Peter Cetera Interview - Talks About Leaving Chicago 1986 w/ Beach Boys Commenting

[@charliewardle62]

Amazing rarity

[@LoyalOpposition]

Hope you enjoyed it!

[@TruthHurts58]

When Carl Wilson says that your voice sends him into orbit, you know you’ve got to be one of the greatest singers on the planet.

[@Sirch100precent]

Glory of love Fucking slaps! Still magic 40 years later 🤙

[@waltersimmons946]

Some haters called Cetera (1) Egotistical (2) A douchebag (3) Full of himself and Lol 😆 (4) A Prima Donna. Uh, I never saw any evidence of that and I still don't see it. Peter comes from a good family , he loves his siblings, his daughter and he's never put down his former band members in any interview. He's really a great guy. Seems his major opponent in life was JEALOUSY from others because he keeps it real.

[@LoyalOpposition]

I guess it depends on which interviews people see. People change, too. I try to put them all up so people can best decide for themselves.

[@waltersimmons946]

@Loyal Opposition Sad part is , in the current climate, "BAD" is good and "GOOD" things are viewed as "BAD". Cetera was smart, not to respond to the criticism and why he should he? Those people/critics haven't sold millions of records and retired on their own terms. Cetera did just that. He took the high road.

[@waltersimmons946]

@@aubindemontfalcon5967 👍 👍 🎸 🎸 🥁 🪘 🎹 🎹 🎤 🎙

[@scottym9778]

That's a nice take on him and I agree. When you get a chance to collaborate with Foster you take it! It made Peter a superstar, just like he said everybody wants recognition. Just would have loved to see him on stage at RRHOF. Not for him, not for Chicago, but for the FANS! To me, that was a mistake by him and Chicago for not making that happen.

[@taroman7100]

@@aubindemontfalcon5967 I dont think he'd be great at rap?

[@marlachristensen2076]

What a great interview! Peter Cetera comes across as the person I always thought he was. Can I describe in one word? Genuine.

[@lamarravery4094]

As a huge Cetera fan, I thought I'd seen all his interviews, this one is new to me. He doesn't sound like himself in this interview. Interesting to see Carl Wilson and Al Jardine talking about Peter leaving Chicago.

[@josephjennison]

Chicago and The Beach Boys toured together in 1975.

[@lamarravery4094]

​@@josephjennisonBeing a huge Chicago and Cetera fan, I already know that, lol.

[@waltersimmons946]

​The Beach Boys are the backing vocalists on Cetera's 1974 song WISHING YOU WERE HERE with Kath on lead vocal 11:55 s​@@josephjennison

[@lamarravery4094]

It's fumny when people thought he took the Chicago sound with him when he left. That wasn't Chicago's sound, that sound was what he contributed to the band, it was the Cetera sound.

[@andyman0231]

Chicago sound was the horns

[@lamarravery4094]

@@andyman0231 It was centered around the horns then later, Cetera. But I love it all. Together it was amazing though.

[@davewalkeden6932]

Two very different eras. With Terry Kath. And without him.....😢

[@hmk8996]

Amazing singer, amazing bassist

[@topsyturvyy4558]

This is the type of artist that we don't have anymore.

[@timetowakeup6302]

Yea we do, they just aren’t readily found in the mainstream. You need to look for them. Check out Angie Aparo.

[@DennisZehner]

This contains probably the honest genuine answer he ever gave as to why he left the band.

[@LoyalOpposition]

Yes, there's a few other ones on here.. The 45 minute one, and... it's 30 minutes long, audio. VERY candid, and he actually admits to a LOT more things. Mostly about himself, stage-fright, etc.

[@angelomaurizio1668]

Probably not, as it was said years later he was pretty much fired from Chicago. It was true he wanted more solo projects but the group pretty much gave him an ultimatium.

[@jonthomas8569]

I feel like it's understandable that he'd want to branch out on his own. Until the 80s, Chicago didn't have a member who was the face of the group. Peter Cetera was being recognized as the lead singer, and was ready to do more. I can't be mad at him for being ready for a change.

[@lamarravery4094]

Especially when he was doing most of the writing, singing and arranging for the band on their last few albums. He should want more for his efforts.

[@laurenval2370]

He didn't know what to do after Terry Kath died.

[@BGM16]

As a bass player he's easily on the top 5 best, and as a singer, easily on the top 10 best.

[@StevieG777]

Oh wow, I totally remember this! I had recorded it on VHS at some point, but it has long since been lost to the dustbin of my memory. Thanks for posting this!

