Don Felder -- He Wouldn't Quit the Eagles (Mini Doc)

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    Don Felder his story of growing up in Florida, moving to California and then joining what was to become one of the greatest bands in rock history, The Eagles which he played lead guitar from 1974 until he was fired in 2001. He never quit or gave up. He still tours and plays music today.
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  • @bradclark9129
    @bradclark9129 Рік тому +238

    They never sounded the same without Felder. Walsh and him together just made magic happen when they played together.

    • @jamesbowen8960
      @jamesbowen8960 Рік тому +16

      They sounded like their own tribute band after Felder was fired from the Eagles. Felder was the icing on the cake.

    • @MellissaBoomeroftheNight
      @MellissaBoomeroftheNight 6 місяців тому

      100%

    • @gib59er56
      @gib59er56 4 місяці тому

      They are good friends and they brought out the very best of each other!

  • @TC-eo5eb
    @TC-eo5eb Рік тому +479

    I have said this before in other videos but it is worth repeating. My wife and I saw Don Felder and his band at a small Indian Casino several years ago. There were 200 fans at most at that show. Felder and his band put on a show second to none. They played as if they were in a stadium of 80,000 fans. After the show, Don stayed on stage and signed autographs and allowed fans to have their photographs taken with him. He signed my show ticket. Don Felder is a class act. Thank you Don for a wonderful show.

    • @RiverDocs
      @RiverDocs  Рік тому +25

      Good story. Thanks for sharing it!

    • @barrybechtel8553
      @barrybechtel8553 Рік тому +28

      I saw Don in Philadelphia a few years back and have yo ditto your comments!!! Go Don!!!!

    • @drvee1983
      @drvee1983 Рік тому +22

      Thanks for posting. I had the same piano teacher in Gaineville, FL that Stills did.
      Good narration to Don's story. Thanks for posting.

    • @timcastens1150
      @timcastens1150 Рік тому +27

      It's kinda like Mick Taylor, the best stuff the Stones did in my opinion was with Mick Taylor, I can say that same thing with Don, the eagles were good before and after Don but their best stuff was with Don Felder.

    • @embee5557
      @embee5557 Рік тому +6

      I actually looked for him touring after your last comment! Well last one I read.

  • @fivestring65ify
    @fivestring65ify Рік тому +108

    Felder turned the Eagles into a classic rock band. Plain and simple.

  • @marklarson601
    @marklarson601 Рік тому +267

    Felder is woefully under appreciated. An incredible talent who brought a whole new sound to the Eagles. Joe Walsh was the icing on the cake.

    • @CraigLumpyLemke
      @CraigLumpyLemke Рік тому +3

      If you think he's "Under appreciated" then appreciate him more. Seems simple.

    • @jackieevans8218
      @jackieevans8218 Рік тому +5

      I’m

    • @markd4518
      @markd4518 Рік тому +3

      Yes saw the documentary it seems like these 2 were the not the pain in the ass control freaks the other two were.

    • @Larrymh07
      @Larrymh07 10 місяців тому +5

      I agree. I understand how Frey and Henley were the terrific song writers but Felder, Walsh and their fabulous Bass players spiced the songs up and made them great!

    • @gib59er56
      @gib59er56 4 місяці тому +1

      I think guitarists (me for one, and you too I think) know how talented Don is. The twin attack of him and Joe (my favorite guitarist and the reason I began playing in 1980) was pure magic. They really bring out the best of each other.

  • @kathleenmckeithen118
    @kathleenmckeithen118 Рік тому +19

    My mother and Don's mother both moved into the North Florida Retirement Village in Gainesville, FL at just about the same time. They became very good friends up until Don's mom passed away. I used to eat lunch with Doris and my mother and Doris would tell about Don and how he grew up in Gainesville, learned to play the guitar and became famous when he was with the Eagles. Don had given his mother, Doris, lots of his gold albums and she cherished them. When Don made trips to Paris, he would always bring back perfumes for his mother.
    On a least two occasions, my mother got to have lunch with Don because he was at the retirement village to visit his mother.
    I am 74 and loved, still love, the Eagles' music. Finding out from his mother and my mother what a great son he was just made me feel so good about him. I wish I had been there to have lunch with Don, his mom and my mom but I was an elementary school teacher and had zero time for such thrills.😁

  • @VincePalamaraJFK
    @VincePalamaraJFK 9 місяців тому +25

    Don Felder is my favorite Eagle.

    • @byronmerritt3507
      @byronmerritt3507 3 місяці тому +3

      I love Joe Walsh but Felder is, in my opinion, the better guitarist. The most talented man in the band, again in my opinion, is don Henley - but he’s a gigantic asshole.

  • @rodneywilkerson9854
    @rodneywilkerson9854 Рік тому +41

    Fingers Felder is by far one of the best; he never received the accolades he so well deserves.

  • @user-bq6gb7no4u
    @user-bq6gb7no4u 3 місяці тому +25

    Without Don Felder the Eagles would never have become that band & that song would never have seen the light of day!

    • @gib59er56
      @gib59er56 2 місяці тому +3

      I agree 100% man. I never liked Frey in the first place, and the crap they put Felder thru was absurd. Try that shit with Joe Walsh and he would just laugh at you and walk without looking back.

