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I was in the Navy back in the late 80’s deployed to Keflavik Iceland. Kansas were doing a USO tour and performing at military bases. I was a member of a combat aircrew and happened to be on call the night of their concert so my entire crew were dressed in full flight gear. Their PR girl asked us if we would like to go on stage with the band and sing a couple of songs with them! So, I was actually on stage with Kansas in November of 1989 in an aircraft hangar singing Wayward Son. It was absolutely amazing and something I’ll never forget. They were shaking the hangar doors and sounded phenomenal ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
When you have a lead singer (one of two) who goes from the keyboards to the conga drums and have two lead guitarists, there is no limit to your musical chops.
I've seen them live in their earlier days and they are master musicians and were once the top grossing live act around in their heyday. They are a very influential band and should be in RRHOF. Leftoverture is a stellar album.
I saw them on the "Point Of Know Return" Tour. Steve Walsh doing handstands on the keyboards, Kerry Livgren standing still mid stage, just shredding the guitar, locked in. The entire band working at 100%, one of the best concerts I have ever seen.
This song gets a lot of love and fame but the whole album is absolutely incredible. Stacked with bangers. The Wall, What's on my mind, Miracles out of nowhere, Magnum Opus...probably one of the most consistent albums ever in terms of quality
Many late 60's and 70's rock bands used organ-styled synthesizers to accentuate their music. Uriah Heep, Yes, Rush, Kansas, ELO, and Styx to name just a very few bands. That organ sound is a key sound that reminds me of that Era. Some of the greatest music ever created.
This song was brought in by the guitar player at the end of the recording sessions because they needed another song. Out of nowhere. Needless to say the band's minds were blown.
I'm not sure if you guys have already checked out 'The Wall ' and 'Miracles out of Nowhere' they're both on that album !? Amazing songs , Kansas can do no wrong !
This band has a huge catalog of great songs that you needed to be a fan and own the albums to know. Those who only know the songs that got played on the radio are missing out or might mislead someone. For instance their hit song “Dust In The Wind” while radio friendly doesn’t sound like anything else they did and doesn’t even feature the full band. Steve Walsh’s vocals are some of the best in rock history and yet Robbie Steinhardt also sings some songs and also has a fantastic voice. The two harmonize together extremely well. The bass guitar (Dave Hope) and drums (Phil Ehart) are two of the best in rock as well.
That "Leftoverture" album has always held a spot in my top 10 "stranded on a deserted island" records. The whole album is well done, and the lyrics are all very introspective.
So many of these classic rock songs have been remixed especially in hip hop, commercials, and TV show theme songs. A lot of younger folks have no idea where some of this great music came from. I wish there was even close to the level of talent and commitment to great music today that existed back in the 60s and 70s
Lol lol. Well I'm proud of the fact they are from Kansas and they were older but they lived not 30 minutes from me. And in college my older roommate from Topeka actually had some of their hand-me-down band equipment in his totally dominating audiophile stereo system, and he knew them in some capacity or the other. If it helps any, those words that you're using like Progressive Rock versus hard rock, yeah those genres were just starting to develop some terminology at the time, but most of us as kids that loved this stuff and were witnessing this huge explosion, the attempt to categorize it never even remotely occurred to us. It was just freaking awesome music, and they were incredible in concert, and they were on the radio all the time too.
As a fan of Genesis, Floyd and Yes when this song came out I’m not sure I classified it as progressive per se, but certainly inspired and influenced by that genre. I recall loving this song (and still do).
To me, the ultimate dose of Kansas' prog/rock blend is a two-part song called Mysteries and Mayhem/The Pinnacle - blistering rock combined with some of the proggiest material they ever recorded. It was originally planned as a single track, but their record company made them split it.
In their documentary they told how they needed one more song for the album and the next morning Kerry Livgren had written this song which broke the band nationally
Not necessarily true. In my case, I just plain old LOVED the music. Of course, back in the day, we didn't really care or really know about what "genre" music was. If it sounded great, we dug it.............case closed.
I was a Kansas freak in middle school and high school. I've easily heard this hundreds of times, especially since it's their most well-known song. They have too many great tunes to mention.
You guys would totally appreciate seeing a live version of this song. The singers play instruments, several actually and you really get to see how talented this group of musicians are. Always love your reactions. Keep on doin you 🙌
The first time I saw KANSAS was in Milwaukee in 1974 when they were the opening act for Hawkwind. Never really followed Hawkwind after that, (although now at 66 I am rediscovering them) but I have loved Kansas for 50 years. Actually I just saw them in Milwaukee a few months ago on their 50th Anniversary Tour. 🎻RIP Robbie🎻, but the new violinist, Joe Deninzon, is doing you proud ❤ We're fortunate that the band loves Milwaukee and comes here often.
The live official video is incredible as you get to see who’s playing all those riffs. The lead singer is also on congas and organ! They were our great Prog Rock band- our Yes.
This album blew us away! I think progressive for sure. Who else played a chain driven gong or glockenspiel? I’ve said it before but I only wish you both could be transported back in time to experience all the groups you have reacted to…damn what a bunch of evenings we could have had! Cheers, guys!😊
Kansas is phenomenal! Do yourselves a favor. Go to their first album and play the first two tracks in tandem. 'Can I Tell You' ' followed by 'Bringing It Back'. These two songs really showcase their raw grit . The violinist. is amazing and adds so much to their unique sound.
I loved hearing Kansas songs when they came on the radio, but I could totally live without it when that era of music ended. I have never looked for or selected a Kansas song on Spotify, Pandora, RU-vid etc. (until just now). I watchednto the end but nothing about this music wlexcites me today. Not one of my friends ever puts a Kansas song up on their Facebook page.
