senior prom dancing with my wife to be , now dancing by myself remembering you my love , rest in peace my love Judy

Why am I crying? Did I accidentally listen to "Come Sail Away" by Styx again?

In 1998 my eight year old daughter was singing this song. It's still one of her favorite songs.

I believe that somewhere in the world, there are people who feel the same emotions that I feel when I listen to masterpieces like this song.

The fact that this comment section is still alive shows the impact & how strong Styx touched people. God bless you to whoever is listening.

Music is the closest thing to a time machine

Ugh, this song...I always think of mom and dad when I hear this, can't help but cry..lost mom July 2nd 2024 still really hurts.

There is NO way I am nearing 60....NO...this song really takes me back. Wow! Still awesome! 🙂

I leave my Styx albums to NO ONE! Because that’s how many people appreciated Styx as much as me -Starburns 2012

Remembering my first boyfriend Ernie. We were gonna get married. He perished in a car crash & never finished high school. This song always makes me cry.

With the state of the world, it’s nice perhaps NECESSARY to listen to music like this and remember that love STILL exists . It’s worth celebrating. ❤🙏🏽

I saw this live when I was in high school. Still have my ticket stubs. Their concerts were so good! Fan for life.

My dad used to sing this to me as a kid before I went to bed. He just passed away. I'm crying my eyes out now.

"I think of childhood friends and the dreams we had". That lyric gets me every time - great song.

Eternally grateful to DDY and Styx for this beautiful and timeless recording. Many of us in our 50s and 60s now look back to a simpler time in life and real music like this. Styx band members if you see this, thank you for inspiring so many of us back then..as we get older we appreciate songs like this more and more as we start to lose those we love along the way. Styx - best band ever at least in my opinion.

My bus driver in middle school Mr. Leroy used to always play this every morning along with some other classics we’d always be singing along good times.

Somehow I can never forget that my sister, ten years older, had this as her prom song. She passed away roughly eight years later after a bone marrow transplant failed to end her fourth stage cancer. I vividly remember her saying, "I think of childhood friends and the dreams we had," not long before matters worsened. She had married. She had a house. I will always remember her great strength. I think of it even more now that my Dad has passed. To all those who feel alone, I am with you. I bring you my heart, the small peace I have snatched from tragedy. Bless you. You are not alone.

His voice is so sharp. The pronunciation of each word while singing them is incredible.

I’m seeing them this Friday with my best friend. First time. I’m so excited. I’ve been a Styx fan since I can remember. I’m 34 years old and I love my 80’s music. Today is July 14th 2024. And I’ve heard this song over 100,000 x’s im sure of it!! 😂 God bless everyone in this comment section! Love y’all ❤

This song reminds me of my father... Lost him in1999... I remember driving in a silver anniversary edition Corvette in New Orleans over the causeway listening to this when I was like 4 or 5 years old with the t-tops down life was good he was a double amputee lost both legs died at 56 years old 🗝️ he was the love of my life and he taught me about music good music what do you all know about the kinks Lola Steve Miller band 1:14 😢😢😢😢😢

As soon as I heard that first piano note, it was suddenly 1977 again, in grade school. I was finally happy again without all the pain of now. Thank you for taking me back to Better Days.

I grew up sailing with my dad, he passed away this May. This song reminds me of him now. Thanks for the amazing childhood dad

Dennis DeYoung has the most iconic voice... a song for a generation!

I cant just give up..... Not going to because my daughter believes her momma is going to find her and bring her home. I love you Nikisha

A song that starts off as a sailing trip and reminiscing about childhood dreams and memories. Then turns into a message from angels. Only to turn out that the angels were space aliens and flying off in a starship. They just don't write songs like this anymore.

My older brother passed away recently. We grew up in the '80's, and thought of this song, especially: "I think of childhood friends, and the dreams we had." Miss my bro. who has sailed away. Love, your little brother.

I knew this song when I was young, but never really listened to it. Now that I'm older, I realise how fantastic it is.

