Every time I hear Chicago it brings me back to my summers in the 70s . Running around playing in the sprinklers, and of course Chicago always seemed to be playing on the radio.
@@fantasycamp4000 Colour My World is sweet, makes for a great theme song at a prom. Make Me Smile is soul pulled up from the gut and exploded through the microphone.
Ok Aaliyah, if you want to get both of those songs plus a few more in as well, you'll want to do a reaction to the suite of songs they are both a part of that's called "Ballet for a Girl in Buchannon"; preferably the live performance from the Tanglewood Festival in 1970. As a classical music student, it must seem weird that a rock group would be at Tanglewood. But then again, the one big name that was involved with the Tanglewood Festival was Leonard Bernstein; who besides being a great composer/conductor was also a music scholar that was curious about and tried to showcase all kinds of genres of music. I mean this was a man who also wrote Broadway musicals, actively went to Jimi Hendrix concerts at 49 years old, critically analyzed the Beatles' "Sgt. Pepper" album, and incorporated some lyrics written by Paul Simon into his "Mass" composition. So that alone would explain having a rock band like Chicago at something that's usually austere like a classical music festival venue.
Make Me Smile is another great Chicago song. And another brass band, jazz and rock influence, from this time period was Blood Sweat and Tears with songs such as "Spinning Wheel" and "You've made me so very happy"
you should see the live version!! the guitar solo is epic, plus you get to see the whole band in all their glory! Peter on Bass guitar and singing is everything!!!
The vamp at the beginning as they are trying to fix a crash stand in the middle of the drum kit and the way it all just flows into the intro. Then the extended guitar solo
So glad you did the studio version first bc of it's clarity that let's you here every instrument clear as glass. But, young lady, I think it's time to see them work their magic live. The entire concert at Tanglewood in 1970 is phenomenal! It features this song but I think Sat in the park came later, not sure. Anyway. Now you know this song, I think it's totally ok and watch it again live. That's just me. Or the closer of the night is a song called, I'm A Man. It's cover from the Spencer Davis Group featuring Iconic singer, and everything else, Steve Winwood. They turn it into a PARTY. You'll get some salsa dancing, cowbells, maracas, shakers, drums. It's wild! It's a good time and a great song! God bless! ❤❤ Almost forgot. Three lead singers on this song. Peter, Terry and my fav singer in the group, Robert Lamm. Yes, all three sing lead on diff songs but they all tackle this one together!!
I agree. The live Tanglewood version has that fantastic Terry Kath guitar solo, but it's not well recorded. The brass and vocals are much better in the studio version. And since the brass is what gave Chicago its unique sound, it deserves to be heard.
No she should of watched Tanglewood Live she'd see one of the best guitar solos on youtube.. $ minutes long.. I like live versions myself. That is what makes a good musician. Anyone can go into a studio and record.
@@stevenseul361 I agree, most of the time. Considering the young lady is on her second Chicago song, and knowing the quality of Tanglewood vs the quality of the studio, I thought it was a good choice for a first listen. Hopefully, she will return and get to see the magic of their live performance.
Early Chicago music is the perfect fusion of rock and jazz. I love the horns and the songwriting both. Peter Cetera's vocal is pretty clean as well. How about that guitar as well? This is my favorite Chicago song by far. Great reaction, Aaliyah!
@@TheScaramongus Terry Kath was an amazing guitarist no doubt, I would buy his signature Telecaster, but I don't have 20,000 lol. All joking aside, he was too talented to be underrated.
The lead singer is Peter Cetera. Prior to this studio recording he went to a ballgame where someone hit him in the mouth and broke his jaw. His jaw had to be wired shut. Recording day came and rather than cancel the session, Peter sang it with his jaw wired shut.
I read that his wires perhaps were removed by that time and having to re-learn how to sing with clinched mouth being afraid of locking his jaw open if he opened it to wide.
Terry Kath is on the guitar amazing guitarist one of the original members of Chicago when they started in the late 60’s he died in 1978 of tragic accident so glad you hear this amazing song
I'm not sure if it was intentional (although I suspect it was), but during the guitar solo, Terry Kath uses an overdriven amp (or possibly overdrive effects pedal) to get a similar "fuzzy" warmth to that of the brass section - then adds in a "wah-wah" pedal which is similar in effect to a trumpet mute! He riffs in a way that would be difficult for brass to emulate, but by using comparable tones and timbres, he creates a sense of continuity in the song that makes it a very cohesive whole from start to finish!
