Terry was one of those rare guys who when he was in the zone he practically became his guitar, pure passion. Criminally underrated singer as well in my opinion.
My guess is that he was somewhat "unconscious" while playing. I don't think anyone can think about that much and that fast... attack notes and rhythm. In retrospect, he probably could not have remembered the whole solo.
I got a chance to watch parts of Terry's daughter's video on her dad...they were searching for his missing guitars. She told the story about his mom sending him to a professional to take lessons. He came home after the second lesson and told his mom he wasn't going back. When he was pressed, he told her, "They won't let me play the guitar the way it was meant to be played." That's amazing and it says so much about his insight into the guitar.
One of the best examples of lead guitar playing ever caught on film.....note that Terry BARELY looks at his hands during this earth shattering solo.....not sure there is another guitar player that is as underrated as Mr. Kath in the history of mankind.....and of course the whole band is on fire!
Thomas, I've watched a couple documentaries on Terry Kath and one thing sticks in my mind more than anything else. His mom sent him to get guitar lessons and as she picked him up from his second lesson, she asked him when the next one was. He told her he wasn't going back. When she asked why, he told her. "He won't let me play the guitar the way it was made to be played". Looks like he figured it out.
Yes, you could say Cetera was a fantastic and underrated bassist. All the guys were really consummate musicians. Solid on whatever their roll on each song.
I saw Chicago with Terry 8 times. There isn't a word to describe the experience for watching play was almost mystical. When he left us too early, the heart and soul of the band was gone.
I wept on and off for a week after Terry died. He was both the creative and musical engine of Chicago. The story Robert Lamm tells is that his lyrics were just words until Terry Kath and James Pankow (trombonist) got in the studio and got the music right. They did it in one day. They also created and arranged the horn parts almost immediately. That's how good they were.
Really appreciate the way you let Terry play it through the first time, instead of talking all over it. Then went back and broke it down. Very respectful, and well done.
I have long considered this to be his best solo on this tune. Even better than the iconic one on the album. He just never held back. Every gig was 110%!!!❤
I've said it lots of times before: Terry Kath could access "the zone" at will. Just watch him. As soon as the solo starts, that dude is completely off in his own world.
To me, it was clear that during Terry's solo, HE was setting the pace. Everyone else in the band was following *him*, and not the other way around. What a master he was! Huge fan of him and the band.
Kath was just blistering the whole song.... What a guitarist we lost when he died.... Hendrix, when asked how it felt to be the greatest guitarist in the world, said, "I don't know; you need to ask Terry Kath." Hendrix toured with Chicago once and got see Kath every night.
Well said. You could think the final vinyl was a studio enhanced series of takes and overdubs. Not a chance. The live performance outshines the recorded version in almost every way except balance.
Focus in on any instrument any time you listen to this live version and you'll be amazed. There's just no weak links in a band like this. Great reaction, Michael! This was a banger!
I am a keyboard player but I love this channel for the music theory lessons. I saw Chicago in 1969 when they were still CTA. First concert I had ever been to. Terry was amazing!! The whole band was great. Opening act was another horn band from San Francisco called "Cold Blood." Lead singer was a woman named Lydia Pense. She is still preforming. I will never forget this experience. Thanks Michael for all that you do. Love your passion. You help me keep the keys in my hands!!!!
I'd have to say you picked the right double bill for your first concert-wow! Terry Kath was such a phenomenal guitarist, what incredible soloing he does! CTA back then was ferociously good, wish I'd seen them live. Cold Blood is one of my favorite bands, Lydia Pense I have seen live and she kicks ass-all that soulful power in a 5 foot woman! To see two horn sections like that must've been quite the experience!
@@Marcus_C51 Back in the day I was more of a Lydia fan than a Janis fan. Yes, I was trained in jazz and big bands, so to see horns in rock music was really something special. Some 54 years later, I am still a huge fan.
Ah, those were the good old days! No dancing troupe, no hi-tech light show, no designer backdrops. Just a messy, wire-covered stage full of talent. Man, they were cookin' this one!
There have been countless great musicians and bands, and it's easy to focus in one or two and say "that's the best it's ever been done!" However, when I listen to Chicago live I'm convinced they were one of the absolute elite. Every musician, song, performance....impeccable from start to finish. This group had it ALL: great songwriting, elite musicianship, PASSION, extraordinary vocals, and attention to detail. No one artist or group is "The Best," but few have done it as well as Chicago.