    • @in2livinit
      @in2livinit Місяць тому

      Jus my 2 bits guys, but I think Hotel California would have been another song, maybe even sold & made popular by another artist. But it is too unforgettable to just disappear. Many great songs by great artists, started as mere warm up exercises. Like Dust in the Wind, KANSAS. Know any legendary others ? EVH ? Slash ? Bernie ostensibly didn't feel bitter nor pushed out by his friend Don. He always wanted to play different music, not Rock. A different Eagle wanted to be a "rock star" and stepped on his own brothers, just to try to make himself look bigger. Since the day Don Felder was pushed out, him and his cousin big shot, ended the "Eagles" after The Long Run & turned a legendary band into an echo tribute, for 40+ years now. Vince Gill & Joe Walsh are the unusual & true glue that holds the band together. Even Deacon didn't want to stick around the Toxicity of DH, who has now been caught lip syncing his own old studio tracks. "Heaven & Hell" indeed.

    • @gib59er56
      @gib59er56 Місяць тому

      @@in2livinit Yes the DH lip synch is sumpin elst ya know? I am talkin funny again, lol. You have made a great couple of statemente and some I agree with and others I am not sure. Gaddamn that band has baggage!

    • @in2livinit
      @in2livinit Місяць тому

      ​@@gib59er56 fire away Gib, I don't comment on UA-cam to be a know it all & yell at clouds.Have my thoughts on things ya, but I want to hear more & learn more about what musicians and musicologists think. This sound byte ( pun ) shoebox we've all been shoved into, and I'm offended Keybd Warrior syndrome stuff sucks. Shoot me down, tell me what you think, I'm all ears 👍🎶🎸✌️

    • @gib59er56
      @gib59er56 Місяць тому +2

      @@in2livinit No. I will not. You actually made me think of the hypocrosy I tend to deal in. I have always said what is wrong with people is that they treat music like a sport. There is nobody keeping score here man. Music should be felt and loved by those who like a certain type and it makes for a variety of tastes and keeps chugging. But I do fall into the trap I condemn others to, by engaging is dumb stuff. Thank you for being a voice of reason and a kind voice it is. I will not fire away. I salute you man.

  • @Diggerdog2nd
    @Diggerdog2nd Рік тому +127

    It's funny how Glenn said there's one asshole in the Eagles & Don Felder is it. He was right about the first part but I guess didn't realize he was actually describing himself not Don.

    • @tedgibson5960
      @tedgibson5960 Рік тому +6

      which really sucks--he was my favorite!!! he made a pretty good actor on Miami Vice etc!!

    • @rasputinsliver3196
      @rasputinsliver3196 Рік тому +20

      Both Frey and Henley were/are major sphincter muscles, regardless of their talent.

    • @billd9667
      @billd9667 Рік тому +19

      I didn’t shed a single tear for Frey when he passed, though I did pity him. Henley, instead of waiting until his turn in the barrel with Glenn, should have stood up for Leadon and Meisner.
      Frey had issues galore.

    • @chadyoung2894
      @chadyoung2894 Рік тому +8

      I saw a celebrity on Howard Stern say when she was a golf drink girl, Glen didn't tip her and said "These people should learn a skill"

    • @gmb858
      @gmb858 Рік тому +16

      There is a thin line between cocky and obnoxious. Glenn and Henley both epitomized obnoxious.

  • @cliffmorgan31
    @cliffmorgan31 Рік тому +96

    Don Felder was and is, on top of everything else, a class guy…
    Something that cannot be said of Glen and the other Don.

    • @johnmac333
      @johnmac333 Рік тому +12

      So true . Loved the Eagles but Henley and Frey were insufferable and self-righteous . Henley himself would be wearing orange (As would most of the 70's rockers) for having two underage drugged up girls in his house back then .

    • @JohnDeWeese-lq4pf
      @JohnDeWeese-lq4pf Рік тому +5

      @@johnmac333 AKA "Dirty Laundry" came out of it.

    • @ronaldlogan7983
      @ronaldlogan7983 Рік тому

      Glen and Henley a couple of asses. Felder brought electricity to the Eagles and then Joe. In my opinion Felder is s and Eagle

    • @davidsolomon7966
      @davidsolomon7966 10 місяців тому +3

      I have a nephew who worked with Henley on a solo project as his sound engineer. I asked him what kind of person was he. Was he good to work with, was he fun to work with. And I'm quoting my nephew who answered " He's the most miserable man I've ever worked with".

    • @berndtherrenvolk1951
      @berndtherrenvolk1951 8 місяців тому +2

      @@davidsolomon7966 Well, he hasn't worked with me yet!

  • @rickthoma6428
    @rickthoma6428 Рік тому +35

    Don,and Randy,my favorite Eagles.

    • @whitleydenise5482
      @whitleydenise5482 2 місяці тому +1

      Agree 💯%

    • @rocknral
      @rocknral 2 місяці тому +1

      Absolutely my friend. I saw the eagles in Australia (History of the Eagles, Frey's last performance in Australia) and it was ridiculous that when they did " take it to the limit", not one mention of Randy. They could of had vision on the big screen of him and synced it with their performance. No. Wasn't going to happen with the narcissists Frey and Henley. It was Randy's song for crying out loud.!!
      Same with Hotel California. To them, Don and Randy didn't exist.

