This band belongs in the Rock Hall of Fame!! What a fucking crime that they've been ignored!! Very Underrated on all levels...the musicianship alone is outstanding!! Lyrics are just as awesome!! God Bless B.O.C.!!
Absolutely true all they get is 3 songs played on the radio when they have so many great songs what a bunch of bullshit they deserve s lot better then this
I don’t want to make the comment section all depressing but at one point I wanted to end my life, I had Spotify and shuffle and BOC came on and I was suddenly like “who’s that?!?” And I’ve spent days listening to them on repeat over and over their lyrics are beautiful beyond. So thanks BOC for your music. In a way you saved me.
Though I have never been at THAT particular crossroads, BOC has saved me in countless ways over many years; aside from providing musical inspiration to me as a musician, they have helped me though my teens and now my over 50s intellectually and emotionally. I must admit that over 50 years of listening to various music and loving many artists, BOC has proved to be my favorite rock band of all. I am overjoyed that they helped you as you stated. Best to you.
I have been a fan since the late 70's. Most underrated band ever, I even saw you with my husband in my hometown at the Wallace Civic Center!💜 Now I feel old!💜😀
B. O. C. ... Doesn't get any better ... That I know of ... Possibly ... The : Buck Dharma Band ... Basically the same difference ! Love them ! ✓ Carlito ♦️. U. S . A. 💎
They are not only the AMAZING Blue Oyster Cult, but the EXTRA-ORDINARY Blue Oyster Cult. And that is one of the reasons I love them so very much. There ventures into the abstract subject matter, and it being removed from the mundane has always been a comfort and an inspiration.
What a fantastic band BOC is! I've been a fan since around '91, and still I discover treasures like this song! Buck's solo on this is incredible, and Eric's laughter at the end is also something special.
@@sunjester8254 He died from cigarette smoking. My mother and father died from cigarette smoking. I fought cigarette addiction for 40 years and finally quit 5 years and 10 months ago. If you smoke, please stop. It is possible.
Bobby just has a different style, he's no slouch and a total pro. Yeah, I prefer Al just the same but he jeopardized the show one too many times and was dispatched. This live recording needs a remix and the vocals need some tuning. I think the band has always avoided vocal tuning thinking it would make them sound like Cher or something. Today's vocal tuning can be very transparent.
@@pauldionne2884 Nah, he's just not as good. Albert was like a machine gun mixed with complexity, and is probably the only drummer I can think of whose drumming sounded like a melody and evoked emotion. I understand Albert had issues, but it's not like the rest of the band were saints either. From what I understand, the reason he got kicked out stemmed from him being with a girl who apparently was with other members of the band at some point (ie a groupie), and their wives/girlfriends weren't happy with her being there. So, Albert decided to drive by himself, which made him late to concerts in Europe due to the language difference. This just caused the powder keg to explode. They all should have taken a step back, as the fans missed out on more great BOC albums.
sun jester agreed with everything.except I think Albert got better and better with every album. On your feet or on your knees was not mixed well but he didn’t impress me with those live cuts. However he was all energetic and caused a diff turn in bands output after
Popoff's great BOC book only suggests an Alchemist working scientifically, psychologically or at a paranormal level ... & the joke being on him is a taunt from omnipotent forces ... this is Blue Oyster Cult after all, I have spent 39 years on & off trying to work out the meanings of this glorious stuff.. come back to me in 2040 I might have an answer.
The lyrics seem like drug experimentation. Opening the veins for heroin, poison in the heart and mind, after rebellion but will settle for lies. Theres a lot of other things that point to heroin, that warm feeling like your head is on fire, imprisonment of addiction, the joke is an iron needle, now he knows the secrets of the iron and mind mixed together. Just my interpretation.
Always thought the line was: "Is it any wonder that my joke's a LIE And the joke's on you" Turns out it is actually: "Is it any wonder that my joke's an IRON And the joke's on you" IMO it should have been: "Is it any wonder that my joke's ALIVE And the joke's on you"
very good song !!!! , the instrumental has something to do with ''im eighten'' song by ALICE COOPER , some influences hear or there from others bands is normal , but BOC is a well respected band , .the musicians are much better than any one of KISS musicians . i dont know why they are not so famous like them .
