THE CHANGES!| FIRST TIME HEARING Styx - Suite Madame Blue REACTION

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THE CHANGES!| FIRST TIME HEARING Styx - Suite Madame Blue REACTION
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@webguy1883 Год назад

Dennis DeYoung posted a video about this song maybe 2 years ago, where he explained where it came from. I always knew it had a deeper meaning, but the way he explained it was pretty brilliant. It was written in the mid 70s and was about being disillusioned with who we are and where we are as a country. "Red, white and blue ... gaze in your looking glass, 'cause you're not a child anymore," was his way of asking, "Hey, when we hold a mirror up to ourselves, as a country, does the reflection actually show what we like to think it does?" Are we living up to the idealistic way that we like to see ourselves? It's a potent message, but in the last line we see it doesn't have to be read as an indictment of who we are: "Lift up your heart, and make a new start ... and lead us away from here." No matter how hokey you think Styx is, it's a brilliant song.

@FlipArt57 Год назад

The music arrangement and the lyrics of this song are "Brilliant" not to sound hokey either but this song alone should be in the Hall Of Fame. Thank You for the backstory. Love it!

@kbrewski1 Год назад

Agree with most of that. This was Styx' "proggiest" song (maybe Castle Walls too), and their most political. This and Light Up really got me into Styx back in the mid 70s. Some other 70s tunes that I found covered these same themes : KANSAS>SONG FOR AMERICA >CHEYENNE ANTHEM REO SPEEDWAGON>GOLDEN COUNTRY CHICAGO>DIALOGUE (I and II), MOTHER, IT BETTER END SOON SUITE, LISTEN RENAISSANCE>MOTHER RUSSIA

@marks9140 Год назад

My understanding is that the record label made them make the song lyrics a bit more obscure - it was not a good idea at the time to criticize America, so the labels were worried it would have a negative effect on sales. In the end, the less obvious lyrics make the song even better.

@FlipArt57 Год назад

@@marks9140 Thanks for the information. That an interesting fact I wouldn't have though.

@kbrewski1 Год назад

@@marks9140 Is there an original draft song lyrics somewhere on the net that you have seen that was vastly different? I knew what the song was about right off the bat when I got the album circa 1975 or 6 even as a teen, I thought they wrote it just about perfectly to get the point across.

@dudeusmaximus6793 Год назад

My fav. This song is about America in the 70's. We'd just lost Nam, Nixon had just resigned, inflation was high, people were struggling economically and financially, there was alot of unrest and uncertainty and not alot of spectacular leadership. I was a kid then, we weren't sure for a time if the country was going to survive. SMB speaks to those times.

@louisb5563 Год назад

Good info, I wasn't aware of this! Makes sense!👍🏻

@user-ii4zf5iq3t Год назад

We were realy worried. Things were just going south.

@trjbrew Год назад

Perfectly stated.

@glenallencox966 Год назад

@@user-ii4zf5iq3t things are going pretty sour now also. Times are very similar with global unrest, economy collapsing around us inflation at an alarming levels.

@Mr05Chuck Год назад

History is cyclical. Going through it again. Afghanistan, inflation as bad as then if calculated the same, pandemic. And of course both democrats and republicans (rinos) leading the country down the toilet.

@magneto7930 Год назад

My favorite Styx song! Tommy Shaw was not with Styx yet at this point. This was recorded for the bicentennial celebration of America and released just before 1976.

@carlaharrington5120 Год назад

True, it was John Curulewski on guitar but since they finally stopped calling them "The" Styx we'll let it slide. LOL!! Only die hard fans like me and you who were following them back then know this stuff anyway!!

@magneto7930 Год назад

@@carlaharrington5120 along with Curulewski's Prelude 12 it's an incredible piece of music. Ah.. memories...

@carlaharrington5120 Год назад

@@magneto7930 ABSOLUTELY! Very few reviewers do this song at all and none of them include Prelude 12 which is a travesty! They were intended to be played back to back!

@rogerdaly6326 Год назад

For those who don't know the opening guitar is the same chord progression as Led Zep's Babe I'm Gonna Leave.

@magneto7930 Год назад

@@rogerdaly6326 it's a pretty standard chord progression really. There are probably a gazillion songs that have that arrangement. Quite a few artists recorded that song before Led Zeppelin ever did, although I've always loved Zep's version.

