FIRST TIME HEARING Chicago - 25 or 6 to 4 REACTION

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[@jameswormington9978]

One of the greatest guitar solos ever !

[@chrisjamieson3452]

People have problems loading videos on these sites, so I try to be not to critical. But it's nearly always advisable to listen to studio versions before listening to live. This wasn't a "free form" type solo here, so Seraphine & Cetera pretty much stayed in time. Credit to Terry for quick recoveries when he was out. Other long extended jams can be great fun to listen to Danny & Pete reacting to where he's gone. Great symmetry between Kath & Seraphine.

[@trybalone396]

@@chrisjamieson3452 You have intelligent analysis here, but, Terry was truly in a transcendent zone of excellence - or something - in this one you have to admit. I mean, not that this was unusual for him, but that we have it captured for us is so special I love it. :)

[@ungenerationed9022]

RIP Terry Kath. Gone waaaaay too soon!

[@scottfiedler4799]

I know it’s subjective but *THE

[@hepenypacker]

100%

[@Maizerus]

Guitar player's name is Terry Kath (RIP), one of the best, taken before his time. His energy in this performance borderlines on insane. 6:19 he kicks on the 'wah-wah' pedal. 😃

[@discus1713]

Jimi Hendrix was quoted as saying that he thought Terry Kath was better than he was.

[@supertrexandroidx]

There's a great bio of him here on KZbin, "Chicago: The Terry Kath Experience," which I highly recommend. Some of the interviews with his daughter are especially touching. But yeah, as far as I'm concerned, this is one of the best guitar solos of all time.

[@goodehands5388]

He didn't kick it, you had to stomp on them to make them switch back\off. 🌹

[@eddie11214]

The song title is from when the singer was trying to write a song. He was up all night, and getting tired and looked at the clock, which read 25 or 26 minutes before 4AM, hence 25 or 6 to 4, meaning 25-26 minutes before 4AM. Basically about sitting up all night trying to write songs. Sorry that it’s not a more romantic or intriguing explanation. But that’s what I’ve known it to mean. Waiting for the break of day Searching for something to say Dancing lights against the sky Giving up I close my eyes Sitting cross-legged on the floor Twenty five or six to four Staring blindly into space Getting up to splash my face Wanting just to stay awake Wondering how much I can take Should I try to do some more? Twenty five or six to four Feeling like I ought to sleep Spinning room is sinking deep Searching for something to say Waiting for the break of day Twenty five or six to four Twenty five or six to four

[@craigw1911]

Songwriter Robert Lamm said he was alone in his room at the time while writing the song, it wasn't during a rehearsal. He looked at the hands of the clock on the wall in the rental he was living at and couldn't make out if the clock said 25 minutes or 26 minutes to 4 AM.

[@loadedorygun]

strung out on a high and trying to decide to do more coke to power through iirc.

[@jensen220]

The only thing I heard different from that is that there was also someone else there and he asked them what time it was and the odd way he told him the time gave him the idea. No matter, though, I'd say it's a classic but that word doesn't do it justice! Phenomenal song, album, and group!!!

[@eddie11214]

@@jensen220 Yes, I’ve heard that as well. That he asked what time it was, and the response was 25 or 6 to 4…

[@brianbraswell434]

@@loadedorygun The band had drug problems to be sure, but those didn't occur til later in their career. This song was about being on the treadmill of writing, recording and rehearsing new material while touring at the same time. Chicago was touring 200 days a year promoting their first album, touring with Jimi Hendrix, while producing their SECOND double album. The workload was insane.

[@FleagleSangria]

When groups had real musicians. Terry Kath was a beast on that guitar.

[@TheOneAndOnlyFloridaMan]

What you just heard was the late great Terry Kath. When asked during an interview once, Jimmy Hendrix said in his opinion Kath was the greatest guitarist of that time.

[@jokes881]

for fks sake his name is JIMI !!

[@oldmanghost219]

I would have been more subtle. Jimi

[@scenevision356]

@@oldmanghost219 OK BOOMER

[@gooddaysahead1]

Legend. Not fact.

[@gooddaysahead1]

During the guitar solo... the girl looked bored. Human?

[@bobs.3764]

The song comes from the writer being up all night dealing with writer's block. He looked at the clock and saw it was 25 or 26 minutes before 4 A.M. and was wondering if he should stay at it.

