Blue Oyster Cult - (Don't Fear) The Reaper | Opera Singer Reacts LIVE

Blue Oyster Cult - Don't Fear The Reaper - Juilliard trained Opera Singer and Vocal Coach Maggie Reneé reacts
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[@allenporter6586]

If one wants to do more BOC...Astronomy live. And you're right a beautiful song about a tragic subject.

[@Arkryal]

@@allenporter6586 Excellent suggestion, but personally, I would go with "Fire of Unknown Origin", or "Veteran of the Psychic Wars", with a strong preference to the former. But all their songs are awesome, so there's no right answer there, lol...

[@cpmf2112]

This is not about suicide, it was for a friend of Buck Dharma who had cancer and was afraid of dying.

[@terrybemis5695]

You should listen to Black Blade off the Cultasauras erectus. It's also different sounding.

[@rssii]

Great reaction!! BOC is criminally underrated - they are fantastic song writers and performers. Strongly suggest you react to "Death Valley Nights", "I Love the Night" or "Nosferatu" (3rd, 9th & 10th cuts off of 'Spectres') next as a follow-on to this song. Also, highly recommend the live version of "Then Came the Last Days of May" off of their 'On Your Feet or On Your Knees' live album. All four are exceptional. (Actually, pretty much the entire Spectres album is exceptional!)

[@TheTomt50]

Don't be sad. Donald Roeser said it was one of the most misunderstood songs he ever wrote. Many thought he was referring to suicide. Actually, he wrote it while reflecting on his own mortality and coming to realize that we shouldn't fear the inevitable. The song is about eternal love rather than suicide.

[@Arkryal]

Agreed. Even as a Atheist, I can see a beauty in death. It doesn't need to be sad at all. It's just a resolution. I'd recommend she listen to Ted Nugent's "Fred Bear", it really captures the same sentiment, but obviously in a more personal way, as it was a memorial to his mentor.

[@visionaryventures12]

Exactly!

[@visionaryventures12]

When Star Trek: First Contact had been released, I wished they had played this song during the warp ship launch instead of the song they did use.

[@SeanFication]

He said in an interview that he wrote this song after learning he had a heart condition and was trying to come to grips (as a young man) with the understanding of his own mortality.

[@tonycamacho66]

It's her time go, not suicide. People are afraid of death yet everyone will experience it. The reaper appears and let's her know that it's okay, don't be afraid. Let's her know she's not alone, he will help and guide her on her new journey. No more sickness, loneliness, sadness. She is now free of that. She is now truly free.

[@CandyxKush]

My cousin just passed away. RIP cuz

[@winstonmarlowe5254]

"came the last night of sadness, and it was clear she couldn't go on"

[@Trickishard]

@@winstonmarlowe5254i see it as she died of heartbreak after her lover died

[@gwydion56]

As a widower of 4 years, and having lost my mom a month ago, this song is a reminder that we are not alone on either side of death. We leave some behind, we join others who went before. Death is a part of life that doesn't have to be only sadness. Just use every moment here as best we can.

[@phillipdycaico5949]

I lost my wife in 2020. Open your arms to those that need them; love those that need loving; embrace that that needs embracing.

[@absea7918]

Definitely a haunting song. The lyrics imply someone trying to comfort a lover who is dying. "It was clear that she couldn't go on", he's telling her to not be afraid, and the it gets supernatural, and "he" appears and she takes his hand, and turns backwards and says goodbye. She had become like they are.

[@midknightgeek6629]

That makes sense for sure, but have to say that I always took it as "she couldn't go on" emotionally. Always thought growing up over the years it was suicide-ish, but my young mind back in the 80s tried to frame it more as a "transitioning", was reading a lot of Scifi & Fantasy and Moorcock at the time 😉Glad I looked into the meaning and found what his intent behind the some was. Makes it that much more amazing and beautiful song!

[@ChicagoBeaver]

This song is pure brilliance. It's a testament of a true master musician and lyricist. Buck Dharma perfectly combined his intellectual talent and words to create one of best rock songs ever written.

[@faketheo3432]

No need to be sad. It's a love song. About love so strong it transcends life and death. It's about the victory of love over death.

[@andreshernandez1180]

I’ve got a fever, and the only prescription is MORE COWBELL! Btw my name is Bruce Dickinson, yes, THE Bruce Dickinson.

[@Kennethweaver680]

Bruce I gave my little brother a I M crew shirt years ago and he wore it until you could see through it it’s now framed in his living room I worked for MSI/Brit row

[@Whateva67]

Man, you’re Walken the comedy line.

[@mph7282]

Except when I put my pants on I make hit records.

