FIRST TIME Hearing Chicago - Make Me Smile || Insane Musicianship!!

[@setonhillstudios]

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[@ericwagner2997]

The late, great Terry Kath on vocals. Terry is also one of the most underrated guitar players of all time.

[@RedBud315]

When they asked Jimi Hendrix how it felt to be the best guitar player and he said something like "Why don't you ask Terry Kath." I heard that same story with Jimi saying some other names but, I would think it was Kath he mentioned.

[@kellypickle]

Ain’t that the truth

[@kellypickle]

This is one of those songs where I have to TURN IT UP

[@neillenet291]

​@RedBud315 Jimi Hendrix was once asked what it was like being the world's greatest guitar player. He replied, “I don't know, go ask Roy Clark”. He said the same thing about Rory Gallagher and Billy Gibbons. I'm guessing the answer had a lot to do with how he was feeling or who he was listening to on that day. Terry Kath is definitely criminally underrated though. An absolutely phenomenal player.

[@RedBud315]

@@neillenet291 The crazy thing about Roy is the Guitar was not his primary instrument. Man he sure can fiddle, lol. All in all great entertainer.

[@BrentCox-m3r]

“Feeling Stronger Everyday” is still my favorite! But such a deep hole, it’s hard to pick. Blood, Sweat and Tears is a band that used horns!!🤘🔥

[@TresLanes]

For those who have not heard that whole side of the album that begins basically with this song, you need to. Its a suite of songs that, for me, should be listened to in its entirety. Absolutely astounding.

[@daveburns3886]

Yes the suite is so sweet.. nothing else ever! Close to it , in style, energy , talented musicians on display!!

[@mjtribby6328]

I love this song. My wife and I chose Color My World for our wedding song 40 years ago. Love Chicago and love the reaction. I also love watching someone react to music as I do, or as I did I should say. Thank you again.

[@threecedarshomestead1330]

Senior Prom in 1974

[@custardflan]

The other title for this is Ballet for a Girl in Buchanan. My other happy song is Blue Sky by the Allman Bros

[@dlbeal]

High School.....we rocked to Chicago. They don't EVER disappoint. Thank you, Steven, this was a flashback from my youth.

[@nancysmith38]

Blood Sweat and Tears do well with the horns….. 🌻

[@rk41gator]

Chicago are great and unique musicians.

[@candacewillis4443]

Earth Wind and Fire featured horns. One of my favorite concerts was Earth Wind and Fire opening for Chicago. They did a few songs together and it was beautiful.

[@suecook1326]

Saw Chicago twice with Terry Kath and saw them again touring with Earth, Wind & Fire in 2016. That was a great show too on a different level than the Terry shows, naturally!

[@karaokekraziness3891]

This song is just a small part of a multi part suite called Ballet for a Girl in Bucchannon. You really should listen to the whole thing. It was written by the trombone player, Jim Pankow. The guy singing this is Terry Kath, the original guitar player who passed away from an accidental gunshot wound to the head. If you want to hear a happy sounding song, you should check out another song from this album called Fancy Colours. I think it has the happiest sounding groove I've ever heard!

[@laurenpeck3609]

They have so many good ones! I love “Feeling Stronger Everyday” and “Old Days”… I have a tattoo that says “Old Days…on my mind and in my heart to stay”

[@jimmywilmore1881]

Being 17 and experiencing Chicago in concert I now realize was a gift. And yes this is how they sounded live. When I was in HS marching band we actually did a whole field marching routine of Chicago music from this time period including this song, 25 or 6 to 4, and saturday in the park. It was awesome.

[@kjr224si]

Please check out the long version of “Does anybody really know what time it is.” The extended intro to this song provides a Gershwin like sound and feel of the big city. Written and sung by Robert Lamm.

[@waynemoon5359]

My absolute favorite song from this band. Danny Seraphine was one of the very top drummers of his era. The great Buddy Rich was asked if there were any up and coming drummers that he liked and his answer was "I like that kid from Chicago Danny.... Danny what's his name".

