Blue Oyster Cult - (Don't Fear) The Reaper (Audio)

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  • Official Audio for "(Don't Fear) The Reaper" by Blue Oyster Cult
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    Chorus:
    (We can be like they are) Come on, baby
    (Don't fear the Reaper) Baby, take my hand
    (Don't fear the Reaper) We'll be able to fly
    (Don't fear the Reaper) Baby, I'm your man
    La, la, la, la, la
    La, la, la, la, la
    #BlueOysterCult #DontFearTheReaper #AgentsofFortune
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  • @dsda0d878431sa
    @dsda0d878431sa 5 ปีที่แล้ว +37852

    Blue Oyster Cult: "Let's casually make a perfect song"

    • @pinkidd5647
      @pinkidd5647 5 ปีที่แล้ว +525

      Holy sheetu, the only reason I knew of this band was because of a game called roadkill, glad I remembered the name of the band

    • @officialtrailers9075
      @officialtrailers9075 5 ปีที่แล้ว +643

      Sanic the Studmuffin It gave me a fever. Now, I got a fever and the only prescription is more cowbell.

    • @Imtotallydiggingthis
      @Imtotallydiggingthis 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1057

      It's almost perfect, but it needs more cowbell.

    • @rrightbraeden1161
      @rrightbraeden1161 5 ปีที่แล้ว +147

      777 likes I'm not gonna change it.

    • @TheDecatonkeil
      @TheDecatonkeil 4 ปีที่แล้ว +63

      @@pinkidd5647 I learned about their existance only some three years ago while reading John Shirley's A song called youth. What a discovery and what a perfect ending for the first installment of the Eclipse trilogy.

  • @creeeamy7133
    @creeeamy7133 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11642

    Don't fear the reaper: A beautiful song about accepting the inevitable fate of death we all share
    Cow bell: Tonk tonk tonk

    • @jivranmanueljimenezllamas7437
      @jivranmanueljimenezllamas7437 4 ปีที่แล้ว +495

      My headcanon is that the reaper is constantly hitting the cowbell as seconds fly by, like a death countdown reminding us that time is finate. Notice how in the guitar solo representing death the cowbell isn´t present.

    • @crudenightmare
      @crudenightmare 4 ปีที่แล้ว +135

      This comment made me laugh more then any reasonable person should.

    • @mikekean8344
      @mikekean8344 4 ปีที่แล้ว +131

      Needs more cowbell, dude. lol

    • @110100111000
      @110100111000 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      th-cam.com/video/C25qzDhGLx8/w-d-xo.html

    • @creeeamy7133
      @creeeamy7133 4 ปีที่แล้ว +84

      @Karen Sanders that theory's been floating around forever, it's already officially been deconfirmed. The only reason Romeo and Juliet are mentioned is because the theme is being happy together in death.
      The song is just about accepting death.

  • @mousetales
    @mousetales หลายเดือนก่อน +509

    I once struggled with addiction, very badly. I remember listening to this song at my lowest, and contemplating whether or not I was ready to face death. No doubt that’s where I was headed. “Came her last night of sadness, it was clear that she couldn’t go on”. I truly think that this song helped me realize that I wanted to fight, I wanted to live, and I did. I got clean.
    It’s been 9 years since that time in my life. I have the life I’ve always dreamed of, and I almost missed it. If anyone else is in that place, you’re worth fighting for.

    • @SteamGrace
      @SteamGrace หลายเดือนก่อน +14

      Good job. I'm a stranger, but know that I'm proud of you.

    • @nellfensterle253
      @nellfensterle253 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      As am I. Wonderful for you❣️❣️❣️

    • @Clarice-rp7mh
      @Clarice-rp7mh หลายเดือนก่อน +13

      I applaud anyone that accepts they are powerless over addiction The humility and bravery to fight that daily battle and succeed one day at a time, is glory bound. You faced Lucifer, at your most vunerable and turned away. May you be blessed in your sobriety, every day.

    • @rogernighbert5436
      @rogernighbert5436 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      I could do about anything out there and I never could be addicted or an alcoholic. I alot of people did and my older brother was a bad alcoholic. I just did for fun I could take it or leave it. I feel bad for the one's that are.

    • @somuchDenero
      @somuchDenero หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      i dont know you but im very proud of you god bless.

  • @christyb2311
    @christyb2311 หลายเดือนก่อน +140

    This will be played at my funeral. My favorite song of all time.

    • @hjade1869
      @hjade1869 29 วันที่ผ่านมา +6

      It was played at my moms, 15 years ago when I was 14. It seemed very fitting and if ever there was a good choice of funeral song I’d say this is it

    • @bobmerlington1330
      @bobmerlington1330 5 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      this will be played at my funeral as well. such a beautiful song. vastly misunderstood

    • @worldsbestaquarium08
      @worldsbestaquarium08 3 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Same

  • @docdurdin
    @docdurdin 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +6339

    I was 26 when this came out, I'm 73 now and I still have no fear.

    • @plicketyplunk
      @plicketyplunk 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +191

      I'm a member of the same club! Cheers to you!

    • @cliffordkinnear9705
      @cliffordkinnear9705 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +157

      I was 15, no fear either,.............

    • @docdurdin
      @docdurdin 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +91

      @@plicketyplunk Looks like we could stat a club, lol.

    • @docdurdin
      @docdurdin 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +73

      @@cliffordkinnear9705 It's officially a club.

    • @bradforddrake8633
      @bradforddrake8633 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +98

      I've cheated Reaper Death at least 5 times in my life & have found that when you stare the devil in the face and show him you have no fear you will survive and win!

  • @dyldotheape2841
    @dyldotheape2841 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7507

    This song is 45 years old and still a fucking bad ass peice of music

    • @luisaperozo9306
      @luisaperozo9306 3 ปีที่แล้ว +28

      Bruh your music would be worser than a preschooler screaming

    • @kromlosgin9374
      @kromlosgin9374 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      true!! XD

    • @sketchysketchist
      @sketchysketchist 3 ปีที่แล้ว +80

      Needs more cowbell.

    • @shanemcguire170
      @shanemcguire170 3 ปีที่แล้ว +101

      Agreed, one of the few greats! What happened to today's music? No talent, no harmony, just noise and no value... 60's, 70's and 80's, best eras ever, may they live forever!

    • @twoawesomedogs
      @twoawesomedogs 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      damn skippy

  • @BigJDawg4523
    @BigJDawg4523 หลายเดือนก่อน +652

    "I NEED MORE COWBELL!"
    - SNL

    • @bryansoriano6765
      @bryansoriano6765 หลายเดือนก่อน +17

      That’s why I’m hear , now I notice it more

    • @thebackrooms7511
      @thebackrooms7511 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

      @@bryansoriano6765 MORE COWBELL!!!!!

    • @CristianGonzalez-uy2op
      @CristianGonzalez-uy2op หลายเดือนก่อน +10

      @@thebackrooms7511 WE WANT MORE COWBELL!!!!

    • @alexiachimciuc3199
      @alexiachimciuc3199 หลายเดือนก่อน +11

      After watching SNL and searching this outside the voice part all I hear now is that damn bell 😭

    • @BigJDawg4523
      @BigJDawg4523 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      @@alexiachimciuc3199 Same. SNL brought me here.

  • @F1-Passion
    @F1-Passion 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +103

    The deep dark vibes of this song is just beautiful

    • @themistermax
      @themistermax 3 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Kinda reminiscent of Pink Floyd.

  • @Aussie50InspiredDavidZ
    @Aussie50InspiredDavidZ 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +3255

    Do not fear death. Like Mark Twain said: "I do not fear death. I had been dead for billions and billions of years before I was born, and had not suffered the slightest inconvenience from it."

