Never listened to Chicago until today... 25 or 6 to 4 (Reaction!)

[@richardhill6125]

72 year old who grew up with this music. I have to admit that we Boomers grew up with some awesome music and performers!

[@Nutty_commrenter]

We did!!!🎸🎶🔥

[@SayItAintSo4real]

We surely did! Woooo!

[@jennieshively3187]

We sure did! I grew up in Chicago and saw All the Heavy Hitters.

[@circlethewagons1811]

I agree seen so many awesome groups and listened to so many types of music was the greatest time to grow up in

[@rosiebaker9728]

Chicago was AWESOME

[@areneesouder]

Being born in 1957, and still listening to the music today, I'm convinced that the best music was from mid '60's to '80. Can't beat '70's rock and R&B. Seriously.💜😎✌️👍💃💜

[@LoganPEade]

Totally agree!

[@georgequinn69]

Ditto

[@stevejette2329]

are - Now 77, it seems to me that I lived thru some ox the most amazing music back then. I try to not do the old guy thing. My dad told me that "Bobby Dylan and those Rolling Stones would never last because their music just wasn't good."

[@tesles7848]

I was born in 56 and couldn't agree more. It's only looking back that you realise we lived through a Golden Age in music. 🤘

[@stevejette2329]

@@tesles7848 Now my grandchildren are 4 and 8 and their mother plays Taylor Swift, Taylor Swift and then Taylor Swift ...

[@jwcolby54]

"We don't make bands like this today" - a huge understatement!!! The 60s and 70s were a wonderful time to grow up musically.

[@marjoriemurray4381]

It was a wonderful time!

[@bite-sizedshorts9635]

There were way more hits back then. Today's Billboard charts have little more than 200 different hits a year. Some years in the 60s had over 700 hits, and most of them were excellent. I have copies of every single one of them from the 60s and 70s.

[@leefi1]

The 70's were magical, much like the music! America is so much worse in the 2020's. We were more accepting, more kind, more thoughtful. We created "Earth Day" to entry to make people aware of our damage to the planet, which is still ignored by our country. It was a great time to be gay in America. I came out to my entire University in Central Alabama in 1970 and it was a wonderful, loving, experience.We truly believed that "peace, love, and understanding" were possible and even inevitable as light dawned on human minds. We also were stalked by the draft, we mourned our friends as they were told to report to the military for the first in our history of stupid military misadventures where we pissed away trillions of dollars while killing, maiming and mentally damaging our young soldiers...

[@davemcelderry7086]

Tedeschi Trucks band check it out you will enjoy

[@Sawdoff2]

As Bob said "Today's music ain't got the same soul".

[@leonh.kalayjian6556]

Yeah but he wrote that in the 70s!

[@KerryNelsonART]

Holds true for today, too. 😊

[@seansavage4766]

That line worked out well

[@ChristilHayward-ej6tq]

I was JUST racking my brain to try to remember if that was the 70s or 80s and then saw your comment. Thanks. I feel validated. 😁 Have a great day!

[@timshuey917]

Yeah, I like that old time rock and roll.

[@cased19]

Real instruments, no auto tuning, pure talent. Its hard to find this level of musicianship in newer music.

[@morrissoublet25]

Preach!!

[@disillusionedanglophile7680]

Wooden music. All rock music uses wood, except a few horns or brass

[@edp5886]

Props to you for recognizing the horn section! Also, check out Spinning Wheel - Blood, Sweat, and Tears has a killer horn section too.

[@hlawrencepowell]

The song title "25 or 6 to 4" refers to the time of day when the song's writer, Robert Lamm, was working on the lyrics. The phrase "25 or 6 to 4" means "25 or 26 minutes until 4 a.m." Lamm was trying to write a song late at night and was struggling to find inspiration. The lyrics describe his experience of staying up late, searching for words, and watching the sky change as dawn approached. Despite its somewhat cryptic title, the song is widely recognized as one of Chicago's most famous hits.

[@weezer5442]

Thanks for the explanation! I often wondered what the title meant to this great song.

[@kathleenmayhorne3183]

Wnen you are that tired, reading a watch isn't so easy.

[@ladyshar42]

best song about writer's block ever, lol

[@DRAGON_FAN_TIM]

I always he was doing drugs but I researched it and found the same thing you explained.

[@nascargas]

Yes. 4:35 or 4 didnt work as a lyric or title. "Feeling like I should sleep" its before dawn. So 25 or 6 to 4am.

[@jllogsdon9261]

Arguably one of the best live lead riffs ever. Joe Walsh once commented that he had no idea how Terry Kath got that kind of sound out of his guitar/equipment. Gone too young...

[@CharlesDuchein]

After Terry died young, the band was never the same and oddly enough, they never replaced him. It still was a great horns band but more or less Another Saturday in the Park band.

[@toddmills2651]

A music journalist once asked Jimi Hendrix what it was like to be the best guitar player in the world and he replied.I don't know you should go ask Terry Kath

[@MidwestFarmToys]

Can't agree. He goes off key too many times

[@Jordan-h7x1u]

can you do better?​@@MidwestFarmToys

[@MidwestFarmToys]

@@Jordan-h7x1u nope, but that isn't really relevant. The guy said it was one of the greatest live leads of all time and I don't agree. There's all kinds of live leads that are better.

