Blue Oyster Cult - (Don't Fear) The Reaper (Audio)

[@docdurdin]

I was 26 when this came out, I'm 73 now and I still have no fear.

[@plicketyplunk]

I'm a member of the same club! Cheers to you!

[@cliffordkinnear9705]

I was 15, no fear either,.............

[@docdurdin]

@@plicketyplunk Looks like we could stat a club, lol.

[@docdurdin]

@@cliffordkinnear9705 It's officially a club.

[@bradforddrake8633]

I've cheated Reaper Death at least 5 times in my life & have found that when you stare the devil in the face and show him you have no fear you will survive and win!

[@dyldotheape2841]

This song is 45 years old and still a fucking bad ass peice of music

[@luisaperozo9306]

Bruh your music would be worser than a preschooler screaming

[@kromlosgin9374]

true!! XD

[@sketchysketchist]

Needs more cowbell.

[@shanemcguire170]

Agreed, one of the few greats! What happened to today's music? No talent, no harmony, just noise and no value... 60's, 70's and 80's, best eras ever, may they live forever!

[@twoawesomedogs]

damn skippy

[@futuremath08]

I think the message here is that we should not live life paralyzed by fear, but instead live life to the fullest. Some very sage advice indeed.

[@aggroelohim3537]

No this song is strictly about suicide around 40000 people a year kill them selves as you hear in the song I think they said every day just because it sounds better Romeo and Juliet both killed themselves and the woman at the end of the song literally kills herself this song is not about not living in fear and living your life to the fullest it is a song about not being afraid to take your own life don't fear the reaper

[@PaulGreen11]

​@@aggroelohim3537 "came the last night of sadness it was clear that she couldn't go on 😵‍💫"

[@SkeletonGuyVT]

@@aggroelohim3537 It's funny how you can say something so incorrect with so much confidence. Even Buck Dharma, who wrote the song, refuted that. The song is about love and the inevitability of death, and the message the original commenter took out of it is closer than yours

[@aggroelohim3537]

​​​@@SkeletonGuyVT how is it even remotely about love lovers suicide maybe Romeo and Juliet and the woman at the end that is in the context of suicide in the first part it's almost like the singer is trying to convince his lover to commit lovers suicide with him "40000 Men and Women every day we can be like they are baby take my hand we'll be able to fly" as it the previous comment 40000+ people kill themselves per year do you think the writer just pull that number out of nowhere and at the end of the song the woman clearly kills herself who appears at her window and they fly away together it's death it's a allegory for suicide "she has become like they are" aka the 40000+ who killed themselves per year

[@aggroelohim3537]

@@SkeletonGuyVT maybe bucky boy felt remorse for writing such an amazing song about killing yourself and no doubt this song has inspired many a suicide that he wanted to change the original meaning of the song

[@reap_25]

The dreamy vocals, the screeching guitars, the cowbell, the bridge and that sad cry of the guitar beginning at 3:23; this song is perfect.

[@Cougelly1999]

I buried my cat yesterday. I know, just a cat. His name was Harry. He had a good farm life, I hope he did, hunting, playing. I told him his mommy is waiting for him, her name was Charlie, she was a tuxedo cat with a little mustache and Harry looked just like her. When I came in, this was in my feed. I agree, it is perfect.

[@aldersonjj]

I buried a cat once… it was like a sacrament

[@Matthew-uy6lc]

The distortion on the guitar was at least a decade and a half ahead of it's time.

[@Doomsdeath17]

i went to a chinese buffet and they had a bunch of cats for eating. it was great. i didnt and they didnt fear no reaper, just the soy sauce

[@Cougelly1999]

@@Doomsdeath17 I am visualizing six or seven cat-guests waiting at the buffet table, I will get their plates filled for them, our favorite is the General Tso's over fried rice 😻

[@ralphitalian777]

There’s always been a mystical aspect to this song that pulls you into a trance. One of a kind.

[@reesecup3ify]

It's the guitar. Masterful.

[@ralphitalian777]

@@reesecup3ify yes, you’re right

[@funwithfish1507]

@@ralphitalian777 for me it’s the guitar at parts like 0:52. It reminds me of cold, dark airports at 1am. The cold, distant echoes of the guitar, rather t,Han harsh and raucous screaming.

[@ralphitalian777]

@@funwithfish1507 interesting take, awesome

[@ralphitalian777]

@@lucidchariot9984 interesting. It makes you feel definitely out of the ordinary.

[@dsda0d878431sa]

Blue Oyster Cult: "Let's casually make a perfect song"

[@pinkidd5647]

Holy sheetu, the only reason I knew of this band was because of a game called roadkill, glad I remembered the name of the band

[@officialtrailers9075]

Sanic the Studmuffin It gave me a fever. Now, I got a fever and the only prescription is more cowbell.

[@Imtotallydiggingthis]

It's almost perfect, but it needs more cowbell.

[@rrightbraeden1161]

777 likes I'm not gonna change it.

[@TheDecatonkeil]

@@pinkidd5647 I learned about their existance only some three years ago while reading John Shirley's A song called youth. What a discovery and what a perfect ending for the first installment of the Eclipse trilogy.

[@Aussie50InspiredDavidZ]

Do not fear death. Like Mark Twain said: "I do not fear death. I had been dead for billions and billions of years before I was born, and had not suffered the slightest inconvenience from it."

[@Valerion203]

That's a nice quote!

[@RWZiggy]

we're all made of ashes of stars that died with extreme violence

[@richkaiserjr7672]

Deep cut ✂️

[@dogsareawesome9197]

CAUSE YOU NEVER EXISTED BEFORE

[@zahste5896]

@@dogsareawesome9197How do yoou know that though

[@DaveFerguson-vh5fn]

This song came out 13 years before I was born and I'm first hearing it almost 50 years after original release. I'm a guy who listens to primarily rap music and lately I've been really enjoying finding these old classic absolute bangers. God I love music

[@cchastant8251]

Kinda surprised you've only just found this classic. It's been used in God knows how many movies. It is fabulous, though!

[@DaveFerguson-vh5fn]

@cchastant8251 Believe me I do feel like an idiot because I've seen the cowbell skit on SNL a thousand times and I swear I always thought Blue Oyster Cult was just a band that was made up for the skit and same with the song 😂 I know I know 🤦🏻‍♂️🤦🏻‍♂️🤦🏻‍♂️ The only reason I know differently now is because I happened to look at the comments of the KZbin video of said skit and saw someone mention how now they can't not pay attention to the cowbell when they hear the song...... Like I said I'm a 90s kid who listens to primarily hip hop so what some might consider essential classics aren't common knowledge to me. That's like me being shocked that my grandfather's never heard a Lil Wayne song

[@cchastant8251]

@@DaveFerguson-vh5fn Heh... well I at least have HEARD of Lil Wayne, even if I haven't (knowingly) heard any of his work. Old enough to be a granny, but without the children to make that possible...

[@xlDeathlxJosey]

Listen to Black Sabbath, their greatest hits will do. Then Led Zeppelin, "When the Levy Breaks* is a good start. Queen is God tier as well. Elton John is also amazing, Yellow Brick Road is my favorite song by him . If you want more modern rock you can't go wrong with Green Day, the American Idiot album is perfection.

[@EpicAndrew97]

It came out 30 years before my birth

[@creeeamy7133]

Don't fear the reaper: A beautiful song about accepting the inevitable fate of death we all share Cow bell: Tonk tonk tonk

[@jivranmanueljimenezllamas7437]

My headcanon is that the reaper is constantly hitting the cowbell as seconds fly by, like a death countdown reminding us that time is finate. Notice how in the guitar solo representing death the cowbell isn´t present.

