Tragically, Kath died at a party with band technician Don Johnson. He started to play with his guns, took an unloaded .38 and held it to his head and pulled the trigger. Johnson freaked out and warned him, but then he took a semi-automatic 9 mm pistol. Said "Don't worry about it ... Look, the clip is not even in it" and then "What do you think I'm gonna do? Blow my brains out?" Put the gun to his temple, pulled the trigger and there was a bullet in the chamber. He died instantly, 8 days before his 32nd birthday. Don't play with guns kids!
Terry's wife says this is 100% not true. There were many rumors, some said russian roulette, suicide and even homicide. She claims it was an accident while cleaning the gun. She was there not me.
About time!! Yessssss!!! Chicago was my top 3 groups in the 70s. Terry Kath passing changed the dynamics for sure of this amazing group. RiP Terry! You will understand in a min.....and speaking of that brass😂❤ the only non trained musician was Terry Kath. I believe everyone else had classical background. But hell Terry sure as hell could play that guitar. My favorite song of Chicago. Mind boggling solo
@@joehaller5155 The thing is, from my understanding, only Don Johnson was there when it happened and this is his story. Also reported in the New York Times article of 24th Jan 1978. Is there an article or clip of Cameila talking about this?
Terry, he was so fantastic talented, and why in the hell did he have to die the way he did. I will never understand how talented a person can make such a fatal mistake. I just don't get it at all. Never will.
Terry Kath was the heart and soul of the band. When he passed the band was never the same. They played more pop type songs then the singer left Peter Cetera and basically that was it.
Terry Kath was so criminally underrated and unacknowledged outside of musician/music circles. A great guitarist/musician. His death was such a senseless tragedy. RIP Terry.
As I understand it, it’s a song about the guys trying to stay up all night. The singer is struggling to stay awake. As you said, the title is referring to the time.
@@tweetdriveryeah they were scheduled for a recording session, later on, in the morning; so they had to finish this last song, for the album; but, due to the tension Terry was experiencing writers block. The words 25 or 6 to 4; was probably frustration setting in around 3:30 am, so he used the time of day, as part, of the lyrics.
He said Terry Kath at the end and deservedly so. Legendary guitarist who had a tragic end like so many others back then. You'd love "Dialogue Part I & 2" which features a musical conversation between Terry and Peter and some great lyrics.
First time hearing. My ears, my brain are singing with pleasure. Sooo great!! The guitarist is amazing, had to pick up my jaw 😂. It just gets more stunning as it progresses. Greetings from South Africa
Oh my God you're missing out you have to watch this entire concert on a Tanglewood it's available on TH-cam it's just amazing The band is just amazing they're still good when Terry passes away but they're just different have great hits but with Terry they're just unbelievable
It's not "take care." Actually, in a nod to one of the best guitarists in the world, he says "Terry Kath." Kath cranks out a soaring guitar solo. As someone once said, he plays the guitar like it owes him money!
A few of my Chicago favorites are, "Beginnings", "Saturday In The Park", "Does Anybody Really Know What Time It Is", "Feelin' Stronger Every Day", "Make Me Smile" and "Old Days".
Jimi Hendrix seen Terry Kath playing and said he was greatest guitarist he saw and became a fan of his most people don't know Terry learned was self taught on instruments he plays
Another killer band!!! '70...what a time for music explosion. So many styles and such meaningful messages♥️♥️♥️ It was a beautiful, wide eyed wonderous time to see... What's next... Looking at the floor and at the sky and everything between at once.
The horn players are permanent members of the band. The three of them and the organ player are the only members of the band to have always been in the band.
You should watch Eddie Van Halen's "Eruption" if you want to see a long guitar solo, Eruption was first meant to be a warmup for the band, but it basically grew into a song in itself. Both seem like they were a lot longer than that, it's weird how that happens.
🐺🌖🎼🌔🐺 .. I just filled a bucket list box , by attending a Chicago concert. They had newer members and original members and they were magical and off the charts. This song was certainly a highlight. It is one that hits close to home since I am an insomniac. Sleep isn't everyone's friend. Great choice here Saeed. Banger !!!!!!!!!!!!!! 🎼🎼🎼🍁🎼🎼🎼
Favorite Chicago song and this live version is epic! Such a killer guitar solo, and that brass section coming in each time is so amazing. (They were known for combining rock with a brass section.) You mentioned the building of the song, but that guitar solo also builds. It just keeps getting better and better as he goes. The Pulse Comfortably Numb solo is definitely longer (remember the whole ball turning into a flower?), and that version is actually edited down from the raw footage.
