First Time Hearing Chicago - 25 or 6 to 4 (Tanglewood 1970) Reaction - A FUSION OF JAZZ & ROCK?! 

Chicago was never the same after Terry passed. RIP Terry Kath!

Not only can he play guitar, he can sing ,listen to "make me smile"

The talent we had back in the day 😭 I keep hoping someday they will turn off the computers & autotune and require this kind of talent to make a record

Yes, Jimi Hendrix was highly complimentary of Terry Kath's guitar playing. Shows how special Terry was. He was the heart and soul of the band. They were never the same after his passing. The original Chicago lineup was some of the greatest musical talent ever assembled.

RIP Terry Kath. "If there's a rock and roll heaven, you know they've got a hell of a band".

Terry Kath was a monster guitarist. . Great documentary by his daughter recently with her looking to learn more about him as he died when she was toddler. Jimi Hendrix loved him as a guitarist. When asked how it feels to be best guitarist in rock Hendrix replied, "I don't know. You should ask Terry Kath". Hendrix had Chicago tour with his band.

Who today can sound this INCREDIBLE LIVE?

That man is what I call a guitarist !!! Terry, and all the other members was ridiculously talented !!!!

This is pure talent, todays noise is not music. Thank you for playing this.

Every time I hear this it brings me to tears that the world was robbed of this guitar talent.,

You’ve got to hear Terry Kath sing. He was an incredible artist. Soulful voice and played the guitar like the devil.

These guys were truly musicians in the purest sense. Most were music majors in college and had all the training. Not only did they write the songs, they did their own compositions. Their first album was a double disc and recorded in 2 weeks.

You nailed it, they are a jazz fusion band. I'm 69 years old and I started listening to them when they were the Chicago Transit authority.. what would have happened if Terry didn't die so young

That entire concert is fire.

They estimated that it was 25 or 6 minutes until 4:00am in the morning and they were still up working on this song. The song is about how burnt out they were and debated whether or not to stop. They worked through the night and finally finished the song that turned out to be one of their greatest hits!❤❤

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.

Terry Kath was an exceptional guitarist. His shooting was accidental. He had an semi-automatic pistol, which he thought it was empty, he even checked the empty magazine but did not check the chamber before putting it to his head.

Terry Kath is one of the most if not the most underrated and under-appreciated (by the public at large, musicians knew who he was) rock guitarists of my generation. He was an amazing guitar player, songwriter, composer and band leader. He was a very gifted musician.

Terry Kath played loosely on this video, on the audio version of "25 or 6 to 4" he's really tight. Give that reaction, Great channel you two.

The immortal Terry Kath! (Rest easy, brother)

Chicago: a testament of the incredible musical talent to come out of this era.

Terry Kath's performance here is mind blowing ! The whole band shines in this performance . I love how all the instruments go off and yet still work together to hold this song together. I mean without one section the song would be lost . This is live music at it's best . This performance is one of fav's and best i have ever seen . Love watching you guy's spread your wings, and experience the many directions that music takes us all. I will be waiting and ready for your next reaction ! Peace n love from Down Under 😎🤘

Absolutely loved Terry Kath. Chicago back then was a much different band. They were Jazz-Fusion / Rock and Pop. But when Terry died they became more of a ballad driven band.

Terry Kath is Chicago, glad you got to see the vibe that they have for each other! RIP TK🌹

Pete Cetera. Bass player and singing this song. "Four marines didn't like a long-haired rock 'n' roller in a baseball park," he later recounted. "And of course, I was a Cub fan, and I was in Dodger Stadium, and that didn't do so well. I got in a fight and got a broken jaw in three places, and I was in intensive care for a couple of days." While he recovered, he admitted it did literally impact his craft. "The only funny thing I can think about the whole incident is that, with my jaw wired together, I actually went on the road," he explained. "And I was actually singing through my clenched jaw, which, to this day, is still the way I sing."

Ladies and Gentlemen, Mr. Terry Kath at his finest. RIP

Chicago went across decades. They had some huge hits in my high school days in the eighties.

Lead guitar Terry Kathy, Danny Seraphine on drums, with Pete Cetera on a competent bass, gave Chicago a rhythm section equal to the best at the time. Different genre from Zepplin.

Being old now is a small price to pay for being young when all that great music was new.

No autotune or gimmicks just pure talent..

When I first heard this in 1970, it drew me into the Chicago unique style and instrument ensemble. One of the first to combine brass/rock instruments and sooo good. A huge band, six I think on stage, very full sound and one of a kind in it's day!

My very first concert as a tween in the early 70's. I especially remember when they did this song. So loud (but so good) that my ears were ringing for hours!

Can't believe you never listened to Chicago! You must not be old, like me. My favorite group growing up, along with the similar Blood Sweat and Tears and a somewhat obscure group called Ten Wheel Drive featuring a brass section and a Janis Joplin type singer (Genya Revan). All were great. You should check them out.

One of the defining rock bands of the '70's. Thanks for your reaction.

