Carry On Wayward Son

"Carry On Wayward Son" is a song by American rock band Kansas, released on their 1976 studio album, Leftoverture. Written by guitarist Kerry Livgren, the song became the band's first Top 40 hit, reaching No. 11 on the US Billboard Hot 100 in early 1977.

"Carry On Wayward Son"
Single by Kansas
from the album Leftoverture
B-side"Questions of My Childhood"
ReleasedNovember 19, 1976 (US)
StudioStudio in the Country
Genre
Length
  • 5:26 (album version)
  • 4:38 ("50 years" album version)
  • 3:26 (single edit)
LabelKirshner
Songwriter(s)Kerry Livgren
Producer(s)Jeff Glixman, Kansas
Kansas singles chronology
"It Takes a Woman's Love (To Make a Man)"
(1976)
"Carry On Wayward Son"
(1976)
"What's on My Mind"
(1976)
Music video
"Carry On Wayward Son" on YouTube

The song has since remained a classic rock radio staple and a signature song for the band.

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