Al Stewart - Time Passages | REACTION 

You guys are going back to my youth. I was born in 1963 and all the music after that has been better than anything coming out today. Thank y'all for that.

I'm 65, and I was truly blessed with the music I grew up with.

Phil Kenzie on the sax. One of the best at his craft.

I am jealous as I will never have that feeling of hearing this masterpiece for the first time again. Stunning music

Al Stewart is one of the all time great recording artists. But, guys, the radio played songs like that almost all the time. Smooth music that you could dance to. I'm 75 now and I still have them in my collection. You want to talk about a play list. . . . . I am thrilled that you young guys find value for the music that was important to us. Keep on, my friends.

You guys crack me up. These two, Year of the Cat and Time Passages, are brilliant. I’m in my late 60s and have loved them for years. Phil Kenzie on alto was my idol as a budding sax player and of course I learned the whole solo (badly)! The London Symphony did the strings which totally complete the fabric of TP. Plus, Al’s pitch is incredible and he nails the octave on “into Time Passages” which is what you three are raving about. Also, THANK YOU for not talking through the whole song. I had tears in my eyes from not only listening to Al but watching you three marvel at it. Today’s music is mostly trash to me but these two…glorious. Thank you SO MUCH!

Al plays the guitar in most of his songs . . and the reason you're liking this one as much as "The Year Of The Cat" is because they were both produced by Alan Parsons . .

I also loved Al Stewart when nobody else thought he was good. I'm 60 and remember how much I loved his music. It's on my playlist. So glad you guys appreciate him.

Al Stewart is so prolific. He is a genius at his craft.

The opening note of the saxophone solo is the highest recorded note in a song from a saxophone.

I'm 61 and I often forget how damn lucky I was growing up with so much amazing music in that period in the 60s, 70s and 80s. My reaction 40 years ago was exactly like yours today! Mind blowing quality!

It is so phenomenal to see young guys forty years younger than me react the same way I did when I first heard the song in October 1978😂❤!

Toward the end of the song, Kenzie plays the highest sax note ever recorded. Beautiful tune, along with YOTC ofc

I watched you guys reviewing this song probably 30 times 😃😁😂😂😂

Come on Ty! Go ahead and SING! Loved this reaction!

From the Wikipedia page on this song: "Time Passages" reached No. 7 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in December 1978, and also spent ten weeks at No. 1 on the U.S. Billboard Easy Listening chart, the longest stay at number one on this chart in the 1970s. Billboard magazine also ranked "Time Passages" as the No. 1 Adult Contemporary single of 1979.

I am from the 70's and Al Stewart was on of the best underrated artist of his time.

This song, along with "Year of the Cat" both have so much going on in them, yet they come across as so simple and gentle. These are 2 songs you could play a hundred times in a row and never get tired of hearing them.

Al Stewart music takes me to vacation heaven❤😊

In 2007 I had just taken a late, nearly empty train home from Manchester, UK. It was "late in December, and starting to snow" when I picked up the mail in the dim hall of my empty house, and walked into the kitchen. I flicked on the electric kettle and the radio. I opened an envelope with an overseas stamp to learn that my oldest friend and schoolmate since age 12 -- then professor of Chemisty at a Midwestern University, -- had been killed in an auto accident in the States. Numb with disbelief, I read and re-read the letter until the kettle whistled. As I automatically poured my tea, "Time Passages" by Al Stewart began to play on the radio. I sat at the table and listened to the lyrics, gazing sightlessly out the dark window, undrunk tea cooling before me. When the song finished I switched off the radio. The song echoed in my mind for the next few days as I realised that with this loss I was suddenly middle aged; and I had lost the only friend with whom I would have wanted to want to talk about it. "Buy me a ticket on the last train home tonight". 😢

“On the Border” rates a one of his greatest story telling songs! You guys may also like Michael Franks.

Dudes! Yeah, your comments pretty much hit the nail on the head. Word of Warning though. When you get to your 50s, this song will have so much more meaning. All the verses will hit home, and you'll realize that the music mimics how the mind plays back memories of triumphs, regrets, "what-if"s, happiness, sadness and other moments in your life. This song is truly a masterpiece.

I love all Al Stewarts songs as they are beautifully crafted

Al Stewart always brilliant!

