Tommy Shaw - Fooling Yourself (The Angry Young Man) (Live)
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- Sing For The Day! showcases Styx guitarist/vocalist Tommy Shaw's rousing 2016 solo turn with the Cleveland-based Contemporary Youth Orchestra, under the direction of principal conductor/founder Liza Grossman. Alongside guitarist/musical director Will Evankovich and backed by the next generation of the finest high-school-aged musicians in Ohio, Shaw also celebrates the tenth anniversary of Styx's triumphant 2006 One With Everything performance with the CYO. Here, the CYO & Chorus bring new life to many classic band and solo tracks in front of an enthusiastic audience at the intimate Waetjen Auditorium in Cleveland, including "Blue Collar Man," "Girls With Guns," "High Enough," "Too Much Time on My Hands," "Crystal Ball" (featuring the debut of its never-recorded lost verse), and most especially "Renegade," highlighted by an epic guitar/violin duel between Shaw and a noted CYO alum. "It was so much bigger and more everlasting than any of us imagined it would be," marvels Shaw - now see and hear just how magical Sing was for yourself.
Music video by Tommy Shaw performing Fooling Yourself (The Angry Young Man). © 2018 TMB Productions, LLC
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I'm 75, a former high school orchestra member, and every time I see and hear this I weep with joy at the faces of those kids enjoying this profound experience. I've no doubt that with the spirit of Tommy's song, this youth is worthy!
So true, man. I'm astonished. In tears myself and almost don't know why. My inner love for teaching, music & kids/ppl learning.
Yeah ok whatever
saw stx live with my son amny years ago and they were great and I loved this too
Agreeing with you. Gives me chills. Love it.
I can't stop watching this every month or so.
Yes, yes, & yes. I'm 70 whenever I need a pick me up I find this. It's now 2023 i hope these phenomenal young people went on to wonderful happy successful lives. The joy on their faces is inspiring.
What an unbelievingly gracious thing Tommy did for these kids. They’ll remember this for the rest of their lives.
Shoot, I'll remember the rest of my life and all I did was watch it on CZcams.
@@a1scooter1 IKR?
So will their parents. "Kid, you get to play with a LEGEND."
Such a beautiful performance! I can watch it over and over and never get tired of it. Bravo to Tommy and all the performers 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Wow. Hope they do.🙏😇💖🎶
The world would be so much better if we offered music to every kid throughout their educational journey.
As a Violinist, Cellist, and lifelong die hard Styx fan this is one of the coolest things I’ve ever seen! I’d love to have been in that orchestra!!!… also that first violin absolutely killed it!
COOL is a word that fits yet it's not near enough!
100% agree
My tiny guy didnt have to go so hard. But he did. For us.
Hi. Just a fan. Where was this being done?
Yeah. That kid was amazing. Now I want to see him and this orchestra hook up with Steve Morse and perform a set of Dixie Dregs songs.
Thank you for helping to lift me out of suicidal depression and a really dark place. I listened to this and just wanted to scream and dance with joy and go back out into the world and find all the beauty and joy. My autistic soul is dancing with all the beautiful colors in this beautiful music. Dance dance dance.
Good for you River. Music is, and has always been medicine for the soul. Keep fighting. Peace and Love from Canada.
God Bless and protect you
"your future looks quite bright to me"
Never give up my friend. It really does get better with time.
Keep dancing and making music no matter how humble- it will be your Life Medicine🌹
I am a music educator and this is profoundly overwhelming to my music snob ears. Not only is this experience beyond great for these young people, the performers are impeccable in their execution and highly talented musicians - EXACTLY what the world needs now.
Just amazing, truly good music has power. I've been through (and lived), more than most people.
It's so rare for a piece of music to move me to tears. This did. Bravo and so well done.
I've been a Styx fan since the first time I heard Come Sail Away.
This rendition of this song with these kids, reminds me why their music spoke to me in the first place.
It just doesn't get much better than this.
So True!!!! I can't even imagine the honor these kids felt. Wonderful!
Thanks Teach, Love you !
Weeping? Straight gushing the whole time! Nothing but LOVE, Amen
John, they feel the same as any musician, pure pride and pleasure. It is an absolute joy to play music it this level.
As others have already said, THIS is why we need to promote the arts (including music!) in our schools!!!
None of those kids were alive when STYX preformed this song for the first time. Yet they NAILED IT. BRAVO!!!!!!!!!!!!!
To be fair, none of them were alive when Bach or Brahms or Ravel's music was first performed, but I'm sure they nail that too lol
@Dawn Hall Doesn’t it seem as though the original fans have passed? Everything seems so bittersweet now.
