Every high school in the 70's played this song at football and basketball games.

Should see the live version at Tanglewood. The whole concert is fire 🔥

These “yunguns” just got introduced to one of the (if not THE) best rock n roll songs (best guitar solo for sure!) of all time! They will never know how growing up in the 60’s and 70’s was like! But guess what! Those of us who did… will all die every happy campers!!!!

One of the best guitar solos...ever. Criminally underrated.

One of the classic guitar solos by Terry Kath, r.i.p. The guitarist that blew away Jimi Hendrix so much Hendrix said Kath was the better of the two.

There is a live version of this knocking around KZfaq that will blow your minds. Terry Kath was an incredible guitarist and the band was never the same after his death.

The late Terry Kath... one of the best ever!

When someone asked Jimi Hendrix what it was like to be the world’s greatest guitarist, Jimi replied “I don’t know. Ask Terry Kath.”

The lineup at the time of this recording: Bass, Lead Vocals : Peter Cetera Keyboards, Vocals : Robert Lamm Guitar, Vocals : Terry Kath Trumpet : Lee Loughnane Trombone : James Pankow Saxophone : Walter Parazaider Drums : Danny Seraphine

Amazing band

Don't overlook Danny Seraphine who is a beast on the drums

The live version in tanglewood is mind blowing to watch. The genius of Terry Kath is on full display...❤

Chicago from the 70’s is amazing, check out I’m a Man, Beginnings, Saturday in the Park and Feeling Stronger Every Day for just a few incredible songs.🔥🎧👍

One of my favourite songs from the seventies which is saying a lot considering the multitude of incredible music that came from that era.

AN EARLY CLASSIC,, CHICAGO "DOES ANYBODY REALLY KNOW WHAT TIME IT IS"

I absolutely LOVE young folks enjoying OUR music!!!!

Terry Kath, the guitarist was the driving force behind early Chicago. His era is more of a rock band, however he died tragically. He thought a gun was unloaded and put it to his head, saying "Don't worry, it's empty" and pulled the trigger and it wasn't empty. After he died, the record company started demanding they play love songs after scoring big on a couple of hits. Each member of Chicago was highly skilled. The vocalist on this song was Peter Cetera and he went on to sing most of the love songs until leaving for a solo career. Early Chicago is astounding! Agree that you need to watch the live at Tanglewood version. I saw them several times while Terry Kath was there and most recently in 2016. Always a great show.

Terry Kath, not only a guitar God but his vocals a blessing

25 Or 6 To 4 at Tanglewood has the most awesome solo!

Every high school band in America played this song, in the 70's, particularly at basketball games. It allowed all the different instruments in a high school band to be involved, including guitar, drums, and of course a horn section. I played high school basketball and it always got me fired up!

Every element of this is brilliant, the rhythm lead, the horns, the vocals and harmonies, the drums and of course Terry Kath's insane lead guitar. Only one of the best songs ever recorded.

My older brother was a teenager when this came out, and he played this album to death. It was one of the reasons he became a bass guitarist.

Words cannot describe the joy of watching your genuine reactions to the music I grew up on! It's like I'm reliving it through you guys and your reactions for the first time all over again!

When I was a kid in the early 70s, anyone who started to play guitar learned to play the following three opening riffs. Smoke on the water, stairway to heaven, and this song.👍🔥🎧

Of course, Terry Kath gets many accolades for his spectacular guitar-playing, and deservedly so. But can we just take a moment to give that drummer his props? Danny Seraphine is awesome. And of course, the horns (trumpet, saxophone, and trombone) are primo! Now you must react to their live performance of this song at Tanglewood in 1970. And then, after that, react to their song Make Me Smile. It's also fire!

I saw this group live when I was a student at Ohio University in the early 1970's. Terry Kath. was still with the band. What an experience to see them jam on stage. One great memory for me

Trumpet, Trombone ,and Saxophone.Terrys guitar Peter's Vocals and Bass guitar,Danny's drums,and those harmonies.Spectacular.