[@daveburns3886]

I loved watching buddy rich when he came on Johnny Carson when I was younger.. Danny is a very underrated drummer

[@pugowner1347]

Caught them at Sunday Break 2 at The Steiner Ranch outside of Austin Texas in 1976. The line up was Firefall, England Dan & John Coley, The Band, Steve Miller, Chicago and Fleetwood Mac.

[@johnkendall6558]

"Searchin' So Long" "Feeling Stronger Every Day" "Old Days" "If You Leave Me Now" " No Tell Lover" to name a few

[@donalddixoninlou]

What else from Chicago?? All of it!! I grew up with this music and it's all good!

[@ucancallmeray8520]

This is Terry Kath, virtuoso guitarist, on vocals. Would like to see you react to their live performance of this at Tanglewood. Also there is a studio video of Feeling Stronger Everyday, with Peter Ceterra on lead vocals.

[@GoToExtremes]

If you were in school marching band in the late 70s-mid-80s, you played a few Chicago songs during a halftime show. Their music was perfect for bands and it sounded so cool.

[@setonhillstudios]

I bet that was EPIC when a full marching band did it! 🔥

[@gpxo11]

Beginnings and Introduction-all from their first album.

[@ellenjones7819]

Earth, Wind, and Fire is an R&B group with an awesome horn section. A few years ago, they were on tour with Chicago, and the groups would perform each other's songs.

[@candacewillis4443]

Hi Ellen, I got to see that concert. in St. Louis. It was a night of awesome music. My 70-year-old husband and our pastor danced the whole time. Great memory for sure. 🙂

[@jimbro5223]

The next Chicago song should be a cover of "I'm a Man" live at Tanglewood-1970.

[@StevesFunhouse]

Studio first, THEN the live. Can't fully appreciate where they went until you know where they've been.

[@bumperu]

These guys were classically trained before this band was formed. This song is a front and end of a Suite of The Girl From Buchanon on their second album.

[@rafaelrosario5331]

Yeah you slipped....listen to the entire suite...girl from buncannon

[@MattG-j3j]

You need to listen to the whole suet, Ballet for a Girl in Buchanan, to get a feel for the whole journey. "Make me Smile" is the single they released that combines the first and final piece of the suet. They also had a hit single with "Colour my World" which is one of the middle pieces. These were guys in their mid to late 20's writing and performing this unique music.

[@timothyweers8054]

This is actually a condensed version of the song. If you get the original album it is from, it practically takes up the entire side. It starts off with Makes Me Smile, goes into Color My World, then filters into 3 more songs before ending with Now more than ever. You can also get this version on the Group Portrait album set. Herb Alpert And The Tijuana Brass has a great range with the trumpet brass section. The singing he does using the trumpet is amazing.

[@Marco17Gomez]

💯 the "complete" version of this song is AMAZING

[@mikegpa]

Check out "Beginnings" or "Saturday In the Park" (the latter one always puts me in a good mood).

[@jimcarberry8262]

Chicago was one of the first rock groups to add a horn section

[@marksnelson]

Introduction, the first song from their first album Chicago Transit Authority, will knock your socks off.

[@craigw1911]

Start to finish, Chicago Transit Authority, a freakin' DOUBLE -LP as their debut, was insanely good! The one controversial track was Free Form Guitar, Terry screwing around with different techniques, feedback galore. Sounded like a lot of noise to most, but he was also experimenting with finger tapping the fretboard like some kid named Eddie Van Halen would do years later. Introduction, Poem 58, and Liberation. THOSE 3 tracks are a MUST.