@Dawn Hall what’s worse is going it alone. This isolation makes me feel hopeless. There is little need or appreciation for the older generation.
That is what makes it even more COOL!
@@eleatherman1 No, we’re still here! Tommy Shaw is 10 years older than me, lol. It’s great to see them playing again!
In my humble opinion the greatest performance of this song I have seen.
Agreed
Of any song really
I agree! From the very first stroke of the violin I got shivers of pure pleasure throughout my entire body! I already love Styx and this particular song! The joy on the kids faces and Tommy to me is what music is all about! Bravo kids and Tommy! I have a new favorite version of a song I already love ROVK ON,🤘🤘🤘❤🎻🎸🎹🎤
I have played flute since 5 th grade, this is great for these kids!
I am 60 now n I still love Styx and Tommy Shaw! Shows are great! Even in 1978 they were my favorite !
Amen to that.
Imagine your kid coming home from school one day and saying, "Yeah, we're performing a live concert in six months with some guy named Tommy Shaw". Organic music at it's best. 😳
Tommy Shaw's collaboration with the Cleveland Contemporary Youth Orchestra on "Fooling Yourself" is a testament to the power of orchestral arrangements in rock music. The fusion of Shaw's vocals and the orchestra's symphonic elements creates a grand and emotionally charged performance.
That's not the only song he did with them.
I listen all the time. Allen Jones. Music Ed. Music appreciation. So fourth and so on. Thank again Tommy for taking the time to educate the children. It's so important. Hope ta see ya soon. a brother with the same passions.
Props to the kid with the violin solo. Had me in tears. Outstanding young man!!!!
His backstory would be interesting after that amazing performance. It was a soulful performance. I am sure Tommy took notice. Guessing he has made a few introductions in the industry. Bravo.
@John Walker I just came across this video, like you I am in tears!!!
You're not kidding, his playing is excellent. Violin is not my instrument, but I can tell you that in order to play as well as he does, that young man has put in well over a thousand hours of study and practice to reach that point. He has definitely been given some serious private tutelage by someone who really knows their profession.
he is so incredibly serious while playing the solo, and then shows that huge smile after. Gotta love him
Powerful
Holy crap! That kid on violin is amazing!
Uh-huh . The violin solo .
Sounds like they all are !!! What an awesome opportunity to back up a legend to your parents.
His smile at the end gave me tears
I Never Was A Big Stix Fan,But This Was A Truly Amazing Performance.Tommy Shaw's Voice Is Still Spot On and The Kid's Were Fantastic!👍👍👍🎸🎸🎸
Ditto
Love the smile of the solo violinist because he knew he nailed it!
Crushed it
Dude, he effen killed it. performance of a lifetime!
Can you imagine what a memory that is?
And he loved it. Priceless!
Not gonna lie, that part got me a little emotional. Not sure why.... because I felt happy for him?.....just thought it sounded beautiful?.... Not really sure why but it made my eyes sweat a little.
Goes without saying that Tommy is great but who else thinks the kid soloing on the violin is awesome too!? Of course, they’re all great! Well done, kids! 🎻 🎶 👏
Who else? How 'bout everybody.
Yes...and so not their music genre. Most excellent. They all have it DOWN PAT!!
I hope that kid has become a star!
Like a boss 😎
I LOVE the little Asian guy! I predict he will go far in life!
Every person that contributed to this rendition is fantastic. From the arranger to the performers. The world could use more of this.
Well said Smilin
You're so right. Oh my goodness!
So true. Very proud of people like these. The young adults who are obviously some of the best get to collaborate with one of the best rockers of all time Tommy Shaw. I keep watching this from time to time. It never gets old seeing an old scholar sharing his passion with younger people who share that same passion. This is absolutely beautiful!!!
💜💜💜💜💜
Bless up 🙏
Every kid should get such a music education. Styx, Boston, REO Speedwagon, Journey..... Thank you Tommy Shaw for keeping the real thing alive. And the kid that did the violin solo rocked it hard! Good job to you all! Tears and cheers......
Asians always good at math and violin.
God bless
I hear that! I'm in my sixties and still playing music. .... as well as having a musical family, I started playing in public school in the 3rd grade!.... what a shame, too many cell phones and not enough instruments. ... oh ya, Keep rocking it Tommy!!!!!
@@acerothstein4755 F*cking MORON!
WHAT? We had entertainment, not fantastic music.
if you ever get the privilege of hearing a full orchestra… it moves you emotionally.. like this here, the fact that its CHILDREN playing better than most adults is stunning! BRAVO!
