Tommy Shaw - Blue Collar Man (Sing For The Day!)
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6 жыл бұрынwww.eagle-rock.com/tommy-shaw
Sing For The Day! showcases Styx guitarist/vocalist Tommy Shaw's rousing 2016 solo turn with the Cleveland-based Contemporary Youth Orchestra, under the direction of principal conductor/founder Liza Grossman. Alongside guitarist/musical director Will Evankovich and backed by the next generation of the finest high-school-aged musicians in Ohio, Shaw also celebrates the tenth anniversary of Styx's triumphant 2006 One With Everything performance with the CYO. Here, the CYO & Chorus bring new life to many classic band and solo tracks in front of an enthusiastic audience at the intimate Waetjen Auditorium in Cleveland, including "Blue Collar Man," "Girls With Guns," "High Enough," "Too Much Time on My Hands," "Crystal Ball" (featuring the debut of its never-recorded lost verse), and most especially "Renegade," highlighted by an epic guitar/violin duel between Shaw and a noted CYO alum. "It was so much bigger and more everlasting than any of us imagined it would be," marvels Shaw - now see and hear just how magical Sing was for yourself.
Music video by Tommy Shaw performing Blue Collar Man. © 2018 TMB Productions, LLC
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@shaythiele1320 5 жыл бұрын
One the great things about KZfaq you can just stumble into something like this and have your mind blown
@patriciasalvatore2394 5 жыл бұрын
Shay Thiele Yes, that's exactly what i've just experienced -- what a treasure i found in the same way.
@davidpaul9365 5 жыл бұрын
@@patriciasalvatore2394 . Even doen here in Australia it sounds brilliant, great orchestration also. :-)
@jstnxprsn 5 жыл бұрын
No argument here, Shay. I am floored.
@greg2gotravel 5 жыл бұрын
Shay Thiele exactly! tyep in transatlantic sessions if you just enjoy awesome music
@omgaud 5 жыл бұрын
Yes!The same thing here. Huge Tommy Shaw and Styx fan. This was awesome.
@christys8445 4 жыл бұрын
THIS IS PROOF AND EVIDENCE TO BRING MUSIC PROGRAMS BACK INTO SCHOOLS!!!!
@slappy8941 4 жыл бұрын
We would probably start by taking away control of the schools from the animals and degenerates that run them now.
@MsSFitzwater 4 жыл бұрын
No doubt, music is my life and I'm glad I went to school at a time when music was still being instructed. This is actually the song (album version) I'm going to post myself playing on guitar soon.
@scientificdevil4672 4 жыл бұрын
That's about the smartest thing I've heard in a long time Christy S. In these times of uncertainty music is one thing that can do wonders for a person. The message of this song is so true for today.
@richardround7269 4 жыл бұрын
Played Clarinet and Bassoon through HS and getting to participate in these type of groups were some of my fondest memories and you get pushed because all the kids are amazing.....
@lindyprimo9025 3 жыл бұрын
@@madnbad1408 Lets not use GOD in vain THIS is a pleasant SONG 😂💓✌😷
@bergerfry 3 жыл бұрын
My respect for Tommy went way up after I found these videos. His love of music comes through the fact that he cares enough to involve all these young people. Some will say he's doing it for money, but I do not believe that for a second. These songs are reaching a whole new generation.
@crimsonpearl4686 2 жыл бұрын
Don't be so naive, it's ALWAYS, ALWAYS about the money!
@ronwilliams329 2 жыл бұрын
Indeed. Interesting that none of the parents of these children performing were even alive at the time this single was released in 1978! I was off to the military around this release date and have grandchildren older than them!
@moeruss2726 2 жыл бұрын
💯 Agreed!
@sallykauth2115 2 жыл бұрын
@Ron Williams Thank you for your service! But I have to disagree. I was born in 1970. I have three children who would have been 17, 15, and 13 in 2016 making at least two of my children age appropriate to participate in this awesome collaboration. I would say the vast majority of their parents were young children in '78 to have kids in the late '90s and early '00s
@SteffanoDucati 2 жыл бұрын
100 % agree.
@meloneemurray7547 3 ай бұрын
My husband of 40 years has been a blue collar worker for all of the years we’ve been married. We have struggled financially for many years and he works SO hard. He comes home so tired and worn out. He’s 60 years old now. Tommy has a way of expressing vocally what many of us can’t. This orchestra is fantastic and puts their everything into it!
@carolinelacourse6888 2 ай бұрын
God Bless You Both. My Daddy Was An Iron Worker And NEVER Got The Credit He Should Have Either.
@philipalder6144 2 ай бұрын
My pops is a 30yr navy vet, Master Chief. After he retired, was a woodworker. I'm proud to say I joined him in his deck-building business. Blue collar indeed... America is Blue Collar. God Bless us all!
@meloneemurray7547 2 ай бұрын
@@carolinelacourse6888My goodness! That’s some really hard work. A good man does whatever he can to put food on the table. God bless you and your father too.
