Just goes to show that money & fame doesn’t always make people happy. Depression, alcohol, drugs, etc...we’ve lost to many musicians, lead singers way too early.
actually Boston has performed since Delp's passing but it sure doesn't sound quite the same of course. The last video I saw they'd hired 2 singers to imitate Delp.
I’m 70 years old and this is my generation’s music and boy I miss this kind of music! What happened to these incredible musicians, and why aren’t there any younger musicians doing this?
I think it's because they realized that they don't have to put any effort into it anymore. At some point in the late 90's/early 2000's the "artists" just seemed to stop trying and the people that bought or played their music seemed to stop caring. They just accepted that the boring, repetitive, generic music that they were being fed must be good because it was what was available. There's 50 years of good rock music, plus classical music, out there for anyone who wants to find it. When I hear the current drivel coming out of store sound systems or other peoples' car stereos I just ignore it as white noise.
I'm 66 and I think I agree. There are a good number of young cover bands out there doing classic rock. Some are sound-alikes but some offer great new arrangements. Several of these bands are very good indeed. But, as for brand new music that rises to this standard, it's getting harder to find.
Me too Kathie. Many young do not listen to actual music but computer-generated repetitive stuff. Band were so creative in the 60's 70's & 80's there was so much talent & competition. I feel sorry for the young today they are really missing out.
No doubt! Boston playing in Santa Barbara on their first tour was my first concert - Stargate opened, another great band. We went down the day the tickets were going on sale at the school - a day before public - and waited in line for hours, four of us taking shifts. It was the day Queen released "News of the World", and we listened to the world premier on KROQ from L.A. while playing Frisbee. We may be old, but we definitely saw the great bands!
One of the greatest debuts ever!! Behind Appetite for Destruction. The first Boston album might as well been a greatest hits album. The entire album is great!
this album is a First album for a band that went Platinum in less than a Year and also is diamond in 1990 and 17X platinum .. just a true work of art. Tom Scholz was a master who Mixed the whole album and played base on the recording ..
@@poppad331 Maybe. A best seller isn’t necessarily the best. But what is “best” anyway? Usually, when something is considered “best”, it’s more subjective than objective. In my 90% subjective opinion, this Boston album kicks Bat Out of Hell’s ass. ✌️😁🎸
The guitar player in the shiny silver outfit is Tom Scholz. He was an engineer and musician with a degree from MIT. He wrote, and played all of the instruments on the songs on their first album. He recorded most of it and produced it in his home studio in Boston. He hired the singer, Brad Delp to sing, and all of the back up harmonies are Delp singing. None of the people in this video sang or played much, if any at all on the album. They were just used for touring.
@@wallyman292 I saw them in ‘87, and they sounded great, but they seemed like they didn’t want to be there. Scholz came out in shorts, a sweaty t-shirt, knee high tube socks, and tennis shoes, like he came off a basketball court to play. Not much enthusiasm from anyone but Delp, and not real theatrics during the performance either. Could’ve stayed home and listened to the CD.
@@AzDesertFoxx no, if you want me to get into it. There’s nothing inherently wrong in many newer genres of music with artists “not playing their own instruments”. I understand the gripe with things like 2000s boy bands and trite meaningless radio pop music, but in another sense, judging say an experimental electronic artist for not playing guitar or drums is like judging a fish on its ability to climb a tree. The thing you must understand is that in a digital social climate, computers and the studio itself are an instrument. You don’t have to personally listen to it, many people of the young generation don’t. But to say it’s bad or lacks talent because it doesn’t fit the frame of reference you created for what music should sound like probably 30+ years ago is just shortsighted and closed minded. If you want some new bands that “play their own instruments” I can recommend some.
@@AzDesertFoxx and sorry for telling you to shut up and calling you grandpa it’s just a knee jerk reaction I see because this sentiment is very stifling for the actual creation of new good music
Brad Delp is known as one of the best vocalist ever, not only in rock, but in all genres. He and Freddy Mercury are one of the few that probably have perfect pitch. The dude can sing.
The “lead guitarist” recorded this whole album, by himself, every instrument, in his basement, while working as an engineer at Polaroid. The only outside performance is the vocals. The band was put together for touring.
Almost, but not quite, true: the record company insisted that some of Scholz's parts be re-recorded by other musicians, and he didn't play the drum parts. He only played 'almost' everything - but he also invented and built many of the effects and most of the studio equipment.
@@Phil_Kawana @Uatu And the band that was put together couldn't have been more perfect for the project; Tom never had stage presence, but the entire rest of the band sure as heck did. It was an ideal combination.
The entire first album was recorded, written and produced by 2 people. In a basement. One man played all the instruments. One man sang on multi tracks. Look it up.
4:38 when he climbs up to that note, you're blown away by it, so much so that its easy to miss 4:43 when he goes even higher! Insane vocals. Truly a legend that probably doesn't get quite as much credit as he deserves.
So to the interesting thing about Boston: the guitarist, Tom Scholz, attended MIT for engineering and invented the Rockman, a special effects guitar amplifier that stayed on the market into the 90s. As you listen to more Boston, you'll find that even in wildly different songs, there's a distinct sound to the electric guitar, to the point that you'll hear a Boston song you've never heard before and immediately recognize it's them without Brad Delp having to sing a single note.
Brad Delp was such a classic vocalist, back when all the artists had to have the singing chops to make it -- no auto-tune to fix mistakes. Tom Scholz also was an engineer and invented a lot of music equipment. They're classified as Classic Rock.
Another song played at my father's funeral. When I would stay at his place, he would be blasting this song, and it was like, "Dad, turn that shit down!" 85 years old.
"Foreplay/Longtime", "Hitchin' A Ride", "Don't Look Back", "Feelin' Satisfied", "Amanda"... I'd dive into that album you're in first. Many consider it to be the best debut album of all time. Judge for yourself.
