Chicago, “Blues In the Night” from ‘Night & Day: Big Band’ (1995): Saturdays in the Park
Chicago’s terrific update of “Blues In the Night” is proof that artists don’t have to write their own material to offer originality and eclecticism.
Articles by: Charlie Ricci
Chicago, “Chicago” from ‘Night & Day: Big Band’ (1995): Saturdays in the Park
This doesn’t sound like the vintage version of Chicago, but it feels like they’re having fun for the first time in many years.
Chicago, “Bigger Than Elvis” from ‘Stone of Sisyphus’ (2008): Saturdays in the Park
“Bigger Than Elvis” is a very nice if not overwhelming piece of work on a set of 12 tunes that proved Chicago was truly inspired once again.
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, “Somebody, Somewhere” from ‘Twenty 1’ (1991): Saturdays in the Park
This is another keyboard-heavy ‘Twenty 1’ track with histrionic vocals and by-the-book guitar solos that will never remind anyone of the real Chicago.
Chicago, “When Will the World Be Like Lovers” (1986): Saturdays in the Park
The ‘Chicago 18’-era leftover “When Will the World Be Like Lovers” represents everything that is wrong with their post-Peter Cetera material.
Jackson Browne’s ‘Hold Out’ Was Both Successful, and a Notable Stumble
Released 40 years ago today, ‘Hold Out’ took Jackson Browne to the top of the charts and bottom of critic’s lists. What happened?
Chicago, “Free Flight” from ‘Chicago 18’ (1986): Saturdays in the Park
‘Chicago 18’ is not my favorite album, but I was glad to hear this little reminder of what the band once was.
Chicago, “Stay the Night” from ‘Chicago 17’ (1984): Saturdays in the Park
If ‘Chicago 17’ had been released by another artist, I may have liked it more.
Chicago, “Daddy’s Favorite Fool” from ‘Chicago 16’ (1982): Saturdays in the Park
Whether you like “Daddy’s Favorite Fool” or not mostly depends on whether you like then-new Chicago member Bill Champlin’s voice.
