Early Chicago is just like discovering a lost continent full of music.

@MB-mw1xr

3 жыл бұрын

Well-said!!

@richrybinski1020

3 жыл бұрын

What a excellent way to put it, love it!

@3794GQTJ

3 жыл бұрын

My favorite band!

@apooyosucks

3 жыл бұрын

And venturing beyond the overcharted regions of 80s love ballads 😆

@ramonamaramonte3892

3 жыл бұрын

Perfect!

You guys just heard one of the best guitarists EVER - Terry Kath.

@wdcuthbert8162

3 жыл бұрын

Ever!

@M4RC05V1N1C1U5

3 жыл бұрын

PERIOD!

@CHRISRepAZ

3 жыл бұрын

At least they now know 👌

@xAnAngelOfDeathx

3 жыл бұрын

word.

@willyboy7887

3 жыл бұрын

RIP

Jimi Hendrix once said that Terry Kath is the greatest guitarist. Also, I saw Chicago in concert in 1977 in Detroit, and this song was a 20-minute jam. It was the most incredible song I ever heard.

@TheDamafly

Жыл бұрын

Jimi also said that Rory Gallagher

@schroedingers_kotze

Жыл бұрын

Oh yeah, Terry Kath was an absolute genius on the guitar. All the more tragic and pointless is the way he accidentally ended his life prematurely by holding a loaded gun to his head and pulling the trigger to prove to his roadie that the gun wasn't loaded.

@muddhammer7834

Жыл бұрын

This is one of rocks most underrated solo. RIP

@tonym362

Жыл бұрын

Saw them countless times at Cobo, Pine Knob. I ran the Office of Student Life at Eastern Michigan. I got to work with them, coordinating their concerts in the field house & sat back stage on one of their amps during the whole concert. Oh the good life..

@huskiesforlife3694

11 ай бұрын

Terry Kath is grossly underrated and was truly one of the most talented guitarists of all time

74 year old black Vietnam veteran. Chicago Transit Authority. Introduction. Their first album.

Well Amber if you like horns this is the band for you

@joshuasoto8298

3 жыл бұрын

Try led zeppelin stairway to heaven live

@surlechapeau

3 жыл бұрын

also for horns, groups Blood, Sweat & Tears and Earth, Wind & Fire. 2 Stevie Wonder songs "Sir Duke" and "I Wish" have great horns too!

@apooyosucks

3 жыл бұрын

Chicago's not called "the rock band with horns" for nothing!

@nealtircuit9373

3 жыл бұрын

I agree and would like to recommend Soul Rebels cover of Sweet Dreams. If you want great horns, this is for you.

@carolynlove6729

3 жыл бұрын

I like chicago. Do you listen to soul Earth. Wind. And fire is amazing they are known for horns. Give these a listen to Fantasy. That's rhe way of the world. Can't hide love. Ect. Represent your missing out on some great music and artists. Ashame you don't know Diana Ross Marvin Gay Stevie Wonder Tina Turner this is a big part of our culture. And shouldn't be left out or not remembered. Do you know who Net King Cole. Sammy Davis Jr. Is. These are music and artists that your kids should know about as well as you all. I like soft rock pop jazz and soul. Give it a try.. Your missing out. Michael Jackson was the greatest entertainer. Show appreciation for his amazing talent.

Check Out these songs from Chicago like "Saturday In The Park", "Beginnings", "Anybody Really Know What Time It Is", "Colour My World", "Feelin' Stronger Every Day", "Make Me Smile", "Old Days"

@bighuge1060

3 жыл бұрын

I love Feelin' Stronger Every Day. I remember playing it in middle school band and (as young bands would) barely making it recognizable. Chicago was my first ever concert. I also have a friend playing trombone in a professional Chicago cover group. They really had a unique sound.

@terimurphy8746

3 жыл бұрын

Colour My World... PLEASE review this song for your viewers.

@neonpark1874

3 жыл бұрын

Questions 67 and 68, Poem 58, Introduction, I'm a Man...those (along with Beginnings and Does Anybody Really Know What Time It Is?) are all just from their first album. There are so many more.

@LA80sMike

3 жыл бұрын

“Saturday in the Park” has such a great summertime vibe, one of my all greats of any music…

@shawnsnow2655

3 жыл бұрын

Perfect list!

One of the greatest guitar solos ever. Terry Kath!

My Dad, who is 88 years old now, just shared a story about being on business in Chicago and going into this tiny, packed bar to have dinner and some drinks. This is the band that was playing 😃. He said it was so loud and very over packed but he was blown away by their musicianship, singing, just incredible unexpected experience for him.

@jimmorrison2692

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing!

@charlottegillespie6809

Жыл бұрын

Whoa!!!! How cool is that??

@bradleysuarez3747

11 ай бұрын

Your dad was so fortunate

@jaesawyer2206

10 ай бұрын

One of my first LP's!!

@jaesawyer2206

10 ай бұрын

I used to jam on the drums to this!! I would end up a sweaty mess!! But boy what a great song!!

The song is about staying up all night, trying to write a song.

@debbiewisenbaker6509

6 күн бұрын

And getting high

The problem with trying to make a "Top Five" is that 50 groups belong in it.

