Chicago - '25 or 6 to 4 Live from Tanglewood' Reaction! Crazy Musicianship!

[@davidschecter5247]

One of THE greatest live guitar solos of all-time. What a talent Terry was.

[@PaulImprota]

Terry Kath, the guitarist who Jimi Hendrix was in awe of.

[@chrisjamieson3452]

Which is why he brought them on tour.

[@trudydavidson528]

The music style changed after he passed... got a bit "softer".

[@lisatrautner1274]

@@trudydavidson528 A bit? A whole lot softer!

[@michelm306]

Makes sense

[@ChrisJones-cs2zd]

Sadly a member of the "No, really, the gun is always loaded" club. Gone too soon.

[@danielb2993]

I was lucky enough to see them with Terry Kath in 1974. Amazing show. Cheers and Merry Christmas.

[@dgator3599]

Dude in the bottom photo rubbing his eyes, yawning, looking into space like he's bored during a Terry Kath solo? He must be under the weather; I was shocked that he said he enjoyed it; you couldn't tell by his face. The other 2 dudes really appreciated it, you can tell.

[@cwlindsey2881]

That’s normal for him……I have noticed the same with him. ✌🏻🇺🇸

[@paulsmith7791]

Looks like he doesn't want to be there 🤷‍♂️

[@davidschecter5247]

Yeah, I was watching that "dude" as much as watching Terry. LOL!

[@markdaigle-m4y]

not under the weather. just a dull, boring dude.

[@nastynick8709]

One of my faves by Chicago. Have a listen to "Saturday in the Park" and "Does Anybody Really Know What Time It Is?". A couple of beauties.

[@MarioBattaglia-yx4cb]

Jimi Hendrix was interviewed shortly before his death in September 1970, and was asked who he considered to best the best guitarist in the world at that time and he named Terry Kath from the band Chicago. He also named Billy Gibbons from the band ZZ Top as one of his favorite guitarist and Bob Dylan as his favorite song writer of all time.

[@RandyGabbert]

One of the greatest guitar solos of all time!

[@R777-RLM]

You guys are doing fine. Try not to let peoples complaints frustrate you. Thanks, for your videos.

[@maryellengabler802]

Corey...LOVE your smile during guitar solo.

[@ugadawgs1990]

“Mom, I’m gonna grow up and be in a rock band.” “Baby, you play the trombone. Rock bands don’t have trombones in them.” 🎄🎅🏻🌟

[@rickward460]

Now that's a Christmas present! Merry Christmas Y'all 🎄

[@DavidEveritt74]

Bassist/vocalist Peter Cetera had been mugged outside Dodger Stadium a few days before this, and gotten his jaw broken. He sang this with his jaw wired.

[@Donna185]

His jaw was broken in May 69 and was wired for a few months. I believe this performance was July 1970.

[@Donna185]

Also, he wasn't mugged outside of Dodger Stadium, he (a cubs fan) was punched by a group of Marines (Dodger fans).

[@scottlaughlin9897]

Ty for this. Always wondered why he always looked constrained in this video. Makes total sense now. Dodger stadium, that figures. A lot of people have been seriously injured at that place.

[@cherrypickerguitars]

TERRY KATH! The greatest guitar player you’ve never heard of! One of my all time favourites! (You won’t believe how he died! Russian roulette! Bullet to the brain at 31 yrs old!)

[@donkunes8630]

the late great Terry Kath ! thanks , the music was a part of our lives ..

[@Thomas-aka-TomD]

Second the motion for "I'm a Man" ...A Stevie Winwood song. Go with the studio first....thats what hit us from the debut CTA album. Love the energy fellas!

[@swimlaps1]

1971, 7th gr - my wood/metal shop teacher often "played this album loudly on his stereo turntable! It was cool to be in shop class for girls, even surprised me. 1st every heard Chicago!

[@kebo4660]

Love to you & Chicago!!! Appreciate all you do. Found you through your old Stevie Ray Vaughan Texas Flood vid (now if that wasn't a mic drop performance)...Don't forget Clarence Clemons on the sax...Jungleland live is the --it! Merry Christmas & Happy New Years to you and all...Cheers!

