Hey Ken! Loved the bands that shared the singing. The Beatles, Kansas, Yes, just to name a few. Great harmonies! Now when you try to join a band they ask can you sing? Yes, great you're hired! Lol. Forgot to mention The Beach Boys. Incredible harmonies. Thanks for another killer vid Ken. Happy weekend to all!
Tommy Shaw always communicates empathy for the uncertainty and fear of the characters in his songs. Love his emotional delivery over technical showing off.
Agreed! There is some theater here, it is Tommy Shaw as "The Renegade". The Renegade was a bit anguished. The Renegade didn't have time to fret over the small things. The Renegade was a bit preoccupied with other things. But his message came through, warts and all. Contrast that with "Too Much Time On My Hands". See, now on a song like that it is fitting that Tommy spent more time rehearsing and perfecting. :-)
Tommy is Southern born and Southern bred, and is a member of the Alabama Music Hall of Fame.. So proud of him for making it BIG!! And to this day, Still, sounds SO Good..
Just saw them a couple hours ago in NYC and his voice was insane! He’s 68 and his voice sounded like the studio versions from the 70s. He’s taken amazing care of his voice and they actually ended with this song in the encore. Great show.
I was lucky enough to see Styx in August of 2017, and at 15..it didnt disappoint. For his age, his voice was amazing and Shaw is now the heartbeat of that band with his vocals.
Thanks for doing this one, Ken. Tommy Shaw is such an incredible singer, songwriter, and guitar player. Further, every member of Styx can sing and play their instruments incredibly well. Their live shows were evidence of that. No auto tune or backing tracks to be found. Just pure musicianship.
Just discovered your videos. So far, I've seen you cover Tommy Shaw and Steve Walsh. Great breakdowns/analyses of awesome vocalists. You have the goods, too!
Styx = genius indeed ! Not many bands are in the same category. Vocal harmonies seem effortless. Each member added their certain magic that made them shine in every song. Thank you for this awesome spotlight !
Im loving those harmonies that harmony is very tight and blends great together wow cool song to Styx sounds great on this and with those harmonies awesome Ken loving the voices on these Ken this rocks love the singing and voices and that barber shop harmony thanks for sharing Ken love your talking and sharing this video rocks it's great buddy👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
Tommy Shaw was recently on an episode of Live from Daryl's House. The first song they did was "Blue Collar Man". Daryl and his band are, of course, fantastic musicians. After the song, however, you got the vibe they were looking at each other thinking, "Wow, okay, now THAT'S a rock star!"
I saw that episode and it seemed as if there was some kind of weird vibe coming from DH. If my memory serves me correctly, I recall DH dissing on Blue Collar Man. But, who knows......it was just a bit odd.
ehh, I watched it again and I stand corrected...it was someone else who said they wanted to essentially get Blue Collar Man out of the way. I agree with J, I think they were not quite expecting what Tommy brought to the room.
I think they "got it out of the way" out of respect and anticipation. Otherwise it would just have been an elephant in the room. That was the vibe I took.
Ken, thanks for selecting this song to review - one of my all-time favorites. Tommy Shaw cut his teeth in the dive bars of Montgomery, AL, while still in high school. He's a very talented guitar player as well. SO much talent from the southern states. I teach a class on the sociology of popular music at a state university, and I always give props to my Southern brethren. And, as always, I enjoy your detailed analytical perspective. Keep up the good work!
Another great analysis! I also love the way you blended in your voice with the harmony and immediately became a part of it - so seamless and beautiful. As you say, the proof is in the singing! Oh yeah, I love the shirt - He's always with us!
High school. Freshman or Sophomore year. Cafeteria Jukebox. That's what this song always brings me back to. In a good way! Awesome song! Always loved it!!
Epic songs that can still ride out through time . Its 2021 it still fit's genius writing? You bet ya's ! Great shirt Ken, once again Mr. Miyagi, you brought it to the table. Blessings 🙏🏻🎶♥️🤘
Tommy is my fav forever, love his tunes with Jack Blades ! They used to play this song at Damn Yankess performances with You Can Still Rock in and Cat Scratch Fever !
