Yup and Brad Delp, RIP, didn't realize there wasn't anyone else in the band after roughly 8 months. Only one song was recorded in LA off this album with the entire band. Unfortunately, I couldn't tell you. There is a good documentary from Japan I believe with English subtitles. If you're a fan, it is worth checking out.
strange that Barry Goudreau still sounds like Boston more than Tom does (Barry is the true sound of Boston, thats why Tom wont sue him)...Tom thought about it when Barry went solo and when he also did RTZ. Both sound like Boston. You cant sue for a sound you didnt invent. All Tom does is sue people and have hissy fits and not record until he gets his way
@@netrioter Sure you can. You can sue whoever for whatever whenever you want. CCR Sued John Fogerty for sounding too much like John Fogerty on his solo album...
I'd suspect, literally 0. Certainly not of their debut record, I mean cmon. The closest I could think of is maybe Appetite for Destruction? I've heard a LOT of the songs off of that record on the radio. I just love Boston so much though I can't even hardly articulate it into words lol. They're insanely good.
Being 59 years old, I would have never imagined guys who weren't even born yet would appreciate the music I grew up listening to. You both are truly free thinkers and appreciate ALL good music.
The quality and diversity of music up until 2000 is amazing, so I think people will always listen to it. Amazing amazing music, from more interesting times. Rock on!
Born in 99’, my dad is 63 and most of my musical taste comes from him. Love me some Boston, Zep, the Beatles, to name a few. So much love for the 60’s, 70’s and 80’s rock!
I was born in 1969. Imagine being a kid becoming a teenager while Boston, Kansas, Styx, Journey, REO Speedwagon, Rush, Foreigner, Lynyrd Skynyrd, and other anthem rock or arena rock bands were following up on the gems of The Who, The Doors, The Stones, Led Zeppelin and Hendrix. How can my generation not be moved by passionate and highly refined rock-n-roll! We had no choice because the music was that good. It is forever a part of what has influenced us as individuals. Suggestion: "Feels Like the First Time" by Foreigner. It's on point throughout.
This album has a strong case for greatest of all time. It's right up there with Thriller, Hotel California, Zeppelin IV, Rumors, Dark Side of the Moon.. just phenomenal album
This album for sure goes down as one of the all time great classic rock albums. The way they layered their guitars and vocals influenced many future bands like The Smashing Pumpkins.
armadillotoe: if you didn't live it, you'll never get it. Boston is what you get if Meatloaf dropped 3 "Bat Out Of Hell" albums. I'm not sure if we could ever explain it but don't go to your grave worrying about it. Other generations will figure it out as they go.
I think i have bought this at least three times! 1st on cassette! Twice on CD- me ex-wife kept the first CD, had to get it again! Well worth! And when i saw them live, it was such a transcending and spiritual thing for me! IT WAS PERFECT!
More Than a Feeling is every bit as iconic as Foreplay/Long Time and yeah, I'd love to hear this review next. I mean really, they should just review the whole debut album in one shot.
I always joke that you can’t listen to a Boston song without a smile on your face. But there’s definitely some truth to that. Something magical to their music
The best music ever recorded in someones basement on equipment the guy invented and built. I love Boston's story. Record company says "We like your band and want to give you a record deal." Tom Schulz says "Great." RC - We'll fly you out to L.A. , get you a good producer and start the process." TS - "Yeeaahh no. I need to write and record in my cellar." RC "That's f'n crazy and not how it's done." TS "Well that's the only way it's gonna happen." And the rest is glorious rock and roll history. Boston's unique sound is because Tom with his MIT degree designed and built the effects because he couldn't find them anywhere else. That's New England ingenuity for ya. And yeah guys this is definitely progressive. Mother flippin' cutting edge!
Drew Earthling thanks for great info on this. I saw them in 70’s n 80’s. But was youngster then n never knew this interesting backstory. Thanks for sharing
@@jackijean8805 My pleasure. I was a musician in the Boston area for twenty years or so and was lucky enough to get to fill in on drums for them new years eve gig in 98'. I'll never forget it. You'll never meet guys less full of themselves. Another great story is how their current lead singer Tommy DeCarlo was working at Home depot and had a couple covers of theirs on UA-cam and Tom heard one and called him. Look it up. It's truly the American rock and roll dream.
Really is an awesome story yeah. Tom Scholz is a mastermind. One of the things he built was what he called the "hyperspace pedal" in which he engineered a pedal by fusing components of a Dunlop Wah pedal (i think it was dunlop) and a certain delay pedal. That's that "warbly", "spaceship" sound that you often hear before/after certain guitar phrases. One of the most unique sounds I've ever heard and I've always loved his overall approach to music too.
Guy's, you have just listened to what is considered the BEST produced album EVER!! The work Tom Scholtz did, with his master's degree from MIT, is flawless perfection. Congratulations on a GREAT pick.
matt smith you know what, your name IS actually familiar to me. Did you go to Milford or Lake Forest schools? Or are you related to Val Smith?? Cause she has a couple cousins named Matt. Are you one of them?? 🤔
This here is what I love about this channel. I grew up with this song. Heard it 1000 times.. I've played it in cover bands. But to watch two guys who've never really listened to it before being blown away by it gives me a new found appreciation for it.
Brad Delp was my cousin (my husbands cousin) I never met him. His vocals are just amazing. RIP to suicide/depression. Same for my husband. Love Boston.
Jennifer Delp I'm so sorry for your loss 😢 Suicide & depression, as well as mental illness in general, seem to be an epidemic... It's truly heartbreaking 😢💔 And, yes, Brad's vocals are unbelievable. Boston, *amazing* ❤️
His vocals and the entire production of this album were amazing. I was so sad when I heard of is death. I'm so sorry for your losses. That's a tough battle :-(
IMO, one of the greatest records to ever have a needle layed upon it. The album was certified gold two months after its release, and sold another 500,000 copies within 30 days. It was the highest selling debut album when it came out in 1976 (17 milion copies sold) and remained so until Guns & Roses, Appetite For Destruction was released in 1987 (18 million copies sold) and still is the number 2 all time selling debut album. I was in high school when this came out, it is and will be embedded in my mind forever.......
Tom Scholz was a fuckin production genius. The music and songwriting is incredible, but the most incredible thing about Boston, especially this album is the production. NOBODY heard anything so well produced and the quality of the recordings hold up as much today as when they first came out, unbelievable. Not to mention he built all the production equipment himself and it wasn't even done in some super high end recording studio. I had to give him props, just for anyone who doesn't know. I'm a musician, a bass player and I've done a decent amount of session work, recording on people's tracks and what not, and anyone I know who is into production/engineering sees Tom Schulz as a legend, and he is. He is and will always be HIGHLY respected in the music industry.
He's just the best. The fact that literally EVERY guitarist in the 80s at least tried some of his Rockman gear is a testament to how much respect he got. Nothing shows respect like the voting with your dollars lol.
The album was made with 1 person playing every instrument and 1 singer...they did not even really have a band then it was made in Tom Scholtz basement with Brad Delp coming in later to do the vocals. Tom Scoltz had a master degree from MIT and invented the rockman amplifier to get this distinct sound. Tom Scholtz is a genius.
As sarge 1231 stated Tom Shultz did the entire album in his basement as an electrical engineer for I believe Polaroid. He added the vocals with Brad Delp afterwards. He is truly an amazing songwriter and musician. This album was the most inspiring hard rock album of all time.
I envy George & Ryan in that they're hearing a lot of these songs for the first time. There's something special about discovering a song or band that can't be adequately put into words. I love this channel and you guys make me feel young again!
I'd suggest y'all listen to "More Than A Feeling" or "Peace of Mind" by them next, but if y'all haven't heard those songs you've been living under a rock.. I'll suggest "Amanda"
Amanda is cool because it's on the 2nd album, but the first Boston Album is INCREDIBLE. I really enjoy Amanda, Don't Look Back, and that because they're both VERY Boston, but that first record really holds all of the true gems and secrets to the iconic and legendary band that is: Boston.
Yes, this is one of their most iconic of their hits. It's a super dope song. Badass guitar layering, the engineering was sick, and the songwriting (as usual) was top notch.
@SpeedRacer 650 I never said the greatest. I said the most underrated. People always seem to forget to mention Tom when talking about guitar heroes. They always mention Page, Hendrix, Clapton, Townshend, Beck, etc. I just think Tom deserves to be mentioned in that same category. He's not the greatest. No one is, actually. But he is in the same tier as those whom I referenced.
A lot of people say that this is the most legendary debut album ever, I already listened to the whole album and I think they are correct. This album is pure fire 🔥
1976,if I'm not mistaken!the only thing is about this group, is after the second album, they pretty much faded away after that,but I'm pretty sure they come out with one more,i believe!they were hot when they first come out though!!!
I love Boston. That album was recorded by Tom Scholz who was working as an engineer at Kodak back in the 70's. Music was his hobby. He played all the instruments except the drums. He literally recorded that album in his basement. It was the greatest selling debut album of all time for years till the first Guns n Roses album came out putting back to the number two spot (where I believe it remains today). When the album started to sell Scholz quit his job at Kodak and the rest is history. To this day people talk about the production value of that album and back in the day it was a huge step forward in rock albums. Not bad for a hobbyist in his basement. If you want to dig deeper into that album check out "Gonna Hitch a Ride"....one of their best songs.
