TERRY KATH - Tell Me

Written by James William Guercio, recorded in 1973.
The soulful and unforgettable performance by the great Terry Kath, one of the best rock guitarists ever lived and original member of the mighty CHICAGO.
Miss you, Terry (1946-1978).

[@hschmitt3667]

Terry was Heart and Soul of Chicago. After his loss Chicago became another Band.

[@meanboy2000]

Still listening in Dec 2023 and probably forever

[@petermiller3774]

The way miami vice used this song was masterful.

[@savilerow4383]

You ever consider a career in southern law enforcement?

[@glenmcl]

Maybe...maybe

[@andrewtaylor9992]

Pretty sure Don Johnson picked it - very apropos

[@T.C.McGowan]

The night this episode of Miami Vice aired, I sobbed like a baby during this song. I still do. Every. Single. Time. One couldn't have asked for a better ending for the greatest show in television history. The flashbacks set to this song... breathtaking and sublime. And so sad to see it end. This show was the reason I became a cop. This show was the reason I wore the original Sonny Crockett shoulder holster when I was a Detective. This show was the reason I considered a career in Southern law enforcement. This show was the reason I survived my childhood. And I mean that in every sense of the word. So very happy I found this video so that I could finally get this song. Thank you for posting it.

[@encoencomen8361]

Thank you for your service in law enforcement. This song was also used as the ending song during the credits of the 1973 movie Electra Glide In Blue", staring Robert Blake.

[@randyloewen7389]

It is one of those few times that I know where I was when I was told of Terry's tragic passing. Almost 47 years have passed, and I still feel the shock and sting like it was yesterday. R.I.P. brother Terry!

[@DerGluecklicheBlankeneser]

During this song in the last minutes of Miami Vice the decade of the 80ies ended. Tears in my eyes.

[@glenmcl]

Totally. Own all the episodes and just finished watching Freefall again tonight. Tears. End of an era.

[@alexdavies7394]

This song ought to be widely available! 😞

[@alexdavies7394]

@@NormanCollier-nf7nu - I mean, as in available on C.D.

[@TheLuscious]

I know

[@glenmcl]

Not even on Spotify. Disgraceful.

[@bigmack6344]

This brotha was awesome. Masterful vocalist & musician and made great music. RIP to e musical genius 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@daverickards7647]

I live across the pond . When I watched the movie electric blade in blue . I actually cried . God bless America .

[@mrmichael555]

I think you mean Electra Glide in Blue? Yes, that movie is something. I’ve watched it a few times.

[@Ruthie29]

Wasn't it Electric SLIDE in Blue? Lol, I've never seen it, going on my bucket list.

[@headscrewedonright9030]

Terry Kath was soulful like Ray Charles and an underrated guitarist..love this song...RIP Terry..

[@jo-annkawakami3373]

Such an amazing soulful voice. Miss him. Rest in peace, Terry.

[@glenmcl]

Still here in 2024

[@justinc8250]

okay, so the last episode of Miami Vice brought me here. Perfect Ending .Even more perfect SONG. WOW.

[@robertneumann8652]

Hey Justin! Have you ever considered a career in southern law enforcement?

[@evanalston8552]

God bless you Justin!!!!!!!

[@endamccallion1073]

Justine, check out the last scene from 1973’s ELECTRA GLIDE IN BLUE. Real filmmaking. None of your Miami Vice nonsense

[@chadroberts595]

Robert Neumann take it easy brother You obviously didn’t see electric gliding blue! Find endings for Miami Vice and the movie electric glide in blue!

[@truckerkevthepaidtourist]

@@endamccallion1073 and how ironic at the end of Electra glide and blue that was Terry that pulled the gun on Robert Blake

[@pamnichols7877]

God bless your soul Terry. 45 years ago tomorrow we lost you. You are incredibly missed! Best guitarist of all time. ❤️

[@thomassebastian9777]

Yep!!! Loved Terry""!

[@thomassebastian9777]

Love

[@icemouf7480]

💎

[@paulc80]

❤

[@glenmcl]

Born 1974. Love this song. Perfect for Miami Vice finale. End of an era.

[@LeonWick526]

If you can listen to this song without crying in 2021, you're made of stronger stuff than I am. God bless America. We need it now more than ever.

[@christophertracy2807]

I couldn't agree more. It really gets me now as I watch the Biden Administration ruin our great country. Democrats have made the phrase "God bless America" something evil. But I will die saying God bless America

[@gearyheidinewaccount3237]

Amen!

[@EyesOnIlia]

God Bless You!!

