Hitch a Ride (Boston) | Lexington Lab Band

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Vocals: Michael Vandemark
Guitar: Dale Adams
Guitar: James Cornett
Guitar: Tom Leszega
B3: Austin Vitucci
Bass: Randy Refalo
Drums: Ryan McQuerry
Vocals: Amanda Carter, Kaitlynne Postel, Jessica McKenney
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[@robertlafnear9115]

PLEASE book the Britt here in So. Oregon ...... bring this live to our valley on a warm summer night.........what a great band you have !😁

[@markfox6596]

Hello.. Can I use Google play store cards to contribute?

[@nutikr358]

@@robertlafnear9115 I grew up in Ashland back in the 50's and 60's. I graduated from AHS in '63 and attended some classes at SOU when it was SOC back in '67. I went to our junior/senior prom at Britt Hall. I agree with you LLB is a great band!

[@randy2812]

Who are the three women singing.

[@annikadimitriou1269]

YES ITS AWESOME❣❣❣

[@benadam7753]

This is the most techinally proficient cover band I've ever seen!

[@jamesstaats6105]

Agree in spades! So many of these have found their way to my playlist. While all of the songs are good, their Boston covers are just "off the chain!"

[@optimus163]

These guys and Leonid and Friends !

[@robertdillon9989]

Literally brought tears to this old Boston fans eyes !

[@jetcityrules]

Me to

[@cwadeh1]

Aye that!

[@tomf9292]

Me too!

[@scotts7391]

Me as well.. These guys are great! Awesome mixing! I'm hooked on their renditions of all of my favorite music. The back up girls sound so sweet together, and easy on the eyes!

[@scottmurphy6044]

Ditto 🍀🥺🤔🎶🎵🎹🎤🔥

[@anthony22bob]

It is simply a perfect rendition of a musical masterpiece. Every single musician is focused like a laser beam on the task before them (look at those determined faces!!). No baloney, no posing, no theatrics, just pure musical expression that would make the members of Boston and us fans beam with joy.

[@q98rt710]

Amen to that!

[@garyolshan4177]

Well said! Never though anyone could duplicate that magical sound of Boston's brilliant debut record

[@dirkpittthegreat4559]

Got that right...perfect. love LLB!!! My go to!!!

[@daverogers5609]

They are good but I’m trying to wrap my head around female backup singers on this particular song.

[@ocnlltgic]

That will be a hard statement to top... So I let you get away.

[@heywoodjablowme9256]

1. Who ever mic d and mix the drums deserves some kind of award. 2. The harmonies...THE HARMONIES!!!! 3. Guitars trading leads then doubling ?!! Are you kidding me? 4. Vintage Hammond b organ sound is spot on. 5. Brad Delps range and versatility were showcased in this song. The singer here elevated the entire thing.

[@BigTulsa]

If you listen to the original recording, that (the guitar doubling) is exactly how Scholz recorded it. This version is spot on.

[@danbrunner7924]

@@BigTulsa everything this band covers seems to be spot on. amazing

[@oasis5827]

Perfectly Stated!!!

[@billg2354]

Disagree. It's not spot on but Boston would be proud. There are some emotional elements with the lead guitar in Boston's original they didn't quite capture. I am happy more people can appreciate this and a new generation. I always thought this was their finest contribution.

[@michaelcochran1686]

Rest in peace, Tom Leszega. You will be missed by LLB fans and your bandmates. 💙

[@Paul-Mac]

I did not know Tom had passed! Certainly sorry to hear this. I commented a few years back that I was curious how he got his tone, and he took the time to reach out and give me his rig rundown. Condolences certainly.

[@DanRibar]

Oh so sad. He was one of the smoothest guitar players I've seen. RIP buddy.

[@MoFernandez]

R.I.P sir you'll be missed

[@oasis5827]

What a great song! I get a Little sad now when I watch this video since the passing of Tom... Guitar Work and Vocal are Amazing. The three Gorgeous Lady Singers sound so good with those harmonies! Rocked It! The Tone and Brightness in that Blue PRS on those solos.. AMAZING! WORK!!!

