U2, “New Year’s Day” from ‘War’ (1983): One Track Mind
Dozens of winters later, as “the world in white gets underway,” U2’s message on “New Year’s Day” is still worth exploring.
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Chicago, “What Child Is This” from ‘Chicago XXV’ (1998): Saturdays in the Park
“What Child Is This” demonstrates that Bill Champlin’s greatest contribution to Chicago was his arrangement acumen.
Christmas Music for People Who are Sick of Christmas Music: Gimme Five
By now, you’ve probably had just enough of the same old holly jolly stuff. Mark Saleski is here to help with some suggestions from off the beaten path.
Ramsey Lewis, “Here Comes Santa Claus” (1961): One Track Mind
It seems Ramsey Lewis can make anything listenable, even transcendent.
Chicago, “Silent Night” from ‘Chicago XXV: The Christmas Album’ (1998): Saturdays in the Park
Jason Scheff offers a stand-out performance on Chicago’s rendition of one of the world’s most beloved carols.
William Shatner + Rick Wakeman, “O Come, O Come Emmanuel” from ‘Shatner Claus’ (2018): One Track Mind
Face it, most Christmas albums are crap. William Shatner’s recent release ‘Shatner Claus’ bucks the trend.
Beatles Gift Guide: Kit O’Toole’s Top 2018 Albums, Books, Movies, Box Sets and More
The year 2018 proved to be a bonanza for Beatles fans. Here’s a look back at some of the best albums, books, movies, box sets and more.
Chicago, “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas” (1998): Saturdays in the Park
This holiday update illustrates a point: Chicago is like pizza. Even when it’s not great, it’s still really good.
Chicago, “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer” (2003): Saturdays in the Park
Bill Champlin and Chicago gave “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer” the breath of fresh air needed to make this over-exposed holiday classic listenable again.
Chicago, “The Christmas Song” from Chicago XXV (1998): Saturdays in the Park
This is the Chicago I long for. It’s nice to see it return every now and then.
