You should check out wabash cannonball performed live by Charlie Daniels, boxcar Willie, and the king of country music Roy Acuff. An all time live performance of any song. ua-cam.com/video/QIWI8qeEI8s/v-deo.html
I dunno if you knew this...but, it is an interesting nugget of trivia. " Jimi Hendrix was quoted as saying that he thought Terry Kath played guitar better than he did. It was later on reported that Jimi Hendrix also called Terry Kath the 'Best Guitarist in the Universe.' "
Jimi Hendrix himself , when called the greatest guitar player ever said" no , that would be Terry Kath of Chicago" Terry was so good he could have made Chicago all about him and dominated the band but chose to be one of the band instead and allowed himself to shine no brighter than the rest of the band..... If Jimi said Terry was the best , i gotta believe him
Despite the later tech advances including as effects pedals, modeling, and digital post production, Terry Kath has seldom been approached in guitar mastery. Whenever you are annoyed that a player is underrated by critics, remember to take solace that they are in the company to the late, great Terry Kath! 👍🏻
@@ChitwoodMitwood if you are saying that today’s music is better you obviously haven’t experienced a good live band that can perform exactly what they have put on record. Live is where a musician tangibly connects with its audience without the aid of fake things like auto-tune etc. Music today is just business driven formulaic rubbish
Skynyrd had three guitar players, Outlaws had three guitar players. Chicago had one guitar player. He went from screaming, heart pounding solos, to scratching rhythm effortlessly. Kath was a great musician. He had a soulful voice, and he was a good songwriter. It's one of music's greatest tragedies that he died so soon.
When Jimi Hendrix saw Chicago in concert he went backstage afterwards and said with their brass section, they were the best band he ever heard. Then Jimi looked at Terry Kath and said "Man, you play better than I do" What a compliment from the man often considered the greatest guitarist of ALL TIME !!!! And Terry Kath was an excellent singer, too.....Terry Kath - underrated as a vocalist; unsurpassed as a guitarist ....and listen to the GREATEST GUITAR RIFF of all time....Terry jams for 2 1/2 minutes......all said, if Jimi says Terry is the best, ain't no one can argue with that !!!! Jamal great t shirt, great sentiments and be even greater if people actually put it into practice.....thanks for you great vids bro....keep the Faith !
Terry god bless him! He was practically coming off the floor! Amazing! Chills! This song title is based on how long they would tell their wife's they would be before they were done practicing. Terry died young from accidentally shooting himself in the head.
The best part of that whole performance is towards the end of the solo when the entire horn section completely stops what they’re doing to stare at terry like wtf. You can tell that solo wasn’t rehearsed. To answer your question, that guitar solo is one of the top 5 ever performed live by anyone. He was straight up shredding before there was even a word for it.
That's also because he already knew and loved the studio version and he wouldn't cut the vibe from this awesome live version. It could be a good approach for Jamel to approach all his reactions this way : firstly the studio version to pause and comment, then a live version to go with the flow. Another song where he could do the same thing is Stevie Wonder's "Superstition" with the Sesama Street live version/
Before I say that anyone who doesn't recognize Terry as being on the same level as Jimi, EVH, SRV etc is wrong, can we all just say that Danny Seraphine was an insanely good drummer. I saw these guys 5 times in the span of 3 years in the early-mid 70s and they blew the roof off every time.
What Danny could do with what is essentially a "Starter Kit" compared to those who need a Gazillion drums & cymbals (Neil Peart, John Bonham) is UNBELIEVABLE! Another under appreciated drummer along with Danny is Michael Shrieve of Santana.
A lot of gems in this bunch, but I must agree that Terry & Danny are the diamonds. I can't believe how many years I heard this so before I actually realized exactly what they were contemplating doing some more of, even though I had been there myself many times in my own life, at 25or6to4am. Terry was these guys' leader, their MJ or Kobe. Jamel really would love some of Terry's early soulful performances when they were still Chicago Transit Authority. He wasn't only known for shedding on guitar solos, but was also referred to as "The White Ray Charles" for his soulful vocal performances.
It absolutely blows my mind that Rolling Stone left him off their list of top 100 guitarists of all time. It shows how far that publication had fallen. Mind boggling in its stupidity.
Terry Kath is an absolute beast on guitar. Truly one of the most amazing guitar solos EVER - this is top three of all time best in my opinion. Even Jimmi Hendrix was impressed so much he wanted to produce Kath's solo album.
You need to watch the documentary on Terry Kath called Chicago: The Terry Kath Experience that his daughter put together. Its really worth a watch and its free right now on the UA-cam movies. It will give move insight to the awesome guitar player that Jimi Hendrix loved and admired.
Excellent documentary...I heard the part to that highlighted that Jimmy Hendricks heard him play...and said he wast better than him..that was a great compliment, and when you see him play you understand. Play more of the songs with Kath
I have played guitar for over 20 years but these guitarist are insane. That solo was so long and note filled. He ran all over that guitar non stop. He was truly inside the zone. His heart and spirit were just wrapped into that guitar and he was projecting it out for us to feel what he was feeling. Its amazing.
I have over 5,000 Rock CDs and have been passionate about the genre for 40 years. This performance and guitar Solo is a top ten one for me. Terry Kath was criminally underrated as a musician. Rest in peace Terry.
Im a big rock fan and a pro drummer and when I saw Terry do this solo...I mean Ive seen really amazing solos but this one rivals ...no...It is the best solo Ive ever heard. And I seen Michael Shenker with UFO and eddie vn halen in 78 but still this one kills
Can you imagine just for one minute what it feels like to play an instrument like that? Any instrument? Just to lose yourself in expression and creativity like that must be the closest thing to complete euphoria. RIP Terry Kath.
I've only achieved that ability under the influence of LSD. One minute I'm playing a song, my mind goes down a rabbit hole and the music followed. Probably sounded like absolute shit but in my mind I had just outplayed the devil himself 😂
I’ve known this song my whole life but a few days ago I somehow stumbled upon this live version. It is stunning to me how good Terry Kath was! Yes it’s definitely in my top 5! lol
Jamel, what you have here, is Chicago at their best! I wasn’t at this concert, but I saw them about a year after, and they were mind blowing! The guitarist Terry Kath was great. Jimi Hendrix claimed that Kath was better than him! (Hendrix was never full of himself) So sad that Terry died so tragically, and needlessly. The band was never the same afterwards. This was a great solo by Terry. I’ve heard so many great solos over the years, and I don’t rank them. But this one is up there! RIP Terry.
