TOOK MY BREATH AWAY! First Time Reaction to Kansas- "Carry on Wayward Son"

[@csphoenix9]

Dust in the Wind must be next

[@lesterarmon8281]

One of my personal favorites. Deep, melancholic and precious song

[@WillFlyTheLightingGuy]

An interesting fact about “Dust In the Wind”: It implements a guitar technique called “Travis Picking”, after country guitarist Merle Travis, who developed the technique (a finger style technique that has a perpetual rolling sounding effect). The Travis Technique never really caught on in a mainstream way…until “Dust In the Wind”. All of a sudden, guitarists wanted to learn the “Dust In the Wind” finger style technique. So, even though Merle Travis didn’t really make a big name for himself as a performer, he posthumously caught a second wind as the creator of what is now probably the most utilized finger style guitar technique ever. Because if you ever hear finger style picking in any type of popular music way…it’s probably the Travis picking technique.

[@davidevans3175]

Absolutely

[@TrianglesAndCircles]

Absolutely.

[@Jorman223]

Amen! I second that notion. The singing on Dust in the Wind is amazing. Beautiful song.

[@ngtflyer]

I grew up with this music. We had no idea how good we had it back then!

[@dedcowbowee]

I know, I was 14 and saw their tour from "Point Of No Return" and was amazed. It was my fourth concert. The first three were in order, Frank Zappa, Rory Gallagher and Black Sabbath I saw. Sabbath twice that year,lol. You couldn't match that level now in today's music scene.

[@vicprovost2561]

Spot On, for me, 1964 Beatles to 1994 end of Grunge, was one giant 30 years of constant great music in so many genres, we were spoiled beyond belief. The last 30 years, not nearly as much. Rock On.

[@markd5067]

Yeah we did/didn’t

[@brettrobinson2901]

I took it ALL for granted to my shame...just the way the musical experience was...seemingly casual brilliance...

[@Indo1030]

“I’m woven in a fantasy. I can’t believe the things I see…. …it’s just a travesty…” THAT KANSAS ISN’T IN THE ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME and a bunch of rappers and hip-hop people are…

[@1001Hobbies]

*REALIZE,* when this song came out it was just another "really good song" on the radio. THIS WAS THE QUALITY OF THE MUSIC BACK THEN, and it is why today's music can't compare, and it why us older people don't care to listen to today's music. THIS IS WHAT WE GREW UP WITH. Just incredible music, compared to what is made today. The music industry worked ENTIRELY different back then. Then, the bands wrote and created the music, words, and songs, and the record company expected it to take 4 to 6 albums before they hit with a HUGH album. This time was required for the band to find their stride. To find their own unique sound, and to improve their art. Today's industry works nothing like this, and of course therefor cannot be of the same quality. Well, at least us old farts have TONS of amazing music to continue to listen to. I am so glad to see you appreciate this song so much, and to notice all the various nuances that you just don't see/hear anymore.

[@bdmention]

Next on the Kansas play list? 'Point of No Return' or 'Dust in the Wind'

[@DocRock67]

Excuse my nitpicking, but the song is called “Point Of Know Return”.

[@stevelanza8195]

Yes. Point of Know Return or Play the Game Tonight.

[@Jorman223]

Dust in the Wind would be fantastic. Love that song!

[@ronaldmariano1888]

..... and Hold On.....

[@Indo1030]

@@DocRock67Yes-both the song and the album it comes from

[@DanTesta58]

Actually really cool to see people enjoying this stuff for the first time, giving us geezers a chance to experience it again vicariously through yourself and other youngsters . Enjoy, there is so much more to get through.

[@jonfazzone5125]

70’s Classic Rock Just Hits Different 💯

[@fredinaz]

Love these bands where all the members are super talented and great song writers. Queen, the Who, Rush . . . this was a great era!