[@bbox5938]

Thank you for reacting to this. In this case of 25 or 6 to 4 it's good to experience both the live and the studio version. Tanglewood concert has more great footage for example "Make Me Smile".Much love

[@snakeinthegrass7443]

Fenom, I feel your pain. As a viewer, I get frustrated when people say you HAVE to do the studio first cuz that's how we experienced it. The reality is, most reactors will only do a song once. Most times, the live will be better, imo. But there are some instances where the studio version is sooo good, that's the place to go. You guys listened to your viewers, which is not always the case - so shout out to guys!! Usually, money talks, so reactors will only do what people pay them to do. So, thank you for listening to us little people - many of whom are on fixed incomes and don't have a dime to spare. God bless, and Merry Christmas to you all.

[@lorilxn1597]

I agree, bands back then were just as great live

[@davidhanna8470]

Horn section. Need say no more. And you get it, old man.

[@Star_R666]

I've always been amazed by the sound that Danny Seraphine can get out of the little drum set

[@renlessard]

Kath was a force of nature. He manhandled that guitar

[@kareng4658]

LOL Watching Corey do everything but grab some popcorn! So glad you enjoyed this!

[@kevinmassey1164]

Being familiar with the studio version (or the version that was originally made famous) first is always the correct choice and helps appreciation of the live version.

[@BethHutter]

It is tough sometimes as far as studio vs. live versions. Terry Kath was a beast, RIP.

[@chrisjamieson3452]

This Is It needs to react to Chicago I'm a Man. Studio or live will do. Danny Seraphine was one of the best drummers in RnR in the 70's.

[@2cawwa2]

Needs? Really? Food, shelter, clothing. No, you NEED to listen to a song!

[@chrisjamieson3452]

@2cawwa2 Speaking as a 3rd person singular entity. e.g. Israel needs to make peace soon.

[@dianesorensen2549]

Dude at the bottom of the screen is virtually comatose. Song rocks heavy❤

[@shaverge]

That guitar solo is how babies are made.

[@cheyenneshere07]

You need to look up the life of the lead guitarist Terry Kath. His death was so senseless and gone way too soon 😢

[@rickyashment]

Terry Kathy RIP awesome!!

[@stephenhuber1219]

Cetera had to record the vocal while his jaw was still wired together after he had been attacked at a baseball game at Dodger Stadium on May 20, 1969.

[@paulrosenberg4227]

My folks brought the debut album home and it's the only album my 13 year old brother and I listened together with them. We were floored. The tracks let us know there was more magic to come, like this performance. Beasts all, especially Terry Kath!

[@suecook1326]

Terry Kath, at the end it sounds like Peter Cetera says Take Care, but he actually said Terry Kath so everybody would know who it was. I got to see them twice while Terry was alive and most recently in 2016 when they toured with Earth, Wind & Fire. The original members still there in 2016 was keyboardist/singer Robert Lamm and the tromebonist.

[@chetstevensq]

Actually it's Robert Lamm (keyboards) doing the call out. James Pankow plays trombone.

[@Stonesfan1960]

You picked the right version. That is an incredible performance.

[@stephenhuber1219]

You guys have to see Leonid & Friends

[@lorilxn1597]

The best thing is to do live whenever possible. Groups back then were great live or studio versions.

[@marylreddick]

Great choice

[@sirgalahad3574]

One of the top live guitar solos of all time.

[@tedsmith4749]

Merry Christmas I have enjoyed your reactions all year, and i love your enthusiasm for the great music you react to

[@paulkrom4177]

Tanglewood is right up the road

[@neillenet291]

I only watched these videos to see if Hoodie Guy moves at all. And even more rare, if he cracks a smile. 😅

[@danicampbell402]

He’s concentrating!😂

[@deantait8326]

Terry Kath, guitar.

[@nealtircuit9373]

The Tower Of Power is a horn funk band that has played with many rock artists and more.

[@chuckvelten5337]

Merry Christmas to all of you. Even the happy dude In the bottom box.

[@Scottfur]

At least he didn’t fall asleep 😴

[@leighloutreedore8926]

​@@ScottfurAre you sure???

[@candacewillis4443]

Earth Wind and Fire always have a horn section. My favorite concert was when I saw EW&F open for Chicago. They did a few songs together and it was amazing.

[@charlesf2804]

The studio version is good to give an idea of what the track is about, then check out the live version (if one’s available); that can give a better sense of what the singer or group is about and perhaps foster a greater appreciation of the track overall.

