🎵 STYX "COME SAIL AWAY" REACTION

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[@jimtatro6550]

This was the first cassette tape I ever bought as a 10 year old kid, The Grand Illusion is still a great album.👍🤘🏻🔥🎧

[@qhl5579]

Very cool. Excellent album, good for a full album review!!

[@nealm6764]

I remember the single sleeve for the song had like a ghost ship on it in some kind of 3-d thing, and me and my friend thought that it looked so cool that we had to buy it, even though we hadn't heard the song yet. About 12-13 at the time. We weren't disappointed.

[@McShaganpronouncedShaegen]

I was going to say the same except I bought The Grand illusion, News Of The World, and the Saturday Night Fever sound Track with my first payday from my paper route. What can I say I was 12. lol

[@707Berto]

Class of '85 here, yo!

[@707Berto]

Close Encounters came out about the same time...

[@matthansen758]

It's crazy to see the evolution of Brad lately, he's really starting to "get" the songs instead of just focusing on the lyrics. Now you're complementing each other even better when you can talk about the whole experience, before you were divided by only being able to talk about one half of the song.

[@johnharrid5729]

It is quite refreshing. I'm looking forward to the song that brings tears to his eyes

[@rsw1227]

I have a theory that this is/was all a "work" and I DEFINITELY got hooked. Ha! They both seem VERY intelligent and I think this has all been calculated. Him "not getting it" which resulted in many comments. That then got more people interested, which produced more comments, etc. Now he shakes it up by suddenly "getting it" which attracts more attention. Also, I think she watches or does research of the songs to come up with her "quirky" descriptions. I feel like a big dope for getting hooked. Good job guys! I could be wrong. Ha!

[@Mrdell061]

@@rsw1227To a large degree, I think you're right. Brad plays the "straight man" to Lex's unhinged joy and performance. I think she has a background in musicals and isn't shy about being theatrical and constantly watches herself perform on the other monitor in front of her. I think she has studied up on these artists and has already listened to the songs and has kind of choreographed her performances in advance. However, having said this... Brad and Lex are beautiful people and are helping thousands of people get through their day. Not only are they extremely bright, but, they are very likable. I really appreciate them doing these reactions and all the work and effort involved. I think they're really trying their best and it shows. I personally, could never do what they're doing.

[@rsw1227]

@@Mrdell061 I was skeptical about her rather quickly. She wouldn't listen (or read) the lyrics but somehow would get pretty close to the song's meaning. I completely stopped believing her "quirky" comments when they listened to Twisted Sister. While watching a lyric video (of course) and only hearing about 30 seconds she immediately says, (something like) "This gives me old lady vibes." What about, "We're Not Going To Take It" gives old lady vibes musicly? They seem like they would be fun neighbors. The perfect balance of respecting others privacy but also knowing when to be engaging and "neighborly."

[@williamjackson3617]

I was thinking the same thing about Brad it is like he has been holding back his enjoyment . But now he seems to be letting go and showing more enjoyment. Lex is already all in on rock and roll 🎸.

[@richardsmith1161]

Brad's reactions are really starting to evolve

[@davidmcclure5752]

Styx just doing their own thing here....lmao.

[@j.ballsdeep420]

Are you implying this was just an improv riff/jam,@@davidmcclure5752?

[@Sniper33321]

This is a Styx masterpiece. “Suite Madame Blue” should be next. It’s also a classic. Many choices from this great band.

[@agatehuntress499]

Nothing like hearing several thousand people sing this out loud at the concerts. One of my favorite concert memories.

[@laurakali6522]

While holding up our lighters.

[@agatehuntress499]

@@laurakali6522 I used to bring a Zippo just for that.

[@j.ballsdeep420]

I am apparently of the minority who look forward to seeing the artists I paid to see and don't want to hear people singing like it's karaoke unless encouraged/requested for participation from the artists. I know it's an unpopular opinion but unless they're asking for our participation, stfu, I didn't pay to hear you sing along

[@thomass5169]

She can't be any more cute. And brother, you handle her so well. Perfect together.

