Jesus, Mary, and Joseph!! I was at this concert! My dad dropped off my friend and me at the entrance to the parking lot and picked us up afterwards. What an awesome night! Thanks for posting this great memory!
Even this murky video brings back such magical memories of seeing Styx live in 1981 in NY at age 17. I drove me and my girlfriend plus 2 friends in my rusty 73 white 4dr Chevy (burgundy interior!), singing to the 8 track all the way to the "Paradise Theater" show that night. They were brilliant! Their stage show, tight harmonies and musicianship is still unparalleled. This is the Styx I will always remember. To this day, I believe that this tour is still the best live show I've ever seen!
This is literally the best Dennis DeYoung solo EVER... I heard it in that Meatloaf movie Roadie and searched high and low for it... It's a shame it gets choppy right at his part... Damn VHS... 😒
...my heart is breakin, my bodies achin and I don't know where to go...THEY ROCK ! This is when they were all together. I saw them minus DDY a few years back and they were great tho. I love em all. I grew up hearing The Grand ILLusion due to my dad being a rocker. Those were the days.
Sound & video quality aside, this is the best version of Crystal Ball I've ever heard. Tommy Shaw's vocals are perfect- better than any album. I agree with the earlier post- Dennis's keyboard solo here is also exceptional. Thanks for posting.
@Fixxer315 That's exactly what I want, it doesn't have to be a permanent thing, just one reunion tour, and at one of the shows record it for DVD and CD, so those that have to miss it could still be a part of it. Lawrence shouldn't have to be kicked out just for a reunion tour, he has his own songs that he has written and covered in the band. Dennis could be on piano and Lawrence could be on his keyboards.
@Fuff63 81' ? → The Garden-- I was there.. Damn your old.. LOL.... seen 'em 23 times. Once 4 times in 5 days. 78- Atlantic City, Nass Coliseum, MSGarden, and the Hartford Conn. All in my 69 chevelle.!! and 2 buddies and a 'Babe' awesome memories...Heard the new STYX Remakes..? called 'Regeneration'.. they're on here..(very- different)..
And DDY will soon be following them touring fairs, cruises and biker rallies or opening for other acts. But, hey, that 100 years from now CD, that's great. I'm sure it will sell all of 20,000 copies here in the U.S. I have nothing against DDY and, really, wish the guys would patch things up and reunite once and for all, but, Styx's prime (and I love them) was 25-30 years ago.
@Styxchic1 Look, I love Dennis AND Tommy. I had the opportunity to meet Styx in 2004 and was priveledged to have a long conversation with Tommy who said that being in a band is business. It sucks, but that is the way it is. These guys have families to support and they are not millionaires as everyone seems to think. They went on the road without Dennis because the demand was there. And Styx have proven themselves without Dennis. Sorry, but I can't say the same for him.
Sterling's book contains voluminous, direct quotes. Virtually everyone interviewed had negative things to say about DDY (Bob Garcia, from A&M, who seems to like DDY being a lone exception and even his praise was faint). Your man Glen, at pp 232-33 called him "demanding," said he threw "fits," was a "prima donna type" who is "self-righteous and tends to lecture." Also, he "drops insults carelessly and often." If enough people are saying the same thing, there must be some basic truth to it.
I believe you and I are more than just casual Styx fans. Therefore, we know the distinct differences between Gowan and DeYoung. However, all I am saying is Gowan sounds enough like DDY to suit the casual fan. The evidence is Styx's ability to continue to draw arena size audiences until recently. Genesis wouldn't be able to draw flies without Collins (unless they had Peter Gabriel, maybe). That is why I said the loss of Collins was more drastic than the loss of DDY.
Not much to contribute to the debate, other than I wish Dennis, Tommy and JY would get back together, if only for a moneymaking reunion tour. They could even keep Lawrence for the keys. I saw them eight times, but only once with DDY (in 97), and that was the best show of them all.
I appreciate your opinion, but I don't think the loss of DDY was as drastic as the loss of Phil Collins. There weren't many people lining up to see Genesis after Phil left. Styx continued to play arenas and outdoor sheds after DDY left and only recently started the House of Blues and Fairgrounds circuit. I think the big difference is Collins sang all the hits for Genesis. Shaw and JY sang too. Plus Gowan sounds enough like DDY to satisfy the casual fan.
