Tommy Shaw - Fooling Yourself (The Angry Young Man) (Live)
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- Опубліковано 18 чер 2018
- Sing For The Day! showcases Styx guitarist/vocalist Tommy Shaw's rousing 2016 solo turn with the Cleveland-based Contemporary Youth Orchestra, under the direction of principal conductor/founder Liza Grossman. Alongside guitarist/musical director Will Evankovich and backed by the next generation of the finest high-school-aged musicians in Ohio, Shaw also celebrates the tenth anniversary of Styx's triumphant 2006 One With Everything performance with the CYO. Here, the CYO & Chorus bring new life to many classic band and solo tracks in front of an enthusiastic audience at the intimate Waetjen Auditorium in Cleveland, including "Blue Collar Man," "Girls With Guns," "High Enough," "Too Much Time on My Hands," "Crystal Ball" (featuring the debut of its never-recorded lost verse), and most especially "Renegade," highlighted by an epic guitar/violin duel between Shaw and a noted CYO alum. "It was so much bigger and more everlasting than any of us imagined it would be," marvels Shaw - now see and hear just how magical Sing was for yourself.
Music video by Tommy Shaw performing Fooling Yourself (The Angry Young Man). © 2018 TMB Productions, LLC
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There’s more talent and passion on that stage than the entire 2023 music industry.
Fast forward. It's now 2024 and nothing still even comes close
I agree with you 100%.
These kids weren't even born when this song came out, but you can tell they are really into it...
The world would be so much better if we offered music to every kid throughout their educational journey.
if you ever get the privilege of hearing a full orchestra… it moves you emotionally.. like this here, the fact that its CHILDREN playing better than most adults is stunning! BRAVO!
This is why the arts should NEVER be dropped at our schools. True freedom lies in self-expression... and allows our children to soar ever higher, more so than any other curriculum or school-funded activity can. 👍
Still watching/listening years later. Hundreds of times now, but still gets me choked up...all of those happy and talented young people playing this great piece of music (with Tommy in all of his glory) gives me hope for the future. One of the BEST music videos on UA-cam.
Thank you from Canada💙
As others have already said, THIS is why we need to promote the arts (including music!) in our schools!!!
Shout out to conductor Liza Grossman for her work on this. It takes a dedicated leader to pull something like this off. Congratulations, Liza!
Imagine your kid coming home from school one day and saying, "Yeah, we're performing a live concert in six months with some guy named Tommy Shaw". Organic music at it's best. 😳
Tommy Shaw's collaboration with the Cleveland Contemporary Youth Orchestra on "Fooling Yourself" is a testament to the power of orchestral arrangements in rock music. The fusion of Shaw's vocals and the orchestra's symphonic elements creates a grand and emotionally charged performance.
That's not the only song he did with them.
I listen all the time. Allen Jones. Music Ed. Music appreciation. So fourth and so on. Thank again Tommy for taking the time to educate the children. It's so important. Hope ta see ya soon. a brother with the same passions.
That's Tom Alabama gentleman. Music is great . The young people doing great job . I call love all the way . Thank you all for great music .
I hope more people hear this and see the energy in.the kids eyes. There is hope for our world after all.
I'm 77 and let me say that watching these young faces in the orchestra playing uplifting music of their generation reminds me that life goes on through our kids. The joy I see in these talented young people and their spirited music revitalizes my creaky joints and old bones. Thanks ever so much for sharing this with me! I loved every minute of their performance!
This version of the song is amazing, but the smile on these kids faces says it all. The happiness comes through the video. Well done Tommy Shaw!!!
The lead violinist deserves his little grin for his performance. Whoever got the idea to put this together should be applauded, as well as the Tommy and the performers. Inspiring.
As a Violinist, Cellist, and lifelong die hard Styx fan this is one of the coolest things I’ve ever seen! I’d love to have been in that orchestra!!!… also that first violin absolutely killed it!
COOL is a word that fits yet it's not near enough!
100% agree
My tiny guy didnt have to go so hard. But he did. For us.
Hi. Just a fan. Where was this being done?
Yeah. That kid was amazing. Now I want to see him and this orchestra hook up with Steve Morse and perform a set of Dixie Dregs songs.
Thank you for helping to lift me out of suicidal depression and a really dark place. I listened to this and just wanted to scream and dance with joy and go back out into the world and find all the beauty and joy. My autistic soul is dancing with all the beautiful colors in this beautiful music. Dance dance dance.
Good for you River. Music is, and has always been medicine for the soul. Keep fighting. Peace and Love from Canada.
