The original Chicago is quite possibly the greatest collection of musicians ever assembled. Terry Kath, Robert Lamm, Peter Cetera, James Pankow, Danny Seraphine, Lee Loughnane & Walter Parazaider.

@fonkenful

4 жыл бұрын

Just watched the documentary "History of ..." and holey smokes, talk about a blast from the past. I couldn't agree with you more - for some crazy reason I always thought the horn section was more than just the three of them. As of the date of this comment (Dec 2019), three of these boys are still going strong 52yrs later. Think about that for a minute

@DanielFrost21

4 жыл бұрын

@@fonkenful Their longevity is truly remarkable.

@abevillanueva1974

4 жыл бұрын

not the original, but the band still kickin' with their music...ocassionaly teaming with another GOAT of bands...Earth, Wind & Fire.

@DanielFrost21

4 жыл бұрын

@@abevillanueva1974 Yes, the original lineup

@michaelfox2256

2 жыл бұрын

Not just musicians but rock singers also

He didn't say 'Take care," he said "Terry Kath!" the amazing guitarist and lifeblood of the group.

@s1d299

4 жыл бұрын

Noob error. LOL! :)

@scottanthony3426

4 жыл бұрын

You are right. After Terry shredded that solo and song, the "Terry Kath!" call out seems like quite an understatement. I always find myself thinking, "Terry Kath, INDEED!". I just love that Tanglewood version. Hard to believe we're coming up on 50 years since that concert. Talk about "timeless" entertainment. Wonder what music from today they will still revere 50 years from now.

@sharonturner6480

3 жыл бұрын

He does say Terry Kath

@sharonturner6480

3 жыл бұрын

Love this live video It takes me back

Terry Kath was one of the most under raited guitarist's EVER!! Jimi Hendrix said that "I am good but this guy is great!" He died way too early.

@robertcussins2807

4 жыл бұрын

Absolutely my brother, absolutely..

@nthdegree1269

4 жыл бұрын

Oh yeah, he was a great guitarist waaaaaayyy ahead of his time

@DarylH56

4 жыл бұрын

This video of their Tanglewood performance from 1970 was the first I'd seen Terry Kath playing live when I first saw it just a few years ago. Been a fan for a long time but this shows just how great he was. RIP Terry Kath.

@boosuedon

4 жыл бұрын

The remark bout Hendrix is true! I was 20 years old at this time.

@dadams6593

4 жыл бұрын

Agreed about Kath being underrrated. Both of them died too early.

Terry Kath was as good as it gets. Perhaps the best guitar riff ever

@frankie-3598

2 жыл бұрын

@My Dixie Wrecked Yes he did sadly.

The Tanglewood performance was improvised and is immortal! RIP Terry.

@robinreiley1828

4 жыл бұрын

I saw them twice at Saratoga, one of the bands that defined the era!

@sharonturner6480

3 жыл бұрын

I've saved it, love it

Glad you did 25 or 6 to 4. One of the classics. The reason Kel probably did not see it done live is This was when Terry Kath was the guitarist. I am surprised Rich did not mention the history of why Terry was not with the band later on. I cannot believe Rich does not know the story, I bet he does. Anyway, He was one of The Best Guitarist to come out of the 60s, 70s timeframe. Inventive, Innovative and could just play the crap out of his guitar. Thank you.

Terry Kath was the Man!

Reporter: "How does it feel to be the best guitar player in the world?" Jimi: "ask the dude from CHICAGO"

@user-ky6vw5up9m

4 жыл бұрын

Nick in the interview Jimi said “ i dont know. You need to ask Rory Gallagher yourself” 😀

@jimcarlson6157

4 жыл бұрын

reporter: how does it feel to repeat the most wearisome threadbare anecdote? Jim: fuck if I know. that's Nick's purview

@2869may

4 жыл бұрын

@@jimcarlson6157 Reporter: How does it feel to be the kind of douche bag that makes irrelevant replies just to Sh!t on others comments? Nick: fuck if I know, that's Jim's purview.

