Chicago - Ballet For A Girl In Buchannon / So Much To Say, So Much To Give - 7/21/1970 (Official)

Chicago - Ballet For A Girl In Buchannon (Make Me Smile) / So Much To Say, So Much To Give
Recorded Live: 7/21/1970 - Tanglewood - Lenox, MA
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Personnel:
Robert Lamm - keyboards, lead vocals
Terry Kath - guitar, lead vocals
Peter Cetera - bass, lead vocals
James Pankow - trombone, percussion
Lee Loughnane - trumpet, percussio, background vocals
Walter Parazaider - woodwinds, percussion, background vocals
Daniel Seraphine - drums

[@alanbelancik2207]

We've all heard this song a thousand times. I have NEVER heard it played this fast. Terry whipped the s#!^ out of the tempo and refused to let them slow down. He had something to say and he wanted us to hear it. We miss Terry.

[@Archie583]

Yes, I used to play this in a Chicago/Blood Sweat & Tears/Ides of March/Etc. cover band way back in 1971-1973. We played it just off the album, all in the exact same order as the album. I'm a trumpet player and I copied all the horn parts out by listening to the record and lifting the needle and putting down about 50,000 times, haha. But if we had tried to play it this fast, we would have all panicked in the horn section! It isn't easy music to play even at the normal tempo. Now, in 2022, pretty much the entire band, Chicago, has changed, but the horn section is still the original. And those guys have it down cold. They play it so much better live now than they did then that there is really no comparison. I miss Terry, too. He was an amazing guitar player and a great all-around musician. Miss his distinctive voice, too.

[@Someone-kg8qf]

@@Archie583 thank you for mentioning Ides of Marsh. I subbed to them ❤

[@TheIggypop1]

No he was just drugged up on coke

[@toddjersey800]

Nice point

[@edlococo4106]

Now this is vintage Chicago and the incomparable Terry Kath.

[@v.german11b]

That melody is unequaled! Chicago was a Vanguard band. Terry Kath the soul of the group, the best guitar player with a deep manly voice! Chicago fan forever!!! 💪🏼🇺🇲

[@poimendave9536]

The Drummer is also amazing.

[@v.german11b]

@@poimendave9536 So are the horns, the bass player, and the organ player/singer. Seraphine is a great drummer, but, unfortunately, he had some serious anger issues that got him kicked out of the band.

[@chronicmalady7424]

Robert Lamm has got to be one of the most overlooked vocalists there ever was. smooth as shit

[@ryetim32]

The first 2 Chicago albums were 2 of the best ever made. They remained a great Pop band but under Kath they were a great Blues band

[@petereyles5583]

Chicago at their brilliant best! Terry Kath what a legend he will always be!!!!

[@xell5252]

Robert Lamm, sings Lead on "Beginnings", "Does Anybody Really Know What Time It Is" and "Wake Up Sunshine". He and Terry Kath were the Soulful leads of Chicago, while Peter Cetera was the Rock Balladeer. This, along with their Bad Ass Horn Section, with James Pankow, is what made them an ABSO FUKIN LUTELY AWESOME Group, Blue Eyed Soul at its Best ✊🏾✊🏻✌🏻✌🏾

[@kvernon1]

I think the song's title is simply "Beginnings".

[@joeherald7319]

Agree. They had the perfect player in every position.

[@xell5252]

@@kvernon1 👌🏾✌🏾

[@samgango5956]

Absolute perfection no wait link nowhere not bad for taking lessons at a small school in West Virginia to become he argued one of the baddest if not the greatest group of all time setting aside The Rolling Stones

[@stevejames2234]

Band is great, but great chemistry, along with Kath who was not given his due as one of the best in business. Pure genius.

[@baritoneloc5560]

Steve James check out the documentary on Netflix. Terry definitely gets his due, there!

[@hughhallett4589]

Steve James -Totally agree!

[@billholt2198]

Almost 50 years ago! I saw them around 1973 in Louisville, KY, and it was magical. Their music is timeless!

