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Check out The Doobie Brothers (Long Train Running, Black Water, Listen to the Music), America(Horse With No Name, Ventura Highway, Sister Golden Hair, You Can Do Magic) Steve Miller Band (Fly Like an Eagle, Swingtown, Take the Money and Run, Rock'n Me) Rush (Tim Sawyer, Spirit of Radio). I know you will like them.
I dont mean to be off topic but does anyone know a way to log back into an Instagram account..? I somehow forgot my account password. I would love any assistance you can offer me!
@Andre Salvatore Thanks so much for your reply. I found the site thru google and I'm trying it out atm. Takes quite some time so I will get back to you later with my results.
Do you understand now how lucky we were to live in the 70s and to hear all these musical jewels on the radio every day. We only have to say names like Led zep, Boston, Genesis, Styx, Supertramp, Kansas, Pink Floyd and many more.
What I much liked in that era is that Kansas wrote great songs about legends, myths, philosophy, funny things, instead of the many boring songs about more mundane matters. I loved The Closet Chronicles, and Icarus (Borne on WIngs of Steel), and many others.
Seriously guys..seriously..you really need to WATCH the VIDEO..in the STUDIO of this performance..its CRAZY..(you've never seen so much hair)...the keyboard guy is INCREDIBLE !! Take it from a Canadian grgrandma(played in bands) so I know of what I speak !! You are great reactors !!!
I’m going to brag a bit. I actually got to meet (the lead guitar player and main song writer) for Kansas, Kerry Livgren. It was many years ago in the USA, in the state of Georgia. I spent a few days with him and even went to his house and studio. He is an amazing musician and an even more amazing human being. A kind an generous man. I cherish those memories. Thanks for including some Kansas songs in your reactions. Great job Dudes👍🇨🇦
I, too, had a chance to spend some time with Kerry, however it was only for an hour and a half for lunch in Topeka where he lives. Nonetheless, it was one of the highlights of my life as I found him to be a true gentleman and a very warm, caring and genuine person. He was an open book and said I could ask him anything and even though this was about six years ago, I still smile when I think about that time.
@@brberealdad5977 hey BR, enjoyed seeing your comment. I had heard years ago, that he had moved back to Kansas. We lost touch over the years, but hoping he is still well. I heard a rumour that there might be some health issues, but really don’t know for sure??? Of course we are all getting along in years, so health issues are par for the course. I think we agree.......what a fine gentleman he is and of course, what an amazing musician.
@@MrPolleyr He had a stroke several years ago and was able to recover from it for the most part. He told me he could still play with a flatpick, but his fingerstyle playing was never the same and could only get through a few bars of Dust in the Wind, ironically enough.
@@brberealdad5977 ...Sorry to hear that, but unfortunately as we get older stuff happens. When I knew him he lived in Georgia, about 60 miles from Atlanta. He had a beautiful ranch and had a herd of black cattle grazing in the fields. He and his wife took us out to dinner one night at this old plantation, turned private restaurant....and we sat on the terrace sipping drinks and trading old band stories. It was funny because the stories were basically the same, his were just on a much bigger scale than mine.
@@MrPolleyr unfortunately I didn’t have time to hear many of those stories, but I’m sure it was a memorable time in your life. When I had lunch with him you couldn’t see anything that would indicate he’d had a stroke. He said he can play most of the songs which required a flatpick, it was just the fingerstyle he had trouble with. I’ve played guitar for 45 years and now at the age of 69 I can confirm that the older I get I don’t have the dexterity I once did in my fingers. But, I can play Dust in the Wind fairly well and I have a lot of fun doing that.
Steve Walsh has some of the most intense vocals in rock, and some of the notes he hits sound so good. Steve Walsh is the lead vocalist for both this song and Dust in the Wind, believe it or not. 10/12/22
Steve Walsh was the lead vocalist on virtually all of Kansas' songs, including Dust In The Wind and Carry On My Wayward Son. He also played keyboards. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steve_Walsh_(musician)
Being from Kansas I stand by these talented individuals. They use to play in Manhattan in early 70's., a bit of a college town. Think this is when my brother decided to play keyboard. ✌🎶🎤🎸🎹🥁🎻🤘
Steve Walsh was the lead vocalist on both songs you ask about Dust in the Wind and Carry On Wayward Son. He was the voice of Kansas. Robbie Steinhart, violinist, a great voice in his own right provided the killer contrasting harmonies for Kansas most of the time. He also sang lead on a lot of songs like Cheyenne anthem on Leftoverture or Sparks of the Tempest from the next studio release 1978's Point of Know Return where Dust in the Wind resides. Keep diving into Kansas. This is the first time I have watched your reaction and it was great. I subscribed and rang the bell!!
