No matter how much opposition, I feel like this song is just about accepting that everybody dies, not about suicide.

@missbelled6700

4 жыл бұрын

I think the "Seasons don't fear the reaper / nor do the wind, the sun, or the rain / We can be like they are" line is the real key. The singer's persona is expressing a desire to be free of the fear of death, so that they can properly live their life, or so I hear it.

@DayTrooperGW

4 жыл бұрын

Definitely it's about not fearing death - Buck Dharma explains this in detail on the song's wikipedia page.

@IKMcGwee

4 жыл бұрын

Polyphonic did a great video about this song! kzread.info/dash/bejne/g4SjupaQgMvSYrA.html

@ReligionOfSacrifice

4 жыл бұрын

@, Romeo killed himself because he thought that Juliet was dead, but she was faking her death trying to be free from obligation from family. Juliet came to and realizing Romeo had killed himself with the real poison she had not taken she realized he had not left one drop and thus took the dagger and slew herself realizing though free she would never get the desire of her heart. Both could not see the possibility of the desire of their heart. SUICIDE is the key for Romeo and Juliet for loss of love. Valentine is done. Here, but now their gone. The ability of getting love is lost, then do not fear the reaper. You will not get the desire of the heart so follow me into death. The singer is thinking of one slated for death and saying follow.

@timdelaney2798

4 жыл бұрын

Agree - Here is an interview with Donald Roeser: www.theguardian.com/culture/2019/feb/19/how-we-made-blue-oyster-cult-dont-fear-the-reaper

This song is the song that the cowbell joke comes from.

@2869may

4 жыл бұрын

I always thought it was Mississippi Queen.

@ZEZERBING

4 жыл бұрын

Their using a plastic cow bell

4 жыл бұрын

I though Nazareth hair of the dog.

@garylindsey5174

4 жыл бұрын

I need more COWBELL

@allisterfiend_2112

4 жыл бұрын

Jamel, Look up Saturday Night Live 'Need More Cowbell', you will love it!

Meaning of the song by the song's author, "I felt that I had just achieved some kind of resonance with the psychology of people when I came up with that, I was actually kind of appalled when I first realized that some people were seeing it as an advertisement for suicide or something that was not my intention at all. It is, like, not to be afraid of [death] (as opposed to actively bring it about). It's basically a love song where the love transcends the actual physical existence of the partners." - Buck Dharma, lead singer[4]

@emilymiller3362

4 жыл бұрын

yes exactly death is part of life its death and taxes the only things that we cannot escape

@neilpatrickhairless

4 жыл бұрын

The band would then go on to catch similar shit about the video for Burnin For You... THEN they released the one for Joan Crawford... which had someone going down on catholic schoolgirls

@bobthebear1246

3 жыл бұрын

@TheGsxstage1 You have no idea of what you even pretend to talk about.

@Dirkschneider

3 жыл бұрын

Buck Dharma is not the lead singer though.

@AnonEyeMouse

3 жыл бұрын

Though the band insists this isn't about suicide it must be noted that these claims were only made after a massive outcry against the song... which is clearly about suicide. Referencing Romeo and Juliet, a couple who committed suicide, and references to 'take my hand' and 'come on baby' all shift the weight from just accepting the reality of death to actively accepting death NOW. Also, the 40'000 men and women every day, at time of writing, was FAR closer to the suicide rate than the general death rate. If they didn't intend to write a song about suicide, then they accidently wrote a hell of a song specifically about suicide. Don'cha just hate it when that happens?

This is the definition of classic rock. All these years later it still holds up.

@metalmike570

Жыл бұрын

And Blue Oyster Cult still goes on the road in the good weather. I definitely think it's a summer song, and Burnin' For You too. I look forward to summer every time and these BOC tunes.

Jamal - "I don't know if these lyrics are that deep." I'd say about 6 feet.

@kikstand2011

4 жыл бұрын

*slow clap*.

@Trilaan

4 жыл бұрын

Hah! Hah! Haaaaaaaah!

@SeansMusicVault

4 жыл бұрын

You forgot to drop the mic... I threw one across my studio for ya (it's okay, it was a cheap Røde).

@stevetournay3731

4 жыл бұрын

Love it...

@SeansMusicVault

4 жыл бұрын

@Jan Everhard Meh, this was a 99.99 special I grabbed for a one-nighter gig. :-)

This guy is so cute. He’s got one of those faces that just makes you feel happy!

@neuralmute

4 жыл бұрын

Absolute teddy bear.

@dabbadoo2226

4 жыл бұрын

Creeper comment

@keifawatson6020

4 жыл бұрын

Aye fr

@dabbadoo2226

4 жыл бұрын

Alex Gibbs so in if it’s a guy saying weird shit to a chick that’s not creepy is what your sayin 🤔

@canesno1fan

4 жыл бұрын

as a married and heterosexual male I concur. No homo

This could be the most profound song ever written, and I'd still only think of Will Ferrell playing the cowbell with his gut hanging out every time I hear it.