[@joesmith8725]

Styx was a great classic rock band from Chicago, Illinois. Love them.

[@stuoxen]

Fuck it, I'll be the one to say it... I can't hear this anymore without thinking of Cartman's version on the South Park record.

[@jimtatro6550]

😂😂👍

[@jazzyboy7784]

Haha...both are classic...

[@bobby_c07]

Lol

[@DanielG77]

It's an absolute crime that they are not in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Next try "Lady" and "The Best of Times".

[@annpilgrim7685]

The whole album is a masterpiece. This was a huge hit

[@greg2976]

yes it is!!!

[@mike04574]

wish this song got big outside the u.s where i lived

[@joesmith5159]

cartman sung it better :)

[@robertseymour2530]

U dam stright

[@bullbobby92]

Lex my dear, you look FAB. Brad, looking good as always, love the cap shirt but LEX. WOW.

[@BoondockRoberts]

"it sad but a little bit triumphant:" I wanna point out she said that before the lyrics "We live happily forever, So the story goes, but somehow we missed out on the pot of gold" Nice quick pickup on the vibe there

[@workingman6681]

I'm so glad I grew up in the 70's with all this great rock music. Chicago, Styx, Queen, Foreigner, Journey, Rush, Toto, Led Zeppelin, Aerosmith, Eagles, The Who, Black Sabbath, ELO. The list goes on!!!!!!!

[@Loepfe7]

And on and on

[@rnrmunimula3756]

I feel the same!

[@angelajames7917]

And Kansas and AC/CD! I went to all of the concerts from these phenomenal bands in the 70s and 80's. The 70s was a decade of unmatched lyrics, vocals, and instrumentals.

[@johnboehmer6683]

SOOO much excellent American rock in the 70s! British rock rightfully was exalted for it's greatness in the 60s, but somewhat overrated for the 70s (though there was still plenty of great songs then also). But come on... Bob Seger, Boston, Aerosmith, Chicago, The Cars, Springsteen, Journey, Styx, Grand Funk, Tom Petty, Kansas, just a ton of great songs that somehow never equated to national recognition.

[@caesar1295]

Me too brother!!

[@somersetcace1]

This song always got me as a kid in the late 70's. The idea of a ships captain out exploring the world and one day aliens show up out in the middle of the ocean and invite him to do some *real* exploring. Just something about the idea of it that struck the imagination.

[@jamesharper3933]

Absolutely one of their best songs. The Grand Illusion and Pieces of Eight are their best albums in my opinion and are definitely worth digging deeper into. I think Lex would have felt right at home in the 70's.

[@wizardsuth]

In 2012 Styx went on tour playing all the songs from those two albums in their original order.

[@j.ballsdeep420]

Suite Madame Blue ftw

[@troyv8302]

Remember hearing this as a kid in grade school. It blew my little mind away. Over the years, same effect. Makes you think about the past with the beginning, the present with the angels, and the future with the aliens. Great tune. Nice reaction, thanks!

[@johnroop9625]

YES!Same for me.... I was 12.

[@bennetbayer3103]

Yep, I had the good fortune to have these guys as one of the high school dance staples.

[@lorijohnston4311]

I love Lex's reactions. She is totally my spirit animal. I couldn't wait for the song to get to the transition point to watch Brad and Lex. Happy to see Brad genuinely smiling over a song!

[@DivaInTheWoods]

I've said she's my soul sister. She feels music the way I do...but she describes it much better than I ever could! 😀

[@SillyGoose2024]

Gheyyyyy

[@mikecaetano]

"Come Sail Away" got plenty of FM rock radio attention back when. When you're ready for more from Styx, check out "The Grand Illusion", "Fooling Yourself (The Angry Young Man)", "Blue Collar Man (Long Nights)", "Lady", and "Miss America" among others.

