Chicago Transit Authority - CHICAGO.... began on February 15, 1967, at a meeting involving saxophonist Walter Parazaider, guitarist Terry Kath, drummer Danny Seraphine, trombonist James Pankow, trumpet player Lee Loughnane, and keyboardist/singer Robert Lamm. Growing out of several bands from the Chicago area in the late 1960s, the original line-up consisted of Peter Cetera on bass, Terry Kath on guitar, Robert Lamm on keyboards, Lee Loughnane on trumpet, James Pankow on trombone, Walter Parazaider on woodwinds, and Danny Seraphine on drums. Cetera, Kath, and Lamm shared lead vocal duties. Billboard ranked Chicago ninth on the list of the 100 greatest artists of all time and one of the world's best-selling groups of all time, having sold more than 100 million records. They had five consecutive number-one albums on the Billboard 200... 38 Studio albums and 3 Live albums.
I got into Chicago big time when they came out. For many years, though I can no longer listen to their beautiful music. After the "final Terry event" I was bothered, disturbed. Read the entire story, I understand. Still, can't get past it.
That song has always been fire. ❤️🔥 So is the band. There's never been another band like Chicago. Seen them 3 times and the audience was standing during every song.
Chicago.... Tower Of Power.... Earth, Wind & Fire... Blood, Sweat & Tears... "They Had Them, So, It Just Made It That Much More Awesome"..... "Now I Know"... I Smile
I heard that Peter Cetera's jaw had been wired due to an attack by a Dodger fan after a Dodger game in LA. Knowing that, it's easy to see him not opening his mouth much as he sings. Not to take away from Terry Kath's great guitar playing, if Peter was still feeling the effects of a broken jaw.........great job singing
One of Jimi Hendrix's favorite guitarists, Terry was so damn good. I believe I’ve heard from members of Chicago or Terry’s daughter the he & Jimi talked of recording together and see what happens -but of course Jimi passed If I’m mistaken my apologies
Saw them at SIU Carbondale/Illinois in May of 1971. I was a senior in high school and our band director took us to the concert. First time for 18 year olds to smell that aroma of burning grass and watching a fantastic band. Never forget.
I saw them when they were calling themselves the Chicago Transit Authority...they were so different from the bands I had previously seen: Beatles, Stones, Dylan, Who, Cream, Hendrix, Grateful Dead, Jefferson Airplane, etc...
Was fortunate to see them perform three times. First time was a school assembly in 1971 the last hour of the day. They never announced what the assembly was for. More than half the students ditch😮 likely their last time😂 Although it was special for us being the only High School of the others that was chosen then, it wasn't unusual for Chicago to do that when they were in towns for performances.
Chicago was the reason I would only buy speakers with horn tweeters back in the 70’s and 80’s. Back then there were “stereo” stores which only sold stereo systems. Kenwood, Yamaha, Pioneer etc. Along with a smorgasbord of speaker manufacturers. You could test drive any of the systems with different speakers in a soundproof room. To my ears the speakers with the best sound reproduction for horns were the ones with the horn tweeters. Today those systems and the speakers are highly collectible as they quit making them with Kenwood the last one I saw in 1992…..as the song says…Those were the days my friends!!!!! Cheers
Great tune and reaction. I hope you listen to the Drifters version of " White Christmas " if you don't want to react, just listen for yourself, and smile. Clyde Mcphatter"s voice shines in this song. All the best to you.
The horns came in much later and I think a couple of band members left when management wanted to introduce them. That was the never ending line up of Chicago, so many different band members over the years. This song was banned in Singapore but it was simply about song writing and still being up at 25/26 mins to four. At least that’s how the Professor of Rock explained it. Great reaction 😊
Glad you were able to see them in a live. The trombone player was gettin' down during the guitar solo. Always makes me smile.😊 If you haven't checked out Steve Perry (former lead singer from Journey)... or haven't checked out his most recent stuff... you should check out We're Still Here from his Traces album. He's still one heck of a great vocalist! Traces was released in 2018. He also just released a new Christmas album Season3. Just would like to see people acknowledge that some of the old folks are still killin' it. Steve was 70 when he released Traces. Might have another album in the works at 75.
