that last sentence hit it on the head. well said! Have faith and live life without fear of the end. we do not know when our time is up so dont waste precious time worrying. spend it in happiness with those you love 🙏
I got the final verse of this tattooed on my side when I was 22. Now I'm 37 and my wife of 12 years died last year. Now it's a haunting reminder that I'm alone and of what waits for me on the other side.
Ya I am chilling with my guitar in bed. Just sick and tired of feeling crummy. I am learning this song with my Parker Nitefly slung across my body. It really helps to take my mind off the migraine pain!
Yep, and I don't care for guitar riffs too much, at least not when they go on forever. But I'm also super picky about music in general. And despite that, I get goosebumps every time I listen to it. And the song in general. It invokes so much nostalgia and I really don't know why. It's weird.
To anyone reading this while listening to this music, I know what you feel, you’re probably even crying right now, but whatever can happen to you is nothing compared to what you have accomplished and who you are. You are an amazing person and never let anyone make you feel otherwise. You might be having a bad time, but behind walls is always happiness. Have a great day/week/month/year and remember that nothing is worth loosing your life.
A lot of people seem to read this song as Sad but I kinda don't see it that way I read as trying to help someone get over a traumatic loss kinda? Like, it's trying to comfort someone whose loved one is about to pass away. "Hey. Don't be afraid. Death is only natural. Sure, they're gonna be gone soon, and that's sad, but they'd want you to live your life."
So much nostalgia for me with this song. My dad listened to this dong as well as others growing up. He's still around and doing well and my mom is too. I just live on my own so, this is just one if thos nostalgia songs for me.
Best memories of blasting this out of the barracks, everyone within 1.5 miles could hear it .I know it was at least a 1.5 because my best friend left the club and heard it loud and clear
$8.00 for as close as you can get to the stage, for a live concert. Hell yes we were lucky. Now the price to hear someone sing is ridiculous, as if it's a rare commodity. I refuse to pay over $100 to hear anyone sing the geriatric blues.
"I have a fever, but the only cure is more cowbell." And since seeing that SNL skit right here on UA-cam I actually for once noticed the cowbell in the background of this song even though I've actually heard this song many times before.
What a sound... what a feeling .. just listen and enjoy.. again and again. Thanks for share only the lyrics, so we can appreciate the music and theese beautiful words ❤
My sister died Halloween 2011 we had to take her off life support I talked to her and asked her to please find a way to let me know she was ok when it was over and I got in my car this song came blaring out of my radio on some random AM station DIDN'T put on gave me chills for sure it was her
I believe that about electric conduction and the afterlife. My brother in laws aunt called them and told them to hurry up and get to the funeral. It was her funeral and there was no phone record of that call from the phone company! Very cool Mark! Now Mark , R.I.P. blessed heart. Thanks for all you did for our family! ❤
Aaaaah yes! This was the cruising song when you just fired up good 😂 Man that 77 Monte Carlo with those Jensen triaxles and a pioneer amp.The acoustics in that car were amazing good memories
I'd give the world to go back to a time with no rap culture, no gen Z stupidity, no wokeness, no garbage and you could just live an honest, wholesome life.
So I heard this song on Chucky and I had thought it was one of the actors songs but then I come to hear it was from Blue Õyster Cult I never heard of them but after hearing this song I'm loving and after reading the lyrics and actually understanding the words I did shed tears. What a great song
Vanessa showed this song to me and it reminds me of long trips endless highway and laying next to her watching this movie that played this song...just the two of us. Damn that's another song she showed me. I'll meet you again someday maybe in another life or world. I love you
because back in those days, people liked to understand the complex lyrics in songs. nowadays, mostly starting in the 2000s/2010s, people can’t be bothered, so pop music talking about only relationships and partying all night started dominating
When i hear this I think of the original version of The Stand. The outbreak of a plague they continuously threaten us with. Fear fear fear. Bottom line: Dont fear the reaper.
What makes you cry?
nothing
Idk
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Lebe meine Schwester, entdecke deine Kraft auch wenn sie andere nicht sehen können. Sie ist real, denn du bist es auch! ❤
Man nobody ever talks about it but those vocal harmonies were some of the best in existence 😁
My great uncle just died last night. Been listening to this all day. He loved this band
Sorry for your loss man, keep listening to this amazing music for him alright?
@@Shifty-012 much appreciated. I'm hanging in there.
Bless him and you
Sorry for your loss, best of luck with healing.
@@alexgomez6723 You're too kind
This song brings back so many school memories. Music like this is no longer made.
true
Thank god. Gotta be high to listen to this type of music.
