"If I claim to be a wise man, it surely means that I don't know. Great line.

I was in the Navy back in the late 80’s deployed to Keflavik Iceland. Kansas were doing a USO tour and performing at military bases. I was a member of a combat aircrew and happened to be on call the night of their concert so my entire crew were dressed in full flight gear. Their PR girl asked us if we would like to go on stage with the band and sing a couple of songs with them! So, I was actually on stage with Kansas in November of 1989 in an aircraft hangar singing Wayward Son. It was absolutely amazing and something I’ll never forget. They were shaking the hangar doors and sounded phenomenal ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

@retromom5421

6 ай бұрын

Now that is an amazing experience! Thank you for sharing!

@Cheshirecat1956

3 күн бұрын

What an awesome story. Thank you for your service.

@RoGueNavy

3 күн бұрын

Hoo-yah, Brother!!

When you have a lead singer (one of two) who goes from the keyboards to the conga drums and have two lead guitarists, there is no limit to your musical chops.

@aaronherbison7316

6 ай бұрын

And one of your lead guitarists also plays piano

I've seen them live in their earlier days and they are master musicians and were once the top grossing live act around in their heyday. They are a very influential band and should be in RRHOF. Leftoverture is a stellar album.

@lemmybonhalen6976

6 ай бұрын

#boycottRRHOF

@phillipnoble7868

6 ай бұрын

Song For America is great too.

@richardcranium5048

6 ай бұрын

I saw them with Heart in, it would have been 81' or 82'

@brewswillis9783

6 ай бұрын

RRHOF lost all credibility when they admitted the first hip-hop artist above any and all deserving ACTUAL Rock artists. Period.@@lemmybonhalen6976

@richardcranium5048

6 ай бұрын

​@phillipnoble7868 Portrait (He Knew)... People Of The West Wind., and probably my favorite What's On My Mind

This song gets a lot of love and fame but the whole album is absolutely incredible. Stacked with bangers. The Wall, What's on my mind, Miracles out of nowhere, Magnum Opus...probably one of the most consistent albums ever in terms of quality

Mid 70s high school music, it never stopped. If it wasn't one great band it was another just putting out killer hits. Man did we ever rock out.

This song is a masterpiece. The music, the lyrics, the vocals!!!!

@katesjanice

6 ай бұрын

Thank you Kerry Livgren, who wrote this song the night before they recorded it!

There's no better sound than a Hammond B3 through a Leslie....heavenly.

Amazing song. Amazing band. "The Wall" is very insperational if you concentrate on the lyrics. What a time to be a teenager!

I saw them on the "Point Of Know Return" Tour. Steve Walsh doing handstands on the keyboards, Kerry Livgren standing still mid stage, just shredding the guitar, locked in. The entire band working at 100%, one of the best concerts I have ever seen.

@bhart62

6 ай бұрын

I went to see them on the same tour with Dave Mason as the opener in Connecticut. In fact, they were my first live concert and they were incredible!

@TheNaFun

6 ай бұрын

The Livgren family had a cabin at the Ozarks next to my grandparents. They had fun rockaroake nights :)

Kansas. Often overlooked but a huge impact in progressive rock. Live they were seamless.

This and Dust in the Wind were staples of my life when I was in grade school. Two amazing songs by Kansas.

This is how they sounded live! Queen loved them.

@324cmac

6 ай бұрын

Yup. Brian, Freddie, Roger and John used to go to their shows.

@elwood4939

6 ай бұрын

I saw Kansas in early '75 with Queen as the headliner. Frank Marino and Mahogany Rush opened the show. All were excellent.

One of the best & most complete songs in the history of rock. Timeless!

DEFINITELY watch the video for this one,, Great performance.

Many late 60's and 70's rock bands used organ-styled synthesizers to accentuate their music. Uriah Heep, Yes, Rush, Kansas, ELO, and Styx to name just a very few bands. That organ sound is a key sound that reminds me of that Era. Some of the greatest music ever created.

@vicprovost2561

6 ай бұрын

Add Jon Lord, Stevie Winwood and Goldie McJohn.

This album is a masterpiece

So many hooks in one song. The record company told them that the album needed one more song so Kerry went home and wrote this. Brilliant!

In order to get a record company to listen to them, they held a free beer promotion to get people to come. They got signed the same day.

This song was brought in by the guitar player at the end of the recording sessions because they needed another song. Out of nowhere. Needless to say the band's minds were blown.