    • @user-nd4du4tq3t
      @user-nd4du4tq3t 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +13

      That's a nice quote!

    • @RWZiggy
      @RWZiggy 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +116

      we're all made of ashes of stars that died with extreme violence

    • @richkaiserjr7672
      @richkaiserjr7672 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +22

      Deep cut ✂️

    • @dogsareawesome9197
      @dogsareawesome9197 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +30

      CAUSE YOU NEVER EXISTED BEFORE

    • @zahste5896
      @zahste5896 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +42

      @@dogsareawesome9197How do yoou know that though

  • @JedidiahStolzfus
    @JedidiahStolzfus ปีที่แล้ว +6364

    After extensive listening to this song, I find it has just the right amount of cowbell.

    • @coelacanthgaming344
      @coelacanthgaming344 ปีที่แล้ว +304

      "Needs more cowbell"

    • @maydenden1
      @maydenden1 ปีที่แล้ว +82

      I disagree. 2 and half more would to fab-boo

    • @ragomtb
      @ragomtb ปีที่แล้ว +94

      See I still think it needs some more cowbell

    • @steve998
      @steve998 ปีที่แล้ว +47

      Needs more cowbell. As much as Couldn’t get it Right, climax blues band

    • @anthonylegore1517
      @anthonylegore1517 ปีที่แล้ว +57

      Christoper Walken would disagree.

  • @doesitmatter4182
    @doesitmatter4182 29 วันที่ผ่านมา +28

    This song makes me feel like I am on a beach in California, sometime in the 70s. I love it.

    • @johnnybowers6679
      @johnnybowers6679 9 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      Those Were The Days, Man, They Don’t Make Music Like This No More, And The 70’s/80’s/90’s were a much better times back then, than these modern crazy times

  • @peterrech9563
    @peterrech9563 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +89

    Just a group of students in Stony Brook Long Island made this. And today, still magnificant !! Over fifty years later.

  • @bestboy897
    @bestboy897 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4496

    that psychedlic and dark touch the song takes is phemonenal. It is truly a masterpiece.

    • @brokenbeautifuly21
      @brokenbeautifuly21 ปีที่แล้ว +25

      I totally agree with you lmao your words are beautiful ❤️

    • @maydenden1
      @maydenden1 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      the last time I had a dark touch, I wound up in jail for killin the som'bitch

    • @bestboy897
      @bestboy897 ปีที่แล้ว +24

      @@brokenbeautifuly21 thank you bro music is a beautiful thing. And i tend to analyze it to the best of my abilities.

    • @maydenden1
      @maydenden1 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@brokenbeautifuly21 Dang, youse easy to please

    • @maydenden1
      @maydenden1 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@bestboy897 You definitely need to try harder...Bro

  • @mikecole1664
    @mikecole1664 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5312

    My Grandfather died when he was 59. My Father died when he was 59. I've been 59 for about 10 weeks. Lately I've been reading/watching a lot about people who died when they were 59. Not looking for this, "just" come across it. Someone said to me that death is THE adventure. No one alive really knows what happens when we die, until we die. And then we see the big mystery.
    Made 60. Ya'll are awesome. Thank you for your prayers and good wishes 😊
    I'm so grateful for all your prayers and positive energy. I've come to the conclusion that whatever age a person lives to, what matters is to be a decent person.

    • @yaribins5754
      @yaribins5754 5 ปีที่แล้ว +111

      Well that's the beauty of this song it sounds like who cares about living we'll die in the end but it shows the beauty of death and how love trancends death

    • @chrisingignoli3100
      @chrisingignoli3100 5 ปีที่แล้ว +44

      That may not be your destiny. Remember Oedipus...

    • @mikecole1664
      @mikecole1664 5 ปีที่แล้ว +25

      @@chrisingignoli3100 That's optimistic🙄

    • @chrisingignoli3100
      @chrisingignoli3100 5 ปีที่แล้ว +39

      @@mikecole1664 Just saying, " Dont think to much into it. That may not be your journey. Oedipus worst fear became his reality because he made it so....

    • @chrisingignoli3100
      @chrisingignoli3100 5 ปีที่แล้ว +24

      I was born on the 18th. I have 2 daughters born on the 18th. Sometimes you've got to let it ride!

  • @SuperCodemeister
    @SuperCodemeister 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +115

    I am introducing my 16 year old grandson (I am 62) to the best music of my life. This is one on the top of my list. ❤

    • @lordomemes4520
      @lordomemes4520 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      How’d it go

    • @SuperCodemeister
      @SuperCodemeister 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@lordomemes4520 Great!

    • @AlexisWilliams123
      @AlexisWilliams123 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      Thank you, nobody even near my age has good taste in music and it drives me nuts

    • @rayguest6851
      @rayguest6851 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@AlexisWilliams123try; I've Been Waiting For a Girl Like You- Foreiner

    • @AlexisWilliams123
      @AlexisWilliams123 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@rayguest6851 Thank you, that was such a good song!

  • @gensimonster5274
    @gensimonster5274 หลายเดือนก่อน +76

    The harmonies in this song are so perfect & glorious that they give me the shivers; a heavy metal band with these wonderful voices, & no shrieking... one of the best songs ever written. Bless you, Blue Öyster Cult.

    • @cerrinhendricks241
      @cerrinhendricks241 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      You had me until the "no shrieking" part. THE FUTURE IS NOW OLD MAN.

    • @karisairanen7616
      @karisairanen7616 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Indeed

  • @topsykretts7642
    @topsykretts7642 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3243

    Once you hear it, you'll never unhear it.

    • @tomsnyder6955
      @tomsnyder6955 3 ปีที่แล้ว +44

      True

    • @Kryptic1046
      @Kryptic1046 3 ปีที่แล้ว +183

      You can really hear him exploring the space.

    • @immunecookie0179
      @immunecookie0179 3 ปีที่แล้ว +168

      I can't unhear that cowbell playing loud from the More Cowbell Saturday Night Live

    • @jackass200018
      @jackass200018 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      You got that right 😁

    • @GeneralGuitFiddle
      @GeneralGuitFiddle 3 ปีที่แล้ว +67

      It's that damn COWbell. Just RINGing... in my EARS.

  • @graydivision
    @graydivision 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1685

    I had a heart attack last year a few days after my 53rd birthday. In the E.R. it was determined that I needed an emergency angioplasty and stent. I was more that a little freaked out. There was music playing in the cardiac cath lab. Just before my procedure began I could the hear opening to Don't Fear the Reaper. I asked if the choice of song was intentional. The room went silent while they all listened to hear what song was playing. One of the nurses said "oh sorry, we can change it", "No" I said, "this is perfect".

    • @beckyboo1433
      @beckyboo1433 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +138

      Great story 😁 I bet the nurses were relieved that you had dark humor cause they usually do too lol

    • @briansperry3115
      @briansperry3115 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +45

      Freaking HILARIOUS 😂😂😂😂 AWESOME 😎 THANK S FOR THAT

    • @robyngriffith3806
      @robyngriffith3806 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +26

      Priceless!!!!

    • @diannecarey9031
      @diannecarey9031 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +22

      That made me cry

    • @nyr4liferangerfan586
      @nyr4liferangerfan586 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +39

      I could use a little more cowbell

  • @jackpijjin4088
    @jackpijjin4088 21 วันที่ผ่านมา +10

    The solo around 2 minutes in, sounds like taking a deep breath and charging ahead to face your fears head-on.

    • @ronaldburgess4543
      @ronaldburgess4543 5 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Imagine restoring a 70s classic car and her radio lights up crooning don't fear the reaper 😮 🚘 would you be scared?

  • @MaximumRabbit
    @MaximumRabbit 9 วันที่ผ่านมา +8

    "Seasons don't fear the Reaper, nor do the wind, the sun or the rain.
    We can be like they are."

