Chicago, “Upon Arrival” from ‘Chicago XIV’ (1980): Saturdays in the Park
“Upon Arrival” is an upbeat Chicago song with a nice arrangement. It’s a shame Peter Cetera and Robert Lamm didn’t work together more often.
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Chicago, “Loser With a Broken Heart” from ‘Chicago 13’ (1979): Saturdays in the Park
Peter Cetera’s “Loser with a Broken Heart” is a low-quality song that had no business making ‘Chicago 13.’
Chicago, “Love Was New” from ‘Hot Streets’ (1978): Saturdays in the Park
There are two available versions of Chicago’s “Love Was New,” one featuring Robert Lamm singing and another with Donnie Dacus. Which one was better?
Chicago, “Gone Long Gone” from ‘Hot Streets’ (1978): Saturdays in the Park
Themes of loss and renewal show up in several songs on Chicago’s ‘Hot Streets,’ including the side two-opening “Gone Long Gone” from Peter Cetera.
Chicago, “Paris” from Chicago XI (1977): Saturdays in the Park
The second bonus track on the Rhino remaster of 1977’s ‘Chicago XI’ is an enjoyable, if not remarkable, listen.
Chicago, “Policeman” from Chicago XI (1977): Saturdays in the Park
Robert Lamm’s first contribution to ‘Chicago XI’ is a quiet and sensitive look at a day in the life of a middle-aged, lonely beat cop.
Chicago, “Another Rainy Day in New York City” from Chicago X (1976): Saturdays in the Park
Robert Lamm’s cinematic “Another Rainy Day in New York City” is ruined by Peter Cetera’s worst Chicago vocal performance to date.
Chicago, “You Are On My Mind” from Chicago X (1976): Saturdays in the Park
Why did someone, or some group of ones, allow Chicago to release a song with James Pankow on lead vocals?
Chicago, “Old Days” from Chicago VIII (1975): Saturdays in the Park
Chicago closes out the nostalgia-concept second side of 1975’s ‘Chicago VIII’ with this upbeat, enjoyable catalog of “boyhood memories” that “seem like yesterday.”
Chicago, “Harry Truman” from Chicago VIII (1975): Saturdays in the Park
One of the more unusual things Chicago ever recorded, “Harry Truman” could be considered a novelty song – but that doesn’t take away any of my enjoyment.