Thank You!!! Mr. Kath is probably THE most underrated guitarist! Here in this he is Eric Clapton and Frank Zappa combined! Even sprinkle in some Hendrix! He is all these guitarists in one! Love his tone here! And like you said...his playing to rhythm. This is what separates him from a "shredder." I personally can only take so much of shredding. But Mr. Kath's rhythm/sense of time makes this beautiful! It's like a bluesy, fonky, concerto!
This is a classic! As good a guitarist as any from that period, he was truly amazing, pity he died in such a stupid way, he had so much more to offer 😥
@Brian Stanaland Look up Leonid and Friends! They're a Russian band that covers Chicago (Terry Kath era) Danny Serephine is good friends with them, and did a video with them! Enjoy! 😎✌️
Terry’s tone came from 5 things, his two hands, his guitar, a Wah-Wah pedal and an old tube amp that actually picked up some local radio stations causing the heavy reverberation sounds.
Thanks for this. More Terry Kath!!! Kath is criminally underappreciated in the realm of guitar heroes, songwriters, and arrangers. See his daughter's documentary as soon as you get the opportunity.
One of my favorite vids of Chicago- pure chaos in the beginning - drummer can't quite get the (ride?) symbol to stand, people helping him- meanwhile Terry starts feeling it and just launches, they pull it together just in time and man how good was that...
Mike’s face melts a million times, classic reaction. There is actually a second full solo; which is hard to find. Love to see you react to “ Make me Smile” from the same concert.
Terry Kath is so underrated. I always loved his playing and incredible energy. Not only could he play he could sing very well. If you want to get blown away by him, watch "Make Me Smile" from the same show.
Chicago was the first big concert I went to in 1977 at the Philadelphia Spectrum, I was lucky enough to see them shortly before Terry Kath passed away, they were incredible!
I just can't get over how great a song this was, and still is! Chicago ends their concerts with this song. But, this song was released in the summer of 1970!! Musically, it just rocked the music airwaves back then, and Still does down to this day! How many songs have done that over the decades?! Awesome!
I think their cover of The Spencer Davis Groups cover of I’m a Man will also interest you. A bit of Kath’s own style mixed in with Hendrix style and more. lol
Was present at this concert... Tanglewood (not far from where I lived in Western Mass)... Summer of freshman year in college (University of Massachusetts-Amherst)... BUT... Terry Kath wasn't the only INCREDIBLE guitarist we heard that summer at Tanglewood... The Who & Santana also performed at Tanglewood that summer... Santana... Townshend (whom I later got to meet while working a Super Bowl in Miami). Not sure too many music fans can say they attended concerts during the same summer with The Who, Santana & Chicago... If you have had a similar two months, good on you too!
I grew up in the 80s. The first Chicago song I knew was probably Saturday in the Park. And I knew this one, but not the live version. Then Cetera started singing all the money-making love songs and duets. So I wrote off Chicago, never really knowing anything about Kath. Boy was I wrong! It’s great to go back and learn about Terry Kath’s virtuosity. .
so friggen raw.....Terry puts everything he has into it plain and simple, can give 2 shits what anyone thinks.....just him and that guitar.....love this
I don't know how I missed this reaction. It's great to see someone feature Terry Kath and Chicago. I grew up listening to Chicago (high school) and their first five albums are insanely good. Love to see more people exposed to Terry Kath and Chicago's early work. No mention of Kath's dynamics to which he was a master.
I can’t believe you even attempted to dissect this! Thank you! This has been my favorite song since it can out. Yes, I’m old. Terry was why Chicago was my favorite band until he passed. He doesn’t get near the discussion he deserves. Thanks again!
Before I even started playing guitar , he's solo in the studio version hook lined and sinker me into what I strive for in a solo. You have so many guitar greats likes Hendrix ,Stevie ray ,Johnny winter and so many more coming from that era but this guy was the one who really made me wanna play guitar solos. That wah sound! Great video!!
My first rock concert was either Terry Kath's last or penultimate show. Dad took me either to November 30th or December 1st, 1977 at Oakland Coliseum Arena. First rock concert with friends was Rolling Stones at Candlestick Park. Alas, that ticket stub is missing too.
+1 Leonid's previous/original guitarist, gone for 18 or so months now, particularly had the Terry feel down... I saw them twice live in their mostly pre-covid configuration (some member changes since, still very good), and while their take on this song wasn't nearly as long, that guy's solos were inhumanly (seemingly) effortless. I'm sure he was channeling him. Probably watched this video a few times!