@katesjanice

6 ай бұрын

Referring to Kerry Livgren of course. The “Maestro” who wrote all their prog masterpieces. Brilliant!!!

Excellent song from a masterpiece of an album… you guys should do this whole album! Great reaction guys!

The fans that listened to Kansas' albums knew they were progressive. The people who just heard the singles thought they were arena rock.

@MrWalkingguy

6 ай бұрын

Proto-Kaw is a progressive rock band, but essentially Kansas. It's quite good!

@guidosarducci

6 ай бұрын

Not necessarily true. In my case, I just plain old LOVED the music. Of course, back in the day, we didn't really care or really know about what "genre" music was. If it sounded great, we dug it.............case closed.

@williamweiss6128

6 ай бұрын

Only seen them once when I was in high school. Monolith tour, I think. Major influence for drums for me.

@vicprovost2561

6 ай бұрын

Right On, we were not nearly as much about labels or genres, it just had to sound good. Plenty of that back then.

@JayMil365

6 ай бұрын

Americas best prog act.

Kerry Livgren is a straight up genius

@katesjanice

6 ай бұрын

Yes, yes, yes. Absolutely the finest composer, orchestrator, lyricist, & multi-musician in the world!!!!

This was their big breakthrough hit after years of trying.

I'm not sure if you guys have already checked out 'The Wall ' and 'Miracles out of Nowhere' they're both on that album !? Amazing songs , Kansas can do no wrong !

This band has a huge catalog of great songs that you needed to be a fan and own the albums to know. Those who only know the songs that got played on the radio are missing out or might mislead someone. For instance their hit song “Dust In The Wind” while radio friendly doesn’t sound like anything else they did and doesn’t even feature the full band. Steve Walsh’s vocals are some of the best in rock history and yet Robbie Steinhardt also sings some songs and also has a fantastic voice. The two harmonize together extremely well. The bass guitar (Dave Hope) and drums (Phil Ehart) are two of the best in rock as well.

In their documentary they told how they needed one more song for the album and the next morning Kerry Livgren had written this song which broke the band nationally

Kansas could fill ya headphones for sure. Great musicians

So many of these classic rock songs have been remixed especially in hip hop, commercials, and TV show theme songs. A lot of younger folks have no idea where some of this great music came from. I wish there was even close to the level of talent and commitment to great music today that existed back in the 60s and 70s

Lol lol. Well I'm proud of the fact they are from Kansas and they were older but they lived not 30 minutes from me. And in college my older roommate from Topeka actually had some of their hand-me-down band equipment in his totally dominating audiophile stereo system, and he knew them in some capacity or the other. If it helps any, those words that you're using like Progressive Rock versus hard rock, yeah those genres were just starting to develop some terminology at the time, but most of us as kids that loved this stuff and were witnessing this huge explosion, the attempt to categorize it never even remotely occurred to us. It was just freaking awesome music, and they were incredible in concert, and they were on the radio all the time too.

Love it, I still sit in church on Sundays waiting for the hour to be over! Long live the Hammond organ, it will be back!

This is another album you guys should consider doing from first to last. One of the classics of all time for sure. Leftoverture.

You are so right And I never thought of it before Their music is Crisp Absolutely no jagged edges

Never tire of listening to this great song

As a fan of Genesis, Floyd and Yes when this song came out I’m not sure I classified it as progressive per se, but certainly inspired and influenced by that genre. I recall loving this song (and still do).

what a great band, saw them a couple times in the 80's, they are true entertainers... thanks for the vid...

You guys have to see this one live. Steve Walsh lead singer on the keys is a wild man!

"Can i Tell You" - the first song from their first album is still my favorite

I live between Kansas City and Topeka. As a teenager we saw Kansas several times before they broke out. Their concerts were amazing every time!

To me, the ultimate dose of Kansas' prog/rock blend is a two-part song called Mysteries and Mayhem/The Pinnacle - blistering rock combined with some of the proggiest material they ever recorded. It was originally planned as a single track, but their record company made them split it.

That "Leftoverture" album has always held a spot in my top 10 "stranded on a deserted island" records. The whole album is well done, and the lyrics are all very introspective.

The album covers are also exceptional.

my hs years and i played this album over and over and over again. so good. great memories.

Kansas is another great original American rock band. Check out this whole album.

My fave is Portrait(He Knew) Kansas certainly influenced my musical growth.

