Chicago - Questions 67 & 68 *DayOne Reacts*

[@jackadesman7143]

This is one of the greatest songs ever!!!!!

[@katemaloney4296]

This is one of those songs that you listen to in the quiet of your room with the lights off and your mind clear, so you can absorb it fully. It is a more relatable song to anyone who is at a crossroads in a relationship.

[@craigw1911]

Terry Kath was criminally underrated as a guitar player by the press, but musicians were in awe of him. Jimi Hendrix told Chicago, "Your guitar player is better than me!" On that same CTA debut album, you MUST play "Poem 58". Funk, blues and rock fused together, led by Terry Kath's mind-boggling guitar playing. Much better than the bubblegum of Cetera in the post-Kath era.

[@joelliebler5690]

A beautiful tune and one of their most memorable from that very first CTA album with soaring vocals by Peter Cetera and the great horns, drums and lead guitar by Terry!

[@joejoesguitarinventions]

Chicago... one of the best bands ever 🎸🔥

[@stevenm.6886]

This is back when Chicago was a great band. They turned into a pop band sadly. Musicianship is just fantastic. Those Kath runs, Serraphine as always is stellar

[@zgfit]

Chicago was great back in 70’s. I started listen in 69/70 at 8 yrs old but the 80’s Chicago was not unfortunate. They were fantastic & attracted millions of new listeners especially w/ 16 & 17. So unfortunately you just don’t understand the music business & how bands have to evolve. Just because you don’t like it, doesn’t mean failure. I’m there case it was big success & big $$

[@hongfang2508]

I'm not a huge fan of Chicago but this is one of their better songs, IMO. It's not as catchy as some of their hits but it's music fills the ears and there's enough melody to catch the ear.

[@daletwin1]

I have always loved this song.

[@MichaelTScott-wb4di]

Kudos to the person that suggested this! Overlooked, underplayed gem of a song. Also, there's a Japanese version if you haven't heard it: kzbin.info/www/bejne/roCod2eVrJhqqdU

[@bobmessier5215]

Chicago is a tale of two bands. Rock and soft pop. This tune is from their rock era 60'-70's. I think, you are more drawn to their soft pop ballad era of the 80's-90's.

[@williamweiss6128]

My Chicago is this early stuff. Still amazing, love it. There were college courses you could take based on Chicago and Tower Of Power back in the day, too.

[@TonyM1961]

One of the most quintessential bands of the 70s. Very famous for their incorporation of a smoking brass section combined with a light rock front group. The mix of horns, guitars and drums is almost identical to that of The Blues Brothers (different genre of course). After seeing your reactions to other songs, I think you would really enjoy Chicago's songs Saturday In The Park and Does Anybody Really Know What Time It Is?

[@davidbordonaro1631]

Don't ever apologize for not liking a song - I wish other reactors would do the same .

[@Zebred2001]

I agree as long as the reactor can somewhat articulate what they're not feeling about the song.

[@mgonzales56]

People fall into two categories, those that love early Chicago, and those that love later Chicago. I fall into the early Chicago lovers. I just don't really care for the later stuff. So I respect your opinion. But this really is a great song. A little disappointed you weren't crazy in love with this song, but that's ok. Maybe you'll love the next one.

[@jeffmattson5766]

I enjoy Chicago’s early, mid and later material. They had hit records with 5 different singers taking lead vocals over the years. I think only the Eagles can match that.

[@charlesburns1608]

How can one listen to Chicago, and not move?

[@982spyder5]

If you like the sappy ballad Chicago post Terry Kath ... well that's your Chicago, but not mine.

[@donlowe105]

Grew up on this music, back then it was about love and togetherness now adays it seems to be about hate and violence.

[@michaelgoldberg7127]

This is one of my fav's. People who don't react well to it, do not know what it means. It's about a relationship in 1967 that was too good to be true. He's a little concerned that it might have been too perfect, and might not be the same in 1968. The best horns of any Chicago song, as they last from start to finish. He 's apprehensive about 1968, and has an image of how great it can continue to be. He resigns himself to that "It really doesn't matter anyhow." "It's just that the THOUGHT of us so happy appears in my mind as a beautifully mysterious thing." During these question's "Other faces fade away." It really hit home for me when I knew just what Question's 67& 68 meant.

