Terry was one of those rare guys who when he was in the zone he practically became his guitar, pure passion. Criminally underrated singer as well in my opinion.
My guess is that he was somewhat "unconscious" while playing. I don't think anyone can think about that much and that fast... attack notes and rhythm. In retrospect, he probably could not have remembered the whole solo.
I got a chance to watch parts of Terry's daughter's video on her dad...they were searching for his missing guitars. She told the story about his mom sending him to a professional to take lessons. He came home after the second lesson and told his mom he wasn't going back. When he was pressed, he told her, "They won't let me play the guitar the way it was meant to be played." That's amazing and it says so much about his insight into the guitar.
One of the best examples of lead guitar playing ever caught on film.....note that Terry BARELY looks at his hands during this earth shattering solo.....not sure there is another guitar player that is as underrated as Mr. Kath in the history of mankind.....and of course the whole band is on fire!
Thomas, I've watched a couple documentaries on Terry Kath and one thing sticks in my mind more than anything else. His mom sent him to get guitar lessons and as she picked him up from his second lesson, she asked him when the next one was. He told her he wasn't going back. When she asked why, he told her. "He won't let me play the guitar the way it was made to be played". Looks like he figured it out.
Really appreciate the way you let Terry play it through the first time, instead of talking all over it. Then went back and broke it down. Very respectful, and well done.
I saw Chicago with Terry 8 times. There isn't a word to describe the experience for watching play was almost mystical. When he left us too early, the heart and soul of the band was gone.
I wept on and off for a week after Terry died. He was both the creative and musical engine of Chicago. The story Robert Lamm tells is that his lyrics were just words until Terry Kath and James Pankow (trombonist) got in the studio and got the music right. They did it in one day. They also created and arranged the horn parts almost immediately. That's how good they were.
I have long considered this to be his best solo on this tune. Even better than the iconic one on the album. He just never held back. Every gig was 110%!!!❤
Well said. You could think the final vinyl was a studio enhanced series of takes and overdubs. Not a chance. The live performance outshines the recorded version in almost every way except balance.
Yes, you could say Cetera was a fantastic and underrated bassist. All the guys were really consummate musicians. Solid on whatever their roll on each song.
To me, it was clear that during Terry's solo, HE was setting the pace. Everyone else in the band was following *him*, and not the other way around. What a master he was! Huge fan of him and the band.
Focus in on any instrument any time you listen to this live version and you'll be amazed. There's just no weak links in a band like this. Great reaction, Michael! This was a banger!
Kath was just blistering the whole song.... What a guitarist we lost when he died.... Hendrix, when asked how it felt to be the greatest guitarist in the world, said, "I don't know; you need to ask Terry Kath." Hendrix toured with Chicago once and got see Kath every night.
This is a classic! As good a guitarist as any from that period, he was truly amazing, pity he died in such a stupid way, he had so much more to offer 😥
I've said it lots of times before: Terry Kath could access "the zone" at will. Just watch him. As soon as the solo starts, that dude is completely off in his own world.
I am a keyboard player but I love this channel for the music theory lessons. I saw Chicago in 1969 when they were still CTA. First concert I had ever been to. Terry was amazing!! The whole band was great. Opening act was another horn band from San Francisco called "Cold Blood." Lead singer was a woman named Lydia Pense. She is still preforming. I will never forget this experience. Thanks Michael for all that you do. Love your passion. You help me keep the keys in my hands!!!!
I'd have to say you picked the right double bill for your first concert-wow! Terry Kath was such a phenomenal guitarist, what incredible soloing he does! CTA back then was ferociously good, wish I'd seen them live. Cold Blood is one of my favorite bands, Lydia Pense I have seen live and she kicks ass-all that soulful power in a 5 foot woman! To see two horn sections like that must've been quite the experience!
@@Marcus_C51 Back in the day I was more of a Lydia fan than a Janis fan. Yes, I was trained in jazz and big bands, so to see horns in rock music was really something special. Some 54 years later, I am still a huge fan.
Ah, those were the good old days! No dancing troupe, no hi-tech light show, no designer backdrops. Just a messy, wire-covered stage full of talent. Man, they were cookin' this one!
There have been countless great musicians and bands, and it's easy to focus in one or two and say "that's the best it's ever been done!" However, when I listen to Chicago live I'm convinced they were one of the absolute elite. Every musician, song, performance....impeccable from start to finish. This group had it ALL: great songwriting, elite musicianship, PASSION, extraordinary vocals, and attention to detail. No one artist or group is "The Best," but few have done it as well as Chicago.
Mike’s face melts a million times, classic reaction. There is actually a second full solo; which is hard to find. Love to see you react to “ Make me Smile” from the same concert.
Thanks for this. More Terry Kath!!! Kath is criminally underappreciated in the realm of guitar heroes, songwriters, and arrangers. See his daughter's documentary as soon as you get the opportunity.
