SO NICE!| FIRST TIME HEARING Styx

SO NICE!| FIRST TIME HEARING Styx - The Best Of Times

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SO NICE!| FIRST TIME HEARING Styx - The Best Of Times
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@maryhuckabaa6972 Жыл бұрын

Styx was my High School Prom band, 1981 and The Best of Times was our THEME SONG for that Prom!

@springfieldprogressive8951 Ай бұрын

Styx was voted the best overall rock band in my High School in LA. In 1978. Thanks for your comment

@BillGraper Жыл бұрын

I remember my 5th grade teacher telling us to bring in our 45s & she'll play them on her record player for the class. I brought this song. 😎

@martinlepper4522 Жыл бұрын

Some good taste for a 5th grader.

@johnw8578 Жыл бұрын

I remember bringing out some 45s when my pre-teen niece and nephew were visiting and they look at them astonished and asked: "Are those records?" They had never seen one before. And this was like 25 years ago.

@lynnschnekenburger7270 Жыл бұрын

@ Bill Graper My music teacher said the same thing, it was grade 6 and our classmate brought in Elton John's - "The Bitch is Back". You would of thought the title would of tipped him off, but no, that song played until it hit the chorus. Best music class in the life of a grade 6er!! 🤣🤣🤣🤣

@mauriciodelarosa2449 Жыл бұрын

Every week I would go down to the Waxie Maxie’s and buy my favorites on 45 and this song was certainly part of my collection I was between 11 and 12 years old when this song was released I love it! 🙏🏽✌🏽🌎♥️

@byte19 Жыл бұрын

The album was the greatest thing of my youth….

@Leftists_are_Losers 9 ай бұрын

The entire album Paradise Theater is a masterpiece. Every song is awesome.

@joeyboedeker2047 Жыл бұрын

Graduation 1983 Styx ...on of the greatest bands of that era.

@jesselobo3213 Жыл бұрын

Picture this: It's the 70's early 80's and you're at the local burger joint and they have a jukebox playing music in the background. It's your turn to make your order with the attendant and "The Best of Times" comes on and it's the first time you've heard this new song from Styx. You turn towards the jukebox and take a quick listen. You nod your head in approval and then go back to ordering your meal, taking for granted all the great music being produced at the time. Believe it or not this was how it used to be when music was churned out like it was our God given right to hear great music every day of every month of every year during those decades. What a great time to be alive.

@aliciasaracino1233 Ай бұрын

so well said.

@tomburke3681 8 ай бұрын

One of the mist underrated lead singers of a rock band if all time. His voice is magical

@Governor1993 Жыл бұрын

This is my first time hearing this song and all I can say is wow!

@chitownlee Жыл бұрын

A rarity for a rock star, Dennis has been married to the same woman for 52yrs. Another great pianist is Leon Russell.

@surlechapeau Жыл бұрын

Jay & Amber, you'll love their "Lady" (ballad)!!

@kbusby4824 Жыл бұрын

Saw them on the Cornerstone tour in 1979. That song was the highlight of the album.

@t.lee.p9182 Жыл бұрын

Couldn't agree more 💜💜💜

@dianetaylor841 Жыл бұрын

The original one, released in 1972-3, not the re-mastered version.

@spencerredden6743 Жыл бұрын

Am I weird for liking Babe more? I feel like I'm in the minority.

@elegantgypsyrose5328 Жыл бұрын

Loved "Lady" and always will.

@glenallencox966 Жыл бұрын

I find it hard to believe no one has mentioned “Babe” yet. It was the only Styx song to reach #1 in the US.

@timmypyron2830 Жыл бұрын

They've already done Babe

@michele1491 Жыл бұрын

So good

@glenallencox966 Жыл бұрын

@@timmypyron2830 I didn’t know….I will have to go back and check it out.

@fionnmaccumhaill3257 Жыл бұрын

@@timmypyron2830 what about "Lady"?

