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@ToniMcGinty

Ай бұрын

I did the shopping cart thing once, in a Home Depot. Forgot it really should have things in it to weigh it down. The thing flipped, hit me in the head, and I ended up on the floor, trapped inside a shopping cart cage, for all to see. Never tried it again.

@edwardleonetti2492

Ай бұрын

As far as the shopping cart 🛒 I'm in my 50s and I ride my cart out to the car pushing the cart and then put my feet on the bottom rack of the cart and steer it by moving my body left to right on the back ,P.S. IT'S SO MUCH FUN WHEN THE PARKING LOT IS ON A DOWNWARD SLOPE! LOL

@tinocontreras5105

Ай бұрын

seems like you started late in the song. it does start off Carry on my wayward son, there will be peace when you are done

@nicotti

Ай бұрын

@@ToniMcGinty Same, but I did it at a Walmart and ended up face planting with the cart on end.

@Dark_Walker_

Ай бұрын

Kansas is AMAZING in concert! I have seen Steve Walsh doing handstands on his keyboard while clicking his heals heels together above his head on alternating sides in time to the music!!! 😂🎉😂

Supernatural family incoming 😂

@finalangie562

Ай бұрын

Came here to say this. Lol

@joycesmith1652

Ай бұрын

I saw this and thought the same thing after I did a happy dance in my head

@francocurimas7451

Ай бұрын

Sammyyyy

@winchester7861

Ай бұрын

@@francocurimas7451 Deann🤣

@ulomeli079

Ай бұрын

Hell yeah 🤘

Robbie Steinhardt retired to the small town I live in. Before his passing he used to sit in with the local classic rock cover band and play Kansas songs. He grew up, thinking he had to choose between being a world-class violinist or a rock ‘n’ roll star, he made them both work. What a talent. Other Kansas songs have him on the violin and he’s just a genius. I got to see him sit in three times, what an honor.

@robertbrown5194

Ай бұрын

He was talking with a keyboard player friend of mine about doing something, but sadly he passed before they did anything

@joe999

Ай бұрын

What annoyed me was Tampa Bay media hardly even mentioned it when Robbie died, or that he even lived in the area for years, but there are periodically stories about Robin Zander from Cheap Trick being a local resident. Nothing against Cheap Trick, but I would equate Kansas as being at least as popular.

The '70s! When shorts were short and socks were tall.

@user-jn1hb5dh7w

Ай бұрын

It was a look

@scottmcneely1927

Ай бұрын

Yep, that plus a t-shirt was the gym class outfit in the 70s. Shorts that short nowadays would be.....less than masculine.

@seaborntheunready6139

Ай бұрын

Hell yeah brother, if you don't have a ball fall out every now and then, them ain't shorts

@lizalvarez253

28 күн бұрын

😊😊😊😊

@deanroddey2881

13 күн бұрын

And don't forget the terrible 70's shirt button shortage. All those poor guys who couldn't button up their shirts...

Elizabeth, this is KANSAS in its prime!!!! Steve shirtless playing congas with all that power in his amazing voice, Robby alternating the violin with tambourine, Rich wearing a tuxedo, Kerry with long hair….everything while keeping amazing tempo, melodies and harmonies….Unfortunately, other things were happening behind doors, and some members of Kansas were struggling with aspects of their lives during this very time….But, this is the picture of Kansas we want to keep in our head!!!!

@Kissfan96dr

Ай бұрын

and they all still have two eyes.

"Carry on my wayward son, there'll be peace when you are done. Lay your weary head to rest, don't you cry no more." This was the ring tone and my wish for my son. I lost him in 2019 to a distracted driver. He was 29. I pray he is at rest and never has to cry any more. I miss you and love you Jos.

@markldavis1

Ай бұрын

So sorry for your loss!

@digimediamen

Ай бұрын

My deepest condolence on your loss. I always say that we should never outlive our kids.

@laurahigdon4741

Ай бұрын

I'm so sorry for your loss

@hugolafhugolaf

Ай бұрын

So sad. Stay strong…

@juliafox7904

Ай бұрын

❤

When I saw Kansas live, they never stopped, segueing one song into the next, maintaining nonstop energy. Oh, and I'm 71, have a replaced knee and a bad back, and I definitely still hop on my grocery cart.