[@maxdukefox]

I love watching young people listen to classics for first time. Chicago is awesome

[@BethHutter]

The one and only Terry Kath on the guitar. The band was FAR better when he was still with the band. He's a phenomenal guitarist. And a great singer as well. He sings lead on Make Me Smile, Color My World, I'm a Man.

[@AAA-o4g]

Sadly Terry Kath was on drugs and didn't realize the pistol had a bullet in the chamber when he pulled the trigger

[@marygraff6383]

Amen, agree wholeheartedly! One of my first concerts, back in 1970.

[@LucyRoberts-w4t]

Besides being a legend guitar god...he had the most beautiful soulful voice.

[@tomcurtis8431]

Agreed! They became a ballad/soft rock band after he accidentally shot himself and I liked the early version as well.

[@franksullivan1873]

My top ten greatest guitarists definitely would have this guy.

[@lorettastephens7945]

Hello from California I’m a 68 years old woman and this is just one of the bands we grew up listening to. Am so glad I grew up during this era of great music ❤

[@usx06240]

61. Saw them live.

[@jannachtsheim5989]

So true I am of the same age. I get such a kick out watching these young people hear the music that we lived through. LOL!!!

[@mickd894]

Chicago was an incredibly tight band. Listening to them as a kid I was in awe that they must have practiced thousands of hours to be that tight. To record from “I’m a Man” to Saturday in the Park” and this song, well, incredible. 68 yo also.

[@jpmahoney56]

So true

[@RobertSmith-iw2kb]

Live and learn my friend 😅

[@GailGg-h3h]

OK, so I’m a 74 year old woman sitting at my sewing machine making a quilt and my head is banging to the music ! I’m having a blast thank you. Yes we’ve got the best music ever and I love watching you appreciate it and enjoy it!

[@marthagavey9321]

Isn't it funny how we can say we're in our 70's, but as soon as we hear Chicago, Three Dog Night or other music from our teens, we feel like we're right back there!! 🥰 We were so lucky!!!

[@shizzazle165]

May Christ be with you

[@mikennem9077]

You just witnessed one of the Top 5 guitar solos ever recorded IMO

[@loadedorygun]

For sure. I’d throw in SRV Texas Flood at the Macambo, Arthur Lee of 10 Years After doing I’m Going Home at Woodstock, Hendrix at Monterey…who’d be a 5th?

[@martyjansing2675]

the only "solo" was the first 10 - 15 seconds before the bass kicks in while they putting wing nut on symbol. The rest of the song the bass, drums, and organ are kickin' it with the guitar. It's called playing 'lead'.

[@loadedorygun]

@@martyjansing2675 if we’re being petty, it’s “cymbal.”

[@Ray1969.]

One of the top 5 guitarists whose ever lived IMO

[@333daveh5]

Agree 100% - imagine how much greater he would have become if he hadn’t left us so soon…!

[@_Lisa_S_]

Ohhh- THIS is a rabbit hole you NEED to go down - so many years, so many tunes that are timeless!!

[@KennyFisher-io4dm]

Make me smile!

[@ChristinaMcF]

Beginnings and Does Anybody Really Know What Time It Is and Call On Me won't disappoint 💯

[@Stryder-man]

You're just skimming the surface dude. Chicago had a dynamic, complex and incredible sound. The lyrics to most of their music were awesome and the harmonies are what really brought it together! It's one of the few bands I regret not having seen live.

[@danielsims6483]

I've always been impressed with how every member of the band was so talented and they had such an egalitarian approach to making music -- different people taking the lead, showcasing what each did best, not stepping on each other's egos.

[@tombenton6047]

They had three lead singers, Cetera, Kath, and Lamm!!

[@peternatalie6586]

Dude, I was with you. I'm in a "horn band" that was inspired in part by Chicago yet I had never heard them play until a few weeks ago. They are still awesome! Lamm and Loughnane performed, allegedly Pankow was missing, but the other replacement musicians were solid. If you have a chance to see them, go! There were the talk of my facebook friends the day after the concert. A truly great show!

[@sc2824]

Terry Kath, who unfortunately died young, was the guitarist, and Jimi Hendrix's favorite one when they were both alive.

[@joonzville]

I saw Chicago Transit Authority as the opener for Hendrix in 1969. We had no idea who they were but they blew our socks off! Bought their first album the next day.

[@joonzville]

I have this picture imprinted in my head of Kath’s hair flopping around (it was shorter than in this video) while ripping during "I’m A Man". Epic!

[@suecook1326]

@@joonzville I'm A Man, live at Tanglewood is so much fun. There was no parts for the horns so they all picked up percussion instruments. The trombone player, James Pankow, was dancing all over the stage, just having a blast. I got to see them 3 times with Terry Kath and most recently in 2016 with Earth, Wind & Fire. They're still touring together so if you get the chance, go see them.

[@brianfogle2743]

Jimmy also liked Billy Gibbons

[@stevenseul361]

Jimmy also became good friends with Billy Gibbons.

[@boomitchell989]

Glad you discovered this! Early Chicago is terrific!