@mervincombs6640

5 ай бұрын

Hendrix did say Kath was better than him. It's in the HBO Doc.from a few years back. Walter Parazaider said Hendrix said to him "your guitar player is better than me" @@jimcarlson6157

Legend has it Kath's guitar had a cigarette afterward.

@sharonturner6480

3 жыл бұрын

I can believe it!!! It's smoking!

@davidk4940

3 жыл бұрын

That is so funny.....Legend has it Kath's guitar had a cigarette afterward.

@Frau44

3 жыл бұрын

I bet!

@wicky4473

3 жыл бұрын

Brilliant I literally lolled to myself!

@scootdaws25

3 жыл бұрын

Hahahahaha!

So, so glad you chose this particular live version! I had recommended it a while back. The reason Kel's experience paled in comparison, is that Terry Kath left us in '78. Others have already stated that he was lost due to a tragic accident with a gun - his own fault, sadly. He was a monster player. Many are not aware that no less than Jimi Hendrix considered Kath to be one of their favorite players. The Tanglewood concert is testament to Terry at his best. Love this video so much! Thanks, guys. :-)

Terry kath wrote the book on wawa pedal and that brass section

Yes folks, you've just experienced one of the best lead guitar riffs in music history, IMHO. Thank goodness there is this video for all to enjoy. RIP Terry Kath

@acevintura5102

Жыл бұрын

Well said

This song is about not been able to come up with lyrics to a song (the irony) “25 or 6 to 4” basically means 25 or 26 minutes to 4am and I still can’t come up with lyrics to a song. ITS JUST BRILLIANT!

@DarylH56

4 жыл бұрын

I remember when "25 or 6 to 4" came out and even at age 12 I remember the chatter about the supposed "druggie" lyrics. So silly.

@stevesavage8790

4 жыл бұрын

Ha ha, yeah for years i always thought it was about getting wasted and not being able to read the clock right.

@timburns379

4 жыл бұрын

WRONG!!! 25 or 6 to 4. A guy is tripping on acid (LSD-25) and he debating if he should take more LSD (25) of go to work (6-4) "SHOULD I TRY TO DO SOME MORE 25 OR 6 TO 4

@timburns379

4 жыл бұрын

Ludes were RORER 714

@javierramos9795

4 жыл бұрын

S2 Turbine keep in mind your arguing this with the guy that actually wrote the song not me. www.cnn.com/videos/tv/2016/12/21/history-of-chicago-excerpt-birth-of-25-or-6-to-4.cnn

I'm so glad you picked the Tanglewood version, if only to see Kel getting blown away by Terry Kath's singularly insane solo! Which, judging by her reaction, she most certainly was! The moment her jaw dropped open was the same moment mine did when l first watched this, that thousand mile an hour, fret burning fiery lick was too amazing to not be floored by it. And at the end of his finger blistering solo, l too, just like Kel, let out an involuntary "whew" of disbelief at what l'd just witnessed! Love you guys! Love that Kel!! Cheers!

Chicago put so much energy and work into their orchestrations. I can’t think of another band that outworked Chicago. Just Awesome!!!

That whole Tanglewood (MA) show is killer, definitely worth checking out. Early Chicago was such a prog-jazz fusion band. There also is an early Santana show recorded at Tanglewood, simply amazing.

@Hippiekinkster

4 жыл бұрын

"Soul Sacrifice" is a tour-de-force in percussion.

@kimzaccour216

4 жыл бұрын

Why did he not show Tanglewood???

@leticiadelacruz9150

4 жыл бұрын

Omg yes terry guitar solo was flipping amazing. They just don’t play Like that anymore 😪

@Frau44

3 жыл бұрын

Seems Chicago was supposed to do Woodstock, but didn’t. This was their consolation. They KILLED IT.

Leonid and Friends does the best covers of Chicago, along with others and their own music. They're Russian, btw. Great music speaks to everyone. They're proof.

