Terry Kath, "Colour My World" and "Now More Than Ever"

From the February 11, 1977 concert in Amsterdam.
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[@Surfzap63]

Terry Kath… just an absolute beast on the guitar, with the most soulful of voices. Damn. RIP

[@MikeMeldan]

What a fantastic voice only matched by his stellar guitar playing. The world lost a gem way too early!!!

[@maggieanaya1114]

I LOVE Terry Kath! Incredible voice. Gave me goosebumps and made me cry at the same time! Chicago was awesome!

[@steveskouson9620]

Didn't happen to me. (Why can't I see my keyboard?) NAILED IT! steve

[@santoprince3857]

I have to totally agree with you love Terry Cath grew up my mom was a huge Chicago fan and I'm just becoming to know how great Terry cath was he was Chicago his voice and the most underrated guitar player of all time he's one of the top five guitar players in the history of music bottom line miss you Terry cath love you Terry cat

[@karlfritz47]

Hell yes ..he deserves far more attention nowadays..the song makes me cry ..more in the tragic way he died ..Wich was so preventable

[@karlfritz47]

Like I said in other comments ..this is as close to Terry soft side as you may ever get..still brings tears to my eyes as well

[@clevacaudill7056]

Love this song.

[@joecaroselli5858]

Oh man. Pick me up off of the floor!!! Terry Kath's effortless, soulful singing and matchless intonaton!!! Unbelievable how he did NOT "over--sing" this song, and he did not put too much "vocal gravy" on the song!!! He was truly one-of-a-kind. Don't you just love him?

[@pamthames-hinton3652]

Terry was the best! His voice was awesome,!!! What a tragedy. To me he was Chicago!! RIP Terry...Forever missed.

[@dizzicucci]

I cry watchig his videos

[@carlosr.8729]

100% agree, Terry was Chicago, and he was one of the best guitarist in the rock history.

[@Tonetwisters]

Much agreed. And that's coming from a musician/guitarist of 58 years ...

[@MikeHottVOD]

Thank the N.R.A.

[@olness89]

Don't hate me for this but I first learned of Kath through their Netflix documentary and even watching their journey and how they are in a sense, an immortal rock band, I still felt such a pull towards Kath's playing and voice. I think he is what lead fans towards the band in the beginning and the rest was just a legacy....

[@robertpage2220]

A piano, a flute, some soft symbols, and guitar, coupled with one man's voice and only 40 words. Its amazing how something so small can have such an impact on one's heart and mind. I love this song, and the story behind it.

[@davidrobinson4486]

Terry Kath, the finest guitarist and songwriter that ever blessed our lives! My age is 68 now, I was 14 (in 69,) when I first heard the band, (the CTA album). At 15 (1970) myself, and a very good friend and great organist, (his father was a minister, and he grew up playing the piano and organ,) a good lead guitarist and very good drummer, both from our high school, formed a band, I played bass, I could play 6 string but was nowhere near good enough to play lead and rhythm in a band. We played a lot of Chicago's song's, minus the horn section but the organ he had was decent at producing horn sounds. We played high school dances all over the area and in our senior year played and came in 2nd in a battle of the bands held in New Haven CT against guys that weren't in high school anymore. We were quite proud of ourselves to come in 2nd as teenagers against bands with guys in their 20's and mid 20's. Terry will always be my favorite guitarist and songwriter, it saddened me terribly at his passing. He had soo much more to give to us all and his voice was wonderful.

[@tanyanelson8780]

Beautiful Man. Guitarist. Singer. Triple Threat. Rest In Eternal Peace Terry Kath! Lovely!

[@Stasiaflonase]

‘Colour My World’ is my favorite song from Chicago. Terry Kath was such an entity who was gone too soon. I imagine he would have been rated among the best singers and guitarists ever.

[@judyledbetter3915]

Amen.🙏🕯️🕊️ God Bless 💗🙌

[@scottrobison3746]

Not would have been. He is rated among the greatest ever.

[@pamnichols3511]

will always cherish these great days of the early Chicago....Terry Kath,,, the original 7 members....... perfection

[@avatarfin]

this was closer to their end as they had been together around 10 yrs already and kath died not long after

[@randyhill4549]

This Chicago was TIGHT.

