"If You Leave Me Now"(1976)- Chicago acoustic cover by Steve

"If You Leave Me Now" is a song by the American rock group Chicago, from their album Chicago X. It was written and sung by bass player Peter Cetera and released as a single on July 30, 1976. It is also the title of a Chicago compilation album released by Columbia Records in 1983. The single topped the Billboard Hot 100 on October 23, 1976, and stayed there for two weeks, making it the first #1 hit for the group. "If You Leave Me Now' was also Chicago's biggest hit internationally, topping the charts in other countries such as the U.K. , Australia, Ireland, Canada, and the Netherlands. Thanks for watching my rendition of this iconic Chicago song, and I really enjoy your comments and likes! Kindest Regards.....Steve
Disclaimer: All rights reserved to the copyright owners. I do not monetize any of my covers, and only want to share my interpretation of this song for entertainment purposes only without any profit or gain.

[@jamesmarcal]

A beautiful cover of a lovely song, Steve! The whistling is very good! Greetings from Brazil! James

[@StevenEarney]

Thanks very much James for stopping by and listening my friend. You are an awesome talent, and I really appreciate your comments and support!!! I'm always looking forward to your next performance meu amigo!! Have a great week 🤗. Steve

[@TravelHungryForLife]

Great song well done my friend Like and support here always Enjoy your weekend

[@StevenEarney]

Thanks very much for watching my friend!!! I'm really glad you like this Chicago cover. Much appreciated! Have a great weekend..... Steve

[@기타랑은파]

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[@StevenEarney]

Thanks very much for watching...glad you liked my cover!!! Kindest regards, Steve

[@larlen24]

Great performance my friend Steve! Nice job!👏👏👏😊

[@StevenEarney]

Thanks very much Danilo....I appreciate you listening my friend... glad you liked my rendition!! Have a nice rest of your weekend.... Steve

[@LOVEANDLIFEYS]

Hello, my dear friend. Excellent performance 👏 Thank you very much. Have a wonderful day. With love and respect, Composer Yuriy Saliy.

[@StevenEarney]

Thanks very much Yuriy for watching and your kind words. I appreciate that! Have a great week as well.... kindest regards, Steve

[@DEDE-os7qs]

Great Chicago cover Steve😊

[@StevenEarney]

Thanks so much Andre for listening ... really glad you liked it my friend! I hope you have a very nice week ahead.... Steve

[@cracottin777]

Magnificent interpretation of this song which is not easy to sing with all these modulations! Well done!

[@StevenEarney]

Thanks very much Marianne for listening.... I'm really pleased you liked it my friend!! 🤗 You're right...it was a bit of a challenge to find a workable key for me. Have a great rest of your weekend and hope all is well. Steve

[@marklindseykirkmanorganist5681]

Thanks for singing and playing this big favorite my friend Steve!! Of course you know it brings back many memories!! Best to you, Mark.

[@StevenEarney]

Thanks very much Mark!! Glad you enjoyed it my friend.... Have a great weekend!

[@marcguenoun-coversfingerst1609]

Hi dear Steve, beautiful cover and great performance, bravo and big like . Have a blessed week my dear friend

[@StevenEarney]

Thanks very much Marc for watching my friend!!! Appreciation 🤗. Have a great week as well! Steve

[@AimanNabhan]

Asik banget pak menyanyikan lagu nya❤❤

[@StevenEarney]

Thanks very much Aiman for watching my friend!! It's a great Chicago classic song, and I enjoyed trying to sing an acoustic version. Have a great rest of your weekend! Steve

[@horstoh3539]

You chose a very beautiful song and sang and accompanied it wonderfully. I really like it. I wish you a nice weekend. best regards Horst

[@StevenEarney]

Many thanks Horst for watching and your very kind words my friend!! Glad you liked my rendition. Chicago is such a great group and still performing with a few of the original band members. Enjoy the rest of your weekend!! Steve

[@maryelizabethreynoldsprice2135]

There's my rock star! Great song choice Love the whistling. Chicago are coming to my area. A dream come true. Rock on Steve! Great performance.

