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Well. Not really. There was a recession, high unemployment, an intractable inflation problem that continued for years, and a general feeling of malaise and decline in America. That is what the song is addressing. Along with Dennis DeYoungs’ longstanding marriage. So nostalgia is a disguise and THESE are the best of times
@@RoadTripzz14Well said. I'm 67. I love the past, including music, movies, sports, and people. But damn, I'm also thrilled about the present, and I look so forward to what the future has in store. Try to enjoy. It's a fabulous world. Go to a club, listen, dance if you want. You're not too old. Act like it.
To everyone under 40, unless this world changes, right now is YOUR best of times. My generation had the 70's & 80's. Our music and love(s) and our cars were all that was good. At the time WE thought life sucked !! How wrong WE were! Looking back they were AMAZING! You younger people liking those times didn't live it. Sooo, enjoy your youth and live life to the fullest while you can, because Old Man Time sneaks up on you faster than you would like!
Can't believe Styx isn't in the rock in roll hall of fame yet, such a talented band. Whoever thinks Styx should be inducted into the rock n roll hall of fame, like this comment
WHAT!!! I can't believe what I just read! Styx, of all bands, still not in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame?! I first fell in love with Styx after hearing "Mr. Roboto" in 1983 at 11; now 52, marveling at how deep the music scene has gone to hell these days!
The line about people locked inside ,end of paradise, me and my wife cried, she was dying of an internal ailment,, Covid was all around, but we had the best of times. RIP Karen
“I wish this summer wind could bring back paradise…” This line brings out a longing in my heart for days gone forever. I’m 54 now and I can honestly say that 1985-1995 probably were the best of times, at least for one old man in East Tennessee.
I'm 77 pal...this week and the mid 60s....the summer of 66 knocked me down. I had it all....ALL while my friends went to hell across the pond to be sacrificed. WHY? If you don't know you are very, very slow.
be sure to see Tommy Shaw doing his music with KIDS and orchestras here on YT. that is the way Styx was in its original appeal to the same age-group too many years ago....
Styx has an uncommon voice effect: they collectively form a voice as if it was a synthesized one. I don't understand how they do that, but it seems to me that it's mainly the voices of J.Y. and Shaw in falsetto. I have seen that same effect only in Queen and ELO. Does anybody know if that effect has a name?
Yes meaning don't mention Words to Key Largo we had it all too Turn Back The Clock list can go on just a few Songs in the 80s and many many more mean something
Emotions what we feeling the last few years i could harp on endless list about the 80s what it meant a different World the world was alive whoever got to see it The Best Of Times the 80s another dimension portal league scale class planet the 80s i would go in a heartbeat or my spirit guide me and never want to leave and the 80s can go on forever that be a wish dream fantasy fairytale cause bein a kid was best toys cartoons food entertainment we only had 2channels VCR, Video Games etc etc
Sounds almost like the Camden NJ show I just saw on July 28th. It was my first ever concert at 61 years old, and I really enjoyed it. I agree, it took me back to a simpler time in my life as well. I was there with a friend who was visiting from Florida, and she was wearing a Styx Tampa 1993 shirt, which was pretty unique there. I also agree with some of the Dennis Deyoung comments. It is very unfortunate they're not all together, and it's basically ego driven. They need to put that crap aside for the fans and get together in a good tour! All in all, it was a really good time!
DDY is often forgotten as one of the great rock voices of his era. People recall Perry, Gramm, Bowie, Cronin, and Mercury but DeYoung belongs among those greats.
I totally agree. He has a better voice than all those you mentioned though Perry is very close behind. Only Russell Hitchcock from Air Supply can match de Young.
@FIREMEDIC 2717 If you're gonna make a statement like "all the original members", at least be right or expect correction. John Curulewski was the original guitarist alongside JY.
Fantastic. Absolutely just as good as it has ever been. When we grew up in the 80s, we never thought the 80s would be anything special - looking back now it definitely was the best of times. I feel sorry for kids today, they missed the best decade ever.
I was born in ‘79 - so please forgive my opinion that most ’80’s rock is synth heavy trash. Tommy Shaw and James Young are very competent rock guitarists that I will always respect immensely, however.
true, they are both very talented, I just hope they will reunite for 1 very very last time for the sake of us ( the fans) , and sing this song at the very last as bonus song.
Local city magazine had a feature article 50 best rock songs of all time where a band could only have 1 of their songs on the list anyway Styx made the list with the song too muchvtimr hands i think voters missed the boat there wow what a timeless amazing song right here from Illinois band
A classic rock ballad from a classic rock band from an epic era of phenomenally great music. One of their very best. Some of you might even say their very best .
All these years later I still get goosebumps and sad during the bridge. “Our memories of yesterday will last a lifetime, we’ll take the best, forget the rest, and someday we’ll find these are the best of times”.
