The lead singer is the legendary Terry Kath, one of the greatest guitarists ever. He was the heart and soul of Chicago until his untimely passing in 1978 from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. The gunshot is reported to have been accidental in that Terry didn't think the gun was loaded. Chicago was never the same after his death. Angela, if you want to hear more of Terry on lead vocals, check out Colour My World, Wishing You Were Here, I'm A Man, to name a few.
There is nothing like this in modern music. So much diversity of instruments. Terry Kath was brilliant. After he died in 1977, Chicago was never as stellar.
@Donatella Loncar Don't forget, written and arranged by James Pankow (Trombonist). I used to be able to do that Trombone solo at the end...not quite as well as Mr. Pamkow but...!!!
@@Yyyyyyy44 Calm down! Take a pill, Marco. It's just a comparison and a compliment to Terry Kath. To make you happy, Ray Charles is the Black Terry Kath. Please find something better to crap on.
I totally agree about Kath, Seraphine, the whole thing. Just wanted to add, sometimes Stevie Winwood was compared to Ray Charles too! Sometimes they call it blue eyed soul
Amazing song. You have good taste in music. I can usually tell when you're NOT going to like one but you're always very pleasant about it. Kindness is important and in short supply these days.
Those first few Chicago albums were amazing, they were their own genre, especially when the original band was still together, those guys flat out rocked. Their first album was in heavy rotation for years. You should check them out at Tanglewood in 1970, they are amazing there! I will see Ringo Starr there this summer, it is an amazing, world renowned venue to see a show and music teaching center and summer home of the Boston Pops. Some other amazing acts that played there in 69/70 were The Who, Santana, Jethro Tull and the Jefferson Airplane. If you want to see rock at its best, check them out, you will love these. Enjoy! 🎵
Amen m, sir. CTA was also legendary. It was released the Spring of my Jr year in High School. All of us band nerds went crazy over this band; and rightly so.
@@DSquareMusicBucketlist They came out in my freshman and sophomore year in HS-69 and 70. We had a hip marching band teacher and we played many of their songs for halftime shows. Make Me Smile was our song we played at every game. Chicago at Carnegie Hall was the first LP I ever bought-4 record set. Years later I got to sing on stage at CH and the whole time was thinking what it would have been like to see them there live. I saw them one time live with the Beach Boys at Angel Stadium in CA in 76 I think it was. Check out Leonid and Friends.
@@bobbroadwell8031 I was maybe a freshman then but my brother was a university music major and he was so excited about Chicago! (We all studied music in my family.) It's amazing you got to sing at Carnegie! I saw Chicago a total of five times, four in the early days and once in the late 90s with my kids. They enjoyed it too. But it was nothing like early Chicago.
Terry Kath was an amazing guitar player. Jimi Hendrix told some Chicago band members that he thought Terry was better than him…, that’s some high level praise. He wanted to produce Terry on a solo Album, but they both left us too soon.
Hi Angela: Enjoying your 70's month! This was probably my favorite Chicago tune...superb vocals, horns, guitar and some damned fine drumming too! A good pick, for sure. Thank you for featuring this!👍👍
I was 16 when this came out and Chicago was my favorite group, and the Beatles, :) Great times in the seventies! My favorite decade. NO stress!! Wish I had a time machine! Where else can you hear great horns from groups in the last 52 years?
Hey Angela, thanks for playing this great song! Terry Kath was the singer, and Chicago was the most successful of several groups at that time who featured horns; Blood, Sweat and Tears, Tower of Power, etc. Chicago was popular until the early 1990s, but once they lost Terry, they lost a big chunk of their soul.
Terry Kath was the guitarist and lead vocal. Passed away in the late 70s due to a self inflicted gunshot wound that was possibly accidental. Amazingly talented
It was accidental. He removed the clip but he didn't realize there was one left in the chamber. Such a great talent lost to soon...I'm a man is another great track featuring Terry from the early Chicago years. Terry was the heart and soul of the band....
His daughter was close to her 2nd birthday. She did a film in search of who her father was. and also a search for the missing guitar that people had been looking for for decades. I said had because she found it. It is called - "The Terry Kath Experience" -- Named after the "The Jimi Hendrix Experience" The film explains why.