[@crudenightmare]

This comment made me laugh more then any reasonable person should.

[@mikekean8344]

Needs more cowbell, dude. lol

[@110100111000]

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[@creeeamy7133]

@Karen Sanders that theory's been floating around forever, it's already officially been deconfirmed. The only reason Romeo and Juliet are mentioned is because the theme is being happy together in death. The song is just about accepting death.

[@graydivision]

I had a heart attack last year a few days after my 53rd birthday. In the E.R. it was determined that I needed an emergency angioplasty and stent. I was more that a little freaked out. There was music playing in the cardiac cath lab. Just before my procedure began I could the hear opening to Don't Fear the Reaper. I asked if the choice of song was intentional. The room went silent while they all listened to hear what song was playing. One of the nurses said "oh sorry, we can change it", "No" I said, "this is perfect".

[@beckyboo1433]

Great story 😁 I bet the nurses were relieved that you had dark humor cause they usually do too lol

[@briansperry3115]

Freaking HILARIOUS 😂😂😂😂 AWESOME 😎 THANK S FOR THAT

[@robyngriffith3806]

Priceless!!!!

[@diannecarey9031]

That made me cry

[@nyr4liferangerfan586]

I could use a little more cowbell

[@JedidiahStolzfus]

After extensive listening to this song, I find it has just the right amount of cowbell.

[@coelacanthgaming344]

"Needs more cowbell"

[@maydenden1]

I disagree. 2 and half more would to fab-boo

[@ragomtb]

See I still think it needs some more cowbell

[@steve998]

Needs more cowbell. As much as Couldn’t get it Right, climax blues band

[@anthonylegore1517]

Christoper Walken would disagree.

[@noahleveille366]

“Never stop fighting, V.”

[@pedro-q1b5c]

​@@SeriousDragonifyah come on baby she mad to him😢

[@catherinekille7046]

They'll never take me alive, those dirty sons of beaches. 😅

[@Biblemukbang]

​@@SeriousDragonify what do you mean

[@kellygama921]

Its easy to say dont fear the reaper but hard to do even as believers.

[@kellygama921]

Dont know if Romeo and juliet are in a good eternity. Because suicide is a no no.. its a disrespect to the life u were given.

[@bestboy897]

that psychedlic and dark touch the song takes is phemonenal. It is truly a masterpiece.

[@brokenbeautifuly21]

I totally agree with you lmao your words are beautiful ❤️

[@maydenden1]

the last time I had a dark touch, I wound up in jail for killin the som'bitch

[@bestboy897]

@@brokenbeautifuly21 thank you bro music is a beautiful thing. And i tend to analyze it to the best of my abilities.

[@maydenden1]

@@brokenbeautifuly21 Dang, youse easy to please

[@maydenden1]

@@bestboy897 You definitely need to try harder...Bro

[@mousetales]

I once struggled with addiction, very badly. I remember listening to this song at my lowest, and contemplating whether or not I was ready to face death. No doubt that’s where I was headed. “Came her last night of sadness, it was clear that she couldn’t go on”. I truly think that this song helped me realize that I wanted to fight, I wanted to live, and I did. I got clean. It’s been 9 years since that time in my life. I have the life I’ve always dreamed of, and I almost missed it. If anyone else is in that place, you’re worth fighting for.

[@SteamGrace]

Good job. I'm a stranger, but know that I'm proud of you.

[@nellfensterle253]

As am I. Wonderful for you❣️❣️❣️

[@Clarice-rp7mh]

I applaud anyone that accepts they are powerless over addiction The humility and bravery to fight that daily battle and succeed one day at a time, is glory bound. You faced Lucifer, at your most vunerable and turned away. May you be blessed in your sobriety, every day.

[@rogernighbert5436]

I could do about anything out there and I never could be addicted or an alcoholic. I alot of people did and my older brother was a bad alcoholic. I just did for fun I could take it or leave it. I feel bad for the one's that are.

[@somuchDenero]

i dont know you but im very proud of you god bless.

[@zaza-tn8zr]

This was my Dad's favorite song. We always listened to this together. I'd hear it from the garage as a kid, out on the patio, downstairs at the bar, he even played it on his keyboard.. in a smoke filled room. God I miss him so much.

[@thecourier0696]

I'm sorry for your lose

[@michaelaylward]

rip

[@dhawalsrivastava5361]

RIP

[@zaza-tn8zr]

Thank you all 🙏❤️

[@MosiahWhite]

He didn't die in fear. God bless.

[@dmof7909]

I'm a 26 year old African American and I love this❤ such a perfect song. Glad I could go back in time and hear this 💖💪🏾👏🏾🔥

[@BlackScreenOfNothingness]

Why’d you need to specify how your African America lmao

[@pedro-q1b5c]

accent man very cool why you cry when your naked . if your God is naked think about it

[@pedro-q1b5c]

​​@@BlackScreenOfNothingnessAfrican American 😂🤣 ah come on baby don't be Krisna panji mad to him ah baby IM your man

[@BlackScreenOfNothingness]

@@pedro-q1b5c what..

[@Nord_Meadly]

Right?! great song whenever I have a really bad week I listen to what now days is referred to as classic rock

[@Nudah]

this is one of my dads favorite songs of all time and he showed it to me a few years ago. he listens to it pretty often and likes to fight people in the comments section so i know eventually he'll see this. love you old man hahahaha

[@m0nkeynut694]

I'm surprised to find you on here but hey, nice taste in music

[@mungia1500]

This cracked me up.

[@pajasa62]

You must be a good son...I can tell.

[@eatlocalhoney]

Your dad is cool

[@ikevanrosendaal7560]

Nice things to hear man, my dad showed me meatloaf been a fan ever since probz to the old man haha.

[@topsykretts7642]

Once you hear it, you'll never unhear it.

[@tomsnyder6955]

True

[@Kryptic1046]

You can really hear him exploring the space.

[@immunecookie0179]

I can't unhear that cowbell playing loud from the More Cowbell Saturday Night Live

[@L34TH3RF4C3]

You got that right 😁

[@GeneralGuitFiddle]

It's that damn COWbell. Just RINGing... in my EARS.

[@mamab5514]

Daddy loved this song. He had the grim reaper tattooed to his back several years ago because he was always escaping death. Last Thursday he went to the ER and was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer and cirosis of the liver. Less then 24hs after this diagnosis he was gone. His last message to me on his death bed was the reaper finally caught up to him.

[@fannysdream7150]

Cette musique est pour lui ❤️courage

[@Gabriel-wx7bb]

My condolences.

[@mamab5514]

Thank you all. I had been extremely hard on my whole family. It's not fair at all and my heart hurts so

[@Foster678]

Sympathize with you, my friend, unfortunately, having filled this tattoo, he became his primary goal.

[@cloogleflurmf6698]

I wish a great hug and peace to you with what has happened to you. For your father also peace he'll be in my prayers tonight.

[@NeteraPratt]

This song honestly has the best lyrics. The whole story is so damn beautiful. Song is oldAF and will forever hold up.

[@deadsteel1080]

This song is perfect. It spreads the perfect message that we shouldn't fear death. It is just the next chapter.

