As a "youngster" I absolutely agree. Most of todays artists pump out music targeted towards becoming viral on social media and it's a shame. Sure, there are gems out there, but nothing beats the 80s and 90s. People put a lot more soul into the work back then and it shows.
@@doninmichigan Oh but I have heard the music of 50s & 60s, in-fact I have a whole collection of Jazz & doo wop songs. It's just that I grew up in the 80s so I am a bit more partial towards the music of that era.
@RHINO: "Hard Habit to Break" is a song written by Steve Kipner and John Lewis Parker, produced and arranged by David Foster and recorded by the group Chicago for their 1984 album Chicago 17, with Bill Champlin and Peter Cetera sharing lead vocals. Released as the second single from the album, it reached No. 3 on the Billboard Hot 100[2] and was prevented from any more chart movement by "Caribbean Queen (No More Love on the Run)" by Billy Ocean and "I Just Called To Say I Love You" by Stevie Wonder. "Hard Habit to Break" also peaked at No. 3 on the Adult Contemporary chart.[3][4] Overseas it peaked at No. 8 on the UK Singles Chart. 😃
@@Supersweetguy Steve Kipner and John L. Parker back in the 70s (1974) came to America from England with an unknown GUITARIST/SINGER. named Peter Beckett , J.C Crowley a Texas country music musician met Beckett and for a while Beckett, Crowley, Kipner and Lewis had a group organized and I cant remember the name of the group but soon after, Kipner and Lewis dropped out of the band . In 1976 Beckett, Crowley brought in Ronn Moss(ex Ridge Forester on "Bold and the Beautiful") and Moss's friend from High school drummer John Frieson . Becckett/Crowley wrote the first number one Billboard song of 1978 "BABY COME BACK" number one for 3 weeks. And the band was called PLAYER. On Players debut album, Kipner and Lewis co wrote "Cancellation" "Movin up" and "Love is where you find it" with Beckett. Beckett lead sings "Baby Come Back" Crowley sang on "This time Im in it for love". Player broke up after their 4th album in 1982. Kipner/Beckett had a duo group called "Think out Loud" (1988) and that album can be heard on TH-cam. I mentioned all this because I bought Players albums as they came out and when CHICAGO 17 came out in 1984, I looked at the credits on the songs and the names Steve Kipner/ J.L Parker , I instantly recognized those two but I never saw their faces but I knew they were connected to Player and lol I was right.
The intro is played by the greatest electronic instrument Yamaha DX7, released in 1983, the sounds of which were used by Queen, Whitney Houston, Europe, Toto and others. Preset called E.PIANO 1
@@jefsiv, the other person singing… Chicago was a band with multiple lead vocals… David Foster got in Peter Cetera’s head and made him think he was more important than the band… Watch, even this video, and you can see that not all the vocals were Cetara
Everybody liked Peter's vocals at the time. He was on fire, You're the Inspiration, Love Me Tomorrow, Hard to Say I'm Sorry, Stay the Night, Along Comes a Woman were all hits he sang lead. But without David Foster's production, Chicago wouldn't have succeeded. And Bill's vocals were a definite asset in this song. Very well put together song.
ANYONE ELSE SICK OF SEEING “Anyone here in 2024” or “2023” or “2022” THERE are MILLIONS of people in the world. OF FUC’ING COURSE someone is here in 2024. LOSERS
@@mizzindependent7504 i know that's right .. love today is more like a LOAN if u default on LOVE that this younger generation person has given it you.. it's done ... Years ago people worked at it
@JosephPellegrino-fp8zp Nothing new under the sun, including crapping on entire generations. PS- The younger ones didn't make divorce popular/acceptable...their parents and grandparents did.
My favorite Chicago song. I had just moved to Atlanta in 1984. Had a mad crush on a girl but it wasn't mutual so this song reminds me of it. It all worked out though. I met the love of my life shortly after I quit seeing the other girl. I've been married to her since 1986.
thats great. yes we have all lived this song after a breakup. i forgot about this song til it played on the radio station piped into my work place. peter cetera what a great voice
Beautiful Place and beautiful Históry... **BrOw** saludo de Brasil 🇧🇷 (...) We are together and Forever !!! Everywhere a moments, the song It do Fine !!! A Big Hug for everyone!!! Grace
Wow right in the heart of this time. I was only 8 years old at the time but strangely i understood completely. It took me until i was 22 to find out who sang this song!
