BOSTON Smokin' 2008 LiVE

[@keithdrewv1161]

RIP Brad Delp! Such awesome music, Boston forever!!!

[@ameliastelmach148]

Awesome voice too. Much underrated.

[@oldguy1528]

This song will add 20 mph to your speed when your driving !!!

[@thomasfitzsimmons897]

Absolutely. Gets the blood flowing!

[@cmissshelleymichelle]

And a ticket. Do you know why I pulled you over. No. It's for speeding. But officer, I'm listening to Boston, and you've interrupting Brad. Oh, ok, carry on.

[@DJK-cq2uy]

How profound!! I always make sure to let childish enjoyment of music override good judgment. Haves't thou a sign???

[@JustforFun-ej9sd]

Indeed it does

[@gregratcliff9831]

Heck Brother. I'm sitting still. And it still put me up in the triple digits...well. I may have had a but of extra help. Lol

[@VisionProStudios]

2024 and this is still rocking in my library of music....I was a Senior in HS when Boston made their first album..it was a game changer for the music industry...nothing like it since....

[@mutteringmale]

When I first heard this, it was like the first time I heard Santana, Deep Purple and Led Zeppelin.

[@JR-xj2vr]

Just now seeing this clip in 2022. For all you kiddies out there, this sound turned the rock industry on their heads when this album was released.

[@clive7092]

What a bloody marvellous bunch of serious musicians.

[@thommeinert9072]

Fantastic job Tommy and Boston Rocks!! Superb performance. Musician/Artist USA- ThomMeinert

[@Mompfried]

The singer does a great job as replacement for the unforgotten fantastic Brad Delp. Thumbs up!

[@dreamstvt]

He is not bad, but not even close to Brad.

[@chachocordoba5629]

That afternoon I was there at the fair, it was strange waiting for the voice of the new singer... I still have the concert shirt ..la feria de del mar San Diego CA.summer 2008

[@markanthony976]

Who is the chick on bass,looks like Trish Stratus

[@stevescontriano860]

Tom Schultz saw him on a KZbin video singing like Brad Delp. He called him up and hired him

[@TheHelado36]

@@dreamstvt is live also, the man does the job !

[@chrisdaldy-rowe4978]

Im 64 some of the best music was this, time is irrevilant once the vibrations are in sync.

[@LadyStrangerRockNRoll]

Great Rock N' Roll never dies, it just becomes finer with time, & enriches your soul.

[@LadyStrangerRockNRoll]

***** So sorry for the late +1 to your comment. My life has been a battle royal since your comment. I have MS & been in a relapse non other that I've ever experienced which has complicated everything that I do normally when I'm in remission. At this point I am so damn far behind on Social Media, along with all else, that I think I am ahead. But I'm fighting my way back & believe me, I am constantly listening to the Rock N' Roll that I love even while I'm down. Music has been a for of mental & physical therapy that has helped me so much. Pain meds, muscle relaxers, & nerve pain meds do not even touch me when it's this bad. But my Music, Rock N' Roll blocks out more pain in any form than any drug on the market that's been prescribed for me. Therefore Music is my Pain Killer & I love it. 🎶❤️🎶🤘

[@robotronepisodes]

+TheLadyStranger77 So very very sad to learn of your illness, I know you were a daily visitor and commentator here on my channel, and I wondered why I hadn't heard from you for a long time. Please get a little better everyday, and if there is any video I might have that isn't posted, let me know I and if I have it I will upload it. sincerely, Bill (saskatchawan)

[@sadwings73]

smokin

[@DavidSumeray_BassGod]

So good to hear they are still playing this live. That album was part of the soundtrack of my youth and they were beautiful times back in the 70s!

[@nicholasmowat1192]

This post is mad accuracy

[@Greenriver842]

That organ solo kick ass

[@jmm1817]

Love Boston forever!! right in the Wheelhouse of my teens...That's solid and tight I have to say that vocalist did a damn good job.

[@SoCaliGuyHB394]

The BOSTON sound took rock music up to a a whole new level!

[@turdeaugottago114]

tom is a freaking genius. an absolute machine of music making excellence!

[@dreamstvt]

living in NH, it is always on the daily playlist of every rock station. It never, EVER gets old.

