Carry on Wayward Son (Kansas) | Lexington Lab Band

[@steveg5382]

Really awesome! You guys should consider going on tour with Leonid & Friends!!

[@LexingtonLabBand]

Randy and Mike just hung out with them last week in Az. Super nice people!

[@davidgilpin5200]

This is RECORDED LIVE, folks. Real music performed by real musicians, sharing their gifts and talents with us, keeping this music ALIVE. It takes real guts to take this classic rock anthem on - and so many LLB consortium members shine here, it's hard to decide who to shout out. Sure, you can study the notes on the page - but Mike and the crew get the right feeling, ambience, groove. The synth voicing and guitars are spot-on. The acapella choral intro gave me chills! Mike's voice shines, this lead vocal has some HIGH notes. Man, I wish I had been there to hear and SEE this.. Thanks for another hit, LLB! #bestcoverband #livemusic

[@davidwilliamgay4821]

Me to, but thank goodness for KZbin.Kudos to the sound technicians. Does anyone know if they ever tour europe( probably too much logistics) or play just in the States

[@keithmonahan629]

I'm so lucky to have been there during the annual Labor Day 2023 concert where this was filmed in Wilmore, KY. They recorded it twice back to back to make sure they got all the angles and exact footage they needed. What amazed me was how note perfect both performances were. Definitely blessed to witness this in person! I think there were over 3000 people in attendance. Can't wait for next year!@#

[@Terk131]

@@LexingtonLabBandis it from the live show Or overdubbed ? Great performance.

[@jasonjason7823]

@@LexingtonLabBandplease cover the only ones “different girl, different planet”. You guys are absolutely great musicians. I find myself staying up too late going down the rabbit hole and watching your videos 😂. Keep up the great covers. 👍🎸 you guys rock

[@CWS1963]

Filmed live several shoots if you look some day some night. And the vocals are totally redone in a studio. But still a great job.

[@beachbum61]

I feel very qualified to critique this performance. I just went through my ticket stubs and turns out I have seen Kansas live 11 times; more than any other band. Again, Lexington Lab Band did not disappoint. Another great performance by a superb cover band. Seems there is no limit to what they can accomplish. One of these days I will travel to Lexington KY to see them live. I purchased one of their ball caps but it blew off my head this summer during a hurricane and out onto the river it went. As much as I love this band, I wasn’t jumping in the river during a hurricane to retrieve it - lol. I’ll just order another.

[@greyman003]

Great sound, I love the mix. You are very skilled at balancing the different elements and reinforcing where required and value can be added. As a former sound engineer I love your work.

[@rickyharrison8780]

Well, all I can say is INCREDIBLE!! One day before I die, I will make it to Lexington Kentucky to see this INCREDIBLE BAND!!

[@davidwilliamgay4821]

Must admit this band are something special, and so many musicians in one band must be unique. Wont be able to fly to see them live, as i live in Berlin, germany, so thanks to KZbin. Oh, hope you ordered a new cappy. Reckon i also wouldnt jump in the sea to rescue one. All sorts of lovely creatures just waiting lol 😂

[@davidwilliamgay4821]

​@larysnw418beginning to think this myself now. The Hindleys in Oz are not far behind, but Lex Lab are special

[@michaelmappin4425]

Yes! I'm very qualified too. I've only seen them 5 times, but once was in a small night club with only a few hundred people and once was in the front row of a military theater. I talked to Rich Williams out back while he was having a smoke. Four of my shows were with Robbie Steinhardt. Lexington Lab does it right.

[@philgriswold2133]

Only a few bands could cover that song that tightly in a studio setting, for you guys to do it live is even more impressive.

[@jimmy5634]

It was live, but the recording was through a system, not in the existing acoustics.

[@LexingtonLabBand]

It was multi tracked and mixed later like most live performances released these days

[@sctodd22]

To pull this very, very difficult song off, live acoustics or mixed has got to be a heck of job considering the band KANSAS. This is a very difficult song to play, I have never seen any other group to try this song. I requested this song a few months back in the comments and did not think they would do it, but they have just blown me away by this performance. I have seen Kansas many times back in the 70's and this song was my favorite. I'm 70 years old now and still love the songs this band plays. I live in Versailles KY but at my age just could not make the trip a few miles down the road. I still watch and listen! Keep the the good music coming. YOU GUYS AND GALS make an old man like me VERY HAPPY!!!!!!! THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!!! P.S. NOW PLAY " DUST IN THE WIND" PLEASE!!!

[@cpjds1]

@@LexingtonLabBandIndeed. The sound the audience heard was undoubtedly very different from what we are hearing here. Still a great cover though.

[@l.a.french3063]

I doubt even Kansas could sound as close to the studio recording as this is. Great job.

[@kansasblues]

great music🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥

[@StratmanDarrell]

Did I just see Tucker playing guitar? Awesome job!

