First time hearing Chicago "Hard To Say I'm Sorry" Reaction | Asia and BJ

[@therighttune]

Asia is one of the most beautiful black faces i've ever seen, my eyes was stocked to her the entire video.. bdw, i'm asian..

[@jamespage6628]

Asia’s smile when she likes a song…always brightens up my day 😊😍

[@IAmFat1968]

It touches my heart too. She's an angel

[@jamespage6628]

@@IAmFat1968 she is!

[@RobPresq1717]

No doubt. So true. A gorgeous smile indeed.

[@TheDivayenta]

She’s dazzling!

[@brianwhitaker2357]

So beautiful, and a great smile. She smiles with her eyes 🙂

[@jeannieschmidt2217]

Peter Cetera is the ballad KING. You need to check out You're the Inspiration, Glory of Love (from Karate Kid 2), his duet with Cher (after All), and his duet with Amy Grant (Next Time I Fall in Love). Chicago has another song that's actually one of my top favourite ballads - but it's not sung by Peter. It was their other lead vocalist. It's called Will You Still Love Me. I still get chills from it - decades later. Please check it out as well. Hugs from Canada. Love you guys!

[@erinhafer228]

Man I love me some Peter Cetera!!! I have been irrationally in love with him since I was 13 years old lol

[@rhondabaker1064]

Yes! I was going to say the exact thing, but you’ve said it beautifully!

[@saraturner8657]

Chaka Khan and Peter's "watching over me" is my favorite duet. Lover of every single one though

[@jarrodmarshall1834]

I agree. Chicago was always a decent band, but Peter Cetera took them to a whole new level. All the songs you mentioned are great songs, too. I love them all.

[@markissleepy]

@@jarrodmarshall1834 A lot of long time Chicago fans feel like this is the Era when Chicago stopped sounding like Chicago and started sounding like Peter Cetera's backup band. This is a great song and brings back a lot of happy memories for me but it doesn't sound like a Chicago song - their earlier stuff was far more complex and really showed off what great muscians they were but once Cetera started to take on more of the song-writing and lead singing they really just turned into another pop band.

[@brucevidito4923]

It was a sad day when Peter Cetera left the band for a solo career. I've seen Chicago in concert several times. Some when Peter Cetera was still with Chicago. The most fun I had seeing them is when they toured with Earth, Wind & Fire. What a fantastic show that was.

[@shantereed]

Uh man! I know that was an amazing concert!

[@jzp931]

This is killing me. All the memories are coming back to me.

[@djm4457]

I know. I feel it too.

[@juliewhite7469]

💙💙💙💙💙💙

[@godsdisciple2904]

💜💜💜💜

[@davehess1019]

Chicago has some of the most incredible music ever written , Love this group

[@LilFireFox]

Ok, first off I'm 40 years old, my mom is a Boomer, and she raised me on ALL her music be it Disco, to Journey and Chicago. And honestly, just watching Asia face hearing this song, I know that the Younger Generations can really appreciate this style/era of music. Where ppl actually played instruments, had a chorus and.... I dunno... ACTUALLY SANG!

[@mikemiller3069]

Elton John has a song called, "Sorry Seams To Be The Hardest Word". It's definitely worth a listen.

[@shantereed]

Yes love that one too!

[@dagmar.6954]

I grew up with this great band from the 70's-80's. They were a rock & roll band with horns & blended elements of classical music, jazz, R&B, & pop music. They had a lot of great songs such as "Does Anybody Really Know What Time It Is?", "Beginnings", "Questions 67 & 68", "I'm A Man", "Where Do We Go From Here?", "Free", "Lowdown", "Saturday In The Park", "Colour My World", "You're The Inspiration", "Will You Still Love Me?", "Look Away", "Feelin' Stronger Every Day", "Old Days" etc.

[@classic-kool]

Those songs you listed are classics! "Feelin' Stronger Everyday" is a ROCKER!!

