THIS WAS AMAZING...| FIRST TIME HEARING Chicago - 25 or 6 to 4 REACTION
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- THIS WAS AMAZING...| FIRST TIME HEARING Chicago - 25 or 6 to 4 REACTION
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Early Chicago is just like discovering a lost continent full of music.
Well-said!!
What a excellent way to put it, love it!
My favorite band!
And venturing beyond the overcharted regions of 80s love ballads 😆
Perfect!
You guys just heard one of the best guitarists EVER - Terry Kath.
Ever!
PERIOD!
At least they now know 👌
word.
RIP
Jimi Hendrix once said that Terry Kath is the greatest guitarist. Also, I saw Chicago in concert in 1977 in Detroit, and this song was a 20-minute jam. It was the most incredible song I ever heard.
Jimi also said that Rory Gallagher
Oh yeah, Terry Kath was an absolute genius on the guitar. All the more tragic and pointless is the way he accidentally ended his life prematurely by holding a loaded gun to his head and pulling the trigger to prove to his roadie that the gun wasn't loaded.
This is one of rocks most underrated solo. RIP
Saw them countless times at Cobo, Pine Knob. I ran the Office of Student Life at Eastern Michigan. I got to work with them, coordinating their concerts in the field house & sat back stage on one of their amps during the whole concert. Oh the good life..
Terry Kath is grossly underrated and was truly one of the most talented guitarists of all time
74 year old black Vietnam veteran. Chicago Transit Authority. Introduction. Their first album.
The problem with trying to make a "Top Five" is that 50 groups belong in it.
I have about 200 in my top 5.
FAAAAAAAACTS. 🔥
And there all from the 70's
Not a problem at all if the unit of measurement is hundreds (says the math geek). 🤓
@@teknikel I got even more
Well Amber if you like horns this is the band for you
Try led zeppelin stairway to heaven live
also for horns, groups Blood, Sweat & Tears and Earth, Wind & Fire. 2 Stevie Wonder songs "Sir Duke" and "I Wish" have great horns too!
Chicago's not called "the rock band with horns" for nothing!
I agree and would like to recommend Soul Rebels cover of Sweet Dreams. If you want great horns, this is for you.
I like chicago. Do you listen to soul Earth. Wind. And fire is amazing they are known for horns. Give these a listen to Fantasy. That's rhe way of the world. Can't hide love. Ect. Represent your missing out on some great music and artists. Ashame you don't know Diana Ross Marvin Gay Stevie Wonder Tina Turner this is a big part of our culture. And shouldn't be left out or not remembered. Do you know who Net King Cole. Sammy Davis Jr. Is. These are music and artists that your kids should know about as well as you all. I like soft rock pop jazz and soul. Give it a try.. Your missing out. Michael Jackson was the greatest entertainer. Show appreciation for his amazing talent.
My Dad, who is 88 years old now, just shared a story about being on business in Chicago and going into this tiny, packed bar to have dinner and some drinks. This is the band that was playing 😃. He said it was so loud and very over packed but he was blown away by their musicianship, singing, just incredible unexpected experience for him.
Thanks for sharing!
Whoa!!!! How cool is that??
Your dad was so fortunate
One of my first LP's!!
I used to jam on the drums to this!! I would end up a sweaty mess!! But boy what a great song!!
One of the greatest guitar solos ever. Terry Kath!
If you like horns, try any thing earth ,wind and fire.
HAVE to do "September" by Earth Wind and Fire!
Yes!
Oh God YASSSSSSS!!!!
Getaway. That song is a banger!
YEAHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!
Amber … you’ll GO CRAZY over the horns on “Does Anybody Really Know What Time It Is”, I promise!
I was 10 I97O
Another song from them is Saturday in the park.
@@jocelynalarcio6137 Saturday In The Park reminds me of one of my old sweethearts... this one reminds me of riding in a spinning ride at the fair. Hah!! After 50+ years I still remember the name... The Himalayan. They played this song for half a ride, then ran it backwards for the rest.
Don't forget to check out "call on me" by Chicago. Great horns as well
Do more Chicago. You won’t regret it.
I am 61 years old and I am so glad and envious that you are hearing this kind of music that will probably never be made again. Great to see you can appreciate real music made by very talented musicians. Thank you. Wayne Lewis San Diego Ca.
Yup 65 here and we grew up in probably one of the greatest eras of music ever!
If there is one thing you can say about Chicago, from the guitarist, to the bassist, to the drums, to the horn section - these are master musicians and they can make their instruments TALK!! So much talent!!
