An extreme rarity: A debut album where every song on the album could legitimately have been released as a single. More Than a Feeling was their debut single.
Yes, Boston is indeed from "Boston." Lol. A legendary rock band, who's debut album is still to this day, one of the biggest sellers of all time. Every song was a banger. The most incredible thing about them is that the guitarist Tom Sholz wrote every song, played every instrument, and did the entire production of the album in his own basement. He then recruited his friend, singer Brad Delp, to do the vocals. Once they had it all recorded and shopped it around to local radio stations and record labels, they caught on. Once they started to hit, they then had to form an actual band and start touring/playing live. It is truly an unheard of rise to fame. They have so many amazing songs. You can't go wrong with any of them.
Everything you said is correct. But, you left off, that he also built all the recording equipment himself. (By hand.) He was a MIT trained electrical engineer.
If you dont get goosebumps listening to this, nearly 50 years after its release, one of the greatest singles ever, check your pulse, you're probably dead.
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.
I was born in '70, so I grew up to some of the greatest music from the '70 and '80s, when musicians and vocalists HAD to be exceptional. No computers or auto tune.
Tom Scholz an MIT educated electrical engineer genius working for Polaroid Corp.(Yes the legendary instant camera’a and film company) in Waltham Mass was given an ultimatum by his bosses because he was spending to much time on his hobby music. So he resigned. He build a studio in his Watertown apartment (yes Same Watertown as the shootout with the Boston Marathon bombers). He soundproofed the room with material he bought so as not to be evicted. Built all the studio equipment from scraps he found. He created all the sounds himself with exception of Brad Delps vocals, Brad, from Peobody Mass, was introduced to Tom by Barry Goudreau. The drums were provided by Jim Masdea and then Sib Hashain for the final production. Sib’s was from Lynnfield Mass and his daughter married Dwyane “The Rock” Johnson. Tom Scholz created the sound of two guitars by overdubbing his own guitar tracks. He produced the harmonies by over dubbing Brads remarkably vocals. Tom first lied to a prospective music producer that the sound was created in a California Professional Music Studio because he thought know one would believe he made it in his basement. The debut Album is one of the greatest debut rock studio albums of all time in 1976. No one had ever heard anything like it. It presented a new problem. The record company insisted they tour. Which meant assembling a band the technically didn’t exist. But they pulled it off. The rest is rock history. RIP Brad Delp. PS Marianne was a real person. When Tom Scholz was 10 he had a crush on his cousin Marianne.
"No computers or auto tune" Computers and other forms of electronic recording aids in general most certainly existed in the '70s, and this album is full of them. Sound engineering, editing, mixing, overdubbing, multitracking, lip synching, etc, was very much a part of the music industry well before the '70s. While they may not have yet had auto tune, that didn't mean they couldn't and didn't enhance and "sweeten" the voices and instrumentals on records. They did it the old fashioned way, turn a knob, push a slider on the board, and viola. They could make anyone sound better. In fact, there was a bit of a scandal about that in the 1920s and again in the '50s, pertaining to "singers" or musicians who got credit on records who didn't or couldn't really sing or play, but they had the right "look" and charisma that could make a lot of money for the record company, so they got a lot of help in the recording studio through the magic of sound engineering.
For my money, the greatest male vocal ever laid to tape. The untouchable Brad Delp...dearly missed. Did contract work for these guys in the 90s, and Brad at the mic was phenomenal, even 20 years after their debut...
I love when younger folks find the music of my youth. Suffice to say, I no longer look proper to rock and roll, -- no hair any more, for one --- but we grew up on Boston. You get it. It's fitting that this song repeats, "I close my eyes and I slip away", because it is scientifically proven you can't hear this the first time with eyes open. This song closes your eyes, and carries you away.
RIP INDEED to brad he left us in the same way my father did I'm forever grateful to my father for PLAYING THE HELL OUT THIS ALBUM around me as a kid AMAZING
This is one of those albums that is a must for anyone with a music appreciation collection. There was a Mary Ann that worked at the ambulance service I worked at and when she would walk into a room, we would start to sing this to her. Brad Delp with that voice being both smooth and powerful could bring out emotions that could just hook you.
Great Reaction! 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!
This song is one of the most-played songs of the 1970s (and today as well). The obvious next choice to listen to from this group is "Foreplay/Long Time" off the same album. Btw, this is (or was) the best-selling debut album of all time if that gives you an idea of how good these songs are.
