Why is there no original video of this on You Tube? Common folks, Hello? This one was one of the bests. Someone's gotta post the original Cetera version. Sorry, but Howland shouldn't be singing lead on this one. He simply can't hit the notes. Just sayin' :)
@MrIHADANACCOUNT No, i know it isn't cetera and i am sure Peter still sounds pretty good, i havn't heard him lately, but after 25 or 30 years noones voice is as it was. i am going to see them in febuary, Cetera or not, I can't wait! Have a great day!
Wow, Keith really does a great job on lead vocals in this tune. Not Peter Cetera, but still great nonetheless. He's very solid, and an incredible guitar player. +1!!!
@getchasumm Looks like his hair to me...seen him many times over the years. He's battling cancer...that's what happened to the hair. I think he looks great.
I love all the debate. The bottom line is this, they are still touring, packing out the house and making millions of dollars a year while you are working at McDonalds. Rave on music critics but salt the fries first.
The New Years eve '75 video is on here, and the comparison doesn't flatter the current outfit, nothing against Jason
whatsoever, he also has no perspective on the vocal. It's a nostalgic salute from a baby boomer, who's remembering the 50's and 60's written in the 70's. I mean comeon, how could he possibly "feel" the song, he's just mouthing the words.
And once again with no disrespect to the original members of the brass section, when/if Rob L. leaves, shut er down please, cause you just won't be CHICAGO anymore.
Actually, Chicago "fans"; get it in perspective! After Terry died they managed to survive; after Cetera got egotistical, they managed to survive; and they are not bad at that. I just saw them in Tokyo, and they were pretty darn good. Sure Jason struggles with 2-3 of Cetera's leads, but he actually beats him on songs like Searchin'. Besides, unlike Cetera, Jason is a gentleman. Go to You Tube and search it up. Long live Chicago in whatever form. The horns and Lamm are still juice. Long live CTA.
Keith Howland is a great asset to the band, and my wonderful amazing guitarist friend and lover, Dan, he says that Keith jams on the guitar, that he's excellent !And he knows believe me!He says that Terry would've been proud of Keith!
Didn't he used to sing lead vocals on this? I know Cetera was the original, but I thought Scheff took over on all his songs. I notice now that Keith sings on a few of these now... including If You Leave Me Now. Scheff should really be singing these types.
wow, Keith really rocks, he´s the best...he´s an awesome guitarist and singer, and he does a great job...I like this version more than the versions in the past...
I love it and this songs brings a tear to my eye remember the early '70's as a little kid when this song came out. Peter Cetera fucking kicked ass on the original........
Terry was on his way to quitting the band when he died and Keith, as much as I like his playing, should not be singing this song. It's too high for him. Sorry.
I like Keith Howland. He's not only a fantastic guitarist but he's so damn cute, you just have to smile when they show him on camera. I like Keith but I LOVE Robert Lamm...such a classy guy and holds everything and everyone together or so it seems-together with Walt. A fantastic songwriter and a great vocalist. Singing over 40 years and still sounds the way he did all those years ago. His voice maybe deepened a little w/age but it still sounds great ! Terrific dude-just fabulous!
No dis-respect to all the older Chicago fans out there, but I think The band is awesome just how they are and I think Keith knocked this song out of the park!
Sorry, but Terry Kath was my idol and I loved him. I don't know what Terry would have wanted, but I can tell the difference. It's just not the same. Sorry. I don't care if you gave me a minus 3 . I speak the truth. Nothing to debate about. If you disagree then we disagree. No need to write me over it.
Sorry, Keith is not in the same vocal league as Cetera. He's essentially a back up singer and, as proven here, has no business covering any lead vocals for Chicago.
That was a unique show where Mr. Champlin(sp?) got to sing the lead and you never see Jason till the end? Oldies is one that the new guitar player really knows!!!! In the band Chicago the members were always easily replaced by other great performers! And this is a steady line up. You gotta hand it to Robert Lamm :)
Right on my friend. It is so hard to tolerate HOWLand & Scheff screetching out the vocals. "The Replacements" should just play the music and Lamm should sing the songs after Cetera and Kath....