🌸 there's no question that these guys are absolutely amazing but this live version is actually really really cool-- you can see how powerful the band really is!!
That was Peter saying "Terry Kath" not take care. This is so much better than the studio version. Terry Kath's solo is so incredible. I never tire of hearing it over and over again. Loved watching your face and it's genuine amazement at his guitar work and the overall composition of the song. Chicago was a different band with him. I never cared much for them after his tragic death.
Ahh, a very young Peter here, and early Chicago, with the horns. So many great hits by these guys. Absolutely loved their music...All of it.😊..the song is about the narrator having writer's block, trying to write a song, in the early morning hours. 25 or 6 to 4 was an abstract way of saying 25 or 26 minutes to 4 a.m...that what I found in researching it a few years ago.when I was much younger, I used to think he was tripping on LSD 25, getting up to splash his face, and the trip lasted 10 hours 6 to 4. 😅😅 now where was my head at 😅😅😅. Thank you, Saeed for your input. Much love to you and your family ❤️ 🫂.
This was 1970 and I didn’t meet him until around 1979, but my best friend on the block was such a lock for Cetera at that age, with the feathered bangs and why I remember it, that kind of wraparound necklace lol.
@loadedorygun ah, that necklace, lol. The styles we had back then. We had our unique fashion sense, didn't we. Must've been a good one, since some of it is back today 😊✌️
Back in their early days this band was raw energy. They were such great musicians they could just rock out and make their songs even better than just listening to the album versions. So many bands tried to imitate their album as closely as they could. Chicago gave a fresh experience to their audiences. I was fortunate to see them live a few times back in the 70's and again in the 90's after they had changed a few people. Great stuff.
I saw Chicago about a month and a half after this performance. I was a college freshman, and Chicago played our basketball arena Saturday night after our football home opener. A friend bought the tickets and I don't know how, but somehow we had floor seats right in front of the stage only a couple of rows back. It was a great evening.
Now that you have discovered Jimi Hendrix's favorite guitar player, take one more step. From this same concert, the mountain top is the song "It Better End Soon."
"Ten Years After" at Woodstock, did "Going Home," and if you react to the full version, is comparable in length. Alvin Lee is that lead guitar and he is one of the greats also
Chicago (CTA at the time) was my first big name concert, 1970-ish at Gov. Livingston Regional HS in Berkely Heights, NJ. Great great show, multiple encores.
Welcome to the greatness that is Terry Kath and the Chicago that we love so well. Lost way too soon and never to be replaced, RIP. If someone the caliber of Jimi Hendrix is an admirer, that says something. And big shoutout to Bassist Pete, Keyboardist Robert, Drummer Danny and the great horn trio of Jim, Walt and Lee. If you want to hear a softer side of Terry, Color My World is a beautiful short ballad to react to.
Here’s some perspective for you. I’m 67. When Chicago hit the scene in the early 70s (I was between Junior High School and High School), they immediately became a smash. Why is this so strange and unique? Because of HORNS! Who the hell associates horns with ROCK!? But Kath’s guitar, and Cetera’s voice, we were sold.
He doesn't say take care at the end. He says Terry Kath! He was amazing 😢 I think what jimi said when asked how it felt to be the best guitar player was ask terry. 😊 Love Chicago ❤
The song was written by Robert Lamm (the keyboardist). It was about his experience of being up all night (until 25 or 26 minutes to 4 am) trying to write a song. Now the lyrics make sense, right? Also, you are the first person to figure out the title is about the time of day. And I have watched dozens. Glad you did not interrupt. Glad you warned me about it not being your style. It only goes to show how totally engaging this performance is.
I saw Chicago in1971 at the Cow Palace in San Francisco and watching this is giving me a "flashback" to that concert!! I've been a subscriber for a few weeks and I look forward to each new presentation and whoever advises on song selection I tip my hat!!!
Saw this band in 1982 when I was 12 years old on Louisiana Techs college campus. My ticket was $8 and I was on the third row floor. This was Chicagos pinnacle and I’m so grateful I saw them back then! Mind blowing is all I can say!
