Since this morning, Chicago's "Thunder And Lightning" has been on my mind. It surprises me that it never cracked the top 40 in 1980, as it's rhythmically, lyrically, and vocally solid. The horns announce their presence right away, establishing the tune's mood. The band maintains a driving energy throughout the song that serves it well, and the vocals between Peter Cetera and Robert Lamm contrast effectively.
Granted, the opening lyric, "I thought that you thought that we thought...," is phrased unusually, but it doesn't detract from the song's overall vibe.
Alas, plenty of quality songs don't get the recognition they deserve. Despite the band's multitude of hits, this is a rare time that happened to Chicago.