Talk? They make their instruments TESTIFY!
@@RichardX1 AMEN!
Jimmi Hendrix said Terry Kath was better than him.
@@garygristick I AGREE!! Sorry Jimi fans, that’s my opinion and it’s a fact
Check Out these songs from Chicago like "Saturday In The Park", "Beginnings", "Anybody Really Know What Time It Is", "Colour My World", "Feelin' Stronger Every Day", "Make Me Smile", "Old Days"
I love Feelin' Stronger Every Day. I remember playing it in middle school band and (as young bands would) barely making it recognizable. Chicago was my first ever concert. I also have a friend playing trombone in a professional Chicago cover group. They really had a unique sound.
Colour My World... PLEASE review this song for your viewers.
Questions 67 and 68, Poem 58, Introduction, I'm a Man...those (along with Beginnings and Does Anybody Really Know What Time It Is?) are all just from their first album. There are so many more.
“Saturday in the Park” has such a great summertime vibe, one of my all greats of any music…
Perfect list!
Terry Kath was probably the most under rated guitar genius EVER.
And Jimi saw them in concert said Terry was a better guitar player than him!
uh, no, Kath wasn't under rated. Your stupid ass comment is under rated, so STFU.
@@Caseydog3 something along the lines of, “your horn section sounds like they share a lung, and your guitar player is better than I am.”
@@randolphwellington1704 u don't know what underrated means
@@randolphwellington1704 Kath underated ?....Don't think so but underrecognized due to a short life. WL But.... Jimi knew
So blessed to have my teen years in the 70s. The music! I’m thrilled y’all loved it.
I was there, such great times, so full of hope, what happened?
Beginnings would have been the song for their first time!...
By the way, there are those who say that 25 or 6 to4 is a drug reference. In a 2013 interview, Robert Lamm said he composed "25 or 6 to 4" on a twelve-string guitar with only ten strings - it was missing the two low E strings - and that he wrote the lyrics in one day. The band first rehearsed the song at the Whisky a Go Go.[2]
Lamm said the song is about trying to write a song in the middle of the night. The song's title is the time at which the song is set: 25 or 26 minutes before 4 AM (twenty-five or [twenty-]six [minutes] to four [o’clock]), i.e. 03:34 or 03:35.[3][4] Because of the unique phrasing of the song's title, "25 or 6 to 4" has been interpreted to mean everything from a quantity of illicit drugs to the name of a famous person in code.[
Sure he did and if so it has to be one of the biggest coincidence in rock 25 lsd 624 just happened to be a habbot ind. Quallude so when he sings should I try to do some more ????
@@jonathanlund590 It was the time of the morning, just like the man said
It was how long they would be practice and get home.
It relates to the time in the morning, trying to write a song, a song written about struggling to write a song, total genius and a classic
Google it.
The original Chicago lineup was some of the greatest musical talent ever assembled.
Yes, the original seven. Terry Kath - guitar & vocals, Peter Cetera - bass & vocals, Robert Lamm - keyboards & vocals, Danny Seraphine - drums, Walter Parazaider - saxophone (and flute), Lee Loughnane - trumpet, Jimmy Pankow - trombone. Terry Kath passed away in 1978, so 1980s Chicago was completely different.
All apart from Terry Kath were music students at the same college. TK was a self taught guitar genius who couldn't even read music.
@@stevebagnall7621 and a great vocalist.
I was dating my girlfriend (now wife) and she just casually mentions that her cousin is Jimmy Pankow.....I lost my shit. I'm a trombone player and love Chicago...
@mags jay Anywhere
The song is about staying up all night, trying to write a song.
For horns, Chicago is the band to listen to, hands down. The trio of James Pankow (trombone), Lee Loughnane (trumpet), and Walter Parazaider (saxophone and flute) always bring it.
The lyrics: they were sitting on the floor after a gig. It was almost 4:00 AM. So, one guy says, what time is it? The other guy says 25 or 6 to 4:00. All the rest of the lyric falls into place. "Feeling like aught to sleep" and "getting up to splash my face" and "wanting just to stay awake" and "giving up I close my eyes". See? All the other lyrics then make sense. It's 25 to 4. No, it's 25 or 6 to 4:00.
The song is about the writer trying to stay awake to write music. The title is a reference to what time it is in the morning...25 or (2)6 to 4(am). Meaning it's 3:34 or 3:35 in the morning.
truth.
About doing LSD , 25 Hour TRIP or 10 hour Trip (6to4)
@@e.t.in3-d226 lol, NOT. Arf is correct- The actual songwriter has even said as much. And I think HE would know.
