I was 16 years old when this came out. I was a mess. I had alcoholic parents, my sister was married and moved away, I was alone and totally wanting to be loved and to love someone. This song is amazing. Tonight, I took my wife out to celebrate our 34th wedding anniversary. I found my Amanda.
The bottom line is, you're happy as we speak. I am always amazed how a great piece of music and a beautiful voice can remind us of any particular moment in life. Good luck the rest of the way and happy 34th !
@@leopresnell8653 me three! Saw them twice with the great Brad Delp and one of those shows he sung with Fran cosmo. They would take turns singing the really high notes. Orion the Hunter with Fran is a phenomenal album start to finish.
Boston is an American rock band who had their biggest success in the 70's-80's. They had a lot of great songs such as "More Than A Feeling", "Peace Of Mind", "Foreplay/Long Time", "Rock & Roll Band", "Smokin'", "Don't Look Back", "A Man I'll Never Be", "Feelin' Satisfied", "We're Ready", "Amanda" etc.
You know that first album there wasn’t one song that did not get play time on the radio I had probably at least 20 to 25 friends and everyone of them had the album when that album came out word got out everybody went out and got that album
'A Man I'll Never Be" is even deeper than this song, "Foreplay/Long Time" is astounding in musicality and will rock you to the core. One man -Tom Scholz wrote and recorded the songs and guitar, keyboards etc. by himself before bringing in the singer and drummer. A true genius!
Yes he was you can go on RUclips and watch the whole story of Boston the band they call it really interesting he takes you to his childhood home where he did all that in the basement call
Asia & BJ, their masterpiece is "Foreplay/Long Time". It is for them like Queen's "Bohemian Rhapsody" or Led Zeppelin's "Stairway To Heaven". It's a long, complex really powerful song that will make your jaws drop, I guarantee it. It's really popular and still played constantly on rock stations today.
Went and bought this album The Third Stage right after basic training in 1986. Wore that cassette out many times over. Another song I would like to see you react to is A Man I’ll Never Be. ✌️
I've always loved Boston!! The late great Brad Delp had a voice like no other, and Tom Schultz had a guitar tone that was as sweet as honey. This band crafted their songs with such attention to detail. COOL THE ENGINES is another great tune from the Third Stage album...check it out. 😉
"soft rock" "Dad rock" "Corporate rock". They could fall into any or all of these. The truth is - it's great fkn music and timeless! Easy on the ears, powerful on your soul.
I'm 51 and I've seen them 4 times in concert. It's the only concert I've been to where middle aged men stand on their chairs in suits and play air guitar unashamedly.
I was a professional rock drummer in the late 60's and early 70's'. I'll never forget the first time I heard them (it was 'Peace of Mind' - still my favorite) ... it was an Epic experience! Saw them live as soon as possible and was amazed at how much the concert sounded exactly like the album. To this day, they're the most 'melodically versatile and precise' band I've ever heard. ✌ ^v^
Boy, I do love this song. This song was their one and only #1 hit song on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the fall of 1986. I do love their follow-up to this song. We're Ready was also a Top 10 hit from the same album, Third Stage. Two awesome songs, indeed!!!
Boston was my 1st concert at WSU in 1978. We were blown away after almost 3 hours of power and we danced and drank on campus till sunrise. I've seen many bands and Boston with Brad singing and Tom Schultz MIT genius mastering their great music. In 1977 you couldn't drive without hearing a Boston song. We had 8 track tapes and thought we were so freaking cool. lol. Before someone says you're old, I'm a young 62 yr old rocker chick. 😉❤
Oh, so y'all jumped straight into Third Stage. Good Choice on this reaction. Amanda is a great song. As it happens Boston Third Stage was the first CD I ever bought. Still have it. It went into my new Sony portable CD player I got for Christmas 1986. Good Memories. !986 was a good year. From Journey's Raised on Radio "The Girl Can't Help It", and Van Halen's 5150 Album "Why Can't This Be Love" and Boston's Holly Ann from this same album. Thanks and God Bless.
