Just turned 70 in June myself. Saw Chicago the first time live on Nov. 4, 1972, exactly 50 years ago in a few weeks. When they took the stage and the horns hammered those opening notes of the Make Me Smile medley, I thought my 20 year old brain was going to stroke out. The sound was unf..ing believable. Unforgettable experience.
I've listened to Chicago for almost 50 years! And I can't understand why the photographer of this do not concentrate on the guitar leads? Terry Kath? Unbelievable and it's 2022!
This was the same year that Peter Cetera was brutally beaten by 4 marines at a dodgers stadium. His jaw was broken in several places and he lost several teeth. His jaw was wired shut for awhile and he was in ICU. After the wires were taken out , he started singing differently by not opening his mouth as much , for fear that his jaw would stick in the open position. You can see the scars on his cheek in this video. All because those marines didn't like "long haired hippies" that root for the cubs. Peter Cetera got the last laugh. It created his new singing style which made him even more unique. I wonder if they knew it was Peter Cetera of Chicago. Love you! Peter. 👍
Thanks for this piece of knowledge. I'm a 52 yo Paraguayan guy, after havig listened this beatiful, beatiful song, but covered by an outstanding group called Leonid and friens. Fraternal hug to You.
I was so fortunate to grow up in the early 70s, the music was hot 🔥 and i was 13 going on 14 we never missed anything, we also had no idea how great they be, feeling so fortunate to have been there. Cord change at 2:38 Minutes.
The best description I ever heard of Terry's style was, "He would never play one note, when two would do!" Columbia really screwed up in 1976 when they put out "Another Rainy Day in NYC" first off Chicago X. Killed the LP's chance of hitting number 1. Should have led off with "Once or Twice", one of Terry's best.
I agree, but he was kind of disappointed in the 80s hooking up with that shyster producer on all the cheezy stuff. The true stand-out talent in this band was obviously Terry Kath.
DAMN, Chicago was such bad ass band. Terry killed it everytime and can we talk about those horns? Sad to thin it ended so badly. We miss you Terry. Thank you to Michelle for such a heartfelt and intelligent tribute to her Dad. Terry will never be forgotten.
I dont know the later details and I really only like to recall the good times(who doesn't?) the good times for me were having all of chicago 1 to 8 at that time in my college dorm room.....this one is my all- time favorite, i am taken right back to those years...I heard that Terry Kath was jimi hendrix favorite guitar player!!
Mr. Seraphine, because of you, drum set sales across America in the late 60's/early 70's went up 500%. I used "air drum" your drumming and solos for my friends when I was "a kid". Thank you for your beautiful work.
I watch this video so much because I love this song and the fun dancers all around. Robert Lamm sure has unique names of songs. Question 67 & 68, Dialogue ....... and 25 or 6 to 4. He's just an all around intriguing songwriter. These guys look like little kids. They are all grown up now. Where did the time go. The original members cohesive sound really makes me happy and I want to get up and dance.
I was 14 when "Chicago Transit Authority" was released and started playing the cornet/trumpet in 1966 (fifth grade). Obviously I'd only been playing for 3 years when this song came out, yet I practiced and practiced until I was able to play the entire song with the record! Now at 68, whenever I hear this, or any of "Chicago's" songs from their first 5 albums in particular, I feel as though I'm actually back in that era! Such fond and emotional memories for me! 💖🎵🎶🎺
jjs490 Jediná na albume CTA prevzatá pieseň od anglickej skupiny Spencer Davis Group z roku 1967, ktorá v cover verzii Chicaga bola ich prvým hitom v UK od 10. januara 1970 bola v rebríčku 11 týždňov a v týždni od 14. februara obsadila 8.m. ako prvý z TOP 10 hitov skupiny po sebe, kým na vrchole bola pieseň Love Grows od Edison Lighthouse.
Peter Cetera looks more like a wood craftsman here than a lead singer, but wow what a voice he has, glad he chose to be a singer, this is one of my fav all time songs.
I am James F JR... It is because this song isn't truly featuring Terry. The entire Group was incredible. Peter Cetera everyone. Those Horns oh my. These guys have Soul like you would not believe. If you are a Musician or enthusiast you know what I mean.
I never had heard this on radio, but I had gotten an 8 track for Chicago Transit Authority and hearing this track blew my mind. The guitar runs gelling with those horns; I knew that that was something no one else had done before.
+Danny Seraphine=Don't be so hard on your self man. This is awesome, the soundtrack of my childhood and the reason I started playing drums. In our high school swing choir band we played a Chicago medley that knocked the whole town out! You, TK and PC were the locomotive force behind this. Greatest band of our time! Thank you for the inspiration. Cheers!!
