IS THIS THE PERFECT PERFORMANCE? First Time Hearing The Eagles Hotel California Live 1977 Reaction!

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  • @barsandbarbells2022
    @barsandbarbells2022  ปีที่แล้ว +168

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    • @LordRahl1975
      @LordRahl1975 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Reassuring to read 😀

    • @stephenzepp6536
      @stephenzepp6536 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Hope so--the c-holders for the Eagles especially are notoriously restrictive, so good luck!

    • @ArturoTorres-kh2oy
      @ArturoTorres-kh2oy ปีที่แล้ว +2

      The performance on Hell Freezes Over is better than this one. This one is close to perfection the other one just is.

    • @MrRondonmon
      @MrRondonmon ปีที่แล้ว +5

      This same night Randy Meisner (their Bass player) sung "Take it to the Limit" and its probably the best version ever, of my fav. Eagles song.

    • @metalmark1214
      @metalmark1214 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      I was going warn you about Don Henly and his 60 people crew scouring the internet. Even though the Eagles have great music I'm at the point of saying F the Eagles and Henley. I won't listen to them. I hope this stays up and is not taken down in the days, weeks or months later that I've seen happen on other channels

  • @dudemcduderson6252
    @dudemcduderson6252 ปีที่แล้ว +229

    That guitarist with the headband looks like life’s been good to him so far.

    • @jamesrader3329
      @jamesrader3329 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +14

      That was Joe Walsh.

    • @dudemcduderson6252
      @dudemcduderson6252 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +13

      @@jamesrader3329 no way….

    • @KevinFuhrmann-s9h
      @KevinFuhrmann-s9h 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Yep. @@dudemcduderson6252

    • @J24J
      @J24J 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

      Well, I think if he keeps at it, he might just be able to make it someday.😉

    • @oldmcdonald3376
      @oldmcdonald3376 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +17

      he was bad on drugs when they reunited.gave it up just to be part of the band again. he said it saved his life

  • @FlashCadallic
    @FlashCadallic ปีที่แล้ว +101

    Walsh and Felder playing off each other is perfection.

    • @raisa_cherry35
      @raisa_cherry35 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      😍

    • @japanstreets3052
      @japanstreets3052 หลายเดือนก่อน

      This is pure rock perfection!!! Nothing beats this lead break! Nothing! I grew up listening to this in real time. I was leaving high school as this song was released! It's the greatest rock anthem ever.

  • @blueeyedraven396
    @blueeyedraven396 ปีที่แล้ว +534

    As a former drummer, you have no idea how incredibly hard it is to sing while you play. Even without singing, you're doing 4 or 5 things at once. It was hard enough for me to keep from rushing as I played. Don Henley was amazing.

    • @scottcrosby-art5490
      @scottcrosby-art5490 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      I actually covered this song myself and the beat to this song isn't that bad when it comes to the singing

    • @Veaseify
      @Veaseify ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Levon Helm said the key is to start a vocal phrase when you aren't hitting anything :)

    • @billc.5861
      @billc.5861 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      I’m also a drummer who’s been playing for many decades, I can play this song but if I was tasked with singing it that would turn into a train wreck, besides I have a crappy singing voice . Ha ! Bless you guys who can do it. I’ll sing along here & there but to fully do the entire song Yikes ! His brain juice and coronation is working overtime. Keep playing guys

    • @RLKmedic0315
      @RLKmedic0315 ปีที่แล้ว +24

      Phil Collins. Man never misses a beat when singing and drumming, simply incredible

    • @SquirminHermanthe1eyedGerman
      @SquirminHermanthe1eyedGerman ปีที่แล้ว +5

      As a former drummer I sang also & it wasnt really that hard for me as it felt so natural doing 4-5 things at once & it helps being ambidextrous ✌💖☮

  • @ericsmith2923
    @ericsmith2923 ปีที่แล้ว +208

    No autotune just pure talent, even when they were high. We grew up with the best music ever in history.