    • @charleslindley1596
      @charleslindley1596 18 днів тому +1

      Mine too! Don & Randy Live on tour Landover Maryland 1977 is great was just on youtube

    • @whitleydenise5482
      @whitleydenise5482 17 днів тому

      Don and Randy were by far the most talented in the group

  • @1969rockers
    @1969rockers Рік тому +106

    Without Don Felder, there would have been no Hotel California. And without this hallmark album, the Eagles might have remained little more than the soft rock country band that they had always been. Don Felder proved to be the catalyst that catapulted this band’s sound to next level, and Glenn quickly recognized it and asked him to join the band. Nothing that happened thereafter could change that.

    • @johnmac333
      @johnmac333 Рік тому +4

      Yet Frey fired Felder , last straw being Felder's indifference to playing for a Democrat politician that Frey liked . Nothings changed .

    • @fivestring65ify
      @fivestring65ify Рік тому +8

      @John Mac Ridiculous regardless of party. Felder just wanted to enjoy playing music. He wanted to be happy. Frey couldn't have that.

    • @normatible9795
      @normatible9795 Рік тому +2

      So, what do we do now?
      They were a band. The Eagles!
      Of course,if there is a song, everyone is expected to do tbeir part.
      Henley and Frey put lyrics, sang it.
      Meisner played bass, felder did a great riff, iced by joe walsh, don henely again on drums.
      Over all, HC is one of the best song ever!
      It will be impossible for don felder to make it to number 1 and alone. So this music is the Eagles music

    • @salahtounsaoui9172
      @salahtounsaoui9172 Рік тому +5

      It's true Don Felder was a skillful guitarist it's due to Jim that eagles became the band that attracted many fans worldwide thanks to him the mega hit hotel California would never have been made without Don Felder

    • @scottvail1437
      @scottvail1437 Рік тому

      KK & Glen

  • @chinlengfong
    @chinlengfong Рік тому +52

    Don is one of the most underrated guitar player ever.

    • @danfinn2210
      @danfinn2210 10 місяців тому +3

      Not at all. If you know music you know he is top notch. Just because his name isn’t brought a lot up doesn’t mean he is underrated

    • @dennismeints4436
      @dennismeints4436 3 місяці тому

      so is joe@@danfinn2210

  • @rclamb04
    @rclamb04 Рік тому +57

    I love the Eagles in every stage, but after Felder was gone they basically just became a touring act. Great video man!

    • @RiverDocs
      @RiverDocs  Рік тому +2

      Thanks!

    • @user-pt1ow8hx5l
      @user-pt1ow8hx5l Рік тому

      The Long Road...... is pretty good. But perhaps it lacks that extra spark to make it brilliant.

    • @PhilAndersonOutside
      @PhilAndersonOutside Рік тому +1

      Some good songs, but the album has a certain bitterness to ot. It's like the days of One of These Nights, or Desperado, were long gone.

  • @70sladyalways25
    @70sladyalways25 Рік тому +61

    I still like Don Felder. You can tell he really enjoys what he does. He was a part of an important time in the history of The Eagles.

    • @garyaddcox8274
      @garyaddcox8274 Рік тому +5

      Just think about each time a member of the Eagles departed. Every one clashed with none other than Glen Frye. Bernie's departure was probably spurred on by the constant bickering with Frye. Randy Meissner's leaving came when Frye wanted Randy to encore with laryngitis. I'll always believe Frye was just plain jealous of Don Felder. I realize Joe had to look out for himself, but I wish he had said something, anything, to help cool Frye's jets, if that was even possible. When the members get together today to perform a concert, things seem to go very smoothly. Gee, isn't that great ? ?

    • @garyaddcox8274
      @garyaddcox8274 Рік тому +5

      Oh, any band worth its salt today would love to have Joe and Don battling it out on stage.

    • @dennismeints4436
      @dennismeints4436 3 місяці тому

      or together@@garyaddcox8274

  • @estherbarretto6151
    @estherbarretto6151 Рік тому +56

    Don Felder is not an ordinary guitar player. When he play he put his soul and heart in it. He always wear a smile on his face ❤. There is no Hotel California if not for him. It's so sad that Henley and Frey fired in him.

  • @MultiEviscerator
    @MultiEviscerator Рік тому +82

    It's amazing how on the one hand Frey put together incredible talent, and yet later tore it apart with his fights with Leadon, Meisner, Felder and Henley. Needless to say Felder has always taken the high road, is a decent guy and class act.

    • @craiggoodman7
      @craiggoodman7 Рік тому +6

      Absolutely right on!

    • @davidsolomon7966
      @davidsolomon7966 Рік тому +19

      It was Henley and Frey who tried to create a false narrative about Felder being selfish and greedy. It was Henley and Frey that wouldn't perform or re group unless they got considerable more money than the other members. I lost a lot of respect for Don and Glenn for kicking Felder out of the band. He simply wanted to be included in all phases of the band but Henley and Frey wanted to be in sole control of the band. Felder later was able to sue The Eagles to the tune of around 50 million dollars, even though it was never publicized or disclosed the exact amount.