Early Chicago was really proggy in the way they combined jazz, pop and RnR and created inventive compositions and arrangements. Top notch musicians providing an onslaught of sound, color and texture.
This song was written by the trombonist. He (James Pankow) did most of the scoring for the brass section. His entire "Ballet for a Girl in Buchannon" (which "Make Me Smile" is part of) is amazing.
Hi Angela! What an introduction to your channel: you reacting to my favorite song from my favorite band ever!! The gritty, soulful, dynamic vocals you heard here are from the late Terry Kath, the same gentleman who blew you away with his guitar skills. Legend has it that when these guys were in their very early days and opening for Jimi Hendrix, he told one of the horn players: "You horns sound like one horn, and your guitar player is better than me." Also, that was my man Danny Seraphine lighting the drums on fire. Chicago used three lead singers: the soulful Terry, the soaring Peter Cetera, the bass player, and the smooth Robert Lamm, the keyboard player. I am SO jazzed to hear you do Chicago!! Since this is my first time finding you, I don't know if you've listened to any other Chicago songs, but if not, I recommend "Beginnings," "Saturday in the Park," "Questions 67 & 68," "Searchin' So Long," "Feelin' Stronger EveryDay, " "Call On Me," "Free," and pretty much everything else from their first ten albums. 😆 Great video!!
Fabulous song!! Chicago had soooo many!! One of my favorite bands!! Terry Kath sang lead on this one. He was their lead guitarist too. He died of an accidental gunshot wound in 1978. 🙏
If someone came to me and asked, “what was the big deal about Chicago? ,” I’d refer them to this song. I almost can’t believe a human-composed this. It’s truly remarkable. Love the ending climax - what a combination of harmonic vocals, and crashing horns, and percussion…Damn this is so good.
Hi Angela, That was a great reaction!!! Here's another 70's song by Chicago that not many reactors have reacted to, it is titled: "CALL ON ME" it is truly a "gem" by Chicago and it is a "Vibe" you will truly enjoy too!!!
The brass solo in this song is probably some of the most incredible and beautiful arrangements of notes I have ever heard. Just incredible! What an incredible Band!
Terry Kath is the singer, who also plays that great guitar solo! But the horns, the drums, you've got everything great packed into this small piece of music, which is in major edited form from a very lengthy piece. This was a major breakthrough song for Chicago, also their best period, in my opinion.
Hi Angela: Thank you for your wonderful reaction again! The group, Chicago started in the late 60s - and had quite a combination of instruments blending together. Of the original 7 members: 1) Peter Cetera - was lead singer in many of their songs. He wrote some of the music, and he also played bass guitar. 2) Terry Kath - played lead guitar, and actually was lead singer in a few of their songs. His guitar-playing was noticed by Jimi Hendrix who spoke very highly of him. Terry Kath's voice was quite unique also - he was a fan of Ray Charles, and when he sings you might notice that it sounds kind of like Charles. 3) Robert Lamm - played keyboard, and was the lead singer on many of their songs. Lamm wrote many of their songs and was gifted in songwriting. 4) Danny Seraphine - drummer. He definitely could play the drums! 5) Walter Parazaider played the saxophone. 6) Lee Loughnane - trumpet player. 7) James Pankow - trombone player who also wrote some of their songs as well. Each musician wasn't limited to the instruments that I had just stated, but those instruments were the ones they played the most. The band has had many changes over the years and decades, and exist until now: 11/12/23. They have had 37 albums from late 60s until this date of 11/12/2023. There is a current Russian group that plays many Chicago songs, and they play them very well. That group is called 'Leonid and Friends'. Leonid and Friends also play a few 'Earth, Wind, and Fire' songs - and they do it very well! Enough said.
Angela, by the late 60s there were so many groups out there making so much great music that even the kids who were in the high school marching bands playing brass instruments wanted to get in on the act -- up till then, rock n roll was just guitars and drums and keyboards. So all of a sudden you had Blood, Sweat and Tears (my personal favorite of theirs was Hi-De-Ho, which you might want to give a listen), and then up came Chicago, with the fill compliment of brass instruments, which had really never happened before. We loved it!
