Interesting Reaction To Blue Oyster Cult - Don't Fear The Reaper

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[@adriandelarosa6502]

I've got a Fever, and the only prescription is more cow bell.

[@debbiemccain5850]

😂😂😂😂

[@ronparsons8786]

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[@JohnnyLichtergud]

nice!

[@chrishickey7502]

I knew someone would hit this. Ever since that skit Will Farrell hitting that cow bell immediately pops into my mind.

[@MicheleNicole]

@@chrishickey7502 Me too!

[@CaptainBakerJason]

The lead guitarist wrote this song when he was diagnosed with a heart condition. During the time it took to know if surgery was required, he thought about his wife as they hadn’t been married all that long and there seemed to be so much life yet to share. He took the muse of Love being so strong to transcend Death. People often wrongly conclude it’s about suicide, when in fact it’s writer, Donald “Buck Dharma” Roeser, has said it is at its core a love song. Mortality is addressed naturally in the lyrics just as he was confronting it at the time in relation to his own love story. He was able to be treated successfully and in addition to decades of his guitar mastery since, he left us this masterpiece as a souvenir of that crisis. Buck recorded it on 4 track in his home, played the demo for the band. All five were gifted songwriters and musicians, and they came up with this studio arrangement that caught on like wildfire in ‘76! Even today, there are few rock bands that are as tight as BÖC. They are touring the USA and UK in 2021-2022, so be sure to get tickets to a show near you. Blue Öyster Cult is a relatively small musical portion in the vast spectrum of rock and roll history, however it is an extremely tasty rock morsel with an extensive catalog including their fabulous new album launched a year ago, “The Symbol Remains!” BÖC is a musical phenomenon that is best experienced live, so be sure to ✅ out this band an along with Thin Lizzy, Kansas, and other rock greats of the 70s … please be sure to push and vote for Blue Öyster Cult’s long overdue induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame that chooses to snub multi-gold / platinum artists endlessly.

[@DrSigma24-7]

THANK YOU! You are the first one I've seen in decades that knows the true story! Respect, sir, respect.

[@imeldaquijada188]

¹

[@derekdonnell7780]

Preach that knowledge . Very well put. Pay attention young boys and girl.

[@DrSigma24-7]

@@derekdonnell7780 Amen to that, sir.

[@stevemiller7433]

Thank you for that insight. I always assumed it was a nihilistic suicide fantasy.

[@chrisneuhaus7188]

I'm 60 years old and this song takes me back to when I was in high school. I feel 21 years old listening to this kind of music, this, Boston, Styx, Rush, Queen, and on and on. Best music genre ever! It makes you feel alive and young all over again! Great song, great memories and great reaction! Keep doing what you are doing, love your channel!

[@timpwhit]

63 here. I remember being very moved when I first heard this song. Of course, the Columbian Gold I was smoking might have contributed to the emotional impact just a little...

[@maxpolaris99]

@@stevecontini5386 I'm 60 this year too. Saw Bad Co Frampton and Think Lizzy too back in the day! I tried to save all my ticket stubs but I never did, I lost em all ... I'd have a cool wall full of them. Never saw Led Zep or Pink Floyd though. :( bummer

[@davidtcpa1]

I’m 59, and other than adding Pink Floyd, I’m right there with you.

[@davidtcpa1]

I’m guessing you’d love Veteran of the Psychic Wars, too.

[@richardlicht7927]

59...saw Blue Oyster Cult at the Nassau Coliseum in 79 or 80. Rush was the opening act. Love this song.

[@rick5440]

The music compliments the lyrics like no other song. Its absolutely brilliant. I think it is impossible to listen and not feel something.

[@gregorytaylor3146]

Listen to Astronomy; Flaming Telepaths, Veteran of the Psychic Wars, ETI...

[@martinperry5072]

Try Dave Gilmour and Pink Floyd.

[@corvuslight]

"He picks up a bus and throws it back down As he wades through the buildings towards the center of town..." GODZILLA!

[@dillydilly6073]

Oh no! There goes Tokyo.

[@bluharkness3921]

"oh no . There goes Tokyo.. go, go , GODZILLA"

[@samuelberz1476]

History shows, again and again, how nature points out the folly of man... GODZILLA!

