Kansas is on FIRE❤️🔥❤️🔥❤️🔥❤️🔥‼️ Those were the good ol’ days! 70’s and 80’s produced some of the coolest music‼️ Yep I’m THAT old but who cares? I’m so happy to have been a teenager and young adult during those times! Not a day goes by that there’s not music playing somewhere in my house or outside. I adore most music!
Guitarist Kerry Livgren is a dedicated Christian and wrote this song in one night while they were recording this album... I think he's talking about the conflict of his faith and pursuing his rock and roll dream...
I feel that. This is my song, my anthem for the same reason. I have reconciled my rock and roll life with Christ. He doesn't judge. Rock out, uplift others you come in contact with, don't let the darkness overcome but shed light upon it.
@@VaughnBrown1965Entendo perfeitamente. Sou cristão e também conciliei o bom Rock and Roll com a minha fé. Letras como essa e outras parecidas, e no Rock tem muita música assim, nos edifica. From The 🇧🇷
@@tyronesharp401 Thanks. My dad moved us 17 times before I was 12 and then my mom died suddenly when I was 13, so the 70s were nothing but stress for me. I did really enjoy the 80s though....
I have said it before and I will say it again the 1970s AM and FM radio airwaves were a veritable cornucopia of musical styles and genres and some great bands that refused to be pigeonholed .
You got the message of the song. As you strive out into this world, carry-on my son as in biblical sense. Once your work is done, then you may rest. I may be wrong, but I was very young when this came out. This is how I interpret it as.
That's what I get from it. This song has been my anthem. It really speaks to my heart. Like God is saying, it's OK to rock out, just do the right things and don't listen to the nay sayers. He loves us all and he loves expressions of art and music and just because at church we're all reverent and holy, doesn't mean Jesus doesn't like to rock out sometimes too. He created everything and inspired many to write killer rock and roll. Some isn't good but some is great. Like Led Zeppelin. Listen to their lyrics. They got a bad rap from stupid Christian fundamentalists but I think Robert Plant is praising Jesus in many of his songs. Led Zeppelin is awesome and I know Jesus digs on some Zeppelin
The line, 'you will always remember...nothing equals the splendor. Now your life's no longer empty, surely Heaven waits for you' always gives me chills. Its by far my favorite part of the song and I judge covers by how well they emphasize that part.
Kansas was a rock band that turned christian. Stryper was a christian band that turned secular, and the first song they covered was this. The original is amazing, but the Stryper version is next level.
I really dig how you respond naturally to the "change-ups" in music; as I learn about music theory and music history I realize that key changes and time signature changes are a big part of what makes music interesting for first-time AND repeat listeners, and the complexity of popular music really ramped up from the mid-60s to the early-80s; listening to music year on year in that time must've been like riding a rocket of musical innovation!
Keep mining the 70's, there was some amazing music in that era. Modern music has some gems now and then, but 70's was a goldmine producing big 'ol nuggets every week.
Dust In the Wind is another of their great tunes. I heard this song the most during high school in the 90s. I was a band nerd and we played it at the football games. This song was also a mainstay in the show Supernatural.
I took my nephew to his first concert, 14 yrs old and we saw KANSAS! He loved it and I enjoyed watching him take it all in. I miss those days. Great Reaction!!😁👍💜
As I've stated previously, I am a veteran of attending 1008 concerts since 1973. Seen just about every band and artist in every genre of music. The Kansas, "Left Overture" tour concert, New Years Eve 1976/1977 at the Tower Theater in Upper Darby Pa. is STILL in my top 5 concerts of all-time. You can not go wrong listening too their entire library of music.