[@Al-rs2rr]

One of the many things I like about LLB is that they don't look like stereotypical rockers, they look like your neighbors, your friends. Whenever you see them they make your day a little better.

[@Malcolm-p4r]

Lexington are the best cover band in the world.🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@lindabergman3127]

Agreed100 😍😍😍😍

[@danjimmie0704]

Correction - this is a tribute band - way better than a cover band! Cheers!!

[@JasonMcNamara]

DAMN!! To be that spot on, LIVE on stage… now that was impressive. Beautiful vocals from all of you as well.

[@OCT566]

Those guys on guitars just nailed it string bends and all

[@Ricovette]

You guys hit this one right out of the park! YOU ROCK! Thumbs up from me as usual... Stay safe... Rico

[@brookealexander9728]

Awesome, Kansas would be proud 👏

[@maccesandholm]

More like a tribute band

[@imspartacvs]

Awesomeness ❤❤❤

[@solomonkane223]

Been a Kansas fan for 50 years, and seen them play this from the first row... you all did them proud.

[@stevebaretta1]

As a long time KANSAS fan, you guys and gals did it right.

[@FlightData101]

Oh come on! It’s one thing to throw down in a studio recording where you can polish off the rough edges. It’s a whole other thing to put on this kind of performance live. You’ve officially hit Brit Floyd status in this guy’s eyes. Great work! 👍👏🏻

[@jameshowland7393]

For the record, according to Rich Williams, guitarist for Kansas, they recorded "Carry On Wayward Son" in a very simple studio. One that they could afford at the time. The recording we all know and love was done in . No looping, no splicing, no over-dubbing, no electronic mumbo jumbo other than to balance out the channels, and certainly no friggin autotune. He did not say how many times they tried, but the fact that they did that song, start to finish, in only one take says a lot. It also says a lot about Lexington Labs' abilities. Bravo to you all!!!

[@paulstevens8378]

I'm not crying, I just have something in my eye. Stunning. Kudos LLB.

[@TK-ov4hn]

That concert was perfect. Great weather, good food, fantastic crowd, and the best cover band on the planet!!!!

[@lindabergman3127]

Where was this concert in Lexington??

[@flexanimo4162]

Perfection! I am so glad we made the trip to see this show! I will stand by my comments every day! The best concert I have ever been to!!! 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@bman3020]

Don't be shy. I say the same!!!!!!

[@georgemichael6068]

Us also, best concert that We’ve ever been to

[@lindabergman3127]

I can hardly wait to see this awesome band 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@thundergodfan]

Oh something to add, this was performed on my Birthday October 26th. Lexington Lab Band gave me Birthday Present and they didn't even know it. Rocking out to it tonight AGAIN! 🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘

[@mariongrayston2373]

Brilliant to be sure.........good on yer all..............Cheers

[@Andy-R-VT]

LLB, rockin it Out Live.. 🔥🎸 Hell yeah🎸🔥

[@JanVanHoedt]

Daaaaaaaang! Everyone nailed it! And with everything happening on that stage, mad respect to whoever was on the sound board! That mix was shweeeeeet!!

[@budlistar5312]

WOW,……..how do you……….I mean……….that was……….just amaz………..there’s no way……….WOW!!!

[@WiggyWigmoreUK]

I remember my emotions going from shock to elation when you started this song! One of my all time faves, and you absolutely nailed it! Starting acapella isn’t an easy skill, well, unless you’re LLB! 😀 Brilliant vocals and musicianship all round (and filmography, of course!)

[@dougsimmons2791]

Fantastic!! My favorite Kansas song. You guys are awesome.

[@lindabergman3127]

Love it 🌹 my Favorite is what’s on my mind and Play the game tonight 🌹🌹🌹✨✨

[@gorangogomisicsstreetofdre890]

This is soooo cooool. Right on LLB. You ALL ROCK !!!!!!! 😎👍

[@cactuscanuck6802]

You guys rocked that one to the core!! Wish I could have been there in person!

[@laurawitherington-om5re]

Wow! Soooo Good. And one of my all time favorites.

[@douglasroyce5631]

To the Lexington Lab Band , folks , once again , absolute perfection ! BRAVO !

[@brianhenry7713]

Vandy said there was going to be a surprise that night. What a performance! Brought back a lot of memories for sure! Great job!

[@normanperduk6650]

Kansas is such a tight band and you killed it with this version

[@cinnadude]

Nice. Being from the state of Kansas, I know this one all too well. Excellent job!!!

[@georgemichael6068]

Wow, absolutely amazing. My wife and I had the pleasure of being at the recording of this video at the concert. Amazing then, Amazing now. LLB rocks

[@debbrarose9969]

I hope one day I can attend one of your shows, but for now this will do very well.