@meloneemurray7547 2 ай бұрын
@@philipalder6144 Amen to that! Your father sounds like an awesome man. May God bless you and your family and may God bless America! 🇺🇸
@timleger7209 Ай бұрын
I relate more than you know. About to be 61 and haven’t worked in 22month due to sudden vision loss and cognitive issues. Money is drying up and options slim.
@tricole1 6 жыл бұрын
This guy is 64 years old....and still unbelievably great
@markdemell8056 5 жыл бұрын
Hey ,Methuselah was 969 yrs old!
@jorgecrespo1504 5 жыл бұрын
Hey buddy, I'm also 64 years old and also still unbelievably great.
@johneckerle9480 5 жыл бұрын
@@jorgecrespo1504 😂
@booberry6715 5 жыл бұрын
I just hope those kids appreciate what they experienced there.
@v.dargain1678 5 жыл бұрын
Still believing the lyrics at 64 years old . Imagine that .
@goodguystu 4 жыл бұрын
I'm 77 and still listen to Styz, but this performance was unbelievable. Tommy's voice is as strong as ever.
@terrishuford672 4 жыл бұрын
goodguystu Tommy Shaw is a joke
@terrishuford672 4 жыл бұрын
Stukka63
@geotom2023 4 жыл бұрын
StyX not Styz, and never mind yur age, as long as yu like it.
@jondunmore4268 3 жыл бұрын
I have all the albums made by Styz, and that's zero.
@jondunmore4268 3 жыл бұрын
@@terrishuford672 -- That's an excellent statement to prove your extensive imbecility, as the evidence to the contrary is staring at us all right in the face above.
@dariabarnes852 10 ай бұрын
It was an honor to be there and a magical performance by all.
@elconquistador932 10 ай бұрын
That must have been magical.
@carolinelacourse6888 2 ай бұрын
Wicked Awesome Indeed, You Were Blessed To Be There
@genevadixon8426 3 жыл бұрын
My dad worked in the Gary steel mills, for 45 years and supported his family. This song makes me think of all of his sacrifices. The shift work was hard on his health, and he didn’t get to live long enough, after his retirement. This is an anthem to the working class, I loved Styx since Tommy joined, and I think I love them more, now.
@DonaldMains Жыл бұрын
You should listen to This Old Man off of Crystal Ball
@margaretstutts4362 15 күн бұрын
I understand.
@mrsz1988 4 жыл бұрын
Here in 2020. I've loved styx since 1977. How in the hell does he still sound as good as he did 43 years ago??
@arlenerod5353 3 жыл бұрын
I think he sounds better than ever! I was just watching him on "Live at Daryl's House" on KZfaq and those two still sound incredible!
@samhendrix378 3 жыл бұрын
Born to sing!
@richardmoore2124 3 жыл бұрын
@@samhendrix378 Damn it! You beat me to it! And you're 100% right! Some musicians were born to do one thing and one thing only: sing and play and Tommy Shaw is one of them! Another one is the great Sir Elton John!
@privacyatty 3 жыл бұрын
Probably by not being an alcohol and drug addict.
@RoboKat007 3 жыл бұрын
agreed he's still got his vocal range which is amazing 40yrs on. Equinox was literally my first record - which I wore out playing too many times!
@RobinMayhall 3 жыл бұрын
I'm loving the dark-haired young flute player grooving along and singing in between her fluting. She's so into it!
@lindyprimo9025 2 жыл бұрын
4:57-4:59 with THE BLUE bandana? I WAS thinkin the EXACT SAME THING N SHE'S SO CUTE TOO! TOMMY'LL BE IN 🌞 PHOENIX, ARIZONA SEPT.. 8th & 9th 2021💓 😂💦 💙✌🎶🎶
@danleonard3463 2 жыл бұрын
You are so right, she gets it... just seeing her enjoying the moment is priceless.
@daveainscough8774 2 жыл бұрын
I just found her, your bad
@aprilmoon2845 2 жыл бұрын
Check out TS and the CYO doing Girls With Guns. It is from this concert and I keep watching it because the bass player with the black headband has so much joy! She inspires me!
@billywatson9857 4 ай бұрын
My favourite moment watching her totally into the music ……. Brilliant
@l.fitzsimmons3140 3 жыл бұрын
These Kids Will Never Forget Tommy. Thank You
@janetgowdy5822 3 жыл бұрын
That’s for sure.
@kinch613 3 жыл бұрын
They probably don’t even fathom the greatness yet but it will serve them well! It’s this gift that they received without even knowing
@patlatorres7000 3 жыл бұрын
Three things that just dug into me from this video: The flutist that was singing her heart out along with Tom; the little girl in the front row of the chorus, who seemed to be singing with a voice larger than her stature; the young lady sitting at the drum kit in the upstage/stage left corner. Who I hadn't noticed before. Oh, and the look of pure joy on the faces of pretty much ALL of the musicians involved. Bring the arts back to our schools!!!