[@msaz2720]

Yeeesss!

[@aaronarnold7653]

ZillaGod, ZillaGod, ZillaGod.....

[@obh4197]

70’s Rock, where musicians actually played and vocalists actually sang! No auto tune anywhere, talent showed through 🤘🤘

[@patrickschardt7724]

Many modern rock and metal vocalists can do this too. Lzzy Hale, Brittany Slayes, Floor Jansen, Amy Lee come to mind. Sadly many musicians today have to have some sort of computer enhancement

[@markmiwurdz202]

And the singers in these 70's rock bands didn't have the luxury of in - ear monitors! They were proper musicians back then.

[@blaynegreiner9365]

Lol acting like modern vocalists having in ear monitors makes them less of musicians 😅 Come off it

[@Ozarkprepper643]

Auto-Tune. Snyone who approves is tone deaf. It lacks all the emotion a true musical artist creates. But perhaps that's the whole idea they keep saying they want us to merge with the machine. Sorry I prefer to be human Instead of some emotionless drone.

[@hairyasstruman2257]

Your assessment of this song is almost what mine would be. They did a really good job of conveying that sense of dread through their instruments. BOC was way ahead of their time. Burning for You, Godzilla, Cities On Fire for Rock n Roll, and Transmaniacon MC are some other great tracks from them

[@toddmitchell7542]

“I Love the Night”, fits that description as well….

[@electricwizard3000]

Cities on Flame with Rock and Roll

[@ericelander9936]

Veteran of the Psychic Wars and ETI

[@gregorytaylor3146]

Except that they tell you that the dread is an illusion...

[@kenklein4783]

@@ericelander9936 Oh yeah killer song! Lyrics by fantasy author Michael Moorcock.

[@TheDivayenta]

The lead guitar greatness of Buck Dharma!

[@jeffkemper7920]

Buck is probably the least appreciated guitar player ever. Such a sublime way of playing where every note is luxurious and badass at the same time. BOC are one of my favorite bands ever. Thanks for putting his name out there, @Karen Nyere!

[@TheDivayenta]

@@jeffkemper7920 do you follow British Guitarist Reacts Fil Henley? He has guest guitarists on regularly- including Buck!!!! Check it out!

[@grahamtaylor8912]

My favorite guitarist. Yeah Fil is cool too.

[@gill2105]

Lots of cowbell in the 70s-80s.. Great song, takes me back for sure.

[@theodoreritola9758]

THE 70s were COW BELL CHAMPIONS

[@cdesha]

My dad used to tell me he had a copy of this vinyl record and when he tried to destroy it for being “satanic” it wouldn’t break. Such a shame he thought those silly things, fantastic music lol.

[@entertoby6698]

That's so true. Beliefs like that can stop you from enjoying things, like music.

[@vickiroman189]

Me too! My dad was a preacher.

[@michaelhudson2912]

Hail Satan

[@cdesha]

@@michaelhudson2912 agreed

[@JCMari-nz5wd]

@@michaelhudson2912 Ave Satanas.

[@entertoby6698]

I just heard this song recently "dont fear the reaper". I'd heard it before but it's my first time actually listening to the lyrics. Its sick and I love it!

[@strife711]

My favorite blue oyster cult song. When I was a kid learning to play the guitar I made it a thing for me to learn this song. It took me over a year but 20 something years later I still know how to play it. Thanks alot man for bringing back some good memories for me . Youre amazing

[@randybaker6042]

I heard this song a thousand times. Then I got a call that my father had died and when I got in the car to head for my mom's this song came on. Took on a whole different vibe. It is a masterpiece.

[@ll7868]

Anyone else get flashbacks to the opening credits of The Stand? Perfect choice of using this song for those scenes of all the dead bodies.

[@bluharkness3921]

Every time!

[@tanks4dmemories662]

DFTReeper is in almost every Halloween movie and many others.

[@4tuneagent]

In the original Halloween movie, Jamie Lee Curtis and her friend are listening to it on the car radio in the beginning when it is still daylight..

