British guitarist analyses Boston live in 1979 performing More Than a Feeling!

Tonight I'm taking a look at Boston performing More Than a Feeling live in 1979!
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[@buffer0179]

Brad Delp.. sweetest voice I’ve ever heard! Sad that he felt that he had nothing left to live for..Nicest guy from what I’ve heard from other people..

[@joshualaird5303]

Yeah that whole story is pretty dark

[@williardbillmore5713]

Delp was singing at the very top of his range in many of these songs. Notes he hit with full voice in the studio he had to break into falsetto to hit in a live performance. Knowing when to do that and doing it as smoothly as Delp did show how in touch with his vocal capabilities he really was. A true professional and a great vocal artist.

[@krutherfurd]

Boston should be in the Rock n' Roll hall of Fame. If you can believe it - they're not.

[@neillenet291]

I agree Fil, the Boston vocals were no joke. Brad Delp had an extraordinary voice.

[@Markothunder]

That's right and no one can replace him. Not even me

[@danvincent2600]

He goes high, then stratospheric

[@mrvlsmrv]

I saw Boston in May 1977. I was astonished how they reproduced their sound live. Especially Delp's vocals. He was spot on that night. He seems a bit tired on this video. But still a great job. Singing is hard to be perfect at because its a physical and emotional exercise. And somedays are better than others. To hit those notes like the record you need your A game. When you're touring that's hard to pull off. Yet the show must go on. Anyway Brad's range and tone were not of this world. Wish he was still singing on this planet.

[@tp5776]

In the 70s playing an album was a party. Everybody had Boston.

[@mememo3764]

I had it on cassette. I listened till the cassette player ate my tape.

[@tp5776]

MeMe Mo it was a must!

[@ronniewrong1539]

@Andrew Ongais aren't you being a contrarian? Of course they were a real band. Don't be ridiculous.

[@TheSillykelly]

Truth -everyone had this album lol👍

[@dday9257]

Andrew Ongais So they are standing behind a curtain when the played live it’s really not them it’s a mirage.

[@vegashdrider]

In the 70s everyone had their own sound, today everyone has the same sound

[@henryzeisler8280]

Before Boston was a "Real Band" Tom wrote, played, mixed the first album (the only cut done in LA was Piece of Mind) and if you listen to that album you can hear the difference! The producers in LALA Land didn't believe he did it in his basement!

[@MoeSlislack]

today's music is done by 1 nerd with a mix program like mixcraft or mac logic.

[@Axess-sv8nq]

@@henryzeisler8280 Correct. But, the track they did in L.A. was "Let Me Take You Home Tonight" which was written solely by Brad Delp. Everything else was done in Tom's basement in Watertown Massachusetts (just outside of Boston).

[@Axess-sv8nq]

@@JW-iw6ww You are incorrect...LOL.. I've been friends with Tom Scholz's cousin's brother's former roommate's brother twice removed. And I have it on good authority that the album was recorded on a the Moon - somewhere in the Sea Of Tranquility. They started making the album in 1969 when they 'hitched a ride' aboard the Apollo 11 moon landing. I know all of this because I'm some random person on the Internet in a KZbin comments section. So, you have to take me at my word...... RIGHT? Summary: We don't know you from Adam.

[@Axess-sv8nq]

@@JW-iw6ww And you're some anonymous person on the Internet. So, how do you know I'm a liar? You could very well be the liar. I could say I'm personal friends with Tom Scholz on the Internet. How would you know any different? So, when you say you were friends with Barry for decades, how are we to know you're not some kind of kook on the Internet in a comment section trolling people? We DON'T know that. And that is the point I was making. Call me whatever you want to make yourself feel better. It doesn't matter to me.

[@daveg.4772]

Scholz was not only a musical genius, he was an engineering genius who earned two degrees from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, MIT, in Cambridge, Mass. Scholz later became famous for inventing The Rockman. The Rockman was the original battery powered and portable personal guitar amplifier. You simply plugged the tiny Rockman into your electric guitar output jack and then plugged your headphones into The Rockman. This was the first device that let you walk around your apartment while playing your guitar as loud as you want to - without disturbing your next door neighbors. Well done Mr. Scholz and RIP Mr. Delp.

[@velvetbees]

Their warm up alone could have been a song by itself. Brad Delp's voice was beyond beautiful.

