The first Kansas song i've heard was Dust in the Wind. It's amazing how their live show sounds exactly like the album version, and INSANE how they are still doing it after so long.
yes ..Steve Walsh is the epitome of rock vocal royalty. Glad you gave him and the band so much respect. I was able to see him perform a few months before he retired from Kansas. He still gave 100%. Thanks for posting your thoughts.
I'm so bummed...I saw Steve on his last CA show...he was at the Popcorn stand...he motioned to me to come over. for autographs and photos...and I declined (I froze)...I had no idea he was retiring....
I saw Kansas way back in the 80's and the energy that Steve Walsh displayed was incredible. He wore work out shorts and knee pads cuz he was all over the place. One of the best shows I've ever seen. Tickets were $8.50 and they rocked
Ken, do you know Kerry Livgren? Not only a master composer/orchestrator/lyricist, but a Christian brother too. Definitely someone worth getting to know. He's working on composing a Cantata based on the resurrection of Lazarus, and he's looking for great singers for the piece. You're the man.
Yeah! Kansas is my all time favorite since age 15; I was totally drawn to Livgren's journey, plus when i saw them live in 79 I was amazed by everything about them. Steve's voice was so STRONG! Thanks so much Ken.
I saw Kansas in concert a few months ago in Pittsburgh and they were absolutely amazing!! Ronnie Platt , their vocalist, was fantastic!! One of the best shows I’ve been to in a while!!! ❤️🎶
I own this CD and it is utterly amazing. I've been a Kansas fan for decades. Thank you for doing this video, Ken. I really like hearing your take on these classics. You rock.
Amazing reaction to an amazing Band Ken. Kansas was one of those bands that had so much talent. They never ever got the recognition they deserved for whatever reason in my opinion. I love the fact they stuck to there guns and played music and sang what they were convicted to sing. Very spiritual stuff in a non spiritual Genre. very few bands at this time were writing these types of lyrics and being successful. There is so much in this song as far as playing and nailing it. I don't care how old they are. this is how you do it. they are schooling this younger generation in this video.
Kansas is awesome!!! I think the band is underrated even though they were far more popular in the 1970s. I love their music!! This song is definitely one that when I’m listening to it in the car, I will sit in my driveway with this song until the song is over before I get out of the car. Fabulous and the vocals are always on spot!
Kansas was never underrated, even at that time. I lived through that block of time & Kansas was definitely appreciated for their incredible & unique talent, along w/Boston & others. It was a great & prolifically creative time for music!👍😊
Ken ... thanks for this Topeka performance of Kansas. Have seen them 20+ times live since 1974. Like you said, spot on every concert. With new lineup still carrying the torch of their original stuff plus 2 new albums. Best band ever!!
Love Kansas!!! They are my top 3 bands ever!!! So much feeling and well written songs!! The musicianship is top notch!! By the way , when Steve left to form the band streets, Billy Greer ( bassist, singer, acoustic player) came from that band and is still in Kansas after all these years!! He is Awesome as well. Dave hope and Kerry Livgren, Robby Steinhart and Steve are all missed dearly from the fans but the new line ups and members after the original band had and have that same passion to carry the torch and i as a musician and fan am not disappointed at all. They Carry On the music with the skill and passion that the music deserves!!! Kansas is so Awesome!!!! Thank you ken for your words of admirable consent. You know what is good and what lacks . 🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶👍😎
I love listening to bands that have been around for 40 plus years that STILL sounds as good now or even BETTER later on. I can hear some distinct similarities between Steve Walsh's voice and yours as well.
Habit Forming YESS!! Rik Emmett is the most underrated rock vocalist and lead guitarist ever. His vocal range was incredible. IMO, his vocals on “Fight the Good Fight” are otherworldly. I’m not sure Geddy Lee, Steve Perry, Steve Walsh or Brad Delp (RIP) could ever reach and hold those notes for so long and with such clarity!
Kansas is a cut above most rock bands. Like you said, Ken, everything about them is top-notch and professional. And their music will live until the world ends.
What I love about this song is the keyboard and piano, sounds amazing! Being a keyboardist is fantastic. Kansas was and it will always be part of my life, my dad taught me very well on music hahaha also the singing sounds great.
LOVE the band. (The nicest guys you'd ever want to know.) Love Walsh's voice. Huge influence on me. The best "oo" vowel in Rock. Great tone, range, power, phrasing, and soul. Sadly, Walsh's best vocals are not their hits. Hope we see more of him again. I could on about Kansas for hours.
Billy Greer doesn’t get enough credit for holding the vocals together. He came to Kansas from Streets when Walsh returned in 85. Best live band I have seen.
Amazing! I've seen a lot of the classic bands in recent years and, while still enjoyable, you can tell they have lost "something" over the years. But these guys? Wow! Impressive!!