"Amanda" is off their 3rd album (on which I also love "I Think I Like It") and helped define what a "Power Ballad" is. Their 2nd album has "Don't Look Back" and "Feelin' Satisfied" I also like "Foreplay/Long Time"
Alright. I have a special request for you people that do reactions. Make us old timers, that grew up on this music, a video describing how you feel about our old music. We really like watching your reactions to things like the lyrics, solos, etc... It makes us smile when you are pleasantly surprised with an old classic. I graduated high school in 76 and all of this was on the radio every day. It's great to see young people discover what we had back in the day. Thanks in advance. Everyone give a thumbs up on this comment if you think this is a good idea.
I truly appreciate your words. I just heard this reaction from them today and was going to write something similar, except I graduated in '79. I am thoroughly blessed having grown up in the Era where I could listen to all the great music i.e. Pop, Rock, R&B etc, and never allowed anyone to label me, just because I was black. So much so, I raised my kids and now grandkids on this. Thanks again #Kindred Spirit
@@headedsomewhere Thanks for the reply. Do you remember back then our music wasn't separate. All of us liked all of the music. It was all on one radio station.
BJ hit the jackpot and he knows it. Speaking of BJ.....he just exudes common sense and intelligence. A very perceptive, aware man. I like his vibe....a lot. He reminds me of my best friend. They say that you choose your friends based upon attributes that you admire and wish to emulate. BJ has got them.
"Foreplay/Long Time" and "Peace of Mind" are both must listens. But Boston in general you cant go wrong, especially their debut album. Loving these reactions!
Boston is one of 4 bands that became the music I loved growing up... I can listen to the ehole third stage album on repeat and never get bored with it.
Great review kind folks. It took the band 7 years to write and record this masterpiece. The band wanted to make sure this song was and is to this day a powerful song.
HAPPY NEW YEAR GUYS _I will never forget the Boston concert in 1982 at the Cotton Bowl in Dallas Texas the music the Piro-tech on stage was out of this world awesome concert
I remember when this song was released, a LONG time after "more than a feeling", and it kinda got panned by the critics for being too much of a throwback style because it didn't fit in with the current style of music going round. But if you listen to it ignoring all of that, it's just really a great song.
Good point. Looking back, a lot of us, (I know I did), mistook the band's unique sound for just the sound of that era. I guess you have to be pretty iconic for people to make that mistake. But yeah, I remember this album feeling out of sync with what was going on at that time, so it did feel 'old,' like they weren't growing or something. But had I listened to it more like a Rolling Stones album, (which I never minded when it sounded like a Rolling Stones album), then I suspect this would have seemed less like clinging to past success, and more like another album by a band with an iconic rock sound.
Boston has a real deep catalogue of outstanding songs. From the writing to the musicianship, their songs are a true testament. And let’s not forget the other thing that drew a lot of us old timers to the band besides the music…the album cover art. The cover art makes a statement all its own and very few bands can equal them.
Asia LOVES Boston!!!! So she definitely will enjoy this!!!! This BJ's song to Asia!!!! And we or I have another song that BJ can play for Asia is "And You and I" by the Progressive legendary Rock group-YES!!!!!
I was so happy yesterday when I saw your reaction video to More Than A Feeling but I couldn't comment right away because I was watching it on my TV. I then imagined what would be your reaction like to Amanda. Lo and behold, I couldn't believe my eyes when I saw this reaction video, only this time I'm watching from my laptop and I would be able to comment. This is my favorite Boston song and I first heard it in 1986, the year it was released. I was a teenager then and the song stuck in my memory forever because that was the best teenage year of my life. In 2009, when my youngest daughter was born, I named her after the song to remind myself of the beautiful memories of my favorite teenage year. Amanda will be thirteen next year and she's growing up to be a beautiful young girl. I wish you two a great and prosperous New Year 2022 and beyond. This is your friend from the Fiji Island.✌
Boston is one of the great bands of the 70's Their first album is basically their greatest hits! One of the best debuts in the history of rock! Anything from the first album should be your next reaction for Boston.
I have a sister n law named Amanda …we always sing this to her…. been about 30 odd years now….HAPPY NEW YEAR 2022 … All the Best ….. stay safe , be well , Heads up everyone…… Awesome Reaction Asia & BJ all the best to you &!ypurs ….