[@michaeldavis5610]

It feels more like he was doing to much drugs,that was the talk back than anyways

[@reneezie]

According to Teri Kath’s wife and Peter Cetara it was because they WERE up all night doing cocaine,

[@rhwinner]

And you believe that story? 😆😂

[@rhwinner]

@@reneezie lsd25

[@reneezie]

@@rhwinner Yes because Peter Cetera also confirmed it. Watch the video about Chicago you’ll be amazed. They ALL did lots of blow, that’s why Teri Kath is dead, because he was up all night and played with a gun that he didn’t check and killed himself.

[@dannycasson1551]

You’ve stumbled onto one of the greatest bands of our age. These guys are in a class all by themselves.

[@ljsites]

Then Terry was gone, and took with him the soul of this band.

[@KristinKanan]

It makes me smile me out every time I watch someone react to this band. My parents were friends with Chicago in the early 70's and all the families would hang out and play softball in LA. I was 4-5 years old and only have vague memories of it, but this band is near and dear to my heart. :)

[@waynedavenport6053]

This was when Chicago was at its best, with the awesome Terry Kath, should listen to their version of "I'm a Man" (a Spencer Davis Group song from the 1960's)

[@murphy5243]

Chicago is incredible. Check out "Saturday In The Park, Does Anybody Know What Time It Is & Beginnings". But a great catalogue period.

[@Boatzilla2]

"25 or 6 to 4." He was talking about the time on the clock. 25 or 6 minutes to 4:00 AM. He was in the studio trying to write a song and he had writer's block. That's what the whole song is about. Thanks for sharing. You guys are always a pleasure.

[@Thebullies19]

Was he actually in the studio? I think they were at that Colorado ranch coked out of their minds wondering if he should do some more.

[@Sixwheelin]

Loved your reaction to my favorite group growing up! Seen them in concert many, many times over the years and this Tanglewood vid is one of the best from the early Chicago Transit Authority. Thanks again!

[@oldmanghost219]

Terry Kath - The most underrated guitar player. On January 23rd 1978, Terry was booked into a recording studio to record with a new 4 piece band. He stopped at a friends house on he way. He had a little automatic that he was playing with. He took out the clip to see that it was empty. Then, forgetting about the round in the chamber, he put the gun to his head and pulled the trigger. It was just before his daughters 2nd birthday. Jimi Hendrix had said that Terry was better then he was. A few years ago his daughter, wanting to find out about her father, did a film titled "The Terry Kath Experience". (It is on KZbin) She was speculating on what her father might have accomplished had he lived to be in the band he was about to start. It includes interviews and a search for the guitar that many had been searching for, for decades.

[@buscem00]

I was a rock and roller from massachusetts, this is one of the best concerts that happened in our state that year.

[@dwanpyrtle3134]

Remember this... Terry Kath was one of the greatest guitarists 🎸 of ALL TIME!

[@RCullis47]

R.I.P. Terry Kath If you want to see another killer performance, check out the live version of Make Me Smile from the same show at Tanglewood. That band can JAM when Terry was alive.

[@terpreynolds]

Damn I've never head the live version before but that guitar solo was badass

[@unclemeat7310]

Your gonna love "Make me Smile" from the sane show...its killer.

[@greg2976]

Thought the same when I also heard the live version for the first time!!!!!

[@williamsmith9026]

Ceteras bass playing is not to be taken lightly either

[@chrisjamieson3452]

25 or (26) minutes to 4:00 a.m.

[@briandillard2087]

Jimmy Hendrix said there were two guitarists he enjoyed jamming with.The guitarist from this band “Chicago”(I’m so sorry, I can’t remember his name).The other guitarist he really enjoyed playing with is “Billy Gibbons”lead guitarist and vocals in ZZ Top.Check out two songs from ZZ Top.”I need you tonight”(one of the coolest songs ever made.) and “I Gotsta get paid”.It’s a remake of a Houston rap group song. It’s about selling drugs in the Houston inner city life. I forgot who the group was, But they were at the same music studio that ZZtop was recording at in Houston Texas and they became friends.ZZ Top is one of the most underrated bands of all time.So is early Chicago two really great bands.

[@bobcorbin3294]

After seeing Chicago perform Jimi Hendrix supposedly said you guys are like one set of lungs and your guitar player is better than me

[@briandillard2087]

Thanks Man “🙏”

[@byronmitchell3784]

CHICAGO, "25, OR 6 TOO 4". First of all, that's the time when song was written. 25, or 6 too 4 a.m. Terry Kath on lead guitar solo. Him, and keyboardist Robert Lamb sang back up. With Peter Cetera lead vocal. The three of them ultranate lead lead on various songs. Until Terry Kath Died. more..."BEGINNINGS", "MAKE ME SMILE", "I'M A MAN", "SATURDAY IN THE PARK", "DOES ANYBODY REALLY KNOW WHAT TIME IT IS?", "COLOUR MY WORLD", "DIALOGUE PARTS 1 AND 2"..."QUESTIONS 67, AND 68"

[@thekingcobra63]

Terry Kath, amazing, horns amazing, Cetera's voice on point. What more can you say?

