Wow, 43K views! Thanks for the kind words guys. To everyone else, I want to set the record straight. I probably shouldn't post this here but nothing I'm about to say is controversial. If a BOC show averages about 100 minutes and I play a max of 4 minutes of lead guitar, then that means I'm playing rhythm guitar or keyboard for 96% of the show. Buck is the master, I agree, but even if you are the most die-hard Buck fan, 4% of my lead playing is really nothing to get upset about. This is done intentionally. We've discussed the differences in styles and how it enhances the show to have some interplay between the two of us, and the audience reaction usually confirms this approach. It's not a competition, it's 2 different interpretations. Besides if it were a competition, I'd lose. Buck is a master improviser who could keeping coming up with new and interesting stuff long after I'd run out of licks! So everybody just relax! LOL
Richie, thanks so much for being part of BOC's current incarnation. I've seen BOC more times than any other band. Saw you guys this summer at Paso Robles, and it was still excellent - my regret was that I was with friends who had to leave so I couldn't stay for the second show! Your playing was great, Buck's was still top-notch, I don't see the need for a pissing match. I first saw BOC in, well, it musta been about 1977 but I've refreshed my memory by watching some of the old RUclipss from that era and I honestly feel that the musicianship is better now. Your comments about "master improviser" are spot on; it seems to me that the very best (Buck, Zappa) can play within the same songs and still come up with amazing and wonderful readings that were never the same. Of course, it probably helps if one is 'on tour Forever'. :-) You can feel so blessed that you are being compared with Buck, just getting to that plateau says loads about your fantastic skills.
Dude....how many people here would love to be playing with Buck Dharma? And would get the same kind of negative comments? You're fortunate and can obviously handle soloing. And playing lead with him on such a classic song.That takes guts. I would be honored to do that as you seem to be.
in 1999, I asked Buck and Allen to play this... and was told they hadn't played it IN YEARS - didn't even know if anyone could get thru it. I told them I always thought it was one of their best and highly underrated songs... and should have been released as a single - would have certainly been a hit. That night they actually did it for me, and did it well, like here. Funny, afterwards as they walked by me backstage, Buck said they may have to bring it back into the set list, Allen agreed... RIP Allen. What a song to show off...
we bought the 8 track and played it till it wouldn't play, rewound it and wore it out again. Way before their monster hits, but still probably my favorite. I think I liked the band better on the early albums, because they were a bit of a secret. After the reaper went through the roof everyone jumped on board.
ha! - YOU suggested it and they played it. boo-hoo-ha-HA! I've seen them do it in all 28 shows I've attended. Maybe you can suggest/request that they play "She's As Beautiful AS a Foot" - us diehard fans would LOVE to FINALLY hear that quirky track... and THEN I'll thank you.
I have seen BOC live at least 30 times since the mid 70's I miss all the original members however they have carried in very well. this is a great performance of one of my fav boc songs.
Just saw them Saturday in Tacoma. Un fricking believable! They played for over two hours with a 4 song encore. I love how they have let evolution take its course on this tune. It gets better everytime; better than when I saw them 20 years ago.
They have changed over the years but still with the new members , this has got to be the best guitar duel that I have seen in many years. I was very fortunate to catch them at this rock weekend in Somerset. Thanks for the clip
Me too. This clip is pure theatre. No sooner have you stood to applaud Richie's solo then your mouth is wide open watching Buck do his. I've shared this clip with numerous friends who agree that this is live guitar playing at its best. BOC--you just get better and better!
I've seen BOC a few times now live, and I always think Ritchie's solo is amazing, but Buck always rises to the occasion and shows who the true master is... I think this is the first time that I have seen them as equals. What great guitar work by the both of them.
I think they both play great, each guitarist is a product of their experiences, their age, and their influences .It was a different world back then when Buck was coming up and he reflects that in his playing and in the same way the other guitarist reflects his influences and his era which is quite different than Bucks,personally I enjoyed both and think it's a good thing to have both styles represented on the same stage
Richie, I appreciate your post and you flat jam I'll give you that but Buck is phenomenal as he's in context of the song. Hell, it's his song no doubt.
Roger Ritchie is extreemly talented but I too miss Allen Albert and Joe, there's a certain magic made when the right people are a as one nothing came close to the original line up.
Amazing...great video. First guy plays just great, (but doesn't overdo cos it would kill what's quite a sensitive song) then Buck frys the cheeseburger! Thanks for sharing.