You sound as excited about them as I always am. I was lucky enough to assist Mike Mierau on sound as they performed under the name, AD. Off the hook professionals. As you said, they gave each other space, even more they would switch instruments and parts throughout the show. Also of note. Kerry’s collaboration with Ronnie Dio was amazing.
I absolutely loved seeing Kansas live in concert. I saw them like a half dozen times in the 90's and early 2000's and they were awesome each time. They came around the Baltimore area 3 times the year they released "Freaks of Nature" and I went to all 3 shows.
Awesome that you mention a couple of my favorite artists in one video... John Elefante and Dream Theater!! --Two artists I’ve followed since the early 90s.
Joun Elefante was a fantastic singer/songwriter in Many different bands and solo stuff! He still has his pipes and sings great today! Unlike many other singers! I (being a drummer) have also followed Mike Portnoy (drummer/backup singer) originally from Dream Theater and gone to do many other successful projects. The Best Both!!!!!
Saw them in Atlanta Georgia back in 78. They were amazing!!!!!!! Green Grass and High Tides, the Outlaws. Hughie Thomasson from that band played with Skynyrd for a while until he passed away in 2007. A great loss to music.
Kansas was one of those bands that every time I saw them they were flawless. It didn't matter who the Personnel was in the band they are just consummate musicians and professionals. Just close your eyes and listen to the cacophony of sound and the layering in the perfect harmonies that come from these incredible musicians. As Ken said it's all live there's no tracks here. I'm still astonished at Mr Walsh he still has one of the purest voices I've ever heard. I loved your cover of the song as well Ken. I'm a bass so I've been working on increasing my range. Just wanted to give a shout out to your course and tell everybody it's well worth the money if you really want to learn how to sing and really improve your vocal tone projection and most of all range. God bless Ken. PS I love that shirt!
I love this song, with all the awesome vocals, and riffs, and solos, they just nailed everything. I couldn't possibly be more impressed with their live performance!!! And I dig all those guitars they piled on stage, that's right up my alley.
Funny, just saw Kansas in Rockford a week ago. My wife and I had been on a Kansas kick lately and lo and behold, they were playing nearby. Ronnie Platt singing but very spot on. Ronnie's always been great. Phil Ehart at nearly 70 is still a monster drummer. Puts a lot of younger players to shame. Great show. Spot on all night.
I saw Kansas in 1979 at Alpine Valley (East Troy, WI)(an awesome outdoor venue)... I was very young, lol maybe too young but WOW were they dynamic and energetic! Steve blew me away with his aerobic stunts and masterful vocals... the band was spot on; flawless!! It was pouring rain, the temperature was perfect and it was like the "BEST OF" concert regarding the songs. * Amazing!
You're a true musician at heart if you can appreciate the talent, gifts, professionalism, consistency, skill, musicianship, and consistent commitment to quality by bands like Styx and Kansas. They really are the best of the best as musicians. Thank you for acknowledging them both for it in this video Ken. I concur!
Great to see Kerry doing so well here at this concert. 🙏 You can hear the tension in Steve's cords at times ( especially in Country Fair type settings ) & more head voice, but Steve still sounds fantastic. He was wise to retire & enjoy his Golden Years. Best wishes to them both & RIP to Robby Steihardt. BTW, Outlaws Ken. 6th decade memory eh, LOL. RIP to Hughey Thomasson also. ALSO latter of Skynryd. Green Grass is a killer song & vocals. Sadly, we may have seen the last tour for Gary Rossington, another quiet and unsung guitar hero of mine. So versatile. Alas, I digress. Cheers 🍻
STEVE WALSH, GREG LAKE and BRUCE DICKINSON !!!!! These 3 men helped to further the acrobatics in my Voice. Thanks, KEN, you are always fun to listen too !!!!
I've loved Kansas since I was a kid. My older brother got me into them. Also, I really like Chicago, especially their early stuff. Ken, can you do a review of Chicago and Cetera's vocals?
i remember had like 6 years old and my mom watches Supernatural and i fall in love with the serie at this moment...and then that song just come in the beginning and i just love it, after 13 years i still love with all my heart this song! i love you reactions! sorry my bad english
Same here. Couldn't get a better tune from them if they tried but I love this song so much and every time I hear it I stop EVERYTHING and rock with it! I've even pulled over to listen to it! AWESOME SONG.
@@kentamplin it's beyond marvelous!!! I am trying to learn to play this on my guitar and ... No such luck hahaha my pick keeps plucking the wrong string now and then. These guys really raised the bar in music and I think it's awesome! Maybe someday I'll get it down lol Thanks so much for sharing this and loved your take on it too!!!!
