Born For Adventure

by **SuiteMadameBlue** » Fri Jan 13, 2006 2:04 am

I just love the live version of this song, just LOVE it!!

If Dennis would ever do this song live it will probably be for only ONE live Lost Treasures show. The reasons are obvious.

Anyway, let's just say a band wants to record this song, which band that is currently touring or performing or recording do you think sing/perform "Born For Adventure" and have it sound great.

Please don't mention current Styx, just other bands, thanks

by **Hippie** » Fri Jan 13, 2006 2:40 am

I can't picture any modern band that could do that one.

Metalica could maybe pull it off, but I don't think they'd do it justice.

by **classicstyxfan** » Fri Jan 13, 2006 2:51 am

I think it would be a PERFECT addition to the set list for the impending reunion tour of Donny and Marie Osmond !!! only question is, before or after "A little bit country/a little bit rock and roll" ??? :shock:

by **bugsymalone** » Fri Jan 13, 2006 3:57 am

classicstyxfan wrote:I think it would be a PERFECT addition to the set list for the impending reunion tour of Donny and Marie Osmond !!! only question is, before or after "A little bit country/a little bit rock and roll" ???

Doncha think Donny and Marie are a bit too "edgy" for this song??

Bugsy

by **sadie65** » Fri Jan 13, 2006 4:05 am

bugsymalone wrote:
classicstyxfan wrote:I think it would be a PERFECT addition to the set list for the impending reunion tour of Donny and Marie Osmond !!! only question is, before or after "A little bit country/a little bit rock and roll" ???

Doncha think Donny and Marie are a bit too "edgy" for this song??

Bugsy

Edgy would be Starland Vocal Band...or Captain and Tenille :wink:

by **SuiteMadameBlue** » Fri Jan 13, 2006 4:51 am

Thanks Hippie for a serious answer on this one, well especially this thread!!!Also it's good to see you posting again

Hippie wrote:

I can't picture any modern band that could do that one

I'm trying to think of the right band with the right vocals to pull this one off!! What does the band Darkness sound like? Someone PM'd me with that one.

Metalica could maybe pull it off, but I don't think they'd do it justice.

Metallica???? Hmmmm, if they would do it for some crazy reason, I wonder if they would make it just a little "harder".

by **gr8dane** » Fri Jan 13, 2006 5:45 am

I wouldn't mind Saga giving it a go.

by **classicstyxfan** » Fri Jan 13, 2006 5:50 am

If U2 could make Helter Skelter from the Beatles work for them, perhaps...............????

or how bout a capella by Crosby Still Nash and Young ??? ( Neil, not James ) :roll:

by **ChicagoSTYX** » Fri Jan 13, 2006 6:03 am

Bowling for soup

by **Hippie** » Fri Jan 13, 2006 6:08 am

or how bout a capella by Crosby Still Nash and Young ??? ( Neil, not James )

Don't know about CSN doing this song, but I wouldn't mind seegin them tackle Lonely Child.

That might be interesting!

by **bugsymalone** » Fri Jan 13, 2006 6:38 am

OK, I will get serious, Suite. I really cannot come up with a modern group who could do justice to this song.

I could perchance hear Bon Jovi doing it. Maybe Queen + Paul Rodgers?

It really has a unique sound to it and Dennis really stamps the songs he sings with his vocal style, so it is difficult to "hear" someone else doing those songs.

Bugsy

by **SuiteMadameBlue** » Fri Jan 13, 2006 6:49 am

Bugsy says:

OK, I will get serious, Suite. I really cannot come up with a modern group who could do justice to this song.

Thank you, just want a few serious posts, ideas. You'll see!!! Mah ha ha ha ha ha ha!!!

Okay, back to silly posts!!!!

by **classicstyxfan** » Fri Jan 13, 2006 9:03 am

c'mon.....seriously !!!! Donnie and Marie would add their personality the song !

by **jimmy19029** » Fri Jan 13, 2006 9:59 am

Yep, it scorches on that 76 Toronto show! Love when Dennis goes "NAH NAH NAH NAHH!"

by **SuiteMadameBlue** » Sat Jan 14, 2006 2:39 am

Jimmy wrote:

Yep, it scorches on that 76 Toronto show! Love when Dennis goes "NAH NAH NAH NAHH!"

Yes that's the one I love to crank up!! I love that part too!!! The live one is the best!!

by **jimmy19029** » Sat Jan 14, 2006 3:12 am

And, unless I'm hearing things, I believe there are a few STONED audience members at that show who call out requests for Piano Man and Free Bird....Always cracks me up....

by **yogi** » Tue Jan 17, 2006 3:22 am

I think Dream Theatre could do this song justice. Maybe even the 'new' Queen.

Still NO ONE could touch Dennis's live version.

