Mark Farner 2022-01-28 "I'm Your Captain (Closer To Home)" Flint, MI

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  • Опубліковано 5 лют 2025
  • Mark Farner performs the song "I'm Your Captain (Closer To Home)" at The Capitol Theatre in in his hometown Flint, MI on January 28, 2022.

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  • @rickphillips4983
    @rickphillips4983 2 роки тому +135

    Don Screwer and Mel Snatcher robbed Mark but the honest rocker Mark prevailed! God bless you Mark!

    • @unhingedsoulcollector8501
      @unhingedsoulcollector8501 2 роки тому +17

      EXACTLY! The very best recipes are only amazing if you have the most necessary ingredients. The recipe that was Grand Funk is now just BLAND JUNK! Mel And Don are a nuthin without the man behind it all. I so happy to see Farner sounding just truly fu**ing amazing! He deserves all the the love and attention for giving us the catalog of music he has written. He doesn't need those guys or the G.F title even though it should be his. We all know what the real deal is!!

    • @unhingedsoulcollector8501
      @unhingedsoulcollector8501 2 роки тому +18

      Mel and Don 🤔....Probably should just call it it GLAND SPUNK! Without Mark.....that's all it is!!

    • @SmartCybersecurity
      @SmartCybersecurity 2 роки тому +8

      So sad that happened

    • @42183mfb
      @42183mfb 2 роки тому +13

      when you have 3 people sing his parts yeah I say Mark won

    • @aim5419
      @aim5419 2 роки тому +13

      Mark Farner is/was Grand Funk Railroad. It’s his voice, guitar playing, instrument playing and songs he wrote that got them on top. Shame on Don “Screwer” for his deceitfulness when he was voted out of the band. God Bless Mark Farner!

  • @rickphillips4983
    @rickphillips4983 2 роки тому +119

    Mark is the real Grand Funk!

  • @hehhehhuhhuh7014
    @hehhehhuhhuh7014 3 роки тому +99

    Mark Farner, is beyond amazing!!!!! WOW!!!! At age 73 1/2, he still sounds EXACTLY as great as he did in 1970!!! He truly is SUPERMAN!!!
    And what an awesome song - takes me back in time to my childhood! The musicians in the band are stellar!!

  • @leonardlloyd1089
    @leonardlloyd1089 2 роки тому +55

    Without Mark Farner, that cover band has NO ROCK N ROLL SOUL!!!
    Mark is rock royalty!!!!!!!

  • @dennisn1672
    @dennisn1672 2 роки тому +12

    No mistaken marks voice. Still sounds great. The man has stood the real test of time. He is Grand Funk Railroad.

  • @rockhead69
    @rockhead69 2 роки тому +13

    Legend...the soul of Grand Funk Railroad.

  • @MrWhnpgsfly
    @MrWhnpgsfly 3 роки тому +66

    Not All My Super Hero's wear a Cape,Love Ya Mark 😇 NO Farner NO Funk 🎸

    • @Mff48
      @Mff48 2 роки тому +4

      Ha! Love it! He sure is my rock hero! still selling out venues pushing his 74th birthday!! in under 30 minutes i might add!!! A MINI SHEA!!!!

    • @mimilini1
      @mimilini1 2 роки тому +3

      Amen to that! Thank God for giving us the mighty Mark Farner!

  • @glenngoren4566
    @glenngoren4566 2 роки тому +8

    The Capt. Still rockin like in 75

  • @vwccrline
    @vwccrline 3 роки тому +76

    The members of the cover band touring as Grand Funk need to return Mark Farner's ship to the Captain!

    • @steverherb
      @steverherb 2 роки тому +6

      I think you're referring to Grand Fake Railroad 😡

    • @LiamGWilickMusic
      @LiamGWilickMusic 2 роки тому +6

      WRONG, HE'S BETTER OF WITHOUT THEM...NO MARK, NO FUNK!

    • @j.g.junior1378
      @j.g.junior1378 2 роки тому +3

      best comment...fvckin aye right!!!

    • @jesalbrtarteaga64
      @jesalbrtarteaga64 2 роки тому +2

      FARNER FUNK RAILROAD 🛤

    • @stuartmoore6310
      @stuartmoore6310 2 роки тому

      Nah, that punk Don deserves that washed up, broken backed bark he cheated Mark out of. Let them eat limes.

  • @geraldroraback5432
    @geraldroraback5432 2 роки тому +7

    You are listening to “The Real Grand Funk Railroad” Mark is Grand Funk Railroad. Mark is the real deal.