@jacobsampsonis7782

Ай бұрын

It definitely seems like they weren't taking breaks. So much so that the quality of the music suffers. It's painfully obvious that they're just pushing through the song like it's some sort of marathon or like they don't want to be there

@BillWalker3rd

Ай бұрын

@@jacobsampsonis7782Thanks for your comment. I remember that I loved their shows but always felt like they were rushing way too much…for mostly just the studio versions of their hits.

@p0kerp1aya

Ай бұрын

It's called "live music" guys. Road versions are rarely exactly the same as studio versions, and artists will change things up from one night to the next, just to keep things fresh for them. Who wants to play the same songs night after night the exact same way every time? That's boring. Trust me, if they didn't want to be there... they wouldn't, period. Nobody's rushing to get through a song, just to get it over with. If you've ever performed live music you'd know that it's like a drug that you just can't live without.

I went to see Heart and Kansas together in the same tour. What a fantastic show back in the '80's.

@rosyellis14

Ай бұрын

thats like my dream concert

@theodoreritola7641

Ай бұрын

Even better in the 70s and Heart another 70s band ROCK ON 70s

@larrywright6214

Ай бұрын

I saw them at Berkeley with Pablo Cruz, after they band split still put on a great show !

@69CamaroSS

Ай бұрын

1982….my FIRST concert!!!

@jolleypc

16 күн бұрын

Very jealous

Steve Walsh was incredible to watch in concert. A man in constant motion, he ran all over the place and never stopped. He absolutely gave his all during a show!!

@brianruyack7632

Ай бұрын

Same thing with his short lived band Streets who I saw in a club 1983

@nitro_001newman2

Ай бұрын

He looks like he’s on coke, with all that energy. It was an 80’s thing to do.

@davidmurphy5647

Ай бұрын

@@nitro_001newman2 cocaine is a helluva drug...

People who have only heard "Dust in the Wind" and "Carry On Wayward Son" often don't know just how progressive Kansas is. Check out "Song For America" if you want more of their prog side.

@seanbleakley3883

Ай бұрын

Song For America is one of my favorites.

@akapper57

Ай бұрын

A good one, but "Masque" still is my personal favorite after all these years.

@m.marienikel444

Ай бұрын

The first 3 albums, Kansas, Song For America, and Masque, are really prog.

@richardpietroski9263

Ай бұрын

Song for America, Icarus, The Wall all amazing songs!

@LegoGBlok

Ай бұрын

There are about 20 better songs what those 2 hit songs. - Kansas has insane good songs in their catalog!

The big "viking" guy, with the massive mane of hair, is the violinist. He really comes out on "Dust in the Wind" but this particular song doesn't have so much violin so he's sticking with playing the tambourine and focusing on back-up vocals.

@jnywd8450

Ай бұрын

He was first chair ever since he was a little guy.

I love how Steve Walsh is in track shorts and tube socks, while Richard Williams is in a tuxedo.

@Tom-ok2rh

Ай бұрын

I think I heard where he had a deal with Adidas is the reason for the shorts and socks on stage.

@bluesbred3

Ай бұрын

I saw him in farmers overalls and straw hat along with an eyepatch playing most all guitar parts after Kerry Livgren left…

@scottmcneely1927

Ай бұрын

Many members had their own certain looks that they repeated in every show. While others just wore regular clothes.

@mrz80

Ай бұрын

@@bluesbred3 Rich lost an eye young. He wore a glass eye for years but had problems with it so took to the eye patch.

@johnpauljones9310

27 күн бұрын

Steve Walsh is doing his Kerry von Erich impression.

solidarity, sister! i’m 74 years old, love Kansas, and I’m still jumping and giving the shopping cart a hi kick in the parking lot. And I don’t care who’s looking. ❤

@eluadyl

Ай бұрын

I waas gonna say "I'm 38 and I do it" but you win! I hope I get to be 74 and shopping carts are still around so I can keep doing it.

@susanwoodcarver

Ай бұрын

@@eluadyl Keep doing it and you’ll have no problem enjoying yourself, and the looks people give you, when you’re 74. Just remember to hang on to the cart and be on the lookout for potholes. 😁

@toodlescae

Ай бұрын

Heck at 62 I still do it *in* the store. 😂

@susanwoodcarver

Ай бұрын

@@toodlescae hang in there, Sister! 😁👍

@williamstefens

Ай бұрын

Elizabeth, though I am 57, I'm every bit a child at heart, and yes still do those stunts with a shopping cart.

