Terry belongs in the top five shredders ever.....best comment i ever saw about this set was.." jesus Terry..what did that guitar ever do to you" ???

I'm actually surprised you haven't recognized Terry Kath more. He is quite possibly one of the single most underrated guitarist in rock. What Chicago turned into the 80s overshadowed the Kath legacy.

Kath could really go for the full shred and pull it back in very well. Of all the musicians who died young, his hit me the hardest. In my mind, Chicago never recovered musically.

Terry Kath... most underrated guitarist ever? No one ever talks about him. Hendrix called him the best guitar player he’d ever seen. I love how super enthusiastic he plays here without missing a note.

Smokin. Glad this band is FINALLY getting the credit they deserve as a great rock and roll band.

One of the best things about seeing Chicago is watching the horn section. Lee Loughnane, Walter Parazaider and, especially, James Pankow all seemed to be having more fun than anyone at the shows. I'm glad you took the time to spotlight them.

What amazes me about Terry Kath is that he is so accurate while beating away at his guitar.

"He's not doused in delay and reverb, it's just a really nice clean concise tone." As a writer, hats off to you. Beautifully put.

Every musician in Chicago were incredibly talented. I saw them play when Kath was alive. My memories of this show were that I liked Kath’s voice the best and that the musicians were incredibly good. I think Kath’s playing may have been underrated because he was surrounded by so many talented musicians performing along side him.

Chicago in the early 70's was the best period and they had a lot of rock involved in their style still. Terry on guitar/vocals, Peter on vocals, and the horns! Wow! My ears are grateful to revisit this.

The only concert I ever took my sister to was to see Chicago back in 1975. I was in college. I brought her up for the weekend. Bought her a new album by them and off we went. She was a handful to deal with. If I had known that she would leave this world so early in life I would have taken her to so many concerts and places. Concert tickets were ten dollars then but to me that was gold. Scholarships, loans, and jobs. I rarely had breathing space let alone money. Double-majoring in predominately all male engineering university but she was proud of me. I saw a lot of great bands on campus. All you needed there was a college Id and a dollar or maybe five dollars. Now those bands cost you $150!

Terry's daughter did a documentary on his life. Definitely worth watching.

As a lifelong trumpet player, Chicago has always been one of my faves! Totally agree with you on the way they blend in their horn section. So many bands get it wrong.

All these guys are in their mid 70's now and is nice to see the younger generation appreciates excellent music from this fantastic group

Some CHICAGO trivia...they were one of Jimi Hendrix's favorite bands and opened for him on several shows. The cover for their first album...CHICAGO TRANSIT AUTHORITY...was designed by Dean O. Torrance of Jan&Dean fame[Surf City...Dead Man's Curve] who also designed the CHICAGO logo that the band still uses today ! You're Welcome !

Tanglewood Concert - Best concert EVER!!! LOVE Terry Kath!!!

terry kath effortless guitar playing at its best and a big influence to all of us guitar players even jimmy hendrix

When music was music.

These boys knew how to blend. A technical note: they were a horn section. A brass section does not include sax. What you saw at the beginning was a mini sound check, everybody had to make sur they could hear the keys, which would be their cue to how loud to be.

Great choice of song. Jimmy Hendrix said that Chicago's brass section was like an extra voice. Also, spot on about Peter Cetera's voice - it was great. Love the way it combines mellow with passion. And the judicious use of brass surging into and ebbing out of the musical stream raises this song to something great and fantastic. This is a song and performance that is utterly satisfying.

Yeah Kath deserves some serious coverage. Plus you could do one on his singing alone. The white Ray Charles. You felt pain when this man sang because it was so loaded with emotion.

I love watching the brass enjoying the performance as well, Fil, especially when Terry went off. Thanks for pointing that out. Such a tight band right there.

Tanglewood live June 1970. By far most unique band of the times! Love 'em!

Two comments: even after decades of touring, Chicago never mails in a show - ever. Their enthusiasm is amazing after all these years. They always seem so grateful for every butt in the seats. Also, one of the best horn arrangements that Chicago ever recorded was on the track Alive Again.

Saw them in 69 when they were at The Atlantic City Pop Fest & in 1970 3 months before this show at Shady Grove Music Hall in MD . Terry was a monster player & the reason i took up playing . I was only 13 in 69 & had gone with my older sister & some of her friends. What an inspiration he was. Angus could not match Terry's intensity or writing & singing skills & i don't think that's just my opinion. Terry was one of the greatest players rock has ever had. This was when Chicago was not the commercial entity they turned out to be after Kath lost his life. Take the time to watch the entire show from Tanglewood & you will be picking your jaw up off the floor.. Rock on & keep up these cool reviews.

