Terry Kath and Chicago In Tokyo, Japan 1972

The band performs at the Nippon Budokan in Tokyo during their June, 1972 Japan/Australia Tour. This is a restored version of the video, with a clearer view of Terry's incredible fretwork during, "A Song For Richard and His Friends" and the only video we have of the trippy, "Fancy Colours". With Terry on his Les Paul Professional and Stratocaster, we see the force and power of Chicago with Terry Kath.

[@JohnnyG1956]

Up until 3 months ago, I had no idea of who Terry Kath was.... I never hear his name. Having learned his name and after watching a ton of Chicago videos, I believe he may the best guitarist of all time.

[@steveantin3681]

Jimi Hendrix said Terry was a better guitar player than he was

[@laurenval2370]

You betcha!

[@todddillon613]

Glad to Have You as Another FAN of Terry! The G.O.A.T.!

[@kimmcinerney5418]

Yes agree. Its a crime he is rarely mentioned amongst greatest if all time! Maybe be because he died fairly young. 😢

[@billpresing5568]

@@kimmcinerney5418 I had just written a long comment to you, but it disappeared. Anyway many are to soon gone. Spread the word spread this Music, and keep it ALIVE !!

[@martinrobertson7006]

Ain’t no way it gets old by I’m almost 71 m been listening to the old group since 1970

[@davidlemmon66]

same!

[@jun1956]

Same! I'm 67 y old, from Yokohama Japan. Old but good days.

[@SalvadorGarcia-h7l]

Con terry desaparecio el verdadero mundo

[@chetstevensq]

1970? You started late!

[@Msterri51]

Chicago was never the same after the untimely death of TK and Peter Cetera leaving for a solo career. They were the rock & roll of the band. IMO ...

[@briansam2524]

Terry Kath was a BADASS on the guitar, its a shame he's not ranked amongst the 100 all-time greats, when you get a complement from someone like Jimi Hendrix, you know where you belong, Terry Kath was one of rock's greatest guitarists who never got his due during his lifetime.

[@deenalaux5182]

Yes, indeed!!! Too bad they showed more of Peter’s butt and not enough of Terry playing!!

[@small_ed]

These "all-time greats" polls are meaningless anyway.

[@mirrormundo]

Because Terry Kath was a BADASS with guns too. He blew his brains out while playing russian roulette with himself... 2nd Amendment 😄LoL

[@Andrewkafp]

He was probably in the top 100. It is really only someone's opinion who the best is It's not like sport.. It is all about who's playing YOU like the best. For me there are about 20 guitarists who are my favourite and Terry is one of them

[@briansam2524]

@@Andrewkafp - You actually have a point, I don't like how magazines and other similar saying or taking a poll who's the greatest, yes, I do agree its you or whomever likes to hear play, the real opinion is the person themself who likes to hear what they want to hear.

[@adude394]

Terry left us 45 years ago today, and still casts a massive shadow over rock and roll. Those who understand music appreciate just what a genius he was. Those who don't, well, they really don't know what they're missing, do they?

[@robertfenkell2522]

Well said

[@castorkat4868]

AMAZING GUITARIST !!!!

[@MikeSmith-ye2ms]

Not the same band without him. Great talent!!

[@boblovesqueen6290]

I agree as Jimi Hendricks once said "I'm pretty good but that kath guy blows me away!"

[@ruchem71]

Alcohol and guns don't play well together.

[@eolden7749]

I've been a Chicago fan for 50 years. Is it just me but the music just dosen't get old.

[@tbz1551]

E Older Much of the post Kath era doesn’t age as well.

[@wflores7]

Bro... don’t feel bad. I am a fan since I was a freshman college in 1970 and I’m still in love with this band. I am 66 now. This is the type of band that once you are in to it, will be part of your life for ever...

[@PowderMill]

You guys are just old farts & fossils... 😉👍🏻 And... I'm proud to be one of you! I'm 55 and when I was 7 or 8 , I discovered the Great Chicago. That Christmas my folks got me the CTA double album and an older (non-working) Garrard turntable. I had spent the year building a Heathkit amplifier (mono!) and had dug up an old pair of speakers that functioned but needed some loving care to restore the damaged wood cabinets. Their goal (& mine 😎) was to repair the turntable and get down to the fun part... Listening! It took me just a week or two. Nowadays there is "Autotune" which makes everything and everyone --> THE SAME! Oh well, A great trip down memory lane. Btw: As a teen, hearing of Terry Kath's death, I became fervently anti-gun. I was living in NJ, so that was the norm anyway. Thank God, I grew up and discovered the CONSTITUTION! I became a cop and volunteer firefighter/emt and am now an NRA firearms safety instructor. Lesson -- DRUGS & GUNS DON'T MIX! Rip Mr. Kath. Thanks for the memories and outstanding music.

