Articles by: Daly Carrasco

Chicago “We Can Last Forever” from ‘Chicago 19’ (1988): Saturdays in the Park

Chicago “We Can Last Forever” from ‘Chicago 19’ (1988): Saturdays in the Park

Another of Jason Scheff’s well-written masterpieces, “We Can Last Forever” makes me appreciate his tenure in Chicago even more.

Chicago, “Nothin’s Gonna Stop Us Now” from ‘Chicago 18’ (1986): Saturdays in the Park

Chicago, “Nothin’s Gonna Stop Us Now” from ‘Chicago 18’ (1986): Saturdays in the Park

This ironically named Chicago song is well written, detailed and very descriptive, but it took me a while to understand what the lyrics really meant.

Chicago, “Forever” from ‘Chicago 18’ (1986): Saturdays in the Park

Chicago, “Forever” from ‘Chicago 18’ (1986): Saturdays in the Park

Though I wouldn’t call it a Robert Lamm co-written masterpiece, Chicago’s “Forever” remains a beautiful, thought-provoking love song.

Chicago, “Good for Nothing” from ‘We Are the World’ (1985): Saturdays in the Park

Chicago, “Good for Nothing” from ‘We Are the World’ (1985): Saturdays in the Park

“Good for Nothing” is a great song with a great message, but yet still sad – since this marks the end of Peter Cetera’s celebrated tenure in Chicago.

Chicago, “You’re the Inspiration” from ‘Chicago 17’ (1984): Saturdays in the Park

Chicago, “You’re the Inspiration” from ‘Chicago 17’ (1984): Saturdays in the Park

Maybe this is just a ballad to some, but for others Chicago’s “You’re the Inspiration” might have opened them up to a whole new world. It did for me.