*Sniiiiiiff* Ahhhhh...The smell of Coppertone suntan lotion, motorcycle fumes, Bondo, and BBQ chicken. It's June, 1978 in Detroit and this song is on rotation on the local WLLZ FM station. It's blaring on my Dad's Panasonic cassette radio. He and his buddies are working on their motorcycles and cars in the street, laughing and drinking. The occasional smell of strong weed pierces through the hot wind. Me and my brothers along with friends from around the neighborhood are taking turns jumping off the porch into the Doughboy swimming pool. It's summer and about 97 degrees outside. After that we play a game or two of Jarts. My new Huffy bicycle stands at attention on it's kickstand, shining in the sun. It's chrome reflecting the deep blue sky. What a time it was to be alive. I miss you dad.
1st time I ever heard this song I had just got back from deployment in the marine corps. My best friend shipped out a week before me and he was at the airport waiting on me. Needless to say the party was on. He has since passed on and I always think about him when I hear this. GREAT SONG. ROCK ON JOE...........
A few years ago I watched a program that Joe was jamming with Hall and Oates in their backyard studio. Joe was still killing it! Awesome! Keep rolling, Joe Walsh!!
Takes me back to '78 too. On my first summer job, 6$ an hour. Three summers later I bought a 2500sq ft. house and met a Christian girl that never even spoke to another man before, and married her the very next year. Supported her and our 2 kids on just one salary while she watched the children. Just sold the house a month ago for 2.6 million dollars and my mom just passed so I got her home which was already payed off. God damn, I had life hard as hell. I really wish my kids knew how much harder it was back then, I wish they would work harder, they own no homes and have no wife or children yet, try to tell me they live paycheck to paycheck and can't afford food. I told them, find help somewhere else! That's what I had to do! My mother never left me anything. These kids have it way too easy and I get worked up. But then, I listen to this song and it takes me all back.
@@AlaborJintaMost of the music of tools catalog was written by me an impromptu speeches making it up as I went along spontaneously. Also many Santana songs, the first white stripes album in the first Red of fan fleet album in the first awolnation album and York's Utopia album we're all created by me by saying so
The best part of this whole album must’ve been recording the line, “Uh oh, here comes a flock of wah-wahs” followed by everyone else in studio saying “wah” a bunch of times.
I had always rather hear the studio version. I dont want to be distracted by screaming. I WANT TO HEAR THIS FREAKING GREAT GUITARIST! Joe, i love this song. Thank you!
A masterful mix!!! One of the best rock tunes in every way. Performance, all the different guitar overdubs, done so carefully and precisely. ALL INSTRUMENTS in fact are mixed so well... defines top notch American sound and production. Perfect for the FM waves then and now.
*"Life's Been Good"* *Joe Walsh* I have a mansion, forget the price Ain't never been there, they tell me it's nice I live in hotels, tear out the walls I have accountants pay for it all They say I'm crazy but I have a good time I'm just looking for clues at the scene of the crime Life's been good to me so far My Maserati does one-eighty-five I lost my license, now I don't drive I have a limo, ride in the back I lock the doors in case I'm attacked I'm makin' records, my fans they can't wait They write me letters, tell me I'm great So I got me an office, gold records on the wall Just leave a message, maybe I'll call Lucky I'm sane after all I've been through (Everybody say, "I'm cool, " "He's cool") I can't complain but sometimes I still do Life's been good to me so far I go to parties sometimes until four It's hard to leave when you can't find the door It's tough to handle this fortune and fame Everybody's so different, I haven't changed They say I'm lazy but it takes all my time (Everybody say, "Oh yeah, " "Oh yeah") I keep on goin' guess I'll never know why Life's been good to me so far ....uh oh, here comes a flock of wah-wahs
Just adding to my 70s playlist, doing my research and came across this. Added it immediately 👍 Im an 80s baby, so it brings me joy to find a gem from the old world thats still as fresh as the day it was made 😎
I was at the eagles concert last night and my god how fantastic and polished these guys where I'm just in awe , when I heard this song live something happened to me when I heard the guitar solo it was powerful ,joe you are a crazy ol bastd ,,🤣and one hell of a musician, thank you.
