Bernie thinks of himself as a banjo player who also plays guitar Much of his guitar play is set up to emulate a pedal steel betraying his bluegrass roots. I think he gave the Eagles their Early identity or sound and Felder and Walsh their later. Both unique and both good , even if different.
@@hoponpop3330 Either Bernie or Felder used a unique guitar where one of the strings could be lowered in pitch via a lever; can't remember the name of it for the life of me.
Love the interplay between Leadon and Felder on Already Gone!! Check out the classic Don Kirshner’s Rock Concert on the Eagles. In addition, Don made the double talk box guitar solos and arrangement with Walsh unique on Those Shoes.
When Felder joined back in '74 I didn't know he was friends with Bernie. I just thought he was a new guy out to change the sound of my favorite band, and I wasn't happy about it. Then many years later I read Felder's book and see the whole story about him and Bernie, and I'm okay with the change after all. I wish there was some live material of that version of the band, with Felder AND Leadon, before Bernie left and Joe Walsh really changed the band. I love Bernie's acoustic and bluegrass influences on the band, keeping them from sounding like just another hard rock band. And of course Randy Meisner. When HE left it was all over...
wow no comments on this one? I read Don's book this is really cool they seemed like two guys that really like a nice sharp axe ;they are both top notch players. Good post John
Great info, I guess I was late hearing these guys, it was 74 and we drove from the South straight through to San Diego, my friend had just seen them in Florida and he had their new tape, "On the Border", wore it out on that ride, been a fan ever since, seen them once on The Long Run tour, really good show, Felder was outstanding, all were really
Henley and Frey are 2 simple musician and song writer. But they were smart to chose very talented guys to enrich their band. I love the early Eagles. When Leadon left, Eagles was not so good. But then Felder made it better again. Leadon and Felder were in different category, higher class.
It seems to me that Bernie and Don Felder always get a bad rap with the Eagles and they were both massively talented in their own way.....anything they would be involved with would be successful....
Love Felder as well my brother. But just to add to what you wrote, they all were key to their success in one form or another. But I know what you meant. I'm a huge Felder disciple
My hope is that Leadon, Felder and Meisner reunite. That said, I understand Meisner has health issues that may prevent him from performing so then I'd be happy to see Bernie and Felder together again. In time Joe Walsh and Timothy B. Schmidt could join them when Henley semi-retires. David Paich on keyboards. Save the best for last to do his vocals (no drums and no guitar unless he wants to.) That's right Mr. Don Henley you are the man! That one unmistakable voice only you have. Thanks for playing - kimie
Don Felder is the only memeber I know by name and can recognize at any time. So a better question is: How did he become more popular than the rest of the guys? Was Airborne that damn good???
Where would rock and roll be without Floridians? I mean Bernie Leadon , Don Felder , Tom Petty, Jim Morrison , Lynerd Skynerd and the Allman Brothers? Oh and Ray Charles wa raised in Florida.
THE best version of the Eagles was Bernie and Don together. Bernie was more country/blue grass and Don was pure Rock. It worked better than Don and Joe by far IMO.
Don Felder's guitar playing and scoring arrangements for Hotel California is really what makes that song indelible. Don Henley's dark lyrics makes the song controversial, nothing more. Everytime I listen to Hotel California I scroll down to the guitar solo at the end right away because that's really the main reason I like the song. If any other lyricist replaced all of Don Henley's work, that song wouldn't suffer very much, it might even acquire a new dimension. I'd accept the song for any lyrics, even if Weird Al Yankovich did it, truth be told!
The lyrics are archetypal and are absolutely integral to its masterpiece status as a rock song. So, I do not say you overestimate Felder's contribution because his part is equally essential and perfect but you have underestimated Henley's contribution. So I disagree that the lyrics wouldn't much have mattered.
Joel Dizon I respectfully disagree. I'm done being pissed off at Henley. And Frey, god rest his soul. I just want the ones that are still here to get back together. Then we'll have the Eagles again. The ones calling themselves the Eagles today is just not the same - kimie
@El Guapo BULLSHIT!!! The man was part of Eagles Co. and knew what time it was when it comes to getting screwed with his pay. He took the two Egos(Henley & Frey) to court and won. He wasn't a sucker. That's why Frey was still pissed at him because he wasn't going to kiss their asses.
