Funny thing, I actually don't think I ever sing along to Peter Cetera, just because he has such an amazingly unique voice, I prefer to listen to it. Though, I still jump in with the rest of the band during the harmonies, lol.
Peter Cetera has such a unique and powerful voice that it would be nearly impossible to replicate. Chicago is such an iconic band with a timeless sound and message. Thank you for reminding me of these classics!
The first singer you play is Robert Lamm, who wrote "Saturday". He is still with the band, still sings some leads, but his voice isn't what it was in the early 70s. Of course, that's true of nearly everyone alive and singing then. Terry Kath, the orignal guitarist, died in an accident while cleaning his gun on coke. He was one of the best around, Hendrix called him his favorite guitarist. The 24/6/4 singer was Jason Scheff, son of Jerry Scheff, Elvis' bassist.
Chicago had three original lead singers: Terry Kath, who sings in gruff, Ray Charles-like vocal. He had a great vocal potential. Peter Cetera is a great example for his tenor vocal, which he is known for. Robert Lamm’s vocal is a baritone. He does a few good vocals with Chicago. All three of them have a distinctive style, vocally, which made Chicago so unique!
@@heathermiller5765 Of the three original lead vocalists of Chicago, Peter Cetera was actually the last to join! They already had two baritone voices on board and needed a tenor and they picked the best! All of the singers who had to sing Peter's parts after he left had a tough job, but imho the best was Jeff Coffey who not only had the range to cover PC's material but was a great bass player too. At least after PC's departure the band has been able to hire younger musicians who have a better chance of handling those tricky high tenor parts.
Cetera is a tough voice to cover. He recovered from the broken jaw and still kept that rich tenor voice till this day. I think Neil Donnell does a good job as their current lead vocatist.
Cetera was amazing in his prime. For quite a few years now he hasn't been able to sing the famous Chicago hits in the original key. He still sounds good, just not the same as the Peter Cetera we all remember.
Terry Kath was Chicago’s original guitarist, who accidentally shot himself to death at the age of 31 in January, 1978. He was a brilliant guitarist and his guitar solo on ‘25 or 6 to 4’ was pure epic!
Correct. He sadly challenged his roadie that he could pull the trigger and that it was safe because he emptied the cartridge, but forgot that there was still a bullet in the chamber when he pulled the trigger. It happened just an hour after New Year’s Eve passed.
I saw a recent interview with Bill Champlin, and one of his comments about his time in the band was that Jason Scheff had a lot of trouble singing Peter's songs, but he could sing his own songs very well because they were written in his range. A few of the Jason songs I personally like are "Will You Still Love Me?", "What Kind of Man Would I Be?", "We Can Last Forever", "The Pull", "Show Me a Sign" and "Now". They might be worth a listen if you haven't heard them yet.
Darth Santa Fe ? I saw that interview Champlin said "Jason had pitch problems " but he also said Jason is a much better singer out of Chicago than he was in Chicago. That would make sense, hes free from the pressure of "sing it this way" or "sing it that way". Replacement singers have to deal with that.
I was fortunate enough to see Chicago with Earth Wind and Fire in concert a few years ago. When they all played together it gave me chills. Yes, Chicago has evolved and changed. And no one will ever replace Peter Cetera but those were big shoes to fill.
Unfortunately you had a few facts off on this video. The guy that replaced Peter Cetera is Jason Scheff not Bill Champlin. Champlin was an additional keyboardist and vocalist who sang a lot of their ballads in the 80s. The third singer was actually Kevin Cronin from REO Speedwagon as well as one of the two guitarists, the guy playing acoustic, one of the keyboardist etc. it was a song that the bands did when they toured together a few years ago.
@@kentamplin also Bil Champlin was a man who took David Foster to the group. Without him maybe there were no Chicago's success on the 80's. Chicago 16 & 17 albums also a very big huge success for David Foster's career as a producer & somgwriter.
When i saw the "third singer" i thought he's the guy from REO Speedwagon, though older, and after seeing recent REO live videos, yes it was Kevin Kronin. Cant fight this Feeling!
Okay, I've been kinda just checking your reactions out here and there without actually subscribing, but this is the reaction that made me sub lol. I love that face and the "okay, definitely no Peter Cetera" 😂
9:10 Jason Scheff was never an outstanding vocalist, but he can play bass. When Chicago didn't have a vocalist, Jason was there to continue the show. Peter is a phenomenal vocalist. Sometimes we take his talent for granted. It becomes obvious when Peter's no longer around, nobody can step in his shoes. Jason Scheff got out of Chicago in 2016
@@PickettMusic He's really good doing many of the Cetera's hits, and he definitely got much better with the years of experience. Singing and playing bass in Chicago, and substituting for Peter and being under his shadow, was not an easy task at all. The clips of Jason singing here don't make him any justice IMHO...There are much better clips over here.
Chicago has become nothing but a touring “Greatest Hits” nostalgia band. Many of their performances are lackluster and I’m sure they do it for the mazola. Cant blame ‘em though, got make a living somehow.
Bill Champlin said that Jason suffered from pitch issues his whole tenure with Chicago, and it shows. Chicago is a big touring act, so they didn't need a phenomenal vocalist after Peters departure, just one to get close enough. That being said, Jason is phenomenal not singing Peters songs.