To clarify: He played *most* of the instruments. On this track in particular, Tom played all keyboards, bass, and rhythm guitar. Lead guitar was played by Barry Goudreau. Just an amazing record.
Actually, the solo and the electric licks were played by Barry Goudreau on this song. Badass underrated guitarist, you can also hear him on the song "Don't Look Back."
There are some demos of the first LP floating around out there as well as other demo recordings made by Tom. Pretty cool. I am sure it has been mentioned, but 1300 comments take too long to check!, Tom got embroiled in serious litigation after their second LP and it took 7 years before their next epic LP, Third Stage was released. But it is a testament to Boston's sound that Third Stage, and the lead single Amanda, both hit #1 on Billboard It would have been interesting to see what they would have put out in the early and mid 80s if that hadn't happened.
You guys are by far my favorite song interpretation team. Even when you dislike a song that I find solid, you guys always make genuine, thoughtful and valid interpretations. Love you guys.
Weren't prolific? Influential? They had the highest selling debut album of all time for years....Tom designed, patented, then sold the cleanest guitar distortion available, ever. Single string distortion was never the same after the inventions he made. Mind you, this was all done before finger tapping, this was sheer virtuosity. Corporate greed and the hard headedness of Tom towards perfection kept this band from reaching the stratosphere.
@Martin Kulkarni exactly, Kansas, Thin Lizzy, Boston....all extremely influential in their own right, extremely popular, and often underrated when it came to musicical talent.
Yes more than a feelin and peace of mind especially I feel like y’all would like Edit: just went back and listened to that whole first album and it is fire
We all agree it died in the late 90’s Popular music across all genres, pail in comparison to the 30 years that preceded it. Khruangbin is a phenomenal band you should check out. Two fish and an elephant. Anything off their live performance at the villain on UA-cam
I use to think the same thing, I graduated in 1979. But to be honest, there is more variety than ever before now and even better music, the problem is that it is not consolidated into main stream radio stations like it was then. So while there is music out there that is as good it is harder to find and so much much more of it. I mean think of it, back then we did not have the option to listen to music from all over the world. We do now, and news flash, we are not the only country with world class music. It will not be easy, and it will take time, just like I said, you will have to search through a lot of garbage but trust me it is there.
LOL so sad to hear you say this. You have no idea of whats going on in Japan, Sweden, France, Tieland, Puerto Rico and I am just getting started. Just use UA-cam you can find what you want you just have to open your mind and look.
The live version and honestly i dont know if you can find the studio version nor do i know if i have heard it, but it feels like an important point to make.
This channel is what it's all about. Thousands of people of different ages, lifestyles, backgrounds and politics, all "coming together" and enjoying good music. Goes to show, forget what any and all of the politicians and TV News say. We're all friends on this channel. Most of us watching with smiles as we get into the tunes. Mad respect to Lost in Vegas, and each of you reading this and listening.
When I saw Boston on the Patreon site, I had two simultaneous thoughts. "Wow, how have they not done Boston yet" and "George is going to love this". You could pick literally any other song on this album and it's just as good. Even though they aren't my favorite band or anything, this album is undeniable!
Boston is one of those bands that is so solidly ingrained in that 70s/classic rock sound that it can be easy to overlook them. The radio has overplayed them to the point that many people are tired of hearing them, but they're new to you, they're one of the seminal bands of the era. Tom Scholz not only played the majority of the instruments on their records but also revolutionized the recording process, inventing many of the techniques that modern artists may take for granted today. Not to mention the musicianship and arrangements are freakin fantastic. There's not a single element out of place.
Zac d Boston and Steely Dan, two 70s bands where the amount of work that went into the albums is something that will never be repeated, going forward, due to the changing economics of the industry. It is this piece of history that is over, won’t come back, but that’s ok. We can all listen to it forever.
Zac d said, "Tom Scholz not only played the majority of the instruments on their records but also revolutionized the recording process, inventing many of the techniques that modern artists may take for granted today". Zac d what are the exact recording techniques that Tom allegedly invented? Which recording techniques are modern artists taking for granted today? Have you ever been in a major recording studio that used 2 inch analog tape and put tracks down and mixed them? Here is part of the story that Tom conveniently leaves out. When Tom submitted his tracks for the record to producer John Boylan the drum and acoustic instrument racks are not usable for the record because they are to quote Boylan "amateurish". Boylan then hires LA engineer Paul Grupp to teach Tom proper mic technique and how to property record acoustic instruments. Boylan then gives Tom the directive to re-record all drum tracks and acoustic instrument tracks. Tom certainly did not invent any new recording techniques when it came to recording the drums. Even after Tom re-recorded the drum tracks, Boylan still had to clean them up and put noise gates on the drums to get the separation/definition needed for the back beat to come through the mix. Any amateur engineer/producer knows that this is basic recording and production but the genius Tom Scholz did not take care of these basic production and engineering matters before submitting tracks to for the record. Tom spent most of his time getting the guitar and organ tracks to sound the way that they do on the record and they are nothing short of amazing and precedent setting. However, without Boylan's help this record does not sound nearly as good as what it does in terms of production, engineering and mixing. From your post I am willing to bet that you have not spent a lot of time in a top rung analog based 2 inch tape based recording studio. If you care to check my claims, please read the interview that John Boylan gave in Mix Magazine years ago
I recon they have quite a few more golden nuggets other than whats on the debut album. Even then.. one of the best debut albums ever is a record everyone must have!
Brad Delp (Vocals), and Sib Hashian (Drums) have left this world, but this song, and their music will carry rock music's legacy far into the future, for generations to come.
You guys, I lost my dad this month, his favorite band was Boston. I had sent a link of this to him. I had the courage to scroll through his Facebook page only to see had shared this. Thank you so much. Knowing that you guys helped me share something with my dad. Just, thank you.
Considering this album came out in what, 1976? This album was way ahead of its time. Every track was a hit, the band was just ahead of the game, and I say that knowing such masterpieces by other bands came before it. Delp's vocals, Scholz's guitar and keyboards, the rhythm section, everything was so on point and razor sharp, its insane. You just don't hear music on this level anymore except possibly by the classic rock bands that can still pull it off, and there are not many of those bands left. I remember liking this as a kid growing up in the 70s, but I did not truly appreciate it until my adult years.
I saw Boston perform this song live in concert, it was one of the best single performances I’ve ever seen and I been to probably 30 different concerts.
I saw Boston at the Gorge at George, Washington about 95-96. No opening band. They played for over two hours. Somewhere during that, Tom Sholtz comes out in this long green and black cape and starts playing Phantom of the freaking Opera on this huge pipe organ of a thing while the dry ice fog is covering the stage and the sun is setting behind the stage over the Columbia River Gorge. Doesn't get any better than that. Absolutely best concert ever for me.
My uncle turned me on to Boston when they first came out! He passed away three days ago and I wasn't there , so I had my mother play their music for him to let him know I was there with him in spirit. Great band, GREAT Uncle !! I a tribute my love of music to both.
Back in the day we'd get really freaking high and blast this; in the car, eyes closed, chill bumps running down the arms. Best intro piece ever in rock music.
Dudes I’m 64. I grew up with this music. I graduated in 1979. I’m so sorry that you missed out on this music. It’s some of the best music there was besides Led Zeppelin The Beatles things like that I’m sorry that you missed out. They were great they’re gone, but you get to hear them because of modern technology. Glad you can hear it and enjoy love it you guys are great. Just think of me I grew up on a farm bailing hay at this time smoking a big old fatty in my lips and a bottle of Jack Daniels between my legs and my 1970 Chevelle SS 454 wish you guys we’re with me then we had so much fun.
I've said it before, I'll say it again: You guys have a way of giving me a new appreciation of songs I've heard hundreds of times before and just take for granted. And it even goes for songs you haven't reacted to. I find myself listening to songs as if I'm hearing them through a new set of ears. You're much more than a react channel. You're a GD game changer. Hero of War by Rise Against.
Ryan & George - I don't think many Progressive Rock fans would consider this Progressive Rock, however, it isn't far off. I'd describe it as sophisticated feel good Hard Rock with strong Pop sensibilities in the vocal melodies. And, yeah, you can't help but feel good when you listen to Foreplay/Long Time. I've been listening to this song for 42 years and I STILL smile when I hear it. It never gets old, it never gets tired, and it never gets worn out. It is the highlight of one of the greatest Rock albums of all time.
I remember buying this album like it was yesterday. Hadn’t heard a song, bought it for the album cover. Best purchase ever circa 1976. Love your channel guys! 👍🏼
There's something crazy awesome about watching you guys experience this song for the first time! I couldn't stop smiling through the whole playthrough! Thank you!!
Yeah, brings a smile to my heart. Channels like this open everyone up to different cultures. It's like having a mate across the world and showing them something for the first time. So good
I've watched a good % of Lost in Vegas videos and have become a fan. It's upbeat with humor, yet keeping it classy by refraining from negativity. Ryan & George give great perspective with attitude that are worthy of respect. This song has to be my favorite George reaction so far. And my favorite Ryan reaction is to Metallica's song "one". To witness the genuine reaction of pure musical joy as it sweeps over someone when experiencing a song for the first time is truly special. Very entertaining to us viewers and keeps us coming back for more.
