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Chicago, “Stay the Night” from ‘Chicago 17’ (1984): Saturdays in the Park

Chicago, “Stay the Night” from ‘Chicago 17’ (1984): Saturdays in the Park

If ‘Chicago 17’ had been released by another artist, I may have liked it more.

Chicago, “Rescue You” from ‘Chicago 16’ (1982): Saturdays in the Park

Chicago, “Rescue You” from ‘Chicago 16’ (1982): Saturdays in the Park

“Rescue You” seems more appropriate for 1980’s poorly received ‘Chicago XIV’ than on this otherwise solid collection of songs.

Chicago, “Bad Advice” from ‘Chicago 16’ (1982): Saturdays in the Park

Chicago, “Bad Advice” from ‘Chicago 16’ (1982): Saturdays in the Park

“Bad Advice” may not be the most memorable Chicago deep cut, but it serves as a valid link between past and future.

Chicago, “Daddy’s Favorite Fool” from ‘Chicago 16’ (1982): Saturdays in the Park

Chicago, “Daddy’s Favorite Fool” from ‘Chicago 16’ (1982): Saturdays in the Park

Whether you like “Daddy’s Favorite Fool” or not mostly depends on whether you like then-new Chicago member Bill Champlin’s voice.

Chicago, “What Can I Say” from ‘Chicago 16’ (1982): Saturdays in the Park

Chicago, “What Can I Say” from ‘Chicago 16’ (1982): Saturdays in the Park

“What Can I Say” builds on the story that Chicago started with their chart-topping 1976 smash “If You Leave Me Now.”

Chicago, “Sonny Think Twice” from ‘Chicago 16’ (1982): Saturdays in the Park

Chicago, “Sonny Think Twice” from ‘Chicago 16’ (1982): Saturdays in the Park

Enjoy this brilliant slice of Chicago history. It didn’t last too much longer.

Chicago, “Follow Me” from ‘Chicago 16’ (1982): Saturdays in the Park

Chicago, “Follow Me” from ‘Chicago 16’ (1982): Saturdays in the Park

Bill Champlin burst out of the gate on the James Pankow-penned “Follow Me,” linking ’16’ to Chicago’s storied past.

Chicago, “Hard to Say I’m Sorry / Get Away” from ‘Chicago 16’ (1982): Saturdays in the Park

Chicago, “Hard to Say I’m Sorry / Get Away” from ‘Chicago 16’ (1982): Saturdays in the Park

“Hard to Say I’m Sorry” would become Chicago’s second chart-topping single. But the album-version ending is what made it soar for me.

Chicago, “Chains” from ‘Chicago 16’ (1982): Saturdays in the Park

Chicago, “Chains” from ‘Chicago 16’ (1982): Saturdays in the Park

Chicago’s “Chains” is worthy of praise – even if I still can’t figure out if the horns are real or not.

Chicago, “Waiting for You to Decide” from ‘Chicago 16’ (1982): Saturdays in the Park

Chicago, “Waiting for You to Decide” from ‘Chicago 16’ (1982): Saturdays in the Park

‘Chicago 16’ as a whole is superb, and “Waiting for You to Decide” is an integral part of that.