Chicago - Make Me Smile (1970)

Another great hit from the supergroup from Chi-town

[@jed1166]

50 years later, I still can’t believe the courage behind Kath’s vocals… he was all in / make or break, and he didn’t hesitate… probably the best vocal performance in rock, because he was right on the edge, and didn’t back down…

[@petersantospago1966]

I'm a guitar player. I can surely say kath was great... Hendrix thought so too... Even said he was better... Think of all the great music that never happened... But how awesome is the music that did happen.

[@tomb504dog]

Great description - right on the edge. Only other thing that comes close to that description is Lennon on Twist and Shout but Kath had a more soulful voice.

[@flapjackson6077]

Well said. 👍

[@jackheinemann8780]

It is actually in incredibly difficult song to sing

[@frozendivots1564]

And he did it on the album in one take after others tried to sing it and didn’t quite nail it like they wanted.

[@RickyPisano]

Criminally underrated guitarist. That simple.

[@Kathy-bk6cg]

I don't know about that, Jimmy Hendrix sure said Kath was the best guitar player ever

[@leefreed2060]

One of the greatest songs ever of my lifetime.. I am 57..

[@stepanbandera5206]

​@@Kathy-bk6cgHendrix was joking!

[@Kathy-bk6cg]

@@stepanbandera5206 oh !

[@flemingcourt]

Huh! Terry?

[@muffs55mercury61]

Today is Jan 24, 2024. Yesterday sadly marked 46 years since Terry Kath died. The band was not the same after that. This timeless 1970 classic now brings tears to my eyes. It was their first big hit reaching the top 10. The city of Chicago was very blessed to have this band no matter how much mayor Daly despised them.

[@fayewittwer5208]

Why did he hate them

[@stevennovakovich2525]

@@fayewittwer5208They were probably written-off as scumbag hippies at the time. Anything "anti-establishment" (don't know how Chicago fits into that category) was frowned-upon. It shows how ignorant people were in those days (and still are today, for that matter).

[@del7i540]

I've never considered them to be from Chicago for two reasons: they relocated to California and the melodies and horns are so warm and brilliant, we always took them to the beach.

[@gregbowden1552]

Terry died January 23 my 15th birthday ❤

[@paulgodbey304]

They really weren't the same without Terry. Peter helped them tread water for a while and then he left and I really don't think there is much left of the original band.

[@RichardJNieto360]

Terry Kath did in fact make us smile till this day 2024 wed 4.10. I'm now 65 and still blessed to hear how Terry Kath had a fantastic voice as well as being a guitarist virtuoso I don't know how they have completely underated his overall gift for the world of pure raw excellence with such moving powerful soulful music thank you Terry Kath for your contribution to the history of music

[@tenalee86]

68, and I totally agree 👍 ❤

[@karensilla8303]

I'm 72. Teenage years had a lot of Chicago in them. I was too inexperienced them to appreciate the talent of the guitarist; Upon hearing him from this end of my life I can;t understand why he was not held in better regard for his talent

[@naturelif53]

Timeless and phenomenal as heard it then in H.S years and now 70..loving and appreciative to the max ❤

[@RichardJNieto360]

Terry was unbelievable musician im very glad that we both appreciate Chicago's music thank you stay safe

[@starlenesarabia8739]

Happy late birthday

[@jeffromano2057]

Terry Kath one of the most underrated guitar singers of all time so sad that he is no longer with us.

[@syrustaveras7101]

Yes he underrated as a singer

[@gilliantait9379]

Amazing guitarist and what a voice he had! 😍

[@arame29]

Hendrix agreed

[@lwoods7283]

He's far from underrated! Everyone knows his brilliance!!!!

[@unclesalty7778]

@@gilliantait9379 jimmy Hendrix liked this guy!

[@gregm8522]

In those early years, Chicago was likely the most exciting group on our planet. Most every member was a superb musician. The ways they blended on record and stage drop my jaw still.

[@dyates6380]

Yes, every one was a true musician in his own right. My favorite band by far.

[@Himlee335]

@@edgeorgie1922 lee is good but I usually hear a mistake ,or two or three.

[@denise4444]

Still are

[@LostMyMojo100]

@@edgeorgie1922 ... I thought Lee wrote most of the horn parts.......

