Inquisitive Condors ...

[westen44]

It's a classic, but the lyrics are hogwash.

But then - a-wop-bop-a-loo-bop-a-lop-bam-boom!!! - sensible lyrics aren't always a must.

That's true sensible lyrics aren't always necessary--I guess it depends on the song

As for Kansas just moments ago I got this suggestion on You Tube



I wasn't interested in everything in that video  But it did help me better appreciate how great the vocals are  And the same could be said for the vocals in "A Whiter Shade of Pale"

[uwe]

They are the only American Prog band that ever went anywhere - otherwise Prog is very much a Brit phenomenon - with honorary mention of some examples from other European countries.

I saw them live in their heyday - still with Livgren and, yes, Walsh in his hot pants (to his defense, it was an open air festival and a warm day).They had no issues reproducing their music live, in fact it sounded even better than on their albums. They were one of those typically Midwestern outfits well-honed through countless gigs even under the most adverse circumstances.

My favorite Kansas tune is this here:

[westen44]

Kansas definitely stood out--You knew about them whether you were trying to or not--They made their mark