I just came across your video man, I am not a guitar player, (never gave it a serious try) I'm a singer/drummer. To me T. Kath was the best ever.... Love your reaction during the TK Solo. How can anyone not Smile with amazement when watching TK play. Love the break down man. Your the best.... Thx
Subscribed!! I was lucky to see Terry in concert twice. Incredible player- Singer-Songwriter. Introductions is all one needs to hear. Thanks for making this video. Awesome!!
I got to see them in concert in the early 70's what a fantastic band. Terry Kath was a amazing. Of course Danny and Peter are no slouches either. The horn section was unbeatable then. I was a drummer ina garage band back then and couldn't wait to see Danny, but was wept away by everyone else too. On the record Danny does this great flam on the backbeat but in concert just through it in once in awhile. You can tell by the pace of the live version he was just keeping amazing time. Good job on the break down. I remember being in total shock when I heard Terry had died. I just couldn't believe it. I would love to see where his music would have gone had he still been with us.
In an interview Danny points out that when you listen to the studio version you can hear that it's 'two' drum kits. As if one Danny wasn't enough on the record !!! But your point of all these great elements colliding when they played is something we're just so fortunate to have heard. So uplifting.
I cant think of anyone I know who plays guitar, that wouldn't have the exact same reaction as you throughout that solo section (especially the fist pump/shout). I've seen that performance many times and I completely agree. Its like Terry Kath is the hero of our story.
I saw an interview with Lamm where he said Terry was a big improviser live. And sometimes he would back himself into a corner while soloing and then would muscle his way out of it. Incredible energy. Fun to watch him man handle that guitar. At times its seems like hes going to break the neck. His 7 minute solo on south california purples on the carnegie hall album is another masterpiece
I saw these incredible players 3 times with Terry. He went into a Zen like trance when he played. I've seen lots of great guitarists and nobody could evoke the same kind of reaction in me as that man's playing could do. This is a good example but there's so many..... He did a tribute to Jimi Hendrix in "O' Thank You Great Spirit"....that one is a mind blower. I would have stacked his energy, his talent, his musical drive against anyone's
I never noticed it myself, but I read one time that someone thought Terry Kath sounded like Ray Charles when he sang. I got to thinking about it and he really did…almost in an uncanny, unnoticeable way! For some reason, most people don’t associate their voices. I just got through watching this all the way through, and watching Terry literally brought tears to my eyes because he was sooo incredibly good. It was just the epitome of someone being what psychologists call a “self-actualized” person, and being absolutely the best they can be. It is just an emotional thing to watch because he’s so otherworldly. And for the world to lose someone like this at such an early age because of a senseless accident…it’s just so incredibly sad. It’s like losing John Lennon…so sad and unfair to the world. How much did the musical world miss out on because they died so early?! 🫤 And by the way, let’s don’t forget that Jimi Hendrix told Terry Kath that Terry was better than him. That pretty much says it all as far as Terry’s talent. I really don’t think it’s possible for anyone to be any better than Terry. There’s just so high a human being can reach and I think Terry reached the pinnacle.
"Is that how it ends on the record?" - followed by some real hard thoughts about that closing chord progression. THIS. This reminds me of high school me 20+ years ago learning guitar after hearing this song. Sitting there with my guitar and an old rough "Chicago Transit Authority" LP trying to learn by ear... Loved your video - I know it wasn't your intention, but man, that brought back some good memories!
so glad you got to this one at last michael, ..totally relate to your reactions, ,its unbelievable talent for 1970,, i can`t get over how many times i`ve listened to it in all these years it still hits the spot. i was 17 😂👍👍👍
There was only one Hendrix one Page and then Terry Kath. I don’t hardly see how you can say one was better that the other. Three of the greatest that ever played the guitar!
Terry never repeated the same solo, he always improvised on the basis This shows that he touched what he felt at that moment. He's like a jazz musician doing a solo I have a proverb that says that "some card the wool and others get the fame" Terry has been one of the greatest and unfortunately he left us very young.
Awesome song by this great band. Terry Kath easily rates in my top 3 rock guitarists of all time, if not #1. I was fortunate to have seen him and Chicago live almost 50 years ago. This video clearly captures his incredible artistry and talent. I’m no guitarist myself, I tried but couldn’t get my left and right hands to talk to each other, but I found this reaction and analysis to be extremely interesting. Thank you.
I have had multiple copies of the CTA Album. Just a classic that I have always had on hand. Now use CD’s to keep the vinyl playable… haha. Play it often and LOUD.
