Voice Teacher Reaction to Kansas Carry On Wayward Son 

Steve Walsh (the guy in the shorts and tube socks) has one of the top 5 voices of the 70's and even does hand stands in concert, Robbie Steinhart (other guy singing) was a orchestra trained violinist, the drummer is also one of the top 5 drummers of the 70's as well, Kerry Livgren (blonde guy playing guitar) was the song writer and penned this and Dust in the Wind, the final guy Rich Williams (guy in the tuxedo) is a phenomenal guitarist in his own right and played more than 40 years before missing his first concert date. Yes they are my favorite band. :-)

You can never go wrong playing one of the two Steve’s live. Steven Walsh from Kansas and Steve Perry from Journey

Val, 1976. Steve Walsh is the singer and he is great. Check out their song "Journey From Mariabronn" to hear an incredible vocal. Technically, Steve Walsh has an "oo" vowel that cuts like a knife. He is one of my all-time favorite singers.

This was 1978, not 73. This was their 3rd last song in the set. They were tight as hell from the very start! Great video, goes straight to the point, no unnecessary rambling.

They were and are one of the best live bands you will ever see. Epic...majestic.... They never disappoint. Classic song, written by Kerry Livgrin..

Kansas is a very underappreciated group that was a great addition to the prog rock scene.

The lead guitarist w/ the long blond hair, Kerry Livgren, wrote this song & all of the progressive songs. They are one of the best bands ever. The singer is Steve Walsh - one of the finest ever.

DO YOU SEE WHY WE LOVED ROCK AND ROLL SOOOOOO MUCH...LOOK AT THESE GUYS...MAKES ME SMILE.

Man, Steve can sing! Jeez, Louise.

With the exception of a few musicians today no one can match the bands of the 70s Kansas will always stand out as true musicians countless hours of practicing on real instruments dedication you do not see today

Kansas was one of my favorite bands and this song is one of my favorites of theirs.

Steve is an animal ! Amazing ! All the great bands from the 70s had a Hammond B3 player. Kansas, Boston, Foreigner, Journey, Deep Purple etc..

"None can equal the SPLENDOR!" You must have loved that lyric. 😊

This song wasn't even written until 1976, so it can't be a live performance in 1973! It was written by the lead guitarist w/ the long, white blonde hair - Kerry Livgren, known as "the Maestro" because he was such a great songwriter & orchestrator & lyricist. Lead singer - Steve Walsh. The speed up was due to the adrenaline of live performance.

I saw Kansas live in late 70s, probably the clearest and cleanest concert ever.

Violin player’s father is a music professor. A few of them met in college. They are a great band to see live!

Kansas was a back up band for Queen on some of the US tours. I got into them for Dust in the wind being in an episode of the Higlander TV series , and I was watching Highlander because of Queen. Funny old world

I saw them live in, I believe, 1978 in Germany. Cheap Trick opened for them, speaking of another blast from the past.

At around 4:40, singer/violin player throws his tambourine to a stage hand (off camera) and smiles as it is caught.

This is from Canada Jam 8/26/78.

This isn’t 1973. This song wasn’t written until 1976. This performance is probably from around 1976-1980.

Apparently the singer Steve Walsh forgot towards the end, that there was Gravity in Canada.

Great nostalgic performance, fun to watch, and good commentary. Say what you want. They were working very hard to please their audience. Thank You!

Kansas was and IS amazing. Kerry Livgren Blonde on guitar. Rich Williams 2nd guitar in Tux, Steve Walsh gym shorts multi instruments and lead vocals, Robbie Steinhart violin, tambourine vocals, Dave Hope bass and Phil Eheart ( sp ) on drums. Phil and Rich are still touring with Kansas. The band replaced a few members one at a time. Kerry was the founder and main writer but Steve and Robbie also wrote lyrics and music. This band was HIGHLY UNDERRATED and still is. Most of their music was much more Prog than Rock. Because of this, despite radio hits and sold out concerts to this day, they have been denied a place in the Rock n Roll Hall of Fame. They and Emerson, Lake and Palmer are pretty much blackballed simply because they had talent.

May I say I’ve seen this incarnation of Kansas 13x! No better live band than Kansas!

I really enjoy your reaction to this video. Pardon me for a small correction. Canada Jam took place in 1978 the song Wayward Son hadn't been written or recorded in 73.

RIP Robby Steinhardt (July 2021). Will miss your beautiful sounds of violin and tambourine.

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.😎😎😎😎 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.

Great walk down memory lane. Thank you Valerie. I also grew up listening to this song also along with many others. Never seen the live version. so crazy and fun. So much talent, such interesting fashion choices lol.

Steve Walsh on keyboards & vocals, Robbie Steinhardt also violin :) By this time the band had been touring relentlessly and it shows.

Crosby, Stills, and Nash '49 Bye Byes' would be a good song for you to listen to.

