Wishing You Were Here
Chicago
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Sleepless hours and dreamless nights and far aways Ooo ooo ooo, wishing you were here Heaven knows and lord it shows when I'm away Ooo ooo ooo, wishing you were here Same old show in a different town on another day Ooo ooo ooo, wishing you were here Even though you're far away, you're on my mind Ooo ooo ooo, wishing you were here And I'd like to change my life, and you know I would Just to be with you tonight, baby, if I could But I've got my job to do, and I do it well, Change my life) So I guess that's how it is. Ooo ooo ooo, wishing you were here Ooo ooo ooo, wishing you were here On the road it's a heavy load, but I'll be by Ooo ooo ooo, wishing you were here Pay the price, make a sacrifice, and still I'll try Ooo ooo ooo, wishing you were here
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Written by: PETER P. CETERA
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Spirit Music Group
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14 facts about this song
Time Period"Wishing You Were Here" was released in September 1974 as part of Chicago's seventh studio album, Chicago VII.
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GenreThe song is broadly classified under the genres of rock, pop, and soft rock.
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Chart PerformanceIt peaked at number 11 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
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Guest MusiciansNotably, the song features guest vocals from the members of the American rock band The Beach Boys: Al Jardine, Carl Wilson, and Dennis Wilson.
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Songwriters"Wishing You Were Here" was written by Peter Cetera, the bassist, and vocalist of Chicago.
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InfluencesIts relaxing, beach-themed vibe is reportedly heavily influenced by The Beach Boys, making it a departure from Chicago's typical horn-heavy sound.
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RecordingThe album in which this song is found, Chicago VII, was recorded in Caribou Ranch, located near Nederland, Colorado.
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Album PerformanceChicago VII reached the number 1 spot on the Billboard 200, making it the band's third consecutive number-one album.
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ReceptionThe song is often praised for its harmonious blend of Chicago's and The Beach Boys' distinctive styles.
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LegacyAfter over four decades since its release, "Wishing You Were Here" remains one of Chicago's most beloved songs and is a staple of their live performances.
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Cover VersionsThe song has been covered by several artists, including Latin musician José Feliciano.
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Music CompositionThe song stands out for its gentle, melodic hooks and harmonious vocals, in contrast to the band's often more energetic style.
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LyricsThe song's lyrics touch upon themes of longing and nostalgia, delivering a powerful emotional resonance.
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Band CollaborationThis song represents one of the rare instances when Chicago collaborated with other leading artists in the industry, providing a unique blend of talent.
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