"Why is he leaving?" Cause he's a rock star and has to come sing for all of us 😊. He wrote this for his wife cause they missed each other when he was on tour.
This. I've seen him in concert a couple times and his marriage is a true romance. He wrote it for her. And he brought her out on stage. She was on tour with him.
When my wife and I got married, I had their song "Lady" played at the reception as our first dance as husband and wife. Years later, this song was playing as she drove me to the airport to leave for Air Force Basic Training. I lost her last month after 50 years together. Cant hear either song now without breaking down. Thanks for playing and reviewing "our" song.
All I can say is Styx's put out a lot of great jams this is one of my favorite songs from this group the other song is too much time on my hands or Come Sail Away❤
Styx had always been on the concept performance side in their shows. One of their biggest hits is Come Sail Away, with a video that is concert footage they might be in costume so to speak with their other songs on the set list
When this song was playing on the radio back in the day, I was heading to basic training, and leaving my girlfriend behind, as I headed into the big scary world, I can remember standing at the phone booth, listening to this song over the phone, talking about getting married when I got back, etc...well, I got back, we never married, I'm now 65, I've seen Styx live, twice, I've been a Styx fan since the 70's...thanks for reacting to them.
This song was their biggest hit back in 1979! It went triple platinum! This song was played so much! It was all over the radio stations! They’re originally from Chicago.
Written and arranged by Styx pianist Dennis DeYoung, he wrote this for his wife, whom he's been married to for fifty years. From their 1979 album Cornerstone. Great tracks on it, and Babe was their biggest hit in the late seventies.
Styx is one of those groups with a lot of lore, a lot of it being Dennis vs. the rest of the group. Dennis wanted a theatrical approach to the songs and band performance, but the rest of the group felt that they were a rock band and the performance should reflect that. Everything came to a head during the 1983 "Kilroy Was Here" tour. For the first ten dates, Dennis had the group perform a play of sorts, which delayed the songs for an hour. This went over poorly with the audience. Finally, the record company stepped in and said "Just play the damn songs and cut out this acting stuff!!" At some point, the play was done on video (and it's out there). The band took six years off after the tour (there was some solo projects going on) before resuming recording and touring without Dennis. The band reunited in 1996 for a performance to honor drummer John Pannozo, who died of liver disease. Styx continued to perform without Dennis and tried to avoid playing his songs (he wrote at least 50% of their hits). About five or six years ago, the band bowed to public pressure and inserted Dennis' songs into their performances. I have always loved the music of Styx and coincidentally I sing on the same key as Dennis (I sang lead in a RUSH tribute band in college and later spent 20 years in a large church choir). I've seen videos of the band performing with Dennis and it always looked unbalanced to me (but that's just me).
I saw Styx perform live at the Budokan in Tokyo in 1982. My dear mother, God rest her soul, came to Japan to visit me (and meet her new granddaughter) a year earlier. While she was there she bought the album, Cornerstone, for me, which contained this song, Babe.
When my sister was a senior in high school she started dating a guy that was in the Navy and ever time this so came on the radio she cried that guy and my sister got happily married 38 years ago and they are still going strong P S he retired from the navy after 20 years.
The way they are dressed is how a lot of rock musicians dressed at concerts. Just wore what they wanted to wear, not necessarily with a matching style. The lead singer on this song, Dennis DeYoung, is not front and center because he is not the only lead singer in the band. The two guitarists, James Young and Tony Shaw also wrote songs and sang lead. As is fairly common for bands with multiple writers and singers, the one who wrote the song usually sings lead. The two guitarists were also both lead guitarists so they would usually alternate playing lead on the songs.
70s vibe! lotsa keyboards back then. Saw you watching that guitar player a bit after he went back to his place on stage. Lots of people rocked these quasi-monk outfits back then. The story of this song - "Babe, I'm doing a 20 city tour, and I'll miss you - really! wink wink"
Dennis DeYoung is the singer, keyboardist of this song. Tommy Shaw is the blonde guitarist that you said was beautiful. He does his own songs that he sings. Renegade is one of them. They are so diverse
I saw Styx in 1983 in Jacksonville Florida. You won't regret doing more reaction to their catalog of music. Dennis had a solo career, and Desert Moon was a good one.
