Dennis DeYoung - Best of Times (Official / New / 2014)

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[@gsal03]

Come on! That’s insane that he can still sing like that. Let’s patch up on wounds and make a new Styx CD!

[@michaelragnanese]

Many years ago I had the opportunity to briefly meet Dennis. I have to say he was one of the nicest warm hearted people I have ever met. He was a total class act.

[@scottjohnson3226]

Lucky you!

[@brianfoster4664]

He is! So kind and gracious.

[@garyjohnson852]

I also met him, Friday of Labor Day weekend, 1975 !!! Talked to him and the drummer personally just after a short practice session !!! Saw him in Nashville, maybe 1999 or the next year. He played a Special Session for the people that had joined the Quixtar online sales company that was started by Amway, wow, almost couldn't remember, L O L !!!

[@maj27]

almost 70 year old but he sing still in the original key, wow!!!

JAMA His singing technique is perfect thats why :)

[@alfonsoguevaraspota9637]

yeah and I love Styx´s songs but....please... someone have to tell him that it´s better a natural bold gay... than that ugly, nefast Trump impression;

[@robertjohngalam8764]

ALLAN J 👍👍👍

[@melvinmignucci1387]

To be exact he is 72 and the voice is intact

[@vivianp5962]

I saw him in concert a few years ago. Im 46 yrs.old. and have saw a variety of concerts heavy metal, pop, country, opra, symphony's,etc. And i have to say i was astonished , leaving his concert. Over all, out of all the concerts ive seen/heard. His was the best. No, joke. Fabulous !!!!! ❤❤❤

[@stepheng9746]

Pure showmanship. Entertainer. He doesn't need Styx. Styx needs him.

[@Go_EZ-ier_On_Us_And_Enjoy]

Sort of like how Journey made a mistake when they moved on without Steve Perry! Take care and have a great day! 🌝

[@psions555]

At first I thought him a Roger waters "This is my band" kind of a man but I never really knew what a showman and entertainer he is. Kilroy was here is so disliked and I guess rightly so. But it's so clear he needed a good lyricist and writer at his disposal, someone like Kerry Livgren. Paradise theater was shat on by reviewers as well for the same reasons. The albums lack in any real depth or meaning so they say but my god is there talent there in that man it's just a little misplaced. I personally love both of those albums. Maybe Styx shouldn't of been judged and reviewed by prog rock standards???

[@michaelbaker3598]

I love styx...i love dennis..i can listen to dennis solo stuff all day long....but i dont listen to styx with out dennis.. i miss hearing jy's background vocals

[@alonzodavila6233]

👍

[@A1Adaydreaming]

I came here for this awesome rendition of this classic song in the midst of the spring of 2020 COVID-19 lockdown. This song has never been more true. "The headlines read that these are the worst of times. I do believe it's true. When people lock their doors and hide inside. Rumor has it, it's the end of Paradise...but I know, with the world turned upside down, Baby, I know...You'll always be around. The best of times, are when I'm alone with you...". As I sit here locked down with my wife, this is so true and it gives me hope. Thanks, Dennis. Your voice is timeless. So is your message.

[@erichowry7197]

Hard to believe this song is almost 50 years old!! It is still good!!

[@alonzodavila6233]

Oh, the memories! 👍

[@willsweat1242]

Man . . . . dude is 68 years old and still holds it down! God Bless you Dennis DeYoung.

[@vivianp5962]

I'm 46 yrs. Old and have attend a varity of concetts heavy metal, pop, country, opera, symphony's,etc. And i have to say his was the best concert I've ever attended. Everything was perfect! Voice, band,etc. What a legend! Im happy to have said " i seen him in concert/live". ❤❤❤

[@garyjohnson852]

I only saw him in a special private setting in Nashville for a Quixtar Convention( Amway), the second time I had seen him. The first time was in St. Louis, Friday of Labor Day weekend, "1975" with a friend that I was Germany in the army.....

[@gopmomof2]

Mr. DeYoung, you still sound AMAZING!!!!! This was voted our senior song for graduates of 1982.❤

[@ItsMyMidlifeCrisis]

Seen him live many times. Such an amazing talent. He turns 68 next month and listen to that voice!

