I FEEL some Boston! Vocal ANALYSIS of a timeless classic.

So I have heard this before, but I've never done a deep dive analysis of Boston's "More Than A Feeling." As this one a patron choice poll, I'm excited to dig in deep and reveal what makes Brad Delp's vocals amazing!
Join professional opera singer Elizabeth Zharoff, as she listens to Boston performing "More Than A Feeling" for the first time.
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Elizabeth Zharoff is an international opera singer and voice coach, with 3 degrees in voice, opera, and music production. She's performed in 18 languages throughout major venues in Europe, America, and Asia. Currently based somewhere between Los Angeles and Tucson, Arizona, Elizabeth spends her days researching voice, singing, teaching, writing music, and recording TONS. She also plays Diablo and Dungeons & Dragons.
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[@TheCharismaticVoice]

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[@pepperminttemperament538]

Isolated vocal tracks kzbin.info/www/bejne/l3-rd6eAqMeWj8U

[@marketablepresentations7824]

Interesting fact about Boston. One or more of these guys were lawyers and gave up a practice to be the rock stars that they are.

[@richardsenkBeachwalker]

This song is not a happy song, its a lament. He wakes up in the morning and the sun is gone. The sun is the woman he loved and lost. Anyone who has truly loved someone and lost them understands this feeling.

[@brianmartinko6155]

My favorite band Boston. The vocals and the cool guitar sound of tom scholz

[@ottovangogh9477]

Here's another excellent deep dive into this song. Please reply if you watch and appreciate. . . . Check this out! The genius of Boston, revealed: This is a fascinating analysis of "More Than A Feeling" from Beato . . . 🎸🎸🎸👁️🎹🎹👁️🎸🎸🎸 kzbin.info/www/bejne/r5-pf6dqqcx1gJI

[@testodude]

This is a song you could hear 10,000 times, and when it comes on the radio, you still turn it up.

[@weege001]

damn right

[@jeffhobbs1729]

yup there are classics then there is stuff like this..

[@jamesbarnett527]

Never get tired of this song.

[@zg1000dru1]

MUST be played at 11.

[@almishti]

dude, that's FREEDOM ROCK! :D

[@chriskeiser5809]

Between Brad Delp’s absolutely unparalleled voice and Tom Scholz’s production wizardry and technical innovation, this album is one of those very few 10/10 perfect albums.

[@jimchumley7907]

Wasn't this recorded in Tom Scholzs basement? I heard that when this album came out in the 70's. I turn 63 this Fri. Sept.16th.

[@samkeepintherockalive]

Amen!!

[@ezridr571]

@@jimchumley7907 I was 19 when this came out. It blew everyone away. Man I miss that time when music was made with real talent and ability !

[@ROOKTABULA]

@@jimchumley7907 Pretty much the whole album Tom did on his own, c'ept lead vox obv, in his basement.

[@brewswillis9783]

@@ROOKTABULA That and drums, Jim Masdea did most of the tracks.

[@daredevil1956]

I met Brad Delp when Boston came to the State University of New York in Plattsburgh, as I was a member of the Concert Committee. It was when they were doing the sound checks that they took a break and he came over and asked me how they sounded. First, I was tongue tied, could not get my words out, chuckling at the same time. Once I quickly got my composure, I told him that it was absolutely magical. He smiled, and then we just talked about life in general and what my plans were. I did say to him that the first time I heard him and the band, was when I was in the Canadian Navy, sailing off the coast of San Francisco, when I heard "More Than a Feeling" in the EW room, where we had a RACOL radio which intercepted radio signals from all over the world. I had the headphones at the time, totally quiet in the room, and just listened to the song, taking in the energy of this masterpiece. The five minutes I spent with him have always been at the top of my memories of an artist who departed too early in life. RIP Brad, I am sure you are singing with the angels around you. You are sorely missed.

[@nowhereman8656]

This comment should have many more thumbs up.

[@thorstambaugh1520]

He is not singing with the angels. They are all listening to him

[@wjameswright]

First of all as a Canadian ty for your service. You have a story worthy of telling..... Boston and Brads voice was the best of my high school days.

[@terryhanley8579]

Go Cardinals !

[@terryhanley8579]

@@thorstambaugh1520 AWESOME !!!

[@kevinagner5199]

This woman is very impressive to me. A music academic with an almost childlike appreciation for music. She is like a mermaid swimming among the melody, rhythm, and vocals. She is immersed. Her face is so expressive. Awe, surprise, then joy. I just wonder what she sees when her eyes get that 10 thousand yard stare. She's amazing! One in a million.

[@Greg-lo1tl]

This world doesn't deserve her. We can all learn a lot from her approach to life.

[@AROtotheN]

I love her, but honestly when I watched her Deftones "shut it and drive" I was like, and I even love that song, "it's not even that good, settle down"

[@peachbottomblues9944]

Yeah, she’s pretty much the perfect female if for nothing more than her face. But when u add in that personality and voice…she’s as perfect as a song from Boston’s debut album.

[@susansabatka5318]

Truly delightful. I'm an older grandmother and want to adopt her

[@fabiobrondi8199]

lol. Mermaid. That was an awesome, but true description of her.

[@moosecat]

The fact that Brad was not only able to hit those notes, but also hold the notes AND put power behind them, made his voice literally "one in a million".

[@mundrubjet]

Yup... Ol Sarge...

[@MrHrannsi]

In this world of autotune, I really miss Brad

[@googpix540]

@@MrHrannsi me too !

[@odurandina]

She's almost orgasming..... Best opening song 1st album EVAAAR, topping even Led Zeppelin and Steely Dan (Do It Again). You'd take a woman to see Boston. Good things would happen before the night was over.

[@TheGavrael]

People underestimate the power of the ‘stache.

[@patches6309]

Brad Delp could hit notes only dogs could hear. Incredible power, range and inflection control. One of thee GOAT's for sure.

[@petethehawk5186]

That was a good one lol

[@geovanfernandorodrigues9814]

Para cantar essa música tinha que ter muito mais muito fôlego.