[@roszyknuke]

Yes, their early efforts are better. They became more pop oriented and lost some of the fire shown here in their later years.

[@dee8700]

Chicago was in my Era and now my daughter's and their children listen to them as well as all the great 70s bands. They always say why we don't hear this kind nowadays. Thanks for sharing

[@shannonherb2048]

No leather clothes, no makeup, no bs. I love Chicago.

[@soaring1]

That and you can actually hear and understand the lyrics.

[@DENVEROUTDOORMAN]

Nope wimpy music

[@bite-sizedshorts9635]

@@DENVEROUTDOORMAN You obviously never attended a Chicago concert. You're probably way too young. I saw them in 1970.

[@johnb2905]

No auto tune !

[@robertsmith4019]

No snot rings, fake drum beats, or face tats either - just rock.

[@loricarlson8823]

Our high school band was invited to march in a parade in Chicago. We were able to stay a couple of extra days to go to the museum and attend a huge concert in the park for their 4th of July celebration. We actually got to see Chicago (the band) play several of their hits. Our band director inspired so many children to join and continue band because he chose to invest in the current music for us to play. Even the visiting teams loved when our pep band played 25 or 6 to 4. Our trumpet section blew everyone's socks off. I'm thrilled that you enjoyed the music that I still love listening to!

[@vivianidelacerda9708]

Great memories...

[@IamAmericasDaughter]

Terry is a savage on the guitar. Seen them twice and both times nobody sits everyone is up dancing with each other. Everyone walks out happy and loving everyone!

[@jerryhenson6352]

70s were special. Everyone shared. The , "ahem" fog could get so thick, you could hardly see the stage. So I've heard if course.

[@jamesmiller1048]

Listening to bands like Chicago or Steely Dan is like unwrapping a gift with each song. The moment the music begins, it transports you to another place or time, leaving you completely immersed. Their sound isn't just heard; it’s an experience that stays with you, drawing you in every time.

[@PogueMahone1]

This is especially true with Steely Dan!

[@ncwoodworker]

Yes! Steely Dan. Ricky don’t loose that number. Great times for sure

[@garyanthony2440]

Steely Dan WOW.

[@alpetrocelli4465]

Chicago was a monster while Terry Kath was alive. After he died, they became a pop ballad machine under Peter Cetera, the bass player’s lead. I saw them in ‘69 at DePaul University in Chicago, where the horn section went to school. Their first album is one of the best debut albums of the era. ✌️❤️🎶

[@ImaDogTrainer]

First 5 albums were great! Every song.

[@DRAGON_FAN_TIM]

Walter Parazaider always says we became a band in Chicago on February 15th nineteen hundred and 65. Also he has dementia now which is super sad.

[@loadedorygun]

I heard someone say Chicago were great until Cetera got locked in a Hallmark store over a weekend. Lol

[@hourihan58]

Still Monsters, I will be at the concert tomorrow night in San DIego. Still three original members going strong.

[@DRAGON_FAN_TIM]

@@loadedorygun he left because chicago dumped david foster as producer so he left with foster to go solo.

[@Hendomonster]

To quote the great John McClane, "Welcome to the party, Pal." Terry Kath was one of the greatest guitarists you never heard of. There's a documentary about him, done by his daughter, that is well worth watching. I believe it's called "The Terry Kath Experience."

[@lindasalvaterra1304]

Are you kidding me? Never heard of Chicago? They are so awesome! Next should be ….Does Anybody Really Know What Time It Is and Saturday In the Park! This is how good music used to be!!

[@cog4life]

Yes it is

[@amandatolleson7740]

YES, FOR SURE!

[@calkelpdiver]

Beginnings with Bobby Lamm on lead vocals. Then "I'm a Man" with Kath on lead vocals. Both songs build up and just jam out.

[@FranklinJuniper-uh2lk]

He is from another country & is much younger. Of course he has not heard these bands. I admire him for listening now.

[@texhomadentrepair6967]

There is not a better song to get your blood pumped up!

[@RickBowman-sw5uw]

I want to thank you for keeping this music alive. I love seeing the younger reviewers like you and others that are discovering what we grew up with - no computers, no auto tune, just pure talent and love for their craft

[@honestreviewsonly1915]

My favorite band and I’ve seen them about 100 times in person. To me, 25 or 6 to 4 is the best rock song of all time. 😊

[@davidwalker5214]

We boomers had bands that thrilled and excited us . Pure and simply awesome ! We had Rock and Roll !

[@sueprator9314]

Amen

[@FRAME5RS]

I'm 64 and my Spotify playlist is full of the old songs. When I'm alone in the car they are on blast and I am 15 again.

[@bite-sizedshorts9635]

@@FRAME5RS I have all of the old records, everything that charted from 1950 to a few years ago. I quit buying 45s in 1986 and buy mostly old LPs or reissue CDs. I'm not paying some service to hear the songs again, when I can play my own homemade computer files through my stereo anytime I wish for free.

[@pamjarrett-s9s]

That’s Terry Kath on guitar. Jimi Hendrix once said Terry was the greatest guitarist in the Universe

[@jrtmanmd]

High praise coming from Hendrix!

