Chicago - 25 or 6 To 4 (REACTION)
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You really wanna listen to this live at Tanglewood and see the true genius of Terry Kath
This for sure, one of the best live performances ever, and Terry's solo is the stuff of frikking legend
I always prefer the studio version on first pass.
@@GrimrDirge Agreed, always good to hear the studio version, then go to the live.
Totally agree.
TRUTH!!! Live at Tanglewood is the performance of a lifetime!!!
Chicago had a world beating lead guitarist and drummer
Terry Kath was the soul of Chicago. After his tragic and untimely death in the late 70s, the bands sound was more pop or top 40s. Peter Cetera sang this song. Terry Kath and Robert Lamb also did a lot of vocals. Terry Kath had the deep soulful voice. One other point, I've always considered their drummer as very underrated.
I agree whole-heatrtedly! The drummer must get some recognition! The horns and the guitar get all the mention, and they're incredible! But so is the drummer.
Jimi Hendrix asked his favorite guitarist - "The guy from Chicago, Terry Kath." Look it up.
Absolutely need to hit the live at Tanglewood version like everyone else is saying!
Just three horns; a saxophone, trombone, and trumpet. They are great at sounding like one. Their first album starts with a song called Introduction, where they showcase this great music.
Jimi Hendrix gave Terry Kath the most awesome compliment ever. He said that Terry Kath was better than he was and he invited Chicago to appear with him on his tour. Sadly he died before that came to be. Make sure you check out make me smile!!!! It was their top charting early Chicago record, reaching number three on billboard. 💕 Their first three albums will make you fall in love with music again....
Jimi also said Rory Galleger was the best.
I heard a reporter asked Jimi "what's it feel like to be the best guitar player in the world..?"
Jimi Answered "Ask the guy in CHICAGO.."
@@Michael-Philip I know what you mean. Maybe it depended whether Jimmy was doing speed or heroin!!! LoL 😆
@@Michael-Philip perhaps, but he didn't ask Rory Gallagher to open for him did he? He mentioned Terry more than once.
@@Rock_Snob yes, that was the point I was inferring when I said Gallagher never did
Make Me Smile is another amazing Chicago song, well worth diving into..
One of my favorites too, probably the first song I loved of theirs, since I heard it before I heard their first album. I recommend the whole "Ballet for a Girl in Buchanan" suite, so "Make Me Smile" is in context.
Like everyone says the live version at Tanglewood will blow your mind. Terry Kath died from a gun shot wound at 31 years old. Tragic Way too young. 3 piece horn section rocks
*Self-Inflicted* gun shot wound...that's an important distinction
@@timcardona9962 Some say the gun went off by accident others say Russian Roulette, either way a tragedy
Trust us. It’s unreal. Watch it.
@@chuckkrumenacker171 It was more of a careless, happy-go-lucky accident. Terry thought the gun chamber was empty.
However, there's no comparison to the studio version, and here the acoustics are tremendous. 😊
Everything up to Terry’s death was rocking. They went in a much softer direction after he died.
This, Make Me Smile, and Beginnings are my 3 favorite Chicago songs and show off each of the 3 original singers' voices well.
Saturday In The Park is great as well!
Me too
"Make Me Smile" is from "Ballet for a Girl in Buchannon" but was edited for single release with "Colour My World" as B-side. One of Chicago's finest achievements, I recommend the suite as presented on their 2nd album intact.
Terry Kath is the guitarist. He accidentally shot himself and died. He was the driving force behind the hard rockin sound you hear in this song. After his death, they changed and had a more R and B sound. It was a tragedy as he was an extremely good guitarist. R.I.P Terry Kath.
Back when people actually played instruments. Makes me wish for the old days. Just a great song🎸🎷🎺🎻🎹
Yes, unlike the music the general public ignorantly consumes on a regular basis. The musicians in this century could not hold a candle to what people were doing in the 60s, 70s & 80s, not even close.
Chicago's cover of I'm a man is f$%^&n AWESOME
!!!! ….Just !!!! Firefirefire ‼️ Cover of a Spencer Davis Group song that of course featured Steve Winwood.
