Was time for the first Chicago track on the channel! And it was a banger!! Comment below other Chicago tracks we should consider checking out! Have a great one guys!! 🔥😁🤟🏻
This a perfect example of the diversity of the music we had available to us, and the way we listened to our music back in the 70s. No other era like it since then. A&A keep pushing on.
Chicago was one of those weird bands for me back in the 70's, especially playing bass in a hard rock band...the Sabbath, Zep, Stones genre....but my late mother, who was a brilliant pianist and music teacher, taught me a lot (other than my personal piano teacher) about harmony, melody and opening my eyed up to all types of music. Chicago was one of those bands, and the were no joke live. Saw them 3 times in Detroit, and admist all of the heavy metal and glam that came out, they were really refreshing, but potent with their talent level. Terry Kath, RIP, was one helluva guitar player, could play with the best of them. I 've always thought that "I Just Want to be Free" is another killer tune, but so many good ones!!
So agree with other comments...you guys picked the best Chicago song to listen to...one of the all-time great classic rock guitar solos...if you want to really blow your mind try Ballet for a Girl in Buchanan...same album...it is a masterpiece!
@@TheGraywolf4life True. There are a lot of people that fall into that category. Some names are well known, some not. I'd also include Alex Lifeson, Ritchie Kotzen, Eric Gales just to name a few...
So, I am old enough to be your grandma (65) and I cannot thank you enough for this station. Every song you play is a memory for me and I love to watch your expressions and hear your comments about songs that mean so much to me: Emerson Lake and Palmer, Chicago, Edgar winter, etc. I will continue to be one of your most faithful fans!
And I'm even older (78) - been a music lover all my life, esp R&R. I just discovered you guys, and really like the tone and spirit of your reactions. I'm going to explore more of your videos and then start submitting a few more suggestions. For now, a Chicago love song you might like. For me it's one of the most beautiful tunes of the whole R&R era. (Mid 50's thru about '95). There's still some real talent out there, but most of today's "artists" need auto-tune to sound even half way decent. Glad we did not have anything like that back in the day. Our singers had to actually be able to sing.
Samuel Glass lol SAME! When he said all his mom played was the 80s ballads I literally had to stop the video and laugh my @ss off. I was like, “oh dude, you have ZERO idea of what you’re about to hear.”
One of the greatest guitar solos in the history of rock, recorded in 1970 when rock guitar was in its infancy and most everyone else was playing standard boxy blues riffs. Plus, 25 or 6 to 4 was a huge top 5 hit, and it was unheard of to have a lengthy solo like this on a hit pop song. Terry Kath was arguably the most underrated player of all- time and it was none other than Jimi Hendrix who was blown away by Terry’s playing. Chicago was an unknown band and opening for Albert King at a club in LA when Hendrix came backstage with Mitch Michell and praised the group and declared that Terry was better than him. That statement is often questioned by snooty guitar wankers, but Jimi backed it up by taking Chicago on the road as his opening act. This paved the way for Chicago’s instant success that resulted in 12 straight platinum albums in the 70’s alone. Unquestionably one of the greatest rock bands of all time, who defined the use of brass in rock. Dive into ANY one of Chicago’s albums during the Terry Kath era and you’ll discover a treasure trove of hard rock, pop, jazz, r&b, Latin, all with Chicago’s signature sound of incredible horns and amazing vocals. Oh, and plenty of great work by Mr. Kath as well. Enjoy!
Guys: its a 10.00 Terry Kath warp 3 speed, tearing through scales while Peter Cetera wails out the lyrics is INSANE. Hendrix spoke of his TOURmates, Terry Kath, as the greatest living guitar player on Earth. That's because he, along with Jeff Beck and Peter Green WERE the best in the World. "The dude knew how to sing?" It's Peter Cetera *One of Rock's few true tenor's. Go back and listen to Kath soloing throughout the whole GD song. Then listen to Kath the entire song. It's possibly the most insane technical solo in Rock History.
Terry Kath, who died young, was the guitar player. Hendrix mentioned him repeatedly as one of his favorite players. These guys had hit after hit BEFORE they went into their 80s love song phase.
Funny they mentioned the guitar sounding like horns, Hendrix was searching for that tone as well. Remember, they didn't have all the effects pedals that are around now. The history of rock can be traced through the development of ways to manipulate tone. Hendrix had a wah pedal, feedback, and maybe some fuzz. Just imagine what he could've done with modern equipment.
@@dougmphilly think he did in those days. He was one of the guys I studied. Think Buddy Rich said he wasyhis favorite rock drummer. Chicago in general didn't have sex appeal of the metal bands and Rolling Stone has its own agenda. How many years to get Chicago in hall of fame or no Grand Funk Railroad. Political world we live in.
When I first heard the song, I thought he was describing a bad acid trip. The lyrics make perfect sense for that. Then the writer came out and revealed that it was about writer's block. I was rather disappointed. The acid trip concept is way more interesting.
Yep, pre-dawn, partying all night. You’re at that point where you ask yourself: do I crash or should I do more (of whatever they’re recreating with) and make it an all nighter? This explanation from the Terry Kath documentary.
Seeing these youngsters bobbing their heads takes me back to the 70’s when I was doing the same while cranking up my cassette player to these groups Chicago, Doobie Bros, Eagles etc
HS CLass of '79 here. Add in some Foreigner, Fleetwood Mac, Journey, Styx, BOston, Kansas, with some ass-kicking Heart for good measure and that's my JHS and HS era.
The only witness to Hendrix saying anything about Kath's playing was one of Chicago's horn players. Beyond that Hendrix keeps getting misquoted about him and a few other guitarists. All the same quote.
Bill Sager , yes, one drummer, but he did some double tracks. Floor tom sixteenths complementing the main drum groove toward the end is the most apparent. Not a criticism, just an observation.
@@jenuwinedisneyphiles4927 Yes, at one point Buddy did point out Danny`s drumming skills. Later Buddy also pointed out the great drumming of one Neil Peart. A compliment coming from Buddy was HUGE. I was lucky enough to see him play live, and he was SCARY good.
I don’t know if you will see this since this is one of your older reviews, but I just wanted to let you guys know that I watch this review about once a month because your reaction when it starts to play is PRICELESS! Glad you got to hear the other side of Chicago, not just the love songs.
Sad story: after hearing me say many many times "I saw them in concert" my son said "I guess you must have been really cute and fun on the old days".. as opposed to now.. gee thanks
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@@steveandme63 I would have said something like "no, pretty much the same as now, I just didn't have kids draining my bank account and life blood out of me " ROFLMFAO
This song is a pure classic in any era. For composition, musicianship and production. It's an 11 on a 10 scale. What you guys call S tier....It defines the best of it's genre, in any age.
Michael .Wise it’s almost criminal that Kath is not brought up alongside Hendrix, Page, Clapton, Beck, etc when people discuss the great guitarists of that era.
Kath was a true team player. The band was founded & run as an ensemble. A virtuoso one. Worked for 20 years until Cetera wanted to be a solo act too. Catch their 2018 concert tour doing the whole Chicago II album live. (Lamm and Pankow and Loughnane still kickin’ it). The Vietnam protest stuff will blow you away.
@@eliasswift2921 Agreed! Additionally, Terry could alternate between rhythm and lead guitar while singing at the same time. This guy was off the charts!
