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Chicago, “What Can I Say” from ‘Chicago 16’ (1982): Saturdays in the Park

Chicago, “What Can I Say” from ‘Chicago 16’ (1982): Saturdays in the Park

“What Can I Say” builds on the story that Chicago started with their chart-topping 1976 smash “If You Leave Me Now.”

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, “Waiting for You to Decide” from ‘Chicago 16’ (1982): Saturdays in the Park

Chicago, “Waiting for You to Decide” from ‘Chicago 16’ (1982): Saturdays in the Park

‘Chicago 16’ as a whole is superb, and “Waiting for You to Decide” is an integral part of that.

Chicago, “Overnight Cafe” from ‘Chicago XIV’ (1980): Saturdays in the Park

Chicago, “Overnight Cafe” from ‘Chicago XIV’ (1980): Saturdays in the Park

Much like Chicago’s earlier “Hold On,” “Overnight Café” would probably have been a stronger fit on Peter Cetera’s solo debut.

Chicago, “Hold On” from ‘Chicago XIV’ (1980): Saturdays in the Park

Chicago, “Hold On” from ‘Chicago XIV’ (1980): Saturdays in the Park

Perhaps ‘Chicago XIV’ falls short because it doesn’t sound like a Chicago album.

Chicago, “Song For You” from ‘Chicago XIV’ (1980): Saturdays in the Park

Chicago, “Song For You” from ‘Chicago XIV’ (1980): Saturdays in the Park

Unfortunately, once the first verse-chorus on Chicago’s “Song For You” is done, there is little reason to listen any further.

Chicago, “Upon Arrival” from ‘Chicago XIV’ (1980): Saturdays in the Park

Chicago, “Upon Arrival” from ‘Chicago XIV’ (1980): Saturdays in the Park

“Upon Arrival” is an upbeat Chicago song with a nice arrangement. It’s a shame Peter Cetera and Robert Lamm didn’t work together more often.

Chicago, “Loser With a Broken Heart” from ‘Chicago 13’ (1979): Saturdays in the Park

Chicago, “Loser With a Broken Heart” from ‘Chicago 13’ (1979): Saturdays in the Park

Peter Cetera’s “Loser with a Broken Heart” is a low-quality song that had no business making ‘Chicago 13.’

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

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

“Aloha Mama,” from the broadly disappointing ‘Chicago 13,’ is a fantastic song – until Peter Cetera starts singing.