Lawrence is one of the most talented Canadians ever. Period.
@chiefscheider3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for not saying underrated. Seriously.
@dixienormous32623 жыл бұрын
@@chiefscheider Heck no, he's the real deal! Any person with an understanding and knowledge of music would recognize that he is stellar.
@chiefscheider3 жыл бұрын
Totally agree, DN. I think he's right up there with Robbie Robertson, Cummings and Bachman, Bryan Adams, and Neil Young 👍
@ciscokid45392 жыл бұрын
@@chiefscheider also on our proud to be from here list is, Lightfoot, joni Mitchell, Corey hart, Allan's m, Anne murray, Chilliwack*,April wine*, trooper* etc
@ciscokid4539 Жыл бұрын
Might I add Doug and the Slugs, Lover boy, Tom Cochrane and Red Ryder, Triumph, Rush, and Darby Mills with the Headpins. The Tragically Hip also belong here. Etc
@Vatch19665 жыл бұрын
...And as far as I know..Gowan still performs this Live in concert with STYX...The Audiences go totally ballistic when the band performs it.
@ldolphin344 жыл бұрын
Can confirm. Came to this video solely on his Styx performance, which probably could make Dennis DeYoung feel small for a minute.
@TwentyOne_Five3 жыл бұрын
He has chops, is prepared, and gives it. Pro.
@simt19734 жыл бұрын
He wrote this song brilliantly! Oh my god this song is SOOO Canadian and I love how he got the inspiration of this song from the CNE!
@jackiem19033 жыл бұрын
Being an American I was thrilled to work with Larry when he played his solo show with Orchestra London. Canada .
@trysometenderness74664 жыл бұрын
This man is an extraordinary talent.
@bonniespruin63696 жыл бұрын
I love Gowan, and I love this song. I want to see Styx because Gowan is in the band now.
@watson9566 жыл бұрын
My wife and I saw Gowan and his band perform at Ontario Place back-in-the-day - THE best non-arena concert I've ever been to. He's a wonderful musician and showman.
@mixisixi2367 Жыл бұрын
My band was doing a house gig at Ontario Place that summer so we got to catch all of the performances at the Forum. Gowan was releasing this song and album then and his concert was great.
@alancummings56513 жыл бұрын
Love it and he is one of the most underrated musicians ever. He is an amazing singer, composer and keyboard player. And he is a humble human being.
@gastondeveaux37836 жыл бұрын
I LOVE Gowan. I've seen him live 3-4 times. Never disappointed. What a musician, what a performer.
@DarkSkies723 ай бұрын
He’s an unforgettable performer! What a song. 🇨🇦
@cdoyle10342 жыл бұрын
I love that he's talking about writing it after an experience at the Ex, and I first saw him play at the Red River Ex. Canadiana! Bonus marks for having the legendary Tony Levin play on it as well!
@KatBlack073 жыл бұрын
What an amazing man GOWAN is. Always loved his music. He is entertaining, intelligent and attractive. What more can a man ask for. I for one one thank you for your great talent and voice.
@Ghoulstille6 жыл бұрын
I could listen to him tell stories for hours.
@chiefscheider3 жыл бұрын
Same here, very well spoken guy with a great voice.
@TwentyOne_Five3 жыл бұрын
Saw him live in Sydney, NS in 1986. A great talent. Earned his money that night for sure. Pro performer.
@Bikewithlove2 жыл бұрын
I saw this video on Mtv when it was released, and the music blew me away. Later in life I studied psychology and the personality disorders - focusing on borderline & sociopathy, and it changed many of my previous perceptions and associations but this song rings truer than ever because it’s correct.
@Mr90sMusiclover3 жыл бұрын
what an amazing story, a true Canadian Musician/Poet
@sergeanttibs63452 жыл бұрын
One of the most underrated songs of all time. This should have been a world wide hit but of course Larry is Canadian....
@tonguepetals Жыл бұрын
Totally shafted like Strange Advances We Run should have been a worldwide banger as well. Criminally underrated musician.
@indifferentadvocate17377 ай бұрын
Yes. Such a shame there are no world-famous Canadian singers.
@shannonwhaaat11172 ай бұрын
Actually he’s Scottish
@shannonwhaaat11172 ай бұрын
@@indifferentadvocate1737what about Shania Twain, Justin Bieber, Avril Lavigne and Celine Deion?
@sergeanttibs63452 ай бұрын
@@shannonwhaaat1117 actually he's Canadian. He was born in Scotland but moved to Canada as a child.