  • @mamab5514
    @mamab5514 ปีที่แล้ว +4133

    Daddy loved this song. He had the grim reaper tattooed to his back several years ago because he was always escaping death. Last Thursday he went to the ER and was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer and cirosis of the liver. Less then 24hs after this diagnosis he was gone. His last message to me on his death bed was the reaper finally caught up to him.

    • @fannysdream7150
      @fannysdream7150 ปีที่แล้ว +120

      Cette musique est pour lui ❤️courage

    • @Gabriel-wx7bb
      @Gabriel-wx7bb ปีที่แล้ว +143

      My condolences.

    • @mamab5514
      @mamab5514 ปีที่แล้ว +172

      Thank you all. I had been extremely hard on my whole family. It's not fair at all and my heart hurts so

    • @Foster678
      @Foster678 ปีที่แล้ว +37

      Sympathize with you, my friend, unfortunately, having filled this tattoo, he became his primary goal.

    • @cloogleflurmf6698
      @cloogleflurmf6698 ปีที่แล้ว +30

      I wish a great hug and peace to you with what has happened to you. For your father also peace he'll be in my prayers tonight.

  • @Daoriginalfunkeymonk3y
    @Daoriginalfunkeymonk3y 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1558

    This song gives me memories I don't even have

    • @napoleondynamite4148
      @napoleondynamite4148 4 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      Homicidal Thots yeah good feeling

    • @juancamaney4420
      @juancamaney4420 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Homicidal Thots I know what you mean.

    • @bans1
      @bans1 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Homicidal Thots 💀

    • @keithray9421
      @keithray9421 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      More cowbell

    • @reecejoseph4158
      @reecejoseph4158 4 ปีที่แล้ว +23

      Power of nostalgia even if it's someone else's

  • @skxlter5747
    @skxlter5747 หลายเดือนก่อน +51

    What makes this song so great is how slow and steady the Riff is, it's not fast or too slow its just maintains its immersive rhythm along with the bass and drums

    • @le_th_
      @le_th_ หลายเดือนก่อน

      guitar is damn near hypnotic

    • @Mike-nc4kl
      @Mike-nc4kl 12 วันที่ผ่านมา

      don't forget the cow bell!

    • @user-gv8ql9qz9m
      @user-gv8ql9qz9m 5 วันที่ผ่านมา

      We all have to face the reaper! Let’s just get on the right side. Get right Just think about it!!!

  • @Tortu56
    @Tortu56 หลายเดือนก่อน +33

    Love this song ! Where has my youth gone? 😁

    • @ck117
      @ck117 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Nowhere. It's just being hidden from you by some old person.

  • @NDTrendx
    @NDTrendx 3 ปีที่แล้ว +16140

    You're here because you got great taste in music!

    • @q0ya
      @q0ya 3 ปีที่แล้ว +123

      Yay go me but maybe refrain from clickbaiting 😁

    • @bluepineapples9947
      @bluepineapples9947 3 ปีที่แล้ว +29

      Sewb waht

    • @bluepineapples9947
      @bluepineapples9947 3 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      Sewb oh

    • @bluepineapples9947
      @bluepineapples9947 3 ปีที่แล้ว +36

      ND Trends why is a clickbait channel with 856k subscribers here

    • @Badger-im-Heli
      @Badger-im-Heli 3 ปีที่แล้ว +28

      Link said free robux

  • @saskiaviking9447
    @saskiaviking9447 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4420

    These dudes really woke up one day and decided to make the best song in history

    • @imtheboss1826
      @imtheboss1826 2 ปีที่แล้ว +63

      No it's about his wife's cancer diagnosis.

    • @rtlthemusician5598
      @rtlthemusician5598 2 ปีที่แล้ว +212

      It would be the best song in history if it had just a little more cowbell

    • @aldosigmann419
      @aldosigmann419 2 ปีที่แล้ว +49

      @@imtheboss1826 Actually it’s not son - this just you being a silly drama queen. Try and have some dignity for once…

    • @Deadbeatcow
      @Deadbeatcow 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      @@rtlthemusician5598 real funny joke, bozo

    • @matthewneufer1758
      @matthewneufer1758 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      @Tejesh Patel its better

  • @hildarios5819
    @hildarios5819 หลายเดือนก่อน +31

    The Stand (1994) and Halloween Ends (2022) took me here

    • @kriscook2423
      @kriscook2423 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      Supernatural

    • @sylph8005
      @sylph8005 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      This was in the first Halloween too

    • @Foxx1986
      @Foxx1986 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Halloween 1978 aussi

    • @cuiprodest2346
      @cuiprodest2346 27 วันที่ผ่านมา

      How about HIM?!!!

    • @christopherclark5804
      @christopherclark5804 25 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Not just Halloween ends and the stand also in Halloween 78

  • @CassandraFisher-dg6gw
    @CassandraFisher-dg6gw 28 วันที่ผ่านมา +10

    My family and I still love Blue Oyster Cult.....and it's 2024.

  • @ralphitalian777
    @ralphitalian777 ปีที่แล้ว +4068

    There’s always been a mystical aspect to this song that pulls you into a trance.
    One of a kind.

    • @reesecup3ify
      @reesecup3ify ปีที่แล้ว +104

      It's the guitar. Masterful.

    • @ralphitalian777
      @ralphitalian777 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      @@reesecup3ify yes, you’re right

    • @funwithfish1507
      @funwithfish1507 ปีที่แล้ว +64

      @@ralphitalian777 for me it’s the guitar at parts like 0:52. It reminds me of cold, dark airports at 1am. The cold, distant echoes of the guitar, rather t,Han harsh and raucous screaming.

    • @ralphitalian777
      @ralphitalian777 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      @@funwithfish1507 interesting take, awesome

    • @ralphitalian777
      @ralphitalian777 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      @@lucidchariot9984 interesting.
      It makes you feel definitely out of the ordinary.

  • @guessundheit6494
    @guessundheit6494 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5151

    Many never grasp the song's message: The reaper doesn't bring pain, he ends it. Death isn't something to be feared. Enjoy living, then welcome death when it comes.

    • @neo-filthyfrank1347
      @neo-filthyfrank1347 2 ปีที่แล้ว +152

      cringe

    • @joshuachristian7727
      @joshuachristian7727 2 ปีที่แล้ว +81

      The reaper is God’s best servant.

    • @littleripper312
      @littleripper312 2 ปีที่แล้ว +297

      People don't fear dying they fear the suffering beforehand. They also fear dying before they get to accomplish their potential. I don't think many people fear dying peacefully in old age.

    • @hankpikuni7024
      @hankpikuni7024 2 ปีที่แล้ว +171

      I just want more cow bell

    • @joshuachristian7727
      @joshuachristian7727 2 ปีที่แล้ว +41

      The cow has to show up, first.

  • @Mr.Maverick.Hunter
    @Mr.Maverick.Hunter 23 วันที่ผ่านมา +6

    I don't know how, this song makes me feel uncomfortable and fearful of death but also accepting of it at the same time. Great job.

  • @ravenstonewoman
    @ravenstonewoman 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +18

    By far one of the best solos my ears have experienced.

  • @futuremath08
    @futuremath08 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +886

    I think the message here is that we should not live life paralyzed by fear, but instead live life to the fullest. Some very sage advice indeed.