@timmypyron2830 Жыл бұрын

@@fionnmaccumhaill3257 no not yet, they will eventually. They get a lot of requests for it

@HalStargazer Жыл бұрын

one of the most underrated bands in the history of ever

@midgenobby Жыл бұрын

I don't think underrated..... But maybe misunderstood.. Still sold millions though😊

@mrgreenelander4952 7 ай бұрын

Styx was not in any way an underrated band. They were considered one of the giants of the arena stadium rock god era of the 70s. So no, not underrated in the slightest LOL

@davidbrown2440 6 ай бұрын

Underrated is a fair description, considering they’re not in the rock n roll hof.

@petercourtien4581 Жыл бұрын

Released in the Spring of 1981, it was a beloved Graduation song for that year.❤

@imsirius2 Жыл бұрын

The Grand Illusion or Fooling Yourself are both essential Styx songs and should be in your to do list. Styx is my favorite band since the 70's. There are really so many songs to do, I could name them all day. Thanks for getting back to them.

@barrysergent5905 Жыл бұрын

Agreed! Castle Walls, Man In The Wilderness, Come Sail Away and Snowblind are some of my favorites, as well!

@LiberalsArePoop Жыл бұрын

Suite Madame Blue.

@O_Towne_Bear Жыл бұрын

And go way back and do "You Need Love" and "I'm Gonna Make You Feel It"

@imsirius2 Жыл бұрын

@@O_Towne_Bear You're going back to the Wooden Nickel era.

@imsirius2 Жыл бұрын

@@O_Towne_Bear Shall we talk about Plexiglass Toilet?

@jvg5786 Жыл бұрын

This song came out during the very bad recession of 1981. There were NO jobs to be had. This song gave a ray of hope to people. One of my favorite Styx songs.

@theodoreritola7641 Жыл бұрын

I was working IN Astoria Oregon i was living good

@Samuel-I Жыл бұрын

And took new meaning during lockdowns and anxiety when the Pandemic burst onto the scene.

@selecttoursnyc7787 Жыл бұрын

The whole album references this time in the country. So good.

@mic1240 7 ай бұрын

And the band is from the far Southside of Chicago in any area which was particularly hard hit when steel mills started to close….

@rogermasa 5 ай бұрын

It was terrible. I’m a native Chicagoan and all the media that people reference from then wasn’t true for those of us that lived in the inner city. Styx were a bean of sunshine and my hometown heroes.

@randytorres8211 Жыл бұрын

If it's a romantic Styx song, it was probably the work of Dennis DeYoung, who was with the band until 1999. Like "Babe" and "Lady," he wrote and sang "The Best of Times." "For me, the song is simple," he told Songwriter Universe. "It's when the world goes mad, how do you cope? And in this instance, it's the love between two people, that they make their own paradise within their companionship, their love for each other, and their own home... it's saying that the best of times are when I'm alone with you." Dennis DeYoung got the title from the 1859 Charles Dickens novel A Tale Of Two Cities, which opens with the famous passage: "It was the best of times, it was the worst of times." This was the first single from the Paradise Theatre album, which had a loose concept centered around the rise and fall of a theater in Chicago, where the band is from. In that context, the song recalls the glory days of the Paradise Theatre; the word "paradise" shows up three times in the lyric, and can allude to either the building or the state of mind: Rumor has it it's the end of Paradise ... I wish the summer winds could bring back Paradise ... But tonight will always last As long as we keep alive memories of Paradise (Songfacts.com)

@theodoreritola7641 Жыл бұрын

Babe was a huge hit in 1979,

@americanmutt9089 Жыл бұрын

Mmmm Hmmm! I know that's right!

@docj72 Жыл бұрын

“Suite Madame Blue” is a great one from these guys that doesn’t get nearly enough love. I also like “Crystal Ball”, “Renegade”, and “Lady”.

@tarynkirchen5961 Жыл бұрын

That's a song that doesn't get enough play :) Would love to hear them do Suite Madame Blue

@bsanderfer Жыл бұрын

If they do "Suite Madame Blue," I hope they do one of the live versions. Dennis holds a note for such a long time when he does live versions of that song, it's astounding to me. Every time I hear it, I'm surprised by how long he can hold it in the middle of the song. Anyone who is curious about this, definitely check out a live version of the song to see what I'm talking about. And I've seen Dennis four times live (1991, 1997, 1998 and 2009 (solo)), and it's always the greatest moment in any concert.

