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❣❣❣

[@jamesunger8433]

My all time favorite Boston song. The outro solo is epic. Carry me away for the last time Boston!

[@AreaThirteenThirteen]

Yes indeed! I believe that this is best rendition of this song I have ever seen and the backup singers add a whole new dimension as well, in my opinion.

[@vekikovacevic3914]

Your Boston covers are my favorite daily therapy recently... Great job!

[@tonykirby8405]

Oh another that loves Boston. Yes!

[@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 🍀🥺🤔🎶🎵🎹🎤🔥

[@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?

[@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 !

[@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 😫

[@johnnicolazzo4146]

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

[@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.

[@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?

[@Michael-v9f1s]

I keep coming back to hear this version.

[@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

[@kevlar6240]

Y’all have honored this Boston masterpiece very well.

[@markco61]

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

[@bradharp4612]

oh my lord, this practically almost sounds like the 70's band-Boston. they sounds so much like them. they are that great. ROCK ON LEXINGTON LAB BAND. YOU DESERVE MORE THAN A THUMBS UP.

[@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.

[@Stenuarts5287]

​@@jackarmstrong1838did you know that the only thing that Tom didn't do for this song was play the drums and clap. He played every other instrument for this classic..He also engineered all the tracks.

[@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!

[@AnalysisMedia]

Best song ever.

[@Blacksheep-Ba-Ba]

I've got to crack this ice and fly!!

[@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!

[@arthurschipper8906]

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

[@kemart537]

Life was great

[@elcapitan478]

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

[@garyfraser2875]

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

[@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).

[@victormoon2349]

So all I can do is listen to LLB and dream a little…

[@realmusic962]

best Boston cover ever!

[@mickwade9499]

Those backing vocals are so sweet I think I just got diabetes.

[@matthewmcclellan6181]

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

[@markvickery4126]

Just left the planet - unreal❤

[@largeformat942]

The three ladies singing chorus really make this song special!

[@denisatpdesignmaintenance2249]

Sounds like the real thing! AWESOME....

[@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 !

[@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!

[@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!!

[@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.

[@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!

[@davidclemdis4796]

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

[@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

[@user-dy9bm7sk7n]

Fantastic as usual, just great talent all in one place recreating classics for us, we are lucky to have you guys :)

[@stevienix7763]

Love this song...this version is amazing...come to Ga....😊

[@AbnerChamate]

Wow excellent drummer.

[@Shawnx-jb7sv]

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

[@kb9oak749]

The guitars near the end were Epic!

[@victormoon2349]

Keyboards too!!

[@markusdornach6217]

EXCELLENT - thanks a lot - best regards from Bavaria

[@BLKBETE11]

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

[@danielmills6578]

So Amazing-Made me cry.

[@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.

[@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!

[@bcb2555]

Masterpiece is al tht needs to be said

[@tomgio1]

Have heard this song forever, but it’s been awhile, so forgot about the jarring and beautiful bridge at around 1:26, and damn, these folks nailed it!

[@brainscott8198]

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

[@Doc3-h5v]

The guitar duel outro solo almost brought tears to my eyes. So beautiful. Well done guys!

[@Ky_fan]

That bass player is solid !

[@robertandersen5748]

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

[@merlepatterson]

"Boston" named after a city and "Kansas" named after a state, but both ruled a country and took over the world in their day. Thank you Tom Schultz and Kerry Livgren, you'll live on through the ages.

[@ScottDMoore]

Excellent bass work

[@joerogan3079]

*DAT GUITAR SOLO'S* 😩👌

[@stanleyhornbeck1625]

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

[@LakerChava63]

Again..just sublime...takes me back to 12 years old...y'all are just AMAZING! Thank you for the momentary trip back to a simpler time...

[@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.❤️

[@tammihicks8571]

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

[@jgedd25]

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

[@HP47]

Holy s.it. This is the best cover I have ever seen. Hitching on a ride means a lot to me

[@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.

[@jylclayton6403]

Wow! Killer keyboards… Lead vocal amazing…. Guitar dead on….Tone fabulous! GREAT job everyone!!🤘🎤🎸😎

[@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! 👍👍👍

[@rickdey5407]

I’d love to be a mouse in that room. Incredible musicianship, great vocals! That would be worth a lot of cheese!

[@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

[@altonreid9726]

Evidently Tom Sholtz found the spare key and dialed in those guitar amps and effects. Absolutely dead on tones!

[@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.

[@janiterinadrum1627]

You guys are awesome. I’m from Louisville and my aunt and all my cousins live in Lexington. I’m a big fan. You guys are the best.

[@LudingtonBass]

Guitar players nailed the ending

[@johnrickard3158]

Brad would oh hell yeah and on the bass be like wtf . Awesomness

[@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!!

[@luftwaffe6521]

I frikin love this cover! One of my favorite songs. Great job covering a beautiful song.

[@andrewtrotter9023]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@cliftonmann8713]

The end of my computer day is always with LLB. Good way to sign off!

[@guypatterson7334]

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

[@markfox6596]

Listen to this again.. May, 6th.. I am so impressed..rock on.

[@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.

[@paulh2913]

Just listened to Rick Beato's new YTube video discussing Boston first album. And what he thinks the best song is. As I'm listening, I'm all the sudden craving listening to not only the Boston version but LLBs Hitch a Ride too! That's how good LLB covered it.

[@gordonociao1231]

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

[@mikehorton1934]

Years ago, last century, our little wedding band attempted to cover this song for the rare opportunity to play in a real venue. Vocally we had it down due to a couple of insanely talented singers that were too good for us, but it was the the guitar work that took an entire month, two fist fights, a broken car windshield and several stitches before we got it down. We nailed it that night and never played it again. So very well done. Obviously cool heads prevailed and the guitar work was exquisite. Hard song to track as a band, let alone live. Hats off.

[@rolfr6662]

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

[@elguapo98]

Knocked another one out of the park. Just AWESOME

[@DrDom-le3yv]

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

[@siegfriedlanger5206]

Mega,jeder einzelner der Band......back to the roots😊

[@eriklindhurst5793]

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

[@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.

[@kens.3729]

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

[@timwest7159]

I was 16 when I bought this album new. The music from then plays I my head all the time. Great job. This 61 year old loves the covers you do.

[@ButOneThingIsNeedful]

I've now listened to quite a few LLB covers, and while they are always so very good, for me this one (Hitch a Ride) is the absolute pinnacle. I almost cried on that last harmonic.

[@lizsinger6865]

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

[@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.

[@victormoon2349]

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

[@meinkapu9899]

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

[@michaeltorres3231]

You took me back to a place I wish I was back to. Just drifted away to this great song, and savor the moment in a trance of musical magic. Thank you for taking me there. Long live Boston and you guys to remind us...

[@azovnyekhaclassicalacousti4639]

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