I saw Chicago 3 times in the 70s. No pyrotechnics, no flash, no special effects - just 7 musicians playting their music. They were at least as good live as on their records. Those early days they were a true rock band with horns.
You really need to listen to the album version - drums are up in the mix (where they belong), all instruments clear, excellent recording from the year I graduated high school and started college, 1972
Terry Kath was an insanely talented guitarist, singer, and songwriter. We're coming up again to the anniversary of his death that happened on January 23, 1978, just a week before what would have been his 32nd birthday (born January 31, 1946). Though he was only with Chicago for ten years, it was those formative ten years that were Chicago's best. Listen to him shred on their debut album on tracks "Poem 58", Listen", and "Liberation". Those and his legendary performance on their second album's "25 Or 6 To 4" cemented his legacy. When Jimi Hendrix tells your band that "your guitar player is better than me", you have something special!
One of my hometown bands. Even to this day I still get sad seeing Terry, he was the heart and soul and balls of the band. They were never the same after he died in 78...
If you liked the "proto ska" aspects of this record, you'll probably love their 1971 hit "Lowdown", which has even more prominent ska-like organ riffs and an aggressive guitar-&-bass-driven opening that reminds me of what the Clash were doing 8 or 10 years later. Very eloquent lyrics too.
They were the best at this style and among the very best in concert! I saw them many years later with only a couple of original members yet they still were very good!
Nice request... this is in my top 10 or 20. And you caught on to Terry Kath's amazing shredding in a song that is still relevant. We need to take the world back from the politicians for our children.
Of course nancy! I honestly didn't realize I had gone that long without doing a track from them and you requested it so it worked out perfectly. This was so much fun. They really were up there rocking out :)
Lee-- I saw this tour back in '72 ( I think). Only time I saw them,for their album 'Chicago V'. Last great 'rock' album they did. After that, they got much more commercial and their ballads were the big radio hits moving forward. hang in there with the cold,bro..feel better! Music like this will get you through..rock on! T PS: The studio album is fab! ;-)
You know what... you are so right. We are at the precipice right now... a turning point in our species. If we just talked together and maybe got to know someone you wouldn't think you'd be cool with usually.. you'd learn so much. You have to ask yourself would I want this said or done to me? Always put yourself in the other person's shoes.
I saw Chicago once with the Beach boys in Chicago a 1975 and another time at the IL state fair, frt row too ! just awesome, Please react to BEGININGS by Chicago
(Terry Kath and Chicago "Dialogue Part 1 & 2" 1975 New Year's Rockin' Eve) ... My favorite version. A lot of celebrities there. Also ....(Terry Kath and Chicago, "Wishing You Were Here", '74 New Year's Rockin' Eve.) ...Notice one is labeled 75 and the other 74. but it is the same concert. I wonder why the confusion lol.
I couldn't stick with this version. I searched Chicago Dialogue and the first thing that came up was the studio version. When Nancy! requested Dialogue from Chicago V, I'm going to guess that's what they wanted.
First saw them they still called themselves, CTA. I think '67 or '68 at UOP near Stockton. Great show. Started loosing interest at about album #4. And uncle Jimi claimed that Kath was one of the best guitar players.
Great band, fine song. This is a jazzy album with a lot of good choices. These lyrics are even more pertinent now than then. Hypocrisy and the lack of concern are rampant today. Sadly the world has not changed......at least for the better. Chicago is up there with CSN&Y, Genesis, and Supertramp for me.
You need to research the history of Ska. It goes back further than you think. Way before Reggae or Rock Steady. Check out the history of Jamaican music.
I LOVE EARLY CHICAGO!!!!
Dude so far I do too... so much energy and so much hope! Terry was a beast. RIP
I saw Chicago 3 times in the 70s. No pyrotechnics, no flash, no special effects - just 7 musicians playting their music. They were at least as good live as on their records. Those early days they were a true rock band with horns.
Man I love the horns so much. It's such a great touch to an already refined sound. It adds such a cool, piercing layer. These guys are legit
@@L33Reactsgreat musicians in their prime !
You really need to listen to the album version - drums are up in the mix (where they belong), all instruments clear, excellent recording from the year I graduated high school and started college, 1972
Terry Kath was an insanely talented guitarist, singer, and songwriter. We're coming up again to the anniversary of his death that happened on January 23, 1978, just a week before what would have been his 32nd birthday (born January 31, 1946). Though he was only with Chicago for ten years, it was those formative ten years that were Chicago's best.
Listen to him shred on their debut album on tracks "Poem 58", Listen", and "Liberation". Those and his legendary performance on their second album's "25 Or 6 To 4" cemented his legacy. When Jimi Hendrix tells your band that "your guitar player is better than me", you have something special!
One of my hometown bands. Even to this day I still get sad seeing Terry, he was the heart and soul and balls of the band. They were never the same after he died in 78...
Then you also had the band The Flock.
@@tixximmi1 yep, great band.