[@OnBendedKneeMusic]

I agree. He was totally underrated

[@teresadbrownbrown3785]

Agree

[@charlietwotimes]

His voice actually carries on under the guitar part. When it's solo tracked you can hear "ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhh" under where the guitar "comes in"... exvept it doesnt come in, it overlaps. Phenomenal register. If you see Rick Beato's analysis of this song where he isolates the vocal track it'll blow your mind! Ahh-ahh-ahh ❤ RIP Brad Delp. Story is so sad 😢

[@TheMightySynchromess]

Yes. He warned the first responders that the house was full of gas so they wouldn't be killed.

[@bobbys4327]

@@TheMightySynchromessHe actually died of carbon monoxide poisoning from charcoal grills in his bathroom where he died.

[@peterkerek4452]

Over the last few years I've felt that this was the single greatest vocal performance heard on a mainstream radio-played song.

[@jaybee9269]

No doubt about that.

[@crazeyjoe]

I worked a staging gig for Boston one time. Brad took the time to thank each stagehand individually. He was a class act and a great talent!

[@youngscottpmu1387]

Bon Scott was like this too ...

[@rogerz3417]

It’s a shame a wonderful voice and person is gone…

[@kylemc8851]

Yea, me too

[@jeremybrown7075]

That's so cool

[@nickbarber3315]

I e heard from a few sources he was awesome like that.

[@youbertu]

1976 was one of those years...More Than a Feeling, Crazy On You, Bohemian Rasphody, Golden Years, Carry On Wayward Son, 2112, American Girl, Rhiannon, Don't Fear The Reaper, Cherry Bomb, Takin' It To The Streets, Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap, Silly Love Songs, Gimme Back My Bullets, Slow Ride, Rock And Roll All Night, Evil Woman, Fox On The Run, Do You Feel Like We Do, If You Leave Me Now...all in one year!!! #letsgettoit Elizabeth :)

[@offroadskater]

All that greatness had to come out to balance out the birth of....me.

[@Tessmage_Tessera]

What can we say... Boomers had the best music of all time.

[@tonyrogers8188]

Damn, that's a helluva year!

[@andrewtongue7084]

I feel for the younger generation, Tu - they've missed out on so much....

[@midi510]

@@offroadskater Along with the best Les Pauls ever made, I was made in 1959, another great year for music.

[@lilianakarapas9112]

A stunning voice never to be forgotten by anyone who hears him sing. Wish he was still here happy & more recognised than he was in his lifetime. Not fair.

[@gungunggadung6792]

Again, I’m tearing up…It’s a sadness and joyfulness all at once.

[@NoneYaBidness762]

This album is a masterpiece. One of the greatest ever done.

[@pnutbutrncrackers]

Totally agree.

[@threalismaradona9899]

Imho one of the greatest rock albums ever

[@usefulidiom]

And to think it was their debut album…crazy.

[@goldenruletv7301]

All great songs, no fillers. I've had that record for 45 years and it sounds as good, if not better today.

[@raymo6795]

...fair enough, no arguments

[@CaptainBakerJason]

With all due respect to Tom Scholz’s innovative guitar, technology, and production … there is simply no Boston possible without the vocals of the late, great Brad Delp.

[@GregsWhiskyGuide]

Amen to that, Jason ! It was just a magic line up !

[@cozmicpfunk]

Boston is one of the best 70's R&R acts! They have to be in the top 10 on any list from that era w/ Brad's vocal contribution also being some of the best in the history of rock- I Just Love them- great analysis :)

[@galahad692000]

Boston is a great example of a band that is greater than the sum of it's parts. Brad's vocals would have been wasted with any other musician/songwriter as well.

[@stevedahlberg8680]

💯!

[@sinistan1002]

well it was both of them together I would argue

[@ivanperez5354]

Bostons first album is a masterpiece, just hit after hit after hit and not one bad song on it, it’s a must listen no doubt.

[@christophertaylor9100]

And the follow up is nearly as good.

[@Thejonkler390]

They don't make music like this anymore. Brad Delp is by far one of the best singers ever! Clean, smoothe, beautiful range and full of emotion. One in a million

[@positivecynik]

It's just flat scary how freaking good this album is.

[@mikemiller4169]

A very complete and no filler album.

[@MichaelLloyd]

I wonder how they recorded it without autotune. Not really, no... I don't.

[@SteveoGregg]

I remember when this song came out ,I was 8 , and now I'm 56, that went by fast , one of the greatest rock bands ever!!!

[@davidbest9747]

@@SteveoGregg same here, i was 9 :)

[@SteveoGregg]

@@davidbest9747 COOL 😎

[@chocolate-yoddah]

Brad's voice was perfection. He remains in death what he was in life, one of the greatest male vocalists in Rock history. I didn't learn until decades after I first heard this album that Brad did all the vocals on every song. Wow. And Tom is a genius, literally. He invented equipment in order to create their sound. Amazing.

[@MrVvulf]

Mind boggling that the album was mostly done in Scholtz's basement. Regarding creating equipment...Brian May of the band Queen built the guitar he used his entire career with the help of his father when he was a teen. The guitar has its own wiki page, under its name "Red Special".

[@holleyjomartinez4009]

12:40 of your video is my favorite part of the song. I just love the way he spots someone in the audience and smiles - then really cranks it out as he looks down to the right. Absolutely goosebumps even to this day!! Brad Delp was just awesome. Bless his talented soul. ❤

[@dizastro5437]

Did Tom invent the Brad pitch shift pedal? We may never know. My personal policy is to admit nothing, and deny less.

[@maxcitytv352]

amen to that, rip Brad .

[@ronnieshearer7307]

I swear I could listen/watch Elizabeth comment on any piece of music. She has this almost child like enthusiasm that’s infectious. She’s adorable

[@txdrmr]

This is honestly the ONE song I could listen to constantly and never, ever tire of it. Brad Delp's vocals were a gift to all of us. How this album was made is a story that is almost impossible to believe. Scholz is a genius...literally. And then to hear that "Smells like teen spirit" was molded around the guitar riff....brilliance.

