Kansas, Styx, Boston, Van Halen, Foreigner, Cheap Trick, The Cars, REO Speedwagon and numerous other bands all hit us about the same time in the mid to late 70's. It was an amazing time. They all had a unique sound that was instantly recognizeable.
Don't forget about Lynyrd Skynyrd in the early 70's or ACDC pure classic along with the others you mentioned would love to see a Free Bird live 76 reaction I know its been reacted to several times on RUclips but would love to see her take on it
Some if these band's are excellent some definitely are not. REO Speedwagon fir ex. Not every band in the 70s was great nomatter what you say. Foreigner were excellent,, Boston you were right about both
This song needs to see a cultural resurgence. Beyond being damn good musically, the lyrics have a message that a lot of people would do well to hear and take to heart.
In AEW a wrestling promotion a wrestling group called the elite uses this as their entrance theme and the entire crowd sings the song while they walk to the ring
Any time I see a young reactor listening to this song for the first time, I have to watch. I'm 67, and this probably my all time favorite rock song, so I enjoy seeing it still being listened to and appreciated by you "young uns' "
Same here. I'm 67 years old. We grew up with the same music. I finally got to see Kansas live at Mohegan Sun casino many years ago. They were outstanding! Steve Walsh was with them and his voice was outstanding! I had thought he would have lost a step or two with his age and what he had been through, but NOPE! He was so good!
@@jameshowland7393 - I first saw Kansas on the Leftoverture tour in 1975 at the Masonic Hall in Detroit, Mi. Great sounding hall - they were amazing...
Yes, from the 70's, when the greatest rock bands were putting out one great album and then another, and then another, great album. I know, I bought them all. I was in my twenties. I was 18 to 29 years old during 70's. What a wonderful time to be alive, with all the fantastic music.
I was in junior high school when this came out. I am 57 yrs od now and this is still one of my favorite songs. I listen to it every night at work on my pay list. Never gets old. Great reaction beautiful.
This song is very well known from the Supernatural tv series starring Jensen Ackles and Jared Padalecki as Sam and Dean Winchester - "Saving people, hunting things, the family business"
"I think I've heard of a band called Kansas". lol. Kids these days, I'm feeling so old. This was one of their biggest songs Millie. I wouldn't call this prog, I'd put this into the category of 70's rock. The best decade for rock bands there ever was.
This song is definitely among their less proggier tunes. Though, it does have some proggy elements, messing with the time signatures. That being said, Kansas was definitely a prog band, (not that you said they weren't) with much of their catalog being very progressive.
You also have to consider that she is in the UK. Don't automatically assume hit songs in the US is known world-wide. I wouldn't expect you to know some of the biggest hits in Asia in the 80s, right?
Kansas was a great band from the 70's. Their musical style is a fusion of hard rock, southern rock & progressive rock. "Carry On Wayward Son" & "Dust In The Wind" are their 2 biggest hits. But they had other good songs such as "Point Of Know Return", "Hold On", "People Of The South Wind", "Play The Game Tonight", "Fight Fire With Fire", "All I Wanted" etc.
I suppose we all have our taste in music. the last 5 songs you listed though, for me are no good at all, would not make it to my Kansas top 20 songs list. This song is really good, but i would rank this like 12th in my top 20 Kansas songs list. My Top 10 would be 1. Mysteries And Mayhem-The Pinnacle 2. Magnum Opus 3. Miracles Out Of Nowhere 4. Journey From Mariabronn 5. Lamplight Symphony 6. Child Of Innocence 7. Point Of Know Return 8. Incomudro-Hymn To The Atman 9. The Wall 10. Death Of Mother Nature Suit
Same album had "Dust on the Wind", complete contrast to this one. Yet epic in its own right. I was working at our campus radio station, my own show, and ran the record (before CDs) and reviewed the new music and programmed them for air play. This unknown album came in over summer break. I gave one listen, and immediately picked Carry On and dust on the wind for rotation. Months later, I had to make sure they were back in rotation when the album went big nation wide. I was so puffed up about myself..😮
@@michaelseay9783 I checked, you're right. Looking at the dates, both came out while I was at KUGR. Maybe that explains my old guy memory blur 🤔 Thanks for the correction!
This performance was the first time I got to see how much these guys seemed to enjoy playing together. Add to that their talent and passion and what's not to love? Enjoyed your reaction! Peace!