    • @chrishampton8842
      @chrishampton8842 8 місяців тому +1

      Frey simply looked out for the band, for better or worse he was all about the band. Questionable tactics indeed yes

    • @user-bq6gb7no4u
      @user-bq6gb7no4u 3 місяці тому

      I always thought it was a jealousy thing, Frey & Henley being jealous of Don’s talent on the guitar, slide guitar & mandolin, & writing their greatest song! IMHO 🇺🇸🙏🇮🇪

    • @PeteS-ht1wc
      @PeteS-ht1wc Місяць тому +1

      As in any other business, rock bands follow the golden rule: the ones with the gold make the rules. And particularly w rock bands, huge egos abound, even the guys wearing white hats have huge egos craving the limelight. It’s human nature. Really it’s a miracle the Eagles stayed together at all. If you think Felder wasn’t an egomaniac you’re wrong. Even the good guys have huge egos. There were ego conflicts that made the continuation with Felder and Frey together in one band untenable. Naturally, Frey would win that conflict, for Gods sake he was co-founder and co-CEO. Do you think he would get run off instead of Felder? Of course not. Happens everyday in business, popular guy gets terminated for taking too much attention away from the head honchos. Dog eat dog.

  • @barry4159
    @barry4159 8 місяців тому +8

    Rumor was his settlement was 50m up front plus a % of all future earnings.....the gift that keeps on giving!

  • @josephcarino5829
    @josephcarino5829 Рік тому +29

    Don is a guitar master period

  • @alanvaughan2937
    @alanvaughan2937 Рік тому +36

    Great Doc. I just saw Don a week ago in Niagara falls Ont. he was incredible "rocked leather pants at age 72" his voice blew me away, I'm no fool being a professional musician myself there was a little digital help (not sure what they were using on his voice but it doesn't fix everything) he still sounded great, his band was first class all top notch players ..his guitar playing ..well it's almost TOO good, so polished. He came up in a time when that was required to land a gig. so glad I got to see this Legend perform, he has quite a legacy ...May he keep on playing the Eagles were so foolish to let this man slip away

  • @onnostomp7138
    @onnostomp7138 Рік тому +90

    Don is one of the best guitarists (rock/blues) and a great guy and performer and without him it's no Eagles anymore.

    • @imtheman4805
      @imtheman4805 Рік тому +2

      😂😂😂😂😂😂

    • @garyaddcox8274
      @garyaddcox8274 Рік тому +7

      It's so sad that Frye was such an asswipe to Felder. The story goes that he was a tyrant along with Henley to a lesser extent while running the band. I can't help but think there was a bit of envy in that Frye couldn't hold a candle to Felder's ability.

    • @onnostomp7138
      @onnostomp7138 Рік тому +5

      @@garyaddcox8274 yes these both captains focked up their own band, so after Felder and Meisner it was no Eagles anymore

    • @jkmsaturn
      @jkmsaturn Рік тому +1

      Agreed. The Eagles’ flatbed Ford has never been the same since the blowout with Glenn.

  • @karenmanemeit7803
    @karenmanemeit7803 Рік тому +81

    One of my favorite guitarist, he’s so incredibly talented and underrated . I think he’s brilliant! ❤🎸❤

    • @davidholton9667
      @davidholton9667 Рік тому +1

      So sorry for the infringe on your privacy. Beautiful song. How are you?

  • @manuelbonillabonilla954
    @manuelbonillabonilla954 9 місяців тому +9

    Don Felder could really jam!

  • @weeooh1
    @weeooh1 Рік тому +73

    Theres a live version of Hotel Cali with Don and Joe dueling it out with an incredible performance. No two guitarists so perfectly complemented each other as these two did.

    • @RiverDocs
      @RiverDocs  Рік тому +6

      You're right..They did work well together.

    • @nikstar1313
      @nikstar1313 Рік тому +6

      It’s epic hey omg

    • @iamkarma20
      @iamkarma20 Рік тому +5

      Check out the live version of TURN TO STONE. That one hits the mark as well.😉

    • @timcastens1150
      @timcastens1150 Рік тому +8

      They were awesome when I saw them, at that time I didn't know Felder, but seeing him run the show guitar wise that night was amazing and all those licks from the records that I thought Joe was doing, well I got took to school on who's doing what that night. Just an amazing talent, take nothing from Joe, together they're a force.

    • @JohnDeWeese-lq4pf
      @JohnDeWeese-lq4pf Рік тому +2

      You must have missed Duane Allman and Eric Clapton dueling guitars

  • @Jamestele1
    @Jamestele1 Рік тому +14

    Don laid down some of the most identifiable slide parts, this side of Duane Allman. I loved Don Felder's autobiography.

  • @michaelsteding7720
    @michaelsteding7720 Рік тому +27

    The Eagles would not be as big as they are without Don Felder. He had such a unique sound and feel that was perfect for their sound. Love Don and Bernie

  • @democracybabe
    @democracybabe 10 місяців тому +37

    Glenn Frey was in the middle of almost every conflict the band ever had. Glenn with Randy. Glenn with Felder. Glenn with Henley.

  • @judywiffe
    @judywiffe Рік тому +15

    My Favorite Hotel California video is the one they made in 1977, all of that song is GREAT, but my favorite part is the last almost 5 minutes of the song with Don & Joe, They look like they're having fun...and the sound of those 2 together is just Heart Pounding GREAT

  • @Warjacki
    @Warjacki Рік тому +22

    The singer/songwriter David Blue, who hired Felder to play his songs live, wrote "Outlaw Man", which the Eagles included on their "Desperado" album.

