First listen to Styx - Renegade (REACTION) 

That's Tommy Shaw on lead vocals and he's singing harmony with the other two singers of the group Dennis DeYoung and guitarist JY Young. Styx started as a Prog Rock and even hard rock be became sort of an Art Rock/Pop band by the early 80's. They have some great songs from their peak era like "Lady", "Come Sail Away", "Babe", "The Best of Times", "Too Much Time on My Hands", , "Don't Let It End", and "Show Me the Way". Other notable songs include , "The Grand Illusion", "Blue Collar Man", "Crystal Ball", "Fooling Yourself (The Angry Young Man)", "Rockin' the Paradise", "Boat on the River", and "Suite Madame Blue"

I always think of the old cowboy movies when I hear this.

Oh have you checked out BOSTON yet. Talk about dynamics...I would respectfully advise a little research on them first BCUZ they ARE awesome. Just give them a try. No Dissappoitment. I promise.

IF you're going to Styx and Kansas, you may as well listen to some Boston. Similar song that pre-dates this: Wings "Band on the Run".

Just listen to all of "The Grand Illusion" and "Pieces Of Eight"

I probably played this 15 or 20 times consecutively the first time I heard it, and that was back when you had to rewind the tape to do it. I was totally sold on Styx after that... at least until their Mr. Roboto days. (Edit: "On the lam" is slang for "on the run"... comes from the word lamster a synonym for fugitive.)

Love this song. Styx was my first rock band. How about Doobie Brothers "Black Water"?

Haha, fyi "on the lamb" is just an old-timey way of saying "on the run".

That voice is Tommy Shaw!!! Over the years, I've seen Styx 37 times. I was so addicted they held an intervention...

I bet you'd dig Boat on the River... it's a little known gem from their Cornerstone album.

In 2006, Styx did a show with Cleveland’s Contemporary Youth Orchestra and Choir that eventually went to DVD. I think that you would get a kick out of the performances. Here’s Renegade from that show: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-HquvpZ1xRik.html

"Crystal ball" is one of my favorite songs by STYX, I am going to use it in my time travel story when the main character is preparing to contact time travelers in the future by doing "an experiment in the 4th dimension". It's based on an idea I had in high school back in the early 80's. Also, you mentioned in another video (think it might have been "in the year 2525" one, about someday someone might open a portal and some beast comes out that we know nothing about. That's exactly what happens in my story! And my story is about humanity in the next 1100 years.

Daniel, Renegade was written by Styx guitarist Tommy Shaw and he also is the vocalist here but he lets guitarist James Young do the solo. Renegade is played near the start of the 4th quarter of every Pittsburgh Steelers' home game at Heinz Field, so besides being a classic Styx song, it's well known nationally among football fans. You can imagine it's impact in the stadium cranked up to 11 (Spinal Tap reference) with 68,000 screaming, Terrible Towel waving fans. Some opposing football players know it as that hangman song. It's usually played as the encore and final song at Styx concerts. Styx The Grand Illusion(1977) is arguably their best album with THE GRAND ILLUSION, FOOLING YOURSELF, COME SAIL AWAY, CASTLE WALLS and MISS AMERICA are among their more popular songs.

It's the Pittsburgh Steelers theme song. They play it every home game. ❤🎶🎵🎼

My friend, I've no doubt you'll reach 10K subs in no time. I really appreciate your breakdown of music and lyrics. Also, I can feel your enthusiasm for music in general, and it's very cool to see a young person appreciating music from decades earlier. Excellent job as always.

Finally, STYX!! And so much more to explore. Fantastic reaction! 👋

slang for on the run was on the lam...

Love your intros 6:59- I just realized you haven’t paused....

"on the lam" is term for running from the law.....another great reaction!..🙂💥👌

Styx is full of hits. A great library of rock that was super popular back in the day. I saw them during their Paradise Theater tour and it became my favorite concert ever.

To Quote Big Daddy "He taught me to pee on a building and that styx is the greatest band in the world and the only got a bad rep because most critics are cynical A$$holes!" Julian

Beautiful intro Daniel!