    • @aggroelohim3537
      @aggroelohim3537 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +33

      No this song is strictly about suicide around 40000 people a year kill them selves as you hear in the song I think they said every day just because it sounds better Romeo and Juliet both killed themselves and the woman at the end of the song literally kills herself this song is not about not living in fear and living your life to the fullest it is a song about not being afraid to take your own life don't fear the reaper

    • @PaulGreen11
      @PaulGreen11 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +13

      ​@@aggroelohim3537
      "came the last night of sadness
      it was clear that she couldn't go on 😵‍💫"

    • @SkeletonGuyVT
      @SkeletonGuyVT 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +35

      @@aggroelohim3537 It's funny how you can say something so incorrect with so much confidence. Even Buck Dharma, who wrote the song, refuted that. The song is about love and the inevitability of death, and the message the original commenter took out of it is closer than yours

    • @aggroelohim3537
      @aggroelohim3537 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

      ​​​@@SkeletonGuyVT how is it even remotely about love lovers suicide maybe Romeo and Juliet and the woman at the end that is in the context of suicide in the first part it's almost like the singer is trying to convince his lover to commit lovers suicide with him "40000 Men and Women every day we can be like they are baby take my hand we'll be able to fly" as it the previous comment 40000+ people kill themselves per year do you think the writer just pull that number out of nowhere and at the end of the song the woman clearly kills herself who appears at her window and they fly away together it's death it's a allegory for suicide "she has become like they are" aka the 40000+ who killed themselves per year

    • @aggroelohim3537
      @aggroelohim3537 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      @@SkeletonGuyVT maybe bucky boy felt remorse for writing such an amazing song about killing yourself and no doubt this song has inspired many a suicide that he wanted to change the original meaning of the song

  • @daniellefray7316
    @daniellefray7316 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2342

    The cow bell, the guitar break, the lyrics.. haunting, so haunting. probably one of the best songs of all time..

    • @beauvearing8450
      @beauvearing8450 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +16

      Doesn't really sound like a 🐄 🔔! "Condamine" 🐄🔔's have a, "certain 💍 tone" (so 🐄🐄🐄 can "be found" if, "lost!") cheers🍹 from OZ 🇦🇺, one (of a few) 🏘️' s of the legendary (conny) "COW 🐄 BELL 🔔!!" "FABULOUS" 🏎️ driving tune!! 🎶

    • @PutItAway101
      @PutItAway101 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@beauvearing8450 What the hell is wrong with you? Can't you communicate like a human being?

    • @simonlong2305
      @simonlong2305 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +28

      Right there in the top ten. BOC was not a one hit wonder but this the only one that will leave a mark for decades more. The hook is in the Kashmir, Release,, Purple Haze category. When you hear the opening chord it snaps you to attention each and every time!

    • @beauvearing8450
      @beauvearing8450 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +13

      @@simonlong2305 what the frig are u raving on about?

    • @beauvearing8450
      @beauvearing8450 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      A "haunting" 🐄🔔 😆😆😆

  • @xXxMelxXx47
    @xXxMelxXx47 21 วันที่ผ่านมา +6

    I heard this song last summer, blasting out of someone’s house as I was walking by. I had no idea of the name or any of the lyrics. Tried to search for it for ages, I was asking everyone, just humming the song as that’s all I had to go on. I think everyone must have thought I was mad 😅. I tried everything to find this song.
    Driving to work this morning I switched over to Greatest Hits as I didn’t like the song that was playing on Capital. This song was playing and it absolutely my day instantly!
    There’s no feeling quite like hearing a song you’ve been searching for for ages 🙂

  • @Farmingdaneo
    @Farmingdaneo หลายเดือนก่อน +14

    One of a few songs I never get tired of.

  • @bubblegum-grey9358
    @bubblegum-grey9358 ปีที่แล้ว +2063

    It's been 46 years since this song came out and yet still as bad ass as it was when they just released it.

    • @ildart8738
      @ildart8738 ปีที่แล้ว +32

      Even at 30, it gives me hope to not fear the Reaper. Thank you, Blue Oyster!

    • @tarawalsh7045
      @tarawalsh7045 ปีที่แล้ว +30

      I woke up suddenly at 4:55 am and HAD to hear this song. What a masterpiece.

    • @rossmurray6979
      @rossmurray6979 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      Years ahead of its time

    • @Cantbuyathrill
      @Cantbuyathrill ปีที่แล้ว +12

      This is indeed a truly a
      BADASS KICKASS SONG

    • @redskies4530
      @redskies4530 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Hi I recommend an Indie rock song & video called 'Looking Into The Mirror' By Robert Nix

  • @ulysees1151
    @ulysees1151 ปีที่แล้ว +2792

    As someone, who at times has fought so hard against the call of suicide, I find this song to be strangely calming and empowering

    • @squamish4244
      @squamish4244 ปีที่แล้ว +154

      If you take the fear out of suicide you can actually feel better. It seems counterintuitive but anything that reduces anxiety can only help you. Speaking from my own unfortunately extensive experience in these matters.

    • @TheChadPad
      @TheChadPad ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You can fight death. Fear drives us to suicide. The ultimate fear is fear of death. The paradox is it drives us to it, because we simply can't live in fear of it any longer. But if you don't fear death, you fear nothing

    • @roxanneolson5683
      @roxanneolson5683 ปีที่แล้ว +75

      I also fight the call of suicide and find this song empowering

    • @nascarkidvideos3358
      @nascarkidvideos3358 ปีที่แล้ว +62

      As someone who has also attempted suicide I feel the same way about this song

    • @BakedNConfused
      @BakedNConfused ปีที่แล้ว +54

      Eat steak .

  • @MikeyDFS
    @MikeyDFS 22 วันที่ผ่านมา +12

    "Death smiles at us all. All a man can do is smile back." --Marcus Aurelius

  • @camerongreenwoodcrampakacgc.
    @camerongreenwoodcrampakacgc. 20 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา +1

    The best song by Blue Oyster Cult, by far.

  • @seabossgaming5405
    @seabossgaming5405 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4570

    Coming to this song today in honor of my father who passed this morning... he didn't Fear the Reaper... Rest in Peace

    • @viper62967
      @viper62967 2 ปีที่แล้ว +99

      So sorry for your loss. Best wishes to you and yours.

    • @markkinkel5060
      @markkinkel5060 2 ปีที่แล้ว +63

      Sorry to hear of your loss brother. But you're pops had great taste in music.Rip rocker!

    • @joashsoobramoney6818
      @joashsoobramoney6818 2 ปีที่แล้ว +52

      I lost mine 3 months ago.. his love for music inspired me to pursue a career in music and never stopped supporting me until he died. it does get better but I gets worse before it does. Stay strong!

    • @arisking966
      @arisking966 2 ปีที่แล้ว +21

      I'm sorry for you loss.
      Keep him close to your heart and in your memories and he'll always be there with you.

    • @PumpkinMaster98
      @PumpkinMaster98 2 ปีที่แล้ว +21

      I am very sorry for your loss, losing a parent is hard. Lost my dad at a young age. best of luck to you and don’t fear the reaper friend prayers sent 🙏

  • @bossanova3526
    @bossanova3526 2 ปีที่แล้ว +812

    This is the most beautiful song ever written about death.

    • @rickcochran6063
      @rickcochran6063 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      I think "It Is Well With My Soul" might be better. Look up what it's about.