I never, EVER get tired of watching and listening to Terry shred that Strat. It's like an otherworldly experience. What a goddamn fucking tragedy; still makes me mad and sad.
Jamel if possible, you should do a reaction to the whole Chicago @ Tanglewood concert as you had done for full album reactions. Just listening to the full concert is a true treat.
Terry Kath is one of the best ever, this whole concert at tanglewood available and my God is a tour de force. Terry's singing on Make Me Smile blows me away every single time. The whole band gets to shine on it as well, really amazing, my Dad introduced me to them young and I'm thankful everytime.
You’re gonna love this live version. Better than the studio imo. You get to see the incredible Terry Kath shred his guitar 🎸 He was famous for making his guitar have that waa waa sound. 😍🤘🏼
Love the way Terry moves forward when its his turn, and when he is done, backs up and gets in line with everyone else. A great bandmate. Watch the live performnace of "Im a Man" from same Tanglewood concert.
"Make Me Smile" from this same concert in Tanglewood is great, too. You get Kath's vocals, rhythm guitar playing, & another, albeit short, flaming solo.
That moment you start thinking that this is one of the best solo's ever....and then, that moment a little while later when you realize Terry Kath hadnt even gotten started yet, when you had that first moment....
This is one of the best live performances on YT, by the band that successfully, and at the time controversially, brought brass to rock. Terry Kath is one of the least known great guitarists to the public. Just think had he lived more than a little while after this performance.
Sometimes I think that the reason people like Terry Kath & Dickey Betts and Frank Zappa were overlooked is because there were so many great guitarists at the time. By the time the 80s rolled around, the labels weren't interested in innovation anymore, they just wanted competence. So anyone who stood out even a little, be it Eddie Van Halen or Slash or whoever, they seemed so much more sepcial.
@@diceportz7107 Ian Andersen said that he was a guitarist until he heard Eric Clapton and Jimi Hendrix play. Decided then had to find another instrument . I saw Tull 3 times in the early '70s and was glad he did!
@@charlesharris2749 Ian Andersen is not too shabby on acoustic guitar. I once tried to learn some of the complex rhythm fills he does on Thick as a Brick and they're pretty difficult.
@@jeffcoat1959 He was still a very good guitarist; think it was the second time I saw them the first half-hour or so was acoustic guitar and no flute at all. I had a flute back then, and just got another one after all this time. I'm trying to learn Living in the Past again. You know who still plays great guitar and is on YT is Jorma Kaukonen of Jefferson Airplane and Hot Tuna fame.
Terry Kath was such an amazing talent, and one of the most tragic loses in music history. I think even when they were having issues with the ride cymbal an floor tom that they could feel Terry was about to do something truly special in that moment. Not that he didn't create that vibe on a nightly basis, but you could see that he was truly inspired on that evening. Whether the technical issues factored into that solo, only he would truly know. Nevertheless, that was a truly inspiring performance!
Terry Kath is in the top 5 guitarists for me, he’s a national treasure in my book! ❤️ Thnx for reacting to this Tanglewood video, as it’s definitely a double reaction….always love watching the members of Chicago absolutely lose it when Terry performs! Ty again, ❤️
@@glenchapman3899 they were clunky and probably shouldn't have been used live, but they were. Anyway we're using way too much oxygen here.... Terry Kath, a fantastic player, great results with minimal toys. Have a nice life Glen....
Top 5 solos in my opinion..... Terry Kath was one of the best ever and doesn't get the mainstream credit, but people who know, know and will agree, one of the best ever!!
How there was anything left of that guitar is beyond me, because Terry Kath absolutely punishes it during that blistering solo - what a performance! Great reaction as usual, Jamel.
@@bosstime2010 I wasn't into Chicago for some reason when I was a kid.I think it was because it was the time when they were doing the softer songs with Peter Cetera. After I listening to their first 3 double albums I was a fan for life.
Like you said the guitar solo is UP THERE! This concert video is a moment of Joy. Jamel you said it, just watching the horn section and the enthusiasm on their faces watching Terry Kath throw down that solo is amazing, comparing it to other athletes watching someone in the zone is right on! Thank you Jamel, I have seen that video many times and it never fails to lift me up and realize music is truly the face of God.
When Terry's solo is jumping back and forth 7-9 frets at a time, that's incredible skill. "Walking the neck" across scales is one thing. Hop scotchin' is another. And when he takes a few steps back from center stage to do it; humbleness.
Terry Kath was one of the most talented rock guitarists ever. His passing was certainly a tragedy. Chicago went on but were just never the same. Peace Brother.
Terry Kath was unbelievable on guitar! Absolutely no doubt about that. And died so tragically. I think I was five years old so I didn't get to see him. But let me tell you this, I've seen Chicago in concert.I saw the roadies bring out all these wood and wind instruments. I thought they're not going to play them all. Boy was I wrong. Chicago in concert blew me away.
Terry Kath was other-worldly in his guitar playing and vocals. I miss him. In all honesty I stopped listening to Chicago when Kath died. The creative spark was largely extinguished following his premature demise.
Terrys play is otherworldly, he reminds me so much of SRV when they get in the zone. They just get lost and the solo just seems to take on a life of its own.
He’s using a wah-wah pedal which controls the tone (high to low frequency balance) by means of a pedal which is worked with the foot. Very popular effect from the late 60s through the 70s, especially in funk and soul music. Terry was a master of it. Wah wah pedals were used for that wicka-chicka guitar sound in funk and disco.
@@netzahuacoyotl In some circles, they never went out of style and some guitarists still build their whole style around it. I don't play, but from what I understand Kim Thayil of Soundgarden uses one extensively to get his sound (that and alternative tunings).