There are better live versions namely Paris 75, Detroit 76 & Bonds Casino 81 ... this is fine though except for Allen's muted keyboards & a slight parody in Eric's vocal ...
About this time, Eric's voice started going off....don't know why. Nowadays it's far worse - he hardly ever sings, often staying in the background on the keys. Such a shame - one of the best voices and frontmen in rock....ever.
Do you mean the X-files "Smoking Man"? Cuz that's what Allen was, BÖC's Smoking Man. And it killed him. He died from emphysema. It's a horrible way to die as you slowly suffocate to death and there's nothing to stop it because the cigarettes have destroyed your lungs. Happened to my Mom and my Dad and was going to happen to me, but 5 years ago I stopped smoking. I'm 67 now and I think there's some permanent damage, but at least I stopped before it killed me and I can breathe and walk fine without oxygen like my mom had to have. If you smoke, stop now. Don't wait like I did.
I agree.....so sad. See my comment above. I think it may be an illness or condition such as Parkinson's - I hope not, as a PD sufferer myself, I know.....it killed my voice in the space of just a couple of years.
I'm sure he's painfully aware he's striving to hit the higher notes and doesn't want to let his band mates down. You can tell he's doing everything in his power to get the lyrics out best he can. I'd rather here him struggle a bit than anyone else take his place.
Dude, some people just don't like the same things as you. Stop worrying about it. BOC is my favorite band and someone not liking them isn't going to change that.
Eric's singing is terrible! The synth solo was completely inaudible. This is only good because of Buck's playing. So glad I got to see them in 1976! Secret Treaties is their best album, check it out.
The sound guy totally drowned out the keyboards. I really wanted to hear Allen's classic solo. Drummer needs to step up his game as well...sounds so stripped without any groove or swing. Doesn't do justice to the original at all.
Buck and Eric need to get Al and Joe back in the band. Every single line up they've had without them has been nowhere near as good. Bobby and Danny were the worst.
Danny is a fine bass player (see him with the Buck Dharma band in 1997 or live in concert now) .. we know Joe is at another level but he's doing a good job ....
I liked it better when they all played Les Pauls and SGs. All those custom guitars, especially the swiss cheese one, look incredibly stupid. And I wish they'd bring back the Bouchards.
This band belongs in the Rock Hall of Fame!! What a fucking crime that they've been ignored!! Very Underrated on all levels...the musicianship alone is outstanding!! Lyrics are just as awesome!! God Bless B.O.C.!!
Absolutely true all they get is 3 songs played on the radio when they have so many great songs what a bunch of bullshit they deserve s lot better then this
Amen
HOF is a joke
There is no god. The proof is that BÖC is not in the RRHOF.
Could not agree more!!
Best band ever! Grew up listening to these guys. I'm 66 this year!
Same here, friend!!!
I don’t want to make the comment section all depressing but at one point I wanted to end my life, I had Spotify and shuffle and BOC came on and I was suddenly like “who’s that?!?” And I’ve spent days listening to them on repeat over and over their lyrics are beautiful beyond. So thanks BOC for your music. In a way you saved me.
Though I have never been at THAT particular crossroads, BOC has saved me in countless ways over many years; aside from providing musical inspiration to me as a musician, they have helped me though my teens and now my over 50s intellectually and emotionally. I must admit that over 50 years of listening to various music and loving many artists, BOC has proved to be my favorite rock band of all. I am overjoyed that they helped you as you stated. Best to you.
I have been a fan since the late 70's. Most underrated band ever, I even saw you with my husband in my hometown at the Wallace Civic Center!💜 Now I feel old!💜😀
R.I.P. Mr. Alan Lanier [ Awesome ] !!!
B. O. C. ... Doesn't get any better ...
That I know of ... Possibly ... The : Buck Dharma Band ... Basically the same difference ! Love them ! ✓
Carlito ♦️. U. S . A. 💎
They are not only the AMAZING Blue Oyster Cult, but the EXTRA-ORDINARY Blue Oyster Cult. And that is one of the reasons I love them so very much. There ventures into the abstract subject matter, and it being removed from the mundane has always been a comfort and an inspiration.
What a fantastic band BOC is! I've been a fan since around '91, and still I discover treasures like this song! Buck's solo on this is incredible, and Eric's laughter at the end is also something special.
