Chicago July 4, 2023

Saturday In The Park
Feeling Stronger Every Day
25 Or 6 To 4
A Capitol Fourth PBS Special
July 4, 2023

[@jameskessler-hl5kn]

July 12, 2024 I will be seeing them & Earth, Wind, and Fire in Chicago! Can’t wait!

[@annettesjoy]

Terry and Peter should be proud how Lamm has continued with the band and has kept their vocals on point.

[@lisafreeman2730]

I have watched this over and over! I absolutely love it! Chicago was the perfect band to have for the 4th. Every generation loves their music! Happy 4th!

[@Arturo-sm1tb]

Robert Lamm is perhaps the most underrated IMPORTANT pop musician of our lifetime. Love his dedication and his excellence.

[@dannycrockett9878]

I love Lamm, and have always dug the band, but please please please stop saying THE MOST UNDERRATED

[@lilolives6098]

And also SO handsome 🤣

[@__GALLANT__]

@@dannycrockett9878 But you have to admit, Arturo's comment is really the most underrated comment we've seen of late. 😂

[@debbiec6216]

I am a huge fan of Robert Lamm , I have for the last 50 years, when I was a kid. *He's not underrated, he's at the TOP* !!! Lamm is an handsome artist .

[@davidstewart182]

What a great American band. So glad I got to see them live. This is good, yea, but being there is something else!

[@achless1]

who was the soprano singer? ..not original band member?

[@stevesears2425]

​@@achless1Robert Lamm on lead vocals, Lee Loughnane on trumpet, in saxophonist Jim Pankow are the three originals left. The other singer is Neil Donnell, who I think has been with the band about four or five years.

[@danyel2043]

Bravo CHICAGO MY favorite band

[@philipwechter6137]

Chicago is like a good wine. Th both get better with age.

[@markowen2649]

Loved CHICAGO from the beginning ❤

[@debbiec6216]

When we went to our first concert back in 1983 , Robert Lamm was the first person, I had noticed , then after that it was Peter Cetera and then rest the band. I am a huge fan of Chicago , listening to them, since 1970 - present . *They have came a long way and keeping the band going for over 50 years* !! *Each and everyone in the Band , deserves an Award* !!!

[@sallyrickerson9139]

😄 I agree!

[@deborahedwards1206]

Chicago was one of the greatest groups in concert. Awesome time!

[@markwideman339]

They killed it. Especially the guitar solo on 25 or 6 to 4.

[@brian1565]

Seen Chicago three times and they just keep getting better and better.

[@ezedozitt21]

One of the best groups ever! Chicago! 😀💪🏼💯

[@TheBeach475]

Neil Donnell has the best voice! Neil nailed it! ❤❤❤

[@raycali1946]

Unbelievable!! Did they kick ass or what. The horns make this band so unique. They are an intrical part of the bands sound and style 🎉 .Just saw them at the Hard Rock 3 weeks ago. These guys play like they are 20 years old They are better now than in the 70’s. 😮 “. Rock On “ guys . We will never get old.

[@mattparker2323]

Neil Donnell may not play bass, but he is the closest voice to Peter's of any of the replacements. He sounds particularly good on this version of 25 or 6 to 4. The band has never sounded better instrumentally.

[@__GALLANT__]

07:11 Are you kidding? When he tried to hit the high notes on that song, he blew it practically every time. Flatter than hell. Listen again.

[@mattparker2323]

@@__GALLANT__ I listened to Jason Scheffs out of time pitchy voice got 30 years. He was terrible singing Peters songs. I did see one performance from the early 90s where he sounded decent on 'Ive been searching so long', but that was rare. Even when in tune the sound of his voice is grating. Jeff Coffey wasn't bad. Donell can hit the high notes better than any of them now, including Peter himself. Peter hasn't sang these songs in the original key for 30 years.

[@__GALLANT__]

@@mattparker2323 Hey man . . I lost track of Chicago's band members names; no doubt. I used to play all their music in various bands I was in through the years (tpt) but these adds to the line-up sometimes baffle me. Whatever that guy's name is that singing at my reference point 07:11 is just plain blowing it. lol Maybe that's the "Jason Scheff" you speak of?