[@Ariovistus1]

Amen to that! One of My all time faves! \m/ \m/

[@niddyblancoatschool7107]

Jesus is the ONLY way to Heaven. Turn away from your sins and put your faith in the Lord Jesus Christ alone. the wages of sin is death

[@Iceman99992]

@@niddyblancoatschool7107 that shits a fairy tale. Get with the times

[@Alex-vl1mk]

Wtf it's not the next chapter, it's the end of the book.

[@robertwright7937]

Being scared of death is like being scared of breathing. It's just part of the process. And as for the afterlife? Not a clue. Just enjoy the music. It's all we can do.

[@user-64896]

I love how, no matter what kind of music you listen to, everyone loves this song.

[@eilleenbrown1379]

Yes

[@demisemeister159]

So true. I love heavy metal but this song brings me to tears. It's beautiful.

[@natec599]

I’m a gangster rap and classic rock guy here.

[@soldyrkare5790]

Its relateable to everyone.

[@KurtisC93]

​@@demisemeister159 Have you listened to anything else by BÖC? If not... let's just say I think you'll like a whole _lot_ of what they have to offer. 😉

[@tehokotkat]

Literally one of the best songs ever made. And THAT COWBELL is just perfect.

[@evanshupe7466]

Needs a little more cowbell

[@redskies4530]

Hi I recommend checking out an Indie Song & Video called The Bond Villain By Robert Nix

[@BoogieWoogieCat]

Gene Frenkle did a great job. RIP legend.

[@nicholkola9975]

Great song that inspired probably the greatest SNL skit of all time. Doesn’t even take away from the awesomeness of the song.

[@BrinaFlautist]

Actually it’s a wood block but tbh the cowbell is funnier

[@casino-up9ck]

Confidence building vibes truly inspired by people that face more than just obstructive opposition but rise to the occasion to overcome any obstacle for love and destined fate

[@bubblegum-grey9358]

It's been 46 years since this song came out and yet still as bad ass as it was when they just released it.

[@ildart8738]

Even at 30, it gives me hope to not fear the Reaper. Thank you, Blue Oyster!

[@tarawalsh7045]

I woke up suddenly at 4:55 am and HAD to hear this song. What a masterpiece.

[@rossmurray6979]

Years ahead of its time

[@Cantbuyathrill]

This is indeed a truly a BADASS KICKASS SONG

[@redskies4530]

Hi I recommend an Indie rock song & video called 'Looking Into The Mirror' By Robert Nix

[@christyb2311]

This will be played at my funeral. My favorite song of all time.

[@hjade1869]

It was played at my moms, 15 years ago when I was 14. It seemed very fitting and if ever there was a good choice of funeral song I’d say this is it

[@bobmerlington1330]

this will be played at my funeral as well. such a beautiful song. vastly misunderstood

[@worldsbestaquarium08]

Same

[@Mdh42-y9i]

Yes me too on that I want played at mines too

[@J.B.-pq8hj]

I hope you can this hear also…😊

[@alandavies55]

This song was the soundtrack to my courtship with my late wife, when she passed away it just had to be played at her funeral 14yrs ago, and it will be played at mine in due course. Nice to think it will still be around long after that.

[@adelheidsnel5171]

So sorry for your loss

[@JWA4Life1]

I hold it true, whate'er befall; I feel it when I sorrow most; 'Tis better to have loved and lost Than never to have loved at all. Alfred Tennyson

[@jayluciano80]

oh yeah it will,.

[@SisterDogmata]

Hope you're doing okay.

[@fbessone76]

Please accept a hug from a far and unknown man

[@mfundroid1116]

Damn, they didn't have to go so hard with that cowbell. Absolute highlight of the song. God bless the cow who let the band borrow it.

[@1tballen]

My little brother has been to MANY B.O.C. concerts and when he was diagnosed with inoperable cancer this music gave him solace and peace in his final moments

[@sharpasaneraser]

It would be a nice song to go out on.

[@redherronrecords]

Sorry too, man. Glad the music helped though. Much loves! :)

[@oldschoolhero2006]

God Bless your Brother. he's in a much better place now & smiling down on you. treasure your memories & by all means reach out to him in prayer sessions. he'll be happy to hear from you. until you see him again in Heaven.

[@thomasposlusny9687]

are you still with the living? if not RIP.

[@juliahancock378]

sorry to here that man rip.

[@Daoriginalfunkeymonk3y]

This song gives me memories I don't even have

[@napoleondynamite4148]

Homicidal Thots yeah good feeling

[@juancamaney4420]

Homicidal Thots I know what you mean.

[@bans1]

Homicidal Thots 💀

[@keithray9421]

More cowbell

[@reecejoseph4158]

Power of nostalgia even if it's someone else's

[@joekritz4227]

One of the best songs ever written.

[@tubian323]

It's pretty great but I don't know, needs more cowbell!🤣🤣

[@williamolson7775]

I agree with you totally it just needs more cowbell

[@sharonwlazlo7472]

What's cowbell?

[@Pigeon_z]

​@@sharonwlazlo7472it can be used as an instrument

[@williamolson7775]

@@sharonwlazlo7472 watch The skit from Saturday night live with Christopher Walken add the song fear the reaper then you will understand

[@2468pebble]

Love the way they acknowledged the Byrds as inspiration

[@guessundheit6494]

Many never grasp the song's message: The reaper doesn't bring pain, he ends it. Death isn't something to be feared. Enjoy living, then welcome death when it comes.

[@neo-filthyfrank1347]

cringe

[@joshuachristian7727]

The reaper is God’s best servant.

[@littleripper312]

People don't fear dying they fear the suffering beforehand. They also fear dying before they get to accomplish their potential. I don't think many people fear dying peacefully in old age.

[@hankpikuni7024]

I just want more cow bell

[@joshuachristian7727]

The cow has to show up, first.

[@starsandcacti]

I love the sustained wail of the guitar even after the solo is over, it’s like a flatline, shows the theme of death beautifully

[@davidcampkin9708]

agreed

[@gugamanga762]

it's also about saturn and the occult/esoteric relation it has with time, it's nature of transcendence.

[@davidcampkin9708]

Yeah one of my favourite songs I also love hotel California lots to learn from that one too

[@gypsyincolortarotofficial2787]

Wow great observation

[@charlesmiller7050]

Exactly

[@kurtbader9711]

There is no other song like this. A Masterpiece of a rock song. People will be listening to this as long as there are people. Thanks Buck and BOC.

[@jreality9875]

Listening to this in 1996 at 20 was better than 46 now more mystic then

[@tractordave9300]

I’m on my tractor working right now and took a break and I can tell you I’m listening to the whole album! BTW I’m 62

[@union310]

Listen to Spanish train the album by Chris de Burgh

[@ShawnJonesHellion]

people were invented in 1980 an the world is about to shut down. there will be plenty more computer auto generated music next game

[@maydenden1]

Of course, you need people to play the song. If there were no people who's gonna play it, a kangaroo?

[@GattoriSancho]

A toast to Keanu Reeves ! Thanks for inspiring us

[@ohnobro1424]

I love how well this song has aged. It’s going on 46 years old now yet it is still iconic nowadays. Absolutely timeless.

[@bettieboop77]

They are opening for Deep Purple at the Hard Rock in S. Fla - can't wait!

[@ohnobro1424]

@@bettieboop77 wow Blue Oyster Cult AND Deep Purple? Dayum!

[@ohnobro1424]

@Hunter Vonnegut k

[@leawise7919]

I am 51 my Parents had this Album, what a great song... I took it 😀

[@thresamatthews9096]

Oh, wow! I love that song!

