THIS SONG IS GENIUS!! First Time Reaction to Boston - "More Than A Feeling"

[@rubroken]

"Foreplay, Long Time", next reaction?

[@kevinkaurin8383]

Yes please!

[@grelch]

For me just go in order. They’re all incredible so may as well listen to them in the order Boston wanted us to. Just make sure she listens to the whole album. That’s the main thing.

[@TheBATTranceMusic]

Yeah absolutely! 👌

[@jimschroeder1176]

Must.

[@robertfindley921]

Side one of their debut album was epic. I wore it out, then switched to a cassette.

[@Tom-h1s]

He recorded in his basement studio from 1979 to 1974 5yrs wasn't released until 1976 the man name is Tom Scholz from Boston

[@RHM11.DonairGuy]

That whole first album is a masterpiece in rock history. Every song is a classic.

[@matthewsims4457]

...and even the album cover was revolutionary for the time!

[@smw4628]

@@matthewsims4457 That album cover is the only reason I bought it back in the 70's. When I finally listened to it I was blown away.

[@RetroSK3L3]

Totally agree, one of a few albums I will happly listen start to finish.

[@Cadinho93]

RIP Brad Delp, one of the greatest rock vocalists ever. Incidentally this song has won numerous polls for best rock song of all time and the story of how Tom Scholz basically created the entire album by himself (except for the vocals) in his basement is legendary. Also, this is '70s rock at its finest. This album was released in 1976 and yes, they were from Boston.

[@daveschere918]

There are some great videos online of how he created the album. Its remarkable that what your listening to is exactly what he recorded in his basement without studio edits. kzbin.info/www/bejne/iGLGYXWulLinrKc One fun note. I play guitar and back in the 80s I bought a rockman which sholtz created. It is the greatest guitar equipment I have ever owned.

[@brewswillis9783]

RIP Sib Hashian (drummer) also, who's daughter happens to be a certain "Rock's" wife Lauren Hashian.

[@hokiedoo]

Tom Scholz was born in Toledo,Ohio and grew up in Ottawa Hills,Ohio

[@jarrettreynolds4560]

Fun fact: the drummer of Boston’s son in law is Dwayne”The Rock”Johnson.

[@Gordy63]

Tom Schulz - MIT graduate!

[@paulrt3]

This whole album was one of the most played at parties back in the late 70's!

[@BeerensTransport]

I'm old enough to remember

[@MegaForrestgump]

Foreplay/Longtime must be next. Actually, you can pick any song off this album. It is one of the greatest, ever. Arguably the best debut album.

[@ChadSmith-ef4lu]

More Than a Feeling, Piece of Mind, and Foreplay/Long Time, might be the best three-song opener in rock & roll history.

[@2gelm]

Yep! This was a big party tune in the 70's...Gotta have your BOSTON! Nice reaction Stacey! You gave it an honorable review for sure.

[@seekfirst817]

This girl knows good music when she hears it.

[@theodoreritola7641]

The music in the 70s was OUT STANDING and the sinners name was Brad Delp

[@taylortyler1867]

This is one of most universally loved songs ever. If you ever meet someone who says they don't like it, turn & walk away.

[@darren6202]

meh

[@taylortyler1867]

@@darren6202 I'm turning & walking away (just like Maryanne).

[@seekfirst817]

Or, try to get them to see a psychiatrist

[@darren6202]

@@taylortyler1867 ?

[@taylortyler1867]

@@darren6202 Are you confused? Sure sounds like it.

[@Garbox80]

My older brother once told me to chech out Boston and Chicago because I liked TOTO. And yes, they're very much a musical predecessors. With that said, Chicago - If You Leave Me Now and/or TOTO - Pamela next (would say Hold The Line, but I'm pretty confident you've heard that one somewhere... won't even mention Africa 😂)

[@gregleblanc9357]

Boston Rocks. go ahead and go down that rabbit hole.

