Today is Jan 24, 2024. Yesterday sadly marked 46 years since Terry Kath died. The band was not the same after that. This timeless 1970 classic now brings tears to my eyes. It was their first big hit reaching the top 10. The city of Chicago was very blessed to have this band no matter how much mayor Daley despised them.
@@fayewittwer5208They were probably written-off as scumbag hippies at the time. Anything "anti-establishment" (don't know how Chicago fits into that category) was frowned-upon. It shows how ignorant people were in those days (and still are today, for that matter).
I've never considered them to be from Chicago for two reasons: they relocated to California and the melodies and horns are so warm and brilliant, we always took them to the beach.
They really weren't the same without Terry. Peter helped them tread water for a while and then he left and I really don't think there is much left of the original band.
50 years later, I still can’t believe the courage behind Kath’s vocals… he was all in / make or break, and he didn’t hesitate… probably the best vocal performance in rock, because he was right on the edge, and didn’t back down…
I'm a guitar player. I can surely say kath was great... Hendrix thought so too... Even said he was better... Think of all the great music that never happened... But how awesome is the music that did happen.
Great description - right on the edge. Only other thing that comes close to that description is Lennon on Twist and Shout but Kath had a more soulful voice.
Terry Kath did in fact make us smile till this day 2024 wed 4.10. I'm now 65 and still blessed to hear how Terry Kath had a fantastic voice as well as being a guitarist virtuoso I don't know how they have completely underated his overall gift for the world of pure raw excellence with such moving powerful soulful music thank you Terry Kath for your contribution to the history of music
I'm 72. Teenage years had a lot of Chicago in them. I was too inexperienced them to appreciate the talent of the guitarist; Upon hearing him from this end of my life I can;t understand why he was not held in better regard for his talent
They lived next door to me for a few months right around this time. As a little kid sitting by the cracked garage door watching them make music is something that you never forget.
How cool is that? A woman named Desiree was kind enough to give me the history of the band a few years ago when I found a vintage Chicago Christmas album. I was just a little kid in 1970, but I lived in Chicago during this wonderful music time. My parents were both musicians. when they were young. My neighbor used to practice with the window open upstairs and the music would flow down to the street. What a fabulous time to grow up. We all knew we were lucky as well as Blessed.
I love watching Terry Kath play. He isn't simply playing his guitar or trotting out well worn exercise patterns, he BECOMES the guitar. He IS the guitar. His mind absolutely disappears into the music and the guitar simply becomes an extension of what is going on in his head at the time. His hands just do what he is playing in his head as to how it ought to go or sound right here and he's already a dozen steps ahead of you before it registers in your brain what just happened, what he just pulled off with the ease of a flame thrower toasting a marshmallow. The really elite musicians don't seem to care if they walk on stage wearing whatever they put on that morning to measure up to some critical standard of a "professional." They don't really even seem to care if anyone is watching them, or try to show off this or that move or repetitiously exhaust exercise scales with B-S antics to impress the fans who just jump on musical band wagons as a method of including themselves in whatever is popular today. Terry just puts his head down and becomes the music. When experienced guitar players, hear what TK is doing with his instrument, and while listening, trying to imagine, trying to figure out, or simply attempting to follow what is emanating out of him, we just put our guitars away, sit down, watch intently, and try to soak up as much of the energy he is throwing off to absorb the feeling with him. His aura just seems to blast out of his guitar and cover you with an incredible blanket of supernatural oneness with the music. He deconstructs and reconstructs his guitar in patterns and ways that are alien to mere mortals and shares his pure natural genius without quarter. To those who understand, receive, contemplate, become jealous of, admire, and stand in awe of Terry Kath, he is in a class all by himself. If music is what feelings sound like, Terry Kath IS music.
When they toured Europe a member of a famous British band made a disparaging remark about the band. His response to me was classic. "British guitar players ain't got no soul". Terry had "soul".
I see alot of diehard Chicago fans making comments, but imagine being me, I've never heard of Chicago or any of their songs, I'm laying in bed just flipping through some UA-cam shorts before I go to sleep for the night and 1 pops up that says Chicago 25 or 6 to 4, Terry Kath solo, I almost flipped past it, old looking vid, way before my time, but something hooked me, thank god it did because by the end, my mind was completly blown, they are all awesome and Terry Kath is an absolute beast! Live music of today has been completely destroyed by backing tracks and auto tune, I'm having more and more respect for bands taking the most basic archaic (by todays standards) equipment and turning out absolute masterpieces, I'm so excited now to go back and listen to some of their full albums, take care and thanks so much for hanging in to end of my long post, be safe
Music then, was truly about capturing lightning in a bottle........a moment in time, a sound that NOBODY else could imitate or recreate. There was truly a purity to it, no computers and nothing over engineered. It was just what was in there souls pouring out through second hand equipment. Thankfully, a lot of it was recorded for posterity. Enjoy!😊
In those early years, Chicago was likely the most exciting group on our planet. Most every member was a superb musician. The ways they blended on record and stage drop my jaw still.
my husband plays guitar and has seen the original lineup three times and he says Terry Kath is beyond question the absolute best pure guitarist he has ever heard in his life...he is amazing beyond a doubt....sad he was gone so soon....R.I.P.
