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Peter Cetera. His glorious, unmistakable, tenor moves us with emotionally rich conviction. Peter sings songs from the heart, and we feel his music in our hearts. He’s been one of my favorite vocalists since I can remember discovering music and if pushed I would say Peter Cetera is on a very short list of the greatest voices and interpreters in the history of popular song. I think he would’ve been the top in any era be it the rock era or even back in the days of the big bands and Tin Pan Alley. His voice is filled with pure conviction and undying affection. No one can sing a love song better Than Peter Cetera. An original member of the Rock n’ Roll Hall of Fame band Chicago, Peter Cetera was with Chicago on 18 albums- singing lead vocals on most of their LONG list of celebrated hits, before embarking on a solo career in 1984. I also want to say that One Good Woman is another incredible song from Peter’s solo career that deserves recognition. We will cover that one down the road as well.
#5….From the Karate Kid Part 2 Soundtrack “Glory of Love”
Peter kicked off his solo career with a bang- a #1 single on the Billboard Hot 100. The lyrics for “Glory of Love” were written by Cetera, with help from his ex-wife, Diane Nini. David Foster wrote the song’s musical arrangement.. When “Glory of Love” was finished, Peter was convinced that it was going to be big, but his enthusiasm was curbed, temporarily, by an immediate setback.
“Glory of Love” was originally written for the movie Rocky IV, but Sylvester Stallone passed on the song, and chose “Hearts on Fire” by John Cafferty for the training montage in Rocky IV. That song peaked at #76 on the Billboard Hot 100, a far cry from the chart topping success of “Glory of Love”.
#4- “25 or 6 to 4” one of 3 singles from Chicago’s self-titled second album release in 1970.
People generally refer to Peter Cetera as a balladeer, but there are many tracks where he demonstrates his rock chops- especially on his blistering lead vocal performance on “25 or 6 to 4”. It is even more impressive when you consider that Peter was forced to sing the vocal in the recording studio while his jaw was still wired shut from the broken jaw he suffered during an altercation he had at Dodger Stadium defending his Cubs against angry Dodger fans after a Cubs victory.
“25 or 6 to 4” spotlights the superb musicianship of Chicago- with their powerful horn section, and an incredible guitar solo by the late Terry Kath. Kath was a revered guitarist, and a catalyst that the band members referred to as the glue of Chicago.
#3- “If You Leave Me Now” First #1 single on the Billboard Hot 100 for Chicago in ’76, and one of their biggest selling singles- with more than 1.5 million units sold. It also rose to #1 in the Netherlands, Australia, Canada, Ireland, South Africa, and the UK.
This classic tearjerker was written by Cetera, and truly ushered in his natural ability to project the anguish of a pleading lover with a moving vocal performance, that is one for the ages.
“If You Leave Me Now” showcases Peter’s range and versatility to change from the lower octave to a higher range with great control. and like I said, puts Peter in the highest echelons of interpreting a love song
#2- “You’re the Inspiration” from Chicago 17- the band’s biggest selling album- with over 6 million units sold around the world.
It was the 3rd single released from Chicago 17 in early ’85- climbing to #3 on the Billboard Hot 100.
Cetera’s vocal fits the joyful elation of the song, so much so that it was bestowed an honor in the ’Most Performed Songs Category’ by the American Society of Composers and Publishers, otherwise known by the acronym ASCAP in ’86.
#1- “Hard Habit to Break”- another smash from Chicago 17- released as the 2nd single from the album in the summer of ’84.
Co-written by John Lewis Parker & Steve Kipner- who also penned Olivia Newton-John’s monster hit “Physical” and Christina Aguilera’s irresistible “Genie in a Bottle."
It’s one of a kind. The dynamic combination of Peter Cetera and Bill Champlin created one of the most outstanding dual vocal performances in popular music. It sure would’ve been great to have had more of those special recordings with Peter & Bill: I really can’t say enough about it.