Actually. Walsh left in 1980 after Audio-Visions due to creative differences with the band's primary songwriter Kerry Livgren the single was Hold On. He also was a member of Kansas for Monolith in 1979 the single was People of the South Wind.
I take "The point of know return" to mean a coming to reason/understanding - TO KNOW - that Your Life Is Led - for GOOD and BAD - Based On Your Own Decisions...
Let me just say from personal experience -- as someone who could've snorted both straight and crooked lines in elementary school with Drew Barrymore -- that there is just not enough Peruvian flaked marching powder in the world to match the energy of one Steve Walsh on stage in a track suit. Even John will attest to getting an instant cardio workout just thinking about Steve Walsh performing live let alone watching him do so. Steve Walsh is basically the personification of a Manowar album cover. Prima Donna years aside, the man was in shape for a weekly 4k run on top of touring. I'm all tuckered out now ... 😔😂
Spelling it " Know " was just to make you think( drummer Phil Ehart's suggestion, hence, he gets a writing credit) Musically, fire as usual, Steve Walsh decided he wanted to write a prog song, along with violinist Robby Steinhardt (RIP). Both Walsh and Kerry Livgren decided to write shorter songs on this album( per Kerry Livgren's autobiography Seeds of Change) The whole album is fire, but, " Hopelessly Human " is a must( I believe our hosts did " Closet Chronicles " , another must listen) " Lightning's Hand ", " Sparks Of The Tempest ", " Paradox ", superb also
I believe the phrase you were looking for at the beginning of the video was "signature song", and if I may make a minor correction (based on opinion but one that's widely held), it may be one of their more popular songs but Know Return is not one of their two signature ones. Most people will agree that Wayward Son will always be their #1 signature song, with DITW being a close second.
Point of Know Return is not my favorite Kansas album, but to be fair, it has a number of really great songs. Paradox and Portrait (He Knew) are both killer and Lightning's Hand really rocks with Robbie Steinhardt singing most of the lead. I got very tired of the former finger-picking exercise known as Dust in the Wind because of the excessive radio airplay, but I must admit it is a good song. But of those early (first 5 or 6) records with the original band, Song for America is my favorite.
It's a warning of "times like we live in now". Society nearing the edge of the cliff. We always "know" that the voyage will lead to cataclysm, but our cognitive dissonance rules us, if we let it. I saw Kansas on this Tour, oh so long ago. Steve Walsh doing handstands on the keyboards, pacing the stage, Kerry Livgren steadfast, unmoving, completely absorbed in His guitar. The all played flawlessly, Great Musicianship from everyone. The entire album is a conceptual warning to the listener that all things are building to a climax, and it might not end well. John I think the story about Kerry's practice song is Dust In the Wind, but I could be wrong.
I'm looking forward to the time in the near future where I can watch my "There's Know Place Like Home" Blu ray of the 2009 concert IN Kansas. See them live, Steve Walsh (singer) also did handstands on the keyboard as when I saw them in a Bar in Cleveland.
This is NOT one of my favorite Kansas songs, nor is it one of the best on the album. By far & away the finest song on this album is the closer, the Kerry Livgren prog masterpiece “Hopelessly Human”!!!
Actually. Walsh left in 1980 after Audio-Visions due to creative differences with the band's primary songwriter Kerry Livgren the single was Hold On. He also was a member of Kansas for Monolith in 1979 the single was People of the South Wind.
I take "The point of know return" to mean a coming to reason/understanding - TO KNOW - that Your Life Is Led - for GOOD and BAD - Based On Your Own Decisions...
Let me just say from personal experience -- as someone who could've snorted both straight and crooked lines in elementary school with Drew Barrymore -- that there is just not enough Peruvian flaked marching powder in the world to match the energy of one Steve Walsh on stage in a track suit. Even John will attest to getting an instant cardio workout just thinking about Steve Walsh performing live let alone watching him do so. Steve Walsh is basically the personification of a Manowar album cover. Prima Donna years aside, the man was in shape for a weekly 4k run on top of touring. I'm all tuckered out now ... 😔😂
Spelling it " Know " was just to make you think( drummer Phil Ehart's suggestion, hence, he gets a writing credit) Musically, fire as usual, Steve Walsh decided he wanted to write a prog song, along with violinist Robby Steinhardt (RIP).
Both Walsh and Kerry Livgren decided to write shorter songs on this album( per Kerry Livgren's autobiography Seeds of Change)
The whole album is fire, but, " Hopelessly Human " is a must( I believe our hosts did " Closet Chronicles " , another must listen)
" Lightning's Hand ", " Sparks Of The Tempest ", " Paradox ", superb also
I believe the phrase you were looking for at the beginning of the video was "signature song", and if I may make a minor correction (based on opinion but one that's widely held), it may be one of their more popular songs but Know Return is not one of their two signature ones. Most people will agree that Wayward Son will always be their #1 signature song, with DITW being a close second.
Point of Know Return is not my favorite Kansas album, but to be fair, it has a number of really great songs. Paradox and Portrait (He Knew) are both killer and Lightning's Hand really rocks with Robbie Steinhardt singing most of the lead. I got very tired of the former finger-picking exercise known as Dust in the Wind because of the excessive radio airplay, but I must admit it is a good song. But of those early (first 5 or 6) records with the original band, Song for America is my favorite.
It's splitting hairs with Kansas. So many great songs and albums. I go: 1. Leftoverture 2. Point of Know Return 3. Song for America
It's a warning of "times like we live in now". Society nearing the edge of the cliff. We always "know" that the voyage will lead to cataclysm, but our cognitive dissonance rules us, if we let it.
I saw Kansas on this Tour, oh so long ago. Steve Walsh doing handstands on the keyboards, pacing the stage, Kerry Livgren steadfast, unmoving, completely absorbed in His guitar.
The all played flawlessly, Great Musicianship from everyone. The entire album is a conceptual warning to the listener that all things are building to a climax, and it might not end well.
John I think the story about Kerry's practice song is Dust In the Wind, but I could be wrong.
I'm looking forward to the time in the near future where I can watch my "There's Know Place Like Home" Blu ray of the 2009 concert IN Kansas. See them live, Steve Walsh (singer) also did handstands on the keyboard as when I saw them in a Bar in Cleveland.
There was know Kansas without Steve Walsh! Why did the band get Leo Sayer to replace him for a while?
John, the song that was a finger pick exercise, you were talking about Dust In The Wind, right?
Probably was... I'm gonna play a senility card on that one. - JD
@@LiteralistReactions I'm with you, I have those moments all the time!
In this case he was only gone for 1 month back then. BTW they are still KILLER and the last to albums are stellar.
Is the point to stump the literalist?
'99' by Toto might prove an interesting puzzle.
Cocaine, that's a good song.
This is NOT one of my favorite Kansas songs, nor is it one of the best on the album. By far & away the finest song on this album is the closer, the Kerry Livgren prog masterpiece “Hopelessly Human”!!!
I'd say the 2 biggies are Dust In The Wind and Carry On Wayward Son
IDK, but I guess Know means the point of the unknown, like Virgin Sea
Absolutely correct. Very iconic at this point. I don't know about "know."
Exactly! "Know" is a great song, but it's not in their top two.