Aaliyah I love this song. Chicago is such an amazing band. Stupid me gave up on a chance to see them live when I was in high school. Wonderful reaction
So awesome to see you enjoying music from the past! My favorite Chicago song. I follow several young bands/artists and there is a lot of great music being made today as well.🤘
"25 or 6 to 4" is proof that a great song can be about anything. One interesting thing about the song is that it doesn't end on the tonic. More songs by Chicago you might want to listen to: "Saturday in the Park", "Does Anybody Really Know What Time It Is?", "Colour My World", "Questions 67 and 68", "If You Leave Me Now". Other groups and songs that feature brass: - Earth, Wind & Fire: "Shining Star," "Sing a Song," "Getaway," ""September" - Tower of Power: "You're Still a Young Man," "So Very Hard to Go," "What Is Hip?," "Down to the Nightclub" - Blood, Sweat & Tears: "Spinning Wheel," "And When I Die," "You've Made Me So Very Happy"
So many people react to this song and don't get that it's a time. Great classic Chicago tune! Chicago is a group that grows on you. Their jazzy keyboards and horns sounded chaotic to me the first few times. But my brother kept playing their music, and in time I became a huge fan. They brought Peter Cetera into the band because the other three vocalists all had deep voices and they wanted a range.
I seen theses guys in concert in 1977 and they are touring again in my state of Alabama in early 2025 so I will have to go see them again, of course I will certainly miss Terry Kath...
LOVE YOU'RE REACTION TO ONE OF THE BEST SONGS EVER RECORDED .....YOU'RE TERRY KATH WAS ONE OF THE GREATEST GUITARISTS IN THE WORLS AS ...EVEN JIMI HENDRIX SAID HE WAS AMEN ❤.....THANK YOU
A classic track from my favorite band at the time. All of my favorite groups were atypical, meaning they're not straight rock and roll. Chicago and Blood, Sweat & Tears were my bridge to jazz; Santana's fusion of Latin and rock got me into Latin music more broadly; then Emerson, Lake and Palmer, along with Yes, were my bridge to classical music; ELP because of their many adaptations of classical pieces, and Yes, with their classical-like structures to many of their compositions. You, Aaliyah, are on a journey in music which I hope you'll enjoy as much as I did mine.
@@AaliyahCapili One more band I forgot to mention is Renaissance. The lead singer, Annie Haslam, has a 5-octave range. Their music is influenced by classical music very much; in fact, they performed at Carnegie Hall with the New York Philharmonic back in 1976, and it was released as a double LP.
Wah-Wah on Terry Kath's lead guitar. All members of Chicago all studied music at DePaul University, except for Robert Lamm whom they recruited from Roosevelt University.
A great song about not being able to think of something to write a song about. Chicago has been coming up with excellent songs since back when they were Chicago Transit Authority. Good reaction. Thanks for the visit back to my 20s
It's been said in the comments, I'll repeat Tanglewood Live in 1970 of the same song and from the same show "Make Me Smile" That song makes me wanna dance and sing too lol.
Always great to see a new reaction from you pop up! Your analysis on the songs you react to are always on point and this song is such a good classic, nice choice keep it up!
Great song. Chicago has some great ones. Im waiting for "Hard to Say I'm Sorry" by Chicago. Great vocal on "25 or 6 to 4." Really enjoyed this song. Great pick and as always, great reaction.😊
Great reaction.... It wasn't they it was keyboard player and one of three lead singers Robert Lamm(along with bassist Peter Cetera and lead guitarist Terry Kath RIP). Peter sang lead on this song. I've been listening to Chicago since 1970. Trombonist James Pankow did the music... Yes Robert was up late/early one morning and had writers block and he wrote about that.😊🔥
Aaliyah, you need check out Laura Nyro. She had an operatic component to her voice I think you'll appreciate. She was also an incredible pianist and songwriter. She was around your age when she did her best work. I recommend "Eli's Coming" "Stoned Soul Picnic" "Save the Country" "He's a Runner" "Stoney End".