One of my favorite vids of Chicago- pure chaos in the beginning - drummer can't quite get the (ride?) symbol to stand, people helping him- meanwhile Terry starts feeling it and just launches, they pull it together just in time and man how good was that...
Terry’s tone came from 5 things, his two hands, his guitar, a Wah-Wah pedal and an old tube amp that actually picked up some local radio stations causing the heavy reverberation sounds.
@Brian Stanaland Look up Leonid and Friends! They're a Russian band that covers Chicago (Terry Kath era) Danny Serephine is good friends with them, and did a video with them! Enjoy! 😎✌️
There could be an equal guitar solo somewhere….and an equal band performance somewhere……. But there will never better …. ever ! I’ve been mesmerized 100s of times watching this , and I’ll watch it 1,000s more , I’ll never tire of it … Simply the best , truly the best . Bass magic from Peter .. The rest of the band superb Peace from BC Canada 🇨🇦
It's funny but I recall the first time I ever heard this song, late at night in the back seat of grandma's car looking at the light's of Calgary as we drove toward her sister's house. I was age 7 the brain doesn't forget greatness even after 54 plus year's, at the time I was perplexed about the deeper meaning in the song but i think now it's about the band jamming late in the night.
Terry Kath is so underrated. I always loved his playing and incredible energy. Not only could he play he could sing very well. If you want to get blown away by him, watch "Make Me Smile" from the same show.
Thank You!!! Mr. Kath is probably THE most underrated guitarist! Here in this he is Eric Clapton and Frank Zappa combined! Even sprinkle in some Hendrix! He is all these guitarists in one! Love his tone here! And like you said...his playing to rhythm. This is what separates him from a "shredder." I personally can only take so much of shredding. But Mr. Kath's rhythm/sense of time makes this beautiful! It's like a bluesy, fonky, concerto!
Terry went to my High School. Many of the band members were from my neighborhood. Probably one of the best group of musicians and vocalists to form a rock band.
so friggen raw.....Terry puts everything he has into it plain and simple, can give 2 shits what anyone thinks.....just him and that guitar.....love this
I never noticed it myself, but I read one time that someone thought Terry Kath sounded like Ray Charles when he sang. I got to thinking about it and he really did…almost in an uncanny, unnoticeable way! For some reason, most people don’t associate their voices. I just got through watching this all the way through, and watching Terry literally brought tears to my eyes because he was sooo incredibly good. It was just the epitome of someone being what psychologists call a “self-actualized” person, and being absolutely the best they can be. It is just an emotional thing to watch because he’s so otherworldly. And for the world to lose someone like this at such an early age because of a senseless accident…it’s just so incredibly sad. It’s like losing John Lennon…so sad and unfair to the world. How much did the musical world miss out on because they died so early?! 🫤 And by the way, let’s don’t forget that Jimi Hendrix told Terry Kath that Terry was better than him. That pretty much says it all as far as Terry’s talent. I really don’t think it’s possible for anyone to be any better than Terry. There’s just so high a human being can reach and I think Terry reached the pinnacle.
My first rock concert was either Terry Kath's last or penultimate show. Dad took me either to November 30th or December 1st, 1977 at Oakland Coliseum Arena. First rock concert with friends was Rolling Stones at Candlestick Park. Alas, that ticket stub is missing too.
Before I even started playing guitar , he's solo in the studio version hook lined and sinker me into what I strive for in a solo. You have so many guitar greats likes Hendrix ,Stevie ray ,Johnny winter and so many more coming from that era but this guy was the one who really made me wanna play guitar solos. That wah sound! Great video!!
Terry never repeated the same solo, he always improvised on the basis This shows that he touched what he felt at that moment. He's like a jazz musician doing a solo I have a proverb that says that "some card the wool and others get the fame" Terry has been one of the greatest and unfortunately he left us very young.
I saw an interview with Lamm where he said Terry was a big improviser live. And sometimes he would back himself into a corner while soloing and then would muscle his way out of it. Incredible energy. Fun to watch him man handle that guitar. At times its seems like hes going to break the neck. His 7 minute solo on south california purples on the carnegie hall album is another masterpiece
I grew up in the 80s. The first Chicago song I knew was probably Saturday in the Park. And I knew this one, but not the live version. Then Cetera started singing all the money-making love songs and duets. So I wrote off Chicago, never really knowing anything about Kath. Boy was I wrong! It’s great to go back and learn about Terry Kath’s virtuosity. .
I can’t believe you even attempted to dissect this! Thank you! This has been my favorite song since it can out. Yes, I’m old. Terry was why Chicago was my favorite band until he passed. He doesn’t get near the discussion he deserves. Thanks again!
I got to see them in concert in the early 70's what a fantastic band. Terry Kath was a amazing. Of course Danny and Peter are no slouches either. The horn section was unbeatable then. I was a drummer ina garage band back then and couldn't wait to see Danny, but was wept away by everyone else too. On the record Danny does this great flam on the backbeat but in concert just through it in once in awhile. You can tell by the pace of the live version he was just keeping amazing time. Good job on the break down. I remember being in total shock when I heard Terry had died. I just couldn't believe it. I would love to see where his music would have gone had he still been with us.