[@danastearns7939]

Chicago is a very deep rabbit hole. so many songs beginning 1969 -the 90's. Chicago had the most top 40 songs during the 70's. Their early years, 69-76, I think is their best years.

[@lorennaicker6560]

Hey from South Africa yeah PETER CETERA was and is the biggest king of ballads and DAVID FOSTER man behind the music…

[@saraturner8657]

Peter went on to have over 18 years of his own catalogue of music, with his own band "The Bad Daddys" and traveling with an orchestra. He's been nominated in many awards, including for his bass playing. He just retired last year in Utah. Actually a whole night a Chicago is a great idea. You see how they grew from "Beginnings" and how they were innovative and tried and experimental.

[@zgfit]

Actually he retired in Jan 2020 & lives In Idaho

[@costlygold]

Asia, I believe you’re thinking of this song’s cover by AZ Yet featuring Peter Cetera of Chicago. It really is a phenomenal cover, but this is the OG! I love you realizing it! ❤️ you should react to it, too!

[@raiders3168]

Exactly, AZ Yet did a great cover of this song.

[@pleutron]

Asia smiling the entire song. adorable. Chicago is my favorite band. They have some of the best love songs ever sang. Diane Warren and David Foster brought Chicago out of a slump they had been in for a brief time. They went from just a unique band instrument jamming band to a main stream band. But no matter what older Chicago fans like to say, the band kept their roots throughout the years while still holding onto their newer sound with the love songs.

[@stephenbaker1362]

David Foster just wanted to have Chicago keep pumping out these sleezy ballads. Everyone but Cetera hated him for destroying their roots. They finally dumped him and went back to the good stuff.

[@pleutron]

@@stephenbaker1362 You're wrong. Even without Foster or Diane Warren songs, they still did "sleezy ballads" and also their "roots" type stuff.

[@rickeyjohnson4491]

That’s one of my favorite groups Chicago legendary

[@candilumpkin1196]

Omg!! I just balled like a baby. Just started a divorce after 30 yrs together and 20 yrs married. My husbands dad passed and he hit midlife crisis. I’m grieving the loss right now. But I remember doing couple skate with him when we’re about 10 yrs old to this song. It’s bringing all the feels. We have been dating since we were 15 and we both just turned 45. But we were friends since we were 8. You guys and the fun live nights are helping me through. So thank you❤️❤️❤️

[@melaniejordan1199]

Peter Cetera sang so beautifully without even opening his mouth wide! Gorgeous harmonies indeed, Asia!

[@viacrucis2509]

The voice of early Chicago. A prominent ballad voice of the 80’s. Peter Cetera. He went solo and went BIG! Chicago is a a legendary band. You could react to their music all day.

[@user-or1ye3iz6d]

That is one of my FAVORITE Chicago songs ever. My other favorite of theirs is "Will you still love me for the rest of my life". (original video). Ahhhh, it's SOOOO good! ❤️

[@TheFairyintheFishBowl]

Me too!

[@shantereed]

I am a big Chicago fan. Had their double disc greatest hits when cds were popular. You definitely can do a whole live stream with just Chicago.

[@michellesnyder9498]

I have their 6 cd greatest hits

[@randytorres8211]

This is the short version. I like the version that transition into Get Away at the end of the song. On You Tube listen to Sorry to Say I'm Sorry/Get Away

[@G_Demolished]

It’s like playing We Will Rock You without playing We Are The Champions. Cereal no milk. Peanut butter no jelly.

[@MrViking842000]

I saw him 3 years ago in Oregon at a casino..HE still HAD it!!! His solo songs are just as great!!!

[@musicairplanes4884]

In the mid 70's I saw this band perform with the Beach Boys in Chicago. In June I will be seeing this band along with Brian Wilson, nearly 50 years later, and Blonde Chapman. Oh brother did I get old. LOL!!

[@stevesavage8790]

Awesome song! Full version is "Hard To Say I'm Sorry/Get Away" With a nice jazzy/rock outro. Recommend you check it out if you can.

