STYX- Renegade- Reaction

[@kathleen3177]

My favorite Styx song... Made to be played LOUD on the car radio!

[@Yesica1993]

There are not volume levels high enough for this song! (Heaven knows I've tried.)

[@Yngwulff]

As much as I like Renegade mine is Suite Madame Blue/America

[@MusicLover-wo7ig]

Also, from the same album, Blue Collar Man needs to be cranked. And anothet lesser known rocker from the same album the needs to be cranked. kzbin.info/www/bejne/fInHYX2IZ7iFe5o

[@MajahDancer]

Has to be played on 11

[@chantellecline6945]

Yes, my favorite song

[@2869may]

STYX - Sweet madam Blue, The Grand Illusion, Foolin Yourself, Lorelei, Come Sail Away, Crystal Ball, Lady, Lights, Snowblind, The Best of Times, Babe, Lights, Blue Collar Man, Why Me, Great White Hope, Love in the Midnight.

[@MajahDancer]

You forgot Castle Walls and Man in the Wilderness.

[@2869may]

@@MajahDancer And a few more, too many to list them all...LOL

[@MajahDancer]

@@2869may You're right about that! Styx, the sound of my youth. haha

[@2869may]

@@MajahDancer Paradise Theater was my first concert, I was 12 and it was amazing.!

[@JayTor2112]

Mr. Roboto! (jk)

[@kittylynnlpn]

Absolutely love Styx. They're my favorite rock band of all time. I remember listening to them on Casey Kasem top 40 in elementary school. We lived at Sheppard Air Force Base Texas. Awesome memories! Thanks for this one mrm

[@hurricane7479]

😂 Hey Katrina! Did you know Teresia, from a few comments up? ⬆️⬆️ 😜

[@kittylynnlpn]

@@hurricane7479 that was a great observation. LOL what a small world the military is. Yes I was in Sheppard Air Force Base Texas in 79 as well. I was only 10 then. That was so funny

[@Deborahtunes]

Mine as well. I've been a fan since the 70's. Seen them in concert 6 times...

[@Thecasinocrashers]

Mine to

[@chicagocubs71]

Styx also did a live concert with orchestra musicians playing the flute, violin, sax, clarinet n many more. It was a bad asss show.

[@1mrgasgas1]

19 years old with a 1978 jeep cj-5 black with the renegade package --- they called me renegade , love the song ...

[@TriptoCo]

Crazy, in '83 I got my first "car." Army green CJ5 with the same "Renegade" hood decals. Loved that Jeep!

[@LameWolff]

Start it out slow than kick things up. That's the STYX way.

[@lilymcallister9751]

My favorite moment in Supernatural. Those of you who watch will know of what I speak of.

[@sarahzentexas]

Lily Mcallister OH YES 😍😍

[@MaquillageAdore]

Ah yes, fellow spn fam. "We are so screwed."

[@Leon-wz1js]

Lily McAllister literally, the first thing I thought of when I saw this reaction.

[@copperdiablo2717]

Indeed!!

[@NikkieTwix]

Mine too!

[@sheilaknigge3507]

Loved it ❤ can't go wrong with this band group so many great hits !!

[@wolf762x51]

That was the jam back when I was in middle school. Dang I'm old.

[@mythdefied9070]

I was 4. But I know I heard it on top 40 radio.

[@shelter9236]

Gawd, I was 3 years out of college...got ya beat on age, LOL!!!

[@detroitrocker4098]

I bought this on 8-track back in the 70's. There are a lot of great songs on this album, Pieces of Eight!

[@retiretravelexplore]

Same here. I even still have the 8-track of it...just no player to play it on.

[@Seanriver316]

I was a kid when this came out. Naturally any song named "Renegade" will automatically attract the attention of a 12 year old me. And then add in the hangman, gallows and wanted man with killer keyboards, guitars and drums and unique vocals (American QUEEN?) and I was sold. I got to see the original lineup on their last tour, when Pat Benatar opened up for them. Great show! You should try "Blue Collar Man", "Grand Illusion", "Foolin Yourself" or "Too Much Time on my Hands", all solid radio hits.