Hi Aaliyah, being a songwriter, vocalist and multi-instrumentalist myself, I've watched a few of your reactions and found them very enjoyable and interesting. You were talking about the harmonies in this song. This band has a lot of songs with great harmonies like this. Just check out their slow ballad titled "Wishing You Were Here". There are some killer backing vocal harmonies in that one. The lead guitar player for the band is Terry Kath. He also does lead vocals as well on a few different songs, and Wishing You Were Here is one of them. Peter Cetera plays bass guitar. The band has 3 different singers which is the reason that their harmonies sound so good. Peter Cetera, Terry Kath and Robert Lamm (keyboards) all sing lead vocals on different songs. "Saturday In The Park" is one of their songs that is sung by Robert Lamm." On the song Wishing You Were Here Terry Kath is playing bass guitar and Peter Cetera is playing acoustic guitar. There were so many bands from the 60's, 70's, 80's and even in the 90's that had good backing vocal harmonies. When I played in rock bands back in the 80's and 90's I was in two bands where all of us were lead vocalists so we could do harmonies like this as well. You always have good reactions to the songs that you do. Great Job! ❤❤🎵🎵🎼🎶🎶👍
Dialogue Parts 1 and 2 is must, a social message, still relevant ...1972. I said still relevant, not "still an elephant..." This music was known as Jazz/Rock back then, you nailed it when you mentioned jazz and rock and roll. your friend who plays trumpet [like I did] will love the Trumpet Solo in the beginning of Chicago's "Does Anybody Know what Time It is?"
Their keyboard player, Robert Lamm, wrote this song. He also sang harmony. He disliked lead and preferred staying in the background. He's now just 1 of just 3 original members
Jimi Hendrix was asked by a reporter once what it was like to be the world's best guitarist. He replied, "I don't know. You would have to ask Terry Kath."
James Pankow has said this is not how that actually went. Chicago was opening for Hendrix at a Hollywood club and he was asked about other guitarists and he mentioned Terry as well as others that were top of the craft.
Chicago set out to make their music to have the brass have their own sections within their songs. Before the passing of guitarist, Terry Kath, he, bassist Peter Cetera and keyboardist Robert Lamm, all with their unique voices. shared lead vocals.
Hi Aaliyah, great group with many songs. When I was in high school I had a horn group, I'm 66 so that was a few minutes ago 😁, but you should check out the live video from 1973 where you can hear Saturday in the Park & Does Anybody Really Know What Time It Is
Yes great band great song!! Ever do any Rush, please do Xanadu live 81 ,you will hea a lot of percussion from the greatest drummer of all time ,matted of fact all 3 are virtuosos on their instruments!! Their catalog of music from beginning to their last album if off the charts ,try A Farwell to Kings, hemispheres whole first side, 2112 whole first side,,mission, marathon, cut to the chase, big money, far cry, trees, la villastrangato,nature science spirit of radio freewill, Tom Sawyer, half the world, I could go on and on
Like you said this is Peter on this and Robert sang Saturday in the Park. Check out Terry Kath lead on Make Me Smile and all 3 in I'm A Man. Welcome to my world lol. I'm 67 ❤
Everyone always prefer the studio first. I'm on the other team watch Chicago 25 or 6 to 4 Live Tanglewood 07/21/70. Terry Kath solo is amazing in this. 4 minutes long and my opinion the best solo on youtube.
Sadly, the lead guitarist on this song, Terry Kath, was playing with a 9mm pistol and accidentally blew his brains out in 1978, just eight days before his 32nd birthday. It was a tragic end to a brilliant musician. Fortunately, I got to see him perform live with Chicago at my very first rock concert. (Yeah, I’m an old dude! 😄)
Aaliyah, you should also review some of the great Motown voices and bands like Marvin Gaye, Al Green, the Temptations, Sam Cooke (especially Bring it Home To Me)
I know the Tanglewood version is great... but to get another Live version, check out the tremendous and oh-so-professional group from Russia (!!) , Leonid & Friends !! Spot on and very energetic, just like the original !!!