[@shellywatson9845]

This is one of my favorite songs from the 70's. I always thought it was about suicide. In further reading about the song, I learned that Donald Roeser said he never intended the song to be about suicide. He said it's about imagining you can transcend life in terms of your spirit, and that your spirit will prevail. He was diagnosed with a heart condition at a young age, and thinking about his own immortality, that we will all face. He was wondering if he would be reunited with loved ones in the afterlife. It's more about not fearing death because the spirit and love will transcend and prevail.

[@georgelebreton3177]

@Shelly Watson ; Thank you for sharing this actually very meaningful background-history of this truly heavenly song!👍❤ I kinda already thought of its greater spiritual meaning and value, than 'merely' as a romanticised reference to a 'love-couple suicide' (which on its own has its rights; suicide IS to be taken seriously and is (emotionally) to be taken in respect...), yet I was not sure.. Thanks to you, I will now fully enjoy the romantic and very spiritual quality of this supreme song!👌 BTW kind greetings from San Diego, CA🇺🇸!

[@zandarx]

it isnt about suicide although that's a noble path... but it just means that nature is what is... not evil like we are,,, seasons dont fear the reaper.. meaning that life is death...

[@georgelebreton3177]

@@zandarx That is a very intresting interpretation and point of view that you offer here! Respect! And I appreciate that and thank you for it! Although I'm not religious nor church-going, I personally am kinda spiritual, and I do believe in a supreme, omnipotent (celestial) being that has caused the 'big bang' and consequently has created the universe and also ultimately this earth, ánd also mankind. What you say about nature (besides mankind) being fundamentally good (opposed to evil) and 'unspoiled' in its origins, I concur. It is mankind that definitely changed life on earth profoundly and almost completely. But I personally believe in spiritualism and spirituality; and that teaches me that, in nature, indeed, nothing is black or white, it just 'IS', in its very essence, to its true core. Mankind and how they have evolved, etc..., thát's something totally different, but that topic belongs to my personal belief-system, and I don't think I should bother you with that, right?!😉

[@zandarx]

@@georgelebreton3177 Kind soul Thank you for your words and youre not bothering at all! its a pleasure to get a great interpretation and well meant words of understanding instead of what we normally get from the Internet Shout Factory... lol... and i know its not a popular view to accept suicide.. i myself lost a friend a few weeks ago, a paramedic actually, to suicide and while I am sad, I comfort from the notion that he came to a decision that he felt he was no longer needed, as tragic as it is. I wish I could have been there for him but he was simply too far away. A Marcus Aurelius said (paraphrased) You were born because the world had need of thee, so to die is simply a change of state as the world needs you in some some other form"> Not easy but we have to find some meaning in that. All the best, stay safe

[@georgelebreton3177]

@@zandarx Thank you, you're very kind! Really! And you are right about how many people still treat suicide as a kind of shame; which of course, is absolutely not right at all! I am very sorry for your loss, dear friend. I whole-heartedly offer you my condolances. I feel really sorry for his sad and untimely passing. And somehow I also remain hopeful for your friend's destiny! Let's hope he has found peace now, in every way. He must have had to face a truly painful and impossible fate (even if that was only in his own mind). I think it must have also asked some kind of real courage to eventually take the step which he obviously took. In hind-sight we can all lament and feel deeply affected about his final choice, but actually, we can only try to accept it and respect him for taking 'responsibility' for his own life (and all that was unbearably hard to continue on living with, from his point of view). Sometimes life doesn't leave you with much else than despair; and it is through such (personal) desperate feelings and thoughts, that some (very) drastic and even fatal decisions are made.. I'm sincerely convinced that one has to respect someone's ultimate choice, however we feel so sad and opposed against it.. In your case it IS a beloved friend's last wish.. (as in how he must have perceived his (whole) life at that very saddening, incredibly cruel point in time..). Acceptance will come one day (soon), but keep faith in it that you guys WILL meet again, and that all this (=this chaotic, incompassionate, hard, hurtful and sometimes even inhumane life) will only be a sad but very distant memory.. I sincerely hope it may turn out so to be, one beautiful day. My family and I, myself, have lost my 18-year old nephew (my sister's son) in a similar way, almost 11 years ago. I'm sure you can imagine what kind of emotional, psychological pain and shock that deplorable happening has caused us... And still, after all this time, he remains loved and somehow present in our lives... I like your quoting about how suicide can be viewed. It IS hope-giving and kind. Thanks! And have a nice day, my friend! You too; keep faith, stay safe, stay well!!!👍👋 Edit: Clarity

[@bossanova3526]

This is the most beautiful song ever written about death.

[@rickcochran6063]

I think "It Is Well With My Soul" might be better. Look up what it's about.

[@eddzetarabbit]

Cowbell: *tonk* *tonk* *tonk* *tonk* *tonk* *tonk*

[@Paghmani1sher]

Its about saturn

[@Paghmani1sher]

@@barbaraj.6309 nope

[@pavlenikolic3270]

your truth isn't the universal truth

[@jamesfreaksyouout1395]

This song keeps me sane

[@finalistburrito2499]

I scrolled for a long time trying to find lyrics. I didn't find 'em, so here you are! All our times have come Here but now they're gone Seasons don't fear the reaper Nor do the wind, the sun or the rain, we can be like they are Come on baby, don't fear the reaper Baby take my hand, don't fear the reaper We'll be able to fly, don't fear the reaper Baby I'm your man La, la, la, la, la La, la, la, la, la Valentine is done Here but now they're gone Romeo and Juliet Are together in eternity, Romeo and Juliet 40, 000 men and women everyday, Like Romeo and Juliet 40, 000 men and women everyday, Redefine happiness Another 40, 000 coming everyday, We can be like they are Come on baby, don't fear the reaper Baby take my hand, don't fear the reaper We'll be able to fly, don't fear the reaper Baby I'm your man La, la, la, la, la La, la, la, la, la Love of two is one Here but now they're gone Came the last night of sadness And it was clear she couldn't go on Then the door was open and the wind appeared The candles blew then disappeared The curtains flew then he appeared, saying don't be afraid Come on baby, and she had no fear And she ran to him, then they started to fly They looked backward and said goodbye, she had become like they are She had taken his hand, she had become like they are Come on baby, don't fear the reaper

[@luciferfallenangel666]

I think I saw it somewhere around here last week, and was starting to search it but got this the 3rd comment 😂

[@finalistburrito2499]

@@luciferfallenangel666 another comment DEFINITELY exists but I made this one for the convenience of others

[@Robin-jk6wz]

The lyrics are now two comments below yours lmao.

[@micspics03]

Never missed nor misunderstood a word ever, sorry you did. Different generations but all cool ❤

[@sobeksrecviem7275]

thanks

[@mikecole1664]

My Grandfather died when he was 59. My Father died when he was 59. I've been 59 for about 10 weeks. Lately I've been reading/watching a lot about people who died when they were 59. Not looking for this, "just" come across it. Someone said to me that death is THE adventure. No one alive really knows what happens when we die, until we die. And then we see the big mystery. Made 60. Ya'll are awesome. Thank you for your prayers and good wishes 😊 I'm so grateful for all your prayers and positive energy. I've come to the conclusion that whatever age a person lives to, what matters is to be a decent person. Made 65 🎉 3 stents and a hip replacement. As long as they have some spare parts around I’m good 😅

[@yaribins5754]

Well that's the beauty of this song it sounds like who cares about living we'll die in the end but it shows the beauty of death and how love trancends death

[@chrisingignoli3100]

That may not be your destiny. Remember Oedipus...