[@ryanbates8766]

RBAD RBAD lm a old fart in England and l don’t think they are as good without Terry, the same with the Stones without Brian Jones.

[@rogm8577]

Rbad Rbad Cant appreciate your sarcasm or sincerity or service to your fellow man any more than to say so here in the public sphere. Thank you for helping to restore some of my faith in humanity. Rock on sir.

[@JohnnyMacalvee-cf7et]

You know what blows my mind about Terry Kath? On the song "Beginnings," This guy, Terry likely says, to himself, this song is so F-ing great, I don't need to overplay on it. That was what blew my mind about early Chicago. Kath could have been one of the most 5 famous guitarists ever on talent alone. But, he was for the band first. And dominated singing, songwriting, and guitar playing.

[@CasimirMandli]

Raw pure and natural music. Everything is original. Layers and layers of music.

[@danathompson4210]

In 1968, I attended the Jimi Hendrix concert at the Indiana Fairgrounds Coliseum and the back up band was The Chicago Transit Authority. We had never heard of these guys. Then they came out blasting “Introduction” as their lead song, and we were all TOTALLY blown away. Kath was bigger than life!! Plus, we had never heard of such a thing as a rock band with horns!! OMG! One of my life’s greatest experiences!!❤❤❤

[@yurkjaz1866]

A friend in my neighborhood first introduced me to Chicago’s music back in 1970 (Live at Carnegie Hall). I was completely hooked after that. Those guys could jam with the best of them. TK was a complete animal on guitar and had an awesome singing style. Got to see them in person in 1975 (17 years old) at Chicago Stadium with The Beach Boys, 15th row! I was in heaven, knowing that for one night they were performing right in front of me! I got to see them two more times before Kath died. I cried the day I heard the news about him. But, what a legacy they’ve left us. So glad I was able to grow up during their time here on earth.

[@jefflewis5546]

Best Chicago line up ever. Terry Kath is missed !

[@ThankYouPageMagic]

Such a shame that Terry Kath isn't with us any more. He was an astounding guitarist

[@j2mutch1]

And VOCALIST!

[@judyledbetter3915]

@@j2mutch1 Word! 😀 God Bless.

[@markthompson2258]

Terry is no longer here, but his spirit and his music will always be with us !! ❤♡💙

[@1995themike]

He was, and still is my all time favorite That was the end of Chicago when he past!

[@PowderMill]

Watch the new documentary by his daughter! (On KZbin for around $5 bucks or so.. ) It was great! But drugs really do suck... they took so much talent to an early grave. With Terry it was stupid handling of one of those evil handguns that led to his demise. That's a shame for sure but no reason to banish a constitutionally guaranteed right. RIP Mr. Kath.

[@billperspic2479]

pretty amazing to think there has never been a better ensemble than these guys. Terry Kath. absolutely amazing!

[@SteveAspesi-zn3rd]

Terry KATH absolutely donated at Tanglewood 1970, watch!!!

[@jacobheaney3836]

Chicago are one of my favourite bands of all time. They have the melodies that weak my knees, they have the virtuosic musicianship that bring tears to my eyes. Seriously, no one else that I’ve listened to can bring a group of people together and have them be equally talented in both vocal & instrumental ability.

[@patriciamurphy6559]

Jimmy Hendrix once said Terry was the best guitarist in the universe! That's something coming from him!

[@mattgoldberg4335]

Very few bands have this quality of musicianship, writing and vocals - with three terrific leads. Very, very few!

[@CHRISTINEAZ]

Not sure there are any or were any except original Chicago

[@bigdaddylongstroke3559]

Steely Dan comes to mind. ❤️

[@countryboy6767]

Um hm m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=4086130894764409&id=100001026151518

[@SquirrelMan1332]

Agreed... So much talent...

[@veliabarrera2691]

A Very Terrific Band!!

