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@juanvillareal96103 жыл бұрын
referring to the time of day 25 min till 4 OR 6min.till 4 ...
@juanvillareal96103 жыл бұрын
7 members
@juanvillareal96103 жыл бұрын
Two lead guitarist Lee Loughnane in video and donnie dacus...
@drmorqWarrenProject3 жыл бұрын
@@juanvillareal9610 donnie dacus was NOT in this video.. and Lee.. played trumpet in this video... he does play guitar in concert at times..THIS is Tery Kath on guitar and no one else.
@dolfinpt3 жыл бұрын
Awesome! But listen to album version in order to Really Appreciate this tune Live!!! It was great on the radio -growing up as a kid!❤️
@dianedavies82914 жыл бұрын
That guitar player is Terry Kath, who Jimi Hendrix was once quoted as saying he was the best. He sadly accidentally shot himself and died thinking the gun wasn’t loaded. Great band! ✌️❤️🎶
@j.h.37774 жыл бұрын
D'Oh!
@w.geoffreyspaulding65884 жыл бұрын
Thought he was playing Russian Roulette. Thanks a VERY dangerous “game” to play....and he lost.
@harryhager41284 жыл бұрын
@@w.geoffreyspaulding6588 no, he had an semi-automatic pistol with the magazine removed, forgot there was still a round in the chamber, told a friend 'don't worry it's not loaded see' at which point he pointed it at his head and pulled the trigger.
@robertcartier50884 жыл бұрын
@@harryhager4128 Holy crap! The friend is likely still in therapy!
@jimdavis88644 жыл бұрын
I heard he was at a meeting with his recording company when it happened. He loved guitars, guns and booze.
@abevillanueva19744 жыл бұрын
1970s...BEST decade of music with the most diverse talent ever! Chicago still kicking it today. They're on Mt. Rushmore of groups for sure! How lucky i grew up listening to them and the rest of the 70s!!
@steveforman76437 ай бұрын
You have now witnessed one of the greatest live guitar solos ever. Terry Kath was a genius and one of the best guitarists of all time. Sadly, he was taken from us way too soon by an accidental shooting. RIP guitar master.
@barrycohen3114 жыл бұрын
The song writer had insomnia and was writing songs in the middle of the night. "25 or 26 minutes" until 4:00am.
@robertpearson87984 жыл бұрын
After five decades I finally have an answer! Makes sense.
@ladyshar424 жыл бұрын
yep, its the ultimate song about writer's block
@jacklewis54524 жыл бұрын
In Chicago, if someone asked you the time you would answer. 25 or 6 to 4 not 3:35 or 3:34 am
@barrycohen3114 жыл бұрын
@@jacklewis5452 Radical man...Thx
@highline644 жыл бұрын
This is a song about taking LSD 25 back in the day. Look it up, then read the lyrics again. Song many songs have a hidden personal message!
@michaelhowell72754 жыл бұрын
Zeppelin has always been my favorite band but Terry Kath's guitar just hits me like no other. The Best!
@joshuamichael83454 жыл бұрын
I love the old Chicago sound when Terry was alive. Raw, Powerful and Untamed.
@hudsonhawk00164 жыл бұрын
Terry uncaged, too bad they morphed into Peter Cetera ballads at the end of Terry's short life.
@ericanderson88864 жыл бұрын
Terry Kath, brilliant guitarist rip, a tragic death rip.
@anniegoodrich2624 жыл бұрын
Jimi Hendrix was once asked, 'So, what's it like to be the best guitar player ever?' Jimi said, 'I don't know. Ask that guy in Chicago.'
@sandrasmith75014 жыл бұрын
@@anniegoodrich262 Way i heard it...lol...they asked eric clapton what it felt like to be bestvguitarist in the world, and he answered" I dont know..,ask Hendrix".
@anniegoodrich2624 жыл бұрын
@@sandrasmith7501 Haha! And the buck gets bass on!
@sandrasmith75014 жыл бұрын
@@anniegoodrich262 Lolol...yep!
@laurenpeck36094 жыл бұрын
The late, great Terry Kath! Chicago is incredible! Singer is the incredible Peter Cetera. Drummer is brilliant!
@jimdavis88644 жыл бұрын
Not to mention the horn section. 🤟
@Frau443 жыл бұрын
Peter was a bad-ass bass player before he refused to play anymore.
