British guitarist analyses Chicago's Terry Kath live in 1970!
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- Опубліковано 28 вер 2024
- Tonight I'm taking a look at Terry Kath live at the front of the stage with Chicago in 1970!
Original video - • Chicago "Make Me Smile...
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Terry Kath was way ahead of his time. Jimi Hendrix said Terry was the best guitarist of the time. We lost Terry way too soon. There is no telling what masterpieces were left in him if he had lived longer than he did. Rest in Peace Terry.
His last recording was Uptown with no horns and was a sample of his new band. He was to start recording the day he died.
Bless you. He truly was a gift cut short...
@Shock, it is a matter of opinion. Everyone has one. As a guitarist myself, there is always something unique about every guitarist and to say one is better than another is just not important to anyone who knows anything about music and playing the guitar. Jimi was so amazed by Terry's skills that he said that Terry was better than himself at guitar. These were his own words. What makes one guitarist better than another is purely subjective. Some people are impressed by speed while another is impressed with soulful melodic playing. I will always remember a quote I heard a long time ago that went something like this: "It's not how many notes you can play fast that counts, but it is how many different ways can you play one note"? Any experienced guitar will understand the meaning of this quote.
@Shock Shock, you strike me as an instigator from your comments wanting to start an argument. I used Jimi's quote in the context that he had an opinion about Terry Kath's guitar abilities. I stand by my comment that it is not important who is better because everyone has their own subjective opinion. It really doesn't matter who you think is best or greatest. Just be satisfied with your own opinion. Do us all a favor and be more selective in where, what, and how you reply to posts. Instead of instigating, add relevant information to make the conversation more interesting and cordial. Good luck.
Jimi was good but Terry was underrated by far. Check out anything from Chicago between 68 and 74. You'll understand Terry and his guitar
Hello Fil here! Terry Kath had many special qualities as guitar player too bad he needlessly left us at such a young age. I know and appreciated Terry's guitar playing as I played in a Chicago cover band
Terry was a bad man man.What a musician.Had mad soul.Sad ending to such a gifted young cat.His music lives on though.Peace/Respect
Most geniuses are completely mad.
@@bigdogpete43 EXAMPLE...BRIAN WILSON
Ian Anderson
" Jethro Tull " GOT to be some goood drugs.✌️
dexxhunt do you mean bad, as in Hitler bad or bad to the bone bad ??? I have never read or heard of anything horrible about this man.
Don't play with guns while drinking .. He wasn't the first or last
THANK YOU for giving some love to Terry Kath! This cat was so incredibly talented that all superlatives fall short.
The rendition of '25 or 6 to 4' from this performance (Tanglewood 1970) features a guitar solo that has to be seen to be believed.
And that voice, so soulful!
Terry Kath an amazing guitarist with a wonderful voice and Chicago an amazing band 💜
I used to live with Terry and his wife in Los Angels. He was an incredible player. I used to think he was in the wrong band as he was so often overlooked for his guitar and vocals because Chicago was known for the horns. He had a small studio in the house and was constantly writing. I'm glad he's finally getting the credit he deserved. He was also given the flip side of any singles. He was loved by all the rest of the guys. If you haven't seen it yet his daughter made a film about her Father called Looking For Terry. Sadly she didn't know him. P.S. He loved Joni Mitchell as well.
Would have given my left arm to have the hair that Terry had.
It's titled, "Chicago: The Terry Kath Experience"
The power in the man's voice...I've never heard a voice like that. He's was a lead - everything musician, and his shredding...unreal. I was depressed for months after what happened in 78.. what a total original...gone way too soon. I can't imagine a solo album..it would have been monumental
25 or 6 to 4
What an honor to have known him. Best guitarist and such an amazing voice. Gone way too soon.💔♥️
Terry is the greatest plus an amazing soulful vocalist!
The horns were always so incredible to listen to. I couldn't believe it when I found out that there were only 3 guys. Everything changed with the band after Terry died and I think that Chicago was never as good after that.
They doubled the horns in the studio for a richer effect. That was one of Guercio's tricks.
They doubled the horns in the studio for a richer effect. That was one of Guercio's tricks.
