Chicago, “Aloha Mama” from ‘Chicago 13’ (1979): Saturdays in the Park
“Aloha Mama,” from the broadly disappointing ‘Chicago 13,’ is a fantastic song – until Peter Cetera starts singing.
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Chicago, “Window Dreamin'” from ‘Chicago 13’ (1979): Saturdays in the Park
The lackluster “Window Dreamin'” showed that Chicago had more serious problems than their problem-child lead guitarist.
Chicago, “Mama Take” from ‘Chicago 13’ (1979): Saturdays in the Park
Nothing on ‘Chicago 13’ really reaches for greatness — but “Mama Take” at least makes a struggling grasp for mediocrity.
Chicago, “No Tell Lover” from ‘Hot Streets’ (1978): Saturdays in the Park
“No Tell Lover” isn’t the deepest song in the world, but it’s a very enjoyable track from an uneven Chicago album.
Chicago, “Gone Long Gone” from ‘Hot Streets’ (1978): Saturdays in the Park
Themes of loss and renewal show up in several songs on Chicago’s ‘Hot Streets,’ including the side two-opening “Gone Long Gone” from Peter Cetera.
Chicago, “Little Miss Lovin'” from ‘Hot Streets’ (1978): Saturdays in the Park
“Little Miss Lovin’,” the third cut on Chicago’s ‘Hot Streets’ album, gets off to an excellent start – then problems set in.
Chicago, “Baby, What a Big Surprise” from Chicago XI (1977): Saturdays in the Park
Lounging between Chicago’s vintage poppier moments and the slicker stance they’d recently adopted, “Baby, What a Big Surprise” is the best of both worlds.
Chicago, “Mama Mama” from Chicago X (1976): Saturdays in the Park
There’s nothing deep or profound, to be sure, about Peter Cetera’s “Mama Mama,” yet the sentiment on this ‘Chicago X’ deep cut is pure and sincere.
Chicago, “Another Rainy Day in New York City” from Chicago X (1976): Saturdays in the Park
Robert Lamm’s cinematic “Another Rainy Day in New York City” is ruined by Peter Cetera’s worst Chicago vocal performance to date.
Chicago, “If You Leave Me Now” from Chicago X (1976): Saturdays in the Park
I know “If You Leave Me Now” was Chicago’s first No. 1 hit, but maybe they should strike it from the setlist permanently.