Hi beautiful young lady the story behind the song when I found out how it got that number sequence about them recording the song in the wee hours of the night and they were getting frustrated is absolutely hilarious but you on the other hand are absolutely beyond beautiful I take on all the men in the world and fight them to get with you Peter Cetera of Chicago has a killer voice
Hello, my dear Aaliyah po! Opo, isn't this a great song? I highly recommend the live version recorded at Tanglewood. It showcases how tight the horns were and has an extended Terry Kath guitar solo. There's so much to explore with this band. Noting how much you enjoyed the Rock and Jazz fusion, you may also want to check out two other bands who started at exactly the same time as Chicago. Blood, Sweat, and Tears were a little more R&B funky but just as entertaining, while Lighthouse went for a lighter Jazz feel but just as good as their counterparts.
Always enjoy your reactions, BTW any song by the eagles will be blocked ,I wouldn't bother with them ,Henly will block anything that has to do with the eagles
Every time I hear Chicago it brings me back to my summers in the 70s . Running around playing in the sprinklers, and of course Chicago always seemed to be playing on the radio.
Thanks so much for sharing🌺
Live in Tanglewood version is the one you want
That’s the best one to check out!! 🤘
Thanks for the recommendations
Yup. That’s THE one.
Beautiful reaction, as usual. Your observations were spot on. Lovely smile too. 😊
Make Me Smile with Terry Kath on lead vocal is a must!
Or Colour My World
Terry was one of the most soulful white boy singers in the history of music. "Make Me Smile", by ALL means.
@@fantasycamp4000 Colour My World is sweet, makes for a great theme song at a prom. Make Me Smile is soul pulled up from the gut and exploded through the microphone.
Thanks for the recommendations
Ok Aaliyah, if you want to get both of those songs plus a few more in as well, you'll want to do a reaction to the suite of songs they are both a part of that's called "Ballet for a Girl in Buchannon"; preferably the live performance from the Tanglewood Festival in 1970.
As a classical music student, it must seem weird that a rock group would be at Tanglewood. But then again, the one big name that was involved with the Tanglewood Festival was Leonard Bernstein; who besides being a great composer/conductor was also a music scholar that was curious about and tried to showcase all kinds of genres of music. I mean this was a man who also wrote Broadway musicals, actively went to Jimi Hendrix concerts at 49 years old, critically analyzed the Beatles' "Sgt. Pepper" album, and incorporated some lyrics written by Paul Simon into his "Mass" composition. So that alone would explain having a rock band like Chicago at something that's usually austere like a classical music festival venue.
It just warms my heart that someone your age enjoys this great music. Enjoy the journey 😊
Make Me Smile is another great Chicago song. And another brass band, jazz and rock influence, from this time period was Blood Sweat and Tears with songs such as "Spinning Wheel" and "You've made me so very happy"
Thanks for the recommendation🌺
you should see the live version!! the guitar solo is epic, plus you get to see the whole band in all their glory! Peter on Bass guitar and singing is everything!!!
I concur
The vamp at the beginning as they are trying to fix a crash stand in the middle of the drum kit and the way it all just flows into the intro. Then the extended guitar solo
@@jimwilcox2964 so awesome, right?
So glad you did the studio version first bc of it's clarity that let's you here every instrument clear as glass. But, young lady, I think it's time to see them work their magic live. The entire concert at Tanglewood in 1970 is phenomenal! It features this song but I think Sat in the park came later, not sure. Anyway. Now you know this song, I think it's totally ok and watch it again live. That's just me. Or the closer of the night is a song called, I'm A Man. It's cover from the Spencer Davis Group featuring Iconic singer, and everything else, Steve Winwood. They turn it into a PARTY. You'll get some salsa dancing, cowbells, maracas, shakers, drums. It's wild! It's a good time and a great song! God bless! ❤❤
Almost forgot. Three lead singers on this song. Peter, Terry and my fav singer in the group, Robert Lamm. Yes, all three sing lead on diff songs but they all tackle this one together!!
I agree. The live Tanglewood version has that fantastic Terry Kath guitar solo, but it's not well recorded. The brass and vocals are much better in the studio version. And since the brass is what gave Chicago its unique sound, it deserves to be heard.
No she should of watched Tanglewood Live she'd see one of the best guitar solos on youtube.. $ minutes long.. I like live versions myself. That is what makes a good musician. Anyone can go into a studio and record.
@@stevenseul361 I agree, most of the time. Considering the young lady is on her second Chicago song, and knowing the quality of Tanglewood vs the quality of the studio, I thought it was a good choice for a first listen. Hopefully, she will return and get to see the magic of their live performance.
