Chicago - Hard To Say I'm Sorry/Get Away

[@alonzotanner1226]

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.

[@louisescutti1998]

Peter is the best of the best 💕💕💕

[@JobyOneKenobi7797]

A group of virtuoso musicians displaying their craft. No auto tune. No pre recorded tracks.

[@billnmike]

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.

[@getz19]

13 years later, your statement stays true.

[@trevordean7144]

Your dad was right

[@esava44]

And this was crappy Chicago too.

[@LoyalOpposition]

People are afraid of telling the truth because apparently being called a "Boomer" drives people to suicide.

[@debraconverse3447]

I do believe your dad was very wise.

[@pajeeper420]

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.

[@SiamoonMoon]

The entire arrangement is timeless

[@patriciaarchie7822]

There are no words to describe how perfect PETER sings and performs this song , BEST voice in the world , only PETER !!!!!!

[@joshuabrooks4907]

Even nowadays

[@argaretbea]

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.

[@ousoonerbg]

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.

[@johnx5891]

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)

[@ousoonerbg]

@@johnx5891 No sir. 4 octave and arguably 4 1/2…in his prime.

[@johnx5891]

@@ousoonerbg Great... would love to see your "proof." just show the notes in the songs as above.

[@Nyne143]

Hey hey now … we’re all clearly Cetera/Chicago fans. Whatever he’s capable of it’s amazing!

[@HETFIELD]

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.

[@Laydnitz]

In the U.S. Army in '82 stationed in Germany! I was at this concert! Thanks for the memory!

[@ЗВЕРОБОЙ-л6к]

Das ist LOL, Mister Laydnitz... but I do understand you!

[@jtsnowman66]

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.

[@darrenng9828]

Man I've always been jealous of people who has this range. Every time i try to sing this song the police were called 😭

[@theMick52]

Only one other guy I can think of with that kinda range and power, Brad Delp (Rest in Peace).

[@jtsnowman66]

@@theMick52 unreal singer as well!

[@bethmcavoy8062]

3:40 Getaway with James Pankow on trombone, Walter Parazaider on Sax, and Lee Loughnane on trumpet are BRUTAL!!! 🎺🎷👍

[@back2me225]

Oh yes i like it this sounds

[@speedofthemoment3825]

It’s so powerful and there’s only THREE of them

[@marcoramirez580]

It's my FAVORITE part of the song!!

[@Peattie44]

So much energy!!

[@bluecolor1600]

By far one of the best ballads ever written!! Brings back so many great memories. Got to love Peter Cetera and Chicago!!❤❤❤

[@louisescutti1998]

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 💕💕💕💕

[@bodyshop8008]

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?

[@rookie531]

One of the greatest voice's ever!

[@patriciaarchie7822]

Oh you are so right!

[@alexandrameganco8104]

Indeed your right..his voice will remain in time til the end of times.

[@komkejdi1900]

No one can nail that song like that. One of the greatest voice of popular music. Thanks for uploading.

[@JohnPestka]

Cetera's voice is so freaking good. Effortless.

[@TampaJohn]

Yeah, but I’ll never forgive him for leaving. Selfish ass.

[@TheGrossMeta]

tampajohn You should talk to a certain Mr. Robert Lamm about why Pete left.

[@jessibrunson3234]

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!

[@Shmynkellbonkenstein]

Jessi Brunson yeah haha he’s 42 years older than me and still sings 10 times better...😭

[@jessibrunson3234]

Samuel Isaksson ... Hahaha...yeah, his voice is amazing! I love all of the older groups. I must have an old soul 😊

[@oyaji4534]

大好きな曲です🥹 昔から色褪せない名曲🎵だと思います✨

[@joshuabrooks4907]

It sucks knowing that whenever you hear this song on the radio nowadays, "Get Away" is often omitted.

[@nunuloki]

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.

[@秋間舞子]

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❤

[@vonyroces7878]

cetera's voice is so unique. a one of a kind voice. that's why he's irreplaceable.

[@katrindinslaken]

Genial. Habe ich zum ersten Mal 1985 gehört. Eine Mitschülerin hat mir das Album auf Kassette überspielt zusammem mit "Parade" von Spandau Ballet. Einfach nur gut, gut , gut!

[@planetX162]

No one can beat Peter thise song was full of emotion soul and feelings with his voice high pitch 🥰🥰🥰

[@annaguz3629]

I luv u Peter Cetera. You are truly the best love song balladeer of all time.😄

[@paradise3156]

Anna Guz He sure is 🎼🎵🎵🎶🎷🎸🎹🎚

[@pattyhaley9594]

So true. So enamored am I.

