Blue Oyster Cult - "Astronomy" - October 26, 1979

[@gpaul856]

My favorite BOC song. Anyone else feel the same way? I can't explain it...it is just out of this world great. Astronomy!

[@minman1]

Yup....as a young boy learning guitar this song was one I always put on and played along with. And now that Sandy has passed it's once again come into my mind. RIP Samuel Pearlman!

[@sspaay]

I feel the same way. The mystical science fictiony lyrics, Eric's urgent vocals, the non-stop urgency of the song. And of course BUCK COULD SHRED! Buck could always shred.

[@gpaul856]

Dewey Cedarblade BOC has so many great songs!! We are in agreement with this one. Everyone has an opinion...we love this song...

[@enriquejerezpreciado8629]

I Agree with you George. Its Wonderfull

[@robertballot5503]

Totally infatuated with this song the first time I heard it . . . and the spell has never been broken

[@johnfoster2071]

I was fortunate to have seen the Bouchard Bros. play at a barn dance on their parent's farm in upstate NY. This was before they graduated high school and before BOC. I was a young teenager and my family vacationed just down the road from their place. A far cry from BOC and this concert, but I can say I knew them when....

[@elfman5176]

Some people have all the luck That is so awesome

[@marauder600]

I was at this show. Richie Blackmore canceled and BOC played like a three hour show and pulled out all the stops! We totally got our money's worth. Always a great live band.

[@donutlordband24]

You should still kick Richie Blackmore’s ass anyways!

[@pervotheclown2199]

Eric Bloom is the first human ever to be born with sunglasses on his face.

[@dank8865]

I'm gonna be 58 in a few days & you just made me laugh for the 1st time in 37 years. It hurt. But thanks anyway. Awesome comment. A year late but you still won the internet that day. Belated congrats.

[@jrock2264]

hahahaha....great one!

[@chrisevans9553]

I think Ian Hunter was, too.

[@Whisker89]

My father's like that too. I too had sunglasses on most of the time, at least until a girl to a party thought I was blind since I was wearing sunglasses indoor...

[@dougyates7218]

Funny!

[@hilljack2948]

Thin Lizzy and Blue Oyster Cult 1979 at Veterns Memorial Columbus Ohio . I was 18 and what a great show by both bands.

[@ezioauditore7427]

Two of my favorite band.

[@9siccmade]

That sounds like the best concert EVER

[@cloudedthoughts909]

Sweet double bill.

[@flightofthebumblebee9529]

This song transcends merely just music. This just lifts me to some other realm when I listen to it.

[@davidthomas3725]

Secret Treaties...top 10 album ...in my opinion!

[@johngerson7335]

Anybody out there who (foolishly) thinks that Donald "Buck Dharma" Roeser can't wail with the best of 'em on electric guitar needs a listen to this. Great stuff, thanks for the upload.

[@vincentmarino9886]

Hey John, I see you posted this a year ago:).......... I just saw BOC 2 weeks ago and this was the conversation ironically. Now, let me say first that my friends and I are all musicians, some guitarists, NONE I say NONE that can compete with Donald Roeser. Sure we can wail...... but some is a bit of trick or illusion so to speak. There are techniques such as, trills, vibratos, pull offs ect.... that require practice and skill, then you throw in some delay and distortion and you look like a star to some people..... But, Donald is incredibly melodic and clean picking. To do so at that blinding speed is an immense talent. He's also incredibly imaginative, has beautiful phrasing etc. He is simply a phenom and a great human being to boot. Cheers.

[@richardjohnson4373]

I see both of you posted a little while ago but the talent of Buck is top notch. I have played for sometime and his melody is up there with the best (Rhodes, Van Halen, Young etc etc . . .) This is the part I like best someone told Tom Petty your stuff is easy to play. He replied with then you write it. With Buck your stuff is hard to play. He says yes but you try and write it. All sound starts as silence then you give it form. Buck has a sixth sense about melody. This song is great but could use more cow bell. Keep Rocking BOC ! ! !

[@spitfireaace]

Go Buck!

[@eunicewillar7843]

Yea that’s for sure!!!