[@keenedgedesigns]

Which one was he?

[@jackarmstrong1838]

When Rick Beato was reviewing this song, HE couldnt even duplicate the guitar work at the end. He just threw up his hands and smiled. You guys are the best!!!!

[@jackarmstrong1838]

What makes the Lexington Lab Bands rendition all the more amazing is that Tom Scholz recording was done with Tom Scholz doing both guitar parts. LLB is apparently doing this live, with two different guys doing the guitar parts. No offense to Scholz, but he had quite a bit of time to perfect these parts, and splice it together, mix it, etc, while the band is doing it live.

[@elcapitan478]

Nobody covers Boston, says almost every band on the planet. Watch and listen, says LLC. Another awesomely perfect rendition of a classic.

[@MrChewy63]

I just had the pleasure of watching you guys jam to my favorite Boston song. This 59 year old had tears in my eyes. Great Job! Everyone of you NAILED IT!!!! Please don’t ever stop playing…you guys are special!

[@niphtrus1279]

@MrChewy63, this song is my favorite Boston song too. In fact, it's my favorite at all. I do agree they NAILED IT! Everything is perfect!

[@olentangy74]

I can’t count how many times I heard this song in my squadron berthing area on the USS Enterprise during deployment in the mid 70’s. I hear this and I’m 20 years old again. A timeless classic.

[@timcunningham9175]

I’m with you, except on the USS Forrestal in the late seventies...great rendition!

[@olentangy74]

@@timcunningham9175 Nice to hear from another former carrier sailor!

[@404nitro]

@@olentangy74 Thank you both for your service to our country!

[@allentumminello2343]

Camp Stanley Korea. 2nd inf Div 76-79

[@victorsantoy9469]

Whitney Army in 1980s, 1976 if I'm not mistaken in Milwaukee Wisconsin at the arena their first year together if I'm not mistaken and boys that bring back memories they sounded perfect life when I saw them sounded like the album they only had that one album but they were awesome I love Boston

[@WeAreZilla]

Damn, 44 years later and this music is just as ethereal and sublime as the first time I heard it. Thank you LLB - beautifully done!

[@sealsamster]

Whoa. This almost 65yo was just immediately transported back to Aug of '76. Absolutely awesome!!

[@wtfarethesehandles]

I wish I could’ve seen Boston in concert. I was born too damn late: 2001 😫

[@mikewasko4964]

Tom Sholtz is a musical genius and brilliant musician and song writer, I clicked on this vid expecting to be somewhat disappointed but dam ! I dont think u will find a better rendition than this . You guys and gals just simply blew my mind ! Great cover 👌

[@biscaynediver]

When it comes to music, Scholz was brilliant, indeed. But as a human being, not so much. R.I.P. Brad

[@mikewasko4964]

@@biscaynediver I know a couple people myself that are brilliant in what they do but personally they are complete A holes 😆, not much ya can do about it.

[@billbelk7250]

LLB does not disappoint! They replicate songs as good, if not better than the originals!

[@garyfraser2875]

So sorry to hear of Tom Leszega's passing...what a talent ! May he rest in peace.

[@matthewmcclellan6181]

This is lovely, folks. Long live the beautiful spirit of Bradley Delp.

[@marcwarrick]

if you are not a BOSTON fan listen to how these guys and gals do it and you will be forever a FAN Thank You LLB

[@davidclemdis4796]

That song by Boston could not be covered any better, that was done just masterful, beautifully executed

[@tomgio1]

Those trading guitar leads at the end...get me every time. And LLB captured it in an unforgettable way. Much thanks.

[@dberdes]

My favorite guitar solo in all of rock music. I’ve heard it a thousand times and I still get goosebumps and maybe even shed a tear every time I hear this song.

[@ApeLikeCreature]

One of my favorite solos ever! They did it justice, even with the different humbucker tones going back and forth.

[@plee1022]

@@dberdes Agreed 👍

[@tomgio1]

@@ApeLikeCreature , I’m a dumb drummer, so can’t speak to the nuance of the guitar pickups (though I at least know what they are, lol).

