The drummer hitting that bass drum with those 1/32 notes the whole time, maybe it was over dubbed but in any case what a job he did. I don’t like their later lovey dovey stuff after guitarist Terry Kath accidentally shot himself in the head playing pretend Russian Roulette but early Chicago was fantastic .
There is a live version of this knocking around RUclips that will blow your minds. Terry Kath was an incredible guitarist and the band was never the same after his death.
That's the truth. Excuse me for saying this to a woman but he was the balls. He was still around when they became a bit soppy but it was clear at the time that things had changed.
Chicago from the 70’s is amazing, check out I’m a Man, Beginnings, Saturday in the Park and Feeling Stronger Every Day for just a few incredible songs.🔥🎧👍
Yeah, and he was backstage when he tapped 1 of the horn players on the shoulder and said, "Man, he's better than me". I was watching an interview of the guy and he also said that, to this day, when people mention Terry's name, the entire band sheds a tear !!!
The lineup at the time of this recording: Bass, Lead Vocals : Peter Cetera Keyboards, Vocals : Robert Lamm Guitar, Vocals : Terry Kath Trumpet : Lee Loughnane Trombone : James Pankow Saxophone : Walter Parazaider Drums : Danny Seraphine
These “yunguns” just got introduced to one of the (if not THE) best rock n roll songs (best guitar solo for sure!) of all time! They will never know how growing up in the 60’s and 70’s was like! But guess what! Those of us who did… will all die every happy campers!!!!
Of course, Terry Kath gets many accolades for his spectacular guitar-playing, and deservedly so. But can we just take a moment to give that drummer his props? Danny Seraphine is awesome. And of course, the horns (trumpet, saxophone, and trombone) are primo! Now you must react to their live performance of this song at Tanglewood in 1970. And then, after that, react to their song Make Me Smile. It's also fire!
The horns are the perfect punctuation at perfect times. Usually exclamations. I like all fills: drum, guitar, horn, KB, etc. They add a perfect spice. Horn fills are way too uncommon. The entire band had enough talent and confidence to let everyone add their sound to the songs. Different songs showcase particular players, but no one's overshadowed. And three amazing vocalists. All results in a variety of styles that just works. It was a better time when bands like this got out to the public. Radio then, many sources now.
Yep. Danny Seraphine is one of the most underrated drummers of all time. And after watching the Chicago documentary, Now More Than Ever, yesterday, he seems like one of the nicest, most down-to-earth and least egotistical member of the band. It’s too bad he’s not with with them anymore. At least he got to play with them at their Rock ‘n Roll hall of fame induction.
@@crescentfreshbret I am very excited to be going to see Seraphine live next month! His new tour is called "Back to Chicago" (or something like that), and he has added a horn section for this tour. Can't wait!!!
@@talltulip Oh awesome! They should just let him back in Chicago. But then, who knows how he’d do being back with them again? Plus he’s been out of the band for over 30 years, so I guess reintegrating himself back into it after all that time might be awkward.
Every element of this is brilliant, the rhythm lead, the horns, the vocals and harmonies, the drums and of course Terry Kath's insane lead guitar. Only one of the best songs ever recorded.
Hello, for the last few days I keep thinking about your reaction to baker Street and the year of the cat. Since you like saxophone a lot, what about supertramp "logical song or crime of the century", if you don't know it already. If not, you might like them.... Best regards from Berlin, Germany... 😎
Words cannot describe the joy of watching your genuine reactions to the music I grew up on! It's like I'm reliving it through you guys and your reactions for the first time all over again!
Said it before and I'll say it again, "BEST BIG CITY BANGER EVER!" There's a live version at Tanglewood on RUclips that illustrates just how pure the talent is! Hope to see you react to PEG by Steely Dan and The Logical Song by SuperTramp in the near future... Really enjoy your channel!
Would you please react to Chicago , Make Me Smile. It's one of my favorites by this group. You will love it because Terry Kath is the lead vocalist on this song, he has a very blues voice. You won't regret it.