I could not overcompliment Pete Cetera's voice as it overrides the 70's as satin paint glides over an undone dull wall. Well written by Robert Lamm. A beautifully mysterious thing.
classic... best rock group with horn section ever! Can anyone imagine a song like this being made today?? I know I can't. What songs are being made now that anyone will be listening to fondly 40 year from now?
None. NO one makes music like this anymore. It's just mass produced, mass managed crap. I actually feel sorry for kids today. They have no idea what real music sounds like. I began listening to Chicago when I was in 7th grade....I consider myself very fortunate to have had bands like this to listen to :)
Let's see...furious rock/fusion guitar runs over virtuoso horn ensemble, other-wordly vocals singing meaningful, poetic 60's lyrics, powered by all-universe drumming, bass playing and keyboard stylings. There's only one band that could do it like this...Chicago. Behold the wonder!
Lucky to have seen them live in 1975 at my school (University of Florida). Terry Kath was one of the greatest guitarist ever. Peter Cetera's voice - incredible and what can you say about the horn section? Rounding it off Robert Lamm keyboard and Danny Seraphaine drums. Wow! Good times a million years ago.
I think that all together it was great, but ..... now, (since 80's)new songs don't really sound as Chicago ... and Peter Cetera solo ...😰 What do you think?
This may be one of the first songs I really got hooked on... I could play it over and over again, and still love that guitar just like it was all new to me. Then I began to listen to every song they put out. Really great stuff that could be relevant today.
That was a young Peter Cetera, after getting his jaw broken in a fight at a game. Even with broken jaw Peter sang beautifully. This performance was lip-synced.
I remember seeing them in '72 sometime and I became so fascinated with brass-based rock bands because of them. Like Chase, BS&T, and others. They were the cream of the crop! Still going after all these years... though I think they really never successfully replaced Terry Kath, RIP. This song never got the recognition it deserved, either...
Chicago was and always will be legends before their time that I can rightfully sa that I was only in fifth grade when I first started listening to them and it was great jazz and Rock
+LOREK cox Sorry bro... the gene pool was cleaned with Clorox, very sadly, there is little left of the genus of the 70's... I cry myself to sleep every night at the thought. :-(
remember hearing this tune in '70, didn't get to play it until 73 in junior high school band....everybody was good enough to play the horns, we even had a guitar ace(chris smiley!) who was into terry Kath, and scales.....later in college in the marching band....Really picking up my spirit right now on this cold dreary night in new haven, vowing to record my full orchestra songs this spring in 2023....thanks fulton for a phenomenal post and taking the time to find this classic film..us older guys really appreciate being reminded of a time capsule of real music!!
Terry Was Happiest, Wailing On His Guitar 🎸🎶🎵
He Brought Us So Much Pleasure, Miss Him So 🕊️🙏🕯️
God Bless 💗🙌
I couldn't agree more...I wish there was more.
@@paulshireman7418 Amen.
God Bless 💗🙌🎶 🎸🙏
I‘m getting 70 years old soon and Terry with Chicago brings back all my youth while hearing them ever and ever again.
Just turned 70 in June myself. Saw Chicago the first time live on Nov. 4, 1972, exactly 50 years ago in a few weeks. When they took the stage and the horns hammered those opening notes of the Make Me Smile medley, I thought my 20 year old brain was going to stroke out. The sound was unf..ing believable. Unforgettable experience.
One of my favorite Chicago songs!
I've listened to Chicago for almost 50 years! And I can't understand why the photographer of this do not concentrate on the guitar leads? Terry Kath? Unbelievable and it's 2022!
I know. Terry never got the guitar hero attention he deserved❤
Chicago wanted to be absorbed as a whole band...... The democratically decided that there were no superstars, and the media towed the line
All of the artists where is superstars in their own right, yet with their egos aside and came together with perfect eloquence
This was the same year that Peter Cetera was brutally beaten by 4 marines at a dodgers stadium. His jaw was broken in several places and he lost several teeth. His jaw was wired shut for awhile and he was in ICU. After the wires were taken out , he started singing differently by not opening his mouth as much , for fear that his jaw would stick in the open position. You can see the scars on his cheek in this video. All because those marines didn't like "long haired hippies" that root for the cubs. Peter Cetera got the last laugh. It created his new singing style which made him even more unique. I wonder if they knew it was Peter Cetera of Chicago. Love you! Peter. 👍
Wow-- I am in shock...I either didn't know that this happened or had forgotten because I was too young at the time.
Such assholes, those marines ...
