Blue Oyster Cult - Don't Fear The Reaper REACTION/REVIEW

[@cpmf2112]

Despite what a lot of people think, this is not about suicide. Buck Dharma wrote it after he was diagnosed with an irregular heartbeat and thought about death being inevitable but his spirit surviving. More Cowbell!!

[@durv13]

never knew that . same as me huh ? wow thats so kool . thanks mike .

[@jeanday9747]

Got to have more cowbell. LOL.

[@kimbrash2025]

All the songs you've listened to tonight filled my childhood from the radio and my parent's record collection. The 70's will never let you down! Thank you!!!

[@michaelrowsey768]

I love how the guitar solo hits. First they bring it down, then BAM!

[@GratefulNole1]

Staple on the radio growing up in the 70's. Smoked a lot of weed listening to this....

[@jacobjones5269]

Born in the early 70’s, grew up in the 80’s.. Smoked a lot of dope to this song in the 90’s..

[@alrivers2297]

One of my favorite guitar solos in this. Other good ones are Burning for you, Godzilla and Cities On Flame With Rock n Roll

[@jeffsukut2148]

Very 1st concert I ever saw. 1978

[@jeffsukut2148]

P.s. I'm listening to the album. "ON YOUR FEET, OR ON YOUR KNEES". forgot how good those boys were.

[@chuckbradley6887]

Funny how people fear death when it’s the only thing in life that we’re sure is going to happen. The very moment you’re born and draw your first breath you start to die. Also you need to watch the SNL skit “more cowbell”…

[@megdelaney3677]

🖤LOVE THIS SONG!!! -I'm not getting anything done b/c you're reacting to such great songs!!! At least that's the excuse I'm using 😄

[@davidbordonaro1631]

I love it

[@J_Gamble]

I feel the same way. Jeez, a gal can't even get dinner on the table/

[@watchbizmatik]

🤣🤣😁😎

[@JimiBurleigh]

This song brings back some bittersweet memories. BOC was one of the bands that went right along with bands like Rush, Yes, Kansas, etc. If you haven't listened to "Godzilla" that is one for the BOC Rabbit hole. I'd also offer: "I Love The Night" "Nosferatu" "Hot Rails To Hell" And one that might be considered NSFW: "The Golden Age of Leather" The meaning of this song has changed for me over the years. After my brother Ray (aka Wizard) died (1980) I couldn't listen to this song. We were almost through university when he was killed, and we both played guitar. We spent hours upon hours with the Agents of Fortune record trying to learn those dual lead lines. Neither of us were even close to the level of Eric Bloom or Buck Dharma but it kept us off the streets and out of trouble (mostly😎) At least we got to see BOC live a couple of times - we and our "brother from another mother" Larry also saw RUSH together three, possibly four times but I can't specifically recall.

[@neillenet291]

I was in a Black Sabbath tribute band and was honored enough to have my band open for these guys back in 2001. They were really cool people, even came out of their dressing room to listen to us and we're very supportive.

[@dbking4194]

“We are all low key psychopaths.” That is one hell of a statement 🙂. But social media is probably demonstrating this at this present time.

[@tinagilbert8902]

😳 Biz.... you have uploaded NOTHING but MEGA hits tonight (my fav being "Maggie May"!🤗)!! Hell, most have been sampled in movies and commercials for DECADES!! Even though I was barely in preschool when some came out.... they were huge and even us kids loved this!! Anyway, I'm commenting while the vid is playing cuz I didn't want to forget to tell you that now that you've heard this song.... you HAVE TO WATCH the '00 SNL skit "MORE COWBELL", it's about this song! lol!! It has Will Ferrell, Jimmy Fallon, Christopher Walkin and a few others!! It's about this song and Blue Oyster Cult. It's freaking hysterical and has become damn near as iconic as the song!!👊💯💯💯 Anyway, just watch it even it's just for yourself, HOWEVER..... I think it would be a great reaction for your other channel "Biz Meets World"!! Just saying!!!🤷‍♀😁 K, gonna rewatch your reaction to thi song and pay full attention this time! lol!! GREAT freaking uploads tonight!! You rock!!😎❤ P.S... I may have to edit this comment after re-watching the vid cuz I'm sure you had a lot to say about this one!!😜🤣😂🤣

[@watchbizmatik]

Everyone keeps talking about the snl skit lol I will watch it

[@tinagilbert8902]

@@watchbizmatik 👏👏👏 It's SOOOOO freaking dumb that it makes it hysterical!!🙃 I hope we haven't hyped it up too much for you though! lol!!😅🤞

[@tracycartwright3340]

My sister died on the operating table when she was 12 years old. She was clinically dead for nearly 2 minutes. She says she remembers nothing of it. I'm not afraid of actually dying but I fear never seeing the people I love again.

