Behind The Vinyl: "A Criminal Mind" with Lawrence Gowan

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Singer/Songwriter Lawrence Gowan is once again back in the boom 97.3 studios to play "A Criminal Mind" on vinyl! Gowan talks about the genesis of the song including how he got inspired by a trip to the CNE. He talks about the impact that trip had on him, how it affected recording the song and what this song has done for his career. Watch as Gowan goes Behind The Vinyl!
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@dixienormous3262 3 года назад

Lawrence is one of the most talented Canadians ever. Period.

@chiefscheider 3 года назад

Thanks for not saying underrated. Seriously.

@dixienormous3262 3 года назад

@@chiefscheider Heck no, he's the real deal! Any person with an understanding and knowledge of music would recognize that he is stellar.

@chiefscheider 3 года назад

Totally agree, DN. I think he's right up there with Robbie Robertson, Cummings and Bachman, Bryan Adams, and Neil Young 👍

@ciscokid4539 2 года назад

@@chiefscheider also on our proud to be from here list is, Lightfoot, joni Mitchell, Corey hart, Allan's m, Anne murray, Chilliwack*,April wine*, trooper* etc

@ciscokid4539 Год назад

Might I add Doug and the Slugs, Lover boy, Tom Cochrane and Red Ryder, Triumph, Rush, and Darby Mills with the Headpins. The Tragically Hip also belong here. Etc

@Vatch1966 5 лет назад

...And as far as I know..Gowan still performs this Live in concert with STYX...The Audiences go totally ballistic when the band performs it.

@ldolphin34 4 года назад

Can confirm. Came to this video solely on his Styx performance, which probably could make Dennis DeYoung feel small for a minute.

@TwentyOne_Five 3 года назад

He has chops, is prepared, and gives it. Pro.

@simt1973 4 года назад

He wrote this song brilliantly! Oh my god this song is SOOO Canadian and I love how he got the inspiration of this song from the CNE!

@bonniespruin6369 6 лет назад

I love Gowan, and I love this song. I want to see Styx because Gowan is in the band now.

@watson956 6 лет назад

My wife and I saw Gowan and his band perform at Ontario Place back-in-the-day - THE best non-arena concert I've ever been to. He's a wonderful musician and showman.

@mixisixi2367 Год назад

My band was doing a house gig at Ontario Place that summer so we got to catch all of the performances at the Forum. Gowan was releasing this song and album then and his concert was great.

@trysometenderness7466 5 лет назад

This man is an extraordinary talent.

@jackiem1903 3 года назад

Being an American I was thrilled to work with Larry when he played his solo show with Orchestra London. Canada .

@sergeanttibs6345 2 года назад

One of the most underrated songs of all time. This should have been a world wide hit but of course Larry is Canadian....

@tonguepetals Год назад

Totally shafted like Strange Advances We Run should have been a worldwide banger as well. Criminally underrated musician.

@indifferentadvocate1737 7 месяцев назад

Yes. Such a shame there are no world-famous Canadian singers.

@shannonwhaaat1117 2 месяца назад

Actually he’s Scottish

@shannonwhaaat1117 2 месяца назад

@@indifferentadvocate1737what about Shania Twain, Justin Bieber, Avril Lavigne and Celine Deion?

@sergeanttibs6345 2 месяца назад

@@shannonwhaaat1117 actually he's Canadian. He was born in Scotland but moved to Canada as a child.

@purplebutterfly7257 6 лет назад

Wow I find Lawrence to be better looking now than in his younger days and he has a really cool vibe about him 😉

@chiefscheider 3 года назад

True, and he was 60 here!

@joeq.public281 3 месяца назад

He had an awesome purple mullet back in the day

@gastondeveaux3783 6 лет назад

I LOVE Gowan. I've seen him live 3-4 times. Never disappointed. What a musician, what a performer.

@Ghoulstille 6 лет назад

I could listen to him tell stories for hours.

@chiefscheider 3 года назад

Same here, very well spoken guy with a great voice.

@alancummings5651 3 года назад

Love it and he is one of the most underrated musicians ever. He is an amazing singer, composer and keyboard player. And he is a humble human being.

@cdoyle1034 2 года назад

I love that he's talking about writing it after an experience at the Ex, and I first saw him play at the Red River Ex. Canadiana! Bonus marks for having the legendary Tony Levin play on it as well!

