Surrender to Me

The Zoo Crew is spinning "Surrender to Me" by Boston from their 1994 album Walk On, and the Zoo Freaks are loving this classic rock vibe. One juicy tidbit about this track is its lyrical edge, described by Plugged In as calling for "sexual concessions" with a lover who's "still kind of sleazy" and "good at teasing." This gives the song a raw, playful energy that stands out from Boston's usual polished sound. Another cool fact: the song was co-written by Tom Scholz, David Sikes, and Joe Laquidara, a Boston-area music producer and engineer, adding a local flavor to the track. Fans on Rate Your Music praise the "call and response vocals" in "Surrender to Me," noting how it captures Boston's knack for catchy hooks, even if some feel the album leans too heavily on their classic formula.

Delving into the song's context, Walk On was a unique chapter for Boston because it was their only album without lead vocalist Brad Delp, who was working on his side project RTZ with former Boston guitarist Barry Goudreau. Fran Cosmo stepped in, delivering vocals that fans on Rate Your Music say echoed Delp’s style but brought a fresh spin. In a 2003 interview shared on Boston FAQ, Delp explained he "defacto removed himself" from the band to focus on RTZ, only to get a call from Scholz to record vocals for Walk On just as RTZ’s tour kicked off. This timing clash meant Cosmo took the lead, but Delp later traded lines with him on "Surrender to Me" during live performances, creating a dynamic stage moment. The song’s heavy bass and verse throb, as noted by Past Prime, initially evoke 80s hair metal vibes, but the chorus’s sweet harmonies remind listeners of Boston’s signature melodic magic.

Boston’s story began in the mid-1970s in Boston, Massachusetts, with Tom Scholz, a multi-instrumentalist and MIT-educated engineer, as the mastermind. Born in Toledo, Ohio, on March 10, 1947, Scholz was a rock fan who started writing songs while earning his master’s degree at MIT. After graduating, he worked at Polaroid, but his real passion was music. He built a 12-track recording studio in his basement, where he and vocalist Brad Delp crafted demos that landed a deal with Epic Records in 1975. Scholz played most of the instruments on their 1976 self-titled debut, which included hits like "More Than a Feeling" and "Peace of Mind." The album, mostly recorded in that basement, became the second biggest-selling debut in U.S. history, with over 17 million copies sold. Boston’s meticulous production and soaring sound, driven by Scholz’s engineering genius, made them arena rock legends.

Today, fans can connect with Boston through their official website for tour updates, merch, and more. Their Facebook page keeps the community buzzing with nostalgic posts and concert news, while Instagram offers behind-the-scenes glimpses and throwback photos. On X, Boston shares quick updates and engages with fans. For deeper dives, check out fan-driven spaces like the Boston Fanatics Facebook group, where Zoo Freaks and others swap stories, rare pics, and concert memories. Another gem is Boston FAQ, a fan site packed with trivia, like how Scholz once considered recording "Surrender to Me" co-writer Galen "Rusty" Foulke’s song "Magdalene" for an earlier album. These platforms keep Boston’s legacy alive for fans old and new.