Drummer reacts to "Burnin' For You" by Blue Oyster Cult

Thank you to our patron Scott for another winner... I address the last two tracks of "Secret Treaties" in this video as well... since that video was apart of the Friday Fiasco of 2024. Sadly, it is lost forever and I cannot re-watch it and give you a fake reaction so... here we are! (Btw Astronomy!!!! WHAT!!!!)
This was a great track. You can hear the 80's influence in it and it SOUNDS SO GOOD. That riff from Buck is just the thing of legends. What a fuckin' chorus!!
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[@scottyhotty1003]

I love that you got the B-side joke us old fogies know it's the 45's second side..lol😂❤

[@L33Reacts]

See. I’m learning lol

[@L33Reacts]

Thank you for this one, Scott. Easily a pandora song lol

[@neillenet291]

​@L33Reacts Check out. Veterans of the psychic wars live 1981. You will not be disappointed. Just ask scott 😊

[@lauraallen55]

@@neillenet291 Was gonna mention that one, and The Revenge of Vera Gemini, This Ain't the Summer of Love, Cities on Flame, Nosferatu. There are some really good ones yet to hear by them!

[@neillenet291]

@@lauraallen55 BOC has so many great songs. Such an underrated band!

[@MarkChappell1]

Since it came out, always one of my favorite songs. On my playlist to this day.

[@L33Reacts]

I see why. This is fantastic work.

[@scottyhotty1003]

The first eight lines of this song all contain the word "home," which makes up the first verse: Home in the valley Home in the city Home isn't pretty Ain't no home for me Home in the darkness Home on the highway Home isn't my way Home will never be Later, the theme switches to "time," which appears in every line of the second verse: Time is the essence Time is the season Time ain't no reason Got no time to slow Time everlasting Time to play B-sides Time ain't on my side Time I'll never know These verses both build into a fiery chorus, where Dharma is "living for giving the devil his due." You can tell this song was written in part by a rock writer from the line, "Time to play B-sides," which back in the days of 45 RPM vinyl records were the tracks that came on the flip sides of the hits. These were often junk, but sometimes gems. Music writers loved looking for these. Blue Öyster Cult was one of the few American rock bands that was making videos when MTV launched in 1981. The single was released in July that year, and when MTV went on the air on August 1, they were happy to put it in rotation since they wanted to push a rock format but had little to choose from. Thanks to exposure on the network, the song rose up the charts, reaching #40 in October.

[@lauraallen55]

Interesting, Scotty!

[@realbser1956]

The BOC oracle

[@stevedahlberg8680]

This brings back so many memories from junior high and high school. I saw them a couple times but I also saw them on this tour and it was so good, and the sound was incredible and they were actually really known for their Cutting Edge laser light shows at the time. Pink Floyd broke the mold a decade or more before, but BOC was really cool in that respect as well as just a great band.

[@scottyhotty1003]

Growing up in Queens New York City this band Blue Oyster Cult had a bunch of the original members that hung out and partied in Glen oaks which was a town literally a mile away from where I lived they would always give a shout out to Glen oaks 249th street during their concerts as they hung out and grew up with the same crowd of peeps.❤

[@RichieG]

Then you'd know the good rats. Lee, you should play BoC's "Joan Crawford has risen from the grave"

[@realbser1956]

Thanks Scott, definitely remember this tune by BOC. Heard it more than once in the radio. Great recommendation.

[@ilionreactor1079]

CITIES ON FLAME!

[@trevorwalsh9205]

Nice track. Another good '80s BOC song is Take me Away. I also have a soft spot for an earlier track, Cities on Flame with Rock and Roll. Both tracks have monster riffs.

[@svtinker]

These guys were excellent live.

[@L33Reacts]

Maybe I will do a live show video soon. I’d love to see them in action!

[@robertmoraga1501]

@@L33Reacts You know Lee, although I was looking forward to your wrap up video on Secret Treaties, I am a little disappointed with the studio cut (to which I usually defer for reactions) for Astronomy due to the lack of a jam. Yes, it's still a great tune, but I saw it many times in concert (saw BOC 16 times) and Astronomy was one of Buck's signature songs for melting faces. So, if you want to check them out live anyway, maybe consider Astronomy. It would serve well to see them in action and kind of close out Treaties, in a sense. Just a thought. Keep up the great work!!

[@godsofohio6734]

BOC is still excellent live.

[@spongo]

You haven't wasted your potential. You just haven't yet tapped into its fullness.

