08:55 *ight imma head out*

@jayrahvisions

3 жыл бұрын

LMAO

@Tbone.357

3 жыл бұрын

It's funny you say that's the pinnacle. Check out their song The Pinnacle.

@billwhitmire3159

3 жыл бұрын

It's funny you mentioned Icarus. Check out their song Icarus; Borne on Wings of Steel.

@swrennie

3 жыл бұрын

@Kathlene Enos Douche.

@1banez

Жыл бұрын

Damn I thought we lost him for good

Imagine 'Carry On Wayward Son', 'More Than A Feeling' (Boston), and 'Go Your Own Way' (Fleetwood Mac), all being played on the radio during the same time. Those of us who experienced all this music when it was fresh and new we're blessed beyond words.

@trevortamboline279

3 жыл бұрын

Very true! Throw in 'Don't Fear the Reaper' (Blue Oyster Cult), 'New Kid in Town' (Eagles), 'Livin' Thing' (ELO), 'Crazy on You' (Heart), 'Do You Feel Like We Do' (Peter Frampton), 'Fly Like an Eagle' (Steve Miller), 'Night Moves' (Bob Seger), 'Give a Little Bit' (Supertramp), 'Dream On' (Aerosmith), 'Somebody to Love' (Queen) and 'The Boys Are Back in Town' (Thin Lizzy) and you can argue that this may have been the greatest era in rock n' roll history.

@rbru8030

3 жыл бұрын

Truth!!

@bonniefaulconer2080

3 жыл бұрын

We got to hear all the genres with so much real talent. Yes we were very blessed.

@justineapril7922

3 жыл бұрын

Yes, we were! I was 17 when this album dropped. I bought it as an 8 TRACK (hey, it was 1976!) and wore that sucker out!! Because of this record, I bought the other 3 Kansas tapes!! Oh, and the next year (1977) I was in Navy boot camp and Point of No Return was released!!

@cathyboyce9617

3 жыл бұрын

We were so fortunate to have come of age in those times!

The guitarist Kerry Livgren wrote this. It's basically self encouragement for himself to never stop searching for the truth and meaning in his life.

@fredtello

3 жыл бұрын

Is he still alive....lol....the truth is death

@AllenBruceRay

3 жыл бұрын

@@fredtello Yes, he's still out there.

@unknownx7252

3 жыл бұрын

@@AllenBruceRay one of my favorite lyrics any genre. Did he write dust in the wind also?

@AllenBruceRay

3 жыл бұрын

@@unknownx7252 Yes, he did. That acoustic guitar part is something that he would often play to warm up, and he eventually built the song around that.

@unknownx7252

3 жыл бұрын

@@AllenBruceRay Thanks

Man, I KNEW that when you got around to this song that you would go nuts for it, and that your stank face would be prominent, lol. You did not disappoint.

This song makes everyone’s playlist!! 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

You don't know how it blesses those of us who were fortunate to grow up with this music, to hear all you "reactors" discover it too. Very unifying indeed. 💖 💥🔥

We, that grew up in the 60's and 70's, couldn't turn around without running into another great song hitting us in the face every day. Either a new one was on the radio or a friend was saying, I just picked up a new album you have to hear this group or song from a deep cut the radio wasn't playing. Just an amazing time. The bands, song writers, and singers just kept coming up with new stuff to listen to. No auto-tune for the singers to rely on either -or even tech improvements for the equipment and recording tricks. So much more today for the musicians to rely on instead of pure talent.

@swrennie

3 жыл бұрын

Ah, "back-in-the-dayisms". There were just as many one-offs and dreck back then as there is today. We only claim the stuff that stuck as representative of a generation's music. I remember a lot of b-sides that got played once and never again. I remember entire albums that were purchased for one song. I remember a.m. radio. It wasn't all golden. Times, tastes and perspective change and although older listeners may no longer be the target market for "popular music", it is wildly disingenuous to claim one generation's music is better than the next. Were Bill Haley and the Comets better than Glenn Miller? I question how many people who talk like this have immersed themselves in today's music - lots more than just pop hits out there - or whether they just stopped listening to anything new after the age of 30... Further note: Older people probably don't come here to learn something new about music; they watch to have their personal preferences affirmed by someone else. That ain't progression, people...

