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True story: Chicago and Hendrix were playing the same festival (Montreux, maybe?) and in passing, Jimi said to Peter Cetera (but I could be wrong there), the lead singer "that horn section sounds like it plays with one set of lungs and that guitarist you got is better than me." Terry Kath never gets the respect he deserves as one of the GOAT's but he's definitely way up there.
polo man! Chicago is a very very good and tight band but this has got to be one of their sloppiest performances. do yourself a favor and listen to the same song as performed by Steve Winwood.
Yeah, you DO need to do the studio version. The solo isn't as long, but it is EPIC and the fills, which he didn't do many of here, are awesome !!!
Kath shredded that guitar, what an absolute talent. What a tragedy that he accidentally shot himself, taken way too early.
If you can find their greatest hits album, it'll be a nice shortcut to find their good stuff Saturday In The Park, Does Anybody Really Know What Time It Is, are a couple of my favorite Chicago tunes.
Down the rabbit hole. One of the best bands ever, and Terry Kath's guitar playing was incredible. R.I.P
Terry.
See my comment lol
Dude was so underrated.
One of the very best!
I was 16 when he passed and a big fan. Too soon.
@@ungenerationed9022I was 13.
At 60 years old, I can honestly say the music from 1965 to 1979 has been unparalleled.
Totally agree! I was immersed in the music as it happened. So new, so revolutionary, so profound. It was and still is a joy. My kids and grandkids listen to much of this music today. We have been blessed to be around for the ride.
I agree but from 1965 to when Terry died they were at their best !!
Agree at 68!
I lived it , 75 now, hubby still drums.
Roger that @71
That guitar solo is just downright filthy.
Jimi Hendrix was once asked what it was like to be the greatest guitar player in the world. Jimi replied, “I don’t know, you’ll have to ask Terry Kath!”
One of the most if not the most talented groups to ever hit the stage! RIP TERRY!!
The were fabulous
"Make Me Smile", "Im a Man", "Beginings" are all classic CTA/Chicago songs
"Make Me Smile" is a single edit and is missing some great parts. It and "Color My World" are best heard in their original context, the "Ballet for a Girl in Buchanon" suite.
I’m a Man is a cover of The Spencer Davis’ Groups arrangement of the very old blues standard Mannish Boy.
Terry added a little Hendrix style guitar to spice it a little differently. lol
Yes! All those!!!
Great trio right there.
Omg ….. BEGINNINGS, was me and my husbands song !!!
The thing I love about Terry Kath is that his solos are one continuous thought. He doesn't take a break to refresh. He just keeps going without taking a breath. He is almost unparalleled in this regard. RIP Terry you are an icon.
Excactly. He knew where he was going every second. Never had to pause to regroup
It was my privilege to see these guys in 1973, I was 30 feet in front the great guitarist, Terry Kath. I was completely mesmerized by him and the rest of the band that night. Peter Cetera had such a great voice, but then so did Terry. I will never forget that night. That remains the best concert of my life. There was not a weak musician in the entire lineup.
we were in the same row. Seriously! I was right front and center in 1973. I was in Dallas, though.
I saw them in 2008 at MGM . better than front row I was a table. got the ticket SAME DAY for $100. man I miss those ticket prices. Of course I miss the $30 tickets too . lol
Wow Doug I'm so jealous
@@brendabernstein286 I still put on the top of my top 5 concerts.
You said it, brother. You were born at the wrong time. Thankfully, all recorded music is available to you! I am an old lady, 72. I was a freshman in college when their first album, Chicago Transit Authority, came out. I wore it out on my turntable. But truthfully, the 60s were an embarrassment of riches musically. Only equaled by the swing era of my parents. Tap into their first 2 albums, plus check out Blood, Sweat and Tears, their contemporaries.
Blood, Sweat and Tears! ❤ Oh my, I feel like an 18 year old again.
Emmerson, Lake and Palmer, too! Sly! When bands had instruments...
I'm with you on this! I saw Chicago Transit Authority in 1969 playing as the warm up band for Jimi Hendrix and they were unbelievable. I went right out bought their first album and played it constantly. Second album is great too but the first one is a masterpiece.