This IS so epic! It is SOOOO vintage Chicago! Words can't describe Terry Kath, but my favorite part of this video (which I've seen many times) is the very beginning when the techs are desperately trying to fix Danny Seraphine's drums setup, and Terry starts in with his guitar tunes presong intro, going faster and faster, as if to say, Danny, you'd better be ready, dude, cause here I go!! You NEVER see this in today's concert shows, an improvising moment like this. Priceless.
Gonna start getting ready while the drummer gets his gear setup fixed… dude was like a racehorse waiting for the gates to open! This is like Frampton, better live than the album (and this album was great!) Anytime you get Jamel to make the stank face is good, but when you make him go full air guitar and mouth the wah pedal effects, then you know the solo is awesome!
This shows perfectly why we say Terry Kath was the soul of Chicago. He was the one who put the bite in their music. Other guitarists took his spot but he was never replaced. As far as greatest guitar solos live the best I ever heard was Jimmy Page's solo on "No Quarter" from TSRTS, its freakin' perfect.
I agree, Page’s solo on No Quarter MSG, pretty much jazz fusion and completely improvised. The sheer balls on him in that solo is mesmerizing. He’s never been after technical precision, but his solos (like Gilmour’s imo) take you places. Perhaps that has to do with both players performing modal where most others stuck with pentatonics. Lately though I’ve been loving Terry Kath, he’s a technical monster.
@@deangoings Page’s live playing from ‘75 onward suffered immensely from the heroin use. The heroin stole the magic. But in his prime, ‘68 - ‘73 I think there’s no doubting he’s up there. There was still grit and imperfection to his playing, but in a controlled manner. That approach was lost once the heroin started.
@@zosomoso didn't realize it started at a particular time when he was hooked on smack lol. cool, I will look into that. srv was coked up but still sounded great. Or like dimebag lol aways drunk but kicked ass.
@@deangoings Page was mostly wasted pre ‘75 which might explain the “controlled slop” lol. But yea once the heroin got mixed in the magic was gone sadly. SRV live at El Mocambo is basically all cocaine lol. That entire show is incredible I have a hard copy.
"He's possessed... He's possessed!" These are true words. This guitar solo was not practiced... he was 'in the flow.' He was not thinking... he went away!
I fell in love with Chicago in 1969! And was lucky enough to see them in concert at Notre Dame in 1972. All the originals. I was in high school and I’ve always loved them but losing Terry and Peter going solo just lost something. The horns were what first caught me. But what a joy it would be to hear Terry’s voice again!
Even during the warmup before the actual song starts, you can really understand the feel each player has for their instrument. Lamm, Kath, and Cetera all worked so well off each other.
I've watched this performance 100's of times, and it is to me - a guitarist with 40 years experience - one of the greatest live performances I've ever seen. It gives me goosebumps every time.and I always watch it right through.
He was vastly underrated by the public, even back in the day, though the hits were popular. Now that we can look into the archives, we can appreciate this moment of sheer greatness. Yes, this is absolutely a top-tier solo by a guitarist at his peak. Sadly lost too young.
That Terry kath solo is up there amongst the best alongside dickey Betts rambling man, Peter Frampton do you feel like I do, jimi hendrix voodoo Chile.
The group, Chicago started in the late 60s - and had quite a combination of instruments blending together. Of the original 7 members: 1) Peter Cetera - was lead singer in many of their songs. He wrote some of the music, and he also played bass guitar. 2) Terry Kath - played lead guitar, and actually was lead singer in a few of their songs. His guitar-playing was noticed by Jimi Hendrix who spoke very highly of him. Terry Kath's voice was quite unique also - he was a fan of Ray Charles, and when he sings you might notice that it sounds kind of like Charles. 3) Robert Lamm - played keyboard, and was the lead singer on many of their songs. Lamm wrote many of their songs and was gifted in songwriting. 4) Danny Seraphine - drummer. He definitely could play the drums! 5) Walter Parazaider played the saxophone. 6) Lee Loughnane - trumpet player. 7) James Pankow - trombone player who also wrote some of their songs as well. Each musician wasn't limited to the instruments that I had just stated, but those instruments were the ones they played the most. The band has had many changes over the years and decades, and exist until now: 11/12/23. They have had 37 albums from late 60s until this date of 11/12/2023. There is a current Russian group that plays many Chicago songs, and they play them very well. That group is called 'Leonid and Friends'. Leonid and Friends also play a few 'Earth, Wind, and Fire' songs - and they do it very well! Enough said.
This solo is up there for sure as one of the best live solos for sure. Fun fact Jimi Hendrix was asked "How's it feel to be the best guitar play in the world?" Jimi's response- " I don't know man ask Terry Kath he's the best."
The great Jimi Hendrix himself told members of Chicago that, “your guitar player plays all the stuff that I can’t play”. That says it all about Terry Kath - one of the greatest ever!
Probably the best guitar sole I have ever heard without any feedback loops, synthesizers, i did hear a Wah pedal. pure talent. Check out the encore, I'm a man by the Spencer Davis Group. The Brass section put down the brass and play different rhythm shaker things. Hell the whole concert is great
LOVE IT = I'll NEVER forget - Chicago was my very first concert I'd ever seen in 1982 when I was 12y/o at Nassau Coliseum on Long Island. My mom dropped me + my best friend Vickie off + waited outside for us in family station wagon. I just remember swooning over Peter Cetera in his suuper cool white suit! Amaaazing mesmerizing concert! (*My parents would only allow me to see either Chicago or Air Supply at the time = pretty sure I chose right!)
Free Bird live is awesome, but it took three guitars to do it, Terry Kath ran this tune from beginning while waiting for Seraphine to get his drums together to the glorious end. Thing of beauty
I love how real it was Bobby came off the keyboards to help Danny with his drum kit. Then when roadie came out to help Danny? Bobby and Terry jamned a minute until Danny was ready. Then Terry went into song❤
Nobody is better than Terry Kath. He was a legend in his own time, was dubbed the greatest guitarist in the universe by Jimi Hendrix and his legend lives on for all eternity. I love him so much!
Terry, Danny, and Peter could have been a power trio on the same level as Cream or the Jimi Hendrix Experience. They just happened to also have a horn section & keyboard player.
