REACTION TO Boston - Smokin' | Probably The Most FUN!

[@tonidarcy9577]

I'm 60 and grew up with Boston. I just feel sad about you young people will never experience what is was too live in the 70's.. Keep on rockin and for keeping this music alive..❤🎤🎵🎸🎶

[@kareng4658]

I'm 60 too and I agree.

[@davidbordonaro1631]

I'm 62 and couldnt agree more

[@supobostarman]

62 here. You nailed it!

[@danny6241]

I'm a 60-year-old drummer, and I also agree. Thank God for the music from the late 60s- mid 80s. Today's music is absolute crap.

[@289hipo]

@@danny6241 Yep, 62 and been playing bass since1975. Today's music is worthless

[@DavidTateVA]

You could make a case that Tom Scholz wasn't "checking all the classic rock boxes" -- he was inventing them.

[@charlesgervais4673]

Tom Scholz had a Master's Degree in Mechanical Engineering from MIT. He basically played every instrument and experimented with mixing and recording techniques. On this debut album, Tom played lead guitars, rhythm guitars, acoustic guitar, special effects guitar, bass, organ, clavinet and percussion. He also engineered and produced the album and wrote 7 of the 8 songs.

[@steveemerson5507]

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[@brewswillis9783]

Jim Masdea played most of the drums for the demo but Tom did pretty much everything else than the vocals.

[@Fakename70]

@@brewswillis9783 That demo was so professionally done that the band and label scrapped plans for Eddie Kramer to produce the debut. That’s how Kramer ended up working with KISS instead.

[@kens32052]

Tom also made his own AMPS.

[@ptournas]

Actually he played all except the drums on the demo, which were played by Jim Masdea. Epic wanted it all recorded in a studio, and assigned John Boylan as producer. Tom wanted to re-record it all in his home studio. He was able to convince John who agreed and gave him control over the recording and co-production credit. But he did oversee the process. There were times when John stepped in during the process. When he realized Tom didn't know how to record the acoustic guitar properly he flew a recording engineer in from LA to Tom's Watertown basement studio to teach him microphone techniques for recording the acoustic guitar. Tom did record basically a copy of the demo, but it wasn't all done in the basement studio. Tom and the band flew to LA to finish the recording and final mix in the studio. In LA, John continued to allow Tom pretty much full control, though he did have the sound engineers show Tom the proper microphone placement for recording the drums when the tracks were not coming out very well and he stepped in during the final mix when Tom kept drowning out the vocals with the guitars. All of Sib Hashian's drum tracks and Brad Delp's vocals were recorded in LA, as was the song Rock and Roll Band, with Fran Sheehan on bass and Barry Goudreau on lead guitar, although in this song Tom had managed to sneak in Jim Masdea's drum track from the demo. The whole band also played on Foreplay/Long Time and Let Me Take You Home Tonight, which Brad Delp also played acoustic guitar on. Those songs had been recorded in the sessions at Tom's house. Tom did play on all the songs (except drums and vocals), but those were the tracks that the others played on also. So no, he didn't play every instrument except the drums on the whole album, the others also played on about one third of the running time of the album.

[@paulsullivan1650]

I worked for Boston from 1975-1978. I used to move the equipment from the truck to be set up in the studio. It was right down the street from where I grew up. It was called the Music Complex on Fresh Pond Parkway in Cambridge, Ma. Some of the heaviest equipment I've ever lifted in my life! Probably because Tommy built half of it in his Watertown basement. Just to let you know, Tommy's last name is pronounced... "Sholts" Great reviews man, I've watched them all. And thanks for giving Brad his props for his vocals. As great as he was a vocalist, he was an even better human being. God bless Bradley. RIP💕 (not sure if you're aware of this, but Boston lost out for "Best New Artist" at the 1976 Grammy Awards to the "Starland Vocal Band" for that cheesy, ridiculous song "Afternoon Delight". When that was announced, you could hear a huge "gasp" in the crowd. People couldn't believe it. We all thought Boston would "clean up" at least 4-5 Grammy's. For sure we thought "More Than A Feeling" would win "Best New Song". I think Debbie Boone won or someone like that. Just a terrible snub. Most of us got up and walked out. But not the band. They had too much class! We went down the street, found a club, and got hammered until the band finally showed up.)

[@j.kearney8058]

Thanks for sharing this....

