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We’ve once again discovered another great band to dive into! What an amazing guitarist, Mr. Terry Kath.
Gone too soon!! A great loss for music.
Once you have reviewed Chicago, you might also want to review songs by Leonid & Friends. They're a Russian band that does perfect note for note covers of Chicago (and others). I know, it sounds crazy, but they are WAY good! They have several dozen videos on YT, and here's a link to one of their earliest covers. ruclips.net/video/9_torOTK5qc/видео.html
@salvog Jimi Hendrix called Terry Kath the “best guitarist in the universe.” Enough said lol
FINALLY!! I've been waiting for you to dive into Chicago for months, because I knew you would love them. Beginnings, Feelin' Stronger Every Day, Saturday In The Park, Make Me Smile, and many, many more--you will love them all. Focus mostly on the 70's, which was their prime, creatively speaking. Great voices & melodies, and used horns like nobody else. Welcome to the Chicago rabbit hole!
Alan Parsons Project, and E.L.O. are similar to Chicago.
Terry Kath gave Chicago its rock and roll edge. They weren't even remotely the same band without him. R.I.P. TK
Absolutely
I think that they sucked balls without him. He was the centerpiece and when that was gone, the band was really over.
@@mikeporten8174 agree 💯%
And Peter Ceteras vocals
Actually, he said "Terry Kath" ... even Jimi Hendrix was blown away
Terry has a great voice also
The story goes that a reporter ask Hendrix how it felt to be the greatest guitarist in the world and he answered, “I don’t know, ask the guy from Chicago.”
RIP Terry
Jimi Hendrix was asked who he thought the greatest guitarist of his time was, and he named this guy. Badass endorsement.
He said that about everybody`s favorite guitarist.
@@martybrown358 The difference was Jimi took them on the road as his opening band and was planning on collaborating with them musically just before he passed away.
@@johnhughes8828 I saw an interview with a Chicago band mate, who said Hendrix told him Kath was "better than me..let`s go on the road". I kinda believe it. He took the Moving Sidewalks, with Billy Gibbons, on the road too, and was heard complimenting him as well. This nonsense about "why don`t you ask blah blah" will never be seen in a video...until the AI version comes along, and he will be saying that about TinyTim.
@@martybrown358 Hendrix studied albums with Gibbons. He also called Rory the best. There was a list of old school Jazz/ Blues masters he admired. To be included in Hendrix list of greatest guitarists, tongue in check or not, meant you were doing something that he was interested in and wanted to spend time understanding. He didn't just say that "about everybody's favorite guitarist." Honestly I felt like that was throwing shade on Terry Kath's legacy and the work we saw in this video and in others. Until AI auto tunes Jimi's best work and claims it to now be better, Terry should be credited for the beast he was.
@@johnhughes8828 I wouldn`t say I`ve ever heard a better Guitarist than Terry Kath. Period. I never knew Hendrix...otherwise I might have had a few quotes to share. I have to admit, I was being sarcastic by saying "he said that about everybody`s favorite", cause he didn`t. People will claim he said that about Rory, Johnny Winter, Beck, Gibbons, etc. Since very few of us were there, we don`t have much to go by. Once again, I believe Terry Kath was as good as there ever was.
He was actually saying "Terry Kath" at the end not take care...I thought he said take care at first as well but after listening to this numerous times he is giving props to an amazing guitar player, RIP Terry Kath
Ahhh!!! Makes sense
It's funny what people hear when they don't know the band
Not the first young guy reviewers to make that mistake!
Terry Kath was the hardest working guitarist I can think of..any style you want.
I saw them in concert in 72 and 73. The guy worked so hard I imagined seeing him at 40, with his fingers falling off and the roadie rushing out to screw them back his hands. 25 or 7 to 4 was about pulling an all nighter? Due to writer's block. Being so tired he couldn't focus on the clock dial. First 5 albums had the same personnel. After Terry died, the round Robin of band members started.
Mind you, this was just one song out of 90-minute concert.
For fun, try "I'm a man" ..
