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[@peternatalie6586]

This band...really, I've loved them since I was around 21 years old. I'm 75 now and I could listen to them every day and not get tired of their incredible sound. We're so blessed to have them in our lifetime.

[@alcambrola2834]

I was blessed to see them 8 times with Terry Kath and it was one hell of a ride.

[@oskarsmom7552]

I gotta say, watching your generation discover my generation’s music and really appreciate fills my soul up with happiness! Thank you. I actually get choked up sometimes. It also brings back memories of a much simpler time for me.

[@stephenmcbride1622]

Watching someone get into Chicago for the first time with "25 or 6 to 4" was cool. Now watching you get into "Make Me Smile" is the real deal. Thanks for sharing.

[@Carolitoh]

I have always loved Color My World. RIP Terry you will forever be missed! ❤️

[@marthagavey9321]

❤❤Our wedding song, and I'm sure 100's of others!! 🥰🎶🥰 Terry, my musical idol!!

[@detroitpolak9904]

My dad really liked Color My World. I grew up listening to it on 45. I always thought Chicago had a black singer that I never saw in videos or anywhere. Of course, I was probably 7yo (1981) so we couldn’t just look things up. I was SHOCKED the first time I saw Kath sing this. That was probably 35 years later.

[@marthagavey9321]

@@detroitpolak9904💕you're not alone! They called him the white Ray Charles 🥰 💕🎶💕

[@detroitpolak9904]

@@marthagavey9321 yeah! First time I heard that, I said “well, that’s the most spot-on nickname ever given” lol.

[@laurenval2370]

@@Carolitoh He is so sorely missed by so many. He left his mark for sure!

[@oldmanghost219]

Just so you are clear, Chicago recorded a 13 minute song called "Ballet for a Girl in Buchannon" also known as "The Ballet" and "Make Me Smile Medley", is a nearly thirteen-minute mini-rock opera/song cycle/suite from Chicago's 1970 album Chicago (also called Chicago II). It was the group's first attempt at a long-format multi-part work. "Make Me Smile" (Lead vocal by Terry Kath) "So Much to Say, So Much to Give" (Lead vocal by Robert Lamm) "Anxiety's Moment" (Instrumental) "West Virginia Fantasies" (Instrumental) "Colour My World" (Lead vocal by Terry Kath) "To Be Free" (Instrumental) "Now More Than Ever" (Lead vocal by Terry Kath)

[@tommonk7651]

Gotta listen to the whole Ballet to get the full effect....

[@daveburns3886]

My favorite Chicago composition-- short version for radio single is great but the album suite is epic!

[@14skp]

The best sounding version of "Ballet for a Girl in Buchannon" I've heard on youtube. Of course, he titles it "Make Me Smile extended version". This is the real deal though. kzbin.info/www/bejne/bqGQqpyKZrB5b6s

[@stevenseul361]

@@14skp Tanglewood Live has the whole suite, One of the best live recordings on youtube

[@cp4cartman]

Jimmy Pankow is a great arranger. He did almost all the horn parts..

[@corksauve4949]

When I listen to this song/s and my wife is near, she asks me why there's a tear in my eye. I tell her, because I think of you and how lucky I am. You can just feel the power and emotion in this song.

[@billclarke117]

I just got chills hearing Terry's voice.....and his guitar playing, off the charts.

[@musestudio7075]

Yes, imo his voice is underrated now. Evokes Ray Charles.

[@PatrickFitzgerald-wt9fc]

The Kath years were AWESOME!!!! Rip Terry! Thank You So Much Sebs! Great memories!!!!

[@thomasferguson2795]

Early Chicago is the best. Great review of both studio and live. The whole 1970 Tanglewood concert is great. I really enjoy younger people appreciating and enjoying the classic music of the 50’s, 60’s and 70’s.

[@TheBobherriot]

Once again I have to say that David Foster ruined this band with his influence.

[@daveburns3886]

@@thomasferguson2795 Terry was in peak form .. they all were such outstanding instrumentalists and most were also creative composers / songwriters

[@maryannerafferty7727]

I heard them live once...they told their story about first having met in middle school band class, before any of them even played an instrument.

