As soon as I found a video of his, I was UTTERLY HOOKED!! I thought _I_ was the only serious audiophile around... I guess we are few and far between...
Like I’m only 22 but I love classic rock and I saw his stuff floating around but never clicked on it and then decided to give it a shot one day and wish I would’ve sooner
Went through high school with Peter and he was one of the most likable young men I had the privilege of knowing. Since we are both 75 I have met many. Spent an afternoon with him in summer 2018 and found after all these years he is still the consummate gentleman. Happy to say I know him and thrilled for him for all the successes. Truly deserved. Thanks for the video.
God sure blessed Peter with so much talent. There'll never be another voice like his. He has always been my favorite singer since I heard him on the car radio singing Hard to Say I'm Sorry when I was 10.
I loved the early soulful sound and vocal noodling of Peter during the early Chicago years. But growing up though the 70’s - ‘80s I needed the soul of the big solid sound that only the band could achieve. Never related to the ballads of the 80s. Amen.
@@AffordableEscapesShreveport that's 4000 acre Caribou Ranch in Nederland, CO where Chicago band manager James Guercio built his recording studio which was eventually used by over 150 recording artists. Chicago recorded VI thru XI there. Famous recording sessions from there started with Joe Walsh Barnstorm, Rick Derringer Rock and Roll Hoochie Koo. Elton did 3 albums here, Caribou, Captain Fantastic, and Rock of the Westies, Beach Boys were on hand recording their own songs like Good Timin' when they and Captain and Tenille joined Elton on Don't Let the Sun Go Down On Me in 1974. Earth Wind and Fire That's The Way of the World in 1975, America recorded Hideaway in 1976, Supertramp did Give a Little Bit in 1977, and the studio at Caribou Ranch was in operation being used by Amy Grant on 4 of her albums up to 1985 when the studio caught fire which caused so much damage it was rendered useless and never used again.
@@Pink_Freud_Obscured_By_Crowds YASSS! Exactly right! Amazing to think of all the singers that went thru that place. I believe I heard that Michael Jackson was there awhile as well. Yep i knew about Elton. But don't mention Guercio to me- he funneled a ton of their money to fund that compound! Among other things.. They were pissed!
Part of the amazing attraction of Peter Cetera was the fact that when you hear him sing your favorite song, it immediately takes you to a time and a place that no other song can. And it's just a good the hundredth time as it was the first time you heard it on the radio. A good performer can do that.
Peter is one of a kind. I saw him live a few years ago (as well as years ago with Chicago) and I was amazed at how great his vocals sounded live and that they really haven't dropped off all that much with age. He is such a joy to listen to. And I love that you gave his bass playing props... he's a master.
I saw him live 3--4 years ago, performing outdoors at a casino stage in Toledo. While I would've loved to hear him play more of his solo stuff, I can affirm that he and his band played Chicago songs (25 or 6 to 4 comes to mind) FAR better than Chicago can in concert...and I'm comparing to the last time I bothered to go to a Chicago concert, over 20 years ago. It's not just the vocals, which are so important, but also the bass playing and the timing. Cetera, even in his 70's, knows how to rock and how to croon.
Despite what is in Wikipedia, Terry Kath did not leave the stage during live performances of "If You Leave Me Now". Terry played bass guitar and Peter played a 12 string acoustic for their live performances.
My most favorite singer, ever. And I love Steve Perry, both for AMAZING VOICES!! Peter Cetera played at my college when he was still with Chicago, and I fell in love!! LOL! I'll never forget how he looked when he showed up on the stage. Top to bottom all white, and looked like a Prince in a fairy tale!! And started to sing with THAT VOICE!! O.M.G..
Your story about literally jumping up and down when Casey Kasem announced Glory of Love as #1 made me smile because I did the exact same thing four years earlier when Hard To Say I'm Sorry reached the top of the charts.
I remember the summer of 86, you would hear the Glory of Love on the radio a lot and I loved it, loved that song and I would also root for that song on the weekly top 40 to get to the number one spot. Then in the fall, the Next Time I Fall was on its course to hit number one as well, what a great time to be a Peter Cetera fan.
"Saturday in the park, 25 or 6 to 4, Call on me, Call on me, Does anybody really know what time it is...." are unforgettable gems. P.s.Listening to 70's Chicago reminds me that we need more horns!
Agreed. The original band was unique. Even the post Terry Kath David Foster albums were tolerable. They lost me around 1990 with the Twenty-One release. Now they’re not even a decent cover band of themselves. Check out Leonid and Friends. They bring to life the old Chicago catalog better than the current Chicago lineup does in my opinion. Take care and be safe out there.
Terry Kath WAS the heart of Chicago. When Terry passed, the magic of that band died with him and they were never the same after. On subsequent albums Chicago was largely Cetera's backing band.
One of my high school math teachers was in The Exceptions. He said Peter was clearly *the* musician in that group and they all knew it. When The Exceptions split my teacher was cool with it... he wanted to head back to college anyway.
Such a good pick. Peter Cetera has been and always will be one of my favorite singers. His voice is incredible. And you nailed it, no one sings love songs better than him. His solo album Faithfully was incredible too.
He’s my number one favorite singer! He has this tone, pitch that is other worldly! He’s underrated for his bass playing. He has not only a distinct voice but his bass playing is distinctive, especially on some of those Chicago deep cuts! If you listen close you can hear the influence Paul McCartney had on him.
Peter Cetera is my favorite singer. His voice was the soundtrack in every single moment in my life. My favorite album is World Faling Down. When I bought this album I listened to it for many weeks. I went to his gig in 2013 in Porto Alegre, Brazil.
World Falling Down is such an underrated album, and yes: his best. I first picked it up years ago from a discount bin. Such an amazing gem. 'The Last Place That God Made' is the standout for me, but there are so many emotional behemoths on that album.
The last studio album he did, Another Perfect World was another great album. He couldn't hit the high notes like before, but he still sounded great. I remember bringing that cd to work in 2001, years after Peter was on the radio, some girl I worked with asks me if that's Peter Cetera. We hadn't heard from in in awhile, but yet we still remember that voice.
Feels like heaven !!! Loved that song , I heard that driving out to first big netting , first job … I was so proud , felt like my ancestors were watching me and my career take off !! My dad passed away two years ago , now I know that feels like heaven every minute and every second around me !! I feel truly blessed to have him as a dad ! Honor his memory for the rest of my life ..
Cetera’s voice is great, but when David Foster produced him, his voice elevated to otherworldly! Remember that song “Voices that Care”. It was trying to be the “we are the world “of the gulf war. Anyway, when Peter Cetera sings on it, it’s the best 15 seconds of the song. Just goes to prove how he wipes the floor with most singers!
What an amazing high pitch yet soft voice he has...! I heard one of his songs back in the '80s on the radio and never knew the name of the song and the singer, but fell in love with the voice and after much struggle (in the innocent non-Google/TH-cam days), found the song-Love me Tomorrow by Chicago, sung by none other than Peter..after that I never forgot his name and voice. I am listening to that song while I comment..after almost 30 yrs..still getting chills...those opening drums wow!!
That was a great documentary. My fav part was when they interviewed the members of Chicago & they explained why they resented Foster so much during that time. Even Foster admits that he was difficult to work with. But, like he said, it's hard to argue with all those hits that put them back on the charts.
