I was 16 years old when this came out. I was a mess. I had alcoholic parents, my sister was married and moved away, I was alone and totally wanting to be loved and to love someone. This song is amazing. Tonight, I took my wife out to celebrate our 34th wedding anniversary. I found my Amanda.
The bottom line is, you're happy as we speak. I am always amazed how a great piece of music and a beautiful voice can remind us of any particular moment in life. Good luck the rest of the way and happy 34th !
@@leopresnell8653 me three! Saw them twice with the great Brad Delp and one of those shows he sung with Fran cosmo. They would take turns singing the really high notes. Orion the Hunter with Fran is a phenomenal album start to finish.
Boston is an American rock band who had their biggest success in the 70's-80's. They had a lot of great songs such as "More Than A Feeling", "Peace Of Mind", "Foreplay/Long Time", "Rock & Roll Band", "Smokin'", "Don't Look Back", "A Man I'll Never Be", "Feelin' Satisfied", "We're Ready", "Amanda" etc.
You know that first album there wasn’t one song that did not get play time on the radio I had probably at least 20 to 25 friends and everyone of them had the album when that album came out word got out everybody went out and got that album
'A Man I'll Never Be" is even deeper than this song, "Foreplay/Long Time" is astounding in musicality and will rock you to the core. One man -Tom Scholz wrote and recorded the songs and guitar, keyboards etc. by himself before bringing in the singer and drummer. A true genius!
Yes he was you can go on TH-cam and watch the whole story of Boston the band they call it really interesting he takes you to his childhood home where he did all that in the basement call
"soft rock" "Dad rock" "Corporate rock". They could fall into any or all of these. The truth is - it's great fkn music and timeless! Easy on the ears, powerful on your soul.
I was a professional rock drummer in the late 60's and early 70's'. I'll never forget the first time I heard them (it was 'Peace of Mind' - still my favorite) ... it was an Epic experience! Saw them live as soon as possible and was amazed at how much the concert sounded exactly like the album. To this day, they're the most 'melodically versatile and precise' band I've ever heard. ✌ ^v^
Went and bought this album The Third Stage right after basic training in 1986. Wore that cassette out many times over. Another song I would like to see you react to is A Man I’ll Never Be. ✌️
I've always loved Boston!! The late great Brad Delp had a voice like no other, and Tom Schultz had a guitar tone that was as sweet as honey. This band crafted their songs with such attention to detail. COOL THE ENGINES is another great tune from the Third Stage album...check it out. 😉
Asia & BJ, their masterpiece is "Foreplay/Long Time". It is for them like Queen's "Bohemian Rhapsody" or Led Zeppelin's "Stairway To Heaven". It's a long, complex really powerful song that will make your jaws drop, I guarantee it. It's really popular and still played constantly on rock stations today.
Boston was my 1st concert at WSU in 1978. We were blown away after almost 3 hours of power and we danced and drank on campus till sunrise. I've seen many bands and Boston with Brad singing and Tom Schultz MIT genius mastering their great music. In 1977 you couldn't drive without hearing a Boston song. We had 8 track tapes and thought we were so freaking cool. lol. Before someone says you're old, I'm a young 62 yr old rocker chick. 😉❤
Boy, I do love this song. This song was their one and only #1 hit song on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the fall of 1986. I do love their follow-up to this song. We're Ready was also a Top 10 hit from the same album, Third Stage. Two awesome songs, indeed!!!
Oh, so y'all jumped straight into Third Stage. Good Choice on this reaction. Amanda is a great song. As it happens Boston Third Stage was the first CD I ever bought. Still have it. It went into my new Sony portable CD player I got for Christmas 1986. Good Memories. !986 was a good year. From Journey's Raised on Radio "The Girl Can't Help It", and Van Halen's 5150 Album "Why Can't This Be Love" and Boston's Holly Ann from this same album. Thanks and God Bless.
Boston is one of 4 bands that became the music I loved growing up... I can listen to the ehole third stage album on repeat and never get bored with it.
I'm 51 and I've seen them 4 times in concert. It's the only concert I've been to where middle aged men stand on their chairs in suits and play air guitar unashamedly.
Great review kind folks. It took the band 7 years to write and record this masterpiece. The band wanted to make sure this song was and is to this day a powerful song.
