He was absolutely right... Those were the best of times....
@RoadTripzz149 ай бұрын
Well. Not really. There was a recession, high unemployment, an intractable inflation problem that continued for years, and a general feeling of malaise and decline in America. That is what the song is addressing. Along with Dennis DeYoungs’ longstanding marriage. So nostalgia is a disguise and THESE are the best of times
@bobmunro91049 ай бұрын
@@RoadTripzz14Well said. I'm 67. I love the past, including music, movies, sports, and people. But damn, I'm also thrilled about the present, and I look so forward to what the future has in store. Try to enjoy. It's a fabulous world. Go to a club, listen, dance if you want. You're not too old. Act like it.
@bobby-gs9wn9 ай бұрын
Absolutely!
@bobby-gs9wn9 ай бұрын
@@RoadTripzz14have you not looked where we are right now in the world?
@carolinelacourse68889 ай бұрын
Absolutely 💯 😊
@davidsymonds7730 Жыл бұрын
There will never be another band like Styx. They will always be special. Incredibly talented .
@carolinelacourse68889 ай бұрын
I Absolutely Agree 😊🎉😊
@RoseliRodriguesdesouza-n8dАй бұрын
Yes 🇧🇷
@mtull63092 жыл бұрын
To everyone under 40, unless this world changes, right now is YOUR best of times. My generation had the 70's & 80's. Our music and love(s) and our cars were all that was good. At the time WE thought life sucked !! How wrong WE were! Looking back they were AMAZING! You younger people liking those times didn't live it. Sooo, enjoy your youth and live life to the fullest while you can, because Old Man Time sneaks up on you faster than you would like!
@blacknoir59322 жыл бұрын
How true.
@kidvicious2227 Жыл бұрын
1973 here
@kevinpetre586 Жыл бұрын
1967. I've lived it all. Military included. 80s and 90s were bitchin. My Chevelles and Chevy IIs were awesome as well.
@susanrobinson7550 Жыл бұрын
I was there for the 70s and 80s rocking it I would never change anything about it.
@JosephFlamm-c3j10 ай бұрын
Boy ain't that right!
@rebeccawagner41679 ай бұрын
Styx music never gets old hearing. They were an amazing group. I wish they were still playing together.
@Jerkbeefrow9 ай бұрын
Hell Yeah 😮😮Those cheeseburger NIGHTS😅😅😅😊😊😊😂😂
@jeffreynichols93363 ай бұрын
Still are amazing, I saw them last night. They still bring it.
@JeremyTurpen-s7h2 ай бұрын
@@jeffreynichols9336 Still missing Dennis though
@marvinours182521 күн бұрын
They still tour
@drewroozeboom9855 Жыл бұрын
My mother would sing this song to me when I was a child to help me sleep. Something I will never forget, love you mom I'll never forget you ❤
@carolinelacourse68889 ай бұрын
SENDING HUGS 😊
@JacintoBuniol-b7c8 ай бұрын
143 st
@theresajames51355 ай бұрын
Can't believe Styx isn't in the rock in roll hall of fame yet, such a talented band. Whoever thinks Styx should be inducted into the rock n roll hall of fame, like this comment
@carsonbeasley92234 ай бұрын
Eh styx is good don't get me wrong, but I'm rooting for ozzy. Like THIS comment if you think he should be inducted into rock n roll hall of fame.
@corytrevorson14114 ай бұрын
I can. The hall sucks!
@mikeimpressionsreviews3 ай бұрын
@@carsonbeasley9223ozzy is getting in
@mikeimpressionsreviews3 ай бұрын
Styx and Jethro Tull are some of the biggest sore spots missing in the hall of fame, amongst others
@yldrthedevourer76923 ай бұрын
WHAT!!! I can't believe what I just read! Styx, of all bands, still not in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame?! I first fell in love with Styx after hearing "Mr. Roboto" in 1983 at 11; now 52, marveling at how deep the music scene has gone to hell these days!
@frederickmcdougall37342 жыл бұрын
"Our memories of yesterday will last a lifetime..." God I love that part.
@apfelprincess452 жыл бұрын
My fav " I wish the Summer winds would bring back Paradise"
@donnagillett1000 Жыл бұрын
❤️
@pandalilpig Жыл бұрын
best styx song. hey check out my improv channel. ok bye for now
@tommymelendez-on5bj4 ай бұрын
I’ll take any risk to tie back the hands of time…. Priceless
@tracym53682 жыл бұрын
How could anyone say that2020 was the best of times!!!!!!!