I so remember this anthem as a “coming of age” young adult circa 1981. I can’t listen without a lump in my throat, and a dull ache in my chest for that most wonderful time of my life!!! ❤️🙏❤️
Classically trained. He tends to sing on the flat side & on long tones doesn't correct. I can buy that--good voice, hard parts--lotta jumps in this song--all well handled
@@catholicdad amazing they didn’t have auto tune like performers have now…. The bands from this era sound as good in concert as they do on vinyl. No one from the 90’s on can wear that badge. ❤
For sure the music and lyrics they made was unique and one.of a k8nd!kind! They are so deserving of being inducted in. The hall of fame for sure I so agree with you hey.whoever agrees could you write a comment?
@@tommyshaw4050 Thank you! I'm doing very well here in Australia. We are coming out of winter now, which I spent a lot of time listening to classics I loved as a kid, including this song. As a teen in the early 80's, my go to request on the radio was Babe. I think they got sick of me calling!!!
I have to admit, it was, the Pieces of Eight, my first concert in US. My first concert in my life and my first group that I ever saw live, in concert. What a show it was. Everything smelled like cannabis, we were young and full of life and had so much fun at the concert. No, I didn't try anything that night, but enjoyed the show, the lights and the music. What an incredible time it was, the 80s, the music and the crowd, all having fun and enjoying music together for the first time and yes, I bought my first Rock tshirt. What an amazing experience and memories.
No tats, no piercings, no weird hair or crazy-assed stage antics. Just pure talent, plain and simple. Yes, I was there and I breathed it, lived it loved every minute of it. I wish this summer wind could bring paradise.
@@greenAbbot No background singers either. They’re excellent 3-part harmonizing leaves no need. 💕 P.S. I saw their Grand Illusion 1978 tour concert in NY and their 1981 Paradise tour concert in NY. I am 2 years younger than Dennis and I still have a crush on him! And I still love the Styx of years ago before Tommy quit the band.
This was STYX at it's best of times. At the apex of their collaborations, the best line-up of musicians that sang to me on my younger years (I'll be 60 in three months), Dennis DeYoung, Tommy Shaw, the Panozzo brothers John and Chuck and James Young. This song brings some of the best memories I've ever had.The best of music to soothe the anguish and pains of the worst of times we're living today. God bless us all!
@@AngelOfDeath420 I basically boo Shaw and JY. The other 3 are talented musicians and not the ones selfishly depriving the fans of a farewell tour with Dennis. They say "The fans are what is what's most important" but it's BS. Obviously their Egos are, or they'd do it one last time for the fans. TS says he's "over it and has let go of his grudges". Well, Styx with DDY fans say "Prove it" or it's just PR lip service.
Thought of this song as well, and also thought how this song is ultimately optimistic. This too shall pass!!!!!! "When I'm alone with you, everything's alright"
Who's watching in 2024! This real. Music real musicianship 💯 vs the crap today OMG 😳 man this takes me back to 8th grade 1981 our theme song for our school year was this song the best of times for sure 💯💯 nothing can touch our music 🎶🎶🎶🎤 gen x baby 🎸🎸
So relevant today!!!! Enjoy your family!! Take advantage of this time to grow closer to your kids and rekindle your friendship with the love of your life!
This song brings back fond memories of the best times of my life!! The 70's to mid 80's,The world was much better back then, and people were much friendlier, and music was way more fun and peaceful. Not Violent, and degrading like nowadays, I really, really wish I could go back to those days, I miss them so, Great Memories.
michael chavez What scares me is: 20 years from now will we/people be saying that about THESE times now? Flash ahead to 2040..."wow, I really miss the good old days of 2020". Okay, I'm just a glass-half-empty person I guess. I totally agree with your comment. :)
Yep I was there living every bit of it .. the 80s were the best time .. you could to literally what ever you wanted great musicians.. fantastic ladies.. 😍 .. work was easy .. the party’s where full of fun .. nothing was rally complicated
This is Australia 2019, i am 56 years of age and i remember when one of my first girlfriends and were together this song was playing and it was a very exciting time in our lives, because it was of our first love, and the music was fantastic and this was the music that made our love even more comportment in these days.I still listen to music of this era, and it does not really matter from which country you are from this song is very important to you youth and be proud of it.
I grew up listening to Styx and loved Dennis DeYoung's and Tommy Shaw's vocals, as well as JY's. The whole group had such harmony. I didn't forget the Panozzo Brothers!
I grew up as a teen in the 80s so I'm gen x and I can't believe that it took me this long to realize Styx was among my top ten favorite bands of all times. Boy were they good! 😀
I had watched a mini-series for A Tale of Two Cities and read the book just before or after hearing this song for the first time and I always associated it with the French Revolution and thought of that show, which sucked because I love the song but couldn't stop myself from associating it with decapitations (It was the Best of Times; it was the worst of times). Almost 40 years later I have something more current to associate it with -- and not as bloody.