[@caroleann_2142]

​@@jrtmanmdHendrix was a humble soul & both Hendrix & Kath were intimidated by each other. KATH WAS A GENIUS❤

[@calkelpdiver]

Hendrix told Bobby Lamm "Your guy is better than me." Saw/read this in an interview with Lamm about Chicago and Terry Kath in particular. I saw Chicago in 1986, after Kath had passed away. One of the best concerts I've seen in my life. They played for 2 1/2 hours. No fancy show/dancers/posing... bullshit like today. The whole band was on stage and just jamming away for 2 1/2 hours. This band is about talent and musicianship, period.

[@newnoggin2]

I tried to copy both and Kath was better than Hendrix. It was not close

[@juliebeans5000]

Kath was the lifeblood and keeper of the keys to this band, IMO. I saw them when I was a sophomore in high school and they toured for Chicago X. He died just a few months later. They certainly tried to hold it together, but I think all of their adventure and edginess slowly drained out of them. It was rough watching one of the most unique and creative bands of the 20th century turn into the musical equivalent of My Little Pony. 😢

[@schuberttim]

Just look at Terry Kath's fingers flying up, down and all around on the fretboard and you see why Jimi Hendrix loved his playing so much.

[@olmanrock5381]

Hendrix and Clapton both said Terry Kath had the best hands they’d ever seen. His accidental gunshot suicide was tragic on so many levels

[@Augirl78]

Terry kath was one of my top 5

[@njlauren]

It wasn't suicide, it was just plain stupidity. There is a great documentary about kath on freevee ,about his daughter who never knew him Learning about him.

[@njlauren]

I wasn't suicide, it was just plain stupid. There is a great documentary about him on Freevee , about his daughter who never knew him going on a journey to find out about him.

[@rogerc9245]

Just accidental. And tragically foolish 😢

[@njlauren]

@@rogerc9245 Yeah, if you saw the documentary about Terry, it was all around. He had his issues, with drugs and drinking, the real tragedy to me is he never really got to see his daughter grow up.

[@billsager5634]

Peter Cetera (bass), Terry Kath (Guitar), and Robert Lamm (Keyboards) were ALL lead singers for Chicago during their glory days. Each had a unique sound, which may be why their harmonies were so good. For example, check out the song "Beginnings' which Lamm sings or "Color My World" or "Make Me Smile" which Kath performs lead. Maybe even "Saturday in the Park" in which both Lamm and Cetera perform lead vocals.

[@americanwomanFL]

Agree, and in my mind's eye, I can still see Peter go on his tiptoes as he reached those high notes. 😊

[@EllieJoyce-p1d]

The first time I heard Chicago Transit Authority was my 1st year (1969)at university and I had 2nd row seats. The main act was Sam and Dave and Chicago was the warm up group. What an evening! I saw Chicago again in 2022 on that year's tour. They still sound amazing!

[@bite-sizedshorts9635]

I saw Chicago in 1970 on a college scholarship weekend when I was a senior in high school. I had never been to a concert, so I sat up close to the front so I could see them. I was almost deaf when the show was over. It took my ears a while to recover. It was great.

[@RR-0702]

Living back in the 60's, 70's and even a bit of the 80's was like living in musical heaven !! Your next Chicago tune : I'm a man - from the same live concert !! Love watching you reactions !!

[@nysunflower9439]

True.

[@ReaperFerril]

As a "Certified Geezer" (71) who is still listening to music coming out today, I find it particularly enjoyable watching these videos as a younger generation discovers the music I grew up with and realizes not only is a lot of it pretty damn awesome, but that much of what we hear these days directly descends from what came before. Keep searching, Bro; there's a lot out there worth rediscovering (and not just the hits).

[@shilohauraable]

71 here, too! And I feel the same way! I love hearing our music thru new eyes & ears! We had so much real talent then. Did we fully appreciate it? Or did we think it would just continue forever? ❤

[@juliataylor707]

You got that right..lol

[@jazzyboy7784]

I'm with you guys...it was a special time back then.

[@Carlos559Caps]

Lots of new psychedelic rock out there that’s amazing.

[@ReaperFerril]

@@Carlos559Caps Check out "The Chesterfield Kings"--garage meets "Strawberry Alarm Clock."

[@gregjohnson7270]

You're spot on, he was writing a song early in the morning and it was amazing, I was a rock drummer in a local rock band in SE Kansas. And Chicago was one of my favorite bands in the early 1970's as the Beatles were on the way out. And they did it live as well as they did it on the album. Best

[@joonzville]

Sebs, I highly, HIGHLY recommend reacting to the full studio version of their song "Beginnings". Will blow your mind!

[@mayLibertyprevail1a]

⬆⬆⬆⬆⬆ This right here! 💜 "Beginnings"! 💜

[@karenscigliano9787]

Yes-- what he said!!!

[@headlibrarian1996]

Though I usually prefer the studio version of most songs, I think the 1970 Tanglewood live version of Beginnings is better.

[@dougdornseif]

Then watch Leonid and Friends version of Beginnings. It will blow your mind for its spot-on accuracy!!

[@lokisan100]

Yes, it will!