[@mikecole1664]

@@chrisingignoli3100 That's optimistic🙄

[@chrisingignoli3100]

@@mikecole1664 Just saying, " Dont think to much into it. That may not be your journey. Oedipus worst fear became his reality because he made it so....

[@chrisingignoli3100]

I was born on the 18th. I have 2 daughters born on the 18th. Sometimes you've got to let it ride!

[@jellyfishjack4534]

It takes a lotta balls knowing you’re about to drop the best song in the history of the world

[@kJones56]

Yessir is it just me or does it sound like dont fear the reafer

[@jellyfishjack4534]

This IS a 70s band, so maybe that is what they’re saying!

[@popeofsimps2924]

actually it takes a lotta bells

[@SylkaChan]

OMFG, 1976

[@crangismcbasketball6062]

I mean it’s good, but it just needs more cowbell

[@fredrickdenning7328]

Commented on this video previously but I gotta comment again. I'm 20 now, and my god this song is just a mood. Being raised a christian, i feel like I got raised with a sort of fear of death. Sometimes, it's hearing a song like this that helps alleviate those fears. Death is natural, but what matters is life. I have a lot of life left, I'm not even halfway done. Hell, I got a lot ahead of me. And when my ticket eventually does get punched, I'll know that my time has come and the end is simply a release. But that release shouldn't happen for a long time yet. Fight to the last breath. Do not go gentle into that good night.

[@ebinmolloy7596]

I remember when this song came out in 1976. Unlike me, it has aged tremendously well!

[@TheSkyPriestess]

Classiest comment on youtube.

[@nah6430]

This song is the same age as one of my cars

[@audiodood]

oh

[@natebeach]

Awesome. And this song came out when I was born, '76. 😎

[@StonedPony1]

I was still in the Army back then and this song was played a lot by all of us.

[@josejalaeno73]

I’m really not a fan of most BOC songs, but I’ve gotta hand it to them, this is really an almost perfect song, it’s hauntingly catchy and timeless. Kudos to them

[@redskies4530]

Hi I recommend a song called 'Where I Come From' By Robert Nix

[@astroturf2957]

Listen to then came the last days of may by these guys it slaps

[@circuitbreaker08]

It would've been better with more cowbell

[@FUCKINGENIOUS]

How dare you

[@josejalaeno73]

@Evan Hodge ??? I never said they write bad songs, just that, personally, most of their stuff isn’t my taste. And while I do play guitar, bass, drums, piano/keyboard, violin, etc, I fully realize that all of these guys are way more talented than I’ll ever be. My comment was not meant as a dig at the band at all. Hell, I even complimented this song and called it almost perfect, which is pretty much the highest compliment I’ll ever give anything. So I’m not really sure where you’re coming from.

[@theshape3370]

John carpenter is a genius. Not just for Halloween but for putting this song in Halloween, some of the lyrics eerily mirror the movie and Michael Myers as a force of nature like the wind and rain. “The curtains flew and then he appeared” always gives me chills.

[@tupacgaming5307]

Also as a foreshadowing in Scream they play a cover of it when Billy was first introduced.

[@opresiga]

@@tupacgaming5307 I realized this not too long ago while watching Scream. Blew my mind.

[@tupacgaming5307]

@@opresiga for real I love rewatching it and discovering new little details everytime

[@g-pr]

It‘s also part of the Soundtrack for the original Zomieland movie.

[@H_Grunt]

Genius little detail and it's the little things that count.

[@fishnugget3672]

I love the riff at 2:42

[@scudder991]

No joke. One of the greatest rock songs of all time.

[@DeckofLies]

Yes joke. Needs more cowbell

[@scudder991]

@@DeckofLies I'll never forgive Will Farrell

[@maydenden1]

@@DeckofLies Why don't you wear a cowbell around yer neck so y'all wud stop complainin

[@theodoreritola7641]

And the 70s had a huge amount of great songs like this one ,,,

[@devinosland359]

You can drop the "rock" part, one of the best songs ever bar none

[@seabossgaming5405]

Coming to this song today in honor of my father who passed this morning... he didn't Fear the Reaper... Rest in Peace

[@viper62967]

So sorry for your loss. Best wishes to you and yours.

[@markkinkel5060]

Sorry to hear of your loss brother. But you're pops had great taste in music.Rip rocker!

[@joashsoobramoney6818]

I lost mine 3 months ago.. his love for music inspired me to pursue a career in music and never stopped supporting me until he died. it does get better but I gets worse before it does. Stay strong!

[@arisking966]

I'm sorry for you loss. Keep him close to your heart and in your memories and he'll always be there with you.

[@PumpkinMaster98]

I am very sorry for your loss, losing a parent is hard. Lost my dad at a young age. best of luck to you and don’t fear the reaper friend prayers sent 🙏

[@SoupSlayer94]

The cowbell really adds great depth to the sound. You can tell the musician is really exploring the space.

[@stevenpolley6691]

More cow bell!

[@caroll-Jellymanoffspri]

😂

[@ouestlelivre]

while wearing a tight brown knit shirt

[@mirmahmood2619]

I’ve got a fever…….

[@Matt.Thompson.1976]

Nice

[@shanoncoulombe5508]

my dad loved this song so much now he has to sing it in heaven...rest in peace dad

[@stinkmeaner6969]

ill have to see a death certificate to verify that bud you could be lying

[@Justamanwidaplan]

Tf?​@@stinkmeaner6969

[@Justamanwidaplan]

Hope your dad is living up there good

[@ulysees1151]

As someone, who at times has fought so hard against the call of suicide, I find this song to be strangely calming and empowering

[@squamish4244]

If you take the fear out of suicide you can actually feel better. It seems counterintuitive but anything that reduces anxiety can only help you. Speaking from my own unfortunately extensive experience in these matters.

[@TheChadPad]

You can fight death. Fear drives us to suicide. The ultimate fear is fear of death. The paradox is it drives us to it, because we simply can't live in fear of it any longer. But if you don't fear death, you fear nothing

[@roxanneolson5683]

I also fight the call of suicide and find this song empowering

[@nascarkidvideos3358]

As someone who has also attempted suicide I feel the same way about this song

[@BakedNConfused]

Eat steak .

[@LeftIsBest001]

_"You may be a king or a little street sweeper, but sooner or later you dance with the Reaper.."_ - Death, Bill & Ted

[@themusicman5281]

I'm ready for the reaper, i wont fear it

[@connor2196]

Jordan Evans bad ass

[@themusicman5281]

Thanks, the reaper may take my soul away from me whenever he wants but all i have to day is he wont take me without a fight hahaha

[@connor2196]

Jordan Evans Count me in on kickin some ass

[@Knhtwolf]

I drive a street sweeper too

[@echobase1648]

When I was a DJ back in the late 70's into the 80's I worked at an AM / FM combo. The AM was a classic-traditional country format, while the FM was a rock-top 40 format. We had two rules: Never play "Sunday Morning Coming Down" by Johnny Cash on Sunday morning and never play "Don't Fear the Reaper" after 10 PM. Management was afraid a listener would commit suicide. Strange but true...

[@AFlyingMayMay]

Eerie

[@ronj4727]

Probably a very wise decision.

[@jimmyd1337]

I used to listen to Sunday Morning Coming Down every Sunday morning at work

[@echobase1648]

@@jimmyd1337 You sir are no doubt a Jedi Master!

[@omedonnie]

Why not. We can be like they are LOL

[@RRr-qn3ue]

Such a simple guitar riff, but unmistakably one of the best.

