The Meaning Behind “Glory of Love” by Peter Cetera and Why It Was so Important to His Budding Solo Career

The '80s were prime time for stirring power ballads tied into major motion pictures. Peter Cetera's "Glory of Love" certainly scratched that itch in a major way. It soared to the top of the pop charts upon its release in 1986. What is the song about? How did Cetera and his co-writers come up with the ideas for the track? And why was it so important to Cetera's budding solo career? Let's take a look at one of the finest movie songs in a decade that was filled with them.