LOVE IT!| FIRST TIME HEARING Chicago - Baby What A Big Surprise REACTION

[@BoricuaBox]

“If You Leave Me Now” is an amazing song from Chicago that deserves a reaction

[@tiffanytosh1569]

Yes!

[@ramonaalvarez7559]

YES!! There I said it again. I luv luv this Chicago gem🥰

[@stephenulmer3781]

Great suggestion but it probably wont have all the horns and such that they think every Chicago song should sound like ie; Too slow, different side of Chicago. I can hear it now ☺

[@stevebengel1346]

No Tell Lover is a truly forgotten hit from them 💯

[@juliewhite7469]

🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@bradsullivan2495]

Another Chicago gem from the earlier era: "Old Days"--a nostalgic look from a 1975 perspective.

[@jollyroger1009]

Plus 1 to that. And "Lowdown".

[@kbusby4824]

One of my favorites!!

[@iche50]

Yes, true.... And don't forgot the opposit: I'm A Man.....

[@TD411A]

Old Days for sure! I'd also love to hear a reaction to Alive Again...

[@sysanfo]

Exactly! Old Days is my favorite. I have requested it before

[@jsherretz64]

Chicago: Wishing you were here. Is a haunting tune.

[@diannebleacher6156]

I love love love Terry Kath’s voice in the original version…God rest his soul!!!

[@ginalashley1265]

Love that song

[@timgerke8714]

It's fantastic. Good call

[@williamstefens]

Wishing you were here also includes the great harmonies of a few of the members of the Beach Boys who accompanied Chicago on this song. Another two are Just You And (I've Been) Searching So Long". Both personal favorites of mind, as well as Beginnings from their first Album Chicago Transit Authority. (The original name of the band before it was shortened to just Chicago).

[@texastrix70]

❤

[@richardhenderson9767]

Hard Habit To Break by Chicago is a needed reaction

[@sunnystormy4973]

-#cheers-- !-

[@beatrice2236]

If shewould have been faithful

[@juliewhite7469]

Yes!!!

[@abdeton1899]

Love that one!

[@ML-jk3sz]

Anything from the 80's that Chicago did, sucks.

[@stevenblock9712]

Chicago had so many hits for 15-20 years, but in my opinion the early stuff was the best. 'Questions number 67 and 68", "Dialogue", "25 or 6 to 4", and "Beginnings" were from the time that the group was new and innovative with its horns and band sound. But I do have a soft spot for "If You Leave Me Now".

[@MrRandyv]

“Introduction” off of the CTA album in 1968

[@libertyresearch-iu4fy]

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[@MaryellenAzack]

BEGININGS 💥💥💥

[@oldmanghost219]

Yeah, I agree early Chicago and some of the ballads. All that you guys mentioned and i would add Prologue, August 29, 1968 (2002 Remaster) Liberation from the studio album is a little long.

[@oldmanghost219]

add to that list - Terry Kath and Chicago "Dialogue Part 1 & 2" 1975 New Year's Rockin' Eve & Terry Kath and Chicago, "Wishing You Were Here", '74 New Year's Rockin' Eve

[@kerrytrager4957]

There were 7 members in the original band. 3 on horns and sax (Lee Loughnane, James Pankow & Walter Parazaider) 1 on keyboards (Robert Lamm) a drummer (Danny Seraphine) 1 guitarist (Terry Kath) and 1 bassist (Peter Cetera). Lamm, Kath and Cetera were the main lead vocalists.

[@itgeeq70]

I just saw them in concert last week. After 50+ years they still put on a great show!

[@justmefl7045]

Pete sang this one. Wouldn't be long before Terry's death - and the entire heart and soul of Chicago changed. Actually, this was near the beginning of their transition to a ballad band. Old School here - made a living on the road playing classic Chicago. Albums 1 - 4. After that, things began to shift to a pop band. BTW - it's "Saturday In the Park".

[@MikeOstrowski-iq8wf]

Same for me !