Not just for reviews/reactions but for yourselves, I would hardcore recommend you all get this entire first Boston album. It is perfection. The entire thing.
George I love your reaction… Takes me back when oldest son had me watch y’all in his living room when y’all first started. Side note, every song on this album is great. Also, my son is patreon member. Listening to y’all for a few hours now with drinks. I am now a subscriber.
I love how you compared Foreplay to Rush, for the simple reason of the overall sound progressions and talent of the musicianship. Without a doubt, they are very different groups... Boston appealed to the masses where Rush had more of a following.
Boston has one of the most unlikely origin stories. This is off of their debut album. For this album, the band seemingly appeared out of nowhere and dropped an incredible set of classic singles. Pretty much every song off the debut is worth listening to. I think "More than a Feeling" is one of the greatest singles of all time. Boston's debut held the record as the best selling debut album for years. Gn'R finally broke the record with Appetite. Boston was founded by Tom Scholz, an MIT graduate who was passionate about music but was working for Polaroid as an engineer. Scholz's friend Brad Delp, the vocalist in Boston, convinced him to pull together some demos. The result was this album. I think Scholz plays every instrument on the album with the exception of the drums. The album has some of the best production ever, Scholz invented a lot of the guitar effects and recording techniques used. Every part is perfectly played and fitted together like a Swiss watch.
Oh yeah, Tom Scholz is an electronics wizard. No other effects, amps, distortion pedals, delays etc would give him the sound he had in his head so he just made all his own stuff, Rockman. Brilliant musician. Brilliant engineer. There’s some videos of him in his studio on UA-cam recreating several Boston songs on the fly. Interesting to watch his process and candidly discuss how he developed all the Rockman gear he used for the albums.
Yes, just Brad doing the vocals, and Tom played all the instruments because it was recorded as demos. Eddie Kramer said it was presented to him as demos to for production, but Eddie told him it was perfect and to release it as is. :)
@@johncogburn2590 This is false. Tom did not play all of the instrument tracks on this record. Barry plays all electric rhythm guitars on Foreplay and Long Time. Barry also plays the lead guitar solo on Long Time. Fran plays bass on Foreplay. The band as pictured on the back of the record played every track on Let Me Take You Home and that song was entirely recorded in an LA studio. Brad even plays acoustic guitar on Let Me Take You Home. I also call bull on your claim that producer Eddie Kramer said what you claim. The reason being is when producer John Boylan heard the demo tape tracks, Boylan found that the drum tracks and acoustic instrument tracks were not useable for the record because as Boylan stated, they sounded "amateurish". Tom then hired LA engineer Paul Grupp to teach Tom proper mic technique and how to record acoustic instruments. Tom gives a directive that all drum tracks and all acoustic instrument tracks have to be re-recorded before the record moves forward. All drum tracks except for Rock and Roll Band were played by Sib. Jim Masdea played the drums on Rock and Roll Band. A good portion of the production work had to be done at Westlake Studios where the record was mixed on an API console by three people-Tom, Boylan and Warren Dewey. Tom did not have the outboard gear (noise gates, parametric eqs, compressors and expanders) necessary to really get the individual tracks where they needed to be and Tom's Dan Flickinger console did not have the capability to handle mixing or producing the tracks. If you want to do some additional research in to the real story behind this record please read the liner notes to the 2006 Scholz remaster of this record and the interview that producer John Boylan gave in Mix Magazine. Tom has not been the most honest and transparent person when he tells his story and his ego and narcissism have distorted and changed the real story aka the truth dramatically.
Sadly, the lead singer, Brad Delp committed suicide in 2007. This record was recorded in Tom Scholz's basement in Boston. Tom was the mastermind behind this band, he wrote most of the songs and played most of the instruments on this record. After it was done, the company execs wanted to meet the band; the problem was, was that there wasn't one. Tom played most of the instruments himself, and had Brad come and sing vocals. All of the songs were written by Tom or with him and Brad Delp. He had to rush around and hire people to fill out his band. In reality, Tom was/is Boston.
I grew up listening to Boston, but I never knew that! Tom Scholz in one talented guy. Wow! He did most of those instruments himself in his basment? That's amazing!
One thing not many people realize was that their first album wasn't recorded entirely in Tom's basement, the last track on the album "Let Me Take You Home Tonight" was actually recorded in LA in the studio, hence why the last song seems out of place and doesn't quite fit with the rest of the songs musically or by sound.
Tom also build most of the equipment/sound processing devices to get the sound he wanted for this. He was essentially an electronics genius with an ear and talent for rock music.
Tom was also the first (from my understanding) to do direct recording for guitar, rather than putting a microphone on an amp. He developed the first distortion pedal that had amp simulation built in so that recording direct from the pedal sounded decent. He was a home studio innovator. As for Brad, his death really got to me. Hard to believe that someone who sang such uplifting songs so passionately was suffering from depression. He was one of rock's greatest vocalists.
I LOVE you guys... hearing this stuff for the first time. It's like you came to visit to hear my whole record collection of my youth! Fun fact: Tom Scholz recorded that whole album in his basement with his own equipment! This was the same era that the Cars came out with their groundbreaking album too! My mom helped the Cars repair one of their amps while she was working as an electronics technician for DEC or Digital Equipment Corporation right before they came out with their first album in Boston.
The fact Scholz recorded nearly all of this album in his basement is so unbelievable to me! Even recorded this on a $100 Yamaha instead of a fancy guitar the label wanted him to use lol
You gentlemen made my day, I have been a huge fan of BOSTON (My very 1st Album I ever bought) and I have seen 5 different "youtubers REACT to Foreplay/LONG TIME" and you guys had the best reaction, best commentary, you two looked like you were really having a blast. THANK YOU SO MUCH! (I don't think I've hit "like" & "SUBSCRIBED" faster!)
It makes my heart Happy that you liked this!! Boston is one of my all-time favorite bands!! RIP Brad Delp... It's so sad that despite how positive and uplifting most of their music is, the depression that Brad suffered from was too heavy to bear. You just never know what some folks are going through... Please react to Steely Dan!! Black Cow, caves of Altamira, or pretty much anything except for Reelin' in the Years or Do it Again!!!
@@jorelcastro9549 which one, they have two songs, one "your gold teeth" and "your gold teeth 2". One is on be countdown to extacy, then other I believe on pretzel logic...? Can't remember at the moment ...
Margaret, I had tears in my eyes watching Ryan & George listening to this. I just came off watching their R&B BBQ playlist vid, and the heartbreaking coincidence of Brad committing suicide using a BBQ in the bathroom was not lost on me. 💔
this shit blew my mind at 14 in 1976... love to see 2019 dudes digging it... hope you are listening to this at 800 watts minimum quality stereo and not a PC
SirWrecksy ...we used to have "stereo " parties where you brought your best amp [Vox}, turntable [Technics]'speakers[JBL or Bose] etc. and sit in the middle with it all around and jam! Damn ...havin flashbacks ...where's my pipe..?
I was 15 when this came out! Different sound at the time! You have to listen to this cranked and a little herbal refreshment doesn't hurt😌I also saw them a yr. After this album was released💫Also, I happen to live next door, Rhode Island😃✌😅👍💕
IDK If anyone has said this but Boston is basically A ONE MAN BAND! Tom Scholz on the very song you listened to recorded and wrote the organ, all guitar parts, bass and even some of the drums!!!(not sure I heard he had a drummer come in) Singer Brad Delp came in to record vocals and didn’t even know there was no band when he heard the recordings Also recorded all of this in his garage or basement..something like that. Tom also invented guitar sound equipment that would become huge for big time musicians in the 70s and 80s Have not requested a song in a long time but really you guys got to do the Prog Godfathers! King Crimson 21st century schizoid man Love the channel guys!
There was a drummer on the first album, Sib Hashian IIRC. Agree that our favourite free thinkers should try some Crimson but I'd edge towards the mid '70s albums Larks - Red. Maybe "Starless" or "Lark's Tongues in Aspic II" if they're feeling particularly adventurous :)
Most everything was performed by Scholz on the first record, but there were some guitars and bass performed by the members who would become Boston (most notably on Let Me Take You Home Tonight), and Sid Hashian performed all the drums except Rock n Roll Band, which were performed by Jim Masdea.
Spot on comment. Scholz had a sonic vision of what this album should be and when the audio tech of the day couldn't get him all the way to the sound he envisioned, he invented it. It should also be mentioned that live performances of this music delivered at this same level of excellence.
That they were basically a one-man band lead by a man inventing his own tech is one of the things that dinged their reputation. Another factor was their style. Boston played arena rock that they couldn't even really play in arenas. That is just about the least cool thing a punk can think of.
@@Wolfncsupack42 man they still to this day play EVERY SINGLE SONG from the first Boston album on the radio in New England, and I never turn it off haha. Agreed on Boston > Rush too
Enjoy your reaction videos. Thank you so much!!! I was a sunny, nearly Black girl (still a Black girl) that loved rock. This music is the blues! Love ❤️ this song! Amazing group! Amazing arrangement! I never tire of Boston. But this song is amazing!! You. Will love Traffic since you enjoy Boston. Traffic hit; “Low Spark of High Heeled Boys” Steve Winwood was once with the Spencer Davis Group. Famous 60s song “Give me Some Lov’n”
dude , Tom Shultz did all instruments, engineering and recording of this album in his friggin BASEMENT.
