I hate to sound like my dad, but the music of today doesn't hold a candle to groups like Chicago. Their brass section was phenomenal. They have always ranked as one of my all-time favorite bands.
One of their best songs. Can trash the ballad and cheesy words all you want but the actual music is amazing, and the transition to "get away" is awesome.
All those hard work for us to entertain and not for the sake of money. Dang how the fuck we go from this kind of masterpiece to the shitty ass garbage music of today
Peter has a very strong voice for a tenor singer...one of the strongest ever. It can start sounding weak after performing several songs in a concert. He is a very rare talent with something incredible like a 5 octave vocal range in his prime.
Uh... make that 2 1/2: G2 - C#4 Song with the LOWEST pitch: Glory of Love (G2-C4) Song with the HIGHEST pitch: (I Wanna Take) Forever Tonight (G#2-C#4)
Fascinating. I can't sing or know anything about singing. I'm a drummer. Just curious if you were someone may answer this question for me. This seemed to be a prevalent practice in the 80s and 90s. What was it called exactly towards the end of the song where they would go up (I guess an octave?) while singing the same words, I'm assuming for dramatic effect, but it seemed to become a staple for a long time in pop songs.
You are so right Scoobgoose. I'm 71 and I still love pop music. Rock and roll is still with me and when I hear it my arthritis screams "Oh no, just don't go there" so I resist dancing with the sweeping brush. Music is ephemeral.
I saw them in Charlotte, N. C. back in the early '80s. I went to see them play this song and they did! The warm-up-band was Santana. Wow, what a combo of greatness! For Chicago's last set Santana come back on the stage and the groups combined to play each other's songs! Can you imagine the sound and talent on that stage?
damn, four men on keyboards! Peter's voice, heart melting perfection. Chris Pinnick's solo - Gorgeous Getaway-Showstopper. Peter's behind; the finest. WOW!
Exactly! Four keyboards playing is practically unheard of in any group, especially one with vocals. A jazz or electronic music group perhaps, but nothing like this.
The Chicago brass section now don't get as many chances to show their stuff as they did in the old days, but this video shows how well they can still rock! Talented men indeed.
Good Evening! What a voice. He make beautiful music 🎶. You just have to listen to him Carefully. He made whoever special he sings feel ten times as special. Marlene Toledo Grayson
Growing up, i thought it was a decent song.... until the first time I heard the full song with the "Get Away" outro... then, it became legendary to me ! 😁
I love it when radio stations play both tracks and don’t fade out after “Hard to Say ..” Meanwhile, I’d love to hear Michael McDonald on background vocals during “Break Away.”
Bigest respect Peter and The Guys.It's real stuff,maybe not the same as years ago though but a real MAN behind mike, not a fakin mime artist.Bigest respect ! Love that song
@highman401 i was born in the 70s and grew up with this music in the 80s and it really is the best music era ever. today's stuff doesn't even come close !
Timeless! one thing about songs of their generation, is you can feel the songs in your gut, and they mean so much more. That's what this generation will never seem to accomplish. Songs now can be good, but there is nothing that I can say I will feel in my soul and 30 or 40 years from now. Chicago!
I heard this song on retro radio quite recently. The performers were very impressed!!! I will definitely look for albums!!! Very song penetrated into the soul!!!
I saw Chicago live once in 1979 in New Zealand. First concert I ever went to. Loved it. They unexpectedly played the Beatles "Got To Get You into my life" and with all the necessary brass plus Pete Cetera's tenor vocals they did a great version of it. Even better was that another music festival was on at the same time and most of the hoons had gone there meaning that Chicago concert was relaxed and uncrowded.