This was a case of great jamming without even quoting the album solo, which was thematically amazing enough to learn as a rookie. This is the only song that made me cry tears of joy, and if l am not mistaken, you too. It takes energy to put out this level of commitment, as such an enormous loss to guitar. Thanks Michael
Terry went to my High School. Many of the band members were from my neighborhood. Probably one of the best group of musicians and vocalists to form a rock band.
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Terry was one of those rare guys who when he was in the zone he practically became his guitar, pure passion. Criminally underrated singer as well in my opinion.
Absolutely agree, his voice was pure gold Thank you for the comment about Terry, may he rest in peace. ❤❤❤
My guess is that he was somewhat "unconscious" while playing. I don't think anyone can think about that much and that fast... attack notes and rhythm. In retrospect, he probably could not have remembered the whole solo.
I got a chance to watch parts of Terry's daughter's video on her dad...they were searching for his missing guitars. She told the story about his mom sending him to a professional to take lessons. He came home after the second lesson and told his mom he wasn't going back. When he was pressed, he told her, "They won't let me play the guitar the way it was meant to be played." That's amazing and it says so much about his insight into the guitar.
I think when he and Ceterra sang together it was the perfect compliment and beautiful vocals.
I have always considered him one of the best ever
Watching Terry Kath play guitar is like watching Joe Cocker sing. He put everything he had into it. What a musician!
Perfect analogy !!!! Yesssss!!!
100%! Kath and Cocker were UNREAL!
So true!!!
The original Chicago. God, there was nothing better. Their second album is absolute smashers first cut to last.
Absolutely!!!
That's big ol' Badda Bingo, there!
One of the best examples of lead guitar playing ever caught on film.....note that Terry BARELY looks at his hands during this earth shattering solo.....not sure there is another guitar player that is as underrated as Mr. Kath in the history of mankind.....and of course the whole band is on fire!
He is only underrated by laypeople. Anyone worth their salt knows he was one of the very best ever.
Thomas, I've watched a couple documentaries on Terry Kath and one thing sticks in my mind more than anything else. His mom sent him to get guitar lessons and as she picked him up from his second lesson, she asked him when the next one was. He told her he wasn't going back.
When she asked why, he told her. "He won't let me play the guitar the way it was made to be played".
Looks like he figured it out.
Everybody mentions Kath, who is fantastic, but that bass line from Cetera is awesome and never gets mentioned, plus he's singing!
Yes, you could say Cetera was a fantastic and underrated bassist. All the guys were really consummate musicians. Solid on whatever their roll on each song.
Cetera forced the devolution of this band into purveyors of adult contemporary treacle.
@@themoviedealers Or, they could have died and gone away. Many bands had to adapt to remain viable. HEART is another good example.
I love where he picked up on what the guitar was playing and started playing the same lick.
Jimi Hendrix said would you guys like to tour with us. Y'all guitar player is better than me and they said yeah we'll play
I saw Chicago with Terry 8 times. There isn't a word to describe the experience for watching play was almost mystical. When he left us too early, the heart and soul of the band was gone.
I wept on and off for a week after Terry died. He was both the creative and musical engine of Chicago. The story Robert Lamm tells is that his lyrics were just words until Terry Kath and James Pankow (trombonist) got in the studio and got the music right. They did it in one day. They also created and arranged the horn parts almost immediately. That's how good they were.
Really appreciate the way you let Terry play it through the first time, instead of talking all over it. Then went back and broke it down. Very respectful, and well done.
I love how Terry is starting the song whether everyone is ready or not. He was so ready to jam this one.
He’s just waiting for the drum kit to be set up. He’s like a thoroughbred race horse at the gate.
It's that "gotta keep the show" going mentality. Dead space is the last thing you want as a band/artist :P
@@jongiles415 Not if you're the Grateful Dead 😉
Lol
@@brianweldon4243 Grateful Dead sucked....they relied on an acid high audience....no one else could stand the garbage they called music.
If you watch the whole Tanglewood set you’d know that this is not the beginning but rather a problem with Danny’s cymbals
I have long considered this to be his best solo on this tune. Even better than the iconic one on the album. He just never held back. Every gig was 110%!!!❤
Terry Kath had one of the greatest right hands that ever graced a stage.
I've said it lots of times before: Terry Kath could access "the zone" at will. Just watch him. As soon as the solo starts, that dude is completely off in his own world.
To me, it was clear that during Terry's solo, HE was setting the pace. Everyone else in the band was following *him*, and not the other way around. What a master he was! Huge fan of him and the band.