[@pmwh9816]

You are ROCKIN! Styx frontman, Tommy Shaw, hometown boy that struck gold. Watched him for years playing the local circuit. Very, very talented artist. We used to watch him play around town. “Harmony” was a constant at the bowling alley. Good times. Thank you, Modern Renaissance Man. With love, from Pam & LoLa❤️🐾❤️

[@Smedley61]

@Tyler Buckley Crystal Ball is an awesome song.

[@Smedley61]

@Tyler Buckley Was familiar with them as the Trade Winds (or TW4) when they'd play the Milwaukee bar scene. Dennis Deyoung, James Young, John and Chuck Panozza, and John Curlewski.

[@southernwanderer7912]

I didn't realize you reacted to this song over a year ago. This is my second-favorite Styx song. What a great band. I was either at the end of junior high or starting high school when this song came out and I loved it. What's funny is Jeep had a vehicle out at that time called the Renegade and I really, really wanted one. Couldn't afford a vehicle at that time though. Now, I always associate this song with that vehicle, and not just outlaws.

[@Leon-wz1js]

I heard Styx for the first time, and this song, at a laser light show, in a planetarium. They turned the lights completely off so you are in darkness, then they projected related pictures on the ceiling. For one song, you're looking up and see these clouds, and suddenly it started raining... inside! (not for this song, I can't remember which one)

[@bethshadid2087]

Styx Grand Illusion any song 😁

[@matthewdrake4385]

Just heard the grand illusion, the song, at work the other day.

[@neilmccomsey9550]

Yes!!

[@RÅNÇIÐ]

man in the wilderness

[@Veggamattic]

Foolin Yourself,

[@debbimoore9312]

Styx was my 1st concert, 13 yrs old. Great songs and harmonies. You had so much fun watching this one, I smiled and jammed with you!

[@karlsmith2570]

One of the guitarists, Tommy Shaw, is actually from my home state of Alabama I actually went to school with a cousin of his

[@hectorsmommy1717]

His daughter is becoming a well known animal rights activist and has a bunch of videos on YT as "The Kitten Lady" teaching about feral cats, TNR and how to foster orphaned kittens. She is the spitting image of her dad.

[@Veggamattic]

Does that make you his dad?

[@karlsmith2570]

Todd Kelly does your previous comment make you an idiot???

[@pierceelyhibionada342]

@@karlsmith2570 he's a Styx and REO hater, forgot about him.

[@MrMarkpoole]

I bought the record when it was first out. If they toured with Mick Jagger it would be Styx and Stones.

[@debdo1960]

LoL......true 😂

[@sissysnow98]

I was in 8th grade I think when this song came out... I was just starting to enjoy all kinds of music and this group Styx, continued to be on the music track of my life...

[@leeann3920]

Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! What a wonderful song and a great reaction! Just going into high school when this came out. Arena rock! I don't think there was anyone who heard it who didn't love it.

[@nateeller2748]

Styx is one of my top artist of all time.

[@prairiestorm3823]

Me too! Takes me back to high school without a care in the world!!!

[@Marcus-Oh-really-yes]

Styx is awesome. Its two lead singers were Dennis DeYoung ("Come Sail Away," "Lady" and "Show Me the Way" are three of my favorites he sang) and Tommy Shaw (who sang "Renegade," "Fooling Yourself (Angry Young Man)" and "Too Much Time on My Hands"). Brings back great memories of my teen years.

[@karenyoung4260]

My first experience with Styx was as an 8 or 9 year old. My neighbors tenant was a young man who had an 8 track of Styx. I’ve loved them ever since!

[@Thievius333]

An old favorite. It was Easter 1979 in Upstate NY that I first heard this song. When we were kids we used to get one or two gifts for Easter, and my sister got The Grand Illusion and Pieces Of Eight albums and we listened to them constantly. I was 14. In the springtime we always cleaned out the garage thoroughly, put down cheap carpeting, huge screen windows at the garage door so we could open it up in the summer, and we'd always have a stereo and turntable set up. I just remember being out there cranking up those Styx lps. God, I miss those carefree days.