You need to see them perform this live - mindblowing! Love you guys!

The first time I saw KANSAS was in Milwaukee in 1974 when they were the opening act for Hawkwind. Never really followed Hawkwind after that, (although now at 66 I am rediscovering them) but I have loved Kansas for 50 years. Actually I just saw them in Milwaukee a few months ago on their 50th Anniversary Tour. 🎻RIP Robbie🎻, but the new violinist, Joe Deninzon, is doing you proud ❤ We're fortunate that the band loves Milwaukee and comes here often.

I was a Kansas freak in middle school and high school. I've easily heard this hundreds of times, especially since it's their most well-known song. They have too many great tunes to mention.

You guys would totally appreciate seeing a live version of this song. The singers play instruments, several actually and you really get to see how talented this group of musicians are. Always love your reactions. Keep on doin you 🙌

Saw them at the Cow Palace back in the 70s. What a band🎼🎸🎵🎶

Kansas is phenomenal! Do yourselves a favor. Go to their first album and play the first two tracks in tandem. 'Can I Tell You' ' followed by 'Bringing It Back'. These two songs really showcase their raw grit . The violinist. is amazing and adds so much to their unique sound.

Some badass guitar shredding, Steve Walsh great vocals… guys y’all have great music reactions 👏 more Skynyrd please

During the recording of this album (which was their "do or die" moment after an ultimatum from the record company) the band felt they needed one more "radio friendly" song. So, Kerry Livgren, their lead guitarist and main songwriter, went home and wrote this tune, brought it in to the studio the very next day and asked the band "What do you think of this one?" The rest, as they say, is history.

Dust In the Wind, Point Of No Return. They are fantabulous

The live official video is incredible as you get to see who’s playing all those riffs. The lead singer is also on congas and organ! They were our great Prog Rock band- our Yes.

They came up with this song after the album was wrapped and the were doing load out of the studio and Kerry came in and said listen to this! I just came up with this last night after the last session! The pulled stuff back in, and cut the the biggest track of the career

the hammond b-3 organ is still used by groups today... it has multi uses when paralleled with synthesizer their websites list many artists

I loved hearing Kansas songs when they came on the radio, but I could totally live without it when that era of music ended. I have never looked for or selected a Kansas song on Spotify, Pandora, KZread etc. (until just now). I watchednto the end but nothing about this music wlexcites me today. Not one of my friends ever puts a Kansas song up on their Facebook page.

If you want violins in an arrangement, listen to their ‘77 hit DUST IN THE WIND. It’s a beautiful song, masterfully done.

In this version of the 70’s we see a violin…..and a lot of other things too! Flirting with progressive while rocking out- that’s kinda what I heard then and now. On paper the piano / violin combination reads like classical music, then we get these vocals too?! ❤️🎶❤️

What sets Kansas apart is their main writer, Kerry; their leader singer, Steve; and their violinist.

Man, they played this all the time in the rock clubs when it first came out and years after.

Should checkout Debut Album. The build to the LP’s final track, Death of Mother Nature (Suite) is remarkable. Cover art is the mural of abolitionist John Brown that resides in the Kansas State Capital Building.

I saw them live with a few Army Buddies in 1980 in Salina Kansas, we camped out over night to be in first we were in front of the stage! They Killed it great band!

I have had the extreme good fortune to have seen KANSAS Live 4 times. Phil Ehart is my Favorite Drummer. He plays melodies not just rhythm patterns. Every member is a musical GENIUS. This song is usually extra long and a crowd favorite to close their shows. Steve Walsh is Keyboards and a great vocalist. Robby plays Violin like NOBODY else. Kerry on Guitar is phenomenal along with Rich and Dave….AWESOME performance every time.

This album blew us away! I think progressive for sure. Who else played a chain driven gong or glockenspiel? I’ve said it before but I only wish you both could be transported back in time to experience all the groups you have reacted to…damn what a bunch of evenings we could have had! Cheers, guys!😊

@j.h.3777

6 ай бұрын

I was there and I don't remember most of those evenings!...lol

I agree that the 60s and 70s organ is wonderful. Santanas early stuff, Rascals, etc. So many more. Love it.

They're a great live band. I've been lucky enough to see them three times which is pretty good for a guy out in Montana.

This is a masterpiece

Love Kansas

Go Laa! Go Chee! Fave song when I was 14. We had 3 rock stations in Detroit at the time, this song was on everyday on every station!

