They Can ALL Sing! | REACTION TO Chicago - I'm a Man (LIVE Tanglewood 1970) 

Yes, three lead vocalists. Peter Cetera (bass), Robert Lamb (keyboard) and Terry Kath (guitar). Each brought something distinct and powerful to the whole. And the harmonies...

We all need bands like that today , that has to be back!!!!!

chicago never misses! "if you leave me now" "make me smile" "feelin' stronger every day" "dialogue pt 1 and 2" "hard to say i'm sorry" "you're the inspiration" "questions 67 and 68" ALL BANGERS

Jimmy Pankow on cowbell!!… trombone player extraordinaire who also wrote many of their hits. All the horn players helped with percussion on this one. Thanks for doing this one SalvoG, and to Robert for requesting it.

My friend was at a concert at a college and Chicago was the opening band before the main event. She came back and told about this amazing band that no one heard of yet. She told me they were going to make it big time and to listen for music by the Chicago Transit Authority because they will blow me away. She was right!

Written by the charismatic, multi talented Stevie Winwood in the mid 1960’s!

Steve Winwood was 16 yr old when he wrote this and was with The Spencer Davis Group

Yes, three great lead singers and they all play an instrument so well.

There's nothing like the early years of Chicago. Total 🔥🔥🔥

Chicago's discography is incredible. They are one of the best selling bands of all time. Songs you should check out: "Beginnings" "Saturday in the Park" "If You Leave Me Now" "Hard to Say I'm Sorry" "Feeling Stronger Everyday" "Make Me Smile" "Does Anybody Really Know What Time it Is?" "You're the Inspiration" "Hard Habit to Break"

Chicago had a perfect blend of lead singers.

Chicago is one band that gives me the feels. :)

The recorded (not live) version is freaking amazing. You gotta check it out.

I've lost count how many times I've seen Chicago live and this song is always a highlight for me. I do prefer the Spencer Davis studio version over Chicago's studio version, but live, wow, Chicago rocks it!

This was the encore piece and they killed it!

Yes 3 lead singers but when Terry Kath was alive he was the first among equals...which is why he's in the center of the stage, center of the band.

When they pared down to the basic musicians, without their amazing horn section ( many of whom were their songwriters ) you could hear see why they functioned so well as a hard rock band at the same time as being one of the first rock/jazz fusion bands. They had serious chops in both camps.

Terry Kath is simply remarkable and sadly missed

Poem 58 is a must do! It's incredible!

All those songs you mentioned were great, especially question 67 and 68. Yes, all three were great singers and had hits as the lead singer.

You should really react to the original Spencer Davis Group recording of this song, too. Stevie Winwood was only 15 or 16 years old when he wrote and recorded both “I'm a Man” and “Gimme Some Lovin'” with SDG. Winwood was a musical prodigy much like an American counterpart, Stevie Wonder. Both Stevies were performing live before they were in their teens and recording soon after. Both went on to long and distinguished careers pushing the boundaries of popular music. Chicago's live cover does justice to the song, too. By the way, if you haven't already done so, you need to check out Stevie Wonder's work, too. Good ones to start with might be “Sir Duke,” “Superstition,” “Signed, Sealed, Delivered, I'm Yours,” or “I Just Called to Say I Love You.” Another favorite of mine is his ballad, “Overjoyed.”

Yeah, welcome to the various rabbit holes of 70s Chicago and the guy who wrote this banger, Steve Winwood. Dude, there's so much music. So much!

Definitely need to check out Make Me Smile and Colour My World with Terry Kath on lead vocals and Saturday in the Park and Beginnings with Robert Lamm.

Yes, you're right, three lead vocalists. Usually they each take separate turns with the songs. I'd suggest checking out the first song on their first album (Chicago Transit Authority) aptly titled Introduction. It's an incredible piece of music and a wonderful way to introduce yourself to the band. More Chicago please!

Early Chicago (CTA) was great. Their version of I’m a Man is the best. Everyone of their songs is a winner. Beginnings was my wedding song.