Love ta see people appreciating the great Al Stewart! ❤

The utterly fantastic Al Stewart one of Scotland’s greatest exports a super talented singer/songwriter from the 1970’s so what’s not to like. . . but nice to see and hear you younger guys enjoying the stuff we took for granted back in the day.

You have experienced tempo, lyrical, and instrumental perfection. Timeless rhythm of life. So so glad this is from my era of singer song writers who were connected to the humanitarian vibe of draw you in anthems of pure lyrics and connectivity of life warming sounds that lift you up and recognize real joy of the sounds of music and phenomenal story telling in an absolutely blended vibe of utter balanced perfection of the human experience. This is Al Stewart in the nutshell - incomparable !!

First time I heard this song was the winter of ‘79. My brother was 16 years old and I was 9 years old. We were driving somewhere when this song came on the radio. We instantly loved this song. Every year when it starts snowing in late December I always call him and sing that first lyric. My boys mom, who I’ve been divorced from for 24 years, never heard this song until she met me and she loves it. Same as both my boys who are 29 and 25. This song just brings great memories to me. I’m so glad that someone is finally sitting down to hear this song for the first time. It’s almost like I will be hearing it for the first time again.

Alan Parsons produced both Time Passages and Year of the Cat albums. Might I suggest Games People Play by Alan Parsons Project!

Your video of Boz Scaggs/Lowdown popped up in my feed, so I listened to it for the umpteenth time, and when it was over, I thought, why not listen to the Al Stewart videos again? Already did Year of the Cat, then came here, and now going to Song on the Radio. I would be curious to know how many times I have heard these reactions...at least 10 times each. These reactions are so JOYFUL!!😊🥰

This reminds me of my carefree youth before responsibilities kicked in. Cruising through the streets on Hot Springs, or Little Rock. Brings back great memories.

The radio didn’t play the whole song where I lived. Thus hearing some of this for the first time, too. And it sure sounds mighty fine in headphones.

I have waited over 40 years to discover other people loved this guys recordings as much as I do and have done since the late 70’s. 😊

Al Stewart, the singing historian - one of the greatest you'll ever know! First time listeners are lucky to discover Al's music. It's more like in a 'bucket list' of pursuing your musical greats!

You all are my new heroes. I love music of the 70s. Thank you for taking me back to my childhood. Looking forward to seeing more reactions. 😊

Great reactions to Al Stewart classics and his albums have masterful storytelling which also include 'On the border', 'Palace of Versailles', 'A man for all seasons' and so on. Another classic that I believe should be checked out is John Miles song simply called 'Music' an absolute must, Sting 'Fields of Gold' and Eva Cassidys version as well as Eva's version of 'Over the Rainbow', Dire Straits Alchemy Live versions of 'Sultans of Swing' and On the night Live 'Brothers in Arms' and Mike Oldfield 'En Dulci Jubilo'.

His voice is so sweet & smooth, his diction perfect.

The first time I heard the opening notes to this song, I was hooked and I ran to the record store and bought the album. Excellent decision.

The strings arrangement is magical, Peter White and the incomparable Phil Kenzie nail the door, Al is Al . Beautiful piece

You 3 make me smile. Plus it’s always a thrill when new people “get” something they’ve never heard before. Love Al!!!

In The Year of The Cat, he lost his ticket. In Time Passages, he says Buy me a ticket.

DUE TO THESE GUYS THE MUSIC OF THE 70S AND 60S IT KEEP FOREVER. THEY ARE RECONQUERING THE WONDERFULL AND THE PURE MAGIC ON EACH DETAIL OF THE NOTES OF THE 70S MUSIC THAT TODAY THERE IS NOT!!! AL STEWART IS A GENOIUS, I LISTENED IN DECEMBER 1978, AND "TIME PASSAGES" ALWAYS A DREAM THAT MADE SONG!!!

I've listened to your year of the cat and time passages videos back to back with my earbuds, like 10 times over the past week. Everytime I laugh AND tear up. WTF?

The Album cover artwork is from Monument Valley in UT, those are called Buttes and the one of the left is called Mittens and the one on the right is called Merrick Butte. The one in the middle is also Mittens and has the "thumb facing in where they got the names from. Great Tune, such a lyrist with his words.