No auto tune, pure voice! I absolutely love this man’s gift! I’m only 34 and I listen to this song all the time. Teaching my 3 year old how real music was made.

I remember this song from the spring of 1994. My mom was dying of pancreatic cancer. I was sitting in the window of my girlfriend (now wife) dorm room smoking a cigarette about to go to work for the evening shift at a shoe store in the mall. Literally the first line of the song broke me...I was sobbing. And I remember how my girlfriend consoled me, hugging me while I wept. 26 years later this song still makes me weep.

This song gives me nostalgia for moments I've never experienced, which goes to show how powerful this song is.

Never tired of listening to the Styx...since my high school days 1979😂

This song makes me think of my best friend since I was 13. He just passed away after 20 years of friendship. This is one of the most beautiful songs of all time

sitting here reading all the comments. memories of loved ones passed. my wife Cher'i of 22 years went to the heavens aug 23rd 2022 and trying to hold back the tears just to post this little comment. Blessing to all who have lost someone close.

The comments on these old videos always get my tears going. Everyone's memories are so touching and loving. I almost forget humans can be this loving until i come to these comments sections. This song is beautiful, always has been. 2023 and still listening. Rock on everyone and SAIL AWAY WITH ME💚✌

I saw these guys in 1978, but the memory it brings back to me is driving my mothers car trying to jam with a lousy am radio.

My husband of 39 years, sang this to me in high school in his garage band! It has always been “our song.”

Racing driver Ken Block passed away today in a snowmobile accident, this song played in the ending of one of his stunt productions... a huge loss in our community... "We'll try best that we can, to carry on!".

Between this, Bohemian Rhapsody and Black Parade, Im beginning to think a slow and emotional first half plus a second half that picks up the energy and goes hard af seems to be a sure fire formula for an iconic rock song.

When i listen to this song, it doesn't remind me of anything or anyone except how damn great this mans voice was...hell yeah

Who else is here in 2024

My dad passed away to colon cancer last night after a 4 year battle, I played this the day after he was gone I know those angels told him to come sail away with them to peace, love you pops Godspeed ❤️

I had this played at my son’s Memorial Feb 3,, 2022. He was only 37 yrs old with two children. He was taken from us and we will fight for him. He could do anything, so smart,loved people and all nature. God has him now and he is I am sure busy with his creator. Matthew we Miss and Love you every moment of our lives. Your family left behind

Styx created some of the most memorable music of my life. What a masterpiece.

I was 7 when this beautiful song came out. Now my folks are in heaven and I'm alone❤❤

i never thought in the early 80s when i listened to this on vinyl that i'd be typing a comment into a damn computer 4 decades on. we were BLESSED to be born when we were. thank you, God!!!!

Forty years ago when this song was popular, I was in the U.S. Navy. About this time, my ship was heading overseas for 9 months and as we moved away from the pier, waving our farewells to wives, girlfriends and friends being left behind, the bridge began to play this song over the 1MC, the public address system. It really fit the moment.

Memories come flooding in- riding in your ‘76 Bobcat, this song blasting, subwoofers thumping, and us singing along at the top of our lungs. Oh my God, how I miss you Babe! Thanks for sending me this song today. I’ll love you forever. Can’t wait to see you again- “headed for the skies..” ❤️‍🩹💔

My mother just boarded her cruise before her surgery she’s 80 years old she loves to sail! This is her Song! I’m blasting it for her! We pray for her healing on the surgery after the cruise! COME SAIL AWAY!

Played this song for my dad in his final hours of life. It was amazing to see how he relaxed hearing this song. He loved classic rock. R.i.p. dad ❤

I'm 54, and I'm listening to this yet again in September 2023. Some things are timeless!!

I was born 2 years after this dropped and heard it throughout my life but after losing my mom this song hit hard!! It makes me smile, cry and rock out! CLASSIC

First concert my dad ever took me to when I was 13 years old. Styx, Kansas, and Foreigner. Saw this performed live. Absolutely incredible

The piano.. Lyrics.. The voice.. The instruments. From a ballad to a rock song. One of the best songs ever. I grew up in the 70s. Come sail away with this masterpiece.