This is one of my favorite songs by Chicago. The horns are GREAT!! I have to say Cetera's singing is always the best (to me), but I enjoyed this version.
probably sulking somewhere and/or being a sourpuss. I like Peter but there's also a lot to be said for having a pleasant personality in a group situation. Towards the end, he was such a sourpuss or it sure seemed that way. Anyway, Cetera is ' old news'. I love this current line-up. I think Keith does some awesome, fantastic singing as well as guitar playing.
Keith does a great job here! I'm a huge Cetera fan but I was quite impressed with this performance. The only thing I miss is Cetera's extremely high voice at the end of "Old Days." Keith kept it mellow at the end.
@Tippersnore....uhh...no.
Sabianman0609 2 weeks ago
Is the drummer wearing the guitarist's wig?
Tippersnore 2 weeks ago
Why is there no original video of this on You Tube? Common folks, Hello? This one was one of the bests. Someone's gotta post the original Cetera version. Sorry, but Howland shouldn't be singing lead on this one. He simply can't hit the notes. Just sayin' :)
yoshkoful 3 weeks ago
This guy can't come close to the original version with Peter Cetera.
neenee545 3 weeks ago
Great job Howland! Head & shoulders better than Scheff. (Scheff "Struggling" ?? Yeah, I guess you could call it that. I would call it "Sucking.")
fayette202 1 month ago
i never thought
Pete had an ego..I always respect him to this day for be straight forward..
spotofwater 2 months ago
Cetera hasn't been in the band for 25years
johchgo1 3 months ago
Cetera doesn't sound like he used to anymore. Still a great band, people come and go, and i cant wait to see them in Febuary in Richmond!
bobby401ca 3 months ago
@bobby401ca That isn't Cetera. It is Jason Scheff. Cetera still sounds pretty darned good.
MrIHADANACCOUNT 2 months ago
@MrIHADANACCOUNT No, i know it isn't cetera and i am sure Peter still sounds pretty good, i havn't heard him lately, but after 25 or 30 years noones voice is as it was. i am going to see them in febuary, Cetera or not, I can't wait! Have a great day!
bobby401ca 2 months ago
@bobby401ca I misunderstood you. Please forgive my mistake. Do enjoy the show!
MrIHADANACCOUNT 2 months ago
@MrIHADANACCOUNT That´s Kieth Howland singing. Jason Scheff is struggling with a few of the songs, so they will occasionally use others.
cobraF117a 2 months ago
I've listened to A LOT of Chicago live gigs over the years, and this A&E show is one of THE BEST!
SSShops 5 months ago
Wow! This version is great!! Didn't know Howland could sing.
nofear39 6 months ago
Um, I have ears...this guy is nowhere near Cetera...my opinion...
vrc1008 10 months ago
I understand they gotta eat and continue on but this guy is not even close to Peter Cetera's vocals.
vrc1008 1 year ago
@vrc1008 What trip are you on????
JennaP46 10 months ago
And they so need a more dynamic drummer, with a little more pop. Without Seraphine this comes off almot as elevator music.
jimkingwood 1 year ago
Well whatever you think of Chicago then vs. now, we can all give thanks to Scheff no longer singing lead. That was f****d.
jimkingwood 1 year ago 2
Don't compare to Peter Cetera
jonpaulmoen 1 year ago
@jonpaulmoen Doesn't Compare!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Get it right~~Hahaha
JennaP46 11 months ago
Wow, Keith really does a great job on lead vocals in this tune. Not Peter Cetera, but still great nonetheless. He's very solid, and an incredible guitar player. +1!!!
tcbetka 1 year ago 3
omg,ty for posting this what a great song
ChevypowerSS 1 year ago
drummer is wearing a wig...he's now TOTALLY bald !!
getchasumm 1 year ago
@getchasumm Looks like his hair to me...seen him many times over the years. He's battling cancer...that's what happened to the hair. I think he looks great.
hrcutter 1 year ago
Cetera Ruled!!! But they've lasted for infinity so give em street cred.
buffalo729 1 year ago
@buffalo729 The feeling is sooo mutual ...')))))))
JennaP46 1 year ago
I love all the debate. The bottom line is this, they are still touring, packing out the house and making millions of dollars a year while you are working at McDonalds. Rave on music critics but salt the fries first.
woozydoll 1 year ago 3
Keith is a way better singer than Jason
beatleman 1 year ago
@beatleman I bet your dick is a small feat....farther more than ..Jason.......hahha!!!
