Nowadays/Hot Honey Rag Medley Title (Instrumental)
Chicago (Movie) · Chicago Movie Soundtrack
The first time, anywhere there's been an act of this nature.
Not only one little lady, but two!
You've read about them in the papers and now here they are!
Chicago's own killer dillers
those scintillating sinners
Roxie Hart and Velma Kelly!
Roxie and Velma:
You can like the life you're living
You can live the life you like
You can even marry Harry
But mess around with Ike
And that's
Good, isn't it?
Grand, isn't it?
Great, isn't it?
Swell, isn't it?
Fun, isn't it?
But nothing stays
In fifty years or so
It's gonna change, you know
But, oh, it's heaven
Nowadays
ANNOUNCER
Okay, you babes of jazz. Let's pick up the pace.
Let's make the parties longer.
Let's make the skirts shorter.
Let's all go to hell in a fast car and KEEP IT HOT!
Roxie and Velma:
And all that Jazz!
Nowadays/Hot Honey Rag Medley Title (Instrumental)
This instrumental medley from the Chicago Movie Soundtrack features the iconic jazz ensemble Chicago performing a seamless blend of their signature styles. The track combines elements of their famous 'Nowadays' and 'Hot Honey Rag' into a cohesive musical statement that captures the film's unique atmosphere. As part of the 1986 movie soundtrack, the recording showcases the group's mastery of swing and their ability to craft memorable, non-lyrical pieces that rely entirely on melody and rhythm. The composition serves as a highlight of the album's instrumental tracks, demonstrating the band's versatility beyond their well-known vocal performances and solidifying their status as a premier jazz group of the era.