I’m 80 years old and I just sent this song to my 17 year old grandson who plays both the trumpet and the guitar. he already knows it and loves it. Great music lives on.
He would enjoy Blood Sweat and Tears too, especially the album version of 'Spinning Wheel'. I read that they were inspired by the Maynard Ferguson Band. I'm 81. Great music.
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I seem to recall that the brass and woodwinds (Walter Parazaider on sax) were a unique trait for Chicago. Bands such as the Beatles would bring them in for a particular song, but Chicago they were part of the band's regular line up!
@@ronstone6839 Yep, they are the coolest sounding horns ever, They have a funk band vibe but with a rock beat, and even some jazz vibes too// So much going on. There were a few bands around at this time with a horn section like Wings. This song was 1970, Wings started in 1971. There were quite a few funk/R&B/Soul bands with horn sections. What about KC and the Sunshine band, they had a horn section but they started in 73. Elvis had a band with a good horn section in the late 60's. There were a few around.
So glad my older brother introduced me to Chicago by buying me their greatest hits back around 1975. I was 13. I was hooked but I never told him. He died a few years ago at 70 yrs old. He did eventually know I liked them but they became my favorite band when I finally "grew up" into my 40s Lol. They are still my favorite band. Though I mostly listen to gospel music now I cant seem to put these guys away for good. They are in my blood and it gives me good memories of my brother. My crazy brother that I loved dearly bought a Pacer in 75. He taught me how to ride his Honda motorcycle and took me to Taco Bell for my very first time. He served in Vietnam. He came home and was kind of a hippie Lol. I wish he were still around but I will see him again in Heaven. They have different music up there but I'm good with that! You know why? They got horns! Lol And it glorifies God. Sorry for rambling. Felt good though.
Jerry, this song brings me memories of my brother also. I am 80 this month and my brother was seven years younger than me and our dad got us both into playing music in his band in our early teens. After I bought Chicago 2 in 1970 and my brother and I sat in my mom's living room floor and listened to it for a couple of hours, including hearing 25 or 6 to 4 about a dozen times, this became my favorite record since then. At least 3 or 4 mornings a week, I go on TH-cam and listen to it really loud so my neighbors can hear it. It always energizes me as soon as that opening bass and guitar starts up the intro. My brother passed away from cancer in 2016, and I always think of him when I hear it because the lyrics describe perfectly how he and I stayed up all night writing and recording our songs, then as the sun came up, we would be standing there with headphones on smiling at each other as we listened to what we had created together. I miss my brother, but this musical masterpiece brings me closer to him whenever I hear it.
@@williehamburger love it! That is great. 25 or 6 to 4 has my favorite guitar solo in it of all time. Even Jimmy Hendrix said: Man I'm pretty good but this cat blows me away. Or something to that effect. I am glad it brings good memories back. Yes you CANNOT play that song on low volume! Hahahaha. Thanks for sharing such an encouraging memory. 😄
I surely do agree with you about Terry's guitar solo, and actually every bit of the guitar playing on that song. This may sound crazy or made up, but sometimes I get a few tears slipping out of my eyes during the guitar parts, it is sooooo good. I feel great music artistry deep in my soul. I'm grateful that so many other people appreciate Terry and Chicago as much as I do.@@jerrylisby3440
The early years of this band.....the first ten years......were the absolute best!! I just love the first lineup of Chicago!!! I'm a big Terry Kath fan!!! Thanks for posting!!
I remember when this song came out. Our rock band in High School covered this and people went wild. What an amazing time to be alive! Terry Kath rocks on!!!
Waiting for the break of day Searching for something to say Flashing lights against the sky Giving up, I close my eyes Sitting cross-legged on the floor Twenty five or 6 to 4 Staring blindly into space Getting up to splash my face Wanting just to stay awake Wondering how much I can take Should I try to do some more? Twenty five or 6 to 4, oh yeah! Feeling like I ought to sleep Spinning room is sinking deep Searching for something to say Waiting for the break of day, woo-oooh Twenty five or 6 to 4 Twenty five or 6 to 4, alright.