From Cat Stevens break-out album released Nov.1970 - Cat Stevens 'Father and Son' 1971 BBC. also 'Wild World' More 1970 #1: 'Make it with you' Bread, 'I'll be there' The Jackson 5, 'Spirit in the sky' Norman Greenbaum, 'Reflections of my life' Marmalade.
Lead singer, Tarry Kath (Also lead guitar, bass... at times, main writer of their songs) has this soulful voice and is plain out of this world... was 24 when he sang this!!! Are you kidding me?
Probably my favorite Chicago tune. One band you don't hear covered often. If you get a chance to see Leonid and Friends, on tour in the US now, GO! They do Chicago better than the current touring version of the real Chicago.
Absolute MASTERPIECE. One of THE GREATEST Rock songs of ALL TIME. This song is so amazing............and (pardon the pun) Only the Beginning for SUPER Group Chicago...........The Late Great Terry Kath sings lead and does the incredible guitar rift in the middle of the song. Terry Kath tragically passed away in an accidental shooting in 1978. He was taken much too soon. RIP Terry .....you were incredible and amazing.
"Children play in the park, they don't know. I'm alone in the dark, feeling low" Amazing, powerful lyric. Maybe one of the reasons some people thought Terry Kath killed himself, even though it was almost surely an accident. RIP
Great song and great reaction. Always thought Chicago used the horns better than most any band. Chicago did a lot of love songs, but they also did a great break-up recovery song called "Feeling Stronger Every Day". That song really winds up and finishes strong. it also got a lot of air time.
Thanks for another great reaction Angela. That lead singer and great guitar solo were both by the late great Terry Kath. Great horns also, and drummer Danny Seraphine was a big influence on me and a lot of other drummers in the ‘70s. If you get the chance check out the Chicago live from Tanglewood on TH-cam. Cheers! Scott in Philly ❤️
This was the first album I bought with my hard earned paper boy money Terry Kath was my favorite singer, guitarist, R.I.P. Chicago died when we lost Terry and you just heard why.
One of my favorites from Chicago! Love all your reactions, another awesome song from the 70's is "Miracles" by Jefferson Starship 1975 (album version has an extra verse in song is better IMHO than radio edited version) album version is about 7 minutes the radio edited version is 4 minutes long.
In the way back we not only had great music, but we also had a great diversity of music. Everyone didn't try to sound like everyone else. You could hear all of this music on one radio station.
According to Billboard, Chicago was the leading US singles charting group during the 1970s. They have sold over 40 million units in the US, with 23 gold, 18 platinum, and 8 multi-platinum albums. Over the course of their career they have had five number-one albums and 21 top-ten singles. They were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame on April 8, 2016 at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York.
I’m sure you’ve read this 100 times but this cut of make me smile is the beginning and end of a 15 minute ballad called ballet from a girl in buchannon. Absolutely incredible song to listen to
Please listen to more Chicago .... too many gems and jewels of songs in their work through the years. If you start in the beginning with them, then you can't go wrong from there. 😎
The lead singer and guitarist (killer solo) is Terry Kath. He was the heart and soul of the band. Died tragically in 1977 and their sound completely changed after. This is definitely one of their very best songs great choice.
This is what ya get when a bunch of jazz musicians say, "Let's throw some rock grooves in there and see what we get"...I play keyboards and can tell u first hand, none of thier songs are easy arrangements.
I saw them Oct. 1977, 3 months before that tragic accident that took Terry Kath's life, it seemed there were so many of them on stage, I never saw a horn section like that before and it was something, those first 5 years or so were the bands golden years especially those first 3 albums which is why I insist you go back to that first album and check out "Beginnings"
I first saw Chicago perform at the age of 11 which was 53 years ago. I grew up in the house oif a musician and was exposed to many different genres of music growing up in the far south side of Chicago. Chicago has been my musical heroes ever since the first time I heard and subsequently saw them perform. The original members are all virtuoso musicians and talented in every sense of the word. My suggestion is to listen to the first 3 albums and, like so many, you will understand why they are in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
When my brother bought Chicago's first two albums (Chicago Transit Authority; Chicago), we listened to them non-stop for a few hours. They are double LPs, and we never skipped any tracks. You have to play the whole side to get the complete experience. He later got their other albums, and some are double LPs! That's so rare for albums to have more than one disc, unless they're anthologies of prior works.