It sometimes changes due too memory and how I feel at a particular moment but usually I rate them sort of like this.... I'll give you 7 of them, however, that Kansas show is always in my top 5. #1. Pink Floyd 1977 "In the Flesh" tour. Spectrum, Philadelphia, promoting the "Animals" album. No concerts I have ever attended have come close. From the opening song, "Sheep", till the encores, just pure perfection. Pristine, clean, perfect sound from the Quadraphonic sound system, inctedible lighting, inflatable huge pig and the movie synched too the music makes it #1 for me. How can it not be when they played 3/4 of Dark Side of the Moon, 3/4 of Wish You Were Here and ALL of Animals. 2. How about this, 21 days before that Pink Floyd show, Led Zeppelin, Madison Square Garden. 1977 North America tour. I've seen and heard better "sounding" bands in my time, but the energy, the power, the mystical vibe and the crowd accounted for a MUST spot in my top 5. Strange, but after all these years that have passed, I really don't remember these 2 shows being so close to each other. But they were. 3. Yes, "Relayer" tour. 1974 Madison Square Garden. I have seen this great live band 14 times. The most of any band. The reason? Maybe the most talented musicians I have ever seen and heard live. They were always "A+" live. This tour was perfection in sight, lighting, staging and sound. 4. Supertramp, 1979s "Breakfast in America" tour. Spectrum, Philadelphia. Not one of my top 10 bands but I am still in shock how great they "sounded" live. It was almost like listening too them in your living room with a CD on. 5. I knew before heading into the Spectrum that this was going too be a tremendous concert. Rush, "2112" tour in 1976. It was everything people have ever read about. 6. Electric Light Orchestra 1978 "Out of the Blue" tour. Spectrum, Philly. Although they were accused of using "taped" parts of the music, it still deserves a spot on my favorites list. The UFO stage was coolest staging I have ever seen. It was a frigging gigantic UFO just sitting there. It opened up revealing the band inside with the top half of it holding the lighting and laser rigs. Waaaay ahead of its time. 7. Just because of the number of bands and all the talent during the entire day, 1985s "Live Aid" at JFK Stadium Philadelphia. Way too many bands too list. The "Grateful Dead" HAS too be included simply because of the full blown "atmosphere" that came with the entire package throughout their tours of the 70's. Talk about a "trip", WOW is all I'm going too say.
@@YoCraps-og4kt ...Man thanks for taking the time to do that...I really enjoyed reading it...I love all those bands but never saw any of them except Kansas with Boston and Grand Funk about 10 years ago...they all were still pretty tight then...but my best memories of shows were in the late 70's when I was a teenager and into the early Eighty's...Eagles Hotel California tour...Queen...Freddie and the boys are amazing...Triumph...I remember saying...Man, 3 guys can sure make a lot of noise...haha but in a good way...saw Styx a few times in their hey day...put on an amazing show even to this day...Chicago...blow your mind....sorry I could go on...as you could way longer than me. Most of those shows were at the Capital center in Maryland...witch no longer exists...Thanks again for sharing...really enjoyed it.
@@jazzyboy7784 You're welcome. Looks like you saw some great ones yourself and it sounds like we saw some of the same tours. Can't wait till I "start up" again. Starting next month, "Dead and Company".
@@jazzyboy7784 I somehow missed your "Cap Center" referance Jazzyboy. Been to Landover Maryland a few times for shows and Flyers-Caps hockey games. For a bigger arena, I always thought it sounded pretty good in there for concerts. Saw many shows in there. I think the 1977 Jethro Tull show can still be found on You Tube. I was in 5th row but didn't see myself in those videos. Fleetwood Mac, Yes, Molly Hatchet, The Outlaws, Neil Diamond, Paul McCartney and Wings and K.C. and the Sunshine Band. (Yeah, an old girlfriend dragged me too a Neil Diamond and a KC and the Sunshine concert there. Both were actually outstanding in concert. I've been a Neil Diamond fan ever since.)
Kansas is my second favorite band, right under The Beatles. Steve Walsh is quite possibly my favorite singer. Their lineups changed over the years, but I get to see them in concert later this year and I cannot wait!!! They're my favorite progressive rock/American band. I got into them last year during quarantine and they really lifted up my mood.
The guy who wrote this song thought of it and wrote it in a single night. His band mates say that that was common with him. I watched a mini documentary on this song. They said that they had finished recording their album and the drummer was disassembling his drum set when the guy said, 'Hey eh, I got another song.' The drummer went on to say that when they played back the recording after the record was done, they just kind of looked at each other in aww. They knew they'd done something special that would change their lives. It did too, this song basically launched them into the big time.
That's awesome! Hey, I just checked and they'll be in my state next month. Unfortunately, I won't. Why the hell did the Universe decided to have Kansas come home on a day when I won't be here? I hate my life.
True story. Once upon a time, there were two bands from Topeka that decided to join forces. The magic that they produced was so epic that the powers that be in the capitol of Topeka renamed the state from Oz to Kansas in honor of them. What? Well okay, it's mostly true.