[@brianmasinelli9694]

Great song! My fave us ' revenge of vera Gemini ' awesome tune!

[@linkloudenback8359]

I know that Buck has said that the song was a love song involving ghost, but I heard a different take of the song was a vampire suducing an young woman or girl by offering her eternal life as a vampire.

[@simsey1000]

Yes, that’s what they said in the beginning. They did quite many tunes about the supernatural back then.

[@edwardviator9925]

Man, this may very well be my favorite song. Period. But yeah, if you’re gonna dive into BOC, they have an interesting catalog. Lots of hit and miss, but their highs are pretty epic, and I feel like they’re pretty underrated. Godzilla and Burinin’ for You (as well as this one you just listened to) are probably their best known and most popular songs. Dominance and Submission, E.T.I., The Revenge of Vera Gemini, Subhuman, Transmaniacon MC, Career of Evil, Hot Rails to Hell, Divine Wind, and a bunch of others are all great.

[@ogmike7302]

Dude…. I must send you out some props for putting in that work…. Because of the amount of content you have my attention…. 🔥🎶✌️😎

[@Śħẽĩłã]

@@garycottam61 well welcome to the family!!! 💞

[@Śħẽĩłã]

@@garycottam61 Biz is very entertaining!!! 🤣 And some of the things that come out of his mouth will have you rotf laughing!!! He is 💯 real with not much of a filter … and we love him here!!! All about a good time, I’m glad to hear you’ve enjoyed it so far … you just might be one of us 😜🤣💞

[@watchbizmatik]

Thanks fam 🦾🦾

[@jeffclark4870]

"We are all low-key psychopaths" absolutely hilarious and true.

[@zenleto]

Hmmm, great classic song, absolutely love it, but not enough cowbell. Which is an SNL sketch (More Cowbell) based on this song you could try for the other channel.

[@astroteech]

I'm 65 years old, and I got to see Blue Oyster Cult perform this live when they were at the pinnacle of their carrier in the late 70's. They represented the best of this era. If you want another dose of genius, listen to "Cities On Flame With Rock & Roll".

[@4tuneagent]

Since this is your first experience with BOC.. you may want to consider doing an album or 2.. All of their songs are very good to great.. this is from the Agents Of Fortune LP.. Other great ones are Secret Treaties, and also Tyranny and Mutation.. thanks.

[@professorpsoop]

Good advice. I love Blue Öyster Cult I have every album they ever made. I saw them for the first time last year and I'm going again in August. You know they're doing the first album, Tyranny and mutation and secret treaties all live in New York this year.

[@Chumgeyser]

One of the all time great songs imho. It always takes me on a journey. You might give In The Year 2525 by Zager and Evans a try.

[@edwardwilliams8238]

That song is terrifying!

[@keysersoze9025]

Now you gotta do the SNL skit for this song MORE COWBELL

[@michaelyork4554]

Never heard them talk about this song, but I get the impression that a significant other was terminally ill, and this song is to comfort them at the time of the Event. Many Die Every Day.

[@jons.105]

It's fun listening to every band's biggest hit--that's what YT folks want 99% of the time--but maybe go back every now and then and try something that's not overplayed, just to see what else the band is capable of.

[@lovedc4ever678]

Ha! I see you have already reacted to my favorite song by my favorite band! Thanks for this. To me, the echoing harmonies make me thing of how things, the Universe, a great love, the love for a child, etc. just goes on and on in a loop. No beginning. No ending. This song just gives me chills and believe it or not, I listen to it at least once a week! I never get tired of it.

[@durv13]

i dont fear the reaper , lol . ive died 4 times so far with my heart . and i embrace the grim reaper . i have grim reaper tattoos and figures everywhere . even in my car . i freak ppl out with my no fear of dying , ive done everything ive wanted to . lost everything that meant anything to me , and i live in pain most days . lmao life is over rated , personally i believe we live too long now . but im not sick of life . just except what im given . lol . good choice biz . 🙂 even got my skeleton profile pic lol . because thats how we end up lol .

[@thesound-chameleonman3580]

I messaged Joe Bouchard the bassist of Blue Öyster Cult and he only replied back! and, agreed to sign my vinyl sleeve of their LP Spectres! C.P. 2022

[@Mikex973]

Blue Oyster Cult is a really deep whole Godzilla, Joan Crawford, Burnnin for You are just a few of the outstanding songs that they have done.