I have to say Ken i was a big Chicago fan until Peter left as i felt Peter was the voice of Chicago! I am a very huge fan of David Foster as well! I have to agree with you the last video was pretty bad that is not the Chicago i sure know just like yourself my friend!! I had to cover one of my very favorite Chicago songs from 1971 "Colour My World" That is the Chicago i know and love!!
Ken...The 25 or 6 to 4 song was from a concert at Red Rocks...it was a double bill...Chicago and REO Speedwagon. At the end...both bands came out and performed a few of each bands songs together. It's a recorded concert...AXIS shows it all the time....great job as always.
Love the way you tell it straight and don’t suck up to any singer/band - keep the videos coming. By the way, You’re The Inspiration is one of my favourite Chicago tracks, legendary.
Dean Smith a couple years ago REO toured w Chicago. REO would do a set Chicago would do a set then they would do a set together alternating each other’s hits
You can’t find another voice like Peter Cetera. He’s one of a kind. Absolutely beautiful. Look for the 1970 Tanglewood concert. Peter sings there and Terry Kath was awesome on guitar. I agree with that face. Jason scheff is definitely not Peter. Play more Chicago but only with Peter.
Thank you for doing this reaction Ken! Chicago is one of my favorite bands, and Peter Cetera is one of my favorite singers of all time!! He has been a major influence for me with my singing❤
If no one has mentioned it before, go to the Tanglewood concert of 1970. It had the guitarist, Terry Kath, who died of an accidental gunshot wound, and Peter Cetera singing lead. It is excellent.
70's Chicago was by far the best iteration of the band. I saw them back in the early 90's, and the biggest difference I noticed even then was that they did not sound cohesive. It was almost like watching a bunch of guys trying to outdo each other, but failing. Fortunately the night was saved by the fact that they were playing with The Moody Blues. I was originally drawn to the band in high school because of the horn section, and the fact that I played trombone at that time. When I switched to guitar they still had plenty to offer. I have almost everything they ever put out, but they will unfortunately never get back to where they once were. Thank you for the review.
David worked on EWF's "I Am". Chicago went on tour EWF very late and even covered "I Can't Let Go" a few years ago. Bill co-wrote "After the Love is Gone" with Foster & Jay Graydon. That's the extent of Chicago's involvement with EWF.
@@Nostaljack I thought that was wild they won an r&b song of the year Grammy for that song. A lot of talented guys coming straight out of DePaul University. Simply amazing.
Summer of 86, that song was on the radio many times, never got tired of it, such a masterpiece. Cetera and Foster for the last time. Second number 1 hit for their collaboration.
Great reaction as always i don't have family and i just found out my grandma who raised me who i was very close to passed away a few nights ago and yt videos are the obly thing that's helping me through this rough time. My grandma loved chicago as do i what a great band. Rip grandma i miss you and you'll always be in my heart.
If you heard the song "LITTLE MISS LOVIN' written and sung by Cetera on the 1978 Chicago album " Hot Streets" the Bee Gees are singing on that song so there is a chance you get to hear them together and this song is not a ballad its a rocker.
Great clip of recent Chicago. That was actually an encore during the REO Speedwagon / Chicago tour. During 25 or 6 to 4 they traded vocals. The guy with the gray hair is Kevin Cronin, REOs lead singer. Just saw REO in 2021. Kevins voice was pretty darn good. Ken, that might be good before/ after. Kevin Cronin REO. But nobody can replace Peter C!
You cracked me up.. when you said "You dirty wabbit" 😂 I loved "Chicago".. before Peter Cetera left. I agree with everything you said. The only two that sounds good on this video... are Peter Cetera and the lead singer of "REO Speedwagon". Two of my favorites are Lou Gramm & Peter Cetera...great voices. Oh..Steve Perry, also!. Would love to see you react to Elvis Presley. His voice was beyond amazing 💙
Chicago💖💖💖 I feel sorry for the youth of today. I have been lucky to have lived through decades of great music. Hurts my heart sometimes when I really stop and think about it. Makes me cry. Sorry for my ramblings .😎
Hey Ken, if you haven't done so already, check out Cetera's performance at the 2017 Festival de Vina del Mar. The clips are all over RUclips. Even into his mid-70s, he STILL sounds fantastic!!!!
Thank you for pointing out that the more important thing is the guitar solo at 8:00 🤘 Man, Chicago is great! The Karate Kid also gave them that extra boost! As far as newer members, that’s a tough one trying fill someone else’s shoes like Peter C. I don’t think I’d ever want to be in that position.
Chicago started out as students of Jazz and most met at DePaul University so they have that background in Jazz, Blues (for which Chicago is the home to) and funk. They had a such hunger to stand out from the crowd, especially with other horn bands such as Blood, Sweat and Tears. They were all phenomenal musicians, even Peter in his own right, just listen to his improvisation on the bass lines, he really kills it walking his notes up and down the fret board instead of thumping the same 4/4 notes that many bass players do. Rumor has it that when they played the Whiskey opening for Hendrix, Jimi, after Chicago left the state, pointed at Terry Kath, the guitarist and said, “That guy’s better than me!”. So said that their energy died with Kath.
Chicago was my favorite band growing up in the 80s. I loved all their songs, but my favorite ones were when Peter Cetera was lead. As an aside, I'm pretty sure the blonde guy singing at 7:08 was Kevin Cronin from REO Speedwagon!