[@OldGamer61]

and their 'other' masterpiece (besides this one) "Suite Madame Blue."

[@Douden996]

Love Miss America.

[@nedrini1387]

Don’t forget about Renegade

[@76JStucki]

@@nedrini1387 they already did Renegade

[@paultiki9968]

"Back When" included all the way up into the late 80's and even the 90's. pretty much until corporate radio figured out satellite feeds, preset playlists and pretty much turned actual DJ's into announcers

[@greggfla]

"I thought that they were angels, but to my surprise, we climbed aboard their starship, we headed for the skies" 100% 👽🛸👍

[@corkydukeII5898]

Yep, 'Angels'. Just like what our ancestors must've thought when the 'Star Beings' made an appearance in their reality.

[@alamc200]

@@corkydukeII5898 Exactly! And it sounds like what ancient Bible stories describe as "angels" appearing to prophets or other people.

[@sophistichistory4645]

NO!!!......DON'T GO!!!! "To Serve Man"..... .......IT'S A COOKBOOK!!!!

[@greggfla]

@@sophistichistory4645 DOH! lol!

[@Sportsref13]

@@sophistichistory4645 hahahah

[@tedketterer600]

Lex's reaction to the first obvious break in the song, is basically the reaction we all had when we first heard this song.

[@tiggerwoods100]

"Don't Let It End" was my first Styx song and I was hooked for life. Their live tracks from "Caught In The Act" show how vocally gifted they are as a whole band.

[@hedkace]

Don't let it End has emotionally wrecked me since the first time I heard it when I was a kid. Such an amazing song that hits deep.

[@omicron2018]

"Music Time" is also a fun song & video.

[@bullus41]

@@omicron2018 funny you know this, caught in the act was the last thing they did together before they broke up, most think it was killroy was here, and it is very difficult to find caught in the act, it's almost like it doesn't exist. Tommy and JY have never had a hit since Dennis was kicked out of the band, what a shame, I love Styx, but it isn't the same without Dennis, funny enough without Tommy they were pretty good with Glen Burtnik in his place, edge of the century was really good. Now they mostly play old songs, and the couple of new albums they put out, meh. It was proof that Dennis was/is Styx. I'm not dissing Tommy and JY as musicians, Tommy is one of the best out there, Damn Yankees was absolutely amazing, ShawBlades also, but when it comes to Styx, Dennis is/was the heart and soul.

[@Vaelsung1]

Dennis DeYoung, who wrote and sang this masterpiece, said the song is really about longing to be in a better place than where you are now. It’s a very emotional song performed in that uniquely STYX emotional way that can and does bring a tear to the eye. A truly great band. Thank you for another great STYX reaction!

[@detomaso_6235]

Great band. The two Styx songs that are still played a ton on rock radio today are "Renegade" and "Blue Collar Man (Long Nights)". Both are really uptempo rockers that Lex especially will love.

[@papamaniac2410]

Yes you need to listen to Renegade and The Grand Illusion

[@nealm6764]

They did Renegade already: kzbin.info/www/bejne/laW1mHqPq557rJY

[@papamaniac2410]

@@nealm6764 Thanks. I never checked.

[@Kmurd2003]

I here lady a lot too

[@brucehaynes3044]

Let’s add Tommy Shaw’s rendering of “Too Much Time On My Hands” to the mix. Amazing song.

[@stevewalsh4850]

My gosh, I really do love the both of you, thanks for what you do and please keep doing it !!!!!!

[@zafirospeed]

Lex has an incredible sense of making that connection of feelings with music.

[@dunringill1747]

Agreed

[@SIC-SEMPER-TYRANNIS]

Her reaction to FreeBird was Priceless!

[@kruser79]

Some of the first serious "non-radio" rock that I listened to as a young teen. Styx is always good for meaningful music. The Grand Illusion is still a favorite album. I am LOVING y'all's appreciation for all music!