[@Roh_Echt]

LOL...back then, if you saw some kid shredding his guitar like this, you'd put him in your garage band...immediately!

[@wifflenation]

Great reaction. 1975 Anaheim Stadium CA Chicago and Beach Boys. Great Concert!

[@stellamorgan482]

You guys did it right...studio version then live. They're both great but also different. I saw Chicago live in '76. Great! Check out more Chicago.

[@Sirala6]

8:31 Excellent observation. Some bands playing live sound just like or better than the record whereas others are studio creations who don't play live gigs well.

[@davesheppeck696]

There is a russian/Ukrainian tribute band that went viral covering this song. To the pointthat Chicago's drummer saw it. They put a link to it on their official web page. They are called Leonid and Friends. Leonid transposed all the parts by hand. Now Chicago provides him with their charts..

[@lindasalvaterra1304]

Usually I like studio versions better but this was just as good.

[@pauldavis2535]

Doesn’t matter long as you do it ❤

[@jannaromine5908]

Awesome!!! Now I hope you will react to the live performance of "I'm A Man"

[@hunter1961100]

The song is about whether or not to do more Coke at 25 or 6 to 4 in the morning while up riding music it was 1969. They were all living in a house together, off of Sunset Boulevard and they were in their early 20s. That was from an interview with James pankow The trombone player and arranger for the horn section

[@chetstevensq]

Saw them in Soldier Field where they played for almost 4 hours continuously. Band members would take breaks during others solos. Amazing how close they sounded to studio versions while playing live.

[@vicrodriguez8344]

25 or 6 to 4 - That's when they finished writing the song "25-6 minutes to 4 am"

[@scgreek1114]

With few exceptions, I always recommend the studio version first because the audio production is going to exceed that of any live version. Then select a live version for comparison.

[@desertdee1]

Most of the time it is better to start with the studio version, then do the live after. However, there are some bands that their live version is beyond great. So just do as you do. You all are the best reaction video people on Yt. :)

[@jimnicosia5934]

I like the lives also. I've been to 23 concert iny life and I've seen Chicago twice.

[@sandyshoenberger2697]

When dealing with Chicago, Tanglewood is always a good choice.

[@chrisbanks5925]

The great Terry Kath . . . legend.

[@billc.5861]

For more horn sections in bands, you gentlemen need to check out theses 2 bands Tower of Power or Blood, Sweat and Tears You won’t be disappointed

[@1bigrowdy]

Their first album CTA is a masterpiece .South California Purples is a underplayed treasure

[@TheDivayenta]

That’s Peter Cetera singing lead. If you want to hear a perfect updated recording of a live performance of this that’s even better, check out the same tune from Russian Chicago Tribute band, Leonid and Friends. They sound like Chicago with 2024 sound technology!

[@rustycamaro]

Terry had his way with that strat.

[@snakeinthegrass7443]

I'M A MAN, from this same show.🤯🤯

[@davidbanachek7966]

You picked a great version.

[@tonidarcy5515]

That guitar 🎸 genius is Terry Kath, Jimi Hendrix favorite guitar player!!! Fact!

[@DimidrolTravels]

Do the same one from Russian/Ukranian band Leonid and friends. Those guy do this song justice. A must watch

[@Ginny-t7y]

All Leonids and Friends covers are 🔥!

[@VinzClorthokeymasterofGozer]

Merry Christmas, fellas. I played the trumpet from 10 years old all through college and a little beyond. Chicago was always a huge inspiration. These guys and Tower of Power were idols. Always do studio versions first. Very few people heard these songs live the first time they heard them. They have found live versions they like over time. Do the live versions once you understand the songs as they were recorded in the studio. To me, it makes the live versions better once you can tell when they are jamming or going off versus the original.

[@OriginalLictre]

For some killer rock saxophone, listen to Bob Seger and the Silver Bullet Band, they have a number of great rock tunes that feature the saxophone. For a harder, classic rocking tune, "Old Time Rock and Roll" is a banger, with a good sax part. For a more soulful use of sax, "Turn the Page" makes tremendous use of saxophone. I've seen references to Seger's style as being "heartland rock". Some of Seger's best recordings were from live concerts, so anything on the album "Live Bullet" is a concert recording.

