On this day June 23, 1986, Peter Cetera released his second solo album Solitude Solitaire, following his departure from the band Chicago. The album marked a new chapter in his career, showcasing his smooth tenor voice in a more polished pop rock setting. It featured the number one hits Glory of Love, the theme from The Karate Kid Part II, and The Next Time I Fall, a duet with Amy Grant.
Solitude Solitaire reached number 23 on the Billboard charts and cemented Cetera’s success as a solo artist. The album blended heartfelt ballads with radio friendly production, appealing to both longtime fans and a new 80s audience discovering his sound for the first time outside of Chicago.
80s insight: Solitude Solitaire showed how Peter Cetera successfully transitioned from band frontman to solo star, delivering emotional anthems that became part of the 80s romantic soundtrack.
Solitude Solitaire reached number 23 on the Billboard charts and cemented Cetera’s success as a solo artist. The album blended heartfelt ballads with radio friendly production, appealing to both longtime fans and a new 80s audience discovering his sound for the first time outside of Chicago.
80s insight: Solitude Solitaire showed how Peter Cetera successfully transitioned from band frontman to solo star, delivering emotional anthems that became part of the 80s romantic soundtrack.