@@e.t.in3-d226 NO it's NOT moron, they talk about the clock on the wall and the time and how long they were there
@@e.t.in3-d226 WRONG!
Their version of "I'm a Man" kicks total a$$.
Especially Terry Kath on lead vocal.
"I'm a Man" is one of my favorite songs! Peter Cetera's opening bass line is killer.
Listen to this and you'll never be the same...
Spencer Davis Group version for me every time.
Yes!! That is definitely a MUST LISTEN
Chicago has another hit that asks: "Does anyone really know what time it is?" And of course the response is: "25 or 6 to four"
" I wish I grew up in this era". Us old farts did, and it was musically an incredible experience - and why we don't care much for what the "bands" of today come up with.
Thanks yes we are luck as he'll.
Lucky as hell
As an old fart, some of us did appreciate the music at the time but there was so much of it. Some of the songs of that time were not well known nor played a lot on the AM radio and songs had to be around three minutes or less to even get played. Many of us would wear out the records, though, playing them over and over with inferior sound systems. Good systems were expensive. If we had only known what music would devolve into, I bet we would have cherished what we had much more. A great era, shared with friends not on a computer and everyone had their own favorites.
One if the best guitar players ever. Jimmy Hendrix said Terry Kath was the greatest player he ever heard.
25 or 26 minutes to 4 in the morning
Try Blood, Sweat and Tears - Go Down Gambling. Has a tuba solo.
RIP, Terry Kath.
Jimi got plenty of opportunities to watch Kath... They opened for Hendrix when I saw him in 69.
I have NEVER known what that meant. Thank you!
@@nestea8385 He's awake at that time and is working on a song. He has writer's block...
Waiting for the break of day
Searching for something to say
Flashing lights across the sky
Giving up I close my eyes
Sitting cross-legged on the floor
25 or 6 to 4
Staring blindly into space
Getting up to splash my face
Wanting just to stay awake
Wondering how much I can take
Should i try to do some more
25 or 6 to 4
Feeling like I ought to sleep
Spinning room is sinking deep
Searching for something to say
Waiting for the break of day
25 or 6 to 4
25 or 5 to 4
Hendrix also said the same thing about billy gibbons
Amber would probably really love Earth, Wind and Fire.
Actually EW&F collaberated with Chicago on this song. Must check out that video!
How would Amber’s parents not have her listen to Chicago or Earth Wind & Fire???
@@4ClassicmarketingG that is a definite mystery. Who does that?😅🤣
And Tower of Power!
Boogie Wonderland!!
The 2 great horn groups, Chicago & Blood, Sweat & Tears. Both were filled with brilliant musicians.
Yes !! Absolutely !!! The 2 greatest groups with horns = Chicago, and Blood, Sweat, & Tears !!!!! Listen to "Blues Part II", from Blood, Sweat, & Tears - you will be amazed !!!! This song = The BEST !!!!
u forgot EWF!
I'd say BST IS 1st, Chicago 2nd and EWF 3rd. All were great.
Chase as well
TOP
Pretty much anything Chicago did in the late 1960s throughout the 1970s was absolutely incredible. The song Ballet For A Girl in Buchannon is absolutely incredible and even better live. I highly suggest the 1970 performance in Tanglewood.
At 4:30 you guys are thinking "this is pretty sweet", and I'm thinkin' "just wait about 20 seconds". Terry Kath rocks. This song is 51 years ago by the way.
Crap… that means I’m older than this. Yup, remember playing this song in school band, 1973, grade 6.
I was 17 y'all. Couldn't wait for 18 and freedom. I had it all planed out. I hitched across the country staying in communes along the way. Kids these days don't have a clue.
Get early Chicago... Terry, the guitar player is an 3sential part. 25: or (2)6: to 4 is the time on the clock. It would seem that someone might have ingested some kind of performance inhansing chemical to help write a song... and then, wanting a little more help, wondered out loud if he could take more.
Imagine being creative enough to write such a great song about not being able to write a song. Amazing.
It's SO great to see young people appreciate this older music. Yes, 60's and 70's were full of amazing artists - for me the best time in pop music. 25 or 6 to 4 refers to the songwriter getting stuck writing a song, and he looks at the clock and its 25 or 6 (minutes) to 4 am.
You'll also love the horns from HOF,er sly and the family stone.from the same era.
One interpretation of the title is the chemical ratio of a physcodelic drug or the number of joints rolled from a dime of pot. The lyrics suggest someone tripping.
My understanding was that he had asked the janitor what time it was and 25 or 6 to 4 was what he replied.