DC Rambler is correct. This was my high school graduating class song of 1977 where I came from in Maine we would pick a song to represent the class, this band was absolutely incredible their harmonies their musicianship their sound no one's ever come along and even come close to duplicating it.Great reaction they have a number of great songs one my favorites is the wall a song also about spiritual mind of kerry keep spreading the music around Godbless
I like how you see things dude. Art and music has been created for people like you who see it, get in to it and don't just pass it by. You break it down and that's great. Thanks for doing that. This is my anthem, I love this song. It will be played at my funeral.
Kansas is a great band. An interesting bit of trivia about Steve Walsh, the lead singer. He joined the band to be the keyboards player, they already had a lead singer, but they where pleasantly shocked when they heard him sing and the rest is history. Other Kansas songs I recommend: "The Wall", "Song for America", "Dust in the Wind", and "Icarus - Borne on Wings of Steel".
Yea the music back then is amazing mostly 80’s and 70’s rock music like Jeesh even though I wish I grew up in a time like that and lol I’m 18 years old and feeling the old times of the music XD
@@Isinforblood I'm so glad you like the older music. It was so good and full of talent because you had to be talented to make. No computers and no auto tune back then. You couldn't pay me to listen to any music made after the turn of century.
Steve Walsh, lead vocals, keyboards, percussion. Robbie Stienheart, vocals, violin, percussion, Kerry Livgrin, lead guitar, piano. Rich Williams, lead/ rhythm guitar, acoustic guitar. Dave Hope, bass guitar, Phil Earhart, drums and percussion. Rich and Phil are still with the band after 50 years...
Welcome to my childhood! Suddenly every song was better than the previous one! But, it never ends! I love the 70s! I owned this on 8 track! Google for the reference. Try sone Jim Croce just as a reset to what you thought the 70s were all about! Hit up Boston, and you can witness the evolution!
This song is FIRE!! This song is a masterpiece! With that aside, I relate 100% about how talented some of us humans really can be and are....I'm in awe of a lot of artists of all types. Blows my mind. ✌❤🎶😁
I stumbled across you tonight doing a Beatles song, that was 4 hours ago. The Beatles are and have always been my favorite group since 1963 and growing up hearing all these songs including Heart , Kansas etc was definitely a great time in life, you however are without a doubt me favorite to watch and trust me I’ve seen a lot of people do what you do. Youre top shelf man. Thanks for what you do and the energy you put into this. By the way you should check out Rosanna by Toto, you’ll love it. Youve held me for a little more than 4 hours tonight and believe me thats never been done. Keep on keepin on. !!! Youre the best bro.
Love seeing your reaction. I feel like I didn't appreciate this song enough when it first came out. (Sure I was way younger and there was a lot of good music around, but...) I knew I liked it, but listening to it with you brings it home to me what a masterpiece it truly is.
To me this song is about venturing into psychedelics and going so far you achiever ego death. Td you come back down and you are having a difficult time adjusting to reality/identifying with your ego again. You are masquerading bing your self but you know these is a deeper you that you been shown and tapped into. ““Once I rose above the noise and confusion, Just to get a glimpse beyond this illusion,Ali was soaring ever higher, But I flew too high.” But eventually, you learn to embrace your ego because that heaven will be waiting for you when this is all over, and we were here on earth to experience love, joy, happiness, companionship. Etc so the message is basically bringing you back down to earth after and intense psychedelic trip. Learning to connect with yourself and enjoy life again” “Mmasquerading as a man with a reason, My charade is the event of the season And if I claim to be a wise man, well, It surely means that I don't know.” Then you come back down and you are having a difficult time adjusting to reality/identifying with your ego again. But eventually, you learn to embrace you ego because that heaven will be waiting for you when this is all over, and we were here on earth to experience love, joy, happiness, companionship. Etc so the message is basically bringing you back down to earth after and intense psychedelic trip. “Carry on, you will always remember Carry on, nothing equals the splendor Now your life's no longer empty Surely heaven waits for you Carry on, my wayward son There'll be peace when you are done Lay your weary head to rest Don't you cry, don't you cry no more”
Kansas is my favorite band.. I've never heard anybody give this song a bad reaction.. your reaction was great.. this song almost didn't make it on the album ..it was actually written the night before the album was going to be put together.. guitarist Kerry Livgren came in and said what do you think of this.. and it ended up being the first track on the album.. the group had two lead singers though ..Steve Walsh and Robbie steinhart who also played violin.. both their vocals blend so perfect together.. definitely check out some of the other songs people mentioned.. and you can add closet Chronicles and Sparks of the tempest to that..👍
Your going to enjoy The Cars if you ever decide to listen to them!! "Moving In Stereo", "Just What I Needed", "Let's Go", You Might Think". Your 70s and 80s reactions are fire!