This hit from Joe Walsh went to #12 on the Top 40 charts and to #6 on the Cash Box charts. It went to #11 in Canada, #13 in Ireland, #14 in the United Kingdom, and to #32 in New Zealand. This came out as a solo hit during his time with The Eagles. In a special edition of Rolling Stone magazine's tribute to The Eagles, this hit made the Beyond the Eagles list, along with Rocky Mountain Way and Funk #49 when he was with The James Gang. I saw The Eagles in May 2003 at the Colonial Life Arena in Columbia, SC. They performed this.
The last time I saw the Eagles was 2009 in Auburn hills and it was still one of the best shows the Eagles had even as good as 1980 in Detroit and in 2000 in Chicago. This band is the best American country/rock band ever and no one has come close to a pure non theatrical performance I have ever seen. No special stage props ,fancy lighting and just pure music
The 1980 stage antics of Glenn and Don Felder is one of the most entertaining side shows ever. I wonder who won that one? I would really like to know why Glenn said no more Eagles and Don Henley said that the Eagles would get back together when hell freezes over. I'm sure glad hell finally froze over in 1994!
Maseratis must've been popular among American Hard Rock Guitarists back in the 1970s. Ted Nugent himself also sang about one on his song "Wango Tango".
So, has anyone here ever heard the song "Mama Told Me Not to Come"?? Reminds me of this. My late son's favorite band, The Eagles. Miss him and all his rocker friends.....Thank you music lovers....
I have a mansion but forget the price Ain't never been there, they tell me it's nice I live in hotels, tear out the walls I have accountants, pay for it all They say I'm crazy but I have a have a good time I'm just looking for clues at the scene of the crime Life's been good to me so far My Maseratti does one-eighty-five I lost my license, now I don't drive I have a limo, ride in the back I lock the doors in case I'm attacked I'm making records, my fans they can't wait They write me letters, tell me I'm great So I got me an office, gold records on the wall Just leave a message, maybe I'll call Lucky I'm sane after all I've been through (Everybody say I'm cool, he's cool) I can't complain but sometimes I still do Life's been good to me so…
Its a tough world out there.... I digress The water will you do you no harm Drop me in the water... A thousand garage bands started in the early 80s Because of this tune...
Ok youtube im taking a tripe down memorie lane this is so sweet o love your choice you have picked thank you so much i really needed this right now i just lost my sister a couple of months ago vicky she was my best friend just 1yr older than i we did everything together and ee love music ee grew up on all these song you are bring great memories to me as im still in morning thank you im finally smiling again
Hi i just wanted to thank you again for being so supportive and following me on my Journey. I love inspiring and encouraging others. People like you help me to keep showing up! Hope you are having an amazing day👋👋
Can't wait to unpack my records and record player and get to some real jamming again. This album is probs one of my favorites for just sitting with a glass of whiskey.
I just saw Joe Walsh on ‘The Connors!’ His character, Jesse, was TOO funny & SOOO Joe Walsh! Every scene with John Goodman was like . . . a Joe Walsh song 🎸 CLASSIC ✨
(Cue an apocalyptic montage of a city block being destroyed by a horde of the living dead...) (This song plays on screen and kicks ass while the opening minutes of the film are shown to a captive audience...) (Ash Williams arrives in his OG car from Evil Dead as he emerges from the chaos...) (Movie Title-Evil Dead: Resurrection) (Directed by Sam Raimi)
We were at the Santa Monica civic centre . What is so funny to me that Joe was wearing red silk pants. I was my be wearing a red silk jacket and Joe asked me if he could "borrow" it for his next session. Haven't seen it since. Oh what a wonderful time!
Keith Moon reaLLy took Joe under his wing back in the day , I'm GLad Joe found Santa Cruz isLand . . .Nowadays Joe plays better than ever ! I was at the EagLes concert Ladt month at the FabuLousForum in IngLewood CaLifornia and he was having so much fun on stage ! ! ! When they played this song Joe was making wild faces and bending notes on the soLo . . .Life's Been Good to Joe , no doubt !
Been hearing the Dirty Heads’ take on this song on the radio lately (alternative station). It’s an okay version (it’s not a direct cover, but still has most of the elements of the original, set to more of a reggae sound), but it’s missing some of the more quirky characteristics of the original (like the acoustic guitar riff that introduces the vocal parts). I still prefer the original!
