Chicago, “Soldier of Fortune” from ‘Chicago XIV’ (1980): Saturdays in the Park
There’s something rather unusual about the three bonus tracks found on the reissue of 1980’s ‘Chicago XIV’: They are all good.
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Chicago, “Live It Up” from ‘Chicago XIV’ (1980): Saturdays in the Park
Almost no information exists about “Live It Up,” a bonus track on the Rhino re-release of 1980’s ‘Chicago XIV.’
Chicago, “Doin’ Business” from ‘Chicago XIV’ (1980): Saturdays in the Park
It’s a shame this didn’t make the album: “Doin’ Business” would have made a great replacement for a few duds on ‘Chicago XIV.’
Chicago, “The American Dream” from ‘Chicago XIV’ (1980): Saturdays in the Park
“The American Dream” has a lot of the Chicago exuberance from their early years, along with one of Peter Cetera’s finer lead vocals.
Chicago, “I’d Rather Be Rich” from ‘Chicago XIV’ (1980): Saturdays in the Park
Robert Lamm’s “I’d Rather Be Rich” had been sitting around in the vaults for several years before it made the ‘Chicago XIV’ album.
Chicago, “Thunder and Lightning” from ‘Chicago XIV’ (1980): Saturdays in the Park
“Thunder and Lightning” is one of the few examples on ‘XIV’ where it feels as though Chicago was actually playing together as one group.
Chicago, “Overnight Cafe” from ‘Chicago XIV’ (1980): Saturdays in the Park
Much like Chicago’s earlier “Hold On,” “Overnight Café” would probably have been a stronger fit on Peter Cetera’s solo debut.
Chicago, “Hold On” from ‘Chicago XIV’ (1980): Saturdays in the Park
Perhaps ‘Chicago XIV’ falls short because it doesn’t sound like a Chicago album.
Chicago, “Birthday Boy” from ‘Chicago XIV’ (1980): Saturdays in the Park
Is “Birthday Boy” the worst song from Chicago’s 1969-80 era with Columbia Records? Possibly …
Chicago, “Where Did the Lovin’ Go” from ‘Chicago XIV’ (1980): Saturdays in the Park
Nothing on ‘Chicago XIV’ is outright terrible. Considering how far they’d sunk, that statement is meant as praise.
