STYX | THESE ARE THE TIMES

[@KarolineThePagan]

Better than mainstream and popular music and great song. I love your music.

[@azxtra8381]

I used to sing along to this song when my wife was battling breast cancer. It is still one of my favorite songs and still so applicable today (I bought the CD when it first came out). My wife has been a breast cancer survivor for 15 years now.

[@Bonnie-wl6sm]

WOW!!!!!!!! Very deep and a true snap shot of these unbelievable tumultuous times.! I can't wait till we can say...These "Were" The Times...and be able to see the Amazing Styx perform it live - on stage - where they are meant to be. We need music to really live a full life...it's almost as important as the air we breath. It's the story of our lives and we need to hear it, remember it and feel it in our hearts and souls again.

[@billwalker7782]

Yea Bonnie, that about say's it all!

[@iamtonyp123]

It's great to see these guys haven't thrown in the towel as I fear many acts their age will at this point. It give me hope to be able to see them out on tour in the future.

[@lakennedycuomo446]

This song needs much more exposure. It is awesome, and I think that the first responders would appreciate it.-Laurie

[@mrroboto5785]

One of the best songs from the big carrot album.

[@AnnHatzakis]

It's also a dancing carrot

[@jasonbelcher2224]

"These Are The Times" is a hidden gem in the Styx discography. Its reapplication with this video is superb, apropos and builds onto the song's depth. Just awesome!

[@HagbardCeline42]

It's the only nuStyx song in my Styx mix.

[@juliabravo1275]

It's very comforting and rewarding ,when someone says " thank you for your work"

[@kcwilcox1]

Stay safe Styx, we ALL want you to live also-waiting to see you again, beautiful song, thank you!

[@marieblue]

Guitarist James Young told the story behind this tune : “‘These Are the Times’ [2003] is really AN INTERVENTION SONG and what the lyrics are have kind of evolved […]. When we first started working on it […], Tommy [Shaw] was heavily involved, and still is, with drug interventions, and very supportive of a lot of groups that do work in that field, and I’ve been through a number of those, notably with our dearly departed first drummer John Panozzo. The song was about intervening in someone’s life, kind of in a way that Chuck [Panozzo]*, who is now openly a gay man who has come out and announced that he’s HIV-positive and his struggles with this […]. Ultimately, what the lyrics finally evolved into, in a way, was the passing of my younger brother from a lymphoma and when we had to take him off life support. When we were in his room, everyone was around crying and it was very emotional and from the next room comes THE SOUND OF JIMI HENDRIX’ ‘PURPLE HAZE.’ This is in the intensive care unit and I said, ‘This is my brother speaking to me, speaking to us.’ And it lightened the mood. ‘I hear voices from beyond the veil,’ it sort of inspired that line […]. SO THAT SONG HAS KIND OF BECOME ABOUT HELPING THOSE, THAT THERE IS SOMETHING TO LIVE FOR, FOR THOSE THAT THINK THERE ISN’T.” 💚🎶💜 May you rest in peace, John Anthony Panozzo (1948 - 1996)… 🌹 * John Panozzo’s twin brother.

[@ketchasketch]

Love how she took her mask off at the end!!! Truth

[@butchballinger4378]

Only 40 dislikes for a song most have never heard until this video. Those 40 are simply just haters. JY is the man and they definitely need this to a part of their live tour!

[@MattCraftDotDerp]

Excellent hidden gem. One of JY's best lead vocal songs. So glad Cyclorama is available for streaming now.

[@jhoelflores7036]

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[@AnnHatzakis]

I bought it on CD AND specialty video player disc before I got it streaming.... I had to hunt for YEARS after my original copy disappeared in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina

[@michelletribble7327]

I have been humming this song for a few weeks THANK YOU for releasing an updated video! We all need to hear messages of hope and love these days! LOVE YOU STYX!!!

[@kathleenbordas324]

Wow! This is great!! Thank you guys.🎶✌️❤️

[@54lex]

A true hidden gem. Thanks Styx

[@rdj1nsj]

Wow, this has always been one of my favorite songs post Dennis! Love it! Never got the play it deserved! the album that it came from rocks also! Cyclorama is such a great STYX album!!

[@PeloJase]

This song has aged extremely well.

[@kcwilcox1]

Greatest band ever!

[@jamesgoldman6942]

There's STYX, DREAM THEATER................................. and then everyone else

[@Northedoggie]

47 years and still at the top..!!!