"Amanda" is off their 3rd album (on which I also love "I Think I Like It") and helped define what a "Power Ballad" is. Their 2nd album has "Don't Look Back" and "Feelin' Satisfied" I also like "Foreplay/Long Time"
HAPPY NEW YEAR GUYS _I will never forget the Boston concert in 1982 at the Cotton Bowl in Dallas Texas the music the Piro-tech on stage was out of this world awesome concert
BJ hit the jackpot and he knows it. Speaking of BJ.....he just exudes common sense and intelligence. A very perceptive, aware man. I like his vibe....a lot. He reminds me of my best friend. They say that you choose your friends based upon attributes that you admire and wish to emulate. BJ has got them.
"Foreplay/Long Time" and "Peace of Mind" are both must listens. But Boston in general you cant go wrong, especially their debut album. Loving these reactions!
Alright. I have a special request for you people that do reactions. Make us old timers, that grew up on this music, a video describing how you feel about our old music. We really like watching your reactions to things like the lyrics, solos, etc... It makes us smile when you are pleasantly surprised with an old classic. I graduated high school in 76 and all of this was on the radio every day. It's great to see young people discover what we had back in the day. Thanks in advance. Everyone give a thumbs up on this comment if you think this is a good idea.
I truly appreciate your words. I just heard this reaction from them today and was going to write something similar, except I graduated in '79. I am thoroughly blessed having grown up in the Era where I could listen to all the great music i.e. Pop, Rock, R&B etc, and never allowed anyone to label me, just because I was black. So much so, I raised my kids and now grandkids on this. Thanks again #Kindred Spirit
@@headedsomewhere Thanks for the reply. Do you remember back then our music wasn't separate. All of us liked all of the music. It was all on one radio station.
Boston has a real deep catalogue of outstanding songs. From the writing to the musicianship, their songs are a true testament. And let’s not forget the other thing that drew a lot of us old timers to the band besides the music…the album cover art. The cover art makes a statement all its own and very few bands can equal them.
Boston, Classic Rock and Roll with that make you good feeling. It came out when I was in eighth grade. First Album I ever bought my Freshman Year in high School. Still my favorite Album/Band.
Their first album came out the same summer I turned 11 and I had to wait till Christmas to get it. I played it till it was thin. The second album came out two years later. And then the record company took them to court, because the secret; it was all one guy. The third album didn't come out until 10 years after the first. 26 songs total. 26 golden songs.
If I remember correctly the lead guitarist, Tom, was an MIT graduate. He revolutionized guitar sound effects and his “Rockman” effects box was a must have back int the day.
Boston is one of the great bands of the 70's Their first album is basically their greatest hits! One of the best debuts in the history of rock! Anything from the first album should be your next reaction for Boston.
Boston is an amazing band one of the few you can listen from cover to cover foreplay longtime was huge hit Man I’ll never be is another good one enjoy the ride to Boston
I have a sister n law named Amanda …we always sing this to her…. been about 30 odd years now….HAPPY NEW YEAR 2022 … All the Best ….. stay safe , be well , Heads up everyone…… Awesome Reaction Asia & BJ all the best to you &!ypurs ….
Y’all are great! Great! I appreciate your openness to receive all types of music. You’re honest and genuine. I wish y’all all the best. GOD bless. I wish I could hear these songs with fresh ears. Ya know 🙂
I was so happy yesterday when I saw your reaction video to More Than A Feeling but I couldn't comment right away because I was watching it on my TV. I then imagined what would be your reaction like to Amanda. Lo and behold, I couldn't believe my eyes when I saw this reaction video, only this time I'm watching from my laptop and I would be able to comment. This is my favorite Boston song and I first heard it in 1986, the year it was released. I was a teenager then and the song stuck in my memory forever because that was the best teenage year of my life. In 2009, when my youngest daughter was born, I named her after the song to remind myself of the beautiful memories of my favorite teenage year. Amanda will be thirteen next year and she's growing up to be a beautiful young girl. I wish you two a great and prosperous New Year 2022 and beyond. This is your friend from the Fiji Island.✌
Brad Delp had an amazing voice,.. may be RIP!!!! And I could listen to them all day...... Like you said expressing their love to a woman is a turn on.....