[@ABCpdc]

The seventies…before technology. Love it!!

[@scottmatzeder9162]

Dennis DeYoung, vocals..J.Y. Young, guitar, Tommy Shaw, guitar....STYX was a Super group. Got to see them live on the Grand illusion tour. Awesome!

[@kenharness7430]

Don't forget about the Panozzo twins, Chuck on bass and John on drums.

[@2012Darkknightrises]

John Panozzo was a monster on the drums and a very big influence on my drumming.

[@R.POWELL]

I LOVE this song- so MANY good memories !!! And it was my Senior Class Song for our year book!!! Sweet !!!

[@jamesm5883]

This song is a sonic journey, a beautiful masterpiece!!

[@maxmacdonald7174]

Always gave a great show back in the 70's

[@tx_1]

I saw Styx at the Return to Paradise concert in Houston & they were great! I still get chills when I listen to Lady. There are so many I love, like Fooling Yourself, Lorelei, Miss America, Crystal Ball, Snowblind... etc... I was in jr high when Babe & Best Of Times came out, so those were at all the dances. Their songs take me back to a better time.

[@brobinson7978]

Brad, you mentioned that this song had the differences like Queen. That's because Dennis DeYoung, lead vocals on this song, was very creative in his music and had a different taste in songs. It is widely known that the rest of the band, led by Tommy, just wanted to rock.

[@cattlejax]

Dennis DeYoung is brilliant and is still making great music. Check out Isle of Misanthrope for that classic Styx sound. Too bad Tommy & JY are ungrateful greedy jerks, we could enjoy a hell of a reunion. While we're all still able to...

[@rogerledoux4741]

You are correct. Dennis wrote most of there best songs, Tommy Shaw hated them but they were so successful it was hard for them to argue. In later years they kicked Dennis out of the band

[@hk-wr2jt]

@@rogerledoux4741 tbf DeYoung went too far with Kilroy Was Here.

[@rogerledoux4741]

@@hk-wr2jt I guess that depends on what you mean by too far. It went platum. In a few weeks. I liked it personally.

[@gheller2261]

Kilroy Was Here was hot garbage. By that time, Tommy Shaw was sick of doing concept albums and wanted out. Who could blame him. Hard to believe it has been 40 years.

[@richard_n]

Styx is a great band, they have a lot of very unique songs. Be sure to react to my favorite, The Best of Times. It's a song that will always be relevant.

[@bostonvair]

Epic song from a great album "The Grand Illusion." Some interesting trivia about the band. They had multiple lead vocalists, but the primary lead vocalist was Dennis De Young. He is still married to the same woman he was back in the 1970s. Two of Styx biggest hits are love songs De Young wrote for his wife: 1) Lady, one of Styx' earliest hits and a really interestingly cool sort-of-ballad, sort of banger and 2) Babe - a song he wrote for his wife for her birthday and performed for her with members of the band. The song Babe is a love song to her about being on the road and away from her a lot of the time and how he misses her. The record label liked the song and strongly urged Styx to include it on he album they were recording at the time (circa 1979). So they did, and it became one of their biggest hits. So: Lady and Babe. Nice songs to react to.

[@markmyers6472]

Lex brings joy with each song she reacts to.... Thank you both for a guaranteed smile.....

[@billyoliver4000]

Back when this came out rock radio stations weren't obligated to play specific singles or "hits". They received the whole album and played what they wanted and what was requested. It was known as AOR (album Oriented Rock). A much better time for radio than the current model of if it's not a hit we don't play it.

[@Impalaman1968]

100% IN AGREEMENT WITH THAT STATEMENT!!! RADIO TODAY SUCKS!

[@larryhalbrook6874]

My favorite Styx song from the 70s. I liked it because in the 70s I was into UFOs It was a Big hit and got plenty of air time. Love your reaction.

[@JimFox-vm9rx]

This by far is one of the best songs ever created and is my number favorite of my favorite band!