12 27 23 ONE THE MOST BEAUTIFUL LOVE ❤ SONGS EVER. Chicago Native American Peter Paul Cetera of the Band Chicago, is a lyrical genius. Born September 13th 1944 and I believe he's still alive unbelievable talent. Singer , composer 🎸 guitarist. Peter Paul Cetera (/səˈtɛrə/ sə-TERR-ə; born September 13, 1944) is a retired American musician best known for being a frontman, vocalist, and bassist for the American rock band Chicago from 1967 until his departure in 1985. His career as a recording artist encompasses 17 studio albums with Chicago and 8 solo studio albums.
This is my favorite song from the album, and maybe my favorite Chicago song of the '80s. 1. It has two lead singers. 2. It utilizes the horns (unlike their other '80s hits) 3. A killer ending. ❤
I lost my husband 19 yrs ago on Christmas Eve in a car accident. I listened to this song over and over for months in the beginning, crying my eyes out. It was a long road of healing but eventually I met someone else and were happily married now but everytime I hear this i still cry for the one i lost too young. Rip Mike
Damn, Chicago is one of the most gifted, talented bands ever to record, everyone in the band has the most incredibly beautiful voice.. harmony is just bone chilling, soul grabbing 💕 we, as baby boomers are so blessed to have grown up listening along with this magnificent band! ❤️🙏👏👍
2024 I love this song and I want to say thanks sooo much for all of your beautiful music God Bless You All and RIP to those that’s gone on to heaven ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
Part of that is because Bill recognized Foster’s positive influence on the band, which Peter played a huge role in. The other guys got big pay days, but had resentment over the change and newfound success.
This is an epic ballad when you consider the scope of it: a lot of chord changes with sus chords (very David Foster), sevenths and ninths; a wall of sound with a lot of instruments including strings and of course horns; an extra-powerful bridge that goes beyond just a solo but has pretty-well everyone on deck doing something special; and a modified third chorus with that the punctuated "I don't want to!". And then there's the outro, which is totally different from the chorus and adds more strings, large horn movements, rhythm guitar, and overlapping vocals. They spared no effort or expense when it came to this production. The guitar solo isn't even a major part of the song, but they still brought in Michael Landau AND Paul Jackson Jr to play guitars. I still marvel at it.
@stevenbrown6593 HAAAAAAAAAA!! Lol 😆 🤣 😂 😹 That video, which is what it is, was recorded and done in 1984 . Peter's last album with Chicago was CHICAGO 17 . That song is on that album. 39 years ago, man. Peter left the band or was actually forced out in July 1985. You never noticed he wasn't on CHICAGO 18 ?? The record company (Warner Reprise) tried to get him back in the band, even though he had a number one song 🎵 on the KARATE KID II soundtrack called GLORY OF LOVE (in 1986) and a follow up song called "NEXT TIME I FALL " with Amy Grant which also reached number one. Cetera refused to go back to the band and though he did a lot of T.V appearances (as a soloist) those performances were by lip synching. It wasn't till 1995 he actually performed with his band "THE BAD DADDIES " live in person because after leaving Chicago Cetera said he did not want to or be pressured into singing Chicago's catalog because he didn't sing or wrote many of the old song's like "Saturday in the park " Make me smile" and "Color my world" . He wanted to do the songs 🎵 he wrote/sang in Chicago, and by 1995, he did have 5 solo albums out and was able to pull that off. Cetera said in 1992 he sang tunes he didn't like while he was in Chicago but had to because it was his job. He did perform HARD HABIT TO BREAK as a soloist and had a band member to sing Bill Champlins parts but noticeably Cetera sang that song and many of them in much LOWERED keys. There are concerts of him from 2009 to about 2017 of him doing so they are on TH-cam. Yes , he retired. He said he was done for good , tired of traveling and stopping before he lost his voice. He's presently 79 years old. He was 39 on the video 📹. Big difference.
@@jamescampbell8137With a voice like that, you'd have an ego too. He knew he was great, why not go solo and be free to do the music tou want to do and get away from the jealousies and haters in your band? He made the right decision. He did well, Chicago went on and did well too.
That's when I became a fan. Then I delved into their older stuff, loved that too, but listening to their 70s stuff in the 80s, it sounded so dated since there were no synthesizers.