[@realbser1956]

Melody, melody, melody. That’s what all these songs convey. I suggest the band Yes and their song Roundabout. Without Yes there would be no Rush. Geddy Lee has said as much. They inducted Yes into the Rock And Roll Hall of Fame. Please consider this song. Loving this little journey. I feel like the song is telling us to just accept whatever is supposed to happen in life.

[@leonardchurch7675]

This was also used as the opening theme music for the original Steven King Mini-series of "The Stand"

[@ausfuhrpramienjagar]

That song made you think, didn't it? That's what it was meant to do. Incredimazing song! Btw, that's Buck Dharma on lead, picking away on a 1969 Gibson SG Standard guitar. They are still actively touring as BOC. I saw them just 6 mos ago playing a county fair in Cali. Only two original members left, but it was a great performance as always. 🙂

[@raymondott6100]

Blue Oyster Cult Burnin for You Veteran of the Psychic War Godzilla 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸🔥🔥🔥

[@FourPawsInTheGrave]

I just saw BOC perform this past Sunday at Sea World!!!! More cowbell!!

[@davidfellows2874]

Bad Ass Classic! I remember when it first came out a bunch of my High School classmates all met up at a Park and one of the guys had a Van with a huge sound system. They played this song over and over for over an hour!! And no one got sick of it! I saw them live I was in the 8th row. One of the loudest concerts I ever heard! My ears were still ringing two days later. All time Classic!

[@woodrowsmith3400]

My initial reaction had to be near to yours, altho some 46 years earlier. I purchased this album on it's day of release having been a fanboy for years already. I had already seen them twice in arena settings. I had no idea the impact this song would have on my then 22yo self. I had to stop the turntable and play this over and over. Profound message of life, love and hope is what I heard that day, and still do today. This band is severely underrated, both as musicians and songwriters. This band is one of the best live shows...ever. I should know. I've seen them more than thirty times in the last fifty years. They play as well today as they did back then. Buck...man, what a talented and gifted guitarist. I simply do not understand why he is never mentioned in the lists of great guitarists. I simply do not understand why this band is not in the Hall of Fame.

[@evelynne2846]

They were outstanding live. At their concert in the 70s. They actually played for three hours and the concert was in an orchestra hall with speakers in all walls. Most memorable concert. Thank you.

[@lockandloadshari]

Me and my best friend Bill went to see this band in 84 and they were incredible! One of the best concerts we ever went to for sure.

[@madelinerene6805]

Such a classic...you will never get good rock music like this ever again!

[@katillac11]

This was always one of my favorite songs back in the '70s. I absolutely love your thoughts on this song, made me look at it a different way.

[@midnite8729]

They're amazing & have an ability to make a beautiful song that has dark undertones and a meaning you might not expect. They do it in "I love the night" too. That song feels really romantic, but i also heard its about vampires

[@marinamartinez6886]

This is a great song when you're driving late at night! Still remember when it first hit the radio.

[@buzzbomb67]

Wow, two mid-70s MEGACLASSICS in a row! Awesome :) These songs are the reason the 70s were such an extraordinary and musically revolutionary decade.

[@DavidTateVA]

You really need to hear some Heart. "Crazy on You", "Magic Man", "Barracuda" -- the female-fronted version of mid-70s rock perfection. For extra points, react to Led Zeppelin "Stairway to Heaven" and then Heart's cover of it at the Kennedy Center Honors for Zeppelin.

[@mikeg.4211]

You got it right. A classic line from this song is "Another 40,000 coming every day. We can be like they are. Come on baby."

[@markbyers1651]

"the candles blew and then disappeared the curtains flew and then he appeared "

[@brockmiles1606]

Growing up in the 60s was amazing, every month something new and exciting happening musically. Year after year. Wow. I loved it.

[@davidtingley9978]

Godzilla and Burning For You are essentials from them.

[@bjhellstream]

This is an amazing song and that solo break is awesome. But this was quite a departure from their three first albums that was heavier and grittier. So many great tracks. The red and the black, cities on flame, career of evil, astronomy. This is THE cowbell song. Not just any cowbell song.

[@scottmccampbell72]

Loved hearing your thoughts on this, I like the way you explained how you felt along the song's journey.