[@dianeconti3684]

Best Opening Scene of the Original TV Series ..." The Stand". Blew my mind .....

[@Pomdownuder]

This was the song that I first set my speakers up in each corner of the room for with my chair in the middle, quadraphonic with 12 speaker's pulsing, a smoke 🚬 and a glass of scotch🥃 in a dark room - bliss

[@professorpsoop]

I love your take on Romeo and Juliet and Titanic. Horror movies indeed!

[@byronmitchell3784]

BLUE OYSTER CULT, "DON'T FEAR THE REAPER ". 1973 I was 16, and I attended my first concert. Cheap Trick, Black Oak Arkansas, and the HEADLINER was Blue Oyster Cult. Donald 'Buck' Dharma Lead Guitarest not to mention sings lead on several songs including, DON'T FEAR THE REAPER more music gems : "RED AND BLACK", "SEVEN SCREAMING DIZBUSTERS", "DOMINANCE AND SUBMISSION", 'VETERAN OF PSYCHIC WARS", "CITIES ON FLAME WITH ROCK AND ROLL", "THEN CAME THE LAST DAYS OF MAY", "M.E.,262"

[@durv13]

just woke up to a great song on my monday morning here in australia . hope you have a great sunday night biz

[@watchbizmatik]

🙌🏿🙌🏿🙌🏿

[@michellewheatley2007]

Love this song. I always think of it as having a guide to the next step on the road to evolution. We don't die, we just shed our worn out vessels. We're light beings, the soul is eternal. We incarnate into flesh to evolve. Earth is like school.

[@thatmanstumototours2270]

BOC is one of the most diverse,unique and interesting bands of all time. Much like Steely Dan, if you haven't heard every album, then you haven't actually heard them and something new and different still awaits...

[@thomasbeauchemin1298]

"Burning for you" is good too!! Keep it up Biz, this was a dope reaction!!

[@kathrynkissane5144]

They were my 1st concert, at 13. Adore them!!!

[@Wyrmksc]

The girl is dying, from something unknown. The boyfriend is telling her death happens all the time and not to be afraid. When the Reaper does show up she is not afraid and she leaves with him. That is it, no suicide, the boyfriend is left behind and alive.

[@sarahzentexas]

In 1540, teenagers were adults 😂 because the life expectancy was like 35. Good old Shakespeare. You’re right though-Romeo and Juliet is a straight up tragedy.

[@Smootman1]

Nobody gets out of here alive, BizMatik...😎BOC has a lot of good songs. I like "The Vigil". They have a smooth sound.

[@mattjohn4731]

I agree about Romeo and Juliet. Death is but one of the fears upon which the predator class will prey

[@herbiesnerd]

I saw them twice. The first time was the Summer of 1978 in Honolulu. They had just arrived from Japan. I still remember what the lead singer told the audience. “We’ve been on tour in Japan for weeks. Do you know what we missed most about home? Large American Breasts”! The second time was about 7 years ago at the NAMM show in Anaheim. Only about 2 or 3 of the original band members were there was some newer members too. It was in a small room with only about 50 people in there, and they only played Don’t Fear the Reaper. I recorded it in my phone. Amazing experience. Sadly, the video was lost because I’m bad at backing up my data!

[@jeffsukut2148]

Ok, just so you know. I know I'm late to the party but, it's time to be schooled. "Don't fear the reaper". Was released in 1976. The Romeo and Juliette movie you referenced came out in 1996. So, pretty sure you are mistaken in your wisdom but keep on rocking. Love to see you young people enjoy the music I grew up on.

[@Ozarkprepper643]

There's been a spot for boc on my playlist for decades. We didn't have the luxury of always pulling up words to a song. And there are times some singers you just can't understand. Sometimes it took years to figure out what you thought was actually wrong. More so because I had careers and hobbies and many times they were merged. So time was precious and so was family. Okay I'm boring. I could name some of their obvious songs but one in particular comes to mind that is not so popular. Black Blade. It is a song based on a series of novels. Had the opportunity to see boc twice. It was at the black and blue concert "s". Molly Hatchet leading off BRC then Black Sabbath. Sabbath was nearly done with their set when in Arizona monsoon blew in Sabbath kept playing with the Thunder rumbling through their amps. Then the wind hit. A stampede of people ran for cover. ( outdoor baseball stadium). Then part of a wall of speakers blew down, and the Sound Stage was heavily damaged. Our group over a dozen brought large tarps as we knew what to expect. Do we covered up and sat it out. Immediately before anyone could ever escape they were already announcing save your ticket stubs will come back and do it again. And again they did. For free. I'd like to add we were down front 5 ft from the stage when Molly Hatch was playing. With three band sound systems the sound was overwhelming. So we moved up in the bleachers. Hadn't realized just how many bands we had seen until thinking back on it. clueless as to where we found the time.