[@thehonestwoodcutterbradywe8011]

Check out Saturday in the park for yet another lead vocal change

[@danastearns7939]

song written by their trombonist, James Pankow, and lead vocal by Terry Kath whom was often referred to as the white Ray Charles (lower tone gravelly voice with lots of soul). This song is part of a 13-minute grouping of songs referred to as "A Ballet for a girl in Buchanon", on their 2nd album titled Chicago II - all the songs written by Pankow. The Bass Player - Peter Cetera. also one of the bands 3 song writers with a wonderful tenor voice. Long and deep road road with this group, my husband's favorite. Bes years are from '69-'78. If you like horns check out Questions 67 & 68. Many other great songs: Dialogue parts 1 & 2, Saturday in the Park, Beginnings, Feeling stronger every day (powerful bass), and Old Days - among their best work

[@douglassmith4969]

I really enjoyed your reaction. Chicago is an incredible band that sounds just as good live as they do on their recordings. It took way too long for them to be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. As for another band with great horns, check out Blood Sweat and Tears. You won't be disappointed!

[@roadwary]

"Lets Go!" Ho Ho Ho🎄🎅

[@setonhillstudios]

@@roadwary Shewee!!! Thank you so much for your generosity!!! You blew my mind with this one! I appreciate it more than you know! 🙏🏻

[@roadwary]

@setonhillstudios Have a great new year Steven

[@setonhillstudios]

@@roadwary You too!!

[@suecook1326]

Guitarist Terry Kath is singing lead on this one. The 25 Or 6 To 4 lead singer was Peter Cetera. The keyboardist, Robert Lamm also sings lead once in a while too. He still tours with the band yet, along with the trombonist. Check out Saturday In The Park to hear Robert.

[@Lovegun-w4s]

"Feeling stronger everyday" and "Saturday in the park" are absolute bangers by Chicago. And if you enjoy horns dive into "K C and the Sunshine Band" 😉😉💯

[@losha4324]

If you want something different from Chicago, I love Colour My World. It is a slow song and has a beautiful flute solo in the beginning. It was my favorite song to slow dance to...🥰

[@Jude_196]

OH: HOW I MISS TEREY KATH!!! RIP, TERRY!! Thanks for this one, Steven! :) ENJOY & HUGS from TEXAS!!!

[@setonhillstudios]

Thanks for watching! This is such a great tune!! 🎶

[@angelaolson2025]

Always one of my favorites ❤ Thank you for sharing! I'm smiling 😊

[@setonhillstudios]

So glad!! Thanks for watching! Such an incredible song! ❤️

[@ernierivas5484]

Insane musicianship? ABSOLUTELY! There was no weak link in this group. Even Jimi Hendrix was extremely impressed the first time he heard Chicago. He reportedly told sax player, Walt Parazeider, "Your horns sound as if they're coming from one set of lungs, and your guitar player (Terry Kath) is better than me!"

[@daveburns3886]

And jimi took them on your tour to open for him!!

[@tonyguarascio4901]

Chicago has always been a favorite, and was the band that first got me into horns, along with Blood Sweat and Tears, back when I was a teen. Speaking of horns, you need to get your funk on, and check out Tower of Power. They've been around for 50+ years and will knock your socks off! Try their early stuff from early 70s like "Soul Vaccination", or "This Time its Real", "What is Hip?", or maybe something more recent like " Look in My Eyes', " If You Wanna Be a Winner" or "Step Up". These guys are TIGHT, and I know you'll like them!

[@tjrivers]

Thanks!

[@setonhillstudios]

@@tjrivers Wow! Thank you so much! I truly appreciate it! ❤️

[@6916dog]

Canada's answer to Chicago is a band called Lighthouse. One Fine Morning is a banger. Sunny Days is really fun too. ❤❤❤

[@CliffYoungblood]

These two songs you just heard are from a piece of music named "Ballet for a Girl in Buchanan" from Chicago II. It also includes Colour My World. The first 11 albums are with the original members. Terry Kath (who was singing on Make Me Smile) died in a tragic gun accident in January 1978. He was also the guitarist for the band.

[@suzannezethner8180]

First big concert I ever went to CHICAGO ❤❤

[@bullseye8509]

I feel joy experiencing this song (your first time, my umpteenth), as well.

[@audreyschley8517]

I had that record growing up!!!