[@joshe37]

We just saw this show tonight in Houston, Texas. HOLY TOLEDO!!! IT WAS AWESOME. Absolutely AWESOME! So polished and so professional. Dennis is a time traveler. THANK YOU DDY.

[@hisroyalness2]

DANG, HE SOUNDED FABULOUS THEN TOO. Having just listened to the 1996 live "Paradise" version of this 1981 hit, it sounds to me in the same key, and the arrangement on every instrument is as close as it can get. SUPERB and EXCELLENT group put together here - the vocals sound like the young dudes in original form. This one is even a tad bit more zingy. I wish they could all perform for another 50 years. This song will never die.

[@TheJeffey60]

Most of the band members weren't born when those songs were written, awesome.

[@LisaLee-wd9bu]

His stage presence is Amazing and that Voice. I give a Standing Ovation!!! Awesome!!!

[@RussDRocker]

Who's the chic??

[@amtwhite]

Russ DAngelo His wife :)

[@BarryGordon58]

Dennis DeYoung - thanks for the soundtrack to millions of joyful lives. Your spirit is inimitable. Your pipes are to die for!

[@MrDevilman67]

so true styx was the soundtrack for me in the late 70`s 77-79 awesome voice!!

[@scottmitcheltree4182]

My wife and I saw this show in a small venue, Mission Viejo Lake. So awesome we had to go again! Grove of Anaheim. Absolutely a polished and professional rock and roll show.

[@rockband1932]

the same voice as it was..age doesn't matter..long live dennis the real styx.

[@ryanponder679]

You're so right. He's still got it.

[@bridgewilliams6668]

Amem!

[@PurpleHaze4me]

"the headlines read these are the worst of times, i do believe it's true...when people lock their doors and hide inside". "i wish the summer wind could bring back paradise". can't describe the virus pandemic any better than that!

[@legasiguy551]

This man inspired me to be study music and like him, I'm a keyboardist. I wish he'd sit more at a grand piano and play some of these tunes like he used to back in the day.

[@l.fabulous8035]

Just bought tickets for his show in November in RI. Cannot wait. Saw his solo tour several years ago in MA and he hasn't skipped a beat. His voice is still beautiful. Wish STYX would get over themselves and tour ALL together.

[@MGPMusic81]

He still sounds incredible!

[@avocate2017]

It's amazing that he can still sing like this at age 67. There are parts where he doesn't quite have the same vocal strength or clarity that he used to have, but his voice sounds remarkably close to the way it sounded during his peak years and he's still hitting some really high notes.

[@charlie5thumbs351]

Indeed! Band sounds really great too.

[@brucefouts974]

this man took the time to send us a nice couple of songs while we were locked down,.,thank you dennis.. still sounding as awesome as this.. love you man.

[@alexandersebastian1190]

Man he really knows how to take good care of his voice

[@JusCuz410]

Clean living

[@bruceshing3121]

Apart from Dennis' vocals, the sound of that hi-hat is so crisp, just beautiful.

[@user-wq5pr5ru6d]

Styx will never be styx without Deniis Deyoung. He has a golden voice! Remembering my Highschool days with this beautiful song ❤

[@m_christine1070]

Amazing ! Dennis DeYoung has the best voice I've ever heard.

[@Go_EZ-ier_On_Us_And_Enjoy]

Don't forget about Steve Perry too! 😉🤘

[@halbunner9833]

Thank you Mr DeYoung. Your the Best of Times 💜🙏

[@jacobisraelbelliot6069]

Nothing change about the voice. Just the face. Indeed a legendary.

[@wahoodal0896]

Dennis hit a home run in 2010 when he shook the band up and added August and Craig. That really brought the classic sound back. He has got it right now!

[@danakennedy8027]

Exactly and Jimmy too;)

[@nataliegrn17]

@@danakennedy8027 Please tell him I'm so grateful for all his music and love and dedication. I've loved him for 45 years and am so lucky I finally got to see him a couple years ago! It was a lifelong dream come true!

[@danakennedy8027]

@@nataliegrn17 yes of course;) August plays live shows on his facebook page on Fridays at 7pm pacific from his home. Tune in!

[@leagueofshadows]

Amazing! 41 years gone and his voice remains as angelic as ever! 😆😄😁😜😝🤣💥

[@TSPH1992]

The fact that he could hit the high notes in his 70's is nothing short but impressive

[@StrBADCyperIgwt]

What a Awesome group of Musicians, so much talent !!!

