A NICE SURPRISE!..| FIRST TIME HEARING Styx - Come Sail Away REACTION

[@carolynnewcomb2153]

Can you imagine growing up in a time where you turn on the radio and you basically hear. great songs all the Time with bands like Styx, Queen, scorpions and Boston and the list goes on and on. I’m old enough to have been able to listen to all of them and it was a really great time with really great music!

[@ageofaquarius6176]

We totally lucked out and didn't know it. I'm 60 and 70's music is my favorite decade. 60's and 80's are full of great music also. My kids know and love this music too. I always say "I raised them right", lol. Have a good one!✌🎶

[@carolynnewcomb2153]

@@ageofaquarius6176 - our kids, ages 18 and 20 love the music too!

[@joplingirl2]

My son (age 21) wore his Styx shirt when he was deployed to the Middle East. He got a lot of comments that he was too young to know about Styx, but he said his mom raised him on Styx. I agree AgeofAquarius - we shared awesome music with our kids that we both can love and enjoy!

[@chance20m]

It was mostly crap then too. People only remember the good and forget the bad.

[@RussellsHouse]

Yes, we saw the greatest music ever made: from 70s Rock, to 70s Country & 70s Funk to 80's Rock and then 90s Rap. Rock died after Grunge Rap and Country have become produced Pop.

[@isabellegarza9070]

You HAVE to do "Renegade" he would love, and Babe she would love.

[@BarryGGould]

renegade definitely and grand illusion

[@suecasso5489]

Yes Renegade! Isabel steering you in the right direction.

[@elizabethstrawn445]

styx lorelei IS amazing

[@hkrusey]

Love to see Amber listen to babe

[@Shawn4815162342]

Lady

[@TrashPandaActual]

Jordan: "I thought we were going to get into something a little heavier..." Me: "Just wait." You have to check out "Renegade" or "Lady" next time you do Styx.

[@DewayneGore]

I was thinking the same thing. Growing up, I quickly learned that it was Styx' trademark to start off with a slow ballad before slamming you back in your seat.

[@kelaEQ2]

You would have though he learned his lesson when he did Free Bird...

[@gman2893]

Hahaha.... totally thought the same thing. Completely agree with both those songs for their next Styx reactions... great choices

[@janetheslet8667]

When you see someone in their 60’s, just know we had great music growing up.

[@jodij6280]

Not just 60s, I'm in my mid-50s and there was never a bad song on the radio. Except Culture Club, that is. lol!

[@modawg1111]

I’m 55, saw them Live @ The Seattle Center Coliseum in 1980 ! My 1st of many of the Rock Concerts I attended growing up ! I was 12 ! 😊

[@jodij6280]

Agree 💯 %.

[@afoolsbabybear2266]

@@jodij6280 Culture club? they’re not that bad.

[@jodij6280]

@@afoolsbabybear2266 Everyone has different tastes. When I first heard them I thought a girl was singing.

[@pattyestrada6]

“Renegade” and “Blue Collar Man” are a must. I think Jordan would really like these, it’s the heavier side of Styx, but not heavy enough that Amber wouldn’t like it 😉

[@Country_boy-sz3bn]

Facts

[@mikeciboroski3849]

I agree these to songs rock

[@Country_boy-sz3bn]

Mr Roboto.

[@amyrhoades8735]

I was about to suggest Renegade! My fav Styx song and a nice contrast to the style of this one.

[@debradillard315]

Forgot about Renegade. Yes its a must. Thanks you for reminding me!!!!

[@hrobb8895]

This is a shortened version of the song that you listened to. That's why the transition from soft to hard seems so abrupt. Go back and listen to the studio version off of the album Grand Illusion.

[@Michigan_farmboy]

I was waiting for the reaction to the bridge/breakdown. Never heard it without it.

[@brettmanus7904]

If you don't this was pointless, FFS!

[@dubbystep100]

Agree. You missed the best part of the song-spacey ride.

[@aebalc]

And then listen to The Grand Illusion.

[@michaeldecker3480]

Or try return to paradise live in Chicago

[@talonshadows4587]

Styx named after the river that separates the lands of the living from the lands of the dead in Greek mythology. They spell it the way spelled in the Myths. Dennis DeYoung is incredible on a keyboard and an amazing vocalist. Tommy Shaw was also part of Styx. Enjoy Blessed Be

[@dianeorr8937]

Awesome! Thanks for sharing!

[@RayfordRaySiegel]

Have y'all seen this, about the River Styx, in an episode of "The Simpsons"? kzbin.info/www/bejne/nZXRp4KHd7Sdpdk

[@timhonigs6859]

Greek mythology. Love it, and Styx is one of my fave 80s soft rock bands.

[@itsmedino]

Blessed Be

[@gerryweed7697]

the new singer of Styx is Lawrence Gowan . listen his song from his solo career .. Criminal Mind . Strange Animal ... Moonlight desire .. 😎👍

[@bertranddwight2944]

If you see this comment... Listen to the album version because there is a big piece missing from this video... an amazing synthesizer/keyboard work that musically emulates the sounds of when, according to the story, he "climbed aboard the starship and headed for the skys". They played the entire song with the synthesizer solo when I saw them live in Chicago and it was amazing. Styx is definitely one of my best concert memories.

[@73cgreene]

Second this. In case y'all come back around to this song - that keyboard solo is a cool breakdown in the middle

[@BajaFL]

Yes! They are missing out! They would absolutely love the missing portion of this amazing song!