@garyr8739

3 жыл бұрын

You sound pretty silly trying to speak of something you seem to be unable to read or understand. I never said every song that came out during that time was good. Yes, many albums were bought for one song. What does that have to do with my statement. I also never said there was never a good song or artist/group after that time. You tried to read things in that were not actually said. However, they did come further and further apart. It seems now you have to look long and hard to find that kind of talent because many have become reliant on the technology both vocally and instrumentally. Of course, can’t forget the mixing, tracking and the rest to go with it. Many just don’t put the work in any more to become masters of the craft. Notice I said many, not all, so don’t go giving me a list of who you think are.

Kansas had a great team that year. Talent at every position.

@craigedwards2940

3 жыл бұрын

The Rams were still better. :-)

@swrennie

3 жыл бұрын

They lost to Boston in '76. Nobody was going to stop the Scholz steamroller that year!

@davidfischer1138

3 ай бұрын

Maybe not national champs, but final four for sure

The Point of No Return, another Kansas banger.

@PongGod

3 жыл бұрын

It's "Point of Know Return"... and also don't skip "Play The Game Tonight". Both outstanding!

@rossrubino9080

3 жыл бұрын

The Wall from that same album is similar and another great song

Steve Walsh, the lead vocalist is also the dude tearing up the organ!

@tenchmagic

3 жыл бұрын

And bongos !! 😊

@elyciadoe4723

3 жыл бұрын

He'd always do handstands on the organ at performances. I don't know how he managed not to bust the organ (or his arse).

@db321g

Жыл бұрын

@@tenchmagic Congas

One of the few songs that is almost universally accepted as a masterpiece no matter what genre of music anyone prefers....this song is accepted by everyone as pure greatness. 🔥 😎✌

I just wanted to say how much I enjoy your reactions. You have so much insight both musically and lyrically and look at art with such depth that it always makes the time watching worthwhile. In addition, on a more subjective note, I find I have a lot in common with your overall taste in music. I used to belt out this song when I was younger, not quite sure I have the vocal range anymore, but I can still play it on the keys! Hats off to your reaction to The Garden yesterday as well. Keep doing what you do. Your opinion is valued.

This is a song of truly being awakened-not awoke. Man has to come to grips with his life, and all the choices he's made. In the end, he discovers he's only dust in the wind...

great lyrical analysis jay

The look, with the cover in the background, band shot on left, lyrics on the right, is top notched. Also, I think it's fair to roll a song back, in a reaction vid, as many times as needed. I enjoy your work bruh. It's spicy!

@KyrieChii

Жыл бұрын

I agree, I think it proves that he's really _listening_ to the material, thinking about it, & what more could we ask of someone reacting to a classic like this? I appreciate the effort he puts into his videos.

The 70’s - best, truest music ever. Real talent, both vocally and instrumentally. Almost every band sounded great live.

One of the best songs and bands ever. Two killer guitar players , a great drummer and singing. And keys and bass too. Love them! Not to mention a violinist too. OMG!

This song was featured prominently in the show Supernatural as well.

70s had the best most talented bands! If you haven’t listened to Boston, check out “Holly Ann”. Had the pleasure of seeing Kansas in 1982 and they are awesome live!

@RareHarmony

3 жыл бұрын

Boston's "Smokin'" and "Don't Look Back" are great ones. Really anything from their first two albums, or the "Walk On" quadrilogy from the forth.

@RareHarmony

3 жыл бұрын

@Lewis 970 oh there’s no doubt that their debut is the best, but there second was made and produced the same way just a couple of years later, and, like the first album, does not have a bad song on it. “A Man I’ll Never Be” is one of my favorite songs from the band. Either album would make good reactions, in any case.

@RareHarmony

3 жыл бұрын

@Lewis 970 (NIC "Not in character") to be fair, I grew up listening to all Boston albums, my father even has a tattoo on his arm of the guitar spaceship from the first album, so that may explain my rock listening history. Brad Delp was a huge loss to the rock community. And yes, I am happy we have the same musical interests and I wish all point-counterpoint discussions were like this. :) Also: kzread.info/dash/bejne/jKh-tdNuhNa3hZc.html Yeah, they still rocked hard, even in '94. I saw them live that year as my first concert experience. (I am 34 IRL) Although it is a different singer, wow, what a song.

