Boston- Foreplay/Longtime (First Listen)

[@telynns8490]

One of those rare albums where EVERY song was a hit. EVERY song got radio airplay.

[@fudhater8592]

"The singing was good" LOL only one of the greatest rock voices of all time

[@TexasMagnolia]

The best debut album ever. This album was recorded by two people. Tom Sholz and singer Brad Delp, in Tom’s basement.

[@rtwbikerider]

Texas Magnolia The story of Tom Scholz and the making of the debut Boston album would make anyone feel like a slacker. Other than the vocals and some drumming, Schulz did EVERYTHING. He designed and built the guitar and effects. He built the basement studio. He wrote the songs. He played nearly all of the instruments. He recorded and engineered the album. I believe that he acted as manager for the “group”. I wonder how involved he was in creating the cover art. It’s just an amazing accomplishment.

[@TexasMagnolia]

I KNOW! Since Reactions started, I am shocked that people aren’t shouting these facts! The most amazing album, put debut aside, by 2 People! No clue! To get true Reactions...Facts Need to be Known!

[@fudhater8592]

That's not accurate. Read the Wikipedia page, everyone in the band contributed on the recording.

[@kdbadk]

and Tom did it in his spare time while working as an engineer at Polaroid

[@bryanburton6087]

@@fudhater8592 "Let Me Take You Home Tonight" was written by Brad Delp and was the only song on the album to use the whole band while recording. It even sounds a bit different. The rest was pretty much 90% Sholz. Wikipedia's great and all but watch some documentaries and interviews. Peace

[@pdcrmr]

Guys, If you don’t have goosebumps listening to this, check each others’ pulse.

[@Matt..G]

What’s not to like about this song?! Thank you for your 4.0 and 4.5 ratings. Anything less would be blasphemy haha ... to me this is Guitar driven 70’s ‘Rock and Roll’ perfection 5.0 🤘🏼

[@jpmp1201]

It is quite good :) -JP

[@RareHarmony]

The first two albums of this band, every song was gold. No fillers. The second album (Don't Look Back) is one the most underrated in rock history in my opinion

[@giants9833]

One of the best debut albums ever. I really liked their second album "Dont look Back" also. You should do something from Meatloaf like "Bat out of Hell". That maybe the only other debut album that comes close to Boston in the 70s. Other choices from the 70s that were awesome would be Queen "Prophets song" or Styx "Castle Walls".

[@hacksaw5918]

This is one of those albums that you have to listen to the whole album it's just that good not bad song on it. The more you listen to it the more you like it. It is one of those rare things where your first impression is lower than the 5th time you have listened to it Probably still my favorite of all times!

[@histexasness]

The sounds invented just for this albumn is where the music you hear today came from. You just played a Pioneer for rock n roll and music today

[@66slynn]

Brad Delp was one of the best singers of all times....he’s definitely in my top 3. Robert Plant, Brad Delp & Steve Perry for me😍

[@somersetcace1]

This album was engineered so well for it's time that I used to use it to test car stereo sound with on cassette. The treble especially, is amazing. Helps they had an MIT grad engineering it. Scholz is an amazing guy.

[@jasonwilliams6005]

One of the greatest albums from start to finish.

[@JeromeDukes]

This song for me is a 5.0. Everything about it caters to my tastes musically, especially the scream'n/soaring guitar. Delp's vocals is awesome, the dropout to acoustic, with the hand clapping has such an impact, just makes you want to smile. Great review and thanks for reacting to this classic song. By the way, Alex Lifeson has a solo album called "Victor". One track on there is called "Shut Up" features his wife and her girlfriend. The lyrics are based on conversations wives have about their husbands when girls get together. It's hilarious and a must listen. Lastly, Manny threw out a challenge, stating as far as pure prog rock songs go, only Genesis has made the cut. The Boston song was not a pure prog song. I think Roundabout Yes or Digital Man Rush should make the cut.

[@kennethdias9988]

That Boston had more single hits than any other album I can think of

[@Golddust427]

Another good one, guys❗️Boston, Kansas & Styx were the “new” classic rock bands of the 70’s.

