Don Felder -- He Wouldn't Quit the Eagles (Mini Doc)
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Don Felder his story of growing up in Florida, moving to California and then joining what was to become one of the greatest bands in rock history, The Eagles which he played lead guitar from 1974 until he was fired in 2001. He never quit or gave up. He still tours and plays music today.
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They never sounded the same without Felder. Walsh and him together just made magic happen when they played together.
They sounded like their own tribute band after Felder was fired from the Eagles. Felder was the icing on the cake.
100%
They are good friends and they brought out the very best of each other!
Their live version of Hotel California is the best guitar duel I have ever heard
I have said this before in other videos but it is worth repeating. My wife and I saw Don Felder and his band at a small Indian Casino several years ago. There were 200 fans at most at that show. Felder and his band put on a show second to none. They played as if they were in a stadium of 80,000 fans. After the show, Don stayed on stage and signed autographs and allowed fans to have their photographs taken with him. He signed my show ticket. Don Felder is a class act. Thank you Don for a wonderful show.
Good story. Thanks for sharing it!
I saw Don in Philadelphia a few years back and have yo ditto your comments!!! Go Don!!!!
Thanks for posting. I had the same piano teacher in Gaineville, FL that Stills did.
Good narration to Don's story. Thanks for posting.
It's kinda like Mick Taylor, the best stuff the Stones did in my opinion was with Mick Taylor, I can say that same thing with Don, the eagles were good before and after Don but their best stuff was with Don Felder.
I actually looked for him touring after your last comment! Well last one I read.
Felder turned the Eagles into a classic rock band. Plain and simple.
And Joe Walsh!
@@speedracer2336😊zzzzz
My mother and Don's mother both moved into the North Florida Retirement Village in Gainesville, FL at just about the same time. They became very good friends up until Don's mom passed away. I used to eat lunch with Doris and my mother and Doris would tell about Don and how he grew up in Gainesville, learned to play the guitar and became famous when he was with the Eagles. Don had given his mother, Doris, lots of his gold albums and she cherished them. When Don made trips to Paris, he would always bring back perfumes for his mother.
On a least two occasions, my mother got to have lunch with Don because he was at the retirement village to visit his mother.
I am 74 and loved, still love, the Eagles' music. Finding out from his mother and my mother what a great son he was just made me feel so good about him. I wish I had been there to have lunch with Don, his mom and my mom but I was an elementary school teacher and had zero time for such thrills.😁
Without Don Felder the Eagles would never have become that band & that song would never have seen the light of day!
I agree 100% man. I never liked Frey in the first place, and the crap they put Felder thru was absurd. Try that shit with Joe Walsh and he would just laugh at you and walk without looking back.
Jus my 2 bits guys, but I think Hotel California would have been another song, maybe even sold & made popular by another artist. But it is too unforgettable to just disappear. Many great songs by great artists, started as mere warm up exercises. Like Dust in the Wind, KANSAS. Know any legendary others ? EVH ? Slash ? Bernie ostensibly didn't feel bitter nor pushed out by his friend Don. He always wanted to play different music, not Rock. A different Eagle wanted to be a "rock star" and stepped on his own brothers, just to try to make himself look bigger. Since the day Don Felder was pushed out, him and his cousin big shot, ended the "Eagles" after The Long Run & turned a legendary band into an echo tribute, for 40+ years now. Vince Gill & Joe Walsh are the unusual & true glue that holds the band together. Even Deacon didn't want to stick around the Toxicity of DH, who has now been caught lip syncing his own old studio tracks. "Heaven & Hell" indeed.
@@in2livinit Yes the DH lip synch is sumpin elst ya know? I am talkin funny again, lol. You have made a great couple of statemente and some I agree with and others I am not sure. Gaddamn that band has baggage!
