First Time Hearing Chicago 25 or 6 to 4 Tanglewood 1970 (First Reaction) 

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At 60 years old, I can honestly say the music from 1965 to 1979 has been unparalleled.

Down the rabbit hole. One of the best bands ever, and Terry Kath's guitar playing was incredible. R.I.P Terry.

It was my privilege to see these guys in 1973, I was 30 feet in front the great guitarist, Terry Kath. I was completely mesmerized by him and the rest of the band that night. Peter Cetera had such a great voice, but then so did Terry. I will never forget that night. That remains the best concert of my life. There was not a weak musician in the entire lineup.

Jimi Hendrix was once asked what it was like to be the greatest guitar player in the world. Jimi replied, “I don’t know, you’ll have to ask Terry Kath!”

Jimi Hendrix was once asked what it was like to be the greatest guitar player in the world. Jimi replied, “I don’t know, you’ll have to ask Terry Kath!” What a tragic loss Terry’s passing was.

One of the most if not the most talented groups to ever hit the stage! RIP TERRY!!

That guitar solo is just downright filthy.

"I think I was born in the wrong era." I don't know how many times I have heard young reactors say that. Great music.

"Make Me Smile", "Im a Man", "Beginings" are all classic CTA/Chicago songs

Chicago, “Saturday in The Park”, “Does anybody really know what time it is”, “If You Leave Me Now”, “Just You N’ Me Feelin’ Stronger Every Day”, and more.

Definitely one of the best bands of their era. Three world-class lead vocalists, great songwriting, and each instrumentalist was a badass in his own right. And as you could tell here, their complex arrangements really made them stand out too. There's a lot of material from them to enjoy.

The thing I love about Terry Kath is that his solos are one continuous thought. He doesn't take a break to refresh. He just keeps going without taking a breath. He is almost unparalleled in this regard. RIP Terry you are an icon.

You said it, brother. You were born at the wrong time. Thankfully, all recorded music is available to you! I am an old lady, 72. I was a freshman in college when their first album, Chicago Transit Authority, came out. I wore it out on my turntable. But truthfully, the 60s were an embarrassment of riches musically. Only equaled by the swing era of my parents. Tap into their first 2 albums, plus check out Blood, Sweat and Tears, their contemporaries.

"Make Me Smile" is another Chicago song that will blow your mind...✌🎶

Peter Cetera on bass and lead vocal. Terry Kath melting the Strat and had a soulful voice. He wrote and sang "Make Me Smile". These guys were the truth.

Their cover of "I'm a Man" is absolute 🔥.

In the latter part of Chicago's career, they toured and played on stage with Earth Wind and Fire. Both bands took turns playing each other's songs. That was, as the youngsters say, EPIC!

Chicago had their very own unique sound, that horn section was incredible, and Terry Kath on guitar was just the best! I'm so lucky to have grown up with this music.

While touring with Hendrix, Terry Kath actually taught Jimmy how to make animal sounds on the guitar. Can you imagine what it must have been like seeing Chicago open and then Hendrix? Must have been epic!

Chicago is an American rock band formed in 1967 in Chicago, Illinois. They have recorded 38 albums, sold over 100,000,000 records and are one of the longest- ...

One of the few times when the live version is better than the studio version.

The band had three singers, you heard Peter Cetera on this one, but Robert Lamb on keys and Terry Kath on the lead sang as well. Amazing band, rockers with horns till Terrys tragic death and even then they were a hit machine. Just a brilliant band.

Seriously one of the best concerts of my life! Chicago in the late 60’s and early 70’s was magical, wonderful, life changing. Loved it!

What's even more extra-extraordinary is that guitarist/vocalist Terri Kath recorded the studio version with a broken jaw & his mouth was wired shut,SUPER HUMAN!!! Who would even venture to try it given the circumstance?!!!😮😊❤❤❤

Chicago is definitely in my top 10. The horns, Peters voice, the layers of sound.. its just so good. Classic sound for sure.

