The Night Chicago Diedby Paper Lace

Song Info:
"The Night Chicago Died" by Paper Lace was released as a single on May 18, 1974. The song reached number one on the UK Singles Chart and number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States. It was written by Peter Callander and Mitch Murray and produced by Mitch Murray and Peter Callander.

Artist Bio:
Paper Lace is a British pop band that formed in 1969 in Nottingham, England. The band's original lineup consisted of Philip Wright, Mick Vaughan, Chris Morris, Cliff Fish, and Carlo Santanna. They are best known for their hit single "The Night Chicago Died" and another popular song, "Billy Don't Be a Hero." Paper Lace enjoyed success in the early 1970s before disbanding in 1980. They have reunited several times over the years for performances and recordings, keeping their nostalgic pop sound alive for fans of the era.