Man, Chicago in t he Terry Kath era was in a league of their own. Lots of soul...

Actually Chicago always had 3 lead singers in the early days. Guitarist Terry Kath, bassist Peter Cetera and keyboardist Robert Lamm. They sang on different songs. Terry Kath accidentally shot himself while playing around with a gun. He died in 1978.

Tery Kath.... The most underrated Guitarist of all time!

Jimmy Hendrix called Terry Kath the greatest guitar player.. That band was SUPER tight with very accomplished musicians!

Chicago was never the same after he died - he had so much of their soul and grit besides just guitar talent.

Yes that was Terry Kath who unfortunately passed from an accidental gunshot. BJ, you are right, the horns are much more up front in the studio recording. I recommend the song Introduction from their first album. 🔥🙏

Great singer, songwriter and one of the best to ever play the guitar. R.I.P. Terry Kath. Chicago wasn't even remotely the same band without him.

R.I.P. Terry Kath, you’re still in the running for the GOAT on guitar, and you’re soulful voice is icing on a most tasty cake. 🙏

Yes guys.Terry Kath brought this one home.That soulful voice that puts you in the mind of Ray Charles ,and that Guitar solo he performed ,the horns, and those drums magic .Terry did the guitar solo in 25 or 6 to 4.though Peter Cetera did lead vocals. Though I prefer the studio version of this song.They can't go wrong. Check out" Colour My World".R.I.P. Terry.

Yes. This is Terry Kath singing lead. He died of an accidental, self-inflicted gunshot wound. Peter Cetera did lead for "25 or 6 to 4." And you MUST try the official live video of "25 or 6 to 4" from Tanglewood (which this performance was part of, though it isn't an official version). Try the studio version of "Make Me Smile," it's good too, and you'll hear the instruments better. For a good idea of what they were about, check out "Introduction," the first song off the first album; Terry sings lead on that one too. Another couple of suggestions: "Poem 58" and "South California Purples." really, there are too many to choose from.

The very next song on the Album is one of the most beautiful love songs ever written. You need to check out "Colour My World"!!

Terry Kath was a master guitarist and a helluva singer.

You two still have tons of great classic Chicago to discover. DEFINITELY hit up Beginnings, Saturday In The Park and Does Anybody Really Know What Time It Is?, all top shelf tunes.

Terry was cleaning his gun. When a band member warned him of possible danger, he said "Don't worry, it's empty." He then pointed the gun to his head and fired. Unknown to him, 1 chamber had not been emptied, and as unbelievable as it sounds, it was that 1 chamber that killed him. When Jimi Hendricks was asked who he thought was as good or better on the guitar as he was, he said Terry Kath.

You need to listen to a Russian Tribute Band that has toured the U.S. the last few years and are so 'spot on' with their renditions of all the old Chicago songs, including 'Make Me Smile'. The are called 'Leonid & Friends' and were even commended by the original Chicago drummer who was on this Terry Kath leading presentation. They are impeccable singers and musicians, all able to emulate Chicago's old sound perfectly.

Terry Kath, one of the greatest guitarists nobody talks about.

I've always loved Chicago, but the more I listen to Terry Kath the more respect I have for him. Man, such soul in that voice and an absolute guitar shredder!

25 or 6 to 4. Feeling stronger every day. Chicago rocks.

I grew up with this 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 "Make Me Smile", "25 or 6 to 4", "Does Anybody Really Know What Time It Is?", "Beginnings", "Questions 67 & 68", "I'm A Man", "Where Do We Go From Here?", "Free", "Lowdown", "Saturday In The Park", "Make Me Smile", "Colour My World", "Hard To Say I'm Sorry", "You're The Inspiration", "Will You Still Love Me?", "Look Away", "Feelin' Stronger Every Day", "If You Leave Me Now", "Old Days" etc.

I couldn't have been happier to see you guys react to this....THANK YOU! 25 or 6 to 4 live from this same concert is sooooo much better than the studio! Tery Kath plays the guitar like it owes him ALOT of money❗

Chicago is a rabbit hole you WANT to jump into.