The Tanglewood live version on youtube is amazing, watching the song slowly crank to life as the crew messes with the cymbal setup. I love it when Terry opens up the gain on the guitar and let's it rip.
vern jackson My Dad raised me (in the 70s) on Hendrix, the Beatles, Rolling Stones, etc. I was four and I could sing every one of their songs, all of them. Besides, All this stuff. He loved the rascals. Credence Clear Water, forget it. Everything. When I got older and I was a teen in the 80s of course I loved all this plus Rush, Queen, Black Sabbath, the Eagles, Boston, Doobie Brothers, etc. I was also into punk and heavy metal. The album Kill Em’ All by Metallica blew my mind right out of my head. I ranches from the hardest most dirty sh*t I could get my hands on to the most poignant, artist, pieces of perfection rock could dish out.
The horn guys wrote most of the songs...James Pankow. The drummer Danny Seraphine is one of the best technical drummers! Also 3 legit lead singers Robert Lamm (also keyboards) Peter Ceterra (also bass) and Terry Kath (lead guitar)
If you ask James Pankow he will tell you that Robert Lamm is the main songwriter for Chicago. Lamm has also recorded brilliant solo albums outside of Chicago.
"25 or 6 to 4" is a reference to the time of day -- when you go back to listen to the lyrics, it's about those deep conversations you have where you lose track of time and suddenly it's almost 4 in the morning -- well, 25 or 26 minutes until then, anyway. Do I go to sleep now? Do we keep this going? It's 25 or 6 to 4 a.m. ... I love the guitar solo in this track. Check out "Does Anybody Really Know What Time It Is", "Make Me Smile" (the B-side to that, "Color My World", is arguably their first love song of the type Andy was referring to), "Beginnings", or "Saturday In The Park", though in my opinion you started with their best track. And if you want more songs with rock groups incorporating horn sections from around the same time, check out Blood, Sweat and Tears, particularly their songs "Spinning Wheel", "Lucrezia McEvil", and "You Made Me So Very Happy" (though my mother hated them and thought they were poseurs while she felt Chicago was genuine), and the Ides of March's "Vehicle". All from roughly that same time period, all of them clearly influenced by the Beatles song "Got To Get You Into My Life".
Since you brought up Blood, Sweat & Tears, they never equaled their first album, Child is Father to the Man. It is an unbelievable fusion of rock, blues and jazz. It was the creation of the great Al Kooper and BS&T never sounded the same after that album (and Al's departure.) Try for starters "I Love You More than You'll Ever Know" or "I Can't Quit Her."
Saw them live at Carnegie Hall in 1971. We anxiously watched as "the roadies" set-up all of the equipment. To everyone's shock, "the roadies" picked up the instruments, and began their magic!! It was the amazing Chicago getting themselves ready to rock!!! They were sublime! Please watch "25 or 6 to 4" done live at Tanglewood. You'll then truly appreciate them. Besides, I want to watch your faces when Terry Kath plays his solo!!!
Hi Nita. OMG! I envy you!!!! I would have given ANYTHING to see them live at Carnegie Hall in 1971. You witnessed history! That live album is one of my 10 albums I absolutely could not live without....
Check out Trey Anastasio Band, if you dig good horn sections. While it’s a “side project” group from his main band, Trey incorporates terrific young horn players in his modern “big band”
Great that you picked up on what appears to be "two drummers" ! However, it's not two drummers. In an interview, original Chicago drummer & founding member Danny Seraphine stated that he recorded his drumming twice for the cut adding frills during the second recording which is why you hear what appears to be a second drummer. Regarding the meaning of the song, Robert Lamm, founding member & keyboardist stated that he had been up all night writing, was exhausted and couldn't figure out if the time on the clock was 25 or 6 to 4 a.m. when he looked at it. He said the song is just about trying to write a song.
You guys sure listen to a lot of my generations music...I am 61..but I can't blame you, my generation put out the best music of any generation before or after, and it is not even close.
59 here, 60's and 70's were the absolute greatest for rock and roll. It's only a shame most of us didn't have very good audio equipment. It was so aggravating listening to your favorite music in a car and having the 8-track player switch channels in the middle of your favorite song at the same time not being able to hear the high notes as if you were listening to it through a paper bag.
Earth Wind & Fire, Kool & the Gang, AND don't forget about KC & the Sunshine Band, all had killer brass. Unfortunately, they don't do funk. If they did, I'd have tons more recommendations for them. Billy Preston, Ohio Players, The O Jays, Stevie Wonder, The Isley Bros. The Deele, just to name a few. Outta Space by Billy Preston And Superstition by Stevie Wonder are 2 of my all-time favorites.
@@pattyg8464 Yes! I think they did the horns for a few other bands, also. I could be wrong, but I think I've heard that they did horns for Huey Lewis and the News.
You guys REALLY need to check out Steely Dan. I suggest start out with "Peg" and then many more like "Hey Nineteen" and "Kid Charlamagne" they will blow you away. Another phenomenal band from the 70's....
Kid Charlemagne and Don’t Take Me Alive have fantastic guitar work by Larry Carlton. Steely Dan is really only two guys. They had different musicians on each of their albums - would pick based on the type of songs they were doing.
Great song. Another song: I'm A Man, Beginnings.Their sound changed when their lead singer and guitarist, Terry Kath, accidentally shot himself. Take this song literally. he was exhausted and trying to write a song at 4 in the morning
Mike Riddle - yep, our high school band played it at football & basketball games, too. Mitchell H.S. In Colorado Springs (class of ‘74). Always a crowd pleaser!
Close. But this was written in the late 1960's. It's about an LSD trip. If you've ever taken LSD this describes the experience perfectly. Plus, I heard Robert Lamm explain what it meant back then. But you'll never get them to admit it now.
@@davidgagne3569 Why would they admit it back then but not now? There's far less stigma around drugs now than there was then. You're telling me in the era of CBS telling The Doors not to say the word "higher" on the Ed Sullivan show these guys had no issue admitting that it was about acid, but now 'they'll never admit it'. Sorry, not buying it. Plus he's said multiple times its about him being up 25 minutes to 4am, trying to write a song. And all the lyrics match up with that explanation perfectly.
@@moonlitegram Actually people are a lot less likely to admit to LSD trips now. Pot everybody admits to but not acid. And Chicago has changed radically from when this song first was released. Their music lost the edge as they became a band that featured gentle love ballads for women. Finally, seasoned musicians are a lot more savvy about what they say to the press. A band that features mainly love songs for mom isn't going to be talking about acid trips.
@@davidgagne3569 Yea, not buying it. Thats a lot of conjecture. My money is on what Lamm has stated it was about vs random dudes theories on the internet...
@@PintoSeminars Yes, he even said that on his DVD. But people confuse whats happening on the intro. The sound of the "extra" snare hit is actually Terry Kath scratching muted strings, as demonstrated here..th-cam.com/video/xcCnNC6Gg4Y/w-d-xo.html.
The joy I experienced in watching two young guys listening for the very first time to what for my generation (I'll be 64 in 3 weeks) was one of the defining rock songs was truly a pleasure. This song had the respect of everyone back in the day. Interesting that the first thing the guy on the right picked up on was the drumming (which was slamming) because to me this song is basically Terry Kath's manifesto. When I was a kid Terry Kath was considered one of the most potent forces playing guitar. His solo on this is one of the greatest on record. He was a monster talent whose life was cut way too short due to a stupid gun incident. He was the heart and soul of this band before he died and was irreplaceable. I never get tired of hearing this song.