[@winslowjoy2629]

Is this the "Radio Edit"?

[@johnfrench2706]

I agree, that keyboard part is integral to the song, I skipped back to the beginning of the vid because I missed hearing it, but its definitely an edit, it cuts out his vocal crescendo also.

[@SaraHessXXIV]

I’m so bad because I like the song better without it 🤦‍♀️ Forgive me!

[@moondoggie7293]

This was the short version. There's a great "cosmic" interlude in the full version that you missed out on.

[@xoxxobob61]

Yes I was hoping this was the long version of the song instead!

[@fdtori]

yeah, seriously! it's one of the best parts of the song, right before the where the lyrics mention aliens! You should check out the 6 minute version.

[@gunhedd5375]

Thank you. I thought something was missing. Totally forgot about the synth interlude. But it seemed kinda short. 😎

[@unreeled8184]

The single edit is even worse. It clocks at 3:12 and also removes the second verse.

[@mtlmn1971]

Yep. I was waiting for it then realized this is the shorter version.

[@claimguy]

Try "Lady" - if Amber doesn't cry I will be surprised. The live one is okay, but please do the original studio, or 1995 re-recorded version. It is the most beautiful rock love song ever written and recorded. Lilting piano introduction that blows Come Sail Away "away" and then drops into the most harmonic thunderous chord riffs you can imagine. It just effin SOARS. Styx had a unique ability to make power chords angelic and doing it as part of a transition that made your jaw drop. No one else comes close.

[@Renkk17]

Also "Babe"

[@rhondamcbath6279]

Wow, I've really never been a big fan of this group, I've never heard anyone that had so much info...I was listening to ACDC, Van Halen, Journey....to many to count. This was a pretty good though 🙂

[@nickmitsialis]

For a Dennis DeYoung song that moved me, I have to go with his solo release, 'Desert Moon'. I don't know if it's the nostalgia or the kind of touching music video that accompanied it on MTV but it got me 'right there'(tm)

[@claimguy]

@@rhondamcbath6279 I guess a group that gets you through most of the traumatic moments of adolescence can inspire a certain amount of passion - LOL. Here is a tip. Styx became REALLY big after the album Equinox came out. Equinox is just sublime. In addition to Lady, it has songs reflecting my comments and is the pinnacle of Styx's melodic creativity and achievement, IMHO. You might like; Lorelei, Mother Dear, Lonely Child, and and Suite Madame Blue (an absolute Opus). Headphones, headphones headphones, and do Suite Madame Blue last, lying on a bed, in the dark - LOL. Go for the full 14 year old experience. I have goosebumps writing this...........

[@donavonhoward114]

Lady was Styx first hit

[@kellylaflash1016]

Can't be said enough: you gotta do the Styx song 'Renegade'.

[@steveeverett1736]

and also Domo Arigato (Mr Roboto Album)

[@deebell510]

@@steveeverett1736 The song is called "Mr. Roboto".

[@elcaldy4435]

@@steveeverett1736 yuck

[@topaazmoons1]

Totally agree with you on Renegade. :)

[@lenacaruso699]

Blue Collar Man also

[@Long2556]

Amber is clearly an old soul. She's been here many times before. She picks up on things (by her facial reaction) that defies her time and place. Role reversal: Jay is of the earth, but she is of the universe...

[@CyberChunk77]

I'll say this, Amber is more timeless with her appreciations. Don't really truck with all that galactic stuff (sounds a bit hippie for this old punk rocker... all love still) but I think, materially, you're right. That said, Jay is wonderfully captivated by some things she isn't. Good pairing!

[@jazzy1260]

Dennis DeYoung is one of the most underrated vocalists in rock. Dude had pipes!

[@kevinmcpherson4379]

Still does! ❤

[@dannylawson5992]

NO DOUBT !

[@donnafields2271]

One of my favorite singers…love Dennis’s voice. He can still sing too, being in his 70’s. ❤

[@CollegeTom]

@@kevinmcpherson4379 Well, he hasn't toured in years.

[@pwood2295]

Agree, i think "Lady", is a really good show of his voice.

[@donstuard2546]

This was not the full version of the song. Missing the synthesizer solo This was the original radio version. Styx was always considered a progressive rock band. I consider them excellent! Their albums Grand Illusion and Pieces of Eight are their best. Try my favorite song of of pieces of eight ' queen of spades'!

[@bgaona]

Exactly! They missed the most interesting part of the song!

[@markd5067]

@@bgaona Yeah they did! I was disappointed 😞

[@markstoudenmire4935]

I was hoping that this was going to have the keyboard interlude, but unfortunately...

[@deebell510]

Cornerstone was good too, and Crystal Ball is amazing.

[@mitchwinthrop]

I was only interested in their reaction to that part. lol

[@wickedmirage]

Best song about Alien abduction ever!

[@HeavyTopspin]

And of course, once you hear the first part of the song, you have to finish it.

[@arlenem6659]

Lol

[@allensaunders449]

He went voluntarily

[@charlesparker838]

Lmao what are you talking about? 😅😅😅😅

[@wickedmirage]

@@charlesparker838 You never read the lyrics? Last verse of the song, "I thought that they were angels, But to my surprise, We climbed aboard their starship, We headed for the skies" Get it now?

[@CyberCross222]

This song hits me hard everytime. My best friend died in a car crash at 27 years old. That transition doesn't make it any less emotional with those lyrics. That transition is the most emotional part. Reflections in the waves spark my memory. Some happy, some sad. I think of childhood friends, and the dreams we had. We lived happily forever, or 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" I really have a hard time keeping it together through this song. It really hits hard. It's a beautiful song.

