I've said it before and I'll say it again, this is arguably the BEST debut album of all time, it had nothing but bangers, can't go wrong with any song off of it. Every song got radio air time.🎸🎸🤟😍
Brad Delp is the most underrated rock singer of all time. He can belt it out with control that NO ONE can match. Listen to the whole Boston debut album - for many years it was the biggest selling debut album of ALL TIME. 17 million+ copies. RIP Brad - he died by suicide in 2007. Tragic!
I saw Brad with Beatlejuice in NYC with my fiancé . He was playing Paul, and he knocked it out of the park!. I prefer his spectacular voice to Mercury's AND Steve Perry's. Brad's death was tragic for humanity; that great performer and his iconic voice silenced forever.
As this guy said on this podcast - Brad was in the same category as Freddy Mercury, Steve Perry etc. He can do anything he wants vocally in his prime - there were no limits to Brad Delp’s range, this debut album was one of the greatest accomplishments of quality rock music ever recorded and - Brad Delp was unequivocally one of the most gifted Rock Singers in the history of the genre !
Brad Delp has one of the all-time rock voices which is a big statement. Pure talent. Every vocal part you hear on the track was sung by him. He layered his own vocals and sang the harmonies and backing parts.
I graduated in '79 - this debuted in '76 - so totally defined my coming of age years when there were bands putting out some of the best rock music ever I vote this one song as THE BEST ROCK SONG OF THE 1970s
Ok, so as a producer, you need to know this whole album. Tom Scholz is the guitarist, but he produced this entire album out of his basement. Many of the effects for the guitars, bass, and vocals he created and electrically engineered himself. Then that's Brad Delp. Brad's voice is transcendent. It was a sad day when we lost him. More Boston.
Should be noted for the record: This is NOT just an "extended note" at the end, but an extended note that hits FOUR DIFFERENT OCTAVES at the same time while holding onto that note.
The reality that the band or any of the members are not in the Rock n Roll HOF is criminal. Where does Brad hit in the top vocalists? If you ask the common person, he’s in the top 5. If you ask the industry, for some reason people forget he even existed. Not only was he a brilliant vocalist, he was a beautiful human. I still miss him.
Brad Delp was one of the top singers ever. I can see your comparison to Mercury. Just his range and incredible ability to hold a note forever. Boston will always be one of my top 5 bands.
That was real music when people could actually Sing! and play their own instruments! Seems like this is the reason so many of the older generation don't think there's any real music anymore, no melody, no harmony no one plays an instrument or writes their own music and has a great voice!
That's why I lead them to Ren. I have restored multiple boomers' faith in the younger generation's talent using Ren as a stepping stone. I am an older Gen X, so grew up with their ridiculously awesome music before the 80s came along with its not quite as but still awesome music. The early 90s also had a big impact on Gen X (Curt Cobain was our spokesperson).
There are so many new bands and artists that are wonderful singer songwriters. They're going to be more independent because the methods of recording, without being manufactured by a label, is much more expensive. Check out some of the more well known newer artist like Gary Clark Jr, Alan Stone (his story is incredible btw), Billy Strings, Chris Stapleton, Grace Potter, Tedeschi Trucks Band, Nathaniel Rateliff & the Nightsweats... the list could go on and on...
The writing and production of this song is absolute masterclass. Listen how smooth guitar fade-outs blend into Brad's voice. This is nothing but amazing.
Brad Delp had such an amazing voice; beyond the octaves that he seemed to hit (and hold) with seemingly little effort, I always thought he was other-worldly. Like so many before him, the music that drove him was also what finally took his life. Rare talent like his was rare.
Tom Scholz was a musical and engineering genius to wrote, played the instruments, and produced the album almost entirely on his own. But his true genius was getting Brad Delp as his vocalist. Delp had a voice range and variety that was only rivaled by the likes of Freddy Mercury. The results were epic. Foreplay/Longtime is a must-listen pair of songs. The Foreplay part is all about the instruments, But the Longtime section is another tour de force by Brad Delp. There is nothing bad in Boston's very unique catalog of hits.
I grew up in a town north of Boston. In the summers I worked for a landscaper. We used to cut the lawn at the home next to the Boston drummer (R.I.P. Sib Hashian) home. Many Fridays we’d sit on the curb eating our lunches in the sun and hear Boston rehearsing in the basement. Such warm memories thanks for the reminder. Long live Boston
I discovered Boston band from my uncle, circa 1987, and I remember him telling me that maybe just four people in the entire world could do what Bradley Delp did singing in Boston. This band remains as one of my favorites ever since, as I came to listen to their first three albums almost at once and it blew my mind.
