25 or 26 minutes to 4:00 AM. He’s staying up all night trying to write a song. So he’s singing a song about trying to write a song.

Terry Kath is the lead guitarist. He was the soul of Chicago. He also has a great singing voice. His death was a tragic story. Check out The Terry Kath Experience documentary. Thank you for this one!

Terry Kath was Jimi Hendrix's favorite guitarist.

It's so cool to see younger people appreciate the talent these live musician's of our time had!!!! Great reaction friend

Love the reaction, dude! "We don't pause solos", and that solo was going to go on forever (almost). Terry Kath was one of the best to ever do it (RIP, Terry). Early Chicago was sooo awesome.

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.

Peter Cetera got in a fight. 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."

Chicago - so based, so diverse, so blended. So much sound, so much talent. They have a huge catalog of really good songs, including Saturday in the Park, Beginnings, Does Anybody Really Know What Time It Is?, et al. Jimi Hendrix was quoted as saying that he thought Terry Kath played guitar better than he did. It was later on reported that Jimi Hendrix also called Terry Kath the “Best Guitarist in the Universe.”

Bro, In my humble opinion, that is one of the best live guitar solos ever recorded. There are many to choose from...but...For the time (1970) no one played like that. There are many legendary guitarists from this time frame, but not one of them played like Terry Kath at the time. Great reaction👍✌

Jimi Hendrix called Terry Kath the best guitarist he’d heard. I saw them in ‘69 and he shredded. And you just can’t beat a good brass section. Keep discovering the music of my youth, it rocked!✌️❤️🎶

Its not the most polished version of it but damn its good! it gets better every time i watch it.

Next song of Chicago at Tanglewood to jam out to is Beginnings. You'll love it! This is the music I grew up with in 60s and 70s. I'm 64 now and it's the music my husband and I still listen too. Nothing compares to it. Rock on, dude!

Chicago had it all - top-notch musicians and vocalists, excellent songwriting and almost-perfect production. Their music will stand the test of time.

Chicago were goats of their day still better than modern music

“People have got to get away from computers, and pick up instruments again” Joe Walsh (interview - Live from Daryl’s House)

This is what you get with talent. Pure talent.

You did a fine job of describing what is missing in today's music. Exactly. You have to immerse yourself. Give us more, people.

next should be Make Me Smile and Beginnings ... you will love those songs.

That guitar solo is nothing but 🔥 🔥 🔥

Great reaction. Love the horns and Terry was an awesome guitar player. Such a rabbit hole to go down.

Absolutely the best song! The title means 25 or 26 min till 4 in the morning. It is about him writing a song and was trying to finish it. This is one of their best lives ever!

I saw Chicago live when I was in college in the 70s! So many great groups & songs back then! ❤

Due to an incident at a Dodgers game shortly within a few days before this performance, the man singing had the back of his jaw wired.

The talent on that stage will never be repeated!

This is the best version .. just keep listening

Absolutely brilliant to write a song about having writer's block trying to write a song at about 3:30 in the morning...

There are still true musicians out there… you would enjoy all that is from the show: Live from Daryl’s House. Daryl Hall of Hall and Oats. In his mid-70’s, he opens his home studio, invites Legends and its an all-out Jam Session!

Jimmy Hendrix was a big fan of the lead guitarist here, Terry Kath. The drummer is Danny Seraphine who is well respected as a drummer. Being from Chicago I have seen them many times dating back to the late '60s when they called themself the CTA. The Chicago Transit Authority. Enjoy!💕

This IS the best version. You haven't gone far enough yet. The studio version is great, but this is amazing. The guitarist Terry Gath was Jimi Hendrix favorite guitarist. I do suppose you know who Jimi Hendrix was, right? That extra minutes are what we always called "Jammin out."

I think the studio version is important to listen to because you can really hear the instruments better, especially the bass. They're a little muddled in this live version, it might be the quality of the video, but it's still great to hear it live and the guitar solo in this live version is great, but I think the guitar solo on the studio version is amazing. One big difference between then and today is that bands back then were made up of real musicians and singers. The music was as important as the words and the musicians were absolutely incredible. Most fans knew every musician in these bands. From a talent perspective, the musicians were often as famous as the lead singer.

