THE 1000 BEST SONGS IN THE WORLD EVER.
956-Boston-More Than a Feeling.
1976-Number 22 single.
Best Bit-At 3.48.It is just possible that an impressionable nine year old by the name of Kurt Cobain could have been listening to this song, and thinking, that’s a great guitar riff.
Boston are an American Rock band formed in Boston, Massachusetts,United States, in 1975 by Tom Scholz, (guitars and various other instruments,) the other artists who played on the song were, Brad Delp, (1951-2007,vocals,) Sid Hashian, (1949-2017,drums,) and Barry Goudreau (guitar.) The one constant to this present day is the bands founding member, and main composer, Tom Scholz. To say that Scholz is a musical perfectionist is an understatement, as he doesn’t believe in releasing new material until he is at least 100% satisfied, hence the release of just six studio Albums in 44 years.
‘More Than a Feeling’ is taken from Boston’s self titled debut Album which has sold in excess of 17 million copies, making it the second best selling debut Album in history, behind Guns N’ Roses, ‘Appetite for Destruction.’
Music critics have cited the similarity between this songs guitar riff, and Nirvana’s ‘Smells Like Teen Spirit’ (see also best songs 9,) but it has also been noted that there is a similarity between ‘More Than a Feeling,’ and The Kingsmen’s 1963 recording of ‘Louie Louie.’
Scholz has said that one of his biggest inspirations for the song are the lyrics of ‘Walk Away Renee,’ by The Left Banke. The song is about someone missing a former lover, and on hearing an old familiar song, memories come rushing back.
‘When I’m tired and thinking cold, I hide in my music,forget the day.’
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