STYX - 'COME SAIL AWAY' (OFFICIAL VIDEO) || REACTION AND REVIEW

[@RyanPeoples-j8r]

This song is a Masterpiece! Dennis absolutely gives it his all in this STYX Classic. From the very beginning with his piano, to the wonderful singing of these lyrics to arguably the bands greatest song! The build-uo into the the gathering of Angels gives me goose bumps. A song that gets even better with age! The 70's era was loaded with so much raw talented musicians and STYX was part of it!

[@oliverkalamata2753]

It really is magic to the ears. 😊

[@thomasedward1319]

Styx deserve to be in the hall of fame

[@mariomercier9334]

An incredible song.

[@MikeR-i6r]

AM radio when I was young in the summer playing recklessly with my friends. Another anthem of an incredible time. I'm 57 now and miss this sound!! 😊

[@josephpowell3949]

We had the greatest rock bands back in the day and we were spoiled and did not know how lucky we were back then to have grown up with all this great music!

[@MrJeddYoung]

I agree with you. I miss those days. Stay healthy buddy.

[@philstone3859]

No doubt! I have a stupid ridiculous long concert list that looking back, I can barely believe I did all that. It was too much fun. I always joke with my favorite reactors about the time machine and how I would love to take them back just to laugh my ass off watching their heads implode at one of these shows. And to see the show again of course. You have to admit it would funnier than fuck. People talk about fantasies, if only one time, I would do this.

[@alanmcclure9546]

I do not think I ever went to a high school keggar without cruising to this song, as well as Dream On, Carry On My Wayward Son, Foreplay and Long Time, and so many other timeless classics! GOD I miss those days!

[@philstone3859]

@@alanmcclure9546, it’s quite a thing looking back at it, isn’t it? Who knew? We for damn sure weren’t thinking about the long term future. I got a lot in back in those days. A LOT! Ha ha! Too much fun! Like I’m fond of saying to the reactors, I have stories for days!

[@alanmcclure9546]

@@philstone3859 I can remember thinking, as the Berlin Wall came down, WOW, Cold war is Over, Now what is to come of new music? Is something I think about everytime I watch these kids, as I call them now, lol, react to these videos from our generations, and the answer I get to my old question becomes so clear, that our music was written to get us through the Cold War, and its helping these Kids once again to have some Faith in Something they wont understand until Humanity goes Good Again!

[@markbryant5965]

So nice to find someone who listens to the whole song before reacting. I just came from a reviewer who interrupted 10 times in the first three minutes. And yes, storytelling in lyrics seems to be a lost art. Styx belongs in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

[@stevejuszczak9402]

Interesting how it goes from the tall ships to a star ship

[@Splitshot1]

Band- Sweet- Song, Action.

[@melvin768]

Music from my teen years I loved the 1970's

[@NoelAbuyo]

You can also add they have 4 consecutive platinum albums....something even the Beatles weren't able to do.

[@kentmains7763]

Styx was huge back in the late 70's and early 80's.

[@gregj1295]

That was a short version of the song. The longer version on the record goes through a change thats pretty cool. They have a lot of good songs. A few of my favorites is "Crystal Ball" and "Lorelei"

[@slainteron4027]

Lorelei is a fun song.

[@rio.pmhndr]

My angel❤

[@arthurimhof2427]

In the beginning during the piano solo you seem to become emotional holding back tears. That' shows your passion for such lyrics and story telling as this song achieves

[@ramonfloresjr.4006]

She's is so cute.........I love STYX.......What a combo....

[@franklinzappa7043]

I saw Styx in 1981 in Denver Colorado USA , and they were Phenominal . They were Great Live. So much Emotion in their Performances. Great Musicians. 🎼🎼🎼🎼🎼🎼🎼🎼🎼🎼🎼

[@coachbigdawg41]

Your so sweet princess 👸 💖 😊

[@kevinsmith4429]

Grew up in Chicago in 60's to 80's & saw them at high school dances,twice at mine.

[@leonardcharley5917]

Elok great song. Getting your rock stripes! You should do “Carry on my wayward son” by Kansas

[@rarebond7250]

Via inlaws and...some say outlaws, have Rainy and such globeindo ties. Missed my plane to Jakarta over 20yrs.ago. cannot forget some things... It is a pleasure to see you smile,... Ella

[@ElokHsu]

Aww Thankyouuu 🤍🤍

[@paul75ranger]

Dozens of phenomenal songs by Styx. Renegade and Babe are two of my favorites. It is a shame this version is not the full version of the song.