Thanks for this piece of knowledge. I'm a 52 yo Paraguayan guy, after havig listened this beatiful, beatiful song, but covered by an outstanding group called Leonid and friens. Fraternal hug to You.
Wow I was not aware of that incident. How horrible. That original line was incredible.
@@undertalefanyay5728 .......👍😁
I was so fortunate to grow up in the early 70s, the music was hot 🔥 and i was 13 going on 14 we never missed anything, we also had no idea how great they be, feeling so fortunate to have been there. Cord change at 2:38 Minutes.
Terry is Serious On That Guitar!!! Miss Him & His Soulful Voice. Rest in Peace, Dear 👼. God Bless.
The best description I ever heard of Terry's style was, "He would never play one note, when two would do!" Columbia really screwed up in 1976 when they put out "Another Rainy Day in NYC" first off Chicago X. Killed the LP's chance of hitting number 1. Should have led off with "Once or Twice", one of Terry's best.
@@bundinyiThank You So Much. God Bless.💗🙌🎶🎵🎸
We Were So Blessed To Have This Music Growing Up 🎶🎵🎸
Still Rocks In 2023.
God Bless.💗🙌
You’re so right, the best music ever😊
In love with this song.
Love the vibe of the era!
No music is like this!!!!
Have always loved the Chicago sound and always will.❤
Peter is a really good singer and he’s also a really good bass player this was a very good band
The greatest band ever
It appears he has a black eye or something
I think this was shortly after he had his jaw busted by a hippy baiting military guy, at a Cubs game.
One of the hardest working bands ever. They're like 'kids' here.
I agree, but he was kind of disappointed in the 80s hooking up with that shyster producer on all the cheezy stuff. The true stand-out talent in this band was obviously Terry Kath.
Terry and Peter on Duo was EPIC !! Plain and Simple
The vocals were Peter and Robert, not Terry.
This enthralling masterpiece is comprised of 44 different chords
This was back when musicianship was important.
Reflection on quality song writing and wonderful melodies of the time something completely absent today
2021, anyone?
@@dennismclaurin1487 yes
What???? Whoa
DAMN, Chicago was such bad ass band. Terry killed it everytime and can we talk about those horns? Sad to thin it ended so badly. We miss you Terry. Thank you to Michelle for such a heartfelt and intelligent tribute to her Dad. Terry will never be forgotten.
Thanks for the info. I never knew about this incident envolving Peter Cetera. So good he got out of it in good feature
I dont know the later details and I really only like to recall the good times(who doesn't?) the good times for me were having all of chicago 1 to 8 at that time in my college dorm room.....this one is my all- time favorite, i am taken right back to those years...I heard that Terry Kath was jimi hendrix favorite guitar player!!
I love ❣✌the horns in this song
これは素晴らしいです🎵
私は53年前にLPレコードを買いましたが、この曲を演奏している姿を見るのは初めてなので感動しました。♪♪♪
This was such a minor hit for them, but I really think this is absolutely one of their top hits musically.
Couldn't agree more
In the top 5 anyway. 25 or 6 to 4 will always be the song most associated with them and I think their best.
Is it perhaps because it was their very first song they released?....no one really knew them yet.
Pianoman 70s style
CTA before they shortened their name awesome my favourite song of theirs
Good lawd!! That amazing brass horn section with Kaths blazing guitar and ceteras wonderful vocals...such a masterpiece!
Yeah and Danny's s drumming that cat was a BEAST!!!!!
My absolute favorite Chicago song. This is Chicago at its best.
This is my favorite song of Peter Cetera .innocent not knowing how good he was
What a great way of putting it.
Terry's guitar is off the hook in this tune, love it!
MAGNIFICENT MASTERPIECE from MASTER MUSICIANS, the greatest band of all time, proud fan since 1967
if kath had lived longer maybe. but after his untimely passing band went the wrong way.
The best of America!
@@ernestoparodi7515 very true Ernesto
Fantastic live version of this fabulous song, thanks for posting!
Best version of this song. Amazing performance
The musicianship is absolutely brilliant here. God, it is perfectly played material. What talent!
Back when real musicians played real music with real musical instruments and talent.
What a concept.
Geoff, what a concept? lol yeah man, real musicians playing real music with real instuments
Richard Rodriguez Amen my brother, Amen to that!
The audio doesn't go with the video -
this was lip synched...
How beautiful is this syncopation of instruments in a song? Absolute joy!
Syncopation of instruments?
Mr. Seraphine, because of you, drum set sales across America in the late 60's/early 70's went up 500%. I used "air drum" your drumming and solos for my friends when I was "a kid". Thank you for your beautiful work.
