17 million albums sold, and every song is a banger. It’s considered one of the greatest debut albums in music history. There are high-ups in the industry who consider it as one of the “perfect” albums ever recorded. And just think, all those vocals are ONE voice. The late great Brad Delp
Arena rock is a large "catch-all" for rock bands. It covers bands like Journey, Styx, Asia, REO Speedwagon, Blue Oyster Cult, and Kansas. Definitely a genre we need more of here on the channel. Hint hint.
Boston 's first album is arguably one of the best debut album in rock history. Not a bad song on the whole album. If you ever want to do an entire album reaction this would be an excellent one to do
This album in particular was HUGE, and understandably so. Not only is there not a bad song on the record, they're ALL at least really good but most are total epics!
Tom Scholz played all the instruments on this album. He recorded the album in his basement and hired Brad Delp to sing. The band was formed after the album was recorded. You have to read the whole story.
If I'm not mistaken, Tom Scholz also attended MIT, graduated from there with a Masters Degree in Engineering. So the dude is legit, High IQ/Intelligent. Jeebus, just to go to MIT is challenging enough. I've worked with some people who attended and I can say...um...they seemed kinda, for lack of better words, it "broke" them. But yeah, it's just a nightmare. Lol.
Actually the whole band played on "Foreplay/Longtime", and "Hitch a Ride", which was one third of the album (12 1/2 minutes). Brad Delp also played acoustic guitar on "Let Me Take You Home Tonight", which he also wrote. Sib Hashian played the drums on all songs except Rock and Roll Band, which has Jim Masdea on drums. Everyone knew this when the album came out. The misconception that Tom Schultz played every instrument on the album didn't start until years later. Scholz spoke in one early interview about getting help from Brad Delp and Barry Goodreau with writing some of the songs. Not to take anything from Scholz, he really was a master at sound engineering, and it's pretty rare to find someone who can do it all from the creation of the song, to the arranging, recording and right down to the final mix. And he was definitely a wizard at the mixer. He knew the sound he wanted and not only did he know how to mix for it, but when the equipment wasn't capable of producing what he wanted to hear he created and modified equipment until he had what he wanted. But the rest of the band certainly deserve recognition for their part in the creation of the album.
@@ptournas A side note to your great comment is that Sib Hashian the drummer, his daughter is Dwayne the Rock Johnson's girlfriend or wife. Also Tom Scholz invented the Rockman.
@@Rikko5500 Yes. I was actually friends with Sibby. He was quite proud of that! The Rockman was one of the things I was thinking of when I mentioned that he created and modified equipment to get the sounds he wanted. Definitely a genius in the audio electronics field as well as songwriting and producing!
SO happy that you guys got into Boston. If you get a chance, "Smokin" and "Rock and Roll Band" are great songs by Boston. They just don't make music like this anymore. Thanks for going strong with the content!
Woohoo! LOVE Boston! “More Than A Feeling” “Something About You” “Peace of Mind” “Rock and Roll Band”-just a few off the top of my head. One of my favorite bands to karaoke. Brad Delp’s vocals are like my spirit animal. 😂
It was fun listening to you guys struggle with what kind of music Boston does. I'm an old fart and I remember all these bands. I'm a musician and I worked in a music store at the time Boston broke. Journey was kindof a slow burn in terms of popularity. Rush was a little underground. But when Boston broke their first song, we were all like, "What the hell is that?!" The sound was great. Power guitar, perfect pitch, high-register vocals with great harmonies and sorta complicated lyrics. Boston wasn't like anyone else - couldn't pigeon-hole them... and still cant. Live, they were good, but for my money, they were a fantastic studio band, second maybe to the Beach Boys in terms of studio production. I'm new to you guys but really enjoy watching you. Thanks for discovering new music and helping some of us relive previous decades. Rock on!
This song fucking ROCKS! Boston were something else man... What a band! Their unique sound makes you wanna skydive or drive really fast on a desert road! Soaring! Intricate!
"Boston" came out in '76 & was the greatest debut album of all time until 11 years later in '87 when "Appetite For Destruction" unseated it. Think of how much music there was during those particular years & the album still held on. Amazing! 👏🔥
That ain't no big city rock. That is "CLASSIC" rock, and that song, which came out almost 50 years ago in 1976, is as classic as classic rock gets. It is the ultimate "Dude, I just got a new set of speakers for my 150-watt Pioneer stereo. Let's see how loud they are!" I have broken in many a new stereos with that song. Like michaelmacentyre said, I am blessed to have been around back when music like this was new, and was old enough to appreciate it. There is very little, if any, music thats comes out these days that can even remotely compare with this.
Love love love Boston, Rush, Journey, Styx, REO Speedwagon, and PINK FLOYD!!! Pink Floyd is possibly the biggest...Ive seen them ranked at the top. Loved your reaction ❤ You guys ROCK.
I was 17 when this hit FM rock radio around 1977. What a great time to grow up. Listening to this golden shit for over 50 years now, every damn day! Let the music play!
