Kansas - Carry On Wayward Son | REACTION

[@mikemaxwell7396]

The fact that Kansas is not in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame is disgraceful!

[@michaelbaucom4019]

Understatement

[@pulsarlights2825]

@@michaelbaucom4019 The fact that anyone gives a shit about the Rock and Roll Hall of fame is even more disgraceful. Do you really care what Jan Wenner or anyone else at Rolling Stone magazine thinks about music or politics? Should there even be a Hall of fame for independent musicians?

[@michaelbaucom4019]

@@pulsarlights2825 normalcy, I tell folks like you where to go and what you can do with yourselves once there. But, you seem to be the sort who'd enjoy that sort of thing. So, I'll do this instead: I'll pray for you

[@pulsarlights2825]

@@michaelbaucom4019 You are missing the point, the R&RHOF is bullshit. I will never go to Cleveland and go there, will you? I'll still take your prayers though, thanks....

[@michaelbaucom4019]

@@pulsarlights2825 no, you stuck an insult in your criticism. If you'd just kept your insult to the R&R hall, I'd have ignored it. You didn't. You got your insult back. Plus, why just me? Why didn't you tell the person who initially commented the same? Learn from it. This is a music site, not a political site, your trolling skills are better served there. You're also ignoring the many Kansas fans who DO care about them going there. I simply echoed that. Now, STFU

[@rodgerlang884]

Kansas is criminally underrated. You only really ever hear this song and Dust in the Wind. Their entire catalog is phenomenal

[@clintonwilcox4690]

Indeed. There are some albums which are not as great as their other albums but they've never recorded a bad album.

[@ralphschmidt2150]

Death to mother nature suite and song for America

[@ralphschmidt2150]

Carry on wayward. son is lame in comparison

[@lepoetress]

Rodger Lang, your are right - those 2 songs seem to be the only ones you hear about. I was a kid in their heyday, but I remember them, Boston, ELO and groups like that were huge and filled stadiums.

[@xauvikkivuax7759]

"criminally underrated" is perfect

[@beckalicious7865]

Kansas showed up at a Supernatural panel at Comic Con and surprised the audience by randomly showing up and playing this song. Everyone was rocking out including the ushers. It was awesome.

[@theguywithoutaprofilepic.276]

CARRY ON MY WAYWARD SON!!!!

[@tamibrandt]

I remember that Supernatural panel. Nice to see SPNFamily here. I'm a Jensen/Dean girl. 😀

[@Photocraftsman]

If you dig around on KZbin you can find J squared and Misha rocking out at the back of the room with no one noticing.

[@carlavandermeer9732]

I' just about to begin my 5th rewatch of Supernatural. I miss it and I've watched everything except for the final episode. I started and it was too hard.

[@carlavandermeer9732]

@@tamibrandt I'm a Dean girl all the way but Sam is pretty cool, too.

[@pauljansen1137]

obvious choice on Kansas would be "Dust In The Wind"..

[@whazzuphere]

Then, "Sparks of the Tempest". I swear, that song from over 40 years ago was prophetic and applies to the world today! For your info, here are the lyrics to the song: The sparks of the tempest rage a hundred years on The voice of the dreamer screams, the cause of the pawn The King and the Queen are gone, each piece is the same The difference between us is a part of the game Darkness is spreading like a spot on the sun The dead are the living in the age of the gun While everyone clamors for the justice they seek The world is corrupted and the strong take the weak They mold you and shape you, they watch what you do The sparks of the tempest are burnin' you through Spreading like wildfire, fallin' like rain Though they may promise, they only bring pain The future is managed, and your freedom's a joke You don't know the difference as you put on the yoke The less that you know the more you fall into place A cog in the wheel, there is no soul in your face Run for the cover, Millennium's here Bearing the standard of confusion and fear Spreading like wildfire, fallin' like rain Though they may promise, they only bring pain Blood in the sand, a cry in the street Now the cycle is nearly complete Ten thousand years, and nothing was learned No turning back, now the wheel has turned Big Brother is watching and he likes what he sees A world for the taking, when he's ready to squeeze The King and the Queen are gone, each piece is the same The difference between us is a part of the game Soothsayer saying now tell me no lies What is this madness that is filling the skies Spreading like wildfire, fallin' like rain Though they may promise, they only bring pain

[@Edb007th]

YOU’RE MY BOY BLUE!

[@randomman8097]

Yep

[@Nilarko]

Yes

[@KevinMooreFan33]

Seriously that song has been running to the ground so much who wants to listen to that again ugh

[@cmirtschin]

Jamal loves real music. I can imagine having him as a friend and saying, "listen to this Dude" and he'd be right into it. That's what makes his reaction vids entertaining, his enthusiasm. Rock on Jamal!

[@vonnyb9052]

And the fact that it feels like he gets the music and not just hearing it...but feeling it....and he wants to get it

[@brianbunting4987]

You MUST listen to “Icarus, Bourne on Wings of Steel,” AND OF COURSE, “Dust In The Wind.”

