Chicago, “Better” from ‘Chicago XXX’ (2006): Saturdays in the Park
Like so many goodbyes, nobody knew “Better” would represent Bill Champlin’s last released original recording with Chicago.
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Chicago, “Lovin’ Chains” from ‘Chicago XXX’ (2006): Saturdays in the Park
‘Chicago XXX’ hadn’t lived up to its cross-genre promise – that is, until “Lovin’ Chains” finally offered a fizzy, long-hoped-for combination of mindsets.
Chicago, “Already Gone” from ‘Chicago XXX’ (2006): Saturdays in the Park
“Already Gone” shows once again that ‘Chicago XXX’ isn’t a bad album. It’s a good album that was just ruined by poor production.
Chicago, “Come to Me, Do” from ‘Chicago XXX’ (2006): Saturdays in the Park
“Come to Me, Do” is perhaps the best track Robert Lamm has contributed to Chicago since “Over and Over” on 1986’s ‘Chicago 18.’
Chicago, “Where Were You” from ‘Chicago XXX’ (2006): Saturdays in the Park
“Where Were You” stands out for what’s not there: A gaggle of hired-hand sessions guys meant to bolster Chicago musically.
Chicago, “90 Degrees and Freezing” from ‘Chicago XXX’ (2006): Saturdays in the Park
This checks all of Chicago’s boxes, including prominent horns and alternating lead vocals. Where “90 Degrees and Freezing” fails is in the production.
Chicago, “Long Lost Friend” from ‘Chicago XXX’ (2006): Saturdays in the Park
I love the country/rock mixture of this Chicago song. Collaborating with Rascal Flatts in the studio helped take “Long Lost Friend” to another level.
Chicago, “Love Will Come Back” from ‘Chicago XXX’ (2006): Saturdays in the Park
Chicago and Rascal Flatts combine to create a beautiful country-pop ballad that gives people hope about finding love or being in love again.
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.
Chicago, “Caroline” from ‘Chicago XXX’ (2006): Saturdays in the Park
The Jason Scheff co-written “Caroline” seems to be making the same old mistakes, until a key figure from Chicago’s modern era arrives to save the day.