    • @eddzetarabbit
      @eddzetarabbit 2 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      Cowbell: *tonk* *tonk* *tonk* *tonk* *tonk* *tonk*

    • @Paghmani1sher
      @Paghmani1sher 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Its about saturn

    • @Paghmani1sher
      @Paghmani1sher 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@barbaraj.6309 nope

    • @pavlenikolic3270
      @pavlenikolic3270 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      your truth isn't the universal truth

  • @GarrettBriles-sq9ih
    @GarrettBriles-sq9ih 22 วันที่ผ่านมา +6

    Thank you SNL for getting me hooked on this song

  • @PigsHealthcare
    @PigsHealthcare 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +11

    this gonna be fun to play

  • @LeftIsBest001
    @LeftIsBest001 4 ปีที่แล้ว +572

    _"You may be a king or a little street sweeper, but sooner or later you dance with the Reaper.."_ - Death, Bill & Ted

    • @themusicman5281
      @themusicman5281 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      I'm ready for the reaper, i wont fear it

    • @connor2196
      @connor2196 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Jordan Evans bad ass

    • @themusicman5281
      @themusicman5281 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Thanks, the reaper may take my soul away from me whenever he wants but all i have to day is he wont take me without a fight hahaha

    • @connor2196
      @connor2196 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Jordan Evans Count me in on kickin some ass

    • @Knhtwolf
      @Knhtwolf 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      I drive a street sweeper too

  • @jellyfishjack4534
    @jellyfishjack4534 3 ปีที่แล้ว +827

    It takes a lotta balls knowing you’re about to drop the best song in the history of the world

    • @jcandkjvlogs8770
      @jcandkjvlogs8770 3 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      Yessir is it just me or does it sound like dont fear the reafer

    • @jellyfishjack4534
      @jellyfishjack4534 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      This IS a 70s band, so maybe that is what they’re saying!

    • @popeofsimps2924
      @popeofsimps2924 3 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      actually it takes a lotta bells

    • @SylkaChan
      @SylkaChan 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      OMFG, 1976

    • @crangismcbasketball6062
      @crangismcbasketball6062 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      I mean it’s good, but it just needs more cowbell

  • @user-jl9xw2hq7x
    @user-jl9xw2hq7x 26 วันที่ผ่านมา +8

    One never knows when and where you will meet the Reaper but we all shall.👺

  • @goodandbadgames2275
    @goodandbadgames2275 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +64

    Don't say you were born in the wrong generation. Just say that you have an amazing taste in music

  • @deadsteel1080
    @deadsteel1080 ปีที่แล้ว +1987

    This song is perfect. It spreads the perfect message that we shouldn't fear death. It is just the next chapter.

    • @Ariovistus1
      @Ariovistus1 ปีที่แล้ว +27

      Amen to that! One of My all time faves! \m/ \m/

    • @niddyblancoatschool7107
      @niddyblancoatschool7107 ปีที่แล้ว +63

      Jesus is the ONLY way to Heaven. Turn away from your sins and put your faith in the Lord Jesus Christ alone. the wages of sin is death

    • @icecuntt7832
      @icecuntt7832 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@niddyblancoatschool7107 that shits a fairy tale. Get with the times

    • @Alex-vl1mk
      @Alex-vl1mk ปีที่แล้ว +75

      Wtf it's not the next chapter, it's the end of the book.

    • @robertwright7937
      @robertwright7937 ปีที่แล้ว +87

      Being scared of death is like being scared of breathing. It's just part of the process. And as for the afterlife? Not a clue. Just enjoy the music. It's all we can do.

  • @alandavies55
    @alandavies55 ปีที่แล้ว +1931

    This song was the soundtrack to my courtship with my late wife, when she passed away it just had to be played at her funeral 14yrs ago, and it will be played at mine in due course. Nice to think it will still be around long after that.

    • @adelheidsnel5171
      @adelheidsnel5171 ปีที่แล้ว +42

      So sorry for your loss

    • @JWA4Life1
      @JWA4Life1 ปีที่แล้ว +36

      I hold it true, whate'er befall;
      I feel it when I sorrow most;
      'Tis better to have loved and lost
      Than never to have loved at all.
      Alfred Tennyson

    • @jayluciano80
      @jayluciano80 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      oh yeah it will,.

    • @SisterDogmata
      @SisterDogmata ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Hope you're doing okay.

    • @fbessone76
      @fbessone76 ปีที่แล้ว +22

      Please accept a hug from a far and unknown man

  • @user-bq8nc2eq3z
    @user-bq8nc2eq3z หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    I remember the Eagle and the Zoo Rock radio stations in Dallas/Ft Worth in 1981 playing this song consistently. I miss those days so much 😢

  • @martinhennig6040
    @martinhennig6040 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +11

    We should party when this hits 100 million views,,,, BOC deserves it!!!!!!

    • @mikesullivan6422
      @mikesullivan6422 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Let's party untill it does !!!

  • @stumbling
    @stumbling 8 ปีที่แล้ว +4629

    I'm still not sure whether this song is incredibly sad or uplifting.

    • @williamchristman1165
      @williamchristman1165 8 ปีที่แล้ว +290

      +CowLunch the song is whatever you want it to be

    • @NEWSUPERCHARGER2001
      @NEWSUPERCHARGER2001 8 ปีที่แล้ว +259

      +CowLunch I love how it can make you feel both melancholy and uplifted all at once.

    • @lapcsanka
      @lapcsanka 8 ปีที่แล้ว +27

      +CowLunch That's my life

    • @johndegruchy5372
      @johndegruchy5372 8 ปีที่แล้ว +94

      +CowLunch I have it on a CD of the 10 to play at my funeral, after Comfortably Numb and followed by Stairway to Heaven.

    • @MrMikadelic
      @MrMikadelic 8 ปีที่แล้ว +35

      +Davitofratito It's hard to limit a CD to only 10 that define your life and say what you want people to hear. Rock is the beginning, but it'll end in a Beethoven piano sonata, and include a number by Django Reindhardt and perhaps John Coltrane. Comfortably Numb is just to ease the tension and get everyone laughing!

  • @TheCommentFactory
    @TheCommentFactory 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2057

    I’m just here for the cowbell, something we need more of.

    • @deuce5tolife360
      @deuce5tolife360 3 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      Naike guys more cow bell

    • @I-speak-U-shut-it
      @I-speak-U-shut-it 3 ปีที่แล้ว +29

      I.HAVE.A.FEVER.FOR.A.PRESCRIPTION.FOR.MORE 👉🐄🛎

    • @jamesgreen6648
      @jamesgreen6648 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      You're the best

    • @pitersanok5179
      @pitersanok5179 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      This lovely cowbell really takes this song to the next level guys.

    • @amberwhite523
      @amberwhite523 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Best comment ever!!!!

  • @squishinotfound
    @squishinotfound 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

    Im 13 and this is a BANGER. Recently found out about it around a couple months ago, and cant stop listening! Dont fear the reaper!!

  • @MrBust-cw9ee
    @MrBust-cw9ee 21 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

    The guitar at the start of the song is absolutely fabulous

  • @shellywatson9845
    @shellywatson9845 3 ปีที่แล้ว +585

    This is one of my favorite songs from the 70's. I always thought it was about suicide. In further reading about the song, I learned that Donald Roeser said he never intended the song to be about suicide. He said it's about imagining you can transcend life in terms of your spirit, and that your spirit will prevail. He was diagnosed with a heart condition at a young age, and thinking about his own immortality, that we will all face. He was wondering if he would be reunited with loved ones in the afterlife. It's more about not fearing death because the spirit and love will transcend and prevail.

    • @georgelebreton3177
      @georgelebreton3177 3 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      @Shelly Watson ; Thank you for sharing this actually very meaningful background-history of this truly heavenly song!👍❤ I kinda already thought of its greater spiritual meaning and value, than 'merely' as a romanticised reference to a 'love-couple suicide' (which on its own has its rights; suicide IS to be taken seriously and is (emotionally) to be taken in respect...), yet I was not sure.. Thanks to you, I will now fully enjoy the romantic and very spiritual quality of this supreme song!👌 BTW kind greetings from San Diego, CA🇺🇸!

    • @zandarx
      @zandarx 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      it isnt about suicide although that's a noble path... but it just means that nature is what is... not evil like we are,,, seasons dont fear the reaper.. meaning that life is death...