[@markkenific6587]

Absolutely! They became a boring corporate band ruined by David Foster. This song was the sign of boring music to follow.

[@justmefl7045]

@@markkenific6587 Yep...

[@hawkeyegeorge]

Early 70's Chicago is the best Chicago!

[@elizabethfranco1284]

Chicago never disappoints this one especially is one of their best.

[@lisatsuchida4127]

I love the song “Old days”. That is the one that takes me back to my childhood 😻

[@terra274]

Peter Cetera on vocals..How can you go wrong....If you leave me now is another song worth checking out

[@TobyDoak]

"If you leave me now" is another great Peter cetera led love song. For something more rocking by them, check out their cover of Spencer Davis Group's "I'm A Man" with Peter and Terry Kath swapping vocals back and forth and Terry shredding on the lead guitar!🤘

[@Jacob_D4433]

18 platinum albums and 8 multi-platinum albums! Need I say more? 🔥 🔥 🔥

[@josephdurham6051]

"poem 58", "listen", "introduction", "dialogue", "south California purples" , and "colour my world" are all great songs worth a listen, among many more

[@sticks64]

It just doesn't get any better than Introduction for me. An absolute Terry Kath masterpiece and I can't think of a better way to introduce the band to the world.

[@DanalynTuthill-yl4hd]

Definitely "Introduction". That will blow their minds.

[@KenBlackRifleAmerica]

I've been listening to Chicago since 1967....I call their sound, "Big Sound"....It's unique and I've always loved Rock, Blues and Horns!!

[@shapeach]

2 of their greats, "Feeling Stronger" and "I've Been searching so Long" are just beautiful!! I think they are both off Chicago X11.But any of the songs suggested are all winners! You can't go wrong with their genius talent!

[@Jen-in-Texas]

“Searching” is a great song. I’d love to see them react to it.

[@tonimichael8366]

For Christmas last year, we did concert tickets. Will be seeing Chicago, Styx, Lynyrd Skynyrd, ZZ Top. Also tickets to The Doobie Brothers, Moody Blues, Atlanta Rhythm Section, Pure Prairie League and 38 Special.. Have seen Styx, Skynyrd and 38 numerous times , always great shows. Still adding shows. Thinking of same thing for Christmas this year.

[@joanbecenti8938]

One of the most endearing love songs in my opinion. This song, oddly, reminds me of the cereal "Alpha Bits", as my earliest memory as a child was eating the cereal out of the box when this song was playing. Fond memories of it playing in the car in the morning as my mother drove me to day care.

[@markfadness9204]

"Baby, What a Big Surprise" was Chicago's 24th Billboard Hot 100 chart single, peaking @ #4 in 1977.

[@jerrytaylor8889]

Great drums, horns, an up-tempo beat of 124 beats per min. & a little nostalgia....Chicago's "OLD DAYS"

[@surlechapeau]

Jay/Amber, you'll LOVE their "Beginnings" and "Just You n' Me"!!!!

[@Jen-in-Texas]

Yes - “Just You and Me” is SO good

[@blackprix]

When they came out in 1970 they just took over the airwaves, they were a big surprise and how everybody connected to them! The 70s had wonderful music from all genres and it was really very different from the past, better

[@freddeherrera729]

“Just You and Me “ is another great song from the early 70’s.

[@pagemeredith4532]

It's one of my favorite songs from Chicago. Stay the Night is another great song from them.

[@jeanmc4213]

I love watching yous two listen and respond to these old classics; this is the music of my life! I've been tuning in for a little over a month and I'm totally hooked on the Rob Squad now! Love your smiles, your uplifting nature and the blessings you always share ♥♥

[@jlocke78759]

Have loved Chicago since I was in high school. First saw them live in 1974 (I was a senior in high school). My wife and I will be seeing them in San Antonio on September 19. They have so many great songs, you can't be disappointed with whatever they play in their show.