[@ryanvogel170]

I love when the radio plays or the karaoke version includes the "get away" outro

[@viacrucis2509]

First time I heard it was at the end of some summer teen movie in the early 80’s. I was like “is that Chicago?” They came back big soon after.

[@bryansproles2879]

The local radio station I listen to plays the Get Away part as their bumper music between segments, so I hear that part a couple of times a day usually 😁

[@briansmith303]

Yes, this! Always hated when radio stations would cut off the outro. I'd usually quit listening to that station if I had a another choice. They used to do it to Santana's Black Magic Woman/Gypsy Queen also. Can you imagine that one without the outro?

[@destinyreelly2974]

The bitter sweetness of this song!!!! So perfectly crafted. You feel it all, the love, the fear, the longing, the honesty and then the strings and that beautiful guitar solo. It’s just beautiful and cohesive.

[@charleswilliams6236]

This song is awesome

[@ivarwinter3049]

You know this album has the complete theme behind it, from cut 1 to cut 10

[@geraldbaker8479]

A staple song from the 80s that was played at every school dance. Usually toward the end of the night if not that last song. This is when you hoped you got your crush to dance with you. Wow some great flashbacks and nostalgia hearing this again.

[@charlesf2804]

While I prefer the earlier Chicago overall, this is one of the ballads that I like. Also, check out "Color My World," and "Beginnings." And yes, this is a truncated version of the song. The album cut has a jazz/rock outro, as someone else said. Check out the album version if you like; it completes the song.

[@brianhancock4865]

I remember seeing Chicago as a young man at the Indiana State Fair in Indianapolis and being blown away by their pure and clean sound - I remember the horn section being so powerful and such a beautiful part of their vibe. They’re the total package as a band - great vocals, great songs, great horns and great lyrics. You guys are spot on with your comments and I really enjoyed your reactions. You guys are great and beautiful people!

[@JeMy569]

Me too! Blew me away! Saw them at IU University( Front row)… blew me away! The horns, so good! Powerful!

[@scapito]

Great song, but it was the shortened version. Would love a live stream with just Chicago. Their catalog is huge and versatile.

[@RestyMervinPonio]

Yes, I saw the full version when I downloaded Kazaa. There were minutes of additional music added.

[@zekeedwards7904]

Cetera is my guilty pleasure, as a building site guy I would never admit it, but his voice is frikkin awesome, like a massive all enveloping pillow for your soul

[@jerickson725]

Always loved Chicago from the beginning "If You Leave Me Now" (1976) and everything between and a decade later, like "Hard Habit to Break" (1984). Their catalog IS massive, and a entire livestream with Chicago only is a fabulous idea! 😊

[@forevalearning]

Yes one of the worst shames you put yourself through is not owning your mistakes. That's when it becomes too hard to say I'm sorry. To the person who needs to hear it, and especially yourself. Peter Cetera sings great in this group and as a solo artist. Awesome reaction Asia and BJ ❤️

[@SM-sy5cd]

My boyfriend and I used to drive around town all summer of 87 listening to Chicago. Happy to say we’re been married now 30 years now, and listening to Chicago still gives me chills and takes me back and gives me that same feeling of new love.

[@chrisb8655]

That's awesome! Happy for you both.

[@marilynk30]

It's Hard For Me To Say I'm Sorry is one of the most beautiful songs EVER! ♥️ Each band member is singing or playing with passion!

[@deelawson4551]

Love it!! I was a teen when this came out and I loved and listened to the 80s Chicago(with Peter Cetera on lead) all of the time along with these greats Love Me Tomorrow,You`re The Inspiration, Hard Habit To Break,Along Comes A Woman,Stay The Night...Keep On Rockin'

[@beeseewill2407]

Chicago is a special group.Peter Cetera also sings 25 or 6 to 4. I love the way they introduced the horn so softly in the background. All of their lead singers were good, but Peter Cetera was the best.