I got one for you from Boston. Peace of mind. I mention this for several reasons being a guitarist and playing in a band for a long time. First of all the songs lyrics will make such great sense to you and everyone needs to hear it. Truly. Secondly… As you’ve heard the vocals are always top notch but this song really shows his range. Lastly… If you want to hear some outstanding guitar work this song despise Boston’s guitar work as well. Of course they demonstrate that an older songs but this song puts it together collectively. It’s a great song. It was super popular. I promise you’ll love it
I remember when this song was released, a LONG time after "more than a feeling", and it kinda got panned by the critics for being too much of a throwback style because it didn't fit in with the current style of music going round. But if you listen to it ignoring all of that, it's just really a great song.
Good point. Looking back, a lot of us, (I know I did), mistook the band's unique sound for just the sound of that era. I guess you have to be pretty iconic for people to make that mistake. But yeah, I remember this album feeling out of sync with what was going on at that time, so it did feel 'old,' like they weren't growing or something. But had I listened to it more like a Rolling Stones album, (which I never minded when it sounded like a Rolling Stones album), then I suspect this would have seemed less like clinging to past success, and more like another album by a band with an iconic rock sound.
Awww the sweetest part of this was when BJ tells Asia that in his mind it's her name in the place if Amanda. Low-key suoer sweet sentiment💯🧡 awesome sauce I love 💕 love is it not a beautiful thing?? YES it is imo🤗aww
Hi y’all, Now that you’ve opened up to Boston. Check out “Can’t you say you believe in me” “Hitch a ride “from the first Album is a must!!! They didn’t get much radio time but both songs are a masterpiece. Keep the 70s ALIVE!!!!!
Asia LOVES Boston!!!! So she definitely will enjoy this!!!! This BJ's song to Asia!!!! And we or I have another song that BJ can play for Asia is "And You and I" by the Progressive legendary Rock group-YES!!!!!
Third Stage came out due to lawsuits between Boston and their record label. Boston's first 2 albums were huge. They finally released Third Stage to fulfill their contract agreement for 3 albums, several years later. Check out, "A man I'll never be." Grab a tissue....
Guys....You will Love either Foreplay/Longtime or Peace of Mind....The 2 best Boiston songs....I assure you will Love em!!...Keep doin what you do..You guys rock!
Hearing this again reminds me of how great they were. Everyone had their debut album and it blasted at parties and picnics everywhere in the 70s. Thanks.
It always took about 3 years between albums but when one came out it was fantastic beginning to end. Not a weak song on any of their albums. Just remember that behind every good man is a great woman.
Country singer Waylon Jennings has a song out called Amanda and it was a very big hit for him you should check it out it is a amazing song by one of the male country singers along with Willie Nelson and Johnny cash and Kris kristofaston
I was 16 years old when this came out. I was a mess. I had alcoholic parents, my sister was married and moved away, I was alone and totally wanting to be loved and to love someone. This song is amazing. Tonight, I took my wife out to celebrate our 34th wedding anniversary. I found my Amanda.
Happy for you my man. Looking forward to meeting mine
Happy life, stay strong bro and know you're on the right path. Many more happy anniversaries.
Thanks for sharing your story. I needed to hear at this very moment. Blessing to you and your Amanda.
The bottom line is, you're happy as we speak. I am always amazed how a great piece of music and a beautiful voice can remind us of any particular moment in life. Good luck the rest of the way and happy 34th !
You better keep her my man. 34 years is a long time.
Bradley Delp's voice is truly timeless 💖 Miss him so much 🙏🏻😢
Yes
Phenomenal vocalist. I got the privilege of seeing them perform live.
Me too!! The goat
@@leopresnell8653 me three! Saw them twice with the great Brad Delp and one of those shows he sung with Fran cosmo. They would take turns singing the really high notes. Orion the Hunter with Fran is a phenomenal album start to finish.
Good quality headphones are a must when listening to Boston.
Boston is an American rock band who had their biggest success in the 70's-80's. They had a lot of great songs such as "More Than A Feeling", "Peace Of Mind", "Foreplay/Long Time", "Rock & Roll Band", "Smokin'", "Don't Look Back", "A Man I'll Never Be", "Feelin' Satisfied", "We're Ready", "Amanda" etc.