[@oliasofsunhillow7116]

Boston led the way with this album being their first and being radio oriented progressive rock and selling like they did! Styx and Kansas soon followed after they changed their formats, with The Grand Illusion and Point Of No Return!

[@justaguy2365]

@@oliasofsunhillow7116 as I like to say... when prog rock sold out and became stadium rock

[@oliasofsunhillow7116]

@@justaguy2365, yeah, between the bands and the record companies! The bands and artists were happy doing what they wanted to do at the time and the record companies allowed them their freedom! Then, they all wanted to be big acts selling millions of records and to sold out stadiums!

[@Golddust427]

Golden Blue "New" didn't mean better, in my opinion. Preferred Stones, Led Zeppelin & countless others to generic stuff.

[@oliasofsunhillow7116]

@@goldenblue2208, Kansas, Styx and Genesis, along with other bands did become mainstream, basically following Boston but they were still decent, just selling to a much broader audience!

[@adamblackwelder1963]

You can't go wrong with Boston's debut album.

[@kel5423]

Listening to a 70s rock song through an equalizer preset for rap. Doh!

[@robertvaughan1096]

K EL Has anybody noticed that the album cover Of those Spaceships if you turn them upside down They are actually guitars

[@moniqueleroux2198]

I was wondering why it sounded like feedback.

[@lightingprotogo]

The worst eq’d version of this I have ever heard. God awful compared to what it really sounds like. Muddy, bass buries the true mix. Tom Shultz would be seething if he heard this.

[@scarlettohara5030]

Brad Delp is one of the greatest rock vocalists in history....rock on guys! The 70s ruled! xo

[@tonyallen4265]

You guys are really good at this reaction thing. I always enjoy your banter and insights. Keep on doing classic rock. Love it!

[@jpmp1201]

Thank you Tony; really means a lot. -JP

[@ponytrekker9315]

I find it hard to believe that people never heard of this song it’s been on the radio every day since 1976.

[@sidecardog5244]

4 raised up lighters. The biggest radio hit of the seventies. Intro is very rarely played on the radio. you guys stay safe, hope the storm goes around ya'll. Recommend Heart's 'Baracuda' for a similar Stadium Rock feel (it's the cat's pajamas).

[@kimberlygrimm7007]

Yes please!! Heart is the best female rock group EVER 😘❤

[@jpmp1201]

Now that song I definitely know :) -JP

[@laurensmith6014]

Ok...a few suggestions so I can really see what you guys like and what you know. Styx-Lady, ELO-Do Ya, Grand Funk-American Band and I'm Your Captain, Moody Blues-Nights in White Satin, Eagles-In The City and Take It To The limit, Journey-Girl Cant Help It and Stone in Love, The Cars-Let's Go and Bye Bye Love, Pearl Jam-Jeremy, Temple of The Dog-Hunger Strike, Sweet-Fox on The Run, U2-New Years Day and Where The Streets Have No Name, Chicago-25 or 6 to 4 and I've Been Searching So long...just a few

[@HollowGolem]

Can't do the Eagles. They are notoriously aggressive blockers on KZbin.

[@rhwinner]

This album was created in Tom Scholzs basement, and he played all the instruments and produced. A MIT engineer student, he also built all the sound effects, and wrote the songs. The singer was brought in after the album was completed.

[@TexasMagnolia]

As a follow-up, I would highly recommend the great Joe Walsh -Rocky Mountain Way. Was a member (guitarist) for The Eagles, Joe is an accomplished musician and songwriter. Rocky Mountain is better live because he improves, and stops when he wants to. Then, he records a tongue in cheek to celebrity life in “Life’s Been Good” that’s “dope” as well and shows his personality. Thank you.

[@laurensmith6014]

"Rock and Roll Band"!!! Please check out "Amanda"...shows Brad's beautiful voice. I named my daughter after this song. The whole debut album is filled with hits.

[@jpmp1201]

Thats awesome; thanks Lauren

[@Mainecoonlady.]