[@dannyneve8501]

Spot on! I was thinking that over a year ago.

[@Tdogg447]

Yeah when he thought primus was good I liked him

[@justthinking526]

And he'd share what hits him, too. That would be awesome

[@davewilliams1157]

I’m 58 yrs old. This song always takes me back. This song continues to be one of my favorite “jams” when I need to rock out! I always crank it up when it come on the radio! Quality music will always have relevance!

[@Banyandio]

Dust In the Wind, Point of Know Return, Portrait(He Knew), The Wall, Child of Innocence, Miracles Out of Nowhere

[@mikec.3168]

Those would be a good start but there are so many great songs.

[@therewolf615]

@@mikec.3168 Point of Now Return was kick a.. as well.

[@KevinMooreFan33]

Dude I like your suggestions also He knew.

[@tacbear]

Portrait(He Knew)....(jesus)!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!yEAH bOY!!!!!!

[@shawnvalcarcel1990]

Portrait (he knew) yes!

[@hueysimon2726]

This song is at the beginning of most season finale episodes of 'Supernatural' TV show and is considered the closest thing to a theme song for the show.

[@grantrichards4950]

At the 2017 ComiCon, Kansas made a surprise appearance for the fans of "Supernatural" which uses the song as an unofficial theme song. www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/supernatural-kansas-carry-wayward-son-comic-con-surprise-1025151

[@ladygrae126]

I will always think of Supernatural when I hear this song! ❤️. Oh the feels!

[@Joshua_Shadow_Manriguez]

It's basically the anthem of the Winchester boys life.

[@myles3856]

The last episode of supernatural is called carry on if no one knows

[@kyrball]

@@myles3856 why is that making me sad lol

[@mgentles3]

Icarus, in Greek mythology, flew too close to the sun. His wings melted and he dropped back to earth. Kerry Livgren had a philosophical bent. He thought deeply about life and eventually came to the ultimate conclusion that any achievement is temporary. He wrote both this song and Dust in the Wind. It's wonderful to me that, rather than let his thinking lead to despair, he let it lead him to Christianity.

[@juliehalperson3206]

Borne on Wings of Steel (about Icarus) by Kansas, is one of my favorite songs, on the album Masque

[@db321g]

@@juliehalperson3206 that and the Pinnacle are my favorites and Cheyenne Anthem

[@debrabertelli5076]

You know, the members of Kansas were classicly trained. That's why their music is sooo epic.

[@timwendt1935]

Actually, there is a KZbin interview of Kerry Livgren, who wrote most (not all) of the Prog stuff, and he doesn't know how to read or write music. That blows my mind. He did listen to a lot of classical music and that clearly influenced him. Steve Walsh did have a few years of piano lessons under his belt.

[@mlinderict]

Also, Robbie Steinhardt's father was a music prof at the University of Kansas. Some background there, as well.

[@patcurrie9888]

Don't forget 2 bands combined to form Kansas.

[@B_noJ]

Kansas was the tightest band ever. Impeccable musicians and not just another studio band

[@tessanaidokime9185]

(They're still together and touring.)

[@catherinebenton3637]

Seen them live in 83 in New Orleans

[@michaelszczekot8920]

Musicianship on par with Chicago and Steely Dan

[@trsidn]

@@michaelszczekot8920 and steve walsh had a mind-boggling voice

[@harddriverecordingandfilmsNY]

Seen them Live many times, Last year at the Binghamton NY Speedie Fest was the absolute best I've heard Ronnie Platt sing. Yes and tight as ever as a band.

[@tylerscales2396]

The drumming is so incredible! Super talented musicians! It’s criminal that they aren’t in the rock n roll hall of fame! Great band!

[@charliebakerspen]

The hall is a political pile of shit now. Who gives a flying fuck what the owner of rolling stone thinks

[@Traci4227]

Funny story: They performed this and Dust in the wind at my church Easter morning service about 7 years ago. It was awesome! Got to sit in the front row and sing with him. I guess he was friends with our pastor. Good times 🤣🥰🥰🥰

[@keithlau3872]

This song is the epitome of the "timeless classic." First of all, its song structure is so damn complex. The instrumentation is out of this world coupled with outstanding vocals plus profound lyrical messages. And all of this was composed and recorded without any modern day computer hardware and software. WOW!!!

[@lizconnollymusic]

Could not have said it any better!

[@lesaahrenstein6360]

I did not know that. Thank you for the comment

[@fleetskipper1810]

As complex or more than some Queen songs, which is saying something.

[@myles3856]

One of the songs ever

[@marklynn3994]

They were this good live, too! Incredible musicians.

[@mwebtex]

Wow, this song has some deep spiritual meaning,. It was written just before he became a Christian and the words really do a good job of describing the process of searching for the truth and eventually finding Jesus.