@Jordan-Ramses

4 жыл бұрын

He's the second best person in that skit.

@endocry

4 жыл бұрын

@@Jordan-Ramses cool.

@shawnlusby1538

4 жыл бұрын

Creepy song about death and ole Will really took the piss out of it! Before the SNL skit, I always thought of the opening scene of the Stand miniseries when I heard this song. Stephen King referenced this song several times in the novel. In the miniseries, this song is playing at the beginning opening credits right when the virus escapes the military lab. Really creepy and scary as they play the song and you see all the dead bodies everywhere

@willyburger

4 жыл бұрын

I find most of Will Ferrell's work tedious and unfunny but he really nails it in this skit.

@Jordan-Ramses

4 жыл бұрын

@@willyburger - He was good early on. He was good up until about Zoolander. He was great in that. Anything he did before Zoolander he was really good. Now he kind of half asses it. The same schtick but not as good. The other thing is that he's great in a supporting part. When he's the main character it doesn't work. When he can come in and be weird and not have to worry about the story.

This song is an unforgettable musical masterpiece. The way in which Death is personified as a gentle, welcoming figure is sheer poetry. After the second musical interlude, how the underlying sonic tone carries into the final part and ramps it up across the crescendo is astonishing!

@bobmurray6697

2 жыл бұрын

The live version from I believe 83 on KZread is a masterpiece with extended lead guitar

@wesedwards8925

Жыл бұрын

Agree = An epic song that covers so much musical and artistic history.

@loganbrooks7392

Жыл бұрын

@@bobmurray6697 that showing is an epic watch!

"I've got a fever, and the only prescription... is more cowbell!"

@markpayne1748

4 жыл бұрын

My bad, Patrick! I didn't scroll down this far. You got it before I did. Respect.

@kiasman0114

4 жыл бұрын

We all put our pants on one leg at a time. The only difference is I make gold records when I put mine on

@Gojira76

4 жыл бұрын

“Gene, explore the studio space...I mean really, explore the space”

@seb5542

4 жыл бұрын

@@markpayne1748 I don't quite understand why people apologise for saying the the same things in comment sections. What confuses me more is the people that give others shit for doing it. It's pointless.

@markpayne1748

4 жыл бұрын

​@@seb5542 ​ You have a point. I suppose it's convention. There is so much in society we've been trained to do without understanding the logic (or lack thereof) behind it.

Veteran of the Psychic Wars is a must.

@kvoltti

4 жыл бұрын

Seconded

@donaldlilly495

4 жыл бұрын

One of my favorite songs by BOC

@toddbell6989

4 жыл бұрын

YES!

@riphopfer5816

4 жыл бұрын

The version from Extraterrestrial Live is EXCEPTIONAL. SUBLIME lead guitar. I'm mad for the video of those shows!

@americanmutt9089

4 жыл бұрын

I have the movie soundtrack for Heavy Metal!!!

Ask not for whom the cowbell tolls, it tolls for thee!

@AmandaHugandKiss411

3 жыл бұрын

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 Best comment ever!

@treps222

3 жыл бұрын

Love it!

@longheedac-130gunship5

3 жыл бұрын

Its like a mettalicas for whom the bell tills but its the child friendly version

@shibolinemress8913

3 жыл бұрын

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣👍👍

@hilarywilkes7853

3 жыл бұрын

🤣🤣🤣🤣

This song is basically the philosophy of the ancient Greek Epicurus put to music. "Death is nothing to us. When we exist, death is not; and when death exists, we are not. All sensation and consciousness ends with death and therefore in death there is neither pleasure nor pain. The fear of death arises from the belief that in death, there is awareness.”

@meyerweinstock9567

4 жыл бұрын

Zen: Death is the absence of pain, therefore life is painful and suffering. Death is merely a stage in the process.

@jpf7942

3 жыл бұрын

We basically return to the state before we were ever even conceived. Pure Oblivion

@Gunnery69246

3 жыл бұрын

This song is about a girl who kills herself, you idiots. 🙄😂🤣🤣

@chaospoet

3 жыл бұрын

@@Gunnery69246 No one cares. 😂😂 See I can be an Ass too.

@voltairevoltaire6360

3 жыл бұрын

@@jpf7942 Yeah nothing to fear about being dead. Shit we've all experienced non-existence before we were born. Scary part is how we get there. That's all I'm scared of. Be nice to just go in my sleep. Lucky for me. Tough on my family. But I'm not fucking lucky. LOL

I watched Stephen King’s “The Stand” when I was little. This song scared the shit out of me for a couple years. Now I love it!

@ecj17cel

4 жыл бұрын

When I hear this song, I do always think about the plague death scenes at the beginning of that film. 👌👌

@katstorm13

4 жыл бұрын

I was going to start watching this a few weeks ago, but I was trying to actually get to bed at a decent hour and figured I'd probably want to watch it all the way through.