Early Chicago music is the perfect fusion of rock and jazz. I love the horns and the songwriting both. Peter Cetera's vocal is pretty clean as well. How about that guitar as well? This is my favorite Chicago song by far. Great reaction, Aaliyah!
These guys are all classically and jazz trained musicians. DePaul school of music in downtown Chicago.
It's so richly rewarding to watch someone who genuinely loves music discover an ensemble work.
Thank you. You have my subscription.
Peace -
Great song and reaction! It's crazy, a lot of these songs I haven't heard in 30-40 years and can still sing them word for word....classics!
You really need to watch the live version of this at Tanglewood in 1974 - very cool performance
Absolutely! It was 1970 though. I'm not trying to sound like a know-it-all, you are right about the
best performance of them.
@@michaelheller8841 one of the top 5 guitar solos of all time in my humble opinion.
@@TheScaramongus Terry Kath was an
amazing guitarist no doubt, I would buy
his signature Telecaster, but I don't have 20,000 lol. All joking aside, he was too
talented to be underrated.
Thanks for the recommendation
The music of my youth young lady. On my playlist still.
Tanglewood for live! Even better than the album. Classic horn section!
I very respectfully disagree. The vocal on this original is better, as is Terry's guitar playing.
It's not better at all. It's good, and a lot of fun to watch, but this is the definitive version.
Thanks for sharing🌺
Back in Jr. High, all the trombone players were big Chicago fans, because they hadn't heard someone play 16th notes on a trombone before.
Thanks for sharing💕
The lead singer is Peter Cetera. Prior to this studio recording he went to a ballgame where someone hit him in the mouth and broke his jaw. His jaw had to be wired shut. Recording day came and rather than cancel the session, Peter sang it with his jaw wired shut.
I read that his wires perhaps were removed by that time and having to re-learn how to sing with clinched mouth being afraid of locking his jaw open if he opened it to wide.
Dodger Stadium
Oh thanks for sharing this info🌺
Love how you genuinely enjoy the music ❤
Oh thanks so much💕
Go down the Chicago rabbit hole. You wont regret it. Could be top 5-10 bands ever
YES !
@@pibly7784 absolute monster band. Hi pibly
Thanks for the recommendations
@@AaliyahCapilican you react to my fave song by chicago no tell lover sung by a great tenor singer peter cetera !
Terry Kath is on the guitar amazing guitarist one of the original members of Chicago when they started in the late 60’s he died in 1978 of tragic accident so glad you hear this amazing song
Thanks for sharing💕
@@AaliyahCapili you welcome
Another blast from the past 1970 (my days 16yrs old) lol. A lot of great brass playing in these songs from Chicago!! Thanks
I'm not sure if it was intentional (although I suspect it was), but during the guitar solo, Terry Kath uses an overdriven amp (or possibly overdrive effects pedal) to get a similar "fuzzy" warmth to that of the brass section - then adds in a "wah-wah" pedal which is similar in effect to a trumpet mute! He riffs in a way that would be difficult for brass to emulate, but by using comparable tones and timbres, he creates a sense of continuity in the song that makes it a very cohesive whole from start to finish!
Thanks so much for sharing💕
What a great tune!
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Aaliyah I love this song. Chicago is such an amazing band. Stupid me gave up on a chance to see them live when I was in high school. Wonderful reaction
Oh thanks for sharing🌺
So awesome to see you enjoying music from the past! My favorite Chicago song. I follow several young bands/artists and there is a lot of great music being made today as well.🤘
Thanks for sharing🌺
Oh you have to do the version of the song live in Tanglewood
"25 or 6 to 4" is proof that a great song can be about anything. One interesting thing about the song is that it doesn't end on the tonic.
More songs by Chicago you might want to listen to: "Saturday in the Park", "Does Anybody Really Know What Time It Is?", "Colour My World", "Questions 67 and 68", "If You Leave Me Now".
Other groups and songs that feature brass:
- Earth, Wind & Fire: "Shining Star," "Sing a Song," "Getaway," ""September"
- Tower of Power: "You're Still a Young Man," "So Very Hard to Go," "What Is Hip?," "Down to the Nightclub"
- Blood, Sweat & Tears: "Spinning Wheel," "And When I Die," "You've Made Me So Very Happy"
@Dave-nt3kz Good suggestion!