Good quality live footage of Kansas in their prime is rare. This video is a true gem!

@LaBlueStateGirl

Ай бұрын

This is what any of their concerts were really like too! This brought back clear memories of mom dropping me and a few friends off with our $8 tickets for a concert in a mid sized city in a hall that could hold 8000 max. I think The Babies opened up. Kansas always put on an absolutely spectacular show! In storage somewhere is my Phil Ehart drumstick from my first show.

@LegoGBlok

Ай бұрын

@@LaBlueStateGirl This video however, is not from a concert, its the infamous performance produced by Kirsner.. the weird part is, the band indeed played this song live, however, there were no one in the audience, the end is a gimmick shot

@8moody1

Ай бұрын

@@LegoGBlok This performance is from the Canada Jam from Mosport, Ontario, Canada in August of 1978 and the end is not a gimmick shot. I was there with my late brother, cousin and 2 of our best friends. We had slept in a Chevy Blazer the night before just outside the concert site. The concert started at 10am with the Ozark Mountain Daredevils opening. We left at almost 5am the next morning after watching Triumph close the show. Both CBC and CTV filmed it, their cameras were pointed at the stage. There were between 175,000/200,000 people.

@TheNotoriousDUDE

Ай бұрын

@@LaBlueStateGirl I also have one of Phil's drumsticks from a show they did in Luxemburg in 2014, one of Steve Walsh's very last shows overseas. It's one of my most treasured possessions!

@MonkeyJedi99

Ай бұрын

Steve Walsh is/are the most energetic three members of that band!

Never grow up Elizabeth! Stay young at heart forever. 🌹🌹

Yes Elizabeth, I'm 63 and when I'm returning a grocery cart to the coral, I do that same thing. kicking my feet up in the air. glad you enjoyed this episode of Kansas.

I am consistently amazed at the explanation of both the description of the singing and of the explanation of the music. It is way beyond my comprehension of music. Thank you Elizabeth!

@K9WATCHER

Ай бұрын

YES!!👏👏👏👏👍♥️ You're awesome!!❤❤

I’m already giving Elizabeth a thumbs up because i love her analysis of the songs and she’s always peppy and bubbly making the day much more tolerable. She looks like she has genuine fun doing this.

Yes!!! Finally my man Steve gets his due!

@linuslittlefield2112

Ай бұрын

All coked up 😂

@johnlanham9057

Ай бұрын

‘roids be a beast. Don’t get me wrong. I love him. He’s THE Kansas singer. But he’s admitted to bad times.

@jenniferlawrence2701

Ай бұрын

People should check out his other band "Streets" with the great Mike Slamer on guitar.

@bloodeagle4729

Ай бұрын

AAAAmen!

I will never forget Steve Walsh's on stage performance. Some of the best singing and his handstands on the keyboard while playing keyboards. Saw Kansas on 1/5/1978.

I was so happy to see you finally do a reaction to Kansas! This was one of the greatest prog rock groups ever and Steve Walsh, in his prime, was one of the greatest singers and musicians in the music industry. I hope to see more Kansas reactions in the future!

I tell my wife, at my funeral I want Dust in the Wind played first, then Carry on My wayward Son second!!! I wanna blast my way into heaven!!!🤟🤟🤟🤟🇨🇦

@terryjestersr.6769

Ай бұрын

my brother- in law had " Dust in the Wind" played at his funeral . My husband wanted it played at his. Now its gonna bee " Icarus " followed by " Carry On "

@SuperBolin1

Ай бұрын

D.I.T.W. is also part of my 6-7 hour funeral soundtrack

@bonesjackson81

Ай бұрын

My dad says The Wall

@chadfalardeau5396

Ай бұрын

Carry on my Wayward Son is first on my Playlist, Dust in the Wind is last with 8 other death related songs in between

@s0renshadow107

Ай бұрын

​@@chadfalardeau5396May I see your playlist? 😅

I grew up listening to Kansas and they have many amazing albums, I have never heard a bad song - not even close. Kansas and Boston will alway be my favorites!

I saw Kansas during their Audio Visions tour at The Paladium, NY, in 1980. I remember my amazement at such a small intimate venue for a concert and then Steve Walsh's wild keyboard handstands!

