Artist: Chicago
Video: From DailyMotion.
Ah, “You’re The Inspiration”. This was another one of my very favorite songs at the time.
Chicago recorded some classic ballads during this time period. Peter Cetera is at his best with a powerhouse vocal performance. The rest of the band is not too shabby either, supporting the heartfelt lyrics with the signature Chicago sound.
How does this song compare to this album’s other hit ballad, “Hard Habit To Break”? Both made it to #3 on the Billboard Hot 100. Almost too close to call, as both songs are epic. I’ve gotta go with "Inspiration" though.
Going all the way back to the 60’s, Chicago is one of the longest-running rock bands of all time. Formerly named the Chicago Transit Authority, they enjoyed their greatest commercial success in the early 70’s when they had five consecutive albums reach the top of the charts. After a down period in the late 70’s and early 80’s, the group made a strong comeback with Chicago 16 in 1982 and picked up even further momentum with the release of Chicago 17 in 1984.
Chicago 17 was the band’s biggest selling album. It is also the final album they recorded with founding member and lead vocalist Cetera, who went on to great success as a solo artist in 1986. Chicago still tours to this day.
The video features a series of couples in various stages of their love relationships. In between, we see the band casually practicing the song in a large, brightly-lit room. Peter Cetera spends most of the video lounging on the couch.
Happy Birthday to Todd Bridges, who is 47 years old today. “Whatchu talkin about Willis?”
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