Brad Delp was one of the greatest rock vocalists who ever lived. 🎤He was a tortured soul who unfortunately took his own life in 2007. He has been sorely missed ever since.
Brad played in a cover band Beatle Juice They played Beatles songs all night at Mosley's on the Charles in Dedham Ma I went up to him and asked if he would play Across the Unverise he looked to the heavens and said I love Across the Unverise with a smile, next song was up and the world moved on
@@31carrier So many talk about Brad's voice, but as you experienced, his smile and heart were even better. What a beautiful, gentle, humble, and caring soul. He was my college roommate's neighbor when he lived in Londonderry, I got to know him a little after 3rd Stage when RTZ was starting to pull together and would run into him around New England over the years. I last saw him about a year after his accident and not long before he left us. I do miss him.
Quite possibly the greatest debut in rock history! Every single song got substantial radio play! Not a bad track on it! Brad Delp’s voice is everything! So underrated and under appreciated!
Not many can come close to a perfect debut album like Boston did. Definitely one of the the top debuts ever, The Cars also had a great debut album. When I think of elite first albums, I think of these two.
Boston is a great American rock band who had their biggest success in the 70's-80's. They had a lot of great songs such as "Foreplay/Long Time", "Peace Of Mind", "Rock & Roll Band", "Don't Look Back", "A Man I'll Never Be", "Feelin' Satisfied", Smokin'", "We're Ready", "Amanda", "Hitch A Ride", "Hollyann", "Cool The Engines" etc.
Yeah, of your suggestions I'd narrow it down to three for a follow-up. "Foreplay / Longtime" - Overall composition and musicianship "Amanda" - If she's diggin the harmonies here, "Amanda" takes it up notch. "Peace of Mind" - We know she loves a good groovy vibe, lol... nice bluesy guitar section, but up-beat. They're all great songs, but those are the three I think would hit her the hardest.
I feel sorry for those of you that did not grow up with these amazing bands. It is hard for me to find anything as uplifting in music today. The 70's and 80's were definitely a great time to be alive for music.
@@johnlongstreth1525 I was born 1970. Grew up in the 80s. . Thank God. The 70s. And. 80s. . Best Rock music ever. I went to ALOT of heavy metal concerts in the 80s. . Good times. . Good memories. . 💯😎🎸🤘😎🎸🤘
The pipes on this man are incredible. I’ve always thought he is the best male rock vocalist of all time. His voice, those blue eyes. So sad he’s gone RIP Brad
You know, I've never heard anyone say a bad word about this song. No matter who you are, it just invites you in with a big friendly smile, and it's glorious. Brad Delp was the lead singer. Amazing voice. Sadly, he suffered from depression, and in 2007 he took his own life. Such a loss. Another thing: everyone who knew him said he was a great person: friendly, kind, gentle, down to earth, a regular guy and a great neighbor (for example, he helped people mow their lawns). When he died, the band's website said "We just lost the nicest guy in rock and roll."
great reaction aileen... over 47 years ago (i.e. september 19, 1976) boston debut self titled album was released. the stunning title track "more than a feeling" took five years for the musical genius tom scholz to complete while working his day job as an engineer for polaroid. the arrangement and all the creative musical instruments were performed by scholz in his studio except for the drums which were developed by jim masdea and played by sib hashian. the lyrics are based on losing someone close and how music allows one to connect to memories from the past. all vocals (lead and backup) where provided by the late brad delp. the album became one of the biggest success stories of the 1970s and still considered one of the best rock albums ever... since the music was entirely created in studio, tom actually put a band together afterwards in order to go on tour. crazy what effect one person's dream can have so many others through music. enjoy and have a good week 😎
Tom was also a genius with a masters degree in electrical engineering. He created many of his own effect pedals and built his entire studio that he recorded Boston I on
This album held the record as the largest selling debut album by any artist for roughly 14 years until it was eclipsed by Guns N Roses' "Appetite for Destruction"
RIP Brad Delp, one of the greatest rock vocalists ever. Incidentally this song has won numerous polls for best rock song of all time and the story of how Tom Scholz basically created the entire album by himself (except for the vocals) in his basement is legendary. Also, this is '70s rock at its finest. This album was released in 1976 and yes, they were from Boston.
While working as an engineer at Polaroid. Dude was designing and engineering all this new music tech that he used on the album in his basement while at the same time writing and composing the music for Boston 1.
Starland vocal band won with the forgotten song afternoon delight meanwhile we still hear Boston songs on the radio to this day, the music of Boston has stood the test of time whereas starland vocal band hasn't even come close
Bigger crime is being omitted from the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame but Sholz refused to acquiesce to record company demands and thus has a strained relationship with the business. No worries his net worth is rumored to be in excess of 100 million.
Did you know Aileen that all the instruments were preformed by one guy in his basement studio in Cambridge MA (next to Boston), He mixed the entire thing in his basement studio, except for the vocals, he found Brad Delp the singer and was amazed at his voice and had him do the vocals. I am from Boston, and know the story, He was signed by the record company after they listened to the album and his production talents, But, But, he had no band... HaHa, He produced everything in his garage as an M.I. T. graduate (Wicked Smahht), So the record company said, he we signed you, but under the condition you have to get a full band so we can tour.... So the creator of all this, Tom Shultz, said, ok, I will get a base player, lead guitarists, and drummer... And the rest is History!! This is my favorite produced song of the 70's... And there is a video on You Tube that shows exactly how he made this Song More than a feeling in his basement while he was in College at famous M.I.T. Everyone that likes this song go check it out, it's amazing the genius Tom Shultz was...........
