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

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

As a child of the ’80s, Chicago’s “Over and Over” still manages to take me back to the hot summer nights of my childhood every time.

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

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

Though I wouldn’t call it a Robert Lamm co-written masterpiece, Chicago’s “Forever” remains a beautiful, thought-provoking love song.

Can the Flawed ‘Chicago VIII’ Be Saved by Its Deep Cuts?

Can the Flawed ‘Chicago VIII’ Be Saved by Its Deep Cuts?

Released 45 years ago today, ‘Chicago VIII’ found the band at a low creative ebb. But these five lesser-known songs make it worth a return visit.

Chicago, “Here Is Where We Begin” (1984): Saturdays in the Park

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.

Chicago, “Only You” from ‘Chicago 17’ (1984): Saturdays in the Park

Chicago, “Only You” from ‘Chicago 17’ (1984): Saturdays in the Park

What if Chicago didn’t hire a singing replacement after Peter Cetera left? “Only You” provides a glimpse.

Chicago, “We Can Stop the Hurtin'” from ‘Chicago 17’ (1984): Saturdays in the Park

Chicago, “We Can Stop the Hurtin'” from ‘Chicago 17’ (1984): Saturdays in the Park

Stripped of the drum and bass programs and the army of synthesizers, Chicago’s “We Can Stop the Hurtin’” would still be a great song.

Chicago, “Soldier of Fortune” from ‘Chicago XIV’ (1980): Saturdays in the Park

Chicago, “Soldier of Fortune” from ‘Chicago XIV’ (1980): Saturdays in the Park

There’s something rather unusual about the three bonus tracks found on the reissue of 1980’s ‘Chicago XIV’: They are all good.

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

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

It’s a shame this didn’t make the album: “Doin’ Business” would have made a great replacement for a few duds on ‘Chicago XIV.’

Chicago, “I’d Rather Be Rich” from ‘Chicago XIV’ (1980): Saturdays in the Park

Chicago, “I’d Rather Be Rich” from ‘Chicago XIV’ (1980): Saturdays in the Park

Robert Lamm’s “I’d Rather Be Rich” had been sitting around in the vaults for several years before it made the ‘Chicago XIV’ album.

Chicago, “Thunder and Lightning” from ‘Chicago XIV’ (1980): Saturdays in the Park

Chicago, “Thunder and Lightning” from ‘Chicago XIV’ (1980): Saturdays in the Park

“Thunder and Lightning” is one of the few examples on ‘XIV’ where it feels as though Chicago was actually playing together as one group.