WIFE REACTS TO Kansas - Point of Know Return | LEX'S FIRST LISTEN | COUPLE REACTION

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[@keithpasculli7465]

Great song; Steve Walsh’s voice was untouchable during this period; incredible range and power.

[@markgettemeyer1145]

The accuracy of this comment cannot be overstated.

[@XDarkSyntaXOriginal]

Steve Walsh is a nice guy. He lived at the end of my street for years. Throws one helluva Halloween bash every year. I first met him when they were writing Dust in the Wind.

[@katesjanice]

"They" weren't writing Dust in the Wind. Kerry Livgren was, just as he wrote most of the prog pieces that Kansas recorded. An amazing composer!

[@chrissilverhand1]

I don't think Dave Hope on bass gets nearly enough love, that sound ties everything together, great bass player.

[@LedBeatle-vz4ui]

Dave is awesome! I love his basslines on the "Song for America" album especially! "Lonely Street" is bad ass and the title track has some wicked ones too!

[@figgybass]

Love it. I first learned of Kansas by watching Don Kirschner's Rock Concert. Bought their 1st album and subsequent albums after that. Saw them live in 1978, Binghamton NY. Had a chance meeting with Robbie Steinhardt a few years later in Binghamton at a Holiday Inn. Just saw their 40th anniversary tour of this album a couple years ago in Wilkes-Barre Pa. Big fan. Thanks again guys. Check out Miracles out of Nowhere when you have time, another great Kansas tune.

[@progger53]

First time for me too.

[@schmiddyfi]

Hello folks. Oh my gosh, this album is prog perfection! You can literally pick any song and it will be awesome- you should consider a full album reaction. That said though, "Sparks Of The Tempest" is my recommendation. Be sure to think carefully about the lyrics as well as the music as Kansas songs usually have a deep meaning.

[@mvunit3]

1 of 3 FAVE tracks from this album, that was a premonition of things to come sadly :(. Kerry (he knew).

[@creatingyourlife899]

@@mvunit3 Mark Alexander here. Your generosity in giving them the entire Kansas collection is amazing. Cheers!

[@mvunit3]

@@creatingyourlife899 - well, somewhere down the road I'll have to get the 2 albums with John Elefante, the 2 with Steve Morse, and I also got them "Freaks of Nature", but need to purchase "Somewhere to Elsewhere" ;).

[@bmac1205]

I was hooked when their second album 'Song for America' came out.

[@stpnwlf9]

Became a Kansas fan when I first heard of them in 1974 before their first album was released. A friend in Topeka clued me in and I bought the debut the day it came out. The three records 'Song For America', 'Leftoverture, and 'Point of Know Return' are Kansas at their very peak. All three albums are incredibly good! If you want a song that isn't as well known but is amazingly high quality, I suggest 'Lamplight Symphony' from 'Song for America'.

[@rudolfbecker4313]

I'm always wondering, how people bought albums on the day they came out in early 70s. In my small town you went to the one and only record store and were glad, when they had new releases. That changed, when I discovered the first mail order record store in 1974 .... before I didn't know about release dates ..... maybe I've forgotten, that they were announced on my radio station ....

[@spikeysnack]

"Hopelessly Human" one of the best inspirational rock ballads of the era. "Closet Chronicles" is just deep.

[@mvunit3]

VERY much agreed :)

[@edalisauskas7313]

Closet Chronicles!!

[@DropAnchor1978]

One of the best songs by the band. Hopelessly Human is a masterpiece!

[@katesjanice]

There are much, much better prog songs on this album, particularly Hopelessly Human. Kerry Livgren is one of the world's greatest prog composers, orchestrators, lyricists, and multi-instrumentalists (lead guitar, piano, synth, mellotron, bells, etc. That is why he is known as "The Maestro." Dust in the Wind wasn't a joke. It started as a finger picking exercise that Kerry was playing in his music room. His wife Vicci kept walking by & telling him that he should make a song out of it, but he kept resisting because it didn't sound like Kansas. But ultimately, he created a song out of it & wrote lyrics. The next day he played it for the rest of the guys, and much to his surprise, they loved it. Thus was born Dust in the Wind. Kerry never took music lessons, and can't read or write music. He thought it up in his head then taught it to his bandmates. Kansas is by far and away my FAVORITE band! More please!