In an interview Danny points out that when you listen to the studio version you can hear that it's 'two' drum kits. As if one Danny wasn't enough on the record !!! But your point of all these great elements colliding when they played is something we're just so fortunate to have heard. So uplifting.
I just came across your video man, I am not a guitar player, (never gave it a serious try) I'm a singer/drummer. To me T. Kath was the best ever.... Love your reaction during the TK Solo. How can anyone not Smile with amazement when watching TK play. Love the break down man. Your the best.... Thx
Was present at this concert... Tanglewood (not far from where I lived in Western Mass)... Summer of freshman year in college (University of Massachusetts-Amherst)... BUT... Terry Kath wasn't the only INCREDIBLE guitarist we heard that summer at Tanglewood... The Who & Santana also performed at Tanglewood that summer... Santana... Townshend (whom I later got to meet while working a Super Bowl in Miami). Not sure too many music fans can say they attended concerts during the same summer with The Who, Santana & Chicago... If you have had a similar two months, good on you too!
I cant think of anyone I know who plays guitar, that wouldn't have the exact same reaction as you throughout that solo section (especially the fist pump/shout). I've seen that performance many times and I completely agree. Its like Terry Kath is the hero of our story.
When I watched the Tanglewood video of 25 to 6 to 4, my son’s comment afterwards (he is 24) was, “Boy, that band sure was loud.” Ladies and gentlemen, I have totally failed as a parent. 😊
Omg !! That's funny. They're used to the Kohn Mayers and Dave Matthews ...just show them how cool they are !! Yeah saw them twice, both times outdoor..and they were loud even outdoors !!! But they were GREAT !!!!!!!
That's okay. It was just his initial comment upon being introduced to a history and genre of music which was probably pretty foreign to him. At least he was affected in one way or another... Even if only by the loudness of it. You tried to plant the seed. Maybe it will sprout. Maybe someday. You never know. It's hard being a father, man. You don't have to tell me. The fact that you tried says something about your character. 👍
I just can't get over how great a song this was, and still is! Chicago ends their concerts with this song. But, this song was released in the summer of 1970!! Musically, it just rocked the music airwaves back then, and Still does down to this day! How many songs have done that over the decades?! Awesome!
I think their cover of The Spencer Davis Groups cover of I’m a Man will also interest you. A bit of Kath’s own style mixed in with Hendrix style and more. lol
Subscribed!! I was lucky to see Terry in concert twice. Incredible player- Singer-Songwriter. Introductions is all one needs to hear. Thanks for making this video. Awesome!!
There was only one Hendrix one Page and then Terry Kath. I don’t hardly see how you can say one was better that the other. Three of the greatest that ever played the guitar!
+1 Leonid's previous/original guitarist, gone for 18 or so months now, particularly had the Terry feel down... I saw them twice live in their mostly pre-covid configuration (some member changes since, still very good), and while their take on this song wasn't nearly as long, that guy's solos were inhumanly (seemingly) effortless. I'm sure he was channeling him. Probably watched this video a few times!
Thanks for the analysis...yeah that was impressive solo....Ever listen/watch the "Leonid & Friends" Chicago covers? Their youtube studio recordings are quite impressive--alll transcribed and arranged by ear....Lead guitar on their Steely Dan "My Old School" cover is also supurb!
Awesome song by this great band. Terry Kath easily rates in my top 3 rock guitarists of all time, if not #1. I was fortunate to have seen him and Chicago live almost 50 years ago. This video clearly captures his incredible artistry and talent. I’m no guitarist myself, I tried but couldn’t get my left and right hands to talk to each other, but I found this reaction and analysis to be extremely interesting. Thank you.
so glad you got to this one at last michael, ..totally relate to your reactions, ,its unbelievable talent for 1970,, i can`t get over how many times i`ve listened to it in all these years it still hits the spot. i was 17 😂👍👍👍
Saw them live in 71' when their name was Chicago Transit Authority. I believe everyone in the band was a music major graduate at the University of Chicago.
Parazaider (Woodwinds) was the only person to earn a Degree, though I believe it was in English. (albeit he was studying music and being groomed to play for the Chicago Symphony during his College tenure). Pankow (Trombone) and Loughnane (Trumpet) were being formally trained on their respective instruments while in college, and Lamm (Keyboards) took some composition classes (he started out as an Art Major if memory serves me correctly), though none of them completed their formal studies to a Degree. Kath, (Guitar), Cetera (Bass), and Seraphine (Drums) were all self-taught.
I have had multiple copies of the CTA Album. Just a classic that I have always had on hand. Now use CD’s to keep the vinyl playable… haha. Play it often and LOUD.