@katstorm13

4 жыл бұрын

Also, we had a cat that liked to dig in the garbage so we nicknamed him trashcan man lol

@srae1971

4 жыл бұрын

I'd known the song for years before that, but it was very effective. I always think of it now when I hear this song.

@lostcamel8435

4 жыл бұрын

@Kat Storm bumpty bumpty bump! lol

The term “more cowbell” came from this song....... initially, the drummer was supposed to count them in with a four count but the recording engineer kept asking for “more cowbell” eventually the singer banged the hell outta it throughout the whole damn song...lmao

@kenrizzo1962

4 жыл бұрын

Three A. Yes it was..... they actually acted it out very closely to what actually happened

@mandelynmunoz4845

4 жыл бұрын

Omg, that's hilarious!

@chadfarr6263

4 жыл бұрын

True stories;lolz

@DeadKoby

4 жыл бұрын

The true story is that Eric Bloom (Guitar) added the cowbell to the track to give it more punch, and didn't think much of it.

I will forever associate this song with Stephen King's 'The Stand.'

@maddie8780

4 жыл бұрын

Me too. I love the miniseries

@robertpiekosz7470

4 жыл бұрын

I always think of the original "Halloween". 1978. Saw in the theater.

@iamasmurf1122

4 жыл бұрын

That and “ Dont dream its over “ crowded house

@neilpatrickhairless

4 жыл бұрын

The scene with this song in the Stand is COVID af

@maddie8780

4 жыл бұрын

@@neilpatrickhairless but as King said, covid 19 is not Captain Trips

"Sounds like the Reaper playing." It does! That is a boss guitar solo.

@actionjax7433

3 жыл бұрын

Yes! What a song

One of the great classics of rock.

@dinohuntr851

4 жыл бұрын

Sanni Epstein it never gets old. Always a great song.

"I'm telling ya fellas. You're gonna want that cowbell on the track!" Bruce Dickinson/Producer 1943-1991.

@sandmanlogan5ran149

4 жыл бұрын

Jayhawk 2572 he puts his pants on one leg at a time just like everyone else. Except when he does it, he makes hit records.

@todds6048

4 жыл бұрын

Shout out to Gene and his cowbell... but more importantly to "The Bruce Dickinson" for recognizing that more was required. LOL

@ElFelizable

4 жыл бұрын

Would it be to much to request Jamel checking out the SNL sketch? XD

@chief45kc2572

4 жыл бұрын

@@ElFelizable Would be cool, but I think SNL is real uptight about the use of their shit. Would probably get blocked.

@redken1962

4 жыл бұрын

Cool song cool band

outside of being amazing in every respect, this song i've always thought was about don't fear death as it is inevitable.

"Shout out to that cowbell" I died.

This was the huge SNL classic skit with Christopher Walken!!! Look it up! “Needs more Cowbell ! “ So funny. Btw Their song Burning For You is the jam!!!! Very fun. Thank you 🙏

@Serai3

4 жыл бұрын

I think he got that. Note his mention of the cowbell in the intro.

@kimberlygabaldon3260

4 жыл бұрын

Here ya go: kzread.info/dash/bejne/lYqns66lm5C6YNY.html

@buckleysdead

4 жыл бұрын

And Will Ferrell.

This song opened for the TV movie The Stand.. tis awesome

@DanFan2042

4 жыл бұрын

Read the book...The Stand. Stephen King's best.

@Serai3

4 жыл бұрын

I still prefer The Dead Zone, but it is a fine book. And yeah, those tracking shots of the dead bodies in the street are what I always think of when I hear this song - after the cowbell, of course. ;D

@christinav3964

4 жыл бұрын

Still gives me chills. That was the first place i heard the song

Another great Blue Oyster Cult song is "Burnin For You" musically it really kicks ass

@Sleepy_Alligator

2 жыл бұрын

Cities aflame with rock and roll...

@paulmorris8762

2 жыл бұрын

I also like Godzilla, their cover of the Animals We Gotta Get Outa This Place, ETI and so on

Blue Oyster Cult, Queensryche, Foreigner, Sweet, Heart ... you're starting to dig the real deal here!

@firefightromantic

3 жыл бұрын

AMEN, BROTHER!!!

@randall65100

3 жыл бұрын

Seattle

@impek667

3 жыл бұрын

Queensryche!!! Wooooow 🤘

@DominusLuna

3 жыл бұрын

Lots of Alice Cooper waiting to be discovered too. \m/

Don’t tell me you’ve never seen the “I need more cowbell” skit on SNL. It’s almost as iconic as the song itself.

@TheDeadskinmask23

4 жыл бұрын

After watching this I'm going to watch the SNL skit😀

@joncashman9446

4 жыл бұрын

If the SNL skit doesn't get a reaction video of its own I think that would be a real waste. If you do watch it please post a reaction video.

@juliew5466

4 жыл бұрын

Dave The Dudeist it’s kinda like Neil Young with the “More Barn!”....it’s worth looking up &/or a reaction to any NeilYoung song lol

@gidmalu

4 жыл бұрын

I was just thinking of that! More cowbell lol.