I am in Bloomingdale, West of Chicago, I am 74 and my girlfriend 76, she tells me back in the day her girlfriend was going out with Terry Kath, before the terrible incident we all know about. Back then I was a 60's guy, but over the years I now recognize how great they were, regards from Chicago area!
I saw the original band three times too. Twice at the Boston Garden. One of those so lucky to be in the fifth row on the floor after meeting a woman and her family at Hampton Beach, NH and told her I loved Chicago and was going to get tickets for their upcoming concert at the Garden and she said she knew someone at the Garden and could get me tickets right up close to the stage. I didn’t believe her but gave her my phone number. Sure enough she came through. Unbelievable to be that close to the stage. Those two concerts were 1973 and 1974. Then I saw Chicago again at Schaefer Stadium (old Patriots stadium) in Foxboro, MA when they toured with The Beach Boys in 1975 plus Fleetwood Mac and a few other bands. Unbelievable concerts.
I always said, when Terry Kath died so did Chicago. I was watching a video of an interview with different group members a few days ago, and guess what? Robert Lamm said exactly the same thing! I had never heard anyone else say that before, but it was a pretty old video.
At this time, Chicago was probably the most talented of all rock and roll bands in the world. Yes, better than the Stones, Beatles, Eagles, Doobies, etc. Truly amazing songs from this concert that remain timeless.
@@DanielFrost21 I live in Chicago and feel ashamed for not realizing this fact, I always listened to them " Saturday in the Park" , but never thought they were considered so high!
Thats for sure......discovered Chicago from the Carnegie live show ....became everlasting fan to this day.im 62yrs old and time sure flys by...rick.RIP Terry.
Chicago Transit Authority was great, but Tower of power, Blood Sweat and Tears both had great horn sections. BST also had David Clayton Thomas with great vocals. I miss horn sections in rock.
Oh what a decade. Early on with Chicago, Boston, Hendrix, Joplin, Beatles and Stones, Elton, Neil Diamond. Later with Fleetwood Mac, Heart, Billy Joel. Who knew how good we had it then? But we know now, don't we? Who am I leaving out?
Chicago's Greatest Song - "Make Me Smile" written by James Pankow, powerful main vocal and monster guitar by Terry Kath, killer drum breaks by Danny Seraphene, and magnificent horns by Pankow, Parazaider, and Loughnane. The best !
Man, Terry's solo in this slayed me all over again---it's been awhile since I've heard him him rip it up! So fluid, love his phrasing and his right hand staccato picking is so good!
Insisted that their first three albums be doubles .. had to take less royalties- they had so much fantastic material - this full lp track is their best in my opinion- lots of incredible stuff till Terry passed
When I was in high school, actually only ninth grade, I fell in love with this band, and to this day I still listen to them often. The original members are legendary. LOVE THIS!!!!!!!!!
Same…my freshman year 1969. Does Anyone Really Know What Time It Is. Got to see them in 1971. Originals. Not the same without Terry but still love them!
At 70 and 50 years later, still listen to their music, which was so much ahead of their time, an amazing band and specially Terry Kath, which he will never be forgaten.
I agree. Also, the Boston Bruins died when Bobby Orr retired, the Los Angeles Dodgers ended when Don Drysdale retired, boxing ended when Ali retired, the NFL no longer exists since Satin made Marcus Allen retire, no film is worth a free large popcorn to sit a moment through since Paul Newman died, and if there is one good reason that any television in America is on after 11pm since Carson gave up his hosting desk I haven't heard it. And speaking of the New York Yankees and Boston Celtics, where have you gone, Jeremy McGrath? I agree with you, Foster Covers. The Answer: Stay home alone, close it down, and jerk it.
Mr Kath's vocals are incredible, add his superb guitar playing and you are watching a rock maestro. RIP TK never equalled. I remember waiting for the albums to be released and rushing to the record stores to get the vinyl out and play for the first time, over 50 years ago, cherished times and thoughts. Thanks Chicago!
This really takes me back! 1975. Their pictures plastered all over my bedroom walls. My dad coming in, looking at them and shaking his head. Miss you, Daddy! Miss those days!
The brilliance of Chicago and Terry Kath in particular, was how they blended musical genres using an unparalleled mastery of instruments and composition. Listen closely to their music and it's obvious they were devout students of all aspects of the discipline. Little wonder that no less than Hendrix himself declared a sincere appreciation for what he did with the guitar. A troubled soul perhaps, but an amazing artist no question. Rest in peace Brother Kath.