These days I'm a grandma, and I STILL love these songs, brings back memories of a time when as a teen I listened to them on the radio, bought every every record they every put out, and I could sing along to forget about horrid parents, and sisters younger than me, and while they were dating,,and I was sad at home aloneI'd kisten to these songs

I was lucky to see them in concert in the late 1990s, on a come-back tour. They were still fantastic, and this song still rocks!

I lost my wife, heard this song and it reminds me when I was singing once this song she was ins bed and she told me ". Doud it's a nice song you are singing, what is the name of the song I replied .. " it's come sail away ." from Styx ..Now she's gone and hope she sailed away to heaven !!

My daddy would sing this song when I was growing up. He would even sing it in the truck with no music. My daddy still does after 25 years...

Was 15 when this came out. I had no idea how good I had it.

They say that people who dream about the past can’t look forward. I disagree because there is nothing today that can compare to this. This song is timeless!

I get misty-eyed each time I hear this song. Reminds me of my youth and simpler times. Peace on on you...

This song still hits my soul at 53 ❤️🤘

used to spoon my friend in the shrubs listening to this during neighborhood "Ghost in the Graveyard" games... crying my eyes out rn

This song always brings a tear to my eye. For the longest time, I've asked myself "What song should be played at my funeral?" And being reminded of this song instantly gave me my answer.

This is my song for my deceased father! Every time I hear it, he’s saying Hi! Thank you Styx! ❤️

I like to imagine that these guys were actually happy with each other when they made this song. It is a shame that super talented guys like this will always reach a point where they can't stand each other anymore.

why why why can't there be great artists and music like this today? I've only found a handful in todays music world.

😭 Troy did end up sailing away to this song.

This song is the last song i heard with my uncle before he died. He told me its a beautiful song and I said yes it is. We will miss you Ricky Joe Huffines

Incredible voice! Killer underrated band

This song will forever be a banger til the end of time⛵⛵🛸🛸

I’ll never forget my high school graduation seeing everyone for the last time feeling proud but not knowing what my future held. When I said goodbye to my favorite teacher who’s sadly passed now. I got in my truck and turned it on. The first song that came on was this. And I took it as a sign of things to come. And I’ll never forget that.

"Why am I crying?? Did I accidentally listen to Come Sail Away by Styx again?!"

This was 1977....Styx .....was at the forefront Of the music scene. I can vividly Recall ....when this time came out Come sail away ....1977...I was 18. Fresh Out of high school. Yes I sail away moved From Illinois to do.calif. then...........my life Truly began! Yes I grew from a 19 yrs old Kidd to an adult.my experiences...my loves .....my mistakes....my joys....my Lows...my life truly began. With a Variety of all kinds of people!! Even The gay man that I am I still have life's Experiences. Every day. Just like any One else.

This is a timeless track I like to listen to it when I'm reflecting looking out to sea like I was today I felt emotional listening to it and reading the comments on here it's obvious this song and touched the heart of many people for different reasons. Remember be kind to yourselfs and others

A timeless classic. It tugs at my heart strings because I would like to join my oldest son, who passed in 2016. I try to carry on!! 💔

Leaving for the navy In a month, this song brings me comfort. Wish me luck on the open seas, and may god protect and watch over my fiancé while I’m away. Edit: I just graduated boot camp yesterday, now onto A school! Go Navy!

I miss you daddy! Thank you for sending this song to me on the day you passed so I know you are with me whenever I hear it!