Thanks for sharing all of these recommendations🥰
So many people react to this song and don't get that it's a time. Great classic Chicago tune! Chicago is a group that grows on you. Their jazzy keyboards and horns sounded chaotic to me the first few times. But my brother kept playing their music, and in time I became a huge fan. They brought Peter Cetera into the band because the other three vocalists all had deep voices and they wanted a range.
Other two, Kath and Lamm.
Yes. RIP Terry Kath.
The drummer is killing it
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BTW. I'm a drummer and Their drummer Danny was awesome too❤
I seen theses guys in concert in 1977 and they are touring again in my state of Alabama in early 2025 so I will have to go see them again, of course I will certainly miss Terry Kath...
Thanks for sharing
LOVE YOU'RE REACTION TO ONE OF THE BEST SONGS EVER RECORDED .....YOU'RE TERRY KATH WAS ONE OF THE GREATEST GUITARISTS IN THE WORLS AS ...EVEN JIMI HENDRIX SAID HE WAS AMEN ❤.....THANK YOU
Thanks so much for watching too
A classic track from my favorite band at the time. All of my favorite groups were atypical, meaning they're not straight rock and roll. Chicago and Blood, Sweat & Tears were my bridge to jazz; Santana's fusion of Latin and rock got me into Latin music more broadly; then Emerson, Lake and Palmer, along with Yes, were my bridge to classical music; ELP because of their many adaptations of classical pieces, and Yes, with their classical-like structures to many of their compositions. You, Aaliyah, are on a journey in music which I hope you'll enjoy as much as I did mine.
Oh thanks so much for sharing all of these🥰
@@AaliyahCapili One more band I forgot to mention is Renaissance. The lead singer, Annie Haslam, has a 5-octave range. Their music is influenced by classical music very much; in fact, they performed at Carnegie Hall with the New York Philharmonic back in 1976, and it was released as a double LP.
Wah-Wah on Terry Kath's lead guitar. All members of Chicago all studied music at DePaul University, except for Robert Lamm whom they recruited from Roosevelt University.
I love the studio version. Kath at his best. IMHO.
Thanks for sharing💕
A great song about not being able to think of something to write a song about. Chicago has been coming up with excellent songs since back when they were Chicago Transit Authority. Good reaction. Thanks for the visit back to my 20s
Thanks for listening and watching🥰
It's been said in the comments, I'll repeat Tanglewood Live in 1970 of the same song and from the
same show "Make Me Smile" That song makes me wanna dance and sing too lol.
Thanks for the recommendations
The late Terry Kath was such a great guitarist, the list of guitarists he influenced included Jimi Hendrix!!
Thanks for sharing💕
@@AaliyahCapili I was born in the 60s so I grew up a huge Chicago fan. My dad, who’s 88, loves Chicago!
I'd enjoy seeing your friends reaction to this song and Dust in the Wind when the violin 🎻 part is played
Always great to see a new reaction from you pop up! Your analysis on the songs you react to are always on point and this song is such a good classic, nice choice keep it up!
Thanks so much for your kind words, much appreciated🥰
Great song. Chicago has some great ones. Im waiting for "Hard to Say I'm Sorry" by Chicago. Great vocal on "25 or 6 to 4." Really enjoyed this song. Great pick and as always, great reaction.😊
Thanks so much for your recommendation🥰🌺🥰
@@AaliyahCapili you're welcome ☺️
I saw them twice in concert.😊
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A great band from my youth. I highly recommend the famous live version. It's epic.
Thanks for the recommendation🥰
I do suggest the Live, Tanglewood version, also suggest you listen to the Ballet For A Girl In Buchanon suite, different lead singers
There's a iive version from Tanglewood that is fantastic
I saw them live twice.😊
Hi Aaliyah, Chicago is awesome and has many great songs. I wish you had reacted to the live version of this song. Oh, well. 👍🏼
Oh thanks, i will check it out too🥰
Great reaction.... It wasn't they it was keyboard player and one of three lead singers Robert Lamm(along with bassist Peter Cetera and lead guitarist Terry Kath RIP). Peter sang lead on this song. I've been listening to Chicago since 1970. Trombonist James Pankow did the music... Yes Robert was up late/early one morning and had writers block and he wrote about that.😊🔥
Thanks for sharing💕
Aaliyah, you need check out Laura Nyro. She had an operatic component to her voice I think you'll appreciate. She was also an incredible pianist and songwriter. She was around your age when she did her best work. I recommend "Eli's Coming" "Stoned Soul Picnic" "Save the Country" "He's a Runner" "Stoney End".