This was a case of great jamming without even quoting the album solo, which was thematically amazing enough to learn as a rookie. This is the only song that made me cry tears of joy, and if l am not mistaken, you too. It takes energy to put out this level of commitment, as such an enormous loss to guitar. Thanks Michael
When I was around 13 yrs old my sister had the Chicago album that had 25 or 6 to 4 on it. Out of curiosity I played the album and realized that what was being played on the radio wasn't the same as what was on the album. When I found that solo , I played it over and over. It took years for me to find out about terry kath and have been a huge fan ever since. RIP to terry and thanks for featuring terry and Chicago.
Terry was one of those rare guys who when he was in the zone he practically became his guitar, pure passion. Criminally underrated singer as well in my opinion.
Absolutely agree, his voice was pure gold Thank you for the comment about Terry, may he rest in peace. ❤❤❤
My guess is that he was somewhat "unconscious" while playing. I don't think anyone can think about that much and that fast... attack notes and rhythm. In retrospect, he probably could not have remembered the whole solo.
I got a chance to watch parts of Terry's daughter's video on her dad...they were searching for his missing guitars. She told the story about his mom sending him to a professional to take lessons. He came home after the second lesson and told his mom he wasn't going back. When he was pressed, he told her, "They won't let me play the guitar the way it was meant to be played." That's amazing and it says so much about his insight into the guitar.
I think when he and Ceterra sang together it was the perfect compliment and beautiful vocals.
I have always considered him one of the best ever
One of the best examples of lead guitar playing ever caught on film.....note that Terry BARELY looks at his hands during this earth shattering solo.....not sure there is another guitar player that is as underrated as Mr. Kath in the history of mankind.....and of course the whole band is on fire!
He is only underrated by laypeople. Anyone worth their salt knows he was one of the very best ever.
Thomas, I've watched a couple documentaries on Terry Kath and one thing sticks in my mind more than anything else. His mom sent him to get guitar lessons and as she picked him up from his second lesson, she asked him when the next one was. He told her he wasn't going back.
When she asked why, he told her. "He won't let me play the guitar the way it was made to be played".
Looks like he figured it out.
Watching Terry Kath play guitar is like watching Joe Cocker sing. He put everything he had into it. What a musician!
Perfect analogy !!!! Yesssss!!!
100%! Kath and Cocker were UNREAL!
So true!!!
Really appreciate the way you let Terry play it through the first time, instead of talking all over it. Then went back and broke it down. Very respectful, and well done.
The original Chicago. God, there was nothing better. Their second album is absolute smashers first cut to last.
Absolutely!!!
That's big ol' Badda Bingo, there!
So is CTA. poem 58 is nitromethane.
I saw Chicago with Terry 8 times. There isn't a word to describe the experience for watching play was almost mystical. When he left us too early, the heart and soul of the band was gone.
I wept on and off for a week after Terry died. He was both the creative and musical engine of Chicago. The story Robert Lamm tells is that his lyrics were just words until Terry Kath and James Pankow (trombonist) got in the studio and got the music right. They did it in one day. They also created and arranged the horn parts almost immediately. That's how good they were.
I have long considered this to be his best solo on this tune. Even better than the iconic one on the album. He just never held back. Every gig was 110%!!!❤
No matter how many times I see this version, I am amazed...astounded. All live & smooth & raw. Dang.
Well said. You could think the final vinyl was a studio enhanced series of takes and overdubs. Not a chance. The live performance outshines the recorded version in almost every way except balance.
Everybody mentions Kath, who is fantastic, but that bass line from Cetera is awesome and never gets mentioned, plus he's singing!
Yes, you could say Cetera was a fantastic and underrated bassist. All the guys were really consummate musicians. Solid on whatever their roll on each song.
Cetera forced the devolution of this band into purveyors of adult contemporary treacle.
@@themoviedealers Or, they could have died and gone away. Many bands had to adapt to remain viable. HEART is another good example.
I love where he picked up on what the guitar was playing and started playing the same lick.
Jimi Hendrix said would you guys like to tour with us. Y'all guitar player is better than me and they said yeah we'll play
I love how Terry is starting the song whether everyone is ready or not. He was so ready to jam this one.
He’s just waiting for the drum kit to be set up. He’s like a thoroughbred race horse at the gate.
It's that "gotta keep the show" going mentality. Dead space is the last thing you want as a band/artist :P
@@jongiles415 Not if you're the Grateful Dead 😉
Lol
@@brianweldon4243 Grateful Dead sucked....they relied on an acid high audience....no one else could stand the garbage they called music.
If you watch the whole Tanglewood set you’d know that this is not the beginning but rather a problem with Danny’s cymbals
To me, it was clear that during Terry's solo, HE was setting the pace. Everyone else in the band was following *him*, and not the other way around. What a master he was! Huge fan of him and the band.
Taking cues off each other, like a fine tuned jazz band, or any genre really where the players are aware and alive in the moment.
Focus in on any instrument any time you listen to this live version and you'll be amazed. There's just no weak links in a band like this. Great reaction, Michael! This was a banger!