@teknikel

3 жыл бұрын

I have about 200 in my top 5.

@Kim-hc5si

3 жыл бұрын

FAAAAAAAACTS. 🔥

@karenj3611

3 жыл бұрын

And there all from the 70's

@DarqJestor

3 жыл бұрын

Not a problem at all if the unit of measurement is hundreds (says the math geek). 🤓

@gracefaith76

3 жыл бұрын

@@teknikel I got even more

I am 61 years old and I am so glad and envious that you are hearing this kind of music that will probably never be made again. Great to see you can appreciate real music made by very talented musicians. Thank you. Wayne Lewis San Diego Ca.

@AlbertMaruggi

6 ай бұрын

Yup 65 here and we grew up in probably one of the greatest eras of music ever!

@davidroosa4561

10 күн бұрын

our only hope is that they invent a time machine so we can go back

By the way, there are those who say that 25 or 6 to4 is a drug reference. In a 2013 interview, Robert Lamm said he composed "25 or 6 to 4" on a twelve-string guitar with only ten strings - it was missing the two low E strings - and that he wrote the lyrics in one day. The band first rehearsed the song at the Whisky a Go Go.[2] Lamm said 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 (twenty-five or [twenty-]six [minutes] to four [o’clock]), i.e. 03:34 or 03:35.[3][4] Because of the unique phrasing of the song's title, "25 or 6 to 4" has been interpreted to mean everything from a quantity of illicit drugs to the name of a famous person in code.[

@jonathanlund590

5 ай бұрын

Sure he did and if so it has to be one of the biggest coincidence in rock 25 lsd 624 just happened to be a habbot ind. Quallude so when he sings should I try to do some more ????

@paulahunt3508

5 ай бұрын

@@jonathanlund590 It was the time of the morning, just like the man said

@Birder6483

4 ай бұрын

It was how long they would be practice and get home.

@dazpowell5075

3 ай бұрын

It relates to the time in the morning, trying to write a song, a song written about struggling to write a song, total genius and a classic

@Birder6483

2 ай бұрын

Google it.

The song is about the writer trying to stay awake to write music. The title is a reference to what time it is in the morning...25 or (2)6 to 4(am). Meaning it's 3:34 or 3:35 in the morning.

@denniskippaw5dpk

3 жыл бұрын

truth.

@e.t.in3-d226

3 жыл бұрын

About doing LSD , 25 Hour TRIP or 10 hour Trip (6to4)

@TheRagratus

3 жыл бұрын

@@e.t.in3-d226 lol, NOT. Arf is correct- The actual songwriter has even said as much. And I think HE would know.

@fordmustang3265

3 жыл бұрын

@@e.t.in3-d226 NO it's NOT moron, they talk about the clock on the wall and the time and how long they were there

@Rusted_2th

3 жыл бұрын

@@e.t.in3-d226 WRONG!

If you like horns, try any thing earth ,wind and fire.

@shemgreenwood559

3 жыл бұрын

HAVE to do "September" by Earth Wind and Fire!

@G-grandma_Army

3 жыл бұрын

Yes!

@SC-gp7kt

3 жыл бұрын

Oh God YASSSSSSS!!!!

@eileendobbs8009

3 жыл бұрын

Getaway. That song is a banger!

@buisyman

3 жыл бұрын

YEAHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!

If there is one thing you can say about Chicago, from the guitarist, to the bassist, to the drums, to the horn section - these are master musicians and they can make their instruments TALK!! So much talent!!

@RichardX1

Жыл бұрын

Talk? They make their instruments TESTIFY!

@kathydrennan3843

Жыл бұрын

@@RichardX1 AMEN!

@garygristick

Жыл бұрын

Jimmi Hendrix said Terry Kath was better than him.

@paulahunt3508

5 ай бұрын

@@garygristick I AGREE!! Sorry Jimi fans, that’s my opinion and it’s a fact

So blessed to have my teen years in the 70s. The music! I’m thrilled y’all loved it.

@stevenclarke5606

8 ай бұрын

I was there, such great times, so full of hope, what happened?

@amjrpain919

4 ай бұрын

Beginnings would have been the song for their first time!...

At 4:30 you guys are thinking "this is pretty sweet", and I'm thinkin' "just wait about 20 seconds". Terry Kath rocks. This song is 51 years ago by the way.

@paperbagfilms4729

2 жыл бұрын

Crap… that means I’m older than this. Yup, remember playing this song in school band, 1973, grade 6.

@Teresia12

2 жыл бұрын

I was 17 y'all. Couldn't wait for 18 and freedom. I had it all planed out. I hitched across the country staying in communes along the way. Kids these days don't have a clue.

@billrehberg9271

2 жыл бұрын

Get early Chicago... Terry, the guitar player is an 3sential part. 25: or (2)6: to 4 is the time on the clock. It would seem that someone might have ingested some kind of performance inhansing chemical to help write a song... and then, wanting a little more help, wondered out loud if he could take more.

Terry Kath was probably the most under rated guitar genius EVER.

@Caseydog3

2 жыл бұрын

And Jimi saw them in concert said Terry was a better guitar player than him!