[@Scratchingforcash]

I love when other cultures listen to different genres of music and they like it. This group is Styx and they are absolutely amazing! Great video!!

[@jongiometti6595]

Thank you so much for listening to the unedited version of this song! Most people people watch/listen to the video with a painfully edited version. I grew up with STYX and saw the classic lineup 3 times in the 70s and early 80s, and I still listen to them and go see them and Dennis when they tour. Cheers to you both!

[@0ly001]

Little River Band is another oldie band you have yet to discover.

[@tammymartin7017]

Yes, yes, and yes! My favorite band!

[@richardmorris6319]

Best Chicago-based rock band of all time! I used to watch them play in Lerner Park on the north side in the early 70s. (I'm not teary-eyed, you're teary-eyed!).

[@ShaunHensley]

The 70s were tough economic times and a lot of music reflected that. This is why so much music had that 'better place' vibe

[@TKevinBlanc]

You know, everyone keeps writing about how much better things were in the 70s, but I remember my folks being tense. A lot. :0)

[@kimcutts424]

His voice is so distinctive. I really like this. It pulls on my heartstrings. ❤💞

[@TheRichmondRoadie]

That's about as classic as it gets. I hear it and I'm a teen again.

[@capstan50g]

This is still my favorite Styx song, I think. I imagine it's telling the story of a young man from perhaps the 17th or 18th Century who goes to sea. He loves the adventure and the discovery of new lands, but sometimes misses the people and life he left behind. One day his ship is stranded out farther than it's ever been before. The crew has lost all hope when what looks to them like angels appear to help them. Our sailor and his companions choose to go with them; only later realizing that the angels are actually fellow explorers from another world who have invited them into a new and more exciting adventure. What an incredible and hopeful composition. Dennis De Young's voice is so expressive, and the vocal harmonies are so triumphant. Great reaction!

[@jessii27star]

Styx has always been a good experience. Love their sound, their lyrics. You are correct, Brad. =)

[@gtrsean2429]

This song is from my favorite album of all time, The Grand Illusion. Fan since '77 and Styx was my first concert in '79 when I was 13 years old.

[@paulstewart6203]

The whole album 'Grand Illusion' is awesome, bought it in 1978 and was one of my favorite albums.

[@Luke-bt1zk]

I was born August 1978 and I watch their reactions to music from the 90's thinking 🤔 I'm getting old, but then again!!!!!!

[@switchfoot8702]

Styx has a good number of songs to enjoy, Renegade is one of my fav, seen them live back in the 80’s, thank you for sharing!

[@pdbordelon]

"Its a little sad but a little triumphant" - EXACTLY! Well said!

[@tammymartin7017]

Love this song! It truly takes you on a journey!

[@kellykebo3497]

Perfect description, it does take you on a journey.

[@detomaso_6235]

Those alien sounds in music were replicating some of the sounds made in the old 1950s science fiction Martian movies. And then Close Encounters Of The Third Kind came out in the 70s, and Star Wars. Plus synthesizers were becoming very popular in the 70s so every band was goofing around with them trying out all the weird sounds they could make.

[@markrobertdevison1227]

This is a masterpiece. I saw STYX at least 10 times in concert. One of my favorite live shows. "Come Sail Away" is still played on classic rock stations. Just heard very recently on the radio.

[@primusfan87]

I don’t remember the first time i heard this, but i heard it again recently and it felt like i was transformed back to that moment

[@bradsouthers7476]

The passage containing what you called "alien sounds" actually sounds like whale song on the high seas, which is very appropriate to the idea of sailing away ⛵. The song starts with the wistful innocence of a music box, transitions to an escape to the seas, then rises to the skies on a starship - the music follows the lyrics perfectly. I can't wait to see them in concert in 2022!

[@j.ballsdeep420]

Or metaphorically his interpretation of sailing away would be equal if not better. I don't think your unsolicited critique added literally anything

[@MrConstant23.]