Their first album came out the same summer I turned 11 and I had to wait till Christmas to get it. I played it till it was thin. The second album came out two years later. And then the record company took them to court, because the secret; it was all one guy. The third album didn't come out until 10 years after the first. 26 songs total. 26 golden songs.
Y’all are great! Great! I appreciate your openness to receive all types of music. You’re honest and genuine. I wish y’all all the best. GOD bless. I wish I could hear these songs with fresh ears. Ya know 🙂
Boston is an amazing band one of the few you can listen from cover to cover foreplay longtime was huge hit Man I’ll never be is another good one enjoy the ride to Boston
Hi y’all, Now that you’ve opened up to Boston. Check out “Can’t you say you believe in me” “Hitch a ride “from the first Album is a must!!! They didn’t get much radio time but both songs are a masterpiece. Keep the 70s ALIVE!!!!!
I got one for you from Boston. Peace of mind. I mention this for several reasons being a guitarist and playing in a band for a long time. First of all the songs lyrics will make such great sense to you and everyone needs to hear it. Truly. Secondly… As you’ve heard the vocals are always top notch but this song really shows his range. Lastly… If you want to hear some outstanding guitar work this song despise Boston’s guitar work as well. Of course they demonstrate that an older songs but this song puts it together collectively. It’s a great song. It was super popular. I promise you’ll love it
Hearing this again reminds me of how great they were. Everyone had their debut album and it blasted at parties and picnics everywhere in the 70s. Thanks.
If I remember correctly the lead guitarist, Tom, was an MIT graduate. He revolutionized guitar sound effects and his “Rockman” effects box was a must have back int the day.
Awww the sweetest part of this was when BJ tells Asia that in his mind it's her name in the place if Amanda. Low-key suoer sweet sentiment💯🧡 awesome sauce I love 💕 love is it not a beautiful thing?? YES it is imo🤗aww
I am very happy to hear this. Reaction channels don't usually react to anything from Third Stage. There's some brilliant music on this album. Boston is one of my all-time my favorite rock bands.
Guys....You will Love either Foreplay/Longtime or Peace of Mind....The 2 best Boiston songs....I assure you will Love em!!...Keep doin what you do..You guys rock!
While Marianne in More Than a Feeling is based on a real person. Cousin of the writer/guitarist Tom Sholz whom he had a little crush on back in the day, AMANDA is not a real person, it was the first name that came to mind when they were needing one to fit the song lyrically and rhythmically. Other three-syllable female first names could work, but they found a winner first try and didn't even try others. Your first two Boston reactions are written ten years apart. There are seven other songs on their first album to react to, and a handful from their second.
Boston is a band that can pull off the "Soft-Rock" love ballads with class and style. If you want to check out a different band that can pull that off too, try Marillion doing "Dry Land" live in Holland 2011. They're more prog, but the two songs could go on a romantic playlist really well. I enjoy the chemistry between you two!
"Boston" is not a soft-Rock band. They're a hard-Rock band that had the versatility to record a few very good slower ballads. Songs that are more characteristic of their style are: "Foreplay/Long Time", "Smokin'", "Don't Look Back", and "Cool the Engines".
Brad Delp had an amazing voice,.. may be RIP!!!! And I could listen to them all day...... Like you said expressing their love to a woman is a turn on.....
Another great Boston Ballard is (A Man I’ll Never Be ) with some beautiful lead guitar, maybe you can give it a reaction at some point, you guys are great to watch. From The Group The Kimms UK
Tom Sholz is an amazing songwriter, musician and producer, the whole project is his vision, he fought with his record company on every release because he would take years to perfect each song and album, bunch of lawsuits ensued, it was ridiculous, but at the end of the day his sound & vision was 100% perfect.
Dude (Tom Scholz) spent years in his basement writing, producing (playing lead/rhythm guitar, bass, keyboards and some drums) and recording their first album. It was mostly a one-man deal. No pedals or filters existed to get the sound he had in his head so like the genius Hendricks before him, he invented them. You should check out Rick Beato's "What Makes This Song Great", episodes #17 & #71. Where he really breaks down the brilliance of Mr. Scholz. Who, BTW, is a MIT educated engineer.