@@gib59er56 fire away Gib, I don't comment on TH-cam to be a know it all & yell at clouds.Have my thoughts on things ya, but I want to hear more & learn more about what musicians and musicologists think. This sound byte ( pun ) shoebox we've all been shoved into, and I'm offended Keybd Warrior syndrome stuff sucks. Shoot me down, tell me what you think, I'm all ears 👍🎶🎸✌️
@@in2livinit No. I will not. You actually made me think of the hypocrosy I tend to deal in. I have always said what is wrong with people is that they treat music like a sport. There is nobody keeping score here man. Music should be felt and loved by those who like a certain type and it makes for a variety of tastes and keeps chugging. But I do fall into the trap I condemn others to, by engaging is dumb stuff. Thank you for being a voice of reason and a kind voice it is. I will not fire away. I salute you man.
It's amazing how on the one hand Frey put together incredible talent, and yet later tore it apart with his fights with Leadon, Meisner, Felder and Henley. Needless to say Felder has always taken the high road, is a decent guy and class act.
Absolutely right on!
It was Henley and Frey who tried to create a false narrative about Felder being selfish and greedy. It was Henley and Frey that wouldn't perform or re group unless they got considerable more money than the other members. I lost a lot of respect for Don and Glenn for kicking Felder out of the band. He simply wanted to be included in all phases of the band but Henley and Frey wanted to be in sole control of the band. Felder later was able to sue The Eagles to the tune of around 50 million dollars, even though it was never publicized or disclosed the exact amount.
Frey simply looked out for the band, for better or worse he was all about the band. Questionable tactics indeed yes
I always thought it was a jealousy thing, Frey & Henley being jealous of Don’s talent on the guitar, slide guitar & mandolin, & writing their greatest song! IMHO 🇺🇸🙏🇮🇪
As in any other business, rock bands follow the golden rule: the ones with the gold make the rules. And particularly w rock bands, huge egos abound, even the guys wearing white hats have huge egos craving the limelight. It’s human nature. Really it’s a miracle the Eagles stayed together at all. If you think Felder wasn’t an egomaniac you’re wrong. Even the good guys have huge egos. There were ego conflicts that made the continuation with Felder and Frey together in one band untenable. Naturally, Frey would win that conflict, for Gods sake he was co-founder and co-CEO. Do you think he would get run off instead of Felder? Of course not. Happens everyday in business, popular guy gets terminated for taking too much attention away from the head honchos. Dog eat dog.
One of my favorite guitarist, he’s so incredibly talented and underrated . I think he’s brilliant! ❤🎸❤
So sorry for the infringe on your privacy. Beautiful song. How are you?
It's funny how Glenn said there's one asshole in the Eagles & Don Felder is it. He was right about the first part but I guess didn't realize he was actually describing himself not Don.
which really sucks--he was my favorite!!! he made a pretty good actor on Miami Vice etc!!
Both Frey and Henley were/are major sphincter muscles, regardless of their talent.
I didn’t shed a single tear for Frey when he passed, though I did pity him. Henley, instead of waiting until his turn in the barrel with Glenn, should have stood up for Leadon and Meisner.
Frey had issues galore.
I saw a celebrity on Howard Stern say when she was a golf drink girl, Glen didn't tip her and said "These people should learn a skill"
There is a thin line between cocky and obnoxious. Glenn and Henley both epitomized obnoxious.
Don,and Randy,my favorite Eagles.
Agree 💯%
Absolutely my friend. I saw the eagles in Australia (History of the Eagles, Frey's last performance in Australia) and it was ridiculous that when they did " take it to the limit", not one mention of Randy. They could of had vision on the big screen of him and synced it with their performance. No. Wasn't going to happen with the narcissists Frey and Henley. It was Randy's song for crying out loud.!!
Same with Hotel California. To them, Don and Randy didn't exist.
Mine too! Don & Randy Live on tour Landover Maryland 1977 is great was just on youtube
Don and Randy were by far the most talented in the group
Totally agree! Randy and Don were the best of the Eagles! I am so sorry I never saw them in person!
Without Don Felder, there would have been no Hotel California. And without this hallmark album, the Eagles might have remained little more than the soft rock country band that they had always been. Don Felder proved to be the catalyst that catapulted this band’s sound to next level, and Glenn quickly recognized it and asked him to join the band. Nothing that happened thereafter could change that.
