Vocal Coach Reacts To Chicago - Live - Then And Now - Ken Tamplin

[@BradCarlMusic]

I never would've known Peter Cetera uses a mixed voice had you not pointed it out. Very cool. I mean, on the studio versions you can't even tell.

[@76mattsouth]

Cetera is class, brings back memories from junior high. Great reaction Ken!

[@kentamplin]

76mattsouth Thank you!

[@robbiegarnz7732]

Peter Cetera has such a unique and powerful voice that it would be nearly impossible to replicate. Chicago is such an iconic band with a timeless sound and message. Thank you for reminding me of these classics!

[@kentamplin]

You bet, Robbie!

[@rafaelsantosx]

His voice is powerful yet sweet at same time.

[@tammyboykin5285]

True love Peter

[@Zapattack321]

Lest we not forget that Terry Kath is a very underrated guitarist.

[@kentamplin]

charles rzeppa We will remember.

[@rustytime]

Terry Kath put the funk in Chicago. Never the same after...

[@michaelmathias3277]

And vocalist- they always have missed Terry Kath- he was the super glue.

[@tonyde52]

This is NOT ABOUT TERRY KATH. Nobody DENIES that Terry Kath was a FANTASTIC talent.

[@057568]

Peter Cetera has an awesome voice. How can you not sing a long. Music isn’t the same anymore. Love these videos. Thank you for sharing.

[@vodengc520]

Funny thing, I actually don't think I ever sing along to Peter Cetera, just because he has such an amazingly unique voice, I prefer to listen to it. Though, I still jump in with the rest of the band during the harmonies, lol.

[@tommycollins7846]

Chicago had three original lead singers: Terry Kath, who sings in gruff, Ray Charles-like vocal. He had a great vocal potential. Peter Cetera is a great example for his tenor vocal, which he is known for. Robert Lamm’s vocal is a baritone. He does a few good vocals with Chicago. All three of them have a distinctive style, vocally, which made Chicago so unique!

[@kentamplin]

Thanks for sharing, Tommy Collins!

[@heathermiller5765]

The horns made them pretty unique too 😊

[@johnwoods2736]

@@heathermiller5765 Of the three original lead vocalists of Chicago, Peter Cetera was actually the last to join! They already had two baritone voices on board and needed a tenor and they picked the best! All of the singers who had to sing Peter's parts after he left had a tough job, but imho the best was Jeff Coffey who not only had the range to cover PC's material but was a great bass player too. At least after PC's departure the band has been able to hire younger musicians who have a better chance of handling those tricky high tenor parts.

[@lamarravery4094]

​@@heathermiller5765 And the horns are another vocal part.

[@heathcoat67]

at 7:25 is Kevin Cronin from REO SPEEDWAGON the 3rd singer

[@ScottyR66]

All of REO Speed wagon was performing with Chicago.

[@tammyboykin5285]

Yessss loved Kevin and REO

[@MaTtRoSiTy]

Cetera is definitely my pick by a LONG way, always loved his era of Chicago

[@jasonstallworth]

Thank you for pointing out that the more important thing is the guitar solo at 8:00 🤘 Man, Chicago is great! The Karate Kid also gave them that extra boost! As far as newer members, that’s a tough one trying fill someone else’s shoes like Peter C. I don’t think I’d ever want to be in that position.

[@polarbear2579]

The first singer you play is Robert Lamm, who wrote "Saturday". He is still with the band, still sings some leads, but his voice isn't what it was in the early 70s. Of course, that's true of nearly everyone alive and singing then. Terry Kath, the orignal guitarist, died in an accident while cleaning his gun on coke. He was one of the best around, Hendrix called him his favorite guitarist. The 24/6/4 singer was Jason Scheff, son of Jerry Scheff, Elvis' bassist.

[@Rylan101]

Robert still sounds virtually the same though, very little falter.

[@isaiahmarquez9717]

I’m a big Chicago fan. I grew up on it. Peter Cetera is THE voice of Chicago. Jason Scheff was an adequate replacement but it wasn’t the same.

[@kentamplin]

Isaiah Marquez I agree.