[@raymondbarry4196]

"We definitely have to hear more of Styx" - I feel like that is a bit of an understatement :)

[@joelopez6439]

crystal ball is another great song

[@charliemiller1123]

Dennis DeYoung is the lead singer, Tommy Shaw is the guitarist. "Babe" and "Lady" are songs to listen and react to.

[@dianeorr8937]

I always got confused Styx Lady with Little River Band Lady. Both sre awesome!

[@marcmarc1967]

@@dianeorr8937 Don't forget the Kenny Rogers version.

[@francisseidel8014]

@@marcmarc1967 - Kenny Roger's Lady was written by Lionel Richie.

[@Jamesleekirk]

Both excellent numbers!!!

[@wendylynn4318]

Tommy Shaw also was a lead singer in the band. He wrote and sang Blue collar Man and I believe he sang renegade as well.

[@whidbeyhiker4364]

I was wearing a Styx concert t-shirt when my wife and I got married, can't listen to a complete song without breaking down. My wife passed away last October.

[@toywrench1]

Oh that is so sad. We need eternal friends.

[@urhurt21]

Always remember NEVER regret! Love and hope to you!

[@meggiles6848]

I am so sorry. You know that she is still with you. Watching over you.

[@geralddupuy1226]

So sorry for your loss I know it hurts but sail away and carry on !!!

[@Guiltless765]

Hang in there..Time makes it a little easier..The good memories will never die.

[@beverlybrown2673]

Styx, Kansas, Boston, sounds of the late 70s and early 80s. Those where the days when one hit wonders were better than many of the "stars" of today.

[@Basai7]

Oh yes...they need to review "Dust In The Wind"! 🔥👍🏻🎶✨💕

[@theodoreritola7641]

Some good 70s music right here ,,,

[@theodoreritola7641]

Mid 70s ,... This is a 70s Party ,,

[@paperbagfilms]

Bloody damn straight. I’m 60, and I know this music very well.

[@coolworx]

Sailing, Christopher Cross. Cool Change, Little River Band. Sundown, Gordon Lightfoot. Baker Street, Gerry Rafferty. Fire and Rain, James Taylor. That would be a normal set of music on a soft rock station in the late 70's. I didn't quite appreciate it as much at the time... I was into Yes, Pink Floyd and ELO.

[@TheMedievalman9]

"Babe." You need to hear "Babe" by these guys. You'll love it just as much as this one, if not more. And for a more modern song from them, "Show Me the Way."

[@jonlate4581]

Show Me The Way is a great song. Not sure I'd consider it 'modern', it came out 31 years ago. They're still around, they just released a new album a couple of months ago.

[@TheMedievalman9]

@@jonlate4581 Jesus... Had it been _that_ long? Good lord. I somehow got old.

[@talonshadows4587]

Check out the full album titled "The Grand Illusion". Every track is pure gold

[@deanroddey2881]

When they were at their most prog'y. If they'd have continued down that vein, it would have been so much better.

[@annpilgrim7685]

Yes!!!🙌🏼

[@wmason1961]

I love that album. My Mom used to get incredibly angry at me for repeatedly singing along with it while wearing headphones. The grand illusion is still applicable today.

[@dougthompson5449]

I bought the "Grand Illusion" album when I was around 18. I was amazed at how every song on the album was fantastic.

[@deanroddey2881]

@@dougthompson5449 I was 17 I think, and it definitely stood out. It managed to be both progressive and incredibly listenable at the same time, which is difficult to do. Oh, I just checked and I was 15 actually. Maybe I didn't really discover it for a couple years.

[@brent4770]

"Man in the wilderness" "Castle Walls" "suite madame blue" are a must!!!

[@KayeWhye]

Three of my favorites! I like the way you think!

[@frndofbear]

Can you imagine? I grew up in the 1970's/1980's. We had these fantastic songs coming out EVERY single week!

[@jodij6280]

I was a teenager in the 80s, every time I turned on the radio there was nothing but great music.

[@eionscones1447]

I concur

[@kevinneville1917]

Can you imagine when they played this song at the highschool dance and trying to dance to it? ;o]

[@susancunningham2671]

me too! head phones and bunk beds

[@frndofbear]

OMG! That is exactly how I listened. 😊

[@pipperlou6753]

Dennis Deyoung has the voice of an angel, but Tommy Shaw, the lead guitarist, also has an amazing voice!

[@daniellegoldsmith9782]

I prefer Tommy, actually. He saved that band from oblivion.

[@wendylynn4318]

@toronto daddy it's true. I love Dennis but he was into that whole Mr roboto crap.

[@doorran]

Tommy had one of the most underrated voices in all rock... but he was a power house.

[@ML-jk3sz]

@toronto daddy Tommy has a MUCH better voice and is way more controlled than Dennis.

[@daniellegoldsmith9782]

@toronto daddy - it's true. Their biggest hits came when Tommy joined the band.

[@groujo1]

You should definitely listen to the studio version. This is a shortened version without a really cool trippy interlude and an even more triumphant final verse.

[@mournblade1066]

Yep. That synthesizer solo is amazing, along with the string synth going through a phaser.

[@corchem]

This is NOT a live version, just a single cut, made short for radio play.

[@bobmathis-friedman6742]

Styx is named after the river leading to the Afterlife Underworld in Greek Mythology.

