25 or 6 to 4 - Chicago | College Students' FIRST TIME REACTION!

[@andyandalex]

Was time for the first Chicago track on the channel! And it was a banger!! Comment below other Chicago tracks we should consider checking out! Have a great one guys!! 🔥😁🤟🏻

[@jasong6967]

Andy & Alex Anything

[@peck404]

This was the one I would have..chose... They were a mainstay in the early 70s😎😎 Power Horns

[@AI_Surfer]

This a perfect example of the diversity of the music we had available to us, and the way we listened to our music back in the 70s. No other era like it since then. A&A keep pushing on.

[@benavich8]

Chicago was one of those weird bands for me back in the 70's, especially playing bass in a hard rock band...the Sabbath, Zep, Stones genre....but my late mother, who was a brilliant pianist and music teacher, taught me a lot (other than my personal piano teacher) about harmony, melody and opening my eyed up to all types of music. Chicago was one of those bands, and the were no joke live. Saw them 3 times in Detroit, and admist all of the heavy metal and glam that came out, they were really refreshing, but potent with their talent level. Terry Kath, RIP, was one helluva guitar player, could play with the best of them. I 've always thought that "I Just Want to be Free" is another killer tune, but so many good ones!!

[@peterm4486]

So agree with other comments...you guys picked the best Chicago song to listen to...one of the all-time great classic rock guitar solos...if you want to really blow your mind try Ballet for a Girl in Buchanan...same album...it is a masterpiece!

[@njineermike]

Terry Kath is one of the most under appreciated guitarists ever.

[@carrollshelby8690]

Also, one of the deadest.

[@rickross8917]

Jimmie Hendrix once said, " your lead guitarist is better than me". He was speaking of Terry Kath of Chicago.

[@surfcollector]

Agreed. And also Martin Barre.

[@bigmike2464]

@@rickross8917 Jimi was blown away by Terry Kath's passion when he played; you could FEEL it when he played.....

[@rickross8917]

@@bigmike2464 Jimi once said, " Terry does things with that guitar that I don't even know how to do."

[@daveowens9849]

The 60's and 70's Chicago is a heck of a lot better than the 80's Chicago.

[@carlgibbons5777]

Love me tomorrow!!!! Ha!

[@daveowens9849]

@@carlgibbons5777 Make Me Smile! lol

[@laurenpeck3609]

@@daveowens9849 love that one!

[@AnthonyMinsky]

Agreed

[@AnthonyMinsky]

“Does anybody really know what time it is”

[@samuelglass6805]

I started grinning the moment you said that you'd only heard their "love songs", knowing EXACTLY what was coming!

[@jayjay8]

Samuel Glass lol SAME! When he said all his mom played was the 80s ballads I literally had to stop the video and laugh my @ss off. I was like, “oh dude, you have ZERO idea of what you’re about to hear.”

[@jenniepenny2967]

Right??!! I was fortunate enough to see them in their early years 4 times in concert. Twice with Terry Kath.

[@luke3jes]

One of the greatest guitar solos in the history of rock, recorded in 1970 when rock guitar was in its infancy and most everyone else was playing standard boxy blues riffs. Plus, 25 or 6 to 4 was a huge top 5 hit, and it was unheard of to have a lengthy solo like this on a hit pop song. Terry Kath was arguably the most underrated player of all- time and it was none other than Jimi Hendrix who was blown away by Terry’s playing. Chicago was an unknown band and opening for Albert King at a club in LA when Hendrix came backstage with Mitch Michell and praised the group and declared that Terry was better than him. That statement is often questioned by snooty guitar wankers, but Jimi backed it up by taking Chicago on the road as his opening act. This paved the way for Chicago’s instant success that resulted in 12 straight platinum albums in the 70’s alone. Unquestionably one of the greatest rock bands of all time, who defined the use of brass in rock. Dive into ANY one of Chicago’s albums during the Terry Kath era and you’ll discover a treasure trove of hard rock, pop, jazz, r&b, Latin, all with Chicago’s signature sound of incredible horns and amazing vocals. Oh, and plenty of great work by Mr. Kath as well. Enjoy!

[@moleyrussell696]

Haha! Me too! The fact you had to restart it was golden

[@johnnyV2194]

“Wait! Restart that. I just got slapped in the face.

[@mythicalmountancentralasia6183]

Terry Kath was a beast on the guitar. The horns also added a lot to this tune. His death was a great loss.

[@leannkaattari1647]

A new generation discovers the greatness of Chicago. Makes me smile.

[@ranelynmclean883]

I saw what you did there ....... :)

[@leannkaattari1647]

Ranelyn McLean 😁

[@FD2003Abc]

Well played. Well played :)

[@Matzoa07]

LeAnn Kaattari ha ha ha .... I saw what you did there! 😉

[@odurandina]

Guys: its a 10.00 Terry Kath warp 3 speed, tearing through scales while Peter Cetera wails out the lyrics is INSANE. Hendrix spoke of his TOURmates, Terry Kath, as the greatest living guitar player on Earth. That's because he, along with Jeff Beck and Peter Green WERE the best in the World. "The dude knew how to sing?" It's Peter Cetera *One of Rock's few true tenor's. Go back and listen to Kath soloing throughout the whole GD song. Then listen to Kath the entire song. It's possibly the most insane technical solo in Rock History.

[@ramsoncole4605]

When Terry died, the whole sound of Chicago seemed to die...yeah, it resurrected itself, but it was a different Chicago. RIP brother.