[@LostMyMojo100]

@@Himlee335 ... Didn't he write the horn charts?

[@garyjohnson7133]

The talent on that stage will never be repeated!!

[@usposandman]

It just amazes me how 7 super talented musicians stumble upon each other and create this.

[@peterjones4621]

Never!

[@davidarasin-kg9ho]

You got that right incredible musicians

[@MikeSmith-ye2ms]

I agree, but Leonid and friends are awesome playing their music!

[@user-hh1jl1eb1o]

Terry Kath was a fantastic musician. That raw sound in his playing and his vocals was just...phenomenal!!

[@themuttbucket8964]

I love watching Terry Kath play. He isn't simply playing his guitar or trotting out well worn exercise patterns, he BECOMES the guitar. He IS the guitar. His mind absolutely disappears into the music and the guitar simply becomes an extension of what is going on in his head at the time. His hands just do what he is playing in his head as to how it ought to go or sound right here and he's already a dozen steps ahead of you before it registers in your brain what just happened, what he just pulled off with the ease of a flame thrower toasting a marshmallow. The really elite musicians don't seem to care if they walk on stage wearing whatever they put on that morning to measure up to some critical standard of a "professional." They don't really even seem to care if anyone is watching them, or try to show off this or that move or repetitiously exhaust exercise scales with B-S antics to impress the fans who just jump on musical band wagons as a method of including themselves in whatever is popular today. Terry just puts his head down and becomes the music. When experienced guitar players, hear what TK is doing with his instrument, and while listening, trying to imagine, trying to figure out, or simply attempting to follow what is emanating out of him, we just put our guitars away, sit down, watch intently, and try to soak up as much of the energy he is throwing off to absorb the feeling with him. His aura just seems to blast out of his guitar and cover you with an incredible blanket of supernatural oneness with the music. He deconstructs and reconstructs his guitar in patterns and ways that are alien to mere mortals and shares his pure natural genius without quarter. To those who understand, receive, contemplate, become jealous of, admire, and stand in awe of Terry Kath, he is in a class all by himself. If music is what feelings sound like, Terry Kath IS music.

[@sallyd3700]

He was a god!!! Hendrix knew it. Some people are talented, some slip those surly bonds and are absolutely timeless. He’s one of those rare treasures

[@fayewittwer5208]

You got that right 👍

[@peterk8909]

When they toured Europe a member of a famous British band made a disparaging remark about the band. His response to me was classic. "British guitar players ain't got no soul". Terry had "soul".

[@philiptucci2458]

Terry was a legendary master musician, great talent resting in peace

[@donnascott4833]

It’s as if the guitar is playing him. He was one with it.

[@krill3333]

Watching and listening to Terry Kath makes me smile! :)

[@mstewart109]

Me also watching Chicago with Terry Kath Era was the best music. What a great band. Top 2 of my hit parade folks. Led Zeppelin #1. Love the brass....

[@gilliantait9379]

Same!

[@ronlemons5316]

I always said, when Terry Kath died so did Chicago. I was watching a video of an interview with different group members a few days ago, and guess what? Robert Lamm said exactly the same thing! I had never heard anyone else say that before, but it was a pretty old video.

[@krill3333]

@@ronlemons5316 I hear Lamb say to the horn section, "I love you guys, but Terry was special."

[@krill3333]

@@mstewart109 Never was a zep fan. The Robin Trower Band, oh yeah.

[@vagabond197979]

How can you be a fan of music and not love Chicago? They are so unique and just musical.

[@johnarnold1364]

Jimmi Hendrix said Terry Kath was a better guitarist than he was!

[@frankfarago2825]

You got it! Musical groups are usually, well -- musical.

[@vagabond197979]

@@frankfarago2825 not as often as you might think!

[@johncournoyer3624]

live at canegie hall. is a great album

[@vagabond197979]

@johncournoyer3624 I have actually never heard it but I need to check it out!

[@lestercarvin4422]

Nobody played like Terry back then. Way ahead of his time

[@patrickhawkinson8399]

Alvin Lee was close, but not quite.

[@billpoplin2534]

Hendrix said he was the best.

[@hansgordy]

The real Chicago... an incredible band.