@randolphwellington1704

2 жыл бұрын

uh, no, Kath wasn't under rated. Your stupid ass comment is under rated, so STFU.

@thedukeofagita3730

2 жыл бұрын

@@Caseydog3 something along the lines of, “your horn section sounds like they share a lung, and your guitar player is better than I am.”

@walterlippmann6292

2 жыл бұрын

@@randolphwellington1704 u don't know what underrated means

@lifetimes2983

2 жыл бұрын

@@randolphwellington1704 Kath underated ?....Don't think so but underrecognized due to a short life. WL But.... Jimi knew

Chicago has another hit that asks: "Does anyone really know what time it is?" And of course the response is: "25 or 6 to four"

For horns, Chicago is the band to listen to, hands down. The trio of James Pankow (trombone), Lee Loughnane (trumpet), and Walter Parazaider (saxophone and flute) always bring it.

Amber … you’ll GO CRAZY over the horns on “Does Anybody Really Know What Time It Is”, I promise!

@theodoreritola9758

3 жыл бұрын

I was 10 I97O

@jocelynalarcio6137

3 жыл бұрын

Another song from them is Saturday in the park.

@hudsonsteele8532

3 жыл бұрын

@@jocelynalarcio6137 Saturday In The Park reminds me of one of my old sweethearts... this one reminds me of riding in a spinning ride at the fair. Hah!! After 50+ years I still remember the name... The Himalayan. They played this song for half a ride, then ran it backwards for the rest.

@glasscockpitf35

3 жыл бұрын

Don't forget to check out "call on me" by Chicago. Great horns as well

@toddwoodall6085

3 жыл бұрын

Do more Chicago. You won’t regret it.

The original Chicago lineup was some of the greatest musical talent ever assembled.

@liddlekiddle

3 жыл бұрын

Yes, the original seven. Terry Kath - guitar & vocals, Peter Cetera - bass & vocals, Robert Lamm - keyboards & vocals, Danny Seraphine - drums, Walter Parazaider - saxophone (and flute), Lee Loughnane - trumpet, Jimmy Pankow - trombone. Terry Kath passed away in 1978, so 1980s Chicago was completely different.

@stevebagnall7621

3 жыл бұрын

All apart from Terry Kath were music students at the same college. TK was a self taught guitar genius who couldn't even read music.

@mikenicholas9017

3 жыл бұрын

@@stevebagnall7621 and a great vocalist.

@martinliv

3 жыл бұрын

I was dating my girlfriend (now wife) and she just casually mentions that her cousin is Jimmy Pankow.....I lost my shit. I'm a trombone player and love Chicago...

@DanielFrost21

3 жыл бұрын

@mags jay Anywhere

The 2 great horn groups, Chicago & Blood, Sweat & Tears. Both were filled with brilliant musicians.

@frandanco6289

10 ай бұрын

Yes !! Absolutely !!! The 2 greatest groups with horns = Chicago, and Blood, Sweat, & Tears !!!!! Listen to "Blues Part II", from Blood, Sweat, & Tears - you will be amazed !!!! This song = The BEST !!!!

@aaimginggraphics2411

9 ай бұрын

u forgot EWF!

@tom587

9 ай бұрын

I'd say BST IS 1st, Chicago 2nd and EWF 3rd. All were great.

@terrybangley2281

7 ай бұрын

Chase as well

@jeffwilson5742

7 ай бұрын

TOP

Pretty much anything Chicago did in the late 1960s throughout the 1970s was absolutely incredible. The song Ballet For A Girl in Buchannon is absolutely incredible and even better live. I highly suggest the 1970 performance in Tanglewood.

One if the best guitar players ever. Jimmy Hendrix said Terry Kath was the greatest player he ever heard. 25 or 26 minutes to 4 in the morning Try Blood, Sweat and Tears - Go Down Gambling. Has a tuba solo.

@Pixelologist

3 жыл бұрын

RIP, Terry Kath.

@fredkrissman6527

3 жыл бұрын

Jimi got plenty of opportunities to watch Kath... They opened for Hendrix when I saw him in 69.

@nestea8385

3 жыл бұрын

I have NEVER known what that meant. Thank you!

@neonpark1874

3 жыл бұрын

@@nestea8385 He's awake at that time and is working on a song. He has writer's block... Waiting for the break of day Searching for something to say Flashing lights across the sky Giving up I close my eyes Sitting cross-legged on the floor 25 or 6 to 4 Staring blindly into space Getting up to splash my face Wanting just to stay awake Wondering how much I can take Should i try to do some more 25 or 6 to 4 Feeling like I ought to sleep Spinning room is sinking deep Searching for something to say Waiting for the break of day 25 or 6 to 4 25 or 5 to 4

@mrtoad8585

3 жыл бұрын

Hendrix also said the same thing about billy gibbons

70's rock is a whole different level of rock.

@marciacrisp7011

15 күн бұрын

cause it was real musicians playing real instruments before all the fake stuff came out, they created most of the effects still used in studios today! Pioneers of rock!