It makes me high when I hear it.
@@Theoriginalmaverick23no you don’t gotta be high to listen to this music you make no sense
Agreed
A beautiful song extremely well written with some great emotions. The real magic is in the lyrics. Live life to its fullest without fear of the end.
Exactly!
that last sentence hit it on the head. well said! Have faith and live life without fear of the end. we do not know when our time is up so dont waste precious time worrying. spend it in happiness with those you love 🙏
100%agree. Live life to the fullest without fear of crossing the rainbow bridge.
Love transcends all things. Even death. Don’t fear the reaper and embrace life as the gift it truly is
Cowbell: Tonk Tonk Tonk
This song is a musical masterpiece!
The cowbell is what makes it like fine wine
EPIC
@@SarahNGetiBut it needs more cowbell, don’t you think?
@@annabelles1622 yes! Indeed 🫡
@@SarahNGeti 😂
One of the greatest songs ever composed.
What year? Do you know?
@kellylee9188 98 i think i might b wrong
@@Gnulls 75
Besides hotel California
You are so cute? Where are you from
I got the final verse of this tattooed on my side when I was 22. Now I'm 37 and my wife of 12 years died last year. Now it's a haunting reminder that I'm alone and of what waits for me on the other side.
WOW... you blew me away with your comment. She is waiting
Wow…
No fear, home waits on the other side
YOU ARE NOT ALONE BROTHER. JESUS IS WITH US ALL JUST OPEN THE DOOR.
I used to listen to this track on my way back home from school at 16. I am now 51, and it still holds its magic. I still believe in magic ❤.
Who else is having a good day n just chillin?
I am.
Ya I am chilling with my guitar in bed. Just sick and tired of feeling crummy. I am learning this song with my Parker Nitefly slung across my body. It really helps to take my mind off the migraine pain!
@licksnkicks1166 hope your migraine goes way, but good to hear your learning the song!
Me, one of my favourite songs along with a bottle of wine 😂 xx
Everyday still alive is a good day 🙏🏾 as long as your still breathing the possibility of things getting better is always here
The guitar riff in this song is one of the best in rock. Right up there with Eddie Van Halen's Eruption
yes
Yep, and I don't care for guitar riffs too much, at least not when they go on forever. But I'm also super picky about music in general. And despite that, I get goosebumps every time I listen to it. And the song in general. It invokes so much nostalgia and I really don't know why. It's weird.
Unpopular opinion but I like this breakdown a thousand more times than Eruption
To anyone reading this while listening to this music, I know what you feel, you’re probably even crying right now, but whatever can happen to you is nothing compared to what you have accomplished and who you are. You are an amazing person and never let anyone make you feel otherwise. You might be having a bad time, but behind walls is always happiness. Have a great day/week/month/year and remember that nothing is worth loosing your life.
Same to You soul ! ❤
Suicide is the cowards way out it’s not worth burning in Hell God won’t put nothing on us we can’t handle
Nice comment but I am having a beer and dredging doing my laundry stay safe brother
This song actually makes me happy. I feel joy when I listen to it.
Our GOD is worth dying for! Our Creator
One of my favorite cowbell songs, we need more cowbell!!! 2024
I know right? 👍
I never noticed the cowbell until I saw the SNL skit. Now, it's all I can hear.
could've used more cowbell for sure. too quiet.
My fever finally broke.
A lot of people seem to read this song as Sad but I kinda don't see it that way
I read as trying to help someone get over a traumatic loss kinda? Like, it's trying to comfort someone whose loved one is about to pass away.
"Hey. Don't be afraid. Death is only natural. Sure, they're gonna be gone soon, and that's sad, but they'd want you to live your life."
This song gave me comfort as my grandma passed.
Dont fear nothing , not even death
this song is SOOO awe-inspiring..and continual- I like the way that the guitar just keeps going
Your courage to do what is right, has to be greater than your fear of being hurt.
2:55 bestie me and my family love this song best cow bell
Allmen🙏🏻
Very true, and so very difficult.
I watched their concert in the Alaska state fair and it was amazing. Their performance on this song was amazing
No doubt! 👍
I saw them perform in Fayetteville, NC in 1980, and yes they played this song amazing ✌❤🎶
They were interviewed about the song today by Professor of Rock
One of the greatest songs ever performed
I think so . Just a piece of magic .
So much nostalgia for me with this song. My dad listened to this dong as well as others growing up. He's still around and doing well and my mom is too. I just live on my own so, this is just one if thos nostalgia songs for me.