The way chicago is written, has been present since the first album, chicago transit authority

Another song by Chicago featuring a different lead vocalist is Beginnings sung by Robert Lamb.

Early Chicago with Terry Kath is the best!

Between the early 70s to mid 80s, there was NEVER a time when Chicago wasn’t on the radio-a lot.

Terry Kath was an incredible guitarist. The entire group are all incredible musicians. They had three really good vocalists, Peter Cetera, Robert Lamm & Terry Kath. Great drummer. They have horn players. There really early stuff was incredible.

That big brass sound is three guys, a sax, a trumpet, and a trombone.

You kids make me enjoy this over again as a first-timer there are many more songs from this group. Seek them out. You will not be disappointed.

Every member of this band just CRUSHES IT. Such a great song!

I was given this album for my 16th birthday! Guess what? I still got it and the stereo to boot😁

Wow, the song that almost killed Nick!!😂 I was worried a couple of times that you were going to pass out! Love the passion and appreciation🔥😍🥰💖

Nick, I subscribed solely because of the honesty of your reaction. You were floored, and weren't afraid to show it. Throwing your hands up in the air, burying your head in your hands, and the shaking of your head combined to be one of the best reactions I've ever seen anywhere on KZfaq. Now cut yourself some slack! LOL You probably heard the short version, and heard it before it was digitally remastered. I was a freshman in HS when this song was released. It sounds 100X better digitally remastered than it did on my 45 rpm record! Throw in Terry's guitar solo and it's almost a different song. :-)

Terry Kath was an amazing guitar player.... even Jimmy Hendrix was amazed by him

This track takes your senses on a crazy ride. One of the reasons I've always loved "Chicago" is because of their heavy use of brass... LOVE THAT... and these guys are so incredibly talented...

Would you please react to Chicago , Make Me Smile. It's one of my favorites by this group. You will love it because Terry Kath is the lead vocalist on this song, he has a very blues voice. You won't regret it.

My first concert was "Chicago". Was awesome. My girlfriend and I jumped into my '65 Chevelle and headed to Portland. 😊. The Peter Cetera years.

Hello, for the last few days I keep thinking about your reaction to baker Street and the year of the cat. Since you like saxophone a lot, what about supertramp "logical song or crime of the century", if you don't know it already. If not, you might like them.... Best regards from Berlin, Germany... 😎

The brass and Terry Kath on guitar. Perfect.

This is my group tge very beginning a highly talented group from the time they came out of the gate this group had made happy for years I remember working after school as as soon as I get off I tan the record store and brought their first album and the rest is history a band their wos very hard for every thing. They have accomplished in their careers unfortunately Terry is gone but n never forgotten still selling out all over the world after all these years a little different lineup with there original members chhicagi feeling stronger every day

Terry Kath on guitar bros .Sorry to say he passed away way too soon playing Russian Roulette. Check out Leonid & Friends on youtube. Russian cover band of Chicago. They are amazing! 25 or 6 to 4 is song they cover.

This is one of the best songs, ever!

Give a listen to...Seals & Crofts - We may never pass this way again. I think you will enjoy. It is wonderful that the younger generation is listening to what I grew up on. You will keep it alive. It is so fun seeing you all appreciate great music and musicians. Enjoy it, we did. ❤

I remember seeing this album on my family's kitchen table it was my older brother's he just purchased it so that meant extension cords for the pool area for the turntable so we could listen and swim😁...my parent's thought it was something else because we lived in the suburbs of Chicago possibly jazz music until they heard it😂😂...great band, great song and great memories...love your reactions as always❤

Many High School bands will perform this song or even parts of it. If you are a brass player you dream about playing like this. Of course Terry Kath guitar solo is a dream for any guitar player.

Combo of terrys guitar and brass is unmatched!!!!

should react to "Make Me Smile", "Questions 67 & 68" (horns, horns), Dialogue I & II, Saturday in the Park, Feelin Stronger every day (bass), and Old Days. After Kath's death in 1978 the band changed somewhat with a focus on softer melodies and ballads, which highlighted Cetera's vocal talents. But early Chicago, 69-78, are definitely their best.