BOC is our favorite live act. We've seen them five times, and it's always an excellent show by all. Love the shredding contest between Ritchie and Buck.
This group Horizon from W Chicago used to play this, around 76 or 77. Thats the first time I heard this song, it blew me away I had to get the cassette! BUCK RULES!
You are correct on the jazz part for sure. He has that background and exposure, and it makes him different. Sort of a Jeff Beck in hard rock. One of my favorite players.
Just lovin this performance it is TIGHT and I cranked it up til my neighbors thought they might have to hire an EXORCIST to fix me, R.I.P. Allen you are missed...
So I know this was not on Secret Treaties,. but I was listening to S.T. again the other day for the 100,000th time and it occurred to me why that LP is so cohesive -it is Buck's guitar - almost like a narrator informing the listener - it weaves in and out of the songs tying them together. Richie is trained/schooled-an unbelievable multi-instrumental (and vocal) talent, but Buck was one of my first major guitar influences and is still one of my favorite players of all time. There is just something about that sound -you know instantly who is playing.
I've got two of those Music Man Axis's same color one is a quilt and the other is a AWESOME flame. Out my 12 electrics those are my favorite they put my Fenders and Gibson LP's & SG to shame, silky smooth necks & lightening fast necks, balances perfectly and ever so comfortable to play. Worth every penny!!
Not every song has to have keys in it. This song always has lots of guitar solos, even on versions on "On Your Feet or On Your Knees," and "ETI Live," as well as "A Long Days Night." Plus they're going for that raw live sound..... I've seen BOC about 9 or 10 times. The best were the shows at the Chicago Ampitheatre, seen them in 1977 w/ Rainbow and 1978 w/ someone, can't remember who... Buck and Eric use to touch guitars and sparks would come out! Miss those days!
I think Castellano has learned a lot in BÖC since 2013. He probably can play 3 times faster than Buck but music is not only technique and speed. His last performances on this song are much better in my opinion. He and Jules Radino give BÖC a new youth yet they don't replace Albert and Allen.
This is certainly a different take on the song. Not better or worse, per se. It's a matter of taste. Listening to this as its own thing, I like it.But it's much more a standard rock staple thing than what THDOM originally was (subtle, as someone else mentioned). The version they played in Atlanta at the Fox Theater during the OYFOOYK tour is my fave. It was close to what was on the album (whick clocks in just after the one I heard live), and remains to this day one of my favorite songs ever. Period.
Wow, I didn’t know Alan L. passed away. It did not surprise me to read what the cause of his death was. My wife and I refer to him as the cigarette smoking man. I knew he had left the band because of health reason a while ago.
Think you just got a new fan-great song heavy rock with a difference or is it, hear parts like led Zeppelin,Black Sabbath and Deep Purple.I like the unusual songs subjects hidden meanings you have to work out yourselves.Have you ever did Australian tour ,with promotion may have a big audience.
Wow, 43K views! Thanks for the kind words guys. To everyone else, I want to set the record straight. I probably shouldn't post this here but nothing I'm about to say is controversial.
If a BOC show averages about 100 minutes and I play a max of 4 minutes of lead guitar, then that means I'm playing rhythm guitar or keyboard for 96% of the show. Buck is the master, I agree, but even if you are the most die-hard Buck fan, 4% of my lead playing is really nothing to get upset about. This is done intentionally. We've discussed the differences in styles and how it enhances the show to have some interplay between the two of us, and the audience reaction usually confirms this approach. It's not a competition, it's 2 different interpretations. Besides if it were a competition, I'd lose. Buck is a master improviser who could keeping coming up with new and interesting stuff long after I'd run out of licks!
So everybody just relax! LOL
Richie, thanks so much for being part of BOC's current incarnation. I've seen BOC more times than any other band. Saw you guys this summer at Paso Robles, and it was still excellent - my regret was that I was with friends who had to leave so I couldn't stay for the second show! Your playing was great, Buck's was still top-notch, I don't see the need for a pissing match. I first saw BOC in, well, it musta been about 1977 but I've refreshed my memory by watching some of the old RUclipss from that era and I honestly feel that the musicianship is better now. Your comments about "master improviser" are spot on; it seems to me that the very best (Buck, Zappa) can play within the same songs and still come up with amazing and wonderful readings that were never the same. Of course, it probably helps if one is 'on tour Forever'. :-) You can feel so blessed that you are being compared with Buck, just getting to that plateau says loads about your fantastic skills.
