The Story of How "Hotel California" by the Eagles was Written & Recorded - Don Felder
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In this video, Don Felder talks about how he wrote the famous song "Hotel California" and that iconic solo while he was a member of the Eagles. He also gives deeper insight into his songwriting process from the 70's to today.
Don Henley was insistent that Hotel California be released as a single even though Felder disagreed, believing that it wasn't the right programming for radio at the time. Felder says that he's never been so happy to have been so wrong as Hotel California became a hit.
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Don Felder and his band played at a small Indian casino near my home a few years ago. There were maybe 200 people in attendance total. Felder performed as if he was in a stadium packed with 80,000 people (for just 200 fans). He put on a show second to none. When the show was over he hung around on stage and allowed fans to have their pictures taken with him. A true professional. A real class act. Thanks Don
@@brianevolved2849 I'm a Tull fan for 50 years. "We Used To Know" was never one of my favorites. But as to ripping them off:
1 - Felder wasn't in the Eagles when they played with Tull and claims he had never heard that obscure song. It was not a hit in the USA
2 - You can't copyright a chord progression (basically true, though maybe not 100% true)
3 - Ian Anderson himself said that chord progression was probably used by someone else before he used it
He is one with his axe. He plays the audience and $ nice add on. Heck he'd probably play for free. He deserves much more notice then received. One of the Eagle's best choices ever.
@@reubination The man is a multi millionaire and doesn't have to play for anyone. He does it for the love of music and his fans. Don't be such a jack wagon.
The collaborative process of writing, recording and producing records is so fascinating.
That would’ve been a great concert. You and the other people must’ve been in seventh heaven. And yes, I’m envious. lol
You always hear Don Felder say nice things about Henley and Fry but you didn’t hear them talk nice about Felder, Felder has class! 🎼🎸🎶
It’s because they don’t talk about Don Felder at all lol. They moved on and were busy forging forwards. Meisner couldn’t handle fame. Great musician. Not a good rock star. You need grit and resilience to get to the level Henley and Frey reached. It’s not just the music. That’s the easy part.
@@reubination what I said is they never talk nice about him, if you go watch their interviews they are always bad mouthing Don Felder that is not moving on in fact they suck without him
His niceness shows alot of his character...Henley and Frye really screwed him over big....and is sad that Henley/Frye helped ruin his friendship with Walsh
@@marilynskrepich3238 I absolutely agree, you know when he wrote the guitar parts for “Hotel California” he did it with Joe in mind, what he may play as well as playing off each other. He is an awesome musician and person would love to meet him.
Yep
I absolutely love Don Felder, he and Joe Walsh playing off of one another at the end of Hotel California is simply Brilliant one of the best solos in the history of music!
It was awesome to watch them play together! The magic wasn't there for Walsh/Smith.
Right up there with the Free Bird guitar triple solos!!!👍👍👍
Yes, they played and perfected the guitars for 3 days before final recording..such dedicated musicians
My two favourite solos of all time hotel and watchtower
Agreed,,, just the Best
Hope Don received Eagles royalties for all his contributions throughout the years. He was a big part of the band's success!
Of course he did. He is credited as co writer because he made the riff, those two guys wrote the lyrics, and ALL OF THEM eagles performed it
On the original Album Under song writing credits for the song Hotel California ( Not the album as a whole, just the song ) Don Felder's name is first in the list of credited writers.. On the reissues since he was fired his name is now last in the list of credited writers for Hotel California..
@@georgehgordy1690 And that's an example of why Frey and Henley were/are______
I'm confident most people can fill in the blank.