The song has an irresistable structure with great switches and the singer and guitarplayer lifts it to the highest level. Nothing could be done better. Great songs made in the 70s like this one .
When 2 ppl who only used to listen to rap now jam out over fire guitar solos, fat baselines, bad ass drum fills, & voices with so many ranges it gives you goosebumps you know they are winning. Well done Phil & Sam!
"Rock n' Roll Band", "Foreplay/Longtime", Smokin', "Hitchin a Ride", "Peace of mind", "Don't Look Back" etc.., what can I say, Boston was huge and on fire in the mid to late 70's, we loved them. Boston just got you into a great mood and you wanted more, more, more.
More Boston songs: "Rock n Roll Band", "Smokin'", "Let me take you home tonight", "Something about you", "Peace of mind", "Amanda" and so many many more!! I've seen them live over a dozen times, snd and they're some of best concert memories I've ever had. Absolutely phenomenal shows! 🤘😎
Yhanks for your entertaining and insightful reactions! The lead guitarist - Tom Scholz played all the instruments and recorded the album in his basement. He invented some of the devices used like guitar pedals, mixed and mastered the album. He also worked as an engineer at Polaroid during this time.
Every song on this album is fire. It seemed like everybody on the planet was listing to this album when it came out. Every party or get together I went to in middle school, then high school and then collage was playing it.
Tom Scholz who wrote and played most of the instruments on the first album said he wanted the vocals back a little in the mix so singer Brad Delp could power over the music. All the vocals on the first 3 albums was all Delp.
Boston had some of the best "feel good" music of all time. They have banger after banger. Cant wait to see your faces reacting to Forplay/Longtime. So much ear candy....probably the best debut album of all time.
You are right..Boston's more than a feeling has been played in numerous movies and tv shows over the past couple of decades. Founding member Tom Scholz wrote the lyrics, and recorded all the instruments he played...in fact, he play all instruments in the debut album. Brad Delp sang the vocals including backup and harmony. Tom was ahead of his time, as a graduate of MIT, and employed at Polaroid, he worked on this album for 6 years in his basement, creating creating electronic devices that would be used for voice and guitar and organ. In fact, many of the foot pedals used in the rock industry today that give guitars their unique sounds, are a result of Tom's inventions and patents. Tom dubbed the voices over when Brad entered the scene giving the sound of a full multiple voice, while Brad also dubbed in the harmonies. The entire album was produced in Tom's basement...genius. It was their debut album to boot, and remained on the top 100 charts around the world for 132 weeks. There was no one like Boston's sound with the electronic devices that Tom created to enhance the sound, and they quickly took the rock and pop era by storm, right during the Disco age. Im 65 years old, and I still get goose bumps listening to Boston....no other band like them then or now.
They way Tom Scholz used Brad Delp's vocals to transition into heavy guitars is just amazing. Gives this song something you can't find in any other song.
That angelic tenor is Brad Delp. This hit in 1976 when I was in High School. There was nothing like it before. The production value was insane. You probably heard it on the radio in your grandparent's car. Classic progressive rock. Other Progressive Rock bands YES (Roundabout) and RUSH (Tom Sawyer, Limelight, 2112, YYZ...)
Nice to see people in 2023 react to this song the way I did when it was first relesed back in 76.. Do some more they are/were a fantastic band. Do all of their songs, they don't have a bad one. Foreplay long time will blow your mind.. RIP Brad Best wishes from France
This debut album was pure magic and the brainchild of Tom Scholtz (lead guitar, writer, lyricist and pretty much everything else). He was an MIT trained engineer who produced the album in his garage/home. Brad Delp added vocals then layered his vocals for background harmony and magic was made. Every track on the album is unmistakably Boston and can stand on its own. Their second album Don't Look Back carried with it similar magic. My favorite song of all time was on the second album. It departed from their usual upbeat sound but was still undeniably Boston. The song is A Man I'll Never Be. It is seriously worth a listen.
Keep exploring..you will find many more treasures!!rock on guys! I'm 71 snaps lived through many decades of awesome music..this one bring me back in time when I was on a amusement park ride..this song and its beat was in perfect sync with the ride!!thanks for the memory...have fun in your discoveries! You two are great!
They hit the G spot with this one! Everyone has a song in their head that reminds them of a moment in time! Songs from my teenage years bring my youth to life, and I'm an old man!!!!