@purplebutterfly72576 жыл бұрын
Wow I find Lawrence to be better looking now than in his younger days and he has a really cool vibe about him 😉
@chiefscheider3 жыл бұрын
True, and he was 60 here!
@joeq.public2812 ай бұрын
He had an awesome purple mullet back in the day
@ziopapa17775 ай бұрын
Larry’s an excellent singer song writer. His energy on stage is unmatched. His music is large part of my teenage years. I go back to his music every once in a while and feel uplifted.
@scotiadragoon59743 жыл бұрын
This was one of those rare songs that, for me, was an instant favourite. I knew that this was an album that I had to buy the very first time that I heard this one song on the radio. I typically would hold off on buying something until I knew that there were at least three songs from the record that I liked, and that included established artists. It was a very small list of artists that I would buy an album form sight-unseen, and Lawrence Gowan has been on that list.
@joeblow20693 жыл бұрын
Lawrence, I'm a huge Styx fan and I want you to know you are appreciated!
@alanwhite79127 жыл бұрын
Only just discovered Gowan. This is a great song. Very talented guy.
@stephaniecharbonneau73713 ай бұрын
I absolutely love him! What a great musician and amazing showman!!! I was introduced to his music specifically this song when i was about 10 yrs old and ive crushed on him ever since. Now seen him twice solo stuff and twice with styx and will continue to see him and or then just to see him whenever there around ❤
@chrisstashik68305 жыл бұрын
As being in the Criminal Justice world, I find this song brilliant. I wish I was in that cell with Gowan so I could of heard that conversation between him and that guard. I’ve been in several institutions (not a resident) but this song is spot on. Creepiest institution, The old Men’s Central Jail in Los Angeles. No longer around. Very lucky to have seen historic facility. To go back there more than once, you have to have a Criminal Mind. I think Gowan would of loved it. Biggest Styx and Gown fan
@LANDSEAAIRCANADA7 жыл бұрын
Brilliant musician Thank You
@AdamasMst5 жыл бұрын
I was going to post the EXACT same words and then saw yours :-) Criminal minds think alike :-)
@htuah110 ай бұрын
Gowan is brilliant, and what an interesting place to find inspiration for a song, especially one that's as big as this one.
@flon57 Жыл бұрын
Whenever I hear this, I think of my Sister, this is 1 of her favourite songs ever, she passed in 2018, and this song touches me dearly.
@milkcarton66544 жыл бұрын
The very first music video i remember ever seeing. I was maybe 7, circa 1985, Years later, geek alert, when i was playign GTA Vice City in 2004, i had the game on PC so i made my own 80's playlist for the in-game radio and it was epic driving on a motorcycle in virtual miami with this tune on. it fit the character of the game (a recently released from prison criminal) very well. A shame they don't know the song enough in the US (if at all) to have included it in the game, it's so fitting.
@peter122467 жыл бұрын
I remember hearing this song back in 1985, still can listen to it over and over.
@gullscomic3 жыл бұрын
This song means so much to me! I discovered it in 2016. I had just gotten sober. I was in Toronto for work in Feb. for the NBA All Star game. I was alone all week working crazy long hours. So far from home. It would've been so easy for me to relapse. But I put on my headphones, walked Yonge street in the freezing cold, or working in the Eaton Centre, and this song was my mantra to stay sober and not let the darkness in. I've never relapsed and am still sober. This song helped!
@albertdesalvo Жыл бұрын
It was DAMN cold that week. Thank you for posting, it's helping me.
@gullscomic Жыл бұрын
@albertdesalvo I walked to the shore of Lake Ontario and watch the huge slabs of ice slowly ungulate with the cold. It was wild! I love Toronto. Stay strong my friend.
@simt19734 жыл бұрын
Mr Gowan, this is most definitely your Magnum Opus! :)
@ALTDOK6676 жыл бұрын
I was about 16 when this came out. It was so dark and different! Still love it!
@ADarkandStormyNight3 жыл бұрын
I had a very singular chance to see Gowan live. He hosted Wolf-Cop 1 and 2 at our local theater (he has a song in 1 and appears in 2) and was the most engaging host of anything ever. Like yeah, he is a rock god and all that...but he was also just a really fun MC for two movies. I was already a fan, and my GF became a RABID fan after. He banged out some songs (he can really hammer those keys) and Just charisma to burn, he has. You rarely see musicianship like that anymore.