[@myerschrism]

Amber's expression of shock halfway through the song was priceless! Totally caught off guard. I was like, "Wait for it...wait for it..."

[@pk808]

If you weren’t expecting this ending then wait till you hear “Renegade”🤘🏼

[@fredwilson9656]

"Styx" is the river from Greek Mythology that separates the newly dead from the afterlife. To cross the river you must ride the ferry piloted by Charon and pay him two coins. In ancient Greece bodies were buried with two coins holding the eyelids closed. If you were buried without the coins you were trapped on the wrong side of the river and would eventually go mad and jump in, but the river kept all the souls who entered its waters.

[@marcieharreld286]

Great story!!🤘🤘

[@maggiewinsatt5678]

Which is why I always carry 2 pennies in my purse, my Hubby & 15 yrs old son now does the same (for the kiddo it took watching Boondock Saints to make him understand but he gets it now)

[@maggiewinsatt5678]

@@texas2547 though I do know the prayer (word for word with the Irish accent included) I will say in my own "So Mote It Be! God Speed & Goddess Bless" wherever your Soul travels next

[@earldeanpowell]

Sad Sails of Charon...kids don't know mythology any longer but they feel afirmed!

[@maggiewinsatt5678]

@@texas2547 Blessings! Not every tale needs to hold meaning to you, but the ones that do should have deep strong roots! You are not learning but remembering....

[@secolerice]

The River Styx separates the realm of the living from the dead in old Greek mythology. This brings to mind a great song called "Don't Pay the Ferryman" by Chris de Burgh. Charon is the ferryman who takes the dead souls over for a coin in payment. Don't pay him until you get to the other side, the song warns.

[@vdoman]

also read once that Styx was the river of hate.

[@user-yg6ft1iu1i]

Wow I had completely forgotten about Don’t Pay the Ferryman. Great tune Thanks

[@MrJoseph1227]

@@vdoman I think it's the river of Hades not hate.

[@vdoman]

@@MrJoseph1227 I could be wrong. I do know about Charon and the ferryboat, but I thought I read somewhere bout 9 rivers in Hell, and that STYX was the river of hate..

[@jamieshue6145]

Love Chris DeBurgh and Don’t pay the ferryman!!!!

[@trillessaify]

I'm sure someone has already said this, but I will anyway. The thing where it starts slow/soft, and then hits you with that rock beat, is pretty much the definition of the power ballad. I love, love, love STYX!!!

[@serasmile6026]

Your next Styx song should be “Babe”

[@TechnicallyTexan]

Ditto this!

[@TechnicallyTexan]

Babe, I love you!

[@TheStefan6969]

💯❤🤗

[@ffjsb]

Babe is a bit pop. Not their best song.

[@Kim-hc5si]

THIS.

[@jefffiore7869]

Styx is a very underrated band, got to see them in concert once, they were awesome!!

[@rickycoleman8841]

I seen them 3 x and they delivered every time

[@mrflipvideodude]

I've seen them too..one of the best concert I've been to..

[@jefffiore7869]

@@mrflipvideodude 🙂

[@professionalvampire1]

I never saw Styx in concert, but I once saw Dennis DeYoung. I can't remember most of the songs he did, but this was definitely one of them.

[@Jamesleekirk]

Styx. 1978. Hammersmith Odeon, London. Awesome show!!

[@brotherbreeze8351]

And, For the Record - You haven't done Styx until you've done " *_Renegade_* ".

[@chrisakarazor9612]

I had the 45.

[@dj-h8735]

Absolutely must do Renegade.

[@mongolith1]

Blue Collar Man - the hidden jewel on Renegade

[@StarLTaylor]

Head banging before head banging was a thing!

[@theresapaez513]

Right!

[@rickmeadows555]

Best concert lineup I’ve been to- Styx, REO Speedwagon and Journey. Thank you life for letting me live in a time with music like this to grow up with. ❤️❤️❤️

[@bkkintegral]

Was that a Day on the Green at Oakland Coliseum?

[@Mr.56Goldtop]

WOW!!

[@danabean4408]

I saw that lineup in Hartford in the early 2000’s awesome!

[@ejdupont]

I was just typing that when I saw your entry. These 3 bands got all the radio play in the early 80s.

[@kimlooff2401]

So very lucky ❤❤❤

[@amberdot42]

I love how Amber didn’t close her eyes or sway and Rob didn’t move his head for a full minute into the song,. You both just stared at the video wide eyed, could tell how the song was grabbing you from the start. The advantage to knowing the songs though is knowing exactly when the transition is coming and watching your faces for the reaction at that moment! For Rob and his love of piano someday try a lesser known/played Billy Joel song called Billy The Kid

[@nzlemming]

Captain Jack, from the same album, would also be a good listen.

[@michaelkeller4090]

That was a shorter 'radio' version. In the middle was a long instrumental. What is nice about Styx, is that there are three members that sing lead. You could not have started with a better song than 'Come Sail Away', but I would recommend 'Castle Walls', 'Crystal Ball', 'Babe' (their first major hit), 'Snowblind'....ah so many hits. Thank you for hitting Styx!

[@nodoubt46able]

yeah, you guys haveeeeee to listen to the other version, that mid song instrumental they do is the besttt part of the song!

[@zatoichi1]

Definitely, I don't think I'd ever heard this short version. They always played the longer album version on classic rock radio when I heard this growing up. Very disappointing not to hear that instrumental, such a key part of the song. I vote for a another reaction to the proper version. You'll love it.

[@R.POWELL]

Hey Squad, there is a longer version of this song. So many memories from this time.