Great one, I love that his vocals aren’t perfect. This is way before auto tune, all natural. The best way to go, works with the track like u said. Killer tune, great analysis Ken 👍
I think Tommy Shaw is one of the most incredible singers still doing it today. One of my favorite tracks is "Man in the Wilderness" on the Grand Illusions album. I wish I could do the screams that he does at the end of the song, but I can whistle it, lol...! The amazing thing is that Tommy can Do. It. Live...! Great vid, Ken, keep them coming!
This song and To Much Time on my Hands are probably my 2 favorite Tommy Shaw songs by Styx. When they all come in with the “Oh Mama” part it really shows how well there voices work together!
As always, thanks for your insightful, experienced analysis. It's amazing how I remember being in middle school when I first heard this song and how much I appreciate it differently today. This is a classic in any class. Great job Ken!
@@kentamplin Excellent as always Ken.....On a side note...any isolated tracks for Kings X, and awesome 90's band with a killer lead vocalist Dug Pinnick and 2 other great singer/musicians? Lots to pick from.....Thanks
Ken, even though I'm a guitarist I really enjoy your videos (rants, opinions, etc.) and you sharing your hard earned wisdom and experiences. Your analysis of some of my favorite rock singers is an inspiration for me to want to begin to learn to sing. It's not falling on deaf ears. Keep up the good work.
I don't care how many times I've listened to this song, I always go crazy after the softer intro ends and then Dennis DeYoung screams before the lyrics "the jig is up". It builds you up slowly in the beginning and then, you reach musical orgasm with that scream!!! YEEEEEAAAAAHHHH!!! This is my favorite song from Styx and after Renegade, I like the song "Fooling Yourself" (which has some excellent lyrics). I even followed Tommy Shaw into the band Damn Yankees and continued enjoying his vocals there too.
Ken, Your videos are the BEST. We are cut from the same cloth. My girl always says (as I've said before), that we are two pees in a pod. The thing is, I'm an English major but I absolutely CAN NOT sing. I can write, however, and my brilliant musician friends have always marveled at that. They came into the studio to help me record my first album. They were amazing. Only I sucked 'cause I'd only been singing for a week. I wish I had your talent and range. Fooey. 🤗🙌🥃
This is so awesome I have just found your channel and it will be very very great for me thank you for the teaching it is very much appreciated you are actually my first teacher. Thank you thank you thank you
One of my favorite songs to sing. I really appreciate how the octave harmonies get pushed forward in the mix almost over the vocal melody. It really gives it a kind of gregorian chant kind of feel in places giving the song such a unique tone and character.
@@kentamplin plus this is just a bad rock song. Everything about it is awesome. The groove, the phrasing, the instruments (one of the coolest guitar solos). Really talented group of guys.
Tommy Shaw is one of the greatest vocalists. Because he still sounds the same. I love this song especially because it's like a Bohemian Rhapsody a bit.
Did you see the AXS TV special with Tommy and the children's orchestra? Tommy is and always has been an.incredible singer, as is Dennis.I love STYX. Watched many a television concert. Hope to see them live soon. Still sound great!
I think you forgot to put the link to your cover of this song in the description... but I looked it up. Yup... you crushed it! Killer job! After all these years Tommy Shaw can still hit those notes and still sounds fantastic, much like Mickey Thomas who can still do the same. I was in high school when this song came out and it became and has remained my favorite Styx tune. Thanks for the run-down on this one.
Lots of people dis Dennis Deyoung as a balladeer, actually Dennis is responsible for "Renegade" sounding like it does because Tommy Shaw didn't originally write it as a rock song. Styx as a band were true team players in their prime.
Tommy had been listening to Alan Parsons Project at the time, and it inspired what he initially presented to the band. Dennis suggested they turn the energy up, and the song became what it was. Crystal Ball, another Tommy Styx song, was also a different beast before Dennis and company put their spin on it. Check out (I think Harvest Crystal Ball on TH-cam to find the pre-Styx version.
Was listening to radio and thought I was listening to Styx it just sounded so 80's but found out it was 'Greta Van Fleet' and was a 2021 recording, mind blown. Love the Styx and renegade is one of my favorites
So glad you did Styx again and Tommy Shaw excellent. Very rarely do you find another singer in a band when there is already a lead singer. I can think of Night Ranger and Triumph that go back and forth with lead vocals. Those are two drummers and not guitarist.