[@gmac6503]

Styx was from Chicago as well as Cheap Trick (Rockford) and they were always on Chicago radio (WLS ans WCFL) being interviewed. Great Days back then for music from Chicago and everywhere else. Glad you reacted to Styx. Many Memories being brought back in my mind. Heck, even back then when there was AM radio there was no stereo. Thankfully FM came soon afterwards.

[@chrishoffman2489]

When I started college, I had a cheap car with a radio. No CD, cassette, or bluetooth. This was a song that played every day on the classic rock stations, and probably still does. That's one way songs end up being part of American culture. Some people call it being overplayed, but I didn't mind this one, and hey, now I pretty much know it by heart.

[@alanmcclure9546]

I remember my family getting our first 8 Track when we finally broke down and bought the high fi for the car- I already had Grand Illusion on Album so bought Fleetwood Mac Mystery to Me . These reactions get me so Nostalgic.

[@bostonvair]

Lead vocalist Dennis De Young has been married to the same woman for many years and has written two love songs to her that were big hits for Styx. One of the earliest Styx hits was the song Lady, which I think you'll really like. Later, he wrote the Song "Babe" which ended up being a big hit for them as well... that song is a more classic ballad, but still a lovely song. Lady starts out as a ballad, but builds in intensity as the song builds to its satisfying conclusion.

[@salsaucedo]

You are very right about this song bringing back so many memories, growing up as migrants we as a family travel state to state to work out in the fields to harvest produce. Me and my brothers always had a huge boom box that played cassettes and 8Track and we always had a huge collection of each in those days. Styx was one of the families favorite rock bands in those days, we just couldn't get enough of them. That particular album cover became the image and title to our high school talent show "The Grand Illusion" of course we were the freshman kids that year but our show blew the sophomores, juniors, and seniors away

[@alanmcclure9546]

Thank You Elok for cheering me up.

[@LS-wn5cd]

Next up for Styx "Renegade"?

[@timothyharwood1941]

Thank you for your Styx reaction. I can't wait to hear more Styx reactions. Other Styx songs worth checking out are Crystal Ball Blue Collar Man Babe Lady Man in the Wilderness Also worth pointing out that this version of the song cuts out the entire middle section. You should definitely check out the full version of this song and maybe even do a reaction to it. Peace and Love to you.

[@fjhgh100]

Great reaction Elok … one of my favourite songs of all time !!

[@krisfox3537]

You are wonderful and have great taste in music!

[@masterofsparkshwy6974]

I love how you say Chicago.

[@mickeyhank]

I’m glad you enjoyed this so much, Elok. It is a beautiful song and no you shouldn’t be afraid to say it. I saw Styx with Rainbow 🌈 that year, 1977. I wonder if you caused some cups of coffee to be had with your declaration. Have a great day!

[@chiharuchambers921]

Sure, I'm late for your reaction to this song but I thoroughly enjoy your comprehensive history and background of the songs you review. Great stuff!

[@vernhoke7730]

Hi Elok, I got to see them do this live way back in 1978 in Asbury Park, NJ on the boardwalk at Convention Hall. Oh and I also saw them in 1983 during the "Kilroy Was Here" tour.

[@kenperk9854]

That's too bad. Did you get your money back??..just kidding.

[@SpiderWeb984]

When I was younger so much younger than today, I suddenly met Styx with "Come sail away"🎵That's a real masterpiece in the 70's music🎸I'm so glad you react to the Classic Rocks💕Thanks☺

[@ElokHsu]

Aww Thankyouu 🖤🖤

[@MrJeddYoung]

Great reaction! Great video choice. I enjoyed it. Thank you.

[@matthew2632]

Another one I haven't heard before, great song. I'm sure they had another hit in the UK .Thanks Elok. 👍

[@srt8rocketship241]

You have a great pick here. Thanks. Great band. This video cut the middle of the song out though. But you can listen to the studio cut and enjoy.

[@kenperk9854]

If you could imagine it, the 70s could produce it!

[@scotttrainer9704]

I've always liked the keys, piano, organ or whatever.

[@keymack2477]

Elok, thank you for your reaction to this great song by Styx! I was lucky enough to see the lead singer Dennis DeYoung and his band tour a few summers ago, and he still sounds and looks great! I would love to see you react some day to Elton John and his song(s) Funeral For a Friend/Love Lies Bleeding! Please stay well, Elok, and I wish you continued great success with you channel!!

