My Destination

Greetings, Zoo Freaks! The Zoo Crew is spinning "My Destination" by Boston from their 1986 album Third Stage, and we’ve got some cosmic trivia to share about this track. According to fan site gonnahitcharide.com, this song is a variation on the album’s lead single, "Amanda," using the same melody but played on a vintage Wurlitzer electric piano, giving it that nostalgic, old-school vibe. The song was crafted in 1982, with lead vocalist Brad Delp delivering what many consider one of his finest performances, answering the thematic question of the album’s "Third Stage" concept—finding one’s place in life. The recording process was wild, with gonnahitcharide.com noting that Tom Scholz, the band’s mastermind, punched tape deck controls with his foot while blasting chords through a tiny amplifier. The crew burned through 175 light bulbs and filled over 100 reels of tape, with Scholz hitting the record button nearly a million times, risking accidental erasures. Talk about dedication to the groove!

Another trippy tidbit comes from the album’s analog recording challenges. gonnahitcharide.com describes how a high-tech robot synchronizer failed, so a human engineer with long arms manually synced two 24-track tape decks by pressing thumbs on the reels for hours. They also hit a snag with sticky tape—imagine a one-of-a-kind mix of "Cool the Engines" grinding to a halt because the tape glued itself to the playback head! Despite these hurdles, "My Destination" emerged as a soulful closer to the first side of Third Stage, which en.faceoffrockshow.com praises for its concept-album flow, tying back to "Amanda" with its reflective lyrics about love and purpose.

Now, let’s rewind to how Boston got started. Founded by Tom Scholz, born March 10, 1947, in Toledo, Ohio, the band was his brainchild. A rock fan since his teens, Scholz was a tech wizard with a master’s degree from MIT. While working as a product designer at Polaroid, he moonlighted in his basement studio, writing and recording demos. As detailed on Wikipedia, Scholz played nearly every instrument on Boston’s 1976 self-titled debut, which became a monster hit, selling 17 million copies in the U.S. alone. He teamed up with vocalist Brad Delp, whose Beatles-inspired vocal range became the band’s signature. Their sound, blending classical influences, 1960s pop, and Scholz’s innovative Rockman guitar processor, created those iconic, violin-like harmonies without synthesizers. Despite legal battles and lineup changes, Scholz’s perfectionism and Delp’s voice made Boston a classic rock staple.

Stay connected with Boston through their Facebook, Instagram, and X accounts for the latest news and tour updates. Fans can dive deeper at thirdstage.ca, a dedicated site with band news since 1999, or gonnahitcharide.com, which offers lyrics, tour info, and forums. For tributes, check out Third Stage: A Tribute to Boston, a Washington State-based band recreating the Boston experience, with their own Facebook and Instagram. Join the Boston Rock Band Fan Page on Facebook to vibe with fellow Zoo Freaks. Keep rocking, and let "My Destination" take you there!