@Smithfieldis Thats David Ragsdale, Robbie left in the early 90's, and was replaced, subsequently, in '98, Robbie rejoined until 2 years ago, David has since rejoined, so full circle , this is the current lineup, minus one keyboard player, Steve Walsh handles all keyboards now
In regards to Walsh and his voice, he is straining. Touring, night life, drugs and age are catching up with him. Look at The Pinnacle video from around 1974. Its live and his vocals absolutely soar. Walsh's voice is in the upper register (higher) and it's difficult to sustain that ability over the years. It truly is an instrument that wasn't maintained. But what a glorious showman he was in the 70s
That being said, if you never saw Kansas as they were back in the late 70's you really misse
Well, this guy, under the circumstances, has maintained better vocals than most other rock vocalists. Never punks out of a difficult note and the quality has never been horrifically compromised.
Had Walsh stayed clean, and the band stayed together intact... no other band could have matched the progressive rock and roll with the harmonies and lyrics that Kansas "could" have achieved....
@robseneff considering they are still together with most of the original lienup intact, and that WALSH oput out 4 amazing solo albums in the 90's and early 200's I'd say he did pretty well. BTW he is sober no over 15 years. Saw them about 4 months ago and he sounded GREAT.
@gussiejives In agreement with you 100%. Just love it. I play it 3 or 4 times a week....lol. I just saw kansas in concert in elkhart indiana in september. It was just incredible! Would go see them again over and over in a heartbeat.
The versions when Steve Walsh lets off the Eagle Cries at the end really move this song. Even better than the Thunder Clap on Miracles out of Nowhere, Rock with Kansas for 32 years now, and looking for the next 30some. No band has the talent that KANSAS has.
Holy Crap dude, you're entitled to your opinion, but I'd offer the following as a rebuttal.
King Crimson, Yes, Rush, Pink Floyd, U.K.
If you haven't heard of all 5 of these, check them out on youtube. King Crimson & U.K. are insane. No one has more talent, IMO. Same maybe, but more? No frickin' way
It breaks my heart to hear Steve sing here. He had such a gift and I am thankful for all the joy he has given so many people but this is just a shadow of what he was once capable of and it's a shame.
Steve didn't clean up until 1997. He said in an interview that this was his absolute low point, he was upset that Freaks of nature wasn't the comeback album he hoped it would be, and he spiraled out of control. He ended up getting pulled over in Atlanta and had coke on him, I think that was September 1996. He faced alot of jail time and was very lucky to have no time served. Any smart individual would realize they were lucky and kick the habit, which is what Steve did....and saved his career.
I can't hardly watch this thinking how bad off Steve was at this time. He seems like he's half asleep. Drugs are a emmer effer! I hope he never has a relapse.
Saw KANSA seven times. The best was the first time, in 1977, when Walsh could dance and sing like an Immortal. Later, when it was in the beginning of a tour, Walsh still was amazing. But, later in the tour, his voice was quite strained. He is The Voice of KANSAS.
Yeah and there doesn't seem to be any rhyme or reason to it! I guess Kansas is Walsh,Ehart,Williams,Ragsdale and Greer. Sometimes you'll see Roberts and from time to time the original 6 get together to record with a symphony orchestra or something and then it's back to Walsh,Ehart,Williams,Ragsdale and Greer! Walsh sounds good on this one but kind of off in a few others from this concert and terrible on the Elefante tunes!
Greg Robert was brought into the band as a touring member for the "Power" tour.... To my knowledge he continued to play in the band and even became classified as a full-fledged member until 12/31/96 at which time both he and David Ragsdale both left the band and Robby Steinhardt returned for what would be nine more years.
Yes that helps tremendously! Thanks Norm, if I trust anybody on getting the facts straight it's you! We are blessed with so much live material of our favorite band here that sometimes it's hard to sort it out!