"Hitch a Ride", "Hollyann", "Cool the Engines" ... just to add a few more.
Smokin is a banger
You know that first album there wasn’t one song that did not get play time on the radio I had probably at least 20 to 25 friends and everyone of them had the album when that album came out word got out everybody went out and got that album
'A Man I'll Never Be" is even deeper than this song, "Foreplay/Long Time" is astounding in musicality and will rock you to the core. One man -Tom Scholz wrote and recorded the songs and guitar, keyboards etc. by himself before bringing in the singer and drummer. A true genius!
Yes he was you can go on TH-cam and watch the whole story of Boston the band they call it really interesting he takes you to his childhood home where he did all that in the basement call
Ditto to "A Man I'll Never Be". Phenomenal song.
If you do a man I’ll never be please do the studio version
"soft rock" "Dad rock" "Corporate rock".
They could fall into any or all of these. The truth is - it's great fkn music and timeless! Easy on the ears, powerful on your soul.
I was a professional rock drummer in the late 60's and early 70's'. I'll never forget the first time I heard them (it was 'Peace of Mind' - still my favorite) ... it was an Epic experience! Saw them live as soon as possible and was amazed at how much the concert sounded exactly like the album. To this day, they're the most 'melodically versatile and precise' band I've ever heard. ✌ ^v^
I was lucky enough to see Boston in an arena concert w/Sammy Hagar opening for them on 6/18/1979.
Brad’s voice…, he was always magical.
Great band, a class of it's own. RIP Brad Delp, 1951-2007...
I sooooo Love the smile Asia has when she listens to Boston…..
Right?
Went and bought this album The Third Stage right after basic training in 1986. Wore that cassette out many times over. Another song I would like to see you react to is A Man I’ll Never Be. ✌️
Gawd that riff in Man I’ll Never Be!
Brad's voice is at his best, my favorite Boston song
Bingo...I was 16 and played the cassette SO much it broke....Great voice and band !!!
I've always loved Boston!! The late great Brad Delp had a voice like no other, and Tom Schultz had a guitar tone that was as sweet as honey. This band crafted their songs with such attention to detail. COOL THE ENGINES is another great tune from the Third Stage album...check it out. 😉
Cool the Engines is fire 🔥🔥 add The Launch to the beginning … stoopid 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
@@lisaheathcock7924 wow ashamed that I forgot cool the engines!!!! Preeeesh!!!
And JR
For me Third Stage has kind of a theme. The whole thing is like a rocket ride to Amanda.
The late great Brad Delp had a voice like no other... could not have said it better... R.I.P.
I went to a Boston concert in 1977 and blew me away. An upbeat song is “Smokin” a great song.
Asia & BJ, their masterpiece is "Foreplay/Long Time". It is for them like Queen's "Bohemian Rhapsody" or Led Zeppelin's "Stairway To Heaven". It's a long, complex really powerful song that will make your jaws drop, I guarantee it. It's really popular and still played constantly on rock stations today.
Absolutely correct. But I'm still partial to "Smokin'" because back in the day, I was lighting up to this band often.
@@Wasted_Talent007 Smokin blows away Foreplay/Long Time, for it is purist Boston. The others are just a small notch below yet formidable, for me.
"Sirius/Eye in the Sky" ~ Alan Parsons Project
@@douglasstrother6584you're in the wrong string skippy.
When America discovered Boston they exploded. The power chords, harmonies, and amazing energy blew us all away!
And now a new generation is discovering just how talented they were
This band went through a lot of challenges, but imo they never released one single bad song. Tom Scholtz is a genius, and may Brad Delp rest well.
"A Man I'll Never Be" is also awesome.
A man I'll Never be is one of their best songs!! I was so in love with Brad Delp! Such a beautiful voice!
100% the Live version
I saw Boston at WSU in 1978. They blew us away! We were awed by their sound. Brad's voice is killer. ❤
Go Cougs!
