Articles by: Perplexio

Chicago, 'Remember the Feeling' from 'Chicago 17' (1984): Saturdays in the Park

Chicago, ‘Remember the Feeling’ from ‘Chicago 17’ (1984): Saturdays in the Park

The thing that still leaves me scratching my head: How come Chicago never released “Remember the Feeling” as a single?

Chicago, "Hard Habit to Break" from 'Chicago 17' (1984): Saturdays in the Park

Chicago, “Hard Habit to Break” from ‘Chicago 17’ (1984): Saturdays in the Park

Chicago’s “Hard Habit to Break” was the promise of great things yet to come, but unfortunately that was never fully realized.

Toto, "While My Guitar Gently Weeps" from 'Through the Looking Glass' (2002): Toto Tuesdays

Toto, “While My Guitar Gently Weeps” from ‘Through the Looking Glass’ (2002): Toto Tuesdays

“While My Guitar Gently Weeps” stands as the ultimate sign of respect for Toto leader Steve Lukather’s musical heroes in the Beatles.

Toto, "Spanish Steps of Rome" from 'Mindfields' (1999): Toto Tuesdays

Toto, “Spanish Steps of Rome” from ‘Mindfields’ (1999): Toto Tuesdays

David Paich makes a welcome return to the mic on an album-closing song that fit him better than any other Toto vocalist.

Toto, "Melanie" from 'Mindfields' (1999): Toto Tuesdays

Toto, “Melanie” from ‘Mindfields’ (1999): Toto Tuesdays

“Melanie” stakes its claim as one of the stronger tracks on 1999’s ‘Mindfields,’ while joining the ever-growing pantheon of Toto songs named after women.

Chicago, "Follow Me" from 'Chicago 16' (1982): Saturdays in the Park

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

Bill Champlin burst out of the gate on the James Pankow-penned “Follow Me,” linking ’16’ to Chicago’s storied past.

Toto, "Last Love" from 'Mindfields' (1999): Toto Tuesdays

Toto, “Last Love” from ‘Mindfields’ (1999): Toto Tuesdays

Toto borrowed the best from their past to inform their (then) present on “Last Love.”

Chicago, "What You're Missing" from 'Chicago 16' (1982)

Chicago, “What You’re Missing” from ‘Chicago 16’ (1982)

Chicago kicks off arguably the best album they recorded after the passing of original guitarist Terry Kath.

Toto, "No Love" from 'Mindfields' (1999): Toto Tuesdays

Toto, “No Love” from ‘Mindfields’ (1999): Toto Tuesdays

Toto’s country collaboration with Clint Black is a delightful surprise right in the middle of 1999’s always-eclectic ‘Mindfields.’

Chicago, "Overnight Cafe" from 'Chicago XIV' (1980): Saturdays in the Park

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

Much like Chicago’s earlier “Hold On,” “Overnight Café” would probably have been a stronger fit on Peter Cetera’s solo debut.