Dude, Boston is one of the all time greatest Rock N Roll bands... it's an absolute fact! I know this because I'm 60 years old and a former radio DJ who was a huge fan of this band. Not to mention, I'm from New Hampshire, which is where Brad Delp, the lead singer, lived for years. I remember distinctly, the first time I heard Boston, because it was in the mid 1970's and I was in Junior High at the time. One of my best friends older brothers turned us on to the music, and I've never been the same since. In fact, this band is one of the reasons I became a Disc Jockey... true story.
Tom Scholz, a MIT trained engineer, wrote, played all the instruments and recorded this whole album (not vocals) in his Boston basement apartment. The unique sound came from devices Scholz invented. Brad Delp never gets enough respect as a singer.
Exactly. Sholz had to form the band with local musicians when he got the record deal to prove that there was a band for the label to promote. No synthesizers were used, it was all guitar and Sholz inventions. Obviously, organ and other instruments were not guitar.
One of the greatest rock bands of all time!! Omg we blasted every Boston song on this album when we were in high school. The 70s were IT and Brad Delp is the GOAT right next to Steve Perry!! RIP ❤
This album takes me back to my childhood when my brother and I would go on road trips with my dad in his '68 Mustang fastback. The Boston debut album would ALWAYS be in rotation in it's ENTIRETY on those trips. These songs just completely encapsulate (for me) a time and place where it was just us, the road, the growl of that V8, and this band cranked to 11. Just an overwhelming feeling of freedom and contentment as the three of us blasted down the highway. I will NEVER not smile and sing along to these songs when they come on.
There is nothing by Boston that DOESN'T pop. You'll start to notice that Boston sounds like a lot of other bands, and then you find out that they all actually sound like Boston because Boston pretty much invented the modern rock sound/style. You can close your eyes and throw a dart at a list of Boston songs and every single time, you'll choose a winner!
Pegasus, the drummer with the amazing afro is Sib Hashian, who sadly passed away in 2017. A bit of trivia for you is that his daughter, Lauren Hashian, is married to "The Rock" himself, Dwayne Johnson. Unfortunately this version of the song is promotional single edit, which cuts out one of the verses. I will add my vote to the many many other commenters who have said you should listen to the entire album and react to some of the full-length album versions of the songs on there. This is an incredible debut album, and this is one of the most "perfect" rock songs of all time (in my opinion).
Saw them May 17, 1977 in Norfolk’s SCOPE Coliseum. We drove from Newport News. Nine people in a Firebird (yes, really). A dude pulled over in front of us and we had a head on collision in Norfolk. We WALKED the last couple miles to the concert. I had a busted lip from hitting the windshield. Grain alcohol being passed around in the concert kept the lip clean before a 2 a.m. hospital visit for stitches. GREAT BAND & CONCERT. Ahhhhhh…the 70s! 🤘🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼
It's funny how he is singing about loosing himself in old songs bringing back memories and getting lost in the music and today we are doing the same with their music.. 😅 I love Boston. My parents did a great job in introducing me to GREAT MUSIC! Thank you!
BOSTON was the best music, ever. We in New England loved them so much and went to their concerts every time we could swing it. I'm in my 60's now, but we still say, "I don't always listen to BOSTON, but when I do, so do my neighbors!" 💥
I'm here for Boston. Crazy story behind Boston is the guy who started it, Tom Scholz was such an artist that he never could see when his creations were complete. He would drive the label crazy because it took him so long to finish and album. He always thought he could tweak it and make it better. Took him years.
Scene Boston back in 1977 , the singer hit all the high notes, !! they played so loud my ears rang the next day! Every song on this LP is Great , Please do HITCH A RIDE next by Boston
My most favorite song ever, takes me back to my high school years, I graduated 1990! I loved those high school years!! Lead singer’s voice is absolutely amazing! The whole sound , his voice, the band , just gets to your soul!
For GOD's SAKE, please grab their debut album and react to the STUDIO version of EVERY song on the album. You will NOT be sorry. Absolutely stunning. Foreplay / Longtime is a MUST !!!
The whole idea of this song is that when you hear a song it brings you right back to a certain time in your past. This was my favorite band in 1977. Funny but recently I bought the CD. It was a hot summer day. I had my windows open and put the CD in and it literally brought me back to a day in my senior year blasting this song in a car with all my friends with the windows down. All of us singing. And I was like, “ Oh man this is what the song is about!” Timeless!!!
We were riding around to this and my best friend asked, "Is that his voice or the guitar?" Our friend pulled his Camaro over so we could figure it out.. 😅 Ahhhh.. The 70s...
Brad Delp was the voice of Boston. He passed away in 2007. Tom Scholz essentially created the band while finishing his masters at MIT. He invented the guitar pedals that let him play effects and make the "Boston sound". Most of the first album was recorded in his basement on equipment he invented. I knew he was an inventor, but Wiki filled in the gaps for me about the extent of his creations. "Don't Look Back" is my personal favorite Boston song, but I grew up with them, and love tons of their music. I don't think it's too much to compare Delp and Mercury. They were amazing artists, and we're all better off for their music.
