2009: Lawrence Gowan '(You're A) Strange Animal'

Skinny ties are back in style! Which is good for Lawrence Gowan, since they were in style when this classic song was first a hit. He wore a skinny tie then, and he wears one here in 2009. Maybe he never stopped wearing one.
Fashion aside, Lawrence Gowan, with a small band, created a big sound at the Industry Awards during Canadian Music Week 2009, where the crowd sat stunned and almost silent, blown away, mesmerized by his performance of “Strange Animal.” The psychological and dramatic underpinnings of the song were perfectly realized by Gowan, as he showed that songs from the 1980s can still sound fantastic in 2014. The song’s lyrics are a story you’d want to read, the music a bonus!
Gowan wasn’t behind his usual keyboard, playing guitar on this track, complete with a punky, yet still progressive solo that left the audience looking for the Laser Light Show. Guitar Hero! The wolf howl at the end is a perfect touch that enhanced the lycanthropic theme of the classic track.
Lawrence Gowan has been a star since releasing Strange Animal in 1985. He’s had more than 10 charting singles since, he’s received 12 JUNO nominations, won 2 JUNOS and relieved 3 SO CAN awards. Since 1999 he has been touring and recording with classic rock act Styx, as their lead singer and keyboardist.
2014 HD multi-camera edit, assembled from 2009 tracks and SD clips.

[@deplorabledave1048]

I am here because of Stephen Crowder. I finally got curious. This is the PERFECT opening for Crowder and Company, isnt it?? Bwahahaha! I love this song now. I missed it in the 1980's.

[@emocoffeedrinker]

Deplorable Dave you mean Steven crowder?

[@codyhorne8005]

Here because of Stephen Crowder ;)

[@Saltycracka74]

Me too! lol

[@monstermonster7306]

Cody Horne me two Steven Crowder

[@kevincalvanese1016]

Cody Horne same he's the best

[@Wolfie254]

lol Same

[@BuyTheDip627]

Loooool he made me love this song

[@AHumbleAdvisor1912]

here because of crowder.

[@09daljoe]

Yeah.... me too

[@gadielhernandez6113]

Same

[@cashkitty3472]

🤣🤣🤣we all are. They need a Dance mix and re-release

[@lifeisactuallyveryboring.7771]

Fuck yeah.

[@danielqualizza7731]

Who isn’t

[@letstalk9713]

crowder is here because of you.

[@TrumStatus]

Here because of Crowder as well. This song has taken over my life.

[@traleryde3209]

Here because of Crowder as well

[@vladtepes97]

fire the soundman

[@LesPaul2006]

Nah, it was Gowan's fault. He didn't stomp his box.

[@ZeroFighter]

This is about what I'd expect from a live performance. Sure beats going to a show only to see them all standing in place, sounding pretty much exactly like the album, assuming anyone still actually plays live anymore as opposed to pantomiming.

[@BennettParsons1]

I say send him to the fuckin Gulag. He botched the sound big time

[@GusMortis]

You had one job Clark!!!!

[@TheRealJohnStephenson]

"We're definitely getting letters for this..."

[@mikeomoran9256]

"I don't like entertainment "

[@robertjackson2700]

Damn, Gowan was jamming on guitar. Nice.

[@shellyrgarcia2205]

CROWDER!

[@sadlanod]

here because of Crowder

[@wiljj3208]

Louder with Crowder!!

[@anthonyreed480]

Steven Crowder brought me here. This song didn't make it to Australia as far as I can remember, which is a crime against humanity. I LOVE it.

[@harshitmadan6449]

Louder with Crowder, anyone?

[@BS-hq6iz]

I like his guitar solo

[@911copcam]

His voice is the same as the 80s. Seen him on Styx Las Vegas 2004 awesome best show ever really becomes part of the audience... Styx will be in the Northwest next month early I'll be in the Philippines... Awesome Gowen

[@davehightower1851]

It's an interesting blend of instruments and it is quite catchy. It blows my mind how artists come up with their songs and blends of instruments that make it work. I'm totally no talent on that..useless...but music never grows old.

[@jesseroberts1041]

Honestly, good music is just that lmao. Doesn't matter if it's from the year 100 or year 100.000.

[@mikeomoran9256]

You're getting louder with Crowder

[@alexrios7051]

Just had to find out who made that song in Stephen Crowder’s intro. Love the song.

[@ChannelSchen]

Still rockin' the mullet in 2009.

[@fiacradoyle7474]

Very good live performance awesome actually.

[@catsmeow280]

Interesting to see him playing guitar.

[@jonc1901]

Everybody just sitting while a legend performs!?

[@kommi7658]

mabey it's cuz there Canadian?

[@tifflovesmetal]

A Canadian concert is always as lively as the U.S. Maybe they weren't allowed to leave their tables. This isn't your typical hockey arena concert.

[@Ryan-ic1wj]

A legend? He ain't very famous

[@mateonevesmartel1175]

​@@Ryan-ic1wj He's with Styx now so yeah... if he wasn't a legend back then... He is now

[@controlZchannel]

That audience is so award.

[@emant9760]

This was a great performance. I only saw old videos. This surpassed them.