I have seen Al Stewart 5 times and am going to see him again in Las Vegas at the Smith Center on 1/13/24. I own 11 of his albums. Another great song is off the Last Days of the Century Album-King of Portugal. Another song on the Time Passages album you may like is End of the Day. A short song featuring Peter White on Spanish Guitar. Al has always had great musicians and he is a great acoustical guitar player in his own right. Sometime in the early 90s Peter White broke away to do his own thing as a Smooth Jazz Artist. When Peter White plays he has such intense joy he looks like he is having an Orgasm at times. We have seen him at least 3 times on his own. One of my wife's favorite artists. We met in 1997 and have been married for 25 years. Our first dates were at the Hyatt Newporter in Newport Beach, CA at the Hyatt Newporter Jazz Concert series. Peter White was in the lineup. Purchasing those season tickets served me well.

(2)Master class, older LP's of Al Stewart are huge! Master historical novella lyrics about huge spots in history. Exceptional music reflects the subject matter. "Modern Times" and "Past, Present and Future"

“Roads to Moscow”….do not pass go…do not collect $200. Run to “Roads to Moscow”. Easily Al’s best. I consider Al Stewart to be one of the 5 best Song Writers of our age. History interwoven into excellent melodies and intonation.

Love, love the lyrics. Specially nowadays

This song is like a time machine for me. Every time I hear this song especially on the sax solos, it takes me away to my childhood back in the 1970's. I was 8 years old when this song came out. I remember hearing this song being played on the FM radio at that time. Such a true classic!

You definitely won't mistake Al Stewart for anybody else. Great reaction. Thanks!

Pure silk.

Great reaction! You got to do "On The Border", "Roads to Moscow", and "Running Man". Best storytelling ever. Al Stewart is one of the most underrated bands from that era.

Beautiful and ethereal , the song brought out emotions in me as a teenager in the late 70s that I didn't know I had but now as an adult words fail me in describing the beauty and pain in this epic song

These 2 songs are just high level..especially us who love this many instruments

I’ve just got back to my hotel after having seen Al Stewart in concert. The live rendition, with his excellent backing band, of Time Passages was fantastic!

This guy was and is so underrated singer's! He ruled the airwaves for a while!

My favorate song of Al STEWART

Watching him live and seeing him sing it with no struggle is amazing

Hey guys...just for your info it's the fantabulous 🎷Phil Kenzie🎷 on the sax with Year of the Cat and this tune...🎤🎸

😉👍🏽 Fender Rhodes and Wurlitzer electric pianos took the music world by storm in the 60’s and 70’s. They had downsized piano actions that stuck a steel bar or steel wire and then amplified through stereo tremolo amplifiers. From Ray Charles to the Eagles to the Carpenters, Rhodes & Wurlitzers ruled !

I was 11 in the 70s and love love it still❤❤❤❤❤

... así es la música... une... y me "veo" agitando la cabeza junto a estos tres divertidos muchachos. La obra de este formidable músico Al Stewart, con un productor musical inigualable Alan Parson. El saxofonista, Phil Kenzie (alto saxophone) capítulo a parte. Gracias!

HEis indeed a LEGEND! This album is INCREDIBLE!

I bought this single when I was 14 in 1978. It just connected with me the first time I heard it on the radio and I had reached the age where music would overtake sports as my primary interest for the rest of my life. I had heard “Year Of The Cat” on the radio before but it was just another song during an era where incredible music filled the airwaves but after “Time Passages,” I listened to YOTC again while really paying attention and it floored me. I would get both albums the following year and then slowly accumulate his entire catalog over the next few years. The man is an incredible songwriter and his grasp of history is astounding. I once went backstage after one of his shows and someone asked him what he would have done if the music thing had not worked out. He said “Oh, I would have been a history teacher.” No doubt. I’ve had the pleasure of seeing Al play live 12 times since 1984 and it’s always a treat. He tells stories about the songs in between that are worth the price of admission alone. He’s very funny too! Of the times I’ve seen him live, the highlight would have to be seeing him perform The Year Of The Cat album in its entirety with a full band (including many of the musicians who played on the album) at the Royal Albert Hall in London in 2015. They also played “Time Passages” that night. Superb! I’m currently awaiting the 50 CD box set that will be released in June.

Also, mad props to Andrew Powell for the orchestral/string arrangements, on ALL of Alan Parsons' work.

Great reaction guys. This was just another hit during the 70's. We had so much good music back then. Glad you guys are hearing the music we grew up with. Al, just played rhythm guitar, sang, and wrote great songs.

Al's music is "Smooth Fire". The strings are very similar to Carly Simon's "Haven't Got Time for the Pain".

