CHICAGO - You're the inspiration REACTION - Has to be one of the greatest love songs ever!

[@robertredmon6387]

Peter cetera is awsome his voice is legendary

[@marynowicki]

This is one of my most favorite songs and Peter Cetera is my favorite singer. Have you listened to The Glory of Love?

[@mariaportengen2959]

The voice of Peter Cetera is incredible. ❤️❤️❤️🎶🎶🎶

[@MichaelBeckman]

Chicago is one of my favorite bands of all

[@Cynthia...]

Another beautiful Chicago song. Love this band.

[@agnetesorensenelbom5085]

🥰😍🤩😇

[@randytorres8211]

Peter Cetera and David Foster wrote this song for Kenny Rogers. When Rogers didn't record it, they rewrote it a bit and recorded it for Chicago.

[@debbiechang5781]

That’s interesting. Did Kenny turn it down? If so, I wonder why. 🤔

[@randytorres8211]

@@debbiechang5781 According to Wikipedia Peter Cetera stated in a 2004 interview that "You're the Inspiration" started out as a song for Kenny Rogers: "David Foster called me up and he said, ‘I’m in the studio with Kenny Rogers, and he would like you to write a song for him.’ And I said, ‘That’s great! As a matter of fact, I’m leaving for Italy...’ I was going to Europe for something. I don’t remember [why]...and this was like nine o’clock in the morning. I said, ‘I’m leaving for Italy tonight around five o’clock. I’ll be there about two weeks, and I’ll call you when I come back.’ And he goes, ‘No, no, no, he means, like, now.’ (....) And so David was in the studio...and of course...you know, last minute. And so I said, ‘Alright, well you come over here right now, and we’ll see what we can do.’ So in the midst of packing, David drove out to where I was then living. And we basically, in about three hours, came up with a little chordal structure for “You’re the Inspiration,” which it wasn’t called that at the time. And we sort of made this little tape of this chord structure; I took it on the plane, [and] went to Italy. And, of course, lying in these beautiful baroque and marble rooms, and singing out the window...I was writing things about, ‘Michelangelo you should know, Michelangelo.’ And I came up with, oh...you’re the inspiration! [So, I] came back with the words, worked on this melody, and came back and presented the song. And [Kenny] basically didn’t have the time or didn’t want to do it. Good for me!"

[@diane-]

Chicago has so many great songs and I love them all.

[@edjasper92]

Great reaction! Chicago had a unique style and created some beautiful music.

[@lorislotsky]

Still to this day, one of my favorite songs and one of the best songs ever written. ❤

[@davebzen795]

Like nearly any song by Chicago and Peter Cetera this one is particularly beautiful. Harri, you obviously thoroughly enjoyed this one. Great reaction!

[@pauljoncas3011]

If you ever find a love like this song evokes, you’re a lucky person. Hold on tight to it ☮️

[@NathanVeenstra]

We’re sure holding on to each other here 😊❤

[@melodydaniel8630]

If you listened to that and flipped the cassette, you'd get "Hard Habit to Break".

[@odiebryer2144]

My most favorite song from Chicago! When I used to hear this on the 📻, I would sing with it at the top of my lungs! 😂 😍 ♥

[@clannad99germany70]

When David Foster came in, the sound of Chicago changed a lot ! Of course Pete Cetera's voice was dominating the sound of Chicago at this time around 1980. Really catchy songs, but still great in quality and of course really successful, looking at the chart positions then.

[@mikeyohanna1197]

This song will live through the end of time 🍾

[@dsusan17]

Great choice Harri Great reaction!

[@gregoryalbanst.bernard6193]

I believe it can be more than just a love song.... it's more a worship song when the You represents God

[@michaelspencer8050]

I love Chicago and Peter cetera especially Chicago album 17. You should listen to a duet with Peter Cetera and Amy Grant the next time I fall.

[@debbiechang5781]

This song is so beautiful. Harri, I love watching your facial expressions. Great review 🌺✌️

[@scottyray8004]

High School days, such great memories.

[@NathanVeenstra]

You CAN love the early, funky and groovy Chicago as well as the more soppy 80s Chicago. Really, you can. I for sure do love ‘em both.

[@ChuckHackney]

His pitch and tone are astounding. Just ask David Foster.

[@marybaillie8907]

This was from Chicago 17, 1984. Peter Cetera and David Foster wrote this song for Kenny Rogers but he turned it down. David produced the album. David had made some adjustments to their songs to try and reach a different audience which was unpopular with the horn players as the songs didn't require as much horns as their usual songs. Beautiful vocals by Peter, outstanding melody and beautiful instrumentation made for a big hit. Loved your reaction Harri. Cheers from Canada 🇨🇦

[@Cynthia...]

How are things with you Mary, anymore travels lately?

[@marybaillie8907]

@Cynthia I'm well, thanks Cynthia. No, the kids gave me pneumonia in January so I'm on a break. Lol Hope you're well too. 😊❤️

[@Cynthia...]

@@marybaillie8907 Oh Yikes. Hope you are better now. All good here thanks.

[@billofalltrades2633]

Slow dances and couples skates as a teen! Great memories! An amazing group! Great reaction

[@keithroberts4952]

Great 80's ballad by Chicago. The 80's was a sort of rebirth for Chicago. Music tastes had changed from how it was in the 70's and a lot of 70's bands/acts had to change with the times or call it a day. Chicago, like kool and the gang, Cameo and Genesis adapted their sound and in the process, hit big commercially. They lost some die hard fans but in the process, gained new ones also.