    • @georgelebreton3177
      @georgelebreton3177 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@zandarx That is a very intresting interpretation and point of view that you offer here! Respect! And I appreciate that and thank you for it! Although I'm not religious nor church-going, I personally am kinda spiritual, and I do believe in a supreme, omnipotent (celestial) being that has caused the 'big bang' and consequently has created the universe and also ultimately this earth, ánd also mankind. What you say about nature (besides mankind) being fundamentally good (opposed to evil) and 'unspoiled' in its origins, I concur. It is
      mankind that definitely changed life on earth profoundly and almost completely. But I personally believe in spiritualism and spirituality; and that teaches me that, in nature, indeed, nothing is black or white, it just 'IS', in its very essence, to its true core. Mankind and how they have evolved, etc..., thát's something totally different, but that topic belongs to my personal belief-system, and I don't think I should bother you with that, right?!😉

    • @zandarx
      @zandarx 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@georgelebreton3177 Kind soul Thank you for your words and youre not bothering at all! its a pleasure to get a great interpretation and well meant words of understanding instead of what we normally get from the Internet Shout Factory... lol... and i know its not a popular view to accept suicide.. i myself lost a friend a few weeks ago, a paramedic actually, to suicide and while I am sad, I comfort from the notion that he came to a decision that he felt he was no longer needed, as tragic as it is. I wish I could have been there for him but he was simply too far away. A Marcus Aurelius said (paraphrased) You were born because the world had need of thee, so to die is simply a change of state as the world needs you in some some other form"> Not easy but we have to find some meaning in that. All the best, stay safe

    • @georgelebreton3177
      @georgelebreton3177 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@zandarx Thank you, you're very kind! Really! And you are right about how many people still treat suicide as a kind of shame; which of course, is absolutely not right at all! I am very sorry for your loss, dear friend. I whole-heartedly offer you my condolances. I feel really sorry for his sad and untimely passing. And somehow I also remain hopeful for your friend's destiny! Let's hope he has found peace now, in every way. He must have had to face a truly painful and impossible fate (even if that was only in his own mind). I think it must have also asked some kind of real courage to eventually take the step which he obviously took. In hind-sight we can all lament and feel deeply affected about his final choice, but actually, we can only try to accept it and respect him for taking 'responsibility' for his own life (and all that was unbearably hard to continue on living with, from his point of view). Sometimes life doesn't leave
      you with much else than despair; and it is through such (personal) desperate feelings and thoughts, that some (very) drastic and even fatal decisions are made.. I'm sincerely convinced that one has to respect someone's ultimate choice, however we feel so sad and opposed against it.. In your case it IS a beloved friend's last wish.. (as in how he must have perceived his (whole) life at that very saddening, incredibly cruel point in time..). Acceptance will come one day (soon), but keep faith in it that you guys WILL meet again, and that all this (=this chaotic, incompassionate, hard, hurtful and sometimes even inhumane life) will only be a sad but very distant memory.. I sincerely hope it may turn out so to be, one beautiful day. My family and I, myself, have lost my 18-year old nephew (my sister's son) in a similar way, almost 11 years ago. I'm sure you can imagine what kind of emotional, psychological pain and shock that deplorable happening has caused us... And still, after all this time, he remains loved and somehow present in our lives... I like your quoting about how suicide can be viewed. It IS hope-giving and kind.
      Thanks! And have a nice day, my friend! You too; keep faith, stay safe, stay well!!!👍👋
      Edit: Clarity

  • @zaza-tn8zr
    @zaza-tn8zr 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1183

    This was my Dad's favorite song. We always listened to this together. I'd hear it from the garage as a kid, out on the patio, downstairs at the bar, he even played it on his keyboard.. in a smoke filled room. God I miss him so much.

  • @1214jet
    @1214jet 5 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    Back in the good old days. Never to come back. 😢

  • @Bnk12x
    @Bnk12x 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +28

    I was 9 when this song came out! 85 now and still rocking on🙏🙏

    • @spyder027
      @spyder027 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      Just found it today at 18. This is infinitely better than most “modern” music. That guitar solo was one of the best solos I’ve heard

    • @troynov1965
      @troynov1965 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

      Umm ......this song came out in 1975 I was 10 years old and turn 59 this November.

    • @anthonywatson8443
      @anthonywatson8443 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      @@troynov1965 Math not quite adding up is it.

    • @cr4zyyz
      @cr4zyyz 13 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      You'd have to be 58 honestly if you were 9 though.

    • @everestka
      @everestka 6 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@troynov1965 1976

  • @tehokotkat
    @tehokotkat ปีที่แล้ว +2604

    Literally one of the best songs ever made. And THAT COWBELL is just perfect.

    • @evanshupe7466
      @evanshupe7466 ปีที่แล้ว +244

      Needs a little more cowbell

    • @redskies4530
      @redskies4530 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Hi I recommend checking out an Indie Song & Video called The Bond Villain By Robert Nix

    • @Lu-ql
      @Lu-ql ปีที่แล้ว +26

      Gene Frenkle did a great job.
      RIP legend.

    • @nicholkola9975
      @nicholkola9975 ปีที่แล้ว +53

      Great song that inspired probably the greatest SNL skit of all time. Doesn’t even take away from the awesomeness of the song.

    • @BrinaFlautist
      @BrinaFlautist ปีที่แล้ว +19

      Actually it’s a wood block but tbh the cowbell is funnier

  • @odekipalace
    @odekipalace 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2074

    "Nooo the song is about the concept of death being inevitable, so therefore we should avoid fearing it and live our life to the fullest"
    *"Hahaha funny man need more cowbell"*

    • @fuzer909
      @fuzer909 4 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      @@bodhesativabodhesativa7805 I only fear the end when it doesn't arrive.

    • @busterbrown4536
      @busterbrown4536 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@bodhesativabodhesativa7805 its about losing love

    • @williamguffey1508
      @williamguffey1508 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Man! Its its. Lsd 25 bro.!so far out there! Never cummin back! !!!

    • @TheSinsOfAvarice97
      @TheSinsOfAvarice97 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Hehehehehehehe cow bell go tonk

    • @keithdenniss125
      @keithdenniss125 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Absolutely..There is nothing to fear anyway.We are all spiritual BEINGS having a human experience...we are all infinite and eternal.
      KGD.

  • @potato9522
    @potato9522 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

    Just got reminded of this Classic from season 3 episode 6 of Chucky

    • @LFAFinFilm
      @LFAFinFilm หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Same

  • @Angelgrl
    @Angelgrl 20 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

    Let's go GME & AMC !!!🚀 🚀 🚀

    • @tradingbape
      @tradingbape 20 วันที่ผ่านมา

      I knew I’d find a ape on here 🖤🦍

  • @SockMonkeyPal7
    @SockMonkeyPal7 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1991

    I seriously had no idea that the cowbell was in the actual song.
    This is such a work of art.

    • @fredmercury1314
      @fredmercury1314 2 ปีที่แล้ว +160

      Needs more cowbell.

    • @gamertrub
      @gamertrub 2 ปีที่แล้ว +71

      Needs more cowbell

    • @wolfionmarine3381
      @wolfionmarine3381 2 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      word i would rock the hell out of a cow bell

    • @CDDguy
      @CDDguy 2 ปีที่แล้ว +65

      I've got a fever... And the only prescription... is more cowbell

    • @hexrtromxnce
      @hexrtromxnce 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Nah same

  • @starsandcacti
    @starsandcacti 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +693

    I love the sustained wail of the guitar even after the solo is over, it’s like a flatline, shows the theme of death beautifully

    • @davidcampkin9708
      @davidcampkin9708 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      agreed

    • @gugamanga762
      @gugamanga762 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +11

      it's also about saturn and the occult/esoteric relation it has with time, it's nature of transcendence.