Saw them, must have been 76, when they were touring promoting Leftoverture. This song, Miracles Out of Nowhere, Magnum Opus, were on that. And The Wall, a few years before Pink Floyds concept album
I saw Kansas 4 times over the years, the first time, they played at my high school about 3 years before this album was released! This was an amazing song, and incredibly, it was composed by Kerry Livgren (the blonde guitarist & piano player) overnight. The band was about to leave for the recording studio from their rehearsal hall, and Kerry told the band about this new song, They spent a couple of hours learning it, went to record it, and it was their first really big hit. While Kansas was an amazing Prog band, this song really wasn't Prog, at least not for them. The big guy, with the big hair & beard was named Robbie Steinhardt (RIP) who was a terrific singer, and an incredible violinist. His voice, combined with Steve Walsh (the organist & lead vocalist) really worked so well together. Kansas is still touring, though the only original members are Phil Ehart (drums) and Rich Williams (guitarist wearing white.) After this album, they began touring as the opening act for Queen, and they became a really huge band in the late 70s and early 80s.
Not quite. They were about to LEAVE the studio, getting ready to pack up, when Livgren walked in with the song. They laid it down and could not believe what they had. They were so tight because of their Record label, who had them on the road almost non-stop early on trying to build a base.
The best explanation I've read is that every section of this song is a "hook". Most songs are a lot of filler around a great hook. Not on this song, they're all hooks.
This album which is called Left Overture has a treasure trove of songs on it as well as the next album called Point of No Return. Begin checking those ones out you will not be disappointed
I really enjoyed seeing you appreciate everything about this. Especially the "omg don't let it be over!" - there is so much here but it's still not enough!
Kansas has an entire Universe of great songs that no one (besides true fans) has heard before. Sure everyone knows the 2 great tunes they released on singles ("Carry on Wayward Son" and "Dust in the Wind" --- which you must listen to next!) but there are many other tremendously inventive and progressive songs. Try the following 11 on for size when you get a chance (listed in order of release) --- and there are many other's --- most of their great material appeared on their first 5 albums released between 1974 and 1977: 01. Belexes 02. Child of Innocence 03. Icarus: Borne on Wings of Steel 04. The Wall 05. What's on my Mind 06. Miracles out of Nowhere 07. The Spider / Portrait (He Knew) --- _listen to these as one song._ 08. Closet Chronicles 09. Sparks of the Tempest 10. Nobody's Home 11. Hopelessly Human
Prog rock heaven. Live they were an incredible tight band. Saw them with an unknown Cheap Trock opening. Blew the roof off. RIP Robbie Steinhardt the redhead playing the tambourine. Wicked fiddler and vocalist.
The “tambourine” guy was also their violinist and other lead vocalist, Robbie Steinhardt (RIP passed away in 2021) talented man! Deep rabbit hole here of musical greatness Suggestions from Kansas (from a Big Kansas fan): Song for America Miracles out of nowhere (Robbie sings lead here) Cheyenne Anthem (another Robbie lead) Magnum Opus (Prog epic!!) Closet Chronicles On the Other Side Hold On Lonely Wind (very pretty deep cut) Glimpse of Home Crossfire Icarus Icarus II I could go on. Deep cuts are always best Note: do the original audio versions of above or official video Steve Walsh (the lead singer) was probably top 5 of rock singers in his prime. Later on he lost a lot of his voice unfortunately. There are live clips from the 90’s & 2000’s that painfully document this Kerry Livgren (the blond guitarist) was their principle songwriter. His lyrics are a spiritual journey. He eventually became a born again Christian in 1980. Reflected in the song “Crossfire “ Also note: lots of requests for Dust in the Wind. Pretty song but very stripped down & mellow. Features Robbie on violin Was a Huge hit for them They are still touring. Only Rich Williams (the bushy haired guitarist) and Phil Ehart (the drummer) remain but they have a talented lineup of musicians with them. Sounds like the old band and then some! Worth seeing if they come to an area near you Good one here, Millie!
Phil has stopped touring after a massive heart attack - although he has never said he won't rejoin them after his rehab is over. He still manages them, however.
On their album they go into The.Wall next. You should listen to that next, it's a little different but is so good after hearing Carry on. Such a beautiful and talented band.
First view of your channel Millie, subbed! Great reaction vid! I urge you to listen to their entire catalog, they're so incredible & intense! I never knew him, but grew up in same small city where the singer/keyboardist Steve Walsh grew up in. I was a freshman when he was a senior in our HS. Got to watch him in all of his early local bands. He was exceedingly talented even in his early days, plus a real monster on his Hammond b3 organ. His local band prior to the formation of Kansas was 'White Clover', & they were balls to the walls killer as well! Thanks Millie.
First off please don't take this personally Millie, I love your reactions. I'm glad young people are getting to hear and appreciate this great music from the seventies. I grew up in the 70's, 8-18 years old, when all this great music was hitting the air waves. Kansas, Styx, Rush, Yes, Pink Floyd, ect. they were all just listed as ROCK. There were no progressive radio stations, there were no progressive sections in the record stores, all this great music was just ROCK. Each and every band back then just had thier own distinct sound, when a song came on you knew who it was by thier sound. People today are always trying to catagorize everything and break it down. Just enjoy the ROCK of the 70's like you do. Thanks and keep it up.