[@SharpByCoop]

I need to point out that the ENTIRE suite was written and composed by James Pankow (Trombonist). Without question, Terry Kath is legend. However.... the brilliance of James' overall work is truly the MOST underrated. He gave ALL the other musicians a chance to shine. :) Hooray!

[@peterfitz1545]

Incredible arrangement skills and you are a right, Pankow made it work for everyone.

[@thenicklas615]

Daniel Serraphine is such a fantastic drummer.

[@mga2899]

Seraphine was unreal on drums.

[@poimendave9536]

Here Here 🫶

[@namename2868]

Terry Kath is the greatest guitarist of all time and I loved Eddie and Eric, but Terry played rhythm, lead and solos no one can TOUCH and did it while he was singing. Terry is an American icon. Terry is being overlooked by a vulgar world. He loved you all.

[@mauricecunningham1022]

Now that's the Real Chicago 😁

[@martinfrye6527]

These horns, are kicking ass !

[@pamnichols7877]

On the eve of the 40th anniversary of his death, Terry Kath is still a timeless gem.... This is a solid musical force!

[@greensombrero3641]

YES! THANK YOU PAM! GREAT !

[@tinataylor1896]

Terry Kath can't be replaced. He is what helped make Chicago a awesome band. Didn't care for the stuff they did after Terry's passing. I'll listen to it but it is not my favorites.

[@tmstichasr2135]

too bad he know how to count....

[@samgango5956]

There isn't any question you know anything about music they have to be in the top three to five group of all time

[@samgango5956]

@@tinataylor1896 Well ma'am but I have managed a few bands there is no other band of that caliber they are the gold standard David clayton-thomas blood-sweat-and-tears who's pretty damn good said they aspire to be like Chicago they were a poor man's Chicago that's Hall of Fame band Blood Sweat and Tears

[@joeherald7319]

This band. On this night. As good a moment of live Rock music as there ever was.

[@jazzfusioner9840]

Truth....

[@jrbjrb5791]

Nailed it dude! I saw them at the beach in NH on this tour, a week earlier, I believe, and what a thriller! Didn't realize to the full extent of how historic this band was cuz we were all so high and happy! So was the band btw!!

[@martinparness3971]

I'm a grown man, I cry when I see Terry play, I can't stop thinking of what happened to him and other greats, Jimi Hendrix, Jim Morrison, and others, and how the world benefited from them in their short lives.

[@timberwolfpowler8747]

Karma runs the universe. Their own actions killed them. The truth can be brutal. A gun, alcohol, drugs, unresolved issues. Just as today.

[@GaryFox11000]

I want to cry too. When Terry Kath died from that gun in 1978 ; it hurt my soul worse than Elvis dying. Drugs, partying too much . Really hurt a lot of the top talent of Rock N Roll ! Chicago was my band loved those men. Saw them 20 times with Terry 1968-1978. Sophisticated music ; really talented musicians playing together . 🏆👍🙋‍♂️

[@dancingtrout6719]

the world is rich to have had them .. with out having them the world would be a poor place of existence .....

[@dianegargano175]

Wow! I cry to! Wouldn't it be wonderful if they weren't really gone , and they were living on an island somewhere, and they came back when the world was fixed.

[@user-eo7nc5in7o]

Me too man,it's hAunting,and beautiful

[@lisazernel4176]

My husband Kevin Zernel was a friend of Terry's and Robert spent lot of time in the studio with them Terry outstanding don't have words to describe his talents

[@martinfrye6527]

This is so cool, this is raw talented musicians at it finest, back when music meant everything.

[@careldekadt]

Probably one of the best efforts of the band. A great suite with beautiful changes and musical color. For me this work is one of the high points of the band. The full musical power and great musicianship of the band explodes in this song. Fabulous!

[@dougo1962]

@@fumblebunny1993 Chicago's GH was my first LP purchase, followed quickly by Chicago II. My band director often played that LP in my jr. high. This was 1975.

