STYX - Snowblind | REACTION

[@jamelakajamal]

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[@larrywillis7459]

Awwwwesome thanks so much Jamel. When I get paid this month I'm gonna patreon up. Can't give much but it makes me feel good to know you just might have seen my comment. Keep it going in that good direction

[@MaggieValera]

This whole album is a story, much like Rush's 21:12, Moody blues Days of Future past, etc it's the story of a theater that opened with all the glitz and Glory of vaudeville right before the stock market crash in 1929 that caused the depression. And for the record, not the same song as Black Sabbath. If you can get your hands on the original vinyl of this album, there's a hologram imprinted on the side that is the the building art from the actual theater. This is the first review I've ever seen you do that has upset me. Listen to the whole album, and quit comparing the song to Black Sabbath because they are two entirely different songs. It doesn't necessarily mean what you think it means but you're assuming it does, you're not reacting, your judging with a preconceived idea that is way off the mark. Is Alan came out in 1981 and the song was written by Dennis DeYoung & James Young for the album Paradise Theater. kzbin.info/www/bejne/q2GaXoylZbBgpdE

[@allenjohnson8903]

Jamel. I hope you can react to this Styx great from 1975. Suite Madam Blue kzbin.info/www/bejne/eZzOgoOupN19gLs

[@gerryweed7697]

Next one from STYX - Show me the way .. 😎👍😇

[@frankbarnwell____]

light up, everybody!

[@lourenzi8820]

The band of my youth. Totally underrated. Should be in the rock hall of fame. Lorelei, Lady, This Old Man, Miss America.. .

[@taylormayes5473]

Oh yeah, I forgot about "This Old Man". Great song

[@robmcgowan4034]

Mine too, Lou. The thing is the R & R Hall of Fame really sucks, and has for years. It's no honor to be in it anymore---at all.

[@doplinger1]

There are so many great Styx songs, people generally forget about this one! Great song!

[@pfcampos7041]

Yes! This one of my favorites. The Guitar is amazing!

[@jasonwilliams6005]

"Man in the Wilderness" followed immediately by "Castle Walls" is a must

[@WeToddEd-r3g]

So glad you did this song! I think its one of Styx's best songs but gets overlooked cause they have so many popular songs. The guitar solo is straight shred

[@Deborahtunes]

It's definitely one of Styx's best during their A&M era. In my top 10 for Styx tracks. This is coming from an almost life long Styx fanatic. I was 11 years old when my mother brought home *Pieces Of Eight* on an 8-track...

[@WeToddEd-r3g]

@@Deborahtunes Nice haha I grew up listening to Styx cause my parents had the Grand Illusion and Pieces of Eight albums. They're one of my favorite bands, all of them are incredibly good musicians

[@Deborahtunes]

@@WeToddEd-r3g ~ 👍Cool. Styx IS my all time favorite band. With Fleetwood Mac and Bad Company coming in afterwards. Still have all their vinyl except for *Serpent Is Rising,* (I could never find it). And I've seen them 6 times in concert. Rock On...!🎸🎶🙂

[@artislife2621]

It’s my favorite Styx song after seeing their Paradise Theatre show.

[@artislife2621]

@@Deborahtunes Bad Company is a part of my youth, great band, them and Peter Frampton Comes Alive, I wore out both albums. My Mom would say “what is that hard rock you’re listening to?” They were nothing compared to some really hard rock bands. Alice Cooper absolutely terrified her, I saw him in concert with my husband years later and just laughed at how campy he was.

[@nadzee7101]

Styx where huge back in the day! They are so overlooked these days, it is unfair. They are such an interesting band, blending Dennis's theatrics, James' hard rock sensibility and Tommy's harmonies and coming up with great song. Lots of great deep cut off of their albums.

[@chrisa4695]

I think the three of them balanced each other. Any one dominant personality and the band would have been totally different. You could see the change as Dennis' songs became bigger hits his personality took over the group. They became more ballad and rock-opera-oriented.

[@pauldennis9248]

its not a cover brother, they are 2 different songs

[@Agg1E91]

Same topic, decidedly different musical takes.

[@jonlate4581]

Ace Frehley also has a song called Snowblind. Same subject, different song.😆

[@jerseyj2]

Yeah, this isn’t a cover, just a song with the same name. Now if you want to react to an actual cover of Black Sabbath’s Snowblind, check out System of a Down’s epic rendition!