Awesome song and reaction!

i've been watching a lot of your videos for the past week or so. there is a simple reason why i keep watching, which i will get to shortly, but lets start with the fact that you are choosing the best of the best of rock music from the best years of rock, late 1960's into the 1970's through the 80's (and into the 90's ). this is the music i grew up with and it is, as you are fond of saying, "awesome music ! " so, now we can get to why i keep watching, and it is you. you have a way of expressing yourself when you are listening, and hearing something that you like that is almost intoxicating. a smile comes to your face, you furrow your brow, you exclaim "YES !", your smile turns into a grin .... it is the look of joy and wonder that comes across your face that tells me, "wow, i love this song", and I can see and feel it is for the same reason i love this music. as for Styx, they have a lot of great music and their work evolves from one album to the next. try "too much time on my hands", but don't watch the official 1970's video, it is kinda cheesy.

Too much time 👍styx

I'd say that the criminal wasn't the 'good guy', but he was definitely the protagonist, because in any first person narrative, the viewpoint character is always the protagonist. Being 'on the lamb' is a fairly classic, if dated, term for being on the run, hiding when and where it was possible.

On the lam....is an old expression for being on the run.

Arguably one of the greatest musical cues on television. Supernatural’s “Nightshifter”

"come sail away "by Styx was my class song in1978, and I have seen others use it for their class song to this day. Their hits are numerous, you will really enjoy them !!!👵❤✌

Just found your channel tonight and I really like your reactions and analysis. Subbed!

I knew this would be a good one

Tommy Shaw, just a brilliant musician... and his vocals are STILL amazing... the last two Styx records are really solid prog... love all of the Styx catalogue but the TS side has always been more of my favorite...

What a banger! Glad you chose this song!

Styx has a lot of great music but I never fully got into the band....funny you mention their name, in By-Tor and the Snow Dog by Rush The river Styx is mentioned, I'll leave it at that ; ) I really like the music in this tune, drew me in as a kid when I first heard it. "Really love the singing...we're done." LMAO...knowing what's coming!! Great tune and reaction, glad you did this one first to get a taste of Styx, I'll be suggesting another great tune by Styx.

Oh, I was waiting for your facial expression! *You never disappoint* 👀 Then, Daniel says, "Turn it up - Let's go!" Woo Hoo! 😁 I was actually a little embarrassed to admit I liked Styx back in the day! A few years ago... an old friend (From elementary thru High School 'til now) and I went to see Tesla, Skid Row and Styx LIVE at Jones Beach! It was incredible! Brought back the *best* memories! #MusicMemories #ILoveMusic 💜💫✌🏼🎵

Renegade has been my top favorite from this band since I first heard it in the 6th grade (waaaay back in 1978). Another one that Tommy Shaw sings on is "Too Much Time On My Hands" (my 2nd favorite song from Styx). I've always preferred his voice over Dennis DeYoung's... A few other favorites are - Don't Let It End, Show Me The Way, Babe, Best of Times, & Lady. I saw them in concert once & they end every show with this song. The place was dead quiet during the Acapella part, but as soon as the beat dropped, the entire stadium full of people were on their feet & dancing, singing along, clapping, & stomping their feet during the chanting to the heavy drum beats. It was so loud that you could barely hear the band - LOL!

Saw these guys live last year (ah remember gigs? Sighhhh!) and Tommy Shaw's voice is in incredible shape after all these years. Styx, Toto, Boston, Journey and Foreigner all broke through in the late 70s (despite the prevailing taste at the time being for disco, disco and more disco) with rocking hits in this vein, and were all pretty much universally hated by the critics - but their stuff stands up pretty well, it has to be said. Of the bands I listed, by the way, Toto are (IMHO) the best, and also the most underrated (in the US at least, internationally it was a different story).

Great song

LOL, Daniel not a typo; "on the lam" means on the run from the law, like a fugitive.

Tommy Shaw! THE most underrated lead guitarist & lead vocalist! JY is great but Tommy!!!!!!

What à great rock song nice album too my uncle and aunt made me listening To the group their favorite with supertramp in the 70s and équinoxe, great illusions albums who are great too...