We played this when I was in band . GO PELL CITY MARCHING BAND OF GOLD !!!!

Hendrix responded to a British talk show host's question, asking if there was any contemporaries who Hendrix looked up to, Hendrix replied, "Terry Kath." Where do you go after a King crowns you? After Kath's suicide, the band was never the same. Should also check out: Hideaway Make Me Smile Dialogue pts 1&2 Feeling Stronger Every Day

For anyone who enjoys this sound, I must recommend Leonid & Friends. They are a self-described Chicago tribute band, but they also cover E, W, & F plus B, S, & T. They are mostly from Russia with several Ukrainians. They will be touring the U.S. again, soon (I hope). They have this tune plus many others available here on YT.

The late, great Terry Kath on guitar, vocals by Peter Cetera who played bass!!!

It is a must, this song live at Tanglewood, 1970

This was the original Chicago with Terry Kath, arguably the best guitarist of all time. Trumpet, sax and trombone. Jimmy Hendricks said that he thought Terry Kath was a better guitarist than he was. After Terry's untimely death, the band just wasn't the same but they're still popular. Can't beat Chicago. You need to check out 25 or 6 to 4 Live at Tangelwood here on KZfaq, you can watch Terry Kath do his thing. You should also watch the Terry Kath Experience, a documentary of Terry and the Band from the point of view of his daugther who was trying to get to know him through his band mates since she was only two when he died.

Rock musicians from this era were just that - talented and trained musicians. Next song to react to is Beginnings.

Terry's solo at the Live at Tanglewood show was epic. He wailed. The baddest mfckin solo you will ever see.

Said it before and I'll say it again, "BEST BIG CITY BANGER EVER!" There's a live version at Tanglewood on KZfaq that illustrates just how pure the talent is! Hope to see you react to PEG by Steely Dan and The Logical Song by SuperTramp in the near future... Really enjoy your channel!

You guys are great ! You do the same expressions I still do after listening to this song for over 50 years ! Lol 😂 Thanks !

Best song ever

I wish I could remember who authored the statement, Hendrix showed what you could do with a guitar, Terry Kath showed you what you should do with a guitar

One of the best solos ever

Yup...one of THE greatest guitar solos of all time period...absolutely cookin'...RIP Terry Kath our brother...thx for the post...

Thank you gentlemen for showcasing this piece. I was a senior in high school when this tune hit the airwaves that was unfortunately edited because AM in those days could not tolerate anything beyond 3 minutes. The song is a masterpiece because of the incredible musicianship and energy. Guitarist Terry Kath played a masterful solo and Peter Cetera's lead vocal shines. I saw Chicago live back in the day (1970-75) and they were hot. Thanks again for paying homage to this track. I think you guys benefited from it.

they originally called themselves "Chicago Transit Authority", but had to change their name as the real Chicago Transit Authority was threatening to file a suit for name infringement. The City of Chicago didn't mind and liked the idea- so they were thereafter & forever known simply a "Chicago" - where all but one were born, and all were raised and schooled there. All of their albums used the Roman Numeral to signify the number of album in progression. Very impressed with you young guys enjoying and realizing the talents in this group. They were the first rock group to be invited to perform a concert at New York's Carnegie Hall which was sold out for a week in 1971(Chicago IV is a 4-album live recording of that concert). You know that Chicago sold more albums and had more Top 40 hits during the '70's than any other American group, having sold over 100 mil (25 gold, 18 platinum and 8 multi-platinum); 5 consecutive #1 albums and 20 top 10 singles; also had all of their first 7 albums in the top 100 at the same time! They are one of the longest and most successful American bands of all time (2nd to The Beach Boys) according to RIAA & Billboard; CTA album was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 2014; they have had 9 songs nominated for Grammys (the most by a rock group) - "If You Leave Me Now" did receive a Grammy; Lamm, Cetera and Pankow are enshrined in the Songwriters Hall of Fame; the original group/members were inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2016; and the group received a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award in 2020. Kath died in '78 (RIP); Cetera left in '85; and Seraphine (drummer) left in 1990. It was this solo, when performed LIVE at Tanglewood, that Jimi Hendrix was present. In an interview after the concert, Jimi Hendrix was asked how he felt being referred to as the best guitarist - to which Hendrix replied - "I wouldn't know. You should be asking that guy in Chicago".

