Chicago, “Niagara Falls” from ‘Chicago 18’ (1986): Saturdays in the Park
Unfortunately, “Niagara Falls” and the rest of ‘Chicago 18’ represent the band’s most-dated era.
Articles by: Richard Normandie
Chicago, “Once in a Lifetime” from ‘Chicago 17’ (1984): Saturdays in the Park
Penned by long-time member James Pankow, “Once in a Lifetime” finishes ‘Chicago 17’ with a bang.
Chicago, “Along Comes a Woman” from ‘Chicago 17’ (1984): Saturdays in the Park
“Along Comes a Woman” is another incredible convergence of talent and musical skill between David Foster and Chicago. Unfortunately, change loomed.
Chicago, “Rescue You” from ‘Chicago 16’ (1982): Saturdays in the Park
“Rescue You” seems more appropriate for 1980’s poorly received ‘Chicago XIV’ than on this otherwise solid collection of songs.
Chicago, “Waiting for You to Decide” from ‘Chicago 16’ (1982): Saturdays in the Park
‘Chicago 16’ as a whole is superb, and “Waiting for You to Decide” is an integral part of that.
Chicago, “Thunder and Lightning” from ‘Chicago XIV’ (1980): Saturdays in the Park
“Thunder and Lightning” is one of the few examples on ‘XIV’ where it feels as though Chicago was actually playing together as one group.
Chicago, “Song For You” from ‘Chicago XIV’ (1980): Saturdays in the Park
Unfortunately, once the first verse-chorus on Chicago’s “Song For You” is done, there is little reason to listen any further.
Chicago, “Run Away” from ‘Chicago 13’ (1979): Saturdays in the Park
“Run Away” could have been relatively successful as a single. However, with Chicago we expect more – much more.
Chicago, “Show Me the Way” from ‘Hot Streets’ (1978): Saturdays in the Park
The final song on Chicago’s 1978 release ‘Hot Streets’ is the perfect uneven ending to an uneven album.
Chicago, “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas” (1998): Saturdays in the Park
This holiday update illustrates a point: Chicago is like pizza. Even when it’s not great, it’s still really good.