Terry Kath, the guitarist was the driving force behind early Chicago. His era is more of a rock band, however he died tragically. He thought a gun was unloaded and put it to his head, saying "Don't worry, it's empty" and pulled the trigger and it wasn't empty. After he died, the record company started demanding they play love songs after scoring big on a couple of hits. Each member of Chicago was highly skilled. The vocalist on this song was Peter Cetera and he went on to sing most of the love songs until leaving for a solo career. Early Chicago is astounding! Agree that you need to watch the live at Tanglewood version. I saw them several times while Terry Kath was there and most recently in 2016. Always a great show.
The story of Terry Kath's senseless death always boggled my mind, still does. The man had SO much talent, and to put a gun to your head to just prove it wasn't loaded? Ridiculous...such a waste of a life. Anybody who would do that, TO ME, has a death wish, or is just plain foolish...Sigh...
When I was a kid in the early 70s, anyone who started to play guitar learned to play the following three opening riffs. Smoke on the water, stairway to heaven, and this song.👍🔥🎧
If you are inclined to hear a modern take as a TRIBUTE - meticuluously done- take look a Leonid and Friends on RUclips....This song is FIRE in the original and possibly the best sounding recording of the original I've heard in awhile...thank you!
Terry Kath was an incredible guitarist. The entire group are all incredible musicians. They had three really good vocalists, Peter Cetera, Robert Lamm & Terry Kath. Great drummer. They have horn players. There really early stuff was incredible.
I don't know if anyone here has mentioned this but the Leonid and Friends cover of this is simply off the charts. ruclips.net/video/9_torOTK5qc/видео.html
Every high school band in America played this song, in the 70's, particularly at basketball games. It allowed all the different instruments in a high school band to be involved, including guitar, drums, and of course a horn section. I played high school basketball and it always got me fired up!
Great 70s guitar! You want Great 70s drum? Try, John Henry Bonham! Led Zeppelin - Moby Dick (Live at The Royal Albert Hall 1970) [Official Video] out of this world!!!
Many High School bands will perform this song or even parts of it. If you are a brass player you dream about playing like this. Of course Terry Kath guitar solo is a dream for any guitar player.
If you think guitarist, Terry Kath was good in studio, you MUST hear the live version, 1970, Tanglewood concert. He was in a trance. He played like it was an out of body experience. It may be the best guitar solo ever recorded.
Yes👍u should check out Leonid and friends Chicago tribute Band! Saw them 2 weeks ago Kansas City and they are fantastic. Close your eyes n u will think it’s Chicago ❤love
Give a listen to...Seals & Crofts - We may never pass this way again. I think you will enjoy. It is wonderful that the younger generation is listening to what I grew up on. You will keep it alive. It is so fun seeing you all appreciate great music and musicians. Enjoy it, we did. ❤
Chicago "died" when Terry Kath accidently shot himself and died. Yes, they made some good music after that but they were not the same and moved into pop territory. Their first album, the chicago transit authority is required listening as is Chicago II. And Kath was a gunslinger on guitar as is show here.
Nick, I subscribed solely because of the honesty of your reaction. You were floored, and weren't afraid to show it. Throwing your hands up in the air, burying your head in your hands, and the shaking of your head combined to be one of the best reactions I've ever seen anywhere on RUclips. Now cut yourself some slack! LOL You probably heard the short version, and heard it before it was digitally remastered. I was a freshman in HS when this song was released. It sounds 100X better digitally remastered than it did on my 45 rpm record! Throw in Terry's guitar solo and it's almost a different song. :-)
This track takes your senses on a crazy ride. One of the reasons I've always loved "Chicago" is because of their heavy use of brass... LOVE THAT... and these guys are so incredibly talented...
I saw this group live when I was a student at Ohio University in the early 1970's. Terry Kath. was still with the band. What an experience to see them jam on stage. One great memory for me
who's on the guitar? The most under-rated guitarist of all time = Terry Kath (RIP 1978). In an interview Jimi Hendrix was asked how it felt to be considered the greatest guitarist of the era. Hendrix replied. "I don't know. you should be asking that guy in Chicago". Terry was self taught and did not read or write music. Had a great voice too - once referred to as the "white Ray Charles" - his voice was kind of low and gravelly and very soulful.