He was on acid. "Wondering how much I can take... should I try do some more ?" His take on 25th song... or 6 to 4am.

I would MUCH rather watch reaction videos ( especially when it's music from my era) than just listen to the music by myself. Great song love Chicago but this will forever remind me of the High School marching band AND the drill team lol Anyway glad you enjoyed it!

Chicago: Make me smile!!

The best band I've every seen live ,, and I've seen many from the 60 tees to present day incredible live !!!!¡😊

Definitely remember playing this in high school marching band. 😂❤

The high school marching band used to always play this at halftime during the football games back in the early 70s. Great times.

Nice reaction - Terry Kath on lead guitar - genius.

Every guitar player of my generation learned this (or tried to) song. Btw, it is the most banned song in music stores in this country lol.

The awesome guitar player Terry Kath! Sad what happened 2 him! He is missed! May Terry Kath RIP

This is one of my all time favorite songs ever too. It doesn’t get any better than this song. ❤️😁

Terry Kath was incredible,and one of Jimmy Hendrix s favorite guitar players,so much so he took him on tour

I think you'd enjoy their Saturday in the Park.

This was great quality music we teens listened to in the 70s. One of the many great bands played on the radio stations regularly

I think we listened to the music back in the day and grooved to it but took the awesome music from the 60s and 70s for granted and now we appreciate it because they don't make music like that anymore!!

Masterpiece !

Chicago Great!!!!!

I was in the marching band in high school and yes, we played this song on the football field. It was my favorite song we did!

Chicago was never the same after Terry Kath died.

Terry Kath was one of Jim’s Hendrix’ personal favorite guitarists.

"Chicago - Poem 58" will rock your socks off. It's their heaviest song and kicks serious @ss.

25 or 6 to 4 Live In Tanglewood will become the greatest guitar solo you've ever heard. Check it out! Same player but he goes to 11.

Get ready youngsters for a rock and roll ride !! .. Terry Kath rocks…

My fav Chicago…but they’re all epic!

Back in the day every high school band played this at all the games! Memories galore for this guy!

The great Terry Kath, Rip Terry. So glad that you guys enjoyed this. I went to one of their concerts in Detroit when Terry Kath was still with them. Of course it was phenomenal.

Chicago was always big on the brass. They are legend! Speaking of You’re the Inspiration, it’s mine and my husband’s song, we’ve been married 37 years.

I was in high school marching band for 4 years in a row, and we played this song, over and over and over, at pep rallies, basketball and football games, in parades we were in, and during practice, and it got to the point, where I just came to hate it, lol!! Even to this day, hearing this song, brings back all those painful memories, hehehe, but great reaction anyway, guys!

Yeah. You gotta watch Chicago live at Tanglewood. The guitarist leaves you breathless

Early Chicago music is a deep deep rabbit hole you will love!

Chicago is known for their BRASS. It is heavy in all their songs.

Peter Cetera sang this song with his jaw wired shut. Back in the day, the Chicago Cubs were in town to play the Dodgers. Cetera went to the game. Chicago won and I guess that pissed off some marines who were at the game. They took it out on Cetera because he was a long-hair and an obvious Cubs fan. His jaw got broken in the fight. By the time the recording session came around, his jaw was wired shut but they said we gotta do this. He sang that way and it actually made him change the way he sang. He sang with clenched teeth.

Glad you enjoyed the late great Terry Kath! Jimi Hendrix was a fan. His death killed Chicago along with the help of the Peter Cetera love ballad era.