I’ve only recently discovered this song and it’s actually hard to listen to. It instantly transports me to being a young kid again. My dad is alive, my mom is happy and I didn’t have a care in the world.
i rediscorvered this song a few weeks ago. its funny because I'm currently 20 years old haha. My parents were born in the 60's and they absolutely loved the 80's. its safe to say they're the reason why I enjoy this era of music the most! 👍
This song reminds me of good times. That's the power of music. It transports - almost teleports - you back in time. The best decade for me was from 1978 till 1989. So many good memories reinvoked by good music. Thanks Lord for this blessing.
It def does make you think of the good ol times. God wish I could go back.. when my parents were still around😢 Just hearing this, teleports me back. Chills...
To me this will always be my Number 1 Chicago song out of all the great music they made This is the one The vocals of Peter and Bill were a perfect match The lyrics are so deep and the music Beautiful and at times intense I wish we still had great music like this around today Heart touching music
I remember when this mid 80s classic was released in '84 July 1984 Peter cetera has an incredible vocal range I love when the drumming kicks in at 1:12 Chicago were an amazing band throughout the 70s and 80s Classic music never dies
@@nnieemmT These remarks are really sad. If you want to discuss sensitive subjects with which you disagree, perhaps do so in private communications, where a helpless young person battling with their gender identity won't see you and risk being wounded xx
Since we are throwing out the 3 wishes,, mine would be a billion dollars,, have a 12 inch,, uhh,, hammer,,, and be 20 something in 1980... On a more serious note,, kids, younger people don't have a clue what they missed. I would venture to say that the 60s, 70, and 80s,,, probably were,, and will be,, the best time in human history. We had simplicity coupled with creature comforts.. It is disgusting to me, knowing where we are now, compared to where we have been,, but it is what it is,, and we must make the best of what we have..
Happy 40th anniversary to "Hard Habit to Break"! I used to listen to that and rewind it very often, and come to think of it, it makes me have a stunning reaction and I enjoyed how the song ended too. This masterpiece got so popular in America and it peaked at #3 on the Billboard Hot 100 and Adult Contemporary.
@@lamarravery4094, it reached #3 on the Billboard Hot 100 for two weeks just 40 years ago only behind "Caribbean Queen (No More Love on the Run)" by Billy Ocean at #2 and "I Just Called to Say I Love You" by Stevie Wonder on its second and third weeks at #1.
@@lamarravery4094, it was #3 for two weeks just 40 years ago, only behind "Caribbean Queen (No More Love on the Run)" by Billy Ocean at #2 and "I Just Called to Say I Love You" by Stevie Wonder at its peak on top.
80’s are the best i miss those days 😢definitely feel 15 years old again to listen this masterpiece from Chicago is a hard habit to break im addicted to 80’s bby I’m not old I’m for ever young
I'm going back to the 80's....who's coming with me🙋♂️♥️🎼🎶
Never left
I'll bring the snacks!
Me
My Time Machine is almost complete. We’ll take the carpool lane to get there!
I'd like to take that trip with ya
Bill and Peter was just pure music magic in this!
Agree
Don’t forget to mention @davidfoster!
💯💯💯💯♥️
Agreed. Too bad Jimmy pankow kicked them both out.
@@paulkeilman3510 Jimmy Pankow is an arrogant asshole.
This definitely is a great song. Lyrics, voices, music, it all fits really nicely together. yes, youngsters, this is how real music sounds.
As a "youngster" I absolutely agree. Most of todays artists pump out music targeted towards becoming viral on social media and it's a shame. Sure, there are gems out there, but nothing beats the 80s and 90s. People put a lot more soul into the work back then and it shows.
"real music" 😂
Being without real music takes a lot of getting used to, you learn to live with it..BUT I DON'T WANT TO...
I could never get tired of listening to the music I grew up listening to ❤
80s music was...is....will always be.....MAGICAL.
you should have been around for the 50's and 60's
@@doninmichigan Oh but I have heard the music of 50s & 60s, in-fact I have a whole collection of Jazz & doo wop songs. It's just that I grew up in the 80s so I am a bit more partial towards the music of that era.
Hell yeah
80's music rules!!
Amen.