@dan.miller35

4 жыл бұрын

The funny thing is, I didn't realize there was cowbell in this song until that skit came out.

There is an old Spanish proverb that goes, "those who fear death cannot enjoy life".

@Stevie8654

4 жыл бұрын

I prefer the American proverb, "I've got a fever and the only prescription is more cowbell."

@chris55068

4 жыл бұрын

Jesus came to remove the sting of death

@Darasilverdragon

4 жыл бұрын

I'd argue the opposite Those who don't fear death will meet him quickly - you cannot enjoy life from inside a dark pine box. Almost as important though, is not allowing reasonable fear to become terror and paranoia, taking over one's life and sapping all the joy from it. As with everything else, there is a middleground that must be reached for health and happiness

@chris55068

4 жыл бұрын

@richard nitsch I'm sure you will meet face to face one day. A fool in his heart says there is no God. The book of proverbs

@LAinAustralia

4 жыл бұрын

Steven James - 3am grooving and laughing out loud. Thank U!!!😄😆😂👋🇦🇺

Saw these guys in concert (yeah, I'm old) and their encore was "L.A. Woman" and "Roadhouse Blues" as a tribute to Jim Morrison. Incredible show!!

I love that they used this for the opening to the miniseries version of Stephen King's "The Stand", chilling, and kinda relevant.

The lyrics from the chorus was used by Stephen King in his novel "The stand" and the song was used in the TV mini-series. He is a big fan of the band.

@schrodingersgat4344

4 жыл бұрын

Bigger fan of King Crimson.

@robertpiekosz7470

4 жыл бұрын

Also used in "Salem's Lot", to describe the vampire.

You gotta do "Burnin' for You" from these guys. Later, but still a classic.

It's hard to listen to this song without a beer in my hand and smokin' a dube. Every party I went to in the 70s that's exactly the way it was. Good times! 🤘

@barbaramelville6940

2 жыл бұрын

@@AnishinaabeWaterProtector beautiful song

I honestly can't explain how epic that song is. Dharma blisteing guitar solo....man. The lyrics are about love transcending death. It's Blue Oyster Cults' masterpiece and it is.

Check out their song “Godzilla”. So incredibly badass

@williamr1088

4 жыл бұрын

If you can find a good copy that won't give him copyright.

@joiechitwood148

4 жыл бұрын

I need more cowbell!

@antoniusbritannia8217

4 жыл бұрын

go, go. . .

@jkauffman58

4 жыл бұрын

He just did. Groovy.

@brandeeschweigel8162

4 жыл бұрын

Great song!

I was going to run the Christopher Walken line "I've got a fever and the only prescription is more cowbell" but doesn't seem appropriate at the moment

@brianm6530

4 жыл бұрын

RIGHT ON! Someone had to do it or I wouldn't sleep tonight!!

@Serai3

4 жыл бұрын

No time better for morbid humor than during a plague!

@awol7824

4 жыл бұрын

Kris Frederick its not appropriate to not go there

@krisfrederick5001

4 жыл бұрын

@@brianm6530 I was that guy. Sleep well

@iceman10129

4 жыл бұрын

When was the last time you heard a cowbell? That explains why we are in the situation we are in!

This is my favorite song in the history of music. It inspired me to play guitar and I play it everyday. Theres an advantage to hearing it live, as there are blistering, long solo outros and it makes this song perfect to play with on my electric guitar with lots of distortion and delays! Please stay safe!!!

@royfillyaw4233

Жыл бұрын

I need more cowbell

When I watched The Stand as a TV mini series, and heard this song, my mind was mind blown! Lyrics to the song are written in the beginning of Stephen King's The Stand novel which I read a dozen times, but hearing it play out, as the mini series began, was absolutely chilling!! Stephen King is, and always will be a genius. You should KZread the first 10 minutes of the movie, and catch those chills yourself. In fact, go watch The Stand wherever you can find it.

"Fellas, I put my pants on like you, one leg at a time. Except when my pants are on, I make gold records" Bruce Dickenson.

@kiasman0114

4 жыл бұрын

My favorite line 😂😂

@MMID303

4 жыл бұрын

"What does that mean??" Hahaha

@michaelshelton5488

4 жыл бұрын

Yes, THE Bruce Dickinson

@allancurrie3661

4 жыл бұрын

Yea Bruce Dickinson Iron maiden, yea, that's the shit bro

“I got a fever and the only cure is more cowbell!”

@af7119

4 жыл бұрын

So close! It's "we're uncomfortable...and they're two remaining medicines were several items!"

@Jordan-Ramses

4 жыл бұрын

I got Corona and the only remedy is more triangle!

@af7119

4 жыл бұрын

@@corepuncher they are two totally different concepts. words matter.