I'm having trouble trying to sleep I'm counting sheep but running out As time ticks by, still I try No rest for crosstops in my mind On my own, here we go My eyes feel like they're gonna bleed Dried up and bulging out my skull My mouth is dry, my face is numb Fucked up and spun out in my room On my own, here we go My mind is set on overdrive The clock is laughing in my face A crooked spine, my senses dulled Past the point of delirium On my own, here we go My eyes feel like they're gonna bleed Dried up and bulging out my skull My mouth is dry, my face is numb Fucked up and spun out in my room On my own, here we go
Not sure why but had an urge to listen to this again. Ended up repeating it 6 times! Love it. Great riffs throughout the track. The guitar solo in the middle is outrageous and LOVE the horns. Just a great great rockin track~!
Covered this in jazz band in high school(saxophone). Was not too old at the time(88-92). Good lord we felt like rock stars! We had a killer guitar player for the solo. Got a standing "O" at our spring concert. Could have only imagined what it would have been like playing this in the actual band. Thanks Chicago for allowing us to experience your music!
My son played this song (bass) with his marching band buddies in his High School talent contest and they set the place on fire and won first place....nobody else really came close.
Have the full score to this album... 4 of us in our group in the 70's. Ah, memories! Played organ on this but my first high school jazz band solo on trumpet was, "Does anybody know what time it is". I was second chair. Seems second chair had all the good solos. Never understood that.
What a classic Terry on guitar the horn section Peter's great vocals the drums what a bet and the key board all in one of the best rock bands of all time
Sure brings back memories of jamming out in my cousins basement, and cassette tapes, and happy times. Amazing how music instantly takes you back to your youth!
My stepdad died October 2, 2024, after a long battle with early onset dementia. He loved music up to the very end. One of the last things he asked me to do was learn how to play this song on his guitar, which I never managed to do before he died. After the funeral (which was on a Friday), I went out to the lake at midnight, where I could see nothing but stars for miles, and I played this song. Right as the song ended, I saw a shooting star. I play this song every Friday night in his honor, and plan to do so for a while. And I still plan to learn it on his guitar, too.
Amazing combo of Peter Cetera's passionate voice and the stabbing brass, which all gives way to Terry Kath's solo, which later becomes a backing instrument when the singing comes back to the front. Great progressive music.
And the incredible thing is that much of the lead guitar has been removed from the version that was released. If you want to hear the full version you need to hear the quad version. Will blow you away how much was removed early in the song. th-cam.com/video/472OwaMhZGA/w-d-xo.html
@@deadringer28 I heard Chicago for the 1st time at 10 yrs old ! And my whole family loved the BAND! After seeing 25 or 6 to 4 , I was blown away by Terry's guitar playing ! What a talent that no one knew about till now !
I'm only 66 here in 2024 so in 1969 I was only 11. When I got to high school I bought the album and loved it. I still own it. I usually like songs for their melody, not their lyrics (which can get a Catholic boy explaining himself, at times!). I like everything about 25 or 6 to 4. It was a genius lyric in the song and fit perfectly. Thank you, Chicago! Live long and prosper, 25 or 6 to 4. BTW, it was 26.
We were Chaffeys Champs 5 th grade gymnastics. Eddie Laredo asked Miss Chaffey if he could bring music from home. She said, yes! Evertime I hear Chicago I do my routine in my head. Im 62 now and also rode a unicycle all over town. Best times
This song has been recently featured in a commercial that airs during NFL games and I hadn't heard it in at least a decade. Make Music Great Again, for cryin' out loud!
I remember when these guys were at their peak in the UK. Yes, they were great there too. So much great music in the late 60s and early 70s. I read a lot on here about Terry Kath - don't get me wrong, he's enormous - but the I read nothing about the rhythm section. Doesn't anyone else notice the phenomenal drumming, or am I just not on target? I think Terry himself would say it's the band together, not just one guy.
I should thank my dad for getting me in to this amazing genre of music. I don’t know what has happened to music today, but I am thankful this music still exists and will never be forgotten.