@dyanalynn6698

3 жыл бұрын

@@RareHarmony ok I’m gonna jump in... I absolutely loved the Third Stage album...it came out at the perfect time and had so many messages I needed in my life at the time... I’m probably a little younger than y’all I was only familiar with the radio hits if the first two. I mentioned The Man I’ll Never Be... great song but I hadn’t heard it before I fell in love with To be a Man. “We can be blind but a man tries to see, it takes tenderness for a man to be what he can be.”

Told you they would melt your "headphones of truth" lol, love it man, keep drilling down into Kansas!

I love the fact is it when you react and breakdown an artist you actually listen to each instrument and try to guess what kind of effects are being used and I just want to let you know did as a music fan and as a fan of musicians and musicianship thank you sir

I have a photograph of Steve Walsh doing a handstand on his keyboards while playing live in '81. Yes, you could take a 35mm SLR camera with a telephoto lens into a concert back then ($9.00, I have the stub!).

@cccheeks8819

3 жыл бұрын

And by "Stub", he ain't talkin about his Pecker....................He's talking about his Ticket Stub! Ahh,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,The good ol' days of saving your Ticket Stub!

@karendeloof8306

3 жыл бұрын

I saw the handstand in concert as well.

@bryanirvine6169

3 жыл бұрын

Ah yes, Steve in his manic Coked-Up best.

We had the GREATEST Bands & music in the 70’s & 80’s!! Raw talent & meaningful lyrics!!🥰♥️🎶

So much great old music. This always reminds me of mellowing out early hours after a smoking session back in the early 80s 😎

The Craziest Thing about this song...they just finished recording a whole album....the guitar player said...I have another one, if you wanna hear it....and.it WAS THIS!

Jay, It's interesting that you mentioned Icarus in your analysis. My Favorite song from Kansas is called 'Icarus: Born on Wings of Steel' - which you should definitely check out.

@bryanirvine6169

3 жыл бұрын

In concert a few years ago, Kansas played Icarus from the 70s album Masque, and then Icarus II from their 2000s Somewhere to Elsewhere. I loved that.

LOL!! I agree this is an amazing rocker. Definite play list material.

Mt. Rushmore of Rock Anthems My Ultimate pick.

Funny that you referenced Icarus, they have a song titled "Icarus (Borne on Wings of Steel)" that you should do a reaction to, which also showcases their masterful musicianship and vocals. Another song I think you'll enjoy is "Child of Innocence".

@Pixelologist

3 жыл бұрын

He also said Wayward Son is the Pinnacle.....coincidentally, ANOTHER track from the same album, Masque. :)

@DropAnchor1978

3 жыл бұрын

Took the words right out of my mouth!

@jnywd8450

3 жыл бұрын

Borne on Wings of Steel.. lotta talent, lotta rockin'. You will want the volume up

@katesjanice

3 жыл бұрын

Different albums. Carry On is the 1st track on the 1976 masterpiece Leftoverture. The Pinnacle, an incredible prog gem, is the last track on their 3rd album, Masque.

One of my all time favs ...great reaction man

Excellent reaction! And it's rare that someone can appreciate the classical allusions lyrically. Nice job!!!

Glad you're back doing your excellent reactions/analysis, hope all is well

One of my favourite bands. Kansas are brilliant....the prog boys from the south. Kerry Livgren, their main songwriter is a genius. Story goes that they needed a hit, they had almost completed the Leftoverture album but the record company was worried there was not a 'radio friendly' hit. Kerry said "I came up with this last night'.....and the rest is history. One of their biggest hits was born in a day. This guy could come up with complex songs and arrangements in a heartbeat.....a brilliant musical talent.

Kansas musical geniuses and composers , they're beloved worldwide they filled stadiums all over the world. Love your reaction, new subscriber here, thank you !Kerry Livgren blonde haired guitarist wrote music and lyrics to Wayward Son, Steve Walsh lead singer, keyboards, congas.

If I'm not Mistaken, Kansas needed one more song to finish the album and they came up with this Masterpiece !As is the whole album(A Masterpiece).It was the first song on the L.P. What a way to kick off the album.