[@StevenEarney]

Thanks very much Mary for watching... really glad you liked my rendition my friend!! I hope you get a chance to see Chicago... I think there's around 3 to 4 original band members still performing. Great band ..... Take care and have a great weekend! Steve

[@maryelizabethreynoldsprice2135]

Thank you Steve You as well have a great weekend . I have recently gone to see Three Dog Night and there was only one band member left of that band and I just about 2 months ago went to see Grand Funk Railroad and there was some well of course there was only three original members but the lead singer and founder of the band Mark Farner was of course not there so anyway I'm seeing these old bands and it's sad to see that they're just dwindling away. All right well you have a great weekend !.Rock on.@@StevenEarney

[@eduardogonzalezalonso]

Great Chicago cover Steve, thans for sharing this very nice song my friend! Like 37. Have a nice weekend 😎 🎶🎸☮✌

[@StevenEarney]

Thanks very much Eduard.... I really appreciate you watching my friend!! Have a great weekend as well! Steve

[@guitar_boy445]

The song is very beautiful and your performance is very great!

[@StevenEarney]

Thanks very much Danylo for listening...glad you liked it my friend! Have a great rest of your weekend! Steve

[@JimmysBasementStudio]

Great Chicago Cover Steve, They have so many awesome songs!!! The whistle'n was a great addition, Singing and playing was right on as always !!! Rock On !!! 🎸🎙🎶

[@StevenEarney]

Thanks much Jimmy for listening and your kind comments my friend! I appreciate that...have a great week!! Steve

[@DanielDroz]

Challenging song. Excellent performance! Super cool 👍👍

[@StevenEarney]

Thanks very much Daniel for watching.... glad you liked it my friend!! Appreciation..... kindest regards, Steve

[@DeplorableJaredBrodersen]

I think we all are fond of this popular Chicago hit. Wonderful job on the cover Steve! Thanks for sharing. Thumbs are up ✨62✨

[@StevenEarney]

Thanks very much Jared for listening my friend.... really glad you liked this Chicago song!! I love Chicago's music 🎵🎶🎶 take care!

[@joedewberry]

You cover great songs Steve...thanks again for the nice memory.

[@StevenEarney]

Thanks very much Joe...I appreciate that and glad you liked it my friend!! Have a great weekend! Steve

[@joseluiselvirad]

Muy buen tema y otra magnífica interpretación, me ha gustado mucho mucho Steven, ha sido genial, enhorabuena y gracias por compartir tu música y talento, like 48

[@StevenEarney]

Thanks very much Jose for watching...I appreciate that my friend and your kind words! Have a wonderful week.... Steve

[@sharonhamama]

big like Steve ! very nice played my friend

[@StevenEarney]

@@sharonhamama Many thanks Sharon for listening my friend.... I'm really glad you liked my Chicago cover 🙏🙏 much appreciated!! All the best.... Steve

[@alfonsdemunter]

Hallo Steve, this is a beautiful song and you performed it wonderfully my dear friend … I enjoyed it very much ! 👍👍 BIG like 7 I wish you a happy weekend ... Fons.

[@StevenEarney]

Thanks very much Fons for stopping by and listening my friend! Really glad you enjoyed my cover. Have a wonderful weekend! Steve

[@DocVIImusic]

Very nice cover Steve, Chicago is difficult to cover, you're now 2 in 2 !!

[@StevenEarney]

Thanks much Dave.... Thought I would try a more intimate version... No way I can match their high energy big band sound, and didn't want to use a backing track. Glad you liked it my friend! Enjoy your weekend! Steve

[@nealepinkney]

Great song and a very good performance Steve have a great weekend my friend 🎸🎵

[@StevenEarney]

Thanks very much Neale ... appreciate that and you have a wonderful weekend as well,! Steve

[@beeetleboy518]

Very nice Steve a terrific performance 👍👍🎸😎🎸 BB (👍7 )

[@StevenEarney]

Thanks very much for watching BB ... I'm really glad you liked this cover my friend! Hope you have a great weekend! Steve

[@DJRhinoShow]

One of my favorites. Superb performance my friend.

[@StevenEarney]

Thanks very much DJ for listening my friend! I appreciate that....have a great rest of your week! Steve

[@LubosMojs]

Amazing performance 🎼🎸 Nice interpretation of famous song 🎵👍

[@StevenEarney]

Thanks Lubos very much! I'm really glad you liked it my friend.... kindest regards, Steve

[@betovillela]

Another great performance, my friend! Bravo! Thanks and have a great weekend! 👍👍👍

[@StevenEarney]

Thanks very much Beto!! Really glad you liked it my friend!! Have a great weekend as well..... Steve

[@toothpickvic]

Awesome Steve ...you gave this great song a new life....Really nice ❤🎸🎸🌞..Roll on mr Steve!!!!!!

