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  • @jamelakajamal
    @jamelakajamal  3 ปีที่แล้ว +64

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    • @TheAirDalton
      @TheAirDalton 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      You should check out wabash cannonball performed live by Charlie Daniels, boxcar Willie, and the king of country music Roy Acuff. An all time live performance of any song.
      th-cam.com/video/QIWI8qeEI8s/w-d-xo.html

    • @bodhisvattva
      @bodhisvattva 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I dunno if you knew this...but, it is an interesting nugget of trivia. " Jimi Hendrix was quoted as saying that he thought Terry Kath played guitar better than he did. It was later on reported that Jimi Hendrix also called Terry Kath the 'Best Guitarist in the Universe.' "

    • @eff-dupstuff2949
      @eff-dupstuff2949 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Jimi Hendrix himself , when called the greatest guitar player ever said" no , that would be Terry Kath of Chicago" Terry was so good he could have made Chicago all about him and dominated the band but chose to be one of the band instead and allowed himself to shine no brighter than the rest of the band..... If Jimi said Terry was the best , i gotta believe him

    • @johnharris6655
      @johnharris6655 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You should do the Eagles live in DC in 1977. The Guitar duet, or battle, between Joe Walsh and Don Felder is just epic.

    • @benpotaka5893
      @benpotaka5893 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Terry Kath was that good, people who try to emulate him are failing

  • @frankvellucci8404
    @frankvellucci8404 3 ปีที่แล้ว +708

    Terry Kath is extremely underrated by many, but not by his peers.

    • @curtisboyce244
      @curtisboyce244 3 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      Right ther with srv n Hendrix is Terry k

    • @robertbrescia3196
      @robertbrescia3196 3 ปีที่แล้ว +54

      Jimmy Hendrix was quoted as saying that Terry Kath was his favorite guitarist.

    • @davidp7833
      @davidp7833 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      He's my favorite off all time

    • @GregCombs100
      @GregCombs100 3 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      Have to agree, he just rips that solo in the middle of the song, this live version blows the studio version out of the water.

    • @CaptainBakerJason
      @CaptainBakerJason 3 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      Despite the later tech advances including as effects pedals, modeling, and digital post production, Terry Kath has seldom been approached in guitar mastery. Whenever you are annoyed that a player is underrated by critics, remember to take solace that they are in the company to the late, great Terry Kath! 👍🏻

  • @birdzilla106
    @birdzilla106 3 ปีที่แล้ว +58

    Skynyrd had three guitar players, Outlaws had three guitar players. Chicago had one guitar player. He went from screaming, heart pounding solos, to scratching rhythm effortlessly. Kath was a great musician. He had a soulful voice, and he was a good songwriter. It's one of music's greatest tragedies that he died so soon.

  • @markmoil3012
    @markmoil3012 3 ปีที่แล้ว +245

    No dubbing,no retakes,no auto tune, no mixing, just pure live music !!!!

    • @jamesmorgan4121
      @jamesmorgan4121 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Amen brother and nothing beats it.

    • @markmoil3012
      @markmoil3012 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@jamesmorgan4121 I miss those days a lot ! Cheers from Canada bro.

    • @ChitwoodMitwood
      @ChitwoodMitwood 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      And that is why it don't come close to todays music !!!

    • @jamesmorgan4121
      @jamesmorgan4121 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@markmoil3012 so do I, Friday and Saturday nights seeing live bands at the pub in Sydney, loved it, Cheers from Australia mate,

    • @jamesmorgan4121
      @jamesmorgan4121 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@ChitwoodMitwood if you are saying that today’s music is better you obviously haven’t experienced a good live band that can perform exactly what they have put on record. Live is where a musician tangibly connects with its audience without the aid of fake things like auto-tune etc. Music today is just business driven formulaic rubbish

  • @gloriaault3798
    @gloriaault3798 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Smoking!!!! At 83 I'm still enjoying the moment!

  • @JeffreyTheTaylor
    @JeffreyTheTaylor 3 ปีที่แล้ว +334

    You just watched one of the best guitar solos ever captured. RIP Terry Kath.

    • @averyce2
      @averyce2 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      100% AGREE

    • @doggzillablk7955
      @doggzillablk7955 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Yes sir

    • @billrhea
      @billrhea 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I think the best. Also one of the top 10 for sure.

    • @2564mandy
      @2564mandy 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      25 wasn’t his only epic performance. Check out some of the solos on the new Carnegie Hall set. What a talent.

    • @tomkenniston9848
      @tomkenniston9848 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      yeah, so sad how he died

  • @ITILII
    @ITILII 3 ปีที่แล้ว +126

    When Jimi Hendrix saw Chicago in concert he went backstage afterwards and said with their brass section, they were the best band he ever heard. Then Jimi looked at Terry Kath and said "Man, you play better than I do" What a compliment from the man often considered the greatest guitarist of ALL TIME !!!! And Terry Kath was an excellent singer, too.....Terry Kath - underrated as a vocalist; unsurpassed as a guitarist ....and listen to the GREATEST GUITAR RIFF of all time....Terry jams for 2 1/2 minutes......all said, if Jimi says Terry is the best, ain't no one can argue with that !!!! Jamal great t shirt, great sentiments and be even greater if people actually put it into practice.....thanks for you great vids bro....keep the Faith !