[@L33Reacts]

Very true. I’m getting there lol

[@jessicalee7119]

@@L33Reacts ~ you haven't wasted your potential ~ you're still alive! I'm 68 years old and can look back and wonder... why I didn't do one thing or another ~ first of all, if we were meant to (back then) ~~ we would have done it! Secondly ~ we learn in reverse. Looking back is good for remembering what you want for yourself in the future. Relax ~

[@gordonflowers9560]

"Burnin' for You". Next level track. "Tyranny and Mutation" is BOC's premiere album. You haven't wasted your potential. You are coming to your fruition! Keep moving forward everyday.

[@428chase]

the rest of this album all fire Blue Oyster Cult: Fire of Unknown Origin kzbin.info/www/bejne/fYSulqJrdrhorK8 Blue Oyster Cult: Sole Survivor kzbin.info/www/bejne/pIPNfalngZWKfJo Blue Oyster Cult: Heavy Metal: The Black and Silverkzbin.info/www/bejne/oIasdn-pi9Wpaq8 Blue Oyster Cult: Don't Turn Your Back kzbin.info/www/bejne/op-1qYx7bLV5j7c

[@jeffjones6221]

Simple banger. I love the slap back delay/no delay on the guitar thru the verses.

[@donnakubiski5572]

Two great B sides are "Undun" by The Guess Who" and "Black Water" by the Doobie Brothers.

[@SpiderMcGee]

1981 was a great year for music, but a lot of it was very soft. This really stood out on the radio against bands like Air Supply and the Manhattan Transfer. This could have fit into the '70s or the '80s without any problem.

[@realbser1956]

Manhattan Transfer one of my guilty pleasures. 😊

[@SpiderMcGee]

@@realbser1956 Mecca for Moderns is a good album. I had the LP for a long time.

[@joeyblowey123456]

This album and CultasaurusErectus are top shelf albums from BOC

[@a.k.1740]

👍Yep, both produced by the legendary Martin Birch (who engineered all Deep Purple's 70s albums and produced Iron Maiden's albums from Killers to Fear of the Dark).

[@stevedahlberg8680]

Yeah I love the bass guitar on this one too, and especially in the choruses.

[@donfite9269]

BOC's "Vigil". Hopefully I'm not the only one suggesting it.

[@Hartlor_Tayley]

A classic by a fantastic band. Maybe try their song Damaged, you’ll love that one.

[@tomh1754]

This whole album is great. maybe my fave. A Seattle radio dj coined these guys the thinking man's heavy metal ban

[@johncampbell756]

My second favorite song of theirs so far. I love the bassline.

[@davidlai1961]

I love Burnin For You. It’s probably my 3rd favorite song of theirs. My 2nd favorite is Shooting Shark

[@johnstallings4049]

I ❤ your channel and I am 67! It's so cool to hear your take on some of my favorite bands & songs 🎵..... Grateful Dead, BOC, Phish, Zappa, Yes, etc ❤😂❤

[@lauraallen55]

Oh, what a shame those were lost! Astronomy is sooo good! Love Burnin' for You, too. :) Thanks, Scott!

[@L33Reacts]

it was SO good. i was heartbroken when they all had no sound. absolutely heartbroken. it was a great day of videos. and I lost em all :( oh well. i yelled for a minute or two and then i sat down and started recording the 5 short songs at like midnight lol

[@lauraallen55]

@@L33Reacts Oh I definitely feel your pain! I probably would have rage-cried lol! Stuff happens, though.

[@L33Reacts]

yeah shit happens. this community is used to the fuckery that is my life lol so its all good

[@lauraallen55]

@@L33Reacts Eh, the fuckery that is your life meshes well with the typical fuckery that's mine 😅 It is definitely all good, and we understand.

[@geob3963]

You should do a voice over with the original video, make it sound like a Japanese anime.

[@fenderchamp8241]

Have to see the video. Gives new meaning Burnin' for You.

[@MikeWalsh-f1g]

Great reaction to a great song! Another of dozens of great bands and artists killing it in the early 80s.

[@a.k.1740]

Fire of Unknown Origin, BÖC's last totally worthwhile album for me, though I admit to having a slight preference for their previous album, the brilliant Cultösaurus Erectus, which was undoubtedly darker and heavier (but with plenty of surprises!).

[@L33Reacts]

I’ll have to check that one out! Thank you for the suggestion!

[@geob3963]

Black Blade, Sole survivor… It’s one of the bands favorite albums too

[@a.k.1740]

@@L33Reacts You're welcome! One suggestion: the first two tracks on Cultösaurus Erectus can be listened to at the same time, as they blend into each other.

[@jimreeves1]

I like "Cities On Flame, With Rock N' Roll" from their debut album, a little different than this.

[@stevenwetherbee7573]

I humbly request that you check out Blue Öyster Cult - Veteran of the Psychic Wars (Live) 10/9/1981. This specific live version contains a guitar solo which simply should not be missed.