[@lorifriesen5415]

Yup - this is what we got to listen to on the radio, day in and day out!

[@kathykurtz9999]

“Just you and me “ and “if you leave me now” give me goosebumps every time I hear them. I also love “Saturday in the Park”

[@BosLady-w3k]

My poor neighbors in the Summer of 1970. I could not get enough of this song and played it constantly at full volume with the windows open. What a great summer it was!

[@rickthoma6428]

One of my favorite bands.They were all talented,and different from other bands.Thank you!

[@salamanca1954]

These children are discovering the amazing music we grew up with.

[@rb2287]

Congratulations! Chicago just entered the room! You will NOT be disappointed with most, if not all, of their music! Their stuff is truly magical!

[@jw70467]

old Chicago. when the horns fell out of favor, I know they sold a lot of records, but they lost something

[@wallacewhipps1206]

Bass player and singer, Peter Cetera, got in a fight at a Cubs game and got his jaw broken in three places. Cetera found that when they cut the wires off, he could only gingerly open his mouth, afraid to have his jaw stuck open again. It changed his entire singing style and had the fortunate side effect of producing one of their best-loved hits, ‘25 or 6 to 4‘.

[@danielfox6907]

At Dodger stadium, by 3 dodger fans, a few weeks before this live performance. You can detect a wince at times.

[@wallacewhipps1206]

@@danielfox6907 Yep, the Cubs beat the Dodgers 7-0 and him being a Cubs fan and celebrating at Dodgers stadium combined with alcohol doesn't turn out well.

[@barbt00]

I found your channel by accident. I have stayed up most of the night watching your reaction to the music that I grew up listening to. I just love your reactions! All this music has been a such a fixture in the fabric of my life I couldn't imagine being without it. As an example my Mom was huge Moody Blues fan, so am I and I passed this love down to my 30 year old daughter. What a joy this evening/morning has been!

[@AFmedic]

Don't forget about Danny Seraphine on drums. Whenever talking about great drummers they always mention Neil Peart & John Bonham (definitely great drummers) surrounded by their huge kit, yet they never mention Danny who constantly kills it using basically a starter kit (bass, floor tom, 1 or 2 toms, and a crash, ride & high-hat cymbal.

[@jvburnes]

Yes, ironically they got rid of Danny because they were never satisfied that he could maintain a consistent beat. Sounds like got fixated on it and couldn't let it go.

[@craigw1911]

Danny's a great jazz drummer, who impressed the great drummer Buddy Rich. Just as Terry Kath impressing Jimi Hendrix. When the recognized leaders of their craft respect your talents, you are really something else!

[@owendormanen]

Chicago was his idea.

[@craigw1911]

@@owendormanen Along with Walt Parazaider. Walt wanted to do a rock band with horns, they used to practice at his parents' house when most of the guys were in college. Kath was self-taught.

[@biscaynediver]

If you love Danny, check out this crazy mashup between Danny and Igor Javad-Zade (Leonid & Friends). Danny thought so much of Leonid & Friends and Igor that he flew to L.A. and sat in with them. Crazy!

[@zipadeed00dah]

I can't explain to you how much us nerdy high school marching band geeks loved and appreciated Chicago and Blood Sweat & Tears back in the day.

[@scottfaucher5412]

Ya can't leave out Earth Wind & Fire when talking horns 😉 Your's Truly Gen X Woman Mom and Wife

[@DeborahArnold-r8f]

My high school band played this song (short version of course).

[@EdwardCooler-py6mu]

Amen! I was one of them!

[@teresamontgomery9060]

High school bands play this song to this day. What a great era of music to grow up with.😊

[@azriel3152]

Fellow band nerd! Loved playing their music!

[@puddysue]

What a phenomenal group... SO much talent. Have loved them ever since they came on the scene.

[@sbalsamo410]

A bunch of the guys are from the NW side of Chicago. My cousin grew up with them. He said they always checked on old friends, even when they were huge. This is what we heard on the radio growing up. All the music that amazes you. We were so lucky. Loved this!

[@teresayocum5463]

I am a 62 yr old Grandma,and Chicago was one of my all time favorites,we were so blessed about 10yrs ago to see them at an outdoor concert at a local Casino. My husband just passed away in June,after 42 yrs of marriage,today is his birthday....thank you so much for this beautiful memory,on this hard day for me,I'm so glad I still have my Chicago hat he bought me that day❤❤they are so amazing😊

[@shelleychaffin3758]

So very sorry for your loss 💔

[@artburke2497]

So sorry for the loss of your dear husband. Chicago is one of my very favorites. Kath was such a great writer and guitarist.

[@lanadellhatestheclock3325]

Sorry for your loss.

[@ktwoa]

I’m so pleased you are sharing great songs and musicians from the past!! This song was one of the great American songs of the late ‘60’s and early ‘70’s! I’m so pleased you enjoyed the music of the day which influenced our lives

[@cherrypickerguitars]

I loved the “horn bands” of the 70’s - Chicago, Blood Sweat and Tears, Tower of Power and Canada’s Lighthouse!

[@njlauren]

I also suggest you hook up with earth wind and fire, they were incredible musicians.

[@markr.1984]

Ides of March had one hit (Vehicle) in '70 that had terrific horns too.