[@Mike1614b]

Boston has a unique sound that has not been duplicated

[@Garf2O]

Inb4 greta van boston

[@jimmycampbell78]

I read somewhere once that Tom Schulz refuses to listen to other music to keep his audio influences as pure as possible, and just create what is in his head rather than imitate other musicians.

[@stephens9462]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/f5jGf398i8-Kq8U Lexington Lab comes pretty close

[@paulscountry456]

Hmm,you might be right, I think they had a small body of superb songs.

[@GenerationXT]

It was difficult for even Tom Schulz to try and reproduce his studio work on the stage. I can't really see anyone else pulling it off.

[@doggedout]

Was working in a record store when this came out. Remember opening the store copy and putting it on. The store owner said : This is the first album I have ever heard where every song is a guaranteed top radio single. And it was. It charted forever and you could not keep it in stock. Just came out of nowhere. Never heard of them before that Tuesday, by the end of the week they were the biggest thing around. Just a perfectly produced album from top to bottom. Made in a guys basement. Before I ever saw them I thought: How in the hell are they going to reproduce those vocals on stage? That range is impossible!

[@JOHNWLOUCKS]

Rob; that is interesting. My brother worked in the largest record store in Rochester, ny when someone from Epic dropped off the record and asked them to play it in the store to see what kind of feedback they got. I remember him calling me after the first time it was played and he was going nuts saying the album was going to be a monster. My brother being a musician was just on heaven with those guitar riffs. It sounds great even today.

[@walterkoziol3822]

@@JOHNWLOUCKS and the reason it still sounds really good even now, the musicians from the 50s all the way the 80s they were all artists. Nowadays, most of your bands just don't get it. Almost all they want is to make a fast buck without the effort and cause of that their music has no feeling or depth. I have two nephews that have pretty much given up to music of today. I told them if you want some to hear something that will blow your minds check out the album Boston by Boston, especially the song called More Than A Feeling. They were freaking out. Besides, it's extremely rare to get a band to fill up a stadium with a 65,000 or greater capacity.

[@JOHNWLOUCKS]

@@walterkoziol3822 so true walt! Also, so many of my favorite musicians grew up listening to classical music and jazz. You can hear those Baroque-ish hints in those Boston riffs.

[@marnaehrech1223]

Great memory, thx for sharing

[@TT-kw5nj]

Working in a record store was the best. Playing full albums and being surrounded by music was an amazing job. I miss record stores. I haven't met a true audiophile in so long. I know Henry Rollins has a whole house vinyl collection. Hard to find that anymore.

[@Jking0005]

For those wondering about that beautiful instrumental in the beginning, it's called "The Journey," and it's on Boston's 1978 album "Don't Look Back."

[@danielfronc4304]

Brad Delp's vocals just seemed to fit in perfectly like the keystone to a rock arc.

[@roses919]

Oh man, this song and Kansas' "Dust in the Wind" were EVERYWHERE when I was in school. Thanks for the flashback!

[@stephenbouchelle7706]

Yes, one of the soundtrack tunes for my college dorm. I didn’t like the style back then, but age and nostalgia have improved it in my ear.

[@seed_drill7135]

@@jayedwards1205 That makes no sense. Those years were also peak Aeorsmith, KISS, Blue Oyster Cult and the beginnings of Van Halen, AC/DC, Rush and Judas Priest. Yeah, Zeppelin and Sabbath were on a downward arc by '77 and Purple was on hiatus, but you had Rainbow with Dio. Of course bands like Boston, Heart and Styx would actually have been considered hard rock back then.

[@roses919]

@Brad zybola True dat!

[@markmiller8128]

i miss those days, we definately have the best music

[@4orrcountry]

No, no...just say no to phreakin' "Dust In The Wind", smh...

[@deanlockamy2087]

In the late 70's and 80's when people got in your car and saw that Boston 8 track sticking out the player they knew you were a rocker.

[@cchavezjr7]

As far as I've been able to find, this is also the only album that still has every single song receive airplay. That is an amazing feat that hasn't been replicated.

[@clete3977]

Yes! I remember hearing Something About You on the radio in 76/77. Hitch A Ride too.

[@cchavezjr7]

@@clete3977 I hear them on the radio even today. It's unreal how durable this album has become.

[@drh3b]

Rumours, maybe? If not, it should be!

[@drh3b]

The first two Foreigner albums were still getting a lot of airplay back in the day, I haven't listened to the radio really in years except a few minutes here and there.