Terry Kath was the soul of this band. Afterward, they stayed together and had great success. But it was really a completely different band without Terry. They lost there Rock edge and became more pop-ish. And I like that music... just saying Terry gave the band a deep soul.
Back when bands just jammed, no big production. Just great musicians playing and supporting one another.
Make Me Smile is another great song... Terry Kath (guitarist) is the lead singer. Soo many great songs. I prefer the older Chicago more. After Terry's death their sound changed, still good but not the same without him.RIP..Terry Kath!❤️
Hmmmm…. On THIS song the lead singer was Peter Cetera (bass player). Kath DOES sing lead on many songs (“I’m A Man” is one of my faves, like the only cover _Steve Winwood_ they did??) Robert Lamm sings lead too, on many songs ( “Beginnings” is great!).
lead guitarist is terry kat lead singer is peter cetera
@@billwilson7948 He will react tp I, a man live at tanglewood the same concert as this one.Those were my 2 requests for this month cant wait for the others. The drum solo is unreal
Peter Paul Cetera was the lead singer on this song. Played bass.
Kath’s vocals on Make me Smile are like his guitar playing. He is a beast!
Don't know if anyone else said it, but 25 or 6 to 4 is about being up in the middle of the night writing a song. 25 or 6 to 4 refers to 25 or 26 minutes to 4am.
Make Me Smile, Beginnings, way too many great Chicago songs to list. You can't go wrong with any of them. One of the greatest bands of all-time.
Yes, the band signed a contract to produce a new album by a certain deadline, and they only belatedly realized they hadn't left themselves much lead time to come with enough music for it. Bobby Lamm, the keyboardist, was up late one night, sitting cross-legged on the floor, surrounded by sheet music, working on writing as many songs as possible, as fast as possible, taking inspiration wherever and however he could. At one point he looked up, quite bleary-eyed, to check the time and saw that it was 3:35, maybe 3:34, in the morning -- in other words, 25 or 26 to 4 --
and he said "Screw it, I need a title, that's it."
I like how at the end of the song, they say "25 or 6 to Far."
Correct...😊❤
This song is about Terry doing coke all night and deciding if he want to do another line at 25 or 6 to 4 AM.
The actual Chicago Transit Authority took exception to the use of the name after their first album came out. So the band chose to shorten it to Chicago and the rest is history.
Actually the real CTA threatened to sue them if they didnt change
Actually Jim Guercio said that was just a public relations story about the real CTA suing them.
@@markteboe4757I love hearing these stories. Makes me smile.
This is what perfection sounds like.
You edited what you typed but the sentence is still not finished
That night Terry Kath was in fire !! Unbelievable guitarist !! One of the greatest of all times !
He didn't say "take care", he said "Terry Kath" -one of the worlds best guitarists ever! RIP Terry. Lost him way, way too young.
They are one of the best groups of all time. We have seen them live six times. The Tanglewood concert was the best for watching live versions of the original seven members.
I think I was at that concert
The saddest part is the day of Terry's death was the day he was set to go into the studio to record his first solo album. The world was robbed probably one of the greatest Blues Rock albums of all time.
I was a 70s kid, saw the best musicians in real time make history. There will never be anything like it again. TIMESLESS
You should listen to their first song on their first album called 'Introduction', an amazing intro to this group and you'll love it.
And after that it is better to continue with the rest of that first side! It is his taste.
Introduction definitely says it all about this band.
Introduction is the perfect place to start as it showcases what early Chicago was about.
Paul Scelzo....Thanks for mentioning that song.
Absolute Fire ! Just awesome.
Cetera is insane on bass.
Amazingly it took the hall of morons only 30 years to induct them😮.
He actually said Terry Kath, RIP Terry Kath, he was reportedly Jimi Hendrix’s favourite Guitarists!
Terry Kath was absolutely amazing. Oh, and the guy with the "pipes", is none other than the legendary Peter Cetera. He had a great solo career after leaving Chicago. You'll definitely want to check out some of his stuff.
This version is very good for the solo and visual energy. The studio version is great for the sound and engineering. They're both good for different reasons.
