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Chicago, "Song For You" from 'Chicago XIV' (1980): Saturdays in the Park

Chicago, “Song For You” from ‘Chicago XIV’ (1980): Saturdays in the Park

Unfortunately, once the first verse-chorus on Chicago’s “Song For You” is done, there is little reason to listen any further.

Chicago, "Upon Arrival" from 'Chicago XIV' (1980): Saturdays in the Park

Chicago, “Upon Arrival” from ‘Chicago XIV’ (1980): Saturdays in the Park

“Upon Arrival” is an upbeat Chicago song with a nice arrangement. It’s a shame Peter Cetera and Robert Lamm didn’t work together more often.

Chicago, "Manipulation" from 'Chicago XIV' (1980): Saturdays in the Park

Chicago, “Manipulation” from ‘Chicago XIV’ (1980): Saturdays in the Park

It’s strangely fitting that the Grammy nomination for ‘Chicago XIV’ recogonized John Berg’s artwork, and not the music.

Chicago, "Closer to You" from 'Chicago 13' (1979): Saturdays in the Park

Chicago, “Closer to You” from ‘Chicago 13’ (1979): Saturdays in the Park

Chicago got in their own way once again, as Donnie Dacus’s vocals marred an otherwise enjoyable song.

Chicago, "Run Away" from 'Chicago 13' (1979): Saturdays in the Park

Chicago, “Run Away” from ‘Chicago 13’ (1979): Saturdays in the Park

“Run Away” could have been relatively successful as a single. However, with Chicago we expect more – much more.

Chicago "Life Is What It Is" from 'Chicago 13' (1979): Saturdays in the Park

Chicago “Life Is What It Is” from ‘Chicago 13’ (1979): Saturdays in the Park

“Life Is What It Is” doesn’t sound like it belongs on the stink-fest that is 1979’s ‘Chicago 13.’

Chicago, "Loser With a Broken Heart" from 'Chicago 13' (1979): Saturdays in the Park

Chicago, “Loser With a Broken Heart” from ‘Chicago 13’ (1979): Saturdays in the Park

Peter Cetera’s “Loser with a Broken Heart” is a low-quality song that had no business making ‘Chicago 13.’

Chicago, "Reruns" from 'Chicago 13' (1979): Saturdays in the Park

Chicago, “Reruns” from ‘Chicago 13’ (1979): Saturdays in the Park

Sadly, “Reruns” is another reminder of where Chicago was heading in their not-too-distant future.

Chicago, "Aloha Mama" from 'Chicago 13' (1979): Saturdays in the Park

Chicago, “Aloha Mama” from ‘Chicago 13’ (1979): Saturdays in the Park

“Aloha Mama,” from the broadly disappointing ‘Chicago 13,’ is a fantastic song – until Peter Cetera starts singing.

Chicago, "Paradise Alley" from 'Chicago 13' (1979): Saturdays in the Park

Chicago, “Paradise Alley” from ‘Chicago 13’ (1979): Saturdays in the Park

There’s a reason why the song Chicago wrote for Sylvester Stallone’s 1978 film ‘Paradise Alley’ was left on the cutting-room floor.