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Chicago, “What You’re Missing” from ‘Chicago 16’ (1982)

Chicago, “What You’re Missing” from ‘Chicago 16’ (1982)

Chicago kicks off arguably the best album they recorded after the passing of original guitarist Terry Kath.

Chicago, “Soldier of Fortune” from ‘Chicago XIV’ (1980): Saturdays in the Park

Chicago, “Soldier of Fortune” from ‘Chicago XIV’ (1980): Saturdays in the Park

There’s something rather unusual about the three bonus tracks found on the reissue of 1980’s ‘Chicago XIV’: They are all good.

Chicago, “Live It Up” from ‘Chicago XIV’ (1980): Saturdays in the Park

Chicago, “Live It Up” from ‘Chicago XIV’ (1980): Saturdays in the Park

Almost no information exists about “Live It Up,” a bonus track on the Rhino re-release of 1980’s ‘Chicago XIV.’

Chicago, “The American Dream” from ‘Chicago XIV’ (1980): Saturdays in the Park

Chicago, “The American Dream” from ‘Chicago XIV’ (1980): Saturdays in the Park

“The American Dream” has a lot of the Chicago exuberance from their early years, along with one of Peter Cetera’s finer lead vocals.

Chicago, “I’d Rather Be Rich” from ‘Chicago XIV’ (1980): Saturdays in the Park

Chicago, “I’d Rather Be Rich” from ‘Chicago XIV’ (1980): Saturdays in the Park

Robert Lamm’s “I’d Rather Be Rich” had been sitting around in the vaults for several years before it made the ‘Chicago XIV’ album.

Chicago, “Thunder and Lightning” from ‘Chicago XIV’ (1980): Saturdays in the Park

Chicago, “Thunder and Lightning” from ‘Chicago XIV’ (1980): Saturdays in the Park

“Thunder and Lightning” is one of the few examples on ‘XIV’ where it feels as though Chicago was actually playing together as one group.

Chicago, “Overnight Cafe” from ‘Chicago XIV’ (1980): Saturdays in the Park

Chicago, “Overnight Cafe” from ‘Chicago XIV’ (1980): Saturdays in the Park

Much like Chicago’s earlier “Hold On,” “Overnight Café” would probably have been a stronger fit on Peter Cetera’s solo debut.

Chicago, “Hold On” from ‘Chicago XIV’ (1980): Saturdays in the Park

Chicago, “Hold On” from ‘Chicago XIV’ (1980): Saturdays in the Park

Perhaps ‘Chicago XIV’ falls short because it doesn’t sound like a Chicago album.

Chicago, “Where Did the Lovin’ Go” from ‘Chicago XIV’ (1980): Saturdays in the Park

Chicago, “Where Did the Lovin’ Go” from ‘Chicago XIV’ (1980): Saturdays in the Park

Nothing on ‘Chicago XIV’ is outright terrible. Considering how far they’d sunk, that statement is meant as praise.

Chicago, “Song For You” from ‘Chicago XIV’ (1980): Saturdays in the Park

Chicago, “Song For You” from ‘Chicago XIV’ (1980): Saturdays in the Park

Unfortunately, once the first verse-chorus on Chicago’s “Song For You” is done, there is little reason to listen any further.