Single version from the debut album (The album version it combined the "Foreplay", progressive instrumental intro 2.25 minute). Peaked at No. 22 on the Billboard Hot 100 in February 1977.
1977. I was ten years old when Dad passed down his cherished '73 Trans Am to my oldest brother Timmy for his 16th birthday. Timmy was the most popular boy in his class, star athlete and straight-A student, but he always manage to find time to spend with his shy little brother. He'd take me rollerskating, to the movies, and let me tag along when he'd hang out at the Quick Snack with his buddies. We'd roam the roads of the Valley looking for stoplight drag races, always with the great rock blasting out of the 8-track. He was affectionate and patient, the opposite of our brooding, sadistic dickbag brother Eric, who used me for a motorbike ramp and farted on me all the time. But Eric was also very protective of me, encouraged me, and taught me to stand up for myself. Like all boys their age, they listened to the popular rock of the time and I've always felt more connected to their music than to the music of my own generation. They turned out to be great husbands and fathers and the three of us aren't just brothers, but best friends. So this one goes out to the two greatest big brothers ever. Love you both - from your little "Squeet"
My favorite Rock Band ever ever since I first heard them 1978 🙌🏼🎸.. I’m 58 now a truck driver🚛 and play this almost daily and I was raised in a completely country and western household..RIP Brad Delp…greatest rock singer.
I second that opinion. Sholtz was a genius to make his own guitar effects in 1976 and listen to how long the notes hold on the guitar 🎸. Even left the harmonic feedback which just further exemplifies the sound. 👍
These lyrics were on my bedroom wall....I moved out of my parent's house that year. This song gave me the motivation to get to a better place for my mental health.
One of the most underrated bands of all time..what a voice and great musicianship, incredible. Australian summer was a blast with the Boston boys..rip Brad and Sib..never forgotten.
This song, this moment, made me realize that this is full circle ⭕️. It’s a long story, but may The Gods bless Brad, Tom, Frank and that powerhouse of a drummer. This was music proudly made without synthesizers and the soundtracks to my life were mostly from Boston. Life wasn’t so bad after all. Thank you Jesus
Long Time It's been such a long time, I think I should be going, yeah And time doesn't wait for me, It keeps on rolling. Sail on, On a distant highway, yeah. I've got to keep on chasing a dream. I've gotta be on my way; Wish there was something I could say. Well, I'm taking my time, I'm just moving on. You'll forget about me after I've been gone, And I take what I find, I don't want no more, It's just outside of your front door. Oh, yeah, yeah, yeah. It's been such a long time. It's been such a long time, ooh. Well, I get so lonely When I am without you, But in my mind, deep in my mind, I can't forget about you, ooh Good times And faces that remind me, yeah I'm trying to forget your name And leave it all behind me. You're coming back to find me... Well, I'm taking my time, I'm just moving along. You'll forget about me after I've been gone, And I take what I find, I don't want no more, It's just outside of your front door. Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah. It's been such a long time. It's been such a long time. Yeah, yeah It's been such a long time, I think I should be going, And time doesn't wait for me, It keeps on rolling. There's a long road I've gotta stay in time with, yeah. I've got to keep on chasing that dream, Though I may never find it, I'm always just behind it. Well, I'm taking my time, I'm just moving on. Well, I'm taking my time, I'm just moving on.