Hey Ken! Loved the bands that shared the singing. The Beatles, Kansas, Yes, just to name a few. Great harmonies! Now when you try to join a band they ask can you sing? Yes, great you're hired! Lol. Forgot to mention The Beach Boys. Incredible harmonies. Thanks for another killer vid Ken. Happy weekend to all!
Yes, it's true. Singing musicians have the edge over others at auditions. It's often the deciding factor. Have a great weekend, Jeff!
@@kentamplin Thanks Ken! As always keep rockin'!!😎
@@kentamplin Wow! Thanks for the pin!😎
That is exactly what happened with Michael Anthony of Van Halen.
@@kentamplin could you make a video of the isolated voice of the beach boys, please??
Tommy Shaw always communicates empathy for the uncertainty and fear of the characters in his songs. Love his emotional delivery over technical showing off.
Excellent thoughts, mella! Appreciate them!
Agreed! There is some theater here, it is Tommy Shaw as "The Renegade". The Renegade was a bit anguished. The Renegade didn't have time to fret over the small things. The Renegade was a bit preoccupied with other things. But his message came through, warts and all.
Contrast that with "Too Much Time On My Hands". See, now on a song like that it is fitting that Tommy spent more time rehearsing and perfecting. :-)
Agreed.
Tommy is Southern born and Southern bred, and is a member of the Alabama Music Hall of Fame.. So proud of him for making it BIG!! And to this day, Still, sounds SO Good..
Just saw them a couple hours ago in NYC and his voice was insane! He’s 68 and his voice sounded like the studio versions from the 70s. He’s taken amazing care of his voice and they actually ended with this song in the encore. Great show.
I was lucky enough to see Styx in August of 2017, and at 15..it didnt disappoint. For his age, his voice was amazing and Shaw is now the heartbeat of that band with his vocals.
He's still got it!
Tommy Shaw and Steve Perry are some of my favorite vocalists!!
The first rock record I ever bought. Changed my life....and these guys are on the road right now. See them at all costs...they are phenomenal live!
Saw them in 2017 Tommy shaw out sang everyone! His voice is so awesome! 😍 beautiful Kim
Thank you Ken, great reality and your vox's are on key... Been a touring sound Guy for 40 years. I'm "retired" now but 🤘 loving all you have.
Thanks for doing this one, Ken. Tommy Shaw is such an incredible singer, songwriter, and guitar player. Further, every member of Styx can sing and play their instruments incredibly well. Their live shows were evidence of that. No auto tune or backing tracks to be found. Just pure musicianship.
Thanks for listening!
Just discovered your videos. So far, I've seen you cover Tommy Shaw and Steve Walsh. Great breakdowns/analyses of awesome vocalists. You have the goods, too!
Please keep up with the isolated vocal tracks! I’m really enjoying them! Styx rocks!
Will do!
Instant favorite this one. Thanks, Ken!
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Styx = genius indeed ! Not many bands are in the same category. Vocal harmonies seem effortless. Each member added their certain magic that made them shine in every song. Thank you for this awesome spotlight !
My pleasure, Joyce!
Great stuff - just love how you make songs I’ve known forever seem completely different after hearing you break them down.
Happy to hear that, Rob!
Thanks Ken. Styx and Tommy are faves of all time! Appreciate you doing this video.
My pleasure!
Tommy Shaw is one of the most underrated singers of all time! He is amazing! I especially love his contributions to Damn Yankees
Thanks for watching!
Im loving those harmonies that harmony is very tight and blends great together wow cool song to Styx sounds great on this and with those harmonies awesome Ken loving the voices on these Ken this rocks love the singing and voices and that barber shop harmony thanks for sharing Ken love your talking and sharing this video rocks it's great buddy👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
Thanks for listening, Cade. Appreciate it!
Your very welcome always love listening man it's my pleasure buddy always
Loving this also, Ken‼️😍🎤🎤❤️‼️
Tommy is in his mid 60's and can still sing as good as ever.
My favorite Styx song.
When I saw Damn Yankees in concert, this is the one Styx song they did.
I'll bet that was a hit!
@@kentamplin Yup. Sure was.
One of Styx's best tunes...tommy still has it..sounds the same today, actually better.