@romeokid69 While I agree that Styx without DDY was really good, when I was Dennis solo, he was just as good, if not, better! When Lawrence sings Dennis' songs, it's like a really good cover band, it's the same when the young guys in Dennis' band sing Tommy's stuff, however, Dennis' show had only a few of the other member's songs and Styx's show had many of Dennis' songs, even covered Lady and Babe, when I saw them! I feel like both are like a great cover band, but I liked Dennis' show better!
I just don't understand why DDY is criticized, DDY supporters throw criticism at TS. I agree TS has made some junk and I think the DDY less Styx is kind of a joke. But, its not just BTM, it's everything I've ever read about the band (includingSterling's book) that suggests to me that DDY was overbearing, a control freak (touring, KWH-he's admitted as much),self indulgent and on and on. That doesn't mean he didn't make some great music-he did. And, Edge of the Century(with Glen) was JUNK.
Let me also add that the shows without DDY were acceptable, as Lawrence has a very good voice. However, the band has gotten quite staid with their setlists, with rare exceptions.
DDY's new album is OK and it may be better than the stuff TS and JY are putting out, but, it still isn't Styx. Even the biggest DDY fan has to admit he's put out some junk ("First Time," "Music Time," and "It Takes Love") with Styx. He needs TS and JY as much as they need him. With Styx, the sum is definitely greater than the individual parts. The Floyd comparison is interesting, but, I've always thought DDY is Styx's Roger Waters (self indulgent, arrogant and demanding).
As to Floyd, again the sum is greater than the parts. DSOTM, WYWH and Animals were fantastic albums which did include a lot of Waters material (solo or co-written). The Wall was a bloated self-indulgent piece of crap and the Final Cut was just self-indulgent. But, as bad as I thought those albums were, they were as good as or better than the Division Bell and Momentary Lapse. Give Waters the credit he's due. And sorry Edge of the Century is junk (and barely went gold) and isn't close to Eq.
I'm also on Felder's side and think Waters was an egotistical, maniacal ass. What kills me though is how DG and NM went along with the sacking of RickW. I'll never understand that as DG has said (after his death) that Wright was "my musical partner and my friend." Of course he also says Wright lost his way in the middle years. Do you post on MelodicRock Forums or anywhere else. It would be nice to engage in a conversation where we're not limited to 500 characters or less. LOL.
I'll take Dennis over Tommy any day! Tommy's good but Dennis is better! It's not Styx now! Who's missing.... Hmm lets see.... Uh Dennis. They kicked him out of his own band that he co-founded and created with the pannozo brothers! Tommy and JY weren't even around! It's Dennis who got them noticed with Lady. And tommy and jy complain about Dennis' ballads! What song won them awards? Uh Babe!
This song was as popular back then as it is today! Tommy Shaw still has it !
Just saw them live tonight. Amazing trip in time. Still sounded so good tonight. Maybe even better!
Jesus, Mary, and Joseph!! I was at this concert! My dad dropped off my friend and me at the entrance to the parking lot and picked us up afterwards. What an awesome night! Thanks for posting this great memory!
Even this murky video brings back such magical memories of seeing Styx live in 1981 in NY at age 17. I drove me and my girlfriend plus 2 friends in my rusty 73 white 4dr Chevy (burgundy interior!), singing to the 8 track all the way to the "Paradise Theater" show that night. They were brilliant! Their stage show, tight harmonies and musicianship is still unparalleled. This is the Styx I will always remember. To this day, I believe that this tour is still the best live show I've ever seen!
People, the thankful for the bootleg capturing awesome moment in history...video cameras in the 80's were expensive and rare.
Tommy was the sole reason I bought a Gibson Explorer last year. Saw them when I was 16 and have wanted one ever since.