[@davidfitzgerald3653]

Agreed

[@guytitanic]

My wife is from Buchannon West Virginia and I always loved this song.(Make Me Smile)

[@vernieistooold]

Incredible musical creativity by Chicago.

[@janetdalton9340]

One of the best performances chicago ever did. I play this everyday and I can not get enough. They are the best. I love the 70s memories. Robert Lamm was my favorite to this day. I miss Terry and his guitar. God bless them. Thank you KZbin.

[@jazzfusioner9840]

Truth....

[@keliahkiki7063]

💯🙋🏾‍♀️

[@shawdewson]

So much talent!

[@americathebeautiful4417]

Never get tired of listening their music, especially Terry Kath!👍🏼✨ 🎄 ⭐🍁 🔮

[@chrisdewberry9677]

I was at a Chicago concert in 1976 or 1977 i was a little guy but I remember the crowds and sounds of sweet music that made me feel happy. I also remember the smell of grass,LOL.

[@biggestbrowneyes]

Be Kind People ....Chicago one of the Best Bands I believe

[@jackpagel1759]

Those were the good old days! I would love to jam like that again. And have people loving the music. I haven't heard music in decades.

[@LWilliamsYoutube]

Astounding! I was able to see Chicago live in Vacouver, Canada in the 70s. They were absolutely phenomenal.

[@petegrape3872]

Chicago at its best ! Perfect

[@rixtube77]

When Chicago was Chicago.

[@jameshughes8362]

CTA

[@ngml320]

For sure

[@GaryFox11000]

Hard straight ahead ; kick ass Rock N Roll ; Chicago 1968-1978 Terry Kath years ! Unfortunately Terry died in 1978 Bobby Lamm said , we just lost some of that raw energy after that . Band became more of a ballad band. Still excellent music !

[@mga2899]

Kath great. Horns literally out of control. Seraphine on drums is the star.

[@chev202]

robert lamm's voice is the best.

[@jeffreysero142]

Agreed. Lamb's voice was very smooth and soulful. Perfectly suited for Chicago's jazzy sound.

[@jerrylisby5376]

Loved his voice. But I loved Cetera and Terry's too.

[@thenicklas615]

This is such a magnificent band they deserve so much more respect and recognition it's a sin they don't have it. I always believed Peter Cetera assumed the role of "lead vocals" as the band released more albums after Robert Lamm and Terry Kath.

[@cm745]

Masterfully composed by James Pankow. So many shades of emotion and intensity, all masterfully blended. There was nothing else like this at the time, or perhaps since. It took until 2017 to get James inducted into the songwriters Hall of Fame. So well deserved. My favorite Chicago composition of all time, and beautifully showcases the musical mastery of each and every member.

[@SunsetRailMultimedia]

Everyone says that Terry Kath is what made Chicago Unique. While he was an amazing guitar player, and arguably one of the best, what really is unique about chicago is their horn section. They are what Chicago was all about. Chicago wouldn't be Chicago without it.

[@brianprendergast8662]

Yes the horn section was a huge part of the band, but after the tragic loss of Terry Kath, the band really started to suck.

[@zdrumdude]

Kath played rhythm and lead guitar and had the soulful baritone voice. He was great. But the horns were the signature sound. Put it all together w Cetera bass and high harmonies. And sariphine on drums.....magic

[@jaimemarmolejo472]

Terry gave them the grit, Cetera gave them the voice and Seraphine gave them the stylish drumming that no one else could copy. After that, they were just another band trying to survive

[@dive2112]

Puget Sound Railroad Multimedia I think you’re off track.

[@jerrylisby5376]

@@zdrumdude Lamm's voice was perfect on the songs he sang too. Love him on Only the beginning.

[@joeherald7319]

Very few moments, (if any) in 60's-70's rock history any better than this band on this night.

[@jerryfeigelson4728]

even the tambourine! Dead on! Oh the Carnegie Hall days........epic

[@pamnichols7877]

just a great feeling.".Yeah,' says Terry Kath!!