Chicago has been around since the late 1960's and still giving us great and memorable music. They can rock at times and other times have some ballads and soft soothing music. This is an example of a song that rocks. Another group that sounds similar is BLOOD SWEAT AND TEARS.Some other songs by Chicago that you guys should give a listen to are: SATURDAY IN THE PARK, FEELIN' STRONGER EVERYDAY, BEGINNINGS AND WISHING YOU WERE HERE.
My first concert, in 1973. A 13 year old girl, and my love for The Osmond Brothers went right out the window... bubblegum girl turned hard rocker overnight!
Perhaps it was good for these two listeners because it has so much lead guitar from one of the most unsung virtuoso, but the entire band, background vocals, the horns, a meaningful lyric, etc really shines on "Does Anybody Know What Time It Is?", or Perhaps "Make Me Smile" that has a nice guitar solo, and shows off Terry Kath's voice
@@jhandle4196 You are right, saw them twice in concert, once with Sha na na as a warm up, and what a contrast. If you are looking for another big brassy band with powerful vocals from back in the day, similar to Chicago, you might want to check out Lighthouse, who had a number of hits like One Fine Morning, Hats off to the Stranger & Pretty Lady
This is one of the great things of 70s music - Bands/musicians were extremely versatile. You have Alice Cooper singing a soft pop ballad (not even a rock ballad) like "You and Me. You have Dr. Hook & The Medicine Show singing country in one song, sounding like they would never sing anything else and singing soul in the next song, totally selling it as well. And than there are The Hollies, having very schmaltzy hits like "The Air That I Breathe" and a song like "Long Cool Woman (in a Black Dress) which is totally badass.
When these guys came out it was so different. Never heard the big band sound in rock before. “I’m a Man” and “Beginning” are soooo great. Thanks guys. Great choice.
Andy and Alex, greetings from San Diego. I'm 57, highschool class of '80, I believe that the 70's and early 80's is by far the finest era for Classic Rock-n-Roll and Classic R&B. I discovered your videos about a couple of weeks ago, and I totally enjoy them, you guys Rock! I respectfully suggest a band, along with an album, and that would be The Cars, and the Candy-O album, released on June 13th 1979, I recommend the 5th and 6th songs of the album, that blends with an amazing transition. A spectacular band and album. Give it a shot. Best wishes and continued success.😊
I was thinking the same thing Tony....The Cars!! I think these two would appreciate them. The Cars, the first band to integrate electronics in a new way.
“Saturday In The Park” by Chicago should be next! Another masterpiece and it’s hard to just not smile throughout the song. It gives off really good vibes 🙏🏻💚
Did anyone mention the exquisite syncopation of the horns? I played this in H.S. Stage Band and having the horns stay in that impeccable rhythm is not at all easy!
If you ever played a horn in a high school stage band you know every single note of this song. It's a stage band standard. same as "Vehicle", and I'm trying to think of a couple more.
More Chicago, Beginnings, Feeling Stronger Every Day, Make Me Smile, Does Anybody Really Know What Time It Is, Dialogue. I’m leaving out a number of great songs. There is so much from the early days, before Terry Kath’s death. And I wholeheartedly agree with the live versions from the Tanglewood concert mentioned by another commentator. Watch Terry play guitar live I think you’ll both more than appreciate and enjoy it.
@@kitoyobeni1 'Questions 67 & 68" is another classic rock cut. If you dig this kind of brassy, muscular jazz-rock, listen to Blood, Sweat, and Tears, Ides of March, Tower of Power, and Weather Report. If you like horns, but dig more sophistication and style, you'll find it in Steely Dan/Donald Fagen, Earth Wind and Fire, Quincy Jones, and Ramsey Lewis.
Yeah totally underrated. People have hardly ever heard of this band called Chicago. Have they ever sold any albums or played any concerts or made millions of dollars, perhaps?
I think this trend is building, been building for like 10 years. I'm hearing alot of people irl tell me they watch the reactions of all these young people getting HIT with the sounds and being greedy for more! This old broad is loving it.
I close my eyes & I’m right there..Blessed to have lived my childhood in the 70’s. Wish I could get a time machine and take my kids back to when life made sense
'Make Me Smile' is my favorite banger by Chicago. The one titled 'Make Me Smile / Now More Than Ever' @ 4&1/2 mins. Alex, you'll think there's 2 drummers/overdubs on this one, too.
Chicago was one of the first “protest” bands of the late 60’s. College FM stations played their songs when AM radio at that time would not. I recommend “Make Me Smile” as your next song. It showcases the entire band and Terry Kath’s singing 👍
Chicago's 70's recordings are amazing and this track is a banger for sure. Another awesome track to check out which is just amazing is 'Call On Me' from 1974 with Peter Cetera on lead vocals...it remains my one of my favorite Chicago tracks to this day. Great reaction guys! 👍
Hey guys, 2 things about Chicago: they once asked Jimi Hendrix who his favorite guitarist was and (without hesitation ) he said Terry Kath. This is the "tightest" band you'll ever see live. If you ever get to see them live, by all means GO! You'll never regret it!
My fav album of all time, they just got softer and softer with every new record. I understand that music progresses with time, but, CTA was unique. I live in Australia, and back then, until 25 or 6 to 4 was a hit here, NOBODY knew who CTA was. What a legend Terry Kath was, but he must of hated the bands new direction.
I had never heard this live until about a year ago when I found a version that is so good I was truly stunned. It's know as the Tanglewood version. Someone else has likely mentioned that the title refers to the answer one of the band members gave when asked what time it was one morning.
Me too. Simply floored by Terry Kath. The band definitely missed his influence when he accidentally killed himself. His voice was a nice contrast to Lamm and Cetera. Always liked bands with multiple lead singers.
This song was at the forefront of what Chicago Transit Authority represented, a rock band with a horn section and no Alex there was only one drummer. I recommend that you view the actual video on TH-cam to truly appreciate the genius of Terry Kath’s guitar and vocal skills. It was after his passing that they evolved into the “love songs” genre.
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Was time for the first Chicago track on the channel! And it was a banger!! Comment below other Chicago tracks we should consider checking out! Have a great one guys!! 🔥😁🤟🏻
Andy & Alex Anything
This was the one I would have..chose... They were a mainstay in the early 70s😎😎 Power Horns
This a perfect example of the diversity of the music we had available to us, and the way we listened to our music back in the 70s. No other era like it since then. A&A keep pushing on.
Chicago was one of those weird bands for me back in the 70's, especially playing bass in a hard rock band...the Sabbath, Zep, Stones genre....but my late mother, who was a brilliant pianist and music teacher, taught me a lot (other than my personal piano teacher) about harmony, melody and opening my eyed up to all types of music. Chicago was one of those bands, and the were no joke live. Saw them 3 times in Detroit, and admist all of the heavy metal and glam that came out, they were really refreshing, but potent with their talent level. Terry Kath, RIP, was one helluva guitar player, could play with the best of them. I 've always thought that "I Just Want to be Free" is another killer tune, but so many good ones!!
So agree with other comments...you guys picked the best Chicago song to listen to...one of the all-time great classic rock guitar solos...if you want to really blow your mind try Ballet for a Girl in Buchanan...same album...it is a masterpiece!
The late great Terry Kath is literally the most under rated guitarist in Rock
I agree 100% percent.
I read that when Hendrix heard them he said "I'm good this guy (Terry Kath) is great ".
JD Zube don’t forget that voice of his. What a voice he had. Love Chicago
I agree but would put Tom Johnston in the same category.
@@TheGraywolf4life True. There are a lot of people that fall into that category. Some names are well known, some not. I'd also include Alex Lifeson, Ritchie Kotzen, Eric Gales just to name a few...