@marymiller4494 Жыл бұрын

Lorelei is a great song too!

@marymiller4494 Жыл бұрын

Pieces of Eight of a great album too .. Lord of the Rings and Aku Aku are so good from that album ❤️

@sonjadarby1158 Жыл бұрын

Boat on the River. I can't stress this song enough. So underrated! That mandolin! Chills!

@O_Towne_Bear Жыл бұрын

ikr

@josephcote6120 Жыл бұрын

Yes. 100%

@doorran Жыл бұрын

my favorite.. and even though underrated, everyone who hears it is impressed.

@albertnavarro1120 Жыл бұрын

I love the live version with the Contemporary Youth Orchestra.

@jcbass2u Жыл бұрын

One of my favs for sure, as well as Castle walls....love the imagery in that one. B.O.T.R. has a great mandolin part for sure.

@markbarnwell942 Жыл бұрын

The Paradise Theatre Tour was so good. One of my favorite bands during high school and college years.

@truckinggeorge Жыл бұрын

The whole Paradise Theater Album was indescribable. In my young mind it was incredible that every song on the album included the word Paradise in the lyrics somewhere. The album cover told the story of the Paradise Theatre from the grand opening on the front to is final destruction on the back and the story on the inside of the cover. The backside of the album has a beautiful 3-D ? Image of the Styx logo and the Paradise theater itself, you have to hold it just right but it is there. If you guys get the chance Listen to the whole album from start to finish,you won't regret it I promise. Also if you get the chance I believe you would really enjoy The Eagles Lying Eyes , The lyrics are so sad but the music is incredible.

@bethtanner4481 Жыл бұрын

I loved that album as a concept so much.

@jims3251 4 ай бұрын

The only exceptions to the inclusion of "paradise" in the lyrics (not counting the short instrumental 'State Street Sadie,' of course) are 'She Cares,' and 'Half Penny, Two Penny,' probably because they were written by Shaw and Young, respectively, and kinda stood a bit outside the overall concept of the album. But yes, all of the songs penned by DeYoung, plus 'Snowblind,' penned by Young, include "paradise" in the lyrics, a fact I too have enjoyed. And no, it just so happens that I'm NOT especially fun at parties; why do people keep asking me that?

@GranFelicia Жыл бұрын

my HS grad class used this as part of our Senior theme "Best of Times, Best of Friends". 37 years later, I'm still friends with most of them.... what fond memories!!!

@jillpeterson8196 Жыл бұрын

This is one of my all time favorite bands.

@jules8241 Жыл бұрын

This is such an anthem for those us who grew up in the 70s and 80s.

@robertg7396 Жыл бұрын

Hey guys, happy Hump day! 🐫 My favorite Styx song is "Show me the way". I can't wait for you to eventually get to that one. 😃

@rosemarymagrino772 Жыл бұрын

Love that one! Also Come Sail Away

@ikymagoo Жыл бұрын

a great song

@Vaelsung1 Жыл бұрын

This song was one of their biggest hits from their #1 album "Paradise Theatre". A timeless classic that is perhaps more relevant today than it was back in the 80s. Pure magic, great Styx memories that last a lifetime.

@huchlvr Жыл бұрын

I still own my copy, inner lining and all. Unfortunately the hologram has faded.

@marybaillie8907 Жыл бұрын

Dennis De Young's voice is so recognizable and absolutely captivating. The harmonies are heavenly. Styx always with beautiful guitars that complete a great production everytime. Glad you loved it. 🎶🎶 Buckets of Maple Syrup love from Canada ❤️ ❤️ 🇨🇦🇨🇦

@robertkaplan3324 Жыл бұрын

Come sail away is a absolute must by Styx to me it's not STyx without Dennis!

@francisseidel8014 Жыл бұрын

They already did CSA but they should do it again because the video version they did was the shortened radio release that didn't have the keyboard bridge found on the album The Grand Illusion. Definitely worth a redo.

@judynagle2979 Жыл бұрын

Absolutely! Come Sail Away was my high school senior class song, the lyrics still get to me, the more poignant the older I get

@jodij6280 Жыл бұрын

Styx was popular when I was in high school. I haven't heard this song in probably decades but as soon as Dennis started singing, so did I.