God Bless and protect you
"your future looks quite bright to me"
Never give up my friend. It really does get better with time.
Keep dancing and making music no matter how humble- it will be your Life Medicine🌹
I just want to say that the audience of the parents and all them kids playing with Tommy Shaw proud of themselves they are focused and doing what they need to do in life and that's their given talent congratulations on your soul for giving them the opportunity to play that with you I hope that God blesses you for that truly spectacular cowboy
“Unbelievable Collaboration” with our young musicians today! Keep music in the schools.Thankyou so much: Tommy Shaw
I'm 75, a former high school orchestra member, and every time I see and hear this I weep with joy at the faces of those kids enjoying this profound experience. I've no doubt that with the spirit of Tommy's song, this youth is worthy!
So true, man. I'm astonished. In tears myself and almost don't know why. My inner love for teaching, music & kids/ppl learning.
Yeah ok whatever
saw stx live with my son amny years ago and they were great and I loved this too
Agreeing with you. Gives me chills. Love it.
I can't stop watching this every month or so.
Yes, yes, & yes. I'm 70 whenever I need a pick me up I find this. It's now 2023 i hope these phenomenal young people went on to wonderful happy successful lives. The joy on their faces is inspiring.
Leslie here.. I think it’s absolutely amazing that Tommy Shaw,not only play’s..sings and seems to enjoy the performance as anyone else!!
Rock on 🤘🏼 and Peace ✌🏼
🎶😎😁💜💚💛🔥☺️💋
To my step Grandson, Dusty Johnson. I think of you often when I hear this song. Your musical talents were just starting to blossom. Now your in the Army. You fooling your self if you don’t believe it.😊😊
Tommy Shaw's voice has grown exquisite over the years.
It really has "seasoned" well unlike many performers.
never lost is gift of GOD
I always thought it was pretty great. It has held up well! ❤️
Exactly! Had the privilege of attending several shows while working on the Rock legends cruise. He sings amazingly live (all of Styx singers are great) and they DO sing compeltely live ! Plus they're very down to earth when you meet them. Tommy is great!
I think his voice has gotten better through the years.
5 years later and this performance moves me again on so many levels. The gift that keeps on giving to us all. The fun that everyone is having including Tommy. Not to mention the excellent performances by the orchestra. Bravo, and thank you all! I hope folks still visit these comments to know how much joy this performance keeps on delivering. 💖💓💞
I'm 64 now. And I fell in love with this song when it first came out. It got me through some tough times when I did some stupid stuff in my teens. But its absolutely amazing how many more times this song just shows up throughout all my adult life just when I need its powerfull uplifting message the most. Tommy I can never thank you enough for giving me and the world this treasure.
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It Also Helped As A Young Girl Doing Stuff Starting At 8 Years Old, Teen And Adult Life. Happy To Hear It Helped You Also😊
Amazing Orchestra with our young ones. You all will be forever in our hearts. Thankyou so much Tommy Shaw.
What an unbelievingly gracious thing Tommy did for these kids. They’ll remember this for the rest of their lives.
Shoot, I'll remember the rest of my life and all I did was watch it on UA-cam.
@@a1scooter1 IKR?
So will their parents. "Kid, you get to play with a LEGEND."
Such a beautiful performance! I can watch it over and over and never get tired of it. Bravo to Tommy and all the performers 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Wow. Hope they do.🙏😇💖🎶
These kids did a great job. If they could only appreciate what an icon Tommy was to our generation.
R.I.P Ben. This song is for you. Your future did look good from what i could tell. I hope you found the peace you were seeking. All my love, dad
I'm well past the age where I'm ever going to have children, and though I've come to terms with that...if any of these kids were mine, I would literally melt with pride.
Be proud...all of you.
I’ve watched every video on UA-cam. EVERY ONE…and I’ve decided this is the best one.
The kid on the violin is amazing
I imagine that he must have been nervous. But when he gets to the end of his solo he is smiling❤
They all were amazing
In my humble opinion the greatest performance of this song I have seen.
Agreed
Of any song really
I agree! From the very first stroke of the violin I got shivers of pure pleasure throughout my entire body! I already love Styx and this particular song! The joy on the kids faces and Tommy to me is what music is all about! Bravo kids and Tommy! I have a new favorite version of a song I already love ROVK ON,🤘🤘🤘❤🎻🎸🎹🎤
I have played flute since 5 th grade, this is great for these kids!