[@aaronherbison7316]

Brian May of Queen is is a massive KANSAS fan

[@jeffk1482]

@@aaronherbison7316 Didn’t know that, but it’s totally believable! (Great taste from a PhD astrophysicist rock-god)

[@aaronherbison7316]

@@jeffk1482 yea, they toured together in the 70's and Brian and Freddie sat in on KANSAS soundchecks. Theres a photo of Brian wearing a Kansas Point of know return Tee shirt

[@robertherring9277]

Love Kansas. 70's musicianship has no parallel . So many of the best 80's bands started in the 70's!

[@robertherring9277]

@user-Privite_StaceyRPG0 whats up?

[@chrisbricky7331]

Great reaction and thanks for sharing. The big red haired tambourine player is actually the other lead vocalist Robbie, he also plays violin that features in many of their songs. Steve Walsh is the lead singer on this song, played organ and bongos. Kerry Livgren wrote the song and plays electric guitar and the piano parts. The band are some of the best musicians out there and were part of that early 70's progressive rock style of music with many transitions. You have an amazing deep rabbit hole to dive into with this band since most of their music was not air wave friendly, meaning longer complicated songs or about things the music industry didn't want to play on AM radio (spirituality, god, etc). Yet despite this, they did amazingly well with their songs constantly on TV shows and in movies. This is the unofficial theme song for the amazing show 'Supernatural' and Kansas showed up at ComicCon and played it at the Supernatural panel. Please check out their famous songs but don't be afraid to dive into their albums and find other amazing songs just less known. :) Chris

[@chrisbricky7331]

According to the band, Kerry (The Blonde Guitarist) on one of the last days of recording in the studio for the album this song is on 'Leftoverture' brought the idea of this song in with him. And within minutes the song was jammed, complete and then recorded. Granted I am older and my memory is not what it was, but that is how I remember them talking about it. Just really tells you how great they all are as musicians and how well they worked together. In the early 80's I got a chance to see them live and they were absolutely amazing, but due to timing I was never able to see them live again. Life gets in the way sometimes. Still one of my favorite bands of all time. Please dive into some of the less known songs if you get a chance. 'The Wall'; 'Closet Chronicles'; 'Hold On'; 'Miracles out of nowhere'. Thanks again for your great reaction to a band that can grab your emotions in so many ways. :)

[@MarkB-zu4fs]

“Song for America” and “Miracles Out of Nowhere” are great, must hear songs from Kansas.

[@FUBAR1986]

My favorite phrase by reactors, listening to the beautiful music I grew up to.. “ I didn’t want this song to end” ☮️❤️🙏🌎🌏🌍🇺🇸❤️☮️

[@OldTrucker958]

Young lady you have no idea how much absolutely incredible music this band created. It’s just mind boggling. I’m 66 and have been listening for 40+ years and I’m still catching new nuances

[@anitawright7169]

Kansas is an awesome band, The lead singer is incredible, singing, playing bongos and keyboards. Wow! Love this song so much. Love your reaction!

[@stevegrandon7143]

Steve walsh has an amazing voice. So underrated

[@andywampler9273]

Bands like Kansas, Boston….. The soundtrack of my life.

[@RandThompson-dd3sk]

Its great to see the new generation enjoying classics we grew up with in a different era. Hope lives!

[@locsin1955]

I remember a night, many moons ago, me and a band of black dressed men sat around a table drinking. Most of us proudly wore the cloth of our chosen metal band. Emtombed, Testament, Kreator and Tool amongs them. And then from the magic music box it came.. Kansas Carry on wayward son.. We all sang mightily and some even had a little cry for our love of music. Such a magical night. Even better if it plays when your out driving your old american V8 muscle car, with the sun in the sky, old school rock in the speakers and the rumble of the V8, a perfect moment in time that makes me smile everytime. :)

[@fidel2xl]

This song was before my time, but I fell in love with it from the TV show 'Supernatural'.

The guy playing the tambourine is Robby Steinhardt. He played violin for Kansas. Sadly he passed away about 3 years ago. Steve Walsh was one of the best singers of the 70s.