[@scubadiva666]

Famous last words: "Don't worry, it's not loaded."

[@chrishamilton4146]

I felt exactly the same way. When I found out he died and then heard their next album I felt like Iost my favorite band forever.

[@Zebred2001]

Check out Terry Kath's Tell Me!

[@phogue1]

His daughter made a great documentary about searching for his main guitar. She never knew him, and it was her way of getting to know him.

[@djm0111]

Terry Kath, who died young, was the guitar player. Hendrix mentioned him repeatedly as one of his favorite players. These guys had hit after hit BEFORE they went into their 80s love song phase.

[@basedsalty6970]

Hendricks was blessed guitarist and yes he was quoted saying that

[@peterhineinlegen4672]

Funny they mentioned the guitar sounding like horns, Hendrix was searching for that tone as well. Remember, they didn't have all the effects pedals that are around now. The history of rock can be traced through the development of ways to manipulate tone. Hendrix had a wah pedal, feedback, and maybe some fuzz. Just imagine what he could've done with modern equipment.

[@maryannanderson1744]

Yes!!!

[@robertacolarette1594]

DJ Murphy You’re absolutely right about that. Hit after hit before they went in love songs in the 80’s.

[@DanielFrost21]

Actually, Hendrix said Terry was a better guitar player than he was.

[@scottjames1401]

This is a true rock masterpiece. On a scale of 1 to 10, this track is a 25

[@Blue-qr7qe]

@scottjames1401 25 or 6 possibly...

[@zackattack635]

It’s pre-dawn. 25 or 26 to 4 am. He’s sitting cross legged on the floor trying to come up with lyrics for a new song on a deadline. Feeling pressure.

[@patrick3926]

Zach Fisher ahhh thanks had no idea

[@dannyb781]

You are correct sir!

[@dwaneanderson8039]

When I first heard the song, I thought he was describing a bad acid trip. The lyrics make perfect sense for that. Then the writer came out and revealed that it was about writer's block. I was rather disappointed. The acid trip concept is way more interesting.

[@2dashville]

And you have to remember the era. Analog clocks. I guess if it was written today it would have been 25 minutes to 4.

[@planreview]

Yep, pre-dawn, partying all night. You’re at that point where you ask yourself: do I crash or should I do more (of whatever they’re recreating with) and make it an all nighter? This explanation from the Terry Kath documentary.

[@RoryVanucchi]

One drummer. Danny Seraphine was a monster on the kit.

[@dougmphilly]

RoryVanucchi a shame that he didn’t get the recognition

[@alanrodgers4223]

RoryVanucchi Couldn't agree more; one of the greats.

[@alanrodgers4223]

doug marcus Very True

[@RoryVanucchi]

@@dougmphilly think he did in those days. He was one of the guys I studied. Think Buddy Rich said he wasyhis favorite rock drummer. Chicago in general didn't have sex appeal of the metal bands and Rolling Stone has its own agenda. How many years to get Chicago in hall of fame or no Grand Funk Railroad. Political world we live in.

[@Jon-pr7ky]

One drummer- different tracks

[@grouchomagic]

My bumper sticker sez, "I may be old, buy I saw the good bands!"

[@bridgetsclama]

We did, didn't we??? Steppenwolf, Foghat, Molly Hatchet, Styx, Chicago, Average White Band....I sure miss those days!!

[@steveandme63]

Sad story: after hearing me say many many times "I saw them in concert" my son said "I guess you must have been really cute and fun on the old days".. as opposed to now.. gee thanks

[@suzycreamcheesez4371]

but not buy Fix it!

[@LK-jv2ss]

I need that bumper sticker! Ozzy. Journey Kiss. Motley Crue. Ac Dc. Guns N Roses. Ratt. Judas Priest. Allman Bros. Aerosmith. Quit Riot. ZZ Top. Black Sabbath. Molly Hatchet. Poison. Deep Purple. Rush. Heart. And so many more!

[@bridgetsclama]

@@steveandme63 I would have said something like "no, pretty much the same as now, I just didn't have kids draining my bank account and life blood out of me " ROFLMFAO

[@kimcree7790]

So, I am old enough to be your grandma (65) and I cannot thank you enough for this station. Every song you play is a memory for me and I love to watch your expressions and hear your comments about songs that mean so much to me: Emerson Lake and Palmer, Chicago, Edgar winter, etc. I will continue to be one of your most faithful fans!

[@andyandalex]

Glad you’re enjoying it! ❤️

[@ZakhadWOW]

@Kim Cree Hey Im only 5 years behind you, so I totally feel that.

[@ednoponen2943]

And I'm even older (78) - been a music lover all my life, esp R&R. I just discovered you guys, and really like the tone and spirit of your reactions. I'm going to explore more of your videos and then start submitting a few more suggestions. For now, a Chicago love song you might like. For me it's one of the most beautiful tunes of the whole R&R era. (Mid 50's thru about '95). There's still some real talent out there, but most of today's "artists" need auto-tune to sound even half way decent. Glad we did not have anything like that back in the day. Our singers had to actually be able to sing.

[@jeffking4176]

A lot of us are “older”. I’m 61. 📻😁

[@penialdelicatesance]

Would you give up some nice strange for these fellas?

[@salsonny]

"Beginnings " shows how talented this band was. The song rocks

[@mattbailey7049]

All those major seventh chords in it

[@catalinadog157]

Matt Bailey maj7 chords are so damn beautiful. I love playing them on my guitar, it brings the song life and color

[@rickfarrell3301]

I believe Jimi Hendrix said that Chicago's guitarist Terry Kath was the best he ever heard and better than him.