@katesjanice

3 жыл бұрын

It was Kerry Livgren (lead guitar, piano, and synth) who wrote pretty much all the songs on Leftoverture. The band was finished with the album & packing up when Kerry walked into the studio w/ a song he had written the night before (music & lyrics). That song was "Carry on Wayward Son" which wound up being the lead-off track & took Kansas to stardom. What an amazing musician Kerry is!!

You are by far one of my favorite reactors. Your music and lyrical knowledge is outstanding and really sets you apart. Keep up the great work.

This was a late add on to the album. Kerry Livgren came in one of the last days of recording and asked if they would like to include this song that he wrote the night before. Once he played it the rest of the band asked him where he had been hiding this. There are so many "hooks" in this song. An incredible achievement by an extremely talented song writer made complete by an equally talented band. A true piece of Americana.

This is a true work of art… an absolute MASTERPIECE of music. One of the greatest songs ever! From lyrics to arrangement and pure musicianship, it doesn’t get better than this

Thirteen years old, 1976, all I listen to was top 40 pop radio. Then, Kansas "Leftoverture" and Fleetwood Mac "Rumours" changed my life forever. And then, BOC.

"That's like the pinnacle right there" Funny you should say that, Kansas "The Pinnacle" is a great song.

@lefty5757

3 жыл бұрын

The Pinnacle is a Masterpiece.

@YoCraps-og4kt

3 жыл бұрын

@@lefty5757 Thank you, I stand corrected.

You must react to "The Wall" by Kansas, or "The Point of Know Return" or "No One Together" but for sure you must do "Dust In The Wind". Mind Blowing!!

@karendeloof8306

3 жыл бұрын

Yes, the Wall. Must hear.

It’s been a while since I listened to this song. Your reaction reminded me of exactly how AMAZING this song is. Lyrics, vocals and instruments! (My favorite part is the piano and vocals on the “Once I rose above the noise and confusion...” section.) Thanks for another great reaction!! 😎

Supernatural Anyone? The Winchesters still love this song, especially Dean

@laurawatters914

3 жыл бұрын

Love and miss my Supernatural, every time I hear Wayward Son I get really emotional 😢

@beverlyjames1332

4 ай бұрын

Me too, love the Winchester boys!

Still jealous when someone gets to feel this for the first time... Cherry popped! ;-)

Really?, Really?, Amazing Shit! Right? So Glad I grew up in the 60s and 70s😁✌️ The look on his face before he just looked at the camera and said Really? Really? Surely means that he did See and Feel what Kansas was laying down. Enlightenment is a Wonderful thing. Powerful. Life Changing Sustenance.👍

OMG! You did a "Mr RockAndRoll" move! You need the door, though. Glad you liked this -- I listened to this on an 8-Track player (may need to ask your grandma what that is) in my first car until the tape broke in 1977. Ah, Memories... ••• Thanks! Peace! (-:

Knowing Icarus , analyzing lyrics, I am impressed. I'm 54 now, I don't think i was that insightful at your age. Bravo !!

I was not prepared.. No. None of us ever was. 13 years old on a family holiday, secretly listening on the radio... Simpler times...

Steven Tyler used to unplug them when they opened for Aerosmith. He hated following them.

@mattboland5221

3 жыл бұрын

Most bands dread to follow them as headliners because Kansas really was an exceptionally tough act to follow live!

@lilpoohbear653

3 жыл бұрын

wouldn't you?. They were musically far superior to Aerosmith. Both good bands but Kansas was in the friggin stratosphere!!!

Can’t how many times I heard this song riding on the school bus in junior high. How lucky were we 70’s kids!

Yes! The lyrics are fire indeed. Great harmony, amazing lead singer and instrumental solos. Great song! Love your reaction!❤

Probably never be a time in music like the 70's ever again. These musicians were truly masters of their craft. I am so glad I grew up in this period.

So much RESPECT. You totally NAILED it with your comments. Thanks for bringing a few music cultures together... Much love to you.

Rock bands were real poets. The lyrics were absolutely amazing!!! 70-80s rock was pure poetry!!

So happy top be a part of your reaction family! This one was really good! Kansas is a great band. If you have not heard "Fight Fire With Fire" from them, I recommend it.

One of my good friends went to school with this band, knew them all personally, asked him to bring his sax over to see if it would be a fit for a song they were working on...in the garage, after school...wow...Rock On!

