The Chicago Transit Authority by Chicago

Chicago Transit Authority is the self-titled debut album by the Chicago-based rock band Chicago Transit Authority, later known as Chicago. It was recorded and released in 1969. For this inaugural recording effort the group was nominated for a Grammy Award for 1969 Best New Artist of the Year. The album was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 2014. The album stayed on the Billboard 200 for 171 weeks, setting the then record for a rock album's longevity at 155 weeks and has been certified double platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).