@laurenpeck36093 жыл бұрын
@@Frau44 he played bass in 2018 when I saw him. On Feeling Stronger Everyday and 25 or 6 to 4, It was great!!
@davep82212 жыл бұрын
@@Frau44 Supposed one of the reasons he wanted to leave was that he just didn't like horns! Hard to believe. The horns added so much bite, mellowness, whatever was needed.
@davewilson4354 жыл бұрын
Terry Kath was brilliant. A beast on guitar. They were not even remotely the same band after he passed. R.I.P. If you haven't reacted to Grand Funk Railroad 'Inside Looking Out" Live 1969...give it a listen. I'm pretty sure that one will surprise you too.
@allanbluzdude4 жыл бұрын
Hendrix had so much respect for Kath that he invited Chicago (Transit Authority) to open for him for part of his 1969 tour, that was the first time I saw Chicago (and second time seeing Hendrix).
@jamesanderson52684 жыл бұрын
This is what I listened to in High School.
@mikemaggio49794 жыл бұрын
I have seen Chicago at least 7 or 8 times in the last 40 years and I can honestly say they are one of the best live bands out there, they still tour! You always get your money's worth!!! Phenomenal!!!
@ginaluvsrush60934 жыл бұрын
Feeling Stronger Every Day and Beginnings are also great songs...
@laurenpeck36094 жыл бұрын
YES!!!!
@Frau444 жыл бұрын
First song from first album (double) was Introduction written by Terry, sung by Terry. I love it, God how didn’t I know about Chicago when Terry was alive? Walt Parazaider is in my mom’s HS yearbook....😉
@remedy96484 жыл бұрын
Amen!
@davidpost4284 жыл бұрын
@@laurenpeck3609 Yes ! Yes ! YES !!!
@geraldherrmann7874 жыл бұрын
terry kath is one of the greatest guitarists ever, even jimi hendrix bowed to him. he is one of those guitarists who don´t even have to look at the guitar. he was the soul of chicago, but died soon in 1978.
@TreyXanthean-c5h Жыл бұрын
imagine being born in the late 60's (i was) and growing up experiencing these songs brand new being played on the radio and ALL these same feelings experienced you are having but as a Child. MAGICAL times the 70's were in Music! great video.
@jimalbrecht88033 жыл бұрын
The late great Terry Kath... Under-rated killer guitar player and Under-rated vocalist singer,/song writer for Chicago Transit Authority!!! 25 or 6 to 4... some have said it referred to the time of the morning... it was either 25 or 26 to 4am. 25 or 6 to 4 in the morning. ✌😀👍
@roccaclassico90284 жыл бұрын
Lead guitarist is Terry Kath (R.I.P.)! Also by Chicago, "I'm a Man" and "Beginnings". You will love, trust me!
@davep82212 жыл бұрын
The great thing about Chicago (Transit Authority back then) was the three great but different lead singers... added so much variety on top of the different styles of music. Every single album the made went platinum.
@williamcabell1424 жыл бұрын
You have to listen and watch them preform “I am a Man”! WOW!
@jagjag7394 жыл бұрын
Agreed!! Their live performance is off the wall.
@Frau444 жыл бұрын
I learned who Chicago (really) was with I’M A MAN!!! (1969 version) Terry’s guitar needed a cigarette after the concert!!
@jimdavis88644 жыл бұрын
Oh hell yes!
@davideldridge90214 жыл бұрын
Yes yes yes
@jimdavis88644 жыл бұрын
‘ I’m A Man’ is the actual title. But, yeah, it’s a great song. They should react to the Tanglewood (1970) version.
@Blinkerson554 жыл бұрын
The sixties and seventies gave us an explosion of great music. I'm born and raised (1955) in Chicago and they were so unique with horn section. I gotta put you on another great English axeman. His name is Alvin Lee with Ten Years After. A monster hit for them is "I'd Love to Change the World " ! Monster guitar to go with the best lyrics. If you want crazy fastest blues guitar with them would be "I Woke Up this Morning ". Cheers, Chicago Ray
@jimmyfortrue37414 жыл бұрын
Great choice. Song is about writing a song at 25 or 26 minutes to 4 am in the morning. Edit: they were under pressure from the producers to get an album out.
@boosuedon4 жыл бұрын
AND, he has "writers block" and can't think of anything to write about.