[@darkwing7966]

Michael Omartian is one of the best LA Jazz Fushion and Yacht Rock Pianist ever known. Very creative songwriter and his rhythmic accents playing is top notched.

[@LoyalOpposition]

I need to check him out. Thanks for the mention!

[@lamarravery4094]

Omartian cowrote some songs with Peter on his Solitude Solitaire album which he also produced for Cetera.

[@nalvarado1384]

Michael Omartian would also produced Peter's much lesser known solo album from 2001 called "Another Perfect World."

[@lamarravery4094]

​@@nalvarado1384That was basically his last solo album and it was a great one. I just wished he would've done a few more before he retired. I can't get enough of his voice.

[@dansavik7137]

Yacht rock lol

[@bradlyscotunes9156]

After leaving Chicago, Pete said he never really liked jazz. Huh? I saw y'all @ Fillmore West, 1968, year b4 the 1st album. What'd u think that music was? Santana opened, a year b4 their 1st album, & Big Brother & The Holding Co.with Janis Joplin headlined! I was a percussionist, 13, from the end of the paved road, N. Central WA. State. Wow! Sounded like great jazz-rock to me! Can still play that sound in my head, like I'm standing there! Bradly Scot

[@matjensen7938]

Thanks very much!

[@LoyalOpposition]

You're welcome. There's a handful of others on this channel, and will upload more.

[@christophersmith556]

Holy 80s flashback, Batman! Chicago is one of those bands I've become a fan of lately, thanks in part to Deadpool. It's funny, when I was younger I used to despise this type of music but as I've gotten older it's more appealing than the music that's out today. His voice is unique and that's the appeal.

[@lamarravery4094]

You're the Inspiration from Deadpool, that song was misused in that movie. It's a great song and they mocked it.

[@johncrandall9361]

So funny that he doesnt talk anything like he sings. If he called me on the phone, would never recognize him, which is pretty rare. He might be the only one I can think of like that.

[@LoyalOpposition]

His accent seems to have changed over the years. I have handfuls of his interviews on this channel.

[@andrewwentz4459]

its his south side Chicago accent

[@davidkilmer5268]

He has a falsetto tenor voice

[@davidkilmer5268]

"You know"

[@ILuvMeezers]

Music mode and mountain mode, that's about what I'd expect.

[@waltersimmons946]

Actually, Cetera had 2 hits from his SECOND solo album >SOLITUDE/SOLITAIRE

[@wolflover789]

Ever heard Bobby's version of Next Time? It's interesting how Bobby's version is more tinged with sadness

[@LoyalOpposition]

I haven't.. My ears were not made for anything after 1979 with a few exceptions.

[@Mr.56Goldtop]

His speaking voice sounds nothing like his singing voice.

[@LoyalOpposition]

Yeah, he mentions this, and how others automatically assume he can do great falsetto (although, he does some of his scream/yelp, on "Searchin" and a lot live)

[@gamesmaster90]

For sure

[@jb6879]

Felt like a Dr Steven Brule video.

[@Chris-rs2bg]

He kept the hits coming for Chicago, without him they would not have come so far

[@laurenval2370]

Bullshit

[@laurenval2370]

Terry was the man in Chicago

[@jonathandaniel7424]

You know You know You know

[@frankd1682]

Too bad Cetera felt he had to leave Chicago and that some kind of arrangement couldn’t have been worked out to appease him. The essence of Cetera was as a ballad singer and his desire for recognition meant a split was inevitable. Both Cetera and Chicago survived, rather successfully. But truth be told, after Terry Kath died, Chicago’s identity changed, and I became less of a fan.

[@LoyalOpposition]

Once Laudir was gone, the music sounded plastic, and I wasn't crazy about any of the songs after. There's a handful of good songs made within a few years after Terry's death, but it will always be one of those "had Terry lived?"...

[@Catsrock-u7y]

I don’t think Pete would exist if not for Chicago. Never followed his solo career.

[@LoyalOpposition]

He was in the most popular band in Chicago, but they broke up because Peter thought every song had already been written (his words) and felt they should have stuck to playing covers because of the consistent pay. He said by the age of 18, he was making the same amount as his father, who was a machinist. But he wouldn't have a solo career without the band Chicago. But I think he would have found a way with that distinctive voice. I always thought he was a very underrated bass player, and is probably my favorite.

[@lamarravery4094]

And he paid his dues with Chicago, time and time again. He even got them going again after they were written off. Sure Robert and James were a huge part of Chicago's success in the earlier yrs, but Peter started to contribute and saved their asses plenty of time from the mid 70s and on and he got crapped on by his jealous bandmates, so he had every right to leave.