@TheKaneECO

4 жыл бұрын

the amount of people who will upvote a misquote is why people are starving in Africa

@Ramen_Lord101

4 жыл бұрын

NO REALLY!!....Explore the space 😂😂😂

This always reminds me of Halloween 🎃 (the 1978 movie) This is playing when Annie picks up Laurie and it’s playing on the car radio.

@stevefitz2522

3 жыл бұрын

My first thought when ever I hear this too.

@hilarywilkes7853

3 жыл бұрын

Me too!

@ohhkayy0919

2 жыл бұрын

Well it used to... until will Ferrell

@kakashikage9483

2 жыл бұрын

I actually don’t remember that. Now I gotta rewatch Halloween ( not that I needed a reason to rewatch such a great movie ) but thanks for giving me something else to look for ! ❤️

Thank you, Jamel. Had a shitty day. You made it better. Love you, buddy!

Gotta throw in "Godzilla" and "Burnin' for You" by Blue Oyster Cult

"I want you to explore the studio space. " Bruce Dickenson.

Hell of a drummer! I'm glad I never saw the SNL skit because this song is so beautiful and haunting.

They played this in the Stephen King movie The Stand,Kinda ironic now that Captain Tripps came to town.

@TheMutteringMagpie

4 жыл бұрын

I said the same thing. Is this our Capt. Tripps?

@davemckinney6555

4 жыл бұрын

Wow. That's kinda genius... I read the book but didn't make the Capt. Tripps connection.

Got to do Blue Oyster Cult "Burnin For You" next!!

@jackie_jrml

4 жыл бұрын

Joe Zaza yesss love this song better 👍🏼

@xuriostyle3543

4 жыл бұрын

GODZILLA!@

@tricko8000

4 жыл бұрын

Joe Zaza That's my favorite BÖC song

@ryancampbell2192

4 жыл бұрын

And Godzilla Whoa-ooh, there goes Tokyo!

@travisinthetrunk

4 жыл бұрын

Xurio Style they just did a quarantine session of Godzilla. It was pretty cool.

Also-“Godzilla” and “I’m Burning for You” and “1000 Psychic Wars”

@OriginalLictre

4 жыл бұрын

1000 Psychic Wars is part of the first line in "Veteran of the Psychic Wars". "You see me now, the veteran of a thousand psychic wars."

@engelnul6227

4 жыл бұрын

Astronomy

@a-cell4564

4 жыл бұрын

Noel Person Imaginos or Secret Treaties version? They’re very different, but personally I’d go with the Imaginos version.

@engelnul6227

4 жыл бұрын

@@a-cell4564 Secret Treaties is the weaker of the 2 but emotionally more impactful and dreamlike. Imaginos version more assertive and commanding. Both are so good.

@a-cell4564

4 жыл бұрын

Noel Person Secret Treaties should be played as part of the album, in that progression. Then most of the album blends together beautifully.

I agree, this song is so deep. It has different meanings at different parts of our life. When I 17-19 this song made me feel better as I lost young friends and it gave me an excuse to live even more reckless, then in my 40-50’s it resonated with me again as I dealt with more friends/family dying still way to young. I’m almost 60 and it still resonates as people I love die and like the song says “Don’t Fear The Reaper” it comes for us all. It’s a timeless song.

There’s a movie/film called “the Stand” that’s based off of a Stephen King book. This plays near the start, and paired with the videography, it sends chills down your spine. Definitely one of my favourite songs! (And movies.)

@TheLucasthatyouknow

3 жыл бұрын

It's also a book that is long as hell but great.

@taniele84

3 жыл бұрын

Is that the book with like a chess game on the cover??? Random question. I just remember trying to read it when I was a kid and giving up. I was a nerd, reading pretty big adult books by 4th/5th grade - read IT, read the talisman, read the shining, loved his books, and I feel like I remember the stand and being really pissed that I just couldn’t get into it. I should try it as an adult and see how I do now lol

@christhechickensmith2923

3 жыл бұрын

@@taniele84 It is also a book... I'm not sure about the cover; most books have more than one cover design anyway. Sadly I've never read the book, but I do plan to sometime.

@christhechickensmith2923

3 жыл бұрын

@@taniele84 oops... dude above also said it was a book... ignore me lol

Oh boy! One of my faves! We cannot live in fear. This tune is a masterpiece.

That is a gem of a song. Perfectly composed and executed. Love that interlude in the middle.

Buck Dharma found out he had a heart problem n was worried naturally. This is when and why he wrote it and sings it. FACT! Check it out for yourselves people. Peace n love . . .

@DonFormica

4 жыл бұрын

Check out "Your loving heart" from Bucks solo album "Flat out".

You ALL just remembered the intro to the TV version of "The Stand". Shut up, yes 'ya did.

@michaelbrewer2903

3 жыл бұрын

I also remember it was used in an episode of Criminals Minds

"Godzilla", "Burnin' for You", "Cities on Flame", and "Astronomy"

@a-cell4564

4 жыл бұрын

jimigrunge On Astronomy, Imaginos or Secret Treaties version?