[@craigcook1030]

Here's a fun fact. Band founder Tom Scholtz recorded, by his admission, 96% of the album by himself before bringing in Brad Delp to record the vocal tracks ( the ‘band’ was formed after the debut album was released) Also, the only song on the album that was recorded in a professional studio, was 'Let me take you home tonight' written and sung by Brad Delp. It was recorded at CBS studios in Los Angeles, unlike the rest of the album which was recorded in the basement studio of Scholtz's Watertown, Massachusetts home, part of the greater Boston area. On a less happy note, Brad Delp, whose amazing vocals will always be associated with the Boston sound, passed away on March 9, 2007, when he took his own life via carbon monoxide poisoning, at his home in Atkinson, New Hampshire. But he will never really be gone. Because every time someone puts on a Boston album and cranks up the volume, his legacy Springs to life, and he is with us once again!

[@weege001]

Damn right

[@sinjin1259]

As a man without talent, I'm always surprised that Mr. Delp's musical talent didn't sustain him in life.

[@Rondo2ooo]

@Sinjin The sad thing about this is that musicians are in a constant fight with labels and their lawyers. If you don't own the right to a song, as I guess was the case for Delp, you almost can't live from it. Suicide may add other dimensions of psychological challenges. But as the original commenter in this thread beautifully stated, his voice won't be forgotten.

[@Am-graphix]

Came to mention the same thing. The story of how it all went down is awesome. Huge props to Tom for standing by his choices. Didn't know that about Brad and how absolutely heartbreaking. Indeed he will ever be remembered for his amazing vocals and the Boston sound.

[@OddTimeMan]

It's Scholz (without the "t"). Rhymes with "moles".

[@robpittman1]

Best debut album of all time...period. Brad's vocals with Scholz guitar sound are musical magic and incomparable.

[@atomcraft4067]

Jimi Hendrix " Are You Experiened " is up there for me.

[@redbarchetta8782]

Well Van Halen had a good one too. ;)

[@AmeriTerry]

Not to mention Mama.... Ann and Nancy debut with (Crazy on You-) Heart -Dreamboat Annie

[@OnBendedKneeMusic]

I gotta go with Boston on this one, too.

[@robchiappe9253]

I agree with all 4 of those choices and would throw in G N' R "Appetite for Destruction" as well. For me it's a tough call between Boston and VH though for the best of all time.

[@DAD-kz2di]

The vocal isolation tracks of his voice are mind blowing.

[@ChopRockMusic]

One of the greatest feel-good songs of all time. Written by a master and sung by an angel.

[@castroup1]

"I closed my eyes and I slippled away...." The way Brad Delps voice just melts into Tom Scholz's opening guitar riff still sends chills up my spine even after all these years.

[@geovanfernandorodrigues9814]

Me emocionei!!!

[@frandanco6289]

Slipped..... :)

[@timhawkins3736]

There's a video out there with his isolated vocal tracks and after the first chorus he sings the guitar melody....its amazing.

[@Darin.Pearson]

Perfect comment, Chris Stroup

[@Jero-P]

I couldn't tell the difference at first

[@mottahead6464]

I'm happy that Brad Delp is getting recognized in this video as the truly talented singer that he was. His voice will live forever in his recorded songs.

[@seed_drill7135]

How many hits did Boston have on just three albums with him? How many have they had on the three without? Nuff said.

[@johnzubil2875]

He didn't need this video to be recognized. Are you nuts.

[@mottahead6464]

@@johnzubil2875 I meant when it comes to vocal tecnique, dude. Chill out.

[@erikw9233]

love brad delp but tom scholz is boston.... do some research man the first album had all their hits the first album was done over a course of like 7 years tom did all of it from his home while working a day job including writing the lyrics . brad just sang

[@mottahead6464]

@@erikw9233 Brad sang beautifully on a record that sold millions of copies. Don't even try to minimize his talent. Just listen to those Boston records without Brad Delp.

[@MeemsKaso]

We grew up on the most elite music one could ever hear. We didn't know we were going to be part of music history but I can tell you attending concerts in the 1970's-1980's was the best experience a human could ever wish for. No one can take those days away from us. It was special. It was magical. We were so free. No worries. No cares. Just living life through music. We knew every band. We knew every lyric. We did chores, returned glass coke bottles, washed neighbors cars to get the money we needed for a 45 or an album. For our birthdays or Christmas we asked for albums. As I've gotten older I realize the music did something to our souls. When we attended concerts, thousands upon thousands gathered together as strangers & when it ended we not only were just one unit but we made new best friends. Our fists high in the air, singing at the top of our lungs. All in unison. You can ask any of us...we know, without any doubt, we grew into adulthood listening to the greatest music ever made...EVER. I still have most of my several hundreds of ticket stubs. I can tell you about every time I first heard a new song on the radio or first heard it performed live. Brad Kelp and Boston never got the credit they so richly deserved but we keep them ALL alive by passing what we know & love to the next generations. We know how truly blessed we are.

[@danasixty5402]

Just graduated high school . Cruising in my 67 4sd Super Sport Chevelle . A great time to be alive .

[@mattphillips538]

I remember the first time I heard this song on the radio as a 10 year old kid living in Boston in 1977, deep in economic recession, playgrounds full of dog $hit and broken glass, every family in my neighborhood succumbing to divorce... Brad's first high note hit like a bolt from the blue. It was the sound of hope. It still fills my eyes with tears even today with you playing it.

[@sbalak]

LMAO! not funny but your description of the despair in your environs is pure literary anguish! Cheers.

[@sunshinefogleman127]

Brings tears to my eyes too!

[@nomadforchrist4337]

Tom Scholz actually moved to Watertown from Ohio to go to mit. He set up his recording studio in his basement. I used to deliver brass fittings to a plumbing supplies place there and I live in Ohio and too, I'm involved with music, so many little connections. The marathon bomber was caught close to the plumbing supply as well.