[@basedsalty6970]

Yes that's correct

[@216trixie]

It is an old story, at least.

[@marshman96]

It's a true story but Jimi was very humble so him saying it doesn't make it true sometimes its just being nice.

[@maddy7]

Hendrix said that about every great guitarist. Jimi was very modest.

[@maddy7]

@@marshman96 right on; Hendrix said that about almost all of the greats of his time period, even Roy Clark.

[@LeChaunce]

"25 or 6 to 4" is a reference to the time of day -- when you go back to listen to the lyrics, it's about those deep conversations you have where you lose track of time and suddenly it's almost 4 in the morning -- well, 25 or 26 minutes until then, anyway. Do I go to sleep now? Do we keep this going? It's 25 or 6 to 4 a.m. ... I love the guitar solo in this track. Check out "Does Anybody Really Know What Time It Is", "Make Me Smile" (the B-side to that, "Color My World", is arguably their first love song of the type Andy was referring to), "Beginnings", or "Saturday In The Park", though in my opinion you started with their best track. And if you want more songs with rock groups incorporating horn sections from around the same time, check out Blood, Sweat and Tears, particularly their songs "Spinning Wheel", "Lucrezia McEvil", and "You Made Me So Very Happy" (though my mother hated them and thought they were poseurs while she felt Chicago was genuine), and the Ides of March's "Vehicle". All from roughly that same time period, all of them clearly influenced by the Beatles song "Got To Get You Into My Life".

[@basedsalty6970]

You know this one well my friend

[@renotsamiimastoner8139]

The Applesauce Project dude, I was just getting ready to ask what they were singing about! 😉

[@charlestwisted9890]

Got to Get You Into My Life is a BANGER.

[@Avicenna10]

That's correct, Applesauce. Heard the band say that's exactly what it means.

[@docbearmb]

Since you brought up Blood, Sweat & Tears, they never equaled their first album, Child is Father to the Man. It is an unbelievable fusion of rock, blues and jazz. It was the creation of the great Al Kooper and BS&T never sounded the same after that album (and Al's departure.) Try for starters "I Love You More than You'll Ever Know" or "I Can't Quit Her."

[@tgforty5]

Terry Kath was the soul of this group. When he died, it was over for Chicago.

[@gradybird3336]

Well said.

[@philbaumgartner1776]

Not over. Different, but not bad. They got rich off the Cetara/David Foster era. Their newest album has some good stuff on it. 50 years later.

[@randyfergus8781]

I have to agree with Phil. Not over but definitely changed. Two distinctly different bands

[@tw5405]

arguably one of the best guitar solos ever. Terry Kath was the greatest. Played rythym and lead at the same time.

[@vickieray]

Terry Kath was the boss 🎸🎤🔥

[@drkiwiku]

Liberation and poem 58 also great contenders!

[@eliasswift2921]

I mean, there's so many guitarists who played rhythm and lead. Terry Kath was definitely one of the best to do it. Alex Lifeson as well!

[@kevinoconnell2408]

@@eliasswift2921 Agreed! Additionally, Terry could alternate between rhythm and lead guitar while singing at the same time. This guy was off the charts!

[@winstonking417]

Jimi Hendrix said he was the best he had ever heard ... Even better than himself .... Jimi looked up to Terry

[@uncletom618]

Try “Feelin Stronger Every Day”, a rockin stellar track!

[@veegee916]

My favorite Chicago song...

[@steveking2002]

That tune rocks

[@metalmark65]

Mine as well. Drummer Danny Seraphine is another in the way of underrated musicians.

[@sarahzentexas]

uncletom618 Cosigned with enthusiasm!

[@mikebeeby7583]

Feeling Stronger Everyday is awesome!

[@jimgoebel5348]

I'm a sucker for any band with a good horn section.

[@nonrepublicrat]

horn sections suck !!!!

[@jimgoebel5348]

@@nonrepublicrat I'll let you be wrong just this one time.

[@pebblesanddirt]

Check out Trey Anastasio Band, if you dig good horn sections. While it’s a “side project” group from his main band, Trey incorporates terrific young horn players in his modern “big band”

[@gregh7927]

Try Little Feat when they’re accompanied by the Tower of Power Horns, like on the live album Waiting For Columbus

[@anthonylovavto3228]

@@nonrepublicrat to each his own! I love a good kick ass horn section and I am a guitar player!

[@djm4457]

This song is a pure classic in any era. For composition, musicianship and production. It's an 11 on a 10 scale. What you guys call S tier....It defines the best of it's genre, in any age.

[@marklumpkin4417]

Terry Kath is one of the most underrated guitarist's ever! Jimi Hendrix said, "I am good but that guy is great!"🎸🎸

[@brianmartin2575]

You guys REALLY need to check out Steely Dan. I suggest start out with "Peg" and then many more like "Hey Nineteen" and "Kid Charlamagne" they will blow you away. Another phenomenal band from the 70's....

[@Fuphyter]

I've suggested Steely Dan before. King Of The World or Bodhisatva...sure I spelled that wrong lol

[@brianmartin2575]

@@Fuphyter Nice!! Both great tunes. Im sure they will get to them.

[@pattyg8464]

Kid Charlemagne and Don’t Take Me Alive have fantastic guitar work by Larry Carlton. Steely Dan is really only two guys. They had different musicians on each of their albums - would pick based on the type of songs they were doing.