[@ricklagasca8196]

I love 70's Progressive Rock (PROG). The talent in those bands is off the charts. I feel so fortunate to grow up with "classic rock-n-roll".

[@heikomaa5547]

It’s so heartwarming to see a young lady like you falling in love with the amazing music of the 70s ❤ Another recommendation for a Kansas song is definitely „The Wall“ 🥰

[@rawbrob1079]

The 70's produced some of the greatest music.

[@KenWins1]

When the album Left Overture came out, my cousin gave it to me for my 16th birthday, and I immediately fell in love with the band

[@rayhutchinson640]

Kansas was Rock Violin like Jethro Tull was Rock Flute and Chicago was Rock Brass. They really put the Classic in Classic Rock!

[@happymethehappyone8300]

At the time of this MUST HEAR classic's release,, There was nothing else like it,, Billy Thorpe "Children Of The Sun" 🌞

[@tommcclary8689]

Next up should be Dust In The Wind.

[@PilloryClinton]

It’s one of greatest, most iconic songs ever written and performed.

[@Ben-sq6un]

Dust in the Wind is what I remember on my car radio waaaaaaay back in high school.

[@guyrowan4400]

Very Underrated band for their time - their lyrics are full of wisdom 😊😊

[@ThisIsMeOnYoutube]

This was the first complicated song that I learned when I was a 14-year-old bass player back in the day. Love Kansas.

[@g0019c]

This is what's called a masterpiece of music 😮😮

[@ChrisLegner-qp1yh]

Was fortunate enough to see Kansas live during their peak 70's period. They were outstanding.

[@Indo1030]

Yes they were! I remember Walsh doing handstands on his keyboards

[@bjw0515]

Such a journey! Point of No Return" and "Dust in the Wind" a must do from them.

[@Wassup_Guy]

Amazing talent - this song is one of the best and longest lasting. The instrumentation, the lyrics/message, the changeups, the difference between the more vocal slower elements, and then the just pure rocking out... awesome. Kansas has been on my playlist since I was a kid

[@OnTe_le-grem-StaceyRpg01]

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[@glennbartter4874]

I grew up with Kansas. My favorite band. Seen them live 10 or 12 times. The last time was a couple of weeks ago. Amazing songs and musicianship.

[@vytallicaq.6881]

I remember hearing this song blasting over the loudspeakers at Six Flags St. Louis, when I worked there as a ride attendant, summer of '77. FUN times! 🎶🎢🎶

[@trevalarose8155]

Steve Walsh is the singer. ( Also on keys & bongos. ). Song was played frequently on the TV show Supernatural.

[@OnTe_le-grem-StaceyRpg01]

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[@kevinlundgren1169]

I have liked Kansas for many years, , and then, , about 8 years ago they came to town!! WOW!! Amazing concert!! That's the best way to describe it. Amazing, Fantastic, , ,I would definitely go see them again, too bad we lost the singer with the long red hair. I would say the next song should be, He Knew!! I'm glad you enjoyed this!! Keep on jammin!!

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[@kevinlundgren1169]

​@@OnTe_le-grem-StaceyRpg01So you like KANSAS too?? Have you seen them in concert??

[@rayvanhorn1534]

Oh….how I enjoy seeing someone experience anything from the classic rock era. Your reaction Stacey is wonderful, we can tell how it hits…each one of us remember the time we first heard it. One of the strongest bands lyrically, with such a high level of musicianship & arrangement. Looking forward to more! This song is a foundational element to classic rock. 🔥😎🤘🔥

[@srstacy]

Steve Walsh was the lead singer. His voice was amazing in the '70s. He left the band in the '80s but came back later. However, his voice just wasn't there. Robby Steinhardt was the big-haired backup singer. He was mainly the band's violinist and did some lead singing himself. Kerry Livgren the blond guitarist was the band's main songwriter, lead guitarist, and pianist. Rich Williams was the guitarist in the white tux. He also did some smoking leads, and he's the only one of the original members still in the band, which I saw on their 50th anniversary tour this month (Oct 24). Phil Ehart, the drummer was still with the band not long ago but is recovering from a massive heart attack. Dave Hope was the bassist. Dave Hope and Kerry Livgren joined the band on stage last month in Wichita, Kansas for a few songs.