Jamel....... watching you get lost and get the stank face, clap your hands, dance, play air guitar, and just looking straight into the, camera is the most wonderful thing! I absolutely love it! You are truly enjoying this music!
Saw this line up of Chicago live at Soldier Field, was convinced this was the greatest guitar solo ever then, still think that today. ONE guitar, one bass. Terry handling both lead and rhythm.
Terry Kath. OMG Terry Kath. This guitar solo lit the fuse on my hunger for music, when i was 10, in 1971. i remember exactly where i was, and who played it for me. an unforgettable, and formative moment.
hi handsome, just passing thru... this is the best band ever!! i have been a fan of Chicago's since 1969. the diversity they have experienced would put most others down and out quickly. lucky to have seen terry in a few shows before he died and have seen many shows since then...lost count, really. currently they have their best line up since peter cetera left. las vegas, september 18 at the venetian....cant wait!!
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You should check out wabash cannonball performed live by Charlie Daniels, boxcar Willie, and the king of country music Roy Acuff. An all time live performance of any song.
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I dunno if you knew this...but, it is an interesting nugget of trivia. " Jimi Hendrix was quoted as saying that he thought Terry Kath played guitar better than he did. It was later on reported that Jimi Hendrix also called Terry Kath the 'Best Guitarist in the Universe.' "
Jimi Hendrix himself , when called the greatest guitar player ever said" no , that would be Terry Kath of Chicago" Terry was so good he could have made Chicago all about him and dominated the band but chose to be one of the band instead and allowed himself to shine no brighter than the rest of the band..... If Jimi said Terry was the best , i gotta believe him
You should do the Eagles live in DC in 1977. The Guitar duet, or battle, between Joe Walsh and Don Felder is just epic.
Terry Kath was that good, people who try to emulate him are failing
Terry Kath is extremely underrated by many, but not by his peers.
Right ther with srv n Hendrix is Terry k
Jimmy Hendrix was quoted as saying that Terry Kath was his favorite guitarist.
He's my favorite off all time
Have to agree, he just rips that solo in the middle of the song, this live version blows the studio version out of the water.
Despite the later tech advances including as effects pedals, modeling, and digital post production, Terry Kath has seldom been approached in guitar mastery. Whenever you are annoyed that a player is underrated by critics, remember to take solace that they are in the company to the late, great Terry Kath! 👍🏻
No dubbing,no retakes,no auto tune, no mixing, just pure live music !!!!
Amen brother and nothing beats it.
@@jamesmorgan4121 I miss those days a lot ! Cheers from Canada bro.
And that is why it don't come close to todays music !!!
@@markmoil3012 so do I, Friday and Saturday nights seeing live bands at the pub in Sydney, loved it, Cheers from Australia mate,
@@ChitwoodMitwood if you are saying that today’s music is better you obviously haven’t experienced a good live band that can perform exactly what they have put on record. Live is where a musician tangibly connects with its audience without the aid of fake things like auto-tune etc. Music today is just business driven formulaic rubbish
Skynyrd had three guitar players, Outlaws had three guitar players. Chicago had one guitar player. He went from screaming, heart pounding solos, to scratching rhythm effortlessly. Kath was a great musician. He had a soulful voice, and he was a good songwriter. It's one of music's greatest tragedies that he died so soon.
Well said.
When Jimi Hendrix saw Chicago in concert he went backstage afterwards and said with their brass section, they were the best band he ever heard. Then Jimi looked at Terry Kath and said "Man, you play better than I do" What a compliment from the man often considered the greatest guitarist of ALL TIME !!!! And Terry Kath was an excellent singer, too.....Terry Kath - underrated as a vocalist; unsurpassed as a guitarist ....and listen to the GREATEST GUITAR RIFF of all time....Terry jams for 2 1/2 minutes......all said, if Jimi says Terry is the best, ain't no one can argue with that !!!! Jamal great t shirt, great sentiments and be even greater if people actually put it into practice.....thanks for you great vids bro....keep the Faith !
Listening to Terry’s guitar solo as I’m typing this. Holy fuck, the dude is a rocker!
Great sage.
Fact!
He went backstage and got arrested
Terry god bless him! He was practically coming off the floor! Amazing! Chills!
This song title is based on how long they would tell their wife's they would be before they were done practicing.
Terry died young from accidentally shooting himself in the head.
You just watched one of the best guitar solos ever captured. RIP Terry Kath.
100% AGREE
Yes sir
I think the best. Also one of the top 10 for sure.
25 wasn’t his only epic performance. Check out some of the solos on the new Carnegie Hall set. What a talent.
yeah, so sad how he died
The old joke: Reporter: Mr. Hendrix, what is it like to be the greatest in the world?"
Jimi Hendrix: "Beats me. Ask Terry Kath."
The version I've heard is Hendrix saying go ask Billy Gibbons lol
He also supposedly said the same thing about Rory Gallagher...
Jimi was humble obviously.
He called Rory the greatest blues guirtarist
Not a joke . Chicago did open up for him for a reason .
The best part of that whole performance is towards the end of the solo when the entire horn section completely stops what they’re doing to stare at terry like wtf. You can tell that solo wasn’t rehearsed.
To answer your question, that guitar solo is one of the top 5 ever performed live by anyone. He was straight up shredding before there was even a word for it.
Agree with you 100%...this was 1970... electric guitars were only around about 15 years...that was 50 years ago....that solo was mesmerizing....
@@mkrock9402 Agree, the man was a master. And the band was insane.
Jimmie Hendrix once commented that Terry Kath was the greatest guitarist he's ever seen play live.
He did two better ones on Live At Carnegie Hall, on Sing a Mean Tune Kid, and Southern California Purples. But they dont have video,. Check them out.
Jamel, don’t think I’ve ever seen you not pause a song before. The power of seeing Terry in concert.
I AGREE!
SILENCE SAYS ALOT!
That's also because he already knew and loved the studio version and he wouldn't cut the vibe from this awesome live version. It could be a good approach for Jamel to approach all his reactions this way : firstly the studio version to pause and comment, then a live version to go with the flow.