Summer of 1986, I was in the 9th grade and whenever I heard the Glory of Love come on the radio, I would freeze and just listen to it. It was magical and perfect, the other songs on the radio were silly compared to it. That song was played a lot that summer.
OMIGOSH! "Hard Habit to Break" is my favorite as well. Honorable mention: "What You're Missing" and "Love Me Tomorrow" from his Chicago days and from his solo days "Big Mistake" and "You Never Listen to Me," the latter featuring David Gilmour on guitar and Guy Pratt on bass and I believe featured on an episode of Miami Vice.
Excellent episode on Peter Cetera, thanks for putting it together, 17 years with Chicago as an incredible vocalist and one of the best bassists in the business plus all his solo hits of course. Still one of my favourite songs he ever recorded is Searchin’ So Long from Chicago VII.
1st of all, thank you for celebrating Peter’s amazing work of music. He was definitely listened to in my house growing up. I have sisters 12 and 13 years older than me and so I remember Chicago being played with hits 25 or 6 to 4 as well as If You Leave Me Now. But, there is one song that you left out mentioning that he wrote where The Beach Boys collaborated while Guercio got them back on touring. Wishing You Were Here is the most beautiful and definitely haunting song that seems to be under appreciated when he wrote this song below his vocal levels and Terry sang it in such a way that was remarkably done.
“Wishing you were here” is so hauntingly beautiful for such a lyrically simple song, it’s amazing! Peter Cetera is one of those vocalist that will go down in history as truly amazing and unmatched!
Peter is so often mislabeled as only a soft sappy love song singer. He can sing many different genres from rock, pop, country and hard rock. What a voice.
But there's no denying, he did ballads the best. But he rocks with the best of them. 25 or 6 to 4, I'm a Man, Hideaway, Woman don't want to Love Me, Feeling Stronger Every day.
Great to see Cetera get covered on your channel. He was always one of my fav male vocalists & I luv his solo work just as much as his Chicago yrs. Especially his 1988 album "One More Story". Lots of catchy songs on that one & the one where he found the perfect balance of rock & adult contemporary. If you guys haven't heard them yet, checkout the deep cuts "Scherezade" which features Madonna on b/g vocals & "You Never Listen To Me" which features David Gilmour & Guy Pratt from Pink Floyd. Those two songs are amazing & probably could've even been hits.
I became a fan in 1982at age 11. I grew up listening to his voice and it wasn’t until I became an adult that I went back and listened to his entire catalog with Chicago. I was floored when I realized that the same singer that sang “Love Me Tomorrow” also sang “If You Leave Me Now” 6 years prior! He was and will be the golden voice of our time!
Peter is my #1 favorite singer. For me, he set the standard for me for singers (and the original Chicago set the standard for bands). I consider that a very high bar. I cringe when I hear people who really cannot sing. I ceased listening to Chicago after Oeter left until recently with the addition of Neil Donnell (who rounds out my top 5 favorite singers).
That song is a WINNER! Peter & Bill Champlin were a Fantastic Duo- their voices blended perfectly! ONCE IN A LIFETIME waz also an awesome Sound for these 2 together! Foster knew it!
Not many remember "Street Player," a super cool funky tune done at the end of Cetera's tenure with Chicago... it was a good one! I remember most "If You Leave Me Now," as it was my first slow dance ever in 7th Grade. Ah, the "wonder years!"
They played "Street Player" on the Merv Griffin show...must have been 1978 because Terry wasn't with them and it was before Donny Dacus. The video's on YT.
@@janetlauer8382 Street Player, came out in 1979, Dacus is the guitar player on that album CHICAGO 13, the follow up album to HOT STREETS, Dacus only did those 2 albums with the band and was fired afterwards, Chris Pinnick was their next guitar player but was not a member of the band, the Merv Griffin performance was probably in 1980, during Chicago 14 period, Ceteras tenure didnt end till 1985, remember Chicago 17.?
I was wondering about that too because I've seen several videos including Dick Clark's Rocking New Years Eve ('75), not to mention the video that plays of them in Germany, where he has on that green jacket and they all have Terry playing bass.......
Professor of Rock,you deserve your own TV show for the amount of work and quality you put into these videos and interviews. I would love to see an hour long program where you bring back these entertainers to perform and do a little storytelling on cable TV. It would be awesome.
Big Mistake is such a great tune; Peter wails on those vocals and the music, with the great guitar and bevy of key changes in the middle, is just awesome.
@@andrewjarvis2867 Big Mistake should've been a top 40 song. I think it almost made it. If Peter would've promoted it more it would've been. He did put out an awesome rockin video for the song, so he did make an effort I guess.
Many great songs from Solitude/Solitaire. Of course Glory of Love was huge and the Next Time I Fall, but I also loved Big Mistake, Wanna Wake up to Love, and Daddy's Girl, which was used in the popular 1987 film, Three Men and a Baby.
Absolutely agree with what you've said in this video. I'm shocked someone else listens so closely to the vocals and music like I do. Some honorable mentions for me is... Love Me Tomorrow and Along Comes A Woman. I absolutely agree with your #1 pick. Hard Habit to Break. In fact it's my #1 favorite song of all time. I totally agree, I can't believe this song didn't hit #1 on the charts. The song is perfection. The vocals by Peter Cetera and Bill Champlin are exceptional and their interplay is one of the best we’ve heard in pop music. Foster’s work is outstanding; from the tender first verses to the emotional horns break and over the top climax. Another key element is Jeremy Lubbock’s fantastic orchestral arrangement that rises to the spotlight in the song’s coda. The musical and vocal arrangement on Hard Habit to Break is perfect. Also an honorable mention for Peter's pure vocals is the song...Peter Cetera - Paul Anka - Hold Me Till The Morning Comes. Make sure to listen to the version where only Peter's voice is highlighted on the chorus. OMG. When Peter sings the chrous it's magical as his tenor soars as he sings the chrous line. Peter is one of the best singers of all time.
Stay The Night was the first Cetera/Chicago song I remember hearing. I was 12 when it came out and was getting into girls. That song seemed naughty at that age and I loved it. That chorus of the words “Stay the night, there’s room enough here for two” was so cool.
Same here (being 12/13 and the girls lol). Remember when Cetera tries to cop a feel in the video? However, for me it was the first time I saw them in a video. Then I went back and realized all the many songs I liked in the past was Chicago. They’ve been my favorite group ever since.
🤣 I literally lol’ed at “he and Weird Al would probably get along real well” referring to polka music 🤣👍 awesome video as usual PoR! Born in ‘76 I grew up hearing Peter’s glorious voice all over the place. Thanks for this piece.
Chicago has always been one of my favorites, between Terry's awesome guitar playing and Peter's voice... it was magic! When Peter decided to go solo, I didn't know what to expect. I was worried Chicago were done, but wanted to see where his career would go from there. As time went on, he really impressed me. I feel like Chicago lost some of their fire, when he left... and never recovered. I really love Peter's duet with Crystal Bernard (I Wanna Take Forever Tonight) on his 1995 album, Once Clear Voice. I don't think it received much air play, but I had a few clients back then request it for their wedding (used to be a mobile DJ). I think it's probably my top duet by him, and I agree.. Hard Habit To Break is an amazing song. I remember a couple friends and I sitting on the porch, listening to that song and just being amazed. 25 or 6 to 4 will always remind me of my childhood. Riding with my mom, cruising the streets of Champaign-Urbana, with WLS on the radio.