[@petersonlafollette3521]

This early recording/production value is so on point, talented as well...

[@ludwigdrummer717]

Chicago's Greatest Song - "Make Me Smile" written by James Pankow, powerful main vocal and monster guitar by Terry Kath, killer drum breaks by Danny Seraphene, and magnificent horns by Pankow, Parazaider, and Loughnane. The best !

[@spookerz35]

Don't forget Cetera's bass. Listen to the isolated studio track, it's awesome.

[@dannosoar2534]

Even Jimi Hendrix was in awe of Terry Kath.

[@onemadgnome]

@@dannosoar2534 indeed ;)

[@DieselPurge]

Thanks for the info,I was listening to the song in the car today 😊

[@Marcus_C51]

Man, Terry's solo in this slayed me all over again---it's been awhile since I've heard him him rip it up! So fluid, love his phrasing and his right hand staccato picking is so good!

[@tammyboyer1471]

my husband plays guitar and has seen the original lineup three times and he says Terry Kath is beyond question the absolute best pure guitarist he has ever heard in his life...he is amazing beyond a doubt....sad he was gone so soon....R.I.P.

[@brianpound7441]

agreed

[@returnofsid]

Jimmy Hendrix, who played a major role in Chicago's history, said of Terry Kath, "He is better than me!"

[@321ssteeeeeve]

There is no doubt about that

[@dc10fomin65]

I am in Bloomingdale, West of Chicago, I am 74 and my girlfriend 76, she tells me back in the day her girlfriend was going out with Terry Kath, before the terrible incident we all know about. Back then I was a 60's guy, but over the years I now recognize how great they were, regards from Chicago area!

[@carlalattanzi6873]

I saw the original band three times too. Twice at the Boston Garden. One of those so lucky to be in the fifth row on the floor after meeting a woman and her family at Hampton Beach, NH and told her I loved Chicago and was going to get tickets for their upcoming concert at the Garden and she said she knew someone at the Garden and could get me tickets right up close to the stage. I didn’t believe her but gave her my phone number. Sure enough she came through. Unbelievable to be that close to the stage. Those two concerts were 1973 and 1974. Then I saw Chicago again at Schaefer Stadium (old Patriots stadium) in Foxboro, MA when they toured with The Beach Boys in 1975 plus Fleetwood Mac and a few other bands. Unbelievable concerts.

[@georgegeysen6499]

The best era for this band, so hungry and so talented … Kath was so brilliant

[@zepfan5976]

They really rocked when Kath was with them.

[@ECCRN1996]

Zepfan59 Hasn't been the same since IMO.....

[@zepfan5976]

So true!

[@halweiss8671]

They were a lot younger, too. That helped.

[@aesthetixx9642]

After Kath passed , Cetera took lead and turned them into a ballad band .

[@dennismclaurin1487]

They sure did.Love their sound!! To top it off, this music is from CHICAGOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!

[@Dr.John1975]

Who believes if Terry didn't have his accident he would still Grace the world with his guitar?

[@richarddrolet7746]

Thats for sure......discovered Chicago from the Carnegie live show ....became everlasting fan to this day.im 62yrs old and time sure flys by...rick.RIP Terry.

[@johnobrien8542]

He still does!

[@Dr.John1975]

@@johnobrien8542 He still does for those that remember his greatness

[@plantfeeder6677]

@@Dr.John1975 memories are just a play away....Terry is immortal. He never died

[@Dr.John1975]

@@plantfeeder6677 you're absolutely right. But he was taken away from us all too soon

[@victoriabradford6496]

Let me go back to the 1970s when I die. That was heaven.

[@mattbradford7922]

As one Bradford to another I concur!

[@blackcatsandpoppies]

Yes please.

[@jimhewitt8429]

# tag 70's rule! LOL

[@benbasinger7547]

you got that right !

[@garylobo348]

Oh what a decade. Early on with Chicago, Boston, Hendrix, Joplin, Beatles and Stones, Elton, Neil Diamond. Later with Fleetwood Mac, Heart, Billy Joel. Who knew how good we had it then? But we know now, don't we? Who am I leaving out?

[@ascatsac220]

I gotta say Terry Kath has to be one of the top 5 guitarists of all time....