The best part of the story of Boston is that this debut album full of smash hits was written by by Tom Scholz. He also played most of the instruments. When he couldn't find the effects he was hearing in his head he designed and produced them himself. He graduated from MIT, was working a Polaroid while producing this album in his basement. Record label guy comes to visit and says "Lets get you out to L.A. get some great musicians and producer" and Tom says no. The rep gets up to leave turns in the doorway and says Fine do it your way. Before Tom has time to say anything, the rep says "And we'll split the publishing with you."
I'm 65. I have never heard a band better then Boston. There are some greats that I am absolutely crazy about, especially ones with a very unique sound but none can touch the sound Boston brought to the music industry. They have many talents under their belts, Tom Scholz for one graduated from MIT with a bachelors and a masters. When their songs came on the radio, "Who is this band" said NO ONE EVER!!
This is the one song that when it comes on and I'm in my car I turn it up as loud as it will go and sing my heart out and I forget everything else that's going on. You know everyone says what a great band queen is and truly great voice. Great songs. Great Christmas. But Boston... The man truly had a beautiful voice. The guys on the guitars was extremely talented. They work them like butter and the drummer had true true talent! To me, this is one of the best bands of all time and theyre are never given as much credit as queen... Later on they had a secondary group called RTZ... And those were some pretty good songs too
Just crossing songs off my list left and right! Boston has so many great songs! Smokin, Foreplay/Longtime, Peace of mind, Hitch a ride, & Don't look back are just a few of their more popular ones! Im loving this journey so much!! ❤ And u want to see a drummer with a masterpice of a fro, check out Inside looking out by Grand Funk Railroad!
I love how big your eyes got 😂😂thats what brad delps voice makes us react the first hear him he was the goat rest in paradise Brad youll never be forgotten ❤❤❤
From Wiki: The lead guitarist, Scholz is an MIT-trained engineer who designed and built his own recording studio in an apartment basement in the early 1970s. A fan of rock music throughout his teen years, Scholz began writing songs while earning his master's degree at MIT. The first Boston album was mostly recorded in his basement studio, primarily using devices _he invented_. After the success of Boston, he founded Scholz Research & Development, Inc. to develop and market his inventions, many under the Rockman brand. Scholz holds several patents related to his work at SR&D over the years. He was described by AllMusic as an "un-rock n' roll" figure who did not enjoy the limelight of being a performer, preferring to concentrate on music, production, and inventing new electronic equipment. In more recent years, he has dedicated much of his money and time to charitable work. Dude is a pure genius. Flowers!
Tom Scholz was a fucking genius, like MIT genius, and did this entire album, pretty much himself, in his basement on old ass recording equipment. One of the greatest albums ever then at that
Forever playlist? This entire album should be on it, period. You record music listen to this album from the perspective of technology. 1. No personal computers or software 2. Recorded in a basement on a 12 track analog reel to reel tape machine 3. Many of the effects were built by guitarist Tom Scholz who engineered and produced this amazing album 4. You bring in Brad Delp on vocals which he does all the vocals on the album sonically in my opinion best album ever made still sounds fresh today and it’ll sound fresh 100 years from now every song is a work of art
For me, this song has reigned for most of my life as the best song ever made. It has several pacing changes and some of the best vocals of any rock song.
Just found your channel- props for your genuine opinions. I was in HS in the 80’s and I thank God for that. I’ve been to >100 concerts. I play guitar and write songs. Without hesitation I can tell you I saw Boston at the Dean Dome in Chapel Hill (84), they sounded as pure as their vinyl album. Best vocals live I’ve ever heard. Period. Thanks again and keep exploring my friend👊🏼
This album from front to back is my all-time favorite. I stumbled on your channel and now I subscribe I love how you react this song you haven’t really heard.
1. Best debut album EVER! 2. Any song off of this album is a banger! 3. Foreplay/Longtime should be your next Boston reaction. Brad Delph was truly phenomenal!
Boston was basically Tom Scholtz, who played ALL the instruments on this album, and singer Brad Delp. You are NOT overexaggerating. He was one of the best vocalists of the time. But definitely a tortured soul. Ended up killing himself. I second Foreplay/Long Time.
I am so happy for your journey in discovering some truly classic songs and artists from decades ago. You are reviving my memory with so much joy and I thank you. Boston's music was on the radio ALL the time and I loved all of their songs. I wish I had seen them in concert but do not remember them coming where I live. I so agree with you about the lead singer- even way back when, I knew he was one of best singers of all time. Hope he felt everyone's admiration back then. Keep this going BP-- I am with YOU. 🤗🎶🎙🔊🎸🎹
Song in the beginning you’re thinking of was “hooked on a feeling.” By BJ Thomas? Blue Swede? Boston is not that hahaha! This is such a jam! And yeah, they can sing sing 😂
I'm telling you, if you grew up in the 80s, there is no way your getting out of the 80s without hearing this song several times. This was probably one of the most played song in the 80's. I can't hear this song without going back to the 80s.
