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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.

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.

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.

Chicago, "Please Hold On" from 'Chicago 17' (1984): Saturdays in the Park

Chicago, “Please Hold On” from ‘Chicago 17’ (1984): Saturdays in the Park

Am I the only one who thinks that the deletion of the first bridge from “Please Hold On” on the reissues of 1984’s ‘Chicago 17’ is criminal!?

Chicago, "You're the Inspiration" from 'Chicago 17' (1984): Saturdays in the Park

Chicago, “You’re the Inspiration” from ‘Chicago 17’ (1984): Saturdays in the Park

Maybe this is just a ballad to some, but for others Chicago’s “You’re the Inspiration” might have opened them up to a whole new world. It did for me.

Chicago, "Along Comes a Woman" from 'Chicago 17' (1984): Saturdays in the Park

Chicago, “Along Comes a Woman” from ‘Chicago 17’ (1984): Saturdays in the Park

“Along Comes a Woman” is another incredible convergence of talent and musical skill between David Foster and Chicago. Unfortunately, change loomed.

Chicago, 'Remember the Feeling' from 'Chicago 17' (1984): Saturdays in the Park

Chicago, ‘Remember the Feeling’ from ‘Chicago 17’ (1984): Saturdays in the Park

The thing that still leaves me scratching my head: How come Chicago never released “Remember the Feeling” as a single?

Chicago, "Only You" from 'Chicago 17' (1984): Saturdays in the Park

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

What if Chicago didn’t hire a singing replacement after Peter Cetera left? “Only You” provides a glimpse.

Chicago, "We Can Stop the Hurtin'" from 'Chicago 17' (1984): Saturdays in the Park

Chicago, “We Can Stop the Hurtin'” from ‘Chicago 17’ (1984): Saturdays in the Park

Stripped of the drum and bass programs and the army of synthesizers, Chicago’s “We Can Stop the Hurtin’” would still be a great song.

Chicago, "Stay the Night" from 'Chicago 17' (1984): Saturdays in the Park

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

If ‘Chicago 17’ had been released by another artist, I may have liked it more.