Kansas! "Carry On Wayward Son!"

Now I always thought the band Kansas sounded a lot like the group Boston in this 1976 monster hit, “Carry On Wayward Son”.  From the guitars, to the keyboards, to bass, drums and vocals (harmonies)…..it’s easy to see the similarities. Coincidently, Boston’s debut album was released in 1976.

The song was written by Kansas guitarist Kerry Livgren. According to Livgren, the song was not written to express anything specifically religious, though it certainly expresses spiritual searching and other ideas. People have attributed all sorts of alternative meanings to it, but he suggests taking the song as it is.

This is one of those classic songs I can just sit back and listen to a million times and never get tired of it. Even though it’s 35 years old, it still rocks!

What’s funny is that I didn’t realize Rubeus Hagrid was actually in this band!

"I looked out this morning and the sun was gone....."

"More Than a Feeling" by Boston, was released as the lead single from their self-titled debut album on Epic Records in September 1976. It was Boston's biggest hit and it took writer/guitarist Tom Scholz five years to complete. This track has become a staple of Classic Rock and in 2009, it was named the 39th Best Hard Rock song of all time by VH1. Ranked in the top 10 by yours truly.  Go ahead, it's ok. Get out of your chair and play that air guitar!