as "a mid-tempo love song," saying that "the brass and vocal arrangements stand out as always." While recording Chicago XI, longtime producer James William Guercio's smothering artistic control had reached its breaking point, with the band deciding to take their career into their own hands and strike out on their own after finishing the album with him. However, as big a change in their career as Guercio's dismissal would be for Chicago, it would be minor in comparison to the tragedy that awaited them. On January 23, 1978, a few months after Chicago XIs release, Terry Kath, regarded by many as the "soul" of Chicago, accidentally and fatally shot himself during a party at roadie Don Johnson's house. A gun enthusiast, Kath attempted to calm the guests' surprise when—while reportedly inebriated—he pulled out his gun to clean it by demonstrating that it was unloaded and promptly pointed the gun to his head and pulled the trigger, not realizing a bullet was in the chamber. The remaining members of Chicago were shocked and devastated by Kath's death, and even considered breaking up. After a few weeks of mourning, they decided to move on, thus beginning a new era in the band's history. They would recruit singer/guitarist Donnie Dacus for the follow-up, Hot Streets. In 2002, Chicago XI was remastered and reissued by Rhino Records with rehearsal recordings of Pankow's "Wish I Could Fly" (backing track) and Lamm's "Paris" as bonus tracks. Track listing Personnel Chicago Robert Lamm – acoustic piano, Hammond organ, clavinet, Fender Rhodes, lead and backing vocals Terry Kath – electric guitars, acoustic guitars, percussion, lead and backing vocals Peter Cetera – bass, lead and backing vocals James Pankow – trombone, keyboards, percussion, vocals, brass arrangements Walter Parazaider – saxophones, flute, clarinet Lee Loughnane – trumpet, piccolo trumpet, flugelhorn, vocals Danny Seraphine – drums, percussion Laudir de Oliveira – percussion Additional personnel David "Hawk" Wolinski – ARP synthesizer on "Take Me Back to Chicago"; Fender Rhodes on "Little One' James William Guercio – acoustic guitars and bass on "Baby, What a Big Surprise" Tim Cetera – additional backing vocals on "Baby, What a Big Surprise" Carl Wilson – additional backing vocals on "Baby, What a Big Surprise" Chaka Khan – backing vocals and incredible preach at end of "Take Me Back to Chicago" Dominic Frontiere – orchestral conception and orchestration on "Baby, What a Big Surprise"; orchestration for "The