It always took about 3 years between albums but when one came out it was fantastic beginning to end. Not a weak song on any of their albums. Just remember that behind every good man is a great woman.
Boston, is one of my favorites! Brad Delp is the lead vocalist, but unfortunately and sadly he is no longer with us because he committed suicide! I can relate to Brad because I have struggled with suicide myself! Thank you for reacting to them!
Third Stage came out due to lawsuits between Boston and their record label. Boston's first 2 albums were huge. They finally released Third Stage to fulfill their contract agreement for 3 albums, several years later. Check out, "A man I'll never be." Grab a tissue....
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I was 16 years old when this came out. I was a mess. I had alcoholic parents, my sister was married and moved away, I was alone and totally wanting to be loved and to love someone. This song is amazing. Tonight, I took my wife out to celebrate our 34th wedding anniversary. I found my Amanda.
Happy for you my man. Looking forward to meeting mine
Happy life, stay strong bro and know you're on the right path. Many more happy anniversaries.
Thanks for sharing your story. I needed to hear at this very moment. Blessing to you and your Amanda.
The bottom line is, you're happy as we speak. I am always amazed how a great piece of music and a beautiful voice can remind us of any particular moment in life. Good luck the rest of the way and happy 34th !
You better keep her my man. 34 years is a long time.
Bradley Delp's voice is truly timeless 💖 Miss him so much 🙏🏻😢
Yes
Phenomenal vocalist. I got the privilege of seeing them perform live.
Me too!! The goat
@@leopresnell8653 me three! Saw them twice with the great Brad Delp and one of those shows he sung with Fran cosmo. They would take turns singing the really high notes. Orion the Hunter with Fran is a phenomenal album start to finish.
Good quality headphones are a must when listening to Boston.
Boston is an American rock band who had their biggest success in the 70's-80's. They had a lot of great songs such as "More Than A Feeling", "Peace Of Mind", "Foreplay/Long Time", "Rock & Roll Band", "Smokin'", "Don't Look Back", "A Man I'll Never Be", "Feelin' Satisfied", "We're Ready", "Amanda" etc.
"Hitch a Ride", "Hollyann", "Cool the Engines" ... just to add a few more.
Smokin is a banger
You know that first album there wasn’t one song that did not get play time on the radio I had probably at least 20 to 25 friends and everyone of them had the album when that album came out word got out everybody went out and got that album
'A Man I'll Never Be" is even deeper than this song, "Foreplay/Long Time" is astounding in musicality and will rock you to the core. One man -Tom Scholz wrote and recorded the songs and guitar, keyboards etc. by himself before bringing in the singer and drummer. A true genius!
Yes he was you can go on RUclips and watch the whole story of Boston the band they call it really interesting he takes you to his childhood home where he did all that in the basement call
Ditto to "A Man I'll Never Be". Phenomenal song.
If you do a man I’ll never be please do the studio version
This band went through a lot of challenges, but imo they never released one single bad song. Tom Scholtz is a genius, and may Brad Delp rest well.
Asia & BJ, their masterpiece is "Foreplay/Long Time". It is for them like Queen's "Bohemian Rhapsody" or Led Zeppelin's "Stairway To Heaven". It's a long, complex really powerful song that will make your jaws drop, I guarantee it. It's really popular and still played constantly on rock stations today.
Absolutely correct. But I'm still partial to "Smokin'" because back in the day, I was lighting up to this band often.
@@proudliberal605 Smokin blows away Foreplay/Long Time, for it is purist Boston. The others are just a small notch below yet formidable, for me.
"Sirius/Eye in the Sky" ~ Alan Parsons Project
@@douglasstrother6584you're in the wrong string skippy.
Went and bought this album The Third Stage right after basic training in 1986. Wore that cassette out many times over. Another song I would like to see you react to is A Man I’ll Never Be. ✌️
Gawd that riff in Man I’ll Never Be!
Brad's voice is at his best, my favorite Boston song
Bingo...I was 16 and played the cassette SO much it broke....Great voice and band !!!