[@loadedorygun]

It blows my mind they hadn’t even peaked yet by Tanglewood and it’s still a knockout.

[@Pegasus_p12]

@@TheBobherriotI mean Chicago imo had an amazing run of albums in the 70s more so than many other bands could ever hope for. I’ve gotten into Chicago more recently and I’ve been disappointed and surprised that most people think Chicago stopped being good after Chicago II.

[@jmarcum62]

The sound of Chicago just touches my soul

[@vanastephens9879]

Welcome to my world, kiddo. I have been a Chicago fan since the 70’s. They are a constant go to in my life to feel good along with Earth, Wind, and Fire. ❤

[@nancy9478]

Our soundtrack from our teen years.

[@clintlandrum9498]

I LOVE Chicago and I love that you love Chicago. They evoke so many feelings. What a band.

[@jeromiemunoz2920]

Man they don't make music like this anymore. What a time to be alive!

[@DanPemberton]

Another great horn rock band from this Era was Blood Sweat and Tears. Check out Go Down Gamblin' or Lucricia McEvil.

[@roymoore3156]

Chicago was so much more than just a rock band. Their greatness flows forth in songs like this. RIP Terry Kath! Lord bless his family.

[@tomh5594]

The Ballet is a whole suite of movements. It is bookended with Make me smile. All was written by James "Jimmy" Pankow. Pankow does almost all the horn arrangements and he has said he tries to emulate a vocal chorus as he writes. Terry was the goat

[@patrickwilder6492]

The 3 horn players formed the band with friends and friends of friends from the school they attended. People like to say it was a great idea to ADD horns !!??! They put together a band to support their horn section !! ❤❤

[@musestudio7075]

Fact 👍❤️‍🔥

[@cdeleskiyt]

Terry Kath's widow, Camelia, is married to Jeff Lynne of ELO. And Terry's daughter did a fantastic documentary about her dad. ❤

[@753131hs]

I didn’t know his widow was married to Jeff Lynne. Excellent documentary

[@francisseidel8014]

I love to play Color My World on piano and sing it to my wife. Terry Kath was unbelievable! RIP - Music changed forever the day we lost you!

[@LittleCabin]

I love this band -- Terry had such an expressive and powerful voice, and love how he just seemed to be literally living this song as he sang and played.

[@SG-js2qn]

So many excellent Chicago songs, but this may be my favorite. Terry's soulful wailing on this song is ... chef's kiss.

[@CaptainDV]

25 or 6 to 4 is a classic Chicago song. One of their most well known as well but the live performance also has one of the best guitar solos of all time.

[@susangarman9561]

Especially Terry's at the Tanglewood Concert. Terry was so underappreciated. Broke my heart when he died. And Tthe remaining original members have never fully dealt with his death. Lee Loughnane especially. He cries everytime he speaks about it. Robert Lamm and Walt Parazaider still struggle too. His death knocked the guts out of that group and they have never been the same.😪🥹

[@susangarman9561]

Seb you need to research The group Chicago.. Terry bought his guitar and completely broke it down then switched out different parts and put it back together. He would rig old parts together to create different sounds that he incorporated into his playing. From his wah wah peddle to his Amp to his guitar. Just a bunch of old musical parts. He didn't know how to read music but played everything by ear.

[@susangarman9561]

The brass section and Robert Lamm on keyboards were all classically trained. Danny Seraphino was the drummer and he was trained in a jazz style. Peter Cetera played bass. He was an accomplished musician in his own right. He played with a local group called the Exceptions. They were one of the top groups in the city of Chicago. He almost trained to be a priest, but he realized it wasn't his calling. Chicago is still going strong. But there are only 3 of the original members still with them.

[@wb9632]

Memories: In late 1970, as a 13 year old, I was with my father in a department store in Michigan. My idea was to buy the Black Sabbath Paranoid album and get back to the car with my purchase before my dad saw what I had. Well, ...my dad was already at the car and made me return the album for "something else". Later that afternoon, I listened to Chicago and Terry Kath for the very first time. Awesome band and one of the most underrated guitarists and vocalists out there.

