Chicago, “Come to Me, Do” from ‘Chicago XXX’ (2006): Saturdays in the Park
“Come to Me, Do” is perhaps the best track Robert Lamm has contributed to Chicago since “Over and Over” on 1986’s ‘Chicago 18.’
“Come to Me, Do” is perhaps the best track Robert Lamm has contributed to Chicago since “Over and Over” on 1986’s ‘Chicago 18.’
Closing ‘Night and Day: Big Band’ triumphantly, “Take the ‘A’ Train” makes me wish Chicago had included more big-band covers on their earlier albums.
Chicago’s terrific remake of the driving Duke Ellington favorite “Caravan” sounds both classic and very modern.
“Here With Me (A Candle For the Dark)” wasn’t an every-day ballad, and for that Chicago is to be commended.
“The Pull” showed a lyrical depth that Chicago hadn’t been explored since the death of Terry Kath. Then it was shelved for 15 years.
No, this isn’t “Saturday in the Park.” Instead, Chicago’s “Sleeping in the Middle of the Bed Again” was a jarringly bold move by an established band.
“All the Years” is easily the greatest song composed and recorded by Chicago – or any current or former member of the band – after Terry Kath’s passing.
Production issues aside, “Only Time Can Heal the Wounded” is another solid contribution from Robert Lamm, the heart of Chicago.
Stumbling into Chicago’s Robert Lamm-sung “One From the Heart” was like finding a relic from an ancient civilization.
Unfortunately, Chicago had no idea how to make a promising demo from Marc Jordan into something of their own. Here’s my suggestion.