[@periwinkle1955]

"Dust in the Wind" by Kansas lyrics: I close my eyes Only for a moment, and the moment's gone All my dreams Pass before my eyes, a curiosity Dust in the wind All they are is dust in the wind Same old song Just a drop of water in an endless sea All we do Crumbles to the ground, though we refuse to see Dust in the wind All we are is dust in the wind Now don't hang on Nothing lasts forever but the earth and sky It slips away And all your money won't another minute buy Dust in the wind All we are is dust in the wind (All we are is dust in the wind) Dust in the wind (Everything is dust in the wind) Everything is dust in the wind (In the wind)

[@dreamweaver8913]

Yes!! Gotta check out "Dust in the Wind"!!! Thank you, periwinkle, for giving him the lyrics!

[@sibkiss2009]

Depressing song but pretty melody

[@christineschmidt8494]

Since this is my wife's tablet and as a hunter, I used singing it as Ducks In The Wind. It was one of those songs that always seemed to be on the radio. Reminds me of another one, Bad Moon on the Rise, CCR. Personally I turned it into There's a Bathroom On the Right. Loved the songs but you heard them on the radio ALL the time. Please no one give me crap it's just a comment that I felt like giving. I mean no disrespect to any one.

[@TheRealJohnSouth]

Wait for it. He'll surely get to this real soon 😎

[@DevilsM4rk]

Seconding this, the video is amazing as well 😆

[@taylorharvey7945]

Long story here. Kansas is one of my favorite concert experiences. There was an ice storm in Portland and the whole city just stopped. Cheap Trick was scheduled to open the show but one of their equipment trucks went off the road in the ice, so Kansas played to a 1/4 capacity crowd after inviting everyone down to the front of the stage. Watching this band play for almost 5 hours was amazing.

[@fleetskipper1810]

What year?

[@taylorharvey7945]

Without searching out ticket stubs, I’d say somewhere around ‘79-‘81. Those were hazy days. ;-)

[@patrickbuckley344]

It's a masterpiece- vocals, lyrics, and instrumentation! It is all there!

[@jimjohnson3136]

"If I claim to be a wise man - it surely means that Idon't know" lyrics to live by!

[@gopmomof2]

One of the greatest rock songs of all time. IMO.

[@rowdynation1810]

Rockerchic 88 top 3 in m opinion.

[@chrissmith-sm8kw]

This song came on the radio when I was on the way to my mothers funeral. It completely destroyed me! Fate gave me this song at just the right time. God bless you, brother! I love you! Please, share the love!!!

[@macmusic08]

“The Wall” is an OUTSTANDING Kansas song.

[@williemarkhays6214]

The Wall is a great song!

[@cletusbeauregard1972]

this one right here

[@Azabaxe80]

"The Wall" is the one Kansas song I keep coming back to. After 40 years of listening to this band, it is the one that I don't feel is dated or irrelevant.

[@jml-rj5re]

The Wall is amazing. Point of Know Return is epic as well.

[@DayTrooperGW]

Yes! Great tune. And 'Song For America' is my favorite (albeit I haven't heard all of their stuff yet).

[@2869may]

Kansas ~ "Hold On" "He Knew" "Closet Chronicles" "Point Of No Return" "Play The Game Tonight" "Dust In The Wind"

[@jeffspicoli2643]

Love them all

[@davidhansen2748]

All great tunes. Minor correction: "Point of Know Return"

[@2869may]

@@davidhansen2748 "Minor Correction" that completely changes things.... lol

[@beachgirl4583]

I’ll second “Play The Game Tonight”.

[@2869may]

@@jeffspicoli2643 "Hey bud let's party"

[@borimirtheboring]

I always loved the way this song starts like an old time gospel song and then goes into that classic rock jam.

[@vaporman442]

Absolutely everything is perfect about this song. The lyrics. The vocal melody and harmonies. The instrumentation and arrangement. The technical mastery. The absolutely tight pocket of that rhythm section. The tone. The recording of the instruments. The mixing. The stereo separation. Effects. Not a note out of place. On top of that, crazy emotional impact and feeling. Perfect.

[@warbreaker88]

In my opinion it's of the greatest songs ever. The mixing is so good, a lot of times organs and keyboards get drowned out by the guitars, but here the vocals and instruments all shine together and it gives it that extra impact. Plus that organ solo is great as well.

[@All-Fur-Coat_No-Trousers]

Bands like Kansas, Boston, Chicago, ELO (even if they're not in the geography club), they transcend era and they're beyond any division. People will be rocking out to their music in 3020

[@meghanmonroe]

Geography club 😂😂😂

[@gracechapman3412]

Speaking of Chicago. I'd like too hear more of them. We all appreciate what u. do. Your my favorite disc jockey. Lol

[@GarlTsagan]

Add Grateful Dead

[@justthinking526]

@@GarlTsagan am from the future. He did. Boy, did he ever!

[@dizzyMongoose]

I can't help it, every time I hear this I just imagine a black '67 Impala driving down a dusty back road. Forever associated with _Supernatural_ .

[@scipioafricanus2071]

although I also like supernatural, the first thing that comes to my mind is randy marshs interpretation of the song.

[@LeaveDex]

Same lol

[@tinacorbet4705]

Driver picks the music, shot gun shuts his cake hole

[@myles3856]

Don't you cry no more!