I loved Al Stewart when I was a teenager. I still remember all the words from the whole album, and I am in my early 60s now.

You've brought us nice songs. Thanks a bunch. You're great!

Every time I hear the soprano sax solos in this song, I get goosebumps.

Love your reactions and comments. This came out when I was in middle school. Brings back memories. The way that sax solo comes in is so subltle. It's flavored with late 70's-early 80's music production!

Another classic from a great musician 🎷🎸🎶

GRANDE AL STEWART !👏👏👏

Okay… I know EVERYONE wants you to do “On The Border “…. Maybe it’s time. I’ll be here whenever you’re ready. It’s THAT good. Al Forever!

I think its great the young people give a listen to these songs Im 70 and these songs from the mid 60s thru the 70s was the best music ever so many great bands love to see it

'On The Border' - next smooth Al song!!

I smile ear to ear watching you guys enjoy this song! I was born in 1971 and loved the music from my childhood and never have appreciated it more than now with the absence of such great music. They just don’t make them like that anymore!! I raised my 4 daughters listen to my old music, trying to keep it alive!

On The Border, On The Border, On The Border, On The Border, On The Border, On The Border.

Realmente preciosa esta cancion. Miestras caminaba hacia la escuela de bellas artes en mi mente sonaba esta cancion 1978

Love this track, totally takes me back to 1978. Again with a gorgeous production like that for Year of the Cat. Don’t miss the gorgeous album closer, “End of the Day”. Long instrumental opening, brief verses at the end, all beautifully orchestrated, top-drawer music.

Bought the album when the song was released. It is a truly beautiful song and now years later, more profound and melancholic.

Now if anyone _should've_ been born in another era, it's you guys. Really fun watching you hear these songs for the first time - you really get it.

Inégalée jusqu as ce jours 2024 as 62 ans il passe devant les plus grands ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

You guys are doing a wonderful reaction to one of the most underrated songwriters in music history. AS is one of the greatest ever ! Thanks guys.

My boyfriend gave me the Year of the Cat 8 track for a Valentine's Day gift when we were dating just 2 weeks in 1977. 45 years later my now husband and I still love this album. It's truly stood the test of time. Brings back such happy memories.

It's so great to see you young guys liking true talent! I'm 62. As i type this, it's 2 years after your review. Al Stewart's 2 big albums were released in my High School Days. To me and my best friend, Eric Froesch, (R.I.P.), he was the greatest thing since sliced bread. But Disco came around, and drownded him out. Now this was the 8 track days. OK? (I still have the albums). I wore out 4 "Year of the Cat" 8 tracks. Both albums are complete master pieces. I promise you. But seeing that i'm typing this 2 years later, in 2023, by now, i'm sure you know how superior his complete work is. His last song on the "Time Passages" album, titled "End of the Day", was George Harrison's all time favorite song. Seriously.

Okay I am not gonna lie, I was hooked on watching Yotc video. Now, I can’t stop watching this one! I just can’t it’s so good!! One of you wants to change your name, the other want him to be his daddy and Ty is naming his first child after him.. LOL 😂 You three are fantastic. You’re like therapy with great music for me 🤩🤩🤩

That’s Monument Valley Utah on album cover… love you 3 ❤❤❤

I was feeling down about, well, a lot of things and I somehow wound up back here rewatching this one and your "Year of the Cat" reaction. Bad mood officially obliterated. I'm so glad I found this channel. Thanks again guys!

'He is one of the greatest artists ever '

He's also a legend to me. The reaction to "Year of the Cat" especially the guy on the left was phenomenal. "Song on the Radio" needs a listen to in the future also. "Time Passages" peaked on December 1978 at number 7 a very respectable showing.

Al Stewart On the Border. Great acoustic guitar

This is pure eargasm

You guys are gold 🏆. My Dad used to play this album on road trips to the beach. Miss him. Great memories of Al’s music.

What a phenomenal song. It is so smooth and his voice is just an absolute dream to listen to 😊😊

his voice and phrasing are amazing!!! Very smooth!!!👌👌👍👍✌✌😁😁

This song is a musical feast.I love his productions.

You guys are hysterical, love your exuberance. By the way, his principal instrument is guitar and that is him playing the acoustic leads as well.

Classic song , thanks for posting. 👍

I can’t count how many times I’ve watched this. So fun.