@@chrismorgan283 It did become the theme song. A theme song is a song played the most throughout a series. Usually played during the beginning of each episode, but SPN did it's own thing where they put the song at the beginning of the last episode of each season (not the first episode). This song is the song that fans end up associating with the show. It's the #1 song that everyone thinks about or remembers from the show. Any _true_ fan will tell you this song is definitely the theme song. Granted, it's the "unofficial" theme song, but it's also the *only* theme song. The last episode essentially confirmed it being the theme as well.
@@laurawatters914 Same! I was 4 when the show came out. I don't remember of I watched it that early or I watched it when they did re-runs of the first season, but I do know it's definitely part of my childhood.
Don’t have to imagine. Did it. My best memory is being out in the middle of “know” where at a high school kegger pumping the tap and this song blaring out of huge speakers above staring into a starry Montana night.
It was the best time to be a teenager. Music was LIFE! Ya hung out with the kids who had the best album collection. I am so sorry you lost out on the best music era ever.
Actually, I was 21 when Boston and Kansas were releasing their first albums. Unfortunately, after my divorce these albums were stolen from me. Thank you for reviewing both of these groups
I remember watching Kansas live in Seattle in 1976. The violin player Robby Steinhardt was so incredible at the end of the show I just sat there in a state of shock I forgot how to stand up
Kansas recorded some of the best Music of the 70 and 80s. Just a classic band and song! Kansas will never get old to me. Styx is another band from that era that were just amazing!
great reaction.. Kansas is my favorite band. the dominant vocal in this song and dust in the wind are both steve walsh.. Which is the guy playing the keyboard🎹 The other voice you're hearing as the secondary is Robbie Steinhart... the violin player🎻 Their voices blend so perfectly it's almost hard to To separate them.. If you check out the song cheyenne anthem.. Or miracles out of nowhere.. And many others.. They alternate the lead role and harmonize on the choruses🎶🎙🎙🎶🤗 And they are an incredible live band... I've seen them many times.. front row twice👍🎸🥁
One of the most technically proficient bands at ever instrument from that era, or any other for that matter, that anyone could've ever hoped to see live, and their vocals and harmonies were always just completely off the hook. Live and in the studio. It didn't come easy for these guys in the music business. They actually had to work their asses off to get to the top, but once they clicked with fans and live audiences they exploded BIG TIME!! Kansas was such a phenomenally talented band it's almost illegal how good they were!
Kansas is such a unique entity. They have 2 singers, 2 guitar players, 2 keyboard players and a Violin. Leftoverture and Point of Know Return are both perfect records, every single song is worth hearing.
Kansas is my favorite band and the only group to successfully blend classical music with top notch rock. They are some of the finest musicians on the planet. Unbelievable talent.
Perfect song for the different transitions. If you enjoy Kansas, check out Styx, another American rock band. Some of their songs are similar in style. Come Sail Away, Renegade, Grand Illusion are great examples. Word of warning, they did quite a few ballads, but the ones I named are more along the rock side. The 1970’s and 80’s had a hell of a lot of great music and I’m glad your discovering it.
I highly recommend checking out South Park's Eric Cartman singing "Come Sail Away"... It features Issaac Hayes as Chef and it's actually pretty awesome.
Ottawa James, I like your idea. But I think that they should react to the Styx version first, so that they could be more familiar with the song. The Bros are from Europe, so I’m not sure if the type of comedy South Park is would be up their alley. That would be like asking them to react to the Simpson’s or Family Guy without seeing an episode.
Kansas was a very popular and well loved band in it's time. It's timeless and classic, so it will always be around for new generations to discover. Listen to The Wall
The 70s was an era of musical explosion the world has ever witnessed. Legions of bands were formed, genres were created, and originality was a mainstay. Sadly that era has passed. If you'd like to see a great live version from that era, check out Johnny Winter, Edgar Winter - Tobacco Road (Live). I promise your mind will be blown. The link to it is right here: ua-cam.com/video/af0rV6dli_o/v-deo.html
True, early 70s was an explosion of innovation and experimentation. You have to recognize the unique opportunity though, since this was the first time pop music could let go of the social restrictions and just go for it. They paved the way for rock music, but they had the luxury of a blank slate. Later bands are often compared to or accused of plagiarism because of that. Still, the progrock scene is very much alive today as it was in the 70s. The 80s were very meager progrock wise, but the 90s picked up with Dream Theater and Porcupine tree and since the 2000s it is booming again. Check out Haken, Sylvan, Mostly Autumn, Kaprekar´s Constant, Lifesigns to name a few.
@@praapje The early music of the '60s and '70s were accused of plagiarism as well. They were inspired by early blues black artists such as Blind Willie, Muddy Waters, the list goes on. Led Zeppelin was sued over it. I wouldn't say it was a blank slate, but I know what you're saying. It was an epic time and I'm so glad it was a part of my life. What a gift!
@@tammieparrishmiller3669 In essence every ´new´ genre is based on older ones. Practically every genre has some debt to age old folk songs and traditional music through the ages. Blues came out of the slave folk songs, country borrowed from that as did the blues. Rock n Roll derived from the blues and this in turn inspired rock and progrock. Maybe the sole answer to the creativity in the late 60s and early 70s is simply LSD.