@johnbuttarazzi8394 жыл бұрын
Jimi Hendrix was quoted as saying that he thought Terry Kath played guitar better than he did. It was later on reported that Jimi Hendrix also called Terry Kath the “Best Guitarist in the Universe.”
@jimdavis88644 жыл бұрын
True story.
@Frau444 жыл бұрын
Im with Jimi on this one. One of the members allegedly spent a romantic evening with Janis Joplin...not Terry though...
@golfer56364 жыл бұрын
Every Chicago song has this comment, often the commenter will post this on every reaction video he/she watches
@wesalker34794 жыл бұрын
@@Frau44 Janis spent a lot of "romantic evenings" with a lot of people of ALL descriptions. It was the sixties and she was a beautiful butterfly!
@Frau444 жыл бұрын
@@wesalker3479 yes, gone too soon. I love watching old videos of Janis on Dick Cavat (sp) he was so fascinated it seemed... 🎶👍🏼
@nordvegfigg77464 жыл бұрын
Terry Kath was the heart, the soul and the cojones of Chicago. After his death they gradually became a soft rock band known for sappy ballads and top 40 radio friendly garbage. He was one of the greatest guitarists of his time. He threw his soul into that solo.
@2869may4 жыл бұрын
I agree that the studio version should be heard for a first reaction.....
@robertcartier50884 жыл бұрын
Agreed. I feel it makes me appreciate the Live performance more!
@2869may4 жыл бұрын
@@robertcartier5088 I've seen many concerts, and feel the "experience" is cool but the quality of the music just wasn't there in many cases.... I LOVE good live performances (James Taylor, Carly Simon, Neil Young, Bob Seger, Carole King) but I prefer the clean studio music for the most part. I did see ZZTop in 90' at the Cotton Bowl with Santana and Steve Miller, Great concert! all sounded good but ZZTop sounded SO good...! I was really impressed.
@Frau444 жыл бұрын
@@robertcartier5088 right? I’ve heard Walts flute solo from It better end soon, Carnegie Hall was fantastic. I can’t find a good video of that concert though...
@MoMoMyPup104 жыл бұрын
@@2869may The best concert I ever saw was Bruce Springsteen. And I wasn't even a fan and didn't really wanna go. Same with Eric Clapton - great concert, wasn't a fan. Two of my favorite artists - Elton John and Billy Joel I thought were flat live. Chicago with Terry is better live but I generally agree about pop rock songs and the studio. Heavy Metal is better live.
@2869may4 жыл бұрын
@@MoMoMyPup10 That's cool..! You weren't that interested and probably didn't expect to have that good of a time..... and Bam! you were having blast..!
@JeMy5692 жыл бұрын
I saw them in concert… I sat( yes, sat down…lol) in the front row & that horn section blew me AWAY!!! The sound, his voice…. A lifetime experience I will never forget!
@gidion40044 жыл бұрын
What does 25 or 6 to 4 mean? The song was written by Chicago keyboardist and singer Robert Lamm (Brooklyn, October 13, 1944) and would indicate a night time slot: 3:35 (25 minutes at 4) or 3:34 (26 minutes at 4). Lamm explained on the point: “At the time I was living with a bunch of hippies on the Sunset Strip. One of the advantages of this particular house was that it was located in the Hollywood Hills and that I could look out over the city late at night. Here, I was trying to describe the creative moment when I realized that there was a neon sign that marked that moment and which I decided to use as a refrain ". The other explanation An explanation that according to some was actually artfully constructed ex post, to disprove that the title of the popular piece was actually a tribute to the synthetic drug LSD, whose nickname was 624 ("6 to 4") because you took it at 6 in the afternoon the effects of the drug would wear off by 4 am, that is 10 hours later (a dose of just 25 μg of LSD can cause minimal alterations in perception and mood for more than 10 hours).
@michael480723 жыл бұрын
Your reaction was totally genuine and priceless...ive been a Chicago fan my whole life but had never saw this version until a few months ago....its fricking unbelievable
@laurenval23703 жыл бұрын
Terry Kath. A part of my childhood and sadness when he passed 😢. Thank you for keeping his legacy going! Chicago was and is the very best of keeping in our hearts what was and could be...
@caroleann_21423 жыл бұрын
By far. One of my favorite Guitarists. Terry Kath!!! Just Incredible!