[@carmenortiz8519]

Perfect pitch!

[@nancyhawn3321]

Amen! Original Chicago band.... forever in my heart ❤

[@KSpirit54]

@@avatarfin Terry lived for three years after thus performance. One of their great concerts. The best I've seen online is Tanglewood, 1969. The whole show is on KZbin. Terry's guitar solo on 25 or 6 to 4 is magnificent.

[@judyledbetter3915]

"Colour My World" Timeless; Beautiful. Rest in Peace Mr. Terry Kath. 🙏🕯️🕊️

[@fabiolaaavalos5449]

I've been in love with Terry for decades. Nothing compares to his wonderful voice. Love you, Terry kath, until I die

[@looseele]

Why am I just now discovering this man? I’m starting to learn more about him and he’s displacing many of the best guitar players on my list

[@jefflemke102]

Looseel Scott Not enough music fans know about Terry Kath. He was one of the best.

[@traceeferrell2968]

I agree! I had all the early Chicago albums in the early 70s and totally lost interest in Chicago when Peter and David Foster, for me, ruined the vib with all of the commercial, sappy songs. So now I’m 61 and am totally obsessed with Terry, Robert, Danny, the horn section, etc. I can’t get enough of Terry. His guitar solos and voice blow me away. Why was I not in tune with all of this in my young years? As a guitarist myself, I should have been! Well, I’m making up for lost time! ❤️

[@Smedleydog1]

You know he was one of Jimi Hendrix's favorite guitar players.

[@jazzdad24]

The truth is that those of us who lived in the 60's,70's&80's. Were fortunate enough to have lived in a Special era of the best music Ever!! 👍

[@rhondamorse2669]

Check out the documentary that his daughter produced. It’s on Netflix.

[@lrod7634]

"Colour My World" was the song the Love of my life wanted played for our wedding unfortunately life took him before that day ever came. This song will forever be special to me💖

[@ocasio3024]

Man, what a beautiful song. Terry Kath had a very soothing voice. Great singer. RIP

[@b52crewdog]

Seeing Terry in 1977 with Chicago will forever be one of my favorite musical memories! RIP Terry, you left us too soon my man!

[@dannybarcenas9701]

They got not only the best wind section but also the 2 great voices there ever was

[@KC-ro7zp]

actually 3, Robert Lamm ( piano, organ player ) sang Saturday In The Park & Only The Begi nning. Terri Kath , Peter Cetera , imo , are tied for being superior singers. Lamm is vocally great as well.

[@vincentbaca790]

So sad that he left us so young...

[@wallacesheckells7095]

The original lineup were the soundtrack of my youth. Absolutely loved them. Terry Kath was a phenomenal guitar player.

[@hm_nn_5633]

Terry - as a lifelong Chicago fan, I salute you! Missing you till this day.

[@allennance949]

Terry was simply, an absolute musical genius

[@terrykathspotlight9916]

Yes he is

[@runninamuk8947]

They were all talented in their own right. Pankow wrote this beautiful orchestral ballad that has turned into rock music legend.

[@rosybean]

The voice of an angel.. so beautiful..I hope to meet you in heaven and hear you sing...I'm so sorry for what happened..💔😭

[@walterloucks28]

He is just an amazing musician who wasn't even close to being done. If you haven't seen it yet. Just check out his performance of "I'm a man" from Tanglewood, 1970, absolutely and simply amazing. RIP Terry.

[@theoak64]

The 70's were the greatest era to be alive. It didn't matter what station you tuned it to there was a hit being played. My older sister turned me on to Chicago like all the great music that I listen to today she turned me on to. I'm going to be 60 this summer and I can't get enough of Chicago I absolutely love this group.

[@Lamb716]

@theoak64 Happy “60”th this year. Me too! ♋️🥳

[@casyatbat]

It was also the time of great Jazz musicians - composers with the likes of Chick Corea - Herbie Hancock - Wayne Shorter, Keith Jarrett and so many others. For me Rock kind of ended in 76 - 76 with exceptions like Van Morison, Joni Mitchell, Santana, Police and so on. In case you missed Jazz in the 1970s. kzbin.info/www/bejne/qHSsonVjYtCJmas&start_radio=1

[@theoak64]

@@casyatbat The 70's baby, the 70's

[@kevindeibert3369]

Chicago’s musicianship was at a very high level throughout the band !