Also Foreigner, Queen, Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd, Rolling Stones, The Who, and so many more. And Rush is in a class all by themselves. This reaction brought me so much joy! I was a teen in this era, the era of the best rock. You earned a subscribe with this one. ❤️
Ah what used to be called ‘dad rock’ is now ‘grandpa rock’ 😩😆 Boston is one of those bands that’s always gotten air play on classic rock radio. Yes (name of the band) comes to mind as well, among the others that people have mentioned already. Blinded By the Light by Manfred Mann’s Earth Band is a personal favorite and staple of classic rock radio that y’all should hear.
This first Boston album is probably Top 5(at least for me) in terms of the best and most successful debut albums by a band. Almost every single song on this album has been regularly played by rock/classic rock/oldies stations since its release. Its success is even more remarkable knowing that all of the instruments were performed and recorded by one person.
Boston IS my childhood. Pretty much every memory I have before the age of 10, I can remember what Boston song I was into at that point in time. My first “favorite” band. Thanks Dad!
Born 8n Boston in 1970. This is the soundtrack of my life. I was good friends with Toms stepson up in Saugus for awhile. Tom was a Renaissance man, musician, producer and inventor to name a few...
The Song you were thinking about was Don't Stop Believin' by Journey. Just a small town girl, Livin' in a lonely world She took the midnight train going anywhere. Just a city boy. Born and raised in South Detroit He took the midnight train going anywhere Similar bands you could check out are Bad Company, Foreigner, Journey, Kansas & Styx Just my opinion but the best overall of those would be Bad Company. Their lead vocalist Paul Rodgers also toured with the remaining members of Queen in the Mid 2000’s
If you want a real smile, check out this 8-year-old on the Voice Kids Philippines doing his rendition of "Don't Stop Believing" th-cam.com/video/z79o7Q_Dy1s/w-d-xo.html
Damn this brings me back to the 80s driving around in my mustang Gt. Riding around Stone Mountain and Lake Lanier! Back in the 70s-80s people used to be able to have their bands pulled over and be jammin at Stone Mountain, we would just ride around and around on Saturday and Sunday listening to all the people on the sides! 🤣🤣 Boston is an underrated band! ❤️❤️❤️ much love to you both
MORE BOSTON for sure! The whole ENTIRE debut album from Boston is/was and ALWAYS WILL BE PHENOMENAL!! Every single song of this debut album rocks and will take you on a journey. Please listen and react to more songs off this album please!!
If we only knew back in our teens how legendary and un-matchable those 70's progressive rock bands would be viewed in music history... Boston, Yes, Emerson, Lake and Palmer, etc.
Since you two are into music and producing, you should watch a documentary on the creation of Boston's first self titled album which this song is from. It's a pretty fascinating journey on how this album was created!
My dad has a cassette tape years ago we used to play when we went on long trips and this was first song on side A. These songs bring back alot of memories.
In 2004, NASCAR used this song in their “Timeless” ad, celebrating the addition of Nextel as the main sponsor and the new championship format. They took video of races/cars from the 50s, 60s, 70s, 80s, 90s and early 2000s and spliced it all together on one race track as if it was one race. Every time I hear this song, I can’t help but hear the roar of high octane V8s in back of it. Goddamit, I love this music.
this song and the entire debut album (also named Boston) was recorded by one man, the leader and guitarist and organist, Tom Scholz. In his basement studios. The singer is the late great Brad Delp. Tom recorded all the songs in his basement studio with the exception of the last track, Let Me Take You Home Tonight, which has a slightly different vibe than the rest of the album. This album is the BEST debut of any band, it has currently sold over 17million copies. only Guns N Roses debut Apptite For Destruction is better (at 18million copies). though every year they keep jockeying for position. Personally, I think Boston debut is the perfect album every song is great and a radio staple.
This song is like riding a great rollercoaster that never ends. Just when you think you're pulling into the gate there's another three hundred foot upside down rise and drop. Then when it's finally over you're left with an ear to ear sh*t eating grin.
70's Aerosmith. (Bad Boys from Boston) Why even bring up there worst when countless gens from their heyday ?! 🔥 Have the trashtalkers even touched it? 1) Seasons of Wither (74) 2) Toys in the Attic (75) 3) Last Child (76) 4) Kings & Queens (77) Are you kidding me, you got to hit these!!
The 1970s AM and FM radio airwaves were FULL of amazing music and brought by talented musicians and groups who refused to be pigeonholed! We were spoiled!
Nice reaction guys. This is from the greatest rock era evar. The late 60's, all of the 70's and some 80's had so very many great rock n roll groups. The early rock journey for you is just beginning I hope. Thre are not hundreds, but thousands of songs you can get into.
This is classic rock. The liner notes on the album sleeve ( obviously written by the record company) referred to them as heavy metal. For the day maybe they were. Boston is just pure straight rock. A big part of my teenage years in the seventies.
You guys are so fun together. I enjoy watching you!❤ I was a kid with all this amazing music in the background. The 70s is still my favourite decade for music ❤❤❤❤
You guys crack me up! LOL Speaking of Rush, you haven't reacted to them in a while. I know you like the story telling. I suggest The Fountain of Lamneth. Cheers 🇨🇦
🤣🤣🤣 That song title bit was so adorably awkward for both of y'all! It's not even 7 in the morning & I can't quit laughin! Hollywood (and Smoky) singin Aerosmith & Journey was a definite bonus! Thank you for helping me get my day moving with your awesomeness! Ooh! If you're gonna talk Journey, you have to bring in Foreigner. This is gonna be a fun journey if y'all go down ANY of those rabbit holes. P.L.U.R.R. from Austin!
