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Chicago, “You’re the Inspiration” from ‘Chicago 17’ (1984): Saturdays in the Park

Chicago, “You’re the Inspiration” from ‘Chicago 17’ (1984): Saturdays in the Park

Maybe this is just a ballad to some, but for others Chicago’s “You’re the Inspiration” might have opened them up to a whole new world. It did for me.

Chicago, “Along Comes a Woman” from ‘Chicago 17’ (1984): Saturdays in the Park

Chicago, “Along Comes a Woman” from ‘Chicago 17’ (1984): Saturdays in the Park

“Along Comes a Woman” is another incredible convergence of talent and musical skill between David Foster and Chicago. Unfortunately, change loomed.

Chicago, “We Can Stop the Hurtin'” from ‘Chicago 17’ (1984): Saturdays in the Park

Chicago, “We Can Stop the Hurtin'” from ‘Chicago 17’ (1984): Saturdays in the Park

Stripped of the drum and bass programs and the army of synthesizers, Chicago’s “We Can Stop the Hurtin’” would still be a great song.

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, “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, “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.

Danny Seraphine, Bill Champlin Open Up on the Complicated Legacy of ‘Chicago 18’

Danny Seraphine, Bill Champlin Open Up on the Complicated Legacy of ‘Chicago 18’

Danny Seraphine and Bill Champlin discuss David Foster’s platinum-selling era with Chicago, and how it ended.

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Something Else! sneak peek: Dirty Loops, “Wake Me Up” (2014)

A lot of Dirty Loops’ covers have been released via YouTube, and the latest one to hit the video circuit is their more organic, more virtuosic rendition of Avicii’s Aloe Blacc-sung “Wake Me Up.”