Livin' in the Limelight

"Livin' in the Limelight"
Single by Peter Cetera
from the album Peter Cetera
A-side	"Big Mistake"
B-side	"How Many Times"
Released	November 18, 1981 (1981-11-18) [1]
Recorded	1981
Genre	Hard rock
Length	4:20
Label	Full Moon
Songwriter(s)	Peter Cetera
Producer(s)	Peter Cetera
Peter Cetera singles chronology
"Livin' in the Limelight" (1981) "Glory of Love" (1986)

"Livin' in the Limelight" is a 1981 song performed by American bassist, singer-songwriter Peter Cetera. The single was released as the debut single of Cetera and from his eponymous album, which was produced by Cetera. The single was released in November 1981 and peaked at No. 6 on the Top Rock Tracks chart in 1982, making it the only song from that album to chart. ^{[2] [3]} The song features the Toto guitarist Steve Lukather.

Track listing

1. "Livin' on the Limelight" - 4:20
2. "How Many Times" - 4:21

Personnel

• Peter Cetera – vocals, bass, percussion
• Steve Lukather – lead guitar and solo
• Craig Hull – rhythm guitar
• Mike Botts – drums
• Michael Boddicker – synthesizer

Charts

Chart (1982)	Peak position
US Mainstream Rock ( Billboard ) [4]	6

References

1. "Peter Cetera". Billboard. Vol. 93, no. 46. November 21, 1981. p. 100 (Full page advertisement for album). Retrieved August 19, 2025– via Google books.
2. "Rock Music: Top Mainstream Rock Songs Chart Week of February 27, 1982". Billboard. Retrieved August 19, 2025.
3. "Billboard Rock Albums & Top Tracks". Billboard. Vol. 94, no. 8. February 27, 1982. p. 24. Retrieved August 19, 2025– via Google books.
4. "Peter Cetera Chart History (Mainstream Rock)". Billboard. Retrieved August 19, 2025.