  • @babylemonade2868
    @babylemonade2868 Рік тому +16

    His solos are so melodic and memorable

  • @SarahMarchMorrison
    @SarahMarchMorrison 3 місяці тому +5

    Don Felder is so handsome. I love him ! Hugs from Chile.

  • @timmyshore3755
    @timmyshore3755 Рік тому +11

    without Don “Fingers” Felder, there is no Hotel California.
    Fingers was a great underrated guitar player.
    🤠

    • @andresgarciadelgado1810
      @andresgarciadelgado1810 11 місяців тому +2

      No eddie van halen no van halen
      No slash no guns n roses
      No don felder no eagles

  • @toressm
    @toressm Рік тому +44

    Don Felder is a wonderful guitarist, musician and songwriter.

  • @arliewonton
    @arliewonton 8 місяців тому +8

    Thank you so much for this mini doc. Will always love Don Felder

    • @RiverDocs
      @RiverDocs  8 місяців тому +2

      You're welcome. Thanks for watching!

  • @dodgedandle8311
    @dodgedandle8311 Рік тому +22

    Don Felder is A Great Guitarist and Musician ,his versatility ,his natural touch on Guitar and knowledge of music theory is what put the icing on the cake for The Eagles .His guitar parts on them Records are Iconic in every sense of the word , and everything he played was completely musical and complementary to whatever tracks he played on , he also really new how to dial in a great Sound and Tone .. As a player myself he is someone (along with Joe Walsh) that always got my ears they had that guitar telepathy chemistry that sounds so great when it’s done right and they we’re Bang on the money together.. The Eagles could hire anyone after he went and Steuart Smith who replaced Don in The Eagles is a very capable player ,but they we’re never quite the same in my book without Don Felder he just had that magic as a player that you just can’t quite put your finger on let alone explain, He just had it in a similar kind of way that Mick Cambell from The Heartbreakers has (Another great Player) these kind of players are the real song server’s and that’s what makes music timeless and GREAT……❤️⭐️🌞👍🏻

  • @Ed-zn4xn
    @Ed-zn4xn Рік тому +25

    My take:
    1 - With no apologies to Allen Collins and Gary Rossington, Felder / Walsh at the end of Hotel California is the greatest duo guitar solo in the history of rock n roll.
    2 - Felder's slide guitar in Good Day in Hell is second to none.
    3 - If the Rock N Roll HOF ever has a jackoff wing Glen Frey and Don Henley should be in the initial class for their treatment of Felder and Meisner.

    • @joefitzpatrick7563
      @joefitzpatrick7563 7 місяців тому +1

      I think that Frey and Henley both resented Randy because he was really the sex symbol of the band and so much better looking than them.

    • @PeteS-ht1wc
      @PeteS-ht1wc 7 місяців тому

      I doubt many would agree that Don was better than Duane Allman on guitar and/or slide guitar, or that any other duo guitar solos could compare with Duane Allman and Dickie Betts.

    • @maximus3160
      @maximus3160 Місяць тому

      @@PeteS-ht1wc I'm with
      @Ed-zn4x on this one

    • @PeteS-ht1wc
      @PeteS-ht1wc Місяць тому

      @@maximus3160 You guys are some serious Eagle fans, as am I. But I submit that awarding best guitarist is too subjective -just opinions. If you haven’t already, Check out “in memory of Elizabeth reed” on the Allman Bros. ‘Live at the Filmore East’, as well as other song on that album which I think is the best live album ever.

    • @johnnyneverletmedown53
      @johnnyneverletmedown53 25 днів тому

      Well they could join the guy who wouldn't play with his bass player and drummer on stage, and who thought it was all about him. Churlish petulance and self pitying BS. That was truly a low RHOF act and not even Glenn and Don H went there. Felder is gold however.

  • @russellmorash3816
    @russellmorash3816 Рік тому +15

    Don was my favorite guitar player of all time it just came so easy to him.

  • @Mo_Taser
    @Mo_Taser 9 місяців тому +8

    Another great mini-doc. I don't know how I missed it when you released it a few months back.
    My admiration for Felder only continues to grow. He should be awarded the Medal of Freedom just for putting up with Frey as long as he did.

    • @RiverDocs
      @RiverDocs  9 місяців тому +2

      Thanks Mo. Glad you enjoyed it! Sometimes youtube doesn't always notify my subscribers. Best to check the homepage, click on videos and scroll through them see if you find anything you might enjoy.

  • @brad_neal
    @brad_neal Рік тому +36

    Nice little doc! I am a life-long Eagles fan, and am still saddened about the departure of Don and Randy. I certainly like Timothy, but really miss seeing Don and Randy in the mix.

  • @vito_n
    @vito_n Рік тому +14

    I have always loved the smile on his face when he plays his fantastic solos:)

  • @jameswebb9738
    @jameswebb9738 Рік тому +13

    I just saw him on the 21st in Lake Tahoe and it was one of the best shows I’ve ever seen. I’m 63 and have been to probably 100 concerts over the years starting in 74 in Reno seeing Three dog night and the Guess Who.

    • @oldermusiclover
      @oldermusiclover Рік тому +1

      missed the Eagles in Tahoe by a week before Glenn died

  • @jlminks9800
    @jlminks9800 8 місяців тому +2

    Saw Don Felder in a small theatre last year. Put on a GREAT show. Gave it his all, even though we are a rural small town. Even took time for pics for those that wanted them. Fantastic artist! Shame on the GREEEDY "Eagles" for treating Don like they did.