Thanks so much for the recommendations🌺
Love your reviews............ thank you!!
Great song from my youth!
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Great reaction! You have a great voice! I hope to see you perform someday!
Thank you so much!!💕
Hi Aaliyah, being a songwriter, vocalist and multi-instrumentalist myself, I've watched a few of your reactions and found them very enjoyable and interesting. You were talking about the harmonies in this song. This band has a lot of songs with great harmonies like this. Just check out their slow ballad titled "Wishing You Were Here". There are some killer backing vocal harmonies in that one. The lead guitar player for the band is Terry Kath. He also does lead vocals as well on a few different songs, and Wishing You Were Here is one of them. Peter Cetera plays bass guitar. The band has 3 different singers which is the reason that their harmonies sound so good. Peter Cetera, Terry Kath and Robert Lamm (keyboards) all sing lead vocals on different songs. "Saturday In The Park" is one of their songs that is sung by Robert Lamm." On the song Wishing You Were Here Terry Kath is playing bass guitar and Peter Cetera is playing acoustic guitar. There were so many bands from the 60's, 70's, 80's and even in the 90's that had good backing vocal harmonies. When I played in rock bands back in the 80's and 90's I was in two bands where all of us were lead vocalists so we could do harmonies like this as well. You always have good reactions to the songs that you do. Great Job! ❤❤🎵🎵🎼🎶🎶👍
Oh wow thank you very very much for taking the time to share all of these, much appreciated🥰🥰🥰
Try to watch this song at Tanglewood 1974, notice how Terry Kath plays the guitar solo almost exactly as he did on the studio album, that is rare.
Thanks for the recommendation
Make Me Smile, with Terry Kath on lead vocals.
You need to see them LIVE
Color my world is my.favorite chicago song! 😊
As a 66 yo, I remember when this song first came out. Also, if you played guitar at that time, the opening riff was something almost everyone knew.
Thanks so much for sharing🌺
Best band Ever
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@@AaliyahCapili 🎸🎸🤘
You really need to listen to the Live version from Tanglewood!
Thanks for the recommendations
Dialogue Parts 1 and 2 is must, a social message, still relevant ...1972. I said still relevant, not "still an elephant..." This music was known as Jazz/Rock back then, you nailed it when you mentioned jazz and rock and roll. your friend who plays trumpet [like I did] will love the Trumpet Solo in the beginning of Chicago's "Does Anybody Know what Time It is?"
Their keyboard player, Robert Lamm, wrote this song. He also sang harmony. He disliked lead and preferred staying in the background. He's now just 1 of just 3 original members
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Jimi Hendrix was asked by a reporter once what it was like to be the world's best guitarist. He replied, "I don't know. You would have to ask Terry Kath."
James Pankow has said this is not how that actually went. Chicago was opening for Hendrix at a Hollywood club and he was asked about other guitarists and he mentioned Terry as well as others that were top of the craft.
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Chicago set out to make their music to have the brass have their own sections within their songs. Before the passing of guitarist, Terry Kath, he, bassist Peter Cetera and keyboardist Robert Lamm, all with their unique voices. shared lead vocals.
Thanks for sharing
Listen to the live version in 1970 in Tanglewood. You won't be disappointed
Jimi Hendrix’s pick for best guitar player - Terry Kath
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Also Terry Kath plays a solo with 3 different sounds. It's epic!
Hello. First time seeing you. Love the dimples. And the reaction.It's a great song. He wrote a song about not being able to write a song.
Oh hello, thanks so much for watching🥰
Hi Aaliyah, great group with many songs. When I was in high school I had a horn group, I'm 66 so that was a few minutes ago 😁, but you should check out the live video from 1973 where you can hear Saturday in the Park & Does Anybody Really Know What Time It Is
And BTW the Guitarist is Terry Kath who was compared to Jimi Hendrix but lost his life in 1978 from a accidental shot to his head😪
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Great reaction to a great song. Thanks!
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Peter is a great lead singer. I saw them three times during their heyday. They were a great live band. Loved your reaction.