[@chrisjamieson3452]

1st 45 I ever bought.

[@Patrickrivasticksdrums]

After all these years I finally know what it all meant. Thanks 👍👍

[@michaelgoldberg7127]

@@Patrickrivasticksdrums You're welcome. It all fits together like a puzzle when you go back and listen after knowing its meaning.

[@williamwilkins3084]

@@Patrickrivasticksdrums Same here - that's truly amazing!!👍👍

[@oldmanghost219]

Robert Lamm (keyboards) wrote questions 67 & 68 about his girlfriend in 1967 & 1968. It's the song on Chicago's 1st album that really made me take notice of the Great vocals of Peter Certera (Bass). And I love Terry's guitar intro in the studio version and then there are the horns.

[@keithneale6223]

One of my favorites from Chicago, but I was pretty sure you would not like it. Try “Does Anybody Really Know What Time it is?”. It will be more to your liking.

[@pauldevito7476]

Wow!! Honesty!! Excellent. So many reactors on KZbin "love" every song. Which is impossible. This is like the third song that you didn't like from ehat I've seen. And it broke my heart every time🤣🤔, because I loved the songs. With this song, I think the lyrics are beautiful, but you have to kind of be a hippie like me to get it. The music may appear "marching band-ish" with so many horns, but I think it expresses the joy that the singer feels in asking these bigger questions, and then changing his mind, saying it doesn't matter why. Read through the lyrics, Angela, and you'll peel away the hippie dream. You had to be alive in 1967 and 1968 to really get it. Keep up the honesty, sweetheart.✌️🙏✌️🙏.

[@hardboiledharry4061]

I saw them, saw this, in 1977 just a few months before we lost Terry Kath, what a force they were, after 1973 or so they got more pop oriented and my interest started to wain a bit but for 4 or 5 years they were amazing.

[@Sammylu-greenbeatsred]

I think it's one of those songs that takes a few listens and it grows on you. I would love to see your reactions to Chicago's "25 or 6 to 4" and "I'm a Man".

[@oldmanghost219]

YEAH!!! - I strongly suggest the Tanglewood concert. Terry Was On Fire! And you get to see the energy.

[@memphistim2001]

Sometimes it come off a little unseemly when reactors rhapsodize over every recommended song as if their only job is to validate someone else's taste in music. It's really refreshing to see someone honestly say that they really aren't feeling a particular work.

[@TZ61]

Again, DON'T regret being honest. Personally I believe it to be one of the most refreshing things about your channel, and anyone worth their salt would say the same. We have more than enough phonies in the world, thank you very much. Certainly you're intelligent enough that you don't need me telling you that down the road you will earn the respect of your colleagues, and most importantly, friends and loved ones. Good stuff, thanks. (Formerly Bill Shelly).

[@oldmanghost219]

Great Comment. Well said. True honesty is always good. (Formerly Bruce) and one of these days she may get me as a Patron with my true name.

[@oldmanghost219]

Questions 67 & 68 is one of my favorites but it is ok that you don't think so. "Ballet For A girl In Bachannon". It is the live Tanglewood version that would make you take notice as Terry was on FIRE. It is 14 minutes. but there are versions were they cut it up and cut out some of the best parts. It includes both of the sections "Make me Smile" and "Colour My World" That the company cut out to make songs that were less than the 3 minute maximum of AM Radio which was standard in cars at the time. The studio version is good but a little dull.

[@steelers6titles]

Band's second single, in 1969. It was reissued a few years later after the group had made it big. I think it's their best early song.

[@davelafferty5728]

This was their first single. It only reached no. 71 on the U.S. charts. In fact on the Live at Carnegie Hall album, I believe it was Robert Lamm, who wrote the song, refers to it as their first boss hit bound single, that never became a boss hit bound single.