In my opinion this is maybe the greatest solo ever recorded

Chicago’s “Stronger Every Day” next! ❤ Loving your reactions; you catch it all! This music transcends time; grew up to my parents playing Chicago albums in the 70’s and now I’m 55 and still play Chicago 🔥

Go dig up their debut album when they were known as The Chicago Transit Authority and play these two tracks: "Introduction" and "Poem 58". Guitar player Terry Kath wrote it and sang lead vocals. He was called "The White Ray Charles" by his bandmates. Soulful baritone voice! "Poem 58" is nine minutes of PURE FUNK led by Terry Kath on guitar, Danny Seraphine on drums, and Peter Cetera on bass. Kath's guitar will have you needing an ice pack for your jaw after you pick it up from the floor! When they were The Chicago Transit Authority, they were the house band at the Whisky a Go Go in LA. One night between sets, Jimi Hendrix went to their dressing room after catching the first set. He walked up to their sax player Walt Parazaider and said, "You guys have a horn section that sounds like one set of lungs and a guitar player that's better than me! You wanna go on the road?" They said "YEAH!". And that's how they became Hendrix's opening act on a national arena tour. If you want a longer Chicago song, the closing track of their debut double LP album is the track "Liberation". It runs almost 15 minutes and is a solid jam session!

Absolutely the greatest solo ever. :)

It's a song about writers block. I agree, it's the music that sells this one, the lyrics could be almost anything.

You’re a fantastic reactor. Diggin’ your spirit, musical knowledge, empathy, realness. You listen with all your senses - the way we should feel the music. Respect.

This is the best version, for the amazing guitar solo.

Sorry to double dip, but "These are some of the coolest white boys I've ever seen"! You're GD right there is nothing like them, they had it all, great songwriting, excellent music composition, a diverse number of instruments to execute that composition, great vocals, and outstanding musicianship. Nothing beats early Chicago (CTA).

I agree! When I was growing up in the ‘70s, we had to pick an instrument and learn how to play it, and we had to sing in the church choir. I complained, but I can read music and play some guitar and piano, and I’m grateful now. Imagine if every kid learned one instrument. We would have a lot more music.

Epic , sir . First 7 albums while guitarist Terry Kath was still alive is second to none , bro

When Jimmy Hendrix was asked who he thought was the best guitar player, and he said Terry Kath.

I must recommend Leonid & Friends, a Chicago tribute band out of Russia/Ukraine. They just finished a Spring U.S. tour & hope to return in the Fall. They have many covers of Chicago & other great bands & can be found here on YT. I sure hope you give them a listen.

The late, great Terry Kath on guitar. RIP

I like they left in Danny having trouble with his drum kit and Bobby coming off keyboards to try to help. Then when roadie comes out Bobby, Terry and Peter jam a minute until roadie was done. Then Terry goes into opening chords.❤

Yes Brother , we need to come back to that MAGIC!!!

Love the energy of this live version, but the studio version has better sound quality overall...

THAT…. was Mr. Terry Kath. Jimi Hendrix’s favorite guitarist 😀

Spot on reaction. You get it.

Robert Lamm was up all night trying to write a song, and that's what he came up with. 25 or 6 to 4, is glancing up at a wall clock.

Magnify, hence the title "Introduction". They were introducing their sound on the first track of their first record. In a live version of this song they also introduced the band members as they were playing. That was a wonderful reaction to your first listen of Chicago. I'm 76 and grew up with this music, and it's great to see you younger folk enjoying it to. Now you can go on into their rabbit hole. Peace, Bill.

Not a sound check. There was a problem with the cymbal stand. So instead of awkward silence while they fixed it, Terry just did a fill.

Can't even name or know any recent songs, but these songs of my generation have me dancing and singing every word fantastic music we grew up with.

The first segment of this video is Terry Kath filling time while the drummer and stage hand are fixing/adjusting his crash/ride cymbal. Once the drummer is satisfied, he starts with his hi-hat, and Terry breaks into the intro to the song. Pretty cool. Love live performances.

Terry Kath and his guitar meld together.

Bro, believe me, this IS THE BEST version of this song!! 🌹

Terry Kath .. voice of Ray Charles, guitar skills like Hendrix

Guys like me who grew up during this time can't really listen to much made today without cringing.

When you said we don't pause solos I was like okay well strap in cuz here we go

There's an old story from when these guys were opening for Jimi Hendrix. I can't remember if it was a quote but he basically joked that Chicago had a better guitarist than his band did (himself). That's pretty high praise. I think that's the best rock guitar solo ever.

I subscribed to your channel on your reaction is awesome I love when young people discover my music are the music I love growing up

Lenerd and Friends plays here on YT call this the Greatest Band in History. They are very good at playing many covers.

