Bill Champlin/Chicago medley MGM Las Vegas 10-11-08

[@TheMcesar84]

I wonder if Bill knew that his days with Chicago were numbered at this point... he really brought his A game for both of those shows - on point with the vocals with a contagious level of energy.. great send off for all the Champlin-era Chicago fans.

[@alwaysimitatedneverduplica4527]

Bill Champlin is one cool grandpa I never had. What an accomplished musician, singer and composer. Music's living legend. Bill Champlin and Jason Scheff are Chicago ❤❤❤

[@nealwestmoreland8576]

Watching Champlin and Dwayne Bailey play on stage together in the late 80's/early 90's was magic.You could see how they loved to play together.

[@Txdcblues]

So sad the band booted so many people, especially Champlin since he was there so long. Dawayne and Bill blended together magically with their voices and are both amazing soloists!

[@fernandocucco8609]

Maestro Bill....tu paso por Chicago fue la mejor época de esa gran banda

[@mdwayne741]

I have always enjoyed Bill's unique voice....sings with such emotion!

[@franciscocano4992]

Yes, indeed!

[@paula-jean6495]

I agree 100%!!

[@cutchmaster]

Pretty cool how he comes from keyboard to guitar at the beginning. So smooth.

[@Theclaw1981]

Bill is definitely one of the best! Thanks for the memories my friend…

[@dldave1978]

I feel like a lot of people feel like Bill is a backup singer when you think of Chicago as a whole....that said, many of their songs on the charts in the 80s had him singing lead.

[@alwaysimitatedneverduplica4527]

They're the dynamic duo on vocals, Bill Champlin and Jason Scheff. For 3 decades they kept Chicago alive and kicking on vocals

[@adolfogomezsilva7582]

2nov2021...years and years,,,and forever and ever,,are legend CHICAGO,,,look away..you're not alone (para mis mamacitas woman,from silao guanajuato ,in mexico) beautifulsong ...many songs of chicago...now i'm a old young man of 52 years old...thanks CHICAGO ..BILL..thanks....for.many years so much love..womans..feelings..tears...

[@debbieleung536]

Bill is awesome!!

[@richardmorris7207]

What a great singer..love this guy.

[@aprildoblues2798]

No one can bit your song i like your voice ❤❤❤

[@msimaker]

Bill played Dawayne's part....love it.

[@hauntedpixies]

bill champlin is amazing are you kidding me? lol.. I miss him

[@auroraflores836]

Bill Champlin , simplemente maravilloso!!

[@lamarravery4094]

My favorite Champlin/Chicago hit was You're not alone but there was another great song from 19 called Runaround that Bill sang with Jason, that should've been a single. And Bill qrote a song on 18 and sang called I Believe, that could've been another hit.

[@Txdcblues]

Agreed! I Believe is an amazing song, Cetera even said it could be a hit!!

[@Renatus22]

LOve this medley!...

[@JimmyLeeHook]

He sings so all over the map, I can barely tell it’s the same song in places. He is such a talented guy. I wish he would open his eyes, connect with his audience, and sing the songs straight.

[@bradleyowen7612]

Wonder how they got him to sing the sheet music notes for the recording in the studio. ;)

[@BluesDaddy411]

Great musician, but he never met a song he couldn't over-sing.

[@ladyduchezz4239]

only Bill can sing I dont want to live without Your Love perfectly With Chicago when they lost him none of.them sings this anymore This is custom fit for.him.His trademark with the group...

[@Gem0674]

The multi-talented Bill Champlin! 🎉❤🎉❤

[@Waimeafalls]

Awesome footage, Lisa Lee!

[@paula-jean6495]

Love his voice!!!

[@amyrubright5888]

I think Bill added a great voice to Chicago!!!

[@johnjanssen1031]

I seen Bill Champlain and Chicago the band at Morris auditorium in South Bend, In. They were great 👍

[@新島政和]

Mr AOR. Bill is my favorite singer. Blue eyed soul singer❣️

[@fyrcrack1]

Delbert also great blue eyed soul sing

[@louisabraham9462]

Great Great Performance

[@tonycanaris6521]

I love the Great Champlin songs

[@dutchblackgirl6247]

o i love this man!! and this songs!