@@leadoucet1432I saw Emerson Lake and Palmer in concert, they had a flying piano that spun like a plane while he played it.
71 years old, and I don't remember who owned the house, but I remember when they put "Introduction" their double album on, and we listened to all 4 sides. It remains a must-have.
@@janicemacmillan2610 omg! Lucky you! I'm feeling very jealous right now lol
Chicago, “Saturday in The Park”, “Does anybody really know what time it is”, “If You Leave Me Now”, “Just You N’ Me Feelin’ Stronger Every Day”, and more.
@lancevaughn432, I agree!!
👍👍👍👍
Beginnings and Make Me Smile. too!
What he said
mmmm, I think it was the 4th of July....
Their cover of "I'm a Man" is absolute 🔥.
"I think I was born in the wrong era." I don't know how many times I have heard young reactors say that. Great music.
I tell all my kids I feel so bad for them having to listen to today's music. It's not their fault. It was before the money ruined it all.
Jimi Hendrix was once asked what it was like to be the greatest guitar player in the world. Jimi replied, “I don’t know, you’ll have to ask Terry Kath!” What a tragic loss Terry’s passing was.
There's like 4 or 5 versions of this story with different names. I'd like to think Kath is the real quote, but something tells me none of them are real and are just embellished stories
@@pops8369 I think he actually said that on a Dick Cavett show.
@@d.wyndal I don't think so
@@pops8369 Jimi DID say it about Terry. The 2 of them were getting ready to start working together!
Yeah, there doesn't seem to be any definitive documentation on this quote. There are several magazine articles that claim he said it on the Mike Douglas Show, with his answer being "I don't know, you'll have to ask Rory Gallagher", but I've never been able to find any video to confirm it.
The names I've most often seen used for the answer are Terry Kath, Billy Gibbons, or Johnny Winter, but it's become such a standard misquote that I'm sure I've seen a dozen versions by now, none of them verifiable by any reliable source.
"Make Me Smile" is another Chicago song that will blow your mind...✌🎶
Do the entire Ballet For A Girl In Buchanon. It is the full version of Make Me Smile with Color My World included.
As a kid with a guitar in the late sixties and early 70s I made it my goal to learn this song. Over the years though I think I learned to appreciate Make Me Smile a little more. Written by James Pankow the bone player, it really underscores the musicianship of each of these guys from the awesome writing to the soulful lead vocal and the incredible drum solo on the extended version.
Def. worth a video
Chicago had their very own unique sound, that horn section was incredible, and Terry Kath on guitar was just the best! I'm so lucky to have grown up with this music.
The horns. Every time they come in, it just magnifies it all. Truly amazing talent.
55 yr old female. Just had a dance party of my own in my room just now. I LOVE Chicago!!
I’m 47, and I adore them! Keep on dancin’!
Definitely one of the best bands of their era. Three world-class lead vocalists, great songwriting, and each instrumentalist was a badass in his own right. And as you could tell here, their complex arrangements really made them stand out too. There's a lot of material from them to enjoy.
Very good point put. They had three great vocalists!
In the latter part of Chicago's career, they toured and played on stage with Earth Wind and Fire. Both bands took turns playing each other's songs. That was, as the youngsters say, EPIC!
e w and f one of my lifelong fave bands. maurice white was also from chicago. i would have loved to be at that concert. phil collins eventually poached e w and f's horn section.
Peter Cetera on bass and lead vocal. Terry Kath melting the Strat and had a soulful voice. He wrote and sang "Make Me Smile". These guys were the truth.
While Terry Kath did great on the vocals of both "Make Me Smile" and "Colour My World", the songs were composed by the trombonist James Pankow. Those songs were part of his suite "A Ballet for a Girl in Buchannon".
My brother once said "Yeah, this was back when Pete cared more about his bass playing than his hair" 😂
Tanglewood was an epic show.
Chicago is an American rock band formed in 1967 in Chicago, Illinois. They have recorded 38 albums, sold over 100,000,000 records and are one of the longest- ...
Chicago is definitely in my top 10. The horns, Peters voice, the layers of sound.. its just so good. Classic sound for sure.
The band had three singers, you heard Peter Cetera on this one, but Robert Lamb on keys and Terry Kath on the lead sang as well. Amazing band, rockers with horns till Terrys tragic death and even then they were a hit machine. Just a brilliant band.