[@victoriawoods3898]

Asia is me everytime I heard this classic song by Chicago. I love, love, love it!

[@BailaMorena4Eva]

We’ve all been there. Sometimes it’s hard to say, “I’m sorry.” Peter Cetera’s voice…❤️

[@drewg5637]

This was one of the ending songs from the movie "Summer Lovers". It was actress Daryl Hannah's first starring role and also had Peter Gallagher. Not a bad movie with a pretty good soundtrack.

[@carriespirakus-p9h]

I just hear the intro and it puts me someplace true and real. We need more lyrics like this, IMO. Chicago has a way of just getting to the heart of what matters. Love this song. Powerful. Thanks for reacting to this fab song! ‘You’re just a part of me I can’t let go.’ Simple, strong lyric.

[@bobs.3764]

They come from an era of great groups - Chicago, Kansas, Boston, REO Speedwagon, Journey, Foreigner are just a few of the bands from which you can choose.

[@GwenByrd-d4k]

This is a beautiful song.

[@deniseculton]

Their hit If You Leave Me Now is one of the most beautiful ballads and Peter sings it so well. His bro Kenny has a Chicago tribute act and Peter would come out and surprise the audience.

[@jonnno2439]

Looking back at Peter Cetera singing lead on Chicago's "25 or 6 to 4" , it all shows what a versatile singer he is.

[@gerardroll6468]

From a time when music was REALLY music & NOT the flood of auto-tuned crap that floods the charts around the world these days 👍😁👍

[@barbarastrayhorn4667]

Never thought I'd say the good old days, but there you are. Radio was great back then.

[@gerardroll6468]

@@barbarastrayhorn4667 … AND IT STILL IS!!! 👍😎📻 I’m in my mid 50’s & always enjoy a good “blast from the past” on the radio from time to time, especially when I’m stuck in traffic somewhere. I prefer music from bands & solo artists who have been around for at least 30 years & who are still rocking & playing for the fans WITHOUT auto tune 🤙😁👌

[@sampono1962]

@@barbarastrayhorn4667 especially the 70s and 80s

[@sonnybill8271]

2000s RnB group “Az Yet” also covered this beautiful song and ended up recording a version with the Legendary Peter Cetera himself ❤️

[@mikefetterman6782]

This was the group, and one of the songs that those of us teenage guys in the 80s, who did not like to fast dance would get a chance to "sway" with a girl on the dance floor. Amazing nostalgia with these guys.

[@paigelamont1815]

I have been a fan of the band CHICAGO for many years Please do a reaction to one of there best songs and that is A HARD HABIT TO BREAK Please The vocals , The horns , the music is amazing .I think you guys will truely like this song

[@dianecrawford488]

What a ballad, like they have the whole package

[@chab1rd155]

Chicago is probably my all time favorite band! 💗

[@michaeldinsen7641]

Incredible band...especially the horn trio

[@mackssboo]

Deviating from Chicago's practice of having mostly band members playing on their albums, "Hard to Say I'm Sorry" featured several session musicians. The song featured producer David Foster on the piano, as well as three members of the American rock band Toto, including Steve Lukather on guitar and David Paich and Steve Porcaro both contributing synthesizers. The song's vocals were performed by Peter Cetera. The only other member of Chicago besides Cetera that played on the track was drummer Danny Seraphine.

[@ccth22]

Chicago is fascinating because they started out having three lead singers who were also master musicians. Peter Cetera(bass) Robert Lamm(keyboards) Terry Kath(guitar). All three have lead vocals on their classics…

[@dongill9650]

What a gorgeous song 😍

[@kawasakizx14jomamamoto57]

Asia, watching you listen to this song. Looked like it took you back to being a kid.

[@georgetanga6757]

Been listening to you two all day and I've finally subscribed! I grew up on all of the songs you've reviewed and I'm happy to see younger people like yourselves appreciate music from an older generation, so thank you!

