Chicago, “Once or Twice” from Chicago X (1976): Saturdays in the Park
A Chicago album that starts out so strong with “Once or Twice” ultimately becomes so uneven, thus making “Once or Twice” an unfulfilled promise.
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Chicago, “Satin Doll” from Chicago VIII (2002 reissue): Saturdays in the Park
Chicago’s update of this old Duke Ellington favorite showed their versatility, and their willingness to try anything.
Chicago, “Bright Eyes” from Chicago VIII (2002 reissue): Saturdays in the Park
A hidden gem, Robert Lamm’s Rhodes-driven “Bright Eyes” finally made it onto ‘Chicago VIII’ – but it took 27 years.
Chicago, “Sixth Sense” from Chicago VIII (2002 reissue): Saturdays in the Park
At times, it felt like subtraction by addition when Rhino re-released Chicago’s catalog with bonus tracks. “Sixth Sense” was one of the exceptions.
Chicago, “Old Days” from Chicago VIII (1975): Saturdays in the Park
Chicago closes out the nostalgia-concept second side of 1975’s ‘Chicago VIII’ with this upbeat, enjoyable catalog of “boyhood memories” that “seem like yesterday.”
Chicago, “Ain’t It Blue?” from Chicago VIII (1975): Saturdays in the Park
“Ain’t It Blue” was written in the spirit of Chicago’s early work and would easily fit on any of their classic, pre-Caribou Ranch records.
Chicago, “Long Time No See” from Chicago VIII (1975): Saturdays in the Park
Not traditionally Chicago in any way, “Long Time No See” proves that Robert Lamm could still come up with something unique when he was motivated.
Chicago, “Oh Thank You Great Spirit” from Chicago VIII (1975): Saturdays in the Park
Chicago is typically associated with horns, but “Oh Thank You Great Spirit” makes it clear that the rhythm section was the band’s heart and soul.
Chicago, “The Christmas Song” from Chicago XXV (1998): Saturdays in the Park
This is the Chicago I long for. It’s nice to see it return every now and then.
Chicago, “O Come All Ye Faithful” from Chicago XXV: The Christmas Album (1998): Saturdays in the Park
“O Come All Ye Faithful,” featuring restrained, yet thoughtfully modern production from Roy Bittan, is one of my favorite Chicago Christmas songs.