Okay, it's the end of summer of 1976. You're 15 years old, just starting high school, chomping at the bit to get your driver's license, and with it some independence. You're listening to the radio while goofing off with your friends in your garage one weekend, then this tune comes on. Everyone stops talking and listens intently. When the song is over, you look at each other, and almost in unison say, "Oh, I have GOT to go get this album...!" Yeah. It was like that. This album was one of the 4 you HAD to have around that time, or you just weren't getting a date. End of discussion.
I agree: "Foreplay/Long Time".......just make sure you're not driving down a highway when you listen to it. Foreplay/Long Time is one of those songs that makes responsible drivers go from driving 65mph up to 95mph without even realizing it when it starts playing on the radio. Foreplay/Long Time is still in heavy rotation on classic rock FM radio stations.....but then again, Boston's entire debut album is still played on the radio in heavy rotation.
The backstory behind the band is awesome. Tom Scholz basically formed the band to cover the songs he created himself through mixing in his homemade basement studio. The guy is an MIT graduate who worked for polaroid, and built a lot of the audio mixing equipment he used to make music.
Yeah.I grew up in that era, and feel blessed to be able to listen to an endless panoply of great music from the 50s, 60s, 70s, 80s, 90s, 2000s, 2010s, and this decade. Phenomenal music in each decade...as well as lots of pure junk, a truth that _always_ gets overlooked when people reminisce about their favourite era...if you have an open mind and have the inclination to actually _look_ for it. (The idea that 'they don't make great music anymore' is pure crap.)
@@MrSmartAlec Tom also wrote the music, recorded it, engineered it, mixed it in his basement. Oh, he also co-invented the Polaroid SX70 camera! A true genius!
Back when this album was released I went out the bought the 8 track and after I closed done the local pub I had a friend that worked at the local airport and so when I used to stop in and see him he was on the steady graveyard shift I would pull my van inside the hanger and take my boxed 6X9 Jensen speakers out and would sit them on the roof and the harmonics were so good in this huge hanger it sounded great.
Tom Scholz, the lead guitarist, was an engineer at Polaroid and built a recording studio in his basement. Every instrument you hear in this recording is him. He was friends with Brad Delp and got him to record this unbelievable vocal. The rest of the band were added later. Scholz had numerous technical inventions still used in recording. Amazing story, one of the best debut albums. I can still remember the first time I heard this masterpiece when I was 12. Loved seeing you hear it for the first time.
Great fairly short video about Boston's start here (Tom Scholz is a true renaissance man), your comment reminded me of this: th-cam.com/video/UXYO77Xb-Mk/w-d-xo.html
@minkgraver Tom did not play all of the instrument tracks on this record. The song Let Me Take You Home was recorded at the Record Plant studio and the band pictured on the back of the record cover played the instrument tracks on that song. Brad also co wrote Smokin' as well. All of Brads vocals sans his vocals for Let Me Take You Home were recorded by producer John Boylan at Capital Studios Studio C in LA Tom does not play a single drum track on this record. Sib plays all drum tracks but one, and the remaining drum track is played by Jim Masdea. This has been documented in the liner notes of every copy of this record/CD that has ever been sold. Barry plays all electric rhythm guitars on Foreplay and Long Time. Barry also plays the lead guitar solos on Long Time as well. Fran plays bass on Foreplay as well. Tom has not been the most honest, upfront and transparent person when he tells who did what on this record and how this record really came to be. Tom knew Brad ever since Barry introduced him to Brad back in 1969/1970. The record company heard Brads voice on the demos that eventually got their attention and to the record company execs Brad was just as much Boston as Tom was from the very beginning. Without Brad agreeing to sing these songs, Tom may not have ever got the record deal.
@@neechee5150 True. The recently discovered 'demos' that were recorded in Tom's basement are Not the songs you hear on their first album. That is an urban myth (not denied by Tom himself). The songs on their first album, self-titled "BOSTON" were recorded by these members but not in Tom's basement. The record label demanded the songs be recorded in one of their studios and mastered by one of their engineers. The original demo to this song can be heard here. th-cam.com/video/52ADeagIPt8/w-d-xo.html Compare it to the released song yourself. They're similar but the differences are obvious.
@@taproom113 Note quite. Let Me Take You Home which was written by Brad was recorded by producer John Boylan in LA with the band as pictured on the back of the record playing the tracks. All of Brads vocals were recorded by Boylan in two LA studios. Sans the one song and Brads vocals all of the other tracks were recorded by Tom in his basement studio. Boylan determined very early on that it was best to let Tom work the way that he is used to working, and so Boylan developed a facade by having the band as pictured on the back of the record record songs in LA. This bought time for Tom to re-record all of his tracks for the record. I am not sure that you understand what it means to master a record and how that is done, It is a well documented fact that Wally Traugautt mastered this record. Tom's studio simply did not have the equipment to master this record and Tom did not have the experience and training to be able to master this record anyway. If you were talking about mixing this record, that took place at Westlake Studios in LA
Look up the making of this album...Tom Scholtz the lead guitarist wrote all of the songs and recorded it in his basement home studio. He was a mechanical engineer from MIT as well who invented a lot of musical devices for their special sound. The lead singer Brad Delp was a beast who sadly years later took his life.
Yep, they're from Boston. One of the greatest rock bands of all time. This was the title song of their debut album in 1976. RIP Brad Delp, incredible singer!
@@monicamad1285 see i think those are more 80s correct? Til Tuesday i believe was. I love them! I graduated high school in 78. Drinking age was 18. So i had been going to bars since i was 16! They never carded you back then! If you got caught with beers or pot they just took it and said go on your way!!!!
