Peter Cetera left the band a few years before this came out. Chicago has always had multiple singers. Cetera just sang the most. This is Bill Champlin. He was in the band for a while before Cetera left. Jason Scheff was Cetera's actual replacement both on vocals and bass.
@@chetstevensq Technically Donnie Dacus was Terry's replacement on both guitar and vocals but when Bill came in he definitely had a more similar vocal to Terry than Donnie did. So in that regard you could say Bill was the true vocal replacement for Terry.
@@sharkmedia5969 well yea since it was like a three year gap between Terry's passing and Bill's arrival. I meant on the arrangements of "classics", Bill slotted into Terry's space.
Peter Cetera left Chicago after the album Chicago 17 (1985). You would like I Don’t Want To Live Without Your Love from the same album and is also another power ballad type song.
An interesting back story to this song was Cheap Trick had the choice of singing this song or The Flame. Cheap Trick chose The Flame and Look Away was given to Chicago. Both songs reached number one so the right band sang the right song.
Bill came with quite a pedigree as a songwriter. He'd already won a Grammy as a cowriter for *After The Love Is Gone" by Earth Wind & Fire a decade before this.
Bill Champlin actually came into the band in 1981 for the recording of Chicago 16. On 17, both Peter Cetera and Bill Champlin sang co-lead vocals on Hard Habit to Break. Both 16 and 17 were produced by David Foster who made Peter Cetera the focal point of the band and also softened the sound of the band. Both albums, especially 17, were commercially successful with 17 being the band's biggest album by units sold, even though it only peaked at #4 in the US in comparison to the band's fifth through ninth albums which all topped the charts from 1972 to 1975. When Cetera left in 1985, the band brought Jason Scheff in to replace him but kept Foster on as producer for one more album. Scheff sang lead vocals on all four singles from 18 (one of which he shared lead vocals with Bill Champlin). When Chicago 19 was released, it was actually produced by two different producers - Chas Sanford and Ron Nevison. All four songs produced by Nevison were released as singles. The first three, all with Champlin on lead, hit the top ten with Look Away reaching #1. The fourth single, sung by Scheff, stalled at #55 on the singles chart. One other song from the album with Scheff on lead vocals was remixed for the next album which was the band's third greatest hits album, and that single peaked at #5 in early 1990 and would become the band's last top ten single on Billboard's Hot 100 chart.
I remember when Peter Cetera went solo and had a great album actually.. "Glory of Love" was in "Karate Kid Part 2"... He had great songs on that album..👍
Your right Angela, the horns were missing for this song, I'm not sure why. You should also check out their video "Hard habit to break", both Peter and Bill share lead vocals,
Great song to play when you’re feeling melancholy. I was 17 when this song came out and ironically, had just mutually broken up with my girlfriend as I was leaving for college and she had one more year of high school. Within a month she started dating my best friend who was also a year younger than me. So this song has always been a tear jerker for me too. 😂
After the passing of Terry Kath Peter wanted to be the front and center of the band his ego was kept in check by Terry. As a Chicago fan since the early 70s as much of great part PC was his leaving was no great loss to me. I've been to Chicago concerts since he left and they are still awesome. ❤
Hi Angela, I have tuned into your channel in recent months. I just want to say, I love your reactions to the tracks. You have great taste in music for a young person. 🩵
Chicago was already heading in this direction, even with Peter Cetera in the group. The horns weren't always a prominent figure at this point. It really didn't have anything to do with a different lead singer.
Google Angela and read the changing in line-up of this band. The follower of Pete Cetera actually was Jason Scheff. But Chalpin also was a singer, just like Robert Lamm in the beginning years of Chicago !
I miss the Terry Kath days. They remained a great band, always, but with Terry Kath, they had an edge, you know, bluesy with that special 'thing' that makes a band legendary.
