Chicago - Saturday In The Park (REACTION)

[@AirplayBeats]

Happy 4th to you all!!

[@grandmarshal7539]

Ditto my friends!

[@unclemeat7310]

​@@grandmarshal7539Ditto? You provincial putz. (Sorry, couldn't resist the Blazing Saddles reference) Happy 4th to all.

[@bradsense7431]

Thanks same to you. Great way to kick off today.

[@MrDirty-if7gc]

Happy 4th and thank you.

[@JimiBurleigh]

And to you as well. Have a blast, but stay safe ❤🎇🎆

[@freebirdtony]

Early Chicago material is their finest. Thanks for the reaction.

[@jimmoore8951]

I think I've listened to this song every 4th of July for the last 50 years and it still sounds good... at least 1 of us is aging well 😁

[@snakeinthegrass7443]

That's not very nice to say about the song. It can't do anything to keep itself fresh and relevant like you can. Congratulations, sir, on aging well. 😁

[@debraschiro6234]

One of my favorite songs from even my mom likes Chicago thanks for the blast from the past😂😂😊😊😊❤❤

[@jimmoore8951]

@@snakeinthegrass7443 ha! The song is way more fresh and relevant than I am

[@lisarainbow9703]

One of the happiest songs ever... Beautifully captures the vibe of being in Grant Park along Chicago's lake shore..

[@bradsense7431]

From the time this first came out I picture Grant Park in my mind.

[@kbrewski1]

Although Lamm, who's from NYC, wrote it about Central Park, but yeah, same vibe.

[@edwardcapobianco2975]

From what I read this song was written by Robert Lamm and inspired by his home movies of Terry Kath playing guitar in Central Park (NY City) back to back years in the early 70s.Terry Kath is the man playing guitar mentioned in the song. A bronze man telling stories his own way is a nod to the many bronze statues in NY City.Robert stated that they recorded albums at Columbia records in Manhattan so they spent alot of time in Central Park on their off days. Slow motion riders fly the colors of the day was a tribute to all the anti war hippies attaching colored balloons to their bicycles handlebars and zooming around Central Park ! And each home movie was filmed during 4th of July on separate occasions of different years . Hence the 2 lines,i think it was the 4th of July! A great song! A great time in America, a great band!! And Terry ,a great guitar player!!

[@bradsense7431]

@@edwardcapobianco2975 Since no specific park is mentioned in the song I suppose each listener’s mind/imagination will think of some city park. Probably many will think Central Park. For myself growing up in Chicagoland my mind goes to Grant Park on the lakefront. I do enjoy learning the backstory to the song though so thanks.

[@edwardcapobianco2975]

@@bradsense7431 I don't want to ruin your vibe cause like you say every Chicago fan around the world has a park in their mind that they can relate to when hearing and singing this song. It's there for all of us. Yes the backstory is nice especially cause Robert Lamm says even to this day 50 years later he still thinks of Terry when singing Saturday in the park

[@lisarainbow9703]

"Beginnings" is another fantastic Chicago song. That's Danny Seraphine on the drum kit, pure brilliance...

[@georgetaxi8179]

The dude is a beast. So underated!

[@wdrauch]

I love love love Beginnings!

[@kramerbassplayer]

Beginnings is a great one

[@edwardcapobianco2975]

Right on Lisa!

[@edwardcapobianco2975]

Beginnings is Chicago's tribute to The Beatles and Hey Jude. A nice soothing intro that builds in the middle and finishes with a 3 + minute fade . Just like Hey Jude ! A 7 min and 11 second song. Beginnings is just like it, where the song builds and builds to a nice long repetitive fade .. na ,na ,na ,naaaa compared to only the beginning,only the beginning, etc

[@the8bitfish44]

I feel so lucky to have grown up with this music. We turned on the radio and there was just good music coming out all the time, from a range of genres. We were so spoiled. Thank you for this & Happy 4th!

[@gregheath8106]

Same here. I'm so glad to have been born in '67.

[@abevillanueva1974]

AMEN!!