@jilliansmaniotto2326 Жыл бұрын

the tone of dennis deyoung’s voice is just so crystal-clear and flows so effortlessly. I could listen to him all day.

@mauriciodelarosa2449 Жыл бұрын

Yes indeed my favorite part is at the end when he sings “when I’m alone with you everything’s alright when I’m alone with you, you brighten up the night” ♥️

@jilliansmaniotto2326 Жыл бұрын

@@mauriciodelarosa2449 it’s beautiful. one of the absolute best voices in rock - no question. and dude is a songwriting genius.

@brianbaird3 Жыл бұрын

His voice is amazing I just don’t like him

@sassypatty2666 7 ай бұрын

True. That

@sassypatty2666 7 ай бұрын

The piano and the guitar…Wow

@bluesgrl6931 Жыл бұрын

Dennis DeYoung is singing lead vocals on this one. He has a beautiful voice. Lots of vibrato in his singing 👍🏻

@Doggeslife Жыл бұрын

Unfortunate they split up, but Dennis wanted to do more crooning and everyone else wanted to do more rockin'. Both tour separately playing STYX tracks now.

@michaelproulx5795 Жыл бұрын

If you truly love Dennis's voice you really have to check out his solo hit desert Moon. My favorite song of all time

@Roguefem76 Жыл бұрын

Yes! I love that one!

@laurakali6522 Жыл бұрын

Video is perfection! Transports me right back to a certain time.

@elaineh7993 Жыл бұрын

Love this video even tho a little sad!

@O_Towne_Bear Жыл бұрын

I would argue they would need to check out "Suite: Madame Blue" from "Caught In The Act Live"

@kfeltenberger Жыл бұрын

Yes! This!❤❤❤

@RickHopkin Жыл бұрын

This song is from the Paradise Theater album. The entire album is fire. Several songs go together and if played in order will play right into the next song in line. Rocking the Paradise, Too Much Time on My Hands and Nothing Ever Goes as planned are all great songs to check out.

@carmenrafy Жыл бұрын

Styx was such a great band. And guys if you listen to Neil Sedaka you can add him to that piano list along with Elton John and them...

@tammycosby4495 Жыл бұрын

This was the theme for my Jr Prom. Definitely the best of times. Definitely memories that will last a lifetime. ❤

@superneilcomics8196 Жыл бұрын

Styx is one of most beloved rock bands of all time🙂

@CynicAtLarge Жыл бұрын

Dennis DeYoung did a solo version from his house a year or so ago during lockdowns. Still sounds as good. You can find the video on YT.

@johnw8578 Жыл бұрын

That song went well during the lockdown -- as long as you were with the people you love.

@karinelabrie9518 Жыл бұрын

Yes he was good and the lyrics took an all new meaning in the pandemic situation.

@BillWalshIII Жыл бұрын

kzfaq.info/get/bejne/rLyqq5CHtJa2oH0.html This is the link to his pandemic from home version of this song. He still can sing beautifully!!

@jerrywilcox4290 Жыл бұрын

This song came off the Paradise album back in 1981. I was at the ripe old age of 20 and listened to this album both A and B side over and over! Loved every song on it!!!

@phillyphan1225 Жыл бұрын

Styx was my husbands favorite group-when we took our kids to Myrtle Beach it was a 12 hour drive, he “forced” both sides on them going to and from MB. Now after losing him two years ago it is an album that not only brings back some memories but he introduced our daughter to what grew into being one of her favorites as well. She now is 26 and LOVES Styx as well😊

@O_Towne_Bear Жыл бұрын

Do you remember the "oil imprint" of the angels on the vinyl?

@OldGamer61 Жыл бұрын

@@O_Towne_Bear Oh yeah, the laser-etched picture, very cool...The Split Enz album True Colours also did this.

@tigioma3761 Жыл бұрын

LOL.... in '81 I was a ripe old age of 15 and wore out countless cassettes playing Paradise over/over/over.... 😎🤓

@Cris-ux9tq Жыл бұрын

Crystal Ball is my favorite STYX song. Maybe my favorite song by anyone. Tommy Shaw sings and plays lead guitar on it. You should check out the live version from Return to Paradise.