[@generalgordon3]

SEPPO War Mongering %ucks

[@glenmcl]

Indeed. I lose it all the time. Miami Vice values made me who I am today. I live in Scotland, UK.

[@xdicesantiago7568]

Miami vice brought me here bocs of this beautiful song I just had to listen to it more bocs it's true American music like this that I miss thank you Terry K may you continue to Rip

[@secorskater]

Terry Kath has always been one of my biggest inspirations. Maybe the biggest, and I was born in 1994, like 25 years later! That’s legendary stuff. What will you leave behind?

[@Thomas-uw3fp]

Awesome and well put

[@doris4166]

OK I will am so freaking in love with this song, this man. I can't hardly wait for morning just to play this song.

[@per_dee_em2251]

The one and ONLY Terry Kath! Chicago was my 1st concert. My favorite 55 yrs later! Pure🔥!!! 😢💙💙

[@jamesmicucci7028]

They would've been my first concert, too, but I had to sell my ticket and go with family on vacation out of state. Chicago played my high school in CT near the end of my freshman year, April 1970. Must've been loud in the gymnasium, where they could fit a lot more people than in our auditorium, and with worse acoustics. Still would've liked to see them when "Chicago" (II) was a hot new double lp... I didn't know about Tanglewood yet, they played there that summer. Check out the Bill Graham Prroductions VIDEO of it on here on YT if you haven't already. Terry is on fire.... 🎸🎹🎺🎷🎤🥁

[@michaelbutler6970]

This song is a masterpiece to me. So much power in these lyrics. Also, the perfect song to end miami vice.

[@laurenval2370]

No, just one HELL of a song! Why did this man have to die like this? Questions still need answers. It's not resolved in my opinion . I was 11 when he died and I cried on the playground for him. He was a musical miracle.

[@C_Holloway]

I wish this guy lived. Who knows what else he could have accomplished. I could have imagined him as also continuing an amazing career with Chicago, as well as putting out amazing solo work, working with and mentoring younger musicians, having his own record label, etc. I watched his daughter's documentary film The Terry Kath Experience and thought it was such a beautiful and touching tribute to her dad. He would have been extremely touched and very proud of her. ☺️🤗♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@Flussig1]

He was

[@scottr6394]

Sure miss this guy

[@charlotte7230]

I saw a lot of great guitar players in my life and I heard a lot more plus all those who do not have a name and are real great players, and Terry was on par with the best of them. I saw Chicago for the first time in Montreal in 1971 . They played their first and second album on that night, and after that I became a guitar player myself .He was one of the greatest . In all those years after that show I had to pickup solos from different guitar players, but picking up solos from Terry Kath was always a bit more difficult . He had energy and stamina to a level few players could reach. Than you Terry Kath, may you rest in peace.

[@brushane21]

For being a low budget movie, Electra Glide In Blue is a magnificent film. And the score is excellent. Especially "Tell Me" in the end. It's one of the strongest songs ever made, with the remarkable voice of Terry Kath.

[@mikethompson2275]

There is a reason jimi hendrix respected him

[@davidf4897]

So many left the cinema and never experienced this powerful song in its entirety.

[@annieherzig4220]

One of my favorite films. Robert Blake shines, and the music.....perfect!! Especially the ending. I hope God will bless America again. America deserves many blessings. My thoughts. Peace.

[@DJObliteration1]

Hell of a guitar player! Incredible singer

[@pamnichols7877]

❤and you would have been 78 today!!!!! God bless us all and God bless America!!!!!!

[@andyrowlands50029]

Great track, used as the ending for the movie Electraglide in Blue. In my opinion, Electraglide, Dirty Mary Crazy Larry and Vanishing Point are the three classic 70s road movies.

[@paulsecon4889]

Saw “Dirty Mary+Crazy Larry” at the Drive In when I was 10. My 1st R rated movie.

[@joeyricci7168]

andyrowlands50029 - what about “Aloha Bobby and Rose”.....

[@andyrowlands50029]

@@joeyricci7168 That's not one I've seen.

[@joeyricci7168]

andyrowlands50029 - You should see that movie, (Aloha Bobby and Rose). The star, Bobby (Paul LeMat) drove a 1968 Chevy Camaro, who kept street racing, and then kept trying to race away from the authorities. (Robert Carradine co-starred). It also had a small cameo of Tom McEwen and Don Purdomme racing different people with the red Mongoose (Tom McEwen and the yellow Snake (Don Purdomme) original funny cars! You can watch it on KZbin Here’s a small preview of it.... kzbin.info/www/bejne/qpanp5evireAsNk kzbin.info/www/bejne/d6jFfpVtbdyqrpo

[@joeyricci7168]

andyrowlands50029 - did you see “Cannonball” starting David Carradine? “Death Race 2000” starring Sylvester Stallone? “The Gumball Rally” starring Gary Busey? Those all were from the early to mid 1970’s car movies, too.