Yes the best album of songs that are ALL hits. But for me it’s was the live performance. The arena goes dark. Silence. Foreplay. One top light center stage, then smoke machine starts. Foreplay... then as the final drums start, this massive stage spaceship rises to the top of the stage. It’s the spaceship in person, that appears on the album cover. And then... guitar. Fire tubes, and smoke. They have the most amazing set to back up the music. Confetti bursts, lasers, and Sholtz rising to the top of the stage wearing a long cape, the grabs a rope and does a Tarzan over our heads. Delps voice is amazing as the mic sort of hangs down to his head so he is looking up with his chest neck and head extended... full voice extension. Sholtz is amazing to watch as he goes from organ while wearing his guitar strapped to his back, switching from one to the other. Finally, the late 70s up to MTV, was Corporate Rock with bands like Journey, Kansas, Foreigner, Styx, etc. Music and albums were heavily “produced” and tours were amazing with elaborate sets and production gimmicks. Criticized by some by my favorite bands ever.

[@TheCorrectAnswer56]

Peter Gabriel - Rhythm Of The Heat because it brings out the animal in your soul! But really I think it's a unique song that will, if nothing else, be unlike anything you've heard before. Not to play it up or anything. Plus Gabriel was one of the songwriters on Firth Of Fifth which I know you liked a lot.

[@jimbricker4982]

What can one say about side one of Boston that hasn’t been said before. Imagine being 11 years old and having this explode from the radio when it was brand new: mind blown. Glad to see you discovering this further.

[@stlmopoet]

Yes! I was ten.

[@chuckcroasmun9498]

F Y I The lead guitarist Tom Sholz made his own guitar. He was a student at MIT. He’s from Toledo Ohio

[@jpmp1201]

Thats awesome

[@cat-o-matic]

Are y'all messing with me? Are y'all really messing with ME??? You know I can't be objective with my faves from the 60s and 70s. I'll impart what I can about this tune. Smash hit back in the day. Only criticism from folks back then was that it was over produced and was commercial "corporate rock". I think the production was cool. It gave the tune a clean, crisp sound. Most of it was recorded in guitarist Tom Scholz's home basement studio. What was so captivating back then was the unique tone of Scholz's guitar. Bottom line, it's an excellent tune and an all time classic. I'd go so far as to call it groovy and outta sight. Score 5.0 as nostalgia rules! (Speaking of rules, the rule was that during the transition from Foreplay to Long Time, as the buildup intensifies one would inhale and hold. Then when the tune drops on the drums and guitar one would exhale. Rules are important in maintaining social peace and tranquility.)

[@jpmp1201]

Hahaha, I love it. Thanks Ed

[@johnirving5949]

Just as a note about the power of this song, twenty years after it came out, any time I was in a club and the DJ played this, everybody stopped what they were doing, sang along, and clapped along.

[@jpmp1201]

Thanks for sharing that John; I love it!

[@ronjm945]

This album was a phenomenal album when it was released, every song was played on our terrestrial radio and was a major step forward in the evolution of rock and roll production values as well as guitar effects.

[@RU-HDD-4-HVN]

If you only knew more of the background and history....... great video and interesting reaction. The significance of this album is beyond monumental.

[@CoronaryArteryDisease.]

I absolutely love this band!

[@alisonmontana8895]

This was the first concert I ever went to, Sammy Hagar was the opening band, it was good, Boston was great, but there was almost 20 people on stage to make this sound, even though it was made by one musician and one singer.

[@ConChaz100]

Love the album cover UFO 's are guitars. LOVE this BAND.

[@AW-yj6md]

I knew you were digging it when that head was bopping during the guitar solo, and during foreplay you were like a maestro directing a symphony, that's what's so cool, and what struck me when I first heard this, other bands were doing the rock with a little over lay of classical, ELO did it, "Roll Over Beethoven ", Diadato, think thats their name, lol, been a while guys, some of my memory banks degraded, think Diadato did 2001 movie theme , sped it up threw in drums , keyboards, guitar, sounds cool, then there's "Classical Gas", song, forgot guy's name. Then there's Focus with "Hocus Pocus ", look at Edgar Winter's "Frankenstein ", is heavy prog, I guess you could say, but it's like one big oveture, then speaking of which, "Fool's Oveture", by Supertramp, everyone was doing that combo, but put they're own fingerprint on it, just like fingerprints, no two are alike. ,, do check out Diadato, they didn't get as big as ELO, but had a good run, the 70's, you've got a lot to cover in just that decade, was a renaissance going on. Enjoy, Peace ✌

[@jpmp1201]

Haha yeah this was awesome. Thanks A W! -jp

[@stephanevilleneuve9450]

Your face expressions & impressions reminds me myself when l discovered it at the end of the 70’s.