Taking cues off each other, like a fine tuned jazz band, or any genre really where the players are aware and alive in the moment.
Kath was just blistering the whole song.... What a guitarist we lost when he died.... Hendrix, when asked how it felt to be the greatest guitarist in the world, said, "I don't know; you need to ask Terry Kath." Hendrix toured with Chicago once and got see Kath every night.
No matter how many times I see this version, I am amazed...astounded. All live & smooth & raw. Dang.
Well said. You could think the final vinyl was a studio enhanced series of takes and overdubs. Not a chance. The live performance outshines the recorded version in almost every way except balance.
Terry was a bassist before taking the guitar chair. Also a phenomenal vocalist. Definitely one of a kind.
I think their best songs were when Kath sand harmonies with Ceterra
This entire concert is mindblowing
Of that blistering lead, so many notes picked full, not all pull offs and hammer-ons. He was a monster player. So underrated.
Focus in on any instrument any time you listen to this live version and you'll be amazed. There's just no weak links in a band like this. Great reaction, Michael! This was a banger!
Every time I watch this performance, I fully expect his guitar to burst into flames.
One of the all time greats. Never really gets enough attention but man was unbelievable.
Terry Hath is such a hidden gem in the guitar world.
I’ll say it again the talent on that stage will never be repeated!
25 or 6 to 4., Always what's a big smile on my face. No matter what I'm going through that day.
I am a keyboard player but I love this channel for the music theory lessons. I saw Chicago in 1969 when they were still CTA. First concert I had ever been to. Terry was amazing!! The whole band was great. Opening act was another horn band from San Francisco called "Cold Blood." Lead singer was a woman named Lydia Pense. She is still preforming. I will never forget this experience. Thanks Michael for all that you do. Love your passion. You help me keep the keys in my hands!!!!
I'd have to say you picked the right double bill for your first concert-wow! Terry Kath was such a phenomenal guitarist, what incredible soloing he does! CTA back then was ferociously good, wish I'd seen them live. Cold Blood is one of my favorite bands, Lydia Pense I have seen live and she kicks ass-all that soulful power in a 5 foot woman! To see two horn sections like that must've been quite the experience!
@@Marcus_C51 Back in the day I was more of a Lydia fan than a Janis fan. Yes, I was trained in jazz and big bands, so to see horns in rock music was really something special. Some 54 years later, I am still a huge fan.
This may be one of the greatest rock songs of all time. There are so many layers to it and every single member of the band is just on point.
Ah, those were the good old days! No dancing troupe, no hi-tech light show, no designer backdrops. Just a messy, wire-covered stage full of talent. Man, they were cookin' this one!
The amount of bullshit going on on stage to distract from the lack of musical talent at modern concerts is incredible
Haha absolutely!
@@jefffawcett So true.....the 70's was the last true era of talented musicians and singers....nothing today comes close.
No autotune either!!!
Greta Van a fleet would like a word.
It’s like the kids stepped right out of the 60s/70s.
This is my favorite concert recording of all time. I come back to watch it a lot!
There have been countless great musicians and bands, and it's easy to focus in one or two and say "that's the best it's ever been done!" However, when I listen to Chicago live I'm convinced they were one of the absolute elite. Every musician, song, performance....impeccable from start to finish. This group had it ALL: great songwriting, elite musicianship, PASSION, extraordinary vocals, and attention to detail. No one artist or group is "The Best," but few have done it as well as Chicago.
Thank You!!! Mr. Kath is probably THE most underrated guitarist! Here in this he is Eric Clapton and Frank Zappa combined! Even sprinkle in some Hendrix! He is all these guitarists in one! Love his tone here! And like you said...his playing to rhythm. This is what separates him from a "shredder." I personally can only take so much of shredding. But Mr. Kath's rhythm/sense of time makes this beautiful! It's like a bluesy, fonky, concerto!
This is a classic! As good a guitarist as any from that period, he was truly amazing, pity he died in such a stupid way, he had so much more to offer 😥
Terry was amazing. As good as any player of his day. Creative. Driven. The band was totally awesome. WOW!
Every gun is a loaded gun. NEVER forget.
Not just that period. Terry was a monster guitarist.
@@handmadehearts - As good as any guitar player of any day...
Amazing Guitarist!! The Best I've Ever Seen!! Rest In Peace 🕊️ Dear Terry!!
That smile when the horns came in. Oh man, why can't people make music like this any more? I know, I know. My "old man yells at clouds" is showing.