[@TJPenitencia]

Brad Delp is hands down the most underrated major rock vocalist of all time. Everybody who knows classic rock has heard his voice, and yet he's not in the public consciousness in the same way that Steve Perry and Freddie Mercury are. Thank you for reacting to this song and giving him some well deserved recognition.

[@Spo-Dee-O-Dee]

Brad was an excellent fit for what Tom wanted to do, but in the pop milieu Steve was the only arena rocker that ultimately mattered and Freddie among the elite male pop singers.

[@grelch]

Funny thing is that this wasn’t recorded by a band at all. This is two people. The singer, and a guy named Tom Scholz, the songwriter, the dude who plays all the instruments on the album, the producer and engineer. You said it sounds precise, and that’s true.Tom was a MIT trained engineer. The band you see on the back cover was added after the record label signed Boston, read Tom. These musicians did add parts to the studio recordings, but primarily all parts were played by Tom and Brad on vocals. Most amazingly at all is that most of the album was recorded in Tom’s basement, which back in those days was virtually impossible to do. Keep going with this album. Just continue through the songs as they’re listed in the running. Really, no one track is vastly better than the others. They’re all incredible, so you may as well listen to them in the order Tom intended.

[@theodoreritola7641]

Singers name was Brad Delp

[@rubentullenaar2934]

@grelch Well said👍🏼

[@markh.7650]

I came here to say basically what you did. Initially, the "band" was Tom, who spend I think 6 years perfecting the sound and the effects, most of which he created. To get the final sound, all he needed were Brad on vocals (all the harmonizing was with himself), and Sib on drums. Every time she said "the band" I kinda giggled because I know the story. It's true that Tom had to cobble together an actual band to tour, because he couldn't play everything in real time without the tape overdubbing to get the original sound. I kinda feel bad for her because going in blind on Boston is different than just about any other "conventional" band. Once she reads the comments or does some digging on the various WIKI pages, it will be obvious how clueless she was. But that's ok, we can forgive it because she is young and she felt the same impact we did almost 50 years ago when hearing Boston's sound. I think the only track that wasn't done "in the basement" was the last track, which was "hitch a ride".

[@grelch]

@@markh.7650 I totally cut her slack. There'd be no reason for her to know any of this stuff from 5 decades ago. She's found the album, that's what matters. And she's in for treat after treat as she works her way through this.

[@LorneJamesB]

Actually the drums were tracked by Sib Hashian, taking over for Jim Masdea when the label stepped in during recording. The whole story of the albums genesis is insane

[@TrianglesAndCircles]

Boston is ear candy. I agree with those who want Foreplay/Long Time next.

[@joespradley2323]

This song made me work to save up the money to buy the album which was first album to buy. Foreplay/Longtime I have asked many years ago and still remains my choice to be played at my funeral service. This is how much I Love the band Boston. I was a teenager and it moved me so much and remains my most favorite band of all time. Thanks for reacting I really enjoyed watching you get the same feeling I had almost some fifty years ago.🙏🏼🌹💕

[@tednewcomb1048]

Yes young lady - thats exactly how we felt back in '76 ..

[@stevenzipkin3757]

Brad Delp amazing voice!

[@rodthebodfromcanada]

This was the best selling debut album for a from the 70's to the 90's

[@JohnGS-k5z]

Im a 63 year old man and got teary eye seeing your reaction to think me as a teenager hearing this song . Its exactly they way I felt when I first heard this song on the radio when it first came out.. The whole album is epic masterpiece !

[@markgettemeyer1145]

Hitch a Ride will forever be my favorite song from Boston.

[@rubentullenaar2934]

Mine too

[@TheRevkeyes]

With the guitar solo "fade out-click-fade in" on the 8-track tape version...

[@boballen818]

Back when albums were king, this one was truly special. Not one bad track. No filler content. Each song was special. And this was their debut album. RIP Brad Delp. Gone way too soon.