Yet Frey fired Felder , last straw being Felder's indifference to playing for a Democrat politician that Frey liked . Nothings changed .
@John Mac Ridiculous regardless of party. Felder just wanted to enjoy playing music. He wanted to be happy. Frey couldn't have that.
So, what do we do now?
They were a band. The Eagles!
Of course,if there is a song, everyone is expected to do tbeir part.
Henley and Frey put lyrics, sang it.
Meisner played bass, felder did a great riff, iced by joe walsh, don henely again on drums.
Over all, HC is one of the best song ever!
It will be impossible for don felder to make it to number 1 and alone. So this music is the Eagles music
It's true Don Felder was a skillful guitarist it's due to Jim that eagles became the band that attracted many fans worldwide thanks to him the mega hit hotel California would never have been made without Don Felder
KK & Glen
Don Felder was and is, on top of everything else, a class guy…
Something that cannot be said of Glen and the other Don.
So true . Loved the Eagles but Henley and Frey were insufferable and self-righteous . Henley himself would be wearing orange (As would most of the 70's rockers) for having two underage drugged up girls in his house back then .
@@johnmac333 AKA "Dirty Laundry" came out of it.
Glen and Henley a couple of asses. Felder brought electricity to the Eagles and then Joe. In my opinion Felder is s and Eagle
I have a nephew who worked with Henley on a solo project as his sound engineer. I asked him what kind of person was he. Was he good to work with, was he fun to work with. And I'm quoting my nephew who answered " He's the most miserable man I've ever worked with".
@@davidsolomon7966 Well, he hasn't worked with me yet!
Don is one of the best guitarists (rock/blues) and a great guy and performer and without him it's no Eagles anymore.
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It's so sad that Frye was such an asswipe to Felder. The story goes that he was a tyrant along with Henley to a lesser extent while running the band. I can't help but think there was a bit of envy in that Frye couldn't hold a candle to Felder's ability.
@@garyaddcox8274 yes these both captains focked up their own band, so after Felder and Meisner it was no Eagles anymore
Agreed. The Eagles’ flatbed Ford has never been the same since the blowout with Glenn.
My Favorite Hotel California video is the one they made in 1977, all of that song is GREAT, but my favorite part is the last almost 5 minutes of the song with Don & Joe, They look like they're having fun...and the sound of those 2 together is just Heart Pounding GREAT
The singer/songwriter David Blue, who hired Felder to play his songs live, wrote "Outlaw Man", which the Eagles included on their "Desperado" album.
Don laid down some of the most identifiable slide parts, this side of Duane Allman. I loved Don Felder's autobiography.
Don Felder is A Great Guitarist and Musician ,his versatility ,his natural touch on Guitar and knowledge of music theory is what put the icing on the cake for The Eagles .His guitar parts on them Records are Iconic in every sense of the word , and everything he played was completely musical and complementary to whatever tracks he played on , he also really new how to dial in a great Sound and Tone .. As a player myself he is someone (along with Joe Walsh) that always got my ears they had that guitar telepathy chemistry that sounds so great when it’s done right and they we’re Bang on the money together.. The Eagles could hire anyone after he went and Steuart Smith who replaced Don in The Eagles is a very capable player ,but they we’re never quite the same in my book without Don Felder he just had that magic as a player that you just can’t quite put your finger on let alone explain, He just had it in a similar kind of way that Mick Cambell from The Heartbreakers has (Another great Player) these kind of players are the real song server’s and that’s what makes music timeless and GREAT……❤️⭐️🌞👍🏻
The Eagles would not be as big as they are without Don Felder. He had such a unique sound and feel that was perfect for their sound. Love Don and Bernie
Don Felder is so handsome. I love him ! Hugs from Chile.
I have always loved the smile on his face when he plays his fantastic solos:)
I'd just graduated high school in '78, when I caught Don & the Eagles show...their harmonies & guitar interplay were something to behold, especially in a live setting!
When they played at Northlands in Edmonton? My parents went to that show...