Of all the thousands of times I've heard this song, it just now occurred to me that Terry Kath is basically soloing in the background through the entire song. The horns are so good and they're so anticipated that I've never appreciated what he was doing to compliment them.
Should see the live version at Tanglewood. The whole concert is fire 🔥
omg, great suggestion! Please go see them do this live - serious shredding, great band dynamics!
yes
Yes X 100000000000000
fire? hell its the best rock album in a 5 year span either way
Yes... Tanglewood ... please !
Terry Kath lead guitar, singer and
(Jimi Hendrix's favorite guitar player)
Don't overlook Danny Seraphine who is a beast on the drums
One of Buddy Rich's favorite drummers actually.That says a lot!
Thank you for mentioning the drummer and the drums!! Is always my favorite!!
@@weksheddweller I should say so....
The drummer hitting that bass drum with those 1/32 notes the whole time, maybe it was over dubbed but in any case what a job he did. I don’t like their later lovey dovey stuff after guitarist Terry Kath accidentally shot himself in the head playing pretend Russian Roulette but early Chicago was fantastic .
Facts!
There is a live version of this knocking around RUclips that will blow your minds. Terry Kath was an incredible guitarist and the band was never the same after his death.
the solo is 10 times better in the live version
The performance at Tanglewood is PHENOMENAL!!! Terry Kath made that guitar beg for mercy, none was to be had. 🎸
That's the truth. Excuse me for saying this to a woman but he was the balls. He was still around when they became a bit soppy but it was clear at the time that things had changed.
@@craigedwards2940 😂 yep
True👍👍👍👍👍
One of the best guitar solos...ever. Criminally underrated.
Chicago from the 70’s is amazing, check out I’m a Man, Beginnings, Saturday in the Park and Feeling Stronger Every Day for just a few incredible songs.🔥🎧👍
One of the classic guitar solos by Terry Kath, r.i.p. The guitarist that blew away Jimi Hendrix so much Hendrix said Kath was the better of the two.
Yeah, and he was backstage when he tapped 1 of the horn players on the shoulder and said, "Man, he's better than me". I was watching an interview of the guy and he also said that, to this day, when people mention Terry's name, the entire band sheds a tear !!!
Such a loss.
@@HollyVee Agreed. I miss him as well 😔😞😢😭
True.
Not as good sorry
The lineup at the time of this recording:
Bass, Lead Vocals : Peter Cetera
Keyboards, Vocals : Robert Lamm
Guitar, Vocals : Terry Kath
Trumpet : Lee Loughnane
Trombone : James Pankow
Saxophone : Walter Parazaider
Drums : Danny Seraphine
What a great lineup! It was never the same, after Kaths’s death.
So legendary.
Check out Lenoid & Friends cover of this, you will enjoy.
Not bad for 54 years ago,huh?
When someone asked Jimi Hendrix what it was like to be the world’s greatest guitarist, Jimi replied “I don’t know. Ask Terry Kath.”
Try to listen to this while driving and not drive fast!!
These “yunguns” just got introduced to one of the (if not THE) best rock n roll songs (best guitar solo for sure!) of all time! They will never know how growing up in the 60’s and 70’s was like! But guess what! Those of us who did… will all die every happy campers!!!!
Of course, Terry Kath gets many accolades for his spectacular guitar-playing, and deservedly so. But can we just take a moment to give that drummer his props? Danny Seraphine is awesome. And of course, the horns (trumpet, saxophone, and trombone) are primo! Now you must react to their live performance of this song at Tanglewood in 1970. And then, after that, react to their song Make Me Smile. It's also fire!
The horns are the perfect punctuation at perfect times. Usually exclamations. I like all fills: drum, guitar, horn, KB, etc. They add a perfect spice. Horn fills are way too uncommon.
The entire band had enough talent and confidence to let everyone add their sound to the songs. Different songs showcase particular players, but no one's overshadowed. And three amazing vocalists. All results in a variety of styles that just works. It was a better time when bands like this got out to the public. Radio then, many sources now.