I first met them three years ago when I went to see them at Tampa for the heart and soul 2.0 tour back in March then next thing you know I’m friends with the current and former band members on Facebook.
I was a 7 year old Latino kid in South Bay CA. My neighbors were an elderly couple and sometimes I'd mow their lawn. I remember Mr. Jim washing his Malibu and listening to this. That's my earliest memory of my first introduction to rock and roll
My big sister turned me on to Chicago when I was a kid growing up in Indiana in the mid 1970's. I dug the music as an 8 year old, and am still diggin' this at 53 years old. Terry Kath was such a great guitarist! And very underrated to say the least. This music is timeless and will always be relevant! R.I.P. Terry!
Just think, when they were signing their record deal the record label wanted them to get rid of their horn section. Glad they refused. Probably wouldn't have gotten this sound.
@@davidjackson2419 I read once that sometime around 1990, the horns considered leaving _en masse_ and hiring themselves out because they were being used so little in the band at the time. Obviously they patched things up.
My biggest regret was not going to see these guys perform at the City hall, Newcasle upon Tyne in 69 or was it 1970. Amazingly loads of empty seats on the day. Despite that I've been a fan since this album was released.
Chicago II is my favorite album of all time. I fell in love with it more than 50 years ago and I still love it. Steven Wilson did a great job remixing it. I highly recommend it to anybody who loves this album.
1976 - my first day of marching band - in the gym - about 15 trombones slamming out that opening riff - I literally just stared with my mouth open. Seems like yesterday. 47 years ago.
Feb 18th 1970 they played at my High School in Wilmington Delaware. Their second album had just come out a couple weeks earlier. Awesome night and a very cool high school memory
I feel pretty lucky to have got to watch Terry Kath perform when Chicago played the coliseum in Seattle shortly before the accident, one of the best guitar players ever! IMHO
What.an.awesome.song! Not to be cliche, but they really don't make them like this anymore. Such heart, such soul and great musicianship. Chicago had so many good hits and this has to be up towards the top of my list of favorites. Thank you for the upload, thumbs up!
This song makes sets my soul aflame. I saw them and EWF in concert a few years ago...when they both joined together to play...OMG...I was ready to meet my Maker!!! As much as I love EWF, I have to say that Chicago's horns are the absolute BEST eva!!
I LOVE the older Chicago songs w/ the horns...ohhh yeah! I was in a Drum Corp I twirled the rifle. I was color guard. But we had a Fantastic horn assembly and with it being 1975 76 77...We did Alot of Chicago songs 🎵 And when we went to competitions, we'd always get 1st place! Because we did Chicago songs that were on the radio and we had a huge horn.line. I married my first love, he played baritone. My son ended up playing baritone in the Bristol. RI 4th of July parade..America's oddest parade. 🎺🎺📯🎶🎵🎶🎺🥁🥁
I love your story and reminiscing... I'm 55, grew up in the Chicago suburbs in the 70s and also marched in drum corps. I can totally relate. Going to see Chicago and Earth Wind and Fire later tonight in Tampa. Just can't get enough of these tunes, the soundtrack to our childhood!
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I’m 80 years old and I just sent this song to my 17 year old grandson who plays both the trumpet and the guitar. he already knows it and loves it. Great music lives on.
This comment makes me so happy to see people are passing on the old greats
Wowww that's the coolest thing ever!! Love it
He would enjoy Blood Sweat and Tears too, especially the album version of 'Spinning Wheel'. I read that they were inspired by the Maynard Ferguson Band. I'm 81. Great music.
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@@dragapult2712 73 here & loving this!
I bought this album in 1969 and wore it down to plastic pieces. I'm 74 and this still resonates. Incomparable!
U old af
@@goofyemixd771 Lmao
I got you beat. I also bought it new as I got discharged from the Army and I wore down the grooves. I'm 75.
@@goofyemixd771 WOW YOU ARE RUDE AF!!!! I take it your parents did NOT teach you respect!!! SMFH!!!
Still. Good
One of the greatest bands ever. The brass was indispensable and they did it better than anybody else.