I am 58, growing up all my life I heard this song thousands of times before Cell phones and internet. Now getting to see this video, no wonder Hendrix said if you want to see the greatest guitarist, go see Kath. What a great time to live and now my appreciation for this song is multiple fold. I could watch this over and over forever! RIP Kath! I am no guitar or music expert, but I believe you may have been the first shredder, if not at least the start of shredding!
I am astounded by Terry Kath, I had no idea that he was so good, singing and guitar! Incredible. I agree with everyone on this post, all who see what is so evident in his performance. I now see--a little late--that Chicago was one of the best bands of the seventies, and the century!
I’m 50 years old and I’m just discovering this Rock God. I always thought Chicago was some easy listening crap that my parents listened to in the 70’s 😂
It’s Really Sad That Terry Kath NEVER Got The Recognition When He Was Alive And Especially After His Unfortunate Passing and IT STILL CONTINUES TO THIS DAY 😢😢😢😢😢😢😢
Chicago will ALWAYS be one of the best bands to ever grace a stage. Terry Kath will remain THE guitar legend. I loved this song the first time I heard it and I still love it today.
It borders on criminality that TK is somehow totally forgotten as a preternatural talent…both in vocals & guitar. I mean…when demigod Jimi comments that “The dude from that Chicago band is better than me,”….enough said!!
I have always loved how Kath was in tune with every musician on stage and could improvise then and there, like he does with the drummer in the beginning of that break in the middle.
Loughnane did not have a very good night. . Lots of fracking plus several high notes he never attempted. Just left them out. But I get it. Brass players chops can let you down at any time.
Because of my age, I was born in 71, I was first familiar with their 80s stuff. As I got older, I went backwards to their early stuff. Love it! R.i.p. Terry
There will never be another like Terry Kath, a voice like I never thought possible. Combine him with the superb talent of each musician in Chicago and the result was magic. After Terry's passing, the band was not the same. RIP Terry, I'm sure Heavens music is even better with you there. To this very day you are sorly missed. Much love and respect. ✝️
Terry Kath, one the most underappreciated guitarists!! Such soul and passion with an unending energy!! You cannot sit down while this song is playing!! Bravo and Well Done Sir!! Rest in Peace brother
And just to let you know,And the vintage,old and classic Chicago Transit Authority called and also known as " Chicago " hit song called Dialogue part 1 and 2 is my most favorite Chicago famous,legendary and known tune,@charlesaracich5377!!!
The guitar solo in this song is impressive. Flawless. I wish it would have continued .His 25 or 6 24 solo is one of the best solos i have ever heard. He was great for sure.
I played this song for my 19 year old in the car one day and he loved it. He added it to one of his playlists and later we watched the Rick Beato What makes this Song Great for this song together. I would assume anyone here has watched that video but if not search it out.
As a drummer when young, I practiced to Chicago more than any other band or songs. When ask if I could take lessons from anyone, I chose Chicago's drummer, Danny Seraphine. There's a reason for that. Listen.
If you saw Chicago after 1977, you didn't really see Chicago because Terry Kath was no longer there. Hendrix said he was the "greatest guitar player in the universe". His guitar playing and vocals were not replaceable.
When I first heard them in 77 I thought Terry's voice Barry Whites or Mean Joe Greens, I saw an album with them on it and was kinda shocked. Oh and I lived there from 77-82..
Today is Jan 24, 2024. Yesterday sadly marked 46 years since Terry Kath died. The band was not the same after that.
This timeless 1970 classic now brings tears to my eyes. It was their first big hit reaching the top 10. The city of Chicago was very blessed to have this band no matter how much mayor Daley despised them.
Why did he hate them
@@fayewittwer5208They were probably written-off as scumbag hippies at the time. Anything "anti-establishment" (don't know how Chicago fits into that category) was frowned-upon.
It shows how ignorant people were in those days (and still are today, for that matter).
I've never considered them to be from Chicago for two reasons: they relocated to California and the melodies and horns are so warm and brilliant, we always took them to the beach.
Terry died January 23 my 15th birthday ❤
They really weren't the same without Terry. Peter helped them tread water for a while and then he left and I really don't think there is much left of the original band.
Terry Kath was incomparable.
53 years after the fact.
@@davidmonroe4780 wtf does that mean?
24 t0 6 is still my fave solo ever.
@@krimpoo 25 or 6 to 4
@@krimpooPretty sure he meant, it’s been 53 years and there still isn’t anyone who’s been able to compare with him.
50 years later, I still can’t believe the courage behind Kath’s vocals… he was all in / make or break, and he didn’t hesitate… probably the best vocal performance in rock, because he was right on the edge, and didn’t back down…
I'm a guitar player. I can surely say kath was great... Hendrix thought so too... Even said he was better... Think of all the great music that never happened... But how awesome is the music that did happen.
Great description - right on the edge. Only other thing that comes close to that description is Lennon on Twist and Shout but Kath had a more soulful voice.
