HAPPY BIRTHDAY PETER CETERA

Peter Cetera is an American singer, songwriter, and musician who is best known as the original lead vocalist for Chicago. Originally known as Chicago Transit Authority, this group recorded a string of popular songs, including “25 or 6 to 4”, “Saturday in the Park”, “Hard to Say I’m Sorry”, “You’re the Inspiration”, and today’s song choice (that can be listened to by clicking on the provided link).

In 1985, he left Chicago to pursue a solo career, achieving success with hits like “Glory of Love” and “The Next Time I Fall”. Among his many accolades, in 2016, he was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, and in 2020, he received the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award.

On this very day, September 13th 1944, Peter Paul Cetera was born in Chicago, Illinois. In celebration of his birthday, exactly 80 years ago today, I’ve chosen a soft rock ballad that topped the charts in many countries, including Australia, Canada, and the U.K. Released in July 1976, here’s Chicago, featuring today’s birthday boy, PETER CETERA, with “IF YOU LEAVE ME NOW”….