@tapsX3 Год назад

Styx was ahead of their time. This whole album is fantastic. While so many bands were making disco music in the 1970’s, Styx is out there making masterpieces like this.

@NOLAgenX Год назад

Clicked instantly as soon as I saw Styx! One of their greats!! It’s actually relevant today, lyrically.

@jimtatro6550 Год назад

Styx is one of those bands that are criminally underrated, they should have been in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame years ago. Check out more deep cuts like Queen of Spades, Snowblind, Man in the Wilderness and Half Penny Two Penny.🔥🤘🏻🎧

@joelliebler5690 Год назад

You mean the Hall of Shame! They do not have Jethro Tull in it or Traffic or so many more rock artists.

@trishc3099 Год назад

All of those plus Boat On A River and Grand Illusion, and ABOVE all Pieces of Eight.

@ssRocker-nn3tp Год назад

@@joelliebler5690 Where is Foreigner, Reo Speedwagon, Blue Oyster Cult, Grand Funk Railroad, Kansas, Iron Maiden? It wouldn,t surprise me if they induct Justin Bieber before these great bands. The Hall is a complete joke. They don,t like Rock And Roll. The list of artists and bands who deserve to be inducted is endless.

@joelliebler5690 Год назад

@@ssRocker-nn3tp You can add all of those to my list even though I never thought that The Maiden was all that Iron on my list of great bands!

@rickwelch8464 Год назад

@@ssRocker-nn3tp REO and Grand Funk are overrated. The other ones deserve to get in though.

@centuryrox Год назад

Probably their best song. Amber said it right: a masterpiece. Try a few more hard rocking songs by them, such as "Miss America" and "Lorelei".

@honeybadger713 Год назад

Very good songs that you just mentioned I think this was one of their best albums no doubt

@2007knightrider Год назад

Miss America, yes ! Finally time to give the third lead singer, James "JY" Young his due.

@wordgiesworld5483 Год назад

YES!!!!! Miss America! I LOVE JY’s vocals.

@marybrant9586 8 месяцев назад

Crystal 🔮 Ball

@dogsdogs8441 7 месяцев назад

Miss America is great, Dear John: a dedication to John the drummer who passed away by Tommy.

@thomasgill2358 Год назад

The lead singer of this song is Dennis DeYoung. I believe this was before Timmy Shaw joined the band.

@LiberalsArePoop Год назад

I thought so too, but I wasn't sure.

@francisseidel8014 Год назад

It's John Curulewski on Guitar and backing vocals. He also wrote the intro song Prelude 12 that leads right into SMB on the Equinox album.

@NightRanger-lz6tp Год назад

Yes just after the CD was made. The first Guy quit the band before they were to go out on tour to promote the Equinox album and Tommy Shaw joined soon after.

@francisseidel8014 Год назад

@@NightRanger-lz6tp - Tommy Shaw got the gig because Styx's road manager (Jim Vosecek) was from the Ides of March and when Ides broke up, the drummer from the Ides played in MS Funk with Tommy. They needed someone who could hit the high note harmonies in Lady and Jim knew Tommy could sing it. That was his entire audition. Sing the high note in Lady.

@LiberalsArePoop Год назад

@@NightRanger-lz6tp there were no CDs when this first came out.

@jeffcoat1959 Год назад

This recording is vintage Styx - pre Tommy Shaw. John Curulewski left the band right after the Equinox album, before they started touring. So any live versions of this song will feature Tommy Shaw. If you want to hear a really killer live version of Suite Madame Blue, check out the one from the "Return to Paradise" album.

@SingleTax Год назад

This song was recorded before Tommy Shaw joined the band. No offense to Tommy, but it ain't Styx without Dennis DeYoung.

@jcbass2u Год назад

That version was good, but I prefer the earlier one from "Caught in the Act".

@marybaillie8907 Год назад

This is from the 5th studio album Equinox from 1975. Instead of gearing up for the bicentennial, they were writing about being exploited and how commercialism had taken over the US. Beautiful song and Dennis shines in this song. Great reaction. Buckets of Maple Syrup love from Canada ❤️❤️ 🇨🇦 🇨🇦

@RedBud315 Год назад

And then they made a very commercial album in Paradise Theater(which I did see at the L.A. Sports Arena). My first and favorite album of theirs that I was exposed to was Grand Illusion.