[@robertreichle1]

I vividly remember Styx playing in the roller skating rink in the early 80's. "Mr. Roboto" was the one they played most.

[@bobmorgan1762]

Finally, finally, finally you listened one (of many) outstanding STYX songs! My first concert was in 1980/81. They played twice at our Country Club (on the tennis court) and just rocked it! Tommy Shaw and fellow guitarist were on the back of a golf cart and waved to me (no one else there in the small parking lot). They continue to tour and is worth the price of admission. On a side note, the former lead singer, Dennis DeYoung is finally performing again. What a set of pipes!

[@richardschommer3261]

First album I ever bought. 1980. Styx has been my favorite band since. I have introduced my kids to Styx at a young age. Now age 31and 25, I took them to Styx concerts pretty much every year growing up. We LOVE THEM!

[@nb490]

Queen of Spades. Best Styx song ever. I'm not a big fan of Lawrence Gowan (replacement for Dennis DeYoung) but there is a youtube video of a his cover of this song and it's amazing.

[@pacard33]

Queen of Spades was the first song I heard from Styx as a kid (first rock song period). I was only 11 years old and I said: Where has this been all my life? Became a rocker after that.

[@carolyngrant8866]

I LOVE LOVE LOVE your reaction to this song! One of my favorite songs of all time!

[@joeschmoe8771]

I watched STYX in concert they put on one HELL of a show

[@shelter9236]

I was out of college when I first heard this song, and in all reality, you're just having fun and working and all of that. When you get to hear this song with all the other great rock bands back then, it was pure heaven. Got to see them decades later, but still sounded the same!

[@jonm4733]

One of my fave Styx songs. Thank you for sharing this one. I really enjoy your reactions.

[@christineclague4303]

Wow!! Styx my favorite band of all time!! I was 12 when I first heard this song. My sister was having a high school graduation party in the basement. I went down the stairs to just behind the door to listen to the music she was playing on the stereo. Wow I was hooked. And still to this day my favorite song from my favorite band, and favorite lead vocalist Tommy Shaw.

[@julieford8788]

I know you love it when you scratch that head! Styx is awesome. They have so many amazing tunes out there. This entire album rocks. 🤘🏻🤘🏻💙 they’ve been jamming since the 70’s. 💋

[@goldenagenut]

Styx has always been such a rocking band! James young is an absolute walking badass on two legs - listen to that guitar sing and roar! He's been one of my favorite guitarists for 40+ years!

[@kathysantersero8690]

Styx was the soundtrack to my high school years! Lol - I have a special song that I think of for each of my three boys and Styx's "Fooling Yourself" is for my 22-year-old, he has a hard time believing in himself and I have to remind him a lot

[@lvfrhrss2]

You have to listen to this song blasting through the speakers! One of my all time favorite Styx song!

[@DawnMGP58]

Styx is a super awesome Band!! Love them...I saw them in Concert in the mid 1980's!! Partied with JY...James Young and his awesome band...he' s the lead guitarist and back up vocals in Styx....in Jacksonville Florida....where I live...in early 2000's!! They soon after, all got back together and did a tour...as Styx! They rock for sure!!✌☮🌞🌴🦋🎶🎵🎼

[@mspfinney]

Had the privilege to see them in concert twice. They are a fantastic group. So many hits. Love them! ❤️❤️

[@karencogs1]

This is my guilty pleasure song! Any Styx song is a guilty pleasure song!! Love them. High school memories!!

[@modmary1]

Oooooh Yeah! Saw STYX back in the 70’s live! Loved all their early albums. Crystal Ball, Pieces of Eight. 8 Track tape in the Maverick, riding to softball games.

[@zynjams]

REO Speedwagon ...Ride the storm out

[@lorynpacheco5352]

Love ur reaction MRM! Crack me up! Ive always loved this song! /Styx. Saw them in concert a couple times.. they were amazing!!! Good one ty and thanks mr. Shan!! 💓

[@evabyrum3327]

Takes me back to my younger days! Great song and is one of my favs by STYX. You pronounced it correctly btw!

[@wildmandon1]

I was in high school when Renegade came out. I love every song on the Pieces of Eight album, especially "Queen of Spades" . We lost Chuck Panozzo, the drummer in 1996.