I SAW THEM AT IRVINE MEADOWS WITH MY FAMILY, WHEN PETER CETERA INFORMED THE AUDIENCE THAT THIS SONG WAS GOING TO BE IN THE MOVIE "SUMMER LOVERS", BEFORE THE MOVIE CAME OUT. I LOVE CHICAGO AND THE WILL ALWAYS BE THE ALL TIME BEST GROUP EVER. EVERY CONCERT THAT I HAVE ATTENDED, THEY HAVE A FULL HOUSE, & EVERYONE THERE ARE FROM EVERY GENERATION FROM THE TIME THEY STARTED AND ALL THE WAY TO 06/06/2011. PETER CETERA WILL ALWAYS BE THE ORIGINAL VOICE OF CHICAGO & TERRY KATH THE LEAD GUITARIST!
My love of my life not only said he was sorry but also asked me to be his wife! I accepted both the apology and agreed to our hands in marriage! I love you dear and yes even though we are in our late 50's I will love you forever and happy to be your wife until the end of time my love and my soulmate! True love comes around only once in your life and I may have found you only 8 years ago but I looked for you all my life! I love you so much my dear Ken.
@@kelliefrancis2433 His bank account is not that empty. The area in Idaho where he lives is super-expensive and he has at least two homes there. But I do agree that a voice like that doesn't come along very often. It's rare and amazing...When you put your headphones on, you think that you are in great-voices heaven.
Such insanely great music. My first concert at age 10 in the early 70s, when Terry was still killing it. Kath may have been the first person who I didn’t know whose death made me cry
That's one heck of an amazing horn section! The trombonist is absolutely on fire during "Get Away." I also like how the brass even did their little "doink" at 4:15.
This beautiful song, always gets to me. It touches my heart, and stirs my emotions. a masterpiece, and timeless classic. real music at it's very best. LOL .
My parents split up when I as 9 and my dad wouldnt let me and my lil brother see my mum....wow it broke my heart and I always listened to my mums songs...lol especially the sad ones...God it hurt...thank God my mum came back and my parents are together....parents can be selfish though...its not just them in a family who are hurt
Jeraldine Asuncion Make sure you listen to Chicago Transit Authority before Terry Kath died. Totally different sound before Peter Cetera took over doing leads.
I'm glad this includes "Get Away", which IS a part of the tune. So many DJS, as well as VJS make the mistake of not including "Get Away" when they play this. Thanks, guys!
Gotta agree. Sometimes I will just listen to "hard to say I/m sorry" because" Get Away", to best of my knowledge, can't ever be heard unless at conclusion of that song. Released together in '76, the horns in "Get Away" just blow my mind.
@MrLen1955 I couldn't agree with you any more! PETER CETERA WAS Chicago! They are a mere shadow of what they were with his DYMANIC voice, writing, singing, and stage presence. Poor Jason really TRIES, but just can't quite make it!
Viva por siempre Merida Yucatan ! Escuche este video en Merida por primera vez hace muchisimos anos. Me recuerda una novia. Wow Felicidades ! Orgullosamente Yucateco !
I saw them back in the early 90's minus Cetera, but it was great. The trombone player performed at that concert. The horns are what makes Chicago such a great band.
@@samanasif6042 great performer, musician, arranger: Great qualities! His intense jealousy of Peter Cetera lead him to being a bitter old man with a thriving grudge. Bad character flaw!
Thanks to WMG we'll never see the actual music videos of any of the Chicago songs. Just Live. Live is fine, but man, nothing can beat the recordings of these wonderful hits.
I hate to sound like my dad, but the music of today doesn't hold a candle to groups like Chicago. Their brass section was phenomenal. They have always ranked as one of my all-time favorite bands.
13 years later, your statement stays true.
Your dad was right
And this was crappy Chicago too.
People are afraid of telling the truth because apparently being called a "Boomer" drives people to suicide.
I do believe your dad was very wise.
Man for a guy who never sings falsetto, I don't know how Cetera always did it, even with his range. That voice is immortal.
Peter is the best of the best 💕💕💕
In the U.S. Army in '82 stationed in Germany! I was at this concert! Thanks for the memory!
Das ist LOL, Mister Laydnitz... but I do understand you!
One of their best songs. Can trash the ballad and cheesy words all you want but the actual music is amazing, and the transition to "get away" is awesome.