[@MrTdhanna]

Terry was the shit sang like Ray Charles and played guitar like Hendrix very special one of kind musician.

[@kiethblack3870]

Saying 'shit' makes him sound like he was 'crap'. Sheesh. [:-(]

[@albertchavez2693]

@@kiethblack3870 No you missed the point :( you must be young

[@laminage]

I remember hearing this when I was a Kid and I thought he was Black. If he saw what Chicago went through in the 1980's with David Foster he would have screamed a blue streak.

[@pattyhaley9594]

@@kiethblack3870 I know, sorta an insult. I mean I like Ray and Jimmy of course, and Terry was in a class all by himself.

[@pattyhaley9594]

@@laminage There is reason to believe that Terry was thinking of leaving the band anyway .

[@ThatGirl-ku5dq]

My darling hubby died in my arms on 12/11/22. This was our song. It brings back such loving memories. I saw them in the 70’s.

[@Lamb716]

I’m sorry for your loss😞🙏

[@TheErik249]

May he rest in peace. My condolences to you ma'am.

[@pattistimpfl7806]

Wow I’m so sorry. May he rest in peace 🙏🏻

[@Smedleydog1]

This song has been played at more high school proms than any other song. Simple, soulful, beautiful. Terry is the only one that can sing it the way it's supposed to be done.

[@jmrodas9]

Some singers are really gifted and Terry Kath was one of them. Too bad he is gone I miss him.

[@BaltoD60]

Back in the 70's every school dance played this as a slow dance song❤

[@mickeymantool8188]

Slow skate at the roller rink

[@commonsensehill372]

Pure soul.. we miss you Terry.

[@stevenking6129]

Definitely a soul brother with that voice. I still remember the day i read of his death, i was about 12 and absolutely stunned. Shocked. 😢

[@vincentwhitley8197]

He has been gone longer than he was here and yet he is missed as much if not more now than when he passed.

[@pattyhaley9594]

Yep, never knew about his death till last week. How saddening.

[@sestree]

I was a young but I remember hearing this on the radio and being absolutely crushed :( I had listened to Chicago back when they were Chicago Transit Authority ......

[@dottiepartin5184]

I was 18. I was walking into class and a friend stopped and told me. I don't remember going to class. I was just heartbroken. Chicago was the background music for my growing up years. They kept going but it was never the same after that. It was 40 years ago today. Makes me feel old and sad. Rest In Peace.

[@StevenCharlesJazz]

That's so true, I had only seen them with him once, thus was so sad and disappointed when I got to open a show for them at Aloha Stadium, in (where else) Honolulu, and he wasn't with them, as he had passed just a few months previous.... I got to hang out with them a good bit, being from Chicago, as well, we had a lot in common, and while the band still kicked butt, everyone knew no one could fill Terry's shoes, and it was quite obvious. What really hurts every day, is knowing how much incredible music we, and the world has missed out on. He, Jimi Hendrix, and Duane Allman, all leaving us far, far too early has been like losing a limb, or two. To think how few years they were in the public eye, yet all the great music they had done in that time, music that astounds to this day, only adds to their legendary status.

[@20Victoria09]

NO lie...

[@dannpd1955]

Terry Kath. One of the greats, taken from us way to soon.

[@philiptucci2458]

absolutely beautiful masterpiece, 50 years of solid gold music, standard of excellence, great music & memories of life, 100% pure talent, unbelievable sound, these guys are the very best

[@theurbanphilosopher4075]

There will never be another Terry Kath, I know that orchestra in Heaven is jamming!

[@anitahuie1145]

.

[@susanriebold909]

I love this 💫

[@commonsensehill372]

One more thing.. Terry was way ahead of his time on that guitar. One can only imagine what might have been.

[@mikeanglada742]

Always been the Saddest sounding Happy song I've ever known... True Genius Sir Kath.

[@tommichjr2401]

Terry Kath..was the only reason why I started playing guitar...I had the pleasure of meeting him back in the 70's..when Chicago played Bowen field house at eastern Michigan university..my brother was on the major events committee...he truly changed my life..and I will always cherish those moments..I'm still playing guitar at 62 years young..because of his love of music he will always stay near and dear to my heart...THAT BOY WAS BORN TO PLAY..!

