34:38: Bobby Lamm looks up when he sings "a man playing guitar...". He does it every time he does the song, he's looking up to Terry Kath. What an amazing legacy these guys have.
One of the hardest working bands in the biz. All top shelf professionals at their craft....and then some. Chicago: a band so good, they named a mid-western city after them.
I was 23 years old back in 1990 seeing them only once opening for The Beach Boys and was right up front for the show It was my first concert. Love it . I met my wife shortly after about 3-4 months later. I turned her on to their music and it these guys became her favorite band.. If only she had been there earlier. I just lost her just a little under 2 years ago . She had become terminally ill. We were married for close to 32 years. Everytime I hear them I think of her now. Thank you guys for your music being in our lives. I hope one day I can them again. We almost did but couldn't. I heard that at one time Jimi Hendrix said that Terry Kath's guitar solo in " 25 or 6 to 4 " was the best guitar playing ever. I also became friends with a girl who was in a band with who is now her husband. Who.I also became friends with. Anyway, Her husband was in a band with their old drummer, Danny Seraphine. I can't say their names but yeah true story
with jason scheff bass player and high pitch vocal Chicago's identity didnt change the sound of this world classic band...i wish you all the best of health & enjoy this superlative talent what the almighty gave to you as the best gift in this universe and your ability making a fantastic sound and thats because you're all capable of putting ideas from classic rock up to the present...Regards coming from the Philippine soil and musicians touring around the world as well my second home base here in Austria Europe.
I loved Chicago since the 70s(bn 1971)......they are like the Beatles to me.....Everyone of the members brought in their own magic, but the real miracle is their horn section....
As Robert Lamm is singing lead on Saturday in the Park, see him look up to Terry Kath (their lead guitar player that died in the late 70's) , as he says "A man playing guitar." He says he does it often during that song.
He sounds like Cookie Monster who wants to be center stage. Bill Champlin and Jason Scheff kept the band afloat for 3 decades after Terry Kath died and Peter Cetera left. Without Bill and Jason, Chicago is just a cover band. Like it is now.
Robert Lamm has been the glue in the post Kath/Cetera years. At 70, his voice is still smooth. What a legend. And my all time favorite band. Fan since 68..,
Yes! Robert is the Man.It all started for me in 1971,with Does anybody really know what time it is?and beginnings,I was 7 years old.I recently saw them at the Bloomsburg Fair,2017. My First time.It was their 50 th yr.tour. Hearing Robert sing those songs It was just like 1971 again,nothing changed at all,the horns,Roberts voice,just like 50 years ago.It was the best concert I ever saw.And I saw just about everyone.Honorable mention,Dio,REO,Foreigner,Cheap Trick,the Rascals,Three Dog Night,Frankie Valli.Just to name a few.
Saw Chicago in 1975 at Ohio State University and then some 40 years later in Ft. Myers, FL at the new Sun Coast Arena. In spite of personnel changes, this band is still fantastic. I loved every minute of the 2017 concert. WOW!
I do not know of a band that has held such a tight hign standard for so long. I am a old Jazz trombone player. Loved the music in 69 and still do in 2016.
Hey! I've enjoyed Chicago as much as you Reginald and i agree with your comments 100% , this was an aw sum concert i really enjoyed the hell out of it, so many great memories and so well played but tears run down my cheeks when i hear one of Terry's songs, miss him like it was yesterday, so much talent that we missed on,God have mercy of his soul, no one like him will ever be born in our lifetime.
I've just gotta' say that it's been a few years since I last saw these folks 11 times. And I appreciate Wonderfully this "Latest" Update to my Experience of CHICAGO. I never liked "Horns" in music as a kid until I heard Chicago. I'll love them forever, thru the losses and replacements whom are Dedicated to their predecessors. You can't go wrong Loving This Band!
Tears of emotion ... I still keep the ticket of the concert that Chicago (with Terry Kath) held in my city (Turin, Italy) on 9/6/1971, place n.193, which I attended together with a good number of friends ... I remember that, when I got home, I pasted it inside the cover of Chicago II I just bought, which I still keep. Chicago were one of the gratest groups in rock music history. If we imagine rock as a big table, the Chicago certainly represent one of the four legs ... For me the other three are the Beatles, Pink Floyd and Led Zeppelin.