[@mikekroft86]

maybe its lost youth, maybe its the harmony, maybe its the duel guitar solo at the end, but this song always brings a tear to my eye

[@LexingtonLabBand]

Us too!

[@teekay_1]

It's one of the great unappreciated rock solos. Well constructed

[@patriciosilvarobalino9832]

Same yo me

[@shawnlittle9234]

Ditto

[@jeffreymiller9808]

A beautiful performance, we definitely miss Brad Delp as well. Such a great classic 1st release by Boston. You guys did a masterful job with this recording!

[@arthurschipper8906]

Me, my 72 skylark, my sparkomatic tape deck, and Boston. 💞

[@ocnlltgic]

I never thought ANYONE could sound like Brad... wow....that is impressive... excellent guitars and also killed the B3??? What more can I ask for?

[@robertandersen5748]

Forget the Cow Bell. More Organ. More Organ. Rock on lovely people, you make me smile.

[@scottcollins1122]

Can not believe they sound as good as Boston. Damn!!¡!¡¡¡!!

[@chapelroadfarms1652]

Careful! Fantastic and ALMOST as good as Boston.

[@jeffinjersey9094]

No, they sound better

[@BLKBETE11]

Chills! My fav Boston tune. Tones & dynamics are ridiculous… Love the female background vox. Bravo!!

[@victormoon2349]

And I have to give these ladies a lot of credit. They’re either singing their tails off, dancing, clapping, or smiling. Great job guys and gals. 2 thumbs up!!

[@betsyhenderson1964]

They are outstanding! Of course, I sound just like this in my car! 😂😂😂

[@malcolm2637]

I agree with you that the ladies are happy and smiling, that's because the are very privileged to sing with such professional musicians.🇺🇲🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿😁🎸🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇦🇺

[@JohnBrown-uq6ul]

The tall blonde in the middle is a completely gorgeous babe. Beautiful.

[@WhiteWizard44]

AND they're so hot, LLB has to keep the drum set encased in glass so it doesn't melt....🔥🔥🔥

[@MikeSmithEnterprises]

@@JohnBrown-uq6ul She's a former Miss Kentucky.

[@Primus54]

There are many rock guitar solos that are fabulous, but when I want to introduce someone to perfection, I always play “Hitch a Ride”. You people nailed it to perfection. Congratulations! 👍👍👍

[@guypatterson7334]

I think Boston and VH are the two hardest bands to cover and do them justice. Well done folks.

[@markfox6596]

Listened to this again.. That cat on the keys is awesome.. Those Les Paul's rock.. I can't get enough.

[@bobsimpkins266]

The dark Blue guitar is a PRS and sounds amazing. The LP sounds like it has original pickups! Smokin!!!

[@Shawnx-jb7sv]

I just fell in love with this band! Their ABSOLUTELY AWESOME! Really love the feminine backup vocals also!

[@steelepls]

Nothing like commenting 4 years after the fact but here goes. Seems like the good Lord moved all the great guitar players to the Lexington, KY area because no matter what or who you play, you folks are the best of the best. And young Mr Austin on keyboards who I was blessed to meet at the concert Labor Day weekend again I will say your fingers move faster than I can think and you are one talented young man and really nice guy to get to talk to. Looking for next years concert guys. Take care and God bless.

[@Moneytalks.29]

Fantastic!! The woman on the far left is... stunning!!! What a smile!!

[@johnnicolazzo4146]

You can understand how awesome Boston was when you you see just how complex this song is

[@brainscott8198]

The second guitar solo to the outro always knocks me out even some 50 yrs later...fantastic job, guys.

[@mikevillajr335]

Excellent rendition. The entire song sounds crisp and new. Musicianship and vocals were spot on. Thanks for doing this!

[@aleccumming4436]

That's what I wanted to say too. The song sounds completely fresh and alive to me, despite the many many MANY times I've heard Boston do it before. This may be my favorite Boston song - it's melodicism and classic structure are Beatles-level, to me.