Watch his daughter Michelle Kath Sinclair's documentary The Terry Kath Experience. Amazing tribute to her father who left her tragically at the age of 2
I own the flick, it is good. Terry was a great guitar player.
@@JohnnyMacalvee-cf7et he sure was!
I'm here because of that flick
I went to the premier in Toronto, in 2016, and own the film. A must-see for any music lover.
It is very good.
Much like 911 most of us will always remember where we were on the exact moment of the "Tragic" news. I was on my way to school. I was a senior. I graduated in 78. I was listening to WMMS home of the buzzard. It was Cleveland Ohio's go to Rock station then. I moved back to Michigan afterwards. But I was halfway to school when it came across the radio. My jaw hit the floor !
Shock turned into a feeling of total emptiness, and grief. I had to hurry up and get to school in order to talk to ANYONE, as a way to vent out my shock and saddness. I'm sure that everyone has a similar story of where they were, and what they were doing when the news broke our hearts ..
Do not stand at my grave and weep
I am not there
I do not sleep
I am a thousand winds that blow
I am the diamond glints on snow
I am the sun on ripened grain
I am the gentle autumn rain
When you awaken in the mornings hush
I am the swift uplifting rush
Of quiet birds in circled flight
I am the soft stars that shine at night
Do not stand at my grave and weep
I am not there
I do not sleep ...
I became a Chicago fan in January 1998, and Terry Kath was at the core of why I dove for their music. It was his guitar playing that did it for me, but his singing was only slightly less important for me.
Other commenters have got it right. The whole concert kicks ass!
I'm a Chicago 🎶🎸🎷🎤🎹🎺fan ! , born and raised here. I'm a friend of " Kenny Cetera " I'm Blessed. " Rest in Paradise Terry " ☝🙏🎤🎸💜💘
The horn work made Chicago unique And distinctive , he is a superb guitarist
This was a fabulous time in Rock and Roll as the music became more complex and interesting absorbing elements of jazz and classical , great stuff!
You amaze me ! Just sharing with my 25 year old son that Chicago was such an amazing band ...growing up with them in the 70’s radio hit after hit on the Jersey Shore and always loving there sound and there USA top 40 hit ranking back in the day. I think now (growing up in NJ on the Beach and now living in Chicago for the last 9 years being exposed to the blues and Detroit and the midwest music scene) I appreciate The band Chicago on so many more levels. Terry Cath’s voice for example competing or moving with the strong music and brass
had to be so strong, and it delivered. The mixing of music and vocals -and - melody reminds me of Led Zeppelin’ s Take Me Home at the end when Roberts Plants Voice competes with the instruments . For those of you who have not yet visited the Rock n roll hall of fame I encourage you to do so. The the Chicago, and the George Clinton Of Parliament displays we’re so amazing ....and there is a common blues/ jazz / midwestern thread. The funny thing was I went in 2010 to see the Traveling Doors expo that brought me in. On a layover in Cleveland, as a flight attendant a friend and I went and it was the Chicago and Funkadelic Part I loved the most. And when 3 dog-night get inducted I will visit for sure .... Thank you Wings Of Pegasus as always Love your selections to review! The fact that you selected Roy Clark wow !!!! He was so fab. Happy weekend all from the Windy Citi of Chicago!m
So glad you included this fantastic concert. I had a special invitation and didn't go. Regretfully missed a once in a lifetime experience. Thanks again for sharing!
Terry Kath was such a great guitarist with such unique vocals! The man had soul..felt the music. Loved the Chicago harmonies. Such a tight band! Sad sad loss the day he tragically died. Thanks once again Fil! U rock!😎🎼🎶🇨🇦
He's like JImi Hendrix on steroids. One of the best bands of the 70's.
That was great. Very generous. I don't get
Gun fascination, myself.
Chicago, IL in 1930 and
40 years on were musically
amazing.
Gary Powell Hell, even Jimi himself thought that Terry was better than him! But, in my opinion, they both are in the same league.
I really liked Chicago until about 1972 but then lost interest as they went in a different direction. The energy in Terry Kath's playing and singing is really incredible.