Such a timeless song! Very unsettling how predictive it is, but an overall BEAUTIFUL message. This whole lockdown thing will either bring our spirits down, or help us become stronger than ever. If you care to watch, I made a video about that... and a group of (sticks) make a fun appearance. 😄 Peace, everybody!!✌💓 ua-cam.com/video/kAcfYTvVtzo/v-deo.html
The Best Of Times the 80s,Styx aswell have along list of stuff it's ashamed the radio stations in this island country don't play them enough perfection pop/rock band deserves more this was Song 33 on MTV a great perfect mix that im researching on You Tube suxs getting old hard to believe coming and to over 40years gosh but blessed and part of the greatest decade of all time never to forget miss it so much oh hail the 80s
Nope- 2022 Baby. Happy Birthday To me. Grew up in Chicago, where Styx is from. This was also our HS Prom song 1985. Those truly were the best of times!!🤟
One of the very first songs MTV played in August 1981. Can you believe it’s been 37 years?! I remember listening to this song a lot the Spring and Summer of 1981...What a good time to be a kid.
One of the greatest memories I'll ever have was getting my allowance after doing my chores and asking my dad to take me to turtle's record store so I could get the new styx album. My dad said "sticks? Hell if you want sticks there are a bunch in back in the field".
That is similar to my mother telling me Christmas in 1978 when I opened an album I requested: "I didn't think I was going to find it, then I told the guy at Record Realm I was looking for an album with something about foreigners and eye problems" . . . They were able to figure out; I got Double Vision by Foreigner, LOL!!!!
Good old Budget Tapes & Records on Broadway. If only I could step into a time machine. Life was so wonderful back then. Late into the night listening to my new albums on a Montgomery Ward stereo with those big headphones with the coiled cord. Just the glow of the stereo in the room dreaming about my school crush.
@@sokodad same here. You just pretty much described my late elementary school and middle school years. I was lucky enough to have my own phone line so there were some nights that we would stay on the phone till 11 or even midnight( this was middle school of course). What I wouldn't give to go back to those days and nights. Just good ole simple times
@@bubwal23xifan and the sleep WAS heaven...didnt want to get up on a Monday after a weeknd with friends...even worse if it was a rainy Monday...that 🛌 bed felt even greater
Hello 👋 Renee How're you doing. Thanks for this comment, I'm nothing without fans like you who appreciate my musical craftiness It's nice meeting you here.
Even though the world is in turmoil and turning upside down, this song gives me hope to face the problems of today. Saw Styxx when I was 17 and will always remember that concert. They are timeless!
@paul sticks World wide it's estimated 125,000 babies are murdered everyday. I'm sure Many who had abortions are the same people who call you a murderer for going outside without a mask.. Priorities right.. But of course, that's Your choice! I'd say, Quite a few hypocrites. But, Maybe it's just a well deserved Judgement.
I just saw Dennis' home video of this awesome song! He's STILL got it!!! This song is special to me as it was my high school class of '81's class song and still one of my all time favorite Styx songs!
Styx music never gets old hearing. They were an amazing group. I wish they were still playing together.
Hell Yeah 😮😮Those cheeseburger NIGHTS😅😅😅😊😊😊😂😂
Still are amazing, I saw them last night. They still bring it.
@@jeffreynichols9336 Still missing Dennis though
They still tour
There will never be another band like Styx. They will always be special. Incredibly talented .
I Absolutely Agree 😊🎉😊
Yes 🇧🇷
He was absolutely right... Those were the best of times....
Well. Not really. There was a recession, high unemployment, an intractable inflation problem that continued for years, and a general feeling of malaise and decline in America. That is what the song is addressing. Along with Dennis DeYoungs’ longstanding marriage. So nostalgia is a disguise and THESE are the best of times
@@RoadTripzz14Well said. I'm 67. I love the past, including music, movies, sports, and people. But damn, I'm also thrilled about the present, and I look so forward to what the future has in store. Try to enjoy. It's a fabulous world. Go to a club, listen, dance if you want. You're not too old. Act like it.
Absolutely!
@@RoadTripzz14have you not looked where we are right now in the world?
Absolutely 💯 😊
To everyone under 40, unless this world changes, right now is YOUR best of times. My generation had the 70's & 80's. Our music and love(s) and our cars were all that was good. At the time WE thought life sucked !! How wrong WE were! Looking back they were AMAZING! You younger people liking those times didn't live it. Sooo, enjoy your youth and live life to the fullest while you can, because Old Man Time sneaks up on you faster than you would like!
How true.
1973 here
1967. I've lived it all. Military included. 80s and 90s were bitchin. My Chevelles and Chevy IIs were awesome as well.
I was there for the 70s and 80s rocking it
I would never change anything about it.