Terry Kath, lead guitarist and vocalist for the original Chicago, did not take his own life. He accidentally shot himself while cleaning/ playing with his gun. A roadie who was with him told him to be careful with the gun, and Terry said "Don't worry, it's empty" put the gun to his head, and unfortunately pulled the trigger .He got sloppy and didn't realize there was a bullet in the chamber. Kath had a very unique voice and was an underrated guitarist. His singing us perhaps best showcased in the Chicago hits "Make Me Smile" and "Colour My World." Peter Cetera is a unique talent and really became the most recognizable voice if Chicago, although Robert Lamm and Terry Kath also shared vocal duties for the first 11 albums.
Oh man my favourite band......saw them when I was 19....I was playing trumpet then and the brass section knocked me out ....the whole band did. I’ll never forget it. They were called Chicago Transit Authority in the beginning with The Outstanding Terry Kath on guitar....what a loss. Oh man what a band James Pankow scores a lot of the brass Lee loughane on Trumpet and Walter Parazaider on sax when I saw them. There 2nd lip was classical influenced there 3 was country influenced ( if I Remember rightly) There still fabulous and I’m a fan for life....., but the energy and vibe was not the same after Kaths demise......heartbreaking. And there still going...tough as nails.
Ken, if you watch the video again, the guy singing the song after "Hard to say I'm sorry", not the bass player but the blonde guy; that's the lead singer of REO Speedwagon.
Chicago is one of those bands that everyone has at least heard once. Another amazing analysis of a compilation of songs. Keep up the good work. Btw your singing course has helped me to sing better. Can’t wait to see what you post next.
I HAD to listen to this again! Peter Cetera...first older man I've ever fallen in love with 😂 Well, my husband is four years older, but Peter is much older 😊 He's one of my favorites, though! He's 75, now..but looks younger. You had me laughing when you were making a face at Cetera's replacement 😂 I would love to hear you do one of his songs 💙
Ha, that was Kevin Cronin and REO guest singing on 25 or 6 to 4. 🤘🏽 The Inspiration clip had to be early 90s, and not good. Their more recent live stuff is much better, as evidenced by the 25 clip. Thanks for sharing.
I agree with you Mr. Ken Tamplin on your perspective. Chicago had changed a lot after Terry Kath died, and they moved on to make hits in the 1980s up until the present and Peter Cetera left the band in 1985 to pursue his solo career
Ken. I would encourage you to listen to different recent stuff from Chicago. Jason Scheff, the lead singer in the last video, has been replaced with someone significantly better for the Cetera songs. Also, they are still touring with three original members: Jimmy Pankow (Trombone), Lee Loughanne (Trumpet), and Robert Lamm (keyboard/vocals). Lamm can still sing his classics in his mid 70’s. I would encourage you give them another chance!
Ken I know this sounds flakey maybe to some folks, but could you consider doing a “reacts” to a Neil Diamond. I personally think he’s out of this world talented in many ways. I like all kinds of music. Thank you.
I know this is all about singing, but Terry Kath's guitar playing was never really sufficiently replaced either in my opinion and that's no diss on any of the players they've had.
Jason scheff took over for peter but his voice died over the years. You should hear arnel Pineda from journey sing with Chicago, definitely worth a listen....
Jason's voice has not died. It did was affected for singing for so long songs that were not made originally for his voice timber. Since he left the band in 2016 and could give his voice a good rest, it really refreshed his voice, and now he's capable of singing many Chicago classics with a renewed power, and pretty high, strong voice, and better use of his vocal instrument. Check out his performances of "25 or 6 to 4" with the White Album tour, and solo. Incredible that Jason was with the band for over 30 years, since Peter left in 1985, and so many people doesn't know him, and others even ask " Where Is Peter Cetera?", when talking about Chicago concerts in more recent years. As if they didn't know that Peter left the band since sooo long ago. 😨🙄 And no, "You're the Inspiration" is not of the songs that fit better to Jason's voice. Various other Chicago earlier songs really do, like "25 or 6 to 4", "Feeling Stronger Everyday", "Question 67& 68", "Happy Man", "I've Been Sarching For So Long". These songs, among others, make much better justice to Jason's voice and style.
He was messing with a loaded gun Terry Kath struggled with health issues and drug abuse towards the end of the 1970s. He died in January 1978 from an unintentional self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head. Jimi Hendrix said he was the best guitar player he ever heard and Terry Kath was shocked when Jimi Hendrix approached him because Jimi Hendrix knew him by name... Watch the documentary about Chicago it is very good and goes into detail about what happened on that tragic day and Terry Kath meeting Jimi Hendrix for the first time. I would also like to hear you and your students sing Jimi Hendrix songs would be interesting. Jimi Hendrix never thought he had a great voice but I beg to differ I think his voice works for the songs he plays. My friend was in Chicago for a short time as a singer and enjoyed playing with them but said it wasn't what he wanted to do. He is more of an ad live singer where you can give him a word and he could make a song out of it. He taught me how to ad live which is cool.
Man, it would have been sweet if you could have showed the July 1970 Tanglewood performance of "25 or 6 to 4"... Or even their '77 of "If You Leave Me Now"... That woulda been sweet with, Terry, the original guitar solos, EPIC, SUPER cool stuff! Peter Cetera in chest voice too, except for some, of the latter song I mentioned! The later stuff he uses more mix, and especially head voice... But he's the total package, a master at mixing head/chest tho! Just have to say that! His older stuff in Chicago would have probably been a little better comparison to the other, later solo stuff. Hey Ken, you only got so much to work with "legally", so I totally understand that, no harm, no foul... But I encourage everyone to check out those vids! Awesome stuff! Thanks again Ken for this! God Bless you and yours Brother!!!