[@gaborszekeres1672]

Three perfect singer, three perfect horns, a perfect rhythm section and plenty of great compositions. One of the best rock-bands ever.

[@suzibuero5857]

Here in Wis. '.same - same- it don't get better than these guys BEST JAZZ ROCK THAT'LL EVER LIVE!❤❤❤❤

[@johnodacre3881]

Terry Kath ... The Heart and Soul of the greatest band of all time

[@kathiorendain8074]

I am completely blown away!!!!!!!!!!!!! Rest in peace Terry Kath You were the very best!!!!!!!!!

[@zombywoof1015]

The deeper I dive the more I discover just how talented these 6 were.

[@zgfit]

7

[@adrianbenalak274]

Totalmente de acuerdo pero ellos en ese tiempo en total eran 7 elementos ! Después ingresaría , años después Laudio Soarez de Oliveira como percusionista en Chicago VIII , ( ya desde el VI y VII había participado como invitado y músico de de sesión ) siendo 8 en total hasta Chicago 14! Cambiando de disquera a WEA !!! Para 1982 ! Saludos desde CDMX hoy tengo 64 años y soy fan de ellos desde 1970!!! 👍😃🇲🇽

[@Ghost1126]

Which one isn't included in your "talented 6"?

[@MarkingTime34]

Absolutely, but there were 7... Terry Kath(g), Peter Cetera(b),Danny Seraphine(d), Robert Lamm(p, organ, etc), Lee Loughnane (trumpet, flugelhorn), Walt Parazaider(reeds n flute), James Pankow ('bone)... we dare not dismiss or forget any... they almost all wrote for/with each other, played till fingers bled to get and stay TIGHT, and to honor their heroes (in 3-5 GENRES of music across hundreds of years), and to love and serve their adopted brothers, their audience, ...heck, even their families back home. All hail the "REAL Chicago 7" (and just as political as the '68 Grant Park/DNC Chicago Seven radicals, too... and miraculously, with a BACKBEAT!)

[@judyledbetter3915]

Terry Kath Miss You Man! Rest in Peace, Dear 👼. God Bless.

[@tonyrossodivita9180]

In their early first 5 years, perhaps the best band ever.

[@ScottyWig]

Tend to agree 👍 Those early Allman Brothers were right up there too !

[@hardrockcurry67]

全盛期の武道館公演を映像で観られるなんて素晴らしい！！#budokan

[@chagnonp7]

And a great underrated drummer.

[@glennhecker4422]

Daniel Seraphine, the original drummer. An absolute cyclone!

[@davidevans1420]

James Pankow is on fire. One of his best live raw performances. Robert's singing was exceptional. Peter Cetera on State of the Union was oustanding. Danny Seraphine tight on drums Terry Kath was phenomenal as usual. A monster on rhythm guitar and undefeated on lead on Make Me Smile solo...

[@derekbaker3279]

I agree. I especially loved "State of the Union"....what a groove! 👍👍

[@roseblake5803]

No wonder Hendrix wanted this band to tour with him. Each and everyone of them rocks their ass off. All are so talented!!!!!?

[@clairemacharkin5633]

Yes. His daughter said he sang with such passion. So true. I think that's the way he lived. I love the Saturday In the Park video (with Al Green in the "audience"). He's flipping burgers and stuff. I just want to give him a hug.

[@326vince]

Terry hated the horns. I dig them. But I would have loved to have heard his record. He was to begin the day he passed

[@loricunningham4730]

@@326vince Terry didn't "hate" the horn section. He just wanted to move in a different direction, without the horns.

[@daskitten1]

@@326vince Though we never got to experience his power trio, I hear it in my minds ear. Tragic loss :(

[@boblovesqueen6290]

And I read somewhere terry and jimi were thinking of performing together or jimi even toyed with the idea of joining Chicago... Just imagine jimi and Terry in the same band!! That blows me away

[@Tammyperry1]

Terry Kath was up there with Hendrix, Clapton and the rest of them. He could play the guitar and sing with the BEST of them! Rip Terry 82

[@anthonyfesta1224]

Seen TERRY KATH and Chicago in 71 for the first time I was 11. My older brother took me. Went home and nagged my father for a guitar...Thanks Terry thanks Dad!❤️❤️🎸😎

[@spiderreed350]

I take it that your Dad got you that Guitar, very cool connection.