I saw styx in their "Grand Illusion Tour" in 1977, also "Grand Illusion" awesome song. I am not sure, but the sailor is looking outfitb may be with reapect to their 'Come Sail Away' song (hey I'm 61 and it lwas 1977 concert.) 6:30 . Babe was a mega hit too.. it is his song to his girl before goong on tour, i believe.
Styx had 2 different lead singers. Dennis DeYoung is the lead singer for most of their songs, including this one. Tommy Shaw, the guitarist in the red shirt was the other one.
I was in Junior high when this song came out. When you went to the school dance THIS was the song you wanted to dance to with that special girl. But is was high stakes. You had to have the courage to ask and then pray she said yes. LOL.. Good times.
Styx is a great band that i never got to see in concert. You would greatly enjoy Come Sail Away. I'm glad that somebody mentioned the Grand Illusion here because I had forgotten about that song and that album I'm going to give it another listen later today
4:01 i’m sorry for all the comments but styx has touched my heart since i was 8 or 9. i’m 52 now). and “sailor man” is one of THEE hottest and sweetest people i’ve ever met. i wish i could show you my pic with him and my son. now that you’ve opened the styx vault you can’t stop.
First song I ever waited to come on the radio. I loved it. I was about 9-10 and a rambunctious crazy kid ready to become a stuntman and this one made me say "hmmm, what's this love stuff all about?"
I was 15, it was Christmas vacation and my family moved to a new state. I was leaving everything including my 1st love, this song just came out and I cried, and cried. I still can get a bit emotional.
Jeff Lynne and ELO are retiring from touring, can you please do a song for that. Maybe Turn to stone or Rockaria, live from Wembly stadium, you won’t be disappointed. Love your channel, enjoy your commentary. 😀
I don't know if you've heard any other Styx songs, but you really should hear the other side of Styx that isn't ballads. I recommend Renegade and Mr. Roboto. They were a great band.
You want some fun - watch their live performance with the Cleveland youth orchestra at blossom music center. A rock and roll goddess added the kids music in with styx and then the guys snuck into town for almost 2 weeks and then they went and performed. Sadly i can only find bits and pieces on UA-cam and i lost my recording in a house fire. I can still watch what i can daily and never get tired of it - it's that good
This song was a poignant reality check for my teen mind. It hit the charts while my friends and I were preparing final college choices. And we pondered whether our high school loves could withstand separations that may come from our academic endeavors.
Continue down the Styx rabbit hole, please. Three lead singers, three different song styles. Dennis DeYoung wrote/sang most of their ballads. Tommy Shaw sang more upbeat arena rock songs. And the big man James Young (JY) rocked out hard. If you want to see their diversity, check out the official video for Boat On The River.
You missed probably the coolest part of this video. Before he begins the song he does a very elaborate keyboard solo. DeYoung can really play the piano.
This song reminds me of my last year in HS. I had a freshman girl who had crush on me. I never approached her..love lost. Saw her few years later by then she had someone else..😮
Dennis DeYoung Never Intended This Song to Be A Commercial Release He Wrote IT 🎉As A Private & Secret Song Between Him And His Wife fir their Wedding Anniversary He Eas Going to Be On the Road With His Band instead of Home Woyh Her. His Manager insisted on It Bring Added To Album. Otherwise It might Never Been Heard by Anyone Except Her !!
Great reaction Britt. This song is from 1979. Styx was in their peak years. The band is still around performing but Dennis DeYoung (singer and writer of this song) has not been with them for many years so to me it’s not quite the same band.
@@farfromperfek Yeah that kills me when I hear some of those guys start talking about "musical integrity". It's the music business, if you don't have a few hits now and then, you'll be out of business.
"Why is he leaving?" Cause he's a rock star and has to come sing for all of us 😊. He wrote this for his wife cause they missed each other when he was on tour.
This. I've seen him in concert a couple times and his marriage is a true romance. He wrote it for her. And he brought her out on stage. She was on tour with him.
There's a lot of really good songs about life on the road
When my wife and I got married, I had their song "Lady" played at the reception as our first dance as husband and wife. Years later, this song was playing as she drove me to the airport to leave for Air Force Basic Training. I lost her last month after 50 years together. Cant hear either song now without breaking down. Thanks for playing and reviewing "our" song.
@@jamesdodd9066 sending lots of love and prayers your way!
That’s so special! 😊❤️❤️❤️
@@jamesdodd9066 💜💜
“Lady” is a beautiful song by styx
This song is real. Dennis is still married to Susanne, the woman he wrote this for. Some 53 years later.
