Chicago, “Wish I Could Fly” from Chicago XI (1977): Saturdays in the Park
This is an interesting one-time listen for devoted fans of Chicago’s original group. Others need not apply.
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Chicago, “Till the End of Time” from Chicago XI (1977): Saturdays in the Park
The song itself is a good one. However, there is one big problem with Chicago’s “Till the End of Time.”
Chicago, “Skin Tight” from Chicago X (1976): Saturday in the Park
“Skin Tight” makes for a nice little trip back to the kind of gutty rhythm and blues that Chicago was once known for.
Chicago, “You Are On My Mind” from Chicago X (1976): Saturdays in the Park
Why did someone, or some group of ones, allow Chicago to release a song with James Pankow on lead vocals?
Chicago, “Old Days” from Chicago VIII (1975): Saturdays in the Park
Chicago closes out the nostalgia-concept second side of 1975’s ‘Chicago VIII’ with this upbeat, enjoyable catalog of “boyhood memories” that “seem like yesterday.”
Chicago, “Brand New Love Affair, Parts I and II” from Chicago VIII (1975): Saturdays in the Park
Road weary and dying for a day off, Chicago still manages to address both their jazz roots and rock and roll side in a single composition.
Chicago, “Mongonucleosis” from Chicago VII (1974): Saturdays in the Park
After the seriousness and maturity of Chicago’s “(I’ve Been) Searchin’ So Long,” it’s time to party!
Chicago, “Feelin’ Stronger Every Day” from Chicago VI (1973): Saturdays in the Park
I don’t particularly like 1973’s ‘Chicago VI.’ There, I said it. Still, “Feelin’ Stronger Every Day” makes for an uplifting end.
Chicago, “What’s This World Comin’ To” from Chicago VI (1973): Saturdays in the Park
One of the few social commentary songs on ‘Chicago VI,’ this funk workout was penned by James Pankow.
Chicago, “Elegy” from Chicago III (1971): Saturdays in the Park
“Elegy” is not an easy listen, but it shows the range of styles that Chicago’s original lineup could pull off – and pull off very well.
