Chicago, “Take the ‘A’ Train” from ‘Night & Day: Big Band’ (1995): Saturdays in the Park
Closing ‘Night and Day: Big Band’ triumphantly, “Take the ‘A’ Train” makes me wish Chicago had included more big-band covers on their earlier albums.
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Chicago, “Caravan” from ‘Night & Day: Big Band’ (1995): Saturdays in the Park
Chicago’s terrific remake of the driving Duke Ellington favorite “Caravan” sounds both classic and very modern.
Chicago, “Here With Me (A Candle For the Dark)” (2008): Saturdays in the Park
“Here With Me (A Candle For the Dark)” wasn’t an every-day ballad, and for that Chicago is to be commended.
Chicago, “The Pull” from ‘Stone of Sisyphus’ (2008): Saturdays in the Park
“The Pull” showed a lyrical depth that Chicago hadn’t been explored since the death of Terry Kath. Then it was shelved for 15 years.
Chicago, “Sleeping in the Middle of the Bed Again” from ‘Stone of Sisyphus’ (2008): Saturdays in the Park
No, this isn’t “Saturday in the Park.” Instead, Chicago’s “Sleeping in the Middle of the Bed Again” was a jarringly bold move by an established band.
Chicago, “All the Years” from ‘Stone of Sisyphus’ (2008): Saturdays in the Park
“All the Years” is easily the greatest song composed and recorded by Chicago – or any current or former member of the band – after Terry Kath’s passing.
Chicago, “Only Time Can Heal the Wounded” From ‘Twenty 1’ (1991): Saturdays in the Park
Production issues aside, “Only Time Can Heal the Wounded” is another solid contribution from Robert Lamm, the heart of Chicago.
Chicago, “One From the Heart” from ‘Twenty 1’ (1991): Saturdays in the Park
Stumbling into Chicago’s Robert Lamm-sung “One From the Heart” was like finding a relic from an ancient civilization.
Chicago, “Victorious” from ‘Chicago 19’ (1988): Saturdays in the Park
Unfortunately, Chicago had no idea how to make a promising demo from Marc Jordan into something of their own. Here’s my suggestion.
Chicago, “I Stand Up” from ‘Chicago 19’ (1988): Saturdays in the Park
Artificial drum beats are all that prevent “I Stand Up” from fitting right into 1972’s ‘Chicago V’ or 1974’s ‘Chicago VII.’