[@corawheeler9355]

This was a big radio hit ... really good

[@diamonddavefuller6136]

Anything by the cult is worthwhile L33. Great stuff as usual & I can imagine your reaction to astromany would have been great fun.

[@paulkeahtigh2]

Good, it's great 👍 early 20's when this came out, thanks 😎🏹

[@EricSmaug]

CITIES ON FLAME SHOULD BE NEXT!!!!

[@EricSmaug]

I SAW THEM AT THE BACHENAL BAR WAY BACK IN THE 80S LOL!!!!!

[@j.jennings1722]

This is one of my favorite songs by Blue Oyster Cult, who should already be in the Rock& Roll Hall of Fame, IMO, but they haven't even been nominated. Anyway, believe it or not, there is more than one terrific song on their Agents of Fortune album than Don't Fear the Reaper. Here is a list from that very popular album, L33, that will make any BOC fan happy, if you react to them. Some are pretty quirky, but my favorites (by just a hair) are the last two on the list. Have fun: "E.T.I. (Extra Terrestrial Intelligence)" "The Revenge of Vera Gemini" "Sinful Love" "Tattoo Vampire" "Morning Final" "Tenderloin". ❤😉✌

[@Linda-y9h]

I'm burnin I'm burnin I'm burnin for you...🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥❤😊

[@SuperBrewster1]

Love that you like BOC. I've seen them so many times and never tire of them. Next you might try Cities on flame with rock and roll, ETI, or The golden age of leather.

[@brianvernon249]

Because my last name sounds like Burnin’ people in college would sing this song to me, like I was running for office. Season 3 of My Name is Earl, the cast sings this song a cappella to Earl while in a coma.

[@tomgorman748]

Some others to check out: Then Came the Last Days of May Hot Rails To Hell ETI Nosferatu The Vigil Lips In The Hills Joan Crawford Take Me Away Perfect Water Harvest Moon

[@harryreinert5948]

I recently came across a live version of Then came the last Days of May from 2014, outstanding version definitely worth a listen.

[@kallsop2]

Saw them in 1981 with Foghat as the opener. Two other songs from this album that I like are Joan Crawford and Veterans Of The Psychic Wars that was used ib the movie Heavy Metal.

[@jamesgabbert9375]

The bass drives this song

[@randyteta9170]

Sometimes you would find out that BOC has a Soft white underbelly..

[@scottyhotty1003]

lol I wrote a post about that😉

[@genecase9464]

Ya, I saw Soft White Underbelly at The Old Waldorf on top of the Alcoa bldg in S.F. a couple of times. Lots of fun!

[@scottyhotty1003]

500 subs away from 25K for your Awesome channel L33!!! Your blood sweat tears and hard work are paying off!!🎉🎶🔥

[@mcbeezee2120]

Don't hate on me fellow Cultists, but I was never a huge fan of Burnin For You. Although I'm a die-hard black & white era fan, there were plenty of jewels from 1976 and on. I just didn't include Burnin in that category.

[@MikeOstrowski-iq8wf]

Bummer…. Was waiting 3 weeks to see your reaction for Flaming Telepaths & Astronomy 😭🥲🫤

[@toddcoolbaugh9978]

You should check out Mirrors- it has a definite late, late 70's vibe but they don't lay off the musicianship. Especially Mirrors, Dr. Music and especially The Vigil.

[@scottyhotty1003]

I'm burning I'm burning I'm burning for you.. ❤🔥💯🎶

[@riffmondo9733]

Straight up banger.

[@JAMESMOORE-gq4vv]

Great FM radio song.

[@yarsivad000.5]

The last days of May. Off their first self titled album Blue Oyster Cult.

[@radicaladz]

The title track Fire of Unknown Origin, and Veteran of The Psychic Wars, are pretty good too.

[@bocswu]

The cover of Fire of Unknown Origin are the Öyster Boys from the song "Subhuman" that you reacted to on the Secret Treaties album. The Blue Oyster Cult rescued Imaginos and gave him a choice. Die as a human or be reborn and join them. Astronomy and many others are a continuation of the Imaginos story. We Understand.

[@stephenleslie5486]

BOC DANCING IN THE RUINS PERFECT WATER.

[@scottyhotty1003]

As long as there's life There's Hope so if you're alive today Lee your potential is never lost as I always say better late than never❤

[@ScottHarlow-y3m]

Now you need to go back to early BOC like "(Don't Fear) The Reaper" from their 1976 breakthrough album Agents of Fortune.

[@scottyhotty1003]

They used to tour using the name soft white underbelly so you had to be in the know but it would actually be B.O.C!!!