Wow, good call Joe! I 'd never thought Angela would ever react to this song. If I'm not mistaken, this was Chicago's last number one hit written by who else, Diane Warren. Bill Champlin brought an unique and expressive voice to the band when he joined in the end of '81. He did sing backup and was seen in the 'Hard for me to Say Im Sorry" video Angela reacted. It was the group's first number one since 1976's "If you leave me now". Champlin is well known for co writing the huge hit "After The Love is Gone" for Earth Wind And Fire. After Cetera left the group Champlin and Jason Scheff took over most of the vocals for the group. Skeptical by many Chicago fans, Scheff did very well in his first album hitting Number 3 on the charts with 'Will You Sill Love Me?" Sorry you were a little disappointed, La. But while Cetera was still in Chicago from "Hard for Me to Say Im Sorry (1982) til his departure in '85, there were hits Chicago had with the band using horns along with Cetera's vocals. "Along Comes A Woman" is a good one and "Hard habit to Break" was a huge hit that was featured in Cetera's last album with Chicago (1984) that also had "You're in the Inspiration". Its interesting how Angela brought up how the band's sound changed. I remembered watching Chicago's behind the music on VH1 years ago, co founder and sax player Walt Parazaider brought up how the band wouldnt sign with record companies because they'd just wanted the power ballads, they wanted to get rid of the horns. To Parazaider's credit, the band stuck to their guns. Parazaider said about taking the horns away, "it was like they wanted to take the piano away from Elton John, it doesnt happen".
Sweetie say you love me by Chicago it has the lead singer Jason scheff he took over after Peter Cetera loud but the original lead singer was Bill Kaplan. Chicago had its biggest hits after Jason scheff became the lead singer the late eighties and nineties there is sound changed a bit but they still had the brass section and amazing vocals. Another great song is this song called if she would have been faithful also with Jason scheff lead singing
Yes, you are correct: this IS a "totally different band." There are TWO Chicago's, the original lineup (1967 - 1978), and after. Chicago's best music, the "rock & roll band with horns" were the original lineup. Peter Cetera stayed until 1985, but even then, the brass section was mostly written out. You really should listen to the ORIGINAL Chicago first ;). Try Chicago's "Call on Me" next.
Oh and if you want something that sounds like Peter Cetera (although IMO you can't compare!) play Will You Still Love Me by Chicago, Jason Scheff is amazing and hits those notes!!!
You should REALLY react to Color My World from the Tanglewood Concert and I'm A Man from the Chicago Transit Authority Album (Studio Version). You would really enjoy them. Terry Kath was the lead singer on them. You had stated that you loved his voice on Make Me Smile but, at the time you didn't know who the singer was.
Angela if you are looking for a nice blend of Peter, Bill who you appeared to like on Look Away, try "Once in a Lifetime" by Chicago. Or Waiting for you to Decide or Sonny Think Twice have both on them, great horns and beautiful arrangement. Of course David Foster might or might not have had a little hand in those! I love that you appreciate Chicago! One of the best all time bands!
Peter Cetera left Chicago in 1985 over artistic differences. He didn't want to take the band so "mainstream pop", but didn't find much support in the group
Angela, Peter left Chicago in 1985, so he was long gone by the time this was released. His final album was Chicago 17. Power ballads are what you mainly get from Chicago after Terry Kath's passing in 1978. Bill Champlin is on lead vocals here. He is not an original member of the group.
Possibly the best of the insipid ballad era. 1967 -1977 Terry Kath era, the rock era like 25 or 6 to 4. 1978 - 1985 Cetera insipid ballad band era. 1985 - today fusion of hits nothing really new, this and a couple other hits. Robert Lamm last of the original lead singers (Saturday in the Park) takes over directional lead.
80's had a lot of canned music, making the labels and the investors happy but I still think the 80's was a great decade to experience music wise. Not much else going for the 80's tbh.
I like this guy's voice more than Cetera, though I like Peter. I remember when this song came out in 1988. Used to see it on Friday night videos. One of my favorite songs.
