Five Moments From the Unlucky ‘Chicago 13’ That Weren’t Completely Terrible
The gold-selling ‘Chicago 13’ nearly cracked the Billboard Top 20 after arriving 45 years ago – but something was very wrong.
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Chicago, “Closer to You” from ‘Chicago 13’ (1979): Saturdays in the Park
Chicago got in their own way once again, as Donnie Dacus’s vocals marred an otherwise enjoyable song.
Chicago, “Must Have Been Crazy” from ‘Chicago 13’ (1979): Saturdays in the Park
Much like a majority of the material on ‘Chicago 13,’ “Must Have Been Crazy” is not a bad song. It’s those lyrics.
Chicago, “Love Was New” from ‘Hot Streets’ (1978): Saturdays in the Park
There are two available versions of Chicago’s “Love Was New,” one featuring Robert Lamm singing and another with Donnie Dacus. Which one was better?
Chicago, ‘Ain’t It Time’ from ‘Hot Streets’ (1978): Saturdays in the Park
Donnie Dacus clearly felt his moment had arrived after moving from largely uncredited work with Stephen Stills to the spotlight as Chicago’s new guitarist.
Chicago, “Take a Chance” from ‘Hot Streets’ (1978): Saturdays in the Park
“Take a Chance” makes a strong case for Donnie Dacus as the right guitarist for Chicago at the time.
Chicago, “Hot Streets” from ‘Hot Streets’ (1978): Saturdays in the Park
The title track to Chicago’s ‘Hot Streets’ is a wistful look back at the jazz-rock style of the original band in its early days.
Chicago, “Alive Again” from Hot Streets (1978): YESterdays
Chicago’s Donnie Dacus was doomed to be compared to the late Terry Kath. It wasn’t fair then, and it still isn’t.