    • @nermin-fb5bu
      @nermin-fb5bu 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      You really don't know who is write something so good that you listen all day?

  • @SuperFredAZ
    @SuperFredAZ ปีที่แล้ว +72

    Hotel California, in my opinion one of the top 5 songs of the 20th century!

    • @alapaticornell4391
      @alapaticornell4391 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

      Ride on. One of the greatest songs of all times. ✌Peace❤

  • @craigstern6751
    @craigstern6751 ปีที่แล้ว +64

    When Walsh looks👀 and they both smile at each other. Joes sayin we’re Fxxkin killin it. Yes lil kiddies this is real rock and roll.

  • @paulsullivan1650
    @paulsullivan1650 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    The band was originally started by drummer/singer/singwriter/ Don Henley, Guitarist/singer/piano, Glenn Frey, Bass player/singer/songwriter, Randy Meisner.

  • @kevinvernon5851
    @kevinvernon5851 ปีที่แล้ว +259

    It's called a double neck guitar, it allows the performer to change from 12 string to 6 string quickly as Don Felder was using in this video.

    • @duanetelesha
      @duanetelesha ปีที่แล้ว +16

      Yes, Led Zepplin live version Stairway to Heaven Jimmy Page has a great solo on the 12 string. My first exposure was the Byrds, Mr Tamborine Man, Roger McGuinn, love the sound!

    • @briankerr2628
      @briankerr2628 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      I believe, in this case, he had a capo on the top neck which he played at the beginning of the song, and the rest of the song was played on the bottom neck.

    • @mattlefebvre123
      @mattlefebvre123 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      That guitar is needed since the song changes keys 7 times!

    • @jimlimbu
      @jimlimbu ปีที่แล้ว +5

      ​@@briankerr2628 if you listen or look at the video you can see he uses both necks during the entire song not just the intro

    • @naro818
      @naro818 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Right. He plays the intro and more acoustic parts on the top neck 12 string and the distorted parts and solo on the bottom neck 6 strings

  • @johncarter4409
    @johncarter4409 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +15

    Thank God we will always have the music of this era.

  • @firemedic5100
    @firemedic5100 ปีที่แล้ว +34

    Don Henley was a most underrated drummer. This showed how good he actually was. This also showed you why The Eagles were a hit for so many years.

  • @markscott4830
    @markscott4830 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +32

    The Eagles were one of historys best bands period. They had a hugh catalog.

  • @scoobysnacks
    @scoobysnacks 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +25

    Probably one of the best songs ever written and performed. Their harmonies were always spot on. The song is actually about the dark side of the music industry.

  • @jamesrader3329
    @jamesrader3329 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +17

    Lyin eyes is a tear jerker.

  • @rockzhard2009
    @rockzhard2009 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    to answer your question, YES, this is what perfection sounds like.

  • @dagmar.6954
    @dagmar.6954 ปีที่แล้ว +153

    This is the music I grew up on. The Eagles were a great 70's band with so many hit songs. They were known for their great harmonies. "Take It Easy", "Lyin' Eyes", "Witchy Woman", "Desperado", "Already Gone", "Best of My Love", "One Of These Nights", "Take It To The Limit", "New Kid In Town" etc. Before they went solo they were the back up band for Linda Ronstadt.

    • @richardcramer1604
      @richardcramer1604 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Speaking of going solo, after their break-up they all had pretty good solo careers, particularly Don Henley (the singer/drummer).

    • @Funboi68
      @Funboi68 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      This is what California sounded like in the 1970’s they are the sound of California

  • @michaelsauers2496
    @michaelsauers2496 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +16

    The Eagles greatest hits is the number one selling album in history and the Hotel California album is the third biggest selling album in history. These guys are legend

  • @rorybisson756
    @rorybisson756 ปีที่แล้ว +30

    if you've ever wondered what two guitarists sharing 1 brain cell looked like, it's Don Felder and Joe Walsh. these two are just so in sync playing together it's unreal and it's like this on EVERY SONG.