I was there at the Gentilly stage , they absolutely killed it ! Going to see then next week in Lake Charles ( July 5th). CAN'T WAIT ! My wife and my 11th time for the incredible CHICAGO !
Yes, yes 🙌 a real band with real musicians playing really great music!! I met all these guys and they are genuinely humble, love what they do and love their fans !
Gentilly Stage New Orleans Fri. May 1, 2015 0:00 - Introduction 7:35 - Questions 67 & 68 12:50 - Hard Habit to Break 17:32 - You're the Inspiration 22:55 - Just You and Me 27:25 - Hard to Say I'm Sorry 30:50 - Getaway 33: 00 - Saturday in the Park 36:41 - Feeling Stronger Every Day 39:18 - FREE 44:10 - 25 or 6 to 4 American Express Mercury Insurance Direct TX AXS TV Stub Hub
[1] I was there at Chicago at NO JazzFest on that Friday, April 2015 afternoon afternoon. Oh, so excellent. Oh, so good. [2] Indeed, Chicago is one of the three best live rock groups in the world. The other two are the Eagles & the Doobie Brothers. It doesn't get any better.
Notice Robert Lamm look up to the heaven when he sang out the words a man playing guitar during Saturday in the Park? That is his tribute to fallen band mate Terry Kath. Pretty awesome
This band seems to want to live forever. Always ever so good and true to the essence of the original songs. I would suspect one person to be responsible for that. Long live Jim Pankow!!!
This is the best i"v heard Jason sing for a long time. Chicago is a great band period, i have listened to them for over 40 years. the Cetera ,Kath debate is really tedious. Jason will never sound like Cetera and Kieth in his own right is a great ax man, so just sit back and enjoy. stop the analizing, it will keep you from enjoying the music.
I always said that when Chicago found Keith Howland That Terry was in heaven looking down at the guy's and saying that they finally got it right. After two other guitarist who didn't quite work out, Keith fit in like a glove . One of the best guitarist in pop music.
Great to see the full version of Introduction played here, instead of the truncated one they often did in the past. Appropriate to do for such a prestigious festival!
I agree. And during an interview it was said during Chicago’s 55yrs they hadn’t cancelled a single show. What group can claim that? I’ve seen them 2x & will see them again & again. They are the GREATEST!!!
Just discovered this! What a treat! Q 67 & 68 was rarely done with Cetera. He is a perfectionist and .... well ... it's got some pretty tough notes for live. Jason was fantastic! Loved seeing Walter on stage too. Miss this band terribly. So depressed how I miss them.
I saw original Chicago with Kath & Cetera in Adelaide South Australia back in (I think) 1971. They can't be replaced, but like that the keyboard player isn't trying to copy Kath or Champlin. The new kids are all competent players being themselves. Leave it at that and just love the music & the memories... I do!
Imagine that you are a well seasonned professional musician recognized by everyone, but you haven't seen everything yet. When Walter and Jimmy tell you 'OK, you're in', you must feel some degree of accomplishment. :)
so sad that walt isn't able to tour due to medical reasons. he's a piece of the soul of the group. but extremely pleased the Bill Champlin was replaced by the magnificent baritone of the new keyboard player- much, MUCH better vocal addition to the group, almost making up for the loss of Terry Kath. But no one could ever really replace him, or Cetera, but everything moves on like a river of time
(Greetings from locked-down Sydney, Australia.) Chicago and Blood, Sweat and Tears were my first foray into anything like commercial music. Wonderful to see them with the original horn section which has been together for half a century. Definitely not a nostalgia trip; the music is as vital in 2021 as it was in 1971. I wonder if they have survived the silence enforced by COVID?
I am with ya Sandy. The show must go on. Same for Journey, Earth, Wind & Fire, the commodities, the Police and other gr8 groups. I appreciate them keeping it going
There's a lot of people that say they love Jason, here. I love Jason and wished he had more opportunities to create more Chicago songs. The 1990s and 2000s weren't a good time for Chicago as far as new original material go.