Boy ain't that right!
Dennis DeYoung used Suspended Chords SOO Much in his Songs. 1. Lady 2. Babe I Love and 3. Best of Times all have that same Bass and Suspended Chords
The bassist in a tuxedo,🤵🏻 class…
How could anyone say that2020 was the best of times!!!!!!!
Definitely not!
They were a little before 2020😂
Can't believe Styx isn't in the rock in roll hall of fame yet, such a talented band. Whoever thinks Styx should be inducted into the rock n roll hall of fame, like this comment
Eh styx is good don't get me wrong, but I'm rooting for ozzy. Like THIS comment if you think he should be inducted into rock n roll hall of fame.
I can.
The hall sucks!
@@carsonbeasley9223ozzy is getting in
Styx and Jethro Tull are some of the biggest sore spots missing in the hall of fame, amongst others
WHAT!!! I can't believe what I just read! Styx, of all bands, still not in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame?! I first fell in love with Styx after hearing "Mr. Roboto" in 1983 at 11; now 52, marveling at how deep the music scene has gone to hell these days!
My mother would sing this song to me when I was a child to help me sleep. Something I will never forget, love you mom I'll never forget you ❤
SENDING HUGS 😊
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Best of music. Surreal at times, looking back so fondly on the 70’s and 80’s. So much fun and we didn’t even realize it.
The best Of Time 80's ❤
The line about people locked inside ,end of paradise, me and my wife cried, she was dying of an internal ailment,, Covid was all around, but we had the best of times. RIP Karen
Many hugs to you.
God bless!
Oh Mr. Dennis De Young!!! You were so right those were the best of times.!!!!!
“I wish this summer wind could bring back paradise…” This line brings out a longing in my heart for days gone forever.
I’m 54 now and I can honestly say that 1985-1995 probably were the best of times, at least for one old man in East Tennessee.
Diddo!!! Best music, best times without the stupid Internet
ur CORRECT!
❤
I'm 77 pal...this week and the mid 60s....the summer of 66 knocked me down.
I had it all....ALL while my friends went to hell across the pond to be sacrificed. WHY?
If you don't know you are very, very slow.
This ole Kentucky boy couldn't agree more with his Tennessee neighbor. Cheers to you, brother.
The Greatest, the Original Styx, the only one Styx. Thank you
They don't make em like this anymore. You won't find any music like this in 2023. God I miss the 80's!!!
"Our memories of yesterday will last a lifetime..." God I love that part.
My fav " I wish the Summer winds would bring back Paradise"
❤️
best styx song. hey check out my improv channel. ok bye for now
I’ll take any risk to tie back the hands of time…. Priceless
The best of times were growing up with Styx in the 70s and 80s 🔥
Absolutely
Love you all❤
FACTS!! 👆🏼
Tommy Shaw is so underrated, with his fantastic lead guitar, vocal harmony. Loved these guys from the very beginning.
be sure to see Tommy Shaw doing his music with KIDS and orchestras here on YT. that is the way Styx was in its original appeal to the same age-group too many years ago....
And james young, the george harrison of styx, particularry since he only does 1 or 2 tunes per album
@@tsitracommunications2884 James is almost as good as Tommy. He could perfectly be a lead guitar in any band, but here he has Tommy ahead
@@marcelobaez6115 that he is as good as tommy
Styx has an uncommon voice effect: they collectively form a voice as if it was a synthesized one. I don't understand how they do that, but it seems to me that it's mainly the voices of J.Y. and Shaw in falsetto. I have seen that same effect only in Queen and ELO. Does anybody know if that effect has a name?
STYX is timeless. I have been listening to them for 40 years.
50 for me.
You got a witness on that son.
Who ever would have thought this song would have such meaning today ❤
Yes meaning don't mention Words to Key Largo we had it all too Turn Back The Clock list can go on just a few Songs in the 80s and many many more mean something
Me.
Tears flowing down, I'm 68 Years old, always remember the best of times in life.
I'm with you brother. ❤️
62 I'm in the same boat
You just made some tears flow off my eyes sir
It's strange that some songs take your heart while others try to take your soul.
Emotions what we feeling the last few years i could harp on endless list about the 80s what it meant a different World the world was alive whoever got to see it The Best Of Times the 80s another dimension portal league scale class planet the 80s i would go in a heartbeat or my spirit guide me and never want to leave and the 80s can go on forever that be a wish dream fantasy fairytale cause bein a kid was best toys cartoons food entertainment we only had 2channels VCR, Video Games etc etc
Just got home from watching Styx, Foreigner, and John Waite. Took me back to a simpler time in my life 🙌
U forgot Asia,Air Supply, Journey and Reo Speedwagon in the same realm and many others
Sounds almost like the Camden NJ show I just saw on July 28th. It was my first ever concert at 61 years old, and I really enjoyed it. I agree, it took me back to a simpler time in my life as well. I was there with a friend who was visiting from Florida, and she was wearing a Styx Tampa 1993 shirt, which was pretty unique there. I also agree with some of the Dennis Deyoung comments. It is very unfortunate they're not all together, and it's basically ego driven. They need to put that crap aside for the fans and get together in a good tour! All in all, it was a really good time!