I've always loved Boston!! The late great Brad Delp had a voice like no other, and Tom Schultz had a guitar tone that was as sweet as honey. This band crafted their songs with such attention to detail. COOL THE ENGINES is another great tune from the Third Stage album...check it out. 😉
Cool the Engines is fire 🔥🔥 add The Launch to the beginning … stoopid 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
@@lisaheathcock7924 wow ashamed that I forgot cool the engines!!!! Preeeesh!!!
And JR
For me Third Stage has kind of a theme. The whole thing is like a rocket ride to Amanda.
The late great Brad Delp had a voice like no other... could not have said it better... R.I.P.
Great band, a class of it's own. RIP Brad Delp, 1951-2007...
When America discovered Boston they exploded. The power chords, harmonies, and amazing energy blew us all away!
And now a new generation is discovering just how talented they were
"soft rock" "Dad rock" "Corporate rock".
They could fall into any or all of these. The truth is - it's great fkn music and timeless! Easy on the ears, powerful on your soul.
I saw Boston at WSU in 1978. They blew us away! We were awed by their sound. Brad's voice is killer. ❤
Go Cougs!
I went to a Boston concert in 1977 and blew me away. An upbeat song is “Smokin” a great song.
Brad’s voice…, he was always magical.
I'm 51 and I've seen them 4 times in concert. It's the only concert I've been to where middle aged men stand on their chairs in suits and play air guitar unashamedly.
I saw them without Brad Delp😪 in Michigan with the Home Depot guy. Boston fans know......
I was a professional rock drummer in the late 60's and early 70's'. I'll never forget the first time I heard them (it was 'Peace of Mind' - still my favorite) ... it was an Epic experience! Saw them live as soon as possible and was amazed at how much the concert sounded exactly like the album. To this day, they're the most 'melodically versatile and precise' band I've ever heard. ✌ ^v^
"Gonna hitch a ride" hands down one of the best guitar solo's you will ever hear, also a cool little keyboard solo.
TOTALLY agree!! By far my fav song by Boston!
Epic guitar solo outro
Boy, I do love this song. This song was their one and only #1 hit song on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the fall of 1986. I do love their follow-up to this song. We're Ready was also a Top 10 hit from the same album, Third Stage. Two awesome songs, indeed!!!
Boston was my 1st concert at WSU in 1978. We were blown away after almost 3 hours of power and we danced and drank on campus till sunrise. I've seen many bands and Boston with Brad singing and Tom Schultz MIT genius mastering their great music. In 1977 you couldn't drive without hearing a Boston song. We had 8 track tapes and thought we were so freaking cool. lol. Before someone says you're old, I'm a young 62 yr old rocker chick. 😉❤
Oh, so y'all jumped straight into Third Stage. Good Choice on this reaction. Amanda is a great song. As it happens Boston Third Stage was the first CD I ever bought. Still have it. It went into my new Sony portable CD player I got for Christmas 1986. Good Memories. !986 was a good year. From Journey's Raised on Radio "The Girl Can't Help It", and Van Halen's 5150 Album "Why Can't This Be Love" and Boston's Holly Ann from this same album. Thanks and God Bless.
I sooooo Love the smile Asia has when she listens to Boston…..
Right?
A lot of girls born later the year this song came out were named "Amanda". Great ballad from a great band.
"Amanda" is off their 3rd album (on which I also love "I Think I Like It") and helped define what a "Power Ballad" is.
Their 2nd album has "Don't Look Back" and "Feelin' Satisfied"
I also like "Foreplay/Long Time"
I was lucky enough to see Boston in an arena concert w/Sammy Hagar opening for them on 6/18/1979.
"A Man I'll Never Be" is also awesome.
A man I'll Never be is one of their best songs!! I was so in love with Brad Delp! Such a beautiful voice!
100% the Live version
Alright. I have a special request for you people that do reactions. Make us old timers, that grew up on this music, a video describing how you feel about our old music. We really like watching your reactions to things like the lyrics, solos, etc... It makes us smile when you are pleasantly surprised with an old classic. I graduated high school in 76 and all of this was on the radio every day. It's great to see young people discover what we had back in the day. Thanks in advance. Everyone give a thumbs up on this comment if you think this is a good idea.
