When my daughter was a little girl, she loved this song. Even when she got older, it would soothe her. She had many medical problems starting at age 4 with rheumatoid arthritis. She died in April 2019. So I cried through your song today, but it is mixed grief and joy. I’ll finish with her message. Bee Kind 💕🐝
So sorry for your loss. Losing a child has to be one of the hardest losses and you will never get over her passing but hopefully the beautiful memories you made together help you through the tough times.
I have been to many concerts in my 57 years but the best all around sound, lights,stage and crowd was Styx Paradise Theater tour at the Cow Palace in San Francisco I was 15 years old I will never forget thousands of people singing this song together! The show started with Dennis DeYoung coming up through the stage playing his white grand piano.. I'm so glad I grew up during this time in music. I am enjoying reliving it though watching you discover it. 😀
Graduated high school in 1978 in Seattle. “Come sail away” was the theme song of our graduation ceremony, which was awesome! Such an appropriate tune for the occasion! Do yourself a favor and check out the title track from that album “The Grand Illusion” and “Fooling Yourself”(the angry young man). “Crystal Ball” is also a great one, and “Suite: Madam Blue”. Enjoy my friend! 🎸
No the song has nothing to do with aliens. Dennis himself said this when he, JY, John and Chuck were on Rockline back in '83... DDY said it was a song about hope, and remembering the dreams you had as a child/teenager...
They blow doors on Queeny which have about 4 songs that I think are good or great, Styx easily have a least a dozen songs that are good to great, in my opinion but I know I am not alone on this.
Ohmygosh the memories...... 💜 I saw Styx live for their Paradise Theater and Mr Roboto concert album tours and then about 15 years ago I saw them live a third time with REO Speedwagon and Survivor. Since then I’ve watched Tommy Shaw’s “Sing for the Day” which y’all ALL have GOT to see 💖💕❤️🎶
The lyrics might go to a slightly weird place, but there is no way I can resist singing along with Dennis when this comes on in the car. It's irresistible.
What about that solo song by Dennis Deyoung where he goes back to his childhood home to see friends....can’t remember the name but the video is 80’s perfection...
I don't know if this is a true story or not but a good story anyway. This guys on social media stated he was a fighter pilot in the desert storm. They played this song when they bombed Baghdad.
"Lady" is beautiful! It was from their second album... their only real hit until the 4th album, Equinox, when they exploded onto the international scene with "Suite Madam Blue"! They went back and re-issued Lady after they had made it big... ;-]
Love “Lady.” I’ve tried to explain there are many GREAT hits named “Lady” from totally different artist- Little River Band, (which I hope he gets to many of theirs) Kenny Rogers (which he’s done) and so on-
Styx was my mother's favorite band. Thank's for the moment of nostalgia. A track of theirs that I personally love is "I'm Ok." From what I've read, the organ from the St James Cathedral in Chicago was used in the recording of that track.
Sell it to our favorite music reactor by pointing out that Derringer got Weird Al on the track that led to Al's success. And I had the "All American Boy" album back in the day, but alas, I bought it on 8-track, so naturally within a year it got munched in the player. Tech is much better today than it was back then, though I still enjoy listening to vinyl, but that requires a decent turntable, which I also fortunately still own.
Stompie, his live version of Breakdown live sends goosebumps through me when the audience sings the first verse. Amazing!! ua-cam.com/video/qNxfPAF1frM/v-deo.html
Styx is magic. The music lures you to a restful place. Then BOOM BOOM BANG you’re up, wide awake, heart racing, body jumping and saying WHOA!!! Then maybe a slow restful part comes back in. You don’t trust it. You’re up still. You’re right. Here comes the Boom, Boom Bang again but you’re prepared for it. That’s Styx.
Styx ... brings back great memories. They had so many great tunes: Babe, Mr. Roboto, Lady, Lorelei (pronounced Laura Lye), Too Much Time On My Hands, Fooling Yourself, Crystal Ball, Show Me the Way ...
@Eric Furman yeah this is around the time of a lot of space/ufo themed things in popular culture. Boston, ELO etc had spaceships on their album covers, Star Wars,Close Encounters etc, Synthsesizers were just coming into their own as keyboardists were learning how to use them to make these sounds.
This is the hardest song to listen too. My sons Dad died unexpectedly, it took us a year to go see his grave. This song began playing as we were leaving. His dad had been in the Navy for 21 years. Loved to fish, take the kids out on his boat. We were all crying as we left. Still a great song. It was like he was telling us he was okay in heaven....
Can't help but smile at your "Dolphin sounds" comment. Amazing what you can do with an electronic synthesizer. That is Classic Rock from the good old days. Lots of love songs from that time.