19:14 "Now I know (now I know) that I need you here with me..." Something about the way Jason signs this part in particular that makes me want to play it again and again. I generally do not like YTI live - even by PC post-Chicago - but I really think Jason nails this performance.
I agree, Brent. Human beings are not immortal and life goes on. It’s easy to criticize & if you all can do better, get up there and play your instruments, or better yet sing to your hearts content 😀
Robert Lamm: Keyboards/Vocals Walter Parazaider: Saxophone Lee Loughnane: Trumpet James Pankow: Trombone Jason Scheff: Bass Guitar/Vocals Tris Imboden: Drums Keith Howland: Guitar Walfredo Reyes Jr.: Percussion Lou Pardini: Keyboards/Vocals
A nice representation of the last year of the Jason Scheff era. Also one of the final concerts with band co-founder Walt Parazaider, who elected to retire after the 2016 RRHOF ceremonies.
34:38: Bobby Lamm looks up when he sings "a man playing guitar...". He does it every time he does the song, he's looking up to Terry Kath. What an amazing legacy these guys have.
They have been great in concert from day one ! A Chicagoan who has seen them through the years !! Love you guys !!!!
One of the hardest working bands in the biz. All top shelf professionals at their craft....and then some. Chicago: a band so good, they named a mid-western city after them.
I was 23 years old back in 1990 seeing them only once opening for The Beach Boys and was right up front for the show It was my first concert. Love it . I met my wife shortly after about 3-4 months later. I turned her on to their music and it these guys became her favorite band.. If only she had been there earlier. I just lost her just a little under 2 years ago . She had become terminally ill. We were married for close to 32 years. Everytime I hear them I think of her now. Thank you guys for your music being in our lives. I hope one day I can them again. We almost did but couldn't. I heard that at one time Jimi Hendrix said that Terry Kath's guitar solo in " 25 or 6 to 4 " was the best guitar playing ever. I also became friends with a girl who was in a band with who is now her husband. Who.I also became friends with. Anyway, Her husband was in a band with their old drummer, Danny Seraphine. I can't say their names but yeah true story
all of them are perfect!!!!
I'm listening Chicago from year 1973 until now.also Cetera,Lamm as solo musicians,great talents!!!
with jason scheff bass player and high pitch vocal Chicago's identity didnt
change the sound of this world classic band...i wish you all the best of health
& enjoy this superlative talent what the almighty gave to you as the best gift
in this universe and your ability making a fantastic
sound and thats because you're all capable of putting ideas from classic rock
up to the present...Regards coming from the Philippine soil and musicians
touring around the world as well my second home base here in Austria Europe.
Outstanding musicians - followed them since the Transit Authority days. A real pleasure to stumble on this recording.
the best band i like and love Chicago..
my favorite Jason scheff iloveyou!😘😘
He still looks good here ❤
I loved Chicago since the 70s(bn 1971)......they are like the Beatles to me.....Everyone of the members brought in their own magic, but the real miracle is their horn section....
Me too.
100% !!!
As Robert Lamm is singing lead on Saturday in the Park, see him look up to Terry Kath (their lead guitar player that died in the late 70's) , as he says "A man playing guitar." He says he does it often during that song.
Most interesting and very cool. Robert also does something to honor Terry everytime for Color my World
He sounds like Cookie Monster who wants to be center stage. Bill Champlin and Jason Scheff kept the band afloat for 3 decades after Terry Kath died and Peter Cetera left. Without Bill and Jason, Chicago is just a cover band. Like it is now.
Robert Lamm has been the glue in the post Kath/Cetera years. At 70, his voice is still smooth. What a legend. And my all time favorite band. Fan since 68..,
That's also why 36 is such a good album -- Lamm wrote half of it
Bobby rules
Yes! Robert is the Man.It all started for me in 1971,with Does anybody really know what time it is?and beginnings,I was 7 years old.I recently saw them at the Bloomsburg Fair,2017. My First time.It was their 50 th yr.tour. Hearing Robert sing those songs It was just like 1971 again,nothing changed at all,the horns,Roberts voice,just like 50 years ago.It was the best concert I ever saw.And I saw just about everyone.Honorable mention,Dio,REO,Foreigner,Cheap Trick,the Rascals,Three Dog Night,Frankie Valli.Just to name a few.
