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Chicago, "You're Not Alone" from 'Chicago 19' (1988): Saturdays in the Park

Chicago, “You’re Not Alone” from ‘Chicago 19’ (1988): Saturdays in the Park

Bill Champlin does his best, but Chicago’s utterly generic “You’re Not Alone” could have been a minor hit for any number of other bands of the same era.

Chicago, "I Don't Wanna Live Without Your Love" (1988): Saturdays in the Park

Chicago, “I Don’t Wanna Live Without Your Love” (1988): Saturdays in the Park

If you somehow feel compelled to listen to Chicago’s by-the-numbers ballad “I Don’t Wanna Live Without Your Love,” check out the weird and delightful video.

Chicago, "Over and Over" from 'Chicago 18' (1986): Saturdays in the Park

Chicago, “Over and Over” from ‘Chicago 18’ (1986): Saturdays in the Park

As a child of the ’80s, Chicago’s “Over and Over” still manages to take me back to the hot summer nights of my childhood every time.

Chicago, "Will You Still Love Me?" from 'Chicago 18' (1986): Saturdays in the Park

Chicago, “Will You Still Love Me?” from ‘Chicago 18’ (1986): Saturdays in the Park

I can trace my love of Chicago back to one moment – 1986’s No. 3 Billboard smash hit “Will You Still Love Me,” a song I call “the switch.”

Can the Flawed 'Chicago VIII' Be Saved by Its Deep Cuts?

Can the Flawed ‘Chicago VIII’ Be Saved by Its Deep Cuts?

Released 45 years ago today, ‘Chicago VIII’ found the band at a low creative ebb. But these five lesser-known songs make it worth a return visit.

Chicago, "Here Is Where We Begin" (1984): Saturdays in the Park

Chicago, “Here Is Where We Begin” (1984): Saturdays in the Park

“Here Is Where We Begin” is an exceptional song in spite of Chicago, not because of them. Credit former Ambrosia frontman David Pack.

Chicago, 'Remember the Feeling' from 'Chicago 17' (1984): Saturdays in the Park

Chicago, ‘Remember the Feeling’ from ‘Chicago 17’ (1984): Saturdays in the Park

The thing that still leaves me scratching my head: How come Chicago never released “Remember the Feeling” as a single?

Digging Into 'Chicago II' Deep Cuts Reveals New Layers of Meaning

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.

Chicago, "Hard Habit to Break" from 'Chicago 17' (1984): Saturdays in the Park

Chicago, “Hard Habit to Break” from ‘Chicago 17’ (1984): Saturdays in the Park

Chicago’s “Hard Habit to Break” was the promise of great things yet to come, but unfortunately that was never fully realized.

Toto, "While My Guitar Gently Weeps" from 'Through the Looking Glass' (2002): Toto Tuesdays

Toto, “While My Guitar Gently Weeps” from ‘Through the Looking Glass’ (2002): Toto Tuesdays

“While My Guitar Gently Weeps” stands as the ultimate sign of respect for Toto leader Steve Lukather’s musical heroes in the Beatles.