Supernatural Stars Discuss the Importance of Carry On Wayward Son With Kansas

Supernatural Stars Discuss the Importance of ‘Carry On Wayward Son’ With Kansas

Jensen Ackles, Jared Padalecki and Misha Collins of Supernatural had a video call with rock group Kansas, whose music has featured in the show.

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Although Kansas released its hit single “Carry On Wayward Son” in the 1970s, the catchy rock ballad’s influence has stretched into the present. It holds a special significance for fans of Supernatural, which is preparing to release the final episodes of its fifteenth and final season.

Misha Collins, who plays Castiel on Supernatural, set up a Zoom call inviting the members of Kansas — Ronnie Platt, Tom Brislin, David Ragsdale, Richard Williams and Billy Greer — to talk about the mutual impact that the song and the show have had on each other. They were joined by Collins’ co-stars Jared Padalecki and Jensen Ackles, who play the Winchester brothers, and the discussion ended with a sing-along with fans.

“‘Carry On My Wayward Son’ has become the anthem of our show,” said Collins, “and it’s like, indelibly connected with Supernatural.” The song was played during the episode recap before the first season’s finale, and has since been the soundtrack for each series recap that plays before the season finale. It’s also used for the closing credits in every episode of Supernatural: The Anime Series.

Padalecki, Ackles and Jensen, all self-identified Kansas fans, chatted with the band about how exposure through a popular television show can change a concert’s audience. “Do you find that there are Supernatural fans that show up at Kansas shows?” asked Collins.

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The response from the band was a resounding yes. Billy Greer, Kansas’ bass guitarist, said, “It was really strange, a few years ago all these young girls started showing up at Kansas shows, and we didn’t know what was going on. I said, ‘How are you a fan of this band? You’re too young to really, you know…'”

Greer wondered if the young fans had picked up their parents’ musical tastes, but according to him, “They said, ‘No, We know about you from Supernatural… they play your song on there.” Platt thanked the cast for “restoring our faith in the youth of America.”

While some listeners may have only discovered Kansas thanks to the show, the actors have been familiar with it since long before there was a Supernatural. “You guys have been a soundtrack to my life,” said Ackles.

Airing on The CW, the final season of Supernatural stars Jensen Ackles, Jared Padalecki, Misha Collins and Alexander Calvert. The final episodes are expected to premiere this fall.

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