[@musestudio7075]

❤ this story!

[@debortahwelch9298]

I am so glad you are doing Chicago and highlighting Terry. His Voice and the ability to make his guitar sing. Miss you Terry. RIP

[@grondinolaf]

Love the horn sections!! There were quite a few bands with great horn sections back in the day. Chicago - Blood Sweat and Tears - Tower of Power - Earth Wind and Fire - just a few I can remember. Lots of great music from that era, and yes Terry was on his own level as a guitarist.

[@talltulip]

Kath, and the brass section get a lot of well-deserved praise, but I fell like most people really sleep on the drummer, Danny Seraphine. He is my favorite drummer. Still touring, too, and I got to see him last year!

[@jimmoore8951]

Mine too

[@Jonsmama1]

I agree. They were just a super talented bunch of guys. Many of the original members are still touring. I can’t imagine blowing those horns when you’re close to 80. God bless them all!

[@mandyharewood886]

Absolutely!

[@sambadillo2323]

So underrated, also my favorite drummer in one of my favorite bands!

[@jeffrobertson527]

Cetera aint exactly chopped liver, either. Check his bass and vocals on 25 or 6 to 4

[@derrickburkett7350]

Hendrix was asked in an interview one time "What did it feel like to be the best guitarists in rock" his reply was "You would have to ask Terry Kath"

[@Txdcblues]

If only. I think he said you’d have to ask Billy Gibbons

[@francisseidel8014]

@@Txdcblues - Nope, he said Terry Kath. It is well documented.

[@Txdcblues]

@@francisseidel8014 we must be talking about different videos then, interesting to know there’s another out there

[@NewBritainStation]

@@francisseidel8014 This mythological quote has been used for Roy Clark, Rory Gallagher, Terry Kath, Billy Gibbons, Johnny Winters, Phil Keaggy and many others. Oddly, I haven’t seen a primary source for any of them. In some cases the guitarist mentioned is one that would have been nearly impossible for Jimi to have even known about. Yes, variations have been in print, but none that I know of that were actual interviews with Jimi. James Pankow said Hendrix came backstage after one of Chicago’s shows in 1969 and said, “You guys have a horn section that sounds like one set of lungs and a guitar player who’s better than me. You wanna go on the road?”

[@kenwilmarth68]

Not only that, his voice was so soulful

[@deltonkillen8024]

"Color My World" was used in a multitude of weddings including mine. "Make Me Smile" showcases the band as a whole. "25 or 6 to 4" really demonstrates Terry Kath as a consumate guitarist.

[@threecedarshomestead1330]

"Colour My World" was the theme for my Senior Prom in 1974

[@frederickgleaton1410]

I am 72 and that still gives me goose bumps! It is just a wonderful, wonderful live performance. In fact, perfect.

[@talltulip]

Ah, Colour My World... the song that launched a thousand proms. So great for slow-dancing. That was a nice unexpected bonus for you in this reaction. Re Terry, I have often heard him called "the white Ray Charles" for his soulful vocal tone.

[@cathyriley5735]

Color My World was the big slow dance song of all high school dances. Great memories!

[@deborahgardner9489]

It was the prom theme for my junior year!

[@redarrow3722]

It just was never long enough!

[@musestudio7075]

And thankfully very easy to play on the guitar. 💜

[@joy88867]

My wedding song

[@54fighting5]

I remember my older brother playing the Chicago Transit Authority (later the band was shortened to Chicago) album on 8 track tape. It was so different in 1969 that I couldn't help but wonder how a "horn band" was going to be successful in the burgeoning psychedelic rock scene. Chicago dismissed their doubters and continued to pump out hard rock, blues, jazzy rock and beautiful ballads while making the horn section an integral part of almost every song. They were so creative and talented that this 50 year old music still gains new, young fans today! I love watching these reactions today by guys like Sebs who realize we had something special growing up in the 60's and 70's.