This is literally the best Dennis DeYoung solo EVER... I heard it in that Meatloaf movie Roadie and searched high and low for it... It's a shame it gets choppy right at his part... Damn VHS... 😒
I was at this show, I am so happy to have found this song from that day...Ahhh, the good ole days... - Darkstar, Old Head from Baltimore
Styx had a ton of great songs, but this my favorite by far.
I miss this Styx :-(
...my heart is breakin, my bodies achin and I don't know where to go...THEY ROCK ! This is when they were all together. I saw them minus DDY a few years back and they were great tho. I love em all. I grew up hearing The Grand ILLusion due to my dad being a rocker. Those were the days.
This is so awsome!!!!!111111++++++
beautiful keyboard solo!!!!!!1
this has got to be my favorite Styx song ever!
Sound & video quality aside, this is the best version of Crystal Ball I've ever heard. Tommy Shaw's vocals are perfect- better than any album. I agree with the earlier post- Dennis's keyboard solo here is also exceptional. Thanks for posting.
@Fixxer315 That's exactly what I want, it doesn't have to be a permanent thing, just one reunion tour, and at one of the shows record it for DVD and CD, so those that have to miss it could still be a part of it. Lawrence shouldn't have to be kicked out just for a reunion tour, he has his own songs that he has written and covered in the band. Dennis could be on piano and Lawrence could be on his keyboards.
I remember Tommy as a kid a natural guitarist and vocalist man was I jealous!
amazing vocals...
Awesome version, great solos!
ohh 1981.. the year of using potatoes as cameras. joking guy's, this is magnifecent!
Damn, that keyboardist threw down a bad ass solo...that was awesome.
awesome. rare. thanks !
This song is part of my life #KRACKER
Tommy Shaw sang some of Styx greatest tunes!
@Fuff63 81' ? → The Garden-- I was there.. Damn your old.. LOL.... seen 'em 23 times. Once 4 times in 5 days.
78- Atlantic City, Nass Coliseum, MSGarden, and the Hartford Conn. All in my 69 chevelle.!! and 2 buddies and a 'Babe' awesome memories...Heard the new STYX Remakes..? called 'Regeneration'.. they're on here..(very- different)..
this rocks....
you ask a bazillion questions. These are all bootlegs that many came from VHS. Transfers from 20 year old VHS tapes aren't always perfect...
one word.....killer!
@MercurysWoman I was never Dennis DeYoung, but I SAW Dennis' solo concert. LOL
STYX AT THE CAPITAL CENTER MD USA
Tommy feels "Just Capital" ...to quote Powers Booth from Tombstone
This the BEST synth solo of this song... Too bad audio is iffy... But I'll take it where I can get it... 😊
And DDY will soon be following them touring fairs, cruises and biker rallies or opening for other acts. But, hey, that 100 years from now CD, that's great. I'm sure it will sell all of 20,000 copies here in the U.S. I have nothing against DDY and, really, wish the guys would patch things up and reunite once and for all, but, Styx's prime (and I love them) was 25-30 years ago.
@Styxchic1 Look, I love Dennis AND Tommy. I had the opportunity to meet Styx in 2004 and was priveledged to have a long conversation with Tommy who said that being in a band is business. It sucks, but that is the way it is. These guys have families to support and they are not millionaires as everyone seems to think. They went on the road without Dennis because the demand was there. And Styx have proven themselves without Dennis. Sorry, but I can't say the same for him.
Sterling's book contains voluminous, direct quotes. Virtually everyone interviewed had negative things to say about DDY (Bob Garcia, from A&M, who seems to like DDY being a lone exception and even his praise was faint). Your man Glen, at pp 232-33 called him "demanding," said he threw "fits," was a "prima donna type" who is "self-righteous and tends to lecture." Also, he "drops insults carelessly and often." If enough people are saying the same thing, there must be some basic truth to it.
I saw whats in your closet and Tommy still has that orange jump suit....
I should comment y they removed the one who put them where they are now DDY
Hooked him away for their selfish gain but it failed
tommy shaw made styx a superpower
I believe you and I are more than just casual Styx fans. Therefore, we know the distinct differences between Gowan and DeYoung. However, all I am saying is Gowan sounds enough like DDY to suit the casual fan. The evidence is Styx's ability to continue to draw arena size audiences until recently. Genesis wouldn't be able to draw flies without Collins (unless they had Peter Gabriel, maybe). That is why I said the loss of Collins was more drastic than the loss of DDY.