If you're going to talk about Atlanta Rhythm Section stuff, have a listen to The Best of Atlanta Rhythm Section-20th Century Masters - The Millennium Collection: Spooky
@@la196 Agree. Anything by ARS is a win to me. Grew up with my dad keeping me and my sister up at night playing Champagne Jam at least a few times a week. :)
@@Elway358 Absolutely, and you couldn't have put it better. All their work has a silky smooth groove! Always have enjoyed all their stuff:). Actually I've been working on learning the bass line to their version of Spooky, which is why I commented when you mentioned it:)
I just heard about Imaginary Lover speeded up sounds just like Stevie Nicks! ua-cam.com/video/0aglgNC_7ZI/v-deo.html I'd love to see Jamal do a bunch of ARS. Spooky is my favorite.
It took me until age 46 to admit that I was an atheist. (I was raised Jewish, and for a long while it felt as if saying "Come on, there's no God. You think millions of innocent children would be dying in horrible pain RIGHT NOW, if some "God" could stop it?" was betraying all my cousins and co-religionists who died for their faith.) That said, I think this song is the closest I'll ever come to a religious experience. "A gathering of angels appeared above my head They sang to me this song of hope, and this is what they said" Bless you, Dennis.
I grew up with this song in the 70's. I always loved it. The line"Some happy, some sad. I think of childhood friends and the dreams we had". Man, I think of the kids who didn't make it and get misty as hell. I love this song.
I love that you actually listen to music made by actual musicians, not something that every other reaction channel is doing or made by an industry scientologist, well done!
This is my ALL TIME FAVORITE SONG!! I fell in love with Come Sail Away when it came out in 1977. Heard the album, The Grand Illusion and I became the biggest Styx fan!! They are STILL my favorite band. 💗
This song always reminded me of my best friend growing up in the late 70's. We both loved Styx. Years later, when he was 35 years old, he hanged himself. Now, my eyes well up when I hear this song.
Would you please react to the group “Kansas”? We could certainly use “Song for America” during this crazy time, as well as, Carry On Wayward Son, Dust in the Wind, The Wall, Opus Insert, Portrait (He Knew), People of the Southwind. This is an amazing group with really good back story. Thanks for all you are doing during a time like this and pulling people together! Keep it up!!!!!!
Most of the bands I like best are the ones that had multiple songwriters and multiple lead vocalists in the band. I think that always contributed to having a wide variety of sounds and seemed to make most of those bands less one-dimensional and more rounded. Bands like Styx, Eagles, Beatles, Queen, Supertramp, KISS, The Band, Chicago.
Funny how music takes you on some amazing rides. As I started, I was with many of you going back to high school. Smiling. Then bam. This was my brother's favorite band. We would argue about it. He loved this type of music. Me more of the southern rock and heavier sounds. Smiling ear to ear. Great times! Man I need to send this reaction to Bert I begin to tell myself. Sorrow yet still smiling a bit, memory of extreme physical pain, shaking like a leaf, crying, as I am going thru colo-rectal cancer treatment when I get the csll. No this can't be, I was just talking to him the other day. Begging my wife to tell me it's not true. Alas, God had decided that Bert was needed in heaven. Seven years ago a couple of days before Memorial Day my older and only brother was called to Heaven. Thank you for these memories. The great, the good, the sad. These are what make each of us who we are. Believe me, you have just made a ordinary night better for this old man.
I feel you Ron. This one brings back memories of my best friend David. This was one of his favorites and for as long as I knew him he said he wanted me to sing this one at his funeral. When the day came a few short years ago, I was to overwhelmed to sing, but we did play it. So sorry for your loss, but glad you got to remember the memories. Me too. ❤
@@Crimsonams then you can understand that emotional ride I'm talking about that music takes you on. The sorrow is temporary as I will see my brother, and all my friends and family again.
Thank you both for the remarks. The sorrow is but one of the emotions I had, but I was trying to convey the emotional ride one can have listening to music. I have heard this song and others many times before. It was when I was watching Jamel's reaction that they all hit, which is what made it so great. He would have loved the reaction as much as we do. I wasn't trying to gain sympathy, as in the end the happiness is greater. I was really thanking Jamel for his hard work and great channel. Thank you
@@ronbertka7023 He's amazing, isn't he? Your comment just spoke to me as I was planning on commenting on the video myself and your story and the song had similar connotations with mine. That pure joy that registers on Jamel's face when he listens to a song just brings back so many great memories of the first time hearing it or something significant that happened in our lives that we associate with whatever he's listening to. I look forward to checking out his uploads every night when I get home from work.
Hey, Jamel. I tried to turn my wife and my kids into Classic Rock, to no avail. It’s wonderful witnessing someone hearing classics for the first time. A willing someone, who recognizes the quality in the compositions and performances. I’ve enjoyed sharing your journey for the past year. Thanks for reacting to this music.
My son is turning 30 and says when I die he wants my album collection! He plays guitar to Santana, keyboards to ELO.....etc. His range in musical taste is vast and he has introduced me to great stuff I had not heard of! He is an old soul!
