How ‘Chicago XI’ Ended More Than One Era: Gimme Five
Even 45 years later, ‘Chicago XI’ isn’t their best-loved original-lineup album. Yet, for better or worse, it remains one of the most memorable of the era.
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Chicago, “Love Lives On” from ‘Chicago XXXVI: Now’ (2014): Saturdays in the Park
‘Now’ showed Chicago could produce a better album than they have in years when given complete artistic control. But they still had to include a ballad.
Chicago, “More Will Be Revealed” from ‘Chicago XXXVI: Now’ (2014): Saturdays in the Park
Robert Lamm shows that he can still write and arrange great Chicago songs, but it’s a shame the production betrays him.
Digging Into ‘Chicago II’ Deep Cuts Reveals New Layers of Meaning
Released 50 years ago this week, ‘Chicago II’ spawned a trio of very familiar Top 10 singles. Let’s explore further into five key deeper cuts.
Chicago, “Doin’ Business” from ‘Chicago XIV’ (1980): Saturdays in the Park
It’s a shame this didn’t make the album: “Doin’ Business” would have made a great replacement for a few duds on ‘Chicago XIV.’
Chicago, “Birthday Boy” from ‘Chicago XIV’ (1980): Saturdays in the Park
Is “Birthday Boy” the worst song from Chicago’s 1969-80 era with Columbia Records? Possibly …
Chicago “Life Is What It Is” from ‘Chicago 13’ (1979): Saturdays in the Park
“Life Is What It Is” doesn’t sound like it belongs on the stink-fest that is 1979’s ‘Chicago 13.’
Chicago, “Window Dreamin'” from ‘Chicago 13’ (1979): Saturdays in the Park
The lackluster “Window Dreamin'” showed that Chicago had more serious problems than their problem-child lead guitarist.
Chicago, “No Tell Lover” from ‘Hot Streets’ (1978): Saturdays in the Park
“No Tell Lover” isn’t the deepest song in the world, but it’s a very enjoyable track from an uneven Chicago album.
Chicago, “Sleigh Ride” from ‘Chicago XXV’ (1998): Saturdays in the Park
This track is different spin on an old warhorse – and for that, I gave Chicago some credit.