[@thomaswebster5060]

Feelin that... What? dominance and submission? .. I think I love you, brother

[@forakermm]

Awww yeah….. rolling into the school parking parking lot in your Camaro (or 280z) with this blasting… thanks for the memories! What a great time in music.

[@SIXX2772]

Dude....Im gonna be all over you doing classic rock man lol

[@mlkuhnpdx]

I've been a fan of BOC since the 70s and know a lot of the early songs by heart. You have nailed it! Their songs all have a sinister side that you have tapped into. They have a song about a girl that uses salmon salt to mask the smell of the people she has murdered and buried in the rose bushes. Another song is about German pilots in World War II killing Englishmen in bombers so his country can live on. Sci fi too. Pick any song off any album and you'll experience their "thinking man's" form of rock n roll. I think that's why they weren't as popular as they should have been - they are better musicians than their contemporaries (IMO) but their songs are not for everyone. Keep reacting to them and we'll keep clicking the Like button.

[@coyotej4895]

I think the explanation I liked best was one time the lead told some one he sings it like its a love some from the Reaper to all man kind. The reaper is calming you and telling you its ok to embrace him when its your time because its inevitable.

[@douglaskelly6147]

No one gets out of life, alive

[@madrobotfan]

First time watching one of your reactions. Really dug it, great job! Love the song and what you had to say about it, natural reaction, but good insights.

[@m.hunterstevie2081]

If you want to have a good laugh and appreciate this song a little more, look up a skit from Saturday Night Live involving Blue Oyster Cult… a behind the scenes look at the recording of this song, including a quotable line which has since ruined the life of famed actor Christopher Walken. 🙃

[@TheSchuyler75]

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[@bryanneal939]

We need more cowbell

[@2catgumbo]

Do this and put the reaction on the channel.

[@machineman268]

What? I didn't ruin his life, where did you get that from?

[@mamamac7069]

Lol...I can't hear this song without thinking about that skit!

[@freddymo3339]

T, you speak of the talent, back in that era, well, most all those (now aging) rock stars would say receiving an award, " THANKS MOM FOR THE PIANO LESSONS !!" WE have to bring art and music back to middle school and high school to have those results in our culture once again. Money has been stripped from the classes students could choose to round out their scholastic experience.

[@chrishickey7502]

High school days. I remember when these songs first came. Led Zeppelin, Bad Company, Queen, Boston, Aerosmith, Kansas, Deep Purple, black Sabbath, Grand Funk Railroad, Eagles, The Beatles greatest hits, their solo projects, Allman Bros. More than I can remember.

[@tomfabozzi6309]

You nailed it, T. I'd say the band would be delighted that you interpreted it this way. Love the channel

[@steveullrich7737]

You are so right that seventies were a time of unbelievable music; it's amazing how much good music was produced by so many bands like you said. It was a special time but at the time it was taken for granted as just normal. This is a masterpiece of music composition and great lyrics. I think you got the message of song and how the guitar solo was one entering the afterworld.

[@keefmack]

1st time I saw BOC was June ‘76 just a month after this album was released. They were opening for ZZ Top. Amazing concert. This song was brand new and had yet to become played on the radio. First time most of us there heard this song was at that concert.

[@user-lo9yn6ji6o]

I love how happy you are, dear Sir!! One of the best songs of the 70s perhaps all times!!

[@richardkersey8993]

I’m 60 and my kids know full well that Don’t look back by Boston will be played at my funeral!

[@mc2mc277]

I LOVE your reaction to this song. The solo was my late wife’ s favorite guitar solo on a Top 40 hit record….and she was one of the top female guitarists in the world for decades (had also double-billed with BOC.) Ironic you should play this during a pandemic because it was also the opening song to Stephen King;’s “The Stand” movie about a plague. I’ve been a lifelong music industry guy..musician, radio DJ, TV talking head, journalist, etc…..Check out “You Set The Scene” by Love, circa 1967…you will probably dig it.