There’s more talent and passion on that stage than the entire 2023 music industry.
Fast forward. It's now 2024 and nothing still even comes close
I agree with you 100%.
What a pathetically reductive statement.
This is why the arts should NEVER be dropped at our schools. True freedom lies in self-expression... and allows our children to soar ever higher, more so than any other curriculum or school-funded activity can. 👍
I lost track of how many times I've watched this, and it gives me goosebumps every time. These kids sound off-the-charts professional!
I did too.😀
Me too ! Love it !!! ♥️
Yes goosebumps 🤗🥰👍
Right there with you
Truly Anazing! I have watched repeatedly as well
I had chills at the beginning. Then the choir hit and I started crying.
MisterIdjit some people get it, and there are those who never will...be glad you’re one of them that does.
who's cuttin onions?
Holly Holly ......yup.....I got a bug in my eye..
You know I always liked this song when it was a hit back in the seventies.. I didn't quite considerate to be quite as beautiful as it is...until now, being played this way with the orchestra ...it's a really gorgeous piece of work!! way to go Tommy Shaw ... freaking Masterpiece just really really something !! and as another musician one to another, if this doesn't bring a tear to your eye.....
i would pay to see a whole show with them ..dont have to have the real band behind them ..just them ..
This version of the song is amazing, but the smile on these kids faces says it all. The happiness comes through the video. Well done Tommy Shaw!!!
Tommy’s voice has never better and these kids - WOW!
@@tommyshaw4050 You're not Tommy Shaw.....go away.
@@markl2322 did you take your meds?
Tommy Shaw's voice has grown exquisite over the years.
It really has "seasoned" well unlike many performers.
never lost is gift of GOD
I always thought it was pretty great. It has held up well! ❤️
Exactly! Had the privilege of attending several shows while working on the Rock legends cruise. He sings amazingly live (all of Styx singers are great) and they DO sing compeltely live ! Plus they're very down to earth when you meet them. Tommy is great!
I think his voice has gotten better through the years.
Unsung hero: whoever transcribed those solos for the violinist and cellist. Much respect.
I'm pretty sure that the woman conducint did the transcriptions and arrangements.
That was my "wow" moment.
@@rickhicks302 Yup.. Violinist nailed it and everyone knew it. Excellent transcription
Its cool how in the actual synth solo the note range is greater than the violin and it moves to the cello.
leor amikam It reminds me of the solo trade offs that Dave Matthews Band does. I’m thinking of Eat Too Much in particular. Guitar, sax, violin
I'm 77 and let me say that watching these young faces in the orchestra playing uplifting music of their generation reminds me that life goes on through our kids. The joy I see in these talented young people and their spirited music revitalizes my creaky joints and old bones. Thanks ever so much for sharing this with me! I loved every minute of their performance!
These kids weren't even born when this song came out, but you can tell they are really into it...
if you're not weeping a bit when the choir jumps in, wind it back. More tears on violin solos. Support those youth music programs. Thanks Tommy!
Oh, no question about that. Depths of the soul.
No kidding! Got me right in the feels. And those kids who just can't suppress their smiles while they're playing
♥️♥️♥️♥️
They sounded like fine crystal! So bright, and clean, and gleaming! The youth in their voices just breathed more life into a song that was already about life.
Yes! You felt it too and of course I cried.
This performance is incredibly moving. So much joy in the faces of these young musicians. Amazing.
I'm a 55 year old man who is wiping tears from my face right now
As is this 67 yr. old
I'm 58 and crying right with you!
51, and , yes, me too :..)
I'm 55 and doing the same. Takes me back 40 years. Just beautiful.
A THIRD crybaby! For Stynx??!?
I was about 13 or 14 years old and my grandfather was administrator of Parks and recreation in a little town called Hammond Indiana. And every year styxs has would rent out the Civic center for one week to practice. I was the only person allowed to go in there and watch while my grandfather was working and I was waiting for my ride home. I would practice basketball shots alone and one day, Tommy let me play his guitar and sing one of my favorite songs known as renegade. What an honor that was. And I sucked. But the entire band Dennis Tommy and James had me believing that I potential and did an outstanding job. When my grandfather got his heart attack they were in Hawaii and sent him a palm tree as a good well soon gift. Styxs will always have a place in my heart.
And on a side note I lived in a house in highland Indiana that they used to rehearse in the basement before they were big.
❤
Chills AND crying!!! Seriously one of the most profound and magical performances of a rock/orchestral duet I've heard in my life. Every single person on that stage NAILED IT. And yes, Tommy still has a fantastic voice.
I just saw this for the first time the moment I sent you this reply! & if you grew up back then you realize how great this really is! HBT!!!
