Chicago - Happy Man

This is Peter Cetera's song, from "Chicago VII", 1974. I think it's the most underrated Chicago ballad. Sung in this video by Jason Scheff (Tokyo, 1993).

[@reyzer32]

I'm a cetera fan.. ok he's the original guy... but what do u want the band to do... stop the music becoz cetera don't want to do it anymore??? jason scheff has his own style...just give a credit to him also...

[@berniedebuhr8058]

Karaoke

[@mrsmacca126]

Yes. I want them to stop playing THIS without Peter!!!!

[@rosangelasoares1677]

Ele é mágico fez parte da minha infância e adolecencia simplesmente amo essa voz

[@tamlarse]

He does an amazing job big shoes to fill. One of my favorite Chicago songs and he nailed it.

[@gingerwong3986]

Ditto 😀!

[@johnphillips5343]

yes this young handsome happy man reminds me of my son nick awesome

[@franciscocorreiadequeiroga6962]

👍

[@rozita4547]

Oh my goodness he sings this song beautifully 😍 love it

[@lourdesheck3567]

Jason Scheff I am pleasantly amazed with your beautiful voice.

[@Max-Mustermann46]

If you watch this video, you must understand why Chicago invited Jason.

[@bobbygonzalez3767]

Great bass playing and excellent vocal! Ladies and gentlemen Jason Freakin' Scheff!!! I was sooo disappointed that he left the band. Such an excellent and humble musician. I never really felt like he was trying to replace Cetera...rather the next bass player/tenor vocalist.

[@michellem5556]

I never get tired of this song - michelle

[@ccruz1014]

Scheff does an awesome job. I like the original but this guy's voice is great for this song.

[@Gordonsmusic911]

Jason does a great job on this one. Expecially since it was originally written and sung by ultimate crooner Peter Cetera, who's hard to beat.

[@bayoubengal1961]

So disappointed when Jason left the band (or was unceremoniously fired?). So many people were critical of Jason bc he "wasn't Cetera". Screw those people! Jason is a tremendous bassist and vocalist. He lifted Chicago when they were on the downfall

[@karenwilkerson582]

This guy does a great job with this very special song !! Excellent voice and carries a Cetera song unbelievable well!! Impressed!!

[@gingerwong3986]

Surprisingly I’d never heard of this song- but I love it & love Jason. ❤️ Chicago!

[@labyrinthcrawford7115]

From the start, I never liked Peter Cetera's voice. His voice is irritating to the ears, plus he's not good looking. There's nothing attractive in his person. But I like the songs of the Chicago. So, Jason Scheff is so refreshing voicewise and lookswise, after Cetera. No offense meant Cetera fans. I like Jason Scheff much much better!!!

[@patriciaarchie7822]

Labyrinth Crawford Well I like Jason too and no offense to his fans but he doesn't come close to Peter's looks or his distinctive voice or his stage performance , I like Peter better and I think he's gorgeous , I guess we all have our own opinion !!!!!!!!!!

[@rolanmontinola3160]

Labyrinth an ogags comment. A millenial

[@louisescutti1998]

Well from the start you may have to get your ears checked cause there's no one who could match Peters sultry VOICE and although looks have nothing to do with it , I think PETER' S gorgeous , love those dimples and beautiful mesmerizing eyes , he has it all , LEGEND !!!!!!

[@calbudd2838]

Jason Scheff had some big shoes to fill when Cetera left. And even though he's no Peter Cetera, Jason did a helluva job nonetheless. Hats off to him.

[@antoniasoares9421]

Love Chicago ❤ From Brasil 🇧🇷❤

[@marioeduardovilasboas9228]

My father die 15 years a go... this was one of him favorites songs... every time i hear its like him was here with me.

[@teribin]

Maybe because I like Jason more as a person than Peter I loved seeing this. Thank you for posting....

[@chicacanadese]

Oh I love Jason on this! I enjoyed Dawayne Bailey's guitar very much too. Love the jazzy feel . Great performance overall! I also saw Lee sing this one last year.. and I love Lee's voice, but I think Jason wins this one.

[@ceciliacortez5229]

Eternally Chicago. Who listen in 2019 ???

