BLUE ÖYSTER CULT - (DON'T FEAR) THE REAPER (1976) | FIRST TIME REACTION

[@karenj3611]

I actually have a refrigerator magnet that says "more cowbell"! 😂

[@AngryPostmanStockholm]

E-fukken-pic :)

[@Elizabeth-yp8re]

SNL 😂

[@78twood]

I LOVE IT 😂

[@78twood]

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[@phoenixfire124]

That is the second thought for me. The first is "The Stand". It was the first time I heard the song and it was with all the dead people. Definitely stuck with me.

[@elfman5176]

This band is amazing Many more great songs Rock on Buck Dharma

[@HayleyPeter-wr3ts]

I saw these guys twice. Once in a stadium the second time in a more intimate setting, about 80 people, 7 metres away 🤯

[@happymethehappyone8300]

Blue Oyster Cult "Godzilla",, "Burnin' For You",, "I Love The Night" & "This Ain't The Summer Of Love"

[@TheCkent100]

According to Donald "Buck Dharma" Roeser, the lead singer, one of the two guitarists on the song and the writer of the song, the song is NOT about suicide. In interviews, he has repeatedly said that the song was written after he received a bad diagnosis from his doctor - a heart condition. He feared that he would die at a young age. This song was his coping with the diagnosis. He wrote about the inevitability of death, and that we should not fear it. It was also the expression of his hope that he would be reunited with loved ones in the afterlife. Many people just take the Romeo and Juliet line out of context with the rest of the song and think that this song is about suicide, or worse, that it encourages suicide. Neither of those are true.

[@bebic7903]

I've been listening to and loving this song forever, but never knew the story behind it. Thank you for taking the time to tell it. The song is even better now when I listen to it.

[@TheCkent100]

@@bebic7903 You're very welcome. I just knew that someone would say that it is about suicide and wanted to nip that false interpretation in the bud. Glad it helps you appreciate it more.

[@davitofarito]

I've heard all the denials about suicide, but I don't buy it.

[@RaymondBCrisp]

@@davitofarito You are entitled to your opinion, but Buck Dharma's illness is on record, as is his stance on the song. www.songfacts.com/facts/blue-oyster-cult/dont-fear-the-reaper

[@jowsmith1904]

@@bebic7903 SAME HERE, BIG UPS CRAIG.

[@lynne5322]

Mysterious, gorgeous, hypnotic song. What a joy to be alive when radio came out with these miracles....

[@catem3102]

1976. I was 14, on a school bus trip, staring at the boy I had a huge crush on. And this song played. Still feels the same when I hear it. ♥️

[@theeggbreadguy3799]

I can't imagine the nostalgia you're feeling. That's sweet :)

[@flubblert]

Absolutely iconic legendary riff that drives the entire song. Timeless!

[@magidog8582]

Took my brother to his first concert he just turned 14, Moody Blues and Blue Oyster Cult,1976,L.A.

[@redmist6131]

That must of been epic dang why was I born in the 90s i missed the greatest decade of music

[@duckBarman]

Scratching my head at this one: (a) There is currently no known gig where BOC and Moody Blues have played on the same bill together (b) Whoever you DID see in 1976, it wasn't the Moody Blues - they were on a hiatus between 1974-1977...

[@scottengels4143]

Moody Blue Oysters

[@jayyoung5423]

"I got a fever and the only thing that will cure it is more cowbell". Epic song, thanks guys.

[@pete3883]

U guys are good , " This is a Serious song"

[@anthonyblakely399]

"Godzilla" would be the next song to react to from Blue Oyster Cult. It is Fire!!!!

[@taylortyler1867]

"Burning For You" from the Fire of Unknown Origin album is another great BOC song. That whole album is great.

[@Mikey_Sea]

Some tasty guitar licks in that one. 👍

[@taylortyler1867]

@@Mikey_Sea For sure. Every time I hear that solo, I rewind it 2 or 3 (or 100) times to hear it again & again....and those fills at the end are just as bad-ass

[@juliettespain7994]

My Favourite All Time Song 70's Grab a big blunt and drift into the sky with Romeo🕴and Juliette 💃

[@TheDivayenta]

The lyrics are excellent, too. That’s the great Buck Dharma on lead guitar!

[@imitalian1963]

How fresh to see someone who has never heard this song react to it! Made me smile.

[@dianareddell1496]

This song is almost surreal; dreamy and spooky. It takes you on a trip, for sure! ☺️

[@yvonnephillips3888]

You knew the perfect words to apply to this song. Takes me back to a time I felt like a dare devil.

