Chicago If You Lwave Me Now -

Released in , "If You Leave Me Now" transformed Chicago from a jazz-rock fusion powerhouse into the masters of the power ballad. Written and sung by bassist Peter Cetera , the song became an international phenomenon and remains one of the most recognizable tracks in the history of soft rock. A Global Chart-Topper

: It was the group's first single to hit #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 , staying there for two weeks starting October 23, 1976. Chicago If You Lwave Me Now

: The track topped charts in Australia, Canada, Ireland, and the Netherlands , making it the band's biggest global hit. The Songwriting and Sound Released in , "If You Leave Me Now"

The Heart of Soft Rock: Chicago’s “If You Leave Me Now” and the Netherlands