Kansas - "Dust in the Wind" | FIRST TIME REACTION

[@joeturner1181]

This song is timeless. If you don't feel something from listening to it, you're already dust.

[@BradLeroy]

Best comment on this song ever! Absolutely on target!

[@robertboston7872]

Amen brother lol

[@tuskulum1767]

i love the Song like 1977. (yes im old)

[@mikenastasi8927]

Guitarist Kerry Livgren was just doing a finger picking exercise when his wife told him the song was beautiful. He said it was just an exercise. He never thought the band would go for it. Well, here we are.

[@truckrboat]

The band was almost finished recording the album but they felt they needed one more song and Kerry said well I have this little excercise I’ve been playing with, and the Kansas magic dust was sprinkled on it and the rest is music history

[@evanhume3706]

@@truckrboat I watched and interview with Kerry Livgren and he said he used this as a warm-up before they played and his bandmates asked about it and said we think there is a Kansas song in there.

[@monkeymanoki]

that is how he opens this song in concert

[@billpo]

A beautiful masterpiece… I felt, and feel the way you felt…

[@jonathanhenderson9422]

AC/DC's Thunderstruck started the same way. Sometimes those finger-exercises makes for memorable riffs/licks!

[@flash218ily]

When you have a master violin player in your rock band, you know you ain't dealing with an ordinary band.....you're dealing with greatness!.....and Robby Steinhardt's solos fit so perfectly into the cadence of this masterpiece song!

[@swinetrek]

Have a listen to Hawkwind's Hassan I Sahba.

[@michaelsutherland9069]

my god. What a timeless classic. The 1970's music will always and forever be the best decade of music.

[@michaelkearney2186]

You’ve gotta keep in mind that this song was a HUGE hit right in the middle of The Bee Gees/Saturday Night Fever/disco era. And it still resonated with people. It’s that powerful and universal

[@darrellrector2874]

One of the best beautiful masterpiece harmonies from my era. So many memories. We are just small compared to time.

[@stevenewcomer8837]

The Violinist and co-lead singer Robby Steinhardt’s dad, Milton Steinhardt, was the director of music history at the University of Kansas. Robby started violin lessons at age eight and was classically trained. When his family traveled to Europe while Robby was just growing up, he played with some of the orchestras while there.

[@thancrow]

R.i.p. Robbie Steinhart. I got see Kansas in concert, Robbie was amazing. You are gone, but your music lives on.

[@AnthonyWilliams-ot1yk]

Thanks for sharing that insightful story.

[@rusty9129]

Robbie was actually adopted, so it was his step-father.

[@AnthonyWilliams-ot1yk]

@@rusty9129 Incredible bands usually have even more compelling back stories. This ranks among them. Thanks for sharing.

[@stevenewcomer8837]

@@rusty9129 Yes he was adopted. I had that in my post but tried to shorten it a bit. Regardless, parents who adopt children are not “step parents”. They are THE parents.

[@Plan9-3127]

Truly one of the most beautiful songs ever put to paper... You don't hear much like this nowadays.

[@JohnB1163]

This song is my absolute favorite of all time

[@d0sitmatr]

you dont hear *_ANYTHING_* like this these days.

[@alanbarr9327]

Kansas had the talent to open the floodgates of emotions in everybody. I'm almost 63 years old, and still get chills when I hear them! 🥰

[@DAMHoo]

I’m 63 as well and totally agree

[@ooneybird27]

In 1993, I got to see Kansas twice in the same summer for free. One was at our state fair & the other was an all-day, all-evening concert series sponsored by a local radio station. We were lucky because the '93 line-up was only missing one of the original members, but the rest were there. Till this day, with 40+ concerts under my belt and my daughter having seen around 20, we still both agree that Kansas is the best live band we've ever seen.

[@lokephoenix1039]

Never been this early before but this is 100% one of the best songs ever written. I want this at my funeral

[@phillipabat8437]

Yeah me to.😎

[@GrungeNY]

Already requested also.

[@stevejoshua9536]

I want "Hocus Pocus" by Focus.😊

[@lanpartyanimal5215]

You and me both.

