Chicago, “Free Flight” from ‘Chicago 18’ (1986): Saturdays in the Park
‘Chicago 18’ is not my favorite album, but I was glad to hear this little reminder of what the band once was.
Saturdays in the Park
Chicago, “It’s Alright” from ‘Chicago 18’ (1986): Saturdays in the Park
As other members of Chicago stepped back from writing songs, or stepped out on their own for solo careers, Bill Champlin stepped up.
Chicago, “Over and Over” from ‘Chicago 18’ (1986): Saturdays in the Park
As a child of the ’80s, Chicago’s “Over and Over” still manages to take me back to the hot summer nights of my childhood every time.
Chicago, “Will You Still Love Me?” from ‘Chicago 18’ (1986): Saturdays in the Park
I can trace my love of Chicago back to one moment – 1986’s No. 3 Billboard smash hit “Will You Still Love Me,” a song I call “the switch.”
Chicago, “25 or 6 to 4” from ‘Chicago 18’ (1986): Saturdays in the Park
Yes, it was bold, but this remake of “25 or 6 to 4” update ranks up there as one of my all-time favorite Chicago guilty pleasures.
Chicago, “Forever” from ‘Chicago 18’ (1986): Saturdays in the Park
Though I wouldn’t call it a Robert Lamm co-written masterpiece, Chicago’s “Forever” remains a beautiful, thought-provoking love song.
Chicago, “Niagara Falls” from ‘Chicago 18’ (1986): Saturdays in the Park
Unfortunately, “Niagara Falls” and the rest of ‘Chicago 18’ represent the band’s most-dated era.
Chicago, “Good for Nothing” from ‘We Are the World’ (1985): Saturdays in the Park
“Good for Nothing” is a great song with a great message, but yet still sad – since this marks the end of Peter Cetera’s celebrated tenure in Chicago.
Chicago, “Here Is Where We Begin” (1984): Saturdays in the Park
“Here Is Where We Begin” is an exceptional song in spite of Chicago, not because of them. Credit former Ambrosia frontman David Pack.
Chicago, “Once in a Lifetime” from ‘Chicago 17’ (1984): Saturdays in the Park
Penned by long-time member James Pankow, “Once in a Lifetime” finishes ‘Chicago 17’ with a bang.