Love Chicago!! Great musicians! RIP Terry
Steely Dan, YES and Chicago were my go to groups going back many, many years.
That's a great trio right there.... can't be beat:)
Ditto! Plus Doobie Brothers and E.L.O.!
@@tomwrobel7280 Let's throw in a little Supertramp while we are at it.
CHICAGOE 25 OR 64TO 4 LIVE AT TANGLEWOOD,SIMPLY THE BEST LIVE GUITAR PERFORMANCE I EVER WITTNISSED
Terry Kath. Yeah!
The activist vs the mind-my-own-business mentality. Not about left or right. Original 7 of Chicago are just peerless.
I saw them at least 7 times in concert, all of their early stuff, after Terry passed l saw them twice, great band👍🏻🥰🎶
If you liked the "proto ska" aspects of this record, you'll probably love their 1971 hit "Lowdown", which has even more prominent ska-like organ riffs and an aggressive guitar-&-bass-driven opening that reminds me of what the Clash were doing 8 or 10 years later. Very eloquent lyrics too.
They were the best at this style and among the very best in concert! I saw them many years later with only a couple of original members yet they still were very good!
You have, repeat: you HAVE to react to Make Me Smile. That way you can hear Terry Kath sing solo - incredibly talented!!
They spoke to me all my life through their music.
Nice request... this is in my top 10 or 20. And you caught on to Terry Kath's amazing shredding in a song that is still relevant. We need to take the world back from the politicians for our children.
Thank you Lee!! Growing up, I loved this song. Still do.
Of course nancy! I honestly didn't realize I had gone that long without doing a track from them and you requested it so it worked out perfectly. This was so much fun. They really were up there rocking out :)
Lee-- I saw this tour back in '72 ( I think). Only time I saw them,for their album 'Chicago V'. Last great 'rock' album they did. After that, they got much more commercial and their ballads were the big radio hits moving forward. hang in there with the cold,bro..feel better! Music like this will get you through..rock on! T PS: The studio album is fab! ;-)
My all time favorite Chicago song!
as others have said, you need to check out 25 or 6 to 4 live at Tanglewood if you haven't already. Terry shreds the guitar on that performance.
Pure talent!
We still need this "Dialogue" now.
Maybe we can all communicate better with each other.
Find some peace within each other and within ourselves.
You know what... you are so right. We are at the precipice right now... a turning point in our species. If we just talked together and maybe got to know someone you wouldn't think you'd be cool with usually.. you'd learn so much. You have to ask yourself would I want this said or done to me? Always put yourself in the other person's shoes.
I hear you and I am with you. Get well !!! AND Yes you can !!!
Thank you my friend. I truly appreciate you ❤️
I saw Chicago once with the Beach boys in Chicago a 1975 and another time at the IL state fair, frt row too ! just awesome,
Please react to BEGININGS by Chicago
Not this show but saw them play at Gov. Livingston Reg High School, Berkeley Heights, NJ 1969 or 70, kick-ass performance.
(Terry Kath and Chicago "Dialogue Part 1 & 2" 1975 New Year's Rockin' Eve) ... My favorite version. A lot of celebrities there.
Also ....(Terry Kath and Chicago, "Wishing You Were Here", '74 New Year's Rockin' Eve.) ...Notice one is labeled 75 and the other 74. but it is the same concert. I wonder why the confusion lol.
Hahaha that's funny! Gotta love a new years show! I'll check it out
I couldn't stick with this version. I searched Chicago Dialogue and the first thing that came up was the studio version. When Nancy! requested Dialogue from Chicago V, I'm going to guess that's what they wanted.
My first concert was Chicago, Steely Dan and the Doobie Bros.
Life has sucked ever since
Dude what a concert! That's the top of the mountain right there... I feel you bro.
The "Chicago V" album is one of their best.
I'm gonna have to listen to more because this was awesome. Even though the not so good production it was great!
Totally agree. We just need a hit by Varese.
@@L33Reacts stay with the studio versions if you can.
Too bad you haven't heard the studio version of this song, which was one of their early top 10 hits!😮😊
First saw them they still called themselves, CTA. I think '67 or '68 at UOP near Stockton. Great show. Started loosing interest at about album #4. And uncle Jimi claimed that Kath was one of the best guitar players.
Great band, fine song. This is a jazzy album with a lot of good choices. These lyrics are even more pertinent now than then. Hypocrisy and the lack of concern are rampant today. Sadly the world has not changed......at least for the better. Chicago is up there with CSN&Y, Genesis, and Supertramp for me.
Keep hope alive.
If it makes you happy, you didn't understand the lyrics.
You need to research the history of Ska. It goes back further than you think.
Way before Reggae or Rock Steady.
Check out the history of Jamaican music.
I'll have to look into it. I did love some Ska as I was growing up.. such a fun genre 😀
Hard to say they're not the best band of all time.
These guys are awesome. They really are. I'm so glad someone requested them or I would never have found out about them