You are one of the most pleasurable people I have found on You tube. I have breast cancer at 60 years old and have been through the chemo and radiation and have watched every you tube video and you have been a pleasure. thank you for your super duper analysis

Dickey Betts died today. He was a founding member of hugely influential The Allman Brothers Band. If you are interested or were influenced by them I recommend listening to Ramblin’ Man or Whipping Post by them.

@KenRoerden

Ай бұрын

Sad news indeed. I hadn't realized he was 80. Please analyze Blue Sky for us Elizabeth.

@joelronningen9930

Ай бұрын

Absolutely, ABB is a must

@Joey-D62

Ай бұрын

Dickey was overshadowed (unfairly) by Dwayne but was phenomenal in his own right. I'd recommend "One Way Out live at the Fillmore" Dueling guitars and Greg voice is awesome too.

@metalmamasue3680

Ай бұрын

Sad news. Love Allman Brothers music. May he RIP. I got to see them years ago, it was a great show.

@jgm9927

Ай бұрын

Whipping Post stands alone as a vocal performance, IMHO! RIP

The Winchester boys sent me. “Awesome.” 😆

@MonkeyJedi99

Ай бұрын

The boys and Leo Moracchioli (Leap Frog Studios).

@armadillotoe

Ай бұрын

I knew this song long before the brothers, but I can no longer hear it without thinking of evil women in leather, cool cars, and great music.

@the-dave-house-project

Ай бұрын

@@armadillotoe Same. Might be time to rewatch the series again.

@marcjohn2819

Ай бұрын

@@the-dave-house-project I bought the complete bluray set just so I could watch it again. It was great watching the 15 seasons in a row.

@marcjohn2819

Ай бұрын

@@armadillotoe Watching Supernatural will do that to you. ;)

I had the great privilege to see Kansas live three times. They never disappointed . Fantastic showmanship and phenomenal sound. They have been and will remain one of my all time favorite bands

I saw Kansas on this tour in 1980. The short gym shorts and knee socks were the style back then. They put on a really great live show! If you notice when he swats the mic right before that he hit his head on it.

@Tom-ok2rh

Ай бұрын

I heard that Steve was sponsored by Adidas at the time is one of the reasons for the shorts and socks during the shows

According to Music Choice; this is currently the most requested and played song on Rock Radio from the 1970's! Steve Walsh really put Kansas on the map with his range of vocals. You also can't go wrong with a fiddle player in the band! 😀Hopefully, Elizabeth will go down the rabbit hole with other songs by Kansas. I appreciate your tremendous job on all of the analysis you put into your work. That is why I and all of the other Charismatics keep coming back!

@marcjohn2819

Ай бұрын

"Supernatural"--the TV show--fans listened to it for 15 years, I reckon they'd want to hear it again to take a trip down memory lane.

@bloodeagle4729

Ай бұрын

Violin

First saw them in 1974! Last saw them in 2023, on their 50th anniversary tour. New members, same tradition. The music will live forever! RIP Robby Steinhardt !

Kansas is great! Thank you for reacting to this great video! I've seen them once in a club in Hamburg Germany back in the 80's and they really blew my mind. Please give "Portrait (he knew)" a listen.

Favorite band, favorite singer. I was fortunate enough to see them many times starting in the 70’s.

Next Kansas song you do, recommend Dust in the Wind.

@user-scott-pearce

Ай бұрын

Another great Kansas song

@TheCharismaticVoice

Ай бұрын

I totally didn't know that was Kansas!!!

@paulriddle7818

Ай бұрын

​@TheCharismaticVoice Yup that ballad is Kansas.

@bucketfootbaseball

Ай бұрын

@@TheCharismaticVoice Yep, it was a guitar fingerpicking exercise that Kerry Livgren came up with for practice and thank god his wife told him that he needed to make it into a song. He doubted the rest of the band would like it, but brought it in and the rest is history.

@tinocontreras5105

Ай бұрын

​@@TheCharismaticVoiceshould get into Smashing pumpkins, 1979, tonight, tonight, bullet with butterfly wings, cherub rock. They told Billy Corgan he would never make it in music cause his nasal singing. Back in the early 90s and he's still putting out music

I do the shopping cart thing too, pushing forward then hanging on the handle. It's good to nurture the inner child!

@JariSchroderus

Ай бұрын

I’m a 50 years old father of three girls and I still float down the aisle on the shopping cart. 😂

@renegadetenor

Ай бұрын

Its fun too, if you have a vehicle with an actual bumper, you can abruptly stop, just as you barely hit the cart in the middle of the lot, and it will careen across the lot at like 30 mph! Then park, casually get out like nothing happened, and walk into the store:) (I got that from one of the "Naked Gun" movies) Very mature!