Robert gives it his all !!!
Saw Chicago in 1975 at Ohio State University and then some 40 years later in Ft. Myers, FL at the new Sun Coast
Arena. In spite of personnel changes, this band is still fantastic. I loved every minute of the 2017 concert. WOW!
Amazing Bsnd, Everybody is A Great Player, Gorgeous Robert Lamm.. Salute To All, From San Francisco with Love!💖❤️💞😘
Going into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in April of 2016... About darn time!! These guys still got it!! Rock on. :)
I do not know of a band that has held such a tight hign standard for so long. I am a old Jazz trombone player. Loved the music in 69 and still do in 2016.
They were EXCELLENT at this concert !!! MAN !!!!
Hey! I've enjoyed Chicago as much as you Reginald and i agree with your comments 100% , this was an aw sum concert i really enjoyed the hell out of it, so many great memories and so well played but tears run down my cheeks when i hear one of Terry's songs, miss him like it was yesterday, so much talent that we missed on,God have mercy of his soul, no one like him will ever be born in our lifetime.
I've just gotta' say that it's been a few years since I last saw these folks 11 times. And I appreciate Wonderfully this "Latest" Update to my Experience of CHICAGO. I never liked "Horns" in music as a kid until I heard Chicago. I'll love them forever, thru the losses and replacements whom are Dedicated to their predecessors. You can't go wrong Loving This Band!
I like and love Jason Scheff voice`s, and Chicago allways !
love these guys for eternity
Tears of emotion ... I still keep the ticket of the concert that Chicago (with Terry Kath) held in my city (Turin, Italy) on 9/6/1971, place n.193, which I attended together with a good number of friends ... I remember that, when I got home, I pasted it inside the cover of Chicago II I just bought, which I still keep.
Chicago were one of the gratest groups in rock music history. If we imagine rock as a big table, the Chicago certainly represent one of the four legs ... For me the other three are the Beatles, Pink Floyd and Led Zeppelin.
I was there at the Gentilly stage , they absolutely killed it ! Going to see then next week in Lake
Charles ( July 5th). CAN'T WAIT ! My wife and my 11th time for the incredible CHICAGO !
One has to believe Robert Lamm is thinking of Terry Kath as he looks to heaven as they blaze thru his tune, "Introduction."
Excellent preformance by the incredible Chicago. Getting seeing and hearing founding member Walt Parazaider.
Introduction is such an amazing track! Chicago needs to squeeze in more tracks like that into the set.
After 40 years no one knows the lyrics to this song. Thanks for the subtitles it really adds to the music.
Yes, yes 🙌 a real band with real musicians playing really great music!!
I met all these guys and they are genuinely humble, love what they do and love their fans !
Gentilly Stage New Orleans Fri. May 1, 2015
0:00 - Introduction
7:35 - Questions 67 & 68
12:50 - Hard Habit to Break
17:32 - You're the Inspiration
22:55 - Just You and Me
27:25 - Hard to Say I'm Sorry
30:50 - Getaway
33: 00 - Saturday in the Park
36:41 - Feeling Stronger Every Day
39:18 - FREE
44:10 - 25 or 6 to 4
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I miss this era of the band most.... Tris, Keith, Jason and especially Walt!
Memories of Chicago from CTA .. only. Improve like a fine wine 🎉
Thank you for keeping the music alive in such a brilliant way. Fantastic.
Great Band, Great Songs, Great Sound!
[1] I was there at Chicago at NO JazzFest on that Friday, April 2015 afternoon afternoon. Oh, so excellent. Oh, so good.
[2] Indeed, Chicago is one of the three best live rock groups in the world. The other two are the Eagles & the Doobie Brothers. It doesn't get any better.
Notice Robert Lamm look up to the heaven when he sang out the words a man playing guitar during Saturday in the Park? That is his tribute to fallen band mate Terry Kath. Pretty awesome
He does that every single time he sings the song, night after night
Thank you for the upload!!!!!
with beautiful sounds and clear vision !
love it
I was privileged to see the original line up. It was one of Terry's last concerts, shortly before his death, at the Capital Center in Largo, MD.
simpliy the best, since '68 !!!