[@LeaveDex]

Landen Michelin the road so far

[@hallewis389]

Back when bands hauled around "that church organ" Hamond B3, a staple of the classic rock sound.

[@BonnieHalfElven]

I used to follow a band where the keyboardist used one. It was a WHALE! Eventually he switched to a Yamaha, but still brought the leslie speaker.

The bane of every roadie.

[@TheStuntViking]

@ Or when you work for the only backline rental in town that has one.

[@BonnieHalfElven]

@Mike Walter I used to play keyboards. I made the mistake of buying a KB300 amp, where the amp and speakers were one unit. I couldn't move it, so the guys kept it in the truck and I just brought the keyboards, etc.

[@donburnett8629]

Boss hammond!

[@davidteague4430]

This song is basically the Parable of the Wayward Son from the Bible put told in the form of a song. Dust in the Wind and The Wall are also good songs by Kansas among many others.

[@seang9383]

Still holds up... One of the most epic rock songs of all time.

[@valeriesilva7143]

Yep, the 70s when Kansas, Chicago, Boston, Alabama, & America were all great bands.

[@jimpatterson3286]

That's a very diverse group, great job 🤘✌

[@kimdeese6410]

Thin Lizzy.

[@danieljodrey709]

..and not polarly divided communities of people.

ARS.. very underrated 70s band.

[@iancarnel8609]

Dont forget the other place-name bands.. Orleans, LRB,... Asia, Europe & Berlin

[@svenidol]

"Teach Peace". Amen brother, amen. Let there be Peace when we are done.

[@davidmoss2548]

When I saw Kansas in Atlanta, Steve Young had six keyboards, a Wurlitzer organ and a Hammond B3. Kerry Livgren had three keyboards in front of him, and he played guitar. I saw Steve play standing on his hands. Incredible.

[@brucekish7576]

"If I claim to be a wise man, it surely means that I don't know" is taken from Plato's "Apology."

[@gogriz3591]

And the Bible...

[@lesaahrenstein6360]

Thank you for the information. I did not know that

[@danieljodrey709]

@@gogriz3591 I'm pretty sure that Kerry got it from the Bible.

[@markdemell3717]

@@danieljodrey709 Please man ,let's not start that ,i'm right and your wrong dialogue ,enjoy the music ,because ,nothing else matters .

[@dwightsmith4641]

It is mixing a bunch of different famous biblical, and Greek tales. I was flying ever higher, but I flew too high is Icarus. Carry On Wayward I believe is in the tale of Ulysses.

[@CamiMack5616]

Such a kickass tune, from the ultimate era of music: classic rock. DUST IN THE WIND is much softer, but the lyrics are deep and meaningful, and kind of sad.

[@Lightmane]

I'm sure he's heard that one too

[@Jim-ix1xf]

I remember when it came out, never heard of Kansas before, talk about an impactful song, wow, never heard anything like it, think it was 1976, getting close to the end of the classic rock era, wonder how many records we flipped through in record stores back then, could spend all day, and then bring them back home and put them in the milk crate, to flip through them again.

[@kathystammen3060]

I think this song is about heaven ❤️

[@micahevans6512]

I totally agree with your sentiment about the classic era of rock music.

[@SuprousOxide]

Deep enough to impress So Crates

[@grahamp8833]

One the greatest songs of all time , when Kansas made this classic , no stone was left unturned from start to finish , i don't think the modern bands could ever come close , 5 minutes of extreme musical timing , great lyrics , guitar , drums and vocal timing , this is my top 2 of all time songs , the other is Riders on the storm . A song for everyone . All lives matter ..

[@djardine2520]

I will add my voice to the chorus: Dust in the Wind is an all time great.

[@anitapaulus937]

I love your reactions. They are really something. “Dust in the Wind” and “Point of no Return” are two of their other big hits.

[@ShaunHensley]

Anita Paulus point of know return

[@anitapaulus937]

Shaun Hensley Thanks for the homonym correction

[@evelynne2846]

This song is a standout. This performance/song/band is one of the best ever. The lead singer also plays the church keyboards but bounces back and forth from them to bongos to vocals. If you get a chance, watch the live version. I was fortunate to see them in concert in Detroit in the 70s. They sound live like the studio recording. They must be in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame but sadly aren't........ yet.

[@michaelshelton5488]

This song always reminds me of one of my favorite shows, Supernatural. Rock on, Winchester Brothers 🤘

[@garryhatchett775]

You have only scratched the surface of Kansas music. Kerry’s song writing is amazing.

[@001snapshot]

Ahmen

[@bigemetalmilitia8462]

FAAAAAAAACTS!!!!!!!!!!

[@brendonminarik209]

Man, Miracle out of Nowhere is the song that made me a fan of Kansas for life. I heard the song the same week my wife and I found out we were expecting our first child. Although the situations different, it sticks with me because we were told we were never going to have kids, and then boom. A miracle out of nowhere. Amazing song.