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Tommy Shaw was recently on an episode of Live from Daryl's House. The first song they did was "Blue Collar Man". Daryl and his band are, of course, fantastic musicians. After the song, however, you got the vibe they were looking at each other thinking, "Wow, okay, now THAT'S a rock star!"
I'll need to check that out!
I saw that episode and it seemed as if there was some kind of weird vibe coming from DH. If my memory serves me correctly, I recall DH dissing on Blue Collar Man. But, who knows......it was just a bit odd.
ehh, I watched it again and I stand corrected...it was someone else who said they wanted to essentially get Blue Collar Man out of the way. I agree with J, I think they were not quite expecting what Tommy brought to the room.
I think they "got it out of the way" out of respect and anticipation. Otherwise it would just have been an elephant in the room. That was the vibe I took.
I saw that episode also, and Tommy smoked them and left Daryl in the dust .
Renegade has always been my favourite Styx song for the dynamics of both vocals and instumentation so thanks for this one, very much appreciated!
My pleasure!
Super AWESOME!!!!! Great job Ken!!!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Ken, thanks for selecting this song to review - one of my all-time favorites. Tommy Shaw cut his teeth in the dive bars of Montgomery, AL, while still in high school. He's a very talented guitar player as well. SO much talent from the southern states. I teach a class on the sociology of popular music at a state university, and I always give props to my Southern brethren. And, as always, I enjoy your detailed analytical perspective. Keep up the good work!
Thanks you so much, Professor!
Awesome Ken! One of the 10 best Rock songs ever!
Another great analysis! I also love the way you blended in your voice with the harmony and immediately became a part of it - so seamless and beautiful. As you say, the proof is in the singing! Oh yeah, I love the shirt - He's always with us!
Wow, thank you!
Love how happy this guy is!
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wow So fun to hear. You cud fill in for Styx!!!💪😊 rock on
Glad you enjoyed it!
Blessed to have Ken's course! It's value shows in my increased consistency and control which increase confidence. What a huge difference!! ❤🥰
Great to hear!
My dad sang barbershop, I loved it ! This was the first album I bought NEW. I run the needle through this on the RCA more times than I can remember.
So many things to remember with this song. Have a nice w eekend Ken😸
You too, Irma!!
Genius songwriting indeed and the musicianship is awesome! The vocals? Killer! Thanks sir Ken. Word for the day, Phrase Singing. Cool!
Thanks, Joshua!
Ken awesome analysis,once again you show why your the best out there doing these,cheers!
I appreciate that!
High school. Freshman or Sophomore year. Cafeteria Jukebox. That's what this song always brings me back to. In a good way! Awesome song! Always loved it!!
It's a great one!
Epic songs that can still ride out through time . Its 2021 it still fit's genius writing? You bet ya's ! Great shirt Ken, once again Mr. Miyagi, you brought it to the table. Blessings 🙏🏻🎶♥️🤘
Thanks so much, kelly! Keep on rockin'!
Tommy is my fav forever, love his tunes with Jack Blades ! They used to play this song at Damn Yankess performances with You Can Still Rock in and Cat Scratch Fever !
Great one, I love that his vocals aren’t perfect. This is way before auto tune, all natural. The best way to go, works with the track like u said. Killer tune, great analysis Ken 👍
Great job KT! 👍 l’ll share (including Tommy Shaw)! 😉💕🎶👍🤓
Rock on!
Ken, Styx great band love the energy in their songs and bet their awesome live!!!
Absolutely!
Excellent. And you are spot on about teaching vocals by example.
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I think Tommy Shaw is one of the most incredible singers still doing it today. One of my favorite tracks is "Man in the Wilderness" on the Grand Illusions album. I wish I could do the screams that he does at the end of the song, but I can whistle it, lol...! The amazing thing is that Tommy can Do. It. Live...! Great vid, Ken, keep them coming!
More to come!
Ken that's a awesome shirt ! I dig your tie-dies but that one is the best one yet.
I love the mix of shuffle, straight fours and triplets that hook all the phrases together
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Enjoyed this Isolated episode about Tommy Shaw 🤟
So glad you enjoyed it!
Thank you, Ken. I found myself tapping the kitchen counter at the isolated vocal. Enjoyed your breakdown of the song. Cheers from Ottawa.