Another song where he could do the same thing is Stevie Wonder's "Superstition" with the Sesama Street live version/
Before I say that anyone who doesn't recognize Terry as being on the same level as Jimi, EVH, SRV etc is wrong, can we all just say that Danny Seraphine was an insanely good drummer.
I saw these guys 5 times in the span of 3 years in the early-mid 70s and they blew the roof off every time.
Jimi said he was the best along with Rory Gallagher
What Danny could do with what is essentially a "Starter Kit" compared to those who need a Gazillion drums & cymbals (Neil Peart, John Bonham) is UNBELIEVABLE!
Another under appreciated drummer along with Danny is Michael Shrieve of Santana.
Awesome awesome song 👍❤️🇺🇸💕
A lot of gems in this bunch, but I must agree that Terry & Danny are the diamonds. I can't believe how many years I heard this so before I actually realized exactly what they were contemplating doing some more of, even though I had been there myself many times in my own life, at 25or6to4am. Terry was these guys' leader, their MJ or Kobe. Jamel really would love some of Terry's early soulful performances when they were still Chicago Transit Authority. He wasn't only known for shedding on guitar solos, but was also referred to as "The White Ray Charles" for his soulful vocal performances.
Jimi loved him. Tragedy he passed so early.
The word "legendary" is overused, but applies here to Kath's performance.
legen.. wait for it..
Chicago's Tanglewood is perhaps one of the most underrated live shows ever
I feel like every show that year was similar but the recording at Tanglewood was stellar. There's a Jethro show too.
How come?
It absolutely blows my mind that Rolling Stone left him off their list of top 100 guitarists of all time. It shows how far that publication had fallen. Mind boggling in its stupidity.
They left out Tommy Bolin too.
You're totally correct. Morons! "Out of sight, out of mind"!
Scott - pretty much. Smh at such ignorance. But really...what do they know?
Same for the "Now Shitty" R & R Hall of Fame.
What a joke. Seriously.
As if Rolling Stone magazine has any credibility. I agree- if Jimi Hendrix admired him, why can't Rolling Stone see his greatness?
Terry Kath is an absolute beast on guitar. Truly one of the most amazing guitar solos EVER - this is top three of all time best in my opinion. Even Jimmi Hendrix was impressed so much he wanted to produce Kath's solo album.
Chris you must be from Cleveland Ohio
You need to watch the documentary on Terry Kath called Chicago: The Terry Kath Experience that his daughter put together. Its really worth a watch and its free right now on the UA-cam movies. It will give move insight to the awesome guitar player that Jimi Hendrix loved and admired.
Excellent documentary...I heard the part to that highlighted that Jimmy Hendricks heard him play...and said he wast better than him..that was a great compliment, and when you see him play you understand. Play more of the songs with Kath
A must watch❗❗
He was the heart and soul of this band.
@@rodneygriffin7666 no question!!
The documentary is great!
I have played guitar for over 20 years but these guitarist are insane. That solo was so long and note filled. He ran all over that guitar non stop. He was truly inside the zone. His heart and spirit were just wrapped into that guitar and he was projecting it out for us to feel what he was feeling. Its amazing.
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I have over 5,000 Rock CDs and have been passionate about the genre for 40 years. This performance and guitar Solo is a top ten one for me. Terry Kath was criminally underrated as a musician. Rest in peace Terry.
That is the most INSANE guitar solo I have ever seen/heard. No wonder Jimi Hendrix called Terry Kath one of his favorite guitarists.
Terry Kath should always be in the top 5 greatest guitarists that ever lived 🔥🎸🔥 His playing was pure talent, passion & fire 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
I believe he is the greatest! check out "Oh Thank You Great Spirit"
Terry was the heart and soul of Chicago. His energy was sorely missed and they were never the same. He was the most underrated player of his day 🙏😎♥️
I always felt that after Terry, they just wimped out.
Stoney...seems obvious huh? Unfortunately it is not. ✌
I'm a big rock fan, and I have to admit, that was one of the best solo's of all time, live.
Im a big rock fan and a pro drummer and when I saw Terry do this solo...I mean Ive seen really amazing solos but this one rivals ...no...It is the best solo Ive ever heard. And I seen Michael Shenker with UFO and eddie vn halen in 78 but still this one kills
Yo, Jamel's stink face during that guitar solo.... priceless.
Can you imagine just for one minute what it feels like to play an instrument like that? Any instrument? Just to lose yourself in expression and creativity like that must be the closest thing to complete euphoria. RIP Terry Kath.
I have been playing guitar and drums for almost 40 years, and I still have no idea how good that must feel. Orgasmic, I imagine.
Gives another meaning to "being in the zone".
Check out Keith Jarrett.
I've been close (I play guitar and cello) and let me tell you--BETTER THAN SEX.
And I love sex!
I've only achieved that ability under the influence of LSD. One minute I'm playing a song, my mind goes down a rabbit hole and the music followed. Probably sounded like absolute shit but in my mind I had just outplayed the devil himself 😂
This is the absolute best guitar solo EVER!!! There will never be anyone better than Terry Kath!!!
I’ve known this song my whole life but a few days ago I somehow stumbled upon this live version. It is stunning to me how good Terry Kath was! Yes it’s definitely in my top 5! lol
Jamel, what you have here, is Chicago at their best! I wasn’t at this concert, but I saw them about a year after, and they were mind blowing! The guitarist Terry Kath was great. Jimi Hendrix claimed that Kath was better than him! (Hendrix was never full of himself) So sad that Terry died so tragically, and needlessly. The band was never the same afterwards. This was a great solo by Terry. I’ve heard so many great solos over the years, and I don’t rank them. But this one is up there! RIP Terry.
Agree Man, Terry Kath was a beast on guitar who lost his life too early. 🎸🙏🏻
I never, EVER get tired of watching and listening to Terry shred that Strat. It's like an otherworldly experience. What a goddamn fucking tragedy; still makes me mad and sad.
7:58 Robert Lamm: "TERRY KATH!"
The band was also never the same after David Foster started producing them.
"Jimi Hendrix once told Parazaider, "'Jeez, your horn players are like one set of lungs and your guitar player is better than me.'"
The GREAT Terry Kath! Who sits among those at the Holy Round Table of legendary Guitar Gods!