[@Arcturian1111]

most def.

[@MoMoMyPup10]

And when they asked him to join the band he was a bassist.

[@plantfeeder6677]

And Rolling Stone didn't even include him in their top 100 greatest guitarists. Pathetic just like the leftist rag they are.

[@kylegreen3247]

@@plantfeeder6677 💩

[@robertgrady2718]

At least top 5 Jimi Hendrix Terry Kath Robin Trower Eric Clapton Jimmy Page

[@dyates6380]

When I was in high school, actually only ninth grade, I fell in love with this band, and to this day I still listen to them often. The original members are legendary. LOVE THIS!!!!!!!!!

[@joellenmorton9464]

Same…my freshman year 1969. Does Anyone Really Know What Time It Is. Got to see them in 1971. Originals. Not the same without Terry but still love them!

[@Skynyrdforever]

@dyates6380 Wondering if this is Doug from J'ville, who also was into Bowie's Fame?

[@CarsandCats]

Terry Kath - the best percussive guitarist of all time. And what an incredible soulful singer.

[@chasbodaniels1744]

Ever hear of Cory Wong?

[@danmaddox2581]

That is a PERFECT description of his playing style.

[@CarsandCats]

No.@@chasbodaniels1744

[@user-lr8qr1or8d]

JIMI HENDRIX THOUGHT SO TOO!!! M O'B

[@jochenhausmann3480]

I must say, without KZbin, one would not have any idea, how great they were in their beginnings. Fearless and brillant.

[@bajofry13]

At this time, Chicago was probably the most talented of all rock and roll bands in the world. Yes, better than the Stones, Beatles, Eagles, Doobies, etc. Truly amazing songs from this concert that remain timeless.

[@DanielFrost21]

Agreed. The original Chicago lineup was one of the most talented group of musicians ever assembled.

[@jeffl.8489]

Kath is awesome, but The Who reigned supreme at the time.

[@gregpalermo3861]

I think i agree.

[@dc10fomin65]

@@DanielFrost21 I live in Chicago and feel ashamed for not realizing this fact, I always listened to them " Saturday in the Park" , but never thought they were considered so high!

[@paulahernandez5469]

Yep I'm with you on that! Still love them! ❤ I wish Terry was still with us!

[@LPMAN02]

RIP Terry Kath (January 31, 1946 - January 23, 1978), age 31 You will be remembered as a legend.

[@mikerieck306]

Interesting....I share his birthday and he died on cousin's (basically my brother) birthday.

[@thomasreed9560]

It pisses me off every time I listen to Terry Kath play. He robbed himself and us of years of great music. So much talent wasted in an a careless act.

[@fpatti9186]

Best Band on the planet. I grew up in the 70s the best music every produced .

[@shawnmarek5981]

His soulful voice makes you think you're hearing an older black R & B singer from the '60's😮 just INCREDIBLE

[@JohnDoe-kn6xd]

My older brother took me to the show at Tanglewood Mass July 1970 I was 15 had great seats in the front blew my mind Terry was awesome it was after that I knew what I wanted to do in life. Watching this video brings me back to that night.my older brother shot 8 millimeter film of this show.that I have in my video collection. Ended up playing drums learn to play listening to Danny on headphones. Great video thanks for sharing.

[@mdacostavilmar]

One of the best horn sections of all times.

[@mikehenningsen8796]

You see and here what a Horn section adds to a band! These guys are having fun!!!

[@DrRussPhd]

Southside Johnny and the Asbury Jukes also had a really great horn section as well . . .makes the band sound so big.

[@Caduceus88]

Chicago Transit Authority was great, but Tower of power, Blood Sweat and Tears both had great horn sections. BST also had David Clayton Thomas with great vocals. I miss horn sections in rock.

[@terryfrazier8632]

Saw these fellas at Pine Knob Michigan back in 76. Our generation had the greatest music.

[@kingfisherphil]

Mr Kath's vocals are incredible, add his superb guitar playing and you are watching a rock maestro. RIP TK never equalled. I remember waiting for the albums to be released and rushing to the record stores to get the vinyl out and play for the first time, over 50 years ago, cherished times and thoughts. Thanks Chicago!