The entire arrangement is timeless
A group of virtuoso musicians displaying their craft. No auto tune. No pre recorded tracks.
All those hard work for us to entertain and not for the sake of money. Dang how the fuck we go from this kind of masterpiece to the shitty ass garbage music of today
Peter has a very strong voice for a tenor singer...one of the strongest ever. It can start sounding weak after performing several songs in a concert. He is a very rare talent with something incredible like a 5 octave vocal range in his prime.
Uh... make that 2 1/2: G2 - C#4
Song with the LOWEST pitch:
Glory of Love (G2-C4)
Song with the HIGHEST pitch:
(I Wanna Take) Forever Tonight (G#2-C#4)
@@johnx5891 No sir. 4 octave and arguably 4 1/2…in his prime.
@@ousoonerbg Great... would love to see your "proof." just show the notes in the songs as above.
Hey hey now … we’re all clearly Cetera/Chicago fans. Whatever he’s capable of it’s amazing!
Fascinating. I can't sing or know anything about singing. I'm a drummer.
Just curious if you were someone may answer this question for me. This seemed to be a prevalent practice in the 80s and 90s. What was it called exactly towards the end of the song where they would go up (I guess an octave?) while singing the same words, I'm assuming for dramatic effect, but it seemed to become a staple for a long time in pop songs.
There are no words to describe how perfect PETER sings and performs this song , BEST voice in the world , only PETER !!!!!!
Even nowadays
大好きな曲です🥹
昔から色褪せない名曲🎵だと思います✨
3:40 Getaway with James Pankow on trombone, Walter Parazaider on Sax, and Lee Loughnane on trumpet are BRUTAL!!! 🎺🎷👍
Oh yes i like it this sounds
It’s so powerful and there’s only THREE of them
It's my FAVORITE part of the song!!
So much energy!!
One of the greatest voice's ever!
Oh you are so right!
Indeed your right..his voice will remain in time til the end of times.
ピーターさんの歌声は本当に何にも変えられない。
cetera's voice is so unique. a one of a kind voice. that's why he's irreplaceable.
I love Peter's voice. I love the way he pushes out the high notes. I'm glad to have a similar range to his and be able to sing these songs myself.
Man I've always been jealous of people who has this range. Every time i try to sing this song the police were called 😭
Only one other guy I can think of with that kinda range and power, Brad Delp (Rest in Peace).
@@theMick52 unreal singer as well!
シカゴの曲は、横田カーニバルで初めてききました。
私は、英語が苦手ですが、曲調、歌詞、単語ですけど……
とても素晴らしいなって思っています。
名曲は、いつまでも心にひびきます❤
Cetera's voice is so freaking good. Effortless.
Yeah, but I’ll never forgive him for leaving. Selfish ass.
tampajohn You should talk to a certain Mr. Robert Lamm about why Pete left.
pmerk36 ...Peter Cetera still sounds great....he IS 74,, by the way! Not many have a voice like his at that age. He still looks good, too!
Jessi Brunson yeah haha he’s 42 years older than me and still sings 10 times better...😭
Samuel Isaksson ... Hahaha...yeah, his voice is amazing! I love all of the older groups. I must have an old soul 😊
By far one of the best ballads ever written!! Brings back so many great memories. Got to love Peter Cetera and Chicago!!❤❤❤
You are so right Scoobgoose. I'm 71 and I still love pop music. Rock and roll is still with me and when I hear it my arthritis screams "Oh no, just don't go there" so I resist dancing with the sweeping brush. Music is ephemeral.
It sucks knowing that whenever you hear this song on the radio nowadays, "Get Away" is often omitted.
I saw them in Charlotte, N. C. back in the early '80s. I went to see them play this song and they did! The warm-up-band was Santana. Wow, what a combo of greatness! For Chicago's last set Santana come back on the stage and the groups combined to play each other's songs! Can you imagine the sound and talent on that stage?
Chicago's body of work doesn't merit hall of fame recognition? it does!
damn, four men on keyboards!
Peter's voice, heart melting perfection.