[@richardsteiner8992]

Rikki Don't Lose That Number...

[@ronbeck201]

Reelin' in the years, it's playing on the radio now!

[@Entertainzor]

How bad is it that I'm a Chicagoan, born and raised, nearly 40, and it took two college guys from Florida to get me into this song?

[@vagabondsongs]

Better late than never

[@tracysnow349]

Mmm. That's ok. As long as you got into it.

[@donna3465]

I would’ve kept that a secret. 😉

[@leonardmilne8634]

pretty bad

[@johnperrigo6474]

HEY, don't beat yourself up over it. Lots of people your age and younger don't know about all the fantastic music from this era.

[@davidwalsh7128]

Jimi Hendrix told them 'You guys have a horn section that plays with one lung and a guitarist better than me".

[@brianlaurin8675]

Only one drummer guys, 3 horns, bass, and Terry Kath on guitar! 25 or 6 to 4 is the time in the morning , while writing the song.

[@suecook1326]

Peter Cetera on the bass, doing vocals, later did many of their love songs before going out on his own.

[@andyznuff]

Danny double tracked his drums.

[@godbluffvdgg]

They were such a great band...

[@DanielSanchez-og4ox]

Plus Lamm on keyboards.

[@brianlaurin8675]

Forget about Robert lamm on the keys !!

[@danaolson2871]

The Tanglewood live version on youtube is amazing, watching the song slowly crank to life as the crew messes with the cymbal setup. I love it when Terry opens up the gain on the guitar and let's it rip.

[@brucep9729]

Just One drummer, the greatly be underrated Danny Seraphine!

[@jb6879]

Be best!!

[@samuelmregister]

almost certainly seraphine overdubs here. not that there's anything wrong w/ that.

[@amarty6542]

Only one drummer, guys.

[@samuelmregister]

There's a good deal of discussion out there by drummers- most seem to think there were overdubs, which certainly wouldn't have been unusual.

[@samuelmregister]

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[@EnglishEducationLive]

Chicago “Feeling Stronger Every Day” and the eight minute version of “Beginnings”

[@sarge1231]

You guys sure listen to a lot of my generations music...I am 61..but I can't blame you, my generation put out the best music of any generation before or after, and it is not even close.

[@tomwilliams5933]

sarge1231 hell yeah I’m 61 also. Used to sit in my friends basement playing hearts, eating Oreos, and listening to Chicago

[@prof2yousmithe444]

I am 62 and totally agree!

[@martyharless5097]

59 here, 60's and 70's were the absolute greatest for rock and roll. It's only a shame most of us didn't have very good audio equipment. It was so aggravating listening to your favorite music in a car and having the 8-track player switch channels in the middle of your favorite song at the same time not being able to hear the high notes as if you were listening to it through a paper bag.

[@peck404]

No 🔴🔴he was literally doing what he says in the song😄😄 he was laying on the floor at 25 or 6 to 4 in the morning!!!🎸🎶🎶

[@shannonherb2048]

Yep

[@TheOriginalFILIBUSTA]

You are one HOT looking lady! (If you don't mind my saying so...)

[@armadillotoe]

Right he looked at the watch upside down, and wasn't sure what time it was.

[@matthewdrake4385]

So he really should have asked..." does anybody know what time it is?"

[@wallyboy6666]

@@matthewdrake4385 Lol!! :)

[@garyb9455]

I don’t know if you will see this since this is one of your older reviews, but I just wanted to let you guys know that I watch this review about once a month because your reaction when it starts to play is PRICELESS! Glad you got to hear the other side of Chicago, not just the love songs.

[@Meandmymirror]

They are older videos are so much more exciting and fun to watch. They are newer stuff is a lot more polished and mellow and I don’t like it as much

[@dmballard60]

The pure joy on their faces is why old fogies like me started playing guitar.

[@williambonson6846]

Just a heads up, There is a Chicago cover band made up of Russians called Leonid and Friends. They're absolutely amazing and deserve a listen.

[@jazzyboy7784]

Watch them all the time...Best cover band ever...

[@AmandaE1964]

Saw them in Wisconsin...amazing!

[@aneyesky]

Saw them in Portland Awesome!

[@wallihaley5194]

Yes! Leonid and Friends is an amazing band!!

[@normhalliday1640]

Saw them in Las Vegas with Danny Seraphine, Chicago's founding drummer. Unbelievable energy.

[@dana_brooke_27]

This song is about trying to write a song 25 or 6 minutes to 4am... One of my favorites from them.

[@carystallings6068]

I think he was doing coke all night. "should I try to do some more? " , " wondering how much I can take".

[@dana_brooke_27]

@@carystallings6068 no clue on that lol

[@DanielFrost21]

Terry Kath: One of the greatest to ever pick up a guitar.

[@dknicely1]

Great song. Another song: I'm A Man, Beginnings.Their sound changed when their lead singer and guitarist, Terry Kath, accidentally shot himself. Take this song literally. he was exhausted and trying to write a song at 4 in the morning

[@iamstevec1656]

Especially I'm A Man!!! Southern California Purples is good too.

[@quaark57]

The live version from Tanglewood 1970 is killer

[@bretthardin9239]

kath didnt right it Lamm did

[@dknicely1]

@@bretthardin9239 You are right. I was writing that sentence, thinking about that song, and I didn't express a complete thought.

[@alrivers2297]

I prefer the original version of I'm a Man by the Spencer Davis Group

[@mrleetheteacher]

Danny Seraphine is the drummer. Just one drummer in Chicago on this recording.

