Dennis DeYoung (Formerly of Styx) - Performs and then Talks About "Suite Madam Blue" 

Styx cannot be Styx without Dennis DeYoung.

I never get tired of Suite Madame Blue

This guy is unbelievable his voice at his age so refreshing to hear him in these trying times

No reverb... no delay... no effects.... impressive!!!! True talent

Hey Dennis... you’ve conquered the world and more. Thanks for your incredible songs and that ageless voice.

Dear Dennis, Thank you for helping my son find his voice. My son has autism. He is now 10 years old and he loves Styx. He didn’t talk until he was five. He loves “Come Sail Away” and we listen to the song every day. My son sang before he could talk. Every time he wears his Styx tee, he gets so many compliments. 🙏🏻❤️

DDY you still are the man and Lawrence Gowan doesn't even come close to your greatness,You are Styx and always will be 👍👍

God bless Dennis …..the real spirit behind Styx, and great composer 🍻 (hello from Montreal)

You know what......I want to say something else. Thank you for your music. It’s been the sound track of my life. I’m 50 years old and I have an older brother who loves your music and my earliest childhood memories are of hearing Styx because he was listening to you guys all the time. And still to this day your music is a gigantic part of my life. Your music has touched my life more than you can ever imagine. Thank you.

Nothing better than uncle Dennis at home singing to us during a pandemic. I may just make it after all this felt so good.

Pretty crazy, held that note for over 20 seconds. In 2020!!!

DeYoung, probably the best male vocalist there has ever been. I can’t even imagine what it would have been like without the mighty Styx in my life since 1976. Thank you.

He held that note for 21 seconds. He is amazing still at 73. He sings so beautifully. If you have not seen his band and concert, when COVID goes away, let this be your first ticket and I guarantee you will be amazed.

Dennis DeYoung has more talent in his little toe than entire groups of established artist have in their collective bodies. I am AMAZED at his ability to exude creative abilities seemingly effortlessly.

Suite Madame Blue and Crystal Ball, two of the greatest progressive rock anthems ever written! Thank you.

Best Styx song ever by one of the best singers ever. This song is special to me due to my father being on the Bataan Death March and a Japanese POW for 3 1/2 years. Thank you Mr DeYoung for creating this masterpiece.

Written about America back in the 70's. Who would have known how much it means about America today!

You sir, Are Styx! What a performance.

AMAZING!!! I was 9 years old in 76 when I 1st heard STYX that album. I’m still a HUGE DDY and STYX fan! Awesomeness!

Every 4th of July when watching the fireworks in the neighborhood I crank this song up.

Your a amazing musician and inspiration Dennis!

Just made my day!!!!! Thank you Dennis for singing to us. God Bless!!

Kudos Dennis! This song is timeless & the message it carries is more relevant today than ever! Long live our US Constitution. The envy of the world. ❤

My father swears he heard your father play at a Chicago lounge years and years ago. My dad told me that he was the most incredible musician and was in awe when he performed. Thought I would share and hope it was a true story. Dennis, your talent is God given and I am sure your dad is beaming in heaven. God Bless!! You are truly a gift from God!

Growing up with hard times, poverty and heartbreak, the music of Styx and DDY's Desert Moon help lead me through. Whether it was just listening to them en route to school or trying to forget about a hungry night, Styx helped me believe there was a better life waiting for me and to hold on a little longer.

In my perfect world.. One Night.. "Styx Unplugged". Bring all the original living members together for one night.. Dennis, J.Y. , Tommy ,Todd on drums and of course our beloved Chuck.. Even if it never happens.. I can dream.. So can you..

DDY, you "da man!" Thanks for the terrific performance and the kind words about JC. 🙂

61 year old bass player and always tried to emulate my voice to yours Thank you sir

Jeez! 45 years since it was recorded and Dennis belts it out perfectly. Amazing.... 💪😎👌

Hasn’t fade the change of times,still very much like in the 70’s. What a talent. Legend, Icon. DDY.

Thank you Dennis,from Quebec

I grew up on "paradise theater". You are still simply amazing 👏 God bless. 🙏

Hi Dennis! Keep these coming, the world needs them! Your voice still sounds amazing and the commentary on the song is the icing on the cake! I’ll wear my Bicentennial underpants for the next one. Much love and many more exclamation points to you!!!!!