[@eunicewillar7843]

Good ole Buck, he’s my hero 🎉

[@elfman5176]

To this day I Never miss a Blue Oyster Cult show No one sounds like these guys IMO Incredible 🤠

[@stevenwilkinson1265]

I have had the opinion for almost 39 years that the live version of Astronomy on Some Enchanted Evening was the greatest recorded piece of rock music ... this version here comes mighty close to it. That's BOC for you ... Incredible ...

[@gtate135]

Steven Wilkinson i would put Bucks solo on SEE against anything! Best version of the song

[@petercenname183]

yes in 1978 the best live set they did, it was never the same after that gig, the mine-set of buck was on the road to perfection on his gibson-LP. his LPs sounded way better then the guitars he now uses.

[@music-jh6uy]

Those Solos make me laugh and cry because they are so good. Buck is a master. Not one sour note and everything is going somewhere. A guitarists guitarist. 👍

[@sluf1963]

Yes , a very close second , I have loved this song forever . I have rock "T" shirts from 1979 , and 1982 I can still wear , it is now 2020 , and I live this , as if it was yesterday .

[@froglobster]

@@sluf1963 Haha… I have what’s left of of tshirt has their name symbol and says Cultosaurus Erectus! Great tour!

[@butterflywing61]

Most bands dream of being this good live!

[@stevenwilkinson1265]

Search "ETI live 1977 Super 8" & see just how good BOC were live in their heyday .... incredible.

[@Lowgun5]

It says a lot that two of the finest live rock guitar solos ever recorded were not only the same band, but the same song. Amazing. Buck Dharma continues to astonish after all these years.

[@georgegeranios2918]

I am happy to see that the large flock of show cassettes I released into the wild years ago have found new life and spread the Legend of the Cult far and wide. This was a wonderful set to mix......George Geranios

[@jeepsterrex2185]

Thanks for the memories. You sure knew when and how to enhance each instrument at the right moment. My first show was 12-31-1974 at The Academy of Music. My first concert ever!...Pelican gave me backstage passes at Cormack arena 1976. He got a Levi jacket with a replica of The Agents cover on the back...ahhh the memories. Used those passes for a few other shows..Are you still front man for anybody anymore?

[@georgegeranios2918]

No sir, thanks for the props. I am retired now and don't really do any live mixing. I love all the killer tools available now to sound people and I play with them in my modest home studio. I consider mysef very fortunate to have worked with the Oysters during that great era of music.

[@georgebethos7890]

George Geranios Thanks a lot George

[@jeepsterrex2185]

I lived in the Los Angeles for many years. The great host with most Bolle became a good friend. Still till this day. He told me how you passed on some of your soundboards to him..so cool. I would go to his "Museum of The Cult" a couple times a month after work and listen to one of the shows id had seen. You had your pulse directly connected to them musically. Are you the first or one of the first to create "True" stereo sound at a live show? Sounded like it. Thanks for the memories guy. Best of Heath To You!

[@beefoneeto]

One of my fave versions of Astronomy.Except for that bubbling sound.Still great.I loved Bucks sound then.And the new arrangement kills.

[@kimberembry1501]

Saw them in Dallas, Texas at the Cotton bowl June 9 1979 (Texxas world music festival ;79) along with Heart , Boston, Van Halen, Nazareth, Sammy Hagar, and TKO ( the 70's were a great time to be a teenager!!!! )

[@AvidHistory]

I was there too!! Great time. BOC & Heart were the best! 🎸✨

[@ernestthrasher39]

I was THERE AS WELL👽🖖💫🌌🎼🎶!!!!! It was F'ng 🔥 in that Cotton Bowl! I was 10yrs young and Aunt D.got me an early Christmas gift(saw lots of TITTIES😅)! Blue Oyster Cult👊

[@andyfisher6308]

Wow! One of the best live bands on the planet at their peak.

[@christoskoulis1]

this track is BOC 's heritage to mankind..!

[@geddhead1971]

RIP Allen Lanier.....BOCs secret weapon !!!

[@danielburgoyne8603]

Multi talented, excellent guitar and keyboard player.! Love his shared live solo with Buck D. on "Last Days of May"!