He was the last one to get that lucky. Initially he owned one fifth of the company initial members set up to handle Eagles business affairs. They decided to share everything equally till as Leadon points out Eagles turned into Don and Glenn show and the pair decided that they are entitled to bigger shares. Money change people. He ended up owning one third after Meisner and Leadon hit the road and surrendered their shares. Walsh and Schmit didn't get partners' status after they had been brought on board. They are just hired hands. Felder was actually CFO in the company, believe it or not. :) Sued Henley and Frey in late 90s to find out how much money were coming in and what and where money was going out. Settled out of court. I am curious if they bought him out as a result or he's still a partner. Technically and legally Eagles now could be just Henley, Felder and Glenn's son Deacon if he inherited somehow his shares unless the company bought out Glenn's shares upon his death. Questions, questions... :)
Yes, he originally owned a fifth. They formed Eagles corporation after he joined. When Bernie left they hired Joe, but didn’t make him a partner. They did the same thing when Timothy replaced Randy, making it a three partner corporation.
@@SergeitheMet I've wondered what the outcome of the lawsuit was myself & would like to know how much money Feilder got I've heard 50 million which would be cheap considering they have brought in billions. I've also wondered what Timmy & Joe get paid .
@@juniorjohnson5961 It was all non discloseure. One thing we know is that he must have gotten the rights to perform all Eagles material as he has been performing them since the break up.
When my Dad turned 19, he lived in a tougher part of Brooklyn. Even though he had a low draft number, he wasn't called, because there were enough guys from his neighborhood that joined the service. It could be that many were told they had a choice by guys wearing robes and holding gavels: "Either you go 'down the river' to Fort Dix, or you go 'up the river' to Sing Sing."
I think One of these Nights was actually their peak and best album and the next 2 albums were slightly below it. One of these Nights is their best song followed by Take it to the Limit. Not Hotel lol Hotel Caribbean is over rated haha
I kind of hear some disloyalty to Felder in Bernie. He doesn't like it being the Henley and Frey show, wants to eventually leave, so Felder can join to more or less take over in the toxic environment he can't stand, rather than because he thinks Felder will be a good fit? I could be cynical, but that's what I got out of it
@@Noosic I did hear Felder say once that he felt like he walked into a band that already broke up but it sounds like he's happy to let Felder have a minimized role in the group knowing that he's better than Frey and himself
@@Noosic and realistically the band should have been called "Henley and frey" based on how they ran the group and wanted all the accolades for any success they had. Similar to how Florida/ Georgia line is two frontmen who hire musicians to play the parts on the record. The eagles basically just had a backing band of designated sidemen. Even though those sidemen are what made them great
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Felder is one of the best damn guitar players around. Bernie Leadon is right up there with him. 2 of the best.
Bernie thinks of himself as a banjo player who also plays guitar
Much of his guitar play is set up to emulate a pedal steel betraying his bluegrass roots.
I think he gave the Eagles their Early identity or sound and Felder and Walsh their later.
Both unique and both good , even if different.
@@hoponpop3330 Either Bernie or Felder used a unique guitar where one of the strings could be lowered in pitch via a lever; can't remember the name of it for the life of me.
Bernie Leadon sounds so down to hearth and relaxed guy....like him so much ❤ ciao from Italy 🇮🇹❤️🇺🇲
Felder’s contribution to the Eagles is
Undeniably.
Loving this series with Bernie. He’s so chill and willing to talk about everything.
So glad and lucky that we at least got 'Journey of the Sorcerer' out of em before he departed!
Love the interplay between Leadon and Felder on Already Gone!! Check out the classic Don Kirshner’s Rock Concert on the Eagles. In addition, Don made the double talk box guitar solos and arrangement with Walsh unique on Those Shoes.
When Felder joined back in '74 I didn't know he was friends with Bernie. I just thought he was a new guy out to change the sound of my favorite band, and I wasn't happy about it. Then many years later I read Felder's book and see the whole story about him and Bernie, and I'm okay with the change after all. I wish there was some live material of that version of the band, with Felder AND Leadon, before Bernie left and Joe Walsh really changed the band. I love Bernie's acoustic and bluegrass influences on the band, keeping them from sounding like just another hard rock band.