[@vitorboucas192]

2020

[@mirtaelenacastanoramos4145]

@@vitorboucas192 Marzo 2020 en cuarentena

[@abitabob]

Will NEVER stop listening.

[@fender86541]

2050

[@ritadecassialima7836]

I am watching in 2021.

[@ccruz1014]

Jason does an awesome job on this cover.

[@seuantonio4146]

Pppppppppppppppppppp

[@bobsky321able]

I really like this version. Good singing voice and good looking too. Kudos Jeff......

[@hoovrbrt]

I really LOVE this! Jason Scheff is very talented!

[@ThedaMuller62]

This guy is a genius, timeless!

[@MichelleMarieSublette]

Both Jason and Peter are great! Hugs, michelle

[@Ginagoeslive]

God Bless this Man, his talent and passion ...... I love his voice and beyond! xoxox

[@jfperobson]

Passa o tempo e o que é de qualidade, permanece em nossa memória e essa música (pode ser dizer que é um hino), nunca vai sair de nossos pensamentos.

[@crissyparagas9866]

My God here im again watching this cute nice song!

[@ismailhakim6382]

Peter or not. the dude can sing thst ballad!

[@monicalisboa6017]

The best! Very very nice!!

[@glynisjones8128]

Cheers to Jason!!!! Great job!!!!

[@crissyparagas877]

My gosh! Love this

[@spazzypat]

Out of all the times I have seen Chicago- they have only played this once...too bad..it's a great song--

[@danielvillatoro]

One of my favorites songs of all times. I really like it better sung by Peter Cetera but I think Jason Scheff does a great interpretation.

[@renatzkigab2616]

Jason Scheff, this guy really did to amazed me for having been done much with the original. Bravo!

[@gvatech]

Great cover of the old version! Very nice!

[@cleydemachado9413]

Inesquecível!!! No ano que eu nasci ,essa Obra Prima já estava rolando pelo Mundo ❤️ O poder da Música é Genial👏👏👏👏 Lembranças de meu Saudoso Pai.

[@autumnleaf.]

Been hearing this whenever my old man plays his CD and I sooooo love this version. Jason is such an eye candy 😍

[@quandaledanyelb.dingle8496]

Soo gorgeous😍

[@drummerboyjac]

He's a great guy. Very understanding of others.

[@wendyramirez3350]

Heard a cover band sing it and it haunted me for 40 years! Didn't know enough of the words or the band. Put on chicago cd and there it was! Beautiful song.

[@georgialyma4815]

So wonderful!!!

[@Bytheshore1960]

great...what a cutie!

[@hondaoperator2229]

Beautiful song!

[@crissyparagas9866]

Cute facial expression... my Gosh! Love it!

[@joserenato412]

a beautiful single.

[@starlitblond]

Oh my God... what a little cutie! I am falling in love with him!

[@mrsmacca126]

A worthy cover, Jason... and I ADORE Peter Cetera

[@merseybeat1963]

They were Lucky to get this guy I think..Cetera was pretty irreplaceable but its good they were able to continue.

[@Getrealpeeps]

Dude can SING!!!!!

[@reah06]

we cannot compare jason with peter or peter with jason, coz their two different man. it's not proper to say one is better than another, the thing is they sing the song whole heartedly and we sing together with their song in the same time.

[@Rixtory]

It's so hard to believe Jason was with Chicago for 30 years.....or that this was sung by him 254 years ago. Seems like yesterday...

[@FelipeJuanOficial]

The best version

[@pioloregio]

nice voice, nice body, handsome...whatelse........

[@janismcshanereynolds5313]

I just saw them last night..They still have it!! Amazing...

[@geraci89]

you don't know jason? he's been there longer than cetera lmao

[@judyborden569]

What im a huge cetera fan and no he hasnt

[@geraci89]

@@judyborden569 simple math Judy. 1968-1985 is 17 years. 1986-2016 is 30 years. Im no brain surgeon but it would appear that Jason served almost double the amount of time Cetera did.

[@louisescutti1998]

Why does it matter how long they were there , I like Jason, but no one can come close to Peter's distIncive voice , he is one of a kind , he will always be the VOICE of Chicago !!!!!!

[@geraci89]

@@louisescutti1998 you obviously didnt understand the conversation being had...and nobody was talking to you. sooo.

