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Chicago 16

by Chicago

Released: June 07, 1982

Rock

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Why This Album Matters

This album matters because its strongest editorial story is: Breakthrough.

The Album

"Chicago 16" is the thirteenth studio album by the American rock band Chicago, released on June 7, 1982. It also marked a shift with the inclusion of songs by external composers and was the first album in years not to feature percussionist Laudir de Oliveira. This album initiated a decade-long association with Warner Bros.

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Records and was the first to be produced by David Foster, whose influence was significant in their resurgence.

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Additionally, it was notable for being released two…

Additionally, it was notable for being released two years after its predecessor, unlike the band's previous annual releases.

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Reception

Regarded as their "comeback" album, it marked their return to commercial success, going platinum for the first time since their 1978 album "Hot Streets." The album reached the top ten on the Billboard 200 chart and featured the band's second number one single in the U.S., "Hard to Say I'm Sorry," which was also nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal.

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"Chicago 16" is the thirteenth studio album by the American rock band Chicago, released on June 7, 1982. Regarded as their "comeback" album, it marked their return to commercial success, going platinum for the first time since their 1978 album "Hot Streets." The album reached the top ten on the Billboard 200 chart and featured the band's second number one single in the U.S., "Hard to Say I'm Sorry," which was also nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal.

This album initiated a decade-long association with Warner Bros. Records and was the first to be produced by David Foster, whose influence was significant in their resurgence. It also marked a shift with the inclusion of songs by external composers and was the first album in years not to feature percussionist Laudir de Oliveira. Additionally, it was notable for being released two years after its predecessor, unlike the band's previous annual releases.