Here we go styx one thing I absolutely love about them lately is they tour a lot and you can usually catch them on a three bill show obviously not this summer the last time I saw them it was styx foreigner and heart I mean I miss Dennis DeYoung but they still got Tommy
I got to see this live a couple of times but the best one was the Return to Paradise tour with both of my brothers. Hugging each other singing our brains out. Truly the best of times.
Jamal, you have to review "The Grand Illusion" by STYX. Man you'll LOVE IT. The lyrics explain A LOT about so many things you never thought about! Love the channel, keep up the great work!
YOU deserve all the respect too. Breaking down genre barriers. And it shows in your face when you have that "AHAH!" moment. Can tell by looking that a lot of it is touching your soul. Stay blessed brother!
Jamal, you absolutely HAVE to react to “Suite Madame Blue” and others like “Shooz”, “Man In The Wilderness” and “Mr. Roboto” from Styx! A true classic rock band with some mega hits! #Styx 🤘🏻
I've always enjoyed this song, but like many other commentors, I have a difficult time not hearing Eric Cartman now. It is literally a struggle to tune out his voice when listening to the song now. T.T
Great to see you listening to Styx, another great band! I recommend two lesser known but excellent tracks from them, "Man in the Wilderness" and "Boat on the River".
Styx- more than just a great rock band. They are a cultural phenomenon in a way, getting references in movies and TV quite often. Where do you even start and, heck, where do you dare stop with the suggestions for their songs? My personal favorite song is the mega rock radio staple, "Foolin' Yourself". Enjoy the trip, Jamel! So fun to listen to!
Let's jump right into it. The way you did the your hand movements at the beginning of the show. Outstanding Sir! Also, you sang and snapped beautifully 💓✌
Yeah, about 4:45, when Jamel started diggin' on the synth-"dolphin" sounds, knowing what was coming up after the second bridge, all I could think was "hold on....sh*ts about to get weird!"
Check out the newest Teddy Swims cover...he keeps true to the original "soul" of Marvin...vs other's I've heard, most noticeably by Michael McDonald from YEARS AGO!
Hi Jamel great Styx selection but they have so many ... Do Kansas sometime. Maybe song for America and point of no return , the wall , so many from them as well
@@robertlee4254...its funny back then seems there were 2 camps R n B vs the rockers, it just mattered whos car u got into, I was in the R n B camp, but after hearing Steve Miller Band day in, day out I really like all their hits....ha ha, peace
And then we opened up for Kansas in Detroit. Leftoverture, that music was just so powerful, and it really opened up my eyes and I wrote this next song, Man in the Wilderness.
A friend of mine I was in the A.F. with used to jam with these guys before they became known as Styx.....and ctually this song came out while I was in basic training......lots of memories there.....Lackland A.F.B. San Antonio Tx...Peace Out Little Brother......
When I was in high school, three of the biggest rock bands were Styx, Journey, and REO Speedwagon.
Yes, and Foreigner
ME TOO!
Also Boston
No time ever existed because Zeppelin was way bigger than all 3 during that time.
@@Veggamattic that's true...but I was in high school from 80 - 84 and zepplin was done but the three previous bands mentioned were still charting.
When my daughter was a little girl, she loved this song. Even when she got older, it would soothe her. She had many medical problems starting at age 4 with rheumatoid arthritis. She died in April 2019. So I cried through your song today, but it is mixed grief and joy. I’ll finish with her message. Bee Kind 💕🐝
Gah. 😦😥
I can't even imagine. I'm so sorry. God bless you & yours. 🙏💜
🙏🙏🙏❤️❤️❤️in your beloved daughter’s memory
So sorry for your loss. Losing a child has to be one of the hardest losses and you will never get over her passing but hopefully the beautiful memories you made together help you through the tough times.
condolences
I’m so sorry. That was gut wrenching to read, I can’t imagine how bad going through it must have been. May you heal in peace. God bless you
Grand illusion,
Crystal ball,
Suite madam blue,
Among many others......
Suite Madam Blue is one of their best songs!
Miss America
YES !!! Suite Madame Blue, Crystal Ball and Castle Walls !!!
Not to mention snowblind, half penny, two penny
Well just about every thing on the album's pieces of eight, grand illusion and paradise theater
Mark Giaquinto The entire Paradise Theatre album is fantastic
Jamal shows us how joyful life can be when you live it with an open mind and heart.
I have been to many concerts in my 57 years but the best all around sound, lights,stage and crowd was Styx Paradise Theater tour at the Cow Palace in San Francisco I was 15 years old I will never forget thousands of people singing this song together! The show started with Dennis DeYoung coming up through the stage playing his white grand piano.. I'm so glad I grew up during this time in music. I am enjoying reliving it though watching you discover it. 😀
Blue Collar Man, To much time on my hands, Fooling yourself, Renegade, Lorelei and of course Mr. Roboto are a few of my Favs
Lady's a good addition to that list.
