3 Facts About Chicago’s 1988 Hit ‘Look Away’

The song reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1988. It was the band’s third number-one single.

‘Look Away’ was written by Diane Warren. She wrote it specifically for Chicago, and it became one of their biggest hits.

The track features lead vocals from bassist Jason Scheff. This marked a shift from the band’s earlier horn-driven sound to a more pop-oriented style.