@jeffsutton9506 жыл бұрын
Absolutely a fantastic singer/songwriter
@user-gw2ow1dw6jАй бұрын
Thankful to say I saw him solo in Summerside, PEI many years ago, and got an autograph! A solo performance in a small venue - so memorable, the best!
@pty8s6 жыл бұрын
The cne was behind me in the 80s but mon uncle was in Kingston for armed robbery rehabilitated to be the first computer programmer for a multinational down on Carlaw ave. I was born into a mob at queen and parliament T.O. Played hockey in Scarborough. Sang in bands from my parents basement. Saw Larry at old leaf gardens with 2 cuties on each side of him, blue section.
@davidmohr19206 жыл бұрын
I love these videos so much as a musician it inspires you so much Thanks Lawrence for the beautiful music :-)
@OccasionallyEvil3 жыл бұрын
I love this song so much. The percussion work is amazing. I always imagine I'm the drummer when I hear it. And I never tire of hearing it.
@tonguepetals Жыл бұрын
Me too, I play an impressive set of air drums to this and in the air tonight. 😂
@thejax614 жыл бұрын
Perfect song and perfect man!
@garthquapp63703 жыл бұрын
I met Gowan at the Calgary International Airport back in early 80's. I asked him what was being said at the end of song. It was " I have a criminal mind" played backwards
@hendershot013 жыл бұрын
Watching this it is obvious to me Gowan is a wonderful storyteller and could easily be an actor.
@donnaoberlin9154 жыл бұрын
2 of my favorite songs from the 80s!! I love it when Lawrence plays BEETHOVEN.
@Madmun3574 жыл бұрын
Lawrence is a good guy. We used to play a trivia app head to head. I made the mistake of playing against him in the classic rock category.
@MrSmokingstrings4 жыл бұрын
fantastic.....the whole album is great!!
@DaveNagel-nq7me2 ай бұрын
One of my all time favorite songs, TYSM. Forever a part of my life.
@amandahuginkiss40983 жыл бұрын
I saw him live before. Awesome. Just him and a piano (and sometimes his guitar instead)
@tonylalangue62433 жыл бұрын
My first introduction to Gowan came when I was studying for exams with the relatively new Much Music on the tv, in front of me. I was gobsmacked.
@1928ModelA1931Ай бұрын
Great song. I was mostly a metal head at that time but hearing that line "I am" equaled anything from the dark side I had ever heard. So many lyrics that tried to some up evilness had come and Gown hit it on the head of the nail with two words. I broadened my listening the next day by buying the album.
@jhonhall9285 жыл бұрын
Most I've ever heard him speak. A musical mind is all he's ever had.
@MarinelliBrosPodcast Жыл бұрын
I was lucky to see Gowan live and also meet him in Markham in December 2022. His music is amazing and an amazing person to meet
@marioiacolucci Жыл бұрын
Awesome dude thanks gowan
@M27-f4f Жыл бұрын
What a great time in life
@linzyvixen99135 жыл бұрын
One of my favourite songs and singers!!
@lane998 жыл бұрын
Great song. Which also had a great video. Lovin' this series. Thanks for the reminisces.
@yettiman28173 жыл бұрын
This is such a good song... its his own Stairway to Heaven
@STRUMMERBOY19757 жыл бұрын
Gowan.... What aaaaaa Voice,,,, & Songwriter......:)
@MrROTD2 жыл бұрын
Im distantly related to this guy never met him but I like his songs and if you can front STYX youre amazing. Check out Criminal Mind with Styx live its incredible.
@gregspero15883 жыл бұрын
this is amazing, amazing song!!! amazing back story
@jamesbond98736 жыл бұрын
What a great tune!
@Deborahtunes6 жыл бұрын
Love it... I wish someone would do a couple of JY's and Tommy's tracks like this...
@nelsonverissimo58395 жыл бұрын
Great song Lawrence! I'm listening over and over... A Mtl QC guy who just loves your song bro.
@substrate0015 жыл бұрын
STYX put out a concert blu-ray a few years ago and performed this song; it was magical!
@alexlabarda28714 жыл бұрын
Legend.
@Melanie-ve7bb2 жыл бұрын
Beautiful insight into the creation of an absolute masterpiece. As a Canadian I love the reference to the CNE.
@lionelrichie-1 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for being a fan ❤
@frankie29363 жыл бұрын
The song is amazing and the story behind it is even more amazing.
@canuckereh56464 жыл бұрын
Fantastic song. Yeah, my preteen kids love it too. Never gets old.
