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“Renegade” is a 1979 hit song recorded by the American rock band Styx. It was on their album Pieces of Eight. It reached #16 on the Billboard Hot 100. The song is a first-person narrative of an outlaw, captured for a bounty, who recognizes that he is about to be executed for his criminal activities. The execution will be by hanging, as the outlaw laments, “Hangman is coming down from the gallows and I don’t have very long.” Some pressings of the single were made with translucent, red vinyl.
When performed live from 1978 to 1983, drummer John Panozzo increased the tempo of the drum pattern during the guitar solo sections. Also, the track would serve as the drum solo spot for Panozzo during that time frame save the Paradise Theater tour of 1981/82.
Although songwriter Tommy Shaw and fellow Styx guitarist James Young usually played lead guitar on their own compositions, Young asked Shaw if he could take the solo on “Renegade”. Shaw agreed, and later Young returned the favor by allowing Shaw to play lead on J.Y.’s “Half-Penny, Two-Penny” on the Paradise Theatre album.
When performed live from 1978 to 1983, drummer John Panozzo increased the tempo of the drum pattern during the guitar solo sections. Also, the track would serve as the drum solo spot for Panozzo during that time frame save the Paradise Theater tour of 1981/82.
Although songwriter Tommy Shaw and fellow Styx guitarist James Young usually played lead guitar on their own compositions, Young asked Shaw if he could take the solo on “Renegade”. Shaw agreed, and later Young returned the favor by allowing Shaw to play lead on J.Y.’s “Half-Penny, Two-Penny” on the Paradise Theatre album.
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naftallina wrote:
we are so screwed. [2]
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FeXYSpartan wrote:
STEELERS SUCK
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ohnoshelby wrote:
we are so screwed.
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placebobsh wrote:
Nice classic rock!!!! Doesn't get much better than this!
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BMWPRETTY wrote:
Spank! I love this tune and artist! ;-)
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MiyavixMaya wrote:
I love this song.
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crazzyd77 wrote:
RENEGADE !!!!!!!!
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greenvillepa wrote:
:)
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traptin85 wrote:
recommended because you listened to Billy Joel wut. I mean I like both but I don't really see the connection
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grassNjams wrote:
Fuck yes, you're looking hot as hell JanetDraven
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JanetDraven wrote:
Fuck yes,,, [2]
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AlaskaLoneWolf wrote:
Fuck yes,,,
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crocy2 wrote:
fine tune...
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frankh069 wrote:
Go Steelers
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oldiesfanjohn wrote:
Heinz Field staple
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whatanight wrote:
woon Classic rock!
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scientist4u wrote:
Oh Mamma ,, yeah
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kovazan wrote:
I love this song but for some reason the vocal voice it does not sounds right the instrouments all over the place.
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kemp678 wrote:
LOVE!
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joecubbie wrote:
Yuck...
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