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The Grand Illusion (song)
"The Grand Illusion" is a song written by Dennis DeYoung that was released as the title track of Styx's 1977 album ''The Grand Illusion''. Not only is it the title track, but it provides the theme of the entire album. Although not released as a commercial single, it received significant radio airplay. Lyrics and music The theme "Grand Illusion", as well as the ''Grand Illusion'' album, is that things aren't always what they appear to be and it is a "grand illusion" that success will make you happy, and failure will make you miserable. The song's theme also reflects on the pressures of being a media star. The band found that once they became successful, it did not make them any happier. The theme is set up by lyrics such as "Don't be fooled by the radio/the TV or the magazines/They'll show you photographs of how your life should be/But they're just someone else's fantasy...Just remember that it's all a Grand Illusion/And deep inside we're all the same." DeYoung said of the song' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Styx (band)
Styx () is an American rock band from Chicago that formed in 1972 and is best known for melding hard rock guitar balanced with acoustic guitar, synthesizers mixed with acoustic piano, upbeat tracks with power ballads, and incorporating elements of international musical theatre. The band established itself with a progressive rock sound in the 1970s, and began to incorporate pop rock and soft rock elements in the 1980s. Beginning with '' Styx'' in 1972, the band usually released an album every year throughout the 1970s. '' Styx II'' (1973) had the sleeper hit "Lady", a power ballad which reached No. 6 in the US, helping the album make the top 20. "Lady" was also a top 20 hit in Canada, Australia and New Zealand. ''Equinox'' (1975) and ''Crystal Ball'' (1976) reached the US top 70 with the first featuring "Lorelei", a No. 6 hit in Canada, while the latter marked the addition of Tommy Shaw to the band. Styx's commercial breakthrough in North America came with ''The Grand Illusion'' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Compilation Album
A compilation album comprises Album#Tracks, tracks, which may be previously released or unreleased, usually from several separate recordings by either one or several Performing arts#Performers, performers. If by one artist, then generally the tracks were not originally intended for release together as a single work, but may be collected together as a greatest hits album or box set. If from several performers, there may be a theme, topic, time period, or genre which links the tracks, or they may have been intended for release as a single work—such as a tribute album. When the tracks are by the same recording artist, the album may be referred to as a retrospective album or an anthology. Content and scope Songs included on a compilation album may be previously released or unreleased, usually from several separate recordings by either one or several performers. If by one artist, then generally the tracks were not originally intended for release together as a single work, but may ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Styx (band) Songs
In Greek mythology, Styx (; grc, Στύξ ) is a river that forms the boundary between Earth (Gaia) and the Underworld. The rivers Acheron, Cocytus, Lethe, Phlegethon, and Styx all converge at the centre of the underworld on a great marsh, which sometimes is also called the Styx. According to Herodotus, the river Styx originates near Pheneus. Styx is also known as the goddess of the river, the source of its miraculous powers. Infernal river The deities of the Greek pantheon swore all their oaths upon the river Styx because, according to Greek mythology, during the Titanomachy, Styx, the goddess of the river, sided with Zeus. After the war, Zeus declared that every oath must be sworn upon her. Zeus swore to give Semele whatever she wanted and was then obliged to follow through when he realized to his horror that her request would lead to her death. Helios similarly promised his son Phaëton whatever he desired, also resulting in the boy's death. Myths related to such early ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Live In St