[@sherlockhemlock5655]

Glad you’re enjoying Chicago! Incredible horns and all around musicians! Huge catalog of great music.

[@blackprix]

I played the album from this song thousands of times and never got sick of it… One of the greatest groups of the 70s and there were a lot of them

[@ALifeThatRocks]

Not the only horn band at the time, but they did it better for a while. They also were blessed by the gods of rock with three great lead singers and one of the finest guitarists ever.

[@glassontherocks]

Imagine being another band member playing background for this while this greatness was happening on that guitar. They were just as amazed as we are.

[@SIXX2772]

Official audio from the studio is even better....FUNFACT...This is the only guitarist Jimi Hendrix said ever made him feel intimidated....although Hendrix was untouchable.

[@rebeccabailey527]

Actually he also said it about Billy gibbons, he probably said it about a lot more people too. Hendrix was quite humble when talking about his own playing.

[@dustylover100]

@@rebeccabailey527, yuuup. He praised several guitarists during his short lifetime. But he liked Chicago so much that he gave them their first national tour.

[@dustylover100]

Some great early album cuts: South California Purples, In The Country, It Better End Soon, Poem For The People, Mother, A Hit By Varese, While The City Sleeps, State Of The Union, Goodbye, and A Song For Richard And His Friends.

[@dannyworten5876]

Before Smoke On The Water this was the most iconic riff in rock n roll

[@dennisturocy8825]

A reporter once asked Jimi Hendrix, what was it like to be the greatest guitar player, and Hendrix answered: Go ask Terry Kath that question. Hendrix had much respect for Terry Kath of Chicago.

[@rodneygriffin7666]

Between Chicago and Earth Wind and Fire's horn sections they both can not be beat. Not many can come close or challenge them.

[@kentclark6420]

Blood Sweat and Tears has a lot better horns than Chicago.

[@sherryarflin726]

Terry Kath lead guitarist was unbelievable. Jimi Hendrix was once ask what it felt like to be the best guitarist of all time and his answer was “ I don’t know, ask Terry Kath.”

[@paulrosenberg4227]

My folks brought this album home (Chicago Transit Authority) when I was 13. We all listened and were blown away!!

[@danielvolk237]

I heard Robert Lamm do an interview on radio in the 70's. He stated that he was asleep and woke up to look at an old analog clock and thought it either said 20 minutes to 5 or 6 minutes to 4. Which if you think about it looking at a clock upside down or right side up, it makes perfect sense. I just always remember that when someone asks about the title. Doesn't matter I just love the song. 👍🔥😎🙃

[@SoloArt8250]

Can’t go wrong with Chicago 🔥lots of bands from 70’s and 80’s used horns in their music, dope sound! Oh that look like bassist/lead singer Peter Cetera; although they had 3 leads

[@Chevy11]

Man you guys have to check out the entire Chicago live at Tanglewood concert. Especially the song “I’m a man”. 👍👍🤟🤟

[@danielbenincasa770]

Rock on! Chicago from my home town, Chicago. Saw them twice in concert. Their legends

[@joeherald7319]

Hear this oh young people of earth. This guy, and this band, on this night on that stage created as good a moment in live rock music as there has ever been. Jimi Hendrix had high regard and high praise for Terry Kath.

[@robertstoner8244]

I was 10 years old when this song came out. It's was amazing then and it's amazing now. They killed it. Love love love this song

[@user-or1ye3iz6d]

Chicago "Hard to say I'm sorry" (original video). ❤️❤️ Sooo good.

[@benridge6570]

Great reaction to a great band Chicago to a great song so much fun to see people react to this song the first time. The smile on their face just keeps getting bigger. Graduated in 1973 Northern California high school everybody bought these guys albums. Everybody I knew was in the music I miss those days

[@danjohnson2986]

Also. Peter cetera (lead singer/bassist on this song) has been noted as having one of the most unique voices in rock. Though he doesn’t sing outside of any particular key or whatnot. But when you hear his voice you know it’s him. Saturday in the park and smile are good songs to check out by them.

[@terrys8690]

Looking back, it isn’t hard to imagine that Jimmy Hendrix loved Terry Katy’s guitars playing. He told the drummer he felt like Terry was better than him…, that’s high level praise. Jimmy wanted to produce Terry on a solo Album….