'Hard Habit To Break' was nominated for 4 Grammy awards and took home the prize for Best Arrangement, Instrumental and Vocals in 1985 🏆
@RHINO: "Hard Habit to Break" is a song written by Steve Kipner and John Lewis Parker, produced and arranged by David Foster and recorded by the group Chicago for their 1984 album Chicago 17, with Bill Champlin and Peter Cetera sharing lead vocals. Released as the second single from the album, it reached No. 3 on the Billboard Hot 100[2] and was prevented from any more chart movement by "Caribbean Queen (No More Love on the Run)" by Billy Ocean and "I Just Called To Say I Love You" by Stevie Wonder. "Hard Habit to Break" also peaked at No. 3 on the Adult Contemporary chart.[3][4] Overseas it peaked at No. 8 on the UK Singles Chart. 😃
@@Supersweetguy Steve Kipner and John L. Parker back in the 70s (1974) came to America from England with an unknown GUITARIST/SINGER. named Peter Beckett , J.C Crowley a Texas country music musician met Beckett and for a while Beckett, Crowley, Kipner and Lewis had a group organized and I cant remember the name of the group but soon after, Kipner and Lewis dropped out of the band . In 1976 Beckett, Crowley brought in Ronn Moss(ex Ridge Forester on "Bold and the Beautiful") and Moss's friend from High school drummer John Frieson . Becckett/Crowley wrote the first number one Billboard song of 1978 "BABY COME BACK" number one for 3 weeks. And the band was called PLAYER. On Players debut album, Kipner and Lewis co wrote "Cancellation" "Movin up" and "Love is where you find it" with Beckett. Beckett lead sings "Baby Come Back" Crowley sang on "This time Im in it for love". Player broke up after their 4th album in 1982. Kipner/Beckett had a duo group called "Think out Loud" (1988) and that album can be heard on TH-cam. I mentioned all this because I bought Players albums as they came out and when CHICAGO 17 came out in 1984, I looked at the credits on the songs and the names Steve Kipner/ J.L Parker , I instantly recognized those two but I never saw their faces but I knew they were connected to Player and lol I was right.
The intro is played by the greatest electronic instrument Yamaha DX7, released in 1983, the sounds of which were used by Queen, Whitney Houston, Europe, Toto and others. Preset called E.PIANO 1
It's the hardest habit to press the down thumb in this song .
Who cares.!!
In 85 , I was 10. I'm 46 and this is still golden
Isn’t though pure gold love this song
Yup me too every word you just wrote
46
I was 6 and it’s still burned in brain.
Got'ya by 3 years, and I'll never get tired of listening to Peter Cetera knock it out of the park every time
Same!
Bills voice is so beautiful
I heard a recent clip of his voice, he's still amazing at 77!
yep. strong, emotive and has the kick that this and many of their songs needed!
I love Peter Cetera, but the texture in Bill Champlin’s voice makes this song extra special. Totally swoonworthy!
I only found out earlier this year that it wasn't Peter with overdubs.
E com Peter Cettera fazendo segunda voz de luxo❤😂👍
Of course with you.
Both have earned their flowers.
I am a bloke and I can feel the swoon :)
Chicago’s ballads were some of the greatest songs of the 80s
Most people talk about the vocals of Peter Cetera, but without Bill Champlin, this song wouldn't be the same
Who?
@@jefsiv, the other person singing…
Chicago was a band with multiple lead vocals…
David Foster got in Peter Cetera’s head and made him think he was more important than the band…
Watch, even this video, and you can see that not all the vocals were Cetara
Very true
I totally agree. They compliment each other very well.
Everybody liked Peter's vocals at the time. He was on fire, You're the Inspiration, Love Me Tomorrow, Hard to Say I'm Sorry, Stay the Night, Along Comes a Woman were all hits he sang lead. But without David Foster's production, Chicago wouldn't have succeeded. And Bill's vocals were a definite asset in this song. Very well put together song.
The old love songs you will never see again!
❤ I'm 76 but I'm living back in the 80's🎉
i'm only 68 and living back in the 70s
Enjoy brother!
❤
Me too! I'm 64.
I'm roughly half the age of all of you lol age has NOTHING to do with it
Anyone else still listening to this amazing artist in 2025?
ANYONE ELSE SICK OF SEEING
“Anyone here in 2024” or “2023” or “2022”
THERE are MILLIONS of people in the world.
OF FUC’ING COURSE someone is here in 2024.
LOSERS
🙋♀️
Band!!