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July 23, 1978
Nice little doc! I am a life-long Eagles fan, and am still saddened about the departure of Don and Randy. I certainly like Timothy, but really miss seeing Don and Randy in the mix.
without Don “Fingers” Felder, there is no Hotel California.
Fingers was a great underrated guitar player.
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No eddie van halen no van halen
No slash no guns n roses
No don felder no eagles
Having learned fully the solo on Hotel California (all of them) and being a massive Joe Walsh fan…Felders riffs and style are on another level,you only realise this when you play both parts accurately…you gotta get into their skin.
Like to feed with you... Saying that you managed to configure the entire scale, I writer, and mostly rythym guitar, but boy ,my desire to play the classical proficiency , after all classical gas, is just an upbeat version of old style, hillbilly free flow style of ""gallows pole, & the likes of the, ..... Corresponding relationship with the song, hotel California, with the range of Jimmy Page in Since I've been loving you.... The point from my love of harmonica since '99 , & burnt through 3 chromatics.... If any one person can have such a concept of the scales....I'm still just a hippy with short hair.... ❤️
Thank you for sharing this story. Don Felder's playing is magical, inspiring, creative, and mesmerizing. He was the ink that put the Eagles in the map.
This is well done. Interesting and accurate.
I caught Don Felder s show in Boston. Wilbur Theater. The single best sounding show I've ever caught and I've caught just about all. He sang and referred to his old band as "The Seagulls". No animosity. Did all the killer cuts of the Eagles with no b#llsh#t.
Good job here!
Thanks Dan appreciate it. Got a few more Eagle members on the channel. Hope you check them out too. Thanks for watching.
For Frye and Henley to treat Din Felder like hired help instead of a full fledged band member is a disgrace
Don learned from one of the best Guitar players, Duane Allan. In an old interview he said he would go see Duane and he's sitting on the floor playing slide Guitar
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The music that Duane created has made him immortal, it will be appreciated for eternity. What a great man, great life. 😊
Thanks for the video. I'd love to go see Don Felder play & have a chance to meet him. I loved the Eagles coming up as a young man. To me Don Felder will always be a huge part of the Eagles.
Saw Hell Freezes Over in Denver Mile High stadium, best concert I've ever seen. Really came out of there amazed with Don Felder, what a musician!
Thank you so much for this mini doc. Will always love Don Felder
You're welcome. Thanks for watching!
As a guitar player I can say, Don Felder has excellent technique on that geetar .
Just seen him and his band in Corbin Ky… one of the best shows I’ve ever seen… being a huge Eagles fan anyway, he and band is still awesome …
…one of the best commentaries i’ve EVER had the pleasure of listening to in my entire Life.
What great talent displayed here and wonderfully perceptive work done in trubute…⁉️
EXCELLENT ⁉️⁉️👊🔥🥂
Thank you. Glad you enjoyed it
This was a very nice video about Don Felder and I always knew both he and other band members got the shaft
Which other band members got the shaft????????
Randy Meisner quit the band he wasn’t fired. Bernie Leadon left to pursue other avenues he wasn’t fired. Glenn Frey passed away he wasn’t fired.
So who other than Felder got the shaft?
At the R&R induction Glenn and Don who were the Eagles brought the whole band back.
@@imtheman4805 I think he means financially. You can look it up.
@@imtheman4805 No, Glenn and Don weren't "the Eagles". Don Felder was a full partner. Goof...
He's such a genuinely nice guy too.
My husband and I turned our daughters onto THE Eagles back in the 90’s. We still listen to them today and sing along.
Was at the Corbin Ky concert… was great to hear the old songs… huge eagles fan… him and his band were just awesome!
I like Mr Felder. His book is a excellent read. Thanks for posting.
You're very welcome.