[@ChickenWang0]

Finally someone mentioned Allen. He’s great playing guitar and keys. In this.

[@ChickenWang0]

They said Allen was a perfection and was never satisfied always thought they could do better. All of them were amazing

[@Christian-PeaceFinder-Appelt]

The Bouchard masterpiece, a timeless classic rock tune

[@courtneywalker7854]

Buck is one of rocks all time greatest guitarist.and I have seen them all. Except Hendrix, .my all time favorite.

[@vinceleone3952]

Yes my favorite song and my favorite band.This is superb.Thank you.

[@patrickmonaghan3434]

Not showmen, just a complete band of visionaries. I never thought I would hear a version as good as Some Enchanted Evening but here we are 😎

[@randalmayeux2288]

One of the best versions I've ever heard. The keyboards finally get the exposure they deserve.

[@marmcd2003]

Allen Lanier was badly underrated at his keyboarding skills. RIP

[@justme-re4jz]

saw BOC many times in the 70's and 80's. one of my favorite bands of all time. saw them at the spectrum in philly many times. saw them a few times in phoenix at the colesium. saw them in tenn a few times. once in a litlle bar in murfreesboro tn. saw them in baltimore civic center, steel town. they were and still one of my favorite live bands.of all time. the only band i have seen more than them is frank zappa. have all of BOC'S albums, cassettes, and cd's. have some on all three. put many miles on my vehicles back in the day riding around listening to them smoking some refer. not hurting anybody, just enjoying life with my best friends and some good rock-n-roll. we had it made in the 60's and 70's.

[@OldProgers]

One of the greatest tracks ever written, this is an exceptional live recording. Thanks for uploading it!

[@vincentconoscenti7563]

Donald Roeser (Buck Dharma) Blue Oyster Cult, Dave Gilmour Pink Floyd, Alexandar Zivojinovich (Alex Lifeson) Rush, Steve Rothry Marillion, Michael Schenker Scorpions UFO MSG sont mes guitaristes préférés.

[@barrywhite828]

a little love for the late great alan lanier, here. what a talented man.

[@danp8309]

Definitely the best version of Astronomy ever played...

[@rzed9067]

Really good version does the song the justice it really merits. When my Mum died I couldn't stop listening to this.

[@MikeG-cw3ev]

Just wonderful music ...depth feeling and the guitar 🎸🎸 unreal

[@rolandboc547]

My favorite song One of the best version I've never heard I love BÖC

[@michaeljones9316]

def my favorite Astronomy of all time...love Buck's recurring whammy bar note push (or whatever you call it) theme throughout the whole song.

[@s1973l]

Dark, weird, exquisite and brilliant. And one of best songs ever.

[@matframpton8656]

Greatest band ever in my opinion. ❣️💪🏼

[@e-boyspacetime1499]

Y'know, they're still great live, catch them any chance you get while they're still touring! =D

[@BryanAlexander]

The guitar work starting 4:30 is magnificent.

[@volkerke5315]

I agree! Greetings from Germany

[@kennethkunie4978]

Buck and Eric Buck and Eric, they weren't the only members of Blue oyster cult. alot of credit should be given to Albert and Joe Bouchard. they were the glue, the heartbeat, the founders. now the brothers have their own band with Dennis Dunaway, Blue Coupe which are great!

[@skybooboy]

Actually, the founders were Albert and Donald. Joe didn't join until later. But they definitely made the band much better. Don't forget Allen.

[@dougyates7218]

Right on! Well said, sir.

[@allentate3760]

Yes, a lot,of talent equally divided among Eric, Albert, Allen, Buck, and Joe.

[@mikec6733]

Allen Lanier. Understated but vital. 😎

[@offsetvinylfilm]

Albert and Joe wrote this song BTW

[@jamesward8911]

More than enough music genius to surround the galaxy. Salute to the Bouchards and Allen.

[@jimborusley9082]

This is such an AMAZING recording! All the clips from that time are poorly recorded, but this is straight from the mixer and this is Buck at his very best. WOW!

[@beefoneeto]

Yup right off the board.Aren't we lucky?