@@billwilson7948 that works.
Yes, their first album is amongst the best debut albums ever!
BACK IN THE DAY: Car Radio was King and all these great tunes you are hearing now, were on the radio, day/night/and all the time. We were exposed to this music and have heard most of these tunes 100's of times. Nothing like old Broadcast Public Radio...!
Saturday in the Park, and Color my World
Gentlemen, there is a group of wonderful musicians comprised of Russians and Ukrainians who formed perhaps the greatest Chicago tribute band in the World called Leonid & Friends. They have many videos posted doing live in-studio performances of songs, incuding "25 or 6 to 4", that are just astounding. We cannot recommend checking them out enough.
*BTW:* Also, watch them perform "September" by EW&F, which is simply wonderful. *CHEERS!*
They are wonderful.
These guys are the best I ever heard including doing Steely Dans My Old School. Nobody ever reacts to them.
@@jodan4 Yes indeed! What a wonderful rendition they did of Steely Dan's "My Old School." Thank you for bringing it up.
Followed them from the beginning - a wonderful band, on third US tour soon.
I was going to mention them too. They are scary good. Some days I think they do Chicago better than Chicago does. :)
Their first album's first song is called Introduction it has every facet of what this band is all about .That is until the accidental death of vocalist and guitar player Terry Kath .He was an unbelievable talent.Hendrix called him the best guital player he knew.
Love "Introduction!"
Yeah that's an excellent song. Pretty much describes all their different styles of play from ballads to jazzy to hard hitting rock. It tells it all. They def need to hit the first Chicago album and start with Introduction!
Chicago was never the same after Terry passed. What a singer and guitar player.
Love your channel guys. The first 6 albums by Chicago are very different than the rest of their catalog. Their guitarist Terry Kath was a genius and rock/blues maestro. After he passed way too soon, Chicago became a ballads band. If you like horns, Chicago is your band. Another similar horns section can be heard in the group Blood Sweat and Tears which I highly recommend.
I like Chicago 7 also and second the suggestion of Blood Sweat and Tears, and then add Tower of Power to the list of great horn bands!
While you should always listen to the studio version first, the Live at Tanglewood version from 1970 is fire. Guitarist Terry Kath goes OFF. It's great.
Now check this song done live at Tanglewood! Just as great as the audio version, plus you get to see the great musicians in the band. This is early Chicago when Terry Kath, guitarist was still alive. He focused more on rock music but after he died, the record company pushed them to keep doing love songs. Peter Cetera on vocals/bass. He went onto a solo career after Terry died. Great selection! I got to see them 3 times with Terry and once without, in 2016. Always a fantastic show!
The live version I mentioned. ruclips.net/video/7uAUoz7jimg/видео.html
Terry Kath was a monster on the guitar, & one of their better lead singers too! he was truly the heart of the band.
This band had three great singers and they all play an instrument to boot. Unparalleled.
25 or 26 minutes to 4AM...He's sitting trying to write a song in the early morning and fatigue catches up with him.
Early Chicago was dominated by two artists, this vocalist/bassist - Peter Cetera - and Terry Kath - guitar and vocals. Kath's influence was more towards hard rock like this song and Cetera the softer, ballads and love songs. Jimi Hendrix said that Terry Kath was his favorite guitar player.
Poem 58. Will melt your air guitar fingertips off. Its a masterpiece 🤘❤️
This is Chicago's signature song. Hard to believe you've never heard it.
Terry Kath is highly underrated as a singer, song writer, and guitar player. Gone way too soon.
A Must Hear Early Classic,, Chicago "Does Anybody Really Know What Time It Is?"
You should check out their live version of this recorded at Tanglewood in 1971, with guitarist Terry Kath just blowing the door off!
The Terry Kath era of Chicago is all you need to know.
"Make Me Smile".....with Kath on vocals, is POWER.
Terry Kath was an amazing guitarist! Probably one of the most underrated guitarists of all time. Their sound definitely changed after his loss. 80’s Chicago was more cinematic style love songs.
This song is a tribute to "Writer's Block"! His mind was going blank at "24 or 4 to 4" in the morning.