[@jonahtherailfan1012]

Q106 Valley best rock station play their song once or twice a day

[@Go4i.t]

A friend of mine, literally just now sent me a link to watch this video.... And i swear my mood sky rocketed... What a great song... 👍👍👍👍

[@marioigwt5718]

Boston is Boston! This song will always spread the same energy! Stand up ovation Boston!

[@kevinbickellbickell1648]

Tom Scholz is a genius. A wizard....

[@progniuprogg9733]

Tom Scholz good on guitar but much better on the organ Hammond, he studied classical piano when he was a kid, the reason he was excellent in the keys and composition of music ...

[@progniuprogg9733]

Tom Scholz also great in electronic engineering, he built his own brand of effects processors and amps ... And by chance I have Rockman Distortion Generator ...

[@GORF_EMPIRE]

@@progniuprogg9733 I got me a Rockman rack mount ...have not turned it on in decades. ain't getting rid of it either!

[@randyporter3491]

These guys helped me win a big talent competition when I was a teenager. I had a magic/ illusion show and used part of this track for the opening. Flames, appearing girls, fog machines and lights, performed to this amazing music was incredible for its time. We were the first non-music act to ever win this multi-state event. Sure brings back memories. Pure, timeless, classic rock ! That lead singer did Brad proud. Thanks for sharing !

[@James-o7s8g]

Boston lives on. Y'all Rock it.

[@davidmohr1920]

I have to give a big shout out to You tube you peeps make it possible for us to watch these bands that we will never get to see otherwise as a musician I cant say enough about what you guys do also for learning music there is no better way than to learn off of here it has made learning new songs so much easier Thank you very much! Oh yeah and these guys are unreal musicians they make it look so easy :-)

[@jadran-adrianosantaleza4766]

Well saying!

[@dawnpoint]

This is definitely one of the best performances I've seen by them

[@javilueje4991]

Gracias a South Park he podido conocer a esta gran banda, y no sólo eso, Tom es un virtuoso, enorme músico y grandísima persona. Ese teclado Hammond me recuerda muchísimo al maestro de maestros Jon Lord

[@jorgecalva3334]

Fantásticos!!! el grupo original estaba adelantado a su tiempo por el sonido de las guitarras y grabación...... uuufff.......el arreglo de esta joya musical es de antología.... el órgano es de lo mejor ......Yeahhhhh!!!

[@cb24203]

So much respect for Tommy DeCarlo. Thank the universe someone who could carry on Brad’s legacy this good came along so quick. And he’s humble and fits in perfect with the other guys.

[@ScotDvorak]

I don't care what anybody says... THAT was pretty damn awesome!

[@BreakingBrick]

Grand Theft Auto San Andrea's with K-DST brought me here. Wasn't disappointed.

[@pete9415]

2023 and still rocking.

[@hickrystyk]

For all the people that criticize the singer, get your ass up there and get down!!!!! As with any group, the original lead singer can NEVER be exactly duplicated.....I don't think all you haters can even come close to this Home Depot manager vocalist....Remember, he's not a pro....but doin a damn good job!!!!!

[@derekreimer3723]

There is no criticism of this singer. He is great. Boston just rocks hard.

[@moshfists]

I love that Tom is dressed like a Wednesday night bar-band member! No pretense, just great rock & roll! 🤘😎

[@JohnDoe-hd9dk]

The bass player is smoking SMOKIN!!!

[@anthonymoralee454]

Boston does not need "eye candy"!

[@dsnodgrass4843]

She does pretty good. But she can't match Fran on this song.

[@shaunkelly9860]

I'm not convinced John Doe was talking about her bass playing.

[@bryanrabie3189]

@@shaunkelly9860 lol!!

[@notfallingforit8886]

Can’t match Fran on any song! He was a beast song in and song out

[@guillermogarciasalvo9124]

Chicos cumplidos mis 67 años y cada vez que escucho estos temas me levantan al aire,,,, os lo recomiendo grasies de un Caballero Legionario b, noches

[@mrspivvy]

quite possibly the best rock organ solo in the history of ever. oh to be able to play like that.

[@nolby1758]

Brad Delp was the only Brad Delp and cannot be replaced but this gentlemans effort was fantastic!

[@robertortega8093]

One of many tunes I'd heard when air play of Boston in the upper regions of the Panhandle of Texas back in the 70s era. Man times has gone by and will never be the roaring 70s again. Coolest tune even in today's time. Yes. 👍

[@shanedudley8973]

There's no cover band on earth that can do this song justice. Just incredible!!!!!

