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band Chicago, released in 1998. As the sequel to 1997's '' The Heart of Chicago 1967–1997'', this edition also features a mixture of songs from Chicago's entire 30-year career to date. As with the first edition, ''The Heart of Chicago 1967–1998 Volume II'' is noted for containing two exclusive new songs. "All Roads Lead to You" and "Show Me a Sign" were both produced by Roy Bittan of

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's E Street Band. Released in May 1998, ''The Heart of Chicago 1967–1998 Volume II'' was not as successful as its predecessor, peaking only at #154 in the US. Both editions of ''The Heart of Chicago'' are comparable to Rhino Records' 2002 two-CD package '' The Very Best of Chicago: Only the Beginning''.

Reception

''The Heart of Chicago 1967–1998 Volume II'' (Reprise 46911) reached No. 154 in the US albums chart during a chart stay of 2 weeks.

Track listing

Dialogue (Part I & II) "Dialogue" is a song written by Robert Lamm for the group Chicago and recorded for their album '' Chicago V'' (1972). On the album the song is over 7 minutes long and is divided in two parts. An edited version was released as a single in October 19 ...

" ( Robert Lamm) – 7:10 #"

Old Days "Old Days" is a song written by James Pankow for the group Chicago and recorded for their album '' Chicago VIII'' (1975). It was the second single released from that album with lead vocals by Peter Cetera. Background Pankow has said that the son ...

" ( James Pankow) – 3:30 #"All Roads Lead to You" (Marc Beeson/

Desmond Child John Charles Barrett (born October 28, 1953), known professionally as Desmond Child, is an American songwriter and producer. He was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2008. His hits as a songwriter include Kiss's "I Was Made for Lovi ...

) – 4:20 #* ''A new recording'' #"

Love Me Tomorrow "Love Me Tomorrow" is a song written by Peter Cetera and David Foster for the group Chicago and recorded for their album ''Chicago 16'' (1982), with Cetera singing lead vocals. The second single released from the album, it reached No. 22 on the U ...

" ( Peter Cetera/ David Foster) – 4:59 #"

Baby, What a Big Surprise "Baby, What a Big Surprise" is a power ballad written by Peter Cetera for the group Chicago (band), Chicago and recorded for their album ''Chicago XI'' (1977), with Cetera singing lead vocals. The first single released from the album reached number ...

" (Cetera) – 3:06 #" You're Not Alone" (Jim Scott) – 3:57 #" What Kind of Man Would I Be?" (

Jason Scheff Jason Randolph Scheff (born April 16, 1962) is an American bassist, singer, and songwriter. From 1985 to 2016, he was the bassist and one of the lead vocalists for the rock band Chicago; he is the longest-serving member in the bassist/vocalist p ...

/Chas Sandford/ Bobby Caldwell) – 4:19 #"

No Tell Lover "No Tell Lover" is a song written by Peter Cetera, Lee Loughnane, and Danny Seraphine for the group Chicago and recorded for their album ''Hot Streets'' (1978), with Cetera and Donnie Dacus singing lead vocals. The second single released from that ...

" (Cetera/ Lee Loughnane/ Danny Seraphine) – 3:49 (This version is slightly different than the album version) #"Show Me a Sign" (Pankow/Greg O'Connor) – 3:37 #* ''A new recording'' #"

(I've Been) Searchin' So Long "(I've Been) Searchin' So Long" is a song written by James Pankow for the group Chicago and recorded for their album ''Chicago VII'' (1974). The first single released from that album, it reached number 9 on the U.S. ''Billboard'' Hot 100. It also ...

" (Pankow) – 4:29 #" Call on Me" (Lee Loughnane) – 4:02 #"

I Don't Wanna Live Without Your Love "I Don't Wanna Live Without Your Love" is a hit song written by Diane Warren and Albert Hammond for the group Chicago and recorded for their album ''Chicago 19'' (1988), with Bill Champlin singing lead vocals. It is the first Chicago single to fe ...

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Feelin' Stronger Every Day "Feelin' Stronger Every Day" is a song written by Peter Cetera and James Pankow for the group Chicago and recorded for their album ''Chicago VI'' (1973). The first single released from that album, it reached #10 on the U.S. ''Billboard'' Hot 100. ...

" (Cetera/Pankow) – 4:13 #" Stay the Night" (Cetera/Foster) – 3:46 #" I'm a Man" ( Jimmy Miller/

Steve Winwood Stephen Lawrence Winwood (born 12 May 1948) is an English musician, singer, and songwriter whose genres include blue-eyed soul, rhythm and blues, blues rock, and pop rock. Though primarily a keyboard player and vocalist prominent for his disti ...

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25 or 6 to 4 "25 or 6 to 4" is a song written by American musician Robert Lamm, one of the founding members of the band Chicago. It was recorded in 1969 for their second album, ''Chicago'', with Peter Cetera on lead vocals. Composition In a 2013 interview, R ...

" (Lamm) – 4:50

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Heart Of Chicago 1967-1998 Volume Ii Albums produced by James William Guercio Albums produced by Phil Ramone Albums produced by David Foster Albums produced by Roy Bittan Albums produced by Ron Nevison 1998 greatest hits albums Chicago (band) compilation albums Reprise Records compilation albums