CTA was the best live and recorded band during those early albums while Terry was alive! 3 man lead vocalists and all of them fantastic!

The incomparable Terry Kath!

Chicago Transit Authority was a kick-ass debut DOUBLE LP. Their first three albums were all double LP, the fourth was a four LP box set recorded live at Carnegie Hall. Their seventh album was another double LP, following Chicago V and Chicago VI which were single LPs. On the debut album you MUST check out Introduction, sung by Terry Kath, and Poem 58, a 9 minute track of PURE FUNK with a mind blowing Terry Kath guitar track!

Yep, real musicians, minimal electronics and what a jam! Try "Poem 58" and get even more Terry K blown away!

Studio Color My World with Bobby Lamb on vocals and piano. Love your reactions!

Their backstory is INCREDIBLE!!

Obviously this whole concert is amazing you should check it out thanks for going deep with stuff that you're excited about looking forward for some more tull. Hopefully!!!

Yes indeed, one of the best debut albums ever, part of the soudtrack of my high school years. The original band is dope! 🎵🎸🎤🎹🎺🎷🎶

Check out the original by Steve Winwood (while he was in The Spencer Davis Group) when he was still a teenager. HIs voice is iconic. There's a good live version. Yes, Terry Kath is incredible. Make Me Smile is my favorite sung by him.

They were/are all so talented. Tightest band I ever saw. I think it was Hendrix who said of the horn section, “three horns and one lung”. I also saw them perform this live. Their concerts were just so amazing.

This whole concert was a beaut.

Truly one-of-a-kind band with amazing songwriting and performing talent. I'm so excited to be seeing them live in June.

Terry was the SOUL of Chicago ❤

Yeah baby. What an awesome tune

As others have stated Dialogue Part 1 & 2 with Terry and Peter going back and forth

This song and "Inside looking out " by Grand Funk Railroad....are the epitome of Jamin

Love early Chicago with Terry Kath shredding it!

Damn Danny is killing it on drums ❤❤❤

Chicago definitely a great group, I love their first few albums, seen them in concert twice, the whole album is a masterpiece! Definitely listen to Dialogue Part 1 & 2 as one song

Yup. That's why people my age pretty much dismiss 90% of all bands of this century

In those early years of the late 60s and 70s, all three were more or less equally featured lead vocalists - in time, management would start to steer the band toward more ballads and feature Peter more which moved the band away from their earlier rock roots and Peter would eventually leave and go solo. This song is one of the few with no brass or woodwinds - all three of the horn players were on percussion here. The cowbell was trombonist, James Pankow.

I enjoy diving with you, I think Spencer Davis group is my favorite but Chicago is always good.

This is the rock and roll Chicago with the late great Terry Kath.

Spencer Davis Band (with Steve Winwood of Traffic) did a great version of this. The Chicago 45 has the studio version on one side & this Live version on the other. The percussive intro is just stunning.

Steve Winwood was in the Spencer Davis Group For fun, try "in the country " or south California purples"

OMGGG Terry Kath WAS THEEE MAN!! You HAVE to look up his back story, it's Incredible what a MAN HE WAS!🎶♥️🎶♥️🎶

Now imagine sitting 3 feet from the stage and have all thar thundering through you. I feel so damn lucky to have been born in the early 50's and in Chicago!!

My first concert was Chicago and the Beach Boys. in '73 , so 50 years ago and been a fan ever since.

Probably my favorite song because Terry sings it...♥️🎶

I got a Fevah. And the only prescription is more COWBELL. I have to say the middle part where they go into said cowbell interlude reminds me of something out of Woodstock. Every guy really getting into it like a tribal dance. Very cool.

You should see all the performances from this film.

I saw them many times they were amazing

This song is the answer to the more cowbell question!❤

Theres a documentary of them and his death was a great loss in rock and roll

I have Never appreciated a cowbell more…Wowzers! BTW:: You were as charming as ever; thank 🎉!