@janetlawson448218 күн бұрын
Definitely not!
@davidmullins39274 күн бұрын
They were a little before 2020😂
@JaxonSmithers11 ай бұрын
The best of times were growing up with Styx in the 70s and 80s 🔥
@LizAnne19805 ай бұрын
Absolutely
@LizAnne19805 ай бұрын
Love you all❤
@nolagirl24585 ай бұрын
FACTS!! 👆🏼
@marcdb14122 ай бұрын
The Greatest, the Original Styx, the only one Styx. Thank you
@SaraTrogeАй бұрын
Best of music. Surreal at times, looking back so fondly on the 70’s and 80’s. So much fun and we didn’t even realize it.
@johnwilson75078 ай бұрын
STYX is timeless. I have been listening to them for 40 years.
@barneybarnes77966 ай бұрын
50 for me.
@MrWwest3364 ай бұрын
You got a witness on that son.
@carolyndetemple4 ай бұрын
1981 was the Best of Times ❤
@shaunwier85322 ай бұрын
Definitely 😊
@u.hinson63002 ай бұрын
Sure was. Great time hi be alive
@robertabrown3239Ай бұрын
The song seems to confirm that the best of times are really when people love one another and appreciate that Love.
@bobbyjames4300Ай бұрын
You’re absolutely right…😊
@JeffreyWalker-fs8no20 күн бұрын
I was 13. Yes it was the best of times.
@davidharrell5396 Жыл бұрын
“I wish this summer wind could bring back paradise…” This line brings out a longing in my heart for days gone forever. I’m 54 now and I can honestly say that 1985-1995 probably were the best of times, at least for one old man in East Tennessee.
@user-bd5md5cm2j Жыл бұрын
Diddo!!! Best music, best times without the stupid Internet
@brittmoody4610 Жыл бұрын
ur CORRECT!
@LadyMjolnir Жыл бұрын
❤
@mikejohn0088 Жыл бұрын
I'm 77 pal...this week and the mid 60s....the summer of 66 knocked me down. I had it all....ALL while my friends went to hell across the pond to be sacrificed. WHY? If you don't know you are very, very slow.
@srincident Жыл бұрын
This ole Kentucky boy couldn't agree more with his Tennessee neighbor. Cheers to you, brother.
@JosephDungee Жыл бұрын
Dennis DeYoung used Suspended Chords SOO Much in his Songs. 1. Lady 2. Babe I Love and 3. Best of Times all have that same Bass and Suspended Chords
@donnagillett1000 Жыл бұрын
Who ever would have thought this song would have such meaning today ❤
@paultreadaway102 Жыл бұрын
Yes meaning don't mention Words to Key Largo we had it all too Turn Back The Clock list can go on just a few Songs in the 80s and many many more mean something
@colemanhigley7479 ай бұрын
Me.
@eddieBoxer2 жыл бұрын
Tears flowing down, I'm 68 Years old, always remember the best of times in life.
@jbmorgan57 Жыл бұрын
I'm with you brother. ❤️
@markchapman7326 Жыл бұрын
62 I'm in the same boat
@abellustgarten4002 Жыл бұрын
You just made some tears flow off my eyes sir
@mikejohn0088 Жыл бұрын
It's strange that some songs take your heart while others try to take your soul.
@paultreadaway102 Жыл бұрын
Emotions what we feeling the last few years i could harp on endless list about the 80s what it meant a different World the world was alive whoever got to see it The Best Of Times the 80s another dimension portal league scale class planet the 80s i would go in a heartbeat or my spirit guide me and never want to leave and the 80s can go on forever that be a wish dream fantasy fairytale cause bein a kid was best toys cartoons food entertainment we only had 2channels VCR, Video Games etc etc
@MegaEvey10 ай бұрын
The best Of Time 80's ❤
@KillrMillr73 жыл бұрын
Tommy Shaw is so underrated, with his fantastic lead guitar, vocal harmony. Loved these guys from the very beginning.
@taylorambrose76603 жыл бұрын
be sure to see Tommy Shaw doing his music with KIDS and orchestras here on YT. that is the way Styx was in its original appeal to the same age-group too many years ago....