@magneto7930 Жыл бұрын

This was written and sung by Dennis DeYoung. Lady by Styx that's the one you have to react to next!

@robertcollins197 Жыл бұрын

You want to be even more amazed by Dennis DeYoung's voice than listen to the live version of Suite Madame Blue. There is a line he sings "We'll conquer the world and more." He holds the final note for 38 seconds. Just fantastic.

@ajruther67 Жыл бұрын

My favorite song from the Equinox album. Actually that is my favorite Styx album.

@michaelmulherin9952 Жыл бұрын

'heavens door'

@selecttoursnyc7787 Жыл бұрын

Ditto. I’ve suggested this one several times.

@DavidThomas-vj3eu Жыл бұрын

Mr. Roboto by Styx. I remember as a teen playing it like two times on a jukebox while visiting Pizza Hut in the 80s. Great time.

@daftroboto8785 Жыл бұрын

So happy to see you doing Styx again! Especially to see another Dennis song! You will like Lady, Show Me The Way, and Grand Illusion, all by Styx, or Dennis’s solo hit Desert Moon or This Is The Time, another solo song of his that was featured in The Karate Kid Part II

@danielb2993 Жыл бұрын

'Suite Madame Blue" is a great tune as well.

@boris2342 Жыл бұрын

3 words ... Perfect Vocal Harmony

@Noelle0026 Жыл бұрын

Before they were famous they used to practice across from my high school. The upper class girls skipped school and got pictures with them. That whole album is great.

@stevelmartin27 Жыл бұрын

Styx has been my favorite band since 1979. My first concert was July 31, 1981; Styx - Paradise Theatre. Love Styx!!!! A list of other songs from them are; Don’t Let It End, Suite Madame Blue, Lady, Lorelei.

@gbh0031 Жыл бұрын

Styx was my first concert too. April, 1981, Philadelphia. How can that be 41 years ago? Seems like yesterday.

@joelhammond4162 Жыл бұрын

I recently posted this explanation of the difference between a talk box and a vocoder on another reaction, hope it helps: The Talk Box has a metal coil that vibrates when you play the guitar, those sound vibrations travel up and out of the tube. The tube is inserted just far enough into the mouth cavity for the changing shape of your mouth to modify/alter the sound of the guitar. That sound then has no place to go but back out of the mouth and into the microphone which gets amplified just like when his voice when he is singing. You don’t make any noise, just manipulate the guitar sound with the shape of your mouth. In certain cases, like “Do you feel, like we do” the effect is used to manipulate the guitar sound into words by mouthing the intended words to make the guitar seem to be “talking.” Often confused with the vocoder which came slightly later with the advent of the synthesizer and typically used in conjunction with keyboard. In that case the person would sing or say words into the mic/vocoder input and then manipulate the sound of that voice and words electronically with the keyboard synth. This more clearly sounds like the words that were just spoken or sung but then modulated or synthesized and typically made to sound robotic or very futuristic techno, like in this song.

@weaselpopper Жыл бұрын

Styx live Return to Paradise is the ultimate Styx live concert. It starts with this song and just gets better and better.

@donnacarter2617 Жыл бұрын

Those were the best of times, growing up listening to Styx. This is one of their best songs.

@jeffjones6221 Жыл бұрын

I've seen Styx live more than any bands I've seen, and that's a sh!t load. They are great live!

@tedszweb5268 Жыл бұрын

Every time they toured LA Along with Queen, Billy Joel, Jethro Tull, Linda Ronstadt, Fleetwood Mac & others.

@O_Towne_Bear Жыл бұрын

Styx would be second only to RUSH for me (re: amount of shows). Caught every tour from Grand Illusion to Paradise Theater.

@carlaharrington5120 Жыл бұрын

I used my vacation time at my first "real" job to follow them all over Florida one summer!

@DerekDominoes Жыл бұрын

It's a shame they can't patch things up with Dennis.

@O_Towne_Bear Жыл бұрын

@@DerekDominoes Dennis wanted them to become a Vaudeville act, the other guys are rockers.