[@pattee6645]

If I didn't know better, I was listening t it Boston!!

[@roberthurless4615]

I must have watched this a dozen times and I never tire of hearing it. Firstly because of the great musicianship, but mostly because the ladies are so beautiful and have such angelic voices.

[@mrk1500man]

Agreed, they add such as nice touch and beautiful sound to this well known song.

[@claudemcwhorter]

@@mrk1500man Like they're hand claps too , that adds to it alot.

[@brianhenry7713]

Was just thinking “goose bumps” when I saw the comment. I just can’t get over the quality of the music of this group. Big Boston fan and this group nails it!! Love the gals! Well said... angelic!

[@remifalasido2903]

Maybye my Boston's prefered song. A real firework at the end !

[@scotttwomey9646]

Absolutely fantastic! Especially the harmonies, for Brad Delp’s voice was positively otherworldly, while Tom Scholz is an utter genius.

[@jcbutler9901]

I've listened to this clip a lot. The girls voices are so sweet...they get better with each turn around...especially the last one... the keyboards are perfect...the lead guitars are perfect... just...wow...

[@donaldbrownlee7358]

The girls voices are alright, but they didn't or couldn't hit those high notes like Boston's background vocals did.

[@jamesarriola6056]

Ladies and gentlemen, there are a lot of extremely good musicians in the world....and you folks are of no exception. Thank you so much.❤️

[@billboroson2412]

Sure, I could go find a video of Boston performing this song back in the ‘70s. It’d be fine. But the fact that this cover is so accurate not only in getting the notes right but also reproducing the same guitar/drum/synth tones makes me see how loved this music still is. Rock on!

[@victormoon2349]

Lexington Lab Band does an excellent job with this song. Period! I also like the female harmony backups…

[@hadara69]

I'm crying. My favorite Boston song since I was 7 in '76. Absolutely gorgeous, and the ladies' vocals are perfection! 🤘🏽💥💢

[@chetburnes3776]

The ladies' vocals add a sweetness to the song. They have a very WilsonPhillips sound. Not bad things.

[@hadara69]

@@doak4886 Don't tell me what to do. 😰😂🎭🎶

[@hadara69]

@@doak4886 🤘👹🤘

[@wtfarethesehandles]

23 here. Boston’s my shit!

[@meinkapu9899]

You can't harmonize any better than the ladies on this one!

[@DokkenFan]

I have a brother thats 12 years older than I am and he had this on vinyl. I can still remember sitting in the cinder block added back room of my parents farm house in Missouri around 1979 listening to this record at 5 or 6 years old and thinking it was the greatest thing I had ever heard. Turns out 43 years later I was right all along.

[@rgsliwa8298]

Good musicianship cover of one of the greatest 21 century composer's of modern electric music 🎶

[@Mike-Olds-1]

A great cover of a great song. That first Boston album is in the top 5 best albums ever in my book 👍

[@stanleyhornbeck1625]

These folks nail it perfectly, The 3 women are awesome!

[@jgedd25]

This song is perfect gives me goose bumps every time guitars sound awesome together such talent 👍👍👍👍

[@rolfr6662]

I ❤️when the hand claps kick in. A wonderfully, feel good tune.

[@ScottDMoore]

Excellent bass work

[@andrewtrotter9023]

Most beautiful - and great sounding - backup singers in music today.

[@jeffneedy5972]

Bass Man Randy is in the pocket....................very underrated

[@markco61]

My favorite song by Boston, beautiful cover and one of the most beautiful songs ever written imo!

[@BIGROCKER620]

Love Boston. Brad Delp was one of the best. Great rendition and all involved nailed it. Backup girls always sizzling.

[@Azfun6]

I find myself listening to this song quite often. The vocals are so nice. The ladies really understand how to blend....their vowels all match so nicely, their mix, it so enhances the lead, who is awesome. And the musicians just do a superb job. Great job you guys, so enjoyable. I really like that you guys do so many songs that no band in their right mind would ever attempt, very cool.