They were packing up the recording session when Kerry say I have this song that came to me last night, this was that song!

Great structured song... perfect, and the production is really smooth as silk.

My favorite Kansas song.

Kansas, Yes, Rush. Fabulous originators of Prog rock.

I think people are desperate for music that sounds different. That's why Ren, a 33 yr old UK self made, no label rapper/rocker/poet/producer/vocalist doing 9 minute songs/performance videos like plays got the #1 album in the UK last month. Nobody's heard stuff like he's making. He films many of his videos live, even live vocals on many. They're one shot, no cuts and no autotune, you can hear his voice! And he plays actual instruemtns, guitar/piano etc. Talks about real stuff, his Lyme disease was misdaignosed for yrs, left him bedbound & mentally ill from wrong meds & he talks about it while stil kicking ass & sounding great. Even young people realize they want different sounding, more authentic music when they hear it and realize what they've been missing. Bring on the organ!

Nothing moves the air like the rotating speakers of a Leslie amp/cabinet for a Hammond Organ. There's all kinds of digital reproduction thingy's but they don't move the air like that. Kansas. Allman Bros. Chicago. Boston. Traffic. Pink Floyd. So many more, but you guys called it, once again. Great reaction!

Don Kirshner was funding Kansas, but previous albums didn't provide the financial return he wanted. He told them he needed a hit to continue. The album was almost complete...they needed one more song to fill it out. Carry On My Wayward Son was written in one night by the guitarist. It wasn't supposed to be the hot single...but it ended up being their masterpiece and became a huge hit for them and a financial relief for the record execs.

My favorite song by them it's definitely a jam

Zebra - "Tell Me You Want" 🔥🔥🔥

Saw them with ELO ages ago in Omaha, NE. Best concert of my younger years. Now I can't hear this song without thinking of "Supernatural" which is awesome too. :D

You should check out the classic soul jazz organists from the '60's like Jimmy Smith and Jimmy McGriff and Jack McDuff. They had a definite influence on the rock era I think.

One Word GREAT!!!!!

Easily the single-greatest song ever recorded.

Their live performances sound exactly like their vinyl

A great documentary on them I believe the title is a miracle out of nowhere

AND THE MUSIC VIDEO IS IDENTICALLL TO THE STUDIO YOU GUYS! 💯😊WORTH THE VIEW

I just saw Kansas in ATL on their 50th anniversary tour and loved it!

Nice choice fellows. 👍

Saw them live in their heyday. Need to be in the RRHOF. Prog rock at its finest. Oddly enough, a then unknown Cheap Trick opened for them, and they blew the roof off as well.

I haven't heard this song in eons. I owned Two For The Show and was fan during the era. Maybe time to revisit them.

Three more awesome hit Kansas songs are: 1) Fight Fire With Fire 2) Hold On 3) Play The Game Tonight (along with the mentioned song "Dust In The Wind"). Another band worth checking out is The Climax Blues Band and their song "Gotta Have More Love."

@katesjanice

6 ай бұрын

Oh Lord no! Anything off their first 7 albums puts those to shame. Not that they’re not good, but the songs that were primarily written by Kerry Livgren (The Maestro) just CAN’T be beat!

Progressive Heartland Rock 🌽 Awesome production quality 🔊 On my top 10 list of albums 💥

My favorite song with the organ predominantly featured is "Whiter Shade of Pale" by Procol Harum , another thoughtful reaction ,you never let me down

I subscribed the second I realized how much you guys appreciate fine production values. That’s very rare in my experience. The Who, 80s Iron Maiden, and even ABBA. You’d appreciate the beautiful production. And Boston, of course. Oh, and Queen. The best of the best.

Very talented group, excellent musicians, not ever one of my favorite groups, but their skill cannot be denied.

Oh Yeah that 70's sounds !!

When that was released and came out on the radio, I thought it was one of the coolest songs I'd ever heard. Bought the album (8track) and at first I didn't like most of the other songs on it, because they were so different than Wayward. But the musicianship is so good, I ended up loving the whole album. It's a classic.

CHID OF INNOCENCE is my favorite Kansas song.

❤ Yes! Finally my fav! You need to check out the live performance of this song….they are going crazy 😂….so fun to watch! They are still touring and I heard someone say they still sound good.

@cindyp1033

6 ай бұрын

❤🔥