you just have to love the whole sexiness of this song...they all play so well together and harmonize so great together and you can see and hear their chemistry.
Two people missing here. Terry and Peter. I was like 2 or 3 when Terry died, But Terry's lead is far superior to anyone else. No disrespect though. This guy did great but he's no Terry. I wish Cetera would take that chip off his shoulder and rejoin the band. It would fuckin great to see him perform with Chicago again!
This song does stand the test of time and the fact that every citizen of Chicago has played lead guitar at least once for this song and in concert mind you! Well everyone except Mayor Daley and Oprah.
scdarrow is correct, "Babe, I'm gonna leave you" was written in the late '50s and adapted & performed by LZ in '69. I wouldn't go as far as to say the brilliant Robert Lamm ripped them off though. It's like saying D. Bailey is ripping off Eddie Van Halen...sounds similar but it's not. My problem is with Cosmo Kramer singing this song!
the song "Babe i'm gonna leave you" was never released to the public on a record and was performed for the first time live in march of '69 and this song was released in august of '69... did they really get an entire album together in 4 months?? i dont think so ... ur an idiot and think before you speak or act... research is not that taxing....
Im not saying it is a rip off of zep but this song was recorded it 69 while babe and the rest of led zeppelin was recorded in 68. Led zeppelin was release in january 69. They toured in scandanavia in 68 too. And they actually recorded the whole album in 30 hours And they had some gigs in copenhagen and stockholm under the name the new yardbirds. Lol reasearch is not that taxing.... hypocrite much??
@lsdman14 Good i hope it is a rip off of Zeppelin's Babe Im Gonna Leave you. Then the all might rip off kings aka Zeppelin will know how it feels to have a song ripped off. Actually Babe Im Gonna Leave You was written by Anne Breadon. So once again we have another Zeppelin song that was ripped off
Kieth can play but Terry was far better technically and a much better showman. The best Chicago ax man will always be Dwayne Bailey. Dwayne was/is a virtuoso - there is no comparison in skills with other Chicago gutarist - NONE! Its not even debatable. Bailey is in the company of Hendix, Satrianti, Stevie Ray , Jimmy Page, Steve Vai, Gary Moore, Frank Zappa and Eric Johnson - thats my top ten with notable mention to Steve Howe, Trevor Rabin and pehaps Clapton.
Listen up!!!! I suggest that anybody here who is a real Chicago fan from way back I'm talking about the original band should definitely get their hands on the remastered live 4 cd set of Chicago live at Carnegie Hall (Rhino)... it is just absolutely great...
Guy's I can't believe Chicago is around Forty years old , the Brass section I believe are original members (?) , and of course the material is timeless , having a Chicago fest here . Don't you just love finding these gems on YouTube !!!!
Agreed! Keith does wonderful work on this and all the others[songs]as well. Jason and he are the best guitarists since Terry Kath's premature death, Cetera's sudden departure. Think that's why they've all remained together from 1995 to this day-and touring. Hope they CONTINUE to tour for a long,long time. Both guys-along w/Tris,BC and the'Core Four' ;-) seem very mellow, with an even temperament and wonderful dispositions. When touring that's almost as important as having a great talent.
This is awesome! How cool is Keith?!? Now drag BC off of his B-3 bench and throw him into the mix, and we have some real rockin' goin' on! So much fun!!!
agreed. In my opinion Keith has played more Terry Kath like solos than any other of Chicago's guitarist. Not to degrade their talent, but Keith sticks to the original sound.
Thats some serious slapping Jason!!
ggxlychan 1 week ago
that's that black man bass lol xD
Tmonie1986 2 weeks ago
Profesionels. And that lead guitar. Owsome.
They are playing as from the late 60,ties. Chicago is in my top 10!
And that lead guitar ... In the row of Blackmore, Page,and Akkerman!
Enjoy them musik.
tolenaars53 1 month ago
OMG, THAT BASS!!!!!!
SergRach1 3 months ago
Holy shit play that guitar I need more inspiration !!!!!
AxlTerry94 8 months ago
YEAH !!!!!
innerhappiness 9 months ago
Im happy, they will c0ome to mexico very very soonnn!
ranitaclau 1 year ago
@ranitaclau lets hope they make it out alive.
HOMERDABULLDOG1 1 year ago
you just have to love the whole sexiness of this song...they all play so well together and harmonize so great together and you can see and hear their chemistry.
mguitarman100 1 year ago
That Bass playing is impressive, the whole song is t i g h t
alan4444555 1 year ago
hot shit
donnaaustin 1 year ago
They use the horn parts in such an awesome way.. Pure genius
zedrock4life 1 year ago
Two people missing here. Terry and Peter. I was like 2 or 3 when Terry died, But Terry's lead is far superior to anyone else. No disrespect though. This guy did great but he's no Terry. I wish Cetera would take that chip off his shoulder and rejoin the band. It would fuckin great to see him perform with Chicago again!
freebird1974 1 year ago
Barack Obama should sing this
Darthymerej 2 years ago
This song does stand the test of time and the fact that every citizen of Chicago has played lead guitar at least once for this song and in concert mind you! Well everyone except Mayor Daley and Oprah.