Best reaction EVER to this song. One of the most amazing lyrics and amazing musicianship.

This is one of the best reactions I've seen to this song, which I have loved for decades.

I have said it before and I will say it again... the 1970s AM and FM radio airwaves were a veritable CORNUCOPIA of musical styles and genres and some great bands that refused to be pigeonholed! I am 56 years old and I am truly enjoying watching younger people digging these tunes that BLEW me away the first time I heard them.. God Bless you brother!

One of the best reactions to any song I’ve ever seen. Jay, your love of music in all its forms really shows. This was a classic reaction to a classic song. 🔥

I LOVE to see the appreciation for the Wisdom in this song 😊 EXCELLENT reaction Jay Rah! 👍

I've heard this song before, many times. But somehow I missed these transitions. Dang! Thank you for the new hears to hear this wonderful song!

Kerry Livgren wrote this overnight the night before they were supposed to tear down in the studio. “We were packing up our stuff when Kerry walked in with his last-minute addition,” drummer Phil Ehart remembers. “For such a very, very special song, it barely made the record.” “Back then I wrote maybe seventy per cent of each album, with [vocalist] Steve Walsh supplying the rest. And on the very first day of rehearsals, Steve came to me and said that he had nothing - not a single song,” Livgren recalls with disbelief and a chuckle. “I don’t relish that kind of pressure, but with hindsight it really brought out the best in me.” Each night, Livgren would write a song and the following morning rehearse it at the vacant store in a strip mall in Topeka used by the band and their producer Jeff Glixman.

By far the best reaction to this classic masterpiece by Kansas. Love your channel and your knowledgeable input to these reactions. Very refreshing to see one who hasn't experienced these classic tunes yet I grew up with to totally digging these true gems. My reaction was like yours when I first heard these classics. Reliving it again with a smile to your new found discovery! 😁I'm 56 years old and loved all of the music that I was lucky enough to experience during my youth till now. Still jamming them all! Love it all!! We were spoiled by such talented artist who practiced their craft to the T!! Great music from every genre. It was non stop! Enjoy your musical journey Jay Rah! I'm along for the ride, again!! Keep rocking! Peace brother! 🎸🎼🎙🎤👍👊✌ Love the sinking in the seat while hitting this jam! Lol Know the feeling!

This reaction was fire. The music pulled you in to the point you felt the need to understand the lyrics and found them to be powerful. That is the work of true musicians.

I have watched a ton of these reactions to this song, yours was hands down one of the best. Keep up the great work.

How the $%&# are you only 21 years old?? You, sir, have an old soul.

Jah Ray is one of the most sincere, from heart to head to belly reactors! Love it brother. I’m with you🙏🏽

Your lucky the first time it came on the radio, you had to wait for it to come back on the radio to hear it again. Thanks and Enjoy

Interesting reaction to "Carry On Wayward Son." This song has been a Kansas/prog rock staple for 46 years since its release. Ironically, you mentioned Icarus and flying to close to the sun. On the previous album, Masque (1975), Kansas has a song on that record called "Icarus (Borne on Wings of Steel" that is a banger!! You also mentioned having questions in our childhood, and there is a song on Side B (yeah, I'm an old school hippie chick🐤) called "Questions of My Childhood." Now, since you heard the opening track off Leftoverature, I would strongly recommend reacting to the closing track, "Magnum Opus!" The musicianship will set you on fire!!🔥🔥 Oh, factoid about this song: Kerry Livgren (lead guitar, organ) wrote it and was not sure how the rest of the band would like it. He brought it into the recording session while Kansas was making the album, and the guys loved it so much that they, obviously, decided to put it as Track #1! The entire album is worth a listen. Not a filler song on it!! Peace✌(◕‿-)✌ and love ❤

Long time lurker with your reactions - just kicking in now to drop some comments. This is one of my favorites that you've done. You can't hide that sense of enjoyment and sincerity. Rock on, dude!

I enjoy watching you enjoy songs I have known all my life it is like I get to hear them for the first time again and I love your facial expressions. Ty for the memories. Have an amazing day

This is my first time seeing one of your reactions. Well done, new subscriber. I love this song too!😉

love your channel dude, one of the best reactors going today.....