I seem to recall that the brass and woodwinds (Walter Parazaider on sax) were a unique trait for Chicago. Bands such as the Beatles would bring them in for a particular song, but Chicago they were part of the band's regular line up!
@@ronstone6839 Yep, they are the coolest sounding horns ever, They have a funk band vibe but with a rock beat, and even some jazz vibes too// So much going on.
There were a few bands around at this time with a horn section like Wings. This song was 1970, Wings started in 1971. There were quite a few funk/R&B/Soul bands with horn sections. What about KC and the Sunshine band, they had a horn section but they started in 73. Elvis had a band with a good horn section in the late 60's. There were a few around.
I'm only 13 years old and a bass clarinet player in Jazz band and this was the best song we played!
I could listen to this all day long.
The drummer on this album was killer, he rocked.
I am 73 yrs young and this song still gives me "tingles"! Those 70 good times go on and on and on!
They won't stop !!!
I'm just a 32 y.o. kid and loving it. Back when music was built to last
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@@giuliogrifi7739 and it's amazing
19 years young 😭😭😭🤣🤣 i grew up with my dad listening to this and three dog night
As many great songs they have, this to me is their finest...
So glad my older brother introduced me to Chicago by buying me their greatest hits back around 1975. I was 13. I was hooked but I never told him. He died a few years ago at 70 yrs old. He did eventually know I liked them but they became my favorite band when I finally "grew up" into my 40s Lol. They are still my favorite band. Though I mostly listen to gospel music now I cant seem to put these guys away for good. They are in my blood and it gives me good memories of my brother. My crazy brother that I loved dearly bought a Pacer in 75. He taught me how to ride his Honda motorcycle and took me to Taco Bell for my very first time. He served in Vietnam. He came home and was kind of a hippie Lol. I wish he were still around but I will see him again in Heaven. They have different music up there but I'm good with that! You know why? They got horns! Lol And it glorifies God. Sorry for rambling. Felt good though.
Drop your expectations of Heaven. God doesn't give up his secrets.
I love your story, that’s life😊
Jerry, this song brings me memories of my brother also. I am 80 this month and my brother was seven years younger than me and our dad got us both into playing music in his band in our early teens. After I bought Chicago 2 in 1970 and my brother and I sat in my mom's living room floor and listened to it for a couple of hours, including hearing 25 or 6 to 4 about a dozen times, this became my favorite record since then. At least 3 or 4 mornings a week, I go on TH-cam and listen to it really loud so my neighbors can hear it. It always energizes me as soon as that opening bass and guitar starts up the intro. My brother passed away from cancer in 2016, and I always think of him when I hear it because the lyrics describe perfectly how he and I stayed up all night writing and recording our songs, then as the sun came up, we would be standing there with headphones on smiling at each other as we listened to what we had created together. I miss my brother, but this musical masterpiece brings me closer to him whenever I hear it.
@@williehamburger love it! That is great. 25 or 6 to 4 has my favorite guitar solo in it of all time. Even Jimmy Hendrix said: Man I'm pretty good but this cat blows me away. Or something to that effect. I am glad it brings good memories back. Yes you CANNOT play that song on low volume! Hahahaha. Thanks for sharing such an encouraging memory. 😄
I surely do agree with you about Terry's guitar solo, and actually every bit of the guitar playing on that song. This may sound crazy or made up, but sometimes I get a few tears slipping out of my eyes during the guitar parts, it is sooooo good. I feel great music artistry deep in my soul. I'm grateful that so many other people appreciate Terry and Chicago as much as I do.@@jerrylisby3440
One of the most energetic bands of all times ,hands down..Their incorporation of the brass ensemble just sets it off. Awesomeness at its finest..
Chicago's music always takes me back to a time when I still gave a shit about this life.
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I pray you have a return to that mentality my friend. Be well!
Lol
This is a Master Pice of art!!! 60/70 best music.
Terry Kath. One of the GREATEST guitarist ever. Love this band.
This track never fails to grab me. That intro. That voice. FANTASTIC!!!
Im 71 the first time i heard chicago i was hooked
My favorite Chicago tune, it smokes!