[@keymusic]

Ya know

[@LoyalOpposition]

First two phrases, lol. Maybe I (or someone) will transcribe these interviews, making it easier to, ya know, Search (CTRL-F) for current and future generations

[@waltersommerhalder7060]

It always sucks to see someone else has commented the comment you thought of😂

[@lenini056]

Terry Kath's death is when Chicago died.

[@LoyalOpposition]

Peter never talks about Terry's death, not even in the documentary, but he does say in the 1978 Rolling Stone issue, "Terry held us back"

[@lenini056]

@@LoyalOpposition watch "Terry Kath Experience" directed by his daughter. Peter gets interviewed there.

[@lamarravery4094]

​@@LoyalOppositionI'm surprised Chicago was interviewed by Rolling stones in 1978. Rolling stones hated Chicago.

[@LoyalOpposition]

Yeah, I uploaded it on the Community section here, and I'm sure Terry's death was a reason, and Chicago probably wanted all the press they could get, being uncertain about their future. @@lamarravery4094

[@LoyalOpposition]

They both probably needed the publicity. @@lamarravery4094

[@mauricecunningham6716]

To me he was Chicago 😊

[@nickkellie]

Big mistake should have been a big hit

[@lamarravery4094]

I liked it, I don't know why it wasn't.

[@Txdcblues]

YES! It prob would’ve if it had been the first single release from the album

[@laurenval2370]

Does he not miss Terry? Everything seems to revolve around him..

[@LoyalOpposition]

He hardly ever talks about Terry

[@bczzar1]

Shallow

[@captainbuck5969]

Never liked him out of Chicago.

[@harveyfitzgerald5197]

admire your voice and personality, peter, but chicago has produced 35 albums in now 2023.....how many have you produced, not many people even know who you are.....they do however say that he was once a singer with chicago.....very sad.

[@lamarravery4094]

And many of those Chicago albums from the 1990s and 2000s were compilation albums that featured all the hits Peter did with Chicago, lol. Fact, most of the hits Chicago had after Peter left were written by Diane Warren. Chicago couldn't even write a hit without Peter. Meanwhile Peter was productive throughout the 90s into the early 2000s.

[@toddrudisill7949]

Compilation after compilation album. Re-releasing old material over and over. Now the band is a shell of itself. The Remnants of Chicago. Lamm and Lee and James.

[@paulrom446]

​@@toddrudisill7949Chicago lives on as Leonid and Friends!

[@bradlyscotunes9156]

​@@paulrom446Amen! Leonid & Friends does Chicago better than Chicago! Also BS&T, & Lots more! Got tickets for Nov. Seattle!

[@gerardnesel3258]

Just a little bit gay since he left. Just saying

[@JaniceCoppola]

I don't think so. Jealous much?

[@lamarravery4094]

He's definitely not gay. He loves the ladies.

[@davidpaxton3590]

Kinda of a dork.

[@veronicafox399]

Lolol! Sounds like YOU'RE the dork! Peter was a good looking guy, sexy singing voice, talented ASF

[@m.k.s.p.7746]

@David Paxton - I hear what you're saying, but for someone that was the "Southside's 10-year-old polka king" or whatever, things could have gone MUCH worse (lol)! All things considered, this man did really well for himself -- he made some great music with very talented and groundbreaking guys in the 70's, made music that he really loved and on his own terms in the 80's, and he appreciated the gift of having his second beautiful daughter when he was in his 50's. (Many thousands of wanna-be musicians never got on the first rung of the ladder, much less reaching fortune, fame, and personal/family success...) I understand why Robert, Jimmy, and some of the other guys were so f*#&ing upset when Peter broke up the dream and wanted to go solo, but Terry would have broken off anyway (I'm 95% certain) if he hadn't died so young. (I heard rumblings that Terry wanted something more like a real guitar rock band -- not a rock/pop band with horns.)

[@davidpaxton3590]

@@veronicafox399 he’s awkard

[@waltersimmons946]

@M.K. S.P. If you haven't already seen them, you should see 👉 THE TERRY KATH EXPERIENCE and Peter Ceteras 2008 interview with Ernie Menous both are on KZbin. Turns out Terry was going to be the first to leave the band if he had lived . He had songs 🎵 laid out, and according to Cetera, Terry said, "There'll be no "Efing" horns on my songs." Cetera also explains that Lamm was the second member who was going to leave but stayed and emotionally pushed Peter out of the band. Looks like Peter wasn't the only one who hated the horns yet the horn players talk about how wonderful it was with Terry. Fascinating.

[@mustadoredogs]

Yet he is rich and famous and has one of the most renowned voices in history. What have you done lately??