I watch this video so much because I love this song and the fun dancers all around. Robert Lamm sure has unique names of songs. Question 67 & 68, Dialogue ....... and 25 or 6 to 4. He's just an all around intriguing songwriter. These guys look like little kids. They are all grown up now. Where did the time go. The original members cohesive sound really makes me happy and I want to get up and dance.
I've always thought the same...I mean the title of this one alone is genius
Forever together Chicago and Terry Kath. Like all of the greatest music ever made 65-75, Chicago was a big part of it.
I was 14 when "Chicago Transit Authority" was released and started playing the cornet/trumpet in 1966 (fifth grade). Obviously I'd only been playing for 3 years when this song came out, yet I practiced and practiced until I was able to play the entire song with the record! Now at 68, whenever I hear this, or any of "Chicago's" songs from their first 5 albums in particular, I feel as though I'm actually back in that era! Such fond and emotional memories for me! 💖🎵🎶🎺
I'm from the Chicago area and their first album was so good. Every song.
You said it Man. First one was soooo outta sight. Long version of "Im a man" is fantastico...
jjs490 Jediná na albume CTA prevzatá pieseň od anglickej skupiny Spencer Davis Group z roku 1967, ktorá v cover verzii Chicaga bola ich prvým hitom v UK od 10. januara 1970 bola v rebríčku 11 týždňov a v týždni od 14. februara obsadila 8.m. ako prvý z TOP 10 hitov skupiny po sebe, kým na vrchole bola pieseň Love Grows od Edison Lighthouse.
It was unbelievable to see them live then... they are more than music, it was an emotional experience.
I love the lyrics, and the way the band put it together, great old song . Thank you .
The way Chiago expressed themselves in song is amazing
Peter Cetera looks more like a wood craftsman here than a lead singer, but wow what a voice he has, glad he chose to be a singer, this is one of my fav all time songs.
Peter looks so cute whoever said not is blind!
Finally sank in how exceptional this band was.
Glad I grew up in the 60s and 70s, it was the best of times! 😄
This song melodic , intricate , dynamic , so well constructed and interesting
I am James F JR... It is because this song isn't truly featuring Terry. The entire Group was incredible. Peter Cetera everyone. Those Horns oh my. These guys have Soul like you would not believe. If you are a Musician or enthusiast you know what I mean.
I never had heard this on radio, but I had gotten an 8 track for Chicago Transit Authority and hearing this track blew my mind. The guitar runs gelling with those horns; I knew that that was something no one else had done before.
Chicago and Earth, Wind and Fire are two of the best bands ever. Their songs and musicianship are unmatched.
I saw them together in a private suite with 25 of my favorite people. It was magical!!!
+Danny Seraphine=Don't be so hard on your self man. This is awesome, the soundtrack of my childhood and the reason I started playing drums. In our high school swing choir band we played a Chicago medley that knocked the whole town out! You, TK and PC were the locomotive force behind this. Greatest band of our time! Thank you for the inspiration. Cheers!!
No music like this anymore. 😓
I could not overcompliment Pete Cetera's voice as it overrides the 70's as satin paint glides over an undone dull wall. Well written by Robert Lamm. A beautifully mysterious thing.
I grew up in the 60's...one of the greatest songs I can think of , bar none!!!!
Still the most beautiful music I'VE EVER HEARD!!!!
✌✌✌
Airam mahrog remarkable talent
love their music
classic... best rock group with horn section ever! Can anyone imagine a song like this being made today?? I know I can't. What songs are being made now that anyone will be listening to fondly 40 year from now?
steely dan.....
Blood sweat and tears
@@columbostuntdouble1391 - bs&t still recording??????
None. NO one makes music like this anymore. It's just mass produced, mass managed crap. I actually feel sorry for kids today. They have no idea what real music sounds like. I began listening to Chicago when I was in 7th grade....I consider myself very fortunate to have had bands like this to listen to :)
not too many
Robert Lamm has it all. Talent, great looks,height, great hair...I could go on. He has no reason to be jealous of anyone.
But never like Peter.
P Cetera is perfect !!
It's really two great songs, that tempo change in the middle is a thing of beauty!
I never thought of it that way but you are right. I love the transition.
Vintage Chicago is the absolute best! Love the song! Love the video! Rock and Roll Hall of Fame nomination. Congrats Chicago!
Terry is such an incredible guitarist.
Let's see...furious rock/fusion guitar runs over virtuoso horn ensemble, other-wordly vocals singing meaningful, poetic 60's lyrics, powered by all-universe drumming, bass playing and keyboard stylings. There's only one band that could do it like this...Chicago. Behold the wonder!
Well said
This is my absolutely number one FAVORITE Chicago song.