[@billwonsey608]

Happy Birthday America

[@dbradx]

Another classic to start my day - nothing better than hanging with Airplay Beats listening to Chicago on a sunny day. Happy 4th of July from Canada!

[@DC-ih8bv]

Love this song love this band.

[@perrynelson4254]

It is so rare for a pop radio hit to switch from straight eigth notes to swing and then back again. And it's done so smoothly. I wonder who even thought to do that...brilliant

[@michaelp.7893]

Terry Kath was with the band in 1972 for Chicago V which featured this song. He passed in '78. "Saturday In The Park" was a Robert Lamm song with Peter Cetera sharing lead vocals. Terry contributed some great vocals to this album on songs like "Dialogue" and "Now That You've Gone" which is a monster and my favorite song on the album. Recommended listening.

[@jimmoore8951]

Just pulled this album out to re-listen... so much good songwriting and great musicianship on Chicago V. Terry's guitar solos in the background of A Hit by Varese and State of the Union are worth tuning into.

[@michaelp.7893]

@@jimmoore8951 Chicago V is my favorite Chicago album with II coming in second place.

[@bookhouseboy280]

@@michaelp.7893 My favorites too.

[@coolzip683]

Dialogue Pts 1 & 2 a favorite for me off this album. My HS Senior class song way back in the day.

[@coryorr8475]

Absolutely. Happy 4th

[@tomknoll796]

the choreographed horns; impeccable drums throughout; and easily overlooked baseline - as you said, this is a total feel-good jam and summer day; one of their best - Happy Fourth, Fellas - peace and love!

[@stevedahlberg8680]

That bass guitar line just kills it.

[@djfrank68]

I never really appreciated this song until my cover band started playing it, and I heard our bass player nailing the bass line.

[@marykay3489]

Have a great 4th of July!🇺🇸🎆

[@steve9199]

One trumpet, one sax, one trombone, and a full rock band behind it. Chicago is the "Rock band that plays Jazz". Coincidentally, Blood Seat & Tears is the "Jazz Band that played Rock"!

[@LetItBeSummer-1]

After all these years I still love this song!!! Such a happy, feel good tune. 🎉🎉

[@johntremmel3949]

If any one ever says the 70s were not the absolute best decade for music just play this track👊

[@abevillanueva1974]

AMEN!!

[@MauricioDelaRosa-ue9ut]

Love this song a childhood favorite.

[@acarter4173]

Just glorious songwriting and execution

[@AirplayBeats]

Wu Tang Forever!!

[@steelshotproductions]

I grew up listening to this song through my parents. It always makes me feel "some kind of a way".

[@mikesed860]

This song always reminds me of my early years growing up in the city of Chicago and driving in my father's convertible down Lake Shore Dr. What great memories.

[@loupi4bama]

What a great song to start my Independence Day with. Hope you all have a fantastic day! 🎆🎇🧨🎉🇺🇸

[@heidiv5488]

Another "feel-good" song with great horns by them is Feelin' Stronger Every Day. My absolute favourite.

[@patriciaellis4848]

This song takes me back to the happy times of my childhood!!

[@Serai3]

I was a teen in the 70's, and this song brings on a wave of nostalgia so intense it's almost painful. I can see my friends, and the quad at school, and that brassy summer sunlight. Man, I miss those friends. I wonder what became of them.

[@abevillanueva1974]

Many have stated how lucky we (boomers) were so lucky to have grown up in this decade of the 70s to hear this group...and still see them live in concert...with another great GOAT group Earth, Wind and Fire.

[@jfs70ss]

Wasuuup my Northern Cali Brothers....!! I'm 62 so I grew up on this when I was a young buc. 'FEEL GOOD' music back before Social Media, Computers, Cell Phones and KZbin...!! Think about that for a moment. When we use to go to the park and actually play, Baseball, Football and Basketball with all your neighborhood friends. Peace and Blessings on the Fourth of July 2023...!!

[@deaniegarcia5694]

Thank you both for a great reaction experience! I look for your posts daily..makes my day….thanks again, enjoy Americas birthday!