Best solo in guitar history. I was 7 in 1970 visiting my grandparents in Pine Bluff, Arkansas. My parents had front row seats to a concert the next day in Little Rock and asked if I wanted to go with them. I told them I’d rather play with the kid next door. Humongous bad decision. But, my mom’s best friend that got my ticket, had to go to the doctor the next day cause she was deaf. Today, I would have gladly traded places.
Back when we thought the "power trio" was the end all, be all of rock purity, along came CTA and blew us away with that full sound, complete with brass section.
Chicago had a songwriting problem (which is what this song is about), otherwise they would be a lot more iconic. Musically there is nothing to improve on. I said they had a songwriting problem, but they really nailed it when they nailed it. This one, for example.
Go dig up their debut album when they were known as The Chicago Transit Authority and play these two tracks: "Introduction" and "Poem 58". Guitar player Terry Kath wrote "Introduction" and sang lead vocals. He was called "The White Ray Charles" by his bandmates. Soulful baritone voice! "Poem 58" is nine minutes of PURE FUNK led by Terry Kath on guitar, Danny Seraphine on drums, and Peter Cetera on bass. Kath's guitar will make you want an ice pack for your jaw after you pick it up from the floor! ua-cam.com/video/j8aJiLUaWGI/v-deo.html When they were "The Chicago Transit Authority", they were the house band at the Whisky a Go Go in LA. One night between sets, Jimi Hendrix, who was in the audience, went to their dressing room after catching their first set. He approached their sax player Walt Parazaider and said, "You guys have a horn section that sounds like one set of lungs AND A GUITAR PLAYER THAT'S BETTER THAN ME! You wanna go on the road?" They said "YEAH!". And that's how they became Hendrix's opening act on a national arena tour.
Now you've stumbled apon my favorite group & my favorite song of theirs. I love every song on this album! Went to see the current Chicago band do the whole albumn as their concert. Loved it even though many were not there. I never thought I would ever get giddy over a band but I was like a teenager at that concert. This live video is awesome but the studio version is better in my opinion.
I've seen a few stinkers! I had to walk out on meatloaf, Bat Out of Hell tour. Waited years to see Aerosmith and Steven Tyler couldn't hold a note and he was popping pills on stage, and this was in the seventies during their prime. I don't care about that as long as he he could have sung. Seen a few stinkers but out of more than 200 shows that's not too bad at all! I never stopped liking Steven Tyler, just saying. ✌️❤️🤟🥁
I also prefer the studio version. Audio quality is often poor on live performances. That said, this is a worthwhile vid for seeing how tight they were live. Chicago was my first concert.
My 1st album!😊 may i recommend highly a video... its called "hi ren" its 9 minutes long, but well worth it!👍👍❤️ also look up his back story..‼️‼️ genius!
The look on the trombone player’s face watching this guitar solo is priceless!!!
Exactly! To really see him enjoying Terry's playing, you need to watch I'm A Man from this same concert.
Chicago Transit Authority - CHICAGO.... began on February 15, 1967, at a meeting involving saxophonist Walter Parazaider, guitarist Terry Kath, drummer Danny Seraphine, trombonist James Pankow, trumpet player Lee Loughnane, and keyboardist/singer Robert Lamm. Growing out of several bands from the Chicago area in the late 1960s, the original line-up consisted of Peter Cetera on bass, Terry Kath on guitar, Robert Lamm on keyboards, Lee Loughnane on trumpet, James Pankow on trombone, Walter Parazaider on woodwinds, and Danny Seraphine on drums. Cetera, Kath, and Lamm shared lead vocal duties. Billboard ranked Chicago ninth on the list of the 100 greatest artists of all time and one of the world's best-selling groups of all time, having sold more than 100 million records. They had five consecutive number-one albums on the Billboard 200... 38 Studio albums and 3 Live albums.
They were originally called "The Big Thing" ....what a great band💯💯💯💯
Walter Parazaider went to my high school... he graduated 10 years before me
I got into Chicago big time when they came out. For many years, though I can no longer listen to their beautiful music. After the "final Terry event" I was bothered, disturbed. Read the entire story, I understand. Still, can't get past it.
Terry Kath is a frickin BEAST!
He definitely went Beast Mode for this whole concert:)
Make Me Smile will make you smile
That song has always been fire. ❤️🔥 So is the band.
There's never been another band like Chicago. Seen them 3 times and the audience was standing during every song.