[@scottbuono2507]

Hey what’s up T. Nah you nailed it bro I remember this track from when I was a little kid growing up in NY and even after we moved over the line into CT.it was still being played everywhere..probably because they were from Long Island(Oyster Bay)..it was on the radio a lot but I actually remember it more from the roller rink in the winter😂🤦🏻‍♂️ and then ALWAYS summertime at the festivals/carnivals..to the point that I thought it HAD TO be played at those places for some reason..had no clue what they were saying but I just remember it always being played LOUD and that I never got sick of it..something about that main riff and B.Dharma’s vocals(I think he’s singing AND playing that main riff)that keeps it stuck in your friggin head forever(AND it’s also in the original Halloween movie too)I would never turn this song off it’s perfect..anyway great track/reaction as always..would’ve probably been even better with Tasha(hey I’m human)still great regardless😉👏🏼👍🏼 Thank you brother

[@electricwizard3000]

I've been listening to this [one of my all-time favorite tracks] since it was new, and couldn't have said it better myself.

[@omicron2018]

"More cowbell!" Also check out "In Thee" and "I Love The Night" and "Burning For You."

[@krisdoggett483]

BOC one of the best American rock bands ever!! They don't get enough love IMO. Secret Treaties is one of the best albums ever made.

[@kierstenridgway4634]

I love hearing this old stuff. It's not on my playlist, but really brings me back. I'll be putting on my list.

[@leahlister6474]

Love, love, love what you got out of this song. I was there on the journey with you, bro!

[@TheCubert120]

Loved your reaction, definitely a masterpiece. Listening to both the music and the lyrics very intensely I think the song is a 4 part story of 2 people. Lovers. Early in their relationship he keeps telling her " come on, live life with me, take my hand, Don't fear death. Then in the next they are more into their relationship and he's saying "come on, i love you, Romeo and Juliette are together forever so can we, we will keep loving eachother until we are gone, don't fear death". The haunting solo is late in life, the crescendo is the reaper finally coming. The last verse he's saying "you're on your deathbed (love of two became one) and the reaper came and you weren't afraid, you peacefully died.

[@danielschaeffer1294]

Now - “I Love the Night.” One of the most gorgeous ballads ever.

[@LesSmith45]

I just love this reaction! I get so much joy watching you young men experiencing our music

[@Hector-yl1kh]

Well done, You actually point out what is so overlooked in rock - skilled musicianship, tight band sound, professional players at their peak, mugs need not apply. Its why I love the style.

[@CardiacCat]

No you are correct. That's exactly how I've always thought of this song. Everyone remembers the first time they heard it... that line "She had become like they are. She had taken his hand" Chilling. Yet something we all will face.

[@Music-Is-Real-Love]

THE MOST uplifting song about dying there is. LOVE THIS.

[@mattjumper4343]

I have seen them live in concert 4 times over 30 years. They are one of the best live acts in rock, period. Amazing.

[@elfman5176]

The Best

[@casanovajones3262]

Such a great song! This was one of the tracks that got me into music when I was younger.

[@gregghubble9550]

Loved your review,and love that you got it!!!

[@MrDaveangelo1]

Duuuude, you bring such a great insight into the songs you react to. Much appreciated! Great video!

[@philtarbox8256]

I grew up with this music and as great as it is, your perspective makes me see it thru new eyes... and it's new once again... love your outtake on this awesome song T!

[@billypilgrim5329]

In my late teens and into my early twenties I obsessed over this song, like no other before or after. There is mystical magic going on there, this song casts a spell.

[@Titus-as-the-Roman]

Have you ever been somewhere on a quiet night and in the distance you hear a Train Whistle, this song kind of reminds me of that at moments.

[@D1Gr8hansGraf]

Oh but those cow bells! 🔥🔥🔥🔥🤟🏽

[@allybandy3047]

Pretty much, live life like you are not afraid of dying. Seize the day.

[@rafaelsocorro3363]

That a haunted sounds of music . It makes you fear the reaper . I love it . Great sounds of rock classic

[@musicfanatic6558]

If you listen to the live version from the album "Some Enchanted Evening" they take this song to a greater level; it's AWESOME!