    • @gataiamanu1447
      @gataiamanu1447 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      My favorite guitar solos of all time is in this order is Hotel California and Michael Jackson's Beat it.😊

  • @MikenLoriOKelley
    @MikenLoriOKelley 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    Saw them in 77 in San Diego as a 19 year old and again in 2021 as a young 63 year old. Both AMAZING!!!!

    • @KevinDayton-s8i
      @KevinDayton-s8i 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Apparently He'll froze over 😅

  • @laurakali6522
    @laurakali6522 ปีที่แล้ว +76

    I would recommend the whole album Hotel California album start to finish. It’s a masterpiece.

    • @FallenAngelBrass
      @FallenAngelBrass ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I saw the Eagles (with Glenn Frey's son Deacon in his place) play the whole album at Madison Square Garden right before Covid. Was a magical night.

    • @miken2686
      @miken2686 ปีที่แล้ว

      Absolute facts

  • @reginaburdette5393
    @reginaburdette5393 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    I was 15 yrs old when the Hotel California Album was released. I feel lucky to have been a teenager in the 70's. Great music great bands. I saw the Eagles couple yrs after this concert video in 1979. Im almost 63 now and still love the Eagles. RIP Randy (my heart❤) and Glenn.

  • @DaveB806
    @DaveB806 ปีที่แล้ว +27

    You know they have created something special when almost 50 years later they are still trying to figure out what it’s all about. ALL TIME GREAT song!

  • @supobostarman
    @supobostarman 5 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I was 17 when I saw this tour! Along with Zeppelin and many others, the Eagles were a top shelf band. Back then we expected excellence from our musicians because there were so many of them at the time. This is genius level musicianship and song crafting.

  • @davemcbroom695
    @davemcbroom695 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I found these guys my first year of high school. Life wouldn't have been the same without them.

  • @billwiley7216
    @billwiley7216 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    I think the Eagles adding Joe Walsh was also really positive for the bands performances as he plays with so much passion.
    I was fortunate enough to see them live!

    • @donjackson5522
      @donjackson5522 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Never had the pleasure of seeing The Eagles live. But I did see Joe Walsh solo on The Confessor tour opening for Foreigner. Amazing show!

    • @heidibrower
      @heidibrower ปีที่แล้ว

      Saw them 3 times and was amazed each time

  • @dannymoore6886
    @dannymoore6886 ปีที่แล้ว +27

    I remember seeing the Hotel California tour in Frankfort Germany while in the army around 1977. I went on to see them a total of 4 times. ALWAYS a fantastic show. Watching them in 1977 I remember watching them thinking there's someone up there who hasn't been with them before. I soon figured out it was the great Joe Walsh. I was thrilled.

  • @jamesmorrison959
    @jamesmorrison959 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    The band prided itself on all members can sing.. Many great songs .. take it to the limit... victim of love....

  • @markhodge7
    @markhodge7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    So remember this song hitting the airwaves. Instant "love it". Nearly 50 years later nothing has changed.

  • @davidcalvert7371
    @davidcalvert7371 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Don Felder and Joe Walsh were magic with the guitars.

  • @alapaticornell4391
    @alapaticornell4391 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    Yes. One of the great & best songs of all times🎉❤🎉❤🎉

  • @Cissy777
    @Cissy777 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Saw the Eagles live and it was amazing

  • @janicelucas8561
    @janicelucas8561 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Saw these guys in 1977 in Auburn,AL, WITH 21,000 lighters up!! BEST GROUP EVER!!!

  • @drjag1155
    @drjag1155 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    This song is iconic. An anthem for all a generation 😊

  • @joelgasparich64
    @joelgasparich64 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    By far one of the best guitar solos I've ever heard especially with two people doing the solo at same time

  • @jordimoore2167
    @jordimoore2167 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    As someone who has lived in California for many years, I've always taken this song kind of literally too. Many people visit and don't ever want to leave! 😅

  • @christopherobrien6570
    @christopherobrien6570 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I love to watch younger people watching the music of my youth(you'd call it history) for the first time. I was really excited for you, cos I knew what was coming, and when the guitar section kicked in, .. I don't know here you went, but you both went miles away. Well done, and pleased for you.

