Chicago screwed up by not working out a better arrangement where he could do solo work and still be part of the band. They never really recovered from his departure. Totally unnecessary, but like any divorce irreconcilable. 🥲
That was Chicago then. My 1st paying concert was Chicago in 1976 @ Norfolk Scope, Virginia. The person that replaced him could not hold his athletic supporter. Peter was the VOICE!
I remember this song also, and his unique voice. Peter Cetera is classically trained and talented. Is a beautiful song and he plays good acoustic guitar.
The period 1975-1979 ushered in an explosion of amazing pop melodies. This one by Chicago is, quite simply, one of the most beautiful pop melodies ever written, emblematic of the period. And this arrangement is sublime.
I feel envy and glad for those audiences who get to witness the phenomenal Peter Cetera of Chicago performing their timeless, masterpiece "IF YOU LEAVE ME NOW" in front of them.
He actually came to Midland TX not too long ago and I had the good fortune to see him live! One of the hands down best singers I’ve ever had the privilege of seeing perform live! He’s still just amazing!
Hello I really do appreciate you for being a big fan thank you for your wonderful comments on my post it really means a lot to me.I sincerely hope you never stop listening to my music…..❤️❤️❤️❤
For all those who lost their mothers in late 1976, this timeless song has very special meaning. Big Blessings to Peter Cetera...may he Live Long & Prosper in Peace, Joy, Abundant Health & Mighty Love.🥰
To the person who shared this vid on UA-cam...I just want to say Thank U So Much! 🙂 I don't really know why, but I just *love* this version of this song! It's so smooth & dreamy...& the fact that it's a modern-sounding version is so fantastic! Also, Peter Cetera...words can't even begin to describe the talent that is his voice! 🤩🤩 I really want a copy of this version of the song so I can listen to it whenever I want, but I can't find it on iTunes! 😢 Anyway, Thank You again for sharing this great vid of a classic (yet also modern) song! 😃 Have an interesting day!
Hello I really do appreciate you for being a big fan thank you for your wonderful comments on my post it really means a lot to me.I sincerely hope you never stop listening to my music…..❤️❤️❤️❤
RESPECT RESPECT. Coming from a head banger in the 80's. I love and appreciate true voices that craft their art to timeless works that let us re-live a period of time of our lives.
During the 70's when I was a kid my father bought our new stereo old school with a cabinet looking speakers.. and this is the first song that I heard.. He's gone but music brings memories. I missed him..
If you leave me now, you'll take away the biggest part of me Oh, oh, oh, oh, no, baby please don't go And if you leave me now, you'll take away the very heart of me Oh, oh, oh, oh, no, baby please don't go A love like ours is love that's hard to find How could we let it slip away? We've come to far to leave it all behind How could we end it all this way? When tomorrow comes and we'll both regret things we said today A love like ours is love that's hard to find How could we let it slip away? We've come to far to leave it all behind How could we end it all this way? When tomorrow comes and we'll both regret things we said today If you leave me now, you'll take away the biggest part of me Oh, oh, oh, oh, no, baby, please don't go
Lembro de alguém que passou por minha vida... Adorávamos ouvir canções internacionais... Tenho a sensação que era feliz e não sabia. Músicas mágicas, que transmitem amor, alegria, e uma nós tornam puros... Apaixonados...
i went to his concert a couple of months ago at the state theatre in sydney australia. He is "incredible" live! He's in his 70's and sounds just like you were playing one of his cd's.
this song gives me a strange kind of sweet melancholy and lightheartedness that I associate with past moments and atmospheres that I can no longer remember or feel in any other way. No other song has this effect on me!
I was in love with him the first time I heard him sing. You're right, he was and still is breathtaking. I know every word to every song he ever did. That's how much I listened to him and Chicago. I always felt HE was Chicago. Would give anything to see him again. God Bless.
There's nothing left to say; the day you picked up the microphone and began to sing you transported us to another time and place and if you leave us now you will takeaway the very heart of us. Keep Singing Pete Cetera
Wow, I remember hearing this on the radio when I was kid. it brings back the feel of the '70's. I thank God I was kid in those days and I really enjoyed it. The last great decade.