I grew up in Massachusetts, I worked during the summer as a landscaper in a fairly affluent town. On Fridays we cut a lawn next to the home of Sib Hashian drummer of Boston. They used to rehearse in his basement and as we ate our lunch on the curb many a sunny summer Friday afternoon we would hear Boston practicing. Thanks for the fond warm memory. Oh BTW awesome band…
Brad Delp could hit notes only dogs can pick up on and come running. Not one bad song on that entire album. R.I.P Brad Delp, thanks for the voice and tunes to rock out to in the car or house party!
Boston was my first concert, Sammy Hager opened up and the power went out during his set. As a 12 year old I was blown away and got to see some really great bands in the 70s 80s and 90s. Next up should be Foreplay/Long Time
Tom Scholz was born in Toledo, Ohio where his family made their home for many years. Tom’s dad was a builder and built many homes in the Toledo area including mine. Tom went off to college to MIT in Cambridge, Massachusetts and formed a band there & named it Boston.
This is an album every teenager had to have back in 1976. I know I had the 8-track, I think. I later bought the album. Yes they were from Boston and consisted of 5 members Tom Schultz-guitar, keyboards, Brad Delp-lead vocals, guitar, keyboards, Sib Hasian-drums, Barry Goudreau-guitar and Fran Sheehan-bass was the original lineup.
5 piece band from Boston. The mastermind is guitarist Tom Schotz , Brad Delp vocalist, Barry Goudreau guitarist, Sib Hashian drums & Fran Sheehan bass. Tom Schotz is an engineering brainiac , he wrote all the music and he’s a perfectionist Saw them around 1977 in San Francisco at The Winterland Arena and that show was crazy good. I personally went there to see the drummer of the band Y&T that was opening for them , I didn’t really know much about Boston the. Holy crap they were so good.
Este sonido llegó hasta Punta Arenas, Chile, Sudamérica !!! La ciudad mas cercana a la Antártida !!! ... Potencia !!! Calidad que hace bibrar hasta Tierra del Fuego , saludos !!
You really need to see these guys perform live on video. Yes, they are from Boston. There are actually 4 members.. Brad Delp was the lead vocal singer. One of the best singers of all time. Great harmony of all members. RIP Brad. 😎
My buddy, who worked in a record store back then gave me this album for Christmas. As a college student, in the 70's, studying to be a recording engineer, I was blown away! Check out "A Man I'll Never Be" from their "Don't Look Back" album.
12 string at the beginning had me!! Researched them the singer originally played every instrument and did vocals by himself in his basement, that’s so cool
They are from Boston! Our band started - IN BOSTON - in 1976, when this album leapt onto the world. I will never forget gathering around the phonograph and putting the needle down on this. We just stood there, our mouths gaping and staring at each other wondering what in the world we just listened to! Their influence on us and EVERYone at this time was immense! The stage band had five people but the first two albums were pretty much done by Tom Scholz. All the vocals were done on the album by the amazing Brad Delp. Do yourself and listen to a vocals-only type version of this.
Marianne was the founders, cousin whom he was in love with when he was a young boy. Tom Schultz is the founder and played all the instruments on the album fine-tuning the album for eight years before he sent the finished product to a record company. Brad Delp RIP was his friend and became lead singer of the band. They didn’t know what to call themselves so they just went with their town. BOSTON.
Just so you know, every song on Boston's debut album is at least as good, if not better, than "More Than A Feeling". It's one of the rarest of rare albums which contains no clunkers. Love Brad Delp's vocal range where his voice soars into the Stratosphere and like a baton, he hands it over and his voice morphs into the guitar which is playing the same note. I'd highly recommend "Foreplay/Long Time" next. It's jaw-dropping great! BTW, I grew up in Lynn, MA about 8 miles north of Boston. The next town over is Swampscott, MA. Several of the guys in the band lived in and still live in Swampscott.
Forgot to mention, when Boston sports teams are on national TV broadcasts, you will often hear the main chorus from "More Than a Feeling" playing as the game segues into a commercial break. That's probably where you've heard the chorus before.
@@bostonwhofanSome info in here I didn't know, so thanks for this. Also, the song MTAF has been in several TV adverts/commercials down the years, so they may know the track from there. Amazing tune, amazing band and a tragic ending for Brad & all who were close to him. 🤘🎸
@@crabuki1273 I became a fan of the band in the late 70's from the influences of an uncle of mine who was 10 years older. We were all amazed the band even did a 3rd album (Third Stage) in the 80's. Most people really thought the band was done and then voila!