@williampenbeth4035 Год назад

My favorite album by them

@amoco14 Год назад

@@RedBud315 Under my Icon you can see the full Concert of Styx - Return To Paradise Theater.

@user-qr2og1xy2k 3 месяца назад

Hey you 2 Tommy shaw is not in the band yet.

@AnthonyLombardocap916 Год назад

Just listened to this song on my way picking up pizza for the family. You guys got many more songs to go, Crystal Ball, Grand Illusion, Fooling Yourself, Blue Collar Man etc... enjoy your Journey

@joelliebler5690 Год назад

So many great tunes and one of my favorite bands!

@greglegakis4177 Год назад

Don't forget Queen of Spades and Miss America.

@steveevans9342 Год назад

Don't forget "Snowblind"!

@marymiller4494 Год назад

Crystal Ball, Lorelei and Light Up are also great!

@robertcollins197 Год назад

The live version of this is pure 🔥. When he sings "you conquer the world and more" he holds the last note for 38 seconds.

@braybrannan-saine6407 Год назад

Yassssssss!!!!!!!!!! From “Caught in the Act” live.❤️ My fav Styx song hands down😍

@tombanaski3251 Год назад

The guitar solo was done by James “JY” Young, one of the original members and the hardest rocking of the group. He also sang and played lead on “Snowblind”, one of their more unique later songs. Their styles all varied but they found a way to meld them and make it work.

@jeffmattson5766 Год назад

I hope they get around to reacting to a song on which JY sings lead on. I vote for Half-Penny, Two-Penny/AD 1958 from the Paradise Theatre album. It’s a Rocker.

@tombanaski3251 Год назад

@@jeffmattson5766 Paradise Theater is perhaps my favorite album, but it’s tough to choose. Equinox and Crystal Ball along with Cornerstone were always my favorites before that… just a great band, bottom line

@terrylandess6072 Год назад

If you remember, The Beatles always made room for a track so Ringo could sing. Styx reminded me of this with James Young. I always looked forward to his 'song' when a new album released. Dude is an aerospace engineer . . . .

@bradleycrawford9837 Год назад

Great choice. One of my Styx favorites. Do Crystal Ball next.

@lilpoohbear653 Год назад

YES CRYSTAL BALL!!

@bennythedog93 Год назад

and make sure it’s the live version from Caught In The Act with the extra guitar solo, please!!! SMB is great on that album too!! Actually the whole album is pretty kick ass!! lol

@mikepolgar6931 10 месяцев назад

Just FYI, this album was before Tommy Shaw joined the band...one of my favorite Styx songs

@mitziesanders9840 Год назад

This was the album that made me fall in love with Styx! By the time I got to see them in person, Tommy Shaw had joined them. He was not on this album.

@jeffphillips9588 Год назад

J/A, there is no doubt both of you will like Blue Collar Man by Styx. Love to see you react to that banger next and the lyrics are great!

@gregwatson3300 Год назад

Yes!

@retired4365 Год назад

Arena Rock is what I call this type of music. Should be played to large audiences. ❤️

@joelliebler5690 Год назад

I’ve seen STYX live twice one time on their MR. Roboto tour in their prime and once just recently at Jones Beach Theater on Long Island, NY

@denroy3 Год назад

I call them America's Queen...very dramatic.

@longtuckypicksandthefaulty2245 Год назад

Hey guys this era of Styx is pre_Tommy Shaw. He joined the band for the crystal ball album and immediately added to the already fantastic chemistry. Killer song!

@jennifermorris6848 Год назад

Show Me the Way. It’s a song that gets me through blue times when it looks like the world is just a mess.

@umbluegray1 Год назад

First concert I ever went to -- Styx: The Grand Illusion. Was a major Styx fan. Then I heard Rush and that was it. So it's interesting you tied the two together. ;)

@greg2976 Год назад

I saw them in 1978 in Pgh. They were outstanding!!!!

@robeskridge7948 Год назад

Awesome! So glad y’all checked this one out! One of my all-time Styx favorites! For some rocking Styx, check out “Lorelei”! Absolute banger!

@2869may Год назад

Love "Lorelei"....!