It's a shame Peter Cetera's voice is so drowned out by the big orchestra in this live video. The audio quality wasn't the best back then. Salvo will see just how powerful his voice is in the studio version.
I used to use this song to demonstrate ipod speakers some years back. Just so perfectly constructed.
No matter how many times I see this performance, I am always blown away. How are Tery Kath's fingers not bleeding?
What I always love about that guitar solo is that at first, it's like yeah, that's pretty good. Then it gets better. And better. And BETTER. It just keeps building, and by the end, you're like, WTF? Beautifully constructed.
Look forward to your reaction of the studio version. Probably my favorite track of theirs.
Glad to see you've found this. Terry Kath was truly a force of nature with guitar in his hands, rock & roll lost a lot when we lost Terry. Fantastic recording of a fantastic song by a fantastic band. They started out as Chicago Transit Authority, but had to shorten it to Chicago when the actual Chicago Transit Authority threatened to sue them for trademark violation.
Funny. I always assumed that it was a song about an acid (lsd) trip, but I read an interview with Peter C a few years ago, where he said it was a song about being up all night trying to write music. The clock on the wall, which was seen through his fatigue weary eyes, said either 25 to 4 or 26 to 4, so; 25 or 6 to 4
Not through his eyes as it was another member of the band.
Chicago "make me smile " features Terry's vocals .
Great recommendation and I too would suggest this live version. The entire band was stellar, but this really showcases Terry Kath, one of the best guitarists ever, RIP and one of the best guitar solos ever. Funnily, this song is about trying to write a song and being up all night trying to get it done. It turned out to be one of the top Chicago songs of all time.
This is a rare example where the live version is mandatory. Most times live doesn't reflect the studio intent. But this in particular far eclipses the studio version.
@@artis1969 agreed!
At end Pete Cetera says Terr Kath in a compliment to his guitar solo - he didn't say "take care" at the end. Your 1st listen won't be last and listen to other Chicago live tunes - Terry, Pete, the Brass Wall and Danny on drums were tight. I saw them at Ravania back in the day.
I was able to understand It, even though I am Italian: he said" Terry Kath", not " take care"!!😂
Terry Kath was the soul of this band ♥️🎶🎸 Every member was a master of their craft 🥁🎸🎤🎹🎼 You need to check out “I’m A Man” from this same show ! It’s pure fire 🔥🎸🔥
already requested asked for both at same time :) should be out soon I hope
I like the black and white version when they were in a tv studio and known as Chicago Transit Authority. You get more cowbell... and we all need some cowbell every once in a while.
Hendrix was a big fan of Terry Kath - thought he was one of the greatest guitarists ever at the time.
Alan Parsons Project is another band, like Chicago, that has a strong jazz influence, and relies heavily on keyboards. Check out "Eye in the Sky" and "Wouldn't Want to Be Like You" and "Games people Play". These are all-time classic rock tunes.
Other Chicago songs to check out (too many to list all) "Beginnings", "Does Anybody Really Know What Time It Is", "Feelin' Stronger Every Day" and "Saturday In The Park". They're all fire and the tip of the iceberg . Enjoy!
Welcome to Chicago! Studio version kills 🔥 So many great songs, especially from the early days while Terry was alive. Make Me Smile has him on vocals, must listen 🎧
"Make Me Smile" is the first part of "Ballet for a Girl in Buchannon" but was edited with Terry's solo shortened for single release. The suite which also contains "Make me Smile" is one of Chicago's finest accomplishments but those are the only parts on radio and predictable greatest hits sets.
The guy with “Great Pipes “ is Peter Cetera, had a huge career solo after Chicago faded.
Honestly, this is one band that is just as good live as it is in the studio. I've seen them about four times now and have never been disappointed. Wish I had seen them when Terry Kath was around though, but I was much too young.
Thanks for another great review Hendrix said Terry Kath was the best guitarist on the planet. The entire concert from Tanglewood is incredible cant wait for you to react to my request for Im a man from the same concert. On this one the drummer will blow your mind. This is a very deep rabbit hole as Chicago is still touring in fact they will be in my area in a few months. Ive already seen them 4 times :) 25 or 6 to four is about staying up all night writing a song the time is either 25 or 26 minutes to four hence the title
Terry Kath was a monster guitarist!
