Kansas - Live - 1976 - Lonely Wind (Chicago, Illinois)

[@gospeltruthtv]

Steve Walsh is perhaps the best voice in rock.

[@cindysmith9085]

Always and forever!!💞🎶🎹🎤😘

[@alancummings5651]

While I’m a super fan of Kansas, Steve Perry is the best voice ever. Hardly anyone can sing like he can.

[@nathaliasalamancaflores5374]

​@@alancummings5651I think the opposite, Steve Perry is a beast with his voice, but Steve Walsh is an angel singing. That's what I think😅😅

[@boblozaintherealworld3577]

To this day it brings tears unbidden to my eyes.

[@josephm.2856]

the greatest rock singer of all time !!!!! AND THIS SONG PROOVES IT. i WOULD HOPE that this song is played at my funeral when I leave this world. Thank you Steve and KANSAS for all the wonderful music throughout the years.....

[@ksjoyjespeace]

Joey me2!!

[@Elvira00000]

You should tell someone that, or write it down, so that your wishes are followed. I've already told my husband that if I go first, I don't want a droll funeral. I would prefer a celebration of life and I want Icarus - Bourne on Wings of Steel to be played.

[@karenstepp669]

@@Elvira00000 What a cool song that is for a Kansas fan's funeral ! Brilliant idea!

[@stevendamron1967]

Yes. I agree 💯

[@dieerde1989]

i love the lyrics so much, i took comfort from these words many times

[@johnnyg71667]

Good stuff. i love walsh and steinhardt harmony

[@cindysmith9085]

That's the first thing I noticed about them at the first concert I was at

[@janjohansenmusic]

RIP Robbie Steinhardt

[@teddywhitaker7248]

Steve and Robbie all ways complemented each other vocally. It allways seemed to me how family that sing together have a natural harmony or feel for each other. .

[@scottc9944]

Steve is my favorite singer of all time. But these comments are overlooking Robbie's vocals. The band grew up on Robbies seismic vocals. Steve found his chops on Robbies shoulders. They became brothers in vocals.

[@drex23100]

The best of their lesser known songs. Beautiful composition.

[@teddywhitaker7248]

Beautiful

[@Zorack10]

To hear new live concert recordings by Kansas especially with Steve Walsh's voice in his prime in the 70's is always something I strive for,anything else isn't worth listening to,thanks for putting up this precious gem.

[@fretfix1]

Steve Walsh in full throat...and Robbie right there with him. Magic.

[@rickyon]

Except it’s not Robbie, It’s Robby

[@thiskidevan]

An absolutely beautiful song. Close your eyes and you can feel the emotion of the song. Bravo !

[@SBMPLYMA]

Steve Walsh. Voice. Just wow.

[@josephm.2856]

AMAZING......SIMPLY AMAZING.......tHANK YOU sTEVE AND THE original kANSAS

[@roojunk]

Whew, what a song, excellent recording quality from way back then. thanks for posting! That's my hometown band.

[@discinmike]

Me too. Topeka West 74

[@btom22259]

Realy, steve was the greatest singer

[@IamAnson777]

ohhhh how l wish they recorded video of these guys at EVERY concert!! every member of this band was heavenly!

[@shannonscott5692]

They are truly the best band of all time.

[@thedeskofmaryann]

Greatest voice in Rock! Passion and Soul

[@michaelgenareo7355]

Steve in his prime was powerful

[@lynnbain3543]

Such a beautiful song it reminds me of my brother he turned me on to them . Miss you Bob

[@johnbaxter533]

Beautiful song. Reminds me of my brothers. Miss you Doug and Tom.

[@jimilove7773]

God bless.

[@ParanormalLight]

One of my favs of their 1st album. Too bad, there wasn't a video to this track.

[@stevelentz3]

Love this performance.