Spoken with true humility. I do like the interplay of the slimeburst and the swiss cheese. You do have Buck beat in the face melting department. :D
RICHIE, PLEASE, A LITTLE CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM! PLEASE WORK ON YOUR BUCK DHARMA "HEAD BOB" ALTHOUGH LEGEND HAS IT THAT IT IS PATENTED!!
Dude....how many people here would love to be playing with Buck Dharma? And would get the same kind of negative comments? You're fortunate and can obviously handle soloing. And playing lead with him on such a classic song.That takes guts. I would be honored to do that as you seem to be.
Richie, you're such an incredible guitarist. I'm pleased that you're in the lineup of BÖC. Greetings from Germany from an really old BÖC-fan \m/
BOC scored heavily when they brought Richie on board. Talk about breathing life into an old band. Wow. What a talent.
isn't he great
He makes Brian May look very mediocre.
Richie is a great addition to BOC. We have nothing left to do, but to sit back and enjoy the great music of BOC.
This is my absolute favorite band. All time.
Big fan of you...your class and guitar playing....and anyone reading this that hasn’t checked out Band Geeks..you owe it to yourself..Keep Rovking
Underrated enormously...Buck
Castellano is such a great addition to the band.
Buck is The Master, but Richie you are phenomenal and one cool dude. Thanks for being a big part of BOC.
Ritchie is a fucking legend. Both Buck and Rich bring fucking tears to my eyes.
Agree!
Cry.baby..wuse
in 1999, I asked Buck and Allen to play this... and was told they hadn't played it IN YEARS - didn't even know if anyone could get thru it. I told them I always thought it was one of their best and highly underrated songs... and should have been released as a single - would have certainly been a hit. That night they actually did it for me, and did it well, like here. Funny, afterwards as they walked by me backstage, Buck said they may have to bring it back into the set list, Allen agreed... RIP Allen. What a song to show off...
Agree with you. IMO the best song they ever recorded.
we bought the 8 track and played it till it wouldn't play, rewound it and wore it out again. Way before their monster hits, but still probably my favorite. I think I liked the band better on the early albums, because they were a bit of a secret. After the reaper went through the roof everyone jumped on board.
Yeah then long days night Chicago 2001 Allen nails it . for sure I thought was good.
ha! - YOU suggested it and they played it. boo-hoo-ha-HA! I've seen them do it in all 28 shows I've attended.
Maybe you can suggest/request that they play "She's As Beautiful AS a Foot" - us diehard fans would LOVE to FINALLY hear that quirky track... and THEN I'll thank you.
Been following BOC since 1975. I miss Allen, but Richie!!
This is one of my favorites, along with Stairway to the Stars.
Thanks for uploading!
BOC is our favorite live act...just great old school rock & roll.
Since the mid 70's, this is my go to. Just over the bluff. EPIC.
I have seen BOC live at least 30 times since the mid 70's I miss all the original members however they have carried in very well. this is a great performance of one of my fav boc songs.
Awesome! Just awesome!!! Thanks for sharing this video. I was there in the front row and am now able to enjoy it again and again.
Beautiful solo's.
Just saw them Saturday in Tacoma. Un fricking believable! They played for over two hours with a 4 song encore. I love how they have let evolution take its course on this tune. It gets better everytime; better than when I saw them 20 years ago.
Took the words right out of me. Ditto that, kudos to them for morphing with new members, and getting better with age.
My favorite BOC tune. From the first time I heard it . On Your Feet!!!!!
It's amazing what playing beside Buck Dharma does for your playing, Ritchie has really come into his own.
They have changed over the years but still with the new members , this has got to be the best guitar duel that I have seen in many years. I was very fortunate to catch them at this rock weekend in Somerset. Thanks for the clip
Ritchie's playing is just amazing. I've watched this clip about 200 times this summer if not more... :)
Me too. This clip is pure theatre. No sooner have you stood to applaud Richie's solo then your mouth is wide open watching Buck do his. I've shared this clip with numerous friends who agree that this is live guitar playing at its best. BOC--you just get better and better!
Castellano rips. He was a big plus to BOC. He is a cool guy too. BOC is cool.
Nothing better!
🤘🎸🥁🎤🎶😎
I've seen BOC a few times now live, and I always think Ritchie's solo is amazing, but Buck always rises to the occasion and shows who the true master is... I think this is the first time that I have seen them as equals. What great guitar work by the both of them.
And Buck is so awesome to share the spotlight
So his jams with Ritchie are
Out of This World 😎
Truest, passionate, gifted,
they love their songs, as it should be. no one can touch this performance!!