    • @marciabaker87
      @marciabaker87 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Listening to Terry’s guitar solo as I’m typing this. Holy fuck, the dude is a rocker!

    • @rickjensen2833
      @rickjensen2833 ปีที่แล้ว

      Great sage.

    • @bart2800
      @bart2800 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Fact!

    • @texazmade713
      @texazmade713 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      He went backstage and got arrested

    • @Birder6483
      @Birder6483 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Terry god bless him! He was practically coming off the floor! Amazing! Chills!
      This song title is based on how long they would tell their wife's they would be before they were done practicing.
      Terry died young from accidentally shooting himself in the head.

  • @scottmcguire1774
    @scottmcguire1774 3 ปีที่แล้ว +332

    It absolutely blows my mind that Rolling Stone left him off their list of top 100 guitarists of all time. It shows how far that publication had fallen. Mind boggling in its stupidity.

    • @texjsarasota
      @texjsarasota 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      They left out Tommy Bolin too.

    • @v.german11b
      @v.german11b 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      You're totally correct. Morons! "Out of sight, out of mind"!

    • @brucedillinger9448
      @brucedillinger9448 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Scott - pretty much. Smh at such ignorance. But really...what do they know?

    • @JoeGator23
      @JoeGator23 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Same for the "Now Shitty" R & R Hall of Fame.
      What a joke. Seriously.

    • @Docjonel
      @Docjonel 2 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      As if Rolling Stone magazine has any credibility. I agree- if Jimi Hendrix admired him, why can't Rolling Stone see his greatness?

  • @Rickybwah
    @Rickybwah 3 ปีที่แล้ว +167

    Jamel, don’t think I’ve ever seen you not pause a song before. The power of seeing Terry in concert.

    • @jimduddleston9845
      @jimduddleston9845 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I AGREE!
      SILENCE SAYS ALOT!

    • @chucku00
      @chucku00 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      That's also because he already knew and loved the studio version and he wouldn't cut the vibe from this awesome live version. It could be a good approach for Jamel to approach all his reactions this way : firstly the studio version to pause and comment, then a live version to go with the flow.
      Another song where he could do the same thing is Stevie Wonder's "Superstition" with the Sesama Street live version/

    • @devanandalovefoundation47
      @devanandalovefoundation47 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Because Terry Kath blew us away. What can be said.

  • @mikeberg5003
    @mikeberg5003 3 ปีที่แล้ว +326

    Before I say that anyone who doesn't recognize Terry as being on the same level as Jimi, EVH, SRV etc is wrong, can we all just say that Danny Seraphine was an insanely good drummer.
    I saw these guys 5 times in the span of 3 years in the early-mid 70s and they blew the roof off every time.

    • @netrioter
      @netrioter 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Jimi said he was the best along with Rory Gallagher

    • @AFmedic
      @AFmedic 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      What Danny could do with what is essentially a "Starter Kit" compared to those who need a Gazillion drums & cymbals (Neil Peart, John Bonham) is UNBELIEVABLE!
      Another under appreciated drummer along with Danny is Michael Shrieve of Santana.

    • @tammybrennan2040
      @tammybrennan2040 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Awesome awesome song 👍❤️🇺🇸💕

    • @southvaron757
      @southvaron757 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      A lot of gems in this bunch, but I must agree that Terry & Danny are the diamonds. I can't believe how many years I heard this so before I actually realized exactly what they were contemplating doing some more of, even though I had been there myself many times in my own life, at 25or6to4am. Terry was these guys' leader, their MJ or Kobe. Jamel really would love some of Terry's early soulful performances when they were still Chicago Transit Authority. He wasn't only known for shedding on guitar solos, but was also referred to as "The White Ray Charles" for his soulful vocal performances.

    • @psykomystro
      @psykomystro 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Jimi loved him. Tragedy he passed so early.

  • @derekguitarmax9140
    @derekguitarmax9140 3 ปีที่แล้ว +180

    The best part of that whole performance is towards the end of the solo when the entire horn section completely stops what they’re doing to stare at terry like wtf. You can tell that solo wasn’t rehearsed.
    To answer your question, that guitar solo is one of the top 5 ever performed live by anyone. He was straight up shredding before there was even a word for it.

    • @mkrock9402
      @mkrock9402 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Agree with you 100%...this was 1970... electric guitars were only around about 15 years...that was 50 years ago....that solo was mesmerizing....

    • @danwesterhouse6627
      @danwesterhouse6627 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@mkrock9402 Agree, the man was a master. And the band was insane.

    • @18tigerz
      @18tigerz 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Jimmie Hendrix once commented that Terry Kath was the greatest guitarist he's ever seen play live.

    • @jackarmstrong1838
      @jackarmstrong1838 ปีที่แล้ว

      He did two better ones on Live At Carnegie Hall, on Sing a Mean Tune Kid, and Southern California Purples. But they dont have video,. Check them out.