This song brings wonderful memories to my heart, I was a teenager by te time This great band was in te top of te list. Even I bought a jacket with te logo on the back, was a great stage.
Que incrivel! A voz dele continua maravilhosa. Essa música marcou meus 17 anos. Quando ouço sinto saudade do namorado que tinha. Ele também gostava da música.
Worldwide NUMBER ONE single in 1976, first time for Chicago, written by bass guitar player Peter Cetera who was part of the group. I actually like this performance better than the original recording.
+Noe Berengena I respectfully disagree. That does not mean that this is not a good version. In fact this is an EXCELLENT version. I just like the original better.
+navidhendrix Both are great. I am just always blown away when a live performance sounds so much better than my expectations. What we have here perhaps is just a case of me being completely in the moment.
I SIMPLY JUST LOVE , LOVE PETER CETERA !!!! JUST LISTEN 2 THE GUITAR , WOW !! I HAVE THIS SONG & A WHOLE LOT OF CHICAGOS MUSIC , REALLY ( HITS ) !!!!!!!!!!!
I know when I was a young girl I have heard this on the radio, I couldn't understand the lyrics (english is not my 1st lang.), but I knew by the tone (and music) it was about love. This song has been there at the back of my mind ever since then, and 30 yrs later, last night, I found this again here for me to appreciate it how beautiful it really is. The music, the lyrics...does not one ever one wish, in this effed up day and age, someone you love turns to you and say, "this song is for you"? This very version is pure expression of love.
This a long time favorite, Peter and Chicago have always been one of the best entertainers in the business. For you Richelle, I miss you and love you with all my heart ❤️
Real instruments, real singer, no auto-tune ... nothing better.
I agree 🙏
Agree. Beatiful arrangement.
Beautiful!❤
simply perfect!
👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏
Peter setera un ídolo de mi juventud
The voice of Chicago. The voice of a generation.
Chicago screwed up by not working out a better arrangement where he could do solo work and still be part of the band. They never really recovered from his departure. Totally unnecessary, but like any divorce irreconcilable. 🥲
Acababa de conocer a mi actual novia en 2010 y escuchamos esto en la radio. Ese momento mágico nos marcó de por vida. Gracias Peter!!!!! 😜
Amen
♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️
The voice of great memories too.😎
This man has one of the most beautiful voices I ever heard.
In the late 70s I was fresh out of HS and in college. Peter Cetera and Chicago were flooding airwaves. Just a legendary voice and music time it was 😌
Yes amazing
One of the most distinct, awesome voices of all time.
Peter cetera is 73 yrs old ...he looks awesome! still is handsome and still has his icon voice.
His voice never gets old. My dad's favorite singer..
Don Henley was once called " golden throat ". Peter gets my vote anyday !!!
A true legend. Beautiful voice and so handsome, even at 76! Come out of retirement, Peter....please!
Saw him play this song as Chicago in 1976 with my high school sweetheart. The song was number 1 at the time. I remember it like it was yesterday,
That was Chicago then. My 1st paying concert was Chicago in 1976 @ Norfolk Scope, Virginia. The person that replaced him could not hold his athletic supporter. Peter was the VOICE!
@@bubbajeph I’ve never heard it said that way before but I completely agree. No one can ever match that voice.
I remember this song also, and his unique voice. Peter Cetera is classically trained and talented. Is a beautiful song and he plays good acoustic guitar.
And I was spinning that 45 over and over!
Em 1976, eu com 17 anos e meu namorado com 19 anos. Essa música marcou nosso namoro. Amo!!!!
Peter still got it!!! No one can replace him, ever
Goosebumps... just goosebumps. I was 12 or 13 at the time. Now I am 52 and it is still the same feeling.
@Charles Raymond soy de Argentina y me pasa lo mismo!
Peter Cetera continues to be a great singer his voice never fade. The older he gets the more his voice get better. I love all his song.
siii es increíble ❤
Peter Cetera is one of the greatest vocalist ever!
This is a very beautiful love song.
The period 1975-1979 ushered in an explosion of amazing pop melodies.
This one by Chicago is, quite simply, one of the most beautiful pop melodies ever written, emblematic of the period.
