Let Me Take You Home Tonight
"Let Me Take You Home Tonight"
Experience the dynamic closing track of Boston's legendary debut with "Let Me Take You Home Tonight." Released in 1976, this song masterfully builds from gentle acoustic beginnings into soaring hard rock power, showcasing Brad Delp's incredible vocals and Tom Scholz's signature guitar sound.
- TITLE: Let Me Take You Home Tonight
- BAND: Boston
- GENRE: Classic Rock, Hard Rock
- RELEASEDAY: August 25
- YEAR: 1976
Featured as the final statement on the multi-platinum self-titled 1976 debut album Boston, "Let Me Take You Home Tonight" demonstrated the band's range. Its structure moves seamlessly from intimate acoustic rock to the full-blown, layered hard rock and classic rock sound that defined the album's massive success.
This beloved 1976 album track highlights Boston's meticulous production and musical craftsmanship. From its delicate opening to the powerful electric guitar crescendo and Brad Delp's soaring performance, "Let Me Take You Home Tonight" provides a perfect, epic conclusion to a landmark classic rock record.
SONG MEANING: The song appears to be a hopeful plea made after an event (like a concert, "The curtain is down") has ended. The singer expresses a desire to connect with someone and asks permission to accompany them home ("Let me take you home tonight"), suggesting a longing for romance or companionship as the night concludes.
"Boston"
- TITLE: Boston
- ACTIVE: 1975–2017 (1975)
- BAND: Boston
"Feelin' Satisfied"
- TITLE: Feelin' Satisfied
- BAND: Boston
- GENRE: Hard Rock
- RELEASEDAY: November 27
- YEAR: 1979