@jacobmuniz1772

4 жыл бұрын

Astronomy is such a fun song and video to trip ok n mushrooms to

@velvetravyn

4 жыл бұрын

Veteran of the Psychic Wars, too!

@jimigrunge

4 жыл бұрын

@Comicbookstoreguy177 When introducing someone to a new artist it is usually better to lead them down the path to the deep cuts instead of throwing them right into the deep end.

It puts a smile on my face every time I hear it. There’s nothing bad about this song.

@MySerpentine

4 жыл бұрын

The only time I've seen a Romeo and Juliet reference that realized their romance wasn't happy

@jjflash1645

4 жыл бұрын

I never got the impression that Romeo and Juliet weren’t happy. They’re together in eternity, or so I thought.

@vladtheinhaler93

4 жыл бұрын

Jepp, can't think of any other song about suicide that makes me as happy as this one, and I listen to a lot of goth!

@poleaxed6447

4 жыл бұрын

@@jjflash1645 You got it right, the song is about life after death. That's the point of the seasons reference as they are in a constant cycle of death and rebirth.

Whenever I hear this song, I cannot help but think of my all time favorite movie - Stephen King's "The Stand". It's an Awesome movie!! Love this!! Now I need to go watch my favorite movie, again. Haha. Thank you for the reaction and the reminder that it's been a minute since I have heard this. A Timeless song, for sure!

At 5:06 you say 'Sounds like The Reaper playing" the solo. :-) This has been my favorite song since it came out in the mid 70s, and my favorite band since the late 80s, but I never thought of the solo that way. You have a great point! Thank you for giving me new aspect to appreciate on something I have been enjoying for almost 45 years!!

Amazed that Jamel hasn't heard this one yet.

@joeday4293

4 жыл бұрын

I know! Surely they play this one at work.

@Serai3

4 жыл бұрын

He has heard it. He talked about seeing the faces to put with the music.

@TheTrojanman83

4 жыл бұрын

He must’ve been off of work that day! 😂

@nickblood7080

4 жыл бұрын

Me too

@ballyastrocade5672

4 жыл бұрын

Probably yet another one that he's "heard" in passing, or in the background, but never actually sat down and *listened* to before.

One of my favourite tunes, my sister brought the album home in '76, still love this to this day. The music you like when you were a teen always stays with you.

As I listened to this song it reminded me of something I once heard: Not sure who wrote this, but it’s deep: ”Every minute someone leaves this world behind. We are all in “the line” without knowing it. We never know how many people are before us. We can not move to the back of the line. We can not step out of the line. We can not avoid the line. So while we wait in line - Make moments count. Make priorities. Make the time. Make your gifts known. Make a nobody feel like a somebody. Make your voice heard. Make the small things big. Make someone smile. Make the change. Make love. Make up. Make peace. Make sure to tell your people they are loved. Make sure to have no regrets. Make sure you are ready.”

One of my fav's........loved this song when it came out in 76" , still love it!!. One of the songs that defined the 70's...........in my opinion.......Thanks Dr G

"Cities on Flame With Rock and Roll" is a masterpiece from B.O.C.. I had people ask me who the hell that was while playing it in my Jeep.

@a-cell4564

4 жыл бұрын

I really like Cities, but we’re forgetting Astronomy. It was so good they did it twice!

@paulhine1061

4 жыл бұрын

Too right! First three studio albums are masterpieces. OYFOOYN is pretty good as is Agents Of Fortune and Spectres.

@riffhousestudios96

4 жыл бұрын

3000 guitars... 🎸

@jeffcoolbreeze1964

4 жыл бұрын

@@riffhousestudios96 Let that girl rock and roll...

@tirsahingalls2776

4 жыл бұрын

It's the song they opened up with when I saw them live.

DO GODZILLA AND BURNIN FOR YOU!!

@Wrangzilla

4 жыл бұрын

Do B.O.C.'s version of Godzilla as well as Fu Manchu's version!!!!

@paulp9274

4 жыл бұрын

Joan Crawford

@ronaldhorsley1600

4 жыл бұрын

OOOOoooooh Nooo there goes tokyo

@tpribors

4 жыл бұрын

LOVE Godzilla. "History shows again and again how nature points out the folly of man"

@fightorfall416

4 жыл бұрын

"Oh no, there goes Tokyo"

It's "The Stand" is all I think about when I hear this song

Hi Jamel, thanks for checking out this incredible song! ..so many cool interpretations for each of us are there. This song has always been hauntingly beauty.

I can't hear this song without thinking of, The Stand (a Steven King novel/movie).

@nuniabidnez1182

4 жыл бұрын

One of the best uses of music in an opening scene ever.

@primitivochapa7837

4 жыл бұрын

Yes my favorite king novel

@carleckert6794

4 жыл бұрын

Considering what has been going on this year, it really sets this song as timeless.

@carleckert6794

4 жыл бұрын

Trashcan Man. Haha.