Can't believe I am just now seeing your first reaction to Chicago (I've followed the channel for a couple of years). This is one of the greatest recordings of the entire era. Peter Cetera's voice on this is incredible. Terry Kath's guitar playing was other-worldly. In fact the great Jimi Henrix once said that Terry was "better the me" and was also heard saying that Kath was "the greatest guitar player in the universe." That tells you all you need to know about TK. Then, of course those stellar horn parts...unlike anything being payed at the time on hit radio and really set the band apart as something completely unique. The drums, the vocals, Peter Cetera's bass playing...all among the best ever. Loved watching you discover these things for the first time.

" I wish I grew up in this era". Us old farts did, and it was musically an incredible experience - and why we don't care much for what the "bands" of today come up with.

@bleeabou

Жыл бұрын

Thanks yes we are luck as he'll.

@bleeabou

Жыл бұрын

Lucky as hell

@jackattack2608

4 ай бұрын

As an old fart, some of us did appreciate the music at the time but there was so much of it. Some of the songs of that time were not well known nor played a lot on the AM radio and songs had to be around three minutes or less to even get played. Many of us would wear out the records, though, playing them over and over with inferior sound systems. Good systems were expensive. If we had only known what music would devolve into, I bet we would have cherished what we had much more. A great era, shared with friends not on a computer and everyone had their own favorites.

Jimmy Hendrix was once asked who was the best guitarist he ever heard. Jimmy said Terry Kath from Chicago!

@daviddelaet8116

3 жыл бұрын

I heard he said that about Billy Gibbons.

@theodoreritola9758

3 жыл бұрын

Us 70s brats were over spoiled ,,

@viacrucis2509

3 жыл бұрын

Hendrix was a humble guy. He would’ve said that about me. Terry was legend though

@stevevar43

3 жыл бұрын

Come on man.....JIMI

@markstanton2362

3 жыл бұрын

I heard Jimi said it was Phil Keaggy.

The 70's guys. It was such a blast. We were spoiled rotten. Fantastic music every day from every genre.

@Deborahtunes

2 жыл бұрын

You got that right. That's why the 70's is still my favorite decade of music. It had something for everyone to enjoy...

@pope414

2 жыл бұрын

yes we were!

@Teresia12

2 жыл бұрын

It was a blast and we were spoiled for sure. I think that's why we all think we're still young. ✌💞🌻

@billhill4929

2 жыл бұрын

Never to be repeated never just not going to happen

@jazzyboy7784

2 жыл бұрын

@@Teresia12 ...Hey...I am still young...just don't look it...lol.

According to Wikipedia: "Lamm* said 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 a.m., phrased as, "twenty-five or [twenty-]six [minutes] to four [o’clock]," (i.e. 03:34 or 03:35)." (*Robert Lamm the composer) I love watching you guys rock to music that I listened to back in the day... Peace

The lyrics: they were sitting on the floor after a gig. It was almost 4:00 AM. So, one guy says, what time is it? The other guy says 25 or 6 to 4:00. All the rest of the lyric falls into place. "Feeling like aught to sleep" and "getting up to splash my face" and "wanting just to stay awake" and "giving up I close my eyes". See? All the other lyrics then make sense. It's 25 to 4. No, it's 25 or 6 to 4:00.

Amber would probably really love Earth, Wind and Fire.

@MyFishstix

3 жыл бұрын

Actually EW&F collaberated with Chicago on this song. Must check out that video!

@4ClassicmarketingG

3 жыл бұрын

How would Amber’s parents not have her listen to Chicago or Earth Wind & Fire???

@MyFishstix

3 жыл бұрын

@@4ClassicmarketingG that is a definite mystery. Who does that?😅🤣

@snipchick

3 жыл бұрын

And Tower of Power!

@tomsdotter3228

3 жыл бұрын

Boogie Wonderland!!

25 or 26 minutes to four in the morning. He couldn't sleep, was trying to write a song. I'm so glad you guys loved it. One of my fav guitar solos. Got that record when I was 17. I'm 69 now. Never get tired of it. The whole album (double album) is great. Guitarist Terry Kath! Peter Cetera on vocals.

@clbdyc

Жыл бұрын

Thx for saying what 25 or 6 to 4 is. I hate when people say it's the formula for heroine. 😂

@wilfredespiritu3672

Жыл бұрын

Even Hendricks said the guitar solo was the best he ever heard. RIP Terry...

@suebeawho6537

Жыл бұрын

I've been rocking out to this song since I was a teen (I'm 60 now) I LOVE it🤗. Ty, ty for explaining the title!! Yah man, it's about 25 or 26 minutes to 4 gotta get a move on!

@BigOProductions

Жыл бұрын

Gotta watch it live kzread.info/dash/bejne/aal1t9GzZ83Pnco.html&ab_channel=ChicagoonMV

@richardhundley4371

Жыл бұрын

I saw them in July 1970 at Tanglewood Music Center in Lennox, MA. I was in college at that time and they were very popular. The setlist for that concert can be googled. Also, You Tube has some of this concert available.

It's SO great to see young people appreciate this older music. Yes, 60's and 70's were full of amazing artists - for me the best time in pop music. 25 or 6 to 4 refers to the songwriter getting stuck writing a song, and he looks at the clock and its 25 or 6 (minutes) to 4 am.

