BUT WHAT DOES IT MEAN??! | CHICAGO "25 or 6 to 4" (REACTION)

The song is about staying up all night to finish writing a song. The title means 25 or 26 minutes to 4 am.

25 or 6 to 4 is the time of day when he wrote the song , it was early in the morning and he wasn't sure if it was 25 or 26 minutes before 4 AM.

Terry Kath was an amazing and in my opinion, grossly underrated guitarist. Another great artist tragically taken way too soon. RIP Terry Kath. ✌🏼😎

Old Chicago is the Best!

Terry Kath was one of the greatest guitarists ever. And the arrangements Chicago had were some of the best ever.

The guitarist Terry Kath is very underrated today by most. Jimi Hendrix is on record as calling Terry Kath one of his favorite guitarists, and also "the best guitarist in the universe". High praise coming from Jimi.

Chicago's early years were far and away their best and most unique on the music scene of the early 70s. If you love the 70s, you'll want to dive into Chicago.

I just love watching how much Britt enjoys watching great musical performances. Her eyes just light up.

He was up late, struggling with writer's block. He had the tune, but not the lyrics. So he wrote a song about having writer's block. The numbers are how we told time in the 70s. 25 to 4 would now be called 3:35. On the dial/analog clocks, it can be easier to figure time after the half hour as minutes until the next.

I saw Chicago in 1970 and 1971. Terry Kath was absolutely phenomenal. His sound filled the stadium. They were all very fair about giving each other the spotlight. I climbed up on their ground amplifier and danced through the whole concert. Couldn't hear a thing for a day of so. One of the best concerts I've ever seen and I've seen many.

One of the most legendary guitar solos ever !!!!!!

I'm from Chicago and these guys kicked ass from the beginning! They called themselves the CTA at first which was the CHICAGO TRANSIT AUTHORITY but they got sued for that and they cut it to be just CHICAGO! Everyone of them could play their instrument like nobody!

Back in my day, as a trumpet player, we couldn't wait to play Chicago in Band. At one point 25 or 6 to 4 was the go to song for Marching Band. In college marching band in 1976, we dd an entire Chicago Show , formed the Chicago logo or "Script" on the field...I was right in front at the bottom of the "a" and got on national TV for a few seconds lol.

Sorry when Britt said "25 or 6 to4 I don;t get get it" I lost it laughing...don;t tell her guys, drive her crazy...😂

It means 3:35 or 3:34 AM (25 or 6 to 4, waiting for the break of dawn) Its about writing a song

This is why I love you. Your description of Terry's solo almost encapsulates my feelings.

Chicago was one of my favorites in the 70's! Terry Kath on guitar was amazing. You put him together with those horns and the vocals and it is musical magic.

An interviewer asked Jimi Hendrix "what's it like to be the worlds best guitarist". He said " I don't know. You have to ask Terry Kath" 'nuff said!

You should listen to the studio recording of this song. Live versions can never duplicate the mix done in the studio and that's the way we heard it on the radio in 1970. This song was recorded in August for the self titled album "Chicago". The album was released in January 1970 and this song was released as a single in June1970. This live version is inferior to the studio recording. The band is from Chicago and was originally known as 'Chicago Transit Authority'. The CTA is the name of the mass transit system of Chicago, IL. They threatened to legal action if the band didn't cease and desist using that name, so they shortened it to 'Chicago'. The name of their debut double album is Chicago Transit Authority, recorded January 27-30, 1969 and released April 28, 1969 on the Columbia Records label. It didn't do well at first but fortunately, this during the advent of FM radio and eventually it sold 2 million copies on its initial pressing. The impact of FM radio can not be understated, it is what was directly responsible for the explosion of album sales and relegated the 45 rpm disc to a marketing tool to initiate /invigorate album sales. This was the beginning of the Golden Age of the music business.

You also need to see "I'm a Man" from this same concert. One of my favorites.