That's 1970 man nobody played like that in 1970 only Terry. R.I.P Terry Kath.

Fil, i was pretty sure you'd enjoy them. Terry Kath was a beast. Known for his voice as "The White Ray Charles." Even further, in 1969, Jimi Hendrix saw them at the Whisky-a-Go Go, and backstage told them, "Your horn section plays with one set of lungs, and i am pretty good, but Terry is better than me." He then took them on tour with him in 1969. Even if you don't do an analysis, please watch "Make Me Smile" from the same show. It shows off Terry's amazing, soulful Voice. Thank You for checking it out and doing the analysis, Good Sir! Cheers, -trout

Check out the live version of I'm a Man..... The horn section just plays killer percussion....

Thank you for pointing out Terry's tone. As far as I can tell his only peddle in this concert is the wah. He just adjusts his guitar volume to go from clean to overdrive. Watch him - cranks it on leads and dials back on rhythm. So many guitarists on KZfaq fail to understand this. Their tones are over-saturated, crunchy and fuzzy. Tone is such an important aspect. It can't be overemphasized enough. In my opinion the ultimate guitar tone is a Strat plugged into a tube amp on the clean channel but volume high enough to distort (season to taste). Perfect example in this video. Hendrix and Blackmore were also prolific users of this method. Pure delight to the ears.

It’s awesome that a concert from 1970 is still so fresh, Chicago’s horn section takes the music to a higher level. Great analysis Fil👏🏻👏🏻

I still try to turn younger ppl/kids/whoever on to this shit today..I'm 34 but grew up on all things classic rock w/a juke box in the basement...especially with how good most all car stereos are today, just put this on and turn it up..the groove is an absolute heater

Yeah, killer horns. Terry Kath is so great and in the groove, that we forget to listen to the rest of the band. I can't stop listening to their Tanglewood concert. I prefer this live sound over the studio version.

Check out Make Me Smile - not only fantastic Kath guitar, but amazing Kath "The White Ray Charles" vocals and insane horn drama!

I love this band. Terry Kath was a great guitarist. Peter Cetera is a great vocalist.

Terry Kath, the most underrated guitar player EVER!

Who could forget his introductory chords in “Beginnings” hauntingly lovely. 💖

I got to meet these guys back in 1972. I was working for the McGovern For President headquarters in Louisville, Ky. Chicago were backers of McGovern and came into the headquarters when they came to town. They were real people, I mean they weren't uppity, "Were all-stars " kind of folks. They gave me a hand full of tickets and backstage passes for their show. Great sounds!!!

Terry could also shred a bass and Peter could play guitar. I loved the collaboration they did live with the Beach Boys in 1974. "Wishing you were here" is haunting.

I think this is the third time I've watched this and I haven't made a comment? Chicago was BADASS. You picked up on the soul of the group with showing they were all on the same team. This mix didn't really have Terry's guitar emphasized, you can barely hear it. He was amazingly amazing.

As a trombonist in high school in 1968, this was my favorite band. Justsawthem last month in Baltimore.

When Kath goes to the wah wah is the best part of the guitar solo. Not a lot of guitar players played at that level in those years. Unfortunately Kath didn’t live very long.

Terry Kath, was REALLY feeling it, clearly, and in full-bodied unison with his guitar. I'd never seen him play live. Of course, I've heard that song on the radio and, in stores, countless times before, over the many years. Recently, I also had happened upon a doc. about Kath's tragic, untimely, accidental death. Now, when I hear it out there, AGAIN, and that's inevitable, I will have this great visual of him reverberating with his guitar while playing that very intense solo..Thanks!

Thanks Fil this is the track I meant.Such a big band with at least three more than capable lead singers. Terry’s solo is as good as I’ve ever seen. People think that’s not true Rock with all those horns. But man they could Rock with anybody. This concert is from 7/21/70 for anybody wanting to see this show. Thanks Fil I’m really enjoying ur content.

i love your enthusiasm. Truly genuine and a real genuine smile.

Chicago Transit Authority in the 70s was a revelation of rock, piano, guitar, horns and great vocals. Every song was a hit!

I laughed when you said the brass section sounds really nice. (I am making fun as you are extremely complimentary to everyone you review - and it’s very appreciated.). Anyway, the brass section is amazing!!! Thank you for bringing great artists to the attention to new generations that may not be familiar with the music from years ago!!!!!!