[@The_Maeus]

Yup. FWIW, here are the lyrics for both, side-by-side: Black Sabbath (1972) Styx (1981) What you get and what you see Mirror, mirror on the wall Things that don't come easily The face you've shown me scares me so Feeling happy in my vein I thought that I could call your bluff Icicles within my brain (cocaine) But now the lines are clear enough Life's not pretty even though Something blowing in my head I've tried so hard to make it so Winter's ice, it soon will spread Mornings are such cold distress Death would freeze my very soul How did I ever get into this mess Makes me happy, makes me cold Now I'm snowblind, can't live without you (uh uh) My eyes are blind but I can see 'Cause so fine I just can't get away (uh uh) The snowflakes glisten on the trees Yes I'm snowblind, snowblind, snowblind The sun no longer sets me free I feel there's no place freezing me Harmless and innocent you devil in white You stole my will without a fight Let the winter sun shine on You filled me with confidence, but you blinded my eyes Let me feel the frost of dawn You tricked me with visions of paradise Fill my dreams with flakes of snow Now I realize I'm Soon I'll feel the chilling glow Snowblind, can't live without you Right 'Cause so fine I just can't get away Yes, I'm snowblind, snowblind, snowblind Don't you think I know what I'm doing Don't tell me that it's doing me wrong Uh uh You're the one who's really the loser Uh uh ah ah This is where I feel I belong Hey maybe I'm snowblind, can't live without you 'Cause so fine I just can't get away Crystal world with winter flowers Yes, I'm snowblind, snowblind, snowblind Turn my days to frozen hours Lying snowblind in the sun Mirror, mirror I confess Will my ice age ever come? I can't escape this emptiness No more reason to pretend Here comes that same old feeling again Yes, I'm snowblind, can't live without you 'Cause so fine I just can't get away Won't you throw me a lifeline I'm going down for the third time 'Cause I'm snowblind, and I can't get away Yes, I'm snowblind, snowblind, snowblind Ah ah ah Ah ah ah Ah ah ah Ah ah ah, ah ah ah

[@neilgoldsmith5882]

Sabbath Snowblind same topic completely different song

[@merlinsclaw]

The whole Paradise Theater album is fire.

[@SouthernArtist77]

The concert was too.

[@tessamohler3021]

Agreed 👍🏻

[@lunamoth4957]

This STYX song is really great but my favorite by far is probably "Crystal Ball". I'd love to see your reaction to it.

[@Deborahtunes]

*"Crystal Ball"* is my 3rd favorite Styx track...

[@kbusby4824]

Definitely in my top five.

[@rogerhuggettjr.7675]

Tommy was writing this song when he was asked to join STYX. I heard the story when I saw them at the Minnesota State Fair in 1999.

[@ericvonsteuben7898]

Crystal Ball and Suite Madame Blue!! Tops!!

[@toddmichelfelder3417]

“Crystal Ball” was one of the first songs that really spoke to me! I love the whole album, but the title track just really hit home for me!!!

[@joeday4293]

You need "Miss America" and "Crystal Ball" in your life.

[@JohnMedved]

The live version of "Crystal Ball."

[@ronaldcardinali2809]

I agree and also these "Crystal ball" "Too much times on my hands" & "Suite Madame Blue"

[@michaelmcneely9169]

Actually they were FM AOR hits.

[@DM-hk4cw]

Everyone needs them in their lives...great selections.

[@cmdrbnd007bond8]

Love Crystal Ball.

[@Krieghandt]

3 singers and songwriters, Styx songs cover a large range.

[@chammers7377]

probably my favorite Styx song. Miss America is great as well. Man In The Wilderness

[@michaelscott4853]

“Suite Madame Blue” is the next Styx you should do.

[@charlenealban4318]

Sweet

[@TrashWerewolf]

One of my all time favorite Styx tunes!!!

[@robotto8858]

One of my favorites from Paradise Theater. That solo gets me every time. Glad you stumbled onto it.

