Chicago, “Bethlehem” from ‘What’s It Gonna Be, Santa?’ (2003): Saturdays in the Park
Bill Champlin is said to have always pushed new music on the band. This is once case where Chicago should said no.
Bill Champlin is said to have always pushed new music on the band. This is once case where Chicago should said no.
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