[@cchavezjr7]

@@drh3b Those albums were great but Not every song gets played. Every album on Boston, still gets played on the radio stations and satellite radio.

[@Veeger]

Brad held that note at the end for around 20 seconds , after singing the first part of the line without having to take an extra breath. How's that possible? Amazing track!

[@tommycollins7846]

Boston is one of favorite bands. RIP Brad Delp and Sib Hashian!

[@wingsofpegasus]

Amen.

[@Shred_The_Weapon]

One of mine too.

[@happydays8171]

First time I'd seen Sib on keyboard too.

[@lgempet2869]

Brad Delp has to be in the very top tier of lead rock vocalists in history....one of my absolute favorites! Every time I hear Boston, I mourn his passing again but know he’d want everyone to remember him by his music. Boston’s guitar sound is like no other & simply genius!

[@gregoryhall3156]

Brad Delp and Steve Perry (of Journey) were the quintessential Rock God vocalists of the 1970s-1980s--each of them “the voice” of epic rock bands. One of the regrets of my youth was never getting to see Boston live-saw Journey twice (and Steve Perry was every bit incredible live as he was on a studio album)-and thankfully also saw Van Halen on the 1984 tour.

[@crcurley]

The problem with anyone, even Brad trying to sing this song live, is that he originally sang it in a very relaxed and somewhat soft manner, with multiple overdubbed vocal tracks. Brad definitely had a one of a kind voice, but it was hard to reproduce live because it was very complex and relied on involved multiple backing vocals needed to create the sound the album produced. However, Brad Delp is definitely one of the most underrated singers in rock history. RIP Brad.

[@stephenhedge2489]

He could hit a High E note at full power but day after day would take its toll.

[@rikk319]

Underrated? He was rated in the top three male rock vocalists of all time, only ranked below Steve Perry and Freddie Mercury.

[@Brirend]

The difference is, when you are in the studio cutting an album, you are there for a limited amount of time. You can also multi-track in the studio. When you are on tour, you are singing everything possibly multiple times a day. This recording looks like a sound. During Journey's Escape tour in '81, Steve Perry went on total vocal rest when he wasn't on stage. He didn't even speak to anyone because of the strain on his voice.

[@SirLeDoux]

Fil I wore this album OUT!!!! What a huge impact this album had on every person my age(51...don’t tell anyone!) I remember hearing this and thinking “ holy shit...you can do THIS with rock n roll?! “ Tom Schultz an M.I.T. Graduate using his degree to build amps and pedals to make the” sound” he heard in his head. Same as John Deacon from Queen-he built all their gear for that classic Queen sound. Lots of love everyone Great job Fil!

[@allen_p]

Saw this notification and stopped everything to watch Boston. Thanks for the song I can always get lost in.

[@henryzeisler8280]

Multitrack almost, Tom started “Sound-man Effects” because besides being a great guitarist was also an MIT engineering graduate! When asked “When did you know your efforts in effects wasn’t, a waste of your time?” He replied “The day I received 2 warranty cards from Jeff Beck!”

[@virgilrytaar9083]

This is epic.........stunning old school compressors, properly shielded SM57's, Ampeg V4B's. Live bands will never sound like this again thanks to line array and digitisation. I LOVE this performance. Hes looking to stage left at the start for more vocal in the monitor, no fuss just a glance that says it all. Such a pro. I could watch stuff from this era forever. 10/10

[@johnpauljones6229]

Godspeed and RIP, Brad.

[@TK-fk4po]

Recently watched Rick Beato’s awesome breakdown of this song he did on his channel. Truly amazingly recorded.

[@briandillon8041]

T K He has the digitize master tapes and he goes track by track

[@TK-fk4po]

Brian Dillon yeah. It’s really something to hear.

[@catherinelynnfraser2001]

Rick is my geekheart❤️

[@lesmcnabney1761]

T K Me too, excellent

[@noneyerbidness]

Rick is amazing

[@backtheblue280]

Scholz created this song by himself (other than drummer) in his basement and created all those sounds in his BASEMENT. not a studio. He played all the instruments. Schultz is a genius 👏🙌

[@porcelainthunder2213]

To be fair, his basement was a state of the art studio for the time. This allowed him to keep trying stuff and add layer after layer without racking up huge studio fees for the time and the engineer.