Glad you guys enjoyed this...I saw them do this live in 1976 LOL. I really enjoy seeing your generation discover older music and dig it...very cool 😎. But, please keep in mind that there was nothing digital back then. No autotune, no corrections. You either sang it or played it perfectly or you didn't. For a PERFECT COVER of this song, please check out Lexington Lab Band right here on TH-cam. It's really fun to watch folks recreate music note for note.
They were ahead of their time for sure. The guitarist actually worked with Sony to develop the Rockman which turned into the original Sony Walkman. One of my best memories is being able to work onstage security for Boston and Blue Oyster Cult and interacting with them socially. Incredibly nice hardworking guys.
@vikingboats The Sony Walkman cassette player was on the market years before the Rockman was. Tom had NOTHING to do with the Walkman and the Rockman did not turn into the Walkman. I am not sure where you are getting this fiction from
Saw them in concert at the Sun Dome in Tampa, FL. in 1991. What a crowd. While waiting for the concert to start. We saw a man with greying hair in his' 50's wearing a Tux. His date was a stunning blonde in a light blue floor length evening gown with a tiara, diamond earrings/necklace and white elbow length gloves. 10 feet behind them, in walked a 30's women in a black bustier, leather short shorts, fishnet stockings, thigh-high boots and black leather gloves. In her hand was a silver chained dog leash. This leash was attach to the man she was leading in. He was wearing black combat boots, black leather pants, a black leather vest (no shirt), spiked leather dog collar and a full head black leather mask! I told my friends "This Concert just went to the next level"!! It was awesome! I never saw so many panties thrown onto the stage!!
Whooo, almost got myself in trouble at work when that chorus comes on, man was I singing, lol... Thank God I'm an overnighter LMAO. Boy does this take me back
The fundamental bands of progressive rock are: * Genesis * Yes * King Crimson * Emerson, Lake and Palmer There are other bands that sometimes fit into the genre and sometimes don't * Pink Floyd * Rush * Chicago But those bands also often fit into other genres
Boston live was excellent showmanship...especially when "Cool the engines" came on and an entire 15'-20' brass pipe organ rises from the back of the stage and gives you that phantom of the opera feel with a rocking vibe...great band with excellent feel good quality....thx guys keep it up/real.
Love that you guys are getting into more of the classic 70s rock! Definitely brings a smile to my face. Little fun fact for you - Journey actually had 3 albums under its belt before Steve Perry came along and turned them into a pop band. Originally they were a progressive rock group. Check out "Look Into The Future," "Spaceman" or "Of a Lifetime" for a taste of the real Journey!
Of A Lifetime is a great song. Orgasmic Guitar solo. Greg Rollie on Keys and Vocals. Same Singer from the famous recording of Carlos Santana's Black Magic Woman. Aynsley Dunbar plays drums on that first Journey record. If you got some time on your hands check out Aynsley's discography He's played with everybody...
Hear the real journey, and your mouth will just hang open as you go, oh my holy god, what is this. Throw in Instrumentals, Kohutek and Topaz and well, buckle up.
@@joechurch7 Give Crippled Black Phoenix's version of Of A Lifetime a listen. Same haunting menacing instrumentals with a Female Vocalist just blowing it away.
@@toddstevens13 That's a tasteful cover! What a voice!!! Iv'e been listening to a lot of Beach House and Victoria LeGrande has that same style of a haunting voice that is powerful yet easy on the ears. I'll be checking out more from them. Any other suggestions?
Every song on this album is fire. The song y'all probably have heard would be the biggest hit off this album "More Than a Feeling." Love to see you guys react to more Boston (from your man in Boston, the city)!
That was fun, thank you. This came out in 1976, the year before I started getting stoned (and the year before my husband was born). We didn’t have smartphones, we hung out. We used to hang out after school, get stoned and play records. It’s great to watch you knowing at any second your mind will be blown by where the music takes you. There was so much creativity when we weren’t hooked on screens. I haven’t watched your channel so you might have reacted to these already, otherwise Freebird (the Oakland live concert version) is from around the same year also Janis Joplin-Cry Baby from several years earlier is amazing.
Boston a legend in their own time this was the '70s young men and they will always stand out above the crowd I'm 61 and music was music back then sweetheart
Just a guy from MIT hanging out in his basement & his powerhouse vocalist made it to my Top 10 Bands of All Time. I freaking LOVE Boston! - More Than A Feeling - Piece of Mind - Smokin - Don't Look Back - Let Me Take You Home Tonight - Hitch A Ride - Amanda
Amazing debut album. Tom Sholz (Guitar) is known for being innovative. MIT grad, made some of the gear used to record the album and holds patents on em still as far as I know. (Rock man brand stuff, Rockman headphone amp in a ton of professional studios…) Recorded and mixed the album in his basement while working a day job for Polaroid. Brad Delp (the amazing vocals) had a very sad and tragic end to his life.