[@prepballfan]

# of my all time favorites by Chicago

[@tonycanaris6521]

Multi talented musician and singer.

[@Lisalee66]

Hey Ace. Yes, he is still touring and performing. He's in Europe right now actually. He does lots of gigs on the west coast with his band The Sons Of Champlin and also solo shows with his wife Tamara. I have lots of other videos here on my page that show both. You can check out his Facebook page for all upcoming event details and you can also message him there about your wedding :) All the best. Lisa

[@gregmagpantay4456]

Chicago needs Champlin more than ever..so with Cetera and bailey..

[@fieldysgrl98]

pass on bailey. that abusive prick.

[@Txdcblues]

Those 3 could’ve made their own supergroup with Seraphine and would’ve been set! Guitar/keyboard, guitar, bass and drums! Can’t wait to hear an AI song with that mixture…

[@alwaysimitatedneverduplica4527]

Wow this is the guy who could do lead vocals, the guitar and piano (better than Lamm thats why Foster songs were given for him to play the piano part), who sangs hits of Chicago and yet so kind, humble and down to earth. The band could have maximize Bill Champlin for another 10-20 years but I guess the "originals" were too insecure and selfish.

[@Lisalee66]

You hit the nail on the head! 💯

[@ww2remembered983]

The undisputed Champ!!

[@mikethekid1980]

Bill sounds great!

[@yayarosing7298]

Still singing good job bill...😘😘😘

[@RjBenjamin353]

Pankow looks like an old 80 year man getting ready to go mow his yard 😂.

[@detlevdoedel7472]

Rubbish Young Man

[@doninmichigan]

You'll be lucky if you can mow your yard when your 80 and not in the nursing home. 😂

[@lindaloe]

Show Some Respect For Mr Pankow HE Certainly Deserves It!!

[@RjBenjamin353]

@@lindaloe Respect is for your mommy and daddy and President Trump. Ok, D.A. !!!

[@lindaloe]

@Qwert Voltaire MY Mother And Father Have Passed Away. As For Donald Trump.Better Left Unsaid.

[@AceAlive2]

nice! i doubt he'd actually come in for one song but i'd love to have him there. it'd be awesome

[@josephdelrosario1420]

Great!!!! Songs of my youth

[@cathyopthof8136]

Bills the best!!

[@michaeltrees6872]

sweet!!

[@sarahrowe4396]

Bring Champlin, Dwayne Bailey and most importantly, Peter Cetera, and you will get back classic Chicago.

[@bradleyowen7612]

Bailey was absolutely the furthest from Kath's style of any guitar player they've had since.

[@aopabailey]

​@bradleyowen7612 You have to be kidding me. Kath was pure rock, and so was Dawayne. None of the others were rock guitarists. Dawayne was actually a much better guitar player than Terry. He had to be begged to join Chicago . He only joined Yount ubecause he loved Jason and they were best friends. He also was a super fan of Bill Champlin.

[@Txdcblues]

@@aopabaileyhaha we meet again! Dawayne has one of the most amazing voices along with Bill who could be compared to Willie Nelson. His guitar playing and solos are really something else and he has the mind of Frank Zappa, his playing is a lot to take in just like a Zappa song. Amazing musician and def doesn’t get enough credit!

[@bethtyree6346]

Voice of angel

[@franciscocano4992]

Artists! Grateful.

[@atp1962]

Bill came at a time when Chicago needed someone to step up and he did, he has alot of talent however the last years with Chicago, he seem to squel and just not stand and sing the song. Some call it jazz style, to carry a long note or jump to a high note and chew it. I just wasnt working for me at the end. He is a true talent, but Chicago allow him to over shadow the other talents in the band. Robert Lamn, Jeff, Lee, Jimmy, and now Lou, are all voices of Chicago. I like it that way.