[@njlauren]

@@markr.1984 A number of bands had horns. You could give the obvious one, Herb Alpert and the Tijuana Brass *lol*, but then Motown relied heavily on horns, so of course did Earth Wind and fire. As a side note BB King on his sirius channel mentioned that he, Jimmi Hendrix and Chicagos brass section did a jam session at Electric Ladyland Studios in the Village in NYC. Sadly the tapes were lost, that would have been something.

[@CarenBoBearin]

​@njlauren Two weeks ago, I saw both Chicago AND Earth, Wind & Fire touring together. EW&F played the first hour, and then the stage was reconfigured for Chicago to play. After another equipment rearrangement, both bands joined forces and sang songs from both their song catalogues. Freakin' Fantastic!!! It was in a large, packed arena and Chicago has been playing for *57* years now. (Only three original members still at it but they still sound great. )❤🎉😊

[@BlueYiperoo]

OMG Chicago was huge! They were a rock-jazz band. ALL of the band members understand and read written music so that’s why they sound so amazing! The horn section was fabulous. These guys got together when they were in college studying music!

[@hollylooyeah]

I really enjoy watching your reactions and hearing what you have to say. When you decided to listen to the album version I thought that was pure gold. I really like how you want to get to the bottom of things and experience it fully

[@VikiAnderson]

I wish there were more real music fans like you that will learn about and preserve music by the artists of the Rock Era 50’s, 60’s, 70’s, 80’s. As music changes through the expanse of human history, this era of music is truly special. I enjoy watching you discover it. I am 69 now and I hope that it continues to inspire real talent and creativity for a very long time. Much of this music is 50 years old or longer. I think it will withstand for centuries.

[@kevinlese633]

There are those who say this is the greatest guitar solo ever. This video never gets old

[@theplanetruth]

It’s what I say!!!!

[@jean-philippeperetti8463]

I have to put it (this live solo) at number 1 as well, followed by Gilmour's Comfortably Numb during the Division Bell tour.

[@Nutty_commrenter]

What a joy to watch and listen to! Always really liked Chicago!🎶🎼🔥

[@danrossman2817]

i got to p[ay some Chicago tunes in 69 and70 in Vietnam with the 101st army band. We loved their stuff and we had the horns to do it. Great reaction

[@Ginabobena5770]

Thank you for your service.

[@mrsmissy2669]

This is my favorite band of all time, and I've been around a long while. They are incredibly talented and have numerous great songs. Listen to anything with Terry Kath playing the guitar. He passed away long before his time and the band was never the same.

[@TheDivayenta]

Have you seen the fabulous Chicago tribute band that’s taking the world by storm- Leonid and Friends? They’re from Russia and will take you back the perfection of young live Chicago. They’re on YT- thank me later! ❤

[@KingBobCat]

I've read that this song was written by Robert Lamm (who is still the keyboard player in the band). It's apparently about a sleepless song-writing night in a house overlooking LA (as I recall). Just an absolutely amazing song from an amazing band. RIP Terry Kath. 👍

[@Jessedog11]

Saturday in The park live is awesome as well

[@terri2494]

Yes! I was going to suggest that one too!

[@lenoreandreas4000]

My obsessive favorite in 1974, 8 years old. I aDORed that song!

[@liennosnikcid]

Glad you got to finally hear what us old guys grew up with. Better late than never!

[@schuberttim]

Yes, this is one of the most literal great songs that I've ever heard, a song about writing a song in the middle of the night. I loved it the first time I heard it and still listen to it at least once every few months.

[@craigbachman5765]

POSSIBLY THE GREATEST GUITAR SOLO PERIOD THE STUDIO SOLO IS CLASSIC

[@moonrich3492]

Not as good as Clem Clempson's (Humble Pie, Colosseum) live performance on The Grass Is Always Greener.

[@FranklinJuniper-uh2lk]

Prince live While My Guitar Gently Weeps

[@newnoggin2]

Hendrix and I agree.

[@LordWood-wj7em]

Obviously you are not a guitar player

[@FranklinJuniper-uh2lk]

Obviously you have not seen the video.

[@marydaley4144]

I am taking my 24-year-old son to see them. It's a moral imperative - my responsibility as a parent - to teach my children about this music!

[@dow311]

Very funny.

[@TheDivayenta]

If you want to see their music done to total perfection with joy- take your son to see the Russian Chicago tribute band- Leonid and Friends. Their performances are beyond amazing and they sound like Chicago would’ve sounded with current sound engineering. They’re all over YT. ❤

[@rts3613]

They've been touring with Earth Wind and Fire for years. Two of the greatest bands and horn sections ever. A can't miss concert to expose anyone to great music.

[@Ray_LF]

I salute you and approve of your mission to combat bad music with good.

[@TheWynch]

I was that kind of parent too, our daughter just flew from Alaska to Atlanta just to see their show , she said it was pretty dang good for old men, lol. They were with Earth Wind and Fire and she thought the money was well spent. The show was sold out.

[@BudFanton]

I am 76 years old. I am so happy to witness your reaction to this incredible part of my musical upbringing.

[@Bogart61]

Jimi Hendrix actually loved to see Terry Kath perform!