Hi i just wanted to thank you again for being so supportive and following me on my Journey. I love inspiring and encouraging others. People like you help me to keep showing up! Hope you are having an amazing day👋👋
“I cant complain, but sometimes i still do.” Great line
@@admtech69 haha
this mans litterly help my thumb b sawed back on, met him in westcherster ny hospital, i couldn’t thank him enough. he’s a great man
*_"Man invented language to satisfy his deep need to complain."_*
Lilly Tomlin
I say that line a lot
"Its hard to leave when you can't find the door."
That's like, the best line ever
So true!!😂
Then you hear the door close after that line
Followed closely by: “They say I’m lazy, but it takes all my time” 🤣
This entire song has the best lyrics.
"Pick up the dog doo. Hope that it's hard." (RUFF RUFF)
Classic line from another song!
Best lyric ever... "I can't complain but sometimes I still do!"
"well she's built like a car/she's got a hubcap diamond star halo"
OR
"I don't know where but she sends me there"
(i can't decide lol)
PM's get me like that foo
Lol
Next song for you
@@propagandalfx1976 t rex a joke compared to JW
@@patcaviezel3849 apples and oranges man
This was my husband Craig's favorite song, he suddenly passed away 3 years ago 😢 Every time I hear it, I think of him automatically ❤
My sincere condolences. ❤️
My sincere condolences 🙏
Same with my dad. It's his birthday today and I just wanna listen to it and have a good cry
But Seriously Folks… I’m Just Happy To Still Be Alive
*Sniiiiiiff* Ahhhhh...The smell of Coppertone suntan lotion, motorcycle fumes, Bondo, and BBQ chicken. It's June, 1978 in Detroit and this song is on rotation on the local WLLZ FM station. It's blaring on my Dad's Panasonic cassette radio. He and his buddies are working on their motorcycles and cars in the street, laughing and drinking. The occasional smell of strong weed pierces through the hot wind. Me and my brothers along with friends from around the neighborhood are taking turns jumping off the porch into the Doughboy swimming pool. It's summer and about 97 degrees outside. After that we play a game or two of Jarts. My new Huffy bicycle stands at attention on it's kickstand, shining in the sun. It's chrome reflecting the deep blue sky. What a time it was to be alive. I miss you dad.
Yeahhh but did you catch any Lawn Darts ?
@@duanegeorges9339ahh, how I miss lawn darts
@@duanegeorges9339 You weren't suppose to catch them! HA
❤Ahhh...what a great song 🎵 and comment 🤘
I was born in May 1978. Obviously this song was created to warn you all about me
1st time I ever heard this song I had just got back from deployment in the marine corps. My best friend shipped out a week before me and he was at the airport waiting on me.
Needless to say the party was on. He has since passed on and I always think about him when I hear this.
GREAT SONG. ROCK ON JOE...........
🍻 Semper Fi!
A few years ago I watched a program that Joe was jamming with Hall and Oates in their backyard studio. Joe was still killing it! Awesome! Keep rolling, Joe Walsh!!
Ooh rah.....go sit down order follower. Grow a real pair.
Spent many nights round a smokey bar with my dad, i always picture him singing it.
They took my license, now I don't drive ‼️ this man spittin'🙌🏾
Bought the album on the strength of this song haven't had any regrets since I bought it in the 1970's.
I saw Joe Walsh perform this in concert in 2021. He’s amazing
Saw this live with the Eagles that year, Joe rocked that show.
And not to mention one of the best guitarist ever
Was lucky enough to see Joe on the same bill as The Eagles The Beach Boys and Elton John at Wembley 1975 ........ great day
Fits 90% of the rock and rollers out there!
Takes me back to the summer of 78 and my first summer job I remember this dominated the radio and rightfully so... it still rocks today in 2021 .
Takes me back to '78 too. On my first summer job, 6$ an hour. Three summers later I bought a 2500sq ft. house and met a Christian girl that never even spoke to another man before, and married her the very next year. Supported her and our 2 kids on just one salary while she watched the children. Just sold the house a month ago for 2.6 million dollars and my mom just passed so I got her home which was already payed off.