Thank you son. The fact that you understand dynamics and appreciate how much they add to a piece got you a sub.

Dennis De Young was the leader of the band and sang lead on most of their well known songs. This was one though was Tommy Shaw on lead vocals, Dennis on backing vocals, James Young (JY) on lead guitar, Dennis on keyboards.

843 views and only 109 likes? Get with the program, people.

Great track, because this track is called " Renegade" I always associated this track with the plight of the Native American Indian, in that the Indian was/is considered an " Outlaw" just because they are Indian, and back in the day they were Hung for literally nothing

Keep in mind, Styx has two singers within the group. You heard the weakest one in my opinion. Try a song called Sail Away and hear the best voice of the band.

Just a little interesting trivia for this song: In the early years of the show Supernatural, Eric Kripke (creator/first director of Supernatural and now director/producer for The Boys) refused to use canned music for his show, so he used a lot of the very songs he grew up with and to this day his use of this song in one of the episodes is recognized as one of the best uses of a soundtrack on a television show. If you don't watch Supernatural, some background for the episode... the brothers who hunt monsters were hunting a shifter who was trying to rob a bank and killing people and taking their shapes to do it. The bros of course killed it but they were wanted by the feds for some of the questionable things they'd done in the past in their efforts to save innocents. So they had to find a way to get out of the building w/out getting caught. Here's a clip of the scene that the song was used in. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-ZXpV19PSjV0.html

When you get to Judas Priest, start with Beyond the Realms of Death.

Good reaction ... but you might need to come up with a better intro. :)

All these years later and Tommy Shaw can still shred and sing as good as ever!

lamb means undercover

check out Styx "Queen of Spades"

...from greek mythology.

I never understood people hatin on Styx, they are fabulous.

I remember buying this album when it was released, sitting in my room listening to each song while reading the lyrics. Loved it then and really enjoyed your reaction! Looking forward to more reviews of yours as I'm a new subscriber. Cheers! P.S. "On the lamb" is a saying used back in the day that meant you were a fugitive from the law.

The great Tommy Shaw on vocals

That’s the difference between a Tommy Shaw Styx song and a DennisDeYoung Styx song - different sound but both fantastic. This could be a really deep dive for you, they have some really good albums, start to finish.

Styx were my favorite band as a young teenager in the early 1980s. The style varies depending on the particular composer/singer. This one feature Tommy Shaw (guitarist). For a different sound try Miss America.

Greek mythology.

The songs of today don't compare

Styx-Suite Madame Blue !!

Can you please review Styx "Castle Walls" and "Suite Madame Blue"? Ohhhh...and...REO "Golden Country"? 😀

Please do Boston's "Something About You". Brad Delp's vocals are incomparable.💖

Tommy Shaw is underrated as a frontman

People really had a love hate relationship with Styxand the critics hated them, however they sold a ton of albums. I even think they have some sort of consecutive album sales record. When I think of Styx now I always think of this clip from the Simpsons where they make fun of their music ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-gdnvOQBOjow.html

The band is this tight in concert too. Try "Suite Madam Blue," "Crystal Ball" "Show Me the Way" and "Boat on a River." Watch "Caught In The Act Live."

classic love

Now do Loreli

You gotta review Primus - Tommy the Cat- Live at Bonaroo

Daniel’s facial expressions on this song are priceless. LOL! I enjoyed this reaction. 👏👏

Styx and REO toured together for all of eternity.

Grand illusion got lyrics you can dissect awesome song ✌️♥️

Tommy Shaw is one of those classic ‘throw back’ musicians that you don’t see anymore. Multitalented is an understatement. The whole band is tight. True ‘Arena Rock’ band here...like you said, they have a big sound. 🎵

I've always felt that STYX was a poor man's YES .

That song could have gone on forever. Styx at their peak.

I knew this was going to be a fun one for you - which means additional fun for us!

You have good voice too.

Okay, that intro was interesting...😂. Love your reactions; after binging for a while, I'm subscribing!

Styx 'Renegade' and Phil Collins 'In The Air Tonight' will ALWAYS be the best reactions to watch.

