The leasd singer of the group was Steve Walsh. In the video he plays organ and congas. He was by far one of the best rock voices to come out of the 70's. He retired from thr group in 2014 but has.in recent years released some solo material. His voice has changed a bit over time but still arguably has an impressive range for someone who is now 72. One of my favorite all time vocakists. I loved his range and timber. The group was long eegarded as an.American offshoot of progressive rock and differed from British progressive rock groups like Genesis and Yes. Ironically, they cite King Crimson, another British prog rock group as one of their major influemces. Their sound was arguably a hybrid of mid western folk, hard rock, jazz, r&b, and bits from other music genres mixed in.
Kansas was the REAL DEAL. Their music and spiritual lyrics may have literally saved my life during a very tumultuous childhood. I love it that you can hear how amazing they are.
Kansas is one of the greatest bands i have ever seen. I am from kc so when they first came on the music scene i was blown away their musical talent the songwriting the transitions were unbelievable. The vocals the harmonizing were so impressive i became a fan for life i consider them the ultimate jam band.Dust in the wind is another of their most popular songs but another of my favorites is the wall try listening to play the game tonight, magnum opus, icarus-borne on wings of steel, hold on the list is incredible
If you want more Kansas then check out "The Wall", "Song For America", " People of the Southwind" and " Dust in the Wind". I was fortunate to see them and Yes perform many years ago. They put on a hell of a show.
Born in Kansas in 1966. Got this album for my 10th b-day. Because they were from the state, they got played everywhere! They lost the violinist/vocalist this past July at 71. They’ll never sound the same without him but they do still tour.
Big Red is playing the tambourine. He plays a violin in Dust in the Wind. Steve is playing keyboard & bongos. This performance is a masterpiece. I was fortunate to see them live in an orchestra hall where the acoustics were perfection. The entire concert was phenomenal. They recorded it in 1976. I saw them in 1977 in Detroit. One of the best concerts I ever went to and I went to a lot in the 70s & 80s.
The vocalist with the long red hair is also a great violinist. His name is Robby Stieenhardt, who sadly passed away in July. He is the first of the Kansas family to leave us! Any song from this band is worth a listen. You have just begun a trip down the rabbit hole! Happy listening!
1976. Carry on is probably one of the most "accessible" songs they do. The entire Leftoverture album is great. The Wall, Miracles out of Nowhere, Cheyenne anthem, Magnum Opus. The others songs are great too. Earlier than this reaches into "proggier"material. Song For America, Journey from Mariabron. Great songs from Point of Know Return album which followed Leftoverture, Kanas starts getting more radio friendly after this. Not bad just different. Great band with so many great songs.
Play the Game Tonight Dust in the Wind Point of no Return These are some of the more well known songs. If you haven’t guessed, anything they’ve done is pretty good.
This song found a new audience as it became the unofficial theme song for the TV show Supernatural. Also check out Point of Know Return and Dust in the Wind.
Kansas is one of my favorite bands. You should check out "Kansas - Point Of Know Return (Official Video)" and "Kansas- Dust In The Wind(Official Video)." But you should give "Styx - To Much Time On My Hands" a listen. Because this band is from Chicago and started out in the 1970's. They are another iconic band of the era. Looking forward to hearing what you think. Have a nice night and thanks.
This song has a place in my heart been watching a show for ovee 15 years and this was there outro song.. SPN fans know what im talking about..... They dont make them like this anymore... And their called Bongos... Lol
1975/76? The 1960s and 1970s AM and FM radio airwaves were a veritable cornucopia of great musical styles and genres delivered by talented artists and bands that refused to be pigeonholed! We were spoiled....had it all handed to us!
i am 53, so this band and others have been with me for almost all of my life...I remember these being played on Vinyl on the bus radio back and forth to school...8tracks...cassette tapes. It thrills my heart that they are being discovered by younger generations through reaction videos. Other Kansas classics: 'Pont of No Return', 'Dust in the Wind', 'Play the Game Tonight', 'Fight Fire with Fire' and 'Hold On' are at the top. If they are unfamiliar to you, Bands like Boston, Styx, Foreigner, REO Speedwagon, Rush, Asia, Chicago and Journey have a similar feel and quality to their music.
Kansas gas a ton of great music. Stay out of Trouble, Point of Know Return, People of tge South Wind, The Wall, Miracles Out Of Nowhere, a glimpse of home,
Before you go any further, "Dust in the Wind" is your next, obvious choice for "Kansas"....a band going on their 45th year in the biz. Their latest, out in 2020 is their best IMHO in a few years. "Carry On...." will leave you reeling but "Dust....." will leave a permanent imprint on your soul. So, so different than "Carry.." but that is Kansas for you.