@mamatay7 Год назад

Omg, Lorelei is always the one I want to suggest whenever we're talking Styx!

@alantidwell7889 Год назад

Yes! I concur! Hearing Lorelei live on the Mr. Roboto tour turned me from a Styx fan into a Styx FAN! They were my favorite group for several years back in the day once I explored their older catalog.

@2869may Год назад

@@alantidwell7889 Paradise Theater was my first concert, with my parents... they were cool...lol I also really like "I'm OK" , "Why Me" and "Lights"

@kenpaden Год назад

YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!! love Lorelei

@joescott8877 Год назад

Another great Styx song that has biting social commentary about life in America is, well, "Miss America." Killer riff and , as I indicated, edgy lyrics! Styx Rox!

@Booderman Год назад

“Grand illusion “ , “ Pieces of eight” , etc several more to listen to!

@AWalkOnDirt Год назад

I vote for pieces of eight

@reality1958 Год назад

Now you are talking! Early Styx were a rockin, kind of progressive rock band. No fluff! Probably their first 5 albums were really good. This is probably my favorite album by them.

@bishdizzle67 Год назад

Dennis Deyoung wrote this for the 200th birthday of the United States and how he laments some of the sad parts of our nation but ultimately opines hope in the end.

@daledodson1279 Год назад

Amber, I am constantly impressed with how quickly you pick up on the meaning and relevance of song lyrics that you are hearing for the first time. Kudos!!

@reesezpeecez08 Год назад

Styx has so many great songs but this is my favorite....yes, "a masterpiece".

@williamjones6031 Год назад

In the "Caught in the Act" live album Dennis holds the last "Moooooooore" 47 seconds.😲 This Chiefs fan gives the Bengals permission to win tonight

@tvdroid22 Год назад

Now think about being in a hall with 20,000 fans and having STYX in the house. Truly magical times. The Best of Times, in fact.

@ferdberfle5069 Год назад

This one was James "JY" Young on guitar. Tommy Shaw joined the band later after this was recorded.

@NoLegalPlunder Год назад

Born For Adventure from this album is a MUST listen song. Midnight Ride is a close runner up. They are one of those bands that is just magical.

@clintonhunt3197 Год назад

I'm born and raised in KC, but tonight I'm cheering for the Bengals! Styx is one of my favorite bands, I've seen them in concert a few times. Love the reactions!

@jennifermorris6848 Год назад

Me too! The Kingdom all says who Dey today!

@royalway12 Год назад

Born in St. Joseph, raised in K.C.MO. here. Right on.

@resurrectionwaiting9294 Год назад

Go Oilers!

@andreadeamon6419 Год назад

Did you see any of the game. We're all in shock here

@vizzini589 Год назад

Whether you're a Bills or Bengals fan tonight, prayers for Damar Hamlin👃

@55itsme Год назад

With the strong songwriting skills and musicianship the "front men" had, the twins sometimes don't get their due. Chuck Panozzo on bass and John Panozzo on drums were one of the best rhythm sections of the hard rock era. I think John especially contributed a lot to the progressiveness of Styx's style.

@barbarapechota247 Год назад

The guitarist was not Tommy Shaw on this album- it was the last one with John Curulewski. As good as this is, the version from "Caught in the Act" when Dennis DeYoung holds that note, omg!!

@cmel714 Год назад

This is actually pre Tommy Shaw. The guitarist is John Curulewski. He was the guitarist for many of the Styx hits. Like Lady.

@dawngipe6324 Год назад

I think this one of their best ever...love it!!! Good pick!!!

@dawngipe6324 Год назад

In fact I was out at local pub and someone played it on the jukebox today...reminded me of how much I love this song

@CardiacCat Год назад

I was introduced to Styx and Rush at the same time by the same friend in high school. Still love them both today. Styx has so much more ahead for you to listen to. I would point you to "The Grand Illusion" from the album "The Grand Illusion" (but this whole album is great). Also "Rocking The Paradise" from "The Paradise Theater" (also a fantastic album)

@vincentp149 Год назад

Dennis DeYoung was writing very optimistic, and uplifting music in an time of economic challenge for the USA. You can always count on a Styx song to brighten your mood. BTW, Tommy Shaw hadn't joined the band for the recording of this song. They second guitar spot was filled by original member John Curulewski.

