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

[@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]

👍

[@hipidipi20157max]

@@psions555 But Paradise Theater and Kilroy were both great albums and Mr. Roboto a great song. If the other band members of Styx didnt like it that was their mistake.

[@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!

[@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 !!!!! ❤❤❤

[@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 !!!

[@LitoMangahas]

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

[@ScruffySqueegee]

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

[@alonzodavila6233]

I was 15 in 81...and it was BLISS! 😎👍

[@erichowry7197]

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

[@alonzodavila6233]

Oh, the memories! 👍

[@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.

[@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!

[@TheJeffey60]

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

[@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.

[@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.....

[@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 :)

[@MarcGulli]

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.

[@gopmomof2]

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

[@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!!

[@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.

[@anthonyyoutubefan7567]

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

[@righttrackent]

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

[@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.

[@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!

[@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.

[@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.

[@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!

[@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

[@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! 😉🤘

[@alexandersebastian1190]

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

[@JusCuz410]

Clean living

[@christinebonney744]

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

[@bruceshing3121]

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

[@jacobisraelbelliot6069]

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

[@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.

[@doowoplover1932]

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

[@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 ;)

[@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.

[@terrijakobe6964]

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

[@GR8SCOT22]

Know DDY know Styx, No DDY No Styx

[@its_just_me7057]

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

[@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.

[@StrBADCyperIgwt]

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

[@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!

[@rushyyz2238]

私が高校生の時にアルバムを買い その時にこの曲を必死に覚えました。それから41 年経ちましたが。まだ歌えます。59 歳

[@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

[@halbunner9833]

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

[@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! 🌝

[@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!

[@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.

[@ldrobarts]

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

[@timothycharlesellis5940]

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

[@debshaw6335]

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

[@OnBendedKneeMusic]

Dennis, you are the man! Sounding great!!

[@MiThreeSunz]

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

[@luizcarlosborgessantosborg149]

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

[@GlennOdle90210]

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

[@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

[@hyperpolo9358]

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

[@SleeplessInDallas]

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

[@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!!!

[@cluxseltoot]

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

[@amybrennan113]

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

[@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)

[@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!!!!!

[@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. 🎙

[@lydiacarbonaro7043]

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

[@jeffreymiller9808]

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

[@dianegypsysoul]

i knoooow!!!!!!!!!

[@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.

[@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.

[@shadokat]

They were my first concert as well, but in salt lake City. I think it was for the cornerstone album. Few years later I won tickets off the radio for the Mr. Roboto show and it was actually really good. Then problems happened and they broke up. Bummer.

[@amybrennan113]

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

[@danlivni2097]

Dennis is an amazing singer.

[@jefflax100]

How does he still do it after all this time. Fantastic.

[@salvadorgiovanniesales9279]

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

[@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

[@ronaldmccutcheon1329]

I was a senior '81-'82. This was our class song.

[@vodkatonic814]

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

[@starwalker6002]

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

[@RickMahoney2013]

I saw Styx my favorite band in the earl 90’s on the first stop in Maryland for The Return to Paradise Tour. What a memory I will have for the rest of my life.

[@ronaldedilbertoona9521]

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

[@david-galindo-936]

Dennis DeYoung IS SO GOOD. Even watching this 2014 performance now in 2024, I never tire of this song. I still get all the feels I did like I did when first listening to it as a young kid in 1981. ❤

[@GR8SCOT22]

Hard to believe the Paradise Theater is 41 years old and DDY will be 75 in 2 weeks ----seems just like yesterday I bought the album at Waxie Maxies----lol....still have it, and Cornerstone, Grand Illusion, Crystal Ball, Pieces of Eight too.

[@jpallen719]

You cannot beat Dennis DeYoungs voice….. he is the sound of Styx….

[@HeRacesTheSun]

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

[@edbigtruck]

He still sounds great.

[@matthewneff9253]

He sounds great

[@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

[@jsross3353]

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

[@mikewalker1885]

Why is nobody making music like this anymore ?

[@TSPH1992]

Because corporate interests are the deathblow to creativity and talent

[@juriyivanov794]

Super Dennis De Young.Thanks.

[@dwdrum1]

WOWZA. Absolutely pristine voice still

[@ruzcelbeltran]

Mr.dennis didn't even changes his voice its still amazing have a long life sir and also the rest of the band

[@Yuvigihan]

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

[@felixberdon3361]

This song never goes old

[@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.

[@Glennskie]

superb performace from the best american rock n roll band.

[@xfs1]

Glenn Toy not Styx just Dennis and a backing band.

[@jc6594]

Happy 70th Birthday Dennis DeYoung

[@elipsys999]

Dennis. Ohhhhh you are AWESOME!!!! GREETINGS FROM SAUDI ARABIA..

[@makhines431]

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

[@shadowsymphony1]

Unbelievable!! Way to go Dennis!

[@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! 🙏

[@livetocreatetolive4593]

Awesome !still great ! Dennis Deyoung forever !!

[@ab935]

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