Can Chicago Survive Without Peter Cetera? | Chicago 18 Deep Dive

This is the Slang Of Ages Podcast—where records don’t age out, they age in. LIKE, SHARE, and SUBSCRIBE! Preston hosted the season finale of Season 9 ( episode 150) of the Slang of Ages podcast, focusing on the 1986 album "Chicago 18" by the band Chicago. He discussed the significant lineup changes following Peter Cetera's departure, including the addition of new members Jason Scheff on bass and vocals, and Bill Champlin, while noting that the album reached only number 35 on the Billboard charts compared to the top 10 success of its predecessor. Preston analyzed each song on the album, highlighting key tracks like "Niagara Falls," "Forever," "If She Would Have Been Faithful," and "Will You Still Love Me," which became top 40 hits, while noting that the remade version of "25 or 6 to 4" was less successful. He praised the production by David Foster and the contributions of various musicians, while observing that the band's commercial peak was declining as they adapted to modern sounds, including drum programming by Danny Seraphine. My new book, “Yes Indeed: Tales From Yes, Without Jon Anderson,” is out now! Check out patreon.com/SlangOfAgesPodcast for exclusive content, early access, and to support the Slang of Ages podcast My first book, “Toto, The Band, Not the Dog”, is also available at major book retailers and at www.slangofages.com, as well as through your online retailers. Special Thanks to my Patreon Executive Producers: Cynthia Tom, Cheryl Frazier, and Vinicio Cifuentes.