There are 2 voices that mesmerized me as a kid when I was barely old enough to talk...Peter Cetera & Lou Gramm. Now in my 40's that hasn't changed. Saying I was thrilled to see this upload notification is a gross understatement. Solitude/Solitare was one of first music purchases I made as a kid & still have it although it was worn out from use before I made it to college. You're apprection for his music speaks so well what I've never been able to verbalize, especially when my son asks "what's wrong with you?" whenever I hear the first note of anything with Cetera's voice. Love your 5'er choices, had no idea one of my guitar heroes Lukather (Paich, Porcaro & Toto, just doesn't get any better) played on that single. A huge thanks for this video & here's my 5'ers 1)Baby What A Big Surprise, 2) The Inspiration, 3) 25 or 6 to 4, 4) Hard for Me to Say I'm Sorry, 5) Hard Habit to Break
Well, further proof that everybody can't like the same things...but Cetera and Lou Gramm....that's a weird combination. Lou Gramm is one of my favorite singers. My take on Cetera is elsewhere on the thread.
Absolutely Solitude Solitare! One of his best! When Glory of Love came out- people thot that he had that hit w Chicago- which was actually his solo breakout hit
@@AffordableEscapesShreveport Solitude/soliaire was one of my first cds I bought as well. I played that all summer long, got my money's worth. I remember watching Three Men and a Baby at the theatre and Peter's song Daddy's Girl was in that movie, I was thinking that song really went well with the movie and he didn't write it for the film.
So thrilled to see you cover Peter Cetera. He is an exceptional and often overlooked vocalist, bassist and songwriter. From CTA til Chicago 16, his backing work, duets and solo work, his ability was nuanced and that voice is clarion. Thank you for this!
I got huge into Chicago with Chicago 17 and had just started going back to collect their entire catalog. Then one night I was watching TV it was called “Friday Night Videos” and it said “coming up soon the new big song from Chicago off their Chicago 18 record”. I was like this is going to be great to hear a new song with Cetera! Then the song played, and I was like, wait- that’s not Peter Cetera’s voice? What the heck is going on? Somehow I eventually found out he had left the band (not sure how we did it back then without the internet ha ha). I was crushed. Yes, he began his solo career so I was happy to still hear him on the radio, but Chicago was never the same. I eventually grew to like Jason Scheff’s voice quite a bit, but the poor guy had to follow Cetera. ‘Nuff said.
Chicago 17 was huge back in 1984. They had 4 hits from that album and I remember listening to the radio that Peter left the band in 1985 and the band was looking for someone to fill in for Peter. It was big news back then. They were asking Richard Page from Mr.Mister, but he said no. The following summer, I'm listening to the radio and I hear a new song, it sounds like Chicago, but it's not, it's from the ex lead singer from Chicago, Peter Cetera. Man, what a song, this is going to be a huge hit, and it was big time.
@@lionheartroar3104 unfortunately "world falling down" came out at the wrong time.. rap and r&B ruled the music airwaves... but put that record on today and tell me it isn't the finest slice of pop music... "Dip your wings" and "No tomorrow" are simply amazing and very under appreciated
LOVE Peter Cetera!!! My best friend and I got to finally meet him by sneaking backstage at a small concert venue he was playing in Anniston, Alabama. It was a dream come true complete with photos and getting to talk to Boh Cooper for a bit. He's the best!!!!
My Peter 5vr....Okay easy ones have been taken sooooo....gotta dig a little deeper here. And frankly I landed on 10. So if you get through the list to number one thanks for reading! And thanks for the great post on Pete! 10. Question 67 & 68 (Chicago Transit Authority) - The first time the world was supposed to hear Pete's soaring voice and Terry's soaring guitar that as Terry described on the Chicago IV live album was "their first bust, hit-bound single, that never was a bust hit-bound single." A great pop song of the day that features Pete's voice before he would begin singing with his signature clenched jaw. And it did really effect his vocal deliver and slightly alter his tone. Here his voice is rounder and a bit more open and breathy. 9. Chains (Chicago 16) - If "Hard for me to Say I'm Sorry" reintroduced the world to Pete's ballad voice, Chains is the counter weight that reminds everyone of Pete's rock vocal range. 8. I Remember the Feeling (Chicago 17) - Arguably the best ballad on Chicago 17 ( yeah, I know, I know) 7. Happy Man (Chicago VII)- first straight-up Chicago ballad (Just You and Me has that acid jazz interlude so it doesn't qualify) 6. Have You Ever been in Love (World Falling Down)- a deep ballad from Pete's top to bottom strongest solo album 5. 25 or 6 to 4 (Chicago)- The first time the world actually heardPete's soaring tenor and Terry's soaring guitar 4. No Tell Lover (Chicago Hotstreets)- This is the first time Pete's voice would really start to sound like 80's Pete- and the bass is such a great sub hook that it's a flawless pop song in it's own right. 3. Dialogue Parts 1 and 2 (Chicago V ) - This one is in for me because it's the total package of Cetera's abilities - effortless vocals and simply some of the best kick-ass funky, jazzy rock bassery you're going to hear. Part 2 is literally one of the best in your face rock jams ever put to vinyl! "We can Change the World! WE CAN MAKE IT HAPPEN!!!" 2. Hard Habit to Break (Chicago 17) - A powerful nuanced and mature Cetera voice. I've always wondered what Terry would have sounded singing with Pete on this rather than Bill) This really is the perfect power pop ballad. 1. (I've been) Searchin' So Long (Chicago VII) - a ballad with hair on fire soul and rock and roll at the end. Cetera RAW! This is the complete Cetera vocal range!! From the first time I heard it at age 5. It completely changed my life! Gives me gooesbumps to this moment!
Peter Cetera is also a great duet partner. My favorite Peter Cetera duet was 1992's "Feels Like Heaven" with Chaka Khan. Those two great voices singing together is pure magic.
I just got through watching this video and OMG, thank you!! Peter Cetera is one of my favorite singers of all time!! I agree with your 5er list and have a personal connection to "You're the Inspiration". In 1989 I met a wonderful girl named Lori, who worked at a water park in Massachusetts (where I am originally from). We were together for almost a year and a half and "You're the Inspiration" was our song. Sadly, Lori and her twin sister lost their lives in a car accident on Labor Day weekend of 1990, while we were still together, and I still think of her every time I hear that song. Anyway, keep up the good work my friend...loved the Benny Mardones video too Brother!!
Chicago. Living in Chicago, Demon Dogs hot dog stand used “Hard Habit to Break” as their slogan. The walls were covered with Chicago (the band) posters and memorabilia and the juke box had a full catalogue of Chicago songs. I saw the band live about 4 years ago at Ravinia, an outdoor venue. Good memories. Old Days is one of the top feel good songs by any measure.
@@ChrisConnolly-Mr.C-Dives-In You're welcome. Check out the TH-cam video "Chicago-Jason Scheff joins the band 1985." Toward the end they bring him there.
Robert Fusco Yeah that was great to see the guys and Demon Dogs too. I really miss the old places around town. Like the Yesterday store which is soon to be torn down. Old Days. Thanks again for the tip.
