Survivor on Tour? I Can't Hold Back!

Well, it's kind of late here in Becky's World.  Long day, and I am pretty tired.  Well...I was pretty tired, until I found out that Survivor is on tour now.  In fact, they will be performing in Rhode Island, which is not far from me.  I might just have to go see them!  I am feeling super-excited about this for some reason.  I think I can "feel the hand of fate" reaching out to me...just like in their song, "I Can't Hold Back."  Check out the lyrics -- they are pretty gripping and enchanting.  That coupled with lead singer Jimi Jamison's magical voice -- ah, yes, "I can't hold back, I'm on the edge."  What a fun song!  I had forgotten about it.  I'm sure "Eye of the Tiger" is their biggest.  Everyone remembers that from Rocky III, but Survivor had lots of great tunes.  I am officially naming "I Can't Hold Back" as my personal favorite.  Check out these lyrics:
http://www.metrolyrics.com/i-cant-hold-back-lyrics-survivor.html

The video is captivating as well.  The lead singer and the girl he's swooning over are at the book store (turning the pages of desire no doubt).  He sings the first two verses with acoustic guitar, and when the drums come in,,,BOOM!  A flash of light...and they are in the concert arena.  She is all glammed up super '80s style, and he is on stage sporting red leather pants with zippers all over the place (leather parachute pants I suppose -- remember those?).  The video continues, and they eventually have quite the subway ride home.  When I saw that, I thought, "Hey, is that the L in Chicago?"  Yup, it is.  The band is from Chicago.  Love that city!  Toward the end of the video, we see that the whole thing was a day dream, and he chases after her when she leaves the bookstore.  Alas, he misses her, and she rides away on the L all alone...  It's okay.  I am sure they found each other eventually and lived happily ever after  :)

Hard to Say I'm Sorry

Ahh...a nice quiet evening at home, and Chicago's music is here to make me smile--or cry.  I've heard "Hard to Say I'm Sorry" many times on the radio when I'm driving, and without fail, it makes me cry everytime.  When Peter Cetera gets to the chorus and sings, "and after all that's been said and done, you're just a part of me I can't let go."  It's like a bittersweet melody that just lingers and makes you tearful.  But, alas, Peter Cetera's voice is magical, so most of the song makes me smile.

I found two videos that I wanted to share.  One is from 1982 (when the song was released) and the other is from 2004.  These videos are very different.  In the first one, it's not hard for me to say that I was mesmerized not only by Peter Cetera's voice but his looks as well.  Wow.  I don't think I've ever seen anyone with such perfect hair and teeth.  It is amazing, and I mean that honestly.  I do believe I have a video crush now.  Before I had seen this, I was simply in love with the melody, piano, and lyrics.  So delicate, so heartfelt.  Now, I can't stop watching this video!  So, I wondered if there were more, and I stumbled one with a LIVE ORCHESTRA!  BRAVO!  I am so happy to have found this video.  The brass really crank things up at the end, and the strings are kickin' with their funky, syncopated '70s licks.  If only I could get a gig like that...  Anyway, Peter Cetera looks somewhat different in this video, and I do believe that the key has changed to accommodate time and his graceful aging.  But, alas, Mr. Cetera still has it.  Too bad I didn't realize until today that he hasn't been in the band since 1985.  Oh well!  His beautiful voice and music transcend time, so it's okay if I am a bit behind...