@tsitracommunications28843 жыл бұрын
And james young, the george harrison of styx, particularry since he only does 1 or 2 tunes per album
@marcelobaez61153 жыл бұрын
@@tsitracommunications2884 James is almost as good as Tommy. He could perfectly be a lead guitar in any band, but here he has Tommy ahead
@tsitracommunications28843 жыл бұрын
@@marcelobaez6115 that he is as good as tommy
@Sr.DeathKnight3 жыл бұрын
Styx has an uncommon voice effect: they collectively form a voice as if it was a synthesized one. I don't understand how they do that, but it seems to me that it's mainly the voices of J.Y. and Shaw in falsetto. I have seen that same effect only in Queen and ELO. Does anybody know if that effect has a name?
@seanstrawn2805 Жыл бұрын
They don't make em like this anymore. You won't find any music like this in 2023. God I miss the 80's!!!
@sammundy57903 жыл бұрын
The line about people locked inside ,end of paradise, me and my wife cried, she was dying of an internal ailment,, Covid was all around, but we had the best of times. RIP Karen
@lm32534 ай бұрын
Many hugs to you.
@jeffbliss9779Ай бұрын
God bless!
@rungarundaokrajai4374 жыл бұрын
One of the most beautiful rock ballad of all times.
@Fran-h2v9 ай бұрын
Local city magazine had a feature article 50 best rock songs of all time where a band could only have 1 of their songs on the list anyway Styx made the list with the song too muchvtimr hands i think voters missed the boat there wow what a timeless amazing song right here from Illinois band
@suedoiron6321 Жыл бұрын
2023, and this beautiful melody is still so authentic and applies to our todays sorry assed world. Thank you Styx ❤️ We love you 🇨🇦
@jayssamaesalise8945 Жыл бұрын
Yes.
@amandalinebaugh8384 Жыл бұрын
Yes agree 💯
@jayssamaesalise8945 Жыл бұрын
Agree
@colinmaharaj Жыл бұрын
The piano is simple and effective
@lisarutherford8877 Жыл бұрын
❤truth😢
@maciii44147 ай бұрын
Just got home from watching Styx, Foreigner, and John Waite. Took me back to a simpler time in my life 🙌
@paultreadaway1024 ай бұрын
U forgot Asia,Air Supply, Journey and Reo Speedwagon in the same realm and many others
@danielcaldarale80434 ай бұрын
Sounds almost like the Camden NJ show I just saw on July 28th. It was my first ever concert at 61 years old, and I really enjoyed it. I agree, it took me back to a simpler time in my life as well. I was there with a friend who was visiting from Florida, and she was wearing a Styx Tampa 1993 shirt, which was pretty unique there. I also agree with some of the Dennis Deyoung comments. It is very unfortunate they're not all together, and it's basically ego driven. They need to put that crap aside for the fans and get together in a good tour! All in all, it was a really good time!
@rlazo79257 жыл бұрын
THIS is the band Styx that I will always remember, making this amazing beautiful music and with all the original members
@rpmangin5 жыл бұрын
Tommy Shaw was not one of Styx's original members.
@MichaelBradley19675 жыл бұрын
@FIREMEDIC 2717 If you're gonna make a statement like "all the original members", at least be right or expect correction. John Curulewski was the original guitarist alongside JY.
@brianmayabella59925 жыл бұрын
@@rpmangin creative differences separates them and most of their hit songs were written by Dennis deyoung
@meesau21125 жыл бұрын
@@MichaelBradley1967 agree 100 percent
@brianr42145 жыл бұрын
Yes SIR , this is STYX ... this was the best of times for us and them .
@joseolmos8275 Жыл бұрын
Oh Mr. Dennis De Young!!! You were so right those were the best of times.!!!!!
@TebowTheNextKilmer5 жыл бұрын
DDY is often forgotten as one of the great rock voices of his era. People recall Perry, Gramm, Bowie, Cronin, and Mercury but DeYoung belongs among those greats.
@SilverMoonJoe5 жыл бұрын
Amen!!!
@rawnbadillo98865 жыл бұрын
I totally agree. He has a better voice than all those you mentioned though Perry is very close behind. Only Russell Hitchcock from Air Supply can match de Young.
@peteryu46925 жыл бұрын
Trust me he is NOT often forgotten...
