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One of the best guitar solos...ever. Criminally underrated.
When someone asked Jimi Hendrix what it was like to be the world’s greatest guitarist, Jimi replied “I don’t know. Ask Terry Kath.”
There is a live version of this knocking around UA-cam that will blow your minds. Terry Kath was an incredible guitarist and the band was never the same after his death.
the solo is 10 times better in the live version
The performance at Tanglewood is PHENOMENAL!!! Terry Kath made that guitar beg for mercy, none was to be had. 🎸
That's the truth. Excuse me for saying this to a woman but he was the balls. He was still around when they became a bit soppy but it was clear at the time that things had changed.
@@craigedwards2940 😂 yep
True👍👍👍👍👍
Should see the live version at Tanglewood. The whole concert is fire 🔥
omg, great suggestion! Please go see them do this live - serious shredding, great band dynamics!
yes
Yes X 100000000000000
fire? hell its the best rock album in a 5 year span either way
Yes... Tanglewood ... please !
Terry Kath lead guitar, singer and
(Jimi Hendrix's favorite guitar player)
These “yunguns” just got introduced to one of the (if not THE) best rock n roll songs (best guitar solo for sure!) of all time! They will never know how growing up in the 60’s and 70’s was like! But guess what! Those of us who did… will all die every happy campers!!!!
One of the classic guitar solos by Terry Kath, r.i.p. The guitarist that blew away Jimi Hendrix so much Hendrix said Kath was the better of the two.
Yeah, and he was backstage when he tapped 1 of the horn players on the shoulder and said, "Man, he's better than me". I was watching an interview of the guy and he also said that, to this day, when people mention Terry's name, the entire band sheds a tear !!!
Such a loss.
@@HollyVee Agreed. I miss him as well 😔😞😢😭
True.
Not as good sorry
AN EARLY CLASSIC,, CHICAGO "DOES ANYBODY REALLY KNOW WHAT TIME IT IS"
Between the early 70s to mid 80s, there was NEVER a time when Chicago wasn’t on the radio-a lot.
25 Or 6 To 4 at Tanglewood has the most awesome solo!
Terry Kath, not only a guitar God but his vocals a blessing
The white Ray Charles.
100% AGREE. Checking out Terry Kath's vocals on Make Me Smile is a must! #gonetoosoon
Every high school band in America played this song, in the 70's, particularly at basketball games. It allowed all the different instruments in a high school band to be involved, including guitar, drums, and of course a horn section. I played high school basketball and it always got me fired up!
I played the clarinet . Great hearing this song, brings back so many wonderful memories.
Terry Kath, the guitarist was the driving force behind early Chicago. His era is more of a rock band, however he died tragically. He thought a gun was unloaded and put it to his head, saying "Don't worry, it's empty" and pulled the trigger and it wasn't empty. After he died, the record company started demanding they play love songs after scoring big on a couple of hits. Each member of Chicago was highly skilled. The vocalist on this song was Peter Cetera and he went on to sing most of the love songs until leaving for a solo career. Early Chicago is astounding! Agree that you need to watch the live at Tanglewood version. I saw them several times while Terry Kath was there and most recently in 2016. Always a great show.
The story of Terry Kath's senseless death always boggled my mind, still does. The man had SO much talent, and to put a gun to your head to just prove it wasn't loaded? Ridiculous...such a waste of a life. Anybody who would do that, TO ME, has a death wish, or is just plain foolish...Sigh...
Exactly.
Don't overlook Danny Seraphine who is a beast on the drums
One of Buddy Rich's favorite drummers actually.That says a lot!
Thank you for mentioning the drummer and the drums!! Is always my favorite!!
@@apooyosucks I should say so....
The drummer hitting that bass drum with those 1/32 notes the whole time, maybe it was over dubbed but in any case what a job he did. I don’t like their later lovey dovey stuff after guitarist Terry Kath accidentally shot himself in the head playing pretend Russian Roulette but early Chicago was fantastic .
Facts!
I absolutely LOVE young folks enjoying OUR music!!!!
The lineup at the time of this recording:
Bass, Lead Vocals : Peter Cetera
Keyboards, Vocals : Robert Lamm
Guitar, Vocals : Terry Kath
Trumpet : Lee Loughnane
Trombone : James Pankow
Saxophone : Walter Parazaider
Drums : Danny Seraphine
What a great lineup! It was never the same, after Kaths’s death.
So legendary.
My older brother was a teenager when this came out, and he played this album to death. It was one of the reasons he became a bass guitarist.
When I was a kid in the early 70s, anyone who started to play guitar learned to play the following three opening riffs. Smoke on the water, stairway to heaven, and this song.👍🔥🎧
So true, so true. and maybe ":China Grove".