[@PintoSeminars]

Danny is a legend, but the drum track was overdubbed.

[@sharonraizor2839]

@@PintoSeminars Yes, he even said that on his DVD. But people confuse whats happening on the intro. The sound of the "extra" snare hit is actually Terry Kath scratching muted strings, as demonstrated here..kzbin.info/www/bejne/rpSmn4F5a6yaars.

[@JarredPearman]

This is one of the coolest songs ever written.

[@jamesrawlins735]

Best song ever written about writer's block

[@davidchambliss5909]

@@jamesrawlins735 - Amen ;)

[@jamesrawlins735]

@peter rockHuh? Jimmy Page didn't have anything to do with this song

[@sabbathhead]

The joy I experienced in watching two young guys listening for the very first time to what for my generation (I'll be 64 in 3 weeks) was one of the defining rock songs was truly a pleasure. This song had the respect of everyone back in the day. Interesting that the first thing the guy on the right picked up on was the drumming (which was slamming) because to me this song is basically Terry Kath's manifesto. When I was a kid Terry Kath was considered one of the most potent forces playing guitar. His solo on this is one of the greatest on record. He was a monster talent whose life was cut way too short due to a stupid gun incident. He was the heart and soul of this band before he died and was irreplaceable. I never get tired of hearing this song.

[@jamieryan776]

You guys need to react to the Tanglewood live version

[@ralphboyle]

I second that! It's incredible

[@jnewmark41]

@@ralphboyle I THIRD!!

[@matteliano454]

I fourth ! Amazing.

[@flubblert]

absolutely!!

[@richardsteiner8992]

@@flubblert Yes yes yes yes. Amazing version! kzbin.info/www/bejne/baakhqKwbM-co8k

[@BennoWitter]

This is one of the great things of 70s music - Bands/musicians were extremely versatile. You have Alice Cooper singing a soft pop ballad (not even a rock ballad) like "You and Me. You have Dr. Hook & The Medicine Show singing country in one song, sounding like they would never sing anything else and singing soul in the next song, totally selling it as well. And than there are The Hollies, having very schmaltzy hits like "The Air That I Breathe" and a song like "Long Cool Woman (in a Black Dress) which is totally badass.

[@deanlopez9280]

Hey guys, 2 things about Chicago: they once asked Jimi Hendrix who his favorite guitarist was and (without hesitation ) he said Terry Kath. This is the "tightest" band you'll ever see live. If you ever get to see them live, by all means GO! You'll never regret it!

[@johnnelson3869]

Check out "Beginnings". Their horn section is up there with Earth, Wind and Fire, and Kool and the Gang.

[@cl8onj388]

Earth Wind & Fire, Kool & the Gang, AND don't forget about KC & the Sunshine Band, all had killer brass. Unfortunately, they don't do funk. If they did, I'd have tons more recommendations for them. Billy Preston, Ohio Players, The O Jays, Stevie Wonder, The Isley Bros. The Deele, just to name a few. Outta Space by Billy Preston And Superstition by Stevie Wonder are 2 of my all-time favorites.

[@pattyg8464]

Don’t forget Tower of Power!

[@cl8onj388]

@@pattyg8464 Yes! I think they did the horns for a few other bands, also. I could be wrong, but I think I've heard that they did horns for Huey Lewis and the News.

[@evilvolts]

they had a mini concert with Earth wind and fire they played each others songs together.

[@cl8onj388]

@@pattyg8464 I googled it. They did play horns on "Back in Time".

[@servantofg-d5393]

Chicago - "Feeling Stronger Everyday" and "Questions 67 and 68"

[@kimzaccour216]

Thank u. Peter and Kath

[@drcarter1229]

I'm a senior in high school in 1973 and our high school band is playing this during a pep rally!!!!

[@monkeybonetube]

I close my eyes & I’m right there..Blessed to have lived my childhood in the 70’s. Wish I could get a time machine and take my kids back to when life made sense

[@rosiejimenez3953]

Funny, my high school band used to play, does anybody know what time it is.

[@mikeriddle383]

We played this song in our Jr. High school band and won sweepstakes in the area competition in Lubbock in 1973 I think . Fun song.

[@9337sjm]

Mike Riddle - yep, our high school band played it at football & basketball games, too. Mitchell H.S. In Colorado Springs (class of ‘74). Always a crowd pleaser!

[@mikeriddle383]

@@9337sjm Steve Manhart did you also dance to Color My World at prom ? Was the slow dance tune back then.

[@dwaneanderson8039]

What JHS? I went to Mackenzie JH from '78 to '80.

[@mikeriddle383]

@@dwaneanderson8039 I went to Nrth Middle school in Borger TX.

[@anthonydavis4829]

When young people dig classic rock means today's crap isn't cutting it.

[@justinbenoit4]

Anthony Davis I would agree that new music isn’t cutting it, but I think the fact that younger people (including myself, I’m 29) still love this music just shows how great it was and still is.

[@justinbenoit4]

I’d like to add that new “mainstream” music is terrible, but there are a lot of good band out there right now that just haven’t been discovered. I have a ton of newer bands that I listen to that just don’t get the exposure they deserve. You just have to look for it.

[@drgadget63]

Good music transcends the Generation Gap! There's been good music before the '70s and good music up until today. I'm more fond of '70s because that's what I grew up with but I still enjoy some new music across genres.