Terry Kath was a beast on the guitar. The horns also added a lot to this tune. His death was a great loss.
Terry Kath is one of the most under appreciated guitarists ever.
Also, one of the deadest.
Jimmie Hendrix once said, " your lead guitarist is better than me". He was speaking of Terry Kath of Chicago.
Agreed. And also Martin Barre.
@@rickross8917 Jimi was blown away by Terry Kath's passion when he played; you could FEEL it when he played.....
@@bigmike2464 Jimi once said, " Terry does things with that guitar that I don't even know how to do."
So, I am old enough to be your grandma (65) and I cannot thank you enough for this station. Every song you play is a memory for me and I love to watch your expressions and hear your comments about songs that mean so much to me: Emerson Lake and Palmer, Chicago, Edgar winter, etc. I will continue to be one of your most faithful fans!
Glad you’re enjoying it! ❤️
@Kim Cree Hey Im only 5 years behind you, so I totally feel that.
And I'm even older (78) - been a music lover all my life, esp R&R. I just discovered you guys, and really like the tone and spirit of your reactions. I'm going to explore more of your videos and then start submitting a few more suggestions. For now, a Chicago love song you might like. For me it's one of the most beautiful tunes of the whole R&R era. (Mid 50's thru about '95). There's still some real talent out there, but most of today's "artists" need auto-tune to sound even half way decent. Glad we did not have anything like that back in the day. Our singers had to actually be able to sing.
A lot of us are “older”. I’m 61.
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Would you give up some nice strange for these fellas?
I started grinning the moment you said that you'd only heard their "love songs", knowing EXACTLY what was coming!
Samuel Glass lol SAME! When he said all his mom played was the 80s ballads I literally had to stop the video and laugh my @ss off. I was like, “oh dude, you have ZERO idea of what you’re about to hear.”
Right??!! I was fortunate enough to see them in their early years 4 times in concert. Twice with Terry Kath.
One of the greatest guitar solos in the history of rock, recorded in 1970 when rock guitar was in its infancy and most everyone else was playing standard boxy blues riffs. Plus, 25 or 6 to 4 was a huge top 5 hit, and it was unheard of to have a lengthy solo like this on a hit pop song. Terry Kath was arguably the most underrated player of all- time and it was none other than Jimi Hendrix who was blown away by Terry’s playing. Chicago was an unknown band and opening for Albert King at a club in LA when Hendrix came backstage with Mitch Michell and praised the group and declared that Terry was better than him. That statement is often questioned by snooty guitar wankers, but Jimi backed it up by taking Chicago on the road as his opening act. This paved the way for Chicago’s instant success that resulted in 12 straight platinum albums in the 70’s alone. Unquestionably one of the greatest rock bands of all time, who defined the use of brass in rock. Dive into ANY one of Chicago’s albums during the Terry Kath era and you’ll discover a treasure trove of hard rock, pop, jazz, r&b, Latin, all with Chicago’s signature sound of incredible horns and amazing vocals. Oh, and plenty of great work by Mr. Kath as well. Enjoy!
Haha! Me too! The fact you had to restart it was golden
“Wait! Restart that. I just got slapped in the face.
The 60's and 70's Chicago is a heck of a lot better than the 80's Chicago.
Love me tomorrow!!!! Ha!
@@carlgibbons5777 Make Me Smile! lol
@@daveowens9849 love that one!
Agreed
“Does anybody really know what time it is”
A new generation discovers the greatness of Chicago. Makes me smile.
I saw what you did there ....... :)
Ranelyn McLean 😁
Well played. Well played :)
LeAnn Kaattari ha ha ha .... I saw what you did there! 😉
Guys: its a 10.00 Terry Kath warp 3 speed, tearing through scales while Peter Cetera wails out the lyrics is INSANE. Hendrix spoke of his TOURmates, Terry Kath, as the greatest living guitar player on Earth. That's because he, along with Jeff Beck and Peter Green WERE the best in the World. "The dude knew how to sing?" It's Peter Cetera *One of Rock's few true tenor's.
Go back and listen to Kath soloing throughout the whole GD song. Then listen to Kath the entire song. It's possibly the most insane technical solo in Rock History.
The guitar solo alone in this song makes it a 10 for me.
The wow wow just blows me away every time!
Terry Kath, who died young, was the guitar player. Hendrix mentioned him repeatedly as one of his favorite players. These guys had hit after hit BEFORE they went into their 80s love song phase.
Hendricks was blessed guitarist and yes he was quoted saying that
Funny they mentioned the guitar sounding like horns, Hendrix was searching for that tone as well. Remember, they didn't have all the effects pedals that are around now. The history of rock can be traced through the development of ways to manipulate tone. Hendrix had a wah pedal, feedback, and maybe some fuzz. Just imagine what he could've done with modern equipment.
Yes!!!
DJ Murphy
You’re absolutely right about that. Hit after hit before they went in love songs in the 80’s.
Actually, Hendrix said Terry was a better guitar player than he was.
One drummer. Danny Seraphine was a monster on the kit.
RoryVanucchi a shame that he didn’t get the recognition
RoryVanucchi Couldn't agree more; one of the greats.
doug marcus Very True
@@dougmphilly think he did in those days. He was one of the guys I studied. Think Buddy Rich said he wasyhis favorite rock drummer. Chicago in general didn't have sex appeal of the metal bands and Rolling Stone has its own agenda. How many years to get Chicago in hall of fame or no Grand Funk Railroad. Political world we live in.
One drummer- different tracks
It’s pre-dawn. 25 or 26 to 4 am. He’s sitting cross legged on the floor trying to come up with lyrics for a new song on a deadline. Feeling pressure.
Zach Fisher ahhh thanks had no idea
You are correct sir!
When I first heard the song, I thought he was describing a bad acid trip. The lyrics make perfect sense for that. Then the writer came out and revealed that it was about writer's block. I was rather disappointed. The acid trip concept is way more interesting.
And you have to remember the era. Analog clocks. I guess if it was written today it would have been 25 minutes to 4.
Yep, pre-dawn, partying all night. You’re at that point where you ask yourself: do I crash or should I do more (of whatever they’re recreating with) and make it an all nighter? This explanation from the Terry Kath documentary.
This is a true rock masterpiece.
On a scale of 1 to 10, this track is a 25
@scottjames1401
25 or 6 possibly...
Seeing these youngsters bobbing their heads takes me back to the 70’s when I was doing the same while cranking up my cassette player to these groups Chicago, Doobie Bros, Eagles etc
Same here in my dorm room with friends and Aerosmith, Queen and Lynyrd Skynyrd!
8 track for me
You damn right
Doing it on my 8 track in my first car.. ford Vega
HS CLass of '79 here. Add in some Foreigner, Fleetwood Mac, Journey, Styx, BOston, Kansas, with some ass-kicking Heart for good measure and that's my JHS and HS era.
Guitarist Terry Kath, was Jimi Hendrix's favorite guitarist.
Jimi was also very fond of Billy Gibbons, too.
Actually, Jimi said Terry Kath was the best guitarist he ever heard. Which in itself should say something about Terry.
@@dwightfrye6944 I would love to see the video of Hendrix naming his favorite guitar player. He named many, it is said.
The only witness to Hendrix saying anything about Kath's playing was one of Chicago's horn players. Beyond that Hendrix keeps getting misquoted about him and a few other guitarists. All the same quote.
Hendrix said "this dude Terry Kath plays better than me"
No, only one drummer. Danny Seraphine - one of the most criminally underrated drummers.