So good... Timeless brilliance never gets old . Deeper Cuts please and thank you... This Group 's first 7 albums defined the Fusion of genres in late 60's& early to late '70's till Guitarist Terry Kath left us . Masterpieces were Expected of them . And they Delivered .
Magic guitar playing. One of the most epic performances by early Chicago. Mid seventies Chicago had a big soft rock hit with If You Leave Me Now. I have seen recent interviews with the band, some of the original horn section are still with the gang.
Terry Kath sadly died playing Russian Roullete -- thought the gun was empty, put it up to his head, pulled the trigger -- and, well, there was a round in the chamber.
The creative frenzy of penning/orchestrating this masterpiece would keep me awake for several nights, at least!! With nothing more than splashes to the face, and maybe the coffee pot!
Freebird, long solo. Horns are a major part of early Chicago. Song is about song writing at 25 or 26 to 4:00 in the morning. Searching for something to say.
Please please one day watch this entire concert it is available on TH-cam it's phenomenal Tanglewood you have to see the Tanglewood concert that this is a part of it's just amazing
Everyone assumes that they are setting up. They are not. There was a problem with the crash cymbal stand. Any drummer will tell you that it has happened to them numerous times. I cannot even guess how many times it has happened to me. And instead of there being an awkward silence while they attend to it, Terry just starts strumming. One of the most epic solos ever captured. And this was 50+ years ago. Just imagine what Terry "The Beast" could have accomplished. Thank you for the reaction.
Time of the morning he is sitting there trying to finish writing a song. Its 25 or 26 to 4 in the morning. Splashing water on his face trying to stay awake.
I was watching a doc on Zeppelin today and they mentioned JPJ’s classical training and I knew that, but for some reason I had an insight: perhaps a major reason why we look upon this period 60s-70s as a peak of popular music, is that all the kids from that generation had some kind of musical instruction and many had serious classical training basically through high school and into college (of those who went). But in the counterculture, classical wasn’t cool. So now you have a TON of hugely talented musicians suddenly creating this incredible array of music. And as we’ve slowly cut music as a requirement from our growing up and education, we see the impact that has on our popular music. Still folks who have enormous talent and come from the classical tradition, but nothing like there was enough to support an entire prog movement on two continents. All of which was to point out that some of these dudes had some serious training and it shows here like a light in the darkness.
I see others have covered the details of the song, so I there's no need for me to add to it. I was 12 when the studio version was released in 1970 (you should definitely check it out). Also, I was blessed to see them perform several months before Terry Kath's untimely passing in early 1978. Little did I know that I was watching one of his final performances.
Go dig up their debut album when they were known as The Chicago Transit Authority and play these two tracks: "Introduction" and "Poem 58". Guitar player Terry Kath wrote "Introduction" and sang lead vocals. He was called "The White Ray Charles" by his bandmates. Soulful baritone voice! "Poem 58" is nine minutes of PURE FUNK led by Terry Kath on guitar, Danny Seraphine on drums, and Peter Cetera on bass. Kath's guitar will make you want an ice pack for your jaw after you pick it up from the floor! th-cam.com/video/j8aJiLUaWGI/w-d-xo.html When they were "The Chicago Transit Authority", they were the house band at the Whisky a Go Go in LA. One night between sets, Jimi Hendrix, who was in the audience, went to their dressing room after catching their first set. He approached their sax player Walt Parazaider and said, "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 that's how they became Hendrix's opening act on a national arena tour.
I got to see them in 1972. And the song title is the time! It’s 25 or 26 minutes to 4am. It makes sense when you listen to the rest of the song. Should he try to do some more…searching for something to say. It’s the middle of the night.
I was lucky enough to see them play the fall of ‘69 at DePaul University, the school the horn section attended. I was a sophomore in high school and I was blown away. Terry Kath is another great we lost too soon.✌️❤️🎶
Chicago was never the same after Terry Kath passed. One of the best guitar solos ever! They got rid of the horns and became a ballad band. Jimi Hendrix was a very humble man. He also said that Rory Gallagher was better than him. When being interviewed on the Dick Cavett show, he was asked how it felt to be one of the best guitar players in the world, and he responded, "How about one of the best guitar players in this chair"
Chicago was a great band, especially their early music, since you’re a lyric guy listen to Dialogue 1 and 2, one song a conversation between Kath and Cetera
To enhance the story about Jimi Hendrix and Terry Kath. During an interview with Jimi, the journalist asked Jimi how it felt to be the "greatest guitar player in the world"? Jimi's response was, you should go ask Terry Kath. Another Great reaction, keep doing what you're doing and I'll keep watching.