@doylesinclair4499

4 жыл бұрын

They are now doing some Blood Sweat and Tears and also Earth Wind and Fire

@marksims6425

4 жыл бұрын

I absolutely dig Leonid and friends. I’m a Chicago fan but I find them even better , there is politics either with them. Like they say music brings us together!!!!

@davidk4940

3 жыл бұрын

I also thing Leonid does great reproductions. Being able to practice from sheet music, tapes, videos, you can reproduce.....anything.

@Frau44

3 жыл бұрын

@@marksims6425 did you know they are Scientologists?

@marksims6425

3 жыл бұрын

Renee Ehefrau only interested in their music nothing else!!!

"Y'all don't mind if I just start before the equipment is set up, do ya?"

@domeshine69

4 жыл бұрын

You made me think of Jackson Browne, "So, just make sure you've got it all ready to go before you come for my piano."

Chicago died the day Terry Kath died. They just became a soft rock band after he accidentally shot himself. RIP Terry Kath.

@TheLemzia

4 жыл бұрын

Sadly, some band can change dramatically after losing a member of the Band. So much so, that Led Zeppelin Refused to even make an attempt.

@bassioelmucho

4 жыл бұрын

Hell yeah! Joe Walsh rocked the Eagles and Terry Kath Chicago. He had the rock soul!. Critically underrated and unknown!

@scottking2951

4 жыл бұрын

Cicero207 RIP Terry

@panda9144

4 жыл бұрын

Wrong. Saw them three times after Kaths death. They were fantastic.

@jamesanderson5268

4 жыл бұрын

Terry had a very distinct voice too. And it's a fucking stupid way to die too.

Kel, always be blown away and just love the great music. Don't ever stop enjoying it to the utmost. There are songs that give me goosebumps every time no matter how many times I hear them.Keep on loving the great music and Thanks for some excellent rock.

And he doesn’t even look at the neck of his guitar. Just plays what he feels. Truly was a master at his craft!

My high school stage band played this song back in 1971 and I really worked my Fender Fuzz-Wah pedal on that one. Saw them a few years later and they are, in my opinion, the best live band ever !

14:30 the horn section takes a well deserved momentary break to enjoy the smoke show happening on Terrys fretboard. 🤯🤯🤯❤👍

That descending riff is straight out of Babe I'm Gonna Leave You. Kath was an insanely amazing guitarist who doesn't get mentioned nearly enough. When Hendrix says you're a better guitar player than he is, you're GOOD. That's one of the greatest live performances of all time.

@mjsmcd

4 жыл бұрын

jmii was being nice

@halweiss8671

4 жыл бұрын

And the Kinks "lazing on a sunny afternoon" and the Guess Who's "hand me down world." It was all over the place.

@thekriskokid

4 жыл бұрын

I don't think too many people catch the Zeppelin connection. I wonder if it was at all intentional...

@halweiss8671

4 жыл бұрын

Oh yeah, and "While My Guitar Gently Weeps."

@janheman

4 жыл бұрын

Mike Mcdonnell he meant it... he then asked if they would open for him on tour...

Terry Kath the heart soul of this band. When he died they were never the same. One of the greatest guitarists ever!

That performance is just insanely good. Takes a great recorded song to another level. The musicianship is unreal.

As a Chicagoan musician, as I recall , Robert Lamm wrote this song close to 4 in the morning and was searching for lyrics...flashing lights were and still are all over the city... I understand the lyrics. What intrigues me is the spirit of the song. So powerful!!! 👍🏼

This song is just incredible. I’ve been listening to classic rock with my dad forever, but I’d never heard this one until about a month ago. Love the videos.

Saw them live around this time, 1970 or so. Guitarist Terry Kath took the roof off.

@MidwesternCornbilly

4 жыл бұрын

I also saw them at that time, perhaps the same tour. Here's a flashback for ya, their open band Illinois Speedpress.

Hi thank you for reacting to my request. That piece really hits the soul with that full sound the horn section brings. Terry Kath was monster on that guitar and died to young.