@@theodoreritola7641 I thought it was probably the 70s but I am 56 now and I remember things from around mid 70s up but can't tell you when they happened. I remember where I was when the Challenger blew up but I can't tell you the exact date without looking it up. My memory has never been good at that sort of detail.
I do not think they ever had a bad song, The first album all hits and the most recognizable sound. One of the best and longest concerts I have ever been to.
There is some studio effects here. By the way Tom Sholz wrote and recorded this in his basement in a studio he built. He was a student at MIT. He also played keyboards and guitar.
You're not tripping... this man's uberclean vocals that hit ALL the highs, every time... pretty brilliant. They aren't 1 of my favorites bc I gravitated toward much heavier/intense music, but I will respect this man's voice for all of time, just like how I'm a Lakers fan who will forever respect Larry Bird's game...
You are not trippin.. this dudes vocals are so under appreciated.
Not sure Brad Delp is under appreciated. Just ask any music artist about him haha, but maybe yeah in the general public.
I feel Boston is such an underrated band. They have such great tunes. His voice is up in the top 10.
No, no they were not underrated back in the day. They were HUGE.
Maybe they are for subsequent generations, but Boomers and X’ers loved ‘em.
I've said it before and I'll say it again, this is arguably the BEST debut album of all time, it had nothing but bangers, can't go wrong with any song off of it. Every song got radio air time.🎸🎸🤟😍
Totally agree!
Still have AND listen to this album😁
Truth!
Yup. Even for Boston it was impossible to beat. Peaked at the debut. Still love the rest though.
Act like this isn't commonly said about this album....
Brad Delp is the most underrated rock singer of all time. He can belt it out with control that NO ONE can match. Listen to the whole Boston debut album - for many years it was the biggest selling debut album of ALL TIME. 17 million+ copies. RIP Brad - he died by suicide in 2007. Tragic!
I saw Brad with Beatlejuice in NYC with my fiancé . He was playing Paul, and he knocked it out of the park!. I prefer his spectacular voice to Mercury's AND Steve Perry's. Brad's death was tragic for humanity; that great performer and his iconic voice silenced forever.
Couldn’t agree more!
He was not underrated. The guy was great and everyone knew it.
he is underrated...he's never in a top vocalist list...ever.
"This dude can sing..." biggest understatement for one of the greatest songs ever!
lol
He also said that "his vocal performance is Insanity"
Foreplay/Long time. Better than More than a Feeling in my humble opinion.
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And hitch a ride even better than those two
@@scottsumner2998 More than a feeling is a better song. Foreplay/Longtime is a musical experience.
As this guy said on this podcast - Brad was in the same category as Freddy Mercury, Steve Perry etc. He can do anything he wants vocally in his prime - there were no limits to Brad Delp’s range, this debut album was one of the greatest accomplishments of quality rock music ever recorded and - Brad Delp was unequivocally one of the most gifted Rock Singers in the history of the genre !
Brad Delp has one of the all-time rock voices which is a big statement. Pure talent. Every vocal part you hear on the track was sung by him. He layered his own vocals and sang the harmonies and backing parts.
He's so incredible!
Was
Hard to say he's "underrated" but Delp is not mentioned nearly enough among the pantheon of GREAT rock vocalists.
I graduated in '79 - this debuted in '76 - so totally defined my coming of age years when there were bands putting out some of the best rock music ever
I vote this one song as THE BEST ROCK SONG OF THE 1970s
"Maryann" is the cousin of Tom Sholtz, the founder of Boston. He said he had a huge crush on her when he was a kid.
Boston's Foreplay/Longtime still one of the greatest rock songs of all time!!
Yes!!!!!!
Fact.....
I CONCUR
THIS *****
Yes
Brad Delp..R.I.P. one of the greatest voices in Rock and Roll history.
Ok, so as a producer, you need to know this whole album. Tom Scholz is the guitarist, but he produced this entire album out of his basement. Many of the effects for the guitars, bass, and vocals he created and electrically engineered himself.
Then that's Brad Delp. Brad's voice is transcendent. It was a sad day when we lost him. More Boston.
The production on this album is fantastic.
Brad left us all FAR too soon. 😢
No auto tune, no studio magic, just raw, pure talent. You don't see this with today's music.
Should be noted for the record: This is NOT just an "extended note" at the end, but an extended note that hits FOUR DIFFERENT OCTAVES at the same time while holding onto that note.
Honey, I was privileged to be born in the era of Boston!!!!!!