[@2000globetrotter]

4 guys? At this time of their development this band consisted of 7 guys! Peter Cetera, Terry Kath, Robert Lamm, James Pankow, Danny Seraphine, Walter Parazaider and Lee Loughnane. They maintained this lineup until the death of Terry Kath in 1978.

[@raybernal6829]

This album holds a special place in all of Chicago fans as it was the last that Terry Kath was on before his accidental death. This was the biggest popular hit from Chicago XI but it contains some great tunes especially Little One featuring Terry on lead vocals. Other tunes also featured Jimmy Pankow and Lee Loughnane on vocals. Great reaction as always ❤

[@bradsullivan2495]

"Saturday in the Park" and "25 or 6 to 4" are the two songs Amber was referencing. Jay is thinking of Amy Grant as Peter Cetera's "partner" in their song.

[@alanburge2725]

The orchestra. The production. There is such a lot that goes into a song by this group.

[@johnsexton2200]

Tremendous group that has lasted for years! Other great songs are I Don't Wanna Live Without Your Love, Love Me Tomorrow, Hard Habit To Break, Stay the Night, A long Comes a Woman, If You Leave Me Now, and What Kind of Man I Would Be.

[@seanswinton6242]

Also, "We Could Stop The Hurtin." While not a single from Chicago 16 or 17, a great song that got a lot of airplay on radio as well.

[@vaskylark]

I'll second 'If You Leave Me Now!'

[@saturnnet1627]

There's a lot of very good material from Chicago 17, 18, and 19 to go through.

[@kriscornell9211]

Stay the night

[@followthemoney1466]

So,just saw you guys on Kansas "Dust in the wind', you mentioned loving the orchestra Glad you found Chicago, this song especially Enjoy

[@Keedeeg]

Ninth grade! The only good year that I had in high school!!! This is, by far, my favorite group!!

[@dominickmcginnis6277]

I know it's not their most well-known song but I really think you'd enjoy their song "Along comes a woman". I know you have a lot of requests to get to. It's my one favorites. Keep up the great work.

[@2Cambourne]

One of the songs I greatly remember from back in (1970). When I was a sophomore in High school was Chicago's "Colour My World." It's a 3-minute song with a minute of a musical interlude then come the lyrics. " As time goes on, I realize just what you mean to me. And now, now that you're near. Promise your love. That I waited to share and dreams. Of our moments together. Colour My World with Hope of Loving You..." I know Amber in particular would love this song. Becasue she would be thinking of you Rob.

[@trobrow]

So the next obvious reaction is their biggest hit "If You Leave Me Now" 👍👍👍"Wishing You Were Here" with the Beach Boys backing is so good!!

[@jaysonnovelero2933]

Peter Cetera's voice is really one of the best...❤️ For the next Chicago song, i suggest Hard Habit To Break, Love Me Tomorrow, I Dont want to Live Without Your Love, Along Comes a Woman, or Stay The Night..😅

[@sheilameyers152]

Their horns always literally blew me away💕

[@robrobertson4619]

My favorite band!!! Saw them 7 or 8 times in concert, most of them back in the 70’s. You have to get to some of their early stuff. They were so much more than 90’s ballads! “Dialogue Part 1 & 2” , “Free” , “ In The Country” , “Southern California Purples”. And of course, “Introduction”. 😁

[@keithneale6223]

When I was at Oklahoma Boys State in 1971the jukebox played “Free” over and over.

[@kathyastrom1315]

My big brother was another super fan of Chicago, seeing them in concert at least that often back then. He even had a Chicago tribute band in college for which he wrote all the arrangements.

[@joerichards2658]

This song is lasagna! So many layers, so filling, and so satisfying! After over 55 years and many lineup changes, they are still releasing new music. Check out "If This Is Goodbye" from their latest album released just last year.

[@jacksonmorganfroghin4815]

One of the best bridges in all of pop music. Wait for it.

[@Lynneann15]

Let me tell you, this group is awesome! I saw them in the 80s and it was the best concert EVER!