[@vicv.2720]

Wow...!!! Amazing how much "different" Buck's solo is on this set versus the one on Some Enchanted Evening, yet both are as if they were meant to be. True genius and talent, yet so underrated...!!!

[@martinnitschmusic]

a true improviser -- and you can hear the then new influences (van halen, etc) in his use of the whammy-bar

[@dr.bombay7031]

Eddie Van Halen couldn't carry Buck Dharma's guitar strap...

[@stevenwilkinson1265]

Vic, check out the latest version of Astronomy from Glasgow 2017 on here. Yet another Buck variation on the riffing up to the ending & still incredible. He actually makes a mess up early on in the song which brings a great reaction from Buck & the crowd. It's still stunning & remarkable given it's 38 years on from this one !!!

[@Lowgun5]

Two of the greatest live rock and roll guitar solos ever recorded, and not only is it the same guitarist, it's the same song. Amazing. Blue Oyster Cult-On Tour Forever (as my concert T says).

[@lorenzobrown]

My favourite is from Some Enchanted Evening

[@JohnHoulgate]

I think I would have bawled my head off if I was at that show.

[@kylegilpin1025]

ASTRONOMY HELL YA

[@georgebethos7890]

Absolutely great stuff thanks so much George from one Greek to another🎸🎸🎸🥁🥁🥁💊💊💊☯️🕉🙀

[@globalvagabond7464]

Wonderful version and performance. My favorite BÖC song together with “In the presence of another world”

[@robertjensen501]

Completely enjoyable! I lived in the Twin Cities area when this aired. I was 9 years old. I wish I had been there. Long live B.O.C.!

[@freeman7015]

EXCELLENT VERSION !!!

[@landlinesandpercolators8822]

Eff the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Hey Elvis, Chuck Berry, Little Richard, Beatles, Stones, the Who, Beach Boys, Kinks, Motown, Stax, and that ilk -- that's a given. After that it's all up for discussion. But I tell you, I listen to the Amazing Blue Oyster Cult as much as any of those guys. I mean more.

[@stevenwilkinson1265]

Ross, this song proves their greatness ... don't need a vote or a Hall of Fame .. just functioning ears (ohhh & there are plenty more from the mighty BOC where this one came from ) :).

[@Ullarsskald1989]

Been a fan since seeing Soft White Underbelly at age 11 in 1968...

[@jedendwatrzy4189]

Oh man, that must have been so cool! I love their pre-BÖC stuff too. Buddha’s Knee live must have been awesome.

[@primussux1]

thanx that was such a blast from the past made me feel 30 years younger

[@danp8309]

Absolutely amazing!

[@rpsmith2000]

These guys make their guitars WAIL in a way that is out of this WORLD..... Hendrix often did that too... "EXCEPTIONAL..."

[@CF196one]

The jam never ends with BOC, saw them on this tour in Denver. This may be the best live version of Astronomy yet! especially at 5:15

[@jimborusley9082]

+Chris Flynn i still have my ticket stub from that show in Denver. 3rd row and i caught a drumstick at the end of the show. i dunno where that thing is now, but i had it on my wall and this tune takes me right back there now.. THIS is an amazing recording of some of the hottest licks you'll hear anywhere. At that time, their live shows were the best i have seen and i have seen hundreds of live shows and BOC a dozen-ish times. AMAZING!

[@eunicewillar7843]

I’ve been a fan for decades

[@hotcarlcade]

This is f'ing incredible.

[@stevenwilkinson1265]

It's Buck Dharma .. we have grown to expect the Incredible . You're right though the whole band is bang on it here ....

[@kevinhanson2525]

This is such a classic! Saw them in August 79 with Pat Travers, epic show in Portland Oregon. They toured non stop in the 70's, also saw them in 77 for the Spectres tour, best laser show ever hands down.

[@jeffsmith878]

round and round. they just (November of 2019) played in St. Petersburg with Pat Travers supporting! KZbin BOC St. Petersburg Ferg's 2019 search yields raw gems.....dig it

[@xDommyy]

Outstanding! A+++ version of my fav BOC song, thanks for posting!!!!

