Chicago, “Better” from ‘Chicago XXX’ (2006): Saturdays in the Park
Like so many goodbyes, nobody knew “Better” would represent Bill Champlin’s last released original recording with Chicago.
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Chicago, “Where Were You” from ‘Chicago XXX’ (2006): Saturdays in the Park
“Where Were You” stands out for what’s not there: A gaggle of hired-hand sessions guys meant to bolster Chicago musically.
Chicago, “Why Can’t We” from ‘Chicago XXX’ (2006): Saturdays in the Park
There has been only one time that I purchased an album on the day it was released, and that was 2006’s ‘Chicago XXX.’ It didn’t work out.
Chicago, “Caroline” from ‘Chicago XXX’ (2006): Saturdays in the Park
The Jason Scheff co-written “Caroline” seems to be making the same old mistakes, until a key figure from Chicago’s modern era arrives to save the day.
Chicago, “If I Should Ever Lose You” from ‘Chicago XXVI’ (1999): Saturdays in the Park
Chicago added three inoffensive new studio songs to this concert recording, and “If I Should Ever Lose You” is the best of a half-hearted bunch.
Chicago, “Here In My Heart” from ‘Heart of Chicago’ (1997): Saturdays in the Park
Chicago’s “Here In My Heart” is special to me, and every time I hear it I reminisce about my last two months of middle school and the broken heart I had.
Chicago, “All Roads Lead to You” from ‘Heart of Chicago Vol. II’ (1998): Saturdays in the Park
It wasn’t a daring break from the past, but at least “All Roads Lead to You” was new music that played to Chicago’s strengths.
Chicago, “String of Pearls” from ‘Night & Day: Big Band’ (1995): Saturdays in the Park
The obscure bonus track “String of Pearls” was yet another line item on a long list of missed opportunities for Chicago.
Chicago, “Don’t Get Around Much Anymore” from ‘Night & Day: Big Band’ (1995): Saturdays in the Park
Chicago’s update of the Duke Ellington classic “Don’t Get Around Much Anymore” is fun and lively, but could have been so much more.
Chicago, “Blues In the Night” from ‘Night & Day: Big Band’ (1995): Saturdays in the Park
Chicago’s terrific update of “Blues In the Night” is proof that artists don’t have to write their own material to offer originality and eclecticism.