In this version of the 70’s we see a violin…..and a lot of other things too! Flirting with progressive while rocking out- that’s kinda what I heard then and now. On paper the piano / violin combination reads like classical music, then we get these vocals too?! ❤️🎶❤️
During the recording of this album (which was their "do or die" moment after an ultimatum from the record company) the band felt they needed one more "radio friendly" song. So, Kerry Livgren, their lead guitarist and main songwriter, went home and wrote this tune, brought it in to the studio the very next day and asked the band "What do you think of this one?" The rest, as they say, is history.
Should checkout Debut Album. The build to the LP’s final track, Death of Mother Nature (Suite) is remarkable. Cover art is the mural of abolitionist John Brown that resides in the Kansas State Capital Building.
They came up with this song after the album was wrapped and the were doing load out of the studio and Kerry came in and said listen to this! I just came up with this last night after the last session! The pulled stuff back in, and cut the the biggest track of the career
I think people are desperate for music that sounds different. That's why Ren, a 33 yr old UK self made, no label rapper/rocker/poet/producer/vocalist doing 9 minute songs/performance videos like plays got the #1 album in the UK last month. Nobody's heard stuff like he's making. He films many of his videos live, even live vocals on many. They're one shot, no cuts and no autotune, you can hear his voice! And he plays actual instruemtns, guitar/piano etc. Talks about real stuff, his Lyme disease was misdaignosed for yrs, left him bedbound & mentally ill from wrong meds & he talks about it while stil kicking ass & sounding great. Even young people realize they want different sounding, more authentic music when they hear it and realize what they've been missing. Bring on the organ!
Nothing moves the air like the rotating speakers of a Leslie amp/cabinet for a Hammond Organ. There's all kinds of digital reproduction thingy's but they don't move the air like that. Kansas. Allman Bros. Chicago. Boston. Traffic. Pink Floyd. So many more, but you guys called it, once again. Great reaction!
You should check out the classic soul jazz organists from the '60's like Jimmy Smith and Jimmy McGriff and Jack McDuff. They had a definite influence on the rock era I think.
I have had the extreme good fortune to have seen KANSAS Live 4 times. Phil Ehart is my Favorite Drummer. He plays melodies not just rhythm patterns. Every member is a musical GENIUS. This song is usually extra long and a crowd favorite to close their shows. Steve Walsh is Keyboards and a great vocalist. Robby plays Violin like NOBODY else. Kerry on Guitar is phenomenal along with Rich and Dave….AWESOME performance every time.
I saw them live with a few Army Buddies in 1980 in Salina Kansas, we camped out over night to be in first we were in front of the stage! They Killed it great band!
Saw them with ELO ages ago in Omaha, NE. Best concert of my younger years. Now I can't hear this song without thinking of "Supernatural" which is awesome too. :D
Saw them live in their heyday. Need to be in the RRHOF. Prog rock at its finest. Oddly enough, a then unknown Cheap Trick opened for them, and they blew the roof off as well.
Three more awesome hit Kansas songs are: 1) Fight Fire With Fire 2) Hold On 3) Play The Game Tonight (along with the mentioned song "Dust In The Wind"). Another band worth checking out is The Climax Blues Band and their song "Gotta Have More Love."
Oh Lord no! Anything off their first 7 albums puts those to shame. Not that they’re not good, but the songs that were primarily written by Kerry Livgren (The Maestro) just CAN’T be beat!
Don Kirshner was funding Kansas, but previous albums didn't provide the financial return he wanted. He told them he needed a hit to continue. The album was almost complete...they needed one more song to fill it out. Carry On My Wayward Son was written in one night by the guitarist. It wasn't supposed to be the hot single...but it ended up being their masterpiece and became a huge hit for them and a financial relief for the record execs.
Kansas is rock with a tinge of progressive. Manus Opus on Leftoverture is a suite of songs, so they do have that progressiveness to them, and you can hear it in the composition of this song, even. This was the first song I learned on guitar from Kansas, and since my bandmate played keys (anything from Mozart to Billy Jole to Elvis Costello and Joe Jackson), Kansas was one of the bands we did several covers from. They had a real hot streak in the 70s, got a lot of airplay. Great songwriters and musicians; Steve Walsh has some of the best pipes in the biz. Saw them in concert a couple of times too, put on a great show. Keep going with them. They won't disappoint.
I subscribed the second I realized how much you guys appreciate fine production values. That’s very rare in my experience. The Who, 80s Iron Maiden, and even ABBA. You’d appreciate the beautiful production. And Boston, of course. Oh, and Queen. The best of the best.
❤ Yes! Finally my fav! You need to check out the live performance of this song….they are going crazy 😂….so fun to watch! They are still touring and I heard someone say they still sound good.
Hello Gentlemen, I'm new to your channel and really enjoyed this reaction to one of my favorite songs. You mentioned a lyric that sounded familiar -- "tossed about, I'm like a ship on the ocean." I'm wondering if you're recognizing Ephesians 4:14. The meaning is completely different from the song, but the wording paints a similar picture. Very nice reaction -- carry on! 🙂
"Miracles Out of Nowhere" is a fantastic documentary about Kansas. I highly recommend it to all. As an aside: I also recommend Thriller 40. The documentary about the making of Michael Jackson's "Thriller" album. How can it be over 40 years since THAT came out?!
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 with roughly $1 a gallon for gas on bikes. 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 awesome songs from that era 45 years ago. They're still played on classic rock radio. "Surely Heaven waits for you"😇😇😇😇😇😇😇 The best thing about watching these reviews is how people react when it keeps getting better and better.🤩🤩🤩🤩