"Oh Mama I'm in fear for my life from the long arm of the law.".... "Renegade" by Styx is the best transition from" Carry On Wayward Son" and an absolute banger!
This beast of a song came out my freshman year of college - late 1975. I’ve loved Kansas ever since. Dust in the Wind was just one of many softer songs they did - they were great at those, too! All the World, Nobody’s Home are examples. They are a true American prog rock band, blending blues with orchestral arrangements. For a shot of their blues roots, try 2 Cents Worth from the Masque album. For their audio story of the creation of the country, and how they feel it’s been abused, try ‘Song for America’.
I have always loved this song going all the way back back to high school and then for it to become the unofficial theme song for supernatural well I died and gone to heaven.
Yes Excellent! Kansas was so far ahead of their time and mind blowing when they showed up in 1974, to me they still are timeless in 2021. This song was from their 4th album Leftoverture released in 1976. You'd like the album before this one titled Masque (1975). The song "Icarus Wings of Steele was incredible to me, it stood out. Totally different but It impressed me similarly to Carry On My Wayward son. The lead singer Steve Walsh is the same guy who sang Dust in the wind. The violin player Robby Steinhart also sings some lead and harmony but with a deeper voice. Kansas stands alone. Every new band has to pay their dues and open up for bigger bands on tour, when Kansas first came out, they got a reputation with other bands. Most established bands didn't want them to open up for them because Kansas really stole the show right away. If you haven't heard of the band Foreigner you would also like them. Not comparing them to Kansas but Great vocals and good songs. I love your honest reactions to great music. Much love and Peace to you both.
If you guys haven't reacted yet to Don't Fear the Reaper by Blue Oyster Cult, you've been missing out on a really great song. I promise, you'll love it.
Guys you want your mind blown? I promise. Jeff Healy. “ as the years go passing by”. Live in Stuttgart Germany. He was a good friend of SRV. Keep in mind he is also, blind. I promise you will be amazed. Another guitarist that will shock you.
They needed one more song for this album and Kerry Livgren went to his room and wrote this song and brought it to the band in the morning...They were blown away !
Seriously underrated band.....awash with talent. The writer Kerry Livgren....genius, Steve Walsh.....one of rocks great vocalists, Phil Ehart....seriously good drummer.....the whole band rocked. This is one of rocks great songs......and this band (with changed line up) are still touring! Legends!
You guys are great, I’ve said it before but you react in the way I feel !! That’s why I am hooked on your channel as you make me feel great, well done to you both 🥰 thank you
This song is as spectacular now as it was 43 years ago.Yes,it was released 43 years ago in 1978.I was 9 years old.This song,and many others kind of raised me,and made me who I am today.
To me, Kansas and Boston are the great examples of what I will describe as Heavy Rock, Yes, they both have beautiful voices but they bring the power rock.
This band is top five. For me top two. Unmatchable musicianship, songwriting and arrangements. Five world class musicians from a town of only 50,000 people, from the most unmusical environment possible!Think about that for a moment
glad to see you guys loving the Music of my youth. I was a teenager in the 70's great time to grow up .so many great bands for young people to appreciate.
I'm so fortunate that my youngest daughter (age late 30s .. Yikes!) loves all things 70s and I have a great time hearing HER reactions to my music! You guys are great!
After much thought and many reaction videos I can finally answer the question "how was there so much good music during this time and why is it so different today?" Answer-this is what you get when you give a kid an instrument as a gift instead of a cell phone. Love you guys.
@Bros I know you don’t know me OR haven’t seen me much. I don’t tend to leave a lot of comments-(just enjoy watching). But I grew up thru a lot of this music. I’ve seen some in concert. PLEASE, I’m trying to tell you it’s PAST- TIME you graduate to RUSH . (I don’t mean that Led Zep is elementary of COURSE!) But I mean from all the other stuff- as REALLY GOOD as some are. YOU NEED TO REACT TO RUSH. Just make sure you’re ready.😁 TONNNS OF SONGS- HARD TO CHOOSE WHERE TO START: 1. Limelight 2. Xanadu 3 Territories 4. Clockwork Angels 5. 2112 C’mon- DIVE IN! We here in the comment section would LOVE to send you big “CONGRATULATIONS” for taking this step.😘 ✌🏻❤️ Julie in Texas
@Zoey The Savannah RusH is composed of 3 compulsive perfectionist, and genuine good people that do not have any the ego trips that have lead to the demise of many successful bands. Truly GREAT musicians that are also truly great friends.... Resulting in some of the cleanest, tightest most amazing music ever made.
@Zoey The Savannah I was 8 in 77' but I saw the Exit Stage Left tour. Rush was my absolute favorite band for much of my life and still in the top 5. Kiss also joked about them staying in their rooms in the RusH doc, Beyond The Lighted Stage. if you haven't seen it, it's really good..!