You will NOT hear a better guitar solo anywhere else. My dad was a monstrously huge Chicago fan, and used to always laugh at the guitarists I thought were great, saying "Terry Kath would blow their doors off". F'n A, dad. INDEED. RIP Terry Kath.

@BlazinRiver1

Жыл бұрын

Terry Kath is the GOAT...that being said....listen to the bass behind Terry...Peter Cetera was no slouch.

Was a big fan in their early days. In 1974 at the Wichita State University Roundhouse, they opened with this song and Kath stood like a statue, sunglasses covering his eyes, staring into a spotlight and absolutely shredding that solo insanely! His death was a huge loss to rock music.

Chicago was a group of truly talented musicians. Every member is a master of their instruments. Love the shirt Kel ☮️

Chicago was formerly Chicago Transit Authority. People called the actual transit authority so much, the city told the band they had to change their name.

Thank you for listening to Chicago!!!! Terry Kath was awesome!!! There is a wonderful group from Moscow called "Leonid and friends". They play the great Chicago songs so beautifully!!! Please give them a listen!!!

I have been waiting for Chicago so happy hope you love it Kel Some of the best music of the 70s Chicago so many songs so little time!

I saw them live in 1969 at Place des Nations - Isle St-Helen, Montreal where the organizers were expecting 15 thousand people but over 40 thousand showed up. A night to remember for the rest of my life.

Saw these guys in East Lansing, Michigan in 1970, or 71, along with Sly and the Family Stone, Jefferson Airplane, and a somewhat new band called Faces on another stage! Unfortunately the orange tablet I took occluded many of the specifics of the day, but vividly remember this and their Make Me Smile!

Terry Kath (The guitar player) actually met a really sad end. Him and a lot of his band mates were sitting around and they were getting bored. Terry pulled out his gun and took the clip out forgetting there was one in the chamber. He then said “Watch this” put the gun against his head, pulled the trigger and accidentally blew his own brains out with his friends there watching. It was tragic and a great lesson on why you don’t play with guns.

I arranged this song for my high school pep band right after the album came out, but before 25 or 6 to 4 was released as a single. We were playing it just as it hit the air waves and everyone was blown away. Other schools kept asking where we got the arrangement so they could play it, but we got the exclusive!

In the late 60's the Turtles played at McMaster University in Hamilton, Ontario in their gym complex. A friend of mine from high school was on security. Asked him if I could get on the side of the stage somewhere to watch. He said I couldn't stay there for the Turtles but I could sit beside the drum cases at the side to watch the opening act. Finally this large group with horns came on stage and they weren't much older than I was i.e. I was about 19. I looked at a drum case and it said in stencil Daniel Seraphine, Chicago Transit Authority. What a tight band and watching Terry Kath on guitar was mesmerizing. Blew the Turtles out of the hall. Great memory.

He said Terry Kath at the end, who blew the doors off of that.

Every human loved this song!!

I've watched that entire concert ... it's a long awesome show ! And in person ? They were the first band I saw ... right here in my hometown ... Reading, Pa. ✌

Love you two! You crack me up and I share your enthusiasm as you listen to more and more stuff!!!

You are absolutely right there, Rich. I am the one in my group of friends that they come to or ask regarding music trivia. They make comments about how much music trivia-crap I have stored in my head, but I always tell them. As much as you think I know, there is that much more that I wish I knew. Discovery is the best, which is why I love these videos. To see Kel hear these songs for the first time puts a smile on my voice as it reminds me of back when I first heard them and the perfect joy it gave me. Cheers!

Saw Chicago live many years ago.. while sitting with Melanie (anyone remember Melanie?). It was an amazing show

Best version I've heard of my favorite Chicago song.

My high school band did this song during half time in the stands . They nailed it. The horns just wailed. OMG so good. There was some really good music in the 1970’s . Our band did, Chicago, Santana and so much more. Mr Batten our director had a great ear.