@tommyshaw4050 Жыл бұрын
Hello, how are you doing? it’s nice seeing you here.
@schnauzerloversmom Жыл бұрын
Nothing better than an orchestra comprised of very talented youngsters!
@travis8665 Жыл бұрын
@@tommyshaw4050 Hi Tommy, I was a radio Announcer in a metro station in Australia when many of your hits came out. Love your work. I came across the episode which featured you in the tv series "flipping Out" and have followed you since then as well. I love the way you showed the guys in the Darryl Hall how its meant to be done. You blew them away. To watch how you performed here in this video and giving those kids inspiration is amazing. God bless you.
@FT-64 Жыл бұрын
Well said. The arts are still there in the schools, though you might have to look for it. I'm playing in the pit for a run of "Rock of Ages" in a local high school right now, and it is incredible to see the kids learning to perform and make music together. We should all take a lesson from what TS has done here, and spend some of our own time and energy sharing our love of music with the next generation.
@jasonscissorhands1420 Жыл бұрын
Those are all great. So if you like those, one of my favorites is the boy in the middle at 3:37
@CherokeeSky34 4 жыл бұрын
2 comments. First, just like everyone else, I cried on this and Foolin' Yourself......Second : You know there was maybe one or two kids that went home saying " Mom, we have to do this concert with some guy named Tommy Shaw" and immediately the parents AND grandparents were screaming and geeking out at the top of their lungs !
@scientificdevil4672 3 жыл бұрын
Hell yeah!!!😀
@philw8704 3 жыл бұрын
About five years ago my daughter (25 then) said she went to a music festival and there was an old guy named Eric Clapton there singing acoustic songs, and asked if I ever heard of him...born in ‘62 and you know my answer...Maybe?
@MrRockrobstr 3 жыл бұрын
Me too
@terrydishman4292 3 жыл бұрын
Theres an Asian girl singing harder than Tommy at the beginning of the song. How freaking awesome
@HammerWolf1970 3 жыл бұрын
Damn right!
@escargotomy 6 жыл бұрын
Just wow! His voice has not lost a bit of range. And what a truly inspiring sight to see young people really getting into an iconic song from the classic rock canon with that much enthusiasm. In an age of soulless pop shite and vapid dance crap these gifted musical schoolchildren are the new guard to keep real music alive for the next generation and beyond. Bravo!
@willssonline 6 жыл бұрын
Amen to that!
@paulwojnilowicz5265 6 жыл бұрын
amen to that!
@SkepticCat-pz1zz 5 жыл бұрын
escargotomy well said I’ve been in so many places playing endless inane soulless shit it drives me crazy, FYI saw Styx very recently in the pouring rain, stayed to the end.
@nbt3663 5 жыл бұрын
Well he sounds great. But his voice is sounds a tad lower. I'm sure the key is different. But it's absolutely well done, creative and just plain Tommy Shaw. He was the fire in Styx.
@robbijohnson6983 5 жыл бұрын
@dat ain't mine AMEN TO THAT one of the greatest rock concerts EVER 🤘👍 !!!!
@chipwells1352 4 жыл бұрын
Boy, does this song apply to our situation right now! The blue collar man makes this country.
@truthseeker1181 11 ай бұрын
Best comment on this video so far you are 100% correct
@plandl1 10 ай бұрын
Proud Blue Collar electrician
@james17raider22 9 ай бұрын
But always remember Republicans will never help increase your pay better your healthcare or education they will always keep you down and use propaganda to make you vote against your own best interest
@james17raider22 9 ай бұрын
Always remember Republicans have never and will never help blue-collar workers. They fight against unions, pay increases and better healthcare! they absolutely work to make the wealthy even wealthier and they use propaganda on idiots to get them to vote against their own best interest! look at their goddamn track record.
@benkeel2966 2 жыл бұрын
Tommy Shaw is STYX. No one else matters. Really folks. Dennis was a fill in. The brilliance and foundation of alllllll this MUSIC is Tommy Shaw
@RoarOfWolverine 6 жыл бұрын
One of the most underrated vocalist of his time. I can’t believe he can still hit all of those notes. So many of the other great singers from that time period can no longer hit all of the notes they sang 40 years ago, but Tommy sounds exactly the same. What a talent! The
@grilledspaghetti 4 жыл бұрын
I think he means that when the subject is breeched of great singers of classic rock of that era hardly anyone at all will come up with the name Tommy Shaw amongst the rest, but he really deserves more recognition than that. No reason to get offensive.
@steveshannon8961 4 жыл бұрын
Ive seen these dudes twice in PHX AZ for the past 3 years and yes he hits every note and rocks his guitar!!!
@billbuffington3037 4 жыл бұрын
@@grilledspaghetti I think one of the reasons his name seldom comes up when talking about the great singers, is that it can be argued he wasn't even the best singer in the band which he performed. Dennis DeYoung sang lead vocals in many of Styx's top songs.