@sherryarflin7264 жыл бұрын
Their catalog is extensive. Color my World , I’m a Man, the songs go on forever.
@Frau444 жыл бұрын
Colour my world-wishing you were here #TerryKath
@DianaJG84 жыл бұрын
"Color My World"!!! ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
@Frau444 жыл бұрын
@@DianaJG8 wishing you were here 🎶🎵
@DianaJG84 жыл бұрын
@@Frau44 - YES, THAT'S beautiful, too! But in the early 70's Color My World made for some WONDERFUL slow dancing!! 😉👍
@Frau444 жыл бұрын
@@DianaJG8 I love it, Terry, #RIPTERRYKATH
@sheriketyer81203 жыл бұрын
Continue to listen to CHICAGO. They are true musicians, singers, song writers & everything else in between. I grew up with the original members, in this concert, & they are the BEST !!
@byronmitchell37844 жыл бұрын
25 OR 6, TO 4 a.m... IN THE MORNING... THIS WHEN THEY WROTE THIS TUNE... CHICAGO IS FANTASTIC.... "MAKE ME SMILE"... "SATURDAY IN THE PARK".... "DIALOGUE PARTS 1 AND 2" TERRY KATH WAS THE MAN... GUITARIST...
@Frau444 жыл бұрын
Finally! From Chicago area?
@byronmitchell37844 жыл бұрын
@@Frau44 No Renee, I just appreciate quality music LOL.. UP IN COVID BURIED WISCONSIN...
@michael71914 жыл бұрын
Definitely check out the studio version. Perfection. Been listening to it for 50 years and I never get tired of it.
@cesarnarro60133 жыл бұрын
You got it so right the diversity of bands in the early 70's
@johnallen8694 жыл бұрын
Early Chicago with the late, great Terry Kath was fire!
@MrRondonmon4 жыл бұрын
Terry accidentally shot himself playing with a gun in 76 or 77, he left a bullet in the chamber and told a friend, watch this. And pulled the trigger. Jimmy Hendrix called him the greatest one night, so that's high praise of course. THIS SONG was because they needed one more song to finish off an Album and they were up all night, tired, sleepy, etc. so they asked the Janitor what time it was because he kept EXACT TIME, and he said, oh, 25 or 6 to 4 [AM] and they all just laughed their asses off. Then created a song with that title.
@surlechapeau4 жыл бұрын
Bro's, you'll love their "Saturday In The Park", "Make Me Smile", "Just You And Me" and "Does Anybody Know What Time It Is". Another great horn band is Blood, Sweat & Tears especially "Spinning Wheel"
@cspaikido4 жыл бұрын
They are in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame overdue but very deservedly.
@rickmay19811 ай бұрын
They were great back then and the guitarist was probably one of the best ever and that is my favorite song
@indydave19552 жыл бұрын
By far this is the best live guitarist EVER
@thomasrocker74084 жыл бұрын
The song is about writing a song sitting on the floor. He became so tired and bleary eyed that he didn't know if it was 25, or 6 to 4. Chicago is still performing.
@ginaluvsrush60934 жыл бұрын
I love it guys! Greetings from Chicago!
@HughCorbyCruick4 жыл бұрын
Glad you mentioned the diversity of sound styles that were available in the 70’s. This was before the homogenization of music that occurred when big corporations took over the business. Keep exploring this era and your mind and tastes will expand.
@terivancampen45704 жыл бұрын
This is a SUPER band. They have many great songs.
@LevWrldBetr4 жыл бұрын
My music brothers, thanks again for playing out a request. Just remember if you listen to this after Terry Kath’s death it’s not the same type of Rock but more of a soft rock genre. Thanks again.
@ImaDogTrainer4 жыл бұрын
Hard to believe they've never heard Leonid and Friends do this!
@imweakfordeaky4 жыл бұрын
Leonid & Friends should be the only people ever allowed to cover Chicago ! They are amazing.
@Frau444 жыл бұрын
I was thinking the same...
@jodidavis11784 жыл бұрын
They do a fantastic cover!
@jayballauer83538 ай бұрын
This was my first thought. Their cover of this is incredible.
@517BigBill4 жыл бұрын
Terry Kath is one of the guitar gods of the’60’s and ‘70’s. RIP. There is another guitar god you need to see, Alvin Lee and Ten Years After! Check out their 1969 Woodstock performance of I’m Going Home! Amazing!
