Chicago, “Window Dreamin'” from ‘Chicago 13’ (1979): Saturdays in the Park
The lackluster “Window Dreamin'” showed that Chicago had more serious problems than their problem-child lead guitarist.
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Chicago, “Must Have Been Crazy” from ‘Chicago 13’ (1979): Saturdays in the Park
Much like a majority of the material on ‘Chicago 13,’ “Must Have Been Crazy” is not a bad song. It’s those lyrics.
Chicago, “Mama Take” from ‘Chicago 13’ (1979): Saturdays in the Park
Nothing on ‘Chicago 13’ really reaches for greatness — but “Mama Take” at least makes a struggling grasp for mediocrity.
Chicago, “Street Player” from ‘Chicago 13’ (1979): Saturdays in the Park
Things actually got darker, but “Street Player” gave the ill-fated ‘Chicago 13’ a great lead-off track.
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, “No Tell Lover” from ‘Hot Streets’ (1978): Saturdays in the Park
“No Tell Lover” isn’t the deepest song in the world, but it’s a very enjoyable track from an uneven Chicago album.
Chicago, “What Child Is This” from ‘Chicago XXV’ (1998): Saturdays in the Park
“What Child Is This” demonstrates that Bill Champlin’s greatest contribution to Chicago was his arrangement acumen.
Chicago, “Silent Night” from ‘Chicago XXV: The Christmas Album’ (1998): Saturdays in the Park
Jason Scheff offers a stand-out performance on Chicago’s rendition of one of the world’s most beloved carols.
Chicago, “Sleigh Ride” from ‘Chicago XXV’ (1998): Saturdays in the Park
This track is different spin on an old warhorse – and for that, I gave Chicago some credit.
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.