  • @joelfildes5544
    @joelfildes5544 Рік тому +14

    Having learned fully the solo on Hotel California (all of them) and being a massive Joe Walsh fan…Felders riffs and style are on another level,you only realise this when you play both parts accurately…you gotta get into their skin.

    • @cal.anonymous7970
      @cal.anonymous7970 10 місяців тому

      Like to feed with you... Saying that you managed to configure the entire scale, I writer, and mostly rythym guitar, but boy ,my desire to play the classical proficiency , after all classical gas, is just an upbeat version of old style, hillbilly free flow style of ""gallows pole, & the likes of the, ..... Corresponding relationship with the song, hotel California, with the range of Jimmy Page in Since I've been loving you.... The point from my love of harmonica since '99 , & burnt through 3 chromatics.... If any one person can have such a concept of the scales....I'm still just a hippy with short hair.... ❤️

  • @wd8545
    @wd8545 Рік тому +20

    My Parents bought our Hammond B3 while Don worked at the music store . So much more to say about back then.

    • @victorsamuelson3589
      @victorsamuelson3589 Рік тому +1

      Who wrote the heart of the matter

    • @RiverDocs
      @RiverDocs  Рік тому +1

      Cool story. Thanks for sharing!

    • @arribaficationwineho32
      @arribaficationwineho32 Рік тому +1

      @@victorsamuelson3589 Graham greene

    • @blakeh6250
      @blakeh6250 Рік тому +2

      Still have the B-3 ?

    • @drvee1983
      @drvee1983 Рік тому +1

      I went to school there and bought a guitar at Sabine's in Gainesville in 77.
      Is that where he worked?

  • @ShineDawg
    @ShineDawg Рік тому +12

    this is so beautiful! My take away is to always follow your dreams, and enjoy the ride......

    • @davidholton9667
      @davidholton9667 Рік тому

      So sorry for the infringe on your privacy. Beautiful song. How are you?

  • @dantwomey4215
    @dantwomey4215 Рік тому +11

    This is well done. Interesting and accurate.
    I caught Don Felder s show in Boston. Wilbur Theater. The single best sounding show I've ever caught and I've caught just about all. He sang and referred to his old band as "The Seagulls". No animosity. Did all the killer cuts of the Eagles with no b#llsh#t.
    Good job here!

    • @RiverDocs
      @RiverDocs  Рік тому +3

      Thanks Dan appreciate it. Got a few more Eagle members on the channel. Hope you check them out too. Thanks for watching.

  • @loilt5091
    @loilt5091 Рік тому +14

    I'd just graduated high school in '78, when I caught Don & the Eagles show...their harmonies & guitar interplay were something to behold, especially in a live setting!

    • @TheNathanScot
      @TheNathanScot 3 місяці тому +1

      When they played at Northlands in Edmonton? My parents went to that show...

    • @loilt5091
      @loilt5091 3 місяці тому

      @@TheNathanScot
      July 23, 1978

  • @michael-grandpamoses2571
    @michael-grandpamoses2571 Рік тому +10

    Thank you for this. It's nice to see Felder was "given a voice" since Frey forced him out and had the clout to push his take of things through the media slandering Don in every way.

  • @frankmurphyburr3598
    @frankmurphyburr3598 Рік тому +7

    All versions of this band are equally brilliant

  • @travishendrix7026
    @travishendrix7026 Рік тому +13

    Wow sir, you did a bang up job making this video. What a time to be a kid. The Eagles ruled the world. Felder made Henley and Frey pay. I was very happy when I heard that happened. Subbed you for sure.

    • @RiverDocs
      @RiverDocs  Рік тому +2

      Thanks. I appreciate it!!

  • @bumsharvest5493
    @bumsharvest5493 8 місяців тому +3

    As a guitar player I can say, Don Felder has excellent technique on that geetar .

  • @UCanDoIt2Mike
    @UCanDoIt2Mike Рік тому +35

    Thank you for sharing this story. Don Felder's playing is magical, inspiring, creative, and mesmerizing. He was the ink that put the Eagles in the map.

  • @Clearwater124
    @Clearwater124 Рік тому +4

    I really liked Bernie and what he brought to the original band. Always thought he was an underrated player and skilled musician.

  • @boone864
    @boone864 10 місяців тому +6

    Saw Hell Freezes Over in Denver Mile High stadium, best concert I've ever seen. Really came out of there amazed with Don Felder, what a musician!

  • @MacawAviculture
    @MacawAviculture Рік тому +36

    Incredible video thank you! So many memories come up for all of us from this generation! Music was never better, humans were never happier or healthier, relationships could be negotiated easier, and travel provided adventures and the feeling of freedom like no other time imaginable. Those of us that survived these times and are still emotionally and physically healthy, can now hopefully take the wisdom learned from past mistakes, and enjoy each day as the adventure it is. That has certainly been my plan!

    • @RiverDocs
      @RiverDocs  Рік тому +5

      You're very welcome. Thank you for watching and comment/ I appreciate it.