[@anthonyyoutubefan7567]

Why hasn't this been released as a (live) single on the radio since 2014?! It would KILL!

[@rakistangpinoy4745]

1981 - i was born and loved this song ever since first heard it when i was a kid. wow, dennis looks old now but still got the voice. This is my fav Styx song of all time.

[@lisaconnolly9147]

rakistang pinoy , you and I also looks older than we did in 1981 ;)

[@TheKyPerson]

Dennis DeYoung is one of those lucky singers who have managed to keep a good portion of their voices. Robin Zander is another one. I guess it's a combination of good genes and taking care of your voice. He sounds great.

[@TSPH1992]

John Hiatt as well

[@swtsoph]

Oh my god, this was my junior prom theme! LOL! Wow, he's still got it - go Dennis!

[@danlivni2097]

+swtsoph How old were you in 1981? I was 11. The big hits i remember in the Spring of 1981 was Betty Davis eyes and Keep on loving you.

[@christinebonney744]

Dennis, you are the man! Styx isn't the same without you! Still sounding so great!

[@its_just_me7057]

Dennis DeYoung, you sir are 1 badass frontman and I love your music please don't ever stop!!!!!!

[@righttrackent]

I am so fortunate to work with these guys !!!

[@terrijakobe6964]

He is Styx and always will be. So impressive!!!!!!!

[@GR8SCOT22]

Know DDY know Styx, No DDY No Styx

[@idmidm7731]

how can he still sing like this after a long time?

[@elainewilliams8440]

And at one of his concerts a couple of years ago, I timed how long he held "THE NOTE" in Suite Madame Blue...25 seconds! Amazing breath control to do that and hold the note out without wavering. A lot of younger performers couldn't manage that and Dennis was in his mid 60s at the time

[@TSPH1992]

Clean living and continuous practice

[@danlivni2097]

Dennis is an amazing singer.

[@OnBendedKneeMusic]

Dennis, you are the man! Sounding great!!

[@drewrosecrans9728]

Takes me back to 1981 im 14 years old and i just graduated from 8th grade and this was our theme song for the school year the Best of times 💯 WOW Miss it 💯💯🎹🎹🎹 Dennis de Young beyond musician 💯💯💯💯🎹🎹🎹

[@alonzodavila6233]

I'm 15 again ...I miss the 70s n 80s . Great song from a totally underrated singer..Dennis is a True artist. 🎙

[@mdevido]

DDY still sounds as good, as he did back then! Age just made him BETTER! Like alot of our 'older generation' of musical performers!

[@MiThreeSunz]

DeYoung’s vocal prowess is timeless! He’s still got it!

[@Mr.RodrigoGomez]

Dennis is Sytx, wonderful.

[@stakebeddriver]

Dennis, Tommy and JY are Styx, too bad they all can't get along.

[@johngallagher9697]

JY and Tommy were definitely Styx !! Saw them in Augusta, Maine in 1978. I actually worked the barricade.

[@cluxseltoot]

A beautiful voice which bridges time and rock genres/styles.

[@edwardvaca2627]

I had seats in the fourth for me and my family to see Dennis a few months ago. The show was cancelled because of the Pandemic. So disappointing. His voice is STILL amazing! Hope I get another chance to see him.

[@joejamison8876]

That chorus is one of the most positive uplifting moments in any music....the Beatles, Queen would have been happy to have a song of this level.....You did it Dennis...congrats

[@Go_EZ-ier_On_Us_And_Enjoy]

I agree! Guided by Voices has a ton of great hooks like that in 'i am a scientist' and a bunch of their other earworm hits! Enjoy! 🌝

[@doowoplover1932]

Dennis DeYoung IS Styx. JY and Shaw are just living off Dennis's brilliance.

[@matthewneff9253]

He sounds great

[@luizcarlosborgessantosborg149]

this song make me back to my 12 years old, when l'm playing and listening to this song in my yard.

[@amybrennan113]

What a voice it’s awesome like he young again voice not changed

[@larrydockery7201]

DENNIS YOU STILL KICK Ass IN ROCK N ROLL TODAY OLD BUDDY KEEP ON ROCKING YOUR SONGS PUT ME BACK IN TIME I HOPE TO SEE YOU IN HEVEN SOME TIME

[@shadowsymphony1]

Unbelievable!! Way to go Dennis!