[@michaelbriefs9764]

Excellent reaction! I was getting sympathetic goosebumps while watching you get yours! You will love this band, as you go forward. It's an all-time classic! Check out "Foreplay/Longtime", "Smokin'", "Don't Look Back", just as a start! Lots of great music from Boston!

[@stevesnow315]

The album is considered to be one of the best debut albums ever. The music was written by Tom Sholz. Recorded in his basement, Tom played every instrument except drums (played by Sib Hashian,) and Brad Delp singing all vocals. No cut and paste in those days. All overdubs had to be replayed and resung directly to tape. They became a touring band with the addition of Barry Goudreau guitar and vocals, Fran Sheehan bass. Every track on this album can stand on it's own as a huge hit. Most popular songs for reactors seem to be "Foreplay/Long Time," and "Hitch A Ride." Hope you enjoy your trip down this rabbit hole. Looking forward to sharing your experience.🤘😎❤

[@cx3valenz421]

Their song “Hitch A Ride” from this same album is my #1 favorite song of all genres. Recommend listening

[@TheCornishCockney]

Great track. Much as I love “Feelin”,I wish the album cuts were reacted to as well,there’s some absolute gems in there,in fact,the whole bloody album is a 70’s rock masterpiece.

[@michaelhull2060]

This album got me kicked out of two apartments in 1977!😂

[@theodoreritola7641]

Now that worth it to lol

[@davidbordonaro1631]

I love that !

[@Recovery2012-x2f]

lol. It got me yelled at by dad many times.

[@renecuellar3078]

You are in for a treat. Boston just full of talent. Take your pick. That first record is iconic start to finish. Thank you for this first for you. Let's do this rabbit hole together

[@davidchristian1797]

The ENTIRE album is top tier GOLD, not a bad song on the entire LP. This is one of the rare albums that you need to listen to from beginning to end. One of the best 1st albums, if not THE Best, in music history.

[@robertkramer2271]

Tom Scholz, the mastermind behind the band, was a perfectionist when it came to the recording and production. That's why it sounds, as you said, so cohesive. Brad Delp is one of the great singers.

[@stonek542]

I love this song. It's almost magical. Every time I listen to it, it moves me deep inside and touch my soul.

[@wesleylogan8860]

Boston was the headliner at the first concert that I ever went to, way back in May of 1979.

[@sizzledan31]

Peace of Mind is a great next step, though anything off of this album is a good choice. This album is considered by many to be the greatest debut album of all time

[@germantoenglish898]

I love this album. I wore this and ELO's Out Of The Blue out when I was a teenager.

[@jeffreygreer]

boston boston debut album 1976, 19 milliion copies sold, only surpassed by guns n roses appetite for destruction as a debut album, every song is fire on this album, it was huge for us stoners back in the day, boston live was incredible the light show had lazers in it, next up stacy, every ladies fav, foreplay/longtime, hitch a ride and smokin my favorites, love your 70's soul never change stacy, 70's and 80's rock n metal, best music ever created

[@W00dy590]

One of the all time classic rock songs

[@prestonfromgreensboro851]

Absolutely one of the best debut albums. These guys were perfectionists, took them forever in the studio to record, but as you said, you can hear the quality! The guitar player graduated MIT. Fantastic reaction staceyrpg

[@jazzyboy7784]

This was there first single...it was game changing to a young teenager like myself...the sound was like nothing else we had ever heard. Enjoy this rabbit hole.

[@erroristmusic]

Haven't seen her ACTUALLY enjoying a song in a long time, not surprised, this song is perfection at its finest.

[@Mr2012Ultra]

I saw Boston in 1978 and 2001. Both times in Toronto. All 3 of my kids 38,33,31 could recite all songs on this album by the time they were 10y/o. My favourite band , Peace of Mind my favourite song, when I hear that song I tear up because it reminds me of my 38 son who passed 12 years ago from Leukaemia. Thanks for sharing your thoughts.