I am 60 now n I still love Styx and Tommy Shaw! Shows are great! Even in 1978 they were my favorite !
Amen to that.
This live version with these incredibly talented young people never gets old!
The world could use a few more Tommy Shaws…
I am a music educator and this is profoundly overwhelming to my music snob ears. Not only is this experience beyond great for these young people, the performers are impeccable in their execution and highly talented musicians - EXACTLY what the world needs now.
Just amazing, truly good music has power. I've been through (and lived), more than most people.
It's so rare for a piece of music to move me to tears. This did. Bravo and so well done.
I've been a Styx fan since the first time I heard Come Sail Away.
This rendition of this song with these kids, reminds me why their music spoke to me in the first place.
It just doesn't get much better than this.
So True!!!! I can't even imagine the honor these kids felt. Wonderful!
Thanks Teach, Love you !
Weeping? Straight gushing the whole time! Nothing but LOVE, Amen
John, they feel the same as any musician, pure pride and pleasure. It is an absolute joy to play music it this level.
I lost track of how many times I've watched this, and it gives me goosebumps every time. These kids sound off-the-charts professional!
I did too.😀
Me too ! Love it !!! ♥️
Yes goosebumps 🤗🥰👍
Right there with you
Truly Anazing! I have watched repeatedly as well
That Asian young man playing the violin is fantastic! Asian youth excel in everything they do! 👍🏼🥰
Love the smile of the solo violinist because he knew he nailed it!
Crushed it
Dude, he effen killed it. performance of a lifetime!
Can you imagine what a memory that is?
And he loved it. Priceless!
Not gonna lie, that part got me a little emotional. Not sure why.... because I felt happy for him?.....just thought it sounded beautiful?.... Not really sure why but it made my eyes sweat a little.
None of those kids were alive when STYX preformed this song for the first time. Yet they NAILED IT. BRAVO!!!!!!!!!!!!!
To be fair, none of them were alive when Bach or Brahms or Ravel's music was first performed, but I'm sure they nail that too lol
@Dawn Hall Doesn’t it seem as though the original fans have passed? Everything seems so bittersweet now.
@Dawn Hall what’s worse is going it alone. This isolation makes me feel hopeless. There is little need or appreciation for the older generation.
That is what makes it even more COOL!
@@eleatherman1 No, we’re still here! Tommy Shaw is 10 years older than me, lol. It’s great to see them playing again!
Props to the kid with the violin solo. Had me in tears. Outstanding young man!!!!
His backstory would be interesting after that amazing performance. It was a soulful performance. I am sure Tommy took notice. Guessing he has made a few introductions in the industry. Bravo.
@John Walker I just came across this video, like you I am in tears!!!
You're not kidding, his playing is excellent. Violin is not my instrument, but I can tell you that in order to play as well as he does, that young man has put in well over a thousand hours of study and practice to reach that point. He has definitely been given some serious private tutelage by someone who really knows their profession.
he is so incredibly serious while playing the solo, and then shows that huge smile after. Gotta love him
Powerful
i bet most of those kids weren’t even born when this hit the charts!! Awesome video, thanks for working with these kids! what a great performance by ALL!!
Tommy Shaw! You are a great generous man! God bless you for the gift you’ve given to these ungreatful punks!
I'm so lucky this is the music I grew up on.
This is what I needed today. The world is a dark ugly place right now, but Tommy and these young musicians put a huge smile on my face. May they all have beautiful, long lives. Tommy is a rock legend.
That was beautiful music well done by those kids, the orchestra and Tommy Shaw from STYX. Perfect music to listen to during this time of the doom & gloom administration in 2023. 👍Jimbo, former US Navy radioman petty officer 86-96.
The young people here should be so very proud of themselves, as well as their parents!!❤
My heart whells up with pride for those kids.
I was about 13 or 14 years old and my grandfather was administrator of Parks and recreation in a little town called Hammond Indiana. And every year styxs has would rent out the Civic center for one week to practice. I was the only person allowed to go in there and watch while my grandfather was working and I was waiting for my ride home. I would practice basketball shots alone and one day, Tommy let me play his guitar and sing one of my favorite songs known as renegade. What an honor that was. And I sucked. But the entire band Dennis Tommy and James had me believing that I potential and did an outstanding job. When my grandfather got his heart attack they were in Hawaii and sent him a palm tree as a good well soon gift. Styxs will always have a place in my heart.
And on a side note I lived in a house in highland Indiana that they used to rehearse in the basement before they were big.