[@BIGJUNK1MILLION]

“The curtains blew and then he appeared…” Gives me fucking chills.

[@jordanperez4427]

Fuuuck yeah

[@josebro352]

The Dark Man aka The Walking Dude

[@franciscorodriguez7632]

"Saying 'Don't be afraid'"

[@hawk3088]

Me to

[@brianmonayong2769]

Same here man! Fucking genius.

[@psychedeli_]

it's hard to believe that some people will live their entire life without hearing this song

[@willmoore7582]

Pity them their loss then forgive them their reason..

[@emrepeep6903]

and you'll might live your entire life without hearing a song you would like as much as this, it's not a big deal

[@KatMoreland-mp3br]

I know riiiiiiight!

[@_GatoradeMeBitch]

luckily this is in maaaany movies and shows

[@v1p1991]

They need more cowbell in their lives.

[@saskiaviking9447]

These dudes really woke up one day and decided to make the best song in history

[@imtheboss1826]

No it's about his wife's cancer diagnosis.

[@rtlthemusician5598]

It would be the best song in history if it had just a little more cowbell

[@aldosigmann419]

@@imtheboss1826 Actually it’s not son - this just you being a silly drama queen. Try and have some dignity for once…

[@Deadbeatcow]

@@rtlthemusician5598 real funny joke, bozo

[@matthewneufer1758]

@Tejesh Patel its better

[@christopherlindholm6548]

I hear the cowbell!!

[@forevercandace714]

Was always obsessed with this song growing up in the 80s, my husband and I just thought it was beautiful, so it was our wedding song, we were married in 2001, and I lost him in 2013..... ❤ Ten years ago yesterday actually.

[@sleepyfilipino]

It sounds like he's one of the few good people to have been able to grace the Earth with his life. I can only hope to achieve something as good as what he had with you, in my own life. I'm glad and happy you two, were able to create and share those amazing experiences for and with each other. And I can only hope and try to be as nearly as happy. Please, take care.

[@karengordon642]

❤

[@spaceclown7650]

Awesome choice for a wedding song.

[@nomadicmirror3660]

Wouldn't it be 12? 1-13 is 12, not ten.

[@forevercandace714]

@@nomadicmirror3660 ten years ago I lost him... We were married 12 yrs

[@beamondo]

My Mom and Sister had just died. This song consoled me. Took me away into another place. Thank you.

[@nyvatrinigurl4743]

My condolences 😕

[@Sick_Boy_Rick74]

I’m so very sorry. I wanted to hear this song because I was thinking about my Mom , who passed in February of 2021. She loved this song and it does bring me some comfort listening to it from time to time. Again, my sincerest condolences. Losing a loved one is one of the worst experiences a person can go through, as well as losing a sibling. 😢💔🙏🏽

[@jamesgannon6192]

You Will See Them Again… Faith ❤️

[@Soundofsilver2007]

❤

[@unionjack3836]

what a psycho sais that in the net?

[@SockMonkeyPal7]

I seriously had no idea that the cowbell was in the actual song. This is such a work of art.

[@fredmercury1314]

Needs more cowbell.

[@gamertrub]

Needs more cowbell

[@wolfionmarine3381]

word i would rock the hell out of a cow bell

[@CDDguy]

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

[@hexrtromxnce]

Nah same

[@nightwing_007]

2:54 goosebumps 🎉

[@ethang2494]

The fact that there is comments and views coming in every day just shows how good and how long legendary songs like these are gonna last

[@tanaka5395]

Yes Ethan G you know it

[@PaulieWalnuts1776]

I hate how YT disabled comments on so many videos. We need a new platform to watch videos and listen to music. People forget that YT wasn’t up until 2006 and there were streaming platforms that came before it.

[@ssteiner1953]

@@PaulieWalnuts1776 it's not only KZbin turning off the comments. Sometimes it's the poster

[@drzombie9115]

Yes, I definitely agree with Ethan.

[@jazzynomad]

I love that we can all come together on KZbin and not only groove on this music, but share with each other as well......TOTALLY AWESOME!!! PEACE & LOVE!

[@RetroLugia]

My dad passed away 2/17/18 from a blood infection, and in the weeks leading up to his death he would have Alexa play this song. I can hear him saying “Alexa, play don’t fear the reaper” “now playing the reaper by blue oyster cult” “Alexa, volume up” then him jamming to this. It’s eerie that he started it just before passing but hey, the universe works in mysterious ways. I’m glad I got to see him with a smile on his face, lost in the music, tapping his foot, and the look of surprise on his face when he finally noticed me standing there jamming too. RIP daddio, you’ll always be loved.

[@massdebated]

I almost died of this very same thing after a surgery left a plastic tube and almost died. I got sick... like never felt that sick... called an ambulance and had I not and went to sleep I would not be alove now. I was in the hospital for 3 months on a daily antibiotic that smellled like model glue... it was pretty rough.

[@RetroLugia]

@@massdebated sorry yo hear you want through that, but glad you're still here to speak about it.

[@dinclusivenihilus9828]

Your dad sounds like he was really rad guy. RIP

[@RetroLugia]

@@dinclusivenihilus9828 he definitely was. Lived a tough life, but it didn't take his spirit! Thanks for the kind words.

[@floorman7076]

@Joseph Wilson Um... you should kind of check what you're implying by "you’ll see him again soon!". yikes

[@SumOrangez]

my grandpa, who sadly died of cancer in 2022 said this was his favorite song. i can’t blame him honestly, it’s a great song! everytime i hear this song i think of him. RIP papa.

[@trouble7604]

Rip papa 🙏🏽

[@ducc7572]

Same here. Father passed away of cancer in July 2022 and he loved this song.

[@danielstone4555]

@@trouble7604 This song was in Halloween

[@moleqle]

@@danielstone4555The Stand Stephen King.

[@fuzzywzhe]

How old was he? I'm 53. This was a song during my youth. Was he much older than I am? This music seems inaccessible to a much older man. This is a song about teenage suicide, they even make reference to Romeo and Juliet. It was denounced in the day because it was heavily implying teenage suicide.

[@Gh0st-Bunny]

2025 check in

[@bradygibson9588]

yes!

[@agentblakk7096]

Guardians of the Galaxy had a game that used this song masterfully

[@joshuatanashis6311]

🫡

[@forestwitch13]

💚

[@LvDalek]

👋

[@MegaJSK123]

Just had a night out in the the city, my mate blasted this beautiful piece of music in the car ride home! 👌

[@LunarNoire]

Your mate is freaking AWESOME!

[@jamjnr7391]

One of my favs smoke spliffs to it

[@RobertsonIsland]

Thats... ominous

[@leffphield]

@@jamjnr7391 😯

[@leffphield]

@@LunarNoire 😄

[@peterrech9563]

Just a group of students in Stony Brook Long Island made this. And today, still magnificant !! Over fifty years later.

[@GeorgeDimich-k3e]

I was 18 when this came out. It rocked then and now

[@suellensheppard9734]

I lived on Long Island for a while as a kid. Didn’t want to leave

[@toddhumphries1371]

Long live this Classic, it's already 50, at least 100 more years!

[@philippemuyard2124]

Indémodable

[@lou-cidmire3065]

I love how around 3:30 the guitar devolves into what sounds like the "beeeeeep" of an EKG machine when a person's heart has stopped beating, and the music swells up again along with it. Gave me the vibe of some euphoric death moment, release and freedom. Who knows if it was intentional but that's how it struck me. Art!!