Well, I get so lonely when I am without you But in my mind, deep in my mind I can't forget about you Good times, and faces that remind me, yeah I'm tryin' to forget your name and leave it all behind me You're comin' back to find me
Not quite actually far from it. Sib is playing the drums on this song. Sib played drums on every song but one and Jim Masdea played the drums on that one. Tom attempted to play drums on some of the post Third Stage songs, and lets just say that Tom would never make it as a drummer. Tom can only dream of being able to play the drum parts on this song. Barry is playing electric rhythm guitar on Foreplay, Long Time and Let Me Take You Home, and he plays lead guitar on this song as well as lead and slide guitar on Let Me Take You Home. Fran is playing bass on Foreplay. All of Brads vocals were recorded at Capital Studios Studio C by producer John Boylan. So there had to be at least three people (Barry, Fran, Sib, Boylan and Tom in the studio perhaps at different times when this record was recorded. Barry introduced Tom to Brad back in 69/70 and Tom played keyboards in Barry's band. Tom, Barry, Brad and Jim Masdea played Tom's songs for years before this record was ever even recorded. Barry played guitar on some of Tom's early demos. Brad sang on multiple demos for Tom before this record was made. Lastly, the band as you see on the back of this record cover played their first gig before this record was even recorded. According to producer John Boylan Epic execs wanted to see if Mothers Milk (name of band before the record was released) pull these songs off live before they would sign the record deal. Once Epic execs were satisfied, the record deal which included Brad and Tom was signed. The personnel changed by the time that the song Let Me Take You Home was recorded by the band as pictured on the back of the record before the record was finished and released.
It's not just yours! I still memorized today like I was in 1976. Sholtz knew how to engineer the guitar sound with notes that just carry on as long as he wanted them to!
My buddy's and I rode around the Janesville Wi. cruise circuit on Saturday nights in our GTO'S, Firbirds and Buick Skylark. Listening to Boston on our 8 tracks and new cassette players. Picking up chicks and loving those long summer nights.
Christopher Bue: This song was blasting out of many Musclecars back in the day. My friends on Long Island cruised 'Cudas, Goats, T/A's, GS Stage I. The acoustics in a 'Cuda is amazing!
What's surprising is that this whole first album was delayed for release by a couple of years because the guitarist wouldn't let the producers have it until he thought it was "perfect". Apparently his bandmates broke into his house and stole the audio tapes to hand them over to the record company for release.
@brian473317 That is urban legend and not true at all. Once this record started being recorded it took a little over a year (1975-Aug 1976) and a half to finish it and to have it on the market. No one broke into anyone's house to get audio tapes. That is complete BS.
I just came here to see what key the tune was in, and I promised myself I wasn't gonna listen to the whole thing. Well, I'm now rockin' out to the outro @ 5:21!
I gave it a thumbs-down only because the major guitar solo three-quarters of the way through the song, you show a picture of Tom. And that was Barry's solo. Even on the tape that Tom finally went with, it was Barry's solo. This is an obscure fact that is likely hidden behind the legal consent decree.
@brian473317 You are correct. Barry plays electric rhythm guitar on Foreplay, Long Time and Let Me Take You Home. Barry plays all of the lead guitar solos on Long Time and the huge power chords are Barry and his SG custom. Barry also plays lead and slide guitar on Let Me Take You Home. There are good reasons why in spite of Toms lawsuits, Barry retains his original share of the royalties from the first two records to this day
In 1979 I stood 10 feet away from Brad delp as he belted this song out, one of the best gigs I've been to... Outstanding..
1977. I was ten years old when Dad passed down his cherished '73 Trans Am to my oldest brother Timmy for his 16th birthday. Timmy was the most popular boy in his class, star athlete and straight-A student, but he always manage to find time to spend with his shy little brother. He'd take me rollerskating, to the movies, and let me tag along when he'd hang out at the Quick Snack with his buddies. We'd roam the roads of the Valley looking for stoplight drag races, always with the great rock blasting out of the 8-track.
He was affectionate and patient, the opposite of our brooding, sadistic dickbag brother Eric, who used me for a motorbike ramp and farted on me all the time. But Eric was also very protective of me, encouraged me, and taught me to stand up for myself. Like all boys their age, they listened to the popular rock of the time and I've always felt more connected to their music than to the music of my own generation.
They turned out to be great husbands and fathers and the three of us aren't just brothers, but best friends.
So this one goes out to the two greatest big brothers ever. Love you both - from your little "Squeet"
Trans-ams were coolest car back then, everybody had Camaro, Trans-am somewhat rare.
I am still car guy, at 59.
I listened to Boston every day at lunch in highschool during the time period from 1981-85
while getting high.
Great Times were had by all.
Boston should be in the Rock-n-Roll Hall of Fame. I had this album in every format avalable album, cassette and CD! Still rockin at 66.