Well said. 👍
It is actually in incredibly difficult song to sing
And he did it on the album in one take after others tried to sing it and didn’t quite nail it like they wanted.
Everyone needs to watch the documentary that Terry Kaths daughter made recently. It's amazing and it's for free on UA-cam
Any link to find in UA-cam Terry documentary??
@@user-tq5kk9ns7x Search for “The Terry Kath Experience” / the trailer for it is called Searching for Terry, I believe.
@@user-tq5kk9ns7x ua-cam.com/video/f7egJTtz10E/v-deo.htmlsi=iSlxrRiayBGBHcbI
The Terry Kath Experience - it's on UA-cam
YES!! It’s real special!!
Terry Kath did in fact make us smile till this day 2024 wed 4.10. I'm now 65 and still blessed to hear how Terry Kath had a fantastic voice as well as being a guitarist virtuoso I don't know how they have completely underated his overall gift for the world of pure raw excellence with such moving powerful soulful music thank you Terry Kath for your contribution to the history of music
68, and I totally agree 👍 ❤
I'm 72. Teenage years had a lot of Chicago in them. I was too inexperienced them to appreciate the talent of the guitarist; Upon hearing him from this end of my life I can;t understand why he was not held in better regard for his talent
Timeless and phenomenal as heard it then in H.S years and now 70..loving and appreciative to the max ❤
Terry was unbelievable musician im very glad that we both appreciate Chicago's music thank you stay safe
Happy late birthday
Terry Kath one of the most underrated guitar singers of all time so sad that he is no longer with us.
Yes he underrated as a singer
Amazing guitarist and what a voice he had! 😍
Hendrix agreed
He's far from underrated! Everyone knows his brilliance!!!!
@@gilliantait9379 jimmy Hendrix liked this guy!
Nobody played like Terry back then.
Way ahead of his time
Alvin Lee was close, but not quite.
Hendrix said he was the best.
Well Clapton was no slouch
@@billpoplin2534nope he said he was one of his favourite American guitarists.
This solo, his rhythm playing, and his voice are still hard to replicate
Got the first album when they were "The Chicago Transit Authority" before they were forced to drop the Transit Authority and become just "Chicago".
Where do you get these facts ???? They weren't forced AT ALL . geez ... Read up before you spew falsehoods
They were Threatened.
Me too !
@@johnb2905 Agree--one can not believe everything in the media.
@@johnb2905 Was this political? They didn't want them to use the name Chicago Transit Authority? (CTA)?
They lived next door to me for a few months right around this time. As a little kid sitting by the cracked garage door watching them make music is something that you never forget.
What address? I'm from Chicago!
Totally wonderful and fantastic.Thank you for sharing
Wow what a situation that must have been 😮
How cool is that? A woman named Desiree was kind enough to give me the history of the band a few years ago when I found a vintage Chicago Christmas album. I was just a little kid in 1970, but I lived in Chicago during this wonderful music time. My parents were both musicians. when they were young. My neighbor used to practice with the window open upstairs and the music would flow down to the street. What a fabulous time to grow up. We all knew we were lucky as well as Blessed.
@tsfurlan So am I, and if I remember correctly, he went Taft. I went down the road at Lane.
I love watching Terry Kath play. He isn't simply playing his guitar or trotting out well worn exercise patterns, he BECOMES the guitar. He IS the guitar. His mind absolutely disappears into the music and the guitar simply becomes an extension of what is going on in his head at the time. His hands just do what he is playing in his head as to how it ought to go or sound right here and he's already a dozen steps ahead of you before it registers in your brain what just happened, what he just pulled off with the ease of a flame thrower toasting a marshmallow.
The really elite musicians don't seem to care if they walk on stage wearing whatever they put on that morning to measure up to some critical standard of a "professional." They don't really even seem to care if anyone is watching them, or try to show off this or that move or repetitiously exhaust exercise scales with B-S antics to impress the fans who just jump on musical band wagons as a method of including themselves in whatever is popular today.
Terry just puts his head down and becomes the music. When experienced guitar players, hear what TK is doing with his instrument, and while listening, trying to imagine, trying to figure out, or simply attempting to follow what is emanating out of him, we just put our guitars away, sit down, watch intently, and try to soak up as much of the energy he is throwing off to absorb the feeling with him. His aura just seems to blast out of his guitar and cover you with an incredible blanket of supernatural oneness with the music. He deconstructs and reconstructs his guitar in patterns and ways that are alien to mere mortals and shares his pure natural genius without quarter. To those who understand, receive, contemplate, become jealous of, admire, and stand in awe of Terry Kath, he is in a class all by himself.
If music is what feelings sound like, Terry Kath IS music.
He was a god!!! Hendrix knew it. Some people are talented, some slip those surly bonds and are absolutely timeless. He’s one of those rare treasures
You got that right 👍
When they toured Europe a member of a famous British band made a disparaging remark about the band. His response to me was classic. "British guitar players ain't got no soul". Terry had "soul".