Boston
Rock and Roll Band
Smokin
Gotta follow this up with,A Man I'll Never Be.It's deep.Then follow up with my favorite Boston song,Let Me Take You Home Tonight!💋
Boston was my 1st concert at WSU in 1978. We were blown away after almost 3 hours of power and we danced and drank on campus till sunrise. I've seen many bands and Boston with Brad singing and Tom Schultz MIT genius mastering their great music. In 1977 you couldn't drive without hearing a Boston song. We had 8 track tapes and thought we were so freaking cool. lol. Before someone says you're old, I'm a young 62 yr old rocker chick. 😉❤
Boy, I do love this song. This song was their one and only #1 hit song on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the fall of 1986. I do love their follow-up to this song. We're Ready was also a Top 10 hit from the same album, Third Stage. Two awesome songs, indeed!!!
Great great band I was lucky enough to see them live and they sounded great. Any Boston song is great.
"Gonna hitch a ride" hands down one of the best guitar solo's you will ever hear, also a cool little keyboard solo.
TOTALLY agree!! By far my fav song by Boston!
Epic guitar solo outro
A lot of girls born later the year this song came out were named "Amanda". Great ballad from a great band.
Oh Brad, such a beautiful voice... RIP
Oh, so y'all jumped straight into Third Stage. Good Choice on this reaction. Amanda is a great song. As it happens Boston Third Stage was the first CD I ever bought. Still have it. It went into my new Sony portable CD player I got for Christmas 1986. Good Memories. !986 was a good year. From Journey's Raised on Radio "The Girl Can't Help It", and Van Halen's 5150 Album "Why Can't This Be Love" and Boston's Holly Ann from this same album. Thanks and God Bless.
Boston is one of 4 bands that became the music I loved growing up... I can listen to the ehole third stage album on repeat and never get bored with it.
I'm 51 and I've seen them 4 times in concert. It's the only concert I've been to where middle aged men stand on their chairs in suits and play air guitar unashamedly.
I saw them without Brad Delp😪 in Michigan with the Home Depot guy. Boston fans know......
I saw them 3 times in concert !!! Thats the way real music is done !!! 70s Boston there's nothing better and more ❤in it !!!
Great review kind folks. It took the band 7 years to write and record this masterpiece. The band wanted to make sure this song was and is to this day a powerful song.
"Amanda" is off their 3rd album (on which I also love "I Think I Like It") and helped define what a "Power Ballad" is.
Their 2nd album has "Don't Look Back" and "Feelin' Satisfied"
I also like "Foreplay/Long Time"
Thank you for sharing...love it!
Always beautiful reaction from two beautiful people, pls do carry on
HAPPY NEW YEAR GUYS _I will never forget the Boston concert in 1982 at the Cotton Bowl in Dallas Texas the music the Piro-tech on stage was out of this world awesome concert
Another classic!! Love it!! I'm an 80's kid...class of 88 baby!!
Major respect to you B.J. for letting Asia know she's it for you. It's a great song, and you're a great couple.
Well said !
BJ hit the jackpot and he knows it. Speaking of BJ.....he just exudes common sense and intelligence. A very perceptive, aware man. I like his vibe....a lot. He reminds me of my best friend. They say that you choose your friends based upon attributes that you admire and wish to emulate. BJ has got them.
A Man I’ll never be. Worth a listen. Thank you peace ✌️
When one of my little cousins were 5 or 6 years old, he would randomly bust out singing this to me. ❤
Great reaction. Cool The Engines from this next. Awesome band. R.I.P. Brad.
Oh I just love it lots of guitar the harmony's and brad delp,s voice just awesome nope can't go wrong with boston
Best and biggest hit on their 3rd album...awesome ballad...
"Foreplay/Long Time" and "Peace of Mind" are both must listens. But Boston in general you cant go wrong, especially their debut album. Loving these reactions!
Miss all the GREAT boy loves girl songs from the 70s and 80s. So glad I was there. Thanks again for sharing this wonderful song with us all 😎
Alright. I have a special request for you people that do reactions. Make us old timers, that grew up on this music, a video describing how you feel about our old music. We really like watching your reactions to things like the lyrics, solos, etc... It makes us smile when you are pleasantly surprised with an old classic. I graduated high school in 76 and all of this was on the radio every day. It's great to see young people discover what we had back in the day. Thanks in advance. Everyone give a thumbs up on this comment if you think this is a good idea.