Kansas played at my college homecoming weekend in 1976. It was the LOUDEST damned concert I ever heard. They played in our small gym, which seated 3500 for basketball in those days. We all walked out after several songs, because our ears were in serious pain! Now, I loved this band, and I love loud music still, at 67, but damn! I hate it when my ears bleed. We went back to my dorm, next door to the gym on our small campus, and opened the window. They sounded pretty good there! I hope the band can still hear. Their sound man obviously couldn't, or he would have turned it down. I probably heard 100 concerts from '73 to '77, but none came close to that loudness. It was overwhelming.
Hey 👋 Millie, You’ll be diving down one awesome rabbit hole with these guys!😁I first started listening to these guys when I was in junior high school in the mid seventies and I can honestly say that their music 🎶 (and lyrics) completely changed my entire outlook on on life as well as music 🎼 They had a “huge” influence on me at that very turbulent time in everybody’s life and really shaped the way I approached music as well as life! If I had to pick one song of theirs that sums it all up, It would have to be “Magnum Opus”without a doubt! I think it’s their crowning achievement at the height of their powers in my humble opinion. It encompasses everything that they were capable of in one song! A true masterpiece by one of my most beloved bands 🫶✌️🤟❤
Hey 👋 Millie 😃 Thank you for the ❤️ I think you’re one of the “coolest cutest” young ladies on RUclips!! And thank you as well for taking the time to read my rather “long winded” comment and appreciating what I had to say!🤗That really means alot to an “old head” like me😁😆Here’s another one that I think you’ll like! It’s from the same album as Wayward Son. It’s called “What’s On My Mind”🤔🤯🤣 It’s a great song 🎶 Enjoy👐✌️🫶🤟
Great reaction and thanks for sharing. Robbie, R.I.P. (The Tambourine Man) is also one of the lead vocalists, but an amazing violin player too. Listen to 'Dust in the Wind' or 'Lightning's Hand' or 'Point of Know Return' or 'Closet Chronicles' or 'The Wall' for more Kansas goodness. Chris
If you want to hear their prog side try Song For America or Icarus / Borne On Wings of Steel. Also, the tambourine / singer guy also kicks ass on violin and it is a major part of their sound
This is one of my Favorite songs!! No matter where you are at when you hear it, want to sing along! I listen to all music , mostly country. But you can not beat Classic Rock, this my feel good vibe
That's the music I grew up with. Kansas, Rush, Boston, Queen, Status Quo, Dire Straits, Toto, Kiss, Ac/Dc, Styx, ELO...(where can I stop?) Nice that you discover all that great music from the past (and, if you see my youtube name, Babymetal of course lol). Greets from Germany. Enjoy!
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, CA (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"😇😇😇😇😇😇😇😇
Kansas is one of the bands of that era that I've seen more times than I can count. They were always that good if you want to check out something a little more mellow with deep meaning words, the next tune to check out would likely be dust in the wind. The guy who sings and plays the tambourine plays the violin in that one. I remember seeing them perform it live when it first came out, and the violin player came up through a fog covered stage playing the violin for the violin part.
There are so many songs that they produced that will make you feel the same as you do here. Try "Dust in the Wind", "Point of Know Return", and one of my favorites "Portrait" (He Knew). They were very prolific for a relatively short period of time, but their music was so intense and wonderfully orchestrated. Do some research on them. You won't be disappointed.
This is REAL prog ! There are so many ideas in one song... Today many bands would make whole album of them. Best example "Magnum Opus". Sounds like Queen, ELP, Yes and god knows who mixed together 😂 Violin, Vibes, kettle drums... Whatever you want !
great reaction,,,,gave me so much pleasure to listen to you as a fellow bass guitarist, i can see how much you appreciate the song. its very complend a big challenge to do a coverversion. great song
Glad to see you discover Kansas!! I'm a bit biased..I'm from and still live in Topeka Kansas/their hometown..To me one of the best bands ever..Live is better!! The Livgren's don't live far from my house and have been fortunate enough to get to meet Kerry and Vicci Livgren..So very nice..Please listen to Two for the Show live album
So cool! Hope Kerry is doin well. He's so insanely talented, writing most if not all of their songs, plus his musicianship. Plus all he went through & thank God miraculously recovered from. I never knew him, but grew up in St. Joe where Walsh grew up. I was a freshman when he was a senior in HS. Got to watch him in all his early bands growing up. Should'a heard White Clover, before Kansas formed, they were kick-ass too. Salute William!
