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Chicago, “25 or 6 to 4” from ‘Chicago 18’ (1986): Saturdays in the Park

Chicago, “25 or 6 to 4” from ‘Chicago 18’ (1986): Saturdays in the Park

Yes, it was bold, but this remake of “25 or 6 to 4” update ranks up there as one of my all-time favorite Chicago guilty pleasures.

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.

Ozzy Osbourne – ‘Ordinary Man’ (2020)

Ozzy Osbourne – ‘Ordinary Man’ (2020)

Ozzy Osbourne’s ‘Ordinary Man’ is extremely difficult to listen to – not because of the content, but because it sounds like utter crap.

Chicago, “Rescue You” from ‘Chicago 16’ (1982): Saturdays in the Park

Chicago, “Rescue You” from ‘Chicago 16’ (1982): Saturdays in the Park

“Rescue You” seems more appropriate for 1980’s poorly received ‘Chicago XIV’ than on this otherwise solid collection of songs.

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

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

Is “Birthday Boy” the worst song from Chicago’s 1969-80 era with Columbia Records? Possibly …

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Joe Satriani’s ‘Is There Love In Space?’ Showcased His Best (and Worst) Impulses

What Joe Satriani does best is sing – on the guitar. ‘Is There Love In Space?’ arrived 15 years ago today as more proof.

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

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

Chicago got in their own way once again, as Donnie Dacus’s vocals marred an otherwise enjoyable song.

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.’

Toto, “Mrs. Johnson” from ‘Toto XX’ (1998): Toto Tuesdays

Toto, “Mrs. Johnson” from ‘Toto XX’ (1998): Toto Tuesdays

Despite a few notable flourishes, “Mrs. Johnson” never makes a compelling case for inclusion on the first Toto album.

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Motley Crue, “Like a Virgin” (2019): One Track Mind

The shoulda-stayed-retired Motley Crue have unleashed a raging dumpster fire on an unsuspecting musical world.