This is an epic song. It's still practically unknown by the current generations. I just wish that artists like this were rediscovered and passed down like it's always been done in the past. Someone out there, please do it. It's worth it. Keep it going.
In the state of Maine which is where I was born and graduated high school they would give the senior class a chance to pick a song that best defined their 3 years of high school and the class of 1977 for Rumford Maine high school panthers was this particular song so it holds very dear place for me great reaction guys I love that you get it when your hearing the transitions and all the other instruments it's the same reaction that I would have had over 40 years ago lol So many great songs on those albums try Im only saying or the wall Or baby hold on great job guys love your show keep living in the music and spreading it to those that haven't been blessed yet God's favour enjoy.
HAHA omg it just dawned on me you guys dont know. when i read your description i thought you guys already knew this was used in the "supernatural" TV series. Just a funny coincidence i guess. great reaction video guys keep em coming. later.
Because I know every beat to every one of these songs (am 55) I love watching you guys hear it for the first time - I know what's coming and I know when your eyes will light up. It's so great to see you guys hearing this today!
Great reaction and hilarious you said Supernatural because it is the unofficial theme song for the TV Show Supernatural including having Kansas at Comic Con for the show panel. Kansas is another one of those amazing bands from the 70's that had their own sound, did their own thing. You didn't really hear it much in this song but they have a violin in most songs. Good luck diving into the rabbit hole that is Kansas. :) Chris
I enjoy you guys a lot.....I grew up on this and so much more....this was simply music to me... Lucky me, you guys would’ve loved growing up in my time....then again you’d be around 65 years old 🤣
One of the greatest songs and greatest bands. Seen them in concert a couple of times. Even my wife who never listened to music much was blown away. Thanks for sharing this wonderful 🎶. 😎
This was a great time to be into music and a teenager. You never knew when you were going to hear an epic new song for the first time. This song always reminds me of when I first heard the song 'Parallels' on the radio by the band Yes. You had to drop everything. You wanted to hear it again. You often wouldn't get any information as the DJ often would play many songs before coming on mike to tell you what the songs were. 'Like a Hurricane' by Neil Young was another Epic tune on the radio at the same time well worth hearing and sharing with the world.
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Check out The Doobie Brothers (Long Train Running, Black Water, Listen to the Music), America(Horse With No Name, Ventura Highway, Sister Golden Hair, You Can Do Magic) Steve Miller Band (Fly Like an Eagle, Swingtown, Take the Money and Run, Rock'n Me) Rush (Tim Sawyer, Spirit of Radio). I know you will like them.
I dont mean to be off topic but does anyone know a way to log back into an Instagram account..?
I somehow forgot my account password. I would love any assistance you can offer me!
@Cairo Gus Instablaster ;)
@Andre Salvatore Thanks so much for your reply. I found the site thru google and I'm trying it out atm.
Takes quite some time so I will get back to you later with my results.
@Andre Salvatore It did the trick and I actually got access to my account again. I am so happy!
Thanks so much you saved my account!
Do you understand now how lucky we were to live in the 70s and to hear all these musical jewels on the radio every day. We only have to say names like Led zep, Boston, Genesis, Styx, Supertramp, Kansas, Pink Floyd and many more.
TRUTH! :)
Like someone said before; Soooo often, 70s music IS indeed a very high bar!
What I much liked in that era is that Kansas wrote great songs about legends, myths, philosophy, funny things, instead of the many boring songs about more mundane matters. I loved The Closet Chronicles, and Icarus (Borne on WIngs of Steel), and many others.
Old school rock is the best, period!
Most Underrated vocalist!
This song is an absolute masterpiece!
Seriously guys..seriously..you really need to WATCH the VIDEO..in the STUDIO of this performance..its CRAZY..(you've never seen so much hair)...the keyboard guy is INCREDIBLE !!
Take it from a Canadian grgrandma(played in bands) so I know of what I speak !!
You are great reactors !!!
I’m going to brag a bit. I actually got to meet (the lead guitar player and main song writer) for Kansas, Kerry Livgren. It was many years ago in the USA, in the state of Georgia. I spent a few days with him and even went to his house and studio. He is an amazing musician and an even more amazing human being. A kind an generous man. I cherish those memories. Thanks for including some Kansas songs in your reactions. Great job Dudes👍🇨🇦
I, too, had a chance to spend some time with Kerry, however it was only for an hour and a half for lunch in Topeka where he lives. Nonetheless, it was one of the highlights of my life as I found him to be a true gentleman and a very warm, caring and genuine person. He was an open book and said I could ask him anything and even though this was about six years ago, I still smile when I think about that time.
@@brberealdad5977 hey BR, enjoyed seeing your comment. I had heard years ago, that he had moved back to Kansas. We lost touch over the years, but hoping he is still well. I heard a rumour that there might be some health issues, but really don’t know for sure??? Of course we are all getting along in years, so health issues are par for the course. I think we agree.......what a fine gentleman he is and of course, what an amazing musician.