@ewrekzz7360 Жыл бұрын

The clipping or warbling during the audio playback portion (not your voices) was gone for several videos now, but it's back in this one. I've always loved this band.

@jackiegoodspeed1849 Жыл бұрын

Saw styx with reo and loverboy last summer. What a concert! We did live in the " best of times." I'll always be grateful.

@belroe 9 ай бұрын

this song was all over the radio when it came out. they are one of my favorites of all times. was such a shame when they broke up. and yes, Dennis was wonderful on the keyboard.

@donnalawrence4666 Жыл бұрын

My favorite Styx song!! Thank you so much.

@boomer63 Жыл бұрын

To me, every song from them is like this. Miss America, Suite Madam Blue, Crystal Ball, Grand Illusion.... just a few of my favorites 😍 By the way, Dennis still sounds this amazing.

@bsanderfer Жыл бұрын

Yeah, during Covid, Dennis did a couple of live performances from his house. Just him and a piano. Dude still sounds amazing in his 70s. Still hits those notes.

@boomer63 Жыл бұрын

@@bsanderfer I was pleasantly astounded.

@teetee_555 Жыл бұрын

One of my Favorite all time songs!!!! 💕♥️🥰👏👏👏

@VersinKettorix Жыл бұрын

Dennis does have a very clear singing voice. He has a very distinctive, excellent tone to his voice.

@kimcutts6153 Жыл бұрын

Someone has already recommended Neil Sedaka to you. His career has been ongoing since 1957! He's 83 years young. And he's wonderful. He has had tons of hits. He's a songwriter aswell, penning most of (if not all) his hits, as well as writing songs for others, like "Stupid Cupid" by Connie Francis. Neil's hits include... "Oh Carol" "Breaking Up Is Hard To Do" "Solitaire" "Laughter In The Rain" "Calendar Girl" "Happy Birthday Sweet Sixteen". Here's hoping you get to him soon. ❤ 🎵🎼🎙

@surlechapeau Жыл бұрын

Good choice! "Breaking Up Is Hard To Do" and "Laughter In The Rain" are favorites!

@jayritchie851 Жыл бұрын

It's a sin that Sadaka is not in the R&R Hall of Fame.

@jayritchie851 Жыл бұрын

OOPS....Sedaka - not Sadaka.

@triggerwarning5762 Жыл бұрын

I think the song "Carol" is about Carol King.

@surlechapeau Жыл бұрын

@@jayritchie851 he's in the Songwriting Hall of Fame. He also has a star on the Hollywood Walk Of Fame

@karlschmitt6359 Жыл бұрын

This Styx song was pretty popular when I was in high school, certainly not a banger, but it was pretty good! Please react to Suite Madame Blue and Crystal Ball two classics from them! Thank you for your reaction!

@allendixon7700 Жыл бұрын

Yeah I tell you you know how old dirty is don't you you're a little bit older than that h***

@allendixon7700 Жыл бұрын

I gotta kill a little bit brother who is your brother who is about to sign mage I guess I was probably about 17 years old and it's resolved and I actually saw the grand illusion tour delusion tour I saw sticks in concert during the grand illusion tour Dennis DE young in space slice sticks out but the whole concert was very good very good dentisty young

@karlschmitt6359 Жыл бұрын

@@allendixon7700 What? Speake English and learn how to form a sentence!

@karlschmitt6359 Жыл бұрын

@@allendixon7700 dude, I still don't know what you are saying! Take an English class and learn how to form a sentence!

@floorticket Жыл бұрын

This came out when I was in ninth grade. Pretty much part of the soundtrack of my HS days.

@Jugglingtedchannel 11 күн бұрын

A favorite of mine since it came out! Thank you for listening. Rob seems to love the music and instruments, and Amber seems to enjoy most the beat and words.

@elizabethfranco1284 Жыл бұрын

One very talented band great music and harmonies.

@williamtaylor9368 Жыл бұрын

Styx was one of the great 70-80's bands who performed live as good as their studio recordings.

@francisseidel8014 Жыл бұрын

They had a top 10 hits in the 1990s with Show Me The Way. Styx is one of the rare club that has a top ten hit in three different decades.