The early years of this band.....the first ten years......were the absolute best!! I just love the first lineup of Chicago!!! I'm a big Terry Kath fan!!! Thanks for posting!!
That opening. Unforgettable.
I remember when this song came out. Our rock band in High School covered this and people went wild. What an amazing time to be alive! Terry Kath rocks on!!!
Good music never goes out of style !
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Hard to believe Peter sang this song with his jaw wired shut. Pretty amazing.
You just saw the same Facebook story, too? That's why I'm here.
Really? Didn't know that
I'm gonna be 60 in July but I love their music!❤❤❤❤❤
Funny, I don't recall him going around saying he was the best ever because he did it with his jaw wired.
@@butters4596 Well aren't you just a fucking genius. Who said he did, dumbass?
Waiting for the break of day
Searching for something to say
Flashing lights against the sky
Giving up, I close my eyes
Sitting cross-legged on the floor
Twenty five or 6 to 4
Staring blindly into space
Getting up to splash my face
Wanting just to stay awake
Wondering how much I can take
Should I try to do some more?
Twenty five or 6 to 4, oh yeah!
Feeling like I ought to sleep
Spinning room is sinking deep
Searching for something to say
Waiting for the break of day, woo-oooh
Twenty five or 6 to 4
Twenty five or 6 to 4, alright.
Thank you for the lyrics Jaime Del Baron!
Me ha levantado el día y alegrado mi corazón tengo 66
I'm having trouble trying to sleep
I'm counting sheep but running out
As time ticks by, still I try
No rest for crosstops in my mind
On my own, here we go
My eyes feel like they're gonna bleed
Dried up and bulging out my skull
My mouth is dry, my face is numb
Fucked up and spun out in my room
On my own, here we go
My mind is set on overdrive
The clock is laughing in my face
A crooked spine, my senses dulled
Past the point of delirium
On my own, here we go
My eyes feel like they're gonna bleed
Dried up and bulging out my skull
My mouth is dry, my face is numb
Fucked up and spun out in my room
On my own, here we go
@@erronblack1That song was definitely inspired by this one!
This song gets me pumped no matter what mood I'm in
Not sure why but had an urge to listen to this again. Ended up repeating it 6 times! Love it. Great riffs throughout the track. The guitar solo in the middle is outrageous and LOVE the horns. Just a great great rockin track~!
The song is addictive. Seven times is nothing. Try ALL DAY! I watch the performance at Tanglewood. That will get you going!
Just think about it this song is about a heroin trip and coming down. And this dude wrote this song. AMAZING
It's about staying up all night working on a song...... maybe this song. Everything with musicians isn't about drugs. @@briankushnir8186
One sort of has to have Chicago on one's list of favourite groups/bands because they were such damn good musicians. Brilliant musicians.
Covered this in jazz band in high school(saxophone). Was not too old at the time(88-92). Good lord we felt like rock stars! We had a killer guitar player for the solo. Got a standing "O" at our spring concert. Could have only imagined what it would have been like playing this in the actual band. Thanks Chicago for allowing us to experience your music!
I felt like a rock star too
Awesome!
My son played this song (bass) with his marching band buddies in his High School talent contest and they set the place on fire and won first place....nobody else really came close.
Have the full score to this album... 4 of us in our group in the 70's. Ah, memories! Played organ on this but my first high school jazz band solo on trumpet was, "Does anybody know what time it is". I was second chair. Seems second chair had all the good solos. Never understood that.
As a 13 year old I wish I was an 80's kid. So I've gotta ask how was it in the 80's?
What a classic Terry on guitar the horn section Peter's great vocals the drums what a bet and the key board all in one of the best rock bands of all time
That guitar solo gives me chills! The good kind.
This is one of my favorite Chicago songs! The reason is because of the strong and amazing bass! 🎸🤘🏼
This song takes me back to a better time for my generation.
Sure brings back memories of jamming out in my cousins basement, and cassette tapes, and happy times. Amazing how music instantly takes you back to your youth!
Over 50 years and still amazing!
I Recently saw them again in concert and they still sound the same as the first time in 1981. Amazing band!!!!