@@Zoetropeification In 1980 Don Felder was the scapegoat for the dislike or hate Frey & Henley felt towards each other of that there is no doubt... The group needed a break coming off Hotel California but they let the record label push them back in the studio to record another album, but the record label didn't have to push too hard because Frey & Henley wanted to be in the biggest band in the world and now that they were they had to maintain it ( Keep feeding the monster ) But Frey felt like he was losing control of his band to Henley, so now the jealousy & resentment starts to set in... Don Henley was vividly aware of both of those things.. Because the record label is pushing for more single's sung by Henley and that meant less singles by Frey... Add Joe & Tim to the mix ( 2 really good singers and musicians ) and you have a leader of a band ( Meaning Frey owning Eagles limited ) with an ego as fragile as egg shells... Frey never knew how to confront Henley face to face ( After the Eagles broke up Frey & Henley would attack each other through the the press, like interviews with the Rolling Stone or magazines of that nature ) The long night at wrong beach was the excuse Frey was looking for to take his anger & frustrations out on Don... Since he didn't have the balls to do it to Henley The next Don ( Felder ) in line would do just fine... Someone saying it's nice to meet you that you don't know and you saying it's nice to meet you too and as they're walking away say " I guess " is just not a valid excuse to start a fight of that magnitude and break up the Eagles, I'm sorry it's just not... Frey said tension had been boiling but that night at long beach with Felder was the tipping point and that's what broke up the band! Okay if that has any ounce of truth to it why was it Henley that said when asked if the Eagles would get back together " When Hell Freezes Over " ? Henley and Frey had issues Sigmund Freud couldn't even understand... I like Glenn Frey but along with being one of the greatest singer songwriters to have ever lived he was also a complete horses ass.. Also knowing the type of person Glenn Frey was, his dying wish was probably " Never let Don Felder back in my band " & Don Henley with bucket of issues in hand probably said " You have my word that will never happen " There now you have my 2 cents
@@georgehgordy1690 That is Frey & Henley for you. At the time they knew there would be no HC without Felder, as it was his song musically from top to bottom. The first name is always considered the person who contributed to the song the most, and then it goes in descending order. Frey and Henley did the lyrics for HC, but on other songs they were "add three for a fee", meaning take someone else's song, and at least three words/differences, then get song writing credit. They were very talented, but also ego maniacs and greedy.
Felder wrote some music for, and changed a couple of lyrics on "One of these Nights", but didn't ask for song writing credit, which was naive of him. He just wanted to contribute to the group/music, but Frey & Henely were all about the money. Needless to say Leadon, Meisner and Felder all got screwed over by those two, but at least Felder got millions after his lawsuit.
I’m always impressed how classy Don Felder is. He’s a great guy.
I read his book. This interview is phony as hell.
Ken Russell Can you elaborate?
He is very warm and fun to listen to
@@kenrussell1093 9 months later still waiting on an elaboration
@@kenrussell1093 justify, okay!
Felder is most definitely the bigger MAN.He is more secure with his masculinity and talent. You go Don!!!.!
He’s such a great musician and always seems so humble and kind. Too bad his bandmates didn’t wholeheartedly give him the credit he deserved. I personally rank it as the best classic rock song of all time. Thanks
He is very well credited on Hotel California. His name is the first one to be mentioned. Unfortunately, he wants all the credit.
Don is pure class. For all that Henley and Frey did to him, he can still barely complete a sentence without smiling.
He just seems like a great, happy guy. Someone most people would love to hang out with.
yes he's a real guy not so much the other manipulating clowns like jack bruce.
The best revenge is living well…and rich.
I would so much like to see Don back in the band, he belongs there. Come on, Henley, don't worry about the $$$, you got plenty !!!
What did Henley and Frey do to him?
"Hotel California" is one of those songs that no matter when or where you hear it first come on; you just feel something.
Then it only gets better and better as it plays. I would have love to have been there when it was recorded, mixed and mastered.
It is truly one of the greatest songs of all time.
Are you SURE YOU WOULD WANT TO HAVE BEEN THERE...ITS A MUSICAL ,YET REAL STATE OF A DRUGGED INNERWORLD DEMONIC STATE OF MIND...bb...Ive been to the Hotel in Norco,Calif..The inside hotel had many floors with lines painted on floors which some lines were leading you to DEAD ENDS..TO PREVENT YOU FRM FINDING SECRET ROOMS ..HONESTLY VERY EERIE AND SCARREY.. Rumers were Al Capone had built it and by the way..the LINES WERE ALL DIFFERANT COLORS.....REMEMBER IN THE SONG ITS SAYS YOU MAY ENTER AND NEVER COME BACK OR OUT .....bb
Its weird how some songs just immediately capture you take you to another place. Pure magic!
I was impressed by Don’s storytelling. Seems like a super guy.
that guitar solo on One Of These Nights... one of the best EVER!
That's true - he ain't just playing rock or funk or blues, he has his own blend of musicality, a rare gift :)
Don't forget his work on "I can't tell you why" I close my eyes listen to it and make me fell like I am floating.