I discovered Boston my junior year in HS, 1976. It changed Rock and Roll forever. Founding Member Tom Scholz created the band from his basement. He engineered and recorded every single instrument himself at first. He created demos of the songs and then found Delp, the lead singer, to perform the vocals. Boston's style and Scholz's upbringing blended Classical, Rock, and soul when it hit the airwaves. The band members once they were asked by the record label to play live, had to be auditioned, and practiced about 3-5 months before they did their first live gig, following Scholz's master tapes. So literally, the band formed AFTER a record deal had been struck. Schulz engineered and created foot pedals for guitars for that era of music and made millions from the sales of the transforming sound from bands world wide, used to this very day. All members of Boston were from Boston. The voices of Brad Delp and Tom Schulz were dubbed and overlayed, giving the effect of a wide range of fullness and sound effects that had not yet been heard in the late 70's. The slide along the guitar with the instruments effect pad was a first for the era of music during that time and put Boston on top of the charts for 132 weeks. Delp committed suicide and there is to this day a controversy over the reasons why. Tom Scholz, now 78 is the only living survivor of the band.
Amazing that 95% of the music they play on their site they "Never" heard of !!! : o That's pretty damn sad they just seem to listen to One kind of music !! ?
And this is was their debut album. From what I can think of, along with Appetite for Destruction and Van Halen, this has to be one of the greatest debut rock albums in history for sure
1976. Arguably the most iconic 70s rock song. They went into a lab and created the perfect arena rock melodic earworm masterpiece that almost every arena rock band afterwards would try to recreate. It sold a bazillion copies. Brad Delp had a golden throat. RIP.
Yes, from Boston founded by Tom Scholz. Brad Delp is the lead singer and had one of my all time favorite voices... tragically took his own life in 2007. Boston had arguably the best debut self-titled album in r&r history. Thanks so much for this reaction.. loved it and love this song!!! A good number of great songs still to hear... AMANDA DON'T LOOK BACK FOREPLAY/LONG TIME PEACE OF MIND
Boston was one of my favorite bands back in the day (along with ELO, the Beatles, Queen, the Eagles, Foreigner, Stevie Wonder, etc. etc.) You can't go wrong reacting to any band as popular as Boston. They were SO good, and their lead singer was amazing.
I’m 53. I remember loving this song when my parents played it in the 70s. I love all types of music. From electronic dance to country. This will probably go down as my favorite song in history.
I was a freshman in college when this album came out, and Boston, The Eagles, and The Doobie Brothers were the staple artists in our dorm, along with "oldies" like Eric Clapton and The Moody Blues.
I absolutely love watching people, who've never heard this classic 70s rock song before (and others like em'), listen to it....and enjoy their reactions. Reactors like you two are very genuine, surprised, and honest about this song. Hope you do more like them.
Back in the 70's music would start out as a ballad (slow, romantic) and then the beat would pick up and become a rock song or disco. Most songs. Many bands. Many singers.
The song and this album was released in 1976. And until Guns n' Roses Appetite for Destruction came out, it was the biggest selling debut album in history. These guys are a rock band from Boston. Tom Scholtz, their guitar player, is also quite an inventor. He has his own line of amps and effects. He also invented the Kodak One-Step camera. They are easily one of the most innovative bands in history. And of note this album was recorded in Tom Scholtz's basement studio.
BOSTON 70s-early 80s Rockers ~The Very Best! The Cream of the Crop!! Saw them in their farewell concert tour. So very sad to see them go but the Legend will always live ON!! How can you not love them!!??
Between the vocal and guitar harmonies, AND Brad Delp's incredible voice, you can't go wrong with Boston. This is a definite classic rock group and all of their songs give you good vibes. "Don't Look Back" (very upbeat), "Foreplay/Long Time", "Amanda" and many more. On a sadder note, unfortunately, Brad Delp took his life back in 2007. We are thankful for what he left us. RIP
I have depression myself and it is indeed hideous. I think mental and behavioural issues is a price artistic people and geniuses often pay for their unique talents.
This is one of the only things I envy of the new generations: the chance of getting amazed by music they never heard. For people of my generation (the 80s), listening to new music is mostly torture.
Having grown up in the 70's I concur with this a lot of ways. I love my classic 60's and 70's rock, and most of the music that was produced in the 80's and 90's. There are a few songs and groups that put out some quality material in the early 00's, but not much. Since then? C R A P !!!!!
It’s DEFINITELY rock!! Plenty of rock bands use acoustic instruments, so don’t let that throw you…so glad you guys loved this song…it makes me happy and I loved both your reactions!!
Boston from Boston, in their song "ROCK AND ROLL BAND", they say "We were just another band out of Boston", I always thought they were referencing Aerosmith, who is also from Boston.
A common trivia question: "Name at least three music groups named after American cities". This always separates the youth from the old farts! I know at least five, so I always got some bonus points.
RIP to one of the more underrated vocalists in rock history, Brad Delp. What a voice!
We know 👍
@@edstolz7082 I second that notion.
Such a great band and such a sad loss to the music world. Brad Delp was an amazing singer
Just goes to show that money & fame doesn’t always make people happy. Depression, alcohol, drugs, etc...we’ve lost to many musicians, lead singers way too early.
Any of you listen to his band Beetlejuice?
Nobody covers Boston songs. Brad Delp is the reason why.
actually Boston has performed since Delp's passing but it sure doesn't sound quite the same of course. The last video I saw they'd hired 2 singers to imitate Delp.
Sina drums does Boston covers.
This is 70's rock at its finest. This album was released in '76. And yes, they were from Boston.
70s top 5 easy
Thought it was 1976 the year my son was born 😊
@@donaldbeard6231
I thought it was August 25th, 1976.
They needed to hear the full-length version to get the complete deal,though. This is the shortened version.
