I sent this song to my niece who’s battling alcoholism. Just to give her strength

You found your way back to Chicago and discovered another of their tunes on a massive hit list. Over 40 millions albums sold with countless great songs. Nice choice Thanks again

Danny Seraphine was an absolute beast on the drum kit; "Make Me Smile" is a great bit of rhythm section perfection.

@justjack0715

7 ай бұрын

I love the way he slowly opens the hi-hat more and more when the tempo picks up right before he switches to the ride cymbal! One of the most underrated drummers of all time and rarely scratches the top 100 drummers list? Yet guy's like Ringo & Charly Watts do...

@bookhouseboy280

7 ай бұрын

@@justjack0715 Danny's jazz-style is not as copy-friendly. His skill level is probably too high to be more appreciated. Most so-called top drummers lists seem to be popularity contests pandering to the fans to get more views/magazine sales. Lists compiled by mainstream media or "record company clowns" as Neil Young put it.

@craigw1911

7 ай бұрын

​@@bookhouseboy280When Chicago was in their early years, there was a famous drummer who was particularly impressed by Danny Seraphine. That drummer was none other than Buddy Rich. If you can impress Buddy Rich with your drumming, you are definitely someone worth listening to!

@tombeyerlein3813

6 ай бұрын

It was insane that they fired him.

Nothing can warm the heart like classic Chicago. And the great part is it isn't only one songwriter/vocalist who can bring it. This is Peter Cetera (bass), but Robert Lamm (keyboards) does just as well on "Saturday in the Park" and ditto for Terry Kath (guitar) on "Make Me Smile". And the horn section does wonderful on the accents (James Pankow's trumpet, especially) and Danny Seraphine ties it all together on the drums. Exquisite! Thanks so much.

@Jimbodisfan

Ай бұрын

Lee Loughnane plays trumpet while Jimmy Pankow is the trombone player and Walt Parazaider plays the sax.

@regankercheval9296

29 күн бұрын

@@Jimbodisfan Indeed. When I was a youngster, I remember saying Man, Chicago makes horns ROCK!! I still feel this 50 years later. Love their broad spectrum of talent and styles. Never disappoints.

Chicago is one of my favorite bands. They are the iconic American band. Their sound, particularly in the early part of their career is so recognizable. They have so many hits. I hope you do many more of their amazing songs.

Each member of this group is a master at their craft. Peter Cetera's very distinctive vocals are on this song. Terry Kath is considered among the all time greatest guitarist, Danny's drumming is phenomenal, The horns are the unmistakable signature sound. Growing out of several bands from the Chicago area in the late 1960s, the line-up consisted of Peter Cetera on bass, Terry Kath on guitar, Robert Lamm on keyboards, Lee Loughnane on trumpet, James Pankow on trombone, Walter Parazaider on woodwinds, and Danny Seraphine on drums. Cetera, Kath, and Lamm shared lead vocal duties

Is it just me, or when JM smiles it makes you smile too? I'm claimin' him as my brother! ALL MINE.

Ah... You found one of the deep tracks that resides in my brain..... I will be hearing this on and off for days now.

Watching your reaction, literally reminds me of when this song first came out and I was only a few years old. One of the many examples of my early beginnings in my love for music. ❤️

Check out Chicago Transit Authority, their debut album, and play "Poem 58". Nine minutes of PURE FUNK! Terry Kath on guitar will leave you looking to call 911 for some oxygen, he'll rake your breath away!

One of my faves

This & 25 or 6 to 4 are my most favorite You should check out the latter live in Tanglewood. Jimi Hendrix said Terry Kath was his favorite guitarist !

Those horns, man! Early Chicago is SO great!

Great reaction song !! Thank you !!

Those guys always brought that jam to the table ! I think they had the best horn section ever !

One of my favorite Chicago songs and you described it well. It is inspirational and it always makes me want to get up out of my chair and dance.

A great song from my youth! Thanks

One of my absolute favorites by Chicago. What a groove. That brass section is epic! I was 13 when i heard this and Dialogue and i became a fan for the rest of my days. Im 63 now, but 13 all over again everytime i hear it.

When Peter Cetera was cool. Great reaction.

I assembled the Fender Rhodes Electric Piano Robert Lamm used in this song, and many others.

My favourite Chicago track among many faves from them.

Great music we had growing up ! Can go wrong with this band Enjoy !

@FUBAR1986

19 күн бұрын

You got that right and every genre

Thanks! MOTT THE HOOPLE: ALL THE WAY FROM MEMPHIS

Great reaction. I was uplifted by your positivity assessing what you heard.

You have to check out I'm A Man by Chicago Transit Authority.❤❤❤❤

If long term success is any measure of how good a band is,, well....To date, Chicago has sold over 40 million units in the U.S., with 23 gold, 18 platinum, and eight multi-platinum albums. They have had five consecutive number-one albums on the Billboard 200 and 20 top-ten singles on the Billboard Hot 100. In 1974 the group had seven albums, its entire catalog at the time, on the Billboard 200 simultaneously. Few other groups can boast similar numbers.

Great reaction!!

Check out the collaboration with the Beach Boys. Wishing you were here. A top tier tune.

You should listen to I've Been Searching for so Long. By Chicago. It's really a pretty song. Maybe you've heard it before. You have a very Merry Christmas young man and a Happy New Year. It's always a pleasure to watch your reactions.❤

"HORNS".... Earth, Wind & Fire - That's the Way of the World (Official Audio)

@AliasMark69

7 ай бұрын

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This was recorded pre digital, real musicians playing actual instruments!

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Please react to BEGINNINGS by Chicago studio version next !!

25 6 to 4 Tanglewood yet?

jmboy tv -listen to Chicago song - call on me . remaster 2002 - it's a cool jam . thanks be safe peace. johnnyboy

Not really one of my favorite Chicago songs. But that's a matter of taste. For me, Chicago's first two albums are the benchmark. There wasn't a bad song on there (okay, "Free Form Guitar" was a bit strange). After that it became more “mixed goods” and more pop-oriented.

Chicago's body of work.... You could do two reaction videos per day and still be doing it in over 200 days.... just sayin