Lady, written and originally performed by
Dennis DeYoung with
Styx, was first released on the album
Styx II in
1973.
After DeYoung's controversial departure/ejection from the group and subsequent settled lawsuit, the vocals are being handled by
Lawrence Gowen. But while Gowan is a fine singer in his own right, most Styx fans agree that he is no DeYoung.
Lady can also be found on the
compilation and
live albums
Best Of Styx,
Extended Versions,
Lady: Encore Collection, and
Return To Paradise.
On July 11,
1995, DeYoung,
Tommy Shaw,
James Young, and
Chuck and
John Panozzo recorded a new version of Lady, titled
Lady 95, which was included on Styx Greatest Hits.
Lady was written primarily as a
tribute to DeYoung's wife and is a wonderful song. It starts off slowly, with only
piano and
voice. Other instruments are added as the song progresses, becoming a
powerful rock ballad by the first
chorus, where the others add their voices. A must for any collection of
love songs.
Lady, when you're with me I'm
smiling
Give me all your
love
Your
hands build me up when I'm
sinking
Touch me and my troubles all
fade
Lady, from the
moment I saw you
Standing all
alone
You
gave all the love that I
needed
So
shy, like a child who has grown
'Cause you're my lady of the
morning
Love
shines in your
eyes
Sparkling, clear, and
lovely
You're my lady
Lady, turns me on when I'm
lonely
Give me all your
charm
Evenings when she lays down
beside me
She takes me gently into her arms
Lady of the morning
Love shines in your eyes
Sparkling,
clear, and lovely
You're my lady
Lady of the morning
Love shines in your eyes
Sparkling, clear, and lovely
You're my ... lady