Jim Masdea played the drums on the demo tapes created in Tom Scholz basement. Sib Hashian played drums on all but one song on the first album (and all songs on the 2nd). Masdea played drums on "Rock 'n Roll Band' on the first album. Hashian played on 3-4 songs on the 3rd album, and Masdea played the rest. Interesting note, neither of them played drums on the "showcase" performance the record company wanted prior to signing Scholz and Delp ot that first contract. David Currier played drums for that "tryout".
@Lookusa That is some fiction for sure. As the other poster pointed out as documented in the liner notes of every copy of this record that was ever made, Sib played drums on all songs except for one and Jim Masdea played drums on that tune. Barry plays on three songs. Fran plays on two songs, and Brad plays acoustic guitar on one song on the record. Tom was forced to tell the truth in sworn legal documents involved in the Goodreu vs Scholz lawsuit Tom most certainly did not mix this record in his home studio. Toms scully 12 track tape machine and console could not begin to handle the mixing of this record. This record was mixed at Westlake Studios. and this is all well documented as fact. All of Brads vocals were recorded in big name studios in LA by Boylan and this is a well documented fact. The band as pictured on the back of this record existed before this record was finished and before any tour was even planned. The band as pictured on the back of the record recorded three songs at The Record Plant LA with Boylan. Only one song made it to the record and that song which was written by Brad was Let Me Take You Home. The band started out being called Mothers Milk, but that name was changed mid recording process at the recommendation of Boylan and Dewey. and Tom had to use what was left of that Mothers milk to do a live show before the record company would sign Tom and Brad. Brad had been singing with Tom on live gigs and other demos years before this record was released. Barry introduced Tom to Brad back in 1969/1970 about the time when Tom auditioned to play keyboards in Barry's band.
1976! We were so spoiled for amazing music in the day! Driving down the road as a teen with music like this song playing for free on our radio... and we just thought this was normal ;-) This song peaked at #5 December 25, 1976 stayed at 5 for 2 weeks. This blows me away because looking back I think it tromps the top 5, but then again there are ones below it form Queen, the Eagles, Elton John, and more that all gave strong competition for air time. see The Real American Top 40 Wiki. As the song says ... I close my eyes and I slipped away!
From Boston's debut album, which is a masterpiece. My favorite Boston song is "Peace of Mind". The lead singer is Brad Delp, who sadly took his own life in 2007.
"Hitch a Ride" the ultimate 70s summer rock anthem. Top down, riding through the New England countryside skipping school with my friends, 8-track blasting - the best of times!!
One of the most perfect songs written, produced and performed with an equally perfect line up of musicians ever! Your face was just like mine when I 1st heard this one about 48yrs ago? I was barely 21myself... and I still get goose bumps everytime...thanks for your reaction...thumbs up and shared👍
I've been around and played bands as a guitarist, 64 years and I've never heard a voice as powerful and prolonged as Brad Delp's.. I understand this was mixed in a basement by one of the bands members who was into that stuff..But the kicker is, they could deliver as good playing LIVE !!! RIP Brad , your missed.
Wasn't just mixed. it was recorded in Tom Sholtz's studio he built in his apartment Basement. Sholtz played everything except the drums on this record. Rest of the band was hired so they could tour. Sholtz has a Master's degree in Engineering from MIT. Built a hugely successful company with the Rockman and Powersoak. When he wanted a particular sound, he invented a device to produce the sound. He also was an excellent Hammond organ player.
@@tomthemusicandoutdoorsguy3376 It is very well documented that this record was mixed at Westlake Studios by Boylan, Warren Dewey and Tom with assistance from Steve Hodge. In addition there are 5 musicians playing instrument tracks in this record other than Tom and Tom was forced to admit this in legal documents involved in the law suit between Tom and Barry
OMG Brad's voice is incredible!! His range and control is outta this world!! The music is awesome but just listen to that voice!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I loved you appricated this!!
This first Boston album is widely regarded to be one of the best debut albums in rock music history. You will probably get a lot of suggestions to work your way through it in sequence. Because this is literally the first song on their first album and this whole album is fire. And you will hear so much variety in it, and you will come to recognize their specific sound, and there is so much good bass guitar playing on some of these songs, and everybody was wonderful. I got to see them as a youngster in 77 and 78, and they were absolutely fantastic shows both times. I have seen several reactors do this after playing this first song, and it is fascinating to watch them fall in love with Boston.
Seeing this on the patreon schedule had me excited to see it since this was my first Boston song like many others I would imagine 😭 Didn’t even take you 2 minutes to start feeling the song with you clapping along and the smiles already ❤️
"Don't Look Back", "Foreplay/Longtime", "Amanda", and "A Man I'll Never Be" are my favorites from Boston. "Don't Look Back" is a speeding ticket song LOL. You'll know what I mean when you hear it. Great reaction as always.
I'm 67. Imagine when this came out and a neighborhood chum and I would ride around in his Pinto(small car) and he hooked up his giant home speakers to his car 8 track player. Beautiful❤
Foreplay/Longtime, Peace of Mind and Amanda are great Boston songs. You know who I have been meaning to recommend. Since you love harmony’s the original Harmony Supergroup from the 60’s. Crosby, Stills and Nash and sometimes Young!! It was a group comprised of great singers from “The Hollies” (Graham Nash), “The Byrds” (David Crosby RIP) and “Buffalo Springfield” (Stephen Stills, Neil Young. See if you can find a version of “Suite Judy Blue Eyes” from Woodstock ‘69. They have tons of great songs and kept reuniting for tours throughout the last 6 decades. They are absolutely awesome. You should definitely give them a listen. “Teach Your Children”, “Love the One Your With”, “The Cost Of Freedom” and “Carry on” are my personal favorites. They have about 20 more great songs as well. Please add them to your playlist you will be happy you did.