[@Ciriousglitch]

I would like "Another one bites the dust" at my funeral. Love Queen :)

[@dagmar.6954]

Kansas was a great band from the 70's. Their musical style is a fusion of hard rock, southern rock & progressive rock. "Carry On Wayward Son" & "Dust In The Wind" are their 2 biggest hits. But they had other good songs such as "Point Of Know Return", "Hold On", "People Of The South Wind", "Play The Game Tonight", "Fight Fire With Fire", "All I Wanted" etc.

[@tommack9395]

"Miracles Out of Nowhere", 'The Wall", "Song For America"

[@copperqwaser2468]

Magnum opus, journey form Mariabronn are jems too

[@descendantoffools9767]

People Of The South Wind is one of my favorites

[@stanleymyrick4068]

Yeah, Kansas to me are those two songs. Never really heard any others from them. None of those you mention ring a bell at all. They might be good too, I don't know myself.

[@richardkint6531]

"Can I Tell You" is one of my faves from Kansas. Other songs that hit the top 30 include "Play The Game Tonight", "People Of The South Wind", "All I Wanted" and "Point Of Know Return". A very versatile group Aileen.😁

[@robertg7396]

This is arguably the prettiest, most real song ever written. The fact that it is so beautifully performed is just pure perfection! Very euphoric! ☁️😇☁️

[@MoMoMyPup10]

I don't care what anybody says, but that's the best violin solo in the history of Rock music. It should have its own wing in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame!

[@sabremarky15]

YOU'RE MY BOY BLUE!

[@liquid_butter]

You beat me to it. I could not get into the messages quickly enough yo see if it was here. 😅

[@SleeperHonda]

LOL

[@gohardeg]

Got a fuckin dart in your neck! You're crazy, I like you. Bwaah

[@RobertNorton12013]

Ha

[@JamesKovacic]

WE’RE GOING STREAKING

[@andrewhimes6058]

2004 in Iraq getting back to the patrol base after 14 to 16 hours on operations and recovery, I would put my Kansas CD in the player and just try to chill for a moment. Then go out and do it all over again

[@Fremen1971]

Thank you for your service.

[@Allhailthegreatcatperses]

Indeed . And I am glad you had a decompress vent - must be so hard to find in such a situation

[@johnmoore4116]

Thnx you

[@fanboy270]

Glad you made it home soldier

[@leightnite3056]

Saw them at a state fair in 2000, They started by shouting "Hello Missouri, welcome to Kansas!" They were absolutely stunningly good! Daytime, playin to the bleachers....fantastic

[@TonyM1961]

You hit it right. This song is about living your best possible life because once it's gone, it's gone. No second chances. No do overs. Who you are and what you did will be forgotten in a generation or two unless you manage to do something spectacular to set yourself apart

[@guanyin19]

Possibly my most favorite song of all time. Not only are the instruments so simple and elegant, but the lyrics as well. They hit so hard.

[@rk41gator]

How appropriate that a band named Kansas would write a song about the wind and the lack of permanence. No wonder it is gorgeous. One of my favorite songs.....bar none.

[@samhugh4965]

FR…the wind here is INSANE.

[@albertspillane2831]

The violin 🎻 solo is awesome

[@Eowyn187]

Lyrics you say?.... heh heh The lyrics to every single song on their first two albums are freaking poetry. Unbelievably thought provoking. Gorgeous stories even. HE KNEW CLOSET CHRONICLES

[@SuperStrik9]

As a guitar teacher with 30 years of experience I've taught this song so many times I've lost count. Beautiful guitar playing by Kerry Livgren. This song touches my soul.

[@edjeff1]

Now you're ready to react to The Wall, Hold On, No One Together, The Point of Know Return, Song For America, Portrait(He Knew), What's on my Mind, Play the Game Tonight, Can I Tell You, the list is nearly endless!!!!!

[@brettkenschaft4239]

When I think of the term "classic rock", and what it means to me, I think of two songs. This one and Boston's "More Than a Feeling"

[@lostlothbrok7156]

This song always makes me think of my late grandmother, always telling me not to cry for her passing but celebrate her life ❤

[@aeonise]

This song seamlessly combines mourning for the past lost, imploring not to waste the fleeting present, and warning that the future is never certain.