Yep. Danny Seraphine is one of the most underrated drummers of all time. And after watching the Chicago documentary, Now More Than Ever, yesterday, he seems like one of the nicest, most down-to-earth and least egotistical member of the band. It’s too bad he’s not with with them anymore. At least he got to play with them at their Rock ‘n Roll hall of fame induction.
@@crescentfreshbret I am very excited to be going to see Seraphine live next month! His new tour is called "Back to Chicago" (or something like that), and he has added a horn section for this tour. Can't wait!!!
@@talltulip Oh awesome! They should just let him back in Chicago. But then, who knows how he’d do being back with them again? Plus he’s been out of the band for over 30 years, so I guess reintegrating himself back into it after all that time might be awkward.
Yes, there are two tracks of drumming on this song....one laid over the other. Both fire!
Early Chicago with Terry Kath is the best!
Make me smile or ‘ introduction’ should be your next stop youngsters!!
How about reacting to The J. GEILS Band " Give It To Me " so funky !!!
Chicago was never the same after Terry Kath died.
Trumpets, Trombones and Saxophones.
This is original Chicago until David Foster started producing them and started featuring Peter Cetera.
Every element of this is brilliant, the rhythm lead, the horns, the vocals and harmonies, the drums and of course Terry Kath's insane lead guitar. Only one of the best songs ever recorded.
You said it perfectly
Hello, for the last few days I keep thinking about your reaction to baker Street and the year of the cat. Since you like saxophone a lot, what about supertramp "logical song or crime of the century", if you don't know it already. If not, you might like them.... Best regards from Berlin, Germany... 😎
That Tanglewood advice.....Great advice....
Take it, you will not regret it...
Words cannot describe the joy of watching your genuine reactions to the music I grew up on! It's like I'm reliving it through you guys and your reactions for the first time all over again!
Try the latest version by Russian Leonid & Friends - matches this easy.
Terry Kath...Jimi Hendrix's favorite guitarist. Try "I'm a Man" live - even more kick-ass than this one:
ruclips.net/video/DPZUgfOqAdg/видео.html
Said it before and I'll say it again, "BEST BIG CITY BANGER EVER!" There's a live version at Tanglewood on RUclips that illustrates just how pure the talent is!
Hope to see you react to PEG by Steely Dan and The Logical Song by SuperTramp in the near future... Really enjoy your channel!
Yep. You like the guitar solo? Then you need to watch the Tanglewood live version.
I absolutely LOVE young folks enjoying OUR music!!!!
Watch the LIVE version from Tanglewood.
Here you go: (there is also the full concert but this is the cream) Chicago - 25 or 6 to 4 - 7/21/1970 - Tanglewood (Official) (youtube.com)
i know i know im a little late to the party but great reaction guys !! stankface bobbleheads a rockin !!
They had three lead singers, peter Cetera, Robert lamm, and Terry Kath
Really?
A reaction? Not a review?
Boys, you have been missing out all these years. Looking forward to seeing y'all get blown away by Terry Kath!
Would you please react to Chicago , Make Me Smile. It's one of my favorites by this group. You will love it because Terry Kath is the lead vocalist on this song, he has a very blues voice. You won't regret it.
I'll take a slice of Blood Sweat & Tears with that slice of Chicago deep dish, please.
Blood, Sweat & Tears/Lucretia MacEvil ALBUM VERSION
Another song by Chicago featuring a different lead vocalist is Beginnings sung by Robert Lamb.
omg tou guus gotta see Tanglewood performance..... dude stretches solos
absolutely amazing!!!!!@
502 dudes. listen. to Chicago. song - byblos. Smooth. thanks. be safe. john
Terry Kath, the guitarist was the driving force behind early Chicago. His era is more of a rock band, however he died tragically. He thought a gun was unloaded and put it to his head, saying "Don't worry, it's empty" and pulled the trigger and it wasn't empty. After he died, the record company started demanding they play love songs after scoring big on a couple of hits. Each member of Chicago was highly skilled. The vocalist on this song was Peter Cetera and he went on to sing most of the love songs until leaving for a solo career. Early Chicago is astounding! Agree that you need to watch the live at Tanglewood version. I saw them several times while Terry Kath was there and most recently in 2016. Always a great show.