[@alvarogarza3673]

Can you do the cult fire woman?

[@DanielFrost21]

Angela, even though this song wasn't to your liking, please continue to explore Chicago's music. Some of my favorites are: "Feelin Stronger Everyday" "25 or 6 to 4" "Old Days" "If You Leave Me Now" "Beginnings".....and many more.

[@oldmanghost219]

All Great Chicago Songs. I 2nd the motion. "25 or 6 to 4" has to be from Tanglewood IMO.

[@crsounddoctor4937]

Chicago is an "elite" band that has stood the test of time!!! Thanks for this reaction Angela!!! Please consider reacting to another one of their songs titled: "CALL ON ME" because not many reactors have reacted to it but most of all, it is an absolute "VIBE!!!"

[@fldude46]

this is my second favorite chicago song

[@dwanpyrtle3134]

Older CTA, when Terry Kath was still around, was hard to beat...rockwise. The two songs you mentioned liking were some of the wimpy stuff they did after he passed.

[@bsharp6856]

Well, it was very early Chicago and a little rough. The horns are great and Terry Kath's guitar running through them is great. The lyrics are pretty rambling. But Pete Cetera rescues the song for me by the way he sings "ooh" twice in each verse. That's the hook, I think.

[@Beatles4Sale.]

The first concert I ever went to was Chicago/Beach Boys at the Capital Center in Landover, MD. It no longer exists. I love Chicago. They changed their sound a lot so don’t give up on them if there’s one period of their music you don’t like. I hate to admit this but we played this song in Junior High band. Our band teacher loved Chicago. I hope we get a few other songs by them that represent different eras of their music. Great choice though!

[@oldmanghost219]

I was in all 3 bands in High school. Stage, Marching, and Concert. I remember while the marching band was waiting to get on the bus for a parade, we would start playing the opening 25 or 6 to 4 Scale while we took turns ad-libbing.

[@CharlesPhillips-no3sz]

Another Chicago MASTERPIECE............next suggestion "Dialog Parts 1 & 2"

[@heatsinker_5517]

It's ok not to like a song, I like most Chicago tunes myself, some I don't care for, but I don't hate them.

[@masterofce]

Great Song,,,,,Review "25 or 6 to 4" by Chicago.....another great jam.!

[@J3scribe]

This song is from their first [Chicago Transit Authority] album in 1969. Stunning. You may be nonplussed, but that level of musicianship for a pop song would be mind-blowing by today's standards.

[@kitkatbar2246]

Any more Carpenters reactions? Please do "All You Get From Love is a Love Song."

[@redkos]

My suggestion: Listen to the song 5 more times. You've already heard the amazing vocals. The next time focus on the crazy, creative bass riff throughout this song. Next, listen to great guitar by Terry Kath. For the third listen focus on the horns & how the complement the vocals. The Fourth, focus on the mastery of the orchestration both before and after the bridge in the middle. Lastly, focus on everything you've listened to on the previous four listens, and how each of these very individualistic and creative parts also support each other to create a blend that one very seldom finds and is very unique. I think if you took some time to do this, you'd likely come away with a very different opinion than the one expressed in your video. Best regards to you.

[@oldmanghost219]

i am glad you mention the amazing bass line. Nobody else seems to mention it and I didn't either although I have taken notice of how great it.is.

[@redkos]

Thanks,@@oldmanghost219 Considering that Peter Cetera not only sang lead, but played that amazing bass line in the song, it says quite a bit about his abilities. I hope DayOne took my advice & broke this song down & *REALLY* listened to it. I'm sure the reaction would be much different after that.