Boston were the pioneers of what we called FORMULA ROCK back in the late 70s. Tom Scholz, the guitarist , is a master of technical effects. In fact, he has a line of pedal effects and amplifiers under Scholz Research and Development. SR & D. Barry Goudreau and Brad Delp held killer vocals. These guys spent a lot of time between albums and many rumors of breakups surfaced. I believe a couple of members have passed away but the, as a group, certainly SET a new standard for groups that formed in the 80s. For instance: Journey, Bryan Adams, Asia, 38 Special, and on and on. Loved your reactions. 😊
This is why I watch...cuz it's more than a feeling when I hear these old songs...and watching someone experience it for the first time brings back all the good feelings. Thanx!!
Boston is a great group me and many grew up listening to when we were much younger but the memories of that time with great music like Boston are just extremely great memories. I loved your reactions.
I saw Boston & clicked like immediately! Without much debate, the greatest debut album ever…just phenomenal musicianship. I credit my older brother for introducing me to the band. I just wore out his 8 track! So many memories cruising in my 72 Barracuda on Friday & Saturday nights with this album in my cassette player back in the mid-80s! 😊
Es una gran canción, su música es penetrante, la voz de Brad Delph es tan fuerte, llena de notas nitidaz, difícil creer que es de 1976, se escucha tan actual. Gracias Boston. 😊
An extreme rarity: A debut album where every song on the album could legitimately have been released as a single. More Than a Feeling was their debut single.
Indeed!
Yes, outstanding album, Magic. ❤
Only other I could think of is Van Halen 1 both super talented
Every song on that album is a staple on classic rock radio... I can't think of any other album in which that is the case.
Guns n roses-appetite for destruction
This is one of THE BEST CLASSIC ROCK SONGS IN HISTORY OF MUSIC…it never gets old.
On one of the best classic rock albums in history. One of my favorites of all time.
Agreed. This song is PERFECT.
This is from Boston's debut album, which is a masterpiece. Every cut is worth a listen. My personal favorite is "Peace of Mind".
"Peace of Mind" was actually featured in the video game Grand Theft Auto 5.
Totally agree
That song is a masterpiece beyond and above anything I am used to hearing.
Hitch a ride is mine. The outro guitar solo is otherworldly.
Yes, Boston is indeed from "Boston." Lol. A legendary rock band, who's debut album is still to this day, one of the biggest sellers of all time. Every song was a banger.
The most incredible thing about them is that the guitarist Tom Sholz wrote every song, played every instrument, and did the entire production of the album in his own basement. He then recruited his friend, singer Brad Delp, to do the vocals. Once they had it all recorded and shopped it around to local radio stations and record labels, they caught on. Once they started to hit, they then had to form an actual band and start touring/playing live. It is truly an unheard of rise to fame.
They have so many amazing songs. You can't go wrong with any of them.
Sometimes referred to as "the album in search of a band".
@jimmcevers9443 haha. Facts! 😄
the drums were re-recorded by Sib for the actual album.
Short "how to" find a great Boston song.
1. Pick any of the 6 studio albums.
2. Select a random track.
3. Press play.
Everything you said is correct. But, you left off, that he also built all the recording equipment himself. (By hand.) He was a MIT trained electrical engineer.
If you dont get goosebumps listening to this, nearly 50 years after its release, one of the greatest singles ever, check your pulse, you're probably dead.
The greatest male rock vocal of all time!
@@greggkimball4110of ALL time...
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.
Arguably, the greatest rock song ever. A perfect song.
I can agree with than...but Paradise By the Dashboard Light is up there as well.
Brad Delp is one of the Greatest voices in Rock history. Mercury, Bowie, Delp, Bach, Plant
I was born in '70, so I grew up to some of the greatest music from the '70 and '80s, when musicians and vocalists HAD to be exceptional. No computers or auto tune.
I have an album, have 40 years of ago. I still listen 🎶.
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Nothin like listening to vinyl !
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Tom Scholz an MIT educated electrical engineer genius working for Polaroid Corp.(Yes the legendary instant camera’a and film company) in Waltham Mass was given an ultimatum by his bosses because he was spending to much time on his hobby music. So he resigned.
He build a studio in his Watertown apartment (yes Same Watertown as the shootout with the Boston Marathon bombers). He soundproofed the room with material he bought so as not to be evicted. Built all the studio equipment from scraps he found.
He created all the sounds himself with exception of Brad Delps vocals, Brad, from Peobody Mass, was introduced to Tom by Barry Goudreau. The drums were provided by Jim Masdea and then Sib Hashain for the final production. Sib’s was from Lynnfield Mass and his daughter married Dwyane “The Rock” Johnson.