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I just saw Styx at the Fox in Atlanta this past Friday for the first time. They were incredible. Tommy was incredible... and at 69 he still dances around the stage. I'm 66 years old myself, and this song came out when I was in college. But this rendition is the best I've ever seen and one of the most uplifting performances of any song I've ever seen. Bravo Tommy Shaw and the Cleveland CYO!!! JUST BRAVO!!!
I won't worry ever again about the youth of America taking over this great United States. Everyone must be as proud of you as I am !
Amazing inspirational takes me back to high school we had amazing band stage band toured europe went to Styx concert with my college debate team san antonio i was alive more than ever great memories Texas A&I 1979
Kudos to you!
Such an awesome version of an already great song. Thank you Tommy and all involved. Keep music alive in our schools. Not the nonsense they teach today.
Tommy’s voice has never better and these kids - WOW!
@@tommyshaw4050 You're not Tommy Shaw.....go away.
@@markl2322 did you take your meds?
This got me emotionally. Really brought tears to my eyes. 65 year old Vietnam era Navy vet who first listened to this when I was deployed on the USS Nimitz in 1977. Its taking me an hour to recover from the joy of these talented musicians and vocalists.
Thank you so very much for your service to us in the U.S.Wow USS NIMITZ
NK Bobcat. I hope all is well with you. I just want to thank you for your service. I cannot imagine the horrors of warfare. I was blessed to have not had my number called to serve during the draft. However I am grateful to all that served , again thank you sir.
@@tomcartwright7134 Thank you very much!
Hey, ya Squid! I was a Jarhead at the same time. Camp Pendleton. I remember this song so well blasting on the radio. It still stands up, and still makes me wanna dance. Although we both probably look kinda un-cool dancing these days... 🧑🦽😁
What a Brilliant bunch of kids and absolutely wonderful of Tommy Shaw and his partner in Styx to do this,along with Roger Hodgson of Supertramp who does the same thing with kids.....nice too see,they have not forgotten where they started, no wonder Styx and Supertramp are two of the best groups
These kids will remember this for the rest of their lives and hope they all prosper!!
Wow, that kid wearing the Tommy Shaw shirt was amazing!
The little girl with short blond hair in the front of the choir sings with such unbridled joy, it's great to see! I love watching young people who perform music with passion. we need more of this.
@@susankelly7567 no, not Liza's daughter, but she was such a doll.
I'm a 55 year old man who is wiping tears from my face right now
As is this 67 yr. old
I'm 58 and crying right with you!
51, and , yes, me too :..)
I'm 55 and doing the same. Takes me back 40 years. Just beautiful.
A THIRD crybaby! For Stynx??!?
Years ago, I watched these vids. Loved them. Tonight. I just had a hankering to see them again. As one other commentor wrote: "This restores my faith in mankind" & I can only hope for MORE! Bring it on, we need this sort of collaboration, brings forth the light and can't you just feel the love?❤ Tommy, you're a hero. Thank you & The CYO.
Thank you Styx's , Tommy Shaw and my friend Lisa who went with me to the REO Speedwagon and Styx's concert. This song led my way to sobriety and kept me from slowly killing myself from drugs and alcohol 2017 became my road to sobriety because of this song God Bless.
Goes without saying that Tommy is great but who else thinks the kid soloing on the violin is awesome too!? Of course, they’re all great! Well done, kids! 🎻 🎶 👏
Who else? How 'bout everybody.
Yes...and so not their music genre. Most excellent. They all have it DOWN PAT!!
I hope that kid has become a star!
Like a boss 😎
I LOVE the little Asian guy! I predict he will go far in life!
Holy shit, that has to be one of the best live performances I've ever seen!!!! The strings, acoustics and small crown concert hall walls mixed with Tommy Shaw's expertise talent did it absolute justice! Absolutely incredible!!!!!!!!
And to hear the crowd cheer and watch the kids smile for their efforts is so emotional. If this doesn't bring a happy tear to your eye, nothing will.
Whoever composed this song with the kids orchestra, must kiss your feet. You are a god
Tommy voice seems even better throughout the years. He has awsome talent. Great to see young orchestra playing with him!!👍😁
I played this song hundreds of times . But after hearing this with all the kids playing. Made me tear up. That was awesome !!
OMG, I was 18 years old when this came out. I am simply blown away and in tears from hearing this redition of a classic Styx song. Thank you Tommy Shaw and all who participated in this concert. Awesome! (and you have to credit Dennis DeYoung for the original arrangment too, he was absolutely the heart of Styx)
Ha. Me too. Love it
The greatest band ever seen them ten times
Amen to that about Dennis
I gave this a thumbs up after the first 20 seconds
I couldn't be happier that this popped back up on my feed. It's midterm election night and I'm amazingly feeling so optimistic after watching this.