[@sherrigaskin5656]

Tommy Shaw is such a badass guitar player and that voice is equally wicked. The lick that kicks this solo off is so cool, then the trem dive that pulls up to that high note is mind blowing. I've been a guitar player since I was 15 in 1985 and even though I can pull that solo off it amazes me when someone writes those wicked licks that fit so perfectly. Steve

[@wildcatvxa2372]

James Young is Styx 3rd lead singer. JY sings the beginning of Snowblind. I would recommend another of his songs Miss America.

[@JoeyP322]

The best song from Styx is “Suite Madame Blue”

[@frankbarnwell____]

I guess we took a year off, The Best of Times.

[@kbusby4824]

Yes, certainly one of my favorites. Queen of Spades from Pieces of Eight is awesome as well. So many great Styx songs.

[@Margar02]

Yes yes yes!!!!

[@mnrodriguez]

Agree!

[@jeffcobb2734]

Yes, Suite Madame Blue and Castle Walls are my favorites.

[@randyl6541]

We need to hear “Castle Walls” next.

[@travisfinnerty156]

What a jam!

[@MajahDancer]

Yes, and right after that, Man in the Wilderness.

[@joker3092]

It's about "coke".. hence the title Snowblind. It's not a remake of Sabbath song, two different songs.

[@artislife2621]

Right, this is about cocaine and the terrible consequences of addiction.

[@jonlate4581]

Harmless and innocent You devil in white You stole my will without a fight This speaks of the downside, the Sabbath guys on the other hand were totally immersed with cocaine and even thanked 'the great COKE cola company of Los Angeles' on the liner notes of the album. Sabbath Vol. 4 was supposed to be called Snowblind but the record company wouldn't allow it.

[@Chris_Sokol]

James Young and Tommy Shaw both on vocals…killer combination!

[@michaeldinsen7641]

Tommy Shaw killing it

[@francisseidel8014]

The irony is that Tommy did not write this. Dennis DeYoung co-wrote this with James Young. Dennis passed the lead vocals to Tommy because he thought that Tommy would "kill it!"

[@LostInSpice]

For Paradise Theater you have to listen to it from beginning to end. Snowblind is just a part of that ride.

[@skrozar2000]

One of STYX best! Also MISS AMERICA is a rocker by STYX!

[@Deborahtunes]

I've suggested *"Miss America"* so many times, including here on this video, (& another video Jamel did). But so far, no one has touched it...

[@kbusby4824]

Second that or third on Miss America. J.Y. is perfect for lead vocals on that song. If I am not mistaken, he wrote it.

[@Deborahtunes]

@@kbusby4824 ~ You're correct, he did...👍🎸🎶

[@jimtatro6550]

This is one of my favorite songs from Styx another great one is Queen of Spades. Keep up the great work brother

[@garywillingham3644]

I agree i have seen styx many times but only saw them do QOS once this is my fav off of PT. Suite Madamn Blue and Crystal Ball are the tops though JMHO but i bet i could rattle of 20-30 songs i thoughly enjoy Honestly though Styx was never the same after Dennis left

[@missygatian1783]

Styx FOREVER!!!!!! AMAZING GREAT BAND. FAV! Great in concert(s).

[@johndee9719]

Miss America , Sweet Madam Blue, and Lorelei.

[@iabconsulting]

This has always been one of my favourite Styx songs, if fact this is my favourite album from them. Next best is Grand Illusion, album and song.

[@michellewhaley3489]

This is not a Sabbath cover, but themes are the same. Now you don’t have to choose! Both songs are amazing!

[@andrewbaldwin9796]

A great song and reaction👍 Styx - Lady - Suite Madame Blue - Miss America

[@DanVillainFilms]

One of my favorite album covers of all time. The back cover where the Paradise Theater is old and destroyed is awesome, too. Was in my parent’s collection when I was really little.

[@Deborahtunes]

I still own it...

[@jasonwilliams6005]

AND THE LASER ETCHED ALBUM

[@ConejoDelAlbedrio]

"temporarily closed". I love it!

[@Remburg1]

Hey Bro people were doing coke lines on mirrors and the song is about seeing their reflection while snorting up. Also, thanks for your energy during this time that I have been working at home this past year. I have watched many of your reaction videos while working and they have helped me pass the time. Peace!