[@jedialex65]

Always reminds me of Miami Vice. Amazing song.

[@coobird1ify]

GORGEOUS SPIRIT,,VOICE, AND ARTIST. THANK YOU TERRY KATH FOR BEING,,,,RIP.

[@mikebee2226]

I couldnt have said it better deb. if only he would have been more careful.........

[@shelegrimm1288]

Dear God I miss this man.

[@howardclegg6497]

This song encapsulates his soul singing style. When folks compare him to Ray Charles you only need to start right here

[@josemeda4592]

@@howardclegg6497 He also sounded somewhat like Joe Cocker.

[@laurenval2370]

Yes

[@kevinclark8549]

Electra Glide in blue bought me here. Also, Miami Vice, too.

[@charlesfulcher880]

So glad I got the chance to see him before his death.

[@jonathangodbout6645]

Miami Vice brought me here. Season five final episode last song ever played on miami vice closing cred it

[@TheLuscious]

The last song ever played on Miami Vice

[@rebeccadeane4679]

FABULOUS SONG, GUITARIST, FABULOUS ENTERTAINER.

[@sgt803]

The last song played on the final episode (Freefall) of the TV series Miami Vice as Crockett and Tubbs were driving away in the Ferrari Testarossa. A sad moment and virtually the end of the 80's. The best decade of my life!

[@stephenkissane4268]

I love how he involves everyone God bless America then he says God bless the world

[@Survivor2002]

The loss of Terry to Chicago was like the Stones losing Keith or The Who losing Roger, if you can imagine something that awful.

[@lycanart876]

RIP Big Man

[@laurenval2370]

Wow! I just heard this song for the first time in 2021. Wasn't a Miami Vice fan but all I kept thinking if he would have made a gospel album, it would be outstanding! Beautiful song 🎵 ❤...I sure miss Terry...gone far too young 😢 💔

[@laurenval2370]

I mean that with all my heart ❤

[@MIKECNW]

The song was recorded in 1973 which was long before the show.

[@fuchsiaswing8545]

@@MIKECNWYeah, I've never associated this song with Miami Vice. It will always be synonymous with Electra Glide In Blue (1973).

[@thatdude5353]

@@fuchsiaswing8545in only discovered it through MV, but it only features in the last episodes end credits.

[@Free-uw4jl]

I saw Electra Glide in Blue at age 10, and this song stuck with me. I only found it again a couple of years ago thanks to the internet. Great piece!

[@ferlottes]

Miami Vice... And TERRY KATH !!! God bless Democraty, God Bless USA and Quebec.

[@rickytoddbotelho9555]

One of the most moving pieces I've ever heard. Especially connected to the fantastic electric glide in blue. 👍👍👍👍💥👇

[@aeromamakinforever]

No words to describe his loss

[@paulsecon4889]

Maryann Merritt Remember it like it was yesterday and I feel the same now as when I 1st saw it on the news and just thought,: What A Waste!! He left an unbelievable body of work behind for such a young man!!

[@roberthelme8000]

He was the greatest vocalist and guitarist. He WAS Chicago: the band died with him.

[@cynthialawson5049]

@@paulsecon4889 So sad...

[@cynthialawson5049]

@@roberthelme8000 I agree.

[@howardclegg6497]

Yup

[@kevdogrudi7260]

God bless Terry Kath he left us too soon

[@billrichardson2567]

This song touches the depth of my soul. Terry Kath such a special spirit and a wonderous comet that passed thru the universe so quickly and left us far too soon. That end scene of "Electra Glide in Blue" where Terry plays the shooter and then have him sing the final song is just magic. Alot of credit to James William Guercio for constructing all of that movie and soundtrack-which I consider one of the finest ever in movie history. God Bless America and God Bless Terry Kath!

[@adamzanzie]

James William Guercio does deserve credit for the film’s music. However, Robert Blake claimed that Conrad Hall and himself were the film’s true directors.

[@billrichardson2567]

@@adamzanzie I think Blake was smoking something funny. Conrad Hall was a cinematographer...not a director and Blake never directed a movie in his life...he was an actor.