[@rodmandealerman3297]

I was barely a teenager when this song hit the air back in '76. After their 2nd album hit a couple of years later, I purchased both albums. Those were the first 2 LP vinyl albums I ever owned. Here we are, over 40 years later, and Boston is STILL in my top 3 list of favorite bands, ever. As I listen to this, there is only one thing to do: Cry Tears of Joy. Many, many tears. Yes, I still own those albums.

[@dw3562]

I can 2nd that but it's closer to 50 yrs best Boston covers ever recorded, thanks LLB. Daniel B.

[@eriklindhurst5793]

I have been a Boston fan for 40 years. I think LLB did a great job with this song. Kudos!

[@johnnylavery5512]

Boston fans: no one will ever do their songs justice Lexington: hold my beer

[@FAZWORTH421]

Facts! Because they have def done this so well.

[@JollyDeacs11]

Amen brotha!

[@victormoon2349]

To Johnny lavery. I disagree. Stage presence, acoustic and electric guitar and drums. This sounds like Boston to me. The lead singer has perfect range and tone. Hits the same notes Brad Delp did. I think it’s a wonderful cover…

[@stevecraig3004]

Good one!

[@1963rockhead]

@@victormoon2349 Johnny was speaking metaphorically, he was actually complimenting them by saying, we're LLB, hold my beer and watch what we can do...This is so close to perfect, it almost doesn't seem real...

[@johnrickard3158]

Love this as a Boston Fan. Every one is 100 percent spot on.. thank you. But !!! The bass blayer did serious work the whole song. Lol. Part of being Boston. Thank you guys for this. I like it better.

[@aleccumming4436]

Boston's bass lines are often overlooked, but this one is extraordinarily good, and your bassist nailed it! Thank you!!

[@leebrand3724]

From a bassist of more than 50 years i don't think Randy knows how good he is. His technique and interpretation is up with the best and even Leland Sklar would approve of his playing.

[@azovnyekhaclassicalacousti4639]

This is my second time comments this song carry me to another dimension of my 90s youth. Beautiful.❤️🔥❤️

[@maj198]

RIP Tom were gonna miss you😢

[@marcheuer3610]

How these guys on lead guitars worked out the instrumental section of this song note by note, is really impressing 🙏👏

[@jamesrviar526]

Agree...

[@toddkerchner9221]

The harmonizing guitar solo near the end was just just stunning. I was taken back to the memory of my bedroom 1983 with my Technics turn table and Lafayette amp with the Capehart speakers pounding.... Thank You even for the briefest of moments.

[@johnrouille8273]

Most beautiful song ever, want it played at my eulogy

[@LexingtonLabBand]

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[@TheGriff61]

Great idea

[@greggill7066]

Just decided to do so as we

[@malcolm2637]

Boston's first album must be one of the finest debut album of all time ,and LLB aren't bad either, please, please come to England!!

[@tjlpup8158]

Holy smokes. Cranking this on my new Sanyo stereo bought at Sears with money saved from my first dishwashing job. 16 again and in my parents basement. Miss them both, and my youth.

[@billyboy1714]

This instantly transported me back to riding through my high school parking lot in my friend’s Chevy Luv pickup with Boston blaring on the Craig PowerPlay 8-track player. Good times!

[@kemart537]

After a while, I had to double over a piece of wrigglys gum and stick under the bottom of my 8 track to keep it from dragging...lol Those were the days!!

[@LudingtonBass]

Guitar players nailed the ending

[@gordonociao1231]

Headphones are a must to listen to this band - Excellent engineering from the soundboard IMHOP.

[@tammihicks8571]

Your cover of this song is smooth as glass. There is some kind of magic going on in Lexington.

[@DrDom-le3yv]

One of my favorite Boston songs........Well done LLB!!! Brad and Sib would be so proud!!

[@davidtweedy8036]

The best I've seen since 1977😳

[@rameyhankins7651]

Dad gum....what a song....and what a group to sing it,,,,Way to go LLB

[@jimdavidson4965]

Man, the dude on the keyboards kills it....Hell, you all do! It would be like lying on the floor of the Lou've and listening to Picasso Paint!