[@krisdoggett483]

Great reaction. BOC are awesome! Check out "Dominance and Submission", "Cities On Flame", "Flaming Telepaths", Transmaniacon MC" and "Harvester of Eyes".

[@keithbrown7685]

Hey thanks, you guys, for reacting to this most awesome, and among the most classic of tunes. Its sound has been resonating since 1976. And it will never stop. For this is Blue Oyster Cult. Cheers!

[@eattherich9215]

@3:02, love the reaction. Don't fear the reaper is one of the greatest things ever set to music and words.

[@terryv2006]

Blue Oyster Cult has always had some fantastic song arrangements. Wether it’s a flow between two different parts that takes you on a journey or , as in the solo, they can take you from 0 to 100 in one step.

[@elfman5176]

You get BOC Awesome 🤠

[@dannycasson1551]

One of the all time great classics. Everything in this song is perfect.

[@nanvolentine9110]

Local Long Island boys who made good. I really enjoyed watching you discover all the gems in this song!

[@Cashcrop54]

I love Blue Oyster Cult. One of my favorite bands from back in the early 70's. They put on a powerful concert and they seemed to be at every big outdoors show. Bucks Dharma's guitar soars live. Great reaction guys!

[@IMRDP]

One, if not the BEST songs EVER ‼‼‼‼‼‼

[@jimgurganious6642]

I hadn't thought about it through all these years of listening, but the vocals are an example of "call and response."

[@evelynne2846]

I went to one of their concerts in the 70s. The building was designed as an orchestra hall so the acoustics were phenomenal. They actually played for three hours. One of the best concerts I've ever been to and I went to a lot of them in the 70s & 80s. Thank you for reacting to this great song/band.

[@rednova2212]

In the cover art for this, in the Magicians hand, he is holding Tarot cards. The order is as follows: Death: Signifying an End of things, and new beginnings after. The Empress: Signifying creation of life, romance, art, or new business. The Emperor: Suggestive of stability and security in life and that you are in charge of your life now setting up your own rules and boundaries. The Sun: Portends good fortune, happiness, joy and harmony. It represents the universe coming together and agreeing with your path and aiding forward movement into something greater/Ascension.

[@warriormema4204]

This tune was featured in the Stephen King movie, The Stand.

[@prpr2301]

One of my favorite songs!!!

[@frankaq3951]

You guys have one of the most enjoyable channels on KZbin. You also know your music, and have great taste! Keep up the good work.

[@aaron-naomiharding4495]

I’ve seen them twice since January 2020 and let me tell you, this is the most fun song

[@oldeskoolnana7543]

Saw them live at Commack Arena on Long Island back in the 70's they were awesome.✌🌻🌻

[@margiemcpeak9304]

🎸💯 Badass Blue Oyster Cult rocked HARD‼🔥🤯

[@2715bunky]

Gene really "explored the space" with his virtuoso cowbelling!

[@catholicdad]

Gene almost messed it up for them. THE Bruce Dickinson saved it for them though. Now they're all wearing gold-plated diapers.

[@MAYNARD927]

😂

[@kendalton2115]

B.O.C. has such a huge and melodic catalog of music. They are from Long Island, and so many of their songs are so different, it shows the maturity of their musicianship. Check out "Godzilla", or "Shooting Shark", or "Burnin' For You". Another great reaction, fellas, I appreciate you, peace.

[@Wolverines77]

Shooting Shark is so hauntingly beautiful... I love that whole album, in fact as a whole album it is BÖC's best album from front to back. There are better songs across their other albums, but as a whole Revolution by Night takes the cake.

[@scottengels4143]

@@Wolverines77 Errr, really? There are a couple of great songs on Rev By Night (Take Me Away, Shadow of California, Veins) But most BOC fans are in agreement that its one of their overall weaker albums. THere are a couple of BOCs worst songs on that album (like Let's Go).

[@timranachan3224]

I'd love to know if anybody else's copy of Club Ninja is as badly pressed as mine?

[@mrbigdaddym]

Isn’t it amazing that even when hearing a song for the first time that usually in the 1st 15-30 seconds , you can tell what’s a banger or not ! BOC has many ✌🏼❤️

[@theonemodifier]

3:40 that guitar solo and sustain at the end melted my butter 50 years ago. I loved how it road through the last verse( still going bro lol). Nice to see you had the same reaction. Buck Dharma lead singer and lead guitar player wrote the song all by himself using a four track cassette tape recorder. A doctor had told him he was dying, but he didn't. Then took it and taught it to the rest of the band. You mentioned the live version, I was there in Little Rock AR 1978. My opinion the best live version. kzbin.info/www/bejne/eXusoXiaerVgotksi=9nk1g82JsudNgGu5

[@DawnSuttonfabfour]

Great reaction, as ever bros. Imagine what it was like in the 60s and 70s, you turned the radio on and you never knew what magic would come out of that box. It felt like every day was an adventure in sound.