Hey Ken, the 2nd singer is Jason Scheff, Jerry Scheff's son. Jerry was the bass player for Elvis. Also the 3rd singer you mentioned is a guest singer, he's Kevin Cronin from REO Speedwagon
To be fair the last singer's pitch problem, he seriously overshot the F in a D minor chord, so yeah the 3rd in a minor chord going sharp is a double ouch. He did it both times. And the long "e" vowel tends to sound sharp on top of it, he really pinches it with no vibrato, straight tone. When you sang it after him you softened that vowel and added vibrato. Actually every time he sang an F it was out, otherwise it is not too bad. Also, one factor might be the DX7 accompanying him with that bright fake electric piano patch. Having been a keyboardist in the 80s, was weird sounding, really bright and twangy and frankly, depending on the patch, kind of out-of-tune with itself. But your reaction was priceless. Helps me to know what kind of pitch/vowel problems really sting. lol
Man, I think the main reason Chicago was a phenomenal band, was the powerful and unique voice of Peter Cetera + amazing melodies. I enjoyed the other guys singing in this video, but that last one... 😂 Not sure he's aware of how respected and big this band's name is around the world. Or maybe it's just a bad moment of his?
Cetera is class, brings back memories from junior high. Great reaction Ken!
76mattsouth Thank you!
Lest we not forget that Terry Kath is a very underrated guitarist.
charles rzeppa We will remember.
Terry Kath put the funk in Chicago. Never the same after...
And vocalist- they always have missed Terry Kath- he was the super glue.
This is NOT ABOUT TERRY KATH.
Nobody DENIES that Terry Kath was a FANTASTIC talent.
Peter Cetera has an awesome voice. How can you not sing a long. Music isn’t the same anymore. Love these videos. Thank you for sharing.
Funny thing, I actually don't think I ever sing along to Peter Cetera, just because he has such an amazingly unique voice, I prefer to listen to it. Though, I still jump in with the rest of the band during the harmonies, lol.
Peter Cetera has such a unique and powerful voice that it would be nearly impossible to replicate. Chicago is such an iconic band with a timeless sound and message. Thank you for reminding me of these classics!
You bet, Robbie!
His voice is powerful yet sweet at same time.
Cetera is definitely my pick by a LONG way, always loved his era of Chicago
at 7:25 is Kevin Cronin from REO SPEEDWAGON the 3rd singer
All of REO Speed wagon was performing with Chicago.
The first singer you play is Robert Lamm, who wrote "Saturday". He is still with the band, still sings some leads, but his voice isn't what it was in the early 70s. Of course, that's true of nearly everyone alive and singing then. Terry Kath, the orignal guitarist, died in an accident while cleaning his gun on coke. He was one of the best around, Hendrix called him his favorite guitarist. The 24/6/4 singer was Jason Scheff, son of Jerry Scheff, Elvis' bassist.
Robert still sounds virtually the same though, very little falter.
I never would've known Peter Cetera uses a mixed voice had you not pointed it out. Very cool. I mean, on the studio versions you can't even tell.
Chicago had three original lead singers: Terry Kath, who sings in gruff, Ray Charles-like vocal. He had a great vocal potential. Peter Cetera is a great example for his tenor vocal, which he is known for. Robert Lamm’s vocal is a baritone. He does a few good vocals with Chicago. All three of them have a distinctive style, vocally, which made Chicago so unique!
Thanks for sharing, Tommy Collins!
The horns made them pretty unique too 😊
@@heathermiller5765 Of the three original lead vocalists of Chicago, Peter Cetera was actually the last to join! They already had two baritone voices on board and needed a tenor and they picked the best! All of the singers who had to sing Peter's parts after he left had a tough job, but imho the best was Jeff Coffey who not only had the range to cover PC's material but was a great bass player too. At least after PC's departure the band has been able to hire younger musicians who have a better chance of handling those tricky high tenor parts.
@@heathermiller5765 And the horns are another vocal part.
I’m a big Chicago fan. I grew up on it. Peter Cetera is THE voice of Chicago. Jason Scheff was an adequate replacement but it wasn’t the same.
Isaiah Marquez I agree.
I like Jason tone, although he's not so good live, I think he has a very bad technique.
@@JorgeOstos I agree men, I like jason's voice on studio, I just don't know why he sounds terrible on live.
Thank God for the trombone
I think Bill Champlin was ok too but def not Peter
Cetera is a tough voice to cover. He recovered from the broken jaw and still kept that rich tenor voice till this day. I think Neil Donnell does a good job as their current lead vocatist.
Cetera was amazing in his prime. For quite a few years now he hasn't been able to sing the famous Chicago hits in the original key. He still sounds good, just not the same as the Peter Cetera we all remember.
The voice ages like the rest of the human body. Cetera now 79 yrs old retired in 2019.@@johnwoods2736
I must admit Peter is so expressive he can make a grown man cry
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Terry Kath was Chicago’s original guitarist, who accidentally shot himself to death at the age of 31 in January, 1978. He was a brilliant guitarist and his guitar solo on ‘25 or 6 to 4’ was pure epic!