You need to hear the studio version. So good!

Jimi Hendrix Once Said That Terry Kath Was The Best Guitarist In The Universe.

The band has evolved over the years, but they still exist and are still touring!

An Early Must Hear Classic,, CHICAGO "DOES ANYBODY REALLY KNOW WHAT TIME IT IS"

Love Love Love! Now you're going have to react to Chicago - I'm a Man....another with Terry singing lead

I love Chicago! This was a good one!

Early Chicago is heavily jazz influenced rock. Check out "Beginnings"; "25 or 6 to 4", "Color My World"; "Saturday in the Park"....

You're right it is Terry Kath! He sadly shot himself with his gun! He was playing around and accidentally shot himself! Terry was the soul of Chicago!

Chicago is my favorite band. The instruments and all the horns are so good. Beginnings is my favorite song. Please react to it too!! ❤️❤️

If you haven't listened to it yet, their best song is"25 to 6 to 4".

They had 3 lead singers🔥🔥🔥

How did I not see this until now?! One of my favorite reactor couples reacting to my favorite song from my all-time favorite band!! YES!! What a happy day!! 😁 The gritty, soulful, dynamic vocals you heard here are indeed from the late Terry Kath, one of the BEST and most underrated guitar players of all time. Legend has it that when these guys were in their very early days and opening for Jimi Hendrix, he told one of the horn players: "You horns sound like one horn, and your guitar player is better than me." Also, that was my man Danny Seraphine lighting the drums on fire. Chicago used three lead singers: the soulful Terry, the soaring Peter Cetera (bass player, sang lead on "25 or 6 to 4"), and the smooth Robert Lamm, the keyboard player. I am SO jazzed to hear you do more Chicago!! I recommend "Beginnings," "Saturday in the Park," "Questions 67 & 68," "Searchin' So Long," "Feelin' Stronger EveryDay, " "Call On Me," "Free," and pretty much everything else from their first ten albums. 😆 You guys make me SO happy with all your music choices, especially Chicago! Can't wait for more!!

Yes you’re right BJ! Chicago went through many changes. Please react to “colour my world!”

Yeah..keep on vibing with the sound of the 70"s..grew up hearing them from my parents...great band!!😊🔥❤️love from the phil🇵🇭

Chicago had 3 lead singers who would share vocals. Terry Kath was one of rock's greatest guitarists and regarding his vocals was often referred to as "The White Ray Charles"

I went to see them in concert in Atlanta with REO about three years ago. It was amazing.

I love that you selected this live version. The album version is PERFECT yet despite that, this live-performance - and especially the entire show - is so incredible that it needs to be seen. You can listen to Perfection any ol' time - but this live performance is beyond. I think the term "far out-!" is the best one for this show.

This is my favorite group ever. Glad you like him!!!

This song was on Chicago's eponymous second album as part of a seven movement suite titled "Ballet For A Girl In Buchannon", written by their trombone player James Pankow. Terry Kath sang the lead on the opening "Make Me Smile" and the closing "Now More Than Ever", which were spliced together in this video and on the studio single released by their label at the time, Columbia Records. The entire suite runs about 15 minutes and is most of the second side of the first disc of the album (it was a 2 LP album). The second track of the suite "So Much To Say, So Much To Give" had keyboard player Robert Lamm singing lead vocals. Terry Kath also sang lead on the well known "Colour My World" which was the middle of the "Ballet" suite. There were also a few instrumental tracks in it. The entire suite is something for you to experience as it has several different flows through it. Walter Parazaider's flute on "Colour My World" is so mellow and beautiful. On Chicago's debut album as Chicago Transit Authority you MUST check out "Poem 58". Almost 9 minutes long it opens with five minutes of the funkiest Terry Kath guitar, Peter Cetera bass and Danny Seraphine drumming that will blow your mind about this band before the Robert Lamm lead vocal kicks in. Jazz, funk, soul, blues and rock all in one massive track. Jimi Hendrix saw them playing at the Whisky a Go-Go and told them "You guys have a horn section that sounds like one set of lungs and a guitar player that's better than me!" "Poem 58" will show you what he was talking about. R.I.P. Terry Alan Kath, January 31, 1946 - January 23, 1978

Jimi Hendrix once referred to Terry Kath as the “Best Guitarist in the Universe.” Check out "25 or 6 to 4" LIVE at Tanglewood.

