Chicago, “Goody Goody” from ‘Night & Day: Big Band’ (1995): Saturdays in the Park
The frustrating part about Chicago’s underrated ‘Night & Day: Big Band’ is that not many people – even long-term fans – ever heard it.
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Chicago, “Plaid” from ‘Stone of Sisyphus’ (2008): Saturdays in the Park
“Plaid” is one of the Top 3 Bill Champlin Chicago songs, and a perfect reflection of where the band was at the time of its recording.
Chicago, “Holdin’ On” from ‘Twenty 1’ (1991): Saturdays in the Park
Initially written for 1988’s ‘Chicago 19,’ “Holdin’ On” represents yet another misuse of Bill Champlin, the band’s most prominent talent.
Chicago, “Who Do You Love” from ‘Twenty 1’ (1991): Saturdays in the Park
Sometimes, as the Bill Champlin-sung “Who Do You Love” from Chicago’s ‘Twenty 1’ makes clear, less is more and more is less.
Chicago “Chasin’ the Wind” from ‘Twenty 1’ (1991): Saturdays in the Park
Chicago’s version of this Diane Warren song comes off as a paint-by-numbers effort included to appease a record company chasin’ a hit.
Chicago, “You’re Not Alone” from ‘Chicago 19’ (1988): Saturdays in the Park
Bill Champlin does his best, but Chicago’s utterly generic “You’re Not Alone” could have been a minor hit for any number of other bands of the same era.
Chicago, “Runaround” from ‘Chicago 19’ (1988): Saturdays in the Park
One of five original compositions on ’19,’ “Runaround” proved they had pop/rock sensibilities but could still sound like Chicago.
Chicago, “Look Away” from ‘Chicago 19’ (1988): Saturdays in the Park
Producer Ron Nevison takes over for Bill Champlin’s “Look Away,” a faceless smash single from a forgettable Chicago album.
Chicago, “Come in From the Night” from ‘Chicago 19’ (1988): Saturdays in the Park
“Come in From the Night,” more than any other, is a fantastic example of the potential of Bill Champlin and Chicago.
Chicago, “I Don’t Wanna Live Without Your Love” (1988): Saturdays in the Park
If you somehow feel compelled to listen to Chicago’s by-the-numbers ballad “I Don’t Wanna Live Without Your Love,” check out the weird and delightful video.