Correct. He sadly challenged his roadie that he could pull the trigger and that it was safe because he emptied the cartridge, but forgot that there was still a bullet in the chamber when he pulled the trigger. It happened just an hour after New Year’s Eve passed.
I saw a recent interview with Bill Champlin, and one of his comments about his time in the band was that Jason Scheff had a lot of trouble singing Peter's songs, but he could sing his own songs very well because they were written in his range. A few of the Jason songs I personally like are "Will You Still Love Me?", "What Kind of Man Would I Be?", "We Can Last Forever", "The Pull", "Show Me a Sign" and "Now". They might be worth a listen if you haven't heard them yet.
Darth Santa Fe ? I saw that interview Champlin said "Jason had pitch problems " but he also said Jason is a much better singer out of Chicago than he was in Chicago. That would make sense, hes free from the pressure of "sing it this way" or "sing it that way". Replacement singers have to deal with that.
I was fortunate enough to see Chicago with Earth Wind and Fire in concert a few years ago. When they all played together it gave me chills. Yes, Chicago has evolved and changed. And no one will ever replace Peter Cetera but those were big shoes to fill.
That's awesome you got to see them, LJ Stevens!
Dude, Dawayne Bailey singing with Jason is incredible. Hell, just Dawayne alone singing is magic!
Terry Kath and Robert Lamm were great singers too, but nothing beats Peter Cetera. Chicago is such an underrated group!
Peter’s not flat. That’s just the wow and flutter of the VHS tape! :P
“You dirty wabbit” 😂😂😂. That’s funny!!!
I was blessed to see them perform. One of the best concerts I have ever been. Thanks Ken for your great band selection.
That's awesome, Dan!
Hey, Ken, I appreciate your videos. I always enjoyed hearing Terry Kath sing for Chicago. He had such a unique voice.
~Sam
Zeb Wiffle Cooks Keto Agreed!!!!
Unfortunately you had a few facts off on this video. The guy that replaced Peter Cetera is Jason Scheff not Bill Champlin. Champlin was an additional keyboardist and vocalist who sang a lot of their ballads in the 80s. The third singer was actually Kevin Cronin from REO Speedwagon as well as one of the two guitarists, the guy playing acoustic, one of the keyboardist etc. it was a song that the bands did when they toured together a few years ago.
Thanks for clearing that up, Kevin!
@@kentamplin also Bil Champlin was a man who took David Foster to the group. Without him maybe there were no Chicago's success on the 80's. Chicago 16 & 17 albums also a very big huge success for David Foster's career as a producer & somgwriter.
Bill was with Chicago from 1981 to 2009
@@cahyoh.harimurti8554 I thought Danny Seraphine brought Foster in to produce and Foster brought Champlin in.
When i saw the "third singer" i thought he's the guy from REO Speedwagon, though older, and after seeing recent REO live videos, yes it was Kevin Kronin. Cant fight this Feeling!
first time I've seen you cringe, just shows how honest you are and how much we appreciate that
Okay, I've been kinda just checking your reactions out here and there without actually subscribing, but this is the reaction that made me sub lol. I love that face and the "okay, definitely no Peter Cetera" 😂
Crystal Morris Glad you liked it! Welcome aboard!
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9:10 Jason Scheff was never an outstanding vocalist, but he can play bass. When Chicago didn't have a vocalist, Jason was there to continue the show. Peter is a phenomenal vocalist. Sometimes we take his talent for granted. It becomes obvious when Peter's no longer around, nobody can step in his shoes. Jason Scheff got out of Chicago in 2016
Thanks for the thoughts, Michael!
LOL....Jason Scheff is a fantastic vocalist.
@@PickettMusic He's really good doing many of the Cetera's hits, and he definitely got much better with the years of experience. Singing and playing bass in Chicago, and substituting for Peter and being under his shadow, was not an easy task at all. The clips of Jason singing here don't make him any justice IMHO...There are much better clips over here.
Chicago has become nothing but a touring “Greatest Hits” nostalgia band. Many of their performances are lackluster and I’m sure they do it for the mazola. Cant blame ‘em though, got make a living somehow.
Bill Champlin said that Jason suffered from pitch issues his whole tenure with Chicago, and it shows. Chicago is a big touring act, so they didn't need a phenomenal vocalist after Peters departure, just one to get close enough. That being said, Jason is phenomenal not singing Peters songs.
I have to say Ken i was a big Chicago fan until Peter left as i felt Peter was the voice of Chicago! I am a very huge fan of David Foster as well! I have to agree with you the last video was pretty bad that is not the Chicago i sure know just like yourself my friend!! I had to cover one of my very favorite Chicago songs from 1971 "Colour My World" That is the Chicago i know and love!!
Kelly Mark Peter didn't sing that song tho...
Doesn't get any more classic than Chicago!!! Lotsa life lived, lotsa memories!!! Great run down Ken, as always... thanks for sharing!!!
ha, thank you Ken for listening to my suggestions (so I hope haha) :)))
You're welcome, Kasia.
HAPPY NEW YEAR KEN and GOD BLESS YOU. ALL THE BEST FOR 2023. from Michael.
They have had Great singers with great harmony’s 25 to 6 to 4 a fantastic tune ..
I loved their horn section. Love the old Chicago songs.
So do I, karend169!