So heart warming,parkin can you feel the vibrational shock from the music 🎵🎶😄💋💋❤️
I love Hotel California!🤗 We're huge fans of classic rock and so grateful we were able to grow up with all this fabulous music! One thing that has always impressed me about the Eagles was their ability to tell a story with their music! Thank you for all the memories!😍
I got to see Felder do the solo with Tommy Shaw when he opened for Styx. It was incredible!
One of Don Felders guitar students back in Gainesville Florida was a skinny young kid by the name of Tom Petty
It was at Lipham Music on Saturday morning. Tommy came in at 10:00, my lesson was at 10:30. Way back then Don wasn’t famous yet. We hung out at the music store all the time. He was 4 years older than us and really had no reason to humor us. We had no money to buy expensive guitars and we were all just learning our first chords. Don charged $10.00 for a 30 minute lesson. Taught me the minor pentatonic scale. Don was always very giving of his time and talent.
Kenneth Player that is cool as shit
It would have been nice if Tom Petty had turned out to be a good guitar player. But instead he became a titan of mediocrity.
His music and vocals are the middle bun in a Big Mac. Billions sold, but not very good.
John Case The middle bun in a Big Mac. 👍🏻
Comment - - - stolen
Shame? - - - none whatsoever
John Case Is that why he sold millions then? If he was mediocer (in your view) then why aren’t you and I famous? I’ve been playing for over 20 years. I master all songs by the guitar Gods your Claptons, Hendrixes, who not? I have a computer hard-disk full of ideas I’ve never heard elsewhere. You can even whistle me a song for 3 sec and I will in most cases understand the entire song structure. I don’t know you or if you even play but maybe you are good too. So why aren’t we famous? Because talent is 10% the other 90 is soooooooooooooooooooooo being lucky and being at the right place at the freaking right millisecond.
It was so cool to hear Don tell the story of how "Hotel California" came to be. This Eagle's song will live on forever!
A calm, cool and collected gentleman for sure 👍
He got crapped on by those other guys. He’s a killer guitarist.
you're half right.
I really like Don Felder.
Saw him a couple of years ago...
He sounded great and I didn't realize how many great Eagles songs (and solo songs) he'd been a part of writing.
AND he played that beautiful white double neck Gibson SG!
Awesome!
He first played the bassline from One Of These Nights :)
@@fusionx4101 I didn't know that. Love the intro to that song.
He's right to be proud of writing one of the best songs in rock history. Thank goodness Henley recognized it for what it was.
He didn't write the song. That was Henley & Frey. Don created the basic format and the guitar tracks. The iconic song was a group effort.
@@jeffsymons4535 Even if Frey and Henley didn't write it? They would say that they did. Henley was the song writer. Frey "co-wrote" and rode on coat tails. Bob Seger encouraged Frey to write songs but in my opinion Frey never really got the knack. Bob Seger sure did.
Without Felder there is no Hotel California.
Without Hotel California what are the Eagles?
@@bobbyy.7762 HE DIDN'T WRITE THE SONG! he didn't even start claiming he wrote it until a few years ago!
@@plasticweapon What are you talking about? Felder is listed first on the credits for Hotel California! Don Felder, Don Henley, Glenn Frey. In that order!
I was at that same Indian Casino where Don Felder gave a concert for maybe 200 people. Wow.wow it was fantastic and what a talent. Such a nice guy. I can’t imagine what the problem was between Frey and Felder. Met him after the concert,what a humble human being. He’s a gift to the world.
Man, I just enjoy stories like this so much. Kind of getting the perspective of the creator of such an iconic song. True artist with talent that is rare and appreciated.
Hotel California guitars melody is still the best melody i've ever heard on 23 years of my life!
Glad my late father has a good sense of music♥️
If you’re 23 (or 24 by now) and you actually mean what you said then you’ve given me some hope for the future of music & youth! 😂😉🙏❤️
RIP to your pop I’m sorry that you didn’t get more time with him❤️🙏
Don Felder... The true Eagle that soars. Had the pleasure of seeing him a few times, great singer/performer.
Eagles ... one of my all time favorites. I remember when their music "new". I'm 70 now and and I have their music and still listen to it, just as I did way back then ... loudly!
NG B me too! Every time I go to work it kicks me into work mode!
Don Felder should be in the touring version of the Eagles. His sound is essential to Hotel California
ministerofdarkness how complete that would be for the hotel California tour. But it is what is. Heard he is doing well though.
When he and Joe Walsh play live together it's nothing short of magical. They definitely bring out the best in each other.
ministerofdarkness Then they would really be The Eagles. Fingers is one of the very best ever.