Seen these guy's in 1980 at the Summer Nights festival in Darmstadt Germany, 7 bands and Kansas was one of them, along with B.O.C., foreigner, 38 Special, Motorhead, More and one of my favorite bands Iron Maiden.
Damn! This song is so good it should last like 40 minutes at least!😂 I love this band, Millie. They are so talented it don't even sound like americans, their prog rock music sounds so british! Great choice and great reaction Millie!
Salutations Millie Hippie or Psychedelic Era was late 60's / early 70's. After that, came what is now referred to as 'Classic Rock' and Disco Era. Kansas is totally Classic Rock genre. Anyone that calls them 'Hippie Band' does not know what Kansas was all about. This song is considered to be their best of their Top 20 Best Songs by most Music critics and fans. A 'more chill song' would be a song like 'Dust in the Wind'. You can also listen to 'Point of Know Return', 'Miracles Out of Nowhere', 'Song for America', "All I Wanted', and People of the South Wind'. This is an amazing band.
Awesome song, awesome band, the whole album Leftoverture is great ! Also, nice to hear you mention Rush, cuz that's my favorite band, although I love tons of bands, and many styles of music !
Kansas was formed in 1973... Phil Ehart (drums) and Rich Williams (guitars) being the only founding members left, the band is known for being a prog rock giant... the band's biggest records featured this former singer Steve Walsh ... Kansas changed members over time, and once featured Steve Morse (guitar) who is best known for his work w/ Deep Purple from 1994 to 2021. Kansas' latest album is 'The absence of presence' (2020) w/ Ronnie Platt (lead vocals), Billy Greer (bass + vocals), Tom Brislin (keyboard + vocals)... Other Kansas songs - 'Dust in the wind' ... 'Song for America'... 'Power' ... 'With this heart'... 🔥🤘
Kansas, Styx, Boston, Van Halen, Foreigner, Cheap Trick, The Cars, REO Speedwagon and numerous other bands all hit us about the same time in the mid to late 70's. It was an amazing time. They all had a unique sound that was instantly recognizeable.
Don’t forget TOTO and April Wine! And some Meatloaf.
The Cars! Also.
Harmonizing was a very big part of so many bands back then. It all sounded so amazing, and still does.
Don't forget about Lynyrd Skynyrd in the early 70's or ACDC pure classic along with the others you mentioned would love to see a Free Bird live 76 reaction I know its been reacted to several times on RUclips but would love to see her take on it
Some if these band's are excellent some definitely are not. REO Speedwagon fir ex. Not every band in the 70s was great nomatter what you say. Foreigner were excellent,, Boston you were right about both
This song needs to see a cultural resurgence. Beyond being damn good musically, the lyrics have a message that a lot of people would do well to hear and take to heart.
The show "Supernatural" made it extremely popular a few years ago.
Quit preaching. That's not why we're here.
In AEW a wrestling promotion a wrestling group called the elite uses this as their entrance theme and the entire crowd sings the song while they walk to the ring
Thank you for pointing out the lyrics as they had a message 4 then, now, and in the future
We really need that message understood in these crazy times. Poetry like that in music is often so basil and lacking message other than lust.
Any time I see a young reactor listening to this song for the first time, I have to watch. I'm 67, and this probably my all time favorite rock song, so I enjoy seeing it still being listened to and appreciated by you "young uns' "
Yep, the "young uns" discovering the greatest rock decade ever.
Same here. I'm 67 years old. We grew up with the same music. I finally got to see Kansas live at Mohegan Sun casino many years ago. They were outstanding! Steve Walsh was with them and his voice was outstanding! I had thought he would have lost a step or two with his age and what he had been through, but NOPE! He was so good!
@@jameshowland7393 - I first saw Kansas on the Leftoverture tour in 1975 at the Masonic Hall in Detroit, Mi. Great sounding hall - they were amazing...
"Dust In The Wind" and "Point of Know Return" would be good follow-ups to this one.
Two more outstanding pieces.
@@jameshowland73931000 % agreed!!!
Yes!
Met them in '82. Super nice guys! Check out Dust In the Wind. Completely different & you get the violin.
You'll definitely feel "Dust In The Wind"...💯🔥
This song was also used in the TV show Supernatural that went for 15 seasons.
Guys, am I the only one thats thinking about Supernatural hearing this song? "The road so far.." instant goosebumps
Yes, from the 70's, when the greatest rock bands were putting out one great album and then another, and then another, great album. I know, I bought them all. I was in my twenties. I was 18 to 29 years old during 70's. What a wonderful time to be alive, with all the fantastic music.
I was in junior high school when this came out. I am 57 yrs od now and this is still one of my favorite songs. I listen to it every night at work on my pay list. Never gets old. Great reaction beautiful.