I just came here to say Eric Cartman's from South Park's version is the best thing you can ever hear. They did the entire song!

[@johnirving5949]

I have a love/hate relationship with that version, since I love the original and far too many younger people immediately go for "Oh, that's Cartman's song lol" 🤬

[@MrConstant23.]

@@johnirving5949 I had never heard the original before Cartman that I know of. But when I found out, the vocal similarities was just perfect for him,

[@LordEriolTolkien]

The South Park version is an homage to greatness

[@wen-nz3sk]

Stood in line overnight for tickets to the Grand Illusion tour. We didn't have internet, you stood in line at ticket counter! Damn good tickets to one of my fav concerts totally worth it, including that crazy overnight!! 🥳😂🤣

[@rayharley597]

I was so into nostalgic memories of being a kid listening to this... then those song breaks; what the hell were those? Ack! Ah well, was really enjoying myself and you reaction. Guess I'll just have to find the song I love and listen to that instead... The burdens we bear ;-) Happy Holigays from Scotland, hope you have a peaceful and safe xmas, kerk

[@JamiHeart]

This has to be one of my favorite reactions from you two ever. Not to mention I love this song. Watching you two fall in love with it was delightful 💜

[@kurtsaxton823]

Grand Illusion and Pieces of Eight are two of the best albums ever. Can't go wrong with anything from those albums.

[@themeanhornet1070]

Lex’s dancing just MAKES Styx’s fans!!!

[@midkingsteve]

This band, and their greatest hits re-release in 1995 when I was 9, is what made me start to like classic rock. I was like whaaat is thiiiis.

[@TheCkent100]

Thank you for doing the album version of this song. Back in the late 1970's, radio stations that played mostly Top 40 type songs played an edited version of this song and many other songs that exceeded 4 minutes in length. Some of the edited version of "Come Sail Away" were missing the second verse that starts with "I look to the sea...", others edited out the instrumental portion. This was to fit in more songs or more commercials. Some just played versions that were played back at a slightly faster speed (sadly, some radio stations still do this with longer songs). So, thank you for playing the version the band intended people to hear.

[@Hamchunk1968]

Plus the long versions allow the jock to make a pit stop or grab a quick smoke. 🙂

[@TheCkent100]

@@Hamchunk1968 You're right. Jocks on album oriented rock stations loved "Stairway to Heaven", the live version on "Freebird", and a bunch of other 6 minute plus songs for that very reason. But Top 40 stations didn't do that. One "oldies" station in Los Angeles (KRTH) stills plays a sped up version of "Hotel California". I love the Eagles, but can't stand to hear it when they play it.

[@dlc01]

My song interpretation is that at first he was solo, grounded and inspired ("I'm sailing away, set an open course for the virgin sea",) then inspired by and with others to aim for new heights ("We climbed aboard their starship, we headed for the skies".)

[@kosmokenny]

Oh god Im dying laughing. "What did people think about aliens in the 70s... you know, before technology."

[@randyskeen4133]

Styx has always been popular, played a lot of there stuff when I was a DJ in the 80's... I like your show by the way, you dont interrupt the music as much as the other reactionist, dont change a thing, I like y'alls vibe!

[@ssacra22]

Saw them live once. They were truly amazing on stage.

[@jackkelly2620]

You need to do LADY next. Definite power ballad .

[@VansHalham]

Amazing band to see live! I went to the 'Paradise Theater' tour concert when I was 15 years old. It was an event! Great Reaction as usual!

[@larrylawson2912]

Lex, you are one beautiful, lovely, lady. I'm so happy you are listening to and reacting to the music of my generation I grew up on. I became a guitarist after seeing the Beatles in 64, and I've been rockin ever day since then. Rock on, Brad and Lex. You guys are great.