@bdheine2300 Год назад

Dennis wrote this as a celebration of the bicentennial. 1976.

@michaelbaucom4019 Год назад

Even more powerful/dramatic live, ALWAYS brings down the house Sadly, the lyrics are even more relevant today

@allanb.2925 Год назад

Agreed. Ditto with "Borrowed Time" from the Cornerstone album. Dennis occasionally included astute political commentary in his songwriting that incredibly seems to carry forward from one generation to another.

@michaelbaucom4019 Год назад

@@allanb.2925 yes, the lyrics from Borrowed Time are wise, and, perhaps, eternal

@karlschmitt6359 Год назад

You have just heard the best Styx song in my opinion! Equinox is my favorite Styx album as well! Styx is in my top 5 favorite bands of all time because of songs like this! Another banger you should react to is Crystal Ball, Queen of Spades, and Man In The Wilderness! Your reaction to this gem is exactly how I reacted when it first came out! I couldn't believe what a masterpiece I just heard! Thank you so much for reacting to this amazing song from a truly amazing band!

@Cris-ux9tq Год назад

Yes! Crystal Ball and Man in the Wilderness are my two favorites!

@JonathanHart1980 Год назад

I saw Styx live front row in 1996. This song live in-person is everything you hope it would be and more. I even got to shake all the band members hands after the show. Fyi. This is the demo version. Deyoung has said that they couldn't duplicate it for the album so the demo got put on Equinox. He said it was lightning in a bottle that they can never recreate to do it justice.

@elaineh7993 Год назад

Could you please fit in First Time? Back in my college days my roommates (and the whole floor) loved this song! I'm glad you like Styx! Even though I feel a little depressed over what was! Still love it!

@UPFX Год назад

Hey guys. So fun watching you dive deeper and deeper into the world of Styx…. They’ve been my fav rock band for 40 years now. :). Dennis DeYoung is my favorite singer of all time. You should absolutely check out his solo stuff. Last couple years, at age 73, he released TWO new albums. So many great tracks and still rockin & sounding amazing. 26 East Volumes 1 and 2.

@elizabethfranco1284 Год назад

Released in 1975 the year Saigon fell. The song’s title was the band’s nickname for America. Talking about what the country was going through post Vietnam and post Watergate.

@705monty Год назад

It was written for the bicentennial in 1976. It’s about who we were as a country, who we are now, and where we go from here. It’s indeed brilliant

@sueparras6028 Год назад

Absolutely my favorite Styx tune! The only caveat is that you must play it LOUD! Thanks for a great reaction and I knew that you would also appreciate this song! ✌🇨🇦❤🎼🎵🎶

@valogden Год назад

This is a song you really need to hear and see on their live album. Dennis is incredible on this song!

@malkamusik Год назад

This was actually pre Tommy Shaw, but was Styx major label debut. John Curulewski was an original guitarist and did the high harmonies back then.

@marywinick7075 Год назад

Getting to see Styx live in St. Louis, Super Jam, Busch Stadium, late 70's, was an amazing experience!

@fatandhandsome5922 Год назад

Saw them live 2 months ago……..still rockin the paradise. 👍👍👍

@andyrunton Год назад

Love this one so much! So glad you did this one and enjoyed it! The message about America still gives me goosebumps. It was so neat to see you both realize it! 😊 Dennis did lots of solo stuff after Styx and this is a common theme to many of his best songs. His recent “100 years from now” is an equally cautionary tale. Keep up the great work! Happy new year! Love you guys!!! ❤️

@daviddragavon7555 Год назад

Agreeing with this writer, Lorelei is a very happy rocker!

@bondoman2k Год назад

Also, from a year or so ago, "Isle of Misanthrope". ;)

@jameshelm2847 Год назад

Dennis's best lyrics are in Blue Collar Man. Yes, I'm sarcastic.

@bondoman2k Год назад

Pretty sure Blue Collar Man was one Tommy Shaw wrote. I might be wrong though. ;)

@richevans7312 11 месяцев назад

Like many of their songs, this one starts out soft and gentle, then all hell breaks loose.

@liveyouryoga 11 месяцев назад

Prelude belongs with this song, and the two should always go together.