[@JorgeOstos]

I like Jason tone, although he's not so good live, I think he has a very bad technique.

[@benboga1928]

@@JorgeOstos I agree men, I like jason's voice on studio, I just don't know why he sounds terrible on live.

[@charlesmoy9436]

Thank God for the trombone

[@ktvaktva6223]

I think Bill Champlin was ok too but def not Peter

[@KellyMark]

I have to say Ken i was a big Chicago fan until Peter left as i felt Peter was the voice of Chicago! I am a very huge fan of David Foster as well! I have to agree with you the last video was pretty bad that is not the Chicago i sure know just like yourself my friend!! I had to cover one of my very favorite Chicago songs from 1971 "Colour My World" That is the Chicago i know and love!!

[@snikkerr1949]

Kelly Mark Peter didn't sing that song tho...

[@hugotradio]

@8:07 I think it's Bill Leverty (red guitar), founding and current member of the rock band, FireHouse. :)

[@DarthSantaFe]

I saw a recent interview with Bill Champlin, and one of his comments about his time in the band was that Jason Scheff had a lot of trouble singing Peter's songs, but he could sing his own songs very well because they were written in his range. A few of the Jason songs I personally like are "Will You Still Love Me?", "What Kind of Man Would I Be?", "We Can Last Forever", "The Pull", "Show Me a Sign" and "Now". They might be worth a listen if you haven't heard them yet.

[@waltersimmons946]

Darth Santa Fe ? I saw that interview Champlin said "Jason had pitch problems " but he also said Jason is a much better singer out of Chicago than he was in Chicago. That would make sense, hes free from the pressure of "sing it this way" or "sing it that way". Replacement singers have to deal with that.

[@alwaysimitatedneverduplica4527]

​@@waltersimmons946yeah it was a pitch problem. They wouldn't lower the songs according to Jason's range and for awhile it strains the voice

[@RyderWestwood]

Terry Kath and Robert Lamm were great singers too, but nothing beats Peter Cetera. Chicago is such an underrated group!

[@jeremynewcastle]

“You dirty wabbit” 😂😂😂. That’s funny!!!

[@KasiaZ]

ha, thank you Ken for listening to my suggestions (so I hope haha) :)))

[@kentamplin]

You're welcome, Kasia.

[@aeh8446]

Doesn't get any more classic than Chicago!!! Lotsa life lived, lotsa memories!!! Great run down Ken, as always... thanks for sharing!!!

[@crystalmorris215]

Okay, I've been kinda just checking your reactions out here and there without actually subscribing, but this is the reaction that made me sub lol. I love that face and the "okay, definitely no Peter Cetera" 😂

[@kentamplin]

Crystal Morris Glad you liked it! Welcome aboard!

[@crystalmorris215]

@@kentamplin 🤟

[@tommycollins7846]

Terry Kath was Chicago’s original guitarist, who accidentally shot himself to death at the age of 31 in January, 1978. He was a brilliant guitarist and his guitar solo on ‘25 or 6 to 4’ was pure epic!

[@rogermasa]

Correct. He sadly challenged his roadie that he could pull the trigger and that it was safe because he emptied the cartridge, but forgot that there was still a bullet in the chamber when he pulled the trigger. It happened just an hour after New Year’s Eve passed.

[@youspriz1]

I must admit Peter is so expressive he can make a grown man cry

[@kentamplin]

renovatio renovatio❤️

[@mikepeligro]

9:10 Jason Scheff was never an outstanding vocalist, but he can play bass. When Chicago didn't have a vocalist, Jason was there to continue the show. Peter is a phenomenal vocalist. Sometimes we take his talent for granted. It becomes obvious when Peter's no longer around, nobody can step in his shoes. Jason Scheff got out of Chicago in 2016

[@kentamplin]

Thanks for the thoughts, Michael!

[@PickettMusic]

LOL....Jason Scheff is a fantastic vocalist.

[@JasonicaPR]

@@PickettMusic He's really good doing many of the Cetera's hits, and he definitely got much better with the years of experience. Singing and playing bass in Chicago, and substituting for Peter and being under his shadow, was not an easy task at all. The clips of Jason singing here don't make him any justice IMHO...There are much better clips over here.