I truly appreciate your words. I just heard this reaction from them today and was going to write something similar, except I graduated in '79. I am thoroughly blessed having grown up in the Era where I could listen to all the great music i.e. Pop, Rock, R&B etc, and never allowed anyone to label me, just because I was black. So much so, I raised my kids and now grandkids on this. Thanks again #Kindred Spirit
@@headedsomewhere Thanks for the reply. Do you remember back then our music wasn't separate. All of us liked all of the music. It was all on one radio station.
@@russellrister595 yes Sir, it was
Really like what you said about the song. Love Boston. Thank you
Boston has a real deep catalogue of outstanding songs. From the writing to the musicianship, their songs are a true testament. And let’s not forget the other thing that drew a lot of us old timers to the band besides the music…the album cover art. The cover art makes a statement all its own and very few bands can equal them.
Boston, Classic Rock and Roll with that make you good feeling. It came out when I was in eighth grade. First Album I ever bought my Freshman Year in high School. Still my favorite Album/Band.
My God daughter was named Amanda because of this song.
Their first album came out the same summer I turned 11 and I had to wait till Christmas to get it. I played it till it was thin. The second album came out two years later. And then the record company took them to court, because the secret; it was all one guy. The third album didn't come out until 10 years after the first. 26 songs total. 26 golden songs.
RIP Brad Delp. One of the greatest voices in Rock Music.
Great reaction to a great band. Like you said you can’t go wrong with Boston peace and love
This band was my first concert and I absolutely love to see younger generations listening to a band that is as amazing as Boston
Boston ( The man I’ll never be ) is also a must listen song 👍😉🎸🎤
Wow...brings back so many memories!!😢
Saw Boston back in the 70’s. Awsum concert. Brad has one hell of a voice. And he does hit those height notes.
If I remember correctly the lead guitarist, Tom, was an MIT graduate. He revolutionized guitar sound effects and his “Rockman” effects box was a must have back int the day.
Another great song from Boston is Smokin
Living in Massachusetts my whole life 50 yrs . Boston is in my blood... ❤
Great song! Love this band, thanks for reacting to it
Boston is one of the great bands of the 70's Their first album is basically their greatest hits! One of the best debuts in the history of rock! Anything from the first album should be your next reaction for Boston.
Amanda's takes me back to my youth
Luv Boston. Thanks for the entertainment
Any Boston song honestly has layers to it musically & lyrically. Diggin’ this channel, y’all both keep it up!!!
Boston is an amazing band one of the few you can listen from cover to cover foreplay longtime was huge hit Man I’ll never be is another good one enjoy the ride to Boston
I have a sister n law named Amanda …we always sing this to her…. been about 30 odd years now….HAPPY NEW YEAR 2022 … All the Best ….. stay safe , be well , Heads up everyone…… Awesome Reaction Asia & BJ all the best to you &!ypurs ….
One of the best rock bands ever.great songs.great musicians
I grew up listening to Boston i had a three Albums on tape.
My favorite Boston is Rock and Roll Band but all the others listed below are good also.
Y’all are great! Great! I appreciate your openness to receive all types of music. You’re honest and genuine. I wish y’all all the best. GOD bless.
I wish I could hear these songs with fresh ears. Ya know 🙂
Foreplay / longtime by Boston is another great !
I was so happy yesterday when I saw your reaction video to More Than A Feeling but I couldn't comment right away because I was watching it on my TV. I then imagined what would be your reaction like to Amanda. Lo and behold, I couldn't believe my eyes when I saw this reaction video, only this time I'm watching from my laptop and I would be able to comment.
This is my favorite Boston song and I first heard it in 1986, the year it was released. I was a teenager then and the song stuck in my memory forever because that was the best teenage year of my life. In 2009, when my youngest daughter was born, I named her after the song to remind myself of the beautiful memories of my favorite teenage year. Amanda will be thirteen next year and she's growing up to be a beautiful young girl. I wish you two a great and prosperous New Year 2022 and beyond. This is your friend from the Fiji Island.✌
Brad Delp had an amazing voice,.. may be RIP!!!! And I could listen to them all day...... Like you said expressing their love to a woman is a turn on.....