Dennis IS the voice of STYX! Sounds GREAT!

Thanks Dennis so very very much for singing Suite Madame Blue for us. It brought nostalgic tears to my eyes. I was a 10 year old when you came came to Toronto and performed this as part of your Equinox tour. It was one of the great thrills of my life frankly. I saw you each and every summer for the following handful of years, as Crystal Ball, The Grand Illusion, Pieces of Eight and Cornerstone LPs dominated my record player at home. Styx had a LOT of stiff competition back in those days, but you remained one of my favourites throughout. I think Suite Madame Blue is Styx's greatest song and I often listen to it, even to this day. I totally "get" the America allegory that motivated you, but the song also pulls the emotional strings of reflecting back on a teenage sweetheart one once held an intense passion for. The song's structure is so very sexual with it's soft beginning, great rhythms and intense climax, followed by a quiet move to sleep. The great thing after all these years is that it is clear this song means a lot to you too. For me, this song has a unique meaning I would like to share with you Dennis. Throughout my teenage years, I was intensely infatuated and in love with this gal who was my classmate. I actually first met her in grade 5, the very same year this song was released and I attended the concert. However she became very popular and my love for her went unrequited, but we were friends. At the time, when listening to Suite Madame Blue, I imagined that one day, in the distant future, once she had aged and was no longer desired by the average guy, she would see me in a different light - that as a mature woman she would see the true value in me. "Gaze at your looking glass, you're not a child anymore." So in this song i held my hope for a future with her. 40 to 45 years later, I've had a very successful career, never married, and never have stopped loving her. That gal reached out to me a few years back after decades of going our own way. She's happily married and has a wonderful family. We reminisce and she shares fond memories of me, even admitting that she quite admired me - my character etc. - back in those days. I don't know if she fathoms how fond those memories of our casual friendship are for me. Although she never directly says it, it's almost like she's reflecting on how we could have been great together. I'm not sure I could handle her actually saying that, so best it becomes part of the dream I suppose. I never had the courage to tell her how I felt about her, and although I would have such courage today - I would marry her in a heartbeat - I wouldn't want to disrupt the life she has built with her family. So the irony in your song Suite Madame Blue is that the dream it provided me 45 years ago by looking into the future, somehow lingers to this day, looking into the past but still dreaming of a future. Unrequited love with just a trace of hope and a whole lot of nostalgia. It's a very special song for me with a great deal of emotion tied to it. AND, it is one hell of a tune! "Once, long ago, one word from your lips and the world turned around, but somehow you've changed - you're so far away - I long for the past, and dream of a day with you, Suite Madame Blue." "Time after time, I sit and I wait for your call. I know I'm a fool, but what can I say? Whatever the price, I'll pay, for you, Suite Madame Blue." BTW I went and saw Styx not long ago with Gowan, a local Toronto favourite. A nice walk down memory lane. Gowan does your songs justice, but man it's just not quite the same without you. Thanks for such a beautiful song.

So talented.... magical!! Thanks

I was never a huge Styx fan, but I must say, Dennis still sounds damn good after all these years.

I can hear still hear that song coming out of my Jensen Triax II speakers back in the 70's after I tinkered with the equalizer a bit ! Thanks for decades of wonderful tunes D !

Still amazing to hear after all those years. I hear those song over and over. These were the best of times!!! We miss you here in Quebec city. Enjoy life and say Hi to Susan

‼️‼️‼️What a brilliant , beautiful , talented , person. Always , have loved , Dennis DeYoung since the 1970's. A very special person. ‼️👍❤️

Dennis, your voice brings back a world that is now only a distant memory, but was a time that we can all say we were proud to be a part of. Very few bands earned the rights to remain in our consciousness but Styx was one of them. Rock on forever man!

this is not a song only about America, it could be in any country world wide . I live in the Netherlands and for me this is the ultimate song of hope , thanks Dennis

Wonderful, bravo , bravo America, America 👏🙌👏👏👏👏👏🙏🇺🇸thank you

Thank you for raw and unfiltered Dennis DeYoung. 💗 I so enjoy listening to you sing. Please never stop.

My favorite Styx song. "This Old Man " is second. Dennis is awesome. These songs should have gotten more air play. When all the members of Styx worked together they were untouchable. The Queen of Spades and Song for Suzanne are stellar also.

