Another great BOC tune featuring Allen Lanier is "Joan Crawford" I suggest the live version from 1981 from Hollywood Florida. BOC also does an even better cover of "Born To Be Wild" during that show as well. I recorded that simulcast concert and have been listening to it for over 40 years.
6:23 Search "Blue Oyster Cult Live 1976 - 5 Guitars / Born To Be Wild" so you can watch them live and see exactly how they were making all that 'noise'. Bonus 5 guitars before BTBW to watch them all, yes even the drummer, play guitar.
This was often either the opener or closer in the early days, I still prefer John Jay and Steppenwolf but this is always a great cover, often leads into Eric and Buck, crossing their guitar necks together making all kinds of feedback and cool sounds. They were so great, live or studio, you cannot go wrong. Do, Hot Rails to Hell from the same album, next, another banger. Enjoy! 🔥🎵🎸🎤🎸🎤🎸🎶🔥
This was often either the opener or closer in the early days, I still prefer John Jay and Steppenwolf but this is always a great cover, often leads into Eric and Buck, crossing their guitar necks together making all kinds of feedback and cool sounds. They were so great, live or studio, you cannot go wrong. Do, Hot Rails to Hell from the same album, next, another banger. Enjoy! 🔥🎵🎸🎤🎸🎤🎸🎶🔥
I was hoping someone was going to point out the signature "guitar-slashing" when this was played. You can even hear it if you're familiar with it. And even though you've already reacted to the studio version, Joe's signature piece, "Hot Rails To Hell" is unparalleled on OYFOOYK. Dharma's spine-bending closing solo on that one is mesmerizing.
The original artist is Steppenwolf. The organist is Allen Lanier.
Saw them perform this live at the Boston Garden. It was insane! Started with Eric Bloom coming out on stage on a Harley.
Another great BOC tune featuring Allen Lanier is "Joan Crawford" I suggest the live version from 1981 from Hollywood Florida. BOC also does an even better cover of "Born To Be Wild" during that show as well. I recorded that simulcast concert and have been listening to it for over 40 years.
This version from 1974 features original drummer Albert Bouchard and he did indeed employ 2 bass drums.
Then Came the Last Days of May off this album has a guitar solo that weeps
It's the best version of the song.
This entire album is legendary. The Subhuman will send you into bliss
I saw them do this live and Eric rode a Harley onto the stage.
The original drummer,Albert Bouchard,gets better and better with each listen. Dude was.....FUN to listen to! More Secret Treaties, please. 🍺🤘✌️
Same album Maserati GT(I aint got You) jimmy reed cover
Although I think their version is a nod to the Yardbirds.
Anybody gonna tell him about Buck and Eric scraping and sliding their SG guitar necks together in the finale of the tune? 🤘🤘🤘
Hey! we all miss you&your wife doin the show!
This was a great encore
Flash Explosions Lasers
Smoke machines and
Motorcycles on Stage
Amazing Cover
6:23 Search "Blue Oyster Cult Live 1976 - 5 Guitars / Born To Be Wild" so you can watch them live and see exactly how they were making all that 'noise'. Bonus 5 guitars before BTBW to watch them all, yes even the drummer, play guitar.
This was often either the opener or closer in the early days, I still prefer John Jay and Steppenwolf but this is always a great cover, often leads into Eric and Buck, crossing their guitar necks together making all kinds of feedback and cool sounds. They were so great, live or studio, you cannot go wrong. Do, Hot Rails to Hell from the same album, next, another banger. Enjoy!
🔥🎵🎸🎤🎸🎤🎸🎶🔥
I could'a used a little more STUN GUITAR
I tried to figure out what a stun guitar was for years, lol.
Steppewolf.
great cover, but not ad good as their cover of Be My Baby, which I believe you reacted to already.
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Who is recommending these songs man, There are so many better savvy
This was often either the opener or closer in the early days, I still prefer John Jay and Steppenwolf but this is always a great cover, often leads into Eric and Buck, crossing their guitar necks together making all kinds of feedback and cool sounds. They were so great, live or studio, you cannot go wrong. Do, Hot Rails to Hell from the same album, next, another banger. Enjoy!
🔥🎵🎸🎤🎸🎤🎸🎶🔥
I was hoping someone was going to point out the signature "guitar-slashing" when this was played. You can even hear it if you're familiar with it. And even though you've already reacted to the studio version, Joe's signature piece, "Hot Rails To Hell" is unparalleled on OYFOOYK. Dharma's spine-bending closing solo on that one is mesmerizing.