Chicago... what a fabulously talented group of musicians!

* Hello ; Fil :) Oh..Chicago "What A Nice Band They're " And This Performance Alive Was Really Great !!! °Thanks & Rock !!! X3

One of the greatest guitar riffs ever

For me, this is the gold standard for getting the EQ on each instrument perfect.

Best horn section maybe of all time. I was introduced to Chicago by our high school band director in 1972. He used to play their music for us and even had us play some of their songs in our concerts. I was able to appreciate their great musicianship because of him. Thanks Mr. Bundy!

One of my all time favorite groups. I've listened to these guys over and over and over ( since the early 70's) . Never get tired of it

When I'm jamming to my Chicago albums I always do the brass on my guitar, can also sing like Robert and Terry before I can tell them apart..think I'll do a tribute video someday!! What a great band was sad when Terry accidentally shot himself dead in Woodland hills Ca!! Terry always drove himself to the max, just fuckin incredible and the drummer ain't know slouch ither

So glad to find this, I was hoping you'd covered it. Terry Kath just crushed his performance. Really love this song. Thanks for covering it.

Terry Kath died before the Internet was created . He would have not been as overlooked today . I’m thrilled people are seeing this guitar genius online today. Better late than never ; certainly applies to Mr Kath and Chicago .

I saw Chicago live in 2015. They still sounded great and clearly enjoyed themselves.

Just F.Y.I. - This was (obviously) recorded live at the Tanglewood Music Center in Lenox, Massachusetts during their concert there July 21, 1970. I remember hearing it for the first time piped over the speakers while walking down the boardwalk at the Ocean City Maryland beach. I was blown away and had to find out who this group was. Another superb choice and analysis Fil. Thanks, man!

I was lucky enough to be in my teens in the late 60's and early 70's. What a great time to be alive. I don't think artistically there will be another decade like it. SO many great groups.

It is so cool to see someone from the younger generation really getting into this! It is an awesome song. Chicago was such an incredible band. Fil I really enjoy your breakdowns.

That solo! Lord have mercy! This entire Tanglewood concert is just heart wrenching!

I've been a huge Chicago fan since Jr. High days in the early 70's - one of the greatest, innovative and talented bands ever. You should also check out the cover of this song and many other Chicago classics by Leonid and Friends here on KZfaq. Absolute virtuosity and excellent engineering make these covers as good or better than the originals.

Nice job! Terry sounded a little low in the mix at least listening on the phone today. Thanks for sharing your thoughts !

I was going to say about Terry. But as I see other commentors seem to have covered it for me. Terry is one of the VERY best of all time. He does not receive the credit deserved. Maybe you can lift his legacy up. Also the drummer is superb. Thanks

there are many great bands and THEN THERE IS CHICAGO !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!........terry kath by far is the most UNDERRATED guitar player of all time!!!!!!!!!!!!!!,,,,,,,,,check out chicago's first album!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1

Seen them and the Beach Boys with free tickets my cousin got from one of the Beach Boys at the Hotel where he was banquet manager. I loved this song the first time I heard it, but was only a minor fan of Chicago till I heard them live. I thought I had a good sound system at home, but it didn't come anywhere near close to doing them justice. Hearing them live just blew me away. Such an incredible band, every song they performed was outstanding.

Good choice, underrated musicians. These guys were great. I grew up in their neighborhood and recall them going big. Saw them at a park before their first album and you could tell they were going to make it. There was less than 50 people there that night.

Here’s a thought? Angus Young was 15 years old when this performance took place. Maybe Angus has been copying Terry Kath? 😉 love your videos, keep up the good work.

Great band, esp live! Have had the privilege to see them several times. Daughter of a hippie mama that took me to so many rock festivals and concerts. Love this channel and all the artists and bands you pick xo

Chicago is the first band to change my life. Sitting 3rd row at the Portland Coliseum, July 8,1973. Question 67 & 68. I realized I needed to mine all my siblings albums for the lyrics that would eventually shape me. So glad they found me...

Love Chicago brass section!

Early Chicago!!!!! The best ever!!!

I can’t believe, especially as a musician - that you don’t see the genius Terry Kath’s ability to cover up an instrument malfunction and keep the crowd entertained !

I remember goosebumps first time I heard this song in late sixties, as soon as the brass came I got emotional, harmony is a right word Fil. I owned a bootleg double album of Chicago, early recordings, jazzy but full of nice melodies and brass. Thanks ....