That big brass sound is three guys, a sax, a trumpet, and a trombone.
Trumpet, Trombone ,and Saxophone.Terrys guitar Peter's Vocals and Bass guitar,Danny's drums,and those harmonies.Spectacular.
And Robert Lamm on keyboards and backing vocals.
Chicago from the 70’s is amazing, check out I’m a Man, Beginnings, Saturday in the Park and Feeling Stronger Every Day for just a few incredible songs.🔥🎧👍
Every element of this is brilliant, the rhythm lead, the horns, the vocals and harmonies, the drums and of course Terry Kath's insane lead guitar. Only one of the best songs ever recorded.
You said it perfectly
Words cannot describe the joy of watching your genuine reactions to the music I grew up on! It's like I'm reliving it through you guys and your reactions for the first time all over again!
I saw this group live when I was a student at Ohio University in the early 1970's. Terry Kath. was still with the band. What an experience to see them jam on stage. One great memory for me
I was given this album for my 16th birthday! Guess what? I still got it and the stereo to boot😁
Terry's solo at the Live at Tanglewood show was epic. He wailed. The baddest mfckin solo you will ever see.
The brass and Terry Kath on guitar. Perfect.
Terry Kath was an amazing guitar player.... even Jimmy Hendrix was amazed by him
Every member of this band just CRUSHES IT. Such a great song!
Chicago was known for their unique use of trumpet, trombone, and sax.
Of course, Terry Kath gets many accolades for his spectacular guitar-playing, and deservedly so. But can we just take a moment to give that drummer his props? Danny Seraphine is awesome. And of course, the horns (trumpet, saxophone, and trombone) are primo! Now you must react to their live performance of this song at Tanglewood in 1970. And then, after that, react to their song Make Me Smile. It's also fire!
The horns are the perfect punctuation at perfect times. Usually exclamations. I like all fills: drum, guitar, horn, KB, etc. They add a perfect spice. Horn fills are way too uncommon.
The entire band had enough talent and confidence to let everyone add their sound to the songs. Different songs showcase particular players, but no one's overshadowed. And three amazing vocalists. All results in a variety of styles that just works. It was a better time when bands like this got out to the public. Radio then, many sources now.
Yep. Danny Seraphine is one of the most underrated drummers of all time. And after watching the Chicago documentary, Now More Than Ever, yesterday, he seems like one of the nicest, most down-to-earth and least egotistical member of the band. It’s too bad he’s not with with them anymore. At least he got to play with them at their Rock ‘n Roll hall of fame induction.
@@crescentfreshbret I am very excited to be going to see Seraphine live next month! His new tour is called "Back to Chicago" (or something like that), and he has added a horn section for this tour. Can't wait!!!
@@talltulip Oh awesome! They should just let him back in Chicago. But then, who knows how he’d do being back with them again? Plus he’s been out of the band for over 30 years, so I guess reintegrating himself back into it after all that time might be awkward.
Yes, there are two tracks of drumming on this song....one laid over the other. Both fire!
This is one of the best songs, ever!
It definitely is😁Leonid and Friends Chicago Tribute Band smokes this son n others❤ saw them live 2 weeks ago in Kansas City and was fantastic
This track takes your senses on a crazy ride. One of the reasons I've always loved "Chicago" is because of their heavy use of brass... LOVE THAT... and these guys are so incredibly talented...
Fun fact: Peter Cetera had been mugged shortly before recording this song, his jaw was wired shut when he sang this.
Terry Kath was an incredible guitarist. The entire group are all incredible musicians. They had three really good vocalists, Peter Cetera, Robert Lamm & Terry Kath. Great drummer. They have horn players. There really early stuff was incredible.
You kids make me enjoy this over again as a first-timer there are many more songs from this group. Seek them out. You will not be disappointed.
Great 70s guitar! You want Great 70s drum? Try, John Henry Bonham! Led Zeppelin - Moby Dick (Live at The Royal Albert Hall 1970) [Official Video] out of this world!!!
The magic of Terry Kath...the band was never the same after he passed.
One of my favourite songs from the seventies which is saying a lot considering the multitude of incredible music that came from that era.
I remember seeing this album on my family's kitchen table it was my older brother's he just purchased it so that meant extension cords for the pool area for the turntable so we could listen and swim😁...my parent's thought it was something else because we lived in the suburbs of Chicago possibly jazz music until they heard it😂😂...great band, great song and great memories...love your reactions as always❤
Another song by Chicago featuring a different lead vocalist is Beginnings sung by Robert Lamb.