Live may refer to: Arts, entertainment, and media Films * ''Live!'' (2007 film), 2007 American film * ''Live'' (2014 film), a 2014 Japanese film *'' ''Live'' (Apocalyptica DVD) Music *Live (band), American alternative rock band * List of albums titled ''Live'' Extended plays * ''Live EP'' (Anal Cunt album) * ''Live EP'' (Breaking Benjamin EP) * ''Live'' (Roxus EP) * ''Live'' (The Smithereens EP) *''CeCe Peniston (EP Live)'' *''Ozzy Osbourne Live E.P.'', 1980 *''Live EP (Live at Fashion Rocks)'', by David Bowie * ''Live EP'' (The Jam EP) Songs * "Live" (Russian song) * "Live" (Superfly song) * "Live" (The Merry-Go-Round song) Radio *BBC Radio 5 Live *CILV-FM, branded LiVE 88.5, a radio station in Ottawa, Canada Television * ''Live'' (South Korean TV series), a 2018 South Korean television series * ''Live'' (Danish TV series) *Live! (TV channel), Italy *''Live! with Kelly'', US TV talk show Types of media *Live action (cinematography), a motion picture not produced using anim ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Live At Riverport
Live may refer to: Arts, entertainment, and media Films * ''Live!'' (2007 film), 2007 American film * ''Live'' (2014 film), a 2014 Japanese film *'' ''Live'' (Apocalyptica DVD) Music *Live (band), American alternative rock band * List of albums titled ''Live'' Extended plays * ''Live EP'' (Anal Cunt album) * ''Live EP'' (Breaking Benjamin EP) * ''Live'' (Roxus EP) * ''Live'' (The Smithereens EP) *''CeCe Peniston (EP Live)'' *''Ozzy Osbourne Live E.P.'', 1980 *''Live EP (Live at Fashion Rocks)'', by David Bowie * ''Live EP'' (The Jam EP) Songs * "Live" (Russian song) * "Live" (Superfly song) * "Live" (The Merry-Go-Round song) Radio *BBC Radio 5 Live *CILV-FM, branded LiVE 88.5, a radio station in Ottawa, Canada Television * ''Live'' (South Korean TV series), a 2018 South Korean television series * ''Live'' (Danish TV series) *Live! (TV channel), Italy *''Live! with Kelly'', US TV talk show Types of media *Live action (cinematography), a motion picture not produced using anim ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Return To Paradise (Styx Album)
''Return to Paradise'' is the second live album by Styx, released in 1997, and their first album after signing with CMC International. It features songs from their successful reunion tour with Tommy Shaw, but without John Panozzo, who died in July 1996. It includes three new studio tracks, "On My Way," "Paradise," and "Dear John." Shaw wrote the latter as a tribute to Panozzo, while "Paradise" featured upon Dennis DeYoung's solo album and was newly recorded with the band. Track listing Disc 1 #"On My Way" (Tommy Shaw) – 5:02 #"Paradise" (Dennis DeYoung) – 4:29 #"A.D. 1928" / "Rockin' the Paradise" (Dennis DeYoung, James Young, Tommy Shaw) – 5:23 #" Blue Collar Man" (Tommy Shaw) – 4:34 #"Lady" (Dennis DeYoung) – 3:28 #"Too Much Time on My Hands" (Tommy Shaw) – 5:43 #" Snowblind" (James Young, Dennis DeYoung) – 5:26 #" Suite Madame Blue" (Dennis DeYoung) – 8:31 #"Crystal Ball" (Tommy Shaw) – 5:56 Disc 2 #"The Grand Illusion" (Dennis DeYoung) – 6:50 #"Foolin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Come Sail Away – The Styx Anthology
''Come Sail Away – The Styx Anthology'' is a greatest hits album by Styx, released on May 4, 2004. It is a compilation consisting of two compact discs and contains a thorough history of the band. The album encompasses many of the band's most popular and significant songs, ranging from the band's first single from their self-titled album, "Best Thing", through the song "One with Everything", a track included on Styx's most recent album at the time of release, ''Cyclorama''. In 2006, the album was re-released and repackaged as part of the ''Gold'' series. Track listing Personnel * Dennis DeYoung - keyboards, vocals (all except disc 2, track 18) * Tommy Shaw - guitar, vocals (disc 1, tracks 10–17, disc 2 tracks 1–14 & 17–18) * James Young - guitar, vocals * Chuck Panozzo - bass, vocals (all except disc 2, track 18) * John Panozzo - drums (all except disc 2, tracks 17–18) * Lawrence Gowan - vocals, keyboards (disc 2, track 18) * Glen Burtnik - guitar, vocals (tracks 1 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Styx Yesterday & Today
''Styx: Hits from Yesterday and Today: Recorded Live'' is a compilation album containing songs by the band Styx. It was released in 2001. It takes four songs from Styx's previous studio album, ''Brave New World'' and two of the three studio tracks from Styx's previous live double album, '' Return to Paradise'', and combines them with four live tracks from the previously released '' Arch Allies: Live at Riverport''. Track listing # "Number One" (Tommy Shaw) - 4:35 # "Best New Face" (Jack Blades, T. Shaw) - 3:37 # "Edge of the Century" (Glen Burtnik, Bob Berger) - 4:59 # "Fooling Yourself (The Angry Young Man)" (T. Shaw) - 6:18 # "On My Way" (T. Shaw) - 5:01 # "Dear John" (T. Shaw) - 3:04 # "The Grand Illusion" (D. DeYoung) - 5:33 # "Too Much Time on My Hands" (T. Shaw) - 5:18 # "Brave New World" (T. Shaw, James "J.Y." Young) - 5:14 (Incorrectly credited on the album as "What Have They Done To You (T. Shaw, J. Young) # " Everything Is Cool" (T. Shaw) - 7:49 # Bonus Video: "Renegade" ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Greatest Hits (Styx Album)