"Dirty wabbit" lmao 🤣
Ken...The 25 or 6 to 4 song was from a concert at Red Rocks...it was a double bill...Chicago and REO Speedwagon. At the end...both bands came out and performed a few of each bands songs together. It's a recorded concert...AXIS shows it all the time....great job as always.
I'll have to check that out, David!
Ken Tamplin Vocal Academy if you want to hear a great version on 25 or 6 to 4 listen to it on Chicago ll or the 1970 Tanglewood concert version.
Love the way you tell it straight and don’t suck up to any singer/band - keep the videos coming.
By the way, You’re The Inspiration is one of my favourite Chicago tracks, legendary.
I believe that was Kevin Cronin , lead singer of Reo SpeedWagon), singing with them on 25 or 6 to 4. I'm assuming a guest vocalist or something?
That was 2014 I think, when they toured together. Both bands came out and played an encore!
Dean Smith a couple years ago REO toured w Chicago. REO would do a set Chicago would do a set then they would do a set together alternating each other’s hits
Chicago is basically a cover band and has gone the same route of foreigner without Lou Gramm
Same with Journey . Some singers cannot be replaced
Eagles only has one original member, Chicago has 3.
You can’t find another voice like Peter Cetera. He’s one of a kind. Absolutely beautiful. Look for the 1970 Tanglewood concert. Peter sings there and Terry Kath was awesome on guitar. I agree with that face. Jason scheff is definitely not Peter. Play more Chicago but only with Peter.
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You just can’t replace the amazing voice of Peter Cetera no matter how hard they tried and they tried several times.
Absolutely, Chicago Fan!
Thank you for doing this reaction Ken! Chicago is one of my favorite bands, and Peter Cetera is one of my favorite singers of all time!! He has been a major influence for me with my singing❤
If no one has mentioned it before, go to the Tanglewood concert of 1970. It had the guitarist, Terry Kath, who died of an accidental gunshot wound, and Peter Cetera singing lead. It is excellent.
70's Chicago was by far the best iteration of the band. I saw them back in the early 90's, and the biggest difference I noticed even then was that they did not sound cohesive. It was almost like watching a bunch of guys trying to outdo each other, but failing. Fortunately the night was saved by the fact that they were playing with The Moody Blues. I was originally drawn to the band in high school because of the horn section, and the fact that I played trombone at that time. When I switched to guitar they still had plenty to offer. I have almost everything they ever put out, but they will unfortunately never get back to where they once were. Thank you for the review.
That's awesome you got to see them back then, Jim!
Dirty wabbit! That made me lose my green tea lolol. So funny
Allot of people didn't know they produced allot of Earth wind and fires songs
David worked on EWF's "I Am". Chicago went on tour EWF very late and even covered "I Can't Let Go" a few years ago. Bill co-wrote "After the Love is Gone" with Foster & Jay Graydon. That's the extent of Chicago's involvement with EWF.
@@Nostaljack I thought that was wild they won an r&b song of the year Grammy for that song. A lot of talented guys coming straight out of DePaul University. Simply amazing.
Good shout .. I didn’t know that 😎
Bill Chapman wrote After the Love is Gone.
Jason Scheff's Will You Still Love Me is one of my favs. They did have a small handful of hits under him.
Thanks for the thoughts!
Jason did a nice job on this song.
peter had a fantastic voice, just really wouldn't be Chicago with out him,and Glory of Love,one of my favorites.From the KK2
Summer of 86, that song was on the radio many times, never got tired of it, such a masterpiece. Cetera and Foster for the last time. Second number 1 hit for their collaboration.
Terry Kath!!!! To the bone!
So awesome vocabularies coming out from an awesome vocal coach!
Pearl Vergara 👍
@8:07 I think it's Bill Leverty (red guitar), founding and current member of the rock band, FireHouse. :)
You come to my senses is my favorite
Always loved Peter Cetera's voice.
Me too!
I'm glad you were honest.
Thanks Maria Day!
A good documentary about the band history is on Netflix.
That was made by Terry's Daughter.
Great reaction as always i don't have family and i just found out my grandma who raised me who i was very close to passed away a few nights ago and yt videos are the obly thing that's helping me through this rough time. My grandma loved chicago as do i what a great band. Rip grandma i miss you and you'll always be in my heart.
I always thought "Hard to Say I'm Sorry" is a Bee Gees song... what a mistake :O
If you heard the song "LITTLE MISS LOVIN' written and sung by Cetera on the 1978 Chicago album " Hot Streets" the Bee Gees are singing on that song so there is a chance you get to hear them together and this song is not a ballad its a rocker.
For me Chicago's great singers of course my idol Peter Cetera, the late Terry Kath, Robert Lamm & Bill Chapman.
Great clip of recent Chicago. That was actually an encore during the REO Speedwagon / Chicago tour. During 25 or 6 to 4 they traded vocals. The guy with the gray hair is Kevin Cronin, REOs lead singer. Just saw REO in 2021. Kevins voice was pretty darn good. Ken, that might be good before/ after. Kevin Cronin REO. But nobody can replace Peter C!
You cracked me up.. when you said "You dirty wabbit" 😂 I loved "Chicago".. before Peter Cetera left. I agree with everything you said. The only two that sounds good on this video... are Peter Cetera and the lead singer of "REO Speedwagon". Two of my favorites are Lou Gramm & Peter Cetera...great voices. Oh..Steve Perry, also!. Would love to see you react to Elvis Presley. His voice was beyond amazing 💙
Jessi Brunson 😁
Kevin "foreverrrr" Cronin.