@Brian Stanaland Look up Leonid and Friends! They're a Russian band that covers Chicago (Terry Kath era) Danny Serephine is good friends with them, and did a video with them!
Enjoy! 😎✌️
@@robertkroberjr.157 Leonid and Friends are awesome. They really nail everything they cover.
Terry’s tone came from 5 things, his two hands, his guitar, a Wah-Wah pedal and an old tube amp that actually picked up some local radio stations causing the heavy reverberation sounds.
Thanks for this. More Terry Kath!!! Kath is criminally underappreciated in the realm of guitar heroes, songwriters, and arrangers. See his daughter's documentary as soon as you get the opportunity.
This is my favorite Chicago song to sing and play. Thank you for breaking it down. I’ll play it your way. Hey, this video is 25 or 6 minutes long 😂❤
One of my favorite vids of Chicago- pure chaos in the beginning - drummer can't quite get the (ride?) symbol to stand, people helping him- meanwhile Terry starts feeling it and just launches, they pull it together just in time and man how good was that...
I highly recommend watching this whole concert in full it’s fantastic and mesmerizing watching Terry and guys do their thing..
Terry Kath 🎸 legend
Mike’s face melts a million times, classic reaction. There is actually a second full solo; which is hard to find. Love to see you react to “ Make me Smile” from the same concert.
Terry Kath is so underrated. I always loved his playing and incredible energy. Not only could he play he could
sing very well. If you want to get blown away by him, watch "Make Me Smile" from the same show.
Not only that.. Terry played a bunch of other instruments too..He was gifted by the Lord for sure.
"Terry Kath is so underrated." Did you think of that all by yourself?
@@mikeymutual5489 - Thank you!!! 🤣🤣🤣👍
He was never underrated by anybody that plays guitar and that's all that matters
@@mikeymutual5489 be nice ! It feels better!
One of Hendrix's favorite players. This performance puts an exclamation point on Jimi saying "you gotta see Chicago live to appreciate them".
Chicago was the first big concert I went to in 1977 at the Philadelphia Spectrum, I was lucky enough to see them shortly before Terry Kath passed away, they were incredible!
TK was a great guitarist and the horn section was brilliant! The horns reminded me of another favorite band of mine,Tower of Power!
Was on a Paul David video when this notice came up on RUclips. Had to jump over.
This is Michael’s best reaction video. I’ve never heard him chant so many times for a solo and then say let’s start over. I love Terry’s playing.
I just can't get over how great a song this was, and still is! Chicago ends their concerts with this song. But, this song was released in the summer of 1970!! Musically, it just rocked the music airwaves back then, and Still does down to this day! How many songs have done that over the decades?! Awesome!
I think their cover of The Spencer Davis Groups cover of I’m a Man will also interest you.
A bit of Kath’s own style mixed in with Hendrix style and more. lol
Was present at this concert... Tanglewood (not far from where I lived in Western Mass)... Summer of freshman year in college (University of Massachusetts-Amherst)... BUT... Terry Kath wasn't the only INCREDIBLE guitarist we heard that summer at Tanglewood... The Who & Santana also performed at Tanglewood that summer... Santana... Townshend (whom I later got to meet while working a Super Bowl in Miami). Not sure too many music fans can say they attended concerts during the same summer with The Who, Santana & Chicago... If you have had a similar two months, good on you too!
Peter Cetera gets a lot of hate for the direction he took the band after Terry died, but man he was a great underrated bass player.
I grew up in the 80s. The first Chicago song I knew was probably Saturday in the Park. And I knew this one, but not the live version. Then Cetera started singing all the money-making love songs and duets. So I wrote off Chicago, never really knowing anything about Kath. Boy was I wrong! It’s great to go back and learn about Terry Kath’s virtuosity. .
Brilliant breakdown Michael! Terry was lost way too soon, but luckily left us with a few gems. I love your approach. Peace and love from NC.
Terry Kath is so incredibly underrated. Always loved this era of Chicago.
You must be some kind of musical genius to come up with that incisive comment. SMH
@@mikeymutual5489
Why are you crapping on his comment? Did he forget to have you preview before he posted?
Back under your bridge.
@@mikeymutual5489 got an axe to grind evidently?
@@ethanreed8400 Yup. Against people who post dopey and mindless comments like "underrated."
@@mikeymutual5489 - 🤣🤣🤣👍
So glad you did this one. Terry Kath is my all-time favorite guitar player.
Dude was awesome - Jimi loved this dude's playing -
Haven’t heard this one in quite some time. Great tune!