Steve Walsh was SO HOT! I was a little too young to appreciate him and Kansas during this time, but my older sisters were way into them and Steve Walsh was among the many eyes the sister I shared a room with had plastered from floor to ceiling on posters, and I, being very shy and modest (still am) had to get dressed in the closet because all these heart throbs were staring at me! But it only took a couple more years until I discovered how hot this guy was ...and many others😜 Brings back so many memories! And now when I see him...(btw, I know his doppelgänger...married to one of my best friends 🤗😜)...I realize just how talented this guy and the whole band were! Thanks for sharing!

Great reaction! My favorite version of this song is Live Santa Monica CA 14/1-1977. Masterpiece!

A high school choir director used to say he thought the studio Album version of MeatLoaf's "for Crying Out Loud" was the best male vocal Rock Song he had ever heard . That was 20+ years ago, but the only song I can think of to challenge that would be Disturb's Sounds of Silence - Valerie could be the first trained vocal Coach to analyze that song on you tube

Thank you, Valerie! That brought back some good memories.

I think you are spot on when it comes to their tightness, professionalism and performance. That is spot on! And, as you say, there are few, if any, bands that can equal the talent of the 70's and 80's, and even early 90's. Since then, things have gone to hell. But I get a feeling, mostly with very young artists, that there may be a renaissance. I truly hope so...

Funny thing, I just saw this performance for the very first time this past week on another reaction channel. But then, while going through your back catalog, I discover that you already did it two years ago!

I see Kansas and I click. 💜 Louder for the people in the back Ms. Valerie! Talent and passion have been exchanged for manufactured hype and a quick paycheck.

KANSAS SIMPLESMENTE DESTRUIDOR.

Love Kansas! Steve Walsh, what a voice, what timbre. Please, trust me, react to Diamanda Galas, maybe the tune My world is empty without you babe, from the album Malediction and Prayer. Then maybe do Nina Hagen, the song Naturetrane or Smack Jack. No one sings like them, they break the mold.....

The song wasn't even written until 1976! So it couldn't have been performed in 1973. In fact their first album wasn't released until 1974. The album Leftoverture, which contained this song was released in 76.

You just made my day Valerie, maybe one day you and me can go to one of these things, and it would be just awesome to hear what you have to say, and live the dream, Go Girl, many hugs :-) #if only :-( but seriously Valerie, you're totally awesome

"Spirit", doing " I got a line on you". Thanks..... great reaction of Kansas. The Keyboardist, is Steve Walsh and has great powerful voice.

Thank you!! I love this band and they were around in the 70s when I was a kid going to elementary school. If you can ever get the time to listen to Evanescence, “ Bring me back to life” please do. I would love to hear your feedback on what you think of the lead singer, AMY LEE. She is absolutely incredible and has this powerhouse voice mixed with an angel. It’s absolutely beautiful and I have loved everything the band has done as well as some of the stuff that she’s done with other artists. Thank you!

My parents saw them in 79 they said it was the best laser light show they ever been to

Ok.. journey from mariabronn... From the first album.... Please listen to the entire album...

Kansas - so great!! And a great reaction! Happy New Year, Valerie! 🎊🎉🧨🎆🎆

Cool Val 😊

PLEASE react to "Memory (Cats) - Susana Zabaleta" , she es a Mexican Opera Singer. You will definitely love her

The big guy with big hair is Robby Steinhardt. Too bad he doesn't play the violin on this one. I'd love to hear your reaction to an great live performance from Deep Purple and the amazing voice of lead singer Ian Gillan. Here's the title of the video: Deep Purple Child in Time Live Live 1970 HD Ian was the very first Jesus in the original Jesus Christ Superstar when it first came out as just an album before it was a movie and stage show.

Perfect explanation of a difficult song! Well done, thank you!

Please consider Separate Ways by Journey. Singer is Steve Perry. Thank you!!

Can you react to a great, modern progressive rock band from Poland, called 'Riverside'. Great musicians, sound great live and on studio recordings. Great vocalist.

Pleasse! React to André Matos voice on the music Fairy Tale, from band Shaman. He just recently passed away and it was very shocking for us brazilians, he was our metal proud, SO talented =[

Actually the main keyboard Steve Walsh played was a Hammond B3 organ - very widely available to the public. Livgren, on the other hand, played some of the harder to get (for then) keyboards including the mini-Moog. Oh, and lest we forget just hopped up on cocaine Walsh was at this point, causing the manic frenzy in his performances like the handstands and kickjumps on the keyboard.