[@cliftonparago4547]

The singer for this song was guitarist, the late Terry Kath. In 25 or 6 to 4 it was Peter Cetera who sang lead. Robert Lamm also sang lead a few times but he preferred to stay in the background and sing harmony

[@lucasroth7922]

Beings a tear to my eyes to see you get filled with joy just like I did the first time these songs came out 😊🤘✌

[@AFmedic]

Danny Saraphine was and is one the most under rated drummers. Unlike drummers that consistently make the lists of "Great Drummers", Danny did not need to sit behind a kit of a gazillion drums & cymbals. Watch the video of them playing at Tanglewood, and Danny is "killing it" with basically a "Starter Kit" - Bass, Snare, Floor Tom, 1 or 2 Baby Toms, a Crash, Ride, & High-Hat Cymbal.

[@katelynneshouse2834]

The singer on this song is the guitarist, Terry Kath......Jimmy Hendrix once said, Terry, was the greatest guitar player he'd ever seen/heard!

[@patswanson2870]

A Canadian band from the late 60’s called Lighthouse also had horns. They had a few hit songs in Canada but are probably unknown in the US. Three of their songs I remember are One Fine Morning, Sunny Days, and Pretty Lady. It would be great if you reacted to them but you probably won’t get too many views because they weren’t well known outside of Canada.

[@chipurBillWhite]

“Cry sweet tears of joy.”

[@stephenpresley5772]

Great song and reaction

[@hopeklemann1]

🌸 also.... artists like these had mad skills and it's so great to see the appreciation jump to the next generation

[@anthonyboucher7077]

Horn-heavy hard hitters; "Vehicle" - Ides of March "Lucretia McEvil" - Blood, Seat & Tears "Mighty Mighty" - Earth, Wind & Fire As has already been eloquently said in the comments, Danny Seraphine never got the credit he deserved as a drummer. He definitely made my high school jazz band years more fun.

[@tuffsheddweller]

I'll add one more song to that list: "What is Hip?" - Tower of Power

[@killiansred1000]

A band from Russia, Leonid and Friends, covers a lot of Chicago songs. I grew up listening to Chicago, saw them 3 times live and can say Leonid and Friends hits the songs almost note for note. They also cover Earth, Wind and Fire and Steely Dan. Playing Larry Carlton guitar solos is a daring undertaking.

[@daveburns3886]

I saw these videos , they do Chicago proud!!

[@forte642]

Dude your joy over music is actually really encouraging… it is a God-like response to the beauty and energy of songs like this. Thank you for your expertise and your insights and JOY

[@setonhillstudios]

Appreciate the kind words and so glad you are enjoying the channel! ❤️

[@davidmckenzie420]

My first exposure to Chicago...I bought the 45 back in the day.

[@NYDogLady]

Started listening to Chicago in 1970. Still love their music. Original group name was Chicago Transit Authority but that was too long to say Have you considered replacing one guitar behind you w drum kit?

[@setonhillstudios]

It will be alittle too cramped! 😁

[@douglasg.9271]

Beginnings is another great one to check out.

[@dsomerville5293]

They are two different bands. With Terry Kath and post Terry. We were blessed for both

[@ExpatBear-58]

You know I don't think Terry is underrated anymore. He is respected as the Rock and Roll God he was.

[@ladyca8366]

check out the Dawane Bailey years with Chicago ('86 to '95). He wa also with Bob Seger (Like a Rock).

[@mikemiller3069]

25 or 6 To 4 was sung by Peter Cetera. This one is Terry Kath.

[@bobdelp2023]

HERE'S A FEW MORE EARLY'S STEVEN 😊BEGINNINGS, SATURDAY IN THE PARK, WISHING YOU WERE HERE, THERE YA GO!👍ENJOY THESE GREAT SONGS

[@setonhillstudios]

Definitely have to dig into more! Have a great day! 😁

[@JoeCruz-hs2yt]

check out does anybody knows what time it is jumping into a rabbit hole dude lots of hits !

