How ‘Chicago XI’ Ended More Than One Era: Gimme Five
Even 45 years later, ‘Chicago XI’ isn’t their best-loved original-lineup album. Yet, for better or worse, it remains one of the most memorable of the era.
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Chicago, “Birthday Boy” from ‘Chicago XIV’ (1980): Saturdays in the Park
Is “Birthday Boy” the worst song from Chicago’s 1969-80 era with Columbia Records? Possibly …
Chicago, “Street Player” from ‘Chicago 13’ (1979): Saturdays in the Park
Things actually got darker, but “Street Player” gave the ill-fated ‘Chicago 13’ a great lead-off track.
Chicago, “Show Me the Way” from ‘Hot Streets’ (1978): Saturdays in the Park
The final song on Chicago’s 1978 release ‘Hot Streets’ is the perfect uneven ending to an uneven album.
Chicago, “Greatest Love on Earth” from ‘Hot Streets’ (1978): Saturdays in the Park
Chicago’s wonderfully produced love song “The Greatest Love on Earth” is a hidden gem on an underrated album.
Chicago, “Take Me Back to Chicago” from Chicago XI (1977): Saturdays in the Park
Co-written by drummer Danny Seraphine, “Take Me Back to Chicago” is a standout from a disjointed album.
Chicago, “Devil’s Sweet” from Chicago VII (1974): Saturdays in the Park
Let’s start by saying jazz-fusion normally isn’t my cup of tea, so Chicago’s lengthy instrumental “Devil’s Sweet” came as a surprise.
Chicago, “Motorboat to Mars” / “Free” from Chicago III (1971) Saturdays in the Park
“Free” isn’t as well remembered as some of Chicago’s bigger classic hits of the era, but I have a great time every time I hear it.
Chicago, “Take Me Back to Chicago” from Chicago XI (1977): One Track Mind
Danny Seraphine joins us to discuss how a shocking loss sparked “Take Me to Chicago,” released on Sept. 12, 1977 as part of ‘Chicago XI.’
Danny Seraphine and Bill Champlin Defend ‘Chicago 17’: ‘Biggest Album We Ever Had’
‘Chicago 17,’ released on May 14, 1984, was a multi-million-selling smash. And Danny Seraphine and Bill Champlin aren’t about to apologize for it.