Great shirt buddy 👍!!!
Chicago💖💖💖 I feel sorry for the youth of today. I have been lucky to have lived through decades of great music. Hurts my heart sometimes when I really stop and think about it. Makes me cry. Sorry for my ramblings .😎
Thanks for listening.
Awesome
Hey Ken, if you haven't done so already, check out Cetera's performance at the 2017 Festival de Vina del Mar. The clips are all over RUclips. Even into his mid-70s, he STILL sounds fantastic!!!!
Peter . Amazing .... seen them . Very great
That's great, Charlotte!
I grew up listening to Chicago. One of my favorite bands.
Thank you for pointing out that the more important thing is the guitar solo at 8:00 🤘
Man, Chicago is great! The Karate Kid also gave them that extra boost!
As far as newer members, that’s a tough one trying fill someone else’s shoes like Peter C. I don’t think I’d ever want to be in that position.
Music and groups of that era .best of all time. Even now 10 great groups 5 of them from that era
It was a great time for music, Jon!
Chicago started out as students of Jazz and most met at DePaul University so they have that background in Jazz, Blues (for which Chicago is the home to) and funk. They had a such hunger to stand out from the crowd, especially with other horn bands such as Blood, Sweat and Tears. They were all phenomenal musicians, even Peter in his own right, just listen to his improvisation on the bass lines, he really kills it walking his notes up and down the fret board instead of thumping the same 4/4 notes that many bass players do. Rumor has it that when they played the Whiskey opening for Hendrix, Jimi, after Chicago left the state, pointed at Terry Kath, the guitarist and said, “That guy’s better than me!”. So said that their energy died with Kath.
Would love to hear you review Sheriff/Alias' Freddy Curci - phenomenal sound, curious how he hits the high notes so clearly.
Chicago was my favorite band growing up in the 80s. I loved all their songs, but my favorite ones were when Peter Cetera was lead. As an aside, I'm pretty sure the blonde guy singing at 7:08 was Kevin Cronin from REO Speedwagon!
Terry Kath, lead guitarist and vocalist for the original Chicago, did not take his own life. He accidentally shot himself while cleaning/ playing with his gun. A roadie who was with him told him to be careful with the gun, and Terry said "Don't worry, it's empty" put the gun to his head, and unfortunately pulled the trigger .He got sloppy and didn't realize there was a bullet in the chamber. Kath had a very unique voice and was an underrated guitarist. His singing us perhaps best showcased in the Chicago hits "Make Me Smile" and "Colour My World." Peter Cetera is a unique talent and really became the most recognizable voice if Chicago, although Robert Lamm and Terry Kath also shared vocal duties for the first 11 albums.
I absolutely agree 100% with you Ken. I enjoy that you were totally honest when u don’t like something
I loved Chicago from '78 back. They lost their edge when Terry passed...
Oh man my favourite band......saw them when I was 19....I was playing trumpet then and the brass section knocked me out ....the whole band did.
I’ll never forget it.
They were called Chicago Transit Authority in the beginning with The Outstanding Terry Kath on guitar....what a loss.
Oh man what a band James Pankow scores a lot of the brass Lee loughane on Trumpet and Walter Parazaider on sax when I saw them.
There 2nd lip was classical influenced there 3 was country influenced ( if I Remember rightly)
There still fabulous and I’m a fan for life....., but the energy and vibe was not the same after Kaths demise......heartbreaking.
And there still going...tough as nails.
Ken, if you watch the video again, the guy singing the song after "Hard to say I'm sorry", not the bass player but the blonde guy; that's the lead singer of REO Speedwagon.
best horns section ever
The singer was Jason Scheff, who replaced Cetera in 1985.
Thanks for clearing that up Tommy Collins!
Chicago is one of those bands that everyone has at least heard once. Another amazing analysis of a compilation of songs. Keep up the good work. Btw your singing course has helped me to sing better. Can’t wait to see what you post next.
A Destroyer17 Awesome!
Saw Chicago with Earth Wind And Fire. Was amazing
Awesome, Leonard!
true ken your a good judge,,he has no volume
thanks ken
Chicago a multidimensional band
renovatio renovatio👍
I HAD to listen to this again! Peter Cetera...first older man I've ever fallen in love with 😂 Well, my husband is four years older, but Peter is much older 😊 He's one of my favorites, though! He's 75, now..but looks younger. You had me laughing when you were making a face at Cetera's replacement 😂 I would love to hear you do one of his songs 💙
Btw...they made a HUGE mistake when they "fired" Cetera! They cut off their nose to spite their face...as my dear mama use to say.
I'm glad you enjoyed it, Jessi!
The gentleman at around 7:00 singing "25 or 6 to 4" is Kevin Cronin from REO Speedwagon.
Ha, that was Kevin Cronin and REO guest singing on 25 or 6 to 4. 🤘🏽 The Inspiration clip had to be early 90s, and not good. Their more recent live stuff is much better, as evidenced by the 25 clip. Thanks for sharing.
I'm in love with the video and the shirt. Does anyone know by chance, where I can buy exactly that shirt? And how's it called?
I’m a big Chicago fan. The horn section is icing on the cake.