[@mixxkid1761]

Allstar line-up: Peter Cetera - Lead Vocals & BGVs Bill Champlin: Lead Vocals, BGVs, Rhythm Guitars, Piano/keyboards and everything else :) Danny Serraphine- Drums Tris Imboden - Percussion Jason Sheff - Bass and BGVs (No lead please) Dawayne Bailey - Lead Guitar & BGVs *Guest appearances by Lamm, Loughnane and Reyes (No more then 2 songs)

[@Txdcblues]

All you need is Bill, Peter, Danny and Dawayne! They could def work together

[@potownrob]

I wonder if he ever did his song “take it uptown” with Chicago. I can’t find any videos of it. That seems like a song the whole band could take part in, especially the horns.

[@detodounpoco7836]

BILL FUKIN CHAMPLIN

[@Lisalee66]

@hauntedpixies i'd miss him too, except that I can see him with his solo band. runs circles around these jokers!

[@JamminOnThe1]

In the 80’s and 90’s he sounded phenomenal. He’s obviously aged and the voice is a bit tougher. I’d prefer if he stopped all the falsetto and the ad libs. Less is more. I also think he was over Chicago and wanted out. Maybe it reflected in the performance.

[@hauntedpixies]

@Lisalee66 thats cool.. I wish i could see hiim solo.. that'd be amazing..

[@silviamargaritasalvatierra8847]

Bill y chicago talentosos

[@judyandrews2033]

Love Bill ! Wish they would have kept him but also wish he would stick to the way the song was recorded and not do all that extra stuff. He is a great singer without it !

[@asheard23]

Just saw a comment on Facebook that this was actually Bill Champlin’s final show with Chicago. True?

[@Lisalee66]

Hi Allan. Not true. Bill's last show was in 2009. August, maybe? After all these years, I forget the exact date but I'm close if anything. Shortly before the start of his No Place Left To Fall solo tour.

[@asheard23]

@@Lisalee66 thanks… right after I made this comment, I found a video with Bill playing with Chicago from February 2009

[@AceAlive2]

is he touring still? i'd pay to have him sing one song at my wedding

[@ignaziodiana1790]

Ciao i cicago sono sempre intramontabile.

[@石山隆-w5r]

Because hewastherenow❤

[@坊浩志]

いいね〜

[@geoffbonn937]

Is it me, or is there a strong resemblance to Ross Valory of Journey?

[@TruthHurts58]

Big Champlin fan. My only beef with Bill is that he always seems to bore easily when it comes to singing his hits. He just over sings the songs that people love the most. It's too bad. He has one of the greatest vocal tones of all-time. A few licks are fine, but he just over does it.

[@davecolonna8040]

TruthHurts58 Danny Seraphine mentioned that in his book Street Player. He said Bill as great as he is is very insecure.

[@davecolonna8040]

TruthHurts58 and that Bill sings for himself. A shame because he is a great musician with a great and unique voice. He always sounded great on the records.

[@dahonu2563]

Maybe because he was bored. Remember when he wore headphones? He was listening to the Sons

[@joshuaecht]

Where was the headphone story from? I don't remember it in Street Player-great book.

[@ZenyattaFan1]

Yes, he is always wanting to do new versions of songs and change them around. He doesn't understand that the vast majority of fans like to hear the songs performed to sound the way they sounded on the album.

[@fieldysgrl98]

I bet you Pankow hated introducing Bill and saying something positive about him.

[@grundid44]

I hope this is the same guy, but what ever happened to: "The director called for an audition, he needed somebody who could play a scene, about a man in a delicate condition, son this is your big chance." That was a great song and sung with great conviction. I'll leave you to your own thoughts, otherwise.

[@rockwellou812]

@Lisalee66 i reckon he has done well, i can explain why kenbert2008 doesn't like all Bill is getting is a bad mix, a singers worst nightmare. thats all and he has done well and pulled it off, so don't worry about what kenbert2008 says believe me,

[@avaitorguru7942]

This guy sounds alot like bender the robot on futerama

[@as-zm8pt]

He and Glenn Frey has similar style

[@Plasmafuse]

Whats that Song at 5:32 ?

[@tjrox]

Plasmafuse you’re not alone

[@Plasmafuse]

@@tjrox Thx mate, now that you write it, i see that it´s even mentioned in the Info Box of the Video. However, cool Song!