Saw Chicago at the Civic Arena in Pittsburgh. Seven men on stage, and each could have done their own solo album, they were that talented. They rolled back the ceiling of the Dome, and shot off fireworks. One of the best evenings of my life.
Great reaction! I knew you'd like this, particularly Terry Kath's powerfully soulful voice. You didn't say so, but I'm guessing it's... phone-worthy ;-)
Great channel! Boogie oogie oogie! Keep 'em coming Angela! I'm not sure how much Chicago you've done but there is a loooot of good stuff by them. Terry Kath, the guitar player is top notch!!!!
Great choice Angela! TY. Love all the instruments and sounds Chicago brings in their songs. I play their greatest hits record at home and my kids know all the words and sing along with me. Terry Kath is incredible! Also check out Beginnings and 25 or 6 to 4 among others :)
Excellent!! Old school Chicago late 60’s and early 70’s was amazing….the horns, drums, Terry Kath …..if you haven’t sampled yet listen to “I’m A Man” very good…..or “Beginnings”
That was Terry Kath on lead vocals on this one. I always loved Terry Kath's singing voice. He was an amazing guitar player as well. Unfortunately he was taken too soon back in 1977.
Listen to 25 or 6 to four, and all their songs--GREAT stuff! Also listen to the group Leonid & Friends, They play Chicago's songs and you will be hard pressed to hear the differerence between the 2 groups!
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The lead singer is the legendary Terry Kath, one of the greatest guitarists ever. He was the heart and soul of Chicago until his untimely passing in 1978 from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
The gunshot is reported to have been accidental in that Terry didn't think the gun was loaded. Chicago was never the same after his death.
Angela, if you want to hear more of Terry on lead vocals, check out Colour My World, Wishing You Were Here, I'm A Man, to name a few.
25 or 6 to 4... my favorite...
The other lead singer was great also.
@@catherder78 Excellent song. Peter Cetera sang lead on it.
@@michaelasay8587 There were actually two other lead singers for Chicago, Peter Cetera and Robert Lamm.
@@michaelasay8587 There were three. Terry Kath on this, Peter Cetera and Robert Lamm.
Early Chicago is some of the greatest music ever recorded.
There is nothing like this in modern music. So much diversity of instruments. Terry Kath was brilliant. After he died in 1977, Chicago was never as stellar.
Amen to that, those early albums were utterly great.
You are correct I believe the term I heard was cheezy. I prefer the old Chicago.
@@Mark-iv7np Ha! I was being as kind as I could be.
@@Mark-iv7np no i saw them live in the early 2000s...the other lead singer was great also.
No, the other lead singer was great also.
Terry Kath on vocals - The White Ray Charles. Danny Seraphine on the drums. Amazing song.
@Donatella Loncar Don't forget, written and arranged by James Pankow (Trombonist). I used to be able to do that Trombone solo at the end...not quite as well as Mr. Pamkow but...!!!
The fact that you called him the white Ray Charles is ironic because the first time I heard it I said How did they get Ray Charles to sing with them?
You should hear the isolated vocals on Rick Beatos What Make this song Great episode. Freakin other worldly
@@Yyyyyyy44 Calm down! Take a pill, Marco. It's just a comparison and a compliment to Terry Kath. To make you happy, Ray Charles is the Black Terry Kath. Please find something better to crap on.
I totally agree about Kath, Seraphine, the whole thing. Just wanted to add, sometimes Stevie Winwood was compared to Ray Charles too! Sometimes they call it blue eyed soul
This is talent of the highest order...never been surpassed.
I actually saw Chicago live in concert in 1970, as a young kid. My first true concert seeing a big name band. It was great.
You know you're a timeless and classic group when high schools and colleges still play your music today! IMUA Chicago!
Amazing song. You have good taste in music. I can usually tell when you're NOT going to like one but you're always very pleasant about it. Kindness is important and in short supply these days.
Those first few Chicago albums were amazing, they were their own genre, especially when the original band was still together, those guys flat out rocked. Their first album was in heavy rotation for years. You should check them out at Tanglewood in 1970, they are amazing there! I will see Ringo Starr there this summer, it is an amazing, world renowned venue to see a show and music teaching center and summer home of the Boston Pops. Some other amazing acts that played there in 69/70 were The Who, Santana, Jethro Tull and the Jefferson Airplane. If you want to see rock at its best, check them out, you will love these. Enjoy! 🎵
This era of Chicago will live forever. Nothing like this out there then, or now.