It was unbelievable in 77 an it still is today - amazing
This song was released in 1976
My favorite Rock Band ever ever since I first heard them 1978 🙌🏼🎸.. I’m 58 now a truck driver🚛 and play this almost daily and I was raised in a completely country and western household..RIP Brad Delp…greatest rock singer.
God isn't bound by time.some how its just for us.love the lyrics it doesn't wait just keeps on flowing I'll be 60 soon
Boston after all these years you are still the best
Sure takes me back ,when things were great..still rockn at 63
I graduated High School in 1977, when this song came out, so this song will always be my go to song to feel young again for a bit!!
So did I..:)
One of the best bands ever
This song is really one of the most powerful songs I've heard however it is only my opinion...🤩😍🥰😇
Oh hell yeah sounds so good on my 20,850 watt pa system just recently broke the 20K barrier . . .
Oh, I'm sure we'll find a person or two here and there who agree with us.
Don't discount your opinion! Cuz it's correct!
I second that opinion. Sholtz was a genius to make his own guitar effects in 1976 and listen to how long the notes hold on the guitar 🎸. Even left the harmonic feedback which just further exemplifies the sound. 👍
Right there with you , that is why I just put it on ..Down a little and needed some old school vibes ...
it's been such a long time baby x59x ❤❤
Wow 48 years after it's release, it still gives me chills blasting this song , songs like this have no expiry date 🎸🎤
What a great song.🫳🫳🫳🫳☝️👍😊
they don't make music like this anymore
Still lovin' Boston
2023
Never gets old.
Never.
RIP Brad ❤❤
The best.
I remember dancing to this music back in 1977 ....with my uncle Pasca Mapamba who died in a car accident from South to Zimbabwe ......hey
These lyrics were on my bedroom wall....I moved out of my parent's house that year. This song gave me the motivation to get to a better place for my mental health.
One of the most underrated bands of all time..what a voice and great musicianship, incredible. Australian summer was a blast with the Boston boys..rip Brad and Sib..never forgotten.
Underrated? Lol
The song NEVER gets old. I’ve listened to it 1000 times. Love it.
This song, this moment, made me realize that this is full circle ⭕️.
It’s a long story, but may The Gods bless Brad, Tom, Frank and that powerhouse of a drummer.
This was music proudly made without synthesizers and the soundtracks to my life were mostly from Boston.
Life wasn’t so bad after all.
Thank you Jesus
One of the greatest pieces of popular music ever written on of the greatest records of the 20th century.
Who’s listening in 2021???
2024.❤️👍
I am .
07 09 2024
2024 and loving It!!! Incredible song...
I'm not quite sure how anything else could ever be better than this. :)
Queen
yes, but look the new versio from dino jelusic.....
@@aloisiusm.g.gadaud5406 Why not?I'll check it out after.
This playing while 3 girls are gobbling your knob!
In my opinion!! One of the absolutly best singer ever!! MR:E Sweden
Man this music is powerful.
Brings back powerful memories of my freshman year in college, really great music back then...unfortunately never to be seen or heard again.
1 of the Best bands of the 70's
Masterpiece from the summer of my years.
My favourite rock n roll band ever. Every song was a classic. Thanks guys.
Outstanding...!!!
Damn right
is damn right! !
Simply a masterpiece
1420° like
YES!
That is a beautiful song. The singers involved. Amazing
GREATEST SONG OF ALL TIME.
Just listened to this song on the radio, it lifts me up whenever I feel down. I just LOVE this song. ❤
Boston, that's my home. This song came out when I was 17. Great song, great memories...
Long Time
It's been such a long time,
I think I should be going, yeah
And time doesn't wait for me,
It keeps on rolling.
Sail on,
On a distant highway, yeah.
I've got to keep on chasing a dream.
I've gotta be on my way;
Wish there was something I could say.
Well, I'm taking my time,
I'm just moving on.
You'll forget about me after I've been gone,
And I take what I find,
I don't want no more,
It's just outside of your front door.
Oh, yeah, yeah, yeah.
It's been such a long time.
It's been such a long time, ooh.