Bill Sager , yes, one drummer, but he did some double tracks. Floor tom sixteenths complementing the main drum groove toward the end is the most apparent. Not a criticism, just an observation.
He and Jeff Porcaro
@@itsjustme9751 Jeff Porcaro underrated? Uh, no.
I've heard an apocryphal story that Buddy Rich felt that Danny Seraphine was the best drummer in rock and roll.
@@jenuwinedisneyphiles4927 Yes, at one point Buddy did point out Danny`s drumming skills. Later Buddy also pointed out the great drumming of one Neil Peart. A compliment coming from Buddy was HUGE. I was lucky enough to see him play live, and he was SCARY good.
I don’t know if you will see this since this is one of your older reviews, but I just wanted to let you guys know that I watch this review about once a month because your reaction when it starts to play is PRICELESS! Glad you got to hear the other side of Chicago, not just the love songs.
They are older videos are so much more exciting and fun to watch. They are newer stuff is a lot more polished and mellow and I don’t like it as much
When Terry died, the whole sound of Chicago seemed to die...yeah, it resurrected itself, but it was a different Chicago. RIP brother.
Famous last words: "Don't worry, it's not loaded."
I felt exactly the same way. When I found out he died and then heard their next album I felt like Iost my favorite band forever.
Check out Terry Kath's Tell Me!
His daughter made a great documentary about searching for his main guitar. She never knew him, and it was her way of getting to know him.
Try “Feelin Stronger Every Day”, a rockin stellar track!
My favorite Chicago song...
That tune rocks
Mine as well. Drummer Danny Seraphine is another in the way of underrated musicians.
uncletom618 Cosigned with enthusiasm!
Feeling Stronger Everyday is awesome!
My bumper sticker sez, "I may be old, buy I saw the good bands!"
We did, didn't we??? Steppenwolf, Foghat, Molly Hatchet, Styx, Chicago, Average White Band....I sure miss those days!!
Sad story: after hearing me say many many times "I saw them in concert" my son said "I guess you must have been really cute and fun on the old days".. as opposed to now.. gee thanks
but not buy Fix it!
I need that bumper sticker! Ozzy. Journey Kiss. Motley Crue. Ac Dc. Guns N Roses. Ratt. Judas Priest. Allman Bros. Aerosmith. Quit Riot. ZZ Top. Black Sabbath. Molly Hatchet. Poison. Deep Purple. Rush. Heart. And so many more!
@@steveandme63 I would have said something like "no, pretty much the same as now, I just didn't have kids draining my bank account and life blood out of me " ROFLMFAO
This song is a pure classic in any era. For composition, musicianship and production. It's an 11 on a 10 scale. What you guys call S tier....It defines the best of it's genre, in any age.
You guys need to react to the Tanglewood live version
I second that! It's incredible
@@ralphboyle I THIRD!!
I fourth ! Amazing.
absolutely!!
@@flubblert Yes yes yes yes. Amazing version!
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The greatest guitar solo by a guy most people have never heard of.
Michael .Wise it’s almost criminal that Kath is not brought up alongside Hendrix, Page, Clapton, Beck, etc when people discuss the great guitarists of that era.
@@danmcconnell5941 this.
@@danmcconnell5941 Jimi Hendrix has been reported to have said that Terry Kath was a better guitarist then he was.
Kath was a true team player. The band was founded & run as an ensemble. A virtuoso one. Worked for 20 years until Cetera wanted to be a solo act too. Catch their 2018 concert tour doing the whole Chicago II album live. (Lamm and Pankow and Loughnane still kickin’ it). The Vietnam protest stuff will blow you away.
Jim Dake i never why the band gave into Cetera? Especially lamm
"Beginnings " shows how talented this band was. The song rocks
All those major seventh chords in it
Matt Bailey maj7 chords are so damn beautiful. I love playing them on my guitar, it brings the song life and color
Terry Kath was the soul of this group. When he died, it was over for Chicago.
Well said.
Not over. Different, but not bad. They got rich off the Cetara/David Foster era. Their newest album has some good stuff on it. 50 years later.
I have to agree with Phil. Not over but definitely changed. Two distinctly different bands
arguably one of the best guitar solos ever. Terry Kath was the greatest. Played rythym and lead at the same time.
Terry Kath was the boss 🎸🎤🔥
Liberation and poem 58 also great contenders!
I mean, there's so many guitarists who played rhythm and lead. Terry Kath was definitely one of the best to do it. Alex Lifeson as well!
@@eliasswift2921 Agreed! Additionally, Terry could alternate between rhythm and lead guitar while singing at the same time. This guy was off the charts!
Jimi Hendrix said he was the best he had ever heard ... Even better than himself .... Jimi looked up to Terry
College Boy, trust me, there was only one drummer. The Great Danny Seraphine and one of the greatest guitarist of all time, the Late Great Terry Kath
But he did double track his drums, so there are 2 drum performances.
I sure would have loved hearing more of Terry; it was really a loss for the planet when Terry left us so soon. He was my favorite, too.
The Allman Brothers used two drummers, as did Derek Trucks (who is related vis his uncle one of the drummers) in his band.
Hendrix called Terry Cath the world's greatest lead guitarist
Sorry Ralph. Neil Peart never needed dual tracks to sound good. Seraphine couldn’t hold Pearts stick bag.
The Tanglewood live version on youtube is amazing, watching the song slowly crank to life as the crew messes with the cymbal setup. I love it when Terry opens up the gain on the guitar and let's it rip.
Chicago “Feeling Stronger Every Day” and the eight minute version of “Beginnings”
When Chicago opened for Hendrix in Houston, he said Terry Kath was the best guitar player he had ever seen.
If i had a quid for every guitarist that story was told about! 😂🤣
And he is!
@@dodibenabba1378 Really. I had only heard this one.
I heard the same about Billy Gibbons
Also Hendrix re Rory Gallagher
I believe Jimi Hendrix said that Chicago's guitarist Terry Kath was the best he ever heard and better than him.
Yes that's correct
It is an old story, at least.
It's a true story but Jimi was very humble so him saying it doesn't make it true sometimes its just being nice.
Hendrix said that about every great guitarist. Jimi was very modest.
@@marshman96 right on; Hendrix said that about almost all of the greats of his time period, even Roy Clark.
It’s so cute to see younguns learning about real music
Agreed😁
thought the same thing -
vern jackson My Dad raised me (in the 70s) on Hendrix, the Beatles, Rolling Stones, etc. I was four and I could sing every one of their songs, all of them. Besides, All this stuff. He loved the rascals. Credence Clear Water, forget it. Everything. When I got older and I was a teen in the 80s of course I loved all this plus Rush, Queen, Black Sabbath, the Eagles, Boston, Doobie Brothers, etc. I was also into punk and heavy metal. The album Kill Em’ All by Metallica blew my mind right out of my head. I ranches from the hardest most dirty sh*t I could get my hands on to the most poignant, artist, pieces of perfection rock could dish out.
😁
Ha
I love all Chicago music.
Hey, Jamel sent me
Such an Essential Track by them, Considered to be their best song ever made should do the Live at Tanglewood 1970 such a brilliant Guitar solo
Yes phenomenal guitar solo but also Probably the most underrated horn section in rock
Do ALL the Tanglewood songs.
Actually it's 25 or 26 minutes to 4am in the morning when the writer wrote the song.
Yes! Was going to say that. I still have this album, had it since 1973. The enclosed poster hung above my bed until I married in '78. Love Chicago!