@extramile1505 жыл бұрын
yes
@MonsterMetalManiac5 жыл бұрын
No. I put Steve Perry ahead of Dennis. After all, his nickname is “The Voice”. Lol.
@IamJaneS2 жыл бұрын
I never get sick of hearing this song. An absolute classic.
@tommyshaw40502 жыл бұрын
Hello, how are you doing? It’s nice seeing you here.
@IamJaneS2 жыл бұрын
@@tommyshaw4050 Thank you! I'm doing very well here in Australia. We are coming out of winter now, which I spent a lot of time listening to classics I loved as a kid, including this song. As a teen in the early 80's, my go to request on the radio was Babe. I think they got sick of me calling!!!
@tommyshaw40502 жыл бұрын
Well I know you must be surprised to receive a message from me right?
@pandalilpig Жыл бұрын
best styx song. hey check out my improv channel. ok bye for now
@lucy66100018 күн бұрын
How are they not in the rock and roll hall of fame?
@mdmj10002 жыл бұрын
Fantastic. Absolutely just as good as it has ever been. When we grew up in the 80s, we never thought the 80s would be anything special - looking back now it definitely was the best of times. I feel sorry for kids today, they missed the best decade ever.
@tstricklin48082 жыл бұрын
Agreed 💯, it's a shame whare we allowed the planet to become
@katwil892 жыл бұрын
I was in my 20's in the 80's and I feel like I knew how special it was. I'm glad I appreciated it, because it was the best decade by far.
@bekl0r2 жыл бұрын
the 80s had good moments, but styx wasnt one of them. but im not gonna talk my head off here.
@Keith-xc9wf2 жыл бұрын
1983 grad YAY! Awesome times!
@ericzander84312 жыл бұрын
I was born in ‘79 - so please forgive my opinion that most ’80’s rock is synth heavy trash. Tommy Shaw and James Young are very competent rock guitarists that I will always respect immensely, however.
@nildataguilas1174 Жыл бұрын
60's,70', 80's are still the Best songs and groups of All Time and will remain as the Best in Memory and Heart.
@eddymahon1503 Жыл бұрын
Great comment and FACT❤️
@patriciak43335 ай бұрын
I miss those times. They really were the best
@Fresh-tw7ev4 жыл бұрын
Someone please. Get these guys inducted into the Rock and Roll 🎸 Hall of Fame.
@janicewhite20332 жыл бұрын
For sure the music and lyrics they made was unique and one.of a k8nd!kind! They are so deserving of being inducted in. The hall of fame for sure I so agree with you hey.whoever agrees could you write a comment?
@marshalbaek55802 жыл бұрын
They should have been in a long time ago. Something personal is my guess.
@74Voyeur2 жыл бұрын
The RRHOF has a backlog of artists deserving that honour.
@Terrysoddy2 жыл бұрын
Man I did not know they weren’t in the rock and roll hall of fame. That’s crazy
@colinabrams95462 жыл бұрын
A band who’s lyrics mean so much to so many. More now than ever
@michaelangelo90243 жыл бұрын
DeYoung has no loss of vocal chords. What a beautiful voice. He's right there with the greatest ever. No doubt about it.
@БобурХаитов-д8ю2 жыл бұрын
💯😘😘😘
@catholicdad2 жыл бұрын
Classically trained. He tends to sing on the flat side & on long tones doesn't correct. I can buy that--good voice, hard parts--lotta jumps in this song--all well handled
@catholicdad2 жыл бұрын
@@БобурХаитов-д8ю Dobro Bobur Khaitov
@denisehamilton59702 жыл бұрын
@@catholicdad amazing they didn’t have auto tune like performers have now…. The bands from this era sound as good in concert as they do on vinyl. No one from the 90’s on can wear that badge. ❤
@catholicdad2 жыл бұрын
@@denisehamilton5970 Amen sister! Preach!
@jerelnewton2894 Жыл бұрын
I was born in 81... 80s n 90s we're unbelievable.. greatest music, movies, tv shows , cartoons.. I even dream I'm in the 80s most nights
@rexwilson31523 күн бұрын
Loved the music of DeYoung and Shaw. Loved Styx!!!
@teresarose28245 ай бұрын
How can these guys not be in the hall of fame?? Are you kidding me!