Would you please react to Chicago , Make Me Smile. It's one of my favorites by this group. You will love it because Terry Kath is the lead vocalist on this song, he has a very blues voice. You won't regret it.
Whitney Houston was asked what it was like to be the greatest vocalist. She responded, “I don’t know. You should ask Peter Cetera.”
Kath's playing behind the verses is savage.
they originally called themselves "Chicago Transit Authority", but had to change their name as the real Chicago Transit Authority was threatening to file a suit for name infringement. The City of Chicago didn't mind and liked the idea- so they were thereafter & forever known simply a "Chicago" - where all but one were born, and all were raised and schooled there. All of their albums used the Roman Numeral to signify the number of album in progression. Very impressed with you young guys enjoying and realizing the talents in this group. They were the first rock group to be invited to perform a concert at New York's Carnegie Hall which was sold out for a week in 1971(Chicago IV is a 4-album live recording of that concert). You know that Chicago sold more albums and had more Top 40 hits during the '70's than any other American group, having sold over 100 mil (25 gold, 18 platinum and 8 multi-platinum); 5 consecutive #1 albums and 20 top 10 singles; also had all of their first 7 albums in the top 100 at the same time! They are one of the longest and most successful American bands of all time (2nd to The Beach Boys) according to RIAA & Billboard; CTA album was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 2014; they have had 9 songs nominated for Grammys (the most by a rock group) - "If You Leave Me Now" did receive a Grammy; Lamm, Cetera and Pankow are enshrined in the Songwriters Hall of Fame; the original group/members were inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2016; and the group received a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award in 2020. Kath died in '78 (RIP); Cetera left in '85; and Seraphine (drummer) left in 1990. It was this solo, when performed LIVE at Tanglewood, that Jimi Hendrix was present. In an interview after the concert, Jimi Hendrix was asked how he felt being referred to as the best guitarist - to which Hendrix replied - "I wouldn't know. You should be asking that guy in Chicago".
Hello, for the last few days I keep thinking about your reaction to baker Street and the year of the cat. Since you like saxophone a lot, what about supertramp "logical song or crime of the century", if you don't know it already. If not, you might like them.... Best regards from Berlin, Germany... 😎
The high school marching band used to always play this at halftime during the football games back in the early 70s. Great times.
Imagine 1975, every High School band in America is playing this song.
Terry Kath was incredible,and one of Jimmy Hendrix s favorite guitar players,so much so he took him on tour
Chicago is known for their BRASS. It is heavy in all their songs.
Chicago: Make me smile!!
12 million views on UA-cam this masterpiece. You see what the kids are watching today with hundreds of millions of views. With no musical instruments?
Terry Kath on guitar bros .Sorry to say he passed away way too soon playing Russian Roulette. Check out Leonid & Friends on youtube. Russian cover band of Chicago. They are amazing! 25 or 6 to 4 is song they cover.
Leonid & Friends are awesome !!
Their drummer wanted to clear things up, Terri Kath was Not playing Russian Roulette. He didnt realize the gun was loaded and it was accidental not deliberate that he shot himself.
I think you'd enjoy their Saturday in the Park.
I think we listened to the music back in the day and grooved to it but took the awesome music from the 60s and 70s for granted and now we appreciate it because they don't make music like that anymore!!
Early Chicago music is a deep deep rabbit hole you will love!
Yes, Tanglewood in 1973 will blow your minds, this song. Very cusp of amateur to Stars for decades long top of the charts.
Back in the day every high school band played this at all the games! Memories galore for this guy!
The late Terry Kath... one of the best ever!
Yup...one of THE greatest guitar solos of all time period...absolutely cookin'...RIP Terry Kath our brother...thx for the post...
I was in the marching band in high school and yes, we played this song on the football field.
It was my favorite song we did!
I was in marching band too, and we played this song endlessly, to the point, I hated it, hehehe!!!
Rock musicians from this era were just that - talented and trained musicians. Next song to react to is Beginnings.
This was great quality music we teens listened to in the 70s. One of the many great bands played on the radio stations regularly
Here's what Jimi Hendrix said about Terry Kath, Chicago's guitar player. Like pretty much everyone who came to see the band perform, Hendrix was mesmerised by Kath's guitar playing, going so far as to claim that he thought the Chicago guitarist played six strings better than he did, naming Kath the “best guitarist in the universe”. High praise indeed.
"Chicago - Poem 58" will rock your socks off. It's their heaviest song and kicks serious @ss.
SOMEbody needs to react to Poem 58 for the outstanding guitar work of Terry Kath. Seriously one of the greatest lead guitar songs you may ever hear.