When I was in high school I live and worked in a town North of Boston for a landscaper. On Fridays, we used to cut the lawn next to the drummer of Boston, Sib Hashian (R.I.P.)… We would plan so we were eating lunch on the curb on those sunny and warm Fridays. The band would rehearse at his home and we would just sit and listen… Thanks for the warm reminder of this very sentimental memory. Fun reaction and review 👊🏻 Oh, and how about four octave Brad Delp (R.I.P.)
Boston had some great music. It always warms my heart to see a younger generation discover the music I grew up with. Boston had some real rockers, but my favorite song of theirs was a ballad: "Amanda." It's well worth a listen. Loved your reaction, young lady.
I looked out this morning and the sun was gone Turned on some music to start my day I lost myself in a familiar song I closed my eyes and I slipped away It's more than a feeling (more than a feeling) When I hear that old song they used to play (more than a feeling) I begin dreaming (more than a feeling) Till I see Marianne walk away I see my Marianne walkin' away So many people have come and gone Their faces fade as the years go by Yet I still recall as I wander on As clear as the sun in the summer sky It's more than a feeling (more than a feeling) When I hear that old song they used to play (more than a feeling) I begin dreaming (more than a feeling) Till I see Marianne walk away I see my Marianne walkin' away When I'm tired and thinking cold I hide in my music, forget the day And dream of a girl I used to know I closed my eyes and she slipped away She slipped away It's more than a feeling (more than a feeling) When I hear that old song they used to play (more than a feeling) I begin dreaming (more than a feeling) Till I see Marianne walk away
That is the radio version of the song. The album version has another verse before the solo. Every song on the first two albums are all great songs. I would recommend Foreplay/Long Time, Piece of mind, and feeling satisfied as the next songs to react to.
My favorites of Boston are Don't look back, Amanda, Foreplay/Long Time. All of Boston's songs are good though what a great band. Thanks for the reaction.
You just put this album on and listen from beginning to end. Every song is "wow!" with a sound we had never heard the likes of before. Easily among the top rock albums of all time.
Aileen I must admit extreme pride on my part for I saw Boston Live on their first world tour! Brad Delp's voice live was so crazy good! The world lost and incredible singer when he passed... Being a 16 year old during this time was so damn cool! The MUSIC was so damn GOOD! I LOVE how this music grabs your heart, you are someone special...
@RickF940 Impossible to pick top 3, but assuming its rock only, thus excluding the obvious Sinatra, off the top of my head, these guys I would all rank over Delp: Justin Hayward>Moody Blues Greg Lake>King Crimson, ELP John Wetton>Crimson, UK, Asia Steve Walsh>Kansas (70s) David Gilmour>Pink Floyd Phil Collins>Genesis David Pack>Ambrosia Steve Winwood>Traffic etc Donald Fagen>Steely Dan Burton Cummings>Guess Who Enrico Rosenbaum>Gypsy I'm also excluding female singers such as Linda Ronstadt, Karen Carpenter etc
I love watching your reactions to the songs I grew up on! Your love for music is refreshing for the classics! This one in particular is my all time favorite song and band! Brad was so talented!!!!!
More Than a Feeling is one of the most iconic massive hit singles of the 1970s. It was all over the radio in 1976. The entire Boston debut album is fantastic, one of the best debut albums ever. Every song is good. The guitarist playing that searing lead, Tom Scholz, was a creative tech genius who went to MIT and literally created his own guitar technology. Great to see younger generations feel the joy I did at 16 years old when this came out (I immediately bought the album). A soundtrack album to my HS years. Your next song from this album should be Foreplay/Long Time. Just a tip....always best to pick the album version of great songs like this. This was the SHORTER radio edit. The full album version is 4:45 long. Always check the sources!
Look, I love you (in a non stalkerish, don't write poems about you kind of way) but I find it hard to believe that this is the first time you've ever heard this song.
I would have been around 10 or 12 years old when I first heard this song and it was on a record player back in those days which was amazing sound on the right speed of rotation and a good needle on the stylus and a clean nonscratched vinyl record, you just can’t beat that sound unless live and listening to the band, Amazing, thank you for listening to them
I love this album! Some Lore: The first Boston album was recorded primarily in Tom Scholz's basement studio in Watertown, Massachusetts: Scholz, the band's founder, guitarist, and primary songwriter, recorded most of the album himself in his basement studio in the early 1970s. He used devices he invented and played most of the instruments, with Jim Masdea playing drums on the track "Rock and Roll Band". Scholz preferred to record at home because he was used to working alone and didn't like being forced to use the same equipment on the demo. He took a leave of absence from Polaroid to record the album. The band later sent the rest of the members to Los Angeles to make the record label happy. The tapes were transferred to a 24 track deck using a snake run through the basement window of Scholz's home. The band then worked on the vocals in Los Angeles. The album cover was designed by Paula Scher, the Art Director at CBS Records in 1976. Scholz wanted the cover to be tech-like, reflecting his background as an MIT graduate and product engineer at Polaroid.
Growing up in the sixties and seventies, and uni in the early eighties was the best. I was immersed in the best music that was ever going to be. Every year, I went to concerts that are now considered legendary. I’ve seen sabbath, ozzy, skynyrd and the eagles. zz top. srv in austin. so many others. Proposed to my bride on the way home from a Scorpions concert in Saint Petersburg, Florida. I think I love your reactions more than most other on UA-cam because you have this fresh zest and energy and it makes me feel like I did when I was hearing this stuff or seeing it on stage for the first time.