Great job with your review.

This is the best version.....

Lynyrd Skynyrd-- 1977 Oakland Colosseum…the Song is Freebird. Another great guitar song…3 of them plus the bass.

60’s 70’s had the best music. It was way before your time bro……we loved it just the way……

Horns were awesome

This is the best version of this song if only for the guitar solo!

I love watching these first reaction videos of music I grew up with. The last thing we wanted to listen to 50 years ago was 50 year old music

saw them around 4 years ago- they still bring it!

Jimi Hendrix said, "That cat is better than me." Not that this is a competition, but that's a pretty decent compliment!

Terry Kath.. blistering solo!! As good as anyone and better than most! Miss him dearly .. 😢 😢 😎🤘💯💯🔥🔥🔥

It’s all about the energy they created live 😎

When you said you weren't sure you picked the right version of this, my first thought was, Just Wait. RIP Terry ❤

RIP Terry Kath…

Saw them 3 times. The second time we had front row seats (back when tix cost $7.50 each). It was incredible. We were so close we could see the spit blowing out of their horns- it was awesome!!! 😂

‘We don’t pause solos”, got that right!

ait for Terry Kath's solo..... THATS WHY IT HAS SO MANY VIEWS....

There's nothing like an EPIC live performance. Here's a few more worth checking out. Santana - Soul Sacrifice at Woodstock CSNY - Southern Man live at Filmore East The Who - Young Man Blues -at the Isle of Wright

Brass has always been core to Chicago's sound. That guitar solo from hell is thanks to being live in concert. Album solos tended to be shorter, but at a show? Oh Yeah, that's why you buy a ticket!. Hell, they got hits throughout the 80's too (Most notable being Hard to Say I'm Sorry). I'm fond of Stay The Night myself. The MTV Video for that one is fun.

Your right!!! Get back to it!

You got it Mugnify!!!!!!!

Best guitar solo ever.

Cool reaction. Welcome to old folks' music. Keep Rocking.

You are correct; this is not the best version; Studio version is far better; give it a listen❤ My friend/co-worker saw then a couple of weeks ago here in NJ; she said they still got it and was a fantastic concert! Saw them about a decade ago 😊

The drummer got wild and knocked over some of his equipment on previous song so the beginning was improvising

Your so right😊

🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦 😂😂😂Not the best version of this song 😂😂😂 Ho❗️My friend I was so afraid that you were gonna change the video for another one 😤 and miss that solo guitar 🎸 😂😂😂 May I suggest another great song by Joe Bonamassa with Jimmy Barnes Live studio Song is 🎵Stone Cold 🎵 Beautiful guitar 🎸 too You gonna love it Keep the good work my friend ✌️ 👏 👍🏻

Man Terry put a hurtin on that guitar.he's a lunatic playing

He didn't say, "Take Care!" - but he said, "Terry Kath!" - that was the keyboard player and writer, Robert Hamm that said it. Peter Cetera, Terry Kath, and Robert Hamm all had leads in different songs. Jimi Hendrix spoke very highly of Terry Kath. Sadly, in 1978 Terry took a revolver to his head, thinking it was not loaded... bang! Very sad ending for Kath. Please give a tribute band a try that does many Chicago songs, "Leonid and Friends" - if you watch them, not only do they sound very similar to Chicago, but they give Chicago a very solid name!

Ha! We had a performance to this song in marching band.

Great song. The combination of instruments makes this song terrific. My piano player friend played a simple piano part at the beginning (starting at the :42 minute mark on this reaction video) with one finger, showed me how the song would sound without the complexity of all the instruments. It was like the Charlie Brown's Schroeder scene where he gets fed up with Lucy and plays Jingle Bells with one finger, not quite that.

Actually....best..live man..raw talent 😊😊😊😊

RIP one of the best guitarists of our time! Terry Kath!

They are 🔥

The beginning wasn’t a sound check. If you watch the video again, there is a problem with the drum kit. As it’s being fixed, Terry begins some heavy guitar rhythm that morphs into the song.

I totally hear ya. Saw a live band last weekend. A bonus: my brother was the drummer, and friends from high school were lead guitar and harmonica. What a treat, man!!

Love the reaction Mugs.

Terry Kath was one of the most underrated guitarist’s.

Studio and live are both great. Don't miss either one, I say.

My friends at college thought this song was about a student doing an all nighter to do a term paper due that day.