[@ketorecipiesandhealthystuf5539]

Most of the other reactors have already already done this one but you need to react to Steel Heart "I'll Never Let You Go". You will not be disappointed. Commenters like this post so they will notice if you agree. Thanks.

[@electricwizard3000]

I would call this prog. It was a very popular track when Queen was huge, so I've no doubt there's some influence there. Lex, don't forget, the 70s was also Star Wars and Close Encounters, so we had lots of space sounds.

[@gmantw]

This song is an old school anthem sung in bars, and gatherings all over Chicagoland. Styx being from the area, they was cherished, and bigger than life for the locals. To meet one of them, was a claim to fame, and back in the 70's/80's, a story that got you a hot date. Man I miss the 70's/80's!!

[@davidbanachek7966]

Styx is still out there and touring. Great concert. Go see them if you get a chance. They are doing a few shows in Florida in Feb 2022. Looks like they don't have a co-headliner with them on the Florida dates, but later next year they will be touring with REO Speedwagon. They parted with their original lead singer, Dennis DeYoung, many years go but they have a new guy that sounds a lot like him.

[@boki1693]

Come Sail away was a pretty big ready hit. Creative? Dude, i mentioned them before but you want to see creative and talent that will blow your mind, Check out Dream Theater. They started around 88 and just came out with an album a few months ago. So it is very safe to do live concert footage by them for the full affect. And they have tons of content on you tube. The skill and creativeness of every member in this band will have you wondering how humans can play like this. And Lexi, their guitar player will leave your head spinning. What did people think of Aliens' in the 70's? you never heard of Star Wars and Star Trek? We were all over Aliens. Alien craze started back in the 40's or even earlier.

[@annpilgrim7685]

Dream theatre is a great suggestion

[@brettkenschaft4239]

Yes!!!! Been waiting for Dream Theater here! You're right, I think Lex will love it but it may be too complex for Brad. Not an insult, he's said himself that he doesn't like the complex stuff. BTW I saw Dream Theater on their Images and Words tour in a small venue in Denver. Absolutely amazing show!!

[@vsTheVendingMachine]

I love the differences between the songs Dennis and Tommy sing. Such a unique band.

[@soakedbearrd]

Yeah it seems like ying and Yang.

[@debbiel.1655]

This was played at my high school graduation. The lyrics seemed just right for this.

[@josephgallagher6529]

We used to put Styx in the progressive rock genre. This song always was good, & the guitars kick ass. South Park put this song back on the map lol. It makes me think of flying thru space.

[@thomasjustice1716]

Love Dennis DeYoungs voice. Check out his solo single "Desert Moon".

[@proudliberal605]

Styx went downhill after their album "Equinox". Once again, the reaction circuit falls for the commercialized version of a rock band. It's not just you two, they all do it. My issue with this particular tune is that after an iconic beginning, I have to listen to "Come Sail Away" 172 times.

[@TroyBoyleAtheistAdvocate]

For me, it's "Suite Madame Blue."

[@larky368]

Really? You didn't like Crystal Ball?

[@nickcolameo1141]

While I still enjoy this era of Styx, up to and including Cornerstone, their best work is definitely the first 4 albums.

[@martinkulkarni3569]

You are kidding right? Or are you writing off the fact that they hold a record for producing four platinum albums in a roe after Equinox!

[@Jeffbambam]

Brad you did great, Lex is such a beautiful person and Lex you have one hell of a good man beside you , I wish you both a long life of happiness and don't ever forget you have each other .

[@RoddieH]

This was my favorite song growing up and is from the first 8-track I ever owned at 6 years old. I'm so happy that the younger generations are appreciating it.

[@9Risky]

“Congrats to everyone who is early and who found this comment”

[@katiemurray735]

Thanks! Do I get a prize? 😂

[@xx_luigi_xx7223]

ok

[@Julie-ev5js]

One of my favorite songs from my high school days--and that was saying a lot because the late 70s had a lot of great music. Lot of fun to see your reactions. Lex, you were rockin' out at the end--great stuff!

