Tom Cochrane & Red Rider - Boy Inside The Man

Fantastic song by Tom Cochrane & Red Rider from the album of the same name from 1986.

[@flow5tate346]

2024, now 40, married, children, wish I'd heard of that song sooner in my life than just today. Thanks to CHOM for that discovery.

[@markboller4313]

I remember hearing this in the late 80's....this song gave me purpose and hope. ❤❤❤

[@mattcox267]

Chom Canadian rock station 😂❤

[@markboller4313]

@@mattcox267 I think it's CHUM fm.

[@stevehill1000]

“Still I kept my dreams alive because the boy will never die.” I am eternally grateful for these words. Thank you Tom. 🙏🏼

[@user-oz7bx4tx8e]

This song makes people proud to be Canadian.

[@lybeesbeatinc]

Saw him in Sudbury on July 1, 2023. He sti has it. Thank you @tomcochrane

[@rzarecta09]

my late dad used to blast this now i really crank it wit a beer in my back yard

[@Puffsullyvan]

Cheers brother

[@tybowman1997]

Awesome!

[@drrxdoomsday440]

That's awesome man. Crank it to 11

[@PUX420]

[@coletteroy6542]

Same here good days 😌

[@peachienickle]

1986. I was 25 and dating my wife and she was 18. She helped me in so many ways. We are still together and we will forever be together.

[@aesthetic_yatsura]

No joke, when I was seventeen I lived in Calgary and had barely any friends. I was a depressed teenaged boy with not much will to live, but my best friend was this local Canadian girl at my school who taught me what it means to live and to be human. Afterwards, I lived out as many days as I could in whatever young years I had. Eventually, I moved with my dad when I was 19 to California and the years went on. When I was 23 I had already graduated, got employed at a job and had money to do what I wanted. I wanted to go back to Calgary and visit my old friend. Right as I got into my rental car and turned on the radio, this was seriously the first song I heard playing. It was a beautiful time I had there, revisiting the places I spent my youth, catching up with old friends, and meeting her again. Sadly later on that same year, she and I parted ways as she had changed mentally, yet I still appreciate the good times I had back in Calgary, and this song always takes me back.

[@MindTravelsChannel]

Totally underrated Canadian true rock gem

[@mcscotty325]

This is from Ukraine.

[@alexmustata4089]

This song is about growing up and not wanting to lose the boy and youth inside you... Man i can relate, we are all victims of time..

[@kevinheatcoat2190]

This Song is Better Than Ed Sheeran's castle on the hill

[@jimmortimore3894]

@@kevinheatcoat2190 hahahaha!!! Who’s that??

[@rjjcms1]

It's funny at he mentions when he was 31 years old at one stage. I don't know what it is about being 32 and 33 but the number of people I've known who have gone through a year or two of total crisis and breakdown,turbulence and change at that exact point in their lives is surprising. It happened to me,it happened to a couple of guys a bit older than me who I worked for,it's happened to friends a bit younger than me who've needed support and understanding to help them through. I believe even Jesus was that age when he went through his betrayal,trial,crucifixion and resurrection! However,just take it from me,as a 50-something who's been through a few ups and downs on life's rollercoaster,than even though you may be down in the dumps and no longer see any much of a future,at least none comparable to the life you had and were enjoying before you took the hit,if this happens to you that you just have to hang in there until it turns and sooner or later it will,and bountiful times will return.

[@derekcroft2055]

Unfortunately Your 100% Right !!

[@alexmustata4089]

This was nice to read- appreciated! ​@rjjcms1

[@TwoWheelWarrior]

As a man in the deep end of middle age on the verge of exiting to the next phase. This song almost always brings a tear to my eye.

[@drrxdoomsday440]

Me too man

[@CarsTrucksWhatever]

Me too

[@eddiepullman2745]

Last year in my forties. Never cared about my age. But 50 is bothering me and I don’t know why. I’m in good shape, still feel good and still love to laugh. But I’m seeing the horizon getting closer. We all go through it I suppose.

[@magau3698]

There is something about this tune….makes me feel… empty, nostalgic, and a impending doom on moving forward with life. But the lyrics are alive and passionate. Confusing and saddening me yet liberating me.