[@borisarsenault6576]

Always a delight for my ears to hear those wonderfuly done covers! This one is no exeption! W-O-W!!!

[@tnoutdoors9]

HOLY CRAP.....with emphasis. One of my favorite songs ever. So many great moments here, some that grabbed me (other than the multi-layer harmonies) were the guitar lines at 1:03 and 2:49. Like frozen moments from 1976.

[@frankfossaceca9616]

Beautiful Harmonies on The Beginning of That Song Guys. Very Difficult to Sing. !!! Steve Walsh is my All time Favorite Singer. Love This Album !!!!! .

[@farmgene]

What a treat for us viewers and the live audience!

[@MrGreen-sq4cf]

How I wish I could have been in that audience.Great job on an old favorite!

[@TheDICEYUK]

As ever, I am very impressed with what you do and how you do it.

[@terryb942]

We were there! Was SOOO looking forward to seeing the finished video!! We’ll be there next year!

[@thundergodfan]

I've got CHILLS.......... that's all I've GOT! 🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘

[@01gater]

LLB what a awesome job of carry on my wayward son.

[@trevorwinslow]

Another outstanding 👏 cover by this incredibly group of talented musicians this time live 🙌 👏 .

[@donny4274]

Absolutely flawless would’ve loved to seen this in concert live great job by all.

[@flexanimo4162]

If you ever get the chance, book it! You will not be disappointed! We went to this show and it was the best concert I have ever seen/heard! Mind blowing!

[@rods.3245]

It's absolutely worth it. We drove six hours which isn't that bad. Definitely plan to do it again. The night was perfect, and the crowd was great. Lexington Lab Band was absolutely amazing!

[@catswalkjpgr]

Who is the Lexington Lab Band singer?

[@kdhinely-pr1nh]

Y’all are so awesome!! The character and integrity of each and everyone of you is wonderful. Add that to your talent makes me a fan for life. Thank you all.

[@gregadkins5712]

Awesome live performance. You guys and gals NEVER DISAPPOINT!!!👍👍👍

[@ldoyle3rd]

Fall of 1976 was a freshman at EIU, and I believe that is when Kansas came to campus. We played Leftoverture in the dorms so I know this song well and you guys nailed it!

[@Prof_Jeff]

I couldn't tell it was a live recording from the thumbnail. Then the video starts, and it's from a concert! A mark of a great band is if it sounds at least as good live as it does in the studio. LLB hit a grand slam home run here. Absolutely slayed! 😯🤯

[@clifffoltz651]

Saw Kansas twice first in 77 opening act was Pablo Cruise, second time was in 84 or 85 loved each show ! Sure if I got to see LLB they would not disappoint either ❤❤❤

[@rexturner8208]

These guys & gals are reeeeally good. I enjoy everything they do. Keep on!!!

[@esquire1229]

Nails it .... Every..... Time! I love me some LLB!

[@jalpa9642]

Awesome Guy's and Gal's..... Great song... great cover...! =)

[@sergeantfury785]

Guitar, drums, bass, vocals, and especially keys IMO. This song has a truly EPIC part for each and every one of you guys. Just WOW. This to me is one of the greatest "classic rock masterpieces" of all time and nothing in this is sold short at all.

[@ExSkyCyclePilot]

Vandee, with temperatures in the upper eighties, my wife and I were unable to attend this show, due to her health issues. So, thank you so very much for posting this. It's fantastic!!! I hope you'll post more classic rock from the show, and hopefully we'll be able to attend next year. Again, thank you... Update, I lost my wife in February of this year (2024), but was able to attend this year's show, and as emotionally touch it was for me to be there, the show was nothing short of FANTASTIC!!!

[@tweetiepooh2001]

Oh wow....Not sure how I missed this one when it came out. Fantastic performance folks. Grew up on this one for sure. Thank you for keeping it alive and well.

[@gozirraizroose]

Outstanding as always. You guys and gals consistently just NAIL it.

[@resipsaloquitur854]

OMFGOD....this just blew my socks right off!! LIVE! Speechless folks, just speechless. OUTSTANDING!!

[@LarsDcCase]

Great job on this memorable classic song guys and gals. 😀

[@scottmoore7440]

God dam. Nailed it again. Plan on coming to Albany NY anytime!!🥃🥃

[@kpete9219]

Amazing! Phenomenal! Outstanding! Chilling! Powerful! Masterful! Awesome! Incomparable! Super! ❤

[@playingcrazy.]

Excellent !!1 Love that song!

[@cathleneritterjones1970]

I just spent 3 hours watching your videos. Enjoyed every minute of it. Maybe I will come to your show in 2024❤❤❤

[@thesarge4457]

This one is out of the Ball Park. Rock ON!!! THE SARGE

[@Blackhawkveteranretired]

I had the pleasure of seeing Kansas perform this song live back in the 90's and I have to say you guys absolutely nailed it!