@RobertSmith-iw2kb

Жыл бұрын

You'll also love the horns from HOF,er sly and the family stone.from the same era.

@JohnEvans-tk4xc

7 ай бұрын

One interpretation of the title is the chemical ratio of a physcodelic drug or the number of joints rolled from a dime of pot. The lyrics suggest someone tripping.

@jackattack2608

4 ай бұрын

My understanding was that he had asked the janitor what time it was and 25 or 6 to 4 was what he replied.

@brianequi

4 ай бұрын

Exactly

Every high school band in the 70s played this song, or at least parts of it. Spirit/pep squads and band letter carriers all had routines to it. Was a fun song. And a great time to be a teen in high school.

The song is about the lead singer having a writer's block and being unable to write a song. The title "25 or 6 to 4" is in reference to him recognizing the time of the morning it was and how long he had been working on the song. Think of it as 25 or 26 minutes to 4 am

@scottchapin2323

3 жыл бұрын

close, he looked at the clock and it was 25 to 4 (AM) close his eyes for a moment, when opened, it was 6min to 4. time flies

@cesarmiller5972

3 жыл бұрын

I don't think the lead singer in this case Peter Cetera wrote this, think it was another member of the band

@terryconnelly484

3 жыл бұрын

And should they take some more mushrooms or not

@thefoss5387

3 жыл бұрын

@@cesarmiller5972 Lamm wrote it, but, Bassist Cetera sang lead on this one.

Their version of "I'm a Man" kicks total a$$.

@briangregory6303

3 жыл бұрын

Especially Terry Kath on lead vocal.

@douglasskinner6348

3 жыл бұрын

"I'm a Man" is one of my favorite songs! Peter Cetera's opening bass line is killer.

@wdcuthbert8162

3 жыл бұрын

Listen to this and you'll never be the same...

@wendyeyles3560

3 жыл бұрын

Spencer Davis Group version for me every time.

@marchendrickson2382

3 жыл бұрын

Yes!! That is definitely a MUST LISTEN

I'm 70 and was fortunate enough to grow up in this era. I know the songs and what is coming and it's a joy to see your reactions to the surprises unfolding as the songs progress.

Watching Ambers eyes light up upon hearing those first horn blasts is priceless!

"Blood, Sweat, and Tears" is another fantastic horn band from the 70's, that had numerous hits, and incredible vocals---- I think you guys will love them...

@puffyd58

3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely! Especially "Spinning Wheel" and "Lucretia Macevil." Great horns and vocals by David Clayton Thomas.

@jhnstn1

3 жыл бұрын

Bill Chase also.

@robb9395

3 жыл бұрын

Oh yes!!!

@lisarainbow9703

3 жыл бұрын

@@puffyd58 I got to see them live with David Clayton Thomas--- it still stands out as one of my best concert experiences ever... I love their cover of "God Bless the Child" with the Latin and jazz breaks..

@AppalachiaRRlover

3 жыл бұрын

Yes I suggested BST too

Imagine being creative enough to write such a great song about not being able to write a song. Amazing.

The first two Chicago albums were groundbreaking. Innovative, spectacular music. Call it jazz-inflected rock. This was simply one of the very best songs ever. By anyone. Suggest you listen to some of their first album - Chicago Transit Authority. "Does Anybody Really Know What Time It Is," "Beginnings," "I'm a Man," and absolutely "Questions 67 and 68."

Chicago not only great musicians but they were on the radio constantly Hit after hit Do EARTH WIND AND FIRE They are out of this universe ❤

The original Chicago lineup stack's up to any band, any era musicianship, hands down.

@djm4457

2 жыл бұрын

Indeed.

@rickgarcia7334

2 жыл бұрын

Jimi Hendrix once said Terry Kath was better than he on guitar.

@theorange2002

2 жыл бұрын

The key word you used is "original" Chicago was fantastic, not so much post-Kath. The song Introduction, played at Carnegie Hall is aptly named, a perfect song for the capabilities of the Chicago Transit Authority !!

@benpotaka5893

2 жыл бұрын

@@rickgarcia7334 I was about to say Terry Kath, guy was beyond great

@prism8289

2 жыл бұрын

It’s like search the world to find the greatest guitar player, the best drummer, the best horns, the best singer of the times together and you realize you never had to leave a single studio and a bunch of guys that call themselves Chicago.

If no one else has told you, this song is about him trying to write a song, and he has writer’s block. He finally just writes about that experience at 25 or 6 to 4 am.

I’m glad this was your introduction to Chicago. One of their best songs. Where else can you get a full horn section paired with shredding guitars and a powerful yet smoothe clear lead vocals and great harmonies. Chicago had it all. One of the best bands ever.

Terry Kath was one of the best guitarists of his time or even factored in with more recent artists. What a tragic short life he had. Chicago was never the same afterwards really.

Amber: "I love this intro." Me: "Just wait for the horns."

One of the best bangers ever made...but...there is a live version at Tanglewood that blows this album version away 😉😬

@jeffrogers2180

3 жыл бұрын

Watching the Terry kath solo in that version is amazing

@davidsanders5788

3 жыл бұрын

Amen

@MrDodgegmc1

3 жыл бұрын

Tanglewood version is fantastic!!!