[@viacrucis2509]

You guys love Steve Perry. The legend Peter Cetera of Chicago was also a favorite unique voice of the 80’s when he went solo.

[@chrisadamgreen]

While often forgotten about, "All Roads Lead to You" is a good Chicago song also.

[@AFHardt-en7ek]

Chicago is currently on tour and in August I get to see them! So excited! They are so talented and they put on a great show.

[@maryvallas772]

J, your ear is really developing! This is definitely a Beatles type of arrangement.

[@matsuihenriques2013]

The harmonies by them forever amazes me;;; awesome band, tons of great songs,,, 🇨🇦♨️💯🌠

[@seiraeiramasil2302]

So much greatness from Chicago, "25 or 6 To 4", "Old Days", "Saturday In The Park", "Searchin For An Answer", "Dialogue Part 1 & Part 2", "Questions Number 67 and 68", "I'm A Man" and "Hard Habit To Break" for starters and still more. I've always loved this song, one of my favorites, thanks for this reaction!

[@marcusbengtson8570]

You really put a smile on peoples faces! Best reactors out there. The diversity of bands and songs you cover amaze and surprise me. Loads of love from Sweden.

[@michellesears4818]

I'm seeing them in concert again on June 30th. I've seen them several times...it never gets old.

[@Cheryltwin2012]

I can't even begin to list all the high school memories this one brings back---crowding into a friend's 1966 Pontiac Catalina and heading over the Pizza Hut after football games, hearing it played at dances and in the teen clubs I went to, hearing someone playing on the 8-track from their car in a parking lot where some illicit substances were being smoked, etc. Just such a cool 70's vibe from the Fall of '77. Just about sums up the late 70's perfectly.

[@johnk.2508]

This song was released as a single shortly after their guitarist, Terry Kath, died. I always felt that there was a deep irony in the title of the song considering how Kath died, playing Russian Roulette while he was drunk. To me, Kath's death mark the end of the great era for Chicago. Kath lent a rock element and a blues element to the band and after he was gone Peter Cetera and Producer David Foster turn Chicago into a pop band.

[@donnaj1964]

Took the words out of my mouth. From a great Jazz/Blues/Rock band to pop. The one thing Kath said was -The face of this group is the entire group-after Kath passed away Cetera took over. Shameful.

[@sticks64]

BWABS was actually released in 1977 before Terry died. Little One, sung by Terry Kath, debuted on the Billboard Hot 100 just a few weeks after he died. After that, Take Me Back To Chicago was released as the third single from XI. And, even though it was written about another musician who had died (Fred Page from the Illinois Speed Press), the timing of the release was poignant as it served as a tribute to Terry as well.

[@johnk.2508]

@@sticks64 I was 12 when Kath died, so while I vividly remember him dying, my recollection of the order of the release of the singles is a bit fuzzy. I just remember thinking how crazy it was that they had a song called Baby What A Big Surprise right around the time of Kath's death.

[@mstewart109]

Terry Kath on guitar was like none other! Wow! Such talent!!

[@halweiss8671]

Supposedly, Kath thought the gun wasn’t loaded.

[@rmacdougallaliasdogviticus]

Questions 67 and 68 is my personal favorite by Chicago. One of the best rockers ever and still unheard by you fine folks. Cheers.

[@vvnavarrewolfvv4218]

Chicago has such a DEEEEP LIBRARY & IT'S ALL WORTH TAKING THE TIME TO LISTEN TO.

[@alanburge2725]

Chicago are and were one of the best out there. Jazz and pop mixed together. Great singing and harmonies. Top musicianship. One of America's greatest bands for sure.

[@pagemeredith4532]

Peter Cetera did a duet with Amy Grant called Next Time I Fall. Another great song he did a duet with was Cher called After All.

[@nathanwahl9224]

You know what your favorite reaction channel is when you have watched a LOT more of them than all others combined; and even you know the names of their children!!! Thank you!