[@doughboy4624]

That's awesome. I honestly never noticed until you pointed it out

[@chrischandler889]

I was very high listening to this song years back. Maybe 20 years back. Im 41. Anyway I don't know why but that part tripped me out and everytime i listen to this song i remember having that trippy feeling when that part of the song comes up.

[@lgd1974]

You'll appreciate this video breaking down the production of the song kzbin.info/www/bejne/jH6adaVjgMqdqKM

[@patricklongshanks378]

Never interpreted it like that! That adds a whole new dimension to the song.

[@whoknows111]

Eric Bloom uses an electronic bow (ebow) to sustain that note for that long. It would keep going until the batteries ran out, but I like your analogy of the EKG flatline.

[@RobertArellano-i3o]

Long hair and I grew up as hippie in the 70's born in the 60's that was a good time for the youth even back then

[@markalexander3659]

Still one of my very favourite verses of all time: Came a last night of sadness And it was clear she couldn't go on! Then the door was opened and the wind appeared, The candles blew and then disappeared, The curtains flew and then he appeared, Said "Don't be afraid, Come on, Baby" And she had no fear And she ran to him And they started to fly They looked backward and said "Goodbye" She had become like they are She had taken his hand She had become like they are Come on, Baby, don't fear the Reaper!

[@JoannaCubana]

❤

[@nazarenel.kinman5531]

Instantly clearly welcome I'm a dimension

[@keithcanatsey9823]

Yep. That last verse gives me chills. Especially at the part where the duet voice reenters, because it represents the reentrance of her ghost beloved, if I am not mistaken.

[@fiyum333]

yeah same here

[@dianelopez1353]

As my dearest friend lost her life to cancer; her last day reaching out to the Lord because she couldn't go on. RIP Monica and the way this f***d up world is I may see you sooner than later. This song makes me cry every damn time.

[@RedRedMCmusic]

Song hits me with a feeling I cannot explain. It’s like remembering a memory that was only in a dream and you miss it.

[@austinrodney7841]

Well said! I know the feeling all to well…………..

[@redhillfarm5017]

It is a dream state song for me also!

[@celticdeamon567]

Heaven lost

[@bestofworld90]

Same!! When I first heard it I thought it was a part of me for the longest time then I realized I just got introduced to this song haha

[@maydenden1]

I think you're still asleep

[@dorisperez-cano6090]

I'm honoring my mom by listening to this song as she loved it. She wasn't afraid of death. RIP my best friend.

[@TheRealBlackula]

❤❤❤❤

[@robco1727]

thats shitty man im sorry

[@kevinstachovak8842]

People don't realize how much the death of a parent can affect a person...My boss's wife and my mom died on the same day. My boss got a week's paid vacation off and I had to work right through my mother's death, no time off was granted to me (my work doesn't consider the death of a parent to be traumatic)...Yeah my mom was my best friend too. I feel for your loss, it's not easy

[@LYLEWOLD]

Sorry for your loss.

[@dorisperez-cano6090]

Thank you. Its ABSOLUTELY awful

[@JulianaBlewett]

Classics are classic for a reason

[@F1-Passion]

The deep dark vibes of this song is just beautiful

[@themistermax]

Kinda reminiscent of Pink Floyd.

[@ghodius]

It's the first gothic rock song. The Cure were definitely taking notes

[@shortallliam3142]

Well said, Buddy!😁

[@MaureenOwens-u3p]

I Agree with you on that note Enjoy it😊❤ your DJ MO😊

[@snookerb6777]

It’s about the changing of the seasons

[@LngRnge308]

My dad passed this morning. He loved this song. Rest easy, may we see each other again in paradise.

[@drh-ov7eq]

Stay strong

[@janiecadenalandazuri4660]

No murió, vivirá siempre en tu corazón, un abrazo a la distancia desde Quito Ecuador

[@mikemezzy7221]

So sorry for your loss. I know the feeling all too well.

[@kaitlinmontgomery8166]

Does it get even a little bit easier? I am going to lose my dad soon 😔

[@LngRnge308]

@@kaitlinmontgomery8166 yes, as long as you have faith.

[@FuriousPsyOp]

Blue Oyster Cult: Let's make a song so badass that we could literally throw a cow bell innit and people wouldn't mind.

[@aestheticstatue7289]

Let's rip off*

[@michaelmyers8596]

Imagine if they put cowbell in Heavy Metal: The Black And Silver, haha.

[@chriswendi3825]

Aesthetic Statue what’d they rip off

[@MrMkayultra]

Yes

[@Shamanzetti]

@VeteranCape yes there is.

[@gillesdufaux5519]

One of the nicest songs forever

[@edvineyard1143]

My brother died in 1981 and I listened to this song all the way down to the hospital. I saw BOC in concert on row 1 and this song is always in my heart.

[@personaldove]

You just made me tear up sir!

[@yellowroses6022]

I was born in 1981 😔

[@user-lo1wf9nk4v]

sorry about your brother

[@claudiogringo9505]

Ricordo struggente..

[@LoriPARK1111-u1b]

Awwww 💕💕💕💕

[@joeS163]

This song makes me feel nostalgia for times I wasn’t even alive, and places I’ve never seen.

[@billkunick9422]

I've often felt as if I'd been born in the wrong decade.

[@thebeardedseeker5633]

that might be because you were alive during that time; it's just that your soul was in its previous body.

[@buckd8]

@@billkunick9422 It was a great time to be alive

[@johnnorris5333]

i was there those times are gone i hear them i remember the reverberations will never end

[@deadboy3646]

97 baby here, same bro. These were my parents days. I’ve been all over these since my mom passed last year.

[@Replican7]

a haunting masterpiece. literally one of the all time greatest songs.

[@JJONNYREPP]

Not enough cow bell....

[@WillsDad2012]

I agree not nearly enough cowbell

[@JJONNYREPP]

@@WillsDad2012 Blue Oyster Cult - (Don't Fear) The Reaper (Audio) 1746pm 16.9.23 the bane of popular music is that they don't imbue their compositions with enough cowbell... or bass in the drum monitor. ahaha...

[@Agekka]

This song makes me feel calm and safe

[@dirgeisdead8141]

"a song so catchy that most people probably don't listen to the lyrics, but they should." ~ Gmanlives

[@wybub]

A man of culture I see.

[@danielaevans9331]

BATEMAN

[@femstora]

Not enough songs about accepting suicide

[@pirateradio808]

this

[@GrandMasterFreshMpls]

Need more cowbell!

[@stumbling]

I'm still not sure whether this song is incredibly sad or uplifting.

[@williamchristman1165]

+CowLunch the song is whatever you want it to be

[@NEWSUPERCHARGER2001]

+CowLunch I love how it can make you feel both melancholy and uplifted all at once.

[@lapcsanka]

+CowLunch That's my life

[@johndegruchy5372]

+CowLunch I have it on a CD of the 10 to play at my funeral, after Comfortably Numb and followed by Stairway to Heaven.

[@MrMikadelic]

+Davitofratito It's hard to limit a CD to only 10 that define your life and say what you want people to hear. Rock is the beginning, but it'll end in a Beethoven piano sonata, and include a number by Django Reindhardt and perhaps John Coltrane. Comfortably Numb is just to ease the tension and get everyone laughing!

[@CHROMIUMHEROmusic]

To me this song feels like turning the page onto a new chapter in your life. Something has ended, something that will be missed, but something else, something new and scary and beautiful, is beginning

[@jayhenderson8483]

My most beloved boyfriend payed this so often maybe he meant "dont fear the reaper I am your man" He was mine forever. He died aged 52.