Terry Kath had one of the greatest right hands that ever graced a stage.
Kath was just blistering the whole song.... What a guitarist we lost when he died.... Hendrix, when asked how it felt to be the greatest guitarist in the world, said, "I don't know; you need to ask Terry Kath." Hendrix toured with Chicago once and got see Kath every night.
Terry was a bassist before taking the guitar chair. Also a phenomenal vocalist. Definitely one of a kind.
I think their best songs were when Kath sand harmonies with Ceterra
This is a classic! As good a guitarist as any from that period, he was truly amazing, pity he died in such a stupid way, he had so much more to offer 😥
Terry was amazing. As good as any player of his day. Creative. Driven. The band was totally awesome. WOW!
Every gun is a loaded gun. NEVER forget.
Not just that period. Terry was a monster guitarist.
@@handmadehearts - As good as any guitar player of any day...
Amazing Guitarist!! The Best I've Ever Seen!! Rest In Peace 🕊️ Dear Terry!!
I've said it lots of times before: Terry Kath could access "the zone" at will. Just watch him. As soon as the solo starts, that dude is completely off in his own world.
I’ll say it again the talent on that stage will never be repeated!
I am a keyboard player but I love this channel for the music theory lessons. I saw Chicago in 1969 when they were still CTA. First concert I had ever been to. Terry was amazing!! The whole band was great. Opening act was another horn band from San Francisco called "Cold Blood." Lead singer was a woman named Lydia Pense. She is still preforming. I will never forget this experience. Thanks Michael for all that you do. Love your passion. You help me keep the keys in my hands!!!!
I'd have to say you picked the right double bill for your first concert-wow! Terry Kath was such a phenomenal guitarist, what incredible soloing he does! CTA back then was ferociously good, wish I'd seen them live. Cold Blood is one of my favorite bands, Lydia Pense I have seen live and she kicks ass-all that soulful power in a 5 foot woman! To see two horn sections like that must've been quite the experience!
@@Marcus_C51 Back in the day I was more of a Lydia fan than a Janis fan. Yes, I was trained in jazz and big bands, so to see horns in rock music was really something special. Some 54 years later, I am still a huge fan.
Of that blistering lead, so many notes picked full, not all pull offs and hammer-ons. He was a monster player. So underrated.
One of the all time greats. Never really gets enough attention but man was unbelievable.
This entire concert is mindblowing
25 or 6 to 4., Always what's a big smile on my face. No matter what I'm going through that day.
This is my favorite concert recording of all time. I come back to watch it a lot!
Ah, those were the good old days! No dancing troupe, no hi-tech light show, no designer backdrops. Just a messy, wire-covered stage full of talent. Man, they were cookin' this one!
The amount of bullshit going on on stage to distract from the lack of musical talent at modern concerts is incredible
Haha absolutely!
@@jefffawcett So true.....the 70's was the last true era of talented musicians and singers....nothing today comes close.
No autotune either!!!
Greta Van a fleet would like a word.
It’s like the kids stepped right out of the 60s/70s.
I highly recommend watching this whole concert in full it’s fantastic and mesmerizing watching Terry and guys do their thing..
There have been countless great musicians and bands, and it's easy to focus in one or two and say "that's the best it's ever been done!" However, when I listen to Chicago live I'm convinced they were one of the absolute elite. Every musician, song, performance....impeccable from start to finish. This group had it ALL: great songwriting, elite musicianship, PASSION, extraordinary vocals, and attention to detail. No one artist or group is "The Best," but few have done it as well as Chicago.
This may be one of the greatest rock songs of all time. There are so many layers to it and every single member of the band is just on point.
Mike’s face melts a million times, classic reaction. There is actually a second full solo; which is hard to find. Love to see you react to “ Make me Smile” from the same concert.
Thanks for this. More Terry Kath!!! Kath is criminally underappreciated in the realm of guitar heroes, songwriters, and arrangers. See his daughter's documentary as soon as you get the opportunity.
One of my favorite vids of Chicago- pure chaos in the beginning - drummer can't quite get the (ride?) symbol to stand, people helping him- meanwhile Terry starts feeling it and just launches, they pull it together just in time and man how good was that...
Just discovered your channel. Love, love, love it. Keep rock alive, my friend. We need this genre now more than ever. So uplifting.❤❤
Every time I watch this performance, I fully expect his guitar to burst into flames.
That's very funny because until I read it, I didn't realize that yeah, exactly!
Terry Hath is such a hidden gem in the guitar world.
He shouldn’t be hidden. He’s up there with the best, and he might be the best.
This is my favorite Chicago song to sing and play. Thank you for breaking it down. I’ll play it your way. Hey, this video is 25 or 6 minutes long 😂❤
NOOO the set up is great! Terry starts going before the drums are set and then the drummer gives the cue and it’s go time!