Chicago was sometimes called "The Rock Band that played Jazz".... and the band Blood Sweat & Tears was called "The Jazz Band that played Rock". I'm so blessed to have grown up in this era!
Here’s the original lineup of the band:
Peter Cetera on bass, Terry Kath on guitar, Robert Lamm on keyboards, Lee Loughnane on trumpet, James Pankow on trombone, Walter Parazaider on woodwinds, and Danny Seraphine on drums. Please check out the song Beginnings which has a great percussion outro and the song Introduction the first song from their first album. It showcases what the world was about to experience from the band. Agree that the live Tanglewood Version is a must listen but it is raw sounding, not as polished as this. After Terry died the sound of the band did change but that happens to many bands, the Doobies being a prime example, (pre and post Michael). Good morning from Philly. 🔥
Thank you and Good Morning!!
Your assignment gentlemen, if you wish to take it, is to start with their first album, Chicago Transit Authority. The first song on the first side is called Introduction and it will introduce you to the magnificence that is Chicago. Songs like Beginnings, Questions 67 and 68, South California Purples, Does Anybody Really Know What Time It Is?, etc. will forever change your music listening. In my estimation, they could’ve rested on their laurels after that first album. Please do an album reaction.
Their first 3 albums were all double albums- who does that?! Such incredibly focused and prolific talent!
As an ex-trumpet player I gotta say I love a good horn section! And this band is one of few rock bands that utilized it consistently throughout their career.
Agree with all those saying to check out the live version. Also need to check out Tower of Power, especially the live version of What is Hip. Most amazing trumpet I’ve ever heard.
Don't leave out Weather Report!😊
@@alansmith7626 Totally agree!
Saw Tower of Power in the early 70's at the then new Cal Expo (Cali). They opened for Santana. What a show! Recommend them both! Chicago was pretty big in the day. A tight horn section for sure! Great reaction as usual guys!
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True Story! Chicago was playing in a small club in the early days, and Jimi Hendrix happened to be there. During the sound check they played this song. Lead guitarist Terry Kath was just killing it. Hendrix came over to singer/keyboardist Robert Lamm and said, "Whoever your guitar player is, don't ever lose him. He's a better player than I am!"
Sadly, Terry was playing Russian roulette while sitting with the manager. The manager was getting very nervous and asked Terry to please put the gun down. Terry laughed and said "Don't worry, it's not even loaded!" He put it to his head and pulled the trigger. He had forgotten there was a bullet in the chamber. He died instantly...
Very underrated drummer. Saw them very early in their career, my older sister took me and my younger brother to a concert of theirs.
Early Chicago totally jams.
For those of you who are wondering, the title of this song refers to the time of day. In this case either 25, or 26 minutes before 4:00. Hence the title, 25 or 6 to 4. I never knew this until recently when I saw the Chicago interviewed and asked this specific question. Interesting.
I also know that too many of you I just stated the obvious, but I honestly never knew this until very recently, and I'm 55 years old. How embarrassing.
It also has to do with being up that late trying to come up with words for a song and having writers block. Listen to the words again and it will all make sense. “Sitting cross-legged on the floor,” splashing water in my face.” Trying to stay a wake and get something written down.
Make me Smile, for sure. Different singer, the guitar player. The singer in this one was the bass player.
Classically trained musicians rocking it!!!!!!
Dig deep into early Chicago. You all will love it...one of the best bands ever. Also, check out all of the songs they did at Tanglewood in 1970. Get into their first album as Chicago Transit Authority...the whole album is gold...Poem 58, if you like a real jam session.
The old Chicago like this is much better than their later slow stuff. "I'm a Man" is killer. Also "Does Anybody Reeally Know What Time it is".
Dudes! Live version is incredible. Terry Kath was a GOAT!
That is guitar in the backround. He is just warming up for this legendary guitar solo!!!!!!!
Soo good .The vocals and especially the horns and Terry Kath’s guitar solo!The meaning t of the song is writing the tune 25 o 6 to 4 in the morning, Another band with a fantastic horn section is Southside Johnny and The Asbury Jukes with Songs like Love On The Wrong Side of Town, Talk to Me, We’re Having a Party and Trapped Again!