That whole album is total GOLD!!!!!
Amen m, sir. CTA was also legendary.
It was released the Spring of my Jr year in High School. All of us band nerds went crazy over this band; and rightly so.
@@DSquareMusicBucketlist They came out in my freshman and sophomore year in HS-69 and 70. We had a hip marching band teacher and we played many of their songs for halftime shows. Make Me Smile was our song we played at every game. Chicago at Carnegie Hall was the first LP I ever bought-4 record set. Years later I got to sing on stage at CH and the whole time was thinking what it would have been like to see them there live. I saw them one time live with the Beach Boys at Angel Stadium in CA in 76 I think it was. Check out Leonid and Friends.
@@bobbroadwell8031 That's great! Those were the days weren't they?
@@bobbroadwell8031 I was maybe a freshman then but my brother was a university music major and he was so excited about Chicago! (We all studied music in my family.) It's amazing you got to sing at Carnegie! I saw Chicago a total of five times, four in the early days and once in the late 90s with my kids. They enjoyed it too. But it was nothing like early Chicago.
Terry Kath was an amazing guitar player. Jimi Hendrix told some Chicago band members that he thought Terry was better than him…, that’s some high level praise. He wanted to produce Terry on a solo Album, but they both left us too soon.
Terry Kath was the soul of Chicago and when he died, he took it with him. The band was never the same
Spot on Truth!
@@grandpacardenaz8222 "White Ray Charles". Right on.
Their catalog started to deteriorate before Terry's tragic passing, but for the most part yes.
They gradually made some excellent pieces but not of the caliber of the pre-Kath, pre-Cetera days.
Hi Angela: Enjoying your 70's month! This was probably my favorite Chicago tune...superb vocals, horns, guitar and some damned fine drumming too! A good pick, for sure. Thank you for featuring this!👍👍
Danny Seraphine is killing it on those drums!!!! Great song!!!
Chicago had so many great songs it's hard to remember them all.
Agree 1000%
I saw them in Columbus (OSU) in 1974. We had the cheap seats: upper deck behind the stage. They would occasionally turn around and look at us.
I was 16 when this came out and Chicago was my favorite group, and the Beatles, :) Great times in the seventies! My favorite decade. NO stress!! Wish I had a time machine! Where else can you hear great horns from groups in the last 52 years?
Thankyou!
Hey Angela, thanks for playing this great song! Terry Kath was the singer, and Chicago was the most successful of several groups at that time who featured horns; Blood, Sweat and Tears, Tower of Power, etc. Chicago was popular until the early 1990s, but once they lost Terry, they lost a big chunk of their soul.
Terry Kath was the guitarist and lead vocal. Passed away in the late 70s due to a self inflicted gunshot wound that was possibly accidental. Amazingly talented
It was accidental. He removed the clip but he didn't realize there was one left in the chamber. Such a great talent lost to soon...I'm a man is another great track featuring Terry from the early Chicago years. Terry was the heart and soul of the band....
The Kath years were they absolute best!
I always loved his voice sad rest in peace brother 🌹🖤🌹🦋💙🦋
His daughter was close to her 2nd birthday. She did a film in search of who her father was. and also a search for the missing guitar that people had been looking for for decades. I said had because she found it. It is called - "The Terry Kath Experience" -- Named after the "The Jimi Hendrix Experience" The film explains why.
Early Chicago was really proggy in the way they combined jazz, pop and RnR and created inventive compositions and arrangements. Top notch musicians providing an onslaught of sound, color and texture.
Chicago! This just keeps getting better...
I met my husband while this was playing in a bar, Toronto 1984. 🎵 💋💥 Great band.
Chicago is Exceptionally talented band!!! Very well accomplished musicians!!!!
This song was written by the trombonist. He (James Pankow) did most of the scoring for the brass section. His entire "Ballet for a Girl in Buchannon" (which "Make Me Smile" is part of) is amazing.