@@kimmymerlose739twat....😂
Me!!
If you've ever screwed up a relationship, this is the song you played.
Thought it was about smoking
I love this song
He screwed up now we are both alone.
@@richandiben its about whatever you want it to be
@@richandiben It's about soda
Some generations will never know the true meaning of a love song.
Sad but true.
@@mizzindependent7504 i know that's right .. love today is more like a LOAN if u default on LOVE that this younger generation person has given it you.. it's done ... Years ago people worked at it
Agreed
Um...ok...
@JosephPellegrino-fp8zp Nothing new under the sun, including crapping on entire generations.
PS- The younger ones didn't make divorce popular/acceptable...their parents and grandparents did.
My favorite Chicago song. I had just moved to Atlanta in 1984. Had a mad crush on a girl but it wasn't mutual so this song reminds me of it. It all worked out though. I met the love of my life shortly after I quit seeing the other girl. I've been married to her since 1986.
thats great. yes we have all lived this song after a breakup. i forgot about this song til it played on the radio station piped into my work place. peter cetera what a great voice
Naiguara que hermoso es
Beautiful Place and beautiful Históry... **BrOw** saludo de Brasil 🇧🇷 (...) We are together and Forever !!! Everywhere a moments, the song It do Fine !!! A Big Hug for everyone!!! Grace
I remember when this song came out it seemed like everyone I knew loved it!
Wow right in the heart of this time. I was only 8 years old at the time but strangely i understood completely. It took me until i was 22 to find out who sang this song!
Chicago had some of the best music videos of the 80s
Chicago’s songs have so much love.
Peter Cetera’s voice is unique and was the special part of Chicago. You couldn’t wait to hear him sing.
One of the greatest concerts! So glad i got to live and experience the 80's!!! Can we all jump in a time machine and go back!!!
love 80s grew up in that era went to cokeacola starplex in Dallas to Aerosmith and journey it was awesome
@@chrissyking8155 Me too.
I wish
The 80’s were the best decade to be alive in tons of great music
✋🏼
Peter Cetera, his voice is the calling card of Chicago!
Don´t forget to mention Bill Champlin in the backing vocals
@@rolandomoralescastro7372 Actually Bill is singing co-lead vocals on this song.
@@darwinia55 Yes
@@rolandomoralescastro7372 bill’s presence is missed in Chicago, even Lou pardini is missed, Loren gold is not meant for this song.
@@rolandomoralescastro7372 Both are amazing! This is a CLASSIC!
12 27 23
ONE THE MOST BEAUTIFUL LOVE ❤ SONGS EVER.
Chicago Native
American
Peter Paul Cetera
of the Band Chicago, is a lyrical genius.
Born September 13th 1944 and I believe he's still alive unbelievable talent.
Singer , composer 🎸 guitarist.
Peter Paul Cetera
(/səˈtɛrə/ sə-TERR-ə;
born September 13, 1944)
is a retired American musician best known for being a frontman, vocalist, and bassist for the American rock band Chicago from 1967 until his departure in 1985.
His career as a recording artist encompasses 17 studio albums with Chicago and 8 solo studio albums.
Kids now will never know how extremely talented musicians from the 80s were!
They will know cuz we parents brought them up on it..GRINS :-)
I'm 17 I love Chicago
Yes, very few Entertainers today just performers
What happened❓️
The greatest decade of music......EVER!!
An absolute Masterpiece.
This is my favorite song from the album, and maybe my favorite Chicago song of the '80s.
1. It has two lead singers.
2. It utilizes the horns (unlike their other '80s hits)
3. A killer ending. ❤
You can thank David Foster for that!
@Enguarde98 The 4th single from 17, "Along Comes A Woman" got plenty of horns.
Cetera and Champlin sounded smooth together. I wish they'd have done more than that.
@@christophertaylor9471 Champlin was a great addition. He could write and sing. When Terry Kath died in '78 they were all but done.
Fuckin A!
Peter Cetera will always be the voice and face of Chicago, just like Steve Perry for Journey
I wish we could go back in time
Man I wish we’d could have gotten this chance to do this all over again
I lost my husband 19 yrs ago on Christmas Eve in a car accident. I listened to this song over and over for months in the beginning, crying my eyes out. It was a long road of healing but eventually I met someone else and were happily married now but everytime I hear this i still cry for the one i lost too young. Rip Mike
Your post hit me hard. I too lost my husband to a car accident, 8 years ago, on December 22nd. His name was Mike too. Take care and happy Christmas
So sorry for your loss! Only people in love for a long time can truly understand.