[@TheRoadDawg]

I was also 10 in 1977, going thru the same thing. Well done.

[@mattphillips538]

@@TheRoadDawg This person knows what's up. #WeAreTheChampions

[@briangregory6303]

RIP Mr Brad Delp. One of the greatest voices in the history of music, ever.

[@BH-fr1cy]

Dont need to say much more to that statement.

[@StevePuckett-lm2rn]

Bless your heart. Sorry you weren't even a sparkle in your mom or dad's eye when that album was released. I'm so happy I was part of all this music. Best time for music ever!!

[@jennifers6055]

Why, oh why do his vocals make me cry? They are so gorgeous. ❤️

[@maxbeast1611]

Brad Delp was one of the best vocalists in rock ever and Scholz’s genius was incomparable back then. It’s why those of us that were around for this songs debut in ‘76 still do not tire of hearing it, 46 years later.

[@odurandina]

She's almost orgasming..... Best opening song 1st album EVAAAR, topping even Led Zeppelin and Steely Dan (Do It Again). You'd take a woman to see Boston. Good things would happen before the night was over.

[@jasoncapecod]

I was 14 when it came out. It changed my life. I still listen to the album.

[@AldonH1]

I agree. That's why when she said at the beginning, "I believe I've heard this in a movie or on TV," my heart sank. I know it's "old" but vocal coaches/analysts should be intimately familiar with this band.

[@MrManfly]

@@jasoncapecod I was 15 and haven’t stopped listening to this album ever since!! 😀🤟

[@svgitana2499]

So true!!! I was SIX YEARS OLD and I remember listening to this song over and over…….THAT is how good this song was, and it doesn’t get old!! 🙌🏻 And of course using my wooden tennis racket to air jam 😆

[@jimdukeproject]

As much as he achieved the high pitches in the studio, he also hit the notes live, and held the last note as well. Amazing voice.

[@odurandina]

She's almost orgasming..... Best opening song 1st album EVAAAR, topping even Led Zeppelin and Steely Dan (Do It Again). You'd take a woman to see Boston. Good things would happen before the night was over.

[@TerryMundy]

And back in the day when singers couldn't rely on autotune. That was a day when was no faking. Bands of the 70's and early 80's were incredible.

[@MrDalebenberger]

Omg Boston is why I love Rock’n’Roll. This whole self titled album was a big part of the fabric of my young life. First heard this in 1977.

[@mstafford0081]

There is a beautiful irony of seeing an immense enjoyment from a song written about music being his outlet

[@hinjurock70]

Brad Delp's voice was insanely good. RIP.

[@charlese1077]

and when add in the A+ engineering it’s one of the best albums in history. Perfectly executed

[@jaksilver3656]

Even after all these years, hearing this song is like getting a hug from an old friend.

[@GreenDistantStar]

Yes, I was a teen when this album was released, and I listened the grooves off the vinyl. It still moves me today. The songs of our youth, they stay with us, so make them good ones.

[@kimberlykernehan1937]

Elizabeth, I absolutely love watching your facial expressions while listening to this Boston song! I was blessed enough to grow up with listening to Boston and the study you mentioned is correct in the fact that this period of music really attached itself to the feelings and emotions of those that grew up listening. When I hear this song in particular I can literally close my eyes and I am transported back to my 12 year old self in 1976! Brad Delp was and still is the best vocalist in Rock and unfortunately he has never been recognized as such! Delp and Boston need to be in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame!!!

[@dannycasson1551]

Imagine being a teenager when this album hit the airwaves. It blew everybody away! We had no idea at the time that this would go on to be one of the greatest records ever!

[@EricHenning]

Absolutely! I was in junior hugh and when this played on the bus, our heads exploded. We’d never heard composition and production like this before. It changed rock forever. And years later, when I found out that Tom Scholz had basically mixed this in his basement, my head exploded again!

[@benttimely]

I was 14, and yes I was blown away. It set Rock on it's ear. My best friends sister had a boyfriend with an awesome stereo system in his place. We would listen to this cranked up until our ears blead. Good times, great tunes! Epic album!

[@texasd1385]

No, we knew this was one of the best records ever made when it came out lol

[@andrewmorgan1819]

@@texasd1385 Agreed, from the fade in you knew this album was special. The best debut album ever.

[@chriswiedeman2956]

I bought this album with my own money back in '77, along with KISS Alive II when I was 10. It blew my mind then and still does today. I've since handed all my vinyl down to my youngest daughter and she cherishes this stuff.

[@jeffworley2459]

Brad Delp had one of the greatest voices in rock history and the melodic composition that Tom Scholtz put together in this song is a timeless classic.

[@plikkkk]

Arguably the greatest vocal talent in rock history. Who was better?

[@walkawaycat431]

@plikkkk Rik Emmett is almost as good. Listen to "Lay it on the line" singing, playing lead and rhythm is very hard. I love Bradley Delp as well.

[@Jungian]

That was so beautiful. Thank you so much. I've heard this song thousands of times but to see and hear it with your professional assistance made it so enjoyable. Thank you!

[@jedespiritu3622]

This is my new favorite video on your channel! (Heck, new favorite video period!) The sheer and utter joy you express for the vocals is so endearing - thank you for that!!

[@JoeM390]

When this song and album came out in 1976 we were all just blown away!! We'd never heard anything like it!

[@andrewshaver5800]

There hasn't been anything like it since, either. A one of a kind classic.

[@threalismaradona9899]

@@andrewshaver5800 No bands sounds like Boston they were unique

[@davidsmith6976]

@@andrewshaver5800 100%

[@stevepoythress4678]

What will blow you away more, they started making this album in 1968 (it took 8 years to create), that's how far ahead of the rock genre they were

[@davidsmith6976]

@@stevepoythress4678 I love the first album,thats mind blowing,but with Tom Scholz ,he was ahead of his time.

[@Thorsten_Kueppers]

Brad Delp, to me one of the greatest, yet underrated rock vocalists ever!