[@rogermasa]

Chicago has become nothing but a touring “Greatest Hits” nostalgia band. Many of their performances are lackluster and I’m sure they do it for the mazola. Cant blame ‘em though, got make a living somehow.

[@Rylan101]

Bill Champlin said that Jason suffered from pitch issues his whole tenure with Chicago, and it shows. Chicago is a big touring act, so they didn't need a phenomenal vocalist after Peters departure, just one to get close enough. That being said, Jason is phenomenal not singing Peters songs.

[@henryvillaflor]

For me Chicago's great singers of course my idol Peter Cetera, the late Terry Kath, Robert Lamm & Bill Chapman.

[@danscharnau1363]

I was blessed to see them perform. One of the best concerts I have ever been. Thanks Ken for your great band selection.

[@kentamplin]

That's awesome, Dan!

[@ljstevens]

I was fortunate enough to see Chicago with Earth Wind and Fire in concert a few years ago. When they all played together it gave me chills. Yes, Chicago has evolved and changed. And no one will ever replace Peter Cetera but those were big shoes to fill.

[@kentamplin]

That's awesome you got to see them, LJ Stevens!

[@myboxmic]

HAPPY NEW YEAR KEN and GOD BLESS YOU. ALL THE BEST FOR 2023. from Michael.

[@GoGoTwice]

Love the way you tell it straight and don’t suck up to any singer/band - keep the videos coming. By the way, You’re The Inspiration is one of my favourite Chicago tracks, legendary.

[@sambezious]

Hey, Ken, I appreciate your videos. I always enjoyed hearing Terry Kath sing for Chicago. He had such a unique voice. ~Sam

[@jackierineer7521]

Zeb Wiffle Cooks Keto Agreed!!!!

[@harmonica212]

He was messing with a loaded gun Terry Kath struggled with health issues and drug abuse towards the end of the 1970s. He died in January 1978 from an unintentional self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head. Jimi Hendrix said he was the best guitar player he ever heard and Terry Kath was shocked when Jimi Hendrix approached him because Jimi Hendrix knew him by name... Watch the documentary about Chicago it is very good and goes into detail about what happened on that tragic day and Terry Kath meeting Jimi Hendrix for the first time. I would also like to hear you and your students sing Jimi Hendrix songs would be interesting. Jimi Hendrix never thought he had a great voice but I beg to differ I think his voice works for the songs he plays. My friend was in Chicago for a short time as a singer and enjoyed playing with them but said it wasn't what he wanted to do. He is more of an ad live singer where you can give him a word and he could make a song out of it. He taught me how to ad live which is cool.

[@jimfrancemusic4813]

70's Chicago was by far the best iteration of the band. I saw them back in the early 90's, and the biggest difference I noticed even then was that they did not sound cohesive. It was almost like watching a bunch of guys trying to outdo each other, but failing. Fortunately the night was saved by the fact that they were playing with The Moody Blues. I was originally drawn to the band in high school because of the horn section, and the fact that I played trombone at that time. When I switched to guitar they still had plenty to offer. I have almost everything they ever put out, but they will unfortunately never get back to where they once were. Thank you for the review.

[@kentamplin]

That's awesome you got to see them back then, Jim!

[@pearlvergara8626]

So awesome vocabularies coming out from an awesome vocal coach!

[@kentamplin]

Pearl Vergara 👍

[@rachelvandyke4628]

Thank you for doing this reaction Ken! Chicago is one of my favorite bands, and Peter Cetera is one of my favorite singers of all time!! He has been a major influence for me with my singing❤

[@eddiecarter9831]

The gentleman at around 7:00 singing "25 or 6 to 4" is Kevin Cronin from REO Speedwagon.

[@Good-Enuff-Garage]

first time I've seen you cringe, just shows how honest you are and how much we appreciate that

[@joeritchie4554]

I grew up listening to Chicago. One of my favorite bands.