You definitely trippin bro, but in a good way! I knew this would be appreciated by you. I think your interpretation is just as right on as anybody elses.
I saw these guys before they were famous . it was at a bar (cant remember what the town was) in Kansas. They went by the name of Cocky Fox back in the day.
Their song Dust in the wind is beautiful.
Definitely a MUST hear more than once
Only if Will Ferrell does the refrain 😛
@@William-Ocean I've got 1 helluva hankerin in my heart fellas, and do you wanna know what that hamkeein's for,... that's right,.. MORE COWBELL!!!!
Steve Walsh the greatest voice in rock ever!
Kansas is on FIRE❤️🔥❤️🔥❤️🔥❤️🔥‼️ Those were the good ol’ days! 70’s and 80’s produced some of the coolest music‼️ Yep I’m THAT old but who cares? I’m so happy to have been a teenager and young adult during those times! Not a day goes by that there’s not music playing somewhere in my house or outside. I adore most music!
one of the best rock and roll songs ever made.
You NEED to see THE VIDEO to this song!! It will BLOW YOUR MIND!!
Guitarist Kerry Livgren is a dedicated Christian and wrote this song in one night while they were recording this album... I think he's talking about the conflict of his faith and pursuing his rock and roll dream...
Just to add to what DC said, the wayward son is also called the prodigal son, which is from the Bible. He put his own spin on it.
I feel that. This is my song, my anthem for the same reason. I have reconciled my rock and roll life with Christ. He doesn't judge. Rock out, uplift others you come in contact with, don't let the darkness overcome but shed light upon it.
@@VaughnBrown1965Entendo perfeitamente. Sou cristão e também conciliei o bom Rock and Roll com a minha fé. Letras como essa e outras parecidas, e no Rock tem muita música assim, nos edifica. From The 🇧🇷
One of the great masterpieces from my youth!
The 70’s were a great time to come of age.
Without a doubt
@@tyronesharp401 I was there, it sucked.....
@@drizzt8965 Sorry to hear that. I had a blast.
@@tyronesharp401 Thanks. My dad moved us 17 times before I was 12 and then my mom died suddenly when I was 13, so the 70s were nothing but stress for me. I did really enjoy the 80s though....
@@drizzt8965 That'll put a damper on things. Glad to hear it got better.
My goodness, the '70's were a great time for music!
I have said it before and I will say it again the 1970s AM and FM radio airwaves were a veritable cornucopia of musical styles and genres and some great bands that refused to be pigeonholed .
GRAND FUNK RAILROAD "I'M YOUR CAPTAIN" (CLOSER TO HOME)..A TRUE ROCK CLASSIC.
From Detroit?
You got the message of the song. As you strive out into this world, carry-on my son as in biblical sense. Once your work is done, then you may rest. I may be wrong, but I was very young when this came out. This is how I interpret it as.
That's what I get from it. This song has been my anthem. It really speaks to my heart. Like God is saying, it's OK to rock out, just do the right things and don't listen to the nay sayers. He loves us all and he loves expressions of art and music and just because at church we're all reverent and holy, doesn't mean Jesus doesn't like to rock out sometimes too. He created everything and inspired many to write killer rock and roll. Some isn't good but some is great. Like Led Zeppelin. Listen to their lyrics. They got a bad rap from stupid Christian fundamentalists but I think Robert Plant is praising Jesus in many of his songs. Led Zeppelin is awesome and I know Jesus digs on some Zeppelin
Annie Lennox and Dave Stewart "Would I lie to you" This is tasty funky...
Timeless Classic. RIP Robby Steinhardt.
‘Another switch up?’
Oh homie…hang on to your drahs.
Drummer is killing it.