Kerry Livgren, the guitarist, is a modern day Mozart. He came in to the studio with the entire song playing in his head. Every note, every instrument, including vocal melody and harmonies. they worked to get the song the way he was hearing it in his head.

The Winchesters sent their crew. Guaranteed views!

Not many people know that the guitarist from Kansas kerry livgren, is a devoted Christian. His solo album Decade had Ronnie James dio sing on this album, mask of the great deceiver and live for the king. Kerry is a great guitarist and song writer.

Glad to see Kansas finally get on the list. now i hope that some in the future you react to are "song for America", "Miracles out of nowhere" "point of know return" and "journey from mariabronn". I love carry on wayward son and dust in the wind but so many people only know those two songs and this band is so much more than their hits. Hope you enjoy

@CantankerousDave

Ай бұрын

Fire With Fire is great for getting pumped up.

@ericmathewallen

Ай бұрын

Also Aperçu, Icarus-Borne on Wings of Steel, Mysteries and Mayhem/The Pinnacle.

@mvunit3

Ай бұрын

I think you'll like my stand alone comment. Good to see fellow Wheatheads here :).

@miked23331

Ай бұрын

@@ericmathewallen All great songs.

@VickieNicks

Ай бұрын

​@@CantankerousDave I always start working out with this one on my playlist ❤ 💪🏻

Thank you 😘 your enthusiasm is contagious! Have you listened to Chrissie Hynde? Her vocals will surprise you. This morning I listened to My City Was Gone. Fabulous 🥰

Heck yes, ELIZABETH, I've seen KANSAS , easily 20 times here, around, Ive seen him do basically a handstand at his organ! They're an amazing band!!

Kansas in my opinion, is one of the best, if not the best American progressive rock band. Their musicianship and catalog of music is amazing.

@renegadetenor

Ай бұрын

Yay...I found the other person who recognizes that. (In my opinion, its not even all that close..)

@michaelmartin5550

Ай бұрын

@@renegadetenor There are at least three of us!

@scottzappa9314

Ай бұрын

4 of us, absolutely American (U.S. as they'd have stiff competition from Rush) One of the better ones in the world IMO.@@michaelmartin5550

@mrz80

Ай бұрын

@@michaelmartin5550 Four. Now we can play pinochle! 😛

He was always like that playing the organ. I saw him basically doing hand stands on the organ while still playing in a fall 1980 show in Nashville.

@wispiwispi1889

Ай бұрын

I was there. It was a great show!

Hi Elizabeth, I have been following you for a long time, but only commented occasionally. I love that you are discovering with such joy and admiration, the bands that I grew up with in the 60's and 70's as well as some contemporary bands, especially those in the symphonic metal genre which have, along with your enthusiasm, reignited my love for music.

Thanks for this great live version analysis! Kansas has been my favorite band for over 20 years now, since I was a teenager. I just got to hear them live for the first time last month, and even though they are on their 50th anniversary tour they’ve still GOT IT! It was an amazing concert and I highly recommend catching them live if you’re able. Please do more Kansas reactions!

Steve Walsh is from my home town of St. Joseph, Mo. Born in St. Louis spent most of his time in St. Joe. Met him a long time ago, at a local music store, when the band was White Clover before they merged into Kansas.

@appliedclinicalvr2359

Ай бұрын

Good grief. I'm 64. How did I grow up outside of Camden Point, just 20 miles down I-29 from St. Joe and never knew he was from there until I read your comment? We probably listened to them at the same time on KY102.

@TheFlashpoint69

Ай бұрын

@@appliedclinicalvr2359 he went to St. James church in St. Joe.

Tube socks…relic of the 70s/80s… always appreciate your analysis!

@metalmamasue3680

Ай бұрын

I'm old enough to remember when we dressed like that 😂 Oh I would go back to those days too. Best musical Era ever. Imho.

@0okamino

Ай бұрын

All he was missing was a matching terrycloth headband for the ensemble.

@theodoreritola7641

Ай бұрын

YA but this was the 70s

@2015DMJG

25 күн бұрын

I still only wear tube socks. Can’t wear the other types of socks.