This song is about a guy staying up all night trying to write a song. 25 or 26 minutes till 4:00 AM.
It's like speeding over mountain range- up, down, look at the view then hammer down again! An amazing arrangement!🤩
Watch this Live in Tanglewood to witness the greatness of these gifted musicians
The guitar solo on the live version is totally insane!
Y'all need to hear the first song from their first album, Introduction. It's another monster and an incredible way to start an album, and a career. Great reaction!
Watching them slay this Live at Tanglewood will be right up your alley, way up. Knowing a bit of their catalogue sets you up for watching them do their thing Live, which is way underrated - with Terry Kath on guitar, each song is an epic watch.
Originally called Chicago Transit Authority. This song is on their first album - with that name. That first album hit the radio like a lightning bolt in 1969! Totally fresh new sound.
I saw them at first Atlanta Pop Festival, 4th of July, 1969. Great performers!
Edit : I didn’t catch your particular phrasing. You’re right that it was on the “first album - WITH THAT NAME”, meaning the group titled the 2nd album “CHICAGO”, yeah, due to the threat from the actual government body Chicago Transit Authority. I get it, now.. Nope it’s not on the 1st. Sorry. It’s on the 2nd album “Chicago” or now known as “Chicago II”. The “25 or 6 to 4” song falls between “Fancy Colours” & the 1st song of a suite, “Prelude”.
Don't forget 'Free Form Guitar'!
The band Chicago is in a category all by themselves. It's amazing how writing a song about a plane trip can sound so good!
When chicago is on, I can't help but whistle every horn part. As a former horn player chicago just fucking slaps.
I'd recommend Tower of Power for another extremely talented horn section. Funky and Soulful
What horn you play? I’m a sax player.
If your a horn player and don't know Tower of power it's a must
@@diverdown631 oh I know Tower Of Power for sure
@@AirplayBeats i played trumpet for nearly a decade.
Okay, what he's singing about.
The guy is a songwriter; he's up late trying to stay awake, to write a song. He looks at the clock and it's about 3:35 am (25 (or 26 minutes) untill 4am.)
Guys please...MAKE ME SMILE!!
The story behind the lyrics is, they were up all night trying to come up with lyrics to a cool guitar riff they were working up, when someone asked the time. One of the band members said it was "25 or 6 to 4 (am). That answer sparked them to call the song by that name, and wrote the lyrics to support it! Legend has it, they were partying pretty hard at the time!
Absolutely crushing my Monday morning here guys, this is such a fantastic tune. Like others are saying below, you've definitely gotta check out the live version at Tanglewood, they absolutely kill it, and Terry Kath's guitar solo is next-level great. Great reaction as always - peace and love from Canada!☮
We will definitely do the live next.
Great suggestion. Terry Kath is a beast in the live version!
@@AirplayBeats You will NOT be disappointed!
Terry Kath legendary Guitarist what a solo
Damn - you guys kill it every time - best reaction channel on youtube by far. Keep the love coming, guys; you are greatly appreciated for your knowledge and taste.
Thank you so much!!
They have a very chill personality and great taste don't they? Glad I came across this channel 😁
This is one of what I call “perfect songs”
They transcend genre.
And they take you to another place. I love it that you picked up on the toms with the trombone. That’s one of my favorite parts of the song and all of the parts are my favorite parts lol .
Thanks for the greatness ❤❤❤
Early Chicago is a unique combination of rock, jazz, funk and improv. Like many bands of this era who were beholden to record company usury, Chicago switched to a much more pop- oriented style later on in order to make money. However, this album in particular, showcases a band at their free-wheelin' best. Top-notch songwriting, musicianship and vocals all the way through. So damn tasty...
Oh yeah, the drummer Danny Seraphine, is an absolute monster
Great gift from your wife, and a great song to start digging into Chicago with! More music my parents had. My suggestion for the next Chicago song: “Feeling Stronger Every Day” ❤ Personally, I don’t care much for the light ballads they did in the 80’s; I would skip them, lol.