[@brendonminarik209]

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[@greghogue7473]

This is how old I am..Saw Kansas in concert back in the late 70's. Back when there wasn't a lot of flash and bang to concerts. Whenever I listen to them I have my concert flashbacks..

[@roddycoles3213]

Me too, saw them many times back in the 70s. I still have all their albums. Great memories of their shows.

[@lewisgrider3341]

I saw this band three years ago at a local college. Best money I ever spent on a concert ticket.

[@lisamcbride8921]

Me too!

[@mikeconnell5187]

I saw them in STL when this album came out with Starcastle. Marque is a great album.

[@Pickersgill48]

Song is also used for the recap of the final episode of every ‘Supernatural’ season

[@Manders13]

My son and I have already agreed that hearing it for the last time is probably going to put us in tears.

[@michaelpatterson7990]

and then the Fan Fiction musical...

[@undertaker5456a]

Season 10 and 11 finale does not play the song

[@shawnvalcarcel1990]

Nice to know.

[@sarahzentexas]

Patrick maclachlan It played on my DVD sets!

[@waywolf2000]

The joy i feel from watching someone else understanding what great music classic rock is is so wonderful. Im 50. watching the reaction of another human feeling what i felt the first time is incredible. Thank you!!

[@kitapita]

The unofficial theme to the CW's Supernatural. One episode, a school takes the song down to pretty much the vocals and it's beautiful.

[@laneybiscuitsss9427]

SPN fam!!!! Can’t believe it’s going to be over 😩

[@elizabethmcconnel5079]

Team Free Will Forever. ♥️💔

[@lesaahrenstein6360]

And when they play it on the final episode of the entire series I am going to be in hysterics and will cry every single time I hear this song For ever after that. I have already booked my appointments with my psychiatrist To help me deal with the end Of supernatural. Or rather, as Jenson says, it's not goodbye That were just going away for a little bit

[@kitapita]

@@lesaahrenstein6360 oh, I'll be inconsolable. Then Covid19 has put it all in limbo!

[@laneybiscuitsss9427]

When quarantine started I decided to watch again from the beginning. I’m in the middle of season 13 and my heart is so sad. I’m not ready !!!

[@flahertydann]

“Song for America” in my top 5 Kansas songs. Amazing band. Talent across the board. Boys could jam. Definitely check out “Song For America”. Musical journey.

[@jrobtrader]

Ditto - Song for America is one of the most underrated songs EVER!

I saw Kansas decades ago then recently...superb musicianship, excellent compositions. I met a local drummer a few years ago who's son was the current Kansas drummer. Father/son drummers. Geneva, IL.

[@dwz7q1962]

"Dust in the Wind," "The Wall," and "Point of No Return."

[@raked2112]

Love the wall.

[@Crimsonams]

This essentially became the theme song for the show Supernatural, and it is much loved by the show's fans. So much so that Kansas was invited to San Diego Comic-con a few years back to play the song in Hall H before the Supernatural panel. There's a video of it, and it is so great to see it. The audience is totally loving it and the band is just rocking it and getting such a high from the fan reaction.

[@Crolis]

R.I.P. Robby Steinhardt. I saw Kansas twice in concert some time ago and they were amazing both times. What incredible talent!

[@Energikar]

Bands like this motivated me to study music and have a career teaching kids to rock...Yeah!!!

[@matts6272]

"Dust in the Wind" is totally different but still an all-timer. Check out some Todd Rundgren, too: "Hello, It's Me", "I Saw the Light" or "Bang the Drum All Day"

[@bradsmack1]

More Todd: "Time Heals," "The Want of a Nail," "Just One Victory," "International Feel."

[@beckywatt5048]

Now you're moving into Gary Wright territory !!!!!!

[@shoogerkane]

My fave Rundgren song is Couldn't I Just Tell You?. Also like We Got To Get You a Woman.

[@freshbeanne]

Hello Its Me ❤

[@edithrockwell2380]

I So love that you play music from my time ❣️❣️❣️ I am 61 years old and these songs bring back So Many Wonderful memories 🥰🥰🥰

[@RangerRon75]

THIS was My Favorite Band of the late 70s early 80s. So glad you reviewed them! I loved their story telling lyrics, harmonies, complicated time changes. Like the band Yes, and of course, Rush which you have done great reviews!

[@ronniewilliams5939]

Dust in the wind one of the greatest songs they ever did

[@chrisbee5355]

Man! This was the song they used in a movie called Heroes about those that served in vietnam man! My 1st movie ever saw! I am 56 now!!11

[@GJRight]

Kansas, “Point of Know Return”, “Dust in the Wind”

[@alrivers2297]

Know Return

[@McKavian]

Two very good choices.

[@GJRight]

Al Rivers I fixed it, thanks! 😊

[@pragmaticbias2050]

Indeed, Dust in the wind is one of those songs he will know for sure and appreciate hearing in its totality.