Best performance. But suggest listening to the album cut to hear the differences. ❤

Terry Kath's era of Chicago is iconic! My favorite of his era is "Color or Colour my World"

I listened to the beginning at least a dozen times when they were doing the sound check and suddenly broke nto the start of the song. So cool.

One of the best bands and still one of the best bands. Still going strong after 55 plus years with Robert Lamm leading, (Original member) is still performing and having fun at 78 years old! Also have to mention that two out of the three original brass section is still with the band as well...Lee Loughnane - trumpet, flugelhorn, backing vocals and James Pankow - trombone, backing vocals.

Wonderful Band. Saw them live and they were really good. The were Great with Terry Kath Wonderful Reaction as Always 👍🏻

One of my favorite Chicago songs!! You guys will love Chicago! The studio version of this is ridiculous too!!

Chicago was a very popular group back when I was in High School. I think I had like four of their albums until I joined the service and my younger sisters helpedthemselves to my record collection.😂😅

One of the very best. Mr. Terry Kath. Life was cut too short

Always liked Chicago. And why not? Awesome band. And this live performance only ups my respect for them. This CAN'T be an easy song to perform live. I ain't no musician, but i get the feeling that this is the case. Pure raw talent. I am usually disappointed in live performances on RVC'S, but not this time. Cetera kills it.

The late 60s and 70s was the best time, musically, to be a yound adult. I am glad to see new people discovering what we had. I bjnge watched your channel yesterday and absolutely love you both!

One of the greatest songs ever recorded and shared with us- performed by regular guys just playing great music on a street corner in down town Chicago

I saw them for the first time, not long after this show. They were amazing. The next 7 or 8 times I saw them, they were still great.

Cool reaction. The song "25 or 6 to 4" by Chicago is about the process of writing a song. The title refers to the time of day when the song was written, 25 or 26 minutes before 4 AM. The song's writer, Robert Lamm, was living in a house in the Hollywood Hills at the time and could see the city below him late at night. He was feeling inspired and wrote the song about his experience. The song has a driving beat and a catchy melody, and it has become one of Chicago's most popular songs.

Probably my favorite piece. I remember when my high school band played this in the stands at a football game. They blew it away. Especially with the horn section. Probably the reason I took up the trumpet.

I was 17 . Sweet music, sweet memories. A little sad. Still strong and Rocking. 😎

I saw Chicago in '71 and of course this doesn't do it justice, remember at least half the crowd was stoned the sound was over whelming - just an amazing time and amazing music.

Always love watching Terry Kath cover the drum malfunction in the beginning, very well done.

This is the music I grew up with! Many many times I would go to a concert and the 3 or 4 minute songs I loved was turned into a 7 or 8 min song full of great vocals and awesome solos. Thank you for your reaction! You looked how I felt!

My goal in life is to watch every single reaction to this video.

Excellent choice! Que'd this performance so many times - it's just phenomenal \m/ Nice reaction y'all 🖒🖒

There's a Chicago Tribute band called Leonid & Friends, who are from Russia and Ukraine, who have toured the U.S. many times in concert. They do all these old Chicago songs and are beyond unbelievable. Not only with regard to being world class musicians, their singers are equally as good. I can guarantee that you won't be disappointed. In fact they also performed the iconic 'Ides Of March' classic called 'Vehicle', and when the lead singer of 'Ides' heard their rendition he thought it was he himself and the whole original group performing.

What is also mind-blowing is that they had only been together for a few years when this was filmed. 😮❤

🇨🇦 For a lot of people, this group and their music, was the Anthem of our generation !

I played trumpet in the symphony in HS. We did this. The trumpet section stood up during this song. And we rocked it. 😊

RIP Terry Kath!

So many great hits in the Chicago Repertoire. Looking forward to more! Peace

Peter Cetra is just amazing. You should check out some of his solo work from the 80s. His first single after leaving Chicago was "Glory of Love" a song from the Karate Kid 2 sound track. It's an amazing track.

A classic song. I remember when it first came out. Didn’t know about Terry’s tragic passing. Seems as if we lose too many talented musicians way too soon. Great reaction. First time hearing this live version and fantastic guitar solo. Thanks!

YOU HAVE TO DO STUDIO VERSION,,,,,STILL MY FAVORITE CHICAGO SONG !!! THANK YOU

In southeast Michigan there is an outdoor venue called Pine Knob. Chicago would come in the summer a play every night for a week. They would do charity baseball games to bid time during the day. I saw them there when Chicago IV was out.

Been watching some of your videos and people are turning you on to some good stuff from back in the day to listen too. We had so much great music and musicians back in that era, it will never be duplicated much less surpassed.

I'm fortunate to have been there on July 21, 1970. I was stationed at Subnarine Base New London, Ct at the time and Tanglewood was fairly easy to get to. This whole concert was great.

Chicago went on to record some huge hits with their new lead; Peter Cetera. Like, ‘If you leave me now” and “Hard To Say I’m Sorry”. Huge hits! Wait, There is so much more!