[@terrykathspotlight9916]

That's awesome. What did you talk about?

[@tommichjr2401]

@@terrykathspotlight9916 we talked about the guitar and the basic things about the instrument..I was truly blessed by that..and also I have been able to figure out what he was doing when I was playing in a 9 peice horn band doing cover tunes...

[@terrykathspotlight9916]

@@tommichjr2401 That's wonderful!

[@aeromamakinforever]

What a talent, this makes me cry for his passing 💔

[@tonymusic4773]

you're not alone😢❤

[@sandrabird2929]

Makes me cry too😩🥺

[@CrozetBob]

The trombone player James Pankow, wrote this magnificent composition.

[@lukethedrifter3149]

Walter to James: "Is it any good? Its going to make me famous".

[@JamesSeaberry]

Terry Kath wrote it.

[@L4JP]

@@JamesSeaberry Nope, CrozetBob is correct. In fact, both the songs in this video are by Pankow: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Colour_My_World_(Chicago_song) en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Make_Me_Smile

[@leahmae125]

It´s all about Danny Seraphin and of course Terry Kath. They were so phenomenal.

[@Newzchspy]

Marc Juneau Seraphine got screwed by the "later" Chicago....

[@runninamuk8947]

Seraphin is an amazing drummer!

[@edro.]

Absolutely shows we have zero talent in the music biz these days.. I so miss the days of truly gifted musicians.

[@elduderino6170]

Chicago at their best. Such an amazing and talented group of musicians. RIP, Terry.

[@williamemerson8779]

Terry Kath guitar 🎸 he had no limitations rest in peace ✌️

[@wecandobetter9821]

I never could understand how he never got the recognition as one of the best guitarist out there. Maybe it’s because he left us way to soon. The man absolutely smoked it. He’s in my top 5 of all time. Anyone thinking otherwise is either deaf or misinformed. Not looking to start trouble here, just saying what I feel. Think about where he’d be in rock history if he was still with us. Nothing but love here for the man❤️❤️❤️

[@catcrazy336]

Kath was an integral part of a big band, he wasn't the star of the show in Chicago. Other band's guitarists were a spotlight, He was never that.

[@fredybarra8318]

It's sad that fans think players like Kath and others don't have ups n downslike everyone else leading to the reckless behaviors that oftentimes end the beautiful waterfalls of talent flowin out of our favorite people entertainers

[@wecandobetter9821]

Fred, very well said my friend✌️

[@pattyhaley9594]

How does anyone not get the recognition they deserve? Politics.

[@lucyfoster4082]

Nelson Holt Maybe because brass was their thing?

[@thomwest8694]

What a super talent! Rest in Peace Terry Kath🎸🎤👌🏿

[@mariagonzalez6532]

I was 8 Years old when I first listened to their music in Guadalajara Mexico... They're still the BEST BAND IN THE WORLD!!!!

[@jodicox4305]

What a beautiful ans soulful voice, so tender. He is missed.

[@billjensen401]

Terry Kath paves the way for Stevie Ray Vaughn. Chilling.

[@markponn4378]

Beautiful song. Terry Kath was so talented. 😙

[@lesshrubb203]

When I first head this guy in January 1970, he blew me away. The track was ‘I’m a Man’. He certainly was...

[@sampruett7528]

PERFECT SONG FOR THE PERFECT VOICE

[@davidleigh443]

Sam Pruett, I can't get enough of Terry and this song.

[@williamacoberlyjr6895]

As time goes the man sings , wonder if anyone ever new just how profoundly Mr. Kath is to the whole of music & Rock n Roll ETC , classic to say the least ❤! FOREVER ❣️❣️❣️🎸🎸🎸🎸🥁🥁🥁🥁🎹🎹🎹🎺🎷🎺🎺🎷🎺

[@jean-michelcagnac]

TERRY KATH WAS THE SOUL OF CHICAGO....SPIRIT...HE MISSED...IN THE 70'S,ALL IS MAGICAL...THANK YOU...