Tom Scholz created the sound of two guitars by overdubbing his own guitar tracks. He produced the harmonies by over dubbing Brads remarkably vocals.
Tom first lied to a prospective music producer that the sound was created in a California Professional Music Studio because he thought know one would believe he made it in his basement.
The debut Album is one of the greatest debut rock studio albums of all time in 1976. No one had ever heard anything like it.
It presented a new problem. The record company insisted they tour. Which meant assembling a band the technically didn’t exist.
But they pulled it off. The rest is rock history. RIP Brad Delp.
PS Marianne was a real person. When Tom Scholz was 10 he had a crush on his cousin Marianne.
"No computers or auto tune" Computers and other forms of electronic recording aids in general most certainly existed in the '70s, and this album is full of them. Sound engineering, editing, mixing, overdubbing, multitracking, lip synching, etc, was very much a part of the music industry well before the '70s. While they may not have yet had auto tune, that didn't mean they couldn't and didn't enhance and "sweeten" the voices and instrumentals on records. They did it the old fashioned way, turn a knob, push a slider on the board, and viola. They could make anyone sound better. In fact, there was a bit of a scandal about that in the 1920s and again in the '50s, pertaining to "singers" or musicians who got credit on records who didn't or couldn't really sing or play, but they had the right "look" and charisma that could make a lot of money for the record company, so they got a lot of help in the recording studio through the magic of sound engineering.
For my money, the greatest male vocal ever laid to tape. The untouchable Brad Delp...dearly missed. Did contract work for these guys in the 90s, and Brad at the mic was phenomenal, even 20 years after their debut...
He really is hitting those high notes…RIP,Brad Delp.
nobody can sing like that now .best voice ever
One of the greatest debut albums of all time. Brad Delps vocals are nothing short of brilliant.
One my top 5 bands all time, saw them live a couple of times. There were 5 original members. RIP Brad Delp
Yeah, I was pretty sure it wasn't 3 members.
I love when younger folks find the music of my youth. Suffice to say, I no longer look proper to rock and roll, -- no hair any more, for one --- but we grew up on Boston. You get it.
It's fitting that this song repeats, "I close my eyes and I slip away", because it is scientifically proven you can't hear this the first time with eyes open. This song closes your eyes, and carries you away.
Back to the 70s..
Oh, yeah...
Loved Boston. Miss Brad Delp and his iconic voice. RIP
RIP INDEED to brad
he left us in the same way my father did
I'm forever grateful to my father for PLAYING THE HELL OUT THIS ALBUM around me as a kid
AMAZING
It's MR Brad Delp lol
And this is what made coming of age in the 70’s magical. What a great time!
Thank God I was a teenager during the 70's 😉...RIP Brad Delp.
Amen to that! These kids today have absolutely no clue what they missed
Legendary band that created a new sound.
My favorite rock song of all time:
Foreplay/Long Time by Boston
A masterpiece.
kevinehle637 mine too!
You can now tell your friends you have listened to arguably the best rock song ever recorded.
For the record the band had five members RIP Brad.
They had 5 members when they played live. In the studio it was Tom, Brad and they used 2 drummers. That is it.
I think Brad Delp didn’t get the recognition he deserved. He was awesome, and will always be remembered as one of the best singers.
This is one of those albums that is a must for anyone with a music appreciation collection. There was a Mary Ann that worked at the ambulance service I worked at and when she would walk into a room, we would start to sing this to her. Brad Delp with that voice being both smooth and powerful could bring out emotions that could just hook you.
This song completely encapsulates 70’s classic rock
Best vocalist in rock history- RIP Brad Delp
Great Reaction!
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!
Boston is one of, if not THE most underrated bands of all time!! My favorite band!!
I'm blessed to be able to call Boston music from my generation. The so called music today doesn't even come close"There is no school like Old school".
This song is one of the most-played songs of the 1970s (and today as well). The obvious next choice to listen to from this group is "Foreplay/Long Time" off the same album. Btw, this is (or was) the best-selling debut album of all time if that gives you an idea of how good these songs are.
It indeed was and then eventually fell second to Appetite for Destruction by Guns N Roses.
I graduated High School in 1982. I was so glad I grew up during a Golden Era of Music. This was a great song by Boston!
So glad to see young people not allowing this great music to die. This is one of the greatest songs ever written. A gorgeous rock song!
One of the greatest singers of all time. RIP BRAD
The song has an irresistable structure with great switches and the singer and guitarplayer lifts it to the highest level. Nothing could be done better. Great songs made in the 70s like this one .
