This is the beginning into the descent of the Peter Cetera ballads. Still a good song though, but it definitely was a harbinger of things to come.
I remember reading a review of their band which said one of their goals was “to start a revolution.” Had a few bright spots (If You Leave Me Now) but now the only place you hear them is background music at dollar stores. No loss.
It might be bad if you wanted to hear more of their jazz-influenced stuff, but it’s still enjoyable music. It’s like the people who hate that Nat King Cole left hard jazz behind to become a pop singer, but it’s still great stuff.