Terry Kath, a master of the wah-wah pedal! R.I.P.

A laid-back time of amazing music!

Chicago one of a few horn bands of the day-their closest rival being Blood Sweat & Tears(Spinning Wheel, and When I Die, Hi-De-Ho, Lucretia MacEvil, Lisa Listen to Me, Go Down Gamblin, God Bless The Child). Other horn bands Ides Of March (Vehicle), Lighthouse (One fine Morning, Pretty Lady), cliff Nobles & Co. (The Horse) and chase (Get It On).

Great band, started listening to them when I lived in Puerto Rico in the early 70s

If you like fine music you can not go wrong with Chicago. They have the best musicians and re-introduced 'horns' to America. Not to mention introducing a rock generation to jazz!

In an interview Hendrix was asked "How does it feel to be the best rock guitarist in the world." he replied with "I don't know, you would have to ask Terry Kath"

Never gets old.

Attended this concert, summer of '70... Also got to see The Who that same summer... Santana also played at Tanglewood later that summer... Quite a musical trifecta, just before heading off to a freshman year at a nearby university (of Massachusetts)...

What was happening at the beginning was they were having some trouble with the drums. One of the symbols appeared to be messed up so you saw the stage guy out there helping the drummer get it fixed while Terry Cath (the guitar player) was trying to keep the crowd occupied with some noodling on his guitar until they got it fixed before he busted out on the song. By the way, the accidental shooting happened after a party at one of the roadie's house. He started playing around with a .38 revolver pistol, spinning it on his finger and putting it to his head several times and pulling the trigger . His friend kept warning him to be careful. Then he picked up a 9mm pistol. Showed his friend there were no bullets in the clip and placed it back in the gun. Unfortunately he didn't know there was a bullet in the chamber and when he put the gun to his head and pulled the trigger it killed him instantly. At. the time this happened in 1978, I personally remember it was being reported that he was playing "Russian roulette" but that doesn't seem to actually be the case since he thought there were no rounds in the gun. If you watch the movie, "The Deer Hunter" and you'll see the game of Russian Roulette demonstrated.

My favorite Chicago song.

'Questions 67 and 68' and "I'am a Man' are two of my favorite Chicago tunes with great guitar that I'd suggest. Cheers.

Saw them at the Chicago Stadium in August of 1973. I had just turned 19 at the end of July. It was my first concert and I loved it! Saw them again in June of 1992 on a twin bill with the Moody Blues at Poplar Creek Music Theater, which was an outdoor venue in Hoffman Estates, IL. They were still good even though there was no Kath or Cetera. Also loved the Moody Blues and I still have their tour shirt that I bought that cost me $30.00. That was a lot of money for a tee shirt back then. 😉

If you want to experience an absolute TRIUMPH of a tribute to Chicago, check out "Leonid and Friends" version of 25 or 6 to 4. (and their other Chicago covers). They are true to the music.

Wauw, Chicago, brings back seventies memories

This entire concert “Chicago At Tanglewood 1970” is on RU-vid for free. Well worth watching, not one bad song.

I am really glad this was recorded

This video never gets old

Thanks for doing this one!

I'm pretty sure this song came out in 1968. A great band.

Jazz rock fusion started in the late 60's. One of the earliest bands was Sweetwater. Although most people have no idea who Sweetwater was because they were short lived. The singer Nancy got in a bad car accident in Glendale CA. She was hit by a drunk driver on the 405 fwy. She was in a coma with a trach tube that affected her vocal chords so Alex (the bands founder) broke up the band because no one knew, not even Nancy if she would ever be able to sing again. They were however the first band that played at Woodstock 1969. Not the first performer, just the first band.

Chicago is the only complete band. What do I mean by complete? They do it all singing, strings ,brass a lot of band have you but what separated them is that they are a master at percussion instruments which makes them complete. React to I'm a Man live and listen to the percussion

As a fellow band-nerd, we used to call Chicago and Blood Sweat & Tears band nerd music for their thorough incorporation of horns.

Every high-school band played this in the 70s 😮😊

I had this on vinyl. Great album. My daughter has it now. Great reaction y'all

In junior high (mid-70s), we played this song in jazz band (I played trombone).

BOSTON -Foreplay long time.. that jingle with the guitar is my favorite.

wow ! I'm impressed !!good job lad

I am 65, and my generation had the best music of any generation, and it is not even close!

The keyboard player, Robert Lamm, wrote this song and sang the harmony along with the gituarist Terry Kath

Great choice! In the Musician world, this is called the"Nuclear solo! Caused Jimmy Hendrix to one of the best ever!💯🎶🎸

The reason for the cymbal adjustment in the beginning, the drummer had his time to shine and knocked it out of place. Terry Kath on guitar, he was just amazing to watch.

Terry Kath shredding! This song is so great!

“Feelin’ Stronger Every Day” (1973) Studio Recording 🥁🎸🎺🔥🔥🔥