[@michaelbevan539]

He also said the horn section shared one lung.

[@livingandriding]

25 or 6 to 4...It is the time that this song was created. 25 or 26 minutes to 4 am.........I saw Chicago last year in Northern Ca. Thunder Valley Amphitheatre, outdoor concert. It was a amazing concert. I have realized since watching these reaction music videos, just how fortunate I was to be a teenager with this music! No cell phones, no distractions, just real talented musicians!

[@bleckandbleck]

I saw Crowded House last night in Chicago and the guitarist said he wrote the song he just played at about 3:35 am when he couldn’t sleep. Then it dawned on me, that time is 25 or 6 to 4. I think he may been telling a joke that only I got.

[@livingandriding]

@@bleckandbleck No that's correct. This song was created when he had writers block and was writing a song at 25 or 26 minutes to 4am..while he was sitting cross legged on the floor. That is exactly how the title was formed.....great band.

[@lokisan100]

We were the lucky ones!

[@terrancemartin9192]

I’ve been listening to this song for 50 years and its beauty still makes me weep. Such a deeply talented band! And Terry Kath? Original guitar God.

[@keithcarper8809]

The band was put together by the guys in the horn section. They wanted to be in a rock band but not stuck in the back doing dance routines. They wanted to be out front with the guitar and vocalist They also wrote many of the songs and did the arrangements. A great band and I won't argue the #13 ranking. ☮💜🎶

[@geraldherrmann787]

Terry Kath, Jan Akkerman and Rory Gallagher are the three guitarists who definitely belong in the pantheon of the ten greatest rock-guitarists of all time … but keep getting forgotten.

[@bobf9749]

Having some fun watching younger people discover this music. The more you listen, the more you’ll understand us old-timers. Our minds were blown early and often, every time we turned on the radio.

[@SG-js2qn]

This is a great concert with more to watch from it. Chicago is one of those bands that has a different sound early from later on. This particular song and style is from early Chicago. Definitely listen to more early Chicago. The earliest single from them, off their debut album, was "Does Anybody Really Know What Time It Is?" and it has a swingy 60s pop sound. Their second album had the two hits "Make Me Smile" and "25 or 6 to 4." It's a concept album based around an idea called "Ballet for a Girl in Buchannon." Early Chicago blends into later Chicago around '76.

[@tjrivers]

Glad you checked the studio version as well, so clear, sharp and harmonic…

[@lovesmusic0845]

Chicago was my favorite band as a kid. I’ve seen them in concert twice. Color my World, If You Leave Me Now, Saturday in the Park. Listening to them live is amazing. The wall of sound in person will flow right through your body. It’s an experience. One note for Sebs. I’m sorry people are giving you a hard time. That’s not fair. You’re doing a great job on this channel.

[@stevemercer6976]

I love that James Pankow (on trombone) is acting like his own band's biggest fan.

[@i.marchand4655]

Me, too. I believe that, although Kath led the group while on stage, Pankow kind of led the horn section (I'm certain he did all the arranging for the horns, but of course that wasn't while on stage). So Pankow had reason to keep an eye on Terry, but man, he is digging every note while Terry is on a solo. He may actually have been his own band's biggest fan.

[@Brockthedog315]

@@i.marchand4655 pankow was one of my idols when I was learning trombone. Chicago my favorite band. Still go down the rabbit hole when to this day listening to them. Never gets old.

[@mayLibertyprevail1a]

Love Jimmy! So much energy in concert.

[@karenscigliano9787]

Lol jimmy trombone -- composer extraordinaire❤

[@TonyM1961]

​@Brockthedog315 Chicago and (believe it or not) Herb Alpert And The Tijuana Brass were my big two while learning trombone myself in younger days.

[@KennyFisher-io4dm]

Been a Chicago fan since the early 70s! Own a '67 Camaro SS 350 convertible 49 years! I was in the USCG in the 70s and drove 200 miles n 2.5 hours, going through Richmond, and got a ticket early AM listening to this on 8track! My favorite Chicago song is Make me smile(Girl from Buchanon)! Still love my 67 and my wife of 48 years, and will never forget the only time Diana and I saw Chicago at the Scope in Norfolk! Got high from second hand pot smoke! Terry Kath is IMO the greatest guitar player I've ever seen perform!

[@Emilypost70]

Darlin from this Baby boomer who pioneered this music …you don’t know about our music because every time I’d play it for my son he’d roll his eyes and either turn it off or play his own music 🤷‍♀️ but we’re here now and I’m enjoying your reactions so much ❤

[@teachscott]

Their music totally catches you off guard but your ears know what to expect...something comfortably familiar in their SOUND...yes that strat has everyhing to do with it!!!!!

[@davidlestervoice8914]

One of the "go-to" songs from Chicago for a vast majority of high school marching and pep bands through the 1970s.👍

[@rrrjjj5572]

This band really is freakin' awesome! I grew up listening to them in high school. So many, many great Chicago songs. It's really nice to know you are bringing them into the present. Thank you.

[@biggregb]

Cool to see young people discovering great music of the past. As a gen-xer this is what we fell asleep to in the 70s and 80s on Friday and Saturday nights. There's a reason why we think we lived through the greatest music ever.