Every kid should get such a music education. Styx, Boston, REO Speedwagon, Journey..... Thank you Tommy Shaw for keeping the real thing alive. And the kid that did the violin solo rocked it hard! Good job to you all! Tears and cheers......
Asians always good at math and violin.
God bless
I hear that! I'm in my sixties and still playing music. .... as well as having a musical family, I started playing in public school in the 3rd grade!.... what a shame, too many cell phones and not enough instruments. ... oh ya, Keep rocking it Tommy!!!!!
@@acerothstein4755 F*cking MORON!
WHAT? We had entertainment, not fantastic music.
The amazing Tommy Shaw. In 1993, Tommy sang 4 songs with our little garage band at a bar called Cha Cha Coconuts in Sarasota, Florida. He only had an acoustic guitar and no mic. It was the most incredible thing I've ever seen. He voice literally drew people in from St. Armands circle. He was extremely generous with us and I'll never forget it. In the off chance that he reads this, thank you, Tommy, for a memory we'll never forget.
I have been there!
Geez, would have loved to have been there. Always good to hear about folks that share their amazing talent so unselfishly
Great story. I first met Tommy in the mid-80's. He was nice then , and he's still nice. Success never spoiled him. That's why Dick Clark helped Tommy , when Tommy went solo. The way you treat people *matters*. Glad you have a great memory to treasure. 🌲
You lucky soul!!
This makes me miss performing in school so much. I played the trombone for 8 years, but after picking up the drums and bass it fell by the wayside the last 15 years or so. It's time to get back into it. Thanks for the inspiration!
This had to be the thrill of a lifetime for these kids. So much talent on that stage
The faces of the kids, both in the orchestra and in the choir, say it all! Pure joy and excitement all around! The girl in the back singing along, the little girl in the choir singing her heart out. I will listen to this for many years to come!
Shaw is ageless. Full head of hair, voice is perfect.
Raises the hair on my arms and neck every time I watch and listen! I came of age in the 70s and miss the music of that time so much. Tons of meaning that's missing in today's music. Thankfully my 27 y/o daughter has a great appreciation for "my" music! ❤️
Hello, how are you doing? it’s nice seeing you here.
@@tommyshaw4050 well, I'm sure it's someone from your staff that's written this message, but how nice to get a reply! I have loved you forever but know that you are very happily married and I congratulate you on that!
@@katigodersky166 it’s me. Well you must be surprised to receive a message from me right?
@@tommyshaw4050 ummm yes! I just purchased tickets to your Milwaukee show on July 7th! Can't wait.
@@katigodersky166 Well I decided to reply you privately because I appreciate your love and support towards me and the band.
I had the great honor to meet Styx at an In & Out burger in Redding California in 2013 the night before they played a show there on 9/11/13 Tommy’s birthday was a great show
I was the same age as these kids when I first heard this song. Released in 1977. I'm 60 yrs now. . . . 😳
I'm 58. I second that sentiment...😳
I'm 50 and I agree. You know that these kids' parents were their age when Tommy wrote that song and first performed it with Styx. It just proves that awesome music is eternal and shitty music is auto-tuned.
I am 59 years old and love this song
Ditto. 60 in December. My first concert I went to was Styx. I think Triumph opened for them. I loved both bands. Haven't been to many concerts. Wish I would have seen Kansas but never did.
Same. This music represents my youth & high school for me. I was 14 in 1977 when it was released. I can't listen to this enough & I'm smiling all the while. ❤
The smile on the face of the principal violinist after his first solo is just priceless.
Nailed it, knows it.
I believe there is a reason that the first-chair violin is usually called the "concertmaster".......
And this is how we keep music programs in our high schools by involving the people that were impacted the most and benefited the most from it
I want to give a kudos to whoever transposed this for orchestra. Amazing.
I have watched this three times now. I am as much in awe as the first time. So much talent and so much passion. In. Awe.
Do these kids know they're playing a 40 year old masterpiece, one of many Styx/Shaw masterpieces?
My wife bought me the DVD of Styx and Contemporary Youth Orchestra from 2006. It was released in 09. She got me the DVD because I kept replaying the DVR recording I had. This had the whole band and the youth orchestra and chorus were fun and awesome. Check it out if you liked this.