Chris Pinnick's solo - Gorgeous
Getaway-Showstopper.
Peter's behind; the finest. WOW!
Exactly! Four keyboards playing is practically unheard of in any group, especially one with vocals. A jazz or electronic music group perhaps, but nothing like this.
They were all in on the keyboards during the Foster years
What a voice So unique, I could never get enough of Peters voice, I could listen and watch him perform forever, Luv you Peter , your the best 💕💕💕💕
The Chicago brass section now don't get as many chances to show their stuff as they did in the old days, but this video shows how well they can still rock! Talented men indeed.
No one can beat Peter thise song was full of emotion soul and feelings with his voice high pitch 🥰🥰🥰
I’m gonna be so sad the day Peter dies. A voice like that can’t be learned, you can only be gifted that!
No one can nail that song like that. One of the greatest voice of popular music.
Thanks for uploading.
Good Evening! What a voice. He make beautiful music 🎶. You just have to listen to him Carefully. He made whoever special he sings feel ten times as special. Marlene Toledo Grayson
I luv u Peter Cetera. You are truly the best love song balladeer of all time.😄
Anna Guz He sure is 🎼🎵🎵🎶🎷🎸🎹🎚
So true. So enamored am I.
I love the CETERA / CHAMPLIN combo... two incredible voices!!
dude sounds exactly like it should LIVE.... perfection
Growing up, i thought it was a decent song.... until the first time I heard the full song with the "Get Away" outro... then, it became legendary to me ! 😁
He sings with his heart and soul.
Oh those horns. Goosebumps
How brilliant is this? I never get tired of hearing it...never....
I finished high school in 1974, love the songs in that era. lucky me.
Class Of 1974......Our Class Song Was Time In A Bottle by Jim Croce.......
Steve Chan I graduated in '74 too! Great music back in those days...
I was 14... Amazing song... Wow
Congratulations on 50 years since your graduation.
I love it when radio stations play both tracks and don’t fade out after “Hard to Say ..”
Meanwhile, I’d love to hear Michael McDonald on background vocals during “Break Away.”
Oh my god the voice is still the same, after so many years, this is musiccccccccc
the best version and the best season of the band
Bigest respect Peter and The Guys.It's real stuff,maybe not the same as years ago though but a real MAN behind mike, not a fakin mime artist.Bigest respect ! Love that song
@highman401
i was born in the 70s and grew up with this music in the 80s and it really is the best music era ever. today's stuff doesn't even come close !
Timeless! one thing about songs of their generation, is you can feel the songs in your gut, and they mean so much more. That's what this generation will never seem to accomplish. Songs now can be good, but there is nothing that I can say I will feel in my soul and 30 or 40 years from now. Chicago!
Peter...awesome!
I heard this song on retro radio quite recently. The performers were very impressed!!! I will definitely look for albums!!! Very song penetrated into the soul!!!
One of the most Best-Loved Song of all Time!
Wenige können so geil live singen wie Chicago. Ein Klassiker, wo ich an die gute alte Zeit denke. Einfach nur genießen. Wahnsinn!!!
I saw Chicago live once in 1979 in New Zealand. First concert I ever went to. Loved it. They unexpectedly played the Beatles "Got To Get You into my life" and with all the necessary brass plus Pete Cetera's tenor vocals they did a great version of it. Even better was that another music festival was on at the same time and most of the hoons had gone there meaning that Chicago concert was relaxed and uncrowded.
Those Synth Strings is probably one of the only synth sounds that makes me emotional. The true power of Analog
After all the hooey been through..? This has stumped me for years.
I SAW THEM AT IRVINE MEADOWS WITH MY FAMILY, WHEN PETER CETERA INFORMED THE AUDIENCE THAT THIS SONG WAS GOING TO BE IN THE MOVIE "SUMMER LOVERS", BEFORE THE MOVIE CAME OUT. I LOVE CHICAGO AND THE WILL ALWAYS BE THE ALL TIME BEST GROUP EVER. EVERY CONCERT THAT I HAVE ATTENDED, THEY HAVE A FULL HOUSE, & EVERYONE THERE ARE FROM EVERY GENERATION FROM THE TIME THEY STARTED AND ALL THE WAY TO 06/06/2011. PETER CETERA WILL ALWAYS BE THE ORIGINAL VOICE OF CHICAGO & TERRY KATH THE LEAD GUITARIST!