Should have watched original video, would have seen them playing, but you wouldn't have recognized Bill singing, he lost about 75 lbs, shaved, got long hair and without Peter two singers instead of 3. Song on your phone , he and Peter sang together, never him singing alone. But far from back singer, shared songs with Peter, Hard Habit big examples. And about ones blocked, went to that page because you said could watch it. Did, followed you on it, since, each time seeing ones blocked from RUclips, few to see, mostly have to pay, not what I wanted. Why have that on page if isn't free like RUclips? 😡
Peter Cetera left the band a few years before this came out. Chicago has always had multiple singers. Cetera just sang the most. This is Bill Champlin. He was in the band for a while before Cetera left. Jason Scheff was Cetera's actual replacement both on vocals and bass.
Bill was Terry's replacement vocally.
@@chetstevensq Technically Donnie Dacus was Terry's replacement on both guitar and vocals but when Bill came in he definitely had a more similar vocal to Terry than Donnie did. So in that regard you could say Bill was the true vocal replacement for Terry.
Fun fact, the father of Jason Scheff, was a great session bass playr, just to hear on "Riders on the storm"- The Doors.
@@sharkmedia5969 well yea since it was like a three year gap between Terry's passing and Bill's arrival. I meant on the arrangements of "classics", Bill slotted into Terry's space.
Peter Cetera left Chicago after the album Chicago 17 (1985). You would like I Don’t Want To Live Without Your Love from the same album and is also another power ballad type song.
An interesting back story to this song was Cheap Trick had the choice of singing this song or The Flame. Cheap Trick chose The Flame and Look Away was given to Chicago. Both songs reached number one so the right band sang the right song.
Bill came with quite a pedigree as a songwriter.
He'd already won a Grammy as a cowriter for *After The Love Is Gone" by Earth Wind & Fire a decade before this.
Bill Champlin actually came into the band in 1981 for the recording of Chicago 16. On 17, both Peter Cetera and Bill Champlin sang co-lead vocals on Hard Habit to Break. Both 16 and 17 were produced by David Foster who made Peter Cetera the focal point of the band and also softened the sound of the band. Both albums, especially 17, were commercially successful with 17 being the band's biggest album by units sold, even though it only peaked at #4 in the US in comparison to the band's fifth through ninth albums which all topped the charts from 1972 to 1975. When Cetera left in 1985, the band brought Jason Scheff in to replace him but kept Foster on as producer for one more album. Scheff sang lead vocals on all four singles from 18 (one of which he shared lead vocals with Bill Champlin). When Chicago 19 was released, it was actually produced by two different producers - Chas Sanford and Ron Nevison. All four songs produced by Nevison were released as singles. The first three, all with Champlin on lead, hit the top ten with Look Away reaching #1. The fourth single, sung by Scheff, stalled at #55 on the singles chart. One other song from the album with Scheff on lead vocals was remixed for the next album which was the band's third greatest hits album, and that single peaked at #5 in early 1990 and would become the band's last top ten single on Billboard's Hot 100 chart.
I graduated in 1988. We had some of the most awesome music that year. Chicago was definitely one of my favorites. MTV had it going on back then.
Class of 88!
Yes, we had some great music that year.
Class of '88 here, too.
@@jackieblue7591 we are awesome 😊
@@hodgesmuzick70 Yes, we are! 💯
I was a sophomore...you right 88 had alot of good songs
I was lucky enough to see Chicago in Toronto in the early 70s...what a great experience hearing their original sound!
Lol...born in 77. This was the first song that made me cry.
Bill Champlin on lead vocals. Peter left in 1985.
YEP !
She literally looked it up at the end of the video. But i guess if you watched the whole thing you would have known that.
I remember when Peter Cetera went solo and had a great album actually.. "Glory of Love" was in "Karate Kid Part 2"... He had great songs on that album..👍
This was Chicago's last Billboard 100 #1 song. It was actually one of the biggest hits of 1988.
I remember seeing the official music video at some point in my teens and liking it. This song has managed to stick with me.
Your right Angela, the horns were missing for this song, I'm not sure why. You should also check out their video "Hard habit to break", both Peter and Bill share lead vocals,
This was Chicago’s last #1 song
I think Chicago lost something after the death of Terry Kath. Something they never got back....