Terry was a legendary master musician, great talent resting in peace
It’s as if the guitar is playing him. He was one with it.
Saw these fellas at Pine Knob Michigan back in 76. Our generation had the greatest music.
It sure did!😎
I was a valet car Parker there back then
Yes!
Born in Michigan in 77. 60s and 70s was truly the best time for music.
We saw them at Soldier Field in ‘76 or ‘77. Largest concert I’d ever been to! I was 17 or 18. Ohh the memories and outstanding music!❤ ☮️ ✌🏻
So so under-rated kick ass band better than most today
The real Chicago... an incredible band.
This early recording/production value is so on point, talented as well...
I see alot of diehard Chicago fans making comments, but imagine being me, I've never heard of Chicago or any of their songs, I'm laying in bed just flipping through some UA-cam shorts before I go to sleep for the night and 1 pops up that says Chicago 25 or 6 to 4, Terry Kath solo, I almost flipped past it, old looking vid, way before my time, but something hooked me, thank god it did because by the end, my mind was completly blown, they are all awesome and Terry Kath is an absolute beast! Live music of today has been completely destroyed by backing tracks and auto tune, I'm having more and more respect for bands taking the most basic archaic (by todays standards) equipment and turning out absolute masterpieces, I'm so excited now to go back and listen to some of their full albums, take care and thanks so much for hanging in to end of my long post, be safe
Music then, was truly about capturing lightning in a bottle........a moment in time, a sound that NOBODY else could imitate or recreate. There was truly a purity to it, no computers and nothing over engineered. It was just what was in there souls pouring out through second hand equipment. Thankfully, a lot of it was recorded for posterity. Enjoy!😊
@@birdie9680their souls
Criminally underrated guitarist. That simple.
I don't know about that, Jimmy Hendrix sure said Kath was the best guitar player ever
One of the greatest songs ever of my lifetime.. I am 57..
@@Kathy-bk6cgHendrix was joking!
@@stepanbandera5206 oh !
Huh! Terry?
The talent on that stage will never be repeated!!
It just amazes me how 7 super talented musicians stumble upon each other and create this.
Never!
You got that right incredible musicians
I agree, but Leonid and friends are awesome playing their music!
Never 7 better musicians on a stage at one time...ever.
So sad the way he died your up there with angels
In those early years, Chicago was likely the most exciting group on our planet.
Most every member was a superb musician. The ways they blended on record and stage drop my jaw still.
Yes, every one was a true musician in his own right. My favorite band by far.
@@edgeorgie1922 lee is good but I usually hear a mistake ,or two or three.
Still are
@@edgeorgie1922 ... I thought Lee wrote most of the horn parts.......
@@Himlee335 ... Didn't he write the horn charts?
Oh wow, we miss Terry, RIP
my husband plays guitar and has seen the original lineup three times and he says Terry Kath is beyond question the absolute best pure guitarist he has ever heard in his life...he is amazing beyond a doubt....sad he was gone so soon....R.I.P.
agreed
Jimmy Hendrix, who played a major role in Chicago's history, said of Terry Kath, "He is better than me!"
There is no doubt about that
I am in Bloomingdale, West of Chicago, I am 74 and my girlfriend 76, she tells me back in the day her girlfriend was going out with Terry Kath, before the terrible incident we all know about. Back then I was a 60's guy, but over the years I now recognize how great they were, regards from Chicago area!
I saw the original band three times too. Twice at the Boston Garden. One of those so lucky to be in the fifth row on the floor after meeting a woman and her family at Hampton Beach, NH and told her I loved Chicago and was going to get tickets for their upcoming concert at the Garden and she said she knew someone at the Garden and could get me tickets right up close to the stage. I didn’t believe her but gave her my phone number. Sure enough she came through. Unbelievable to be that close to the stage. Those two concerts were 1973 and 1974. Then I saw Chicago again at Schaefer Stadium (old Patriots stadium) in Foxboro, MA when they toured with The Beach Boys in 1975 plus Fleetwood Mac and a few other bands. Unbelievable concerts.
Watching and listening to Terry Kath makes me smile! :)
Me also watching Chicago with Terry Kath Era was the best music. What a great band. Top 2 of my hit parade folks. Led Zeppelin #1. Love the brass....
Same!
I always said, when Terry Kath died so did Chicago. I was watching a video of an interview with different group members a few days ago, and guess what? Robert Lamm said exactly the same thing! I had never heard anyone else say that before, but it was a pretty old video.
@@ronlemons5316 I hear Lamb say to the horn section, "I love you guys, but Terry was special."
@@mstewart109 Never was a zep fan. The Robin Trower Band, oh yeah.
At this time, Chicago was probably the most talented of all rock and roll bands in the world. Yes, better than the Stones, Beatles, Eagles, Doobies, etc. Truly amazing songs from this concert that remain timeless.