[@urbanurchin5930]

This is the second fool in this comments thread that has mentioned Brad Delp was "underrated". What is the matter with these idiots ? Brad Delp was NEVER underrated - EVER ! He was praised for his remarkable vocal abilities from the very beginning. Either, you are a child that was never there from the start - or you just don't know jack about music. Who else do you think is underrated ? Prince ? Micheal Jackson ? Steve Perry ? Freddie Mercury ? Maybe you should stick with Taylor Swift and some of that other teeny bopper stuff......what a dolt.....

[@ALLROY240]

It is just wonderful to watch this lady's facial expressions alone, to see how much joy she gets from listening to this song. Enthralling to behold.

[@mcasey4078]

Your appreciation of this, my favorite rock group performing this song and how you become absorbed in the moment and give yourself over to the joy and pleasure it brings . . . Priceless❣ Seeing you trying to snap back from that world of amazement you were swept into and focus on the present to do an analysis while your heart/soul is screaming no no no, don't go! Stay here and keep dreaming this beautiful dream with Them. THAT was wonderful. So glad I found "The Charismatic Voice". You spread happy ❤

[@1pianorock]

Vocals send shivers down my spine 50 years later 😮

[@metalmark1214]

Probably Boston's most famous song. Next one I'd recommend Foreplay/LongTime or Don't Look Back

[@gregschmidt4095]

I love the original, but the cover by Two Minutes to Late Night is amazing. kzbin.info/www/bejne/paK6ZIlrfZiYaK8

[@cyhawk4788]

I was always in love with Feelin’ Satisfied but they’re all great!

[@Tessmage_Tessera]

Rock and Roll Band from the first album. It has that same infectious good-times feeling.

[@cmr8er8]

I second the Foreplay/LongTime suggestion.

[@glenzenaf]

Another +1 for Foreplay/LongTime. My all-time favorite Boston song.

[@DarkHorse-bp3xf]

This is one of my favourite songs of all time. Brad Delp is unbelievable.

[@greenman7yyy]

One if my all-time top 10 favorite songs EVER!! Thank you for reacting to it.

[@acarch2]

My heart broke when I heard about Brad's death. Known as the nicest guy in rock and roll but was in so much inward pain. You will always live on with some of the Greatest music ever created! All of your fans still love you!!

[@teresadbrownbrown3785]

Amen

[@doylemccarther3376]

Eddie Holleman was a driven, highly intelligent nerd in 1976. He chased me down because he was so excited about a new band. He had his cassette player in his backpack. He turned it on. Boston. I was as blown away by his appreciation of rock as i was by the music. A memorable moment from high school, thanks, Eddie!!

[@chrislestermusic]

He really was a very nice guy every time I interacted with him.

[@RFazor]

Amen!

[@floppyblanket2587]

I've had a crush on him for over 30 years! ❤️

[@jamesjohnson8601]

Triumph's song Magic Power has the same type of message of how music can help you through a bad day. Check out their performance at the 1983 U.S. Festival along with other tracks like Fight the good fight and Never Surrender along with Lay it on the Line. all from the same show. You will find the positive message along With Rik Emmets amazing vocals quite enjoyable.

[@christophertaylor9100]

Yeah I'd love to see her do some Triuph

[@19freddy73]

Agree, love Triumph, Rik Emmett is a beast vocally and on the guitar. I listen to that album alot.

[@EB64]

Magic Power is one of my all-time favorites! Would LOVE to see her analyze it!

[@jamesbarca7229]

I was just about to suggest the same thing. I saw Triumph at the American Rock Festival in 1984 and they sounded great.

[@alanreid477]

I have to agree with you on Rik's voice,I really love the Sport Of Kings album and his quality shines through on this👍

[@xSnakeByte]

In my opinion, this one is THE greatest rock song ever...the lyrics; the vocals, both lead and the harmonies; the musicianship from the fade-in melody to the oh so catchy main riff. From pick slides to hand clapping its got it all.

[@user-vq1fw5bs3o]

It really breaks my heart to think that Brad Delp has passed away and so has Sib Hashian. It would be amazing to see all 5 of the original members together again on stage to perform all their amazing hits the way they were meant to be. I saw them back in 1979, 8 rows back from the stage, when they performed it just like this video and it was nothing short of amazing.

[@stephanhamilton2083]

The truly amazing part of this is that the music was mostly written by an MIT student with not a lot of musical training and, after recording most of it, he had to find a band to play it to go on tour. Mind blowing!!

[@hmc2s]

Yep completely engineered and produced in Tom's basement in a suburb of Boston. Nothing like that has ever been done since in the world of music.

[@DanMar5858]

@@hmc2s- actually Trent Reznor of Nine Inch Nails did essentially the same thing in the 80’s on his debut album “Pretty Hate Machine” he did the whole thing all by himself then had to find musicians to play the music live.

[@declanrex9435]

dave grohl did the same thing@@hmc2s

[@markj6506]

He actually sings the high notes with the guitar. If you isolate his voice from the mix you can hear it . Rick Beato analysis this song on his channel and he'll isolate all the parts to show the skill and his appreciation for the artists. I was tearing up hearing Brad sing, they said he was the nicest guy in rock n roll. So awesome your analyzing this song,i knew you would appreciate it.

[@Fuzcapp]

Rick Beato's break down of this song is superb. It was the thing that made me a subscriber to Rick's channel.

[@vanyadolly]

Incredible!

[@billmcentire9923]

Ricks video is a must to watch.

[@gregh5665]

I love Rick's analysis. One thing he fails to mention, which Elizabeth picks up on, is the band's universally awesome 70s hair (11:20). This is an excellent point, often overlooked by serious musical theorists. LOL.

[@joelspaulding5964]

Rick/Elizabeth crossover, please.