[@Quarrymanly]

What’s really funny is that when Buck Dharma (lead guitarist and soloist) brought this melody to the others they thought it would be too soft for their sound. This became their biggest hit in a spectacular life of an amazing band. You hit the message on the head. My heart guys were friends with Party Smythe who voiced some haunting parts of Vera Gemini on the same album. I’d suggest Morning Final from the same album very trippy and jazz influenced.

[@leonardchurch7675]

SNL had an old skit about more cowbell

[@stephenroberts8964]

It's an interesting review of the song, and I think you're absolutely right. It's a reference to how many people pass away everyday, and it's just a fact of life. I like to think of the ending of the song as if the male figure was a vampire, and he'd come to claim the love of his life, and she ran to him....but hey that's only my interpretation. Great review.

[@realjaxon]

Blue Oyster Cult was the headliner of the first concert that I ever went to. Journey opened for them. The summer of 1975. And a great time was had by all. Good time to be alive. Great tunes. I still have this vinyl LP in my library. Have you ever seen the SNL episode with Christopher Walken ? The 'cowbell' sketch with this song and a fake BOC.

[@brianforce3010]

Good sir, I love and appreciate your inputs into the different Rock genre's. Spot on.

[@mojoriot2293]

SO STRANGE!!! I was just thinking about this song, & was thinking it'd be a great song for T! I had the song in my head when I turned YT on & saw your video! I was also thinking about another great song for you...Then I see that you're doing "More than a Feeling," which is the other song I was thinking of! You managed to react to 2 songs I was thinking of requesting in one day!!! CRAZY! 🤘🤪🤘

[@Music-Is-Real-Love]

These transitions are so cleanly done. So well thought out in every way. Perfection.

[@scottratell3705]

Your analysis is spot on. Thank you.

[@royghosn18]

dude i freaking love your reactions keep on keepin on

[@andrewweilminster4952]

That was a tremendous reaction! Thanks!

[@claviclenotch1876]

Great reaction. Bang on analysis

[@russvonhagen241]

Brilliant analysis! Best I ever heard about this song.

[@OHW313]

Wow !?! One of the ultimate GOOSEBUMPS songs , and you just want it to keep playing over and over like the wild mantra that it is !😮😊❤

[@bryemartin6368]

Psychedelic taking you on a journey. Killer tune, first time hearing this as a kid just blew me away. Growing in the 70's with the music was Priceless!!!

[@BeauGypsy]

I fell in love with this song. Because it was what was playing on the way to the hospital to deliver my first child. Id never heard it before but i was trying to focus on anything but contractions. I remember thinking , " i dont know if this is the song i wanna hear right now." but it never left me. My son will be 10 in a few days!

[@ginger4141]

"Need more cowbell" 😂 Sorry! That is off the skit of SNL a must watch.

[@MrNegative57]

You Got it !!! Conveyed very well. Great imagery in this song.

[@ArchieArpeggio]

That solo is something out of this world. I just love it. Sadly this is propably only song i know from the band that is great. I´ve tried to listen other songs but this is beyond everything else they ever recorded.

[@JO-kp6lk]

That's an excellent analysis of the elements of this song. It has an ethereal quality that I have always loved.

[@robinhiggins9479]

Great analysis! 👏

[@Kai-ty5vd]

I loved your analysis or commentary the song :)

[@staleo8497]

I’m having so much fun watching you enjoy yourself. ❤️

[@michaelhoward142]

Awesome reaction and very articulate breakdown of how it made you feel.

[@MOOSEHEADstadia2024]

Love the reaction. You gotta feel this one. Thanks.

[@elfman5176]

Please don’t miss out on Burning for You Blue Oyster Cult Everyone loves it

[@kennethslayor8177]

You should check out their: Veteran of the Psychic Wars; this song is about Elric of Melniboné/The Champion Eternal and was written by Eric Bloom and Michael Moorcock. Moorcock is the author of the Elric saga which explores the life of a person that is the first in his entire species to be born with a conscience.

[@markbyers1651]

Black Blade

[@skiavalanche]

Ok. Classic rock. Here ya go. Y&T, Triumph, Tesla, Scorpions, Heart, Vixen, Great White, Lita Ford, Queensryche, Thin Lizzy, Krokus,

[@jonathanlocke6404]

That was a really good analysis...I enjoyed that...