Hey Ken, thanks for calling out the engineering! The unsung heroes who make or break the whole show. Often taken for granted...Ditto on everything else you mentioned.
You might want to look into the new Kansas. Same Kansas style, same great musicianship, but now there are seven of them, so they can play the deep cuts from former albums. Their live sets are 2 and 1/2 hours long and the play albums from start to finish. They also have a new album out in 2016 and are going to have another new one out in the middle of 2020. They are going into the studio after the first of the year. OK, Steve Walsh isn't in the band any more, nor is Kerry Livgren, Dave Hope or Robby Steinhardt, nor John Elefante. But, Phil Ehart is still on drums, and Rich Williams is still smoking it on guitar. Billy Greer has been in the band playing bass now, longer than Dave Hope was in the band. David Ragsdale has been playing the violin in the band for a very long time, too. He also plays very good guitar. And another great guitar player and writer is Zak Rizvi, so they have the potential of three great guitars playing on stage. Tom Brislin is on keyboards and if you Google his name, you'll see just how good his chops are. Ronnie Platt is on vocals and he's not trying to be the new Steve Walsh. Of course, nobody could be. Ronnie is making a name for himself in the band and writing lyrics for the most recent new album and surely for the new one. And David, Tom, Billy and Zak all sing great harmony and Billy even sings lead on some songs. I hate to keep harping about them, but Kansas is still around and they are still rocking. Go to see a live show or purchase the latest album The Prelude Implicit. A great band continuing in their Kansas tradition.
Prog is brilliant, skill and talent, epic tunes, long tunes, and above all skill and talent. Band like Yes and Purple and Rainbow who have gone through line up changes forced and unforced as well. Prog and metal bands are the ones writing tomorrows classic and long and well remembered tunes, not just in for 1 hit song or a few hits, in for the long hall and having a career and tunes they can play for the rest of their lives, hopefully. Thanks once again Ken.
I remember seeing their "Device, Voice, Drum" special in the early 2000's and it blew my mind how great they still were!! Just pure talent in that band!
Man, they’re unbelievable! From the same show Dust In The Wind is mind blowing. The vocal prowess from everyone is spot on but to me they guitar players nailed it. I’m quite a good guitar player but it’s humbling to watch these guys. Not a stray note on Dust and all finger picking
I was at that concert... It was in Topeka because Kerry was playing. Here's trivia... When we were waiting to go into the show some people from Europe that didn't have tickets showed up. They wanted to see Kerry play with the band. Coming to Topeka from Europe is like... 3 flights to get to Kansas City then another hour drive to Topeka. They let them in and gave them great seats.
Can I at least say this? Love Ken Tamplin for this. In addition, if you ever get to see this performance on UA-cam, check out the very end of this with Kansas" reaction to the Fans. This emotional moment at the end, meant so much to them, it is........nice. Their hometown. Phil Ehart, in tears. Love it.
Great video Ken! Recently saw you have some stuff on Spotify and rocked An Axe to Grind. Livin for My Lord and Not Alone really blew my socks off, would love to see you react to 90s high belting Ken Tamplin! Keep up the great work!
Thanks for covering this! :-) I LOVE Kansas - I think they're one of the best prog-rock bands that ever was - I put them up there with Genesis, YES, Styx, ELP, etc. It's a pity so few know the full catalogue of their music. One of my favorite LIVE performances you can find here on UA-cam is from 1975 when they performed "The Pinnacle" on the Don Kirshiner show. They were so young but so amazingly talented - of course they still are! Cheers. :-)
Loved this reaction video! Kansas was my son's first concert at age 4. He was dancing in the aisle and he was getting as much attention as the band LOL! Awesome Ken!
Apparently we like a lot of the same groups. I had no idea when making a comment/reference to this song on another video. Saw Kansas in the 80’s and it was incredible!! Styx, Journey, VH, Judas Priest, Rush, etc.........just incredibly talented musicians and singers. Can only imagine your collection of concert T’s and ticket stubs growing up in that part of the country and so close to that scene.
Incredible artists with such a tight sound. I was amazed that they could still hit those high notes. The professionalism between the band members just give room to each person to shine in ways that you don't normally see in this day and age. The Supernatural series on the CW was able to introduce me to this great band and they live up to their reputation.
Joun Elefante was a fantastic singer/songwriter in Many different bands and solo stuff! He still has his pipes and sings great today! Unlike many other singers!
I think I've heard this song done by easily over a dozen different bands, from Malmsteen to Stryper, and this still sounds the best. I LOVE well done cover tunes but it's always great to hear the original played so expertly.
Brings back memories! Saw them in 1979 at the (how appropriate) Kansas Coliseum in Wichita. In the day, it was one of the bigger arenas in the Midwest. One of the best shows I’ve ever seen! Steve was super high-energy and the music was spot-on. By the way, my date then has now been my wife of 36 years!