Im so sorry..keep on fighting..ure a strong woman❤!
Me to
God bless you sweet heart ❤
In the 80's during my teenage years, I idolized this man. Peter Cetera is one of the all-time GREATS. Thank you sir.
Released in the 80s, 26 years old me can still relate in 2024. TIMELESS.
Probably their best one. X💐
Don’t care what the old fogie’s say, this song is killer. It’s one of my favorites from Chicago. Thanks for uploading it.
I'm an old fogie and I LOVE CHICAGO
I think it’s the best song from them ngl
What old fogies?
I,m a 67 year's old fogie and I still listen to CHICAGO on a regular basis. PEACE BE WITH YOU MY FRIEND'S.✌️✌️✌️😎😎😎🏴🏴🏴🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦
@@hopppy54 haha alot of us who were young uns listening to this song are now old fogies🤣🤣
Chicago Is The Best 💯 Period
Damn, Chicago is one of the most gifted, talented bands ever to record, everyone in the band has the most incredibly beautiful voice.. harmony is just bone chilling, soul grabbing 💕 we, as baby boomers are so blessed to have grown up listening along with this magnificent band! ❤️🙏👏👍
I totally agree chicago one great band of all time
2024 I love this song and I want to say thanks sooo much for all of your beautiful music God Bless You All and RIP to those that’s gone on to heaven ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
What is great is that Bill and Peter are still friends to this day despite there being differences in the band. They always mantained a friendship.
Part of that is because Bill recognized Foster’s positive influence on the band, which Peter played a huge role in. The other guys got big pay days, but had resentment over the change and newfound success.
I dont know why i love his voice so much...so romantic
This is an epic ballad when you consider the scope of it: a lot of chord changes with sus chords (very David Foster), sevenths and ninths; a wall of sound with a lot of instruments including strings and of course horns; an extra-powerful bridge that goes beyond just a solo but has pretty-well everyone on deck doing something special; and a modified third chorus with that the punctuated "I don't want to!". And then there's the outro, which is totally different from the chorus and adds more strings, large horn movements, rhythm guitar, and overlapping vocals. They spared no effort or expense when it came to this production. The guitar solo isn't even a major part of the song, but they still brought in Michael Landau AND Paul Jackson Jr to play guitars. I still marvel at it.
Excellent review! Thank you.
this is a great post about a great song and a great production
Well said! I think the outro is extraordinary. It's ambitious, it's powerful and sexy!
Nobody brings it home like Cetera.
I have so many great memories wrapped up with Chicagos greatest hits. This is back when the world seemed to be so much simpler. I miss it
I think this song wos in the heavy metal charts in sounds magazine in 1984
Truer words couldnt express 4me...❤
Peter you have a beautiful singing voice I love all your songs
Peter retired permanently from singing and performing in 2019.
@stevenbrown6593 HAAAAAAAAAA!! Lol 😆 🤣 😂 😹 That video, which is what it is, was recorded and done in 1984 . Peter's last album with Chicago was CHICAGO 17 . That song is on that album. 39 years ago, man. Peter left the band or was actually forced out in July 1985. You never noticed he wasn't on CHICAGO 18 ?? The record company (Warner Reprise) tried to get him back in the band, even though he had a number one song 🎵 on the KARATE KID II soundtrack called GLORY OF LOVE (in 1986) and a follow up song called "NEXT TIME I FALL " with Amy Grant which also reached number one. Cetera refused to go back to the band and though he did a lot of T.V appearances (as a soloist) those performances were by lip synching. It wasn't till 1995 he actually performed with his band "THE BAD DADDIES " live in person because after leaving Chicago Cetera said he did not want to or be pressured into singing Chicago's catalog because he didn't sing or wrote many of the old song's like "Saturday in the park " Make me smile" and "Color my world" . He wanted to do the songs 🎵 he wrote/sang in Chicago, and by 1995, he did have 5 solo albums out and was able to pull that off. Cetera said in 1992 he sang tunes he didn't like while he was in Chicago but had to because it was his job. He did perform HARD HABIT TO BREAK as a soloist and had a band member to sing Bill Champlins parts but noticeably Cetera sang that song and many of them in much LOWERED keys. There are concerts of him from 2009 to about 2017 of him doing so they are on TH-cam. Yes , he retired. He said he was done for good , tired of traveling and stopping before he lost his voice. He's presently 79 years old. He was 39 on the video 📹. Big difference.