@@909One92 I agree. I would rather see him solo than the Eagles with Vince Gill. Nothing against Gill. He is an extremely talented guitarist and a better singer than Felder. But from what I've heard that magic is just not there between him and Walsh. Especially at the prices they are charging for their tickets for this Hotel California tour.
Mdmchannel I wonder if Azoff has something to do with it as well.
Victim Of Love is one of my favorite Eagles tunes.Overlooked.
Baritony I’ll put out a short story about VOL Don shared with me. Hope you’ll enjoy it. Coming soon. Best... Joe
Great song. One of my favorites.
I read Dons autobiography 'Heaven and Hell: My Life in the Eagles.' He tells that story in the book. A fascinating book.
I’ve read more than a few of “rock stars” autobiography’s and the thing I like most about Felder’s is he still comes across as humble in his book. Yes, there is what a-lot of people would consider “dirt” on the band, but most of it was already well known by the time his book came out, and even after all the issues with Don and Glenn, and after the lawsuit was settled, he still was/is more than willing to forgive and live and let live and honestly miss playing with , and be willing to play with those guys. It’sjust such a shame the other camp didn’t feel that way, wasn’t willing to sit down and talk it over, apologize for any hard feelings , shake hands and be open or willing to play or work with each other again. It’s now to late for Glenn, but Henley could sit down with Felder, let each other get it off there chest and put it behind them. Felder was a huge part of that band. Even if the lyric writers don’t believe it. They haven’t really done squat without him. 😞
@@raywideman7157 -Yes, I agree. The whole time I was reading it I was thinking how humble and believable he sounded.
Ray Wideman i hope you're kidding!!
@@raywideman7157 It's like a marriage that breaks up. Somethings just can't be fixed.
@@raywideman7157 Agree with you
how can one be so gracious to people who have been so mean? Don Felder is truly one in a million.
because he's not really gracious and they haven't been as mean to him as he lets on?
i'm going to throw up all over myself.
The best guitar duel ever recorded, " fingers Don Felder vs Joe Walsh, hotel California
Turn to stone,👍
It is a very good duel. But not the best . They took this idea from the originators of this technique, Wishbone Ash, who their producer saw in a studio. You want great guitar, check them out
Without a doubt, the best guitar duel ever, never to be equaled!
Dickey Betts and Duane Allman on Blue Sky.
blue sky, in memory of elizabeth reed at fillmore east, legendary stuff.
Don it's funny, I've always thought there was no way you wrote this in Bm, I am glad to know the story behind it now! I sat down as a 15 year old on my Fender Strat 25 years ago, and learned note for note the Hotel solo much as you did, and was AMAZED the entire way through, one of rock music's crowning achievements, very much deserving to be up there with Stairway and Crossroads. Eagles sold out to Joe, and gave you the cold shoulder, but you alone elevated the entire band to new levels with your contributions.
The Eagles were lucky to have Don Felder and Randy Meisner
I think its the other way around. Both of them are nothing before and after the Eagles.
@@assitch6693 You mean you think Frey and Henley were as strong musically as Felder and didn't need his skills? Seriously?
@@integral Do you know that the highest grossing album of the eagles is "Their Greatest hits"? The songs from that album were produced before Felder joined the Eagles. No one can deny Felder is an exceptional player, even Henley can attest to that.
But being a good player does not mean one can compose great music all by himself. Yes, he did started some eagles songs but it was the magic of Henley and Frey made them great. Felder himself said that.
Felder did not have any success with his solo effort even with the help of other famous musicians while Henley and Frey are very successful with their solo careers.
@@assitch6693 It's a greatest hits album, of course it will sell more. Their best studio album was with Felder in the band.
@@hernanbusso1609 My point is that the Eagles were already big before Felder joined. Plus Long road out of Eden made 7x Platinum without Felder
Don Felder's time spent with the Eagles was the best time because Hotel California is the Eagles best album by far
Let's hear the demo tape!
He seems to have forgotten that he stole the chord structure from a Jethro Tull song.
@@gregurosevic1501 99% of such accusations are absurd. Chord structures are often similar. In the end Hotel California stands on its own. Musicians will always take from each other, to suggest thats a criminal act is ridiculous.
@@gregurosevic1501 Which one?
itai bachar We Used to Know
You can find some of it on the box set
It’s nice to finally see him speak of the Eagles in a positive way!