@@billfurman1494 The chances he shot himself are very slim.
@Bob733333
There are instances of
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music biz!
Loved Chicago --Terry Kath. Growing up in the 70s. ty so much.
Ty Til your such a young cutie.
Thank you, dear heart! He was awesome, wasn't he? 😉
The edit in the guitar solo in this video was done to mimic the single version of Make Me Smile. The album version on their self-titled second album continues into a suite of songs right at the edit point (the suite is called Ballet for a Girl in Buchannon). The suite lasts about 15 minutes and another one of their hit singles (Color My World) is part of the suite. The suite ends with a reprise of Make Me Smile. The beginning and reprise were edited together to make the single. I saw their concert in October 2021, and they still play the entire suite in concert.
Terry was a monstrous player.So overlooked in the grand scheme of music!
Well done on detailing how awesome Terry's voice was, then we go into his incredible guitar work.
Watching this old footage makes me both happy and sad at the same time.
RIP, Terry.
There will never be another like him.
One reason I love this channel is that Fil gets me to REVISIT this music which I grew up with. I was pretty young when some of these artists were hitting in the US. I was for example 10 or 11 years old when I first heard Chicago in 1969 and too young to really appreciate it, admittedly. Also, I had a tendency to take this music for granted cause we had an “embarrassment of riches” in music of that period. This series of videos here with Fil allows me to reach back and hear these very familiar performances with a new appreciation for the talents/workmanship of artists of that period. It is especially gratifying to re-appreciate it because we are lacking with today’s artists, in my opinion, such high quality performances. Thank you Fil, you are doing a great service here.
RIP Terry! My best friend is now playing with Chicago. Terry will always be missed!
Terry Kath is one of my favorite gutiarist. I cried all night when he died. I couldn't believe it when I saw it on the news.
i will keep this brief -- thank you for being here in this universe. you seem like an awesome person and i love your site!
Ahh you mentioned Q67 & 68 in this Make me Smile review. Not much footage maybe one from Paris performance, but the audio alone is a marvel. Keep up the great work!
Terry Kath was great as a guitarist. His vocals outstanding. I really have missed his ability's. And creativities. RIP DEAR FRIEND.
Fil, great job in studying Terry’s awesome work in Chicago. He’s now being recognized as one of the greatest musicians.
This song is a suite called " Ballet for a Girl in Buchannon " It resulted in 2 singles, Make me Smile and Colour my World.
Terry was clearly the band leader during this time. He counts in and pretty well sets the tempo. They are all watching him. Yes, to BOTH rhythm and lead - amazing. The tempo does pick up during the song especially when Terry is soloing - and Danny begins to speed things up. Amazing band. I just saw them two weeks ago - first time since 1975 Beachago with Beach Boys.
Kath was a monster! I was soooo sad when he died. It was my senior year in HS. I used to ride around town listening to Chicago all the time. Hendrix toured with Chicago once, so he knew Kath very well and knew his playing. Such a soulful voice and one of the incredible guitarists of his era.
Powerful, fantastic, so glad you are covering this band Fil. They are so uplifting. I love his voice and I LOVE those horns. Thanks again! Chicago rules.
That was excellent Fil . I had read the name Terry Kath in a Hendrix biography years ago and I'm sure someone gave me a Chicago LP when I was a kid but this is the first time the dots have connected for me doh! Superb guitar & voice , absolutely !
Great analysis... their playing is so precise yet sounds so fresh every time. I saw them many times in person and was blessed to see Terry play a few times. I recently saw a UA-cam clip of Lee Loughnane of Chicago interviewed and he talked about how Terry would call out transitions like a football player calls out plays on the field.
Thank goodness they recorded these fantastic Tanglewood shows, the whole Chicago show plus Santana and Jethro Tull are keepers.
Also, check out the moving Terry Kath film his daughter created.
This should be your theme song Love To See You Smile Fil .
Wow! Just wow! Thank you for introducing ( to me) such amazing artists!
Another great job Fil. Very economical with the commentary, much appreciated. Terry’s daughter made a fantastic documentary that’s a must-see for any fan of the uber talented Mr Kath.