[@ronpingel4331]

I always enjoy seeing the younger generations hear this song for the first time and realizing how good the music was when I was growing up.

[@marinusbonsing]

Boston : you can,t go wrong !!!

[@diverdown631]

Every song on the album was played on FM radio, and that is rare.

[@JimHawkins-d3k]

Boston's debut album (Boston, released in 1976) had every track on it made airplay on all the Rock Station in Detroit. Sib Hashian is the drummer, sadly he passed away of a heart attack while playing drums in the middle of a set on a cruise ship on March 22, 2017. Brad Delp is the lead singer and he suffered from depression which sadly led him to take his life on March 9, 2007. R.I.P. Sib & Brad...

[@johnhewett9483]

one of my favourite songs of all time. outstanding performances by all parties, the vocalist, the drums, guitar parts etc...superb

[@MikeOstrowski-iq8wf]

Every track on this album was played on Boston Rock stations back in the day , every song became a hit across the country !!! Best debut album of all time ❤️🔥🎸

[@davidevans3175]

Greatest 70s summer band ever. Riding through the Berkshires in my truck in the summer, Boston CRANKED on the stereo. The best!

[@greatwhitewing]

Keep exploring Boston, you won't be disappointed

[@nikolaykhramov1269]

Boston is a band that made a habit of recording one album every eight years (except for the first two), but, nevertheless, each of their albums became an absolute event in the world of rock!! Boston lead guitarist Barry Goudreau, along with their subsequent vocalist Fran Cosmo, also had a short-lived side project called Orion the Hunter, whose only self-titled album was released in 1984. I recommend listening to it!

[@behindenemylines9033]

Hitch a Ride....next song to hear!

[@rmacdougallaliasdogviticus]

Tom Scholz is an amazing feller. He started writing tunes while going to M.I.T. After getting his Masters in mechanical engineering he goes to work at Polaroid while building a home studio. He recorded most the album there and on his initial demo's played all the instruments except the drums and vocals. He built his own custom guitar effect pedals to get the sound he wanted as well. He even had his own line of guitar effects under the name 'Rockman'. Sadly the company failed after 14 years. His pedals are highly valued collectors items now. "Foreplay/Long Time" next perhaps. The instrumental song, "Foreplay" he wrote while still in school at MIT. Cheers.

[@craigwhip]

Every song on this album, is a hit.

[@Neuumusic]

Real music was made back then by so many very good bands. Your reaction proves that ❤

[@theodoreritola7641]

The 70s where the NUKE BOMB IMHO

[@sammylane21]

The lead singer in this song goes Super Saiyan. I can see Goku transforming from normal Saiyan to Super Saiyan when the singer hits the higher notes. Boston's power levels are over 500k! 😂💗

[@bjw0515]

As suggested before you will love Foreplay/Long Time.

[@kroft6799]

When I was young this was probably my favorite song of all time. It ceded that status many years ago, but to this day hearing it brings a smile to my face.

[@chazblitz]

10 out of 10 on all songs off the first two albums. The soundtrack of my teen years.

[@KennethSavage-nn2vv]

In the summers of the late 70’s I work for a landscaper in a town North of Boston where the band Boston drummer, Sib Hashian (R.I.P.) lived and had a practice space. On some Fridays we would take lunch at the home next door and sitting there on the curb, eating our sandwiches we often would hear Boston practicing. Thanks for the warm warm memories and for the great reaction. 👊🏻

[@chuckwhite3176]

This song represents all that is good about '70's rock - music that puts you in your feels.

[@chriswiedeman2956]

I bought this album and KISS Alive II with my own money at a K-Mart when I was about 10. I played the crap out of these albums and they still hold up today. Great music!!

[@MrBoombast64]

Yea, good value for the money both of those albums.