[@timothybush9633]

Hi Elok, I think I told you before that I'm a Musician and in 1978 I was the third band on a bill to play with Styx in Wisconsin in America at a place called Memorial Hall to over 5000 people when I was 19 years old, it gave me goosebumps LOL

[@ElokHsu]

Cool...!! ❤❤❤❤

[@timothybush9633]

@I am me • 25y ago No we've all been in other band but I know I HAVE BEEN BUILDING A LOT OF MEMORIES AND MEETING A LOT OF GREAT MUSICIANS

[@CaffeineNightOwl]

good evening, elok hsu. I just remember their "boat on the river". that song was everywhere back then, so that is was almost too much. thank you for fine introduction, reaction and analysis and be well and safe.

[@jimspetdragons3737]

Love this song. The First Styx song I heard was Babe, which I still love. I do like that era of Styx w/ the likes of Lady (both versions), and of course the Paradise Theatre album. Another 2 bands from the era to consider would be Kansas and Triumph. Kansas songs include Dust in the Wind, Point of No Return, & Carry On My Wayward Son., + more. Triumph songs include (best known for) A World of Fantasy, Magic Power, Lay It On The Line, & (my fav) Never Say Never. Just a sampler for you to consider.

[@Zarthaz1]

Whoa.... Styx, not heard that band in ages. I would admit though I only really know their radio hits, as it is not at doing much at all for my musical tastebuds. There was one song I liked back then which was a hit but i forgot the title of it ehe.

[@OriginalMergatroid]

Come sail away, come sail away, come sail away with me...you guys. Come sail away, come sail away, come sail away with me...you guys. We all know how to keep Cartman busy.......

[@FrancoUnAmericano]

Funny thing is that i prefer Cartmans version.... :)

[@charlesburns1608]

Everyday you are getting more and more people to watch your reactions, keep up the good work. You are going to be a great journalist one day. peace from Detroit Michigan USA

[@scottberry3884]

I'm old so I remember enjoying this on the radio. Great sound. Thank you for reacting to it! I happened upon you because I had just finished listening to a song with similar title: Sail Away by the family group Liliac. This band is truly professional and their original music is incredible. So please, react to Liliac doing their rock ballad, Sail Away. Thank you.

[@stonebringer1]

I always liked Crystal Ball album the best. So check it out. By the way, b4 their hit Lady their first three albums on Wooden Nickel label had a completely different sound. I saw them live twice. Great shows each time.

[@martyflannigan5052]

Renegade is there best song, I saw them in concert in Detroit in 1983 for the MR Roboto tour most amazing stage show unbelievable

[@toddwilson2818]

Lead Guitarist Tommy Shaw also starred in a band called Damn Yankees w/Ted Nugent

[@manlioyllades]

Thank you! I like that song very much 🖤 By the way, ou can interpret those angels as extraterrestrials and the sail as a spaceship. Don't forget to react to 'Echoes' 😁

[@annrobinson9526]

❤️❤️❤️

[@lintangperpatihdjajanegara344]

Nice video

[@MeBrownCow]

Check out the styx album: Paradise Theatre. You rule Elok!

[@freddyrocker93]

hello beauty girl - grettings from venezuelan

[@villarreal0706]

Styx Blue Collar Man

[@tcl5853]

Nicely done!

[@ElokHsu]

💗💗

[@johnbenson2919]

I saw them in London about the time of this album. They were pretty good live but I never really got into them.

[@matthewpaul1111]

Elok you must not be the last reactor to react to the band Jinjer and their live (studio) version of Pisces. You like changes in tempo this is the song for you, and you could also be shocked at her intensity once she lets loose with her primal voice. LOL Also the lead singer Tatiana in her childhood pictures looks similar to you in that 50 sec. video with pictures of you as a younger girl. :)

[@joshlevy3480]

Hello elok again. The song was so much better when he was sat at the piano in my opinion. Will you do the trooper by iron iron maiden live en vivo. Cheers from josh.

[@garykelly5710]

Broadway adult oriented Rock LOL

[@Elizabeth-yp8re]

Suite Madame Blue is good too😘

[@lonelyp1]

Keep on listening to Styx they have many great albums. Then try Kansas, The Eagles, Many others.