[@wildmandon1]

@Tyler Buckley Thanks for the correction. And that's a great story you told. I had a chance to see Styx, Foreigner and REO Speedwagon in Salisbury, MD in 2000, but I just started my new job and was afraid to ask for the day off to go see them.

[@Deborahtunes]

@@wildmandon1 ~ I saw Styx, R.E.O. and Billy Squire in 2000, in Bristow, VA... Didn't know they came to Maryland...

[@sdpints3189]

Heard this song on the radio when I was in 7th grade and bought the album. It was one of the first albums I owned and it was when I was beginning to explore music outside of what my parents played at home. Ended up buying each one of there albums. Great rock music. Thanks for reviewing!

[@MRM-Red]

I tell YA CLASSIC rock is my favorite music, but it wasnt classic when i first heard it..lol..im old..lol

[@bradclark1274]

Wendy-Dawn Pritchard I’ve always said, we’re not old, their music just sucks!!!!!

[@AdamCSmith]

Classic is hot!! Keep rock alive! 🖤

[@MRM-Red]

@@bradclark1274 right?? We were lucky! Best music, things were just more simple but better then. Least i think it was..lol

[@MRM-Red]

@@AdamCSmith absolutely!!!!

[@_Lisa_S_]

Styx is such a solid band - classic tunes from them. Very versatile in their style --- Timeless !!!

[@jeffreysmith236]

There are so many excellent Styx songs, and the one that Moves me to tears every time I hear it is "Show me the Way"

[@onedayatatime3181]

Love Styx. Listened to all the time growing up!

[@Only_Non]

Loved this, didn’t want it to end. 💕

[@TheNitelite10]

This was a song I heard a lot when I was back in college 94-96, even though it has already been released, my college roommate played this group like a lot, along with others. Now I have heard Dennis Deyoung before *DESERT MOON* that was my intro to him, but I was already drummer having survived high school band, hearing this song gave me an appreciation for how really good drumming can control mood, tempo and atmosphere of a song.

[@jjr007]

I know what you mean about tempo breaks, and changes in songs, I love them as well. The Styx song "A.D. 1928/Rockin the Paradise" is a excellent example. I am a big fan of the use of synthesized keyboards in songs, that is what brought me to Styx, plus the fantastic singing and harmonies.

[@kimiikins]

one of their best songs! I love all their music! I've been listening and loving the band since my teenage years. I own every vinyl album they made as well. I could spend all day rocking with the.

[@cindyrobinson3077]

Love this song.... Also Styx song Lady... If the memories of Junior high and high school

[@sjjjvideo1]

I was 11 years old in the spring of 1979. My parents were on vacation and my 2 siblings and I had our awesome next door neighbor babysitting us. As soon as I starting hearing this song on the radio (WLS AM 890 Chicago) I ran out to the Flipside (record store) and bought the 45. Played it and played it and played it. Redrew the cover art because that's what you do. And played it and played it and played it. Awesome. Words and phrases this 11 year old didn't even know the meaning of: "Long Arm of the Law"; "Gallows"; "Renegade"; "Retrieved"; "Bounty"; "Jig is Up"

[@janicewinnick8001]

Tommy Shaw is a great guitar player, and singer! Very underrated, and versatile. Blew the speakers in my sister's "hi-fi" when this came out, never heard the end of it. WORTH EVERY MINUTE! Miss America is another great one, has the harmony's you like so much, and the added bonus of rock'n.

[@Axess-sv8nq]

I was 10 when this song came out. I remember growing up in Connecticut I used to walk just about everywhere in my town. Whenever I wanted to go somewhere, I either hopped on my bike or walked. I remember, I was going into this convenience store in my town that had THE best variety of ice cream cones in their freezer. So, I went there one afternoon and this song was playing on the radio the clerk had near the cash register. I loved it and still do! What a song. What an album!!