@grilledspaghetti 4 жыл бұрын
@@billbuffington3037 best is relative. I hate DeYoung's voice and songs. I get your point though.
@arcadegeek 4 жыл бұрын
@@foobarmaximus3506 Agreed.
@williama.hovestreydt6623 6 жыл бұрын
I met Tommy Shaw and his wife in Bad Ass coffee in Grayton Beach Florida on 30-A. Hes a Humble and wonderful man and talent. He and his wife look amazing! This song should have millions of views!!!
@thomwest8694 5 жыл бұрын
I love this🤪Tommy sounds great👏🏽👏🏽✌🏽
@v8manpower 5 жыл бұрын
I work on their AC systems from time to time....now I'm gonna have to start drinking coffee @ age 35, and stalk the store for an autograph and picture ahahahaha
@bcb2555 3 жыл бұрын
Billions
@bcb2555 3 жыл бұрын
Billions
@giggigazzaneo6762 3 жыл бұрын
I had the pleasure of meeting Tommy twice, great person,no attitude, funny and extremely humble. We chatted both times. Took pics and he was very gracious as we said our goodbyes 👍👍❤️❤️
@sdmackpictures 3 жыл бұрын
This performance is nothing short of pure unadulterated magic!
@maryjeanettestranghoner6799 6 ай бұрын
Amen!!!!
@karenbannister2300 4 ай бұрын
Positive things for our youth. So beautiful. What a guy
@asraharrison 4 жыл бұрын
Holy Shit! This brought me to tears! I had this album, and have heard this song a million times.... but this version gave me chills, and brought me to tears! Tommy Shaw: you still got it sir!!!!
@SilverJ56 2 жыл бұрын
Ugh... Agree... Tried to watch and listen to it without weeping for joy, but failed...
@willowgreene4095 2 жыл бұрын
My sons name is harrison and we are going to see Styx in September. He loves them as much as I do and I’m old..
@andylipscomb5199 2 жыл бұрын
I'd heard this song many times over the years but it was this performance that finally hit home for me and moved this song way up on my Styx list. I didn't cry, but I really felt for the guy's plight like never before.
@stevensnellgrove9872 6 жыл бұрын
Tommy Shaw .. Pure Talent!
@markflanagan980 5 жыл бұрын
Always was fantastic. Still just as good. Great voice, talented guitar player and what a songwriter!
@PJBrunet 5 жыл бұрын
No talent, it takes long nights, impossible odds.
@cathleenthomley1948 4 жыл бұрын
Tommy Shaw is amazing 💖💕
@HighSpeedNoDrag 4 жыл бұрын
Amen Bro and takes me back to younger days and nights.
@sherrihurst3142 4 жыл бұрын
Another great talent from Alabama where I live..
@chrisanderson9689 3 жыл бұрын
Without a doubt one of the finest performances of tommy shaw. And the batch of kids backing him up!!! Fantastic
@Aximus06 Жыл бұрын
Me too, its just amazing!
@gozi8888 Жыл бұрын
God, this is a masterpiece!!
@troyoswald5683 3 жыл бұрын
I love the flautist singing - mouthing the words " I"m just a poor soul in the unemployment line"
@randyproby215 3 жыл бұрын
my heart melted to see a genuine love for the song from a young person.
@mtyhntr49 3 жыл бұрын
Ha, caught that myself. This is an encore with the same school. You can find the whole band doing all their stuff with normal rock tempo. Its an entirely different vibe for better. Amazing stuff for sure
@davidcantrell5098 3 жыл бұрын
She's singing and grooving just about whenever she gets a chance. Her parents raised her on the right music.
@summersavannah01 3 жыл бұрын
If this doesn’t bring tears to your eyes your not alive
@mogart01 3 жыл бұрын
If you are talking about the dark haired one with obvious Oriental or Samoan heritage, watching her enjoy the music is like the first time I watched my kids open christmas presents! Just makes me happy to see the "new" generation enjoying the music I have loved so much for over 40 years!
@ryotaryuu 3 жыл бұрын
Very underrated guitarist, and vocalist.
@SunShine-dw7dd 5 жыл бұрын
I have one word. Tommy your performance was EXCEPTIONAL. The orchestra and choir enhanced and gave beauty to this classic song of STYX. 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
@waterwolf982 2 жыл бұрын
That’s more than one word, but I agree 2300% (if you don’t count emojis as words)
@gwestfall 4 жыл бұрын
You know these adults had the time of their lives while turning all those kids onto the incredible wonder of music. These kids will never ever forget this experience and most will keep music at the core of their entire life. God bless these adults for passing the love of music torch on to these young adults so effectively.
@tedalcorn1554 4 жыл бұрын
I would have done anything to play music with Tommy SHAW!!!!
@arcadegeek 4 жыл бұрын
Not sure what you mean by "'turning all those kids onto the incredible wonder of music". They (the kids) are all playing instruments in an orchestra - looks like they were already turned onto the wonder of music before this performance.