[@AirplayBeats]

Thank you!!

[@LP-jp6fd]

I was around 9 yrs. old when this song came out. Our mom would take me and my brother to our friend’s house to go swimming that summer. We would play this song off the greatest hits album on his Fisher Price record player and jump in the pool. That summer was some of the most carefree days of my life.

[@Gashouse69]

As a trumpet player in Jr High and High School I always loved Chicago and the great horn sounds they incorporated into their music.

[@danarchuleta1154]

Nothing says 70's Americana like Saturday In The Park....Happy 4th fellas....hope you enjoy your favorite ice cream in the park with loved ones!

[@joelliebler5690]

One of my all time favorite tunes and a perfect 4rth of July tune!❤

[@kathybwell]

"Can you dig it?" LOVE this song, such a great summer song, but especially love that lyric. It's such iconic 70s slang!

[@tinicum54]

"Saturday in the Park" is a song written by Robert Lamm and recorded by the group Chicago for their 1972 album Chicago V.

[@timgrady4630]

Good timing gentlemen . Blessings to you and your dear ones on this epic day .

[@kbrewski1]

Chicago V with Saturday in the Park on it is one of the first 3 albums I ever bought with my lawn cutting $$ in late 1972 as a 12 year old. The album is full of underrated tunes beyond Saturday. Now That You've Gone is must hear. A Hit by Varese is very funky and jazzy. Dialogue Parts I +II is a great Kath-Cetera vocal debate about the Vietnam War. Great stuff.

[@billadkins5150]

Thanks Guys! Have a great day!

[@chrisbeloff6689]

This could be the theme song for the happiest time in your life. Also, very upbeat and positive, and expertly played.

[@kbrewski1]

An absolute classic, probably Chicago's most iconic tune! The horns are trombone, trumpet and sax. For studio they double them for depth. Lamm on lead, Cetera with the "yes I can". This will always be a timeless song. These guys were all from Chicago or met in college in Chicago and this song was inspired by watching people in NYC Central Park, but also evokes Grant Park in Chicago. This was Chicago V, 1972 (the wood album). Great pick for a 4th of July! And great reaction guys!

[@thatmanstumototours2270]

This was a huge hit when we went to Panama City Beach summer of 72 when I was (almost) 12. I can't help but be transported back to those fun days....a genuine time machine....and a great song in it's own right...

[@johnboydTx]

Great song 🥃🍹🍻🥂🎉🎊 happy 4 th of July U.S.A.🤠👏👏👏 Everyone Enjoy your day.... Try Color My World by Chicago 🥰✌️

[@flubblert]

Never gets old. I guess that's what they mean by "classic". 😎 ☀️🍨🎺🤘

[@debbiegottschlich3177]

Happy 4th!

[@vetstadiumastroturf5756]

a perfect song

[@franksantucci223]

Happy Independence Day! Love your channel!

[@williamlovett619]

Happy 4th of July to everyone 🇺🇸

[@jhamler1]

I'm glad dude noticed the drummer -Danny Seraphine- because he was infamous for his relentless kick drum. Not to mention all the tasty fills he perfectly placed throughout most of Chicago's tunes. Quite possibly the bestest "band" in pop music history..

[@rogerfleming6354]

My favorite Chicago song!

[@AmbassadorJenks7086]

Rocking with horns!!! One of my favorite groups. The Trombonists is James Pankow. I went to Northwestern with him. We took music theory classes together. He's a great musician and friend.

[@tjmasson1013]

Man. This jam is one of my summer songs. Blast in out every radio back in NY in the day. Tx fellas

[@genecase9464]

"Make Me Smile", "Feeling Stronger Every Day",...Ernie Banks, Ron Santo, Glenn Beckert...so many more. Early Chicago is the best Chicago! Edit: "Tinkers to Evers to Chance" (look it up!).

[@kbrewski1]

Don't ruin the vibe by injecting the Cubs into it! 😮

[@scottlaughlin9897]

Feelin’ stronger everyday is my fav. By these guys. A must review!