Check out Make Me Smile at the same (Tanglewood 1970) concert. Totally amazing - Terry Kath at his best!! Saw these guys in concert with Jimi Hendrix in Indianapolis 1969!
I have seen them four times and it never gets old. Except when you live in Alaska and don’t have access to any good concerts lol. And almost 25 years I have seen cake, the Indigo Girls, and the Red Hot chili peppers. The Red Hot chili peppers were in a stadium that had absolutely crap acoustics and we were all the way in the back Cake was outside at the Moose’s tooth so that was awesome. The indigo girls were indoors at the Bear tooth which is even better. Best guacamole ever. Plus home brewed beer 😊
“Uncomfortably Numb”🤣😂🤣😂🤣 Edward Van Halen probably has the longest guitar solo, it’s epic!!! Terry Kath was ridiculously talented and this in my opinion is one of the greatest guitar solos of all time!!!!👍👌✌️🤣
Seven members in the band. BTW, Peter Cetera sings with his teeth clenched, becuase he had his jaw wired shut in a fight with some US Marines at a Los Angeles Dodgers Baseball game. Cetera is a Chicago Cubs fan.
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He doesn't say "take care" at the end...he says "Terry Kath". He's acknowledging Kath's beautiful solo.
Ooooh!
he says "take care"
Tragically, Kath died at a party with band technician Don Johnson. He started to play with his guns, took an unloaded .38 and held it to his head and pulled the trigger. Johnson freaked out and warned him, but then he took a semi-automatic 9 mm pistol. Said "Don't worry about it ... Look, the clip is not even in it" and then "What do you think I'm gonna do? Blow my brains out?" Put the gun to his temple, pulled the trigger and there was a bullet in the chamber. He died instantly, 8 days before his 32nd birthday. Don't play with guns kids!
Terry's wife says this is 100% not true. There were many rumors, some said russian roulette, suicide and even homicide. She claims it was an accident while cleaning the gun. She was there not me.
About time!! Yessssss!!! Chicago was my top 3 groups in the 70s. Terry Kath passing changed the dynamics for sure of this amazing group. RiP Terry! You will understand in a min.....and speaking of that brass😂❤ the only non trained musician was Terry Kath. I believe everyone else had classical background. But hell Terry sure as hell could play that guitar. My favorite song of Chicago. Mind boggling solo
Robert Lamm wrote this song about writers block writing songs writing about time on clock.,you got it. Robert plays the keys
@@joehaller5155 The thing is, from my understanding, only Don Johnson was there when it happened and this is his story. Also reported in the New York Times article of 24th Jan 1978. Is there an article or clip of Cameila talking about this?
Terry, he was so fantastic talented, and why in the hell did he have to die the way he did. I will never understand how talented a person can make such a fatal mistake. I just don't get it at all. Never will.
Terry Kath was the heart and soul of the band. When he passed the band was never the same. They played more pop type songs then the singer left Peter Cetera and basically that was it.
Terry Kath was so criminally underrated and unacknowledged outside of musician/music circles. A great guitarist/musician. His death was such a senseless tragedy. RIP Terry.
100% accurate.
*Song about having writers block at **3:34** or 3:35 AM (25 or 26 to 4)*
As I understand it, it’s a song about the guys trying to stay up all night. The singer is struggling to stay awake. As you said, the title is referring to the time.
@@tweetdriver It’s just him at home alone in the middle of the night with no concept of the time.
@@tweetdriveryeah they were scheduled for a recording session, later on, in the morning; so they had to finish this last song, for the album; but, due to the tension Terry was experiencing writers block. The words 25 or 6 to 4; was probably frustration setting in around 3:30 am, so he used the time of day, as part, of the lyrics.
Back before Kath died and Chicago was still a great rock and roll band
God bless Terry Kath! Miss him & his talent tremendously! RIP. He said Terry Kath! Not Take care!