@gwestfall 4 жыл бұрын
@@arcadegeek There is traditional High School Band "music" and then there is the kind of soul stirring musical experience that Tommy Shaw and the others involved helped these kids experience that gives them a whole other higher level "melt your face" experience far cooler than possible under normal circumstances. I think the selfless effort of Shaw and the others involved deserves praise. I bet a much larger percentage of these kids continue passionately playing and advancing with music then normal band members who miss out on such an experience.
@lindyprimo9025 4 жыл бұрын
YOU TOOK THE WORDS RIGHT OUT of my mouth You COULDN'T of said it BETTER... I WAS JUST THINKING THE SAME Thing WHILE LISTENING to my fav.. "Crystal Ball" You can see the purity of their eyes light UP when TOMMY starts singin💓
@user-dk4ir6hn9n 3 жыл бұрын
Yes yes and yes! So true my feelings exactly!
@shellymoutria2859 4 жыл бұрын
Finding this tonight has made the last month almost bearable. This is why we must keep music is schools!!
@tedhaas8440 4 жыл бұрын
Unbelievable! These kids rocked the show! Tommy Shaw IS STYX and he still knocks it out of the ballpark!
@josephmiles6782 4 жыл бұрын
Tommy Shaw,,, The most underrated musician of the century, this man could do it all, and proved it with every performance on any stage
@kingnothing9572 5 жыл бұрын
to see these youth singing their lungs out with a legend is beautiful. not just a song...a great message for these young adults
@aapex1 3 жыл бұрын
It's now in their souls!
@sharonwarren4479 8 ай бұрын
So awe inspiring with these wonderful young people.❤❤❤
@DougGrinbergs 4 жыл бұрын
Imagine how much work went into writing all the orchestra parts!
@bcb2555 3 жыл бұрын
This IS how great music evolves
@patlatorres7000 3 жыл бұрын
Whoever did these charts KNEW what they were doing!
@wb3ikw 4 жыл бұрын
This totally engulfed me! And yes, Tommy Shaw's voice is the same...simply great! Be well Tommy Shaw!
@Taocat1 4 жыл бұрын
Wow! Tommy finally looks old enough to buy beer!
@trapie4479 4 жыл бұрын
Lol....you know his voice is still all there!! He's written some of my favorite songs!🎵🎶
@get3freestocksandbuycrypto92 4 жыл бұрын
he'll probably still get carded
@scientificdevil4672 3 жыл бұрын
Lol. Probably why his voice is still intact. Those old singers that lost their abilities early on were living in the fast lane. Tommy took care of his body and it's paying off right now. Incredible performance.
@mikehilbert9349 3 жыл бұрын
🤣🤣🤣🤣
@malekodesouza7255 3 жыл бұрын
Dude is like 65 but still can sing. Kudos to him and his decades of music.
@TXmotoRacer 5 жыл бұрын
Damn - what a talent this guy is and always has been.
@fairchild645 4 жыл бұрын
Know In The Day as “Hot Damn Tommy Shaw”. I saw STYX when they toured with the pieces of eight album at Nassau Coliseum! I was probably 15 years old and had fourth row seats. Drove out from New Jersey. I was unforgettable. ❤️🎸🎸🥁⭐️
@bazookajoe6133 4 жыл бұрын
Damn Yankee 😉
@diannecombs8433 9 ай бұрын
Makes ne crazy when schools want to/ and do cut arts funding for students. This is proof that we need arts! I'm 63, still sing in a choir, play in a civic band. I get a lot out of it, and our band gives lots of enjoyment to many people!
@sirstevealot7 Жыл бұрын
To listen to this in 7-22 is just amazing after all these years, puts tears in my eyes, I miss this type of music, way to go Tommy Shaw, keep it up, may your music never die.
@davidglenchynoweth4902 Жыл бұрын
Ya I dropped some tears too. Dave 53 years old.
@RICREYNOLDSMUSIC 5 жыл бұрын
Styx got me through my hardest time in Rockford, Illinois. Tommy really was a blessing to STYX.
@kathiedevee5599 5 жыл бұрын
Tommy still had it after all these years, the voice of an angel!!!
@tommyshaw4050 Жыл бұрын
Hello, how are you doing? it’s nice seeing you here.
@HJP1015 Жыл бұрын
@@tommyshaw4050 be well, Sir, and know what happiness you have brought to so many, especially me. I'm just a couple of years younger than you and have been listening to you since the beginning. LOVE your music, love how you have instilled in these kids the love of classic rock in addition to the classical music they're being trained in. LOVE how you've taken such good care of your instrument after all these years: You Sound Magnificent! Please keep it up! Be well!!! See you in St. Augustine in April!!!
@tommyshaw4050 Жыл бұрын
@@HJP1015 Hello Heidi, How are you doing? I'm sorry for the late response, well I know you must be surprised to receive a message from me right?
@stevelight2061 4 жыл бұрын
I grew up with Styx and this is amazing!!!!!