I think they both play great, each guitarist is a product of their experiences, their age, and their influences .It was a different world back then when Buck was coming up and he reflects that in his playing and in the same way the other guitarist reflects his influences and his era which is quite different than Bucks,personally I enjoyed both and think it's a good thing to have both styles represented on the same stage
Richie is so awesome! And then the Master takes over. Absolutely the best tune BOC does live!
Richie, I love your guitar playing. Hope you stay with BOC.--your recent performances have been brilliant!
I had never heard this song until last June. We were sitting on the beach at night at the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. It was fantastic.
G.O.R. "Gods Of Rock! Thank you all!, Just learned "I love the night" for my solo act, "don't sue me!"
Best rockband ever, my favourite for more than 40 years \m/
Richie, I appreciate your post and you flat jam I'll give you that but Buck is phenomenal as he's in context of the song. Hell, it's his song no doubt.
BTW this is a fantastic piece of footage--legendary song, two superb lead guitarists, great sound quality. 'Could listen to this all day!
Ritchie Castellano and Buck Rules...
fantastic !!! rip Allan L
in may ill see them for the 105th time ....whoooo
Let's get this up to 1 million likes
I was in the Platinum Theatre for this show. We went to 2 BOC shows. This one BLEW US AWAY!! Great video and thanks so much for sharing.
Richie you don't have to take a back seat to anybody you got chops man.......beautiful
Richies.a.dork....
Richie fits BOC like a hand in a glove -- he is one nice dude as well.
He has amazing guitar face too!!!
its a great fit. They compliment each other well.
Saw them last week In PA.....awesome show
Ok i Love BOC and Richie can play. But i like the easy way to play, not sound like Yngwie Malmsteen did .. And i miss the old members so much.
Roger Ritchie is extreemly talented but I too miss Allen Albert and Joe, there's a certain magic made when the right people are a as one nothing came close to the original line up.
He.can.fit.in.a.glove.hes.a.wee.man....
Amazing...great video. First guy plays just great, (but doesn't overdo cos it would kill what's quite a sensitive song) then Buck frys the cheeseburger! Thanks for sharing.
BOC is our favorite live act. We've seen them five times, and it's always an excellent show by all. Love the shredding contest between Ritchie and Buck.
Damn Richie rocks the solo!!!😀
This group Horizon from W Chicago used to play this, around 76 or 77. Thats the first time I heard this song, it blew me away I had to get the cassette!
BUCK RULES!
a shredder is all about scales. buck has a jazzman's thinking about guitar, mixing chords and single notes, always melodic, and never the same.
You are correct on the jazz part for sure. He has that background and exposure, and it makes him different. Sort of a Jeff Beck in hard rock. One of my favorite players.
Agree
Buck’s playing is so melodic and interesting. Sets him apart from so many players. He is so under rated and under appreciated .
I can listen to Richies solo in this song on repeat. Absolute monster.
Yep, this is one of those things every hardened rock fan should do before they die!!
Hi, hope you enjoyed it. This was recorded in the Platinum Theatre on Saturday. More to come from all bands!!
Fuckin' incredible, Richie! Finally saw this band live a few months ago and am totally willing to see them again. And again.
Nice quality video! Thanks for sharing! I really wanted to go on that cruise but just couldn't swing it. AWESOME!
Thanks for sharing!! Excellent quality!!
aw them play this several times!!!............THANKS FOR LOADING!!
They are still and always will be….. The Amazing…..
Blue Oyster Cult
Nice job on the Bass in that too!
dandy,iv seen boc 4 times from early 70s to mid 80s always a killer experence!!
When a live track perfects what was started in the studio
I hope Richie is playing for Blue Oyster Cult when he's seventy!
legends!
Richie was a great addition to the band.
Just lovin this performance it is TIGHT and I cranked it up til my neighbors thought they might have to hire an EXORCIST to fix me, R.I.P. Allen you are missed...
Seen BOC Nuremberg Germany 1977... also ACDC WITH Bon Scott the yr he passed... With Black Sabbath..... My brain is still numb.....
So I know this was not on Secret Treaties,. but I was listening to S.T. again the other day for the 100,000th time and it occurred to me why that LP is so cohesive -it is Buck's guitar - almost like a narrator informing the listener - it weaves in and out of the songs tying them together. Richie is trained/schooled-an unbelievable multi-instrumental (and vocal) talent, but Buck was one of my first major guitar influences and is still one of my favorite players of all time. There is just something about that sound -you know instantly who is playing.