[@sergio_sosa]

Other songs from this same album that you can react to: Paradox, The Spider, Portrait, Closet Chronicles, Nobody's Home & Hopelessly Human...

[@BobSmith-mu5kg]

You've got to hear Portrait (He Knew). It has all the great Kansas elements in one song. Proggy, poppy, heavy guitar sections, fast and slow sections, happy and serious sections, interesting lyrically and the monster Steve Walsh's vocals. Count the modulations in one song, good grief it's great.

[@neptune9]

You MUST preface this with The Spider! Just sayin'.

[@georgewodicka4839]

It's an absolute masterpiece, Kansas at their apex.

[@LedBeatle-vz4ui]

@@neptune9, yeah it's weird hearing them separate.

[@MissAstorDancer]

The song title is actually "Point of Know Return".

[@Herman47]

That is, alas, true. But I could never figure out why.

[@jwine4145]

What a great full album reaction this would be for you two!!

[@falcongal63]

Yes it would!

[@rudolfbecker4313]

maybe they should let the subscribers vote ... there are several great Kansas albums

[@keefmack]

Every member of the classic line-up is outstanding. Steve Walsh should be mentioned anytime top vocalists of the era are mentioned. His impossible vocals at the end of their song The Pinnacle is special.

[@ramsin99]

All the World or The Pinnacle both from The Masque album.

[@obiwanbenobi4943]

Great song, great album, along with Leftoverture. :)

[@copernichrisrush5082]

Early Kansas but live from "Two for the Show" please listen to 'Journey from Mariabronn' off of that live album. Has to be the live version! It rocks.

[@mellotronin54]

I have been a Kansas fan for 40 years I have managed to see them twice. They rarely come here to the uk and have cancelled the last tours for 6 years we had to fly to the Netherlands to see them, Great great band one of my all time favourites they never forgot that the song is the main thing. You can put on an album and sing harmony vocals to them you would have to because Steve Walsh is one of the greatest rock singers ever.

[@bmac1205]

'Incomudro - Hymn to the Atman'. 'Lamplight Symphony', and 'Icarus Borne on Wings of Steel' #nicknlexrequest are short epics you might want to check out from their second and third albums. Their third album tends to be overlooked, but it is quite good.

[@LedBeatle-vz4ui]

Yes! Those are all incredible!

[@markscutti9682]

I love Masque, but the most overlooked is the first album.

[@LedBeatle-vz4ui]

Yeah, I got into their music right off the bat with that one. My favorite song from it is "Journey From Mariabronn." "Death of Mother Nature Suite" really surprised me because I had no idea Kansas ever got that heavy. Robby's vocals are so awesome and their first album made that clear to me! I already knew Steve could sing (not to say I didn't enjoy his voice even more after it) and that Kerry was amazing at guitar before listening to their albums, from hearing their hits on the radio. This album made me fall in love with their music on first listen. It didn't even take that many songs, literally the first three were enough. I had a feeling I'd like their music going into it, but I had no idea that I'd be more intrigued by it than that of almost any other band I've heard. I really just wanted to hear some rock with the violin in it, but I found way more than just that.

[@markscutti9682]

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[@dennisloveland498]

Kansas is one of those bands that I never listened to in my younger years, but in the last few months I've been familiarizing myself with their catalog. I have four suggestions: Belexes from the 1st album, Miracles Out of Nowhere, Portrait (He Knew), and People of the South Wind.

[@joelliebler5690]

Good choices!👍🏻✌🏻

[@theheepster]

Love it. Another great one from Kansas is "People of the Southwind".

[@brewswillis9783]

String-phonic prog rock? Have loved Kansas from the beginning, great reaction as usual guys.

