If You Leave Me Now [Original recording reissued]

Chicago | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (February 28, 1995)
• Original Release Date: 1983
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Original recording reissued
• Label: Chicago Records
• ASIN: B0000021S1
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  Audio Cassette  |  Vinyl
• Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #264,700 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. If You Leave Me Now

2. Saturday in the Park

3. Feelin' Stronger Every Day

4. (I've Been) Searchin' So Long

5. 25 or 6 to 4

6. Baby, What a Big Surprise

7. Wishing You Were Here

8. No Tell Lover

9. Another Rainy Day in New York City

10. Does Anybody Really Know What Time It Is?

11. Song for You

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Find those great memories and hold on!, October 20, 2000

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This review is from: If You Leave Me Now (Audio CD)

It's easy to see why someone who was in junior high in the 70's would love this CD. I certainly did. Each song takes you back to a time when life was definitely less hectic and, for this 40-something, much more romantic. Starting with "Saturday in the Park" from 1972, and with songs that were played constantly through 1979, Chicago has put together a greatest hits album which appears to be aimed specifically at those who graduated from high school some 20 or so years ago. How many of us heard "25 or 6 to 4" played by our high school bands at ballgames? That has to bring back some pretty great memories! With "If you Leave me now," "Wishing you were here," and "I've Been Searching" used to cover the sentimental loves of our youths, Chicago gives us a chance to reacapture that innocent love of life, and with "Song for You" as the last song on the CD, gives us some hope that there is still that lasting love out there somewhere. This is a great CD that continually plays at my home....in my car....at the office.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars A couple of things, August 31, 2008

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Johnny Boy "The Record Collector" (Hockessin, DE) - See all my reviews

This review is from: If You Leave Me Now (Audio CD)

As a casual Chicago fan and listener, I do own several of their compilations, including this one. Unlike several others, this one is really disappointing. It was quite a letdown to me.

The good things I have to say are it includes '25 or 6 to 4,' 'Saturday In The Park,' 'If You Leave Me Now,' 'Wishin' You Were Here' and 'Does Anybody Really Know What Time It Is?.' Those songs were their concert classics in the '70s, and it's nice to see them in one place.

Now, here are the flaws (and the reasons I gave this three stars):

-'Does Anybody Really Know What Time It Is?' is edited. The intro is cut off, which is very irritating. ARGH! I hate it when they do that!

-Remastering has come a long way since this was released. In translation, if you are buying this solely because of the sound quality, you will be very disappointed. There are plenty of better-sounding Chicago compilations out there.

-This is way to skimpy! Only 39 minutes? COME ON!!! You could include the full length 'Does Anybody Really Know What Time It Is?' and even add a song like 'Beginnings' in the mix as well.

Overall, stick to 'Greatest Hits,' 'Heart Of Chicago 1967-1997' and 'Love Songs.' 'If You Leave Me Now' is a major disappointment. Unless you are a Chicago die-hard, a very casual fan or an avid collector of Chicago's music, I would recommend you avoid this in favor of other compilations.

Skip this one unless you are an easily pleased casual fan.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Stuff!, October 10, 2005

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Lisa Shea "medieval swordfighting enthusiast" - See all my reviews
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This review is from: If You Leave Me Now (Audio CD)

I've always enjoyed Chicago's lush sound with the horns and vocals. This album really covers a lot of what makes the band so great. From the title ballad, which really touches you even after many years, you move on to "Saturday in the Park" which really captures that carefree mood.

"Feelin' Stronger Everyday" is not only a feel-good dancy song but has one of the best ending sequences of any song I've heard. Then of course there is the super-classic "25 or 6 to 4" which surely every classic song singer knows by heart :)

"Baby, what a big surprise" is another classic that gets your heart going. There's something about truly each song here on this album. You can leave the CD in your stereo and play it each day, and find something in there to enjoy.

How can you even compare to the horns of "Does anybody really know what time it is" - never mind the lyrics, which get you thinking ...

True classic work.