Another good one is 'Best Of Times'.
Im okay from Pieces of Eight (and that said title track) are hidden gems.
You forget Crystal Ball???
Suite Madam Blue?
Styx - producing operatic/classic intros which then shift into crunching power chords like no other group ever.
Queen
Kansas
Both these bands above me plus ELO
Lets just all appreciate the fact we have the opportunity to listen to all the bands mentioned above
Styx desperately wanted to be Peter Gabriel-era Genesis.
Most of the classic rock songs are a lot to take in at first listen. "THE GRAND ILLUSION" DEFINITIVE STYX.
That whole album is such a ground breakingly fantastic album
@@tylermankins2960 And the cover art is pretty dope too.
I could listen to The Grand Illusion on my record player repeat if that were an option ❤️
Graduated high school in 1978 in Seattle. “Come sail away” was the theme song of our graduation ceremony, which was awesome! Such an appropriate tune for the occasion! Do yourself a favor and check out the title track from that album “The Grand Illusion” and “Fooling Yourself”(the angry young man). “Crystal Ball” is also a great one, and “Suite: Madam Blue”. Enjoy my friend! 🎸
Seattle Mariners, ugh? 😀
Remember being only 17 years old and singing my heart out to Styx songs while driving in my car...great memories and Dennis had such a great voice
" I'm not saying it was Aliens, but it was Aliens".
"There's a Staaaaarman waiting in the sky..."
You think it was aliens???
I'm outside of the box I always thought the star ship was Jefferson Starship.
No the song has nothing to do with aliens. Dennis himself said this when he, JY, John and Chuck were on Rockline back in '83... DDY said it was a song about hope, and remembering the dreams you had as a child/teenager...
Deff not from here
Styx is incredible. You've only scratched the surface, my friend. I enjoy your reactions. Peace.
They blow doors on Queeny which have about 4 songs that I think are good or great, Styx easily have a least a dozen songs that are good to great, in my opinion but I know I am not alone on this.
Ohmygosh the memories...... 💜 I saw Styx live for their Paradise Theater and Mr Roboto concert album tours and then about 15 years ago I saw them live a third time with REO Speedwagon and Survivor. Since then I’ve watched Tommy Shaw’s “Sing for the Day” which y’all ALL have GOT to see 💖💕❤️🎶
This is my favorite big hit Styx had
The lyrics might go to a slightly weird place, but there is no way I can resist singing along with Dennis when this comes on in the car. It's irresistible.
Cartman?
What about that solo song by Dennis Deyoung where he goes back to his childhood home to see friends....can’t remember the name but the video is 80’s perfection...
@@laurakali6522 you mean desert moon, Miss.. 😁
Karlou Joseph Butlig yes! Gotta go watch it now....
This is one song that always gets the volume turned way up when I hear it on the radio..... it's better when it's louder LOL
Dennis DeYoung's voice is AMAZING. Every time I try to sing along, I hurt myself.
Very distinct voice, sort of like Karen Carpenter. Disappointing that the band still feuds. I have seen Dennis and his new band a few times.
His song Desert Moon shows off his voice so well
One of my all time favorite male vocalist.
😂😂😂 same
I love the part about a gathering of angels appear above my head-i really needed that right now. Thanks Jamel💕
Jamel...i'm trippin' back to High School. Fun. Keep it up. "Foolin' yourself" might work for ya too.
Alexander Romalo And The Grand Illusion 😁
77 grad here. Totally a high-school song lol
Fooling Yourself is Styx's absolute best song. It was a hit my Junior year / Senior summer.
Styx "Sweet Madam Blue" it is about America... Great song
Live version for sure.
Nay 4Peace Suite Madam Blue
@@stantheman9072 Suite Madame Blue ;)
Game Czar bingo
I don't know if this is a true story or not but a good story anyway. This guys on social media stated he was a fighter pilot in the desert storm. They played this song when they bombed Baghdad.
This is a wonderful song. Dennis DeYoung has one of the best voices in the business. My personal favourites by Styx are “Lady” and “Show Me the Way.”
"Lady" is beautiful! It was from their second album... their only real hit until the 4th album, Equinox, when they exploded onto the international scene with "Suite Madam Blue"! They went back and re-issued Lady after they had made it big... ;-]
Love “Lady.” I’ve tried to explain there are many GREAT hits named “Lady” from totally different artist- Little River Band, (which I hope he gets to many of theirs) Kenny Rogers (which he’s done) and so on-
Robert Cartier love both!!!
Show me the way is a powerful tune. Both great choices
Mr. Roboto is also quirky good.
Styx was my mother's favorite band. Thank's for the moment of nostalgia. A track of theirs that I personally love is "I'm Ok." From what I've read, the organ from the St James Cathedral in Chicago was used in the recording of that track.