[@demetriocampos8631]

Growing up this song reminded me in the drum part with horns a little like the drums and melody in the beginning of the Beatles Sargent Peppers Lonely Hearts Club Band

[@shawnk7832]

One of the best Bands of all Time!!! 🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@charlesf2804]

This has never been my favorite Chicago song, though I like it, and now I understand why. The musical chops are undeniable and the performance is spot-on. But my favorite part of the song is the instrumental break; that's where things get interesting for me. It's the time signature / beat of the verses that leaves me feeling less involved. So Angela, I hope this won't put you off from more Chicago songs, whether on or off the channel, because they are a great band with killer musicians. I believe you would like "Colour My World" off their second album, the same one "Make Me Smile" came from; in fact, both are part of the same suite, "Ballet for a Girl in Buchanon." Terry Kath sings both. Other songs to try would be "Beginnings," "South California Purples," or "Saturday in the Park," all with Robert Lamm on lead vocals. And, of course, there's "25 or 6 to 4," with Peter Cetera on lead vocals.

[@oldmanghost219]

All Great suggestions. - "Ballet for a Girl in Buchannon." The Tanglewood concert 1970. Terry was on FIRE. I remember back in high school we were confused because on AM radio you would get one version of Make Me Smile. Then on FM radio you get a slightly longer version that had a little more of the fantastic horns. We were going - "Wait! What is up with that!." - Then we get the album and found out what we were missing.

[@joelliebler5690]

You need to get your ears checked!

[@johnskandera8785]

Could you please review the Carpenters "Bacarach/David medley " from the BBC 1971. It features Karen on the drums, and of course "Her Voice "

[@qg3726]

Filler?! Are You kidding Me?. Hendrix was SO impressed by the CTA that He ASKED if the Band would like to go on the road with Him..

[@beatlebass2002]

Amazing bass lines and bass playing, simply incredible BASS...I've love the instruments and arrangements since hearing it new.

[@willfromyadkinville]

i love them way back then!

[@HidingFromFate]

I could tell about half way through that you weren't really feeling this one and were struggling to find a way "in" and a way to describe that feeling. I respect the honesty, most reactors "seem" to love everything they hear.

[@jeffcrawford3032]

Here's the deal about this band.... After their guitarist, Terry Kath, died, they changed dramatically...he was, basically,the balls of the band...Peter Cetera,the bassist took over,and Chicago turned into a cheesy pop band...

[@dananderson3033]

I really appreciate your honest reaction. So often in these reaction videos the host usually provides a hyperbolic response just to keep those clicks coming. Yeah, I'm a boomer and my life experience is different than yours, not better. I appreciate your honesty and will tune in to more of your videos.

[@ecruzad1]

I'm so sorry. It's like your reaction to Hall & Oates Method of Modern Love. I'd like to suggest Chicago's "Happy Man" from Chicago VII. Question 67 & 68 was a hit long ago, they did a version of the song in Japanese. Thanks for your reaction videos, they're the best.

[@trespatines8698]

This is a fantastic song, IMO. You were not impressed. It happens.

[@ssnyder2985]

67 and 68 represent the years 1967 and 1968

[@pamagnolia]

Thanks for doing this Angela!! It’s okay if you didn’t care for it!!

[@brucemarshall9521]

Bet Angela would care for Make Me Smile, Introduction, 25 or 6 to 4, I'm a Man. Those are fire.

[@800series]

James Taylor Carolina in my Mind

[@martinrobbins1207]

One of Chicago's best. DayOne has one of the better reaction channels. I believe, though, that you can't appreciate some music, as this, when presented out of context. In other words, you had to be there. And, I was.

[@Frankincensedjb123]

You really need to educate those ears. The horn charts on this are exceptional, flowing from one part building to another. This is certainly one of their better songs, incorporating jazz, rock, and pop elements. Those two you mentioned are overly simplified candy pop. OK, but nothing great. This song is true talent, true craftsmanship, true musical genius. Sorry.

[@danjohnson2986]

Appreciate your honesty. I don’t think you’ve done either “25 or 6 to 4” must do the live version. I usually don’t recommend live, and stick to studio versions. But some songs must be seen live. Also the song “smile” I think you’ll dig from them. Both are just slamming songs. Good luck.

[@thedave5748]

Chicago - Dialogue

[@sharkmedia5969]

Your musical pallet is limited.