Just an amazing song.
oddbumbles 2 months ago
The world did not deserve this band
jkoruty 2 months ago
Bad dub. Sad, Great Song!
stomczyk3 11 months ago
is that a new guy on the fiddler, what happend to the other scary hairy one?
Smithfieldis 11 months ago
@Smithfieldis Thats David Ragsdale, Robbie left in the early 90's, and was replaced, subsequently, in '98, Robbie rejoined until 2 years ago, David has since rejoined, so full circle , this is the current lineup, minus one keyboard player, Steve Walsh handles all keyboards now
weeble29 2 months ago
I always loved Kansas and still do. Original, no trappings shit and just great music playing along with awesome lyrics. who the can complain?
cutedancer1616 1 year ago
In regards to Walsh and his voice, he is straining. Touring, night life, drugs and age are catching up with him. Look at The Pinnacle video from around 1974. Its live and his vocals absolutely soar. Walsh's voice is in the upper register (higher) and it's difficult to sustain that ability over the years. It truly is an instrument that wasn't maintained. But what a glorious showman he was in the 70s
That being said, if you never saw Kansas as they were back in the late 70's you really misse
sohogangsta 1 year ago
@sohogangsta dude the guy is almost 60 years old, and he is completely sober these days. more than 15 years straight.
jpirard 10 months ago
@sohogangsta
Well, this guy, under the circumstances, has maintained better vocals than most other rock vocalists. Never punks out of a difficult note and the quality has never been horrifically compromised.
jkoruty 2 months ago
You can hear where zelda got their influences from..Great track, be it british or yank..Best of the best of prog....
bigkid2112 1 year ago
KANSAS is what MUSIC is ...
forestestcn 1 year ago 2
Is it me or does Walsh look like he's been replaced by a non-funny Chevy Chase here?
TriCityEagleA0708 1 year ago 2
My first concert...and Styx was the opener!!
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Adamus70 1 year ago
Had Walsh stayed clean, and the band stayed together intact... no other band could have matched the progressive rock and roll with the harmonies and lyrics that Kansas "could" have achieved....
robseneff 1 year ago
@robseneff considering they are still together with most of the original lienup intact, and that WALSH oput out 4 amazing solo albums in the 90's and early 200's I'd say he did pretty well. BTW he is sober no over 15 years. Saw them about 4 months ago and he sounded GREAT.
jpirard 10 months ago
Kansas is so underrated, they're amazing
seekthegenocide2112 1 year ago
this is so prog!!!!!
i love it. Listened to it today 1st time. Awesome
chaoscast 1 year ago
Definitely my favourite Kansas tune and one of the most underrated.
gussiejives 1 year ago 9
@gussiejives In agreement with you 100%. Just love it. I play it 3 or 4 times a week....lol. I just saw kansas in concert in elkhart indiana in september. It was just incredible! Would go see them again over and over in a heartbeat.
sjs1228 3 months ago
great song, a clasic
rojitasa 1 year ago
one of the greatest prog moments of kansas
TheMinos21 2 years ago
I can't even stay off Moutain Dew. How do you kick cocaine?
debbiechickie5 2 years ago
LOL true. weed is less addicting that mountain dew
VanAllan5 2 years ago
The versions when Steve Walsh lets off the Eagle Cries at the end really move this song. Even better than the Thunder Clap on Miracles out of Nowhere, Rock with Kansas for 32 years now, and looking for the next 30some. No band has the talent that KANSAS has.
ajn19 2 years ago
No band has the TALENT that Kansas has???
Holy Crap dude, you're entitled to your opinion, but I'd offer the following as a rebuttal.
King Crimson, Yes, Rush, Pink Floyd, U.K.
If you haven't heard of all 5 of these, check them out on youtube. King Crimson & U.K. are insane. No one has more talent, IMO. Same maybe, but more? No frickin' way
Lightmane321 2 years ago
@Lightmane321
You forgot Jethro Tull, Genesis, Mahavishnu Orchestra. Damn, the 70s had some really talented rock groups.
sandro28grizz 1 year ago
@sandro28grizz
And today, there's Dream Theater, Porcupine Tree, Behold... The Arctopus, Blotted Science, Between the Buried and Me, Protest the Hero...