[@edwardcapobianco2975]

Terry Kath is lights the fuck out on this one… They were great at this period of time until cocaine started to destroy the band. Terry was a casualty of it indirectly , staying up for 3 days at a time , no sleep, playing with guns, reckless behavior, etc. it cost him his life unfortunately and Chicago was never the same band after he was gone.

[@arnoldcox9128]

This live version is better than the studio, although the studio is fire too

[@rowdyron4111]

Good stuff!

[@hudsonhollow]

Jimi Hendrix said Terry Kath was better than him and the horns were blown by one lung. That's an honor from the greatest!

[@hackermusic3355]

I almost always prefer live versions as long as the sound quality is decent. Even with imperfections compared to studio versions it's more impressive to me.

[@brie3636]

🎄 great song ❤

[@lzzy8262]

Saw them in 1976

[@philward9093]

Olliwoo bringing the energy again. Love it

[@kevinsievert4531]

Ollie was bringing the melatonin. I was afraid he was going to doze off. Based on time the video was posted, it was lunch time at our place. I get it, such a slow ballad it might send anyone to siesta.

[@bapc3billneeley]

The only problem with the live versions from back in the day is the audio quality. The technology and human expertise weren't up to snuff on many recordings. But you can always query your listeners ahead of time for our preference.

[@tomgeiger7058]

Blood-Sweat & Tears

[@abmqa]

Check out Fleetwood Mac, The Chain, live 1982, awesome guitar 🎸 solo, and stanky stank baseline

[@robertrohde4579]

Terry Kath and Rory Gallagher are the only two guitarists that I know of that Jimi Hedrix said were the best guitarist in the world when he was asked. I know more the story about Rory Gallagher when he was in the band called Taste and played the same venue as Jimi Hendrix, the BBC asked Jimi what it was like to be the greatest guitarist in the world and Jimi replied that he wouldn't know and then said why don't you ask Rory Gallagher!

[@curtisain1931]

OlliWooDDA needs a giant cup of coffee or a hit of speed, he's checking out.

[@bretttodd6470]

Studio is usually the way to listen but there are a few gems out there like this that is live where live Trumps the studio version. Good reaction. Iron maiden Hallowed Be Thy Name is another live version that's better than studio. 1982.

[@kellahella5286]

Chicago at its best with Terry Kath(RIP). IMO.

[@TheAcgtrs]

In all fairness, if you watch the live version first, how do you know if it’s truly representative of the original vision of the song, recorded in the studio? I usually prefer the live version, as well. I wanna see if they can pull off their vision, in a live setting. However, it’s never a bad idea to start with the original studio version, if not just to get the concept of what they were then able to re-create in a live setting.

[@TheAcgtrs]

Maybe now you understand why Hendrix referred to Terry Kath as “the greatest guitar player in the universe”.

[@musicairplanes4884]

For me the live version is always better especially from this era. You get to see their ability as a musician.

[@WanderWebber-yj1ed]

If you want to see great sax in a rock band, check out Clarence Clemons, "The Big Man", who played with Bruce Springsteen from 1972 until he died in 2011.

[@gregyaklin5980]

Chicago opened for the Jimi Hendrix Experience on one tour. Jimi said Terry Kath is a better guitarist than him! Terry is a very underrated guitar player!

[@rhwinner]

Terry Kath on guitar, died - RIP - playing Russian Roulette while drunk.

[@richardmartin9565]

A major difference in music before the 80s is the music video. Before videos, music focused on listening experience. The arrival of videos transformed music into a visual experience as well. I seldom watched the music videos in the 80s as a result, and don't listen to modern music at all.

[@markstanton2362]

Ya guys have to react to Blood, Sweat & Tears, if you like horns!!

[@patswanson2870]

Blood Sweat and Tears is another band with brass

[@MoMoMyPup10]

You should always do the Studio version unless there's a swarm of people telling you to do it Live. Studio is how we all heard them first, and you can always follow up like this with the Live and reap the rewards twice

[@williamcabell142]

🤷🏻‍♂️ that is all that has to be said!🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🙏✝️❤️🇺🇸

[@lisaeddins5291]

Terry Kath is the awesome guitarist and singer....

[@Watchman70]

Damn! I just realized that this was the day I was born lol 🎉 They should have killed me then.