Yup and Brad Delp, RIP, didn't realize there wasn't anyone else in the band after roughly 8 months. Only one song was recorded in LA off this album with the entire band. Unfortunately, I couldn't tell you. There is a good documentary from Japan I believe with English subtitles. If you're a fan, it is worth checking out.
The three guitar solos on "Long Time" are played by Barry Goudreau en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Foreplay/Long_Time
strange that Barry Goudreau still sounds like Boston more than Tom does (Barry is the true sound of Boston, thats why Tom wont sue him)...Tom thought about it when Barry went solo and when he also did RTZ. Both sound like Boston. You cant sue for a sound you didnt invent. All Tom does is sue people and have hissy fits and not record until he gets his way
@@netrioter Sure you can. You can sue whoever for whatever whenever you want. CCR Sued John Fogerty for sounding too much like John Fogerty on his solo album...
Yes but he still had to put a band together after all.
Every song on their first album was played on the air. Every single track. How many bands can say that? :)
I'd suspect, literally 0. Certainly not of their debut record, I mean cmon. The closest I could think of is maybe Appetite for Destruction? I've heard a LOT of the songs off of that record on the radio. I just love Boston so much though I can't even hardly articulate it into words lol. They're insanely good.
@@djjazzyjeff1232 Counting Crows, maybe not all but a lot
And every instrument played by Tom Scholz in his basement. Sib initially recorded the drums but Tom replaced the tracks with his own drumming.
Oasis.
Largest selling debut album in history until Men at Work. Yuk.
Boston should be inducted in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2020
The fact that theyre not already is absolutely misunderstood 💯
Amen. One of the best ever.
I've never agreed with a comment more
Dam they are not in yet?? Wow that's a travesty
Found out the other day that are eligible for 2020. So when it comes to vote. Let's vote to get them in.
Being 59 years old, I would have never imagined guys who weren't even born yet would appreciate the music I grew up listening to. You both are truly free thinkers and appreciate ALL good music.
i had an old man with great musical taste. i miss that old bastard
The quality and diversity of music up until 2000 is amazing, so I think people will always listen to it. Amazing amazing music, from more interesting times. Rock on!
Right...I'll be 60 this month!
I’m 59 and will never get tired of this album. Tom Scholz did all the musical instruments except for the drums. All in his basement.
Born in 99’, my dad is 63 and most of my musical taste comes from him. Love me some Boston, Zep, the Beatles, to name a few. So much love for the 60’s, 70’s and 80’s rock!
The whole damn album is awesome. Not a bad song on it.
Todd Newton yeah, some albums need to be listened to from beginning to end.
@@justjudijjb3455 ....this one should be required listening in all music studies, for all genres!
The way it used to be. No cutting corners, nothing thrown together. Quality.
Damn straight!
True. AAA - Absolutely awesome album.
I was born in 1969. Imagine being a kid becoming a teenager while Boston, Kansas, Styx, Journey, REO Speedwagon, Rush, Foreigner, Lynyrd Skynyrd, and other anthem rock or arena rock bands were following up on the gems of The Who, The Doors, The Stones, Led Zeppelin and Hendrix. How can my generation not be moved by passionate and highly refined rock-n-roll! We had no choice because the music was that good. It is forever a part of what has influenced us as individuals.
Suggestion: "Feels Like the First Time" by Foreigner. It's on point throughout.
I was born in 62. What you said times ten.
Daniel Evans me too!
@@amandahowell9847 We were spoiled. Huh?
'67 here... I miss them days... music was pure and not canned
61 here, we were extremely fortunate to experience the best of RnR.
RIP Bradley Delp The Voice Of An Angel!
Arguably the greatest debut rock album in the history of recorded music.
Can you say...marathon material...🙂😎
It is. Too bad every other album sucks
Yes 👍🏻 Inwould say its number one ☝️
One of the greatest start to finish albums of all time
on my 3rd copy of the vinyl :)
@@jackassplus my pops used to play his copy all the time when I was younger.
A perfect rock n’ roll album !
This album has a strong case for greatest of all time. It's right up there with Thriller, Hotel California, Zeppelin IV, Rumors, Dark Side of the Moon.. just phenomenal album
Every song is great!!
This album for sure goes down as one of the all time great classic rock albums. The way they layered their guitars and vocals influenced many future bands like The Smashing Pumpkins.
You've gotta have Moving Pictures in that list
@@Whovian1029 was just listing examples lol
It really does. They may as well have released the ENTIRE ALBUM as singles, because all the songs are THAT GOOD.
RIP Brad Delp, one of the most amazing singers in rock history! Boston makes me happy!
He really was an incredible singer.
Just a pity he was just a teeny bit perverted.
Delp did all of the vocals, including harmonies, on this album. A tremendous singer with incredible range.
One of rocks most under appreciated voices. He was phenomenal
First song on their first album, This is how they introduced themselves to the world. EPIC!
Seriously!
Third song on their first album. First was More than a Feeling, followed by Peace of Mind.
One of the best-engineered albums of its time.
If not THE best.
And it was made(most of it) in Scholz' basement.
armadillotoe: if you didn't live it, you'll never get it. Boston is what you get if Meatloaf dropped 3 "Bat Out Of Hell" albums. I'm not sure if we could ever explain it but don't go to your grave worrying about it. Other generations will figure it out as they go.
Epic!!!
yes, the production must be given credit on this album, it cant be praised enough
When this album dropped, everyone had it. Not two or three of your friends, everyone you knew bought this album..
Kemper Watson 💯
I think i have bought this at least three times! 1st on cassette! Twice on CD- me ex-wife kept the first CD, had to get it again! Well worth! And when i saw them live, it was such a transcending and spiritual thing for me! IT WAS PERFECT!
My dad still has a cd of Boston in his car. This song is awesome
Just like Frampton Comes Alive!
YUP!!
Boston - More Than A Feeling.
Definitely!
SDMFAnthony.. more than a feeling brings me back to my teenage years in the mid to late 70s I love that song
@Uranium4ever what about "Hitch a ride"
More Than a Feeling is every bit as iconic as Foreplay/Long Time and yeah, I'd love to hear this review next. I mean really, they should just review the whole debut album in one shot.
More Than A Feeling has more.. feeling.. to it. In the pants.
I always joke that you can’t listen to a Boston song without a smile on your face. But there’s definitely some truth to that. Something magical to their music
More Than a Feeling... The very definition of classic rock
No question about it!!
The best music ever recorded in someones basement on equipment the guy invented and built. I love Boston's story. Record company says "We like your band and want to give you a record deal." Tom Schulz says "Great." RC - We'll fly you out to L.A. , get you a good producer and start the process." TS - "Yeeaahh no. I need to write and record in my cellar." RC "That's f'n crazy and not how it's done." TS "Well that's the only way it's gonna happen." And the rest is glorious rock and roll history. Boston's unique sound is because Tom with his MIT degree designed and built the effects because he couldn't find them anywhere else. That's New England ingenuity for ya. And yeah guys this is definitely progressive. Mother flippin' cutting edge!
Geez. I didn’t know that! That makes the album even MORE impressive!!
Drew Earthling thanks for great info on this. I saw them in 70’s n 80’s. But was youngster then n never knew this interesting backstory. Thanks for sharing
@@jackijean8805 My pleasure. I was a musician in the Boston area for twenty years or so and was lucky enough to get to fill in on drums for them new years eve gig in 98'. I'll never forget it. You'll never meet guys less full of themselves. Another great story is how their current lead singer Tommy DeCarlo was working at Home depot and had a couple covers of theirs on UA-cam and Tom heard one and called him. Look it up. It's truly the American rock and roll dream.
Really is an awesome story yeah. Tom Scholz is a mastermind. One of the things he built was what he called the "hyperspace pedal" in which he engineered a pedal by fusing components of a Dunlop Wah pedal (i think it was dunlop) and a certain delay pedal. That's that "warbly", "spaceship" sound that you often hear before/after certain guitar phrases. One of the most unique sounds I've ever heard and I've always loved his overall approach to music too.
He used his own pedal he invented called a "Rocket Man" I believe
Guy's, you have just listened to what is considered the BEST produced album EVER!! The work Tom Scholtz did, with his master's degree from MIT, is flawless perfection. Congratulations on a GREAT pick.
Craig Miles thanks for pointing this out. The truth for sure!
Probably one of the greatest albums of all time, except the last song which is just average. Every other song is "5 stars" to me.
Craig Miles don’t forget his Rockman effects. When they came out, I rushed to buy those suckers.
Spelled "Scholz". Credit where credit is due. Great comment. I concur!
Definitely! Although this version sounds different to the original... Is it remastered?
“I’ve got to keep on chasing that dream, though I may never find it, I’m always just behind it.” Life, in one sentence...