Siting cross-legged on the floor; 25 or 6 to 4!
Roger Lamb's, masterpiece
This is staying up all night because you dropped acid after dinner. "Should I try to do some more?"
I watched a Chicago doc where one of the band members says it was 25 or 6 til 4 in the morning and they questioned whether they should snort more coke
The horn guys wrote most of the songs...James Pankow. The drummer Danny Seraphine is one of the best technical drummers! Also 3 legit lead singers Robert Lamm (also keyboards) Peter Ceterra (also bass) and Terry Kath (lead guitar)
:)...Dude, you know your CTA!
Terry Kath wanted to be the "white Ray Charles" vocally.
@pluvio Pankow wrote the whole Ballet for a Girl in Buchannon Suite, with Color My World and Make Me Smile. Some of their best stuff.
@@jasonremy1627 Color My World....perfection!!
If you ask James Pankow he will tell you that Robert Lamm is the main songwriter for Chicago. Lamm has also recorded brilliant solo albums outside of Chicago.
I saw Chicago in concert too. Most of these 70s groups I have seen in concert. Another totally underrated band.
"25 or 6 to 4" is a reference to the time of day -- when you go back to listen to the lyrics, it's about those deep conversations you have where you lose track of time and suddenly it's almost 4 in the morning -- well, 25 or 26 minutes until then, anyway. Do I go to sleep now? Do we keep this going? It's 25 or 6 to 4 a.m. ...
I love the guitar solo in this track.
Check out "Does Anybody Really Know What Time It Is", "Make Me Smile" (the B-side to that, "Color My World", is arguably their first love song of the type Andy was referring to), "Beginnings", or "Saturday In The Park", though in my opinion you started with their best track.
And if you want more songs with rock groups incorporating horn sections from around the same time, check out Blood, Sweat and Tears, particularly their songs "Spinning Wheel", "Lucrezia McEvil", and "You Made Me So Very Happy" (though my mother hated them and thought they were poseurs while she felt Chicago was genuine), and the Ides of March's "Vehicle". All from roughly that same time period, all of them clearly influenced by the Beatles song "Got To Get You Into My Life".
You know this one well my friend
The Applesauce Project dude, I was just getting ready to ask what they were singing about! 😉
Got to Get You Into My Life is a BANGER.
That's correct, Applesauce. Heard the band say that's exactly what it means.
Since you brought up Blood, Sweat & Tears, they never equaled their first album, Child is Father to the Man. It is an unbelievable fusion of rock, blues and jazz. It was the creation of the great Al Kooper and BS&T never sounded the same after that album (and Al's departure.) Try for starters "I Love You More than You'll Ever Know" or "I Can't Quit Her."
Saw them live at Carnegie Hall in 1971. We anxiously watched as "the roadies" set-up all of the equipment. To everyone's shock, "the roadies" picked up the instruments, and began their magic!! It was the amazing Chicago getting themselves ready to rock!!! They were sublime! Please watch "25 or 6 to 4" done live at Tanglewood. You'll then truly appreciate them. Besides, I want to watch your faces when Terry Kath plays his solo!!!
Hi Nita. OMG! I envy you!!!! I would have given ANYTHING to see them live at Carnegie Hall in 1971. You witnessed history! That live album is one of my 10 albums I absolutely could not live without....
@@JimmyPlato1 Those were the days!!
I'm a sucker for any band with a good horn section.
horn sections suck !!!!
@@nonrepublicrat I'll let you be wrong just this one time.
Check out Trey Anastasio Band, if you dig good horn sections. While it’s a “side project” group from his main band, Trey incorporates terrific young horn players in his modern “big band”
Try Little Feat when they’re accompanied by the Tower of Power Horns, like on the live album Waiting For Columbus
@@nonrepublicrat to each his own! I love a good kick ass horn section and I am a guitar player!
Great that you picked up on what appears to be "two drummers" ! However, it's not two drummers. In an interview, original Chicago drummer & founding member Danny Seraphine stated that he recorded his drumming twice for the cut adding frills during the second recording which is why you hear what appears to be a second drummer. Regarding the meaning of the song, Robert Lamm, founding member & keyboardist stated that he had been up all night writing, was exhausted and couldn't figure out if the time on the clock was 25 or 6 to 4 a.m. when he looked at it. He said the song is just about trying to write a song.
Yes Mark There Are Not Two Drummer's ( Just Over Dubbing His Drum Part's ) and True To The Story About What Time It Was !!!
Yeah, Alex mentioned it as a possibility. Good info though.
Great info about the drums! Thanks!! I hope the guys saw your post.
You guys sure listen to a lot of my generations music...I am 61..but I can't blame you, my generation put out the best music of any generation before or after, and it is not even close.
sarge1231 hell yeah I’m 61 also. Used to sit in my friends basement playing hearts, eating Oreos, and listening to Chicago
I am 62 and totally agree!
59 here, 60's and 70's were the absolute greatest for rock and roll. It's only a shame most of us didn't have very good audio equipment. It was so aggravating listening to your favorite music in a car and having the 8-track player switch channels in the middle of your favorite song at the same time not being able to hear the high notes as if you were listening to it through a paper bag.
Terry Kath is one of the most underrated guitarist's ever! Jimi Hendrix said, "I am good but that guy is great!"🎸🎸
Check out "Beginnings". Their horn section is up there with Earth, Wind and Fire, and Kool and the Gang.
Earth Wind & Fire, Kool & the Gang, AND don't forget about KC & the Sunshine Band, all had killer brass. Unfortunately, they don't do funk. If they did, I'd have tons more recommendations for them. Billy Preston, Ohio Players, The O Jays, Stevie Wonder, The Isley Bros. The Deele, just to name a few. Outta Space by Billy Preston And Superstition by Stevie Wonder are 2 of my all-time favorites.
Don’t forget Tower of Power!
@@pattyg8464 Yes! I think they did the horns for a few other bands, also. I could be wrong, but I think I've heard that they did horns for Huey Lewis and the News.
@@pattyg8464 I googled it. They did play horns on "Back in Time".
Cl8on Nice! I learned something new from you.
My freshman year in high school, 1970: an upperclassman blasted this song in the halls everyday at lunchtime. It was awesome!
gives most people a headache.
You guys REALLY need to check out Steely Dan. I suggest start out with "Peg" and then many more like "Hey Nineteen" and "Kid Charlamagne" they will blow you away. Another phenomenal band from the 70's....
I've suggested Steely Dan before. King Of The World or Bodhisatva...sure I spelled that wrong lol
@@Fuphyter Nice!! Both great tunes. Im sure they will get to them.
Kid Charlemagne and Don’t Take Me Alive have fantastic guitar work by Larry Carlton. Steely Dan is really only two guys. They had different musicians on each of their albums - would pick based on the type of songs they were doing.
Rikki Don't Lose That Number...
Reelin' in the years, it's playing on the radio now!
Just a heads up, There is a Chicago cover band made up of Russians called Leonid and Friends. They're absolutely amazing and deserve a listen.
Watch them all the time...Best cover band ever...
Saw them in Wisconsin...amazing!
Saw them in Portland Awesome!
Yes! Leonid and Friends is an amazing band!!
Saw them in Las Vegas with Danny Seraphine, Chicago's founding drummer. Unbelievable energy.
Great song. Another song: I'm A Man, Beginnings.Their sound changed when their lead singer and guitarist, Terry Kath, accidentally shot himself. Take this song literally. he was exhausted and trying to write a song at 4 in the morning
Especially I'm A Man!!!
