Chicago 1972-Question 67 & 68 9/16

[MrRightwingdave]

Awesome song, sounds like SHIT though on this vid!

[guitarmangary55]

I agree with "ignorecorporatenews"-I've seen Chicago upwards of 20 times, several times with the late great Terry Kath. He could shred that axe on rock numbers and had his jazz chops honed as well- and those great gritty vocals of his were irreplaceable!

[metamorphosis67]

Kath looks pretty drunk. Japan is still extremely strict on drug possession except for stinking alcohol, of course. They still throw people in prison for up to 5 years for possession of weed & 7 years for growing a plant. That's not quite as bad as East Texas where a guy got 35 years recently for possession of 4 ounces. The weird thing is that until 2002 psilocybin magic mushrooms were completely legal in Japan & sold everywhere.

[jthoen61]

There's no music like the 60's and 70's...grew up in that era. Chicago was one of my favorite bands...they still are....missing you Terry....

[chrisdclarkjr]

Hendrix LOVED Terry. If they both had lived, it would have been cool to see if they would have cooked up anything together(MUSIC I mean(LOL))!! But seriously, Terry and Peter should be recognized ALOT more for the chops that they displayed on stage and studio!

[PsychoRaii]

Terry Kath is the only person to be listed cause of Death Accidental suicide..But What a Loss

[MsThebeMoon]

We were the coolest generation with the most varied excellent sounds. My 30 yo son commented on how we had so many unique sounding bands from Black Sabbath to Tull to Chicago to CCR and BS&T to Zep to Floyd and so much in between. Good times and great memories.

[countrytar]

therry cath or bust.

[fanofprotopic]

I don't see why people bother pining for someone who's gone, it won't bring them back. Accept the situation and move on and stop trying to live in the past.

[BRealBTru]

@fanofprotopic It would be a lot easier to move on if the musical artists today possessed a fraction of the talent of guitarist Terry Kath; if they would cut through the Lady Gaga and Dave Matthews b*llsh*t and play great music. Yes, there are talented young musical artists out there; but now they can't get big and famous because the music-buying public is culturally illiterate and craves only crap. Back in the day, talented bands like Chicago, Free, Yes & Steely Dan were excellent AND popular.

[CHHSE1986]

@BRealBTru Yes, Dan, Chicago, Genesis, Marillion are the GODS of all music 1970 and hereafter........ bow, you surly pieces of shit, Gaga Goo Goo, Perry Piece of Shit et. al, to the GODS and GODDESSES of 1970's rock. Amen.

[mydogscooter]

@BRealBTru unfortunately, the PTB has gotten the audience accustomed to and beg for the taste of crap and that's what's been generated by the music industry for many years now. not going to change until the ones in charge aren't any more.

[1LOCKNLOAD]

@BRealBTru AMEN!

[ITILII]

Terry Kath, greatest guitarist in the history of rock and roll...even Jimi Hendrix told Terry Kath, you're a better guitarist than I am....pretty impressive compliment, indeed.

[falkyfalkenstein]

this is so good, it makes me sad.

[DanDelvis]

Monster guitar player=Terry Kath

[auras112]

:))



[vanshipman]

Terry Kath was the heart and soul of Chicago period.

[covenstead]

I actually had this vinyl 45. I may even still have it around. These guys were SO awesome, back in the day.

[LeslieDesigner]

Damn. Long legs. White jeans. Damn.

[LeslieDesigner]

@LeslieDesigner Tk. awesome. and pC... chewing his gum right after his jaw break. Sigh.

[chungiemunchin]

Now THIS was the band. These guys really took us places we never before had been musically. God rest Terry Kath who really left a really big hole when he left this earthly plane. However, I could say that about each of the original members who are no longer with the band. They are and were uniquely important to the Chicago sound, no matter what the dime store copies the band went and hired may try to pursuade otherwise.

[rlawton002]

Look at Kath go, Cetera gets a bad rap for his 80's stuff...I say for that Baseline he always gets a free pass.... fat!!!! with Vocals.

[WrestlingHeretic]

@rlawton002

Peter Cetera was a very underrated bassist. His unique vocals and his controversial songwriting contributions have always overshadowed that.

[carina2244]

fabrikk60 - The album was originally only released in Japan. In 1996 it was finally released here. You can get a copy of it, but be prepared to fork over about $200 USD for it!!! Jimmy Pankow, Bobby Lamm and even Walt Parazader have commented that the sound was much better than the concert recorded at Carnegie Hall (1971) and mention it was because the Japanese had hooked up two 8 track machines to make 16 tracks. Peter also sings, "Lowdown" in Japanese on the album and I like that as well.

[adorablejaney]

@carina2244 It is available on iTunes and is fannnnnnnnntastic!

[carina2244]

@adorablejaney Hi adorablejaney! I downloaded it from iTunes, and you're absolutely right, it is fannnnnnnnnntastic! I was referring to the actual vinyl album (dating myself there) if anyone still had a turntable and was looking to purchase the original release. I don't know about others, but I really prefer vinyl albums to cds. I think they have a richer sound and you can get better treble/bass control than with cd's. Nice to finally "meet" you. Take care. Carina

[fabrikk60]

Anyone heard the version of this song that the band sings in *Japanese*? It was recorded in '71 or '72 also, and I got it on a "Live in Japan" album that I think is nowadays only available on iTunes. An absolute gem of a recording, IMO better than Carnegie Hall.

[adorablejaney]

@fabrikk60 It is awsome in Japanese! Lowdown and Questions 67&68 . Worth the download!