My father introduced me to boston at a very very young age I used to think some of the music sounded like a spaceship!!! They are one of my top 5 favorite bands ever My father passed away 3 days after 9/11 in the same way brad delp did later and i have a tattoo on my arm that is the spaceship/guitar on the first album cover , but with nyc in the bubble A tribute to my father and to new york The words "its been such a long time" on it too Boston has been a regular part of my listening for more than 40 years now and will be til the day i die Ive had the pleasure of seeing them live many times BOSTON FOREVER!!!! BRAD FOREVER MY DAD , JPD, FOREVER ❤ So so very glad you and your wonderful smile reacted to this incredible song
Quintessential 70s rock. Great classic. We all wore out side one of their debut album. If I'm not mistaken, he wrote this while in high school about his cousin he had a crush on.
I love watching you react. You are so real and genuine. You have very clear, intelligent and descriptive narrative and yet you really get into the emotion and feel of a song. That’s what I really love! That’s what I’m here for. You help me relive that first time I heard this song!
Hi Aileen! I really appreciate your reviews of these fantastic bands of yesteryear. As Steve Perry says, I enjoy "rediscovering" these songs with you. When you get emotional, I do as well. I know you are true to your feelings and reactions, making your videos great. I look forward to more of your reaction videos.
Love your reactions! My Boston favorite is HITCH A RIDE. The layered guitar work is AMAZING. ROCK & ROLL BAND is another great tune about them on the rise...love it.
Foreplay/ Longtime by Boston,,, ThereYaGo. Boston's first album was all done in the basement of Tom Schultz the lead guitarist. And the spaceships on the cover of the album are guitars. Brad Delp vocal range is out of this world. So sad he took his own life,, RIP Brad Delp.
Bostons ALL ABOUT souring melodies , in the vocals as well as the guitars , and also memorable riffs that just carry you along , thats why theyre TRULY one of the greats ;)
Brad Delp was one of the greatest rock vocalists who ever lived. 🎤He was a tortured soul who unfortunately took his own life in 2007. He has been sorely missed ever since.
Brad played in a cover band Beatle Juice
They played Beatles songs all night
at Mosley's on the Charles in Dedham Ma
I went up to him and asked if he would play Across the Unverise
he looked to the heavens and said I love Across the Unverise with a smile,
next song was up and the world moved on
Also loved his work in RTZ.
He was the greatest rock vocalist to ever live
@@31carrier So many talk about Brad's voice, but as you experienced, his smile and heart were even better. What a beautiful, gentle, humble, and caring soul. He was my college roommate's neighbor when he lived in Londonderry, I got to know him a little after 3rd Stage when RTZ was starting to pull together and would run into him around New England over the years. I last saw him about a year after his accident and not long before he left us. I do miss him.
@@scottjswenson it was awesome moment in my life i know it sound like BS but it is something I will always remember you are so right my friend
RIP Brad, one of the absolute greatest rock vocalists of all-time.
Brad Delp was a magnificent singer. Too bad he always felt alone. RIP, Brad! Always will be remembered.
Also RIP Sib Hashian, whose daughter is Mrs. Dwayne Johnson btw.
@@brewswillis9783 I did not know that.
Quite possibly the greatest debut in rock history! Every single song got substantial radio play! Not a bad track on it! Brad Delp’s voice is everything! So underrated and under appreciated!
Best selling debut album for 11 years.... Still #2
@@sethbaruti4367 just a typo bro
Hard to believe that song is almost 50 years old. I always said they were ahead of their time.
Crazy part is I remember buying that album new at our local record store on the town square {same square as the Dukes of Hazzard} ✌💖☮
@@SquirminHermanthe1eyedGermanyeah , orange dodge challenger v 8 haul ass ,
Ahead of and right on time 👍
Boston is forever
50 years. Man where has the time go. We old, music is younger than we are. Lol
One of the greatest debut albums in rock history.
Not just great debut but greatest rock album of all time. From first to last song.
Not many can come close to a perfect debut album like Boston did. Definitely one of the the top debuts ever, The Cars also had a great debut album. When I think of elite first albums, I think of these two.
@@paranormalskeptic3893 Meatloaf Bat outta Hell is on that list for me.
@@frogswurld Not a fan, but I have big time respect. I remember my sister listening to that album like crazy.
Every song on this album is an absolute banger!!!
Boston is a great American rock band who had their biggest success in the 70's-80's. They had a lot of great songs such as "Foreplay/Long Time", "Peace Of Mind", "Rock & Roll Band", "Don't Look Back", "A Man I'll Never Be", "Feelin' Satisfied", Smokin'", "We're Ready", "Amanda", "Hitch A Ride", "Hollyann", "Cool The Engines" etc.
Yeah, of your suggestions I'd narrow it down to three for a follow-up.
"Foreplay / Longtime" - Overall composition and musicianship
"Amanda" - If she's diggin the harmonies here, "Amanda" takes it up notch.
"Peace of Mind" - We know she loves a good groovy vibe, lol... nice bluesy guitar section, but up-beat.
They're all great songs, but those are the three I think would hit her the hardest.
66 yo guy here and they were fantastic!!!!!!!!!!!!
All of these are amazing songs, heck just about everything from Boston is amazing.
Thank you for mentioning Hollyann. By far the most perpetually underrated song from Third Stage - and their entire catalog.
All their great songs were on the debut after that kind of copied that formula
Every track on the debut is a banger.
Its kind of weird how good it is......
AMEN TO THAT BROTHER. . i so agree with you on this. Fantastic debut. 💯💯💯💯💯
It might still hold the record for high selling LP debut ever, so good
I feel sorry for those of you that did not grow up with these amazing bands. It is hard for me to find anything as uplifting in music today. The 70's and 80's were definitely a great time to be alive for music.