This song is very well known from the Supernatural tv series starring Jensen Ackles and Jared Padalecki as Sam and Dean Winchester - "Saving people, hunting things, the family business"
I’m old enough I’ve seen Kansas live and they sound exactly like their recordings!
"I think I've heard of a band called Kansas". lol. Kids these days, I'm feeling so old. This was one of their biggest songs Millie. I wouldn't call this prog, I'd put this into the category of 70's rock. The best decade for rock bands there ever was.
This song is definitely among their less proggier tunes. Though, it does have some proggy elements, messing with the time signatures.
That being said, Kansas was definitely a prog band, (not that you said they weren't) with much of their catalog being very progressive.
You've gotta keep in mind that today's American kids didn't have the radio influence that we did, much less foreign kids.
That and it is the theme song for Supernatural.
You also have to consider that she is in the UK. Don't automatically assume hit songs in the US is known world-wide. I wouldn't expect you to know some of the biggest hits in Asia in the 80s, right?
Except this song was number 51 on the uk rock charts when it came out. Number 58 in Australia, and number 5 in Canada.
AND NO MATTER WHAT AGE DECADE YOUR BORN IN THE LOVE OF THIS MUSIC BE IT 60S 70S 80S 90S ITS JUST THERE
I appreciate that you didn't pause the video a billion times! Thank you!
I first heard this on a 45 when I was 10 years old. Still one of my all time favorites.
It was great being a teenager in the 70’s.
How can a song go allover the place and work that well! Masterpiece!
Truly! Their incredible catalog has many masterpieces!
The tambourine guy also plays the violin. I’m 61 and this was my high school class song in 1981
This song has always been the unofficial theme song for the TV show Supernatural.
One of the prettiest song ever written is ‘Dust in the wind ‘by Kansas 👍
Kansas was a great band from the 70's. Their musical style is a fusion of hard rock, southern rock & progressive rock. "Carry On Wayward Son" & "Dust In The Wind" are their 2 biggest hits. But they had other good songs such as "Point Of Know Return", "Hold On", "People Of The South Wind", "Play The Game Tonight", "Fight Fire With Fire", "All I Wanted" etc.
Forgot a very underrated song icarus born on wings of steel
I suppose we all have our taste in music. the last 5 songs you listed though, for me are no good at all, would not make it to my Kansas top 20 songs list.
This song is really good, but i would rank this like 12th in my top 20 Kansas songs list.
My Top 10 would be
1. Mysteries And Mayhem-The Pinnacle
2. Magnum Opus
3. Miracles Out Of Nowhere
4. Journey From Mariabronn
5. Lamplight Symphony
6. Child Of Innocence
7. Point Of Know Return
8. Incomudro-Hymn To The Atman
9. The Wall
10. Death Of Mother Nature Suit
@@williamblevins1985 LoL, I happen to be listening to it as I read your reply! So killer, as many of their masterpieces are.
There's a reason they are called rock legends. If you haven't already, try Dust In The Wind.
This is the music I grew up with bet she likes it!
Same album had "Dust on the Wind", complete contrast to this one. Yet epic in its own right. I was working at our campus radio station, my own show, and ran the record (before CDs) and reviewed the new music and programmed them for air play. This unknown album came in over summer break. I gave one listen, and immediately picked Carry On and dust on the wind for rotation. Months later, I had to make sure they were back in rotation when the album went big nation wide. I was so puffed up about myself..😮
Carry On Wayward Son is from Leftoverture while Dust In The Wind is on the follow up album Point Of Know Return
@@michaelseay9783 I checked, you're right. Looking at the dates, both came out while I was at KUGR. Maybe that explains my old guy memory blur 🤔 Thanks for the correction!
Although the song was released 30 years earlier, it was 100% fit for the TV series "Supernatural"
This is so fun to play on the drums.
This is the theme song of the TV series "Supernatural"
Classic Rock ,great song ,great band.
This performance was the first time I got to see how much these guys seemed to enjoy playing together. Add to that their talent and passion and what's not to love? Enjoyed your reaction! Peace!
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Saw them, must have been 76, when they were touring promoting Leftoverture. This song, Miracles Out of Nowhere, Magnum Opus, were on that. And The Wall, a few years before Pink Floyds concept album
This is the song that made me want to sing for a living.... EPIC
One of the best rock songs eva!!! Miracles Out of Nowhere is a great documentary about the band -providence type stuff...awesome:)
The only bad thing about this song is that it does not give Robbie Steinhardt any place to show off his chops on electric violin.
So difficult to fit an instrument with the nature and pitch of the violin in every prog rock song.
All of them. They play all the instruments. Great reaction!
Their Leftoverture (sp?) album is epic from beginning to end.