Not sure if you’ve seen it but there’s a recent documentary on David Foster that goes into his time with Chicago with the band and Cetera’s thoughts on his tenure. Worth a watch. Great video as always btw
@@andrewhudson7108 Thanks for that mention of the documentary! Hadn't caught that yet. I did see what Peter calls the Chicago Mockumentary, however-- not sure what to believe when it comes to their historical accounts of the bands rise and fall. According to Peter it was the drugs and alcohol. The band eludes to it when they talk about the crazy times they had on learjet flights!
Absolutely one of my favorite bands and definitely one of my favorite vocalist. “Feelin’ Stronger” and “Happy Man” are also two of my favorites. I don’t remember listening to them as a kid, but as an older adult, they have become two of my most listened to songs by Chicago. I learn something every time I watch one of your videos. Thanks 😊
Chicago 17 was just a faultless, dazzling album. One of my all time favorite albums. For me Chicago was synonymous with Cetera's vocals & songwriting. My interest really waned after his departure.
@@MrDuds1984 Essentially it was a Toto, Peter Cetera and David Foster album, since they were the ones who actually played on that album along with Bill Champlin. Lamm had a couple of songs on there, but by that time he was washed up.
I dunno. 16 could rival 17 when it comes to Peter's vocals, I always thought that undertone of anger on "Chains" was expressing his frustration at the band's situation at that time. He had wanted to leave after Terry died, then agreed to stay; the record company treated Chicago like crap, then terminated them with a pity cheque; realizing what a gem 16 was, Warner Bros. buried Peter's solo album so deep the Titanic waves down to it. You can hear where he was in his life in that song.
@@katemaloney4296 16 was pretty dang good i agree. How did i seem to forget CHAINS! Thanks for mentioning that! Yeah Peter was written all over that tune
Back in the 1990's I was the crew chief on a race car Peter Cetera drove in a celebrity race in Nashville. I found him to be down to earth and very likable, someone you would like to be friends with. He was also a talented race driver finishing third behind two drivers who raced on a regular basis. If I remember correctly, when I complemented him on his driving ability he said something to the effect that he had picked up a few pointers from his brother-in-law Danny Sullivan. I sent him the video we personally taped during the race and he sent me a very nice card thanking me for it. I will always remember that as one of the high lights of my life.
How is the guy not the biggest thing on TH-cam yet like omg
For real. Content is king here and Professor of Rock rules.
As soon as I found a video of his, I was UTTERLY HOOKED!! I thought _I_ was the only serious audiophile around... I guess we are few and far between...
He is the biggest thing.... To the cool kids. **** everyone else.
Like I’m only 22 but I love classic rock and I saw his stuff floating around but never clicked on it and then decided to give it a shot one day and wish I would’ve sooner
Glad to find others exist😀
Went through high school with Peter and he was one of the most likable young men I had the privilege of knowing. Since we are both 75 I have met many. Spent an afternoon with him in summer 2018 and found after all these years he is still the consummate gentleman.
Happy to say I know him and thrilled for him for all the successes. Truly deserved. Thanks for the video.
Always wanted to meet peter, I'm from Chicago and love the band Chicago always pretended as a teen that I was peter
That's a privilege! One of the best vocalist, composer and bass player out there and indeed a Great Humble Gentleman.
God sure blessed Peter with so much talent. There'll never be another voice like his. He has always been my favorite singer since I heard him on the car radio singing Hard to Say I'm Sorry when I was 10.
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Terry Kath, one of the most under-rated guitarist of all time
I think he is more unknown than underrated.
He was a great improvisational guitarist. Jam guitarist
Chicago ceased being Chicago when Kath died.
They became a straight top 40 group.
Terry Kath was the 'heart of Chicago'. Cetera was the pop music of Chicago.
Terry Kath was a monster guitarist. He was a favorite of Jimi Hendrix. What does that tell you?
Chicago’s first hit and Cetera’s best vocal performance “Questions 6768”.This song is a masterpiece.
Cetera has a one-of-a-kind, high frequency vocal timbre, instantly recognizable. Great singer.
All Cetera songs when he was in Chicago are pure gold, even the Jason Scheff songs with Chicago were good
25 or 6 to 4, my favorite of Chicago. With the great Peter Cetera on lead vocals and bass.📯🎵🎶🎷🎸🥁
“Hard Habit To Break” is a song that always makes the hairs on my arms stand up.
Right!? Such an amazing song. Is it a ballad? Is it a rocker? Is it an epic? Yes.
Bill Champlin's "I'm ADDICTED to You BABY" Made my Hair Stand Up.
One of their best songs and they have so many great songs.
I loved the early soulful sound and vocal noodling of Peter during the early Chicago years. But growing up though the 70’s - ‘80s I needed the soul of the big solid sound that only the band could achieve. Never related to the ballads of the 80s. Amen.
Cetera is the best ballad singer ever...
Feelin' Stronger Every Day is still my favorite Peter Cetera vocal.
Yeah watch the ORIGINAL VID on YT at their Colorado Compound
@@AffordableEscapesShreveport that's 4000 acre Caribou Ranch in Nederland, CO where Chicago band manager James Guercio built his recording studio which was eventually used by over 150 recording artists. Chicago recorded VI thru XI there. Famous recording sessions from there started with Joe Walsh Barnstorm, Rick Derringer Rock and Roll Hoochie Koo. Elton did 3 albums here, Caribou, Captain Fantastic, and Rock of the Westies, Beach Boys were on hand recording their own songs like Good Timin' when they and Captain and Tenille joined Elton on Don't Let the Sun Go Down On Me in 1974. Earth Wind and Fire That's The Way of the World in 1975, America recorded Hideaway in 1976, Supertramp did Give a Little Bit in 1977, and the studio at Caribou Ranch was in operation being used by Amy Grant on 4 of her albums up to 1985 when the studio caught fire which caused so much damage it was rendered useless and never used again.
@@Pink_Freud_Obscured_By_Crowds YASSS! Exactly right! Amazing to think of all the singers that went thru that place. I believe I heard that Michael Jackson was there awhile as well. Yep i knew about Elton. But don't mention Guercio to me- he funneled a ton of their money to fund that compound! Among other things.. They were pissed!
Me too but “ Lowdown” is a close second.
Part of the amazing attraction of Peter Cetera was the fact that when you hear him sing your favorite song, it immediately takes you to a time and a place that no other song can. And it's just a good the hundredth time as it was the first time you heard it on the radio. A good performer can do that.
Amy Grant too
Wish someday Peter Cetera will comeback to Chicago to hear and wrote beautiful songs again
Peter is the greatest voices ever i love his music so much
Peter is one of a kind. I saw him live a few years ago (as well as years ago with Chicago) and I was amazed at how great his vocals sounded live and that they really haven't dropped off all that much with age. He is such a joy to listen to. And I love that you gave his bass playing props... he's a master.
I saw him live 3--4 years ago, performing outdoors at a casino stage in Toledo. While I would've loved to hear him play more of his solo stuff, I can affirm that he and his band played Chicago songs (25 or 6 to 4 comes to mind) FAR better than Chicago can in concert...and I'm comparing to the last time I bothered to go to a Chicago concert, over 20 years ago. It's not just the vocals, which are so important, but also the bass playing and the timing. Cetera, even in his 70's, knows how to rock and how to croon.