Do you know the Lord Jesus Christ ? I hope you put all your trust in Him and in him alone For your salvation
Boston. One of the most beloved of the giants of classic rock.
I put Boston and Journey togethor at the pinnacle of musical greatness. I cant choose one over the other.
I’m 70 years old and this is my generation’s music and boy I miss this kind of music! What happened to these incredible musicians, and why aren’t there any younger musicians doing this?
Because art moves on and people don’t like being bashed over the head with what they “should” sound like 50 years after it stopped being cool
I think it's because they realized that they don't have to put any effort into it anymore. At some point in the late 90's/early 2000's the "artists" just seemed to stop trying and the people that bought or played their music seemed to stop caring. They just accepted that the boring, repetitive, generic music that they were being fed must be good because it was what was available. There's 50 years of good rock music, plus classical music, out there for anyone who wants to find it. When I hear the current drivel coming out of store sound systems or other peoples' car stereos I just ignore it as white noise.
@@deedubya286 to be fair top 40 pop music has always largely been low effort trash, you gotta dig for the good stuff in any genre at any time
I'm 66 and I think I agree. There are a good number of young cover bands out there doing classic rock. Some are sound-alikes but some offer great new arrangements. Several of these bands are very good indeed. But, as for brand new music that rises to this standard, it's getting harder to find.
Me too Kathie. Many young do not listen to actual music but computer-generated repetitive stuff. Band were so creative in the 60's 70's & 80's there was so much talent & competition. I feel sorry for the young today they are really missing out.
One of the most perfect songs ever.
These guy’s are from Boston, probably the greatest first ever album by a band ... this hit the air wave’s back in 76’ , was a great year to be 16..
No doubt! Boston playing in Santa Barbara on their first tour was my first concert - Stargate opened, another great band. We went down the day the tickets were going on sale at the school - a day before public - and waited in line for hours, four of us taking shifts. It was the day Queen released "News of the World", and we listened to the world premier on KROQ from L.A. while playing Frisbee. We may be old, but we definitely saw the great bands!
I saw them in Hawaii at heloah stadium.
...or 18! Seeing a new generation experience the best of ours is a real joy!
One of the greatest debuts ever!! Behind Appetite for Destruction. The first Boston album might as well been a greatest hits album. The entire album is great!
Their debut album was recorded almost entirely by one man; band leader Tom Scholz.
He found some guys to take it out on the road, & off they went.
Never again will there ever be a singer like BRAD DELP .....PERIOD.
Legend has it that he is still holding that note....
_Chuck Norris checks under his bed for that note!_
Boston is a Rock Band if there ever was one, bangers and anthems, Foreplay/Long Time is a MUST for an introduction. Great reaction, love you gus.
and the song Rock N Roll Band by Boston
classic rock through and through. this was the first song i learned on guitar.
One of the best albums ever recorded. Possibly the best debut album in rock history. That was the opening song. Every song on this album is a banger.
every song a banger
this album is a First album for a band that went Platinum in less than a Year and also is diamond in 1990 and 17X platinum .. just a true work of art. Tom Scholz was a master who Mixed the whole album and played base on the recording ..
20 million sold worldwide, Bat Out Of Hell sold 43million...so maybe not the best
It still sounds as fresh as it did back then...RIP Brad! ❤
@@poppad331 Maybe. A best seller isn’t necessarily the best. But what is “best” anyway? Usually, when something is considered “best”, it’s more subjective than objective. In my 90% subjective opinion, this Boston album kicks Bat Out of Hell’s ass. ✌️😁🎸
The guitar player in the shiny silver outfit is Tom Scholz. He was an engineer and musician with a degree from MIT. He wrote, and played all of the instruments on the songs on their first album. He recorded most of it and produced it in his home studio in Boston. He hired the singer, Brad Delp to sing, and all of the back up harmonies are Delp singing. None of the people in this video sang or played much, if any at all on the album. They were just used for touring.
I had always heard Boston was more a "studio" band, and sucks at concerts. . . I guess this may be why! ;)
@@wallyman292 I saw them in ‘87, and they sounded great, but they seemed like they didn’t want to be there. Scholz came out in shorts, a sweaty t-shirt, knee high tube socks, and tennis shoes, like he came off a basketball court to play. Not much enthusiasm from anyone but Delp, and not real theatrics during the performance either. Could’ve stayed home and listened to the CD.
Jay, this is 70's rock. And ,yes, they are from Boston.
Scholl was from Toledo, Ohio until he went to MIT.
Afro straight into a beard-fro. Had me laughing so hard.
Sholz
@@johntremmel3949 Scholz.
I was a teen back in the '70's and I too rocked a fro for a time.
Boston.....This entire album is FABULOUS!!! Check the rest of the album
@Penderyn Lewsyn fully aware of that. That doesn't take away that the entire album is fabulous
This was 70s GREAT NESS
RIP Brad Delp, the nicest guy in rock n roll. You gave us so much more than a feeling.
The entire album is fire. Arguably the best debut album of all time
And it was their demo tape that was released as the album.
Wrote the same thing! Had plenty of time to do what they wanted I guess??
One of the best! The Cars debut was awesome as well.
@@wendyeverett4768 loved the car's
It's the only album that I can listen to from beginning to end and not want to skip a song along the way.
Can't go wrong with any song on this album. A true masterpiece.
This whole album was just badass
This guy had one of the most powerful and iconic voices I've ever heard, he hit those high notes effortless , wow all my respects to him and the band
Next recommended Boston song:
“Foreplay/Longtime”
^This. Right here.
@@sonjadarby1158 yeah! That's a killer.
First nice spring day, crank that up!
Boston did a great ballad, called "Amanda". Great singing by Brad Delp and, of course, great guitar work.