[@louisescutti1998]

Gerac89 I think I'm allowed to voice my opinion, I wasn't talking to you, Soooo

[@aparecidamorais5840]

Amo chicago e amo o Esse cantor Jason Ficou um coroa com a mesma voz lindissima ,parabéns

[@soundlikeFabian]

Scheff´s the best

[@garynfurlong]

GREAT SONG. ONE OF CHICAGO'S BEST...

[@sdparker7]

It may have lost it's latin tinge but it gained a jazz one thanks to DB's playing.

[@ricardorobledo920]

una gran rola de esos años tantos buenos recuerdos

[@cassyclim8]

this is simply one of my fave chicago songs!

[@lisa-leegonichelis563]

Love this! 2022!! Jason’s voice is perfection!

[@jackienguyenphu1228]

Aww when Scheffy was a baby! ♫ ♪ Wow, first time I've noticed DB playing... very nice. And Tris... a ray of sunshine forever. But killer Jimmy Pankow on "GUIRO" haha... Love him to pieces. :-p Such character.

[@tatianalascalalambauertati8507]

beautiful voice

[@laineavlis7557]

Eu nem pensava em nascer e essa música já existia, mas desde criancinha q a ouço e amo até hj já com quase 30 nos cornos.

[@maranovaes1218]

Fantástico...do fundo do baú..............lembranças........amores.......rostinho colado.....coquetel de pêssego.......ufa!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@keziadecarvalho7870]

Essa música é de 1975 mesmo, eu adorava e até hoje ainda gosto

[@val4637]

Sessão mela cueca

[@derliagrademmoura5436]

Pior ,isso mesmo.kkk

[@marilenabreda7158]

JASON SCHEFF PARABÉNS 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏MAS O PETER CETERA NÃO TEM PRA NINGUÉM ❤

[@marialedab.t.1198]

Agora tem versão dessa musica com ANITTA.....affff.....depois que vc ouve Peter Cetera e Jason SCHEFF....nem o próprio CHIGAGO cantou melhor

[@betinhorabelo2979]

Anita mandou bem , quem dera seguisse essa linha, seria uma ótima cantora. Mas Peter cetera é o The best

[@janielaurel]

sweet song. definitely one of Chicago's best ballads, and rarely performed. Saw Lee sing it last year, really cool :). I'd like to see Jason revisit this... his voice is so much better now than it was in '93. thanks for sharing this!

[@MitchMansfield]

@Teddyusmc13 - Respectfully, "Happy Man" is Chicago, albiet with Pete on vocals - a fantastic song from 1974's Chicago VII. I agree, however, I would much rather see Pete up there ripping the vocals on this classic - but he quit the band. Jason does the song justice, that being said. :)

[@ScialomRoland]

It's hard to match Peter Cetera, by singing this song, yet, Jason Scheff does it very fine.

[@jorgeovalle2248]

SIMON

[@frankgayton2108]

No it’s bad

[@rosatorres1891]

Hola hola, quien escucha está hermosa canción en 2021, no me canso de escuchar buena música y magnífica interpretación, saludos a TODOS y disfruten este día 😘😘 saludos desde mi bella ciudad Toluca

[@euzineiaoliveira6893]

💕💖❤️💝💕 tem coisa mas linda que essa? Só quem viveu essa época sabe. 30/09/21

[@daverogers5609]

Yes there is one thing more beautiful and that is Peter Cetera’ s version.

[@luisalfredo1060]

Happy man the chicago beautiful song

[@Cindy875]

Such a sweet cutie. Beautiful voice, brilliant bass player

[@patriciamontoya7547]

La mejor banda ...me encanta su musica...me recuerdan mis mejores tiempos...que voz Jason Scheff....

[@suziq105]

I do not know this artist, but he rocks!!

[@marilenabreda7158]

REALMENTE NINGUÉM CANTA HAPPY MAN COMO O PETER CETERA,HAPPY MAN UMA DAS🎶🎵 MINHAS FAVORITAS🎸🎶🎵👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏💋🎵🎶

[@enriqueavila5007]

Excelente cancion en todo aspecto y pensar que el cantante compitio con 500 cantantes para quedarse en la banda

[@maryflick5278]

One of my favorite songs, ever!