JennaP46 1 year ago
You know, it's really not a big deal in
the overall scheme of things, and it sounds like a rant, but I'm just so tired of
these apologists for these fake or shadow
bands, who are often affiliated with them, who comeon and rationalize it with their
sycophantic remarks.
17865329 1 year ago
Oh it's Keith singing I understand, what
is this American Frickin Idol?
17865329 1 year ago
The New Years eve '75 video is on here, and the comparison doesn't flatter the current outfit, nothing against Jason
whatsoever, he also has no perspective on the vocal. It's a nostalgic salute from a baby boomer, who's remembering the 50's and 60's written in the 70's. I mean comeon, how could he possibly "feel" the song, he's just mouthing the words.
17865329 1 year ago
And once again with no disrespect to the original members of the brass section, when/if Rob L. leaves, shut er down please, cause you just won't be CHICAGO anymore.
17865329 1 year ago
Actually, Chicago "fans"; get it in perspective! After Terry died they managed to survive; after Cetera got egotistical, they managed to survive; and they are not bad at that. I just saw them in Tokyo, and they were pretty darn good. Sure Jason struggles with 2-3 of Cetera's leads, but he actually beats him on songs like Searchin'. Besides, unlike Cetera, Jason is a gentleman. Go to You Tube and search it up. Long live Chicago in whatever form. The horns and Lamm are still juice. Long live CTA.
Tsnore 2 years ago 26
You know I'm so sick of this "who's a gentleman" and who isn't crap. I don't care, I've never met either, so I just care
what they sound like, and one sounds like the original, the other sounds like a fairly okay imitation. It ain't charm school,
it's a frickin venerable rock band, without
many of its key original components, get it through your thick head, for once.
17865329 1 year ago
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JennaP46 1 year ago
With out Peter Cetera. Never Same Chicago exist. Jason ?, what a joke.
kokansenhikari 2 years ago
Keith Howland is a great asset to the band, and my wonderful amazing guitarist friend and lover, Dan, he says that Keith jams on the guitar, that he's excellent !And he knows believe me!He says that Terry would've been proud of Keith!
steffarinelli 2 years ago 2
yes, he is one of the best things that ever happened to Chicago I think. I´m a huge Keith fan ;-)
soundlikeFabian 1 year ago
This reminds me of my childhood in Tomball Texas. Warm summer nights, sleepovers, childhood friends and just good times.
lawdog1301 2 years ago
Can't hit the notes like Pete
giantfan63 2 years ago
@giantfan63 He's the lead guitarrist, not lead vocals....
xeriqx 2 years ago
Too high for Howland.
kincher23 2 years ago
so much for Scheff getting to sing lead on this.....
getchasumm 2 years ago
Didn't he used to sing lead vocals on this? I know Cetera was the original, but I thought Scheff took over on all his songs. I notice now that Keith sings on a few of these now... including If You Leave Me Now. Scheff should really be singing these types.
BaronVonBielski 2 years ago
wow, Keith really rocks, he´s the best...he´s an awesome guitarist and singer, and he does a great job...I like this version more than the versions in the past...
soundlikeFabian 2 years ago
I love it and this songs brings a tear to my eye remember the early '70's as a little kid when this song came out. Peter Cetera fucking kicked ass on the original........
bds1167 2 years ago 4
This vocal blows. Seriously.
SledzikCurran 2 years ago
Terry was on his way to quitting the band when he died and Keith, as much as I like his playing, should not be singing this song. It's too high for him. Sorry.
kincher23 2 years ago
I like Keith Howland. He's not only a fantastic guitarist but he's so damn cute, you just have to smile when they show him on camera. I like Keith but I LOVE Robert Lamm...such a classy guy and holds everything and everyone together or so it seems-together with Walt. A fantastic songwriter and a great vocalist. Singing over 40 years and still sounds the way he did all those years ago. His voice maybe deepened a little w/age but it still sounds great ! Terrific dude-just fabulous!
lammfan123 2 years ago 2
the best "live" version of the song is still the new years rockin' eve from 1975. the harmonies here don't come close.
bellwaboy62 2 years ago 2
That version is best by a mile and it used to be on here but can't find it anymore
tomjosjr 2 years ago
it's back up!
bellwaboy62 2 years ago
great song
Bo618 2 years ago 2
No dis-respect to all the older Chicago fans out there, but I think The band is awesome just how they are and I think Keith knocked this song out of the park!
legovekim 2 years ago
i could not say that any simpler, i agree!
drhey19 2 years ago
Give it up. Chicago died when Terry Kath died. I can't listen to this.
