CHICAGO /Terry Kath- Little One LIVE (1977)
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- Опубліковано 22 сер 2024
- CHICAGO performs "Little One" at the Los Angeles Forum on November 22, 1977. The original CHICAGO would only perform together 4 more shows. The last being 9 days later in Oakland. I think this song pretty much speaks for itself. Danny and Hawk wrote a beautiful melody and lyric. Danny has stated that he could only hear Terry sing this and he sang it like it was his own. This video is dedicated to Terry's lovely and talented daughter, Michelle.
Audio is courtesy of Terry Kath (it's true). He did pass, in this life, 2 months later. Thankfully, he shared this recording with a dear friend of mine a few weeks earlier.
Photos were also taken on this night by my friend, Gary Colón.
Thanks to Terry and Gary, I was able to marry the two into this special video. Many thanks.
It's great hearing a live version of "Little One" from Chicago 11, with its jazz influenced R&B sound. I love Lee's trumpet solo over Laudir's percussive streak, but the real star on this is Terry, no doubt about it. We all know what an absolute monster on guitar he really was, but the man could sing! He had a great blue eyed soul voice, and it's not difficult to understand why he was called "the white Ray Charles". I loved the way he sang, and that's one of the things I miss about the original band. Rest in power Terry, you are missed...
I just watched the Terry Kath Experience documentary for the first time a couple of nights ago.
A.) I have always thought that (with the Inner Struggles of Man/Prelude) that this was a very well crafted, highly underrated masterpiece. I know Danny Seraphine wrote it but it feels like Terry could have written it. Hearing it at the end of that documentary just makes the whole situation so much more poignant. I hope this is something that Michelle has passed on to her children.
B.) I had always heard the stories about Terry wanting to go solo, and after If You Leave Me Now and Baby What A Big Surprise, I can't say I blame him.Because I am sure he must of been thinking( and Robert Lamm kind of alludes to it), "This is not what I signed up for". But when you go back and listen to pretty much anything on those first 3 albums, it seems that his playing with those horn players was a match made in heaven. And when you listen to this song his powerful vocal as it crescendos over that powerful music as the song finishes, it shows me that there was still some magic left in the tank.
Thanks Terry and Chicago for giving me music that has been a large part of the Soundtrack to my life.
R.I.P. Terry
If my son ever gets married I want this to be our mother/son dance.
I was at this concert. My first concert ever. Such a great memory. Terry Kath was sooo talented. Best ever in my opinion. Then I saw them the next year at the Greek with Donnie Dacus…..but Chicago was never the same without Terry. For me he was the heart and soul of the band.
This song is such an underrated gem.
This was actually written by Danny Seraphane (drummer) for his daughter but fits Terry so well.
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Danny wrote this with David "Hawk" Wolinski (they also wrote "Take Me Back To Chicago"). Danny wrote the lyrics for his own little girl, but Terry sang for his own little girl, Michelle.
Never heard this song before. Its like a new song by the late great terry cath. To my ears how refreshing. Its like a new genre opening up with him.
I met and briefly chatted with Danny Seraphine after the 2016 Toronto Film Festival premiere of the documentary about Terry Kath. We discussed this song. He said back when he showed the freshly written lyrics to Kath, Kath said, “Aww, you gotta let me sing this one.” And so it was. Kath’s first, and only, child was a baby at the time. No wonder he wanted to sing it and sang it so well. His heart was truly in it. That baby, Kath’s daughter, Michelle, produced the documentary. I’m one of the people who helped crowd fund it. Watch it here: ua-cam.com/video/f7egJTtz10E/v-deo.html
Really? Because in Michelle’s documentary, when she was searching for Terrys yellow guitar- Keifer Sutherland was married to her mother and he quoted this song as Terry writing this song for Michelle at Michelle’s wedding!
Soulful. Can't say anymore except that we miss Terry Kath's magic.
Who's the idiots who put thumbs down, 10, then only 375 , thumbs up ,how could people think that ,this is a truely wonderful amazing song I imagin its written for his daughter in which I'm sure she cherishs it forever rip terry kath
Anyone i find who hate this guy and Chicago are empty hollow soul polluted douchebags with zero credibility to judge real gifted talent art, real gifted talent creativity and real gifted talent composition to music.