[carina2244]

henk0803 -- sorry for the long post, and you can read this top to bottom --- I mostly agree with you, and may I add, well said! I always have maintained that Chicago (and I mean the original 8 members only)

[carina2244]

was a clearly a synergistic band; incredibly unbelievably talented individually, but it is when you put them together in the studio, or more importantly, for me, on stage that they exploded with a talent so immeasurable, so unforgettable that hearing the first three notes of any one of their songs on the radio can instantly transport me to a simpler, happier time where I can actually feel the sensation of boundless joy for having been witness to the phenomenon.

[carina2244]

However, as in anything, people have their favorites. For me, it has and will always be Terry. There was something just so special about him, I couldnt help but be drawn to it. Alternately, there were many times, I admit, especially in concert, where I would find myself no less amazed by Peter, Bobby, Danny, Lee, Jimmy, Walt and Laudir.

[carina2244]

Youre right about the compositions of Bobby (and dont forget Jimmy as he penned some of the most unforgettable songs). Also, Peters voice can be compared to something as extraordinary in nature as a blue hole or a fire rainbow. The horn section? CRAZY, WILD AND UPLIFTING. Danny was a monster on the drums and Bobby was always amazing. And yet, through it all, Terry is what remains as the driving force behind my undying love for the group. Cheers!

[henk0803]

To focus on the skills of Kath doesn't do merit to its' other members. Without the songs of Lamm, would Kath have been in a position to show of his talents? I think the fans that only see the (truly excepcional) skills of Kath, tends to see a rockband as primarily a guitar band, while Chicago proved you can mix all sorts of instruments and styles together. Their longivity is also prove of the members' respect with one another, all members included.

[WrestlingHeretic]

@henk0803

Kath gets that in part because relative to the rest of the band, he really was in a league of his own as a soloist; and in part because he's the one who died.

[henk0803]

I think the incredible contribution that Chicago has made to pop/rock/jazz (all!) music is their mix of all sorts of instruments and musicstyles. The songwriting talent of the young Robert Lamm are exceptional, the drumming of Seraphine, the guitar of Kath, the brass section, the mix of the high vocals of Cetera with the raw voice of Kath, it just adds up to something extraordinary, something I haven't heard since with no band.

[artdrtr]

same goes for pre- and post-Cetera. Chicago without Kath, Cetera, Seraphine=L.A.M.E.

[ignorecorporatenews]

Chicago was a million times better with Terry Kath than without him

[alexfigrex]

@ignorecorporatenews Mi Papa te manda decir que asi fué, murió Terry... La Original Banda Chicago se acabo....

[dillwankster]

On the merits of the Terry Kath era (69-77) ALONE, Chicago should be in the Hall of Fame.

[popgrubbs]

@dillwankster Preach it, dill.

[jcjm1968]

totally

[tuberousness]

@dillwankster Hell yeah !

[1jimbones]

this song is one of the most underated songs in rock n roll history. the combination of horns, guitar, vocals, meledy and energy are awsome!

[jennebe27]

I like this video. I kind of get a sense of how exciting things must have been for the band during this early period...and I like this version of cetera much better than the glammed up cheesy version that would follow.

[LeslieDesigner]

Beautiful voice... long legs... white jeans... mmmmmmmmm, lol.

[buntaeve]

you just cant find to many bands that can play horns like this and rock doing it they always could

[buntaeve]

why did peter cetera stop singing with chicago he was the voice in the eighties

[bze2nlz]

He wanted a solo career and ended up working with Chicago's former producer from the early 80's, David Foster.

[buntaeve]

why have they not been vored in to the music hall of fame yet.?

[bze2nlz]

buntaeve-- (This is one story) Jann Wenner is the co-founder of Rolling Stone magazine AND also the R&R Hall of Fame. Supposedly, back in the '70's, Peter Cetera made a rude comment about Rolling Stone magazine. Mr. Wenner got pissed, and the band never got nominated. All political BS!!

[buntaeve]

this band has rocked since the late sixtys all of them are great

[eutychusnarcissus762]

chicago transit authority was not the same at the sudden demise of terry, peter cetera make the band look cheap

[GypsyEyes1010]

thats saturday in the park

[ousoonerbg]

only at the very beginning.

[DracIsBack]

Why on earth did Peter Cetera ever stop playing the electric bass? I just don't get it ...

[LeslieDesigner]

Ditto Drac. I've read that he said that when the synths and stuff were used in the 80's and he had a great session bassist filling in, that he decided he didn't need to and concentrated on singing. But why would someone who influenced so many, who was so cutting edge, put the damn thing down? ARRGGGH

[Maxwell1901]

In 2009, the 4th of July will be a Saturday for the first time in eleven years. Does anybody know what time it is? Why, 3:54, of course (not 25 but 6 to 4).

[itsstillfriday]

LoL!! it's Happy Hour in Japan... at least in this great video!

Wow.. this era.. was such a great time for da boys!!

[LeslieDesigner]

Thanks for having the high quality option. Just ordered this on DVD. This is by far (other than sound/picture/taping quality) the best performance by Chicago (this whole concert) I have ever seen/heard, and this is the BEST song ever. Perfect and pure, raw and hungry.  Sigh. Can we clone that bassist... just at that moment?

[HyacinthBoo]

Where'd you find a DVD of this??

[Philtertip]

Terry Kath... the first "shredder"!

[itsstillfriday]

Amen! I've played the Studio version for friends of mine.. Usually to point out how great a song it is.. or how great it sounds.. or how good the bass is.. And they all come away..with jaws dropped at Terry's shreds!! Personally my favorite is the guitar solo in Ballet. (MMSmile) It's a shred .. but melodic.. the way I wish I could play!!

[Philtertip]

This song kicks a$#. As you say, the bass is incredible..... Terry, incredible. These guys *COMPOSED* music - and yet they could also "jam" their collective as#$s off! It still sounds fresh today... primarily because there is yet to be anything comparable...