[@kalia385]

Nice song. I like Chicago

[@billr3724]

The only problem with most of Chicago's ballads, is that the absence of Cetera's distinctive vocals tends to create a conspicuous contrast with how most hear the song in their heads. Hats off to Scheff though, he is certainly talented, but in the difficult role of replacing a Chicago legend.

[@ejsherwood9482]

Agreed. Jason does a good job but it leaves me a bit hollow---missing Peter's voice.

[@louisescutti1998]

EJ Sherwood I agree Jason is good , but there’s just something missing!

[@oubiery3107]

Beautiful classic that will leave on forever ♥️♥️♥️

[@joserobertoandrade2808]

maravilhoso

[@jorgeoscarpineda6648]

Una canción inolvidable que me trae grandes recuerdos.

[@rosamariavizcaya9660]

Jorge Oscar Pineda, totalmente apoyando tu comentario, una hermosaaaaa cancion, yo tenia 18 años me encantaba escucharla hoy a mis 63 años me encanta mas se las dedico a mis hijos, saludos de toluca mexico

[@jorgeoscarpineda6648]

Una canción inolvidable que me trae grandes recuerdos. Mmmmm.

[@Lou_Thats_Who]

I agree. Very underrated for a great song.

[@Octoberlinda1959]

My favorite band!

[@juantoletemex]

Happy Man es una canción muy bonita. Gracias por escribir, Zaninha! Saludos a Belo Horizonte!

[@thelmanogueira299]

Lembro esta canção escutei muito. Muito linda🌻

[@tenbyssimo]

This is a great version of Happy Man. All you Cetera fans who knock this version are out of it. But you all can take comfort in the knowledge that Peter was no worse than their third best lead vocalist when he was with the band.

[@ronaldosergio3509]

ouvindo em 2019 esta linda música

[@lougrammman]

you know whats funny about making fun of people singing? They are in the band and have a nice living from the very people that make fun of them. Keep buying the music, going to the concerts. I'm sure they love you!

[@debzdestiny1]

Amen Darin!!!! Your brother is aaaahmazing!!!

[@jasonburger3533]

Jason Scheff deserves more credit. He was with Chicago for 31 years, nearly twice as long as that other guy, Peter Cetera. They both had their own styles and still do. Jason was with People Movers and Keane and he brought a new kind of energy and youth to the band in the mid-1980s and served them well through 2016. His voice was/is terrific for a rock singer/bassist and he does keyboards as well. He has been an inspiration of mine, and that sounds like a Chicago song that he did very well as well.

[@MarciaAlves78]

Heppy man, Feliz homem. Maravilhosa música. Heppy Chicago

[@mirtaelenacastanoramos4145]

Peter Cetera dejo una vara muy alta cuando dejo la banda, pero Jason la paso y al escuchar esta cancion en esta version la sigo encontrando fenomenal, pero con Peter hay un extra adicional

[@02117878]

Anitta cantou essa musica no programa dela, não curto as musicas dela mas otima a versão

[@valejorginho]

+João Roberto de Oliveira Concordo João Roberto não curto as músicas dela mais ficou otimo.

[@mulambo330]

só o ingreis dela que nun tava la muito bom.... a voz é ótima, eu sinceramente me surpreendi com a voz da anitta. detesto o funk e as musicas da anitta....

[@ernieblakey9489]

Karaoke

[@ChicagoJT]

You are right Jason does do a great job on this and they brought Jason in because of the similar vocal work to replace PC .... its so hard to see any of the original members not there. Kath's loss killed me in 78 but NO band can carry this bands cred. no one. I really did love Hot Street's hits.

[@iwangsetiawan3863]

He has a good voice for Chicago lead singer now

[@louiecolon9494]

Sounds sweet

[@laPatriar]

Me encanta esta canción! Compré hace mas de 30 años este disco doble en vinilo y fué mi segundo disco ahorrando peso por peso. El primero fué So vane de Carly Simon.1975 o 1976.

[@bpotter9182]

The band just wasn't the same after Terry Kath died. He was the heart and soul of the band. Even Jimi Hendrix was making plans to take more guitar lessons so he could be half as good as Terry.

[@RisoletaSantos-k8k]

Amo esse sucesso. Saudades!!!!!!!!!!