[@philpartynski3125]

The first 2 hits for Styx are my favorite. “Best Thing” and “Lady”. Lady is the song that launched them into the spotlight. A must listen! I saw them play both songs at a high school in 1974 before they big. It was a magical night. 😎🎶❤️

[@dalem8332]

Styx in the 70s and 80s were awesome! Great stuff! ♥️🎼🎶🎵🇨🇦

[@ballyastrocade5672]

Just to be clear, though -- it's not a "cover", or a "version." They're two entirely different songs that just happen, by coincidence, to have the same title. Just like there are two movies with the title "Serenity" -- the 2005 sci-fi movie, and the 2019 drama -- that have nothing to do with one another.

[@MisterMikeTexas]

Same title, same topic, different way of telling it.

[@jackicyr2368]

Exactly and I can not understand how that was not noticed or mentioned. He seemed to only be looking at the lyrics and not the music.

[@artislife2621]

I was not a huge fan of Styx until I saw their “Paradise Theatre” show in Memphis then that’s all I could listen to the rest of that summer, I believe it was about 1983 or so, wonderful song and so relevant even today. Good stuff.

[@danithompson1693]

More like 1980. Came out before I graduated high school in 1981.

[@kph1034]

The whole Paradise Theatre album is brilliant. So many great tracks.

[@Snowdogkh]

Absolutely one of my favorite Styx songs ever!

[@mnrodriguez]

I'd call Styx the Queen of North America. What a great, talented band!!!

[@tonylaurin9294]

Leaf guitars, and lead vocals, are shared between JY, and Tommy Shaw!

[@jerseyj2]

Another of my absolute favorites here. I love that I never have to scroll far to find a fresh reaction to a beloved tune. I think you could put out a video every hour and not in you’re lifetime catch up to requests let alone react to all of the music out here. God I LOVE the way we can find music these days. Heaven is going to have to step up their game...

[@kassandrariemersma7902]

STyX is one of my favorite bands

[@kimmydoo8066]

Got to see them several times and they never failed to ROCK !! Love you Jamal !!! ❤️

[@tammyjackson3113]

Love this song reminds of the 80's I still have this album, it has a hologram on the album pretty cool.

[@Steve_Blackwood]

Loved that album! Still have it somewhere. 😂

[@kimme2852]

So do I.

[@ConejoDelAlbedrio]

I love that version with the hologram

[@MajahDancer]

Same. Even if I eventually get rid of most of my vinyl, this is one I'll keep.

[@steved695]

I have my LP with the hologram on side B as well!

[@Niko-zq3om]

If you want to listen to a fun song by Styx, I recommend "Rockin' the paradise"

[@thegarage5919]

One of the few JY songs on a Styx Album. He kills it. Check out Lights as well

[@Vaelsung1]

JY sang more lead vocals than Dennis did back in the Wooden Nickel days. Then Tommy joined the band and JY took on a much lighter role vocally, not to mention that JY wasn't nearly as prolific a songwriter as Tommy and Dennis were.

[@Vaelsung1]

"Sounds like Christmas".....as in "Let It Snow" perhaps? Another great "addiction" related Styx song is "Queen of Spades" which is about gambling addiction. It absolutely rocks and yes, it is addictive too.

[@neillenet291]

This is definitely NOT a cover of Black Sabbath's snowblind Jamal.

[@robussia4182]

When I heard him say it’s a cover of BS snowblind, I was like… who the hell told him that!?

[@ElMeroChano]

If you can find the official video from STYX snowblind,,,, it is one of my favorite videos, it was removed from youtube, STYX one of the greatest bands and very very underrated!!!

[@hyperboloidofonesheet1036]

I still think you should give "Half-Penny Two-Penny" (by Styx) a listen.

[@Deborahtunes]

My second favorite from *Paradise Theater.* ...

[@TX123412]

Yes, that song is epic. Someone needs to react to it. Top stuff

[@ConejoDelAlbedrio]

"We all want to be freeeeeeeee!!"

[@chrisvaneps130]

Totally underrated song!

[@kimodell101]

I’ve seen Styx 4 times different people but one off my fav bands. Styx was a band for the working man and they always were about the working man.

[@Vaelsung1]

Yes indeed! That is one of the main reasons why the "Corporate Rock" label so infuriated Dennis DeYoung.