@WASHIMO-l5j2 жыл бұрын
Styxといえばこの歌!大好きな歌
@in2livinit7 ай бұрын
The Tommy Shaw band is not Styx without Dennis. The biggest fans miss you Buddy 🎹 🎤🎶✌️❤️
@HighCountryRambler5 ай бұрын
Very true. Both extremely talented, together, unstoppable. Not the same.
@AngelOfDeath4204 ай бұрын
Makes me sad I booed them when they opened for Def Leppard
@in2livinit4 ай бұрын
@@AngelOfDeath420 I basically boo Shaw and JY. The other 3 are talented musicians and not the ones selfishly depriving the fans of a farewell tour with Dennis. They say "The fans are what is what's most important" but it's BS. Obviously their Egos are, or they'd do it one last time for the fans. TS says he's "over it and has let go of his grudges". Well, Styx with DDY fans say "Prove it" or it's just PR lip service.
@jamestobon39414 ай бұрын
Denis is awesome but Larry Gowan killed it too!!! Saw them with REO Speedwagon and Loverboy a few years ago. One of the best concerts ever!!!!!!!
@ttocselbag5054 Жыл бұрын
I so remember this anthem as a “coming of age” young adult circa 1981. I can’t listen without a lump in my throat, and a dull ache in my chest for that most wonderful time of my life!!! ❤️🙏❤️
@lisabirkel31962 ай бұрын
This makes the song makes me tear up I wish they were in the rock and roll Hall of Fame😊
@glenrosarian2352 Жыл бұрын
A classic rock ballad from a classic rock band from an epic era of phenomenally great music. One of their very best. Some of you might even say their very best .
@calfolk73814 жыл бұрын
All these years later I still get goosebumps and sad during the bridge. “Our memories of yesterday will last a lifetime, we’ll take the best, forget the rest, and someday we’ll find these are the best of times”.
@lorettaarzaga41723 жыл бұрын
Years later..those lyrics ring so true. Those were the best of times 🙂😖🙂
@kwclove76232 жыл бұрын
I get goosebumps hearing the opening...
@janicewhite20332 жыл бұрын
@@lorettaarzaga4172 1aq
@MNTayler2 жыл бұрын
so sad that that concept is so ignored in today's hypersensitive media. I do believe that is a huge part of societies issues today. I LOVE STYX!
@CountryMusicPlaylist36388 ай бұрын
I believe that somewhere in the world, there are people who feel the same emotions that I feel when I listen to masterpieces like this song.
@chipewwa12 жыл бұрын
One of the best voices ever. Absolutely effortless
@lukeswall59995 жыл бұрын
Dennis DeYoung: one of the greatest voices of all time.
@hanson22054 жыл бұрын
Yes Luke .... for sure .... he is awesome
@donnamariedavidson50654 жыл бұрын
I absolutely agree!
@joseoscarazevedolopes4 жыл бұрын
concordo plenamente!
@FOOJFOOJIYAMA4 жыл бұрын
Steve perry is overrated. DDY is the GOAT!
@michaelfrazia45694 жыл бұрын
Still has kept the voice intact...alot of singers from that era have lost their pipes. Dennis still sounds amazing
@ck49424 жыл бұрын
So relevant today!!!! Enjoy your family!! Take advantage of this time to grow closer to your kids and rekindle your friendship with the love of your life!
@cindyrainforth142317 күн бұрын
Back when music was real and no auto tune.
@marioborgo45204 жыл бұрын
I am rollerskating as a 7 year old to this and Reo Speedwagon and Donna Summer. Best of times!
@newavatar29474 жыл бұрын
You must be a '73 model like myself
@celestialstarseed1113 жыл бұрын
Me too! Born in 67.
@robertacquarulo18503 жыл бұрын
Omg, roller skating was my religion.
@haroldmadden8875 жыл бұрын
Tommy Shaw’s guitar solo at 2:11 is amazing. Love Styx and Dennis unique voice.
@budiwidjaja24783 жыл бұрын
true, they are both very talented, I just hope they will reunite for 1 very very last time for the sake of us ( the fans) , and sing this song at the very last as bonus song.
@kenross90267 ай бұрын
What an amazing talent rich band. Good times back then. Life's short. Thanks for the memories and thank you Jesus for loving me.
@richarddelasernaendoy37253 жыл бұрын
The backing vocals of this song are amazing. The best of times.