[@danattkisson962]

70 here big Terry Kath fan I love seen the younger folks enjoying this great music and I hope everyone appreciates Terry’s how fast he plays those rhythms amazing Musician, solos incredible, vocals come on now. Jimi knew too 🔥

[@robertmccloud7905]

I picked up Chicago's first album on a whim back in 1969. None of my musician friends had ever heard of them. They are one of my all time favorite bands. But I have to say, it is such a joy to see Sebs Duran's reaction to 25 or 6 to 4, and Make Me Smile. His obvious enjoyment of Terry's guitar work, as well as the horn section, reminds me of the delight I experienced when I first played Chicago Transit Authority way back when. Thank you Sebs!

[@larryliss4580]

I was born in 1960 and played the trumpet in school because of Chicago. Uplifting was the key. Coming out of the Vietnam war when I was scared to death my brother would be drafted, the turmoil of the assinantions of JFK , RFK and MLK. It was wonderful turnaround after all of that. The music of the 70s was a celebration

[@townhall05446]

And you were just in early grade school when they came out (as Chicago Transportation Authority). Like I did, you also had an older brother who got you into good music years ahead of your friends, right?

[@tombenton6047]

Terry Kath was known as the “White Ray Charles”!!!! What a compliment!!

[@kathyrizzi8754]

Seb, your reactions to the early days of Chicago was the same as we Boomers, we loved it from day one!👍👏👏👏💜☮️

[@jeffrobertson527]

I was about 11-12 when CTA came out and immediately hooked on Chicago and Terry Was SO bummed when we lost Terry

[@ogmandog]

Terry Kath was called the white Ray Charles

[@marthagavey9321]

❤❤His grit, growl and wail was perfection!! 🎉💕🎉

[@Mister_Samsonite]

I thought Steve Winwood was the white Ray Charles?

[@davidschmidbauer3930]

@@Mister_Samsonite they just made it up to sound smart. Like Jimi Hendrix was asked how it feels to be the best guitar player and he replied “I don’t know, why don’t you ask …. ”. People claim he said that about at least 10 different people

[@Mister_Samsonite]

@@davidschmidbauer3930 Exactly! That quote gets misappropriated a ton, and I'm not sure he ever said it. I have heard that Jimi was very shy/humble and really admired a lot of other guitarists!

[@ogmandog]

@@Mister_Samsonite ......that's what CNN said.

[@dougww1ectebow]

Saw them live in '73/. Terry Kath was a monster. Best guitarist I've ever seen. "I love your band. Your horn section sounds like one lung and your guitarist is better than me" = Jimi Hendrix to one of the band members I can't remember now. I was so close to the front row right in front of him. He is and remains my favorite guitarist.

[@ShirleyKnowles-y3w]

Chicago was so big when I was in high school! Their music was popular with, and perfect for marching bands. I played clarinet in my HS band, but the brass instruments were the spotlight of Chicago's music. They were outstanding, and this brings back good memories!

[@allengray5748]

The Terry Kath Experience!! A documentary on KZbin is a must for any (TRUE 🤨) fan‼️MASTER CLASS music and great company that's why I'm here Mr Sebs!! Great Channel! Peace 🕊️☮️♾️😎🎸🤟🏼

[@753131hs]

I was just about to suggest this. Excellent documentary

[@andynicoll8566]

These bands like Chicago bring back so many memories. I'm happy you are bringing some of the great music from my youth, hopefully, to the young people of today, though there's likely a bunch of old farts like me listening to your channel.

[@lilolives6098]

This was first live concert for me at 16 in Flimore West in SF ! These guys just knocked it out of the park‼️🤷‍♀️A memory I won’t forget ( I m 71) These original band members were so talented!! Wonderful memories!

[@laurco]

You can't credit James Pankow, Chicago's trombonist, composer, and arranger, enough. He wrote that Rock Suite and made trombone playing cool again post the big band era. He largely gives Chicago it's sound, and produces a gigantic sweet trombone sound and style like no other.