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Yes great band great song!! Ever do any Rush, please do Xanadu live 81 ,you will hea a lot of percussion from the greatest drummer of all time ,matted of fact all 3 are virtuosos on their instruments!! Their catalog of music from beginning to their last album if off the charts ,try A Farwell to Kings, hemispheres whole first side, 2112 whole first side,,mission, marathon, cut to the chase, big money, far cry, trees, la villastrangato,nature science spirit of radio freewill, Tom Sawyer, half the world, I could go on and on
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Terry Kath live is just another level. God tier so to say.
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You need to watch the live version of this at Tanglewood 1970.
Check out Chicago’s “ Wish you were Here” with back up vocals by The Beach Boys
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Tanglewood live!
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I used this song to demo ipod speakers back in the day. Horns, percussion, and a killer guitar player. What could be better?
Should add, harmonies. Harmonies added to all that would be better. Add it all up, and you have a perfect rock song.
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It was said by none other than the great Jimi Hendrix that the guitar solo by Terry Kath here was the greatest guitar solo ever!
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Like you said this is Peter on this and Robert sang Saturday in the Park. Check out Terry Kath lead on Make Me Smile and all 3 in I'm A Man. Welcome to my world lol. I'm 67 ❤
I think you would love Chicago's early albums; specifically, the first seven albums as they are more jazz-rock with the great Terry Kath.
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Bee Gee's Too Much Heaven. You won't regret it..🙏
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More Chicago, Make Me Smile
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@@AaliyahCapili that's the name of the song by them, lot of brass
Notice how quick the drums fills are.
Jimi Hendrix said that Chicago's Terry Kath was the best guitar player "in the universe"
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Color My World
Another great is searching so long.
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Everyone always prefer the studio first. I'm on the other team watch Chicago 25 or 6 to 4 Live Tanglewood 07/21/70. Terry Kath solo is amazing in this. 4 minutes long and my opinion the best solo on youtube.
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Need to hear Terry Kath sing on MAKE ME SMILE by Chicago also Please do BEGGININGS
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I was about your age when this was released. I was going to college. I thought this song was about pulling an all nighter, cramming for a mid-term.
Tanglewood.
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Sadly, the lead guitarist on this song, Terry Kath, was playing with a 9mm pistol and accidentally blew his brains out in 1978, just eight days before his 32nd birthday. It was a tragic end to a brilliant musician. Fortunately, I got to see him perform live with Chicago at my very first rock concert. (Yeah, I’m an old dude! 😄)
live at tanglewood is the version you should have done. way better then the studio version
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Aaliyah, you should also review some of the great Motown voices and bands like Marvin Gaye, Al Green, the Temptations, Sam Cooke (especially Bring it Home To Me)
I know the Tanglewood version is great... but to get another Live version, check out the tremendous and oh-so-professional group from Russia (!!) , Leonid & Friends !! Spot on and very energetic, just like the original !!!
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Hi beautiful young lady the story behind the song when I found out how it got that number sequence about them recording the song in the wee hours of the night and they were getting frustrated is absolutely hilarious but you on the other hand are absolutely beyond beautiful I take on all the men in the world and fight them to get with you Peter Cetera of Chicago has a killer voice
Well, gee. That's not creepy at all... Quietly slipping the creep into a run-on sentence...
@@johnpalmer3848she also won’t be impressed with your white knight act
@@mrgold714 Too bad you can't upvote your own post more that once, eh?
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Hello, my dear Aaliyah po! Opo, isn't this a great song? I highly recommend the live version recorded at Tanglewood. It showcases how tight the horns were and has an extended Terry Kath guitar solo. There's so much to explore with this band.
Noting how much you enjoyed the Rock and Jazz fusion, you may also want to check out two other bands who started at exactly the same time as Chicago. Blood, Sweat, and Tears were a little more R&B funky but just as entertaining, while Lighthouse went for a lighter Jazz feel but just as good as their counterparts.
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Do the live version.
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You should listen to Broken by Seether with Amy Lee, the vocal harmoniies are hauntingly amazing! 🤘😎
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Always enjoy your reactions, BTW any song by the eagles will be blocked ,I wouldn't bother with them ,Henly will block anything that has to do with the eagles
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Need to react to Shakespeare sister stay for Halloween. It’s a cool 80s song.
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