Hard Habit to Break

Chicago

About Hard Habit to Break

"Hard Habit to Break" is a song written by Steve Kipner and John Lewis Parker, produced and arranged by David Foster and recorded by the group Chicago for their 1984 album Chicago 17, with Bill Champlin and Peter Cetera sharing lead vocals. Released as the second single from the album, it reached No. 3 on the Billboard Hot 100 and was prevented from any more chart movement by "Caribbean Queen (No More Love on the Run)" by Billy Ocean and "I Just Called To Say I Love You" by Stevie Wonder. "Hard Habit to Break" also peaked at No. 3 on the Adult Contemporary chart. Overseas it peaked at No. 8 on the UK Singles Chart."Hard Habit to Break" was nominated for four Grammy Awards: Foster and Jeremy Lubbock won the award for Best Instrumental Arrangement Accompanying Vocal(s); Chicago were nominated for the song in the categories Record of the Year and Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal; and Cetera and Foster were nominated for Best Vocal Arrangement for Two or More Voices. Songwriters Kipner and Parker won an ASCAP award in 1986 for most-performed song. Puerto Rican singer Glenn Monroig recorded a Spanish-language cover version entitled "El Vicio Que No Puedo Romper" for his album Apasionado (1986). All-4-One also recorded a cover version on their compilation album Greatest Hits (2004). 


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I guess i thought you'd be here forever
Another illusion i chose to create
You don't know what ya got until it's gone
And i found out just a little too late

I was acting as if you were lucky to have me
Doin' you a favor i hardly knew you were there
But then you were gone and it was all wrong
Had no idea how much i cared

[Chorus]
Now being without you
Takes a lot of getting used to
Should learn to live with it
But i don't want to
Living without you
Is all a big mistake
Instead of getting easier
It's the hardest thing to take
I'm addicted to ya babe
You're a hard habit to break

You found someone else you had every reason
You know i can't blame you for runnin' to him
Two people together but living alone
I was spreading my love too thin

After all of these years
I'm still tryin' to shake it
Doin' much better they say that it just takes time
But deep in the night it's an endless flight
I can't get ya out of my mind

[Chorus]

Being without you
Takes a lot of getting used to
Should learn to live with it
I don't want to
Being without you
Is all a big mistake
Instead of getting any easier
It's the hardest thing to take
I'm addicted to you
You're a hard habit to break

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Chicago

Chicago (i/ʃɪˈkɑːɡoʊ/ or /ʃɪˈkɔːɡoʊ/) is a rock band from the city of the same name. They were originally founded as Chicago Transit Authority before shortening their name before their breakout second album. They became known for their use of horns in their songs such as 25 or 6 to 4. The band nearly split following founding member Terry Kaths death but they decided to stay together. They became known for their rock ballads throughout the 80s. The band still tours to this day. more »

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Written by: Stephen Alan Kipner, John Lewis Parker

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC

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11 facts about this song

Song Origin
"Hard Habit to Break" is originally a song by "Chicago", an American rock band formed in 1967.
Released Date
The song was released on July 31, 1984, as part of the band's 17th studio album titled "Chicago 17."
Contribution
The song was written by Steve Kipner and John Lewis Parker, marking their notable contribution to this hit.
Chart Performance
"Hard Habit to Break" was a huge success chart-wise. It peaked at number 3 on the Billboard Hot 100 and Adult Contemporary Chart in the United States.
Grammy Nominations
The song earned two Grammy nominations in 1985. These were for Record of the Year and Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals.
Song's Theme
"Hard Habit to Break" is a melancholy love song that speaks about a man struggling to forget an old flame.
Music Video
There's an innovative music video for the song which is a first-of-its-kind 'interactive' music video using a green screen.
Cover Version by All-4-One
The popular 1990s R&B group All-4-One covered "Hard Habit to Break" in 2004, included in their album titled "Split Personality".
All-4-One's Interpretation
While staying true to the original melody, All-4-One added a touch of their signature R&B style to the song.
Fan Reception
Both versions of the song have been well received by fans around the world, demonstrating its timeless appeal.
Personality Influence
The Chicago song is famous for its strong character and continues to influence many contemporary and classic artists today.

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