YES‼‼‼‼‼‼‼
The reality that the band or any of the members are not in the Rock n Roll HOF is criminal. Where does Brad hit in the top vocalists? If you ask the common person, he’s in the top 5. If you ask the industry, for some reason people forget he even existed. Not only was he a brilliant vocalist, he was a beautiful human. I still miss him.
Who gives a shite about the RRHOF. Pure BS. I count it as influential as hemorrhoids.
We all know the rock hall of fame is a joke
Tommy James and the Shondells, The Guess Who, Boston, The Replacements, The road goes on forever and the disrespect never ends.
You have to be in the "club" to be in the rockin roll hall of fame. @@ronk2577
@@bobsawin1920 Iron Maiden not as well
Brad Delp was one of the top singers ever. I can see your comparison to Mercury. Just his range and incredible ability to hold a note forever. Boston will always be one of my top 5 bands.
That was real music when people could actually Sing! and play their own instruments! Seems like this is the reason so many of the older generation don't think there's any real music anymore, no melody, no harmony no one plays an instrument or writes their own music and has a great voice!
Right ..some talent out there but nothing like from this era ...NOTHING!
That's why I lead them to Ren. I have restored multiple boomers' faith in the younger generation's talent using Ren as a stepping stone. I am an older Gen X, so grew up with their ridiculously awesome music before the 80s came along with its not quite as but still awesome music. The early 90s also had a big impact on Gen X (Curt Cobain was our spokesperson).
Yes exactly, before autotune! Real talent here
There are so many new bands and artists that are wonderful singer songwriters. They're going to be more independent because the methods of recording, without being manufactured by a label, is much more expensive. Check out some of the more well known newer artist like Gary Clark Jr, Alan Stone (his story is incredible btw), Billy Strings, Chris Stapleton, Grace Potter, Tedeschi Trucks Band, Nathaniel Rateliff & the Nightsweats... the list could go on and on...
@@MhantraxI'm an older Gen x too born 67. My little girl was raised on this music! She's 21 now and her and her boyfriend like this kind of music...
The writing and production of this song is absolute masterclass. Listen how smooth guitar fade-outs blend into Brad's voice. This is nothing but amazing.
Way back in the day, no auto tune just talent.
Brad Delp had such an amazing voice; beyond the octaves that he seemed to hit (and hold) with seemingly little effort, I always thought he was other-worldly. Like so many before him, the music that drove him was also what finally took his life. Rare talent like his was rare.
Brad Delp among the vocal GOATS of all time.
Foreplay/Longtime is AMAZING!! Next Boston song.❤❤
YES! Foreplay/Longtime is a MUST!
I agree!,
Agreed!
Brad Delp most definitely deserve to be mentioned in the company of Mercury. He's probably the best and most underrated vocalist in rock.
This is the whole Journey, Forigner, Boston, Air Supply.... Era!! ❤️🔥❤️🔥❤️🔥💯💯💯
A literal anthem for classic rock. Boston is among the top of the list for all time greatest rock bands.
Tom Scholz was a musical and engineering genius to wrote, played the instruments, and produced the album almost entirely on his own. But his true genius was getting Brad Delp as his vocalist. Delp had a voice range and variety that was only rivaled by the likes of Freddy Mercury. The results were epic. Foreplay/Longtime is a must-listen pair of songs. The Foreplay part is all about the instruments, But the Longtime section is another tour de force by Brad Delp. There is nothing bad in Boston's very unique catalog of hits.
Debut Boston album is, IMO, the best rock album of all time. Literally every song on the album got radio airplay back in the day.
Brad Delp was an amazing singer. He's right up there in the Pantheon with Freddie. RIP.
Better than Freddie and right next to Steve Perry ❤
RIP Brad Delp.
His voice always brings me back to high school.
I grew up in a town north of Boston. In the summers I worked for a landscaper. We used to cut the lawn at the home next to the Boston drummer (R.I.P. Sib Hashian) home. Many Fridays we’d sit on the curb eating our lunches in the sun and hear Boston rehearsing in the basement. Such warm memories thanks for the reminder. Long live Boston
How cool was that?
Wow man, so amazing. Wow.
That is awesome!!
I remember hearing Sib passed away while playing on stage. That's the equivalent of a cowboy dying with his boots and hat on.
Legend says that he’s still holding that note. There’s a reason people don’t like covering Boston…that reason is Brad Delp.
This is the Best Debut Album of All Time Period. Every song is 🔥 on this Album.
Agreed !! 🔥
The Cars debut album was pretty good too, also from Beantown
Van Halen 1 then this one
For Sure...! Bad Co. had a great debut too.
this was not the 80s this was 1976
I discovered Boston band from my uncle, circa 1987, and I remember him telling me that maybe just four people in the entire world could do what Bradley Delp did singing in Boston. This band remains as one of my favorites ever since, as I came to listen to their first three albums almost at once and it blew my mind.