Even people who really know this song don't make the alien connection at the end. Love Styx
- “ *Rock and roll, Hoochie Koo* “ - ( Rick Derringer) 😂🔥😎🎧🙌 Thanks Jamel!! 👍🙌 Be safe my man!! 🙏
This...!!!
Sell it to our favorite music reactor by pointing out that Derringer got Weird Al on the track that led to Al's success. And I had the "All American Boy" album back in the day, but alas, I bought it on 8-track, so naturally within a year it got munched in the player. Tech is much better today than it was back then, though I still enjoy listening to vinyl, but that requires a decent turntable, which I also fortunately still own.
Rick Derringer used to produce "Weird Al's" albums.
Rick Derringer aka ricky Zehringer of the sixties group the McCoys.’Hang on Sloopy’.
Billy Thorpe ~ "Children Of The Sun" is along the same lines as this... and it's EPIC!!!!
Make sure you have GOOD headphones for this one.
Yes. Children of the Sun *definitely* belongs on this channel.
Also, Montrose - Space Station #5
And don’t forget East of Eden.
Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers "Here Comes my Girl", "Don't Do Me Like That" or "Even the Losers" from Damn the Torpedoes.
Yes ❤️
American Girl...
Can't go wrong with anything Tom Petty.......WAS TOTALLY AMAZING IN CONCERT.......RIP TOM
Stompie, his live version of Breakdown live sends goosebumps through me when the audience sings the first verse. Amazing!!
ua-cam.com/video/qNxfPAF1frM/v-deo.html
Some Tom Petty would be great! Mary Jane's Last Dance please!!!
Styx is magic.
The music lures you to a restful place.
Then BOOM BOOM BANG you’re up, wide awake, heart racing, body jumping and saying WHOA!!!
Then maybe a slow restful part comes back in.
You don’t trust it. You’re up still.
You’re right. Here comes the Boom, Boom Bang again but you’re prepared for it.
That’s Styx.
This was one of the songs that helped me survive my childhood. It will always be dear to me
Styx ... brings back great memories. They had so many great tunes: Babe, Mr. Roboto, Lady, Lorelei (pronounced Laura Lye), Too Much Time On My Hands, Fooling Yourself, Crystal Ball,
Show Me the Way ...
I've heard this a thousand times and it never occurred to me that they may be replicating dolphin/whale songs with that keyboard. Makes sense to me.
I didn't either and I play this song on keyboard. Excellent observation!!! 🤗
@Eric Furman yeah this is around the time of a lot of space/ufo themed things in popular culture. Boston, ELO etc had spaceships on their album covers, Star Wars,Close Encounters etc, Synthsesizers were just coming into their own as keyboardists were learning how to use them to make these sounds.
This is the hardest song to listen too. My sons Dad died unexpectedly, it took us a year to go see his grave. This song began playing as we were leaving. His dad had been in the Navy for 21 years. Loved to fish, take the kids out on his boat. We were all crying as we left.
Still a great song. It was like he was telling us he was okay in heaven....
Can't help but smile at your "Dolphin sounds" comment. Amazing what you can do with an electronic synthesizer. That is Classic Rock from the good old days. Lots of love songs from that time.
When I was a Chicagoland Midwestern girl, born 64, I LIVED for radio. Just you keep capturing THAT, thank you
We're finally heading down the Styx rabbit hole. There's so much good music from them.👍
Styx!! “Rockin The Paradise” “Lorelei” “Lady” “Lonely child”
"Suite Madam Blue" is a must listen, as well as "Snowblind"
Don't forget Mr. Roboto !
lonely child is a much older song well so is lorelei ans lady
I'd love to see you do "So Into you" by Atlanta Rhythm Section. It's got a buttery smooth groove. You'd dig it :)
If you're going to talk about Atlanta Rhythm Section stuff, have a listen to The Best of Atlanta Rhythm Section-20th Century Masters - The Millennium Collection: Spooky
@@la196 Agree. Anything by ARS is a win to me. Grew up with my dad keeping me and my sister up at night playing Champagne Jam at least a few times a week. :)
@@Elway358 Absolutely, and you couldn't have put it better. All their work has a silky smooth groove! Always have enjoyed all their stuff:). Actually I've been working on learning
the bass line to their version of Spooky, which is why I commented when you mentioned it:)
I just heard about Imaginary Lover speeded up sounds just like Stevie Nicks!
ua-cam.com/video/0aglgNC_7ZI/v-deo.html
I'd love to see Jamal do a bunch of ARS. Spooky is my favorite.
"Cocaine Charlie" is a haunting 70s tune.