When you are talking arena rock you have to add Led Zeppelin, REO Speedway, Triumph, Van Halen , KISS and many more. Check out Triumph and their song 'Lay it on the Line'.
He was an incredible singer, but like so many, struggled with his demons unfortunately. But he was such a great human. I read somewhere that when he passed, he left a note on the front door that warned of carbon monoxide inside and not to enter the house. Caring and compassion right to the end. RIP Brad D, :(
I have jammed in my vehicles for many decades to this, at Full Volume. This entire Album is a Road Trip Favorite. Yes, Pink Floyd, Led Zeppelin, Steely Dan. Boston is an exception to all rules.
I remember this song now. This song is the bomb. 🎶🥁💥😊 It was my mother who told me about this band back in the day. That's how I got introduced to awesome music at a young age. And then years later my mom took me to see The White Stripes and then years after that, I return the favor and took her to see Jack White in concert for Mother's Day. That was before covid hit the world.
I lived in the woods until I was 14 in Montana, never heard Rock n Roll until I moved to Seattle to live with my grandparents, the first songs rock I ever heard was stranglehold, foreplay/longtime and queens Ryche...within 2 months I had my first electric guitar, and have played since professionally..hearing those songs and Bands changed my life
Morning guys! Love Boston!! I haven't heard this song for a minute! "More than a feeling"is what song I think you are talking about lol. Journey is a great band too! Happy Monday! Thanks guys!❤️🤓
tom scholz, not only played all instuments and produced this album, but he invented the effects pedals that you hear on the guitars and keyboards. he was employed as an engineer at kodak. he is also self taught. the guy is awesome!!
Tom didn't play all the instruments, he was taught classical music as a child, and he didn't _"invent"_ the effects he used on this album. You've bought into a bunch of stoner myths. Also, he work in product development for Polaroid, not Kodak.
Greetings first time here. Seen BOSTON, with STYX, 38 SPECIAL, REO SPEED WAGON, EDGAR WINTER BAND, SCORPIONS, STEPPINWOLF AND AIR SUPPLY. Great concert. First concert was JOURNEY, BLUE OYSTER CULT, TRIUMPHand ALDO NOVA At the ROSE BOWL 4Th of JULY 1982. Then 1983…3day concert with all kinds of BANDS second night included OZZY Osbourne, Iron maiden Judas Priest-and THE PRETENDERS. my favorite VAN HALEN… we had some more BANDS, I was 17 years old and Loving it all. But I been in a few concerts with TOP PETTY and THE HEART BREAKERS, THE BLACK CROWS, I got more.🎶♥️👍🎶♥️👍
17 million albums sold, and every song is a banger. It’s considered one of the greatest debut albums in music history. There are high-ups in the industry who consider it as one of the “perfect” albums ever recorded.
And just think, all those vocals are ONE voice. The late great Brad Delp
One thing you don't regularly hear is how insane Brad's range was. Not quite like Dimash's range, but pretty large range for a guy nonetheless!!!
And still not in the RNR Hall of Fame. Criminal negligence
@@randywissler9923 and just think, Brad’s vocals were natural, untrained vocal ability.
Can be argued the Best Ever…!
I absolutely love the fact that I heard songs like this when they were brand new. Not to sound nostalgic, but they don’t write them like this anymore.
So true! Brings me back to my childhood.
Yes, because you get transported back there in a way a fresh listener will not. All the memories attached to this song.
Talent like this is extremely rare these days. 50's through the 80's are my favorite years for great music.
I know what you mean we grew up in the best of the best music
@@terryduncan31 I don't think there is talent like this today honestly
Arena rock is a large "catch-all" for rock bands. It covers bands like Journey, Styx, Asia, REO Speedwagon, Blue Oyster Cult, and Kansas. Definitely a genre we need more of here on the channel. Hint hint.
Blue Oyster Cult would be a great pick for the next 'arena rock' reaction.
Thank you
I feel like BOC is more Prog Rock.... definitely another good one to check out though.
Yelp those are some their missing
Don't forget Chicago!
Boston 's first album is arguably one of the best debut album in rock history. Not a bad song on the whole album. If you ever want to do an entire album reaction this would be an excellent one to do
And--probably lower on the list than those mentioned, but still WAY up there--the eponymous debut from Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers.
Dont argue with me. It simply is
Boston is one of the best debut albums of all time need give it a listen every son is a hit!
This song is an epic adventure!! Boston is definitely one of the best bands from the 70’s
This album in particular was HUGE, and understandably so. Not only is there not a bad song on the record, they're ALL at least really good but most are total epics!
I grew up in this. It’s nuts to think not everyone knows it. Love that these guys are checking it out. There’s nothing like this music!
Tom Scholz played all the instruments on this album. He recorded the album in his basement and hired Brad Delp to sing. The band was formed after the album was recorded. You have to read the whole story.
If I'm not mistaken, Tom Scholz also attended MIT, graduated from there with a Masters Degree in Engineering. So the dude is legit, High IQ/Intelligent. Jeebus, just to go to MIT is challenging enough. I've worked with some people who attended and I can say...um...they seemed kinda, for lack of better words, it "broke" them. But yeah, it's just a nightmare. Lol.
@@jindas4217 It was my undertstanding that he was a real dick also.