[@susanmurray7654]

It broghtens my day and also makes meca littlecmeloncholy because its my childhood and an era gone by😊😢

[@timthompson1695]

Great reaction! Nice to see someone who actually knows what they're listening to. In my opinion, Chicago is the most eclectic band I've heard... three lead singers : Terry Kath (guitar) Peter Cetera (bass) and Robert Lamm (keyboards) but Lee Loughnane (trumpet) and James Pankow (trombone) have also sung lead on a few songs. They do everything from heavy funk (Sing a Mean Tune Kid, Chicago III) to ballads with strings (If You Leave Me Now, Chicago X), but if I had to recommend some tracks, they wouldn't be the mainstream ones like 25 or 6 to 4, Make Me Smile, Saturday In The Park, Beginning etc. There's no doubt they are classics, but everyone reacts to them (specially 25 or 6 to 4)... Chicago is so much more. If you want to see how eclectic Chicago is, listen to Woman Don't Want To Love Me and Byblos from Chicago VII... you wouldn't think it was the same band. Dialogue Parts 1 and 2 (Chicago V) is kinda mainstream and show cases Terry and Peter's vocals. After Terry Kath died, things became a lot more syrupy and Peter Cetera-centric, which, to me, is less appealing. They still had some good songs, but they lost their soul, and became overproduced. Anyway, everyone has their faves.😊

[@ginalashley1265]

Earth Wind and Fire was also great on the horns. Great songs by Chicago include If you leave me now, Wishing you were here and the live version of 25 or 6 to 4 at Tanglewood.

[@setonhillstudios]

@@ginalashley1265 I covered the live version of “25 or 6 to 4” here on the channel! It blew my mind!

[@skeeter8868]

We stick around for the best of the music we grew up with and your intelligent and entertaining reactions to it! Thanks brother! ✌

[@GloriaRinker]

Thanks for the reaction. Chicago was the first concert I went to in November 1976 at the spectrum in Philadelphia. Terry Kath was with them at that time. It was a great concert and glad I got to see them. I was at four different concerts.

[@stanleynykaza9042]

Terry Kath. The heart and soul of Chicago sings like Ray Charles and plays the guitar like Jimmy Hendrix ! Please do BEGINNINGS next by Chicago ..I seen Chicago 3x ! when this songs hit the AM Radio back in the 70s with those horns ,everyone in the band class at school whet crazy as the thought of including the horns in Rock & roll and pop music blew us away, and proud to be in the school band.

[@kowindsurf1590]

very popular ; my high school years yay ; I have too many fave Chicago songs

[@Byteme363]

Yes!! My favorite song from them. Thank you!!

[@StevesFunhouse]

Awesome reaction to an awesome song, my friend. Do MORE of their early stuff ... you'll thank me.

[@michaelhoward900]

Terry Kath. The heart and soul of Chicago at least in the beginning.

[@StevesFunhouse]

... who, funnily enough, SANG the song, Beginnings, one of my all-time favorite songs, along with Colour My World. Terry Kath was a national treasure, a treasure we lost way too early. RIP, my friend 🌹🥀...

[@craigw1911]

​@@StevesFunhouseOn Beginnings the lead vocals were Robert Lamm, the keyboard player, not Terry Kath. Terry sang lead on the album opening track Introduction.

[@StevesFunhouse]

@@craigw1911 It's the drink ... 😊😉👍😂🤣😂 ... but of course, you are correct. I meant I'm A Man (one of the lead vocals) and Colour My World, but there were others, as well. I feel much better now 😊😉👍

[@bobcorbin3294]

This was just the edited version of the suite Ballad for a girl from Buchanan which can be found in its entirety on the Chicago 2 album.

[@bplebanek]

Oh Man, you've got to see the live version. Chicago ( fka: Chicago transit Authority) is horns-based, front and center. You'll love the live version. Bassist / Tenor vocal is Peter Cetera, eventually left the band for a very famous solo career. Terry Kath was Jimi Hendrix' favorite guitarist.