The story of Terry Kath's senseless death always boggled my mind, still does. The man had SO much talent, and to put a gun to your head to just prove it wasn't loaded? Ridiculous...such a waste of a life. Anybody who would do that, TO ME, has a death wish, or is just plain foolish...Sigh...
Exactly.
What up fellas.. Y'all need to sample their master piece called
IM A MAN studio remastered. Has all the bells and whistles. Turn it up and enjoy!!!
The radio version is nice, but you miss that solo......fire! That trumpet and the TROMBONE....
AN EARLY CLASSIC,, CHICAGO "DOES ANYBODY REALLY KNOW WHAT TIME IT IS"
When I was a kid in the early 70s, anyone who started to play guitar learned to play the following three opening riffs. Smoke on the water, stairway to heaven, and this song.👍🔥🎧
So true, so true. and maybe ":China Grove".
If you are inclined to hear a modern take as a TRIBUTE - meticuluously done- take look a Leonid and Friends on RUclips....This song is FIRE in the original and possibly the best sounding recording of the original I've heard in awhile...thank you!
Terry Kath was an incredible guitarist. The entire group are all incredible musicians. They had three really good vocalists, Peter Cetera, Robert Lamm & Terry Kath. Great drummer. They have horn players. There really early stuff was incredible.
Tanglewood.....live....Terry Kath will blow you away live
if you like a group with brass you should listen to blood sweat and tears.
Here's another one 'South California Purples' from CTA
I don't know if anyone here has mentioned this but the Leonid and Friends cover of this is simply off the charts.
ruclips.net/video/9_torOTK5qc/видео.html
Every high school band in America played this song, in the 70's, particularly at basketball games. It allowed all the different instruments in a high school band to be involved, including guitar, drums, and of course a horn section. I played high school basketball and it always got me fired up!
I played the clarinet . Great hearing this song, brings back so many wonderful memories.
Need to react to this song from leonid & friends cover tribute band .. they sound better than Chicago! Check it out guys!
Trumpet, Trombone ,and Saxophone.Terrys guitar Peter's Vocals and Bass guitar,Danny's drums,and those harmonies.Spectacular.
And Robert Lamm on keyboards and backing vocals.
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Chicago is another Awesome Band! I totally get into the Jam of all the instruments!!! Another Timeless Band! Rock On!!! 🤘🤟👊✊🤙
You have to see it live at Tanglewood. Seriously. Gotta see Kath on guitar and you know you wanna see what's going on in the brass section.
He was on acid.
"Wondering how much I can take... should I try do some more ?"
His take on 25th song... or 6 to 4am.
You kids make me enjoy this over again as a first-timer there are many more songs from this group. Seek them out. You will not be disappointed.
Great 70s guitar! You want Great 70s drum? Try, John Henry Bonham! Led Zeppelin - Moby Dick (Live at The Royal Albert Hall 1970) [Official Video] out of this world!!!
You should react to the live version, 1970 Tanglewood CA version.
Terry's solo at the Live at Tanglewood show was epic. He wailed. The baddest mfckin solo you will ever see.
My older brother was a teenager when this came out, and he played this album to death. It was one of the reasons he became a bass guitarist.
Many High School bands will perform this song or even parts of it. If you are a brass player you dream about playing like this. Of course Terry Kath guitar solo is a dream for any guitar player.
Thanks for doing the background instead of doing as others have and have no idea about anything (like the title is about the time of night).
Dudes, Kansas CHILD OF INNOCENCE, get down to some real Rock.
Terry Kath was one of Jim’s Hendrix’ personal favorite guitarists.
Terry Kath’s playing was admired by Jimi Hendrix.
If you think guitarist, Terry Kath was good in studio, you MUST hear the live version, 1970, Tanglewood concert. He was in a trance. He played like it was an out of body experience. It may be the best guitar solo ever recorded.