Saw them in the early 2000s, probably the best concert ever for me...they played for like 3 hours.
Hi Angela! What an introduction to your channel: you reacting to my favorite song from my favorite band ever!! The gritty, soulful, dynamic vocals you heard here are from the late Terry Kath, the same gentleman who blew you away with his guitar skills. Legend has it that when these guys were in their very early days and opening for Jimi Hendrix, he told one of the horn players: "You horns sound like one horn, and your guitar player is better than me." Also, that was my man Danny Seraphine lighting the drums on fire. Chicago used three lead singers: the soulful Terry, the soaring Peter Cetera, the bass player, and the smooth Robert Lamm, the keyboard player. I am SO jazzed to hear you do Chicago!! Since this is my first time finding you, I don't know if you've listened to any other Chicago songs, but if not, I recommend "Beginnings," "Saturday in the Park," "Questions 67 & 68," "Searchin' So Long," "Feelin' Stronger EveryDay, " "Call On Me," "Free," and pretty much everything else from their first ten albums. 😆 Great video!!
Fabulous song!! Chicago had soooo many!! One of my favorite bands!! Terry Kath sang lead on this one. He was their lead guitarist too. He died of an accidental gunshot wound in 1978. 🙏
Ty There will never be another Chicago…..
Terry Kath is that wonderful gravely Voice!✌️
If someone came to me and asked, “what was the big deal about Chicago? ,” I’d refer them to this song.
I almost can’t believe a human-composed this. It’s truly remarkable. Love the ending climax - what a combination of harmonic vocals, and crashing horns, and percussion…Damn this is so good.
Hi Angela, That was a great reaction!!! Here's another 70's song by Chicago that not many reactors have reacted to, it is titled: "CALL ON ME" it is truly a "gem" by Chicago and it is a "Vibe" you will truly enjoy too!!!
Heck yeah!!! Welcome to the 70s, Angela. You’re getting it exactly as we did -perfect reaction!!!!
Cool that you picked the full version! Such a great tune!!
The brass solo in this song is probably some of the most incredible and beautiful arrangements of notes I have ever heard. Just incredible! What an incredible Band!
Terry Kath is the singer, who also plays that great guitar solo! But the horns, the drums, you've got everything great packed into this small piece of music, which is in major edited form from a very lengthy piece. This was a major breakthrough song for Chicago, also their best period, in my opinion.
Hi Angela: Thank you for your wonderful reaction again!
The group, Chicago started in the late 60s - and had quite a combination of
instruments blending together. Of the original 7 members: 1) Peter Cetera
- was lead singer in many of their songs. He wrote some of the music, and he
also played bass guitar. 2) Terry Kath - played lead guitar, and actually was
lead singer in a few of their songs. His guitar-playing was noticed by Jimi
Hendrix who spoke very highly of him. Terry Kath's voice was quite unique
also - he was a fan of Ray Charles, and when he sings you might notice that it
sounds kind of like Charles. 3) Robert Lamm - played keyboard, and was the
lead singer on many of their songs. Lamm wrote many of their songs and was
gifted in songwriting. 4) Danny Seraphine - drummer. He definitely could play
the drums! 5) Walter Parazaider played the saxophone. 6) Lee Loughnane -
trumpet player. 7) James Pankow - trombone player who also wrote some of
their songs as well. Each musician wasn't limited to the instruments that I had
just stated, but those instruments were the ones they played the most. The band
has had many changes over the years and decades, and exist until now: 11/12/23.
They have had 37 albums from late 60s until this date of 11/12/2023. There is a
current Russian group that plays many Chicago songs, and they play them very
well. That group is called 'Leonid and Friends'. Leonid and Friends also play
a few 'Earth, Wind, and Fire' songs - and they do it very well! Enough said.
At the risk of sounding cheesy, your smile makes me smile
Oh this is one of my fav Chicago songs. There are so many it is hard to pick.
Parts of this song were used as theme music for almost every news station in the country after this came out.
THIS....Still making me Smile after All these years ❤💃 ❤
One of the most power full songs of its day. So dynamic and fun. It never fails to "Make Me Smile" :)
Chicago has a lot of GREAT music that you would like.