Kath had a rich, powerful, soulful voice. But if you want to hear a softer, more tender side to his voice, check out Colour My World. It's the quintessential "slow-dance" song. I haven't seen anyone react to it yet.

I stumbled across this performance back in 2014 on KZfaq and became a huge fan of the band and especially of Terry Kath’s musical talents. Amazing!

I'm a oldhead from this era. I'm 63 and I saw them before in concert and you CANT go wrong with Chicago.Ehen Jimmy Hendrix was asked who was his favorite guitarist,he said Terry Kath.You need to watch them do 25 or 6 to 4 and watch Terry do a crazy,crazy guitar solo. Their horn section along with Tower of Power back in the 70's we're it. Terry was a gun collector and accidentally shot himself in the head.Im black male from Philly. You two please keep up the good music and reactions. Let me know if you want suggestions for any type of music . I'd be glad to suggest some....peace

Thanks for learning about this legendary free-styling band from my home town! These men are trained musicians.

Asia you don’t need a reason to increase that beautiful smile and great job BJ on knowing Terry Kath…

Chicago was a good jazzy rock band.

People talk about great guitarists and never seem to mention Terry Kath. Terry Kath was gone way to soon and is the poster child for why you don't fucking play with guns. From the NY Times: "A spokeswoman for the group said the 33-year-old Mr. Kath spent the afternoon in the Woodland Hills home of a road crew member, Don Johnson, visiting and drinking with friends. The party had broken up, she said, and only Mr. Johnson and Mr. Kath remained when Mr. Kath pulled an automatic pistol he usually carried and began twirling the weapon. Mr. Johnson asked him to stop playing with the gun, the account continued, and Mr. Kath replied, “Don't worry, it's not loaded, see?” Mr. Kath put the pistol to his head and pulled the trigger, killing himself instantly, Mr. Johnson told police."

When I was a teenager in the 80’s Chicago was one of those bands that you didn’t dare admit to liking….I’m much older now & the world has changed a little😉this song & “Feelin Stronger Everyday” are both just reeaaally good songs 🖤🤷🏼‍♂️

Terry Kath (the singer/lead guitarist on display here) was an absolute BEAST! May he rest in peace. It pains me to think how much music we lost with his untimely and early death. Suggestion: listen to Searching (for an Answer). The beginning is a bit slow, and foretells of the sound the band would make after Kath died, but the finale of that song, in my humble opinion, is the finest two minutes of blue-eyed soul ever recorded. -- just stunning.

Listen to the studio version of Make Me Smile by Chicago, check out both greatest hits albums and you'll not be disappointed!

Definitely check out the audio tracks of these early Chicago songs. It's really pretty mind-blowing.

Back at the beginning they always had 3 lead singers, Terry, Peter Cetera, And zrobert Lamm, until Terry died!

Spot on, Asia and BJ.Terry Kath on lead guitar and vocals. He usually played lead guitar. Chicago had 3 lead vocalists back then, Lamb, Cetera and Kath. On a British talk show, Hendrix responded to a question regarding a contemporary who inspires Hendrix, "Terry Kath," he replied. Where do you go when a king crowns you? Kath shot himself and Chicago was never the same. Great reaction.

Oh, baby. Stuff I grew up with. Early 70's Chicago. Nothing better. Adding, this is actual real, live, music. Not like most of what's out today. College band courses based on Chicago, Tower Of Power horn sections. LEGEND!! May have to put on Live &Carnegie Hall right now.

As others mentioned: Terry Kath-Jimi Hendrix’s favorite guitar player. A worthwhile watch is the documentary in which Terry Kath’s daughter talks with the people who knew him in and out of Chicago. She was two when he died. The documentary is entitled “The Terry Kath Experience”.