He said Terry Kath at the end and deservedly so. Legendary guitarist who had a tragic end like so many others back then. You'd love "Dialogue Part I & 2" which features a musical conversation between Terry and Peter and some great lyrics.
Thanks for letting me know! Appreciate it.
It's hard to beat early Chicago. Must check out Beginnings and I'm a Man from the same concert.
And, Make Me Smile.
The Late Great Terry Kath was on fire, what a fantastic guitarist with so much drive and energy.
First time hearing. My ears, my brain are singing with pleasure. Sooo great!! The guitarist is amazing, had to pick up my jaw 😂. It just gets more stunning as it progresses. Greetings from South Africa
You like that check out "im a man" from the same concert.
Oh my God you're missing out you have to watch this entire concert on a Tanglewood it's available on TH-cam it's just amazing The band is just amazing they're still good when Terry passes away but they're just different have great hits but with Terry they're just unbelievable
Now you've heard Chicago!!! ✊The level of talent on that stage omg!!
Asked by a reporter how it felt to be the greatest guitarists , Jimi Hendrix replied: : " I don't know but I'll ask Terry Kath next time I see him".
It's not "take care." Actually, in a nod to one of the best guitarists in the world, he says "Terry Kath." Kath cranks out a soaring guitar solo. As someone once said, he plays the guitar like it owes him money!
A few of my Chicago favorites are, "Beginnings", "Saturday In The Park", "Does Anybody Really Know What Time It Is", "Feelin' Stronger Every Day", "Make Me Smile" and "Old Days".
Rest in peace Terry Kath.
Jimi Hendrix seen Terry Kath playing and said he was greatest guitarist he saw and became a fan of his most people don't know Terry learned was self taught on instruments he plays
He was just that good…!!!
He said at the end, "Terry Kath"
To get it, just picture the face of a clock and a guy trying to write a song. RIP Terry Kath.
(Note: Peter says "Terry Kath" at the end.)
Another killer band!!! '70...what a time for music explosion. So many styles and such meaningful messages♥️♥️♥️ It was a beautiful, wide eyed wonderous time to see... What's next... Looking at the floor and at the sky and everything between at once.
The horn players are permanent members of the band. The three of them and the organ player are the only members of the band to have always been in the band.
and drummer Dan Seraphine
@@stevenseul361 he hasn't been in the band since the early 90s. He was the third to leave after Kath and Cetera
The lead singer here is a young Peter Cetera, who had more hits in the 1980's with Chicago, as well as a solo career of his own. What a talent!
Grew up with this!!! Chicago rocked in the 70's.
You should watch Eddie Van Halen's "Eruption" if you want to see a long guitar solo, Eruption was first meant to be a warmup for the band, but it basically grew into a song in itself. Both seem like they were a lot longer than that, it's weird how that happens.
He doesn't say take care he says Terry Kath. As he should after that great solo!!!!
Wow! Real live musicians !😯
He was in the zone during that solo....and horns do belong in rock music
You are correct 25 or 6 to 4 am . Writing song on the floor
🐺🌖🎼🌔🐺 .. I just filled a bucket list box , by attending a Chicago concert. They had newer members and original members and they were magical and off the charts. This song was certainly a highlight. It is one that hits close to home since I am an insomniac. Sleep isn't everyone's friend. Great choice here Saeed. Banger !!!!!!!!!!!!!! 🎼🎼🎼🍁🎼🎼🎼
Probably my favorite of theirs.
I could listen to Terry play all day long.
The title means 25 or 26 minutes to 4am. 🎵🎼🎶🎸🎤🥁🎹🎧🔥🔥🔥 R.I.P. Terry!!🤘🤘🤘
Favorite Chicago song and this live version is epic! Such a killer guitar solo, and that brass section coming in each time is so amazing. (They were known for combining rock with a brass section.) You mentioned the building of the song, but that guitar solo also builds. It just keeps getting better and better as he goes.
The Pulse Comfortably Numb solo is definitely longer (remember the whole ball turning into a flower?), and that version is actually edited down from the raw footage.
God bless Terry Kath! Miss him & his talent tremendously! RIP.