[@michaelttwilliams4091]

Nice one! Steve Walsh guests on Steve Hackett (Genesis guitar) second solo album. But this song reminds me of "When the heart rules the mind" by GTR. GTR produced only one album but every track is gorgeous. As you might expect since the songwriters and guitarists are Steve Hackett and Steve Howe (Yes) together, combining their acoustic electric skills. Actually couplings are often lacking in inspiration and a bit disappointing as you will know. GTR is an exception. The blend of guitar styles works and the songs are top of the game. But I think "Toe the line" would be the track that really would set you both ablaze. ❤

[@MattKrogmeier]

I’ve still got that GTR album on vinyl!

[@mvunit3]

Hehe, yet another album (CD) I purchased for N&L (GTR). My go to track('s) are Hackett to Bits/Imagining.

[@mvunit3]

@@MattKrogmeier - Me too! and CD :D.

[@rudolfbecker4313]

@@mvunit3 I knew you would answer to this .... I remember the unboxing :-)

[@rudolfbecker4313]

@@mvunit3 me three :-) ..... old german joke about our chancelor, who didn't speak english .... want some more?

[@rubbersole79]

"Sparks of the Tempest" from this album, and "Miracles out of Nowhere" from Leftoverture are a must.

[@randypollock1412]

Another vote for Closet Chronicles next, the instrumental section is blazing, with lyrics depicting the life of a prominent businessman. Please do some more Jean Luc Ponty in the future; you might check out his Montreal concert from 1982 online, it is splendid.

[@bmac1205]

Also, Lex and you also just recently heard Steve Walsh recently as a featured vocalist on Steve Hackett's 'Narnia' from the 'Please Don't Touch' solo album that you reacted to not too long ago.

[@IllumeEltanin]

Yes, I agree. Dust In The Wind is overplayed and over reacted to. However, it truly is my favorite Kansas *video* to watch and listen to. We get both main vocalists and get to experience Robbie on violin in the video. I would suggest a video watch, if not a full on reaction.

[@alrivers2297]

Some other good ones of theirs are Cheyenne Anthem, Icarus-Borne On the Wings of Steel, The Wall, On the Other Side and Hold On

[@kevinbuchholz3496]

I am actually going to see Kansas in concert two weeks from tomorrow. They are going to do the whole Point Of No Return album.

[@bmac1205]

Robby Steinhardt (the violinist) starts singing with Steve on the second verse. See if you can distinguish his lower sounding voice

[@kevinvirnelson7868]

The whole album is worth a listen!!!

[@michaelyork4554]

I saw them on this tour, the T-Shirt I bought at the Concert is long gone, 😢 the artwork is very cool. "Miracles Out Of Nowhere" and "Magnum Opus" are two favorites.

[@scottstevens7639]

“Incommudro: Hymn to the Atman” from ‘Song for America’.

[@rudolfbecker4313]

I used to tease people with the intro making them think it's Genesis .... but the Genesis song, they thought they heard was later on Wind and wuthering :-)

[@jimwilcox2964]

Saw them when The Wall was out, Not Pink Floyds Wall, the one by Kansas

[@ottowedel711]

I also like a lot the live version from the famous "Two for the show" or something like that album...

[@johns.4331]

Nick got it. Guitar and Violin in Tune. KANSAS!!!

[@rcdolphin714]

Portrait (He Knew), that's all I'm saying.

[@gazza8127]

Hey guys, great to see you doing more Kansas. Although you've heard it Nick as it's on the best of, I'm sure Lex would love "The Wall" one of Kerry Livgren's compositional masterpieces. Also recommend "Icarus - Borne on wings of steel" . The great thing is they are still recording & touring. Although Phil Ehart & Rich Williams are the only original members left they are still sounding great with Ronnie Platt taking over from Steve Walsh on lead vocals & Tom Brislin who played with Yes on the Magnification symphonic tour of 2001 on keyboards. Check out "Rhythm of the spirit" from their 2016' release "The Prelude Implicit" , All the best

[@bobdelp2023]

AND OF COURSE R.I.PEACE :( TO ( ROBBY STEINHARDT ) THE VIOLINIST :) SO SAD :( HE WAS SO GOOD

[@MrPolleyr]

Had the privilege of meeting and spending some time with Kerry Livgren many years ago. An amazing musician, song writer and all round good human being. You mentioned Dust in the Wind……Kerry told me that the opening chords were just a finger exercise he was practicing at home and his wife said, “you should make a song out of that”……….the rest is history.