Agreed. The original Chicago lineup was one of the most talented group of musicians ever assembled.
Kath is awesome, but The Who reigned supreme at the time.
I think i agree.
@@DanielFrost21 I live in Chicago and feel ashamed for not realizing this fact, I always listened to them " Saturday in the Park" , but never thought they were considered so high!
Yep I'm with you on that! Still love them! ❤ I wish Terry was still with us!
Who believes if Terry didn't have his accident he would still Grace the world with his guitar?
Thats for sure......discovered Chicago from the Carnegie live show ....became everlasting fan to this day.im 62yrs old and time sure flys by...rick.RIP Terry.
He still does!
@@johnobrien8542 He still does for those that remember his greatness
@@Dr.John1975 memories are just a play away....Terry is immortal. He never died
@@Malibu1515 you're absolutely right. But he was taken away from us all too soon
The best era for this band, so hungry and so talented … Kath was so brilliant
They really rocked when Kath was with them.
Zepfan59 Hasn't been the same since IMO.....
So true!
They were a lot younger, too. That helped.
After Kath passed , Cetera took lead and turned them into a ballad band .
They sure did.Love their sound!! To top it off, this music is from CHICAGOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!
One of the best horn sections of all times.
You see and here what a Horn section adds to a band! These guys are having fun!!!
Southside Johnny and the Asbury Jukes also had a really great horn section as well . . .makes the band sound so big.
Chicago Transit Authority was great, but Tower of power, Blood Sweat and Tears both had great horn sections. BST also had David Clayton Thomas with great vocals. I miss horn sections in rock.
I gotta say Terry Kath has to be one of the top 5 guitarists of all time....
most def.
And when they asked him to join the band he was a bassist.
And Rolling Stone didn't even include him in their top 100 greatest guitarists. Pathetic just like the leftist rag they are.
@@Malibu1515 💩
At least top 5
Jimi Hendrix
Terry Kath
Robin Trower
Eric Clapton
Jimmy Page
Terry Kath was absolutely one of the greatest guitarists of all time. What a loss.
Terry Kath - the best percussive guitarist of all time. And what an incredible soulful singer.
Ever hear of Cory Wong?
That is a PERFECT description of his playing style.
No.@@chasbodaniels1744
JIMI HENDRIX THOUGHT SO TOO!!! M O'B
How can you be a fan of music and not love Chicago? They are so unique and just musical.
Jimmi Hendrix said Terry Kath was a better guitarist than he was!
You got it! Musical groups are usually, well -- musical.
@@frankfarago2825 not as often as you might think!
live at canegie hall. is a great album
@johncournoyer3624 I have actually never heard it but I need to check it out!
Let me go back to the 1970s when I die. That was heaven.
As one Bradford to another I concur!
Yes please.
# tag 70's rule! LOL
you got that right !
Oh what a decade. Early on with Chicago, Boston, Hendrix, Joplin, Beatles and Stones, Elton, Neil Diamond. Later with Fleetwood Mac, Heart, Billy Joel. Who knew how good we had it then? But we know now, don't we? Who am I leaving out?
Just pure unadulterated Rock in Roll, I’m 62 can’t get enough of it!!
Chicago's Greatest Song - "Make Me Smile" written by James Pankow, powerful main vocal and monster guitar by Terry Kath, killer drum breaks by Danny Seraphene, and magnificent horns by Pankow, Parazaider, and Loughnane. The best !
Don't forget Cetera's bass. Listen to the isolated studio track, it's awesome.
Even Jimi Hendrix was in awe of Terry Kath.
@@dannosoar2534 indeed ;)
Thanks for the info,I was listening to the song in the car today 😊
Man, Terry's solo in this slayed me all over again---it's been awhile since I've heard him him rip it up! So fluid, love his phrasing and his right hand staccato picking is so good!
At 63, when someone asks me to show them something, I show them Terry Kath. No introdution needed. I let the man speak for himself!
As it should be
Terry Kath was just incredible.
I must say, without UA-cam, one would not have any idea, how great they were in their beginnings. Fearless and brillant.
Insisted that their first three albums be doubles .. had to take less royalties- they had so much fantastic material - this full lp track is their best in my opinion- lots of incredible stuff till Terry passed
Wow , whenever I hear Chicago , it instantly takes me back to those days that we're simple and free.
That guitar tone and playing is ethereal if you just pay attention to it it is like from another world
Terry WAS Chicago!! Wow...his talent, energy, and vocal delivery is unmatched by anyone who has come since!
When I was in high school, actually only ninth grade, I fell in love with this band, and to this day I still listen to them often. The original members are legendary. LOVE THIS!!!!!!!!!
Same…my freshman year 1969. Does Anyone Really Know What Time It Is. Got to see them in 1971. Originals. Not the same without Terry but still love them!
@dyates6380 Wondering if this is Doug from J'ville, who also was into Bowie's Fame?