  • @chriskay3058
    @chriskay3058 3 ปีที่แล้ว +116

    Terry Kath is an absolute beast on guitar. Truly one of the most amazing guitar solos EVER - this is top three of all time best in my opinion. Even Jimmi Hendrix was impressed so much he wanted to produce Kath's solo album.

    • @daveyhouston
      @daveyhouston 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Chris you must be from Cleveland Ohio

  • @Williamyarbrough
    @Williamyarbrough 2 ปีที่แล้ว +46

    I have played guitar for over 20 years but these guitarist are insane. That solo was so long and note filled. He ran all over that guitar non stop. He was truly inside the zone. His heart and spirit were just wrapped into that guitar and he was projecting it out for us to feel what he was feeling. Its amazing.

  • @joebalusikiii5811
    @joebalusikiii5811 3 ปีที่แล้ว +142

    The old joke: Reporter: Mr. Hendrix, what is it like to be the greatest in the world?"
    Jimi Hendrix: "Beats me. Ask Terry Kath."

    • @Spthomas47
      @Spthomas47 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      The version I've heard is Hendrix saying go ask Billy Gibbons lol

    • @jasonremy1627
      @jasonremy1627 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      He also supposedly said the same thing about Rory Gallagher...

    • @mtnvalley9298
      @mtnvalley9298 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Jimi was humble obviously.

    • @richardsmith1161
      @richardsmith1161 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      He called Rory the greatest blues guirtarist

    • @davidbailey6397
      @davidbailey6397 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Not a joke . Chicago did open up for him for a reason .

  • @stony2494
    @stony2494 3 ปีที่แล้ว +92

    Terry was the heart and soul of Chicago. His energy was sorely missed and they were never the same. He was the most underrated player of his day 🙏😎♥️

    • @dwanpyrtle3134
      @dwanpyrtle3134 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I always felt that after Terry, they just wimped out.

    • @brucedillinger9448
      @brucedillinger9448 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Stoney...seems obvious huh? Unfortunately it is not. ✌

  • @johnlivingston6162
    @johnlivingston6162 3 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    I have over 5,000 Rock CDs and have been passionate about the genre for 40 years. This performance and guitar Solo is a top ten one for me. Terry Kath was criminally underrated as a musician. Rest in peace Terry.

  • @GOGIANTS1091
    @GOGIANTS1091 3 ปีที่แล้ว +123

    Chicago's Tanglewood is perhaps one of the most underrated live shows ever

    • @briant9130
      @briant9130 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I feel like every show that year was similar but the recording at Tanglewood was stellar. There's a Jethro show too.

    • @oldtimer7635
      @oldtimer7635 ปีที่แล้ว

      How come?

    • @kenmtb
      @kenmtb 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      too many overrated underrated comments

  • @benjohnson1633
    @benjohnson1633 3 ปีที่แล้ว +255

    Jamel, what you have here, is Chicago at their best! I wasn’t at this concert, but I saw them about a year after, and they were mind blowing! The guitarist Terry Kath was great. Jimi Hendrix claimed that Kath was better than him! (Hendrix was never full of himself) So sad that Terry died so tragically, and needlessly. The band was never the same afterwards. This was a great solo by Terry. I’ve heard so many great solos over the years, and I don’t rank them. But this one is up there! RIP Terry.

    • @Craig_Fussell
      @Craig_Fussell 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Agree Man, Terry Kath was a beast on guitar who lost his life too early. 🎸🙏🏻

    • @mikek5958
      @mikek5958 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      I never, EVER get tired of watching and listening to Terry shred that Strat. It's like an otherworldly experience. What a goddamn fucking tragedy; still makes me mad and sad.

    • @mikek5958
      @mikek5958 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      7:58 Robert Lamm: "TERRY KATH!"

    • @colleenborchard_burns1724
      @colleenborchard_burns1724 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      The band was also never the same after David Foster started producing them.

    • @snikkerr1949
      @snikkerr1949 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      "Jimi Hendrix once told Parazaider, "'Jeez, your horn players are like one set of lungs and your guitar player is better than me.'"

  • @johnmccarthy-behindtheveil
    @johnmccarthy-behindtheveil 3 ปีที่แล้ว +48

    I'm a big rock fan, and I have to admit, that was one of the best solo's of all time, live.

    • @gregtenney7279
      @gregtenney7279 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Im a big rock fan and a pro drummer and when I saw Terry do this solo...I mean Ive seen really amazing solos but this one rivals ...no...It is the best solo Ive ever heard. And I seen Michael Shenker with UFO and eddie vn halen in 78 but still this one kills

  • @RandyHall324
    @RandyHall324 3 ปีที่แล้ว +150

    The word "legendary" is overused, but applies here to Kath's performance.

  • @noonenoone1628
    @noonenoone1628 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    One of the best solos ever. Legendary

  • @catherineengle4196
    @catherineengle4196 3 ปีที่แล้ว +208

    You need to watch the documentary on Terry Kath called Chicago: The Terry Kath Experience that his daughter put together. Its really worth a watch and its free right now on the TH-cam movies. It will give move insight to the awesome guitar player that Jimi Hendrix loved and admired.