[@polmccann2291]

I always like your enthusiasm for good music . But as with Brad’s stratospheric notes, your enthusiasm and joy in what you heard was next level excitement. This is by far my favourite professional-coach-listens-to video. You captured his vocal range, subtlety, power, sustain, flexibility - and every moment when his voice soared up and blended perfectly with the guitar. Bonus points for “Their hair is so intensely good (looks to camera)…. and big”. A light, wonderful moment on a song I can’t listen to without crying. Amazing work, ma’am.

[@rotano]

I love how you go deep and keep replaying things over and over - you take your time and give great analysis and insights! bravo

[@kelleyforeman]

Tom Scholz’s genius cannot be overestimated. He recorded most of this entire album by himself in his basement, except for the glorious vocals and the drums. Tom was an engineer at Polaroid by day, and invented several devices for music recording.

[@EricT3769]

Very true. I remember from years ago that he received a BS and a Masters degree in Engineering from M.I.T. Pretty accomplished.

[@midi510]

He also taught at MIT, right?

[@picklesmcmillan217]

Ottawa Hills, Ohio.

[@ImYourOverlord]

*overestimated, but yeah 😁

[@kelleyforeman]

@@ImYourOverlord ha! You’re right. The caffeine’s had not yet kicked in when I write it. I shall edit it.

[@thomaschichester3020]

Boston's first album is one of my favorites, but I absolutely *LOVE* this lady. The way she's totally into the song, the singer's technique, even the very moment of the piece is contagiously joyful. Her facial expressions, tone of voice, even her giggles remind me of my deceased first wife. That total immersion in the joy of the moment is one of the many reasons I married my dear departed Jeanette. Rock on my love.

[@petersmedley459]

Your Jeanette sounds like a beautiful lady. May she live long and loud in your memory.

[@debspeelman]

I agree - it was like watching a child see something awesome for the first time. Made my day.

[@terrybrisebois5690]

A classic among the best😊

[@fuzzy5251]

You are an absolute joy ! Thank you for brightening my day !

[@Stevieboy130664]

All the elements working together made that such a classic song. The voice, the guitars, the arrangement, the driving rhythm, the song itself and how it's set up - gentle intro and then almost straight into the mind blowing chorus. Perfect!

[@RichardWagenknecht]

Brad Delp was incredible. Another artist lost to suicide. Rick Beato did a great analysis of this song too. Love your work!

[@ceeko5484]

I grew tired of this song after hearing it so many times. Beatos video made me re-appreciate the track and the painstaking details that went into it.

[@gibbopg]

One of the most iconic 70’s songs and vocals. This demonstrates when all facets come together to make an awesome hit. RIP Brad...

[@tonynoon8693]

yeah, it's amazing that someone who brought so much joy to everyone else ended in such a bad place himself. Depression sucks.

[@odurandina]

She's almost orgasming..... Best opening song 1st album EVAAAR, topping even Led Zeppelin and Steely Dan (Do It Again). You'd take a woman to see Boston. Good things would happen before the night was over.

[@johnernst5182]

It is such a joy to watch you enjoy the performances.

[@balzacmac1]

Delp and Perry are two voices that you could listen to non stop

[@caryd67]

I have been waiting for a professional vocalist such as yourself to analyze Brad Delp. For me, the greatest voice in rocknroll. Thank you 🙏🏻 Brad took his life in 2007. He left a note that said in French (he was Canadian) “I am a lonely soul.” From one lonely soul to another: Try. Try to find someone to talk to. Just try, even though it’s hard. You have value. Talent. Purpose. Meaning. You are cherished and loved.

[@MrDryqula]

He was not Canadian, but his parents were French Canadian immigrants. Delp himself was born and raised in Massachusetts.

[@michaelcoffman4185]

This song, this band, yanked the floor out from under me when I was a kid. Rush is another band that grabbed my heart, especially the spirit of radio and time stands still. That's a song that helps me spiritually. Thank God my neighbor introduced me to Rush. I needed a lot of help and one day I heard Time Stands Still by Rush. I couldn't get enough of that song, it was an immense blessing for me, it still is, especially after Neil Pert passed away. There is only amazement watching him pour every ounce of himself into his craft. Huge thanks to both groups.

[@caryd67]

@@michaelcoffman4185 I’m right there with you. The very first Rush track I ever heard was Anthem, I was 14 years old, and became an instant Rush fan. Saw them in Vancouver at 16, Grace Under Pressure tour, and then many times after that over the years. RIP Professor.

[@Orange6921]

You have a Lord and Savior in Jesus Christ that has been reaching out to you since you were born. I was very lonely for most of my life and then in my 40's began to read the Bible for myself and it changed me and my life forever. I've never been lonely or felt unhappy for one day of my life since I came to faith Him. I never knew you could feel peace in this life until that day.

[@karlsmith2570]

I knew that Brad committed suicide, but I thought it was in the mid 80's, shortly after the Third Stage album was released

[@albreezy26]

Every time I hear foreplay/longtime, I have to stop what I'm doing and become an air instrumentalist for whichever part is striking me at the moment. One of the few songs that still hits just as hard every time you listen to it.

[@durden215]

Same, but I tend to lean towards air drums during that intro.

[@nhogan84]

Foreplay is one of the MAIN reasons I wanted to learn to play drums. That and Blackened made me pick up the sticks and learn.

[@burleydad]

It’s a moral imperative.

[@joker14n]

Right ??!!!!🤘

[@KozmikZootz]

@@durden215 As one does...

[@zg1000dru1]

Such fun to watch you discovering the music that so many of us grew up on and still love with that same joy that you have upon the first listen.

[@edwoll]

Peabody, MA born and neighboring Danvers raised... Brad Delp. He was rock vocal greatness..... The reason why you feel the generosity in his singing is because he had a very kind soul.

[@TheAcgtrs]

You could have picked any song off the debut album. Essentially, it’s a perfect record. 17 million + albums sold, makes it one of the greatest debut albums of all time… To think that it was recorded in a basement, in Milford Massachusetts. For the most part has only 3 musicians on it. Sib on drums (under appreciated drummer). Brad Delp sings every single vocal, including all of the harmonies… The there’s the genius of Tom, playing the rest of the instruments. Remarkable, really. I hope you’ll do more than one song of Boston’s. No matter how well you may know the music, sitting, and studying it, as you do in these reactions, I guarantee you’ll hear something that you may have missed in passive listenings.