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matt smith do I? So does your M. I remember you from kindergarten 🤣😂👏
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matt smith you know what, your name IS actually familiar to me. Did you go to Milford or Lake Forest schools? Or are you related to Val Smith?? Cause she has a couple cousins named Matt. Are you one of them?? 🤔
The entire debut album rocks from start to finish, not a bad song on the entire album.
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"Let Me Take You Home Tonight" was always the one song that was kind of a drag IMO. EVERY other song is great though.
And that's where you black light bong hit and kick back with this entire album an... feel it!!
Listen to "hitch a ride" just as good. My favorite album of all time
This here is what I love about this channel. I grew up with this song. Heard it 1000 times.. I've played it in cover bands. But to watch two guys who've never really listened to it before being blown away by it gives me a new found appreciation for it.
I could not have said it better myself!!!!
Couldn't have said it better! I love watching someone get off on stuff I have for years! Great channel!
Ya know its kind of like a confirmation of what you already knew and it feels good to know that you were right!!! ;-)
Agreed!
Thank you for expressing what I could not.
Brad Delp was my cousin (my husbands cousin) I never met him. His vocals are just amazing. RIP to suicide/depression. Same for my husband. Love Boston.
Saw them in Buffalo, Halloween night 1987. I was totally amazed at how great his vocals were.
Brad and Tom were both amazing talents gone too soon...... loved every song on both the first albums!
Jennifer Delp I'm so sorry for your loss 😢 Suicide & depression, as well as mental illness in general, seem to be an epidemic... It's truly heartbreaking 😢💔
And, yes, Brad's vocals are unbelievable. Boston, *amazing* ❤️
His vocals and the entire production of this album were amazing. I was so sad when I heard of is death. I'm so sorry for your losses. That's a tough battle :-(
Dude... your video history is a trip haha.
IMO, one of the greatest records to ever have a needle layed upon it. The album was certified gold two months after its release, and sold another 500,000 copies within 30 days. It was the highest selling debut album when it came out in 1976 (17 milion copies sold) and remained so until Guns & Roses, Appetite For Destruction was released in 1987 (18 million copies sold) and still is the number 2 all time selling debut album. I was in high school when this came out, it is and will be embedded in my mind forever.......
Tom Scholz was a fuckin production genius. The music and songwriting is incredible, but the most incredible thing about Boston, especially this album is the production. NOBODY heard anything so well produced and the quality of the recordings hold up as much today as when they first came out, unbelievable. Not to mention he built all the production equipment himself and it wasn't even done in some super high end recording studio. I had to give him props, just for anyone who doesn't know.
I'm a musician, a bass player and I've done a decent amount of session work, recording on people's tracks and what not, and anyone I know who is into production/engineering sees Tom Schulz as a legend, and he is. He is and will always be HIGHLY respected in the music industry.
He's just the best. The fact that literally EVERY guitarist in the 80s at least tried some of his Rockman gear is a testament to how much respect he got. Nothing shows respect like the voting with your dollars lol.
He is a genius
The Rockman, any guitarist from that era knows that name. True genius ahead of his time. No other could ever replicate that 80's sound.
Absolutey right one of the greatest
He literally is a genius. Went to M.I.T.
RIP Brad Delp 1951-2007.
Depression and loneliness suck.
Listen to the rest of this album and definitely check out their second
The album was made with 1 person playing every instrument and 1 singer...they did not even really have a band then it was made in Tom Scholtz basement with Brad Delp coming in later to do the vocals. Tom Scoltz had a master degree from MIT and invented the rockman amplifier to get this distinct sound. Tom Scholtz is a genius.
I thought tom at least got sib for the drums
@@StNick-xd8tx he did!!!
@@jws2 thanks
I never knew that. Wow.
As sarge 1231 stated Tom Shultz did the entire album in his basement as an electrical engineer for I believe Polaroid. He added the vocals with Brad Delp afterwards. He is truly an amazing songwriter and musician. This album was the most inspiring hard rock album of all time.
I envy George & Ryan in that they're hearing a lot of these songs for the first time. There's something special about discovering a song or band that can't be adequately put into words. I love this channel and you guys make me feel young again!
That’s what is so great about art. You create something and it will always be there for new ears or eyes
ROUNDABOUT!!
THAT'S GOT TO BE YOUR NEXT CLASSIC ROCK 😙😙🎶🎵🎵
Yes ?
I’ve been on a Yes kick also .. I like Southside of the Sky
I've Seen All Good People
@@JasonYoast starship trooper for me, actually it gets my baby to sleep. Check out this for a cover ua-cam.com/video/LhCHQPricjo/v-deo.html
One of these days they have to!! I know they have to have seen our comments several times by now.
I'd suggest y'all listen to "More Than A Feeling" or "Peace of Mind" by them next, but if y'all haven't heard those songs you've been living under a rock..
I'll suggest "Amanda"
Both incredible songs and well worth a reaction!!
Amanda is cool because it's on the 2nd album, but the first Boston Album is INCREDIBLE. I really enjoy Amanda, Don't Look Back, and that because they're both VERY Boston, but that first record really holds all of the true gems and secrets to the iconic and legendary band that is: Boston.
@@djjazzyjeff1232 Amanda is from the third album.
Smokin', Hitch A Ride, Don't Look Back, and Cool the Jets are good ones as well
@@MetalOnyxWolf *Cool the engines* - you were close ;)
Boston PEACE OF MIND. The vocals when he actually runs his way up to the high "People livin' in competition" gives me goosebumps every time
All I want is to have my piece of mind😁
HELL YEAH. Best Boston song imo
"He" is guitarist/ singer Tom Shulz. (sp?)
Yes, this is one of their most iconic of their hits. It's a super dope song. Badass guitar layering, the engineering was sick, and the songwriting (as usual) was top notch.
The entire song gives me goosebumps. This album is one of the all time greats
Imagine hearing that shit in 1976 we thought the world was about to end. It was awesome 😎
Right On. , , For Real Music ! ! , I'm glad I was one of those " 70's Kid's " . 🎶 " The Best of Time's "🎶 "STYX". 🇺🇸😎💜😊😀" "😂Alway's" , ,. " C🎷icag😎
Yup. Kiss was hot and along came Boston. It was such a great time for music.
We were so lucky....:)
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This whole album is one of the best recordings of produced sounds ever. Big props to Tom Schultz.
Recorded in his basement! Who needs Abbey road, eh?
And EVERY SONG on this album still receives airplay. You can't say that about many albums. Incredible stuff.
Didn't one of Boston's albums win awards for the "sound"? The way it was produced?
Recorded in his basement
Brad Delp had one of the best voices ever...RIP
Did he take his own life a few years ago? One of my favorite bands.....ever.
Tom Scholz: The most underrated guitarist of all time.
Not just guitarist, producer, songwriter, sound engineer
@@gurnblanstein9816 amazing artist
Underrated in my categories
@SpeedRacer 650 I never said the greatest. I said the most underrated. People always seem to forget to mention Tom when talking about guitar heroes. They always mention Page, Hendrix, Clapton, Townshend, Beck, etc. I just think Tom deserves to be mentioned in that same category. He's not the greatest. No one is, actually. But he is in the same tier as those whom I referenced.
@@coolguitarchannel Glenn Tipton is also one of the most underrated
A lot of people say that this is the most legendary debut album ever, I already listened to the whole album and I think they are correct. This album is pure fire 🔥
It's up there with Led Zeppelin and Are You Experienced.
It's amazing... i completely agree
Best EVER debut album!!!
Again, this was basically made in Scholz “garage” and was so complete that when he shopped it to the label, they released it AS IS.
1976,if I'm not mistaken!the only thing is about this group, is after the second album, they pretty much faded away after that,but I'm pretty sure they come out with one more,i believe!they were hot when they first come out though!!!
I love Boston. That album was recorded by Tom Scholz who was working as an engineer at Kodak back in the 70's. Music was his hobby. He played all the instruments except the drums. He literally recorded that album in his basement. It was the greatest selling debut album of all time for years till the first Guns n Roses album came out putting back to the number two spot (where I believe it remains today). When the album started to sell Scholz quit his job at Kodak and the rest is history. To this day people talk about the production value of that album and back in the day it was a huge step forward in rock albums. Not bad for a hobbyist in his basement. If you want to dig deeper into that album check out "Gonna Hitch a Ride"....one of their best songs.
To clarify: He played *most* of the instruments. On this track in particular, Tom played all keyboards, bass, and rhythm guitar. Lead guitar was played by Barry Goudreau. Just an amazing record.
Actually, the solo and the electric licks were played by Barry Goudreau on this song. Badass underrated guitarist, you can also hear him on the song "Don't Look Back."
Actually he worked for Polaroid..not Eastman-Kodak
I remember people kinda poo pooing Boston after this came out because it was a guy in his basement, and not a real band that could ever tour haha
There are some demos of the first LP floating around out there as well as other demo recordings made by Tom. Pretty cool.
I am sure it has been mentioned, but 1300 comments take too long to check!, Tom got embroiled in serious litigation after their second LP and it took 7 years before their next epic LP, Third Stage was released. But it is a testament to Boston's sound that Third Stage, and the lead single Amanda, both hit #1 on Billboard It would have been interesting to see what they would have put out in the early and mid 80s if that hadn't happened.