@@MrPolleyr He had a stroke several years ago and was able to recover from it for the most part. He told me he could still play with a flatpick, but his fingerstyle playing was never the same and could only get through a few bars of Dust in the Wind, ironically enough.
@@brberealdad5977 ...Sorry to hear that, but unfortunately as we get older stuff happens. When I knew him he lived in Georgia, about 60 miles from Atlanta. He had a beautiful ranch and had a herd of black cattle grazing in the fields. He and his wife took us out to dinner one night at this old plantation, turned private restaurant....and we sat on the terrace sipping drinks and trading old band stories. It was funny because the stories were basically the same, his were just on a much bigger scale than mine.
@@MrPolleyr unfortunately I didn’t have time to hear many of those stories, but I’m sure it was a memorable time in your life. When I had lunch with him you couldn’t see anything that would indicate he’d had a stroke. He said he can play most of the songs which required a flatpick, it was just the fingerstyle he had trouble with. I’ve played guitar for 45 years and now at the age of 69 I can confirm that the older I get I don’t have the dexterity I once did in my fingers. But, I can play Dust in the Wind fairly well and I have a lot of fun doing that.
Hung and partied with these guys in the late 60's. 👍✌️
Welcome to the sounds of my youth! I am so stoked that you appreciate these masterpieces!
Steve Walsh is Kansas lead singer and keyboard player. Yes, it's the same guy singing Wayward Son, and Dust in the Wind.
The kansas band is my favorite band they are thebest band. Of all time
Steve Walsh has some of the most intense vocals in rock, and some of the notes he hits sound so good.
Steve Walsh is the lead vocalist for both this song and Dust in the Wind, believe it or not.
10/12/22
RIP Robby Steinhardt from Kansas (violinist). July/2021.
Steve Walsh was the lead vocalist on virtually all of Kansas' songs, including Dust In The Wind and Carry On My Wayward Son. He also played keyboards. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steve_Walsh_(musician)
I love the way the guy on the right feels the music and has out of body experiences and I'm glad I grew up in the time when music was exellent!
Being from Kansas I stand by these talented individuals. They use to play in Manhattan in early 70's., a bit of a college town. Think this is when my brother decided to play keyboard. ✌🎶🎤🎸🎹🥁🎻🤘
Steve Walsh was the lead vocalist on both songs you ask about Dust in the Wind and Carry On Wayward Son. He was the voice of Kansas. Robbie Steinhart, violinist, a great voice in his own right provided the killer contrasting harmonies for Kansas most of the time. He also sang lead on a lot of songs like Cheyenne anthem on Leftoverture or Sparks of the Tempest from the next studio release 1978's Point of Know Return where Dust in the Wind resides. Keep diving into Kansas. This is the first time I have watched your reaction and it was great. I subscribed and rang the bell!!
Great song.. and the theme song to one of the best shows “supernatural”
Not the theme, but it became tradition to play during the intro of each new season...the road so far flashbacks.
@@chrismorgan283 It did become the theme song. A theme song is a song played the most throughout a series. Usually played during the beginning of each episode, but SPN did it's own thing where they put the song at the beginning of the last episode of each season (not the first episode). This song is the song that fans end up associating with the show. It's the #1 song that everyone thinks about or remembers from the show. Any _true_ fan will tell you this song is definitely the theme song. Granted, it's the "unofficial" theme song, but it's also the *only* theme song. The last episode essentially confirmed it being the theme as well.
Yes Supernatural one of my favorite show, everytime it would play I would tear up. I really miss the show I'm really a big fan!!
@@laurawatters914 Same! I was 4 when the show came out. I don't remember of I watched it that early or I watched it when they did re-runs of the first season, but I do know it's definitely part of my childhood.
This and Renegade
Imagine being in High School back then. You jump in the car and turn on the radio and be hit by all these different bands
It was great !
Don’t have to imagine. Did it. My best memory is being out in the middle of “know” where at a high school kegger pumping the tap and this song blaring out of huge speakers above staring into a starry Montana night.
It was the best time to be a teenager. Music was LIFE! Ya hung out with the kids who had the best album collection. I am so sorry you lost out on the best music era ever.
Actually, I was 21 when Boston and Kansas were releasing their first albums. Unfortunately, after my divorce these albums were stolen from me. Thank you for reviewing both of these groups
@@SusanFritz-v7iI’m sorry to hear that.
i was 16 years old when this came out and it brings tears to my eyes to see young men like you enjoying this band.....
I remember watching Kansas live in Seattle in 1976. The violin player Robby Steinhardt was so incredible at the end of the show I just sat there in a state of shock I forgot how to stand up
Touches deep into my soul as well.