DDY is often forgotten as one of the great rock voices of his era. People recall Perry, Gramm, Bowie, Cronin, and Mercury but DeYoung belongs among those greats.
Amen!!!
I totally agree. He has a better voice than all those you mentioned though Perry is very close behind. Only Russell Hitchcock from Air Supply can match de Young.
Trust me he is NOT often forgotten...
yes
No. I put Steve Perry ahead of Dennis. After all, his nickname is “The Voice”. Lol.
THIS is the band Styx that I will always remember, making this amazing beautiful music and with all the original members
Tommy Shaw was not one of Styx's original members.
@FIREMEDIC 2717 If you're gonna make a statement like "all the original members", at least be right or expect correction. John Curulewski was the original guitarist alongside JY.
@@rpmangin creative differences separates them and most of their hit songs were written by Dennis deyoung
@@MichaelBradley1967 agree 100 percent
Yes SIR , this is STYX ... this was the best of times for us and them .
I was born in 81... 80s n 90s we're unbelievable.. greatest music, movies, tv shows , cartoons.. I even dream I'm in the 80s most nights
Fantastic. Absolutely just as good as it has ever been.
When we grew up in the 80s, we never thought the 80s would be anything special - looking back now it definitely was the best of times. I feel sorry for kids today, they missed the best decade ever.
Agreed 💯, it's a shame whare we allowed the planet to become
I was in my 20's in the 80's and I feel like I knew how special it was. I'm glad I appreciated it, because it was the best decade by far.
the 80s had good moments, but styx wasnt one of them. but im not gonna talk my head off here.
1983 grad YAY! Awesome times!
I was born in ‘79 - so please forgive my opinion that most ’80’s rock is synth heavy trash. Tommy Shaw and James Young are very competent rock guitarists that I will always respect immensely, however.
Tommy Shaw’s guitar solo at 2:11 is amazing. Love Styx and Dennis unique voice.
true, they are both very talented, I just hope they will reunite for 1 very very last time for the sake of us ( the fans) , and sing this song at the very last as bonus song.
How can these guys not be in the hall of fame?? Are you kidding me!
One of the most beautiful rock ballad of all times.
Local city magazine had a feature article 50 best rock songs of all time where a band could only have 1 of their songs on the list anyway Styx made the list with the song too muchvtimr hands i think voters missed the boat there wow what a timeless amazing song right here from Illinois band
2023, and this beautiful melody is still so authentic and applies to our todays sorry assed world. Thank you Styx ❤️ We love you 🇨🇦
Yes.
Yes agree 💯
Agree
The piano is simple and effective
❤truth😢
60's,70', 80's are still the Best songs and groups of All Time and will remain as the Best in Memory and Heart.
Great comment and FACT❤️
A classic rock ballad from a classic rock band from an epic era of phenomenally great music. One of their very best. Some of you might even say their very best .
All these years later I still get goosebumps and sad during the bridge. “Our memories of yesterday will last a lifetime, we’ll take the best, forget the rest, and someday we’ll find these are the best of times”.
Years later..those lyrics ring so true. Those were the best of times 🙂😖🙂
I get goosebumps hearing the opening...
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so sad that that concept is so ignored in today's hypersensitive media. I do believe that is a huge part of societies issues today. I LOVE STYX!
I so remember this anthem as a “coming of age” young adult circa 1981. I can’t listen without a lump in my throat, and a dull ache in my chest for that most wonderful time of my life!!! ❤️🙏❤️
This makes the song makes me tear up I wish they were in the rock and roll Hall of Fame😊
1981 was the Best of Times ❤
Definitely 😊
Sure was. Great time hi be alive
The song seems to confirm that the best of times are really when people love one another and appreciate that Love.
You’re absolutely right…😊
I was 13. Yes it was the best of times.
DeYoung has no loss of vocal chords. What a beautiful voice. He's right there with the greatest ever. No doubt about it.
💯😘😘😘
Classically trained. He tends to sing on the flat side & on long tones doesn't correct. I can buy that--good voice, hard parts--lotta jumps in this song--all well handled
@@Ratt5150 Dobro Bobur Khaitov
@@catholicdad amazing they didn’t have auto tune like performers have now…. The bands from this era sound as good in concert as they do on vinyl. No one from the 90’s on can wear that badge. ❤
@@denisehamilton5970 Amen sister! Preach!
Loved the music of DeYoung and Shaw. Loved Styx!!!