[@carlswenson5538]

A lot of the album was performed, mixed and recorded in Tom Sholz basement studio. Brad Delp vocals, Tom most everything else. Greatest debut album of all time. They were pretty lousy live because they couldn't reproduce that studio sound, they could play it, but not the same. Brad has passed, but Tom is still around. Many of his innovations are still used.

[@richardmartinez6057]

Goosebumps😲😜

[@Wolfncsupack42]

the perfect rock song

[@moniqueleroux2198]

Great light show guys!!! Where did you get that?

[@joepegel]

As someone who grew up with this music, I would consider the main song (Long Time) as standard 70's rock, just done really well. The intro however, (Foreplay) has a lot of progressive elements.

[@monickalynn4365]

Masterpiece! Is one of you drinking beer and the other milk? Just curious:-)

[@gustavocamargo9277]

PLEASE DO MARS VOLTA! It's a recent prog rock + post punk band. They have in general a complex sound that is also intuitive because it is very fun for the most part. I would recommend "Cygnus... Vismund Cygnus" because of less weirdness (watch for the sudden spike on the volume around 45 seconds and the 3 minutes of just "random" noises at the end), or if you want crazy awesome and frenetic production go for "Tetragrammaton". OR, for smaller song, maybe "Roulette Dares (the Haunt Of)" or something from it's album, with simpler production but still awesome.

[@grind18]

When it comes to Boston I love "Don't Look Back" song - theres something about refrain and solo part which is extension of refrain's theme. I'm wondering if it's the same with you...

[@peppernagre3126]

4.8 This is a classic. First like by the way. Get ready to wear that kilt. I feel like those drinks you guys had are catching up😉

[@jpmp1201]

Haha, maybe they did :D -JP

[@kwenchrishendriks6427]

Hi guy's. Thanks for this superb reaction to this song. I think this is one of the songs that made the 70's. One of the great ones, that free feeling songs. Nowerdays, don't think lots of these songs can or will be made. So, thanks again. May I suggest a song to react to?? The video version of Lazarus by David Bowie. Think you will be blown away.

[@jpmp1201]

Thanks you for watching!

[@Trev0r98]

i suspect these guys don't realize that they're listening to Tom Scholz - an MIT mechanical engineering graduate, BSME, who made his own home studio. Scholz also owns some patents from Polaroid (photography technology). Tom Scholz was a fan of Frederic Chopin, long before he made this recording. Is it any surprise that you hear these soaring guitar solos on this album? Yes, he was difficult to deal with. Most geniuses are.

[@fartpunch3937]

I'Can't believe you've never heard this track before....However, I'm so glad y'all got to experience this. It's one of my favorites of all time,

[@matthewlee6168]

Every track on this album is awesome--but y'all might try listening to 'Hitch a Ride', Let Me Take You Home Tonight', or 'Something About You'. By the way, we used to say things were 'dope' all the way back in the 80's.

[@missypredum1561]

I have seen them!. I left tickets at Clatk"s by the Bay. And had to go back and get my tickets.

[@stlmopoet]

Wow! Manny likes a song I know and like! 👍😁

[@kennethdias9988]

Ok guys Lazy off Machine Head by Deep Purple, Intro to and Sweet Jane off Rock and roll animal by Lou Reed.

[@32anna2538]

JP, you should listen to Don't Try to Tell Me by Wendy & Lisa, Tell Me by Shannon Penn, Magic by Pilot, and A Horse With No Name by America. You might know the last two.

[@floorticket]

I don't know about the rest of the English-speaking world in the mid-80s, but where I went to high school it was called "progressive rock" and it was a very small list of bands, and Rush was not on it. Rush was the Canadian power trio that blew doors. My friend from back east had to explain what "Prog rock" was to me. "Praawg?" What the hell is that? Oh .... Progressive. Never heard it called that." He was pretty dumbfounded I'd never heard the term "prog". That was about 1996. Anyway, the progressive umbrella gets bigger and bigger. Soon Van Halen will be called progressive. Heard a reactor recently refer to Steely Dan as progressive. No, they're jazz fusion/rock/yacht. Boston progressive? I'll entertain that notion.