At 70 and 50 years later, still listen to their music, which was so much ahead of their time, an amazing band and specially Terry Kath, which he will never be forgaten.
50 some years later, and I can't get enough
What fantastic music. No one has ever been better. Love the horns. Brings back memories of high school. Here in 2025
NO other band has had the brass as talented as Chicago!!
EWF
I love Terry's voice!
Terry Kath should always be mentioned among Rocks greatest guitar players.
His voice is often overlooked, but he always reminded me of Ray Charles!
Me too!
Terry Kath maybe one of the most underrated guitar players of all time. He is truly missed. rip terry
Best generation of music... The 70s
The band to me pretty much ended the day he died. He was the heart n soul of Chicago. All the games we used to play......
I agree. Also, the Boston Bruins died when Bobby Orr retired, the Los Angeles Dodgers ended when Don Drysdale retired, boxing ended when Ali retired, the NFL no longer exists since Satin made Marcus Allen retire, no film is worth a free large popcorn to sit a moment through since Paul Newman died, and if there is one good reason that any television in America is on after 11pm since Carson gave up his hosting desk I haven't heard it.
And speaking of the New York Yankees and Boston Celtics, where have you gone, Jeremy McGrath?
I agree with you, Foster Covers.
The Answer: Stay home alone, close it down, and jerk it.
Peter Cetera took over and his briches got too big for his head. They partied like rock stars in Colorado! Well they were!
Mr Kath's vocals are incredible, add his superb guitar playing and you are watching a rock maestro. RIP TK never equalled. I remember waiting for the albums to be released and rushing to the record stores to get the vinyl out and play for the first time, over 50 years ago, cherished times and thoughts. Thanks Chicago!
You're so right that there is no equal. And yeah, we waited for the albums, which I recall being around $3 each at the record store.
This really takes me back! 1975. Their pictures plastered all over my bedroom walls. My dad coming in, looking at them and shaking his head. Miss you, Daddy! Miss those days!
Kaths voice was so rich and soulful- so underrated!!
The brilliance of Chicago and Terry Kath in particular, was how they blended musical genres using an unparalleled mastery of instruments and composition.
Listen closely to their music and it's obvious they were devout students of all aspects of the discipline. Little wonder that no less than Hendrix himself declared a sincere appreciation for what he did with the guitar. A troubled soul perhaps, but an amazing artist no question. Rest in peace Brother Kath.
Danny and his superb drumming gave this band that extra kick.
Chicago was his idea
Except he was kicked out because he couldn’t keep time 🤷🏻♂️
Real Music. Not the pretend stuff they are sampling today. Pure skill and talent
Two Words: GREAT BAND!!! Still listening and enjoying in 2020.
2021!
4/14/21 Ditto.
@@thegarbagegladiators4735 Yoo, Hoo!!
Check out Leonid & Friends from Russia.spot on.
@@charlesbyron9709 Indeed. They are a great tribute band!
Terry's voice is full of Soul and Passion great artist..Sad day when the music world lost Mr.Kath...shame😢
I'm 58, childhood memories....but it doesn't seem so long ago....just a moment ago
67 here
I am 58, growing up all my life I heard this song thousands of times before Cell phones and internet. Now getting to see this video, no wonder Hendrix said if you want to see the greatest guitarist, go see Kath. What a great time to live and now my appreciation for this song is multiple fold. I could watch this over and over forever! RIP Kath! I am no guitar or music expert, but I believe you may have been the first shredder, if not at least the start of shredding!
So agree!!!!!
I am astounded by Terry Kath, I had no idea that he was so good, singing and guitar! Incredible.
I agree with everyone on this post, all who see what is so evident in his performance. I now see--a little late--that Chicago was one of the best bands of the seventies, and the century!
Terry Kath was a beast on guitar.
A BEAST!!!!!!
I’m 50 years old and I’m just discovering this Rock God.
I always thought Chicago was some easy listening crap that my parents listened to in the 70’s 😂
@@erosionhead420 No way......they had some rocking music!
@@erosionhead420 And you're 50?
It’s Really Sad That Terry Kath NEVER Got The Recognition When He Was Alive And Especially After His Unfortunate Passing and IT STILL CONTINUES TO THIS DAY 😢😢😢😢😢😢😢
You can't say enough about this band.........Kath is just amazing
Chicago will ALWAYS be one of the best bands to ever grace a stage. Terry Kath will remain THE guitar legend. I loved this song the first time I heard it and I still love it today.
It borders on criminality that TK is somehow totally forgotten as a preternatural talent…both in vocals & guitar. I mean…when demigod Jimi comments that “The dude from that Chicago band is better than me,”….enough said!!
I have always loved how Kath was in tune with every musician on stage and could improvise then and there, like he does with the drummer in the beginning of that break in the middle.
RIP Terry Kath (January 31, 1946 - January 23, 1978), age 31
You will be remembered as a legend.