Unlike almost all other rock guitarists, Terry Kath didn't play the guitar, he manhandled it! React to "Free Form Guitar" off of their first album, CTA, to hear more of what I mean.

I'm old hippy grew up in the 70s. I was in the band in high school. We played this song and I love this tune.

I'm witcha Kel. This was in my day. Heard it on the radio a lot and I still have to say, "Wow".

RIP Terry Kath. I saw Chicago back in 82 or 83 and they were phenomenal !!! They played this, as it is one of their big songs, and one of my favorites , the crowd went wild!

Terry had this robotic-like movement here when he's playing that just makes this solo that much cooler. It's almost like a robot that just went haywire and was spitting out these awesome licks.

You need to hear Leonid and Friends cover this. It is AMAZING.

@steve9199

4 жыл бұрын

+1 on this!! I get to see them perform in Nashville next Tuesday!

@mancbiker17

4 жыл бұрын

Thirded! Absolutely incredible version with amazingly high quality production values

Thank you Kel-n-Rich for playing my request! Would love to hear more Chicago!👍👍👍👍👍

Exactly Rich & Kel...what an endless reservoir of musical offerings . Thanks for your journey .

1972 - 9th grade concert band and we performed this classic. As a baritone horn player, and along with all the low brass sections we had the driving rift that opens the song and pulses throughout. We had an electric guitar join in and we rocked the house. We thought we were so cool...AND we were. This song is forever a part of me. Thank you band director Mr. Simon. P.S. - Tanglewood is my fav.

Rich you do what I do always looking For the best sound in the list of songs you want to hear well worth the time!

Thank you so much for that I had to rewind and watch the live version again It was my first time seeing them live Amazing! Terry Kath WOW

I saw these guys live 1977 Solders Field in Chicago. It was the afternoon after my parents house started on fire. It was the Saturday night at the park tour. I only heard the 1st song and I past out on the 50 yard line of the football field and woke up for the last song of the concert. I was so tired, the fire woke (my Mom)me up at about 3 AM.

I cant believe your finally reacting to this! I have waited to see your comments

You two are the best reactors ever. Keep up the fantastic work.

At the end of the song he says Terry Kath not take care. Just recognizing their amazing guitarist for that solo.

According to Terry Kath's widow, this song is about a time in the early morning when the band and their hangers on had been up all night jamming, drinking and doing cocaine. There comes a time when you wonder, as the lyric says, "should I try to do some more, 25 or 6 to 4:00". This is a song they wrote during a night of partying and jamming.

@mattf49006

4 жыл бұрын

Read Robert Lamms book or tube a interview..you're half right..he wrote the song

July 21, 1070 was about two months before Hendrix died. Terry Kath was one of the very few guitarists (then and now) that had the physical strength to emulate the sound that Hendrix had.

I still get chills Watching Terry play that guitar.

One of My Favorites songs growing up Rich!!! Well Done, You're steering the Princess properly!! The song's title is the time at which the song is set: 25 or 26 minutes before 4 am. Ignore every other interpetation as I heard that from Robert Lamm himself! Much Love as always from a Canadian in Romania, Alex.

@marksnakebit5395

4 жыл бұрын

yes i commented above in the same way, on a radio show the band revealed the meaning of the lyrics, so simple its profound

My favorite song by Chicago! I got my dad to learn this many years ago. He's been playing the trumpet since he was fourteen years old. I guess he must have been somewhere in his 40's when he learned this. Even though it wasn't his type of music, he did it for me. He's 94 now, and still breaks his trumpet out and plays. His thing is big band music, and also loves Frank Sinatra. Anyway, I loved this!! :-)

Kei and Rich thank you for the memories. I was in High School and College. Those were the days!

I love your wife’s reaction to the guitar solo while listening.

Along with bands like the Mamas and the Papas, Crosby, Stills and Nash and many others, CTA had a house in Laurel Canyon in the Los Angeles area. They walked to each others homes and played or picked up riffs from each other. It was like a suburban bedroom studio session that went on for years. This song lyric is about trying to write a song and it is 330 (6 to 4) and 25 (5 minutes later) in the morning and still trying to get the lyrics on paper.