Angela, by the late 60s there were so many groups out there making so much great music that even the kids who were in the high school marching bands playing brass instruments wanted to get in on the act -- up till then, rock n roll was just guitars and drums and keyboards. So all of a sudden you had Blood, Sweat and Tears (my personal favorite of theirs was Hi-De-Ho, which you might want to give a listen), and then up came Chicago, with the fill compliment of brass instruments, which had really never happened before. We loved it!
Mr. Terry Kath on vocals. Phenomenal guitar player. Reportedly Jimi Hendrix was in awe of this guy.
From Cat Stevens break-out album released Nov.1970 - Cat Stevens 'Father and Son' 1971 BBC. also 'Wild World'
More 1970 #1: 'Make it with you' Bread, 'I'll be there' The Jackson 5, 'Spirit in the sky' Norman Greenbaum,
'Reflections of my life' Marmalade.
I'm glad you loved it! And I'm glad you picked up on all the changes which work together like magic. Love your joy while listening and your smiles!
Lead singer, Tarry Kath (Also lead guitar, bass... at times, main writer of their songs) has this soulful voice and is plain out of this world... was 24 when he sang this!!! Are you kidding me?
The 70’s rocked,rolled,and ruled !
Probably my favorite Chicago tune. One band you don't hear covered often. If you get a chance to see Leonid and Friends, on tour in the US now, GO! They do Chicago better than the current touring version of the real Chicago.
Yes I Agree. I have seen them on TH-cam. Much better at the old Chicago.
Masterpiece. The arrangement, variations, precision and musical talent is off the charts.
One of my favorite bands from my college days !
Absolute MASTERPIECE. One of THE GREATEST Rock songs of ALL TIME. This song is so amazing............and (pardon the pun) Only the Beginning for SUPER Group Chicago...........The Late Great Terry Kath sings lead and does the incredible guitar rift in the middle of the song. Terry Kath tragically passed away in an accidental shooting in 1978. He was taken much too soon. RIP Terry .....you were incredible and amazing.
"Children play in the park, they don't know. I'm alone in the dark, feeling low" Amazing, powerful lyric. Maybe one of the reasons some people thought Terry Kath killed himself, even though it was almost surely an accident. RIP
Great song and great reaction. Always thought Chicago used the horns better than most any band. Chicago did a lot of love songs, but they also did a great break-up recovery song called "Feeling Stronger Every Day". That song really winds up and finishes strong. it also got a lot of air time.
Thanks for another great reaction Angela. That lead singer and great guitar solo were both by the late great Terry Kath. Great horns also, and drummer Danny Seraphine was a big influence on me and a lot of other drummers in the ‘70s. If you get the chance check out the Chicago live from Tanglewood on TH-cam. Cheers! Scott in Philly ❤️
This was the first album I bought with my hard earned paper boy money Terry Kath was my favorite singer, guitarist, R.I.P. Chicago died when we lost Terry and you just heard why.
Early Chicago is such a great sound! Never a bad song.
I was soooo lucky to grow up with this great music.
"Feelin' Strong Every Day" is another Chicago classic that's almost two different songs: slow at the beginning before going into overdrive.
Loved when Angela was playing the tambourine!
One of my favorites from Chicago! Love all your reactions, another awesome song from the 70's is "Miracles" by Jefferson Starship 1975 (album version has an extra verse in song is better IMHO than radio edited version) album version is about 7 minutes the radio edited version is 4 minutes long.
Rip Terry Kath thanks for giving the world your amazing talent you left us way too soon 🙏
Glad you enjoyed it, my favorite song from Chicago. 25 or 6 to 4 and Saturday in the Park, are also songs you will like as well 😁
Angela, I'd recommend Chicago's "25 or 6 to 4" next!!! Like horns? You'll love Blood, Sweat & Tears - "Spinning Wheel" !!
I was a little kid when this came out. Probably one of the first songs that left an impression on me as being special. ⭐
Anything by Chicago, before 1980, is amazing.
Felt the same way the first time I heard this over 50 years ago!👌
every year Chicago is rediscovered AND it is even more appreciated 🎤🎯🎸🎶🔥
Getting into some great songs now! Thank you, Angela, for the great work that you do!
In the way back we not only had great music, but we also had a great diversity of music. Everyone didn't try to sound like everyone else. You could hear all of this music on one radio station.
