Don't Close Your Eyes

[@stratmagic6893]

I love this band.❤

[@crispyrobot77]

Love CTS. They NEVER sold out and still today make some of the BEST music on the planet. Every now and then, I know it's kinda hard to tell, but they're still alive and well. So many bands exist today who are very good and very famous yet they have one tenth the writing and performing talent that CTS has imo. I share the info below with you because I know many CTS Fans remember the time and place when they FIRST heard CTS. First time I heard them was a 45 I picked up in 1975 from the cut-out section at a place called "Record City". Back then we didn't have Listening Stations or any way to preview music that was not on the local Top 40 radio station. As such, most of the really good bands were discovered by luck/happenstance. I selected the 45 rpm vinyl masterpiece 100% based upon the name of the band, "Crack the Sky". Their name alone said "this is no ordinary band". Meanwhile, (while on some Red Dragon blotter) I wuz at the record store and I was talking to a mirror image of what supposedly was to be me; and the eyes and the nose and the insignificant clothes supported the testimony.. AND it only cost 50 cents. It has been a love affair for almost a half century ever since. JP has such a special voice and writing talent like that of Peter Gabriel. Rick W is amazing as always on guitar. Joey D is the master of percussion and Teddy Bears. Joe M is a beast on the bass (one of the few bassists who plays the bass as a LEAD instrument). Jim G is now a flight instructor and getting very high. The newest members are all stellar musicians. Amazing band. Amazing Songs. They're one of the few bands who've never released a shitty song. Probably the BEST BAND many music fans have NEVER heard of..so, If YOU know ANYONE who likes 70s rock then LET THEM KNOW ABOUT THIS AMAZING BAND. You will be on their Christmas list and/or Tombstone, forever.: "Here lies George. He really loved Weed, Acid, Teddy Bears, and Crack the Sky, all thanks to his friend (insert YOUR name here)."

[@Earman54music]

See you all at Rams Head in November!!

[@RRStout]

Best band EVER !!! I've been a fan ever since 1975 when I bought your first LP at The Hub in Steubenville.

[@courtbeall7768]

Me too Bro.

[@RRStout]

​@@courtbeall7768Yo! Are you from "The Ville" ???

[@gregcohen6158]

They never dissapoint ....2 hrs 15 min ...last night at Sellersville theater..rock on John Palumbo and the boys .!

[@joepieroni6027]

I was at that show too. Agreed! I hadn't seen them since several shows at the Bottom Line in NYC in mid- to late-70s. They were incredible at Sellersville show; so great to see them so strong after so long. I hope they plan to pay Sellersville often.

[@RickSeling]

I'm from Maryland I've seen crack the sky and kicks several times two great bands

[@caramanico1]

Love you guys since 1978 and forever!

[@Grizazzle]

Great stuff, guys!! Keep doing that thing!!!

[@bbox5938]

Excellent!

[@starsourcer]

This is amazing! Love that you all made this video!

[@Onekuncklebuster]

Great job guys!!!

[@VicFerrari3]

wow! I haven't heard this song since Kix did it in the 80's...brings back great memories. great tune and rendition!

[@snowy1994]

this is wonderful!

[@princeebon]

One Baltimore-beloved band paying homage to another - and in such an amazing way!

[@CrackTheSkyChannel]

Thanks for the kind comments. John Palumbo was also a co-writer on this tune.

[@briantingle7302]

This is NOT a Kix song. But Kix did great too !!

[@chriselliott980]

Love this rendition. Great job guys!

[@saxmidiman]

CRUEL SHOES!!!😁😎 Baltimore Joe?

[@CharlesREllis-kd7xu]

Always great to hear John and the boys❤

[@trickytrixie5805]

Moved to Texas people here don’t know. Had to show them ❤

[@zephead64]

Well done, gentlemen 😊👍

[@finscreenname]

This is a sick version of the song. Only Crack The Sky could tame a Kix song.

[@charlescraigwells]

Smooth

[@zurlocker1]

Really looking forward to seeing my first CTS gigs late november!

[@vwccrline]

[@Tricknologyinc]