Southern California Purples is good too.
The live version from Tanglewood 1970 is killer
kath didnt right it Lamm did
@@bretthardin9239 You are right. I was writing that sentence, thinking about that song, and I didn't express a complete thought.
I prefer the original version of I'm a Man by the Spencer Davis Group
Terry Kath: One of the greatest to ever pick up a guitar.
Just One drummer, the greatly be underrated Danny Seraphine!
Be best!!
almost certainly seraphine overdubs here. not that there's anything wrong w/ that.
Only one drummer, guys.
There's a good deal of discussion out there by drummers- most seem to think there were overdubs, which certainly wouldn't have been unusual.
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Only one drummer guys, 3 horns, bass, and Terry Kath on guitar! 25 or 6 to 4 is the time in the morning , while writing the song.
Peter Cetera on the bass, doing vocals, later did many of their love songs before going out on his own.
Danny double tracked his drums.
They were such a great band...
Plus Lamm on keyboards.
Forget about Robert lamm on the keys !!
We played this song in our Jr. High school band and won sweepstakes in the area competition in Lubbock in 1973 I think . Fun song.
Mike Riddle - yep, our high school band played it at football & basketball games, too. Mitchell H.S. In Colorado Springs (class of ‘74). Always a crowd pleaser!
@@9337sjm Steve Manhart did you also dance to Color My World at prom ? Was the slow dance tune back then.
What JHS? I went to Mackenzie JH from '78 to '80.
@@dwaneanderson8039 I went to Nrth Middle school in Borger TX.
Jimi Hendrix told them 'You guys have a horn section that plays with one lung and a guitarist better than me".
It's 25 or 6 minutes until 4 o'clock in the morning. He's under pressure to write a song. He's expressing that tension.
Exactly correct.
Close. But this was written in the late 1960's. It's about an LSD trip. If you've ever taken LSD this describes the experience perfectly. Plus, I heard Robert Lamm explain what it meant back then. But you'll never get them to admit it now.
@@davidgagne3569 Why would they admit it back then but not now? There's far less stigma around drugs now than there was then. You're telling me in the era of CBS telling The Doors not to say the word "higher" on the Ed Sullivan show these guys had no issue admitting that it was about acid, but now 'they'll never admit it'. Sorry, not buying it. Plus he's said multiple times its about him being up 25 minutes to 4am, trying to write a song. And all the lyrics match up with that explanation perfectly.
@@moonlitegram Actually people are a lot less likely to admit to LSD trips now. Pot everybody admits to but not acid. And Chicago has changed radically from when this song first was released. Their music lost the edge as they became a band that featured gentle love ballads for women.
Finally, seasoned musicians are a lot more savvy about what they say to the press. A band that features mainly love songs for mom isn't going to be talking about acid trips.
@@davidgagne3569 Yea, not buying it. Thats a lot of conjecture. My money is on what Lamm has stated it was about vs random dudes theories on the internet...
Danny Seraphine is the drummer. Just one drummer in Chicago on this recording.
Danny is a legend, but the drum track was overdubbed.
@@PintoSeminars Yes, he even said that on his DVD. But people confuse whats happening on the intro. The sound of the "extra" snare hit is actually Terry Kath scratching muted strings, as demonstrated here..th-cam.com/video/xcCnNC6Gg4Y/w-d-xo.html.
How bad is it that I'm a Chicagoan, born and raised, nearly 40, and it took two college guys from Florida to get me into this song?
Better late than never
Mmm. That's ok. As long as you got into it.
I would’ve kept that a secret. 😉
pretty bad
HEY, don't beat yourself up over it. Lots of people your age and younger don't know about all the fantastic music from this era.
The joy I experienced in watching two young guys listening for the very first time to what for my generation (I'll be 64 in 3 weeks) was one of the defining rock songs was truly a pleasure. This song had the respect of everyone back in the day. Interesting that the first thing the guy on the right picked up on was the drumming (which was slamming) because to me this song is basically Terry Kath's manifesto. When I was a kid Terry Kath was considered one of the most potent forces playing guitar. His solo on this is one of the greatest on record. He was a monster talent whose life was cut way too short due to a stupid gun incident. He was the heart and soul of this band before he died and was irreplaceable. I never get tired of hearing this song.
The pure joy on their faces is why old fogies like me started playing guitar.
This is one of the coolest songs ever written.
Best song ever written about writer's block
@@jamesrawlins735 - Amen ;)
@peter rockHuh? Jimmy Page didn't have anything to do with this song
Chicago has been around since the late 1960's and still giving us great and memorable music. They can rock at times and other times have some ballads and soft soothing music. This is an example of a song that rocks. Another group that sounds similar is BLOOD SWEAT AND TEARS.Some other songs by Chicago that you guys should give a listen to are: SATURDAY IN THE PARK, FEELIN' STRONGER EVERYDAY, BEGINNINGS AND WISHING YOU WERE HERE.
My first concert, in 1973. A 13 year old girl, and my love for The Osmond Brothers went right out the window... bubblegum girl turned hard rocker overnight!
Age 63 and my first concert as well.
Thank god for older brother and sister to turn me on to all kinds of great stuff starting at age 5!
Exact same for me!! Even about the Osmonds!
In fact, did you see these guys at the “Salt Palace”?
This song is about trying to write a song 25 or 6 minutes to 4am... One of my favorites from them.
I think he was doing coke all night. "should I try to do some more? " , " wondering how much I can take".
@@carystallings6068 no clue on that lol
You couldn't have picked a better Chicago song to start with.
This is the shortened version though, if you want the full song with Terry Kath at his best check out Chicago at Tanglewood
Perhaps it was good for these two listeners because it has so much lead guitar from one of the most unsung virtuoso, but the entire band, background vocals, the horns, a meaningful lyric, etc really shines on
"Does Anybody Know What Time It Is?", or Perhaps "Make Me Smile" that has a nice guitar solo, and shows off Terry Kath's voice
@@jhandle4196 You are right, saw them twice in concert, once with Sha na na as a warm up, and what a contrast. If you are looking for another big brassy band with powerful vocals from back in the day, similar to Chicago, you might want to check out Lighthouse, who had a number of hits like One Fine Morning, Hats off to the Stranger & Pretty Lady
@Mark SchultzI like the Stones too, seen them many times, but they haven't had a great guitar player since Mick Taylor
This is one of the great things of 70s music - Bands/musicians were extremely versatile. You have Alice Cooper singing a soft pop ballad (not even a rock ballad) like "You and Me. You have Dr. Hook & The Medicine Show singing country in one song, sounding like they would never sing anything else and singing soul in the next song, totally selling it as well. And than there are The Hollies, having very schmaltzy hits like "The Air That I Breathe" and a song like "Long Cool Woman (in a Black Dress) which is totally badass.
Love it when the young ones discover my childhood music. You can almost see the brain matter shoot out of their heads.
When these guys came out it was so different. Never heard the big band sound in rock before. “I’m a Man” and “Beginning” are soooo great. Thanks guys. Great choice.
Andy and Alex, greetings from San Diego. I'm 57, highschool class of '80, I believe that the 70's and early 80's is by far the finest era for Classic Rock-n-Roll and Classic R&B.
I discovered your videos about a couple of weeks ago, and I totally enjoy them, you guys Rock! I respectfully suggest a band, along with an album, and that would be The Cars, and the Candy-O album, released on June 13th 1979, I recommend the 5th and 6th songs of the album, that blends with an amazing transition. A spectacular band and album. Give it a shot. Best wishes and continued success.😊
I was thinking the same thing Tony....The Cars!! I think these two would appreciate them. The Cars, the first band to integrate electronics in a new way.