@SkyandMoon9099 ай бұрын
A masterpiece.
@petecsanky6 жыл бұрын
Great series & great song!
@marinalina63483 жыл бұрын
I wish gowan could have been an actor, hed be great
@RockStarParking103 жыл бұрын
An amazing song writer and talent
@MedalionDS95 жыл бұрын
Dat piano riff... perfect 80's new wave piano melody
@bcb25553 жыл бұрын
How did the music industry miss this talented musician
@freddelves38153 жыл бұрын
I lived my first 30+ years in our system..11 years out..This song since my release really resinates with me..when it comes on I blast it..He really captured self thoughts as u lay in that cell..
@airflyerflyvids78752 жыл бұрын
I saw him live in St. John's Newfoundland. In 1987 It was my first concert.
@brycemcneil440411 ай бұрын
Same as me, my first concert was also the Great Dirty World tour! Sydney, NS with the Spoons opening.
@CraigSpannier6 жыл бұрын
This is really good
@irenepoczynek57226 жыл бұрын
One of Canada's best!
@pinkbackprogrampinkbackpro80655 жыл бұрын
Always loved it
@cwaloszczyk26502 жыл бұрын
Wow what a great story!
@lionelrichie-1 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for being a fan ❤❤
@Darryl66363 жыл бұрын
Very cool guy with a great style of music
@Faulkdizzleyearsand2 жыл бұрын
Great song
@Cyclingbluenoser Жыл бұрын
Cool to hear his thoughts on how he came up with the lyrics
@45sguy687 жыл бұрын
I LOVE the big heavy Stanton 500. Plays the vinyl with AUTHORITY
@SilentKnight436 жыл бұрын
I was wonderin' what make/model that was. Thanks.
@melaniejarrett29534 жыл бұрын
I was wondering how to get good sound out of my vinyl
@lisaburgess71036 жыл бұрын
Gowan your awesome
@andrewkoenigsberger35172 жыл бұрын
Brilliant
@kevinammons13746 жыл бұрын
Definitely his Magnum Opus.
@sheldonvandal68953 жыл бұрын
We saw you in 1993...ish..in Moose Jaw. I was so happy to see you live! Thank you!
@lolasoul35026 ай бұрын
Tremendously cool story…love the CNE Kingston Pen inspiration. I just found out today Gowan is with Styx now! 😂… and has been for like 25 years 🤷♀️
@MaliceMouse6 жыл бұрын
Seriously, who the hell down voted this. What is wrong with you?
@ricksegal30653 жыл бұрын
One of the greatest songs ever written!
@davidshepherd397 Жыл бұрын
I worked in Ontario Corrections for over 30 years, starting at the Don Gaol. Its an interesting song as he in my mind is correct about human nature. I knew inmates who acted this way as over 90% of our boys were regulars, I'm not sure they recognized that they were lead by their beast side, but they were certainly unrepentant, and kept doing the same things over and over. Some told me that their time in jail was their holiday from their "old ladies" and stress on the street.
@vassa19722 жыл бұрын
Good stuff
@wk18104 жыл бұрын
I've watched most of the Canadian BTV episodes and I have to say, these singers/musicians have aged really well! I know it has nothing to do with the brilliance of their music, but it's just something that struck me as I watched them.
@petermontagnon44404 жыл бұрын
Lives in Manitoba!! Fantastic Canadian boy!! Yes we do!! We all have dark sides!!
@dayanera21384 жыл бұрын
Amazing musician, so thankful I got to see him with Styx on tour August 2019.
@mikehebert67214 жыл бұрын
I am grateful as well that I had the opportunity!
@lionelrichie-1 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for being a fan ❤
@dalemcmillan72314 ай бұрын
Excellent ❤❤ 🇨🇦
@AldellezCaputto707 жыл бұрын
Masterpiece!!! Anti social personality disorder Anthem!
@frankie29363 жыл бұрын
So underrated.
@jamesbond98736 жыл бұрын
What a great story. Funny my youngest son he’s 13 and has a red stripe in his hair.
@vassa19725 жыл бұрын
Interesting loved the song
@albertdesalvo Жыл бұрын
The subtitles are totally inaccurate, best listened to with no video. Every Torontonian will identify with the things he says, because he's talking about things every Torontonian knows. "The EX" is probably not something known in Barcelona, but every Torontonian knows what he means. The guy didn't try to hide his heritage, and I love him for that.