[@edwardmcguigan1442]

Wow just wow I have Secret Treaties since 1976 this fantastic

[@1125ryan1]

I was at this concert!!!

[@alwhite7663]

Those were some great shows!

[@lorenzobrown]

The version from Some Enchanted Evening is my favourite...then buck playing Veteran on Extraterrestrial Live is something else!

[@lauragothard9916]

What about... "Buck'sBoogie" tho... yepyep.

[@spathorton]

it really is the nexus of the crisis.

[@braeduin]

Pat H ...and the origin of storms.

[@brucejones299]

+Friedrich .- But is it the Crux of the Biscuit?

[@chadmearhoff9086]

you fools acting like total dicks don't even realize that i'm ｔｈｅ░ｏｎｅ░ｙｏｕ░ｗａｒｎｅｄ░ｍｅ░ｏｆ　（あ音え暗仮パ）

[@williamallen3715]

Holy mother of

[@ChickenWang0]

I remember dropping a friend off at a beach house in winter a full moon the sand was a crust it was 84 I was young and this song was definitely playing in my mind It was a moment I felt close to boc a beautiful moment with the majestic 5 I just couldn’t wait to get home and fire up my rig and play astronomy

[@rossjohnson9034]

I don't understand why these guys aren't selling out huge arenas to this day!!! Still awesome!!!!

[@DowJonesDave]

Eric Bloom lost his voice. Without that they can't sell out crowds anymore...

[@jeffsmith878]

@@DowJonesDave respectfully, Bullshit

[@elfman5176]

Actually they do sell out smaller venues 2000 to 3000 seats and take the roof off

[@marcotheboy99]

Flawless every time

[@itsbusy4791]

Lotta shows , even more memories , just how good they really are - Winterland pure magic several times in the midst of writing Tyranny & Mutation seeing that tour was amazing top it with Secret Treaties !! And of course i was a Worldly Lad of 13-15 shaped me & how i saw things made me a more in tune artist & the lyrics intregued me then & now thank you for this recording and more memories to come keep the faith rock n roll can never die !!!

[@tuco666]

Great version! One of their best songs.

[@vrex5033]

I was at the July concert this same year in Alpine Valley, was one of the best concerts in my life. This was my first live BOC concert, the second time I saw them was years later playing at a local venue in Minneapolis, that was still great, plus got to shake Buck Dharma's hand afterwarrds. But, yeah Astronomy is probably a song I play more than anything else by BOC.

[@SuperCarguy66]

I was only about 2 years then... But I have been a fan since I was a teen and rocked these guys in my first car. I have only seen them once in a small free concert by a local radio station in the late 80's. Good stuff, and still never tire of their music. BOC forever!

[@rgriffith6014]

freaking awesome version I love it

[@choptop81]

Buck's solo is pure serotonin shot into my brain

[@mikeymike1705]

Back in the day, I'd play 'Some Inchanted Evening' to get rocking before heading out for the night with friends.

[@sultanoftippoo3857]

couldn't imagine a version to get close to the Some Enchanted Evening one but this one is off the scale

[@wieslawirzyniec4527]

it is amazing that it has been 45 years since this. And since an amazing guitar solo

[@squiresam]

should have been original inductees to R&R HoF

[@luismatiasrodrigues6316]

Magnifique

[@DKH1103]

The best version I've heard! Buck's on fire.

[@1125ryan1]

I was at this show!!! Met Center, Minneapolis, MN

[@Damaged262]

I’ve seen BOC 103 times, still pissed I haven’t seen them more. I’ve seen almost every great band except Zep, and i still haven’t seen BOC enough.

[@jeandupont636]

Absolument fabuleux, génial, un must ce boc, admirable

[@Jlipnicki]

Their lyrical quality is apparent in this recording, wonderful balance between factors.

[@trsidn]

alas, I was in middle earth when BOC was big... never got to see them live...

[@dawnfrank2373]

This is the song that inspired me to be one of the greatest keyboards ever this is the legendary over and out

[@Intercaust]

This is amazing!

[@АлександрПроцко-ы7н]

THIS AWESOME!

[@morningrocker4926]

I have seen boc 15 times and this performance fucking rocks!