Thank You so much for this Elizabeth and Patrons. I am a newer subscriber and was a bit bummed when I did not see any Kansas songs had been analyzed looking through all of them. HUGE fan so again Big Thank You. Another great one is Play The Game Tonight. Amazing talent in this band. Keep up the great work! Pushing 60 but will still jump on the shopping cart. 😁

So much to explore with Kansas. I have seen them live more than 20 times over the years and they always deliver. One of my favorite bands of all time.

I saw them live in 02 or something like that, they had the original lineup back and they blew me away. They were touring with Yes and they just killed it. That’s when Yes was touring with the classic line up too.

That was awesome! One of my favorite songs of all time! Thanks for the great reaction! 💙✌🤘♥️♥️♥️

Love the combination of reactions with musical analysis and performance commentary.

You are always GREAT!

I’m so glad you decided to analyze Kansas, my favorite band, and Steve Walsh, who has such an amazing voice. I’ve been waiting on this one. Please consider next my favorite song., “Icarus - Borne on Wings of Steel”.

@portcullis5622

Ай бұрын

I was just thinking that 'Icarus' would be a great song to study Steve Walsh's voice.

@KellenFredricksen

Ай бұрын

I second

@davidbarr49

Ай бұрын

Thank you. This is my favorite Kansas song as well. I'm one of the likes on your comment. Maybe we can get Elizabeth to do this song.

@brianruyack7632

Ай бұрын

I think Hold On is a great example of their harmonies and beautiful melodies. I especially love the last note!

@KellenFredricksen

Ай бұрын

@@brianruyack7632 hold on would be a great one to see on the channel

Your views are always interesting and informative. I love what you do.

I love hearing you break these things down!

So glad that you analyzed this song, one of my all time favorites! They are a great and underrated band.

My first concert was Kansas and Molly Hatchet at the Boston Garden in the 70s. The singer is amazing live. He was doing handstands on the keyboards. He was all over the place. Great first concert experience.

"Portrait (He Knew)" is a great Kansas song!👍👍

@joe999

Ай бұрын

Agreed. Probably my favorite.

@dedcowbowee

Ай бұрын

@@joe999 Everyone needs to hear it!

My grandfather ran the concessions at a small ski mtn in central Mass back in the 70's to early 80s. I remember my father had a Tshirt from when Kansas played a show there. I used to play their albums on my dads record player growing up. Couldn't believe they had actually played a show at the tiny ski mtn. we lived near.

THANK YOU for choosing this song, and in particular this live version. Steve Walsh is simply amazing - and this has to be one of the BEST LIVE performance by any band, ever. Just unreal - the amount of energy, passion, and skill that went into this live version. Your analysis and reaction was spot on, as usual, and I am thankful for this video,

“Dust in the Wind” from the same concert is amazing …

I saw Kansas in 1991 in San Diego (no Livgren , Steinardt, or Hope) but Steve Walsh was still singing and doing all keyboards. The man is not tall (5’3”) but was yoked/jacked! When they played Mysteries in Mayhem, Walsh was singing, but during the guitar solo, and playing organ, he flipped up and did a headstand on top of his keyboard by grabbing the sides, and then started doing headstand pushups - like four of them and then flipped down and started doing his solo. It was in a small club and my seats were right there - not 12 feet from his position. He also was sweating from head to toe but boy could he play…

Love Your channel, Elizabeth! Thanks for analyzing this great 1970s song!

One of your best yet! You provide so much professional commentary, yet you mix in your sense of humor & joy! I love watching these videos with you, Elizabeth! Thank you! 😊

Steve Walsh is one of my absolute favorite singers. Amazing voice, both tone and skill.

This video is one of favorites to show people... just sooo much to see!

Thank you for your great reaction, Elizabeth. I am a native Kansan who has been listening to Kansas since the 1970's when I was in college. Their concerts are an actual physical event. Please consider reacting to their other classic song Dust in the Wind. I think you will enjoy it.

Hah! At 3:05 when Elizabeth says "using their entire body" I had to laugh out loud, pause the video and make this comment. I've seen the video and know the energy and full body use (kicks and all) that is coming later. Now, back to the reaction. And, yes, at 60 I ride the grocery cart through the parking lot.

I watched them live back in the day and their sound was IMPECABLE!

@LaBlueStateGirl

Ай бұрын

This wasn't just for the camera! This is how I remember them from my high school days!

@mrz80

Ай бұрын

Still is. Seen 'em 8 or 9 times in the last 15 years or so and they utterly nail it every single show.