[@KSpirit54]

You're so right that there is no equal. And yeah, we waited for the albums, which I recall being around $3 each at the record store.

[@bradburgess8482]

Maybe the best song ever written by a trombone player??? 🥰

[@toledomarlene9835]

Good Afternoon! I still love the way Terry play his guitar. He loves the way he sing too. I love the lyric of the song itself. It a guy who likes a girl. He showed her lots of respect and kindness towards her. He tell thank you for being around me. And I appreciate you. He tell her. That is very nice of him. Marlene Toledo Grayson

[@markwood919]

Just pure unadulterated Rock in Roll, I’m 62 can’t get enough of it!!

[@Grzz51]

Terry Kath was a beast on guitar.

[@Nudiescorner]

A BEAST!!!!!!

[@erosionhead420]

I’m 50 years old and I’m just discovering this Rock God. I always thought Chicago was some easy listening crap that my parents listened to in the 70’s 😂

[@Grzz51]

@@erosionhead420 No way......they had some rocking music!

[@ST-xg3gy]

@@erosionhead420 And you're 50?

[@howboutyomama]

It borders on criminality that TK is somehow totally forgotten as a preternatural talent…both in vocals & guitar. I mean…when demigod Jimi comments that “The dude from that Chicago band is better than me,”….enough said!!

[@timothyproksch2915]

A band like this only comes around once.

[@tonifrancis7163]

So true!

[@MW-od8vu]

This is possibly the greatest assembly of talent in a single group ever! IMO. 😉

[@kennycab3374]

I am 58, growing up all my life I heard this song thousands of times before Cell phones and internet. Now getting to see this video, no wonder Hendrix said if you want to see the greatest guitarist, go see Kath. What a great time to live and now my appreciation for this song is multiple fold. I could watch this over and over forever! RIP Kath! I am no guitar or music expert, but I believe you may have been the first shredder, if not at least the start of shredding!

[@WatsonHouseMusic]

So agree!!!!!

[@bustabass9025]

The brilliance of Chicago and Terry Kath in particular, was how they blended musical genres using an unparalleled mastery of instruments and composition. Listen closely to their music and it's obvious they were devout students of all aspects of the discipline. Little wonder that no less than Hendrix himself declared a sincere appreciation for what he did with the guitar. A troubled soul perhaps, but an amazing artist no question. Rest in peace Brother Kath.

[@manueldiggs9525]

Two Words: GREAT BAND!!! Still listening and enjoying in 2020.

[@stacynels4]

2021!

[@thegarbagegladiators4735]

4/14/21 Ditto.

[@manueldiggs9525]

@@thegarbagegladiators4735 Yoo, Hoo!!

[@charlesbyron9709]

Check out Leonid & Friends from Russia.spot on.

[@manueldiggs9525]

@@charlesbyron9709 Indeed. They are a great tribute band!

[@JohnnyNation]

They were arguably the best band in the world in this incarnation. I saw them four times like this !!!###

[@rogerwegleitner4241]

S saw them twice but really only remember the most recent God I want to see the old way theater but I know that's the right that was in St Paul was in Minneapolis and I was I swear 5 ft from the horns beautiful beautiful show

[@Demon-rq5de]

Thats awesome

[@idesofmarch2368]

No argument from me.

[@donaldfewell8908]

They were great! I saw them once. My favorites were Chicago, Wings, Heart and Crack The Sky later on.

[@user-ho5vz5tg3r]

@@donaldfewell8908 Crack the Sky!

[@duckydrummer6331]

That 3 piece horn section is second to none. No sour notes anywhere! Terry had such a soulful voice.

[@mikeymutual5489]

Sorry, but this concert is full of sour notes from the trumpet player. The only flaw in this otherwise terrific concert.

[@AntonHu]

@@mikeymutual5489 It demonstrates how hard playing in a loud band like this is on the lips of the horn players, especially song after song.

[@buckeyeschmave]

How did Peter Cetera dislike the horns in their songs? They made the band.

[@Mark-sj3xb]

Loughnane did not have a very good night. . Lots of fracking plus several high notes he never attempted. Just left them out. But I get it. Brass players chops can let you down at any time.

[@americanexpat8792]

50+ years later, it still sounds awesome as it first did!