My funeral song was always time in a bottle, Jim croce, until I heard this. This feels like my life's signature tune. Flawed but beautiful.
Very epic song for sure
Have both
@@winterramos4527 Flawed but beautiful - that's life!
What a never aging classic!!
Having this played at my funeral someday!
What a great idea!!
@@annabelles1622u join him
Are you aware this song is about convincing someone to committing suicide with him?
Love this era of music
Just watch the “More Cowbell” SNL skit so it’s only natural to come listen to this!
Same! Ha Ha!!
Me too
Came here from Jimmy saying it's his favorite sketch
Cowbell check, I don't hear enough cowbell, baby.
Lmao same
Best memories of blasting this out of the barracks, everyone within 1.5 miles could hear it .I know it was at least a 1.5 because my best friend left the club and heard it loud and clear
The sustain from the guitar after the middle interlude is so cool.
Yes! This song truly has it all, but that sustain after the epic guitar solo may be the best part.
I find it lovely when I hear it.
What's about others...
I think it's lovely too!
Sounds like suicide to me😢
BOC is amazing live. So glad I got to see them. Man we are so blessed to be teens pf the 70's. ❤
Indeed ! I saw there Godzilla Tour at the Music Hall in Boston ! What a show , what a crowd ! Best Concert !
Not all are teens from the 70's who are here listening to this awesome song.
$8.00 for as close as you can get to the stage, for a live concert. Hell yes we were lucky. Now the price to hear someone sing is ridiculous, as if it's a rare commodity. I refuse to pay over $100 to hear anyone sing the geriatric blues.
Yeah, we sure were blessed. Good times.
@@SamuelAnt LOL! $8.00 ? Try that same purchase 2024 !
This specific type 'song' needs to be one of the new Anthems to represent Chicago, IL!
One of the BEST '70s song.....its only perfect rift.
Anyone Listening to this December 2024? There is Always Hope!
Yes November 5 2024 I'm listening. ❤❤
@@HIghAnxietyc5tNovember 10th
Yes Nov 11. Love this song!
november 19, 2024
November 19th 👋
I grew up with this, thanks for the beautiful memories of listening to this with my late brother
The joy of knowing life is eternal, baby
R.I.P. ❤SF
I’m missing you!
This song gives me comfort.
2024 !! Classic
This has got to be the best song ever made.
"I have a fever, but the only cure is more cowbell." And since seeing that SNL skit right here on UA-cam I actually for once noticed the cowbell in the background of this song even though I've actually heard this song many times before.
This one and 'burning for you' is my new favorites
Listen to I love the night
Love burning you a classic
a true classic.. no doubt!!!!
And epic masterpiece in all of music history!!
Yes , a absolute master piece . Nobody doesn't love this song.
Amen thank you beautiful song 🙏
One of the best songs 🎵 on the radio 📻
Was one of my Dad's favorite songs.
What a sound... what a feeling .. just listen and enjoy.. again and again. Thanks for share only the lyrics, so we can appreciate the music and theese beautiful words ❤
My daughter was taking me to a chemo treatment and this came on. She said you don't need to listen to this mom and quickly changed the station.
Prayers up.
I actually find this a positive song. Best wishes to you.
Cool story bro
Sending love and prayers for your girl ❤️
Best wishes to you
"GIMMIE MORE COW BELL!"
You gotta feva?
@@jeffduflo8204 "Fellas, I gotta feva..."
@@KristbjorgNyrand it can only be cured by a cowbell 😭
@@Edits.by.Lexiduh That's the *only* prescription!
@@KristbjorgNyr LOL 😭
My sister died Halloween 2011 we had to take her off life support I talked to her and asked her to please find a way to let me know she was ok when it was over and I got in my car this song came blaring out of my radio on some random AM station DIDN'T put on gave me chills for sure it was her
I believe that about electric conduction and the afterlife. My brother in laws aunt called them and told them to hurry up and get to the funeral. It was her funeral and there was no phone record of that call from the phone company! Very cool Mark! Now Mark , R.I.P. blessed heart. Thanks for all you did for our family! ❤
Womp to the wompisist womp this is a music video nit where you oh hay I need attention
💖🙏
I’m sorry 😢. She’s with God my friend! ❤
Aaaaah yes! This was the cruising song when you just fired up good 😂 Man that 77 Monte Carlo with those Jensen triaxles and a pioneer amp.The acoustics in that car were amazing good memories
🤗
2024 and this song is still legit😊
The SNL skit has encouraged me to pay more attention to the sounds i hear in music. Listening for cowbell is fun.