@KARIS1961 4 жыл бұрын
These young kids killing it in the orchestra! Bravo!
@danielbaugher826 2 жыл бұрын
Absolutely orchestra and choir are outstanding
@JMJM244 4 жыл бұрын
Wow I am just stunned... his voice is still as beautiful as it was 40 years ago!
@TK-sm5jt 3 жыл бұрын
⚘
@jasonboggs2835 5 жыл бұрын
HOW cool is THIS! All those kids performing with a living rock and roll legend! WOW !
@robhutchinson9310 3 жыл бұрын
Seriously doubt if they are aware of that
@jasonboggs2835 3 жыл бұрын
@@robhutchinson9310 Yeah....Billy Eyelash on Jimmy Kimmel didn't know who Van Halen is (was). This is a sad, sad era for music.
@mocarpenter8836 3 жыл бұрын
Agree 1000%
@toddshavor809 Жыл бұрын
Hauntingly beautiful rendition of this song. Blew me away. Tommy Shaw is incredible.
@bridgetmccracken1381 2 жыл бұрын
Tommy's voice sounds AMAZING!!! Such talented kids!!! This is PURE GOLD!!!!
@tommyshaw4050 Жыл бұрын
Hello, how are you doing? it’s nice seeing you here.
@NIKONGUY1960 4 жыл бұрын
This song was so relevant when it came out. To hear it reborn is nothing short of genius.
@Smoralesbr 5 жыл бұрын
This version of this song gives me chills every time I hear it! His voice is still incredibly beautiful after 65 years on this earth! Love you, Tommy!
@ronlivaudais6523 3 жыл бұрын
My sentiments exactly, Shasta!
@Mukundanghri 4 жыл бұрын
I see so many gifted young people. If you let these young people take over I am sure we will have a greater planet.
@dourtandouar1318 3 жыл бұрын
Excellence all round here. Tommy at 64. Mind blown.
@johnhernandez7666 5 жыл бұрын
Wow. Tommy still sounds so sharp and powerful with his iconic voice. Gives me chills. I'm a long time fan of STYX and Damn Yankees
@Katsem 5 жыл бұрын
I love this man's voice. He's so talented. This version is heart breaking.
@olskool501 4 жыл бұрын
Looks like a room full of passion. Awesome performance 👏👏👏
@therealsocialgadfly Ай бұрын
Tommy Shaw is not about popularity. Tommy Shaw is about the beauty of sharing the music.
@StephenS-2024 5 жыл бұрын
He's aged like good wine. Better than ever here.
@keyzone72 6 жыл бұрын
This is the power of a well written song
@jonathanwilson7065 2 жыл бұрын
Utterly jaw-dropping performance by all!! Tommy still has the chops!! The orchestra added magic to an already magical song!
@kimberlyphillipssmith7956 3 жыл бұрын
This is my whole life. We were so poor growing up and my parents had so much perseverance. They did well. We were respectable people, And now here we are again. And we are not poor poor ....anymore
@HammerWolf1970 5 жыл бұрын
Those kids had NO idea what a legend they're sitting behind!
@pjjj8117 5 күн бұрын
I hope they figure it out before they get too old and that they can appreciate Tommy before it’s too late.
@stevejuliano2488 4 жыл бұрын
I mean really. How good is this guy, Just unreal
@nannybeth55 4 жыл бұрын
I can not believe he’s 64. I’m 65 bringing back some memories.
@colleenengelmann7896 4 жыл бұрын
Tommy and that Orchestra of kids ROCKED IT!!! Memories for me as well...
@lantose 3 жыл бұрын
65 also
@dawnadams6172 3 жыл бұрын
67 born 1953
@pjjj8117 5 күн бұрын
I just turned 67 and I was born in 1957 and this is the best music ever and I’m so happy he’s still around
@Dcbois 4 жыл бұрын
Listening to this on my Bose Headset while working, and it literally gave me chills. It is so great. The voice of Tommy Shaw and those incredible kids, playing with this incredible arrangement. Wow.. just wow.
@HJP1015 Жыл бұрын
My Bose headphones are on as well. Best way to listen to this masterpiece. This brings me to tears as do most of the other songs he does with the CYO. The sound. The arrangement. Tommy's magnificent voice. The chorus, too! The orchestra is fully into it, fully gets it! A special shout-out to the conductor who brings it all together, brings out the very best in these kids who will take music with them for the rest of their lives as so many on this page have. I was listening to Styx in the 70s... Still do! This is just stunning!
@gbirchler0822 6 жыл бұрын
Who are the 5 dead souls who can't appreciate Shaw's iconic voice and the inspiring CYO performance?
@red_ford23 6 жыл бұрын
Gregory Birchler ddy
@Mona.555 4 жыл бұрын
Losers that didn't watch it. If they did, no hope...
@patryan2632 4 жыл бұрын
Gregory Birchler; Even Jesus had a Judas my friend... There's always one or a few bad seeds in every crowd, no matter how good it is, if ya' know what I mean!