[@darrenmaxwell1085]

One of the best opening albums ever by any band!

[@hbarends5483]

Happy fourth of July to you guys as well.

[@CactusCatt]

I'm one of the biggest Chicago fans ever. Love them so much, have been to many concerts and I own every album they've ever put out. That being said, you folks need to do a search for Leonid & Friends and listen to their Saturday In The Park. They are the ultimate tribute band and if you know Chicago like I do, you'll see that they play the song note for note. Since all of the original Chicago guys (inlcuding me) are old dudes now, Leonid & Friends are a re-birth of Chicago. Catch one of their concerts. You won't be disappointed.

[@angelav9377]

One of my favorite songs from my childhood…

[@cflournoy1529]

Chicago and Earth Wind & Fire’s horn sections are unmatched!!

[@Bekka_Noyb]

great song! ♥

[@elizabethlozano9358]

Hearing Chicago feels like I’m back listening to AM radio. Hadn’t noticed the continuous bass drum before. Thank you for the reaction and have a wonderful 4th of July 🇺🇸

[@adam872]

Chicago V is an excellent album that you guys will like a lot. A Hit by Varese will blow your minds.

[@steveblomerth]

Note that the lead vocal trades off between Robert Lamm and Peter Cetera.

[@anthonybalistreri5226]

Love the tempo changes in this song. Really builds energy then scales back.

[@JimiBurleigh]

I'm really enjoying your reactions to the music that has been the soundtrack to my life and times 🤘💯. I was raised in Ayrshire🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 My parents were in the Salvation Army church so brass band music is ingrained in my psyche 😊. Combining the horns with rock and roll was pure "diamonds in my ears". The Terry Kath years are still my favorite. I would like to submit "Feeling Stronger Every Day" and "Make Me Smile" for your consideration.

[@AirplayBeats]

I’ll get those songs on the list for you. Thanks for rocking with us!!

[@jwoodard29]

I also recommend Question 67 & 68 off the same album.

[@snakeinthegrass7443]

@@AirplayBeats Thise are both great suggestions but you may want to strap in for Feeling Stronger Every Day. Let's just say it's one of those songs where you can't pick your fav part, or instrument. Everybody had Wheaties for breakfast. Just my opinion but I'm really looking forward to your guys' opinions, as always! Great suggestions, Jim! Have a blessed day, or most likely night by now. ✌🏼❤

[@AirplayBeats]

We actually reacted to Question 67&68. Should be out within the next week or so

[@jwoodard29]

@@AirplayBeats Great. It's nice to see and hear reactions of music professionals. Happy 4th.

[@robertserafin-uc3qn]

I definitely agree it's a feel good song , I also ❤ hearing this every 4th Enjoy Guys 👍

[@TheGraywolf4life]

They are still touring and if you get a chance to see them live the music really comes to life.

[@craigw1911]

Terry Kath played rhythm guitar on this track, it can be heard when the vocals weren't present, just strumming a chord every other beat and a little deedle leedle leedle at verse breaks. This was from Chicago V, and the album cover design was a woodcut (you have the debut album cover of The Chicago Transit Authority, their previous name, showing in the video. Keyboard player Robert Lamm wrote this after a visit back to New York, strolling through Central Park. He was born in Brooklyn and his family moved to Chicago when he was a kid.

[@tonyherrera2570]

Yup, you hit the nail on the head with your comment “this is feel good music”. Perfect song to grill by on the 4th of July😊…

[@GG-cq3yh]

Too many of these other reaction KZbinrs make the exact same comments. You two are one of the few that are original, and I appreciate it. I look forward to more Chicago reactions. I'm A Man - Tanglewood, would be a good one to do.

[@ugadawgs1990]

Chicago Transit is about as solid of a band, a true band, as you can get. Every single member bringing creative talents.

[@kbrewski1]

Just Chicago after 1969. 😉

[@actuariallurker9650]

Next Chicago song "Wishing You Were Here" it features several of the Beach Boys on backup vocals- haunting space vibe- shows their versatility

[@AmbassadorJenks7086]

One of my favorite groups. Followed the from day one when they were Chicago Transit Authority. Until they were going to sue by the Chicago Transit authority. Rocking with horns baby. I went to Northwestern and was in Music theory with James (Jimmy) Panko. He's the trombone player He writes and scores all of the brass.