[@AVGuyhall]

One of the best bands to come out of the late '60's. Great musicians with great songs and terrific arrangements. Terry added a soulful, gritty vocal sound with amazing guitar playing that lent a lot of weight to their music. After his death, while they still produced great music, they just weren't the same. Later, when producer David Foster took charge, they released hits, but with a much more pop-ish sound and feel. Their music holds up decades later, as evidenced by Sebs reaction.

[@randyfraker6311]

The late, great Buddy Rich once said Danny Seraphine was one of the only rock drummers he liked. The whole band were phenomenal musicians.

[@musestudio7075]

Danny was perfect for the band. The falling out was so sad.

[@MarkSlup-p4o]

I was fortunate enough to see Buddy Rich back in the 70’s. A legend.

[@alisonzuaro7493]

My cousin played with Buddy Rich, met him several times as a kid. That is a huge compliment for Danny. Thanks for sharing

[@tracyhysaw6856]

I recently discovered your KZbin channel and subscribed when my husband and I saw how much you appreciate music! I have loved Chicago since I was 14 years old when my uncle introduced me to their music. Terry Kath was phenomenal and I cried when he passed. Thank you for sharing your love of Chicago's music! Listen to Beginnings next. ❤️

[@jamesgabbert9375]

The single of this is edited from a 7 song suite called "Ballet for a Girl in Buchanon" the whole Ballet is worth a listen

[@donnabatroff1674]

It was the use of the Brass section. Almost never did rock utilize horns the way Chicago did.😊

[@leematchett5588]

Reference to the song intro at 8:14 "Buchannon" is actually a misprint on the record label and album cover. The correct town is "Buckhannon", WV, home of West Virginia Wesleyan College where Jim Pankow's girlfriend was a student at the time.

[@marksouser3918]

Ballet for a girl… is a suite of songs written by the trombone player James Pankow, who is still around and, along with Robert Lamm, keys, wrote most of the early songs. Colour my World was all over the radio back in the day. I must say, I’m 66 now and been listening to a lot of amazing music over the years (I watched The Beatles on Ed Sullivan the night it happened), Make Me Smile is my all time favorite. Right ahead of Here Comes the Sun and Paul Simon’s Homeward Bound. Oh, and No Matter What and Perfection by Badfinger. Oh, dammit, and Elton John’s Your Song. Oh yeah, and…

[@teresarocha99]

Chicago is my most fav. Band ever!

[@dianawhite637]

Terry Kath, so underrated!🎸 Amazing voice and play!🎶 Hendrix knew!

[@CatherineHatton]

RIP… Terry Cath. Chicago is still one of my favs of all time. Iam 64 n the 14 th Jan and listening to them again bring back so many memories! Yes… men sang like men back then! What I wouldn’t do to have this music come back. Chicagos cover band is “Leonid and Friends” from Russia and Ukraine…. You have to check them out…. Phenomenal!

[@GailMcGrath-k7t]

The smile on your face was awesome. So happy to see new people discover the early Chicago sound and the late, great Terry Kath. Have always loved the soul in his vocals and his genius playing both rhythm and lead on that telecaster.

[@bluesman3232]

Color My World a song I suggested you listen to awhile back with your wife.....we've been listening to this stuff for over 50 years....71 years young and counting!

[@sharonstark1014]

Check out "Does ANYBODY REALLY KNOW WHAT TIME IT IS" AND "If YOU LEAVE ME Now." I think "Colour my World" is one of the most beautiful songs ever. One of the greatest bands of the 70s. I was lucky enough to see them in concert during the 70s. They sound GREAT live. RIP TERRY KATH.

[@tedjung3700]

Great reaction. Thanks for pairing the studio and live performances, as it really shows off Chicago's talent!

[@aarongeorge5816]

My dad played trumpet, as did myself and my 4 brothers, and i grew with Chicago as my favorite band. Years later my Uncle, on my mom's side, plays keyboard for Chicago Rewired. Official Chicago tibute band. RIP Terry.