[@AlexanderCalderon-kd6mh]

@@chriswiedeman2956 My brothers had that KISS album. I used to listen to it all the time as a kid

[@ZACH_95_]

Great reaction! Boston is phenomenal! One of my favorite bands of all time. Brad Delp, the lead singer, in my opinion has one of the best voices in rock and roll. He’s been gone for 17 years now. Sad. RIP

[@TheOicyu812]

Their whole first debut album is perfection. Not a bad song on it.

[@harrisonmiller5807]

The genius behind the band is Tom Sholz. He recorded all instruments (except final drum track) in his basement and then got a band together to sing/play live. Brad Delp is the incredible vocals. You’ll love there whole debut album!

[@MrBoombast64]

Sooo soo good this whole album.

[@MegaForrestgump]

Best debut album, ever.

[@michaelmichael1001]

I don't say that this is the best song ever written. All I say is that it's on the list and it's up there. Very very high up there.

[@VF31Rules]

All of the vocals are Brad Delp. He harmonized his own voice. As is always noted, no autotune, ProTools, Just pure talent all around.

[@BarryOstle-o8z]

hi Stacey great reaction love this 70s classic!!!😍

[@efakter1]

You’re in for a treat with this band. BEST. DEBUT. ALBUM. EVER!!!!!

[@wrosser1]

Great reaction they have several magical songs❤

[@08191906]

This song encapsulates the concept of "Always leave 'em wanting more."

[@kennywilkus1632]

Possibly the greatest debut album ever. Every single song was a banger and got significant radio airplay. The band sounds so cohesive because it was basically one man doing everything but the vocals. Now the vocals, what can you say. Brad Delp was just phenomenal. I always say this about him, when someone says men can’t sing high notes, he was like “Hold My Beer!” R.I.P. to Brad.

[@SirWrecksy]

Yeah I remember these guys when I was 14. They had one or two hits, not sure if their album ever sold cuz you never heard them on the radio station 😢

[@S0ldeed]

Not to repeat what others have said, but the concept of the one person doing all the engineering, production, songwriting and instrumentation is phenomenally rare in music that becomes this popular. The guitar work in particular is amazing.

[@clifton8929]

I love your video choices and commentary. Bright Angel Miss Stacey, thank you for all the hard work and joy that you bring to so many people. Especially elderly older adults (nearly 80) who don't get to talk or hear the views of your generation.

[@petercocolla2759]

Best Debut Album of all TimeEvery song on this album is 🔥

[@rudolfbecker4313]

I loved this song the first time I heard it on the radio and I still do. It's one of those songs, you can't play to death. And it's so much fun to see young people discover and fall in lovel like we did back in 1976 ❤🤘

[@victorjohnson7512]

When this album came out it was a game changer. Guitarist Tom Scholtz (MIT graduate) invented new effects pedals to make those guitar sounds. It rocked the entire music industry that year.

[@JackRice007]

The entire album is mesmerizing. They have such a unique sound, especially Tom Scholz’s guitar and Brad Delp’s voice. Love their harmonies too. I would also highly recommend “A Man I’ll Never Be.”

[@steve4562]

Any party you went to in 1976 had this playing full blast!

[@vblomb]

Styx - Come Sail Away

[@fredinaz]

Yes, album version!

[@DavidCandray-r9p]

With all do respect, I think the music from 70’s and the 80’s is the greatest ever., they new how to play the instrument and new how to sing. There so much competition who was a he greatest band from singer to who was the greatest guitarist or drum player.❤❤❤❤❤

[@LarkspeedNL]

Dec 17th, 1988. Pacific Coliseum in Vancouver B.C., Canada was the one and only time I got to see Boston live. It was a night I'll never forget. Their Third Stage album is excellent as well.