[@giantslayer473]

You're a beautiful soul. Thank you. David in Kentucky. RIP to my older brother, Brian Keith Pinson Sr. - Friday- Aug 21 1987. You'd be proud of your son. You definitely left your mark/impression on people, and are sorely missed. My hero 😊

[@GrungeNY]

I've grown up listening to that song and every year the lyrics get truer and truer. I can't even listen to it now without crying because of the raw, naked truth of it all.

[@briangreen9677]

There's a reason this song is used in scenes where there's a loss or death in movies and even tv shows. It packs an emotional punch.

[@crhu319]

I'm kind of surprised it's never been used in a Superman film. When he loses his adoptive (Kansas) parents.

[@LeySofa]

It’s really fascinating how they managed to make a song that represents the past, present and future

[@rockmetalplaylists5595]

There's life after death, and it's eternity...

[@behindenemylines9033]

what a hauntingly beautiful song

[@009AWB]

There was nothing like a Kansas concert in the 1970’s to give me a case of musical whiplash.

[@GBeret83]

If ever there was a song that really is the true meaning of life, it's this one!

[@jamesfranklin8712]

This is a beautiful touching song I was one of the people who recommended this song thank you for reacting to it

[@KevinCowden-ow5to]

Kansas was one of the best concerts I ever attended

[@SaltyFrosticles]

Such a timeless song!

[@MrLato2000]

To Me the Song is very Somber and Humble as We face our own Mortality and It Matters the Legacy We Leave Behind When We Leave this World.😊😊😊

[@brucevidito4923]

As I'm approaching 70 years old, this song and Pink Floyd's song "Time" hits closer to home. So, now I don’t waste my time not living but try to make a difference in others lives.

[@donalddeorio2237]

So simple, the message is timeless. No matter what happens, in the end we are all the same, dust in the wind.

[@christianlotfy]

The vocals, harmonies, strings, guitar, lyrics, and spirit of this ballad laments right through our hearts.

[@MrPolleyr]

Loved the reaction.❤️ I had the great fortune to meet and spend some time with the guitarist and song writer Kerry Livgren many years ago. He is an amazing musician and composer. He took me out for dinner and then touredhishome studio. A very kind and generous man. I treasure my time with him. Kansas is a deep well of prog rock gold. Dive in and I’ll be right here with you.❤️👍🎸🎶🇨🇦😊

[@RobertNorton12013]

A song about the impermanence of life, living on in history forever. Beautiful

[@Methos9396]

It was the perfect song for when they did the flashbacks on the Highlander tv show

[@fanboy270]

This is straight outta Ecclesiastes

[@jacquesjrviens3384]

Simple, honest, sincere, beautiful, perfect!

[@DaveSVT-rn4of]

I knew this one would make you emotional.

[@Ramitch666]

Nothing ever goes away, even dust in the wind is still matter in the universe.

[@michaelv9929]

2024 and this song is still not only relevant but still very important 🙏🏻❤️🙏🏻☮️

[@robertcercone9442]

If you like harmony, check out pretty much anything by the Association. Also for a beautiful ballad, I suggest Wildfire by Michael Murphy.

[@michaeldeleon9080]

"And all your money won't another minute buy!"

[@MichaelGloth-f7j]

TRUTH

[@MichaelGloth-f7j]

Violinist Amazing Solo

[@MichaelGloth-f7j]

Breathtaking

[@williamaustin1084]

Kerry Livgren lead guitar wrote this and Carry on wayward son. He became a Christian and in the 80s formed the group A.D. The debut album had multiple vocalyst including Ronnie James Dio. That album deserves a listen!

[@pauljefferies2091]

I remember my mother coming home with the album when I was 7 or 8. This was pretty much the first song that I really remember as a child. Now it just reminds me of her and the old farm. Amazing how a song can bring back memories fresh from almost 50 years ago.

[@Guvrunner]

I like Kansas, 2 of the greatest songs in R&R history but the documentary about them was one of the best I've ever seen! It's called, "Miracles out of Nowhere!"

[@keith6485]

This song became popular my first year in college. At a time when disco was everywhere, Kansas seemed to be a breath of musical sanity. The message in this song is important. Someone once told me that "If you want to see how the world will react when you die, get a five gallon bucket of water. Now plunge your fist into it as hard as you can, then take it back out. And look at the hole that is left." As Ben Franklin once said, "Many young men die at age 25, but they aren't buried until they are 75." I think like these quotes, this is a song reminding us to not focus on that "empire of dirt" and focus on living our lives instead. Each moment that passes is never to return. My wife and I saw Kansas in concert just last year. They can still do it all.