[@MLawrence2008]

Hey Bruce, Paul Di'Anno blew you outta the water man!!!!

[@rayvanhorn1534]

Best skit ever

[@mikehamme514]

This song isn’t about suicide ,it’s about not fearing death,living your life to its fullest

[@happymethehappyone8300]

As a man in the winter of my years,, I really can appreciate the message even more than I always have,, With a life well lived & valued,, There should be no fear of our passing.

[@gerrydantone6834]

One of the great songs in rock history. Perfect performance, vocals and lyrics.

[@johndoe-gt6gp]

Beautifully haunting. It’s been haunting my eardrums for almost 50 years.

[@russward2612]

1976 gave us something special. This year was when we got BOC's Agents of Fortune, Judas Priest's Sad Wings of Destiny and Rush's 2112. These three albums changed my life. I was 12.

[@williamreiser3118]

I was fourteen 8th grade yes had all those on vinyl

[@ericjohnson2137]

I was 13 same thing!

[@bassslap2001]

And it was the Bi Centennial .

[@edwardmunoz7853]

You forgot ACDC Highway to Hell 🤙

[@russward2612]

@@edwardmunoz7853 I also forgot LED Zeppelin "Presence".

[@allengator1914]

BOC has said this song isn't about suicide, but rather about eternal love. Give "She's As Beautiful As A Foot" from their debut album a listen. It's a hauntingly beautiful song.

[@jimwilcox2964]

The worldwide number of deaths daily at that time was about 140,000, his guess was a little off, that kind of info is a lot easier now to find. 140,000 men and women everyday, another 140,000....just doesnt flow as well

[@scottfarley3644]

Bull. Romeo and Juliet committed suicide. Period.

[@scottfarley3644]

@@leonmattigosh2525 Does not matter.

[@myrdozer]

Was thinking of that one for her too! And after that, Then Came The Last Days of May.

[@anthonyybarra8519]

What about the song, I Love The Night. Or Going Through Motions. From their 1977 album Specters

[@AndyMmusic]

The song isn't really about suicide, but about not fearing death and enjoying life.

[@cdcubs8727]

I've always loved how the bass and rhythm guitar are really strong in the third verse, gives me chills still to this day.

[@SG-js2qn]

So good ... this is a classic rock song that is utterly amazing and the solo is divinely inspired. Incredible!

[@Aryaba]

This is the song from the "More Cowbell" SNL Skit.

[@billboyd9028]

"Like entering different rooms of a song" - I love that analogy... songs like that take real talent in the composition to make it work.... great reaction!

[@umpdaddy1]

What a great observation about the bridge being played with a middle eastern scale progression. I never picked up on it until you pointed it out. This is one of those masterpiece songs that NEVER gets the radio station changed on. It is a gorgeous piece of music.

[@leehanson1416]

Phrygian mode of major scale. Start on the 3rd note of the major- i.e. play a C major scale, but start and end on E. You get a natural minor scale, but the 2nd note is flatted.

[@FeaturingRob]

Embracing the inevitable, no matter how it appears, is what the song is truly about. We all pass beyond and leave this world behind. It is nothing to fear. Embrace life fully, live with a few regrets as possible, and don't fear the reaper...we all will meet him, sooner or later. "I got a fever, and the only cure...is MOAR COWBELL!!!" - Christopher Walken, SNL "More Cowbell" skit.

[@juanmanuelavendanoclarke8915]

This is such a SPECIAL song! In the BEST sense😮

[@stonehands4175]

As others have said, it isn't a sad song at all. It's actually a very powerful song about love transcending death. Buck Dharma Roesser, BOC's guitarist who wrote the song, was dealing with a serious heart condition (he's fine now) and wrote it for his wife. He's spoken about it many times in interviews.

[@dalehammers4425]

Its not about suicide, its about someone already dying and to not fear death.

[@dorkyvonmunchmunch9912]

🐮🔔 Such a classic song. Love that Mike brought this group to you.

[@DavidJacobsvo]

NOT about suicide. About not fearing death when it’s your time.

[@stoicsceptic8420]

“ It was clear she couldn’t go on “ .. not suicide huh ?

[@bobsavage3317]

@@stoicsceptic8420 Is a terminal cancer patient who dies "able to go on?" This song says, "Yes, she can join those who love her in Heaven." It is all contingent upon the premise stated earlier, "Romeo and Juliette are together for Eternity." You can choose to reject that premise, but that won't change the meaning of the song,

[@danhalstead705]

@@bobsavage3317 To be fair, part of the reason for the confusion is that Romeo and Juliet did in fact commit suicide. But I agree, that's not the meaning of the song. It's about being there with your lover when it's their time to go, and helping the inevitable go a little easier.