South California Purples as well
@@jimp4666 Wilburn reacts just did. Jaw appropriately dropped.
@@markblom8039 Saw that! Admittedly as a song, its not for everyone, but as a showcase for the lead guitar, bass and drums, it's hard to beat. They were determined to be known as a "rock band with horns" rather than just a "horn band" and songs like this proved it.
@@markblom8039 I dropped a few requests to Chod before he did it, I did to Jah Rah before he reacted and of course I paid Tre Narcisse for him to react. Still waiting for Jayvee.
Thank you gentlemen for showcasing this piece. I was a senior in high school when this tune hit the airwaves that was unfortunately edited because AM in those days could not tolerate anything beyond 3 minutes. The song is a masterpiece because of the incredible musicianship and energy. Guitarist Terry Kath played a masterful solo and Peter Cetera's lead vocal shines. I saw Chicago live back in the day (1970-75) and they were hot. Thanks again for paying homage to this track. I think you guys benefited from it.
I was in high school marching band for 4 years in a row, and we played this song, over and over and over, at pep rallies, basketball and football games, in parades we were in, and during practice, and it got to the point, where I just came to hate it, lol!! Even to this day, hearing this song, brings back all those painful memories, hehehe, but great reaction anyway, guys!
The best band I've every seen live ,, and I've seen many from the 60 tees to present day incredible live !!!!¡😊
Hearing "25 or 6 to 4" again so many years after it's release (when I was a teenager), I realize -- sorry for saying this -- that I feel sad for kids today. I don't think they have anything on their playlists that can stand a chance against the kickass music we had when we baby-boomers were young.
As a side-note, if you'd like to hear the music coming fron Chicago (the city) during the mid-60's -- when bands like Chicago (this band) were still finding their footing among the crowds, listen to The Buckinghams' AM radio hits, "Kind of a Drag" and "Don't You Care?" And their ultimate guy-song, "Mercy, mercy, mercy."
Chicago was always big on the brass. They are legend! Speaking of You’re the Inspiration, it’s mine and my husband’s song, we’ve been married 37 years.
The Legend of Terry Kath on Guitar.
Danny Seraphine's drums in this tune are incredible.
I think Peter sang this with his jaw wired, too. Impressive.
They were originally “Chicago Transit Authority,” but that was the name of the train system in Chicago and they got in trouble for using it. From then on they were just “Chicago.”
For anyone who enjoys this sound, I must recommend Leonid & Friends. They are a self-described Chicago tribute band, but they also cover E, W, & F plus B, S, & T. They are mostly from Russia with several Ukrainians. They will be touring the U.S. again, soon (I hope). They have this tune plus many others available here on YT.
Thank you for calling them a tribute band and not a cover band
@@kimchristianson9134, Some would fail to know the difference.
I remember well when early Chicago hit the scene. L&F recently helped me rediscover my appreciation of early, jazzy, brassy Chicago.
ua-cam.com/video/9_torOTK5qc/v-deo.html
Although Robert Lamm wrote this song, that's bassist Peter Cetera singing. Chicago had three primary vocalists. Lamm sang most of the "Chicago Transit Authority" debut album and also the famous "Saturday in the Park". Terry Kath sang "Make Me Smile" and "Wishing You Were Here", among others. Cetera sang this and "Feeling Stronger Every Day" and "Baby What a Big Surprise" and others.
This is one of my all time favorite songs ever too. It doesn’t get any better than this song. ❤️😁
It's just not possible to get any better than this. Terry Kath had the way. An amazing set of vocals, and what can you say about the guitar that hasn't been said a billion times. Just never say he's underrated cuz I'll gouge your eyes out with a rusty wood rasp and send a roving hoarde of giant fire ants to trample you into the ground.
Makes me want to move
Wow, the song that almost killed Nick!!😂 I was worried a couple of times that you were going to pass out! Love the passion and appreciation🔥😍🥰💖
Live in Tanglewood to witness the incredible shredding by the man Jimi Hendrix called one of his favorite guitarists, the immortal Terry Kath !!!!!!!!
Peter Cetera sang this song with his jaw wired shut. Back in the day, the Chicago Cubs were in town to play the Dodgers. Cetera went to the game. Chicago won and I guess that pissed off some marines who were at the game. They took it out on Cetera because he was a long-hair and an obvious Cubs fan. His jaw got broken in the fight. By the time the recording session came around, his jaw was wired shut but they said we gotta do this. He sang that way and it actually made him change the way he sang. He sang with clenched teeth.
Said it before and I'll say it again, "BEST BIG CITY BANGER EVER!" There's a live version at Tanglewood on UA-cam that illustrates just how pure the talent is!