[@jazzyboy7784]

Ken...The 25 or 6 to 4 song was from a concert at Red Rocks...it was a double bill...Chicago and REO Speedwagon. At the end...both bands came out and performed a few of each bands songs together. It's a recorded concert...AXIS shows it all the time....great job as always.

[@kentamplin]

I'll have to check that out, David!

[@chicagomusicfan8817]

Ken Tamplin Vocal Academy if you want to hear a great version on 25 or 6 to 4 listen to it on Chicago ll or the 1970 Tanglewood concert version.

[@jsl8905]

Terry Kath my mistake not Alvin Lee

[@kentamplin]

Rock on!

[@rogermasa]

Chicago started out as students of Jazz and most met at DePaul University so they have that background in Jazz, Blues (for which Chicago is the home to) and funk. They had a such hunger to stand out from the crowd, especially with other horn bands such as Blood, Sweat and Tears. They were all phenomenal musicians, even Peter in his own right, just listen to his improvisation on the bass lines, he really kills it walking his notes up and down the fret board instead of thumping the same 4/4 notes that many bass players do. Rumor has it that when they played the Whiskey opening for Hendrix, Jimi, after Chicago left the state, pointed at Terry Kath, the guitarist and said, “That guy’s better than me!”. So said that their energy died with Kath.

[@VIDEOHEREBOB]

Cetera is a tough voice to cover. He recovered from the broken jaw and still kept that rich tenor voice till this day. I think Neil Donnell does a good job as their current lead vocatist.

[@johnwoods2736]

Cetera was amazing in his prime. For quite a few years now he hasn't been able to sing the famous Chicago hits in the original key. He still sounds good, just not the same as the Peter Cetera we all remember.

[@waltersimmons946]

The voice ages like the rest of the human body. Cetera now 79 yrs old retired in 2019.​@@johnwoods2736

[@Doubrelle]

Nice shout out to Terry Kath here - check out live coverage of 25 or 6 2 4 from 1970, Kath is amazing - We do this in our band and as a bass/baritone i have to employ mixed voice to get through it , not easy but Ken has some great tips on making it happen - thanks for your generosity on KZbin Ken, Ive been singing for a long time but always learn something new from these vids - Thanks man🙏

[@NozmoKing]

Unfortunately you had a few facts off on this video. The guy that replaced Peter Cetera is Jason Scheff not Bill Champlin. Champlin was an additional keyboardist and vocalist who sang a lot of their ballads in the 80s. The third singer was actually Kevin Cronin from REO Speedwagon as well as one of the two guitarists, the guy playing acoustic, one of the keyboardist etc. it was a song that the bands did when they toured together a few years ago.

[@kentamplin]

Thanks for clearing that up, Kevin!

[@cahyoh.harimurti8554]

@@kentamplin also Bil Champlin was a man who took David Foster to the group. Without him maybe there were no Chicago's success on the 80's. Chicago 16 & 17 albums also a very big huge success for David Foster's career as a producer & somgwriter.

[@snikkerr1949]

Bill was with Chicago from 1981 to 2009

[@lamarravery4094]

@@cahyoh.harimurti8554 I thought Danny Seraphine brought Foster in to produce and Foster brought Champlin in.

[@riocarlos6680]

When i saw the "third singer" i thought he's the guy from REO Speedwagon, though older, and after seeing recent REO live videos, yes it was Kevin Kronin. Cant fight this Feeling!

[@Rockintheparadise997]

I believe that was Kevin Cronin , lead singer of Reo SpeedWagon), singing with them on 25 or 6 to 4. I'm assuming a guest vocalist or something?

[@Rylan101]

That was 2014 I think, when they toured together. Both bands came out and played an encore!

[@kevinsealschott1090]

Dean Smith a couple years ago REO toured w Chicago. REO would do a set Chicago would do a set then they would do a set together alternating each other’s hits

[@MrEdongzki]

Theres a live original version of 25 or 6 to 4 from the 1970..and peter is singing..and terry kath got some unbelievalble stage presence,vocal and guitar is on point,wow..

[@kentamplin]

mcfly .hur 👍

[@bsbznumber1fan]

Great reaction as always i don't have family and i just found out my grandma who raised me who i was very close to passed away a few nights ago and yt videos are the obly thing that's helping me through this rough time. My grandma loved chicago as do i what a great band. Rip grandma i miss you and you'll always be in my heart.