[@dbcooper69]

Flood of memories both good and bad.. 13 years old when this came out, summer crushes and loves.

[@kimberlinibambini1988]

Yes- always been my favorite of theirs- that said, I LOVE MANY of their songs- For an upbeat one from them you don’t see requested much unfortunately is “Along comes a woman.” Another big HIT one from their 80’s ones- 💖💙✌️👍

[@tequila_mockingbird547]

I love his voice. Those are my favorite Chicago songs. The ones sung by him.

[@EdPawley]

Appreciate you! Asia, you were right to want more, because this is the SHORTENED radio version. On the album, the full version is listed as "Hard For Me to Say I'm Sorry/Get Back." I wore this out on cassette back then when I was in High School and played sax. You have not heard this without the album ending, and you will thank yourself for hearing it all the way through! Be good, ya'll. Peace and love from KY.

[@michaelgolez7154]

We Filipinos always appreciate the 50's 60's 70's 80' 90's music. Even today we always listen to it, even the new generation of kidds still appreciate it, and always our go to Song in Karaoke. Music and singing is part of our Culture here in the Philippines.especially Karaoke singing. Thats why were more knowledgeable about Old american Artist or Bands than the Americans.

[@trinaortiz9195]

I went to 2 of their concerts in the 70's. They were my favorite band back in the day! Check out their song "Saturday in the park"!

[@michaelsuder486]

At the end of the album version, when the ballad fades out there is a faster paced horn part

[@BigDaddyG65]

Chicago is an amazing group, one that changed and adapted with the times. In the late 60s and 70s they were ground breaking with their horn section fusing jazz and rock for the first time, and one of the greatest guitar players of all time inTerry Cath (sadly he tragically died of a accidental self inflicted gunshot wound) who was also one of three lead singers of the group. Each having a distinct sound. Then they transitioned to a more pop sound in the 80s with ballads like this racking up hit after hit in 3 decades. I know how you love amazing guitar solos, check out this live performance of their hit "25 or 6 to 4" (refers to the time in the morning as he was trying to come up with words for a song. kzbin.info/www/bejne/baakhqKwbM-co8k

[@ValHemi265]

😆😆😆😆 look at Asia, can't stop smiling lol lol yes girl, welcome to our era. And these songs here? Are timeless classics. Around the world. 1970s 80s and 90s sure were the best.

[@chrisfloyd9224]

I believe there's a extended live version of this song with horns at the end, really jams.

[@metalmark1214]

Live stream idea, Bands named after places. Ex: Chicago, Boston, Berlin, Nazareth, Alabama, Kansas, America.

[@jarrodjones659]

One of my favorite songs

[@julylorena4697]

I love this song it takes me back to the days when I was heartbroken 💔 Stay blessed😍✌️

[@monroegodette6440]

Another song that's a gem.....And along comes a woman

[@williamarmstrong9008]

Chicago is an American rock band formed in Chicago, Illinois, in 1967. The group was initially billed as the Big Thing before calling themselves Chicago Transit Authority in 1968, and then shortening the name in 1969. The self-described "rock and roll band with horns" blended elements of classical music, jazz, R&B, and pop music. They produced numerous top-40 hits over two decades, and continue to record and perform live. Yes

[@kenqb5450]

Chicago had to change their name, allegedly, the actual CTA threatened a lawsuit over the name.

[@danastearns7939]

Peter Cetera, bass player, and one of the lead vocals for the group. under-recognized singer/songwriter and bass playing talent. Robert Lamm, keyboard, also under-appreciated singer/songwriter and keyboard talent (had been studying concert piano but opted for Chicago). Singing harmony with Cetera in this beautiful song.

[@supertal244]

People don't realize how great of a bass player he is. Go back and listen to those older songs and you will be amazed. A Great Talent for sure!