[@rhovey1059]

Aways look in the cylinder. Just sayin

[@earlgrey3461]

I saw them in ‘71 too! Hollywood Bowl. I asked for tix for my 13th Birthday. Dad insisted that he chaperoned me (afraid of the Devil’s Lettuce! Lol!). Dad was a classically trained musician, he thought he’d hate the concert… and walked out a fan! It became sort of a bonding thing with us, he loved Chicago. RIP Terry and Dad. Amazing days back then, and wow but Terry Kath was the best!

[@spyroskanasis9579]

​@@spiderreed350😅

[@barryrahn5957]

Where did you see them?

[@thebreathalyzer]

Just wanted to extend a huge thanks to whoever is responsible for this channel. It means a lot to see someone curating all these classic live performances of one of the greatest bands.

[@terrykathspotlight9916]

You're very welcome!

[@NickRatto]

A very enjoyable set of our youth yrs n one hell of a Guitarist vocal plus n of course ,Chicago, ultimately best set of horns n all that may come to n from them 😎🎶🔜

[@werchinabound]

@@terrykathspotlight9916the audio on this is phenomenal!

[@natrixxvision6997]

These old concerts are great because Terry Kath really shines. You get to hear what a great player, great singer and great writer he was. Turn the damn radio off and watch these instead.

[@mikecarbone828]

It is wonderful to have such a recording to watch and listen to! Thank heavens this video has been posted here! It is amazing to be able to watch “Chicago”, with Terry Kath and the full band in its original lineup! Good sound quality in this video so far at 30 minutes in, video quality is fairly good as well, particularly considering that it is in 1972, I presume that this is a professional recording for a Japanese audience, since there are Japanese subtitles throughout the video, scrolling across the screen. Thanks for sharing! Please have an excellent and awesome day!

[@ianbusby1310]

Chicago Transit Authority bought the album back in late 60s and still have it. Fantastic music and under rated guitarist Terry Kath. Man!!!!😊

[@ladybuggs11]

I wish I would have been able to see this incarnation of Chicago. Terry Kath was a fantastic guitar player, and he had a soulful voice. Alas, I was but an embryo when they filmed this concert. I am happy I can at least watch these old videos, and of course still listen to their music as it is timeless. Rest In Peace, Terry Kath. Gone too soon, but you live on through the music you made.

[@JohnDoe-kn6xd]

Quick story I saw Chicago 1970 July at Tanglewood I was 15 at that time. Also that's when Joshua television recorded that footage of that show. My older brother also shot 8 mm movies of that.show. quick note Terry was awesome. Head pretty much front row seats.

[@dnettewakefield8686]

Such awesome musicianship that just doesn't exist anymore. I've loved Question 67 & 68 since I was 12 yrs old. So good to hear it again, since it's not one of the standards. Thanks for posting.

[@jimhack7439]

Terry is beyond masterful , and fills out the band unbelievably so !

[@stevebeaudry4688]

Creative blend of Rock , Blues , Jazz , R&B with meaningful lyrics and outstanding musicianship , especially Terry Kath , those first three albums were dynamic and innovative , afterwards they pivoted to a more pop sound and they lost their soul...oh well

[@sheepdog457]

They had such a different flavor when Terry was in the lead. I liked most of the Cetera era material, but the edgy Kath era was awesome.

[@326vince]

I have never watched them without Terry. It’s too much for me.

[@laurenval2370]

I agree...

[@laurenval2370]

It's just not the same. Never will be, ever. Will meet someday up there. You can bet on that!!

[@robertcloney881]

My favorite band forever. So many memories flowing back from those years. Saw them in 69 and 73. Makes me cry and smile at the same time.

[@johnknottenbelt2502]

An ABSOLUTE TREASURE ! Thanks for posting ! There is 'No Chicago' without Terry's brilliant guitar !

[@robertvaldez4229]

True Quality Musicians..no auto tune crap...Never gets Old.thank you Chicago

[@terrydaytripper]

Awesome video thank you for locating it and sharing it. It is the raw Chicago Transit Authority! Same as I witnessed in 1968 at Montreal‘s open theatre at the former expo 67 island. Terry Kath was such an amazing guitarist. But I’m also loving the amazing placements of horns. To enjoy multiple instrumental solos in one song is just so cool. They are great. Don’t get me wrong. I love Chicago today but the earlier.CTA version remains 👍👍👍

[@dustylover100]

It was 50 years ago, with the release of Saturday In The Park, that I fell in love with Chicago and never looked back.