Actually, Danny Seraphine wrote it for his daughter...Terry just sang it, as nobody could put that feeling and soul into it
I saw Terry sing this. The concert hall was pitch black out and this was played. It was so beautiful!
I still grieve the loss of Terry Kath as I loved this band so much. Saw them countless times live before he passed and I feel the band was never truly the same. He was such a big part of their sound. Bless you Terry, thank you for making our lives better.
I always said, Chicago died with TK, the departures of both PC and DS. I too saw them countless times prior to his passing..18, if I remember correctly. A handful of times since, and just not the same.
Your words are comforting and inspiring. Terry was the greatest.
Laura De Martino same here I can’t even watch Chicago videos without him! 😭 for me there’s NO CHICAGO without him! TerryKath Lives!!!!!
Laura De Martino I absolutely agree with you, Terry was the heart and soul of Chicago and I still mourn his passing too. I can't imagine what his band mates felt after that. He was ripped out of their lives instantly, after playing and being together for at least 10 years!! I am still truly amazed they chose to continue on. They were pretty brave to do so.
My son was born two weeks after we lost Terry. My friends back then dedicated Little One to us and our newborn. He's 41 now
I'm sitting here crying just knowing this was one of his last concerts! I didn't really understand how much I would miss his lovely heart and soul!
Pure soul from Kath !! Thanks for posting !!
This is my favorite song from Chicago and yes I'm old and have seen the band many times in early 70's
The heart & soul of Chicago. Approaching the 38th anniversary of his tragic death. My favorite band member of Chicago. RIP brother.
So sad... Beautiful song...often wonder...fell for the clowns...my niece and daughters mean so much to me...Rip Terry
definitely in my top 10 favorite bands. when Terry was alive they were in my top 3! Terry was my favorite. along with his guitar play I loved his soulful voice!
Thank you for the post, I was on tour when I first heard this song just shortly after his passing it still brings a 😢 tear to my eyes, just a beautiful 🎵 song!
Love Terry Kath...was lucky enough to see him in concert. Thanks! RIP Terry!
OMG I was at that concert. First and best concert I've ever been to. I miss Terry Kath along with the rest of the music world. In my book Chicago is second only to the Beatles. So many hits. So many years. Even the songs that weren't hits are great. Wish I could go back in time.
1970年初めてCHICAGOを聴きました。
それは日本語タイトル「長い夜」です。
それから、今、2022年の今までもずっとCHICAGOを聴いています。
この「リトル・ワン」なCHICAGOⅪに入っており、このアルバムの後、テリーが亡くなりました。
かなり、ショックでした。
CHICAGO、特にテリーのいた時が１番良かったです。
52年間聴き続けて、１番思い出のある曲です。
CHICAGOは永遠に
I love this song! Terry Kath really put his heart in this song! Great post Chicago Kid!!!!
Read my post above - a reply to Sean Aiello - to learn more about *why* Kath “really put his heart” into this song.
Beautiful Live version of Little One by Terry Kath, Chicagokid1969, its so good to see you start posting again, please keep doing it. You have the best Chicago stuff around, especially during the original member years. You Tube should leave all your postings up as we all know you do it for the love of this band, a true fan. Thanks dude!
This is a great song sung by Terry. A life ended way too soon. He would have been a great solo artist.
His daughter, Michele, who this was written for has said, had her dad lived, he would have left Chicago following the departures of PC and DS. And like Peter and Danny, would have found new roads as most likely, a blues soloist.
Danny Seraphine presumably wrote this song for one of his own children.
Happy 65th Birthday today, Terry! You're still the man!!
thank you so much!! It really helps the hurt of missing Terry and his music. He was so awesome writer, singer, guitarist.
Thanks for sharing this memory. The first time I heard Chicago I was lost forever. Terry sings that music is my life and I can just agree. Terry was not only great musician but a fantastic guitarist and solist too. It was a great loss for us all when he passed away. R.I P.
love this song from XI...thanks for posting this tribute to Terry and Danny...beautiful song!
What a beautiful song!!! I wish today,s music was like this,but unfortunately it,s not,
I miss Terry so much. This song has such a special place in my heart. Thank you for posting it.