@mchavez2194 жыл бұрын
This song brings back fond memories of the best times of my life!! The 70's to mid 80's,The world was much better back then, and people were much friendlier, and music was way more fun and peaceful. Not Violent, and degrading like nowadays, I really, really wish I could go back to those days, I miss them so, Great Memories.
@bondmood4 жыл бұрын
michael chavez What scares me is: 20 years from now will we/people be saying that about THESE times now? Flash ahead to 2040..."wow, I really miss the good old days of 2020". Okay, I'm just a glass-half-empty person I guess. I totally agree with your comment. :)
@puppylovera4 жыл бұрын
I wish I was during them
@CriscosCountrylife4 жыл бұрын
👍💯
@motropolit4 жыл бұрын
Yep I was there living every bit of it .. the 80s were the best time .. you could to literally what ever you wanted great musicians.. fantastic ladies.. 😍 .. work was easy .. the party’s where full of fun .. nothing was rally complicated
@MrBiglog664 жыл бұрын
Couldn't have said it better myself. THOSE were the best of times 1976-1986
@craigdeandean4036 Жыл бұрын
I surely wish they would get back together for just one show they have never been the same without Dennis!
@skooby_doobie_doonkann33344 жыл бұрын
Good lord, he's got such an awesome vibrato. This is great stuff. Styx is a great band and there's a reason they've stood the test of time
@StonesAndSand4 жыл бұрын
No tats, no piercings, no weird hair or crazy-assed stage antics. Just pure talent, plain and simple. Yes, I was there and I breathed it, lived it loved every minute of it. I wish this summer wind could bring paradise.
@philliplandry4139 Жыл бұрын
That's what love about Styx. They were just a band to perform the way it is and they still impress the audience.
@greenAbbot Жыл бұрын
Laughing at you saying “no weird hair” after watching that video.
@luciadelia2105 Жыл бұрын
@@greenAbbot No background singers either. They’re excellent 3-part harmonizing leaves no need. 💕 P.S. I saw their Grand Illusion 1978 tour concert in NY and their 1981 Paradise tour concert in NY. I am 2 years younger than Dennis and I still have a crush on him! And I still love the Styx of years ago before Tommy quit the band.
@Duke_of_Prunes Жыл бұрын
@@greenAbbot😂 exact reaction on the hair -- he has the same hair as the lead singer from Greta Van Fleet 😂
@melodinaljumamil6639 Жыл бұрын
@@luciadelia2105😅
@evangelineallon8981 Жыл бұрын
Yes, absolutely 70' n 80's songs are more beautiful 😃💕
@MarksArk22 ай бұрын
Agreed. I was in the Navy from 1975 to 1983 and experienced a lot of different music.😊
@dayinthelife21365 жыл бұрын
The vibrato is theatrical, sublime, perfect!
@sarchisi Жыл бұрын
What a great vocalist and songwriter. His vocal vibrato is very smooth and natural.
@garysneed1243 ай бұрын
Leslie here..10/14/24..still rocking out with Styx and I’m never gonna stop. Rock the hell on y’all.🎶🤘🏼🎸🔥✌🏼💋
@RondaPrice-ym4bx4 ай бұрын
Such great memories in the early 80s. Everything was better
@drewrosecrans97283 ай бұрын
1981 im 14 years old and they really were the best of times 💯 1981!!!
@RonGehret-ex8pv3 ай бұрын
@@drewrosecrans9728 me same age then 14 years old
@alonzodavila62332 ай бұрын
I was 15 in 81 and this GEM has been a favorite of mine ever since. 👍 criminally underrated song.
@ebonpaladinАй бұрын
I was 8, but I recall being happy despite family turmoil (divorce) - life seemed to have so much promise back then.
@JeffreyWalker-fs8no20 күн бұрын
13 here. Wow wasn't it awesome? Game rooms, cruising, awesome bands.
@2869may8 күн бұрын
I was 12 and went to my first concert Paradise Theater with my parents... (they were cool)
@scott2737 Жыл бұрын
Gold by Styx
@danielperry38075 жыл бұрын
This is Australia 2019, i am 56 years of age and i remember when one of my first girlfriends and were together this song was playing and it was a very exciting time in our lives, because it was of our first love, and the music was fantastic and this was the music that made our love even more comportment in these days.I still listen to music of this era, and it does not really matter from which country you are from this song is very important to you youth and be proud of it.