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I was born 1970. Grew up in the 80s. . Thank God. The 70s. And. 80s. . Best Rock music ever. I went to ALOT of heavy metal concerts in the 80s. . Good times. . Good memories. . 💯😎🎸🤘😎🎸🤘
The pipes on this man are incredible. I’ve always thought he is the best male rock vocalist of all time. His voice, those blue eyes. So sad he’s gone RIP Brad
Well said ❤ spot on
You know, I've never heard anyone say a bad word about this song. No matter who you are, it just invites you in with a big friendly smile, and it's glorious. Brad Delp was the lead singer. Amazing voice. Sadly, he suffered from depression, and in 2007 he took his own life. Such a loss. Another thing: everyone who knew him said he was a great person: friendly, kind, gentle, down to earth, a regular guy and a great neighbor (for example, he helped people mow their lawns). When he died, the band's website said "We just lost the nicest guy in rock and roll."
great reaction aileen... over 47 years ago (i.e. september 19, 1976) boston debut self titled album was released. the stunning title track "more than a feeling" took five years for the musical genius tom scholz to complete while working his day job as an engineer for polaroid. the arrangement and all the creative musical instruments were performed by scholz in his studio except for the drums which were developed by jim masdea and played by sib hashian. the lyrics are based on losing someone close and how music allows one to connect to memories from the past. all vocals (lead and backup) where provided by the late brad delp. the album became one of the biggest success stories of the 1970s and still considered one of the best rock albums ever... since the music was entirely created in studio, tom actually put a band together afterwards in order to go on tour. crazy what effect one person's dream can have so many others through music. enjoy and have a good week 😎
Tom was also a genius with a masters degree in electrical engineering. He created many of his own effect pedals and built his entire studio that he recorded Boston I on
This album held the record as the largest selling debut album by any artist for roughly 14 years until it was eclipsed by Guns N Roses' "Appetite for Destruction"
RIP Brad Delp, one of the greatest rock vocalists ever. Incidentally this song has won numerous polls for best rock song of all time and the story of how Tom Scholz basically created the entire album by himself (except for the vocals) in his basement is legendary.
Also, this is '70s rock at its finest. This album was released in 1976 and yes, they were from Boston.
Sib Hashian and another guy did the drums on that album as well.
AMEN Cardinho -- he deserved a better ending. That VOICE!!
While working as an engineer at Polaroid. Dude was designing and engineering all this new music tech that he used on the album in his basement while at the same time writing and composing the music for Boston 1.
Brad Delp's voice will always be legendary in Rock.
It's absolutely criminal that Boston didn't win the "Best New Artist" Grammy. CRIMINAL!
Or still not featured in "The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame"
Starland vocal band won with the forgotten song afternoon delight meanwhile we still hear Boston songs on the radio to this day, the music of Boston has stood the test of time whereas starland vocal band hasn't even come close
Bigger crime is being omitted from the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame but Sholz refused to acquiesce to record company demands and thus has a strained relationship with the business. No worries his net worth is rumored to be in excess of 100 million.
Did you know Aileen that all the instruments were preformed by one guy in his basement studio in Cambridge MA (next to Boston), He mixed the entire thing in his basement studio, except for the vocals, he found Brad Delp the singer and was amazed at his voice and had him do the vocals. I am from Boston, and know the story, He was signed by the record company after they listened to the album and his production talents, But, But, he had no band... HaHa, He produced everything in his garage as an M.I. T. graduate (Wicked Smahht), So the record company said, he we signed you, but under the condition you have to get a full band so we can tour.... So the creator of all this, Tom Shultz, said, ok, I will get a base player, lead guitarists, and drummer... And the rest is History!! This is my favorite produced song of the 70's... And there is a video on You Tube that shows exactly how he made this Song More than a feeling in his basement while he was in College at famous M.I.T. Everyone that likes this song go check it out, it's amazing the genius Tom Shultz was...........
Jim Masdea played the drums on the demo tapes created in Tom Scholz basement. Sib Hashian played drums on all but one song on the first album (and all songs on the 2nd). Masdea played drums on "Rock 'n Roll Band' on the first album. Hashian played on 3-4 songs on the 3rd album, and Masdea played the rest. Interesting note, neither of them played drums on the "showcase" performance the record company wanted prior to signing Scholz and Delp ot that first contract. David Currier played drums for that "tryout".
@Lookusa That is some fiction for sure. As the other poster pointed out as documented in the liner notes of every copy of this record that was ever made, Sib played drums on all songs except for one and Jim Masdea played drums on that tune. Barry plays on three songs. Fran plays on two songs, and Brad plays acoustic guitar on one song on the record. Tom was forced to tell the truth in sworn legal documents involved in the Goodreu vs Scholz lawsuit
Tom most certainly did not mix this record in his home studio. Toms scully 12 track tape machine and console could not begin to handle the mixing of this record. This record was mixed at Westlake Studios. and this is all well documented as fact. All of Brads vocals were recorded in big name studios in LA by Boylan and this is a well documented fact.
The band as pictured on the back of this record existed before this record was finished and before any tour was even planned. The band as pictured on the back of the record recorded three songs at The Record Plant LA with Boylan. Only one song made it to the record and that song which was written by Brad was Let Me Take You Home. The band started out being called Mothers Milk, but that name was changed mid recording process at the recommendation of Boylan and Dewey. and Tom had to use what was left of that Mothers milk to do a live show before the record company would sign Tom and Brad.
Brad had been singing with Tom on live gigs and other demos years before this record was released. Barry introduced Tom to Brad back in 1969/1970 about the time when Tom auditioned to play keyboards in Barry's band.