Tommy Shaw on guitar ladies & gentlemen, plus a fantastic voice!
Love Styx they are so diverse ,and this song is beautiful. ❤
The man singing lead playing the piano, Dennis DeYoung wrote “Babe” as well as a LOT of other most popular Styx songs.
All I can say is Styx's put out a lot of great jams this is one of my favorite songs from this group the other song is too much time on my hands or Come Sail Away❤
One of Styx's BEST pieces of art.
I was 13 years old when this song came out, whenever I hear it, I go straight back to those days.
Lol. No shit.. Exact same for me. Same age as well.
I was 15, and my parents moved to another state, and I had to say goodbye to my 1st love
That man you called beautiful is Tommy Shaw, his voice is phenomenal too! He was also in the super group "Damn Yankees".
He also released a Shaw/Blades album.
Styx had always been on the concept performance side in their shows. One of their biggest hits is Come Sail Away, with a video that is concert footage they might be in costume so to speak with their other songs on the set list
When this song was playing on the radio back in the day, I was heading to basic training, and leaving my girlfriend behind, as I headed into the big scary world, I can remember standing at the phone booth, listening to this song over the phone, talking about getting married when I got back, etc...well, I got back, we never married, I'm now 65, I've seen Styx live, twice, I've been a Styx fan since the 70's...thanks for reacting to them.
This song was their biggest hit back in 1979! It went triple platinum! This song was played so much! It was all over the radio stations! They’re originally from Chicago.
Written and arranged by Styx pianist Dennis DeYoung, he wrote this for his wife, whom he's been married to for fifty years. From their 1979 album Cornerstone. Great tracks on it, and Babe was their biggest hit in the late seventies.
Dennis De Young, what a voice ❤👍
This song was a staple for roller rinks and middle school dances in the 80s. Brings back memories!
Thissongs from the 70s
@@theodoreritola7641 but it was still played a lot on the radio in the 80s
@@theodoreritola7641, this song came out in 79, so yes, it was played a lot in the 80's.
Styx is one of those groups with a lot of lore, a lot of it being Dennis vs. the rest of the group. Dennis wanted a theatrical approach to the songs and band performance, but the rest of the group felt that they were a rock band and the performance should reflect that. Everything came to a head during the 1983 "Kilroy Was Here" tour. For the first ten dates, Dennis had the group perform a play of sorts, which delayed the songs for an hour. This went over poorly with the audience. Finally, the record company stepped in and said "Just play the damn songs and cut out this acting stuff!!" At some point, the play was done on video (and it's out there). The band took six years off after the tour (there was some solo projects going on) before resuming recording and touring without Dennis. The band reunited in 1996 for a performance to honor drummer John Pannozo, who died of liver disease.
Styx continued to perform without Dennis and tried to avoid playing his songs (he wrote at least 50% of their hits). About five or six years ago, the band bowed to public pressure and inserted Dennis' songs into their performances.
I have always loved the music of Styx and coincidentally I sing on the same key as Dennis (I sang lead in a RUSH tribute band in college and later spent 20 years in a large church choir). I've seen videos of the band performing with Dennis and it always looked unbalanced to me (but that's just me).
Styx is such a great band. Enjoy 😅their music!
I saw Styx perform live at the Budokan in Tokyo in 1982. My dear mother, God rest her soul, came to Japan to visit me (and meet her new granddaughter) a year earlier. While she was there she bought the album, Cornerstone, for me, which contained this song, Babe.
I saw Styx in concert about 2 months ago. They still sound great.
Tommy Shaw is aging well
RIP john panozzo. chuckie is still carrying on your legacy 🥰
One of my favorites when i was a teen
Totally forgot how I loved this song back in the day. Still do.
Absolute must to check out!!! " LADY" Live with the long piano intro.
When my sister was a senior in high school she started dating a guy that was in the Navy and ever time this so came on the radio she cried that guy and my sister got happily married 38 years ago and they are still going strong P S he retired from the navy after 20 years.
So here for this!! 😂❤❤❤
The way they are dressed is how a lot of rock musicians dressed at concerts. Just wore what they wanted to wear, not necessarily with a matching style.
The lead singer on this song, Dennis DeYoung, is not front and center because he is not the only lead singer in the band. The two guitarists, James Young and Tony Shaw also wrote songs and sang lead. As is fairly common for bands with multiple writers and singers, the one who wrote the song usually sings lead. The two guitarists were also both lead guitarists so they would usually alternate playing lead on the songs.
couples song at the skating rink
Oh definitely a couple skate...