@photoshoott2022 Жыл бұрын
I have to admit, it was, the Pieces of Eight, my first concert in US. My first concert in my life and my first group that I ever saw live, in concert. What a show it was. Everything smelled like cannabis, we were young and full of life and had so much fun at the concert. No, I didn't try anything that night, but enjoyed the show, the lights and the music. What an incredible time it was, the 80s, the music and the crowd, all having fun and enjoying music together for the first time and yes, I bought my first Rock tshirt. What an amazing experience and memories.
@chillimocha3 жыл бұрын
I’ll never get sick of listening to this song. Styx would have to be one of the most under rated groups.
@Sr.DeathKnight3 жыл бұрын
True, and this song is maybe Styx's most underrated one.
@williamkimmerly40122 жыл бұрын
Without a doubt you are correct
@MNTayler2 жыл бұрын
they are no t underrated in my world!
@WILDMunchkin4 жыл бұрын
Wow, I never knew the opening 0:35 Was actually wih you tonight, with you tonight. I just thought it was keyboards. Thank you for posting and sharing!
@Guldhammer_DK2 жыл бұрын
This is absolutely phenomenal music and lyrics and vocals - a fantastic band with an important message!
@jimc58472 жыл бұрын
Best of times, the 80's were. Thanks for bringing it back.
@TW-SB6 ай бұрын
I started listing to Styx when I was in the USMC back in the summer of 2002. I am still listening 22 years later.
@miggrodriguez99964 жыл бұрын
This was STYX at it's best of times. At the apex of their collaborations, the best line-up of musicians that sang to me on my younger years (I'll be 60 in three months), Dennis DeYoung, Tommy Shaw, the Panozzo brothers John and Chuck and James Young. This song brings some of the best memories I've ever had.The best of music to soothe the anguish and pains of the worst of times we're living today. God bless us all!
@renee74822 жыл бұрын
No words..they are such a classic 🥰
@styx98472 жыл бұрын
Hello 👋 Renee How're you doing. Thanks for this comment, I'm nothing without fans like you who appreciate my musical craftiness It's nice meeting you here.
@TunaLounge Жыл бұрын
My father always said Styx was the best rock-n-roll band Love You Dad !! Gone but not from my heart
@bobbytaylor27342 жыл бұрын
Damn… back when music had meaning. Talent like no other time in history! 2:36
@davidgrosky95694 ай бұрын
Has there ever been a better voice than Dennis? Incredible
@maryannlayones1166Ай бұрын
They are one of my fav.band and one of my most fav.song what a beautiful lyrics it touch my heart
@astoriaqueens63723 жыл бұрын
I just discovered this song 2 days ago and I can’t stop listening to it. I must have played 50 times already and it’s still crack to my ears
@LauRa-re9un2 жыл бұрын
Happened to me in the 80´s, so I understand you!
@julieandjomar7272 жыл бұрын
Please watch this band cover with my very own husband on vocals
@saurus38482 жыл бұрын
The more things change, the more they stay the same. Still just as relevant as when it first came out, sadly.
@apfelprincess452 жыл бұрын
Oh! We're so lucky to have had it in the 80s, happy to share it with you now tho!
@aladdinsane78822 жыл бұрын
@@apfelprincess45 Greatest Decade Ever.
@kristenstudebaker8143 жыл бұрын
So relevant for today, loved them back in the day. As a new Catholic convert, this takes on a whole new meaning for me personally. Look to eternity, look for that love of Christ for eternity. Nothing better!
@davidtaylor67802 жыл бұрын
Hi Kristen,hope you’re okay ?
@joeblack5701Ай бұрын
Just saw them last night, great show!
@dougtroklus85524 жыл бұрын
This is the Theme song for 2020 for me personally.. incredible song!
@dougtroklus85524 жыл бұрын
Gunsandrosalina Padtwo Listen to the song, it’s about making the Best out of the Worst of times. And keep your politics away from me
@mortimerbrewster36714 жыл бұрын
I had watched a mini-series for A Tale of Two Cities and read the book just before or after hearing this song for the first time and I always associated it with the French Revolution and thought of that show, which sucked because I love the song but couldn't stop myself from associating it with decapitations (It was the Best of Times; it was the worst of times). Almost 40 years later I have something more current to associate it with -- and not as bloody.