[@larryweekley1796]

Chicago in 1971 was my first concert. Made a high bar for everyone else.

[@darleneclark1763]

I am 69 and my husband is 73 and still lusten to the oldies. We saw them a couple of years ago and they still sound amazing. I have followed them for years and love that you are exploring the great music we had as kids growing up. It was a wonderful time.

[@thomasbayes3630]

Chicago IV, the first live one, was incredible. Every song a banger, typically people don't believe it's Chicago when those rippin solos pop out. Even the horn solos are a beast. Enjoy your trip down Chicago Land.

[@stephentregoning1158]

their precision on record and in concert, combined with their dazzling blend of musical styles; classical, jazz, country themes, hard rock made them truly unique.....Terry Kath couldn't read a note of music, but his creativity was unbelievable

[@musclvr377]

It might have been said, but I think this is from the whole side of the Color my World album. All the songs flow together and then the reprise of Make Me Smile. They had so much energy amd joy. Color my World is so beautiful and I love singing it. Love the flute. They are often called a jazz fusion band. I think jazz fused with rock. Timeless great stuff!

[@carolh5750]

My first rock concert was Chicago at the Nazareth Speedway in Pennsylvania in September 1971. I was 13 and lived in New Jersey. I now live a few miles west of the long gone speedway and often play Chicago's music as I drive past the site. When I was a teenager and a horn player, I loved the horn section; as time has passed, I have become a huge Terry Kath fan. Thanks for your reaction videos, they always bring back such wonderful memories.

[@tjrivers]

So glad you listen to the studio first. Love Chicago’s entire catalog, Kath is incredible, and the signature brass makes for a completely unique sound! Color My World is so beautiful.

[@keithcarper8809]

I might add that Terry's rhythm guitar is as great as his lead work. He was phenomenal. ☮🧡🎶

[@BellBell-t1r]

Got married in 1976 and our friend sang "Colour My World"at our wedding service and later that evening at our reception he sang "Follow Me". I always enjoyed their sound. And we are still married. ❤❤❤ From a 🇨🇦 Grammy

[@DanPemberton]

Saw this band in Beaumont, Texas around 1969. Absolutely blew me away! This recordings and seeing your reaction validate my first impressions. Absolutely amazing! Try Lifesaver, a great trac!

[@ctuck622]

Your channel appeared in my Recommended feed for the first time tonight. I love all your videos I've watched thus far. Takes me back to a happier time in my life. This song has special meaning. It was 7th or 8th grade. We were being ushered into assembly and had no idea why. Sitting next to my best friend at the time, the lights went out, then what was probably a local band broke out into this sing. I'll never forget it. There's nothing like experiencing live rock music for the first time, darkness, then the loudness of the music, the lights. Wow! My best friend and I just looked at each other with our jaws open. It was awesome. I'll never forget it. I watched your 25 or 6 to 4 video, which is also one of my favorite Chicago songs. I have their entire anthology on CDs. If you haven't listened to Lowdown, another one of my favorites, give it a listen. It's very much a Vietnam War era song and very relevant today. One of the lyrics is, "Country I was brought up in fell apart and died."

[@laurenval2370]

Terry Kath was and still is a freaking legend! Chicago is my all time favorite band, hands down!!❤

[@mikeskinner45]

Mine also. And notice the only effect T.K. used was a wah-wah.

[@laurenval2370]

@@mikeskinner45 you betcha!!

[@ChuckHackney]

As I have dove deep and rediscovered Chicago-I have gained enormous respect and awe of Terry Kath's talent. Holy effing cow! Our man could shred and sing with equal aplomb. I do love Peter Cetera and all the incarnations of Chicago, but man early Chicago was fire. You are now listening to one of my absolute favorite Chicago songs ever, Colour My World, the first song I learned to play on my piano...

[@glassontherocks]

Hendrix said he was very impressed with Terry Kath.

[@davemerk2974]

SO good to see young dudes like you actually discovering Chicago. Really fun watching your reactions. They were uniquely original, and so damn good live. Thanks for the great recap of an amazing live show!