[@brianog5267]

Not sure how many school books in 6th grade were covered with that flying guitar picture… of course being from Boston myself made it even better… legendary album… wonderful time for music…. God I miss it…. Every week was something new and earth shattering…. We are truly in a dark age now with regards to music literature film etc…😥😥feel so bad for the young today

[@iamthepapa]

This album changed the course of music and how things were recorded. The whole album is amazing and has a magical quality that injects light into your soul every time you hear it. It's great to watch your reactions as it's evident that you really love music. Bravo!

[@stacyware]

Stacey, I think it’s wonderful that you get to experience all this music for the first time! For people like me, who were teenagers when most of these songs came out for the first time, we are transported back and our memories of those times becomes so real! Thank you!

[@ram11198]

Brings me right back to high school days when it came out. Never get tired of hearing it

[@theodoreritola7641]

1976 Babby lol i was 16 how about you ?

[@ram11198]

@theodoreritola7641 16 too

[@theodoreritola7641]

Sweet i turned 64 in NOV the time sure flew by

[@DavidCandray-r9p]

Good morning beautiful young lady, man I 9 years old in the 70’s when I heard their music for the 1 time,even though I did not know a word in English, I felt involved with the music. I remember I was in El Salvador Central America. I have very long hair. I feel a bit of sadness because it seems like it was only yesterday 😢😢😢❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@CrustyRetiredMarine]

Undoubtedly, one of the Top Five out of the 70s. Thanks for reacting.

[@forte642]

I heard this song in junior high and I still feel the same way. I felt back then 45 years ago. Watching people in your generation express the same kind of emotion is really amazing. You’re great at condensing your assessment of great music.

[@theodoreritola7641]

WELCOME PRETTY LADY To the music of the 1970s I was 17 in 1976 when this song was huge im glad you like the music of my youth .Have a great day God bless you

[@bretttodd6470]

You gotta hear Foreplay / Lomgtime. Boston rocks.

[@williamreiser3118]

This album sweetie stayed number one best-selling debut album ever it was on the Billboard top 100 charts forever because every song on the debut album Don't look back album every solitary song is a charts topping hit

[@MLar80]

The first song on their debut album. And when this song comes on my playlist... there is an involuntary reaction to turn up the volume.

[@patrigilligan2112]

Arguably one of the greatest debut albums of all time! And what REALLY makes it even more special is the fact that the guitarist recorded this whole album in his basement with equipment that he put together!!

[@terrylandess6072]

When the guitar player is not only an accomplished musician, but an engineer, he shows he has the smarts to create an album worth of songs, writing all the parts and then needs to find others to form a band to perform the music live. I was surprised the second album sounded as good as it did for a follow-up effort with little time to repeat what years of ideas gave us on this first album.

[@kevincamp2913]

Boston is the perfect morning drive to work music. You'll sing along, tapping on the steering wheel and arrive in a good mood.

[@dryzalizer]

This song evokes More Than A Feeling Indeed. It's their most famous tune, but you're in for a real treat if you listen to the rest of the album as well. Every single song is incredible, it's quite possibly the greatest debut album in rock history. Nothing sounded quite like this before....or since!

[@crazeyjoe]

20 years ago, I worked staging for a Boston concert. Brad Delp was the only one for all the gigs that I worked that personally thanked everyone for out hard work. Very much appreciated and miss you, Brad!

[@CCDzine]

They seem so together because it is one man, plus a singer.

[@VeryVocalPro]

…and a drummer 😊

[@CCDzine]

@VeryVocalPro Not on the final release. Tom replaced Sib's drum tracks with his own. Those studio tracks are all Tom Shulz and Brad Delp.

[@VeryVocalPro]

@ It is one of six songs (five of which eventually appeared on the Boston album) that he worked on in his basement from 1968 to 1975, before Boston got its record contract. The drum parts were originally developed by Jim Masdea, although Sib Hashian played the drums on the official release. More Than a Feeling - Wikipedia

[@richardpitcher6231]

Great reaction

[@Recovery2012-x2f]

This album was my fist album a long time ago….