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.
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Death Cab for Cutie, “Summer Skin” from ‘Plans’ (2005): One Track Mind
Released 15 years ago today, Death Cab for Cutie’s meaningful and idiosyncratic “Summer Skin” seems to be about youth, but really it’s all about growing up.
Chicago, “Runaround” from ‘Chicago 19’ (1988): Saturdays in the Park
One of five original compositions on ’19,’ “Runaround” proved they had pop/rock sensibilities but could still sound like Chicago.
Chicago, “What Kind of Man Would I Be?” from ‘Chicago 19’ (1988): Saturdays in the Park
Jason Scheff does a lot better delivering songs emotionally when he writes or co-writes them. Chicago’s “What Kind of Man Would I Be?” is a perfect example.
Julee Johnson, “So on Top of the World” (2020): One Track Mind
Julee Johnson’s “So on Top of the World” marries a bubbly disco beat to a simple and steady pop rock finish that is impossible to resist.
Chicago, “Look Away” from ‘Chicago 19’ (1988): Saturdays in the Park
Producer Ron Nevison takes over for Bill Champlin’s “Look Away,” a faceless smash single from a forgettable Chicago album.
Chicago, “Come in From the Night” from ‘Chicago 19’ (1988): Saturdays in the Park
“Come in From the Night,” more than any other, is a fantastic example of the potential of Bill Champlin and Chicago.
The Grand Undoing – ‘In a Vigil State’ (2020)
A true rock-pop-folk album, the Grand Undoing’s ‘In a Vigil State’ features honest songs that are both clever and melodic.
Richard Turgeon, “Learning to Fly” (2020): One Track Mind
Richard Turgeon covers a song about coping and adapting when life is seemingly unbearable, which surely speaks to a lot of us right now.
Chicago “We Can Last Forever” from ‘Chicago 19’ (1988): Saturdays in the Park
Another of Jason Scheff’s well-written masterpieces, “We Can Last Forever” makes me appreciate his tenure in Chicago even more.