Killer band and killer singer. So happy to see you are teaching and bringing along singers and musicians that will bring back the musicianship of bands like Kansas. Modern music is so weak compared to this. God bless and Rock on (Happy Memorial Day as well bro!)
BACK in the days of rock forming bands a lot of the guys in the groups did not know who to select as a frontman,its true,then there were some bands that were assembled or trimmed down with the respective artists to give and THE end sound, of incredible selections,WALSH was a genius selection,you as a vocalist KEN,you know damn well all of those musicians,every band, every time,the vocalist is the reason for the genius musicians carrying the melody,but the voice is the reason for the GLORY of sound projection,its all of it, KANSAS is a band where all the players are just super brilliant,there are no learners in KANSAS,they are all top tier PROS,even when they splashed,this is the one thing that amazes,me,they didn't know how damn good they were,WE TOLD THEM,WE THE WORLD OF ROCK MUSIC LISTENERS,TOLD THEM,LOUDLY-------------GENIUSES LIKE WALSH owe the world nothing in having to continually prove they can wail,its on vinyl and cds and recorded history,thank god its recorded,listen to DOWN THE ROAD 1976 and hear genius,with headphones on,truly genius recording
The first Kansas song i've heard was Dust in the Wind. It's amazing how their live show sounds exactly like the album version, and INSANE how they are still doing it after so long.
Absolutely, Rodrigo!
Did you do one of Alannah Myles Black Velvet?
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Back then the artists sounded the same live and in their albums.
Me too first song. I was sold.💖😎
yes ..Steve Walsh is the epitome of rock vocal royalty. Glad you gave him and the band so much respect. I was able to see him perform a few months before he retired from Kansas. He still gave 100%. Thanks for posting your thoughts.
I'm so bummed...I saw Steve on his last CA show...he was at the Popcorn stand...he motioned to me to come over. for autographs and photos...and I declined (I froze)...I had no idea he was retiring....
I saw Kansas way back in the 80's and the energy that Steve Walsh displayed was incredible. He wore work out shorts and knee pads cuz he was all over the place. One of the best shows I've ever seen. Tickets were $8.50 and they rocked
I still listen to them and love them.They still sound fantastic Ken.Thank you always for who you are,what you do here and your work.
Thank you, Paul. I appreciate that!
Ken, do you know Kerry Livgren? Not only a master composer/orchestrator/lyricist, but a Christian brother too. Definitely someone worth getting to know. He's working on composing a Cantata based on the resurrection of Lazarus, and he's looking for great singers for the piece. You're the man.
I don't him personally.
Yeah! Kansas is my all time favorite since age 15; I was totally drawn to Livgren's journey, plus when i saw them live in 79 I was amazed by everything about them. Steve's voice was so STRONG! Thanks so much Ken.
vince barber Thank you!
Steve walsh is one of the best rock metal standard vocalist of all times.
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I saw Kansas in concert a few months ago in Pittsburgh and they were absolutely amazing!! Ronnie Platt , their vocalist, was fantastic!! One of the best shows I’ve been to in a while!!! ❤️🎶
There is a reason I love to listen to live performances of many a band, there is an energy to it which I love.
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Kansas is a great band and both Steve Walsh and John Elefante are great vocalists!
I agree with You KEN
One if the greatest ballads in Rock history NAILED by the composers
One of the best live bands I've ever heard.
Awesome!
When rock truly kicked ass...and my ass was bruised all the time....miss Kerry..Thanks Ken
Kerr was there
I own this CD and it is utterly amazing. I've been a Kansas fan for decades. Thank you for doing this video, Ken. I really like hearing your take on these classics. You rock.
Amazing reaction to an amazing Band Ken. Kansas was one of those bands that had so much talent. They never ever got the recognition they deserved for whatever reason in my opinion. I love the fact they stuck to there guns and played music and sang what they were convicted to sing. Very spiritual stuff in a non spiritual Genre. very few bands at this time were writing these types of lyrics and being successful. There is so much in this song as far as playing and nailing it. I don't care how old they are. this is how you do it. they are schooling this younger generation in this video.
I remember seeing kansas live several times they were always unbelievable. Very very under rated
My grandma was lifelong friends with Steve Walsh's mother. Never got the chance to meet him but, admire his musicianship, for sure.
Kansas is awesome!!! I think the band is underrated even though they were far more popular in the 1970s. I love their music!! This song is definitely one that when I’m listening to it in the car, I will sit in my driveway with this song until the song is over before I get out of the car. Fabulous and the vocals are always on spot!
I love them too, Monterey!