[@kenpullig1652]

Beyond the harmonies, tonal qualities, and rhythmic grace of this masterpiece, remember that without this classic piece of progressive rock Bill and Ted might not have been able to convince Socrates to go with them on their excellent adventure. A timeless classic.

[@leemiracle6840]

Dust, wind, dude.

[@Okonah]

​@leemiracle6840 Yes! Like sands of the hourglass, so are the days of our lives!

[@xirknight]

This song will always be magical.

[@Ontariosound]

An all time classic. I heard this played at a funeral many years ago, not a dry eye in the church......

[@sundager8735]

It’s a good song to get high to and reflect, remember back when this came out a lot of the bands would make certain kind of folk music you could trip to, and this is one of them

[@crhu319]

I think of my beloved parents when i hear this. Both gone now. The gifts i had from each, i struggle every day to use for some good. They are now dust. But still the wind blows dust in the way of the wicked, and while we breathe, we are the wind. Be strong. Those who have gone were. For you.

[@rogerdaly6326]

This song is a reminder that sometimes we as humans can have an overflated view of our place in this world. In the grand scheme of it all we are just here for a blip in time.

[@AudiophileTubes]

Kansas is one of the very best American rock bands, ever. Incredible musicianship and song writing.

[@josephbond8280]

Beautiful. No auto tune

[@GregCombs100]

What is cool in this video, although not recorded live, it's a different version than the studio release. Kind of neat they did that, few bands do, it gives you a little different mix from what was on the radio at the time, and this was a big hit for Kansas.

[@jessieball6195]

This is arguably Kansas's most well-known song-even more popular than "Wayward Son".

[@nicholasferrara7299]

Your beautiful smile and such well spoken reviews are simply wonderful. Love this song. (You should be on your own television show)! ❤️

[@billpimentel-vm6cu]

The violin is the gotcha point in the song that make it timeless

[@Boa_Omega]

Happy/Sad at the same time, melancholy is the name for that.

[@ABQREDorGREEN]

Another song with great harmony is from the "Eagles", Seven Bridges Road. It's incredible as is Kansas.

[@ronniedeen3651]

this song holds so much emotion and memory for me. THis and "WHo Wants to Live Forever" from Queen.

[@kellyleach2366]

Highlander 😢

[@elmarwinkler6335]

If you make another human smile, the universe smiles back at you.

[@howardlong4714]

another really good song from them to listen to is "Hold On"

[@robtucker6303]

I really enjoy your reaction videos and I love your spirit.

[@Tbone.357]

"Song for America". Another classic from Kansas

[@stevedahlberg8680]

As a fellow musician, I really always love where your analysis is coming from. Good words at the end as well. I bet you would really love another of their huge hits, Point of No Return from their album Point of Know Return.

[@andrewichaerusreynolds3348]

My mom, in the 60's (her teen years) lived with several of these guys. She was dating a guy that was in their band before Kansas. She's told me stories about New Orleans and a bunch of the Woodstock acts coming through there after the festival and hanging out, smoking weed, dropping acid, and doing what people did in the 60's. I've always had a soft spot for them, not least of which because I was in show choir with Livgren's niece. All that is moot to my comment, though. Despite my personal connection to this band and song, somehow, watching your reactions to things always brightens my day. Your sincere and honest and emotional reactions are a breath of fresh air. My 7yo son is going through chemo currently, and the amount of surface level sympathy we get is literally sickening. Honest feelings are rare and cherished for me these days, and everything you do fits the bill. Thank you, Aileen. If I had the means, I'd love nothing more than to sing with you. He'll, even if it was karaoke. 😊

[@txheadshots]

This song was used with devastating effect in the first season finale of the Highlander TV show… has stuck with me for years even though I was a big fan of Kansas all the way back to the early 80s

[@ChuckDrennen]

I recommend "Cheyenne Anthem" and "The Wall"

[@chuck196811]

When this world is tired of us, it will shake us off and spin on without us. We are insignificant in the bigger picture. Live in the NOW.

[@Tbone.357]

Preach!