@GM-lq4eu3 жыл бұрын
Terry Kath, unbelievable guitar player, I know he was one of jimmy hendrix favorite guitar players. I believe a reporter was interviewing Hendrix, and they asked him how does it feel being the greatest guitarists in the world, and who he listens to. And I believe he said, I don’t know about being the best guitar player, but that Catt Terry Kath from The band Chicago is great.
@janinebennett44924 жыл бұрын
Chicago had so many great songs
@vickieray4 жыл бұрын
The amazing Mr. Terry Kath 🎸🎶🔥
@fauii42224 жыл бұрын
Yes! You finally reacted to this..can't believe you guys haven't heard of Chicago, though..next, please check out Grand Funk Railroad's Inside Looking Out (1968) for another knockout live performance
@matthewdrake43854 жыл бұрын
Good call for Grand Funk RR.
@bobbyc38954 жыл бұрын
People think "Chicago" and the mostly associate the sound with either the brass instruments or Peter Cetera's vocals, but then you see these videos where Terry Kath goes off and it adds a new level of appreciate for how great they all were. Another "guitar surprise" is the Isley Brother's Summer Breeze. Ernie Isley busts out some incredible rock guitar work out of the blue.
@jimp46664 жыл бұрын
If you guys want to hear the most intense guitar lead song ever recorded, try Poem 58 by Chicago. after that you will understand what Terry Kath was all about.
@davesturick98052 жыл бұрын
agreed. Poem 58 shows his true brilliance
@erickthomas3254 жыл бұрын
Make Me Smile - Chicago Turn the Page - Bob Seger Tiny Dancer - Elton John 👌👌👌 Bet all 3 will give you chills!
@robertcrummel91054 жыл бұрын
Chicago is absolutely a premier group of the ages. Still could listen to them for hours, and have.
@flubblert4 жыл бұрын
Check out "Does Anybody Really Know What Time It Is" by Chicago (p.s. greetings from Chicago!!)
@carmenwise22564 жыл бұрын
HEYYY Y'ALL FROM NORTH CAROLINA. Terry Kath was ONE of the Best.👍💚😀
@WinteryMix843 жыл бұрын
I was on the 1st row at their concert in 1978. I swear, you could feel the vibrations from the guitar in your body.
@ernaanspach4734 жыл бұрын
Chicago, "Getting Stronger Everyday" is one of those change up songs you'll really like. Thanks
@veadairavani56924 жыл бұрын
The guitarist was Terry Kath. He was amazing! Jimi Hendrix said he was his favorite guitarist.
@RandyTWA4 жыл бұрын
Sadly, when Terry Kath died so did Chicago...
@williamlucas46564 жыл бұрын
Not true. I saw them three years ago and they were great. Keep in mind they are in their 70s now. Terry was a fantastic guitarist but you must remember that the rest of the band are all university trained musicians and are fantastic into themselves. Terry’s influence with strongest during the first five years of the band after they became Chicago. Then they got on the commercial train. Been a fan since 1969.
@RandyTWA4 жыл бұрын
@@williamlucas4656 - I respect your opinion but you said it yourself...the commercial train.
@Frau444 жыл бұрын
@@RandyTWA 💯agreed. It became a Foster/Cetera band.
@carlosruiz-ob7le4 жыл бұрын
alguna vez jimmi hendrix dijo que terry era uno de los mejores guitarrists que había escuchado, y algo sabia jimmi!
@valerielynn72563 жыл бұрын
Personally I loved both Chicago’s early days and the 80s ballads for me it’s the best of both worlds
@Frau444 жыл бұрын
Terry is everything!! You guys are AWESOME!!! #TERRYKATH #MichelleKathSinclair
@_Common_Logic_4 жыл бұрын
You nailed the chord progression in relation to the Zeppelin song. It's actually just "chromatic" which means going down the musical note scale in order, one at a time, so it's not really copied from anything, but is sonically familiar. Good ear... It earned a "SUB" =)
@jamess294 жыл бұрын
I had the honor to see Chicago in Oakland CA a few months before Terry Kath tragically met his end. RIP brother.
@m.a.g.a.18064 жыл бұрын
Terry Kath's solo is awesome. He was one of the greatest guitarists ever!!!
@jimnicosia59344 жыл бұрын
BrosAction, Now you know why my generation was always so high. I saw them twice in concert.