[@jameslawson9826]

WOW is CORRECT!!!! One of the best rock 🎸 songs of all time!!!!

[@byronmitchell3784]

BLUE OYSTER CULT, "DON'T FEAR THE REAPER". 1976 CLASSIC. THIS WAS MY FIRST CONCERT IN 1973. TIME IS NOW ONE OF THEIR RELEVANT TUNES. "Then Came the last Days of May". More... "DOMINANCE AND SUBMISSION ", "CITIES ON FLAME WITH ROCK AND ROLL", "SEVEN SCREAMING DIZBUSTERS", "M.E. 262"

[@jonib5881]

…Last Days of May is Epic! Check out their tribute DVD, they perform the entirety of Agents of Fortune.

[@crusheverything4449]

@Joni B - Tribute DVD?

[@jonib5881]

@@crusheverything4449 I should have said Anniversary DVD for Agents of Fortune, my bad!

[@crusheverything4449]

@@jonib5881 - Oh, okay. Thanks for clarifying.

[@vickieray]

This song is legendary 🔥🎼🎤🎸♥️ Great to see you guys! Been missing you ♥️

[@mztweety1374]

Damn it every time I hear this song I want to watch Stephen King's The stand.😂😂😂

[@jtt6650]

I’ve heard this song at random times throughout my life and always loved it, but I never knew this was the band or the name of it. So in a way it was a first hearing for me too…crazy haha It has this strange kinda biker feel to it. Thanks guys! 😃

[@Mr.Thriver]

Thanks Bros!! One of my favourites!!!

[@steveullrich7737]

Musical perfection! The riff is epic.

[@debbiemccain5850]

"More Cowbell"😆 There is a Saturday Night Live skit of this song with Will Ferrel & Christopher Walken that is hilarious!!😆 Y'all should check it out if you get a chance!🤣

[@78twood]

😂😂 That’s EXACTLY what I thought of when I saw this

[@debbiemccain5850]

@@78twood 🤣🤣

[@kimzwolinski9919]

I was scrolling through the comments to see if someone mentioned Saturday night live ❤️ You guys should definitely check it out. More Cowbell😋

[@debbiemccain5850]

@@kimzwolinski9919hilarious no matter hpw many times Ive seen it!!😆😆

[@WhizzingFish12]

Really explore the space!

[@myopicseer]

Nice reaction to a great song, Georgia brothers.

[@carollittle1059]

Oh yea Bros!

[@TheRealRedAce]

One of a LOT of great B.O.C songs. Everything sung and played perfect here - including the Cowbell. Its good to see it appreciated. You guys should listen to the band Nightwish.

[@lovedc4ever678]

Oh my gosh! I have been so crazy busy I missed this. THIS! MY FAVORITE SONG OF ALL TIME. Written by Buck Dharma. THE GREATEST GUITARIST EVER!!! Thank you so much for reacting to it!

[@paulcrawford1108]

yer,, it is defo worthy of praise that song.. you guys get it well

[@jonib5881]

You found them! BOC was one of my favs in 70’s. Still is. Guitarist is Buck Dharma. (Try Dominance & Submission, Agents of Fortune, The Revenge of Vera Gemini; a few more favs.) 🌹🌹Great Reaction! BTW, Buck Dharma said this song is not about glorifying suicide, it’s about the transcendence of love.

[@notmichelle123]

I still get goosebumps every time I hear this song! Love you guys reaction so pure keep it up love the channel 💚

[@annemaclean6634]

Wow, this song brings back a lot of memories, I used to hear it everywhere. It has such a distinctive riff, you know the song as soon as it starts! I love the melody, it's just so beautiful. Thanks for reacting to it, guys, take care, hope you're both okay.

[@pluckinmageetar]

During the solo "break"... ( I am paraphrasing, here.....) George - "...Oooh, where the hell are we going"? Patrick - "We're going somewhere else...."!! 60 y.o BOC fans - "🤘😎 Exactly!"

[@JeanJean-s4c]

Été et paradis.......super chanson. .