Kansas was never underrated, even at that time. I lived through that block of time & Kansas was definitely appreciated for their incredible & unique talent, along w/Boston & others. It was a great & prolifically creative time for music!👍😊
Steve Walsh was one of my favourite vocalists and one of the best vocalists ever. AND a great keyboardist 🤘
All true! Thanks, Brian.
Ken ... thanks for this Topeka performance of Kansas. Have seen them 20+ times live since 1974. Like you said, spot on every concert. With new lineup still carrying the torch of their original stuff plus 2 new albums. Best band ever!!
Awesome!
I could listen to Ken talk about music (and hear him sing) all day long! Music is an essentiell part of life!
It absolutely is, Jessica!
Love Kansas!!! They are my top 3 bands ever!!! So much feeling and well written songs!! The musicianship is top notch!! By the way , when Steve left to form the band streets, Billy Greer ( bassist, singer, acoustic player) came from that band and is still in Kansas after all these years!! He is Awesome as well. Dave hope and Kerry Livgren, Robby Steinhart and Steve are all missed dearly from the fans but the new line ups and members after the original band had and have that same passion to carry the torch and i as a musician and fan am not disappointed at all. They Carry On the music with the skill and passion that the music deserves!!! Kansas is so Awesome!!!! Thank you ken for your words of admirable consent. You know what is good and what lacks . 🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶👍😎
I love listening to bands that have been around for 40 plus years that STILL sounds as good now or even BETTER later on. I can hear some distinct similarities between Steve Walsh's voice and yours as well.
Great band Ken! Can't wait for Triumph.
Habit Forming YESS!! Rik Emmett is the most underrated rock vocalist and lead guitarist ever. His vocal range was incredible. IMO, his vocals on “Fight the Good Fight” are otherworldly. I’m not sure Geddy Lee, Steve Perry, Steve Walsh or Brad Delp (RIP) could ever reach and hold those notes for so long and with such clarity!
Kansas is a cut above most rock bands. Like you said, Ken, everything about them is top-notch and professional. And their music will live until the world ends.
What I love about this song is the keyboard and piano, sounds amazing! Being a keyboardist is fantastic. Kansas was and it will always be part of my life, my dad taught me very well on music hahaha also the singing sounds great.
LOVE the band. (The nicest guys you'd ever want to know.) Love Walsh's voice. Huge influence on me. The best "oo" vowel in Rock. Great tone, range, power, phrasing, and soul. Sadly, Walsh's best vocals are not their hits. Hope we see more of him again. I could on about Kansas for hours.
Billy Greer doesn’t get enough credit for holding the vocals together. He came to Kansas from Streets when Walsh returned in 85. Best live band I have seen.
Billy Greer (since Streets) has DONE all the heavy lifting in that band. So underrated and sounds just like Walsh...
Amazing! I've seen a lot of the classic bands in recent years and, while still enjoyable, you can tell they have lost "something" over the years. But these guys? Wow! Impressive!!
Barbara Mallow Kansas is amazeballs.
You sound as excited about them as I always am.
I was lucky enough to assist Mike Mierau on sound as they performed under the name, AD. Off the hook professionals. As you said, they gave each other space, even more they would switch instruments and parts throughout the show.
Also of note. Kerry’s collaboration with Ronnie Dio was amazing.
That's awesome, Papparratzi!
I absolutely loved seeing Kansas live in concert. I saw them like a half dozen times in the 90's and early 2000's and they were awesome each time. They came around the Baltimore area 3 times the year they released "Freaks of Nature" and I went to all 3 shows.
Royce B They are awesome!
Awesome that you mention a couple of my favorite artists in one video... John Elefante and Dream Theater!! --Two artists I’ve followed since the early 90s.
Joun Elefante was a fantastic singer/songwriter in Many different bands and solo stuff! He still has his pipes and sings great today! Unlike many other singers! I (being a drummer) have also followed Mike Portnoy (drummer/backup singer) originally from Dream Theater and gone to do many other successful projects. The Best Both!!!!!
Absolutely fantastic. It's amazing to see very old bands like that, still playing and still doing everything greatly. Look at these vocals😮
Hard to beat a young Steve Walsh, one of best pure singing voices of all time, love him on The Pinnacle .
What a voice, BrentMB79!
@@kentamplin you aren't too shabby yourself Ken!
Loved Kansas as a kid. Was on a honeymoon with rock and roll around that time.
Such a great band!
Kansas is awesome! Learning dust in the wind on the acoustic guitar 🎸 now
Saw them in Atlanta Georgia back in 78. They were amazing!!!!!!! Green Grass and High Tides, the Outlaws. Hughie Thomasson from that band played with Skynyrd for a while until he passed away in 2007. A great loss to music.
Karen Lovett 👍👍👍
KEN TAMPLIN
KANSAS IS AWESOME!