@@elsapacheco7649 That is great to read so happy you had a great time and they performed!
This song kicks ass. It hits every time I listen to it.
The imagery on your comment. I saw it 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Seriously, are these horns incredible?
Horns, guitar, drums... the whole musical arrangement is amazing! 50 years and this song is as amazing as it was on day 1.
Absolutely, CAKE is another great trumpet/horn Band.
Epic horns at the end!!!
Saw them in Orlando a few years ago. STILL awesome!!
Everything on this song is.... incredible!!
Terry Kath.... AMAZING!
Mmm, I like that.
He was an amazing guitarist ❤just superb on this song😮He drives it home 😂
@@ClayScott-qz8kp Have you seen "I'm a Man," black n' white, 1969? It's here on TH-cam. ..Terry Kath/amazing.
One of the Best songs produced. Really represented the times many of us were experiencing.
My stepdad died October 2, 2024, after a long battle with early onset dementia. He loved music up to the very end. One of the last things he asked me to do was learn how to play this song on his guitar, which I never managed to do before he died.
After the funeral (which was on a Friday), I went out to the lake at midnight, where I could see nothing but stars for miles, and I played this song. Right as the song ended, I saw a shooting star.
I play this song every Friday night in his honor, and plan to do so for a while. And I still plan to learn it on his guitar, too.
One of the greatest bands to ever exist. Many of these songs bring such memories of a time long gone now....
I don't remember not knowing who Chicago is, how lucky am i.
Peter Cetera
Amazing combo of Peter Cetera's passionate voice and the stabbing brass, which all gives way to Terry Kath's solo, which later becomes a backing instrument when the singing comes back to the front. Great progressive music.
Robert Lamm remarked that this was his time of trying to write the song! Seraphine said Lamm's songwriting carried the band for the first 2-3 LPs.
This song’s a trip in and of itself, nothing needed to go on the journey.
It’s unfortunate that most of the “greatest guitarists of all time” lists don’t mention Terry Kath. This is one of the greatest solos ever played.
And the incredible thing is that much of the lead guitar has been removed from the version that was released. If you want to hear the full version you need to hear the quad version. Will blow you away how much was removed early in the song.
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Agreed!
Gospel.
@@deadringer28 I heard Chicago for the 1st time at 10 yrs old ! And my whole family loved the BAND! After seeing 25 or 6 to 4 , I was blown away by Terry's guitar playing ! What a talent that no one knew about till now !
My all time favorite guitar solo ever!!!!!!! I love the song too though.
I'm only 66 here in 2024 so in 1969 I was only 11. When I got to high school I bought the album and loved it. I still own it. I usually like songs for their melody, not their lyrics (which can get a Catholic boy explaining himself, at times!). I like everything about 25 or 6 to 4. It was a genius lyric in the song and fit perfectly. Thank you, Chicago! Live long and prosper, 25 or 6 to 4. BTW, it was 26.
Me too
Terry Kath gets to cut loose on this song with a fantastic guitar solo full of intense energy !!!!!
WE ARE SO FORTUNATE TO LIVE IN PRESENT TIME & LISTEN TO THESE MASTERPIECES!
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Chicago is a great band.
Horn section.... reminds me of Earth Wind and Fire.
I guess that's one of the reasons they toured together.
The guitar solo is unbelievable.
We were Chaffeys Champs 5 th grade gymnastics. Eddie Laredo asked Miss Chaffey if he could bring music from home. She said, yes! Evertime I hear Chicago I do my routine in my head. Im 62 now and also rode a unicycle all over town. Best times
My first concert. It was awesome.
Just amazing. I'm a 32 years old and this just crushes it. The groove, the vibe... Crazy
Chicago's introduction into this song is on 🔥 🔥 🔥!
What beautiful music this group made. They were all that and more!!!!!!
This song has been recently featured in a commercial that airs during NFL games and I hadn't heard it in at least a decade. Make Music Great Again, for cryin' out loud!
Makes me think of the return of Michael Keaton as Batman 💥that scene was so cool.
Same!