@theodoreritola7641 Жыл бұрын

THEY WERE more popular in the 70s , And that was when there biggest hits were.

@bjware511 6 ай бұрын

I love “Babe” but , I have to admit this is my favorite Styx song.

@canonfodder2068 Жыл бұрын

Paradise Theater album art is gorgeous! The record itself was beautiful with a matching central label and hologram effects pressed in the vinyl itself.

@SaverioP Жыл бұрын

From the same album, "Rockin' the Paradise" and "Snowblind" are both worth a listen. Great songs from a great album, probably their best IMO.

@jeffmattson5766 Жыл бұрын

Half Penny Two Penny is a cool song also.

@alejandrobojorquez6181 Жыл бұрын

S T Y X - Crystal Ball 1977 🔮 another one of those super Rockin' Ballads by this awsome band part of their greatest hits

@jscottburnside1 Жыл бұрын

Favorite Styx song ever and there’s a ton of great ones

@cricket1984 Жыл бұрын

Don’t Let End another great song.

@dygy7193 Жыл бұрын

I have that song to close my wedding Ceremony

@Pixelologist Жыл бұрын

Guys, you really can't have a discussion about rock pianists without spending significant time on Keith Emerson of Emerson, Lake & Palmer (ELP). He doesn't do the singing (bassist Greg Lake takes those duties) but he's at the very heart of what this band is so, if you're feeling a little more adventurous, give the title track from their album Trilogy a listen. It starts off absolutely gorgeous with not much more than piano and vocals before taking off into a raucously rockin' tour de force. Have you listened to any Ray Charles yet? He's the epitome of a double threat pianist/vocalist. It's hard to pick one track out of his extensive library but one of my personal faves is his rendition of Oh, What a Beautiful Morning. He takes that song to an entirely new level! And of course, there's always Barry Manilow, who only wrote and performed some of the most beautiful, piano-based ballads of the 70s.

@jeffphillips9588 Жыл бұрын

Blue Collar Man- Styx. J/A, this is another banger And Tommy Shaw delivers in this masterpiece! Love to see you react to this one.

@thebibagirrrlshow7748 Жыл бұрын

This song came out when I was in high school- takes me back to memories of my 1st boyfriend, the classes I took, laughing w/my friends, I saw Styx in concert too, concerts were very affordable then, I had a lot of teen angst & family drama, but compared to what teens go through now, the early 80’s were some of the best of times

@patrickborin9814 Жыл бұрын

One of the greatest albums of all time.

@jeanstrickland2445 Жыл бұрын

Great choice, I hope you enjoy it, one of my favorite bands 😊❤

@tammycrase3628 Жыл бұрын

Dennis De Youngs voice is like butter!!!!!❤

@stevebryant6483 Жыл бұрын

From 1976 to 1979 my favorite band was the STYX. From 1980 till I die it became the RUSH. 😀

@judithcaldwell7392 Жыл бұрын

There is one group you cannot leave out of the 7O's era. That is the Osmond Brothers and Donny Osmond and Marie Osmond. They were as big as any group at that time.

@theodoreritola7641 Жыл бұрын

Are you kidding me lol QUEEN LED ZEPPELIN ACDC FORIEGNER AREOSMITH BOSTON KISS ABBA Were a sample of 70s GREATNESS

@BenRollinsActor Жыл бұрын

For piano and singing, you should NEVER leave Freddie Mercury off of any list.

@mr.spongylikeaboss4987 Жыл бұрын

Meh.. not that good.

@amandawade6148 9 ай бұрын

I saw them in concert in 1977!! Awesome band!! Styx was a huge part of my music!!❤️

@stellamorgan482 Жыл бұрын

I saw Styx 4 times live in the 80's & they never disappointed! I recommend "Suite Madam Blue" which was written in 1976 about America. "Crystal Ball" is one of my favorites. Also "Fooling Yourself" & "Grand Illusion"....so many great Styx songs! Keep them coming!

@ronnix23 Жыл бұрын

I would put Bruce Hornsby in the same category as those other piano players. And going to the way back machine, you have to include Little Richard, Jerry Lee Lewis and Ray Charles.