A masterpiece by Livgren and the boys! One of the most musically gifted bands ever, with two of the most underrated singers ever!
If you like this. Then checkout Renegade by Styx you'll love it.
Styx was definitely the first band I thought of to follow up Kansas with, great choice of song!
Yessssssss
and Blue Collar Man
Queen of Spades is a must do by Styx
yes!! not all of Styx music is good but Renegade freaking rocks!!
The line, 'you will always remember...nothing equals the splendor. Now your life's no longer empty, surely Heaven waits for you' always gives me chills. Its by far my favorite part of the song and I judge covers by how well they emphasize that part.
"If I claim to be a wise man, it surely means that I don't know." Great lyrics
Be humble. Pride goeth before the fall
Dude... you need to see the live version. You won't believe how many instruments that singer plays in this song.
The piano section when he takes it a capella gives me straight chills every single time. And yes, best guitar intro I have ever heard!
Kansas was a rock band that turned christian. Stryper was a christian band that turned secular, and the first song they covered was this. The original is amazing, but the Stryper version is next level.
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So many good songs…..and one of best singers from the 70’s.
I really dig how you respond naturally to the "change-ups" in music; as I learn about music theory and music history I realize that key changes and time signature changes are a big part of what makes music interesting for first-time AND repeat listeners, and the complexity of popular music really ramped up from the mid-60s to the early-80s; listening to music year on year in that time must've been like riding a rocket of musical innovation!
One word, RUSH
Keep mining the 70's, there was some amazing music in that era. Modern music has some gems now and then, but 70's was a goldmine producing big 'ol nuggets every week.
He has 1 of the best voices ever , God I love it
Thank you hun
Dust In the Wind is another of their great tunes. I heard this song the most during high school in the 90s. I was a band nerd and we played it at the football games. This song was also a mainstay in the show Supernatural.
Dust in the Wind....a guitar, a voice, and a violin.... that's all it needs! Amazing song
I took my nephew to his first concert, 14 yrs old and we saw KANSAS! He loved it and I enjoyed watching him take it all in. I miss those days. Great Reaction!!😁👍💜
Whatever you're in the mood for...Kansas got your back...carry on
Dust in the Wind is another Masterpiece. In concert alive they are still sound the same.
No autotune or other shit.... concerts sounded just like this! Thanks for doing music from my youth!!
Theme for Supernstural. Midwest boys all a bit differently dressed and styled but one thing is sure...the music kicks ass.
I always think of Dean Winchester with opening cords.
Listen man, listen. 😂 Very underrated band. Good band to sit and chill to.
Since someone's recommending Styx, I'll suggest "Come Sail Away," "Lady," and "Too Much Time On My Hands."
Suite Madame Blue is my favorite
As I've stated previously, I am a veteran of attending 1008 concerts since 1973.
Seen just about every band and artist in every genre of music.
The Kansas, "Left Overture" tour concert, New Years Eve 1976/1977 at the Tower Theater in Upper Darby Pa. is STILL in my top 5 concerts of all-time.
You can not go wrong listening too their entire library of music.
Tenonthehard8...I would really like to know your top 5...Who, where and when...thx...
It sometimes changes due too memory and how I feel at a particular moment but usually I rate them sort of like this.... I'll give you 7 of them, however, that Kansas show is always in my top 5.
#1. Pink Floyd 1977 "In the Flesh" tour. Spectrum, Philadelphia, promoting the "Animals" album. No concerts I have ever attended have come close.
From the opening song, "Sheep", till the encores, just pure perfection. Pristine, clean, perfect sound from the Quadraphonic sound system, inctedible lighting, inflatable huge pig and the movie synched too the music makes it #1 for me. How can it not be when they played 3/4 of Dark Side of the Moon, 3/4 of Wish You Were Here and ALL of Animals.
2. How about this, 21 days before that Pink Floyd show,
Led Zeppelin,
Madison Square Garden. 1977 North America tour.
I've seen and heard better "sounding" bands in my time, but the energy, the power, the mystical vibe and the crowd accounted for a MUST spot in my top 5.
Strange, but after all these years that have passed, I really don't remember these 2 shows being so close to each other. But they were.
3. Yes, "Relayer" tour. 1974 Madison Square Garden.
I have seen this great live band 14 times. The most of any band. The reason?
Maybe the most talented musicians I have ever seen and heard live. They were always "A+" live.