[@robstertech7027]

Thank You, JY.... ..... & to STYX......once AGAIN... Well Said !................, Thx Gents, and Thank YOU F.L.W.'s !!

[@cindyd936]

Wow, this is STYX rocking like the best they have been. I have been a STYX fan since the 1970's, you guys rocked this and what a great tribute song. Thank you, and keep it coming. JY, you nailed this one. Good to hear your vocals.

[@Bonnie-wl6sm]

I'm praying that the show at Penn's Peak will not be canceled...Can't wait to see the legendary Styx burn up the stage again!!! (It'll be an anniversary event with my two, now adult, children celebrating their first live concert event - 17 yrs ago --and they've been hooked ever since!) Styx and REO Speedwagon - Reading PA ..Those were - "The Best of Times" and hoping to have many more.....

[@KeenanNeighbors]

My first concert was Jan 1970 and that lead to a career as a concert photographer then Stagehand/Roadie . Now i am approaching 300 concerts and Styx was just one of the bands I saw many many times

[@Bonnie-wl6sm]

@@KeenanNeighbors I've always wanted to work in the music industry.. one way or the other. I honestly felt I would have been quite good as a manager or in some type of coordinator. However, family business ties felt otherwise and I managed and purchased lumber and building supplies. A far cry from my heart's desires.

[@tracyseymour7553]

WOW!!!! Outstanding!!!!!

[@lizthompson4009]

Wow! Great sound and lyrics! Keep it coming 🎶🎶🎸🎸❤

[@dennisatlas]

That was awesome! Way to bring new life to this beautiful song.

[@COHStarSlammer]

Today. Still powerful. Styx forever.

[@pamd.happykat8187]

I could listen to this one all day. Great song, Styx! The best!!!

[@darinjames3313]

Maybe someday OUR Great Rock n Roll Singers n Songwriters can write some speeches for OUR White House/Senate/House members......Styx inspiring US ALL once again....Human Gems....worth much more than diamonds and rubies n such.....Long Live Rock n Rock Roll and ONE of the best bands ever........STYX....thanks for the music

[@sandrab8795]

Music is the most important thing in my life. Songs like This keeps me going when I don't think I can. Without music life would be pointless because Love comes and goes, people live and die, but Music is a Constant in the Universe, even the Planets SING, and I Thank GOD for this beautiful man and that majestic VOICE. 🤟🏻 JY, he makes my 💖🫠.

[@albertoburello5709]

Canzone splendida ! Un inno alla vita !

[@KHallesy]

My favorite all time band. I still can't believe they are not in the Rock Hall of Fame!

[@jimgriffith4805]

JY has a great voice they should have him sing more Songs!!! Great song Great Album. Thanks guys can't wait to see you live again

[@paulrondeel599]

Jim Griffith I think the song would be much better If Tommy sings it.

[@paulrondeel599]

The chorus is great, but the couplets will sound much better with Tommy as leadsinger. Sorry, to say.

[@happiness2007]

@@paulrondeel599 I wholly agree with you. While I do like the track, if it were Tommy singing the verses on it (rather than JY), I would then 𝗹𝗼𝘃𝗲 it !

[@brianbouch9461]

Song still resonates! Beautiful and well done video!

[@MjMetalhead]

Who the heck put a thumbs down? Wow guys. Great song. Keep our culture alive 🙏.

[@sandracarlson7986]

Thank you for such a great song and video. My new favorite. Styx you are a great band that only gets better as time moves on.

[@mattvarley3462]

This album has some of the biggest hidden gems of all of Styx's catalog!

[@thedukeofjon3479]

21 years old and over the past year I've grown a major obsession with Styx. I'm a huge heavy metal fan but Styx somehow caught my attention and I've been in love ever since. I can't imagine seeing them in their prime. I'm hoping Dennis joins them for a special tour so I can see them live with close to the original lineup. Rock on! 😁🤘

[@markklohmann1073]

I saw the originall line up 1982 at the Meadowlands paradise theatre tour. They killed it. After all we have been through please come together and play the phenomenal music you all created together.

[@RM-dv5qr]

Sorry to break it to the people in this thread, but the original lineup is not getting back together and you didn't see the original lineup in 1982. Tommy Shaw is a long time member, but not an original member of Styx. Even if Dennis joins them, John P. is deceased. This version of Styx is amazing. I wish Chuck would join them around IL when they tour. JY still rocks. Styx will always rock, even with only one original member left.