@damonbryan7232

4 жыл бұрын

To soon

The fact that you immediately picked up the cowbell in like the first pre-verse is insane to me. So buried in the mix. But once you know it’s there, it’s all you can hear

@philiposm

4 жыл бұрын

It’s so true. I showed my son the Cowbell Skit and the moment he saw Wil Ferrell hit the cowbell he turned to me and said I’ll never hear this song the same way again. 😂😂

@cherylbohlender7341

4 жыл бұрын

@@philiposm Yup! I forgot about the skit until the cowbell at the beginning of the song...just perfect! :)

@superdemonboy

4 жыл бұрын

Dammit, I wish I could go back to five minutes ago and not learn about this.

Even in a live performance these guys harmonized awesomely. Just a rare thing and it was so smooth

This song was in the movie "The Stand" by Stephen King. You should watch it sometime.

Great pick Jamal! Check out Buffalo Springfield's "For What It's Worth." A Classic!

@warangel4389

4 жыл бұрын

Art Meddaugh I saw Stephen sing that in Sarasota about 2 years ago! It was awesome ❤️

This was my jam when I was high school, albeit 25+ years later lol. Godzilla is a must for BOC. BOC would lead me to Golden Earring, another incredible band that is severely underrated. Radar love and Twilight Zone. Still here for Zappa!

@Copperwise

4 жыл бұрын

Isn't that second song from Golden Earring "Twilight Zone"?

@aquemeni1979

4 жыл бұрын

Godzilla is an underrated jam, I like cities on flame too

@arbocrd

4 жыл бұрын

@@Copperwise Yes, you are correct. Thanks!

@dunringill1747

4 жыл бұрын

@@aquemeni1979 It's gotta be the live version of "Cities on Flame with Rock n Roll" from the On Your Feet or on Your Knees live album. I love that version.

@dunringill1747

4 жыл бұрын

@@reallymysterious4393 🎵"Bad Company, til the day I die"🎵 I once had an opportunity to see the Firm in concert and I had to turn it down. It still hurts to this day.

This is the equivalent of "Everybody wants to go to heaven but nobody wants to die" I heard it in Hospital for souls by Bring Me The Horizon.

They played this at the beginning of the movie The Stand. Now I can't hear this and not think of that movie!

Being a fan of good drum work, you need to check out Golden Earring - Radar Love. I have trouble keeping my speed down when I’m driving home and this song comes on.

@skyepuppy7763

4 жыл бұрын

That is an AMAZING driving song!

@nathanhull8302

4 жыл бұрын

Gulicktheemu I might have to check that out. I think the only song I know by them is Twilight Zone

@magsswan9419

4 жыл бұрын

Yes Yes Yes...that song has to be LOUD!!!!!

"I'm telling ya, fellas, you're gonna want that cowbell"

This is another song.. After seeing Steven King's "The Stand" I can't get unlinked without therapy.

"Don't be afraid..." - The Reaper

Almost everyone in the band handled lead vocals at one time or another. Guitarist Eric Bloom sang the most songs for the group. But lead guitarist Buck Dharma sang their two biggest hits, this song and "Burnin' For You." He also sang one of my favorite BOC songs "I Love the Night."

@johnmartin910

4 жыл бұрын

The Allen Lanier sung True Confessions is one of my favorites from this same album. Agents of Fortune is actually not one of my favorite BÖC albums, but the first 4 tracks are perfection.

@DrBadFish1

4 жыл бұрын

Love the Night is such a gooood song!

@stevenwilkinson1265

4 жыл бұрын

I Love the Night by BOC is absolutely sublime ...

Excellent Choice.....LOVE THIS BAND !!!....YOU ARE RIGHT....THIS IS THE SONG...WILL FARREL COWBELLED TO ON SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE WITH CHRISTOPHER WALKEN....MORE COWBELL !!!!!!!

These guys had a heck of a laser show back in the day. Fantastic concert!

This song is about exactly what it says. Don't be afraid of death, it's part of life. Very simple, set in great music.

i was sitting in holiday inn bar,,along time ago.. and in walked the whole group blue oyster cult... got around a big table and partied.. didnt bother anyone.. had concert in town and got canceled because of power problem..

@RTSOB1

4 жыл бұрын

Not to one-up you but I have my own encounter. A good friend of mine had a fine McCartney tribute band that opened for BOC in Tampa once upon a time. Great concert and I got to spend some time with them aboard their bus. Good times.

Astronomy from Some Enchanted Evening. Right up there with Veteran for killer Buck Dharma guitar solos. 🤘🏻

@Trilaan

4 жыл бұрын

The best guitarist you've never heard of and better than many you thought were great.

Ur in for a treat Mr.Jamel these guys blazed!! Seen them every time they came to Nashville, Tennessee

Man, the base line during that interlude part always gives me chills! Love this song, so glad you enjoyed it too.