[@VICTOR-uj1xn]

I’ll take it I got a 4 out of Manny and thats hard to do thanks guy’s for playing my request.

[@jpmp1201]

Appreciate you Victor; thank you

[@jaycer3898]

Definitely one of my favourite classic rock songs. Have you guys ever heard of the band Cog? Karnivool is my favourite band and, while I'd love for you to do more by them, you've done Karnivool once and I'm sure you get requests for them now and again. Cog, meanwhile, has NO reactions on KZbin (last I checked), but they're another killer Aussie prog band and fairly unique. Cog - Real Life. It's one of my all-time favourite songs and I would love it if you guys reacted to it.

[@Largeagegaplove]

Possible my favorite song from one of my favorite albums. Question? Fellas If you were stranded on a desert island and could only listen to one album what would it be? For me this, Pink Floyd Dark Side, or Beatles Abbey Road

[@jpmp1201]

David Sylvian- Secrets of the Beehive I've listened to this album many many many times and I'm always swept away. -JP

[@Largeagegaplove]

I'll have to check it out

[@jpmp1201]

@@Largeagegaplove If you do let me know what you think. It's great for a quiet and reflective evening.

[@32anna2538]

@@jpmp1201 Support Trump? My opinion of you just changed.

[@russellrister595]

Do some research on this album. Your mind will be blown. The history, the hits, that Boston sound.

[@excelerater]

I think we all Air Drummed to this song

[@shannonpace9433]

DO PEACE OF MIND!

[@bryanburton6087]

"The whole band...." The whole band is one guy. Tom Scholz played guitar, bass, keyboards and some drums and mixed the whole thing in his basement. He created tech to make the sound that he wanted. (It still sells today with his name on it. Though he has since sold the company) He couldn't get that sound from a studio and decided to do it all on his own. He brought in Brad Delp (RIP Mr. Delp) to sing. (One of the greatest voices in rock history) and Sib Hashian to do most of the drumming. Only after the album was released did he form the band that we know today as Boston. Some will say that this is one of the greatest debut albums ever. I disagree. It's one of the greatest albums EVER. Side to side enjoyable to listen to. Listen to the whole thing. You won't be disappointed. Peace

[@jpmp1201]

Thanks Bryan for the background

[@nikkorocksgaming5225]

is that led light in sync with thre music?

[@jpmp1201]

Should be!

[@rosenfield10]

Classic. Amazing album. Check the whole thing out. 4.6

[@michaeltveten8458]

Good reaction. I like that you didn’t interrupt the song. Side note: You guys come off as really..............friendly?......Not that there’s anything wrong with that. Check out “Smokin’”, for a little faster flow.

[@jpmp1201]

Haha thanks! We're both married (to our wives lol) but have been best friends for at least 15 years -JP

[@michaeltveten8458]

JPMP Very cool. Can’t wait for y’all’s next reaction. 👍

[@michaelyork4554]

Do Hitch A Ride, and BTW the entire album was made, excluding Let Me Take You Home Tonight Lyrics, by Brad Delp RIP, was made by Tom Scholz in his basement No Kilt, now you're pandering.

[@TexasMagnolia]

YEA..Y’all liked it!

[@wild8757]

Check out the song “Smoking” on the same album

[@hoosiermaker2358]

Man, way to much bass , no mid or treble on this end. Maybe check your stuff (audio) before uploading. Just sayin. It woulda sounded A helluva lot better. Especially this epic song.

[@jpmp1201]

Sorry about that!

[@chriseost6535]

@@jpmp1201 i keep my sub woofer cranked to max and it sounded good to me. Im also here for the reaction not to hear a song i know. btw theres a studio version on youtybe if you like @hoosiermaker.

[@Pixelologist]

I debated mentioning the sound quality of the music. Yeah, the mids and trebles were seriously attenuated.....especially the tasty cymbal work. But it was good ENOUGH and *I* know the song WELL enough that, in the end, I just enjoyed watching you guys discovering (if that's the word) music that I've known and loved for-damned-near-ever. Epic tune!