Despite what is in Wikipedia, Terry Kath did not leave the stage during live performances of "If You Leave Me Now". Terry played bass guitar and Peter played a 12 string acoustic for their live performances.
My most favorite singer, ever. And I love Steve Perry, both for AMAZING VOICES!! Peter Cetera played at my college when he was still with Chicago, and I fell in love!! LOL! I'll never forget how he looked when he showed up on the stage. Top to bottom all white, and looked like a Prince in a fairy tale!! And started to sing with THAT VOICE!! O.M.G..
That is why Peter Cetera is my favorite singer He's not only a great singer but also a great composer.
Your story about literally jumping up and down when Casey Kasem announced Glory of Love as #1 made me smile because I did the exact same thing four years earlier when Hard To Say I'm Sorry reached the top of the charts.
I remember the summer of 86, you would hear the Glory of Love on the radio a lot and I loved it, loved that song and I would also root for that song on the weekly top 40 to get to the number one spot. Then in the fall, the Next Time I Fall was on its course to hit number one as well, what a great time to be a Peter Cetera fan.
"Happy Man" was a greatly under appreciated song by Peter and Chicago!!!
Love Peter/Chicago , don't forget Peter on 'I've been searching ' (for so long )
HAPPY MAN. Gorgeous love song.
"Saturday in the park, 25 or 6 to 4, Call on me, Call on me, Does anybody really know what time it is...." are unforgettable gems. P.s.Listening to 70's Chicago reminds me that we need more horns!
Agreed. The original band was unique. Even the post Terry Kath David Foster albums were tolerable. They lost me around 1990 with the Twenty-One release. Now they’re not even a decent cover band of themselves. Check out Leonid and Friends. They bring to life the old Chicago catalog better than the current Chicago lineup does in my opinion. Take care and be safe out there.
@@chrisschrecker5497 Oh, my!!!! You've discovered Leonid, too???? Pure MUSIC genius, that ensemble!!!!!!!!
All songs NOT produced by David Foster.
@@algallego I'm going to look up "Leonid" now, you've planted a bug for me so I hope you're right!
Thanks
Terry Kath WAS the heart of Chicago. When Terry passed, the magic of that band died with him and they were never the same after. On subsequent albums Chicago was largely Cetera's backing band.
One of my high school math teachers was in The Exceptions. He said Peter was clearly *the* musician in that group and they all knew it. When The Exceptions split my teacher was cool with it... he wanted to head back to college anyway.
Great story!
Never heard that band on the radio but I've heard their stuff on the internet.
Pretty good.
Love Peter! One of the greatest vocalist there ever was!!
Such a good pick. Peter Cetera has been and always will be one of my favorite singers. His voice is incredible. And you nailed it, no one sings love songs better than him. His solo album Faithfully was incredible too.
Faithfully came from his One Clear Voice album.
Baby what a big surprise. My fav from Cetera.
It was the only song that Cetera sang lead on from Chicago xi and the only hit from that album, what does that tell us?
Peter Cetera had a knack for finding great people to sing with him in a solo career. Amy Grant, and Agnetha from Abba were phenomenal partners for him
Chaka Khan was a great duet partner as well.
Peter Cetera is one of the top 5 Singers of all time. No question! He is beyond talented.
80s school dance...Cetera’s voice was the soundtrack
It was with "Colour My World" too, which is on one of the early albums. The "pop" Chicago was always there.
@@crimfan I was born in November of 1971. Color My World is one of the first tunes I can remember. The flute solo still gives me goosebumps at age 50.
Speaking of Pet Sounds, you should do the story of how Chicago collaborated with The Beach Boys on the classic Wishing You Were Here.
He’s my number one favorite singer! He has this tone, pitch that is other worldly! He’s underrated for his bass playing. He has not only a distinct voice but his bass playing is distinctive, especially on some of those Chicago deep cuts! If you listen close you can hear the influence Paul McCartney had on him.
Peter Cetera is my favorite singer. His voice was the soundtrack in every single moment in my life. My favorite album is World Faling Down. When I bought this album I listened to it for many weeks. I went to his gig in 2013 in Porto Alegre, Brazil.
World Falling Down is such an underrated album, and yes: his best. I first picked it up years ago from a discount bin. Such an amazing gem. 'The Last Place That God Made' is the standout for me, but there are so many emotional behemoths on that album.
The last studio album he did, Another Perfect World was another great album. He couldn't hit the high notes like before, but he still sounded great. I remember bringing that cd to work in 2001, years after Peter was on the radio, some girl I worked with asks me if that's Peter Cetera. We hadn't heard from in in awhile, but yet we still remember that voice.
"Hard Habit to Break" & "Wishing You Were Here" total favs! 🎶🎵 David Foster is a musical genius.
Feels like heaven !!! Loved that song , I heard that driving out to first big netting , first job … I was so proud , felt like my ancestors were watching me and my career take off !! My dad passed away two years ago , now I know that feels like heaven every minute and every second around me !! I feel truly blessed to have him as a dad ! Honor his memory for the rest of my life ..
He’s got a song from his solo career called “Have You Ever Been In Love” that is absolutely fabulous!
I love that song. It’s a tearjerker.
And that was a cover song from the early 80s from Leo Sayer. But that song was made for Peter.
Paris wrote it and perform it best.
Cetera’s voice is great, but when David Foster produced him, his voice elevated to otherworldly! Remember that song “Voices that Care”. It was trying to be the “we are the world “of the gulf war. Anyway, when Peter Cetera sings on it, it’s the best 15 seconds of the song. Just goes to prove how he wipes the floor with most singers!
What an amazing high pitch yet soft voice he has...! I heard one of his songs back in the '80s on the radio and never knew the name of the song and the singer, but fell in love with the voice and after much struggle (in the innocent non-Google/TH-cam days), found the song-Love me Tomorrow by Chicago, sung by none other than Peter..after that I never forgot his name and voice. I am listening to that song while I comment..after almost 30 yrs..still getting chills...those opening drums wow!!
My number one is (I’ve Been) Searchin’ So Long. The horns are so damn good, and Peter shows his range.
After watching the David Foster documentary on Netflix, I have been listening to 80s Chicago like crazy. Brilliantly crafted music.
David Foster- The Hit Man.
That was a great documentary. My fav part was when they interviewed the members of Chicago & they explained why they resented Foster so much during that time. Even Foster admits that he was difficult to work with. But, like he said, it's hard to argue with all those hits that put them back on the charts.
when I was in elem. and every time I hear Glory of love, i got a goosebumps. His tone is one in a billion. I never get tired listening of him
Summer of 1986, I was in the 9th grade and whenever I heard the Glory of Love come on the radio, I would freeze and just listen to it. It was magical and perfect, the other songs on the radio were silly compared to it. That song was played a lot that summer.
OMIGOSH! "Hard Habit to Break" is my favorite as well. Honorable mention: "What You're Missing" and "Love Me Tomorrow" from his Chicago days and from his solo days "Big Mistake" and "You Never Listen to Me," the latter featuring David Gilmour on guitar and Guy Pratt on bass and I believe featured on an episode of Miami Vice.
You Never Listen To Me is a GREAT song.... I turn that sucker up when it comes on when I listen to that album / CD / whatever!!!