Felder is one Class Act!!!
Thanks for your love and support👋👋
What a talented and classy dude.
What a great story of how collaboration should work. Inspiration, communication, compromise. The band transposing the tune down to accommodate the vocals. Don is such an interesting and talented individual. Thank you for sharing your abilities with the world.
A lot of us during the late 60's might have had the joy of being as successful as the Eagles, if not for Vietnam. Life goes on, thank God.
Thank you so much Joe Chambers and The Musicians Hall of Fame for honoring Don Felder and other truly musical talented artists by giving them a platform to get their truth and story known. Kimie Girl :)
BrentMFisher thank you Brent... Joe
Musicians Hall of Fame & Museum why didn’t you play his demo tape in this video? He said he had it on his laptop and was willing to play it for us. Is there a legal reason for that? I know a lot of people would want to hear it ! Thanks for posting the interview!
I would LOVE to hear the original cassette track that Don recorded. I'm guessing that there are legalities that preclude that from ever happening though.
Hi John.... Actually I never heard it either due to Don having to perform after our interview and his laptop was at his hotel. I also am pretty sure your right too about sharing over the internet. I don’t think he ever meant anything other than playing it for me after the interview was over. Thanks for watching... Joe
I was looking forward to hearing that tape he mentioned he was gonna play. Kind of left it as a cliffhanger...
Don Felder tells it like it is ! And he is so right, the 1st or 2nd draft of musical inspiration always works best because the musician is into the moment n is naturally 2nd nature! That’s the way the Gods want it , from the Heart ❤️ of the moment to the end of the dream! Wonderful true stories are always remarkable cause reality is greater than Fiction! Thanks for the inspiration Don Felder n Muscians hall of Fame!
what an amazingly humble and genuine man...
I love all of these interviews and am thankful that you put them out for everyone to enjoy , I subscribed and hit the Bell to get all your notifications
Thank you very much. Very happy you’re enjoying them! Lots more in the can coming your way. Thanks again, Joe
Don is a gentleman and a very nice human being...I've had replies to messages a few years ago ..nice that he took the time to have a conversation with a fan from UK ..I'll be forever grateful and proud I had a convo with one legend I've always loved..thank you Don x
Don Felder concert I saw was amazing!
The most amazing song! I am sure we will be hearing this song 1000 years from now. Bravo!
What an incredible story.
Incredible is the word. As in not credible at all.
Don Felder is the Man, the Eagles need him back. He is amazing The Gods need to get off of their horse and get him back he is excellent. Thank you Don Felder your amazing!!
Songs of our lives.
Thanks guys
Henley and Frey shafted him badly
they still had to pay him after don's lawsuit against them
@@pjpatrick787 😀😀😀😀 that always makes me happy
@@pjpatrick787 yez don Henley and Glenn Frey threw him out of the eagles because the eagles were making billions on eagles merchandise and don wanted his fair share so he sued Henley and Frey and WON..but they didn't want joe walsh to have nothing to do with don after the lawsuit
Hey Don Felder,
Thank you so much for your music, playing and your songwriting......Wow!
As much as Henley from the Beagles says Blah. Blah. Blah, they still end every show with your tune!
Well done sir! well done.... indeed!! Music always wins!!!
Yay Don, you're the best in every way 💓
Thanks for your love and support👋👋
I love the Eagles all band members. Hotel CA takes me back to my teenage years being for SoCal hits home.
I was lucky enough to see Don and Slash play this great song live at the 2020 NAMM show.
Thank you Gibson for a wonderful memory!
I will search for that-sounds awesome.
Don is a complete class act and utter Guitar God. If I could meet anyone it would be him.
Damn! I was hoping to hear that demo.
Me too!
Me the same. He said he had it on his laptop and said he would play it. I wonder why they didn’t
This guy is so smart and articulate. I am just in awe of his playing, he just seems like he would be a great guy to have a beer with. I could listen to his stories all day long....
I want to hear the demo he promised to play off his laptop!
His maid accidentally erased the demo...
There's no demo...
@@johnman3272 His dog ate it....
Me too. What happened?
Very kind person.n I love that song.especially guys playing the guitar.I say again God bless u all together.