[@adamzanzie]

@@billrichardson2567 Guercio had never directed either, though -- and after this film, he never directed again. Steve McQueen even fired Guercio from the production of "Tom Horn" because he was not impressed by Guercio's lack of ideas. I actually think the reason why Electra Glide in Blue holds up pretty well today is because Guercio was also the producer and therefore he managed to assemble all the right talent together to ensure that the film was of an unusual high quality. One could alternatively even suggest that the film directed itself. I recommend Blake's memoir Tales of A Rascal for some wild insights into what allegedly really happened during the film's production.

[@sweetlogo]

Here after watching the Miami Vice finale.

[@christerry1611]

Same

[@HenriKoskinen]

Me too. Didn’t know about this song. Last minutes of Miami Vice were very emotional and this song perfected them.

[@robertneumann8652]

This song made me consider a career in southern law enforcement.

[@glenmcl]

Can I give you a ride to the airport...in my stolen car?

[@SebWilliams-ql9sd]

An Epic song Terry Kath R I P

[@gmajorspresents]

Such a soulful ,reflective, promising and sharing spirit.

[@yumismily4843]

I can't forget Terry.

[@decacards5250]

The perfect dedication to a great musician!!!

[@gearyheidinewaccount3237]

Awesome song,vocals,heart omg

[@davidbrodacki9076]

We need Terry to let everyone know this country needs God, as in God Bless America! RIP brother!

[@eddie7167]

"We had a hellavu ride partner"

[@bgthtr6404]

Terry's bandmates from The band Chicago called him the white Ray Charles so I decided to listen to this and OMG, he sure does sound like Ray. So sad that he lost his life at age 31 playing around with his gun. God takes the best I guess. Die young and leave a beautiful corpse they say. Now Terry sings for God.

[@stonyhil]

I can’t listen to this without crying, thinking about what we all lost when Terry died 😢😎❤️

[@genesmith8627]

Peace. Try and purchase Chicago Live at Tanglewood. It REALLY helps keep the GENIUS of Terry Kath Alive! His solo of 25 or 6 to 4 in this Show Is LEGENDARY!!!!

[@stonyhil]

@@genesmith8627 oh yeah I’m a big fan I’ve heard that. Also back after their second album came out I saw them live at Neshaminy High School in the gym! In Langhorn PA outside of Philly. I was on the second row and watched in awe. After that I formed my own 8pc horn band called 8Miles High. We played a lot of their stuff 😎♥️👍

[@genesmith8627]

@@stonyhil Tanglewood IS just So "soothing". I bet I listen to it's Entirety Once a Week. Such a TREMENDOUS Show. I Wish there were More cuts to some of Terry's solos. One in particular, in Poem For The People. It focuses on Lamm's vocals, of course BUT, Terry is going Nuts on the guitar right next to Lamm and they don't cut away. Granted, video was in it's infancy in 1970 compared to Today Still, Terry was hitting some Great Riffs!! Alas, Why did we ALL Lose such a Great Talent TOO Soon?!

[@genesmith8627]

Bob, KUDOS that you Actually Got to SEE Kath LIVE!!!✔💪❤

[@stonyhil]

@@genesmith8627 I was sitting a few feet away. He had stage fright in early days and had his back to the audience at times. Also met with Danny Seraphine. He gave a drum symposium in Nashville 😎👍🙏

[@chrisadams2246]

I never saw Chicago with Terry Kath. But, being a Chicago fan, I've heard all of his work and, I really think he was the best guitarist of his day. Innovative, raw, and a true talent that was taken way to early. Most of his solos were improvised but, you'd never know it. And, whats most amazing is that was self taught. And, a tremendous bass player also.

[@johncournoyer3624]

there's a nice collection of Terry Kath's work, on Spotify- under Chicago (???) not sure the #

[@roberthelme8000]

I was fortunate to see him on his last tour. I regrettably saw Chocago a few times after that, each concert progressively worse. You cannot replace Terry Kath.

[@Julie-p8n]

I Miss You R. ❤❤❤

[@dwaynewladyka577]

Terry Kath was a great guitarist and a great singer too. There is a strong Ray Charles feel to his singing. It's very evident here. May he rest in peace.

[@gomochachi]

Xdialogue

[@MarcDasent-wh9ej]

Magic.

[@generalgordon3]

Love Terry Kath - Maverick

[@allanvaillancourt5896]

Brilliant song

[@momofmoto]

I need to say this...I believe Terry Kath would still be alive if he would have left Chicago in the mid 70s! Before they started leaning towards that Peter Cetera ballad era. He needed to leave & start another band with guitar, bass, drums & maybe a piano/organ & get back to his rockin blues! With his vocals & guitar leading the way! What a sad & tragic end to one of the greats & one my favorites!!!