[@ericblair54]

When this song was recorded (1976) approximately 40,000 humans died everyday. Now, in 2022? 176,000.

[@Hound427]

More Cowbell ! 😂 Biz, pull up the SNL skit on this song. Guaranteed to make you laugh.

[@Śħẽĩłã]

My guy, you are on 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 tonight!!!!! Great reviews and great choices!!!!! I have to also jump in on the request for you to check out the “SNL More Cowbell” skit for your other channel!!!!! You tha hardest working man on YT!!!! 💪💪💪🤣😜 Thanks fam 💞

[@watchbizmatik]

The hardest working man on youtube 🤔🤔🤔 I like that lol

[@marcieharreld286]

Truly love this song!!🎵🎼🎶🤘🎧🎸🥁🎹🎙 But I always find it interesting that they use Romeo and Juliet....they are fictional characters!!! Jack and Rose would have been a better choice, but it didn't fit.😂...plus the Titanic movie came out way after this EPIC masterpiece!!!!🤘🤘🤘🤘

[@paullakin7777]

'I'm not sure if that's a great pickup line..' Lol, excellent!

[@watchbizmatik]

🤣😂

[@marksauck8481]

That song with what I remember long ago was listening more as background music while I focused on my work. I never listened to the lyrics let alone thought about that part of the song or the group playing it. Guess I was too busy back then.

[@DarkAngel1985Mike]

I love this song,I’ve always loved it because it’s a classic and it was featured in the Original Halloween movie in 1978 and since I’m a big horror movie fiend

[@thomasmoroney1079]

As overplayed as this was in the day it’s still a GREAT SONG❤

[@garagepunkfan]

You need to check out the "black period" of BOC's music, comprised of their first three albums (owing to the black and white artwork on the album covers). On the 1971 self-titled first album, the standout tracks are "Stairway To The Stars", "Then Came The Last Day Of May", "Before The Kiss, A Redcap", and "Cities On Flame With Rock And Roll". 1973's Tyranny And Mutation LP (probably my favorite BOC album) had some killer tunes, "The Red & The Black", "Wings Wetted Down", "O.D.'d On Life Itself", and "7 Screaming Diz-Busters". 1974's Secret Treaties LP had some real strong tracks too, "Astronomy", "Harvester Of Eyes", "ME 262" (probably the only rock song about a German Messerschmidt fighter jet), and "Career Of Evil". There is a lot to discover within the deep catalog of this highly influential band.

[@jamesdignanmusic2765]

Good band, with a lot of fine songs, though this was their big hit. I'd recommend "Veteran of the Psychic Wars", "Great Sun Jester", "In Thee", and "The Revenge of Vera Gemini".

[@cleonmagabeefy8500]

F'N AWESOME!!! I saw BOC twice at the Evening Star in Niagara Falls, NY. Wow, my ears are still ringing (really small venue)!!! Check out Godzilla if your a fan of the giant green lizard!!!

[@margiemcpeak9304]

🎸💯 Blue Oyster Cult is BADASS‼🤯🔥

[@Bar-l7w]

Romeo and Juliet. Juliet wasn’t trying to kill herself she took a potion to make herself to look dead so she could be with romeo

[@wtfchuck9100]

The big cowbell era of rock n roll! ✌️

[@jacobjones5269]

Lol, horror (I always say it like I’m from NY) is not exactly synonymous with tragedy, but I still like the way you put that.. Titanic was a horror movie..

[@YunieDeen13]

for a laugh check out SNL blue oyster cult with Will Ferrell on the cow bell...lol

[@robertdeleon5889]

I lost my pops this past February and my mom 15 months before him and I totally think of this song in a different way now!

[@watchbizmatik]

Sorry for your loss fam 🙏🏿🙏🏿

[@robertdeleon5889]

Thank you sir, I appreciate it!

