How Chicago Wrote '25 or 6 to 4' | The Big Interview

Robert Lamm and Lee Loughnane of ‪@ChicagotheBand‬ talk with Dan Rather about the process for writing their song "Dialogue," how "25 or 6 to 4" came to fruition, the impact of "25 or 6 to 4" on a victim of the 2018 Parkland high school shooting, and more on The Big Interview.
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[@johnhines4554]

Terry Kath absolutely shreds on the guitar solo in this song!

[@dr.awkward9075]

This band was so good they named a city after them!

[@Arturo-sm1tb]

Robert Lamm, you are a very good man. Not to mention one of the most talented pop/rock musicians of the last 55 years.....

[@jimscott1607]

I always loved "25 or 6 to 4", but I never knew what it meant. Cool to finally know.

[@Neilrahc]

The Chicago 1970 Tanglewood Concert is one of my all-time favorites on KZbin. Purely great music!

[@Siloguy]

Robert Lamm has to be one of the most talented songwriters of the last 60 years.

[@Usertfders]

Basically not realizing you're just playing While My Guitar Gently Weeps on piano.

[@cmleoj]

They’re right that there is a timeless quality about a lot of their music.

[@whtfsh765]

Personally, I'm not a big fan of the meaning of songs. I just like to enjoy the music. Also, politics is a total sleeper for me.

[@Beecher_Dikov]

It was about cocaine...he's being disingenuous

[@redbarchetta8782]

You're a fine man Robert, thank you for your music and you being human.

[@calkelpdiver]

"25 Or 6 To 4" is one of my favorite Chicago songs, that and Beginnings. I saw Chicago in concert in 85 while in college (they played in our town and Basketball arena), and it is still one of the best concerts I've ever seen. They played for over 2 1/2 hours. Still have my Chicago albums (Greatest Hits, Chicago 16, and Chicago 17) from back then. And I can relate to the story about living in Hollywood in LA. I lived in Hermosa Beach for a couple of years and went to the clubs off of Sunset in West Hollywood.

[@gordonzill173]

Chicago truly did cross generations, not only forward but back also. In high school in 68 thru 71 they were my favorite group and my Dad loved them too. I was something I shared with my Dad.

[@laurietauchus8006]

"25 Or 6 To 4" is my #1 all time favorite song! A very well composed song!

[@petset77]

Amazing. Simply amazing. Thanks for the music, and thanks Dan Rather for doing interviews with musicians.

[@erichinton5774]

25 Or 6 To 4: one of the greatest songs of all time!!! Fun to play too 😊

[@lynnturman8157]

My first musical memory was when I was about 5. I was in the living room with my dad (who was a huge Chicago fan) & listening to the song FANCY COLORS. It was magical.

[@davidziemann9653]

I was never a fan of 25 or 6 to 4 until I heard Jason Scheff and his band play it a few years ago. And then saw the Tanglewood 1970 concert. That song is amazing. Guess I was too young when it first came out to appreciate the greatness.

[@jeffwier696]

Far and away my favorite band of the 70s and 80s and still my favorite. The different instruments set this group apart and made music exciting! They had wonderful understanding of what was going on. Would love to see more of what you've got with Chicago 😁!

[@JamesSalter-ge6kk]

Much respect for Lamm.