The Terry Kath jazz/rock era of Chicago was 1967-1978. Terry died January 23, 1978 of an accidental gunshot to the head, screwing around with a pistol. After he died, bass player Peter Cetera and David Foster led them down the path of soft ballads. Now that you experienced one of their classic songs, to really go down that rabbit hole you should dig up their debut album when they were "The Chicago Transit Authority". Their debut was a double-LP, unheard of for a studio to do that on a debut. Disc one, Side 1, Track 1 is the appropriately named "Introduction", written by and lead vocals by guitarist Terry Kath. He literally is introducing the band's sound to the world, each of the seven band members gets to shine on their instrument. The album from start to finish is a masterpiece, I highly recommend you listen to Introduction and experience that glorious debut track. Some will complain that "Free Form Guitar" on that album is nothing but noise, it was literally Terry just screwing around with his guitar and amps in an acid rock feedback. Stuff that made Jimi Hendrix take note of them and tell the band that Chicago's guitar player was better then he was. On that debut album is "POEM 58". Almost nine minutes of PURE FUNK with Kath RIPPING IT on guitar, Danny Seraphine on drums and Peter Cetera on bass. Check out Poem 58 and marvel at what music they were making with the limited technology they had in 1969. They were formed as a rock band with horns, the horns are an integral part of the band, not an add-on. On their second album is a seven-song suite titled "Ballet For A Girl In Buchannon", written by trombone player James Pankow. It flows through multiple tempos, three of the movements are instrumentals. Terry Kath sings lead on three tracks and Robert Lamm (keyboards) sings on one track. Kath's baritone voice has him dubbed as "The White Ray Charles", is is so soulful. I'm 60 and I grew up listening to their music as it was released. It's great to see more people discovering the roots of Chicago as so many are only familiar with their love ballads in later years after Terry's tragic death.

I was in high school when this band exploded on the music scene , listen , discover the rest of their songs . Enjoy the journey like it used to be . Thank you for discovering one of the greatest bands of our generation.

Chicago came at you from so many angles. No matter who they had something for you. The great sounds of horns and harmonizing of the 60's and 70's.

So much to choose from. Early Chicago is the pure form. 1st song of the 1st album (Chicago Transit Authority) is called "Introduction". If you never listen to another song by them, check that one.

Great band from the 70's-80's. They were a rock & roll band with horns & blended elements of classical music, jazz, R&B, & pop music. They had a lot of great songs such as "Does Anybody Really Know What Time It Is?", "Beginnings", "Feelin' Stronger Everyday", "Questions 67 & 68", "I'm A Man", "If You Leave Me Now", "Hard To Say I'm Sorry", "Saturday In The Park", "Colour My World", "You're The Inspiration", "Will You Still Love Me?", "Look Away", "Old Days" etc.

I am 70 years old. I could tell a story of the first time hearing this new album out by Chicago but I won't bore all of you. I was 16 years old. I will never forget any of that moment because the music of Chicago was it's background. I am so glad you liked it, Polo.

74 year old black Vietnam veteran. Sit down, smoke a joint with a very good glass of Jefferson Reserve, and listen to the first three albums. It's going to be a long time, because all three are two album sets. But trust me, its worth it. Oh hell yeah.

I read that Terry Kath was Jimmy Hendrix favorite guitar player. Your instincts are on point! Great band with an incredible catalog. You've got lots yet to discover.

It’s easy to see why this is considered to be one of the best live electric guitar solos ever recorded.

Terry Kath just blew that guitar up ! Incredible live performance. Terry left it all out there for everyone to see. Wow.

55 yr old female. Just had a dance party of my own in my room just now. I LOVE Chicago!!

Thanks again ❤ for the company Polo. After 43 years I'm alone.😢 just don't no what to do 💔... ✌️ Polo.

Terry was on FIRE !!! From the same concert - Ballet For A girl In Buchannon. Tanglewood 1970 - Be sure you get the full 14 minutes because it has been cut up. It includes both the Make Me Smile cut out and the Colour My World cut out. This time it is Terry (Guitar) that does the lead vocals.

I was so lucky to see THIS band in the early 70’s. 3+ hours of beautiful music. One of the best shows I’ve ever seen. And I’ve seen many.

Terry Kath RIP is an absolute guitar god and in my top 5 all time. He has an out of body experience during this solo which is one of the best of all time. What a shame that he left us so early.

I love in the early days like this how Terry would go off on a long improvised solo, get himself backed into corner then muscle his way out of it. What a journey he would take you on when he was live. The 9 minute solo on the live version of south california purples on the carnegie hall album is another example. You have no idea where hes going next or how hes going to get back. Always exciting to listen too

One of the greatest bands ever. Hard to believe this performance is from the year I graduated high school. So blessed to have grown up to all the great music and groups of the 60's throughout the 70's, 80's and 90's. Something groundbreaking coming out it seemed like every month. Thanks for your great reaction. Peace✌

I still remember the day Terry Kath died in January of 1978 😌🥺 He was the soul of the band ♥️ They have an extremely deep rabbit hole but worth every minute!! One of my favorite songs from Chicago is “Dialogue Parts I & II” ♥️ It’s all one song with 2 distinct sections. You would love it ♥️🎤🎶🎸♥️

Polo I just started watching you & I’m pleased to see younger generation appreciating our music ! We had the BEST MUSIC! I’ve loved it since a teenager!

Good song. Its about staying up all night writing music and the title refers to the time - twenty five or (twenty)6 to 4(am) that they wrote it .

Anything from their first 3 albums is worth a reaction.

So good. One of those we used to lay on the floor and listen to the whole album over and over.