  • @brianjackson4191
    @brianjackson4191 Рік тому +1

    YES YES YES FAR OUT MARK FARNER FOREVER RIGHT THE NEW GRAND FUNK WITHOUT MARK FARNER IS NOTHING PEACE

  • @todddresing5453
    @todddresing5453 2 роки тому +41

    Saw Grand Funk in 1971 Cleveland Public Auditorium, he was a wild man, played for about 2 1/2 hours , have every original album on vinyl…Should be in the Rock n Roll Hall of Fame!

    • @dennishowell6494
      @dennishowell6494 2 роки тому +8

      I agree should be in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

    • @michaeloyler1429
      @michaeloyler1429 2 роки тому +6

      I was there,too...my first concert.

    • @speedysteve9121
      @speedysteve9121 2 роки тому +1

      He's too pro-gun and he's an open Christian. R&R Hall of Fame is all about Alan Freed.

    • @jackthomas8849
      @jackthomas8849 2 роки тому +1

      @@michaeloyler1429 me too!

    • @barryrahn5957
      @barryrahn5957 Рік тому

      They're not?

  • @johnschofield9496
    @johnschofield9496 3 роки тому +60

    73 and still has an amazing voice !! Love ya, Mark and thank you for giving me so many of my life's greatest memories !

  • @edkelley1649
    @edkelley1649 2 роки тому +10

    When you're a good person and have compassion and empathy.... with love in your heart and no hate... when you don't let your ego control you.... You look like Mark Farner at 74. Well done Sir... may the Lord bless you and those you love Mark Farner.
    Cheers YA'LL

  • @macadoo2530
    @macadoo2530 2 роки тому +5

    Mark Farner IS Grand Funk Railroad.

  • @shellyweiers121
    @shellyweiers121 2 роки тому +8

    Mark farmer and Bob Seger Michigan's greatest gift to rock n roll

  • @lazur1
    @lazur1 Рік тому +1

    Mark sings this song more in tune now than he did in his youth.

  • @DaveLzi7
    @DaveLzi7 2 роки тому +14

    All these years and he still has the voice.

  • @rudolfrojas
    @rudolfrojas 2 роки тому +1

    Such a beautiful composition and tune that brings back so many memories. Thank you sir for your talents and unshakeable determination to bring this music to later generations.

  • @oneofmany1087
    @oneofmany1087 2 роки тому +11

    MARK IS AND WILL ALWAYS BE Grand Funk! there is no Grand Funk without Mark Farner...

  • @CharlieKrampitz
    @CharlieKrampitz 2 роки тому +15

    Like a good bottle of wine, keeps getting better with age. He hasn't lost his voice still has it.

  • @allenmoyer7862
    @allenmoyer7862 2 роки тому +16

    How can you not LOVE Mark Farner?

    • @Mff48
      @Mff48 2 роки тому +1

      Whats not to love???

  • @kimmontgomery6671
    @kimmontgomery6671 2 роки тому +23

    Seen Mark play 13 times in the last 20 yrs. Always a great show, the highlight of our lives those summers. My wife and I and my cousin and his wife usually go together. I've had the honor of meeting him several times, had my picture taken with him twice (three times for my wife), and once caught a harmonica he threw to the crowd, which he also signed for me! He is just a real class act, down to earth and has a kind heart. A national treasure!

    • @Mff48
      @Mff48 2 роки тому +4

      Im in the Uk and can see how much he is adored in the states! He really is an icon.Let me tell you i love him as much as you all do!!!! Im only sad that he doesnt play over here so i probably wont get to see him unless i can get stateside.....i live in hope!!! Hes a beautiful soul!!!

  • @windywater522
    @windywater522 Рік тому +1

    Love Mark Farner ❤.

  • @bobsbarnworkshop
    @bobsbarnworkshop 2 роки тому +20

    If you loved Grand Funk, do see Mark Farner! He's keeping the music alive!!!! God bless yo and keep yo my friend!!!!

  • @cahg3871
    @cahg3871 2 роки тому +13

    It’s one of those songs that when it comes on the radio,I automatically turn up the volume.

  • @randybaca6132
    @randybaca6132 2 роки тому +19

    We are getting closer to our home thank you Mark

  • @Wendell309
    @Wendell309 2 роки тому +7

    I’ll never forget you Mark…you are a Legend….bad ass Rock N Roll that I enjoyed as a teenager/20’s….Real music! ….Hit’s one to his core and soul..Thank you! You are the real deal.