Excellent episode on Peter Cetera, thanks for putting it together, 17 years with Chicago as an incredible vocalist and one of the best bassists in the business plus all his solo hits of course. Still one of my favourite songs he ever recorded is Searchin’ So Long from Chicago VII.
Great list...I love “Along Comes A Woman”
Literally can listen to it 10x in a row
It is the best song!
Chicago 17 was a Pop masterpiece but “Along Comes A Woman” was the one that always grabbed me the most.
@@gregoryreed4866 I used to do just that. I wore that cassette out. Had to buy the CD. Then the iTunes download.
1st of all, thank you for celebrating Peter’s amazing work of music. He was definitely listened to in my house growing up. I have sisters 12 and 13 years older than me and so I remember Chicago being played with hits 25 or 6 to 4 as well as If You Leave Me Now. But, there is one song that you left out mentioning that he wrote where The Beach Boys collaborated while Guercio got them back on touring. Wishing You Were Here is the most beautiful and definitely haunting song that seems to be under appreciated when he wrote this song below his vocal levels and Terry sang it in such a way that was remarkably done.
Great information, thank you for sharing!
The mention of Joe “Bean” Esposito is the kind of thing that makes this channel great! This man does his research.
“Wishing you were here” is so hauntingly beautiful for such a lyrically simple song, it’s amazing! Peter Cetera is one of those vocalist that will go down in history as truly amazing and unmatched!
Peter wrote WYWH.
I'm a product of the 80's, and I know exactly what you are talking about. Well said.
100% #truth - no one can sing like Peter Cetera!! I think every song he touched was gold! Thanks for this!
Peter is so often mislabeled as only a soft sappy love song singer. He can sing many different genres from rock, pop, country and hard rock. What a voice.
But there's no denying, he did ballads the best. But he rocks with the best of them. 25 or 6 to 4, I'm a Man, Hideaway, Woman don't want to Love Me, Feeling Stronger Every day.
And many other rockers@@lamarravery4094
Love the story about him and his wife. And I get him when he says it set the bar for true love. Peter Cetera, what an amazing voice.
Great to see Cetera get covered on your channel. He was always one of my fav male vocalists & I luv his solo work just as much as his Chicago yrs. Especially his 1988 album "One More Story". Lots of catchy songs on that one & the one where he found the perfect balance of rock & adult contemporary. If you guys haven't heard them yet, checkout the deep cuts "Scherezade" which features Madonna on b/g vocals & "You Never Listen To Me" which features David Gilmour & Guy Pratt from Pink Floyd. Those two songs are amazing & probably could've even been hits.
I love most everything Chicago and Peter Cetera did. My most favorite was wishing you were here
I became a fan in 1982at age 11. I grew up listening to his voice and it wasn’t until I became an adult that I went back and listened to his entire catalog with Chicago. I was floored when I realized that the same singer that sang “Love Me Tomorrow” also sang “If You Leave Me Now” 6 years prior! He was and will be the golden voice of our time!
Glory of love!
STREET PLAYER! Cetera and his funkyness came out on that one. That’s my car jam.
Peter is my #1 favorite singer. For me, he set the standard for me for singers (and the original Chicago set the standard for bands). I consider that a very high bar. I cringe when I hear people who really cannot sing. I ceased listening to Chicago after Oeter left until recently with the addition of Neil Donnell (who rounds out my top 5 favorite singers).
One of the best voices in Rock. This is true.
Remember The Feeling is sadly overlooked a lot.
That song is a WINNER! Peter & Bill Champlin were a Fantastic Duo- their voices blended perfectly! ONCE IN A LIFETIME waz also an awesome Sound for these 2 together! Foster knew it!
Definitely, always been my favourite Chicago and Cetera track!
My favorite song on 17! Why was it not released as a single?
@@KiedadThey already had 4 singles that were released from 17 and all were top 20 hits.
Shadows were hiding what I couldn’t see…out in the dark she was calling to me
There's simply no one like Peter Cetera!
😁😁😁😁😁😁😊
He's the Roy Hobbs of pop music.
Totally love Peter. Top 5
5. I’m Coming Home
4. Restless Heart
3. If You Leave Me Now
2. Next Time I Fall
1 Feels Like Heaven
I love "I'm Coming Home" and no one ever mentions it......one of my favorites!
Not many remember "Street Player," a super cool funky tune done at the end of Cetera's tenure with Chicago... it was a good one! I remember most "If You Leave Me Now," as it was my first slow dance ever in 7th Grade. Ah, the "wonder years!"
I don't know if it's on youtube, but I recall seeing Chicago perform "Street Player" on SNL, and they blew it out of the water.
They played "Street Player" on the Merv Griffin show...must have been 1978 because Terry wasn't with them and it was before Donny Dacus. The video's on YT.
@@janetlauer8382 Street Player, came out in 1979, Dacus is the guitar player on that album CHICAGO 13, the follow up album to HOT STREETS, Dacus only did those 2 albums with the band and was fired afterwards, Chris Pinnick was their next guitar player but was not a member of the band, the Merv Griffin performance was probably in 1980, during Chicago 14 period, Ceteras tenure didnt end till 1985, remember Chicago 17.?
Kath NEVER walked off stage when they played If You Leave Me Now. He played bass every single time!
I was wondering about that too because I've seen several videos including Dick Clark's Rocking New Years Eve ('75), not to mention the video that plays of them in Germany, where he has on that green jacket and they all have Terry playing bass.......
Guys voice is instantly recognizable. Great American musician. His vocals on if you leave me now are breathtaking
Professor of Rock,you deserve your own TV show for the amount of work and quality you put into these videos and interviews. I would love to see an hour long program where you bring back these entertainers to perform and do a little storytelling on cable TV. It would be awesome.
"Save Me". One of Peter's greatest works.
Save me was used for the first season of baywatch... not many people know that
Yes and then the GREAT JIMI JAMISON Beat it out with IM ALWAYS HERE
I loved it as well, he played bass on that song, he had some soul in that one. And Bonnie Raitt was a background singer on it as well.
Peters voice is like a trumpet
The Solitude album was our soundtrack at work for an entire year.... Not 35 years ago... but in 2018-19.
Big Mistake is such a great tune; Peter wails on those vocals and the music, with the great guitar and bevy of key changes in the middle, is just awesome.
@@andrewjarvis2867 Big Mistake should've been a top 40 song. I think it almost made it. If Peter would've promoted it more it would've been. He did put out an awesome rockin video for the song, so he did make an effort I guess.
Many great songs from Solitude/Solitaire. Of course Glory of Love was huge and the Next Time I Fall, but I also loved Big Mistake, Wanna Wake up to Love, and Daddy's Girl, which was used in the popular 1987 film, Three Men and a Baby.
@@lamarravery4094 Completely agree with you. Really, the entire album was great; probably his best solo album.
No Tell Lover from the LP Hot Streets ('78) is a great Cetera vocal and his bass playing is killer.