[@galaxyluver]

Thanks Robbie! 🇺🇸👍🕊️🙏

[@jefftappe2638]

RIP robbie. you were a boss

[@Isihuber]

wonderful song - and steve is a great singer

[@harryhathaway1086]

I DONT CARE WHAT ANYONE SAYS......KANSAS "WAS" THEE GREATEST ROCK GROUP THAT EVER WALKED THIS PLANET. MY BOSS LUUVVVVS THE BEATLES AND ALWAYS TALKS HOW GREAT AND SUPERIOR THEY ARE AND I AGREE,THEY ARE GREAT....BUT KANSAS TAKES IT TO A HIGHER LEVEL. Lyrics, and instrumentals are elite. However I do understand every one has their own taste BUT if you don't think KANSAS is a ELITE,AWESOME, TALENTED BAND THAT NO OTHER BAND RIVELS. YOU HAVE NO TASTE OR CLUE WHAT MAKES MUSIC SUPERIOR ! I WILL BE IN A NURSING HOME WHEN I'M 90 AND I WILL STILL ENJOY THEIR MUSIC. TODAY.... OVERSEA'S KANSAS IS MORE POPULAR THEN HERE IN THE USA. WHY ? ASIAN COUNTRIES AND GERMANY ARE THEIR BIGGEST EUROPEAN FANS OR BIGGEST FANS PERIOD .WHY ? BY THE WAY ,WHEN I TALK ABOUT HOW GREAT KANSAS IS, 2 ALBUMS ARE NOT INCLUDED IN THEIR GREAT RUN. 1.Play the Game 2.Drastic Measures. KERRY WENT BIBLE THUMPING ON THE BAND AND STARTED WRITING MUSIC WITH " IN YOUR FACE" RELIGIOUS LYRICS AND STEVE WALSH WASNT HAVING THAT....SO HE LEFT THE BAND.KERRY....the leader in the band hired a born again Christian singer/musician to fill Steve Walsh's spot. Let Me Tell You Folks no one and I mean no one couldn't fill the shoes of Steve Walsh. The new singer John Elefante is a good person and has a really good voice but it wasn't the right voice for Kansas. His Showmanship on stage at live concerts reminded me of bubblegum music and that's not what Kansas is about. It's about serious intense music. The only person in the band that could get away with flamboyancey in a manly way was Steve Walsh. He was my idol when I was a young guy.ANYWAY I just have to say a few more things. When I bring up the band Kansas to friends, coworkers ,strangers.... they always bring up Dust in the Wind.... Point of No Return or Carry On My Wayward Son and I get so pissed off. I feel like screaming "MOTHER FUCKER,THEY HAVE ALOT MORE MUSIC THEN THOSE COMMERCIALIZED TOP 40 HITS WHICH ARE GREAT..BUT NO....IF YOU HAD AN EAR FOR EXCELLENCE YOU WOULD BUY KANSAS'S FIRST 3 ALBUMS AND LISTEN TO THEM BEGINNING TO END 3 TIMES.YOU NEED TO HAVE A DECENT SOUND SYSTEM AND CRANKED UP. HEY.....LET ME KNOW HOW YOU MAKE OUT ? KANSAS BAND IS........ PHIL EHART -DRUMS RICH WILLIAMS - Guitar Dave Hope - Bass Kerry Livgren - Guitar,Keyboard,lyrics. Steve Walsh - Piano,Keyboard,Vibes, Percussions, Lead Vocals,Lyrics, STUD. Robby Steinhardt- Violin,lead vocals. *John Elephanti - Keyboard and lead vocals. * Billy Greer - Bass, Acoustic guitar, Vocals, lead vocals. * Steve Morse - Guitars * David Ragsdale - Violin,Guitar, AND 3 Other newer band mates. GOOD NIGHT TO ALL YOU LOWLIFE LOSERS WHO DONT LIKE KANSAS MASTERPIECES.ITS YOUR LOSS.