[@davidm.alexander446]

Danny and his superb drumming gave this band that extra kick.

[@owendormanen]

Chicago was his idea

[@louisvanrenen947]

I am astounded by Terry Kath, I had no idea that he was so good, singing and guitar! Incredible. I agree with everyone on this post, all who see what is so evident in his performance. I now see--a little late--that Chicago was one of the best bands of the seventies, and the century!

[@lancebaker6114]

Kaths voice was so rich and soulful- so underrated!!

[@tomsanders9491]

Real Music. Not the pretend stuff they are sampling today. Pure skill and talent

[@bernieforcejr.-fb9zq]

Terry's voice is full of Soul and Passion great artist..Sad day when the music world lost Mr.Kath...shame😢

[@tammy6212]

50 some years later, and I can't get enough

[@michaelolz]

Man, the more I study Gary Kath’s playing the more intimidated I become. He was absolutely fearless. He really was the greatest.

[@cweissable]

I love Terry's voice!

[@AyeCarumba221]

My whole life I never gave Chicago much thought. Then I saw a video of them doing Make Me Smile. It made me smile. 😊

[@sanpatricio9490]

I have always loved how Kath was in tune with every musician on stage and could improvise then and there, like he does with the drummer in the beginning of that break in the middle.

[@robmorrison1043]

Terry Kath should always be mentioned among Rocks greatest guitar players. His voice is often overlooked, but he always reminded me of Ray Charles!

[@KenMac-ui2vb]

Terry Kath was just incredible.

[@r.travel57]

I'm a Chicago (native ) myself. Chicago was THE group back in the day.

[@FosterCovers]

The band to me pretty much ended the day he died. He was the heart n soul of Chicago. All the games we used to play......

[@showtime951]

I agree. Also, the Boston Bruins died when Bobby Orr retired, the Los Angeles Dodgers ended when Don Drysdale retired, boxing ended when Ali retired, the NFL no longer exists since Satin made Marcus Allen retire, no film is worth a free large popcorn to sit a moment through since Paul Newman died, and if there is one good reason that any television in America is on after 11pm since Carson gave up his hosting desk I haven't heard it. And speaking of the New York Yankees and Boston Celtics, where have you gone, Jeremy McGrath? I agree with you, Foster Covers. The Answer: Stay home alone, close it down, and jerk it.

[@johnweidkunas2201]

Peter Cetera took over and his briches got too big for his head. They partied like rock stars in Colorado! Well they were!

[@toneshop]

The shakey, handheld vid from the front row makes me feel like I'm there. Every member of Chicago was a glorious musician in their own right. As a band the ruled the world!

[@CadillacL]

Because of my age, I was born in 71, I was first familiar with their 80s stuff. As I got older, I went backwards to their early stuff. Love it! R.i.p. Terry

[@lahaza6515]

It's like a whole other world & so much better than the 80s stuff!:))

[@corycostanzo8710]

So true !!! CTA was one of their best!!!!

[@kelliefrancis2433]

Same here!

[@mstewart109]

Better before 80s in my book. Got to bubble gum pop sounding for me....

[@audreydakin8130]

There early stuff with Terry Kath was the best! Then David Foster made them into an incarnation of David Foster. Yuck…

[@tonymarinelli7304]

Terry absolutely attacks that guitar and his intense vocals….simple magnificent

[@waltererickson989]

I'm 58, childhood memories....but it doesn't seem so long ago....just a moment ago

[@sczesny46056]

67 here

[@charlesaracich5377]

My favorite Chicago song!

[@gregpineda8660]

And just to let you know,And the vintage,old and classic Chicago Transit Authority called and also known as " Chicago " hit song called Dialogue part 1 and 2 is my most favorite Chicago famous,legendary and known tune,@charlesaracich5377!!!

[@professorsc213]

There will never be another like Terry Kath, a voice like I never thought possible. Combine him with the superb talent of each musician in Chicago and the result was magic. After Terry's passing, the band was not the same. RIP Terry, I'm sure Heavens music is even better with you there. To this very day you are sorly missed. Much love and respect. ✝️

[@paulkittinger4671]

He really was Terrific! As a guitarist it would have been tough to be heard thru that great horn section..Yet he sure did..Hendrix even loved Terrys playing....Really liked his voice and playing.. God Bless Him. As well.as the other boyz in the band..!