Terry Kath was one of the most iconic guitar players of the era....or any era. Amazing. Even Jimi Hendrix acknowledged his skills. Thanks Jamel.
Terry wrote the music, the guys appreciated it gave him his due. RIP TERRY ,YOU DONE GOOD DUDE, LEGACY LIVES ON IN OUR HEARTS AND MINDS!!
Impossible to overstate how groundbreaking this was for the time. And still stands heads and shoulders over most of the music we have today.
Chris Legner Wasn't this the song that "head banging music' was created for? I seem to remember something like that...
The whole Tanglewood concert is amazing and it is on YT.
Tanglewood. Not far from Alice's Restaurant.
Jamel if possible, you should do a reaction to the whole Chicago @ Tanglewood concert as you had done for full album reactions. Just listening to the full concert is a true treat.
Terry Kath is one of the best ever, this whole concert at tanglewood available and my God is a tour de force. Terry's singing on Make Me Smile blows me away every single time. The whole band gets to shine on it as well, really amazing, my Dad introduced me to them young and I'm thankful everytime.
I always thought Terry had a little Ray Charles in his singing voice. Make Me Smile is a wonderful example. What an amazing talent.
Wonderful tone in his voice.
This version, as well as the studio version, is absolutely one of the best guitar solos of all time. Legendary band, legendary guitar. RIP Terry.
One of the best live tracks you're ever going to see and more than 50 years ago.
You’re gonna love this live version. Better than the studio imo. You get to see the incredible Terry Kath shred his guitar 🎸 He was famous for making his guitar have that waa waa sound. 😍🤘🏼
Love the way Terry moves forward when its his turn, and when he is done, backs up and gets in line with everyone else. A great bandmate. Watch the live performnace of "Im a Man" from same Tanglewood concert.
I don’t know if anyone noticed ,but he never touched the pickup on his guitar either .
"Make Me Smile" from this same concert in Tanglewood is great, too. You get Kath's vocals, rhythm guitar playing, & another, albeit short, flaming solo.
Top 10 for sure. Kath was amazing. Got to see them live early on 4 times. This solo is in top 5 for rock genre in my opinion.
That moment you start thinking that this is one of the best solo's ever....and then, that moment a little while later when you realize Terry Kath hadnt even gotten started yet, when you had that first moment....
This is one of the best live performances on YT, by the band that successfully, and at the time controversially, brought brass to rock. Terry Kath is one of the least known great guitarists to the public. Just think had he lived more than a little while after this performance.
Sometimes I think that the reason people like Terry Kath & Dickey Betts and Frank Zappa were overlooked is because there were so many great guitarists at the time. By the time the 80s rolled around, the labels weren't interested in innovation anymore, they just wanted competence. So anyone who stood out even a little, be it Eddie Van Halen or Slash or whoever, they seemed so much more sepcial.
@@diceportz7107 Ian Andersen said that he was a guitarist until he heard Eric Clapton and Jimi Hendrix play. Decided then had to find another instrument . I saw Tull 3 times in the early '70s and was glad he did!
@@charlesharris2749 Ian Andersen is not too shabby on acoustic guitar. I once tried to learn some of the complex rhythm fills he does on Thick as a Brick and they're pretty difficult.
@@jeffcoat1959 He was still a very good guitarist; think it was the second time I saw them the first half-hour or so was acoustic guitar and no flute at all. I had a flute back then, and just got another one after all this time. I'm trying to learn Living in the Past again.
You know who still plays great guitar and is on YT is Jorma Kaukonen of Jefferson Airplane and Hot Tuna fame.
@@charlesharris2749 *Jefferson Airplane
Terry Kath was such an amazing talent, and one of the most tragic loses in music history.
I think even when they were having issues with the ride cymbal an floor tom that they could feel Terry was about to do something truly special in that moment. Not that he didn't create that vibe on a nightly basis, but you could see that he was truly inspired on that evening. Whether the technical issues factored into that solo, only he would truly know. Nevertheless, that was a truly inspiring performance!
I've never seen Jamel's eyes bug out like he did when Kath was performing. Never seen him that riveted.
Terry Kath is in the top 5 guitarists for me, he’s a national treasure in my book! ❤️ Thnx for reacting to this Tanglewood video, as it’s definitely a double reaction….always love watching the members of Chicago absolutely lose it when Terry performs! Ty again, ❤️
When they did I'm a man at tanglewood, terrys playing blew me away. He was incredible
Terry Kath was a beast of a player. No effects, nothing but his volume control, a fuzz pedal and a wah.
How many pedals do you think existed in 1970 lol
@@glenchapman3899 tape echo, echo plex, phaser.....
Amp stuff like tremolo, vibrato.
None of those were stage pedals. They were only used in the studio. Tube pedals were just to big and fragile to take on stage
@@glenchapman3899 they were clunky and probably shouldn't have been used live, but they were. Anyway we're using way too much oxygen here.... Terry Kath, a fantastic player, great results with minimal toys. Have a nice life Glen....
Top 5 solos in my opinion..... Terry Kath was one of the best ever and doesn't get the mainstream credit, but people who know, know and will agree, one of the best ever!!
Great Great reaction enjoyed both you talking and terry on his magical guitar tremendous !
Terry was in his own category. Had some very wonderful solos. And they all look like he is wrestling his instrument.
Kath had a very soulful voice as well many compared him to Ray Charles
How there was anything left of that guitar is beyond me, because Terry Kath absolutely punishes it during that blistering solo - what a performance! Great reaction as usual, Jamel.
Well, it is said that Terry's guitar smoked a cigarette after THAT performance.
Terry was a man possessed... by passion and talent! Unbelievable performance... so sad that he passed so soon!
Awesome, Awesome,
Awesome.
Loved Chicago since their beginning.
Terry Kath was an absolute legend on the guitar. Too often overlooked in discussions of the greats.
Terry Kath was incredible and highly underrated. I was fortunate enough to see him perform live with Chicago many times before that horrible day.
Not for us that know. I had a chance to see them in the 70's and didn't. I did see them with earth wind and fire around 2005.