@Bikewithlove 3 года назад

I saw this video on Mtv when it was released, and the music blew me away. Later in life I studied psychology and the personality disorders - focusing on borderline & sociopathy, and it changed many of my previous perceptions and associations but this song rings truer than ever because it’s correct.

@simt1973 4 года назад

Mr Gowan, this is most definitely your Magnum Opus! :)

@Mr90sMusiclover 3 года назад

what an amazing story, a true Canadian Musician/Poet

@KatBlack07 3 года назад

What an amazing man GOWAN is. Always loved his music. He is entertaining, intelligent and attractive. What more can a man ask for. I for one one thank you for your great talent and voice.

@TwentyOne_Five 3 года назад

Saw him live in Sydney, NS in 1986. A great talent. Earned his money that night for sure. Pro performer.

@joeblow2069 3 года назад

Lawrence, I'm a huge Styx fan and I want you to know you are appreciated!

@garthquapp6370 3 года назад

I met Gowan at the Calgary International Airport back in early 80's. I asked him what was being said at the end of song. It was " I have a criminal mind" played backwards

@milkcarton6654 4 года назад

The very first music video i remember ever seeing. I was maybe 7, circa 1985, Years later, geek alert, when i was playign GTA Vice City in 2004, i had the game on PC so i made my own 80's playlist for the in-game radio and it was epic driving on a motorcycle in virtual miami with this tune on. it fit the character of the game (a recently released from prison criminal) very well. A shame they don't know the song enough in the US (if at all) to have included it in the game, it's so fitting.

@scotiadragoon5974 3 года назад

This was one of those rare songs that, for me, was an instant favourite. I knew that this was an album that I had to buy the very first time that I heard this one song on the radio. I typically would hold off on buying something until I knew that there were at least three songs from the record that I liked, and that included established artists. It was a very small list of artists that I would buy an album form sight-unseen, and Lawrence Gowan has been on that list.

@ziopapa1777 5 месяцев назад

Larry’s an excellent singer song writer. His energy on stage is unmatched. His music is large part of my teenage years. I go back to his music every once in a while and feel uplifted.

@yettiman2817 3 года назад

This is such a good song... its his own Stairway to Heaven

@hendershot01 3 года назад

Watching this it is obvious to me Gowan is a wonderful storyteller and could easily be an actor.

@chrisstashik6830 5 лет назад

As being in the Criminal Justice world, I find this song brilliant. I wish I was in that cell with Gowan so I could of heard that conversation between him and that guard. I’ve been in several institutions (not a resident) but this song is spot on. Creepiest institution, The old Men’s Central Jail in Los Angeles. No longer around. Very lucky to have seen historic facility. To go back there more than once, you have to have a Criminal Mind. I think Gowan would of loved it. Biggest Styx and Gown fan

@LANDSEAAIRCANADA 7 лет назад

Brilliant musician Thank You

@AdamasMst 5 лет назад

I was going to post the EXACT same words and then saw yours :-) Criminal minds think alike :-)

@alanwhite7912 7 лет назад

Only just discovered Gowan. This is a great song. Very talented guy.

@Madmun357 4 года назад

Lawrence is a good guy. We used to play a trivia app head to head. I made the mistake of playing against him in the classic rock category.

@M27-f4f Год назад

What a great time in life

@htuah1 11 месяцев назад

Gowan is brilliant, and what an interesting place to find inspiration for a song, especially one that's as big as this one.

@ADarkandStormyNight 3 года назад

I had a very singular chance to see Gowan live. He hosted Wolf-Cop 1 and 2 at our local theater (he has a song in 1 and appears in 2) and was the most engaging host of anything ever. Like yeah, he is a rock god and all that...but he was also just a really fun MC for two movies. I was already a fan, and my GF became a RABID fan after. He banged out some songs (he can really hammer those keys) and Just charisma to burn, he has. You rarely see musicianship like that anymore.

@tonylalangue6243 3 года назад

My first introduction to Gowan came when I was studying for exams with the relatively new Much Music on the tv, in front of me. I was gobsmacked.

@pty8s 6 лет назад

The cne was behind me in the 80s but mon uncle was in Kingston for armed robbery rehabilitated to be the first computer programmer for a multinational down on Carlaw ave. I was born into a mob at queen and parliament T.O. Played hockey in Scarborough. Sang in bands from my parents basement. Saw Larry at old leaf gardens with 2 cuties on each side of him, blue section.