I truly appreciate your words. I just heard this reaction from them today and was going to write something similar, except I graduated in '79. I am thoroughly blessed having grown up in the Era where I could listen to all the great music i.e. Pop, Rock, R&B etc, and never allowed anyone to label me, just because I was black. So much so, I raised my kids and now grandkids on this. Thanks again #Kindred Spirit
@@headedsomewhere Thanks for the reply. Do you remember back then our music wasn't separate. All of us liked all of the music. It was all on one radio station.
@@russellrister595 yes Sir, it was
My God daughter was named Amanda because of this song.
Major respect to you B.J. for letting Asia know she's it for you. It's a great song, and you're a great couple.
Well said !
BJ hit the jackpot and he knows it. Speaking of BJ.....he just exudes common sense and intelligence. A very perceptive, aware man. I like his vibe....a lot. He reminds me of my best friend. They say that you choose your friends based upon attributes that you admire and wish to emulate. BJ has got them.
"Foreplay/Long Time" and "Peace of Mind" are both must listens. But Boston in general you cant go wrong, especially their debut album. Loving these reactions!
Boston is one of 4 bands that became the music I loved growing up... I can listen to the ehole third stage album on repeat and never get bored with it.
Great great band I was lucky enough to see them live and they sounded great. Any Boston song is great.
Great review kind folks. It took the band 7 years to write and record this masterpiece. The band wanted to make sure this song was and is to this day a powerful song.
HAPPY NEW YEAR GUYS _I will never forget the Boston concert in 1982 at the Cotton Bowl in Dallas Texas the music the Piro-tech on stage was out of this world awesome concert
When one of my little cousins were 5 or 6 years old, he would randomly bust out singing this to me. ❤
I remember when this song was released, a LONG time after "more than a feeling", and it kinda got panned by the critics for being too much of a throwback style because it didn't fit in with the current style of music going round. But if you listen to it ignoring all of that, it's just really a great song.
Good point. Looking back, a lot of us, (I know I did), mistook the band's unique sound for just the sound of that era. I guess you have to be pretty iconic for people to make that mistake. But yeah, I remember this album feeling out of sync with what was going on at that time, so it did feel 'old,' like they weren't growing or something. But had I listened to it more like a Rolling Stones album, (which I never minded when it sounded like a Rolling Stones album), then I suspect this would have seemed less like clinging to past success, and more like another album by a band with an iconic rock sound.
You're absolutely correct. I love this song so much that I named my daughter after it.
Boston has a real deep catalogue of outstanding songs. From the writing to the musicianship, their songs are a true testament. And let’s not forget the other thing that drew a lot of us old timers to the band besides the music…the album cover art. The cover art makes a statement all its own and very few bands can equal them.
I saw them 3 times in concert !!! Thats the way real music is done !!! 70s Boston there's nothing better and more ❤in it !!!
Boston
Rock and Roll Band
Smokin
Asia LOVES Boston!!!! So she definitely will enjoy this!!!! This BJ's song to Asia!!!! And we or I have another song that BJ can play for Asia is "And You and I" by the Progressive legendary Rock group-YES!!!!!
I was so happy yesterday when I saw your reaction video to More Than A Feeling but I couldn't comment right away because I was watching it on my TV. I then imagined what would be your reaction like to Amanda. Lo and behold, I couldn't believe my eyes when I saw this reaction video, only this time I'm watching from my laptop and I would be able to comment.
This is my favorite Boston song and I first heard it in 1986, the year it was released. I was a teenager then and the song stuck in my memory forever because that was the best teenage year of my life. In 2009, when my youngest daughter was born, I named her after the song to remind myself of the beautiful memories of my favorite teenage year. Amanda will be thirteen next year and she's growing up to be a beautiful young girl. I wish you two a great and prosperous New Year 2022 and beyond. This is your friend from the Fiji Island.✌
Any Boston song honestly has layers to it musically & lyrically. Diggin’ this channel, y’all both keep it up!!!