According to Billboard, Chicago was the leading US singles charting group during the 1970s. They have sold over 40 million units in the US, with 23 gold, 18 platinum, and 8 multi-platinum albums. Over the course of their career they have had five number-one albums and 21 top-ten singles. They were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame on April 8, 2016 at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York.
I’m sure you’ve read this 100 times but this cut of make me smile is the beginning and end of a 15 minute ballad called ballet from a girl in buchannon. Absolutely incredible song to listen to
Please listen to more Chicago .... too many gems and jewels of songs in their work through the years. If you start in the beginning with them, then you can't go wrong from there. 😎
A Taste Of Honey!
A most excellent thime song by a little known lady band that rocks!
Made me smile, thanks!
Simply one of the best records ever made.
This song is so good they road it off into the sunset. The ending is great.
This song is simply incredible.
The power house band known as Chicago so many great records enjoy!
The lead singer and guitarist (killer solo) is Terry Kath. He was the heart and soul of the band. Died tragically in 1977 and their sound completely changed after. This is definitely one of their very best songs great choice.
This is what ya get when a bunch of jazz musicians say, "Let's throw some rock grooves in there and see what we get"...I play keyboards and can tell u first hand, none of thier songs are easy arrangements.
Terry Kath Vocals and Lead Guitar RIP.The Best!
Also check out, "Beginnings" and "Color My World".
I saw them Oct. 1977, 3 months before that tragic accident that took Terry Kath's life, it seemed there were so many of them on stage, I never saw a horn section like that before and it was something, those first 5 years or so were the bands golden years especially those first 3 albums which is why I insist you go back to that first album and check out "Beginnings"
Masters of their craft right there!
I first saw Chicago perform at the age of 11 which was 53 years ago. I grew up in the house oif a musician and was exposed to many different genres of music growing up in the far south side of Chicago. Chicago has been my musical heroes ever since the first time I heard and subsequently saw them perform. The original members are all virtuoso musicians and talented in every sense of the word. My suggestion is to listen to the first 3 albums and, like so many, you will understand why they are in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
When my brother bought Chicago's first two albums (Chicago Transit Authority; Chicago), we listened to them non-stop for a few hours. They are double LPs, and we never skipped any tracks. You have to play the whole side to get the complete experience. He later got their other albums, and some are double LPs! That's so rare for albums to have more than one disc, unless they're anthologies of prior works.
Saw Chicago at the Civic Arena in Pittsburgh. Seven men on stage, and each could have done their own solo album, they were that talented. They rolled back the ceiling of the Dome, and shot off fireworks. One of the best evenings of my life.
Terry Kath was one of Jimi Hendrix favorite guitar players.
The late great Terry Kath on vocals and guitar
My favorite Chicago song is "26 or 6 to four." I'd recommend giving it a listen. 😁
This is my Chicago. That earliest stuff. So great. Nothing like it.
Great reaction! I knew you'd like this, particularly Terry Kath's powerfully soulful voice. You didn't say so, but I'm guessing it's... phone-worthy ;-)
Great channel! Boogie oogie oogie! Keep 'em coming Angela! I'm not sure how much Chicago you've done but there is a loooot of good stuff by them. Terry Kath, the guitar player is top notch!!!!
Great choice Angela! TY. Love all the instruments and sounds Chicago brings in their songs. I play their greatest hits record at home and my kids know all the words and sing along with me. Terry Kath is incredible! Also check out Beginnings and 25 or 6 to 4 among others :)
Excellent!! Old school Chicago late 60’s and early 70’s was amazing….the horns, drums, Terry Kath …..if you haven’t sampled yet listen to “I’m A Man” very good…..or “Beginnings”
Amazing vocals on this one by Terry Kath their guitarist. So powerful!
Great song. Great reaction.
Feeling stronger everyday by CHICAGO is a great one.
That was Terry Kath on lead vocals on this one. I always loved Terry Kath's singing voice. He was an amazing guitar player as well. Unfortunately he was taken too soon back in 1977.
Listen to 25 or 6 to four, and all their songs--GREAT stuff! Also listen to the group Leonid & Friends, They play Chicago's songs and you will be hard pressed to hear the differerence between the 2 groups!