@donpaladino3 жыл бұрын
You guys picked a GREAT Chicago video to watch. That band was AWESOME. Terry Kath was a brilliant guitarist. The drummer was brilliant. Three different guys who could carry lead vocals on a song. The trombone player could write and arrange music and I think he was a driving force in the group. NO band could compare to their sound.
@rojavida4 жыл бұрын
Your taste in music is great. So glad you appreciate good music.
@bkniker2 жыл бұрын
25 or 6 to 4, refers to the time on the clock. They're just sitting around and listening to tunes. It's about tripping all night and coming down from the high, it's almost dawn, should we just crash, or do some more.
@viacrucis25093 жыл бұрын
Terry Kath was Stevie Ray Vaughan before SRV but had an amazing baritone singing voice. I cried when he died. Felt so sad for days.
@karenscigliano97872 жыл бұрын
Yes, you just experienced the beauty, genius energy that was Terry Kath...a shooting star. Chicago started out as CTA and was unlike any other rock band -- in terms of talent and original songs/sound. The horns alone in their music take everything to another level that you can't believe what you're hearing. I grew up in Chicago near them and heard this band everywhere all the time...and Im 62 now and I still can't believe how great they sound. I love that you guys discovered them and moreover appreciated them like you did. Terry's story is a tragic one though, but they had a good run in the 60s and 70s....until January 23, 1978.
@charlesfitzgerald96314 жыл бұрын
Leonid & Friends has a video of them (L & Fs) doing a KILLER cover of this.....It’s really really good
@judywalker80204 жыл бұрын
51 years ago....When Terry hits the guitar solo,the band just laughs.
@susanbotwinski55842 жыл бұрын
My first reaction with you two. I like it. You guys are handsome. I dig it. Great song from Chicago. Getting ready to search more songs from ya. 😎
@josephlurito59002 жыл бұрын
Glad to see young guys like you two appreciate the genius of Terry Kath! One of the best ever, horribly underrated and underappreciated in his time. Enjoy his work on their first 11 albums, particularly the 1st through 5th. Some truly amazing work. And way ahead of its time.
@garyjohnson30812 жыл бұрын
The greatest live performance ever!!
@annalykins15794 жыл бұрын
So Great to hear this again 👍 Rock On 🤘
@dannycasson15514 жыл бұрын
I’ve been listening to this song my whole life and I still don’t know what the title means! Legendary band...never seen this video. Thanks guys! 🎶🎸
@Xcris_crosX4 жыл бұрын
25 or 26 minutes till 4 in the morning 'break of day"
@dannycasson15514 жыл бұрын
@@Xcris_crosX thanks..make sense now! Back then if you wanted the correct lyrics you’d have to buy the record.
@Xcris_crosX4 жыл бұрын
@@dannycasson1551 I think I still have the vinyl album somewhere around. Yikes!
@dannycasson15514 жыл бұрын
@@Xcris_crosX I just looked and I actually have a copy! My bad...I have no excuse!
@tjmctube3 жыл бұрын
Chicago, Tower of Power, Earth Wind and Fire. Great groups that mastered including brass into rock/pop. This song was a top 40 radio hit, but in those days you'd probably not hear this extended solo on the air. When I first watched this video performance it was like WTF.... that solo just bursts out of nowhere.
@descendantoffools97674 жыл бұрын
Chicago has so many great songs, but my favorite is probably Old Days.
@retroactive1autrey6684 жыл бұрын
I think the title means that the song was written from a feeling in the middle of the early morning.
@Manageode4 жыл бұрын
You guys still have me awake! Loving the videos. When you listen to the Chicago song "I'm a Man", you MUST listen to the studio version first. No matter how much you want to see the guitar playing, it can wait. Because in the studio they layered so much into the opening, plus you want that one to be clear for the first listen. It's not their best song lyrically, but that opening is good fun. And if I was you, I would hear the studio version of 25 or 6 to 4 some time. This live version is dynamite, but so is the recording in the studio.