First rock concert I ever saw was Chicago playing in Cincinnati, just prior to Terry's death. So enjoyed watching this. The energy and joy of playing good music is so evident watching this. Just solid!

Well, as far as the brass (and drums, and... every "piece" ) being at the correct and balanced "mix" volumes, while this is an issue in many live venues, the above performance was at the fabled Tanglewood Music Festival (1970), which prides itself on "dialed in" sonic excellence.

I was fortunate enough to have seen Chicago many times live in the early seventies.One of the true unsung bands of that era.

Fil, I know that this reaction is over a year old, but if you like Chicago, You really should check out LEONID AND FRIENDS videos. This group is from Ukraine, and they don't just do Chicago covers, they do EXACT REPLICATIONS of Chicago. They are really worth checking out.

I was made fun of when I was a kid for loving Chicago and Terry Kath. All my friends were listening to Sabbath, Zeppelin, etc. I think I was on to something, Terry in his short life is finally getting his due after all these years. Chicago was never the same after he left us. Love Terry, love Chicago.

takes me awhile to get through this fine liberry....chicago was the very 1st concert I ever attended.....still remember it Kinda

We got spoilt in the '70's with some of the best bands ever to play. Chicago never disappointed.

I've always liked Chicago great music and singing. I have some of their albums.

Wow Fil I guess I missed this one . An epic show and song the brass section is killing it. The Chauderarity of this band is untouchable. Well back in the day .

I've seen Chicago Live Twice and they are true professionals; sound great Live

I was an avid Trumpet and soprano horn player back in the 70's. Chicago was the band to see and fortunately saw them live a couple times. Easily one of the most talented and well rounded group of musicians ever to grace a stage.

Feelin Stronger Every Day was a favorite of mine as a kid. Loved the brass, and when the guitar kicked in.

Grew up with all this great music in the '70s, life and music was good back then, without the internet...

Saw them in 1971. I was in high school. Terry Kath 's voice and guitar plus the brass. My favorite band in HS!

Ahhhh yes, my favorite band. Great songs, great arrangements, great players, great voices. Until Terry died and they went pop. But their first VII albums were most all chock full of great music. Great Jazz/Rock horn band with a guitar god who let everyone else shine too. Terry was the bands arranger as well. Another reason they lost their sound when Terry died. Terry Kath was my first guitar hero. Still think he's as good as anybody ever was. Just a Strat or Tele. A Wah once in a while. He could wrestle his axe into submission, beat it till it wailed, or caress it gently, to get the sound he wanted. "Free Form Guitar" a bit of 60's psychedelia, is just Terry and his Strat plugged straight into a marshal. The sounds he gets are unearthly. My favorite quote "I had no idea I could do that. None at all" - Terry Kath's guitar

I cannot figure out why I am just hearing this analysis! Chicago is one of my favorite bans. I particularly always love horns. Again, Peter Cetera's voice is great! Terry Kath's guitar is just awesome.

...Ah yes, Chicago -- such an incredible group of strong & highly underrated musicians!.. Thanks Fil -- your own unique perspective, as a musician, makes these strolls down musical memory, all the more enjoyable! From Harlem, New York -- rock!✌🏼💖🎶🎵

Terry was a Phenomenal Beast! I was a kid, but noticed damn listen to them!!!

Hey Fil! Chicago (the original group) has been and always will be, my absolute favorite group. They are right up there along with the Moody Blues with me. What many listeners might not pick up on is that, Chicago probably had some of the best "arrangements" in music, ever. The way that they would layer their signature sound was nothing short of incredible writing and arranging. I had the good fortune of seeing them live 3 times with Terry Kath. After his death, I never saw them in a live performance again. Great work with your analysis as always

The look on your face is the same I had on mine in 1971 when I heard this song.

Great band. I heard them at the Hollywood Bowl around this time. They sounded just like this. Great drummer - Danny Saraphine.

Chicago brilliant Terry Kath an amazing guitarist so sad he left us to dearly R.I.P. TERRY MY FRIEND AND THANK YOU FOR EVERYTHING.

These were the kind of songs you cranked up on the radio while you were washing your car in summer. :) And yes...you sang along.

Saw them in concert in 1987 when I was on active duty in the USAF, Washington DC area. Awesome live. Horn section:awesome. One of the better concerts I went to. Also saw Tower of Power when in High School. Awesome. I wont admit smoking pot with them after the show in the alley behind the theatre lol!!

In hind sight, I didn’t realize what a great band they were back in the day!

The best bands and music came out of the seventies hands down

Probably the best live performance of Chicago. 1972 Inglewood, NJ