[@johncournoyer3624]

Peter Cetera wouldn't have had an option to do so, w/o Terry's passing- Many members didn't like change in direction of the band- check out documentary on Hulu(?), or Netflix(?) about Chicago, from start to finish

[@Tpetty64]

Terry Kath was on a destructive path that only he could have prevented. The drugs were out of control. He was the heart and soul of the band. Chicago went soft after Terry's death and were not the same without Terry's soulful voice and explosive guitar. Terry is not credited for being one of the best guitar players in Rock n Roll history . Sadly his early death and the spotlight on the horn section contributed to this.

[@OMyStarz]

He was writing a solo album at the time of his accident.

[@stevencochran5301]

The message was assigned. In the song, I am little America. To my Uncle, I was Little Cicero.

[@svenerikknutsen1779]

God bless Terry, never forgotten..

[@normanyoung8464]

Here where i let my wounds heal.

[@bluenote824jones7]

A super song and movie

[@pauleyh]

So much blues and soul here

[@andrewallman3]

Perfect song on its own and also perfect use of it in Electraglide in Blue and the last episode of Miami Vice.

[@mariagilligan7133]

He was the best!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@batavusfietsbel]

Miami Vice.. whoooaaaaaa....

[@sophie87371]

there a lot of truth in that song terry tried to tell us

[@billl9175]

Happy Birthday Terry !!! your legacy lives on!!!

[@kevinrudisill1087]

What a great loss rest in peace my brother

[@Julie-p8n]

Tell me I'm not too late ❤

[@jimyoung3220]

Electra glide in blue. Finale!!

[@MrStillwind]

Love the song,ashame he died so young!!!

[@jodiwilson7299]

Beautiful, epic.

[@stevencochran5301]

To our family, we were "shit's corner." And, Uncle knew, but respected them, anyhoo!

[@rexbaker5092]

blessed good music

[@maryannmerritt3922]

This day we lost a legend.

[@bikerforever68]

Sony Crockett ❤️

[@mikewilliams7985]

Dude had a strong Bob Seger/Joe Cocker vibe. Great song. Remember it from the Miami Vice finale and then recently watched Electra Glide In Blue

[@paulsecon4889]

They better play this when they spread my ashes all over “Vineyard Sound!!!”

[@theox8276]

some people complaleded about the video. "Only his face" they said. This like his epitaph… beisdes his amazing guitar work. Fuck'em

[@breid1966]

Yet another great song recorded by Terry Kath and Chicago... Terry, taken away from us way too soon.

[@davidharrison6996]

At the same time blood sweat and tears was about never keen on them loved the old Chicago the old band was tremendous rip terry

[@MIKECNW]

This was apparently just Terry without the rest of the band.

[@freddykrazinsky9221]

🇺🇸GOD BLESS AMERICA🇺🇸

[@cynthia4680]

We lost way too many great musicians way too early.

[@stanjhoro]

Fully Agree!

[@johntangen3652]

This song brought the ending to Electra Glide Blue to a whole new level!!! RIP Terry Kath

[@cristiangarciamontalvo3257]

And Miami Vice finale, too

[@icemouf7480]

😥💎

[@edl1525]

Also the song used at the end of last episode of miami vice....kzbin.info/www/bejne/j3mTc31ul8aIoaM

[@justrelax129]

Someday

[@alessandror.7156]

MIAMI VICE !

[@endamccallion1073]

NO NO NO. ELECTRA GLIDE IN BLUE

[@howardclegg6497]

@@endamccallion1073 Right On!

[@schizoidboy]

God rest his soul.

[@brianschroeder8224]

Anyone know if there’s an album I can find this version on? iTunes sucks. They don’t have it.

[@carlocafiero8977]

tante grazie terry

[@stevekaczmarek7738]

Like a Beatles and Bob Segur mashup.

[@edwardgraham9280]

This song is classic and sadly under-appreciated. I thought the movie was pretty damned good as well. And largely forgotten. Shame.

[@sianhollands8444]

Jimi Hendrix saw Kath play the six string and said he thought he played better than him. That’s the highest compliment one can give!! We lost an amazing artist. Rest in heavenly peace

[@icemouf7480]

💎💎💎💎💎💎

[@danielkral9896]

the greatest talent of 60 years that we lost thanks to the Chicago group where he did not have a position that would belong to him