[@andreadeamon6419]

See them everytime they're around and friends with the drummer and keyboardist on fb. They're great. Need to check out the concert with our local kids cyo (cleveland youth orchestra) beautifully done with the band

[@juliegarraghty4280]

I could watch that concert everyday , those kids are AMAZING. Tommy can do anything. Love Lawrence (was never a huge fan of Dennis's ego )

[@andreadeamon6419]

@@juliegarraghty4280 same here. Dennis held the band back because of that ego. Wrote beautiful songs - but held them back.

[@markanthony1425]

Styx sing for the day is good.

[@WilsonEatsASMR]

Tommy Shaw's voice gets even better with age.

[@kathys6402]

Been a while since I heard this one. You got the tingles with this one, knew you would with the harmony, Ty. Saw them live for their Grand Illusion Tour, what a show they put on. Every time I hear this one, I look around for Dean & Sam Winchester, this was used in one of my favorite episodes of Supernatural. Thanks for doing this one, Ty.

[@ladyspeed18]

this song has a very long history going back to me in college in North Carolina in the late 70..early 80's at the Mountain Turf Bar. Mind blown!!!

[@tonyborton1544]

I first heard Renegade on the radio one Saturday night during a “camp out” in my backyard with some friends. It was 1979. I was 13. I lost my mind. I began my hard rock/metal journey that night. That same week I heard “Carry On Wayward Son.” Game over.

[@bryanmcneal3598]

I couldn't agree more. Great tune. I recommend any song from the Styx/REO Speedwagon Arch Allies live album.

[@Deborahtunes]

Saw that tour with Styx, R.E.O. and Billy Squire... Great show...🎸🎶

[@redSectorA]

I don't remember the very first time I heard it because it was 40 years ago. But I do remember it got a lot of air play on rock radio. I also remember my classmate in 7th grade telling me he liked the song right after it came out and ended up having to write an essay about why I shouldn't talk in class. That memory will always be tied to that song. It was also played during the 'all boy's skate' at my local roller skating rink. I am grateful to have lived during this era of music.

[@shelliecarlson7015]

My daughter could, pretty much, sing every song on "The Greatest Hits" CD when she was, like, 5. She's 22 now and has a learned taste in music. She also fell in love with Queen at a very young age. Gotta raise em right! Lol

[@copperdiablo2717]

My 17 year old has acquired my taste too, funny thing is, it was my folks music.

[@allisonm4277]

I'm surprised I didnt see Mr Roboto by Styx. My very first concert was Styx with Kansas, they played about 4/5 of there most popular songs. It was funny cause these ladies with large breast were throwing there bras to the lead singer he was like yuck! 😝 threw them to other band member lol

[@bobmorgan1762]

Allison McCullough Some Housewives of Orange County did the same a few years back when they played at our Country Club.

[@Deborahtunes]

Totally gross. I don't understand why women do that stupid mess. It's so trashy...

[@jeepersmcgee3466]

It was the summer between 6th and 7th grade. I was at my best friend's house for the third night in a row. South Park came on, Cartman sang the entire song several times, my friend and I looked it up, and over a decade later it's still one of our favorites

[@lisas572]

Love it!!!! Reminds laying in my bedroom with my headphones on as a teenager. You need to listen to more Styx!!!

[@lostinlimbo1967]

Loooove Styx. Now you gotta listen to Tom Pettys Refugee too. Lmao your face when the chorus kicked in....love it 🤘❤️

[@karencogs1]

Sherry Worley Love Refugee! Both songs remind me of high school!!

[@lostinlimbo1967]

Karen Coghlan OMG Girl I Know lol. Tom Petty was my very first concert ever. I was 16 in 1983....we grew up in the best era for sure 🤘

[@mileslenko3560]

Steeler Fan here. This is what gets played during the timeout between the third and fourth quarters at Heinz Field. When the game comes back from commercial and the crowd's roaring - this is why. Great song!

[@silversagerae6353]

Knew you would appreciate this! I still have one of the first copies of the pieces of eight album on vinyl. This, come sail away, and Babe are probably my fav Styx Songs. good Stuff!!

[@hollywest4674]

So when I was in high school we did a field show to all Styx music. Our opener was Mr. Roboto

[@951jaded]

music made to be listened to loudly! ive seen them live 3 times including pieces of eight tour. first time was pittsburgh 1977 ...caught 5 guitar picks in casper wyo... oh yeah !!! rock and roll my friends.