[@user-yp4hz9qc5z]

Hendrix loved him said to them you have a guitarist better than me nows thats a compliment

[@user-yp4hz9qc5z]

You memtion the top 10 guitarists of all time why is he not on that list ?

[@fabiolaaavalos5449]

There's nothing like Terry's voice. The best of the best. He was such a talented singer, needless to say, a wonderful guitarist. Always will love you Terry

[@jonnyballgame6751]

You can't say enough about this band.........Kath is just amazing

[@davidbloom4572]

WONDERFUL performance of an iconic ensemble.....amazingly recorded by an audience member....a 1 camera shoot in 1970....terrific...

[@SuperMcabral]

Miss you so much Terry Kath See you in Paradise with Jimi, Stevie Ray, Duane Allman, Robert Johnson and all the great guitarists we've lost to death. We'll see you again! Revelation 21:1-4

[@PeaceandQuiet12345]

Terry Kath the total Monster of Rock package. The world misses you

[@cindefisher5181]

NO other band has had the brass as talented as Chicago!!

[@handsomeX]

EWF

[@9999bigb]

Everyone needs to watch the documentary that Terry Kaths daughter made recently. It's amazing and it's for free on KZbin

[@dustinhemmele9515]

This has to be one of the most powerful songs I've ever heard. I just wish I was older so I could have heard it in the intended era.

[@ALCE52]

Not about age my brother,its About what it brings out of One from the inner core of feeling..This makes one blend into the everyday world ,WITH LOVE IN ONES HEART ITS ALL GOOD.. LOVE ,DEVOTION, AND SURRENDER.PEACE.

[@1_richdog346]

Terry Kath was absolutely one of the greatest guitarists of all time. What a loss.

[@philiptucci2458]

Very beautiful music from Chicago, proud fan for over 50 years, Master Musicians

[@brucebaer531]

Terry was truly one of the greatest. He left this world way too early. I will never get tired of listening to his music- He comes right out at you and just never stops.

[@gregharrison5479]

I saw Chicago 3 days before Terry died. I always see him in the Minnesota North Stars jersey he wore on stage...in Toronto of all places. When I heard the news I couldn't believe it. I still can't.

[@michaelwilkinson637]

This song just rocked my world in 1972, Terry sang it so well.

[@DanielFrost21]

Did it "Colour Your World"?

[@johnlipinski2395]

Back when music was music! Truly one of the best bands ever.

[@michaeldickenson6113]

I never get enough of their first four albums. Unbelievable. Anything more groundbreaking?

[@2hi2dye]

I only wish there were WAAAAAY more Chicago tracks with Terry on vocals

[@nancyjarvis-demuth3236]

I think when he passed the band was never the same. Setera changed the sound

[@hadrianwall9157]

I second that thought 🙋‍♂️

[@manueldiggs9525]

Ditto that SJS!!!

[@manueldiggs9525]

@@nancyjarvis-demuth3236 100% agree with you Nancy Jarvis-Demuth!!

[@manueldiggs9525]

@@hadrianwall9157 I "third" that thought!!

[@ingridgodersky3594]

Beautiful, the best rock n roll ever, the best guitaristive ever!!!

[@laurencesnow-xh7yh]

Terry Kath incredible vocals. What an amazing moment in history watching them perform. Terry RIP❤

[@rrf6747]

Thanks dad for introducing me to Chicago

[@bcastano1105]

Terry Kath maybe one of the most underrated guitar players of all time. He is truly missed. rip terry

[@susiepittman601]

I was in the 9th grade. I remember this so well. I love hearing it.

[@Pan3405]

Holy smoke!!!!! Fresh as the first time I heard it back in the seventies!!!

[@MrLittlebuddy]

Jimmy Hendrix is on record saying Kath was the best guitar player he had ever seen. Now that is praise.

[@dkemm2013]

I heard Jimi told Terry that backstage after a show in LA.... and for a few months Terry was talking about it a lot, but laughing about it" Hendrix says I'm better than he is..." can anybody confirm that story? Someone who told me he knew all the guys in the band says he was told that story...