Crying lol...Sure.
Andrea Miklasz couldn't agree more !!!!
Wow couldn't they achieve a better Conductor.
Couldn't have said it any better!!!!!!
F ing perfect. That's my generation guys when Rock actually meant something
Yeah bro!
Your comment is “F ing “! Nice profanity
👍
Such a great band and of course they are another band ignored by the Rock and roll Hall of Fame.
Robert Jones Yes had real meaning and made you reflect and give you inspiration!
Still watching/listening years later. Hundreds of times now, but still gets me choked up...all of those happy and talented young people playing this great piece of music (with Tommy in all of his glory) gives me hope for the future. One of the BEST music videos on CZcams.
Thank you from Canada💙
I'm so lucky this is the music I grew up on.
The kid on the violin is amazing
I imagine that he must have been nervous. But when he gets to the end of his solo he is smiling❤
They all were amazing
When talent and brilliance collide....the old man giving the kids a ride they’ll remember the rest of their lives!!
Look at the young blonde girl rocking out during the violin solos
DON'T call TOMMY the
OLD MAN!! A selfless
MAN letting all those
youngsters GET THE
experience of a real
audience an love
an Appreciation
of rock an roll
Love the little girl with
the blue head band on
the flute!!😘🙌👋🙌
He is not an old man, but they will remember him forever
@Jessica Gigliotti Any relative of Anthony Gigliotti the famed principal clarinetist of the Philadelphia Orchestra back in the day?
5 years later and this performance moves me again on so many levels. The gift that keeps on giving to us all. The fun that everyone is having including Tommy. Not to mention the excellent performances by the orchestra. Bravo, and thank you all! I hope folks still visit these comments to know how much joy this performance keeps on delivering. 💖💓💞
These kids did a great job. If they could only appreciate what an icon Tommy was to our generation.
I was the same age as these kids when I first heard this song. Released in 1977. I'm 60 yrs now. . . . 😳
I'm 58. I second that sentiment...😳
I'm 50 and I agree. You know that these kids' parents were their age when Tommy wrote that song and first performed it with Styx. It just proves that awesome music is eternal and shitty music is auto-tuned.
I am 59 years old and love this song
Ditto. 60 in December. My first concert I went to was Styx. I think Triumph opened for them. I loved both bands. Haven't been to many concerts. Wish I would have seen Kansas but never did.
Same. This music represents my youth & high school for me. I was 14 in 1977 when it was released. I can't listen to this enough & I'm smiling all the while. ❤
That young man on the violin ( 3:11 ) took my breath away
First Violin.. and he killed it!! Kudos to the young man!! Applause, Applause!!
That kids insane on the violin
Tears of joy watching that.
Greetings from Torrance, Ca! Absolutely blown away by this performance! I am 55 years old and I was probably the same age or a little older as these kids when I first heard this song. To see this generation play this music gives me hope. They don't know what they have missed out on, but hopefully will appreciate again one day. Just incredible!
Agree 100%!! The memory of playing with Tommy Shaw will last a lifetime for these young, talented musicians & chorus!!
Out of all these kids, there just may be another Tommy Shaw in a few years . And that's very exciting.
I just saw Styx at the Fox in Atlanta this past Friday for the first time. They were incredible. Tommy was incredible... and at 69 he still dances around the stage. I'm 66 years old myself, and this song came out when I was in college. But this rendition is the best I've ever seen and one of the most uplifting performances of any song I've ever seen. Bravo Tommy Shaw and the Cleveland CYO!!! JUST BRAVO!!!
I won't worry ever again about the youth of America taking over this great United States. Everyone must be as proud of you as I am !
The little girl with short blond hair in the front of the choir sings with such unbridled joy, it's great to see! I love watching young people who perform music with passion. we need more of this.
@@susankelly7567 no, not Liza's daughter, but she was such a doll.
Wow. Just, wow. Moved to tears! Styx was such a part of my life when I was about those kids age. Still is, I realize. I love art.
See Ken & Cheryl above.....
Same here.
❤
kids did SPECTACULAR.
Epic song of my youth. Listened to this song after losing my girlfriend to another guy.
I'm 64 now. And I fell in love with this song when it first came out. It got me through some tough times when I did some stupid stuff in my teens. But its absolutely amazing how many more times this song just shows up throughout all my adult life just when I need its powerfull uplifting message the most. Tommy I can never thank you enough for giving me and the world this treasure.
❤
It Also Helped As A Young Girl Doing Stuff Starting At 8 Years Old, Teen And Adult Life. Happy To Hear It Helped You Also😊
I hope more people hear this and see the energy in.the kids eyes. There is hope for our world after all.
