Chicago, “Fancy Colours” from ‘Chicago II’ (1970): Saturdays in the Park
With 1970’s “Fancy Colours,” Chicago proves once and for all how sophisticated rock music can be.
Articles by: Charlie Ricci
Chicago, “Liberation” from Chicago Transit Authority (1969): Saturdays in the Park
Those who prefer conventional fare might be put off by Chicago’s “Liberation.” Others looking for something more freewheeling may find a lot to like.
Chicago, “Beginnings” from Chicago Transit Authority (1969): Saturdays in the Park
One of Chicago’s crowning achievements, “Beginnings” boasts a near-perfect arrangement only marred by a good but too-long coda.
Chicago, “Does Anybody Really Know What Time It Is?” (1969): Saturdays in the Park
“Does Anybody Really Know What Time It Is?” is one of the great triumphs of Chicago’s 1969 debut, ‘Chicago Transit Authority.’ Here’s why.
Almost Hits: Jackson Browne, “In the Shape of a Heart” from Lives in the Balance (1986)
Jackson Browne’s 1986 single “In the Shape of a Heart” was a big hit in certain circles. It went to No. 10 on the adult contemporary chart, but rose to only No. 70 on the Billboard Hot 100. You May Also Like: Jackson Browne, “Shaky Town” from Running on EmptyRead More
Almost Hits: Blood Sweat and Tears, “Go Down Gamblin'” (1971)
The problem with Blood, Sweat and Tears was that many rock fans didn’t consider them to be a real rock band. Their guitarist, Steve Katz, never reeled off the flaming, red hot, twelve-minute, guitar jams You May Also Like: Blood Sweat and Tears’ Child is Father to the Man remainsRead More
Almost Hits: Herman’s Hermits, “No Milk Today” (1967)
Even though “No Milk Today” (#35, Hot 100 in 1967) was released in the USA by Herman’s Hermits as the B-side to “There’s a Kind of Hush” (#4, Hot 100) it was the better song of the two You May Also Like: Why Neutral Milk Hotel’s ‘In an Aeroplane OverRead More
Almost Hits: Chicago, “Questions 67 and 68” (1969)
Back when the famous, classic, horn-rock band was known as Chicago Transit Authority, they released a top-notch single called “Questions 67 and 68,” off of a 1969 eponymously titled debut album. It didn’t do much on the charts You May Also Like: Chicago, “Questions 67 & 68” from Chicago TransitRead More
Almost Hits: The Eagles, “Busy Being Fabulous” (2008)
Released in 2008 from the Eagles’ double-album set Long Road Out of Eden, “Busy Being Fabulous” is a song that shows Don Henley to be in typical high quality form. You May Also Like: Following no trends, the Eagles’ Long Road Out of Eden was an impressive comeback Essentials byRead More
Almost Hits: R.E.M., “It’s the End of the World as We Know It [and I Feel Fine]” (1987)
“It’s the End of the World as We Know It (and I Feel Fine)” is one of the longer song titles in rock ‘n roll and one of the more oddball releases from R.E.M. (probably only superseded by “Leave” from New Adventures In Hi-Fi). You May Also Like: Joe Mandica,Read More