@titus95824 жыл бұрын
@Gunsandrosalina Padtwo I bet you are a delight to know.
@joshfreeman84264 жыл бұрын
Gunsandrosalina Padtwo 40 degrees in mid April, “cLImaTe ChAngE”
@MelodyChase4 жыл бұрын
Such a timeless song! Very unsettling how predictive it is, but an overall BEAUTIFUL message. This whole lockdown thing will either bring our spirits down, or help us become stronger than ever. If you care to watch, I made a video about that... and a group of (sticks) make a fun appearance. 😄 Peace, everybody!!✌💓 kzbin.info/www/bejne/oXLGl4yKq7unsNE
@jimg.7085 жыл бұрын
RIP John Panozzo - remembered, never forgotten. Styx for Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame 2020 class...
@amyroiko80836 ай бұрын
Those were the best times of our lives. We just didn't know it back then. Love the 80s❤
@lucybedrijo59422 жыл бұрын
Styx is my favorite band of all times!!!!
@megga599 ай бұрын
Our senior song for high school graduation 1981.
@margaretcastellano31676 ай бұрын
Ours for 1984❤
@GR8SCOT225 ай бұрын
I think every class of 81 shared the song.
@OUFISHERKING12 күн бұрын
Class of 81 here. Seen them at The Myriad in OKC when this album came out. Great show great year to be a senior... The Myriad is being torn down right now.
@waterskiing45118 күн бұрын
One of the best voices ever, Styx was so fortunate to have him. This band so extremely talented, where they could do so much as a small group.
@vzndave2 жыл бұрын
Still gives me chills. Love this song.
@Uservb8mhj Жыл бұрын
Me too
@WarlandoOrlando Жыл бұрын
and me!@@Uservb8mhj
@clewismessina6630 Жыл бұрын
Man, this song never gets old. It just keeps on rocking and kicking tail. Styx rock!
@jihadal-sana1270 Жыл бұрын
The beauty and strength of his voice is everything
@Indy4526 жыл бұрын
Its his voice...so clear. Amazing actually.
@CDV995 ай бұрын
What a hauntingly amazing voice. Dennis was the goat.
@ErnestoJrReyes-nl7le Жыл бұрын
My highschool days memories ❤🎉 1:54 The Best!!...
@joanajavier4124Ай бұрын
One of my favorite song
@andrewegan94035 жыл бұрын
I am 13 and I love these songs my dad always played them for me and I am so grateful because this and many other songs will forever be in my memory because they got me through everything literally. I wish I was alive to witness all these songs when to band was young I went to a concert and it was great but my dad said it was always better when they were younger
@victoriawinhumphries71615 жыл бұрын
Andrew Egan I’m also 13 and my dad always played these songs I prefer these songs over todays garbage
@andrewegan94035 жыл бұрын
True
@AdvBrewery5 жыл бұрын
Cool stuff. Best music
@andrewegan94035 жыл бұрын
baretta369 wow
@XffTheGrid4115 жыл бұрын
You have a wonderful dad for sharing this type of music with you.
@hewantsmore9 күн бұрын
I'm a 80s baby it's something about this that makes me want to play it in 1.5 x it's just something about that BPM
@HiroForever5 жыл бұрын
I LOVE EVERY THING ABOUT THIS. From the pianists flamboyant hand gestures, to the leads green jumpsuit and the incredible harmony
@cathyhardy6563 Жыл бұрын
I grew up listening to Styx and loved Dennis DeYoung's and Tommy Shaw's vocals, as well as JY's. The whole group had such harmony. I didn't forget the Panozzo Brothers!
@davidsoncl111 ай бұрын
I was lucky to attend this concert, it was a play as much as concert. They are very talented. Great memories and album!
@clovisdovallebandeira2 жыл бұрын
ONE OF THE BEST SONGS FROM STYX.
@spiritgover42236 ай бұрын
Masterpiece. Thanks Dennis!
@jm_collection56432 жыл бұрын
Literally, this is the best of times
@mariosirius4 жыл бұрын
Covid Song... 39 years later Dennis DeYoung was one of the biggest musical genius of the XX Century along with Lennon, Lynne, Dylan and few more... I REALLY wish the summer winds will bring back paradise to our lives, these are the worst of times, a "no-life" condition ps I Love Styx