Anything off that FIRST album. And RIP Brad Delp.....that amazing lead singer.
Yes, Boston was from Boston. Brad Delp had a great voice...RIP
It's Arena Rock, back when people actually played their own instruments! No auto tune, just purt talent.
Purt talent is 1 step above pure talent.
Oh shut up grandpa
@@bigcheese2128 that's the best you can do?
@@AzDesertFoxx no, if you want me to get into it. There’s nothing inherently wrong in many newer genres of music with artists “not playing their own instruments”. I understand the gripe with things like 2000s boy bands and trite meaningless radio pop music, but in another sense, judging say an experimental electronic artist for not playing guitar or drums is like judging a fish on its ability to climb a tree. The thing you must understand is that in a digital social climate, computers and the studio itself are an instrument. You don’t have to personally listen to it, many people of the young generation don’t. But to say it’s bad or lacks talent because it doesn’t fit the frame of reference you created for what music should sound like probably 30+ years ago is just shortsighted and closed minded. If you want some new bands that “play their own instruments” I can recommend some.
@@AzDesertFoxx and sorry for telling you to shut up and calling you grandpa it’s just a knee jerk reaction I see because this sentiment is very stifling for the actual creation of new good music
" FOREPLAY/LONG TIME" is another kickass song from BOSTON too !!! 🤗
Brad Delp had one of the best voices in rock. RIP Brad!!!
Also RIP Sib
Brad Delp had one of the greatest rock voices ever. Right up there with Steve Perry. Sorrowfully, life overwhelmed him and he took his life in 2007.
Peace Of Mind and Foreplay/Long Time are two more of their classics
The drummer's daughter is married to Dwayne Johnson.
Tom Sholz founded the band. He went to MIT.
Brad Delp was the lead singer.
Sib Hashian. He passed away a few years ago, while doing what he loved, drumming.
Speaking of the drummer, RIP Sib Hashian. A very talented and underrated drummer.
RIP Sib and Brad.
Sib Hashian is Dwayne Johnson's father in law.....
@@grantsoper129wow, that’s crazy awesome.
Brad Delp is known as one of the best vocalist ever, not only in rock, but in all genres. He and Freddy Mercury are one of the few that probably have perfect pitch. The dude can sing.
No autotune in those days. You had to have talent.
Add to that list: Lou Graham, Steve Walsh, Steve Perry
You can't leave Bruce Dickinson(Iron Maiden) off that list the man is right there with Delp and Mercury.
You should check out Devin Townsend.
The only bad thing about listening to these old Boston tunes is that they always remind me of how Brad Delp checked out :(
The “lead guitarist” recorded this whole album, by himself, every instrument, in his basement, while working as an engineer at Polaroid. The only outside performance is the vocals.
The band was put together for touring.
Don't think he gets enough credit for this tbh.
Almost, but not quite, true: the record company insisted that some of Scholz's parts be re-recorded by other musicians, and he didn't play the drum parts. He only played 'almost' everything - but he also invented and built many of the effects and most of the studio equipment.
Yeah, Tom Scholtz - you forgot to mention he dropped out of MIT. Dude was legit mix master.
I did not know that. That's why I love these channels. I learn something new all the time. Thanks!!
@@Phil_Kawana @Uatu And the band that was put together couldn't have been more perfect for the project; Tom never had stage presence, but the entire rest of the band sure as heck did. It was an ideal combination.
Not sure if I’m upset they haven’t been listening to this for 50 years or I am jealous of them hearing it for the first time!
When people could sing and play instruments the 70’s rock.
(People still can)
The entire first album was recorded, written and produced by 2 people. In a basement. One man played all the instruments. One man sang on multi tracks. Look it up.
I was born in 1960 spent my teens in the 70s and what a great decade to be a teenager
Well one who could play and one who could sing.
And wrote their own music
4:38 when he climbs up to that note, you're blown away by it, so much so that its easy to miss 4:43 when he goes even higher! Insane vocals. Truly a legend that probably doesn't get quite as much credit as he deserves.
Yes and this was before Autotune…holy crap!
To say this album's phenomenal is an understatement. Incredible & still love it 2 pieces.
So to the interesting thing about Boston: the guitarist, Tom Scholz, attended MIT for engineering and invented the Rockman, a special effects guitar amplifier that stayed on the market into the 90s. As you listen to more Boston, you'll find that even in wildly different songs, there's a distinct sound to the electric guitar, to the point that you'll hear a Boston song you've never heard before and immediately recognize it's them without Brad Delp having to sing a single note.
He also worked for Kodak and was one of the people who developed the one step camera.
They recorded this in his homemade studio, and it set a standard for pristine recording. Genius
His favorite device he built was the Hyper Space Pedal. Only two exist. th-cam.com/video/R1c0Bx_StvE/w-d-xo.html
@@powoodworker1751 Actually he worked for Polaroid lol.
@@powoodworker1751 Polaroid.
Brad Delp was such a classic vocalist, back when all the artists had to have the singing chops to make it -- no auto-tune to fix mistakes. Tom Scholz also was an engineer and invented a lot of music equipment. They're classified as Classic Rock.
Scholz was an MIT grad and worked for Polaroid while he was working on the album. It took off and he decided to quit his day job.
Freakin amazing. Thank God I saw them on their first tour.
It is called classic rock now.. Back in the mid-70s this was called "Arena Rock" or just plain "Rock".
@@BloodSweatandGears AOR to be more specific, or Arena Oriented Rock. Was meant to sell out stadiums and arenas and have them rocking. Succeeded, too!
Tom Sholtz was creator n genius behind this whole operation.
My favorite band hands down
🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻
Another song played at my father's funeral. When I would stay at his place, he would be blasting this song, and it was like, "Dad, turn that shit down!" 85 years old.