They sure are, ROCKETJEFF!
@@kentamplin
So are you,friend!
Such a great choice for a song and band. You made my day highlighting this incredible band
Kansas is Awesome !!!🙂🖒
I agree, dan!
omg they are almost perfect live. Love this song and band.
Wow, they sound exactly like the recording, incredible
Michael Rau Amazing musicians.
SUCH amazing talent!!!!!
Dave C. Yes, indeed!
Kansas was one of those bands that every time I saw them they were flawless. It didn't matter who the Personnel was in the band they are just consummate musicians and professionals. Just close your eyes and listen to the cacophony of sound and the layering in the perfect harmonies that come from these incredible musicians. As Ken said it's all live there's no tracks here. I'm still astonished at Mr Walsh he still has one of the purest voices I've ever heard. I loved your cover of the song as well Ken. I'm a bass so I've been working on increasing my range. Just wanted to give a shout out to your course and tell everybody it's well worth the money if you really want to learn how to sing and really improve your vocal tone projection and most of all range. God bless Ken. PS I love that shirt!
Bill Hassell Agree, agree, agree.
One of my dad's favorite bands :)
I love this song, with all the awesome vocals, and riffs, and solos, they just nailed everything. I couldn't possibly be more impressed with their live performance!!!
And I dig all those guitars they piled on stage, that's right up my alley.
I love it too, Stretch Opotomus!
Funny, just saw Kansas in Rockford a week ago. My wife and I had been on a Kansas kick lately and lo and behold, they were playing nearby. Ronnie Platt singing but very spot on. Ronnie's always been great. Phil Ehart at nearly 70 is still a monster drummer. Puts a lot of younger players to shame. Great show. Spot on all night.
That's awesome, Jeff!
Younger or Older they still sound great and jam!
Absolutely, Joe!
I saw Kansas in 1979 at Alpine Valley (East Troy, WI)(an awesome outdoor venue)... I was very young, lol maybe too young but WOW were they dynamic and energetic! Steve blew me away with his aerobic stunts and masterful vocals... the band was spot on; flawless!! It was pouring rain, the temperature was perfect and it was like the "BEST OF" concert regarding the songs. * Amazing!
You're a true musician at heart if you can appreciate the talent, gifts, professionalism, consistency, skill, musicianship, and consistent commitment to quality by bands like Styx and Kansas. They really are the best of the best as musicians. Thank you for acknowledging them both for it in this video Ken. I concur!
Great to see Kerry doing so well here at this concert. 🙏 You can hear the tension in Steve's cords at times ( especially in Country Fair type settings ) & more head voice, but Steve still sounds fantastic. He was wise to retire & enjoy his Golden Years. Best wishes to them both & RIP to Robby Steihardt. BTW, Outlaws Ken. 6th decade memory eh, LOL. RIP to Hughey Thomasson also. ALSO latter of Skynryd. Green Grass is a killer song & vocals. Sadly, we may have seen the last tour for Gary Rossington, another quiet and unsung guitar hero of mine. So versatile. Alas, I digress. Cheers 🍻
The musical journey this song takes you on is unrivaled, in my opinion.
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I was at this concert. It doesn't seem that long ago but it was 14 years ago. Kerry Livgren and Steve Morse made appearances.
Wow, blast from past at 15, listened to that album over and over. Thanks again Ken, they sound great.
ONE OF THE BEST SONGS EVER WRITTEN------------------
Indeed!
STEVE WALSH, GREG LAKE and BRUCE DICKINSON !!!!!
These 3 men helped to further the acrobatics in my Voice.
Thanks, KEN, you are always fun to listen too !!!!
I've loved Kansas since I was a kid. My older brother got me into them. Also, I really like Chicago, especially their early stuff. Ken, can you do a review of Chicago and Cetera's vocals?
PikaPresSMC1 Thanks for the suggestion.
i remember had like 6 years old and my mom watches Supernatural and i fall in love with the serie at this moment...and then that song just come in the beginning and i just love it, after 13 years i still love with all my heart this song! i love you reactions!
sorry my bad english
That's my ultimate favorite song by the band!!!!!!! Thanks so much for doing this the harmony and guitar part is my favorite!!!!!!
Jsusfrk20 It's marvelous!
Same here. Couldn't get a better tune from them if they tried but I love this song so much and every time I hear it I stop EVERYTHING and rock with it! I've even pulled over to listen to it! AWESOME SONG.
@@kentamplin it's beyond marvelous!!! I am trying to learn to play this on my guitar and ... No such luck hahaha my pick keeps plucking the wrong string now and then.
These guys really raised the bar in music and I think it's awesome! Maybe someday I'll get it down lol
Thanks so much for sharing this and loved your take on it too!!!!