Oh Brad, such a beautiful voice... RIP
Great reaction to a great band. Like you said you can’t go wrong with Boston peace and love
Boston is one of the great bands of the 70's Their first album is basically their greatest hits! One of the best debuts in the history of rock! Anything from the first album should be your next reaction for Boston.
I have a sister n law named Amanda …we always sing this to her…. been about 30 odd years now….HAPPY NEW YEAR 2022 … All the Best ….. stay safe , be well , Heads up everyone…… Awesome Reaction Asia & BJ all the best to you &!ypurs ….
Miss all the GREAT boy loves girl songs from the 70s and 80s. So glad I was there. Thanks again for sharing this wonderful song with us all 😎
Their first album came out the same summer I turned 11 and I had to wait till Christmas to get it. I played it till it was thin. The second album came out two years later. And then the record company took them to court, because the secret; it was all one guy. The third album didn't come out until 10 years after the first. 26 songs total. 26 golden songs.
Great song! Love this band, thanks for reacting to it
Gotta follow this up with,A Man I'll Never Be.It's deep.Then follow up with my favorite Boston song,Let Me Take You Home Tonight!💋
This band was my first concert and I absolutely love to see younger generations listening to a band that is as amazing as Boston
Oh I just love it lots of guitar the harmony's and brad delp,s voice just awesome nope can't go wrong with boston
Y’all are great! Great! I appreciate your openness to receive all types of music. You’re honest and genuine. I wish y’all all the best. GOD bless.
I wish I could hear these songs with fresh ears. Ya know 🙂
Saw Boston back in the 70’s. Awsum concert. Brad has one hell of a voice. And he does hit those height notes.
Great reaction. Cool The Engines from this next. Awesome band. R.I.P. Brad.
Another classic!! Love it!! I'm an 80's kid...class of 88 baby!!
Boston is an amazing band one of the few you can listen from cover to cover foreplay longtime was huge hit Man I’ll never be is another good one enjoy the ride to Boston
I love this song so much!!. Thank you.
I grew up listening to this band and they still leave me speechless.
Best and biggest hit on their 3rd album...awesome ballad...
Hi y’all, Now that you’ve opened up to Boston. Check out “Can’t you say you believe in me” “Hitch a ride “from the first Album is a must!!!
They didn’t get much radio time but both songs are a masterpiece.
Keep the 70s ALIVE!!!!!
Always beautiful reaction from two beautiful people, pls do carry on
I got one for you from Boston. Peace of mind. I mention this for several reasons being a guitarist and playing in a band for a long time. First of all the songs lyrics will make such great sense to you and everyone needs to hear it. Truly. Secondly… As you’ve heard the vocals are always top notch but this song really shows his range. Lastly… If you want to hear some outstanding guitar work this song despise Boston’s guitar work as well. Of course they demonstrate that an older songs but this song puts it together collectively. It’s a great song. It was super popular. I promise you’ll love it
RIP Brad Delp. One of the greatest voices in Rock Music.
Really like what you said about the song. Love Boston. Thank you
Thank you for sharing...love it!
Never realized just how awesome these bands were back in the day. This freaking band had some top notch artistry for sure!
I love this song. This was a great rock ballad. This is an awesome band!
Hearing this again reminds me of how great they were. Everyone had their debut album and it blasted at parties and picnics everywhere in the 70s. Thanks.
If I remember correctly the lead guitarist, Tom, was an MIT graduate. He revolutionized guitar sound effects and his “Rockman” effects box was a must have back int the day.
Awww the sweetest part of this was when BJ tells Asia that in his mind it's her name in the place if Amanda. Low-key suoer sweet sentiment💯🧡 awesome sauce I love 💕 love is it not a beautiful thing?? YES it is imo🤗aww
I am very happy to hear this. Reaction channels don't usually react to anything from Third Stage. There's some brilliant music on this album. Boston is one of my all-time my favorite rock bands.
Boston has such a unique Sound. Different from any other Band. Great band
Guys....You will Love either Foreplay/Longtime or Peace of Mind....The 2 best Boiston songs....I assure you will Love em!!...Keep doin what you do..You guys rock!