You can pick any song by Boston you'll love like smokin, rock n roll band and hitch a ride
Boston, soft rock? Now that's funny. Seriously they have some really rocking songs.
boston is truly great to listen..love it.. old songs rules_)
RIP Brad Delp. Look up Brad isolated with just his vocals and you will be amazed at his range !
I love this song. This was a great rock ballad. This is an awesome band!
Great reaction! Thank you, guys.
The Launch - Cool the Engines is an awesome track from this album.
I got one for you from Boston. Peace of mind. I mention this for several reasons being a guitarist and playing in a band for a long time. First of all the songs lyrics will make such great sense to you and everyone needs to hear it. Truly. Secondly… As you’ve heard the vocals are always top notch but this song really shows his range. Lastly… If you want to hear some outstanding guitar work this song despise Boston’s guitar work as well. Of course they demonstrate that an older songs but this song puts it together collectively. It’s a great song. It was super popular. I promise you’ll love it
I remember when this song was released, a LONG time after "more than a feeling", and it kinda got panned by the critics for being too much of a throwback style because it didn't fit in with the current style of music going round. But if you listen to it ignoring all of that, it's just really a great song.
Good point. Looking back, a lot of us, (I know I did), mistook the band's unique sound for just the sound of that era. I guess you have to be pretty iconic for people to make that mistake. But yeah, I remember this album feeling out of sync with what was going on at that time, so it did feel 'old,' like they weren't growing or something. But had I listened to it more like a Rolling Stones album, (which I never minded when it sounded like a Rolling Stones album), then I suspect this would have seemed less like clinging to past success, and more like another album by a band with an iconic rock sound.
You're absolutely correct. I love this song so much that I named my daughter after it.
Awww the sweetest part of this was when BJ tells Asia that in his mind it's her name in the place if Amanda. Low-key suoer sweet sentiment💯🧡 awesome sauce I love 💕 love is it not a beautiful thing?? YES it is imo🤗aww
Hi y’all, Now that you’ve opened up to Boston. Check out “Can’t you say you believe in me” “Hitch a ride “from the first Album is a must!!!
They didn’t get much radio time but both songs are a masterpiece.
Keep the 70s ALIVE!!!!!
Asia LOVES Boston!!!! So she definitely will enjoy this!!!! This BJ's song to Asia!!!! And we or I have another song that BJ can play for Asia is "And You and I" by the Progressive legendary Rock group-YES!!!!!
Third Stage came out due to lawsuits between Boston and their record label. Boston's first 2 albums were huge. They finally released Third Stage to fulfill their contract agreement for 3 albums, several years later. Check out, "A man I'll never be." Grab a tissue....
The self titled album Boston is one of the best ever recorded!!!!!
I love this song so much!!. Thank you.
I grew up listening to this band and they still leave me speechless.
Guys....You will Love either Foreplay/Longtime or Peace of Mind....The 2 best Boiston songs....I assure you will Love em!!...Keep doin what you do..You guys rock!
Hearing this again reminds me of how great they were. Everyone had their debut album and it blasted at parties and picnics everywhere in the 70s. Thanks.
Every time I hear this song it reminds me of my childhood sweetheart ! The only woman I truly loved ! I have goosebumps to prove it )!
Never realized just how awesome these bands were back in the day. This freaking band had some top notch artistry for sure!
It always took about 3 years between albums but when one came out it was fantastic beginning to end. Not a weak song on any of their albums. Just remember that behind every good man is a great woman.
Another one of my favorite songs my daughter is named Amanda
Country singer Waylon Jennings has a song out called Amanda and it was a very big hit for him you should check it out it is a amazing song by one of the male country singers along with Willie Nelson and Johnny cash and Kris kristofaston
Was known as the out laws of country music along with David Allen Cole so please react to the version of Amanda by Waylon Jennings
Love you both alive watching your reactions to the great music I grew up with! Keep them coming
I named my dog after one of their songs, HOLLYANN. They were excellent in concert.
“Feelin’ Satisfied” from their second album Don’t Look Back
Ain't that just beautiful?
I cry every time and time 61 now, I rushed to the record store and bought it for my wife the first day I heard it in 1986!
Boston has such a unique Sound. Different from any other Band. Great band
A very popular song in the 80’s and playing it in the jukebox. Hahaha. Old songs soothe my mind, until now I still know the lyrics. Haha