That's another rock band from the 70s.
"Foreplay/Longtime", "Hitchin' A Ride", "Don't Look Back", "Feelin' Satisfied", "Amanda"...
I'd dive into that album you're in first. Many consider it to be the best debut album of all time. Judge for yourself.
Yes indeed!🥂
Amanda and Don't look back are not on the debut album
Let's not forget the second album, either....MAN I'LL NEVER BE. 'nuff said.
This song never gets old. What vocals.
one of the best songs and albums and voice of all time. the fact that they arent in the rock n roll hall of fame is a mortal sin.
Is it too late?
More evidence that the 70's had the best music.
Okay, it's the end of summer of 1976. You're 15 years old, just starting high school, chomping at the bit to get your driver's license, and with it some independence. You're listening to the radio while goofing off with your friends in your garage one weekend, then this tune comes on. Everyone stops talking and listens intently. When the song is over, you look at each other, and almost in unison say, "Oh, I have GOT to go get this album...!" Yeah. It was like that. This album was one of the 4 you HAD to have around that time, or you just weren't getting a date. End of discussion.
What he just said!☝️
My experience EXACTLY.
I had the pleasure of seeing them three times here in Boston!
The 1970s decade was AMAZING, wasn't it?
a soundtrack to every kegger we threw in the '80s
There's no music like that of the 70s. There's just something special about that decade's music and will never be repeated.
Next do Boston - “Foreplay/Long Time”
And yah, this debut album of theirs is fire from start to finish.
I agree: "Foreplay/Long Time".......just make sure you're not driving down a highway when you listen to it. Foreplay/Long Time is one of those songs that makes responsible drivers go from driving 65mph up to 95mph without even realizing it when it starts playing on the radio. Foreplay/Long Time is still in heavy rotation on classic rock FM radio stations.....but then again, Boston's entire debut album is still played on the radio in heavy rotation.
The backstory behind the band is awesome. Tom Scholz basically formed the band to cover the songs he created himself through mixing in his homemade basement studio. The guy is an MIT graduate who worked for polaroid, and built a lot of the audio mixing equipment he used to make music.
It was the 70’s. Everybody was not only listening to this incredible album. We all wore Boston T shirts. 😎🔥🔥🔥
And the entire concert audience sparked their lighters! Awesomeness!!!
And I still wear my Boston tshirt
Yup, had the t- shirt.
Damn, I did grow up with the greatest music era! 70's It was "rock" just Boston's sound. Loved your reaction! ROCK ON!! Jeff
Yeah.I grew up in that era, and feel blessed to be able to listen to an endless panoply of great music from the 50s, 60s, 70s, 80s, 90s, 2000s, 2010s, and this decade. Phenomenal music in each decade...as well as lots of pure junk, a truth that _always_ gets overlooked when people reminisce about their favourite era...if you have an open mind and have the inclination to actually _look_ for it. (The idea that 'they don't make great music anymore' is pure crap.)
I could not have said it any Better ,
One guy played all the instruments when this album was recorded.
Not many know that.
Many know that.
Close but not quite. Sib Hashian - drums
Barry Goudreau - electric guitar
Tom Scholz - acoustic and electric rhythm guitar, lead guitar, bass
Not every instrument, but Tom Scholtz did master the tape in his basement.
@@MrSmartAlec Tom also wrote the music, recorded it, engineered it, mixed it in his basement. Oh, he also co-invented the Polaroid SX70 camera! A true genius!
No autotune. Just pure talent. One of the greatest rock songs ever.
Every rocker has this album in rotation, its a masterpiece all the way through.
Nothing like cruising down the street in the summer, windows down, blasting More Than A Feeling.
Ah, you said it😎
This CD stays in my Jeeps radio at all times.
Really one of my all time favorite songs... never get tired of it.
I thought I was so cool in my 4 door, hand me down , 1968 maroon Dodge Dart…..but we had fun….
Back when this album was released I went out the bought the 8 track and after I closed done the local pub I had a friend that worked at the local airport and so when I used to stop in and see him he was on the steady graveyard shift I would pull my van inside the hanger and take my boxed 6X9 Jensen speakers out and would sit them on the roof and the harmonics were so good in this huge hanger it sounded great.
Tom Scholz, the lead guitarist, was an engineer at Polaroid and built a recording studio in his basement. Every instrument you hear in this recording is him. He was friends with Brad Delp and got him to record this unbelievable vocal. The rest of the band were added later. Scholz had numerous technical inventions still used in recording. Amazing story, one of the best debut albums. I can still remember the first time I heard this masterpiece when I was 12. Loved seeing you hear it for the first time.
Great fairly short video about Boston's start here (Tom Scholz is a true renaissance man), your comment reminded me of this: th-cam.com/video/UXYO77Xb-Mk/w-d-xo.html
@minkgraver Tom did not play all of the instrument tracks on this record. The song Let Me Take You Home was recorded at the Record Plant studio and the band pictured on the back of the record cover played the instrument tracks on that song. Brad also co wrote Smokin' as well. All of Brads vocals sans his vocals for Let Me Take You Home were recorded by producer John Boylan at Capital Studios Studio C in LA
Tom does not play a single drum track on this record. Sib plays all drum tracks but one, and the remaining drum track is played by Jim Masdea. This has been documented in the liner notes of every copy of this record/CD that has ever been sold. Barry plays all electric rhythm guitars on Foreplay and Long Time. Barry also plays the lead guitar solos on Long Time as well. Fran plays bass on Foreplay as well.
Tom has not been the most honest, upfront and transparent person when he tells who did what on this record and how this record really came to be. Tom knew Brad ever since Barry introduced him to Brad back in 1969/1970. The record company heard Brads voice on the demos that eventually got their attention and to the record company execs Brad was just as much Boston as Tom was from the very beginning. Without Brad agreeing to sing these songs, Tom may not have ever got the record deal.