HippieNiecey 2 years ago
Terry would have wanted this band to go on.
kevykev38 2 years ago
Sorry, but Terry Kath was my idol and I loved him. I don't know what Terry would have wanted, but I can tell the difference. It's just not the same. Sorry. I don't care if you gave me a minus 3 . I speak the truth. Nothing to debate about. If you disagree then we disagree. No need to write me over it.
HippieNiecey 2 years ago
Old days..memories of yesterday..1969,,,Chicago in Paris~~love that old video~~
JennaP46 2 years ago
He does it better then PC and Jason did and he deserves to sing when he given the chance to do so.
Debhead4life 2 years ago
Sorry, Keith is not in the same vocal league as Cetera. He's essentially a back up singer and, as proven here, has no business covering any lead vocals for Chicago.
luke3jes 2 years ago
That was a unique show where Mr. Champlin(sp?) got to sing the lead and you never see Jason till the end? Oldies is one that the new guitar player really knows!!!! In the band Chicago the members were always easily replaced by other great performers! And this is a steady line up. You gotta hand it to Robert Lamm :)
Smkythdg 2 years ago
There's one and only Chicago. The original classic Chicago (196901977). This is just a cover band.
AudiophilePhil 2 years ago
take me back to a world gone away.... the one with the original seven.
bellwaboy62 2 years ago 3
Right on my friend. It is so hard to tolerate HOWLand & Scheff screetching out the vocals. "The Replacements" should just play the music and Lamm should sing the songs after Cetera and Kath....
TimeAndChange 2 years ago
i believe that after Terry Kath's dead and the departure of Peter Cetera, the only thing that we can save from this Chicago line-up is Robert Lamm.
Because Kath,Cetera and Lamm. We're the genius behind Chicago's success
elciudadanowero 2 years ago
totally agree with that statement
misuleaky 2 years ago
Crap,What an Insult to Cetera
MrSteveUtah 2 years ago
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HyacinthBoo 3 years ago
This is one of my favorite songs by Chicago. The horns are GREAT!! I have to say Cetera's singing is always the best (to me), but I enjoyed this version.
HyacinthBoo 3 years ago 2
no disrespect to Keith Howland who is a fine player, but RIP Terry Kath, Chicago died when you did
rensco42 3 years ago
sorry but I think Keith is much better, thats only my opinion !!
soundlikeFabian 2 years ago
It's a mistaken one.
17865329 1 year ago
IT is about time, they let the guitar man sing, cause he can. There is alot of potential there ! Thanks for posting
atp1962 3 years ago
just whose decision IS it who sings what ??? Is it Lamm ?? Pankow ??
getchasumm 3 years ago
Keith Howland is soooo awesome, one of the greatest musicians worldwide (for me)!!!wow
soundlikeFabian 3 years ago
where the fuck is cetera when we need him ???
getchasumm 3 years ago
probably sulking somewhere and/or being a sourpuss. I like Peter but there's also a lot to be said for having a pleasant personality in a group situation. Towards the end, he was such a sourpuss or it sure seemed that way. Anyway, Cetera is ' old news'. I love this current line-up. I think Keith does some awesome, fantastic singing as well as guitar playing.
libralady1010 3 years ago
I'm glad they finally took this one away from Jason. Keith does fine.
bellwaboy62 3 years ago 10
just whose decision IS it who sings what ??? Is it Lamm ?? Pankow ??
getchasumm 3 years ago
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JennaP46 11 months ago
Bring Dwayne Bailey back... pleeeeeeeeeeeease
aan111111 3 years ago
Keith does a great job here! I'm a huge Cetera fan but I was quite impressed with this performance. The only thing I miss is Cetera's extremely high voice at the end of "Old Days." Keith kept it mellow at the end.
ousoonerbg 3 years ago 3