[@frankbustamante6833]

Saturday in the park is a big hit of theirs that will be right up your alley

[@kelleyjones6087]

You guys could Chicago for a month straight and not be disappointed !!

[@otisroseboro5613]

One Of My All Time Favorite Song's,Nice Reaction Guy's

[@cintfromtexas8196]

Great video as always. "Question 67 and 68, Feeling Stronger everyday, Beginnings, these are uplifting and powerful tunes. Others, "Old days", "I've been searching so long".

[@Jen-in-Texas]

“Searching” is a must!

[@ds61513]

Hi J and Amber!! Thank you for reacting to the group Chicago. One of my favorite songs from them is......."Old Days." Can't wait to see your reaction to that song!! BTW, Love your reactions, ESPECIALLY songs from the 70s!! Take care and God Bless!!🙏

[@lawrencedavis4406]

One of my later faves is the rocking almost powerpop "Along Comes a Woman"...

[@gregbrown7498]

I had gotten my first stereo in 1977 at age 8 and I loved Chicago!

[@DocRock71]

The early years before the "Cetera era" are still for me their best music by far. Old Days is one of the early ones with Cetera on lead that is great and doesn't veer off into the sappy love ballad, yacht rock sound of their later years.

[@Jen-in-Texas]

I agree

[@ryanfeit1420]

"Will You Still Love Me" released in 1986 is a great Chicago song. I highly recommend it.

[@shawnmiller7809]

And now this song is stuck in my head, as I’m walking around at work singing it… 🤘

[@benx2230]

My words for this are grand, rich and precise. The music and the lyrics are beautifully composed and the performance is masterful.

[@bradsullivan2495]

This song was sadly ironic because it was a hit when the group's guitarist Terry Kath accidentally shot himself to death in January 1978. Big surprise indeed. As a result of Kath's death, this was the last hit for the "old" (and best) version of Chicago.

[@donnaj1964]

Terry Kaths Death was a shocker & so sad. You’re correct that the band was really never the same. The Jazz/Rock band they strove for.

[@keithneale6223]

I had always heard he was cleaning his pistol while drunk and didn’t know the gun was loaded.

[@jeffcoat1959]

@@keithneale6223 The clip had been removed, but he didn't realize a live round was still in the chamber. He aimed the gun at his head and pulled the trigger to "prove" to a friend it wasn't loaded.

[@stevedahlberg8680]

I generally prefer older Chicago, but this is still a great song. I bet you guys would enjoy this beautiful little gem of theirs called, Wishing You Were Here. Terry Kath takes lead vocals.

[@SeaMonster111]

Chicago the classic original version of the band had three lead singers: Terry Kath (guitarist), Peter Cetera (Bassist- he is lead -singing on this one), and Robert Lamm (keyboards). Lee Lougnane, the trumpeter, also sang lead in a few songs. Check out Color My World by them.

[@paulrt3]

One of my favorite bands! They have so many sounds throughout their more than 50 years!

[@lindapetro5594]

Great band/orchestra/singers. A similar group back in the day was “The Association”. Big band and singers. Biggest hits were “Windy”; “Cherish”, “Along Comes Mary”….👍

[@Jen-in-Texas]

Oh boy you just brought back childhood memories with these! Add to those “California Dreamin’”, “At Seventeen”, Up Up and Away (in my beautiful balloon), “Send in the clowns”…

[@lindapetro5594]

@@Jen-in-Texas Up, Up and Away in my beautiful balloon! Yes, by the Fifth Dimension. Marilyn McCoo had the smoothest voice; they all did.

[@kevinkeane335]

Soundtrack to my youth living in Chicagoland in the early 70’s. Good memories 🤗 You can almost taste the deep dish pizza and Italian beef ( and gangsters 😬)

[@TreenaFrook]

"Along Comes a Woman" and "Hard Habit to Break" are two of my favorites.