[@kevinminne1460]

No worries at all :) Don't apologize! We all don't like the same songs by artists. It's not one of my favs from them and I wouldn't have it on a playlist. I just like the fact that you explore all types of music even if's it's 50 years old, it will always expand your horizons and will make you appreciate music then and now :)

[@jeffwebster402]

Filler?!? You are WAY off base ... no one was doing anything remotely like this at the time, nor has anyone since.

[@JAMESMOORE-gq4vv]

HAPPY 'CAUSE I'M GOING HOME, Live.

[@davezink7944]

At first they wanted to be a jazz band -then the producer said do "jazz rock" you'll make more money

[@robbielux8353]

Give it a second listen sometime..you might feel different

[@kitkatbar2246]

Yeah its a good one but, there are so many superior ones bu these guys.

[@oldmanghost219]

Thank you for your honest opinion. i think it's one of their best ever. I kind of agree with others when they talk about the later songs but i like some of them too. I am a horn player. Woodwinds and Brass.

[@stevejoshua9536]

"Filler" is probably the best description for this song, as it does give the impression that it was simply "content" that they had to come up with, but not really up to par with their usual standards. However, having said that, there are a lot of bands out there, both past AND present, who wish that their very best music was a good as a Chicago "filler".

[@dggydddy59]

Chicago definitely had filler songs on their albums, but this certainly was not one of them. No label releases fillers as debut singles from a band's debut album. This one has greatness in it, from a musician's perspective. Interesting horn charts, amazing guitar licks, perfectly high tenor vocal, thoughtful lyrics, etc. The only thing that could be considered even a minor shortcoming was they recorded it as a mid-tempo ballad when maybe a slightly "spicier" rhythm could have made a big difference. Who knows?!

[@oldmanghost219]

@@dggydddy59 Actually I love it as is. I prefer the studio version because Terry nailed the opening rift in that one.

[@oldmanghost219]

Interesting Take about it being great "Filler". Thank You. I really love this song, studio version only, and it's the 1st Chicago song that I put on my phone. Or was it 25 or 6 to 4 from Tanglewood? Love the guitar on both of them and i am a horn player.

[@dggydddy59]

@@oldmanghost219 Terry's solo on the Tanglewood "25 or 6 to 4" really is one of the most amazing examples of guitar playing I've ever seen. No modern day pyrotechnic tricks, just pure passionate fret burning musical ability.

[@donlowe105]

Try, One tin soldier please.

[@oldmanghost219]

Oh Yeah, I haven't heard that one in years and i used to play it on the piano. After decades of not having a piano I recently got a keyboard and i am going to have relearn this one. All I need is the sheet music for the cords and I'll take it from there. It's been way too long. I was never that good except for a few and One Tin Soldier was one of them.

[@patrickvigil877]

Please check out Chicago Live at Tanglewood (1970). Great live versions of "I'm A Man"..."25 or 6 To 4"..."Beginnings" and many others.

[@shawnk7832]

This Lady has gorgeous hair... Oh wow... 🥰

[@shawnk7832]

I also just realized, Day One... The way your eyes jump around is epic and beautiful.. It shows into your mind the way the music makes you jump around in your mind... It's beautiful 😍

[@chab1rd155]

Chicago is my ALL time favorite band. They have many hits but this was never one of them. Dont let this dissuade you from listening to their other music!

[@leonardmosser8745]

Awesome song.

[@michaelgoldberg7127]

Try Dialogue Part 1 & 2.

[@vrvaughn]

Ugh she likes all the sappy Chicago.. the stuff early Chicago fans hated after Terry died…😝

[@oldmanghost219]

Yeah she does like some of those later ones i don't like but There are a couple from the Tanglewood concert she hasn't heard yet. Get the whole Ballet in there from that concert and I wonder what she will say about the different parts.

[@timothyjohnson1714]

Great reaction! Seen them live twice. WONDERFUL show! The horns remind me of my dad's favorite big band music ☺

[@magneto7930]

Great reaction? She didn't like it.

[@timothyjohnson1714]

@@magneto7930 I appreciate her honesty!

[@magneto7930]

@@timothyjohnson1714 okay I get you. Personally I love the song. I only got the opportunity to see them one time in the 80s and it was a great show.