When this album came out, it blew everybody away .
Best debut album of all time.
Dude, Boston is one of the all time greatest Rock N Roll bands... it's an absolute fact! I know this because I'm 60 years old and a former radio DJ who was a huge fan of this band. Not to mention, I'm from New Hampshire, which is where Brad Delp, the lead singer, lived for years. I remember distinctly, the first time I heard Boston, because it was in the mid 1970's and I was in Junior High at the time. One of my best friends older brothers turned us on to the music, and I've never been the same since. In fact, this band is one of the reasons I became a Disc Jockey... true story.
Maybe the most underrated male singer of the 70's. Brad Delp.
Tom Scholz, a MIT trained engineer, wrote, played all the instruments and recorded this whole album (not vocals) in his Boston basement apartment. The unique sound came from devices Scholz invented. Brad Delp never gets enough respect as a singer.
Exactly. Sholz had to form the band with local musicians when he got the record deal to prove that there was a band for the label to promote. No synthesizers were used, it was all guitar and Sholz inventions. Obviously, organ and other instruments were not guitar.
One of the greatest rock bands of all time!! Omg we blasted every Boston song on this album when we were in high school. The 70s were IT and Brad Delp is the GOAT right next to Steve Perry!! RIP ❤
100 percent agree❤!
This album takes me back to my childhood when my brother and I would go on road trips with my dad in his '68 Mustang fastback. The Boston debut album would ALWAYS be in rotation in it's ENTIRETY on those trips. These songs just completely encapsulate (for me) a time and place where it was just us, the road, the growl of that V8, and this band cranked to 11. Just an overwhelming feeling of freedom and contentment as the three of us blasted down the highway. I will NEVER not smile and sing along to these songs when they come on.
There is nothing by Boston that DOESN'T pop. You'll start to notice that Boston sounds like a lot of other bands, and then you find out that they all actually sound like Boston because Boston pretty much invented the modern rock sound/style. You can close your eyes and throw a dart at a list of Boston songs and every single time, you'll choose a winner!
One of the greatest songs ever recorded.
You're not tripping. His voice was incredible.
Pegasus, the drummer with the amazing afro is Sib Hashian, who sadly passed away in 2017. A bit of trivia for you is that his daughter, Lauren Hashian, is married to "The Rock" himself, Dwayne Johnson. Unfortunately this version of the song is promotional single edit, which cuts out one of the verses. I will add my vote to the many many other commenters who have said you should listen to the entire album and react to some of the full-length album versions of the songs on there. This is an incredible debut album, and this is one of the most "perfect" rock songs of all time (in my opinion).
I actually met Sib at a cookout and have his autograph. North Shore native!!!
Brad Delp one of the top 10 Greatest Rock n Roll Voices of all time.
Saw them May 17, 1977 in Norfolk’s SCOPE Coliseum. We drove from Newport News. Nine people in a Firebird (yes, really). A dude pulled over in front of us and we had a head on collision in Norfolk. We WALKED the last couple miles to the concert. I had a busted lip from hitting the windshield. Grain alcohol being passed around in the concert kept the lip clean before a 2 a.m. hospital visit for stitches. GREAT BAND & CONCERT. Ahhhhhh…the 70s! 🤘🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼
Every song on Boston's BOSTON album is great
I am 65 years of age and this song is still my favorite song…growing up in the 70’s were the best music ….❤❤
Welcome to the music of my youth.
Every single time I hear this song..I time travel to my teenage years..and I am Happy Again!!!
Boston had some of the tightest harmonies in the biz!
❤❤❤❤ Boston! Loved them since I was a kid. One of the best debut albums ever.
It's funny how he is singing about loosing himself in old songs bringing back memories and getting lost in the music and today we are doing the same with their music.. 😅 I love Boston. My parents did a great job in introducing me to GREAT MUSIC! Thank you!
BOSTON was the best music, ever. We in New England loved them so much and went to their concerts every time we could swing it. I'm in my 60's now, but we still say, "I don't always listen to BOSTON, but when I do, so do my neighbors!" 💥
I'm here for Boston. Crazy story behind Boston is the guy who started it, Tom Scholz was such an artist that he never could see when his creations were complete. He would drive the label crazy because it took him so long to finish and album. He always thought he could tweak it and make it better. Took him years.
Scene Boston back in 1977 , the singer hit all the high notes, !! they played so loud my ears rang the next day! Every song on this LP is Great , Please do HITCH A RIDE next by Boston
What makes an artist exceptional to me is if you can tell who you're hearing without knowing ahead of time. Iconic sound.
Boston one of the most popular bands of my teenage years ….soooooo good 1970’s
And now you know, BOSTON 😊
My most favorite song ever, takes me back to my high school years, I graduated 1990! I loved those high school years!!
