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Lee Loughnane (pronounced LOCK-nane), born 21 October 1946 in Elmwood Park, Illinois to Juanita Wall and Philip Louis Loughnane, is an American trumpeter, flugelhorn player, vocalist, and songwriter, best known for being a founding member of the rock band Chicago.
Loughnane was influenced by his father Philip (also a trumpeter).
Through his friendship with guitarist Terry Kath, Loughnane met drummer Danny Seraphine and saxophone/woodwind player Walter Parazaider. Parazaider, who was trying to form a rock 'n roll band with horns, encouraged Loughnane to sit in on rehearsals. At first, the group was known as The Big Thing. Eventually it became The Chicago Transit Authority (later renamed Chicago) with the addition of members James Pankow (trombone), Robert Lamm (keyboards), and Peter Cetera (bass). Loughnane has continued to be a member of Chicago since its inception.
Loughnane's songwriting contributions for Chicago have included the hit singles "Call on Me" from Chicago VII and "No Tell Lover" from Hot Streets, as well as album cuts such as "Together Again" on Chicago X and "This Time" on Chicago XI. Loughnane received his lead vocal debut on the Terry Kath composition "Song of The Evergreens" on Chicago VII. He has also provided background vocals on several Chicago songs, and the occasional lead vocal such as on "Let it Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!" from Chicago XXV: The Christmas Album.
sugar
can't you see the way I feel
My head is spinning and it's real
The love I have for you
baby
don't make it harder than it is
I'm longing for your tender kiss
Be close to you
Lay love on you
I burn when you touch me
Big heart be true
Don't set me free
Sweet things you do
Could scream when you love me
Lay love on you
Lay love on me
darling
the truth is plain to see
Gotta have your fragrance near to me
To hold you tenderly
angel
please stop this hurting deep inside
Just show your fondness
please be kind
So kind to me