[@kellyhilton2330]

I saw them in 1979 in Erie Pennsylvania,my senior year.Great consert !!! Godgilla is my favorite but all the music is great.loved your reaction 😅👏 I still love them 😉♥️

[@kierstenridgway4634]

I swear, idk if I love or hate SNL for making me think. More Cow Bell !! 😆😆

[@myownchannel247]

you gotta hear Godzilla! by boc

[@helmutkurtneumnn2026]

That's what evergreen is all about thank you so much ❤

[@rayr4320]

It certainly is one of Roeser's filthiest solos. Have every record they ever made including the symbol remains. I love every single song. Put me on a deserted island with the BOC and steely dan catalogues and I'm good. You can pull even the most obscure BOC music and you will find its good. If the BizMatik wants to go obscure he can listen and discuss the song "Divine Wind" and give us an interpretation. If he wants to go with the new record he can listen to "Florida Man". Now you blazing your own BOC trail, unlike all these other copy cat youtoob commentators.

[@PublicAnimalNo9]

Hey Biz, the next BOC songs have to be Burnin' for You and Godzilla. Both are bangers!

[@brendawoodson3230]

Oh hell yeah you done did it now this song was hot

[@dawnbarnett7601]

If you remember the movie Kid & Play, it was believe it or not that it is a Shakespeare thing about having an orgasm ... the tragedy of Romeo & Juliette was twisted just like Hamlet ... 😉💯

[@dannytapp7259]

Had an interesting experience at a boc concert

[@mr.smithgnrsmith7808]

6:45…not easy at all to play…every time I nail it I always feel awesome doing it

[@ogmike7302]

BOC is so underrated nowadays not to my generation because we just knew…. Burning for You is a great track from them…. Just saying……

[@4tuneagent]

The very next song on the album is E.T.I.(Extra Terrestrial Intelligence), which is an outstanding follow-up to the Reaper..

[@4tuneagent]

@@garycottam61 Ok..Cool. I'm anywhere there is BOC, or Starz, Angel, Moxy, Nazareth, etc.. Be seeing you then. Yeah..I believe I know the reactor you mean.. right, what happened there? Stopped doing the deep cuts..

[@philshorten3221]

Another BOC lyrics that tell a story Then Came The Last Days of May 😉

[@thesound-chameleonman3580]

A masterpiece by BOC.

[@jb7018]

John 15:9-17..."This is my commandment, that you love one another as I have loved you. No one has greater love than this, to lay down one's life for one's friends."

[@kathyjones3940]

You need to check out Blue Oyster Cult Veteran Of The Psychic Wars, Godzilla, and Astronomy the live versions

[@5762dg]

Nobody can know what the present or next day can or will deliver

[@dianesaienni5466]

Oldie but goodie. More cowbell!

[@raymondmanderville505]

I’ve got a fever & the only cure is more cow bell !!

[@andrewschliewe6392]

More cowbell. one of the better SNL skits.

[@chriss8792]

Spot on with the horror movies 😂

[@brianbrown2266]

I got to have more Cowbells!You feel me !!

[@renegilbertson9737]

Opening of the movie Steven king the stand the original awesome 😎

[@g-pa-Rok-n-Tok]

BizMatik! I know you like conspiracy theories, and I have one about this band. If my memory serves me, there were 3 bands that I know of that started incorporating Lazers into their gigs. Floyd, Yes, and BOC. That was cool shit for the mid 70's. I saw these guys 3 or 4 times. Always loaded on Acid because of the light show, lol. Here's the conspiracy. Every time they came to town, new Acid would hit 2 weeks before the gig. Coincidence?

[@watchbizmatik]

Wow they pmotted that fam 😂🤣

[@paulashanks3129]

This song is one of my favorites 💗

[@goldenruletv7301]

I need a liitle bit more cow bell!

[@zebjohnson5580]

At the time this was written 40 thousand people died on average worldwide everyday . The song is great except it needs more cowbell 🤭👍🤘✌♥️

[@g-pa-Rok-n-Tok]

🤣🤣🤣

[@treada1583]

cool song

[@Beauacadian]

Its about vampires

[@ken244]

try some seals and croft (Great harmony)

[@shanedesselle2590]

No one has said “More Cowbell!”?

[@watchbizmatik]

😂🤣😂

[@Frank-jf2jm]

Yo biz. 👍👍👍

[@hollyluyah]

Great reaction!!! More Cowbell 🤣

[@annlykins4792]

More cowbell!!❤

[@PhalseProfit13]

Hey check out blue ouster cult live Veteran of the psychic wars the 70s version live

[@mariacervasio8363]

ii did

[@mariacervasio8363]

5 car head on collion age 17th

[@freedoms2010]

This need more cowbell !

[@thelandofopie]

If only there was more cowbell. 9/10

[@ericwelsh4853]

Needs more cowbell!

[@Frank-jf2jm]

More cow bell🤭