This got me emotionally. Really brought tears to my eyes. 65 year old Vietnam era Navy vet who first listened to this when I was deployed on the USS Nimitz in 1977. Its taking me an hour to recover from the joy of these talented musicians and vocalists.
Thank you so very much for your service to us in the U.S.Wow USS NIMITZ
NK Bobcat. I hope all is well with you. I just want to thank you for your service. I cannot imagine the horrors of warfare. I was blessed to have not had my number called to serve during the draft. However I am grateful to all that served , again thank you sir.
@@tomcartwright7134 Thank you very much!
Hey, ya Squid! I was a Jarhead at the same time. Camp Pendleton. I remember this song so well blasting on the radio. It still stands up, and still makes me wanna dance. Although we both probably look kinda un-cool dancing these days... 🧑🦽😁
What a Brilliant bunch of kids and absolutely wonderful of Tommy Shaw and his partner in Styx to do this,along with Roger Hodgson of Supertramp who does the same thing with kids.....nice too see,they have not forgotten where they started, no wonder Styx and Supertramp are two of the best groups
He sounds just like he sang the original 40 years ago! Bravo! Tommy Shaw you haven’t aged!
Brought tears of joys to my eyes in these very turbulent times!
Well, considering he was a 'fetus' when he joined the band (Dennis' term, not mine) he's still just a baby! Seriously, though, he's always looked young.
Never a big styx fan...but damn, this is freaking awesome, great job....would love to here this live.
@@davidisenberg9441 Have you listened to the entire Grand Illusion and Pieces of Eight albums? If not I highly recommend them. Some great stuff there. Lots of great stuff in the pre-Shaw era as well. A truly great band.
He looks and sounds awesome!
Raises the hair on my arms and neck every time I watch and listen! I came of age in the 70s and miss the music of that time so much. Tons of meaning that's missing in today's music. Thankfully my 27 y/o daughter has a great appreciation for "my" music! ❤️
Hello, how are you doing? it’s nice seeing you here.
@@tommyshaw4050 well, I'm sure it's someone from your staff that's written this message, but how nice to get a reply! I have loved you forever but know that you are very happily married and I congratulate you on that!
@@katigodersky166 it’s me. Well you must be surprised to receive a message from me right?
@@tommyshaw4050 ummm yes! I just purchased tickets to your Milwaukee show on July 7th! Can't wait.
@@katigodersky166 Well I decided to reply you privately because I appreciate your love and support towards me and the band.
Leslie here.. I think it’s absolutely amazing that Tommy Shaw,not only play’s..sings and seems to enjoy the performance as anyone else!!
Rock on 🤘🏼 and Peace ✌🏼
🎶😎😁💜💚💛🔥☺️💋
OMG, I was 18 years old when this came out. I am simply blown away and in tears from hearing this redition of a classic Styx song. Thank you Tommy Shaw and all who participated in this concert. Awesome! (and you have to credit Dennis DeYoung for the original arrangment too, he was absolutely the heart of Styx)
Ha. Me too. Love it
The greatest band ever seen them ten times
Amen to that about Dennis
Do these kids know they're playing a 40 year old masterpiece, one of many Styx/Shaw masterpieces?
I listen to this song every day!!! The Lord told me to.... GET UP!!! GET BACK ON YOUR FEET!!!! Thank you Jesus Christ!!!!👍🏼🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻💥😎
Love God talking to you through this music!
*Why do some people just HAVE TO bring their superstition into EVERYTHING?!?*
@@jesusisfictional same reason you get to ask me why!.... Freedom of speech... America is Christian based.... Sorry! IN GOD WE TRUST!!! 💥💥💥 REMEMBER 💥💥💥
This is what I needed today. The world is a dark ugly place right now, but Tommy and these young musicians put a huge smile on my face. May they all have beautiful, long lives. Tommy is a rock legend.
I love the little wry smile on the soloists face after he crushes it on his violin solo and the crowd cheers!
He nailed it. Twice.
How Proud his parents must Be.
How many Takes do you suppose they had to do, to get this right?
@@cbennett196631
One take. The musicians learn their individual parts on their own. Then the orchestra rehearses without Tommy. A few hours of rehearsal with Tommy and a performance.
Next Lead for the Tran Siberian Orchestra!
Time has taken nothing from Tommy Shaw's voice.
Or his looks.
there is obviously some vocal correction software going on bc it doesn't sound natural but he is still as good as
I know, it’s incredible
That’s the truth! Tommy and his voice are ageless!