One of the best live guitar solos ever! I still listen to some old Chicago now and then, and it's usually this one. ✌️❤️🤟🥁
epic guitar solo, epic band!!! love the part of the solo when he kicks in the wah-wah pedal!
Rest in peace Terry. Thank you for your gift of music Sir
I never, ever, get tired of this video!
I'd like you to react to their live performance of "I'm A Man"
Great reaction
Chicago.... Tower Of Power.... Earth, Wind & Fire... Blood, Sweat & Tears... "They Had Them, So, It Just Made It That Much More Awesome"..... "Now I Know"... I Smile
Terry Kath was an amazing player. RIP.
I saw Chicago in Montreal on Labor Day 1971. What a show..
I heard that Peter Cetera's jaw had been wired due to an attack by a Dodger fan after a Dodger game in LA. Knowing that, it's easy to see him not opening his mouth much as he sings. Not to take away from Terry Kath's great guitar playing, if Peter was still feeling the effects of a broken jaw.........great job singing
All musicians were/are so amazing! Peter Cetera is a great singer and Terry Kath was on fire! Awesome!
This the jam right here!!! The energy is off the chain. Not to mention the level of talent!
Terry Kath on Strat.... nuf said
When Jimi Hendrix named you ( Terry Kath ) as his favorite guitarist, That said a lot
GREAT SONG GREAT BAND WOOOOOOHOOOOOO!!!!!!
One of Jimi Hendrix's favorite guitarists, Terry was so damn good.
I believe I’ve heard from members of Chicago or Terry’s daughter the he & Jimi talked of recording together and see what happens -but of course Jimi passed
If I’m mistaken my apologies
How did I not request this earlier? Good job.
Because there are so many great songs from those days to remember. This is number 461 from me.
This performance was a Must Add to your collection of Classic Rock Live and my folder of your reactions.... ON THE HOUSE, as usual. Thanks again
A great classic. A real Masterpiece. 🎶🎶🎶🎶👍
Saw them at SIU Carbondale/Illinois in May of 1971. I was a senior in high school and our band director took us to the concert. First time for 18 year olds to smell that aroma of burning grass and watching a fantastic band. Never forget.
And a great time was had by all! Thank you
saturday in the park
One of my all time favorites! Thank you
I saw them when they were calling themselves the Chicago Transit Authority...they were so different from the bands I had previously seen: Beatles, Stones, Dylan, Who, Cream, Hendrix, Grateful Dead, Jefferson Airplane, etc...
Was fortunate to see them perform three times.
First time was a school assembly in 1971 the last hour of the day.
They never announced what the assembly was for. More than half the students ditch😮 likely their last time😂
Although it was special for us being the only High School of the others that was chosen then, it wasn't unusual for Chicago to do that when they were in towns for performances.
This one's on the Short List of Early Chicago Showing Out , at Next Level passion and virtuosity ...
Was blessed to see them twice in this era .
Chicago was the reason I would only buy speakers with horn tweeters back in the 70’s and 80’s. Back then there were “stereo” stores which only sold stereo systems. Kenwood, Yamaha, Pioneer etc. Along with a smorgasbord of speaker manufacturers. You could test drive any of the systems with different speakers in a soundproof room. To my ears the speakers with the best sound reproduction for horns were the ones with the horn tweeters. Today those systems and the speakers are highly collectible as they quit making them with Kenwood the last one I saw in 1992…..as the song says…Those were the days my friends!!!!! Cheers
Notice the sound when Terry steps on the "Wah- Wah" Pedal. They were quite popular in those days.
Great band, great sound
Singing a song about trying to write a song. Brilliant!
Great tune and reaction. I hope you listen to the Drifters version of " White Christmas " if you don't want to react, just listen for yourself, and smile. Clyde Mcphatter"s voice shines in this song. All the best to you.
The audience was so stoned they didn't know the song had ended:0 They were still groovin' in their heads 🤣🔥🎸
Leo Fender was very pleased with what some artist did with his creation.
@JMBOY TV I loved the reaction!
They're awesome in concert 😊
Another MUST HEAR Full Album version with (his face on cover lights on sides) ... Peter Frampton - Do You Feel Like We Do
The horns came in much later and I think a couple of band members left when management wanted to introduce them. That was the never ending line up of Chicago, so many different band members over the years. This song was banned in Singapore but it was simply about song writing and still being up at 25/26 mins to four. At least that’s how the Professor of Rock explained it. Great reaction 😊
The horn section is loving it!!