[@Thorsten_Kueppers]

The Boston album re-defined, how rock music can sound. Nothing sounded this huge back then. And Tom Scholz did it more or less all by himself. Some say he even invented pick-dragging, don‘t know if that’s true …

[@matthewdrews]

Amen. You can probably count on one hand the number of albums where EVERY SONG on the album is a hit. This is one such album.

[@bobm.172]

Such an amazing album! A perfect album.

[@ChrisEchoes]

And I might be mistaken but most of the album wasn’t even recorded in a proper studio but in Scholz’s basement.

[@dreadpirate88]

Is it Sib on drums? I thought he was only on Let Me Take You Home Tonight

[@jackarmstrong1838]

Probably the best first album of all time. Elizabeth, please don’t stop at just this song! PLEASE listen to MORE!

[@dianelevie3360]

You should watch the Rick Beato video "What makes this song great" Fascinating! You will never hear it the same way again. In a good way!!

[@snave59]

You're right.The whole album was good.

[@stevegreen6112]

I'll take Meatloaf "bat out of hell" as the best first album. That and King Crimson

[@lazarlazarov7857]

@@dianelevie3360 Rick is the butcher of the music

[@LotsaFails]

Best debut in the history of rock music. Every track is gold

[@anastasiaftw5454]

dude I love your videos and Boston is one of my all time favs. thank you for existing and sharing your ideas

[@davelew86]

Hands down, the most iconic vocal performance of all time!

[@sabre1080]

Brad Delps voice just draws all the emotions out of even the coldest hearts. 15 years gone yet he is still is as powerful as he was in life.

[@kevinmuzerMetalMind64]

Brad Delp is greatly missed..One of the great classic rock singers, along with Lou Graham and Steve Walsh. Boston, Foreigner & Kansas. Steve Perry of Journey as well..Brad Delp RIP 🙏 He was 53. Sad end to his Life. 😥😔

[@enki2958]

Not to forget Bob Seger.

[@xifled63]

My favorites as well. Nice

[@Polyphemus89]

He was 55

[@jay-remedy-plz]

I’ve always enjoyed Boston much more than all of those mentioned and many more. Styx was close. Wonderful era for sure!

[@LBart218]

I am still waiting for Elizabeth to react to Lou Gramm. If she did I don't remember seeing it, and I couldn't find anything in the search function. I thought I saw that she reacted to the Mariah Carey version of "I Want To Know What Love Is". 🤨 Elizabeth, you need to react to the original! The real deal, Lou Gramm!!

[@dirkpittthegreat4559]

Excellent! Brad's vocals always gave me chills every time that song came on.. cranked it up!! Ah the memories! Thank you!! Missing the group and those days.

[@michaelconnolly7681]

Excellent video. I love videos where people talk about songs and you nailed this timeless gem perfectly. Great job. 👍

[@PhilliptBates]

This is definitely the studio recording. I love it when he softly echoes the guitar line in parts. Such an amazing voice.

[@mraustinworking]

Sounds like the studio recording re-recorded on cassette tape from an old record.

[@MattSmith-il4tc]

@@mraustinworking Yeah, it's unfortunate that this audio sounds so bad. One of the amazing things about Boston, is Scholz's recording and production techniques. The fidelity is next level...and it's completely lost in this video.

[@Triton_Secure]

It's also interesting that the video never seems to show Tom's face - the only close-ups are of him playing the bass guitar.

[@lcampise]

@@mraustinworking And left in a hot car so the shell's slightly warped and drags just enough to pull the pitch down at times! Regardless, it's nice to celebrate this magical music. So far ahead of its time.

[@in-tuneguitaracademy9074]

Thank Tom Scholz, MIT graduate and guitarist extraordinaire for the arrangement and production. One of the best produced albums ever, using mid-seventies technology. No Pro Tools. No auto-tune. One of the most talented bands ever.

[@scott852]

They were years or decades ahead of the majority of top 40 rock bands, In their production value. Only rush was of equal value But they were a bit too complex for the top 40 market.

[@snakedoktor6020]

Don't forget he was on the team at Polaroid that invented the instamatic camera. Plus he invented most of the equipment in his home studio, where the first album was recorded. He actually can be called a genius.

[@yrsued]

But this is the perfect example of when musicians and singers knew their craft, they could play and they could sing!!

[@MrIh8hondas]

Tom Sholz is one of those people whose contributions to society make you so happy, but the fact that he was so damn good at so damn many things makes you sort of hate him at the same time. Like, share the talent, dude. Stop hoarding it. And then again, if he hadn't hoarded all of the talent we may never have gotten this song, or Foreplay/Long Time, or Smokin', Peace of Mind, or Rock n' Roll Band, or any of their other amazing songs.

[@sandysmom100]

EXactly ! The way real music was back in the day when ppl could really sing like Delp !! He has one of the best voices in rock ever!,

[@tygereyes]

Boston is one the best bands around for their day cutting across so many different generations. While I love all kinds of music, Boston has been a classic staple in various plays lists across the decades of my life. For me, I find their lyrics evoke so many thoughts and memories and soaring guitars and vocals carry so much energy that I find them energizing and uplifting (also during my early teen years). Boston - Greatest Hits (1993) is one of the best albums with which to begin enjoying Boston ||| ALSO: I also think, regarding the time period you mentioned, that the popularity of music had to do with the quality of the musicians and the music they produced. During that time period, the best bands released albums that did not have 1-2 good songs and lots of filler songs (not necessarily bad but not hit quality). If one merely goes to almost any album released during late 60s through the period you mentioned by Beatles, CCR, Kiss, Boston, Aerosmith, Foreigner, Hendrix, Van Halen, and on and on, I think you will find of the 8 to 10 songs 50% or more were really hit billboard songs. You bought an album and it was loaded with fantastic music. At least, IMHO.