Terry’s tone came from 5 things, his two hands, his guitar, a Wah-Wah pedal and an old tube amp that actually picked up some local radio stations causing the heavy reverberation sounds.
That smile when the horns came in. Oh man, why can't people make music like this any more? I know, I know. My "old man yells at clouds" is showing.
@Brian Stanaland Look up Leonid and Friends! They're a Russian band that covers Chicago (Terry Kath era) Danny Serephine is good friends with them, and did a video with them!
Enjoy! 😎✌️
@@robertkroberjr.157 Leonid and Friends are awesome. They really nail everything they cover.
There could be an equal guitar solo somewhere….and an equal band performance somewhere…….
But there will never better …. ever !
I’ve been mesmerized 100s of times watching this , and I’ll watch it 1,000s more , I’ll never tire of it …
Simply the best , truly the best .
Bass magic from Peter ..
The rest of the band superb
Peace from BC Canada 🇨🇦
It's funny but I recall the first time I ever heard this song, late at night in the back seat of grandma's car looking at the light's of Calgary as we drove toward her sister's house. I was age 7 the brain doesn't forget greatness even after 54 plus year's, at the time I was perplexed about the deeper meaning in the song but i think now it's about the band jamming late in the night.
Terry Kath is so underrated. I always loved his playing and incredible energy. Not only could he play he could
sing very well. If you want to get blown away by him, watch "Make Me Smile" from the same show.
Not only that.. Terry played a bunch of other instruments too..He was gifted by the Lord for sure.
"Terry Kath is so underrated." Did you think of that all by yourself?
@@mikeymutual5489 - Thank you!!! 🤣🤣🤣👍
He was never underrated by anybody that plays guitar and that's all that matters
@@mikeymutual5489 be nice ! It feels better!
Thank You!!! Mr. Kath is probably THE most underrated guitarist! Here in this he is Eric Clapton and Frank Zappa combined! Even sprinkle in some Hendrix! He is all these guitarists in one! Love his tone here! And like you said...his playing to rhythm. This is what separates him from a "shredder." I personally can only take so much of shredding. But Mr. Kath's rhythm/sense of time makes this beautiful! It's like a bluesy, fonky, concerto!
Terry went to my High School. Many of the band members were from my neighborhood. Probably one of the best group of musicians and vocalists to form a rock band.
One of Hendrix's favorite players. This performance puts an exclamation point on Jimi saying "you gotta see Chicago live to appreciate them".
so friggen raw.....Terry puts everything he has into it plain and simple, can give 2 shits what anyone thinks.....just him and that guitar.....love this
So glad you did this one. Terry Kath is my all-time favorite guitar player.
TK was a great guitarist and the horn section was brilliant! The horns reminded me of another favorite band of mine,Tower of Power!
I never noticed it myself, but I read one time that someone thought Terry Kath sounded like Ray Charles when he sang. I got to thinking about it and he really did…almost in an uncanny, unnoticeable way! For some reason, most people don’t associate their voices.
I just got through watching this all the way through, and watching Terry literally brought tears to my eyes because he was sooo incredibly good. It was just the epitome of someone being what psychologists call a “self-actualized” person, and being absolutely the best they can be. It is just an emotional thing to watch because he’s so otherworldly. And for the world to lose someone like this at such an early age because of a senseless accident…it’s just so incredibly sad. It’s like losing John Lennon…so sad and unfair to the world. How much did the musical world miss out on because they died so early?! 🫤
And by the way, let’s don’t forget that Jimi Hendrix told Terry Kath that Terry was better than him. That pretty much says it all as far as Terry’s talent. I really don’t think it’s possible for anyone to be any better than Terry. There’s just so high a human being can reach and I think Terry reached the pinnacle.
My first rock concert was either Terry Kath's last or penultimate show. Dad took me either to November 30th or December 1st, 1977 at Oakland Coliseum Arena. First rock concert with friends was Rolling Stones at Candlestick Park. Alas, that ticket stub is missing too.
I'm much younger but my first ever show was a Chicago show they my Dad took me to I think in 2002 ish. No Terry or Pete but they still rocked.
Also man do I miss candlestick. My Dad was a season ticket holder for 25 years and we seldom missed a 49er game.
Haven’t heard this one in quite some time. Great tune!
This is Michael’s best reaction video. I’ve never heard him chant so many times for a solo and then say let’s start over. I love Terry’s playing.
Brilliant breakdown Michael! Terry was lost way too soon, but luckily left us with a few gems. I love your approach. Peace and love from NC.
Before I even started playing guitar , he's solo in the studio version hook lined and sinker me into what I strive for in a solo. You have so many guitar greats likes Hendrix ,Stevie ray ,Johnny winter and so many more coming from that era but this guy was the one who really made me wanna play guitar solos. That wah sound! Great video!!
Was on a Paul David video when this notice came up on UA-cam. Had to jump over.
Terry never repeated the same solo, he always improvised on the basis
This shows that he touched what he felt at that moment.
