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.
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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?
Chicago, “Just You ‘N’ Me” from Chicago VI (1973): Saturdays in the Park
With its stellar arrangements, impressive chops and smart production, Chicago’s “Just You ‘N’ Me” reached rare heights among pop-rock singles in 1973.