@@neechee5150 True. The recently discovered 'demos' that were recorded in Tom's basement are Not the songs you hear on their first album. That is an urban myth (not denied by Tom himself). The songs on their first album, self-titled "BOSTON" were recorded by these members but not in Tom's basement. The record label demanded the songs be recorded in one of their studios and mastered by one of their engineers. The original demo to this song can be heard here. th-cam.com/video/52ADeagIPt8/w-d-xo.html Compare it to the released song yourself. They're similar but the differences are obvious.
@@taproom113 Note quite. Let Me Take You Home which was written by Brad was recorded by producer John Boylan in LA with the band as pictured on the back of the record playing the tracks. All of Brads vocals were recorded by Boylan in two LA studios. Sans the one song and Brads vocals all of the other tracks were recorded by Tom in his basement studio. Boylan determined very early on that it was best to let Tom work the way that he is used to working, and so Boylan developed a facade by having the band as pictured on the back of the record record songs in LA. This bought time for Tom to re-record all of his tracks for the record.
I am not sure that you understand what it means to master a record and how that is done, It is a well documented fact that Wally Traugautt mastered this record. Tom's studio simply did not have the equipment to master this record and Tom did not have the experience and training to be able to master this record anyway. If you were talking about mixing this record, that took place at Westlake Studios in LA
"Peace Of Mind" is my life theme song, but "Hitch A Ride" is absolute MAGIC
Same... Peace of Mind has been my musical mantra since I was 10 years old.
@@m.gideonhoyle409 "peace of mind"ROCK'S!!!
Hitch A ride just puts you in that special place...
Hitch a Ride is one of those rare songs I didn't want to end. That guitar solo could have gone on much much longer
Look up the making of this album...Tom Scholtz the lead guitarist wrote all of the songs and recorded it in his basement home studio. He was a mechanical engineer from MIT as well who invented a lot of musical devices for their special sound. The lead singer Brad Delp was a beast who sadly years later took his life.
Yep, they're from Boston. One of the greatest rock bands of all time. This was the title song of their debut album in 1976. RIP Brad Delp, incredible singer!
Wild Cherry play that funky music white boy wild cherry 1976 also
This is one of the only albums where every single song could be heard on the radio.
Their entire first album is a masterpiece.
The 70's were music's golden decade. For pure talent, inventiveness and diversity no other decade can match it.
It’s definitely a radio classic. Genre is rock. Foreplay/Long Time, Rock and Roll Band are a couple of other Boston songs.
Yes they are from Boston. In the 70s the city of Boston was hopping! We had Boston, Aerosmith, J. Geils, The Cars. Clubbing back then was amazing!✌❤
Don't forget the Modern Lover and The Fools.
Godsmack, Staind, the Pixies, Til Tuesday!
Peter Wolf….one of the most underrated front men ever….till this day!
@@monicamad1285 see i think those are more 80s correct? Til Tuesday i believe was. I love them! I graduated high school in 78. Drinking age was 18. So i had been going to bars since i was 16! They never carded you back then! If you got caught with beers or pot they just took it and said go on your way!!!!
@@donnagonatas3155 I graduated early 80s. We almost forgot to add BILLY SQUIRE!!
I discovered Boston my junior year in HS, 1976. It changed Rock and Roll forever. Founding Member Tom Scholz created the band from his basement. He engineered and recorded every single instrument himself at first. He created demos of the songs and then found Delp, the lead singer, to perform the vocals. Boston's style and Scholz's upbringing blended Classical, Rock, and soul when it hit the airwaves. The band members once they were asked by the record label to play live, had to be auditioned, and practiced about 3-5 months before they did their first live gig, following Scholz's master tapes. So literally, the band formed AFTER a record deal had been struck. Schulz engineered and created foot pedals for guitars for that era of music and made millions from the sales of the transforming sound from bands world wide, used to this very day.
All members of Boston were from Boston. The voices of Brad Delp and Tom Schulz were dubbed and overlayed, giving the effect of a wide range of fullness and sound effects that had not yet been heard in the late 70's. The slide along the guitar with the instruments effect pad was a first for the era of music during that time and put Boston on top of the charts for 132 weeks.
Delp committed suicide and there is to this day a controversy over the reasons why. Tom Scholz, now 78 is the only living survivor of the band.
Arena rock!!! Brad Delp vocals! They’re first album is awesome!!!🤘🔥
70's Rock ya'll Boston - Smokin'
Grew up in 70'and this was my favorite band
Brad Delp's vocal range was incredible!!
This whole album is a masterpiece. Google it. You will see ... just don't listen!! Well .. until you react. :-)
Facts. Not a clunker in the bunch
I always say that this is one long song 🎵
Amazing that 95% of the music they play on their site they "Never" heard of !!! : o
That's pretty damn sad they just seem to listen to One kind of music !! ?
And this is was their debut album. From what I can think of, along with Appetite for Destruction and Van Halen, this has to be one of the greatest debut rock albums in history for sure
@@ryandriscoll7061 I’d throw Jagged Little Pill in there
1976. Arguably the most iconic 70s rock song. They went into a lab and created the perfect arena rock melodic earworm masterpiece that almost every arena rock band afterwards would try to recreate. It sold a bazillion copies. Brad Delp had a golden throat. RIP.
Yes, from Boston founded by Tom Scholz. Brad Delp is the lead singer and had one of my all time favorite voices... tragically took his own life in 2007. Boston had arguably the best debut self-titled album in r&r history. Thanks so much for this reaction.. loved it and love this song!!! A good number of great songs still to hear...
AMANDA
DON'T LOOK BACK
FOREPLAY/LONG TIME
PEACE OF MIND
This song is absolutely timeless.
