Chicago, “Good for Nothing” from ‘We Are the World’ (1985): Saturdays in the Park
“Good for Nothing” is a great song with a great message, but yet still sad – since this marks the end of Peter Cetera’s celebrated tenure in Chicago.
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Chicago, “Here Is Where We Begin” (1984): Saturdays in the Park
“Here Is Where We Begin” is an exceptional song in spite of Chicago, not because of them. Credit former Ambrosia frontman David Pack.
Chicago, “Once in a Lifetime” from ‘Chicago 17’ (1984): Saturdays in the Park
Penned by long-time member James Pankow, “Once in a Lifetime” finishes ‘Chicago 17’ with a bang.
Chicago, “Prima Donna” from ‘Chicago 17’ (1984): Saturdays in the Park
Did erstwhile Chicago singer Peter Cetera once have a secret ambition to be a movie star? He wrote and recorded two songs on this theme in the early ’80s, including this one.
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, “You’re the Inspiration” from ‘Chicago 17’ (1984): Saturdays in the Park
Maybe this is just a ballad to some, but for others Chicago’s “You’re the Inspiration” might have opened them up to a whole new world. It did for me.
Chicago, “Along Comes a Woman” from ‘Chicago 17’ (1984): Saturdays in the Park
“Along Comes a Woman” is another incredible convergence of talent and musical skill between David Foster and Chicago. Unfortunately, change loomed.
Chicago, ‘Remember the Feeling’ from ‘Chicago 17’ (1984): Saturdays in the Park
The thing that still leaves me scratching my head: How come Chicago never released “Remember the Feeling” as a single?
Chicago, “Only You” from ‘Chicago 17’ (1984): Saturdays in the Park
What if Chicago didn’t hire a singing replacement after Peter Cetera left? “Only You” provides a glimpse.
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.