[@briancorbier3549]

Being a 62 year old guy from canada.chicago was a band that really was under-appreciated because of the emergence of heavy metal.tanglewood was their best show i seen them in 78 as a 15 year old and was amazed.congrats on finding their journey.tell a friend.

[@CuzKatieSaysSo]

Oh my......Colour My World.... The first time I ever slow danced with a guy. My boyfriend in high school, 1972, we were sophomores, he played this record in his living room. Hard to believe more than 50 years has gone by..... ❤ RIP Terry 🌹

[@RobertJohnson-gk2gj]

I’m 62, guy ,color my world, it was a slow dancing song at our summer camp, happy memories, it’s also one of the first songs I learned to play guitar (nylon strings) & sing. All their songs are on full albums & ment to be listened to that way, volume up ,Quadraphonic !! Originally “Chicago Transit Authority” Nobody was like this Band ! so complex , soft & Mighty Powerful, legendary to last forever ! Who makes music,organically like this anymore ?

[@tome2294]

My first live concert was Chicago in 1974. I was 16. Great show. I wore the album Chicago II out. Their first 3 albums were double albums. Terry Kath gone too soon.

[@Eowyn187]

The amount of talent (including those horns), level of skills, and positive high energy are why I love them. Only other group I esteem as highly, is Kansas. Ps. Horns are brass instruments. The Winds are flutes and such.👍

[@francisseidel8014]

@@Eowyn187 - Actually, saxophone is a woodwind because it uses a wooden reed just like a clarinet.

[@TEDodd]

Brass horns are still wind instruments, vibrating a column of air versus strings and percusion. Wind ensembles contain woodwinds and brass.

[@ElizabethLOhrn]

Chicago (Transit Authority) was a "modern" big band/orchestra who owned it. Instead of doing anything quirky or cutesy, they just played full-on, letting us know, in the late 60s and onward, that tight writing (lyrically and instrumentation) was still a way to enjoy music, despite the fads of the times. They are embedded in my memory, much more so than many of their contemporaries.

[@raybernal6829]

My first memories of Chicago are with my older cousin in the early 70s listening to them then him playing his guitar as I sang the lyrics off a music sheet. I had so much adoration for my late cousin that I fell in love with Chicago because of him. I took trumpet in elementary school because of them. I was only able to see them live 3x and never with TK. Once with my 3 now adult daughters as their first concert when they were younger... Even with all the changes I still enjoy them.

[@mahina1963]

I was born in 1963, south of Chicago (Cook County), and every weekend, when We would be doing our chores around the house (1 of 6 kids, so we all had to help out with cleaning, vacuuming, mowing the lawns etc.), and My mom would put on a STACK of Chicago LPs' to keep our moods up. Nice and LOUD!!! My favorite LP is their debut and Nr. 7, especially "Devil's Suite"

[@rvexchangegroup4473]

My first concert I went to was Chicago in August 1976 at the Seattle Center Coliseum. I was only 14 and Terry Kath made an indelible mark on me. First with this soulful voice and then with his iconic axe. Over the years, that love has grown...thank you Terry for being such a transcending talent. WOW!

[@alanfine9825]

My first favorite band growing up in CHICAGO! AWESOME...T.K. and Company were the most talented musicians, songwriters in their day. RIP Terry at the peak of his career....only 28.

[@MrStiv13]

Was so lucky to see them in concert in the mid and late 80’s, both solo and with other groups. Shows were amazing live. You get a whole different appreciation when it’s in front of you belting away! 👍🏻😁

[@rrrjjj5572]

Thank you! Chicago has always been one of my favorite bands, sound track to my teen age years. It's a joy to watch you discover them. And some pretty extraordinary musicians colored our world then. Look up more about Terry Kath. He was brilliant, and tragic.

[@thequeendt]

My first concert as a 17-year-old in 1975 was Chicago, in Portland OR. It was a wonderful decade to come of age, with the best music.