[@sweethands4328]

Nah... good music is just intergenerational. Now 65-78 was a magical time in music...and today's gems are fewer and far between... but I still get your point

[@freebirdtony]

Andy and Alex, greetings from San Diego. I'm 57, highschool class of '80, I believe that the 70's and early 80's is by far the finest era for Classic Rock-n-Roll and Classic R&B. I discovered your videos about a couple of weeks ago, and I totally enjoy them, you guys Rock! I respectfully suggest a band, along with an album, and that would be The Cars, and the Candy-O album, released on June 13th 1979, I recommend the 5th and 6th songs of the album, that blends with an amazing transition. A spectacular band and album. Give it a shot. Best wishes and continued success.😊

[@sydneyanthoni6168]

I was thinking the same thing Tony....The Cars!! I think these two would appreciate them. The Cars, the first band to integrate electronics in a new way.

[@katiescarlett1955]

I saw Chicago in concert too. Most of these 70s groups I have seen in concert. Another totally underrated band.

[@MattKrogmeier]

There is a fantastic cover of this, done by a collection of Russian (maybe Ukrainian?) musicians....look up Leonid & Friends version of this song. It's impeccable. They nail every note, every harmony. It's impressive as hell!

[@Trapper50cal]

I also mentioned this....Leonid & Friends is badass.

[@godbluffvdgg]

I gave them the links to Leonid & Friends... and I love them as much as I love Chicago...As a teen in the 70's Chicago was an every day group...

[@imweakfordeaky]

Leonid & Friends are badass ! Yes!

[@kickinvideo333]

I just saw Leonid & Friends in Pittsburgh and OmG!!!! A-mazing 🎸🎺🎷🥁🎤🎻🎹

[@pattyg8464]

Thanks for this. I just went down THAT rabbit hole. Magnificent musicianship. Usually when someone says “check out this great cover” I’m like.....,yeah, it quite there. But this! Note for note. And the vocals are amazing. Much much much talent.

[@andystelzmann7042]

The band Chicago is so phenomenaly underated!

[@BuckForearm]

Yeah totally underrated. People have hardly ever heard of this band called Chicago. Have they ever sold any albums or played any concerts or made millions of dollars, perhaps?

[@toddsill6230]

They are in the hall of fame

[@jeffmay8139]

'Make Me Smile' is my favorite banger by Chicago. The one titled 'Make Me Smile / Now More Than Ever' @ 4&1/2 mins. Alex, you'll think there's 2 drummers/overdubs on this one, too.

[@bradevans5566]

Did anyone mention the exquisite syncopation of the horns? I played this in H.S. Stage Band and having the horns stay in that impeccable rhythm is not at all easy!

[@timjester8555]

If you ever played a horn in a high school stage band you know every single note of this song. It's a stage band standard. same as "Vehicle", and I'm trying to think of a couple more.

[@bradevans5566]

@@timjester8555 Alto sax.🎷

[@robertacolarette1594]

When these guys came out it was so different. Never heard the big band sound in rock before. “I’m a Man” and “Beginning” are soooo great. Thanks guys. Great choice.

[@WashuHakubi4]

You couldn't have picked a better Chicago song to start with.

[@HamiltonRb]

This is the shortened version though, if you want the full song with Terry Kath at his best check out Chicago at Tanglewood

[@jhandle4196]

Perhaps it was good for these two listeners because it has so much lead guitar from one of the most unsung virtuoso, but the entire band, background vocals, the horns, a meaningful lyric, etc really shines on "Does Anybody Know What Time It Is?", or Perhaps "Make Me Smile" that has a nice guitar solo, and shows off Terry Kath's voice

[@HamiltonRb]

@@jhandle4196 You are right, saw them twice in concert, once with Sha na na as a warm up, and what a contrast. If you are looking for another big brassy band with powerful vocals from back in the day, similar to Chicago, you might want to check out Lighthouse, who had a number of hits like One Fine Morning, Hats off to the Stranger & Pretty Lady

[@HamiltonRb]

@Mark SchultzI like the Stones too, seen them many times, but they haven't had a great guitar player since Mick Taylor

[@checkmateking2854]

The long haired dude could get in a time machine and go back to the 1970s and he'd fit right in!

[@Docmananoff]

Wow. I was thinking the same thing, it makes me pay more attention to how he's reacting to the song. LOL

[@fucheduck]

probably not.

[@fiveofever2971]

@@fucheduck STFU

[@krakon6565]

@@fucheduck Uhhh , yeah he could nitwit. I was in my 20s in the 70s and he would fit right in.

[@richardpalmer9670]

@@krakon6565 Same here.

[@go234ko96ts5]

Chicago has been around since the late 1960's and still giving us great and memorable music. They can rock at times and other times have some ballads and soft soothing music. This is an example of a song that rocks. Another group that sounds similar is BLOOD SWEAT AND TEARS.Some other songs by Chicago that you guys should give a listen to are: SATURDAY IN THE PARK, FEELIN' STRONGER EVERYDAY, BEGINNINGS AND WISHING YOU WERE HERE.

[@burtonmediaprod]

BEGINNINGS, MAKE ME SMILE, FEELIN' STRONGER EVERY DAY, OLD DAYS

[@brianevenson9655]

In their early years they were known as the Chicago transit Authority (CTA). THAT's when they were good.

[@Faultyist]

My fav album of all time, they just got softer and softer with every new record. I understand that music progresses with time, but, CTA was unique. I live in Australia, and back then, until 25 or 6 to 4 was a hit here, NOBODY knew who CTA was. What a legend Terry Kath was, but he must of hated the bands new direction.