One of the best rock bands ever.great songs.great musicians
Another great song from Boston is Smokin
Love this tune. One of my favorites is their song "Feeling Satisfied". It has a great flow to it. Great guitar rock. Enjoyed your reaction! Peace!
So glad you both are listening to this great band! I used to do a bit of serenading to a woman named Amanda to this song which she asked me to do :D
Love you both alive watching your reactions to the great music I grew up with! Keep them coming
One of my top favorite ballads. Another one is We're All Alone by Boz Scaggs. Would love to hear a reaction to that.
RIP Brad Delp. Look up Brad isolated with just his vocals and you will be amazed at his range !
A very popular song in the 80’s and playing it in the jukebox. Hahaha. Old songs soothe my mind, until now I still know the lyrics. Haha
While Marianne in More Than a Feeling is based on a real person. Cousin of the writer/guitarist Tom Sholz whom he had a little crush on back in the day, AMANDA is not a real person, it was the first name that came to mind when they were needing one to fit the song lyrically and rhythmically. Other three-syllable female first names could work, but they found a winner first try and didn't even try others.
Your first two Boston reactions are written ten years apart. There are seven other songs on their first album to react to, and a handful from their second.
Boston is a band that can pull off the "Soft-Rock" love ballads with class and style. If you want to check out a different band that can pull that off too, try Marillion doing "Dry Land" live in Holland 2011. They're more prog, but the two songs could go on a romantic playlist really well. I enjoy the chemistry between you two!
Kayleigh. And the song Lavender
Foreplay / longtime by Boston is another great !
"Boston" is not a soft-Rock band. They're a hard-Rock band that had the versatility to record a few very good slower ballads. Songs that are more characteristic of their style are: "Foreplay/Long Time", "Smokin'", "Don't Look Back", and "Cool the Engines".
I've always just thought of them as classic rock
Ain't that just beautiful?
I cry every time and time 61 now, I rushed to the record store and bought it for my wife the first day I heard it in 1986!
Brad Delp had an amazing voice,.. may be RIP!!!! And I could listen to them all day...... Like you said expressing their love to a woman is a turn on.....
Another great Boston Ballard is (A Man I’ll Never Be ) with some beautiful lead guitar, maybe you can give it a reaction at some point, you guys are great to watch. From The Group The Kimms UK
Tom Sholz is an amazing songwriter, musician and producer, the whole project is his vision, he fought with his record company on every release because he would take years to perfect each song and album, bunch of lawsuits ensued, it was ridiculous, but at the end of the day his sound & vision was 100% perfect.
boston is truly great to listen..love it.. old songs rules_)
Boston ( The man I’ll never be ) is also a must listen song 👍😉🎸🎤
Dude (Tom Scholz) spent years in his basement writing, producing (playing lead/rhythm guitar, bass, keyboards and some drums) and recording their first album. It was mostly a one-man deal. No pedals or filters existed to get the sound he had in his head so like the genius Hendricks before him, he invented them. You should check out Rick Beato's "What Makes This Song Great", episodes #17 & #71. Where he really breaks down the brilliance of Mr. Scholz. Who, BTW, is a MIT educated engineer.
The self titled album Boston is one of the best ever recorded!!!!!
Living in Massachusetts my whole life 50 yrs . Boston is in my blood... ❤
It always took about 3 years between albums but when one came out it was fantastic beginning to end. Not a weak song on any of their albums. Just remember that behind every good man is a great woman.
This song means so much to me.
Thank you for sharing!!!
Ahh the memories.
Power Ballad. Another great Power Ballad is 'When I see you smile' by Bad English
Boston, is one of my favorites! Brad Delp is the lead vocalist, but unfortunately and sadly he is no longer with us because he committed suicide! I can relate to Brad because I have struggled with suicide myself! Thank you for reacting to them!
I was SO stoked when Third Stage came out. My niece, Amanda, born in 1986, was named for this song. Rest in peace Brad Delp, thank you for the magic.
Third Stage came out due to lawsuits between Boston and their record label. Boston's first 2 albums were huge. They finally released Third Stage to fulfill their contract agreement for 3 albums, several years later. Check out, "A man I'll never be." Grab a tissue....
The first album is amazing. You can’t go wrong with anything from it.