[@premgandharvmusic]

The video you reacted to is missing the final part, which is a masterpiece genius way to bring a Song to an end, I suggest you to listen to the complete version. Hugs

[@CodyCloudWalker]

BJ, hope you count your blessing every day for having her in your life, she is sunshine.

[@dylanblue2271]

Hard Habit to Break is a beautiful song. Also Glory of Love and Next Time I Fall. Peter Cetera's voice is ridiculous.

[@josephdurham6051]

A lot of music industry people agree that Chicago is the best group of musicians to ever assemble. Definitely should check out "introduction", "listen", "poem 58", "south California purples", "dialogue part 1 and 2", among a host of other great Chicago songs.

[@chickenjo23]

There is a longer version at the end called Get Away. They always cut it off on radio or music videos but it's awesome.

[@johnthegreek5836]

Great song especially with Peter Cetera with the group and I’ve actually had the privilege seeing Chicago in concert 3 times

[@logantawhiti55]

I think it's so lovely to see your eyes light up when you realize you knew the song.👍

[@michaelasay8587]

Heya....saw them in the early 2000s...they played for 3 hrs....incredible.

[@Triggerhippie70]

When this song came out I was 12 and I remember listening to it for the first time and thinking oh my goodness this is such a beautiful song. Of course I don’t understand love the way in adult wood at that age but I recognized that this was a fucking awesome song. By the way, what an amazing, love song and just heart-wrenching when you listen to it.

[@missshirley9893]

I love this song! 😊

[@firestrike9917]

Chicago's Hard Habit To Break, You're The Inspiration, Will You Still Love Me? Plus tons more of their awesome ballads.

[@masungukafoa1454]

I grew up listening to this song, memories.😊

[@elizabethjohnston9606]

Listen to the FULL version. IT ROCKS!!!

[@kenqb5450]

This version of Chicago is post 1980, pre 1980, Chicago is much more of a fusion of jazz and rock, a horn section along with tremendous guitars, for example "Saturday In The Park" and "Does Anyone Really Know What Time It Is?"

[@superstrigoi]

Probably one of the better concerts I ever went too. So good live

[@danastearns7939]

there is a version of this that is a little longer - the ending is called "get away" and is very much more upbeat with horns. From their earlier years: Wishing you were here; Beginnings

[@stephanramsarran3208]

Glory of love and your the inspiration

[@woodchucknation]

One of my fav Chicago songs

[@Mamat5kdz]

Another Chicago Classic!!!🥰 it is the short version tho...I luuuuuv Peter Ceteras voice...the nuances! And yeah they have quite the song book as Chicago and Peter Ceteras solo stuff..just pick a song... any song🎤aaaaahhhhhh my childhood favs!!! PS...I luv you two and your thoughtful and sincere reactions...especially when it dawns on you that you've actually heard part of the song somewhere...it brings back things you don't know you knew...lol

[@XxCaliber]

Going to see Chicago this coming weekend in Las Vegas. It is going to be an amazing show.

[@susanraye3530]

Asia & BJ ... Love your choices of music 🎶 I highly recommend 2 other Chicago songs, I know you will Love them! These are my 2 favorites: "If You Leave Me Now" - 1976 "Hard Habit To Break" - 1984 (my favorite ... BEAUTIFUL) I'm enjoying your channel so much ... you're a beautiful couple.

[@lilangelbaby8706]

Look Away is another great song by Chicago! It ALWAYS makes me cry

[@fredstauffer558]

Thanks!

[@AsiaandBJ]

Welcome! and thank you so much!! ❤❤

[@elonisell]

AZ yet covered this in the 90s and also performed it at the Grammy with Peter cetera

[@normlee6566]

I think "If You Leave Me Now" is the group's most well-known ballad. That, and "Color My World."

[@rgoers]

I always hated Colour my World growing up. I just found it to be slow and boring. But when I heard this version it became one of my favorites. kzbin.info/www/bejne/iqSbZ3ubrs-Sm5Y. Adding horns and strings made it come alive. The first time I heard it I got chills from the way the strings end the song.