[@Elvira00000]

I love your post and agree with everything you had to say. Your band roster is not exactly up to date though. Since 2014, They are Phil Ehart, Rich Williams, Billy Greer, Ronnie Platt, David Ragsdale, Zac Rizvi, and Tom Brislin. Tom just joined the band near the end of 2018, replacing David Manion. Saw them live last August and they are so phenomenal! Their music is, and always will be, timeless. The amazing creativity that these guys possess is not found in today's music anywhere. I anxiously await their next album, which will drop sometime in 2020.

[@donnysarian]

You won't get an argument here. I first saw them live in 1975 and have been a fan ever since. They are in my top 5 in all of history!

[@JonathanHiller]

Kerry wasn't/isn't the only Christian in the band. You've got a lot of little mistakes in your comment. There is not an album called "Play The Game". Elefante is not the singer any more, hasn't been for 5 years. The current lineup of the band is the best I have ever seen, including the original six, and yes, I do realize what I am saying here. They are ASTOUNDING today. I LOVE the original six, without them, we would not have a Kansas today, so that is in no way a knock on them. I have loved some aspects of every incarnation of the band, and I loved Kerry and Dave's side project AD, too. AD is really where a lot of the Vinyl Confessions tunes and Drastic Measures tunes should have likely gone, but unfortunately, AD's music and lyrics were over the head of most of the Christian Music marketplace at the time, and they kind of just got lost in the shuffle, unfortunately. Back to Kansas, all of the members both current and former get on well and they're invited to join the band onstage for a song if they are in attendance at a show. There isn't any animosity between them. I've personally witnessed Ronnie Platt shush someone who was comparing him to Steve... he told them that if it weren't for Steve, he would not have the job today, which is true. These guys (the current members, I mean) fully understand and respect the legacy of the band, which is how it SHOULD be. They're great guys and fantastic musicians.

[@karenstepp669]

@Harry Hathaway: "Let Me Tell You Folks, no one and I mean no one could fill the shoes of Steve Walsh!!" RRight On, man...preach it brother!! I'm with you all the way on this. I'm kind of glad everyone didn't share my feelings on this subject... If that had happened everyone would have balked like I did and tore up their Audio Visions concert tickets like I did and that would have been so painful for Rich and Phil, etc. But I just never have understood it. I enjoyed your comment very much! God bless all Kansas fans everywhere.

[@karenstepp669]

@Harry Hathaway: P.S. When I'm 90 I hope I wind up in that same nursing home you are at. We can listen to Steve Walsh and Kansas and crank it up loud. Nothing wrong with that picture! 😁

[@tompips9261]

Very cool to come across this concert I was there this day. No place in the world like the Aragon in the early 70's Almost every other Friday night 3 dynamite bands performed live. Only $6.50 general admission, believe me we practically lived there.Most of the bands were just coming out with their first album but many came back with #2 #3 #4. It was always a party for the 3000 or so that showed up for the best concerts. Way to many to name,wish I had my stubs.

[@TUBELSLIDER]

Outstanding harmony between Steve and Robbie!! Kansas will be coming to Clearwater Fl in January 2013 and I'll be there!!

[@am2boni]

A classic!!!

[@mikelofton4049]

Kansas was one of the best live bands of the 70's.Very close to album recordings.RIP Robby Stienhorn.

[@mikelofton4049]

By the way, nobody rocks a violin like Robby!

[@scottanderson6166]

it's Steinhardt and he's not dead.

[@rickyon]

Stienhorn? At least you spelled the 1st name right!

[@mikelofton4049]

I stand corrected sir. Not about the spelling and I apparently got some bad info. Apologies to all the haters

[@rickyon]

A bit thin skinned aren't we, Mr. Lofton? To correct your spelling of his name and to set straight the fact that he's not dead is hardly being a hater.

[@Selmer1430P]

Wow incredible Rick! I recorded this concert from WXRT some cold night in Chicago around 1977. I must have recorded over it 'cause all Ihave left is Song for America. Great to hear it again!

[@mazatl3]

Kansas is the best band..!!! greetings from Mexico

[@rickyon]

You're welcome. There's loads of Kansas on this channel that's for sure!

