Five Moments From the Unlucky ‘Chicago 13’ That Weren’t Completely Terrible
The gold-selling ‘Chicago 13’ nearly cracked the Billboard Top 20 after arriving 45 years ago – but something was very wrong.
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Chicago, “Closer to You” from ‘Chicago 13’ (1979): Saturdays in the Park
Chicago got in their own way once again, as Donnie Dacus’s vocals marred an otherwise enjoyable song.
Chicago, “Run Away” from ‘Chicago 13’ (1979): Saturdays in the Park
“Run Away” could have been relatively successful as a single. However, with Chicago we expect more – much more.
Chicago “Life Is What It Is” from ‘Chicago 13’ (1979): Saturdays in the Park
“Life Is What It Is” doesn’t sound like it belongs on the stink-fest that is 1979’s ‘Chicago 13.’
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, “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.
Chicago, “Aloha Mama” from ‘Chicago 13’ (1979): Saturdays in the Park
“Aloha Mama,” from the broadly disappointing ‘Chicago 13,’ is a fantastic song – until Peter Cetera starts singing.
Chicago, “Paradise Alley” from ‘Chicago 13’ (1979): Saturdays in the Park
There’s a reason why the song Chicago wrote for Sylvester Stallone’s 1978 film ‘Paradise Alley’ was left on the cutting-room floor.
Chicago, “Window Dreamin'” from ‘Chicago 13’ (1979): Saturdays in the Park
The lackluster “Window Dreamin'” showed that Chicago had more serious problems than their problem-child lead guitarist.
Chicago, “Must Have Been Crazy” from ‘Chicago 13’ (1979): Saturdays in the Park
Much like a majority of the material on ‘Chicago 13,’ “Must Have Been Crazy” is not a bad song. It’s those lyrics.