This entire concert can be found on RUclips you have to check it out It is just phenomenal
They were a powerhouse in the early 70s, and I had a huge poster of them on my bedroom wall. There are three impeccable lead singers in this band, all with very different vocal timbres. Their harmonies took advantage of their difference, as shown here live. Terry Kath, the guitarist was an amazing live performer. His passing was a sad time. P.S. he didn't say 'take care', he say 'Terry Kath'.
I grew up hearing these songs - my favorite as a kid by far was Saturday in the Park because it just had so much description of what, as a kid, was a perfect day.
They are a completely different band after Terry passed away. I love the music when Terry was in the band much more than after however I have to say the music after is fantastic and I've seen them live four times I've been truly blessed
I had the good fortune of seeing Terry play 8 times. Mystical experience.
@@alcambrola2834 I'm sure you know you are a very blessed person...
I was a trumpet player in high school and played in the marching & stage bands and whenever the school had plays etc. I and a bunch of my friends from the horn section saw Chicago in 72-73 a few times. They were our musical heroes.
After graduation, I always saw the band when they were in a 50-mile radius. Seeing Terry play was literally mind bending. When he passed, I was literally in shock and sadly, the band never sounded right after that. He literally was their heart and soul. So yes, I do feel blessed and I'm glad his playing is recorded.@@daveking9393
Danny Seraphine was always a beast on the drums; "Make Me Smile" is a good showcase for his work.
But why was his damn drum kit so.small?
@@thehonestwoodcutterbradywe8011 Dunno; ask him.
Peter Cetera has such an amazing voice. He started there and carried it forever into his own single career which you'll have to check out next
He didn't say "Take Care", he was acknowledging "Terry Kath"'s monster lead.
Brilliant!
Bought their first album whilst I was still at school. Terry Kath was a fantastic guitarist. When Jimi Hendrix was asked who he thought was the best guitarist in the world? He answered Terry Kath.
Terry of course unfortunately accidentally shot himself.
R.I.P Terry.
😊😎🎸🇬🇧🇺🇦
Wow, that's such a tragic loss.
Apparently he said that about Winter, Gallagher, Gibbons and a bunch of others...quite the fickle one that Hendrix...of course I have no horse in this race, so maybe Kath was better. I do believe he told this to a couple of Kath`s band mates though...but you will never see this in an interview about anybody..
Kids thought the song title was about drugs back in the day, but they thought everything in a rock song was about drugs. It's actually about trying to stay awake and write a song as 4AM approaches (25 or 6 to 4). Terry Kath was obviously a beast on guitar and he had a very soulful singing voice.
Just an absolutely great solo. The studio version of this song is also great, but that solo is one of the greatest you'll ever see. Go for Beginnings next.
At the end Peter says Terry Kath, not take care.
Well that surely makes sense now, oops
The song was written one early morning when they were struggling with writers block but needed to get new material written. The time was 25 or (twenty) 6 to 4 ( AM.)
Chicago toured and opened for Jimi Hendricks for awhile and Jimi was discussing doing an album together. He also considered Terry Kath a better musician than himself. Very high praise. Tragically they both died too young.
When you said, "Chicago... a new group", I started laughing, then I realized you meant new to you. Thanks for this video. I've HEARD Chicago my whole life (I'm 57) but I'm pretty sure I've never SEEN them and am definite I've never seen them live. Didn't realize they were so hard. Sounded great!
Very nice. You could do one Chicago song a week and have hits lined up for months. This is a road worth going down. You'll love the studio version of this tune. Also check out Make Me Smile and Beginnings. 🔥🎶
Music late 60's into 70's kicked ass! Even within Australia we had first class acts
Very famous band from 60’s thru 80’s! One of the best solo guitar solos ever! Terry was the best! I prefer this live version! THID WAS LIVE! Jimi Hendrix said Terry Kath was the best! Some compliment!! RIP and Thankyou!!