[@LS-wn5cd]

Lucky you. Maybe he should publish a few more of those exercises.

[@shyshift]

Paradox and The Spider/Potrait (He Knew) those 3 songs will blow you away.

[@GorgonTheHybrid]

Now you've gone and done it. You're reached the point of no return!

[@bmac1205]

Saw Kansas 3 times. First time at the Spectrum in Philadelphia in December 16, 1977 for the tour of this very album. I was 17 at the time, Saw them later in the 90's and the 00's. They were definitely at the top of their game when this album came out. The double live album 'Two for the Show' was recorded from the tour of this album.

[@martinkulkarni3569]

Kansas’ music should on school curriculum’s!

[@markscutti9682]

Speaking of the first album, would love to hear your reaction of Apercu\Death of Mother Nature Suite Love your work!

[@littlestevey4172]

Great song... One of my favourites.. That or Incomudro - Hymn to the Atman.

[@edalisauskas7313]

Other suggestions (some deep cuts) Lamplight Symphony The Wall Miracles Out of Nowhere No One Together So many

[@mvunit3]

No One Together, Kerry Livgren said that was the most complex piece he'd ever written.

[@mikescriber1777]

Being a huge fan of Kansas since the 80’s , it is so enjoyable to watch your reaction to such a magnificent song. I had never seen them until about 3 years ago. While they only had 3 original members still in the band, it was an amazing concert. Oh yes the concert was free and had about 16,000 fans enjoying a throwback to what music should be like.

[@tc5837]

Their transitions are insane!

[@timnorris6041]

Kansas is a great band and still an all time favorite. There have been many variations of Kansas over the years but in 2000, the original members got back together and produced Somewhere to Elsewhere. Some of their best stuff since Point of Know Return. Distant Vision is a great song (REQUEST)! 😉

[@mvunit3]

My fave song on that album as well, and "Myriad" :).

[@michaelmalone3089]

🤣🤣🤣loved the introduction guys 🤣🤣🤣great suggestion Nick 👍 your passion for kansas coming through beautifully ! I'm enjoying your suggestions for each other....really good 👍 thanks as always, much appreciated 😊

[@ccowboysfan08]

Nice song but if you're gonna do Kansas you have to do Styx I recommend Suite Madame Blue or the prog sounding Castle Walls

[@mvunit3]

AGREED! Got them those 2 Styx albums as well!

[@martinkulkarni3569]

Carry On and Dust are merely drops in the ocean of one if the greatest catalogues in rock history!

[@m.gideonhoyle409]

If you want epic, I recommend Mysteries and Mayhem/The Pinnacle, the back-to-back tracks that end the album Masque. They were originally intended to be a single song, but Kansas' record company made them split the track into two parts. One feeds seamlessly into the other, and IMO they're a true highlight of the band's unique approach to prog.

[@katesjanice]

Agreed wholeheartedly! Especially "The Pinnacle."

[@doncarlton4858]

My first rock concert with a big name band was the Kansas Point of Know Return in '77. "Hopelessly Human" is a good song to review.

[@joelliebler5690]

Great tune. I bought the record when it came out. Many good tunes on the album.

[@fenderchamp8241]

It's amazing that some people have never heard of the songs we have been listening to for 45-50 years.

[@mvunit3]

Thats why many of us say that its like WE are transported back in time to re-live OUR 1st time putting the album on our turntable. Its a great (re)experience.

[@DirkEkey]

I've always felt that Kansas made music for musicians.

[@rudolfbecker4313]

just as Dream Theater did later on ... I remember my first DT concerts, when the 90% male crowd was only looking what the musicians played ...

