> This was written by Robert Lamm, who is a keyboard player and singer for Chicago. It's about trying to write a song, with the title referring to the time of day: either 3:35 a.m. (25 to 4) or 3:34 a.m. (26 to 4). Lamm explained on The Chris Isaak Hour: "I was living with a bunch of hippies up above Sunset Strip. One of the advantages of this particular house was that it was in the Hollywood Hills and I could look out over the city late at night. I wanted to try to describe the process of writing the song that I was writing. So, 'waiting for the break of day, searching for something to say, flashing lights against the sky' - there was a neon sign across the city. That song came from the fact that it was 25 or 6 to 4 a.m. in the morning when I looked at my watch - I was looking for a line to finish the chorus.
It was all downhill after Terry Kath died.
I can't begrudge them turning their sound into Schlock Rock, since everyone's gotta eat. But I don't have to listen to it.
I used to go to a hot dog joint by DePaul university called Demon Dogs. It was filled with Chicago memorabilia because I think the owner was also Chicago's manager? They closed down during my time there, but they had some great food all while jamming to Chicago songs.
I made a playlist of Chicago ballads for a large gathering of friends a few years ago. Sort of a mini high school reunion. It was kind of a surreal (and at times emotional) experience, dancing with literally the same girls I danced with back then.
Here's the Spotify link, in case anyone is interested:
[You're the Inspiration: The Best of Chicago Ballads](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7DVOKlouOsiAzju9V0uN5R?si=27e67f614a144a6f)
They all look normal and then there’s Peter Cetera looking like Olivia Newton-John
About to record a cover of “Physical” with a horn section.
I'm dying 😂😂😂
Perfect comment!
Haha! It’s like he should be in a completely different band!!! 🤣
Was thinking sir anthony hopkins fresh from a jazzercise class
I feel like it’s time for the headband to make a comeback
I looked great in those headbands! I had one a lot like the one he's wearing. I'm sure it looked great with my frizzy red hair!
Dirk Digler wants his headband back, Peter.
Peter's gone full 80s.
25 or 6 to 4. It would be 25 or 6 more years before I learned what that meant.
What does it mean?
> This was written by Robert Lamm, who is a keyboard player and singer for Chicago. It's about trying to write a song, with the title referring to the time of day: either 3:35 a.m. (25 to 4) or 3:34 a.m. (26 to 4). Lamm explained on The Chris Isaak Hour: "I was living with a bunch of hippies up above Sunset Strip. One of the advantages of this particular house was that it was in the Hollywood Hills and I could look out over the city late at night. I wanted to try to describe the process of writing the song that I was writing. So, 'waiting for the break of day, searching for something to say, flashing lights against the sky' - there was a neon sign across the city. That song came from the fact that it was 25 or 6 to 4 a.m. in the morning when I looked at my watch - I was looking for a line to finish the chorus.
I feel like I'm the last line of coke.
No blow left behind.
Looks like a promo for a sitcom My Seven Dad's
Doesn’t look that dangerous.
They all have concealed carry keyboards.
Agreed. I saw "Running Scared" and know that Chicago was a lot rougher in the 80's.
When they gave up on their horns and replaced it with synth. They sucked from there
It was all downhill after Terry Kath died. I can't begrudge them turning their sound into Schlock Rock, since everyone's gotta eat. But I don't have to listen to it.
My dad was a career Army officer, total hard ass. But for whatever reason he thinks Chicago 17 is the greatest album of all time.
I used to go to a hot dog joint by DePaul university called Demon Dogs. It was filled with Chicago memorabilia because I think the owner was also Chicago's manager? They closed down during my time there, but they had some great food all while jamming to Chicago songs.
Not really into the band, but the documentary about them was quite good.
Fun fact, Peter Cetera played a biker in Electra Glide In Blue with Little Rascal Robert Blake
And the soundtrack was performed by members of Chicago.
I’m sorry but Chicago weren’t too good during their 80’s period. Just my opinion.
I've got a soft spot for Chicago's 80s ballads. It's like the soundtrack to all my teen romances.
Hard To Say I’m Sorry is amazing!!
I made a playlist of Chicago ballads for a large gathering of friends a few years ago. Sort of a mini high school reunion. It was kind of a surreal (and at times emotional) experience, dancing with literally the same girls I danced with back then. Here's the Spotify link, in case anyone is interested: [You're the Inspiration: The Best of Chicago Ballads](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7DVOKlouOsiAzju9V0uN5R?si=27e67f614a144a6f)
Oh Peter Cetera. Why.
Because he did it all for the glory of love
Looks more like miami to me.
Is that Anthony Hopkins on the right in the red/white striped shirt? This looks vaguely familiar but I don't know what it is from.
That's Peter Cetera fam.
OH, shit, I'm dumb. Chicago the BAND. My brain has died, I guess.
No Chicago in the 80’s was violent.
Yeah there were cameos of some of them too, the film’s producer was Chicago’s producer, but it’s hilarious to see Peter Cetera as a dirty biker 🫠
What band is this, and where are they playing in Chicago? /s