This tour was perfection in sight, lighting, staging and sound.
4. Supertramp, 1979s "Breakfast in America" tour.
Spectrum, Philadelphia.
Not one of my top 10 bands but I am still in shock how great they "sounded" live.
It was almost like listening too them in your living room with a CD on.
5. I knew before heading into the Spectrum that this was going too be a tremendous concert.
Rush, "2112" tour in 1976. It was everything people have ever read about.
6. Electric Light Orchestra 1978 "Out of the Blue" tour. Spectrum, Philly.
Although they were accused of using "taped" parts of the music, it still deserves a spot on my favorites list.
The UFO stage was coolest staging I have ever seen.
It was a frigging gigantic UFO just sitting there.
It opened up revealing the band inside with the top half of it holding the lighting and laser rigs. Waaaay ahead of its time.
7. Just because of the number of bands and all the talent during the entire day,
1985s "Live Aid" at JFK Stadium Philadelphia. Way too many bands too list.
The "Grateful Dead" HAS too be included simply because of the full blown "atmosphere" that came with the entire package throughout their tours of the 70's.
Talk about a "trip", WOW is all I'm going too say.
@@YoCraps-og4kt ...Man thanks for taking the time to do that...I really enjoyed reading it...I love all those bands but never saw any of them except Kansas with Boston and Grand Funk about 10 years ago...they all were still pretty tight then...but my best memories of shows were in the late 70's when I was a teenager and into the early Eighty's...Eagles Hotel California tour...Queen...Freddie and the boys are amazing...Triumph...I remember saying...Man, 3 guys can sure make a lot of noise...haha but in a good way...saw Styx a few times in their hey day...put on an amazing show even to this day...Chicago...blow your mind....sorry I could go on...as you could way longer than me. Most of those shows were at the Capital center in Maryland...witch no longer exists...Thanks again for sharing...really enjoyed it.
@@jazzyboy7784 You're welcome.
Looks like you saw some great ones yourself and it sounds like we saw some of the same tours.
Can't wait till I "start up" again.
Starting next month, "Dead and Company".
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I somehow missed your "Cap Center" referance Jazzyboy.
Been to Landover Maryland a few times for shows and Flyers-Caps hockey games.
For a bigger arena, I always thought it sounded pretty good in there for concerts.
Saw many shows in there. I think the 1977 Jethro Tull show can still be found on You Tube. I was in 5th row but didn't see myself in those videos.
Fleetwood Mac, Yes, Molly Hatchet, The Outlaws, Neil Diamond, Paul McCartney and Wings and K.C.
and the Sunshine Band.
(Yeah, an old girlfriend dragged me too a Neil Diamond and a KC and the Sunshine concert there. Both were actually outstanding in concert.
I've been a Neil Diamond fan ever since.)
Kansas is my second favorite band, right under The Beatles. Steve Walsh is quite possibly my favorite singer. Their lineups changed over the years, but I get to see them in concert later this year and I cannot wait!!! They're my favorite progressive rock/American band. I got into them last year during quarantine and they really lifted up my mood.
Great reaction! The whole Leftoverture album is a classic. Every song is great.
As they famously say at the start of their concerts, “Good evening, and welcome to Kansas”
This shows a little of the talent our rock bands had in the day...pure talent, we need more of this today!
From the same album, "What's on my mind" Awesome hidden gem, also "Hold On" by Kansas both great!
Great reaction. This album had one great song after another. Ahhh.. teenage memories!
This is a great album. I had it on vinyl in the late 70s. I must have been 13 years old
Kansas - Cheyenne Anthem
KANSAS, "CARRY ON MY WAYWARD SON" . THIS WHOLE ALBUM , "LEFTOVERTURE".. SIMPLY SAID. A MASTERPIECE❗
love the reactions on each of the changeups
So glad I was a young teen in the 70s, best music ever!
The guy who wrote this song thought of it and wrote it in a single night. His band mates say that that was common with him. I watched a mini documentary on this song. They said that they had finished recording their album and the drummer was disassembling his drum set when the guy said, 'Hey eh, I got another song.' The drummer went on to say that when they played back the recording after the record was done, they just kind of looked at each other in aww. They knew they'd done something special that would change their lives. It did too, this song basically launched them into the big time.
