Chicago - You're The Inspiration (official Music Video) May 2026

The video features the band performing the song in a studio apartment/house setting, intercut with various romantic scenes.

: During the performance, Peter Cetera wears a T-shirt from the British goth-rock band Bauhaus . Chicago - You're the Inspiration (Official Music Video)

: While the video focuses on romantic love, Peter Cetera has mentioned in interviews that the song itself was partly inspired by his reaction to a Michelangelo painting during a trip to Italy. The video features the band performing the song

: The video supported the single's rise to #3 on the Billboard Hot 100 and #1 on the Adult Contemporary chart in early 1985. : The video supported the single's rise to

: A notable storyline features a couple intentionally styled to resemble Billy Idol and Madonna , who were major icons at the time of filming.

: Featured performers include Bill Champlin, Robert Lamm, Chris Pinnick, and Danny Seraphine. Director : Leslie Libman. Cinematography : Edmund Cupcupin and Sergio Lobo. Production Trivia