I will ALWAYS believe that song is the GREATEST prog/art rock song Styx or any other band has EVER done!!!

by **SuiteMadameBlue** » Tue Jan 17, 2006 7:46 am

Yogi wrote:

I think Dream Theatre could do this song justice. Maybe even the 'new' Queen.

Oh Yogi!! EXCELLENT choice of Dream Theater!!! I think this will have to be the band. LOVE THEM!!! I think they would be perfect doing this song!!

Still NO ONE could touch Dennis's live version.

I know, but I really NEED this song done today by a great band and then to hear it live!! I WANT it to happen!!

I will ALWAYS believe that song is the GREATEST prog/art rock song Styx or any other band has EVER done!!!

So true!!!

Jimmy wrote:

And, unless I'm hearing things, I believe there are a few STONED audience members at that show who call out requests for Piano Man and Free Bird....Always cracks me up....

Are you talking about Toronto show (boot)? I think I have 3 live versions of "Born For Adventure". I'll have to find them and play them all.

"Free Bird" - LOL I usually hear that at Dennis' shows too and also "Crystal Ball" yelled out - LOL

by **Abitaman** » Tue Jan 17, 2006 8:00 am

yogi wrote:I think Dream Theatre could do this song justice. Maybe even the 'new' Queen.

Still NO ONE could touch Dennis's live version.

I will ALWAYS believe that song is the GREATEST prog/art rock song Styx or any other band has EVER done!!!

Would like to see Rush tear into this one-ERIC

by **SuiteMadameBlue** » Tue Jan 17, 2006 1:01 pm

I love Rush, but I don't think I'll like that version. Hmmm, not sure. Just my opinion

Let's see what we have so far and thank you everyone for your responses on this one!! I'm so excited with this song!!

Rush
Dream Theater
(new) Queen
Bon Jovi
CSN & Y (not James - LOL)
Bowling for Soup
U2
Saga
Darkness
Metallica
Donny & Marie - LOL I don't think so!! Maybe just Donny :wink:

by **jimmy19029** » Wed Jan 18, 2006 4:10 am

[Are you talking about Toronto show (boot)? I think I have 3 live versions of "Born For Adventure". I'll have to find them and play them all.

"Free Bird" - LOL I usually hear that at Dennis' shows too and also "Crystal Ball" yelled out - LOL[/color][/quote]

Yes, the Toronto show 4/18/76. I have that on cassette.

by **yogi** » Wed Jan 18, 2006 4:18 am

If Rush were to do Born For Adventure, I would also want Gowan and current Styx to give it a shot.

To me Gowan and Geddy Lee sound VERY VERY similiar. As for Todd vs Neil Peart banging the drums on this classic. I would give Todd a slight edge. Alex vs the rest of current Styx, I would go with JY, Tommy & Ricky.

Still NO ONE can touch Dennis, JY, JohnC., JohnP & Chuck on this masterpeice!!!!

by **LordofDaRing** » Thu Jan 19, 2006 2:32 pm

Suite:
Vertical Horizon could come close. Give a listen to their CD Everthing she wants. The opening song "We are" is an awesome rocker similar to BFA. Along with the rest of the CD and the fantastic title track, one of the better radio songs I have heard in the last 10 years.

by **SuiteMadameBlue** » Fri Jan 20, 2006 7:10 am

Yogi wrote:

If Rush were to do Born For Adventure, I would also want Gowan and current Styx to give it a shot.

Yogi, I think you're a great guy, but ACK, ACK, ACK no on Gowan. No offense to Gowan, nice guy, but I'd rather have my entire body waxed (just had my eyebrows done-LOL) with great pain instead of hearing Gowan sing "Born For Adventure". I can't think of anything more painful.

To me Gowan and Geddy Lee sound VERY VERY similiar. As for Todd vs Neil Peart banging the drums on this classic. I would give Todd a slight edge. Alex vs the rest of current Styx, I would go with JY, Tommy & Ricky.

Gowan and Geddy Lee sound very very similiar?? Um, I don't know what to say. I know it's just your opinion, but, ACK, I don't think so, my opinion.

Still NO ONE can touch Dennis, JY, JohnC., JohnP & Chuck on this masterpeice!!!!

I totally agree with you here

I just would love to here this particular song remade.

by **SuiteMadameBlue** » Fri Jan 20, 2006 7:18 am

LordofDaRing wrote:

Suite:
Vertical Horizon could come close. Give a listen to their CD Everthing she wants. The opening song "We are" is an awesome rocker similar to BFA. Along with the rest of the CD and the fantastic title track, one of the better radio songs I have heard in the last 10 years.

Thanks for the recommendation, I will check this cd out. I think I know someone that has it

I'll let you know what I think

I'd like to hear this cd anyway

MR