    • @josifoxxido
      @josifoxxido 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Excellent documentary...I heard the part to that highlighted that Jimmy Hendricks heard him play...and said he wast better than him..that was a great compliment, and when you see him play you understand. Play more of the songs with Kath

    • @klasseact6663
      @klasseact6663 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      A must watch❗❗

    • @rodneygriffin7666
      @rodneygriffin7666 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      He was the heart and soul of this band.

    • @klasseact6663
      @klasseact6663 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@rodneygriffin7666 no question!!

    • @sisuboy
      @sisuboy 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      The documentary is great!

  • @mattjack70
    @mattjack70 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Terry Kath was from another planet. Just a master guitar player

  • @Kim-hc5si
    @Kim-hc5si 3 ปีที่แล้ว +75

    Can you imagine just for one minute what it feels like to play an instrument like that? Any instrument? Just to lose yourself in expression and creativity like that must be the closest thing to complete euphoria. RIP Terry Kath.

    • @shanehughes740
      @shanehughes740 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I have been playing guitar and drums for almost 40 years, and I still have no idea how good that must feel. Orgasmic, I imagine.

    • @shawnsnow2655
      @shawnsnow2655 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Gives another meaning to "being in the zone".

    • @waloacme
      @waloacme 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Check out Keith Jarrett.

    • @tdsims1963
      @tdsims1963 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I've been close (I play guitar and cello) and let me tell you--BETTER THAN SEX.
      And I love sex!

    • @enriquearanda5845
      @enriquearanda5845 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I've only achieved that ability under the influence of LSD. One minute I'm playing a song, my mind goes down a rabbit hole and the music followed. Probably sounded like absolute shit but in my mind I had just outplayed the devil himself 😂

  • @gloriablenker2540
    @gloriablenker2540 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    This is the absolute best guitar solo EVER!!! There will never be anyone better than Terry Kath!!!

  • @tgforty5
    @tgforty5 3 ปีที่แล้ว +39

    That is the most INSANE guitar solo I have ever seen/heard. No wonder Jimi Hendrix called Terry Kath one of his favorite guitarists.

  • @gooddaysahead1
    @gooddaysahead1 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    "He's possessed... He's possessed!"
    These are true words. This guitar solo was not practiced... he was 'in the flow.' He was not thinking... he went away!

  • @vickieray
    @vickieray 3 ปีที่แล้ว +78

    Terry Kath should always be in the top 5 greatest guitarists that ever lived 🔥🎸🔥 His playing was pure talent, passion & fire 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

  • @bambua
    @bambua 3 ปีที่แล้ว +31

    Terry Kath is one of the best ever, this whole concert at tanglewood available and my God is a tour de force. Terry's singing on Make Me Smile blows me away every single time. The whole band gets to shine on it as well, really amazing, my Dad introduced me to them young and I'm thankful everytime.

    • @DeepOwl1073
      @DeepOwl1073 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I always thought Terry had a little Ray Charles in his singing voice. Make Me Smile is a wonderful example. What an amazing talent.

    • @thedeviouspanda
      @thedeviouspanda 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Wonderful tone in his voice.

  • @rbodee
    @rbodee 3 ปีที่แล้ว +42

    The whole Tanglewood concert is amazing and it is on YT.

    • @tombarker2369
      @tombarker2369 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Tanglewood. Not far from Alice's Restaurant.

    • @williamstefens
      @williamstefens 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Jamel if possible, you should do a reaction to the whole Chicago @ Tanglewood concert as you had done for full album reactions. Just listening to the full concert is a true treat.

  • @jackschleich9475
    @jackschleich9475 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    one of my favorite Chicago songs.

  • @lumin3370
    @lumin3370 3 ปีที่แล้ว +55

    Terry Kath is in the top 5 guitarists for me, he’s a national treasure in my book! ❤️ Thnx for reacting to this Tanglewood video, as it’s definitely a double reaction….always love watching the members of Chicago absolutely lose it when Terry performs! Ty again, ❤️

    • @davidp7833
      @davidp7833 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      When they did I'm a man at tanglewood, terrys playing blew me away. He was incredible

  • @Scottshodgepodge
    @Scottshodgepodge 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    I’ve known this song my whole life but a few days ago I somehow stumbled upon this live version. It is stunning to me how good Terry Kath was! Yes it’s definitely in my top 5! lol

  • @chrislegner4816
    @chrislegner4816 3 ปีที่แล้ว +165

    Impossible to overstate how groundbreaking this was for the time. And still stands heads and shoulders over most of the music we have today.

    • @nora22000
      @nora22000 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Chris Legner Wasn't this the song that "head banging music' was created for? I seem to remember something like that...

  • @scottregester7143
    @scottregester7143 3 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Terry wrote the music, the guys appreciated it gave him his due. RIP TERRY ,YOU DONE GOOD DUDE, LEGACY LIVES ON IN OUR HEARTS AND MINDS!!

  • @marka9357
    @marka9357 3 ปีที่แล้ว +32

    Terry Kath was a beast of a player. No effects, nothing but his volume control, a fuzz pedal and a wah.