When 2 ppl who only used to listen to rap now jam out over fire guitar solos, fat baselines, bad ass drum fills, & voices with so many ranges it gives you goosebumps you know they are winning. Well done Phil & Sam!
Always appreciate your awesome comments Jennifer! Thank you for hanging with us & giving us great info along the way!
When they say "Guitar Rock"....they mean this!!!
Brad Delp voice was incredible. And the guitars tone…wow.
An AMAZING band!! Thank God I was raised in this Era of music!!❤
Arguably one of the best songs ever released. Its such a great song from start to finish! I wish music could be like this again.
Brad Delp proving once and again just why he is arguably one of, if not the best counter tenor that this planet has ever seen, R.I.P. Brad.
This is my favorite song from BOSTON. Amazing vocals, instrumentals. Great Reaction. There is no way you can sit still during this song. Billy Boy
Brad Delps vocals were INCREDIBLE!! RIP! love Boston! 🙂
"Rock n' Roll Band", "Foreplay/Longtime", Smokin', "Hitchin a Ride", "Peace of mind", "Don't Look Back" etc.., what can I say, Boston was huge and on fire in the mid to late 70's, we loved them. Boston just got you into a great mood and you wanted more, more, more.
More Boston songs: "Rock n Roll Band", "Smokin'", "Let me take you home tonight", "Something about you", "Peace of mind", "Amanda" and so many many more!! I've seen them live over a dozen times, snd and they're some of best concert memories I've ever had. Absolutely phenomenal shows! 🤘😎
Yhanks for your entertaining and insightful reactions! The lead guitarist - Tom Scholz played all the instruments and recorded the album in his basement. He invented some of the devices used like guitar pedals, mixed and mastered the album. He also worked as an engineer at Polaroid during this time.
Every song on this album is fire. It seemed like everybody on the planet was listing to this album when it came out. Every party or get together I went to in middle school, then high school and then collage was playing it.
They were from Boston.They formed in 1975.Brad Delp was the original lead vocalist
Tom Scholz who wrote and played most of the instruments on the first album said he wanted the vocals back a little in the mix so singer Brad Delp could power over the music. All the vocals on the first 3 albums was all Delp.
I went to a Boston concert back in the early 70's. They are great on stage live. Loved them.
Boston had some of the best "feel good" music of all time. They have banger after banger. Cant wait to see your faces reacting to Forplay/Longtime. So much ear candy....probably the best debut album of all time.
The whole album deserves a full reaction.
Boston is one of my favorite groups. You need to listen to more of their songs. ANY of the songs on that first album are excellent!
Yesss!!! Thank you, thank you, thank you 🙏... a man I'll never be, don't look back, foreplay/longtime....and the list goes on & on
You are right..Boston's more than a feeling has been played in numerous movies and tv shows over the past couple of decades. Founding member Tom Scholz wrote the lyrics, and recorded all the instruments he played...in fact, he play all instruments in the debut album. Brad Delp sang the vocals including backup and harmony. Tom was ahead of his time, as a graduate of MIT, and employed at Polaroid, he worked on this album for 6 years in his basement, creating creating electronic devices that would be used for voice and guitar and organ. In fact, many of the foot pedals used in the rock industry today that give guitars their unique sounds, are a result of Tom's inventions and patents.
Tom dubbed the voices over when Brad entered the scene giving the sound of a full multiple voice, while Brad also dubbed in the harmonies. The entire album was produced in Tom's basement...genius. It was their debut album to boot, and remained on the top 100 charts around the world for 132 weeks. There was no one like Boston's sound with the electronic devices that Tom created to enhance the sound, and they quickly took the rock and pop era by storm, right during the Disco age.
Im 65 years old, and I still get goose bumps listening to Boston....no other band like them then or now.
They way Tom Scholz used Brad Delp's vocals to transition into heavy guitars is just amazing. Gives this song something you can't find in any other song.
That angelic tenor is Brad Delp. This hit in 1976 when I was in High School. There was nothing like it before. The production value was insane. You probably heard it on the radio in your grandparent's car. Classic progressive rock. Other Progressive Rock bands YES (Roundabout) and RUSH (Tom Sawyer, Limelight, 2112, YYZ...)