Exactly
Can't believe I am just now seeing your first reaction to Chicago (I've followed the channel for a couple of years). This is one of the greatest recordings of the entire era. Peter Cetera's voice on this is incredible. Terry Kath's guitar playing was other-worldly. In fact the great Jimi Henrix once said that Terry was "better the me" and was also heard saying that Kath was "the greatest guitar player in the universe." That tells you all you need to know about TK. Then, of course those stellar horn parts...unlike anything being payed at the time on hit radio and really set the band apart as something completely unique. The drums, the vocals, Peter Cetera's bass playing...all among the best ever. Loved watching you discover these things for the first time.
Jimmy Hendrix was once asked who was the best guitarist he ever heard. Jimmy said Terry Kath from Chicago!
I heard he said that about Billy Gibbons.
Us 70s brats were over spoiled ,,
Hendrix was a humble guy. He would’ve said that about me. Terry was legend though
Come on man.....JIMI
I heard Jimi said it was Phil Keaggy.
If no one else has told you, this song is about him trying to write a song, and he has writer’s block. He finally just writes about that experience at 25 or 6 to 4 am.
According to Wikipedia:
"Lamm* said the song is about trying to write a song in the middle of the night. The song's title is the time at which the song is set: 25 or 26 minutes before 4 a.m., phrased as, "twenty-five or [twenty-]six [minutes] to four [o’clock]," (i.e. 03:34 or 03:35)." (*Robert Lamm the composer)
I love watching you guys rock to music that I listened to back in the day...
Peace
Every high school band in the 70s played this song, or at least parts of it. Spirit/pep squads and band letter carriers all had routines to it. Was a fun song. And a great time to be a teen in high school.
The original Chicago lineup stack's up to any band, any era musicianship, hands down.
Indeed.
Jimi Hendrix once said Terry Kath was better than he on guitar.
The key word you used is "original" Chicago was fantastic, not so much post-Kath. The song Introduction, played at Carnegie Hall is aptly named, a perfect song for the capabilities of the Chicago Transit Authority !!
@@rickgarcia7334 I was about to say Terry Kath, guy was beyond great
It’s like search the world to find the greatest guitar player, the best drummer, the best horns, the best singer of the times together and you realize you never had to leave a single studio and a bunch of guys that call themselves Chicago.
70's rock is a whole different level of rock.
cause it was real musicians playing real instruments before all the fake stuff came out, they created most of the effects still used in studios today! Pioneers of rock!
I'm 70 and was fortunate enough to grow up in this era. I know the songs and what is coming and it's a joy to see your reactions to the surprises unfolding as the songs progress.
The first two Chicago albums were groundbreaking. Innovative, spectacular music. Call it jazz-inflected rock. This was simply one of the very best songs ever. By anyone. Suggest you listen to some of their first album - Chicago Transit Authority. "Does Anybody Really Know What Time It Is," "Beginnings," "I'm a Man," and absolutely "Questions 67 and 68."
The 70's guys.
It was such a blast.
We were spoiled rotten.
Fantastic music every day from every genre.
You got that right. That's why the 70's is still my favorite decade of music. It had something for everyone to enjoy...
yes we were!
It was a blast and we were spoiled for sure. I think that's why we all think we're still young. ✌💞🌻
Never to be repeated never just not going to happen
@@Teresia12 ...Hey...I am still young...just don't look it...lol.
the guitarist, Teri Kath, was actually one of Jimi Hendrix' favorites..
Terry was THE favorite guitar player of Jimi’s - he admitted that Terry was BETTER than he was - period!
@@ericleesmith708 The best guitar player has to have a favorite guitar player. Terry Kath was awe struck when he first met Jimi, Jimi tried to promote him and wanted to sign him but as you know Jimi died prematurely
So was Roy Clark
@@ericleesmith708 true!
Terry Kath - most underrated guitar player of the rock era.
The title came about because he was sitting on the floor writing this song and looked at the clock and it was either 25, or 26 until 4 am.
Did he do some More?
Terry Kath was one of the best guitarists of his time or even factored in with more recent artists. What a tragic short life he had. Chicago was never the same afterwards really.
The song is about the lead singer having a writer's block and being unable to write a song. The title "25 or 6 to 4" is in reference to him recognizing the time of the morning it was and how long he had been working on the song. Think of it as 25 or 26 minutes to 4 am
close, he looked at the clock and it was 25 to 4 (AM) close his eyes for a moment, when opened, it was 6min to 4. time flies
I don't think the lead singer in this case Peter Cetera wrote this, think it was another member of the band
And should they take some more mushrooms or not
@@cesarmiller5972 Lamm wrote it, but, Bassist Cetera sang lead on this one.