No accident with his death. No one commits suicide like that. It's just alcohol and guns don't mix. People say Terry is underrated, but it's more like he's not rated at all
Critics forget about him. I'd say he's in the top ten of rock guitarists.
Toxicology showed no alcohol and a negligible amount of cocaine in his system. He made a fatal mistake.
Fantastic guitar player was Terry, so much so that Hendrix admired and respected him immensely.
There was a bullet in the barrel. The Mag. was empty. His daughters Documentary "The Terry Kath Experience" is very good.
That gun probably had a magazine disconnect, which deactivates the trigger until the mag is inserted.
@@designstudio8013 I don't know the model he used. In his case it was his fault. He pulled the trigger.
The Bersa Thunder in. 380 has that same feature, for safety.
Design Studio It’s marketed as a safety feature but IMO it’s more unsafe. It causes you to load a mag that may have ammo. And though it would totally be YOUR fault, it’s simple to be able to take the mag out, check and verify a clear firearm and pull the trigger. That way a magazine that may or may not have ammo isn’t introduced into the situation. Most gun makers know it’s stupid and won’t use them.
@@TylerLL2112 I agree; that "safety" feature is something I don't like.
As for clearing that gun, pull the slide back to eject any unfired bullets.
Great analysis! Thanks. So true, his rhythm guitar playing was masterful that gets overshadowed by his amazing solos. I've never heard any rock guitarist use the wah wah pedal. listen to Just You and Me- they way he weaves in that great wah wah sound that creates such a nice blending with the rest of the band.
Great post! You are the gift that keeps on giving.
As a long time Terry Kath fan, thank you for giving this a listen.
always a fan. When Terry died, so did the band as we knew it. What a powerhouse. Cried when I heard he died. rip.
You have great insight for being so young. Many early rockers did not give this band the credit due them. They are all fantastic musicians and the vocals are so reconcilable when you hear them. A total distinct sound of their own. Being an older guitar player I never knew how good this guy was until I listened carefully. You have to admit, when there are horns in a rock band, many people won't listen, too bad for them. Keep up the good work.
My favorite CTA is Poem 58,Terry Kath and Chicago Transit Authority Blues Horns...
The timing is so unique and beautiful, it's definitely Chicago style Blues...
Thanks Fil.... love Terry!!! Chicago Vll was my very first album that I bought. He had a Ray Charles kinda quality to his voice... that I always loved. A great guitarist as well!!!
Terry Kath had a unique guitar sound and great backing vocals to compliment Peter Cetera’s totally distinctive vocals. His lead vocals were unworldly. A great loss way to early.
Fantastic analysis!! Terry was a unique talent, and this band was immensely talented, I believe all the others were classically trained out of DePaul university..
Once they lost Terry they moved up the FMdial from 95.5 to 102.1 KOST ( most often heard in Dentists offices )
Dangerous to listen to on long road trips ....
My favorite band from this era..nothing like their first album..
Never realized he sang vocals too, what an amazing guitarist
I discovered this band in the early nineties when I had a paper route. Now im in my early 40s and Im still finding new things. I recently discovered Chicago 7 and dont understand how it elluded me for so long being a huge fan and at one time collecting the vinyls. If you haven't heard this album, you must, it is a masterpiece of nuance and a return to the earlier stuff but also a kind of showcase of their awesome talent. It also has some hits on it too. Terry uses almost every style of guitar on this album including Spanish styles. Danny is doing things that just drop even a seasoned drummers jaw. I dont think a better band was ever assembled. My opinion of course. You made my weekend........thanks!
Early Chicago was great. Saw them in 71 & again in 73. Haven't seen them sense as I wish to remember them like this.
Phenomenal band! I've seen them many times. Terry was genius! We miss you Terry🎸🙏💗
You did it again,perfect analysis,he was like you said, a "real monster",unique.Thanks!!! you are saving the rockworld!!! Somebody have to do it.Congratulation!!!
I Love your program 😁👍👍 👍 Love these band's and learning about them😍🤩and you have the perfect personality for this!! Happy n up beat n that makes me happier 😂😁 have a great day 😉
Thanks!