[@per-erikgeorgsson7736]

Terry, the man!

[@per_dee_em2251]

I am so happy to have seen him, just around this same yr. Chicago was my 1st concert. I still think they were pure 🔥 I still enjoy this sound! #RIP Terry Kath

[@charlyspadin1793]

For me this is the best formation since the group existed. Especially Terry Kat Serafin on drums

[@jameswillis5624]

the music is as fresh as it was 53 years ago.I saw them in concert in jacsonville in may. even though just 3 original members the new musicians blend in great.

[@shorelined1]

Total guess...Lamm, Pankow and hmm🤔 ...another member of the brass section? (Or maybe Danny?) I've wanted to look at a new show but can't do it. I'm living in the past and enjoying it.

[@johnr3649]

He is the greatest musician… I was lucking to experience In Pittsburgh PA in 1976 live, I will never forget that experience and the way he carried the performance for Chicago. On top of that, thanks to Michael I fell that every day his spirit and soul continues with me. His artistry has certainly influenced how I view the world and the man I strive to be.

[@theitineranthistorian2024]

one of America's best all-time bands.

[@johnmanning4339]

Damn, I love the sound of the trombone, I can't help it. Such a beautiful tone !

[@stratmancruthers]

70 people don’t know greatness when they hear it

[@edalexander6155]

The best live version of 25 or 6 to 4. I've ever heard.

[@denlig2671]

Introduction 00:00 Beginnings 06:43 Mother 13:28 State of the Union 20:53 Make me smile 27:39 Lowdown 30:59 Make me smile (reprise) 34:50 Dialogue Part 1 & 2 36:10 Fancy colours 42:45 Saturday in the park 47:31 A Song For Richard and His Friends 51:42 Does anybody really know what time it is ? 58:49 Questions 67 and 68 1:02:22 25 or 6 to 4 1:07:26 I'm a Man 1:15:40 Free 1:24:32

[@markegan7144]

Den Lig Thanks for the play list , makes it nice if you just want to hear a particular song , much appreciated ! !

[@Grithron2]

@@markegan7144 So now it's Questions 69 to 72 - This is the same tour as the live album, so just how much editing has gone on? Did they really skip over Colour My World and the stuff leading up to it? Did they really omit Mississippi Delta City Blues? And even Hit By Varese? Playlist - another way to do this:- 0.00 Introduction Song, a rather sloppy performance. 6.51 Beginnings, band still a bit off 13.29 Mother - now we're talking! 20.53 State Of The Union - ok brass stuff but, still SoTU No comments 27-42 min 27.40 Ballet For A Girl In Buchanon Part 1 31.00 Lowdown 34.49 Ballet For A Girl In Buchanon Part 2 - 36.12 Dialogue 42.46 Fancy Colours, extended drum break 47.37 Saturday In The Park, no comment 51.45 A Song For Richard And His Friends, this is what we came here for, the feedback freakout, as it stretches out it starts to recall a certain 1969 track 58.53 Does Anyody Really Know where the piano solo went? there isn't one?!! 62.24 Questions, a few Japanese lines are thrown in 67.26 Twenty Five, of course it's not Toronto or Tanglewood, i.e: viz: sluggish 75.40 The Encore Medley - more drum action, et Cetera!

[@ecjames1]

Grithron2 .. You reference sloppy for the intro tune .. It should be noted that they played it like that deliberately .. like everyone's little private jam session at the start of a concert .. Usually led into sat n park .. Dialog .. Make me smile .. which your comment did .. Lol .. more Chicago magic 😀

[@veliabarrera2691]

Awesome Band!!!

[@veliabarrera2691]

Listening to this great Band since the 70's!!!

[@ronaldcanter2044]

Terry Kath was in a class by himself! I've seen Chicago 3 times. Twice with Terry & once many years after he died. It became a much different band without him & not in a good way. I'm not talking about his replacement guitarists. They were OK. It was the material. They became a pop ballad group. With Terry not only did they have the greatest guitarist on the planet but an outstanding vocalist & great funky jazz/rock material that was head & shoulders above their later material. Now, so many people have quit so they are a shell of their former selves

[@aeromamakinforever]

Amazing footage. They were on their way to super stardom. Terry Kath especially extraordinary. He looked so happy to be playing for the appreciative Japanese people. Great audio also on this. A gem

[@pepaez]

Simply PRICELESS, OUTSTANDING, MAGIC, TIMELESS.....you name it !