[@edjordan7527]

Goudreau played the lead on longtime. I'm a huge boston and Tom fan. But damn I get tired of people not giving credit where credit is due. Kick my ass if you choose to.....

[@backtheblue280]

@@edjordan7527 we are talking about more than a feeling here. Have to give all those guys credit. Including the original base player crazy guy 🤪

[@joeking6763]

@@porcelainthunder2213 State of the art because Tom engineered all the equipment he couldn't get his hands on - either not affordable or not invented yet. CBS made out because they just had to remix it for the album. Then they got half the production credits!

[@neechee5150]

@@DoIT4Kix Toms 12 track Sculley 1 inch tape machines were not as good or better than the 3M-79 24 track 2 in tape machines that were in the top rung studios at that time. Nor where they as good as or better than the 3M M56 tape machines that were still popular at the time. All of Toms tracks ended up on 24 track 2 inch tape via 3M-79's before Brads vocals were recorded and before the record was mixed as well. When Tom got the money to buy one he went to 24 track 2 inch tape machines. Tom's Dan Flickinger console/mixer was not even remotely in the same league as the API console at Westlake Studios where the record was mixed nor was it the equal of the Quad Eight console at Capital Studios Studio C where Brads vocals were recorded.

[@TheHeatherjane]

My dad made sure I knew Boston, he raised me and spoon fed me Boston and I am truly thankful for that!

[@GenerationXChick]

Never get tired of this song.

[@134590174]

Boston is still an FM radio rock staple since their debut in the 70's. Hammered in stone forever. 🤟🖖👍✌

[@Okenshield69]

Tom Scholtz didn't just give Boston their sound, he was Boston, along with Delp's vocal.

[@Roberta_Esposito]

??? drums

[@Roberta_Esposito]

yes , God passed through them

[@KaptainCanuck]

Sholz

[@lisamcbride8921]

Tom Sholtz was the mad scientist behind Boston! I’m 61 now and remember when this album came out! We walked around with the album in HS!

[@MichiaMakes]

Boston ~ what happens when a few geniuses decide to change music forever!

[@JamesMoore-un3cu]

There is a magic on this track, hardly achieved by many bands before or since. Not only was Boston an exceptional compilation of excellent musicians, but to reproduce that on stage was just STUNNING... Especially when the band goes on the jam afterwards, just magical. My personal favorite part is Fran Sheehan going off on the bass during that jam; a true artist who really loves to jam with his band. And the vocals - its true - are very difficult to reproduce, especially night after night. Never to be seen again.

[@seanhammer6296]

Brad Delp. One of the greatest voices in rock. A tragic loss. R.I.P.

[@JacQuie1776]

This show was in NJ. A few days after we graduated, it seemed like the whole Sayreville HS class of ‘79 was in attendance. I remember this is all anyone talked about. Still my favorite album to this day. Tom and Brad thank you for bringing me the best music of my youth. Thanks Fil, love your analysis.

[@cmrjc74]

Absolutely one of the greatest songs I’ve ever heard in all of my life!!!!!! ❤️Boston

[@leonilapayne5458]

Very well said about the greatest Bradley Edward Delp because he was and still is the greatest singer and irreplaceable forever. May you rest in peace my angel.

[@impalaman9707]

I love Tom Scholz's smile. He just has a special gleam in his eye like he really loves playing guitar and entertaining his fans. You have to love what you do, and its important to show people that you enjoy your work, because the smile you give out comes right back to you

[@jamesallen278]

I saw them in 1979 at Giants Stadium in New Jersey. This might actually be that concert. There were so many good concerts in the late 70’s.

[@JacQuie1776]

It was the same show.

[@shovington67]

Don't blame yourself for not recognizing the show, the 70's were some good years with stunning hashish from India/ Pakistan/ Afghanistan/Lebanon/ Morocco. Those were the days...

[@floorticket]

You can almost see disco dying in the background.

[@jazzcat8786]

The same year they burned all those disco records at Comiskey Park in Chicago

[@jcstevegigs]

David Ryder that’s great!!! Lol

[@floorticket]

@Dancing Candle I still have my Sesame Street Fever LP,

[@jazzcat8786]

David Ryder what about Disco Duck??