[@stoicsceptic8420]

@@bobsavage3317 lol, you’re fabricating things to try to prove your point , you are wasted here, try climate alarmism ?

[@phillipdycaico5949]

Great, sad song. Best opening for the original tv version of The Stand.

[@andrewwelham8633]

I always took the message that you have to be brave enough to open yourself to love. To take the leap of faith, to not fear the reaper who will find you no matter what. Dare to live, to sing opera on stage to a packed house. To take your lover's hand. To fly. I don't get sad from this song.

[@user-dz9mm3jm9m]

Me neither! Never had been saddened by this song and I have loved this song since it’s release in 1976

[@godzillalover2]

When I first heard this back in the 70's I knew I was hooked for life. You need to hear "I love the night" from the album right after this one. I might want to sponsor that.

[@Undefinedsoundscapes]

Songs that shaped my life.

[@bigtaliberto3092]

Hands down one of the most beautifully written love songs. Love prevails, even through death. "The curtains blew and then he appeared." He died and came back to get her sl they could remain together. Gives me chills.

[@abrax_7]

B.O.C. have whole albums where every song is a journey. Their classic "Astronomy" from the Secret Treaties album is a key to a story told across many years and albums.

[@kenstanley6998]

MAGGIE, YOUR REACTION WAS AMAZING. THIS WAS YOUR VERY BEST. AN OPERA SINGER DIGGING BLUE OYSTER CULT. GLAD YOU ENJOYED THE BABY BOOMER MUSIC!!!!!

[@guestuser2373]

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

[@cameltanker1286]

Back in the 70's it was said, "Blue Oyster Cult: On your feet or on your knees!"

[@IAMCAVE]

The brilliance of BOC is the variety of their songs.

[@Eloso3135]

You should hear BOC’s song Astronomy (the version off of Imaginos)

[@williamjones6031]

I've had the pleasure of seeing them live twice. My favorite BOC song and always will be. The beginning of Stephen King's "The Stand" (1994 and best version) features this at the beginning. Some folks back when this was on the radio every day thought it was encouraging suicide but deep down it's a love song. "The love of two is one". Another band with this kind of vibe and depth you need to check out if you haven't already is Kansas. Fun fact: Before they were Blue Oyster Cult, they were The Great White Underbelly.

[@jamesmcclain5005]

I saw these guys in concert! When they did Godzilla, they had a giant screen with Godzilla breaking through the power lines, it was AWESOME!

[@harriotteworthington3147]

Been there, done that…. Life was huge when we were young…

[@Gsc-2112]

Buck such an underrated guitarist need more cowbells

[@tmr626]

BOC's songs "Debbie Denise" and "Shooting Shark" are really good too.

[@faceplantor5647]

Talent and art are eternal👊🏽⚡️

[@warrenbfeagins]

As haunting as it is (the inevitability of death being the subject matter), when you REALLY understand it's a love song, it's one of the most beautiful songs ever written. He precedes her in death, but comes back to comfort her in her final moments. It's about love transcending death. Great reaction!

[@brianboye8025]

This song never disappoints, never gets old, always superb.

[@thesuperdak7224]

I was introduced to this song when it was the opening theme for the miniseries rendition of Stephan King's The Stand; it comes in after the accident at the bioweapons lab happens, and plays as the camera pans along underground hallways, labs, offices, rec rooms, and a cafeteria, all filled with dead people. You can find it on KZbin, I think.

[@LordVolkov]

"Oh, there's some cowbell!" 🤣🤣🤣 Check out the SNL sketch More Cowbell for a joke about this song. I also really enjoy Godzilla and Veteran Of The Psychic Wars by BOC 👍

[@shadowstrangler1]

In the Rock band video game version of the song, there's this thing called a big rock ending where it's mostly used on songs with no ending. Songs that fade away as it ends. Anyway, all instruments go ham for like 10 to 20 seconds before hitting the last note. It's an experience with friends lol

[@gwydion56]

One of the best relax and vibe songs of all time. Chill and transcendental all at once.

[@markhellman-pn3hn]

you have a "rock-n-roll" soul !! ... nice

[@gordonpelto1069]

I love the guitar solo in this song Middle Eastern in nature, the guitar solo played over the alternating F minor and G7 tonaiities is more rhythmic than melodic. The scale used over F minor is like melodic minor but with a sharp 4. Over the G7 chord a scale based on C harmonic minor starting on the 5th scale step is used. I'd love to hear this as an Opera!!!