  • @toddmartin6572
    @toddmartin6572 2 роки тому +7

    I’m pissed I missed this show.. our local news channels suck at advertising such events.. I had no idea it was occurring.. damn it

  • @michaelhalstead7532
    @michaelhalstead7532 2 роки тому +19

    Mark is an amazing song writer and singer. His voice is still great after all these years

  • @tylagraysinga
    @tylagraysinga 2 роки тому +3

    I just saw a vid of the "Grand Funk" band as it is today playing this song. I was disgusted to hear that they are playing Mark Farner's songs. KNOW Mark Farner, KNOW GFR! NO Mark Farner, NO GFR! Last month I drove three hours (one way) to see this incredible man in concert. Mark Farner is worth it in every way! His band truly ROCKS! ROCK ON Mark Farner! Keep it going, man!

  • @ronmuckler4238
    @ronmuckler4238 2 роки тому +5

    Still awesome after all these years.

  • @mightyjoe3849
    @mightyjoe3849 2 роки тому +6

    I wish these three would get it together soon! The clock ticks!!

    • @webman1956
      @webman1956 2 роки тому

      Yeah, Farner has stated many times that he is ready and that the fans deserve it but it`s Brewer and Mel that are the holdups. Pricks.

  • @taylor-vl1re
    @taylor-vl1re 2 роки тому +8

    I saw Grand Funk play this 50 years ago in the Yale Bowl, New Haven. "Yes"... was the opening band

  • @BUNKERJR53
    @BUNKERJR53 2 роки тому +12

    Mark is "Grand Funk". He is the heart and soul of it. He still has it after all these years. This video gave me chills. Been a fan since "On Time" was released. "Are You Ready" was one of the first songs I learned on guitar.

  • @LightningDogg
    @LightningDogg 2 роки тому +8

    Wow Mark Farner's voice is as great as ever. This video gave me chills. This is the only Grand Funk from today I would ever listen to!

  • @CharlesFrancey
    @CharlesFrancey Рік тому +1

    Rock on bro love those guitar riffs ...

  • @zigman8550
    @zigman8550 2 роки тому +5

    Great song!

  • @tadeodewiesent583
    @tadeodewiesent583 2 роки тому +7

    ¡¡¡¡¡¡Mark, el más grande!!!!!
    ¡¡¡¡¡Ídolo forever!!!!!

  • @jackbooten2681
    @jackbooten2681 2 роки тому +6

    It's an Anthem to this old heart.

  • @oldfarmer4700
    @oldfarmer4700 2 роки тому +4

    I so glad I grew up with the music that has lasted like no other. 8 track tapes and LP albums. Grand Funk Railroad was the greatest band in the world at one time. It still is one of the greatest today. Wish I could go back 50 years, running around in a 68 mustang with the only girl I really loved listening to music like this.

  • @jameslucas7880
    @jameslucas7880 2 роки тому +12

    Saw Mark with GFR at the Agora in Cleveland in 1969. Same unbelievable voice!

  • @stevewestfall7059
    @stevewestfall7059 2 роки тому +14

    I always thought this song is one of the best songs in rock and roll.

    • @cahg3871
      @cahg3871 2 роки тому

      It certainly is one of the great anthems.It has that ability to unite all us fans to sing the lyrics.

    • @milojanis4901
      @milojanis4901 2 роки тому

      Because it simply IS!!

  • @imafunkyman
    @imafunkyman 2 роки тому +16

    The man still has it! God bless you Mark!

  • @nightranger3430
    @nightranger3430 2 роки тому +7

    This is GRAND FUNK RAILROAD!!

  • @bobrennegarbe5547
    @bobrennegarbe5547 2 роки тому +12

    Has always been a badass. Great talent

  • @penncentral8885
    @penncentral8885 2 роки тому +2

    Go Mark go!!! Excellent!!! Glad to see you succeed despite what the others did to you!!!!

  • @tattooeddrummer71
    @tattooeddrummer71 2 роки тому +6

    awesome I didn't know they reopened the Capitol for shows

  • @nightranger3430
    @nightranger3430 2 роки тому +19

    This is what Mel & Don are missing! Unforgiveness is
    a terrible thing!! 🙏🏼

  • @reubenrodriguez9186
    @reubenrodriguez9186 3 роки тому +25

    I used to play his music back in the day n still do when ever i have chance. still my idol!! Blessyou mark !

    • @Reapprsr1
      @Reapprsr1 2 роки тому +1

      Hi RR its been 9 months... where can I youtube your music?

  • @sonnylatchstring
    @sonnylatchstring 2 роки тому +3

    Such a great artist, super voice, sweet man and so very humble. A joy to watch him perform.