Love it! These kids weren’t even born!!! Hope they liked playing this.
My wife and I have seen Styx live dozens of times over the years and absolutely love their music. Tommy Shaw has one of the iconic rock voices of all time. First class move to include all these kids in a never-to- be forgotten performance. Just beautiful!
Agreed. I'm on my 47th time. Covid stopped my goal for reaching my age in times seen live.
Totally love STYX as well, when our ship was deployed many of us blasted the Grand Illusion album in our berthing compartment... On 8track!! Then we graduated to cassettes. Their range was awesome, from "Babe" to "Suite Madam Blue" that rocked as hard as anyone else.
if you're not weeping a bit when the choir jumps in, wind it back. More tears on violin solos. Support those youth music programs. Thanks Tommy!
Oh, no question about that. Depths of the soul.
No kidding! Got me right in the feels. And those kids who just can't suppress their smiles while they're playing
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They sounded like fine crystal! So bright, and clean, and gleaming! The youth in their voices just breathed more life into a song that was already about life.
Yes! You felt it too and of course I cried.
This performance is incredibly moving. So much joy in the faces of these young musicians. Amazing.
Tommy Shaw sounds just as good in 2016 as he did in the 1970's if not better.
There should be a love button, like just doesn't do this justice. What a magical performance.
Agreed!!!!
That young man on the violin ( 3:11 ) took my breath away
First Violin.. and he killed it!! Kudos to the young man!! Applause, Applause!!
That kids insane on the violin
Tears of joy watching that.
Thank you for this great song. Wow, these kids have a great gift....thanks for sharing this beautiful song !!!!! Tommy Shaw has a great love for people and music...great man!!!
Wow wow wow! The impact this must have had on these young people! Music in the schools must be protected and preserved at all costs!
I read the comments an love the fact that this performance was emotional for so many, I was sitting here, tears close to my eyes and was surprised by my reaction to this video, apparently I’m not alone! Take care of each other, my best to all who are moved by this!
If these young kids or our future, we’re in good hands.
*are our future,
“ARE”
@@tbates4159
My wife worked at the front desk of a hotel once and when a guest asked her for the Wi-Fi password, she told them it’s “be our guest”. They then asked her if that’s spelled “ARE” guest.
America’s education system is embarrassing.
T Bates, I was thinking the same thing!
Tommy…come home. I’m a Military brat who graduated from JD in ‘84. I’m the school nurse at East Samford School…730 7th graders In Auburn. We have amazing band and choral music programs! This would be EPIC!!! Please consider coming to Auburn!
I love this video! These are the wonderful results that you will find from offering music classes/lessons to our children in grade school and high school. My son is the product of taking music classes, both in school and private weekly lessons from grade school throughout high school. He went on to college as a Music Education major, and got his Bachelor's and Masters degrees in Music Education.
Holy crap! That kid on violin is amazing!
Uh-huh . The violin solo .
Sounds like they all are !!! What an awesome opportunity to back up a legend to your parents.
His smile at the end gave me tears
I Never Was A Big Stix Fan,But This Was A Truly Amazing Performance.Tommy Shaw's Voice Is Still Spot On and The Kid's Were Fantastic!👍👍👍🎸🎸🎸
Ditto
I can’t imagine what it must have felt like to be on that stage with such a wonderful Tommy Shaw or to even be a parent sitting there watching my child become part of history.
Major props to Tommy for introducing these youth to REAL music! He's a legend to me.
Greetings from Torrance, Ca! Absolutely blown away by this performance! I am 55 years old and I was probably the same age or a little older as these kids when I first heard this song. To see this generation play this music gives me hope. They don't know what they have missed out on, but hopefully will appreciate again one day. Just incredible!
Agree 100%!! The memory of playing with Tommy Shaw will last a lifetime for these young, talented musicians & chorus!!
Out of all these kids, there just may be another Tommy Shaw in a few years . And that's very exciting.
I had chills at the beginning. Then the choir hit and I started crying.
MisterIdjit some people get it, and there are those who never will...be glad you’re one of them that does.
who's cuttin onions?
Holly Holly ......yup.....I got a bug in my eye..
You know I always liked this song when it was a hit back in the seventies.. I didn't quite considerate to be quite as beautiful as it is...until now, being played this way with the orchestra ...it's a really gorgeous piece of work!! way to go Tommy Shaw ... freaking Masterpiece just really really something !! and as another musician one to another, if this doesn't bring a tear to your eye.....
i would pay to see a whole show with them ..dont have to have the real band behind them ..just them ..