His dynamics and the odd rhythmic structure of some of his licks is just so special, he's amazing!
One of the greatest guitar solos ever!
so friggen raw.....Terry puts everything he has into it plain and simple, can give 2 shits what anyone thinks.....just him and that guitar.....love this
I don't know how I missed this reaction. It's great to see someone feature Terry Kath and Chicago. I grew up listening to Chicago (high school) and their first five albums are insanely good. Love to see more people exposed to Terry Kath and Chicago's early work. No mention of Kath's dynamics to which he was a master.
I can’t believe you even attempted to dissect this! Thank you!
This has been my favorite song since it can out. Yes, I’m old. Terry was why Chicago was my favorite band until he passed. He doesn’t get near the discussion he deserves.
Thanks again!
Before I even started playing guitar , he's solo in the studio version hook lined and sinker me into what I strive for in a solo. You have so many guitar greats likes Hendrix ,Stevie ray ,Johnny winter and so many more coming from that era but this guy was the one who really made me wanna play guitar solos. That wah sound! Great video!!
My first rock concert was either Terry Kath's last or penultimate show. Dad took me either to November 30th or December 1st, 1977 at Oakland Coliseum Arena. First rock concert with friends was Rolling Stones at Candlestick Park. Alas, that ticket stub is missing too.
I'm much younger but my first ever show was a Chicago show they my Dad took me to I think in 2002 ish. No Terry or Pete but they still rocked.
Also man do I miss candlestick. My Dad was a season ticket holder for 25 years and we seldom missed a 49er game.
Love this performance! You gotta look up Leonid and friends! They cover the Terry Kath era, and so much more!
+1 Leonid's previous/original guitarist, gone for 18 or so months now, particularly had the Terry feel down... I saw them twice live in their mostly pre-covid configuration (some member changes since, still very good), and while their take on this song wasn't nearly as long, that guy's solos were inhumanly (seemingly) effortless. I'm sure he was channeling him. Probably watched this video a few times!
@springertube I agree. Sergei was as close as I've ever heard to Terry on this song. The whole band is top notch.
@@rockinredneck57, it was the war that caused that. Sergei is Ukrainian.
Just wanted to send some love for taking this one on. Cheers, Michael!
I just came across your video man, I am not a guitar player, (never gave it a serious try) I'm a singer/drummer. To me T. Kath was the best ever.... Love your reaction during the TK Solo. How can anyone not Smile with amazement when watching TK play. Love the break down man. Your the best.... Thx
Excellent video. The trombone on this song is one of my favorite things ever. TK is a god! Thank you for making it.
Subscribed!! I was lucky to see Terry in concert twice. Incredible player- Singer-Songwriter. Introductions is all one needs to hear. Thanks for making this video. Awesome!!
def my favorite Chicago song. a stone cold jam!!!
One of my all-time favorite songs. Lots of layers and great sounding music
I got to see them in concert in the early 70's what a fantastic band. Terry Kath was a amazing. Of course Danny and Peter are no slouches either. The horn section was unbeatable then. I was a drummer ina garage band back then and couldn't wait to see Danny, but was wept away by everyone else too. On the record Danny does this great flam on the backbeat but in concert just through it in once in awhile. You can tell by the pace of the live version he was just keeping amazing time. Good job on the break down. I remember being in total shock when I heard Terry had died. I just couldn't believe it. I would love to see where his music would have gone had he still been with us.
I was 14 when he died and I still remember where I was and what a gut punch it was to me.
In an interview Danny points out that when you listen to the studio version you can hear that it's 'two' drum kits. As if one Danny wasn't enough on the record !!! But your point of all these great elements colliding when they played is something we're just so fortunate to have heard. So uplifting.
I cant think of anyone I know who plays guitar, that wouldn't have the exact same reaction as you throughout that solo section (especially the fist pump/shout). I've seen that performance many times and I completely agree. Its like Terry Kath is the hero of our story.
I saw an interview with Lamm where he said Terry was a big improviser live. And sometimes he would back himself into a corner while soloing and then would muscle his way out of it. Incredible energy. Fun to watch him man handle that guitar. At times its seems like hes going to break the neck. His 7 minute solo on south california purples on the carnegie hall album is another masterpiece
THANK YOU…thank you thank you. Terry Kath and his tone got me to pick up a guitar….!!!
One of the best....He directed that band..Love Terry..Smokin!
One of my FAVORITE SONGS, before I even knew who Terry Kath is/was 🥺.
Thanks for this informative and enjoyable analysis!