Just watched your reaction a second time and cracked up when Andy said he'd only heard their love songs. 🤣 Fun to see your reactions to this banger.
“Saturday In The Park” by Chicago should be next! Another masterpiece and it’s hard to just not smile throughout the song. It gives off really good vibes 🙏🏻💚
Guitarist Cam yes!
keelsmac01 you can’t not be happy listening to that song. It’s just that kind of song. 🙂
"Beginnings" is a MUST listen!
Blood Sweat& Tears another band to check. Spinning Wheel
I was a kid and won the 45 from our local radio station... I was in my glory! Still one of my favorite recordings. Sexy as hell!
Honestly, the best BS&T album is the first one, child is father to the man.... After that it's downhill in my opinion
Yes! Spinning Wheel!
Also, And When I Die by BS&T. I like that one a little more than Spinning Wheel.
Did anyone mention the exquisite syncopation of the horns? I played this in H.S. Stage Band and having the horns stay in that impeccable rhythm is not at all easy!
If you ever played a horn in a high school stage band you know every single note of this song. It's a stage band standard. same as "Vehicle", and I'm trying to think of a couple more.
@@timjester8555 Alto sax.🎷
Instantly recognisable, an absolute classic. Thanks for the play guys.
Yep!
More Chicago, Beginnings, Feeling Stronger Every Day, Make Me Smile, Does Anybody Really Know What Time It Is, Dialogue. I’m leaving out a number of great songs. There is so much from the early days, before Terry Kath’s death. And I wholeheartedly agree with the live versions from the Tanglewood concert mentioned by another commentator. Watch Terry play guitar live I think you’ll both more than appreciate and enjoy it.
LOVE Does Anybody... and Saturday In The Park, along with I'm A Man, Make Me Smile, etc!
@@kitoyobeni1 'Questions 67 & 68" is another classic rock cut.
If you dig this kind of brassy, muscular jazz-rock, listen to Blood, Sweat, and Tears, Ides of March, Tower of Power, and Weather Report. If you like horns, but dig more sophistication and style, you'll find it in Steely Dan/Donald Fagen, Earth Wind and Fire, Quincy Jones, and Ramsey Lewis.
The band Chicago is so phenomenaly underated!
Yeah totally underrated. People have hardly ever heard of this band called Chicago. Have they ever sold any albums or played any concerts or made millions of dollars, perhaps?
They are in the hall of fame
One of the greatest horn sections, in a band, of all time!
BEGINNINGS, MAKE ME SMILE, FEELIN' STRONGER EVERY DAY, OLD DAYS
Danny Seraphine, most underrated drummer ever, the late, great Terry Kath on guitar, Peter Cetera vocals.
I just wish every young person would give "real" rock from the 60s - 80s a chance like these two kids. They get it now.
I think this trend is building, been building for like 10 years. I'm hearing alot of people irl tell me they watch the reactions of all these young people getting HIT with the sounds and being greedy for more! This old broad is loving it.
That’s what grandmas are for, to teach them about the best music eras!
I'm a senior in high school in 1973 and our high school band is playing this during a pep rally!!!!
I close my eyes & I’m right there..Blessed to have lived my childhood in the 70’s. Wish I could get a time machine and take my kids back to when life made sense
Funny, my high school band used to play, does anybody know what time it is.
No 🔴🔴he was literally doing what he says in the song😄😄 he was laying on the floor at 25 or 6 to 4 in the morning!!!🎸🎶🎶
Yep
You are one HOT looking lady! (If you don't mind my saying so...)
Right he looked at the watch upside down, and wasn't sure what time it was.
So he really should have asked..." does anybody know what time it is?"
@@matthewdrake4385
Lol!! :)
'Make Me Smile' is my favorite banger by Chicago. The one titled 'Make Me Smile / Now More Than Ever' @ 4&1/2 mins. Alex, you'll think there's 2 drummers/overdubs on this one, too.
Chicago was one of the first “protest” bands of the late 60’s. College FM stations played their songs when AM radio at that time would not. I recommend “Make Me Smile” as your next song. It showcases the entire band and Terry Kath’s singing 👍
YES! Make Me Smile is an awesome song! This should be their next song to check out!
That could be the best guitar solo I’ve ever heard 🔥. Probably that jam and Free Bird are tops. Unreal
Chicago - "Feeling Stronger Everyday" and "Questions 67 and 68"
Thank u. Peter and Kath
I feel like I took this song for granted when I was young - you guys made me hear it again like it was new! Thank you!
me too, developing a huge new appreciation of the music from my youth.
I can't even imagine hearing something like this for the first time again, not knowing what is coming and will blow you right out of your seat.
Chicago's 70's recordings are amazing and this track is a banger for sure. Another awesome track to check out which is just amazing is 'Call On Me' from 1974 with Peter Cetera on lead vocals...it remains my one of my favorite Chicago tracks to this day. Great reaction guys! 👍
Hey guys, 2 things about Chicago: they once asked Jimi Hendrix who his favorite guitarist was and (without hesitation ) he said Terry Kath. This is the "tightest" band you'll ever see live. If you ever get to see them live, by all means GO! You'll never regret it!
In their early years they were known as the Chicago transit Authority (CTA). THAT's when they were good.
My fav album of all time, they just got softer and softer with every new record. I understand that music progresses with time, but, CTA was unique. I live in Australia, and back then, until 25 or 6 to 4 was a hit here, NOBODY knew who CTA was. What a legend Terry Kath was, but he must of hated the bands new direction.
Horns are simply fabulous in this song! I remember how blown away I was when it came out. xo
Love this band on so many levels. I grew up on their older tunes.
I had never heard this live until about a year ago when I found a version that is so good I was truly stunned. It's know as the Tanglewood version. Someone else has likely mentioned that the title refers to the answer one of the band members gave when asked what time it was one morning.
Me too. Simply floored by Terry Kath. The band definitely missed his influence when he accidentally killed himself. His voice was a nice contrast to Lamm and Cetera. Always liked bands with multiple lead singers.
Watching you guys takes me back to when I first heard these songs...when they first came out!
The long haired dude could get in a time machine and go back to the 1970s and he'd fit right in!
Wow. I was thinking the same thing, it makes me pay more attention to how he's reacting to the song. LOL
probably not.
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@@fucheduck Uhhh , yeah he could nitwit. I was in my 20s in the 70s and he would fit right in.
@@krakon6565 Same here.
This song was at the forefront of what Chicago Transit Authority represented, a rock band with a horn section and no Alex there was only one drummer. I recommend that you view the actual video on TH-cam to truly appreciate the genius of Terry Kath’s guitar and vocal skills. It was after his passing that they evolved into the “love songs” genre.
They've got so many. "Feelin' Stronger Everyday" is one of their best.
you guys need to go deeper back in history with Chicago....IE the Chicago Transit Authority!! This is how they got started
Fantastic album. The first two albums are their best by far.
I have a 8 track of Chicago transit authority still damn I'm old
A few other early Chicago cuts:
Saturday in the Park.
Beginnings.
Feeling stronger every day.
Anyone know what time it is.
Feeling stronger every day was one song called that kept me going through my younger days of failed relationship s
I concur with all of these.
Pete Brown ,yeah it’s Time to play , make me smile and I’m a man!
Prety much ALL of the Chicago Transit Authority alblum!
Introduction and I’m a Man.
One of my favorite songs to play on bass!