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Desert Island Discs: 1960s Classic Rock

Desert Island Discs: 1960s Classic Rock

Here are the ’60s classic-rock records we simply couldn’t live without if something went wrong on our three-hour tour … our three-hour tour …

How Tom Waits and Crystal Gayle Saved ‘One From the Heart’

How Tom Waits and Crystal Gayle Saved ‘One From the Heart’

An accompanying album by Tom Waits and Crystal Gayle from 40 years ago was the best thing about Francis Ford Coppola’s memorable flop ‘One From the Heart.’

Chicago, “Another Trippy Day” from ‘Chicago XXXVI: Now’ (2014): Saturdays in the Park

Chicago, “Another Trippy Day” from ‘Chicago XXXVI: Now’ (2014): Saturdays in the Park

This is the final song from Chicago’s last non-holiday album. If they don’t release another one, it’s really not a bad way to go out.

Chicago, “Nice Girl” from ‘Chicago XXXVI: Now’ (2014): Saturdays in the Park

Chicago, “Nice Girl” from ‘Chicago XXXVI: Now’ (2014): Saturdays in the Park

When they decide to shed the decades-old false personality they sported for commercial reasons, Chicago can still make music that a listener can enjoy.

Paul McCartney – ‘The Lyrics’ (2021): Books

Paul McCartney – ‘The Lyrics’ (2021): Books

Paul McCartney has repeatedly turned down requests to write an autobiography. Instead, he’s given us this expansive two-volume look at his lyrics.

Chicago, “Crazy Happy” from ‘Chicago XXXVI: Now’ (2014): Saturdays in the Park

Chicago, “Crazy Happy” from ‘Chicago XXXVI: Now’ (2014): Saturdays in the Park

“Crazy Happy” is not an avant-garde old-school Chicago piece, but it possesses just enough jazz elements to prove that Robert Lamm still has the goods.

Christmas Favorites From Nat King Cole, Vince Guaraldi … and Henry Rollins?!: Gimme Five

Christmas Favorites From Nat King Cole, Vince Guaraldi … and Henry Rollins?!: Gimme Five

Asked to pick five favorite Yuletide songs (and only five), our panel of holly-jolly musical enthusiasts offered some occasionally offbeat suggestions.

Chicago, “Why Can’t We” from ‘Chicago XXX’ (2006): Saturdays in the Park

Chicago, “Why Can’t We” from ‘Chicago XXX’ (2006): Saturdays in the Park

There has been only one time that I purchased an album on the day it was released, and that was 2006’s ‘Chicago XXX.’ It didn’t work out.

Chicago, “Back to You” from ‘Chicago XXVI’ (1999): Saturdays in the Park

Chicago, “Back to You” from ‘Chicago XXVI’ (1999): Saturdays in the Park

There is nothing inherently wrong with Chicago’s “Back to You,” if you’re a fan of middle-of-the-road pop that lacks any hint of adventurism.

Chicago, “In the Mood” from ‘Night & Day: Big Band’ (1995): Saturdays in the Park

Chicago, “In the Mood” from ‘Night & Day: Big Band’ (1995): Saturdays in the Park

This cover of “In the Mood” is one of the few times that the later edition of Chicago sounded like they were truly enjoying themselves.