    • @davidcampkin9708
      @davidcampkin9708 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      Yeah one of my favourite songs I also love hotel California lots to learn from that one too

    • @gypsyincolortarotofficial2787
      @gypsyincolortarotofficial2787 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

      Wow great observation

    • @charlesmiller7050
      @charlesmiller7050 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Exactly

  • @tmeyer63
    @tmeyer63 3 วันที่ผ่านมา

    There are songs that try to be music. There are songs that are good. Songs that are great. Songs that are iconic, and then there are are songs like this that transcend music and generations and time. This song should have been placed on Voyager 1 as it travels the universe. It's inception and production should be studied as mastery in art. This is truly a remarkable song. Perfection.

  • @nohulse
    @nohulse 14 วันที่ผ่านมา +6

    Playing Mass Effect while listening to this

  • @ethang2494
    @ethang2494 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2096

    The fact that there is comments and views coming in every day just shows how good and how long legendary songs like these are gonna last

    • @tanaka5395
      @tanaka5395 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Yes Ethan G you know it

    • @PaulieWalnuts1776
      @PaulieWalnuts1776 2 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      I hate how YT disabled comments on so many videos. We need a new platform to watch videos and listen to music. People forget that YT wasn’t up until 2006 and there were streaming platforms that came before it.

    • @ssteiner1953
      @ssteiner1953 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      @@PaulieWalnuts1776 it's not only TH-cam turning off the comments. Sometimes it's the poster

    • @drzombie9115
      @drzombie9115 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Yes, I definitely agree with Ethan.

    • @jazzynomad
      @jazzynomad 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I love that we can all come together on TH-cam and not only groove on this music, but share with each other as well......TOTALLY AWESOME!!!
      PEACE & LOVE!

  • @Nudah
    @Nudah 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6358

    this is one of my dads favorite songs of all time and he showed it to me a few years ago. he listens to it pretty often and likes to fight people in the comments section so i know eventually he'll see this. love you old man hahahaha

    • @m0nkeynut694
      @m0nkeynut694 3 ปีที่แล้ว +464

      I'm surprised to find you on here but hey, nice taste in music

    • @mungia1500
      @mungia1500 3 ปีที่แล้ว +169

      This cracked me up.

    • @pajasa62
      @pajasa62 3 ปีที่แล้ว +149

      You must be a good son...I can tell.

    • @eatlocalhoney
      @eatlocalhoney 3 ปีที่แล้ว +121

      Your dad is cool

    • @ikevanrosendaal7560
      @ikevanrosendaal7560 3 ปีที่แล้ว +66

      Nice things to hear man, my dad showed me meatloaf been a fan ever since probz to the old man haha.

  • @DocSchenker
    @DocSchenker 9 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    They have not had worldwide recognition, they are one of the best groups in history

  • @jerrygil1965
    @jerrygil1965 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +48

    So glad they added this on Fortnite

    • @CMOplayz
      @CMOplayz 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Huh?

    • @ThomasCastro97
      @ThomasCastro97 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      ​@@CMOplayzthere's a rythm gamemode on Fortnite now, and this is one of the songs featured there.

  • @FuriousPsyOp
    @FuriousPsyOp 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2149

    Blue Oyster Cult: Let's make a song so badass that we could literally throw a cow bell innit and people wouldn't mind.

    • @aestheticstatue7289
      @aestheticstatue7289 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Let's rip off*

    • @michaelmyers8596
      @michaelmyers8596 4 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      Imagine if they put cowbell in Heavy Metal: The Black And Silver, haha.

    • @chriswendi3825
      @chriswendi3825 4 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      Aesthetic Statue what’d they rip off

    • @MrMkayultra
      @MrMkayultra 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yes

    • @Shamanzetti
      @Shamanzetti 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @VeteranCape yes there is.

  • @1tballen
    @1tballen 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2719

    My little brother has been to MANY B.O.C. concerts and when he was diagnosed with inoperable cancer this music gave him solace and peace in his final moments

    • @sharpasaneraser
      @sharpasaneraser 6 ปีที่แล้ว +138

      It would be a nice song to go out on.

    • @redherronrecords
      @redherronrecords 5 ปีที่แล้ว +71

      Sorry too, man. Glad the music helped though. Much loves! :)

    • @oldschoolhero2006
      @oldschoolhero2006 5 ปีที่แล้ว +55

      God Bless your Brother. he's in a much better place now & smiling down on you. treasure your memories & by all means reach out to him in prayer sessions. he'll be happy to hear from you. until you see him again in Heaven.

    • @thomasposlusny9687
      @thomasposlusny9687 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      are you still with the living? if not RIP.

    • @juliahancock378
      @juliahancock378 5 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      sorry to here that man rip.

  • @Archdornan9001
    @Archdornan9001 5 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    Commander Shepard blazing this as he fights the Reapers

  • @joelogjam9163
    @joelogjam9163 2 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    They got the cowbell bang on with this one.

  • @AndromedaHadoukenbreakherlegs
    @AndromedaHadoukenbreakherlegs 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2869

    This song is just kinda 10/10, isn't it?

  • @RIDETHESUNSHINE
    @RIDETHESUNSHINE 4 ปีที่แล้ว +369

    “Death smiles at us all; all we can do is smile back.” ― Marcus Aurelius
    .
    .
    .
    .
    .
    .
    R.I.P., Will

    • @Lankys_World
      @Lankys_World 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      RIDETHESUNSHINE hope youre doing well sir or madame, im sorry for your loss

    • @jgilbertify
      @jgilbertify 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      RIDETHESUNSHINE............... Touch'e Brother! Awesome Quote.....

  • @hctim45
    @hctim45 17 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    i mostly listen to hip hop but grew up with rock and can appreciate it heavily because of my parents, this has got to be a top 5 rock song ever. absolute masterpiece

  • @B1N4RYGH0ST
    @B1N4RYGH0ST 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

    I’m in Ireland and I first heard this song in late 1978.

  • @theshape3370
    @theshape3370 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1692

    John carpenter is a genius. Not just for Halloween but for putting this song in Halloween, some of the lyrics eerily mirror the movie and Michael Myers as a force of nature like the wind and rain. “The curtains flew and then he appeared” always gives me chills.

    • @tupacgaming5307
      @tupacgaming5307 2 ปีที่แล้ว +83

      Also as a foreshadowing in Scream they play a cover of it when Billy was first introduced.

    • @opresiga
      @opresiga 2 ปีที่แล้ว +38

      @@tupacgaming5307 I realized this not too long ago while watching Scream. Blew my mind.

    • @tupacgaming5307
      @tupacgaming5307 2 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      @@opresiga for real I love rewatching it and discovering new little details everytime

    • @g-pr
      @g-pr 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      It‘s also part of the Soundtrack for the original Zomieland movie.

    • @H_Grunt
      @H_Grunt 2 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      Genius little detail and it's the little things that count.

  • @psychedeli_
    @psychedeli_ 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1071

    it's hard to believe that some people will live their entire life without hearing this song

    • @willmoore7582
      @willmoore7582 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +19

      Pity them their loss then forgive them their reason..

    • @emrepeep6903
      @emrepeep6903 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +11

      and you'll might live your entire life without hearing a song you would like as much as this, it's not a big deal

    • @KatMoreland-mp3br
      @KatMoreland-mp3br 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I know riiiiiiight!

    • @_GatoradeMeBitch
      @_GatoradeMeBitch 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      luckily this is in maaaany movies and shows

    • @v1p1991
      @v1p1991 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      They need more cowbell in their lives.

  • @buddypvaz124
    @buddypvaz124 2 วันที่ผ่านมา

    One of the most perfect recordings of an incredible song by a monster band.

  • @JymyrionWashington
    @JymyrionWashington 5 วันที่ผ่านมา

    My favorite BlueOysterCult,s song ever.

