Hard Habit to Break - Chicago (keyboard cover)

In late summer/early fall 1984, this song was hitting its stride in popularity. It was also my introduction to Bill Champlin's soulful voice - paired with the distinctive voice of Peter Cetera: an inconceivably powerful combination. Unfortunately, Bill Champlin was not nominated for his perfect, incomparable wails toward the end of the song, though the song was nominated for Best Vocal Arrangement for Two or More Voices among four total Grammy nominations (deservedly so for all, no doubt!). As producer, David Foster did a wonderful job arranging and pushing for this hit single, not to mention the entirety of the album Chicago 17, their most successful album.
I can't say enough good things about this song. It always takes me back and is probably my favorite ballad of all time.
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[@davidbland6878]

We will never again have music as good as it was in the 1980s. BEST MUSIC EVER!!!

[@rickyspirals]

That was perfect. Must have been hard to play this without mistakes. Really great!

[@michaelgaeta5939]

As a 40-year keyboardist, I can tell that Robby spent mucho many hours getting it that tight. Bravo.

[@willoughbykrenzteinburg]

I never even considered how complicated the song was until I watched this.

[@michaelgaeta5939]

Totally - it's up there with "I'm Never Gonna Let You Go" with the million modulations.

[@michaelgaeta5939]

Let You Go i think has 23 modulations. I counted seven in this song, though its a bit subjective.

[@michaelgaeta5939]

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[@wagnergil1966]

Perfect! this is the first time i see someone playing hard habity to break from Chicago, Was perfect.

[@MarkSomosoMusic]

This is my favorite Chicago song. Took me a week to this song

[@jimstead1002]

Always great to recall those long gone hits of Chicago. Your keyboard work followed it note for note: many thanks.

[@jimstead1002]

I don’t know the level of financial reward from KZbin for tracks like this but surely there is a commercial opportunity for such talent as you possess.

[@TheOfficialRobbyIce]

Thank you for your comments. I don't receive any compensation for these videos (nor should I), but I am happy for the original artists/producers/writers that receive recognition. I think these songs implement important fundamentals and they are easy on the ears, so I post them mainly with the intent to educate and entertain. Best wishes!

[@lamarravery4094]

Nobody can make music like this anymore, a lost art.

[@cici-mama]

@2:13 "Sorry I tried" 😂 Are you kidding me. I could live two more life times and never be this good.

[@dldave1978]

Beautiful. I sang along!

[@richardyoung641]

Nailed it and beautiful sounding board.

[@EarthNantanat]

Amazing.

[@GREG62944]

Sounds good

[@jakeniemi7565]

Absolutely GORGEOUS to the point of STUNNING! David Foster would be PROUD!!! I hope he hears this if he hasn't already! What a masterpiece of a composition, and what a masterful performance and rendition! *tips hat*

[@TheOfficialRobbyIce]

Thank you!

[@markinhuspc]

Amazing! Love it!

[@ExplosionDestroyer]

Amazing performance. Love this song too.

[@equesfuscus]

This is phenomenal. Thank you. The chords you found--I never knew they were here!

[@stevebrown2239]

Beautiful 🎹 keyboard!! Mid 80s memories!! Perfect 👌🏽 job!!!

[@divinegracetiglao6941]

That stole my heart away! Thank you!

[@corointernacionales5069]

What a great performance!

[@mrfahrenheit8138]

so accurate

[@equesfuscus]

So, update. Learned your cover. Played it at least a thousand times along with the recording or music video. I'm lame, I know, but it's the most fun I've had playing keyboards. Thank you.

[@TheOfficialRobbyIce]

Great to hear! You will probably never get tired of it.

[@bill18336]

Beautiful!!!!

[@hckeynut15]

Well played! Very well played!

[@crisabdel1989]

❤ good Job bro🥰

[@krys1301]

Just beautiful. New subscriber!

[@bradrichardson1696]

This is so good. Thank you!

[@michaelgaeta5939]

BRAVO Robby! Really well done.

[@andysantamaria7321]

Great song, excellent performance!

[@jackfinch]

Massive thanks for the top-down views in your videos; took me a while but I managed to replicate your arrangement of this note for note because of it, as well as your one of 'If She Would Have Been Faithful' as well. They really are a pleasure listening to and playing, you've got some amazing skills mate!

[@TheOfficialRobbyIce]

That is great to hear! Thank you!

[@bitcoinmacho2403]

You are a musical beast.

[@davidbland5059]

LOVE YOUR 80’s STYLE!!!

[@Mrbradboy1]

2:13 Man u have no reason to apologize this was great!

[@davidbland5059]

OMG...WOW!!! Just WOW!!! THIS IS EPIC!!!

[@inuit97]

Excellent, congratulations

[@HercNav]

Great job!

[@wagnergil1966]

Man is the second time, i'm here enjoy. Awesome.

[@BanjosTV]

This is amazing... wow

[@JoelSolano]

Tremendo !!!!! 🎉

[@貴松陳]

Playing like master

[@clivebyrne3002]

Insane ❤️

[@tylerjones1741]

Awesome ! Deserves more views!

[@TheOfficialRobbyIce]

Thanks!

[@luislarraza192]

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[@jonconley4424]

Wow! sounds great! Great job on the parts. I was going to try to learn this but now... "I don't want too" lol! I'm just not that good ;)

[@sassyeda07]

Best cover 💕

[@jonconley4424]

It’s been 6mos since my last comment 🤣 My assessment has not changed! You’re awesome!

[@remedyofficialvlogs47]

nice effort, good playing, perfect... nice 80's piano sound too! what keyboard are u playing?

[@JokinJoe]

That’s beautiful man I just subbed to you

[@gudgurlgolly]

I guess I thought you'd be here forever Another illusion I chose to create You don't know what you got until it's gone And I found out a little too late I was acting as if you were lucky to have me Doin' you a favor, I hardly knew you were there But then you were gone, and it all was wrong Had no idea how much I cared Now being without you takes a lot of getting used to Should learn to live with it but I don't want to Being without you is all a big mistake Instead of getting easier, it's the hardest thing to take I'm addicted to you babe, you're a hard habit to break You found someone else you had every reason You know I can't blame you for runnin' to him Two people together but livin' alone I was spreading my love too thin After all of these years I'm still tryin' to shake it Doin' much better, they say that it just takes time But deep in the night, it's an endless fight I can't get you out of my mind Now being without you takes a lot of getting used to Should learn to live with it but I don't want to Being without you is all a big mistake Instead of getting any easier, it's the hardest thing to take I'm addicted to you babe, you're a hard habit to break Can't go on, just can't go on, on Can't go on, just can't go on, on Now being without you takes a lot of getting used to Should learn to live with it but I don't want to Being without you is all a big mistake Instead of getting any easier, it's the hardest thing to take I'm addicted to you You're a hard habit to break (you're a hard habit to break) (just can't go on) Such a hard habit to break (such a hard habit to break) (just can't go on) I'm addicted to you You're a hard habit to break (you're a hard habit to break) (just can't go on) Such a hard habit to break (such a hard habit to break) (just can't go on) I'm addicted to you baby

[@Dlbomber1]

Tried and succeeded ❤

[@joe-joebaron87]

Nice

[@clemen96]

Did you get it by ear?

[@TheOfficialRobbyIce]

Yes, and probably thousands of listens over the last 30-some years!😀

[@amymartin424]

Can you make sheet music for this?? I love it!

[@donnanarvasa2629]

I think it would be so nice if you did this with it's music track. ^_^

[@ja50nicstealth]

❤ Not long enough very good though