[@erickvermeulen9734]

I remember when I bought this album late seventies, when vinyl records gave a chance to really appreciate cover art. I was so excited. Great album, start to finish and later their live album Two for the Show proved they were able to play the intricate songs very well live.

[@bmac1205]

Yippeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! YAYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY I noticed today 5/5/2022 that the subscriber counter went from 39.9K to 40K!!!!! Ehhhfffing Awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@LedBeatle-vz4ui]

I've been waiting for this! I saw them play this entire album live in December and it was breathtaking! It's one of my favorite ones by my absolute favorite prog band. This song will always be one of my top ones by them and in general. I love Steve Walsh and Robby Steinhardt's vocals, Steve and Kerry Livgren's piano/organ (not sure which one plays which because they're both very talented at keyboards), and especially Robby's violin! I love playing this song on piano, it's one of my favorite ones to practice! This was one of the three songs I knew before diving into their first album and being absolutely blown away by their talent. I'm not sure I would've made it through 2020 without their inspiring music. It was such a joy getting into an incredible group at a time when I was so hopeless, depressed, and bored. I definitely want you guys to hear my favorite Kansas song, "Icarus (Borne on Wings of Steel)." It's from my second favorite Kansas album, Masque. It's like twice as long as this and it has everything I love about the band. Steve's vocals and organ are definitely my favorite part about it. Robby's violin and vocals come close though. Also, I really dig that C-3PO shirt!

[@mvunit3]

Kerry was the Lyricist/Composer, Lead & Rhythm Guitarist as well, along with Rich Williams on Guitars.

[@LedBeatle-vz4ui]

@@mvunit3, yeah I love Kerry's lyrics and compositions! The band wouldn't have made it after Masque if he didn't write some incredible tunes for Leftoverture. I wasn't surprised that he wrote "Icarus" on Masque. His guitar solos are crazy and he's written some amazing riffs for a bunch of instruments. Rich is so underrated as a guitar player. I don't think he gets enough credit as he deserves. Seeing him play live was so cool!!

[@rudolfbecker4313]

Icarus is also in my Top10 of Kansas songs, the combination between music and story is epic ... so is Icarus II, what do you think ?

[@LedBeatle-vz4ui]

Yeah, I was pretty surprised and delighted when I found it.

[@robwhitmer5294]

Kerry Livgren wrote the lyrics and all instrument parts to all the songs on LEFTOVERTURE AND POINT OF KNOW RETURN.

[@keefmack]

Here is one that I am sure would tickle your ears. Try their song “Child of Innocence” from their album Masque. That entire album is fantastic.

[@Billinois78]

Metal band Anthrax released a 2-song ep titled Leftoverthrax. The cover art parodies the cover art from Leftoverture, incorporating Anthrax's occasional mascot, The Not Man. They covered "Carry On Wayward Son" from Kansas and "Black Math" from The White Stripes.

[@williammanns9927]

Robby Steinhardt RIP... fantastic violinist, vocalist... several multi instrumentalists in the band.

[@vincentgrogan7611]

Try THE WALL....off left overtures...great song.....oh and by the way LEX, you look beautiful as always😊

[@didiermerlateau5712]

Kansas... My best band !

[@MadrigalDream]

A Masterpiece - Listen to MONOLITH, it's an Unrecognized Gem ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ AWAY FROM YOU 😉👌

[@elliotsklar5419]

Do anything from the debut album

[@mvunit3]

"Journey from Mariabronn" :).

[@buddystewart2020]

You need to react to Happy The Man. I think they're the best prog band from the USA. Their first two albums are great. Some of their standout tracks for me are: Knee Bitten Nymphs in Limbo Stumpy Meets the Firecracker in Stentcil Forest There's plenty other great tracks from them though. Do yourself a favor and check them out.

[@bmac1205]

Absolutely second this!

[@buddystewart2020]

@@bmac1205 ... you're the only one that did, they'll never do it. I've never had one request done by any reactors I've recommended songs to in all the years I've followed and commented on. I would be shocked, socked if they did it. Hell, I was a patreon of theirs for a while and couldn't get a request played.