25 or 26 minutes to four in the morning. He couldn't sleep, was trying to write a song. I'm so glad you guys loved it. One of my fav guitar solos. Got that record when I was 17. I'm 69 now. Never get tired of it. The whole album (double album) is great. Guitarist Terry Kath! Peter Cetera on vocals.
Thx for saying what 25 or 6 to 4 is. I hate when people say it's the formula for heroine. 😂
Even Hendricks said the guitar solo was the best he ever heard. RIP Terry...
I've been rocking out to this song since I was a teen (I'm 60 now) I LOVE it🤗. Ty, ty for explaining the title!! Yah man, it's about 25 or 26 minutes to 4 gotta get a move on!
Gotta watch it live czcams.com/video/7uAUoz7jimg/video.html&ab_channel=ChicagoonMV
I saw them in July 1970 at Tanglewood Music Center in Lennox, MA. I was in college at that time and they were very popular. The setlist for that concert can be googled. Also, You Tube has some of this concert available.
Watching Ambers eyes light up upon hearing those first horn blasts is priceless!
I’m glad this was your introduction to Chicago. One of their best songs. Where else can you get a full horn section paired with shredding guitars and a powerful yet smoothe clear lead vocals and great harmonies. Chicago had it all. One of the best bands ever.
One of the best bangers ever made...but...there is a live version at Tanglewood that blows this album version away 😉😬
Watching the Terry kath solo in that version is amazing
Amen
Tanglewood version is fantastic!!!
"Blood, Sweat, and Tears" is another fantastic horn band from the 70's, that had numerous hits, and incredible vocals---- I think you guys will love them...
Absolutely! Especially "Spinning Wheel" and "Lucretia Macevil." Great horns and vocals by David Clayton Thomas.
Bill Chase also.
Oh yes!!!
@@puffyd58 I got to see them live with David Clayton Thomas--- it still stands out as one of my best concert experiences ever...
I love their cover of "God Bless the Child" with the Latin and jazz breaks..
Yes I suggested BST too
Chicago not only great musicians but they were on the radio constantly
Hit after hit
Do EARTH WIND AND FIRE
They are out of this universe ❤
Chords are 3 or more notes played simultaneously, whereas the guitarist is playing individual notes within the chord scale. The drummer is Danny seraphine btw guys…
Jimi Hendrix once said that Terry Kath was better than himself.
Though I would say, they are both lighning in a bottle. Phenomenal.
No offense. Jimi isn't near the best. Teri was amazing
@@carybrauer9669 why would I take offense? That is exactly my point, Hendrix told a Chicago band member (Lee Loughnane I believe) on a flight that Terry Kath was much better than he was. I think you misunderstood the point I was making.
Im thankful you're not offended. So many people today are offended over crazy things. Im going to see Billy Idol and Steve Stevens is with him. A very under rated guitarist. August 12th. Cant wait. Billy is 1 of my favorites. Queensryche is my all time favorite. Rock on brother, or Ryche on
@@carybrauer9669 very cool. Enjoy the show!
Honey, if you like horns, then you'll love Chicago. They built their rep on their horns in the music. And their guitarist can make that guitar talk. I grew up with this band. That's what we listened to when I was in high school. Enjoy!
This is the greatest/ most difficult/ most spectacular single pick guitar solo of all time........ Yes, and IT'S NOT EVEN CLOSE: but listen to the first verse: those guitar scales coming at lightning speed during Peter Cetera's 1st verse vocals almost sound like a tuba-ish type horn thing---but are actually Terry Kath's guitar--of 1 lone pick!! But this one is so hard. not metal finger clanging... --Kath is the classic rock GOAT. And this song and "Introduction" are the signature examples. Cetera's vocal performance is rare epic male vocalist in the tenor range.
Terry Kath is definitely one of the best guitar players ever. So sad he's been gone for so long.....Chicago, one of the best groups ever!!!
25 or 6 to 4 means 25 or 26 minutes before 4:00 am. This was about a musician wanting to write a song, and he was up all night - now it was about 3:35 am or so.
Amber: "I love this intro."
Me: "Just wait for the horns."
Check out the video of them doing this song at Tanglewood. Terry Kath goes off on his guitar!
YES!
You gotta watch that live!
What Terry Kath used to do to a guitar was just abusive, incredible and beautifully nasty. I’m a man is pure joy.
Yes!! The live solo in this song is unreal!