Yep. Secret Treaties. One of the few albums that was ever recorded that I always classified as “Perfect”.
The best version of this song, is the live cd on your feet or on your knees
marlin gustafson ... I agree.. Bucks playing on it is mind blowing..
Love, and peace be with you.
Blue Oyster Cult was a mainstay at my house in the 70s. Buck Darmah was exceeding beyond in lead guitar and most vocals. They had weed music.
I've got two of those Music Man Axis's same color one is a quilt and the other is a AWESOME flame. Out my 12 electrics those are my favorite they put my Fenders and Gibson LP's & SG to shame, silky smooth necks & lightening fast necks, balances perfectly and ever so comfortable to play. Worth every penny!!
Who.cares....
wonderful
Yes and thanks for sharing made my night.Thanks
Seen them Play this at Prairie Knights Casino awesome.
Ultimate Guitars seen them do this awesome
just look at the smile on Buck's face and the bass player at 4:59
says it all*good job Richie
different style then Alen but fits BOC
I love the Eddie Ball guitars. But that's the grungiest fret board I've seen since the last Anders Osborne video I watched. Nice solos.
That's a good one
DAMN. !!!
I would die too see b.o.c. live..DIE..
"ON YOUR FEET OR ON YOUR KNEES"
Ritchie is great, but how he do with Joan Crawford?
Hey Mae VT is that were the Heroin Money flows to?
:Thumbs UP!
Absolut sensationell, Richie braucht sich nicht hinter Buck zu verstecken !!!
Nice new hair of Drama!
Coming Up!!!
Kasim...!!!
Not every song has to have keys in it. This song always has lots of guitar solos, even on versions on "On Your Feet or On Your Knees," and "ETI Live," as well as "A Long Days Night." Plus they're going for that raw live sound..... I've seen BOC about 9 or 10 times. The best were the shows at the Chicago Ampitheatre, seen them in 1977 w/ Rainbow and 1978 w/ someone, can't remember who... Buck and Eric use to touch guitars and sparks would come out! Miss those days!
LOL only 200 comments for the single best guitar solo's of all time. Welcome to 2024
I think Castellano has learned a lot in BÖC since 2013. He probably can play 3 times faster than Buck but music is not only technique and speed. His last performances on this song are much better in my opinion. He and Jules Radino give BÖC a new youth yet they don't replace Albert and Allen.
Damm freaking great guitar solo and Buck still has the same voice as 25 years ago
The last minute came apart for me...
rippin
Allen Lanier R.I.P
hey sir, very nice video! what did you use to record this?
thanks brian
Buck Dharma, "No hurry but...Hold my beer"
👍
Who's the over playing kid who takes the first guitar solo????
This is certainly a different take on the song. Not better or worse, per se. It's a matter of taste. Listening to this as its own thing, I like it.But it's much more a standard rock staple thing than what THDOM originally was (subtle, as someone else mentioned).
The version they played in Atlanta at the Fox Theater during the OYFOOYK tour is my fave. It was close to what was on the album (whick clocks in just after the one I heard live), and remains to this day one of my favorite songs ever. Period.
Wow, I didn’t know Alan L. passed away. It did not surprise me to read what the cause of his death was. My wife and I refer to him as the cigarette smoking man. I knew he had left the band because of health reason a while ago.
Think you just got a new fan-great song heavy rock with a difference or is it, hear parts like led Zeppelin,Black Sabbath and Deep Purple.I like the unusual songs subjects hidden meanings you have to work out yourselves.Have you ever did Australian tour ,with promotion may have a big audience.
Cheers!! By the way - do you know which show (of the three) this was from? (Thurs/Fri or Sat?)
Kasim Sultan on bass? Looks like him.
Was doing some time travelling... thought I'd stop by and say hello and that yes, I think it is Kasim...
Kasey.kassum....
When you have to talk in Double talk and Babble and spy on people," YOU SHOULD HAVE KNOWN SOMETHING YOU WERE DOING WAS WRONG RIGHT THERE.".
Is this BOC or the Buck Dharma band?
I wonder if Buck has problems walking down the street surrounded by mere mortals knowing he is a God among them.
Not.a.god.you.would.worship.a.turd.if.it.was.painted.gold...lame.brain
is he playing a wolfgang
I think it's a Musicman guitar.
+Jeff Gaudet Ernie Ball Music Man - Model: Axis.
wow ... someone to play equal to Buck//?...nice