Jan 07, 1978 Cheap Trick opened for Kansas at Henry Levitt Arena, Wichita State University, Wichita, Kansas. I was 16 and there. Crazy to think it was that long ago.

I just came across your video on Depeche Mode's "Enjoy the Silience" and it reminded me of my favourite song from the synthpop era: "Vienna" by Ultravox. I am not a huge synthpop fan, finding most of that music rather bland, but this song blew me away as a youngster. I just listened to it for the first time in years and it still has the same impact on me as it did back when it was released. Elizabeth, I think you will love the unique sound and atmosphere and of course the vocal performance - it's hard not to give too much away!

Awesome jam . Enjoy Elizabeth and crew . Hello Kirk and hope all is well with everyone . Rock on 🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘✌️✌️✌️✌️✌️✌️✌️✌️✌️✌️✌️

Future suggestions: Styx - "Blue Collar Man", "Renegade" (you haven't done a Tommy Shaw vocal yet I don't think) Journey - "Lights", "Anyway You Want It" Kansas - "Point of Know Return", "Portrait (He Knew)" Boston - "I Man I'll Never Be", "Don't Look Back", "Let Me Take You Home Tonight" The Cars - "All Mixed Up", "Moving In Stereo", "Bye Bye Love", "Let's Go" (all with Ben Orr on lead vocals)

@metalmamasue3680

Ай бұрын

If you haven't checked out Tommy Shaw and the Contemporary Youth Orchestra, do yourself a favor. Start with Angry Young Man/ Foolin' Yourself. What a treat ❤ You will be glad you did. 😊

@drbnewberry

Ай бұрын

@@metalmamasue3680 I was going to suggest this!

@metalmamasue3680

Ай бұрын

@drbnewberry I've listened to it dozens of times, it's just wonderful. 😊

@brianruyack7632

Ай бұрын

For Journey vocals, I'd suggest Girl Can't Help It with the harmonies at the end, Good Morning Girl and Happy To Give for soaring Perry melodies, and Mother, Father for a beautiful, powerful song.

@gamermom9095

Ай бұрын

I agree with the Tommy Shaw suggestion. He has such a beautiful voice and I would love to hear Elizabeth analyze Tommy's vocals. The Contemporary Youth Orchestra would be a fantastic choice.

Hands down one of my all time fave classics. I am ashamed that I’ve never seen this live version. I’m not worthy…

Oooohh... Love-Love-Love. Saw them live at least 4 times back in this era. Spectacular band live and in the studio. Yes, please more Kansas! Song for America, Lamplight Symphony would be amazing.

hey lil’ lady Elizabeth, Steve… and actually the whole band, were ANIMALS! each gives their all, in their performances. they were one of the best of their era. there was no need for explosions of fire, or fireworks, in their shows; they brought their own, packaged in their performances! great show, lil’ lady @Elizabeth!!

@brianruyack7632

Ай бұрын

They were cutting edge in laser shows though!

Kansas is an epic band. Thanks for reacting to their live version of “Carry On Wayward Son” and analyze it🙂

Seeing it live makes me love this song more . The keyboard dancing, plus the light yellow shorts 🩳 singer has swagger forsure Wowzers

This tune has been made immortal by the TV Show Supernatural , love it!

Honestly about two months ago now I did have to go to the far end of the store down in empty meat aisle. So I did put one foot on the bottom rung of the cart and use the other to push myself like when I was a kid to get there faster than I could normally walk. It's fun to be a kid every now and again when you know you can be safe doing it.

The attire that Steve was sporting in this video was what all us cool cats wore in the late 70s and early 80s, consisting of Striped Tubesocks and Tight Fitting Gym Shorts, I assure you that it was the style at the time. And if you want to see someone impressively move about the stage, check out Ronnie Milsap who was born blind, but before each show comes out and memorizes the entire stage and setup.

@kenthawley5990

Ай бұрын

I always think of this wardrobe as the prelude to his tenure in the band Streets.

@matthbva

Ай бұрын

And we all pulled our socks up to our knees! 😂

@drshoe8744

Ай бұрын

@@matthbva Until the elastic wore out after a few washes.

@Tom-ok2rh

Ай бұрын

Not sure if it’s true or not but I heard he had a deal with Adidas so that’s the reason for his wardrobe on stage with the shorts and socks.