Late 70's homecoming dances and proms, in high schools across America, were not complete until this song was played. The glory days of slow dancing.
Couple of songs the "beautiful guy," Tommy Shaw wrote and sang for Styx are Crystal Ball and Renegade.
Renegade was my favorite song of that era, of course I was a bit of a screw-up and it definitely hit home with me!
Don’t forget Tommy Shaw/ Damn Yankees
"He's beautiful and in the Navy". That's Tommy Shaw. He still has amazing hair.
written for his lovely wife
Still cannot believe these are the same people who sang Mr. Roboto. Like, the total differences between the two.
70s vibe! lotsa keyboards back then. Saw you watching that guitar player a bit after he went back to his place on stage. Lots of people rocked these quasi-monk outfits back then. The story of this song - "Babe, I'm doing a 20 city tour, and I'll miss you - really! wink wink"
Dennis DeYoung is the singer, keyboardist of this song. Tommy Shaw is the blonde guitarist that you said was beautiful. He does his own songs that he sings. Renegade is one of them. They are so diverse
Lorelei by Styx is my recommendation. It is much advanced for a 1975 recording.
another song written by the singer, Dennis DeYoung, for his wife. Beautiful lyrics. And, another fantastic band/music from Chicago!
Grand illusion /come sail away/ too much time on My hands are great songs by them.
I have a very sweet memory connected to this song, it always takes me back. Kim, I hope you've lived a wonderful life. :)
This was “thee” last dance song at school dances
I saw Styx in 1983 in Jacksonville Florida. You won't regret doing more reaction to their catalog of music. Dennis had a solo career, and Desert Moon was a good one.
Tommy Shaw had a good solo career too. His album What If did well. Then he joined Damn Yankees and took off again.
No. He's not in the Navy, Britt. He's in the 70s.
I saw styx in their "Grand Illusion Tour" in 1977, also "Grand Illusion" awesome song. I am not sure, but the sailor is looking outfitb may be with reapect to their 'Come Sail Away' song (hey I'm 61 and it lwas 1977 concert.) 6:30 . Babe was a mega hit too.. it is his song to his girl before goong on tour, i believe.
You have the best female voice I have ever heard! So sweet!
Such a beautiful song.
Bought it for everyone the Christmas it came out
Styx had 2 different lead singers. Dennis DeYoung is the lead singer for most of their songs, including this one. Tommy Shaw, the guitarist in the red shirt was the other one.
Come Sail Away another Styx classic
Tommy Shaw. He sings Too Much Time On My Hand and does a solo on Girls With Guns.
I was in Junior high when this song came out. When you went to the school dance THIS was the song you wanted to dance to with that special girl. But is was high stakes. You had to have the courage to ask and then pray she said yes. LOL.. Good times.
Styx is a great band that i never got to see in concert. You would greatly enjoy Come Sail Away. I'm glad that somebody mentioned the Grand Illusion here because I had forgotten about that song and that album I'm going to give it another listen later today
4:01 i’m sorry for all the comments but styx has touched my heart since i was 8 or 9. i’m 52 now). and “sailor man” is one of THEE hottest and sweetest people i’ve ever met. i wish i could show you my pic with him and my son. now that you’ve opened the styx vault you can’t stop.
First song I ever waited to come on the radio. I loved it. I was about 9-10 and a rambunctious crazy kid ready to become a stuntman and this one made me say "hmmm, what's this love stuff all about?"
Oh you've done it now , jump on in that rabbit hole .
I was 15, it was Christmas vacation and my family moved to a new state. I was leaving everything including my 1st love, this song just came out and I cried, and cried. I still can get a bit emotional.
Oh yeah, music takes us back to a place, doesn’t it?❤
"Is he a sailor?"
Interesting question, since another of Styx' big hits was "Come Sail Away".
please do Styx sing for the day one of my favorites
Hehe couples dance at the roller skating rink memories all over.
Suite madam blue is my fav Styx
Love Styx. My favorite band. The guitarist is Tommy Shaw. You need to check out his Styx songs.
Oh, I so hope you dive more into styx
"Crystal Ball"
Love this song!
Great concerts back in the day!!! Great slow dance on a Friday night at the dance club. Good memories!