Kansas is performing in my town this month...small venue/seats about 500.I will let you know how it went. 😎
That's awesome! Hey, I just checked and they'll be in my state next month. Unfortunately, I won't. Why the hell did the Universe decided to have Kansas come home on a day when I won't be here? I hate my life.
my kids in there thirties went to see them few years back they said they were awesome . blew them away. so enjoy. wish I could go too
Your reaction is inspiring
Absolutely love your energy bro you're a trip, keep it up
The official video is a must here!
True story. Once upon a time, there were two bands from Topeka that decided to join forces. The magic that they produced was so epic that the powers that be in the capitol of Topeka renamed the state from Oz to Kansas in honor of them.
What? Well okay, it's mostly true.
Supernatural...tv series...love this song....
Totally love your reactions. You are by far one of the most positive and happy people I have ever seen. Keep it going!
Wow, thank you!
This is nothing short of a masterpiece. The 70s perfected musical transitions.
you got that right sister. This song is my anthem. Tells my story completely. It's like God made it to tell me it's OK to rock out and also love Him
Check out the live version. The lead singer also plays other instruments during the song. Friggan awesome!
'Miracles out of Nowhere" by this band is a real experience.
love this song
race, creed, or color, music binds us at the soul, epic is epic, period. I wouldnt even consider myself a Kansas fan but you cant deny magic!
DC Rambler is correct. This was my high school graduating class song of 1977 where I came from in Maine we would pick a song to represent the class, this band was absolutely incredible their harmonies their musicianship their sound no one's ever come along and even come close to duplicating it.Great reaction they have a number of great songs one my favorites is the wall a song also about spiritual mind of kerry keep spreading the music around Godbless
I like how you see things dude. Art and music has been created for people like you who see it, get in to it and don't just pass it by. You break it down and that's great. Thanks for doing that. This is my anthem, I love this song. It will be played at my funeral.
Kansas is a great band. An interesting bit of trivia about Steve Walsh, the lead singer. He joined the band to be the keyboards player, they already had a lead singer, but they where pleasantly shocked when they heard him sing and the rest is history.
Other Kansas songs I recommend: "The Wall", "Song for America", "Dust in the Wind", and "Icarus - Borne on Wings of Steel".
I love it that you enjoy classic 70's and 80's rock. Imagine how us older folks felt the first time we heard it when it first came out!
Yea the music back then is amazing mostly 80’s and 70’s rock music like Jeesh even though I wish I grew up in a time like that and lol I’m 18 years old and feeling the old times of the music XD
@@Isinforblood I'm so glad you like the older music. It was so good and full of talent because you had to be talented to make. No computers and no auto tune back then. You couldn't pay me to listen to any music made after the turn of century.
Thank you for pointing out how great the vocalist is - Steve Walsh. One of the greats. He’s also the keyboard player.
Straight 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
Saw three of their concerts n they were fantastic sounded as great as their albums👏👏👏
In the top three rock songs of all time imo- thank you for your appreciative reaction!
One of the best songs and lyrics in the history of music
Steve Walsh, lead vocals, keyboards, percussion. Robbie Stienheart, vocals, violin, percussion, Kerry Livgrin, lead guitar, piano. Rich Williams, lead/ rhythm guitar, acoustic guitar. Dave Hope, bass guitar, Phil Earhart, drums and percussion. Rich and Phil are still with the band after 50 years...
Welcome to my childhood! Suddenly every song was better than the previous one! But, it never ends! I love the 70s! I owned this on 8 track! Google for the reference. Try sone Jim Croce just as a reset to what you thought the 70s were all about! Hit up Boston, and you can witness the evolution!
I saw Kansas perform this song in Kansas city. It was awesome.
Dust In The Wind is the other huge Kansas song, but it's a totally different vibe. You'll dig it.
I love to see a brother head banging. Get down!
RIP Robby Steinhardt (violinist) of Kansas, 7-17-21.
Love this song.
This song is FIRE!! This song is a masterpiece! With that aside, I relate 100% about how talented some of us humans really can be and are....I'm in awe of a lot of artists of all types. Blows my mind.