The eagles were one of my all-time favorite bands never got to see them live wished I could’ve. The music in the 70s was so great. The guitar work was beautiful I wanted to learn how to play guitar all of these bands inspired me the Beatles were long gone but they still inspired me. I think George Harrison was one of the greatest guitars that ever lived so was Felder so it was Walch and so was John Fogarty from Creedence Clearwater revival. These guys were my inspiration to play guitar, I felt really bad when Glenn past stay away I thought the Eagles would never be the same again and I don’t think they will be Glenn Frey loved by many and missed by millions may he rest in peace I try to learn as much as I can about my favorite musicians I appreciate this video. Thanks so much. Have a great day.🎸😎😄🎸🎼🎶🎵💖
There a "millenium?" Documentary that covers the Eagles complete history with interviews from most of band members. I like it but it does show how Henley and Frey in all of their egomaniacal selves 😊were problematic and it tiptoes around hotel California true story. It was about cocaine and their abuse of over the 70s.
Thank you for a great VLOG. The stories been told many times, however learned some new details from you. My brother played guitar for Randy post Engles. It was certainly more than money for Randy.
You're welcome! Thank you for watching and commenting. I appreciate it. I have been working on a video for Randy today believe it or not...and should have it out in a few more days here.
I caught them on the long run tour and they were excellent, outstanding, whatever their problems were it didn't affect that concert.
The Lord has a way of guiding each of our lives and leading us where we belong. Don Felder "belonged" in the Eagles, and still does. It's too bad Henley and Felder couldn't see what was obvious. Selfishness, Greed, and Pride are just a few of the ways he can lead us astray and take us away, or cause others to use these powers to keep us from our divine talents. It truly saddens me that Frey and Felder let their pride take away one of the most talented rock guitarists in the world from the best rock/country-rock bands ever. How many great songs have we missed out on because of greed and pride couldn't be over-come. It's too bad that the pride refuses to be left behind for one great last conference to be arranged that Henley would shake hands and embrace an old friend for the fan's sake. They deserve it and so does Felder. How great to see and hear Felder and Walsh make magic once or twice more.
They weren’t long-haired kids from California.
Frey was from Michigan, Henley from Texas, Meisner was from Nebraska and Leadon was from Minnesota.
That isn't what he was talking about. Listen a little closer next time. He was talking about the band. And they did all have long hair back when it was just starting to become cool in the country rock scene. Frey always introduced them as The Eagles from Los Angles California.
Timothy B was from California...
@@ttgone1135 I did listen and they still weren’t from California. He implied that was where they hailed from.
Frey said what he said because it sounded good.
jimmy5634 Would’ve been nice if you included time stamp.
You Sir did a nice job of piecing this together. Business is full of Demons and Angels, and to cast your dead set vote on who is which can drag you away from enjoying the joy that music brings. I’m glad I watched all 21 mins. Plus as there is no Heartache tonight just a Peaceful easy feeling. Bravo 👏
Well thank you I do appreciate it. Glad you enjoyed it. Hope you subscribe and watch more of the videos on my channel.
My brother has stage IV Prostate Cancer. We love the Eagles and both play guitar, and it helps as music therapy. We played the Hotel California solo on Facebook. Later that day Don Felders girl friend showed it to Don. Don was impressed and sent me a personal message to invite my brother and I as special guests to his show. We will be seeing him next weekend. Looking forward for my brother to meet Don in person!
Don is a great guy! Enjoy the show!
Still hoping Don and Joe will make an album someday.
I saw Don a few years ago
Wonderful show, great conversations and Don’s voice was up to par - not Henley level but nice.
I really appreciate his calm demeanor, respect his going his own way and not doing the everything for the money Eagles touring machine. Classy guy. HIs playing was one of the key unsung parts of Eagles.
He Looks great, acts fresh and enthused - all the better for him
Loved your appreciation video and learned a lot on his past , thanks
Bravo
Thanks. Glad you enjoyed it!
Don felder can flat out play... Got to read his book..Very interrsting
Going to see Don this Saturday 8/5/2023. Long live rock & roll.
No doubt Felder gave the eagles that hard rock sound they were wanting players come and go with bands but Don Felder is a class act musician and his influence with the band is undeniable also RIP randy meisner another great one we lost
Glenn Frey was in the middle of almost every conflict the band ever had. Glenn with Randy. Glenn with Felder. Glenn with Henley.