[@nickforsyth5887]

Ooohhh more Boston please!! Feelin satisfied has literally some of the most satisfying harmonies!

[@BigTexan59]

I don't normally pay attention to channels like yours, but the pure unadulterated joy you display for music of all kinds makes you an exception. Your reactions give me a different perspective of some of my favorite musical artists, and for that I am a grateful subscriber. Thanks Elizabeth!

[@brett2015]

Steve Perry is always deemed “The Voice” but I’d put Delp right there with him. Dude was insane 🔥🔥

[@KozmikZootz]

Yeah, that's a "1A" and "1B" situation, without need to classify them further!

[@cdbdbsabzb]

I'd put Delp a step above Perry but that's likely due to the better tunes ne sings.

[@tonyhomant244]

@@cdbdbsabzb in his prime, definitely.

[@ExSkyCyclePilot]

Perry had range, but I always found his enunciation sloppy and indistinct. He slurred words and phrases. Delp, on the other hand...

[@brett2015]

@@ExSkyCyclePilot Thats a very good point.

[@rosadelosvientossur]

I get goosebumps every time I hear this song, I'm 44 and I truly enjoy this kind of music. When the chorus hits I feel I wanna cry, it's such a deep feeling I can't explain... So so glad you enjoyed it as well, I'm delighted by your reaction ❤.

[@iainmcclure416]

A beautifully crafted song - vocals are just sublime! Lovely to see someone enjoying this for the first time

[@bertpunkaficionado8357]

This album sounds like a greatest hits album: every song is brilliant, a hit. Many bands have to release multiple albums to gather such a collection. There is no B-side, it's got two A-sides.

[@davearonow65]

No album has a b side. A sides and b sides are designations of single releases not entire albums.

[@RangKlos]

Plus it's their debut.

[@ub2bn]

It's like Steely Dan's Asia Album... all masterpieces in their own right.

[@pervyturtle2673]

When I first got the album I was genuinely surprised it wasnt a greatest hits

[@josephpoole2826]

Amazing that this song is around 50 years old and holds up! It is one of my top 10 all time favorites

[@Digital_Alchemy]

Elizabeth is one of those people that walks into a room & the lights literally glow brighter. Her enthusiasm & child-like excitement absolutely make these vids. I love Julia as well, but nothing is better than seeing Liz light up like a kid on Christmas morning. Her husband (and now young child) are VERY lucky to have her spirit in their lives. She has got to be one of the most real & UNapologetically HERSELF people I've ever encountered. Love from NC... Jordan

[@tmtjr]

I agree. Her enthusiasm and joy just shine. I really enjoy her reactions.

[@saltymahero9898]

...I only come here for slowly growing smiles .

[@texasd1385]

Yep

[@alexefors1068]

liz nothing like you for making a professional and at the same time sweet analysis !! I love to see you! and also I learn a lot from you ❤

[@fredgontijo946]

Oh, I admire so much your sensibility and your hability to express it 💓😇👏

[@MACBoricua]

Tom Scholtz, as a musical engineer genius and Delp’s vocals….. supreme mastering!

[@OddTimeMan]

It's Scholz (without the "t"). Rhymes with "moles".

[@MACBoricua]

@@OddTimeMan Yes, sorry I misspelled it LOL

[@seanburns2669]

I watched Rick Beato's take on this song, and I was amazed to discover that his vocal continues, doubling the guitar after "slipped away"!! It's an absolutely stunning vocal performance. PS your expression at 7:23 is so perfect!

[@robbnj]

My first thought when he sang "I slipped away" in this video.

[@JETstudiosinc]

I was just going to share this! Great breakdown of that song

[@chrisbeaman8520]

I saw that too

[@VadersRage]

I absolutely LOVE how Rick Beato dissects this song....especially when he isolates the vocal tracks. Delp was truly a gift to rock music. The piece Beato did for "Hitch A Ride" was equally fun, too.

[@Chupilunatico]

Love your reactions!! Real joy!!

[@MrMoggyman]

For a vocalist this is a rare treat indeed. Brad Delp was indeed an amazing vocalist. May he rest in peace.

[@richardloewen7177]

I was in college when the album came out. In my dorm, an electrical engineering student invited 3 of us in, with towering home-made speakers in the room. He insisted that the lights had to be out, we listening to the music in darkness. . He put the album on... and THAT is how I first encountered this song. Will never forget it!

[@mundanemorselsmundanemorse7028]

Thats awesome. This song Deserves that kind of appreciation

[@johnbranham9941]

Really cool story.

[@comsunjava]

Exactly! Have a nearly similar story except instead of home-made (nice touch), these were Klipsch speakers, NAD stereo, Nakamichi tape deck, and a equally high-end turn table (name that I can't remember), and, of course, Boston. We listened in quiet reverence.

[@dethtongue945]

One of the greatest albums ever created. Every song on this album was pure gold. When I was a teenager everyone listened to this band and everyone had this album, and here's the kicker. This was the mid 80's I'm talking about. The freaking album was already ten years old then. That's how huge Boston was. Such a joy to watch Elizabeth listen to this.

[@treetopjones737]

I'm 60 - I don't recall being aware of the album in '76, but by 78/79 it was one of those albums everyone had.

[@emiliverson1765]

I grew up in Maine, they were from Boston. A regional band for us . 76 was a bumper crop of talent that we were exposed to that year. If you thought they were great in the 80', the synthesizer was something had never heard of before.

[@stevef1160]

Absolutely. Aloso loved this from its release. And so good to see Elizabeth gets it...pure joy.

[@Hoeech]

I have been listening to this album (and this song in particular) for what is now approaching 50 years. It has always been a favourite of mine and I love playing it for people in their twenties who have likely never heard it before. Their faces usually have the same expressions your did -- wonderment, joy and utter astonishment. It was a true pleasure watching the smile on your face as you carefully took in everything this song has to offer. I'm going to check the rest of your "First Time" videos to see if you've done a similar analysis of the rest of Boston's album