[@kens.3729]

Beautiful Job with this Classic Boston Tune. You ALL sound absolutely Fantastic. Thanks! 👍

[@sarge7108]

Amazingly spot on. Vocal,background singers , drummer and those guitar solos and organ! Close my eyes and listen. I’m back in high school!

[@marccovell9734]

Fills my heart, and Angel voices give me goose bumps.

[@travkatz]

I never watch or listen to covers. I hate being disappointed. I made an exception when an uncoverable song appeared on my feed. I was kinda blown away. I even got a lump in my throat.

[@LexingtonLabBand]

Thanks for giving us a listen!

[@larryn1929]

WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@stevee8884]

LLB the best cover band ever!

[@lizsinger6865]

Thank you for honoring this incredible band and their "out of the box thinking" with regard to sonic/musical innovation.

[@Guardducks]

Man, the background singers have stuck great harmony together. They sound wonderful.

[@ConcernedCitizen-ut9fi]

Absolutely precisely perfect, I can not stop listening to this one, YOU guys and girls ROCK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Thank you!

[@timtrace9754]

Probably my favorite Boston song for the dueling guitars. Those tones are pretty much spot-on. Thanks for the music :)

[@eddiebrown687]

That's a lot of gear, a lot of money, and a whole lot of talent. Extremely like the original.

[@Herr_Hess]

That bass player is solid !

[@lindamarsh6711]

If I were young again in the same years from 1967 to he best of the 70’ right through to the 90s I would be as bold as you all are. Do it now! What ever you want the most of in life, do it while you can! My life was great don’t get me wrong. I just would have changed a few things. Been more selfish in some areas. Just very thankful I was in my 20s during the 70s when the best music in the world blasted its way into our lives, changing us forever! I’m still here enjoying you revel in that same music. Hopefully I’ll have a few more years to enjoy watching you stretch and grow. God bless, God’s real you know. He saved my granddaughter’s life twice by speaking to me. Enjoy what he’s given you! 🇨🇦❤️🇺🇸🙏🏻🙏🏾🙏🏻✝️☝🏻

[@chuckcribbs3398]

The drums really drive this song and Ryan nailed it! Another great performance all around!

[@FAZWORTH421]

Holy shit these guys absolutely nail this song!

[@albertoperez7119]

You guys did a beautiful job and thank you so much it reminds me when they first came out in the summer of 1976 that was 18 years old and driving my Trans Am wow thanks it brings back a lot of memories

[@frankluna8712]

Greatest guitar riffs in rock. Great Boston tone. Hard to mirror Brad Delp's vocals, but great team of singers. And the clapping was a necessary part of the song.

[@rsoccer7427]

This band is great. I hope they would consider playing Don’t Look Back. They would crush it.

[@hbrookes]

Guitar tone and playing 100Percent!

[@TennTimes]

Pretty much listened to the entire catalog again recently and this is without a doubt the tightest performance in the lot. Truly amazing.

[@stricknine8623]

Ive always considered this as being one of the greatest guitar songs I've ever heard...I think it is a masterpiece and the finest example of the great style of playing of Mr. Tom Scholz. The job of covering this by those guitar players was absolutely fantastic.. I mean no disrespect to the rest of the Band members as they are all very talented and the first half of the the song is more than just a guitar solo.

[@patriciosilvarobalino9832]

Every time, I watch this one, I like it more

[@mikeduke6492]

These ladies have made Brad Delp proud. An excellent example of how to cover a great song. my favorite boston song at that 😎

[@a4s2reckonwith]

You guys came up on my recommended list last week and I have thoroughly enjoyed the dozen or so videos I've watched. I love that you cover many different bands and style of play and rotate people in and out. Love what you do. Very much a new fan.

[@pixiendixie4211]

You guys really did the song justice. Great job.

[@tjh211]

I love the music on your videos, but you filming and editing deserves an award. Awesome work !!!!!

[@patricktalley4185]

Just… wow! Took me right back to my childhood bedroom listening to Tom Scholz and the boys through my radio shack headphones. Thank you LLB for being so awesome.