[@timranachan3224]

Good news guys! They're touring this year, with, guess who? Only Deep Purple! You two looked just like the crowd in the Odeon in Edinburgh in 1977, when I saw them play that live. And the live version is exactly as you said, solo after solo. Depending of course which live version you're listening to! Enjoy them guys, they're a very underrated band.

[@connie7128]

The first time I heard this song was when I watched The Stand - The TV series based on Stephen King's book. It was perfect for the beginning of that story.

[@deepcoder1845]

These guys are still playing as they played close to our military base here (101st Airborne Division) last month. Btw, just found out you guys are from Georgia. Such a beautiful land.

[@viddiot]

beautiful song, and incredible production.

[@yoohootube]

haven't stopped by your channel for a while and i return to THIS! excellent! 😂

[@angrynana4439]

"The Last Day of May". Not commonly requested, but great anyway. B.O.C. one of my favorite bands.

[@ttmaiden75]

This song is also in the movie Halloween 1978....how appropriate. Lol. Love BOC!!

[@williamjones6031]

I 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. Two is one. Another band with this kind of vibe and depth you need to check out if you haven't already is Kansas.

[@JoTracy]

One of my favourite bands

[@vovindequasahi]

Cmon baby, don't fear the reaper! Hahahahaha... Wicked stuff.

[@Elizabeth-yp8re]

Now this is so much the essence of my youth😘😘😁❤️💙💛

[@keithjones7390]

That intro! You know the song after hearing only the first couple of seconds.

[@cygnusx-1318]

I've enjoyed listening to this with you guys.

[@janiefoglewohlerspantryand2102]

So glad you finally did this one.

[@annalisabedini4894]

The middle part is the reaper coming...my favourite song ever. Thanks guys!!

[@mikec6733]

Great reaction guys !

[@goosefarm3602]

SuperTramp- "Give A Little Bit"...they are Pure Talent

[@helenespaulding7562]

Not a favorite song of mine, but VERY glad to see you posting. I was just about to ask you guys if you were OK since you’ve been off a week! 🤗.

[@filmkid541]

No other band has the sound that BOC has. From there first album - which I purchased without hearing it because of the cover - to their latest one, they continue to do it their way. Saw them live on their first tour in '72, still play their music (especially their first three albums) and they always sound like new.

[@taylormade2133]

best reactors iver ever came across!!!!!

[@jimsteele3423]

I love Blue Oyster Cult best song

[@cosmiccat6708]

Killer lead break, love it! Hope you guys are doing well.

[@flash1660]

One of the all time greats

[@davidclark3603]

That was really good that !

[@maryannerazzano7692]

Still have this album in vinyl

[@joycewinn1960]

It is always so fun to watch your reactions to my generation's music. Blue Oyster Cult has always been a favorite band and this, my favorite song. I would have loved to have seen them in concert. You just helped me decide the next CD to listen to in my car.

[@cmccracken5976]

Great reaction guys

[@andreweaves7975]

Legendary band & song….As teenagers we partied all night to this and then some.

[@frankaq3951]

Knew you'd love this one, Boys! Greetings from Canada.

[@christiangriffith3249]

I think you would really enjoy Astronomy by this band

[@Hartlor_Tayley]

Great reaction. Love BOC thanks

[@Atomykpimp]

Back in the 70’s when this son came out. Radio Stations were not allowed to play it after 10pm. Halloween brought me here!

[@melodygrim471]

I just love it when you say my name! Lol

[@javiergutierrez0419]

!!!!!!!!!!!Los 70s....Guauuuu...:)...!!!!!!

[@patrick3926]

Amazing song. Fantastic reaction 🔥

[@elysehfm8797]

First time? OMG.

[@elliecanty1110]

Saw them several times in the 70s, one of my favorite songs! Check out Cities of Flame❤

[@jaxjax3494]

Thank you.....

[@TheWorldofGood79]

My favourite band The Jam opened for Blue Oyster Cult in the US in 1977, it was a disaster! Two totally different bands? I like BOC but still absolutely love The Jam.

[@matthewfawbush7731]

That's a good hit My dad loves it that's a cool 70's Rock hit You both like to try their 1983 album "Revolution By Night" Take me away, dragon lady, feel the thunder" that is my favorite album You both might like it 🤘🎸🤘 Keep on Rockin Rockstar Bro's 🤘🎸🤘

[@deannajones3849]

Love this one! I have this album on vinyl!

[@NikkieTwix]

This song is EPIC 🤘💀

[@stumon257]

What's not to love about this song, I need more cowbell.