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.
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Chicago, “Skin Tight” from Chicago X (1976): Saturday in the Park
“Skin Tight” makes for a nice little trip back to the kind of gutty rhythm and blues that Chicago was once known for.
Chicago, “Hideaway” from Chicago VIII (1975): Saturdays in the Park
As Chicago’s “Hideaway” illustrates, Peter Cetera could and did rock. But was this the beginning of the end?
Chicago, “Anyway You Want” from Chicago VIII (1975): Saturdays in the Park
Chicago’s “Anyway You Want” sounds like Peter Cetera dashed it off in five minutes. And this is the lead-off song for ‘Chicago VIII’?
Chicago, “Call on Me” from Chicago VII (1974): Saturdays in the Park
Combining a catchy melody, a good story, amazing brass and prominent percussion, Chicago’s “Call on Me” is a purely enjoyable listen.
Chicago, “Wishing You Were Here” from Chicago VII (1974): Saturdays in the Park
Is this Peter Cetera-composed, Terry Kath-sung track the best ballad in Chicago’s canon, or just one of many highs?
Chicago, “(I’ve Been) Searchin’ So Long” from Chicago VII (1974): Saturdays in the Park
If Chicago had to go mainstream, this track was the way to do it. No apologies were necessary.
Chicago, “Happy Man” from Chicago VII (1974): Saturdays in the Park
“Happy Man’ is the least-bombastic vocal Peter Cetera ever recorded with Chicago, and I’m including “If You Leave Me Now.”
Chicago, “Feelin’ Stronger Every Day” from Chicago VI (1973): Saturdays in the Park
I don’t particularly like 1973’s ‘Chicago VI.’ There, I said it. Still, “Feelin’ Stronger Every Day” makes for an uplifting end.
Chicago, “In Terms of Two” from Chicago VI (1973): Saturdays in the Park
Was “In Terms of Two” from 1973’s ‘Chicago VI’ the beginning of Peter Cetera’s eventual takeover of Chicago?