Love hearing Terry sing this,beautifully done :)
Thank you for posting this video. I am one of Terry's biggest fans. I had the privilage to see Terry with Chicago at Soldier Field in Chicago during what was Terry's final tour with the band. I remember walking to the front of the stage to view Terry doing what he did best. This video brings back those memories so clearly. Little One is a special song............and Terry was indeed a special person. We will all miss him for ever.
Great song. Best that Seraphine ever wrote. And Kath? Well, Chicago carried on, even had success in the 80s, but they were never quite the same. I think loss of Kath also affected Lamm's songwriting. They were apparently great friends
A terrible cocaine addiction affected Lamm's song writing.
Robert G. I never knew that about Bobby. It could be because of Terry's death. I would imagine he became very depressed about Terry and coke would bring him up. It was all so sad on so many levels. Very, very tragic!!
I saw them live!!!! This was the opening song.
Interesting opener. One of my Top 5 Chicago songs
Beautiful timeless song and beautiful tribute to Terry and Michelle! Thank you for sharing. :)
So gifted a guitarist was Terry Kath, that Jimi Hendrix was a huge fan. With a baritone singing voice and style so bluesy and soulful, Terry was nicknamed "The White Ray Charles".
Terry never had vocal coaching ... eventually he did take lessons to learn jazz chords and structures, but throughout most of his career he composed and played solely by ear. Terry's music college-educated band mates were admittedly always in awe of his natural talent ... and there's no doubt as to why in the minds of anyone who has ever heard him.
January 23, 1978: Through an accidental self-inflicted fatal gunshot wound to the head, it all came to a screeching halt in a fraction of an instant for Terry Kath, 8 days before he was to turn 32 years young. According to official reports and eyewitness accounts:
Terry spent the afternoon at the Woodland Hills, CA home of band crew member Donny Johnson, visiting and drinking with friends. The party broke up and only Kath and Johnson remained. Terry took out two guns he was carrying. First he spun his .38 revolver on his finger like a western gunslinger. He brought the .38 to his temple, and pulled the trigger ... but the gun was not loaded.
Next, Terry picked up his 9mm semi-automatic pistol. Donny Johnson urged Terry to stop playing around and to put the guns away. Kath pulled the magazine out of the gun, placed the gun to his temple, declared the gun was not loaded and pulled the trigger. Due to a safety mechanism on this model, the 9mm did not fire; however, Terry re-inserted the clip, and upon doing so, the round in the chamber re-engaged.
Donny insisted that Terry stop fooling with the gun, to which Terry declared, "Don't worry. It's not loaded! See?" as he raised the pistol to his head. Terry pulled the trigger, and unlike the first time without the clip, the pistol did fire. The re-engaged round fatally wounded him; he died instantly.
Terry left behind a young wife Camellia and a 2 year old daughter Michelle.
I always think about my daughter when I hear this soulful classic
@mditka89 I couldn't agree with you more. We were very close. I miss him and am still in awe of his talent. Loved his song at the end of Electra Glide and Blue. My uncle (t-shirt,"lose lips sink ships") was in it, Lee, Peter and of course Terry. I grew up with the band in our home practicing and hanging out before they made it. I miss those days so.
Bring's a tear to my eyes.....thank you Jamie.
Love the ending! And P.C. plays his ass off on this one!
So far the only evidence of this tune being performed live was from the 1978 tour with Dacus. But now I hear a live version with TK and it's even better. When Kath was no longer with us, Chicago's sound changed considerably. It's hard to replace TK's soulful singing and warm guitar sound.
I was at the Richfield Coliseum concert on October 30, 1977 and I distinctly remember the song being performed, as it was my favorite one from the album Chicago XI that had been released just 6 weeks earlier.
And I love the part at the 5:21 mark when Terry sings, "If the world comes tumbling down, I'll be around. Daddy will pick you up, baby." Beautiful song for fathers and their children.
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Thank you for using the pics I took so many years ago! A photographer, I am NOT, but when I attended this show, I wanted to have a little "visual record" of the event. Thirty three years later, you have finally put them to good use!...I cried when Terry sang it that night, and watching this, and more importantly, HEARING it,...well,...I'm crying again...Thank you, Jamie...and thank you, Terry... --Gary
actormanic I cry for Terry a LOT! especially when he sings someday you’ll have your own little one! 😭It RIPS my heart out every time! (Oh well O wasn’t using it anyway!) Terry Kath Lives!!!!!!