Actually the whole band played on "Foreplay/Longtime", and "Hitch a Ride", which was one third of the album (12 1/2 minutes). Brad Delp also played acoustic guitar on "Let Me Take You Home Tonight", which he also wrote. Sib Hashian played the drums on all songs except Rock and Roll Band, which has Jim Masdea on drums.
Everyone knew this when the album came out. The misconception that Tom Schultz played every instrument on the album didn't start until years later. Scholz spoke in one early interview about getting help from Brad Delp and Barry Goodreau with writing some of the songs.
Not to take anything from Scholz, he really was a master at sound engineering, and it's pretty rare to find someone who can do it all from the creation of the song, to the arranging, recording and right down to the final mix. And he was definitely a wizard at the mixer. He knew the sound he wanted and not only did he know how to mix for it, but when the equipment wasn't capable of producing what he wanted to hear he created and modified equipment until he had what he wanted.
But the rest of the band certainly deserve recognition for their part in the creation of the album.
@@ptournas A side note to your great comment is that Sib Hashian the drummer, his daughter is Dwayne the Rock Johnson's girlfriend or wife. Also Tom Scholz invented the Rockman.
@@Rikko5500 Yes. I was actually friends with Sibby. He was quite proud of that! The Rockman was one of the things I was thinking of when I mentioned that he created and modified equipment to get the sounds he wanted. Definitely a genius in the audio electronics field as well as songwriting and producing!
I've probably heard this a thousand times and I still get goosebumps. 😍
SO happy that you guys got into Boston. If you get a chance, "Smokin" and "Rock and Roll Band" are great songs by Boston. They just don't make music like this anymore. Thanks for going strong with the content!
Both MUST HEAR Classics,,
Argent "Hold Your Head Up"
Head East "Never Been Any Reason"
TRUST ME!!
Best track off a phenomenal album!
Woohoo! LOVE Boston! “More Than A Feeling” “Something About You” “Peace of Mind” “Rock and Roll Band”-just a few off the top of my head. One of my favorite bands to karaoke. Brad Delp’s vocals are like my spirit animal. 😂
And, one man did the majority of the instrumentals, mixing and recording in his basement studio. Tom Scholz was a genius.
Of all the music in the world I think Boston makes me smile the most. :)
One of the great rock albums of all time
It was fun listening to you guys struggle with what kind of music Boston does. I'm an old fart and I remember all these bands. I'm a musician and I worked in a music store at the time Boston broke. Journey was kindof a slow burn in terms of popularity. Rush was a little underground. But when Boston broke their first song, we were all like, "What the hell is that?!" The sound was great. Power guitar, perfect pitch, high-register vocals with great harmonies and sorta complicated lyrics. Boston wasn't like anyone else - couldn't pigeon-hole them... and still cant. Live, they were good, but for my money, they were a fantastic studio band, second maybe to the Beach Boys in terms of studio production. I'm new to you guys but really enjoy watching you. Thanks for discovering new music and helping some of us relive previous decades. Rock on!
Best reaction! Love it when young men get my old music!
Foreplay does have a Rush vibe. The Boston song you'll know is probably 'More Than A Feeling' You could probably include Kansas in that list of bands.
This album was Boston's debut album AND a greatest hits album. Every song, and I mean EVERY song, is an absolute hit.
Every song a fucking dime!
Well Said…
This song fucking ROCKS! Boston were something else man... What a band! Their unique sound makes you wanna skydive or drive really fast on a desert road! Soaring! Intricate!
As a Canadian I can assure you Rush is a national treasure, they are royalty. RIP Professor
"Boston" came out in '76 & was the greatest debut album of all time until 11 years later in '87 when "Appetite For Destruction" unseated it. Think of how much music there was during those particular years & the album still held on. Amazing! 👏🔥
Absolutely agree!
That ain't no big city rock. That is "CLASSIC" rock, and that song, which came out almost 50 years ago in 1976, is as classic as classic rock gets. It is the ultimate "Dude, I just got a new set of speakers for my 150-watt Pioneer stereo. Let's see how loud they are!"
I have broken in many a new stereos with that song.
Like michaelmacentyre said, I am blessed to have been around back when music like this was new, and was old enough to appreciate it.
There is very little, if any, music thats comes out these days that can even remotely compare with this.
More than a feeling
"Foreplay" is to me one of the finest 1:30 ever recorded.
Love love love Boston, Rush, Journey, Styx, REO Speedwagon, and PINK FLOYD!!! Pink Floyd is possibly the biggest...Ive seen them ranked at the top. Loved your reaction ❤ You guys ROCK.
Boston is the real deal. They have a baller sound all their own.
listened countless times and it will never fail to bring me back to better times
I was 17 when this hit FM rock radio around 1977. What a great time to grow up. Listening to this golden shit for over 50 years now, every damn day! Let the music play!
Every song off this album was on the radio at some point, I believe. Great reaction 👍
If you're going arena rock big four of this era, I'd say it's Boston, Kansas, Journey and Foreigner. That's just off the top of my head, though...🤘
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Styx
You definitely gotta throw Queen in there as well!
🤘🏻🤘🏻Yes to ALL of the above! So much dope material getting thrown around with these names! Color me excited!
And Bad Company!