[@artkemberling7764]

Not gonna dispute that fact, but you need to watch Lexington Lab Band's version of Smokin. The best attempt of a cover to this song.

[@glennhowlett2784]

let me tell you brotherman you are not lying about that I played in a local band back in the late 70s and when people ask me can you guys play this song by Boston, I would tell them we are working on that they make it look easier than it is you have to be tom and have that equipment. Trust me we were playing van Halen bad co zep Aerosmith. rush and most of the hit songs then yes even play that funky music white boy I am 61 now and i still working on that but I don't have that gift

[@Kiwigucci]

The organ sequence on this track blew me away first time I heard the album. So perfect 😊

[@zacharygattuso4336]

Who the hell doesn't like Boston?

[@carloscampos755]

Zachary gattuso Yeah tell me

[@24lancelot85]

Former members. ;)

[@tomgoffnett5624]

I was thinking the same thing. It seems impossible.

[@kennethnavalotajr3113]

I mean if you haven’t heard of them, but that doesn’t really count. Justin Bieber...

[@MegaELECTRICEYE]

Dumb people.

[@RichardMullin-u8w]

Love the singer. Looks like Burton Cummings. Great job on lead vocals. Also I’m always amazed when a drummer sings as well. Indeed a great bunch of musicians.

[@NabichtStudios]

So cool seeing Michael Sweet playing.

[@JaybeeDefiance]

That's how you do it kids...

[@wfqsfg]

That guy sounds very close to Brad Delp. He doesn't have Delp's stage presence. It was pretty much the same fix that Journey did by looking world wide to a similar voice to Steve Perry. Nice looking bass player.

[@robotronepisodes]

+JAT002, kzbin.info/www/bejne/qX68oauCaaZ-ga8

[@RyanH1976]

your'e f'in kidding me. wow!

[@RyanH1976]

Yea, although I think Bostons sound is less reliant on say Brad Delps voice (don't get me wrong its irreplaceable) than Journey was on Steve Perry. Toms presence then and now and just the raw rock sound that he alone produced is still jaw dropping.. Journey without Steve is less convincing in my humble opinion, although the band just feels different now despite Neil and the boys being there. Steve was epic. He should of had that hip op and just got on with it. Now look. ;) Nice looking bass player.

[@johnhutchison9782]

Under-breast sweat is so hot. \m/

[@catalinasimmons6314]

JAT002 he is fat and not so good

[@ealemann8466]

RIP Bradley. Chick on 4 Strings killed it.

[@stevemiller1517]

Bass and drums, kicked ass.

[@MrDevilman67]

long live boston! thank u for my preteen years for being there for me to rock out awesome!

[@brianharman2632]

Wow, that was brilliant. Brad Delp would be proud of that! Love Boston!!

[@nealwilliams6911]

Heard the first album in 1976, junior in high school. Loved the band ever since. Rock on

[@soundshaper]

Proud to say I saw them at MSG in 1978 and they sounded very close to the album. Played the hell out of that record for two years then moved on to other artists, but it's great to come back to it and hear how fuckin awesome it still is.

[@robertortega8093]

It is cool that Boston is still around. And the f-word was around then although some have no discretion when using the term. Sorry, I'm no angel but I learnt to calm my tounge years ago. Not because I was afraid. No it was about respect to others, regardless. As far as Boston is concerned, they are just as awesome today, as back when they first hit the air waves.

[@Валерий-о4б7ф]

Это наша музыка 70-80х!!! Сейчас такую не пишут,не играют! Окунулся в юность, спасибо!!!

[@hunok99]

Hot DANG!!!! That Girl and that organ solo!!!

[@johnpaulmakowski7464]

oh my goodness!! loved it back then...love it now! plus this version is extra jammin slammin!!

[@brettrossi89]

That was awesome.

[@Ottozimerman]

¡Que voz más bonita tiene este cantante! ¡Bravo!

[@ZenDriveSeven]

Quite honestly, they actually sound better 'live' then they did back in the late 70's. I really do miss Brad though, but great job keeping this music alive.

[@ZenDriveSeven]

Yea...Very sad indeed. I learned guitar by listening to Boston albums as a kid. Just posted Rock and Roll Band tonight, btw.