[@gregorykenfield3134]

How would you feel about doing something like "Play the Game Tonight" with the other singer? Thanks for the reaction. God bless!!

[@mvunit3]

John Elefante was a TOTALLY underrated and underappreciated vocalist. I like him MUCH better than Ronnie Platt, but Ronnie sounds a bit like him. When I 1st saw Kansas, it was for the "Vinyl Confessions" tour. He did a fantastic job with the older material.

[@rudolfbecker4313]

@@mvunit3 but it's not the "right" voice for Kansas .... there can only be one ... it might work for other bands, for me it doesn't work in Kansas

[@CFDFirepup]

Thanks for reacting to this. Kansas is my favorite band after YES. This is a is a bit more mainstream radio friendly than many of their more Proggy compositions. I was fortunate enough to be technical director and mix engineer on a Steve Walsh CD in 2000. It was a wonderful experience as Kansas and YES were on tour together that year and Steve’s parts were recorded while they were on the road. I'm grateful to see you two reacting to the music I grew up with and enjoy. Nick, it's easy to see your admiration is sincere and Lex your smile still lights up the room. It's nice to think that the music we've loved for so long brings that smile to you. Thanks again for reacting to this.

[@mvunit3]

Was that "Glossalalia"??? I LOVE that album, and also purchased it for N&L :).

[@robertjewell9727]

I've always found it interestingly enigmatic that it's not Point of No Return, but Point of KNOW Return. What do you think that signifies?

[@NicknLex]

Omg I had no idea 💡

[@rudolfbecker4313]

I've been waiting so many times for the Point of KNOW return during exams .... LOL

[@BeCoShooter]

My choice for a proggy Kansas track is "Magnum Opus", from Leftoverture. Eight minutes of greatness.

[@mvunit3]

They did a reaction to it, check it out :).

[@rudolfbecker4313]

you only have to type Nicknlex Magnum Opus :-) ENJOY

[@stevemurrell6167]

Check out Journey From Mariabronn, Closet Chronicles, Death Of Mother Nature Suite and Song For America.....and if your interested in later, more recent Kansas, check out The Voyage Of The Eight Eighteen (song length 8m 18s), Visibility Zero, Rhythm Of The Spirit, The Absence Of Presence, Throwing Mountains and Jets Overhead.

[@michaelbaucom4019]

Violin with keyboards enhancing, but many solo violin riffs. Live versions, the violin is more dominant. Steve Walsh, Phil Ehart, Robby Steinhardt wrote this one, not Kerry Livgren...but still very proggy. This was a top 40 hit back in the day. BTW, it is " Point Of KNOW Return"... RIP Robby Steinhardt 🎻

[@MonsterSound.Bradley]

#nicknlexrequest 1978 Gino Vannelli "Brother to Brother" - You will not be disappointed. Cheers 😊🍁

[@lalyblanco2362]

Que onda mundooo.muy buena musica.como siempre.amigos..🇦🇷🇦🇷

[@markhenrynoll5601]

Just missed seeing them last Saturday. Member has Covid. Rescheduled to September 13.

[@roccaclassico9028]

This song got a lot of radio play back in the day. Kansas has many great "deep tracks" waiting to be discovered, such as "Child of Innocence", "Icarus (Borne On Wings of Steel)", "Sparks of the Tempest", and "Crossfire".

