PEACE OF MIND
(Peter Friestedt / Bill Cantos)
I could try to be unhappy
Look for sorrow, sure I'd find a lot
Take a walk through my circumstance
And complain about what I haven't got
But I refuse to play that game today
I won't cry, tell you why
I've got a peace of mind
Going beyond my understanding
Peace of mind
Now that I hold it in my hands
I'd be a fool to let it go
Light a torch or curse the darkness
Right away I know which one I'd choose
Let the world say I'll never win
With love I've found, I could never loose
If the walls all come tumbling down
I won't cry, tell you why
I've got peace of mind
Going beyond my understanding
Peace of mind
No matter what this life demands
It took me a while to find
But now that I hold it in my hand
I'd be a fool to let it go
Deep in the night, there can be tears
Over the years that slipped away
But with the coming light of day
I say
Somebody wants to bring you joy
Hold on for the joy
I've got a peace of mind
Going beyond my understanding
Peace of mind
No matter what this life demands
It took me a while to find
But now that I hold it in my hand
I'd be a fool to let it go
/Sausage Bread (BMI)
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Bill Champlin - Lead Vocals, Background Vocals
Bill performs as Chicago's lead singer, and he has sung on hundreds of recordings. He also has a successful solo career. Bill has also backed up some of the world's most known artists, including Elton John, Eric Clapton, Kenny Rogers, Donna Summer, Herbie Hancock, Don Johnson etc.
Michael Ruff - Lead Vocals, Keyboards
He has been a keyboard player/backup vocalist/ musical director for Chaka Khan, Rickie Lee Jones, Stevie Nicks, David Sandborn, Vonda Sheperd, Brenda Russel, Nils Landgren, Allan Thomas, Lionel Richie and others. His songs have been recorded by Bonnie Raitt, Bebe Winans, Kenny Loggins, Huey Lewis, Roberta Flack, Karla Bonoff and the news, Allan Thomas to name a few.
Bill Cantos - Lead Vocals, Keyboards
Bill has recorded two solo records, and he was also a musician performing with the Jay Graydon All Star Band.
Russell Ferrante - Keyboards
Member of the Yellowjackets, also performed with Jimmy Witherspoon, Jim Pepper, Joe Farrell, Joni Mitchell, Bobby McFerrin, Robben Ford, Marilyn Scott, Ernie Watts, Sadao Watanabe, GRP Big Band, Lee Ritenour, Tom Scott, Take 6, Michael Franks, and Brenda Russell
Abraham Laboriel - Bass
Abraham has performed on over 3000 recordings, including working with the following artists: Stevie Wonder, Robbie Robertson, Joe Zawinul, George Benson, Barbara Streisand, Al Jarreau, Dave & Don Gruisin, Elton John, Joe Sample, Dori Caymmi, Quincy Jones, Justo Almario and Michael Jackson to name a few. He was also a founding member of the internationally acclaimed fusion groups Friendship and Koinonia.
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Jimmy Haslip - Bass
Jimmy's credits are a virtual who's who of the popular and jazz music industry. This is the "short list" of some of the talents he has recorded and/or toured with over the past 21 years: Gino Vanelli, David Sanborn, Rod Stewart, Michael Sembello, Joe Cocker, Vince Mendoza, Chaka Khan, Eric Marienthal, Al Jarreau, John Scofield, Crosby, Stills & Nash, Brenda Russell, to name a few
Ralph Humphrey - Drums
Ralph is one of Los Angeles's most demanded studio drummers, and his past touring and recording experience includes the Don Ellis Big Band , Frank Zappa and the Mothers of Invention , Akiyoshi-Tabakin Big Band , Al Jarreau, and Free Flight. He has also recorded with artists Manhattan Transfer, Wayne Shorter, and Tom Rainer. Ralph's TV and Movie credits are extensive, including "The Simpsons" and "Star Trek". He is the author of the drum book "Even in the Odds", and he contributes regularly to Modern Drummer Magazine.
Michael Shapiro - Drums
Michael is a studio and live drummer as well as a producer. His touring and recording experience includes working with Brian Bromberg, Eliane Elias, Al Jarreau, Kevyn Lettau, Airto Moreira, John Patitucci Flora Purim, Toots Thielemans, and Randy Travis, amongst others. Michael records and tours with Sergio Mendes, and he played on the Grammy award-winning record 'Brasileiro' in 1993. 1998 Tour with Andy Summers.
Bob Mintzer - Saxophone
Bob has his own big band, as well as being a member of the Yellowjackets. He is a New York session player.
Brandon Fields - Saxophone
Brandon has his own quartet, and he is a Los Angeles session player.
Jeff Richman - Guitar
Jeff has recorded six solo albums, where he is joined by such players as Vinnie Colaiuta, Steve Smith, Alex Acuna, Abe Laboriel, Garry Willis, Steve Lukather, John Abercrombie and Ernie Watts, to name a few. Additional credits include recordings and tours with Manhattan Transfer, Alfonse Mouzon, Mark Isham, Nancy Sinatra, Henry Mancicni, Flora Purim & Airto, and T Lavitz.
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