[@wallyburdalski3326]

Clapton, Joe Walsh have all said Kath was the best.

[@stevenpeyton7476]

He also had high praise for Billy Gibbons.

[@RoarOfWolverine]

Comment The rumor about Jimmi Hendrix goes like this (clipped from Rolling Stone Magazine concerning Terry’s tragic death): “One key piece of Kath lore was when Jimi Hendrix once told Parazaider after a Chicago gig at L.A.’s Whisky a Go Go that “your guitar player is better than me.” “They were opening up for Jimi Hendrix when they were still Chicago Transit Authority,” says Sinclair. “They spent a lot of time on the road together and apparently hung out a lot then. Guercio said that when they were at the same festivals, they had a nice relationship together.” Anyway, that’s where the legend comes from, but we’ll never know if it’s true, besides, Hendrix wasn’t an arrogant type to say, “Hey, I, better than Kath!”, so even if he said it, doesn’t mean it’s true. Sometimes artists aren’t aware of their talent and it seems very unprofessional to boast yourself above another, so they usually compliment each other. Music is an art and not an athletic competition, so by what criteria does anyone judge best in an art? As a musician (guitarist) I know that that I magnify every little mistake or miscue I may make any given night, ones no one else ever heard, so we can be super critical of our own abilities, but look at others in a different light. I’ve heard an interview with the super musician of Rush, where they claim they each make as many mistakes every night to be tolerant of each other and not over critical. I have seen those guys more than 25 times live and if they’re making mistakes, they’re the only ones who know about it. Hendrix may well have given such a compliment since so many other greats, from Clapton to Walsh have praised Kath to the heavens. Kath also had a very soulful R&B voice, kind of reminiscent of the late, great Jimmy Dewar. …And that’s a hell of a compliment because Dewar had vocal chords made of velvet. The air just slid across them with little resistance.

[@Teacherman1955]

@@dkemm2013 Chicago was playing at the Whiskey-a-go-go in LA. Btween sets, Jimi met them backstage and told James Pankow (Chicago trombonist) "Sh*T, you guys have a horn section that sounds like one set of lungs and a guitar player that is better than me! You want to go on the road?".This was according to Pankpow.

[@williamweiss6128]

Love this era of Chicago, only.

[@jameskonkle7794]

Very difficult tune, lots of tempo changes, epic musicians.

[@jimlucas3872]

My god what a talent, truly one of the very best rock guitarist!!!!! He’s on the same level as Rory Gallagher, Jimi Hendrix, Jimmy page in my opinion.

[@erikrhafer6644]

Terry's voice is probably my favorite all time !

[@davidmonroe4780]

Terry Kath was incomparable.

[@davidmonroe4780]

53 years after the fact.

[@michaelblaine7176]

Love the deep fullness in his voice. Love Chicago!! Blessed to have seen them in 1985-86

[@edfulginiti8798]

Kath was amazing...wow...music back then, live, stellar! Early Chicago killed it!

[@fredbalandran3182]

So sad the way he died your up there with angels

[@bandbyoneMIDI]

A MONSTER BAND...INSPIRED ME 50 YEARS AGO TO FLEE MY COUNTRY AND START MY ROCK ADVENTURE.....NO REGRETS !!!!

[@jhull5870]

Damn they were so good!!! Chicago Transit Authority was one of the first 8 Tracks I bought to play in my new 8 Track car player. Except for the Vietnam war going on the sixties were a hell of a good time.

[@jmrodas9]

Great band and Terry Kath and Peter Cetera were such good and talented singers. Now a little over half a Century later they are still good to hear. Timeless really.

[@manueldiggs9525]

100% agree Jorge Mario Rodas!!

[@themanwithnoname5325]

Children play in the park, they don't know I'm alone in the dark, even though Time and time again I see your face smiling inside I'm so happy (oh, oh) That you love me (oh, oh) Life is lovely (woah) When you're near me Tell me you will stay Make me smile Living life is just a game so they say All the games we used to play fade away We may now enjoy the dreams we shared so long ago Oh my darling Got to have you Feel the magic When I hold you Cry sweet tears of joy Touch the sky Now I need you (oh, yeah) More than ever (oh, yeah) No more crying (ohh, ohh) We're together Tell me you will stay Make me smile