Hello Val, you're the prettiest girl I've ever seen with grey hair yet with many of mine I could add way more... lol. I go back a long way even before Way Son. My boss was a southern rocker and invited me over. First song I heard was off of the title track Song For America called Down the Road. That song was all over the place jamming. Kinda like Deep Purple. Then the next song was Song For America. Totally different song. Sounded like Beethoven, Bach, and other composers all incorporated into one very melodic song. My favorite of all time. Their songs are so dynamic and diverse. That was it for me. I had a cassette recorder and asked him if I could borrow it. Then not even a month after, Bad Company was coming with Kansas. It was the first time Bad Co. was in New Orleans but I was in it for Kansas. Bad Co. was good too but Kansas was obviously the premiere band at the time but really was not. They came through the front entrance of the municipal auditorium but I was close to the stage. I heard the crowd roar. I'm looking at the stage. Where are they? A surprise attack from my rear. Don't remember which ones but at least 3 of them are playing bag pipes dressed in kilts proceeding up the main isle slowly. You are right. They didn't have the many songs as now including Wayward Son so the songs were not rushed and not the best performance that they are capable of that you saw. They got up on stage and NAILED all of it. The crowd at the auditorium went crazy. Backing up bands were no more when Leftoverature was out. I knew it was Kansas when I first heard the vocals on WWS back when they had good radio stations. I can on and on about them but have a thesis already. Kerry Livgren, the blonde hair was the main writer guitarist and keys, Phil Ehart drummer, Robbie Steinhardt violin and vocals. Steve Walsh soprano vocals and keys, bongos. Rich Williams acoustic and lead guitars. Dave Hope on bass.

wayward son was released on Leftoverture in76 not 73

That date 1973 has got to be wrong cause it was recorded 1975 and released 1976😊👍👌👍😊💐💐💐💐💐💐💐

Steve the guy in shorts was also a first class athlete from what ive heard.

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Do Reaction to Journey with Steve Perry. Who's Crying Now, Faithfully,Open Arms, Stone In Love.

A reaction to Cher would be lovely :)

YES, 1976

This song wasn't even written until 1976 and released later that year on their masterpiece album LEFTOVERTURE. And you entirely missed the Acapella intro that is emblematic of the song. Please listen to their other 70s albums - they are America's finest progressive rock band.

SIMPLESMENTE DO CARALHO. KANSAS AO VIVO É MELHOR AINDA.

⭐The Highwomen⭐"The Chain" ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-jVLNB3d-2cA.html Quote: "The sound engineering in this piece is incredible. I've never heard a more beautifully mixed piece that captures the distinctness of each voice in the harmony plus the unique qualities of every single instrument. The sound engineers deserve every audio engineering award there is for this beautiful accomplishment ".

Will you try up Deep Purple-Child in Time- 1970

Sounds like the studio?....no....LIFE LONG kansas fan...that was live..this was not the studio recording..dont get me wrong..still loved it. Look them up on Don Kirshners Rock Concert...much more refined. BTW this is a song that most Kansas fans would skip for MUCH better Kansas tunes.

That stuff is still around. Here is a bunch of session musicians, including the singer doing a cover live: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-dyQD5dyo_6U.html Here is Beth Hart with her own band and music: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-lzdJf7Hqttk.html

Do It’s now are never & Are you lonesome tonight By Elvis

Got ya a big ole dose of Stevie (Steve Walsh). If you are attractive enough, it really doesn't matter what you wear. In any time period. The very best looking women, by a long shot, are always at the hard rock shows. Still today. Stevie had a haram. lol Great choice of a performance.

The song is from 1976, not 1973

Ummmm.....1973? Kansas didn't release their first album until 1974, and this was off Leftoverture, their FOURTH album and in 1976.

And NO AUTOTUNE!!!

Steve Walsh was probably dressed like he was because, as you could tell, he was sweating like crazy and it was most likely both cooler for him and less laundry, certainly not fashion.

Perhaps a little heavy on the Columbian marching powder ,eh ,Steve ? Sweating like it's game 7 of the NBA finals at Boston Garden with no A.C.. It ain't that hot in Canada

React to RINI's album "after the sun"

I would suggest you take time out to listen to RUSH - only one vocalist - Geddy Lee (Bass player), together with his two colleagues - Neil Peart (Drummer/percussionist), & Alex Lifeson - Guitars......if you want "tight", then look no further; & it's true to your assertion - these individuals were professionals - no glamour or glitz, just pure, unadulterated, & conscientous focus on their performance...hell, autotune wasn't even a glimmer in the eye of the music corporations then (thankfully). In truth, I wouldn't give you tuppence for today's modern contemporaries - or possibly a small handful...the rest are just dross...it was ever thus. Stay safe & well, Valerie - your name eponymous to the excellent Steve Winwood, who penned that song ;D

Carry On My Cocained Son

They had lots of cocaine back in those days.

Coke is a hella of a drug 😁

Steve Walsh...he has to be the most underrated singer in rock...hes got so many better vocal performances than this... good start though..thanks!!!..all the world...should be next

Walsh was fueled by cocaine. Made for a great show, however!

Cocained Rambo .-.

Back when you had to have skill and could be a mater musician as compared to whatever this crap is toy.