  • @chickenhappy3607
    @chickenhappy3607 Рік тому +3

    His book is a must read

  • @DanielRLuke
    @DanielRLuke Рік тому +3

    Great summation. Just read Felder's great book. Can't stop thinking about it.

    • @RiverDocs
      @RiverDocs  Рік тому +2

      Yea I really enjoyed his book. One of the better ones to come out. Thanks for watching.

  • @user-et4iu2cc7f
    @user-et4iu2cc7f 9 місяців тому +1

    Just seen him and his band in Corbin Ky… one of the best shows I’ve ever seen… being a huge Eagles fan anyway, he and band is still awesome …

  • @kylebrister7608
    @kylebrister7608 Рік тому +6

    Thanks for the video. I'd love to go see Don Felder play & have a chance to meet him. I loved the Eagles coming up as a young man. To me Don Felder will always be a huge part of the Eagles.

  • @stevebackman3745
    @stevebackman3745 Рік тому +12

    I've seen Don Felder a number of times with his new group. All of them are pretty accomplished musicians. They are pretty terrific. I read his book and did not find it particularly well written but it was informative for sure. How any of those guys still have a brain is truly amazing.

  • @davidsmith385
    @davidsmith385 Рік тому +13

    Don learned from one of the best Guitar players, Duane Allan. In an old interview he said he would go see Duane and he's sitting on the floor playing slide Guitar

    • @christianpayumo838
      @christianpayumo838 Рік тому

      K

    • @jefferyjacobson3290
      @jefferyjacobson3290 Рік тому +1

      The music that Duane created has made him immortal, it will be appreciated for eternity. What a great man, great life. 😊

  • @MellissaBoomeroftheNight
    @MellissaBoomeroftheNight 6 місяців тому +2

    He's such a genuinely nice guy too.

  • @scottkasper6378
    @scottkasper6378 Рік тому +5

    I saw him in Atlantic City. Front row center. The guy looks awesome. Sang great and made guitar playing look like child’s play.

    • @PhilAndersonOutside
      @PhilAndersonOutside Рік тому

      He looked quite good, healthy, in the Eagles documentary on Showtime, which was nice to see.

  • @BenCoombs
    @BenCoombs Рік тому +13

    Learned a lot in this one!! Cheers!!

    • @RiverDocs
      @RiverDocs  Рік тому

      Thanks Ben. Appreciate your support!

  • @wildbill7081
    @wildbill7081 Рік тому +10

    This was a very nice video about Don Felder and I always knew both he and other band members got the shaft

    • @imtheman4805
      @imtheman4805 Рік тому

      Which other band members got the shaft????????
      Randy Meisner quit the band he wasn’t fired. Bernie Leadon left to pursue other avenues he wasn’t fired. Glenn Frey passed away he wasn’t fired.
      So who other than Felder got the shaft?
      At the R&R induction Glenn and Don who were the Eagles brought the whole band back.

    • @PhilAndersonOutside
      @PhilAndersonOutside Рік тому +2

      @@imtheman4805 I think he means financially. You can look it up.

    • @maximus3160
      @maximus3160 Місяць тому

      @@imtheman4805 No, Glenn and Don weren't "the Eagles". Don Felder was a full partner. Goof...

  • @user-mc9ud1ek5p
    @user-mc9ud1ek5p 9 місяців тому +5

    For Frye and Henley to treat Din Felder like hired help instead of a full fledged band member is a disgrace

  • @kobusdutoitbosman6240
    @kobusdutoitbosman6240 Рік тому +6

    …one of the best commentaries i’ve EVER had the pleasure of listening to in my entire Life.
    What great talent displayed here and wonderfully perceptive work done in trubute…⁉️
    EXCELLENT ⁉️⁉️👊🔥🥂

    • @RiverDocs
      @RiverDocs  Рік тому +2

      Thank you. Glad you enjoyed it

  • @craiggoodman7
    @craiggoodman7 Рік тому +4

    Fantastic video which I have watched numerous times! ❤
    Don Felder is a hero of Rock and Roll, a true artist and one of the best guitar virtuouses ever... He went to high school and played with Steven Stills. He taught Tom Petty how to play guitar 🎸 Need I say more!

    • @RiverDocs
      @RiverDocs  Рік тому

      Thanks Dr Craig. Glad you enjoyed it!!

  • @pedenmk
    @pedenmk 9 місяців тому +1

    I like Mr Felder. His book is a excellent read. Thanks for posting.

    • @RiverDocs
      @RiverDocs  9 місяців тому +1

      You're very welcome.

  • @ricthornton2958
    @ricthornton2958 Місяць тому +1

    Plain and simple, Don Felder's ability on the guitar elevated the Eagles from being a good band to being one of the great bands of the era.

  • @EricHarmon67
    @EricHarmon67 9 місяців тому +2

    Though he didn't sing any of the Eagles hits, Don was always one of my favorite Eagles. I love watching him play on the Hell Freezes Over video.

  • @rickthoma6428
    @rickthoma6428 Рік тому +5

    With all things said,they were fantastic.Live better than studio.

  • @debiogle3798
    @debiogle3798 8 місяців тому

    My husband and I turned our daughters onto THE Eagles back in the 90’s. We still listen to them today and sing along.

  • @iangray1010
    @iangray1010 Рік тому +4

    Great mini doc on Don Felder. So well done. It covers a whole lot of history. The narration is really good too. Sadly, I never got to see him live with the Eagles but did see him put on a show in London a few years ago. A class act and awesome guitarist. Well worth seeing if ever in your area.