@cjk5115 Год назад

I saw Dennis DeYoung in an interview discuss this song and how it was a commentary on the US in the 70s and it's funny how almost 50 years later, the song is still relevant. Great analysis and breakdown, guys.

@Jessica_Roth Год назад

YESSSSS!!! **squeals in delight** . (Then is embarrassed for having squealed, but still.) Jordan, I can't say how thrilled I am that you now remember the band members' names and can drop "Dennis DeYoung " and "Tommy Shaw" without even having to strain to remember. Small problem, though…this ISN'T Tommy Shaw. This is the last album from before he joined; the acoustic guitar you're hearing is from John Curulewski, the guitarist he replaced. (The electric guitar is by James Young, aka the third writer/singer in the group, the one you haven't done yet.) You may remember that Styx put out four albums on a local label (Wooden Nickel Records) and had very little success…until DJ Jim Smith heard "Lady" at his pizza parlor, put it on WLS (which could be heard in most of the country) and made it a hit and Styx got a REAL contract from A&M Records and then everything was great, right? Yeah, well, there were still a few bumps in the road. This album, "Equinox", was their first for A&M…and it stiffed, too. At which point, John Curulewski, as the only parent in the group, was all "look, I love you guys, but this just isn't happening; I've got to focus on my kids", basically. So "JC" quit, and the group went and hired Tommy Shaw to replace him. (This is a story in itself.) To welcome Tommy into the group, they named their next album after a song Tommy was already playing with his previous band, Harvest. "Crystal Ball" is my favorite song by Tommy…but that album bombed, too. (But then they FINALLY found consistent success, starting with their 7th album, "The Grand Illusion".) And John Curulewski was left at home, probably wondering if he made a mistake. I'd like to think his kids appreciated it, though. (John died in 1988.) John also wrote and sang songs. (Styx always had three members creating, with the Panozzos to back them up.) "Mother Dear", from this "Equinox" album, is pretty cool, too.

@ScottKornfeld Год назад

Yes, I'd really like them to react to "A Day" off Styx II as I think Amber at least might really dig all of it, and maybe Jaye too.

@charlierice5756 Год назад

I love all eras of Styx. Equinox almost fits in with the second. Their music had really matured… and then came Tommy.

@bookhouseboy280 Год назад

@@ScottKornfeld Yet another side to Styx. Also from II, the "Little Fugue in G" intro into "Father O.S.A." is reaction worthy.

@han36solo Год назад

Awesome reaction! Masterpiece I agree Amber! You guys are the best!

@richwelling3409 Год назад

The guitarists in this song wwe reJohn Curulewski (accoustic) and James Young (electric). Tommy Shaw had not yet joined the band. The next album (Crystal Ball) was his first with the band.

@TheGRUMPSY Год назад

Thanks for all y'alls hard work. God bless

@elizabethfranco1284 Год назад

Oh this is a Styx classic!

@vincentdemaio8617 Год назад

Paradise theater by Styx is one of the great albums from my childhood

@keithkruger7270 Год назад

this was actually the last album Styx released BEFORE Tommy Shaw joined the band....but this song was actually one of the early songs that became almost a blueprint for a lot of their most successful songs in the 70's. Songs that have 2 distinctive parts..a soft melodic beginning with a hard rocking finale.

@charlesporbes8702 Год назад

Boat on the river by Styx is a must

@MaggieValera Год назад

YEAH!! They have so much amazing music, this is one of my absolute favorites. Love you guys! {{{hugs}}}

@STC349 Год назад

This was one of my most favorite song. Very popular in my region. People forget Styx was the largest concert going bands for like 7-8 years. I saw them four times

@doncarlton4858 Год назад

Actually this is the last album before Tommy Shaw joined the group. Lead guitar by James Young. Suite Madam Blue is the Statue of Liberty. Dennis thought the statue's patina was more blue than green.

@SLOPPEWALL Год назад

Tommy wasn't in the band yet. John Curulewski along with JY Young were the guitarist on this track.

@trjbrew Год назад

"We gotta talk" love that reaction from Amber!

@thirday44 Год назад

Can't go wrong with anything from Styx 70's era. My favorite band growing up. Saw them in concert in 1983. Awesome reaction.