Lead singer’s voice is absolutely amazing! The whole sound , his voice, the band , just gets to your soul!
For GOD's SAKE, please grab their debut album and react to the STUDIO version of EVERY song on the album. You will NOT be sorry. Absolutely stunning. Foreplay / Longtime is a MUST !!!
Have to second this!
The whole idea of this song is that when you hear a song it brings you right back to a certain time in your past. This was my favorite band in 1977. Funny but recently I bought the CD. It was a hot summer day. I had my windows open and put the CD in and it literally brought me back to a day in my senior year blasting this song in a car with all my friends with the windows down. All of us singing. And I was like, “ Oh man this is what the song is about!” Timeless!!!
We were riding around to this and my best friend asked, "Is that his voice or the guitar?"
Our friend pulled his Camaro over so we could figure it out.. 😅
Ahhhh.. The 70s...
Brad Delp was the voice of Boston. He passed away in 2007. Tom Scholz essentially created the band while finishing his masters at MIT. He invented the guitar pedals that let him play effects and make the "Boston sound". Most of the first album was recorded in his basement on equipment he invented. I knew he was an inventor, but Wiki filled in the gaps for me about the extent of his creations. "Don't Look Back" is my personal favorite Boston song, but I grew up with them, and love tons of their music. I don't think it's too much to compare Delp and Mercury. They were amazing artists, and we're all better off for their music.
I wash going to say the same thing about Delp and Mercury. Two of THE best vocalists, regardless of genre.
I am one of those who have every album and have seen them live. What a band. Criminal they're not in the HOF.
Yeah I think the secondary band was called RTZ? They had some good music but it was always missing that special something from Brad
The best part of the story of Boston is that this debut album full of smash hits was written by by Tom Scholz. He also played most of the instruments. When he couldn't find the effects he was hearing in his head he designed and produced them himself. He graduated from MIT, was working a Polaroid while producing this album in his basement. Record label guy comes to visit and says "Lets get you out to L.A. get some great musicians and producer" and Tom says no. The rep gets up to leave turns in the doorway and says Fine do it your way. Before Tom has time to say anything, the rep says "And we'll split the publishing with you."
Everything from that one album. Every single song.
Yep I still haven't on CD now. That kind of sucks but better than nothing some girl has the album lol😅
One of the rare albums that EVERY song was a hit played on the radio. that doesn't happen often.
I'm 65. I have never heard a band better then Boston. There are some greats that I am absolutely crazy about, especially ones with a very unique sound but none can touch the sound Boston brought to the music industry. They have many talents under their belts, Tom Scholz for one graduated from MIT with a bachelors and a masters. When their songs came on the radio, "Who is this band" said NO ONE EVER!!
Smokin' and A Man Ill Never Be...songs everyone should hear by Boston
This is the one song that when it comes on and I'm in my car I turn it up as loud as it will go and sing my heart out and I forget everything else that's going on.
You know everyone says what a great band queen is and truly great voice. Great songs. Great Christmas.
But Boston... The man truly had a beautiful voice. The guys on the guitars was extremely talented. They work them like butter and the drummer had true true talent!
To me, this is one of the best bands of all time and theyre are never given as much credit as queen...
Later on they had a secondary group called RTZ... And those were some pretty good songs too
Just crossing songs off my list left and right! Boston has so many great songs! Smokin, Foreplay/Longtime, Peace of mind, Hitch a ride, & Don't look back are just a few of their more popular ones! Im loving this journey so much!! ❤ And u want to see a drummer with a masterpice of a fro, check out Inside looking out by Grand Funk Railroad!
Love what you do for us!!!
You are 100% right. Brad is definitely fantastic! Thanks for praising him. He needed more praise when he was alive. ❤
I love how big your eyes got 😂😂thats what brad delps voice makes us react the first hear him he was the goat rest in paradise Brad youll never be forgotten ❤❤❤
Once again you've discovered a legendary band every boston song will be on your personal play list
From Wiki: The lead guitarist, Scholz is an MIT-trained engineer who designed and built his own recording studio in an apartment basement in the early 1970s. A fan of rock music throughout his teen years, Scholz began writing songs while earning his master's degree at MIT. The first Boston album was mostly recorded in his basement studio, primarily using devices _he invented_. After the success of Boston, he founded Scholz Research & Development, Inc. to develop and market his inventions, many under the Rockman brand. Scholz holds several patents related to his work at SR&D over the years.
He was described by AllMusic as an "un-rock n' roll" figure who did not enjoy the limelight of being a performer, preferring to concentrate on music, production, and inventing new electronic equipment. In more recent years, he has dedicated much of his money and time to charitable work. Dude is a pure genius. Flowers!
Boston were so far ahead of their time. The music stands up against anything out there today.