I saw Chicago in Albany, NY in 1970. Great concert. Love Terry.
When you talk about one of my favorite bands, Chicago, and mention in passing another one of my favorites, the Ventures, I know this is a great video. No one talks about the Ventures.
Terry was the man!! Would have liked to of had a beer with him.... Introduction and Colour my World were my favorites. Even Jimi Hendrix was amazed at his talent.
Greatest right hand picking of his generation. Flawless. The live 25 or 6 to 4 from the same show, makes the case.
Terry Kath Chicago. Wonderful music great musicians
Again you have hit on something special . Chicago. Wow. I mean , everyone totally fell in love with , and in love to ...If you leave me now . Don't even know if that was the title . But the power of that song . The resonance . The way even the thought of it takes you back to some disco dance floor . I can smell the Smitty, and the Charlie . Perfumes !!!! The ...Just Musk . Everyone shuffling around in couples, to one of thee most beautiful songs ...sounds , ever recorded . Then there was Wishing you were here . And others . I don't really know what to say . There is something about some of those bands from the 70s . Class . Just ..I don't know . Quality. Rich . Inspired. Beautiful in conception and execution. Amazing . Pure gold . I remember the gun thing . Russian roulette gone wrong . Too bad . So sad . Same old story ain't it ? Just a different twist . 😔
IMO Chicago was the first true Progressive Rock band. NOBODY was doing what they were doing when they came out. The elements of Rock, Blues, Soul, Funk and Jazz shine through on every record. Terry's playing was head and shoulders above others that were on the scene at the time. Combine that with a voice that poured so much emotion and you've got the entire package right there. They toured with Hendrix and he and Jimi spent a lot of time together talking music and floating the idea of doing a record together. Jimi said Terry was a waaaaay better player than he was. He was truly in awe of him as a musician. And thats high praise from a guy that everybody was trying to imitate at the time. Terry talked about leaving Chicago and putting a straight ahead rock band together, just guitars bass and drums. It would've been great to see that come to life because there's no doubt it would've been amazing.
Fil... I love listening to you break down these tunes, you lend some valuable information and insight to a lot of young musicians no matter whether they're beginners or advanced players.
Keep it up brother, all the best. CHEERS.
Thank you for analyzing Terry's playing and singing. Such an underrated musician. Love Chicago since I was 13...in 1970! Again, thanks for this video, very accurate analysis. I fell in love with Chicago while listening to 25 or 6 to 4 on the radio....I was shocked mainly by his solo on that song and, of course by the horns and by all the other exceptional instruments and vocals!
Jimmy and Danny, in separate interviews, have spoken about how Jimmy watched Chicago live and then came backstage as soon as Chicago finished their set. He was very animated and made the comment about Terry, "This cat plays better than I ever will."
He asked Chicago to go on tour as his opening act for his next tour. A few weeks before the tour started, Jimmy passed away.
I frequently wonder how different Chicago's history would have been if Jimmy had lived and they toured with him. A duet between Jimmy and Terry was something I had always hoped for.
It bothers me that people do not acknowledge what a phenomenal bass player Peter was! He actually turned 80 this last Friday.
I would have loved to see Terry, Peter, and Danny play together. Especially the Carnage Hall concerts (I have the first edition recording on vinyl... my most prized possession!) and the 1973 tour. However, I was not born until 1977.
I did get to see Danny play twice in the 1990s before Chicago kicked him out of the band and Peter on his solo tour with a full orchestra in 2006. Neither disappointed.
But, to see and hear Danny, Terry, and Peter together would have been an incredible moment in my life! The best rhythm section to exist, in my opinion!
He's like the guys voice from the group ides of march the song vehicle he has a voice like his but more gruff in Terry's voice than him and the guy from ides of march has a singing style of the lead singer of blood sweat and tears with a twist of Terry's voice kinda cool how they intertwine
You are music’s answer to the Food Network’s Alton Brown. An encyclopedic source of music knowledge. Well played, sir. Very well played, indeed.
TIGHT!