An all time favorite song, performance, and guitar solo that I have loved since 1970! I am a HUGE Terry Kath fan! Terry also has an amazing, unexpected voice! Listen to "Wishing You Were Here" or "Colour My World" to enjoy that voice! Every member is amazing at what they do! Robert Lamm plays keyboards and also sings. Listen to "Saturday in the Park" or "Does Anybody Know What Time it is". The singer here, has an amazing voice, as well, because he is Peter Cetera!! Here he was healing from a broken jaw, so has some challenges and still sounds amazing. Danny Sarafine is such a soulful and heartfelt drummer! Watch the video for "I'm a Man" back at the Beat Club to see more of his individual talent! The horn section, Lee, Walt and Jimmy are so great! They still play together, with Robert Lamm. Terry's life was curly short by an accidental, self inflicted gunshot to the head. Awful and so sad!! 25 or 6 to 4 signifies a time of day. Robert wrote this song while trying to write a song deep into the night and early morning. "Should I try to do some more, 25 or 6 to 4". Interesting stories with this band, which would never be the same after Terry's passing in 1978. 💕
Peter Cetera recorded this song with his jaw wired shut I believe.
I saw Chicago 3 times back in the 70s when I was a high school kid and Terry Kath was still alive. They didn't rely on crazy effects or pyro - just good music. The guitar work from Terry really drove the band's sound in those days. I would also recommend "Introduction" from their first album called 'Chicago Transit Authority'. It was written by Terry Kath, features him on lead vocal, and kind of lets the individual members of the band show their stuff.
I am so glad you discovered Chicago, they have always been a favorite and so talnted. This is a deep rabit hole and you will be amazed at their musical diversity. Thank you, Robert,😀 for requesting this.
Grew up about 15 minutes from Tanglewood and I have sat under the stars on many a summer night taking in great performances. Such a great venue. They no longer have a ton of popular artists and it is the summer home of the Boston Symphony Orchestra. James Taylor lives nearby and has performed there many times.
When this came out, our HS Band used to play it every Friday Night at the Football Game. It was perfect for fall nights and football.... and it was fantastic.
The great Terry Kath! These guys still put on one of the greatest live shows. Still some original members. I’ve seen them perform at least a dozen times… tours with Earth, Wind & Fire, Doobie Brothers, Beach Boys, etc. Terry Kath had a lot of grit in his voice. Please play more…”Make Me Smile” features Terry also.
The title of the song is basically the time in the morning he looked at his clock. Was it 25 or 26 to 4 in the morning. Absolutely Terry at his best.
YEAH! Chicago - loved their earlier songs. React to "Color My World", "Feeling Stronger Every Day", "I've Been Searching So Long", "I'm A Man", "Dialogue 67 & 68". Peter Cetera & Terry Kath were the lead vocals and after Terry Kath passed, his voice and guitar definitely was missed. The horns add a totally different level and creates their own sound. Never saw this video, glad I did now. I always love the studio version that you were used to hearing on the radio, but I would've loved to have seen this in person.
I like this live cut a lot, in part because I like to watch the horn section watching Terry shred, just like all the folks in the crowd.
Great band in all iterations. The studio wanted them to K.O. the brass section in the early 80s when disco backlash started, but the band refused. They went on to have a new run of hits WITH their brass section, proving that businessmen should never have a say in artistic decisions. Ever.
The horns have always been what made Chicago, Chicago.
25 or 6 to 4 means 25 or 26 minutes to 4am. They had to write a song and the deadline was the next day so the lead singer stayed up all night writing this song about his experience 😂
Chicago's 1st album is still the best of ALL. I was in Viet Nam when this concert happened, but I did get to see them back in 68' at the Oak Dale theater in the round in Wallingford, CT. and I did get to see the Moody Blues, James Taylor and the Boston Pops at Tanglewood and it is by far the best place to ever hear a band.
I think the first listen to any song for your reaction, should always be the studio version. Just like all of us had our first reaction to. We didn't have the option of going onto youtube and looking up a concert. just listen to the studio version first, and if you like it, check out live versions.
Check out Poem 58 by Chicago, Terry really goes off.
