Chicago, “Here Is Where We Begin” (1984): Saturdays in the Park
“Here Is Where We Begin” is an exceptional song in spite of Chicago, not because of them. Credit former Ambrosia frontman David Pack.
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Chicago, ‘Remember the Feeling’ from ‘Chicago 17’ (1984): Saturdays in the Park
The thing that still leaves me scratching my head: How come Chicago never released “Remember the Feeling” as a single?
Digging Into ‘Chicago II’ Deep Cuts Reveals New Layers of Meaning
Released 50 years ago this week, ‘Chicago II’ spawned a trio of very familiar Top 10 singles. Let’s explore further into five key deeper cuts.
Chicago, “Hard Habit to Break” from ‘Chicago 17’ (1984): Saturdays in the Park
Chicago’s “Hard Habit to Break” was the promise of great things yet to come, but unfortunately that was never fully realized.
Alan Parsons Project, “If I Could Change Your Mind” from ‘Eve’ (1979): One Track Mind
Alan Parsons Project’s “If I Could Change Your Mind” finds the late Lesley Duncan singing with equal parts yearning and utter futility.
Toto, “While My Guitar Gently Weeps” from ‘Through the Looking Glass’ (2002): Toto Tuesdays
“While My Guitar Gently Weeps” stands as the ultimate sign of respect for Toto leader Steve Lukather’s musical heroes in the Beatles.
Toto, “Spanish Steps of Rome” from ‘Mindfields’ (1999): Toto Tuesdays
David Paich makes a welcome return to the mic on an album-closing song that fit him better than any other Toto vocalist.
Toto, “Melanie” from ‘Mindfields’ (1999): Toto Tuesdays
“Melanie” stakes its claim as one of the stronger tracks on 1999’s ‘Mindfields,’ while joining the ever-growing pantheon of Toto songs named after women.
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.
Toto, “Last Love” from ‘Mindfields’ (1999): Toto Tuesdays
Toto borrowed the best from their past to inform their (then) present on “Last Love.”