Jeff Lynne and ELO are retiring from touring, can you please do a song for that. Maybe Turn to stone or Rockaria, live from Wembly stadium, you won’t be disappointed. Love your channel, enjoy your commentary. 😀
This is the song I had my first slow dance to, way back when I was a youngin'
EVERY SINGLE couple skate at my local skating rink from 79 through the 80s.
Dennis de young is a very underrated male singer
I don't know if you've heard any other Styx songs, but you really should hear the other side of Styx that isn't ballads. I recommend Renegade and Mr. Roboto. They were a great band.
One of my favorite somgs from that time. Alwyas love your reactions!
Tommy Shaw is Very Beautiful!! He is super Hot, super Talented and I Love his Voice!! He's my favorite! 🥰
I say it often, if I had 1 wish, it would be to go back to the 80's. Just miss it too much.
#NostalgiaMancer
Who remembers the song coming on and automatically knowing it was a couples skate at the local Roll Arena ?
Tommy the one you called beautiful also sings lead on some of the songs
My favorite song by Styx is still Renegade.
That's what I love about your show you always take me back in time first time I saw styx was in 1976
Would love to see you react to the Styx - Lady Winterland 1978 performance. No spoilers, it's just a great performance.
You want some fun - watch their live performance with the Cleveland youth orchestra at blossom music center. A rock and roll goddess added the kids music in with styx and then the guys snuck into town for almost 2 weeks and then they went and performed.
Sadly i can only find bits and pieces on UA-cam and i lost my recording in a house fire.
I can still watch what i can daily and never get tired of it - it's that good
Someone posted the whole video. Please hurry and watch it before it's deleted. They all look like they're having a blast!
Dennis Deyoung solo album was called Desert Moon,, check out the title song
It’s so over the top with simp-ish emotion.
It’s corny but I love every second of it!!! ❤
THIS WAZ THE 1970s 4 sure i waz there
This song was a poignant reality check for my teen mind. It hit the charts while my friends and I were preparing final college choices. And we pondered whether our high school loves could withstand separations that may come from our academic endeavors.
I don't know about you, but I'm thinking about roller skating right now!
Continue down the Styx rabbit hole, please. Three lead singers, three different song styles. Dennis DeYoung wrote/sang most of their ballads. Tommy Shaw sang more upbeat arena rock songs. And the big man James Young (JY) rocked out hard.
If you want to see their diversity, check out the official video for Boat On The River.
You missed probably the coolest part of this video. Before he begins the song he does a very elaborate keyboard solo. DeYoung can really play the piano.
My bad... I got their songs confused. It is a live version of Lady where he plays that solo.
Some say it’s the original ballad.
This song reminds me of my last year in HS. I had a freshman girl who had crush on me. I never approached her..love lost. Saw her few years later by then she had someone else..😮
Dennis DeYoung Never Intended This Song to Be A Commercial Release
He Wrote IT 🎉As A Private & Secret Song Between Him And His Wife fir their Wedding Anniversary He Eas Going to Be On the Road With His Band instead of Home Woyh Her. His Manager insisted on It Bring Added To Album. Otherwise It might Never Been Heard by Anyone Except Her !!
Have you watched the spinal tap movie or listened to any of their songs 🎸🥁🎤 sailor outfit is for their song come sail away
Great reaction Britt. This song is from 1979. Styx was in their peak years. The band is still around performing but Dennis DeYoung (singer and writer of this song) has not been with them for many years so to me it’s not quite the same band.
The buitifal man is also in a band cauld damn Yankees
Best thing about this music is it's not Rap.
This is the songs Tommy Shaw & James Young (guitarist) that was the begging of the end of "Classic Styx." They hated it as bubblegum pop.
But it gave them a #1 hit.
@@chrisoakley5830 I bet they cashed the checks as well.
@@farfromperfek Yeah that kills me when I hear some of those guys start talking about "musical integrity". It's the music business, if you don't have a few hits now and then, you'll be out of business.
If you want to see your "sailor" a little older check out Damn Yankees, Come Again.
LOL did you say Stinks ? 🙂 I love you 🙂❤ also you're beautiful ❤
He’s leaving cuz he’s on tour! 😂
I have a request for you to check out, Travis Trit.. The Bible Belt...
More: Voctave, Kane Brown, & Los Lonely Boys please. :)
React to Lady by Styxx
They are dressed different, because they are the Village People of soft rock. lol