Digging Into ‘Chicago II’ Deep Cuts Reveals New Layers of Meaning
Released 50 years ago this week, ‘Chicago II’ spawned a trio of very familiar Top 10 singles. Let’s explore further into five key deeper cuts.
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Chicago, “We Can Stop the Hurtin'” from ‘Chicago 17’ (1984): Saturdays in the Park
Stripped of the drum and bass programs and the army of synthesizers, Chicago’s “We Can Stop the Hurtin’” would still be a great song.
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, “Rescue You” from ‘Chicago 16’ (1982): Saturdays in the Park
“Rescue You” seems more appropriate for 1980’s poorly received ‘Chicago XIV’ than on this otherwise solid collection of songs.
Chicago, “Bad Advice” from ‘Chicago 16’ (1982): Saturdays in the Park
“Bad Advice” may not be the most memorable Chicago deep cut, but it serves as a valid link between past and future.
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.
Chicago, “What Can I Say” from ‘Chicago 16’ (1982): Saturdays in the Park
“What Can I Say” builds on the story that Chicago started with their chart-topping 1976 smash “If You Leave Me Now.”
Chicago, “Sonny Think Twice” from ‘Chicago 16’ (1982): Saturdays in the Park
Enjoy this brilliant slice of Chicago history. It didn’t last too much longer.
Chicago, “Follow Me” from ‘Chicago 16’ (1982): Saturdays in the Park
Bill Champlin burst out of the gate on the James Pankow-penned “Follow Me,” linking ’16’ to Chicago’s storied past.
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.