What? Terry Kath was thr lead singer here
@@79derikNo, it was Peter. He’s playing bass.
While touring with Hendrix, Terry Kath actually taught Jimmy how to make animal sounds on the guitar. Can you imagine what it must have been like seeing Chicago open and then Hendrix? Must have been epic!
Seriously one of the best concerts of my life! Chicago in the late 60’s and early 70’s was magical, wonderful, life changing. Loved it!
The Terry Kath jazz/rock era of Chicago was 1967-1978. Terry died January 23, 1978 of an accidental gunshot to the head, screwing around with a pistol. After he died, bass player Peter Cetera and David Foster led them down the path of soft ballads.
Now that you experienced one of their classic songs, to really go down that rabbit hole you should dig up their debut album when they were "The Chicago Transit Authority". Their debut was a double-LP, unheard of for a studio to do that on a debut. Disc one, Side 1, Track 1 is the appropriately named "Introduction", written by and lead vocals by guitarist Terry Kath. He literally is introducing the band's sound to the world, each of the seven band members gets to shine on their instrument. The album from start to finish is a masterpiece, I highly recommend you listen to Introduction and experience that glorious debut track. Some will complain that "Free Form Guitar" on that album is nothing but noise, it was literally Terry just screwing around with his guitar and amps in an acid rock feedback. Stuff that made Jimi Hendrix take note of them and tell the band that Chicago's guitar player was better then he was.
On that debut album is "POEM 58". Almost nine minutes of PURE FUNK with Kath RIPPING IT on guitar, Danny Seraphine on drums and Peter Cetera on bass. Check out Poem 58 and marvel at what music they were making with the limited technology they had in 1969. They were formed as a rock band with horns, the horns are an integral part of the band, not an add-on.
On their second album is a seven-song suite titled "Ballet For A Girl In Buchannon", written by trombone player James Pankow. It flows through multiple tempos, three of the movements are instrumentals. Terry Kath sings lead on three tracks and Robert Lamm (keyboards) sings on one track. Kath's baritone voice has him dubbed as "The White Ray Charles", is is so soulful.
I'm 60 and I grew up listening to their music as it was released. It's great to see more people discovering the roots of Chicago as so many are only familiar with their love ballads in later years after Terry's tragic death.
I heard Foster was instrumental (See what I did there) in getting Danny Seraphine fired. Why? He had trouble playing to a click track!!! Who givesarats@$$
One of the few times when the live version is better than the studio version.
I actually don’t think the live version is better. It’s tighter and cleaner sounding in the studio version and all the notes are hit perfectly in the studio version. I know everybody has different opinions on things but I just enjoy that about the studio version more.
@@michaellynch9550 I can agree with your assessment - tighter and cleaner. No doubt. Just a personal preference that is all.
@@michaellynch9550 I agree-- as much as I appreciate the energy of the live performance, I think Kath sounds better on the studio cut.
I respectfully disagree.
The guitar solo on the live version is incredible but the vocals on the studio version are pretty tough to beat.
What makes this whole performance of the this song and maybe the concert is that Terry Kath sees the drummer Danny Seraphine trying to fix his cymbal. Terry is like "we gotta go! Don't worry about the cymbal, we gotta go." and he starts a slow burn jam. The roadie and Robert Lamm try to help with the cymbal. Terry is having none of it. Keeps his jam and keeps the push of "We gotta go. These folks aren't here to see us fix a cymbal. We gotta go." Peter Cetera joins Terry's jam as if saying "he's right, we gotta go." Robert joins the jam in agreement. Danny finally agrees and joins the jam as he is still working his set! But he now knows "we gotta go!" No body says anything. But you know this is going through all their heads. When James Pankow gives his "YEAH!" as Cetera starts singing you know he was thinking "we gotta go" from the beginning but as he doesn't start the piece, so he can't join the jam. Clearly he knows they are on a great ride! I am sure the whole crowd was already saying that to themselves too. Sure, Kath's solo in the studio is cleaner. And they have a few more sounds they couldn't get live. But Kath's solo here has more to it and the slow burn jam at the beginning is the fuse to set the house on fire. You get the buildup of anticipation as you see it slowly burning knowing there is going to be an explosion. And they don't disappoint. The band explodes and it's a good thing Tanglewood has no walls because they would have been blown away. There are few live performances by any bands that hit what Chicago hit this night. The fact that it was captured on film is a gift for all music lovers. The energy of this version overpowers any possible short comings to the studio. I might be willing to say the versions are of equal value. But can't say the studio is better. Nope. And I grew up on the studio version.
