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

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

It’s strangely fitting that the Grammy nomination for ‘Chicago XIV’ recogonized John Berg’s artwork, and not the music.

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

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

Sadly, “Reruns” is another reminder of where Chicago was heading in their not-too-distant future.

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

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

There’s a reason why the song Chicago wrote for Sylvester Stallone’s 1978 film ‘Paradise Alley’ was left on the cutting-room floor.

Chicago, “Show Me the Way” from ‘Hot Streets’ (1978): Saturdays in the Park

Chicago, “Show Me the Way” from ‘Hot Streets’ (1978): Saturdays in the Park

The final song on Chicago’s 1978 release ‘Hot Streets’ is the perfect uneven ending to an uneven album.

Chicago, “Love Was New” from ‘Hot Streets’ (1978): Saturdays in the Park

Chicago, “Love Was New” from ‘Hot Streets’ (1978): Saturdays in the Park

There are two available versions of Chicago’s “Love Was New,” one featuring Robert Lamm singing and another with Donnie Dacus. Which one was better?

Chicago, “Hot Streets” from ‘Hot Streets’ (1978): Saturdays in the Park

Chicago, “Hot Streets” from ‘Hot Streets’ (1978): Saturdays in the Park

The title track to Chicago’s ‘Hot Streets’ is a wistful look back at the jazz-rock style of the original band in its early days.

Chicago, “Paris” from Chicago XI (1977): Saturdays in the Park

Chicago, “Paris” from Chicago XI (1977): Saturdays in the Park

The second bonus track on the Rhino remaster of 1977’s ‘Chicago XI’ is an enjoyable, if not remarkable, listen.

Chicago, “Vote For Me” from Chicago XI (1977): Saturdays in the Park

Chicago, “Vote For Me” from Chicago XI (1977): Saturdays in the Park

‘Vote For Me’ reveals Chicago legend Robert Lamm’s sense of humor, while skewering our political process and the hypocrisy of elected officials.

Chicago, “Policeman” from Chicago XI (1977): Saturdays in the Park

Chicago, “Policeman” from Chicago XI (1977): Saturdays in the Park

Robert Lamm’s first contribution to ‘Chicago XI’ is a quiet and sensitive look at a day in the life of a middle-aged, lonely beat cop.