One of my favorites songs from b.o.c
Самая любимая!
This is truly one of my favorite BOC songs other than Joan Crawford.
I've always seen this as a precursor to 'Veteran Of The Psychic Wars' from the Fire Of Unknown origin album.
RIP Allen
BOC on tour forever! Captain Von Odine still flying! 🎉❤😊
Is it any wonder why my mind's on fire? So pumped to go see them front row in april!
A Long Day's Night! Great show, love this version. Flaming Telepaths!
Masters !
jeez, Alan didn't look all that healthy back in 2002, not that he ever looked like a bodybuilder ... anyway, RIP Alan, thank you for the music.
Allen had a number of addictions throughout his life. Those things take their toll on you in more ways than one.
@@sunjester8254 He died from cigarette smoking. My mother and father died from cigarette smoking. I fought cigarette addiction for 40 years and finally quit 5 years and 10 months ago. If you smoke, please stop. It is possible.
Killer song
Allen always had a mic but they never let him sing. RIP.
Love it this is like thanks to me
I quoted BOC all thru High School, is it any wonder nobody understood me...the jokes on you.
oh that swiss cheese guitar is so awesome this is their best song
I think it's made out of Cultosaurus Erectus bones, but I could be wrong.
@@MackeyWilliams
It's off Tyranny and Mutation or another . Irregardless a Great Tune ! Thanks 👍
Possibly Secret Treaties .
Έτσι κλείνω σήμερα!
@ZZombyWooff His voice may not be what it used to be, but he sure does still know how to rock!
This drummer couldn't do in 2002 what Albert Bouchard did in 1972.
Bobby just has a different style, he's no slouch and a total pro. Yeah, I prefer Al just the same but he jeopardized the show one too many times and was dispatched. This live recording needs a remix and the vocals need some tuning. I think the band has always avoided vocal tuning thinking it would make them sound like Cher or something. Today's vocal tuning can be very transparent.
Actually 1974 ...
@@pauldionne2884 Nah, he's just not as good. Albert was like a machine gun mixed with complexity, and is probably the only drummer I can think of whose drumming sounded like a melody and evoked emotion. I understand Albert had issues, but it's not like the rest of the band were saints either.
From what I understand, the reason he got kicked out stemmed from him being with a girl who apparently was with other members of the band at some point (ie a groupie), and their wives/girlfriends weren't happy with her being there.
So, Albert decided to drive by himself, which made him late to concerts in Europe due to the language difference. This just caused the powder keg to explode. They all should have taken a step back, as the fans missed out on more great BOC albums.
@@rickwellington9287 I wasn't referring to Albert's playing on the original song. 1972 is when their first album came out.
sun jester agreed with everything.except I think Albert got better and better with every album. On your feet or on your knees was not mixed well but he didn’t impress me with those live cuts. However he was all energetic and caused a diff turn in bands output after
A.L. @ 2:21 🎶
Hello Ahtoh..thanks for the vid...any more of this show???? if so please add!
My first BOC concert was their Secret Treaties tour. Magnificent. Too bad Eric's pipes are just a shadow of their former glory.
He’s 77, gotta give him a break
1976 Boston Music Hall - Boston's first album and BOC Agents of Fortune. That was the green laser show.
What is this song about? Insane, I love it. Joke must be on us trying to find meaning in the lyric.
Read somewhere that it's about water fluoridation, but I can't remember where so I don't know if it's credible.
Popoff's great BOC book only suggests an Alchemist working scientifically, psychologically or at a paranormal level ... & the joke being on him is a taunt from omnipotent forces ... this is Blue Oyster Cult after all, I have spent 39 years on & off trying to work out the meanings of this glorious stuff.. come back to me in 2040 I might have an answer.
The lyrics seem like drug experimentation. Opening the veins for heroin, poison in the heart and mind, after rebellion but will settle for lies. Theres a lot of other things that point to heroin, that warm feeling like your head is on fire, imprisonment of addiction, the joke is an iron needle, now he knows the secrets of the iron and mind mixed together. Just my interpretation.
Popoff doesn't know what he's talking about.
BOC were never about drug use. You're projecting.