  • @TDJunkie226
    @TDJunkie226 2 ปีที่แล้ว +577

    “The curtains blew and then he appeared…”
    Gives me fucking chills.

  • @StevenFallonOfficial
    @StevenFallonOfficial 7 ปีที่แล้ว +906

    1976-2000: "Such an incredible gothic song, the atmosphere, one of the best rock songs ever"
    2000-present: "I got a fever, and the only prescription, is more cowbell"
    And so it goes.

    • @BulletsAndBloomers
      @BulletsAndBloomers 6 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      10/10 best comment.

    • @mustangguy6242
      @mustangguy6242 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      th-cam.com/video/R8fpVNhiqKQ/w-d-xo.html

    • @stevenstavropoulos8858
      @stevenstavropoulos8858 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      both very real

    • @urbanizedpizza
      @urbanizedpizza 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      ha, what a good comment. What's more, is to look even further into such a proposition. genius.com/Bladee-college-boy-lyrics well see how someone does very that, in this song give your prescription

    • @mackelm.1736
      @mackelm.1736 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @Point Venus right this isnt that dumb screamo music

  • @PuddiNovaXZ
    @PuddiNovaXZ 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    This song is timeless. If someone told me this was made today, I would’ve believed it.

  • @johndough2112
    @johndough2112 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    Saw BOC 3-4 times... first time I was like 15 in the BC arena In Binghamton NY...looked this song ever since!!!!

  • @ohnobro1424
    @ohnobro1424 2 ปีที่แล้ว +826

    I love how well this song has aged. It’s going on 46 years old now yet it is still iconic nowadays. Absolutely timeless.

    • @bettieboop77
      @bettieboop77 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      They are opening for Deep Purple at the Hard Rock in S. Fla - can't wait!

    • @ohnobro1424
      @ohnobro1424 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @@bettieboop77 wow Blue Oyster Cult AND Deep Purple? Dayum!

    • @ohnobro1424
      @ohnobro1424 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @Hunter Vonnegut k

    • @leawise7919
      @leawise7919 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I am 51 my Parents had this Album, what a great song... I took it 😀

    • @thresamatthews9096
      @thresamatthews9096 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Oh, wow! I love that song!

  • @dirgeisdead8141
    @dirgeisdead8141 3 ปีที่แล้ว +762

    "a song so catchy that most people probably don't listen to the lyrics, but they should."
    ~ Gmanlives

  • @brianduffy2361
    @brianduffy2361 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Thank you Koz & your band Devious Croll for keeping BOC live & kicking back for us in Doylestown ..as we grew up ..
    A GarageBand sound if there ever was one ..
    Just like you and the Crollers …
    Smoke em if you got them, brother .. BD

  • @user-qg2iz7ur6f
    @user-qg2iz7ur6f 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Blue Oyster Cult at Hara Arena Dayton Ohio in the late 1970's. Great concert!

  • @finalistburrito2499
    @finalistburrito2499 3 ปีที่แล้ว +227

    I scrolled for a long time trying to find lyrics. I didn't find 'em, so here you are!
    All our times have come
    Here but now they're gone
    Seasons don't fear the reaper
    Nor do the wind, the sun or the rain, we can be like they are
    Come on baby, don't fear the reaper
    Baby take my hand, don't fear the reaper
    We'll be able to fly, don't fear the reaper
    Baby I'm your man
    La, la, la, la, la
    La, la, la, la, la
    Valentine is done
    Here but now they're gone
    Romeo and Juliet
    Are together in eternity, Romeo and Juliet
    40, 000 men and women everyday, Like Romeo and Juliet
    40, 000 men and women everyday, Redefine happiness
    Another 40, 000 coming everyday, We can be like they are
    Come on baby, don't fear the reaper
    Baby take my hand, don't fear the reaper
    We'll be able to fly, don't fear the reaper
    Baby I'm your man
    La, la, la, la, la
    La, la, la, la, la
    Love of two is one
    Here but now they're gone
    Came the last night of sadness
    And it was clear she couldn't go on
    Then the door was open and the wind appeared
    The candles blew then disappeared
    The curtains flew then he appeared, saying don't be afraid
    Come on baby, and she had no fear
    And she ran to him, then they started to fly
    They looked backward and said goodbye, she had become like they are
    She had taken his hand, she had become like they are
    Come on baby, don't fear the reaper

    • @luciferfallenangel666
      @luciferfallenangel666 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      I think I saw it somewhere around here last week, and was starting to search it but got this the 3rd comment 😂

    • @finalistburrito2499
      @finalistburrito2499 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      @@luciferfallenangel666 another comment DEFINITELY exists but I made this one for the convenience of others

    • @Robin-jk6wz
      @Robin-jk6wz 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      The lyrics are now two comments below yours lmao.

    • @micspics03
      @micspics03 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Never missed nor misunderstood a word ever, sorry you did. Different generations but all cool ❤

    • @sobeksrecviem7275
      @sobeksrecviem7275 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      thanks

  • @echobase1648
    @echobase1648 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1287

    When I was a DJ back in the late 70's into the 80's I worked at an AM / FM combo. The AM was a classic-traditional country format, while the FM was a rock-top 40 format. We had two rules: Never play "Sunday Morning Coming Down" by Johnny Cash on Sunday morning and never play "Don't Fear the Reaper" after 10 PM. Management was afraid a listener would commit suicide. Strange but true...

    • @AFlyingMayMay
      @AFlyingMayMay 2 ปีที่แล้ว +57

      Eerie

    • @ronj4727
      @ronj4727 2 ปีที่แล้ว +89

      Probably a very wise decision.

    • @jimmyd1337
      @jimmyd1337 2 ปีที่แล้ว +45

      I used to listen to Sunday Morning Coming Down every Sunday morning at work

    • @echobase1648
      @echobase1648 2 ปีที่แล้ว +22

      @@jimmyd1337 You sir are no doubt a Jedi Master!

    • @omedonnie
      @omedonnie 2 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      Why not. We can be like they are LOL

  • @martinhennig6040
    @martinhennig6040 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I was 15 when this magical song came on the radio..... I was hooked.... been a BIG fan ever since... My Favorite band period.....!

  • @Foxytrot-sx2vd
    @Foxytrot-sx2vd 28 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Best riff EVER, and then that cowbell! NO WORDS. ❤️👏👏👏

  • @chrissibersky4617
    @chrissibersky4617 3 ปีที่แล้ว +317

    "Don't be afraid.."
    - The Reaper

    • @dwayneyeager7629
      @dwayneyeager7629 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Don't steal the reefer lol

    • @samanthaschelin6592
      @samanthaschelin6592 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Better than biblically correct angels saying "FEAR NOT MORTAL".

    • @catinarage5538
      @catinarage5538 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      "Be afraid, be very afraid" - The Fly

    • @woodenswordboy9676
      @woodenswordboy9676 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Batman’s dad said that too

    • @stevielease7952
      @stevielease7952 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Don't be afraid. This won't hurt (much).

  • @jamesf.7985
    @jamesf.7985 3 ปีที่แล้ว +863

    We aren't even two weeks into 2021 and I'm already listening to this.

    • @saltymcsalt5241
      @saltymcsalt5241 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Felt that man

    • @voidw4lker
      @voidw4lker 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Rub-A-Dub-Dub.

    • @mikekean8344
      @mikekean8344 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      I really need that cowbell. 😁

    • @Lesamnesia
      @Lesamnesia 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It doesn't take years to love.

    • @Siafk
      @Siafk 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      first time I am listening to this. 2021 seems to be a better one

  • @user-tr1bn1gx5h
    @user-tr1bn1gx5h 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

    Thumbs up if you're listening to this classic in 2024

  • @Nick-mx3pb
    @Nick-mx3pb 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    This is my favourite song of all time, across all genres, everytime