Great song to play when you’re feeling melancholy. I was 17 when this song came out and ironically, had just mutually broken up with my girlfriend as I was leaving for college and she had one more year of high school. Within a month she started dating my best friend who was also a year younger than me. So this song has always been a tear jerker for me too. 😂
After the passing of Terry Kath Peter wanted to be the front and center of the band his ego was kept in check by Terry. As a Chicago fan since the early 70s as much of great part PC was his leaving was no great loss to me. I've been to Chicago concerts since he left and they are still awesome. ❤
Awesome! Another one of my favorites! Really enjoying your channel!
I love this song
Saw Chicago live just before Peter left at Alpine Valley. 2nd best concert I ever saw. 90 minutes of old Chicago, 90 minutes of new Chicago.
What was the best u ever saw..?
Joe Jackson at the Chicago Theater . Laughter and Lust tour.
Hi Angela, I have tuned into your channel in recent months. I just want to say, I love your reactions to the tracks. You have great taste in music for a young person. 🩵
Chicago was already heading in this direction, even with Peter Cetera in the group. The horns weren't always a prominent figure at this point. It really didn't have anything to do with a different lead singer.
Even in the early days Peter Cetera, Robert Lamm and Terry Kath took turns singing lead. 😊
Angela was like..who dis? 😂
Google Angela and read the changing in line-up of this band. The follower of Pete Cetera actually was Jason Scheff. But Chalpin also was a singer, just like Robert Lamm in the beginning years of Chicago !
Been in three major accidents and died twice an the broken heart is still the worst
I miss the Terry Kath days. They remained a great band, always, but with Terry Kath, they had an edge, you know, bluesy with that special 'thing' that makes a band legendary.
The video is good for this one. Allways enjoy your reactions.
Wow, good call Joe! I 'd never thought Angela would ever react to this song. If I'm not mistaken, this was Chicago's last number one hit written by who else, Diane Warren.
Bill Champlin brought an unique and expressive voice to the band when he joined in the end of '81. He did sing backup and was seen in the 'Hard for me to Say Im Sorry" video Angela reacted. It was the group's first number one since 1976's "If you leave me now". Champlin is well known for co writing the huge hit "After The Love is Gone" for Earth Wind And Fire. After Cetera left the group Champlin and Jason Scheff took over most of the vocals for the group. Skeptical by many Chicago fans, Scheff did very well in his first album hitting Number 3 on the charts with 'Will You Sill Love Me?"
Sorry you were a little disappointed, La. But while Cetera was still in Chicago from "Hard for Me to Say Im Sorry (1982) til his departure in '85, there were hits Chicago had with the band using horns along with Cetera's vocals. "Along Comes A Woman" is a good one and "Hard habit to Break" was a huge hit that was featured in Cetera's last album with Chicago (1984) that also had "You're in the Inspiration".
Its interesting how Angela brought up how the band's sound changed. I remembered watching Chicago's behind the music on VH1 years ago, co founder and sax player Walt Parazaider brought up how the band wouldnt sign with record companies because they'd just wanted the power ballads, they wanted to get rid of the horns. To Parazaider's credit, the band stuck to their guns. Parazaider said about taking the horns away, "it was like they wanted to take the piano away from Elton John, it doesnt happen".
More 80s Chicago, please!
Sweetie say you love me by Chicago it has the lead singer Jason scheff he took over after Peter Cetera loud but the original lead singer was Bill Kaplan. Chicago had its biggest hits after Jason scheff became the lead singer the late eighties and nineties there is sound changed a bit but they still had the brass section and amazing vocals. Another great song is this song called if she would have been faithful also with Jason scheff lead singing
Yes, you are correct: this IS a "totally different band." There are TWO Chicago's, the original lineup (1967 - 1978), and after.
Chicago's best music, the "rock & roll band with horns" were the original lineup. Peter Cetera stayed until 1985, but even then, the brass section was mostly written out.