Yes👍u should check out Leonid and friends Chicago tribute Band! Saw them 2 weeks ago Kansas City and they are fantastic. Close your eyes n u will think it’s Chicago ❤love
Try Introduction on their debut album C.T.A
Give a listen to...Seals & Crofts - We may never pass this way again. I think you will enjoy. It is wonderful that the younger generation is listening to what I grew up on. You will keep it alive. It is so fun seeing you all appreciate great music and musicians. Enjoy it, we did. ❤
Chicago "died" when Terry Kath accidently shot himself and died. Yes, they made some good music after that but they were not the same and moved into pop territory. Their first album, the chicago transit authority is required listening as is Chicago II. And Kath was a gunslinger on guitar as is show here.
Original band was 7 members.....3 are horn players.
React Kansas - Carry On My Wayward Son. PLEEAAASE!!
Still the best Chicago song in my opinion
We played this when I was in band . GO PELL CITY MARCHING BAND OF GOLD !!!!
Every member of this band just CRUSHES IT. Such a great song!
Nick, I subscribed solely because of the honesty of your reaction. You were floored, and weren't afraid to show it. Throwing your hands up in the air, burying your head in your hands, and the shaking of your head combined to be one of the best reactions I've ever seen anywhere on RUclips. Now cut yourself some slack! LOL You probably heard the short version, and heard it before it was digitally remastered. I was a freshman in HS when this song was released. It sounds 100X better digitally remastered than it did on my 45 rpm record! Throw in Terry's guitar solo and it's almost a different song. :-)
This track takes your senses on a crazy ride. One of the reasons I've always loved "Chicago" is because of their heavy use of brass... LOVE THAT... and these guys are so incredibly talented...
Definitely remember playing this in high school marching band. 😂❤
The Tanglewood version please......Terry Kath's solo is even better than this one
My fav Chicago…but they’re all epic!
Chicago rabbit hole is quite large. Enjoy!
Get a load of these Russian/Ukrainian dudes covering this song:
ruclips.net/video/9_torOTK5qc/видео.html
3 Bobbleheads @ 7:35 - That's Chicago for you ( they used to be Chicago Transit Authority)
Guys, next try Chicago's cover of I'm a Man. Sooo good.
please play when you get chance "stargazer" by (rainbow) thanks
Welcome to Terry Kath! Its Sax Trombone and Trumpet. Same guys for 50 years.
It is a must, this song live at Tanglewood, 1970
Terry Kath was an amazing guitar player.... even Jimmy Hendrix was amazed by him
Yeah. You gotta watch Chicago live at Tanglewood. The guitarist leaves you breathless
I saw this group live when I was a student at Ohio University in the early 1970's. Terry Kath. was still with the band. What an experience to see them jam on stage. One great memory for me
Yes....horns trumpet' sax and trombone! Some of these guys majored in music in college at the same time....I think Cornell.
The live version in tanglewood is mind blowing to watch. The genius of Terry Kath is on full display...❤
who's on the guitar? The most under-rated guitarist of all time = Terry Kath (RIP 1978). In an interview Jimi Hendrix was asked how it felt to be considered the greatest guitarist of the era. Hendrix replied. "I don't know. you should be asking that guy in Chicago". Terry was self taught and did not read or write music. Had a great voice too - once referred to as the "white Ray Charles" - his voice was kind of low and gravelly and very soulful.
Of all the thousands of times I've heard this song, it just now occurred to me that Terry Kath is basically soloing in the background through the entire song. The horns are so good and they're so anticipated that I've never appreciated what he was doing to compliment them.
Watch the Tanglewood version!!!
Dudes, they have a 4 LP Live album, Live at Carnegie Hall, I dig HAPPY 'CAUSE I'M GOING HOME.
Yeah check out the live version at Tanglewood..
A trumpet, trombone and a saxaphone. Please listen to I'm a Man....it's a huge rock song and Terry Kath is remarkable!!!
CTA @ Tanglewood really shines!!
Have you heard of blood, sweat and tears..go down gambling