[@StevenEarney]

Thanks very much Vic for stopping by and your very kind words my friend! Glad you liked it..... Have a great weekend!! Steve

[@toothpickvic]

@@StevenEarney 👍😀🌞

[@LeeroysMusicalJourney]

Terrific Steve. Loved your version. Great to see a guitar cover this good 👌👍

[@StevenEarney]

Thanks very much Leeroy!! I'm really pleased you liked this cover my friend. Kindest regards and have a great weekend!!👍. Steve

[@darbassbasscovers]

excellent cover performance, Steven 👍🎵 - big like and greetings

[@StevenEarney]

Thanks very much Darius....I appreciate that my friend! Regards, Steve

[@t-bone1701]

Great work Steve. Have a fantastic week ahead.✌️

[@StevenEarney]

Many thanks t-bone for listening my friend...glad you liked it! Have a wonderful week as well..... Steve

[@kareeme7]

Awesome as always. The idea of singing Peter Cetera songs feels near impossible to me yet you do it so effortlessly and beautifully. And of course the master whistler strikes again. Thanks for the music and the music history. I am so grateful for you my brother. Your music is a healing gift. Have a great weekend Steve.

[@StevenEarney]

Thanks so much Kareem for watching and your ever so kind words my friend! It's hard to try and even come close to Chicago's musicality and greatness. Thanks much for your never ending support amigo!! Happy Friday!! (The Whistler!)

[@mithoo1234]

Beautiful oldie we do not get hear such songs any more and yes I agree it became really famous throughout ..Beautiful effort Steven I really liked your kool version.....Stay well and have a wonderful evening....Regards Khalique...{:-)

[@StevenEarney]

Thanks very much Khalique for watching!! I really appreciate you taking the time my friend to comment on my cover!! I appreciate that.... Take care and have a nice rest of your week! Steve

[@JefLBoyd2312]

Awesome buddy sounds fantastic excellent performance

[@StevenEarney]

Thanks very much Jeff for listening my friend!! Glad you liked it buddy🤗🤗 have a wonderful weekend..... Steve

[@gardengit]

Wonderful performance of this classic Steve…the Epiphone sounds great and looks great, I’m sure the instrument has a story …Thanks so much for sharing 🙏🌟👍👌

[@StevenEarney]

Thanks very much Daniel for listening... really pleased you liked my rendition! The Epi is around 40 years old, got it used with some minor damage at the time. It's still kickin! Have a good rest of your weekend! Steve

[@ChangoGuitarras]

Que linda canción Steve, suena genial, gran like amigo

[@StevenEarney]

Thanks very much Chango for watching.... really glad you liked my rendition my friend! Have a great weekend!!! Steve

[@EmileChampion187]

Hi Steve!! Very nice rendition and performance!! Love the whistling, too !! Have a Blessed weekend, my Brother!!

[@StevenEarney]

Thanks very much Emile for watching my friend. I appreciate that very much. Love Chicago's music. Have a great weekend as well! Kindest regards.... Steve

[@Charlieg01]

Hello Steven well played, I’ve always enjoyed Chicago’s music hip hip!!!

[@StevenEarney]

Thanks alot Charlie for stopping by and taking your time to watch my friend! Glad you liked my rendition.... hope to catch your "Live" later .... Steve

[@coffeehousejohnbrinkman]

Hi Steve. This is a tough song to do. You do a nice job. Have a great week.

[@StevenEarney]

Thanks very much John!! I really appreciate you watching and you're very kind words my friend. Appreciate that. Take care and have a great upcoming week! Steve

[@KarenMHouseofChill]

Great song, you did it wonderfully! Have an awesome day!!🤗

[@StevenEarney]

Thanks very much Karen....I appreciate you watching this cover and glad that you enjoyed it my friend! Have an awesome weekend!! Steve

[@ludwigguitar]

A wonderful emotional song choice, dear Steven. Beautifully performed and interpreted! I enjoyed listening. All the best, Ludwig🎸🎸🎸

[@StevenEarney]

Thanks so much Ludwig for watching and your kind comments my friend!! I truly appreciate it...have a wonderful weekend! Steve

[@ForgottenCovers]

Hey Steven! Another fantastic cover man! I love Chicago, such a fantastic band!! 🎸🎸😁😁 Love that whistling too!!