And this arrangement is sublime.
❤that's when we were dating
Gorgeous man beautiful song.❤
I feel envy and glad for those audiences who get to witness the phenomenal Peter Cetera of Chicago performing their timeless, masterpiece "IF YOU LEAVE ME NOW" in front of them.
He actually came to Midland TX not too long ago and I had the good fortune to see him live! One of the hands down best singers I’ve ever had the privilege of seeing perform live! He’s still just amazing!
One of the most beautiful and poignant songs I've ever heard.
Pete Cetera is Chicago ..... Chicago is Pete Cetera ..... cannot separate ....,👍👍👍
Beautiful man with a beautiful voice backed by beautiful brass and strings. Does it get any better?? Loving you Peter, as always.
Hello I really do appreciate you for being a big fan thank you for your wonderful comments on my post it really means a lot to me.I sincerely hope you never stop listening to my music…..❤️❤️❤️❤
this song has one of the most sweetest melodies out there in the universe!!! american classic!!!
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Oh yes! And the strings with the horns ... wow hits you right in the heart
Your a putty lol
Chicago’s uniqueness was the brass...great band.
Yes it does
Cetera can still sing like he was with Chicago. He has aged well, like fine wine.
No way. He was fantastic in his Chicago years. Now he sounds like some bad lounge singer.
Douglas Schwanke he is 73 this year, yet still hot
he can still sing
Indeed
Not if his request to drop Chicago's song two octaves is any indication.
The songs back then meant so much you know it!!!
That song...that voice...that era!!! The music score of the best years of my life! ❤
For all those who lost their mothers in late 1976, this timeless song has very special meaning.
Big Blessings to Peter Cetera...may he Live Long & Prosper in Peace, Joy, Abundant Health & Mighty Love.🥰
Absolutely hands down my favorite song he ever sang.
Great memories evoked by this classic and the special vocal talent of Peter Cetera. Thanks so much!
This is truly one of the best songs ever written and brings a tear to my eye when I hear it sung like this. Absolutely incredible!!
One of the BEST songs EVER recorded! Incredible! Especially love the horns and strings. Great job!
awww that distinct voice. only him can sing like that. love him
Now this is truly classic music. Peter's voice is just legendary!!! A shame they don't make music like this anymore.
the music arrangement is amazing
i agree
the brilliant Peter who makes people talk about him, it makes me think of the college years 😢😢
His voice is still superb. Perfect harmony.
To the person who shared this vid on UA-cam...I just want to say Thank U So Much! 🙂 I don't really know why, but I just *love* this version of this song! It's so smooth & dreamy...& the fact that it's a modern-sounding version is so fantastic! Also, Peter Cetera...words can't even begin to describe the talent that is his voice! 🤩🤩
I really want a copy of this version of the song so I can listen to it whenever I want, but I can't find it on iTunes! 😢 Anyway, Thank You again for sharing this great vid of a classic (yet also modern) song! 😃
Have an interesting day!
This very particular song has given goosebumps to generations !!!
has to be one of the greatest singer/songwriters ever
fo sho
I agree!
Mark E I totally agree
Such a unique voice. One of my favorite singers.
Crazy fantastic music! This is my favorite by Peter Cetera!
Peter you are amazing and so incredibly talented. Your voice sounds as beautiful as it did so many years ago, when you were with Chicago.
Hello I really do appreciate you for being a big fan thank you for your wonderful comments on my post it really means a lot to me.I sincerely hope you never stop listening to my music…..❤️❤️❤️❤
Doesn't get better than this! God bless you Peter!
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I just lost my Mom. This song keeps popping up during my grief. I can’t explain it idk 🤷♀️
I think i was 5 years old and already have appreciation of this song. I'm 38 now and this chicago classic is always in may playlist.
That voice remains amongst the greatest.
Peter Ceterea is one of a kind.
The greatest male singer in my lifetime.
RESPECT RESPECT. Coming from a head banger in the 80's. I love and appreciate true voices that craft their art to timeless works that let us re-live a period of time of our lives.
Love your comment. Peter is timeless.
No.... he's not. He's annoying now.
