Chicago, “Hideaway” from Chicago VIII (1975): Saturdays in the Park
As Chicago’s “Hideaway” illustrates, Peter Cetera could and did rock. But was this the beginning of the end?
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Chicago, “Wake Up Sunshine” from Chicago II (1970): One Track Mind
Chicago’s “Wake Up Sunshine” possesses a sound and subject matter as bright and shiny as its title implies.
Chicago, “Never Been In Love Before” from Chicago VIII (1975): Saturdays in the Park
Chicago’s Robert Lamm didn’t write straight love songs often, but he did with “Never Been In Love Before.’ It’s a satisfying, if not memorable, listen.
Chicago, “Brand New Love Affair, Parts I and II” from Chicago VIII (1975): Saturdays in the Park
Road weary and dying for a day off, Chicago still manages to address both their jazz roots and rock and roll side in a single composition.
Chicago, “Anyway You Want” from Chicago VIII (1975): Saturdays in the Park
Chicago’s “Anyway You Want” sounds like Peter Cetera dashed it off in five minutes. And this is the lead-off song for ‘Chicago VIII’?
Chicago, “Skinny Boy” from Chicago VII (1974): Saturdays in the Park
“Skinny Boy,” a song that later appeared on the Robert Lamm solo album of the same name, was this weird little treat to end a great Chicago album.
Chicago, “Woman Don’t Want to Love Me” from Chicago VII (1974): Saturdays In The Park
The fact that “Woman Don’t Want to Love Me” is a lesser song on ‘Chicago VII’ is a testament to how strong the rest of the album really is.
Chicago, “Call on Me” from Chicago VII (1974): Saturdays in the Park
Combining a catchy melody, a good story, amazing brass and prominent percussion, Chicago’s “Call on Me” is a purely enjoyable listen.
Chicago, “Wishing You Were Here” from Chicago VII (1974): Saturdays in the Park
Is this Peter Cetera-composed, Terry Kath-sung track the best ballad in Chicago’s canon, or just one of many highs?
Chicago, “Byblos” from Chicago VII (1974): Saturdays in the Park
From ‘Chicago VI’ on, it was increasingly apparent that guitarist / vocalist / band heart and soul Terry Kath was becoming weary of his diminishing role.