Guys, First song from the first album (album is Chicago Transit Authority, song is called "Introduction"). It will make your brains explode. Really love what you're doing!
My favorite of songs by Chicago. Terry Kath just tore this up. RIP.
No weak links in Chicago. Chicago was all the rage late 60's to 70's. It was a really fresh energy. I was a kid and I just remember everyone who heard Chicago was in the park in a perfect sunny day having a big happy picnic. Their music took you to a place. A gathering full of jubilation and interesting people. A birth of Progressive People happened around this band.
Highly recommend I'm a Man from their Chicago Transit Authority album. Amazing guitar horns and percussion. You'll love it.
I’m 75 years old. When this album came out, I was in a R&B horn band (2 saxes, trumpet, trombone, organ, guitar, bass, vocalist). We did Jame Brown, Sam and Dave, etc.
But when THIS came out (along with Blood, Sweat, and Tears)… our minds were blown!
BTW - I saw the original band twice… Danny Seraphine (on drums) was a beast! So underrated.
The term "classic" was made for a song like this. Since you enjoyed this sound, please please check out Blood, Sweat, and Tears. I bought their album with one of my very first paychecks when I was 15 working at a local five and dime store. Blood Sweat and Tears have more famous songs like Spinning Wheel, And When I Die, and God Bless the Child, but my favorite is Lucretia MacEvil. I really think you'd LOVE that one. If you listen to the studio version don't stop the song too soon at the end or you miss an extended jam!
All throughout the 70s and into the 80s every High School marching band in America played this song. ✌️
Great choice! I saw them in concert several times back in their early days. If you want more jams like this, then here's some of my favorites; "Introduction"," Listen","So.Calif Purple", "l'm a Man"just to mention a few, can't wait 👍😝
25 or 26 minutes till 4am. They had been up all night trying to finish the words to the song! Saw them in concert back in the 70's! They were fabulous!
They have three horn players Lee Loughnane on trumpet, Walt Parazaider on sax/flutes/other woodwinds, and James Pankow on trombone. The late Terry Kath on guitar (gotta hear the live 1970 tanglewood version) and Peter Cetera on bass and vocals, also Robert Lamm on keyboards and Danny Seraphine on drums. They were really tight on their records.
Monster record-oh yes! Terry Keith is a hammer on the guitar.
story behind this song: lyrics/composition by Robert Lamm (keyboards/piano/one of the 3 lead singers), released as a single from their 2nd album - Chicago II, writing a song to incorporate and innovate all ingredients of the band, and especially to let the guitarist, Terry Kath, "air it out" with the many styles he could play. The time refers to either 3:35 or 3:34 am - eyes tired and red from pulling an all-nighter to write this song. some circles have said it was about drug use - that is a big Negative and is hogwash. Terry Kath's solo here is the catalyst as to the reply from Jimi Hendrix when asked how he felt being regarded as the best guitarist of the era, to which he replied: "I wouldn't know. maybe you should ask that cat in Chicago, he's better than me". The guitar and drums (Danny Seraphine) make this song. The lead vocals and harmonies are pretty awesome too. The horns - oh yes. The guitar solo was not included in most radio air- plays - made the song too long. Next: Make me Smile, Dialogue Part I & II, Feeling Stronger every day.
Their first two albums are two of the best ever made. They had some great songs afterwards but their albums were never as good. They had a unique sound and huge energy their first few years. Three vocalists, three great horn players who wrote too and a rhythm section that was super tight. The guitar player was a master at staying in the pocket when he played rhythm lines. They opened for Jimi Hendrix and he loved them. Their guitar player died tragically and then the band turned into a sappy ballad making outfit for the most part. Their is no other band that I love so much and then later dislike than Chicago.
Chicago is another rabbit hole...! "Baby What A Big Surprise" and "Just You and Me" are my favorites.
I heard a reporter asked Jimi Hendrix "what's it feel like to be the best guitar player in the world..?"
Jimi Answered "Ask the guy in CHICAGO.."
The reason the band was so tight was because the played together all through high school
Chicago has a sax, a trumpet and a trombone!
Yeah! THAT was the song that got early Rock fans hooked on this brass band! Of course, we all loved their later love songs, too, but I'll always think of Chicago when I want some rocking brass!