During the 70's when I was a kid my father bought our new stereo old school with a cabinet looking speakers.. and this is the first song that I heard.. He's gone but music brings memories. I missed him..
This will always be one of the finest songs I have in me , thanks for this beautiful song
If you leave me now, you'll take away the biggest part of me
Oh, oh, oh, oh, no, baby please don't go
And if you leave me now, you'll take away the very heart of me
Oh, oh, oh, oh, no, baby please don't go
A love like ours is love that's hard to find
How could we let it slip away?
We've come to far to leave it all behind
How could we end it all this way?
When tomorrow comes and we'll both regret things we said today
A love like ours is love that's hard to find
How could we let it slip away?
We've come to far to leave it all behind
How could we end it all this way?
When tomorrow comes and we'll both regret things we said today
If you leave me now, you'll take away the biggest part of me
Oh, oh, oh, oh, no, baby, please don't go
hits so fucking hard to me right now
Gracias por la traducción ❤
A song for my momma who passed away sept 8 2024 with breast cancer stage 4 i love you mama
Mr. Cetera, please, DON´T LEAVE US !!!
Peter Cetera es uno de los íconos de la música norteamericana y mundial, es un excelente cantante. Saludos para todos desde Ecuador.
Saludos
Tacoma WA, EEUU
His voice has NEVER changed, still amazing and very SEXY too :)
Lembro de alguém que passou por minha vida... Adorávamos ouvir canções internacionais... Tenho a sensação que era feliz e não sabia. Músicas mágicas, que transmitem amor, alegria, e uma nós tornam puros... Apaixonados...
Saudades de minha infância, e hoje com 48 anos , vivendo essa quarentena cruel do covid, enfim essa canção refrigera minha alma...
i went to his concert a couple of months ago at the state theatre in sydney australia. He is "incredible" live! He's in his 70's and sounds just like you were playing one of his cd's.
this song gives me a strange kind of sweet melancholy and lightheartedness that I associate with past moments and atmospheres that I can no longer remember or feel in any other way. No other song has this effect on me!
Amo,amo e amo!! Faz lembrar o passado que uma bela canção me faz sonhar❤😍
I was in love with him the first time I heard him sing. You're right, he was and still is breathtaking. I know every word to every song he ever did. That's how much I listened to him and Chicago. I always felt HE was Chicago. Would give anything to see him again. God Bless.
Imagine how many women felt the same..all those nights after the concerts..whoa
Excellent vocal performance with all acoustic instrument arrangement ... destined to become a true classic in music history.
Meu pai dizia que qdo eu tinha 2 anos era só escutar essa música que eu chorava.
MUSICA MUITO LINDA, DE ARREPIAR O ❤
There's nothing left to say; the day you picked up the microphone and began to sing you transported us to another time and place and if you leave us now you will takeaway the very heart of us.
Keep Singing Pete Cetera
I Love Chicago and you all make me happy to hear you. Thank you!!!
A song of a Generation, my Generation 🤘. A song for the time capsule, the space capsule 🥰
I love Peter Cetera so much and he is so great American Legend Singer for me.
never enough Love, hard to find love like this..peter cetera never get tired of his music,love is the answer
Uma das musicas mais lindas do Chicago e olha que eles tem varias musicas maravilhosas, mas esta é especial!!!!!
Concordo com você, umas das melhores.
E que arranjo bonito né?
Consigan a un señor de esa edad cantando de esa manera tan maravillosa. Grande es Peter Cetera. Saber envejecer con clase y elegancia!!
Otro que és Bueno és simple red
@Charles Raymond Soy de Portugal 🇵🇹
@Charles Raymond Vivo en Países Bajos,🇳🇱 todos estamos saludables y con empleo.🙏🏻
@Charles Raymond Demasiadas preguntas. Obviamente no hablas español o me equivoco?
@Charles Raymond Porque viví en España hace años.
It’s been 50 plus years since this song top the charts, the lyrics always fascinated me. I love it.
I've always love this song.
I love you for loving this song
P.C songs just make me melt !! Great memories!!
Love his unmistakeable voice!
Peter Setera is a legendary singer if you leave me now is a great song! His voice is very good!!