Hey Ken, thanks for calling out the engineering! The unsung heroes who make or break the whole show. Often taken for granted...Ditto on everything else you mentioned.
You might want to look into the new Kansas. Same Kansas style, same great musicianship, but now there are seven of them, so they can play the deep cuts from former albums. Their live sets are 2 and 1/2 hours long and the play albums from start to finish. They also have a new album out in 2016 and are going to have another new one out in the middle of 2020. They are going into the studio after the first of the year.
OK, Steve Walsh isn't in the band any more, nor is Kerry Livgren, Dave Hope or Robby Steinhardt, nor John Elefante. But, Phil Ehart is still on drums, and Rich Williams is still smoking it on guitar. Billy Greer has been in the band playing bass now, longer than Dave Hope was in the band.
David Ragsdale has been playing the violin in the band for a very long time, too. He also plays very good guitar. And another great guitar player and writer is Zak Rizvi, so they have the potential of three great guitars playing on stage. Tom Brislin is on keyboards and if you Google his name, you'll see just how good his chops are.
Ronnie Platt is on vocals and he's not trying to be the new Steve Walsh. Of course, nobody could be. Ronnie is making a name for himself in the band and writing lyrics for the most recent new album and surely for the new one. And David, Tom, Billy and Zak all sing great harmony and Billy even sings lead on some songs.
I hate to keep harping about them, but Kansas is still around and they are still rocking. Go to see a live show or purchase the latest album The Prelude Implicit. A great band continuing in their Kansas tradition.
Prog is brilliant, skill and talent, epic tunes, long tunes, and above all skill and talent. Band like Yes and Purple and Rainbow who have gone through line up changes forced and unforced as well. Prog and metal bands are the ones writing tomorrows classic and long and well remembered tunes, not just in for 1 hit song or a few hits, in for the long hall and having a career and tunes they can play for the rest of their lives, hopefully. Thanks once again Ken.
Amazing they sond like that after all these years. Ken is so enthusiastic about this tune . fun to watch.
Hi Ken and Bob! Please do a vocal coach reaction to the great Michael Hutchence. Also, please do a reaction to Roy Orbison. Thanks!
This also is one of my favorite songs ever, I love everything about it, the production, the vocal harmonies, the riffs, etc. Thanks for this video 💪
I'm so glad you enjoyed it, Lucas!
I remember seeing their "Device, Voice, Drum" special in the early 2000's and it blew my mind how great they still were!! Just pure talent in that band!
Ken I love your reactions. Steve still had it in this performance!
And they were beautiful.😎🤣They always gave me chills.Still do.
Rock on! 😀👍
Man, they’re unbelievable! From the same show Dust In The Wind is mind blowing. The vocal prowess from everyone is spot on but to me they guitar players nailed it. I’m quite a good guitar player but it’s humbling to watch these guys. Not a stray note on Dust and all finger picking
Scott Schmitz your not as good as you think!!
I love Kansas!!! Please, react to John Elefante. I really love his vocal work in Kansas.
I was at that concert... It was in Topeka because Kerry was playing. Here's trivia... When we were waiting to go into the show some people from Europe that didn't have tickets showed up. They wanted to see Kerry play with the band. Coming to Topeka from Europe is like... 3 flights to get to Kansas City then another hour drive to Topeka. They let them in and gave them great seats.
Awesome!
BRAVO! Great commentary on one of the greatest bands of all time Ken!Great job! Love your channel!
What a great band they are!
Can I at least say this? Love Ken Tamplin for this. In addition, if you ever get to see this performance on UA-cam, check out the very end of this with Kansas" reaction to the Fans. This emotional moment at the end, meant so much to them, it is........nice. Their hometown. Phil Ehart, in tears. Love it.
Awesome 👍. Thanks for following me on Instagram. That was an unexpected surprise. I always enjoy your reviews.
Thanks Mama Jody Lynn!
It's actually the white haired dude who sings the choruses (killer voice !), with the 1st singer switching to backing vocals.
Great video Ken! Recently saw you have some stuff on Spotify and rocked An Axe to Grind. Livin for My Lord and Not Alone really blew my socks off, would love to see you react to 90s high belting Ken Tamplin! Keep up the great work!
Thanks for the compliment, Link the Tyrant!
@@kentamplin 4 thumbs up Mr. Tamplin!
Thanks for covering this! :-) I LOVE Kansas - I think they're one of the best prog-rock bands that ever was - I put them up there with Genesis, YES, Styx, ELP, etc. It's a pity so few know the full catalogue of their music. One of my favorite LIVE performances you can find here on UA-cam is from 1975 when they performed "The Pinnacle" on the Don Kirshiner show. They were so young but so amazingly talented - of course they still are! Cheers. :-)
I'll have to check that out, Delphi333. Thanks!