[@sharonkutz8272]

So glad to be able to have seen them twice. One with Terry Kath and one without. Love the music and man.

[@hypno59]

He was a great bass player too.. Check out Robert Lamms' album Skinny Boy... Terry was the bass player... brilliant. I must add that Danny Seraphine is one of the great drummers of all time.

[@michaelanthony3204]

Danny is quality for this sort of band.You couldnt have Keith Moon,Danny Danillo or Charlie Watts in Chicago .Its like theyve been selected for their excellence.

[@adrianrodrigues4465]

Always has been my favorite band past 50 yrs

[@markking2735]

Watching this in 2020.Un Fnnn believable! No words for this level of greatness!!!

[@dalebcooper3718]

Just seeing this today for the first time. Amazing! Such a talented band where everyone gels perfectly

[@bk88bk88]

Thanks very much for posting this. I have always loved Terry's amazing guitar work, musicianship and persona. He's one of very few that as I age (just turned 55 years young) I love his work even more. Without having that be the case, I wouldn't think it possible. Terry Kath was one of the truly greats of all time. Cheers!

[@jthoen61]

Terry Kath is the most underrated guitarist ever. This guy was amazing. Wish I could have been at this concert but I was 11 years old. I grew up on this music and still love it to this day. I miss Terry's soulful voice.

[@安井正之]

Ive been listening these songs for over 50 years.

[@sallygo9946]

Excellent groupe! et Terry Kath super!!

[@roberta.6399]

Outstanding beyond words.

[@kenm.3512]

Even though the camera work is kind of rough on the eyes this footage is priceless. This IS Chicago. Unfettered by AOR hell. There are some mistakes but the performance is good. The sound quality at times is pretty bad. But these guys were so good that the footage remains enjoyable. Gloriously live, unfiltered, raw, powerful.They were more edgy than many would know. Kath really shines in Dialogue and Richard. He gave that Strat a good workout. Some of those fast, tight bluesy riffs had me thinking about SRV's smoking solos. Long live Terry Kath. As Joe Walsh said, he gave Chicago that 'rub' which made them such an exciting band, especially live. Insane playing by Terry in 25 or 6 to 4. A studio Les Paul was an interesting choice to play in live performances.

[@wargeocarl]

What a great evaluation of this event from you.

[@thestump5272]

Raises glass for Kath !!

[@nicestrat]

ditto brother! doing it now 10/11/2019 in Olympia WA at 11:08pm.

[@scottr6394]

Bravo

[@sharonousmankobo3602]

Love Chicago! One if the best bands ever! I went to two of there concerts in NY. In the 70s! Amazing music and lyrics!

[@TwasNeverThus2]

with Terry?

[@antoinettealbarado2693]

Love Terry's t-shirt!! Warehouse New Orleans!! Proud Louisiana girl loving Chicago forever!! Wooohooo!! Wish Terry could have continued on this earth. The amazing music he would have brought to us all!!!! Sigh... Much love to the entire band!!! 😍🤗😘💞💞

[@MaeMee5]

New Orleans here too. I went to the Warehouse for some concerts. But unfortunately didn't see when Chicago was there 😔

[@antoinettealbarado2693]

@@MaeMee5 Awe... It's all good. I'm sure you've seen some great ones!! I've seen many and had such good times.... Memories 🎵..... 😊 Blessings to you & yours. Take care in these crazy times.

[@Baci302]

Never saw Terry play a LP before. He was definitely the leader of Chicago. I remember the day I heard of his death. I was in the kitchen and heard it on my transistor radio. I was just a young teen but it was a complete kick in the gut to me. I couldn't wrap my head around his death at the time.

[@SlowRide723]

I still can't wrap my head around. Such a shame

[@courtneysands6646]

I remember, too. They said he was playing Russian Roulette.

[@bebopbarreto]

This was an incredible band...got to see them live at the Westbury Music Fair on Long Island..forget the year but never the memory...got to see them up close the venue was small...power power power............these were times you could afford to see groups....todays prices are 150 to 2000 dollars for a ticket...outragious..

[@guitarsnstuff93422]

Thank you for this gift!!