Quazisong 2 years ago
definitivamente la mejor version es la que tocaron en 1979 sin restarle meritos a esta...
gabogalvan 2 years ago
yes, Keith is great on this solo, He really rocks, I´m a huge Howland fan^^, can´t wait to see them soon...
soundlikeFabian 2 years ago
what does it matter if the two songs sound alike. they are both awesome and they are not exactly the same
tysweetdrums 2 years ago
I love the guitar solo. Im kinda new to chicago but they are one of my dads favorite bands. i really like em
tysweetdrums 2 years ago 8
@tysweetdrums Thats Keith Howland on guitar ;-) He is awesome!
soundlikeFabian 1 year ago
@tysweetdrums They are one of my dad's favorites too. I think all kids should be lucky enough to have dads with good musical taste.
nathanmielke 1 year ago
I hate the fact that a search engine brings us to this clip because someone mentions Dwayne in their comments. He's not even in the video!!
sjk6951 2 years ago
scdarrow is correct, "Babe, I'm gonna leave you" was written in the late '50s and adapted & performed by LZ in '69. I wouldn't go as far as to say the brilliant Robert Lamm ripped them off though. It's like saying D. Bailey is ripping off Eddie Van Halen...sounds similar but it's not. My problem is with Cosmo Kramer singing this song!
ledzep723 2 years ago
wow its the only guitar solo that i like in live versions
gordonmantecas 3 years ago 3
Love Chicago but guitar is complete rip off of the middle of Zeppelins Babe I'm Gonna Leave You. HA!
scdarrow 3 years ago
the song "Babe i'm gonna leave you" was never released to the public on a record and was performed for the first time live in march of '69 and this song was released in august of '69... did they really get an entire album together in 4 months?? i dont think so ... ur an idiot and think before you speak or act... research is not that taxing....
WheelManProductions 3 years ago
What the hell are you talking about!? Babe I'm gonna leave You came out on Zep self titled debut in 69. 25 or 6 to 4 came out in 70. Do the math.
scdarrow 3 years ago
Im not saying it is a rip off of zep but this song was recorded it 69 while babe and the rest of led zeppelin was recorded in 68. Led zeppelin was release in january 69. They toured in scandanavia in 68 too. And they actually recorded the whole album in 30 hours And they had some gigs in copenhagen and stockholm under the name the new yardbirds. Lol reasearch is not that taxing.... hypocrite much??
lsdman14 2 years ago
@lsdman14 Good i hope it is a rip off of Zeppelin's Babe Im Gonna Leave you. Then the all might rip off kings aka Zeppelin will know how it feels to have a song ripped off. Actually Babe Im Gonna Leave You was written by Anne Breadon. So once again we have another Zeppelin song that was ripped off
TheBeaugraham 1 year ago
Kieth can play but Terry was far better technically and a much better showman. The best Chicago ax man will always be Dwayne Bailey. Dwayne was/is a virtuoso - there is no comparison in skills with other Chicago gutarist - NONE! Its not even debatable. Bailey is in the company of Hendix, Satrianti, Stevie Ray , Jimmy Page, Steve Vai, Gary Moore, Frank Zappa and Eric Johnson - thats my top ten with notable mention to Steve Howe, Trevor Rabin and pehaps Clapton.
donalddemo 3 years ago
don´t forget Steve Lukather, he´s the man^^, but Keith is in that company too, look at his playing! that says all
soundlikeFabian 2 years ago
Listen up!!!! I suggest that anybody here who is a real Chicago fan from way back I'm talking about the original band should definitely get their hands on the remastered live 4 cd set of Chicago live at Carnegie Hall (Rhino)... it is just absolutely great...
ogrebattle22763 3 years ago
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I don't like so much Chicago, I've just listened their BestOf and it disappointed me. But this song is amazing! Absolutely a classic of rock!
fizbong88 3 years ago
best guitarplayer ever i think...awesome solo man
soundlikeFabian 3 years ago
Guy's I can't believe Chicago is around Forty years old , the Brass section I believe are original members (?) , and of course the material is timeless , having a Chicago fest here . Don't you just love finding these gems on YouTube !!!!
Bruce097 3 years ago 2
Agreed! Keith does wonderful work on this and all the others[songs]as well. Jason and he are the best guitarists since Terry Kath's premature death, Cetera's sudden departure. Think that's why they've all remained together from 1995 to this day-and touring. Hope they CONTINUE to tour for a long,long time. Both guys-along w/Tris,BC and the'Core Four' ;-) seem very mellow, with an even temperament and wonderful dispositions. When touring that's almost as important as having a great talent.
sagsagleo 3 years ago 3
This is awesome! How cool is Keith?!? Now drag BC off of his B-3 bench and throw him into the mix, and we have some real rockin' goin' on! So much fun!!!
rvfg 3 years ago 3
That's the smartest thing I've read all week!!
Lisalee66 3 years ago
Keith is one of the greatest guitarplayer I ever heard, hope that they will play for a long time!
soundlikeFabian 3 years ago
Think Keith came into his own on this song/tour. What a solo! Can really hear Jason play that bass as well as sing. Thanks for posting!
sagsagleo 3 years ago 3
that's probably the best performance of that song I've seen since Scheff started bogarting the mic
TikkerLoS 3 years ago
wow the bass part during the solo is impressive! he even snuck in some slapping :)
tomfrankly 3 years ago 8
amazing solo
Johnswornresort 3 years ago 2
Really great Guitar-solo Keith. I am impressed by these guitar arts...boaahhhhh...
Fs2004Boeing 4 years ago
agreed. In my opinion Keith has played more Terry Kath like solos than any other of Chicago's guitarist. Not to degrade their talent, but Keith sticks to the original sound.
drummerboyjac 3 years ago 4
i watched this concert in nippon budokan. it was great! thanks for posting.
malu7765 4 years ago
is walt playing tenor in this one?
sillyhatday 4 years ago
Awesome guitar play, Keith Howland.
decobacodoco 4 years ago 3
That kicked some ass!
ramitupursnout 4 years ago
Ha, look at Walt flapping his wings at the beginning.
Great vocals by Jason Scheff. Simply awesome guitar work by Keith Howland. I also love the horns at the end of the guitar solo.
And Chicago STILL rocks like that!
EazyMackadocious 4 years ago 2
Actually, I was there. very powerful and great performance. Thanks for posting this video.
s0000347 4 years ago