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COLUMBIA C4X 30865 ,

by David Hoeltje mances given on the photograph
The only obstacle that a listener portfolio, CHICAGO has played no
of this four LP set has to overcome less than 650 engagements since
is the exclusive use of previously May of 1967.
recorded material. To present material that has been
Any questions regarding this can played again and again, as if it were
be promptly answered by reading yesterday, is no easy feat. Yet
the credit notes included with the CHICAGO pulls it off flawlessly.
LP package. The performance took AT CARNEGIE HALL supports
place during April, 1971, just a few a belief that I have held for some
months after the release of the time now. CHICAGO is very likely
group's third double LP set. the best conglomeration of musi-
Why there was a six-month in- cians to be found on record today.
terval between recording and re- There is no compromising when
lease is a question I cannot answer, their integrity as a musical force is
but it is better the set is late than concerned. They, apparently, com-
rushed and poorly edited. pose, perform and think for them-
All three hours of the music can selves, bending for no one. This is
be found on one of CHICAGO 's an extremely admirable trait in a
three double LP sets but each song world built around compromise.
on the live albums presents an CHICAGO presents a sense of
up-to-date version of the material teamwork and ability that is rare
and one can only appreciate and and the sounds this seven-member
admire the professionalism with group produce never cease to amaze
Kevin Dooley (he's at left) interviews Brecken Myraridge, COC's which the tunes are handled. me.
versatile doll-model used to demonstrate bedside techniques in the There is no waste of time or To appreciate them to the fullest
Licensed Vocational Nurse class. material in the set and it is difficult I recommend that you see them the
to listen to just one or two sides. next time they appear in Los An-
Meet Brecken Myra ridge - - There is a constant urge to play all geles.
four albums at one sitting.
In the meantime, these four
A few of the vocals are sloppy ,
What a Gal! What a Guy! but this is completely canceled out albums are an outstanding substi-
tute for the real thing. The set is
by Kevin Dooley Questioning further ,. f learned by the outstanding instrumental a must for CHICAGO fans and
Shade of Christine Jorgensen! that Brecken is a women's libber. aspects of this live performance. anyone who enjoys fine music.
A bisexual dummy at College He/She also confessed to being a According to a list of perfor-
of the Canyons! male chauvinist. He/She subscribes
You can bet your bippy. not only to "Ladies Home Journal", A. Heidt Pens
His/Her name is Brecken Myra- but also to "Playboy"
ridge, and he/she's a half life-size - Interviewing, now' in . greater 2 Art Pieces
doll used in the Licensed Vocation- depth, I asked Brecken how he/she by Suzanne Muhl
al Nursing class to demonstrate a got into this business. Bloody noses, broken arms, bro- Two illustrated articles by Ann
variety of nursing techniques, both ''Well, one day someone asked ken heads, bruises, bumps and blah. Heidt, art instructor, appear in re-
. _ _intimate and otherwise. if I would like to donate my body That's what I used to think about cent issues of Arts and Activities,
His/Her versatility is fascinating. to science. When I asked what for, football. People screaming "Kill! national art education magazine.
Sometimes Brecken is a gal and he said I was to be a transplant Kill!", and cheerleaders, the battle They are "Discharge and Dye,"
sometimes Brecken is a guy. patient. How did I know he wasn't maidens, working themselves, the an article about fabric design, and
Marvelous! talking about my heart?" spectators, and the players into a "The 'Iinpossible' Still Life," which
No alert reporter could pass up "What were you before you be- hysterical frenzy. Did I ever used to discusses combining unusual ob-
a chance to interview such versatili- be down on football! jects for a drawing composition.
ty. Right? came bisexual?" I asked. Now, I have seen the light - or, In all, 26 articles on art au-
When I asked Brecken, whose "To tell you the truth, I was so at least, I am working toward some thored by Mrs. Heidt have been
face, by the way, remains female at bad off you couldn't tell. I can't sort of logical explanation as to the published.
all times, how he/she liked ,his/her even remember; it's been so long. reason for football. Doubtless, peo- On her European trip last sum-
constant sex change, he/she replied: "At first--I wanted to go into ple far more intelligent than I take mer, Mrs. Heidt took more than
"Well, it does create a bit of a acting. After all, I could play any and love football for what it is - the 250 color slides of objects and
problem sometimes. For example, part. bataille, ein Kampf, a battle. But I places for use in her art history
do I open the car door myself, and "Then I wanted to go into poli- had to work my way up to accept- classes, and more than 1,500 feet
should I stand when a woman tics, but somebody advised me not ing it. of sound color movies for the same
enters the room?" to because people are already down I will never assent to war - our purpose.
Obviously, Brecken is a gentle- on politicians who just change their modern type of war where per-
man/lady. minds. Can you imagine the pub- sonal interest calls the shots - but When I now think of football, I
Removing his/her hand from my lic's reaction to someone who could I can now understand that a human think, "Right-on, then. LeCs make
knee, I inquired if there were any change everything? being is basically a violent animal. war, as long as we have to, on the
embarrassing moments involved in "Finally, I found a happy home To deny this indigenous trait would football field. Not in My Lai, not in
his/her double life. right . here at College of the Can- be like ignoring the fact that man Korea, not in the ghetto."
"Yes," he/she replied. "I don't yons. And I like almost everything?" must breathe air to live. Sure, football may be primitive
know how many times I've been "Almost?" I asked. "What both- in many ways. But I don't believe a
arrested at the beach for having the ers you?" Therefore, what makes better human being exists who is not also
wrong pair of trunks or swim suit "Nurses with cold hands," re- sense than a game set up like a so.
battle, rewards with all the glory
on. But the most confusing and plied Brecken, shivering from the that comes with victory, utilizes all The least that can be done is for
embarrassing moments are when I waist down. the cunning and skill that a man us to be honest and to let it out
face those two signs." So, in the interest of humanity can muster, yet makes use of no but in the right way - by incor~
-"What-do the s igns say?" and for the sake of poor Brecken's weapon other than basic man him- porating our basic violences in a
" 'MEN' and 'WOMEN'." goose-pimples, nurses warm your self. game like football.
I saw his/her point. hands. Please.

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