He's like a jazz musician doing a solo
I have a proverb that says that "some card the wool and others get the fame"
Terry has been one of the greatest and unfortunately he left us very young.
THANK YOU…thank you thank you. Terry Kath and his tone got me to pick up a guitar….!!!
I saw an interview with Lamm where he said Terry was a big improviser live. And sometimes he would back himself into a corner while soloing and then would muscle his way out of it. Incredible energy. Fun to watch him man handle that guitar. At times its seems like hes going to break the neck. His 7 minute solo on south california purples on the carnegie hall album is another masterpiece
Terry Kath, GOLDEN being. No words.
YESSSSS FINALLY!!!! I cant believe this was 4months ago and i didn't see it till now. Ive been waiting for this moment!! Thanks mike
Peter Cetera gets a lot of hate for the direction he took the band after Terry died, but man he was a great underrated bass player.
I grew up in the 80s. The first Chicago song I knew was probably Saturday in the Park. And I knew this one, but not the live version. Then Cetera started singing all the money-making love songs and duets. So I wrote off Chicago, never really knowing anything about Kath. Boy was I wrong! It’s great to go back and learn about Terry Kath’s virtuosity. .
His dynamics and the odd rhythmic structure of some of his licks is just so special, he's amazing!
I can’t believe you even attempted to dissect this! Thank you!
This has been my favorite song since it can out. Yes, I’m old. Terry was why Chicago was my favorite band until he passed. He doesn’t get near the discussion he deserves.
Thanks again!
Dude was awesome - Jimi loved this dude's playing -
I do believe that Terry was a shredder. The way he played the instrument on here is “shredding it.” Awesome player and a good guitarist.
I got to see them in concert in the early 70's what a fantastic band. Terry Kath was a amazing. Of course Danny and Peter are no slouches either. The horn section was unbeatable then. I was a drummer ina garage band back then and couldn't wait to see Danny, but was wept away by everyone else too. On the record Danny does this great flam on the backbeat but in concert just through it in once in awhile. You can tell by the pace of the live version he was just keeping amazing time. Good job on the break down. I remember being in total shock when I heard Terry had died. I just couldn't believe it. I would love to see where his music would have gone had he still been with us.
I was 14 when he died and I still remember where I was and what a gut punch it was to me.
In an interview Danny points out that when you listen to the studio version you can hear that it's 'two' drum kits. As if one Danny wasn't enough on the record !!! But your point of all these great elements colliding when they played is something we're just so fortunate to have heard. So uplifting.
I just came across your video man, I am not a guitar player, (never gave it a serious try) I'm a singer/drummer. To me T. Kath was the best ever.... Love your reaction during the TK Solo. How can anyone not Smile with amazement when watching TK play. Love the break down man. Your the best.... Thx
I love Terrys voice as well especially on Make me Smile.
Terry Kath is so incredibly underrated. Always loved this era of Chicago.
You must be some kind of musical genius to come up with that incisive comment. SMH
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Why are you crapping on his comment? Did he forget to have you preview before he posted?
Back under your bridge.
@@mikeymutual5489 got an axe to grind evidently?
@@ethanreed8400 Yup. Against people who post dopey and mindless comments like "underrated."
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Fantastic reaction to one of the best ever!!! RIP Terry Kath!!
This was an eye opening song for me when I was a kid. I saw a band cover this live and it blew me away. To this day one of my favorites
Was present at this concert... Tanglewood (not far from where I lived in Western Mass)... Summer of freshman year in college (University of Massachusetts-Amherst)... BUT... Terry Kath wasn't the only INCREDIBLE guitarist we heard that summer at Tanglewood... The Who & Santana also performed at Tanglewood that summer... Santana... Townshend (whom I later got to meet while working a Super Bowl in Miami). Not sure too many music fans can say they attended concerts during the same summer with The Who, Santana & Chicago... If you have had a similar two months, good on you too!
So excited for this! I've shown this Terry Kath solo to so many people and it never fails to impress.
I cant think of anyone I know who plays guitar, that wouldn't have the exact same reaction as you throughout that solo section (especially the fist pump/shout). I've seen that performance many times and I completely agree. Its like Terry Kath is the hero of our story.
When I watched the Tanglewood video of 25 to 6 to 4, my son’s comment afterwards (he is 24) was, “Boy, that band sure was loud.”
Ladies and gentlemen, I have totally failed as a parent. 😊
Omg !! That's funny. They're used to the Kohn Mayers and Dave Matthews ...just show them how cool they are !! Yeah saw them twice, both times outdoor..and they were loud even outdoors !!! But they were GREAT !!!!!!!
That's okay. It was just his initial comment upon being introduced to a history and genre of music which was probably pretty foreign to him. At least he was affected in one way or another... Even if only by the loudness of it.