[@chuckcox2742]

Remember, too, that for the first 9-10 years, Terry Kath was singing lead on 25or6to4. Peter only picked it up after TK was gone!

[@__GALLANT__]

@@chuckcox2742 True. But this guy (whatever his name) should not be singing those songs in the original key. He simply can not do it.

[@bradlyscotunes9156]

1st saw Chicago Transit Authority, 2nd bill to opener Santana, June '68, Fillmore West, 1 yr. B4 1st album for either; for headliner Big Brother & The Holding Co.w/ Janis Joplin! I was 13, drummer, & lover of horns; just moved from literally end of paved road in N. Central WA state; Wow! When their music & Santana's hit radio yr.later, I remembered it instantly!

[@Dr.Ballard]

They were awesome!!!! The lead singer is 67 and is still on the same key as the original. That is impressive!

[@__GALLANT__]

Except he was flatter than a door nail and couldn't hit the high notes. 07:11

[@TheDavidbooth]

@@__GALLANT__ These nuts!

[@__GALLANT__]

@@TheDavidbooth LOL

[@datzme49]

They haven't been the same since Bill Champlin and Jason Scheff were replaced The new lead singer is a joke!!!

[@__GALLANT__]

@@datzme49 That's true. I love this band. I was playing "Does Anybody Really Know What Time it Is" on the trumpet the day the album came out. I just hate it when I hear such a talented group blow it with a singer that is singing beyond his range.

[@carlrosendorf5210]

Make me smile ✌️ peace 2023

[@claudiogonzalezpineda79]

La mejor banda de los metales dorados

[@kenfreeman9149]

I love to hear the music of Chicago. They still sound perfect!!

[@thenewoverrockblues902]

I love Chicago but myChicago is Terry, Danny, James Peter Robert, Lee. Walter

[@susanschildt2738]

Me too

[@bethtyree6346]

Chicago brings me so much joy

[@frankmelendez8064]

Chicago is still holding it’s own! Even though only 4 original’s still alive!!! Congrats to the new singer! Almost sounds like peter!

[@user-fv8wf6tv4u]

Nothing short of spectacular

[@susanasotomayor2271]

Cuántos años pasaron y se sigue escuchando a la banda Chicago feliz día de su independencia feliz 4 de julio

[@lolosonny1997]

Nicely done W Reyes Jr. more power!!!

[@esthernajera3360]

La mejor banda ❤ y con más trayectoria 🥰

[@challorit]

Is part of my life this music and now is the clok time declive.totaly accept

[@LuisMorales-xm6wc]

That singer is......GREAATTT MAN!!!!

[@leoesposito8762]

i remember listening to Chicago when i was a kid good to see them still belting them out ...

[@frasergovan5493]

A lot of you guys are so negative. Neil Donell is a tenor that has to sing above and below his range to sound like 4 different lead singers. Give him a break. He is a good singer for the Chicago songs. He left a vary good career in Canada to bail out Chicago. The original guys in Chicago (Lamm, Pankow) are approaching 80 . Neil can quit any time and leave Lamm & Pankow to find another lead . Perhaps you downers should listen to the Russian/Ukraine band Leonid & Friends which has been travelling the US for 3+ years. AND filling venues 2 and 3 times over. Be positive of the fact that you can go see and hear a live band that brings back the memories of the 1970's. If you don't like the singing - don't listen to it. Simple.

[@jerrykintner5699]

Yeah, the Downers should listen to the Russian band that uses WOMEN to sing and match the high vocal ranges.

[@frank8235]

You forgot about the trumpet player Lee Loughnane he is also an original player

[@laking500]

Missing the two best....nice tribute

[@jo-annkawakami3373]

Robert Lamm sounding & looking gr8.

[@gerardoluigidizanni3725]

Sempre attivi al massimo e sempre un sound inimitabile 😮😮😮😮😮

[@reed77john]

Feeling Stronger Every Day, Maravilloso !!

[@davidarasin-kg9ho]

Which horn section is better earth wind and fire 🔥 or Chicago I love them both it's a tie

[@welshieallovertheplace]

EWF in my opinion

[@davidarasin-kg9ho]

@@welshieallovertheplace understood ewf is great 👍

[@jamesihrig2220]

They toured together It’s on You Tube Excellent!