Styx music is timeless! Their songs lyrics are great! Love this Band♥️🎶
My daughter (age 7)'s favorite Styx song is "Babe". I hold her in my arms and sing it to her while dancing. ❤
BTW, her name is Brigit, so if you react to "Babe", could you please give a shout-out to my daughter Brigit? ❤❤❤ Thank you!!
"Too much time on my hands"~Styx
chris jacobsen im a jet fuel genius.
I can solve all the world problems without even tryin
' Come Sail Away' has always given me goosebumps. Today was no different.
Styx- too much time on my hands
Styx- the best of times
If I listened to even one Styx song it would mean I had WAY too much time on my hands...
YEs
All of Paradise Theater was great!!! Pieces of Eight, also
It took me until age 46 to admit that I was an atheist. (I was raised Jewish, and for a long while it felt as if saying "Come on, there's no God. You think millions of innocent children would be dying in horrible pain RIGHT NOW, if some "God" could stop it?" was betraying all my cousins and co-religionists who died for their faith.)
That said, I think this song is the closest I'll ever come to a religious experience.
"A gathering of angels appeared above my head
They sang to me this song of hope, and this is what they said"
Bless you, Dennis.
It wasn't a 70's High School dance, unless they played a Styx song. I'm loving this trip down memory lane. Great UA-cam channel!
“Crystal Ball” “Suite Madame Blue” “Queen of Spades”
You’re welcome!
Queen of Spades and Pieces of Eight are overlooked so much.
I love when you shake the finger into the screen like naughty naughty or listen up. You are a sweet cat man. Love the way you feel it
I grew up with this song in the 70's. I always loved it. The line"Some happy, some sad. I think of childhood friends and the dreams we had". Man, I think of the kids who didn't make it and get misty as hell. I love this song.
Yep!!! Those were the days my friend!!!! 💜💜. Great music. Classic Rock
I love that you actually listen to music made by actual musicians, not something that every other reaction channel is doing or made by an industry scientologist, well done!
Styx is outstanding, please do more of their stuff!
Eric Cartman sang this so beautifully. “I hate you gaiz”.
Yeah he had to finish the whole song if he heard part of it 😄
Yes! This song always makes me think of that episode.
Every time I hear this song, I have to sing it in Cartman voice!
Gotta love Chefs breakdown in it as well.
🎶 “come sail away, come sail away, come sail away with me... you guys.” 🎶 😆
Man......if I could give 1,000 “likes”, I wouldn’t hesitate. I’m glad you are reacting to the songs of my youth! Well done, sir.
Styx- Babe (Live)
Please. Really sweet and heartfelt ballad.
Styx was sister's fav group. Everytime I heard this song I think on her. Miss you sis.
This is my ALL TIME FAVORITE SONG!! I fell in love with Come Sail Away when it came out in 1977. Heard the album, The Grand Illusion and I became the biggest Styx fan!! They are STILL my favorite band. 💗
Just wait till you hear the big hit "Fooling Yourself".. My god what a great song. You're just going to love it.
Other good tunes by Styx: “Too Much Time on My Hands,” “Fooling Yourself,” and “Blue Collar Man.”
Yes
Too much time on my hands is the best
And Mr. Roboto.
Lady that is a good Styx song.
all excellent choices!
So Jamel, before you move on from Styx, you might want to have a listen to "Lady". Ideally the studio version:)
I have said that so many times! And I have requested it over and over. Hope he gets the message this time!
Agreed!
This song always reminded me of my best friend growing up in the late 70's. We both loved Styx. Years later, when he was 35 years old, he hanged himself. Now, my eyes well up when I hear this song.
Absolutely love Styx!! The feels!!
Would you please react to the group “Kansas”? We could certainly use “Song for America” during this crazy time, as well as, Carry On Wayward Son, Dust in the Wind, The Wall, Opus Insert, Portrait (He Knew), People of the Southwind. This is an amazing group with really good back story. Thanks for all you are doing during a time like this and pulling people together!
Keep it up!!!!!!
Styx has a pretty wide selection of sounds in their catalog. "Snowblind" is a pretty awesome song and "Crystal Ball" is hard to beat.
Thank you Alan! I was just going to post that Snowblind is my favorite song of theirs as well.
Most of the bands I like best are the ones that had multiple songwriters and multiple lead vocalists in the band. I think that always contributed to having a wide variety of sounds and seemed to make most of those bands less one-dimensional and more rounded. Bands like Styx, Eagles, Beatles, Queen, Supertramp, KISS, The Band, Chicago.
Are they British?
@@jessiem276 They are mostly American, with one Canadian band member since 1999.
@@jessiem276 Chicago.
Funny how music takes you on some amazing rides. As I started, I was with many of you going back to high school. Smiling.
Then bam. This was my brother's favorite band. We would argue about it. He loved this type of music. Me more of the southern rock and heavier sounds. Smiling ear to ear. Great times! Man I need to send this reaction to Bert I begin to tell myself.