@amandahuginkiss4098 3 года назад

I saw him live before. Awesome. Just him and a piano (and sometimes his guitar instead)

@jhonhall928 5 лет назад

Most I've ever heard him speak. A musical mind is all he's ever had.

@flon57 Год назад

Whenever I hear this, I think of my Sister, this is 1 of her favourite songs ever, she passed in 2018, and this song touches me dearly.

@gullscomic 3 года назад

This song means so much to me! I discovered it in 2016. I had just gotten sober. I was in Toronto for work in Feb. for the NBA All Star game. I was alone all week working crazy long hours. So far from home. It would've been so easy for me to relapse. But I put on my headphones, walked Yonge street in the freezing cold, or working in the Eaton Centre, and this song was my mantra to stay sober and not let the darkness in. I've never relapsed and am still sober. This song helped!

@albertdesalvo Год назад

It was DAMN cold that week. Thank you for posting, it's helping me.

@gullscomic Год назад

@albertdesalvo I walked to the shore of Lake Ontario and watch the huge slabs of ice slowly ungulate with the cold. It was wild! I love Toronto. Stay strong my friend.

@stephaniecharbonneau7371 3 месяца назад

I absolutely love him! What a great musician and amazing showman!!! I was introduced to his music specifically this song when i was about 10 yrs old and ive crushed on him ever since. Now seen him twice solo stuff and twice with styx and will continue to see him and or then just to see him whenever there around ❤

@ALTDOK667 6 лет назад

I was about 16 when this came out. It was so dark and different! Still love it!

@marinalina6348 3 года назад

I wish gowan could have been an actor, hed be great

@VMill3 2 месяца назад

Thankful to say I saw him solo in Summerside, PEI many years ago, and got an autograph! A solo performance in a small venue - so memorable, the best!

@1928ModelA1931 Месяц назад

Great song. I was mostly a metal head at that time but hearing that line "I am" equaled anything from the dark side I had ever heard. So many lyrics that tried to some up evilness had come and Gown hit it on the head of the nail with two words. I broadened my listening the next day by buying the album.

@annettekinsella6978 7 дней назад

Great to hear the story behind the song. Iconic.

@donnaoberlin915 4 года назад

2 of my favorite songs from the 80s!! I love it when Lawrence plays BEETHOVEN.

@thejax61 4 года назад

Perfect song and perfect man!

@DarkSkies72 3 месяца назад

He’s an unforgettable performer! What a song. 🇨🇦

@peter12246 7 лет назад

I remember hearing this song back in 1985, still can listen to it over and over.

@OccasionallyEvil 3 года назад

I love this song so much. The percussion work is amazing. I always imagine I'm the drummer when I hear it. And I never tire of hearing it.

@tonguepetals Год назад

Me too, I play an impressive set of air drums to this and in the air tonight. 😂

@MrROTD 3 года назад

Im distantly related to this guy never met him but I like his songs and if you can front STYX youre amazing. Check out Criminal Mind with Styx live its incredible.

@bcb2555 3 года назад

How did the music industry miss this talented musician

@MedalionDS9 5 лет назад

Dat piano riff... perfect 80's new wave piano melody

@STRUMMERBOY1975 7 лет назад

Gowan.... What aaaaaa Voice,,,, & Songwriter......:)

@airflyerflyvids7875 2 года назад

I saw him live in St. John's Newfoundland. In 1987 It was my first concert.

@brycemcneil4404 11 месяцев назад

Same as me, my first concert was also the Great Dirty World tour! Sydney, NS with the Spoons opening.

@jeffsutton950 6 лет назад

Absolutely a fantastic singer/songwriter

@MrSmokingstrings 4 года назад

fantastic.....the whole album is great!!

@davidmohr1920 6 лет назад

I love these videos so much as a musician it inspires you so much Thanks Lawrence for the beautiful music :-)

@alexlabarda2871 4 года назад

Legend.

@MarinelliBrosPodcast Год назад

I was lucky to see Gowan live and also meet him in Markham in December 2022. His music is amazing and an amazing person to meet

@substrate001 5 лет назад

STYX put out a concert blu-ray a few years ago and performed this song; it was magical!