[@Quaralane]

A song, though older, that TRULY fits the times we live in today

[@christine8262]

LOVE Styx. Attended Paradise Theatre at Long Beach Arena 1981. Bring it!

[@rideshareroadwarriorrick]

Was @ Area @ USC for Paradise Theatre

[@drweir]

I was playing Cyclorama yesterday and my daughter, clearing digging it, asked me who it was. I told her it was the same band that did The Mission which she knows from me frequently playing that album. Gotta teach the kids about good music!

[@hapexamendar1093]

The Mission is an unbelievable album. I’m in shock considering how long this band has been around!

[@hapexamendar1093]

Tyler Morrison I agree! Trouble at the Big Show provided the only balance to the otherwise close to too soft sound on the album. The album is basically perfect, don’t get me wrong, but it could have benefited from one more JY song(the album is sooo good guys, it’s moved into my top 10 all time favorites)

[@planomax]

My favorite band of all time. And damn. Well done. Well done indeed.

[@hapexamendar1093]

Styx since Cyclorama is utterly back on track! So crazy how they are back to their legendary output capabilities and too few have found out! Can't wait to see in Biloxi! Just got my vinyl "The Mission" in the mail!

[@hapexamendar1093]

Durian Durian you are very correct Durian. Styx put out some very mediocre albums in the 90’s, and doing that can put you directly in the has been category. No one was more shocked than I about this album. I had a friend recommend it. It took about three listens to really appreciate how awesome this thing was. It’s now on my top 10 best album list! What a monster! DDY has never done anything so cool and I do hold him responsible for killing Styx the first time with that God awful “Music Time” from “Caught in the Act”.

[@glenpontious1284]

I'm so moved You were inspired STYX, HERE comes a major GOLD / PLATINUM ALBUM.... CANT WAIT TO HEAR THE WHOLE ALBUM

[@plinkitee]

I always loved this song now I love it even more. This gave me chills.

[@jan.strydom]

Wonderful song!!!!!!

[@jamesgoldman6942]

Fantastic!! Great meaningful song from a fantastic under appreciated album. Hoping there’s some forgiveness in the very near future and the current Styx can bring back Dennis & Glen for one last super duper tour and album. Who wouldn’t want to see the Beatles again if that was possible? RIP John P & John C , but how about stepping up, forgiving & forgetting the bad and giving us fans who see you guys as Our Beatles one last coast to coast tour. All of current Styx plus Dennis & Glen performing together would be a dream come true for so many of us. Can’t wait to hear your new music. Stay safe & healthy.

[@jamesgoldman6942]

Dennis WANTS one last tour for US his fans and for the fans of Styx. It’s JY & Tommy who are saying no. JY’s quote from so many years ago was something like ‘they will be playing hockey on the river Styx before we would ever get back with Dennis’. Well from all that’s happened so far in 2020 in our country & in the world it’s time for everyone to man up and start lacing up your skates. Wasn’t John Panozzo once a goalie? It’s time for forgiveness.

[@SciFiMetalGirl]

Omg this song is phenomenal! Styx is back true to form! Thank you from a front line worker! 🙏❤️🙌

[@beatlebarb64]

Very powerful and thought-provoking! HOORAY FOR ALL OF OUR FRONTLINE WORKERS! Thanks Styx!!

[@dennisatlas]

Cyclorama is amazing and SO glad it’s getting appreciation. Maybe we’ll hear it live too again soon :)

[@Deborahtunes]

I think this track is the best one on *Cyclorama.* But the CD as a whole is better than what it was given credit for. But going back to this song, why it wasn't released as a single I don't know...

[@mikezens2369]

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[@AnnHatzakis]

@@Deborahtunes I think it was because at the time there were (and still are) a lot of "DeYoung purists"

[@Deborahtunes]

@@AnnHatzakis ~ Well it's true that this song was originally meant for *Brave New World.* But DDY refused to allow it on the CD. As for Dennis's crowd, they are never going to like anything Styx does because of him not being there. So I don't take anything his fans think seriously, because they can't be objective about the situation. But also, I would hardly call Dennis a "purist". DeYoung once said in an interview that he doesn't like "musical purism". Why I don't know...