[@odysseusthesojourner4401]

Carry On Lexington! Superb performance! You've set the bar so high, I have come to expect excellence like this. Bravo!

[@saturn110110]

OMG! Hair was standing up from the first note. That song has been my favorite rock song since I heard it in 1976. That song is a one-off among thousands. It is my favorite rock song of all time. THAT was awesome!

[@gregerb1340]

This is amazing! Was even more amazing that night, live! This is a September tradition for me and my wife! Great song, and great show! LLB Rocks!

[@Mike-Olds-1]

Great song but an outstanding performance. Very well done 👍

[@mram6311]

Kansas is my all time favorite band and the most under appreciated. Steve Walsh is the ultimate front man. R.I.P. Robbie Steinhardt. Well done.

[@warehausrecordingstudiollc6648]

Man this is the SHIZNIT!! AWESOME GUYS!!!

[@robinpaterno5239]

Wow 🤩 that was fantastic!! LLB knocked it out of the park!!! I really enjoyed your version of one of the best songs by Kansas. You guys rock!!! Keep on singing and making great music 🎵 🎼 🎶 Love from NY ❤❤❤

[@davybuster]

We were at this concert! If felt like 1978 all over again. They continue to impress us on every video. We will be there next year!

[@damonjones6302]

One of The BEST Cover Bands out There !!! Absolutely Nailed the Song !!!!

[@rameyhankins7651]

Carry on …LLB….Can’t tell you how many times I have listened to this song with the windows down and the knob on my FM cranked up!!!

[@KimSpringer]

Holy Crap! That was good! Are we going to see more concert videos? Please?

[@Elephant2024-wi2li]

Captures all of the authenticity of the original and extra impressive being done live.👏

[@dougbrown6711]

Love hearing Randy and that Rickenbacker.

[@trapperted5083]

David I couldn't agree more lots of people can play and some can feel the music but this group of people carries both to a whole new level GUYS awesome job nuff said

[@davewatson3398]

As a Kansan that grew up around these guys, you nailed this one. Well done (again) kids; guitars, drums, organ, vocals, etc. all spot on (maybe better) 👍

[@nolivalerio7461]

everytime i view every videos of LLB i cant help but put a big smile on my face...i really love them...cheers from the philippines...

[@TheWealthOfNationz]

Goosebumps! LLB, you nailed yet another classic. This is one of my favorite classic rock songs and the song takes me back to my youth in 1976. Vandy, I love how you make the bass more prominent in your mixes compared to the originals. It is like adding a little nitrous oxide to the engine. Keep 'em coming. Since you are covering Kansas, how about covering "What's On My Mind", which is another one of my Kansas favorites.

[@carlmclelland7624]

What can I say that I haven't said, every time you guys release another one... Back in the mid-late 70s when Kansas was one of my all-time, best bands.... Whoa! THANKS... for the memories!!

[@stratovani]

I'm not surprised that LLB was able to pull off such a complex song. Way to go guys, you sounded exactly like Kansas!

[@joevanseeters2873]

The Lab members at their finest! Always great to see this amazing band perform in their exceptional ways.

[@SteveLowe65]

Easily a top 10 all-time favorite of mine. And you guys just killed it. Thanks for a bright spot on a rough Thursday.

[@sorichar]

Beautiful instrumentals! Guitars, bass, Keys and Drums were simply amazing! Loved the vocals. I was in high school when this song was released. I closed my eyes and I was 17 again. Thank you for sharing.

[@captaincaveman6989]

Fantastic performance !! LLB never dissappoints

[@2209009pm]

It's so great to see you guys playing in front of an audience; love it.

[@patshozo9158]

Wow, brings back memories of my youth. Thank you !

[@dannyholder9452]

WOW!!! That was FREAKING AWESOME! I'm going out to the shop and play this on the Big Speakers. PEACE FROM SHELBYVILLE TENNESSEE!!!

[@wonkyburn4278]

WOW! it doesn't get better than this. PERFECTION!

[@Guinness65ify]

Dayum. Great song executed perfectly. Love that bass line.

[@MiThreeSunz]

Whoa! An truly impeccable live performance by an all star cast of LLB members past and present! LLB rocks! 👊🇨🇦

[@weshawkins7165]

Wow another home run. You guys and gals are absolutely unbelievable, perfect perfect perfect.

[@kenrangen]

As soon as the video fired up with that opening chorus, I knew that y'all had hit it outta the park. Fantastic job!! I also have to say that your audio, video, and editing people did a wonderful job, too.

[@jeffreysimmons1084]

Wow, I will try to assemble into words what I’m feeling right now. Nope other than I have to listen to it a few more million times.

[@copperheadranch6466]

That opening……chills.

[@brucelittle3958]

Great to see you all in a live setting! Always superb!