[@StevenEarney]

Thanks very much David for dropping by and watching my friend!! Really glad you liked my Chicago rendition. Looking forward to your next video, and have a great weekend! Steve

[@songmansinatra120]

Sweet rendition! Enjoyed it

[@StevenEarney]

Thanks alot Mike for listening.... really pleased you enjoyed it my friend! Take care buddy!! Steve

[@DanvillRob]

Great job! Another song I hadn't thought of in years!

[@StevenEarney]

Thanks very much Bob for listening to my rendition of this Chicago classic my friend! I'm glad you liked it.... have a great weekend! Steve

[@neilcedro2724]

Wonderful performance Steve!

[@StevenEarney]

Thanks very much Neil for watching my friend!! I'm really glad you enjoyed it.🤗 Have a nice weekend!! Steve

[@COWBOYBARNMAN]

Wow man you're channel is doing great! Keep em coming!!!

[@StevenEarney]

Thanks very much Cowboy!!! I'm really glad you like my covers and so kind of you to support my channel my friend 🤗🤗 keep up the great work as well amigo👍👍. Steve

[@PixandthePixies]

Great version dear Steve! I loved It 🤩 I also love how you whistle .. and you gave me an idea for one of my future covers 🤗 have a lovely weekend!

[@StevenEarney]

Thanks very much Pix for watching my friend and your kind words! I can't wait to hear that future cover 👏👏 have a great weekend as well! Steve

[@walastikdingruth]

One of my favorite many years ago, nice adding whistle, cool performance, I like it!

[@StevenEarney]

Thanks very much for watching and your very kind words 🤗 Appreciated my friend! Kindest regards, Steve

[@tracybrusman9538]

Ah...what a great song! Lovely version Steve!

[@StevenEarney]

Thanks very much Tracy for stopping by... really glad you liked this cover! I really appreciate your support my friend.... have a wonderful weekend! Steve

[@StephenBarstowGuitarCovers]

Solid cover Steven. Nice pick mate. 👍👍👍

[@StevenEarney]

Thanks very much for watching Stephen!! I'm really glad you liked this cover my friend! Kindest regards and have a great weekend... Steve

[@pierrebastienlenoir]

Very beautiful !!

[@StevenEarney]

Many thanks Pierre for watching ... I'm glad you liked my rendition my friend!! Kindest regards, Steve

[@jenfi42]

Hello Steve, thank you my friend for this very nice cover very well performed ! 👍12 Have a nice day 🎸🎤🎶

[@StevenEarney]

Thanks so much Jen-fi for listening my friend and really glad you liked this cover. Wonderful group... Chicago. Best wishes and have a great weekend! Steve

[@jenfi42]

@@StevenEarney thank you ✌

[@cafejuco7406]

Very nice cover✨ I really enjoyed this one☘️Thanks for sharing😊🎶

[@StevenEarney]

Thanks very much for listening... I'm really pleased that you enjoyed my rendition! Kindest regards, Steve

[@TheClagga]

Nice version here Steve! Feeling some Neil Young vibes with your cover of this great song! Awesome! 🤘👍🏻

[@StevenEarney]

Thanks very much Charlie for watching my friend! I appreciate that...and the Neil Young feeling 🤗 Peter Cetara and Chicago are a wonderful big band sounding group, I could never try to imitate their style. Tried to give it a more intimate acoustic try. Have a great weekend buddy! Steve

[@-LyDia.Of-France]

I love this song Steve!! Your version has nothing to envy of the original!! I loved !! It's a velvet interpretation!! And that whistling definitely suits you!! Thumbs up 15 ! LyDia ♫♪♫

[@StevenEarney]

Thanks so much Lydia for your super kind words my friend!! 🤗🤗 I'm really pleased you liked this Chicago cover! Kindest regards.... Steve

[@DaveSoundCover]

great 👍#56

[@StevenEarney]

Thanks very much Dave! I really appreciate you watching and really glad you liked it!! Kindest regards..... Steven

[@kennethbuttle8690]

Steven, another great performance!!

[@StevenEarney]

Thanks very much Ken!! Glad you liked it my friend...have a nice weekend! Steve

[@sofarsogut]

WEll done Mark, I wish to learn to play it too

[@StevenEarney]

Thanks very much Pierre for watching.... I appreciate that.... regards, Steve

[@morphinepeleides7136]

A very lovely cover!🥰 Have a nice weekend! 🤗😊

[@StevenEarney]

Thanks so much Morphine for listening.... I'm really glad you liked this Chicago cover. Have a great weekend as well! Steve