@williamlucas46564 жыл бұрын
1968. Sitting up all night trying to write songs until 25 or 6mins to 4 in the morning. The band was originally started by three university graduates who want to integrate their horns and woodwinds into rock ‘n’ roll. They recruited additional members from a band that folded, to include Terry Kath, one of the greatest guitarists ever. It was said that he idolized Jimi Hendrix but that Hendrix was afraid to meet him because he might “show him up”. Most of their real rock ‘n’ roll was in the first two albums. As regards the diversity of music and bands in the 70s keep in mind they all began in the 60s with influence from The Beatles. The end began to come with the invention of computer drum solos and then computer control of music using multi track recorder’s that then became digital recorders and then came the manipulation by the producers. That was the end of unique instrumentalism and the beginning of the synthesized “product” that you know today.
@genov93744 жыл бұрын
Its the follow-up to the song "Does anybody really know what time it is?" 😄
@lesgobrandon9444 Жыл бұрын
They were called chicago transit authority at first . Pure talent across the board from percussion to horns . Been listening for over 50 years to Chicago .
@sherryarflin7264 жыл бұрын
Hendrix was asked what it felt like to be the best guitarist in the world and his reply was “I don’t know, ask Terry Kath.” As for the meaning of 25 or 6 to 4. The keyboard player, Lamm said it was about trying to write a song with the title referring to the time of day. He wrote the song.
@alanoakley32424 жыл бұрын
The story I heard is that they were sitting around trying to write at almost 3.35am when someone asked the time. Someone else responded 25 or 6 to 4 (ie 25 or 26 minutes to 4), which made them laugh because nobody asked for such precision (and they were probably a little stoned). Lead guitarist Terry Kath is not better known only because he died so young.
@sarahvanucci5974 жыл бұрын
Another band of the early 70s. I saw them live at Summerfest on the Lakefront of Milwaukee, Wisconsin when I was 14! Blew my young mind!
@margaretchayka68783 жыл бұрын
You need to listen to the entire Chicago 1 (Chicago Transit Authority), 2 and 3, the best of this band, amazing music. The guitar genius was also an amazingly soulful vocalist. It's wonderful to see young people appreciate this amazing music. The beginning of rock and roll was a wonderful time, so experimental and also very skillful.
@lennyoatman54514 жыл бұрын
Their name was originally Chicago Transit Authority. The song talked about trying to stay awake during a jam session, I think.
@karenscigliano97872 жыл бұрын
Everytime I see this performance I feel something special happened there and TG they recorded this concert -- probably Bill Graham's genius at work....It's like witnessing Shakespeare writing a sonnet... genius rare talent that his ego allowed him to seamlessly blend into the other 6 in the band. His voice is also something to behold and be reckoned with. I used to feel so angry after he killed himself by accident so carelessly. But age gives some wisdom and his short but super sweet life was all this world had for us. Grateful.
@dankelly77123 жыл бұрын
I love your guys reactions So cool to see younger people reacting to this great music
@stevenbrewington43632 жыл бұрын
The guitar solo❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ The drums❤❤❤❤❤❤ The horns❤❤❤❤❤❤ Peter Ceteras voice❤❤❤❤
@BobE3164 жыл бұрын
Jimi Hendrix said that Terry Kath was the greatest guitar player in the world....Chicago has been going strong for over 50 years....I've seen them in concert 3 times, including the original group in this video
@cynthiaweir56972 жыл бұрын
I saw this great band in Detroit at the Rivera Theater in the 60’s . I was in my mid 20’s… now I’m 74 Lol. 👍💗🌹☮️
@kmcgarr110 ай бұрын
Love Chicago! If you live this you should hear Leonid & Friends cover. One of the best tributes I have ever seen. Spot on perfect. Chicago even posted one of Leonids covers on their own personal Chicago website. That’s respect. And I say well deserved by the care Leonid does in being true to the music. Incredible!
@williamlovett37754 жыл бұрын
Totally loving your channel!
@cindyweir96452 жыл бұрын
Went to one of their concerts in Detroit and they played this song among their other hits. Terry Kath was really an amazing guitar player and a great singer too
@douglaspera4616 Жыл бұрын
Every pep band in high school played this at games not nearly as well but lots of enthusiasm I graduated in 76
@vipotrevizo9853 жыл бұрын
I can tell their reaction is genuine when they unexpectedly heard crazy hendrix type guitar playing
@SeaMonster1113 жыл бұрын
Danny Seraphine - drums; Robert Lamm - keyboards, lead vocals; Water Parazadier - sax; Lee Loughnane - Trumpet; James Pankow - trombone, Terry Kath - guitar lead vocal; Peter Cetera - bass, lead vocal