[@user-hv4fc5rx7x]

I really enjoy you two, you seem like genuinely nice and interesting people. But Lex! You're vibe is amazing! Your true connection to music is beautiful. You're excitement is contagious. And, I love that you are enthusiastic about different genres. ❤

[@healthcarerevolutionus]

You kids are so funny! Of course, this and many more Styx songs were played on FM stations. Lex is extra cute in this video.😊

[@bigguygoogle457]

I get biggest kick out of you Lexi when you find the groove of the music..You guys are awesome..

[@andrea.mojarro]

My first concert ever was at the LA Forum with Styx in '83. I was 8. Sure it was the Mr Roboto tour 😅 but then soon turned into a greatest hits show at the end. Very nice reaction bebs 💗

[@roberthijar4793]

You guys are awesome. This was my childhood soundtrack, as well as Boston and Kansas and Earth Wind and Fire, Commodores. Styx was the most melodic progressive rock band, more so than Kansas or Rush. Brad is correct about the Queen reference, very cool. Thank you for taking me back to the first time I heard this song.

[@rogerkelly7988]

One of the greatest rock bands of the late 60s and 70s what you have to remember is all of the great music coming out during this time period some of most iconic music and bands of all time were all recording music that even today still has people not only loving it but is finding a new audience of this younger generation like y'all who are blown away by it and it does my heart good to see young people like yourselves enjoying it

[@playbassken]

They are still to this day one of the most impressive bands to see live. They rock like no other!

[@gregnewman2512]

It just hit me, and funny it was during a song about alien abduction. Brad and Lex are like Muldar and Scully from X-Files, but in reverse. Brad is analytical and Lex wants to believe. The truth is out there...

[@alexakl6445]

I also consider this a masterpiece song and love Tommy Shaw's guitar playing (singer of their "Renegade" and "Too Much Time on My Hands") songs. This came out when I was in high school (early 80s) and was on the radio all the time. Great reaction, guys! Lex, love the eyelashes, girl!

[@wkanost]

In high school in the late seventies I would do homework and listen to the radio with headphones. This and manfred man and queen would play a lot on local radio. I’ve never heard music that captivating since then. The music of that era was MOVING and inspiring. I think it still does that.

[@kissmy_butt1302]

I love how Lex says 'Aw'. Best couple on the reaction scene. It is like Brad, Mr. reserved and Lex, Mr. raw, little kid energy.

[@zachhessler8722]

This was on the radio, FM. Mainstream was more on AM and alternative was on FM at first. And then FM started to get more mainstream too but you would definitely hear this on FM rock stations. I remember because I didn't have this album but I heard this song countless times. Radio was THE THING back then. That's how you heard what songs you liked and then what albums to buy. And then there were the albums which were created as a whole piece and you heard all the songs that weren't on the radio. Whole different era.

[@johnclaeys9514]

Styx would fall into the category of Prog Pop. Progressive Rock, starting in the late 1960s and early seventies, strived to take the relatively simple structure of Rock music and add more accomplished musicianship and more complicated structure and chords, drawing from other forms like classical, jazz, Celtic, exotic cultural music, etc., often employing many types of newly emerging keyboards and synthesizers. Long songs depicting epic journeys, folklore, science fiction, classic literature, etc. were symphony-like pieces with many different movements with varying feels, tempos and key changes. Groups like Styx, Supertramp, Alan Parsons Project, ELO and others took elements of this and did a more commercial radio friendly version of this style. There’s also Prog Folk (Jethro Tull, Fairport Convention, Renaissance), Symphonic Prog (Moody Blues, Genesis, King Crimson), straight Prog Rock (Rush, Kansas) Psychedelic or Space Rock (Pink Floyd, maybe Yes)

[@maryannprzybycien2013]

The Grand Illusion was my first Styx album. Such a great band. I saw them in concert a few years ago and they still sound the same! ❤️