[@leestephens2392]

Listen to come sail away again without the middle masterpiece edit. This version was edited for a promo video version. They removed the best parts of the song. Find a different ( non official video) and you get the real masterpiece. One of Rick's classic greats of all-time. Dennis DeYoung wrote and sang lead on this amazing songs. It's about yearning to be in a better or different place than you are now.

[@Lucklaran]

It's funny, I've watched numerous reactions to this song, and none of them mention the fact that the "angels" were aliens.

[@bostonvair]

BTW, the city of Chicago is pronounced "Sheh- KAH-go.

[@markuse3472]

I don't like it when you guys skip the solo, this one specifically has a very good one.

[@edwardrobinson4465]

This message is for your subscribers. We need 2 help fund her dream of going to Harvard. I will as soon as I get back to work. Covid ya know.

[@michaelhumphrey8426]

You really need to check out Man in the Wilderness

[@jameslaumand3686]

Look at old beastie boys video,oh do you know old song turning Japanese yes watch that video good song

[@davegnarlsson4344]

This is the short, promo version. You need to listen to the original, unedited version.

[@ElokHsu]

🤍🤍

[@timhuwe5953]

A song that has very few reaction videos that you would appreciate is "What Is Life" by "George Harrison". Go with the Official Video. No concert clips, but..... have I steered you wrong yet? Would be very "I wasn't expecting that".

[@ATLTomcat]

Come Sail Away is their Tour--de-Force song which they always play to end the concert. The bad thing is that the video you just watched is an edited version..If you have the album version, listen to it. You want be disappointed.

[@Tromatic1]

Aw, you only listened to the short version of this song, the one that excludes the lead break. I would like to suggest you listen to this tune again, with a lyric video. This way you are likely to get the full, original version, which is far superior.

[@mike.aya1220]

This song resonates so much with me. (And the album version is so much better bcuz of the psychedeli and outter space keyboard solo)... - "A gathering of angels, appeared above my head". "They sang to me this song of "hope".... - "I thought that they were angels. But to my surprise, - we climbed aboard their starship, and headed for the skies"... To me, it's like the song writer had a vision of (friendly) ETs, and possibly made subconscious contact with them. Could it had been thru acid trips, mushroom trips, or marijuana? Maybe. But I feel like there was some sort of contact made with the Guardians of our Universe. Now, I totally get this song. It's sad, but in a happy, glorious way.

[@kevinsmith4429]

The Angel's were actually aliens.

[@Elizabeth-yp8re]

Suite Madame Blue

[@ElokHsu]

🤍🤍

[@drwho9209]

its a shame you picked the chopped down version , radio version not album version yes they were sometimes different. nice review thanks

[@ElokHsu]

Heyyy!!! Any complaints should go to those who provided the link to me tho 🤍🤍

[@gabemusco9804]

Unfortunately you got the shortened version

[@tonyperez3920]

Top 5, late 70s to early 80s arena rock bands, 1 Journey 2. Fleetwood Mac 3. Foreigner 4. Styx 5. Heart IMO Ofcourse

[@castlew4162]

Styx has been my favorite band since 1977, so I'm glad you enjoyed it. However, you did not get the real thing. This is the cut-down edited video for MTV. Listen to the whole song: kzbin.info/www/bejne/m4qmd6WZeNabbbM For a live version, check out this from the 1996 Return To Paradise tour: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jH6ph559dpaEnNmI Styx has a lot of great songs, so I'll just suggest your next one to check out, "Prelude 12/Suite: Madam Blue"(kzbin.info/www/bejne/gYDPe4N3Z9mIqNk). OK, you did a live version of Suite: Madam Blue", so try "Crystal Ball" - live with CYO: kzbin.info/www/bejne/a5W8eWlol9Wgm8U I usually recomend some hard-rockers, but for you I'd suggest these: "Lady" (studio or live from 1996), "Fooling Yourself", "Lorelei", "Pieces Of Eight", "Clair De Lune/Ballerina", and "Man In The WIlderness". Or for hard-rockers: "Castle Walls" and "Queen Of Spades".

[@modejar2022]

This is incomplete, what a pity. You missed the best part of the song, that is in the middle of it. Hope you can listen to it completely later. This is one of many of my favorite songs from STYX. Next time try "FOOLING YOURSELF" or "ROCKING IN PARADISE" or "BABE". You won't be dissapointed. My name is Guillermo and I write from Perú in South América. See you soon.

[@leestephens2392]

Auto correct. STYX