Correctomundo! 😂👍
Absolutely Sandra
And which Eagle died first? That's right.
Common-denominator....🤔
Already Gone, best Eagles ever.
I saw Felder and his band a few years ago in Syracuse. He put on an excellent show. He was followed by Lynyrd Skynrd whose only original member at that show was Gary Rossington. Felder blew them away, and I went there to see LS.
Nice job! As a life long fan, found this very interesting
Awesome, thank you!
Don Felder is my favorite!❤
No Don FELDER, No Hotel California PERIOD
Plain and simple, Don Felder's ability on the guitar elevated the Eagles from being a good band to being one of the great bands of the era.
Loved the way you told this story! Liked and subscribed!
Thanks Roger I appreciate it!
Love ❤️ Felder!
BRILLIANT DOC ...........
You forgot to mention Felder's contribution to the movie Heavy Metal with a song of the same name (Take A Ride) Sammy Hagar as well with Heavy Metal. Enjoy your mini docs very much and subscribed.🎸🥃
Thanks for watching and subscribing. I appreciate it!
Yes the best 👌
“The music business is a cruel and shallow money trench, a long plastic hallway where thieves and pimps run free, and good men die like dogs. There's also a negative side.”
― Hunter S. Thompson
Long Live Gonzo Journalism! ❤ 🎉
Enjoyed your low-key VO. Was pleasant to listen too, articulate, and moved fast enough to hold interest, but not so fast that you don’t catch what’s being said. A real art to being good at VO
Thanks I appreciate it. Glad you enjoyed it!
With Frey gone, I wonder why Walsh and Felder don't have a reunion and create something memorable. Either for fun or charity, I'd pay to see it.
I would too!
I have your answer.
Henley is a petty fuck who told Joe Walsh that if he hung out with Felder, he would be banished from playing in any more tours.
Geez...Joe let his boss tell him who he can and can't hang with.
It's sad that Joe caved into that shit!
I read Felder’s book, while Henley and Frey hated each other, they weren’t going to listen to any “carp” from Felder. Joe and Timothy didn’t want to be anywhere near a fight, so Felder was kick out. So that said, I doubt Joe would play with Felder and take the chance of being dropped from further tours by Henley, who wasn’t a real nice guy.
Absolutely agree, with your opinion on the Eagles Thank You for another Great upload!
You're welcome! Appreciate your support.
FANTASTIC NARRATOR ✌️💓 and VERY WELL WRITTEN!
Thank you kindly! I appreciate it!
I always wished that Leadon, Meisner, and Felder started a bsnd of their own...
That would have been cool if they had!!
God bless you Don!
I like the neutral tone of your videos and the comprehensive research.
It is better to be an stray dog than to be a dead lion....that was Don Felder.
He enjoy life 'til now while other's rest asleep.
If you want to hear Felder's personal take on his split from the Eagles, there's a video on here of an appearance he did on Howard Stern's show. It's less than an hour in length, worth the listen if you want his side of the story on his time with the Eagles.
River Doc's really puts it out there. Great story telling at its very rock and roll best.
Thank you. Much appreciated.
Definitely the most underrated member.
I saw him play at Mill Race Park in Columbus, In. ( my hometown) 2 or 3 yrs. ago. It was a great show. So he and Ronnie Van Zant and most of the rest of the Skynrds must have been coming up in the same area at roughly the same time.
Don Felder's Heavy Metal song is my favorite of the Heavy Metal's songs. Blue Oyster Cult & Sammy Hagar versions aren't as heavy. I'm sorry to say I have not seen Don Felder live.
Hagar and Felder's "Heavy Metal" songs are two completely different tunes! Sammy didn't cover him.
@@lylecampbell9036 I know that, I know that.
The guitar playing of Don Felder, in Hotel California is the best.
Thank you for this great documentary about on of by heroes Don Felder. I'm as much of a fan of Don the person as I am Don the great musician. You talk about paying dues, Don is the poster man for it. Being a fantastic player, writer and person are rare traits in on singular person. I hope to get to see him and his band. If anyone has the chance, check out Don's book most libraries have it or will get it for you.