Well, I get so lonely
When I am without you,
But in my mind, deep in my mind,
I can't forget about you, ooh
Good times
And faces that remind me, yeah
I'm trying to forget your name
And leave it all behind me.
You're coming back to find me...
Well, I'm taking my time,
I'm just moving along.
You'll forget about me after I've been gone,
And I take what I find,
I don't want no more,
It's just outside of your front door.
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah.
It's been such a long time.
It's been such a long time.
Yeah, yeah
It's been such a long time,
I think I should be going,
And time doesn't wait for me,
It keeps on rolling.
There's a long road
I've gotta stay in time with, yeah.
I've got to keep on chasing that dream,
Though I may never find it,
I'm always just behind it.
Well, I'm taking my time,
I'm just moving on.
Well, I'm taking my time,
I'm just moving on.
I was fortunate to see them in 1975 what a great band.
You are ONE lucky person!!!
Very, very great, I love Boston
Brad Delp, even though you're gone, we'll NEVER forget about you!
amen
Esta rolona la oia cuando tenia 15 años me elebaba era mi grupo favorito en esa epoca, hoy tengo 55 años y me sigue gustando. desde Guatemala........
RIP Sib Hashian. He drove this song hard and tight... Armenian-Italian musicians are the real deal.
I remember going to see this band with 3 of my girlfriends in the early 70s. What fun we had.
We need a Boston Broadway
Brad & Sib , you're just takin' your time and just movin' on . We'll never forget about you when your gone , RIP .
Only one Brad, Barry, and Tom. Greatest band ever! 1977 rock and roll!
You forgot Sib.
Love, Love, Love....Thank you for your awesome music that I cherish all of my life...
Im 57 , 1 of they best songs on my list.
Well, I get so lonely when I am without you
But in my mind, deep in my mind
I can't forget about you
Good times, and faces that remind me, yeah
I'm tryin' to forget your name and leave it all behind me
You're comin' back to find me
Boston was really two guys in the studio. The rest was their road band, not taking anything away from the rest of the group.
Not quite actually far from it. Sib is playing the drums on this song. Sib played drums on every song but one and Jim Masdea played the drums on that one. Tom attempted to play drums on some of the post Third Stage songs, and lets just say that Tom would never make it as a drummer. Tom can only dream of being able to play the drum parts on this song. Barry is playing electric rhythm guitar on Foreplay, Long Time and Let Me Take You Home, and he plays lead guitar on this song as well as lead and slide guitar on Let Me Take You Home. Fran is playing bass on Foreplay. All of Brads vocals were recorded at Capital Studios Studio C by producer John Boylan. So there had to be at least three people (Barry, Fran, Sib, Boylan and Tom in the studio perhaps at different times when this record was recorded.
Barry introduced Tom to Brad back in 69/70 and Tom played keyboards in Barry's band. Tom, Barry, Brad and Jim Masdea played Tom's songs for years before this record was ever even recorded. Barry played guitar on some of Tom's early demos. Brad sang on multiple demos for Tom before this record was made. Lastly, the band as you see on the back of this record cover played their first gig before this record was even recorded. According to producer John Boylan Epic execs wanted to see if Mothers Milk (name of band before the record was released) pull these songs off live before they would sign the record deal. Once Epic execs were satisfied, the record deal which included Brad and Tom was signed. The personnel changed by the time that the song Let Me Take You Home was recorded by the band as pictured on the back of the record before the record was finished and released.
Don’t know much if anything about this band , but that guitarist really stands out .
1977 did you say ?
Incredible !
One of my all time favorites. ⏲️
I love Boston good memories ❤❤❤❤❤
Classic! Great song.
R.I.P. Brad, you were the best!
saw them 1980 with Van Halen, Outlaws, Poco Raleigh NC Carter Finley Stadium best concert ever thumbs up
Just watched Adam project ...fight scene at the end played this..love it
this song went to #22 on the pop charts in 1977!!!
Love this song.best number one song ever too me. Love boston
Brad Delp was the best, only wished I could have seen him live
Why don't they have decent Official Videos of their best songs live?? Wish they did... Best first album ever
This is great! I can listen only longtime whit out that foreplay part .