[@dibutler9151]

I think I was like 27 before I realized out of the blue that "25 or 6 to 4" was twenty-five or twenty-six minutes til 4 o'clock. I had heard the song a million times at this point, lolol.

[@Coexist-ph2ye]

A way to say it awkward it is, confused it makes those who read it.

[@keelsmac01]

di butler that’s ok..they did LA woman and there was a part I’d been singing wrong for 40 yrs 😳😳😳😳😳

[@gvbezoff]

The days of analog clocks.

[@GJRight]

Chicago, “Make Me Smile”, “Does Anybody Really Know”, “Just You And Me”, you should give these awesome tunes a listen!

[@LaCroixCreative]

They definitely need to listen to "Make Me Smile"!

[@marthalowe1556]

Beginnings.....

[@patriciabradley4560]

Yes! And Feelinh Stronger Every Day.

[@timb484]

"I'm a Man" is my favorite of their rockin' tunes.

[@chrishamilton4146]

You just played my favorite band of all time. Saw them so many times in concert. You were right about there being more than one drummer. They were an 8 man band in concert, with a drummer and another whole percussion section. Sax, trumpet, trombone, guitar, bass and keyboards. I played trumpet myself and their trumpet player, Lee Loughnane, hit notes I could only dream of. But James Pankow, the trombone player, was a musical genius with perfect pitch. Early Chicago, when Terry Kath was still alive, had the most awesome raw sound I had ever heard. I LOVED watching your faces as you listened to the music. Glad you guys are willing to expose yourselves to such great classic rock!

[@mariefc8504]

Just watched your reaction a second time and cracked up when Andy said he'd only heard their love songs. 🤣 Fun to see your reactions to this banger.

[@luciacaro6382]

This is a song about insomnia... he watches the clock and can't see clearly if it's 25 or 26 to 4 am, feeling like he ought to sleep...

[@broncodeviltexas]

Imagine hearing something like this on the radio when you're 15, and every other song blaring out that transistor is just as good.

[@evoman1776]

They've got so many. "Feelin' Stronger Everyday" is one of their best.

[@tiger2old]

This song was at the forefront of what Chicago Transit Authority represented, a rock band with a horn section and no Alex there was only one drummer. I recommend that you view the actual video on KZbin to truly appreciate the genius of Terry Kath’s guitar and vocal skills. It was after his passing that they evolved into the “love songs” genre.

[@9337sjm]

One of my all-time favorite bands back in the early 70s. That was when they truly were a rock band that just happened to have horns. Before he died, Terry Kath was the guitarist and was the band’s rock inspiration. After he died, Peter Cetera (the bass player) steered the group towards the 80s & 90s ballads. For more early Chicago bangers, check out “Make Me Smile”, “I’m A Man” and “Dialogue Parts 1 & 2” (full album version).

[@eiffler714]

I'll add that you may want to check out "Free Form Guitar" to get some insight into why Jimi Hendrix loved this band and Terry Kath. It is not a play and review song, just background material.

[@tomcat2363]

Steely Dan - "Reelin in the Years" or "My Old School" YOU WILL NOT REGRET IT!!

[@ilan1978]

Feeling Stronger Everyday is a really good big band rock song. Also check out the end of Hard for Me to Say I'm Sorry. It breaks out into a big band rock type of song as well.

[@keithmccabe4040]

One of the greatest horn sections, in a band, of all time!

[@workingman6681]

Make Me Smile, Feeling Stronger Everyday, Beginnings, Saturday in the Park. By the way, 25 or 6 to 4 means 3:35 am. The keyboard player was up early in the am writing this song. Peter Centera is the lead singer.

[@larrysdeals]

Correct - in otherwords,.. was it 25 or 6 to 4 in the morning.

[@Lumpy37076]

If no one has mentioned this song ... "Make Me Smile" by Chicago

[@lindastarr4699]

Love that song!

[@leeslate2179]

All 12:30ish minutes of it.

[@Live2swim]

I forgot about that song! Just went and listened again, thank you. So freaking good. No one does that now. And Kath. And the drummer.

[@gregcorwin8316]

@Keith Conklin so do I only this is Peter Cetera singing

[@McClellan71]

@@gregcorwin8316 Terry sang "Make me smile", not Peter... which is what the original poster was saying.

[@Ronald60202]

The love songs of the 80s for Chicago were a totally different creature than the gutsy, jazz-influenced first five albums that they made. Astounding music in those years...wow.

[@marthamydear5844]

Yes it was Peter Cetera who decided he wanted to work with David Foster who put Chicago in a blender and out came the "power ballads" with no brass, guitar or jazz in sight.

[@binjured1]

Made them lots of money and kept them somewhat relevant

[@sherrymillerable]

I feel like I took this song for granted when I was young - you guys made me hear it again like it was new! Thank you!

[@26shedan]

me too, developing a huge new appreciation of the music from my youth.

[@tinfoilmagnolia2546]

This was just a normal AM radio song playing in the family car. Great time to be a kid in the 70s.

[@gmstango3657]

"Make Me Smile" is probably one of their best song, take a peek

[@ziacanine3311]

GM Stango 🤘

[@donrichter3523]

Yeah, Make Me Smile would be my recommend, but don’t know if they would sit thru all the horns.

[@gmstango3657]

@@donrichter3523 if I can sit thru it anyone can, lol

[@usp.4073]

Agreed

[@triciadomayer6760]

They should do the whole suite, Ballet for a Girl in Buchannon.