Rock on!
I love these videos!!! 🙌🏼 Thanks for being so detailed with all ur videos!! I literally appreciate it so much!💯👌🏼💕
You are so welcome!
As soon as I see a video from you I click thumbs up and start smiling! You have such a beautiful voice! It's nearly ridiculously wonderful!
Thank you so much 😊
This song and To Much Time on my Hands are probably my 2 favorite Tommy Shaw songs by Styx. When they all come in with the “Oh Mama” part it really shows how well there voices work together!
Great tunes!!! Rock on, Raymond!
I love how you break the vocals down. Thank you Ken I really appreciate your singing and teaching
Thanks, Sharon. I appreciate that!
As always, thanks for your insightful, experienced analysis. It's amazing how I remember being in middle school when I first heard this song and how much I appreciate it differently today. This is a classic in any class. Great job Ken!
Thanks for the listen, Steven!
I love Tommy Shaw! Great episode. :)
Thank you, J!
Was waiting on this one, enjoyed it so much! You did a killer job on your version! 👏👏👏
Glad you enjoyed it, Cindy!
Love your speaking voice Ken...enjoyed this vid! Blessing:)
singing voice, of course...just wanted to point out that I can listen to you talk all day
Excellent choice Ken, I love this series!!
Glad to hear that, Rhoads!
@@kentamplin Excellent as always Ken.....On a side note...any isolated tracks for Kings X, and awesome 90's band with a killer lead vocalist Dug Pinnick and 2 other great singer/musicians? Lots to pick from.....Thanks
Ken, even though I'm a guitarist I really enjoy your videos (rants, opinions, etc.) and you sharing your hard earned wisdom and experiences. Your analysis of some of my favorite rock singers is an inspiration for me to want to begin to learn to sing. It's not falling on deaf ears. Keep up the good work.
Go for it, Ron!
Hey Ken!! You're a legend! I would love see you reviewing Myles Kennedys singing! Thank you soo much for the great videos!
Great suggestion!
I second that request. Myles Kennedy has such a unique and powerful voice.
Ken, awesome as always!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Probably one of the best overlooked vocalist around! great one Ken.
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Hello again Ken. Just wanted to let you know how much I love your shirt. Thanks for another great analysis.
Thank you, Janice!
I don't care how many times I've listened to this song, I always go crazy after the softer intro ends and then Dennis DeYoung screams before the lyrics "the jig is up". It builds you up slowly in the beginning and then, you reach musical orgasm with that scream!!! YEEEEEAAAAAHHHH!!! This is my favorite song from Styx and after Renegade, I like the song "Fooling Yourself" (which has some excellent lyrics). I even followed Tommy Shaw into the band Damn Yankees and continued enjoying his vocals there too.
Great tunes, great band!! Rock on!
Great Job! I will have fun when I see them later this month... Oh love your shirt!
Have fun!
Always loved Tommy Shaw's vocals! What range!! Very cool shirt Ken!!
Thanks, Michael!
Ken,
Your videos are the BEST.
We are cut from the same cloth. My girl always says (as I've said before), that we are two pees in a pod.
The thing is, I'm an English major but I absolutely CAN NOT sing. I can write, however, and my brilliant musician friends have always marveled at that.
They came into the studio to help me record my first album. They were amazing. Only I sucked 'cause I'd only been singing for a week. I wish I had your talent and range. Fooey.
🤗🙌🥃
My course can help! kentamplinvocalacademy.com/
My favorite band of all time!
Tommy is great. One of my favorite bands. Thanks Ken!
My pleasure, Eric!
Cool video Ken! Tommy is one of the good ones for sure!!
I think so too!
This is so awesome I have just found your channel and it will be very very great for me thank you for the teaching it is very much appreciated you are actually my first teacher. Thank you thank you thank you
Tommy is one of my all time faves. Awesome video
Glad you liked it!
One of my favorites
Great song and another great session.
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Ok that was a great one!!!!! Styx is a awesome band.
Rock on!
Styx was my first rock concert in 1979 in Champaign, Illinois. Fantastic show. Tommy was a great addition to the band.
I'll bet it was great!
Awesome! 👍🔝🔝🔝🔝🔝Thanks! Super Ken! 👍👍
Thank you!