[@MyMy-li6qw]

I remember being transfixed in the theater when this song came on during 'Summer Lovers'(Darryl Hannah, Valerie Quinnessen & Peter Gallagher) in 1982/3. and when it took off w/the Get Away segment I was effin blown away. Remember that jam like it was yesterday! Thanks for the post.

[@psafety9355]

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!

[@moodylicious]

damn, four men on keyboards! Peter's voice, heart melting perfection. Chris Pinnick's solo - Gorgeous Getaway-Showstopper. Peter's behind; the finest. WOW!

[@rickmontgomery3037]

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.

[@20carrocks]

They were all in on the keyboards during the Foster years

[@kja427]

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!

[@MiOEvO]

dude sounds exactly like it should LIVE.... perfection

[@mr.bluelabel5275]

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 ! 😁

[@koolxxxyear]

I finished high school in 1974, love the songs in that era. lucky me.

[@rustinaginger9502]

Class Of 1974......Our Class Song Was Time In A Bottle by Jim Croce.......

[@peggywalker2687]

Steve Chan I graduated in '74 too! Great music back in those days...

[@imeldaennis3220]

I was 14... Amazing song... Wow

[@joshuabrooks4907]

Congratulations on 50 years since your graduation.

[@Elenp_Belova.]

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!!!

[@MenardoPineda]

One of the most Best-Loved Song of all Time!

[@gino066]

Chicago's body of work doesn't merit hall of fame recognition? it does!

[@kellydoub9462]

Oh those horns. Goosebumps

[@omi1212]

awesom song...i feel like listening it again & again.....

[@patknight9922]

How brilliant is this? I never get tired of hearing it...never....

[@anstonian]

Thank you so much friend. You have great taste. Doesn't get much better than this.enjoy. take care Pete.

[@Txdcblues]

I’m gonna be so sad the day Peter dies. A voice like that can’t be learned, you can only be gifted that!

[@TomLeamon-z4r]

He sings with his heart and soul.

[@Stifler8476]

Wenige können so geil live singen wie Chicago. Ein Klassiker, wo ich an die gute alte Zeit denke. Einfach nur genießen. Wahnsinn!!!

[@Anthony881985]

Agreed. Truer words have never been spoken.

[@nunuloki]

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.

[@macabro13hls]

i love thats song...............

[@czfilmyaserialysk5557]

i discovered this song today and it's my favourite song now- beautiful song

[@utahdrumtech]

I love the CETERA / CHAMPLIN combo... two incredible voices!!

[@EVILFRAWTHY]

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!

[@nothingfunnyleft]

@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 !

[@harrithshaz]

This is live performance yet sounds like it was recorded in the studio. Simply amazing!

[@driverluk]

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

[@lipebarry]

the best version and the best season of the band

[@buzznugget]

This song was number one in the U.S. on the day of my birth.

[@stevestarscream5182]

I always wanted to see how they looked jamming this live and now I have!!! Fantastic

[@mel_ann7119]

Brilliant sound on this thanks💜...Peter's voice...wow...Love it💖

[@RodrigoSisdeli]

Oh my god the voice is still the same, after so many years, this is musiccccccccc

[@toledomarlene9835]

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

[@lotusbandicoot]

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.

[@DHartImages]

Magnificent. Absolutely magnificent.

[@TUBULETD46]

Peter...awesome!

[@healingsoultrekker]

I love the horns. That makes this my favorite version of the song, and one of my favorite songs of all times. Oh, and Peter Cetera, of course.

[@tropicwave1]

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

[@kentomaehira453]

ピーターさんの歌声は本当に何にも変えられない。

[@THECLARENCES]

The "Get Away" part is so awesome!!!! xoxo The Clarences

[@barbarak.l.loving-eckertmr6036]

I love this band, Chicago! Their sound is like no other! Excellent musicians! Love you guys!

[@teresacuriel8708]

AMAZING!, in those times Peter Cetera looked very beautiful

[@melaniewalker5226]

Teresa Curiel He's still good looking

[@cameronbarksdale7631]

Teresa Curiel Pete looks kinda like Ponyboy.

[@joshuabrooks4907]

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.

[@moodylicious]

oh, you must look up his live 1995 tour videos. He is stunningly handsome. really beautiful.

[@louisescutti1998]

@@moodylicious so,so true ❤️

[@lemabean56]

@TheCanadianWest LOVED their music since 69... Peter IS the frontman, not anyone else....EVER

[@DonardDonSellsVegasTwardowski]

A great band named after a great city, Sweet Home Chicago!

[@windsofmarchjourneyperrytr2823]

Donard DonSellsVegas Twardowski speaking of, there goes another great drum song!

[@DonardDonSellsVegasTwardowski]

There is always room for another great drum song! :)

[@bejizzel34]

love this song.