  • @duke2651
    @duke2651 ปีที่แล้ว +31

    Glen Fry died a few years ago. The Eagles and Fleetwood Mac are two of the best bands of the 1970's. Joe Walsh and Lindsey Buckingham are both guitar gods!

    • @ronaldalagia9211
      @ronaldalagia9211 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      so is don felder.

    • @duke2651
      @duke2651 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@ronaldalagia9211 Agreed! :)

    • @KudokiMMA
      @KudokiMMA ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Fielder was the true genius between him and Walsh. While Walsh ended up more famous I’d say it’s pretty unanimous that people consider Felder to be the better player between the two

    • @duke2651
      @duke2651 ปีที่แล้ว

      I have always been a rebel! :) Both men are. of course, fabulous guitar players.@@KudokiMMA

    • @scotthanson4200
      @scotthanson4200 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      l agree also the eagles and fleetwood mac are 2 of my favorites but my top favorite rock band is KISS. first time l heard them was 1977 l was in 8th grade at a friends house in minnesota he showed me the record and played 100,000 years l was blown away.

  • @armadillotoe
    @armadillotoe ปีที่แล้ว +10

    It seems the older this song gets, the more liked and respected it becomes.
    The double-neck guitar is a combination of a 12-string which has a more jangly sound as in the introduction, and a 6-string which the lead is played on.

  • @Yokozuna_777
    @Yokozuna_777 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Love, Romance, Purity, Tranquility, Balance, Poise and SHEER TALENT! The 70s - 90s era was TRULLY BLESSED for the musical world, and not only.

    • @ruserious9577
      @ruserious9577 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      >>>Purity, Tranquility, Balance, >>>
      In 1977, Eagles possessed NONE of those things. They were absolutely coked-up out of their heads. I lived in Santa Barbara back then, and my girlfriends Mom was one of their drug counselors. She would get calls at all hours of the night from them or their management to go to wherever they were to try to intervene.

    • @Yokozuna_777
      @Yokozuna_777 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@ruserious9577 I was talking about the song, actually.

  • @Deyan_B_Travels
    @Deyan_B_Travels ปีที่แล้ว +1

    My favorite guitar solo ever!

  • @tinagilbert8902
    @tinagilbert8902 ปีที่แล้ว +30

    YES! Complete perfection, so beautiful!!!🥰 Thrilled you got to witness it! Great reaction as always!!!❤

  • @MarySiddell
    @MarySiddell ปีที่แล้ว +4

    One of my favorite groups. Anything by them is amazing. Can't think of anything by them that I don't like. "Take It Easy" and "Desperado" are good examples.

  • @davidhorn6950
    @davidhorn6950 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thanks so much. I love this song!

  • @unclejohn1053
    @unclejohn1053 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Only seen them once live. Back in the festable seating days (1sr come best seats) Stood in line for 10 houres. I should have been ealier. Worth every minute I'll never get back.

  • @veganlion4328
    @veganlion4328 ปีที่แล้ว

    Grew up listening to them. I remember exactly where i was when the news came out they were breaking up. I cried and cried. I was so happy when they reunited and the Unplugged Concert was off the chain!

    • @veganlion4328
      @veganlion4328 ปีที่แล้ว

      @Lauren Lewis yes, music radio was so important at that time for my tween years and I loved every song. I looked forward to music I'm 56 so life was so different than now.

    • @kbrewski1
      @kbrewski1 ปีที่แล้ว

      So where were you exactly?

    • @veganlion4328
      @veganlion4328 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@kbrewski1 I was sitting in front of my stereo that had radio and cassette decks and a turntable. My brother left it to me when he went off to college and it had huge speakers which I was sitting in front of in my bedroom doing homework.

