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Stephanie Angelini, "Coz of You" (2020): One Track Mind

Stephanie Angelini, “Coz of You” (2020): One Track Mind

Featured on a new various-artists collection, Australian songstress Stephanie Angelini’s “Coz of You” communicates words of love with dignity and grace.

Chicago, "Good for Nothing" from 'We Are the World' (1985): Saturdays in the Park

Chicago, “Good for Nothing” from ‘We Are the World’ (1985): Saturdays in the Park

“Good for Nothing” is a great song with a great message, but yet still sad – since this marks the end of Peter Cetera’s celebrated tenure in Chicago.

Ken Sharp - 'Beauty In the Backseat' (2018): On Second Thought

Ken Sharp – ‘Beauty In the Backseat’ (2018): On Second Thought

A thrilling listen from top to bottom, Ken Sharp’s fifth and latest album highlighted his talents in every way.

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.

JUNO Fever (or Not): The Modern World Meets the Boogie Woogie Flu

JUNO Fever (or Not): The Modern World Meets the Boogie Woogie Flu

A few music-related thoughts as we self isolate, elbow bump and search desperately for bathroom tissue during the coronavirus pandemic.

Chicago, "Once in a Lifetime" from 'Chicago 17' (1984): Saturdays in the Park

Chicago, “Once in a Lifetime” from ‘Chicago 17’ (1984): Saturdays in the Park

Penned by long-time member James Pankow, “Once in a Lifetime” finishes ‘Chicago 17’ with a bang.

Ken Sharp, "Girl / Forget That Girl" (2020): One Track Mind

Ken Sharp, “Girl / Forget That Girl” (2020): One Track Mind

Ken Sharp’s new benefit single is a tribute to Davy Jones, with proceeds going to the late Monkees star’s Equine Memorial Foundation.

Jeff Coffey, on 'Origins,' Ex-Chicago Bandmates and What's Next: Something Else! Interview

Jeff Coffey, on ‘Origins,’ Ex-Chicago Bandmates and What’s Next: Something Else! Interview

Don Felder sideman Jeff Coffey stopped by to discuss his new solo project, what it’s been like reconnecting with former Chicago bandmates and his plans for what’s next.

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In Defense of the Kinks’ Often-Overlooked Sophomore Album, ‘Kinda Kinks’

Ray Davies has ranked ‘Kinda Kinks,’ which arrived 55 years ago today, as his least favorite Kinks album. Let’s take a second look.

Chicago, "Prima Donna" from 'Chicago 17' (1984): Saturdays in the Park

Chicago, “Prima Donna” from ‘Chicago 17’ (1984): Saturdays in the Park

Did erstwhile Chicago singer Peter Cetera once have a secret ambition to be a movie star? He wrote and recorded two songs on this theme in the early ’80s, including this one.