.......... and the Joke's on You 🎭
JAJAJAJA that it's very good
Missing the Black Minimoog Model D :(
Always thought the line was: "Is it any wonder that my joke's a LIE
And the joke's on you"
Turns out it is actually: "Is it any wonder that my joke's an IRON
And the joke's on you"
IMO it should have been: "Is it any wonder that my joke's ALIVE
And the joke's on you"
Thought it was ALIVE too for years!
I always thought it was "my joke's an EYE". I like my interpretation best still.
@mglenn7092 That's exactly what I have always thought. Not only does it rhyme, but it makes lyrical sense.
very good song !!!! , the instrumental has something to do with ''im eighten'' song by ALICE COOPER , some influences hear or there from others bands is normal , but BOC is a well respected band , .the musicians are much better than any one of KISS musicians . i dont know why they are not so famous like them .
I prefer the studio version
There are better live versions namely Paris 75, Detroit 76 & Bonds Casino 81 ... this is fine though except for Allen's muted keyboards & a slight parody in Eric's vocal ...
About this time, Eric's voice started going off....don't know why. Nowadays it's far worse - he hardly ever sings, often staying in the background on the keys. Such a shame - one of the best voices and frontmen in rock....ever.
Maybe its because he's opened up his veins too many times? Is it any wonder...?
I saw them live recently and Eric sounded a lot better than on here, or ten years ago for whatever reason.
Great song. Seems like a great performance. But can't hear the keyboards very well. Bummer.
Too bad Allens's not with them anymore... He has a sort of "X-files baddy" aura 'bout him.
Do you mean the X-files "Smoking Man"? Cuz that's what Allen was, BÖC's Smoking Man. And it killed him. He died from emphysema. It's a horrible way to die as you slowly suffocate to death and there's nothing to stop it because the cigarettes have destroyed your lungs. Happened to my Mom and my Dad and was going to happen to me, but 5 years ago I stopped smoking. I'm 67 now and I think there's some permanent damage, but at least I stopped before it killed me and I can breathe and walk fine without oxygen like my mom had to have. If you smoke, stop now. Don't wait like I did.
Is Eric drunk? Is his monitor working, does he know how bad he sounds?
Stfu, ass-hole. Eric sounds great as always.
@@margovallen he sounds ok to me.
I agree.....so sad. See my comment above. I think it may be an illness or condition such as Parkinson's - I hope not, as a PD sufferer myself, I know.....it killed my voice in the space of just a couple of years.
I'm sure he's painfully aware he's striving to hit the higher notes and doesn't want to let his band mates down. You can tell he's doing everything in his power to get the lyrics out best he can. I'd rather here him struggle a bit than anyone else take his place.
Is it my imagination or does Buck look a little like Agent Coulson from Shield?
Who's the loser who downvoted this great song?
Dude, some people just don't like the same things as you. Stop worrying about it. BOC is my favorite band and someone not liking them isn't going to change that.
Hope it's time to change Gears.
Eric's singing is terrible! The synth solo was completely inaudible. This is only good because of Buck's playing. So glad I got to see them in 1976! Secret Treaties is their best album, check it out.
Eat a Michelle Obama turd.
Cheesiest performance ever! :P
Absolutely loved this song my whole life but this is a horrible version! Sad to see what's become of BOC.
The sound guy totally drowned out the keyboards. I really wanted to hear Allen's classic solo. Drummer needs to step up his game as well...sounds so stripped without any groove or swing. Doesn't do justice to the original at all.
Buck and Eric need to get Al and Joe back in the band. Every single line up they've had without them has been nowhere near as good. Bobby and Danny were the worst.
Danny is a fine bass player (see him with the Buck Dharma band in 1997 or live in concert now) .. we know Joe is at another level but he's doing a good job ....
WAS DOES BUCK HAVE TO WEAR THAT "PRISION" STYLE HAIRCUT...HE DON'T LOOK COOL!
Can't stand the laughter that was added in at the end. Studio version is much better.
I LOVE this song but i agree, i do NOT like that laughter at the end.
I liked it better when they all played Les Pauls and SGs. All those custom guitars, especially the swiss cheese one, look incredibly stupid. And I wish they'd bring back the Bouchards.
I would have preferred that Buck had shaved his head rather than that totally uncool haircut.
El tecladista se parece a Charly García cuando estaba flaco!
Terrible mix, kill the sound man, lol
Didn't like Bobby's drum and ever