Bostons first album was so good they couldn't top it.
Also Foreigner, Queen, Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd, Rolling Stones, The Who, and so many more. And Rush is in a class all by themselves. This reaction brought me so much joy! I was a teen in this era, the era of the best rock. You earned a subscribe with this one. ❤️
Their debut album, was a greatest hits album! Every song bangs!
Ah what used to be called ‘dad rock’ is now ‘grandpa rock’ 😩😆 Boston is one of those bands that’s always gotten air play on classic rock radio. Yes (name of the band) comes to mind as well, among the others that people have mentioned already. Blinded By the Light by Manfred Mann’s Earth Band is a personal favorite and staple of classic rock radio that y’all should hear.
One of my favorites from Boston had always been Party, it's a mood
R.I.P. Brad Delp I miss you and your amazing voice
This first Boston album is probably Top 5(at least for me) in terms of the best and most successful debut albums by a band. Almost every single song on this album has been regularly played by rock/classic rock/oldies stations since its release. Its success is even more remarkable knowing that all of the instruments were performed and recorded by one person.
Boston IS my childhood. Pretty much every memory I have before the age of 10, I can remember what Boston song I was into at that point in time. My first “favorite” band. Thanks Dad!
Born 8n Boston in 1970. This is the soundtrack of my life. I was good friends with Toms stepson up in Saugus for awhile. Tom was a Renaissance man, musician, producer and inventor to name a few...
Boston’s debut album is still one of the greatest debuts ever, right up there with Van Halen 1 and Guns n Roses’s Appetite for Destruction.🤘🏻🔥🎧
Hollywood so surprised that Smokey knew what foreplay was. Hahaha. Love you guys!!
The Song you were thinking about was Don't Stop Believin' by Journey.
Just a small town girl, Livin' in a lonely world
She took the midnight train going anywhere.
Just a city boy. Born and raised in South Detroit
He took the midnight train going anywhere
Similar bands you could check out are Bad Company, Foreigner, Journey, Kansas & Styx
Just my opinion but the best overall of those would be Bad Company. Their lead vocalist Paul Rodgers also toured with the remaining members of Queen in the Mid 2000’s
If you want a real smile, check out this 8-year-old on the Voice Kids Philippines doing his rendition of "Don't Stop Believing" th-cam.com/video/z79o7Q_Dy1s/w-d-xo.html
Damn this brings me back to the 80s driving around in my mustang Gt. Riding around Stone Mountain and Lake Lanier! Back in the 70s-80s people used to be able to have their bands pulled over and be jammin at Stone Mountain, we would just ride around and around on Saturday and Sunday listening to all the people on the sides! 🤣🤣 Boston is an underrated band! ❤️❤️❤️ much love to you both
MORE BOSTON for sure! The whole ENTIRE debut album from Boston is/was and ALWAYS WILL BE PHENOMENAL!! Every single song of this debut album rocks and will take you on a journey. Please listen and react to more songs off this album please!!
NOBODY played the Guitar like TOM SCHOLZ !!!!
For me , as a 10 through 18 year old ,this was the music ON THE RADIO..... every day.
If we only knew back in our teens how legendary and un-matchable those 70's progressive rock bands would be viewed in music history... Boston, Yes, Emerson, Lake and Palmer, etc.
Since you two are into music and producing, you should watch a documentary on the creation of Boston's first self titled album which this song is from. It's a pretty fascinating journey on how this album was created!
My dad has a cassette tape years ago we used to play when we went on long trips and this was first song on side A. These songs bring back alot of memories.
In 2004, NASCAR used this song in their “Timeless” ad, celebrating the addition of Nextel as the main sponsor and the new championship format. They took video of races/cars from the 50s, 60s, 70s, 80s, 90s and early 2000s and spliced it all together on one race track as if it was one race.
Every time I hear this song, I can’t help but hear the roar of high octane V8s in back of it.
Goddamit, I love this music.
simply Classic Rock.
this song and the entire debut album (also named Boston) was recorded by one man, the leader and guitarist and organist, Tom Scholz. In his basement studios. The singer is the late great Brad Delp. Tom recorded all the songs in his basement studio with the exception of the last track, Let Me Take You Home Tonight, which has a slightly different vibe than the rest of the album.
This album is the BEST debut of any band, it has currently sold over 17million copies. only Guns N Roses debut Apptite For Destruction is better (at 18million copies). though every year they keep jockeying for position. Personally, I think Boston debut is the perfect album every song is great and a radio staple.
It's just good ole rock n roll. Better to enjoy it than classify it. Good reaction fellas.
This song is like riding a great rollercoaster that never ends. Just when you think you're pulling into the gate there's another three hundred foot upside down rise and drop. Then when it's finally over you're left with an ear to ear sh*t eating grin.
70's Aerosmith. (Bad Boys from Boston)
Why even bring up there worst when countless gens from their heyday ?! 🔥 Have the trashtalkers even touched it?
1) Seasons of Wither (74)
2) Toys in the Attic (75)
3) Last Child (76)
4) Kings & Queens (77)
Are you kidding me, you got to hit these!!
More than a feeling More than a feeling More than a feeling More than a feeling More than a feeling lol
The 1970s AM and FM radio airwaves were FULL of amazing music and brought by talented musicians and groups who refused to be pigeonholed!