[@machineryman7197]

They definitely had better mixing today, but i still prefer the 70's. Love the classic sound. Unfortunately the Giants Stadium recording had a lot of compressor issues so it sounded kinda muffled.

[@v.stanleisenring8882]

There is so much amazing talent out there that it is just overwhelming.. and about half of the worlds talents is here on this stage! Tom is incredible. Brad is sorely missed. One of rocks very best😢

[@thedenaboy]

Man SO I stumbled on this clip as Im trying to learn this song...then I saw the bass player.. I noticed she's perspiring

[@zlamanna]

I saw Boston on that tour in Richmond, KY, what a show! Now a few years back, I'm working on this organ solo for open mics with our band! It is a challenge, it is a masterpiece and one of the most thrilling organ/keyboard solos ever!

[@tomasreil]

SUPER !! Boston je prostě klasika - a jaká !!

[@deckles100]

Tommy DeCarlo is a great lead singer. Nice job! Thanks for keeping Boston alive for the fans.

[@MegaFireman50]

these guys were great ahead of there time and still love them! 52 years wow for me

[@BenjWarrant]

Nice to see the band enjoying themselves so much!

[@Tom-f9n]

Boston, the band, NEVER will be the same EVER with all those new members!

[@jxjarvi]

One of the best keyboard representations. As good as Wakeman, or Emerson. Tom Schulz.

[@ИгорьКруглов-ж2п]

And Jon Lord ❤

[@luiscarlosdavila6311]

Pinche Tom Scholz he really is the guy that never gets old!! Living legend!!

[@thesunnyveil]

Much, much better than some of the other live offerings (notably, the Old Oakland Coliseum performance -- and, yes, I know there were technical problems with the sound system for that show). This sounds great, and captures the blend of roots rock and aural soundscapes that made the first album so spectacular. The band is pretty tight, and DeCarlo is an excellent singer. Well done.

[@Bloodwork-ig6dg]

Tom Scholz is one of the best musicians of the 20th century

[@dobb673]

I also think it's the coolest damn thing that they finally found somebody to cover the high harmonies live. A GIRL! YEAH!

[@PamelaKilburn-c3w]

This brings me back to my teenager years.....❤❤❤❤

[@rickgaida7904]

Just a great band that literally made their own sound with Stholz mixing their music.

[@thasty100]

Damn good singer. You sound really good. 👍

[@the...8012]

Skankhunt42

[@patton303]

30+ years of listening to these tunes which I know backwards and forwards from the radio... and I had no idea that Tom played all the B3 parts. You never stop learning stuff huh?

[@patton303]

I don't know. I just assumed they had a keyboard player. You don't automatically assume the guitar player is playing the keyboard parts.

[@iamkenman101]

***** I agree. I didn't know Tom played keys. I also had no idea they had a hot bass player.

[@williethebeerman]

Led ZeppelinFan Tom actually plays all instruments on all the albums. Brad did almost all vocal parts. The touring members only played very limited parts on albums

[@patton303]

Will Hohenstein Not entirely true. He didn't play any of the drums. Sib Hashian played drums on the first two albums. Barry Goudreu and Fran Sheehan played on a lot of the tracks as well. But Tom and Brad did the bulk of the recording.

[@williethebeerman]

Actually Tom did all the drums from Third Stage on and parts on the first two albums. Sib did play on parts of Don't Look Back. Jim Masdea did some drums on the Debut album, as did Tom And Sib was on 1 or two songs.

[@gerardosalinasadame9010]

Puros Muy Buenos Recuerdos !!!!!!! Músicos Muy Adelantados A Su Tiempo !!!!!!

[@heimomoilanen9654]

The best of Boston

[@EricleChevalier64]

Holy shit, is that Bobby Kimball on vocals??

[@tommaveety3139]

Saw Brad before his passing. My wife and I took care of our parents. Her dad got sick after we had purchased Boston tickets so we took a break and saw them. We were so tired that she fell asleep during the concert.

[@barrymckissack5412]

Wow Schulz doesn't duplicate the organ piece. What a piece.

[@josedariosanchezjaimes3388]

El summum del rock. Después de esto no hay más. Boston, la perfección.