This band seems to want to live forever. Always ever so good and true to the essence of the original songs. I would suspect one person to be responsible for that. Long live Jim Pankow!!!
@wickedphantom24601 Not a smile on his face. A smile burried in his trombone mouthpiece. :)
This is the best i"v heard Jason sing for a long time. Chicago is a great band period, i have listened to them for over 40 years. the Cetera ,Kath debate is really tedious. Jason will never sound like Cetera and Kieth in his own right is a great ax man, so just sit back and enjoy. stop the analizing, it will keep you from enjoying the music.
Well Put, Reginald...Enjoy the Sound
Now Jason is gone....his replacement is gone.....NOW WHAT ???????!!!!!!!!!!!!
I always said that when Chicago found Keith Howland
That Terry was in heaven looking down at the guy's and saying that they finally got it right. After two other guitarist who didn't quite work out, Keith fit in like a glove . One of the best guitarist in pop music.
Jason seemed to get better toward the end of his time with Chicago. He sounds great nowadays with his solo stuff too.
Jason was driving the band on his great performance at this show
Great to see the full version of Introduction played here, instead of the truncated one they often did in the past. Appropriate to do for such a prestigious festival!
When they played live....they typically did the album version...and man....could they deliver!!!
You can only say one thing......WOW!
That was great. Thanks
Chicago is one of the best all time and still going strong
I agree. And during an interview it was said during Chicago’s 55yrs they hadn’t cancelled a single show. What group can claim that? I’ve seen them 2x & will see them again & again. They are the GREATEST!!!
A band like no other!
Amazing! Impressive playing by everyone. Great flute jazz solo
Just discovered this! What a treat! Q 67 & 68 was rarely done with Cetera. He is a perfectionist and .... well ... it's got some pretty tough notes for live. Jason was fantastic! Loved seeing Walter on stage too. Miss this band terribly. So depressed how I miss them.
Amazing! ♥
CHICAGO ,👈 You, GUy'S are the GREATEST BAND EVER👍. you, will , ALWAY'S be, my Chicago, ‼️
Love Robert's keytar
so fast years running,just Jason was coming to Chicago,miss him....as a face of chicago after Cetera.
They sounded the Best especially the horn players .worked very2 hard. R. LAMM AND THE BOYS THUMBS UP
I saw original Chicago with Kath & Cetera in Adelaide South Australia back in (I think) 1971. They can't be replaced, but like that the keyboard player isn't trying to copy Kath or Champlin. The new kids are all competent players being themselves. Leave it at that and just love the music & the memories... I do!
Una gran banda Chicago de todos los tiempos....la mejor musica.
В начале 70х с гигантским трудом записи и альбомы Chicago, а теперь в 2022 году прекрасные композиции !
Lead guitarist solo is awesome just amazing.
Bravo !!!! Love it!!!!
Have to say, RL and the band kicked ass with Introduction. If anyone's going to take on the late great TKs vocal, it should be an original Chi member
always a great show.
Imagine that you are a well seasonned professional musician recognized by everyone, but you haven't seen everything yet. When Walter and Jimmy tell you 'OK, you're in', you must feel some degree of accomplishment. :)
I love Jason😍😘😢
la mejor banda del mundo de siempre es ....CHICAGO
They still sound good here. Hard Habit to Break is always hit and miss but they did it justice here.
thank you my favorite band saw them in 76 nyc
the best group ever they were at their best then missing jason, walter, danny peter,chapman...
ever youngs, ever the best!!!
And watch Robert Lamm's eyes go heavenward (to Terry Kath?) as he sings, "With heaven's help it blended" at 2:07.
Words and Sounds And to " A man playing guitar" in Saturday In The Park
@@hardlines4 34:39- Robert Lamm remembering Terry Kath- looking upward towards the heavens
so sad that walt isn't able to tour due to medical reasons. he's a piece of the soul of the group. but extremely pleased the Bill Champlin was replaced by the magnificent baritone of the new keyboard player- much, MUCH better vocal addition to the group, almost making up for the loss of Terry Kath. But no one could ever really replace him, or Cetera, but everything moves on like a river of time
Baritone keyboardist was Mr. Lou Pardini who replaced Bill Champlin 😀
Best band ever music and vocals!!🎵🎼🎶
(Greetings from locked-down Sydney, Australia.) Chicago and Blood, Sweat and Tears were my first foray into anything like commercial music. Wonderful to see them with the original horn section which has been together for half a century. Definitely not a nostalgia trip; the music is as vital in 2021 as it was in 1971. I wonder if they have survived the silence enforced by COVID?