[@williambenner701]

This is the song that made Kansas Super Stars! My very favorite of theirs. It brings me much pleasure to see you rock out to this great song!❤

[@AlexanderCalderon-kd6mh]

Hi! You finally did this banger!!! Totally awesome!

[@suecook1326]

Lead singer is Steve Walsh. The tambourine player is actually their violinist. He had no part in this song. See Dust In The Wind to watch him in action.

[@Randsurfer]

Singing harmony: no part.

[@kelleychilton2524]

Well, yes he DID have a part in this song ... singing harmony and playing tambourine would qualify as having a part in this song. Perhaps you should watch these videos while you're sober.

[@Randsurfer]

@@kelleychilton2524 You: "He had no part in this song" "He DID have a part in this song" Which is it? Nice ad hominem, last refuge being wrong.

[@jornspirit]

Hello Stacey, very pleased to see you embarking on the Kansas journey, and they truly do have a lot more to offer... they are prog-rock-y, almost at the edge of metal, and have a deeply spiritual touch and genius... next ones could be 'Dust in the Wind' (as recommended many times now), or maybe their 'Magnum Opus' from the same album, as 'Carry on...' - that whole album, 'Leftoverture', is brilliant... Fun fact: they had almost the whole album ready to be launched, but there was still an opener and potential hit single missing, and a lot of pressure was on Kerry Livgren, who was their main composer at the time... then one morning he stormed into the studio, all smiles, and announced: guys, I think I got it last night, and he presented 'Carry On, Wayward Son' to them... and the rest is history - it became their second biggest hit single, after 'Dust in the Wind'!!! 😎

[@brandolph83]

Magnum Opus is epic!

[@DavidCandray-r9p]

The music was amazing during that era, from singers to musicians,from drummers,guitarists and saxophones they were amazing and gave us. I was blessed that I grew up enjoying all types of music,from rock,heavy metal,soft rock RNB so on.

[@BlueDragon53]

Absolute best reaction I've seen to this song. Kansas is in my top 5 bands of all time. Listening to them from the beginning. I recommend 'Miracles out of Nowhere' and 'The Wall' Guitar player on the right with blond hair is Kerry Livgren who wrote almost all of the music. Steve Walsh the main singer is one of the best rock voices ever and Multi-talented.. Always love your reactions Stacey glad to see this bringing you such joy!

[@brandolph83]

Awesome that you have discovered Kansas! They were a staple of rock in the 70s, and are still going even now. I’d recommend Dust in the Wind, Miracles out of Nowhere, Portrait (He Knew), The Sparks of the Tempest, and Icarus (Born on Wings of Steel). Rock on Stacy!

[@MarkG_603]

Some 45 years later, this song still catches my attention when I least expect it. So much diversity between the vocals and rock riffs. It still plays today...

[@fcocartin]

Hey Stacey! Thank you for reacting to this amazing song. Kansas is one of those bands that were so good they were called "supergroups." For me, they are one of those great American bands that come along once in a lifetime. One of my favorite albums is "Point of Know Return," along with "Somewhere to Elsewhere," but there's so much to explore in their discography; there's something for everyone in all their albums. They have a remarkable chemistry that’s evident in their recordings. They even opened for Queen a few times, and Brian May used to tell Freddie that they sounded better than the record, encouraging them to perform at their highest level. Yes, I love "Dust in the Wind" and all their songs from the '70s, but funny enough, I really love "All I Wanted," from the "Power" album, perhaps because it was released in the '80s! Thank you again, and keep it going!

[@kennywilkus1632]

So much great music came out of the 70’s! They weren’t afraid to experiment with different t sounds and arrangements! Band like Kansas, SuperTramp, Chicago, Yes and ELO are a complete cacophony of wonderful sounds!