Classic Rock ! .. remember chillin to this on the radio as a kid
🌸 there's no question that these guys are absolutely amazing but this live version is actually really really cool-- you can see how powerful the band really is!!
That was Peter saying "Terry Kath" not take care. This is so much better than the studio version. Terry Kath's solo is so incredible. I never tire of hearing it over and over again. Loved watching your face and it's genuine amazement at his guitar work and the overall composition of the song. Chicago was a different band with him. I never cared much for them after his tragic death.
Ahh, a very young Peter here, and early Chicago, with the horns. So many great hits by these guys. Absolutely loved their music...All of it.😊..the song is about the narrator having writer's block, trying to write a song, in the early morning hours. 25 or 6 to 4 was an abstract way of saying 25 or 26 minutes to 4 a.m...that what I found in researching it a few years ago.when I was much younger, I used to think he was tripping on LSD 25, getting up to splash his face, and the trip lasted 10 hours 6 to 4. 😅😅 now where was my head at 😅😅😅. Thank you, Saeed for your input. Much love to you and your family ❤️ 🫂.
This was 1970 and I didn’t meet him until around 1979, but my best friend on the block was such a lock for Cetera at that age, with the feathered bangs and why I remember it, that kind of wraparound necklace lol.
@loadedorygun ah, that necklace, lol. The styles we had back then. We had our unique fashion sense, didn't we. Must've been a good one, since some of it is back today 😊✌️
Great song! Looking forward to more. Thanks for watching Much love to you and your family.
Back in their early days this band was raw energy. They were such great musicians they could just rock out and make their songs even better than just listening to the album versions. So many bands tried to imitate their album as closely as they could. Chicago gave a fresh experience to their audiences. I was fortunate to see them live a few times back in the 70's and again in the 90's after they had changed a few people. Great stuff.
I saw Chicago about a month and a half after this performance. I was a college freshman, and Chicago played our basketball arena Saturday night after our football home opener. A friend bought the tickets and I don't know how, but somehow we had floor seats right in front of the stage only a couple of rows back. It was a great evening.
Now that you have discovered Jimi Hendrix's favorite guitar player, take one more step. From this same concert, the mountain top is the song "It Better End Soon."
"Ten Years After" at Woodstock, did "Going Home," and if you react to the full version, is comparable in length. Alvin Lee is that lead guitar and he is one of the greats also
One of my favorite bands as a teenage...
Chicago (CTA at the time) was my first big name concert, 1970-ish at Gov. Livingston Regional HS in Berkely Heights, NJ. Great great show, multiple encores.
This performance is so good!
Welcome to the greatness that is Terry Kath and the Chicago that we love so well. Lost way too soon and never to be replaced, RIP. If someone the caliber of Jimi Hendrix is an admirer, that says something. And big shoutout to Bassist Pete, Keyboardist Robert, Drummer Danny and the great horn trio of Jim, Walt and Lee. If you want to hear a softer side of Terry, Color My World is a beautiful short ballad to react to.
Here’s some perspective for you. I’m 67.
When Chicago hit the scene in the early 70s (I was between Junior High School and High School), they immediately became a smash. Why is this so strange and unique?
Because of HORNS! Who the hell associates horns with ROCK!?
But Kath’s guitar, and Cetera’s voice, we were sold.
I was addicted to this entire album when it came out... the love hasn't diminished a bit!
Blood, Sweat and Tears were also a popular horn band during this time.
@ Yep!!!
He doesn't say take care at the end. He says Terry Kath!
He was amazing 😢
I think what jimi said when asked how it felt to be the best guitar player was ask terry. 😊
Love Chicago ❤
Thank you, Patrick, I had always heard "Take care". Makes more sense to point out Terry for the fantastic solo.
The song was written by Robert Lamm (the keyboardist). It was about his experience of being up all night (until 25 or 26 minutes to 4 am) trying to write a song. Now the lyrics make sense, right?
Also, you are the first person to figure out the title is about the time of day. And I have watched dozens. Glad you did not interrupt. Glad you warned me about it not being your style. It only goes to show how totally engaging this performance is.
🌸 and man, there's a lot of hair on that stage LOL
One of my all time favorite performances !
So very iconic. Love Chicago. They were the thing back then. I was a sophomore in high school! Love your reaction!
Looking forward to more! Thanks for watching!
