This is one of the greatest drum solos I have ever heard in my life. I like the guitars, steady bass and the excellent percussion mix. The drummer really out perform himself. The key to this song is the percussion that is played throughout the song
Jesus Christ, This brings me back! I’m still waiting for a karaoke version of this and want to see someone break their legs trying to dance to the long ass drum solo.
Early Chicago was amazing!
One of the few bands I bothered to see live.
Being an ex- trumpeter I appreciate something more than your typical rock band.
This tune is in my personal Top Ten.
And don’t forget James William Guercio, whose production is totally, severely, sadly and inexplicably underrated. To produce a power house band with 7 musicians and three outstanding vocalists in such a pure, basic manner – white the compositions flowed from hard rock to jazz and everything in between was no small accomplishment (excepting, if you ask me, the live album). I still grieve over Terry Kath’s loss – his guitar is also very much under-appreciated.
chicago was the most innovative at that time and way ahead of every one else. made great material untill TK was dead way too soon. from where they just made sleezy/commercial songs.
I agree with you!
I really like the sound Peter gets (FenderP, flatwounds, pick…old school).
I read a great Bass Player article (2007…Goolgle it) where such greats as Will Lee and Nathan East were fans of Peter’s playing.
Too bad he doesn’t play much anymore.
April 17th, 2010 at 6:48 pm
This is one of the greatest drum solos I have ever heard in my life. I like the guitars, steady bass and the excellent percussion mix. The drummer really out perform himself. The key to this song is the percussion that is played throughout the song
April 17th, 2010 at 7:40 pm
One of the best bands of the 70′s and one of the worst bands of the 80′s
April 17th, 2010 at 7:42 pm
@CheckYourSelf24Here He,He… the mental picture I have of someone breaking their legs dancing to this is hilarious!
April 17th, 2010 at 8:01 pm
what a theme! Heard for the first time from a documentary about a baseball game between Cuba and USA in Cartagena Panamerican Games
April 17th, 2010 at 8:39 pm
This is the REAL Chicago!!!!
April 17th, 2010 at 9:27 pm
@Frankfurtjuergen Ich auch, Juergen!!!!
April 17th, 2010 at 9:44 pm
Chicago for ever !!!!!!!!!!! Ich liebe diese Gruppe über alles !!!!
April 17th, 2010 at 9:50 pm
Jesus Christ, This brings me back! I’m still waiting for a karaoke version of this and want to see someone break their legs trying to dance to the long ass drum solo.
April 17th, 2010 at 10:05 pm
agreed, its not as warm sounding.
April 17th, 2010 at 10:11 pm
evertime i get on this video i post 5 stars lolz
April 17th, 2010 at 10:27 pm
This MUST shurely be a remastered version.
Not that I dislike it.
It’s just that I’ve listened to the vinyl recording *countless* times, and the sound here is . . . different, really different.
Unable to cast a vote at this stage, though.
Thanks for this.
April 17th, 2010 at 10:30 pm
Needs more Cowbell ! !! ! !!
April 17th, 2010 at 11:17 pm
Early Chicago was amazing!
One of the few bands I bothered to see live.
Being an ex- trumpeter I appreciate something more than your typical rock band.
This tune is in my personal Top Ten.
April 17th, 2010 at 11:38 pm
@tokigifoten -Man you are right way way ahead of their time
April 18th, 2010 at 12:08 am
BTW, Kath was 23 when he laid all this down. Hokey smokes.
April 18th, 2010 at 12:37 am
And don’t forget James William Guercio, whose production is totally, severely, sadly and inexplicably underrated. To produce a power house band with 7 musicians and three outstanding vocalists in such a pure, basic manner – white the compositions flowed from hard rock to jazz and everything in between was no small accomplishment (excepting, if you ask me, the live album). I still grieve over Terry Kath’s loss – his guitar is also very much under-appreciated.
April 18th, 2010 at 12:59 am
chicago was the most innovative at that time and way ahead of every one else. made great material untill TK was dead way too soon. from where they just made sleezy/commercial songs.
April 18th, 2010 at 1:14 am
Gee, Kath really was a pioneer-and in more ways than one.
In a band with ROBERT, JAMES, PETER and WALTER, he was just…”Terry”!
Oh, and there was Danny, too!
April 18th, 2010 at 1:40 am
@lurch321
I agree with you!
I really like the sound Peter gets (FenderP, flatwounds, pick…old school).
I read a great Bass Player article (2007…Goolgle it) where such greats as Will Lee and Nathan East were fans of Peter’s playing.
Too bad he doesn’t play much anymore.
April 18th, 2010 at 2:29 am
terry kath was amazing
April 18th, 2010 at 2:53 am
Terry–one of the most underrated guitarists EVER.
Peter–one of the most underrated bassists EVER.
April 18th, 2010 at 3:51 am
yes is a good bad
April 18th, 2010 at 4:45 am
You don’t sing in a instrumental. Look at any instrumental bands like the venture’s, buckethead, and Paul Gilbert.
April 18th, 2010 at 5:04 am
voice is an instrument
April 18th, 2010 at 5:40 am
They’re Aren’t instrumental? If they were instrumental wouldn’t sing in any of their songs.