[@frankbarnwell____]

Went to an amphitheatre in 2006 for Kansas. An hour into the show they turned lights out 5 minutes (beer for me). But about 3,000 of the 10,000 people left. They hadn't played "Dust", yet: I and my date wasn't moving! It came next. But was perfectly quiet for the intro. Awesome

[@donsylvester2372]

"Song for America" is a must. An odyssey of pure musical ecstasy with a message.

[@NH2112]

Aperçu, Icarus, The Pinnacle, Closet Chronicles, and No One Together.

[@ScottGiorgini]

I was wondering when you were gonna get to this one, Jamel. It's one of the quintessential rock tunes of all time, but what sets it apart from most is that, where most songs have only one hook that drives the tune, this song is literally hook after hook after hook; each taking you further along the journey. If you're digging that Hammond B3 Organ, then you're gonna LOVE Kansas. I would recommend "Point of No Return". Peace, love, and music, brother! ヅ

[@TheonlySpecia1k]

Back in the the day when these bands came out with hit songs, you would hear the single on the radio or you heard about the song/band by word of mouth, house parties etc . We didn't have the exposure via internet that we have now a days. You save your money go by the LP. You would play the song over and over and over to learn the lyrics. The good old days.

[@shotgunblast28]

Yes I remember having my 33s and 45s. Those were the days

[@nicotti]

My parents had this lp when I was a kid and I pretty much annihilated it from listening to it over and over again. Whole album is fire!

[@leandabee]

This is the theme song for my fave show Supernatural. The guy who reacts to the episodes of the show calls himself Wayward Winchester. Thanks Kansas💝💝💝

[@shelleyash4000]

Another great artist, Cat Stevens singing Morning has Broken. So good! You’ll love it.

[@ganglion101]

You've gotten to the point in this journey where Journey is inevitable. Lovin, Touchin. Squeezin. Wheel in the Sky. Walks like a Lady. Don't stop believing. Once you've covered Journey it'll be time for REO Speedwagon.

[@joeg3741]

Have you explored cheap trick? Surrender. California man, dream police Clock strikes 10 , speak now or forever hokd your peace. the list is endless

[@davidsotovega9113]

@@joeg3741 Ghost Town is a good one too👍

[@TatianaProphetMusic]

Journey is God

[@williamadkins5547]

@@TatianaProphetMusic they certainly were in the 80's.

[@hamblinta]

Please play Steve Miller Band’s “Fly Like An Eagle,” “Jet Airliner,” “Jungle Love,” “The Joker,” “Rockin Me,” Swing Town,” “Abbracadabra,” and more! Thanks

[@zelasor]

Yes! Steve Miller!

[@jakemorrison8507]

Oh yeah, fly like an Eagle for sure!

[@metheus108]

I'll toss on "True Fine Love," "The Stake" and "Living In The USA" on that pile for sure!

[@JC-sn3re]

YESSSSSSSSSSS

[@barryjamison4694]

Gotta love Steve Miller band

[@Metallichick20]

Kansas performed this song live at the Supernatural Comic Con San Diego panel in 2017 as a surprise. It was super awesome!

[@2528drevas]

Every time I hear this now I think of the TV show "Supernatural". Can't help it.

[@ianwalker6671]

Same

[@Divhreaza]

Also same! Now, I'd heard this song before I got into the show, and enjoyed it already, but I definitely can't help associating it with SPN now.

[@angusferdinandleonardojone8501]

Yep! I always think it’s season finale time!

[@douglascuffee4712]

Dean and Sam.

[@shadyklawz7259]

The road so far....

[@ninline2000]

"Dust in the wind" by Kansas. It's spiritual.

[@BrickLifeofRyan]

I’m from Kansas and I saw them live in Topeka Kansas, and “Point of No Return” is another great song.

[@maggieanne5340]

Hi Jamel! Carry on Wayward Son back story... "This was written by Kansas guitarist Kerry Livgren. According to Livgren, the song was not written to express anything specifically religious, though it certainly expresses spiritual searching and other ideas. Livgren became an evangelical Christian in 1980, and has said that his songwriting to that point was all about "searching." Regarding this song, he explained: "I felt a profound urge to 'Carry On' and continue the search. I saw myself as the 'Wayward Son,' alienated from the ultimate reality, and yet striving to know it or him. The positive note at the end ('surely heaven waits for you') seemed strange and premature, but I felt impelled to include it in the lyrics. It proved to be prophetic." This song can be seen as the continuation of the last song of Kansas' previous album Masque. As stated in the last verse of "The Pinnacle": I stood where no man goes Above the din I rose Life is amusing though we are losing Drowned in tears of awe By definition in the Cambridge dictionary, "din" is a loud, unpleasant, confused noise which lasts for a long time. The first line of "Carry On Wayward Son" is: "Once I rose above the noise and confusion." >> This was the group's first major hit, and like their next one, "Dust In The Wind," it was a last minute addition to the album. Kerry Livgren wrote the song just two days before they started recording Leftoverture. At that point, the band was polishing the songs they had, not bringing in new ones. "I've got one more song that you might want to hear," he told the band, and when he played "Carry On," they knew it was a hit and made it the lead track on the album. The a cappella vocals in the beginning of this song gave it a very distinctive intro. This worked well on rock radio stations where disc jockeys rarely talked over the music. This song has appeared in several movies, including Heroes (1977), Happy Gilmore (1996) and Anchorman - The Legend of Ron Burgundy (2004)."