And of course Randy Meisner. When HE left it was all over...
Check out Blue Bayou with Linda Ronstadt backed up by The Eagles with both Bernie and Don on slide. Very cool vid here on TH-cam.
Yeah, Meisner leaving WAS it.
Yay Don Felder.
Best interview yet!
I love their playing I wish they did a album together
wow no comments on this one? I read Don's book this is really cool they seemed like two guys that really like a nice sharp axe ;they are both top notch players. Good post John
Don Felder a huge addition to the Eagles.
Great info, I guess I was late hearing these guys, it was 74 and we drove from the South straight through to San Diego, my friend had just seen them in Florida and he had their new tape, "On the Border", wore it out on that ride, been a fan ever since, seen them once on The Long Run tour, really good show, Felder was outstanding, all were really
There must have been something in the Gainesville Florida water. Steven Stills lived there for a while as well.
What about Tom Petty
love the Florida connection to the Eagles history
Henley and Frey are 2 simple musician and song writer. But they were smart to chose very talented guys to enrich their band. I love the early Eagles. When Leadon left, Eagles was not so good. But then Felder made it better again. Leadon and Felder were in different category, higher class.
They knew each other since Gainesville Florida.
I could listen to his stories for hours! So interesting to hear about behind-the-scenes stuff!
It seems to me that Bernie and Don Felder always get a bad rap with the Eagles and they were both massively talented in their own way.....anything they would be involved with would be successful....
Great group!
Don Felder was a key to their success!
Love Felder as well my brother. But just to add to what you wrote, they all were key to their success in one form or another. But I know what you meant. I'm a huge Felder disciple
My hope is that Leadon, Felder and Meisner reunite. That said, I understand Meisner has health issues that may prevent him from performing so then I'd be happy to see Bernie and Felder together again. In time Joe Walsh and Timothy B. Schmidt could join them when Henley semi-retires. David Paich on keyboards. Save the best for last to do his vocals (no drums and no guitar unless he wants to.) That's right Mr. Don Henley you are the man! That one unmistakable voice only you have. Thanks for playing - kimie
Great interview!
Awesome! Thanks!
Don Felder is the only memeber I know by name and can recognize at any time. So a better question is: How did he become more popular than the rest of the guys? Was Airborne that damn good???
Because everybody know he made Hotel California the most popular Eagle's song there is!
Only in your mind
Where would rock and roll be without Floridians? I mean Bernie Leadon , Don Felder , Tom Petty, Jim Morrison , Lynerd Skynerd and the Allman Brothers? Oh and Ray Charles wa raised in Florida.
Gram Parsons came from Florida
Stephen Stills was a FLORIDA MAN at one point as well
@@buckchile614 Stills and Felder had a band in high school
Gregg and Duane were from Nashville.
Wait, so is the solo on “One of These Nights" Felder or Leadon??
Don Felder.
THE best version of the Eagles was Bernie and Don together. Bernie was more country/blue grass and Don was pure Rock. It worked better than Don and Joe by far IMO.
Agreed 100%. 👍
Who plays your closing theme music and what is the name of the tune please?
Bernie also did some great work with the Dirt Band
he also did some work with Restless Heart
That’s the small world he knew glen fellder before for eagles
Can u imagine if Bernie and Don! Had hooked up with Tom Petty in the Fla. days and had a successful band!!!!!!
I know that is different path with could of been with Mike Campbell etc
Don Felder wrote the music for "Hotel California."
The music is the best part of that over rated song
I had read that Frey wanted his friend J.D. Souther to join the band but Randy was against it.
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@Samantha I.E.M fan
The most stupid comment I will read this year.
Don Felder's guitar playing and scoring arrangements for Hotel California is really what makes that song indelible. Don Henley's dark lyrics makes the song controversial, nothing more. Everytime I listen to Hotel California I scroll down to the guitar solo at the end right away because that's really the main reason I like the song. If any other lyricist replaced all of Don Henley's work, that song wouldn't suffer very much, it might even acquire a new dimension. I'd accept the song for any lyrics, even if Weird Al Yankovich did it, truth be told!
That's truly a laughable statement you sound like you have a problem with Henley.