I agree with you Mr. Ken Tamplin on your perspective. Chicago had changed a lot after Terry Kath died, and they moved on to make hits in the 1980s up until the present and Peter Cetera left the band in 1985 to pursue his solo career
Ken. I would encourage you to listen to different recent stuff from Chicago. Jason Scheff, the lead singer in the last video, has been replaced with someone significantly better for the Cetera songs. Also, they are still touring with three original members: Jimmy Pankow (Trombone), Lee Loughanne (Trumpet), and Robert Lamm (keyboard/vocals). Lamm can still sing his classics in his mid 70’s. I would encourage you give them another chance!
I always thought Peter Cetera had one of the best vocal sounds out there just like Chris Cornel and Paul Rodgers!
Simply awesome!!!
loved Chicago - not heard them for a while - (they were great in the day...) -thanks Ken :)
Ken I know this sounds flakey maybe to some folks, but could you consider doing a “reacts” to a Neil Diamond. I personally think he’s out of this world talented in many ways. I like all kinds of music. Thank you.
I know this is all about singing, but Terry Kath's guitar playing was never really sufficiently replaced either in my opinion and that's no diss on any of the players they've had.
Yessss.... finally about Cetera ... thanks, Coach..
Jason scheff took over for peter but his voice died over the years. You should hear arnel Pineda from journey sing with Chicago, definitely worth a listen....
I'll check that out, Jeff!
Jason's voice has not died. It did was affected for singing for so long songs that were not made originally for his voice timber. Since he left the band in 2016 and could give his voice a good rest, it really refreshed his voice, and now he's capable of singing many Chicago classics with a renewed power, and pretty high, strong voice, and better use of his vocal instrument. Check out his performances of "25 or 6 to 4" with the White Album tour, and solo.
Incredible that Jason was with the band for over 30 years, since Peter left in 1985, and so many people doesn't know him, and others even ask " Where Is Peter Cetera?", when talking about Chicago concerts in more recent years. As if they didn't know that Peter left the band since sooo long ago. 😨🙄
And no, "You're the Inspiration" is not of the songs that fit better to Jason's voice. Various other Chicago earlier songs really do, like "25 or 6 to 4", "Feeling Stronger Everyday", "Question 67& 68", "Happy Man", "I've Been Sarching For So Long". These songs, among others, make much better justice to Jason's voice and style.
Arnel Pineda isn't that great.
I loved them. We had so many incredible bands back then. They were all so incredibly talented. What a great title, 25 or 6 to 4....
Blooming Accents 👍👍👍
In the 25 or 6 to 4 clip the one singer looks like the lead singer from REO Speed wagon
He was messing with a loaded gun Terry Kath struggled with health issues and drug abuse towards the end of the 1970s. He died in January 1978 from an unintentional self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head. Jimi Hendrix said he was the best guitar player he ever heard and Terry Kath was shocked when Jimi Hendrix approached him because Jimi Hendrix knew him by name... Watch the documentary about Chicago it is very good and goes into detail about what happened on that tragic day and Terry Kath meeting Jimi Hendrix for the first time. I would also like to hear you and your students sing Jimi Hendrix songs would be interesting. Jimi Hendrix never thought he had a great voice but I beg to differ I think his voice works for the songs he plays. My friend was in Chicago for a short time as a singer and enjoyed playing with them but said it wasn't what he wanted to do. He is more of an ad live singer where you can give him a word and he could make a song out of it. He taught me how to ad live which is cool.
That hair extensions joke made me laugh 😂😂
Man, it would have been sweet if you could have showed the July 1970 Tanglewood performance of "25 or 6 to 4"... Or even their '77 of "If You Leave Me Now"... That woulda been sweet with, Terry, the original guitar solos, EPIC, SUPER cool stuff! Peter Cetera in chest voice too, except for some, of the latter song I mentioned! The later stuff he uses more mix, and especially head voice... But he's the total package, a master at mixing head/chest tho! Just have to say that! His older stuff in Chicago would have probably been a little better comparison to the other, later solo stuff. Hey Ken, you only got so much to work with "legally", so I totally understand that, no harm, no foul... But I encourage everyone to check out those vids! Awesome stuff! Thanks again Ken for this! God Bless you and yours Brother!!!
Hey Ken, the 2nd singer is Jason Scheff, Jerry Scheff's son. Jerry was the bass player for Elvis. Also the 3rd singer you mentioned is a guest singer, he's Kevin Cronin from REO Speedwagon
To be fair the last singer's pitch problem, he seriously overshot the F in a D minor chord, so yeah the 3rd in a minor chord going sharp is a double ouch. He did it both times. And the long "e" vowel tends to sound sharp on top of it, he really pinches it with no vibrato, straight tone. When you sang it after him you softened that vowel and added vibrato. Actually every time he sang an F it was out, otherwise it is not too bad. Also, one factor might be the DX7 accompanying him with that bright fake electric piano patch. Having been a keyboardist in the 80s, was weird sounding, really bright and twangy and frankly, depending on the patch, kind of out-of-tune with itself. But your reaction was priceless. Helps me to know what kind of pitch/vowel problems really sting. lol
Man, I think the main reason Chicago was a phenomenal band, was the powerful and unique voice of Peter Cetera + amazing melodies. I enjoyed the other guys singing in this video, but that last one... 😂 Not sure he's aware of how respected and big this band's name is around the world. Or maybe it's just a bad moment of his?
I agree Thiago Oliveira! Thanks for sharing
Check out a Chicago cover band. Called beginnings