[@jjcevering9411]

Poetic Philisophical and prophetic

[@kitimomgraves]

Let's not forget the unofficial theme song for Supernatural!!!

[@bethmerryfield7186]

I live in Kansas and most of the band was from topeka

[@frankkiejo5560]

Heroes! That's the name of the movie that I saw when I was little! Ten years old, apparently. I still remember how it made me feel.

[@All-Fur-Coat_No-Trousers]

I never knew any of that, even though I've heard this song so many times. Now I'm glad I do :)

[@johnmilner4778]

yeah, old school musicians had talent, oh the good old days

[@felix64able]

Honor to say I lived that era 56 and still loving all those tunes

[@reneestes6254]

I can’t like this comment enough. Yes!!! So much talent in the music of the 70’s and 80’s. Lyrics are carefully crafted (for the most part) and filled with meaning. The skill of the musicians and singer - 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥!!!

[@joshuamichael8345]

Kerry Livgreen was one of the writers of this song and like "Dust in the Wind" it is heavily influenced by his search for meaning in life and God. He later left the band and became a Christian music artist. It appears that you're searching a bit yourself, having a shirt about teaching peace. Jesus claimed to offer a peace that transcends all understanding. He also said we all would face storms, but that if we would trust Him as our rock, we would have peace in the midst of them.

[@spat727]

Amen bro. Many years ago I saw John Elefante. And many of these songs were like worship songs.

[@harddriverecordingandfilmsNY]

Back in the day I seen AD live in Syracuse, circa 85, great show

[@rockit3422]

It’s actually about Vietnam and the soldiers searching for peace from their PTSD. The band told this to the crowd at a concert in LA I attended.

[@aaronherbison7316]

Kerry Livgren wrote this song totally on his own and it's about his spiritual journey through many and varied religions...he finally became a Christian around 1980..( it's all In his book 'seeds of change'...) Incredible songwriter/poet

[@hasanimiller4336]

"Dust in the wind" is another song by Kansas you must react to

[@michaelshelton5488]

Dust. Wind. Dude......

[@DarrylWilletttoy4rn85]

The best Kansas song that few would request, "Fight Fire With Fire " I agree with all the other requests also. More Kansas!!!

[@someonestolemyname32]

I love that song.

[@dannymartinez9371]

No John Elefante song is the best Kansas song. Not even close.

[@prefersoxygen9373]

Great song, just grinds the whole way through

[@normawinton6832]

I seen them like 10 times in the 70's. Such a damn good band! You need too see a live video. Electric violin too🤟

[@erinreid3829]

Now I'm imagining the little older lady that plays the organ at my church, peeling off into that organ solo mid Amazing Grace! 😂

[@normabumbaugh6929]

LOL! Some of born again types used to be rockers!

[@michaelv.3945]

In addition to all the other great Kansas suggestions, I'd like to add on "Icarus (Borne on Wings of Steel)" and "The Pinnacle." Both are great songs!

[@Kieop]

When I was growing up, this song didn't get a lot of radio play. It was basically a forgotten classic until the TV show Supernatural resurrected it for their season finale. Suddenly it's been omnipresent on classic rock stations.

[@CryssLuvsMuzik]

This is a PERFECT STORM song! Magnum Opus! It has EVERYTHING! Everyone firing on ALL CYLINDERS! This song reminds me of my late brother. "Carry on, my Wayward Son, there'll be peace when you are done. Lay your weary head to rest. Don't Cha cry no more!" R.I.P. my Tommie. ♥️😭♥️

[@honorsilverthorne7227]

Cherish the memory of your brother. 💗

[@briancampbell4587]

"Y'all know how I feel about that church organ!" Yup. We do. Keep up the good work, Jamel. Love your channel.

[@michlkwitz]

LOL. I was waiting for that part just to see how he'd react.

[@cricket8646]

Steve Walsh was an AMAZING vocalist !! He played the keyboards while singing like that too !!

[@edalisauskas7313]

Jamel! Ready for the "rabbit hole" Here ya go The Wall Cheyenne Anthem Nobody Home Relentless On the Other Side Crossfire Child of Innocence Icarus II Closet Chronicles Lonely Wind Song for America No One Together Hold on Magnum Opus Lamplight Symphony The deep cuts are the best cuts. Any of the above will do Do the studio/lyric videos for best quality Lyrically very deep! Huge Kansas fan so ....Trust me! Luv the channel BTW

[@bigmanlars40]

and it's a really deep rabbit hole.....

[@Pokyhawk]

@ Ed Alisauskas With such a monstrous library it's easy to forget one or two but I wanted to throw out "Miracles Out of Nowhere". The song that proves rockers can hold their own writing complex pieces with the classic masters (and the digital AI CGI drum set during the bridge in the live video (at time stamp 2 minutes and 31 seconds) is the BOMB! kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZnjUqYtnarJqhcU And for my man Jamel; ask and ye shall receive: www.lyrics.com/lyric/825203/Kansas/Miracles+Out+of+Nowhere

[@shawnvalcarcel1990]

Lamplight Symphony, yes!