[@brianlaurin8675]

The original 7 was a god sent to the music industry...and to us !! I've have visited Terry resting place a few times now.. it makes me mad each time I visit.. such a loss !!

[@arfshesaid4325]

Terry could just bring you to tears here, Danny just smokes that tasty intro, thx guys

[@domxem5551]

Terry Kath could have been just a singer, a solo act, just singing. And would have been a mega star. Instead he preferred to do what he liked most. Love live TK!

[@seniorsurveyor]

Few songs have ever grab me by the heart...this is one of the few...and maybe the best. So simple, so melodic. so from the heart. Love this song, love Terry Kath's rich vocal. He is always missed.

[@bobbysands6923]

You forget how great these guys were...thanks for the reminder.

[@scorsese1]

Terry Kath was a god on guitar.Hendrix even admitted it.

[@JohnBlessingPaligap]

This is what Terry Kath about Jimi: But then there was Hendrix, man. Jimi was really the last cat to freak me. Jimi was playing all the stuff I had in my head. I couldn't believe it, when I first heard him. Man, no one can ever do what he did with a guitar. No one can ever take his place. Terry Kath

[@blakenorman4822]

Just this little clip of his solo here, freaking phenomenal

[@davidchristopher7513]

Yes he did

[@Tonetwisters]

@@JohnBlessingPaligap I can appreciate that. However, they were two completely different guitar players. Terry was more a jazz cat, while Jimi was an innovator based on blues with some rock mixed in. They were both incredible. And of course we know that someone would eventually come along and play as well as Jimi and in many cases, better, (although, not the innovator Jimi was), and his name was Stevie Ray Vaughan, who in many ways, was even better than both Terry AND Jimi ... and THAT, from a guitarist of 58 years, for what it's worth.

[@eddiebowman4642]

Loved Kath!

[@annabcook1290]

Let's not forget the creator of these two songs, Mr Pankow, two parts of a larger composition called Ballad for a girl in Buchannon.

[@DavidStowell]

Actually, in the Chicago catalog, this is three songs: Color My World, To Be Free, and Now More Than Ever.

[@thierryjulien572]

I agree J. Pankow is the composer the arranger of many successes of the band. Watch his interview on Musicians hall of fame by Joe Chambers. Learn a lot from the early beginning of Chicago.

[@runninamuk8947]

Pankow is an amazing composer. Ballad for a Girl in Buchannon is pure genius!

[@runninamuk8947]

@@DavidStowell Although, you are correct. These three songs were originally written as part of "Ballad for a Girl in Buchannon" by Pankow. Many of the ballads & songs were broken up for radio air play by record execs (Clive Davis) much to the bands dissatisfaction per early interviews. Watch the 1970 Tanglewood performance and hear the words directly from Kath's mouth, "This next song is 'Ballad..." but you may know it as 'Make Me Smile'."

[@andrewsegovia1226]

Sounds a bit like the theme song of The Deer Hunter.

[@kimberlyhudon9424]

I just watched a documentary on Chicago on Amazon Prime. It was about 3 hours long , but packed with great Chicago music. Told the whole story and the tragic death of Terry Kath. Im about 60 years old and didn't have any idea about what all happened. All I remember is Peter taking lead vocals. It is a must see. Blessing to all who read this in Atlanta Ga

[@davidward3122]

Terry with original Chicago. The very best. So diverse and talented in so many ways. .

[@judyledbetter3915]

This Was Music 🎵🎶🎸 Glad We Have It. God Bless 💗🙌

[@35diamondgirl]

I can't remember how we learned Kath had died, but my then-boyfriend-eventual-husband was shocked and saddened. He was an amateur guitarist who admired Terry Kath more than any other rock guitarist at that time.

[@melodiebrewer7873]

Terry Kath- happy tears So much talent!!♥️

[@lissettefeliciano3908]

What an amazing voice he had and that talent playing the guitar INCREDIBLE 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@aeromamakinforever]

God, when i can't sleep i thank God i can still see & hear Terry Kath!

[@traceeferrell2968]

Me too! 💙

[@leefreed2060]

One of the greatest bands ever in my 57 years of being alive

[@alfonsoolmos8445]

Mi querido Terry una voz como la que a mí y con todo respeto para el buen Kath, excelente como si fuera voz de gente de color y aguardientosa ,además excelente primera guitarra inolvidable mi buen Terry hasta luego

[@emilyvorreiter1570]

A split awful decision lost us this talent. So sad for his child/wife and fans...