Someone please. Get these guys inducted into the Rock and Roll 🎸 Hall of Fame.
For sure the music and lyrics they made was unique and one.of a k8nd!kind! They are so deserving of being inducted in. The hall of fame for sure I so agree with you hey.whoever agrees could you write a comment?
They should have been in a long time ago. Something personal is my guess.
The RRHOF has a backlog of artists deserving that honour.
Man I did not know they weren’t in the rock and roll hall of fame. That’s crazy
A band who’s lyrics mean so much to so many. More now than ever
I never get sick of hearing this song. An absolute classic.
Hello, how are you doing? It’s nice seeing you here.
@@tommyshaw4050 Thank you! I'm doing very well here in Australia. We are coming out of winter now, which I spent a lot of time listening to classics I loved as a kid, including this song. As a teen in the early 80's, my go to request on the radio was Babe. I think they got sick of me calling!!!
Well I know you must be surprised to receive a message from me right?
best styx song. hey check out my improv channel. ok bye for now
Leslie here..10/14/24..still rocking out with Styx and I’m never gonna stop.
Rock the hell on y’all.🎶🤘🏼🎸🔥✌🏼💋
Gold by Styx
I believe that somewhere in the world, there are people who feel the same emotions that I feel when I listen to masterpieces like this song.
I have to admit, it was, the Pieces of Eight, my first concert in US. My first concert in my life and my first group that I ever saw live, in concert. What a show it was. Everything smelled like cannabis, we were young and full of life and had so much fun at the concert. No, I didn't try anything that night, but enjoyed the show, the lights and the music. What an incredible time it was, the 80s, the music and the crowd, all having fun and enjoying music together for the first time and yes, I bought my first Rock tshirt. What an amazing experience and memories.
No tats, no piercings, no weird hair or crazy-assed stage antics. Just pure talent, plain and simple. Yes, I was there and I breathed it, lived it loved every minute of it. I wish this summer wind could bring paradise.
That's what love about Styx. They were just a band to perform the way it is and they still impress the audience.
Laughing at you saying “no weird hair” after watching that video.
@@greenAbbot No background singers either. They’re excellent 3-part harmonizing leaves no need. 💕 P.S. I saw their Grand Illusion 1978 tour concert in NY and their 1981 Paradise tour concert in NY. I am 2 years younger than Dennis and I still have a crush on him! And I still love the Styx of years ago before Tommy quit the band.
@@greenAbbot😂 exact reaction on the hair -- he has the same hair as the lead singer from Greta Van Fleet 😂
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This was STYX at it's best of times. At the apex of their collaborations, the best line-up of musicians that sang to me on my younger years (I'll be 60 in three months), Dennis DeYoung, Tommy Shaw, the Panozzo brothers John and Chuck and James Young. This song brings some of the best memories I've ever had.The best of music to soothe the anguish and pains of the worst of times we're living today. God bless us all!
Man, this song never gets old. It just keeps on rocking and kicking tail.
Styx rock!
The backing vocals of this song are amazing. The best of times.
I LOVE EVERY THING ABOUT THIS. From the pianists flamboyant hand gestures, to the leads green jumpsuit and the incredible harmony
The Tommy Shaw band is not Styx without Dennis. The biggest fans miss you Buddy 🎹 🎤🎶✌️❤️
Very true. Both extremely talented, together, unstoppable. Not the same.
Makes me sad I booed them when they opened for Def Leppard
@@AngelOfDeath420 I basically boo Shaw and JY. The other 3 are talented musicians and not the ones selfishly depriving the fans of a farewell tour with Dennis. They say "The fans are what is what's most important" but it's BS. Obviously their Egos are, or they'd do it one last time for the fans. TS says he's "over it and has let go of his grudges". Well, Styx with DDY fans say "Prove it" or it's just PR lip service.
Denis is awesome but Larry Gowan killed it too!!! Saw them with REO Speedwagon and Loverboy a few years ago. One of the best concerts ever!!!!!!!
This is absolutely phenomenal music and lyrics and vocals - a fantastic band with an important message!
"When people lock their doors and hide inside, rumor has it it's the end of paradise."
Still relevant 40 years later. Thanks, Styx.
Yeah---I thought of that as well.
Thought of this song as well, and also thought how this song is ultimately optimistic. This too shall pass!!!!!! "When I'm alone with you, everything's alright"
Me too. Stupid Coronavirus. 😞
Before corona, we really were in the best of times and most of us never knew it.
Someone in Paris, Rome or London should sing this one from those balcony concerts that are quite popular now
What a great vocalist and songwriter. His vocal vibrato is very smooth and natural.