    • @glenchapman3899
      @glenchapman3899 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      How many pedals do you think existed in 1970 lol

    • @marka9357
      @marka9357 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@glenchapman3899 tape echo, echo plex, phaser.....

    • @marka9357
      @marka9357 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Amp stuff like tremolo, vibrato.

    • @glenchapman3899
      @glenchapman3899 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      None of those were stage pedals. They were only used in the studio. Tube pedals were just to big and fragile to take on stage

    • @marka9357
      @marka9357 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@glenchapman3899 they were clunky and probably shouldn't have been used live, but they were. Anyway we're using way too much oxygen here.... Terry Kath, a fantastic player, great results with minimal toys. Have a nice life Glen....

  • @k2wo1
    @k2wo1 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Terry Kath was one of the most iconic guitar players of the era....or any era. Amazing. Even Jimi Hendrix acknowledged his skills. Thanks Jamel.

  • @LeosHouse
    @LeosHouse 3 ปีที่แล้ว +79

    You’re gonna love this live version. Better than the studio imo. You get to see the incredible Terry Kath shred his guitar 🎸 He was famous for making his guitar have that waa waa sound. 😍🤘🏼

    • @jonathanhurley4055
      @jonathanhurley4055 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Love the way Terry moves forward when its his turn, and when he is done, backs up and gets in line with everyone else. A great bandmate. Watch the live performnace of "Im a Man" from same Tanglewood concert.

    • @davidbailey6397
      @davidbailey6397 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I don’t know if anyone noticed ,but he never touched the pickup on his guitar either .

  • @GRFitz7
    @GRFitz7 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    This version, as well as the studio version, is absolutely one of the best guitar solos of all time. Legendary band, legendary guitar. RIP Terry.

  • @richmiddlebrook3103
    @richmiddlebrook3103 3 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    When Terry's solo is jumping back and forth 7-9 frets at a time, that's incredible skill. "Walking the neck" across scales is one thing. Hop scotchin' is another. And when he takes a few steps back from center stage to do it; humbleness.

  • @dianawhite637
    @dianawhite637 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Watch them do this song with Earth Wind and Fire live! AMAZING!

  • @cjk5115
    @cjk5115 3 ปีที่แล้ว +35

    How there was anything left of that guitar is beyond me, because Terry Kath absolutely punishes it during that blistering solo - what a performance! Great reaction as usual, Jamel.

    • @deirdre108
      @deirdre108 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Well, it is said that Terry's guitar smoked a cigarette after THAT performance.

  • @ellenstewartbowman3898
    @ellenstewartbowman3898 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Awesome, Awesome,
    Awesome.
    Loved Chicago since their beginning.

  • @andersfaaren4893
    @andersfaaren4893 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    The GREAT Terry Kath! Who sits among those at the Holy Round Table of legendary Guitar Gods!

  • @yougotmossed3592
    @yougotmossed3592 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Beyond fabulous!

  • @charlesharris2749
    @charlesharris2749 3 ปีที่แล้ว +102

    This is one of the best live performances on YT, by the band that successfully, and at the time controversially, brought brass to rock. Terry Kath is one of the least known great guitarists to the public. Just think had he lived more than a little while after this performance.

    • @diceportz7107
      @diceportz7107 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Sometimes I think that the reason people like Terry Kath & Dickey Betts and Frank Zappa were overlooked is because there were so many great guitarists at the time. By the time the 80s rolled around, the labels weren't interested in innovation anymore, they just wanted competence. So anyone who stood out even a little, be it Eddie Van Halen or Slash or whoever, they seemed so much more sepcial.

    • @charlesharris2749
      @charlesharris2749 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@diceportz7107 Ian Andersen said that he was a guitarist until he heard Eric Clapton and Jimi Hendrix play. Decided then had to find another instrument . I saw Tull 3 times in the early '70s and was glad he did!

    • @jeffcoat1959
      @jeffcoat1959 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@charlesharris2749 Ian Andersen is not too shabby on acoustic guitar. I once tried to learn some of the complex rhythm fills he does on Thick as a Brick and they're pretty difficult.

    • @charlesharris2749
      @charlesharris2749 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@jeffcoat1959 He was still a very good guitarist; think it was the second time I saw them the first half-hour or so was acoustic guitar and no flute at all. I had a flute back then, and just got another one after all this time. I'm trying to learn Living in the Past again.
      You know who still plays great guitar and is on YT is Jorma Kaukonen of Jefferson Airplane and Hot Tuna fame.

    • @bobthebear1246
      @bobthebear1246 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@charlesharris2749 *Jefferson Airplane

  • @jazzpunk
    @jazzpunk 3 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    "Make Me Smile" from this same concert in Tanglewood is great, too. You get Kath's vocals, rhythm guitar playing, & another, albeit short, flaming solo.

  • @garybelenke4370
    @garybelenke4370 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    One of the best live tracks you're ever going to see and more than 50 years ago.

  • @chrisbergonzi7977
    @chrisbergonzi7977 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Remember, Jimi Hendrix said "Terry Kath is the best guitarist in the universe." Wow, what praise from a rock god like Hendrix.