[@alrivers2297]

Yes, I wanted to see their reaction to that trippy synth break

[@bsanderfer]

Yes. In my many comments begging them to do this song, I actually mentioned they should do a lyric video instead of the official video, since the official video is the single version and cuts out the entire middle portion of the song where all the cool music is. Hopefully they'll listen to this song on their own outside the channel so they can hear it in its full version.

[@Habichiwoowoo]

They need to hear the full version...

[@bsanderfer]

@Ponyboy Curtis I agree with you. The single version butchers the song.

[@carolvaness9779]

Another example of the creativity of the musicians back then. We were so blessed to grow up with so much great music in the 60's, 70's and 80's.

[@jamesdurden7924]

"Show me the Way" is great song by Styx and with all the craziness in the world the message really holds up today.

[@cherylsetzer4937]

This was the song I always listed to when we found out my then 14 year old son had cancer. It somehow helped me.

[@jennifermorris6848]

Amen. Makes me cry.

[@wendylynn4318]

I always think of the Peter Frampton song from Frampton comes alive.

[@Goatslife657]

Love that song

[@KathleenActonHA]

That song helped me so much at a hard time in my life

[@renevious]

"This isn't usual". There's nothing "usual" about the music of Styx. I've seen them in concert twice. Absolutely magical.

[@margaretburnham5683]

I saw Styx in concert years ago, I believe in Cincinnati, Ohio. Kansas opened for them

[@allondvdandmore]

I saw them as a warm up band for Blue Oyster cult in the 70's. They were great.

[@alliepantsss]

I got to see Dennis Deyoung perform with the Jacksonville symphony. Magic.

[@Stephanie-ik1vq]

"Babe" and "Grand Illusion" are must listen to from Styx!

[@johnsaldana8667]

Please!! Not Babe!!! First of all that's my nickname and I cried enough when my girlfriend left me and this album came out and that song was a big hit!!! And I went to go see them live and sat there crying while they sang the song at the Forum in LA ...I don't need to hear it again!!! ... OK... I like a good cry too...

[@kathieovercash8414]

I'm so grateful all of these incredible singers knew their calling. I can't imagine life without any of them.

[@ryanking529]

Two Styx songs that you’d probably most enjoy are “Lady” & “Renegade”.

[@scgreek1114]

My personal favorite by this band is "The Best of Times." Really emphasizes their vocals and harmonies.

[@pfcampos7041]

Yes, I luv that song I had it in my head for days just recently! "The headlines read these are the worst of times. I do believe its true.When people lock their doors and hide inside..." Could have been written this year.😕

[@PMunkS]

@@pfcampos7041 The lyrics come flooding back... "...rumor has it, its the end of paradise. But I know, if the world just passed us by *Baby I know* , I wouldn't have to cry no, no"

[@wendyt7958]

Oh Man....you gotta listen to the album version to this song. There's a whole break down part that makes you feel like your sailing!

[@josephfarber3973]

OK YOU GUYS.......FOR REAL.........WATCHING YOU GUYS IS LIKE REDISCOVERING THE MUSIC I HAVE LISTENED TO FOR 30 YEARS. YOU GUYS ROCK.....THANK YOU

[@scottsopher6825]

Styx's "Too much time on my hands" - one of my favorites, is a must listen. Also, I heard another group the other day you need to check out: Kansas - "Carry on wayward son", "Dust in the Wind" and "Point of no return".

[@thorfinsky1427]

"Dust in the Wind" is EPIC.

[@cinnaminpannos6444]

Kansas is wonderful.". "Dust in the Wind" a mystick song.

[@ArtofFreeSpeech]

If you haven't watched the "Live at Darryl's House" with Tommy Shaw, give it a watch. They do Renegade and Too Much Time on My Hands, and both are well worth listening to.

[@BeastrealDT]

Amber will absolutely truly fall in love with Styx when she hears their song, "Babe." ✌️

[@theintern7472]

This!!!!

[@jimrupe9991]

Uh huh.

[@TheTempleOfBoom]

The song that broke up Styx.....I hated it..still do .

[@BradenMcClure-q6k]

​​@@TheTempleOfBoomno one asked get lost idiot

[@Shrykespeare]

Love this song, and love Styx! Grew up listening to this group (blasting from my sister's stereo). They had so many great songs, including "Babe", "Too Much Time On My Hands", and "Mr. Roboto." FYI - Styx was a river in Greek mythology where the souls of the recently deceased were ferried to the underworld.

[@cnatview]

Yes... Babe!

[@mtlmn1971]

Miss America too. I think he'll like that. JY let's loose on it.

[@wendylynn4318]

I don't understand the love around here for Mr roboto. Absolute dreck in my opinion, and the nadir of Styx.

[@cindemcclurg9294]

Styx always makes me feel so happy!! Being a sailor, hearing it takes me back out on the boat with my crew!! The spelling of STYX comes from the mythological river in Greek mythology. You should listen to Mr. Roboto. By the way, the lead on "Come Sail Away" was sung by Dennis De Young Thank you for bringing us these great memories!!

[@normanhutcheson812]

For a “trippy” experience, as Amber would call it, they should listen to “Too Much Time On My Hands!”

[@steveeverett1736]

definitely Too Much Time on My Hands. I was working at a record stores in one of my first jobs and I loved Styx. I'd also recommend stuff from the Police like: Don't Stand So Close to me , Synchronicity and Every Breathe You Take

[@patrickbuckley344]

Great choice- one of my favorites! Clever - tongue n cheek lyrics☺

[@michellebarry1555]

Styx is an iconic band with a HUGE catalog! Dennis DeYoung (lead singer) has such a distinct voice! Classically trained! All of them are amazing musicians.