@davidmurphy5647

Ай бұрын

it was the look i went for. i idolized steve. i did all that shit on stage- keys/lead vox. not easy. then i saw roth on the 1978 halen tour with sabbath, so i threw some of that in too. cocaine is a helluva drug. trust me. but don't ever do it. it's awful, for real...😎

"I love being able to see his whole breath apparatus." Yeah, us, too, Elizabeth.

Great to see more classic rock! You still need to check out one of rock's great voices in his prime- Paul McCartney. Tracks from "Wings Over America", a live album from 1976, including "Maybe I'm Amazed", "Beware My Love", and the bluesy "Call Me Back Again"- feature McCartney's incredible voice.

I do love a bit of Kansas! I only found them late 1980's so I was late to the party, but I listened to their albums every day for the best part of 10 years! There are so many layers to be uncovered through multiple listenings though. I will recommend some fantastic longer format tracks though in the form of "The Pinnacle", "Song For America", "Cheyenne Anthem" and "Journey From Mariabronn"

@mvunit3

Ай бұрын

Thank You! For asking for those Great tracks from the Kansas catalogue that many don't know about :). . . . except for the "Wheatheads".

Steve Walsh! 👍 always liked Kansas. in this context the Little River Band comes to my mind, an australian rockband from the 70ies and 80ies with fantastic vocal harmonies and many great songs (for example "happy anniversary"). totally underrated band.

Thank you SPN for introducing a whole new generation to Kansas's music

So many other great songs by this band!!!!

One of my favorites. Seen them in 79, I think. ❤ them, Mysteries And Mayhem.

As a bald dude since his 20's, I'm oh oh so jealous of that wild curly red mane and beard.

@Dr.Claw_M.A.D.

Ай бұрын

Some dudes can grow the fur and some can not

@metalmamasue3680

Ай бұрын

My son's 30 and inherited his dad's baldness. 😂 He used to have the best hair too, long, almost sparkly dirty blonde. I wish I had hair like his was. Oh well, it would definitely be worse to be a woman and have not enough hair. I still have a full head of long hair at 60.

@stoneysdead689

Ай бұрын

As a 50 year old who has lived with a red afro and beard most of my life- you didn't miss anything special bud. It's an unbelievable pain in the ass to keep up and more ppl make fun of it than compliment it- trust me.

My wife and I were lucky enough to run into Robby and his wife maybe a year before he died. He was such a gentle, kind guy. We were at an event that had nothing to do with music. The four of us sat around for an hour or so talking about nothing but our pets. The more we talked, the more relaxed Robby and his wife got. Afterwards, I was thinking how funny it was to talk to a member of Kansa and not talk about music at all. Good people.

I love when you analyze my favorite songs 😁

Agreed, finally gotten around to the greatest song ever 👍

Elizabeth, at 62, I still di the kick-up air thing as I head to the car with my groceries. Especially if I have a song stuck in my head.

This is just such a beautiful song. :)

I'm so glad you were sent this video. Steve Walsh's stamina and precision is frankly preposterous. To go from a freaking conga solo into one of the most searing organ solos in classic rock history?? ridiculous.

And they do it 💯 every flipping night!

My favorite song by kansas!I absolutely adore the groove of this song and its Hella fun to play on guitar hero!! Looking forward to this review

@user-scott-pearce

Ай бұрын

This and dust in the wind are my 2 favorite Kansas sings

@todallard8791

Ай бұрын

@@user-scott-pearce Point of no return

@pauladeitch3739

Ай бұрын

@@user-scott-pearce friend of mine taught me bits and pieces of dust on guitar .iam a bassist but dabble in guitar a bit

Hey, hell yeah! Running and jumping with the shopping cart! Gotta do what we can to stay young at heart. Anyway, yes, totally awesome, as always. I was lucky to see them live on my birthday once, in a small venue, with my Mom. What a show!

I saw them in Chattanooga with Heart opening November 12, 1983, had a capacity of just under 11,000 and the place was packed. The best was October 1st, 1991, Jacksonville, Fl. It was a podunk little concrete block club which sold $6 pitchers of beer and had no tables or chairs. The place couldn't have held more than 500 people. Their amps drew so much current, the main breaker for the building tripped. The door security guy shined his flashlight on Steve Morse as he played an "acoustic set" until one of the employees figured out where the breaker box was. Up close and intimate, those guys rocked that little joint like it was an arena and everyone had a blast!