Ian Anderson Wrote the progression chord on « we used to Know » from the « stand up »album
If you're musically inclined, the songs chords alternate between a 5th and minor 3rd, 5th and minor 3rd
@just me Yeah, I also liked Ian's response about the song sounding like "We Used To Know"
These interviews are great. You edit so we hear just the answers + also hear you interview folks and sit back and let them talk with no interruptions. Great stuff. Thank you.
Comments like yours makes it worthwhile. I truly appreciate it. So glad you understand what we’re doing and enjoying it. Best... Joe
It is so interesting to hear how the song came to Felder. I was sitting in a friend’s apartment in Vancouver, BC in 1976 when exactly the same chord progression came to me. I wrote lyrics for a song called Light Goes On, a kind of hymn to energy everlasting, with images of change as the planet turns. No surprise, really that these threads of melody or harmonic progression fall out of the clouds into our laps. I never released it even though I recorded the song, but it has never been put out. I recently finished my fourteenth album of original music. Great to hear from Don how important it was to capture the music when it comes to you. Super.
Great song ..LOVE this song for more than 40 years
I’m not a fan of how Felder was portrayed in the Eagles doc. He’s so respectful and genuine, no ego to go past. Just real.
Thanks for sharing your thoughts Bear....Joe
Incredible guitar solo , all time classic
Don Felder, the Mick Taylor of the Eagles. What an incredible musician and artist.
The music establishment, the way it's layed out always seems to want to separate artists . Great Bands ( and it takes all the players) have been plagued by ( hey you're better than that , you should go solo ) type stuff and some of it goes to their heads . Promise's of better money and not as stressful etc. Sad , it takes all the guys to make the magic. There's an old saying " you're only as good as the guys you play with. " I guess some wanted to get better and some thought they were. Either way , that's how we loose the originals . I never tried to separate Felder from Henley, Frey, Walsh or Meissner . They were THE EAGLES. Today the best song they have is Busy Being Fabulous. My opinion and I'll keep it. Thanks for the post
I’m real glad that Don (F) is able to come to the understanding that that song was a “band” song and not the sole property of one person. I’ve heard him talk about this song before, admittedly from a long time ago, and he seemed to lean towards taking credit for this song. What he consyributed was probably one of the greatest guitar solos in recorded history and I surely would never want to take that from him but this song was NOT “Hotel California” until there were lyrics and a title? This is what has always bothered me about my favorite group The Beatles song credits. So many of those songs became great because of the music behind them. Without the “hook” so many of these songs would have sat there and done nothing! But did the other band members receive song credits or songwriting royalties? No! This song became a big hit BECAUSE of the Eagles and taking one contributing factor out of the equation would have changed everything! Good job Don Felder for your part and especially for not being so ego driven that you couldn’t allow the insights of your other band members from making the the gigantic hit it was!
Greatest rock guitar riff of all time. Love the story behind it.
In my opinion, Hotel California is the best rock song ever!!!
Love stories behind the stories!
I believe read at one time that The Eagles sold more records in the 1970s than any other band. The quality of their music substantiates it.
Their stellar live performaces certainly didn't hurt either. 👍
I appreciate every nuance Of Mr Felder's creativity, and Joe Walsh to me the two together are priceless and completely original. His are some of my favorite Eagles, Don and Glenn were both so lucky to have meet so many eagles members. Without those that made those sounds, those songs would never have been loved as much.
Thanks for sharing your comments Rocker..... Joe
The chord progression came Ian Anderson of Jethro Tull written in 1969
The Eagles supported Jethro Tull around that time
The song is called ‘thing’s we used to know’ worth checking out
Hotel California is a fantastic song/melody, one of the best ever made. However, the architecture of the song - even the fragments of solo’s is the same - is made by Ian Anderson from Jethro Tull. They played together, JT as a supporting act at Eagles concerts. The Eagles might not even remembered this at that time, but it definitely the same. Ian Anderson once said that he was honored that The Eagles made a hit of his master piece and he is not the kind of man to start a copyright case. He just let them. Bravo !
Was Felder with the Eagles in 1969 though?
@@schoolmanirish3895 I believe he joined the Eagles around 1974
Every song bound to copy a bit from another song. There is nothing wrong with that. Everytime we open our mouth to speak, we are copying.
@@scirocco51 a bit yes 😊
I don’t believe I said it’s wrong to copy. Though the amount we copy as artists is always open to scrutiny as it would be totally pointless having copyright infringement law. I think Hotel California is brilliant interpretation of an original idea.