[@timetravellingone]

Check out his song "Perfect World" from his same titled 2001album

[@CactusCatt]

I'm one of the biggest Chicago fans ever. Love them so much, have been to many concerts and I own every album they've ever put out. That being said, you folks need to do a search for Leonid & Friends and listen to their You're The Inspiration. They are the ultimate tribute band and if you know Chicago like I do, you'll see that they play the song note for note. Since all of the original Chicago guys (inlcuding me) are old dudes now, Leonid & Friends are a re-birth of Chicago. Catch one of their concerts. You won't be disappointed.

[@tkcompton2]

Peter Cetera and David Foster wrote this song. Beautiful!

[@henkebenke573]

Chicago is very good

[@wildcatvxa2372]

Hard Habit to Break a Chicago duet between Peter a Cetera and Bill Champlain is a masterpiece…also from Chicago 17

[@rosem2896]

Love this ❤❤❤❤❤

[@rosem2896]

Wonderful reaction❤❤❤❤👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@henkebenke573]

Peter cetera glory of love is a great song 😊

[@jerickson725]

This is one song that takes me back to a VERY specific memory from the fall of 1984. I love the nostalgia; now a bittersweet memory.

[@Jonnn21]

We saw Chicago in Concert and OH MY GOD it was one of the best concerts to date!!

[@kimmaedke2763]

Really really great reaction!!!

[@PaulJR-hp2qm]

I’d be interested in your view on Chicago’s Hard Habit to Break 😎

[@karendavis2668]

I remember listening to Chicago with my dad. Thanks for the memory 💖🦋

[@marygriffiths2950]

Chicago was my first concert. David Bowie opened for them.

[@ReneHarmony]

Beautiful reaction. Check out Steely Dan - Black cow or Peg - old school music I grew up with in the past.

[@cog4life]

My favorite Chicago song……besides 😂well you know. Who can pick!

[@elizabethchristian727]

Peter Cetera has an amazing voice for sure - but Chicago was a shell of their former selves when this song came out - because of David Foster. Regardless, love your reactions Harri! Can't deny the power of Peter's voice, though I think it was better showcased on Chicago's earlier stuff, like "Dialogue".

[@dalebroome8953]

Check out along comes a woman

[@GwenByrd-d4k]

You need to see the video.

[@blade3184]

I still love your "Diamonds in my ears" comments. 👍

[@Byoung0202]

I would like to see you react to Franke & The Knockouts - Sweetheart

[@charlesdavis7461]

Harri, so tell us how you really feel.

[@rodb9275]

Congrats on over 100K. Not sure how long that it's been. I don't get to watch you that often lately. Love your reactions though. And I love what you're wearing! (I've said this before when you've worn it). Is it a Onesie? LOL. Probably just a hoodie, but I still wouldn't be surprised because you seem like you could pull off a onesie. It looks comfy, whatever it is.

[@Rockaria23]

You should check out the version by Tommy Johansson. He covered it last year. Symphonic Power Metal Version. It will blow you away. It was the first time i heard of Tommy and he does many powerful cover versions of old songs :)

[@CactusCatt]

And here's an idea for ya. I know you have listened to Leonid & Friends in the past. How about reaction videos with BOTH the original version of Chicago then followed up by the L&F version of the same song then let the subscribers comment on both? I've heard that many people now like the L&F version better

[@algallego]

Harri, I dropped this note on your video with Tevian(?) reacting to Foreigner's "I Want Know What Love Is" Check out Jason Scheff with Chicago on lead vocals, with Bill Champlin throwing in some vocal phrases here and there. "WIll You Still Love Me?" by Chicago. Look for the extended version. kzbin.info/www/bejne/iWmTlIKPh5aCrrs It's off the Chicago 18 album. Also, check out 'Hard Habit To Break' with Peter Cetera and Bill Champlin (Chicago 17) -- just like "You're The Inspiration" -- same album and release year. kzbin.info/www/bejne/lZKmco2EmLmJm9E

[@jolenewitzel7919]

❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@BibleResearchTools]

Lenonid and Friends does a cover of that song. Check it out. Dan

[@nancyandersonahern1868]

Cetera wrote this song!

[@chitownlee]

Sorry, after Terry Kath died so did the band.

[@cynergy4]

Agree, totally!!!!

[@marygriffiths2950]

As I remember I believe he committed suicide? 🤗🤗🤗🤗

[@chitownlee]

@@marygriffiths2950 accidental...

[@marygriffiths2950]

@@chitownlee Thank you for your reply. I always heard it was suicide. Chicago was my first concert in Chicago.Miss their fabulous music 🎶🎶

[@cynergy4]

@@marygriffiths2950 It was an accident. He didn't realize that there was a live round in the chamber. Sad and stupid.

[@timpeltier2901]

😁👍

[@harrychest4303]

Leonid and friends cover of this song was as good as the original

[@edjasper92]

Harri, could you do another Simon and Garfunkel song? My Little Town is a great song that conjures up dark memories of childhood in a little town. I know you appreciate songs that create an emotional reaction. kzbin.info/www/bejne/lZC1oGabfNqtpKs

[@eduardoquintana6507]

1:37 _"I swear; that guy's voice is like a _*_honey_*_ . _*_sugar_*_ and _*_chocolate_*_ mixed _*_together_*_ "_ You'd better be careful not to have *diabetic ears* ..... 😁 Sorry, man. I couldn't help making the joke....

[@arnostkosa1847]

David Foster work

[@cynergy4]

Not a fan of Chicago once Terry Kath was gone. Too syrupy sweet. IMO, Cetera and David Foster ruined this once great band. They had lost their heart and soul. Sorry, but that's how I feel

[@HarriBestReactions]

Not a fan of this???? Do you know you can be prosecuted for that statement??? 🤣😂🤣😂

[@RG-hf4et]

Foster saved Chicago's butt.

[@zgfit]

Too bad for you!

[@rgoers]

I like the Leonid & Friends version better.