Incredible musicianship, and one of the TIGHTEST brass sections ever heard. This one is a masterpiece by one of the great brass/rock bands.
Percussion and rock played together was invented by Chicago. They were AWESOME! Look up this band and see how many members were in it. Unfortunately, that guitar passed away because he thought there was not a bullet in his gun, and he shot himself.
This is one of those infamous, "we need one last song to finish the album" gems!
What's cool about these reaction videos is the absolute wonder, and amazement we had almost 50 years ago when we first heard this master piece. We get to see a whole new generation "discover" the same magic! PRICELESS! KEEP ON ROCKING!!!!
Closest we get to hearing the songs for first time again
The story behind the song "25 or 6 to 4 is is that Chicago needed one more song to finish their second album. The various members of the group were all sitting around the studio, trying to come up with one more song, but they were all too tired to be very creative. They'd been working all day since early the previous morning, and now it was in the middle of the night. At which point Robert Lamm (the keyboardist) turned to James Pankow (one of the trombone players) and asked, "What time is it, anyway?"
Pankow replied that it was "25, maybe 26 minutes to 4 o'clock" (in the morning). Lamm was thus inspired to write a song about being up until Oh-God-Thirty in the morning, trying to write one last song to fill an album. And one of Chicago's biggest hits was born.
About Terry Kath, Chicago's lead guitarist, there's a legend. Supposedly, Jimi Hendrix was once asked "How does it feel being the best guitarist in the world?" According to the legend, Jimi responded, "I don't know. Ask Terry Kath." No one knows if its true or not, but its a great story.
It is a great story, however there have been at least 4 other guitarists (possibly more) that the statement from Jimmy made this comment about. Tons of research, never has there been any print, audio, or video evidence...nor any reputable people who knew Jimmy support it.
That was the popular story I believed for a long time but after seeing actual interviews of Chicago band members years later this turns out to not be the case.
Here's one version that keeps constantly being recounted; www.songfacts.com/facts/chicago/25-or-6-to-4
and it makes sense being that the band for a while was the house band at the Whiskey in Hollywood and where they rehearsed new material before recording at Columbia down the street.
My Problem Child, a book about and from the scientist who discovered LSD, has 25.6to4 as the formula
@@artsilva Hence my labeling it "the story". Don't get your panties in a knot, dude.
@@GrumpyOldGuyPlaysGames sounds like you're the one with your panties all up in a bunch. Sorry for correcting your "story" which was long winded and definitive sounding.
Just trying to clear up one of the many inaccuracies that the internet has floating around.
If it offended you then quite honestly that sounds like a personal problem. It's better to be right before you write don't you think?!
The song is about writing songs for an album and staying up all night. It’s either 25 or 26 to 4 in the morning.
As a horn player (trumpet, euphonium and French horn) Chicago is one of my top favorite bands from my childhood. I got to play this song in pep band at football games in college. LOVED IT! THEY ARE TIGHT!
Late 70s: I got to play this in marching band in high school for football games and in the Straw Hat Band (pep band) for basketball games. Still remember the cheer squads doing routines to this. We always had to play it at least once per basketball game.
"Make Me Smile" is my favorite Chicago song. Other greats include "Saturday In the Park," "Does Anybody Really Know What Time it Is?," "Just You and Me," "Question 67 and 68" ...
Also Dialogue part 1&2.
One of my favorites too
oh Stronger is an wesome too
"Roundabout" by Yes (1971) will give you that soaring feeling.
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One of my ALL TIME favourite tracks. Love that song. Love Yes
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Yes, I have too say yes too "Yes".
As someone from the city by the lake, I'm glad to see your reactions to this! This song is from the 70s, and were originally called "Chicago Transit Authority" until the real CTA caught wind and asked them to change the name, so it was shortened to just "Chicago." Also, this song is ironically about songwriting - incredibly meta song. The title is in reference to being up all night and not knowing what time it is anymore, lol.
If you enjoyed this, may I recommend "Chicago- Saturday In The Park."
so glad Chicago resisted the move from their record company to not have the horn section in their songs- just to see Amber's reaction makes it all worthwhile. Oh and the drummer is Danny Seraphine, he is amazing as well.....
The writer of the song and keyboard player, Robert Lamm, was sitting on the floor, at 25 or 26 to 4, trying to write a song. He did.
And Billie Joe Armstrong was doing the same, strumming this song and trying to get his kid to bed when he wrote brainstew which uses the same riff! ^-^ cool story, both songs are so good.
I have been listening to this song for 50 years and never knew what the hell 25 or 6 to 4 meant. Now I do! Thank you.