[@steelgunner2]

This song just makes you feel happy to be alive. Thanks Tom you rock buddy.

[@terrymaher6197]

I absolutely adore this song I only heard it today wow. Tom Cochran is one the most amazing song writers so underrated.

[@jessica22p1]

I agree ,every song I really like I look who it is and I'm like of damn of course Tom Cochrane or red rider LOL

[@MathieuFortier1]

Nothing like canadian rock!

[@TheMarky26]

Honestly it doesn't matter what country this comes from..He's one of the greats..Right up there with Bob Seger. Just great music plain and simple..

[@SaltyFrank1990]

Well yes and no. Canada produced such great artists as Rush, Saga, Alexisonfire... At that point you got to admit that our country produced some of the best artists of this gendra.

[@Seven8the0]

My dad used to blast this on drives he loved Cochrane and red rider , I find myself thinking about my dad when I hear this . Now I have my daughter and I want her to hear her dad listening to it like I once did

[@ojohnthreatt1004]

Crazy how little airtime time this got in the states. I remember it though. He's an underrated genius down here. Which of course Only makes it better.

[@muzzmatrix]

I recall two great albums released that year: Bryan Adam "Into The Fire" & this gem from Tom Cochrane. Great time to be Canadian!!!!

[@kevinpat4474]

It is always a great time to be a Canuck

[@Tre16]

@@kevinpat4474 we are turning more and more American everyday unfortunately

[@cod8140]

Yes I just heard this song for the first time on the radio today man it’s great!

[@norman9716]

THIS is my favourite for all time Tom Cochrane/Red Rider song. Absolutely brilliant lyrics, singing and song writing. I just don't understand why "Life is a Highway" made it so big and "Boy Inside the Man" didn't. Crank it up and sign your lungs out, it's a cure all for anything that ails you!

[@austinjamesmac]

than mine too i needed that thanks rom PEI Canada

[@whitakertroy6330]

AMEN sir!!;

[@TheJusnic82]

This songs in my top 10 of all time

[@wildwindsca]

A great driving song! when i graduated from school in 1990 I loaded up my old metallic green Chev pickup with all my stuff ,and I played this As the skyline of the city disappeared into the western horizon as i headed east.

[@haljorgensen5346]

Tom Cochrane the Canadian legend, and the steel guitar just rips through to the soul

[@markboller4313]

This is such a perfect Rock song...the vocals, the lyrics, the drums, the guitars....just perfect ❤❤❤

[@chrisloewen2994]

I heard this song live. Then the world went crazy. Lesson learned: fallow your dreams before it’s to late. Love Tom Cochrane

[@hotelbastard7853]

Thanks, Dad. Loved you to.

[@ANDROMEDA19791]

Surprised only a little over 100K views of this masterpiece. One of my favorite songs of all time....simply brilliant

[@davidaikman1920]

+ANDROMEDA19791 Canadian music is some of the greatest in the world!!

[@kirk93814]

Five dislikes?! They don't have the boy inside the man.

[@turningpoint6643]

Well......................not to pretend I'm a math wiz, but 5 out of 500 would be exactly 1% since you were asking. Now it's 12 dislikes so there's at least 12 who have no taste. Red Rider should have made it as big as any band in the world including the Beatles and Stones imo.

[@sorayamangal7996]

seriously. such an amazingly and poignantly written Canadian masterpiece

[@jimpage188]

@@kirk93814 no they have the man inside the boy. hahaahha

[@nowookiee]

My throat hurts even after I sing this song in my head. Love it.

[@Ghettodachoppa87-kf6ml]

Tom Cochrane is playing live tonight here in Moose Factory, ON CANADA! Los Lobos last night its been an awesome Gathering of our People 2024. We are all one.

[@Hide_and_Tweak]

one of the best chorus ever

[@templarknight2010]

Only discovered this song for the first time..makes me feel young again! Love it.

[@rhondajohnson7413]

Great song....

[@a-dubwright3890]

His best tune. great song writer.

[@dalecook4475]

+A-Dub Wright Hard to pick a favorite.

[@Tre16]

I can still listen to this song on repeat and not get tired of it!

[@seanobrien5944]

Just finished listening to this song 5 times in a row lol . Proud to be the newest person to leave a comment :) Anyone do the same as me?