Probably the best rock debut album of all time. Also check out Peace of Mind, Feelin Satisfied, Foreplay/Long Time
Nice to see people in 2023 react to this song the way I did when it was first relesed back in 76.. Do some more they are/were a fantastic band. Do all of their songs, they don't have a bad one. Foreplay long time will blow your mind.. RIP Brad
Best wishes from France
This debut album was pure magic and the brainchild of Tom Scholtz (lead guitar, writer, lyricist and pretty much everything else). He was an MIT trained engineer who produced the album in his garage/home. Brad Delp added vocals then layered his vocals for background harmony and magic was made. Every track on the album is unmistakably Boston and can stand on its own. Their second album Don't Look Back carried with it similar magic. My favorite song of all time was on the second album. It departed from their usual upbeat sound but was still undeniably Boston. The song is A Man I'll Never Be. It is seriously worth a listen.
Keep exploring..you will find many more treasures!!rock on guys! I'm 71 snaps lived through many decades of awesome music..this one bring me back in time when I was on a amusement park ride..this song and its beat was in perfect sync with the ride!!thanks for the memory...have fun in your discoveries! You two are great!
They hit the G spot with this one! Everyone has a song in their head that reminds them of a moment in time! Songs from my teenage years bring my youth to life, and I'm an old man!!!!
Having grown up in that time I might be a little bias but the music of 1965-1985 is the best ever written
I grew up in Massachusetts, I worked during the summer as a landscaper in a fairly affluent town. On Fridays we cut a lawn next to the home of Sib Hashian drummer of Boston. They used to rehearse in his basement and as we ate our lunch on the curb many a sunny summer Friday afternoon we would hear Boston practicing. Thanks for the fond warm memory. Oh BTW awesome band…
Brad Delp could hit notes only dogs can pick up on and come running. Not one bad song on that entire album. R.I.P Brad Delp, thanks for the voice and tunes to rock out to in the car or house party!
Why you recognize it is because its a masterpiece thats been played everywhere for 47 years. I was 18 when this was released. I am so blessed.
It's surreal that the hosts were unaware of this song or the band in general. Brad Delp - one of the greatest voices in rock - RIP.
Boston was my first concert, Sammy Hager opened up and the power went out during his set. As a 12 year old I was blown away and got to see some really great bands in the 70s 80s and 90s. Next up should be Foreplay/Long Time
Tom Scholz was born in Toledo, Ohio where his family made their home for many years. Tom’s dad was a builder and built many homes in the Toledo area including mine. Tom went off to college to MIT in Cambridge, Massachusetts and formed a band there & named it Boston.
Brad Delp greatest rock vocalist i have ever heard, three octaves up in one breath. Legendary.
In my personal top 10 since it's release nearly 50 years ago. Never gets old. Yes, they are from Boston.
This is one of the best selling debut albums ever!!!❤❤❤
Music just isnt made like this anymore which is why these bands from the 70's are still an inspiration for generations to come.
This is an album every teenager had to have back in 1976. I know I had the 8-track, I think.
I later bought the album.
Yes they were from Boston and consisted of 5 members Tom Schultz-guitar, keyboards, Brad Delp-lead vocals, guitar, keyboards, Sib Hasian-drums, Barry Goudreau-guitar and Fran Sheehan-bass was the original lineup.
5 piece band from Boston. The mastermind is guitarist Tom Schotz , Brad Delp vocalist, Barry Goudreau guitarist, Sib Hashian drums & Fran Sheehan bass. Tom Schotz is an engineering brainiac , he wrote all the music and he’s a perfectionist Saw them around 1977 in San Francisco at The Winterland Arena and that show was crazy good. I personally went there to see the drummer of the band Y&T that was opening for them , I didn’t really know much about Boston the. Holy crap they were so good.
Este sonido llegó hasta Punta Arenas, Chile, Sudamérica !!! La ciudad mas cercana a la Antártida !!! ...
Potencia !!! Calidad que hace bibrar hasta Tierra del Fuego , saludos !!
Best Debut Album of all time period Not a bad song on it. 5 piece band you should do every song on this album.
Takes me right back to being a kid of the 70's.
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You really need to see these guys perform live on video. Yes, they are from Boston. There are actually 4 members.. Brad Delp was the lead vocal singer. One of the best singers of all time. Great harmony of all members. RIP Brad. 😎
My very first concert and longtime fan. Awesome music.
This is such a classic, this is true music of the 70s, thank you for playing music I grew up with !
I forget sometimes not every one was raised on this music. Love Boston
My buddy, who worked in a record store back then gave me this album for Christmas. As a college student, in the 70's, studying to be a recording engineer, I was blown away! Check out "A Man I'll Never Be" from their "Don't Look Back" album.