[@BarrenCosmos]

You doing more Kansas songs is such a fun thing after how cute your last reaction was from by them 😭 Which was also the only time I’ve ever listened to them too so I’m happy I get to listen along with you for these songs ❤️

[@barrylavender7938]

Beautiful song by a great band. Brilliant reaction once again Aileen.

[@rusty9129]

I'm old, thankfully. I got to see Kansas do this live when it was new!! Always been a fan as they incorporate thought provoking lyrics with driving rock and touches of jazz fusion. Certainly a unique combo in that Era. This album came out in 1976. The previous album in 1975 contains an anthem that you should hear. Great themes, lyrics that make you think and first-rate musicianship. It's called "Song for America". You will be captivated!!

[@warrensereda4782]

I have been listening to this song for over 40 years, and it always pulls at my heart strings.

[@doorofnight87]

I too am a sucker for stringed instruments. Particularly the violin, probably because I used to play it, eons ago. Violin music goes right to my soul. Great song and reaction!

[@craigmccuistian]

Aileen, I LOVE that these songs from my formative years are affecting you like they did me oh, so many decades ago. Kansas Leftoverture tour 1982 was my first ever rock concert. It’s still as hauntingly beautiful as it was so long ago.

[@TheKaelleb]

The Lightning's Hand, Bring it Back from Mexico, Miracles Out of Nowhere... So many.

[@allanboyer2769]

From dust you came, and to dust you (physical body) shall return.

[@grelch]

When this song came out back in the day, absolutely loved it. Bit then the radio wouldn't stop playing it, over and over and over. I grew to loathe it. But now after decades, it's great to hear it again. I'm back to loving it.

[@Buddha-of8fk]

I like waking up and thinking it a good day to die. Basically live every day like it's the last.

[@terrylandess6072]

As a bass player one of the few songs I was required to pick up the guitar so one of the other two could play mandolin. It wasn't Kansas but people enjoyed the acoustical change during our sets back in the late 70's. Kansas was one of those bands which helped us aspire to be better.

[@ericfuller3971]

I remember my sister's wedding I requested the guitar player to play this. It ending up being a sing along with upwards of ten people joining in. What a great song. This is one I learned on the guitar also.

[@pjstone67]

"Dust in the Wind" by Kansas is a reflective song that contemplates the fleeting nature of life and the inevitability of death. It uses imagery of natural elements like dust, wind, and earth to convey the idea that everything in life is temporary and transient. The lyrics encourage listeners to appreciate the present moment and cherish what they have, as everything eventually fades away.

[@Jeff-ge9kt]

My brother loved this song. He had me play it at his funeral.

[@robertfindley921]

From back when lyrics, song writing, vocals and harmonies, and great musicality were important.

[@jasonsomething6003]

So many great Bands from the 70's-80's... LOVE the reaction and your smile is the cherry on top! Boston, Eagles, Bad Company and many others have had such an impact on our culture beyond believed thought. Keep turning out the videos Girl... I'm a FAN! peace

[@michaelhillmann3460]

You need to treat yourself to “Miracles out of Nowhere”. It’s a Kansas gem!

[@markhoward2811]

This was my friends song at his funeral. He passed away a few years ago and he always loved the line 'all we are is dust in the wind' and used it a lot to describe his life.

[@KARENCOGS]

This was one of my best friend’s favorite songs. She passed about 15 yrs ago and was played at her services. Very sentimental to me. ❤️ Beautiful song!

[@KenWins1]

I’m a huge Kansas fan and this one is near the top of the list

[@johnforsyth7987]

This song reminds me of what the pastor tells us on Ash Wednesday. From Dust you came. And to Dust you shall return. Thank you for your wonderful reaction. Please consider reacting to the Kansas song Play the game tonight.

[@joegilbert8801]

Dust in the Wind" is a song recorded by American progressive rock band Kansas and written by band member Kerry Livgren, first released on their 1977 album Point of Know Return. The title of the song is a Bible reference, paraphrasing Ecclesiastes:[3] I reflected on everything that is accomplished by man on earth, and I concluded: everything he has accomplished is futile - like chasing the wind! I was at the concert when they played for the first time and am still in love with it today.

[@csbrown3]

I always thought of this song as "intimate." Beautiful work...