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Chicago, “Show Me a Sign” from ‘Heart of Chicago Vol. II’ (1998): Saturdays in the Park

Chicago, “Show Me a Sign” from ‘Heart of Chicago Vol. II’ (1998): Saturdays in the Park

Of the four songs released on Chicago’s two ’90s-era greatest-hits albums, “Show Me a Sign” is my third favorite.

Chicago, “The Only One” from ‘The Heart of Chicago’ (1997): Saturdays in the Park

Chicago, “The Only One” from ‘The Heart of Chicago’ (1997): Saturdays in the Park

Ironically named, Chicago’s Lenny Kravitz-produced “The Only One” is frustrating because it keeps you wanting and wishing for more.

Chicago “One More Day” from ‘Chicago 18’ (1986): Saturdays in the Park

Chicago “One More Day” from ‘Chicago 18’ (1986): Saturdays in the Park

“One More Day” is an appropriate ending for an album that likewise had some good, some bad, but overall represents a dated version of Chicago.

Chicago, “Free Flight” from ‘Chicago 18’ (1986): Saturdays in the Park

Chicago, “Free Flight” from ‘Chicago 18’ (1986): Saturdays in the Park

‘Chicago 18’ is not my favorite album, but I was glad to hear this little reminder of what the band once was.

Chicago, “25 or 6 to 4” from ‘Chicago 18’ (1986): Saturdays in the Park

Chicago, “25 or 6 to 4” from ‘Chicago 18’ (1986): Saturdays in the Park

Yes, it was bold, but this remake of “25 or 6 to 4” update ranks up there as one of my all-time favorite Chicago guilty pleasures.

Chicago, “Once in a Lifetime” from ‘Chicago 17’ (1984): Saturdays in the Park

Chicago, “Once in a Lifetime” from ‘Chicago 17’ (1984): Saturdays in the Park

Penned by long-time member James Pankow, “Once in a Lifetime” finishes ‘Chicago 17’ with a bang.

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, “Run Away” from ‘Chicago 13’ (1979): Saturdays in the Park

Chicago, “Run Away” from ‘Chicago 13’ (1979): Saturdays in the Park

“Run Away” could have been relatively successful as a single. However, with Chicago we expect more – much more.

Toto, “Last Night” from ‘Toto XX’ (1998): Toto Tuesdays

Toto, “Last Night” from ‘Toto XX’ (1998): Toto Tuesdays

While it took a little longer to finally see the light of day, Toto’s “Last Night” was well worth the wait.