Man, I absolutely LOVE your reactions!! You are the best I've seen & I've watched too many to count! Pretty damn knowledgeable about music. And love that you actually understand the lyrics sung. Smart as hell! Are you a musician? Let me know please. Keep doing you hon! 💕

Loved your reaction to this one! Totally EPIC unlike any other reactioner's reaction!! So totally original and genuinely appreciated!!

I've been busy and haven't checked in but SOOOOOOOOO happy to see you back!!! I gotta catch up on ur videos! Great choice with this Kansas song. A true american rock classic and yes a BOP!!!

the 60s and 70s...the golden age brother! this suff came at us all the time then!!! you're reaction is what we had all the time man! enjoy!!!!

It’s such an anthem. Telling you to keep going, keep searching. I always got a smile watching “Supernatural” I love the new set up! Keep up the great work!

I like that you dissected the lyrics as well, the music is so brilliant but so are the lyrics, a true masterpiece.

I’m really glad you’re back. You are a thinker. My type of person! You’re so intuitive and deep.

Jay Rah spinning off on another great journey, love your eclectic taste, musical knowledge, and open musical horizons...it's a great journey! Yeah, Kansas was INSANE. Came out when I was a kid, sort of mid-west good ol' boys who were proggish, instrumentalists extraordinaire with great vocals & lyrics... Saw them back then, and the vocalist would do HAND STANDS HOLDING CHORDS ON HIS KEYBOARD LOL!

Awesome dude! Love your reactions from South America! 😆

Great to see you back kid. We luv 'ya from California. God bless.

I grew up loving this song but now have a new perception after watching your reaction! Nice to rediscover greatness!

Probably heard this more than a hundred times. But you made me really listen to it. Thanks. You epitomize why reaction videos are so important. This goes on the short list of the songs I'm going to make people listen to at my funeral.

Love ur reaction, thanks for the good time! In my 20's when Kansas was around, still love em.

Yesterday was the 44th anniversary of this song. It still rocks today! 🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻❤️❤️

It's cool seeing someone's reaction to songs I have heard all my life, and really appreciate it for the great song it is, regardless of genre. Hats off to you man! I will listen to anything, don't care where it comes from, if its good music, its good music.

I really liked how much you enjoyed such a great band. Kansas is always on my playlist along with CCR, Lynyrd Skynyrd, etc. thank you sir for a great review.

One of the all time best songs ever written! Relevant

The best reaction I’ve seen to this song! The lead singer is playing organ and congas!

You've convinced me, Jay. This is one of the greatest rock songs ever written. I've probably heard it so many goddamned times I simply got jaded, but... Yes.

I love watching the younger generation grooving to the music of my youth. ✌

This is the best reaction video I've seen all year. Thanks for this.

I truly enjoy your reactions, thank you! You are an old soul which to me, is a tremendous complement. There is a documentary on Kansas which is extremely interesting. Of course they are a Midwestern band, basically with no chance of being discovered. Somehow, Don Kirshner gets word of them and signs them for pennies on the dollar. He sticks with them through a couple of albums While he keeps pushing them to write the “hit”. They had one more song to add for this particular album, leftoverture, and Kerry Livgren went home and wrote carry-on my way word son that night. The rest of course is history. Finally, Steve Walsh’s Voice is one of the best in rock ever, in my opinion. Thanks again! God bless!

Steve Walsh-lead vocals/organ, Robbie Steinhart-back up vocals/violin, Rich Williams-Guitar, Dave Hope-Bass Guitar, Kerry Livgren-guitar/synchs, & Phil Ehart -Drums. This band jams & sounds even better live! They opened up for Queen & Freddie Mercury/lead vocalist was actuly blown away by their performance.. Progressive Rock from the heartland!

I subed as SOON as I heard U being Honest about music u wrote off when u younger, now appreciate!

Nice thing about 70's music... you could understand it, it contained a strong message and it allowed the musicians to brag through their music.

Kerry Livgren, back row second person from the right in your picture, wrote or co-wrote and arranged most of Kansas’ hits. Steve Walsh, back row far right, was the lead singer and also the primary keyboard player. Livgren was always searching for life’s meaning and it comes out in his songs. He is a gifted musician. I like to think of him as a Bach or Brahms of his generation.