[@rudolfbecker4313]

"New song - old game" - I write before reading what others wrote. Point of Know Return was the final breakthrough for Kansas in Germany, mainly because of Dust in the wind, from now on everybody knew them. Being a fan since Song for America, I had to criticize the sound of the LP, compared to Song for America and also Leftoverture the sound was kind of "thin". Nowadays being remastered, it sounds much better. But still Song ... and Leftoverture are my absolute favourite albums followed by Point .... and Masque. I've always loved Kansas' bombastic sound, the almost unique sound because of the violin, with Kerry Livgren playing keyboards and guitar they had a great variety. But over all for me trademark nr 1 is Steve Walsh's voice, it's one standing out of the mass of thousands of singers. And Lamplight Symphony will stay my alltime favourite song, if you love Kansas you must love this song. I've seen them live twice, the 1981 show with the original line up was fantastic. And to all, who love Dust in the wind, but are tired of the Kansas version, I recommend to check the wonderful version of Ukrainian duo Shershen/Zaritskaya, a beautiful song sung by a beautiful woman. don't miss it and comment, please :-) kzbin.info/www/bejne/qqCyf5mjh86WipI

[@greghonshell6808]

Try Todd Rundgren's Utopia- Utopia Theme! One of the best Prog- Rock songs ever recorded by far!!

[@AndrewJamesGordon]

Kansas is definitely underrated. If you're looking for another track to listen to by them, I suggest giving "Lightning's Hand" from the "Point of Know Return" album, same album this song is from.

[@gtrsean2429]

I first saw Kansas live in Dec. '80. 🤘I was 14. Been a big fan since '77. Same year the PONR album was released. I still have my ticket stub.

[@williamweiss6128]

Mysteries And Mayhem, Magnum Opus, Icarus, etc, etc.

[@mvunit3]

Hi everyone, "Tony" here, As a child, I was raised by all sorts of music, including the music of my parents who were from Central America, so it was everything from Latin music, and Rock and Pop of the 1960's and 70's. It was my Dad's love of the Beatles and Santana that started the 1st part of my musical journey. From the mid-70's onward, I was being pulled-in by Pop music on the AM dial, Disco was just starting, and I was being lured away from Rock. But for my birthday in 1977, I received the 1st albums of my own; ELO - Out of the Blue, Kiss - Alive II, Foreigner's debut album, and Kansas - Point of Know Return. I did what no kid I knew at that time was doing, okay . . . the radio played the title-track and Dust in the Wind. But when I DIVED into this precious album, while reading the lyrics, absorbing the art of the cover and the lyric sheet, I discovered the "Deeper Cuts". It was because of: Paradox The Spider/Portrait (He Knew) And especially . . . The Closet Chronicles Sparks of the Tempest The Lightnings Hand Hopelessly Human Nobody's Home . . . I was taken away some place I had never been before. I discovered a music that was beyond my comprehension as a 14 year old, but it painted "scenes" in my imagination. Just back from a terrible 7 years living in the South, and back home to California, and THIS album awakened my musical senses again, and would listen more intensely to music that was more than what the radio could interrupt with commercials and popularity, this was an "experience". My world changed, this album and the summer of "Star Wars" changed my life, the film had me going from drawing Hot Rods to Sci-Fi/Fantasy (and try to make a career out of it), and Kansas was my doorway to a slow journey through Progressive Rock (and into eventually; Metal, Classical, Jazz/Fusion and Soundtrack Scores). And, it made me read and challenge my intellect of lyrical content, which Kerry Livgren had me judge ALL lyrics to his standards, and he and Rich Williams as guitarists. It would be the next album that would become my fave, as it brought wonderful memories of that cold Christmas in West Covina Calif. and "Monolith" would play on the family turntable for the first time. But "Point of Know Return" will be the album and band that enlightened me, and realize what music could be. I hope after your Request sabbatical Nick and Lexi, that you try out those special songs that will yet again, surprise you what Kansas was really capable of, and they were FAR beyond hit singles. They were an interesting mix of Rock and Progressive Rock, "Symphonic" masterpieces :). The orchestra; Steve Walsh (vocals, keyboards, percussion), Kerry Livgren (guitars, keyboards), Dave Hope (bass), Phil Ehart (drums), Robby Steinhardt (vocals, violin). - Rest in Peace Robby Steinhardt, your vocals (with Steve Walsh) and your Violin brought a uniqueness to the Kansas sound. You are on your way to being "Wheatheads" N&L ;).

[@mvunit3]

Sorry for the typos again. Was VERY late at night.