Glad you were able to see them in a live. The trombone player was gettin' down during the guitar solo. Always makes me smile.😊
If you haven't checked out Steve Perry (former lead singer from Journey)... or haven't checked out his most recent stuff... you should check out We're Still Here from his Traces album. He's still one heck of a great vocalist! Traces was released in 2018. He also just released a new Christmas album Season3. Just would like to see people acknowledge that some of the old folks are still killin' it. Steve was 70 when he released Traces. Might have another album in the works at 75.
Gonna go out on a limb here and say that you liked this one. Great, great tune.
Best solo in guitar history. I was 7 in 1970 visiting my grandparents in Pine Bluff, Arkansas. My parents had front row seats to a concert the next day in Little Rock and asked if I wanted to go with them. I told them I’d rather play with the kid next door. Humongous bad decision. But, my mom’s best friend that got my ticket, had to go to the doctor the next day cause she was deaf. Today, I would have gladly traded places.
Live is soooo much better❤
Back when we thought the "power trio" was the end all, be all of rock purity, along came CTA and blew us away with that full sound, complete with brass section.
They would spend a week playing at the Pine Knob amphheater north of Detroit.
Chicago had a songwriting problem (which is what this song is about), otherwise they would be a lot more iconic. Musically there is nothing to improve on.
I said they had a songwriting problem, but they really nailed it when they nailed it. This one, for example.
Please do BEGINNINGS by Chicago next
Go dig up their debut album when they were known as The Chicago Transit Authority and play these two tracks: "Introduction" and "Poem 58". Guitar player Terry Kath wrote "Introduction" and sang lead vocals. He was called "The White Ray Charles" by his bandmates. Soulful baritone voice! "Poem 58" is nine minutes of PURE FUNK led by Terry Kath on guitar, Danny Seraphine on drums, and Peter Cetera on bass. Kath's guitar will make you want an ice pack for your jaw after you pick it up from the floor! ua-cam.com/video/j8aJiLUaWGI/v-deo.html
When they were "The Chicago Transit Authority", they were the house band at the Whisky a Go Go in LA. One night between sets, Jimi Hendrix, who was in the audience, went to their dressing room after catching their first set. He approached their sax player Walt Parazaider and said, "You guys have a horn section that sounds like one set of lungs AND A GUITAR PLAYER THAT'S BETTER THAN ME! You wanna go on the road?" They said "YEAH!". And that's how they became Hendrix's opening act on a national arena tour.
Do "Call On Me" next
👍👍
Great song...great band...but that Terry Kath.....gone way too soon....RIP....
They don’t play em like that anymore. ❤
I never pass up clicking on Terry playing that solo.
Now you've stumbled apon my favorite group & my favorite song of theirs. I love every song on this album! Went to see the current Chicago band do the whole albumn as their concert. Loved it even though many were not there. I never thought I would ever get giddy over a band but I was like a teenager at that concert.
This live video is awesome but the studio version is better in my opinion.
Jimi Hendrix said Terry Kath was the best guitarist he ever heard!!!!!!
Those Live Rock shows in the 70s SUCKED.... said nobody I know of.
Agreed 💯💯💯💯
I've seen a few stinkers! I had to walk out on meatloaf, Bat Out of Hell tour. Waited years to see Aerosmith and Steven Tyler couldn't hold a note and he was popping pills on stage, and this was in the seventies during their prime. I don't care about that as long as he he could have sung. Seen a few stinkers but out of more than 200 shows that's not too bad at all! I never stopped liking Steven Tyler, just saying. ✌️❤️🤟🥁
A song about writing a song all nighter
I also prefer the studio version. Audio quality is often poor on live performances. That said, this is a worthwhile vid for seeing how tight they were live. Chicago was my first concert.
Horns belong in rock
Do the same concert singing Make Me Smile.
My 1st album!😊 may i recommend highly a video... its called "hi ren" its 9 minutes long, but well worth it!👍👍❤️ also look up his back story..‼️‼️ genius!
Hendrix said Kath was a better player than him
dude can play a guitar
I hate it when they use those damn Beat Box Machines for the drumming and not a real drummer.