@brianhowden82 Жыл бұрын

Been a SYX fan since the early 80s, just love their music, even the songs/albums that are lesser known.

@lesrolon40 Жыл бұрын

Aww the memories. Dennis, Tommy and the guys.

@Ray1969. Жыл бұрын

The best thing about your channel isn’t the music or the reactions, it’s you guys!! I love the vibe and chemistry you have together!! So glad your channel is doing so well

@txheadshots Жыл бұрын

One of my favorite songs ever. Paradise Theater was an amazing album and the sound track of my 8th grade year… This song got me out of a suicidal depression when I was a teen

@jamielandis4308 Жыл бұрын

A lot of groups in this period (1978-1983) produced music that resonates particularly well today, especially “Paradise Theater” and “Kilroy Was Here” by Styx and “Time” by ELO. There was malaise and change on the wind just like there is today. It’s no mystery that these songs hit well now.

@msbeaverhausen7226 Жыл бұрын

I have the album, Paradise Theatre, which has this gorgeous song. What makes the album interesting is that it is not in black vinyl, but more of a pearl finish and when it is tilted, shows the theatre! Great reaction video🥰🥰🥰

@sez11a Жыл бұрын

For great pianists, I was surprised Freddie Mercury didn't immediately come to mind. :-)

@davidkarr214 Жыл бұрын

The real power of this song is the lyrics.

@bman133 3 ай бұрын

This was the theme song from our 9th grade banquet. Thanks guys for the memories recalled. Love from Ft. Worth, Tx. Keep rockin ❤

@drewrosecrans9728 Ай бұрын

This song beas our theme song for 1981 it was our 8th grade theme i was 14 years old and WOW takes me back 💯💯💯thank you guys cheers from Pasadena CA 🎸🤘

@carybrauer9669 Жыл бұрын

Styx is a seriously awesome band. Great vocals, great musicians, great harmony..... just awesome! Their lyrics are always amazing too! Saw them in 1978 for 5 bucks! Loved it

@nicolelevesque3420 Жыл бұрын

If you enjoy Styx then you need to listen to Gowan. He is a Scottish-Canadian born in Glasgow and raised in Scarborough, Ontario. He was a solo artist for many years and had many hits but in 1999 he joined the group Styx as a keyboardist and lead vocalist. He is currently on tour with Styx here in Canada. One of his most famous songs is " A Criminal Mind". There are many others including 'Dancing on my Own Ground" "When there's time for love" "Moonlight Desires" "You're a Strange Animal" and many more. He is a classically trained piano player and he will often play some classical music during his concerts. I think he is well worth a listen, definitely one of my favorites.

@joelcotton190 2 ай бұрын

I was maybe 15 when I saw them during the Paradise Theater tour. It was a great time for concerts!

@Musicvegan01 Жыл бұрын

With a talkbox, the player has a tube in his or her mouth. It can be hooked up to a keyboard like Roger Troutman or a guitar like Joe Walsh. There's another instrument called a vocoder which has a microphone made directly on a keyboard. You can hear vocoder on songs like "Freak A Zoid" by Midnight Star & other electrofunk tunes. It's also used by Kraftwerk. A vocoder has a more monotone robot sound than a talkbox. There's an older device called a sonovox, it was primarily used in the 1940s & 1950s. Sonovox was generally used on children's records.

@johnflores1549 Жыл бұрын

This is such a good song to text me back when I was a kid back in the '80s as a teenager this song always one of my best songs

@danielhornung21 Жыл бұрын

Styx still is Fantastic live! Thanks for the song reaction you guys also rock

@Kathe255 5 ай бұрын

I remember cruising "J" in Napa. My best friend and i in her Plymouth Duster playing this cassette blasting it, singing at the top of our lungs!!

@stevenwitt1812 Жыл бұрын

My very first concert was Styx, pre Tommy Shaw, in the gym sitting in the bleachers at Elgin Community College way back in 1972 (room filled with smoke/not cigarettes). They were really excellent even then. It was a fun night, and I've always enjoyed their music. A shame they have had their ups and downs, and Dennis is no longer with the band. He really is an excellent singer/musician/performer.