Chicago band Old but Gold
Love the way Keith always sought to stay true to the "Terry vibe" in his guitar work, while weaving in his own stylistic elements.
Still Jason Scheff is a LEGEND❤
Chicago hasn’t been the same since Chicago 17 my last favorite 👍🏽✌️
Hmmm, a lot of Jason haters here... I may be alone in this but I always liked him.
I am with ya Sandy. The show must go on. Same for Journey, Earth, Wind & Fire, the commodities, the Police and other gr8 groups. I appreciate them keeping it going
I love him - not only can he sing (yes, haters, he can!) but he's adorable!
There's a lot of people that say they love Jason, here. I love Jason and wished he had more opportunities to create more Chicago songs. The 1990s and 2000s weren't a good time for Chicago as far as new original material go.
The horn section sounds amazing (especially beginning at 31:00)!
RL looking cuter as he gets older. Chicago is the best
As a singer what a great bass player Jason is :/
Reginald is correct. Just enjoy the Band!
19:14 "Now I know (now I know) that I need you here with me..." Something about the way Jason signs this part in particular that makes me want to play it again and again. I generally do not like YTI live - even by PC post-Chicago - but I really think Jason nails this performance.
Lamm is 73 here, isn't he? Amazing!
Yes! He is.
He is everything! A musical genius and giant!!!
How can he look so good at 73
Pretty unfair with the criticism. Everyone ages. Voices change too. Think they sound pretty darn good for being around this long.
Brent Peterson l
I agree, Brent. Human beings are not immortal and life goes on. It’s easy to criticize & if you all can do better, get up there and play your instruments, or better yet sing to your hearts content 😀
I SAW CHICAGO AT CHICAGO STADIUM BACK IN 1973 ONLY GOT TO SEE TERRY 😢 THAT ONCE.
Brilliant band, always has been, always will be. 👍👍👍
Robert Lamm: Keyboards/Vocals
Walter Parazaider: Saxophone
Lee Loughnane: Trumpet
James Pankow: Trombone
Jason Scheff: Bass Guitar/Vocals
Tris Imboden: Drums
Keith Howland: Guitar
Walfredo Reyes Jr.: Percussion
Lou Pardini: Keyboards/Vocals
CHICAGO BRAVO SALVE SALVE 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏
Awesome!!!
Got to have coffee back in the band
Star bucks or Folgers?
A nice representation of the last year of the Jason Scheff era. Also one of the final concerts with band co-founder Walt Parazaider, who elected to retire after the 2016 RRHOF ceremonies.
La mejor banda
Huge props to the guitarist, but at 5:30, he's like, "Not even gonna attempt what Terry did to this solo!" Terry could shred like few others.
Buddy Rich rated Chicago and Blood Sweat & Tears. That says it all 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
I liked Cetera, and then of course Jason!!!
Cetera is a legend. Jason never got to that level, but I still appreciate him for his yrs with Chicago. He did well.
i wanna hear "hard habit"Lamm version!
MUITO BOM CHICAGO SEMPRE CHICAGO. PARABÉNS.
Espléndidos!!!
Walter ate it UP in this concert. I hope he has a healthy, happy retirement.
He's got Alzheimer's now.
Woooooooooooow!
lineup present Robert Lamm - keyboards, vocals
Lee Loughnane - trumpet, , backing vocals
James Pankow - trombone, backing vocals
Walter Parazaider - saxophones, flute, backing vocals
Jason Scheff - bass, vocals
Tris Imboden - drums percussion,
Keith Howland - guitar, backing vocals
Lou Pardini - keyboards, Hammond organ vocals
Walfredo Reyes Jr. - percussion
Note that is missing the track list of songs! Other than that, great concert! Wonderful!
Last concert with Jason Scheff ?