And on top of this, the same man brings tears to my eyes singing Colour my World
@@anthonyperrault1805 that's too bad you didn't go. At least we still have videos to remember him by.
@@wdrauch exactly! What a voice.
@@bosstime2010 I wasn't into Chicago for some reason when I was a kid.I think it was because it was the time when they were doing the softer songs with Peter Cetera. After I listening to their first 3 double albums I was a fan for life.
Like you said the guitar solo is UP THERE! This concert video is a moment of Joy. Jamel you said it, just watching the horn section and the enthusiasm on their faces watching Terry Kath throw down that solo is amazing, comparing it to other athletes watching someone in the zone is right on! Thank you Jamel, I have seen that video many times and it never fails to lift me up and realize music is truly the face of God.
That’s exactly what a guitar god looks and sounds like. Absolutely magnificent
Terry Kath was wrestling with that guitar, absolute beast of a player.
When Terry's solo is jumping back and forth 7-9 frets at a time, that's incredible skill. "Walking the neck" across scales is one thing. Hop scotchin' is another. And when he takes a few steps back from center stage to do it; humbleness.
Terry Kath was one of the most talented rock guitarists ever. His passing was certainly a tragedy. Chicago went on but were just never the same. Peace Brother.
Terry Kath was unbelievable on guitar! Absolutely no doubt about that. And died so tragically. I think I was five years old so I didn't get to see him. But let me tell you this, I've seen Chicago in concert.I saw the roadies bring out all these wood and wind instruments. I thought they're not going to play them all. Boy was I wrong. Chicago in concert blew me away.
Considered one of the greatest guitarists solo's along with Hendrix David Gilmore and my favorite dark horse Gary Rickrath playing Golden Country
Golden Country Is a great song all the way through but that solo is jaw dropping great no doubt.
Gary was one who didnt get the credit he deserved.. He was a great person as well...
I agree with you 💯percent
Considered one of the best by Jimi Hendrix himself
Here's the link to Golden Country - live - ua-cam.com/video/HR8CnXn8LY0/v-deo.html
Terry Kath was other-worldly in his guitar playing and vocals. I miss him. In all honesty I stopped listening to Chicago when Kath died. The creative spark was largely extinguished following his premature demise.
Agreed
Terrys play is otherworldly, he reminds me so much of SRV when they get in the zone. They just get lost and the solo just seems to take on a life of its own.
SRV aint even close. So tired of hearing about him compared to these totally original guys
I was blessed to see this and two more performances with the late great Terry Kath. I’ve seen them live many times since. This is so great
The thing about this solo is it sounds to me like the guitar is saying "wow" with different inflections over and over. Wow indeed!
He’s using a wah-wah pedal which controls the tone (high to low frequency balance) by means of a pedal which is worked with the foot. Very popular effect from the late 60s through the 70s, especially in funk and soul music. Terry was a master of it. Wah wah pedals were used for that wicka-chicka guitar sound in funk and disco.
@@netzahuacoyotl In some circles, they never went out of style and some guitarists still build their whole style around it. I don't play, but from what I understand Kim Thayil of Soundgarden uses one extensively to get his sound (that and alternative tunings).
Terry Kath is one of the best. You should watch their live performance of I'm a Man. Another guitar solo.
That guitar 🎸 solo is one of the best I've ever heard
This IS so epic! It is SOOOO vintage Chicago! Words can't describe Terry Kath, but my favorite part of this video (which I've seen many times) is the very beginning when the techs are desperately trying to fix Danny Seraphine's drums setup, and Terry starts in with his guitar tunes presong intro, going faster and faster, as if to say, Danny, you'd better be ready, dude, cause here I go!! You NEVER see this in today's concert shows, an improvising moment like this. Priceless.
Gonna start getting ready while the drummer gets his gear setup fixed… dude was like a racehorse waiting for the gates to open! This is like Frampton, better live than the album (and this album was great!)
Anytime you get Jamel to make the stank face is good, but when you make him go full air guitar and mouth the wah pedal effects, then you know the solo is awesome!
This shows perfectly why we say Terry Kath was the soul of Chicago. He was the one who put the bite in their music. Other guitarists took his spot but he was never replaced. As far as greatest guitar solos live the best I ever heard was Jimmy Page's solo on "No Quarter" from TSRTS, its freakin' perfect.
page sounded ikr crap ice. missing cards often nd shit on stop. WAY over rated in my opinion.
I agree, Page’s solo on No Quarter MSG, pretty much jazz fusion and completely improvised. The sheer balls on him in that solo is mesmerizing. He’s never been after technical precision, but his solos (like Gilmour’s imo) take you places. Perhaps that has to do with both players performing modal where most others stuck with pentatonics.
Lately though I’ve been loving Terry Kath, he’s a technical monster.
@@deangoings Page’s live playing from ‘75 onward suffered immensely from the heroin use. The heroin stole the magic.
But in his prime, ‘68 - ‘73 I think there’s no doubting he’s up there. There was still grit and imperfection to his playing, but in a controlled manner. That approach was lost once the heroin started.
@@zosomoso didn't realize it started at a particular time when he was hooked on smack lol. cool, I will look into that.
srv was coked up but still sounded great. Or like dimebag lol aways drunk but kicked ass.
@@deangoings Page was mostly wasted pre ‘75 which might explain the “controlled slop” lol. But yea once the heroin got mixed in the magic was gone sadly.
SRV live at El Mocambo is basically all cocaine lol. That entire show is incredible I have a hard copy.
"He's possessed... He's possessed!"
These are true words. This guitar solo was not practiced... he was 'in the flow.' He was not thinking... he went away!
I fell in love with Chicago in 1969! And was lucky enough to see them in concert at Notre Dame in 1972. All the originals. I was in high school and I’ve always loved them but losing Terry and Peter going solo just lost something. The horns were what first caught me. But what a joy it would be to hear Terry’s voice again!
Mel!! Kath Shreds that guitar!! 🎸🔥😂🙌
Even during the warmup before the actual song starts, you can really understand the feel each player has for their instrument. Lamm, Kath, and Cetera all worked so well off each other.
I've watched this performance 100's of times, and it is to me - a guitarist with 40 years experience - one of the greatest live performances I've ever seen. It gives me goosebumps every time.and I always watch it right through.