  • @jasonshachat5364
    @jasonshachat5364 3 ปีที่แล้ว +70

    Yo, Jamel's stink face during that guitar solo.... priceless.

  • @melissadambro8873
    @melissadambro8873 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Terry was a man possessed... by passion and talent! Unbelievable performance... so sad that he passed so soon!

  • @c.j.7752
    @c.j.7752 3 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    Terry was in his own category. Had some very wonderful solos. And they all look like he is wrestling his instrument.

    • @WillieDuitt1
      @WillieDuitt1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Kath had a very soulful voice as well many compared him to Ray Charles

  • @userofname1
    @userofname1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Terry Kath was unbelievable on guitar! Absolutely no doubt about that. And died so tragically. I think I was five years old so I didn't get to see him. But let me tell you this, I've seen Chicago in concert.I saw the roadies bring out all these wood and wind instruments. I thought they're not going to play them all. Boy was I wrong. Chicago in concert blew me away.

  • @luked78
    @luked78 3 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    That moment you start thinking that this is one of the best solo's ever....and then, that moment a little while later when you realize Terry Kath hadnt even gotten started yet, when you had that first moment....

  • @romaynecarlin7764
    @romaynecarlin7764 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    hi handsome, just passing thru... this is the best band ever!! i have been a fan of Chicago's since 1969. the diversity they have experienced would put most others down and out quickly. lucky to have seen terry in a few shows before he died and have seen many shows since then...lost count, really. currently they have their best line up since peter cetera left. las vegas, september 18 at the venetian....cant wait!!

  • @haroldmurphy1646
    @haroldmurphy1646 3 ปีที่แล้ว +47

    Considered one of the greatest guitarists solo's along with Hendrix David Gilmore and my favorite dark horse Gary Rickrath playing Golden Country

    • @JoeSmith-ey2xp
      @JoeSmith-ey2xp 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Golden Country Is a great song all the way through but that solo is jaw dropping great no doubt.

    • @drmorqWarrenProject
      @drmorqWarrenProject 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Gary was one who didnt get the credit he deserved.. He was a great person as well...

    • @davidhall1075
      @davidhall1075 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I agree with you 💯percent

    • @1plurb
      @1plurb 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Considered one of the best by Jimi Hendrix himself

    • @williamosborne6866
      @williamosborne6866 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Here's the link to Golden Country - live - th-cam.com/video/HR8CnXn8LY0/w-d-xo.html

  • @redmaxy
    @redmaxy 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Man, I love the genuine joy you show when you’re in the zone. Peace.

  • @briannewell6064
    @briannewell6064 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    As a teenager I saw this Chicago Transit Authority at the KRNT Theater in Des Moines, Iowa. Folks, it just doesn't get much better than this. Thanks.

  • @nordvegfigg7746
    @nordvegfigg7746 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I've watched this performance 100's of times, and it is to me - a guitarist with 40 years experience - one of the greatest live performances I've ever seen. It gives me goosebumps every time.and I always watch it right through.

  • @6Snaus
    @6Snaus 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Even during the warmup before the actual song starts, you can really understand the feel each player has for their instrument. Lamm, Kath, and Cetera all worked so well off each other.

  • @WillieDuitt1
    @WillieDuitt1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Like you said the guitar solo is UP THERE! This concert video is a moment of Joy. Jamel you said it, just watching the horn section and the enthusiasm on their faces watching Terry Kath throw down that solo is amazing, comparing it to other athletes watching someone in the zone is right on! Thank you Jamel, I have seen that video many times and it never fails to lift me up and realize music is truly the face of God.

  • @keithscheidies4294
    @keithscheidies4294 3 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    The thing about this solo is it sounds to me like the guitar is saying "wow" with different inflections over and over. Wow indeed!

    • @netzahuacoyotl
      @netzahuacoyotl 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      He’s using a wah-wah pedal which controls the tone (high to low frequency balance) by means of a pedal which is worked with the foot. Very popular effect from the late 60s through the 70s, especially in funk and soul music. Terry was a master of it. Wah wah pedals were used for that wicka-chicka guitar sound in funk and disco.

    • @snowdenwyatt6276
      @snowdenwyatt6276 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@netzahuacoyotl In some circles, they never went out of style and some guitarists still build their whole style around it. I don't play, but from what I understand Kim Thayil of Soundgarden uses one extensively to get his sound (that and alternative tunings).

  • @sandyboudreaux-barber9586
    @sandyboudreaux-barber9586 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I was blessed to see this and two more performances with the late great Terry Kath. I’ve seen them live many times since. This is so great

  • @paulamoreland6754
    @paulamoreland6754 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Chicago live was always incredible! Terry was one of the absolute best guitarists ever!

  • @bentrimmen8430
    @bentrimmen8430 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    That solo is so Wild, and what a band too⚡⚡😉

  • @impishmiss
    @impishmiss 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Terry Kath was wrestling with that guitar, absolute beast of a player.

  • @jackschleich9475
    @jackschleich9475 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I remember it was the first song on that record. Meaning it was the first Chicago I ever knew.