[@paulsullivan1650]

@@j.kearney8058 Not a problem

[@EF-fc4du]

Awesome experiences man!

[@timothyblazer1749]

Used to live in BeanTown and I drove past that old place, just to get a peek. 🙂 Yeah they did get snubbed by the industry...because they didn't really toe the line, did they? :-) They showed them how its done, and arrogant business people can't stand that. They didn't need the awards though.. the people turned out!!!

[@PaulAshlin]

Amazing album. Still after all these years, it is in my to 5 all time favorite albums. It Never grows Old.

[@kareng4658]

Boston doesn't have a bad song. They are true professionals!!

[@paulmahon1613]

The third album is full of bad songs.

[@JCrook1028]

@@paulmahon1613 So true.

[@Agwings1960]

You got that right!!

[@roccaclassico9028]

The production on this track was phenomenal. Note that this was recorded in 1975, so it's all analog. That effect near the end of the instrumental, where the organ note goes up in tone, was achieved by Scholz manipulating the tape with his finger. This album embodies everything that's great about Classic Rock.

[@maryhuhnke4706]

Boston's Debut Album is considered the BEST Debut Album EVER!!❤

[@kennelson6055]

Many people are unaware of the 4th album "Walk On". The debut album possibly the greatest debut album ever. I'm a huge Boston fan. It's a great rabbit hole for you. You undoubtedly will become a fan.

[@dgator3599]

I had just finished 6th grade headed to 7th (Jr high school) when this album came out. Bought it with babysitting money and wore it out!! Still love their music; truly timeless!

[@laurakali6522]

I think half my junior high saw them in concert in New Haven CT. We had 7,8 and 9 in one school back then, called junior high as well. I think I was in 9th at the time. Great times.

[@jalkabre5904]

Great observation, these are feel good songs and all of the songs are classics. This is why it is one of the best albums ever crafted. Definitely a favorite band for me.

[@stevebuckskinner5482]

Notice that the spaceships on the album cover are actually guitars turned upside down.

[@robertwalker1803]

The album cover of upside down guitars was genius,too.

[@tbrackett8389]

This CD stays in my cars radio at all times.

[@seiraeiramasil2302]

This song was a straight up party jam back in the 70's, it never failed to end up playing on the stereo during every party I've been to. To us, it definitely was referencing to smoking Mary Jane, and hey, that was alright, lol! The three songs I always seem to hear on the radio was "Long Time", "More Than A Feeling" and "Peace Of Mind". This was cool, thanks!

[@dougbodenhamer9391]

Every song on Boston and Don't look back were just kick ass, every single song!

[@kathyleigh3590]

For a great slower song Man I’ll Never Be is a must!! So good it is my favorite

[@womanonthinice1276]

My senior year in HS, was a fantastic album, so much fun!!!!

[@stevetanner3019]

Check out “Feelin’ Satisfied” and “Party” from the second album “Don’t Look Back”

[@marionkeepper5972]

This was the "go to jail if you're driving a Camaro" song

[@tamarahornyak5744]

I'm 57 this type of music I can sing word for word .

[@juliemanarin4127]

Love this song!

[@steveabdelkoui5663]

Pure music, and talent.

[@stevedahlberg8680]

There are actually two slower songs on the album, Peace of mind, and, going to hitch a ride. But both of those end up in pretty nice jams in the middle as well.

[@slow71971]

More Than a feeling was also used in Encounters of the Third Kind(being played at a McDonalds outside speaker.

[@knojustenuftobedangerous2442]

Dude. I really liked your reaction/review. This came out when I was in high school. This album just blew us all away. I subscribed to your channel just now. Keep on truckin.

[@AnthonyT50]

Tom's early musical taste was Bach, Beethoven and Mozart so it's no wonder his chord progressions sound different than most rock music of the day. His rock influences were The Kinks, Yardbirds, The Animals and Jeff Beck.

[@vernhoke7730]

One of the best debut albums of all time. I had 3 or 4 copies of it, due to media changes through the years. Vinyl in 1976, 8-track later to play in the car, cassette in 1979 or so and a Half Speed mastered album in the nineties, a lot clearer than the original.

[@silasmarner7586]

Are you any relation to Eldon Hoke (El Duce from the Mentors) or my buddy Sam Hoke who lived in Portland in the eighties?

[@vernhoke7730]

@@silasmarner7586 nope. All my relatives are from Indiana.

