Every song that popped into my head tonight, I’ve already played, some as recently as last week, though I had already forgotten (senility???). So, I just sat back and relaxed, let the ‘net take me where it would, and it landed me squarely in the midst of Peter Cetera’s lovely voice.
Released in 1986, this was Peter Cetera’s first solo single after leaving Chicago the previous year. The theme song for the film The Karate Kid: Part II, it fit the movie perfectly. The song quickly became a favorite at weddings and proms across America.
This song was written by Peter Cetera, his ex-wife Diane Nini, and David Foster, who produced Chicago’s highly successful albums Chicago 16 (1982) and Chicago 17 (1984) when Cetera was with the group. Cetera was asked by a friend to write the love song for the Karate Kid: Part II’ film, and was shown part of the movie. He has claimed that the song was destined to be a hit whether it was used for the film or not.
The song peaked at #1 in the U.S., #3 in the UK, and the Canadians apparently didn’t much like it, for it didn’t chart there.
Glory of Love
Peter Cetera
Tonight it’s very clear as we’re both lyin’ here
There’s so many things I want to say
I will always love you
I would never leave you alone
Sometimes I just forget, say things I might regret
It breaks my heart to see you cryin’
I don’t want to lose you
I could never make it alone
I am a man who will fight for your honor
I’ll be the hero you’re dreamin’ of
We’ll live forever, knowin’ together
That we did it all for the glory of love
You keep me standing tall, you help me through it all
I’m always strong when you’re beside me
I have always needed you
I could never make it alone
I am a man who will fight for your honor
I’ll be the hero you’ve been dreamin’ of
We’ll live forever, knowin’ together
That we did it all for the glory of love
It’s like a knight in shining armor from a long time ago
Just in time I will save the day
Take you to my castle far away
I am a man who will fight for your honor
I’ll be the hero that you’re dreamin’ of
We’re gonna live forever, knowin’ together
That we did it all for the glory of love
We’ll live forever, knowin’ together
That we did it all for the glory of love
We did it all for love
We did it all for love
We did it all for love
We did it all for love
Source: LyricFind
Songwriters: David Foster / Peter Cetera / Diane Nini
Glory of Love lyrics © Peermusic Publishing, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group
Good song. Cetera is a great singer, but I do prefer his work with Chicago, where there was more of an edge.
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I prefer his work with Chicago as well, but this one is pretty good. Glad you liked it!
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Canadians don’t believe in fairy tale endings, espescially when 100% of marriages end in either divorce or death, often death instead of divorce. I believe one of the favourite wedding songs in Canada is still Something, because we Canadians like substance over form.
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Oh, I don’t know as you speak for all Canadians, for I know some who believe in fairy tales. However, you’re right … all marriages, in fact all relationships of any sort, end in divorce or death. 😉
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Another favorite 🙂 Thanks.
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So glad you liked it!
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Its obvious who the sound of Chicago was the voice is unmistakable. But, whilst this lacked the punch of the group it was an OK song.
Cwtch
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Agreed … I preferred the music of Cetera with Chicago, but as you say, this was an “okay” song. Still … I played you an S&G on Friday and you didn’t even acknowledge, so …
Cwtch
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I can’t have seen it if it was an S & G.
CWTCH
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Cwtch
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Greta song, Jill. Thanks.
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So glad you liked it!
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Great taste music!
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Thanks Vic! Glad you liked it!
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I’ve thought of this as a special song ever since my daughter and her husband chose it for the song they danced to at their wedding a couple of years ago. Thanks, Jill. 🙂 — Suzanne
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They say it became quite popular as a wedding song! I’m glad it brought happy memories for you!
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