Terry Kath was just amazing. In the live version of this song, the guitar took out a restraining order on Terry after the show. A must see.
Great quote.
Tanglewood 1970. Legendary performance. Check also his vocals on “Make Me Smile” from that show
Best line ever about playing guitar
Yes, the Tanglewood 1970 live version. Idk about a restraining order though... I mean, Terry WAS making his guitar LAUGH OUT LOUD (For real! Go back n listen!)
TOO FUNNY!😃
Danny Seraphine - drums! One of the BEST groups of all time!
I am 66. I am just now finding out what 25 or 26 to four means after all these years thanks to you guys.
"Saturday, in the park" would be a great song for the Up coming 4th of July!
Absolutely
If you want to hear the Chicago horns roll big time listen to "Beginnings".
Classic band and music. Never gets old just better. There is just so much more from them.
Such a great fusion of bluesy rock, psychedelic rock, and jazz. Many bands would have made a mess of this experiment. Great composition.
Terry Kath wailed on that guitar like it owed him money! Easily one of the best guitarists of all time. And the whole band was super talented. They did anything they wanted with their instruments, and it all sounded fantastic!
That is so funny. 'wailed on that guitar...
Hard to find another band who played TOGETHER in such a wonderful way.
Chicago has over 20 albums to choose from.
That would keep you busy for a while. LOL
Took way too long for them to be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame!
I wish you could have heard them live. i was blessed to go to their concert back in 1979!
Was Donnie Dacus still on board, as Terry's successor? I thought he did a good job, on an impossibly difficult task, and never got enough credit in my view.
These guys just blew us away when we first heard them. Simply incredible live.
The great Terry Kath (RIP) on guitar and Jazz inspired drummer, Danny Seraphine!
Unfortunately (to me), with passing of Terry the band changed directions and focused more on Power Ballads and Love Songs.
Much of their early stuff is under their first band name; Chicago Transit Authority.
They actually only did one album under the name, Chicago Transit Authority, but it is an incredible album, and it has some of their best songs!
The late, great Terry Kath absolutely SHREADING that guitar solo.
A KILLER ending with the horns section! It just doesn't get any better!!!
Those of us who saw him live are up in age now. He was an awesome musician.
I'm loving the fact that young people today are discovering the greatest music ever made. It just proves how timeless this music from the 60's and 70's really was. The genesis of this song was keyboardist Robert Lamms attempt at writing the song late at night and kind of being out of it and looking at the clock and remembering the time being either 25 or 26 to 4.
totally agree
Growing up i was always looking for music that satisfied my soul, i found it when i discovered hendrix, floyd, zappa, i now have a huge collection of 60s and 70s cds
First released in 1983 in the UK, fabulous horn section.
This song was released on my 9th birthday in 1970. I bought their first album when I was 8.
I've been listening to this band pretty much my entire life. Bought their 1st album in 1969 and been riding with Chicago ever since. I'm also a musician and producer who was heavily influenced by James William Guercio. The band's producer for their 1st 11 albums.
In addition to Terry Kath's guitar work, I LOVE the fact that Danny Seraphine's drum parts are 2 different rhythms on multiple tracks. If you're a drummer and really listen, you'd realize that no one person could play this arrangement live.
If you want a REALLY great song to check out, give a listen to "Oh Thank You Great Spirit" from Chicago VIII. It's a Terry Kath BEAST of a performance written as a tribute to Jimi Hendrix.
Dirty guitar……Rock on ! You must checkout other Chicago hits. Amber will love them !
I'm a Man would be a classic example of "dirty guitar."
The song 25 or 6 to 4 by Chicago lead singer's name is Terry Cath which is Jimi Hendrix favorite guitar player Chicago I don't remember what year but it was in the '80s that they redid the song with a different arrangement done by Chicago quite different you might want to check that out and see if it's out there I am a vinyl fan and I do have the rearrangement done on 7-in vinyl 45 RPM so Terry cath is the lead singer in the lead guitarist in this song also a great band to see live if you get the chance they still tour to this day although Terry cath is not with the band anymore since he passed away by accidental gunshot
He was sitting on the floor and having a hard time writing the song. He looked at the clock and it was around 25 or 26 minutes to 4am
Yep. Almost 3:30. But more poetic the way it is.
@@MrRjm145 Actually it was 3:34 or 3:35. 😉
Terry Kath is the man who Jimi Hendricks looked up to when it came to guitar. He even went so far as to describe him as the best in the universe.