[@clairemacharkin5633]

It breaks my heart. What the hell was he thinking.

[@Geneva8181]

Emily Vorreiter .........I still remember the day it was news headlines.....I was shocked and devastated beyond belief, and still am. Terry was a self taught and very gifted natural musician. There will never be another Terry Kath !

[@MrToko0412]

if thats what really happened? i am torn 50/50 about its truth.

[@yvettekelley2155]

Check out a KZbin documentary made by his daughter Michelle called "Chasing Terry Kath" an excellent program to learn more about the Kath family and Chicago. RIP Terry gone too soon🙏❤

[@jimmyboredom3519]

@@clairemacharkin5633 drugs were doing the thinking, unfortunately

[@brittdavid8591]

Yeah that was Fire 🔥👊🏾, ain't Nothing like Boss Musicianship.

[@StephanDanser]

We where there. First concert I took my girlfriend to. Now we are married for 40 years. 3 Kids and 3 grandchildren later. Our kids all love Chicago.

[@kimmiller6509]

Oh Terry 😢 You were taken way too soon I don't believe that Chicago was ever the same afterwards Rest in peace dear man 🕊️💖

[@jmrodas9]

Beautiful songs really and the voice of Terry Kath is really Great to listen and he transmits feeling when he sings.

[@user-ky6dc4ot6r]

One of the greatest love songs of all time. So simple and perfect.

[@sharonpeterson896]

I have just discovered Terry Kath. I always thought Peter Cetera was Chicago's heart. Sad to see the way he passed.

[@garygartside5280]

Such Soul, and the coolist, sweetist man..fond memories

[@philtaylor2387]

Guitar solo at 445 and then his singing awesome. What a band

[@mjnc3672]

The first concert I ever went to, Chicago 1972 at the Spectrum in Philadelphia, 4th row from the stage, and my ears are still ringing.

[@judyledbetter3915]

Totally Memorized By Terry's Beautiful, Soulful Voice. God Bless.

[@jongibbons3495]

Yes terry was the best🙏🏼Julie remember ♥️hi beautiful

[@chuckcatipay7947]

why is this song emanates a sad teary vibe but reaches to you with a promise of beautiful love?

[@darlatc1169]

Terry Is The Man !!!!!!

[@pattywright7047]

I heard terry katch sing color my world when I was 14 yrs old in 1969.

[@judyjohnson1990]

we don't know what we had till it is gone thank-you terry kath

[@beverlypastorek9565]

THE BEST BAND EVER OUT OF CHICAGO RIP TK

[@c.anderson3444]

That kind of energy doesn't rest in peace... it's still getting on.

[@jamesewanchook2276]

I never was a fan Chicago... but I gotta say, this Terry Kath's song does it for me!

[@robertpage2220]

70 plus words in this song and it brings more emotion than a 10 minute symphony. I love Chicago. !!!!!

[@kellygirl1776]

Love Chicago when they first started out! Damm they were the shit! Miss you Terry and your soulful voice.. 💖

[@kbraun474]

My 6 year old daughter learned to play this song just because she knows I love the song. Thank you Terry Kath, I miss and love you. You are my hero.

[@brittanygarrison8030]

The most beautiful man to ever grace this earth.

[@James-ju4bk]

One of the Greatest Guitarist ever. Extremely Good. Chicago has quality Musicians. Just like Earth Wind and Fire. Terry Kath was incredible a sad loss for music. R I P...

[@teresarocha599]

Terry was simply wondefull, a full artist, a breathtaking guitarist and singer! It's a loss to us all that he left us alone in the world without him so young!!

[@dominicbyrne3689]

rest in peace terry u were magic thanks for being in this world I'm a happy man u were here shame just for such a short time. Dominic Byrne Toronto.

[@karendarke3626]

Terry was the best

[@eddiewalkerjr.8229]

I saw their show in Buffalo, N.Y., on Nov 12, 1976; Loved it! The last time I saw the great Terry Kath play!

[@atilaestrella7608]

One of the greatest musician .A legend of his own time.We miss you