You're welcome! Glad you enjoyed it.
He was my favorite ❤️
So I just finished reading Heaven and Hell - Don F's memoir and his time in the Eagles. I was really surprised by how "The Gods", as he said it, (Frey and Henley) would have secret meetings with Azoff and he never had any idea of what transpired in the meetings. It sends a message that nobody's else's input mattered, that maybe they were doing underhanded and illegal dealings that no one was supposed to know about, there was no transparency on what each member was owed monetarily even though with the forming of Eagles Ltd. everyone was supposed to get their fair share of monies, and Felder mentioned that there were no more band meetings, which should have continued.
During the 60 Minutes Australia interview, (it's also on TH-cam) it was mentioned that it was the drugs, alcohol and egos that got in the way and tore up the band. Probably also the lack of sleep and lack of vacations added to the stress. What a shame.
Excellent synopsis ❤
Felder belongs back in the Eagles.
Top notch!
I read Don's book when it came out. I haven't listened to the Eagles since.
Henley and Frey are responsible for Eagles breaking apart. Their strong egos were partly the reason that they were so massively successful and mostly the reason that they crashed. I wouldn’t have been happy working with such abrasive personalities as theirs, but there can be no denying that they wrote some of the best songs ever recorded. I think it would feel very bittersweet to be a part of such a legacy. On one hand, the band was unquestionably a once in a lifetime phenomenon, being treated as godlike among the masses. On the other hand, the band belonged to Don Henley and Glenn Frey, and they were difficult to work with at best. I’d very much dislike having that pair of fantastic yet egotistical individuals looming over me as I tried to get inside of the project and appreciate the magnitude of the band’s status in the industry. In a way it may have been easier to deal with if Henley and Frey were just good at their craft, which would possibly leave the rest of the band with a little bit of leverage to tell them to go fly a kite. But the fact is those two were extraordinarily talented and working with them was going to produce absolutely top quality, world renowned results by default. Henley and Frey couldn’t write a terrible song if they tried to. Some artists are just like that by nature. Listening to the albums Hotel California and The Long Run is is analogous to taking a trip into the upper stratosphere of musical excellence. I’ll never become tired of listening to Sad Cafe, The Last Resort, New Kid In Town, Pretty Maids All In A Row, Try And Love Again, In The City, and so on. Those songs are sublime and are very well situated at the summit of musical achievement.
Very well said and I think you nailed the whole Eagle situation spot on.
i'm with The Dude when it comes to the eagles.
I got to see the Eagles in 2008 . There was a guitarist sorta in the side lines doing a lot of the solos and He did a great job . Long road out of Eden is a great cd Steuart Smith is the guy I believe and he teamed up with a band that is a cover band of the Eagles .
And he’s still gorgeous.
Duane Allman was always awed by Johnny Winter's Slide playing.
Your band commentaries are good. I really enjoy them.
Thanks. Glad you like them!
Yeah I grew up in Orlando just a short drive up the road .seen him in the early 80s
I am an Eagles fan, but have always been aware that the group, without having taken on Mr Felder…would never have taken on the incredible popularity that the band enjoyed…..once they had reached the pinnacle they took the one man that had gave the band their punch into the stratosphere and drop kicked him to the curb. And that was a shame it seemed classless but it’s hard to rock democratically…..but as far as Don Felder is concerned……Everybody Knows
Obviously the in-fighting is legendary when it comes to the Eagles. Touring, drugs, success is a lot of pressure and often leads to that. I think they were all guilty at one time or another. The problem I've always had with their break up and all the other shit is how Joe Walsh has treated Don Felder. Joe and Don were really good friends and since has said nothing in support of Don. Maybe he knows where his bread is buttered, but still, not cool. Don arguably wrote the music for their biggest hit and one of the greatest songs of all time and deserves more respect than that.
I get where you're coming from on Joe. But still understand why he had to back off. Joe is still a "hired hand sideman" with the Eagles. Not knowing exactly how much but Don is still a part owner in the company. Joe would have been booted if he would have stuck up for Don and left flat. Don had that signed contract to fall back on..Joe had nothing. It was a bad situation for sure between two friends. Thanks for watching and your comment!