Boston is actually the vision of one guy, Tom Scholz and that first album was DIY produced in his basement. It's worth a Google.
You guys are by far my favorite song interpretation team. Even when you dislike a song that I find solid, you guys always make genuine, thoughtful and valid interpretations. Love you guys.
What really sucks is this band keeps getting overlooked for the rock and roll hall of fame
These guy RAWKED. Favorite band.
Seriously? They're not in yet? Took long enough for Journey to get their due too.
What blows my mind is Scholz has an undergrad and masters from MIT in engineering. Unfair for a single man to have that much talent, ha.
They definitely ROCKED & I love Boston -- But they weren't prolific, influential, or impactful as Hall Of Famers should be
Weren't prolific? Influential? They had the highest selling debut album of all time for years....Tom designed, patented, then sold the cleanest guitar distortion available, ever. Single string distortion was never the same after the inventions he made. Mind you, this was all done before finger tapping, this was sheer virtuosity. Corporate greed and the hard headedness of Tom towards perfection kept this band from reaching the stratosphere.
@Martin Kulkarni exactly, Kansas, Thin Lizzy, Boston....all extremely influential in their own right, extremely popular, and often underrated when it came to musicical talent.
"Peace of Mind", "More Than a Feeling", "Smokin'" are good choices to do next!
'Don't look back' and Don't be afraid' is two of my favs!
Yes more than a feelin and peace of mind especially I feel like y’all would like
Edit: just went back and listened to that whole first album and it is fire
@@timriley6496 I would add Feelin Satisfied and Party!
Hitch a ride ....
Andy - More Than a Feeling next! Most iconic ballast of all time and my favorite song. Cry everytime I hear it!
Absolutely no better decade for MUSIC then the 70’s.
My very first concert was Ted Nugent in 1978. Free For All baby! :)
Three Dog Night
We all agree it died in the late 90’s
Popular music across all genres, pail in comparison to the 30 years that preceded it.
Khruangbin is a phenomenal band you should check out. Two fish and an elephant. Anything off their live performance at the villain on UA-cam
I use to think the same thing, I graduated in 1979. But to be honest, there is more variety than ever before now and even better music, the problem is that it is not consolidated into main stream radio stations like it was then. So while there is music out there that is as good it is harder to find and so much much more of it. I mean think of it, back then we did not have the option to listen to music from all over the world. We do now, and news flash, we are not the only country with world class music. It will not be easy, and it will take time, just like I said, you will have to search through a lot of garbage but trust me it is there.
LOL so sad to hear you say this. You have no idea of whats going on in Japan, Sweden, France, Tieland, Puerto Rico and I am just getting started. Just use UA-cam you can find what you want you just have to open your mind and look.
One of the greatest rock and roll records ever recorded. Still to this day stands the test of time. Boston should be in the R&R Hall of Fame no doubt.
You need to listen to the album start to finish...it is simply a masterpiece! RIP Brad Delp
Been into Boston for 40years...never gets old..
Agreed brother! My heart hurt when Brad died, especially how he died.
It is a perfect album for sure. Every song is great.
It is Pink Floyd Dark Side good. Zeppelin 4 Not many reach that status with me.
They need to listen to Don't Look Back as well. The whole album.
Rest in Peace, Brad Delp (singer).
Also remember that drummer Sib Hashian passed away not too long ago, too. :'(
Amen
Definitely not forgetting those vocals after he’s gone. See what I did there? :)
It’s music that has been overplayed so much .its fun to watch someone hear it for the first time because it is one of the greatest rock albums ever
When I was a kid there were 3 albums almost everyone seemed to have. This, Led Zeppelin 4, and Frampton comes alive.
Play the song smokin from boston..same album as more than a feeling
9:45! Now that's a true reaction. Keep it up guys.
May I suggest a little Bob Seger, "Turn the page"
BOOST this!!!!!! Turn the page is an amazing song.
The live version and honestly i dont know if you can find the studio version nor do i know if i have heard it, but it feels like an important point to make.
may i suggest ANYTHING from Steely Dan?...lol..."Royal Scam" is my fave album of theirs
The studio version is on UA-cam. It's a little "raw" or stripped down for me. Still always good to hear an original though.
Any Major Dude Will Tell You, Night Moves and Main Street are great Bob Seger songs, But Turn The Page is the epitome of Bob Seger.
This channel is what it's all about. Thousands of people of different ages, lifestyles, backgrounds and politics, all "coming together" and enjoying good music. Goes to show, forget what any and all of the politicians and TV News say. We're all friends on this channel. Most of us watching with smiles as we get into the tunes. Mad respect to Lost in Vegas, and each of you reading this and listening.
Absolutely.
I freaking love Boston!! Great choice!! Classic!! Love it!!
You guys made me smile like 10 times during this reaction.
When I saw Boston on the Patreon site, I had two simultaneous thoughts. "Wow, how have they not done Boston yet" and "George is going to love this". You could pick literally any other song on this album and it's just as good. Even though they aren't my favorite band or anything, this album is undeniable!
Boston is one of those bands that is so solidly ingrained in that 70s/classic rock sound that it can be easy to overlook them. The radio has overplayed them to the point that many people are tired of hearing them, but they're new to you, they're one of the seminal bands of the era. Tom Scholz not only played the majority of the instruments on their records but also revolutionized the recording process, inventing many of the techniques that modern artists may take for granted today. Not to mention the musicianship and arrangements are freakin fantastic. There's not a single element out of place.
Zac d Boston and Steely Dan, two 70s bands where the amount of work that went into the albums is something that will never be repeated, going forward, due to the changing economics of the industry. It is this piece of history that is over, won’t come back, but that’s ok. We can all listen to it forever.
Zac d 25 million sold. One of the best selling albums ever
Zac d said, "Tom Scholz not only played the majority of the instruments on their records but also revolutionized the recording process, inventing many of the techniques that modern artists may take for granted today".
Zac d what are the exact recording techniques that Tom allegedly invented? Which recording techniques are modern artists taking for granted today? Have you ever been in a major recording studio that used 2 inch analog tape and put tracks down and mixed them?
Here is part of the story that Tom conveniently leaves out. When Tom submitted his tracks for the record to producer John Boylan the drum and acoustic instrument racks are not usable for the record because they are to quote Boylan "amateurish". Boylan then hires LA engineer Paul Grupp to teach Tom proper mic technique and how to property record acoustic instruments. Boylan then gives Tom the directive to re-record all drum tracks and acoustic instrument tracks. Tom certainly did not invent any new recording techniques when it came to recording the drums. Even after Tom re-recorded the drum tracks, Boylan still had to clean them up and put noise gates on the drums to get the separation/definition needed for the back beat to come through the mix. Any amateur engineer/producer knows that this is basic recording and production but the genius Tom Scholz did not take care of these basic production and engineering matters before submitting tracks to for the record.
Tom spent most of his time getting the guitar and organ tracks to sound the way that they do on the record and they are nothing short of amazing and precedent setting. However, without Boylan's help this record does not sound nearly as good as what it does in terms of production, engineering and mixing.
From your post I am willing to bet that you have not spent a lot of time in a top rung analog based 2 inch tape based recording studio. If you care to check my claims, please read the interview that John Boylan gave in Mix Magazine years ago
Boston- More Than A Feeling
The go-to song for testing high end stereo equipment because the song is considered sonically perfect in many ways.
Definitely your next pick from Boston. You more than likely HAVE heard more than a feeling. You'll love it!
I'm betting that he's at least heard Peace of Mind or More Than a Feeling.
Clap clap clap clap clap clap clap . 😊
Boston has so many hits. One of my favorites is Hitch a Ride, for sure One of their best!
Brad delp vocally was amazing on this track. RIP Brad Delp. Thanks guys for the introduction going to look into more Boston.
This is pretty much the highlight. Their debut is one of the best debuts ever but beyond that not so much!
I recon they have quite a few more golden nuggets other than whats on the debut album. Even then.. one of the best debut albums ever is a record everyone must have!
@@jgribhamnz Oh absolutely, it's a must for any record collection.
Third stage was an awesome record
@@essten94 Amanda was cool but I just didn't get that same instant amazing feeling that the debut gives you.
Brad Delp (Vocals), and Sib Hashian (Drums) have left this world, but this song, and their music will carry rock music's legacy far into the future, for generations to come.
Since y'all liked this, if y'all haven't heard it yet, Roundabout by Yes is an excellent song
@@65Jessev Yes! Both Roundabout and I've Seen All Good People are great choices.
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This comment all the way. You guys need to listen to Roundabout now.
Roundabout will blow their mind...
"Fragile" is one of the greatest ALBUMS of all time. Listened to it on headphones when I was 12 and it changed my concept of music.
You guys, I lost my dad this month, his favorite band was Boston. I had sent a link of this to him. I had the courage to scroll through his Facebook page only to see had shared this. Thank you so much. Knowing that you guys helped me share something with my dad. Just, thank you.
Considering this album came out in what, 1976? This album was way ahead of its time. Every track was a hit, the band was just ahead of the game, and I say that knowing such masterpieces by other bands came before it. Delp's vocals, Scholz's guitar and keyboards, the rhythm section, everything was so on point and razor sharp, its insane. You just don't hear music on this level anymore except possibly by the classic rock bands that can still pull it off, and there are not many of those bands left.