I saw Chicago in1971 at the Cow Palace in San Francisco and watching this is giving me a "flashback" to that concert!! I've been a subscriber for a few weeks and I look forward to each new presentation and whoever advises on song selection I tip my hat!!!
Saw this band in 1982 when I was 12 years old on Louisiana Techs college campus. My ticket was $8 and I was on the third row floor. This was Chicagos pinnacle and I’m so grateful I saw them back then! Mind blowing is all I can say!
So good...
Timeless brilliance never gets old .
Deeper Cuts please and thank you...
This Group 's first 7 albums defined the Fusion of genres in late 60's& early to late '70's till Guitarist Terry Kath left us .
Masterpieces were Expected of them .
And they Delivered .
He didn't say, "take care," he said, "Terry Kath!"
Ooooh
Magic guitar playing. One of the most epic performances by early Chicago. Mid seventies Chicago had a big soft rock hit with If You Leave Me Now. I have seen recent interviews with the band, some of the original horn section are still with the gang.
Classic song. Classic group. Thanks for this reaction.
Definitely want to explore more of their music. Thanks for watching.
I saw Chicago a couple of years ago, they are still great ❤
Writers block at 25 or 26 minutes before 4 o'clock in the morning.
I spent years trying to figure out what "25 or 6 to 4" meant😂 finally someone explained it in the comments. It's so simple it mystified me
Terry Kath rock and roll GOD.
Terry Kath sadly died playing Russian Roullete -- thought the gun was empty, put it up to his head, pulled the trigger -- and, well, there was a round in the chamber.
The creative frenzy of penning/orchestrating this masterpiece would keep me awake for several nights, at least!! With nothing more than splashes to the face, and maybe the coffee pot!
Freebird, long solo. Horns are a major part of early Chicago. Song is about song writing at 25 or 26 to 4:00 in the morning. Searching for something to say.
Not sure if it's the longest, but do give' Green Grass and High Tides' by the Outlaws a listen.You won't be disappointed!
Trying to finish writing a song in the early hours of the morning.😊
Terry Kath....DAMN!!!!!!!
This was in the middle of the concert, Danny Seraphin had broken a cymble stand, Terry finds a filler during repairs
A real Masterpiece from a great band. 🎶🎶🎶❤️👍
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There’s the foot click-off from the wow-wow pedal! Immensely masterful…!!!
He didn't say, "Take Care" he said, "Terry Kath" the name of the guitarist.
Please please one day watch this entire concert it is available on TH-cam it's phenomenal Tanglewood you have to see the Tanglewood concert that this is a part of it's just amazing
Everyone assumes that they are setting up. They are not. There was a problem with the crash cymbal stand. Any drummer will tell you that it has happened to them numerous times. I cannot even guess how many times it has happened to me. And instead of there being an awkward silence while they attend to it, Terry just starts strumming. One of the most epic solos ever captured. And this was 50+ years ago. Just imagine what Terry "The Beast" could have accomplished.
Thank you for the reaction.
@@VinceEmbry if you look close, you can see the roadie had Danny something and then you see Danny screwing on the wing nut on the cymbal.
Time of the morning he is sitting there trying to finish writing a song. Its 25 or 26 to 4 in the morning. Splashing water on his face trying to stay awake.
I was watching a doc on Zeppelin today and they mentioned JPJ’s classical training and I knew that, but for some reason I had an insight: perhaps a major reason why we look upon this period 60s-70s as a peak of popular music, is that all the kids from that generation had some kind of musical instruction and many had serious classical training basically through high school and into college (of those who went). But in the counterculture, classical wasn’t cool. So now you have a TON of hugely talented musicians suddenly creating this incredible array of music. And as we’ve slowly cut music as a requirement from our growing up and education, we see the impact that has on our popular music. Still folks who have enormous talent and come from the classical tradition, but nothing like there was enough to support an entire prog movement on two continents.
All of which was to point out that some of these dudes had some serious training and it shows here like a light in the darkness.
Yeah a very interesting observation , same thing happened here in the UK!
The hotn section is part of the band. It is what made them stand out from other groups at the time. And still today.
Love studio version but love this one also love you
I see others have covered the details of the song, so I there's no need for me to add to it.
I was 12 when the studio version was released in 1970 (you should definitely check it out).