[@duder9245]

They should go on one more tour with original members plus someone subbing for the irreplaceable Terry Kath, give the fans what they want. Come on guys

[@Laurainidaho]

I got to see them in Boise back in 83 or 84! Saw Cetera again in Pocatello in 07!

[@JERLOG-y1g]

I love this full version. I always hated the song be cut off in the 3.54..."Hard to say I'm sorry" is fine, but "Get Away" rock'em all!

[@weksheddweller]

The horns absolutely slay here. It's such a shame they are often overlooked.

[@hawaiidream1]

Oh, how I love this!! This was my first exposure to Chicago, at age 12, thanks to my brother buying this record. Thanks for posting!!

[@Peoria3165]

One of my favorite Chicago/Cetera tunes! Love the Chicago Horn section!

[@shaq666uk]

Incredible!!! Becca i'm sorry and I miss you. x

[@anstonian]

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 .

[@ShawnnaLauderdaleVyXen75]

I have alwayz luv'd this song!!!

[@barkbbdog2]

Too bad that Peter and the rest couldn't get together one last time. They are not getting any younger.

[@joshuabrooks4907]

Walter won't be there, due to his ongoing Alzheimer's issues.

[@zilcarv]

Wonderful music!!! It makes me remember of my high school, in Rio Grande with my friends and teachers.

[@Peattie44]

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?

[@sigischmidt367]

me too

[@russellbrazee535]

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!

[@kanga66prso]

another here :-)

[@JackRowsey]

No, me too. As a trombone player myself it really PO every darn time.

[@davewomack2216]

ticks me too because I'm a horn player!!

[@lifeiswhatyoumakeit5027]

Just the best, Every song they ever put out brings a special memory to mind, What a awesome era I grew up in!!!!!

[@peanutbutterisfu]

weather peter wrote all the songs or not his voice really made Chicago what it was hands down

[@E-sk8Fr]

that brings back nostalgie to me

[@maxjwinters007]

Cetera is an unrecognized genius!

[@kelliefrancis2433]

Max Winters I’m pretty sure he is recognised

[@PragueImport]

@@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.

[@patriciaarchie7822]

PragueImport You said it perfect ,I am in heaven when I hear his voice💜

[@chicagomusicfan8817]

Amen to that.

[@moodylicious]

@@PragueImport "put your headphones on, you think that you are in great-voices heaven" fab, original comment; LUV-IT!

[@ihaterhai]

these oldies are so .....touching!

[@elpajaro21]

This was the time when music was awesome,what a performance here ,excellent.

[@travis82x]

After all the hooey been through..? This has stumped me for years.

[@elainemonty1185]

Amazing voice, great to listen to

[@JPDELYON]

EXTRAORDINAIRE !!

[@The702Ghost]

Long Live The 80's!!!!!!!! everyone does need a little time away...

[@ludo281160]

What a song to Europe! Hear the piano/synths. Wonderful song in a 5 minutes with the brass section( in fact i could not stand the brass away in 1982 ;-). But in 2009.....this is really wonderful. Thank you this is really 1982.

[@smileytwins]

After 1980 the music industry went downhill on talent. Chicago is timeless and the absolute BEST band ever to create music.

[@bobcorrigan5540]

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.

[@djebat88]

@TheCanadianWest Peter's jaw was hit in a bar room brawl once. Got it wired and his way of singing started and the rest is history. Truly unique. The one and only.

[@spendingtimetogether8428]

Just like Jason Momoa's eyebrow scar from a barroom brawl, sometimes misfortunes turn out to be blessings.

[@MsKjdj]

Happened at a baseball game in LA. Not in a bar

[@djebat88]

@@MsKjdj Yes, you are right. It was at Dodger Stadium, 1969.

[@bryanstanley6673]

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

[@railenthusiast4830]

Looks like at this point in their career they still had all of the original members onboard with the exception of Mr. Kath (sadly). I like how they repeated the ending!

[@jose867]

Cetera , cetera ,cetera!!!!

[@marildapsr5753]

❤❤❤

[@zm2mokmt]

Peter Cetera played this song with David Foster on 19th and 20th Oct. 2010 in Tokyo International Forum. They also played at TV. Show on 18th (Only Cetera's vocal and Foster's piano). Really nice.

[@sebasarcesaldana233]

Simplemente magnifico!!!

[@sdavid1001]

I really appreciate songs like this, growing up in the era I do, I see how special songs like this truly are

[@BADGERBADGERISM]

BEST HORN JAM EVER..PERIOD

[@kellydoub9462]

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]

that was James Pankow, brilliant!

[@moodylicious]

@@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!

[@testicuslargus6477]

​@moodylicious Cetera, Lamm, and Pankow were geniuses in their own right, but its sad that the latter two still resents Peter to this day.