Where Do We Go From Here

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About Where Do We Go From Here

"Where Do We Go from Here?" is a song from the American rock band Chicago's second studio album, Chicago (1970). It was released as the B-side of the single "25 or 6 to 4", likewise taken from Chicago; that single went to number four on the Pop Singles chart in June 1970. The song was also the very first musical composition from bassist Peter Cetera, who was by this time contributing more than on the debut album released the year before. The song deals with how life is short, and that if you look around you can see that people need to embrace each other with love all the time, and not just when the country is at an all-time low (hence the Vietnam War). The title line is taken from a TV reporter's comment during the broadcast of the 1969 moon landing—widely seen as a historically positive event in stark contrast to the social upheaval of the time. A live performance of the song can be found on their 1971 Chicago at Carnegie Hall album. 


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1970
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Every day just gets a little shorter don't you think
Take a look around you, and you'll see just what I mean
People got to come together, not just out of fear

Where do we go
Where do we go
Where do we go from here?

Try to find a better place, but soon it's all the same
What once you thought was a paradise is not just what it seems
The more I look around I find, the more I have to fear

Where do we go
Where do we go
Where do we go from here?

I know it's hard for you to
Change your way of life
I know it's hard for you to do
The world is full of people
Dying to be free
So if you don't my friend
There's no life for you, no world for me

Let's all get together soon, before it is too late
Forget about the past and let your feelings fade away
If you do I'm sure you'll see the end is not yet near

Where do we go
Where do we go
Where do we go from here?

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Chicago

Chicago (i/ʃɪˈkɑːɡoʊ/ or /ʃɪˈkɔːɡoʊ/) is a rock band from the city of the same name. They were originally founded as Chicago Transit Authority before shortening their name before their breakout second album. They became known for their use of horns in their songs such as 25 or 6 to 4. The band nearly split following founding member Terry Kaths death but they decided to stay together. They became known for their rock ballads throughout the 80s. The band still tours to this day. more »

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Written by: Peter P. Cetera

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11 facts about this song

Artist Background
"Where Do We Go from Here" is a song by the American rock band, Chicago.
Album Details
This song is part of the band's second studio album, "Chicago" (also referred to as "Chicago II") which was released in January 1970.
Band Members' Contribution
"Where Do We Go from Here" was both written and sung by Chicago's guitarist, Terry Kath.
Popularity
Unlike some of the band's other songs from "Chicago," "Where Do We Go from Here" wasn't released as a single and is less recognized in comparison to their hits like "25 or 6 to 4" or "Make Me Smile".
Message
The song is introspective, questioning the future direction and path the band is taking, reflective of the time it was created.
Terry Kath's Significance
Kath, who wrote the song, is considered one of the most underrated guitarists of his time and one of the founding members of Chicago. He tragically died at the age of 31 in 1978.
Album's Success
The album "Chicago" itself was a big success, reaching number 4 on the Billboard 200 and was certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America.
Genre
"Where Do We Go from Here" is typically classified under the genres of Jazz Rock, Progressive Rock, and Soft Rock.
Production
Like the rest of the songs on "Chicago," "Where Do We Go from Here" was produced by James William Guercio, who worked with the band from their formation until 1977.
Studio Work
The song, like the rest of the "Chicago" album, was recorded at Columbia Recording Studios in New York City and Los Angeles.
Duration
"Where Do We Go from Here" is one of the shortest songs in the album with a running time of 2 minutes and 38 seconds.

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