Listen to the album version, I see that many adore this Tanglewood live version, but I’ve always liked the studio song better. YMMV.
Also, this’ll kinda sound cliché but….. Listen to “Introduction “ (duh!), the 1st track of the 1st album…. Yes, it IS the PERFECT introduction to what this multitalented multilayered group can do, what they’re about.
It's sort of ridiculous how many great songs Chicago has. If you are just starting them I hope that you continue and enjoy your way through the entire thing❤️
One of my favorite love ballads is If You Leave Now from Chicago. You might like it.
Their version of I'm A Man is straight 🔥🔥🔥🔥!
"Make me Smile", the live version from this same show, is also fantastic.
You just witnessed the great Terry Kath on guitar, imo the heart and soul of Chicago--you have to also hear some of the Chicago songs that he sang lead on...he has a great soulful deep voice.
Truly my favorite band when I was in school. Way too many great songs and this is the stellar "live" performance. Terry Kath so unbelievably amazing in the solo...he was truly one of the greats in guitar, but he left this life too soon. The whole band again so good and so distinctive in their sound. You're gonna have to dive into their music and so many have already been recommended already. "Saturday In The Park, Does Anybody Really Know What Time It Is, Make Me Smile, Color My World, Another Rainy Day In New York City, and What's This World Coming Too" are some awesome listening to start with. Enjoy and can't wait to see your reactions.
Rumor has it that the song came about during and after an acid trip by the band members. They couldn’t figure out what time it was… When Terry was alive..Chicago was a rock n roll band that happen to have horns. Yes, we lost Terry way way too soon.
So glad you found this band. Considered one of the best bands in music history. Read over their wikipedia page - incredible. Their catalog of songs and albums is incredible. I’ve seen them in concert 5 times.
Hope you check out many more of their songs!
Chicago is SO awesome! Especially the Terry Cath era. RIP Terry! This a rabbit hole you will love going down!! My youth just came back for a few minutes! Loved watching you enjoy this. Especially Terry on the guitar! Peter Cetera still sounds great! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼❤
You know a great guitarist when the rest of the band watches your solo, He doesn't even look at his hands. Terry Kath was one of the best, even Jimi Hendrix thought so
Can we just give some props to Danny here--keeping up that drumming pace throughout the song? What a workout!
Their early stuff with Terry Kath is uniformly stunning. After he passed away, they slowly devolved into a sappy easy-listening/soft rock style and sold a TON of records. Check where they rank in records sold for the '70s, '80s and all-time. They used to open for Jimi Hendrix and he supposedly said that their guitarist (Kath) was better than he (Hendrix) was.
Terry's daughter have made a documentary about him.
For me it's like their first record Chicago Transit Authority is Terry Kath's band and there was much good guitar playing on that one. From the second one he didn't have much space for guitar playing as on the first one.
I just watched that documentary a week ago and it was heartwarming and heartbreaking at the same time. Gone way too soon.
This is the best thing they did and it’s the best performance I know of it and probably one of the best 20 live recorded performance videos in rock history. That solo was absurd but that was Terry. True legend.
He didn't say "take care" at the end, Cetera said "Terry Kath" who was the guitarist. Kath died fooling around with a handgun. He still is one of the best guitarists that I have ever heard.
Oh my - CHICAGO!! They have MAJOR talent. Any song you check out is a winner. I wouldn't even know where to start - you should listen to the studio version of 25 or 6 to 4 as well! Horns up the wazuu! And that guitar solo... You will absolutely fall in love with this band!!
Terry the denim god just blew your mind little human .. and his horn section took your soul! Dude one of the best live performances of all time.. the whole Live at Tanglewood is amazing. Also check out .. the same year .. Black Sabbath Live in Paris .. another amazing live .. also both the sound quality is amazing for the day!
Studio version is clean and classic, with all the emotion intact.
agreed!
Yeah, he shouldn't listen to Robert anymore, who obviously doesn't care about properly introducing a guy to the sound of Chicago. But I don't think Mr. G reads the comments so he'll never know 🤷♂
@@MoMoMyPup10 I agree...but, whatever gets him to start listening to Chicago, I suppose! He's been missing out!