1976! We were so spoiled for amazing music in the day! Driving down the road as a teen with music like this song playing for free on our radio... and we just thought this was normal ;-) This song peaked at #5 December 25, 1976 stayed at 5 for 2 weeks. This blows me away because looking back I think it tromps the top 5, but then again there are ones below it form Queen, the Eagles, Elton John, and more that all gave strong competition for air time. see The Real American Top 40 Wiki. As the song says ... I close my eyes and I slipped away!
The riff to 'Don't Look Back' has been living rent free in my head for over four decades. That's the power of melody.
This was More Than a Feeling.
Greatest debut album ever! There's not 1 bad song on it! When he hits those high notes I still get goose bumps.
Best selling debut album for 11 years.... EVERY song got radio play, not many albums can boast that.
Their first album is incredible. Definitely listen to Foreplay/Longtime!
Best selling debut album for 11 years.... EVERY song got radio play, not many albums can boast that.
This whole song was Brad Delp flexing on everyone.
There is no music like this music anymore.
Boston "Smokin" will get you rockin.
It's a fantastic debut album, Aileen. You wouldn't feel you went wrong playing any of the tracks from it. Have a great day!
Best selling debut album for 11 years.... EVERY song got radio play, not many albums can boast that.
RIP Brad Delp. Such a great singer..
From Boston's debut album, which is a masterpiece. My favorite Boston song is "Peace of Mind".
The lead singer is Brad Delp, who sadly took his own life in 2007.
Best selling debut album for 11 years.... EVERY song got radio play, not many albums can boast that.
"Hitch a Ride" the ultimate 70s summer rock anthem. Top down, riding through the New England countryside skipping school with my friends, 8-track blasting - the best of times!!
Brad Delp was very special. A masterpiece of a vocalist.
Welcome to the wonderful world of Boston. RIP to the late great Brad Delp, what a magnificent voice
Legend has it that he's holding that note to this very day
Maybe... 😂
"Amanda" is Boston's only song to reach #1 and it's simply beautiful. Nice contrast to this one. Love your channel! :)
Your reactions are always so wonderful. It’s evident what a true lover of all music you are.
One of the most perfect songs written, produced and performed with an equally perfect line up of musicians ever! Your face was just like mine when I 1st heard this one about 48yrs ago? I was barely 21myself... and I still get goose bumps everytime...thanks for your reaction...thumbs up and shared👍
Boston was way ahead of their time! If you want a good Boston song, just pick one, anyone!!
One of the greatest classic rock songs of all time. I've heard it 1000's of times and still get goosebumps, every time.
I've been around and played bands as a guitarist, 64 years and I've never heard a voice as powerful and prolonged as Brad Delp's.. I understand this was mixed in a basement by one of the bands members who was into that stuff..But the kicker is, they could deliver as good playing LIVE !!! RIP Brad , your missed.
Wasn't just mixed. it was recorded in Tom Sholtz's studio he built in his apartment Basement. Sholtz played everything except the drums on this record. Rest of the band was hired so they could tour. Sholtz has a Master's degree in Engineering from MIT. Built a hugely successful company with the Rockman and Powersoak. When he wanted a particular sound, he invented a device to produce the sound. He also was an excellent Hammond organ player.
@@tomthemusicandoutdoorsguy3376 It is very well documented that this record was mixed at Westlake Studios by Boylan, Warren Dewey and Tom with assistance from Steve Hodge. In addition there are 5 musicians playing instrument tracks in this record other than Tom and Tom was forced to admit this in legal documents involved in the law suit between Tom and Barry
OMG Brad's voice is incredible!! His range and control is outta this world!! The music is awesome but just listen to that voice!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I loved you appricated this!!
This is the radio version. There is another verse to this song
Yep. “So many people have come and gone. Their faces fade as the years go by….” Critical verse
This first Boston album is widely regarded to be one of the best debut albums in rock music history. You will probably get a lot of suggestions to work your way through it in sequence. Because this is literally the first song on their first album and this whole album is fire. And you will hear so much variety in it, and you will come to recognize their specific sound, and there is so much good bass guitar playing on some of these songs, and everybody was wonderful. I got to see them as a youngster in 77 and 78, and they were absolutely fantastic shows both times.
I have seen several reactors do this after playing this first song, and it is fascinating to watch them fall in love with Boston.
😎I believe this song after hearing it for 40 years now is probably the Best Rock Song Ever!
I grew up South of Boston. Boston, Aerosmith, The Cars, J.Geils, all Boston bands.. Pretty good teenage years!!
Seeing this on the patreon schedule had me excited to see it since this was my first Boston song like many others I would imagine 😭 Didn’t even take you 2 minutes to start feeling the song with you clapping along and the smiles already ❤️
RIP Brad. Your voice was an instrument in itself. Boston is gone but not forgotten
"Don't Look Back", "Foreplay/Longtime", "Amanda", and "A Man I'll Never Be" are my favorites from Boston. "Don't Look Back" is a speeding ticket song LOL. You'll know what I mean when you hear it. Great reaction as always.
I'm 67. Imagine when this came out and a neighborhood chum and I would ride around in his Pinto(small car) and he hooked up his giant home speakers to his car 8 track player. Beautiful❤
If your going down the Boston rabbit hole, I suggest, Boston- "Foreplay/Longtime" as your next iconic song by them!
Totally agree!!! Boston were amazing - up there with RUSH!
Every song on this album was a hit. Candidate for the greatest debut album ever. Hopefully, Aileen, you will do "Foreplay / Long Time" next.
Boston really is something special.
