Styx Paradise

Styx from the Return to Paradise album. This is Paradise. This song was written by Dennis DeYoung for his stage production of The Hunchback Of Notre Dame.

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Music

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• Styx
• Paradise
• Hunchback
• Notre
• Dame

[cribbisgirl71]

this song totally describes me and my man he had never heard this song until today thanks to you!

[coachsteve]

@cribbisgirl71

You're welcome. Dennis DeYoung has always had a knack for writing the quintessential ballad infused with sentiment and statements which make their point so incredibly poignantly. That, combined with his masterful tonal and inflection control makes for a song that grabs hold of you and makes your emotions sit up and take notice. Put all that together with his soothing yet powerful voice soaring atop the outstanding melodies he is so well known for and you get gems like this.

[coachsteve]

@cribbisgirl71

If you haven't heard the alternative version of the song which he penned for his stage production of The Hunchback of Notre Dame it's equally as moving and powerful. It's sung by the female lead from the play who played Esmerelda. Her delivery is outstanding. I've posted it as well. Just click my name to go to all the vids I've uploaded and you'll find it.

[cribbisgirl71]

God I love this song! I have looked EVERYWHERE for this damn song!

[coachsteve]

@cribbisgirl71

Glad I was able to be there in your time of need. ;>) Seriously though, I've been in that exact situation trying to find something I just know SHOULD be out there somewhere but can't find it. Grrrrrrr!

[tmbdoll]

Heard that one too...they are both beautiful!

[coachsteve]

@tmbdoll

One of my most favorite songs sung by Dennis is Esmerelda, also from Hunchbak. His signature tenor voice is flawless and mesmerizing.

[stratman1967]

Great song!!This song was used in my wedding.Thanks for a great song Dennis!Styx is not the same without you!

[lynch1974annemarie]

beautfiul song..amazing lyrics....thanks..

[pegleg7777]

Do you know what kind of instrument that is in the background in the beginning?

[Briands2212]

@karaokeBob1 I am 32, and I love this type of music, you are right those times and great music will never come again, this was once in a lifetime.

[karaokeBob1]

All I Can say is All Adults at least 40 thru 60 we are the luckest people because They just dont write music like what we grew up on. This just happens to be one of those songs which actually have meaning from the heart Thanks Dennis and Styx and all the other bands from the 50s thru 90s

[gwapoonboard88]

this is our song when i married another woman..her favorite

[P1ckUpStyx]

If this song had been released in the '80s they may have had another #1 hit! Sad that fewer people could appreciate great music like this in later times... This song is so incredibly beautiful!

[bljcga]

Been Styx fan for long time but never got into their solo stuff. Finally recently started searching for them. Heard this one tonight for the first time. Love it! I love DDY and will start buying his solo music! Thanks for putting it out there!

[bljcga]

Been Styx fan for long time but never got into their solo stuff. Finally recently started searching for them. Heard this one tonight for the first time. Love it! I love DDY and will start buying his solo music! Thanks!!

[Lancerlady]

We also used this song in our wedding! Thank you!

[ASFx40]

this was our wedding song!!!!!!! words were never so true!!!!

[19021964]

Pour l'Amour de ma vie