You have ALWAYS been my favorite in the music industry. Your gift from God Almighty is something else!!! THANKS! 🦊😎🌈🕛🔥

Was never a huge fan...until I saw D Deyoung live n 2018 for my 51st birthday...blown away ever since...THANK YOU SIR!!!

Thanks for taking the time to explain how Madame Blue was created. I have enjoyed listening to this song for the last 45 years. You are a fantastic musician! Stay well!

Thanks Dennis. Great singing and playing. The song stands the test of time. Thanks for posting!! 70's and 80's Styx means so much ti me!

From Argentina, I love this song, I love this band and I love Dennis, talented, exquisite singer, creative; beautiful version; Thank you very much for this and for all the music. ETERNAL LOVE OF MUSIC

Since my elementary years til now that i am 48 yrs old, still loves to listen & sing along your music. Even my kds love to sing along too.. Fortunate enough to know your songs. Thanks.

Oh mr de young you’re truly a beautiful soul. I love your voice. Such a precious man. Thank you for all you are and all you do. Truly magical.

Dennis - you are a treasure. It is truly a privilege to listen to you.

Thanks Dennis, many of us cut our rock and Roll teeth on songs like this. You are a legend.

Still one of the best voices in rock. Thank you for all you are and do, Dennis.

Thank you, Dennis. Your music has helped get me through this thing. It is so kind of you to just give these golden performances away.

Dennis, thank you for Suite Madame Blue. It remains one of the very best songs I have ever heard performed live by any band. It is really that good and a sonic adventure when enjoyed live. Then there are the lyrics ....unbelievable.

Go habs Go! Cheers from Montreal Dennis!

Have ALWAYS LOVED THIS SONG!! “CLASSIC” doesn’t even begin to describe it.

Back around the time this song came out I was in High School and working for a body shop. I had just finished a 3 year restoration of a 69 Chevy Malibu that I painted a dark metallic blue and I just had to get a personalized licence plate that read "SM BUE", a play on words of Madam Blue and Malibu.

One of my favorite songs ever. There is no Styx without you Dennis. Nice to see you wearing the colours of your second home.

Sounding great Dennis one of the best rock voices of all time

Thank you Dennis for those words.... I practice your voice nearly every day. And I certainly practice bringing this world we're in to a better place. Thanks again. Ps: Beware of the Queen of Spades ! ✌️🤟

Duuuuuude! I'm having a hard time typing because my hands are keeping my head from exploding! That. THAT was AMAZING! I love love love hearing you talk about the song and how it began. Thank you so much for everything you have given to the world of music 🥰

Dennis, you are a frickin' treasure. Thanks for helping me through the 80's. Rock on.

You defined rock for me growing up. God Bless Uncle Dennis

Been listening since 77 and strangely it never gets old! Thanks Dennis for all the great memories! You still look and sound great!!

One of my all time favorite songs and best Styx’s song. 👍👍👍

That was suite!!!! How the hell could the "other" "Styx" dudes not be begging you hands and knees back is so confusing! U rock Dennis! Thank you!

This is a fitting song for today along with rocking the paradise. What awesome songs.

As most people madam blue is my favorite Styx song, next Blue Collar man. I love the new version with just you on the keyboard. I said for 40 some-odd years that you're a genius and you just proved that everyday. Thank you for sharing your music

Hi Dennis ...saw you at my very first concert in Toronto with Styx backing up Bad company...and Styx stole the show ...only to come back a year later as headliners ....LOve Styx ...love You and see Styx any chance I get (pre-pandemic ) hopefully post Pandemic as well.....Keep on writing great songs ! If you are ever in Toronto ...lets go for Dinner on me .

Watching these videos is like sitting down with your grandpa and having him just reminisce about "the old days" and the lessons we should have learned.

I can’t fathom how anyone would dislike this song or video...Thank you Dennis. Your music, your stories, are still my favorite!! Merry Christmas. And you are right, we need to take a step back, compromise, and come together, UNITED. God bless America.

Hello Dennis. I met you in 1996 in the lobby of Second City. You were there with your lovely wife that evening. You were very gracious and kind. Thank you so much for so many years of great music and incredible memories. All the best to you and your family!