[@SleeplessInDallas]

Sound just as great as my original tape!! Their accompaniment is the best, so grand and exciting.

[@GlennOdle90210]

His VOCALS are still Superb.....I would love to see him on tour....Now, I have to go buy this show from AMAZON

[@ScruffySqueegee]

2024 - im only 36 but im grateful everyday my dad raised me on music like this.

[@amybrennan113]

Wow that voice sounds the same as done yesterday just amazeing love u

[@edbigtruck]

He still sounds great.

[@TheRealMusicObserver]

The perception that Dennis is somehow just a wimpy crooner who doesn't rock is simply a bad narrative started by that stupid documentary on VH1. DDY was the main creative force in Styx. Yes, Tommy Shaw's arrival began a productive musical tension that would only last a half dozen or so years. Tommy added nothing to tunes written and created by Dennis. But if you listen to everything that Tommy wrote, you hear Dennis adding his own touches to make the songs even better. DDY was a co-producer for every Styx record. Shaw's Styx is not the same without Dennis. Lawrence Gowan may have a spinning keyboard stand, but vocally he is light years from Dennis. In 2010, DDY decided that if Styx weren't coming to him, he'd recreate his own Styx with new versions of Tommy and James Young. Not only do these players look like stunt doubles, they sound and play as well if not a tad better. Proving that Dennis DeYoung is not only a creative genius, he's also a musical director who can out-Styx the band who currently owns the name. This video of "Best of Times" is a musical celebration. It validates all of the decisions DeYoung made. From "Babe" to "Kilroy" and Glenn Burtnick. Dennis is no longer the maniacal dictator from "Behind The Music". He is having the last laugh and he's apparently having a lot of fun too.

[@jamesgazdik9497]

I couldn't agree more with this Dave!

[@janemaxs8552]

To outstyx the styx hahaha. Nice touch. :)

[@melvinmignucci1387]

totally agreed with you. Dennis is the mastermind of Styx.

[@brendaherzog1453]

Know Dennis , know Styx....No Dennis, no Styx. (mic drop....)

[@stepheng9746]

I don't think anyone thinks that of him.

[@juriyivanov794]

Super Dennis De Young.Thanks.

[@debshaw6335]

It’s a shame that They can’t reunite like others are doing,,,win win for everyone,,,,,keep it up Dennis ur great.

[@timothyh.2668]

A great part about NOT living in Los Angeles anymore, for me, is that when a performance comes to town and you want to see it, you can usually get a ticket. Great shows in LA sellout. I saw both this rendition of Styx, with Dennis, and the other one, with the other surviving band mates, Tommy & James while living in Orlando, 10+ years ago. Both were great shows. Dennis has always had a theatrical side. Styx was my first rock concert growing up. The Forum, in Inglewood CA (Los Angeles). I was in high school.

[@jc6594]

Happy 70th Birthday Dennis DeYoung

[@ronaldedilbertoona9521]

1980-1984 High School , 1984-1988 College, THE BEST OF TIMES

[@starwalker6002]

Asome!!! He was young and I was a child!!! Excellent video 👍👍👍

[@bigdave685]

Damn this band is really good

[@lydiacarbonaro7043]

Such a beautiful song and the drummer Tom Sharp he's amazing.

[@TroyNaumu808]

Dennis DeYoung is the heart and voice and mastermind of Styx. The other guys with Tommy Shaw are just a cover band.

[@stakebeddriver]

Yeah, I don't know about that... They sure do cover Crystal Ball, Man In The Wilderness, Fooling Yourself, Sing For The Day pretty darn well. Oh yeah, Tommy songs. Don't be a hater

[@dianegypsysoul]

dennis you are AMAZING!! ty for the BEST OF TIMES!! you are still the VOICE of styx dennis !! god bless you i am sooooo happy you are showing this generation how its done!!!!!

[@stephen627]

Just listened to Paradise Theater from start to finish and cranked it. What a great piece of work that was. (even if on digital)

[@livetocreatetolive4593]

Awesome !still great ! Dennis Deyoung forever !!

[@timothycharlesellis5940]

Never really appreciated how great this song is until l tried learning it on guitar. What a fantastic performance!