Foreplay/Longtime, Peace of Mind and Amanda are great Boston songs. You know who I have been meaning to recommend. Since you love harmony’s the original Harmony Supergroup from the 60’s. Crosby, Stills and Nash and sometimes Young!! It was a group comprised of great singers from “The Hollies” (Graham Nash), “The Byrds” (David Crosby RIP) and “Buffalo Springfield” (Stephen Stills, Neil Young. See if you can find a version of “Suite Judy Blue Eyes” from Woodstock ‘69. They have tons of great songs and kept reuniting for tours throughout the last 6 decades. They are absolutely awesome. You should definitely give them a listen. “Teach Your Children”, “Love the One Your With”, “The Cost Of Freedom” and “Carry on” are my personal favorites. They have about 20 more great songs as well. Please add them to your playlist you will be happy you did.
When I was in high school I live and worked in a town North of Boston for a landscaper. On Fridays, we used to cut the lawn next to the drummer of Boston, Sib Hashian (R.I.P.)… We would plan so we were eating lunch on the curb on those sunny and warm Fridays. The band would rehearse at his home and we would just sit and listen… Thanks for the warm reminder of this very sentimental memory. Fun reaction and review 👊🏻 Oh, and how about four octave Brad Delp (R.I.P.)
Boston had some great music. It always warms my heart to see a younger generation discover the music I grew up with. Boston had some real rockers, but my favorite song of theirs was a ballad: "Amanda." It's well worth a listen. Loved your reaction, young lady.
Brad Delp and Tom Scholz...the dynamic duo
Boston was a band with a timeless sound.
I looked out this morning and the sun was gone
Turned on some music to start my day
I lost myself in a familiar song
I closed my eyes and I slipped away
It's more than a feeling (more than a feeling)
When I hear that old song they used to play (more than a feeling)
I begin dreaming (more than a feeling)
Till I see Marianne walk away
I see my Marianne walkin' away
So many people have come and gone
Their faces fade as the years go by
Yet I still recall as I wander on
As clear as the sun in the summer sky
It's more than a feeling (more than a feeling)
When I hear that old song they used to play (more than a feeling)
I begin dreaming (more than a feeling)
Till I see Marianne walk away
I see my Marianne walkin' away
When I'm tired and thinking cold
I hide in my music, forget the day
And dream of a girl I used to know
I closed my eyes and she slipped away
She slipped away
It's more than a feeling (more than a feeling)
When I hear that old song they used to play (more than a feeling)
I begin dreaming (more than a feeling)
Till I see Marianne walk away
She skipped over the second verse
I’m not much of a reaction guy but love your content Aileen and find myself coming back to your videos all the time. Keep up the good work.
That is the radio version of the song. The album version has another verse before the solo. Every song on the first two albums are all great songs. I would recommend Foreplay/Long Time, Piece of mind, and feeling satisfied as the next songs to react to.
Back in the day this song was on the radio like once every half hour. Awesome opening when the guitar comes in.
Great road to travel down , Boston's First album was full of Hits
Best selling debut album for 11 years.... EVERY song got radio play, not many albums can boast that.
I'm now 66 years old and I tell you it's more than a feeling when I hear this old song they used to play. It was an unreal time to grow up.
Best selling debut album of all time when it was released.
Best selling debut album for 11 years.... still #2.
EVERY song got radio play, not many albums can boast that.
My favorites of Boston are Don't look back, Amanda, Foreplay/Long Time. All of Boston's songs are good though what a great band. Thanks for the reaction.
Aileen pick any Song on the debut album every single song was a hit! The Album name is Boston 🥰🎸
Many (including me) consider this in the top 10 rock and roll debut albums of all time
@@KennethSavage-nn2vv and I will agree with you!!!
@@KennethSavage-nn2vv No one should be arguing with this. It just IS.
@@donkeydarko77 agree 👍🏻
You just put this album on and listen from beginning to end. Every song is "wow!" with a sound we had never heard the likes of before. Easily among the top rock albums of all time.
Classic rock at its finest 🤘🏻🎸🔥
Wow! Brings me back to middle school. This always played on the radio and I burned out my vinyl hearing it sooo many times.
Truly, this is one of the greatest songs of all time!
Aileen I must admit extreme pride on my part for I saw Boston Live on their first world tour! Brad Delp's voice live was so crazy good! The world lost and incredible singer when he passed... Being a 16 year old during this time was so damn cool! The MUSIC was so damn GOOD! I LOVE how this music grabs your heart, you are someone special...
RIP Brad Delp. That whole album is amazing. Also check out "Don't look Back" and "A Man I'll never Be". Keep rocking Girl!
Possibly the greatest song of all time, my only regret is never seeing them perform live.
100% Brad is in my opinion one of the 3 greatest voices in rock history.
😮🤪
@@kbrewski1 u agree or disagree?
@@RickF940
Not even close. He had a good voice, but no where near one of the top 3.
@@kbrewski1 so what is your top 3?
Mine is Steve Perry, Robert Plant, Brad
@RickF940
Impossible to pick top 3, but assuming its rock only, thus excluding the obvious Sinatra, off the top of my head, these guys I would all rank over Delp:
Justin Hayward>Moody Blues
Greg Lake>King Crimson, ELP
John Wetton>Crimson, UK, Asia
Steve Walsh>Kansas (70s)
David Gilmour>Pink Floyd
Phil Collins>Genesis
David Pack>Ambrosia
Steve Winwood>Traffic etc
Donald Fagen>Steely Dan
Burton Cummings>Guess Who
Enrico Rosenbaum>Gypsy
I'm also excluding female singers such as Linda Ronstadt, Karen Carpenter etc
This song was all over the radio how could you not have heard it
That note reached beyond moon
Just love when youngins finally hear our music............
The drummer is Dwayne The Rock Johnson's father in law.