  • @petebrown3715
    @petebrown3715 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    This solo is up there for sure as one of the best live solos for sure.
    Fun fact Jimi Hendrix was asked "How's it feel to be the best guitar play in the world?" Jimi's response- " I don't know man ask Terry Kath he's the best."

  • @paulg444
    @paulg444 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    If Jamal is impressed, can you imagine how shocked the horn section was to be sharing the stage with that lead guitarist !

  • @MusicLiberates
    @MusicLiberates 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    The great Jimi Hendrix himself told members of Chicago that, “your guitar player plays all the stuff that I can’t play”. That says it all about Terry Kath - one of the greatest ever!

  • @brendabernstein286
    @brendabernstein286 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I was in jr high going to high school when this came out. I still have great memories of this song. MY ALL TIME FAVORITE. I still rock out to this. Love Chicago and Terry Kath.

  • @NmDPlm31
    @NmDPlm31 3 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    Terry Kath was an absolute legend on the guitar. Too often overlooked in discussions of the greats.

  • @steveijams8475
    @steveijams8475 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Probably the best guitar sole I have ever heard without any feedback loops, synthesizers, i did hear a Wah pedal. pure talent. Check out the encore, I'm a man by the Spencer Davis Group. The Brass section put down the brass and play different rhythm shaker things. Hell the whole concert is great

  • @davidbooth7778
    @davidbooth7778 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Top 10 for sure. Kath was amazing. Got to see them live early on 4 times. This solo is in top 5 for rock genre in my opinion.

  • @edwardwonch8681
    @edwardwonch8681 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Genius, to write a song about the struggle to write a song.

  • @JoeSmith-ey2xp
    @JoeSmith-ey2xp 3 ปีที่แล้ว +46

    This shows perfectly why we say Terry Kath was the soul of Chicago. He was the one who put the bite in their music. Other guitarists took his spot but he was never replaced. As far as greatest guitar solos live the best I ever heard was Jimmy Page's solo on "No Quarter" from TSRTS, its freakin' perfect.

    • @deangoings
      @deangoings 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      page sounded ikr crap ice. missing cards often nd shit on stop. WAY over rated in my opinion.

    • @zosomoso
      @zosomoso 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I agree, Page’s solo on No Quarter MSG, pretty much jazz fusion and completely improvised. The sheer balls on him in that solo is mesmerizing. He’s never been after technical precision, but his solos (like Gilmour’s imo) take you places. Perhaps that has to do with both players performing modal where most others stuck with pentatonics.
      Lately though I’ve been loving Terry Kath, he’s a technical monster.

    • @zosomoso
      @zosomoso 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@deangoings Page’s live playing from ‘75 onward suffered immensely from the heroin use. The heroin stole the magic.
      But in his prime, ‘68 - ‘73 I think there’s no doubting he’s up there. There was still grit and imperfection to his playing, but in a controlled manner. That approach was lost once the heroin started.

    • @deangoings
      @deangoings 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@zosomoso didn't realize it started at a particular time when he was hooked on smack lol. cool, I will look into that.
      srv was coked up but still sounded great. Or like dimebag lol aways drunk but kicked ass.

    • @zosomoso
      @zosomoso 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@deangoings Page was mostly wasted pre ‘75 which might explain the “controlled slop” lol. But yea once the heroin got mixed in the magic was gone sadly.
      SRV live at El Mocambo is basically all cocaine lol. That entire show is incredible I have a hard copy.

  • @JeffreyGlover65
    @JeffreyGlover65 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    There is nothing more beautiful than watching great live music by talented musicians. A staple of '70s music in every genre.

  • @chrisparker1123
    @chrisparker1123 3 ปีที่แล้ว +45

    Terry Kath was other-worldly in his guitar playing and vocals. I miss him. In all honesty I stopped listening to Chicago when Kath died. The creative spark was largely extinguished following his premature demise.

  • @philoctetes_wordsworth
    @philoctetes_wordsworth 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I am so happy you truly enjoyed this song. It was perfect, live. They were at the top of their game. Like Queen, at Wembley. 🤗💋

  • @chetstevens4583
    @chetstevens4583 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Saw this line up of Chicago live at Soldier Field, was convinced this was the greatest guitar solo ever then, still think that today. ONE guitar, one bass. Terry handling both lead and rhythm.

  • @drmauriciodiaz
    @drmauriciodiaz 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    That’s exactly what a guitar god looks and sounds like. Absolutely magnificent

  • @bosstime2010
    @bosstime2010 3 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    Terry Kath was incredible and highly underrated. I was fortunate enough to see him perform live with Chicago many times before that horrible day.

    • @anthonyperrault1805
      @anthonyperrault1805 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Not for us that know. I had a chance to see them in the 70's and didn't. I did see them with earth wind and fire around 2005.

    • @wdrauch
      @wdrauch 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      And on top of this, the same man brings tears to my eyes singing Colour my World

    • @bosstime2010
      @bosstime2010 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@anthonyperrault1805 that's too bad you didn't go. At least we still have videos to remember him by.