Sorrow yet still smiling a bit, memory of extreme physical pain, shaking like a leaf, crying, as I am going thru colo-rectal cancer treatment when I get the csll. No this can't be, I was just talking to him the other day. Begging my wife to tell me it's not true.
Alas, God had decided that Bert was needed in heaven. Seven years ago a couple of days before Memorial Day my older and only brother was called to Heaven.
Thank you for these memories. The great, the good, the sad. These are what make each of us who we are. Believe me, you have just made a ordinary night better for this old man.
Huge hugs, Ron. So sorry for your loss.
I feel you Ron. This one brings back memories of my best friend David. This was one of his favorites and for as long as I knew him he said he wanted me to sing this one at his funeral. When the day came a few short years ago, I was to overwhelmed to sing, but we did play it. So sorry for your loss, but glad you got to remember the memories. Me too. ❤
@@Crimsonams then you can understand that emotional ride I'm talking about that music takes you on. The sorrow is temporary as I will see my brother, and all my friends and family again.
Thank you both for the remarks. The sorrow is but one of the emotions I had, but I was trying to convey the emotional ride one can have listening to music. I have heard this song and others many times before. It was when I was watching Jamel's reaction that they all hit, which is what made it so great. He would have loved the reaction as much as we do. I wasn't trying to gain sympathy, as in the end the happiness is greater. I was really thanking Jamel for his hard work and great channel. Thank you
@@ronbertka7023 He's amazing, isn't he? Your comment just spoke to me as I was planning on commenting on the video myself and your story and the song had similar connotations with mine. That pure joy that registers on Jamel's face when he listens to a song just brings back so many great memories of the first time hearing it or something significant that happened in our lives that we associate with whatever he's listening to. I look forward to checking out his uploads every night when I get home from work.
One of their finest albums. Grand Illusion and pieces of eight.
We grew up to a wide variety of great music. Styx has lots of great songs.
Dennis DeYoung still sounds like he did 40+ years ago. He recently started his own UA-cam channel.
I saw him perform this song somewhere between 6-10 years ago (can't remember exactly when). It was just as amazing then!
I wish Styx would take Dennis Deyoung back for one final tour.
Me too man. Me too
Agree, but still love Tommy!
Styx-Sweet Madame Blue, this song really showcases how amazing a vocalist Dennis DeYoung is.
Agree....he won’t be disappointed, that’s for sure. It’s great song!
Took my son to see Styx when they came through Indy years ago. He wasn't even 10 and loved every bit of it.
One of the best Live rock bands ever! Reaction to live cuts please.
Dolphins😆😆😆
That, my friend, Jamel, is a synthesizer. 😉
Linda Koesters I mean, I guess that was kind of the goal, so mission accomplished lol
Need to do Styx - Sweet Madame Blue
It is Suite Madame Blue, not sweet. :-)
Hey, Jamel.
I tried to turn my wife and my kids into Classic Rock, to no avail. It’s wonderful witnessing someone hearing classics for the first time. A willing someone, who recognizes the quality in the compositions and performances.
I’ve enjoyed sharing your journey for the past year. Thanks for reacting to this music.
My son is turning 30 and says when I die he wants my album collection! He plays guitar to Santana, keyboards to ELO.....etc. His range in musical taste is vast and he has introduced me to great stuff I had not heard of! He is an old soul!
This is one of my favorite songs. The opening, the vocals, the burst of rock energy when the piano is done, it’s so much fun
This song ROCKS!
You should give Billy Thorpe's 'Children Of The Sun' a try. It's also about leaving the Earth behind to humanity's destiny.
jamal you will like children of the sun
That's an awesome song!
I always felt it was darker; but cheerier, that other versions...
I suggested that one too, maybe if enough folks mention it! Great song for headphones!
South Park had an episode where Cartman had to sing the whole song whenever he heard part of it
That was mine and so many of my friends introduction to Styx....
Hilarious episode!
Here we go styx one thing I absolutely love about them lately is they tour a lot and you can usually catch them on a three bill show obviously not this summer the last time I saw them it was styx foreigner and heart I mean I miss Dennis DeYoung but they still got Tommy
"I think of childhood friends and the dreams we had..." makes me cry now.
I got to see this live a couple of times but the best one was the Return to Paradise tour with both of my brothers. Hugging each other singing our brains out. Truly the best of times.
Jamal, you have to review "The Grand Illusion" by STYX. Man you'll LOVE IT. The lyrics explain A LOT about so many things you never thought about! Love the channel, keep up the great work!
This is my favorite Styx's song.... after the song break..."a gathering of angels appeared above my head..." 💙
For a little humor, check out South Park's Cartman sing this song.
I was coming to say this!!!!