[@JaxdenTaylorLayne]

He needs to play guitar more. I love Gowan on piano, but Gowan on guitar is incredible!

[@Gh0stDiaz]

BadAss 🔥 Track Thank You Lawrence / Band/ Styx/ Crowder

[@MRCazza71290]

I absolutely love this live version of the song!

[@benjaminbaggins7590]

Loving the outro jam!

[@aidengoff6988]

Crowder

[@FunkyCigarette]

What a fun song

[@cindyhimes8597]

New Verison of Strange ANIMAL, with SONS!!!

[@robsenz.]

This mix honestly sounds like a Gowan shreds video...absolutely brutal.

[@TheFailedmessiah]

Crowded needs to have Gowan on the show...

[@themichaelvonavicanale7515]

3:00 drummer wearing an Opeth shirt. Haha. Fantastic.

[@thorondor4012]

Here because of Crowder ❤

[@EricGallant24]

I’m a big Crowder fan but I seem to have missed the episode with this song... just found the song cause I like it. Anyone want to point me to the crowder video?

[@jprobinson6242]

It’s in the intro to his show. If you see a video that’s ~1 hr or longer, it’ll probably be on there, the shorter ones are clips

[@jwebstersmithii7459]

The Harvey Keitel of Pop Music. Dope cut. Same with Criminal Mind and Moonlight Desires.

[@buzzedaldrin6317]

It's weird. He looked about that old in the 80s. Ominous spiritus.

[@slowster2945]

Crowder 2021. Where you at?

[@hummer2223]

WOW WOW WOW!!!

[@daveco1270]

Sound mix was pretty bad. I like this song though, I always thought it was by Rush.

[@davidcrawford6505]

Crowder brought me here.

[@ivdddoxiemama7275]

Your a strange animal that's what I know!!🐅💖

[@leebrinkley9739]

Lwc !

[@mr.anderson1287]

Awesome song

[@Gizmojan]

I wonder if that was his son on the drums?

[@sueellen360]

yes, indeed :)

[@alanwhite7912]

I think the crowd is dead.

[@daveroberts2880]

He's touring again in 2020

[@chestylaroo2084]

2019 still here because of Crowder

[@rp11106]

Here because of Crowder

[@J212-]

Crowder!!!!

[@cindyhimes8597]

Dillon, Cameron, Casey, AG Keyboard

[@cindyhimes8597]

We're both Strange Animals LOL

[@the14u36]

wonder how much it cost to get Sulu to do the intro?

[@Saltycracka74]

Harvey Keitel never sounded better!

[@crimsonlightbinder]

Saltycracka74 best comment :))

[@Ayce1955]

What, no Stick? I are disappoint. :(

[@Ryan-ic1wj]

Lol read description

[@androidoficeandfire9667]

Anyone know if Gowan has mentioned Steven Crowder's using the song

[@KilroyWasHere83]

for how much I hate him in Styx, I like his solo work quite a bit. also, Shout out to Crowder

[@venoumusgammer4112]

Kilroy Was Here just watched his Detroit video from 2015 and realised I've never searched the song up. The first few I saw where him and NotGay Jared so I thought they made the song lol

[@sterlingcollins1577]

Styx should be a Canadian-American rock band which is supposed to.

[@cindyhimes8597]

you also on Lead guitar

[@josiahhutcherson5786]

I'm here because of steven crowder

[@andrewbeith8148]

Boys love good music Rod Stewart Forever Young listen to the lyrics I'm Sisk 62

[@cindyhimes8597]

Cameron, Lead guitar

[@cindyhimes8597]

2 boys and 1 girl, Triplets

[@nayoxd]

Eight thoughts

[@danielqualizza7731]

Who’s a strange a animal (Crowder fan)

[@cindyhimes8597]

Casey, bass guitar

[@GusMortis]

0:59 you're welcome

[@andrewbeith8148]

Andy 61 years old 62 years old

[@atlasstrengthandpower1636]

audio production is atrocious!! FOR SHAME

[@richardstewart7324]

At :56 gowans like wtf

[@jsilence418]

Talented guy , how he ever wound up serving a sentence with STYNX is beyond me, perhaps it pays well ?

[@cindyhimes8597]

Do your research on the band Styx, then you'll understand why he's with them

[@DeminicusSCA]

boy what a slow burn , stick it out till the end.

[@Sibree]

That keyboard seems a bit loud

[@cindyhimes8597]

Dillon drums

[@hauntsforhope]

Steven Crowder 2021

[@armouredviper]

nek minnit.....Crowder emerges and starts pop locking.....bahaha

[@strtupg]

Wolfcop. That is all.

[@vinmilesfewpics]

Crowder made you famous

[@berniejones5093]

He was famous when Crowder was a child.

[@rhythmista7707]

The sound man probably got kicked in the balls after this horrendous mix.. Gowan is notoriously picky with his sound.. On a side note, that drummer likes Joey Ramone with that hair..

[@mrsockmonkey1969]

Great song. Horrific mix☹️

[@m1ndtr1p]

Hah! Drummer has an Opeth shirt on, at least he has good tastes in the music!

[@wakjob961]

So ironic that the drummer has an Opeth shirt on...and this is Crowder's theme song.

[@melusiprinceart1495]

Here because of Crowder as well