The entire album is unbelievably good. There is no filler! Every tune got radio play. You will LOVE it!
80s movies loved 70s songs period 1976
Boston is a true modern miracle. As you find out more you will agree.
You guys HAVE to do Boston’s Foreplay/Longtime. Audio version is a must to hear all the different sounds
Boston was one of my favorite bands back in the day (along with ELO, the Beatles, Queen, the Eagles, Foreigner, Stevie Wonder, etc. etc.) You can't go wrong reacting to any band as popular as Boston. They were SO good, and their lead singer was amazing.
Foreplay/long time is another great feel good Boston song. They have lots of hits. peace of mind, hitch a ride, smokin', rock and roll band.
Welcome to the 70's dude! This is in a unique genre: Arena Rock.
I’m 53. I remember loving this song when my parents played it in the 70s. I love all types of music. From electronic dance to country. This will probably go down as my favorite song in history.
Boston is incredible. The song Rock & Roll Band tells you their story.
That song is definitely not about this band.
ROB THIS WAS THE 70s AFROSS WERE HUGE LOL
One of the top male vocalists in rock & roll EVER! r.i.p. Brad Delp.
My favorite Boston song!! Boston is an incredible band and so underrated.
If I recall, this was their first ever album. Absolutely a masterpiece.
I was a freshman in college when this album came out, and Boston, The Eagles, and The Doobie Brothers were the staple artists in our dorm, along with "oldies" like Eric Clapton and The Moody Blues.
The feel good song of a lifetime. Never get's old.
I absolutely love watching people, who've never heard this classic 70s rock song before (and others like em'), listen to it....and enjoy their reactions. Reactors like you two are very genuine, surprised, and honest about this song. Hope you do more like them.
Back in the 70's music would start out as a ballad (slow, romantic) and then the beat would pick up and become a rock song or disco. Most songs. Many bands. Many singers.
POSSIBLY THE greatest band and greatest album EVER,
The song and this album was released in 1976. And until Guns n' Roses Appetite for Destruction came out, it was the biggest selling debut album in history. These guys are a rock band from Boston. Tom Scholtz, their guitar player, is also quite an inventor. He has his own line of amps and effects. He also invented the Kodak One-Step camera. They are easily one of the most innovative bands in history. And of note this album was recorded in Tom Scholtz's basement studio.
Polaroid Instamatic film ;)
This is the 70s. This is sometimes called, "arena rock". They are from Boston and their debut album is as good as it gets.
BOSTON 70s-early 80s Rockers ~The Very Best! The Cream of the Crop!! Saw them in their farewell concert tour. So very sad to see them go but the Legend will always live ON!! How can you not love them!!??
Between the vocal and guitar harmonies, AND Brad Delp's incredible voice, you can't go wrong with Boston. This is a definite classic rock group and all of their songs give you good vibes. "Don't Look Back" (very upbeat), "Foreplay/Long Time", "Amanda" and many more. On a sadder note, unfortunately, Brad Delp took his life back in 2007. We are thankful for what he left us. RIP
Boston was just pure, clean rock & roll artistry. Great harmonies, great guitar, great tunes. Listen to that WHOLE first album.
Brad Delp was one of the few people with perfect pitch and a >4 octive range!
And their drummer was one of the best ever in rock & roll history!
So sad Brad had depression, horrible physical illness that takes over the mind. His voice was Boston's signature sound.
Thats so sad, I never knew that!!
Although his voice is indeed key, an argument could be made that Tom Sholtz's guitar tone and style are the main components of the signature sound.
I have depression myself and it is indeed hideous. I think mental and behavioural issues is a price artistic people and geniuses often pay for their unique talents.
This is one of the only things I envy of the new generations: the chance of getting amazed by music they never heard. For people of my generation (the 80s), listening to new music is mostly torture.
You investigate, sir
Having grown up in the 70's I concur with this a lot of ways. I love my classic 60's and 70's rock, and most of the music that was produced in the 80's and 90's. There are a few songs and groups that put out some quality material in the early 00's, but not much. Since then? C R A P !!!!!
@@jesusneyrachavez1398 I have, everything is crap.
@@sexysadie2901 I think there's a "sub" lurking around here... ¡Watch out!
True Dud...so sadly true!
It’s DEFINITELY rock!! Plenty of rock bands use acoustic instruments, so don’t let that throw you…so glad you guys loved this song…it makes me happy and I loved both your reactions!!
Boston from Boston, in their song "ROCK AND ROLL BAND", they say "We were just another band out of Boston", I always thought they were referencing Aerosmith, who is also from Boston.
The Cars are also out of Boston.
A common trivia question: "Name at least three music groups named after American cities". This always separates the youth from the old farts! I know at least five, so I always got some bonus points.
@@dougkydur9841 Chicago, Boston, New York Dolls, Detroit Wheels, Miami Sound Machine, Brownsville Station - who am I missing?
@@Ghatbkk Very Good -- there's some in there that I hadn't thought of! You missed Kansas, Orleans, Atlanta Rhythm Section...
@@dougkydur9841 Kansas City would be the city, Kansas is a state. Cool on the rest. :-)
When this came out in 1976, we teens were like, WTF is this? There was never anything before that sounded like this.
Listen to the whole album. It was ahead of its time back in the mid 70's
Brad Delp and that singing range. Just when you think he couldn't go any higher, he does.
The epitome of classic rock. Every teen's car had this cassette in the late70's..
Only the rich kids, I still had 8 track.
@@busser649 I'm with ya. I didn't have a car, had to ride with friends.
He was singing 100% on key he almost sounded like the guitar you can never say he's tone deaf or pitchy he was a beast
React to “Don’t Look Back”. The guitar work is incredible!