[@redskin4040]

If I'm not mistaking Chicago 17 was the very first album that I ever bought. Awesome band. Thanks a lot Ken. Now I've got to run to the store and buy another Chicago cd lol. If only I still had my record player with cassette player I wouldn't have to go anywhere lol.

[@kentamplin]

redskin4040😄

[@rachelvandyke4628]

Chicago 17 is one of my favorite albums of all time! Amazing songs, amazing singing and amazing musicians! I actually had to purchase another tape because I wore the first one out lol.

[@Paul-fq9pj]

They have had Great singers with great harmony’s 25 to 6 to 4 a fantastic tune ..

[@care2goo]

Jason Scheff's Will You Still Love Me is one of my favs. They did have a small handful of hits under him.

[@kentamplin]

Thanks for the thoughts!

[@RG-hf4et]

Jason did a nice job on this song.

[@janeb1484]

loved Chicago - not heard them for a while - (they were great in the day...) -thanks Ken :)

[@karend169]

I loved their horn section. Love the old Chicago songs.

[@kentamplin]

So do I, karend169!

[@jessiem276]

I HAD to listen to this again! Peter Cetera...first older man I've ever fallen in love with 😂 Well, my husband is four years older, but Peter is much older 😊 He's one of my favorites, though! He's 75, now..but looks younger. You had me laughing when you were making a face at Cetera's replacement 😂 I would love to hear you do one of his songs 💙

[@jessiem276]

Btw...they made a HUGE mistake when they "fired" Cetera! They cut off their nose to spite their face...as my dear mama use to say.

[@kentamplin]

I'm glad you enjoyed it, Jessi!

[@Txdcblues]

Dude, Dawayne Bailey singing with Jason is incredible. Hell, just Dawayne alone singing is magic!

[@lewiskofler644]

Chicago is basically a cover band and has gone the same route of foreigner without Lou Gramm

[@SJ-ty5rw]

Same with Journey . Some singers cannot be replaced

[@raddodson8505]

Eagles only has one original member, Chicago has 3.

[@MrPiratebrain]

Allot of people didn't know they produced allot of Earth wind and fires songs

[@Nostaljack]

David worked on EWF's "I Am". Chicago went on tour EWF very late and even covered "I Can't Let Go" a few years ago. Bill co-wrote "After the Love is Gone" with Foster & Jay Graydon. That's the extent of Chicago's involvement with EWF.

[@trecchannel4205]

@@Nostaljack I thought that was wild they won an r&b song of the year Grammy for that song. A lot of talented guys coming straight out of DePaul University. Simply amazing.

[@Paul-fq9pj]

Good shout .. I didn’t know that 😎

[@tigerback62]

Bill Chapman wrote After the Love is Gone.

[@carlosalbertovz]

I absolutely agree 100% with you Ken. I enjoy that you were totally honest when u don’t like something

[@doddy_bj_miko]

Yessss.... finally about Cetera ... thanks, Coach..

[@tuinglessinmiedo4732]

Great reaction! Looking forward to 'Il Volo' reaction. It would be super cool.

[@MrBeblis]

Cronin making guest appearance , he was another amazing voice

[@MarkBennett007]

Oh man my favourite band......saw them when I was 19....I was playing trumpet then and the brass section knocked me out ....the whole band did. I’ll never forget it. They were called Chicago Transit Authority in the beginning with The Outstanding Terry Kath on guitar....what a loss. Oh man what a band James Pankow scores a lot of the brass Lee loughane on Trumpet and Walter Parazaider on sax when I saw them. There 2nd lip was classical influenced there 3 was country influenced ( if I Remember rightly) There still fabulous and I’m a fan for life....., but the energy and vibe was not the same after Kaths demise......heartbreaking. And there still going...tough as nails.