[@dunringill1747]

Blue Oyster Cult is criminally unnoticed in modern music history. They were often known as the band for intelligent hard rockers. Much of their music catalogue deals with concepts of fantasy & science fiction, sometimes with a dark theme and sometimes misunderstood as one. If you want to hear a beautiful haunting BOC song dealing with a man's slow transformation into a vampiric minion I HIGHLY RECOMMEND "I Love The Night". Another masterpiece!

[@conureron3792]

Song does bring tears to my eyes every time. Sad and So beautiful at the same time.

[@billofalltrades2633]

One of my favorite songs ! Great reaction!

[@zx2781]

The Vigil off the album Mirrors remains my favorite BOC song.

[@justinschauwecker]

My dad got to see Blue Oyster Cult perform one of (if not) the first laser light shows during a concert they performed at.

[@coyotej4895]

In an interview the lead singer wanted to put the concept that this was about suicide to rest. He told the host that that the song was more like a Love song from death to people to calm their fears when he came to them.

[@mspicer3262]

I remember hearing Donald Roeser saying it was more about the acceptance of death, and enduring love. People just misinterpret that the song is about self-deletion.

[@trevorchapman1694]

It's an appropriate song to play at a funeral

[@maggielittle4410]

We had this at my husband's two weeks ago.

[@maggielittle4410]

And at my husband's in March.

[@robertcampopiano6001]

Ot was used to good effect in the original version of “Halloween”. It’s playing on the radio as Jamie Lee Curtis and her friend are driving around town.

[@darrinholscher4897]

Check out the Saturday Night Live skit with Christopher Walken. It's timeless.

[@user-po3ev7is5w]

God this takes me back. Long nights on the beach around a fire with the guys and gals we surfed with during the day

[@donsavignano4396]

On don't fear the reaper that's Donald "buck darma" Roser on lead vocals guitar

[@daveh9335]

That's so great when they chose to go e of that guitar break with that extended guitar break high feedback fade.

[@martinholt8168]

FUN FACT: In the video game RETURNAL, a bullet-storm third-person shooter for the PS5, most of the musical score was based on this song. Furthermore, the song itself is played in its entirety during a cut-scene. This means that RETURNAL contains more Cowbell than any other game in history. You now have knowledge. Use it for good.

[@justitia257]

Happy Easter, beautiful Maggie

[@andrewrowland6086]

This song was released 4 years after my father's death and for a 12 year old grappling with grief, this hit hard. It was perfect though, even though my situation wasn't romantic, the message that death is inevitable and not to be feared really helped.

[@thecoogs]

That wonderful guitar tone

[@jamesmcclain5005]

Thank you Mike!

[@happymethehappyone8300]

Blue Oyster Cult "I Love The Night" 🌙 ❤ ...Nuff Said.

[@marctowersap8018]

Ooh, I did not know that song!!! thank you!!!

[@happymethehappyone8300]

@@marctowersap8018 You are more than welcome.

[@happymethehappyone8300]

@@marctowersap8018 You are more than welcome & would you please give it a like,, So That she will possibly react to it..Thanks.

[@albertnavarro1120]

The Middle Eastern sound you referred to is an Arabic scale, which goes by several names and has several permutations. Guitarist Richie Blackmore, of Rainbow fame, was very fond of this scale and you can hear it in several songs.

[@steveullrich7737]

Such an interesting concept and wonderful sonic experience!

[@douglasmurphy3794]

i cant bring myself to ever listen to this song again, was one the songs my mum had for my dads funeral and it breaks me lol

[@MikeOstrowski-iq8wf]

Your reaction makes me so happy ❤️ B.O.C. Is my favorite band !

[@richarddaigle8777]

Dont fear the reaper, live and love.

[@stevenhaffner3299]

Steven King basically wrote The Stand around this song. Mesmerizing tune.

[@williamreiser3118]

Great book and movie.

[@Boa_Omega]

The original movie opening on a building, looks like a hospital. This song plays over the credits We see everybody is dead! Dropped where they were standing/sitting. Lights fkicker. We pan to a cafeteria when we see this is coming from the jukebox that dies with the power. Turns out we are in a top secret bio-lab. One man at the gate fled. Took the virus from California when he fled with his family. The virus became known as Captain Tripp. Devasted the planet . Thus is the stage set for the movie .