12 string at the beginning had me!! Researched them the singer originally played every instrument and did vocals by himself in his basement, that’s so cool
No, the singer is Brad Delp and the one who played all instruments but drums, is producer/ engineer Tom Scholz.
They are from Boston! Our band started - IN BOSTON - in 1976, when this album leapt onto the world. I will never forget gathering around the phonograph and putting the needle down on this. We just stood there, our mouths gaping and staring at each other wondering what in the world we just listened to! Their influence on us and EVERYone at this time was immense! The stage band had five people but the first two albums were pretty much done by Tom Scholz. All the vocals were done on the album by the amazing Brad Delp.
Do yourself and listen to a vocals-only type version of this.
I could listen to this song literally everyday and never get tired of it. Wow the feeling it brings you is insane.
Marianne was the founders, cousin whom he was in love with when he was a young boy. Tom Schultz is the founder and played all the instruments on the album fine-tuning the album for eight years before he sent the finished product to a record company. Brad Delp RIP was his friend and became lead singer of the band. They didn’t know what to call themselves so they just went with their town. BOSTON.
Boston......The most amazing short lived group in history ❤
You absolutely have to listen to more Boston. So many great songs...
Very grateful that you are helping to keep this music alive! The arrangement of this song is perfectly done. Thanks again! Keep the faith!
Just so you know, every song on Boston's debut album is at least as good, if not better, than "More Than A Feeling". It's one of the rarest of rare albums which contains no clunkers. Love Brad Delp's vocal range where his voice soars into the Stratosphere and like a baton, he hands it over and his voice morphs into the guitar which is playing the same note. I'd highly recommend "Foreplay/Long Time" next. It's jaw-dropping great! BTW, I grew up in Lynn, MA about 8 miles north of Boston. The next town over is Swampscott, MA. Several of the guys in the band lived in and still live in Swampscott.
Forgot to mention, when Boston sports teams are on national TV broadcasts, you will often hear the main chorus from "More Than a Feeling" playing as the game segues into a commercial break. That's probably where you've heard the chorus before.
@@bostonwhofanSome info in here I didn't know, so thanks for this. Also, the song MTAF has been in several TV adverts/commercials down the years, so they may know the track from there. Amazing tune, amazing band and a tragic ending for Brad & all who were close to him. 🤘🎸
my favourite song by BOSTON
congratulations for you👍🏻👍🏻
summer driving, windows down, music cranked...iconic song!
Boston is the best! I still listen to them all the time!
This entire Boston debut album is fire, every single note, review it all if you don't mind.
Sholz was such a perfectionist I sometimes think it's a wonder we ever got to hear his music.
@@crabuki1273 I became a fan of the band in the late 70's from the influences of an uncle of mine who was 10 years older. We were all amazed the band even did a 3rd album (Third Stage) in the 80's. Most people really thought the band was done and then voila!
Boston were the pioneers of what we called FORMULA ROCK back in the late 70s. Tom Scholz, the guitarist , is a master of technical effects. In fact, he has a line of pedal effects and amplifiers under Scholz Research and Development. SR & D. Barry Goudreau and Brad Delp held killer vocals. These guys spent a lot of time between albums and many rumors of breakups surfaced. I believe a couple of members have passed away but the, as a group, certainly SET a new standard for groups that formed in the 80s. For instance: Journey, Bryan Adams, Asia, 38 Special, and on and on. Loved your reactions. 😊
Just listen to the whole first album from Boston! That is all the Boston you will ever need!!!
This is why I watch...cuz it's more than a feeling when I hear these old songs...and watching someone experience it for the first time brings back all the good feelings. Thanx!!
Our pleasure!
Boston is a great group me and many grew up listening to when we were much younger but the memories of that time with great music like Boston are just extremely great memories. I loved your reactions.
This album came out in 1977 or '78 & it was everywhere. Their debut album...it was full of hits. 'Foreplay/Long Time were next.
I saw Boston & clicked like immediately! Without much debate, the greatest debut album ever…just phenomenal musicianship. I credit my older brother for introducing me to the band. I just wore out his 8 track! So many memories cruising in my 72 Barracuda on Friday & Saturday nights with this album in my cassette player back in the mid-80s! 😊
Es una gran canción, su música es penetrante, la voz de Brad Delph es tan fuerte, llena de notas nitidaz, difícil creer que es de 1976, se escucha tan actual. Gracias Boston. 😊
I love Boston. I first heard them in high school (around ‘86) and have been hooked since. Rest in peace Brad.