[@lespaulman81]

Great clip of recent Chicago. That was actually an encore during the REO Speedwagon / Chicago tour. During 25 or 6 to 4 they traded vocals. The guy with the gray hair is Kevin Cronin, REOs lead singer. Just saw REO in 2021. Kevins voice was pretty darn good. Ken, that might be good before/ after. Kevin Cronin REO. But nobody can replace Peter C!

[@victoriateague9012]

Chicago💖💖💖 I feel sorry for the youth of today. I have been lucky to have lived through decades of great music. Hurts my heart sometimes when I really stop and think about it. Makes me cry. Sorry for my ramblings .😎

[@kentamplin]

Thanks for listening.

[@MissJensk1]

Awww, "Hard To Say I'm Sorry" was my heartbreak song back in '83. I was 19 & just broke up with my first love, much crying to this one.

[@kentamplin]

Sorry to bring back sad memories, MissJensk1!

[@MissJensk1]

@@kentamplin Aw, no, I still love the somg. :-)

[@glisteningkabana8154]

Haha, the hair extensions joke:) Love your passion for music man.

[@andrescifuentesbravo7838]

interesting analyzing of both cases of singers, I've just subscribed!! rewards your academic

[@kentamplin]

Welcome and thank you, Andres.

[@jelly-baby]

That almost ruined You're My Inspiration for me😢 sighs...

[@bendawn-cross5622]

The last guy ended up improving; he's the same guy at 6:04, of whom Ken said was doing a good job. Practice makes perfect!

[@emkat3149]

I love watching you! You always look so happy it makes me happy!!

[@kentamplin]

Thanks Emily!☺️

[@nicklengyel8111]

peter had a fantastic voice, just really wouldn't be Chicago with out him,and Glory of Love,one of my favorites.From the KK2

[@lamarravery4094]

Summer of 86, that song was on the radio many times, never got tired of it, such a masterpiece. Cetera and Foster for the last time. Second number 1 hit for their collaboration.

[@hugotradio]

@7:14 That's Kevin Cronin of REO Speedwagon! Please check him out. :)

[@chicagomusicfan8817]

You just can’t replace the amazing voice of Peter Cetera no matter how hard they tried and they tried several times.

[@kentamplin]

Absolutely, Chicago Fan!

[@drebatista]

Terry Kath!!!! To the bone!

[@NathanSander777]

Simply awesome!!!

[@davemadman7093]

Yes just hearing cetera😃certainly brings back memories 😆great analysis ken.

[@kentamplin]

Thanks, Dave!

[@lesliecruzado2793]

Ken, if you watch the video again, the guy singing the song after "Hard to say I'm sorry", not the bass player but the blonde guy; that's the lead singer of REO Speedwagon.

[@jchessermusic]

Hey Ken, if you haven't done so already, check out Cetera's performance at the 2017 Festival de Vina del Mar. The clips are all over KZbin. Even into his mid-70s, he STILL sounds fantastic!!!!

[@vickihowe1286]

You called it. I love Chicago and they are irreplaceable. Others are ok but its just not them. I dont know what that one guy was doing, he might get better but right now.....no. I am a new subscriber and I do love your channel. Great work. Thank you.

[@sueaman]

Chicago was my favorite band growing up in the 80s. I loved all their songs, but my favorite ones were when Peter Cetera was lead. As an aside, I'm pretty sure the blonde guy singing at 7:08 was Kevin Cronin from REO Speedwagon!

[@offthehook8989]

"Dirty wabbit" lmao 🤣

[@marykjones4084]

If no one has mentioned it before, go to the Tanglewood concert of 1970. It had the guitarist, Terry Kath, who died of an accidental gunshot wound, and Peter Cetera singing lead. It is excellent.

[@bloomingaccents]

I loved them. We had so many incredible bands back then. They were all so incredibly talented. What a great title, 25 or 6 to 4....

[@kentamplin]

Blooming Accents 👍👍👍

[@danielwatson8140]

In the 25 or 6 to 4 clip the one singer looks like the lead singer from REO Speed wagon

[@jessiem276]

You cracked me up.. when you said "You dirty wabbit" 😂 I loved "Chicago".. before Peter Cetera left. I agree with everything you said. The only two that sounds good on this video... are Peter Cetera and the lead singer of "REO Speedwagon". Two of my favorites are Lou Gramm & Peter Cetera...great voices. Oh..Steve Perry, also!. Would love to see you react to Elvis Presley. His voice was beyond amazing 💙

[@kentamplin]

Jessi Brunson 😁

[@pierceelyhibionada342]

Kevin "foreverrrr" Cronin.