The only time i never liked foreplay.
Absolutely GREAT rock song... I write this 8 track out.
Boston was awesome. Class of 84 methuen high school mass
I miss my Boston album cover concert t-shirt with all flying guitars.
Perfection💗👍
It's not just yours! I still memorized today like I was in 1976. Sholtz knew how to engineer the guitar sound with notes that just carry on as long as he wanted them to!
Brings back memories
missing you bred delp
r.i.p. sib hashiam and brad delp
Love to get in my car on the highway going over 70 mph, blast this song and sing along.
Thank you for posting this as individually... Is it just me, because I seemed to like Long Time better without Foreplay.
This is awesome!
Was hooked the first time I heard them in 77 or 78. Still sounds just as good today.
Was hooked the first time I heard them in 77 or 78. Still sounds just as good today.
Was hooked the first time I heard them in 77 or 78. Still sounds just as good today.
Was hooked the first time I heard them in 77 or 78. Still sounds just as good today.
my favorite band in 70's 😀😄
Goddamn! Could Brad blow! Holy 😲!
Such power in a difficult register!
My buddy's and I rode around the Janesville Wi. cruise circuit on Saturday nights in our GTO'S, Firbirds and Buick Skylark. Listening to Boston on our 8 tracks and new cassette players. Picking up chicks and loving those long summer nights.
Christopher Bue: This song was blasting out of many Musclecars back in the day. My friends on Long Island cruised 'Cudas, Goats, T/A's, GS Stage I. The acoustics in a 'Cuda is amazing!
The best album ever made ..my opinion
The Blue Line still goes to Logan , & Bostonians still luv R. O.C.K. !
Timeless
Love Brad!!!❣️
Whenever I hear Smells Like Teen Spirit I am always reminded of this song and also More Than a Feeling...
classic! road trip music baby
I remember when what a jam
saw them at the Starplex in Dallas 4 July 1995
that guy's voice is smooth af~
Rip Boston amen thank you Jesus amen ❤❤❤
What's surprising is that this whole first album was delayed for release by a couple of years because the guitarist wouldn't let the producers have it until he thought it was "perfect". Apparently his bandmates broke into his house and stole the audio tapes to hand them over to the record company for release.
"gimme that!"
"No"
"I said gimme that"
"Okay"
It didn't happen like that, rock on.
"Listen to the record!"
@brian473317 That is urban legend and not true at all. Once this record started being recorded it took a little over a year (1975-Aug 1976) and a half to finish it and to have it on the market. No one broke into anyone's house to get audio tapes. That is complete BS.
@@neechee5150
It did happen but with their second album, Don’t look back. There are many interviews of Tom saying that.
Great music has no expiration date !
True that
Classic Rock !
Boston, Chicago, Ohio, ciudades eléctricas inolvidables en nuestras mentes.
I just came here to see what key the tune was in, and I promised myself I wasn't gonna listen to the whole thing.
Well, I'm now rockin' out to the outro @ 5:21!
70's la mejor epoca
Facts! Mi amigo
Ohhhh yeah💯
how long my commute was today!
April 2024. :)
I love it
I gave it a thumbs-down only because the major guitar solo three-quarters of the way through the song, you show a picture of Tom. And that was Barry's solo. Even on the tape that Tom finally went with, it was Barry's solo. This is an obscure fact that is likely hidden behind the legal consent decree.
@brian473317 You are correct. Barry plays electric rhythm guitar on Foreplay, Long Time and Let Me Take You Home. Barry plays all of the lead guitar solos on Long Time and the huge power chords are Barry and his SG custom. Barry also plays lead and slide guitar on Let Me Take You Home. There are good reasons why in spite of Toms lawsuits, Barry retains his original share of the royalties from the first two records to this day
Dam I was hoping this was an old video of them, shucks!
It’s been such a long time…I think I should be goin…
great intro....
smoked a many a joint listening to these guys
Ed Mabe - same here. 🎶😂🎶😂🎶
Not cool.