BUT DOES ANYONE REALLY KNOW WHAT TIME IT IS???
Smokin Dauberdoo420 ...does anyone really care...?
Flyover Pilgrim And so I can’t imagine why.
@@rosehavenfarm2969 I just spilled my dinner ;-')
Loved your analysis of Terry Kath. He was fantastic!
A semi-automatic handgun with a 10 round magazine will also hold 1 round in the chamber, thus referred to as 10+1. He probably forgot, or did not realize that there was a round in the chamber. Playing that game is not accepted in the gun community, and may be explained by his substance abuse history. Also on the name change, the actual Chicago Transit Authority sued them over the use of the name, and they first changed it to CTA before changing it again to Chicago.
just to say for the 9th time... what I like about your videos is that you respect the spirit of these times (aka "zeitgeist").. can you imagine hearing "Make Me Smile" live on the radio .... when you are in 5th grade... #thepowerofmusic :)
R.I.P terry. Would've absolutely loved to have seen you, and your band mates, back in the day.
I always liked his voice. Once again, great video, I really enjoyed it. Have a great day.
Tanglewood was the best concert ever! Doesn’t get better than Terry ‘s guitar solo 25 or 6 to 4 !!!!❤️
Sadly there is and are conspiracy theories about it and I have also heard it being something other than suicide . but we were not there and no one knows there were only two people there at that house.. But it was a pure tragedy that's for sure.. Hendrix loved Kath he was his hero.. What a great review Fil.... for those as I have said before who never saw Terry Kath perform, you really do a great job of telling all about him and his super talent... Just wonderful Terry Kath would have loved your review of him... Bravo for another informative, classy review
Yeah, hard to believe that police didn't even entertain that Terry did not commit suicide and do due diligence. Not as egregious as Kurt Cobain and Sleeping in Seattle with the Police Department not doing bare bones examination. I am not crazy into conspiracy theory. But, Don Johnson has NEVER said squat about the death of Kath.
the thing is, that the person who was with TK was someone who used to work with Eric Clapton.. and the conspricy was the same one that surrounded Clapton and jimi Hendrix as well ... most people wondered how anyone knowing how lit up tk was, was able to put a gun to his head only the two of them there but its just a conpiricy (my spelling sorry) theory that has been thrown about for years ... anyway huge loss to the music world
I remember something about this . But I was a teenager. I recall a story about a game of Russian roulette that went fatally wrong ?? I was thrown and sad about it because here in Britain ..If you leave me now ' was thee uber romantic song of the time . Of the night !! Couples got together on the dance floor to this beautiful song . Fil is explaining it now . .
when I was 21, my dad had them play "Color my World' as we danced for my 21st birthday.. better sweet memories ..I have heard a very sinister story about his death from some of my old rocker friends, but I wont be publishing it here at least but after hearing about it, it almost made sense that said, they were one of the most awesome bands ever
THANK GOD you've done a Kath video!! To me Terry's performances in this era of Chicago was "hanging ten" on the board propelling the energy of their songs.
You are terrific.Smart and know your stuff.As a fan since 1972,a few comments:This clip is from their performance at Tanglewood. Make me Smile is one part of the Ballet in Buchanan suite written by Jimmy Pankow. You say Terry was a big contributor as a writer.In fact,Robert Lamm wrote the majority of songs for their first 6 or 7 albums. Finally,Kath died because while the gun was empty there was one bullet in the chamber. Just a few fun facts.Love your clips.
I didn't become a Chicago fan of the definitive type until a couple of days before my eighteenth birthday in January 1998. By that time, I had heard some of their power ballad hits and learned of the legend of Hendrix telling Chicago's saxophone player that "your guitar player's better than me". When I decided to finally hunker down and listen to *Chicago IX,* I suspected that I was in for a treat. By the time I had heard all 11 singles from that compilation once through, I knew that the album had delivered and that I wanted more. Despite the fact that Terry was more of a piece of a larger puzzle in the context of the hits, he definitely still had a presence that was inescapable and vital. The following April, I heard the first two original Chicago albums, one after the other. It was definitely a mine job on me, a guy who was frightened of progressive rock back in those days, and Terry was definitely an Irreplaceable part of that experience. I really wish I could have been born in earlier time so I could have heard Terry perform live.
