Chicago, “Till the End of Time” from Chicago XI (1977): Saturdays in the Park
The song itself is a good one. However, there is one big problem with Chicago’s “Till the End of Time.”
The song itself is a good one. However, there is one big problem with Chicago’s “Till the End of Time.”
As with most of this underserved LP, “Hope For Love” had potential but Chicago simply doesn’t show the devotion of their pre-Caribou records.
“Together Again” is one of the better songs on 1976’s sometimes-wretched ‘Chicago X.’ There’s just one problem.
Chicago’s update of this old Duke Ellington favorite showed their versatility, and their willingness to try anything.
“Ain’t It Blue” was written in the spirit of Chicago’s early work and would easily fit on any of their classic, pre-Caribou Ranch records.
Not traditionally Chicago in any way, “Long Time No See” proves that Robert Lamm could still come up with something unique when he was motivated.
Chicago’s Robert Lamm didn’t write straight love songs often, but he did with “Never Been In Love Before.’ It’s a satisfying, if not memorable, listen.
If Chicago had to go mainstream, this track was the way to do it. No apologies were necessary.
“Happy Man’ is the least-bombastic vocal Peter Cetera ever recorded with Chicago, and I’m including “If You Leave Me Now.”
Let’s start by saying jazz-fusion normally isn’t my cup of tea, so Chicago’s lengthy instrumental “Devil’s Sweet” came as a surprise.