@abmqa Год назад

One of the best bands of the 80s! I saw them live in Omaha Nebraska around 81 or so....awesome show with special effects

@marksimpson1991 Год назад

They were THE best of the 70s as well. And I saw them all...

@jeanstrickland2445 Год назад

This song carries me to a different head space, I love when songs can carry you away💕

@mikes1686 Год назад

I remember asking for the cassette tape of this album for Christmas the year it came out. I was lucky to have gotten it and preceded to wear it out for many years afterwards. 😁 Great band and thanks for bringing back the memories of that time. What a time musically to be a teenager.

@grumpyoldgraymetalhead2441 Год назад

Definitely one of their best albums! The one they released after this is Crystal Ball, and it’s worth a listen.

@mlj6419 9 месяцев назад

I was in high school in the late 1970's and Styx was one of my favorites. This song was my all time favorite. Also very Patriotic. Good stuff you two!

@greg2976 Год назад

"Snow Blind" is another great one!

@jamesdamiano8894 Год назад

"Lorelei", "Castle Walls", are a couple more among many you guys would enjoy.

@stevehamilton8824 Год назад

Masterpiece is the word that describes this song.

@jschrauwen Год назад

My take on the song is that Madame Blue is the statue of liberty. "You're not a child anymore." Hence, the America chant.

@tsonofjohnson489 Год назад

At 16 bought the album This song grabbed me then and hearing it tonight with you at 60 years old still grabs me. We could see America heading the wrong path...Styx nailed it just wish our Leaders could. You two do a fine service and enjoy your comments/music choices.

@donnacorey5682 Год назад

Loved this band so much back in the day. Wore out my 8 track tape of this album driving in my 69 VW Beetle. Check out "Blue Collar Man" next. It's a banger!

@ronknox3376 Год назад

Jay: "That's like 3 songs in one". That's what the title means by Suite Madame Blue. A suite is multiple songs blended as in this case. For me, this is their best song. If you had to describe the music of Styx with one song this would be it. It just has everything that Styx could do.

@josephmanno4514 2 месяца назад

You guys always remind me why I love Styx.

@STYXFRKS Год назад

My favorite band. You need to check out Queen Of Spades and Man In The Wilderness.

@buddysdad2004 Год назад

I've seen these guys in concert several times. They continue to put on a great show.

@lynnschnekenburger7270 Год назад

Yep.This is Styx .✌❤

@rickwong1000 Год назад

Besides their awesome music, their album covers are phenomenal 👍🏼

@2869may Год назад

"Why Me" and "I'm OK" are lessor known Great tunes... with deep lyrical meaning.!

@MacDaddyRico Год назад

"Suite Madame Blue, gaze in your looking glass You're not a child anymore Suite Madame Blue, the future is all but past Dressed in your jewels, you made your own rules You conquered the world and more, heaven's door..."

@tracienielson7183 Год назад

I was able to see these guys in concert 3 times. They were just as good in person.

@billyrampersad1750 Год назад

Listen to the Live version of Suite Madame Blue; you'll absolutely love it ...

@francisseidel8014 Год назад

They should do it with Dennis from the 1996 Chicago show. He holds that one note for an eternity!

@robertjones6971 Год назад

Gotta do " loralie " and " pieces of eight " next. Styx rocks!🤘🤘🤘

@michaelminch5490 Год назад

Pieces of Eight! Yes! Fantastic album!

@glennwhittaker1417 Год назад

Tommy joined Styx after this album was recorded, he did the tour for it. The other original guitarist quit before the tour.

@johnc1593 Год назад

Best of times. Styx. 👍🏽 s

@richardhenderson9767 Год назад

"Don't Let It End", and "Show Me the Way ", are necessary reactions by Styx.

@LaserRanger15 Год назад

This is an incredible song. So intricate.

@amoco14 Год назад

I smoked some for the first time listening to this song on the Equinox 8-Track while in a Custom Van floating down the interstate. But back to the song, Great Song and band because I am a big fan of Styx.

@sonjadarby1158 Год назад

I've been in love with Styx since I was 12 years old. They have a multitude of great... no, epic songs. Suite Madame Blue being one of them. My absolute favorite is one of their older, more underrated tunes, titled Boat on the River. Melodically haunting, the mandolin and Tommy Shaw's pleading vocals just rings in my ears. Highly recommend.