Congratulations, Shawn! You have just listened to the greatest song in rock history, penned by the finest guitarist in rock history, Terry Kath. Even after 55 years, Introduction still blows the pants off all other songs in this genre with its multiple solos, tempo and mood changes, and just pure energy.
They have 3 lead singers; you have now heard all of them - Robert Lamm on "Does anyone...", Peter Cetera on "25 or 6 to 4", and Terry kath on "Introduction"
I am aging myself here when I tell you that my friends and I played this album all the time when it first came out. 1969. We all thought it was the greatest thing we’d ever heard. I’m 71 now and when I listen to this album, I still think it’s the greatest thing I’ve ever heard. As others have requested, please react to the Make Me Smile segment of the album. Thanks.
That’s Terry Kath doing the singing of this song the 25 or 6 to 4 was sang by Peter Cetera and Does Anybody know what time is sang by Robert Lam I’m a hugh fan of the original Chicago love thier early stuff
I love this song. Very overlooked Chicago song. And any song with Terry singing is a winner. My vote for best debut album ever... You heard me! Boston and GunsnRoses!
The reason for the name change was legal. Chicago Transit Authority owned the name and told the band that they couldn't use it anymore. I haven't heard this for decades. There has always been more than one singer in this band. Kath played guitar and did a lot of the vocals. Chicago is one of my favorite bands of all time, I have seen them live so many times and I will tell you they were always perfect and tight. Very professional, as good live as studio. Thank you for your reaction.
Chicagoans remember that, as part of the settlement of the suit by the transit agency of the same name, the band recorded an add for the company. Who remembers the “Ride the CTA” commercials?
This song was written by and lead vocal by their guitar player Terry Kath, who had that incredible guitar solo. The next track on this album you should play is "POEM 58". Nine minutes of PURE FUNK led by Terry Kath on guitar, Danny Seraphine on drums, and Peter Cetera on bass. Jimi Hendrix saw them playing when they were known as "The Chicago Transit Authority" at the legendary Whisky a Go Go in LA. He went to their dressing room between sets and told them, "You guys have a horn section that sounds like one set of lungs, and a guitar player that's BETTER THAN ME! You wanna go on the road?" They said "yeah!" and became Jimi's opening act on a national tour of stadiums and arenas.
@@ShawnSalvadori Chicago's Trombone player Jimmy Pankow in an interview said that Hendrix wanted to work on a collaboration with Chicago, Hendrix and Terry Kath, Hendrix drummer Mitch Mitchell and Chicago's Danny Seraphine, Pankow crafting some bitchin' horns that Jimi loved. But then Hendrix died. What a collaboration that could have been!
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Congratulations, Shawn! You have just listened to the greatest song in rock history, penned by the finest guitarist in rock history, Terry Kath. Even after 55 years, Introduction still blows the pants off all other songs in this genre with its multiple solos, tempo and mood changes, and just pure energy.
They have 3 lead singers; you have now heard all of them - Robert Lamm on "Does anyone...", Peter Cetera on "25 or 6 to 4", and Terry kath on "Introduction"
The first horn in that interlude was a trombone, the second was a trumpet. There is also a sax, but it didn't solo.
First horn solo was James Pankow on trombone. The second horn solo was Lee Loughnane on trumpet and the guitar solo was Terry Kath.
I am aging myself here when I tell you that my friends and I played this album all the time when it first came out. 1969. We all thought it was the greatest thing we’d ever heard. I’m 71 now and when I listen to this album, I still think it’s the greatest thing I’ve ever heard.
As others have requested, please react to the Make Me Smile segment of the album.
Thanks.
Make Me Smile was on their second album, the opening movement of the seven movement suite "Ballet For A Girl In Buchannon".
That’s Terry Kath doing the singing of this song the 25 or 6 to 4 was sang by Peter Cetera and Does Anybody know what time is sang by Robert Lam I’m a hugh fan of the original Chicago love thier early stuff
Very refreshing to see your appreciation for real music.
I love this song. Very overlooked Chicago song. And any song with Terry singing is a winner.
My vote for best debut album ever...
You heard me! Boston and GunsnRoses!
That soulful interlude on horn was Lee Loughnane on trumpet.
Terry Kath. They had 3 lead vocalists. Does anybody really know what time it is, Robert Lamm, 25 or 6 to 4 was Pete Cetera.
Yes, Terry Kath singing here died of an accidental gun shot wound. Incredibly sad story.
This was Terry Kath’s masterpiece. The song is still played to open every concert as a way of honoring him since his passing.
Such a great band. I'm sure you will enjoy their music!
🎶🎶🎶👍
The reason for the name change was legal. Chicago Transit Authority owned the name and told the band that they couldn't use it anymore. I haven't heard this for decades. There has always been more than one singer in this band. Kath played guitar and did a lot of the vocals. Chicago is one of my favorite bands of all time, I have seen them live so many times and I will tell you they were always perfect and tight. Very professional, as good live as studio. Thank you for your reaction.
Chicagoans remember that, as part of the settlement of the suit by the transit agency of the same name, the band recorded an add for the company. Who remembers the “Ride the CTA” commercials?
Thank you for filling me in 😁
This song was written by and lead vocal by their guitar player Terry Kath, who had that incredible guitar solo. The next track on this album you should play is "POEM 58". Nine minutes of PURE FUNK led by Terry Kath on guitar, Danny Seraphine on drums, and Peter Cetera on bass.
Jimi Hendrix saw them playing when they were known as "The Chicago Transit Authority" at the legendary Whisky a Go Go in LA. He went to their dressing room between sets and told them, "You guys have a horn section that sounds like one set of lungs, and a guitar player that's BETTER THAN ME! You wanna go on the road?" They said "yeah!" and became Jimi's opening act on a national tour of stadiums and arenas.
That is sick
@@ShawnSalvadori Chicago's Trombone player Jimmy Pankow in an interview said that Hendrix wanted to work on a collaboration with Chicago, Hendrix and Terry Kath, Hendrix drummer Mitch Mitchell and Chicago's Danny Seraphine, Pankow crafting some bitchin' horns that Jimi loved. But then Hendrix died. What a collaboration that could have been!
The three songs you listed, all different lead singers. Also, all in the band at the same time.
Chicago ,on this first LP, had 3 "lead singers".......