You really should listen to the ORIGINAL Chicago first ;). Try Chicago's "Call on Me" next.
I think this video came when Peter left to chase a solo Career
I always wonder what direction the band would’ve went in if Terry were still alive
Bill Champlin, who joined the band around 1981, sang on this track.
Oh and if you want something that sounds like Peter Cetera (although IMO you can't compare!) play Will You Still Love Me by Chicago, Jason Scheff is amazing and hits those notes!!!
You need to check out Chicago I don't want to live without your love
You should REALLY react to Color My World from the Tanglewood Concert and I'm A Man from the Chicago Transit Authority Album (Studio Version). You would really enjoy them. Terry Kath was the lead singer on them. You had stated that you loved his voice on Make Me Smile but, at the time you didn't know who the singer was.
Angela if you are looking for a nice blend of Peter, Bill who you appeared to like on Look Away, try "Once in a Lifetime" by Chicago. Or Waiting for you to Decide or Sonny Think Twice have both on them, great horns and beautiful arrangement. Of course David Foster might or might not have had a little hand in those! I love that you appreciate Chicago! One of the best all time bands!
I absolutely agree on Once in a Lifetime. Really great Cetera Champlin tune
Bill Chaplin co-wrote earth wind and fires after the love is gone
Peter Cetera left Chicago in 1985 over artistic differences. He didn't want to take the band so "mainstream pop", but didn't find much support in the group
Which was pretty ironic considering his solo hits.
Angela, Peter left Chicago in 1985, so he was long gone by the time this was released. His final album was Chicago 17.
Power ballads are what you mainly get from Chicago after Terry Kath's passing in 1978.
Bill Champlin is on lead vocals here. He is not an original member of the group.
Possibly the best of the insipid ballad era. 1967 -1977 Terry Kath era, the rock era like 25 or 6 to 4. 1978 - 1985 Cetera insipid ballad band era. 1985 - today fusion of hits nothing really new, this and a couple other hits. Robert Lamm last of the original lead singers (Saturday in the Park) takes over directional lead.
Peter Cetera left Chicago before this song.
Peter cetera left Chicago after 17. This was off 18. That said, you can be happy for someone even though you miss them.
I thought Peter Cetera left Chicago in 1985 because of the grueling touring schedule. No?
It’s definitely the real Chicago band from the earlier days
Cetera quit and Terry Kath died in a gun accident so they had to hire new members
80's had a lot of canned music, making the labels and the investors happy but I still think the 80's was a great decade to experience music wise. Not much else going for the 80's tbh.
I like this guy's voice more than Cetera, though I like Peter. I remember when this song came out in 1988. Used to see it on Friday night videos. One of my favorite songs.
Have you listened to "The Nights in White Satin" The Moody Blues
Twenty years before they were a great band. What the hell happened? Oh, yeah...$$$$$$$
I think Peter Cetera had left the band by the mid '80's and gone solo when this was released.
This was the first album after Peter Cetera left the band - Still good, but different for sure.
Slightly different sound to this one and doesn't sound like Peter Cetera as you say Angela. Still good and Power Ballad as you say-Colin Ward
This sounds like more of Peter Foster produced music. A totally different Chicago sound. Bring back the horns! This is pure 80's material.
David Foster
@@sharkmedia5969 Yes! That's the one! I remember those days well!
They weren’t the same without Peter Cetera but this was one of their best without him
Who came up with the cheesy video?
Tonight, Trump spit on that thang.
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zzzzzzz. All the great old Chicago and.....I will shut up now.
Should have watched original video, would have seen them playing, but you wouldn't have recognized Bill singing, he lost about 75 lbs, shaved, got long hair and without Peter two singers instead of 3. Song on your phone , he and Peter sang together, never him singing alone. But far from back singer, shared songs with Peter, Hard Habit big examples. And about ones blocked, went to that page because you said could watch it. Did, followed you on it, since, each time seeing ones blocked from RUclips, few to see, mostly have to pay, not what I wanted. Why have that on page if isn't free like RUclips? 😡
Big 80"s Rubbish