I saw Kansas 4 times over the years, the first time, they played at my high school about 3 years before this album was released! This was an amazing song, and incredibly, it was composed by Kerry Livgren (the blonde guitarist & piano player) overnight. The band was about to leave for the recording studio from their rehearsal hall, and Kerry told the band about this new song, They spent a couple of hours learning it, went to record it, and it was their first really big hit. While Kansas was an amazing Prog band, this song really wasn't Prog, at least not for them. The big guy, with the big hair & beard was named Robbie Steinhardt (RIP) who was a terrific singer, and an incredible violinist. His voice, combined with Steve Walsh (the organist & lead vocalist) really worked so well together. Kansas is still touring, though the only original members are Phil Ehart (drums) and Rich Williams (guitarist wearing white.) After this album, they began touring as the opening act for Queen, and they became a really huge band in the late 70s and early 80s.
Not quite. They were about to LEAVE the studio, getting ready to pack up, when Livgren walked in with the song. They laid it down and could not believe what they had. They were so tight because of their Record label, who had them on the road almost non-stop early on trying to build a base.
I am not sure what "heapiee" is, but most certainly this is ROCK AND ROLL
The best explanation I've read is that every section of this song is a "hook". Most songs are a lot of filler around a great hook. Not on this song, they're all hooks.
Just came across your channel. Love your enthusiasm. I especially like the fact that you don't stop the track, and let the music flow.
Thanks 💜
Another major classic they have is Dust in the wind
This album which is called Left Overture has a treasure trove of songs on it as well as the next album called Point of No Return. Begin checking those ones out you will not be disappointed
It was actually "Leftoverture" (all one word) and Point of Know Return.
I really enjoyed seeing you appreciate everything about this. Especially the "omg don't let it be over!" - there is so much here but it's still not enough!
Kansas was the jam back in the day 😊
Kansas has an entire Universe of great songs that no one (besides true fans) has heard before. Sure everyone knows the 2 great tunes they released on singles ("Carry on Wayward Son" and "Dust in the Wind" --- which you must listen to next!) but there are many other tremendously inventive and progressive songs. Try the following 11 on for size when you get a chance (listed in order of release) --- and there are many other's --- most of their great material appeared on their first 5 albums released between 1974 and 1977:
01. Belexes
02. Child of Innocence
03. Icarus: Borne on Wings of Steel
04. The Wall
05. What's on my Mind
06. Miracles out of Nowhere
07. The Spider / Portrait (He Knew) --- _listen to these as one song._
08. Closet Chronicles
09. Sparks of the Tempest
10. Nobody's Home
11. Hopelessly Human
Prog rock heaven. Live they were an incredible tight band. Saw them with an unknown Cheap Trock opening. Blew the roof off. RIP Robbie Steinhardt the redhead playing the tambourine. Wicked fiddler and vocalist.
One of the greatest rock-n-roll songs ever, in the greatest era of rock…70s & 80s!
YOU SEND OUT TO THE WORLD AND SPREAD THEM EVER TIME I WATCH YOU
The “tambourine” guy was also their violinist and other lead vocalist, Robbie Steinhardt (RIP passed away in 2021) talented man!
Deep rabbit hole here of musical greatness
Suggestions from Kansas (from a Big Kansas fan):
Song for America
Miracles out of nowhere (Robbie sings lead here)
Cheyenne Anthem (another Robbie lead)
Magnum Opus (Prog epic!!)
Closet Chronicles
On the Other Side
Hold On
Lonely Wind (very pretty deep cut)
Glimpse of Home
Crossfire
Icarus
Icarus II
I could go on. Deep cuts are always best
Note: do the original audio versions of above or official video
Steve Walsh (the lead singer) was probably top 5 of rock singers in his prime. Later on he lost a lot of his voice unfortunately.
There are live clips from the 90’s & 2000’s that painfully document this
Kerry Livgren (the blond guitarist) was their principle songwriter. His lyrics are a spiritual journey. He eventually became a born again Christian in 1980. Reflected in the song “Crossfire “
Also note: lots of requests for Dust in the Wind. Pretty song but very stripped down & mellow. Features Robbie on violin
Was a Huge hit for them
They are still touring. Only Rich Williams (the bushy haired guitarist) and Phil Ehart (the drummer) remain but they have a talented lineup of musicians with them. Sounds like the old band and then some! Worth seeing if they come to an area near you
Good one here, Millie!
Phil has stopped touring after a massive heart attack - although he has never said he won't rejoin them after his rehab is over. He still manages them, however.
One of the best rock and roll songs - ever!
On their album they go into The.Wall next. You should listen to that next, it's a little different but is so good after hearing Carry on. Such a beautiful and talented band.
Every second of this song is perfect.
Yes hippie, I remember this song like it's still new.
Millie knows music!