[@waynelittle8639]

I am 57 My Mom died when I was 10 years old I am this boy inside the man - this song has been my personal anthem sine it was released - miss I u everyday Mom - ❤ till we meet again

[@derekbaker3279]

This entire album is spectacular!

[@lowbridgehit]

I cranked this song in my 84 Chevette was I was 19. "walked out with my girl,"was right, been married to her 20 years now. Im 43 & this song's come around more than full circle!

[@stepheng3667]

How is the Chevette running?

[@lowbridgehit]

Stephen G last time I saw it in 89 she was goin pretty good!

[@nelsontombolini4859]

WHEN YOU HEAR THIS SONG , YOU GET STICK TO THIS MELODY INMEDIATLY!!! THE REAL GOOD AND AWESOME MUSIC..STOP THE REGGAETON, PLEASE..

[@user-oo8zt1sc1c]

Oh! only God knows hoe much I agree with you!

[@patriciapaquette1199]

I have been a fan from Day One... Bravo Tom xxx

[@susanmcloughlin8684]

This song will never get old in my heart...Love these guys.

[@philipholmes4663]

From lynn lake Manitoba Canada ' so awesome.

[@PlasmaCutter117]

This whole song is amazing, but that intro is absolute 🔥

[@tonypatania8455]

I just sewn him live at the Richmond Hill Theatre of the performing arts, Tom you and tour band Rock, loved the acoustic intro, still have the pipes chum!

[@lauriegates5477]

My Dad got me Obsessed with this Song I've been Listening to it for Years and I'll never stop when I do Road Work this is my Favorite Song to Play when I'm driving or Loading something into one of our Trucks Beds

[@ProductionsGhetto]

35 and still going strong.

[@grdnjmsn]

Just cruising old artists and stumbled upon an awesome tune! This should be rereleased today. It would be hit! What staying power. Sounds like it was justrecorded. We missed out on getting more Tom Cochran in the states. SOunds great cranked!

[@carolbrandon6368]

l added tom in to my music collection l love this song forever

[@frankderudder7290]

Just a great song from a great Canadian singer AND songwriter and simply just great music!!!

[@Schmoople]

A classic...I adore this song, and Mr. Cochrane.

[@JaroeDanube]

Aspirations of youth can sometimes turn out as a blazing failure , Wisdom of old returns us to the spirit that ignited the greatest passion of our being , You only live once , Make sure , the scripture is appreciative to your values

[@terrendously]

Heard this on the radio the other day. So incredibly good. Still as good as the day it came out.

[@msrain1235]

OMG! I can't believe that I found this song. I used to listen to it, all of the time, in the 80s.

[@valeriepaul2545]

He is a awsome singer,...love his voice....

[@CharlyBown77]

First time I heard this song and it's just awesome, incredible voice and good music

[@Trund27]

I loved it, too - I kept watching the video over and over

[@dave-rf2vn]

I met Tom at a friend's place in he said while we were all pissed ,the boy will always be inside the man !!!!!

[@JamesMorse54]

Boy Inside the Man Tom Cochrane, Red Rider When I turned seventeen We had passion, we had dreams Thought the love we were fighting for Was something holy, something more When I turned twenty-one We were outside on the run When I walked out with my girl We went halfway around the world I dreamed that I saw her standing there They're running for the boy inside the man I was hit hard by the light so bright it burned And all at once I knew she'd understand Boy inside the man Boy inside the man When I turned twenty-five We were hungry, we had drive When I turned much older then 'Cause the boy was lost in pride Now I just turned thirty-one And I've lost and I have won Still I've kept my dreams alive 'Cause the boy will never die I dreamed that I saw her standing there They're running for the boy inside the man I was hit hard by the light so bright it burned And all at once I knew she'd understand Boy inside the man Boy inside the man I dreamed that I saw her standing there They're running for the boy inside the man I was hit hard by the light so bright, it burned And all at once I knew she'd understand Boy inside the man Boy inside the man Boy inside the man Boy inside the man

[@treypratt2692]

i always know i am a man but really just a boy at heart...forever, i'm 54 nd never old...

[@KittieDanger]

Love this song, almost as much as Sinking Like A Sunset!!!