This is a GREAT Classic Rock song ! Just imagine how much better it could have been if there were more cowbell!!!!
Lol,love that SNL skit!
Leaving an comment here so if somebody likes it, it remind me of this song! ❤
No problem cuzzo
Great song been long time ago since I heard it
Just saw them last month in Lincoln City, Or. Lots of us older folks and it was really good seeing then...
I got you
Not all the likes do, but comments certainly come up in notifications! Enjoy :))
Ahh Memories of a misspent youth 😂 I wouldn't change it for the world! Peace ✌️ One And All 🙏
I've been in both Worlds, I'll take Salvation and Eternal Life
I'd give the world to go back to a time with no rap culture, no gen Z stupidity, no wokeness, no garbage and you could just live an honest, wholesome life.
This song gifts us with a sense of peace about death. It's a release. Very powerful song through a stroke of poetic and musical masterpiece.
Well said 👍🏻👍🏻
This song is on a tab itself, floating for days repeating itself.
A song you can hear on a consistent basis and never get tired of it lol.
Thank you, Gene Frenkle. For the Cowbell.
And thank you, Blue Oyster Cult, for reminding us to never fear the reaper. Thank you for the hope.
Completely over the top awesomeness
What a gem
my fav song of all been jamming since 1976 when i was 3
There is no death. We are eternal souls having a human experience. 🪽 Only the rental dies, but our soul and consciousness lives on. 😇🌄
Great. I want to look back at humanity and understand why?
Beautiful ❤️ thank you!! I needed to hear that
The Iron Claw can’t wait 😮💨
Love this tune
What a band!!!!!
I heard this song today after hearing and experiencing very bad news. This is an excellent song.
So I heard this song on Chucky and I had thought it was one of the actors songs but then I come to hear it was from Blue Õyster Cult I never heard of them but after hearing this song I'm loving and after reading the lyrics and actually understanding the words I did shed tears. What a great song
OMG this song !
Vanessa showed this song to me and it reminds me of long trips endless highway and laying next to her watching this movie that played this song...just the two of us. Damn that's another song she showed me. I'll meet you again someday maybe in another life or world. I love you
Preciosa, exelente, ya no hay musica como esta obra, simple y bella....
Brilliant song always liked this one it's best they did.
Haven't heard that guitar solo in a long time 📯📯📯📯📯📯
Have played this song many nights
I just woke up from a dream. I was driving a 70 black nova. This song was playing! Spooky...
😱
I was driving a 63 Impala and living in the City...now I wouldn't go there for $1,000
Love this song....
the transition really slaps for someone going through pain...
Played the grooves off of the AOF album in the Summer of 1976,great record!
Yep! For damn sure! Oh and it's almost Christmas 😂
WE NEED MORE COWBELL WITH THIS ONE 🗣️🗣️🗣️ 🔥🔥🔥
Just saw X and can't get this song out of my head.
Same been two months since I saw it 🤣
This song has something to it like it just sounds so good
This song is the core of the sweet 70’s ❤️
This song haunts me
Classic timeless
Why is all the brilliant entertainment a thing of the past. So little true art is produced anymore.
because back in those days, people liked to understand the complex lyrics in songs. nowadays, mostly starting in the 2000s/2010s, people can’t be bothered, so pop music talking about only relationships and partying all night started dominating
@@fluff_nupkinAbsolutely spot on!
rap culture destroyed it... all we get is polintless noise, stupidity and profanity from these idiots in the "entertainment" industry.
Great Album Cut from the late Summer/Early Autumn 1976
Amazing song 😍😍😍😍😻😻😻😻
2025 anyone?
Yep. SNL brought me here
Same@@DylanCass-zn2xx
Yup
I'm over here
Yes I’m here
When i hear this I think of the original version of The Stand. The outbreak of a plague they continuously threaten us with. Fear fear fear. Bottom line: Dont fear the reaper.
Halloween 78 movie brought me here 🎃 😁
Brings the 1970s back to me
As a kid i never noticed that the lyrics were that deep while snowboarding off a mountain
Great song .I like the music in this song .brings back memories of my past
I've got a fever! And the only prescription is more Blue Oyster Cult!!!
Yes!!
It's october 10th 2024 this is my favorite Halloween song.
It's an amazing track and it still blows me away
Awesome!!!
When I die, I want this song with lyrics played at service. I think it's beautiful and makes me feel good.
Can’t go wrong with oldies 😍😍
Classic rock and roll songs from the past now we're in 2020 s
Good as it gets