Hope to see you react to PEG by Steely Dan and The Logical Song by SuperTramp in the near future... Really enjoy your channel!
Nick, I subscribed solely because of the honesty of your reaction. You were floored, and weren't afraid to show it. Throwing your hands up in the air, burying your head in your hands, and the shaking of your head combined to be one of the best reactions I've ever seen anywhere on UA-cam. Now cut yourself some slack! LOL You probably heard the short version, and heard it before it was digitally remastered. I was a freshman in HS when this song was released. It sounds 100X better digitally remastered than it did on my 45 rpm record! Throw in Terry's guitar solo and it's almost a different song. :-)
Chicago is another Awesome Band! I totally get into the Jam of all the instruments!!! Another Timeless Band! Rock On!!! 🤘🤟👊✊🤙
Gentlemen, if you have never seen Chicago in concert, you are missing out. PLEASE go see them at the earliest possibility! Three original members are still with the group: Keyboardist Robert Lamm, who composed this song, trumpeter Lee Loughnane, and trombonist Jimmy Pankow, and they all look and sound amazing, as do all the "newer" members. Stories are told that Jimi Hendrix himself marveled at the great Terry Kath's skill, and was one of Mr. Hendrix's favorites. Both Hendrix and Kath came to untimely early demises, and Chicago nearly broke up over this. They found the strength to go on, and then with the advent of MTV, Chicago found new life and new audiences, starting with "Hard To Say I'm Sorry" on 16, followed by the incredible 17, which gave us "Stay The Night", "Hard Habit To Break", and "You're The Inspiration". The departure of Peter Cetera (whole other story on that!) meant that 18 was a fairly uninspired album; however, please check out the video for "Will You Still Love Me?", which is my personal absolute favorite Chicago song of all time, bar none. It is a very complex power ballad that is very emotional with profound lyrics.
The way chicago is written, has been present since the first album, chicago transit authority
Every high school in the 70's played this song at football and basketball games.
25 or 6 to 4 Live In Tanglewood will become the greatest guitar solo you've ever heard. Check it out! Same player but he goes to 11.
Jimi Hendrix was blown away when he saw Chicago he said Terry Kath was best guitar player he’s ever seen.
Chicago with Terry Kath... we're lucky to have these recordings.. the band was never the same after Terry's passing.
Wait until you hear Terry Kath doing lead vocals on Make Me Smile. Not only was he a superlative guitarist, the man could sing too.
The brass included: 1) Trumpet, 2) Saxophone, and 3) Trombone. I hope you would react to their song, "Make Me Smile" - thank you.
That was the great Terry Kath saying hello with that guitar solo. He was the bite in their music, they went soft after he died.
Its always nice to see the live video concerts, but imo the original studio version ia absolutely the one to listen to, especially for this one--------everything is "perfect" and the sound is flawless!!! I think its one of the best combinations of vocals and instrumentation ever recorded------which I know covers an awful lot of ground but thats how I personally feel about this one----Chicago is an amazing band and they're still going strong!!
The awesome guitar player Terry Kath! Sad what happened 2 him! He is missed! May Terry Kath RIP
I would MUCH rather watch reaction videos ( especially when it's music from my era) than just listen to the music by myself. Great song love Chicago but this will forever remind me of the High School marching band AND the drill team lol Anyway glad you enjoyed it!
Thx so much guys..great as usual !!!
Now hear me out...
There is the most AMAZING BAND from
RUSSIA...name is LEONID AND FRIENDS!!!
They are the BEST COVER CHICAGO band in the world...good enuf for Chicago members to mention !!
LEONID has to make up ALL the arrangements himself..note for note they are DEAD ON !!!
PLEASE watch them...you don't have to react ..just watch in your spare time...WATCHING them is a PLEASURE !!
25 or 6 to 4 is off the charts !!
The Greatest Guitar Player to walk the Planet. Watch the Full Solo ( Tanglewood Concert Live )
I get such giggles when I watch people react to songs of days gone by. Thanks!
THIS is when Chicago ROCKED !! Terry Kath, on guitar & many of the vocals was often as in "Make Me Smile" called "The White Ray Charles" !! Terry Kath died in the 70s from a gun accident. Sorry to say when they lost Terry Chicago lost their MOJO. Sadly, that's when Chicago became a love ballad band.
One of the BEST Guitar players
Masterpiece, masterpiece, masterpiece! Wish it was my first time hearing this and yet, never gets old!!!!!! 🔥🔥
MY personal favorite guitar solo ever. 2. Beat it(EVH)RIP 3.Barracudda(Heart)