I can't listen to this without hearing Cartman!! haha
I was literally just coming here to mention this. I can't listen to this or "In the Ghetto" without thinking of Cartman. Lol
Yeah as much as I love this song and that show, Cartman ruined it 😝
@@ltrainor4078 Same, but I'd add "O Holy Night" as well. lol
Very clever ending to Come Sail Away! Always loved that.
YOU deserve all the respect too. Breaking down genre barriers. And it shows in your face when you have that "AHAH!" moment. Can tell by looking that a lot of it is touching your soul. Stay blessed brother!
Jamal, you absolutely HAVE to react to “Suite Madame Blue” and others like “Shooz”, “Man In The Wilderness” and “Mr. Roboto” from Styx! A true classic rock band with some mega hits! #Styx 🤘🏻
I've always enjoyed this song, but like many other commentors, I have a difficult time not hearing Eric Cartman now. It is literally a struggle to tune out his voice when listening to the song now. T.T
Cartman had ruined many song for me. Heat of the Moment by Asia, In the Ghetto by Elvis, etc.
Great to see you listening to Styx, another great band! I recommend two lesser known but excellent tracks from them, "Man in the Wilderness" and "Boat on the River".
Totally second both of those, especially "Man in the Wilderness" my favorite Styx song.
This channel is such a joy. It's like experiencing all the best music of my childhood for the first time all over again. Thank you!
Styx- more than just a great rock band. They are a cultural phenomenon in a way, getting references in movies and TV quite often. Where do you even start and, heck, where do you dare stop with the suggestions for their songs? My personal favorite song is the mega rock radio staple, "Foolin' Yourself". Enjoy the trip, Jamel! So fun to listen to!
Community, Troy: "Why am I crying? Did someone play Come Sail Away by Styx again?"
Jamel, love this one! You should do Kansas "Dust In The Wind". Same era. Good stuff!
Thistle And Sea Heard that song so much I started singing " Ducks In The Wind " cuz it is kinda depressing.
@@christineschmidt8494 LOL!
Will Ferrell's version of Dust in the Wind from Wedding Crashers. LOL
@@izorion6443 LOL! I'd forgotten!!
Jamel, you’re bringing me happiness in this tough time. Thank you so much. I love your reactions to iconic songs. Bless you.
Your facial expressions when you're feeling the music are truly wonderful to behold. Thank you for being you!
Let's jump right into it. The way you did the your hand movements at the beginning of the show. Outstanding Sir! Also, you sang and snapped beautifully 💓✌
Yeah, about 4:45, when Jamel started diggin' on the synth-"dolphin" sounds, knowing what was coming up after the second bridge, all I could think was "hold on....sh*ts about to get weird!"
I was thinking just wait it's not dolphins, it's aliens! lol
The song for this moment in our lives is “What’s Goin On” by Marvin Gaye. “Brother, Brother, Brother - There’s far too many of you dying”.
Check out the newest Teddy Swims cover...he keeps true to the original "soul" of Marvin...vs other's I've heard, most noticeably by Michael McDonald from YEARS AGO!
Hi Jamel great Styx selection but they have so many ... Do Kansas sometime. Maybe song for America and point of no return , the wall , so many from them as well
Anything from the Leftoverture album.
i have heard this song live and it sounds even better. Its a beautiful song
I've been to many concerts in my time, and Styx was the very best, live.
I'm going old school Styx with Lorelei and Madmoiselle.
Lady, Crystal Ball
Light Up
They're so good in concert, back in the good old days, miss those times.
Love Lorelei!!!🥰
I have "cruised" many a mile with "Lorelei" blasting through the open t-tops, LOL.
You need to hear "Cartman" from South Park sing this.
My immediate reaction 😂
I was getting ready to say the same thing! Watch the South Park version! 🤣🤣
It's honestly where I first heard it.
I was coming here to say the Eric Cartman version is better. LOL
I was waiting for the "puh" at the very start 😂
Thx, right after this they would play Kansas Dust in the Wind
Come Sail Away, Dust in the Wind, and Don't Fear (the Reaper) are an amazing trio of songs when you bind them together.
I'm still waiting for the Steve Miller Band reaction. Jet Airliner etc
@@robertlee4254...its funny back then seems there were 2 camps R n B vs the rockers, it just mattered whos car u got into, I was in the R n B camp, but after hearing Steve Miller Band day in, day out I really like all their hits....ha ha, peace
Yeah I started off listening to War, Robin Trower, Funkadelic, Zep, Pink Floyd and Kiss then R&B and Johnny Cash
And then we opened up for Kansas in Detroit. Leftoverture, that music was just so powerful, and it really opened up my eyes and I wrote this next song, Man in the Wilderness.
One of my favorite songs. Remember singing this in the car my entire childhood with my dad
A friend of mine I was in the A.F. with used to jam with these guys before they became known as Styx.....and ctually this song came out while I was in basic training......lots of memories there.....Lackland A.F.B. San Antonio Tx...Peace Out Little Brother......