Take a listen to the Suite Madam Blue song!

My Dodge Charger allows me to sync the c/d volume with the accelerator...the faster you go, the louder it gets...👍👍👍😁😁😁👍👍👍‼️‼️

Tommy Shaw singing lead also plays lead and acoustic guitar and J ,Y. Young lead guitarist and background singer!

Had not heard this in many many years... yes, there is a good riff but to me it is not aging well, sounds overblown, "overtheatrical". And they didn't transform into art-pop but went straight into schmaltz, though i will grant anyone that a song like "Babe" is quite the earworm... and i do NOT want to even think again about Mr. Roboto, except if it is to watch the video along with Daniel, and see him laugh.

Crystal ball is a favorite of mine. Styx is an awesome band. Great reaction, thank you.

Try Castle walls by Styx, or Lady , or Grand Illusion , or Too much time on my hands , or Blue collar man , ...

Being on the lam means to be on the run from the cops. It’s an antiquated term.

on the lam is an old expression from the days of the depression and bootlegging -- just fyi

Hey, I have a song to recommend to you! Neil Diamond's song 'Brother Love's Traveling Salvation Show'. It's a good story song.

"Lady" & "Babe" by Styx are my favorites! If you like love songs that is : )

This is a masterpiece. We were all waiting to see your face when they kick it up...you said 'Turn it up!'...perfect

lil tommy shaw,,,shared an elevator with him and my nephew,,just before the show,,freaking awesome,,i so wish you young ppl could go to shows,,now,,many were still performing pre covid,,and were still amazing

If you haven't done Fooling Yourself yet, you gotta listen to that one. Another Tommy Shaw number, and it's fantastic.

Gospel/hymn-like vocals on the intro, rock drums and guitar, prog keyboards, and funky bass to give it that bounce. Creatively and sonically,when Styx fires on all cylinders they're tough to beat.

This is wimp rock

It’s years on the “lamb”. Means same thing as on the run. Kind of old saying. Also he’s not necessarily talking to his Mom.... probably his girlfriend/wife. (It’s a 70’s thing... lol) Great reactions 👍

Check out the Damn Yankees it was a Super group in the 90's with Tommy Shaw of Styx,Jack Blades of Night Ranger,Ted Nugent and Michael Cartellone the present drummer for Lynyrd Skynyrd!!

Prelude 12 leading into their GREATEST song Suite Madame Blue would be a GREAT listen, Blue Collar Man, Castle Walls, The Grand Illusion, Miss America, Queen of Spades, Man In The Wilderness, Lady ( first power ballad ever), Snowblind, Crystal Ball , Pieces of Eight, Borrowed Time, Fooling Yourself, Born For Adventure & Too Much Time On My Hands are all GREAT GREAT Styx songs. Their catalog is Epic. Thank you so much for playing, reviewing & appreciating this Styx classic.

Just going through STYX tonight, no particular reason, and realized in quite a condensed time you are all at the same time a student, actor, musician, and RU-vidr. And from the tidbits you share, successful in all arenas. Actually glad you've slowed down from the breakneck pace of uploads you exhibited during the time of this video. Stay well.

You really need to see Styx in concert now that they're back on tour. They started out as a great live act without much radio airplay, and then the DJ on Chicago's main rock station played their power ballad "Lady" until everyone got it. Live, the current lineup without Dennis has a lot of Tommy, and they usually end the show with an extended version of "Renegade" ("you want more - we got more"). The album versions are great, but in concert the rock is turned-up to "12". Concert blu-rays to see are "Return To Paradise" and "The Grand Illusion/Pieces Of Eight" (where they performed those whole albums from start to finish). The medley of 20+ songs on "One With Everything (with CYO)" is also awesome. RU-vid has some old concerts from the 70's that would be great if of better quality. This album has a loose theme of various professions. This one is a criminal. You also have: factory worker, gambler/investor/risktaker, office professional, athlete, artist/musician, healthcare/psychologist, writer, politician, and philosopher/theologian.

Great reaction! You should check out “Too much time on my hands”. Tommy Shaw also sings lead. You’ll love that one too!