The next song from Kansas needs to be Dust In The Wind. The long red-haired fella is Robbie Steinhardt ( RIP), who passed away just a few months back. In Dust In The Wind, he plays the violin like an absolute master. It's a Rock classic just like Carry On Wayward Son.
I worked for the band as a bongo technician. I would transport and tune-up the bongo kits and be on hand if there was a rip or tear. I’d have to refit the skins on the fly during a show at least two or three times.
Kansas Songs: Fire with Fire, Point of Know Return, Dust In The Wind, Portrait (He knew), Hold On, , Play the Game Tonight. In addition the entire Point of Know Return album is awesome.
Back in the day when this was hot for some reason Kansas NEVER played in Nebraska. I lived there so a buddy and I had to go to Red Rocks Colorado(God's Cathedral). Very well worth the trip and a nice ride on a couple of Harleys with our girls. 300 miles each way. Hell yeah.😎😎😎😎 I've seen them since then with the new band members in Reno (Harrah's former outdoor venue) Still killin' it. I still have this LP./Album. "Point of Know Return" and "Dust in the Wind" are two other deep songs from that era 45 years ago. They're still played on classic rock radio. "Surely Heaven waits for you".😇
40 year fan n running with them still!"Miracles Out Of Nowhere" while mess you up! The Wall is also a masterpiece! Hard to pick People of the Southwind Song for America
My man, you need to hit up some Rush. Try "Spirit of Radio" and "Tom Sawyer" first. And if you want more Kansas, check out "Dust In The Wind" next. Deep vibes all day.
I am sure that U have gotten more info on Kansas, just a little back story. They started from Topeka, KANSAS, with that comes some of the song for all ages, I'm the in 90's my kids and my wife we were always on thre road jamming to most everything from the 70's when I was a teen, but this song and Dust in the wind from Kansas will be played ar my Funeral, when this song first appeared that I almost believe they spyed on my life, everything they sung was almost had to do with the Bibbut not, the lyrics are almost something U would read on Psalms of Proverbs, I Had a 69 Charger or My 70 Challenger Cruising with thus blaring, this is when everyone had a badass car and McDonald's was jammed packed with teens on Friday and Saturday night, just wish it was that way now. Anywho, this particular song Carry on my wayward son almost did no happen. 1 of their guitarist come one evening with three different riffs, played them on the guitar two of them, which the band liked, the third was the riff for Carry on, the guitarist said I have one more ( this wS before the lyrics) he told them he had another one to play, but did think they would like it. So they said let us hear it, and the rest is history. If U haven't Bern told these songs are, Dust in the wind, point of no return, miracle from no where,Cheyenne anthem, Power, the wall, plsy the game tonight, these are just a few of many fantastic work of theirs. Last but not least, if U never heard some of the other groups from the 70 & 80's, I would suthese. First a bad ass group "Boston, Heart, Bon Jovi, the scorpions The Eagles which is the badass group that has Hotel California one of the top most played most bought songs ever, they sold thus Song more than any other. Journey, Fleet Wood Mac. Just to name a dew. U will kit go wrong with these bands. Heart has written more songs than probably all these groups, Anna & Nancy Wilson sisters, Anna Wilson had received a award for the top female vocalists of all groups for the last 100 yrd. God Bless
The great vocals you're hearing isn't be sung by the red bushy haired guy you pointed out at the beginning...that great voice is the incomparable Steve Walsh...the keyboardist...
Did you really like them? Well then, heres more of them 1973 Album (KANSAS) Belexes, Journey From Mariabronn, Apercu, Death Of Mother Nature Suite 1974 Album (Song For America) Song For America, Lamplight Symphony, The Devil Game, Incomudro - Hymn To The Atman 1975 Album (Masque) Icarus - Born On Wings Of Steel, Child Of Innocence, Mysteries And Mayhem - The Pinnacle 1976 Album (Leftoverture) Carry On Wayward Son, The Wall, Miracles Out Of Nowhere, Cheyenne Anthem, Magnum Opus 1977 Album (Point Of No Return) Point Of No Return, Portrait (He Knew), Closet Chronicles, Lightnings Hand, Dust In The Wind
I would recommend “Miracles out if nowhere” apart from the songs recommended by “Scooby clim bs” below. Or any other Kansas songs you can find, really.
have you heard of Boston?...anything they did would be fine...man there were so many under rated talent back then...I could only imagine what they would have sounded like with the newer tech