Anybody else get pissed when they play this on the radio and they don't play get away at the end? Or is it just me?
me too
Yep, it's a damn crime the stations don't play Get Away, I always look forward to the brass section blasting away on that tune!
another here :-)
No, me too. As a trombone player myself it really PO every darn time.
ticks me too because I'm a horn player!!
kool singer Bassist..yes for sure..
Peter Cetera, amazing talent, all of them...
i've heard this song so many times in my life. its one of my parents songs.
i discovered this song today and it's my favourite song now- beautiful song
This is live performance yet sounds like it was recorded in the studio. Simply amazing!
My love of my life not only said he was sorry but also asked me to be his wife! I accepted both the apology and agreed to our hands in marriage! I love you dear and yes even though we are in our late 50's I will love you forever and happy to be your wife until the end of time my love and my soulmate! True love comes around only once in your life and I may have found you only 8 years ago but I looked for you all my life! I love you so much my dear Ken.
i love this song and specially the meaning of it..
Amazing voice, great to listen to
Cetera is an unrecognized genius!
Max Winters I’m pretty sure he is recognised
@@kelliefrancis2433 His bank account is not that empty. The area in Idaho where he lives is super-expensive and he has at least two homes there. But I do agree that a voice like that doesn't come along very often. It's rare and amazing...When you put your headphones on, you think that you are in great-voices heaven.
PragueImport You said it perfect ,I am in heaven when I hear his voice💜
Amen to that.
@@PragueImport "put your headphones on, you think that you are in great-voices heaven"
fab, original comment; LUV-IT!
these oldies are so .....touching!
Such insanely great music. My first concert at age 10 in the early 70s, when Terry was still killing it. Kath may have been the first person who I didn’t know whose death made me cry
That's one heck of an amazing horn section! The trombonist is absolutely on fire during "Get Away." I also like how the brass even did their little "doink" at 4:15.
weather peter wrote all the songs or not his voice really made Chicago what it was hands down
Wonderful music!!! It makes me remember of my high school, in Rio Grande with my friends and teachers.
Just wonderful!
AMAZING!, in those times Peter Cetera looked very beautiful
Teresa Curiel He's still good looking
Teresa Curiel Pete looks kinda like Ponyboy.
I find it hard to believe that Peter Cetera was 40 when this video was done, and yet he looks like he could've been the model for Mattel's Ken doll.
oh, you must look up his live 1995 tour videos.
He is stunningly handsome. really beautiful.
@@moodylicious so,so true ❤️
I always wanted to see how they looked jamming this live and now I have!!! Fantastic
this song explains so much of my life. No other words necessary!
I didn't know this "combo" was two different songs! That's the only version of the song I know! And it's amazing!!
This was the time when music was awesome,what a performance here ,excellent.
This beautiful song, always gets to me. It touches my heart, and stirs my emotions. a masterpiece, and timeless classic. real music at it's very best. LOL .
My parents split up when I as 9 and my dad wouldnt let me and my lil brother see my mum....wow it broke my heart and I always listened to my mums songs...lol especially the sad ones...God it hurt...thank God my mum came back and my parents are together....parents can be selfish though...its not just them in a family who are hurt
I love this band, Chicago! Their sound is like no other! Excellent musicians! Love you guys!
One of my favorite Chicago/Cetera tunes! Love the Chicago Horn section!
Im 16 and I really love Chicago ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Looks like we've got a special little snowflake
+Tyler Beeche 😂
Jeraldine Asuncion SAME!! ❤❤
67 years old and have loved them forever! :)
Jeraldine Asuncion Make sure you listen to Chicago Transit Authority before Terry Kath died. Totally different sound before Peter Cetera took over doing leads.