[@dwdrum1]

WOWZA. Absolutely pristine voice still

[@vodkatonic814]

Awesome! Seeing him again in 5 weeks... 3rd row center... yay! :)

[@Glennskie]

superb performace from the best american rock n roll band.

[@xfs1]

Glenn Toy not Styx just Dennis and a backing band.

[@synthvault]

His voice sounding like that at his age is just unbelievable. A true master of the arts. So much natural and also undoubtedly hard earned talent!

[@jsross3353]

At his age his voice is still awesome!!! What a legend!

[@kevinmccray1539]

Just watched the Dennis D concert in LA from 3 years back. Looks like the rest of the band has been replaced. Dennis D. Is Styx. What a show. I have seen Styx without Dennis. Now I have seen Dennis who is Styx. Please come to Ann Arbor when all this craziness is over. Styx is back!!!

[@skeeley64]

My GOD...that voice.. Dennis DeYoung's voice NEVER degraded as he got older... as so many other rock stars have. If not the best voice, it's tied for 1st place. He's a true professional.

[@felixberdon3361]

This song never goes old

[@kamoteboyz1641]

orig key and the voice is still there despite of being old

[@siemprepositivo9295]

The best of all times

[@HeRacesTheSun]

The band & Dennis sounds great, good for you guys :)

[@Yuvigihan]

Gorgeous! Enormous! Dennis is a living jewel ... Great!

[@hyperpolo9358]

Nice version of this wonderful song. Paradise Theater is my favorite Styx album. Thanks for the up!

[@ldrobarts]

When all living original members of Styx are on stage, it’s more than the best of times, it’s the best Styx.

[@jeffreymiller9808]

Styx- Paradise Theatre. Tears....can't believe so much time has passed since then.

[@dianegypsysoul]

i knoooow!!!!!!!!!

[@richardsumang3789]

One of my fave songs...THE BEST OF TIMES(The best for all times nver fades)

[@salvadorgiovanniesales9279]

One of the best vocal I've heard on that age. so amazing. just like peter of chicago, this guy never gets old.

[@rca19]

Great VOCALS!

[@GR8SCOT22]

DDY has another trait that Gowan et al lack...he always connected with his audience each night. As a veteran of 4 Styx concert tours and 6 events I can honestly say other than Freddie Mercury Dennis was the most charismatic front man I have ever experienced in my 60+ years.

[@nazaholicable]

Now that's what I call music!

[@mustangs6787]

Sounds better than tommy and jy do now or ever did. Dennis you are Styx and will always be Styx

[@mrbaseballpb]

nothing better then the harmonies of Dennis and Tommy. And by the way Tommy is every bit as good today if not better then the years gone by. Both very good as they are today. Never better then who they would be together again. But that won't happen unfortunately.

[@flintrock8433]

He screwed styx up. Wants to be a damn theatrical band not a rock band. Just look at the douche. And YOU support that. Pft

[@mrbaseballpb]

@@flintrock8433 Do check your facts. Dennis in part is why Styx is who they are today. Together Dennis, JY and Tommy are phenomenal! Separate they are still very good and I enjoy both sides very much! One last tour together would be amazing!

[@davidrose8842]

@@flintrock8433 Please explain how Dennis screwed Styx? Babe? Their only #1 hit and Song of the Year of 1980? Mr. Roboto? A #3 hit and the single sold over 1 MILLION copies? Kilroy Was Here? An album that sold over 2.5 MILLION copies and spawned 2 TOP SIX singles? Yeah, that is REALLY screwing them. 99.9% of bands would kill for that kind of screwing. Tommy and JY continue to demean these songs and yet happily cash the royalty checks that made them rich. You are a moron.

[@ab935]

Mr. DeYoung sounds the same as when he was playing at high schools back in the 70's

[@BaahBen]

Still has his amazing, distinctive voice. Great!

[@delmenendez]

How poignant Dennis! The timing couldn’t be any better. You nailed it in your own way. Do miss Tommy and JY to fill it out like the best of times. God Bless and stay safe yourself! 🙏

[@JoseGutierrez-bw3fv]

Dennis deyoung the best now and forever

[@makhines431]

our memories of yesterday will last a lifetime..........that time was the best.......especially 79-82!