All I'mma say is best use of this song is in the "The story so far" recap intro in SUPERNATURAL Hells yeah.🤘💗
First view of your channel Millie, subbed! Great reaction vid! I urge you to listen to their entire catalog, they're so incredible & intense! I never knew him, but grew up in same small city where the singer/keyboardist Steve Walsh grew up in. I was a freshman when he was a senior in our HS. Got to watch him in all of his early local bands. He was exceedingly talented even in his early days, plus a real monster on his Hammond b3 organ. His local band prior to the formation of Kansas was 'White Clover', & they were balls to the walls killer as well! Thanks Millie.
First off please don't take this personally Millie, I love your reactions. I'm glad young people are getting to hear and appreciate this great music from the seventies. I grew up in the 70's, 8-18 years old, when all this great music was hitting the air waves. Kansas, Styx, Rush, Yes, Pink Floyd, ect. they were all just listed as ROCK. There were no progressive radio stations, there were no progressive sections in the record stores, all this great music was just ROCK. Each and every band back then just had thier own distinct sound, when a song came on you knew who it was by thier sound. People today are always trying to catagorize everything and break it down. Just enjoy the ROCK of the 70's like you do. Thanks and keep it up.
Kansas played at my college homecoming weekend in 1976. It was the LOUDEST damned concert I ever heard. They played in our small gym, which seated 3500 for basketball in those days. We all walked out after several songs, because our ears were in serious pain! Now, I loved this band, and I love loud music still, at 67, but damn! I hate it when my ears bleed. We went back to my dorm, next door to the gym on our small campus, and opened the window. They sounded pretty good there! I hope the band can still hear. Their sound man obviously couldn't, or he would have turned it down. I probably heard 100 concerts from '73 to '77, but none came close to that loudness. It was overwhelming.
The entire gym audience emptied after several songs?
Hey 👋 Millie, You’ll be diving down one awesome rabbit hole with these guys!😁I first started listening to these guys when I was in junior high school in the mid seventies and I can honestly say that their music 🎶 (and lyrics) completely changed my entire outlook on on life as well as music 🎼 They had a “huge” influence on me at that very turbulent time in everybody’s life and really shaped the way I approached music as well as life! If I had to pick one song of theirs that sums it all up, It would have to be “Magnum Opus”without a doubt! I think it’s their crowning achievement at the height of their powers in my humble opinion. It encompasses everything that they were capable of in one song! A true masterpiece by one of my most beloved bands 🫶✌️🤟❤
I can never choose a fav, they're all so killer, but I sure agree with the rest of your post.
Hey 👋 Millie 😃 Thank you for the ❤️ I think you’re one of the “coolest cutest” young ladies on RUclips!! And thank you as well for taking the time to read my rather “long winded” comment and appreciating what I had to say!🤗That really means alot to an “old head” like me😁😆Here’s another one that I think you’ll like! It’s from the same album as Wayward Son. It’s called “What’s On My Mind”🤔🤯🤣 It’s a great song 🎶 Enjoy👐✌️🫶🤟
back in the day Kansas was my absolute favorite band. If you dig this you will definitely dig Boston (more than a feeling, or don't look back)
Great reaction and thanks for sharing. Robbie, R.I.P. (The Tambourine Man) is also one of the lead vocalists, but an amazing violin player too. Listen to 'Dust in the Wind' or 'Lightning's Hand' or 'Point of Know Return' or 'Closet Chronicles' or 'The Wall' for more Kansas goodness. Chris
Boston will blow tour mind!!!
Yes! Anything off the first 2 albums 🔥🔥🔥🔥
Great reaction Millie! This is my favorite song from Kansas! Check out Dust In The Wind next.
Drummers dream song! Love playing this!!!!!
If you want to hear their prog side try Song For America or Icarus / Borne On Wings of Steel. Also, the tambourine / singer guy also kicks ass on violin and it is a major part of their sound
This is one of my Favorite songs!! No matter where you are at when you hear it, want to sing along! I listen to all music , mostly country. But you can not beat Classic Rock, this my feel good vibe
I'd almost say this is Southern Rock meets Prog rock.
Easily found blasting out of car windows on a Friday night cruise.
Supernatural Forever!!!!
Classic rock!
Great reaction to a Great classic, well done Millie
That's the music I grew up with. Kansas, Rush, Boston, Queen, Status Quo, Dire Straits, Toto, Kiss, Ac/Dc, Styx, ELO...(where can I stop?) Nice that you discover all that great music from the past (and, if you see my youtube name, Babymetal of course lol). Greets from Germany. Enjoy!
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, CA (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"😇😇😇😇😇😇😇😇
I thought she was an actual performer doing a review. WHAT A DRAG.
Saw them Live in 1976 and 1977 right after this came out. It was the best concerts of my life.