[@M00159]

There is a Russian tribute band that’s called Leonid and Friends that does covers of Chicago songs. They are so good that they sound more like Chicago than Chicago. Incredible Chicago tribute band that is SO worth your time to check out. They are top tier musicians and when I first watched them perform, I was blown away at their talent. Their videos show them in their studio performing Chicago songs and to watch them perform is something to see. I would highly, highly, recommend you watch them. They are so good that even other reactors do reactions of their Chicago covers.

[@tas22222]

MY fav song by Chicago :) I love when Terry would sing ! so young with that voice ! natural talent through out his body! my fav CHEERS Seb. OH FYI radio never played that guitar solo or the the little bit at END of the song. I love this song :) I will forever listen to it and be in awe of terrys talent. Tangle wood concert Terry was 24 years old !!! 1970= Jealous of whomever was there :)

[@mariehoney31]

Back in high school, I can recall spending a few evenings after school taking the time to learn the words to the whole Chicago 17 album. It's my personal favorite.

[@billclarke117]

Colour My World was the theme song in so many high school proms of the 70s.

Amazing musicianship and vocals!! They did a cool and great zoom meeting version, each at their own home, of 25 or 6 to 4 during Covid shutdown. Worth watching!

[@sallyhart3044]

One of my favorite memories is that this was an album that my rock and roll brother and big band dad actually loved together! May have been their only time that they didn’t fight about everything else. ❤️

[@joanfisher1079]

Terry was do much of the heart and soul of Chicago. His Era with the band were its best years, electrifying. Jiminy Hendrix thought the world of Terry as a guitarist

[@stephenhuber1219]

Peter Cetera on Bass and world known for his vocals

[@thebigdaddyo]

I really enjoy watching you reactions. To watch someone enjoy the music for the first time that I grew up with is wonderful. I was a Beatle and Beach Boy kid growing up, with a dash of Dick Dale and the Ventures (SoCal boy), but in 1967 I got to hear what the college boys were listening to at 2 am on underground FM radio (KMET, the mighty Met!) I was changed. Cream, the Doors, Joplin, Hendrix, the Allman Brothers, Traffic, Blood, Sweat and Tears, all the deep cuts. You get to hear them for the first time. I am do Jealous!

[@boroblueyes]

Chicago songs were great to cover, playing in our highschool stage band. I'm loving this extended version with multiple songs. At 15:27 the trombone player adjusts the tuning in midsong.

[@netgnostic1627]

When I was a kid in Grade 7 and 8, I took Band class in school. I chose a Trombone to play. Mr. Fox, our teacher, gave us 25 or 6 to 4. We got pretty good at that amazing tune, at least, for a bunch of 12-year-old kids. I was so happy to play the trombone in that song, and our drummer, Phil, had a real talent and such high energy. That was my introduction to rock and roll, and Chicago. Thank you, Mr. Fox!

[@RoswellJazzFestival]

The acoustics at Tanglewood are marvelous. The venue was designed to host classical music concerts and serves as the summer home of the Boston Symphony Orchestra. I grew up about 20 minutes from there, but unfortunately I was only 6 years old at the time of this concert and not quite yet a Chicago fan. By the way, Santana also performed at Tanglewood that same year, and that concert can also be found on KZbin.

[@charliebarredafriends61]

Man! I thought I was familiar with Chicago's music, but not quite. I went to see Chicago in Las Vegas at the Venetian Hotel theater (great venue for Live music) early this year and they sounded great. But I wasn't aware of this Live recording at Tanglewood!! All the original band members at their peak giving it their ALL. And what a great arrangement it is combining a high energy song with a ballad!! And the instrumental interlude at the end with tempo/meter changes. What a great performance! would've loved to be in the audience for such an iconic concert of a "Rock" band with a "Horn section" playing their brains out!

[@lindadeters8685]

I remember seeing Chicago at a local teen club, The Deep End, during the time they were still playing bars in Chicago. The Club was located in Park Ridge, IL. Jimmy Pankow’s family lived there and Terry Kath lived just a few miles away in NW Chicago.