We were spoiled!
One of the best stadium bands of all time! Imagine experiencing this with 60,000 other people!!
Nice reaction guys. This is from the greatest rock era evar. The late 60's, all of the 70's and some 80's had so very many great rock n roll groups. The early rock journey for you is just beginning I hope. Thre are not hundreds, but thousands of songs you can get into.
Tom Sholz was THE GENIUOS behind this album. He played all the instruments except percussion. And engineered the masters in his basement. Amazing
This is classic rock. The liner notes on the album sleeve ( obviously written by the record company) referred to them as heavy metal. For the day maybe they were. Boston is just pure straight rock. A big part of my teenage years in the seventies.
You guys are so fun together. I enjoy watching you!❤ I was a kid with all this amazing music in the background. The 70s is still my favourite decade for music
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Rush 40 million albums sold worldwide.
Boston 75 million worldwide.
Journey 80 million worldwide.
Chicago 100 million worldwide.
You guys crack me up! LOL Speaking of Rush, you haven't reacted to them in a while. I know you like the story telling. I suggest The Fountain of Lamneth. Cheers 🇨🇦
Oh that would definitely blow their minds……great album (caress of steel) that was under appreciated during the time of its release.😎
🤣🤣🤣 That song title bit was so adorably awkward for both of y'all! It's not even 7 in the morning & I can't quit laughin! Hollywood (and Smoky) singin Aerosmith & Journey was a definite bonus! Thank you for helping me get my day moving with your awesomeness! Ooh! If you're gonna talk Journey, you have to bring in Foreigner. This is gonna be a fun journey if y'all go down ANY of those rabbit holes. P.L.U.R.R. from Austin!
Glad you guys enjoyed this...I saw them do this live in 1976 LOL. I really enjoy seeing your generation discover older music and dig it...very cool 😎. But, please keep in mind that there was nothing digital back then. No autotune, no corrections. You either sang it or played it perfectly or you didn't. For a PERFECT COVER of this song, please check out Lexington Lab Band right here on TH-cam. It's really fun to watch folks recreate music note for note.
They were ahead of their time for sure. The guitarist actually worked with Sony to develop the Rockman which turned into the original Sony Walkman. One of my best memories is being able to work onstage security for Boston and Blue Oyster Cult and interacting with them socially. Incredibly nice hardworking guys.
@vikingboats The Sony Walkman cassette player was on the market years before the Rockman was. Tom had NOTHING to do with the Walkman and the Rockman did not turn into the Walkman. I am not sure where you are getting this fiction from
Saw them in concert at the Sun Dome in Tampa, FL. in 1991. What a crowd. While waiting for the concert to start. We saw a man with greying hair in his' 50's wearing a Tux. His date was a stunning blonde in a light blue floor length evening gown with a tiara, diamond earrings/necklace and white elbow length gloves. 10 feet behind them, in walked a 30's women in a black bustier, leather short shorts, fishnet stockings, thigh-high boots and black leather gloves. In her hand was a silver chained dog leash. This leash was attach to the man she was leading in. He was wearing black combat boots, black leather pants, a black leather vest (no shirt), spiked leather dog collar and a full head black leather mask! I told my friends "This Concert just went to the next level"!! It was awesome! I never saw so many panties thrown onto the stage!!
Whooo, almost got myself in trouble at work when that chorus comes on, man was I singing, lol... Thank God I'm an overnighter LMAO. Boy does this take me back
The fundamental bands of progressive rock are:
* Genesis
* Yes
* King Crimson
* Emerson, Lake and Palmer
There are other bands that sometimes fit into the genre and sometimes don't
* Pink Floyd
* Rush
* Chicago
But those bands also often fit into other genres
Boston live was excellent showmanship...especially when "Cool the engines" came on and an entire 15'-20' brass pipe organ rises from the back of the stage and gives you that phantom of the opera feel with a rocking vibe...great band with excellent feel good quality....thx guys keep it up/real.
Love that you guys are getting into more of the classic 70s rock! Definitely brings a smile to my face. Little fun fact for you - Journey actually had 3 albums under its belt before Steve Perry came along and turned them into a pop band. Originally they were a progressive rock group. Check out "Look Into The Future," "Spaceman" or "Of a Lifetime" for a taste of the real Journey!
Of A Lifetime is a great song. Orgasmic Guitar solo. Greg Rollie on Keys and Vocals. Same Singer from the famous recording of Carlos Santana's Black Magic Woman. Aynsley Dunbar plays drums on that first Journey record. If you got some time on your hands check out Aynsley's discography He's played with everybody...
Hear the real journey, and your mouth will just hang open as you go, oh my holy god, what is this. Throw in Instrumentals, Kohutek and Topaz and well, buckle up.
@@joechurch7 Give Crippled Black Phoenix's version of Of A Lifetime a listen. Same haunting menacing instrumentals with a Female Vocalist just blowing it away.
@@toddstevens13 thanks for the heads up. I’ll definitely check it out
@@toddstevens13 That's a tasteful cover! What a voice!!! Iv'e been listening to a lot of Beach House and Victoria LeGrande has that same style of a haunting voice that is powerful yet easy on the ears. I'll be checking out more from them. Any other suggestions?