I remember liking this as a kid growing up in the 70s, but I did not truly appreciate it until my adult years.
I think it was a rule back then that every rock band had to have an album with a spaceship on the cover.
Feel good Album... Way a head of it's time!!!
This album is a timeless classic. TIMELESS!
The whole album is a masterpiece.
Album cover great too!
This is one of those GOAT albums every song is a hit
I saw Boston perform this song live in concert, it was one of the best single performances I’ve ever seen and I been to probably 30 different concerts.
I saw Boston at the Gorge at George, Washington about 95-96. No opening band. They played for over two hours. Somewhere during that, Tom Sholtz comes out in this long green and black cape and starts playing Phantom of the freaking Opera on this huge pipe organ of a thing while the dry ice fog is covering the stage and the sun is setting behind the stage over the Columbia River Gorge. Doesn't get any better than that. Absolutely best concert ever for me.
You guys should definitely react to Smokin by Boston. You'll probably fall out of your seats with the organ solos.
This
Absolutely the next song they should do! Great tune
yess!!!
organ is killer on that tune
Fun Fact......the song Smokin' is exactly 4 minutes and 20 seconds!!!
My uncle turned me on to Boston when they first came out! He passed away three days ago and I wasn't there , so I had my mother play their music for him to let him know I was there with him in spirit. Great band, GREAT Uncle !! I a tribute my love of music to both.
So very sorry about your loss. And how wonderful that his journey home was so special with the help of Boston
Back in the day we'd get really freaking high and blast this; in the car, eyes closed, chill bumps running down the arms. Best intro piece ever in rock music.
Wasn't alive on its release, but I get goose bumps every time I blast this intro!
Smoke a bunch of weed. Boston, Zeppelin and Floyd and you got a great summer afternoon cruising in an old 1970 Buick Skylark convertible
Ditto!!!!!
Ain't that the truth. Always tryn to pump up the car audio to epic levels
Dudes I’m 64. I grew up with this music. I graduated in 1979. I’m so sorry that you missed out on this music. It’s some of the best music there was besides Led Zeppelin The Beatles things like that I’m sorry that you missed out. They were great they’re gone, but you get to hear them because of modern technology. Glad you can hear it and enjoy love it you guys are great. Just think of me I grew up on a farm bailing hay at this time smoking a big old fatty in my lips and a bottle of Jack Daniels between my legs and my 1970 Chevelle SS 454 wish you guys we’re with me then we had so much fun.
I've said it before, I'll say it again: You guys have a way of giving me a new appreciation of songs I've heard hundreds of times before and just take for granted. And it even goes for songs you haven't reacted to. I find myself listening to songs as if I'm hearing them through a new set of ears. You're much more than a react channel. You're a GD game changer.
Hero of War by Rise Against.
Listening to Boston feels like you're flying a spaceship right into the sun
In a good way :p ha!
Yes. I love a lot of bands and songs but BOSTON lifted me to insane emotional joy.
Ryan & George - I don't think many Progressive Rock fans would consider this Progressive Rock, however, it isn't far off. I'd describe it as sophisticated feel good Hard Rock with strong Pop sensibilities in the vocal melodies. And, yeah, you can't help but feel good when you listen to Foreplay/Long Time. I've been listening to this song for 42 years and I STILL smile when I hear it. It never gets old, it never gets tired, and it never gets worn out. It is the highlight of one of the greatest Rock albums of all time.
I remember buying this album like it was yesterday. Hadn’t heard a song, bought it for the album cover. Best purchase ever circa 1976. Love your channel guys! 👍🏼
Brad Delp had one of the best voices in history!
"I'm a lonely soul" RIP Brad Delp
There's something crazy awesome about watching you guys experience this song for the first time! I couldn't stop smiling through the whole playthrough! Thank you!!
I feel the same way. It's like they are from another planet or something. Like maybe the first time someone sees the ocean or something.
Yeah, brings a smile to my heart. Channels like this open everyone up to different cultures. It's like having a mate across the world and showing them something for the first time. So good
I've watched a good % of Lost in Vegas videos and have become a fan. It's upbeat with humor, yet keeping it classy by refraining from negativity. Ryan & George give great perspective with attitude that are worthy of respect. This song has to be my favorite George reaction so far. And my favorite Ryan reaction is to Metallica's song "one". To witness the genuine reaction of pure musical joy as it sweeps over someone when experiencing a song for the first time is truly special. Very entertaining to us viewers and keeps us coming back for more.
Not just for reviews/reactions but for yourselves, I would hardcore recommend you all get this entire first Boston album. It is perfection. The entire thing.
I came to comment that the whole album is just so good. So easy to put it on and just listen through.
George I love your reaction…
Takes me back when oldest son had me watch y’all in his living room when y’all first started.
Side note, every song on this album is great.
Also, my son is patreon member. Listening to y’all for a few hours now with drinks.
I am now a subscriber.
This whole ALBUM is essentially "Boston - Greatest Hits". Just about every song on their debut album was amazing!
3rd stage had some good ones
I think this the only rock album where every song was played on the radio
Don't look back is really good.
Believe it or not 3rd Stage got me into Boston. Then I started listening to their earlier stuff. Amanda was a massive hit around ‘85.
Their 2nd & 3rd albums weren't as epic but both had great music. Third Stage, Cool the Engines is hardly known and very much underrated.
Two young brothers bopping their heads to Boston is the best thing I've seen all week! KILLIN' ME! Love your channel, keep up the great work!
BOSTON - SMOKIN’!!! BOSTON - SMOKIN’!!! BOSTON - SMOKIN’!!! BOSTON - SMOKIN’!!! BOSTON - SMOKIN’!!! BOSTON - SMOKIN’!!!
Ryan and George would probably like this one over some other suggestions made here.
This guy knows the deal!!!!
Timothy Brice smoking...rock n roll band..hell yeah!
I love how you compared Foreplay to Rush, for the simple reason of the overall sound progressions and talent of the musicianship.
Without a doubt, they are very different groups... Boston appealed to the masses where Rush had more of a following.
Boston has one of the most unlikely origin stories. This is off of their debut album. For this album, the band seemingly appeared out of nowhere and dropped an incredible set of classic singles. Pretty much every song off the debut is worth listening to. I think "More than a Feeling" is one of the greatest singles of all time. Boston's debut held the record as the best selling debut album for years. Gn'R finally broke the record with Appetite. Boston was founded by Tom Scholz, an MIT graduate who was passionate about music but was working for Polaroid as an engineer. Scholz's friend Brad Delp, the vocalist in Boston, convinced him to pull together some demos. The result was this album. I think Scholz plays every instrument on the album with the exception of the drums. The album has some of the best production ever, Scholz invented a lot of the guitar effects and recording techniques used. Every part is perfectly played and fitted together like a Swiss watch.
I didn't know they pieced the instrumental together from one guy's playing. Give me a new found appreciation.
Oh yeah, Tom Scholz is an electronics wizard. No other effects, amps, distortion pedals, delays etc would give him the sound he had in his head so he just made all his own stuff, Rockman. Brilliant musician. Brilliant engineer. There’s some videos of him in his studio on UA-cam recreating several Boston songs on the fly. Interesting to watch his process and candidly discuss how he developed all the Rockman gear he used for the albums.
Yes, just Brad doing the vocals, and Tom played all the instruments because it was recorded as demos. Eddie Kramer said it was presented to him as demos to for production, but Eddie told him it was perfect and to release it as is. :)
@@johncogburn2590 This is false. Tom did not play all of the instrument tracks on this record. Barry plays all electric rhythm guitars on Foreplay and Long Time. Barry also plays the lead guitar solo on Long Time. Fran plays bass on Foreplay. The band as pictured on the back of the record played every track on Let Me Take You Home and that song was entirely recorded in an LA studio. Brad even plays acoustic guitar on Let Me Take You Home.
I also call bull on your claim that producer Eddie Kramer said what you claim. The reason being is when producer John Boylan heard the demo tape tracks, Boylan found that the drum tracks and acoustic instrument tracks were not useable for the record because as Boylan stated, they sounded "amateurish". Tom then hired LA engineer Paul Grupp to teach Tom proper mic technique and how to record acoustic instruments. Tom gives a directive that all drum tracks and all acoustic instrument tracks have to be re-recorded before the record moves forward. All drum tracks except for Rock and Roll Band were played by Sib. Jim Masdea played the drums on Rock and Roll Band.
A good portion of the production work had to be done at Westlake Studios where the record was mixed on an API console by three people-Tom, Boylan and Warren Dewey. Tom did not have the outboard gear (noise gates, parametric eqs, compressors and expanders) necessary to really get the individual tracks where they needed to be and Tom's Dan Flickinger console did not have the capability to handle mixing or producing the tracks.
If you want to do some additional research in to the real story behind this record please read the liner notes to the 2006 Scholz remaster of this record and the interview that producer John Boylan gave in Mix Magazine. Tom has not been the most honest and transparent person when he tells his story and his ego and narcissism have distorted and changed the real story aka the truth dramatically.
Sweet reaction! Y'all should check out some more old school proggish bands. Styx - Renegade.. Kansas - Carry on Wayward Son... YES- Roundabout
Definitely styx-Renegade
Definitely! I miss old school prog rock.
