Boredom Led the Band Styx to Record One of Their Final Big Hits in 1991
Styx’s “Love At First Sight” came from keyboardist Glen Burtnik’s boredom during the long recording sessions for the band’s 1991 album, *Edge Of The Century*. The song became one of Styx’s final major chart successes, though its creation was less romantic than its lyrics might suggest.
Burtnik said he developed much of the music while playing a piano during studio delays, then made a demo at home. Dennis DeYoung wrote most of the lyrics and James Young contributed to the bridge. The album also featured “Show Me The Way”, Styx’s final Top 5 hit; the band’s previous chart successes included “Babe”, their only No. 1 single, which held the top spot for two weeks.
- Boredom during studio delays sparked “Love At First Sight”.
- Burtnik developed the music; DeYoung and Young helped shape the song.
- “Show Me The Way” became Styx’s final Top 5 hit.
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Styx are an American rock band known for combining guitar-led rock with prominent keyboards and vocal harmonies. Their best-known hits include “Babe”, which reached number one in the United States, and “Show Me The Way”, from the 1990 album Edge Of The Century.
The band’s songs were often written through contributions from several members. Keyboardist Glen Burtnik joined Styx for Edge Of The Century, while Dennis DeYoung was a long-standing member and songwriter, and guitarist James Young also contributed to the band’s music.