[@vicprovost2561]

Yes, add ELP, King Crimson and Golden Earring for me, prog just blows away modern music.

[@davidevans3175]

The ultimate power-pop 70s stadium rock band (IMHO) is Boston. "More Than a Feeling" for starters.

[@vaughnnewman8903]

Kansas just felt so 70's- if you could put music to a feeling of the 70's, Kansas was it. They always reminded me of the Eagles as well. Dust in the Wind next followed by Point of No Return. Love your reactions- so honest and heartfelt.

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[@nitro_001newman2]

The greatest jam session ever, and oh yah, somewhere there’s a song in it, with lyrics that have great meaning.

[@watrandy99]

Just went to see them in concert earlier this month; THEY KILLED IT!!!

[@TimoDyer]

You are absolutely the most beautiful reacter on KZbin. Always love seeing you get blown away or heart struck by the performances. Kansas for me was a song that saved my life back in the day when I was in a bad place. Keep calm and carry on my wayward son. Yes I was pretty wayward. So glad to be here with you online for a moment.

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[@TimoDyer]

@OnTe_le-grem-StaceyRpg01 wish you success lovely Stacey

[@Featuringtim]

Welcome to Kansas, Dorothy! 😊😊 Excellent reaction!

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[@Danandrea919]

I just turned 60 in September. I had this album, cassette, CD... 😊 I will never not want to listen to this song. The entire album is pure gold!! Great reaction!!

[@meguro-shima]

Kansas is one of the greatest progressive hard rock band along with BOSTON and STYX. Steve Walsh was singing this song (He retired from the band in 2014) and Robby Steinhardt also singing and plays violin and tambourine (R.I.P. 2021) . "Song For America" or "Dust In The Wind" must be next, because it's classic and masterpiece songs.

[@meguro-shima]

Kansas is a band that I fell in love with after hearing it on FM radio in Tokyo (1976). I was especially fascinated by Steve Walsh's singing, and I have all of the albums he was in. I also have his solo albums. His powerful and expressive vocals are overwhelming. What's great about Kansas is that they blend progressive element and pop beautifully, without being too complicated like King Crimson.

[@MarkRouse-w3d]

Music launches the spirit. Kansas is comperable to PF as musical masters. Garth Brookes, after seeing them, said," did I just see that, that was incredible, I am blown away".

[@RoGueNavy]

One of the greatest songs ever written! I absolutely love seeing this younger generation discovering the amazing music I grew up with. The firstvtime I hearf this, I wasn't even in my teens, and it left me out of breath. There were so many layers to the music, that trying to digest them individually was nearly exhausting.

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[@RoGueNavy]

@@OnTe_le-grem-StaceyRpg01 discuss it with yourself, scammer.

[@tonywtyt]

OHhhhhhh yaaaaaaah! : ) The softer side of prog rock... Maybe not softer, but more accessable. I'm glad I stopped by to share in your delight :)

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[@dennytate26]

growing up in Missouri I got the chance to see Kansas, REO Speedwagon,Styx, and Chicago as they were all from the tri-state area it was common to see them play state fairs, festivals, Super Jams, even Six Flags

[@rhphotocdn]

Dust In The Wind next Stacey!

[@terrymoss758]

one of the all time great prog rock bands. Dust in the wind, point of no return, miracles out of nowhere, and The Walk, are all worth your time! Btw, a couple of the members of the original band still tour as Kansas, & they are totally awesome. catch them live, you will be blown away!

[@randybaker6042]

There is a live video from a performance in Canada of this song that would blow your mind. I saw them on that tour in Dallas and Steve Walsh (lead singer, keyboards and percussion) blew my mind. I couldn't believe how good of shape he was in. Their double live album Two For The Show is one of the best live albums.