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I stumbled across you tonight doing a Beatles song, that was 4 hours ago. The Beatles are and have always been my favorite group since 1963 and growing up hearing all these songs including Heart , Kansas etc was definitely a great time in life, you however are without a doubt me favorite to watch and trust me I’ve seen a lot of people do what you do. Youre top shelf man. Thanks for what you do and the energy you put into this. By the way you should check out Rosanna by Toto, you’ll love it. Youve held me for a little more than 4 hours tonight and believe me thats never been done. Keep on keepin on. !!! Youre the best bro.
That drummer will hold you in any pocket you'd like.
Love seeing your reaction. I feel like I didn't appreciate this song enough when it first came out. (Sure I was way younger and there was a lot of good music around, but...) I knew I liked it, but listening to it with you brings it home to me what a masterpiece it truly is.
Winchesters forever! Supernatural, I miss it so much, sigh.
I have your shirt... and THIS, my friend, Is THE MONSTER SONG OF ALL TIME!!!😎
To me this song is about venturing into psychedelics and going so far you achiever ego death.
Td you come back down and you are having a difficult time adjusting to reality/identifying with your ego again. You are masquerading bing your self but you know these is a deeper you that you been shown and tapped into.
““Once I rose above the noise and confusion,
Just to get a glimpse beyond this illusion,Ali was soaring ever higher,
But I flew too high.”
But eventually, you learn to embrace your ego because that heaven will be waiting for you when this is all over, and we were here on earth to experience love, joy, happiness, companionship. Etc so the message is basically bringing you back down to earth after and intense psychedelic trip. Learning to connect with yourself and enjoy life again”
“Mmasquerading as a man with a reason,
My charade is the event of the season
And if I claim to be a wise man, well,
It surely means that I don't know.”
Then you come back down and you are having a difficult time adjusting to reality/identifying with your ego again. But eventually, you learn to embrace you ego because that heaven will be waiting for you when this is all over, and we were here on earth to experience love, joy, happiness, companionship. Etc so the message is basically bringing you back down to earth after and intense psychedelic trip.
“Carry on, you will always remember
Carry on, nothing equals the splendor
Now your life's no longer empty
Surely heaven waits for you
Carry on, my wayward son
There'll be peace when you are done
Lay your weary head to rest
Don't you cry, don't you cry no more”
Kansas is my favorite band.. I've never heard anybody give this song a bad reaction.. your reaction was great.. this song almost didn't make it on the album ..it was actually written the night before the album was going to be put together.. guitarist Kerry Livgren came in and said what do you think of this.. and it ended up being the first track on the album.. the group had two lead singers though ..Steve Walsh and Robbie steinhart who also played violin.. both their vocals blend so perfect together.. definitely check out some of the other songs people mentioned.. and you can add closet Chronicles and Sparks of the tempest to that..👍
There's good music now. There was great music back in my day...and this brotherman, is great music. Enjoy!
This is one of my all time favorite songs.
Your going to enjoy The Cars if you ever decide to listen to them!! "Moving In Stereo", "Just What I Needed", "Let's Go", You Might Think". Your 70s and 80s reactions are fire!
Supernatural!!!
Pressure is mounting G from other subscribers! Don't let us all go to the Rome guy. He even has his mother doing it and crying.
The unofficial theme song of the tv series Supernatural. Can't help but sing along and rock out every season finale recap. Lol
Yo , this song is PFF, pure F*****g Fire
your personality is so likeable bro
I love youre great reactions my bro, saludos desde México, thank you for the love of the classic rock :)
These guys were different….and talented for sure. Glad you got to this one 🤘😎🔥
Best breakdown of this song ive heard. Yes what an unbelievable voice. Steve Walsh
You definitely trippin bro, but in a good way! I knew this would be appreciated by you. I think your interpretation is just as right on as anybody elses.
I saw these guys before they were famous . it was at a bar (cant remember what the town was) in Kansas. They went by the name of Cocky Fox back in the day.
It was very enjoyable to watch your reaction to this great oldie. It gave me goosebumps.
A MUST HEAR SMOOTH GROOVE SOUL CLASSIC,, THE BLACKBYRDS "WALKING IN RHYTHM"
The song is about how a stubborn rebellious juvenile needs to grow up and learn what it is to be a real man to get his life together.
Seen them a few times back in the 90s...never disappointed! 💯
I live in Kansas & have seen them in concert here many times. You should do "People of the Southwind" next!!
These guys are so Wongerful
one of my fav prog songs ever