If You Leave Me Now
Chicago
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If you leave me now, you'll take away the biggest part of me No baby please don't go If you leave me now, you'll take away the very heart of me No baby please don't go A love like ours is love that's hard to find How could we let it slip away We've come too far to leave it all behind How could we end it all this way When tomorrow comes we'll both regret Things we said today 'Cause I need you more than you'll ever know
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Written by: Peter Cetera
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Spirit Music Group
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10 facts about this song
Song Origin - "If You Leave Me Now" by Charlie PuthThe song was released in 2018 featuring the acapella group Boyz II Men. It's the third single off of Puth's second studio album, "Voicenotes."
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Song Structure and Style"If You Leave Me Now" features Charlie Puth's skilled falsetto, layered harmonies, and harks back to the soulful RnB of the '90s, as he brings Boyz II Men's influence into his pop music.
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Billboard Rankings - Charlie PuthThe song peaked on the Billboard 200 charts at No. 4 and stayed in the chart for 24 weeks. It proved that Puth's experimenting with various genres can indeed be successful.
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Artistic Collaboration - Charlie PuthThe collaboration with Boyz II Men was a dream come true for Charlie Puth, as he'd admired the group since his childhood. He lobbied for their participation as he felt their voices would perfectly complement the song's doo-wop style.
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Same Title, Different Song - "If You Leave Me Now" by ChicagoThe song by the same title performed by "Chicago'' is an entirely different song, released in 1976.
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Song Success - "If You Leave Me Now" by ChicagoChicago's version of "If You Leave Me Now" is one of their most successful singles. The song won two Grammy Awards in 1977: for Best Pop Vocal Performance by a Duo, Group or Chorus and Record of the Year.
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Billboard Rankings - ChicagoChicago's version of "If You Leave Me Now" was a major hit, reaching No.1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in 1976. It remained the band's highest-charting single in the US until 1988.
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Album Release - ChicagoThe song "If You Leave Me Now" was part of Chicago's 10th studio album, titled "Chicago X." The song greatly contributed to the album's success, which later was certified platinum.
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Cultural Impact - ChicagoAfter its release, Chicago's "If You Leave Me Now" has been featured in multiple shows and films representing the '70s era, solidifying its place in pop culture. It's probably among the most famous ballads of the '70s.
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Artist Recognition - ChicagoThe success of "If You Leave Me Now" helped establish Chicago as a prominent band of the '70s, selling over 100 million records, becoming one of the best-selling groups of all time.
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