@@RiverDocs Have to point out that Joe did quite well with the James Gang and as a solo artist, it´s not like he would end up in the Poor House if he had been booted. I mean......"what is the price of friendship?" Correct me if I am wrong but was it not Don who got Joe into rehab? I call that being a good friend!
@@markwarnberg9504 Well we are just going to have to agree to disagree. Don drove him to rehab, but anyone who goes to rehab and completes it like Joe did only goes because they want to,not because someone "gets" them to go...and Joe may have done well with the James Gang, but remember that was back in the late 60's very early 70's and you can't come close to comparing that to the money you are talking about that he made with the Eagles up to today..not even close. So again I understand the situation, and your side of it, but Joe did what he had to do to keep his job. Felder had the hammer on Frey and Henley with his contract..Joe had nothing. Even Felder said he understands this and doesn't hold it against Joe. And like I said we can agree to disagree on this point as I agree with what Joe did. I have a lot of friends but I can't think of any I would of gave up my job and retirement for, especially when they already had theirs under contract.
@@RiverDocs "Joe is still a 'Hired hand' to the Eagles". That is _exactly_ what Joe has said in several interviews. He apparently didn't care to get involved in personality problems. Seems like a good way to thrive in any job.
There are essentially ZERO pop bands who have ever stayed together before, during, and after their chart peak. Rolling Stones, a multi billion dollar corporation, hate each other. They have offices 13 floors apart. They don't play or record together without contracts and riders. "The Who", "CSN", and countless others, are similar. Ultra long living "The Moody Blues" have had several personnel changes. So has Genesis, Foreigner, the LA Philharmonic, and eleventy-gazillion CraigsList garage bands. Even the Beatles weren't the original lineup before they enjoyed their four years of charts.
Musicians are no different than doctors, lawyers, carpenters, fry cooks. They learn a skill, then they work at a job that generates income so they can buy a home and raise a family. It's not about four kids in a garage having fun. It's about a multi billion dollar corporation, with hundreds or thousands of employees. It's no more expectable for any musician to remain at this or that employer than it would be for you remain working at Taco Bell for the rest of your occupational life.
One argument point - I find it really hard to believe that Joe Walsh was working without a contract. That's really unheard of in the music industry, even for union scale gigs or less. Nobody in Hollywood goes to work for tens of millions of dollars, without a contract. The union, Joe's management agency, and the "Eagles LTD Corporation" would not allow it.
Gelder and Walsh, the best.
Great video, very insightful and well presented. I've always enjoyed Don's massive influence with the Eagles
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I seen the Eagles 4 times in the early 70's. In my opinion, they ceased being the Eagles when Bernie and Randy quit. Randy had the best voice, and Bernie brought the country and bluegrass sound. Their sound completely changed. I didn't care much for them after that. I did see them on the "history of the Eagles" tour, around 2014 or 15 (I think). My brother bought me the tickets. It was ok.
Just a side note, I'm not saying they sucked or anything. They were all great musicians, and Don Felder is a great guitar player.
I totally understand where you are coming from about the sound changing. Thanks for watching and your comment! Hope you subscribe to the channel.
Really nice job with this documentary. Beast wishes to you.
Thanks, you. Wishing you the best also!
They should have forced out Glenn Frey back in the 70's and the band would have done even better, he was the ass, and cheap. Felder Henley & Walsh were the real talent in the band
Great guitarist. Thank you.
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Saw him one time in an interview. Said he was still a shareholder in Eagles Ltd. Even though he wasn’t a band member, he was still, to this day, reaping his part of the profits. Said he was being paid very well to not play in the band.
Caught Don Felder in 2020. Great show and affordable compared to Eagle shows. Respect
The Eagles were doing fine before Felder and Walsh but they would not have achieved "classic rock icon" status with their original line-up.
I love the eagles especially Hotel California
I really enjoyed this video. Thanks. 😊❤
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