    • @kbrewski1
      @kbrewski1 ปีที่แล้ว

      @veganlion4328
      Oh. I thought it was going to be some great cool unique story. Doing homework!?? 🥱

    • @veganlion4328
      @veganlion4328 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@kbrewski1 I'm 56 I'm lucky to remember much😂😂

  • @bambamnj
    @bambamnj ปีที่แล้ว +11

    As far as I recall only Glenn Frey has passed. The Eagles were still touring last I knew. Country Legend Vince Gill came in to fill in the empty place left by Glenn Frey's passing.
    The Eagles were always my favorite group. The vocals are always on point. I have been to several of their concerts and even when they came back after their breakup.. their vocals always sounded as good as, if not better than their studio versions. On top of all that.. The Eagles have had some of the best guitar players in the industry.. ever!!

    • @kbrewski1
      @kbrewski1 ปีที่แล้ว

      Glenn Frey. Come on man.

    • @mikeb36240
      @mikeb36240 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Randy Meisner, original bass player just passed. 7-26-23
      R. I. P.

  • @cog4life
    @cog4life ปีที่แล้ว +1

    And YES! That’s how ya do it!!!!!!!!! ❤❤❤❤❤

  • @firedoc5
    @firedoc5 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    This is probably the greatest live concert footage to be used as an official video. The only time I had a speeding ticket was coming back from a coal mine call at 3 a.m. in an ambulance with a broken speedometer while listening to this. It was on the radio and jamming to it. With my mind someplace else I didn't notice I passed a state trooper.

    • @dvsreed
      @dvsreed ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I did something similar with the song Radar Love. Trooper asked me why I was in such a rush. I pointed at the radio and said Radar Love. He nodded and said just try to keep it under the limit next time.

    • @firedoc5
      @firedoc5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@dvsreed Cool. Found out the trooper that got me only lasted a few months due to a number of reasons.

  • @jamesbond8191
    @jamesbond8191 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Those same guitars doing the incredible duo are constantly playing the background music during the vocals just making a completely amazing masterpiece … just wow!

  • @TexasMagnolia
    @TexasMagnolia ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Y’all are opening a Whole Can of Goodness!! Along with hundreds of great songs…Then, y’all get the successful and great hits of their solo careers.
    My favorite Eagle is Joe Walsh (red bandana). Master Guitarist, Brilliant Producer, Songwriter!
    A must is: Rocky Mountain Way!

    • @paulauvray1948
      @paulauvray1948 ปีที่แล้ว

      Mine is Don Henley 🤫 the drums and singer as you now !

    • @VENOMS_WRAITH
      @VENOMS_WRAITH ปีที่แล้ว

      Rocky Mountain Way is a great song, one of my favorites by him.

  • @davidharrison1523
    @davidharrison1523 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    One of the greatest songs of all time, I think, & so well known worldwide. The guitar duet totally Awesome! The Eagles put out some amazing music.

  • @kevinmarshall854
    @kevinmarshall854 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Hotel California is one of the greatest rock songs that was ever written. And the guitar solo near the end of the song is one of the greatest guitar solos ever heard!!!! And 🎉to think that each of the band members have gone on to great solo career's with great songs that they incorporate into their live performances now when they have a concert .

  • @SIXX2772
    @SIXX2772 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    One word...LEGENDARY! Nice one guys! One band I regret never seeing in concert!

  • @GianniGiorgini-j9z
    @GianniGiorgini-j9z หลายเดือนก่อน

    GREAT song and GREAT Riff the guitars Eagles Amazing band.......

  • @jenniferewing4504
    @jenniferewing4504 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Amazing song.Amazing band.

  • @radjishdoekhie8464
    @radjishdoekhie8464 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    That last part of guitar(rock) duel deserves an award.

  • @jaapbruijn1300
    @jaapbruijn1300 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Just raw talent!!!