Terry Kath just blew that guitar up ! Incredible live performance. Terry left it all out there for everyone to see. Wow.
What's even more extra-extraordinary is that guitarist/vocalist Terri Kath recorded the studio version with a broken jaw & his mouth was wired shut,SUPER HUMAN!!! Who would even venture to try it given the circumstance?!!!😮😊❤❤❤
Correction: Peter Cetera's jaw was wired. Terry Kath was the guitarist on this track.
@@joetori8356 thank you Joe, I stand corrected, I got myself informed late, I come to appreciate what I didn't buy on wax when it was still fairly fresh a lot more, especially what's in the mainstream which is "Has been(sometimes never was)" like a worn out coat used for 25 years straight,not entirely "A Johnny come lately" just need remindin' sometimes, ✌️
So much to choose from. Early Chicago is the pure form. 1st song of the 1st album (Chicago Transit Authority) is called "Introduction". If you never listen to another song by them, check that one.
Great band from the 70's-80's. They were a rock & roll band with horns & blended elements of classical music, jazz, R&B, & pop music. They had a lot of great songs such as "Does Anybody Really Know What Time It Is?", "Beginnings", "Feelin' Stronger Everyday", "Questions 67 & 68", "I'm A Man", "If You Leave Me Now", "Hard To Say I'm Sorry", "Saturday In The Park", "Colour My World", "You're The Inspiration", "Will You Still Love Me?", "Look Away", "Old Days" etc.
Questions 67 & 68 is one of my favorites. The lyrics are brilliant.
Polo I just started watching you & I’m pleased to see younger generation appreciating our music !
We had the BEST MUSIC!
I’ve loved it since a teenager!
Chicago came at you from so many angles. No matter who they had something for you. The great sounds of horns and harmonizing of the 60's and 70's.
I read that Terry Kath was Jimmy Hendrix favorite guitar player. Your instincts are on point! Great band with an incredible catalog. You've got lots yet to discover.
I am 70 years old. I could tell a story of the first time hearing this new album out by Chicago but I won't bore all of you. I was 16 years old. I will never forget any of that moment because the music of Chicago was it's background. I am so glad you liked it, Polo.
Thanks again ❤ for the company Polo. After 43 years I'm alone.😢 just don't no what to do 💔... ✌️ Polo.
It’s easy to see why this is considered to be one of the best live electric guitar solos ever recorded.
Terry was on FIRE !!! From the same concert - Ballet For A girl In Buchannon. Tanglewood 1970 - Be sure you get the full 14 minutes because it has been cut up. It includes both the Make Me Smile cut out and the Colour My World cut out. This time it is Terry (Guitar) that does the lead vocals.
I took your advice, and just went and listened to the ballad of a girl in Buchanan. Totally ****ing awesome. Still have chills. Many thanks!!
One of the greatest bands ever. Hard to believe this performance is from the year I graduated high school. So blessed to have grown up to all the great music and groups of the 60's throughout the 70's, 80's and 90's. Something groundbreaking coming out it seemed like every month. Thanks for your great reaction. Peace✌
Terry Kath RIP is an absolute guitar god and in my top 5 all time. He has an out of body experience during this solo which is one of the best of all time. What a shame that he left us so early.
I was so lucky to see THIS band in the early 70’s. 3+ hours of beautiful music. One of the best shows I’ve ever seen. And I’ve seen many.
I still remember the day Terry Kath died in January of 1978 😌🥺 He was the soul of the band ♥️ They have an extremely deep rabbit hole but worth every minute!! One of my favorite songs from Chicago is “Dialogue Parts I & II” ♥️ It’s all one song with 2 distinct sections. You would love it ♥️🎤🎶🎸♥️
Good song. Its about staying up all night writing music and the title refers to the time - twenty five or (twenty)6 to 4(am) that they wrote it .