@CraigSpannier 6 лет назад

This is really good

@gregspero1588 3 года назад

this is amazing, amazing song!!! amazing back story

@marioiacolucci Год назад

Awesome dude thanks gowan

@SkyandMoon909 10 месяцев назад

A masterpiece.

@RockStarParking10 3 года назад

An amazing song writer and talent

@Melanie-ve7bb 2 года назад

Beautiful insight into the creation of an absolute masterpiece. As a Canadian I love the reference to the CNE.

@lionelrichie-1 Год назад

Thank you for being a fan ❤

@jamesbond9873 6 лет назад

What a great tune!

@kevinammons1374 6 лет назад

Definitely his Magnum Opus.

@Darryl6636 3 года назад

Very cool guy with a great style of music

@frankie2936 3 года назад

The song is amazing and the story behind it is even more amazing.

@linzyvixen9913 5 лет назад

One of my favourite songs and singers!!

@cwaloszczyk2650 2 года назад

Wow what a great story!

@lionelrichie-1 Год назад

Thank you for being a fan ❤❤

@Deborahtunes 6 лет назад

Love it... I wish someone would do a couple of JY's and Tommy's tracks like this...

@DaveNagel-nq7me 2 месяца назад

One of my all time favorite songs, TYSM. Forever a part of my life.

@irenepoczynek5722 6 лет назад

One of Canada's best!

@Faulkdizzleyearsand 2 года назад

Great song

@nelsonverissimo5839 5 лет назад

Great song Lawrence! I'm listening over and over... A Mtl QC guy who just loves your song bro.

@canuckereh5646 4 года назад

Fantastic song. Yeah, my preteen kids love it too. Never gets old.

@freddelves3815 3 года назад

I lived my first 30+ years in our system..11 years out..This song since my release really resinates with me..when it comes on I blast it..He really captured self thoughts as u lay in that cell..

@lane99 8 лет назад

Great song. Which also had a great video. Lovin' this series. Thanks for the reminisces.

@45sguy68 7 лет назад

I LOVE the big heavy Stanton 500. Plays the vinyl with AUTHORITY

@SilentKnight43 6 лет назад

I was wonderin' what make/model that was. Thanks.

@melaniejarrett2953 4 года назад

I was wondering how to get good sound out of my vinyl

@petecsanky 6 лет назад

Great series & great song!

@pinkbackprogrampinkbackpro8065 5 лет назад

Always loved it

@andrewkoenigsberger3517 2 года назад

Brilliant

@lolasoul3502 6 месяцев назад

Tremendously cool story…love the CNE Kingston Pen inspiration. I just found out today Gowan is with Styx now! 😂… and has been for like 25 years 🤷‍♀️

@vassa1972 2 года назад

Good stuff

@lisaburgess7103 6 лет назад

Gowan your awesome

@ricksegal3065 3 года назад

One of the greatest songs ever written!

@sheldonvandal6895 3 года назад

We saw you in 1993...ish..in Moose Jaw. I was so happy to see you live! Thank you!

@davidshepherd397 Год назад

I worked in Ontario Corrections for over 30 years, starting at the Don Gaol. Its an interesting song as he in my mind is correct about human nature. I knew inmates who acted this way as over 90% of our boys were regulars, I'm not sure they recognized that they were lead by their beast side, but they were certainly unrepentant, and kept doing the same things over and over. Some told me that their time in jail was their holiday from their "old ladies" and stress on the street.

@dayanera2138 5 лет назад

Amazing musician, so thankful I got to see him with Styx on tour August 2019.

@mikehebert6721 5 лет назад

I am grateful as well that I had the opportunity!

@lionelrichie-1 Год назад

Thank you for being a fan ❤

@dalemcmillan7231 4 месяца назад

Excellent ❤❤ 🇨🇦

@petermontagnon4440 5 лет назад

Lives in Manitoba!! Fantastic Canadian boy!! Yes we do!! We all have dark sides!!

@jamesbond9873 6 лет назад

What a great story. Funny my youngest son he’s 13 and has a red stripe in his hair.

@wk1810 5 лет назад

I've watched most of the Canadian BTV episodes and I have to say, these singers/musicians have aged really well! I know it has nothing to do with the brilliance of their music, but it's just something that struck me as I watched them.