Interesting....I share his birthday and he died on cousin's (basically my brother) birthday.
It pisses me off every time I listen to Terry Kath play. He robbed himself and us of years of great music. So much talent wasted in an a careless act.
Very beautiful music from Chicago, proud fan for over 50 years, Master Musicians
That 3 piece horn section is second to none. No sour notes anywhere! Terry had such a soulful voice.
Sorry, but this concert is full of sour notes from the trumpet player. The only flaw in this otherwise terrific concert.
@@mikeymutual5489 It demonstrates how hard playing in a loud band like this is on the lips of the horn players, especially song after song.
How did Peter Cetera dislike the horns in their songs? They made the band.
Loughnane did not have a very good night. . Lots of fracking plus several high notes he never attempted. Just left them out. But I get it. Brass players chops can let you down at any time.
Because of my age, I was born in 71, I was first familiar with their 80s stuff. As I got older, I went backwards to their early stuff. Love it! R.i.p. Terry
It's like a whole other world & so much better than the 80s stuff!:))
So true !!! CTA was one of their best!!!!
Same here!
Better before 80s in my book. Got to bubble gum pop sounding for me....
There early stuff with Terry Kath was the best! Then David Foster made them into an incarnation of David Foster. Yuck…
50+ years later, it still sounds awesome as it first did!
Back when music was music! Truly one of the best bands ever.
Still listening in 2025. The Heart and Soul of the band. Terry has been gone 47 years today.
#ripterrykath
genius guitarist and vocalist who had one helluva rhythm section,gone way too soon,rip six stringer
I never get enough of their first four albums. Unbelievable. Anything more groundbreaking?
There will never be another like Terry Kath, a voice like I never thought possible. Combine him with the superb talent of each musician in Chicago and the result was magic.
After Terry's passing, the band was not the same.
RIP Terry, I'm sure Heavens music is even better with you there. To this very day you are sorly missed. Much love and respect. ✝️
Terry Kath, one the most underappreciated guitarists!! Such soul and passion with an unending energy!! You cannot sit down while this song is playing!! Bravo and Well Done Sir!! Rest in Peace brother
And a voice similar to the great Ray Charles .
My favorite Chicago song!
And just to let you know,And the vintage,old and classic Chicago Transit Authority called and also known as " Chicago " hit song called Dialogue part 1 and 2 is my most favorite Chicago famous,legendary and known tune,@charlesaracich5377!!!
Terry Kath the total Monster of Rock package. The world misses you
Thanks dad for introducing me to Chicago
The guitar solo in this song is impressive. Flawless. I wish it would have continued .His 25 or 6 24 solo is one of the best solos i have ever heard. He was great for sure.
His singing in make me smile is great too. Amazing singer and guitar player wow!!!
Greatest, most underrated guitar player ever!!
I played this song for my 19 year old in the car one day and he loved it. He added it to one of his playlists and later we watched the Rick Beato What makes this Song Great for this song together. I would assume anyone here has watched that video but if not search it out.
Terry absolutely attacks that guitar and his intense vocals….simple magnificent
Maybe the best song ever written by a trombone player???
🥰
I dunno. Glenn Miller had a good run.
@@atticusgalt10good call
As a drummer when young, I practiced to Chicago more than any other band or songs. When ask if I could take lessons from anyone, I chose Chicago's drummer, Danny Seraphine. There's a reason for that. Listen.
If you saw Chicago after 1977, you didn't really see Chicago because Terry Kath was no longer there. Hendrix said he was the "greatest guitar player in the universe". His guitar playing and vocals were not replaceable.
We were truly blessed with the BEST rock back in the day . !
TOTALLY AGREE. WE HAD IT MADE MUSICLY, AND I KNEW IT!!! M O'B
My whole life I never gave Chicago much thought. Then I saw a video of them doing Make Me Smile. It made me smile. 😊
I only wish there were WAAAAAY more Chicago tracks with Terry on vocals
I think when he passed the band was never the same. Setera changed the sound
I second that thought 🙋♂️
Ditto that SJS!!!
@@nancyjarvis-demuth3236 100% agree with you Nancy Jarvis-Demuth!!
@@hadrianwall9157 I "third" that thought!!
Untouchable
this transitional period in music is one of the greatest periods in rock music history.
Man, the more I study Gary Kath’s playing the more intimidated I become. He was absolutely fearless. He really was the greatest.
He was the heart and soul of Chicago .
His soulful voice makes you think you're hearing an older black R & B singer from the '60's😮 just INCREDIBLE
When I first heard them in 77 I thought Terry's voice Barry Whites or Mean Joe Greens, I saw an album with them on it and was kinda shocked. Oh and I lived there from 77-82..
Terry's voice is probably my favorite all time !
A band like this only comes around once.
So true!
And never forget that,,Terry Kath!!!
Holy shit. That's a lot of energy on stage right there.
Such an underrated guitarist...Terry Kath was an icon and I will never forget him