[@briandillon8041]

David Ryder Not fast enough

[@scottaberle8684]

Their entire first album was a masterpiece :o)

[@annejohnston3437]

God I love Boston , this is my fave song , they're badass 💞💖💕💖👏👏👏👏✌🙏😍😄

[@annejohnston3437]

Thank you hun

[@hungfao]

Back in the 70s, I probably saw everyone....even McCartney. Boston was the best I've ever experienced. The chemistry between the band and the audience was unlike anything I'd ever seen.

[@soundpainter2590]

When you say such lofty B S , I KNOW Not only have you NEVER ACTUALLY SEEN THEM... You Probably Weren't even BORN yet ! @ that time there were a Bumper crop of AMAZING Bands that could "Be Magic" It was VERY WELL KNOWN.... BOSTON Wasn't one of them. PERIOD.

[@GeorgeLiquor]

RIP Brad Delp. Pretty weird how he went out

[@davidcurran5259]

So many great bands in the 70's, Boston is certainly one of them!

[@judaspriest1071]

The first 2 records with Boston .... Boston (1976) and Don't Look Back (1978) Both Classics!... Great band!

[@pg1171]

Saw then in Birminhgam Al, for our two sons birthdays in 2017. OMG!!! They were freakin incredible! I would have loved to hear the original group, but the modern version is jus so GOOD!!! We had all lost our voices by the end of the concrt! Almost 2 1/2hours of Boston hits! We got WAY more than our money's worth! They NAILED IT!!!

[@lawrencewestby9229]

Giants Stadium in New Jersey, June 17, 1979, Poco, Todd Rundgren's Utopia, The Outlaws, and Boston. My friends and I were in the upper deck left side of the stage. It poured rain during Rundgren's set that afternoon but we didn't care, it was a hot day and we were young (I was the oldest of our group at 21). It was too bad for Boston that they had to follow The Outlaws.

[@pbracey1]

The Outlaws...the 'Florida Guitar Army'😁 I'm still waiting for Fil to do an analysis of them. It could be a long wait.

[@Fakename70]

Fun Fact: Scholz’s home demos for the first album were so advanced that plans to have Eddie Kramer brought in to produce the sessions in a “real studio” were scrapped after cooler heads determined Scholz knew what he was doing and didn’t need any outside help. That decision is also how Kramer ended up working with KISS instead.

[@neechee5150]

Fakename70 the demos that were presented to Epic records were NOT used as a part of the tracks that comprised the tracks as mixed for the record. RW: The album isn't the demo tape you sent in is it? Scholz: No, we did it over again because I did such a good job producing the drums on the tape. But some of the things on the album were done as close as possible to the things on the tape. By that time so many people had heard it that they could pick out certain sections that were missing. Boston a Rock and Roll Explosion Record World 11/6/76

[@Fakename70]

@@neechee5150 I didn’t say anything about Epic. I’m referring to what Kramer himself has said about the demos he heard before anything “professional” had been handed over to the label.

[@neechee5150]

@@Fakename70Either way the demos and the tracks that comprised the demos were not used for the record. Your comment implies that all or part of the demo tracks were used which is not true. In spite of what Kramer said, Boylan knew that some of the tracks were simply not up to par. Is Boylan a better producer? Who knows they have worked with different styles of music. However, one thing is clear the demos were not used for the record and the drum recording work on the demos was too amateurish to use for the record

[@martinaddison4880]

@@neechee5150 Read his original funFact again, it is 100% accurate. NO, he did NOT imply anything, read what he wrote it is 100% fact.

[@katyareads221]

Thanks for the album and band history. I did not realize. It makes you appreciate the music that much more. I remember when this song came out....loved it then and still enjoy listening to it now. It stood the test of time. I still love hearing it 30/40 years later.

[@nodoor9132]

Tom's prowess as a pedal builder is evident in the guitar and bass sound on all Boston's music.

[@lancelange9377]

I watched a video from the last tour with Brad. He pretty much nailed all the high notes in this song. Which blew my mind.

[@Chief2Moon]

You've got impeccable talent for "doing autopsies" on songs, exposing the bones,muscles,nerves,etc of various tunes& musicians....tip of the hat to you. Well Done!

[@wingsofpegasus]

Thanks!

[@billkohler6292]

RIP Brad, we lost your great voice, it would have been so nice to have you stay with us a little longer and make some more great music with Tom. We love ya!

[@izregistered]

I had the pleasure of going to a Boston concert years ago and Delp nailed it.

[@bekind6763]

Love your analogy of the manager shooting their self in the foot. Boston put out some exceptional artistic material. Thanks for all of the work you put into each analyses. Rock!