This was when Styx was at it's best live. Outstanding performance! This particular video however is very poor quality.
Luke Skywalker wails
At the time he was with Linda Blair
Not much to contribute to the debate, other than I wish Dennis, Tommy and JY would get back together, if only for a moneymaking reunion tour. They could even keep Lawrence for the keys. I saw them eight times, but only once with DDY (in 97), and that was the best show of them all.
I appreciate your opinion, but I don't think the loss of DDY was as drastic as the loss of Phil Collins. There weren't many people lining up to see Genesis after Phil left. Styx continued to play arenas and outdoor sheds after DDY left and only recently started the House of Blues and Fairgrounds circuit. I think the big difference is Collins sang all the hits for Genesis. Shaw and JY sang too. Plus Gowan sounds enough like DDY to satisfy the casual fan.
@romeokid69 While I agree that Styx without DDY was really good, when I was Dennis solo, he was just as good, if not, better! When Lawrence sings Dennis' songs, it's like a really good cover band, it's the same when the young guys in Dennis' band sing Tommy's stuff, however, Dennis' show had only a few of the other member's songs and Styx's show had many of Dennis' songs, even covered Lady and Babe, when I saw them! I feel like both are like a great cover band, but I liked Dennis' show better!
Tommy Shaw at his best
its not only Phill Collins though, you need to think of Freddie Mercury and John Bonham
he has the beetlejuice teeth!
I just don't understand why DDY is criticized, DDY supporters throw criticism at TS. I agree TS has made some junk and I think the DDY less Styx is kind of a joke. But, its not just BTM, it's everything I've ever read about the band (includingSterling's book) that suggests to me that DDY was overbearing, a control freak (touring, KWH-he's admitted as much),self indulgent and on and on. That doesn't mean he didn't make some great music-he did. And, Edge of the Century(with Glen) was JUNK.
@rfdtexas You need to have your ears checked! Dennis is the best! Not the same without him!
Let me also add that the shows without DDY were acceptable, as Lawrence has a very good voice. However, the band has gotten quite staid with their setlists, with rare exceptions.
DDY's new album is OK and it may be better than the stuff TS and JY are putting out, but, it still isn't Styx. Even the biggest DDY fan has to admit he's put out some junk ("First Time," "Music Time," and "It Takes Love") with Styx. He needs TS and JY as much as they need him. With Styx, the sum is definitely greater than the individual parts.
The Floyd comparison is interesting, but, I've always thought DDY is Styx's Roger Waters (self indulgent, arrogant and demanding).
As to Floyd, again the sum is greater than the parts. DSOTM, WYWH and Animals were fantastic albums which did include a lot of Waters material (solo or co-written). The Wall was a bloated self-indulgent piece of crap and the Final Cut was just self-indulgent. But, as bad as I thought those albums were, they were as good as or better than the Division Bell and Momentary Lapse. Give Waters the credit he's due. And sorry Edge of the Century is junk (and barely went gold) and isn't close to Eq.
I'm also on Felder's side and think Waters was an egotistical, maniacal ass. What kills me though is how DG and NM went along with the sacking of RickW. I'll never understand that as DG has said (after his death) that Wright was "my musical partner and my friend." Of course he also says Wright lost his way in the middle years. Do you post on MelodicRock Forums or anywhere else. It would be nice to engage in a conversation where we're not limited to 500 characters or less. LOL.
I'll take Dennis over Tommy any day! Tommy's good but Dennis is better!
It's not Styx now! Who's missing.... Hmm lets see.... Uh Dennis. They kicked him out of his own band that he co-founded and created with the pannozo brothers! Tommy and JY weren't even around! It's Dennis who got them noticed with Lady. And tommy and jy complain about Dennis' ballads! What song won them awards? Uh Babe!
Who was that idiot who filmed the TV screen while the TV was playing that DVD? It just made worse quality. But it's a fucking great concert anyway.
Does anybody know if it is possible to download this show somewhere?