Thank you for those, maybe more than 1 million times have heard "Hotel California" (and also the LP "Eagles Live")👍💪❤
Thank you so much for putting up these interviews! It’s so inspiring to hear these personal stories from great musicians and people I have looked up to. Keep on rocking 🤘🏻
Thanks for watching it...Joe
If anyone wants to hear about these songs and / or the birth of songs etc of the Eagles should watch “the history of the eagles”. They interview the band, all members, and gets their versions of what happened to the band and members.
Best 3 hours you can spend if you’re an eagles fan
He comes across as a genuine kind of guy.
he's really fake.
Now he does....
So glad he got his share in the end. And, no matter how unpleasant, he let us all see how things really transpired.
The best stuff just comes out you got to have your record around cuz there's no way you will remember it and it's always hard to go back and duplicate it this is a great show thumbs up again
I have to disagree that you won’t remember it. The late great Ronnie Van Zant said if it ain’t good enough to remember it ain’t worth singing. He never wrote a single lyric down ever.
Don Felder rocks! Watch him in "Houston 77" "Witchy Woman" Dude wears it out!!! Thanks for the interview!
Thanks for watching Patti....Joe
Thanks for your love and support👋👋
Thanks for such a great insight into a great record.
Felder is freaking tremendously talented. Without his contributions, some of us wouldn’t even care about the Eagles. Hotel California is one of the greatest rock songs of all time and his guitar parts ARE LEGEND!
As a matter of fact, I looked up the word legend in the dictionary and it played me his guitar solos!
Thanks Robby…..Joe
Pure Genius bro! Hotel California will be a song that will last forever.
His playing is very ‘weird’ (in a good way) speaking as someone who nailed the solo...Joe Walsh’s bits are cool but standard,but Felders stuff is almost Jazz...SUPER COOL !
Happy Birthday! to one of the most prolific guitarist Don Felder - kimie
Don's book is really good. He definitely deserves a lot of respect. Don and Glenn always talked bad about him. He wrote their biggest hit
no he didn't.
Felder is always so gracious.
Thanks for watching Mark......Joe
Good stuff. Going to visit when in Nashville.
Don is such an awesome guitar player and person. Thank you for such a beautiful piece of music ❤️
I’ve lived in California my whole life, always wanted to know the deeper meaning of the lyrics.
A description of dying and going to Hell, you can check out any time you please BUT YOU CAN NEVER LEAVE!
Ronald Fields thanks, I appreciate that, there are a few different explanations and theories out there but this one sounds the most accurate, thanks 🍄
I've always thought it and "life in the fast lane" were both about vices and their power.
...With a Mission 🔔 Bell, this could be Heaven or this could be Hell...
Watch the Netflix story of the eagles..
You'll find out
I wish he was still in the Eagles band. I feel his work was very important to their continued success.
I agree dphotos... thanks for watching....Joe
the lyrics, how did they come up w/ the lyrics? That story holds the burning question.
hi Kevin, from what I’ve heard it’s just a story about the decadent lifestyle that was prevalent with the rich and famous in Los Angeles back in the 70s with all the drugs and sex that was available. Nothing more or less. Best... Joe
I’ve watched ‘History of the Eagles’ and that’s the story I’m sticking to.
Don Felder one of my guitar hero! Took me a week to learn the solo and I love playing its my secret weapon!!
Thanks for sharing your thoughts Zone... Best, Joe
Getting to hear Dons demo of Hotel California would be grand
Jethro Tull's "We Used to Know"
The Eagles were Tull's opening band during the "Stand Up" tour, which featured "We Used to Know." Felder heard that chord progression dozens of times before "making it up" on his sofa.
I love the way Ian Anderson, instead of crying victim or trying to sue, spoke openly about how he felt honored and flattered that they would use his song:)
Felder was not in the Eagles then.
@@WaveGuideStudios The Eagles toured with Tull in 72, not 69. 'We Used to Know' never featured at all at that time, in fact not through the 70s or 80s. I have not missed a Tull or related UK tour since TAAB. Massive Tull fan the fact is the Eagles could never have picked it up supporting in 72!!Also this can be verified by the Ministry of Information Tull set list website. Maybe picked up on record or radio but it certainly wasn't on live performances.
@@thunderc45 Sorry. I was relying on Ian Anderson's public statements on the matter.
Don is right about creativity. Your first shot is usually your best and you gradually disimprove it
he is such a monster talent.....couldn't have been done without him period
Thanks GPL... Joe C.