[@athenasbodyathenasbody1634]

Hendrix was asked " how does it feel to be the greatest guitarist of all time?" He said, "I dont know, ask Terry Kath".

[@ugadawgs1990]

Never happened, but it lets someone quote it for every other guitarist out there.

[@CarenBoBearin]

Unfortunately, Super Guitarist, Terry Kath, passed away in 1978, from a handgun accident. There are only 3 original members still performing, 57 years! later. I saw them two weeks ago at a large, packed arena and, trust me the songs hold up great. I've gone to over 30 of their concerts since my 18th birthday in 1975. They never disappoint! Check out their Chicago at Carnegie Hall album (Chicago IV) from 1971. FANTASTIC!

[@thomas2782]

This was my high school.. I played trumpet, and we did numerous Chicago songs... Especially in the stage band.

[@graceholaday4793]

Whenever I hear this song I'm reminded of being in highschool band playing this song at a halftime show!

[@RebeccaRaven]

Love the horns...Check out Al Kooper's Blood, Sweat, and Tears and Paul Butterfield Blues Band (with the amazing Gene Dinwiddie on sax) for mor early horn mischief. Buddy Miles also had an excellent brass section.

[@UKcanuck55]

Terry Kath was the heart and soul of early Chicago and his loss was incalculable.

[@alcambrola2834]

I had the good fortune of seeing Terry play 8 times and words can't describe his virtuosity.

[@johnluciano6655]

Same Tanglewood Concert… “I’m a man!” Phenomenal you’ll love it!

[@mikeskinner45]

FYI, the chord progression is Am; Am(G-bass note);Am(F#-bass); F, E, over and over. Bridge is F; C; G; F, back to Am. The last chord that was blowing your mind is the horns playing a B minor triad over the rhythm playing Am. Terry Kath was the most versatile guitar player ever . I was fortunate enuff to see the original 7 three times in 69/70.

[@malachi2371]

Just tripped onto your channel and was skeptical. What sets you apart from others who do the same type of reaction channel is what you bring the table and helping us understand what is happening musically. I hope you will keep doing that for artist like myself. We can learn from the greats as interpreted through your music knowledge. Thank you.

[@dannymoore6886]

When Jimi Hendrix was asked by interviewers in the US what it felt like being the greatest guitar player in the world, he would reply. I don't know you better go ask Terry Kath.

[@DeannaAKADeanna]

Yes, a horn section! Think of Earth, Wind, & Fire's R&B, KC & Thr Sunshine Band's funk disco, and any ska without horns... horns are great stuff! When I was a kid, we in our family learned how to play musical instruments. My big brother picked up the trombone and was pretty good (high school who had a marching, symphonic, & stage bands). He learned the trombone part to this and crushed it! I played flute. All I could do is threaten to learn a Jethro Tull/Ian Anderson tune and get a microphone when I got to be his age. 😂

[@chrisnolte2277]

“Effen “ goosebumps from this 72 year old… taking me back to about 1968! First time catching your reactions and you picked a true classic! Awesome! Vicariously… indeed!

[@texashookem22]

They are STILL touring live (albeit with some band changes, namely Kath and Cetera being gone), but they still absolutely NAIL everything. I had the privilege of seeing them live 2 years ago in Shreveport. If you get the chance to go see them, don't hesitate!

[@timothyadams6163]

Well, I haven't read all the replies , but everyone in the band except Robert Lamm has a degree in music, what a concept! He did many of of the lyrics and couldn't read music,,,,

[@sabrinapittsley2304]

Terry Kath looks like he was a big guy. The guitar looks small in comparison to his body. He’s going crazy on that thang. 😊So sad fooling around with his gun, thinking it was unloaded was so damn tragic. RIP Terry😢

[@Bronxxxnyc]

If you like this, you have to check out the concert they did with Earth, Wind & Fire. They all took the stage together (it seemed like 100 of them) and sung eachothers songs. It was amazing!

[@carolyninman90]

I love Color My World. My 4 favorite bands were/still are Three Dog Night, Bread, Chicago, and the Eagles. Fantastic music!

[@markh.7650]

Welcome back to the 70's. Stay a while. You can check out any time you like, but your mind will never leave. I put Chicago in the same mental folder as E.L.O. Both of them make magic blending non-traditional instruments into rock songs.

[@tommonk7651]

Fantastic decade for music, if I do say so myself - a child of the 70s….

[@skfineshriber]

So great to see you really appreciating Chicago, Three Dog Night and others! I’m a big fan of horns and saxophones in rock.

[@PatrickFlanagan-k8v]

Terry Kath was the lead guitarist. Someone once asked Jimi Hendrix what it was like to be the best guitarist in the world, and he said "I don't know, ask Terry Kath". He was a gun collector and sadly he accidentaly shot and killed himself while cleaning one of his guns, not realizing there was a round in the chamber. People also don't know that Pete Cetera who was the lead singer on "25 or 6 to 4" was a big Chicago Cubs fan and was at a Dodgers game against the Cubs and got jumped and beat up after a game and had his jaw partially wired shut, but he sung on the live Tanglewood version anyway.