The lyrics are archetypal and are absolutely integral to its masterpiece status as a rock song. So, I do not say you overestimate Felder's contribution because his part is equally essential and perfect but you have underestimated Henley's contribution. So I disagree that the lyrics wouldn't much have mattered.
Felder stole the guitar pattern from Jethro Tull's We used to Know. th-cam.com/video/dg_T6yL1gYE/w-d-xo.html
Joel Dizon I respectfully disagree. I'm done being pissed off at Henley. And Frey, god rest his soul. I just want the ones that are still here to get back together. Then we'll have the Eagles again. The ones calling themselves the Eagles today is just not the same - kimie
Write some lyrics
Leadon is better looking now then when he was with The Eagles, it was probably a good call he left, it didn't end well with Felder either.
@El Guapo BULLSHIT!!! The man was part of Eagles Co. and knew what time it was when it comes to getting screwed with his pay. He took the two Egos(Henley & Frey) to court and won. He wasn't a sucker. That's why Frey was still pissed at him because he wasn't going to kiss their asses.
@El Guapo You do not know what you are talking about, he is not an asshole and is a very honest, nice man!
did Don Felder really own a third of the Eagles as he claimed??? not an original member....
He was the last one to get that lucky. Initially he owned one fifth of the company initial members set up to handle Eagles business affairs. They decided to share everything equally till as Leadon points out Eagles turned into Don and Glenn show and the pair decided that they are entitled to bigger shares. Money change people. He ended up owning one third after Meisner and Leadon hit the road and surrendered their shares. Walsh and Schmit didn't get partners' status after they had been brought on board. They are just hired hands. Felder was actually CFO in the company, believe it or not. :) Sued Henley and Frey in late 90s to find out how much money were coming in and what and where money was going out. Settled out of court. I am curious if they bought him out as a result or he's still a partner. Technically and legally Eagles now could be just Henley, Felder and Glenn's son Deacon if he inherited somehow his shares unless the company bought out Glenn's shares upon his death. Questions, questions... :)
Yes, he originally owned a fifth. They formed Eagles corporation after he joined. When Bernie left they hired Joe, but didn’t make him a partner. They did the same thing when Timothy replaced Randy, making it a three partner corporation.
@@SergeitheMet I've wondered what the outcome of the lawsuit was myself & would like to know how much money Feilder got I've heard 50 million which would be cheap considering they have brought in billions. I've also wondered what Timmy & Joe get paid .
@@juniorjohnson5961 It was all non discloseure. One thing we know is that he must have gotten the rights to perform all Eagles material as he has been performing them since the break up.
How did Glen Frey and Don Henley avoid getting drafted?
deferments...lottery and luck
When my Dad turned 19, he lived in a tougher part of Brooklyn. Even though he had a low draft number, he wasn't called, because there were enough guys from his neighborhood that joined the service. It could be that many were told they had a choice by guys wearing robes and holding gavels: "Either you go 'down the river' to Fort Dix, or you go 'up the river' to Sing Sing."
same way as all the others?
I think One of these Nights was actually their peak and best album and the next 2 albums were slightly below it. One of these Nights is their best song followed by Take it to the Limit. Not Hotel lol Hotel Caribbean is over rated haha
I kind of hear some disloyalty to Felder in Bernie. He doesn't like it being the Henley and Frey show, wants to eventually leave, so Felder can join to more or less take over in the toxic environment he can't stand, rather than because he thinks Felder will be a good fit? I could be cynical, but that's what I got out of it
@@Noosic I did hear Felder say once that he felt like he walked into a band that already broke up but it sounds like he's happy to let Felder have a minimized role in the group knowing that he's better than Frey and himself
@@Noosic and realistically the band should have been called "Henley and frey" based on how they ran the group and wanted all the accolades for any success they had. Similar to how Florida/ Georgia line is two frontmen who hire musicians to play the parts on the record. The eagles basically just had a backing band of designated sidemen. Even though those sidemen are what made them great
@@skooby_doobie_doonkann3334 òi
I thought Glenn Frey was a focused real good electric guitarist.🙄 Smoke another doobie there Bernie
He played the solos to Witchy Woman, Already Gone, and I Can't Tell You Why
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