Love this song period..don't care which group is singing cuz this song is da truth
Thank you so much friend. You have great taste. Doesn't get much better than this.enjoy. take care Pete.
A great band named after a great city, Sweet Home Chicago!
Donard DonSellsVegas Twardowski speaking of, there goes another great drum song!
There is always room for another great drum song! :)
Hard To Say I'm Sorry
Chicago
Everybody needs a little time away
I heard her say
From each other
Even lovers need a holiday
Far away
From each other
Hold me now
It's hard for me to say I'm sorry
I just want you to stay
After all that we've been through
I will make it up to you
I promise to
And after all that's been said and done
You're just the part of me I can't let go
Couldn't stand to be kept away
Just for the day
From your body
Wouldn't want to be swept away
Far away
From the one that I love
Hold me now
It's hard for me to say I'm sorry
I just want you to know
Hold me now
I really want to tell you I'm sorry
I could never let you go
After all that we've been through
I will make it up to you
I promise to
And after all that's been said and done
You're just the part of me I can't let go
After all that we've been through
I will make it up to you
I promise to
You're gonna be the lucky one
When we get there gonna jump in the air
No one'll see us 'cause there's nobody there
After all, you know we really don't care
Hold on, I'm gonna take you there
Written by David Foster, Peter Cetera • Copyright © Peermusic Publishing, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc, Universal Music Publishing Group
Peter Cetera's voice is unique with a catchie tone. And, in my eyes he will always be the best. "I just want you to know."
it makes me cry every time i hear it, this is one of my songs with my husband.
The "Get Away" part is so awesome!!!!
xoxo
The Clarences
Long Live The 80's!!!!!!!!
everyone does need a little time away...
何も着飾ることなく歌う姿がかっこいい
I'm glad this includes "Get Away", which IS a part of the tune. So many DJS, as well as VJS make the mistake of not including "Get Away" when they play this. Thanks, guys!
incredible high tone
he is really great singer
After 1980 the music industry went downhill on talent. Chicago is timeless and the absolute BEST band ever to create music.
Gotta agree. Sometimes I will just listen to "hard to say I/m sorry" because" Get Away", to best of my knowledge, can't ever be heard unless at conclusion of that song. Released together in '76, the horns in "Get Away" just blow my mind.
One of the best songs of are times. even in the Happy hard core times.
@MrLen1955 I couldn't agree with you any more! PETER CETERA WAS Chicago!
They are a mere shadow of what they were with his DYMANIC voice, writing, singing, and stage presence. Poor Jason really TRIES, but just can't quite make it!
Why is his voice so good ... There no autotune in this time ..
Viva por siempre Merida Yucatan ! Escuche este video en Merida por primera vez hace muchisimos anos. Me recuerda una novia. Wow
Felicidades ! Orgullosamente Yucateco !
Love it. Sounds better live. Reminds me of 5th grade We had moved to California for a year and everytime i hear this, i think of that
the best singer
BEST HORN JAM EVER..PERIOD
I saw them back in the early 90's minus Cetera, but it was great. The trombone player performed at that concert. The horns are what makes Chicago such a great band.
that was James Pankow, brilliant!
@@samanasif6042 great performer, musician, arranger: Great qualities!
His intense jealousy of Peter Cetera lead him to being a bitter old man with a thriving grudge. Bad character flaw!
@moodylicious Cetera, Lamm, and Pankow were geniuses in their own right, but its sad that the latter two still resents Peter to this day.
The very first vinyl album I bought was Chicago X. This band is one of the greatest of all time, of all genres of music.
Student days, was often heard. I remember those days.
Gran canción de Chicago, una de mis bandas favoritas.
es increible como pasa el tiempo, pero esta cancion la tengo presente por una sola cosa que no olvidare
Thanks to WMG we'll never see the actual music videos of any of the Chicago songs. Just Live. Live is fine, but man, nothing can beat the recordings of these wonderful hits.
Great singer.love his voice and the way he sings