Official Live Performance of More Than a Feeling
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Boston has posted a live performance of More Than a Feeling performed during their 2017 tour, along with a message from Tom Scholz. Enjoy!
In 1975, with singer Brad Delp and drummer Jim Masdea, I finished my final demo recording number six of my songs that were recorded, arranged, played and produced the way I wanted to hear them. I wasn't expecting any success. My demos had been universally rejected for years - now I was just making one last recording of my best songs before I threw in the towel at age 29.
I was not surprised when almost every record company rejected them again - including Epic. By now, I figured my musical tastes were just a lot different than most people's, but surprisingly, after Epic had a good listen to “More Than a Feeling,” Brad and I received a contract offer. (Thank you Tom Werman at Epic for having ears!)
Still, I had no reason to expect any serious success after so much rejection, but it was exciting to make a real record (even though still in my basement!).
Imagine my surprise when real music listeners - all of you - responded with an avalanche of appreciation! After six years of discouragement, BOSTON suddenly blanketed the radio airwaves! The ultimate success was the result of you, our listeners and fans.
The variety of stories I've heard of people who were helped through hard times by this music (I'm one of those stories!), and the number of lives that have been saved by the donations made possible, have all made the enormous work effort more than worth it.
Everyone is familiar with the recording of "More Than a Feeling" Brad and I performed in 1976, so now, 50 years later, I'd like to offer one of the last available recordings of the song performed live by the band BOSTON in 2017. This is not a studio remix of a multitrack recording, but the actual stereo feed from the mixing console to the sound system speakers. The mistakes (mostly mine), and oddities of a live mix in a large venue are all there. Gary Pihl has edited some actual video footage from the show. Enjoy!
Thank you all for an amazing run!
Tom Scholz
Boston 50th Anniversary Edition Announced
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 Boston has announced a special 50th anniversary release of Boston's monumental debut album, although you're gonna have to wait a while before you can get your hands on it.The announcement was posted on Boston's official site, as well as their Facebook page. Tom Scholz is working with Impex Records to create this special release. This 50th Anniversary Edition will also include unreleased demos restored and remastered along with long-time Boston member Gary Pihl. There will be three different options available:
The pearl gold version contains the same content as the black vinyl version, however it includes an exclusive poster and a Tom Scholz signature guitar pick. The first 2,500 copies will also be individually numbered. You can pre-order now. The full press release is available below: |
Tommy DeCarlo: 1965-2026
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It is with great sadness that we have to announce the passing of Boston singer Tommy DeCarlo.
Tommy had announced back in October that he was cancelling all remaining shows he was scheduled to perform for the rest of the year due to unexpected health issues. It was later revealed that he was battling brain cancer.
The family posted a statement on Tommy's Facebook page:
It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of our Dad, Tommy DeCarlo, on Monday, March 9th, 2026. After being diagnosed with brain cancer last September, he fought with incredible strength and courage right up until the very end.
During this difficult time, we kindly ask that friends and fans respect our family’s privacy as we grieve and support one another.
Rest in peace, Dad.
With love,
Annie, Talia & Tommy Jr.
Tom Scholz has also released a statement via the band's Facebook page:
To All Tommy Decarlo and BOSTON fans and friends:
This morning Tommy lost his fight with cancer. Everyone who has heard Tommy sing on stage, or on BOSTON albums, knows what a gifted artist he was, but few know how hard he worked to fill that role of BOSTON's lead vocalist, and to turn himself into a top tier live performer - or more important, what a dedicated father he was to his children. Tommy was a competitive athlete, and yet a gentle soul who is remembered by by his son and many others as a sweet man who did not deserve to be cut down at such a young age. It's not surprising that one of his favorite BOSTON songs to sing was "To Be a Man."
While many people will remember Tommy giving his audience amazing live performances, I will remember him as the incredible singer who appeared out of nowhere to rescue BOSTON in 2007, and gave all of us with the band 10 additional years of performing our most memorable live shows. Rest in peace Tommy, you did know what it took to be a man.
Tom Scholz, for BOSTON
Tommy Needs Your Help
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Our Dad has been fighting the toughest battle of his life. In late September, he suffered a sudden brain bleed and had to undergo an emergency craniotomy. During surgery, doctors discovered two melanoma masses on his brain and another spot on his lungs. He amazed all of us by fully recovering from the surgery and bravely beginning treatment for the cancer. But before he could complete those treatments, he suffered another brain bleed and has been hospitalized since Thanksgiving morning. His oncology team is clear: he urgently needs inpatient therapy so he can safely continue cancer treatment. Without it, he faces a dangerously high risk of another bleed and further, possibly irreversible, damage. Unfortunately, insurance will not cover therapy until January. Waiting that long is simply not an option. We are starting this fundraiser to raise the $50,000 needed to get him the therapy he needs right now so oncology can resume treatment and give him the best chance at recovery. Our Dad is strong. He is a fighter. And he’s giving this battle everything he’s got — but he needs your help on this one. He is deeply grateful for the love, prayers, and support he’s already received from friends, family, and fans all over the world. It has lifted him up during the hardest moments and reminded him he’s not fighting alone. If you can donate, share, or simply send your love his way, it means more to us than you’ll ever know. Thank you for helping us get him the care he urgently needs. Sincerely, Tommy had previously announced that he was cancelling all remaining shows for the rest of the year to focus on his well-being. He has been touring as part of the Lead Singers of Classic Rock. |
Tommy DeCarlo's family has set up a Power Soak: Invention, Obsession, and the Pursuit of the Perfect Sound
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If you've ever wanted to know more about the drama between Tom Scholz and the record label surrounding Boston's third album, then good news, there's a book coming out that covers just that. Power Soak, a new e-book by Journalist Brendan Borrell tells the story: In the 1970s, Tom Scholz built Boston's sound in his basement, fusing engineering precision with soaring melody to create the clean, explosive style that made "More Than a Feeling" a hit. His studio inventions spread to Journey, Def Leppard, and The Cars, bringing his signature guitar tone to many of the defining albums of the time. The e-book will be released December 9, 2025 on Amazon, Apple Books, Barnes & Noble, and Kobo. |