He was vastly underrated by the public, even back in the day, though the hits were popular. Now that we can look into the archives, we can appreciate this moment of sheer greatness.
Yes, this is absolutely a top-tier solo by a guitarist at his peak. Sadly lost too young.
As a teenager I saw this Chicago Transit Authority at the KRNT Theater in Des Moines, Iowa. Folks, it just doesn't get much better than this. Thanks.
That Terry kath solo is up there amongst the best alongside dickey Betts rambling man, Peter Frampton do you feel like I do, jimi hendrix voodoo Chile.
Stevie Ray on Texas Flood
I am so happy you truly enjoyed this song. It was perfect, live. They were at the top of their game. Like Queen, at Wembley. 🤗💋
The group, Chicago started in the late 60s - and had quite a combination of
instruments blending together. Of the original 7 members: 1) Peter Cetera
- was lead singer in many of their songs. He wrote some of the music, and he
also played bass guitar. 2) Terry Kath - played lead guitar, and actually was
lead singer in a few of their songs. His guitar-playing was noticed by Jimi
Hendrix who spoke very highly of him. Terry Kath's voice was quite unique
also - he was a fan of Ray Charles, and when he sings you might notice that it
sounds kind of like Charles. 3) Robert Lamm - played keyboard, and was the
lead singer on many of their songs. Lamm wrote many of their songs and was
gifted in songwriting. 4) Danny Seraphine - drummer. He definitely could play
the drums! 5) Walter Parazaider played the saxophone. 6) Lee Loughnane -
trumpet player. 7) James Pankow - trombone player who also wrote some of
their songs as well. Each musician wasn't limited to the instruments that I had
just stated, but those instruments were the ones they played the most. The band
has had many changes over the years and decades, and exist until now: 11/12/23.
They have had 37 albums from late 60s until this date of 11/12/2023. There is a
current Russian group that plays many Chicago songs, and they play them very
well. That group is called 'Leonid and Friends'. Leonid and Friends also play
a few 'Earth, Wind, and Fire' songs - and they do it very well! Enough said.
Jimi Hendrix once saw Terry Kath play live at a club and stated that Terry was the greatest guitar player he had ever seen.😎🎸
This solo is up there for sure as one of the best live solos for sure.
Fun fact Jimi Hendrix was asked "How's it feel to be the best guitar play in the world?" Jimi's response- " I don't know man ask Terry Kath he's the best."
Terry was a freaking beast! Loved this concert. RIP Terry 🎸
I remember when he died, it hurt me deeply, I was so into his playing and singing.
The great Jimi Hendrix himself told members of Chicago that, “your guitar player plays all the stuff that I can’t play”. That says it all about Terry Kath - one of the greatest ever!
Probably the best guitar sole I have ever heard without any feedback loops, synthesizers, i did hear a Wah pedal. pure talent. Check out the encore, I'm a man by the Spencer Davis Group. The Brass section put down the brass and play different rhythm shaker things. Hell the whole concert is great
LOVE IT = I'll NEVER forget - Chicago was my very first concert I'd ever seen in 1982 when I was 12y/o at Nassau Coliseum on Long Island. My mom dropped me + my best friend Vickie off + waited outside for us in family station wagon. I just remember swooning over Peter Cetera in his suuper cool white suit! Amaaazing mesmerizing concert! (*My parents would only allow me to see either Chicago or Air Supply at the time = pretty sure I chose right!)
That seamless transfer to half time at the end of Kath's solo shows how in the pocket all of those musicians were. Outstanding.
Free Bird guitar solo is written. This is a free style guitar solo so, I rank it the greatest in that category.
The album version guitar parts of Free Bird was written and played by Allen Collins. Both parts.
Free Bird live is awesome, but it took three guitars to do it, Terry Kath ran this tune from beginning while waiting for Seraphine to get his drums together to the glorious end. Thing of beauty
Just remember, Freebird took three guitarists to do. Terry was the only guitarist on this.
I love how real it was Bobby came off the keyboards to help Danny with his drum kit. Then when roadie came out to help Danny? Bobby and Terry jamned a minute until Danny was ready. Then Terry went into song❤
Nobody is better than Terry Kath. He was a legend in his own time, was dubbed the greatest guitarist in the universe by Jimi Hendrix and his legend lives on for all eternity. I love him so much!
This is straight up fire. Oh, the lucky people who were at Tanglewood that day!! Kath was an extraordinary guitarist.
RIP Terry Kath...One of the greatest guitarists the world has ever known. Gone way too soon....
Terry, Danny, and Peter could have been a power trio on the same level as Cream or the Jimi Hendrix Experience. They just happened to also have a horn section & keyboard player.
Jamel....... watching you get lost and get the stank face, clap your hands, dance, play air guitar, and just looking straight into the, camera is the most wonderful thing! I absolutely love it! You are truly enjoying this music!
Saw this line up of Chicago live at Soldier Field, was convinced this was the greatest guitar solo ever then, still think that today. ONE guitar, one bass. Terry handling both lead and rhythm.
The footage from the Tanglewood concert is all great. Of course Terry Kath is on fire here, but the whole band is cooking.
Terry Kath. OMG Terry Kath. This guitar solo lit the fuse on my hunger for music, when i was 10, in 1971. i remember exactly where i was, and who played it for me. an unforgettable, and formative moment.
hi handsome, just passing thru... this is the best band ever!! i have been a fan of Chicago's since 1969. the diversity they have experienced would put most others down and out quickly. lucky to have seen terry in a few shows before he died and have seen many shows since then...lost count, really. currently they have their best line up since peter cetera left. las vegas, september 18 at the venetian....cant wait!!
Can't be said enough how great Terry Kath was. Glad you did the live one Jamel.
Terry Kath was a real guitarist's guitarist. A truly tragic loss when he died so needlessly and so young.
I’m 58 now, I was 14 when he died, and I can STILL remember where I was and what a punch in the gut it was for me to hear he had died.
That solo was arguably one of the greatest, so many, but man, this one was hard to top
I love the Terry Kath years of Chicago! The absolute best!!