I bought this as a young teenager when it was first released and it's still one of my top favourite songs ever!
I remember when these guys were at their peak in the UK. Yes, they were great there too. So much great music in the late 60s and early 70s. I read a lot on here about Terry Kath - don't get me wrong, he's enormous - but the I read nothing about the rhythm section. Doesn't anyone else notice the phenomenal drumming, or am I just not on target? I think Terry himself would say it's the band together, not just one guy.
I'm listening to the drumming specifically because of how amazing it is
Yes it was the whole band but Terry isn't here anymore and alot of us miss him, something very special was lost when he passed.
Probably because the bass player on this song was accused of ruining the band in the 80s
Exactly! They fit together perfectly. They disintegrated after Kath died. Kath was the catalyst that started the marvellous reaction.
@Steve Lunde I thought they were extremely glamorous.
The drums 🔥🔥 That riff 🔥🔥 What a gem of a song ❤❤❤
My high school band teacher made us play this song in high school
Been stuck this riff in my head all day long.
IT STILL GIVES ME THE CHILLS AND I AM 70 YEARS OLD
WHAT A TIME WAS THAT.
70? really? if that is true, may I ask what other music you like??
I GUESS AT 70 YOU LOST YOUR HEARING TOO???
right on juan...im same age and i keep rocking my ass off// lets go out in style..!!
How many Spanish speaking people does it take to change a light bulb? Juan.
@Michelle Li PINK FLOYD, BLUE OYSTER CLUB, KING CRIMSON, EMERSON LAKE AND PALMER, JETHRO TULL, AND SO ON,.
Started vibing as soon as I heard this one in THE FLASH
Me too lol
So as i
Especially cuz my boy Michael Keaton Batman 89 was listening to this🔥👌🏽
I heard this on a commercial. I haven't heard this song in years. Had look it up and listen to it again.
I should thank my dad for getting me in to this amazing genre of music. I don’t know what has happened to music today, but I am thankful this music still exists and will never be forgotten.
Thank. God my mom played these albums while cleaning the house on Saturday and Sunday! I loved it!
This song is the reason why I’ve been a fan of Chicago and I’ve been friends with these guys for the last three years.
Where did you meet them?
I first met them three years ago when I went to see them at Tampa for the heart and soul 2.0 tour back in March then next thing you know I’m friends with the current and former band members on Facebook.
The thing that sticks out the most for me is the great guitar work by Mr. Terry Kath.
I was a 7 year old Latino kid in South Bay CA. My neighbors were an elderly couple and sometimes I'd mow their lawn. I remember Mr. Jim washing his Malibu and listening to this. That's my earliest memory of my first introduction to rock and roll
Only 71 and haven’t heard this amazing piece in I don’t know how long.
Mmmmmmmm baby!!!
Terry Kath is a legend. This song showcases his guitar skills brilliantly. May he rest in peace.
VERY UNDERRATED GUITARIST! We lost a good talent here!
Terry was amazing.
Jimmi said he was the best
My big sister turned me on to Chicago when I was a kid growing up in Indiana in the mid 1970's. I dug the music as an 8 year old, and am still diggin' this at 53 years old. Terry Kath was such a great guitarist! And very underrated to say the least. This music is timeless and will always be relevant! R.I.P. Terry!
Absolutely amazing tune with so much atmosphere and texture.
It blows me away to think I was one year old when this song was originally released.
One year later and this tune is still blowing me away.
I literally can’t decide which is better the vocals or the guitar playing.
Both
Just think, when they were signing their record deal the record label wanted them to get rid of their horn section. Glad they refused. Probably wouldn't have gotten this sound.
They never even considered getting rid of the brass section; and if they did I'm agree glad they didn't it made them who they are..
Didn't know that! That's the company for ya! I'm glad the "workers" refused too!
What - no horns, who were they kidding? They would have never been the same band!
@@davidjackson2419 I read once that sometime around 1990, the horns considered leaving _en masse_ and hiring themselves out because they were being used so little in the band at the time. Obviously they patched things up.