No it hasent love his him
That's Tom Alabama gentleman. Music is great . The young people doing great job . I call love all the way . Thank you all for great music .
I am huge Styx fan for 40 years. I watch this song often, it’s my favorite version. I will keep watching until he does another one. And amazingly enough this is probably my favorite song!
Hello, how are you doing? it’s nice seeing you here.
@@tommyshaw4050 it’s amazing to get a reply from you. I have tried to see every show you’ve ever done in my area, but this year, the finances aren’t there, so I won’t get to see you. I’m quite bummed, but I guess I will survive. I have no other option.
We wonder what bands will continue to have the voice that they need to carry the tunes that they wrote. There’s no doubt in my mind after following you for so many years that you will always have that wonderful voice. I really will miss you this year.
I saw Styx in concert back at MSU. Can't remember the date but I looked up their schedule and confirmed I saw them. Wonderful to see him playing with the youth orchestra!!
The smile on the face of the principal violinist after his first solo is just priceless.
Nailed it, knows it.
I believe there is a reason that the first-chair violin is usually called the "concertmaster".......
By far one of the greatest presentations of American music by one of our most underrated talented American music prodigy and showman......the GREAT Tommy Shaw!
Tommy could be a headliner by himself, but he is a team player and shares his magic with other fine musicians including this talented young orchestra. Thanks for this Tommy!
God Bless!
How have little tommy’s solo material gone over? Like a lead balloon?
What a load of shit John. Stop lying to people.
Tommy has always been the best!
Gina Gagliastre - Quit proving how stupid you are.
Feldspar just go away you angry stupid man(?) or whatever you are. Find something useful to do with yourself that doesn’t include being a total douchebag. Maybe you’d be less miserable & others might be less miserable around you.
Thank you Styx's , Tommy Shaw and my friend Lisa who went with me to the REO Speedwagon and Styx's concert. This song led my way to sobriety and kept me from slowly killing myself from drugs and alcohol 2017 became my road to sobriety because of this song God Bless.
I don't think these kids realize how special what they are doing is......wow!
Obviously, you don’t play an instrument. They know.
@@ToowokeforFlorida ya
I play many.....so what is your point?
@@larrygeordan5747 You’re saying that if you were in school orchestra and a guy from your parents’ favorite band asked to have you record a song with him you wouldn’t get how special that was? Especially since you play “many” instruments. Weird kid. They knew.
agree totally!!
Bought tears to my eyes - These kids are incredible - When they smiled it was an Amazing Heartwarming Feeling - Thank You !
Totally agree.
It did the same for me. Happy tears to see young ones play such great music.
Really cool version of this song!!!
brought tears to my eyes too. Totally didn't see that coming!
I cry every time the young man plays the violin lead
My wife and I have seen Styx live dozens of times over the years and absolutely love their music. Tommy Shaw has one of the iconic rock voices of all time. First class move to include all these kids in a never-to- be forgotten performance. Just beautiful!
Agreed. I'm on my 47th time. Covid stopped my goal for reaching my age in times seen live.
Totally love STYX as well, when our ship was deployed many of us blasted the Grand Illusion album in our berthing compartment... On 8track!! Then we graduated to cassettes. Their range was awesome, from "Babe" to "Suite Madam Blue" that rocked as hard as anyone else.
You can tell Tommy Shaw is enjoying this as much if not more then everyone else
I'm well past the age where I'm ever going to have children, and though I've come to terms with that...if any of these kids were mine, I would literally melt with pride.
Be proud...all of you.
What Tommy Shaw performed and helped Do with these Magnificent Young Musicians is Phenomenal.
The POWERFUL LYRICS of the Song is Breathtakingly Beautiful & Has an Amazingly Strong Message!!!
EXACTLY WHAT AMERICA & THE WORLD NEEDS RIGHT NOW!!!
🙏 🇺🇸 💞🌏 🙏
The 415 that gave this thumbs down must be the angry young men he sings about
Actually the angry young man was Dennis DeYoung.
Thumbs down? Really ? WTF? The kid on violin kicks butt too
Well those 415 are fooling themselves.
@@MrPmc71 🤦♀️… 😂
How could anyone give this thumbs down?? These kids are immensely talented, considering they were not even in this world yet when this song came out!!
There should be a love button, like just doesn't do this justice. What a magical performance.
Agreed!!!!
Wow wow wow! The impact this must have had on these young people! Music in the schools must be protected and preserved at all costs!
I just found this today. I played with a youth symphony orchestra in Symphony Hall in Minneapolis when I was in the 8th grade. It was really special, but absolutely nothing compared what these kids experienced with the legendary Tommy Shaw. Bravo!