Incredible musicianship, and one of the TIGHTEST brass sections ever heard. This one is a masterpiece by one of the great brass/rock bands.

"Late in the Evening " Paul Simon. Horn section does NOT disappoint!

"Make Me Smile" is my favorite Chicago song. Other greats include "Saturday In the Park," "Does Anybody Really Know What Time it Is?," "Just You and Me," "Question 67 and 68" ...

@nathanboyd3179

3 жыл бұрын

Also Dialogue part 1&2.

@mikegarcia6935

3 жыл бұрын

One of my favorites too

@Tennisman81

3 жыл бұрын

oh Stronger is an wesome too

The late, great Terry Kath absolutely SHREADING that guitar solo.

Percussion and rock played together was invented by Chicago. They were AWESOME! Look up this band and see how many members were in it. Unfortunately, that guitar passed away because he thought there was not a bullet in his gun, and he shot himself.

Terry Kath is definitely one of the best guitar players ever. So sad he's been gone for so long.....Chicago, one of the best groups ever!!!

"Saturday, in the park" would be a great song for the Up coming 4th of July!

@guitardude4700

3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely

Check out the video of them doing this song at Tanglewood. Terry Kath goes off on his guitar!

@neillenet291

3 жыл бұрын

YES!

@m276863

3 жыл бұрын

You gotta watch that live!

@HarborKat

3 жыл бұрын

What Terry Kath used to do to a guitar was just abusive, incredible and beautifully nasty. I’m a man is pure joy.

@missingnola3823

3 жыл бұрын

Yes!! The live solo in this song is unreal!

As a horn player (trumpet, euphonium and French horn) Chicago is one of my top favorite bands from my childhood. I got to play this song in pep band at football games in college. LOVED IT! THEY ARE TIGHT!

@Woody615

Жыл бұрын

Late 70s: I got to play this in marching band in high school for football games and in the Straw Hat Band (pep band) for basketball games. Still remember the cheer squads doing routines to this. We always had to play it at least once per basketball game.

A KILLER ending with the horns section! It just doesn't get any better!!!

The writer of the song and keyboard player, Robert Lamm, was sitting on the floor, at 25 or 26 to 4, trying to write a song. He did.

@andyv2209

3 жыл бұрын

And Billie Joe Armstrong was doing the same, strumming this song and trying to get his kid to bed when he wrote brainstew which uses the same riff! ^-^ cool story, both songs are so good.

@gordie225

3 жыл бұрын

I have been listening to this song for 50 years and never knew what the hell 25 or 6 to 4 meant. Now I do! Thank you.

"Roundabout" by Yes (1971) will give you that soaring feeling.

@dickcnormis1444

3 жыл бұрын

1971

@JoTracy

3 жыл бұрын

One of my ALL TIME favourite tracks. Love that song. Love Yes

@peterthompson8014

3 жыл бұрын

1971

@klaptongroovemaster

3 жыл бұрын

@@peterthompson8014 Corrected. ty

@YoCraps-og4kt

3 жыл бұрын

Yes, I have too say yes too "Yes".

Classic band and music. Never gets old just better. There is just so much more from them.

I've been to see them several times. THEY ARE AMAZING! This is one of my favorites. The story behind this song is kind of amazing. 25 or 26 minutes to 4am. They needed that last song for their album. They are 10000% known for that obscene horn section and vocal majesty....ahhhh...so glad you found them. You should look up "I've Been Searching so long"...Brings me joy every time i hear it! So glad i found you all!

If you want to hear the Chicago horns roll big time listen to "Beginnings".

She is gorgious and feels the music in her soul and he makes me happy the way he enjoys every single second. Beautiful people. From Germany with love.

@Teresia12

2 жыл бұрын

I concur

As someone from the city by the lake, I'm glad to see your reactions to this! This song is from the 70s, and were originally called "Chicago Transit Authority" until the real CTA caught wind and asked them to change the name, so it was shortened to just "Chicago." Also, this song is ironically about songwriting - incredibly meta song. The title is in reference to being up all night and not knowing what time it is anymore, lol. If you enjoyed this, may I recommend "Chicago- Saturday In The Park."

I wish you could have heard them live. i was blessed to go to their concert back in 1979!

@williamj.sheehan2001

29 күн бұрын

Was Donnie Dacus still on board, as Terry's successor? I thought he did a good job, on an impossibly difficult task, and never got enough credit in my view.

Terry Kath was just amazing. In the live version of this song, the guitar took out a restraining order on Terry after the show. A must see.

@bdjennings55

2 жыл бұрын

Great quote.

@seanjudge4675

2 жыл бұрын

Tanglewood 1970. Legendary performance. Check also his vocals on “Make Me Smile” from that show

@larrywebb820

2 жыл бұрын

Best line ever about playing guitar

@Mertztillithurts

2 жыл бұрын

Yes, the Tanglewood 1970 live version. Idk about a restraining order though... I mean, Terry WAS making his guitar LAUGH OUT LOUD (For real! Go back n listen!)

@stevehoogenakker9619

Жыл бұрын

TOO FUNNY!😃

This band is FULL of world class musicians.