The Guitar work on this is just awesome Terry Kath rest in peace brother

Kel n Rich, Thank you! Favorite. Morrison lives.

He didnt say take care he said Terry Kath the quitar player

They had it all.And 2 synced up drummers.Terry,you were something.R.I.P.7 guys that could do it.

@genefalls5023

4 жыл бұрын

Two drummers??? Just one; the great Danny Seraphine!

I saw them in 1969 at Place de nations Montreal and they blew everyone's mind - all 40,000+ - what a show ...

That was not "take care" but rather "terry kath". Saw them in Florence, Alabama in early 1974. Magnificent!

The song title as told during a recent concert was the time the song was written.. it was 25 or 6 (26) to 4am The lyrics were actually about what was going on in the room while the song was being written..

you guys are adorable! thanks for the reactions!!

Love there reactions Kells most of all and that smile Dude really you Lucky man I say that with all due Respect!!!

Yay, this was one of my Requests!!!! cheers from Ottawa!

I was able to see them in San Diego just before Terry died, feel sooo lucky to have seen him

Chicago was the first rock concert I ever went to, early 70's.

Chicago and one of the best ones too - I could kiss you both, thanks so much

@diane2193

4 жыл бұрын

I didnt apreciate Chicago as much as a young teen but they were awesome

@TheKayzieMichelle

4 жыл бұрын

Check out Leonid and Friends on KZread. Hey do Chicago perfectly. They are great in concert too.

That live video just blasts away everything!

Chicago live@ Tanglewood was one the best concert I ever witnessed. Jimmy Hendrix told the trombone player."your guitar player is better than me",

According to composer Robert Lamm, the song is about trying to write a song in the middle of the night. The song's title is the time at which the song is set: 25 or 26 minutes before 4 am.

I watched Chicago at the Isle of Wight 1970. They were awesome. This track is definitely one of my very favourites.

The thing you seemed to have missed, is that the solo Terry Kath played live at Tanglewood was completely different than the one on the studio recording, and both were absolute fire. IMHO, the whole Chicago II (which includes 25 or 6 to 4) is great. Give a listen to It Better End Soon for a real diverse musical treat in a shot.

I Heard The Way This Song Got It Title Is They Were Up All Night Trying To Finish This Song and They Asked a Janitor Working There For The Time And He Said It's 25 or 6 To 4, Meaning It's 25 or 26 to 4 AM

When I lived in New York I saw them at Madison Square Garden I think and they were supporting the Chicago 16 album. They didn’t even do this song and I couldn’t believe it because it’s one of their most popular songs

Great Live Video of that Great Band from my city !

Just a note. I caught an interview many years ago with the three horn players. They actually put the band together because they could not find any rock bands that want to use brass. But they had heard several Beatles songs using brass and whole orchestras. And decided why not us too. Of course they needed some great guitar and singer and drummer etc. Not surprising there was a bit of Beatles influence in there since that was what got them thinking that brass should be in a rock band.

Love your reaction! And yes it was worth hearing the live version. Before Stairway to Heaven this was the guitar solo that me and my friends wanted to learn. Needless to say I never played it the way Terry Kath did.

I Heard them do this when they toured with Jimi Hendrix When I Was 15, The Whole Concert Was Life Changing As A Very Young drummer. I Learned Alot From That!

@jewsco

3 жыл бұрын

Chicago’s original drummer was a jazz influenced drummer so I could see you learning a lot as how it could fuse with rock

Thank you so much for this! I did NOT know that Tanglewood existed back then! To see Peter Cetera before his 1980's heyday is amazing! One of my favorite Chicago tracks.

Good to see you played the Tanglewood one. The "I'm a Man' performance from the same Tanglewood concert is epic. Jimi's fav guitarrist :)

The man just stands there and rips that guitar apart!!

Wondering if I'm the only one that noticed what appeared to be a eternity collar on Ceteras neck?