[@nickknowles8402]

just heard this song. fujckin brilliant!

[@MatrixKT]

Got this song hits so close to home… Amazing

[@trenyte6763]

This song shakes me to my soul i lovve this tune i miss my girl from highschool il neever forget her

[@ryanwendland8596]

this is an awsome song for summer have some beers around a fire and playing this song with ur friends it will be the best summer u ever had

[@connorradford2323]

Why am I just finding this song now this amazing

[@JuliusJanes-c1t]

I remember a time when I believed in my dreams ... They do come true ... Beautiful nightmares are not to be granted

[@Pasha13]

The first time I heard this I loved it. Even after all this time, it's still classic.

[@robatkinson5813]

So under rated its ridiculous

[@PlasmaCutter117]

That intro. Every time 🔥💥

[@lindacassidy137]

AMAZING CANADIAN MUSICIAN VERY PASSIONATE LYRICS GREAT PERFORMANCES TO SEE LIVE IN CONCERT VERY PERSONABLE EXPERIENCE HEARTFELT 💘

[@lindacassidy137]

LOVE HIS STORY TELLING LYRICS TRULY INSPIRING HEARTFELT 💘

[@lindacassidy137]

GREAT SONG AMAZING LYRICS TRULY INSPIRING MUSICIAN VERY UPBEAT MUSIC EVERY TIME I LISTEN TO THIS SONG PUTS A SMILE ON MY FACE TOTALLY AWESOME HEARTFELT 💘

[@glennhansen3046]

What insight! Brilliant song!

[@Blue555]

Songs like these I wish I could like twice!

[@Krysten55]

Such a good-feeling song.

[@doncharters1018]

One of the all time greats!!! - So very insightful, so very inspiring!!!

[@gabrielfalan7538]

Hey Tom,, You Are The Man!

[@velvetwilson520]

Love this SONG THANK you 🎈

[@czesati2964]

Love this song

[@czesati2964]

@Tom Cochrane what? This isn't really Tom Cochrane is it? I've been listening to you since I was a teenager.

[@lanternwayz]

I just simply LOVE THIS SONG!!

[@walkingpictures]

What a great track,yet again Radio Caroline play this music

[@andyryan8838]

Truly a kick ass tune..the whole album is. Rocked it all summer long and saw the boy inside the man tour at apple blossom festival in kentville ns. What a good show!

[@kevinheatcoat2190]

Tom Cochrane is Better Than Justin Bieber.

[@coreydonaldson3303]

Awesome Red Rider song !

[@louies70]

Just Love His Music,

[@alexanderbuchan838]

Good lord this is a great song

[@apg1]

I first heard this song in 1987 when The New Monkees made a cover of it. Today was the first time I heard the original.

[@travisaustingold]

I heard this song coming back from a 45 minute trip from where I live, I just had to crank it, I love this song so much.

[@chuckbaranoski4788]

Great song!

[@frankfossella6863]

Great song love it.

[@loribrewer9464]

Mat, don't ever loose this.❤

[@TheJusnic82]

2020 still great

[@frankbaaske3449]

Super Song!!

[@michaelkrolewski7406]

2:35 Love it!!!

[@usposse]

love this song !

[@willritter4076]

I have never been able to tell the difference between the voices of Tom Cochrane and David Gray (who sings "Babylon"). Would swear it's the same guy.

[@kingCyr16]

Love this song.. Brings back so many memories. -Meagan

[@Strange9952]

Canadian rock ftw

[@charlesswag4858]

Good one.

[@iguire]

Great Artist.

[@cotemc3587]

Rock the fields Minnedosa here we come,.....whoooaa

[@naveenrajan494]

AMAZING SONG

[@thederrymackinnon6838]

Just about to turn 18, last song as 17, times do be changin

[@Trueblood831]

Love this bunches! I've always liked LUNATIC FRINGE by Red Rider, never knowing that Tom was the same Tom. He has a voice that would melt the sun. So powerful. Thank you for posting this. I would like to think you posted it just for me. I'll just enjoy it in the meantime.

[@joefitz9127]

Needs more views

[@MillCreekCrewMusic]

THIS SONG IS F****N AWESOME