Chords are 3 or more notes played simultaneously, whereas the guitarist is playing individual notes within the chord scale. The drummer is Danny seraphine btw guys…

Honey, if you like horns, then you'll love Chicago. They built their rep on their horns in the music. And their guitarist can make that guitar talk. I grew up with this band. That's what we listened to when I was in high school. Enjoy!

@odurandina

2 жыл бұрын

This is the greatest/ most difficult/ most spectacular single pick guitar solo of all time........ Yes, and IT'S NOT EVEN CLOSE: but listen to the first verse: those guitar scales coming at lightning speed during Peter Cetera's 1st verse vocals almost sound like a tuba-ish type horn thing---but are actually Terry Kath's guitar--of 1 lone pick!! But this one is so hard. not metal finger clanging... --Kath is the classic rock GOAT. And this song and "Introduction" are the signature examples. Cetera's vocal performance is rare epic male vocalist in the tenor range.

"Make me smile" is another good one by Chicago. The vocals are amazing

@rojoeditor

Жыл бұрын

There are multiple versions of Make Me Smile. I like the one with the long instrumental at the beginning, although the final part of the instrumental goes on 8 beats too long. But one of the versions has a weird ending with three descending notes repeating.

Those of us who saw him live are up in age now. He was an awesome musician.

Such a great fusion of bluesy rock, psychedelic rock, and jazz. Many bands would have made a mess of this experiment. Great composition.

Chicago - a Band of incredible musicians that - so brilliant, so many hits, so much music that you could enjoy and not have to worry about language.

Terry Kath was the guitar player. You should hear him when Chicago played in Tanglewood in 1970.

This is probably one of my favorite reactions from you two. 25 or 6 to 4 is a classic and it is so fun watching you discover and enjoy it. I've watched this reaction many many times. My other fave is your discovery of Time and Comfortably Numb by Pink Floyd. Us old geezers have been enjoying this stuff for decades. You two are the best "Rection Team" out there. Thank you!

Terry Kath just flat-out slays it with that guitar solo.

Terry Kath, rest in peace, was an amazing and underrated guitarist, and the baritone vocalist on their early records. His solo on this song Live from Tanglewood, is mind blowing.

@scottchapin2323

3 жыл бұрын

ooh yes it is

@jrogersdal

3 жыл бұрын

Vocally, he stated he wanted to be the white Ray Charles.

Jimi Hendrix once said that Terry Kath was better than himself.

@shuddemell

2 жыл бұрын

Though I would say, they are both lighning in a bottle. Phenomenal.

@carybrauer9669

2 жыл бұрын

No offense. Jimi isn't near the best. Teri was amazing

@Kerwonderful

2 жыл бұрын

@@carybrauer9669 why would I take offense? That is exactly my point, Hendrix told a Chicago band member (Lee Loughnane I believe) on a flight that Terry Kath was much better than he was. I think you misunderstood the point I was making.

@carybrauer9669

2 жыл бұрын

Im thankful you're not offended. So many people today are offended over crazy things. Im going to see Billy Idol and Steve Stevens is with him. A very under rated guitarist. August 12th. Cant wait. Billy is 1 of my favorites. Queensryche is my all time favorite. Rock on brother, or Ryche on

@Kerwonderful

2 жыл бұрын

@@carybrauer9669 very cool. Enjoy the show!

These guys just blew us away when we first heard them. Simply incredible live.

Danny Seraphine - drums! One of the BEST groups of all time!

This is one of those infamous, "we need one last song to finish the album" gems! What's cool about these reaction videos is the absolute wonder, and amazement we had almost 50 years ago when we first heard this master piece. We get to see a whole new generation "discover" the same magic! PRICELESS! KEEP ON ROCKING!!!!

@FatSquatch75

3 жыл бұрын

Closest we get to hearing the songs for first time again

Man, that was me in 1970. I couldn’t wait to see your faces when the wa-wa on the guitar kicked in. Priceless.

It's a song about how hard it is to write a song. Brilliant. I loves me some early, jazzy, brassy Chicago, from '69 to about '75. They were such talented writers, arrangers, and musicians, and they had more than one person who could sing lead. Then Terry Kath died and they drifted away from the early jazzy roots, and I don't care so much for their music after the mid '70s. If you like jazzy Chicago, you should listen to an amazing Chicago tribute band from Russia and Ukraine called Leonid and Friends. Leonid, who is Russian, in his 20s was a huge fan of early Chicago. Later he became a successful musician and music producer in Moscow, which gave him access to recording studios and lots of musical talent. He decided to recruit musicians and singers to do a recreation project of early Chicago's studio sound, which they broke down note by note and not only recreated it, but in some cases with the benefit of modern recording equipment added richness and layers to it. The project turned out so well they kept adding to it, got "discovered" online, and became an Internet sensation. They were invited to tour the US and do concerts, which they did. They were promoted by one of the their biggest fans, original drummer for Chicago Danny Seraphine, who joined them on stage for a jam session during their first US tour. I highly recommend that anyone who's a fan of early, jazzy Chicago give them a listen. Keep in mind when you listen to them that most of them speak no English or only a few words of English but with a heavy accent. They had to learn the words to the songs phonetically, but they somehow manage to sing like natural American English speakers. For example, here's their version of 25 or 6 to 4, complete with the guitar solo. Prepare to be amazed - kzread.info/dash/bejne/a5Oo0dSIhK6bocY.html&ab_channel=Leonid%26Friends And Call on Me - kzread.info/dash/bejne/nmutycFpl7W7eqw.html&ab_channel=Leonid%26Friends

Saw them twice at the Kiel Auditorium in St. Louis, late 60s-early 70s. Incredible.