@grbgeslnger24 3 жыл бұрын
Those who don’t recognize really good music
@DesertDigger1 5 жыл бұрын
I love the fact that Tommy teaches new generations.
@robertgardner1498 2 жыл бұрын
Couldn't stop smiling... this will live on forever with these kids. Amazing music should always live on!!!
@lisafield4154 Жыл бұрын
I am completely in awe of this man and how he has truly inspired children to love & respect music. I have watched this probably 10 times and cry every single time. Absolutely beautiful.
@ratmach 5 жыл бұрын
I've heard this song (the original) hundreds of times. Always liked it a lot, and I knew the lyrics were meaningful, but it just never made me... emotional... till now. Something special about this version.
@reneesin2xs497 3 жыл бұрын
❤️
@pannalover326 6 жыл бұрын
Wow, amazing! He sounds as good as he did 40 years ago. The kids are amazing as well. Great job! Brought tears to my eyes.
@dextermendoza8029 5 жыл бұрын
me too brother
@jukkatapaninen6422 5 жыл бұрын
Same here. The original has been a song to guide my life for decades, but this arrangement is just so beautiful I can't stop the tears. Thank you everyone involved, you are amazing.
@russellgargiulo8968 2 жыл бұрын
I'm 70 years old and I still can't enough of Styx
@jaymmzzs 2 жыл бұрын
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@pjjj8117 5 күн бұрын
I agree and I’m 67
@GBeret83 3 жыл бұрын
Tommy Shaw has performed this song literally thousands and thousands of times over the years on the road with Styx or while touring solo. It's literally like second nature to him. With his incredible vocal range and immense talent on not only guitar but multiple instruments, you could give him a washboard and he'd still be able to plug you out an amazing performance of Blue Collar Man! Some people are born with a gift, and that gift is to make incredible, awe-inspiring music for the rest of the world to enjoy. Tommy Shaw is one of those people.
@joeheid2776 6 жыл бұрын
This is AWESOME!!!!! Notice how much the kids get into this. Incredible!!!!
@Splattertube 5 жыл бұрын
That flutist was rockin!
@sylviafoster9093 4 жыл бұрын
Tommy ,what a gentleman.
@copp214 3 жыл бұрын
He sounds wonderful . And he looks amazing. I always thought he was adorable, but now, he has an appeal that is much more noticeable. Time has not hurt Tommy Shaw.
@tommyshaw4050 Жыл бұрын
Hello, how are you doing? it’s nice seeing you here.
@charleshartz4814 6 жыл бұрын
Orchestra is amazing for their ages.
@Cotramjoxxx 6 жыл бұрын
10 years before this orchestra (with another kids obviously) make a DVD with Styx. I think Tommy patronize it or something like that.
@billdowney6891 6 жыл бұрын
All the kids must be part of their schools band, get good grades plus must audition for the orchestra. No pressure for these fine young musicians.
@amyfox369 4 жыл бұрын
amazing that I've had a crush on this man for 41 years...he still has it all
@adamtyson9208 3 жыл бұрын
Never been a Styx fan but this is an amazing song! what an arrangement. Also enjoy watch him perform with Daryl Hall , at Darryl's house.
@alainconnelly8870 4 жыл бұрын
Tommy is a heaven sent talent. Very rare. Very rare.
@loumaunupau9142 3 жыл бұрын
Wow! I’ve always loved this song. It’s lyrics are so poignantly cutting & emblematic of the multitudes of silently struggling beasts of burden, common people who make this world function, every day, 24/7, without fanfare, Never any credit, just daily struggles. This version & it’s message of hope & love 2 the next generation is stunning. Wow! Wow! Wow...
@davidmohr1920 3 жыл бұрын
If you love Styx then this is Heaven Tommy is such a pro he sings this like its the first time his voice is so beautiful and everyone did an amazing job music needs to be taught early I think anyone can learn just given the chance :-)
@windseafrogs 3 жыл бұрын
I wish for more of this for the world. You are all my heroes!
@carbonpictures 3 жыл бұрын
actually, Im a blue collar man. 56. have never had a vacation or sick day payment or health insurance.. My WHOLE life. No regrets. I LIVE.
@pjjj8117 5 күн бұрын
Well, I hope because of all your hard work you can retire and enjoy the rest of your life before health issues getting the way. I do appreciate you one of them now my health has messed me up and 67. God bless you.
@cool-stumbleguy3966 5 жыл бұрын
What an incredible performance! So impressed with the Cleveland Youth Orchestra and Chorus. But mostly I am in awe of Tommy Shaw. He is such a talented rock performer, singer, and composer. He has not lost any of his vocal range and is such a great guitarist! I am so inspired by his collaboration with these young talented musicians and sharing his talent and time to inspire a new generation. Bravo Tommy!!
@rickbaker8340 4 жыл бұрын
I agree with you a thousand percent what an amazing talent Tommy Shaw is a musical gift to the world
@johnclay9906 5 жыл бұрын
Truly amazing! To bring this young generation into this song is epic! Incredible performance!