This band is TIGHT. Always.
Have you done Spinning Wheel by Blood, Sweat and Tears yet? Also has some phenomenal horns!
Not yet. We will check them out
@@AirplayBeats Thank you. I look forward to it 🙂 I promise you won't regret it!
GREAT suggestion!
@@jacqueline4514 Thank you 😊 I can't wait to see it! I think they're minds will be 🤯
@@garyclark9618 I agree; I think they will love it! Was literally singing it in the car on the way home Friday; grew up with my parents playing the album when released; it will never get old ❤️
Promoted by Jimi as his opening act. They were the Chicago Transit Authority which this song was from first album. Dive into this album many great songs. The CTA sued on name use and they became Chicago! Horns were major players in bands back then. If you had horns they had to be tight! Chicago blew the doors off. Power drums, killer horns, great lead singers they became a force the first 4 albums! They’re sound softened later as members died and left band. As a Chicagoan it was great to witness! Chiguy
This song was from their 2nd album, Chicago (later known as Chicago II.) Chicago Transit Authority was their 1st album. 🙂
Like Pankow said, the first 7 studio albums are where it's at.
"Beginnings" will blow your mind. Early Chicago (before the the "ballad" Chicago) is so good!
Listen to anything from their first 7 albums, the recordings that Terry Kath played on, before he died.
Chicago is a long, deep rabbit hole you'll enjoy falling into... We'll enjoy watching you guys enjoy it as well.
Must see live at tanglewood! Absolutely awesome, the guitar solo is amazing!
This is a great reaction guys and Chicago is one of the most underrated of the great bands. The first 9 albums are all top to bottom solid! And Terry Kath on guitar is one of the all timers!
Seen them and the Moody Blues a couple times together on the same stage live back in the day, all I can still say to this day Is WOW 😎
The whole concert at Tanglewood is fire 🔥
These guys are STILL tight.. well worth going to see and they still play live alot! If you like the heavier stuff check out “im a man “ when they were still performing under the “chicago transit authority” IMO they rival most every band of that era, santana could jam like them for sure.. enjoy and go watch them live!
My brother introduced our family to Chicago's music in the early to mid-70s. My loved their music so much that his nickname soon became "Chicago" and you'd rarely catch him without their signature emblem on his T-shirts. My brother passed 3 years ago today and l can't help smiling to know that more and more generations of listeners are being born each day. I'm going to go watch your reaction to their Live Tangelwood performance of this brilliant tune now. I can't wait for you to see the horn section!! haha....
Love you Guys reacting to some of the Music I've loved for Decades!
Apparently when Hendrix was asked ' What's it like to be the best Guitarist ' he replied 'I don't know you better ask Terry Kath from 'Chicago '!!!..
It's about being too high, at a party, at 3:34 or 3:35am. "Should I try to do some more? Twenty five or six to four..."
I am not a huge Chicago fan, and I love this song. Rocks hard and tight, horns and all. Saturday in the park is pretty lean and nice too. Their later hits were softer, as I recall.
Sorry, but the songwriter Robert Lamm has said he was trying to write lyrics to a song and had stayed up too late to try to finish.
@@debrabrabenec Thanks Debra! There's nothing to be sorry about, I appreciate the information. I'm sure many of my contemporaries shared my interpretation. ;) Thanks again, and all the best!
Make Me Smile & Beginnings should be next. You'll get to hear the other two lead singers, Terry Kath & Robert Lamb. (This was Peter Cetera on vocals)
I remember studying late into the morning for a test and it was so in sink with my trying to stay awake ......so get some Coffee and crank it up,lol.
The lead guitarist also sang lead vocals in colour my world” and make me smile” Very talented
At the time “25 or 6 to 4” was recorded, the Chicago lineup was :
Terry Kath : Guitar, Vocals
Robert Lamm : Keyboards, Vocals
Peter Cetera : Bass, Vocals (Lead Vocals on this song)
Danny Seraphine : Drums
Lee Loughnane : Trumpet
James Pankow: Trombone
Walter Parazaider: Saxophone