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Point of Know Return (song)
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Wikipedia article
"'Point of Know Return'" is a song by the progressive rock band Kansas written by Steve Walsh (lyrics), Robby Steinhardt, and Phil Ehart (who suggested the album's title, which inspired the lyrics to the song) for their 1977 album 'Point of Know Return'.
It has been re-released on many compilation and live albums, including 'The Best of Kansas', 'The Kansas Boxed Set', 'The Ultimate Kansas', 'Sail On: The 30th Anniversary Collection', 'Two for the Show', 'Live at the Whisky', 'King Biscuit Flower Hour Presents Kansas', 'Dust in the Wind', 'Device, Voice, Drum', and 'There's Know Place Like Home'. Live video performances were also released on 'Device, Voice, Drum' and 'There's Know Place Like Home'. The musical publishing organization BMI presented certifications to the songwriters for over 2 million plays of the song in 2013, as part of the band's 40th anniversary celebration at a concert in Pittsburgh.
Reception
'Billboard Magazine' described "Point of Know Return" as a "powerful high energy rocker" whose intensity is maintained throughout the song with keyboards and violins the most prominent instruments. 'Cash Box' said that it contains "an ideal balance of pop and progressive elements, highlighted by the depth of vocal harmony that characterized ['Carry On Wayward Son']" and also has "tasteful use of rhythmic accents and Yes-inspired organ licks."
'Ultimate Classic Rock' critic Eduardo Rivadavia rated "Point of Know Return" as Kansas' 2nd greatest song, saying it "distills the groups adventurous sound into three compact minutes."
Personnel
* Steve Walsh lead vocals, keyboards
* Robby Steinhardt violin, backing vocals
*Kerry Livgren - guitar
* Rich Williams guitar
* Dave Hope bass
* Phil Ehart drums
Chart performance
In popular culture
James Gunn used the song in his film 'The Suicide Squad' (2021).
References
Category:Kansas (band) songs
Category:1977 singles
Category:Song recordings produced by Jeff Glixman
Category:Songs written by Steve Walsh (musician)
Category:1977 songs
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