  • @scottstedeford7575
    @scottstedeford7575 2 роки тому +8

    Mark had such a distinct voice and sound in GF. Here he is at 73, all in tact, passion and all. After singing professionally virtually non-stop for 50+ years, he still has the same range and tone after all that time and use. I do miss his original GF guitar tone, not the more homogenous modern one in this video. He had that slicing, percussive, just on the edge of out of control tone, that he worked perfectly (and that worked perfectly for him). It was one of a kind, like a fingerprint, so distinct like his voice.

  • @duece5976
    @duece5976 2 роки тому +11

    You still got it bro. Would absolutely love to see the funk together again. Either way keep doing your thing Mr Farner. You make us happy dude.

  • @davidkastin4240
    @davidkastin4240 2 роки тому +30

    MAGNIFICENT! ❤ 🎸 Totally blown away with how excellent this sounds. Watched with tears of joy in my eyes!

    • @Mff48
      @Mff48 2 роки тому +3

      He gets ya like that doesnt he!!! Mark always makes me emotional.....love the man so much!

    • @pascualafelipe3906
      @pascualafelipe3906 Рік тому

      👏🏼😢nostálgico 💋

    • @pascualafelipe3906
      @pascualafelipe3906 Рік тому

      @@Mff48yo también siempre lo admiré y me gusto, ahora igual ❤️

  • @revelationakagoldeneagle8045
    @revelationakagoldeneagle8045 2 роки тому +21

    Memories of my youth ✌️😎
    Mark Farner is the man!

  • @makdaddy8399
    @makdaddy8399 2 роки тому +8

    GREAT Song.....those were the days.

  • @jamescastillo2405
    @jamescastillo2405 2 роки тому +3

    Love to see Mark is still holding it down, too bad the lights are turned off, so dark, wish we could see the whole band.

  • @pursang101
    @pursang101 2 роки тому +3

    God knows I still love all those hard core British rock bands from the 60s &70s but Mark Farner holds a special place just a bit above them. American Rock n Roll from the magic years of youth.

  • @brucecall1595
    @brucecall1595 2 роки тому +9

    We love mark here in flint. Hes nation wide but to us hes a local treasure. MARK DON AND MEL. WITH CRAIG TOO!

  • @tamarabradshaw4799
    @tamarabradshaw4799 Рік тому +1

    MARK FARNER
    The Quintessential
    Rockstar
    ❤️🎶💥🎸💥🎶❤

  • @cheryla786
    @cheryla786 2 роки тому +15

    He sounds great!! Enjoyed every note

  • @georgefassuliotis5745
    @georgefassuliotis5745 2 роки тому +6

    What an incredible singer, writer and musician (a truly great and innovative guitarist) . Mark Farner is a national treasure.

  • @barrymassey9865
    @barrymassey9865 2 роки тому +6

    Wow!!!!! Man I can't wait only 10 more days. I've seen Mark farner and Grand Funk R/R meny times live and its always good . Mark how about a shout out for Bear and Mandy my 21 year old daughter. I will be at the show in Niagara 3-12-22

  • @enricozambianchi
    @enricozambianchi 2 роки тому +4

    God bless you, Mark!

  • @geraldroraback5432
    @geraldroraback5432 2 роки тому +4

    Now, that is the real Grand Funk Railroad.

  • @jerzy56
    @jerzy56 2 роки тому +1

    great, thanks Mark , I wish your bros could have been there

  • @Relicsun
    @Relicsun 5 місяців тому

    Mark withstood the test of time. He’s the real deal!

  • @tonyv47
    @tonyv47 Рік тому

    75 yrs old & still kickin ass , bless mr farner

  • @miguelocaranza7348
    @miguelocaranza7348 2 роки тому +3

    Saludos desde CHILE¡ tienen que ver el concierto de Farner en Chile del 2012 en el teatro Caupolican ...Beautiful.....

  • @sonnie6
    @sonnie6 10 місяців тому

    January 1971 coming home from Germany with all my Airmen going to McGuire Air Force to be discharged we all sang that song as we were landing and every time i hear this song brings tears to my eyes as it reminds me how happy we all were coming home to civilian life and seeing our families. Thank you Mark Farner you are best!!!!!