Great song. Great insights and breakdown.
Glad you enjoyed it!
One of my favorite songs to sing. I really appreciate how the octave harmonies get pushed forward in the mix almost over the vocal melody. It really gives it a kind of gregorian chant kind of feel in places giving the song such a unique tone and character.
It's a great one!!
Tommy Shaw is one of my all time favorites!!
Awesome!
Such a cool series! Thank you for the awesome content!
Thanks so much, Evan!
@@kentamplin plus this is just a bad rock song. Everything about it is awesome. The groove, the phrasing, the instruments (one of the coolest guitar solos). Really talented group of guys.
Great to see this one Ken ! Shaw can still hit those notes, great band, great songs. Check out Tommy on LFDH.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Thanks Ken, great video as always!!!!! Please consider Snowblind, Man In the Wilderness, & Boat On the River for more of Tommy with Dennis in harmony.
Probably done with Styx for the moment but thanks for the suggestions.
@@kentamplin Does that mean you're taking requests? Lol!😎
Great stuff Ken! I always enjoy your breakdowns of the songs I grew up listening to. Please keep it up! And I second the Myles Kennedy request.
Rock on!
Tommy Shaw is one of the greatest vocalists. Because he still sounds the same. I love this song especially because it's like a Bohemian Rhapsody a bit.
Definitely! Great thoughts, Pedro!
@@kentamplin Sure you're welcome
Did you see the AXS TV special with Tommy and the children's orchestra? Tommy is and always has been an.incredible singer, as is Dennis.I love STYX. Watched many a television concert. Hope to see them live soon. Still sound great!
Great analysis!!! Tommy Shaw is one of the best
Awesome !
Appreciate that Tammy! Have a great weekend!
Ken you have a great voice I see why you teach .You are very easy to follow I like your technique.
I appreciate that!
I think you forgot to put the link to your cover of this song in the description... but I looked it up. Yup... you crushed it! Killer job! After all these years Tommy Shaw can still hit those notes and still sounds fantastic, much like Mickey Thomas who can still do the same. I was in high school when this song came out and it became and has remained my favorite Styx tune. Thanks for the run-down on this one.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Seen Styx live in 2016. Your cover was very good.
Thanks!
Congratulations 🍾 on 1 mil subs
Really like this one you pointed out some things I didn’t notice The part about wanted dead or alive. Was great
Thanks for listening!
Now I know this is gonna. Be great!!
Appreciate that, While We Wait!
Lots of people dis Dennis Deyoung as a balladeer, actually Dennis is responsible for "Renegade" sounding like it does because Tommy Shaw didn't originally write it as a rock song. Styx as a band were true team players in their prime.
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Tommy had been listening to Alan Parsons Project at the time, and it inspired what he initially presented to the band. Dennis suggested they turn the energy up, and the song became what it was. Crystal Ball, another Tommy Styx song, was also a different beast before Dennis and company put their spin on it. Check out (I think Harvest Crystal Ball on TH-cam to find the pre-Styx version.
Another great pick Ken!!
Thank you kindly!
What an absolutely classic song!
Agreed!
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Was listening to radio and thought I was listening to Styx it just sounded so 80's but found out it was 'Greta Van Fleet' and was a 2021 recording, mind blown. Love the Styx and renegade is one of my favorites
Cool!
'Heat Above'
GVF sounds more like AC/DC to me
I never noticed how much their harmonies remind me of Crosby Stills and Nash on the beginning of the track
So glad you did Styx again and Tommy Shaw excellent. Very rarely do you find another singer in a band when there is already a lead singer. I can think of Night Ranger and Triumph that go back and forth with lead vocals. Those are two drummers and not guitarist.
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Good work, would like to see you do “fooling yourself/angry young man” as well! Thsnks!
I didn't know he sang that great. I always thought he was a very good singer but wow. I learn so much from these videos
Thanks for listening!
Love your T-shirt and your voice! Awesome song! 😊⭐
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Nelly xx :)
Thanks Nelly!
@@kentamplin Welcome, Kenny! Do you love baked slices of yellow cheese?
Nelly xx :)
@@elia__rein That's a new one on me...
@@kentamplin Ok! ☺️
Nelly xx :)
I used to sleep to this while on the road!