74 year old black Vietnam veteran. Sit down, smoke a joint with a very good glass of Jefferson Reserve, and listen to the first three albums. It's going to be a long time, because all three are two album sets. But trust me, its worth it. Oh hell yeah.
Also Santana's first three albums. I guess that's when Santana and Chicago were hungry. Your stomach will make you move around, won't it. ❤️ ☮️ & happiness. The Chamber Brother's. 🇺🇲😎
I was in high school when this band exploded on the music scene , listen , discover the rest of their songs . Enjoy the journey like it used to be . Thank you for discovering one of the greatest bands of our generation.
I love in the early days like this how Terry would go off on a long improvised solo, get himself backed into corner then muscle his way out of it. What a journey he would take you on when he was live. The 9 minute solo on the live version of south california purples on the carnegie hall album is another example. You have no idea where hes going next or how hes going to get back. Always exciting to listen too
That solo is like nothing other I have ever heard.
So good. One of those we used to lay on the floor and listen to the whole album over and over.
Me too. Goosebumps. Every single time. And a tear. Takes me back. I love when an artist knows how to use their ‘vocal grit.’ They all do. Thanks for savoring them and keeping their timeless tunes rockin’!
I saw these guys in Detroit in the late 60s when the iconic Terry Kath, rip.. was with them. They were absolutely amazing!🌹🎶
Great reaction !! CHICAGO sold more albums than Elvis and The Beatles COMBINED !! Tremendous Fanbase and women loved them too !!
Since you want more, this entire concert is fire.
I love they left in when Robert comes off keyboards to help Danny with his drums. Then while roadie is fixing whatever Terry starts riffing, Robert jumps in on keyboardx, then Peter on bass. Little mini jam session before drum is fixed and Terry goes into song❤
I love this version. I was 6 years old when this song was released. I saw this live version for the first time a few months ago on CZcams and I can't stop watching it. I'm glad to see your generation is just now appreciating the classic rock that I've known all my life. My first live concert was Black Sabbath and Van Halen in Chicago 1978. Ozzy's last tour with Black Sabbath and Van Halen's first tour. What a great time to grow up. Rock on.
This concert was from a series of concerts at Tanglewood in 1970. The legendary Bill Graham (who became famous as the concert promoter for the Fillmore East and Fillmore West) talked the owner of Tanglewood, the Boston Pops Symphony, into putting on a series of rock concerts. Besides Chicago, Santana, The Who, Jethro Tull and other legends played there that summer. Anyone who is familiar with Santana doing "Soul Sacrifice" at Woodstock really needs to watch the official Tanglewood video of that at Tanglewood. Mike Shreve, Santana's drummer, said that he thought his drum solo was better there than his Woodstock solo. And his Woodstock solo was incredible. These concerts came at a time when all these bands were at the top of their game. No backup singers and dancers and costume changes to cover up mediocre talent. This was all about the music. That's why these concerts are still great 53 years later.
Last night my husband hooked up Bluetooth to our outdoor speakers so we could play off our phones. Husband suggested we do a Chicago marathon. I decided to play uptempo songs (about 30 songs).
Although I prefer the 70's albums, because of musical masterpieces, I played from all their studio albums. We both came to realize that they had so many songs that could have been singles if they had been with any other band from literally all their albums. They have created so many great songs that in their later years got pigeonholed as a adult contemporary band due to the record company's insistence on creating more of their very successful ballads. Don’t believe older fans that do not realize they never stopped laying down some rocking gems. Their catalog is so emense, it would take years for a CZcamsr to due reactions to all their best stuff if done once a week.
There's nothing like an EPIC live performance. Check out my favorite The Who's My Generation from Live at Leeds.! 15 minute medley with one banger of a riff after another. No one played with as much raw power and energy at the time.
Mesmerizing, arent they? LOVE Chicago, they have made my youth.❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
This was my first 8-track tape and became my first live show in 1973 at Oklahoma City. What a great start to my true music journey that is still going.✌
You may have to explain 8 track tapes to those younger than us who had them.
Fun fact: Jimi Hendrix thought Terry Kath, the guitar player, was the best guitar player he'd ever heard. He was also totally blown away with their horn section. This is arguably thy greatest rock guitarist to ever live being in absolute awe of this band.