God damn, I had life hard as hell. I really wish my kids knew how much harder it was back then, I wish they would work harder, they own no homes and have no wife or children yet, try to tell me they live paycheck to paycheck and can't afford food. I told them, find help somewhere else! That's what I had to do! My mother never left me anything. These kids have it way too easy and I get worked up.
But then, I listen to this song and it takes me all back.
Joe Walsh not only is he a great guitar player he is a master songwriter....
This takes a whole Lotta living to write
actually it doesnt
Great point!
@@AlaborJintaMost of the music of tools catalog was written by me an impromptu speeches making it up as I went along spontaneously. Also many Santana songs, the first white stripes album in the first Red of fan fleet album in the first awolnation album and York's Utopia album we're all created by me by saying so
One of best combinations of instruments ever. Good to see Joe is still around
Yeah this song just came out.
1978 what good times!!
They say I'm crazy but I have a good time is my mantra❤❤❤❤❤
And I thought Jimmy Buffet wrote good lyrics....Joe Walsh is a musical god
The best part of this whole album must’ve been recording the line, “Uh oh, here comes a flock of wah-wahs” followed by everyone else in studio saying “wah” a bunch of times.
YES!!
I've heard this song probably 1000 times no joke, but literally never heard that! It is epic
Love this part!!!!
@@abbigaravet5116idk if that's technically part of the song though, or if it's an "in between" clip before the next track on the album....🤔
Sounds like something a kindergartner would come up with
@@resetsetmefree478 im pretty sure this is the last track of the album, probably just a way to pay homage to the production crew in a way
I had always rather hear the studio version. I dont want to be distracted by screaming. I WANT TO HEAR THIS FREAKING GREAT GUITARIST! Joe, i love this song. Thank you!
Joe Walsh is the best slide guitarists ever
A masterful mix!!! One of the best rock tunes in every way. Performance, all the different guitar overdubs, done so carefully and precisely. ALL INSTRUMENTS in fact are mixed so well... defines top notch American sound and production. Perfect for the FM waves then and now.
I love the guitar on this. One of my faves.
*"Life's Been Good"*
*Joe Walsh*
I have a mansion, forget the price
Ain't never been there, they tell me it's nice
I live in hotels, tear out the walls
I have accountants pay for it all
They say I'm crazy but I have a good time
I'm just looking for clues at the scene of the crime
Life's been good to me so far
My Maserati does one-eighty-five
I lost my license, now I don't drive
I have a limo, ride in the back
I lock the doors in case I'm attacked
I'm makin' records, my fans they can't wait
They write me letters, tell me I'm great
So I got me an office, gold records on the wall
Just leave a message, maybe I'll call
Lucky I'm sane after all I've been through
(Everybody say, "I'm cool, " "He's cool")
I can't complain but sometimes I still do
Life's been good to me so far
I go to parties sometimes until four
It's hard to leave when you can't find the door
It's tough to handle this fortune and fame
Everybody's so different, I haven't changed
They say I'm lazy but it takes all my time
(Everybody say, "Oh yeah, " "Oh yeah")
I keep on goin' guess I'll never know why
Life's been good to me so far
....uh oh, here comes a flock of wah-wahs
You can't argue with
a sick mind...
They only made one
and...
He played guitar....
A true American!
Even tho I wasn't born in the 70s my mom was and she played this in the car every time we were on long trips and it gives my comfort nostalgia
Sweetie, I was born in the fifties and I still think this album is one of the iconic rock albums ever. Keep an open mind girl!
Theme from the boat weirdos is amazing
This came out when I was coming of age. So awesome this is one when I heard it for the first time. That's when I really wanted to be a rockstar!
Summer 2022: This song
Summer 2024: This song
Just adding to my 70s playlist, doing my research and came across this. Added it immediately 👍
Im an 80s baby, so it brings me joy to find a gem from the old world thats still as fresh as the day it was made 😎
Love that guitar sound Joe. Nobody does it better!
I was at the eagles concert last night and my god how fantastic and polished these guys where I'm just in awe , when I heard this song live something happened to me when I heard the guitar solo it was powerful ,joe you are a crazy ol bastd ,,🤣and one hell of a musician, thank you.
The original members are all 74 or 75 years old. They are still rockin' and sound phenomenal. Saw them in April. It was a fantastic show!
