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− | [[File:Kansas sdcc2017.jpg|300px|thumb|thumb|Kansas with [[Jared]], [[Jensen]] and [[Misha]] at Comic-Con 2017.]] | + | [[File:Kansas sdcc2017.jpg|300px|thumb|thumb|Kansas with [[Jared]], [[Jensen]] and [[Misha]] at [[Comic-Con 2017]].]] |
− | + | [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carry_On_Wayward_Son "Carry On Wayward Son"] by Kansas is the closest thing ''Supernatural'' has to a theme song. It has been embraced by fandom and is usually sung as the final song at karaoke at ''Supernatural'' Conventions, and just about any time two of more SPN fans get together! | |
− | The song was first used over the montage at the beginning of [[1.21 Salvation]], it has subsequently been used at the beginning of the finale episodes [[2.22 All Hell Breaks Loose: Part Two]], [[3.16 No Rest for the Wicked]], [[4.22 Lucifer Rising]], [[5.22 Swan Song]], [[6.22 The Man Who Knew Too Much]], [[7.23 Survival of the Fittest]], [[8.23 Sacrifice]], [[9.23 Do You Believe in Miracles?]], [[10.23 Brother's Keeper]], [[11.23 Alpha and Omega]], [[12.23 All Along the Watchtower]], [[13.23 Let the Good Times Roll]] | + | The song was first used over the montage at the beginning of [[1.21 Salvation]], it has subsequently been used at the beginning of the finale episodes [[2.22 All Hell Breaks Loose: Part Two]], [[3.16 No Rest for the Wicked]], [[4.22 Lucifer Rising]], [[5.22 Swan Song]], [[6.22 The Man Who Knew Too Much]], [[7.23 Survival of the Fittest]], [[8.23 Sacrifice]], [[9.23 Do You Believe in Miracles?]], [[10.23 Brother's Keeper]], [[11.23 Alpha and Omega]], [[12.23 All Along the Watchtower]], [[13.23 Let the Good Times Roll]], [[14.20 Moriah]] and [[15.20 Carry On]]. In the series finale, the song does not play over the beginning of the episode like usual. Instead, it plays over the [[Impala]]'s radio as [[Dean]] drives through [[Heaven]]. |
− | [[Eric Kripke]] [https://twitter.com/therealKripke/status/678615581424136192 said of the song], "We had an old jukebox in our basement growing up. I found a song on it that I liked and played a LOT: #CarryOnWaywardSon." | + | [[Eric Kripke]] [https://twitter.com/therealKripke/status/678615581424136192 said of the song], |
+ | :"We had an old jukebox in our basement growing up. I found a song on it that I liked and played a LOT: #CarryOnWaywardSon." | ||
− | + | The song was written by band member Kerry Livgren, and originally recorded by Kansas for their 1976 album ''Leftoverture''. Kansas [http://variety.com/2015/music/news/kansas-carry-on-wayward-son-miracles-out-of-nowhere-documentary-video-1201435065/ made a documentary] about the "song that changed the world." | |
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At [[Comic-Con 2017]] the ''Supernatural'' panel in Hall H opened with a live performance of "Carry On Wayward Son" by Kansas. | At [[Comic-Con 2017]] the ''Supernatural'' panel in Hall H opened with a live performance of "Carry On Wayward Son" by Kansas. | ||
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==Covers== | ==Covers== | ||
In 2016 it was performed by the artist [https://www.youtube.com/iacovos Iacovos] with the [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qv2nPiteH50 music video] featuring a ''Supernatural'' themed sketch. ([https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qv2nPiteH50 Link]) | In 2016 it was performed by the artist [https://www.youtube.com/iacovos Iacovos] with the [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qv2nPiteH50 music video] featuring a ''Supernatural'' themed sketch. ([https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qv2nPiteH50 Link]) | ||
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− | https://ew.com/tv/carry-on-my-wayward-son-supernaturals-unofficial-theme-song/ How 'Carry on Wayward Son' | + | For [[10.05 Fan Fiction]], a cover of "Carry On Wayward Son" was produced by series composer [[Jay Gruska]], featuring Vivien Amour, Alyssa Lynch, Kelli Ogmundson, Katie Sarife, Rachel Warkentin & Nina Winkler on vocals. The song would again be used in "The Road So Far" montage for [[10.23 Brother's Keeper]], before kicking into the original version of the song. [http://www.watertower-music.com/releases_spotlight.php?search=WTM39619_super200 You can purchase this version here.] |
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+ | For the series finale, "Carry On Wayward Son" was used in an ending montage showing Dean driving through Heaven and Sam living his life on earth. The song eventually shifts to a cover version by the group Neoni and is played as Sam eventually passed away from old age and is reunited with Dean in Heaven. You can listen to Neoni's cover [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qKvj12YTtI4 here.] | ||
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+ | ==External links== | ||
+ | * [https://ew.com/tv/carry-on-my-wayward-son-supernaturals-unofficial-theme-song/ How 'Carry on Wayward Son' Became Supernatural's Unofficial Theme Song] by EW | ||
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Revision as of 19:39, 21 November 2020
"Carry On Wayward Son" by Kansas is the closest thing Supernatural has to a theme song. It has been embraced by fandom and is usually sung as the final song at karaoke at Supernatural Conventions, and just about any time two of more SPN fans get together!