I never thought I would be moved by watching somebody hear Chicago and experience Terry Kath's guitar for the first time. That was great!

Chicago has over 20 albums to choose from. That would keep you busy for a while. LOL

@G-grandma_Army

3 жыл бұрын

Took way too long for them to be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame!

Grew up on this Band ! I first heard them in 1969. Still listening ! Ain't stopping !

25 or 6 to 4, one of the all time great songs from Chicago.🤘 Bot for me, that guitar solo is blazin' hot.

Chicago had it all! One of their best is Feeling Stronger Every Day.

He was sitting on the floor and having a hard time writing the song. He looked at the clock and it was around 25 or 26 minutes to 4am

@MrRjm145

3 жыл бұрын

Yep. Almost 3:30. But more poetic the way it is.

@unrulyjulie4382

3 жыл бұрын

@@MrRjm145 Actually it was 3:34 or 3:35. 😉

We played this song in band at the football games.. Loved it, can still play it in my sleep on a tuba.. lol..

Top-40 radio, 50 to 55 years ago: I recall there were three such stations in my area, the Twin Cities. As a 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th - grader, I could tune in and hear: Chicago (their latest monster hit), Bread, the Spinners, Joni Mitchell, Led Zeppelin, the Carpenters, Don McLean, George Harrison, Carole King, Earth-Wind-and-Fire, the Eagles, Elton John, Linda Ronstadt, the Rolling Stones, John Denver, Bob Dylan, the Jackson 5, Badfinger, the Fifth Dimension, some country act with a cross-over hit, ALL IN A ROW. It was the best musical education of popular music that you could ask for. At the time I did not even realize what a GIFT I was being given.

Terry Kath wailed on that guitar like it owed him money! Easily one of the best guitarists of all time. And the whole band was super talented. They did anything they wanted with their instruments, and it all sounded fantastic!

@skyqueen1148

Жыл бұрын

That is so funny. 'wailed on that guitar...

@dangar52

Жыл бұрын

Hard to find another band who played TOGETHER in such a wonderful way.

The story behind the song "25 or 6 to 4 is is that Chicago needed one more song to finish their second album. The various members of the group were all sitting around the studio, trying to come up with one more song, but they were all too tired to be very creative. They'd been working all day since early the previous morning, and now it was in the middle of the night. At which point Robert Lamm (the keyboardist) turned to James Pankow (one of the trombone players) and asked, "What time is it, anyway?" Pankow replied that it was "25, maybe 26 minutes to 4 o'clock" (in the morning). Lamm was thus inspired to write a song about being up until Oh-God-Thirty in the morning, trying to write one last song to fill an album. And one of Chicago's biggest hits was born. About Terry Kath, Chicago's lead guitarist, there's a legend. Supposedly, Jimi Hendrix was once asked "How does it feel being the best guitarist in the world?" According to the legend, Jimi responded, "I don't know. Ask Terry Kath." No one knows if its true or not, but its a great story.

@markinman8156

3 жыл бұрын

It is a great story, however there have been at least 4 other guitarists (possibly more) that the statement from Jimmy made this comment about. Tons of research, never has there been any print, audio, or video evidence...nor any reputable people who knew Jimmy support it.

@artsilva

3 жыл бұрын

That was the popular story I believed for a long time but after seeing actual interviews of Chicago band members years later this turns out to not be the case. Here's one version that keeps constantly being recounted; www.songfacts.com/facts/chicago/25-or-6-to-4 and it makes sense being that the band for a while was the house band at the Whiskey in Hollywood and where they rehearsed new material before recording at Columbia down the street.

@trybalone396

3 жыл бұрын

My Problem Child, a book about and from the scientist who discovered LSD, has 25.6to4 as the formula

@GrumpyOldGuyPlaysGames

3 жыл бұрын

@@artsilva Hence my labeling it "the story". Don't get your panties in a knot, dude.

@artsilva

3 жыл бұрын

@@GrumpyOldGuyPlaysGames sounds like you're the one with your panties all up in a bunch. Sorry for correcting your "story" which was long winded and definitive sounding. Just trying to clear up one of the many inaccuracies that the internet has floating around. If it offended you then quite honestly that sounds like a personal problem. It's better to be right before you write don't you think?!

I laughed so hard at Amber's "I have so much to say." at the end! Iknorite? Such a song.

25 or 6 to 4 means 25 or 26 minutes before 4:00 am. This was about a musician wanting to write a song, and he was up all night - now it was about 3:35 am or so.

Another great 70s band with a horn section is "Tower of Power". They backed up many bands then.

@CARNELIANTURQUOISE

2 жыл бұрын

Lee Thornburg plays horns for Joe Bonamassa's band