[@Lab-Rat]

Point of no return Portrait (“He Knew”)

[@edalisauskas7313]

All of these are great suggestions Jamel No sleep brother!

[@BigC.]

Also, as long as I’m asking, there is a great live version of Point of Know Return. You will want to see what these cats look like!

[@edwardcroghan5375]

Of all the different genres of music I enjoy, this is one of the most beautiful songs I have ever heard. Kansas were such a brilliant band and sadly under rated....

[@Joshua_Shadow_Manriguez]

The Story of the Winchester Brothers life in song form.

[@Aldenco99]

Sam and Dean are out hunting and saving the world with an epic soundtrack!

[@JennNixon]

Yup

[@borimirtheboring]

Saving people, hunting things, the family business...

[@Joshua_Shadow_Manriguez]

@@borimirtheboring if it can bleed, it can die.

[@lesaahrenstein6360]

@@Aldenco99 saving people, hunting things, the family business

[@RichNosowicz]

"I didn't know all that was in there!" ^ The problem with radio only ever playing the shortened "single" versions of songs....

[@RealLifeWithJulie]

Thank you!!!! Kansas is still my all time favorite. You gotta do "The Wall", "Born on Wings of Steel" such amazing music!!!

[@andrusmotto1257]

Sparks Of The Tempest is so relevant right now. Kansas is so underrated as artists and prog rock

[@13jorino]

The ultimate theme song of today's bullshit.

[@elrocky8875]

Steve Walsh: A very underrated singer !

[@brettsaucer8292]

@@LilHoss Saw them live and Steve Walsh was playing the keyboards while doing a handstand

[@brettsaucer8292]

@@LilHoss I wanted to see them last month but the corona virus delayed the concert. I saw them in 2007 and I got to be front row center! I love their new lineup BTW

[@markd5067]

Waaaaaaaaaay underated...

[@frankie-3598]

He was voted the purest voice with the most range back in 1977. He's one of the best.

[@stephenurso9267]

I remember seeing them back up Aerosmith before they we're big! Best opening act I've ever seen!

[@renaissanceman165]

A buddy of mine, who is a musician, and hardcore Parliament-Funkadelic fan, reluctantly went to see Kansas in concert, at the suggestion of a friend. By the time the concert was over, he was absolutely in love with 'Kansas'. What most impressed him was how, at one point in the show, the members all switched instruments with each other during a song. As a musician myself, I can appreciate that type of talent, ability, and gift. Check it Out! Ciao!!!

[@dunringill1747]

Some other Kansas songs to consider: "Dust in the Wind", "What's on my Mind", "Hold On", "The Wall"

[@Lynndane]

I love What's on My Mind! My favorite by them!

[@Bsquared1972]

You have probably heard "Dust in the Wind" and "Point of Know Return"... one of my faves is "The Spider" which runs into "Portrait (He Knew)" from the album Point of Know Return...be sure and check those out. Interesting story on this song...they almost had the album finished but needed one more song...Kerry Livgren went home and wrote this whole song in one night...ended up being their biggest hit before Dust in the Wind.

[@mrsd8566]

listen to the syncopation, its structure, the changing time signatures, the vocals, the instrumentation. These guys are so talented and obviously enjoy what they produce. This is first class music. mark

[@michaelbriefs9764]

Jamel, they have a great song called "The Wall". It's very epic and emotional and uplifting.

[@Defmusicman1]

This is what we called “kick ass” music back in the day. It’s still good today and always will be.

[@eileenmaryomalley740]

Musical geniuses beloved worldwide they filled huge stadiums ❤️

[@jeffvomero1242]

Song for America. Kerry Livgren lyrics are amazing and with so much emotion.

[@Lightmane]

That and Magnum Opus are 2 of my favorite pieces by them.

[@jeffvomero1242]

Indeed also love the Pinnacle. Live on Don Kirshner's Rock Concert. Amazing.

[@brendtoconnell6119]

That was a pure genuine action and response when the church organ came in. Great band.

[@denniszeiter2468]

Your reaction in the intro is what I expect in most of these songs. I'm surprised when people today don't know these songs. Kansas's "Dust in the Wind" is the most beautiful song to me. Their storytelling is so good.

[@timwendt1935]

Next Kansas tune: "Icarus: Born on Wings of Steel" an absolute classic.

[@dano8576]

We're on the same page my friend.

[@iancunningham5576]

Always my go-to Kansas pick. Icarus Borne ...was where I discovered them. Steve Walsh's vocals are a revelation on so many of their tunes.

[@lancecornell9978]

A tremendous suggestion

[@JZBelexes]

My all-time favorite song. Which is ironic since I have acrophobia! XD

[@meyerweinstock9567]

I prefer Iron Maiden's "Flight of Icarus"