I second all 3 of those suggestions.
Matt Strand YES! Renegade and Carry on Wayward Son would be epic for them to hear!! Anything by Styx!
They would get too hyped over Roundabout
Sadly, the lead singer, Brad Delp committed suicide in 2007. This record was recorded in Tom Scholz's basement in Boston. Tom was the mastermind behind this band, he wrote most of the songs and played most of the instruments on this record. After it was done, the company execs wanted to meet the band; the problem was, was that there wasn't one. Tom played most of the instruments himself, and had Brad come and sing vocals. All of the songs were written by Tom or with him and Brad Delp. He had to rush around and hire people to fill out his band. In reality, Tom was/is Boston.
I grew up listening to Boston, but I never knew that! Tom Scholz in one talented guy. Wow! He did most of those instruments himself in his basment? That's amazing!
One thing not many people realize was that their first album wasn't recorded entirely in Tom's basement, the last track on the album "Let Me Take You Home Tonight" was actually recorded in LA in the studio, hence why the last song seems out of place and doesn't quite fit with the rest of the songs musically or by sound.
Tom also build most of the equipment/sound processing devices to get the sound he wanted for this. He was essentially an electronics genius with an ear and talent for rock music.
Tom was also the first (from my understanding) to do direct recording for guitar, rather than putting a microphone on an amp. He developed the first distortion pedal that had amp simulation built in so that recording direct from the pedal sounded decent. He was a home studio innovator. As for Brad, his death really got to me. Hard to believe that someone who sang such uplifting songs so passionately was suffering from depression. He was one of rock's greatest vocalists.
Heck I can barely play one instrument in my basement 🎸!!!
I LOVE you guys... hearing this stuff for the first time. It's like you came to visit to hear my whole record collection of my youth! Fun fact: Tom Scholz recorded that whole album in his basement with his own equipment! This was the same era that the Cars came out with their groundbreaking album too! My mom helped the Cars repair one of their amps while she was working as an electronics technician for DEC or Digital Equipment Corporation right before they came out with their first album in Boston.
Boston is an outstanding band! RIP to Brad Delp one of the best vocalist
So sad about Brad, and also the loss of Sib Hashian, the drummer in 2017.
Recorded in Tom's basement without Pro Tools or auto tune.
Good show.
Thanks from Las Vegas.
Just subscribed.
Yup
midiot777 and artfully mastered by Wally T!
No pro tools or auto tune then...just killer production by Tom on analog tape
The fact Scholz recorded nearly all of this album in his basement is so unbelievable to me! Even recorded this on a $100 Yamaha instead of a fancy guitar the label wanted him to use lol
And mostly by Tom himself.
If you guys like Boston I bet you'll love Chicago "25 or 6 to 4". Also (as always) Tool "ÆNIMA". Thanks guys, love the videos!
You gentlemen made my day, I have been a huge fan of BOSTON (My very 1st Album I ever bought) and I have seen 5 different "youtubers REACT to Foreplay/LONG TIME" and you guys had the best reaction, best commentary, you two looked like you were really having a blast. THANK YOU SO MUCH! (I don't think I've hit "like" & "SUBSCRIBED" faster!)
You guys don't know how happy it has made me watching you enjoying this song/band. Thanks for 16 minutes of enjoyment. : )
You guys should also try Smokin', Peace of Mind or More Than A Feeling. These are other great Boston songs.
or really every song from this album.
RTZ with Brad and Barry was good too
Boston - Don't look back.
Smokin for sure!!
It makes my heart Happy that you liked this!! Boston is one of my all-time favorite bands!! RIP Brad Delp... It's so sad that despite how positive and uplifting most of their music is, the depression that Brad suffered from was too heavy to bear. You just never know what some folks are going through...
Please react to Steely Dan!!
Black Cow, caves of Altamira, or pretty much anything except for Reelin' in the Years or Do it Again!!!
I'd like to see them do gold teeth by steely
@@jorelcastro9549 which one, they have two songs, one "your gold teeth" and "your gold teeth 2". One is on be countdown to extacy, then other I believe on pretzel logic...? Can't remember at the moment ...
The first one off of countdown to ecstasy
Margaret, I had tears in my eyes watching Ryan & George listening to this. I just came off watching their R&B BBQ playlist vid, and the heartbreaking coincidence of Brad committing suicide using a BBQ in the bathroom was not lost on me. 💔
@@agresticumbra oh, I didn't know that's how he did it. Yikes. :(
This song, especially when combined with the intro is possibly the most iconic rock song of the 70's.
this shit blew my mind at 14 in 1976...
love to see 2019 dudes digging it...
hope you are listening to this at 800 watts minimum quality stereo and not a PC
SirWrecksy ...we used to have "stereo " parties where you brought your best amp [Vox}, turntable [Technics]'speakers[JBL or Bose] etc. and sit in the middle with it all around and jam! Damn ...havin flashbacks ...where's my pipe..?
I was 15. The next 10 years were the best times ever for music in my opinion!
I was 15 when this came out! Different sound at the time! You have to listen to this cranked and a little herbal refreshment doesn't hurt😌I also saw them a yr. After this album was released💫Also, I happen to live next door, Rhode Island😃✌😅👍💕
Turn that shit to 11
IDK If anyone has said this but Boston is basically A ONE MAN BAND! Tom Scholz on the very song you listened to recorded and wrote the organ, all guitar parts, bass and even some of the drums!!!(not sure I heard he had a drummer come in)
Singer Brad Delp came in to record vocals and didn’t even know there was no band when he heard the recordings
Also recorded all of this in his garage or basement..something like that. Tom also invented guitar sound equipment that would become huge for big time musicians in the 70s and 80s
Have not requested a song in a long time but really you guys got to do the Prog Godfathers! King Crimson
21st century schizoid man
Love the channel guys!
There was a drummer on the first album, Sib Hashian IIRC. Agree that our favourite free thinkers should try some Crimson but I'd edge towards the mid '70s albums Larks - Red. Maybe "Starless" or "Lark's Tongues in Aspic II" if they're feeling particularly adventurous :)
The Rocks father in law was the drummer and he died a few years ago
Most everything was performed by Scholz on the first record, but there were some guitars and bass performed by the members who would become Boston (most notably on Let Me Take You Home Tonight), and Sid Hashian performed all the drums except Rock n Roll Band, which were performed by Jim Masdea.
Spot on comment. Scholz had a sonic vision of what this album should be and when the audio tech of the day couldn't get him all the way to the sound he envisioned, he invented it. It should also be mentioned that live performances of this music delivered at this same level of excellence.
That they were basically a one-man band lead by a man inventing his own tech is one of the things that dinged their reputation. Another factor was their style. Boston played arena rock that they couldn't even really play in arenas. That is just about the least cool thing a punk can think of.
The best singer of Rock RIP Brad Delp.
Hell yea
I just love his voice. Rest in peace Brad 🙏🙏🙏
One of my favorites.
Glad you like Boston. I'm 43 Boston has always my favorite band.
You guys oughta check out "More Than A Feeling" by Boston.
Agree!
Agree
Agree
I personally love Peace of Mind a bit more
I love More Than A Feeling. Such raw emotion!
YES - ROUNDABOUT!!! YES - ROUNDABOUT!!! YES - ROUNDABOUT!!! YES - ROUNDABOUT!!! YES - ROUNDABOUT!!! YES - ROUNDABOUT!!!
I’ve often wondered why there aren’t many response videos to this Yes song. It would be right up LIV’s alley
If they like groove they will drool over this one
Second on Roudabout!!! Second on Roudabout!!! Second on Roudabout!!! Second on Roudabout!!! Yes!!!
BOSTON - ROCK & ROLL BAND!!!!
BOSTON - ROCK & ROLL BAND!!!!
BOSTON - ROCK & ROLL BAND!!!!
BOSTON - ROCK & ROLL BAND!!!!
And then Smokin....
@@2869may - Hitch-a-Ride!
@@starttherebellion9146 For sure..! Take Me Home Tonight, Piece Of Mind.... Hell anything of the album
Yes, The entire album. It’s all fire. MORE THAN A FEELING.
Boston >>> Rush
@@Wolfncsupack42 man they still to this day play EVERY SINGLE SONG from the first Boston album on the radio in New England, and I never turn it off haha. Agreed on Boston > Rush too
Enjoy your reaction videos. Thank you so much!!! I was a sunny, nearly Black girl (still a Black girl) that loved rock. This music is the blues! Love ❤️ this song! Amazing group! Amazing arrangement! I never tire of Boston. But this song is amazing!!
You. Will love Traffic since you enjoy Boston. Traffic hit; “Low Spark of High Heeled Boys” Steve Winwood was once with the Spencer Davis Group. Famous 60s song “Give me Some Lov’n”
Now that the Boston can of worms is opened, it's time to dig into some Speedwagon, Styx, ELO, Billy Squier, etc...
I think theyll get a kick out of The Stroke
Swallowtail03 yes to Styx!!!!
Styx and KANSAS definitely.
All these bands suck. Don’t do it guys.
Boston’s awesome clearly...
Boston>Rush
Underrated > Overrated