Saw them Monday 9/11/23. Still got it. Harmonies like a laser beam.
This... actually sounds really damn good for youtube on a tv as a monitor.
It's a good mix. Probably straight from the masters.
Still a classic!
Baker Street and this, defined a time.
This hit from Joe Walsh went to #12 on the Top 40 charts and to #6 on the Cash Box charts. It went to #11 in Canada, #13 in Ireland, #14 in the United Kingdom, and to #32 in New Zealand. This came out as a solo hit during his time with The Eagles. In a special edition of Rolling Stone magazine's tribute to The Eagles, this hit made the Beyond the Eagles list, along with Rocky Mountain Way and Funk #49 when he was with The James Gang. I saw The Eagles in May 2003 at the Colonial Life Arena in Columbia, SC. They performed this.
The Eagles should have kept him more busy with song writing but Glenn and Don were the only ones who got to write most of the time
The last time I saw the Eagles was 2009 in Auburn hills and it was still one of the best shows the Eagles had even as good as 1980 in Detroit and in 2000 in Chicago. This band is the best American country/rock band ever and no one has come close to a pure non theatrical performance I have ever seen. No special stage props ,fancy lighting and just pure music
The 1980 stage antics of Glenn and Don Felder is one of the most entertaining side shows ever. I wonder who won that one? I would really like to know why Glenn said no more Eagles and Don Henley said that the Eagles would get back together when hell freezes over. I'm sure glad hell finally froze over in 1994!
Just saw them at the beginning of April and Joe performed this song. I love this song! It is truly a fun song. It makes me smile!
Maseratis must've been popular among American Hard Rock Guitarists back in the 1970s. Ted Nugent himself also sang about one on his song "Wango Tango".
Nah just exotic … no one had one
he’s cool 😎
That last minute of the song genuinely surprised me.
My mother used to jam to this.way cool.thank you!
So, has anyone here ever heard the song "Mama Told Me Not to Come"?? Reminds me of this. My late son's favorite band, The Eagles. Miss him and all his rocker friends.....Thank you music lovers....
Three Dog Night from Australia wrote that song.
Yeah, Corey was from Buffalo, Chuck from Manhattan and Danny was an Irish to America immigrant.
@@geoffreykent3051 They sang a cover of the song. Randy Newman wrote it. Great song.
@@geoffreykent3051 Randy Newman wrote “Mama Told Me Not to Come”.
@@geoffreykent3051 Three Dog Night just sang it Actually Corey Wells sang it Newman wrote it.
geetar magician joe walsh. This is my "I'm drunk as hell song that I play on the jukebox at the bar"song!
Love this song joe Walsh u da man
We’re going backwards in time now with this one.
I remembered this song somehow towards the end because of the guitars and listening to Joe Walsh sing.
Great song and amazing singer!
I loved being a teenager in the 70s the music the muscle cars the erb
Rock on Joe!!
I have a mansion but forget the price
Ain't never been there, they tell me it's nice
I live in hotels, tear out the walls
I have accountants, pay for it all
They say I'm crazy but I have a have a good time
I'm just looking for clues at the scene of the crime
Life's been good to me so far
My Maseratti does one-eighty-five
I lost my license, now I don't drive
I have a limo, ride in the back
I lock the doors in case I'm attacked
I'm making records, my fans they can't wait
They write me letters, tell me I'm great
So I got me an office, gold records on the wall
Just leave a message, maybe I'll call
Lucky I'm sane after all I've been through
(Everybody say I'm cool, he's cool)
I can't complain but sometimes I still do
Life's been good to me so…
Its a tough world out there....
I digress
The water will you do you no harm
Drop me in the water...
A thousand garage bands started in the early 80s
Because of this tune...
Thx joe
Besides Rap I love Rock this songs awesome! Guitars bad A!
That flock of weh wehs have multiplied and now they’re everywhere.
Class of 90 Lake Travis❤
Ok youtube im taking a tripe down memorie lane this is so sweet o love your choice you have picked thank you so much i really needed this right now i just lost my sister a couple of months ago vicky she was my best friend just 1yr older than i we did everything together and ee love music ee grew up on all these song you are bring great memories to me as im still in morning thank you im finally smiling again
Hang in there.
Slept but never stayed
my Pops...JCL❤ I love you, Dad!