Facts
one of the great rock bands ever. read the history of them. brought rock music to new levels
Tom Scholz was a fucking genius, like MIT genius, and did this entire album, pretty much himself, in his basement on old ass recording equipment. One of the greatest albums ever then at that
Brad Delp is the vocalist everyone forgets about, but he's 100% up there at the best of all time.
Forever playlist?
This entire album should be on it, period.
You record music listen to this album from the perspective of technology.
1. No personal computers or software
2. Recorded in a basement on a 12 track analog reel to reel tape machine
3. Many of the effects were built by guitarist Tom Scholz who engineered and produced this amazing album
4. You bring in Brad Delp on vocals which he does all the vocals on the album sonically in my opinion best album ever made still sounds fresh today and it’ll sound fresh 100 years from now every song is a work of art
This is one of those jams that when they come on you cant help but sing along....even if you dont know the words....lol
For me, this song has reigned for most of my life as the best song ever made. It has several pacing changes and some of the best vocals of any rock song.
Just found your channel- props for your genuine opinions. I was in HS in the 80’s and I thank God for that. I’ve been to >100 concerts. I play guitar and write songs. Without hesitation I can tell you I saw Boston at the Dean Dome in Chapel Hill (84), they sounded as pure as their vinyl album. Best vocals live I’ve ever heard. Period. Thanks again and keep exploring my friend👊🏼
Brad Delp has one of the best rock voices ever. I wish he was still with us making music.
Definitely the best lead singer in Rock history. I have lots of favorite bands and singers but this will always be number one ☝
Everytime this song comes on when I'm driving somewhere... windows down, volume on 10! And goosebumps as soon as the lead solo starts!
This album from front to back is my all-time favorite. I stumbled on your channel and now I subscribe I love how you react this song you haven’t really heard.
1. Best debut album EVER! 2. Any song off of this album is a banger! 3. Foreplay/Longtime should be your next Boston reaction. Brad Delph was truly phenomenal!
The greatest music in history and I got to witness it!!!!
Me too!! So lucky!! But I knew it back then. Thx for your comment! Fan in PA
This is one of the biggest rock bands in the 70's. The lead singer has an incredible voice even in any comparison.
Greatest male vocalist of all time, imo.
Brad Delp is one of THE greatest vocalists of an entire generation and beyond. Tragic life cut short and he's so missed by millions.
Boston is great musicians, great vocalist an awesome group
Boston was basically Tom Scholtz, who played ALL the instruments on this album, and singer Brad Delp. You are NOT overexaggerating. He was one of the best vocalists of the time. But definitely a tortured soul. Ended up killing himself. I second Foreplay/Long Time.
I am so happy for your journey in discovering some truly classic songs and artists from decades ago. You are reviving my memory with so much joy and I thank you. Boston's music was on the radio ALL the time and I loved all of their songs. I wish I had seen them in concert but do not remember them coming where I live. I so agree with you about the lead singer- even way back when, I knew he was one of best singers of all time. Hope he felt everyone's admiration back then. Keep this going BP-- I am with YOU. 🤗🎶🎙🔊🎸🎹
The writer, Tom Sholtz (lead guitar) had a crush on his cousin MaryAnn, when he was 8 years old.
BOSTON .. at one time in the late 70's were the BIGGEST Band .. NEVER was a sound like Boston in the 70's
Song in the beginning you’re thinking of was “hooked on a feeling.” By BJ Thomas? Blue Swede? Boston is not that hahaha! This is such a jam! And yeah, they can sing sing 😂
I thought the same thing
I'm telling you, if you grew up in the 80s, there is no way your getting out of the 80s without hearing this song several times. This was probably one of the most played song in the 80's. I can't hear this song without going back to the 80s.
THIS WAS 1976 IM A 70s brat
@@theodoreritola7641 I thought it was probably the 70s but I am 56 now and I remember things from around mid 70s up but can't tell you when they happened. I remember where I was when the Challenger blew up but I can't tell you the exact date without looking it up. My memory has never been good at that sort of detail.
that's ok lol have a great day God bless you.
This was huge way b4 the 80s were in diapers lol AND PLAYED WAY MORE IN THE 70DZ
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I do not think they ever had a bad song, The first album all hits and the most recognizable sound. One of the best and longest concerts I have ever been to.
Brad Delp (RIP), the lead singer is one of most underrated singers of his generation. Great range, control and presentation...awesome singer.
There is some studio effects here. By the way Tom Sholz wrote and recorded this in his basement in a studio he built. He was a student at MIT. He also played keyboards and guitar.
You're not tripping... this man's uberclean vocals that hit ALL the highs, every time... pretty brilliant. They aren't 1 of my favorites bc I gravitated toward much heavier/intense music, but I will respect this man's voice for all of time, just like how I'm a Lakers fan who will forever respect Larry Bird's game...