[@kt.7257]

Yes indeed well put!

[@mnrodriguez]

Agree!

[@recoveringbaptist2749]

Dennis DeYoung and Tommy Shaw on guitar. Fabulous combo.

[@michellebarry1555]

@@recoveringbaptist2749 💯

[@trentsevern2866]

who's classically trained?

[@iabconsulting]

Although Dennis DeYoung is no longer with Styx, he still performs on his own. Styx is still making albums today and just started a new tour. Next try "Heavy Metal Poisoning" or "Grand Illusion" These are songs where they rock. "Babe" and "Lady" are by Dennis and to his wife, both are top 10 hits in their day. These are slow songs.

[@deebell510]

Lady starts out slow, but doesn't end that way.

[@sallyatticum]

I saw Dennis DeYoung in Palm Springs in 2006. He was magical.

[@TardedWifey]

Fun fact, Gowen, who was popular in the 80's is now the lead singer for Styx

[@krazyj1957]

Come Sail Away was one of the most-played songs back in the '70s.

[@trjbrew]

"Lady" and "Suite Madame Blue" are a couple of must listens.

[@dorindacunningham9452]

"Lady" for sure.

[@Lab-Rat]

“Fooling Yourself” is one of many great ones Styx recorded. Paradise Theater is a masterpiece of an album not to mention their earlier stuff

[@komments]

I was lucky enough to see Paradise Theater live.

[@danwingo7512]

Pianist and vocalist Dennis DeYoung has an incredible voice, and you absolutely have to give "Lady" a listen.

[@kevindonachie1593]

Also you gotta listen to Angry Young Man ( Fooling Yourself )

[@ralphlarson8773]

I'm so glad I was born in 70 and grew up listening to this kind of music and still do! All of the songs by Styx are awesome

[@ucalledmecrazy2]

Dennis DeYoung is one of the GREATEST singers and writers EVER! Check out his last tour and it's still this good!!!

[@frankrossi6972]

Indeed, the angels were ETs. Styx was "Ancient Aliens" before "Ancient Aliens." You gotta hear the full version with the trippy bridge. It teases the Big Reveal and makes for a more dramatic buildup. I generally like live versions, but this one doesn't do the song justice, and reactors always end up with it, so it's probably on top of the search results. kzbin.info/www/bejne/m4qmd6WZeNabbbM

[@GregPappasJr]

Yes, I just commented about the cooler version. :)

[@corchem]

SAD the picked this version, it is an edited single cut for short play on radio. Very sad they did not get the full song...

[@seangilbert19658]

Yep, I was waiting for the full version of the song with the cool bridge too.

[@Jim.G]

Yeah, you guys should listen to the studio version now. This version is only about half the song, there's a great instrumental section in the middle they cut out. Radio edits did that a lot with prog rock songs back in the day.

[@traviswoodfin3044]

This is good but the full "Studio" version you will Absolutely love.

[@reallymysterious4520]

For more Styx I would recommend two of their slightly longer epic songs - Castle Walls or Suite Madame Blue - you'll love either one of them

[@melprophet1936]

Yes! Those are good suggestions for a deeper dive into their music.

[@SuprousOxide]

I'd go with several other songs off this album. Grand Illusion, Fooling Yourself or Miss America

[@reallymysterious4520]

@@melprophet1936 Thank you my friend !

[@One_Proud_Papa]

Suite is probably my favorite Styx song.

[@CardiacCat]

I almost suggested Castle Walls since it's part of "The Grand Illusion" but figured I would start at the opening song

[@jonweaver4605]

Not all but some songs transport you back in time..this is one of those songs

[@roccaclassico9028]

The lead guitarist, Tommy Shaw, also sings lead vocals & wrote many of their songs. "Fooling Yourself (The Angry Young Man)", "Renegade", "Blue Collar Man", and "Boat On The River" (this one features a mandolin and accordian) are a few of my favorites by Shaw.

[@Hollingsworth2781]

To me, Dennis wrote almost all of their top songs. There is no Styx without Dennis DeYoung.

[@nazgullo]

Love boat on the river

[@cattlejax]

@@Hollingsworth2781 I agree. Current Styx without DDY is just a cover band with bad botox. Bury the hatchet & get back together for the fans before it's too late.

[@bondoman2k]

I was around when they started, I grew up about 50 miles south of them. They actually played at my high school shortly after recording their very first album, and "Lady" was their first hit. Shaw may be a good guitar player, and yes, he wrote and sang some of their songs, but the sound that sent them to the top of the charts was Dennis DeYoung, plain and simple. And for you fans of Dennis, he is still singing and recording (although with the feud going on between Shaw and DeYoung, it's not likely they will ever get back together as a group). Matter of fact, look up one of Dennis' newest, "Isle of Misanthrope" here on You Tube. ;) (if you do listen, listen carefully to the very last line of the song, and watch the images on the screen, it references this exact song, Come Sail Away. ;) )

[@Hollingsworth2781]

@@cattlejax Dennis a pain to work with, but he was the founding member of the bans, wrote most of their really big hits and is one of the more iconic singers in the business.

[@Highrider_Phil_C]

Right out of the 70's, time to reminisce. They have so many killer songs, a few of my favorites are Blue Collar Man, Renegade, and Crytal Ball. Music is food for the souls so bon appétit.