[@kimodell101]

@@Vaelsung1 so right! If you listen to their lyrics, you would know this

[@markdaube507]

I have seen Styx live 9 times, and recently, and they put on a fantastic show every time. True musicians who have not their joy of performing even after all these decades. Check out some of their recent concert performances.

[@gerryweed7697]

Styx - show me the way 😎👍

[@flairfan4life1]

STYX- "MAN IN THE WILDERNESS"! GO FOR IT!

[@ZombieJesus1987]

Man you know, outside of Come Sail Away I don't think I've ever heard anything else by Styx. I dig this

[@Deborahtunes]

Listen to Styx's Wooden Nickel collection of music. That's the label they were on before A&M. Or even their later music such as their album *The Mission* from 2017. I believe you'll be surprised at the variety of tracks these guys put out...

[@DM-hk4cw]

Massive material they have. They cover so much territory from the progressive Wooden Nickel label days to even now. Each album is a musical and vocal experience.

[@wesleysnow4561]

Styx....an incredible sound. Good memories. Late 70's......Styx Equinox. Every group is so unique and can't be gone without.

[@andrewouellette4998]

There are some great songs off this album, "The best of Times", "Too much time on my hands".

[@playmeri]

My favorite STYX sing. Thanks for reacting to it.

[@carlastanley1138]

More Styx please!!😊🥰

[@surrexi]

I'm a very nerdy, straight edge kind of a person, so I really get a kick out of telling people that "Snowblind" is my "favorite song about cocaine." I love so many Styx songs but you need to listen to "Blue Collar Man (Long Nights)" and/or "Borrowed Time" because despite being written during and very much rooted in the 70s economic crisis, they are *painfully* relevant to the various economic crises that Millennials have had to live through. Also "Dear John," which Tommy Shaw (guitarist/vocalist) wrote in memory/honor of drummer John Panozzo. My other Styx favorites include: Suite Madame Blue, Crystal Ball, The Grand Illusion, Fooling Yourself (The Angry Young Man), Pieces of Eight, Renegade, Boat on the River, Love is the Ritual, and Show Me the Way. (I have a lot of favorites, sorry. Styx is one of my dad's favorite bands and when I was a kid he used to sit down with me on the floor in front of our record player and play all his favorites for me, so I have many happy memories associated with the band.) Oh and "Mr Roboto" is weird yet delightful, which probably makes it a good choice for a reaction video.

[@MrYendor65]

Still Waiting for "Miss America" by Styx.

[@CheekyPseudonym]

YES

[@Deborahtunes]

Me too...

[@kimberlywaltrip2706]

I absolutely love Styx!!!!! Thank you!!!!

[@roberthughes2402]

Finally!!! Someone reacted to this great song! I am soooooo happy!

[@user-nb2xs3ss1g]

Definitely double meaning with “now the lines are clear enough”. Also “you Devil in white”

[@lelacurry1331]

Love me some Styx

[@jeandobbels8211]

This is the song that Jerry Farwell said ... Play it backwards and it says " oh Satan, use our voices" lol

[@Mikey_Sea]

Yup, I remember the satanic panic crap from the 80's.

[@darlene1_268]

Singing at the top of my lungs to this.

[@breautyandgoodness4118]

I am right there with ya!

[@mirika888]

me too

[@Tracer9GTRider8]

Yes! My request!!!!! It's not the same song though 😆

[@dorothygarner9375]

Absolutely love Styx!! I have always loved JY (James Young) - and having his and Tommy Shaw's guitars makes it so incredible. They actually have a new album coming out in June.

[@tonyv.207]

Not sure if you’ve reviewed “Too much time on my hands” aka “Time” by STYX

[@breautyandgoodness4118]

He did but it got blocked no sound:(

[@kevindarrell3500]

God bless you brother. Strong good man. We need more of you. Peace my friend. 🇺🇸🙏

[@carriekoehler8619]

My grandpa was a cross country bicycle racer. He won this album in a race. He gave it to me. It was my first album by Styx

[@Sherrodja]

Killer song along with The Grand Illusion, Blue Collar Man, Sweet Madame Blue, Man in the Wilderness, Queen of Spades, Crystal Ball, Renegade, Lorelei, Miss America.

[@chelledore9151]

Ahhhh..... STYX! The music is SO good. My favorite album? Paradise Theatre, it's a whole experience. Enjoy.