[@tomcookman7202]

Hi hon, I have to tell you how awesome it is to listen to your in depth absorption and analysis of songs! I first got hooked on you when you got hooked on Rush lol! ..and now this Kansas masterpiece! Keep exploring sweetie..🎶🍻😽

[@JasonMistretta-wf5ip]

This was actually really fun to watch because of not only your reactions, Stacey, but because I have never seen the music vide for the song. The band looked like they were have a great time bouncing off each other's solos are the vide progressed. Thanks for the upload!

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[@WheresWaldo05]

I honestly dont know how someone goes through life without hearing all these classics you have been doing from the 60's through 90's. I am 41 and heard every song way back in gradeschool even. I mean, you couldnt go through a store without hearing stuff on radio play. Hard to ignore.

[@gwydion56]

I have been hearing this song for 48 years, and it still gives me chills more often than not. Your reaction was wonderful, and reminds me of why I love this song so much.

[@philmordecai]

Like most other bands from this era they were successful because they honed their craft. There is a live performance of this same song almost 30 years later and they show that they've still got it.

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[@MrBedZeppelin]

Chicago/"Kansas/Boston"/The Eagles/Lynrd Skynrd/REO Speedwagon/Styx/Triumph/America! Lots of delicious bands on the menu in the mid-seventies. Thanks Stacey!!

[@animistchannel]

Oh yah, each band different, every one awesome. The bar was set so high in that era!

[@smilerpink]

Great backstory for this song. Kansas had finished all the songs for this album and were packing up. The guy who wrote this song, guitarist Kerry Livgren, came in and said I wrote this last night (just came to him)-what do you think? They knew they had something special with it, recorded it for the album. After that, they went out on tour. Got a call from their manager telling them it was shooting up the charts as a single. Became a FM radio and later classic rock staple.

[@DocRock67]

Kansas are a band you MUST listen to and watch performing live. Their studio recordings are great, but live the guys really proved their immense talent. “Two For The Show” is a great live album by them, full of both their hits and lesser known songs that still rock big time.

[@dalehammers4425]

This is the Theme Song for the tv show Supernatural. I'd be surprised if you never heard at least part of it in passing.

[@robertdocholliday66sadler]

This was my class song in 1984 . Love this so much

[@hillardschlachman6610]

Point of No Return should be next ! Not their biggest mainstream hit , but arguably their best track , or right up there . Saw Kansas Live twice in the day , and for sure one if best Live bands I have ever seen !

[@froggy5935]

Rick Beato breaks this song down into its component parts. After watching his video you'll be beyond amazed at how much is going on in this song...and without their signature violin.

[@DaleLaeson]

The album that this song is from is called "Leftoverture"... Every song is absolutely amazing, "The Wall" and "Magnum Opus" are really good! Just some suggestions.

[@rmacdougallaliasdogviticus]

Love this band. This is 7 musician's most nights. 'Dust In The Wind' and 'Point of Know Return' are both bangers and should be played immediately. Cheers.

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[@yoyartube]

Watching you rock out to this music reminds me of better times.

[@stevedahlberg8680]

What a thoughtful and wonderful reaction. And those guys grew up like 25 minutes from me although they were a little older. But I was so proud and 7th grade when they started to grab International attention with kind of this prog rock thing but still they really kept it fairly grounded. It just was really good content, and there are a bunch of them. And I say this as a Rush fan by then as well. 👍 ❤

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[@XDarkSyntaXOriginal]

Their lead singer Steve Walsh used to live up the street from me in Atlanta. Man, that guy had a crazy big Halloween display on his house for the kids every year. Really nice, down to earth guy. Drove a Harley Davidson.

[@GuyBruneau]

Saw them this summer during Quebec City FEQ. What a great show.

[@stevedahlberg8680]

I really enjoyed your comments and observations and insights for the last part of it. It was engaging. Regarding your observation about wearing many hats at once and some of these classic bands, you know who is really the epitome of that, although all the good bands did it in their own way, and the Beatles set the early benchmark in LA the example, but Rush. It's a three piece prog-rock band out of Canada of highly gifted individuals and a fantastic story, but in the end, they all multitask like crazy. Just insanely impressive. I was introduced to them in junior high in the mid-70s with Hemispheres and Rush 2112, the latter remaining my favorite to the stay, although I like so much of their stuff going forward and going backwards from there.