Stop pushing that Hendrix myth, he made a comment to one of the horn players after a show saying 'your guitarist is better than me', it was an indication that he was very impressed, that's all.
@sg-yq8pm nobody knows for sure what he said, including you, so calm down chief.
@@sg-yq8pm because Kath was better than Hendrix.
We all had long hair in the late 60s/early 70s. I saw them twice in concert their heyday. They are just amazing. Their sound just flows through your body in an arena. It’s that powerful.
Peter Cetera sang the lead here, and Terry Kath (RIP) was the guitarist. The horns seem to echo the vocals, and underpin the guitar solo. Pure genius.
By the time I got to high school in the mid 70s, Chicago songs were a staple of our playbook. You can spend forever crawling through their songs, and hear something new every time.
I'm so happy you discovered Chicago!!! The 1st song I heard was "Make Me Smile," which is 🔥🔥. My favorite is "Saturday In the Park."
Studio version is intense and so clean. Utterly beautiful. One of my favorite jams.
Chicago... "Old Days".....Another total horns blaster with great lyrics ........ and totally a rocking song...
If I could go back in time, this is one of the performances I would make sure I saw. This whole concert is on YT. It is otherworldly. I saw these same guys play indoors in 1973. But to be at this venue, in the summer...my God
RIP Terry Kath. In my opinion the band has always been very good, but the Terry Kath days were amazing!!
Anything from their first 3 albums is worth a reaction.
V and VIII also.
Those of us who were first exposed to music in the late 60s and 70s were extremely lucky. It was a great era for music.
As a teen in the late 60s, groups like Chicago and Blood, Sweat, and Tears completely grabbed my musical interest because not only were they awesome rock bands... but they tilted towards jazz, esp. with their horn sections and interesting rhythms. Seemed to be a good way to go as their music has basically never grown old !! They've been revitalized by, of all things, a Russian-based group known as Leonid & Friends, all top tier musicians from the other side of the world !! Leo loved their music, and began transcribing it. Jump up a few years and they now tour the U.S. in the summer and have many great live-in-studio videos. Old music is new again !!
As a child of the 70's, this is the music of my life. Enjoy 😊
You have 11 records (From Chicago Transit Authority, first album, through Chicago II up to Chicago XI) with this exact lineup and music of this calibre. This whole concert (Tanglewood) gives you a pretty good idea of what the band did the first two albums. Later on their music got more mature and diverse as every member got input as a composer. The whole suite "Ballet for a girl in Buchannon" is a great follow up song. "Beginnings", "Does anybody really know what time it is", "Questions 67 & 68" are other classic songs.
This band. Omg! And the brass!! And Terry Kath and his guitar. Terry and his guitar one of a kind. RiP Terry. My favorite song of theirs with his performance
I was in High School when this came out! It was AWESOME! 😎
Saw them live too! Was able to get a guitar pick! I was in the 2nd row! They were GREAT!!!
Phenomenal song & band. Their old tracks define the expression "jam bands". ❤
People from 8 to 80 love this group and I can't think of a higher compliment
I’m not a musician but I am a lover of art and music is an incredible art form. What I love about you Polo is your are also an aficionado. You know when you hear. To hear you say “is there anything else from these guys that’s good? Let me know” 🤣🤣🤣🤣 For days brother! For days!
I was lucky enough to see Chicago Transit Authority in May of ‘70 before this concert. It was in Langhorne PA at Neshaminy High School in the GYM. We’re on the third row in front of Terry. I was so blown away after that I started my own 8piece jazz rock horn band. Miss him 💔🙏😎
You must do Their version of I’m a Man
ABSOLUTELY !!!
I don’t think I’ve heard a bad album from them, and they have a lot of albums!!!
The most underrated guitarist ever
Just gotta be commenter 1000 here. Made me shed tears seeing OP react to this for the first time... 50 years ago I was right there with you. What. Am. I. Hearing??? Thanks for sharing the moments here, bro. Your non-verbal reactions let me know you are a brother from another mother lol. Much love.
