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.
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Chicago, “Back to You” from ‘Chicago XXVI’ (1999): Saturdays in the Park
There is nothing inherently wrong with Chicago’s “Back to You,” if you’re a fan of middle-of-the-road pop that lacks any hint of adventurism.
Chicago, “In the Mood” from ‘Night & Day: Big Band’ (1995): Saturdays in the Park
This cover of “In the Mood” is one of the few times that the later edition of Chicago sounded like they were truly enjoying themselves.
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.
Chicago, “Chicago” from ‘Night & Day: Big Band’ (1995): Saturdays in the Park
This doesn’t sound like the vintage version of Chicago, but it feels like they’re having fun for the first time in many years.
Chicago, “Bigger Than Elvis” from ‘Stone of Sisyphus’ (2008): Saturdays in the Park
“Bigger Than Elvis” is a very nice if not overwhelming piece of work on a set of 12 tunes that proved Chicago was truly inspired once again.
Chicago, “All the Years” from ‘Stone of Sisyphus’ (2008): Saturdays in the Park
“All the Years” is easily the greatest song composed and recorded by Chicago – or any current or former member of the band – after Terry Kath’s passing.
Chicago, “Somebody, Somewhere” from ‘Twenty 1’ (1991): Saturdays in the Park
This is another keyboard-heavy ‘Twenty 1’ track with histrionic vocals and by-the-book guitar solos that will never remind anyone of the real Chicago.
Chicago, “When Will the World Be Like Lovers” (1986): Saturdays in the Park
The ‘Chicago 18’-era leftover “When Will the World Be Like Lovers” represents everything that is wrong with their post-Peter Cetera material.
Jackson Browne’s ‘Hold Out’ Was Both Successful, and a Notable Stumble
Released 40 years ago today, ‘Hold Out’ took Jackson Browne to the top of the charts and bottom of critic’s lists. What happened?