[@mikebzdusek8754]

Robert Lamm took over from Cetera and also wrote a lot of the songs he is the keyboard player

[@engelbertsamonte9513]

Hard Habit to break is a wow from Chicago

[@rasalghul9331]

I love the marching band/ orchestra analysis!!! This musicality is something I miss in modern music which sounds like it is coming out of a Mac computer.

[@marsanchez2500]

One of the the individuals that I truly appreciate was Jason Scheff, when he became the lead singer of Chicago, he brought a different dimension that Terry Kath or even Peter Cetera brought. Please listen to “Will You Still Love Me” because that was Scheff’s Chicago,

[@markdillenburg8635]

If I remember correctly Chicago and Blood, Sweat and Tears sound was known as jazz/rock in the late 60s & early 70s. They where the leaders in use of heavy horns in that era as I remember it, but its along time ago!q

[@gloriaberry3427]

Chicago's song Beginnings is one of their best songs. It's upbeat and really represents the feeling of that era. I'm sure your listeners will love hearing you guys react to the remastered version of this song!

[@valve6642]

Chicago "Wishing You Were Here" (with a little Beach Boy harmony help)

[@timgerke8714]

Alive Again is a rockin tune. It is 🔥

[@bfbvcandblast]

Robert Lamm was my favorite singers Beginnings is a great song. Terry Kath “I am a man”

[@scottstewart5784]

Chicago stayed relevant for a good long time, in part because they adapted to the times. Some, like me, love early Chicago much more than later, ballady Chicago.

[@Jen-in-Texas]

Yep lol. I enjoy all of their music but many of the “new” Chicago songs sound the same. The 70’s Chicago is where it’s at.

[@kimcutts6153]

"You're A Hard Habit To Break" & "If You Leave Me Now" are definitely 2 songs i think you would love by Chicago. ❤🎼🎙

[@Kennygrooms]

Spot on analysis! I played trumpet in HS and was blown away to find out they only had 3 horns (trumpet, sax, trombone)! Crazy talented.

[@sergiovigna9956]

Peter Cetera' voice is unmistakable. Beautiful song

[@dalesouders4136]

Chicago, HUGE part of the 70’s scene.

[@Robsan40]

80's too

[@jeffreymosher6334]

During much of their time Chicago had 7 members. Evolving line-up from 70s to now.

[@jeffreymosher6334]

3 of the original lineup remain.

[@Razzy4Misto]

You should check out these two duets since he is from this group: After All - Peter Cetera & Cher The Next Time I Fall - Peter Cetera & Amy Grant

[@aep1974]

I have been a huge fan of Chicago since I was young. You just blew my mind when you said that this song has Beatles vibes! Very true!

[@bethmiller1840]

"25 or 6 to 4" is fantastic, and "Color My World" is beautiful. "Color My World" was a big hit.

[@tpernis23]

Chicago - I'm a Man is a funky, rockin song

[@cog4life]

Yes!!! Can’t beat Chicago!!❤❤❤❤❤

[@louiscaniac2519]

Chicago started in 1972. Alot of their songs have orchestra back up. I have their first 4 albums in a box set with posters. They are awsome.

[@svechappe6075]

Another request for "Wishing You Were Here." Lead singing by Terry Kath with Pete Cetera providing back up vocals. When touring they had some members of the Beach Boys join them and specifically provided supporting harmonies on Wishing You Were Here.

[@trailrvs]

Congrats on over 400K followers!

[@Banyandio]

They have tons of great songs, but keep in mind, they had two different eras. Their 70s stuff is more rock oriented with more horns. Then after guitarist Terry Kath died, they drastically changed their sound in the 80s, in favor of ballads and little to no horns (at least on their big hits). Nowadays, they still tour, but with only three original members.

[@paulrt3]

Chicago did a collaboration with the Beach Boys in I believe 1975. They toured together in the "Beachago" tour. "Wishing You Were Here", and and "Feelin' Stronger Every Day" are songs with the both of them.