[@brianmiller616]

Saturday in the park!!

[@lisaschliff]

Loved watching you react to this Chicago song that I heard many times throughout my teens and college years. Isn't it just wonderful?

[@setonhillstudios]

Such an awesome tune! Thanks for hanging out! 😁

[@rk41gator]

For another band with these chops try Blood, Sweat, and Tears. They were direct 'competitors' with Chicago in this genre.

[@deltonkillen8024]

Check out "Color My World", "25 Or 6 To Four", and "Make Me Smile" videos from Live at Tanglewood.

[@setonhillstudios]

“25 or 6 to 4” is on the channel! Such a banger!! 🔥🔥

[@mrsnookdeb]

Best reaction to a song I've seen in a long time , glad it was Chicago and this song

[@setonhillstudios]

So glad you enjoyed it! 😁

[@lindajiron2557]

The late, great Terry Kath is singing lead on this one.

[@757optim]

RIP Terry Kath.

[@sherrygantt2158]

That is a peppy song. Hope you have a great day.

[@bjw0515]

Terry Kath sang on this one, but most are sung by Peter Cetera. Peter was the one that sang 25 or 6 to 4. I saw them for my first concert back in 77. There is a distinct difference in sound between 70's Chicago and 80's Chicago, IMO. Thanks for all your reactions, much appreciated.

[@stevenparker4684]

Band called " Lighthouse"

[@ronaldwilson9525]

In the 1980’s some “genius” at the record company told them to drop the horns. That alone tells you everything about record executives.

[@setonhillstudios]

Haha 🤣 Yep!!! 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@hokiedoo]

"Saturday In The Park" is an incredible Chicago song

[@setonhillstudios]

A few others have suggested that! Appreciate it!

[@hokiedoo]

👍🎸

[@tj5073]

Give a listen to I'M A MAN you'll hear all 3 singers Terry Peter Bobby & BEGINNINGS w/ great percussion

[@DrummerDanVa]

I am glad to have lived through that period when jazz and rock met in various degrees with Chicago, Blood Sweat and Tears, Dreams, and others. There was superior musicianship from all the members of Chicago. Peter Cetera is known later for his vocals but he was a VERY melodic bass player.

[@hopeklemann1]

🌸 you know why we want to hear your voice and your mouth LOL? because you're sweet and you're sincere and it comes from your heart. glad to be here- thank you for what you do.

[@setonhillstudios]

You are too kind! Thank you! ❤️

[@CJConnor620]

Poem 58 is a must listen

[@susanmurray7654]

Another band? Earth Wind and Fire, abd a mustvlisten to Blood Sweat and Tears...awesome band!

[@setonhillstudios]

@@susanmurray7654 I covered “September” on here awhile back! Such a great tune! 🔥

[@roadwary]

You should check this out live. Terry Kath on lead vocals. Can't go wring with Chicago the early yrs especially. Merry X-Mass and happy new year!

[@setonhillstudios]

I definitely need to! So good!! 🔥🔥

[@katkat-fm3wj]

My favorite by Chicago.

[@VinceEmbry]

This is a true masterpiece. But Terry's vocals are the cherry on top. Of course Danny's drumming. What can you say?

[@mimig3904]

Beginnings should be your next Chicago song. Robert Lamm is the singer for that one.

[@georgekininmonth2070]

Tower of Power.

[@craigw1911]

This is part of a seven-movement suite titled "Ballet for a Girl in Buchannon", written by trombone player James Pankow, appearing on Chicago's second album. James wrote it for a girl in West Virginia he was dating at the time. The record label at the time of the release in 1970 joined together the opening and closing movements, "Make Me Smile" and "Now More Than Ever" (a reprise of "Make Me Smile") to release a single of "Make Me Smile" that sounded as a complete song. You should listen to the entire suite, which also includes Terry Kath's lead vocal on "Colour My World": kzbin.info/www/bejne/rpiwZauJfribj9k