Chicago, “Darlin’ Dear” from Chicago VI (1973): Saturdays in the Park
It’s a shame Terry Kath never hitched up the slide again. Chicago’s “Darlin’ Dear” shows he had a real talent for it.
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Chicago, “Critic’s Choice” from Chicago VI (1973): Saturdays in the Park
‘Chicago VI’ doesn’t get off to a great start, as “Critic’s Choice” becomes Robert Lamm’s first misfire.
Chicago, “State of the Union” from ‘Chicago V’ (1972): Saturdays in the Park
With “State of the Union,” the train of great Robert Lamm songs just keeps on rolling through 1972’s ‘Chicago V.’
Chicago, “Saturday in the Park” from Chicago V (1972): Saturdays in the Park
Robert Lamm’s “Saturday in the Park” became a signature hit. It also marked a huge turning point for Chicago.
Chicago, “While the City Sleeps” from Chicago V (1972): Saturdays in the Park
Robert Lamm contributes a stand-out cut from the last album (except for parts of ‘VII’) where Chicago is truly an experimental band.
Chicago, “Dialogue, Parts I and II” from Chicago V (1972): Saturdays in the Park
“Dialogue (Part I)” and “(Part II)” further cemented my view that Robert Lamm was – and is – Chicago’s greatest writer.
Chicago, “All Is Well” from Chicago V (1972): Saturdays in the Park
You can’t help but smile after hearing Chicago’s “All Is Well.” And you can’t help but feel you’re listening to sheer perfection.
Chicago, “A Hit By Varese” from Chicago V (1972): Saturdays in the Park
“A Hit By Varese” leads off Chicago’s fifth album, one many of my colleagues and I feel is flawless. It is, as they used to say, “all killer, no filler.”
Chicago, “A Song For Richard and His Friends” from At Carnegie Hall (1971): Saturdays in the Park
‘Chicago at Carnegie Hall,’ a sprawling four-record set, was ripe for abuse from so-called leading critics of the time.
Chicago, “Elegy” from Chicago III (1971): Saturdays in the Park
“Elegy” is not an easy listen, but it shows the range of styles that Chicago’s original lineup could pull off – and pull off very well.