[@discodirk48]

Yeah it's the end of the human debt slave and now you have to assimilate into the Borg...resistance is futile. But some may look at as scary ...beautiful? Never

[@JJONNYREPP]

Blue Oyster Cult - (Don't Fear) The Reaper (Audio) 0406am 4.7.23 sounds like another band fronted by another michael singing for his supper. sat on his uppers.... supper's ready, sir, if you'd like to give it a rest. p.s excellent song which is what the topic of discussion is....

[@BrianConroy-k4r]

Put it with Steve Kings The Stand, Now we’re talking You’ll never forget this tune as long as you live ❤️❤️❤️

[@andrewleggott6821]

Beautiful guitar: ✅️ Beautiful drums: ✅️ Beautiful vocals: ✅️ Cowbell: ✅️

[@debdeb9880]

🎉🎉🎉🎉 Yessss 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@dcs244832]

I got to have more cowbell 😂

[@yanierperez4456]

@@dcs244832 I got a fever, I gotta have more cowbell, baby

[@HansGruever]

Yes yes yes and yes, I just gotta have more COWBELL!

[@kylel4799]

Somebody had to be that guy

[@matronmalice9867]

The older I get and the closer I get to death I think about this song a lot. I remember being a young girl listening to this song and running around the beach in the 70's. Blissfully unaware of the shitty world around me. Love this song.

[@edwardstarling1835]

Long island?

[@jakekrueger9464]

Depressing comment, but its true

[@westtrenton8274]

I'm not an emotional guy, but your comment made me cry.

[@matronmalice9867]

@@westtrenton8274 Oh wow. Sorry about that and thank you.

[@matronmalice9867]

@@edwardstarling1835 Sunny San Diego.

[@michaelmyers8596]

Don’t just stop at this song, listen to the entire album. You won’t regret it.

[@christianramirez7858]

I regret it, not enough cowbells!!

[@Ivan_apellidoyt]

A wise dude

[@elijah4621]

@SkeligMichael what

[@michaelmyers8596]

SkeligMichael But it’s nice to leave with a Tattoo Vampire.

[@EVL_GRN]

Hey Mikey

[@RainForestSoul]

This song takes me back to when I was 17. That was a long time ago. 48 years to be exact.

[@tharriesfanboy7382]

LYRICS: All our times have come Here, but now they're gone Seasons don't fear the reaper Nor do the wind, the sun, or the rain (We can be like they are) Come on, baby (Don't fear the reaper) Baby, take my hand (Don't fear the reaper) We'll be able to fly (Don't fear the reaper) Baby, I'm your man La, la la, la la La, la la, la la Valentine is done Here, but now they're gone Romeo and Juliet Are together in eternity (Romeo and Juliet) 40,000 men and women every day (Like Romeo and Juliet) 40,000 men and women every day (Redefine happiness) Another 40,000 coming every day (We can be like they are) Come on, baby (Don't fear the reaper) Baby, take my hand (Don't fear the reaper) We'll be able to fly (Don't fear the reaper) Baby, I'm your man La, la la, la la La, la la, la la Love of two is one Here, but now they're gone Came the last night of sadness And it was clear she couldn't go on Then the door was open, and the wind appeared The candles blew, and then disappeared The curtains flew, and then he appeared (Saying, "Don't be afraid") Come on, baby (And she had no fear) And she ran to him (Then they started to fly) They looked backward, and said goodbye (She had become like they are) She had taken his hand (She had become like they are) Come on, baby (Don't fear the reaper)

[@cads4737]

Q

[@joanbonnet8229]

Thank you

[@okthisisepic6273]

reading this and crying

[@yung1515]

Thank you!😮

[@CryptoBill777]

(And she had no fear). Who is Juliet to you? I'm rooting for her. To her I say "Don't be afraid."

[@mrs.i.one12]

This song is about facing the inevitable. The only thing that you can be sure of is death and taxes.

[@PirateofTarrytown]

death, taxes, and laundry baby

[@jacklyn6253]

my step dad said that saying very arrogantly all of the time and I remember him for that old saying

[@jacklyn6253]

My step dad was right. He died decades ago from complications of Lyme Disease and the Probate Court took out his taxes from his Estate. Believe it and it is like you saw it and it happened.

[@blakemcdermott249]

And people saying it needs more cowbell. Because it does. We need a drummer like Anthony barone on that cowbell

[@jacklyn6253]

@@blakemcdermott249 Because it does. WE NEED a drummer.....

[@tonyalvarez352]

64 years old and still enjoy listening to this song ,perfect sounds with all the instruments , listening to this Sept 1st 2024👍

[@arafel1776]

54 years old greek dude here

[@tjsurname119]

5th September 2024 - following up with this one Friend - GOD Bless ya from Australia kzbin.info/www/bejne/faSTZ2yao8l8j80

[@pedro-q1b5c]

​​​​​​​@@arafel1776sid & darla meme😂 valentine is gone people know they gone just say it don't be Alfred (she mad to him)☝️😁 40.000 thousend man & women everyday (breeding fun fish everyday) want to be like they are (she mad to him) ah baby IM your man 🤗🫂 love of two is one poeple know they gone very memorable Sarwono☝️😅

[@pedro-q1b5c]

​​​​​@@arafel1776 only Pixar animation form Andy & sid , and darla: just say it don't be Alfred (she Will mad to him) ☝️😅 love of two is one poeple know they gone🎸 ☝️😁

[@williamkinghorn3771]

It is perfect in every way

[@caroltoynbee3122]

In 1981 or 1982 I went to a concert in Hawaii. It was the strangest 2 bands. Jimmy Buffet opening for Blue Oyster Cult. Well you know who I went to see.

[@m.a3711]

this song just makes you feel good when you listen to it... its awesome.

[@gabrieltabares31]

Amen, brother.

[@apimpnamedslickback9533]

Yes brother

[@Underpassclown]

you guys are total masons

[@Underpassclown]

er

[@farmstinkpoopsmell6682]

ian

[@linkyyay]

In 2 years, this song turns HALF A CENTURY old. Kind of crazy that 50 year old music is still banging. Myself I'm 31 and I'm absolutely loving this since discovering it in my early teens.

[@ericbeast8325]

this song is one of my top ten favorite songs of all time. and I'm 23

[@lauramayfield5410]

You have good taste in music!

[@papenzo354]

Almost as if art doesn't age

[@dudeinadoughboy4327]

Just turned 24 and been rockin to this song for years :P

[@carl2591]

I am 65 and this was one of "our" theme songs growing up.. Also Boston, Poco, Rush to name few.. Welcome to rock n roll.. enjoy the ride.. :)

[@antoyal]

"The door was open and the wind appeared. The candles blew and then disappeared. The curtains flew and then He appeared." Granted they're just rhyming the same word, but *damn,* those are phenomenal lyrics.

[@peggyfranzen6159]

" Wuthering Heights"- Emily Bronte.

[@SheilaWalker-i6y]

Seen them in concert in the 70’s I’m 67 now a grandmaw and a great grandmaw and all my children love this music

[@Josephhhhh2077]

You were a teen at the time, I love to hear stories of the olden days, how was it

[@flare242]

Grand maw? I'm trying very hard to resist the temptation to make a gross joke. Dear lady, you seem to be a sweet person, so i will refrain from making that nasty pubescent joke.

[@SheilaWalker-i6y]

@@flare242 Sweetie I’ve heard them all !!!!!!!!