Came here to say that same thing. In one interview I read J8mi was asked if he considered him self the best guitarist in the world. He replied to the effect no, that would be Terry Kath. It's so unfortunate that he died early, Chicago was never the same.
The soul of Terry's playing is from Hendrick's influence. The funk you hear is from Jimi.
This makes me happy for some reason lol
The lead guitar player's name was 'Terry Kath' - Jimi Hendrix spoke highly about him. Unfortunately, in 1978 Terry Kath took a revolver to his head, thinking it was unloaded, and bang! He was only 31 years old. This song was in 1970 by the way.
My dad was playing Salvation Army band music at home and our new next door neighbours came over to ask him to come over and bring the music. They were rock concert promoters and producers. He came home with this album from them and put it on. He bought his own copy and we played the heck out of it. Such fun. We got to hang around with those guys and even went to a concert with my dad that they were producing. My dad bought my mom the Twist and Shout Beatles album for Easter when it first came out. We played that one too.
"Make me smile" is another good one by Chicago. The vocals are amazing
There are multiple versions of Make Me Smile. I like the one with the long instrumental at the beginning, although the final part of the instrumental goes on 8 beats too long. But one of the versions has a weird ending with three descending notes repeating.
Chicago's lead singer, Peter Cetera, gave us one of the great power ballads of all time. You owe it to yourselves to do "Glory of Love."
Old Days is one of my favorite Chicago songs. I saw them twice in their heyday.
It's a song about how hard it is to write a song. Brilliant. I loves me some early, jazzy, brassy Chicago, from '69 to about '75. They were such talented writers, arrangers, and musicians, and they had more than one person who could sing lead. Then Terry Kath died and they drifted away from the early jazzy roots, and I don't care so much for their music after the mid '70s.
If you like jazzy Chicago, you should listen to an amazing Chicago tribute band from Russia and Ukraine called Leonid and Friends. Leonid, who is Russian, in his 20s was a huge fan of early Chicago. Later he became a successful musician and music producer in Moscow, which gave him access to recording studios and lots of musical talent. He decided to recruit musicians and singers to do a recreation project of early Chicago's studio sound, which they broke down note by note and not only recreated it, but in some cases with the benefit of modern recording equipment added richness and layers to it. The project turned out so well they kept adding to it, got "discovered" online, and became an Internet sensation. They were invited to tour the US and do concerts, which they did. They were promoted by one of the their biggest fans, original drummer for Chicago Danny Seraphine, who joined them on stage for a jam session during their first US tour. I highly recommend that anyone who's a fan of early, jazzy Chicago give them a listen.
Keep in mind when you listen to them that most of them speak no English or only a few words of English but with a heavy accent. They had to learn the words to the songs phonetically, but they somehow manage to sing like natural American English speakers.
For example, here's their version of 25 or 6 to 4, complete with the guitar solo. Prepare to be amazed -
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And Call on Me -
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All this love for a song that’s over 50 years old is awesome. Will people still love the music of today 50 years from now? I kinda doubt it.
I do not listen to the music of today that much because it feel so fake to me. I always listen to the music of the 50's- the hair bands of the 80s with some Alternative of the 90s early 2000s and a few alternative bands of the later 2000's but anything else does not bring the magic of the past with the soul, vibes and passion. Find some classic rock stations on the radio and crank it up and sing away like no one is watching never mind hearing lol. Chicago greatest hits album I wore it out back in the day and had worn out the replacement as well lol.
@@Peaceful-Dez That Chicago greatest hits album is fantastic. Every song on there is fantastic- no fillers at all. I wish they would release that in high-resolution format.
They haven’t made music like this in 35 years
Look into "Try a Little Tenderness", from Three Dog Night. Top musicians have covered it as recently as 2018. It came out and was popular 90 years ago, in 1931.
Greatness transcends.....
Terry Kath, rest in peace, was an amazing and underrated guitarist, and the baritone vocalist on their early records. His solo on this song Live from Tanglewood, is mind blowing.
ooh yes it is
Vocally, he stated he wanted to be the white Ray Charles.
This song was a huge hit on Top-40 radio, 50; fifty; years ago. Obviously the time of day was important to the songwriter, and I still don't understand why, but you know what? I don't need to understand everything about the song: I can just let it take me along for the ride.
Well for you and the hosts, check out this interview with the band member that wrote it and you'll find out why:
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So glad I didn't discover this Rob Squad deep dive until now so I could learn about it too! Now back to watching their discovery into the music of my AM radio youth!!
10:22 The song is about struggling while trying to write a song at 25 or 6 (aka 26) to 4am.
This band is FULL of world class musicians.