[@katrenagunter5526]

Right on! Fil is a good one huh? And I bet he could sing the heck out of this too.

[@JT-yd2dm]

Thanks for a great analysis. Boston is one of the greatest bands of all time! I saw them in Indiana in 1994. Such a great show! Absolute perfection! Tom was a genius and Brad's vocals...PHENOMENAL! So sad that we lost him too soon. I listened to Truthsurge and his cover of this song...WOW! Great job!

[@just_passing_through]

What an awesome song. Never gets old. Even the few ‘bum’ notes in this performance don’t diminish it at all.

[@boosuedon]

When Tom was young he had a huge crush on an older cousin. He said later that he thought she was the most beautiful girl in the world. Her name is Marianne.

[@irisheyes5890]

It was revolutionary in it’s time.

[@micheled6111]

Chest voice, head voice then flip into angel voice!! Loved it in the 70s, love it now!

[@billychoate5228]

Brad Delp along with Paul Rogers are 2 of the best male rock singers in my opinion ever.

[@souljamom1]

Billy Choate Paul Rogers pushing 70 & he still sounds great! It’s amazing!

[@johnperri997]

Even Disco people liked Boston...!!!

[@leslie8888]

Love Paul Rogers!

[@ponytrekker9315]

Throw in Ian gillan of deep purple. I don’t think anyone came close when he was in his prime.

[@Capricosm]

Plus Stevie Wright from The Easybeats .

[@lastone783]

Smokin’ ! Oh, wait, that’s my other favorite Boston song. Thanks, Fil, for showcasing another great band❣️

[@katrenagunter5526]

Yep! The man I'll never be is good as well as Headknockers!

[@Rock_Girl_Daze]

💨✌️

[@Zebra_3]

saw Brad Delp smoking during _Smokin’_ in concert way back then.

[@barbaradownie3265]

I FORGOT HOW GOOD THIS SONG IS 😍😍😍😍I APPRECIATE IT SO MUCH MORE NOW

[@katrenagunter5526]

I hear ya. It was so overplayed back then. But when you don't hear it for a long time and you have changed as well, your perspective is different isn't it?

[@barbaradownie3265]

Kat&Co w/friends SO TRUE!

[@vergedrums]

They used to play this at the roller rink and it was one of my favorites. I feel so fortunate to have grown up when I did.

[@Toilbaby]

He was SO careful with his music. My lil bro, whom I lost 2 yrs ago, turned me on to Boston years ago. He/I LOVED music. There’s not a day he doesn’t cross my mind. He’s in the wind that blows across my face, he’s in a great song I listen to, he’s in my most happy memories of my dad/identical twin I’ve lost. He’s with them for me and I love him for that. ☺️ Lodie

[@williamgraber6683]

If this is at Giants Stadium in NJ, I was there. Also performed that day; The Outlaws, Todd Rundgren & Utopia and Poco. Rained when the Outlaws played and the sun returned during Green Grass and High Tides Forever. All were wonderful performances, especially Boston and Todd. We had General Admission Field tickets and could get up close. Great day of performances.

[@jchis9852]

I was there too. I commented further under Lawrence Westby.

[@wingsofpegasus]

Cool! Yes it is!

[@KarlaElaine100]

Takes me back to high school. There really was a lot of good music in the 70’s!

[@j.rogercavanaugh3971]

I saw Boston live at Solomon Island, MD. about 5 years ago. The BEST rock concert I have ever been to, since the 1970’s! Sounded just like their recordings.

[@kencoakley3959]

I'm from Boston and remember how huge they were back in The 70s. One of my cousins, who passed away a couple of years ago, who was a fan of theirs, got me into them in 1976, when I was 10. It was my first step into being a metalhead, which I was all through The 80s. I love "Rock "N' Roll Band". I got a kick out of the line "Dancin' in the streets of Hyannis" because I would go on summer vacation there.

I was from New Hampshire and we all loved our great Boston bands. A lot of the members as well as Aerosmith had weekend homes in NH. You would frequently run into all these guys. I

[@stephens9462]

Cherry Snow same here. Brad was living in Atkinson when he died if memory serves me correctly. Godsmack is another band with NH roots.

[@cooldudemark]

R.I.P. Brad Delp and Sib Hashian. Two great musicians who helped shape the Boston sound.

