Chicago, “I Believe” from ‘Chicago 18’ (1986): Saturdays in the Park
David Foster designed 1986’s ‘Chicago 18’ to be our introduction to Jason Scheff, but Bill Champlin continued his emergence as a force to be reckoned with.
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Chicago, “It’s Alright” from ‘Chicago 18’ (1986): Saturdays in the Park
As other members of Chicago stepped back from writing songs, or stepped out on their own for solo careers, Bill Champlin stepped up.
Chicago, “Will You Still Love Me?” from ‘Chicago 18’ (1986): Saturdays in the Park
I can trace my love of Chicago back to one moment – 1986’s No. 3 Billboard smash hit “Will You Still Love Me,” a song I call “the switch.”
Chicago, “Please Hold On” from ‘Chicago 17’ (1984): Saturdays in the Park
Am I the only one who thinks that the deletion of the first bridge from “Please Hold On” on the reissues of 1984’s ‘Chicago 17’ is criminal!?
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.
Chicago, “Bad Advice” from ‘Chicago 16’ (1982): Saturdays in the Park
“Bad Advice” may not be the most memorable Chicago deep cut, but it serves as a valid link between past and future.
Chicago, “Daddy’s Favorite Fool” from ‘Chicago 16’ (1982): Saturdays in the Park
Whether you like “Daddy’s Favorite Fool” or not mostly depends on whether you like then-new Chicago member Bill Champlin’s voice.
Chicago, “Sonny Think Twice” from ‘Chicago 16’ (1982): Saturdays in the Park
Enjoy this brilliant slice of Chicago history. It didn’t last too much longer.
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.
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.
