"Chicago" by Sufjan Stevens [Recast]

<p>On this episode, Kirk takes a deep dive into Sufjan Stevens's "Chicago," the centerpiece of his brilliant 2005 album <i>Illinois</i>. It's a towering construction supported by four chords, with building blocks of vibraphones, wurlitzers, strings, and choral harmonies.</p><p>D, A, C, G. Eyes on the road; all things go.</p><p>Artist: Sufjan Stevens</p><p>Album: <i>Illinois</i> (2005)</p><p>Written by: Sufjan Stevens</p><p>Listen/Buy: <a href="https://music.apple.com/us/album/illinois/328074546">Apple Music</a> | <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Illinois-Sufjan-Stevens/dp/B000S56R1I">Amazon</a> | <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Illinois_(Sufjan_Stevens_album)">Spotify</a></p><p><strong>ALSO FEATURED:</strong></p><ul><li>"The Bird Women of Golden Gate Park" by Kirk Hamilton from <i>The Exited Door</i>, 2009</li><li>"Supernova" by Meklit from <i>When The People Move, The Music Moves Too</i> (2017)</li><li>"Come on! Feel the Illinoise!" by Sufjan Stevens from <i>Illinois</i>, 2005</li><li>"X. Section 8" by Steve Reich from <i>Music for 18 Musicians</i>, 1978</li><li>"Clocks" by Coldplay from <i>A Rush of Blood to the Head</i>, 2002</li></ul><p><strong>OUTRO SOLOIST: Kirk Hamilton</strong></p><p>Kirk is, well, the host of Strong Songs. He decided to finally record an outro solo at the start of 2020. He's playing tenor sax, and there's actually a video of him recording the solo here: <a href="https://twitter.com/kirkhamilton/status/1214319584959877123">https://twitter.com/kirkhamilton/status/1214319584959877123</a></p><p><strong>-----LINKS-----</strong></p><p><strong>SUPPORT STRONG SONGS</strong><br /><a href="https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/kirkhamiltonmusic">Paypal</a> | <a href="https://patreon.com/StrongSongs">Patreon.com/Strongsongs</a></p><p><strong>MERCH STORE</strong><br /><a href="https://store.strongsongspodcast.com/">store.strongsongspodcast.com</a></p><p><strong>SOCIAL MEDIA</strong><br /><a href="http://twitter.com/strongsongs">@StrongSongs</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/kirkhamilton">@Kirkhamil