[@BryanScott21]

Man, it would have been sweet if you could have showed the July 1970 Tanglewood performance of "25 or 6 to 4"... Or even their '77 of "If You Leave Me Now"... That woulda been sweet with, Terry, the original guitar solos, EPIC, SUPER cool stuff! Peter Cetera in chest voice too, except for some, of the latter song I mentioned! The later stuff he uses more mix, and especially head voice... But he's the total package, a master at mixing head/chest tho! Just have to say that! His older stuff in Chicago would have probably been a little better comparison to the other, later solo stuff. Hey Ken, you only got so much to work with "legally", so I totally understand that, no harm, no foul... But I encourage everyone to check out those vids! Awesome stuff! Thanks again Ken for this! God Bless you and yours Brother!!!

[@austinghost1458]

Chicago is one of those bands that everyone has at least heard once. Another amazing analysis of a compilation of songs. Keep up the good work. Btw your singing course has helped me to sing better. Can’t wait to see what you post next.

[@kentamplin]

A Destroyer17 Awesome!

[@badofficejob]

Would love to hear you review Sheriff/Alias' Freddy Curci - phenomenal sound, curious how he hits the high notes so clearly.

[@aryinc]

first cassette i got, some early 90ts chicago and phill collins on the walkman. great times, i totally agree. peter cetera has such a beutifull voice, maybe the vocal qualities lay in his ''batman'' jaw ^^. just kiddin around, i'm a ''thrashmetal guy'' but i did and still love good 70ts/80 melodic rock bands. Really love myself some steely dan and little river band also from time to time. in this case, cetera just touches the soul, as a 7 year old i kinda had to fight the tears with those chicago ballads XD.

[@mattyc.9332]

I loved Chicago from '78 back. They lost their edge when Terry passed...

[@mariaday712]

I'm glad you were honest.

[@kentamplin]

Thanks Maria Day!

[@chicagomusicfan8817]

You can’t find another voice like Peter Cetera. He’s one of a kind. Absolutely beautiful. Look for the 1970 Tanglewood concert. Peter sings there and Terry Kath was awesome on guitar. I agree with that face. Jason scheff is definitely not Peter. Play more Chicago but only with Peter.

[@kentamplin]

👍

[@Songbyrd501]

I’m a big Chicago fan. The horn section is icing on the cake.

[@jonhammer1596]

Music and groups of that era .best of all time. Even now 10 great groups 5 of them from that era

[@kentamplin]

It was a great time for music, Jon!

[@Tubetart]

Great review as ever Ken. Awesome track and vocal! They can still rock!! Have you ever thought of doing some singers the classic rock vocalists might have been influenced by, like B.B. King, Howlin Wolf or even the great roaring Gospel singers of the 40s/50s? 👊

[@kentamplin]

👍

[@branson9271]

Please do! I love their vocal sound. I'd love to know how the sing that way

[@montereyharris1277]

That group has been around forever!!!! I remember this song when I was probably around six or seven years old. Mid 70s maybe. I was born in 1967. I just remember when I was in high school and everybody went crazy over Chicago with Peter Cetera as vocalist “ you’re the inspiration” & “ hard to say I’m sorry”. They were really really good all during their career, But vastly different. One of of the time.... It’s about that versatility and not having some music producer trying to put you in a little box to do one or two different things because they like that it’s about that versatility and not having some music producer trying to put you in a little box to do one or two different things because they like that “ safe space” & don’t believe in being bold and making a statement. And “ ohh no” that last guy singing hard to say I’m sorry makes me want to howl. That was bad 😁

[@creatinotionchannel2680]

A good documentary about the band history is on Netflix.

[@tigerback62]

That was made by Terry's Daughter.