[@stranarn1]

Wonderful played Terry , and may U rest in peace and wonderful music ❤❤❤🙏🏻

[@louisenickell9892]

I still love Chicago through the mark lineups but the best lineup was when Terry Kath did the magic before he passed away

[@ginamaria3974]

Never gets old, only gets better...fantastic band all the way around❣️Thanks for posting...🌎✌🏼🎶

[@Express-420]

sen this a couple days ago thanks for posting I found Chicago were at their best when Terry Kath was with them

[@CamillaC71]

Oh why oh WHY doesn’t I have a damn time machine ?!?? Born in the wrong era …. This is so good . Thanks for uploading . God dammit !!!

[@SteveArvey]

This is just amazing. One of the greatest musical performances ever. Every concert they added so many new improvisations. Danny on the drums drives the whole concert with such flair and rhythm. So glad this was captured on film. Amazing

[@chebrneck]

Terry would have been a monster in the industry if still alive today.

[@porico51]

Saw these guys in the early 70’s at UConn and to this day, it was the b st concert I ever saw. Played forever and they were the tightest group I ever saw. Every one in the group was a great musician.

[@billperspic2479]

unreal band. fantastic dramatic studied. amazing.

[@samanasif6042]

I was doing a stack of ironing and listening to some Chicago on KZbin in the other room when this came on. I didn't know what it was, but noticed at once the brilliance of the performances and when I finished my work, I realized that it was the Japan Tour which was always supposed to be one of the best, and the video is so much better than previous clips I'd seen. ... I'll be saving this, thanks so much for posting!

[@YT-pe3mb]

My high school is near the Nippon Budokan, so I went to this concert. I still remember it clearly.

[@kevinshiley9061]

I saw them in Johnstown, PA the fall of 70 and totally zoned out, so great!! Terry played a copy Les Paul for one song that he bought at a local music store!! So cool. Terry was the driving force behind Chicago!! They were never the same after he passed!! And, yes, I'm that old!! Lol

[@marymarysmarket3508]

God bless Johnstown, PA.

[@morrnob]

Unbelievable.! I’m so fortunate to have experienced this wonderful band!

[@markegan7144]

I love Chicago at this time , I especially like the song Lowdown WOW , this was their Peak time , God they were so great , I could listen to them rveryday ! !

[@johnbrady3279]

I have gotten to see them over the years in all forms Best band of the ages My opinion

[@stevejones466]

God I need this to night❤️

[@MAFL77]

This is beyond amazing!!

[@tooter1able]

This has to be one of the best performances of the tune (Introduction) the guys ever did. Just stunning with the dynamics, the control. unbelievable collection of musical talent so great and today so unusual. This group could ONLY have been born in the USA!

[@ViktorNsay]

Band all my lifetime.

[@jerseykidmagyar3803]

Greatest band that there ever was back in 1972. I grew up with this band and saw them many times in concert.

[@markchristopher9691]

Thank you Jesus thank you Lord for the best band that was in existence in the 1970s I remember clearly

[@vladislavryabokon8548]

The best of the best band all time!!!Salut from Saint Petersburg.

[@itchiray]

Vladislav Ryabokon Only the Beatles were in their league..

[@joeyslick2072]

My math teacher used to stop class he would let everyone know Chicago was his band. He played bass and sang also. They are phenomenal. Thanks.

[@abidababida7096]

Terry Kath was amazing. There’s a reason Jimi Hendrix was amazed when he first saw Terry play. So sad he died so young

[@michaelbaxter3532]

I Remember seeing them at the Royal Albert hall in London so polished incredible songs a most memorable concert thank you Chicago

[@terrykathspotlight9916]

Oh wow, that had to be awesome! In '69 or '71?

[@crawfordsmith7442]

Very incredible musicianship. Very American in originality.

[@catherinesplane98]

Love the body movement of the musicians........❤🖤❤🖤

[@hannibal6924]

Chicago ! le meilleur groupe ,le meilleur son et toutes les influences jazz blues rock ballads soul...

[@user-yx9gz2rd5v]

Thank you soooo much for posting this, which I somehow had not realized existed on line! Having bought the single LP (heavily edited short of course) many years back, and then much later the double CD from the concerts in Japan, I had always wanted to have a glimpse of it on stage. Just to watch them in the middle section of MOTHER is something magical, let alone all the other wonderful numerous moments, and of course my beloved FREE! What an (skilful) explosion of energy... Thank you again.