  • @kellykonoske91
    @kellykonoske91 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Loved Joe Walsh's facial expressions!

  • @gloriaroshto1408
    @gloriaroshto1408 ปีที่แล้ว +57

    The Eagles are still performing today. Actually Vince Gill had been touring with them the last year or two, His voice blended so well with the group. You can find some of their music on you tube.

    • @kelleewolfe2834
      @kelleewolfe2834 ปีที่แล้ว

      WHAT!? I did not know this but I love Vince Gill, and I love the Eagles, sooo.... 💖

    • @FallenAngelBrass
      @FallenAngelBrass ปีที่แล้ว

      I saw them with Deacon Frey sitting in for his dad at the Hotel California album tour in early 2020 before Covid hit. Was a magical night.

  • @goosefarm3602
    @goosefarm3602 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    saw them in concert and yes they were perfect

  • @gian8134
    @gian8134 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    That performance was absolutely amazing. Great reaction, guys!

  • @RobbEverett
    @RobbEverett 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I have seen them 7 times? 2 years ago for my wifes birthday tickets were a grand a piece. So worth it though. Always. RIP Glenn we miss you.
    The ending guitar solos was a competition between Felder and Joe Walsh

  • @kennethbell-hn9zv
    @kennethbell-hn9zv ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Love The Eagles went a long way from originally forming as a country rock band until discovered and taken on tour by Linda Ronstadt.

    • @donna8818
      @donna8818 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Don, Glenn, Bernie and Randy were all veterans of different bands and werent even a band together until they were selected to back up Linda Ronstadt.

  • @heidibrower
    @heidibrower ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Saw them live 3 times. They sound exactly like you eye listening to them on the radio. They can harmonize so good

    • @heidibrower
      @heidibrower ปีที่แล้ว

      Me to. They sound exactly like they did 40 years ago

  • @martine2u
    @martine2u ปีที่แล้ว +11

    My fav guitar bit EVER. The guitar duel or coplay is just outstanding and so unique. Unforgettable...

  • @thundernels
    @thundernels ปีที่แล้ว +5

    This is one of the best songs of all-time! It’s also a landmine for reactors.

  • @heinleinreader
    @heinleinreader ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Maryland 1977, I was at this concert. It was a helluva showcase. I lived then just outside DC. I also saw Heart, Chicago, Boz Skaggs, Billy Joel, Bread, America, Three Dog Night, Juice Newton, Dr Hook and the Medicine Show, Simon and Garfunkel, Elton John, the Beach Boys, John Mellencamp, Earth, Wind, and Fire, and many more.

  • @DanielFrost21
    @DanielFrost21 ปีที่แล้ว +59

    One of the greatest songs ever written, by one of the greatest bands ever assembled. Felder and Walsh on guitar was magic.
    I take this as a metaphor on the excesses of leading a hedonistic, materialistic life.

    • @rogerstarkey5390
      @rogerstarkey5390 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      The whole album dealt with the infinite ability that humans have to F*** up.
      The last resort is the perfect end and so relevant today.

    • @miken2686
      @miken2686 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@rogerstarkey5390 So true. I'm tempted to say The Last Resort is my favorite Eagles song, but how can you have just 1 favorite? They're all masterpieces in their own right.

  • @EdwinSemidey
    @EdwinSemidey ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I saw them in Concert in 1973 AWESOME

  • @mikefetterman6782
    @mikefetterman6782 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    The music was written by Don Felder (White Double necked guitar) and Don Henley left the Whiskey-a-gogo club in LA, drunk one night and drove all the way to Needles, CA to find some peyote. On the way he wrote the lyrics, passing by desert hotels and contemplating his life. Henley says this is about "Someone losing their innocence, going from adolescence to adulthood, and not being able to go back" " Once you accept the responsibilities of adulthood, you can never regain that childhood innocence. " He loves that fact that hundreds of other meanings have popped up for many people. " Just a simple song about growing up."