[@markgabriel5797]

@6:09 some new guy.....Jason Scheff was with Chicago longer than Cetera! Hahaha

[@joepacheco7979]

That was an earlier video of Jason (long hair). Even Champlin looked young. Jason has got a bad rap from the start. He had tough shoes to fill, but once he relaxed and didn't try to be Cetera, he was fine. It's tough comparing the old band to the new. Apples n oranges.

[@judithwilber2540]

lol.. you are weird.. haha in a good way.I like how you joke around, very amiable personality, someone who can hang out with most people and make them feel comfortable :). Peter cetera damn unique voice.. grew up with Chicago had most all albums.. you mentioned that guys hair same time I was thinking same thing lol..I enjoy your commentary!

[@michaelpiatkowskijr1045]

Bill Champlain joined with David Foster before Chicago 16. This is when they released Hard to Say I'm Sorry. Chicago 17 had Stay the Night, Hard Habit to Break, and You're the Inspiration. It was after 17 when Peter left. Jason Scheff took Peter's spot. Peter had released an album during 17. It was after this that he went on to the solo career. His next album had Next Time I Fall in Love and Glory of Love. The second 25 or 6 to 4 sounded like Jason. One of the guys on keyboards is Robert Lamm. That You're the Inspiration is Jason Scheff. I know that 100%. This would have been in the late 1980s to early 1990s. They were more of a rock band. At this time, they had the #1 hits Look Away and What Kind of Man Would I Be? The guy with the headband was a real rocker. I don't remember his name. The guy on keyboards is Bill Champlain. The way everyone was dressed, it looks like it's from the Dave Clark's singers documentary he did once a week. Chicago got two nights. Why? 4 number #1 hits in 3 different decades. 70s had If You Leave Me Now. 80s had Hard to Say I'm Sorry and Look Away. 1990 was What Kind of Man Would I Be? The last song was from the Greatest Hits Album that had Chicago 16-19. By the way, Chicago 19 was their most popular album ever. After that, they kind of faded away, however they still had some really good songs. Chasing the Wing was on 21. Interestingly, their next album was not Chicago 22. They called it Day and Night. I think it had a bit of old songs from others including singing to an instrumental 20s swing song, Sing, Sing, Sing. The actual 22 was released later on when the group produced themselves. They said, "We were turned into a rock band. We wanted to get back to our roots with this album, but the producer wanted us to go with Day and Night." In this album, Jason sings, Biggest Than Elvis. It's about Jason watching his dad on TV. His dad was a guitarist for Elvis Presley.

[@michaelpiatkowskijr1045]

A late Peter Cetera song he has redone is If You Leave Me Now with Filippa Giordano. Some said his voice sounded taxed. I didn't hear it. I heard it like he was singing the song the way it was played. To me, she sounds like an opera singer and Peter is singing it with her and the music. The original song had more of a smoother ending to each line. The new one is more a crisp drop to each line by both singers. What do you think?

[@connordixon23]

That hair extensions joke made me laugh 😂😂

[@patrickorourke41]

You know you’re listening to Chicago when the horn section comes alive!

[@jcoulter43]

Great commentary as usual KT. I think if my memory serves correct you once told me that you had been considered for the lead singer role in REO before Cronin. That would have been back in the Joshua days? Dave Amato can really wail on guitar and is a very capable singer as well (REO w/Cronin). The long blond haired guy that sounded so bad in the clip from the 10min mark is the same guy from the earlier clip in the green suit with the now short hair. He became a very capable singer with age. Again, you're right, no Peter Cetara. Really enjoying your reaction series and those awesome hair extensions! LOL! God bless and rock on bro.

[@GUR-ARYEA]

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[@nikolairau9841]

I'm in love with the video and the shirt. Does anyone know by chance, where I can buy exactly that shirt? And how's it called?

[@gaborborhegyi3682]

I always thought "Hard to Say I'm Sorry" is a Bee Gees song... what a mistake :O

[@waltersimmons946]

If you heard the song "LITTLE MISS LOVIN' written and sung by Cetera on the 1978 Chicago album " Hot Streets" the Bee Gees are singing on that song so there is a chance you get to hear them together and this song is not a ballad its a rocker.