Phil Vassar's Songs from the Cellar

Tommy Shaw (Styx) - Blue Collar Man

Episode Summary

Phil and iconic guitarist Tommy Shaw hang out in the cellar while he recounts the journey of becoming the front man for STYX and the process of writing one of their greatest hits, Blue Collar Man. Phil and Tommy join on the classic hit, When Will I Be Loved.

Episode Notes

Legendary Styx frontman Tommy Shaw stops by the cellar to tell Phil the "true story" of writing the hit song "Blue Collar Man (Long Nights)" - including experiences with family, friends, and an intoxicated Hawaiian boat ride. He details the path of his career, leaving Montgomery, Alabama as a teenager, turning down offers for a solo career, and joining a band in Nashville's famed Printers Alley - the latter which garnered a large fan base in Styx's hometown of Chicago, leading to them calling Shaw and asking him to audition for the band. Phil and Tommy talk about the timelessness of Styx music, still enjoyed today by people of all ages as the band continues to tour around the world. Phil ends the show solo with one of his favorite songs to play on tour, "Amazing Grace."

Performances:

“Blue Collar Man (Long Nights)“ - Tommy Shaw

“When Will I Be Loved” - Tommy Shaw & Phil Vassar

“Amazing Grace” - Phil Vassar

To stay up to date with Tommy Shaw & Styx, head on over to http://tommyshaw.net/wp/ and https://styxworld.com

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