[@joeg9810]

One of my favorite bands, growing up in New England. I wore that first album out! Great musicians all of them, seen the twice live!

[@scottaberle8684]

I love to see your smile when GREAT artists make you want to cry with their art :o) You Rock!!!!!! This was one of the first albums I ever owned.

[@mitakuyeoyasin2320]

This gonna be good! *grabbing my wine* EDIT: Great Video Fil! RIP Brad, he was truly an amazing, gifted man in so many ways. Was luck enough to catch them several times, and they always rocked it. This is still one of my top 20 albums of all time! Cheers!!!!!

[@laurastrobel718]

Finishing my beer!Damn

[@TheNewenglandboys]

If Tom Schultz name were in the dictionary the description beside his name would most likely read "Musical Genious" From engineering the sounds to playing all the instrument parts and recording, to finding one of the greatest voices ever recorded in Brad Delp who, it could be said, put the perfect voice over "More Than A Feeling". Brad was living in Atkinson, New Hampshire when he passed away. I drove past his house when I heard of his passing and felt such sorrow. Not only did he have a great voice, but he was such a personable person that spoke to everyone wearing that warm smile. I often think if I had known he was so lonely, I may have stopped by and friended him. He lived only a short way from me. RIP Brad. And now Sib is gone also. Hopefully they are playing music up there. Thanks for this video. Amazing

[@2GuysTalkingPodcastNetwork]

The COMPLETE CAVEMAN DRUM OPENING of this is just beyond awesome. All of it. Thanks for taking the time to share your thoughts on it and to allow us to remember some GREAT MUSIC, personalities and talents!

[@slaysteve1978]

This song takes me back to high school. Music has that power to transport us to other parts of our lives. Love this album.

[@ArcticCoonass]

Fil... you're such a true music connoisseur and more than likely a musical perfectionist as well, one with an obvious GREAT ear, who also understands the in-depth complexities and subtleties of each specific track you review, so tremendously glad I stumbled onto your channel, it's honestly a real pleasure my friend!

[@marshallderriek1858]

When this came out it was the most unique sound that was ever heard.. and the vocals also .. we were blown away on the entire album

[@leslie8888]

Saw Boston in 1980 at WSU Washington state. There just came back from overseas tour and were so happy to be back home! Played 3 hours and was blown away! Thank you for the look back! We were so we're so lucky to see all the great bands back then. Can't believe I'm 60! Tom was an engineer beyond any other!

[@pattisimmons67]

I think I watch you as much as I watch the folks you're analyzing. Your smile is like, one of those almost angelic faces. I have enjoyed many of these bands through out my life. Even the oldies I knew from older family and friends who played them LONG after they were on anything BUT the oldies channels. Believe me, I'm old enough to be your.... older sister 😜 So a groupie I am not. I just enjoy watching other folks when they TRULY enjoy and appreciate something so amazing as to make them smile too. Rock on Fil. I'll be watching as long as you keep making these videos too.

[@wingsofpegasus]

Thanks!

[@mizzmanatee]

He is a hottie isn't he?!! 😍

[@raptor182cmn]

There will never be another voice like Brad Delp.

[@deborah8887]

Sad, but probably true.

[@rottenhippie8151]

Greatest debut album period. And Toms MIT engineered Sony Les Paul is temperamental but incredible. From this Brad to Brad Delp'. Love and light always Always missed RIP Brother

[@cameranmanner4701]

I would like to say the fanboys of GnR are steaming over your comment. LoL

[@rottenhippie8151]

@@cameranmanner4701 thanx for the reply. I gotta say first, your comment cracked me up because if there was a fan base i would like to see steaming is GnR. Absolutely can not stand Axel, Just a straight hack with more than a few bitch tendencies completely cancels out everything Slash, Izzy and Duff put down. I don't suffer assholes, and Axel a first class one. More class in Sib's kick drum than GnR in it's entirety.

[@cameranmanner4701]

Though i havent really checked the numbers I feel that GnR debute album as the most sold is a bit of a falsehood. As there were three platforms you could buy an album. Record, tape and CD. Plus the larger population base and the amount of radio stations blasting GnR music. Would it be fair to base a % of record sales over population density during their debute period. Me being at the height of 80s music my bias would lead me to GnR but and Boston album was far removed from me. But in comparaison to the Appetite album. Boston crafted a far better album.