[@johndef5075]

This song is fun as hell to play on drums❤

[@mikemarcotte5962]

Every time I've heard it spoken it sounded like "Schultz" but with an "o". Sholts.

[@ernestpacheco8148]

The 2nd Boston Album and the 3rd are pretty damn great as well !!!

[@clare1061]

This is one band I never gave a shit If it was a keyboard solo or a guitar solo. It all ROCKS YOUR ASS OFF.

[@jerryp6001]

I remember my older brother listening and I never got the organ. Did nothing for me. As I got older, I completely changed my mind. And I didn't like foreplay when I was younger...as I got older...it is awesome!!!!!

[@davidpost428]

Their music is over the top!

[@mattshaw6180]

"Beer tent/fairground vibes"? Yeah, I'd say that's bang-on. This one was well-suited for live performance. Don't avoid their 2nd album, Salvo; hit "A Man I'll Never Be" at some point.

[@thetownspeople6486]

Bostons debut album, like Van Halen’s, Guns and Roses, Bad Company’s and a few others are some of the greatest albums in rock music history.

[@carmenwise2256]

New here. I enjoy your reactions.

[@jjstanding7314]

Every song on that album is a fire

[@findingtheancientpath]

Please react to Boston "The Launch / Cool the Engines"

[@chadkrueger7538]

After all the song on their debut album you must react to "Don't Look Back" you won't be disappointed!

[@vickieray]

Got home from work and there you are doing another great song from Boston 🔥 I along with a few others asked for this one ☝️ Glad you enjoyed it!! 🔥🎤🎸

[@dawnmclees]

You just need to do every single song from this album. One of the top 5 albums of all time. You won’t be disappointed!!

[@scottbeaton1519]

Tom Schultz made that whole album in his basement played every instrument engineered produced edited. The only thing he didn't do is sing he had Brad delp for that. Then when they went on the road they hide the rest of the band to do live shows. By the way they played seven shows in Worcester Massachusetts back in the early '80s and I was at the third show and I was in the third row.. sounded exactly like the album unbelievable

[@brendaperkins663]

You may have already noticed, but the ships on the album cover are actually guitars.

[@stevenwright7863]

You're going to love Hitch a Ride.

[@yelnikigwawa1845]

This one one of a handful of albums that came out in the 70's that were just monsters - practically every song on these albums was released as a single that generally did extremely well. "Boston", by Boston, "Hotel California" by The Eagles, "Foreigner" by Foreigner, "Rumors" by Fleetwood Mac, "Saturday Night Fever" by the Bee-Gees, all just killer albums. These weren't necessarily their best albums (although they're certainly contenders) and there were a number of great albums released by other bands during this really fertile decade. But you can do an album-listen to any of these and be well-rewarded.

[@shawnhargrove5486]

Feeling Satisfied might not be there most well known but its def their top 3 songs, even though their all amazing. Lol please react to Feelin satisfied

[@j.a.wabbit]

I was very lucky to have gotten to meet the drummer Sib Hashian and he smoked a joint with me and the whole time I had this song in my head, also did you know that he was The Rock Dwayne Johnsons father in law

[@edzkymunoz3837]

Best album ever created

[@BrettLesPaul]

This album, Boston, is in a 3-way tie for “best rock album ever” with Pink Floyd The Wall and AC/DC Back In Black .. in my humble opinion.

[@sergebrunet4218]

Hi ! yes Boston ! the organ is the best sound you can have in Rock bands ! Hammond B-3 and with the organ for the best sound you need a lesley speaker wood cabinet ! that s where you have the long horns spinning or not ! That band i never saw in concert ! they took a very long time to master in studio the Album ! they wanted the top sound and delivered just that !

[@howie5th]

Great song from the best album ever, of all time, bar none, for sure!!!!

[@paulcondreras8546]

In case u did not know all of the vocals are sung by the lead singer. Most of the instrumentation is all done by Tom Scholtz with the exception of the drums. Oh and it was recorded in Sholtz basement

[@philpiercy2588]

It amazes me how you read about the song before you actually listen to it. And your reactions after listening to the actual song has no resemblance to the lead in. There is a moral to this. We will leave the rest to you. I dig it. Keep it up.

[@andreakear97]

Home Tonight is a slower tempo. A great song.

[@samuelharvey3496]

The "in and out' may be a Leslie speaker on slow on the Hammond organ,

[@russtex]

Another great song!