LOVE. 🎶🎶🎶♥️
One of my favorites. This song really didn’t get the kudos it deserved
Chicago has to be the greatest American band ever :) A God like creation (Y)
Lucky to have seen them live in 1975 at my school (University of Florida). Terry Kath was one of the greatest guitarist ever. Peter Cetera's voice - incredible and what can you say about the horn section? Rounding it off Robert Lamm keyboard and Danny Seraphaine drums. Wow! Good times a million years ago.
I think that all together it was great, but ..... now, (since 80's)new songs don't really sound as Chicago ... and Peter Cetera solo ...😰
What do you think?
This may be one of the first songs I really got hooked on... I could play it over and over again, and still love that guitar just like it was all new to me. Then I began to listen to every song they put out. Really great stuff that could be relevant today.
Lovely, beautiful song!
such an immortal awesome vintage gem!
Chicago's BEST song evet....
"This song was our first hit-bound single, that never became a hit-bound single...Questions 67 & 68..."
fiamike Ha ha ha! From the Carnegie Hall album, yes?
@@jackallen6562 you are absolutely, positively right!!
Love the horns.
So proud that this band represented my birth city so well! #legends
I've always found this to be a beautiful song.
Love Danny on drums, too!
This is Chicago at it's very best! Horns really drive this 1!
Thanks for this 1 ! Pete
Una de las mil canciones que debemos traer en el cel.
The one who sings looks so innocent.love this
Agree. Absolutely gorgeous!🌺🌸💕❤️😘
That was a young Peter Cetera, after getting his jaw broken in a fight at a game. Even with broken jaw Peter sang beautifully. This performance was lip-synced.
I remember seeing them in '72 sometime and I became so fascinated with brass-based rock bands because of them. Like Chase, BS&T, and others. They were the cream of the crop! Still going after all these years... though I think they really never successfully replaced Terry Kath, RIP. This song never got the recognition it deserved, either...
Chicago was and always will be legends before their time that I can rightfully sa that I was only in fifth grade when I first started listening to them and it was great jazz and Rock
That was insanely cool.. very vintage>. Love it.,, Can u imagine rocking along side of these guys back in the day..?
LOVE THIS SONG SO VERY MUCH,
Thank you Peter Cetera, for a Great song!!!!!!!!!!
I remember the seventies and I remember you are my favorite band
Fantastic history - I’m 66 and it sounds like today!!
Great piece of music! Love them!!!
great music great band WE WANT THIS BACK NOW
+LOREK cox Sorry bro... the gene pool was cleaned with Clorox, very sadly, there is little left of the genus of the 70's... I cry myself to sleep every night at the thought. :-(
sad but true we dont have great bands like this any more
go buy an album
Absolutely my most fav Chicago song! RIP Terry Kath, genius
Just wonderfull! 😀
One of the truly great bands of that era and yeah, the song name is a beautifully mysterious thing. Much like 25 or 6 to 4.
What I love about this video is that it's a band I associate with the 70's in a very 60's setting.
Absolutely one of my favorite Chicago songs ever. Probably one of my favorite three bands of all time too. Just outstanding.
How great they were!!
Awesome piece of Chicago history.
Thanks for sharing.
When giants walked the earth.
Excellent live version.
The GREAT Chicago line-up of yesteryears.
Today's line-up is well ... unrecognisable. So's their music.
One of the best bands ever!
Yeah...and to think, the Music Hall of Fame lets rappers in before this group...geez!
Chicago. Lo mejor del mundo, recuerdo de mi infancia desde los 65 los escucho y estamos en los 2022 y no me canso de escucharlos. Son incomparables.
One of my all time favorite band ! 👍🍻
This may be the greatest song of all time
very iconic video and a good performance. it never ceases to amaze me what you can find on youtube.
Bellísima canción,, una obra maestra, legendaria e inmortal!
One of, if not my FAVORITE Chicago song of all time.
Just plain and simple- outstanding.
I absolutely LOVE this song!!!
My favorite song by this Supergroup as it reflects their versatility and Peter Cetera's vocal talent.
Great song one of my favorites
remember hearing this tune in '70, didn't get to play it until 73 in junior high school band....everybody was good enough to play the horns, we even had a guitar ace(chris smiley!) who was into terry Kath, and scales.....later in college in the marching band....Really picking up my spirit right now on this cold dreary night in new haven, vowing to record my full orchestra songs this spring in 2023....thanks fulton for a phenomenal post and taking the time to find this classic film..us older guys really appreciate being reminded of a time capsule of real music!!
I liked that spaced out groupie sitting on the edge of the stage in front of Jimmy Pankow.