Linda demais essa música.. aliás várias do Peter são de ++ isso sim são músicas de vdde .....
Wow, I remember hearing this on the radio when I was kid. it brings back the feel of the '70's. I thank God I was kid in those days and I really enjoyed it. The last great decade.
Esta versão com o Peter ficou linda demais!
I remember this song when I was 9 and that was 41 years ago and he can still lay it down
Great combination
Wonderful singer and beautiful song lyrics of all time ...
Pete's the original. sings it no one else can!!!
It's Terry Kath.
@@toneseeker87 technically originally it was Terry and Robert, Peter joined them a year later, and became the face of Chicago.
This song brings wonderful memories to my heart, I was a teenager by te time This great band was in te top of te list. Even I bought a jacket with te logo on the back, was a great stage.
Never tired listening to this song. A masterpiece. Peter Cetera is simply the best singer with an unique voice.
Peter sounds great, 50 years of excellence
Que incrivel! A voz dele continua maravilhosa. Essa música marcou meus 17 anos. Quando ouço sinto saudade do namorado que tinha. Ele também gostava da música.
First class Peter ! always and forever a great voice and musician ...
Hey his voice is giving u a gooseboms and unexplainable feeling that no one can never explain effortless flowless 😊😊😊
Ever get those chills up and down ur back?and that guitar solo-awesome band.
This is definitely one of those songs! His voice is incredible!
Chicago says Peter probably the best tenor singer in the the world. Voice is so unique
Worldwide NUMBER ONE single in 1976, first time for Chicago, written by bass guitar player Peter Cetera who was part of the group. I actually like this performance better than the original recording.
+Noe Berengena I respectfully disagree. That does not mean that this is not a good version. In fact this is an EXCELLENT version. I just like the original better.
+navidhendrix Both are great. I am just always blown away when a live performance sounds so much better than my expectations. What we have here perhaps is just a case of me being completely in the moment.
+Noe Berengena Understood. :)
+Noe Berengena No inhabitations at this point, just gettin the Glory done!
Agreed sir. This is a masterpiece. Fully refined.
I SIMPLY JUST LOVE , LOVE PETER CETERA !!!! JUST LISTEN 2 THE GUITAR , WOW !! I HAVE THIS SONG & A WHOLE LOT OF CHICAGOS MUSIC , REALLY ( HITS ) !!!!!!!!!!!
I've loved this band since the 70's
Since the 60’s
Nach so langer Zeit ist noch mehr Gefühl und Erfahrung in seinen Worten.
I know when I was a young girl I have heard this on the radio, I couldn't understand the lyrics (english is not my 1st lang.), but I knew by the tone (and music) it was about love. This song has been there at the back of my mind ever since then, and 30 yrs later, last night, I found this again here for me to appreciate it how beautiful it really is. The music, the lyrics...does not one ever one wish, in this effed up day and age, someone you love turns to you and say, "this song is for you"? This very version is pure expression of love.
VeganFood Confidential, yes, I hear you and understand.
Ang galing ng mga musician.. Ang ganda ng blend ng mga instruments.. And xempre my idol peter cetera.. Wlang kupas legendary... Goodbless...
This a long time favorite, Peter and Chicago have always been one of the best entertainers in the business.
For you Richelle, I miss you and love you with all my heart ❤️
Amo la voz de este hombre...
Extraordinario!! Bellísima, genio Peter!!❤❤❤
Te amo Peter❤❤❤😍😍
Linda música, lembra-me minha adolescência, Peter is very very good singer
One of the finest singers ever thank you peter I listen to this masterpiece every day
Uno de los grandes, está música, se debería promocionar más hoy en día que los jóvenes conozcan, a este y otros grandes de la música, melódica.
I played trumpet since grade 5, I`m 46 now and I have to say those Cornets are sweet. :) thanks Mr. Cetera. Nice ensemble.
+Wade Giffin Flugelhorns, not cornets.
I really love this man , his voice really makes me upside down huhuhu !
The cinematic instrumental in the background just sounds so satisfying!
subhanallah ...I lke this song...special for my dear .. this song..smoga dirimu baik baik saja ya..miss u ..smoga suatu saat kita jumpa lagi .Amin