I meant I wasn’t using it anyway...it’s hard to type through tears!
I’m still crying with this song. Thanks for make this video is like recorded in live .
I was very fortunate to see Terry perform with the band at the LA Forum before his tragic death. It happened to be my very first concert. Seen the band many times since. I have to say that I disagree with statements by original band members that the band will live on even if they one day need to be replaced. The band that once was is no longer; they should market themselves with Roman Numerals to mark each change the band has made re: new members
Wow this still brings tears to my eyes after 33 Years!
I havent know that he performed the song live, I only knew of the recording with donny Dacus from 78. Terry Kath my Lifetime hero, one of the greatest musicans in Rock music! No one could sing and play like him and ever will do. I had the great privillege to see him 1977 in Frankfurt/germany and will never forget this!
RIP "you where the man"
Love this Song ...for me one of the best from Chicago
I just want to thank you for the time and heart that you put into this awesome tribute to Terry and Chicago..I know Terry is smiling down on this one...love love the early Chicago memories..I had never heard this before...I love it when that happens..Lots of Stars for this one****************
Beautiful and Soulful. it makes me cry because I love my girl. Thanks
I have see Terry and Chicago in Germany in Ludwigshafen by their furst tour in Germany ..with Peter Cetera ...always never forget this Concert !!
Im from Milwaukee, but unfortunately I was too young to have seen them in concert! But 2 of my cousins were in a band with a horn section- so at a young age I was introduced to Chicago and Blood Sweat And Tears! GREAT MUSIC!!
This is always been one of those overlooked Chicago songs. It's always been especially poignant because of Terry singing it. To me, passion passion he always he had in his voice. Thanks Jamie for finding this one and putting it up for everyone to enjoy!
What a nice tribute - thank you for sharing this with the world. I was in high school and Chicago was my favorite band when Terry Kath died. I saw them in Buffalo just a few weeks before this recording was made.
This was always a special song for me. More so since I became a parent. Thanks for this special perspective, and the gentle reminder.
Thanx..it's so nice to Terry in his own element......
This version sounds excellent! Thank you for posting this. I "discovered" Chicago just before their XI album and never got to see Terry play. This performance is outstanding!
Miss ya Terry what a encouraging song for mother and father to apply to there children's live the group Chicago has encouraged me my whole life in good and bad times!
Jamie! This is a great addition to the collection! I cant begin to explain the emotions this music emotes. I visited Terry's grave a few years ago. It was a very moving experience to a guitar player like me> He was THE HERO to me! Thank you for your efforts to keep the music of Terry and Chicago alive! Long Live ChicagoKid!
ChicagoKid,
I do believe this gem could be the most precious Chicago collectible of all. Thanks so much for unearthing a recording I never knew existed. Why the band never released this track in honor of Terry is beyond me.
The clarity of this recording is remarkable in its own right. It sounds as though Peter is plucking those bass strings in my living room, and man, is he playing his tail off or what?! Ditto for Danny and Terry, as always. What a rhythm section they were.
love this song, thanks for posting
i have said this countless times, but if terry Kath was still alive today, Chicago wouldn't have to do as many soft ballads when peter Cetera took over
Great work on this video! It is always so cool to see and hear old school Chicago with Terry Kath. He is a legend.
Chicago Kid, THANKS!
They really were a great live band
I think Chicago are STILL a great band, of course, missing the thrill of 67-75. Listen to the latest album "Chicago XXXVI" and songs like "More will be revealed", "Free at last", "Something's coming, I know", "Watching all the colors" and "Naked in the garden of Allah". Too bad that Robert Lamm's "I confess" is missing.
Certainly they were while Peter Cetera was still a member, but not as much after he left in 1985.
what a voice ❤❤RIP ❤❤
Nice work Jamie......a nice gem for true TK fans......We thank you. Joe/NH
Thanks 4 sharing this gem!
little one me gusta mucho esa cancion chicago XI es una de las ultimas canciones
que canto terry kath cuando estaba vivo antes de su fallesimiento por siempre terry
kath..