Great version of Suite Madam Blue. Thanks for the Toronto shout out, Sept 1 1978 Canadian National Exhibition Grandstand concert. You performed that gem. Thanks for all the years music and shows!!!

Man, Dennis your voice sounds so great. You have such great control of your air. Just great.

Montréal Loves Dennis DeYoung & Styx, and we came on board early!!! One of my early thrills as a teenage concert-goer was seeing Styx and Bad Company on a double-bill at the Montréal Forum, on Monday, April 19, 1976. Officially, Styx opened for Bad Company. For us Montréalais, however, Styx was certainly the main act. Dennis DeYoung’s rendition of “Suite Madame Blue” was the biggest highlight of the evening! Great to see Dennis the lifelong Blackhawks fan wearing Canadiens team garb from Montréal, Québec! We remain big fans!

Man what a gift this is from a living legend.

For some reason this song has always brought me to tears. My favorite Dennis DeYoung (Styx) song. No one has the talent to write deep meaningful songs any longer. This song is sad but hopeful and you are a musical genius who only keeps getting better. I saw your show in Denver, it was fantastic. Thank you for your presence and words that inspire.

Could listen to you tell your stories all day.

Thank you, Mr. DeYoung for sharing a bit of your life with us. Many blessings, sir.

Dennis....thank you Sir. 🙏👏👏👏👏👏

Dennis can still hold that note..."More.........for a really long time....wow.....just an awesome singer and person. I love his music since I was a teenager....I'm 50 now....

Dennis I grew up in the Chicago suburbs and was a teenager when Styx entered my life. Through the years I’ve owned your music on Vinyl, 8 Track, Cassette, CD and now Digitally. Yes it’s that good!!! Thank you.

Yes Dennis, my favorite Styx song!! I am a piano player and really made my day hearing this all piano version! I'm 58 so I saw you guys more in concert, still have the original albums! I have CD's of all of them too! I was 14 years old when I started listening and going to concerts. Tommy Shaw sat in the floor at the old Charlotte NC Coliseum with just a blue light on him playing the prelude! What a memory! Thanks for sharing! From South Carolina!

Thank you for your wonderful music over the decades. It was appreciated when it was new and it is still appreciated now by millions.

Your voice is still incredible ! Got me through my teen years Dennis. What a talent.

Dennis, all respect in the world to you!! I've loved your music since the 70s!!! I was in the military for over 20 years (77-97), & loved all of your music as it came out!!! Now I'm fighting cancer & I'm STILL listening to it!!! God bless you brother!! Thanks for everything!!!

So if you're waiting on that miracle train to call out your name.........I still live by that song. Such an impact.

Born in 69. Discovered rock music through Styx. First 13 vinyl albums I bought were theirs. Come Sail Away gripped me. At age 41 my six yo son sits in the back seat and asks me to play "that sailing song." So, he and I share our first ever favorite song heard 40 years apart. But, Suite Madame Blue is that song I know as my secret favorite because nobody else I knew liked it. Thanks for all the great musical inspiration and memories, Dennis.

Thanks for still singing for us. You really are a caring soul. God bless!

My favorite Styx song of all time!

Still fabulous! I was singing all the “Americas” in harmony with you Mr. DeYoung!

Dennis you still rock it brother!!! God Bless

Hard to believe my first record ever was Paradise Theater back in 1981 when I was six. Now 40 years later, I still drop that needle and go back to a more simpler time.

Come sail away was my first and best song ever. I came to this country in 1976 when I was 8 year’s old. And you sir told me and educated me about what real good music is. Thank you. We love you. There will be no other Styx. May god keep you and bless you

As a Montrealer that's attended many of your concerts, you're welcome and thanks for wearing the #Habs cap :)

Dennis I wouldn't know what to do if I didn't have you in this world. So full of inspiration!! Bless you and I hope to keep seeing these videos!!! Much respect and love from the center of the country!! One of your biggest fans till the end!!!!! ❣💙💚💛🧡❤💜❣🎹🎹🎹 I have never had the honor to see you live. So if after all this is over and you are still touring please see about coming to my neck of the woods here in ol central Illinois. Peoria, IL.

I grew up in the 80's with Styx, their songs bring back a lot of memories, thanks D. Young for posting such wonderful videos. I would really love to see Styx in concert but Styx isn't Styx without D. Young! Rock On Sir!