I am pretty certain that the full-length Tanglewood performance Chicago did in 1970 includes the full seven-part James Pankow composition, "Ballot for a Girl in Bachannan", that "Make Me Smile" was extracted from in unedited form. You can tell after Terry's solo that it cut straight ahead to the conclusion.
Terry Kath left us way too soon. RIP Mr Kath and thank you Phil.
I love this analysis Fil! Terry Kath was a great one! I'm a fan of Chicago, especially their early songs. He did leave us way too early. His death does teach us a lesson. Always treat a gun as if it's loaded, even if you know it isn't. Thank you so much for this analysis. Rock on Fil!!!
Wow, Terry Kath leaves it ALL on that stage -- beautiful! Thanks Fil -- truly this is a progressive piece of music & performance! I've seen Chicago live w/Earth Wind & Fire and it was magic, absolute voodoo magic!... You can hear that Black influence in Terry's performance here and in all of Chicago's recordings, on many levels...
The loss of Terry's life, so senselessly, is a tragedy on so many levels, especially considering the struggles with which we still grapple in this country, around gun violence...So sad, really but, Terry gave so much of his gifts to the world -- he left his unique mark on music, for sure -- such a soulful dude...
From Harlem, New York -- rock!✌🏼💖🎶🎵
Thank you Fil. 😊❤
My introduction to rock and roll was both Chicago and Blood, Sweat and Tears. Compared to them, the Beatles (who I was just starting to hear), were bubble gum pop. I had already heard blazing guitar solos, incredible vocals with harmonies, blistering drum solos and phenomenal song writing that had elements of the big band era that had proceeded it. They deserve tremendous accolades for their contributions.
Terry is #3 in my top 10 guitar players of all time with John Maglaughlin #1 & Phil Keaggy #2! Such a marvelous & underrated musician filled with creativity & amazing technical ability! According to Seraphine's book, "Street Player," the clip in the gun was empty, but there was a bullet already in the chamber. Chicago is my favorite band, second only to the Beatles. Thanks for posting! BTW, have you heard of Leonid And Friends, an amazing Chicago cover band that Seraphine got to sit in with on their U.S. tour? He was estatic!
TK is a master player, no doubt. One of his great strengths, in my opinion, is his willingness to be a single player in a band and to play just what is needed when it is needed. Props to you for noting this in your comments.
* Hello , Fil :) Terry Kath From ' Chicago ' Was Really Great At Guitar And Had A Cool Voice !!!
° Thanks & Rock !!! X3
I have CTA on vinyl. Love this group.
I find your analyses fascinating......I don't know anything about music but I have always had a good ear for great guitar work: Hendrix and Page (who I first heard on Radio Caroline), Terry Kath, Alvin Lee, Randy Rhoads. It is interesting hearing your opinions. Love your videos.
My mother used to blast these records when I was a wee Lad, I am so grateful she did.
Thanks Fil for another great critique on a great musician!
It Better End Soon, TANGLEWOOD Concert is truly brilliant-all members, but Terry is stunning
Truth....absolute Truth...
What a beast on the guitar he was! 🔥
50 years later and Terry still makes the hair stand up on the arms and neck....its visceral, his voice and hammering aggressive guitar style. He could do it all, and he did it all better than anyone, in my book!
Actually Phil, the solo wasn’t cut off. They just edited out the rest of the Ballet like on the top 40 version. Tanglewood is a great performance
A bit more history, if you don't mind. They were THE BIG THING, before CHICAGO and before CTA. They played the Stardust Lounge where I lived, Rockford, IL., in '67. Been listening to them a long time.
Fil, please check out Chicago's 25 or 6 to 4 live @ Tanglewood. Terry Kaths performance was just out of the world there.
Have done! ☺
Tanglewood 25 or 6 to 4, Kath goes wild. Good to see you honoring this great in this video. Kath was great and it was a great tragedy how he left us. Thanks for the history of Chicago hits that charted after this hit. Good analysis of Terry Kath.