Good lord, he's got such an awesome vibrato. This is great stuff. Styx is a great band and there's a reason they've stood the test of time
Who's watching in 2024! This real. Music real musicianship 💯 vs the crap today OMG 😳 man this takes me back to 8th grade 1981 our theme song for our school year was this song the best of times for sure 💯💯 nothing can touch our music 🎶🎶🎶🎤 gen x baby 🎸🎸
Me too!
I seen them Friday last week amazing
It was out theme song for the graduating class of 1981
Agreed. Stuff now is complete garbage!
Me too
So relevant today!!!! Enjoy your family!! Take advantage of this time to grow closer to your kids and rekindle your friendship with the love of your life!
Dennis DeYoung: one of the greatest voices of all time.
Yes Luke .... for sure .... he is awesome
I absolutely agree!
concordo plenamente!
Steve perry is overrated. DDY is the GOAT!
Still has kept the voice intact...alot of singers from that era have lost their pipes. Dennis still sounds amazing
My highschool days memories ❤🎉 1:54 The Best!!...
This song brings back fond memories of the best times of my life!! The 70's to mid 80's,The world was much better back then, and people were much friendlier, and music was way more fun and peaceful. Not Violent, and degrading like nowadays, I really, really wish I could go back to those days, I miss them so, Great Memories.
michael chavez What scares me is: 20 years from now will we/people be saying that about THESE times now? Flash ahead to 2040..."wow, I really miss the good old days of 2020".
Okay, I'm just a glass-half-empty person I guess. I totally agree with your comment. :)
I wish I was during them
👍💯
Yep I was there living every bit of it .. the 80s were the best time .. you could to literally what ever you wanted great musicians.. fantastic ladies.. 😍 .. work was easy .. the party’s where full of fun .. nothing was rally complicated
Couldn't have said it better myself. THOSE were the best of times 1976-1986
Wow, I never knew the opening 0:35 Was actually wih you tonight, with you tonight. I just thought it was keyboards. Thank you for posting and sharing!
What an amazing talent rich band. Good times back then. Life's short. Thanks for the memories and thank you Jesus for loving me.
Best of times, the 80's were. Thanks for bringing it back.
I am rollerskating as a 7 year old to this and Reo Speedwagon and Donna Summer. Best of times!
You must be a '73 model like myself
Me too! Born in 67.
Omg, roller skating was my religion.
Yes, absolutely 70' n 80's songs are more beautiful 😃💕
Agreed. I was in the Navy from 1975 to 1983 and experienced a lot of different music.😊
I miss those times. They really were the best
I just realized how much the music of Styx defined my teens and 20's in the 70's. What an awesome time to party down.
This is Australia 2019, i am 56 years of age and i remember when one of my first girlfriends and were together this song was playing and it was a very exciting time in our lives, because it was of our first love, and the music was fantastic and this was the music that made our love even more comportment in these days.I still listen to music of this era, and it does not really matter from which country you are from this song is very important to you youth and be proud of it.
The vibrato is theatrical, sublime, perfect!
I grew up listening to Styx and loved Dennis DeYoung's and Tommy Shaw's vocals, as well as JY's. The whole group had such harmony. I didn't forget the Panozzo Brothers!
RIP John Panozzo - remembered, never forgotten.
Styx for Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame 2020 class...
One of the best voices ever. Absolutely effortless
I surely wish they would get back together for just one show they have never been the same without Dennis!
As soon as I heard the first line I was right back in high school. So many good memories attached to this song.
I’ll never get sick of listening to this song. Styx would have to be one of the most under rated groups.
True, and this song is maybe Styx's most underrated one.
Without a doubt you are correct
they are no t underrated in my world!
That guitar riff starting at 2:10 always gives me the feels no matter how many times I listen. Love this song all the way through!
I grew up as a teen in the 80s so I'm gen x and I can't believe that it took me this long to realize Styx was among my top ten favorite bands of all times. Boy were they good! 😀
Great things sometimes take a while to truly appreciate
Those were the best times of our lives. We just didn't know it back then. Love the 80s❤
I started listing to Styx when I was in the USMC back in the summer of 2002. I am still listening 22 years later.
This is the Theme song for 2020 for me personally.. incredible song!
Gunsandrosalina Padtwo
Listen to the song, it’s about making the Best out of the Worst of times. And keep your politics away from me
I had watched a mini-series for A Tale of Two Cities and read the book just before or after hearing this song for the first time and I always associated it with the French Revolution and thought of that show, which sucked because I love the song but couldn't stop myself from associating it with decapitations (It was the Best of Times; it was the worst of times). Almost 40 years later I have something more current to associate it with -- and not as bloody.
@Gunsandrosalina Padtwo I bet you are a delight to know.