[@atravelerofbothtimespace4172]

Buck Dharma is the man.

[@billybonneau8274]

Yes I agree,just happen to be in the greater bay area during this time and saw soft white underbelly at the old Waldorf 5 years in a row with 250 of my cult fans.I am truly blessed. Buck is one of my favorites.

[@mlbloverock]

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[@xtheunknown4662]

Absolutely one of BOC 's best.

[@JohnDoe-vf2yo]

The song where Imaginos aka Desdinova realizes where he came from. As an indigo child, this song is deeply emotional. 🤘❤

[@JankyAF]

very overlooked, great version! janky do thanky

[@farmasyst]

I saw BOC at the Dane County Coliseum with Be Bop Deluxe in Oct'76. It's kind of strange that the few audio/video clips that I've loaded from that era seem way too slow from what I remember of that concert...I mean...they were like lightning that night...one song after another. They did a medley of Paul Revere's "Kicks" and "Flaming Telepaths" that still brings a smile to my face. I was pretty young and it was one of my first concerts, but I often compared other band's live performances to BOC's. Be Bep Deluxe was also an awesome band. Bill Nelson is still considered a great English guitarist.

[@beefoneeto]

I think it was KIcks/Dominance and Submission.

[@farmasyst]

beefoneeto Thanks...that's very possible...It was almost 40 years ago..haha

[@robertballot5503]

Wow! Would have loved to see the Bop and Blue tour!

[@stevenwilkinson1265]

Live in the Air Age is a wonderful live album from a fine band ...

[@dougmphilly]

doug benjamin a night of bill Nelson and buck Darma is guitar heaven.

[@Wagoo]

Incredible rendition :D

[@abatarr]

Thanks for the upload!!! Great, completely different alternate version. The crackling is a bit distracting though.

[@flyinwalenda]

"Like to whip out an old one for ya" Lol. The song was only 5 years old then. They are still playing it 45 years later !

[@atravelerofbothtimespace4172]

Great sound quality nice upload

[@michaelsciortino6435]

1st heard it 2 yrs before i was married 25 years ago and divorced 7 years. it is still good music. PS i was 21

[@isa667]

muchas gracias por subirlo, suenan demasiado bien

[@lightsone2]

I'd like to find this show if all the sound is this good.. Great recording and Astronomy is one of my three fav BOC tunes.

[@stevenwilkinson1265]

The Super 8 film of this song can now be seen on Buck's own channel & it's stunning ... I think The Vigil from the same concert is also on his channel now as well ........

[@Lowgun5]

So fortunate to have seen this band maybe a dozen times over the years. The first time at Magic Mountain in California on the very same stage where Spinal Tap opened for the puppet show. They blew me away then when they all grabbed guitars for "Godzilla" and I've been a fan ever since. This is a great version of a classic. Buck Dharma just goes bananas on this version. How can one little man hold so many riffs?

[@lauragothard9916]

I saw that show at Magic Mountain. Afterward, I came across the band in the tavern/bar thing they had at Magic Mountain. Eric signed an autograph on one of the pages in.my checkbook. So cool.

[@Lowgun5]

@@lauragothard9916 I don't think that I was old enough to drink yet at that point. Doesn't mean I wasn't baked for that show, though.

[@paulj0557tonehead]

My first concert was October 6th, 1979 , Blue Oyster Cult Richfield Coliseum , Mansfield/Cleveland, OH. An early birthday present from my sister. I turned 14 Oct 13th. Btw, I turned 13 on Friday 13th, so this concert would have been a Saturday show.

[@PlanetoftheeAtheists]

A few months later, I would see them at the Santa Cruz Civic. The last day of the 1970's. I saw a girl there that took my breath away, but I was a little pipsqueak. It took me thirty years, but now she's madly in love with me. Life.

[@adamfox9245]

SEE is still the BEST version

[@Damaged262]

Literally giving me goosebumps again 50 fucking years later!

[@randalmayeux2288]

I like this version even better than Some Enchanted Evening, however, the best version I heard at the Fort Worth Convention Center, and I've seen them at four different venues.

[@domonii]

Great band, no other words to say.