[@Ritaholden1]

Love this band on so many levels. I grew up on their older tunes.

[@chriss.570]

Right when you hear that solo start and you know Terry's about to RIP IT

[@markanthony4086]

Chicago's 70's recordings are amazing and this track is a banger for sure. Another awesome track to check out which is just amazing is 'Call On Me' from 1974 with Peter Cetera on lead vocals...it remains my one of my favorite Chicago tracks to this day. Great reaction guys! 👍

[@kevinoconnor7439]

Watching you guys takes me back to when I first heard these songs...when they first came out!

[@kiah222]

What I shared about you guys on Facebook.... "I LOVE these guys. You have to watch them. The thrill they get hearing amazing music... that we grew up with... For the first time?? Is phenomenal. I get a kick out of all the shows. All the reactions. Their fresh perspectives are awesome. Agree with them or not, isn't the point. It's just cool. 🙂🤘🥰". I've been watching you for a while and I love you. Keep on exploring. Keep sharing. You rock.

[@michaelkpate]

When I was in middle school band in 1978, we had an arrangement of this we all loved.

[@williamhirschi3334]

I978 was my senior year in high school, and our jazz band played an arrangement of 25 or 6 to 4, too. As a trombone player, James Pankow was my guy. Fun fact - Pankow’s brother plays Melrose in the 1987 Michael J. Fox film “The Secret of My Success,” which also has some great tracks by Night Ranger (the title song) and “Sometimes the Good Guys Finish First” by Pat Benatar.

[@gamortie]

Saw them live near SF 5 years ago - double bill with Earth, Wind & Fire! - and they still had that same artistry and power

[@dudleysaun]

"Questions 67 & 68" off of their first album, features the amazing Terry Kath on guitar and Peter Cetera on vocals. This song fairly well typifies the "Chicago sound" from that time period.

[@doctorclu]

I could swear I've seen an animated video to that song, but love that song!

[@asayake1]

I love when the intros hit so hard that you have to start over 😎 🤘

[@ericbrinker6823]

They have a drummer, and a percussionist. I'm a drummer, and we played this in hi school stage band. Keep on rocking guys !

[@sciocco000315]

As an old guy, whos heard this song (and all of the other ones you guys listen to) literally millions of times. It’s great to watch you dudes get blown away when you hear this song the same way many of us did the first time we heard. I still get chills when I hear this song and get that “slap I the face” let you guys did when the intro comes on. Thanks guys! Keep it up, great to see these classics touching yet another generation as it has the past two generations

[@RicG.]

This looks like the SNL skit with the guys shaking their heads to music.............LMAO.

[@Courdorygirl]

Will Ferrell and Chris Kattan, headed to the Roxbury. Great skit! (and pretty good movie too)

[@msr1116]

Jim Carrey and the other guy in unison to What is Love. Don't remember much at all from SNL but that stands out for sure.

[@johnbernal7996]

Dont forget Sylvester Stallone trying to fight a lady

[@Nobjan]

On another audio, one of the comments was: "You guys should make bobble heads of your selves". Fantastic idea. These dudes the best. Check them out listening to the Stones "Gimme Shelter" and the Allman Brothers "Whipping Post". It will make your day. 🐴

[@RicG.]

Yep, and have these two guys NEVER heard Chicago rock out? Really??? Seems bogus. Just saying'.

[@bostonvair]

25 or 6 to 4 was a time. The keyboardist, Robert Lamm was writing this song in the wee hours of the morning and a lot of the lyrics were about the act of writing the song (waiting for the break of day,/searching for something to say). He needed something to finish the chorus and lookednat the analog clock and it was either 3:34 or 3:35 am (in other words 25 or 6 to 4). He didn't intend to leave those lyrics, but ended up doing so anyway.

[@carolp5968]

I was scanning through the comments to see if someone would explain the true meaning of the song (which I already knew due to researching it years ago). Thanks for letting everyone else in on how this classic came about!

[@2528drevas]

When I played High School Football, this is what the Band played at every game!

[@sonoandrea]

My high school marching band played this for our halftime show when I was in 10th grade!

[@sandrasmith7501]

ANY live performance from 60's and 70's...you can't go wrong.

[@evilvolts]

other chicago songs along this line "Feeling Stronger Every Day","Saturday In The Park","No Tell Lover" "Old Days" "Follow Me" "Alive Again" "wishing you were here" "Baby what a big surprise" there are many others

[@davidpugh5982]

Chicago was the first concert I ever went to. 1973, I was 12 years old. I've been hooked ever since

[@Kevin_OKeefe]

Finally introduced to Terry Kath, Peter Cetera, and the rest of the gang. Enjoy!

[@martingriggs6362]

My second concert was Chicago. Saw them 3 or 4 more times, they were always awesome.

[@onefourty1643]

It’s worthwhile watching videos of live Chicago performances from this era…. Terry Kath absolutely owns the guitar and puts his heart and soul into his music. He was a phenomenon.

[@bruceunruh1685]

One of my favorites is "Introduction". In it, the band is actually introducing themselves to the audience. It includes a pretty wide spectrum of what the band was all about early on. The guitarist, Terry Kath, sings on that one.

[@randy472]

Terry wrote it ... All in his head, no paper. He was the soul and genius of the band. But Lamm composed some superb stuff, like this one. All great musicians.

[@markblom8039]

That's a great one. My favorite Kath solo is from 'Aire' just so clean and completely different. Plus Seraphine complements it beautiful.