This was my first 8-track tape and became my first live show in 1973 at Oklahoma City. What a great start to my true music journey that is still going.✌

Since you want more, this entire concert is fire.

You must do Their version of I’m a Man

I love they left in when Robert comes off keyboards to help Danny with his drums. Then while roadie is fixing whatever Terry starts riffing, Robert jumps in on keyboardx, then Peter on bass. Little mini jam session before drum is fixed and Terry goes into song❤

As a child of the 70's, this is the music of my life. Enjoy 😊

RIP Terry Kath. In my opinion the band has always been very good, but the Terry Kath days were amazing!!

Last night my husband hooked up Bluetooth to our outdoor speakers so we could play off our phones. Husband suggested we do a Chicago marathon. I decided to play uptempo songs (about 30 songs). Although I prefer the 70's albums, because of musical masterpieces, I played from all their studio albums. We both came to realize that they had so many songs that could have been singles if they had been with any other band from literally all their albums. They have created so many great songs that in their later years got pigeonholed as a adult contemporary band due to the record company's insistence on creating more of their very successful ballads. Don’t believe older fans that do not realize they never stopped laying down some rocking gems. Their catalog is so emense, it would take years for a RU-vidr to due reactions to all their best stuff if done once a week.

This concert was from a series of concerts at Tanglewood in 1970. The legendary Bill Graham (who became famous as the concert promoter for the Fillmore East and Fillmore West) talked the owner of Tanglewood, the Boston Pops Symphony, into putting on a series of rock concerts. Besides Chicago, Santana, The Who, Jethro Tull and other legends played there that summer. Anyone who is familiar with Santana doing "Soul Sacrifice" at Woodstock really needs to watch the official Tanglewood video of that at Tanglewood. Mike Shreve, Santana's drummer, said that he thought his drum solo was better there than his Woodstock solo. And his Woodstock solo was incredible. These concerts came at a time when all these bands were at the top of their game. No backup singers and dancers and costume changes to cover up mediocre talent. This was all about the music. That's why these concerts are still great 53 years later.

Great reaction !! CHICAGO sold more albums than Elvis and The Beatles COMBINED !! Tremendous Fanbase and women loved them too !!

Studio version is intense and so clean. Utterly beautiful. One of my favorite jams.

You have 11 records (From Chicago Transit Authority, first album, through Chicago II up to Chicago XI) with this exact lineup and music of this calibre. This whole concert (Tanglewood) gives you a pretty good idea of what the band did the first two albums. Later on their music got more mature and diverse as every member got input as a composer. The whole suite "Ballet for a girl in Buchannon" is a great follow up song. "Beginnings", "Does anybody really know what time it is", "Questions 67 & 68" are other classic songs.

We all had long hair in the late 60s/early 70s. I saw them twice in concert their heyday. They are just amazing. Their sound just flows through your body in an arena. It’s that powerful.

Mesmerizing, arent they? LOVE Chicago, they have made my youth.❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

I don’t think I’ve heard a bad album from them, and they have a lot of albums!!!

I'm so happy you discovered Chicago!!! The 1st song I heard was "Make Me Smile," which is 🔥🔥. My favorite is "Saturday In the Park."

Those of us who were first exposed to music in the late 60s and 70s were extremely lucky. It was a great era for music.

I saw these guys in Detroit in the late 60s when the iconic Terry Kath, rip.. was with them. They were absolutely amazing!🌹🎶

Phenomenal song & band. Their old tracks define the expression "jam bands". ❤

Bass player is Peter Cetera

Peter Cetera sang the lead here, and Terry Kath (RIP) was the guitarist. The horns seem to echo the vocals, and underpin the guitar solo. Pure genius. By the time I got to high school in the mid 70s, Chicago songs were a staple of our playbook. You can spend forever crawling through their songs, and hear something new every time.

The most underrated guitarist ever

Fun fact: Jimi Hendrix thought Terry Kath, the guitar player, was the best guitar player he'd ever heard. He was also totally blown away with their horn section. This is arguably thy greatest rock guitarist to ever live being in absolute awe of this band.

When my son was in middle school they played this tune and he played the drums…..😊

As a teen in the late 60s, groups like Chicago and Blood, Sweat, and Tears completely grabbed my musical interest because not only were they awesome rock bands... but they tilted towards jazz, esp. with their horn sections and interesting rhythms. Seemed to be a good way to go as their music has basically never grown old !! They've been revitalized by, of all things, a Russian-based group known as Leonid & Friends, all top tier musicians from the other side of the world !! Leo loved their music, and began transcribing it. Jump up a few years and they now tour the U.S. in the summer and have many great live-in-studio videos. Old music is new again !!