I understand. Beautiful reaction guys! ❤
Great aren't they??? Just fantastic...glad you enjoyed..saw them twice in concert...Lucky me!👏👏👏👏🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶
I cant hear this song without remember Supernatural 🤩
Very good reaction guys. Seeing them Live was amazing. Please watch them perform Live.
Kansas recorded some of the best Music of the 70 and 80s. Just a classic band and song! Kansas will never get old to me. Styx is another band from that era that were just amazing!
Jethro Tull has a flute, Kansas has a violin....the 70’s.....great decade for music. Enjoy! 😎
great reaction.. Kansas is my favorite band. the dominant vocal in this song and dust in the wind are both steve walsh.. Which is the guy playing the keyboard🎹 The other voice you're hearing as the secondary is Robbie Steinhart... the violin player🎻 Their voices blend so perfectly it's almost hard to To separate them.. If you check out the song cheyenne anthem.. Or miracles out of nowhere.. And many others.. They alternate the lead role and harmonize on the choruses🎶🎙🎙🎶🤗 And they are an incredible live band... I've seen them many times.. front row twice👍🎸🥁
One of my favourite albums of all times.
One of the most technically proficient bands at ever instrument from that era, or any other for that matter, that anyone could've ever hoped to see live, and their vocals and harmonies were always just completely off the hook. Live and in the studio. It didn't come easy for these guys in the music business. They actually had to work their asses off to get to the top, but once they clicked with fans and live audiences they exploded BIG TIME!! Kansas was such a phenomenally talented band it's almost illegal how good they were!
I still cherish their live album, Two for the Show.
Kansas is such a unique entity. They have 2 singers, 2 guitar players, 2 keyboard players and a Violin. Leftoverture and Point of Know Return are both perfect records, every single song is worth hearing.
Kansas is my favorite band and the only group to successfully blend classical music with top notch rock. They are some of the finest musicians on the planet. Unbelievable talent.
Perfect song for the different transitions. If you enjoy Kansas, check out Styx, another American rock band. Some of their songs are similar in style. Come Sail Away, Renegade, Grand Illusion are great examples. Word of warning, they did quite a few ballads, but the ones I named are more along the rock side. The 1970’s and 80’s had a hell of a lot of great music and I’m glad your discovering it.
I highly recommend checking out South Park's Eric Cartman singing "Come Sail Away"... It features Issaac Hayes as Chef and it's actually pretty awesome.
Ottawa James, I like your idea. But I think that they should react to the Styx version first, so that they could be more familiar with the song. The Bros are from Europe, so I’m not sure if the type of comedy South Park is would be up their alley. That would be like asking them to react to the Simpson’s or Family Guy without seeing an episode.
Point of No Return. Another great one from Kansas
They were masters of progressive rock!
One of the best intros and outros in any song ever. Have always loved this song. Glad you guys enjoyed it.
I just have to say that the 70s was the golden age of music. The rock concerts were incredible.
Oh, so many awesome songs from Kansas .... Sparks of the Tempest ... Lightning's Hand ... so many more .... keep searching
Kansas was a very popular and well loved band in it's time. It's timeless and classic, so it will always be around for new generations to discover. Listen to The Wall
A rock symphony!! Loved this reaction!
The 70s was an era of musical explosion the world has ever witnessed. Legions of bands were formed, genres were created, and originality was a mainstay. Sadly that era has passed.
If you'd like to see a great live version from that era, check out Johnny Winter, Edgar Winter - Tobacco Road (Live). I promise your mind will be blown. The link to it is right here: ua-cam.com/video/af0rV6dli_o/v-deo.html
True, early 70s was an explosion of innovation and experimentation. You have to recognize the unique opportunity though, since this was the first time pop music could let go of the social restrictions and just go for it. They paved the way for rock music, but they had the luxury of a blank slate. Later bands are often compared to or accused of plagiarism because of that. Still, the progrock scene is very much alive today as it was in the 70s. The 80s were very meager progrock wise, but the 90s picked up with Dream Theater and Porcupine tree and since the 2000s it is booming again. Check out Haken, Sylvan, Mostly Autumn, Kaprekar´s Constant, Lifesigns to name a few.
@@praapje The early music of the '60s and '70s were accused of plagiarism as well. They were inspired by early blues black artists such as Blind Willie, Muddy Waters, the list goes on. Led Zeppelin was sued over it. I wouldn't say it was a blank slate, but I know what you're saying. It was an epic time and I'm so glad it was a part of my life. What a gift!
Oh man, the Winter bros. were the shit! Tobacco Road? Hell yes! How about Johnny Winter's Frankenstein? That would blow their minds as well!
@@tammieparrishmiller3669 In essence every ´new´ genre is based on older ones. Practically every genre has some debt to age old folk songs and traditional music through the ages. Blues came out of the slave folk songs, country borrowed from that as did the blues. Rock n Roll derived from the blues and this in turn inspired rock and progrock. Maybe the sole answer to the creativity in the late 60s and early 70s is simply LSD.