[@ArtifisticA]

Jam some Steel Panther. Any song

[@laurataylor7584]

I think you should listen to either Daydreamer or Something to Believe In by Young the Giant.

[@rickyeking1944]

struggle jennings and jellyrol-love won,outlaw shit, can't go home

[@oliasofsunhillow7116]

Two great tracks that should never be separated! Check out Stories "Circles/Believe Me" from 1973 at kzbin.info/www/bejne/nIC3fqBvZciEjs0

[@DaMoonman1]

Hum - Iron Clad Lou

[@JackCerro]

Me foreplay you longtime.

[@astragalusson]

Come oooon guys; you should react to *Camel - Lady Fantasy* already...

[@bstb1958]

react to I'm a man by chicago if you like busy arrangements

[@johnwjr7]

You want to hear a song that the audience really gets into? Try this one: AC/DC kzbin.info/www/bejne/pJCqd4FplpWsoJI (Thunderstruck).

[@mark97213]

Something tells me that slang term "Dope" originated from Homer of the Simpsons. No?

[@dwaneanderson8039]

I don't think so. Dope was originally slang for drugs like pot and heroin. Saying something is dope is saying that it makes you feel high or makes you feel good.

[@mark97213]

@@dwaneanderson8039 Yeah, I remember a lot of us use to use Dope talking about drugs.

[@Widdermaker]

Really. You guys should do something else. If this song doesn't get your blood going, you're permanently damaged. The production value is off the charts, the vocalizing superb, the melody unforgettable, the transitions perfect, lyrics timeless... all arranged into one of the best pure rock songs in history. Off a debut album that still ranks in the top 20 album sales of all time. Guess you had to be there. And compared to all the autotune crap and rap these days....no accounting for taste, I guess. There's 17:46 I'll never get back. :P

[@scottstewart5784]

Your sound output is off in the mix

[@philipem1000]

Still working on that thousand likes.... Boston's debut album literally had every single song a hit. Some better than other but... don't bother with any of the ones after, huge disappointments. But the first album oh god!

[@BrianR.]

What are you guys drinking? Scotch?

[@jpmp1201]

Hmmm...I think it was whiskey...? Manny would have to answer that lol -JP

[@32anna2538]

JP, please leave Carl home. Like the guy drawing the lines on the baseball field, everyone knows he messed up.

[@Stampalex]

This happens (3.9.... mmm I'll give it a 4.5) when dudes who know absolutely f$%kall about music do reviews of bands like Boston who are in a different class (musically, technically, any which way you look at it) with faultless transitions and vocals (Brad Delp is surely in the top 2 of rock vocalists of all time - if no the top) - Dang

[@Vexelpops1]

death grips - hacker plis

[@richardsteiner8992]

One comment. The audio quality of the tracks you listen to seems to be very strange. Echoing. Like we're hearing you recording the song playing in your studio area. It detracts somewhat from my enjoyment, to be honest.

[@jpmp1201]

Thanks for the feedback Richard; we'll keep it in mind

[@richardedenfield5167]

3.9 ?????????? LOL

[@evandrocg5736]

Good song, but isn't my thing. I'm more a dark songs guy.

[@jpmp1201]

At least you tried!

[@evandrocg5736]

@@jpmp1201 , some days even the dark songs guys need a happy song. I'm from Brazil (that's the reason of my shit English) and normally I don't like samba, but in some days I need an old fashioned samba to feel that I'm still among the living.

[@jpmp1201]

@@evandrocg5736 Absolutely. Its all about balance :)

[@laurensmith6014]

oh my...just heard you don't care for his voice????

[@MrEd-qg8td]

A little excessive on the Bass there guys

[@kylefast9650]

Im i the only one who thinks there audio was a bit off in the song, the bass sounded to overpowering and ruined the other instruments.

[@theOGnokk]

Anyone playing this song gets a subscribe from me

[@roygarrett1865]

Get a room

[@marvinnorstrom2636]

Can Manny get a word in without the other kid interrupting? Kinda of annoying. Just saying...