You guys are completely reliving my childhood...hahahahahaha! Lyrically they never miss! Musically ..nobody sounds like Chicago! In my top 10 All time bands! They have tons of other songs to check out...I see they are in the comments too...can't wait for your reactions!!!

Jimi Hendrix was playing just down the street from where Chicago was playing one night. Jimi stopped in to check them out. He was standing with Chicago's manager James Guercio. Terry played a lead guitar solo for a couple minutes. Jimi turned to Guercio and said "This kid's a lot better than me."

I prefer the studio versions of their songs! Try Just You And Me, I've Been Searching So Long, Free, so many more!

This is one of the best live songs, and reactions, of all time. RIP Terry Kath...

Terry Kath....'Color My World'. Arguably the shortest and sweetest songs in existence.

One of the greatest live or recorded rock blues bands of all time!

Chicago is so good! Legends! 💜

Another great Chicago song is Colour my World. Amazing , emotional slow song sung by....Terry Kath. A must listen to.

This is on my playlist I listen to it almost every day so good♥️🥰

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Concert was at Tanglewood in Lenox, MA in 1970. The full concert is on you tube. 25 or 6 to 4 has the best guitar rip by Katz!!!

Friggin Terry Kath. Jimi Hendrix’s favorite guitarist. Epic legend. Gone too soon.

YEs. Terry Kath is one of a kind. Such a great singer, songwriter and musician. A real pioneer in the band that drove to push the envelope. Jimi Hendrix even considered him one of the best guitarists. He died when he accidentally shot himself in the head at the end of a party. The band was never the same after that. They lost their fire and willingness to reach new heights. After his passing, much of their output was AOR radio love songs with Pete Cetera singing. I truly miss Terry Kath.

Yes it is Terry Kath accidentally shot himself, Jimmie Hendrix thought that he was the best guitarist that he ever saw.

The version you played is actually two songs edited together - "Make Me Smile" and "Now More Than Ever". You may have noticed an edit in the video right after the solo - that's where "Now More Than Ever" starts. The two songs are actually part of a larger 7 song suite of songs known as "Ballet for a Girl in Buchannon". They are the first and last songs of the "Ballet". The "Ballet" also includes "Colour My World". You should check out the full unedited "Ballet for a Girl in Buchannon", either from "Chicago II" (studio version) or the Tanglewood concert.

The fact that Jimi Hendrix was a big admirer of Terry's abilities says a lot. Overlooked and irreplaceable Chicago wasn't the same after his passing.

Studio version much better, this one sounds like they all ate some valium lol

I HIGHLY recommend you listen to the longer, studio version! Great pick!

They opened for Jimi Hendrix back in 68 and Hendrix told them "I'm good but your guitarist is better than me"! Helluva compliment.

Jimi Hendrix was a HUGE fan of Terry Kath to the point that he wanted to tour with Chicago but never came to happen due to Hendrix's death.

While Terry Kath was slive, the band had 3 lead singers. Terry had the deep soulful voice, Peter Cetera (bassist) had the high clean vocals and keyboardist Robert Lamm fit in between them. They each sang hits. From the debut through January 1978, when he shot himself in the head with what he thought was an unloaded gun. There is a great documentary (free with ads on youtube) called The Terry Kath Experience by his daughter. You should check it out.

"Wishing You Were Here" would be a great next song. It has a completely different feel. (One of my favorites of theirs) Have a great day!

The incomparable and irreplaceable Terry Kath. Probably one of the Top 5 most influential rock artists of the 70's, and I don't think any of them knew it at the time. RIP TK.

Hey, i like your channel, i wish you all would hear a song by the group Wet Willie and the song is Keep on Smilin'

Peter Cetera was a great talent. Terry Kath was all soul. THE heart and soul of Chicago. Talent to the moon and back. A once in a lifetime musician.