Peter Cetera CANNOT be replaced as the lead singer!!!!
You're absolutely correct, and Steve Perry of Journey same.
He was the Best
They had multiple lead singers even before Cetera's ego got in the way
Both are beautiful x
@@jamescampbell8137With a voice like that, you'd have an ego too. He knew he was great, why not go solo and be free to do the music tou want to do and get away from the jealousies and haters in your band? He made the right decision. He did well, Chicago went on and did well too.
There are certain 80’s songs that give me an overwhelmingly painful and bittersweet sense of nostalgia. This is definitely one of them.
Astonishing ballad.
It ticks so many boxes for an awesome song...
Co-lead vocals,
Synths, strings and brass,
Electric guitar solo...
Just perfect!
Peter Cetera is throwing off major gleem with his smile. This song is giving me sexy vibes. Lol 😅
Peter Cattera has the best voice I've ever heard!!!❤❤😅😅
For everyone who has screwed up a relationship, this song is for us.
Been there, done that
❤ lolol
Forty years after this song debuted, Chicago was a hard habit to break! Truly an epic romantic classic!
The ultimate break up song. If you've been through it, then you know how hard this hits.
Yesssss this song s big awesomeness wooo fresh the end is killer mmmmmmmyesssssss love chicago
Definitely yes!
I wish I could go back to this time, the 80s. Such better days and music 🎉😁❤
This is the song to listen to, when you're in Love ❤️
Bill Champlin has a helluva voice. Smooth like velvet.
The perfect music for when the world tries to shock and shake you and take away your softness
Wow I’m 50 now this was my song in the 80’s when I was dating someone
Was me and Brenda salguero song 1985 my first love❤
Time warp to 1984. Bill Lamplin voice brought Chicago to another era in their history. He voiced some of their biggest hits of the 1980's
Champlin
i MISS THE 80'S
70's
@@Nanadidit1984
My GOD!!! What a group!!! Peter Cetera God bless him!!!
After all these years...deep in the night, feeling that pain every night.
What Ever You Say, 80's Chicago was the Most Iconic Era for The Band.
That's when I became a fan. Then I delved into their older stuff, loved that too, but listening to their 70s stuff in the 80s, it sounded so dated since there were no synthesizers.
This song needs more love. It's a very well crafted song that hits just the right spots! Such a good song.
Pretty sure Pankow received a grammy for Best Arrangement/Instrumental Pop Duo or group. Such a great, great song...........
Shut up! It was popular for its time.
I wish music was like this today. ❤
Unbelievable song...from an unbelievable time. 40 years ago. Perfection.
My son Nasir Kadi loved this song, he passed February 2024. Rest in peace my love.
Blessings❤
My sincere condolences✨✨✨
Pu
My God, I am so sorry for your loss.
So very sorry for your loss. 😢. I know you miss your dear son.
One of my fave song of Chicago... Thnx Peter and Bill for the amazing voice... Love it so much...
I’ve only recently discovered this song and it’s actually hard to listen to. It instantly transports me to being a young kid again. My dad is alive, my mom is happy and I didn’t have a care in the world.
I remember that feeling too
Love this song
The Good Ol days😊
Bought a tear to my eye great comment Brad respect 🤙
I never left the 80s or 90s❤
I know exactly what you mean!!!
One of my fave
Love Chicago all of my life!❤❤❤
Dad told me y'all went to the veterans rally Harley Davidson Bro's love both of you ❤😂
I saw Chicago live in 1984 when this song was popular in Northern California. I was 20. Seems like yesterday. Good times!
Your lucky!
Lol I was born in.'84! Sweet x
I saw them live in north Carolina 1984. I was 20 ! ✌️
i rediscorvered this song a few weeks ago. its funny because I'm currently 20 years old haha. My parents were born in the 60's and they absolutely loved the 80's. its safe to say they're the reason why I enjoy this era of music the most! 👍
This song reminds me of good times. That's the power of music. It transports - almost teleports - you back in time. The best decade for me was from 1978 till 1989. So many good memories reinvoked by good music. Thanks Lord for this blessing.