Ciao Beautiful Millie,
this song reminds me of the TV series "Supernatural"
You're digging it! Good. Very good.
"Portrait/He Knew" is a underrated banger
Kansas is one of the bands of that era that I've seen more times than I can count. They were always that good if you want to check out something a little more mellow with deep meaning words, the next tune to check out would likely be dust in the wind. The guy who sings and plays the tambourine plays the violin in that one. I remember seeing them perform it live when it first came out, and the violin player came up through a fog covered stage playing the violin for the violin part.
This song is like the theme song for Super Natural
There are so many songs that they produced that will make you feel the same as you do here. Try "Dust in the Wind", "Point of Know Return", and one of my favorites "Portrait" (He Knew). They were very prolific for a relatively short period of time, but their music was so intense and wonderfully orchestrated. Do some research on them. You won't be disappointed.
This is REAL prog !
There are so many ideas in one song... Today many bands would make whole album of them. Best example "Magnum Opus". Sounds like Queen, ELP, Yes and god knows who mixed together 😂
Violin, Vibes, kettle drums... Whatever you want !
AND YOU ARE LIVING PROOF OF THIS BLESS YOUR BEUTIFUL SOUL THE I SEE THE JOY AND LOVE YOU FOR EVERY AND ALL THE TIME BANDE YOU REACT TO
great reaction,,,,gave me so much pleasure to listen to you as a fellow bass guitarist, i can see how much you appreciate the song. its very complend a big challenge to do a coverversion. great song
Thank you so much 💜
In 1976 I got to see a concert Kansas and Boston together plus other bands.
Glad to see you discover Kansas!! I'm a bit biased..I'm from and still live in Topeka Kansas/their hometown..To me one of the best bands ever..Live is better!! The Livgren's don't live far from my house and have been fortunate enough to get to meet Kerry and Vicci Livgren..So very nice..Please listen to Two for the Show live album
So cool! Hope Kerry is doin well. He's so insanely talented, writing most if not all of their songs, plus his musicianship. Plus all he went through & thank God miraculously recovered from. I never knew him, but grew up in St. Joe where Walsh grew up. I was a freshman when he was a senior in HS. Got to watch him in all his early bands growing up. Should'a heard White Clover, before Kansas formed, they were kick-ass too. Salute William!
The singer with the giant red hair and beard plays a sublime violin on "Dust in the Wind".
Listen to Bostons 1st self titled album you will fall in love.
Anyone catch her say "I definitely want to Carry On listening to these guys" lol. Around 7:50
One of the the greatest songs hands down
Seen these guy's in 1980 at the Summer Nights festival in Darmstadt Germany, 7 bands and Kansas was one of them, along with B.O.C., foreigner, 38 Special, Motorhead, More and one of my favorite bands Iron Maiden.
Damn! This song is so good it should last like 40 minutes at least!😂 I love this band, Millie. They are so talented it don't even sound like americans, their prog rock music sounds so british!
Great choice and great reaction Millie!
Salutations Millie
Hippie or Psychedelic Era was late 60's / early 70's. After that, came what is now referred to as 'Classic Rock' and Disco Era. Kansas is totally Classic Rock genre. Anyone that calls them 'Hippie Band' does not know what Kansas was all about.
This song is considered to be their best of their Top 20 Best Songs by most Music critics and fans. A 'more chill song' would be a song like 'Dust in the Wind'. You can also listen to 'Point of Know Return', 'Miracles Out of Nowhere', 'Song for America', "All I Wanted', and People of the South Wind'. This is an amazing band.
Yes! All that and you have yet to hear the violin on some other tunes...So glad you did this!
Awesome song, awesome band, the whole album Leftoverture is great ! Also, nice to hear you mention Rush, cuz that's my favorite band, although I love tons of bands, and many styles of music !
It's the 70's baby....raw talent 😊😊😊😊😊😊😊
Check out Point of No Return and Dust in the Wind Millie.
I was in my mid 20’s in the USAF when this album came out. I practically wore it out listening to it.
Kansas was formed in 1973... Phil Ehart (drums) and Rich Williams (guitars) being the only founding members left, the band is known for being a prog rock giant... the band's biggest records featured this former singer Steve Walsh ... Kansas changed members over time, and once featured Steve Morse (guitar) who is best known for his work w/ Deep Purple from 1994 to 2021.
Kansas' latest album is 'The absence of presence' (2020) w/ Ronnie Platt (lead vocals), Billy Greer (bass + vocals), Tom Brislin (keyboard + vocals)...
Other Kansas songs - 'Dust in the wind' ... 'Song for America'... 'Power' ... 'With this heart'... 🔥🤘
Kansas is a rabbit hole you need to go down!!! Trust me , you will not regret it.