Also, I was blessed to see them perform several months before Terry Kath's untimely passing in early 1978. Little did I know that I was watching one of his final performances.
Normally the song doesn’t start this way but waiting for drum set to be set up, Terry played a bit before breaking into the song 😄🎸🎼🎶🎵
Great song and reaction
Awesome song! Thanks for watching!
Definitely for this song you want this live version rather than the LP. This is 🔥
They has 3 lead singers Terry Kath guitar, Robert Lamm keyboards and Peter Cetera bass. Terry was my favorite.
Go dig up their debut album when they were known as The Chicago Transit Authority and play these two tracks: "Introduction" and "Poem 58". Guitar player Terry Kath wrote "Introduction" and sang lead vocals. He was called "The White Ray Charles" by his bandmates. Soulful baritone voice! "Poem 58" is nine minutes of PURE FUNK led by Terry Kath on guitar, Danny Seraphine on drums, and Peter Cetera on bass. Kath's guitar will make you want an ice pack for your jaw after you pick it up from the floor! th-cam.com/video/j8aJiLUaWGI/w-d-xo.html
When they were "The Chicago Transit Authority", they were the house band at the Whisky a Go Go in LA. One night between sets, Jimi Hendrix, who was in the audience, went to their dressing room after catching their first set. He approached their sax player Walt Parazaider and said, "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 that's how they became Hendrix's opening act on a national arena tour.
Jimmy Hendricks was supposedly a fan of Terry Kath's guitar
I got to see them in 1972. And the song title is the time! It’s 25 or 26 minutes to 4am. It makes sense when you listen to the rest of the song. Should he try to do some more…searching for something to say. It’s the middle of the night.
I was lucky enough to see them play the fall of ‘69 at DePaul University, the school the horn section attended. I was a sophomore in high school and I was blown away. Terry Kath is another great we lost too soon.✌️❤️🎶
Chicago was never the same after Terry Kath passed. One of the best guitar solos ever! They got rid of the horns and became a ballad band. Jimi Hendrix was a very humble man. He also said that Rory Gallagher was better than him. When being interviewed on the Dick Cavett show, he was asked how it felt to be one of the best guitar players in the world, and he responded, "How about one of the best guitar players in this chair"
Jimmi actually Said he whish he had a guitarist like Terry in his band and,that his band had a set of lungs referring to the Horns !!
Another song "I'm a Man" from this same concert is a good listen also.
Chicago was a great band, especially their early music, since you’re a lyric guy listen to Dialogue 1 and 2, one song a conversation between Kath and Cetera
I was at this concert and many other concerts of theirs. About 7 times.
I think I saw one other person mention it, but he wrote this song about trying to write a song and having writer's block while unable to sleep.
Chicago has amazing talent & music♥
To enhance the story about Jimi Hendrix and Terry Kath. During an interview with Jimi, the journalist asked Jimi how it felt to be the "greatest guitar player in the world"? Jimi's response was, you should go ask Terry Kath. Another Great reaction, keep doing what you're doing and I'll keep watching.
Awesome! Thanks for sharing that.
Check out Make Me Smile at the same (Tanglewood 1970) concert. Totally amazing - Terry Kath at his best!! Saw these guys in concert with Jimi Hendrix in Indianapolis 1969!
I have seen them four times and it never gets old.
Except when you live in Alaska and don’t have access to any good concerts lol. And almost 25 years I have seen cake, the Indigo Girls, and the Red Hot chili peppers. The Red Hot chili peppers were in a stadium that had absolutely crap acoustics and we were all the way in the back
Cake was outside at the Moose’s tooth so that was awesome. The indigo girls were indoors at the Bear tooth which is even better.
Best guacamole ever. Plus home brewed beer 😊
Hello from Finland 😊
Hello from Belgium!
“Uncomfortably Numb”🤣😂🤣😂🤣
Edward Van Halen probably has the longest guitar solo, it’s epic!!!
Terry Kath was ridiculously talented and this in my opinion is one of the greatest guitar solos of all time!!!!👍👌✌️🤣
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Amazing solo!
Seven members in the band. BTW, Peter Cetera sings with his teeth clenched, becuase he had his jaw wired shut in a fight with some US Marines at a Los Angeles Dodgers Baseball game. Cetera is a Chicago Cubs fan.