I am 51 now. and this takes me back to being a kid in middle school and my first love.
Amen
It def does make you think of the good ol times. God wish I could go back.. when my parents were still around😢 Just hearing this, teleports me back. Chills...
I love Chicago songs, 2023
Me to
stronger music and Voice from chicago .wonderful brass arrangement
To me this will always be my Number 1 Chicago song out of all the great music they made This is the one The vocals of Peter and Bill were a perfect match The lyrics are so deep and the music Beautiful and at times intense I wish we still had great music like this around today Heart touching music
Its hard to believe this song is 40 years old. It will forever take me back to my freshman year in high school
Always get chills when the horns come in.
I agree. Totally.
So talented.
Me too. Nice shot of them doing it too.
Remember when music used to do that to us?
JAILBREAK!
Bill champlin plus peter cetera..awesome
I remember when this mid 80s classic was released in '84
July 1984
Peter cetera has an incredible vocal range
I love when the drumming kicks in at 1:12
Chicago were an amazing band throughout the 70s and 80s
Classic music never dies
Classic Chicago 's song
These were REAL men back then. Outstanding band!
As opposed to unREALmen? Im just joking with ya.
@@lamueldagon7618 many real men today too of course but sadly many men today who think they are females 😭😭
And "ladys" who think they are males. Thanks feminism.....!
@@magnuswettermark8293 yes, truly sad 😔
@@nnieemmT
These remarks are really sad. If you want to discuss sensitive subjects with which you disagree, perhaps do so in private communications, where a helpless young person battling with their gender identity won't see you and risk being wounded xx
Bill and Peter! The ultimate duo for a Chicago song!
If I had three wishes, they would be:
1. To go back to the 80s.
2. To go back to the 80s.
3. To go back to the 80s.
3 wishes? Do God's will, Help others,, and Find a companion for what little is left of my life. You can never go back, only forward.
Since we are throwing out the 3 wishes,, mine would be a billion dollars,, have a 12 inch,, uhh,, hammer,,, and be 20 something in 1980...
On a more serious note,, kids, younger people don't have a clue what they missed. I would venture to say that the 60s, 70, and 80s,,, probably were,, and will be,, the best time in human history. We had simplicity coupled with creature comforts.. It is disgusting to me, knowing where we are now, compared to where we have been,, but it is what it is,, and we must make the best of what we have..
Those vocals ❤
This song hard to break 💔
There is always that one song that stirs a memory. Still think about her when I hear this song.
Happy 40th anniversary to "Hard Habit to Break"! I used to listen to that and rewind it very often, and come to think of it, it makes me have a stunning reaction and I enjoyed how the song ended too. This masterpiece got so popular in America and it peaked at #3 on the Billboard Hot 100 and Adult Contemporary.
Should've went to number one, it's a masterpiece. Sadly, no one from the band wrote it.
@@lamarravery4094, it reached #3 on the Billboard Hot 100 for two weeks just 40 years ago only behind "Caribbean Queen (No More Love on the Run)" by Billy Ocean at #2 and "I Just Called to Say I Love You" by Stevie Wonder on its second and third weeks at #1.
@@lamarravery4094, it was #3 for two weeks just 40 years ago, only behind "Caribbean Queen (No More Love on the Run)" by Billy Ocean at #2 and "I Just Called to Say I Love You" by Stevie Wonder at its peak on top.
80’s are the best i miss those days 😢definitely feel 15 years old again to listen this masterpiece from Chicago is a hard habit to break im addicted to 80’s bby I’m not old I’m for ever young
I’ve always loved this song- but when you go through it, the words mean everything so much more. 😢❤
Excuse me,while i go back 40 yrs. And cry😢.ok im good now😅🎉😂
Yes I am still listening to this in 2024 I got the best of Chicago while I was in Desert storm love it
This song, the vocals, the lyrics = sheer perfection.
God this song takes me away. The harmonies are just incredible. I was 14 when this song came out and I’m 52 now. What a time it was.
❤ Yes!!!
Happy sound song Peter cetera happy goodbless👍💖💖👏👏🙏🙏🇵🇭🇵🇭
Love is an addiction 😢
Happy to say I lived through the very BEST music from late 1950's to 1980's.
And 1990s
Lucky you!
Do you hold any records for the longest living human at all?! God bless you with health and many more years of good music.