And Terry didn't have RUclips to learn from back then...dude was natural talent
YESSSSS FINALLY!!!! I cant believe this was 4months ago and i didn't see it till now. Ive been waiting for this moment!! Thanks mike
So excited for this! I've shown this Terry Kath solo to so many people and it never fails to impress.
I saw these incredible players 3 times with Terry. He went into a Zen like trance when he played. I've seen lots of great guitarists and nobody could evoke the same kind of reaction in me as that man's playing could do. This is a good example but there's so many..... He did a tribute to Jimi Hendrix in "O' Thank You Great Spirit"....that one is a mind blower.
I would have stacked his energy, his talent, his musical drive against anyone's
f'ing incredible sound for 70s live, just amazing how on and in and together...
I never noticed it myself, but I read one time that someone thought Terry Kath sounded like Ray Charles when he sang. I got to thinking about it and he really did…almost in an uncanny, unnoticeable way! For some reason, most people don’t associate their voices.
I just got through watching this all the way through, and watching Terry literally brought tears to my eyes because he was sooo incredibly good. It was just the epitome of someone being what psychologists call a “self-actualized” person, and being absolutely the best they can be. It is just an emotional thing to watch because he’s so otherworldly. And for the world to lose someone like this at such an early age because of a senseless accident…it’s just so incredibly sad. It’s like losing John Lennon…so sad and unfair to the world. How much did the musical world miss out on because they died so early?! 🫤
And by the way, let’s don’t forget that Jimi Hendrix told Terry Kath that Terry was better than him. That pretty much says it all as far as Terry’s talent. I really don’t think it’s possible for anyone to be any better than Terry. There’s just so high a human being can reach and I think Terry reached the pinnacle.
Love Chicago! and your passion too! Music is sooo awesome 🎉❤
I love Terrys voice as well especially on Make me Smile.
"Is that how it ends on the record?" - followed by some real hard thoughts about that closing chord progression. THIS. This reminds me of high school me 20+ years ago learning guitar after hearing this song. Sitting there with my guitar and an old rough "Chicago Transit Authority" LP trying to learn by ear... Loved your video - I know it wasn't your intention, but man, that brought back some good memories!
so glad you got to this one at last michael, ..totally relate to
your reactions, ,its unbelievable talent for 1970,, i can`t get over
how many times i`ve listened to it in all these years it still hits
the spot. i was 17 😂👍👍👍
There was only one Hendrix one Page and then Terry Kath. I don’t hardly see how you can say one was better that the other. Three of the greatest that ever played the guitar!
YES!!!!! This is so epic!
Great choice!
Amazing guitarist. all off the dome. Real time. Talk about being in the moment. Crazy good.
Didn’t realize how good of a bass player Peter is.
"It don't mean a thing if it ain't got that swing" and Terry lived right there. WOOF!
I was in high school when this came out , it blew my mind then and still does , tht guy was something else .
Terry never repeated the same solo, he always improvised on the basis
This shows that he touched what he felt at that moment.
He's like a jazz musician doing a solo
I have a proverb that says that "some card the wool and others get the fame"
Terry has been one of the greatest and unfortunately he left us very young.
Great job of analyzing this incredible solo, even today one of the best solo’s of all time. Listen to Danny Serapheni ? Jamming on the drums😊
that was a great teaching moment. Thank you
Awesome song by this great band. Terry Kath easily rates in my top 3 rock guitarists of all time, if not #1. I was fortunate to have seen him and Chicago live almost 50 years ago. This video clearly captures his incredible artistry and talent.
I’m no guitarist myself, I tried but couldn’t get my left and right hands to talk to each other, but I found this reaction and analysis to be extremely interesting. Thank you.
Raw, unfiltered--how rock and roll should be.
Terry was phenomenal here, and was on fire the entire set.
Bought this LP when it came out, played it constantly, still have it to this day. Saw the Terry Kath Doc. a few years ago, what a tragedy that was.
I have had multiple copies of the CTA Album. Just a classic that I have always had on hand. Now use CD’s to keep the vinyl playable… haha. Play it often and LOUD.
This was a case of great jamming without even quoting the album solo, which was thematically amazing enough to learn as a rookie. This is the only song that made me cry tears of joy, and if l am not mistaken, you too. It takes energy to put out this level of commitment, as such an enormous loss to guitar. Thanks Michael
Terry Kath, GOLDEN being. No words.
Terry went to my High School. Many of the band members were from my neighborhood. Probably one of the best group of musicians and vocalists to form a rock band.