Love this song..
Love ❤️ this song 🎵 ❤️
Hi i just wanted to thank you again for being so supportive and following me on
my Journey. I love inspiring and encouraging others. People like you help me to keep showing up! Hope you are having an amazing day👋👋
Thank you, Joe. Still love you.
The Summer of 1978. Aahh! 🥰🇺🇸
When I hear "OK, Boomer" I just laugh and laugh. Kid, you don't know the half of it, and you never will. 🏄🏝️🍻
Can't wait to unpack my records and record player and get to some real jamming again. This album is probs one of my favorites for just sitting with a glass of whiskey.
Good times. Not enough of them nowadays
Amazing song love Joe Walsh!
This jams sooooooooo hard!!!
I just saw Joe Walsh on ‘The Connors!’ His character, Jesse, was TOO funny & SOOO Joe Walsh! Every scene with John Goodman was like . . . a Joe Walsh song 🎸 CLASSIC ✨
Pardon the pun but this man was instrumental in my picking up a guitar for the first time.
49yrs ago.
LOL!!! Tthe ending is the best part.
"UH-OH.....HERE COMES A FLOCK OF WANH-WANH'S!!!!!"
Love that hidden track!!!
Definitely in the top 5.....
People, ! it's not just about the noet
Can't watch anything without a million commercials anymore 😂 Can't wait for a TH-cam competitor to come along
Definitely the best eagle
(Cue an apocalyptic montage of a city block being destroyed by a horde of the living dead...)
(This song plays on screen and kicks ass while the opening minutes of the film are shown to a captive audience...)
(Ash Williams arrives in his OG car from Evil Dead as he emerges from the chaos...)
(Movie Title-Evil Dead: Resurrection)
(Directed by Sam Raimi)
We need a good 24bit Remaster of this album.
2024 ~thanks Dear JOE ~
We were at the Santa Monica civic centre . What is so funny to me that Joe was wearing red silk pants. I was my be wearing a red silk jacket and Joe asked me if he could "borrow" it for his next session. Haven't seen it since. Oh what a wonderful time!
Keith Moon reaLLy took Joe under his wing back in the day , I'm GLad Joe found Santa Cruz isLand . . .Nowadays Joe plays better than ever ! I was at the EagLes concert Ladt month at the FabuLousForum in IngLewood CaLifornia and he was having so much fun on stage ! ! ! When they played this song Joe was making wild faces and bending notes on the soLo . . .Life's Been Good to Joe , no doubt !
Check out should be 24 hours after check in.
Joe Walsh flexin rn lmao
I lost my license, now I don't drive
I have a limo, ride in the back
I lock the doors in case I'm attacked 😂😂
Awesome!!!!! 👍🎸❤🔥🇮🇹
Sweet Perfection music
Those pinky slides 😊
I love to jam to this song with my step dad and when I’m in the shower lol
🤔
May need rephrasing....
Ayo 😳
Amazing that ringo and joe walsh are brother in laws
That's the story of his life
8:09 Uh oh...
Love this song!
Rest in peace Joe Walsh
He's not dead
My homeboy
The ending of this song deserved to have been made as a music video with Joe Walsh surrounded by Muppets going “waaah waah”
Bro....That would have great and super cool especially if Animal was in it as well. Love that idea.
Watching from New Orleans Louisiana The constitutional republic of the United States of America
Life's been good
Sooo long 😅
esta cancion es , levanta muertos 1980,,, saludos , mi gravadora, ir a cacalote
Been hearing the Dirty Heads’ take on this song on the radio lately (alternative station). It’s an okay version (it’s not a direct cover, but still has most of the elements of the original, set to more of a reggae sound), but it’s missing some of the more quirky characteristics of the original (like the acoustic guitar riff that introduces the vocal parts). I still prefer the original!
Hi i just wanted to thank you again for being so supportive and following me on
my Journey. I love inspiring and encouraging others. People like you help me to keep showing up! Hope you are having an amazing day👋👋
(C) 1978
Used under license. All rights reserved.
sonzeira, curti muito.
Soooo loooog
😮
I cant describe just love it so much fuccking ammmmazing
8:09 whenever I hear some young d bag revving his engine
1978.
I like the music fro. 2.56 -4.40 miniutes