[@davidbutler1409]

This band is iconic...I grew up listening to this band and love them....dig those harmoies...get into that groove....drums are awesome....killer synth....awesome lead guitar....this for Ty was a 2 head scratcher.....this band had it all

[@kathydavis3471]

Brings me back to my young days ...loved Styx

[@lesliedavis7639]

A very good friend of mine in Vegas was Promotions Manager for STYX in the day. He traveled with them all over the world. The stories I've heard....LOL.

[@christorrance2876]

Try "Linger" by The Cranberries.

[@mythdefied9070]

That '70s badass harmony just highkey kicks that fission into gear, don't it? I love this song. Just rediscovered it myself a couple weeks back.

[@bluetopguitar1104]

My favorite song by the band. Rocking out hard. They had a few hit albums back in my high schools days.

[@brendahughes3324]

love the instramentals in this awsome song

[@josieshaulis6413]

This song is played as a motivational tool at Pittsburgh Steelers home games and the stadium comes alive and the football team reacts to the song and the crowd it’s a neat thing to see

[@vanjalavoie550]

My fave Styx song too. My cousin Butch got me into them. My immediate family was visiting my uncle in Canada. Good times. 👍

[@tmarie-rm9nl]

Bad Ass!!! I was in high school and cruising up and down Broadway in muscle cars!! When that would come on, jammin was the order of the moment! You CRANKED it up and headbanged to it....Great group..Great music...just BadAzz!!!

[@sirtedricwalker2979]

Styx was my band in the 70s...I had the biggest crush on Tommy Shaw but now that I'm older my favorite song is CASTLE WALLS off of The Grand Illusion Album.

[@dearestdawn556]

Styx will always be my favorite band! Every album (up to killroy) were gold!! Every song was great, no skipping forward to hear the next song! I've requested my kids play come sail away for my final departure ! I saw Styx a few yrs ago and Tommy Shaw is timeless!! Please do more STYX!!!

[@lemhanback9595]

Been a while since I had a STYX fix. I knew MRM was in for a treat when he was impressed to a head scratch on the tight harmonies from the get go. Lol

[@tigerprincess9222]

I can't believe you did this song! My best friend all thru high school was TOTALLY in love with the lead guitar player! Sorry can't remember his name. I was more of a Huey Lewis & The News fan but, STYX man, she was always cranking that in her car. Even after high school 😊

[@shannonmitchem6206]

I remember turning this up when it came on the radio my mom took me to their concert and man they are just cool as heck

[@jimpiper1]

Whoo Hoo what a great song! Our guy was jammin' to this! Three head scratches!

[@ClayLoomis1958]

These reaction videos are new to me, and I find them very interesting. Seeing someone's reaction to a song I've heard and enjoyed probably a hundred times is quite fun. Well done. If this old man might suggest two one hit wonder songs for your edification, try Mississippi Queen, by Mountain, and/or My Sharona, by The Knack.

[@davidhathcock50]

The bands name is from Greek mythology. The river Styx was the border between Earth and the Underworld.

[@grilledspaghetti]

I always loved how on their return to the intro theme they match the energy level they've achieved by bringing in the ultra high falsetto harmony. Masterful.

[@thomasdaniel6495]

Don't remember the first time hearing this,when it came out,but I definitely remember cranking it,every time it came on the radio.

[@brucecoleman9961]

Crystal Ball is a good Styx song.

[@TheVikingamerican]

Absolutely 2 Styx songs you MUST react to. "Suite Madame Blue" "Come Sail Away"... aw hell.... a n d "Pieces of Eight" !!!

[@timsimmons7916]

The River Styx is a principal river in the Greek underworld (also called Hades). The river forms a border between the underworld and the world of the living. The word means hate in Greek and is named after the goddess, Styx. She was the daughter of Oceanus and Tethys.

[@Tuesdays_Gone]

Awesome! I remember when it was new. We even named our softball team, Renegades.

[@samuelstulinger1619]

Love how the intro is just a straight flex