Legit saw this in the scroll, went "Hell yes," and immediately paused to comment this. One of my favorite songs of all time 🤘

@willhertzel5169

4 жыл бұрын

That’s a big ass fivehead

@brucestainback1606

3 жыл бұрын

@@willhertzel5169 🤬What a a$$hole comment. You better watch what you say, Karma is a bitch!!😈💣

BOC that's a must is 'She's as Beautiful as a Foot' and 'Cities On Flame With Rock N Roll' Early to mid 70s BOC is the best imo.

@tomwoliver

4 жыл бұрын

Yes! I see everybody on here asking for the same radio play stuff. There is so much more! Alas, if they only knew. Good picks right there Bones.

@walylama1672

4 жыл бұрын

He's going to love cities on flame cuz the drums are break-beat fodder.

@alejocarrara9866

4 жыл бұрын

Pfff dominance & submission its a must

@inibrius5380

4 жыл бұрын

I'd think he'd get a kick out of Godzilla. But Necronomicron MC would be my pick.

@doctorx3

4 жыл бұрын

The first three albums are the most punk rock. I feel like the later ones are more arena rock. Still weird and good arena rock, but definitely catchier and more easygoing.

Remember this song being played in the first Halloween movie back in 1978? I sure do!

This song was also in the first Halloween Movie with Jamie Lee Curtis. The Year was 1978.

Check out these two by The Ramones: "I Wanna Be Sedated" "Blitzkrieg Bop"

@rodneyprill4618

4 жыл бұрын

Sheena is a Punk Rocker

@johnjr757

4 жыл бұрын

I Wanna Live Somebody Put Something In My Drink

@bschuler6216

4 жыл бұрын

I Just Wanna Have Something To Do We Want The Airwaves I Believe In Miracles

@nickynuke6390

4 жыл бұрын

Absolutely!!!!

@headingley72

4 жыл бұрын

Pet Semetery

Donald "Buck Dharma" Roeser wrote this classic rock gem. He sings all the harmonies and, oh yeah, he's one of the greatest rock guitarist ever. And he's still doing it. #OnTourForever We used to follow these guys around the Tri State back in the day. They are from NYC. 2 of the original band members grew up in my neighborhood. Check out Dominance & Submission next. Peace.

@Trilaan

4 жыл бұрын

Damn, can't like a comment more than once.

A long time ago, maybe 2-3 years ago my son, recovering from a second surgery, brought his ipad down and said "mom, you have to see this guy". I think you were reacting to Bee Gees. I have been watching you ever since.

I saw BOC at the Chance in Poughkeepsie, NY in the late '80's. I went with a buddy that was supposed to meet up with two dudes that were absolute die-hard BOC fans. We didn't run into those guys until the show was over when we went to the bar for some beers. While we were all getting drinks, Eric Bloom and Buck Dharma stepped up to the bar. Those two die-hard fans started asking them what the lyrics to a bunch of their songs meant. Nearly in harmony, they both shouted, "they're just songs man, it don't mean sh*t". They went on to say that their manager, Sandy wrote some of the lyrics that those guys were so obsessed about. Those dudes were like two popped balloons; totally deflated. An experience I'll never forget. BTW, I nearly fell out of my chair when you mentioned the cowbell. The SNL skit is a classic. More cowbell.

I think this song is about eternal love and embracing the inevitability of death. It was a dark, edgy concept at the time of the songs release. When band member Buck Dharma was writing the lyrics, he was just guessing when he penned the line, "Forty thousand men and women every day" . It was 1976 and he was off by about 100,000.

When I first heard it I thought it was "Don't fear the reefer." Well, that's where my head was when I was 14. LOL.

@joeday4293

4 жыл бұрын

BRB, I'm off to face this fear.

@Gymbo-Baggins

4 жыл бұрын

no that was I'm burning I'm burning a doob

@joeday4293

4 жыл бұрын

@@Gymbo-Baggins 😆😂🤣🤘🌲

@sheri_bear

4 жыл бұрын

Truthfully, you shouldn't fear the reefer either.

The first time I had ever heard about this song was from the book, The Stand. The first time I ever actually heard the song was from the mini-series The Stand. I never knew it was actually a real song until then. But this came out about 10 years before my time and I was into 50s and 60s music growing up, so there's that.

These guys are awesome live. Got to see them at Mardis Gras Galveston 2006. I was 10 ft from the stage. They still rock.

This is the song that made the cowbell famous. This is where the meme came from.

Check out SNL skit called "More cowbell." You won't be disappointed.

@antoniusbritannia8217

4 жыл бұрын

"I've got a fever. . ."

@ronaaserude8225

4 жыл бұрын

@@antoniusbritannia8217 more cowbell!!!

Reading King’s “The Stand” right now! Love this song and loving the book. Never knew they had utilized it in the miniseries!

@carlamunne3403

3 жыл бұрын

The best book of all time! And the use of the song…. How fitting

I saw Blue Oyster Cult aka Soft White Underbelly at a really small venue in San Francisco in about 1975. SO GOOD, and just the right amount of cowbell!