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[@UncleCharlie111x2]

I was 11 when this came out such a great tune!

[@TerryKrysinski]

So glad you finally made it to Kansas,Stacey! They are a deep,deep wealth of fabulous music. Their first 7 albums (this is the 4th) are chock full of great songs. This one was a huge hit for them,along with the sort of unplugged 'Dust In The Wind. The guy just playing tambourine (Robbie Steinhart- RIP) was also a lead singer and played violin in the band. Can't wait to see more reactione to this incredible band. I might suggest 'Song For America' (title to the 2nd album). Rock on,girl! :-) T

[@darrellmchenry1372]

Talk about memories. My first girlfriend introduced me to Kansas and we saw them live with Ambrosia opening way back on the 70's.

[@edjeff1]

I'm glad you found Kansas. They are one of the most musically talented bands on the planet. Although the line up has changed, they are still touring. Mostly in smaller venues. Anyway, I would like to see you react to their 2nd largest hit, Dust In The Wind. Then react to Point of Know Return, The Wall, and Hold On. One of my favorite Kansas songs is entitled, Can I Tell You. It's mostly instrumental but has a short lyric that is so moving. It's the song that got me to listen to this band in the first place. Check it out!

[@paulbeatham6530]

They hit it big when I was in High School. Pretty sure it was 78 or 79 I saw them play at a sold out Chiefs Stadium. Years later (late 90's) I was back living in KC and got to see the "then version" of Kansas play it Starlight Theater an outdoor venue in KC. They still sounded great. Funny how not only the band had changed, but so had the audience. We went from beer drinking, dope smoking, to the wine and cheese crowd. 😅

[@philipsavickas4860]

THE 60S AND 70S HAD THE BEST MUSIC somany great songs glad I grew up with this

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[@cwcheese]

Your reaction is same as mine when I heard this the first time about 45 years ago. Welcome to the music of the 70s 😊❤❤

[@josephcote6120]

Kansas was my first concert ever. Dec of 1976 on their Leftoverture tour. That was an absolute blast. Wayward Son was the encore piece and they turned it into a 20 minute jam. So good.

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[@jamielandis4308]

Kansas was a prog rock powerhouse in the 70’s. “Point of Know Return,” “Dust In The Wind,” “Song For America,” “Closet Chronicles,” “Nobody’s Home” to name a few.

[@lordgibbington]

You've just summoned the supernatural family!!!! ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

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[@montemurdoch5032]

That was my era! That was my norm! It's never been the same or better since! Kansas " Curtain of Iron "! Timeless experience of living!

[@richd66-p4o]

It is so enjoyable to watch you listen for the first time to songs I am familiar with. It is almost like I am hearing it for the first time again. Thank you for another very enjoyable reaction

[@kevinL5425]

You picked a great “Supernatural” song for Hallowe’en!

[@bentback1]

Great group I listened to them a bunch back in the day, that was the best era for rock music.

[@WhoWouldWantThisName]

The big Kansas fans will have their own deeper cuts recommendations but I will say that there are two huge Kansas hits that everyone knew back then, this one and 'Dust In The Wind'. Now everyone else can throw a bunch of other ones at you Stacey. Also, I will add that I don't know why but this song really had a big place in my heart as a kid. This one was always very emotionally powerful as if it was supposed to be saying something to me about my life or the one that laid ahead somehow. I still have no idea just how or what that means. Thanks for letting me go through this again through you.

[@kallsop2]

Leftoverture and Point Of No Return are two of their best albums and not a bad track on either album. From Leftoverture this along with The Wall, Miracles Out Of Nowhere and Cheyenne Anthem are my favorites. Just a solid album. I got to see them live in 1981 on the Audio Vidions tour and even with Steve Walsh dealing with the flu he still belted out songs.