One of the greatest albums ever, so many hits.
Great reaction 👍. When this came out it took us all be surprise! Awesome song....
Every song on this album is fire. The song y'all probably have heard would be the biggest hit off this album "More Than a Feeling." Love to see you guys react to more Boston (from your man in Boston, the city)!
Love watching your reactions, rock on!
That was fun, thank you. This came out in 1976, the year before I started getting stoned (and the year before my husband was born). We didn’t have smartphones, we hung out. We used to hang out after school, get stoned and play records. It’s great to watch you knowing at any second your mind will be blown by where the music takes you. There was so much creativity when we weren’t hooked on screens. I haven’t watched your channel so you might have reacted to these already, otherwise Freebird (the Oakland live concert version) is from around the same year also Janis Joplin-Cry Baby from several years earlier is amazing.
Boston a legend in their own time this was the '70s young men and they will always stand out above the crowd I'm 61 and music was music back then sweetheart
Just a guy from MIT hanging out in his basement & his powerhouse vocalist made it to my Top 10 Bands of All Time. I freaking LOVE Boston!
- More Than A Feeling
- Piece of Mind
- Smokin
- Don't Look Back
- Let Me Take You Home Tonight
- Hitch A Ride
- Amanda
Boston set the standard back then. Still amazing to hear it on a good system. Or going to a show when you were in high school. Good times.
I'm so glad to see you both act like I did when this album came out. Excellent.
RIP BRAD DELP. What a singer he was!! This band just kicked ass!
They were amazing live, saw them back in 81 in Tacoma, WA.
Amazing debut album. Tom Sholz (Guitar) is known for being innovative. MIT grad, made some of the gear used to record the album and holds patents on em still as far as I know. (Rock man brand stuff, Rockman headphone amp in a ton of professional studios…) Recorded and mixed the album in his basement while working a day job for Polaroid. Brad Delp (the amazing vocals) had a very sad and tragic end to his life.
You guys have the BEST ENERGY! Great reaction!!💜
BEST driving song ever!!! This was a pleasure to watch. Def got a sub.
When you are talking arena rock you have to add Led Zeppelin, REO Speedway, Triumph, Van Halen , KISS and many more. Check out Triumph and their song 'Lay it on the Line'.
Most underrated rock band in the history of Rock.
He was an incredible singer, but like so many, struggled with his demons unfortunately. But he was such a great human. I read somewhere that when he passed, he left a note on the front door that warned of carbon monoxide inside and not to enter the house. Caring and compassion right to the end. RIP Brad D, :(
I have jammed in my vehicles for many decades to this, at Full Volume. This entire Album is a Road Trip Favorite. Yes, Pink Floyd, Led Zeppelin, Steely Dan. Boston is an exception to all rules.
The song you both are thinking you heard is 'More than a Feeling' their most popular song. Check out 'HITCH A Ride. It is an awesome song.
I remember this song now. This song is the bomb. 🎶🥁💥😊
It was my mother who told me about this band back in the day. That's how I got introduced to awesome music at a young age. And then years later my mom took me to see The White Stripes and then years after that, I return the favor and took her to see Jack White in concert for Mother's Day. That was before covid hit the world.
I lived in the woods until I was 14 in Montana, never heard Rock n Roll until I moved to Seattle to live with my grandparents, the first songs rock I ever heard was stranglehold, foreplay/longtime and queens Ryche...within 2 months I had my first electric guitar, and have played since professionally..hearing those songs and Bands changed my life
Morning guys! Love Boston!! I haven't heard this song for a minute! "More than a feeling"is what song I think you are talking about lol. Journey is a great band too! Happy Monday! Thanks guys!❤️🤓
Thanks Krista
Your welcome guys!
By the way, guys, I haven’t seen that you’ve reacted to Robin Trower. Try “Too Rolling Stoned” for some highly underrated guitar work. ♥️
I was in HS when this came out, it was especially awesome!
Here it is. It’s just good music. Forget genres 🤷♂️
tom scholz, not only played all instuments and produced this album, but he invented the effects pedals that you hear on the guitars and keyboards. he was employed as an engineer at kodak. he is also self taught. the guy is awesome!!
Tom didn't play all the instruments, he was taught classical music as a child, and he didn't _"invent"_ the effects he used on this album. You've bought into a bunch of stoner myths. Also, he work in product development for Polaroid, not Kodak.
Greetings first time here. Seen BOSTON, with STYX, 38 SPECIAL, REO SPEED WAGON, EDGAR WINTER BAND, SCORPIONS, STEPPINWOLF AND AIR SUPPLY. Great concert.
First concert was JOURNEY, BLUE OYSTER CULT, TRIUMPHand ALDO NOVA At the ROSE BOWL 4Th of JULY 1982.
Then 1983…3day concert with all kinds of BANDS second night included OZZY Osbourne, Iron maiden Judas Priest-and THE PRETENDERS. my favorite VAN HALEN… we had some more BANDS, I was 17 years old and Loving it all.
But I been in a few concerts with TOP PETTY and THE HEART BREAKERS, THE BLACK CROWS, I got more.🎶♥️👍🎶♥️👍