[@rogerballoujr.6244]

Really great band, so many great songs: Astronomy, Veteran of the Psychic Wars, Career of Evil, White Flag, Black Blade, The Great Sun Jester, Take me Away, Dancin' in the Ruins, Fire of Unknown Origin, Flaming Telepaths, I am the Storm, Imaginos, In the Presence of Another World, In Thee, Joan Crawford, Perfect Water, The Revenge of Vera Gemini, The Vigil, Unknown Tongue, Vengeance (The Pact), and so much more great music, definitely in my top 5 bands of all time!

[@allenjohnstone9945]

I have this cd somewhere amongst the hundreds in boxes under my stairs. Had them all decades and they have moved country and province with me. Dont remember listening to any of them since cars stopped having a cd player.

[@CuttinEJ]

Don’t be sad. This story is deeper than you think. He dies first and she has to live on without him. The solo expresses the pain and struggle and turmoil that is life. And then, finally, as the pain and suffering comes to an end, he’s there, waiting for her. She takes his hand and he leads her into eternity. There’s nothing to fear. TRUE LOVE NEVER DIES. ❤ I very rarely recommend a live version of anything, but Blue Oyster Cult has a live version of Don’t Fear The Reaper that is worthy of the rare exception. It’s on the album Some Enchanted Evening. It’s kinda rocked up and has an amazing guitar solo finale that is absolute fire 🔥. I know you would enjoy it.

[@pgetty1949]

This song was done at the begining of the Steven King miniseries "The Stand"

[@mikebunner3498]

Maggie, I realize you are very young! Way back in the day I saw these guys perform in Morgantown, WV. I do not recall if they did this classic tune. But I do remember their closing move, two of the guitars held their guitars up and put them neck to neck AND racked them across each other. What a sound?!!!!! It was a damn good concert........... Back in those days there were several good bands touring. Lots of great shows!!!!!! We had the best cars and the very BEST music!! Juillliard is a great school, but they don't teach this!!! Later pretty lady! Thanks......

[@steelers6titles]

Group was formed as an American counterpart to British doom metal; e.g., Black Sabbath. They had lighter material as well.

[@terrytowelling8114]

First gig I ever went to in 1979 was BOC in Leicester, DeMontford Hall.

[@myrdozer]

They have a "Stairway" too, but it's called "Stairway to The Stars" and is a rocker.

[@Cashcrop54]

One of the best live bands ever. I've seen then numerous times and they take over the stage and they play at the highest level. Check out "The Last Days of May". Great song.

[@brucewatts8447]

The first time I heard this on the radio I thought the guitar solo part was the start of a different song. I was surprised when they vocals came back in.

[@MartijnHover]

This one of just a handful of songs that I distinctly remember hearing for the first time.

[@user-jl7ty1ni4o]

Great song!!

[@jamesmcclain5005]

This one is mine too, we had so many tapes that were recorded with all our favorites on them, serious mix tape era.

[@rickc661]

this was the theme song for the Steven King novel / TV movie. ' the Stand'

[@WolfHreda]

Two of their other songs that are absolute must-listens: Astronomy, and Veteran of the Psychic Wars. Also, this song was used in the intro to the miniseries for Stephen King's The Stand. They couldn't have picked a better tune.

[@markgarber3465]

My vote is the live version of Veteran of the Psychic Wars for your next BOC listen

[@iron_rush_theater1246]

MORE BOC please. Also, this is the song that started the "more cowbell" thing via SNL.

[@markpyle3710]

Yeah...Lyrics can Change a Song....Glad you looked them up.

[@kevinsimpson3374]

Old School Rock From 1976! Thanks Maggie Renee! Happy Easter From Kevin Simpson From Wallsend Northeast England!

[@ericmuskopf-kl4rf]

To me this has a heavier resemblance to the late 60, early 70 Beach Boys with the harmony and story telling. The blending of sounds is so smooth.

[@FRONT_TOWARD_ENEMY]

Completely blows my mind that I’ve known this song for 48 years now. Almost doesn’t even compute.

[@GeorgeMaster-xg7lg]

Gotta love 70s music! A variety of styles like rock,R&B,and disco.

[@shawnw8717]

Buck Dharma paying tribute to the Byrds. That chiming guitar is a nod to Roger McGuin's original jangle pop. I get that some people read suicide and vampirism into the lyrics, but it really is acceptance of the fear of death. Runner-up for a modern day song with the same theme perhaps is Lord Huron's "The Night We Met." (Not a wedding song, btw.)

[@jonathanwetherell3609]

Sir Thomas Moore said it all, "Death holds no fears for me. It's the processes that lead up to it that can be a mite tedious." He was awaiting execution at the time.

[@andreshernandez1180]

Astral projections feel quite uncomfortable at the moment of separation, it’s like falling and floating away at the same time, so I imagine dying must be uncomfortable too.