  • @rolandsingh
    @rolandsingh 2 роки тому +13

    What an Unique and Fascinating voice: that, of one Mr. MARK FARNER! What Awesome Talent, indeed!! ❤💯%❤
    Roland Singh, Canada 🇨🇦

  • @bobbybrooks4826
    @bobbybrooks4826 2 роки тому +3

    Sounds great

  • @janmediaa
    @janmediaa 3 роки тому +13

    Still goin strong😎👌💥

  • @MikeUIibarri
    @MikeUIibarri 2 роки тому +5

    Sounding so good!

  • @alvinmarcus5780
    @alvinmarcus5780 2 роки тому +3

    Getting closer to my home to Mark.
    See ya on the other side one day. ✝️

  • @kidguzzi_chrisgalardi
    @kidguzzi_chrisgalardi 3 роки тому +29

    Wow, thank you for posting! Great video and audio 👍🙏🇺🇸

  • @judithclinton7730
    @judithclinton7730 2 роки тому +3

    Great got his DVD live from chili great concert

  • @shambeez
    @shambeez 2 роки тому

    Wow. Ageless funk. Mark Farner is Grand Funk, period. No imitations !

  • @augustotorres9746
    @augustotorres9746 2 роки тому +2

    The BOSS.. the Best!! 73!!! Intact!!

  • @kippgriffin7671
    @kippgriffin7671 2 роки тому +2

    JUST SEEN GFR THIS PAST WEEKEND WOW YOU CAN REALLY TELL THE DIFFERENCE MARK SOUNDS FUCKING GREAT.....

  • @JK-yu7hj
    @JK-yu7hj 2 роки тому +1

    Awesome to watch a master craftsman at work!

  • @alvinmarcus5780
    @alvinmarcus5780 2 роки тому +4

    Rock on Sir. ✝️❤️

  • @johnreynolds4393
    @johnreynolds4393 Рік тому

    Mark Farner is some one I've been following for 40Years ++ He's Awesome!

  • @brettjones4733
    @brettjones4733 2 роки тому +3

    There is no grand funk without mark , the other 2 are a tribute band really .

  • @ChuckDavis360
    @ChuckDavis360 2 роки тому +5

    Wow love it. The drummer and the bass player are playing like Don and Mel played giving that classic Grand Fund Sound. 👍👍👏👏🙂🙂

  • @Rustam276
    @Rustam276 Рік тому

    Mark is the amazing Guitarist and Singer.

  • @rathernotsay8510
    @rathernotsay8510 2 роки тому +7

    He sounds great! My favorite song.

  • @tracipaul1576
    @tracipaul1576 2 роки тому +7

    I really wanted to attend this concert so badly, to honor my late Father Kenneth (Monk) McFadden but I was sick. Maybe someday.❤😁🎸🎤🎼

  • @nightranger3430
    @nightranger3430 2 роки тому +7

    Love you Brother Mark!👍🏻🙏🏼

  • @juanespinosa8064
    @juanespinosa8064 2 роки тому +1

    I,d rather watch a Mark Farner concert,and feel i,m getting a true Grandfunk legend playing the classics

  • @AndrewSmith-uz8bg
    @AndrewSmith-uz8bg Рік тому

    Dam how did he get so old so quick!! Time flies!! 1970 was like yesterday. Unbelievable!

  • @davidcalvillo7127
    @davidcalvillo7127 2 роки тому +2

    Mark Your The Greatest

  • @davenamanda
    @davenamanda Рік тому

    As ageless and timeless as a masterpiece can possibly be, I always react in the same way each and every time I hear this incredible piece of music...I find myself in total awe. Mark Farner, you are Grand Funk Railroad and you alone will ALWAYS be Grand Funk Railroad, regardless of what the others may do. Without you, they are nothing...no matter who they get to sing the songs. You cannot be replaced because you are the heart and soul of GFR and I am so appreciative of what you have done over the entire scope of your career. Your music has meant a lot to me. And it continues to do so.

  • @richardnogan4579
    @richardnogan4579 2 роки тому +2

    Right on in every way. Tku.

  • @sluggotinfantryman
    @sluggotinfantryman 2 роки тому +3

    Awesome.

  • @kkuenzel56
    @kkuenzel56 4 місяці тому

    Back where it all began, in Flint Michigan!

  • @albertcauzon1950
    @albertcauzon1950 2 роки тому +1

    Great love it

  • @salthedrummer1
    @salthedrummer1 Рік тому

    Wow Mark still has it. Great band too with the drummer hitting those background vocals.. Awesome...

  • @AlmostReady504
    @AlmostReady504 2 роки тому +2

    this is the voice of GFRR
    everything ( and everyone) is secondary

  • @dallaslouie
    @dallaslouie 2 роки тому +1

    Mark, come play in Dallas TX.