[@mrsnookdeb]

Got to do Don't Fear the Reaper

[@L33Reacts]

i've heard it a million times. you can thank Supernatural for that lol

[@mrsnookdeb]

@@L33Reacts or.....Cities on Flame with Rock and Roll, Godzilla

[@lauraallen55]

@@mrsnookdeb Joan Crawford, Veteran of the Psychic Wars, This Ain't the Summer of Love, The Revenge of Vera Gemini - loads of BOC to hear!

[@L33Reacts]

i've actually heard godzilla too lol those are the 2 BOC tracks I know other then "Secret Treaties" and this song now lol i loved this though. what a riff.

[@lauraallen55]

@@L33Reacts This is one of my favorites of their less 'eclectic' songs. They have a lot more you will like, for sure!

[@MusicandCatLover-vc6jb]

Although this song is kinda poppy and heard it so many times, i love this still. And "Fire of Unknown Origin" is my favorite BOC album, too. I suggest from this album the song "Joan Crawford".

[@stevetanner3019]

That Frampton comment came a little out of left field, but now that you’ve said it, I can kind of hear it.

[@L33Reacts]

Definitely at points you can hear it. Not the whole song but certain sections have a frampton flare to it

[@randyteta9170]

ETI… is my favorite BOC song

[@robbielux8353]

The Great BOC

[@robmaeder330]

Do Astronomy live to make up for missing out on studio. Much better anyway

[@spazimdam]

Another BOC radio hit. Interesting how Buck sounds like Eric Bloom. Sort of. That's really too damn bad about Astronomy. I so much wanted to watch you react to Astronomy. Oh well. Now you must do a review of it. You asked for more BOC. Okay, I'll start with the first album, which is just called Blue Oyster Cult. It has some great songs. I recommend you listen to Then Came the Last Days of May, Workshop of the Telescopes, She's As Beautiful As a Foot, and my favorite, Before the Kiss A Redcap. There's also 2 radio hits from that album, but I'm sure others will suggest them ( Stairway to the Stars and Cities On Flame With Rock and Roll). Keep exploring BOC Lee; it is a deep and worthwhile rabbit hole.

[@scottyhotty1003]

🔥🔥🔥🎶🎶🎶

[@robrob7400]

Next BOC The Red & Black from Tyranny & Mutation

[@stevepas1]

Subhuman and before the kiss live.

[@alfredvitley1226]

This album kick's ass

[@Mikeyski4]

Bro could you do Lynyrd Skynyrd "T For Texas" live at Knebworth? Not featured on studio album, but was a top live song in their repertoire. Probably Skynyrd at the very top of their talents, just weeks before the crash. They blew the Rolling Stones off the stage that day

[@paulrt3]

"Godzilla" is another good one by BOC if you haven't listened to that one.

[@RichieG]

"Joan Crawford has risen from the grave" - cheesy 80's BoC music video kzbin.info/www/bejne/j4Kle5mHndWqlbcsi=25_L6miiKWWpIBPo

[@jamesconnolly1201]

THERE'S A GREAT MTV VIDEO MADE FOR THIS. I WISH U PLAYED THAT 😤😤😤😤 Maybe it's Blocked as usual......

[@StoneShards]

Yeah, there's lots of ways other people have found to look at things. Then, there's yours! Adopting someone else's ideas as your own is tricky business--and the easy way out! Each person possesses a body of original experience--call it a "soul"--which is the state of Truth knowledge of that person. We live to have the experiences which our true natures elicit from the world through our natural actions. This body of experience, this soul, provides a navigable reference for the discarnate spirit, as well as impetus to further incarnation. The effort to improve oneself, to ennoble one's character, remains forever in one's soul, or repository of experience...awaiting progressive integration. Every life situation has the potential for ennoblement of the suffering character. Do everything; feel everything; know everything; be everything...eventually.

[@JamesDimond-l7u]

Check out Dr Ammon Hillman at Lady Babylon

[@WavesRay]

This is the third of the three songs everyone has heard. Good songs? Yes. Their best songs? Hell, No! Don't stop digging this hole. My favorite album is "Cultosaurus Erectus". My favorite songs on that album are "Divine Wind", "Monsters", "Lips in the Hills". Do yourself a favor and hit these up. If not for your channel, for yourself. My name is Ray for when you want to thank me.

[@jamesconnolly1201]

I HEARD A FAN WENT BLIND CAUSE OF THEIR "LIGHT SHOW" ANYONE KNOW REPLY BACK....THANKS !!

[@JAMESMOORE-gq4vv]

I've noticed you always compare the artist to someone else, I've never done that for some reason.

[@L33Reacts]

I just use that as a descriptive tool more then anything. Not really comparing the merits of the bands just the sound overall

[@JAMESMOORE-gq4vv]

@@L33Reacts I 've never thought of Peter Frampton in the middle of a BOC song, it's Buck Dharma I'm thinking about.

[@shasta810]

overrated Frampton wishes he could make a song as good as this!