[@AnnHatzakis]

@@Deborahtunes the fans are the ones I'm calling purists. I own copies of the albums Gowan did BEFORE Styx, and he's every bit as good of a singer/songwriter as DeYoung

[@ghassankanaan1767]

Wonderful song ❤️❤️❤️

[@karennelson8356]

Absolutely amazing as usual! Thank you my favorite guys for being so classy as usual🥰. I loved this so much. Keep the awesome music and videos coming my friends😊

[@Balin93]

Maybe the best lyrics of any STYX song ever. Such a powerful message.

[@davidallen8779]

Amazing. Like we are living every word. Perfect song for the here and now. Well done. Styx amazes me yet again.

[@Mzhelenp]

HOLY COW! My favorite song fry Cyclorama and this video just KILLS it!!!

[@mariobenitez9673]

EXCELLENT SONG , LYRICS AND VIDEO BEST GOOD VIBRATIONS FROM CITY PUEBLA IN MEXICO

[@jameshoey303]

I am a late comer to the Styx fan base..but now I am a die hard uber fan...I loved the mission what a great record to bring out so late in their career...looking forward to the new album when it drops.....keep safe stay healthy

[@FrankB_1737]

Greetings from South🌞Florida I already gave it a thumbs👍up because anything you both collaborate on is always phenomenal💯 😷Wishing everyone at "Styx' all the best and hoping that you all are staying safe and healthy throughout this global crisis. Much love to all💜 Best regards Frank and Shari💞

[@SparePhone-x2r]

Amazing guys your writing was so prophetic back when you created Cyclorama. This particular song fits the crisis we all lived through in 2020. So poignant of you all to recognize that and put out this video at the time when we all were forced to face it. Kudos. So Missing All who we have lost. ☮💚⚡🎶

[@brentcook2261]

Styx ROCKS! Come to Denver!

[@helenbrenner1844]

Wow!! I just found this. Such an amazing tune that captures what it’s like to be a human today.

[@uberaudioexperience]

One of the top 10 Greatest Styx songs. The best part is when Tommy sings "tranquility". Who does not sing along with that one word. JY 's singing awesome. Never get tired of this song.

[@TogonzoMedia]

When they do this song live, everybody harmonizes on "reality" just moments later ...

[@LotsofStuffYT]

Even at 66 years old Tommy Shaw still has got it going on, 100's of years from now people will look at Styx like we look at Mozart because of their musical genius.

[@margaretbales8458]

They are still great, but they were at their best when they still had Dennis. The older stuff is magical. I don't fault anyone that they can't still have a working relationship, but in the end it is the fans who have lost.

[@LotsofStuffYT]

@@margaretbales8458 True that

[@Deborahtunes]

@Durian Durian ~ JY has been doing this for years in Styx. It has nothing to do with Tommy. Go look at the band's history, and you'll see. From most of Styx's A&M era, up through their 2017 Lp, JY at the most, wrote two songs for each album, and that was all. Now he collaborated with Dennis on several tracks, from their very first album. But by himself, after Styx signed with A&M, JY usually wrote no more than two songs, (if that); for any given project. James said himself in 1983, during an interview, that he tends to focus more on playing guitar; and the engineering aspect for the band. That's his choice, no one is making Young not write songs. With a minimum of 3 (at times 4), singer/songwriters in the band, each of them can't have 3 or more tracks on the album. Plus, I can't say I blame JY. It seems like every label Styx has been on, ignored his material for Dennis and/or Tommy. That's the way it's always been. If a label ignores you, why bother writing so many songs?

[@WayfaringCuriosityReviews]

What an incredible song! Best post Dennis era? Probably. Wow.

[@grammyandcoltencook7288]

All I can say is "Fabulous"!

[@debsmith9819]

Amazing!!!!! Can't wait to see you guys again!!!!

[@lupegalvez22]

Wow. Awesome message guyz. I have been a fan since an older baby sitter sang the song Babe to me. I bought your new Paradise Theatre album when I was in middle school and I have been hooked ever since. Last time I saw you guyz in San Antonio, Texas was 2002. I haven't been able to go to concerts for the last 2 year's because I've been raising my 13 year old Son and it takes all my extra time and money to do so. But now with covid19 here, I will be taking my Son with me next time you guyz come back to S.A. when it's safe enough. I look forward to that day and I will be buying your new album.

[@rideshareroadwarriorrick]

I'll make sure you get there. On Facebook @ Rick Nelson, & email me back @ [e-mail]. P.S. Styx is scheduled to appear in Amarillo, Tx. Sept. 15. Check out www.styxworld.com Official website for other dates in TX & nearby. COVID-19 may affect your dates

[@RobertHansonRDD]

Great video!