    • @stevemurrell6167
      @stevemurrell6167 ปีที่แล้ว

      "The music was written by Don Felder and Don Henley".....err, try Ian Anderson of Jethro Tull: th-cam.com/video/oGvux7w1Ea4/w-d-xo.htmlsi=99MA0F99ky5IWeez

  • @roberta7727
    @roberta7727 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love love love this thank you so much

  • @2Cambourne
    @2Cambourne 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    The Hotle California is a Halfway House for the Rich and Famous. They go There to clean themselves of Substance Abuse and Alcoholism. "Stab it with their steely knives but they just can't kill the Beast." The (Beast) is their (Addiction) they cannot control. "You can check out anytime you like but you can never leave." Once an addict always an addict. The alcoholic and drug addict will always have the temptation of reverting to their old addictions. One of the greatest songs ever written. Brilliant!

  • @vickiroman189
    @vickiroman189 ปีที่แล้ว

    I've always loved drummers who sing. I got to see them with Linda Ronstadt and Jackson Browne at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City back in the day - unforgettable.

    • @kbrewski1
      @kbrewski1 ปีที่แล้ว

      You saw them as Linda's backing band in the early 70s, or the 3 artists seperately??

    • @vickiroman189
      @vickiroman189 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@kbrewski1 They were separate! I believe the Eagles played first, then Linda (she may have done a song or two with the Eagles before they went off stage), then Jackson came on as a surprise guest (if I remember the order right). It was so great.

  • @flahgdoe4558
    @flahgdoe4558 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Quickly becoming my favorite reaction channel. You guys are awesome!

  • @douglingle1600
    @douglingle1600 ปีที่แล้ว

    I saw the Eagles in Germany, in 1977 it was the Hotel California Tour.....it was awesome real treat I was 23 at the time still remember it like it was yesterday!

  • @EastPeakSlim
    @EastPeakSlim ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Thanks for covering this icon! The Don Felder/Joe Walsh guitar duet still gives me chills.

    • @richardsimpson9039
      @richardsimpson9039 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I remember reading someone say “Walsh’s & Felder’s wives should be jealous after that.” They we’re definitely in synch.

  • @paulmolloy7206
    @paulmolloy7206 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Sam, loving you with your hair down! GORGEOUS ❤

  • @markhine3232
    @markhine3232 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Love this live version. You would, I think, love SEVEN BRIDGES ROAD and songs like DESPERADO PEACEFUL EASY FEELING, TEQUILA SUNRISE(my personal fave), THEY MUST HAVE HAD many many hits. Its a huge rabbit hole to tumble into.

  • @mikeboudreau
    @mikeboudreau 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I've had the pleasure of seeing Hotel California being played three times live and it's amazing. Their best though was, I got to see them during the long run tour, which is the next album after this and they still played all the Hotel California songs I sat about 1😊6 rows in the middle. It was fantastic.

  • @kevinmclaughlin1092
    @kevinmclaughlin1092 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    You gotta see the live acoustic version from the HELL FREEZES OVER reunion special. Hearing this played acoustically after waiting so long for them to get back together was an amazing moment.

  • @susanbloom7551
    @susanbloom7551 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    thank you for not interrupting the music. What people don't realize that the mid 60's to 70's almost EVERY day a new song came out that was a mega hit....every day!!!

  • @chrisbutler5975
    @chrisbutler5975 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Great song, Great choice. I’m amazed you didn’t get a ‘red-card’ for this one. Eagles aggressively go after any copywriter infringements. Good luck.

    • @lilorbielilorbie2496
      @lilorbielilorbie2496 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      chrisbutler5975. No it's just henley. He's not making his $0.02 cents off of everything. IMO Joe Walsh could most likely care less.

    • @kbrewski1
      @kbrewski1 ปีที่แล้ว

      Only a matter of time it will be deleted.

  • @meditationlifeskills9310
    @meditationlifeskills9310 ปีที่แล้ว

    So much fricken" history in this one song! Amazing every time!