Absolutely agree with what you've said in this video. I'm shocked someone else listens so closely to the vocals and music like I do. Some honorable mentions for me is... Love Me Tomorrow and Along Comes A Woman. I absolutely agree with your #1 pick. Hard Habit to Break. In fact it's my #1 favorite song of all time. I totally agree, I can't believe this song didn't hit #1 on the charts. The song is perfection. The vocals by Peter Cetera and Bill Champlin are exceptional and their interplay is one of the best we’ve heard in pop music. Foster’s work is outstanding; from the tender first verses to the emotional horns break and over the top climax. Another key element is Jeremy Lubbock’s fantastic orchestral arrangement that rises to the spotlight in the song’s coda. The musical and vocal arrangement on Hard Habit to Break is perfect. Also an honorable mention for Peter's pure vocals is the song...Peter Cetera - Paul Anka - Hold Me Till The Morning Comes. Make sure to listen to the version where only Peter's voice is highlighted on the chorus. OMG. When Peter sings the chrous it's magical as his tenor soars as he sings the chrous line. Peter is one of the best singers of all time.
Stay The Night was the first Cetera/Chicago song I remember hearing. I was 12 when it came out and was getting into girls. That song seemed naughty at that age and I loved it. That chorus of the words “Stay the night, there’s room enough here for two” was so cool.
Same here (being 12/13 and the girls lol). Remember when Cetera tries to cop a feel in the video? However, for me it was the first time I saw them in a video. Then I went back and realized all the many songs I liked in the past was Chicago. They’ve been my favorite group ever since.
Great tune.
My favorite video. Stay The Night was so cool.
🤣 I literally lol’ed at “he and Weird Al would probably get along real well” referring to polka music 🤣👍 awesome video as usual PoR! Born in ‘76 I grew up hearing Peter’s glorious voice all over the place. Thanks for this piece.
Chicago has always been one of my favorites, between Terry's awesome guitar playing and Peter's voice... it was magic! When Peter decided to go solo, I didn't know what to expect. I was worried Chicago were done, but wanted to see where his career would go from there. As time went on, he really impressed me. I feel like Chicago lost some of their fire, when he left... and never recovered. I really love Peter's duet with Crystal Bernard (I Wanna Take Forever Tonight) on his 1995 album, Once Clear Voice. I don't think it received much air play, but I had a few clients back then request it for their wedding (used to be a mobile DJ). I think it's probably my top duet by him, and I agree.. Hard Habit To Break is an amazing song. I remember a couple friends and I sitting on the porch, listening to that song and just being amazed. 25 or 6 to 4 will always remind me of my childhood. Riding with my mom, cruising the streets of Champaign-Urbana, with WLS on the radio.
There are 2 voices that mesmerized me as a kid when I was barely old enough to talk...Peter Cetera & Lou Gramm. Now in my 40's that hasn't changed. Saying I was thrilled to see this upload notification is a gross understatement. Solitude/Solitare was one of first music purchases I made as a kid & still have it although it was worn out from use before I made it to college. You're apprection for his music speaks so well what I've never been able to verbalize, especially when my son asks "what's wrong with you?" whenever I hear the first note of anything with Cetera's voice. Love your 5'er choices, had no idea one of my guitar heroes Lukather (Paich, Porcaro & Toto, just doesn't get any better) played on that single. A huge thanks for this video & here's my 5'ers 1)Baby What A Big Surprise, 2) The Inspiration, 3) 25 or 6 to 4, 4) Hard for Me to Say I'm Sorry, 5) Hard Habit to Break
Well, further proof that everybody can't like the same things...but Cetera and Lou Gramm....that's a weird combination.
Lou Gramm is one of my favorite singers. My take on Cetera is elsewhere on the thread.
Absolutely Solitude Solitare! One of his best! When Glory of Love came out- people thot that he had that hit w Chicago- which was actually his solo breakout hit
For me it was Amy Grant, I was an 80s baby
@@AffordableEscapesShreveport Solitude/soliaire was one of my first cds I bought as well. I played that all summer long, got my money's worth. I remember watching Three Men and a Baby at the theatre and Peter's song Daddy's Girl was in that movie, I was thinking that song really went well with the movie and he didn't write it for the film.
@@lamarravery4094 I know right!!!
Peter Cetera - absolutely extraordinary Vocal ability. One of the greatest of all time. Thanks for sharing this ❤️
I grew up listening to Chicago in 1970. Chicago is one of the Greatest bands ever and Peter Cetera helped make them famous.
No more than the others.
Without Cetera, Chicago wouldn't have lasted past 1972.
So thrilled to see you cover Peter Cetera. He is an exceptional and often overlooked vocalist, bassist and songwriter. From CTA til Chicago 16, his backing work, duets and solo work, his ability was nuanced and that voice is clarion. Thank you for this!
His ability to run bass line while singing was INCREDIBLE!
I got huge into Chicago with Chicago 17 and had just started going back to collect their entire catalog. Then one night I was watching TV it was called “Friday Night Videos” and it said “coming up soon the new big song from Chicago off their Chicago 18 record”. I was like this is going to be great to hear a new song with Cetera! Then the song played, and I was like, wait- that’s not Peter Cetera’s voice? What the heck is going on? Somehow I eventually found out he had left the band (not sure how we did it back then without the internet ha ha). I was crushed. Yes, he began his solo career so I was happy to still hear him on the radio, but Chicago was never the same. I eventually grew to like Jason Scheff’s voice quite a bit, but the poor guy had to follow Cetera. ‘Nuff said.
Chicago 17 was huge back in 1984. They had 4 hits from that album and I remember listening to the radio that Peter left the band in 1985 and the band was looking for someone to fill in for Peter. It was big news back then. They were asking Richard Page from Mr.Mister, but he said no. The following summer, I'm listening to the radio and I hear a new song, it sounds like Chicago, but it's not, it's from the ex lead singer from Chicago, Peter Cetera. Man, what a song, this is going to be a huge hit, and it was big time.
Peter’s voice is incredible. Chicago 17 is my favourite album. An album of killer songs.
"One more Story" and "World falling down" are two master works... and two very different type of albums...a must listen to for any music fan.
"World Falling Down" a major great pop song that went nowhere.
@@lionheartroar3104 unfortunately "world falling down" came out at the wrong time.. rap and r&B ruled the music airwaves... but put that record on today and tell me it isn't the finest slice of pop music... "Dip your wings" and "No tomorrow" are simply amazing and very under appreciated
Wild Ways is a beautiful pop song!
LOVE Peter Cetera!!! My best friend and I got to finally meet him by sneaking backstage at a small concert venue he was playing in Anniston, Alabama. It was a dream come true complete with photos and getting to talk to Boh Cooper for a bit. He's the best!!!!
My Peter 5vr....Okay easy ones have been taken sooooo....gotta dig a little deeper here. And frankly I landed on 10. So if you get through the list to number one thanks for reading! And thanks for the great post on Pete!
10. Question 67 & 68 (Chicago Transit Authority) - The first time the world was supposed to hear Pete's soaring voice and Terry's soaring guitar that as Terry described on the Chicago IV live album was "their first bust, hit-bound single, that never was a bust hit-bound single." A great pop song of the day that features Pete's voice before he would begin singing with his signature clenched jaw. And it did really effect his vocal deliver and slightly alter his tone. Here his voice is rounder and a bit more open and breathy.
9. Chains (Chicago 16) - If "Hard for me to Say I'm Sorry" reintroduced the world to Pete's ballad voice, Chains is the counter weight that reminds everyone of Pete's rock vocal range.