''Greatest Hits'' is a compilation album and primary Greatest Hits album by the American rock band Styx. It was released by A&M Records on August 22, 1995. It contains 16 tracks, 8 of which were Billboard Top 10 Pop Singles, another 4 that were Billboard Top 40 Pop Singles, and 4 that received heavy airplay on FM album oriented rock stations. This album essentially replaced Styx's previous greatest hits album, '' Styx - Classics, Volume 15'', which was released by A&M in 1987. That previous album had excluded the hit song "Lady" because the song was originally recorded for and released through Wooden Nickel Records (which also had a distribution arrangement with RCA Records). Because A&M/PolyGram had been unable to secure distribution rights to the song, most of the classic lineup of Styx (Dennis DeYoung, Tommy Shaw, Chuck Panozzo and James "J.Y." Young) reunited to re-record the track at Dennis' home studio, The White Room. They were joined by uncredited session drummer Todd Su ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Styx Classics Volume 15
''Styx - Classics, Volume 15'' is a greatest hits compilation for the band Styx, released in 1987 by A&M Records as part of A&M's classics series of greatest hits albums for artists on its label. Like '' Best of Styx'', this compilation is label-exclusive. Therefore, it only contains Styx's hits on the A&M label—which necessarily excludes Styx's significant hit "Lady", which was recorded for Wooden Nickel Records. Of note, the version of "Come Sail Away" on the album is an abbreviated edit with an early fade, and the version of "Miss America" is a live performance of the song. Track listing #"Babe" (D. DeYoung) – 4:28 #"Blue Collar Man (Long Nights)" (T. Shaw) – 4:07 #"Come Sail Away" (Early fade-out) (D. DeYoung) – 5:32 #"Crystal Ball" (T. Shaw) – 4:32 #"Fooling Yourself (The Angry Young Man)" (Early fade-out) (T. Shaw) – 5:10 #"Light Up" (D. DeYoung) - 4:21 #"Mr. Roboto" (D. DeYoung) – 5:29 #"Renegade" (T. Shaw) – 4:15 #" The Best of Times" (D. DeYoung) – 4: ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Live Album
An album is a collection of audio recordings issued on compact disc (CD), Phonograph record, vinyl, audio tape, or another medium such as Digital distribution#Music, digital distribution. Albums of recorded sound were developed in the early 20th century as individual Phonograph record#78 rpm disc developments, 78 rpm records collected in a bound book resembling a photograph album; this format evolved after 1948 into single vinyl LP record, long-playing (LP) records played at revolutions per minute, rpm. The album was the dominant form of recorded music expression and consumption from the mid-1960s to the early 21st century, a period known as the album era. Vinyl LPs are still issued, though album sales in the 21st-century have mostly focused on CD and MP3 formats. The 8-track tape was the first tape format widely used alongside vinyl from 1965 until being phased out by 1983 and was gradually supplanted by the cassette tape during the 1970s and early 1980s; the populari ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Grand Illusion
''The Grand Illusion'' is the seventh studio album by American rock music, rock band Styx (band), Styx. Recorded at Paragon Recording Studios in Chicago, the album was released on July 7, 1977, by A&M Records. (Intentionally choosing the combination 7th on 7-7-77 for luck). The release was a smash worldwide, selling three million copies in the US (Triple Platinum) alone. Some estimates have the album at over 6 million copies sold. The album launched the band to stardom and spawned the hit singles "Come Sail Away" and "Fooling Yourself (The Angry Young Man), Fooling Yourself." The title track also received substantial FM airplay, but was never released as an official single. Background and songs As with much of Styx's catalog, many of the songs have quasi-medieval/fantasy lyrics and themes. Some are allegories and commentaries on contemporary American life and the members' experiences in an American rock band in the mid-to-late 1970s, such as "Castle Walls", "Superstars", "Miss ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