[@javierduran8828]

Masterpiece of the jazz rock música. Right? Greetings.

[@suprdblhelix7322]

very good sound for the time , jimi Hendrix. was totally impressed with terry kath's talent on guitar; clearly exemplified in this

[@hattiemcpherson5409]

Terry KATH!!!!!

[@joeherald7319]

At this time (7-21-70) there was not a rock band anywhere in the world any better than these guys.

[@RoRo-dl3hd]

Joe Herald fact!

[@robertdillon9989]

and they'd put out newstuff every year...

[@michaelcorenzwit716]

There still isn't anyone their equal.

[@august5rylander119]

@@michaelcorenzwit716 so true!

[@deanslater9876]

Great band no doubt but music isn't about who is the best. It's not football. I love this band but I love Genesis and Yes as much. We were and are lucky there was so much great music back then unlike today which is mostly so so IMHO.

[@keliahkiki7063]

This is a Bad Ass group... Real Music 😁 I was in the 6-7th grade when I first heard these cats... love them still 2day. 😘 70s music 🎶 ❤️

[@chev202]

the keyboardist has a wicked voice. sounds perfect with brass instruments and so does citeras'.

[@ryetim32]

What a great concert. If you were there consider yourself blessed

[@karendarke3626]

Terry Kath......awesome

[@RodintheVille]

That's Real Power music kids. Wow.

[@darlatc1169]

I have ~So Much to Say ~ About TERRY - PETER - ROBERT & the Boys On How they had ~ So Much to Give ~ To Our Society ~~~~~~~~~~

[@sandrahawes1739]

Terry Kath could play the guitar and also had a great voice

[@hmackie6823]

tempo change...love it

[@rrf6747]

My step father turned me on to Chicago... thankyou James Scott

[@GarrettWorcester]

You can feel the energy - I guess - of the performance of this particular song, which they've since played 100,000 times. This video shows the "attitude of newness" of the suite and their enthusiasm for playing it live...although Lee might disagree (a crab here, a crab there), I'm glad this video exists!

[@scott6150]

Yeah, Lee had a few "problems" lol

[@bethmcavoy8062]

Solos: Terry @ 2:40; Lee @ 4:08; 5:17 Walter; Terry is off the chain crazy good !

[@ottog.garcia6815]

One of the best bands of the 70

[@ottog.garcia6815]

I agree with you

[@sandraangel4523]

This makes my soul happy

[@randynichols5748]

This is so damn good!

[@ngml320]

Terry Kath tearing it up!

[@robertdillon9989]

Jimmy hendrix said Terry Kath was "outrageous"!!! High praise... but all were complete musicians...all could play live...double on other things and sing...and write.. all....Those days are lost with protools. musicians... :(

[@hmackie6823]

was Blessed to see Danny Seraphine at the Memorial Concert for Dick Wagner back in 2014

[@hmackie6823]

now we may enjoy the dreams we shared so long ago

[@terrymckinney3500]

I still love this band 💞

[@waltersherer5460]

one of my favorite best albums sides, just like Abbey Road side 2

[@jackcieslak604]

Stunning!

[@WordsandSoundsMusic]

What a masterpiece ... combining a ballet with rock and jazz ... on a par with The Who's Tommy, though this is even more musically sophisticated. They don't make music like this anymore.

[@chev202]

The Who's tanglewood performance, doing "Tommy" was incred. it was high energy from start to finish. I have the dvd of the show. yes, Chicago sounded good too, but.......................

[@davanmani556]

chev202 shows the genius of Pete Townsend but I thought he did too much of the work concerning song writing and producing. Chicago was an all-star band which each individual could do play instruments, write songs, and produce.

[@SamGango]

I live close to Buchanan west Virginia Wesleyan has 1 of the best music programs in the country

[@rickstillsent]

I love this... I had the three album set live at Carnegie Hall on vinyl. I'm disappointed that it cuts off before "Colour my world" kicks in

[@user-eo7nc5in7o]

Robert Lamn is not only a genius musically,arrangements,but probably my main or at least in large part that I continued w keys and didn't jump ship to the guitar collective..U love u man next month...the end of this April I'll be 61,I worked your show at bethel chi/Earth fire.myself And good women cried smiled,danced thank u more than u could ever know!