[@classic-kool]

Great revue..... "Feeling Stronger Every Day", and (I've Been) Searching So Long" are two GREAT songs you guys should review‼️

[@bscott5965]

Fantastic documentary on Chicago, The Terry Kath Experience made by his daughter. It was an ode to her father she lost when she was just a baby.

[@bob5074]

Takes me right back to my childhood in the ‘70s.

[@vgspro5365]

What a perfect song for today. Happy 4th to you as well. I love your reactions when able to check them out!

[@haleyschreiter9746]

Excellent song choice for today!

[@joeking6763]

The name of the band at the time of this album was CHICAGO TRANSIT AUTHORITY. The dept. in Chicago that they named themselves after had a conniption fit over a bunch of long hairs using the name. So the band shortened it to CHICAGO.

[@bohoproductions]

Chicago's classic horn song, I always thought, was "Does Anybody Really Know What Time It Is?"

[@davidmaholchic6146]

Love the song love Chicago love you guys

[@BigC.]

Thanks!

[@AirplayBeats]

Thank you!!

[@carol-mariefleming8689]

This song is simply gold. Love the reaction. ❤ (Terry was still in the band)

[@cynthiasmith5144]

Happy 4th Gents. ❤

[@genniferkelly]

Happy 4th of July to all of you guys!! 🎉🎉❤️

[@MarkChappell1]

Dialogue part one and two is my favorite Chicago song. Up to the late 70's- early 80's they were heavy horns.

[@keithschofield1158]

This song was a huge hit when I was a kid reminds me of riding in the car with my parents

[@ukiahsguitarsolos3436]

Great memories from the summer of '72!

[@georgew.mobley3559]

Very nice jam fellows and happy 4th to you also. Thanks.

[@michaelfrazia4569]

amazing American band

[@rickgibbons7335]

Fantastic group, great song. Their entire catalog is fantastic! 7 Original members - Peter Cetera, Terry Kath, Robert Lamm, Lee Loughnane, James Pankow, Walter Parazaider, Danny Seraphine Enjoy your Independence Day. You guys are great!

[@Wile.E.Covfefe]

Happy Independence Day!! Love all your reactions. Early Chicago is great. I have a lot of great memories to this song but my 4th of July jam is US Blues by Grateful Dead.

[@Tarkus7]

Structurally, Saturday In The Park has been referred to as the 'perfect song' by Rick Beato I think. It has it all.

[@UncleCharlie111x2]

Great job guys!

[@mariaportengen2959]

I really love this song, it's awesome, in every way. 🎶🎶❤️❤️

[@GTLyons]

Happy 4th! great choice and great reaction to a great band thumbs up!

[@kayh7982]

Happy 4th to you. Great one guys! Here's a great 4th of July 2013 (I think) performance, I know you'd love this one. Susan Tedeschi with the Boston Pop's Orchestra, Do I Look Worried/Made Up Mind. kzbin.info/www/bejne/eqLLgYaqjJdmh9U

[@yvonnestevens6179]

Great selection ❤❤❤❤❤Happy 4th gentleman 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@jirimondo]

My first concert ever was Chicago on June 13, 1973. I was 15 and it was the end of my junior year in high school. The kicker was the opening act was some guy named Bruce Springsteen...

[@stevedahlberg8680]

Happy Fourth, y'all. Actually this early Chicago stuff is most known for its amazing horn arrangements and killer vocals and really everybody is just so good. It's my favorite era of Chicago, originally Chicago Transit Authority, but I do like a few of the later ones.

[@melvinperry9393]

The Definitive Chicago song is "Dialogue"from the album Chicago 5 which this is from. You two should give that a listen because the lyrics are pertinent to today in the form of a dialogue between two of the singers.

[@pb68slab18]

Saturday, in the bar, drinking like the 4th of July!