[@TheGreatConstantini]

These guys are so incredible current and alive

[@Journeyman83]

My favorite song on cyclorama. Nice belated video.

[@kimberlygarwood-jl5om]

This is some of JY's best work. Give him some love.❤❤❤

[@leemiller1965]

Perfect video for these times that we are living in! JY and Tommy sound amazing!!!!! I absolutely love this song!!!!! 🙂❤🎸

[@craigvandyke5136]

Fantastic video. JY doesn't get the respect he deserves as a vocalist. Great song for anytime.

[@sincerusone]

Wow awesome! I am actually right now cherishing Cyclorama as a truly brilliant piece of work. Totally underrated. I could only source a used CD and not vinyl as I wished but dang this was inspired.

[@amangogna68]

Amazing band !

[@TaSwavo]

Wow - loved this album and saw this song in a different light (as I thought was related to JY's brother). So very great you made this video for it and made it about ALL who do things for the saving of others.

[@donnamt9406]

I can't stop watching this..💙

[@54lex]

I forgot about this song thanks for posting. What a great time.

[@beatnicksodyssey]

It's about damn time. Even though I have the CD, it really bothered me that this album wasn't on Spotify.

[@JokeHoogendijk]

Wouw what a terribly good song and what a throat the man has, I have shared this song, I hope I am allowed to. When the album comes out I will listen first and if this is all so impressiv i will buy it.

[@Grimbsel]

Awesome Greetings from Germany.Stay healthy.

[@edwinlopez6531]

Cordial saludo Sr. STYX. Desde Quito Ecuador, sus vídeos son espectaculares sigan adelanté.

[@triandfit1]

Who would have thought that song would be so prophetic today. JY wrote about his brother’s passing as I recall

[@bgontang1]

Wow awesome can't wait until tomorrow.

[@APR613]

Excellent job, JY!!! Just waiting to see you guys on tour! 🙋‍♀️ (What’s life if you don’t go out there and live it!!!)

[@DanielleBlanchardArts]

Love it, boyz! One of my fave albums. I'd love to hear/see a long version of the a cappella from the end of that project done as a universal call to humanity.

[@cathydowd8381]

We need that. Thank you Styx.

[@rvpstudioscanada3991]

*GREAT VIDEO* GUYS!!!! I *HOPEFULLY* will be seeing you in October at the Fallsview Casino! You guys are *AMAZING!!!!!!*

[@maximumoverdrive3092]

The last remnants of the dying entity that is art

[@glennmusic3629]

The best post-Dennis era song.

[@richardthorne2804]

Good song. But the mission album is amazing. All the songs.

[@AnnHatzakis]

@Christopher Bingham If you insist on comparing Dennis-era and Lawrance-era, you're missing one of the greatest things about STYX -- they are an ensemble. Also, when Dennis stopped touring with the band DURING the tour for Brave New World, the band had just played in Canada with Gowan as their opening act AND THE REMAINING MEMBERS PICKED HIM for his ability as a singer-songwriter in his own right. Check out Gowan's albums from before he was in STYX.

[@TogonzoMedia]

@@AnnHatzakis Also, Gowan was an uncredited vocalist on Brave New World before Denny's ouster ...

[@SeanMorrisonRocks]

EXCELLENT

[@searchinpebbles2048]

Thank you so much and very touching. I am a Lightworker...-LaRaiin

[@grobles1]

Such an underrated song

[@debbiemeyer6396]

OMG! Wow!

[@tylermicheal9525]

THIS IS ONE OF MY FAVORITE STYX SONGS FROM THE ALBUM CYCLORAMA - I HOPE YOU GUYS CAN PLAY THIS WHEN YOU START TOURING AGAIN - I HAVE SEEN YOU 3 TIMES AT CASINO RAMA - HOPE YOU WILL COME BACK!

[@collectorwarriorvinylman]

Good song👍

[@kympridham8267]

Bloody awsome

[@Bob-tu8wk]

Come to Oregon (Eugene). I miss you guys!

[@careercarpenter]

Nice ! Great job guys !

[@cjschmidt4523]

Awesome!!

[@JozeeWalz]

Da-yamn JY you sound better than ever! Thank you for such a great tribute, I loved it and shared it everywhere!

[@lionheartroar3104]

Main vocal sounds like Paul Stanley at certain points