No from the beginning they had 3 lead singer at the time and Peter cetera ended up being the lead singer because of his voice

Okay, this is from tanglewood mass, concert.. outstanding version.. album version is great as it was.. he (Terri Kath) sang like ray charles and played like ( better than?) Hendrix , all of musicians besides he were classically trained .. horns soared and keys and drums top shelf…

Can’t say enough about this band. They were one of the elite groups, especially in concert.

Terry Kath was admired by Jimmy Hendrix himself, when CHICAGO in its beginnings opened for the great guitarist...

Not gonna say anything that hasn't already been said about early Chicago!! RIP TERRY KATH!! He was the Heart and Soul of Chicago before he accidentally took his own life (not taking anything away from the rest of the band cause they were All Awesome). Danny Seraphine on Drums WOW. Glad you liked this video. Terry Kath had an almost Ray Charles type voice and played lead guitar spectacularly!! In fact,Jimi Hendrix once quoted that Terry Kath was his Favorite Guitarist!! That coming from one of the Greatest Guitarists of all time says it all. I'd Love for you to check out other early Chicago songs such as "I'm a Man (a remake of a Spencer Davis group song), and "Beginnings "!! Thanks Again!!

Hey guys!! Chicago was my 1st concert. Saw them here in Memphis in 1974!! It was so so good!! I played clarinet in the band-we would do Chicago songs at the football games. I really love the horn section-they are legendary!! Excellent reaction!!🎺🎷🎵😊

Probably like 99% of the time you should do the studio version. Then you get the true instrumentation of the song. Then i would recommend doing the live version. Just my personal preference. Great song either way.

One of THE BEST Group EVER...!! Remember, this is a LIVE Performance. If you haven't done any other tracks from this live performance at 'Tanglewood', you're in for a treat...!! Peace and blessings 2022

Yes, sir - you are correct. Terry Kath took a revolver to his head in 1978 thinking it wasn't loaded, and...BANG! - Very tragic. He was only 31 years old.

Just you and me and Searching so long. Beautiful songs

The original Chicago was great. Chicago evolved in Order to survive and was still pretty great. They had Top 10 Billboard hits with 5 different members singing lead vocals. With each of those 5 singing lead on at least 2 Top 10 songs. I believe only The Eagles can match or do better than that. See the Chicago list below. Some singers have more but only 2 are listed for each. Terry Kath (Make Me Smile #9 1970 & Colour My World # 7 1971). Robert Lamm (Does Anybody Really Know What Time it is? #7 1970 & Saturday in the Park #3 1972). Peter Cetera (25 or 6 to 4, #4 1970 & If You Leave Me Now #1 1976). Bill Champlin (Look Away #1 1988 & I Don't Want to Live Without Your Love #3 1988). Jason Scheff (Will You Still Love Me? #3 1986 & What Kind of Man Would I Be? #5 1989). Minutes ago I

Chicago sounds better “live” than most bands today sound in the studio!

He was a gun enthusiast, he was waving a gun around. The guy he was with said is that smart. Terry" you think I'd shoot myself". The gun went off killing him instantly

i would love to see your reactions to jinger and her voice hope u can react one day

Yes. Glad you liked it! Terry Kath was awesome! He was a gun enhusiast. He got high in 1978 and was showing his new pistol to his buddy. Took the clip out and put the gun to his head and pulled the trigger, not realizing there was a bullet in the chamber. Very sad. Very talented musician. Jimi Hendrix thought he was better than him!!

Chicago Transit Authority has recently become my all time fave band, as my folks leaned more towards Led Zeppelin and The Beatles... I knew these guys growing up, but the couple years or so they had Terry Kath ... It was the best music ever done!!! Whoop Whoop!!! I recommend "I'm a Man" Terry Kath leads that one as well!!! 😍

You should listen to the entire Ballet for a Girl in Buchannon. Make me Smile opens and closes it. The middle is amazing including their hit Colour my World.

Listen to the album version. It's clear and whats missing in the is the drums and bass lines. It's pretty much a drum solo running through this trek. This is a really great and put together song. Terry was in his early 20's with a voice like that.

Subscribed! Thanks ya'll. Awesome. Great reaction.