THIS is how you teach kids the fine Arts! Or maybe they are teaching US!
Reminds me of the movie "School of Rock" the little guy on that violin was kicking serious butt.
James Darr All the kids were VERY good!! And what can I say about Tommy Shaw.. Still a beautiful voice!
Very talented kids. Well done!
👍
More TEAM than any football or baseball game.
Thoroughly enjoyed this. I can't imagine how proud the parents are.
Especially the parents of the guy singing! Lol
Ya, considering their Parents probably were Styx Fans growing up. I would be elated if that were one of my kids.👏👏💗💓. an honor of a lifetime they will NEVER forget. Bravo, 😚😚😚🌷⚘🌷⚘🌷⚘🥀⚘🥀⚘🌷
@@heidifisher7693 Absolutely stirring.
Ive viewed this video several dozens of times. Each time, it brought tears to my eyes. Just feeling the energy of these young adults are amazing. Knowing young adults like this is the base of generations to come, it gives peace to my heart and mind. Thank you, thank you soooo much😊
Shout out to conductor Liza Grossman for her work on this. It takes a dedicated leader to pull something like this off. Congratulations, Liza!
The amazing Tommy Shaw. In 1993, Tommy sang 4 songs with our little garage band at a bar called Cha Cha Coconuts in Sarasota, Florida. He only had an acoustic guitar and no mic. It was the most incredible thing I've ever seen. He voice literally drew people in from St. Armands circle. He was extremely generous with us and I'll never forget it. In the off chance that he reads this, thank you, Tommy, for a memory we'll never forget.
I have been there!
Geez, would have loved to have been there. Always good to hear about folks that share their amazing talent so unselfishly
Great story. I first met Tommy in the mid-80's. He was nice then , and he's still nice. Success never spoiled him. That's why Dick Clark helped Tommy , when Tommy went solo. The way you treat people *matters*. Glad you have a great memory to treasure. 🌲
You lucky soul!!
This song literally saved my life in 1982. A 17yo angry young man with a gun in his mouth. When a song, this song, came on the radio...
That's awesome man. There is love in life!
A Water Gun....oh ok
@@cbennett196631 Water gun? Wtf do you know? You heartless 🤡
You Belong Here!!!
@@terrycrotts2522 trolls gotta troll. It's what they do.
I started watching this and read the comments about all these people crying, and 2 minutes in I was weeping….with joy! Great video from a musician of 40 years with a 14 year old in band! Thanks 😘😘😘
Amen!!!!👍🏼🙏🏻😎
The lead violinist deserves his little grin for his performance. Whoever got the idea to put this together should be applauded, as well as the Tommy and the performers. Inspiring.
I found myself standing in front of my computer and cheering. My heart was racing and a single tear ran down my cheek as the thrill of this undeniably Styx moment sank in. Tommy Shaw is a legend and partnering with this group of talented musicians was genius in the first degree.
I don't know how to explain it other than to say it brought me back to the 70s when I was also standing on my feet and cheering for a brand new band that spoke to me this way. This performance was a tremedous gift for this aging rocker. Thank you!
want a kleenex?
Tom Sticha yeah!
Must have been drunk again. How long since the wife left you......
Understand completely what you're feeling. I discovered this band my freshman year of college in 1975. Great music just gets better with time.
I hear ya! I feel the same. I'm 64. man, Styx was one of the best in my time. Tommy Shaw 👏👏👏😍🤗😚⚘.
One of the best things Tommy can do at this stage of the game is showcasing his songs alongside these cool young musicians. And interesting to see how a rock song translates into magnificent music when the big orchestra is added to it. Their songs always were complex works of art for the rock scene, which made them all so good.
hisroyalness2 , you are talking like it is all past, have you listened to Styx latest stuff? The Mission?
No, I haven't but will try to find it. Thanks for that info.
hisroyalness2
For rock lovers he and Styx are still relevant. I love how Blue Collar Man was translated this way.
Michele G So fab to hear what might seem basic, come to life like this, showcasing the chord structures.
Tommy…come home. I’m a Military brat who graduated from JD in ‘84. I’m the school nurse at East Samford School…730 7th graders In Auburn. We have amazing band and choral music programs! This would be EPIC!!! Please consider coming to Auburn!
I listened to Styx growing up. I am a software trainer for the company I work with, and of course in today's time, it's via Zoom. I was tagged by a friend from Facebook and saw this video. I started a couple days ago of starting the online session with some background music while everyone was connecting. It ranged from Mozart, to relaxing, easy going music, until I saw this. video. I played it for the class, and could tell everyone was really getting into it. Tommy is still awesome, but my greatest joy was watching the young and very talented individuals. They looked like they were having the time of their lives. I have watched it 3 more times since this morning and it still puts chills on me. I agree with putting arts back into schools. Searching for more of these videos.