[@marthayoung2308]

Always loved this song! All the instrumentation is off the chain!!! It's LIVE at that.

[@unclemeat7310]

This band has so many great tunes, especially the older stuff. "Make me Smile" from the same show is definitely worth checking out. The guy on the trombone is James Pankow and is very animated, you can just tell he loves what he is doing.

[@jonp4846]

Check out the tune "Introduction", the first tune off of their first album, Chicago Transit Authority.

[@richardstewart1989]

That is Terry Kath on guitar! Jimi Hendrix once said Terry was the best guitarist on the planet! Amazing solo and great song/performance!

[@danjohnson2986]

I’m pleased you went with this live version. It really shows off Terry’s skill. The band as a whole is amazing. Glad you checked it out.

[@danielbenincasa770]

One of the best solo guitars ever... bad ass!

[@billieyoung497]

I like this band because of the horn section.sooo dang good......not some ripping guitar...horns???WHAT???sooo good..love it..thanks for the post guys...good song guys.

[@kentclark6420]

Not too good, live though. They missed a note at the end.

[@joehynes5452]

3:35 or 3:34AM was the time that Robert Lamm wrote the song...LSD may or may not have been involved😜 70's Chicago kicks major ass!!

[@oldmanghost219]

Oh Great!!! 25 or 6 to 4. You did the Tanglewood version. As you can see Terry was ON FIRE. he was also ON FIRE in with both the guitar AND lead vocals in "Ballet for A Girl In Buchanan" in this same concert. Since it has been cut up be sure it is 14 minutes long..

[@dannyworten5876]

Its about working on writing music all night and its 25 minutes till 4 on a non-digital clock so hes not sure of the exact time

[@Beitlet]

The guitar playing by Terry Kath is unreal. It would have been amazing to see it live. Wow.

[@kareciacooke1323]

Chicago love this band from early their early days in the 70's right through the 80's .Chicago catalogue is huge but you guys should definetly check out Make me smile and Saturday in the park etc

[@thewalruswasjason101]

I think it’s the greatest live guitar solo ever.

[@ALifeThatRocks]

Chicago thought about music on a higher level. There were a lot of horn bands emerging in that day but Chicago set the standard. And they had 3 lead singers and one of the best guitarists at the time.

[@gcarap]

Song title is time of day. And none other than Jimi Hendrix once called Terry Kath "The greatest guitarist in the universe!"

[@2528drevas]

There is a reason Jimmy Hendrix called Terry Kath the best guitarist he'd ever seen. I believe him.

[@dianemadigan3252]

Introduction is another great song to react to. Also from the same concert. I think you guys will like it!

[@ugadawgs1990]

Check out the version of this song at the Isle of Lucy Blues - Jazz festival. Terry does a 42 minute guitar solo in it. Amazing!

[@ballsyrocker]

R.I.P Terry Kath. You thought the gun was empty. Peace. Thanks for the great band and music.

[@anniethenonnymouse]

This song puts me in mind of the sounds of the city, and the pressure of finishing writing the damn song LoL So much good music by Chicago-- these guys are the sound of the 70s for me :) Great reaction-- Keep doing what you do-- I'm here for it!

[@gerryhartung736]

Terry Kath guitarsolorist was a fou ding member but died a young man. Keyboard is Robert Lamb another founder. Singer Peter Cetefa.

[@mgjkoehler]

Terry Kath on guitar, a frikken force of nature!

[@craigw1911]

If you want to hear how much funk Chicago had, go to their debut album as The Chicago Transit Authority and play "Poem 58". Terry Kath is in beast mode on his Strat and shows why Jimi Hendrix told Chicago "your guitar player is better than me!". "Poem 58" is almost 9 minutes long and has an opening almost 5 minutes instrumental of Kath on guitar, Danny Seraphine on drums and Peter Cetera on bass that is PURE FUNK.

[@guyturbide6348]

❤❤❤ Love when you smile and do your Stinks face 🤣🤣 Like to see you reacting to The Zac Brown Band Live from Austin City Limits Song is 🎵 FREE /INTO THE MYSTIC 🎵 🎶 🎵 You're gonna adore this song too Keep the GOOD WORK my friend ✌

[@anniethenonnymouse]

Is that a cover of the Van Morrison tune? I love that song!

[@mikewarker4445]

Listen, s calif purples, I’m a man, colour my world, make me smile, beginnings. All 🔥🔥

[@vincegirvin4324]

A show to this day well worth seeing. Terry kath is gone but most of the original band still there. I know that they will be in your town this summer. Well worth seeing

[@roberthughes2402]

Also, you may want to check out Leonid And Friends. They are a Chicago Tribute Band made up of Ukrainians and others. They do note for note covers and are amazing. They also cover some Earth Wind and Fire songs.