We all had this album -the 1st chicago!!! very popular played it a lot

After Terry passed , they went to crap🤷🏻‍♂️ With Terry they were monsters! Great performance!😎🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

As I have said prior, these 7 singers are Chicago. Unbeatable.

I tell you one day you have to check out that whole concert at Tanglewood it's just unbelievable

Just think.. I bought this when it came out (I was 14) and had the pleasure of seeing them live in Toronto on my 16th birthday. They were a staple of my music diet for at least 10 years. Terry was, and IMO the greatest guitarist of his generation. I noticed you like the rock and brass section combo, a band we (Canadians) enjoyed at the same time was Lighthouse. If you get a chance try their song One Fine Morning.

Definitely consider doing introduction. It’s the first song from their first album and sets the tone for what to expect from them

if you watch 25 or 6 to 4 again you will notice all 3 singing

My parents brought the Chicago Transit Authority album home when I was in 8th grade. We all listened and were blown away across generations!

I love this its nothing but a huge jam session 😂😂😂😂😂😂

I got to see them live back in the 70's at Pine Knob outside of Detroit , they played for 3 hours. Amazing.

Make Me Smile will make your heart sing. It’s a must. Do the mastered recorded version to get the full experience.

Yes SalvoG. 3 lead singers. Peter, Terry and Robert.

If you want to hear Terry Kath rip it, you've gotta hit "Poem 58" next and then every other song from this album. Yeah, they're all that good.

Please do MAKE ME SMILE studio version Next !more TERRY KATH

The band was originally called (well, not originally but once they signed a recording contract) "Chicago Transit Authority" but THE Chicago Transit Authority objected - strenuously - so they shortened their name.

@SalviG I'm of a certain age, but have never heard this song by Chicago! Thank you sooo much for your reaction!

You are looking at a music history document. And it's great.

It was a hit when it came out 1967 by Spencer Davis Group and went to 10 on the hit charts

Terry Kath was only 24 when this was recorded. Amazing voice and fantastic guitarist.

Listen to “Introduction” from the first album. First song.

Other groups with 3 lead singers: Beatles, Three Dog Night

Best MF'ing cowbell you will EVER hear!!!! LOL This band was at it's peak back then. When Terry passed it would never be the same. Long live the original crew

I them live...They were awesome, but years and years later

Terry Kath was Jimi Hendrix's favorite guitarist 😮

My top 3 in great guitarists the late great Terry Kath.

So love this song ❤🥰

No bands today touch this.

Steve Winwood was all of 15 when he wrote this, and Chicago did a great rendition of it. Check out early Winwood with Spencer Davis Group doing this, GIMME SOME LOVIN' and NOBODY KNOWS YOU WHEN YOU'RE DOWN AND OUT. Steve was also with Traffic (DEAR MR. FANTASY and THE LOW SPARK OF HIGH HEELED BOYS), and solo in the '80s (ROLL WITH IT).

Oh just go and do the whole 1970 Tanglewood concert! Just absolutely amazing!

Saw them in concert twice. groups just don't jam anymore. When the guys on stage are vibing it just sounds so good.

The greatest saw Chicago in 1971.

Oh yeah by the way there is a great documentary on this guy it's called the Terry Kath experience maybe we can watch it on the channel.

The 3 guys off the the left are one of the best brass sections ev.

🤘❤️🤘❤️🤘❤️🤘💯 Greetings from Italy. 🇮🇹

Love Chicago such a dynamic.sound.I dare say,though,their drummer has the smalleat.kit I've ever seen it as literally is a starter set

God we were lucky to live back then to see them live.

Man I always knew Terrry Kath was a savant on guitar but he's got some PIPES! He sounds great singing! nice one

This is one of their few covers.

Jimmy Hendrix was asked how it felt to be the greatest guitarist in the world. His reply was “I don’t know but I’ll ask Terry Kath next time I see him”.

I think that might have been Terry's backing vocals and Peter's mic wasn't working.