[@kentmains7763]

Unfortunately, the production on their second album didn't match this one. Which is funny since this was recorded in a basement and the second album was done in a high-end studio.

[@angelaolson2025]

Has always made me dance & I'm not a good dancer, but it's fun😂❤

[@ZZ430T56]

Best Boston song IMO. Foreplay/Longtime is second

[@fullmoonprepping4024]

Foreplay/Longtime has recieved more airplay.

[@markmartinez5122]

Hitch a Ride will entertain you and has one of the best "cat fight" dueling lead guitar exchanges recorded in the 70's

[@fullmoonprepping4024]

You didn't quite reach the end, but . . . . Btw. Tom Scholz (Sholz- pronunciation) played every instrument excepted a couple songs when he had a guest drummer for a couple segments. Let Me Take You Home Tonight was written by Brad Delp. Otherwise Tom did everything including inventing tech -because he has never used synthesizer- and only recorded in analog. On tape. Still today. Many 80s bands and even modern bands use his tech. Scorpions, Def Leppard . ... more.

[@cynthiaschultheis1660]

Album was a banger!!!!! Best first album ever (other than Led Zeppelin) 🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸

[@carmenwise2256]

Absolute PERFECTION. Boston & Journey are tied @ #1 for me. Boston is more gritty & Journey blissfully fulfilling. Two of the best vocalist & guitarists in history. Check out some Journey if YOU haven't already. Hey from Carmen in NORTH CAROLINA 🇺🇸💜

[@johndef5075]

Boston was my first concert in 1978. Saw Journey the next year with Steve Perry on the Evolution tour. Amazing vocalists and bands!

[@jjr007]

Can not go wrong with Boston, I feel you have hit their hottest tracks, but the rest are still bangers!

[@89801wink]

My High School years. Cruisin' and Boozin'. Hollering at girls.

[@nomasker1360]

Song is best played after and during a few brew at a BBQ !

[@Agwings1960]

The rock anthem music of the 1970's

[@davidmaholchic6146]

Kick ass for sure love you

[@beachbumseaglass]

EVEEEREEEEBODYYYYY had this album.

[@gramps6334]

The next song on that album is a slower one and another hot one. "Hitch a ride". Not a bad song on this album.

[@therealxunil2]

Who else but Tom Scholz could make a Hammond organ freaking cool?

[@johncollins1177]

The spaceships are guitars upside down.

[@kens32052]

The organ part kinda reminds me of Rick Wakeman of Yes fame.

[@sheldonhamm4904]

i would realy like to see you listen to boston album ...third stage . i am sure you will like it

[@davidphillips4476]

B O S T O N!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@michaelbriefs9764]

Not a Progressive Rock song, it's a Rhythm and Blues, Boogie-Rock number. Hot jam, to be sure, by not Prog. :)

[@silasmarner7586]

My brother did Youth Conservation Corps and one summer he ran into this girl who said, "one summer we had this band play our high school prom, their name was Boston". FUUUUUUUUUUUU*******!!!

[@johncollins1177]

It’s pronounced Tom Show-ltz

[@brian52763]

Check out AMANDA its a ballad!

[@lonelyp1]

Please remember they can SING you can't.

[@2l84t]

You must be a Natural born critic....no talent.

[@robertwalker1803]

No weak links on this album…

[@sutech161]

more like hindu kush vibe / for me 🕶

[@brendaclark8344]

If you want to hear a ballad from them try "Amanda"

[@opencarrier8607]

Do Amanda. It's a slow one.

[@robertwalker1803]

Overlooked drumming….

[@MarkHarper-uu4nn]

The word. Is oriented Not orientated

[@debneuweiler9867]

Would you quit Analyzing it and just listen it had it’s time and it was great nobody cares about your analyze just listen to the song and get over it it was way before your time we didn’t care it was just great music

[@scottzappa9314]

Boston never really developed into much after this album IMO. All exactly the same style songs and guitar, a bit boring. But it's good stuff regardless. And I am one of the 17 mil who bought the record. I'm sure it's right about the main radio hits, FM anymore has close to zero creativity (play the same group of 6-7 songs, and the other great songs and bands get no air time. Of course it's all preprogrammed 😣)

[@opencarrier8607]

Most overrated bands. 1. Aerosmith 2. AC/DC 3.GNR 4. Kiss. 5.Pearl Jam