My biggest regret was not going to see these guys perform at the City hall, Newcasle upon Tyne in 69 or was it 1970.
Amazingly loads of empty seats on the day.
Despite that I've been a fan since this album was released.
..Oh. Forget it, man; enjoy the song.
I can listen to this any time & still just as great as the first time
Chicago II is my favorite album of all time. I fell in love with it more than 50 years ago and I still love it. Steven Wilson did a great job remixing it. I highly recommend it to anybody who loves this album.
I love the way he’s making those strings sing
Terry Kath was a gifted guitar player. Jimi Hendrix once said, " That Cat can Play"
Terry Kath was a fon on those strings .. dude didn't have to take a backseat to nobody!
He's still got it
The fact that this was recorded on an 8-track astounds me to this day.
I can only imagine how fun this song is to play
1976 - my first day of marching band - in the gym - about 15 trombones slamming out that opening riff - I literally just stared with my mouth open. Seems like yesterday. 47 years ago.
Kids this is what is called Music....and Talent
Feb 18th 1970 they played at my High School in Wilmington Delaware. Their second album had just come out a couple weeks earlier. Awesome night and a very cool high school memory
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@@MALTESEFALCON1 context or relevance?
Omg I've had this stuck in my head for days and found it
I feel pretty lucky to have got to watch Terry Kath perform when Chicago played the coliseum in Seattle shortly before the accident, one of the best guitar players ever! IMHO
Jimi Hendrix said Terry Kath was a way better guitarist than he was. Amazing compliment. This song is the best!
What.an.awesome.song! Not to be cliche, but they really don't make them like this anymore. Such heart, such soul and great musicianship. Chicago had so many good hits and this has to be up towards the top of my list of favorites. Thank you for the upload, thumbs up!
Love it! My favorite hard rock group!
Bro I just watched an ad containing this song while waiting to listen to it 😂
This song makes sets my soul aflame. I saw them and EWF in concert a few years ago...when they both joined together to play...OMG...I was ready to meet my Maker!!! As much as I love EWF, I have to say that Chicago's horns are the absolute BEST eva!!
I LOVE the older Chicago songs w/ the horns...ohhh yeah! I was in a Drum Corp I twirled the rifle. I was color guard. But we had a Fantastic horn assembly and with it being 1975 76 77...We did Alot of Chicago songs 🎵 And when we went to competitions, we'd always get 1st place! Because we did Chicago songs that were on the radio and we had a huge horn.line. I married my first love, he played baritone. My son ended up playing baritone in the Bristol. RI 4th of July parade..America's oddest parade. 🎺🎺📯🎶🎵🎶🎺🥁🥁
what a story
I love your story and reminiscing... I'm 55, grew up in the Chicago suburbs in the 70s and also marched in drum corps. I can totally relate. Going to see Chicago and Earth Wind and Fire later tonight in Tampa. Just can't get enough of these tunes, the soundtrack to our childhood!
Love Chicago and had all their LP's. They are one of the greatest groups .
The greatest band ever. Growing old with them. Miss orginal line up. Saw Terry and the boys at Alpine Valley twice.
I was in Lake Geneva the night SRV died in the helicopter crash.😢
It's midnight, and I'm looking forward to a new and GLORIOUS DAY that we are on the brink of. Great song for the year 2020!
Damn this music is awesome. There's nothing compared to this in 2019. Those were the hippy trippy days.
Robert Herrera They were the best days! If I had a time machine I'd go back to 1974-1979.
It's out there, but you have to dig for it. The mainstream no longer rewards excellence. Excellence requires too much overhead. Gotta make the $$$! 🤢
@@szqsk8 Me too!
Still and always
@@szqsk8 My teen years were some of 1968, all of 1969-1973, and most of 1974.
It's kinda a shame later in the 80's I think they mostly stuck to love ballads, when they had amazing stuff like this!
I like both!
That was vintage Chicago Everybody was on point
Growing old does not SUCK at all. Luv these guys.
What a amazing ensambling of good musicians. Thats how a hit is made!!!
Never gets old, just better every time !!!
I've been trying to remember what this song was all day so glad I found it again.