@1976HHHS 5 жыл бұрын
Well said!
@PAJA63 2 жыл бұрын
Amazing rendition of a wonderful song from way back. I first heard it in 1978. It never gets old.
@user-dk4ir6hn9n 3 жыл бұрын
It's make me a little teary eyed watching these young kids having such an amazing time and such an amazing experience spending time on stage with one of the all time legends of rock and roll . . . and they are playing music from nearly 40 years ago
@danieldanforth9625 5 жыл бұрын
This is talent .I’m lost for words. Simply amazing
@dagneytaggart7707 4 жыл бұрын
A talent and song of my youth, every bit as relevant in these days. An anthem for our nation, and really the world, to fight our way back.
@pulsarlights2825 3 жыл бұрын
Tell John Galt I said "Hello"
@dagneytaggart7707 3 жыл бұрын
@@pulsarlights2825 😉
@stevesnellgrove1518 4 жыл бұрын
Those vocals by Tommy are truly amazing 👍❤️👍
@alsleepr 3 жыл бұрын
Lovely acoustics, and being in an orchestra is so fun when I had my time in the ring, but I would give anything to be one of those kids playing the rock song of my youth. I will never forget listening to Styx while in college just up the interstate from Tommy's hometown. We all loved Styx, and this is from a classical musician and a rocker at 💜. Thank you, Tommy and Liza for coming together for this amazing concert. Gives me goosebumps everytime I hear it. Going to cause me to be deaf turning my Seinhauser earphones over the recommended, but I cant help myself. Too much fun!!!
@billhart9832 4 жыл бұрын
What a powerful showcase! The acapella from Tommy and the chorus, 5:23 - 5:40 is sparkling! What an inspirational performance!
@aapex1 3 жыл бұрын
This is gonna be a hard one to beat.
@chrischapman7069 2 жыл бұрын
For real man! The goose bumps on my arm felt like a cheese grater!!
@roughnight 6 жыл бұрын
Damn, His voice is still the same....
@guitorb 6 жыл бұрын
IKR. I'd always thought that Dennis DeYoung had sung all of those parts.
6 жыл бұрын
He has a near perfect vocal technique that's why :)
@grejen711 6 жыл бұрын
Same hair too! :)
@anthonygalbo9348 6 жыл бұрын
his voice is actually better because he has stretched it out/ took care of it over time the only time he had really "not taken care of his voice" is when he did hardcore drugs/cocaine at the end of paradise theater album and during the mr roboto album, but ever since the reunion in 1996, he's been off of the drugs and really taking care of his voice, his guitar playing definitely got smoother since 1991/1996 but tommy's voice hit his prime as soon as he joined the damn yankees and kept it up to shape ever since, ...man in the wilderness helps him stretch his vocal chords, he is literally the only true natural remaining tenors left today
@Winterstick549 6 жыл бұрын
Anthony Galbo He never acted, sounded or looked like he ever did drugs.
@Mikbrudder87 10 ай бұрын
That version left me speechless I got a new respect for Tommy after that
@capecod9957 4 жыл бұрын
Children: as talented as you all are, you still have no idea how incredibly fortunate you were to have had this opportunity. Treasure it always and be grateful to Tommy Shaw for teaching you what music really is.
@sherirex7177 3 жыл бұрын
Those kids, singing with all of that passion. Music is Life.
@revlulu 4 жыл бұрын
Powerful anthem as we get ready to open society after this pandemic and people look for jobs
@patryan2632 4 жыл бұрын
sadghost; Yeah, if the lunatic left doesn't find away to shut our country down and ruin our economy again... But, I digress! Tommy Shaw did awesome!
@HubertofLiege 3 жыл бұрын
@@patryan2632 dohh!
@katherinetoon2917 3 жыл бұрын
Mr. Tommy Shaw is incredible. Thanks for the memories!!
@aapex1 3 жыл бұрын
So many nerds............ SOOOOOO much PASSION! This is magic! This is REAL! I'm in tears.
@davidmrounds2217 5 жыл бұрын
It’s so nice to hear Tommy Shaw hasn’t lost his voice, he still sounds as incredible as ever and magical on guitar.
@jackmehoff2312 5 жыл бұрын
From and old school John Anderson(Yes), Geddy Lee(RUSH), Rick Emmet(Triumph) fan... Tommy Shaw has not lost the edge at all! This was, in a word, Spectacular! Loved it!
@merrillundgren1790 4 жыл бұрын
Jack Mehoff I’m the hugest Rik Emmett fan!
@intercommerce 4 жыл бұрын
All amazing high-pitched singers...
@waynecastleman1363 2 жыл бұрын
Absolutely blown away ! Talent at the highest level ✌️😎👍
@timprescott4634 3 жыл бұрын
2:39 - she FEELS it at her age. EXCELLENT!!
@alejuanvb 3 жыл бұрын
This guy is a true artist for the ages...
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