Last year I found that someone had dumped their entire record collection in the dumpster at our storage building. There was about 65 albums....Styx, Journey, early Buffett, Beatles, Elton John, Rita Coolidge, Eagles, Meatloaf......I grabbed them all. Probably one of my favorite finds.
Why would they just dump them instead of selling them? We’re they warped or something? Crazy!
if I were there, I would probably fight you for those records ... :) ... you're so lucky
Stynx and Meatloaf-horrible...
@@patricklogan7238 lol
WOW The Beatles, u r very lucky. I wish I had my old record collection.
When I see young people participating in something like this, it makes me feel pretty good about the future
You can actually see in some of the kid’s eyes they actually enjoy hearing this very talented artist. My brother always loved Styx and they were awesome!
The young people here should be so very proud of themselves, as well as their parents!!❤
If these young kids or our future, we’re in good hands.
*are our future,
“ARE”
@@tbates4159
My wife worked at the front desk of a hotel once and when a guest asked her for the Wi-Fi password, she told them it’s “be our guest”. They then asked her if that’s spelled “ARE” guest.
America’s education system is embarrassing.
T Bates, I was thinking the same thing!
Shaw is ageless. Full head of hair, voice is perfect.
I'm so glad I discovered this appearance. Can you imagine for how many of these kids this will be the thrill of their musical career for a long time. To play contemporary rock music with one of their favorites and to do it so well. This is NOT easy music to play. The violin solo was outstanding. I'll bet his parents are very proud of him! I used to play 2nd violin in an orchestra when I was about this age, and I can't even imagine attempting anything so difficult and to do it in a solo spotlight! WOW!
@@tommyshaw4050 You're not Tommy Shaw...go away.
I'm in tears feeling so blessed to hear that violin solo & Tommy's voice
Hello, how are you doing? it’s nice seeing you here.
@@tommyshaw4050 You're not Tommy Shaw...go away.
"Fooling Yourself" is is an old song now, but it is poignantly relevant today, in a time which sadly has a literal epidemic of stressed out and anxious young people. The message of this song is timeless and valuable across the decades.
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What a joy to see these amazing and beautiful young musicians and singers perform this song. Well done Tommy Shaw! What a musical treasure and a fabulous human being.
Well said.
"this song is timeless and valuable across the decades."
Ditto
As you quoted: The message of this song is timeless and valuable across the decades.
Is So True @!
MANY OF US today wished the kids today could learn and enjoy music we grew up with ..countless bands making their own way music today even country have all gone mostly rap style more word singing than voice singing less music and back up singers .. just does not have the feel to it .i cant even listen to country anymore or rap at all .. thanks to styx and many other groups with timeless hits i can go back to the 50s when i was born and listen to any song i want .styx will always be timeless .i met tommy shaw a few years ago and felt like a kid at a carnival .i am older than tommy but was excited to meet him .and i have met many many stars of music back then sat on stage with many after the shows .lorreta lynn three hour visit mel tillis tanya tucker and many more i have met .but none ever made me feel like tommy did .. .. i never get tired of styx ..
I read the comments an love the fact that this performance was emotional for so many, I was sitting here, tears close to my eyes and was surprised by my reaction to this video, apparently I’m not alone! Take care of each other, my best to all who are moved by this!
Major props to Tommy for introducing these youth to REAL music! He's a legend to me.
I never get tired of this video. I wish we could give it hearts and not just a thumbs up! It puts me in a good mood!
I played this song hundreds of times . But after hearing this with all the kids playing. Made me tear up. That was awesome !!
There IS HOPE for this generation, to be able to experience classic and progressive rock like we did when we grew up. The 70's and 80's were just the best decades of the century, musically.
Styx however stynx.
60's perhaps?
@@patricklogan7238 Well, opinions vary. Only you and about 1 other troll think that. So, I can't imagine what you think is good music.
@@scooteranthony6297 Stones, Yes, Jason Isbell, ABB, Doobie Bros., Richard Thompson, Van Morrison, Fleetwood Mac, Rory Gallagher, Steve Earle, Marvin Gaye, Santana and SO many more. Not this 2nd rate stuff.
I can't say how many times this song helped me handle hard times when I was growing up. I would be down and out, sad and depressed, then.... I would get up, get back on my feet.
I’ve watched every video on CZcams. EVERY ONE…and I’ve decided this is the best one.