слушаю этих ребят с семьдесят третьего года и немогу наслушаться
This was the last song on which Terry Kath would either play or sing.
Hey ChicagoKid-
Thanx a TON for this!
RIP TK...
Groucho "Prince of Byblos" Marx
Jamie, thanks for posting this, and thanks for the on-screen credit! :) What a special memory...
The song" Little One"is ironically the song Donny Dacus sang that actually landed him the spot as Terry Kaths' very first replacement.
Terry Alan Kath would accidentally, carelessly, and senselessly take his own life two months later. How sad that was. Chicago, which subsequently had another of run of success in the 1980s, was never the same and never as good,
Fantastic! I've been waiting 32 years to hear this! Thank you Chicago Kid! And most of all, God Bless you! I know Michelle is smiling so sweetly!
Aloha.....
The heart and soul of Chicago
Awesome, and always a favorite!
Love this so much! Brings back great memories...thanks for posting!
Priceless work , Kid , beautiful song and slide show , Many thanks to you , TK and Chicago !
Awesome! Jamie, can't stop telling you what a great job you always do for us, true, Chicago fans! The sound is fantastic!
I THINK CARINA2244 SUMED IT UP BEAUTIFULLY! TO ADD TO HER COMMENT I WOULD LIKE TO SAY I THINK THIS SONG TOUCHES EACH AND EVERYONE OF US IN OUR OWN SPECIAL WAY . IT ALWAYS BRINGS TEARS TO MY EYES, ITS A BEAUTIFUL SONG AND TERRY'S SOULFUL VOICE WHICH CAN NEVER BE REPLACED, HE WAS ONE OF A KIND. BLESS YOU CHICAGO KID AND YOUR AMAZING VIDEOS, THANKS SO MUCH, TAMMY MICHAEL ^j^
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Terry kath was as big a loss as any who they speak of how great they would've been ..he would sit atop the the the mountain with maybe one or two his equal..true unknown to most musical god!!!
Beautifully performed. Beautifully presented. Thanks so much!
Wow. Another moving tribute to TK and the Chicago band I miss so much. Thanks, CK!!
Terry Kath’s swan song.
Miss ya Terry!
Well ChicagoKid, what can I say? I have chills.... You have outdone even yourself here (and I thought that was darn near impossible)! I want to thank you so much for all of your wonderful posts, but really thank you for this gem. Terry... what a treasure, what an incredible loss! The picture of him and Michelle at 0:40 is just so beautiful; I never tire of seeing it. I hope in some small way this song comforts her. Keep up the great work, we're all counting on you!
I didn't know they ever did this one live. Danny and Hawk wrote some beautiful stuff for them. Very poignant.
The músic. Shit… so beautiful
Very nice. Thanks for posting.
Ahh kid...you just made me dig out 20 Chicago albums...looks like it's gonna be a Chicago day!!
magnifico! Terry Grande!!
CK Thank you so much, it is such a soulful performance of a beautiful. It shows how much you care and take time to put these things together... Chi and Chi fans can be happy that there is a CK for us!
Que linda canción!!!
Thanks for the post.
Terry’s voice!!!!!
He sang this for Michelle!
This is an AMAZING tune and video. I know that for me, when i listened to this back in the day I loved it, and now having a child it resonates soo true for me. To feel once again the love the love you bring in.
Is the sheet music for this tune available anywhere?? I've looked in all the CHicago books, and this is not in any of them. Any assistance with this would be great.
Thanks,
Rg
This to Tommy and mato forever Young my love brothers peace Freddy southside
WOW!!!!
probably. but not until you've exhausted your bottomless well of Chicago video/audio. You're a very special man to share this with all of us. LOL :D
Jamie, this is a spectacular recording. nice vid, too :) .... but I have never heard "Little One" in this version, and it is SO worth sitting still for 6:33. thanks for sending the link tonight! You know what I'm planning to do! JL
I've been a musician all my life. And shame to say didn't know much about Terry till bout 3 r 4 yrs ago. But I know it was born in him. The guitar ability is amazing. But his voice puts a lump in my throat every time. Rip, Terry . Some proletariat say I sound just like him. Check out my video (Terrykathsoundalike).