[@Deadwood1919]

Like this song a lot. Funny how Styx was considered 'lame' by music snobs.

[@Salmacis99]

Music critics are for the most part, morons. Styx wrote a TON of great songs. Most rock critics consistently slammed Rush, so what does that tell you? :-)

[@user-mg5ox7lv1j]

they are lame. this ain't event rock, its top 40 bullshit

[@abc123mr.encyclo2]

The best songs from Styx is all of their songs!!!

[@DM-hk4cw]

"Miss America" or "Shooz" by Styx. Massive vocals and rockers.

[@Deborahtunes]

Oh boy, no one ever requests *"Shooz."* One of my favorites from the *Crystal Ball"* Lp...

[@daveg177]

Miss America 🇺🇸 by STYX

[@RealTealMaherajah]

Love the filter on the voice. JY handles it really well

[@melod7670]

Jamel.. Another great 70's band is The Steve Miller Band.. Check out Abacadabra, Fly Like an Eagle for sure.. other good ones are The Joker, Jet Airliner, Take the Money and Run and Space Cowboy..

[@zevongrie1402]

Same title, same subject but not the same song. Both are great songs though. And I agree. The Sabbath song is much more intense but the Styx song is much darker and more personal.

[@allencoats9078]

"The Best of Times" by Styx is a great song!!!!!!!

[@syrpitt]

my very first Concert in my life , Carrier Dome Syracuse July 1981 and only the second in the Dome , Santana was #1

[@shirleyle3931]

Knew I could count on you jamel, Thanks for covering Snowblind! Do Crystal Ball! Great band!

[@brianreynolds694]

I keep saying, Styx is one of the most talented and yet underrated bands of all time. They were the FIRST band in history to have four consecutive triple platinum albums. Not the Beatles. not Zeppelin. Styx. Superior songwriting (Shaw, DeYoung, Young), super tight harmonies, and three different lead singers/styles. Please listen to more!

[@MisterMikeTexas]

They were the butt of a joke on "That 70s Show". Eric Forman was the "only fan", and he was mocked for it. He was the only one that came to the concert. I found that script odd, because Styx was huge in the late 70s, early 80s!

[@asbladen8621]

This entire album is a work of art, including the album cover and the etching on the album. It was meant to be a metaphor for the changing times in America throughout the 20th Century; relating it to the decline of a Chicago theater. All the songs on the album relate to one another. "Half-Penny, Two-Penny" is awesome.

[@barryanderson3910]

Yes. I hadn't seen your comment explaining this before I made one of my own to the same effect.

[@timbillings6884]

Yeah one of the best!!! Tommy and J.Y. awesome!!! You have to watch "Return to Paridice Theater" concert! It's great.!!! BTW This song was rittin by Styx it's not a cover!!!

[@barriehull7076]

Black Sabbath, released in September 1972. "Snowblind" is a song by Styx that appears on the Paradise Theatre album released in 1981. Hoyt Wayne Axton song "Snowblind Friend" (1971), covered by Steppenwolf ta wiki

[@sirrobin4394]

This is my favorite song on that album.

[@samhouston1979]

please do “Crystal Ball” or “Queen of Spades”...or “castle walls”

[@bigsexy72]

That's a Styx original JY wrote it. It's a song against cocaine. Everyone tried to say it glorified drug use.

[@Deborahtunes]

Actually all three of them wrote it. JY, Dennis and Tommy. Although for whatever reason, Tommy wasn't given credit on the album for his part in the lyrics...

[@brianorzel1873]

James Young performs such great, gritty vocals.

[@timbillings6884]

You don't trip on cocaine!!! It's a stimulant!

[@johnfitch2208]

one of my favorite STYX songs! great job

[@PAISMOM]

My favorite Styx 🎶“babe”

[@kevingeeting4011]

Queen of Spades is the best deep cut in all of rock music

[@leefertwayne8163]

Jamel, the next song you ought to try out is Steppenwolf's "Snowblind Friend."

[@syrpitt]

"Indian Reservation" by Paul Revere and the Raiders

[@vaughncollar8014]

Love this song! If you are working your way through the Styx catalog, one of their best that has little to no publicity is from the Mr Roboto album. Listen and react to "Just Get Through This Night". It is such a great song!