Having just come off of your Against All Odds reaction, the studio/radio cut of this song is great, a masterpiece. But this live version is a step beyond. You started in the right place.
Finally you've discovered my all time favorite band!! SO much for you to explore and enjoy - you're gonna love em!! First concert I ever went to - my Dad took me and my older brother, we were young pre-teens in Houston, Texas, circa 1974. Even as a kid I knew they were special. Multiple great vocalists and songwriters, world class brass, and top shelf musicianship all around! Enjoy the VERY deep rabbit hole you are about to fall into!! And thanks so much for your thoughtful, fresh reactions! You are a joy to watch and listen to!
Jimi Hendrix once said, "I think the Chicago Guitarist plays the 6 strings better than I do. He named Kath the "best guitarist in the universe."
Terry was one of the best ever! Such a sad ending, as he forgot about the one in the chamber when he stuck that gun to his head. Always remember, there is no such thing as an unloaded gun.
Chicago redefined what rock music can be. Their sound was revolutionary and evolved over the decades as they produced hit after hit until the late 80s. Early Chicago featured the voices of not only Peter Cetera (who aslo played a mean bass), but the incredible, late Terry Kath (incredible guitarist) who, sadly, passed away in '78. After Kath's passing the band changed but kept the amazing horn parts and cranked out many more amazing hits. If you enjoy Kath's playing, check his vocals on "Make Me Smile," "I'm A Man" and several more of the early releases. Jimi Hendrix famously said Kath was his favorite guitar player. Once you check out enough Chicago, check out the phenomenal Russian Chicago cover band Leonid and Friends. Their renditions rival the originals...seriously. Enjoying your journey of music discovery
The guitar solo in the studio version isnt as long, but it has some guitar licks in between lyrics that this one lacks. It's equally awesome.
I think I'm literally addicted to watching people react to this video. He doesn't say "Take Care" at the end - he says "Terry Kath!" as in Terry Kath just changed your life.
He said "Terry Kath" at the end. Jimi Hendrix himself considered him the best guitar player of their generation. The two things I love about this performance is the guitar solo (of course) and the fact that they're setting up the drum kit as the song starts.
FINALLY!! I've been waiting for you to dive into Chicago for months, because I knew you would love them. Beginnings, Feelin' Stronger Every Day, Saturday In The Park, Make Me Smile, and many, many more--you will love them all. Focus mostly on the 70's, which was their prime, creatively speaking. Great voices & melodies, and used horns in rock like nobody else. Welcome to the Chicago rabbit hole!
I think that their first song called "Introduction" from their very first album offers a great insight into their sound from their first 7 or 8 years. Reallllly enjoyable.
If you haven't heard Peter Cetera and Amy Grant doing "Next Time I Fall." Sweet love song. And Peter has an amazing voice.
Great group to dive into and the studio version is just as great too.
So glad to see you test the waters that are Chicago. I must recommend Leonid & Friends. They are a Chicago cover band currently on a US tour. They are a Russian/Ukrainian group that covers Chicago plus E, W, & F in addition to B, S, & T. They have many videos here on YT. I have been following them for the last 5 or 6 years. I have done side-by-side comparisons of each song they cover & have found only minor differences to the original bands (mostly the English as a second language bit). The musicianship is just as masterful from guitar to vocals, to drums, & horns, too.
Those were the days of very talented bands. Harmony, Melody and Rhythm. They had it all. Sooo much better than banging bar chords.
Peter didn't say "take care" at the end, he said "Terry Kath" referring to the lead guitarist. Jimi Hendrix once said that Terry was the greatest guitarist he'd ever seen! Enough said!
My older brothers took me to see these guys at an open-seating concert, back in the early '70s. I was probably a tween at the time and and can barely remember Chicago, other than the fact that they were the opening band for The Beach Boys. It was a crazy concert (the pre-concert fan activity upstaged the bands)! Ah, the '70s. :)
The studio version is the one I grew up listening to and it's one of my top 5 favorite rock songs of all time. I never get tired of listening to Terry's guitar solo.