Top 10 Songs by Styx

I'm not going to bore my readers with a biography on Styx, that little band from Chicago that became a phenomenon in the 1980s. No. This is a top ten list with some of classic rock's greatest hits. These songs have touched my heart a lot over the years. My mother, god rest her, she introduced me to this band when I was 15 and I haven't looked back since.

Mr. Roboto - Recorded in 1982, released in 1983 on the concept album, Kilroy Was Here. It got all the way up to #3 on the Billboard Hot 100. This was Styx's first major hit since Too Much Time on My Hands. It's still one of the best dance songs of the 1980s in my opinion.

Renegade - Released in 1978 on the album, Pieces of Eight. The song reached #16 on the Billboard Hot 100. If you ask me, it's one kickass track on one terrific album.

Come Sail Away - Record and released in 1977 on the album, Grand Illusion, Come Sail Away became one of Styx's biggest hits. It got up to #8 on the Pop Singles chart. This amazing song also contributed to the massive success of Grand Illusion, including multi-platinum sales. I can't help but sing along to this song every time I hear it on the radio.

Too Much Time on My Hands - Released in 1981 on the triple-platinum album, Paradise Theatre, Too Much Time on My Hands reached #9 on the Billboard Hot 100. It also found its way to No. 2 on the Hot Mainstream Rock Tracks chart in the first week. They might call this a "staple" for modern classic rock, but I call it one great track to sing to anytime.

Blue Collar Man (Long Nights) - Released in 1978, Blue Collar Man was the first single Styx released from their Pieces of Eight album. The other two songs on both sides of the 7" vinyl were Superstars and an instrumental album track, Aku-Aku. Truly, one of their best songs as far as I'm concerned.

Crystal Ball - Released in 1977 on the B-side of Put Me On, Crystal Ball was written by guitarist, Tommy Shaw. This track may not have been the most popular, but it is one of the best Styx has ever produced.

Lady - First released in 1972 on the album, Styx II and re-released in 1974 on the b-side of Children of the Land or Lady. The song was such a success, Wooden Nickel Records moved to A&M Records. I guess Dennis DeYoung wrote it for his wife. I've definitely got to say, Lady is one of the band's best.

The Grand Illusion - Released and recorded in 1977 on The Grand Illusion album at Paragon Recording Studios in Chicago. The song was in good company as it debuted with such great songs as Fooling Yourself and Come Sail Away.

Rockin' the Paradise - Released in 1981 on the B-side of Snowblind, this single was the band's fourth. The piano song reached #8 on the Rock Chart in '81. The piano-based song, A.D. 1928 would play as the opening for Rockin' the Paradise.

Suite Madame Blue - Released in 1975 on the band's fifth album, Equinox, Suite Madame Blue was written about a US Bicentennial and became a staple for the band's tours. It's one great song on one great album, including other greats hits like Lorelei.