Rather than try to cover “Dream a Little Dream of Me” the way others had in the past, Chicago took a classic and made it their own.

Paul Christian’s ‘That’s Everything’ is one of those albums purchased on a Friday night whim that becomes a pretty great secret treasure.

“Come in From the Night,” more than any other, is a fantastic example of the potential of Bill Champlin and Chicago.

Though I wouldn’t call it a Robert Lamm co-written masterpiece, Chicago’s “Forever” remains a beautiful, thought-provoking love song.

Chicago’s “Hard Habit to Break” was the promise of great things yet to come, but unfortunately that was never fully realized.

Chicago isn’t breaking any new ground, but “Love Me Tomorrow” is still stronger than the music of their contemporaries.

The Embryos’ ‘Open The Kimono +3’ is a must-have studio project for those who enjoy inventive yet obtainable pop-rock songs.

Is “Birthday Boy” the worst song from Chicago’s 1969-80 era with Columbia Records? Possibly …

“Run Away” could have been relatively successful as a single. However, with Chicago we expect more – much more.

Nothing on ‘Chicago 13’ really reaches for greatness — but “Mama Take” at least makes a struggling grasp for mediocrity.