[@davidarasin-kg9ho]

I saw that ❤😊

[@raycali1946]

Chicago. With out a doubt.

[@raycali1946]

Chicago. Without a doubt !!

[@stevesears2425]

Fabulous job!

[@tooter1able]

WOW !!! Fantastic!! Kudos to Lee, Ray, and Jimmie---Phenom Horn Section of all time! Great in all boxes!!

[@anabellacontrerasc.5947]

Sip. Lo máximo. Mis hijos crecieron oyéndolos, pero cuando pedí un msje para uno de ellos super-fan que se graduaba, no me contestó nadie. Le escribí a Robert Lamm y busqué todas las vías posibles pero quedamos frustrados

[@angelathayne9868]

💜

[@OFLHLGZ28]

They sound just GREAT!

[@omarmontoya1055]

que buen recuerdo magnificaso

[@andrewwentz4459]

The Great Ones, my dudes

[@susanasotomayor2271]

Canciones para toda la vida

[@redrocks1983]

I've seen them a few times with REO opening. Crowds really get hyped.

[@philipwechter6137]

Walter is by far the best drummer Chicago has had

[@mikestevenson576]

Star of this video is the kid at 6:10.

[@uselessjoe]

How many times has Robert sung Saturday live? like 4 million?

[@Ossinilsson]

Bokat, 12 november i Wallingford Conneticut

[@Denn-yo3qn]

What's TH-HLL, Lamm? That noisy trash-can from percussion...OMG!😢😢

[@pauli6043]

Who took Loren Gold's place at this show on the double keys?...he replaced Lou Pardini....who replaced Bill Champlin!

[@jimbocoonass8622]

They still sound awesome with those horns. That's what I thought was cool growing up in the 70's. Jimbo Mexican American, former US Navy radioman petty officer 86-96.

[@bettyrocco3021]

I can't hear Neil singing. 😢 Miss keith, jason,jeff, lou

[@jangodreams]

Backing tracks and yelling into the mike.

[@user-dl8xr7dk8c]

Ох...

[@darinkelley116]

Did they get the singer from the make a wish foundation? Just curious.

[@bethgott9768]

Wherefore art thou???

[@joeemerson8503]

I don't see any Chicago fans in there...

[@hansgordy]

Went to a concert about a year ago. The band lacks a lead singer. Hearing this guy sing the Cetera songs is painful.

[@user-vi3wk3di9w]

I agree. Neil donnell is fair at best

[@andrew5184]

Look at all these people pretending they know the song and that this group still matters.

[@Denn-yo3qn]

No Way!!!...Singing screammy out of tune, no guitar Kath's scale/jazz-shredd performance??..Sorry Lamm..😢😮

[@foxcreek8110]

Sorry, just can't get into any of this. Original members only. All else is plastic.

[@__GALLANT__]

07:11 WHO told this guy he could sing? I absolutely love this band but listen to this. Damn. And it's not a 'one-off'. He blows it every time he goes for the high note there. Flatter than pancake. Come on CHICAGO. You guys are better than this. Replace this guy. Please. Can't you hear this Peter?

[@__GALLANT__]

@DarthShibby Good point . . but if that was legit, they could ALL be flat and they wouldn't be flat. lol

[@lamotta6]

If you listen, he is very sharp, not flat on the first two

[@__GALLANT__]

@@lamotta6 I didn't listen to their entire performance; that's true. My wife and I were out and came in in the middle of the thing. I always liked that band a LOT. Like many trumpet players of that "era", I played in bands all over the country and we always included several of the Chicago tunes. I was a young trumpeter (16) when "Does Anybody Really Know What Time It Is" came out and it was just like a magical song or something. Anyway . . . I don't want to belabor the subject. They need to work with this guy if he's going to continue singing with them IMHO.

[@Straydogger]

@@lamotta6 Off-key is off-key. :-)

[@alyssam.5939]

I just saw them live last night, and he was way better than this performance. He was off this night, but last night he did a great job.