That first sentence kinda confused me.
You must see them LIVE. It's amazing.
my favorite rock song and band from my high school days...loved your reaction
Love you guys' reaction! I was 14 when this came out, and I still love it today! It will always be a classic.
Even more amazed if you watch them play the song live
All the many emotions as you travel through life
"Oh Mama I'm in fear for my life from the long arm of the law.".... "Renegade" by Styx is the best transition from" Carry On Wayward Son" and an absolute banger!
Right on
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This beast of a song came out my freshman year of college - late 1975. I’ve loved Kansas ever since.
Dust in the Wind was just one of many softer songs they did - they were great at those, too!
All the World, Nobody’s Home are examples.
They are a true American prog rock band, blending blues with orchestral arrangements.
For a shot of their blues roots, try 2 Cents Worth from the Masque album.
For their audio story of the creation of the country, and how they feel it’s been abused, try ‘Song for America’.
I have always loved this song going all the way back back to high school and then for it to become the unofficial theme song for supernatural well I died and gone to heaven.
Yes Excellent! Kansas was so far ahead of their time and mind blowing when they showed up in 1974, to me they still are timeless in 2021. This song was from their 4th album Leftoverture released in 1976. You'd like the album before this one titled Masque (1975). The song "Icarus Wings of Steele was incredible to me, it stood out. Totally different but It impressed me similarly to Carry On My Wayward son.
The lead singer Steve Walsh is the same guy who sang Dust in the wind. The violin player Robby Steinhart also sings some lead and harmony but with a deeper voice. Kansas stands alone. Every new band has to pay their dues and open up for bigger bands on tour, when Kansas first came out, they got a reputation with other bands. Most established bands didn't want them to open up for them because Kansas really stole the show right away.
If you haven't heard of the band Foreigner you would also like them. Not comparing them to Kansas but Great vocals and good songs. I love your honest reactions to great music. Much love and Peace to you both.
Kansas - Song For America. You'll love it.
I live next door to The Wayward Sons Motorcycle/ biker Clubhouse.
I hear this song alot.
I swear, I had this song with lots of bonfire-parties- and spliffed or not spliffed,even drunk -the people freaked out....
I could listen to this song 100 ×s a day and never get bored.
If you guys haven't reacted yet to Don't Fear the Reaper by Blue Oyster Cult, you've been missing out on a really great song. I promise, you'll love it.
Freaking my second favorite band ever! And Buck Dharma is the greatest most underrated guitarist in history!
Guys you want your mind blown? I promise. Jeff Healy. “ as the years go passing by”. Live in Stuttgart Germany. He was a good friend of SRV. Keep in mind he is also, blind. I promise you will be amazed. Another guitarist that will shock you.
Drummers dream song, so fun to play!!!
They needed one more song for this album and Kerry Livgren went to his room and wrote this song and brought it to the band in the morning...They were blown away !
Seriously underrated band.....awash with talent. The writer Kerry Livgren....genius, Steve Walsh.....one of rocks great vocalists, Phil Ehart....seriously good drummer.....the whole band rocked. This is one of rocks great songs......and this band (with changed line up) are still touring! Legends!
The voice, the lyrics, the music… such depth.
You guys are great, I’ve said it before but you react in the way I feel !! That’s why I am hooked on your channel as you make me feel great, well done to you both 🥰 thank you
This song is as spectacular now as it was 43 years ago.Yes,it was released 43 years ago in 1978.I was 9 years old.This song,and many others kind of raised me,and made me who I am today.
I appreciate your appreciation for how diverse this song is
To me, Kansas and Boston are the great examples of what I will describe as Heavy Rock, Yes, they both have beautiful voices but they bring the power rock.
Boston, Triumph and Rush are some bands you guys should check out if you havent already
I can't believe I all but forgot Triumph ! As soon as I read this I went and listened to some of their music. Thanks for reminding me. ❤✌
This band is top five. For me top two. Unmatchable musicianship, songwriting and arrangements. Five world class musicians from a town of only 50,000 people, from the most unmusical environment possible!Think about that for a moment
Kansas belongs to the Hall of Rock also .
I was a teenager in the early 70's. I can't begin to list all of the great bands we listened to! It was an amazing time to be young!
I've been listening to rock music for 40+ years, and I'm still discovering new artists. There is so much out there guys.
Kansas recorded some of the best Music of the 70 and 80s. Just a classic band and song! Kansas will never get old to me.
glad to see you guys loving the Music of my youth. I was a teenager in the 70's great time to grow up .so many great bands for young people to appreciate.
I KNEW this one would blow your minds!
I'm so fortunate that my youngest daughter (age late 30s .. Yikes!) loves all things 70s and I have a great time hearing HER reactions to my music! You guys are great!