[@joepimentel306]

Tanglewood was a outdoor venue that lots of acts played. Western part of MA in the Town of Lenox.

[@alvamarsh4290]

They and Earth wind and Fire have been the two top bands in the country for five decades

[@michaelakkerman407]

Terry Kath just gave us so many techniques in that one guitar solo. There was so much to unpack from that solo. So many guitar players have a style and they stick to it, he just gave a dinners course of styles in one solo. Just amazing to watch and hear.

[@bobbyskinner3720]

When Jimi Hendrix was asked who the greatest guitarist was he said "Terry Kath." Of course the real answer was himself but you can see why he said Terry.

[@teeevans8718]

Jimi Hendrix once said at a club that Terry Kath was the best guitar player he ever saw.....Yeah! RIP Terry

[@johnlamere2189]

The guitar player "Terry Kath" died in 1978. He was fooling around with his guns, he thought the gun was empty, but it had one in the chamber. He put the gun to his head and pulled the trigger and died instantly. :(

[@karenmikalofsky5287]

Saturday in the Park has excellent horns, a feel good vibe, and great musicianship. I also like Does Anybody Know What Time it is?

[@mikewarker4445]

Terry Kath was called the greatest guitarist by JIMMY HENDRIX. No higher compliment than that!

[@sammyholloway334]

This guitar player, was set to record a solo album,that was going to make him the next jimi hendrix,, but he played with guns.

[@ungenerationed9022]

The GOAT, Jimi Hendrix, had great respect for Kath's skills.

[@Chevy11]

When Terry starts going you let him go. Always in the conversation of best guitarist of all time. If you hear a conversation and he’s not walk away, they aren’t worth your time.

[@elaines5750]

Every time I see Terry Kath's amazing solo, I cry a little bit.

[@mikewarker4445]

Terry Kath was an underrated guitarisr. Jimmy Hendrix said he was the best. No better endorsement than that. Died tragically self inflicted gun shot

[@jeffharry9675]

Beginnings and Make Me Smile, and Poem 58 are great.

[@dougpoe4775]

Another great concert, all instruments awesome especially the guitar and horn section. They came to Philly on a Friday night but it was canceled because of birth of band members baby so the came back on Monday and thank us all. 👌 awesome. Thanks for the memories.

[@mrnobody9104]

Terry Kath killing that guitar!

[@progmanjum]

The whole Tanglewood Concert is FIRE (as the kids like to say)

[@Russ-gy7tx]

Drummer Danny Seraphine discovered his high hat peddle was broken at the start of the video. Please react to the Studio version for better quality, Also react to Chicago's "Beginnings" and "Make Me Smile" The latter sung by guitarist Terry Kath.

[@arnoldcox9128]

Gutair solo was fire and those horns worked perfectly

[@danjohnson2986]

If you get a chance. Check out the band traffic live. Low spark of high heel boys has a similar dynamic (with regards to how great the band is live and how talented each musician is). I dig when you get into bands like this.

[@sherridelay2484]

Listened to a lot of Chicago in my teen years. They were absolutely awesome. Song is about trying to write a song. So cool!

[@duncanmaclennan9151]

STUDIO VERSION SOUNDS WAY BETTER !!

[@charliegarnett9757]

They needed a new song…quick…dude worked on a song all night and had nothin’…. Looked across the room at the clock (old style with hands) at it was between 25 and 26 minutes til 4 am. BOOM. It is a song about trying to write a song.

[@pops8369]

One of the most face melting amazing solos I've ever seen and the reaction here is frustrating to say the least.

[@robertthole695]

chicago transit authority...............became cta...................finally simply chicago,,,,,,,,,,,,,so freakin good

[@robinschulze934]

Goosebumps every time I hear this song 🎶!!!!!

[@lisagut1]

My brother set up for them and got me and my cousin had a badass time love them

[@charlenewebb5893]

Your Going To Love This Band We All Do !

[@cspaikido]

Then again Jimi Hendrix was an extremely humble individual.

[@nicknick2903]

This is always been my favorite guitar solo of all time

[@oldmanghost219]

They have denied the drug angle. Robert Lamm has mentioned that the flashing lights were a neon sign that he could see out of the window at his friends house. But it is true that they were doing drugs. Maybe not so much then, but later it did get to be a problem and I think it showed up with the trumpet player in this very same concert in some of the other songs.