[@tamasdeak714]

We're gonna play you a song, a little bit of rock-n-roll You gotta let yourself go, the band's gonna take control We're gettin' off today We'll pick you up and take you away Get down tonight Smokin', smokin' We're cookin' tonight, just keep on tokin' Smokin', Smokin' I feel alright, mamma I'm not jokin', yeah Get your feet to the floor, everybody rock and roll You've got nothing to lose just the rhythm and blues, that's all, yeah We're gonna feel ok We'll pick you up and take you away Get down tonight Smokin', Smokin' We're cookin' tonight, just keep on tokin' Smokin', Smokin' I feel alright, mamma I'm not jokin', yeah Everyone's jumpin', dancin' to the boogie tonight Clap your hands, move your feet If you don't you know it won't seem right We're gettin' off today We'll pick you up and take you away Get down tonight We're gettin' off today We'll pick you up take you away Get down tonight, well alright

[@Agatronixs]

Gran trabajo vocal depues de 20 años !! R.I.P.!!

[@cosaselvaggia]

B side to "More than a feeling" such a complete rock n roll song and very much to me one of those fantastic songs with great riffs with guitar, keyboard etc which under the radar.

[@cosaselvaggia]

The B side from More than a feeling still sounds as it back then maybe even better live like this. The old dogs still got that tight sound, great keyboards, totally complete guitar work, very exponential back up singing................ delivering!

[@frankywatte5646]

The Bass line has never been played so well in history

[@RichardMullin-u8w]

Really good - she maybe reminds me a bit of Sheryl Crowe.

[@Frankincensedjb123]

One of those albums I went right out and got and then learned every song on it. Yeah, that good. This song rocks and is a blast to play

[@MrHeavysteel]

i closed my eyes and imagined the golden years of america's rnr stage. this dude on vocals gave me shivers. he's good

[@headshotsongs9465]

The organ solo has shades of Bach's Toccata and Fugue.

[@vanyathesniper]

indeed it does. Most music relies on previous melodies, chords and arrangements assembled in new ways by new artists. Syu from Galneryus is a master, following many from the history of music. Boston has it's own particular tone and structure, immediately recognizable. What greater tribute...

[@CarlosmanuelChavezayuso-gi5qy]

BOSTON BAND THE BEST . I AM FOLLOWING AT 70S LEGEND 🎸😎🎹🔥🌈

[@gaeldostres]

Simple chingon!! Boston are so great!

[@vaggo55]

Uno de los mejores grupos de todos los tiempos.

[@bittyrock]

Original Crew had Serious Soul...Love this Song

[@randybedard3029]

that was F%$&%N awesome .I've always loved this tune.

[@northernranger1]

How could this not be fun? Tons of money, playing music that defined a generation. Everybody had the first 2 albums in the 70s.

[@victorgomes7094]

Awesome instrumental! Love this band, love their music!

[@uriah768ok]

That's wild. I am a drummer/history professor myself. Funny how those two things seem to go together.

[@mangeldeth74]

Awesome, thanks for this concert..

[@dusanbanak]

NICEEEEEEEE.!!!! Thank You Boston, my heart musicians...!!!

[@jmm1000]

I really dig it when Tommy leaves the mic on the stand - its just a great home base, and seems more grounded and happy! just feels more "right" for him. - and he is GREAT

[@chachocordoba5629]

Summer of 2008, I was there it was strange to wait for the new voice in the group at the end it was a good concert even now I still have the shirt of the 2008 tour...San Diego CA de del mar faire..

[@MangoHombre]

My all time favorite air drum song!

[@MsBostonbabe]

Excellent quality video...and the song's not too bad either!!!! Boston ROCKS!

[@UP1321]

I greatly admire the singer. It takes a lotta guts to take the place of someone like Brad, who had a lotta charisma. So easy to be negative, but just try to stand in his place. And I agree with dramaticpickles: he sounds not bad at all. In fact, I think he's a great replacement.

[@sweetshelby68]

He sounds amazing! It’s not everyday that you find someone that sounds so close but also loves the music. Brad’s soul still rocks the band. He’s prob thrilled the music is able to Rock On. True Boston fans can appreciate that. Take a pill and chill and maybe you can pick out the positives Mama always said, “If you ain’t got something nice to say, don’t say anything at all!” Be cool fr if everyone else could enjoy. Opinion of remaining band members is only one that matters.

[@LouieSimonedi]

Awesome! One of the very best Rock anthems EVER!!!