[@centuryrox]

"Miss America" "Man in the Wilderness" "Suite Madam Blue" "Lady" "Lorelei" "Half-Penny, Two-Penny"

[@Highrider_Phil_C]

@@centuryrox Yes, I should have put Lady up there.

[@doplinger1]

Lots of great Styx stuff out there - the albums "Grand Illusion " and "Pieces of Eight" are masterpieces. A very underappreciated song is "Snowblind", though they had a ton of hits. Dennis DeYoung was the lead there, though Tommy Shaw also sang lead on a lot of them, and Big Jim had some too. You can tell a difference between songs that Dennis wrote and those that Tommy wrote, they typically have different vibes, but it's all great!

[@diceportz7107]

Snowblind was a big radio hit in my area.

[@pfcampos7041]

Totally agree about Snowblind!

[@davidsullivan4749]

You got to watch the video to the song don't let it end

[@richardweber257]

There is a song from the album “Equinox” called “Lorelei”. This would be for Amber…

[@francisseidel8014]

Lorelei was their second top 40 hit.

[@GregPourciau]

Yes one of my favorite Styx songs!!!

[@josephcote6120]

Great suggestion.

[@mattshaw6180]

"Fooling Yourself" is a really satisfying Styx song; it's aged well. "Crystal Ball" highlights some beautiful guitar playing from Tommy Shaw.

[@TheKelinrose]

This is a beautiful song.. Styx has some beautiful and some funny songs too. Too much time on my hands and renegade are sooo amazing and fun. another beautiful song is Lady. (it's one of my favorites.)

[@cjpew]

My favorites also, especially the first 2 you mentioned.

[@daronbaird6060]

Lady was a song by the Little River Band (Yes, they should listen to that), could you mean Babe?

[@chriso6719]

Renegade is my favorite. Do you think they'll notice the hand claps on Too Much 👏👏 Time On My Hands?LOL

[@chriso6719]

@@daronbaird6060 Styx have a song called Lady as well.

[@laritownsend2527]

@@daronbaird6060 Lady was written by DeYoung for his wife. He sings it too. Totally different song

[@michaelproulx5795]

Yes great group my favorite singer is Dennis DeYoung you should also listen to babe ,lady Don’t let it end, And his biggest solo hit which was Desert Moon

[@kurts605]

The whole fantastic synthesizer solo, which is absolutely necessary and really raises the song to a high level, is missing from this version. BUMMER!

[@philpiercy2588]

Vevo chops up any great rock song. Check out lady from Styx 2

[@GetBackJoe1969]

FACTS

[@jcbass2u]

Left out the whole A.R.P. Odyssey part, so much missing from the song....

[@jamesbasile4589]

Was about to say this. The way it builds and then just explodes when everything comes back in is a big part of the song.

[@jeffreyroberts4156]

You'll have to listen to the full album studio version of the song which is a bit longer. Dennis DeYoung (keyboardist/vocalist) takes you on a journey with the synths before the last verse is song, and that's where the guitars come out in full force.

[@davenoppe8574]

Tommy Shaw is a great guitarist that doesn’t get enough credit. Grand Illusion great album

[@RandomGuyDan]

He's a great singer too

[@wendylynn4318]

@toronto daddy it's all relative I guess. Who ye are comparing him to.

[@francisseidel8014]

Tommy Shaw didn't even play guitar for his Styx audition. He was hired because he could sing JC's part in Lady.

[@sheilacollins5127]

A lot of songs from back in the day had complex switch-ups and tempo changes, alternating lead singers, and other poetic and artistic touches. We didn't care if you could dance all the way through it because we danced like nobody was watching 🙂. The music was great (most of it, anyway) because the musicians cared about the stories and the songs. There's a lot of poetry in all those songs.

[@jodyjackson5475]

So well said. Yes!

[@raross6119]

Real musicians not just an image

[@thorsforge2905]

Paradise theater. Mid/late 70's tune, still relevant today.

[@bigdavezilla]

"Mr. Roboto", "Renegade", and "Blue Collar Man (Long Nights)", "Lady", and "Fooling Yourself (The Angry Young Man)" are all great Styx songs.

[@baronvonsatan]

"Mr. Roboto" is one of those songs that, even if you don't like it, eventually you will. (Unless you're a diehard Styx purist or something, I guess.)

[@chriso6719]

Lead singer on this song is Dennis DeYoung, who is no longer with the group. Lawrence Gowan replaced him. Dennis sang on some songs, the more ballad or Broadway type songs, while guitarist Tommy Shaw sang on others, the more rock songs. Guitarist James 'JY' Young sang a couple. Try Renegade or Too Much Time On My Hands next, which features Tommy on vocals.

[@laritownsend2527]

Tommy was on Daryl's House. He can still get way up there. He's one of my all time faves

[@dianeorr8937]

Love the info.. Amazing. Thank you!

[@chriso6719]

@@laritownsend2527 I saw that, it was excellent.

[@chriso6719]

@@dianeorr8937 You're Welcome.

[@francisseidel8014]

Dennis was not all ballads or Broadway. He wrote 7 out 8 their top ten hits. Dennis is the reason Styx had any fame. Without Dennis writing Lady, Styx would have never received any national fame and that was with John Curulewski not Tommy Shaw. Those who put down Dennis put down Styx.

[@elmarco777]

I've seen Styx 5 times when I was younger in Montreal and at our school dances we always had bands and they always played sticks I'm 61 now that was a long time ago.