[@LetzBeaFranque]

I did't know Kurt Russell sang with Chicago.

[@Lisalee66]

thanks Chuck :) I couldn't be bothered to take the time to respond to such nonsense.

[@Lisalee66]

Torturous to listen to?? So DON'T. I'm sure Bill would lose sleep knowing you don't like his shirt. Yeah right.

[@Petergalvan]

Chicago misses you Bill, more so than Peter

[@chuckpowell1977]

Chicago is terrible live these days. Most days they have replacement horn guys that play a lot tighter than the originals, who have become pretty sloppy. The vocals are horrendous. Scheff screeches and yells to hit the high notes and the harmonies are sloppier than the horns. Pardini is good, but he's no Champlin...and you spelled both of their names wrong.

[@jerrysherron3553]

Who exactly are you and do you have any Grammy's to your credit ?? Just asking ...

[@cahyoh.harimurti8554]

And a year later Champlin left the band 😂

[@Lisalee66]

Less than a year. Their loss

[@cerebrynueby9668]

por que muestran tan poco a keith y es un excelente artista, está poco valorado, y tiene mucho talento.😢

[@Lisalee66]

@hauntedpixies make it happen:)

[@philbergeron5306]

Only one camera, it's Chicago,the group,not solo Chaplain !

[@Lisalee66]

And you can't even spell his name! Good job, genius. Not 🖕

[@Lisalee66]

Btw, enjoy you're koolaid because there's no band left. Keep grazing like cattle.

[@Lisalee66]

Moron

[@digitaljazznews1]

CHICAGO SUCKS without Bill

[@chrislemaster2695]

Agreed Loved Him in Look Away. the New singer Lou does good too but there is only on Bill Chaplain.

[@dahonu2563]

R u f ing kidding me. He carried them for 30 years

[@MrJoeFlorida]

funny, he helped the band, but he was never critical

[@swabbles808]

@mikethekid1980 Like a train wreck

[@Lisalee66]

aaaw....I understand...so I'll do it for ya'. bye bye

[@MrJoeFlorida]

I honestly thought the song "Look Away" was the worst song on the album it was on. I was shocked it became a number one hit.

[@steveross8326]

Not to put too fine a point on it.........but this is horrible.

[@Lisalee66]

and seriously, it's NOT that difficult to spell Champlin for crying out loud lol. Even more difficult to misspell Pardini actually...sheesh.

[@JamminOnThe1]

Bill hated Chicago and I think they didn’t care for him either. In the 80’s and 90’s he sounded phenomenal. He’s obviously aged and the voice is a bit tougher. I’d prefer if he stopped all the falsetto and the ad libs. Less is more.

[@imaprinta]

I like the studio versions of Champlan's songs, but in concert he seems to sings his stuff like he's an old blues artist and it just doesn't track with me. Sounds too contrived.

[@rickosters7927]

Bill Champlin never met a Terry Kath vocal he didn’t butcher! Good riddance! Best version of the band since the original lineup was with Howland, Pardini and Coffey (which also sounds like it would be a great law firm!)

[@shawncosmos5431]

BS. Btw. Kath butchered his own vocals towards the end of his life due to his drug and alcohol demons. He sounded awful. His playing was awful. His own fault. Along with his ignorant ass playing with a loaded gun. Luckily it wasn’t an innocent by stander who got hit.

[@MrJazzguitar2]

Worst mistake Bill did was join Chicago... He would have been better for him to work on his own career after leaving the Sons...

[@RjBenjamin353]

I didn’t know Joe Biden could play trombone.

[@Lisalee66]

Then. Get. Off. My. Page....SIMPLE

[@fry9700]

I'm not comparing the band now to the band in the 90s, they are kind of just and oldies act at this point. The recent stuff I've seen from them has been pretty good, though. They seem to be trying to recapture that 70s sound when they were at their peak. The 90s stuff with Champlin just sounded like horrible, formulaic soft rock of the worst kind. Not for me at all, I like the original Terry Kath version of the band.

[@chrisroman3415]

Stinks.

[@Lisalee66]

How long did it take you to muster up that VERY clever comment? Probably not long at all. Nasty comes easy for some.