[@americanleisurepools6431]

Never gets old listening to Boston, they are at another level

[@garymessano2669]

This actual show, was the very first concert I ever attended!! Seeing this show brought back so many memories of high school and my buddies. Thank you for selecting this show!!

[@wingsofpegasus]

Cool!

[@1MsPaula]

Boston a beloved Band from the 70s ❤🌟👌

[@denniswilson9367]

OMG my fav song ever, my fav singer ever! I saw a video of that tiny little basement studio one time...it's just nuts to think about how an album of that magnitude was created in that space. Tom was a genius, Brad was just amazing.

[@sandiparker8567]

Oh wow, taking me back to senior year of college - Boston was our SOUNDTRACK! Insane album. Thanks for the analysis as always.

[@Colhogan06]

I seen an interview with Brad, and he mentioned early on when they started touring, that even though he knew the fans would want him to sing "More Than a Feeling", he didn't look forward to singing it. He basically said what FIL has said here. The song took a toll on his voice, and sometimes they would sing it early on in their show because if they waited until later it would be very difficult for him. I think he even mentioned that, later in the tour he would start having others like Barry help with some of the notes.

[@georgelapointe52]

Delp's rendition on the debut album is astounding. It is easy to see how that song is a voice killer.

[@turkeytrailhoneybeefarmgeo6292]

He did the album then found a singer. He built his own studio for the first Album. The man invented studio gear to get it done. The record company thought it was a demo. The sound engineer didn't. The rest is history. Un real.

[@joekimes8433]

Boston's music could top the charts today without question. Tom wasn't gonna put a song on vinyl till it was up to snuff

[@paulagwhyte1720]

Wow, they were amazing! Every time I hear it, I get more than a feeling. I want to cheer, cry, sing, I don't know....my younger sons almost groan, they know it's going to blast it and I'm going to sing, possibly cry! I mean, he did sing the the notes that high, just blended the high notes with high guitar. And the guitars. This band, wow. Xx. They should have been higher everywhere than every other band!

[@richardcaguirre]

My first concert, Tucson CC 1978 and Sammy Hagar was the opening act. I said to my friends "who the hell is the Red Rocker?" And the rest, as they say, is history. What a great show and experience.

[@douglaslcmonroe7447]

Loved the guys. RIP Brad Delp 😢

[@guysmalley]

Douglas LC Monroe depression is no joke, aging can intensify this. Sad he couldn’t find help

[@douglaslcmonroe7447]

guysmalley I know from my own experiences lately. It just blows me away how these people with such remarkable and notable talents as with Brad Delp, Chris Cornell, even with the 27 club and their giving their lives to something they know can and will kill someone. I know addictions but speak only to the talented intelligent parts of these people as well. I’m able to keep my head with my wilder thoughts 💭 but some with larger talents cannot. It’s abysmal.

[@wingsofpegasus]

Amen.

[@debbie995]

Another thing that impresses me is how they keep the tempo so steady; it could be so easily rushed by any member of the band at any time. As a drummer myself, I can appreciate how well-rehearsed this is, as you said Fil. And thank you for talking about Brad's vocal in this performance vs his vocal talent. He's one of my favorite vocalists and deserves every accolade. Thank you so much for this analysis! I love Boston! :D

[@vedacarroll636]

Boston. Such an iconic band. I love them. I still enjoy their music today.

[@lisafridland]

I was lucky enough to see them live 4 times between 1987 and 2004. So great… always had a great time. Really appreciate the history and technical details you provide, Fil. It really adds a lot.

[@seanwoodburn2616]

Great analysis Fil...as usual! This was a complicated group for many reasons ranging from production at Scholz' studio to legal issues and how the heck did they do that live?? In today's world of sampling, pre-recorded backing tracks, harmonizers and loopers it may seem simple but it was not. Boston's live shows in the seventies and early eighties may well have been technically the most difficult to produce during the era. Tom's technical acumen changed what we thought was possible on a live stage. Much of what we take for granted now started with this band!

[@Tubes12AX7k]

it's great seeing a smile on Fil's face anytime he watches a video clip. :) I really wish they'd make a limited edition Tom Scholz's "hyperspace pedal"

[@catsofsherman1316]

Such a classic song. Brad's vocals on this are still stunning 40+ years on. Everyone should check out Rick Beato video what makes this song great. He solos the individual tracks and breaks the studio track. I never tire of this song.

[@mikeyoung9810]

One of my favorite groups. Love the first 3 albums.