My daughter who graduated in 2018 from a very small private school in UT was allowed to choose the processional and recessional songs. She chose Sail Away for the recessional :) Good girl

This was the theme song for our high school junior/senior dance in 81 which I danced to this with my first wife Rest In Peace Bonnie

Never did in my youth realized what great vocals the lead singer had...great memories with this song

My dad passed away in 2011 I played this at his funeral we used to sit in his car and listen to it and he played air guitar 🎸 I'll hold that memory forever RIP DADDY

Born in.1965 great time to be a kid lovè this song . jimmy carter was president 1977

I remember clearly as a young teenager in the 70's how this song became such a massive hit, my gosh not only did they play it on the radio all the time, but it seemed like absolutely everyone young and old loved this song. It was such a different time, the album must have sold so well, they were a wildly popular band. And fact is Dennis De Young was just an amazing talent

Going through withdrawals and keeping drugs out of my life for good, started earlier today. This is just really speaking to me… I know I’ll be okay 💪🏼

ONE of their best songs, what amazing vocals and lyrics.I think of childhood friends and the dreams we had.

Amazing voices and music. Those were the days. I miss them.

Troy Barnes said he cries when he listens to this song and he literally sailed away.

I sing this to my five year old and listen her sing "come sail away, come sail away, come sail away with mmmeeee" in her childs' voice and it makes me smile. At least I know a part of us all will live on in her.

My ex-husband and father of my children just died from a failed double lung transplant. We all couldn't be more devastated. The day after he passed this song came on and I recalled how we both loved it, then the tears began to flow again because the song so eloquently describes how he looked to the sea and saw their life, then a gathering of angels appeared above the head. I felt as though the song was telling me through music that he was home and that he rose with the angels. Every day is a treasure. Take lots of pictures.

A bit of history for you D&D nerds out there, Jeff Grubb the creator of Spelljammer was heading to a pitch meeting at TSR and had nothing, and would take inspiration from anything to nail a proposal. Then this song came onto his radio. After listening to the guitar fade out in his parking space, he got out of his car, entered the conference room and just went for broke and rolled with it. Now we have fantasy in space to mess around with in our games thanks to this band.

I'm sailing away Set an open course For the Virgin Sea 'cause I've got to be free Free to face the life That's ahead of me On board I'm The Captain So...climb aboard We'll search for tomorrow On every shore And I'll try Whoa Lord I'll try To carry on I look to the sea Reflections in the waves Spark my memory Some happy Some sad I think of childhood friends And the dreams we had Lived happily forever So...the story goes But...somehow we missed out On the pot of gold But...we'll try Best that we can To carry on A gathering of angels Appeared above my head They sang to me This song of hope And this is what they said They said Come Sail Away Come Sail Away Come and sail away with me lad Come Sail Away Come Sail Away Come and Sail Away with me Come Sail Away Come Sail Away Come Sail Away with me...ohh Come Sail Away Come Sail Away Come Sail Away with me I thought that they were angels Much to my surprise We climbed aboard their starship We headed for the skies Come Sail Away Repeat forever Of course...it was written by Dennis De Young...which always makes me think of San Francisco...where the De Young Museum is...in fact, I have a friend that works there...Hi Arie. The Grand Illusion album from where this song comes...is nearly a masterpiece. 8 songs...39 minutes...recorded in Chicago...it was released 7-7-77. Classic Rock critic Malcolm Dome rated the title track as Styx all-time greatest song. He also rated "Come Sail Away" as the band's 7th greatest song.

This song just makes me cry and sing my lungs out Everytime. Probably why I'm single. A 31 year old man who cry's when he hears a classic rock masterpiece

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One of the Greatest Bands from the '70's and '80's "Styx". This great band plays awesome songs from my teenage and young adult year's. This song and band brings back so many great awesome and melancholy memories from the past and present. Everyone needs to listen and relisten to this song which invokes so many memories.

One of the greatest songs ever. Sung perfectly.

I came here because its a good fucking song.

Rest in peace dad. Aug 11 2024 I love you.

Almost 60 years old now. Been fortunate to listen to so many great songs from our generation. If I had to list the top 10, Come Sail Away would be on that list. And of course, the whole Grand Illusion album is a winner as well.

Still raises the hairs on my arm after all these years. Awesome tune.

I'm not here from any source, I just love Styx