8. I Remember the Feeling (Chicago 17) - Arguably the best ballad on Chicago 17 ( yeah, I know, I know)
7. Happy Man (Chicago VII)- first straight-up Chicago ballad (Just You and Me has that acid jazz interlude so it doesn't qualify)
6. Have You Ever been in Love (World Falling Down)- a deep ballad from Pete's top to bottom strongest solo album
5. 25 or 6 to 4 (Chicago)- The first time the world actually heardPete's soaring tenor and Terry's soaring guitar
4. No Tell Lover (Chicago Hotstreets)- This is the first time Pete's voice would really start to sound like 80's Pete- and the bass is such a great sub hook that it's a flawless pop song in it's own right.
3. Dialogue Parts 1 and 2 (Chicago V ) - This one is in for me because it's the total package of Cetera's abilities - effortless vocals and simply some of the best kick-ass funky, jazzy rock bassery you're going to hear. Part 2 is literally one of the best in your face rock jams ever put to vinyl! "We can Change the World! WE CAN MAKE IT HAPPEN!!!"
2. Hard Habit to Break (Chicago 17) - A powerful nuanced and mature Cetera voice. I've always wondered what Terry would have sounded singing with Pete on this rather than Bill) This really is the perfect power pop ballad.
1. (I've been) Searchin' So Long (Chicago VII) - a ballad with hair on fire soul and rock and roll at the end. Cetera RAW! This is the complete Cetera vocal range!! From the first time I heard it at age 5. It completely changed my life! Gives me gooesbumps to this moment!
Hard Habit to Break's been embedded in my head for weeks, I'm happy I get to appreciate the musicianship and beauty this track has.
Fave Peter Cetera...Old Days, Another Rainy Day In New York City, Just You And Me, Happy Man, Seachin So Long. His first solo record was real good.
Free on 3. Real rocker.
Call On Me.
Dialogue is a great duet and Mama Mama is another favourite.
Love your classic selections❤
How did I not see this until now? Peter is & will always will be a phenomenal singer, songwriter & bassist in rock history. One of a kind bad ass!! 🎸
Bonus points for the Bauhaus t-shirt in the “You’re The Inspiration” video
Peter Cetera is also a great duet partner. My favorite Peter Cetera duet was 1992's "Feels Like Heaven" with Chaka Khan. Those two great voices singing together is pure magic.
I just got through watching this video and OMG, thank you!! Peter Cetera is one of my favorite singers of all time!! I agree with your 5er list and have a personal connection to "You're the Inspiration". In 1989 I met a wonderful girl named Lori, who worked at a water park in Massachusetts (where I am originally from). We were together for almost a year and a half and "You're the Inspiration" was our song. Sadly, Lori and her twin sister lost their lives in a car accident on Labor Day weekend of 1990, while we were still together, and I still think of her every time I hear that song. Anyway, keep up the good work my friend...loved the Benny Mardones video too Brother!!
So sorry but seems like you have nice memories. I am from MA so, I get it. Something special about being from MA. And, Benny.....the best voice!
Damn,that had to be crushing. It is good that you got a song that keeps Lori and the memories of your time with her in your mind.
Saw Chicago and James Taylor alive in Houston in 1980's.....Great Concert!!!
Chicago. Living in Chicago, Demon Dogs hot dog stand used “Hard Habit to Break” as their slogan. The walls were covered with Chicago (the band) posters and memorabilia and the juke box had a full catalogue of Chicago songs. I saw the band live about 4 years ago at Ravinia, an outdoor venue. Good memories.
Old Days is one of the top feel good songs by any measure.
When Jason Scheff joined the band, they brought him to Demon Dogs to initiate him. Pretty cool.
Robert Fusco I wish Demon Dogs was still around. Thanks for the scoop.
@@ChrisConnolly-Mr.C-Dives-In You're welcome. Check out the TH-cam video "Chicago-Jason Scheff joins the band 1985." Toward the end they bring him there.
Robert Fusco I will definitely check it out.
Robert Fusco
Yeah that was great to see the guys and Demon Dogs too. I really miss the old places around town. Like the Yesterday store which is soon to be torn down. Old Days. Thanks again for the tip.
Thanks for spotlighting his bass playing.
Not sure if you’ve seen it but there’s a recent documentary on David Foster that goes into his time with Chicago with the band and Cetera’s thoughts on his tenure. Worth a watch. Great video as always btw
Where? Big fan of both
@@stephenmccollum1391 "David Foster: Off the Record" can be found on Netflix.
@@andrewhudson7108 Thanks for that mention of the documentary! Hadn't caught that yet. I did see what Peter calls the Chicago Mockumentary, however-- not sure what to believe when it comes to their historical accounts of the bands rise and fall. According to Peter it was the drugs and alcohol. The band eludes to it when they talk about the crazy times they had on learjet flights!
That doc and the other docs on Chicago basically show the resentment of the band of Fosters involvement in particular Robert Lamm, very revealing.
Watched it last night - and truth be know: Foster had a HUGE part in Cetera leaving the band.....
When it comes to Tenors and Peter's Voice? I totally agree with you man! As a bass player and vocalist myself? Peter Cetera is a big influences!
Absolutely one of my favorite bands and definitely one of my favorite vocalist. “Feelin’ Stronger” and “Happy Man” are also two of my favorites. I don’t remember listening to them as a kid, but as an older adult, they have become two of my most listened to songs by Chicago. I learn something every time I watch one of your videos. Thanks 😊
The Professor makes every artist seem like his favorite artist. Such enthusiasm and so many great stories. Thank you for all of your hard work Adam.
Chicago 17 was just a faultless, dazzling album. One of my all time favorite albums. For me Chicago was synonymous with Cetera's vocals & songwriting. My interest really waned after his departure.
AGREE AGREE AGREE
It was a Cetera solo album not a Chicago album, thanks David Foster
@@MrDuds1984 Essentially it was a Toto, Peter Cetera and David Foster album, since they were the ones who actually played on that album along with Bill Champlin. Lamm had a couple of songs on there, but by that time he was washed up.
I dunno. 16 could rival 17 when it comes to Peter's vocals, I always thought that undertone of anger on "Chains" was expressing his frustration at the band's situation at that time. He had wanted to leave after Terry died, then agreed to stay; the record company treated Chicago like crap, then terminated them with a pity cheque; realizing what a gem 16 was, Warner Bros. buried Peter's solo album so deep the Titanic waves down to it. You can hear where he was in his life in that song.
@@katemaloney4296 16 was pretty dang good i agree. How did i seem to forget CHAINS! Thanks for mentioning that! Yeah Peter was written all over that tune
I got Chicago 17 for my 17th bday and played that album constantly
Just to clarify, Peter Cetera was one of three lead singers in early Chicago (Peter, Terry, and Robert).
But Cetera sang on a majority of their hits even songs 🎵 he didn't write. That's why he was the voice of Chicago.
Back in the 1990's I was the crew chief on a race car Peter Cetera drove in a celebrity race in Nashville. I found him to be down to earth and very likable, someone you would like to be friends with. He was also a talented race driver finishing third behind two drivers who raced on a regular basis. If I remember correctly, when I complemented him on his driving ability he said something to the effect that he had picked up a few pointers from his brother-in-law Danny Sullivan. I sent him the video we personally taped during the race and he sent me a very nice card thanking me for it. I will always remember that as one of the high lights of my life.