[@SixStringSteve]

Great to hear this again.. The words aren't bad! Thanks for taking the time to get the right pics in the right places, very enjoyable to see as well as hear. (best wishes from West London Kansas fan)

[@rosemarypetrilli582]

Pretty Song!❤

[@montybraker611]

rest in peace Rob

[@brettcaporale8031]

awesome!!!

[@KK000-g1n]

The GOAT

[@rafaellacasacaliz5863]

MARAVILLA

[@johnbarnes9438]

In 1976 I was in my Junior year in Mechanical Engineering at Kansas State University. One of my study mates was a guy who was an original bass player for the group that would become Kansas. I was in awe........would have given up Engineering in a heartbeat to perform with these guys.

[@rockyracoon9724]

And now he"s a preacher....

[@lefty5757]

Dave Hope.

[@robertperrella4194]

R.I.P. KOBE BRYANT ,HIS DAUGHTER GIANNA AND THE REST OF THE PASSENGERS WHO DIED IN THAT TRAGIC HELICOPTER CRASH IN CALABASAS,CALIFORNIA ON 01/26/2020!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@ジョンファノン-v6v]

great!素晴らしい！

[@yactabay]

Thank God Robbie could sing too as there was no one else in the band to sing the harmonies on all those songs he sings on. I can’t stand seeing a band with no harmony vocals on songs you’re used to hearing them on. Because of Steve’s excellent vocals he was so unappreciated by fans. You would have noticed the lower quality live show if his voice wasn’t there. Along with the violin he was an incredible asset to the band.

[@rickyon]

Robby could really sing, I know not of this Robbie of whom you speak!

[@psychodelicrock12]

This is one of myh favorite songs that is both written and sung by STEVE WALSH? I hope that he actually played that piano himself instead of leaving it to KERRY.

[@timbraman2658]

Is my area, yet never been to the Aragon ballroom

[@brian58769]

Repost from others ,Trying to make sure those who would want to know,,the end of live Steve,, Not to be the bearer of bad news but for those who may not yet know ,,,The Final show for Steve Walsh is August 16th, As he is offically retiring ,The band has a new singer? They will continue.. I personally feel that Steve has gone way way beyond what anybody could do ,for his fans. He abused his vocal cords for 40 years ,to belt out his incredable range for us, and thus paid a price that ,although his voice was damaged from what he did for us,,, It will never change the reality of his voice in this and countless others are Fucking Forever,,, Steve ,They do not have words yet invented for the appreciation of what you have given us… It is OK ,As you never "Left Anything On The Table" They may be singers who have preserved their voice over the years ,That list is very short,, But ,You gave it all ,Always,, for that. Just because you are now retiring ,will Never change the timeless gift you gave… I am glad that Kansas did not get sucked in to the bullshit of the R&RHOF,,, They Do Not Deserve you…" A hundred or maybe a thousand years from now"… That is where the gifts you gave us with you and Kerry and the rest,, will be looked upon exactly as it is. Timeless ,Life Changing Relevations.. Sorry But I call it as I see it,, Thank You ,BTW I do remember all the shows, To have a voice like that and Doing Hand Stands on your keyboard… you have nothing to prove at all,, I live in S. florida and had a friend who knew Don. You ,Kerry and the rest while doing "The Pinnacle" looks like nothing other then Devine Intervention

[@am2boni]

Sweet!

[@rickyon]

Hey Mexico! I agree!

[@jimilove7773]

777

[@rickyon]

You're welcome.

[@drifterman319]

👍343, that's me.

[@jesusalonso368]

(Y) hermoso tema

[@JonWRowe]

I really like the melody & the way Steve sings it. The lyrics...they could probably use a rewrite.

[@lutherheggs]

I agree. This song should have been tweaked. Probably would have saved the band from 3 years of early obscurity and extended Don Kirchner's life.

[@bethleinicke8108]

The lyrics are absolutely profound & touching. They are perfect, just as Steve wrote them!