Sib Hashisn
I love watching your reactions to the songs I grew up on! Your love for music is refreshing for the classics!
This one in particular is my all time favorite song and band! Brad was so talented!!!!!
You will never forget your first time getting Delped.
Indeed. Hearing Boston for the first time was love at first hear. Brad grabbed me with his gorgeous tone and never let go.
More Than a Feeling is one of the most iconic massive hit singles of the 1970s. It was all over the radio in 1976. The entire Boston debut album is fantastic, one of the best debut albums ever. Every song is good. The guitarist playing that searing lead, Tom Scholz, was a creative tech genius who went to MIT and literally created his own guitar technology. Great to see younger generations feel the joy I did at 16 years old when this came out (I immediately bought the album). A soundtrack album to my HS years.
Your next song from this album should be Foreplay/Long Time.
Just a tip....always best to pick the album version of great songs like this. This was the SHORTER radio edit. The full album version is 4:45 long. Always check the sources!
Look, I love you (in a non stalkerish, don't write poems about you kind of way) but I find it hard to believe that this is the first time you've ever heard this song.
Agreed, but, maybe I could pen a few poetic lines if someone forced me to. lol.✌🏼
I saw them live in the UK way way back at a place called Stafford Bingley Hall absolutely awesome concert
i enjoy watching your reactions, and love that you are diving into some classic music
I would have been around 10 or 12 years old when I first heard this song and it was on a record player back in those days which was amazing sound on the right speed of rotation and a good needle on the stylus and a clean nonscratched vinyl record, you just can’t beat that sound unless live and listening to the band, Amazing, thank you for listening to them
I love this album!
Some Lore:
The first Boston album was recorded primarily in Tom Scholz's basement studio in Watertown, Massachusetts:
Scholz, the band's founder, guitarist, and primary songwriter, recorded most of the album himself in his basement studio in the early 1970s. He used devices he invented and played most of the instruments, with Jim Masdea playing drums on the track "Rock and Roll Band".
Scholz preferred to record at home because he was used to working alone and didn't like being forced to use the same equipment on the demo. He took a leave of absence from Polaroid to record the album.
The band later sent the rest of the members to Los Angeles to make the record label happy. The tapes were transferred to a 24 track deck using a snake run through the basement window of Scholz's home. The band then worked on the vocals in Los Angeles.
The album cover was designed by Paula Scher, the Art Director at CBS Records in 1976. Scholz wanted the cover to be tech-like, reflecting his background as an MIT graduate and product engineer at Polaroid.
Growing up in the sixties and seventies, and uni in the early eighties was the best.
I was immersed in the best music that was ever going to be. Every year, I went to concerts that are now considered legendary. I’ve seen sabbath, ozzy, skynyrd and the eagles. zz top. srv in austin. so many others. Proposed to my bride on the way home from a Scorpions concert in Saint Petersburg, Florida.
I think I love your reactions more than most other on UA-cam because you have this fresh zest and energy and it makes me feel like I did when I was hearing this stuff or seeing it on stage for the first time.
This is one of if not the greatest rock songs in history..
RIP Brad Delp one of the cleanest singers of all time .Glad i got to see them live back in the day
One of my favorite songs and videos! Love it!
My father introduced me to boston at a very very young age
I used to think some of the music sounded like a spaceship!!!
They are one of my top 5 favorite bands ever
My father passed away 3 days after 9/11 in the same way brad delp did later and i have a tattoo on my arm that is the spaceship/guitar on the first album cover , but with nyc in the bubble
A tribute to my father and to new york
The words "its been such a long time" on it too
Boston has been a regular part of my listening for more than 40 years now and will be til the day i die
Ive had the pleasure of seeing them live many times
BOSTON FOREVER!!!!
BRAD FOREVER
MY DAD , JPD, FOREVER
❤
So so very glad you and your wonderful smile reacted to this incredible song
Quintessential 70s rock. Great classic. We all wore out side one of their debut album. If I'm not mistaken, he wrote this while in high school about his cousin he had a crush on.
I love watching you react. You are so real and genuine. You have very clear, intelligent and descriptive narrative and yet you really get into the emotion and feel of a song. That’s what I really love! That’s what I’m here for. You help me relive that first time I heard this song!
I saw Boston live many many many years ago, the Singer Brad Delp hit all those high notes, it was an amazing show!
Been listening to this for 48 years and it NEVER gets old
Hi Aileen! I really appreciate your reviews of these fantastic bands of yesteryear. As Steve Perry says, I enjoy "rediscovering" these songs with you. When you get emotional, I do as well. I know you are true to your feelings and reactions, making your videos great. I look forward to more of your reaction videos.
Love your reactions! My Boston favorite is HITCH A RIDE. The layered guitar work is AMAZING. ROCK & ROLL BAND is another great tune about them on the rise...love it.
Foreplay/ Longtime by Boston,,, ThereYaGo. Boston's first album was all done in the basement of Tom Schultz the lead guitarist. And the spaceships on the cover of the album are guitars. Brad Delp vocal range is out of this world. So sad he took his own life,, RIP Brad Delp.
Bostons ALL ABOUT souring melodies , in the vocals as well as the guitars , and also memorable riffs that just carry you along , thats why theyre TRULY one of the greats ;)
Driving back roads listening to Boston has completely cured so many bad jacked up days … I can’t be down when they’re on.
Their whole first album is an absolute joy. React your way through it!
The lead singer, Brad Delp, did all the vocals on their studio albums. Back-up and harmonies.....all the vocals you hear here, are Delp..........
Every song on this their debut album is undeniably a hit
BOSTON - My first rock concert 1979 - 17 years old in Copenhagen - never forget it....
From the number 1 album of all time….period.