    • @bosstime2010
      @bosstime2010 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@wdrauch exactly! What a voice.

    • @anthonyperrault1805
      @anthonyperrault1805 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@bosstime2010 I wasn't into Chicago for some reason when I was a kid.I think it was because it was the time when they were doing the softer songs with Peter Cetera. After I listening to their first 3 double albums I was a fan for life.

  • @mikeyg6631
    @mikeyg6631 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    That guitar 🎸 solo is one of the best I've ever heard

  • @carlospopovich
    @carlospopovich 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Jimi Hendrix once saw Terry Kath play live at a club and stated that Terry was the greatest guitar player he had ever seen.😎🎸

  • @onemerlin
    @onemerlin 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    He was vastly underrated by the public, even back in the day, though the hits were popular. Now that we can look into the archives, we can appreciate this moment of sheer greatness.
    Yes, this is absolutely a top-tier solo by a guitarist at his peak. Sadly lost too young.

  • @bobbusby5058
    @bobbusby5058 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Terrys play is otherworldly, he reminds me so much of SRV when they get in the zone. They just get lost and the solo just seems to take on a life of its own.

    • @mthomas1973
      @mthomas1973 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      SRV aint even close. So tired of hearing about him compared to these totally original guys

  • @watchmanonthewall14
    @watchmanonthewall14 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I've never seen Jamel's eyes bug out like he did when Kath was performing. Never seen him that riveted.

  • @MaddyN999
    @MaddyN999 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Terry was a freaking beast! Loved this concert. RIP Terry 🎸

  • @victoriatrevino2429
    @victoriatrevino2429 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Terry Kath, one of the GREATEST guitarists to grace this Earth. Still sorely missed!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • @keithroberts4952
    @keithroberts4952 3 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    That Terry kath solo is up there amongst the best alongside dickey Betts rambling man, Peter Frampton do you feel like I do, jimi hendrix voodoo Chile.

  • @ultramegamaga3030
    @ultramegamaga3030 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Absolutely the best guitar player I've ever seen. RIP Terry.

  • @5thgentexican
    @5thgentexican 3 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    Jamel, listen to "Southern California Purple" off of their first album. One of my favorites for raw neck bending playing. He had so many and was such a talent. Also glad to see so many comments on here recognizing that he is considered by so many to be the great guitarist he was.

    • @jackarmstrong1838
      @jackarmstrong1838 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      the Live at Carnegie Hall versionof SOuthern California Purplesis even better than the live solo of 25 or 6 to 4

  • @RespekfulFungus
    @RespekfulFungus 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Fun fact....Every member of Chicago had a Masters in Music. The dude's knew their stuff.

    • @rexrossman6666
      @rexrossman6666 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yeah... No. Some of them met in DePaul's music program. Kath had no formal training and couldn't read music.

    • @zgfit
      @zgfit 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Terry & Peter had no formal training at all. Danny had limited training.

  • @cnatview
    @cnatview 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I saw these guys live back when I was a teenager. Of course, a young girl is going to have a crush on the band members. Today at 65, I watch them and I still feel that crush from all of those years ago. ...and now we're all old and some of us aren't here anymore but the feelings are real. RIP, Terry Kath. I played trombone in high school and I can hear the trombone part every time I watch this. Excellent reaction, Jamel.... enjoyed the trip back in time. Take care and be well. Peace.

  • @MarkVeits-l9k
    @MarkVeits-l9k ปีที่แล้ว +2

    The title is not so strange when you research the back story. The huge guy playing guitar is Terry Kath, a legend! This one of the last bands to have brass horns in the mix, never be beaten since.

    • @MarkVeits-l9k
      @MarkVeits-l9k ปีที่แล้ว

      BTW, it is SO good for me to see a younger person enjoying the music I grew up to!

  • @brettmarlar4154
    @brettmarlar4154 3 ปีที่แล้ว +31

    Terry Kath was such an amazing talent, and one of the most tragic loses in music history.
    I think even when they were having issues with the ride cymbal an floor tom that they could feel Terry was about to do something truly special in that moment. Not that he didn't create that vibe on a nightly basis, but you could see that he was truly inspired on that evening. Whether the technical issues factored into that solo, only he would truly know. Nevertheless, that was a truly inspiring performance!

  • @atfarmerbrown
    @atfarmerbrown 7 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Probably the best guitar solo I have heard and I am a college trained classical guitarist.

  • @alancunningham479
    @alancunningham479 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    That album and music was light years ahead of its time,I never get tired of listening.

  • @ShibaMomma143
    @ShibaMomma143 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nobody is better than Terry Kath. He was a legend in his own time, was dubbed the greatest guitarist in the universe by Jimi Hendrix and his legend lives on for all eternity. I love him so much!

  • @ZacCostilla
    @ZacCostilla 3 ปีที่แล้ว +64

    Gonna start getting ready while the drummer gets his gear setup fixed… dude was like a racehorse waiting for the gates to open! This is like Frampton, better live than the album (and this album was great!)
    Anytime you get Jamel to make the stank face is good, but when you make him go full air guitar and mouth the wah pedal effects, then you know the solo is awesome!