Phenomenal Band, every Album is
Awesome!! I grew up in the 70's and
Living now, I realize that I had the best
Music in the world. I'm very grateful
To have had all those amazing musicians at my fingertips !!!
The Chicago rabbit hole is one you
Will never forget!! Enjoy Polo ❤️
Me, too! There is good music now but the 70’s were the best!
I feel you brother!!!!!
It's SO cool that you played this song!
I've told people for years that thanks to my Dad's love of all genres of music I was born and raised in Philly but bands like this (I was 5 years old when this came out!) allowed me to hear music like the guitarist in this song!
Growing up with R&B and hip hop the only reason I was exposed to bands like Chicago is because it was the music I grew up with in my household.
I was born in 1967. A lot of young years were spent listening to music like this. Yet, I never knew about all THIS! 🔥🔥😊😊😊
Fire of course! Make sure you do "I'm a Man" (cover of the great Steve Winwood song) and "Make me Smile"
LIve version of I'm a Man at Tanglewood is fantastic.
@@97lynds21 indeed!
Every song on their first album should have been a number 1 hit , killer shit. Had to edit when you said Black Sabbath. Saw the two bands together in 1971, Sabbath opened up for them a night I will never forget.✌️
When my son was in middle school they played this tune and he played the drums…..😊
You hear people talk about a band being "tight", well these guys were SO tight that Terry could start strumming his axe perfectly timed to when the others would finish getting set up and come in with him right on time, in sync, not breaking rhythm with each other, gliding into the song as smoothly as an Olympic ski jumper sliding down the ramp to the gold medal flight.
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Jimi Hendrix told Chicago's publicist that Terry was a better guitar player than he was. They actually had plans to do shows together.
When Chicago made the studio album with this song on it, Cetera's jaw had been broken and he had to sing it through clenched teeth because his jaws were wired shut.
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Tanglewood is the super famous venue where the Boston Symphony Orchestra gives sold out performances. It has been around for a long time.
Tanglewood is a music venue and festival in the towns of Lenox and Stockbridge in the Berkshire Hills of western Massachusetts. It has been the summer home of the Boston Symphony Orchestra since 1937. Tanglewood is also home to three music schools: the Tanglewood Music Center, Tanglewood Learning Center, and the Boston University Tanglewood Institute. Besides classical music, Tanglewood hosts the Festival of Contemporary Music, jazz and popular artists, concerts, and frequent appearances by James Taylor, John Williams, and the Boston Pops.
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The real Chicago Transit Authority, the one that has been around since the 19th century, the one that is a department of the City of Chicago that regulates, oversees, maintains, et cetera, the commuter trains, ferries, and much other stuff, told the band to stop using their name or get their pants sued off.
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The lyrics say it, after that guitar solo, I feel like I need to sleep too.
Bass player is Peter Cetera
This entire concert at Tanglewood was smokin'; make some time to watch the whole recording! Terry Kath died way too soon. He was a born improvisor, never playing a solo the same way twice.
Saw them in concert 3 times when I was in college around this time. One of my favorite bands. So many good songs.
Great response Chicago not only was a great band with TOP musicians they were on the radio every single day all the time, hit after hit after hit…
Things are right in the world when the best artists musicians are the most successful as well
Much like them in regards were steely Dan earth wind n fire and soooo many more
RIP Terry Kath n ty
YOU HAVE NO IDEA their catalog is DEEP
Terry was a incredible talent on guitar and had a great voice. Lost way to soon
I had my teen years in the late 60s early 70s. I was so lucky to have the music from those years ingrained in me. Best musical time to be alive.
I had a complicated relationship with my father but I have to thank him for introducing me to so many great musical artists - Chicago, Aretha Franklin, Maynard Ferguson, Sly and the Family stone etc. Chicago is a band with stellar songwriting, and musicians.
Hope you’re doing well. Still praying for you. This is going to be good. I love when you experience a classic for the first time. Chicago is a great band!!
Chicago is THE best❤ First reaction? I bet it won't be your last!!
Beginning was the one to start your journey with, Polo. It was the first song of their first album. And it was M A G I C
Saw them in concert this year, three original members still touring. One of America's most under-rated bands. Check out: "Does Anybody Really Know What Time it is?" and "Saturday in the Park." This band is a hit parade for four decades of work.