The song was first used over the montage at the beginning of 1.21 Salvation, it has subsequently been used at the beginning of the finale episodes 2.22 All Hell Breaks Loose: Part Two, 3.16 No Rest for the Wicked, 4.22 Lucifer Rising, 5.22 Swan Song, 6.22 The Man Who Knew Too Much, 7.23 Survival of the Fittest, 8.23 Sacrifice, 9.23 Do You Believe in Miracles?, 10.23 Brother's Keeper, 11.23 Alpha and Omega, 12.23 All Along the Watchtower, 13.23 Let the Good Times Roll, 14.20 Moriah and 15.20 Carry On. In the series finale, the song does not play over the beginning of the episode like usual. Instead, it plays over the Impala's radio as Dean drives through Heaven.
- "We had an old jukebox in our basement growing up. I found a song on it that I liked and played a LOT: #CarryOnWaywardSon."
The song was written by band member Kerry Livgren, and originally recorded by Kansas for their 1976 album Leftoverture. Kansas made a documentary about the "song that changed the world."
At Comic-Con 2017 the Supernatural panel in Hall H opened with a live performance of "Carry On Wayward Son" by Kansas.
- Opening video and Kansas performance by EW
- How 'Supernatural' Pulled Off That Comic-Con Surprise With Kansas by Hollywood Reporter
Lyrics
Carry On Wayward Son
Carry on my wayward son
No more
There'll be peace when you are done
Lay your weary head to rest
Don't you cry no more
Once I rose above the noise and confusion
Just to get a glimpse beyond this illusion
I was soaring ever higher, but I flew too high
Though my eyes could see I still was a blind man
Though my mind could think I still was a mad man
I hear the voices when I'm dreamin',
I can hear them say
Carry on my wayward son,
There'll be peace when you are done
Lay your weary head to rest
Don't you cry no more
Masquerading as a man with a reason
My charade is the event of the season
And if I claim to be a wise man, it surely
means that I don't know
On a stormy sea of moving emotion
Tossed about I'm like a ship on the ocean
I set a course for winds of fortune, but
I hear the voices say
Carry on my wayward son,
There'll be peace when you are done
Lay your weary head to rest
Don't you cry no more
Carry on, you will always remember
Carry on, nothing equals the splendor
Now your life's no longer empty
Surely heaven waits for you
Carry on my wayward son,
There'll be peace when you are done
Lay your weary head to rest
Don't you cry,
Don't you cry no more,
– Kerry Livgren, Kansas
Covers
In 2016 it was performed by the artist Iacovos with the music video featuring a Supernatural themed sketch. (Link)
For 10.05 Fan Fiction, a cover of "Carry On Wayward Son" was produced by series composer Jay Gruska, featuring Vivien Amour, Alyssa Lynch, Kelli Ogmundson, Katie Sarife, Rachel Warkentin & Nina Winkler on vocals. The song would again be used in "The Road So Far" montage for 10.23 Brother's Keeper, before kicking into the original version of the song. You can purchase this version here.
For the series finale, "Carry On Wayward Son" was used in an ending montage showing Dean driving through Heaven and Sam living his life on earth. The song eventually shifts to a cover version by the group Neoni and is played as Sam eventually passed away from old age and is reunited with Dean in Heaven. You can listen to Neoni's cover here.