I could go on forever.
todaystomsawyer 1 year ago
@sandro28grizz
But I still love Kansas! :D
todaystomsawyer 1 year ago
steve don't know singer no more?
the pinnacle,carry on Wayward son..not appear the same mem
gabrielenxotado20 2 years ago
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t38j19jb 2 years ago
It breaks my heart to hear Steve sing here. He had such a gift and I am thankful for all the joy he has given so many people but this is just a shadow of what he was once capable of and it's a shame.
windridr66 2 years ago
I think Steve was off the drugs at this time. Compare this to the '92 Whiskey concert. He's in a more mellow state which was actually good!
PinkSisterz 2 years ago
Steve didn't clean up until 1997. He said in an interview that this was his absolute low point, he was upset that Freaks of nature wasn't the comeback album he hoped it would be, and he spiraled out of control. He ended up getting pulled over in Atlanta and had coke on him, I think that was September 1996. He faced alot of jail time and was very lucky to have no time served. Any smart individual would realize they were lucky and kick the habit, which is what Steve did....and saved his career.
mojorisen74 2 years ago
Damn- I almost forgot what a powerhouse band they were live...
connberkshire 2 years ago
prpbably one of the most underrated songs, no band
cubsfan1591 2 years ago
I can't hardly watch this thinking how bad off Steve was at this time. He seems like he's half asleep. Drugs are a emmer effer! I hope he never has a relapse.
mojorisen74 2 years ago
By far my favorite song by Kansas, but I've got to ask - is that a FANNY PACK?!! Robbie wouldn't have ever done something so gay.
redhorse79 3 years ago
Right....Robbie would just wear a Hawaiian shirt..THAT"S really cool.
dchris24 2 years ago
What an incredible song. That violin in the beginning is incredible.
matt891 3 years ago
Saw KANSA seven times. The best was the first time, in 1977, when Walsh could dance and sing like an Immortal. Later, when it was in the beginning of a tour, Walsh still was amazing. But, later in the tour, his voice was quite strained. He is The Voice of KANSAS.
LuvIzAhl 3 years ago
Glorious song, fantastic band!!!
perromanchado 3 years ago
This song is amazing.
florvillaseca 3 years ago
Saw Kansas 5 times in 1976 and 1977.
The best band ever !
Original line-up of...
Walsh,Livegren,Hope,Ehart,Williams,Steinhardt.
The 6 in their prime were second to none, and are the best ever.!
From Chicago
gerryjalove 3 years ago 2
lol a fanny pack?
targetassassin45 3 years ago 4
Steve's voice is so good here because he is not jumping around taking up all his wind.
dgcmusi 3 years ago
Is that greg robert playing keys?
dgcmusi 3 years ago
Affirmative
rickyon 3 years ago
So he left at one point and then came back for awhile.
dgcmusi 3 years ago
Yeah and there doesn't seem to be any rhyme or reason to it! I guess Kansas is Walsh,Ehart,Williams,Ragsdale and Greer. Sometimes you'll see Roberts and from time to time the original 6 get together to record with a symphony orchestra or something and then it's back to Walsh,Ehart,Williams,Ragsdale and Greer! Walsh sounds good on this one but kind of off in a few others from this concert and terrible on the Elefante tunes!
rickyon 3 years ago
Greg Robert was brought into the band as a touring member for the "Power" tour.... To my knowledge he continued to play in the band and even became classified as a full-fledged member until 12/31/96 at which time both he and David Ragsdale both left the band and Robby Steinhardt returned for what would be nine more years.
I hope this clears up the confusion.
normfromal 3 years ago
Yes that helps tremendously! Thanks Norm, if I trust anybody on getting the facts straight it's you! We are blessed with so much live material of our favorite band here that sometimes it's hard to sort it out!
rickyon 3 years ago