[@patton303]

Just mics, vocals and instruments. That’s all badass m’effr’s need.

[@xell5252]

Soulful Rock at its freaking best!

[@mglicker9166]

Cue to 0:39 and you get a tight drum riff with a short flute cadenza. Ain't nobody else doing that stuff.

[@Demon-rq5de]

What talent. Amazing. Wish i was there.

[@SamGango]

Peter cetera is one of the rock singer s of all time

[@user-bn3oj8yj5j]

My all time favorite band! Saw them many times live fantastic

[@ponrix]

Im 36 and just love this band from the first listen a couple years ago. Im really into all types of heavy metal but theres nothing like the brass section.

[@chev202]

amazing stuff they were able to pull off

[@walcoman]

No bullshit, just dirty jeans, long hair, but most of all? Totally real, raw, unbelievably talented musical collaboration. Gone forever. 😳😔😎

[@LorraineMallet]

Dirty jeans???

[@toddjersey800]

Absolute masterpiece

[@thenicklas615]

Daniel Serraphine is a dynamo!

[@dbdsoulcare]

I love watching the trombone player ! He is loving the music and loving performing !! Great passion. I saw them in an outdoor concert in Boulder Colorado 1975 or 76.

[@nicolek.3614]

Blown away. These guys were a goddamn force of nature in their original lineup. They’re performing the entire Chicago II album on tour in 2018 - it won’t be 1/64 as good as this.

[@miriamsimmons8293]

lamm's beutiful voice

[@user-jx5ld6us9y]

Величайшая группа. Терри Кэт просто виртуозен.

[@peterfitz1545]

You have great taste in music!

[@glendacopeland5050]

Breathtaking

[@shirtshine73blitz]

Magnificent!

[@steveskouson9620]

Until a few years ago, Colour My World was my favourite Chicago song. Now, it is Ballet For A Girl in Buchhanon. (Yes, CMW is in there.) Jimmy, uh, Jimmy Trombone! Who else misses Terry? And, since BeachAgo was a thing, Dennis and Carl! steve

[@patriciaelenaflamengo1488]

Hoy y por siempre Terry Kath y Chicago

[@rman52]

All star band. 7 brilliant stars and 3 front man singers. And possibly the greatest guitarists that could have easily just been a lead great singer ala Ray Charles. Unfortunately this line up didn't last long enough.

[@youkyouk7471]

Mazette ! Quel Chef d' Oeuvre !!!!!

[@mrsbluesky8415]

Terry Kath and Danny Serraphine syncing up at the beginning then throughout tells me who sets the tone & tempo for their music. Wonderful.

[@Nudiescorner]

Does anyone out there remember where they were when they first heard this back when it first exploded on the AM airways?

[@deadringer28]

Next summer will be 50 years since this was performed. I would pay just about anything to have a release of this in 5.1 audio. Does the multi-camera exist for this? I would love to help remaster it for an official release next year.

[@scott6150]

The audio was great on this! I wonder if it was just the room mix off the board, or a separate one.

[@deadringer28]

@@scott6150 that's a good question. I've never researched it but I'm assuming there was a mobile studio recording the whole festival.

[@user-eo7nc5in7o]

Fabulous!

[@tomspiewak1441]

I love it so much

[@jesusgomezgaribay6483]

Terry Kath...te best guitarrist OF THE WORLD....FOREVER...

[@ikeeptime]

Thanks Danny. Your playing inspired me as a teen to play drums with jazz inflection and rock power.

[@Mr-Security]

Saw them at Fillmore in "69 and - in the 70's Peter's brother played in our band - he had really nice voice as well. Hard times but great times...... lotta changin' goin' on.....

[@RodintheVille]

Take THAT, 2020

[@007mperez]

Love it..!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@poom641]

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