Ken, may I suggest a Kansas, Part 2? The earlier Kansas... live on Don Kirshner's Rock Concert, or their 1980 live stuff? Thanks for considering.
Loved this reaction video! Kansas was my son's first concert at age 4. He was dancing in the aisle and he was getting as much attention as the band LOL! Awesome Ken!
All of Kansas' stuff is amazing as far as their singing and musicianship. They also made it accessible for non-musicians which was a real feat.
Scott C 👍👍👍
Apparently we like a lot of the same groups. I had no idea when making a comment/reference to this song on another video. Saw Kansas in the 80’s and it was incredible!! Styx, Journey, VH, Judas Priest, Rush, etc.........just incredibly talented musicians and singers. Can only imagine your collection of concert T’s and ticket stubs growing up in that part of the country and so close to that scene.
Incredible artists with such a tight sound. I was amazed that they could still hit those high notes. The professionalism between the band members just give room to each person to shine in ways that you don't normally see in this day and age. The Supernatural series on the CW was able to introduce me to this great band and they live up to their reputation.
Steve is using a Heil PR-35 & PR-22 for this concert. Great mics, 1-1/2" diaphragm really does a great job. Great for male vocals especially.
Love Kansas, love all the members, Billy is a personal friend of mine. Grew up here in East Tenn, great person, great musician.
Joun Elefante was a fantastic singer/songwriter in Many different bands and solo stuff! He still has his pipes and sings great today! Unlike many other singers!
Really enjoyed that Ken - ok will admit to remembering them - only just lol - they were an inspirational band!
Grate reaction ! You can see the the joy in your expressions . I guess it's the same if I was being watched . Makes you feel great/young . Awesome .
Kansas, man man.
This music remember me so much the Supernatural serie. I love it.
Thanks Ken. Good job
I think I've heard this song done by easily over a dozen different bands, from Malmsteen to Stryper, and this still sounds the best. I LOVE well done cover tunes but it's always great to hear the original played so expertly.
Calvin Vice Yes it is!
Brings back memories! Saw them in 1979 at the (how appropriate) Kansas Coliseum in Wichita. In the day, it was one of the bigger arenas in the Midwest. One of the best shows I’ve ever seen! Steve was super high-energy and the music was spot-on. By the way, my date then has now been my wife of 36 years!
Beautiful
Killer band and killer singer. So happy to see you are teaching and bringing along singers and musicians that will bring back the musicianship of bands like Kansas. Modern music is so weak compared to this. God bless and Rock on (Happy Memorial Day as well bro!)
jcoulter43 Yep. Killer.
Thank you thank you for talking about the musicianship and the singing.
I love this music and I like you breaking it down. Please do more. ❤️❤️❤️❤️
Gine Sena ❤️
Man! They do still sound great...😮
Being a shy teenager in the late seventies, I appreciated the philosophical meanings in Kansas' music...
I'm 24 and only recently heard this song, but I really like this song and style. I have to learn the lyrics, so I can sing it. :)
Kristóf Kovács Yes you do!
@@kentamplin Hell yeah! I just sang the song. :D
BACK in the days of rock forming bands a lot of the guys in the groups did not know who to select as a frontman,its true,then there were some bands that were assembled or trimmed down with the respective artists to give and THE end sound, of incredible selections,WALSH was a genius selection,you as a vocalist KEN,you know damn well all of those musicians,every band, every time,the vocalist is the reason for the genius musicians carrying the melody,but the voice is the reason for the GLORY of sound projection,its all of it, KANSAS is a band where all the players are just super brilliant,there are no learners in KANSAS,they are all top tier PROS,even when they splashed,this is the one thing that amazes,me,they didn't know how damn good they were,WE TOLD THEM,WE THE WORLD OF ROCK MUSIC LISTENERS,TOLD THEM,LOUDLY-------------GENIUSES LIKE WALSH owe the world nothing in having to continually prove they can wail,its on vinyl and cds and recorded history,thank god its recorded,listen to DOWN THE ROAD 1976 and hear genius,with headphones on,truly genius recording
Love Kansas ,love sicronized vocalss👏👏👏👏
Another stellar band! Even if you hadn't said it, I would've known you are a musician. Excellent work! Keep it up, because I'll continue watching.
Glad you're here, Terri!
@@kentamplin thanks! I'm glad you're here, also! :) I'm sure I'll be binge-watching your show for a good part of today :D
I'm from Brazil and your reactions are great. When I listen to this song, Supernatural comes to my mind, haha.
I don't know about music much but when Steve Walsh sing live dust in the wind i am just wow i think he is a masterpiece and a school how to sing
Thanks for the visit. Rock on!