Gary West is a genius! The entire original band were so ahead of their time. Thanks for posting this.
@Justrespect2112
2 жыл бұрын
Yea thank
@kevinprovencher7977
Жыл бұрын
Yep. Still hurts that he was sick when I went to see them warm up for Kansas on Kansas's Drastic Measures tour in Rockford Illinois
@finance824
14 күн бұрын
It's my birthday today. ~ The year is 2024; just about four decades since this album was recorded, then released in 1985. I've been playing it quite a bit this summer, as I do every year.. I listen to a lot of music, from various genres, but 'Silent Scream' is still my primary go-to from the time that the Spring air starts heating up until the Fall leaves begin turning color. 'Summer Sun' and the other songs on the album have always allowed me to become the young, impressionable young man I was many years ago, driving to the Jersey Shore with my girlfriend (aka "the one who got away")... even if only in my mind. I'm very familiar with the unfortunate circumstances that cost Gary West and the rest of the band their chance to reach the superstar status they worked so hard for when creating Silent Scream. I've learned many lessons over the course of my life; one of them is the fact that ultimate success in any field requires the perfect combination of ability, hard work, timing, and perhaps most importantly, good luck (or at least, the avoidance of any bad luck). From one Gary (me) to another Gary (Mr. West), I hope you know that there are many listeners of your music who realize "what might have been"... or, to be more accurate, what SHOULD HAVE been.
@OccasionalOutlaw
Жыл бұрын
Yeah, I'm from the neighborhood. Came up on this band. Anyone remember "One Block West" ?. In the early 80's they would blow the roof of of the place. RIP, Van.
@markdraine3571
10 ай бұрын
Nope, I don't recall One Block West but lived at 99th and Roe, right down the street from Ron Verlin ,bass player
@chrisyother4870
Жыл бұрын
Dont Walk Away is a time capsule sending the listener back to 1985........FANTASTIC JAM AND ALBUM!!!
@chrisyother4870
Жыл бұрын
Reminds me of going on dates with my girlfriend (now wife of 29 years) back in the 80's- that was the litmus test- would she go on another date with me! :)
@LeslieKnight-uz7mo
2 ай бұрын
cheers great album i just love it so keep on rockin' with this great band.
@magnuswettermark8293
Жыл бұрын
This band and album should have been huge. RIP Van...
@user-gm5du1kc2m
Жыл бұрын
My opinion only, but this by far is their best work...
@scottjswenson
8 ай бұрын
I agree with your opinion :). While I thought the first two were great, this one is in a class all of its own. Brilliant. They should have been a household name. Tragic they got screwed :(
@jimsim777
2 жыл бұрын
Great AOR! I like the singer.
@kevinprovencher7977
Жыл бұрын
Great album
@cliftonleeterrill6051
Жыл бұрын
Also I'm glad to have went to school with them boys!!!!!!!!!
@Justrespect2112
2 жыл бұрын
Agreed. This album is about heartbreak, so heartfelt, emotional. It has helped me push the the trauma of lost love since it’s release date, 1985, a gift that keeps giving.
@chrisyother4870
Жыл бұрын
Wha'ts wrong with KISS LOL?
@cliftonleeterrill6051
Жыл бұрын
Triumph firefall. Gary west David gates and John Waite these guys had really high-pitched one of a kindvoices yesterday were all genuine an from the Heart
@donatocongialdi4811
4 ай бұрын
Still rock out to this album ! Bangers top to bottom and definitely my favorite album of Shooting Star (Probably an unpopular opinion....lol)
@jellysleeks9428
Жыл бұрын
Survivor vibes. This could be a rocky soundtrack. Seriously underrated band.
@FJ-vp5fv
7 ай бұрын
Y&T vibes
@javiercolunge5274
2 жыл бұрын
Wow! This is some nice AOR! Thanks For The Upload.
@michaelwatson6966
10 ай бұрын
One of my favorites!
@kevinprovencher7977
Жыл бұрын
I really enjoy this CASSETTE still lol
@kevinlevine5543
10 ай бұрын
Great album. Thank you!
@JohnC1919
7 ай бұрын
Great.
@rafaelchavezcastillo8392
2 жыл бұрын
SALUDOS DESDE LIMA PERÚ
@greggfeingold5629
8 ай бұрын
Why in the world indeed did this band not go platinum. Ridiculously underrated album.
@kevinprovencher7977
7 ай бұрын
I'm hoping not because of sales. Van McClain probably shouldn't have tried singing so much lol
@daniantadarmabrata2945
2 жыл бұрын
Kinda sounds like "Night Ranger" & "Journey". Felt So Far-Far Away Long Ago if I heard this kinda Beautiful Sounds of Past. Feels like I've been "Shoot Out Away Too Far from My Own Beautiful Past" then-what I Suddenly Realized is .... I Think "I've Been Trapped Within an UN-Pleasant Future of myself" @ This Millenium Time of Now. That makes Me Felt Deeply Depressive of my Own "Nowadays Existence". 😪😓😥😭
@jellysleeks9428
Жыл бұрын
😘
@Justrespect2112
7 ай бұрын
Sadly after album started getting traction , anti-abortion film with same title was released, regardless of where you land on issue, the connection sunk this amazing album. promoted by
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