  • @nermin-fb5bu
    @nermin-fb5bu 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    This is not one of the best song.
    This is a best song ever.Masterpiece.

  • @sallysharp3845
    @sallysharp3845 ปีที่แล้ว

    My 17 year-old self was at this concert. Eagles kicked ass that night.

  • @jwoodard29
    @jwoodard29 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    The lyric: "stab it with their steely knives" is a jab at their (mostly) friendly rivals, Steely Dan.

  • @pammcnary
    @pammcnary 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I was so fortunate to see them in 2013 in Tulsa, in their History of the Eagles tour. The entire band, former members & current. BEFORE Glenn Frey passed away ( the one on acoustic guitar) and bass player Randy Meisner passed in 2023. I was around when this band came out (I’m 70 now) Highlight of my life!!

    • @pammcnary
      @pammcnary 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      There were 4 members who also sang.

  • @mikefixx7177
    @mikefixx7177 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    This is and always will be a classic from the 70s, thanks for playing it. Its a masterpiece.

  • @infosecjeff
    @infosecjeff 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Some of the best guitar jamming at the end is fantastic.

  • @doncox6920
    @doncox6920 ปีที่แล้ว +40

    You're right, watching Don Felder and Joe Walsh play is insane! They compliment each other perfectly. I don't mean to take you on another tangent, but another incredible song that showcased guitar playing right around that time was "Sultans of Swing" by Dire Straits... if you get the chance.

    • @mrgiannopolis
      @mrgiannopolis ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I'll second Sultans of Swing along with Money for Nothing

    • @carolynmorrissey1630
      @carolynmorrissey1630 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      If you do Sultans of Swing do the live Alchemy one it's the greatest

    • @doncox6920
      @doncox6920 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@carolynmorrissey1630 I'll have to check that one out myself... I've never listened to the Alchemy album.

    • @carolynmorrissey1630
      @carolynmorrissey1630 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @doncox6920
      I Promise you won't regret it

  • @deloresfritz2652
    @deloresfritz2652 ปีที่แล้ว

    Got to see them in 2000. Best concert I’ve ever been to!!

  • @suerandellroberts
    @suerandellroberts ปีที่แล้ว +3

    The imagery in this song is metaphysical and magical. Fabulous performance!

  • @nicolaemarian7009
    @nicolaemarian7009 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    .Hotel California, another jewel of rock music for the anthology...In 1976 when the song, BARS & BARBELLES, was released, they were not born....They try to feel the splendor of this song after 50 years...."Golden" music is beautiful for eternity...

  • @rickdoner5181
    @rickdoner5181 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    They were amazing in concert. Saw them 4 times. Twice early on and twice on their "Hell Freeze's Over" tour. So many memories.

  • @FredtheFrisian
    @FredtheFrisian ปีที่แล้ว +4

    You chose the right title “Is this what perfect looks like”.
    It’s such a great album. I think another song, that’s actually musically very different, has the same theme, “Life in the fast lane”, you should check it out. However my favorite from the album is “the last resort”, which gives me goosebumps each time.
    All the best from the Netherlands!

  • @GaryNoone-jz3mq
    @GaryNoone-jz3mq 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Love that old twin neck Gibson SG !😊

  • @skeeterinnewjersey5256
    @skeeterinnewjersey5256 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

    My favorite live version of this song was the 1998 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction performance. They are all 20 years older and haven't lost one bit of their passion. My favorite comment on TH-cam on that performance was "When you see that your grandpas are way cooler than you." Classic.

  • @negrin-yehuda
    @negrin-yehuda 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    The best song ever ❤

  • @Weyland_Yutani_Corp
    @Weyland_Yutani_Corp ปีที่แล้ว +3

    In before the block!

  • @MyboogerwontSurrender
    @MyboogerwontSurrender ปีที่แล้ว

    Saw them at Cal Jam Two 😊 .. Many artists performed ❤