[@skiavalanche]

Definitely have to do Crystal Ball. My favorite Styx song. Tommy Shaw’s vocals are sublime. Snowblind is great, too. Both guitarists (Tommy Shaw and James Young) sing on on it

[@lilpoohbear653]

YES!!!

[@margaretburnham5683]

That's an awesome song

[@pfcampos7041]

I luv Snowblind its one of my faves too.

[@jensflock8365]

Love love that song!,,

[@bobduerwald9805]

The lead singer on this song, Dennis DeYoung, had one big hit as a solo act: Desert Moon. It is a song you cannot miss!

[@laurakali6522]

And the video!

[@bsanderfer]

Two big hits. "Call Me" was also very popular.

[@DizJakeOG]

I love that song Desert Moon.

[@rogerkimble]

I personally love his song Harry's Hands - a song about his father...brings me chills

[@samiis1260]

Their first big hit was "lady" I think you would both enjoy it and why not start at the beginning cause there are a lot of awesome Styx songs for you guys to go through.

[@deanlindholm8663]

One of the all time greatest singers in my book

[@peckish_tooth6515]

"The Best of Times" has some Awesome vocal harmonies.

[@RhiannonRowland]

Renegade for sure! Love Styx, saw them in concert just 2 years ago, they put on a great show!

[@herobreaker9011]

Great reaction! This is probably Styx' most popular and well-known song, but they've got a bunch of good ones: "Renegade", "Babe", "Suite Madame Blue", "Mr. Roboto", and "Blue Collar Man" are just a few.

[@f.r.wilson7603]

This song (which is my absolute favorite song EVER) will make you an instant Styx fan. Babe, Too much Time on My Hands, Renegade, and Snowblind cement that fandom. Styx is one of the all-time greats.

[@carasteed1457]

Everyone is saying it but I’ll say it again, you have to react to “Renegade” and “Babe”!! I always loved the innovative nature to their music! I must also say thank you to both of you, you restore my faith in knowing that art of music is not dead and will never die. The emotion you guys show when you react to songs makes me smile and makes my day! Bless you both and your family!

[@NoLegalPlunder]

Dennis DeYoung’s voice is so underrated. The tone of it is truly amazing. David Byron with Uriah Heep is a another singer with incredible tone. Styx had a string of utterly perfect albums in my opinion. Their very early stuff is my favorite as it’s darker and heavier. Their songs Born For Adventure and Clair De Lune/Ballerina are as good as good can be.

[@PTBartman]

I saw him in Jesus Christ Superstar as Pilate and he absolutely slayed

[@jeffcampbell668]

Iv'e been preaching "Born for Adventure" on you tube for years. Nice!

[@melhenline8438]

@@PTBartman OMG! That would have been a great show! Two of my absolute favorite things: JC Superstar and Dennis DeYoung? I would die! : )

[@PTBartman]

@@melhenline8438 it was great. At The Paramount in NYC.

[@PTBartman]

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[@Mauiman122]

song that was new during my teenage years - glad that you did this one and hope few more of theirs down the road -- Good one of Styx is "Renegade "

[@raymo6795]

I would hear these songs at the roller skating ring as a youth, while skating with the my hand in the back pocket of whatever girl would allow it..

[@darrylchase3688]

Styx has several hit songs that start slow, then rock out latersuch as Come Sail Away, Suite Madame Blue.

[@wboyd4330]

Love Styx. Too much time on my Hands and Babe are great songs.

[@monicaway7039]

You guys are making me cry happy. I graduated high school in 1975 and STYX was so significant to me and many others.

[@lindalou6105]

I'm a '75 grad to. . .good times

[@ninawest88]

Mee too

[@Rabessey]

I'm another '75 grad....Awesome new music constantly flooding the airwaves was 'normal'. Yes, Fleetwood Mac, Pink Floyd, America, The Who, Supertramp.....And, we had the time to absorb and love these songs. I feel 'blessed' to have grown up 'back in the day'.

[@sammyspaniel6054]

CHICAGO Feeling Stronger Every Day. It has horns, soul and a great voice. It's an all time classic!

[@dashjeffreys6998]

It's so much fun to watch the reaction of young people who are just discovering the music that I lived with back in the 70's. Music was so magical, and so many bands back then kept setting the bar higher and higher. Sadly it ended, but to this day a lot of what is decades old still sounds incredible.

[@littleogeechee223]

Dennis DeYoung is the lead singer…he really is fantastic..

[@ffjsb]

ONE of the lead singers... JY and Tommy also sang lead on a lot of songs...

[@joeybee1914]

Tommy Shaw and Dennis can still sing unbelievably well.

[@littleogeechee223]

@@ffjsb I know, but Dennis was lead singer on this particular song…

[@joeybee1914]

@toronto daddy oh wow, I would have thought Dennis is more vanilla, but different opinions.

[@joesmith5159]

cartman did it better

[@candicelitrenta8890]

You need to hear the studio version of this track this live one leaves a musical portion that really ties the song together

[@chinatype2bassrocker809]

This is the studio version of the song with the middle break edited out. It's from a promo film from 1978.

[@Karen-jv5uo]

Just caught these guys in Biloxi Mississippi. They are pushing 70s. And they rocked!!! Their music is eclectic

[@msmrsro]

I can’t hear this song anymore without thinking of the school dance in “Freaks and Geeks”. A great song!

[@BClarke]

Absolutely! Possibly my favorite moment in the series. Well, except the Parisian night suit.