Chicago, “Free Flight” from ‘Chicago 18’ (1986): Saturdays in the Park
‘Chicago 18’ is not my favorite album, but I was glad to hear this little reminder of what the band once was.
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Can the Flawed ‘Chicago VIII’ Be Saved by Its Deep Cuts?
Released 45 years ago today, ‘Chicago VIII’ found the band at a low creative ebb. But these five lesser-known songs make it worth a return visit.
Chicago, “Stay the Night” from ‘Chicago 17’ (1984): Saturdays in the Park
If ‘Chicago 17’ had been released by another artist, I may have liked it more.
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.
Why You Should Give Billy Joel’s ‘Streetlife Serenade’ Another Listen
Released 45 years ago today, ‘Streetlife Serenade’ arrived at a time when Billy Joel was more singer-songwriter than stadium-filling showman.
Chicago, “Hard to Say I’m Sorry / Get Away” from ‘Chicago 16’ (1982): Saturdays in the Park
“Hard to Say I’m Sorry” would become Chicago’s second chart-topping single. But the album-version ending is what made it soar for me.
Chicago, “Chains” from ‘Chicago 16’ (1982): Saturdays in the Park
Chicago’s “Chains” is worthy of praise – even if I still can’t figure out if the horns are real or not.
Chicago, “The American Dream” from ‘Chicago XIV’ (1980): Saturdays in the Park
“The American Dream” has a lot of the Chicago exuberance from their early years, along with one of Peter Cetera’s finer lead vocals.
Chicago, “Where Did the Lovin’ Go” from ‘Chicago XIV’ (1980): Saturdays in the Park
Nothing on ‘Chicago XIV’ is outright terrible. Considering how far they’d sunk, that statement is meant as praise.
Chicago, “Reruns” from ‘Chicago 13’ (1979): Saturdays in the Park
Sadly, “Reruns” is another reminder of where Chicago was heading in their not-too-distant future.