[@normantompkins1252]

Poem 58 by Chicago please

[@craigw1911]

Terry Kath was LIT on guitar and Danny Seraphine on drums was amazing! The people that admired their playing were legends themselves. Jimi Hendrix told Chicago, "Your guitar player is better than me!" and world-famous drummer Buddy Rich was impressed by Seraphine. "Poem 58" is a MUST HEAR!

[@solofly5793]

Yeah I agree I really like Chicago but this is one of those songs to me that seems undefined it feels like it should have taken a different direction and kinda like the lyrics don’t match the musical score- still big thumbs up for Chicago!

[@maverickblackhorse3068]

The tune had to grow on me. Some songs are like that.

[@custardflan]

Is this your first Chicago reaction? If so, many more to do.

[@roydavis5222]

You do not have to like every song. These are reactions, your reaction. I don't like every single song you react to. You are doing a fine job. Have a nice day!

[@rk41gator]

Kinda agree with you about the song on grabbing me, even though this band is one of my favorites. The lyrics fall a bit flat and seem repetitious. Thanks for your honesty.

[@jillaguilar648]

It's over your head -

[@J3scribe]

Not every song is for everyone.

[@samuraikaoss1455]

Im the opposite. This is my favorite Chicago song. No a big fan of their 80s hits. It might be because im a trombone player.

[@davidschmidbauer3930]

It’s not a bad song, but sounds like anything Chicago did Post Terry Kath (I know it was done during Kath era but it doesn’t sound like it). Too much Cetera, no grit and soul of their best stuff.

[@oldmanghost219]

I have the opposite opinion. It has all the soul of their greats. Including that great opening guitar rift and Peter's vocals are great for this one. But thanks for your honesty.

[@davidutnik]

Well, there's no accounting for bad taste.

[@stinkystu1]

Blood, Sweat and Tears was so much better than Chicago.

[@oldmanghost219]

I do love BS&T. But I go with Chicago 1st. But i will say if you are into horns like me, You just might favor BS&T. - Lucretia ! , Holy John, and of course God Bless the Child. just to name a few.

[@humphreygruntwhistle3946]

I respect your opinion but I don’t see this song as “filler” at all. Early Chicago at its best. Cetera’s voice (he plays great bass, too) and horns sound fantastic IMO. To each his/her own. 🙃

[@garyarnett1220]

While others love it, I've always felt it was a bit boring.

[@clarenceguidry9632]

You should listen to the song no tell lover

[@allendixon7700]

I'll tell you now that Angela she is homa everytime I say Hi. Smash life one shoes. It's lots of white and are outfit on my. Alright so much. It's symphony intoxicating to say the least

[@allendixon7700]

07 boy I like her I like her but. I think of a country song when I say you're spotted for. The forester sisters say. I fell in love again last night Forster sisters. I fell in love again last night every time I say angela i'm falling in love again😅😅😅😅

[@allendixon7700]

You can tell she's a special wifey but she seems like she'd be a lot of fun though

[@chrisjamieson3452]

It's a ditty. But it's not that involved of a song. Very commercial. Not one that I'd have recommended for you. You really don't have to apologize. I'd just say O.K. , not all my style. Which people should realize if they've seen enough of your show.

[@oldmanghost219]

OK. I love it and i disagree with your description of the song. Ditty? Commercial? I just don't get that but to each their own and thank you.

[@markkracht9413]

Booooooo……

[@samdroid559]

No clue

[@steverakes6182]

This one is a bit over your head. It's not a girly song.

[@risenfromthepyre]

Not a great Chicago song. It seemed like it was just filler for an album.

[@oldmanghost219]

Their 1st single release was just "filler"? OK and thank you for your opinion. I have been wondering why it didn't shoot to #1 in the US.

[@risenfromthepyre]

@@oldmanghost219 Horrible song. Schmaltzy Chicago at its worst.

[@risenfromthepyre]

@@oldmanghost219 Now the B side of the later released "I'm a Man" was a killer tune.