Many people, consider it, to be the ULTIMATE classic rock song!😊
After much thought and many reaction videos I can finally answer the question "how was there so much good music during this time and why is it so different today?" Answer-this is what you get when you give a kid an instrument as a gift instead of a cell phone. Love you guys.
Saw them in concert in the 80’s🤟Great instrumentalists, performers, and harmonies. Literally out of this world🤟🤟🤟
Your right the song has everything! One of the greatest hard rock songs.
You can imagine how we felt hearing this for the first time in ‘76 - blown A-WAY! The ‘70s were really a magical time for musical creativity..
@Bros I know you don’t know me OR haven’t seen me much. I don’t tend to leave a lot of comments-(just enjoy watching). But I grew up thru a lot of this music. I’ve seen some in concert. PLEASE, I’m trying to tell you it’s PAST- TIME you graduate to RUSH . (I don’t mean that Led Zep is elementary of COURSE!) But I mean from all the other stuff- as REALLY GOOD as some are.
YOU NEED TO REACT TO RUSH.
Just make sure you’re ready.😁
TONNNS OF SONGS- HARD TO CHOOSE WHERE TO START:
1. Limelight
2. Xanadu
3 Territories
4. Clockwork Angels
5. 2112
C’mon- DIVE IN! We here in the comment section would LOVE to send you big “CONGRATULATIONS” for taking this step.😘
✌🏻❤️ Julie in Texas
I can hardly wait until you discover the band Rush. I highly recommend the song Xanadu from the "Exit Stage Left" concert. Yo will be blown away.
@Zoey The Savannah RusH is composed of 3 compulsive perfectionist, and genuine good people that do not have any the ego trips that have lead to the demise of many successful bands.
Truly GREAT musicians that are also truly great friends.... Resulting in some of the cleanest, tightest most amazing music ever made.
@Zoey The Savannah I was 8 in 77' but I saw the Exit Stage Left tour. Rush was my absolute favorite band for much of my life and still in the top 5.
Kiss also joked about them staying in their rooms in the RusH doc, Beyond The Lighted Stage. if you haven't seen it, it's really good..!
2112
After supernatural, i can't listen to this song without crying 😭😭😭😭😭😭
Beautiful reaction, boys! ❤️😍❤️😍
This is an epic song. It's still practically unknown by the current generations. I just wish that artists like this were rediscovered and passed down like it's always been done in the past. Someone out there, please do it. It's worth it. Keep it going.
In the state of Maine which is where I was born and graduated high school they would give the senior class a chance to pick a song that best defined their 3 years of high school and the class of 1977 for Rumford Maine high school panthers was this particular song so it holds very dear place for me great reaction guys I love that you get it when your hearing the transitions and all the other instruments it's the same reaction that I would have had over 40 years ago lol So many great songs on those albums try Im only saying or the wall Or baby hold on great job guys love your show keep living in the music and spreading it to those that haven't been blessed yet God's favour enjoy.
We were Panthers also in Mass. We picked Turn The Page 1983
I love how you guys break down the stanzas on this song. I grew up with Kansas and they are so underrated
HAHA omg it just dawned on me you guys dont know. when i read your description i thought you guys already knew this was used in the "supernatural" TV series. Just a funny coincidence i guess. great reaction video guys keep em coming. later.
Because I know every beat to every one of these songs (am 55) I love watching you guys hear it for the first time - I know what's coming and I know when your eyes will light up. It's so great to see you guys hearing this today!
Great reaction and hilarious you said Supernatural because it is the unofficial theme song for the TV Show Supernatural including having Kansas at Comic Con for the show panel. Kansas is another one of those amazing bands from the 70's that had their own sound, did their own thing. You didn't really hear it much in this song but they have a violin in most songs. Good luck diving into the rabbit hole that is Kansas. :) Chris
Steve Walsh sang both Dust in the Wind and Carry on My Wayward Son. Chris
Yes I saw the comment to react to “ Styx” Great band❣️
The deep thinkers, George and Patrick, my favorite reaction group
I enjoy you guys a lot.....I grew up on this and so much more....this was simply music to me...
Lucky me, you guys would’ve loved growing up in my time....then again you’d be around 65 years old 🤣
God bless the 70s.
Part of the soundtrack to my teenage years. Takes me back. ❤
So glad you enjoyed it.
I am so happy you are experiencing great music!!
One of the greatest songs and greatest bands. Seen them in concert a couple of times. Even my wife who never listened to music much was blown away. Thanks for sharing this wonderful 🎶. 😎
This was a great time to be into music and a teenager. You never knew when you were going to hear an epic new song for the first time. This song always reminds me of when I first heard the song 'Parallels' on the radio by the band Yes. You had to drop everything. You wanted to hear it again. You often wouldn't get any information as the DJ often would play many songs before coming on mike to tell you what the songs were. 'Like a Hurricane' by Neil Young was another Epic tune on the radio at the same time well worth hearing and sharing with the world.
Great song. Favorite when I was little.
I love the way you guys appreciate all the nuances. :)