People from 8 to 80 love this group and I can't think of a higher compliment

Phenomenal Band, every Album is Awesome!! I grew up in the 70's and Living now, I realize that I had the best Music in the world. I'm very grateful To have had all those amazing musicians at my fingertips !!! The Chicago rabbit hole is one you Will never forget!! Enjoy Polo ❤️

I was born in 1967. A lot of young years were spent listening to music like this. Yet, I never knew about all THIS! 🔥🔥😊😊😊

I love this version. I was 6 years old when this song was released. I saw this live version for the first time a few months ago on RU-vid and I can't stop watching it. I'm glad to see your generation is just now appreciating the classic rock that I've known all my life. My first live concert was Black Sabbath and Van Halen in Chicago 1978. Ozzy's last tour with Black Sabbath and Van Halen's first tour. What a great time to grow up. Rock on.

Fire of course! Make sure you do "I'm a Man" (cover of the great Steve Winwood song) and "Make me Smile"

Every song on their first album should have been a number 1 hit , killer shit. Had to edit when you said Black Sabbath. Saw the two bands together in 1971, Sabbath opened up for them a night I will never forget.✌️

There's nothing like an EPIC live performance. Check out my favorite The Who's My Generation from Live at Leeds.! 15 minute medley with one banger of a riff after another. No one played with as much raw power and energy at the time.

You hear people talk about a band being "tight", well these guys were SO tight that Terry could start strumming his axe perfectly timed to when the others would finish getting set up and come in with him right on time, in sync, not breaking rhythm with each other, gliding into the song as smoothly as an Olympic ski jumper sliding down the ramp to the gold medal flight. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Jimi Hendrix told Chicago's publicist that Terry was a better guitar player than he was. They actually had plans to do shows together. When Chicago made the studio album with this song on it, Cetera's jaw had been broken and he had to sing it through clenched teeth because his jaws were wired shut. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Tanglewood is the super famous venue where the Boston Symphony Orchestra gives sold out performances. It has been around for a long time. Tanglewood is a music venue and festival in the towns of Lenox and Stockbridge in the Berkshire Hills of western Massachusetts. It has been the summer home of the Boston Symphony Orchestra since 1937. Tanglewood is also home to three music schools: the Tanglewood Music Center, Tanglewood Learning Center, and the Boston University Tanglewood Institute. Besides classical music, Tanglewood hosts the Festival of Contemporary Music, jazz and popular artists, concerts, and frequent appearances by James Taylor, John Williams, and the Boston Pops. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The real Chicago Transit Authority, the one that has been around since the 19th century, the one that is a department of the City of Chicago that regulates, oversees, maintains, et cetera, the commuter trains, ferries, and much other stuff, told the band to stop using their name or get their pants sued off. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The lyrics say it, after that guitar solo, I feel like I need to sleep too.

YOU HAVE NO IDEA their catalog is DEEP

This entire concert at Tanglewood was smokin'; make some time to watch the whole recording! Terry Kath died way too soon. He was a born improvisor, never playing a solo the same way twice.

I don't know how but somehow this song got into basically every high school band program in america

Was in Jr high and this blew our minds! They just kept coming out with hit after hit. All the guy bands in school did this solo and were crazy amazing! We had something so special and we knew it. I couldn’t imagine being in any other era. Next for them “Questions 67 and 68” “Make me Smile” “I’m a Man”

Terry was a incredible talent on guitar and had a great voice. Lost way to soon

Chicago is THE best❤ First reaction? I bet it won't be your last!!

Late great Terry Kath, he is still regarded as one of the greatest guitarist. Jimi Hendrix Called Chicago’s Terry Kath The Best Guitarist In The Universe

My absolute FAVORITE Chicago song.

Hope you’re doing well. Still praying for you. This is going to be good. I love when you experience a classic for the first time. Chicago is a great band!!

Saturday in the park...can't go wrong

I had my teen years in the late 60s early 70s. I was so lucky to have the music from those years ingrained in me. Best musical time to be alive.

Terry, like Frank Zappa, is another rare monster who just makes up all his solos live on stage. Total master.

When Chicago first started, their name was Chicago transit authority. And then later on the shortened it to Chicago.

Watch I'm a Man by them.

Peter Cetera's voice was pure gold. His song from Karate Kid II "Glory of Love" is an absolute banger

I had a complicated relationship with my father but I have to thank him for introducing me to so many great musical artists - Chicago, Aretha Franklin, Maynard Ferguson, Sly and the Family stone etc. Chicago is a band with stellar songwriting, and musicians.

The 1970s were the end of rock musicians being supremely talented in this way. Every band member from the horns to the drums can sing, write songs, play multiple instruments. This lead guitarist has an absolute talent value higher then the entire band Green Day put together, and I happen to like Green Day.

These guys are incredible. My favorite song by them is "I'm a Man."

Terry was an absolute BEAST, I JUST LOVE HIM.

I grew up in the 60's and 70's and Chicago was one of the best bands that I saw in concert