You tried to plant the seed. Maybe it will sprout. Maybe someday. You never know. It's hard being a father, man. You don't have to tell me. The fact that you tried says something about your character. 👍
@@Mark-bw1wx I'm actually his mom. It's tough being a father and it is tough being a mom. 😀
I just can't get over how great a song this was, and still is! Chicago ends their concerts with this song. But, this song was released in the summer of 1970!! Musically, it just rocked the music airwaves back then, and Still does down to this day! How many songs have done that over the decades?! Awesome!
Excellent video. The trombone on this song is one of my favorite things ever. TK is a god! Thank you for making it.
I think their cover of The Spencer Davis Groups cover of I’m a Man will also interest you.
A bit of Kath’s own style mixed in with Hendrix style and more. lol
One of the best....He directed that band..Love Terry..Smokin!
Subscribed!! I was lucky to see Terry in concert twice. Incredible player- Singer-Songwriter. Introductions is all one needs to hear. Thanks for making this video. Awesome!!
One of my all-time favorite songs. Lots of layers and great sounding music
There was only one Hendrix one Page and then Terry Kath. I don’t hardly see how you can say one was better that the other. Three of the greatest that ever played the guitar!
Love this performance! You gotta look up Leonid and friends! They cover the Terry Kath era, and so much more!
+1 Leonid's previous/original guitarist, gone for 18 or so months now, particularly had the Terry feel down... I saw them twice live in their mostly pre-covid configuration (some member changes since, still very good), and while their take on this song wasn't nearly as long, that guy's solos were inhumanly (seemingly) effortless. I'm sure he was channeling him. Probably watched this video a few times!
@springertube I agree. Sergei was as close as I've ever heard to Terry on this song. The whole band is top notch.
@@rockinredneck57, it was the war that caused that. Sergei is Ukrainian.
Thanks for the analysis...yeah that was impressive solo....Ever listen/watch the "Leonid & Friends" Chicago covers? Their youtube studio recordings are quite impressive--alll transcribed and arranged by ear....Lead guitar on their Steely Dan "My Old School" cover is also supurb!
Terry Kath 🎸 legend
Awesome song by this great band. Terry Kath easily rates in my top 3 rock guitarists of all time, if not #1. I was fortunate to have seen him and Chicago live almost 50 years ago. This video clearly captures his incredible artistry and talent.
I’m no guitarist myself, I tried but couldn’t get my left and right hands to talk to each other, but I found this reaction and analysis to be extremely interesting. Thank you.
One of the greatest guitar solos ever!
Happens to be my favorite solo of all time. Love this song. Love this performance of this song. Just killer.
Terry was phenomenal here, and was on fire the entire set.
so glad you got to this one at last michael, ..totally relate to
your reactions, ,its unbelievable talent for 1970,, i can`t get over
how many times i`ve listened to it in all these years it still hits
the spot. i was 17 😂👍👍👍
Saw them live in 71' when their name was Chicago Transit Authority. I believe everyone in the band was a music major graduate at the University of Chicago.
Parazaider (Woodwinds) was the only person to earn a Degree, though I believe it was in English. (albeit he was studying music and being groomed to play for the Chicago Symphony during his College tenure). Pankow (Trombone) and Loughnane (Trumpet) were being formally trained on their respective instruments while in college, and Lamm (Keyboards) took some composition classes (he started out as an Art Major if memory serves me correctly), though none of them completed their formal studies to a Degree. Kath, (Guitar), Cetera (Bass), and Seraphine (Drums) were all self-taught.
Amazing guitarist. all off the dome. Real time. Talk about being in the moment. Crazy good.
Love Chicago! and your passion too! Music is sooo awesome 🎉❤
Bought this LP when it came out, played it constantly, still have it to this day. Saw the Terry Kath Doc. a few years ago, what a tragedy that was.
I have had multiple copies of the CTA Album. Just a classic that I have always had on hand. Now use CD’s to keep the vinyl playable… haha. Play it often and LOUD.
Terry was the best rock guitarist of all times. Even Hendrix confirmed stated this.
And Terry didn't have UA-cam to learn from back then...dude was natural talent
And to think this was done over half a century ago. Extremely talented band.
Great job of analyzing this incredible solo, even today one of the best solo’s of all time. Listen to Danny Serapheni ? Jamming on the drums😊
Terry Kath rockin' the Jay Leno "Canadian Tuxedo" and blowing minds! Such an amazing talent tragically taken away too soon.
This was a case of great jamming without even quoting the album solo, which was thematically amazing enough to learn as a rookie. This is the only song that made me cry tears of joy, and if l am not mistaken, you too. It takes energy to put out this level of commitment, as such an enormous loss to guitar. Thanks Michael
When I was around 13 yrs old my sister had the Chicago album that had 25 or 6 to 4 on it. Out of curiosity I played the album and realized that what was being played on the radio wasn't the same as what was on the album. When I found that solo , I played it over and over. It took years for me to find out about terry kath and have been a huge fan ever since. RIP to terry and thanks for featuring terry and Chicago.
def my favorite Chicago song. a stone cold jam!!!