[@mattrink2112]

Fantastic and underrated band. Shadow Gallery often comes to mind with them -- seems like they were pretty heavily influenced by Kansas. My favorite song by Kansas might be "The Wall" (not the Floyd song!). Even their big, overplayed hit "Carry On Wayward Son" just doesn't get old and is essentially a nearly perfect prog / arena / melodic hard rock piece.

[@richrazz2653]

Great job guys from Topeka ks.. again Kansas in concert always somewhere in the state this year!! You should catch a live performance!!

[@EccentricAuntWanda1]

Kind of a heavy album, but great. It makes you feel pensive for sure. This song always made me think of Prince Caspian by C. S. Lewis.

[@MrFrikkenfrakken]

Fun reaction! Please find a way to check out 'Closet Chronicles' you won't regret it.

[@fagingreen8002]

Can't use the word "perfect" (reserved for the One) but this album comes as close to that description musically as possible. I've listened to uncountable albums and this one is worth it's weight in gold to your ears. You must do yourselves a favor and take 45 min and enjoy this one all together. Not a bad , weak, out of place or less than the previous song offering from this truly magnificent album. PS-Kansas isn't even my favorite group, but if stuck on the island......this would be my one for sure.

[@saveronshadow]

Winchester's soundtrack for the new series for Supernatural.

[@jeffmcdonald5901]

I have always tended to compare Dust In the Wind to Beth by Kiss in that both were ballads which were completely out of the ordinary for their respective bands. In the case of DITW, it, along with Carry On Wayward Son seem to overshadow the rest of their careers to would-be Kansas fans discovering them through reaction channels. While both are fabulous songs in their own rite, neither is very indicative of what they were like in general. Both are relatively simplistic compared to the complex arrangements they were otherwise known for and people who only know them through reaction channels only hear those two because reactors rarely do anything else. That is just a travesty. I am so thankful for the truly rare reactors like you who aren't afraid to venture beyond the comfortable "Hits". This and Song For America were 2 wonderful forays for you to delve into. You seriously need to do more. Leftoverture(except for Carry On) and anything else they did before 1979 would be prime material to focus on in my opinion.

[@DavidTateVA]

Extreme kudos for the "Any major dude will tell you" T-Shirt. "What sets us apart from the animals is that _we_ can accessorize."

[@paulkirk9168]

Hi NicknLex, good to hear some more Kansas and that Lex enjoyed it so much! Lots of other great tracks to check out as others have mentioned. Just want to add on the subject of violins that early Jefferson Starship/ ELO & Curved Air had a violinist as well!

[@VIDSTORAGE]

Dust in The Wind Carry On the well knowns always great ,, You Got Me Goin ,that one is a mega rocker, and their albums tracks are great, they are not a boring lot of fill ins . .Kansas ,,you are right they cannot get the love like YES and LedZeppelin , Deep Purple , Genesis but they are just as good and creative ..Dixie Dregs is another 70s American Prog Band that was popular for an instrumental band ,they never hit mega fame but you can appreciate them ,,,also ,the founder Steve Morse pays lead guitar with Deep Purple and has for at least 20 plus years and was a brief member of Kansas as well ..

[@SMccrate01]

I see you guys have Jean Luc Ponty's Enigmatic Oceans on the shelf! Have you listened to it? I had that on cassette in my old car in college and listened to the heck out of it--along with Kansas, Santana, Caldera, lots of Zeppelin and The Doors.

[@gradypatterson1948]

More, perhaps, than any other Kansas albums, this and "Leftoverture" need to be listened to in full! Peak Prog!

[@johnnorman7180]

Kansas is the American Yes and Supertramp combo. Try more Styx also very much like them when you get away from the hits.

[@scottmacdonald1826]

It's been ages since I've heard this song. It still holds up. Some stuff can get cheesy over the years, but this still sounds great. Thanks!!!

[@luisguevara9382]

Hola bella , podemos cenar? Nada más interesante que un Argentino ♥️

[@eileendobbs8009]

Great song! P.S. I love Nick's Tshirt!