Gunsandrosalina Padtwo 40 degrees in mid April, “cLImaTe ChAngE”
Such a timeless song! Very unsettling how predictive it is, but an overall BEAUTIFUL message. This whole lockdown thing will either bring our spirits down, or help us become stronger than ever. If you care to watch, I made a video about that... and a group of (sticks) make a fun appearance. 😄
Peace, everybody!!✌💓
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Those were the best of times! Their music lives on and is iconic and WOW POSITIVE! no ripping on ex's no slurs no PC crap
Just introducing my 26 yr old to Styx . All their music is relevant. Still. Or maybe more so.
Here I am again saying the same thing and feelings like a teenager. I’m 52 now. Makes me feel like a teenager still
53 here. I hear ya. Here he is today: ua-cam.com/video/vVzx-VO0RpI/v-deo.html
Great song from great times!
52 checking in. Same.
58
51.99 yrs here, I remember older kids jamming back of bus to this
Simply still get goosebumps when I here this !!!! 70's and early 80's are the best !!!!! Music was incredibly free !!!
The Best Of Times the 80s,Styx aswell have along list of stuff it's ashamed the radio stations in this island country don't play them enough perfection pop/rock band deserves more this was Song 33 on MTV a great perfect mix that im researching on You Tube suxs getting old hard to believe coming and to over 40years gosh but blessed and part of the greatest decade of all time never to forget miss it so much oh hail the 80s
Nope- 2022 Baby. Happy Birthday To me. Grew up in Chicago, where Styx is from. This was also our HS Prom song 1985. Those truly were the best of times!!🤟
Just an awesome song, timeless classic, that will still be played and listened to thousands of years from now.
Just saw them last night, great show!
One of the very first songs MTV played in August 1981. Can you believe it’s been 37 years?! I remember listening to this song a lot the Spring and Summer of 1981...What a good time to be a kid.
It was the best time.
It was the best time in my opinion
One of the greatest memories I'll ever have was getting my allowance after doing my chores and asking my dad to take me to turtle's record store so I could get the new styx album. My dad said "sticks? Hell if you want sticks there are a bunch in back in the field".
That is similar to my mother telling me Christmas in 1978 when I opened an album I requested: "I didn't think I was going to find it, then I told the guy at Record Realm I was looking for an album with something about foreigners and eye problems" . . . They were able to figure out; I got Double Vision by Foreigner, LOL!!!!
Good old Budget Tapes & Records on Broadway. If only I could step into a time machine. Life was so wonderful back then. Late into the night listening to my new albums on a Montgomery Ward stereo with those big headphones with the coiled cord. Just the glow of the stereo in the room dreaming about my school crush.
@@sokodad same here. You just pretty much described my late elementary school and middle school years. I was lucky enough to have my own phone line so there were some nights that we would stay on the phone till 11 or even midnight( this was middle school of course). What I wouldn't give to go back to those days and nights. Just good ole simple times
hahhahahahahahah
@@bubwal23xifan and the sleep WAS heaven...didnt want to get up on a Monday after a weeknd with friends...even worse if it was a rainy Monday...that 🛌 bed felt even greater
My father always said Styx was the best rock-n-roll band Love You Dad !! Gone but not from my heart
Styxといえばこの歌！大好きな歌
Damn… back when music had meaning. Talent like no other time in history! 2:36
This song is a timeless treasure! Great harmony,great lyrics and a fabulous group of singers 👏👏👍🎸💋💋💕
love it🙃😊🥰
No words..they are such a classic 🥰
Hello 👋 Renee
How're you doing.
Thanks for this comment, I'm nothing without fans like you who appreciate my musical craftiness
It's nice meeting you here.
This song is a masterpiece! I was 12 when it hit the airwaves and I knew I liked it, but now I appreciate how truly great it is.
Even though the world is in turmoil and turning upside down, this song gives me hope to face the problems of today. Saw Styxx when I was 17 and will always remember that concert. They are timeless!
Anyone wanna vote for this to be the 2020 rally song?
Let's vote! I vote yes!
Some of the best music
Hmmm..ive been listening to the abc Monday night football classic theme to get me motivated...
@paul sticks World wide it's estimated 125,000 babies are murdered everyday. I'm sure Many who had abortions are the same people who call you a murderer for going outside without a mask.. Priorities right.. But of course, that's Your choice! I'd say, Quite a few hypocrites. But, Maybe it's just a well deserved Judgement.
I vote Yes!!!
1981 im 14 years old and they really were the best of times 💯 1981!!!
@@drewrosecrans9728 me same age then 14 years old
I was 15 in 81 and this GEM has been a favorite of mine ever since. 👍 criminally underrated song.
I was 8, but I recall being happy despite family turmoil (divorce) - life seemed to have so much promise back then.
13 here. Wow wasn't it awesome? Game rooms, cruising, awesome bands.
I was 12 and went to my first concert Paradise Theater with my parents...
(they were cool)
I just saw Dennis' home video of this awesome song! He's STILL got it!!! This song is special to me as it was my high school class of '81's class song and still one of my all time favorite Styx songs!
I have seen it.