    • @RiverDocs
      @RiverDocs  Рік тому +1

      Thank you! Appreciate the kind words.

  • @HoustonRoad
    @HoustonRoad Рік тому +9

    Thank you for a great VLOG. The stories been told many times, however learned some new details from you. My brother played guitar for Randy post Engles. It was certainly more than money for Randy.

    • @RiverDocs
      @RiverDocs  Рік тому +1

      You're welcome! Thank you for watching and commenting. I appreciate it. I have been working on a video for Randy today believe it or not...and should have it out in a few more days here.

  • @gunsofsteele
    @gunsofsteele Рік тому +2

    I was driving and had to pull over when the Hell Freezes Hotel CA version came on the radio. The intro was too familiar but when the song kicked in my spine shivered and I started effing crying man! I can not imagine what it must have been like to see it at their first reunion show.
    Capo the 7th & B-minor that guitar man! Awesome!!!

    • @josephwazocha140
      @josephwazocha140 4 місяці тому

      The only thing I didn't like about that show was the loud mouth Karen who screamed in the beginning of the Hell Freezes Over Reunion show.

  • @RiverDocs
    @RiverDocs  Рік тому +24

    So who is your favorite member/s of The Eagles? Mine has to be Felder and Walsh...with Randy Meisner right behind them.

  • @edgarcamacho9520
    @edgarcamacho9520 3 місяці тому +3

    No Don FELDER, No Hotel California PERIOD

  • @tray8411
    @tray8411 Рік тому +2

    Don felder can flat out play... Got to read his book..Very interrsting

  • @cherylb2008
    @cherylb2008 Рік тому +1

    Wow!!! 75?! He looks fantastic

  • @LABoyko
    @LABoyko Рік тому +1

    Video is a great supplement to the fantastic Eagles documentary, which omits Felder's background. So blessed to have been saved from polio by the nascent vaccine.
    Henley, Frey were it's driving creative force, yet both agreed to equal shares for all Eagles members. Foolish to take sides in conflict between band members. Only those with intimate first-hand knowledge can begin to understand the root issues. The political event seemed the climax of tension built over quite a while. Give Felder a lot of credit for not quitting, sticking up for himself, making the others fire him.
    Eagles were a dynamo and the dynamic that produced numerous hit songs was ultimately the dynamic that tore them apart. Maybe that's not such a bad thing.

  • @kelvinboyd7459
    @kelvinboyd7459 Рік тому +1

    As a man who has played in 8 different bands I can tell you now it is very difficult to find 4 Or 5 musicians and not have them try to kill each other. Musicians are a different breed

  • @user-et4iu2cc7f
    @user-et4iu2cc7f Місяць тому

    Was at the Corbin Ky concert… was great to hear the old songs… huge eagles fan… him and his band were just awesome!

  • @lynnclary845
    @lynnclary845 Рік тому +1

    I saw Don Felder in Hopewell, Virginia in 2022. It was way and above my expectations.

    • @davidholton9667
      @davidholton9667 Рік тому

      So sorry for the infringe on your privacy. Beautiful song. How are you?

  • @markbrown7103
    @markbrown7103 Рік тому +2

    The eagles were one of my all-time favorite bands never got to see them live wished I could’ve. The music in the 70s was so great. The guitar work was beautiful I wanted to learn how to play guitar all of these bands inspired me the Beatles were long gone but they still inspired me. I think George Harrison was one of the greatest guitars that ever lived so was Felder so it was Walch and so was John Fogarty from Creedence Clearwater revival. These guys were my inspiration to play guitar, I felt really bad when Glenn past stay away I thought the Eagles would never be the same again and I don’t think they will be Glenn Frey loved by many and missed by millions may he rest in peace I try to learn as much as I can about my favorite musicians I appreciate this video. Thanks so much. Have a great day.🎸😎😄🎸🎼🎶🎵💖

    • @rogerkeime1925
      @rogerkeime1925 Рік тому

      There a "millenium?" Documentary that covers the Eagles complete history with interviews from most of band members. I like it but it does show how Henley and Frey in all of their egomaniacal selves 😊were problematic and it tiptoes around hotel California true story. It was about cocaine and their abuse of over the 70s.

  • @youtubemusicremixes
    @youtubemusicremixes 9 місяців тому +1

    BRILLIANT DOC ...........

  • @Oklatucky_Guitarman
    @Oklatucky_Guitarman 3 місяці тому +1

    Still hoping Don and Joe will make an album someday.

  • @tompelham7035
    @tompelham7035 Рік тому +3

    Nice job! As a life long fan, found this very interesting

  • @pedenmk
    @pedenmk 2 місяці тому

    Don and Glenn. The two GODS. Flder and joe wash are truly phenomenal guitarist. Thanks for sharing.

  • @aircrew705
    @aircrew705 8 місяців тому +1

    Love ❤️ Felder!

  • @terryeaster1
    @terryeaster1 4 місяці тому

    Absolutely great job on this. I guess I'm a Felder fanatic. I remember sitting in my parents Chevy van listening to the greatest hits on 8 track. Somewhere around 1979. The guitar work changed my life. I have Don's audiobook. It's a great listen.
    Thanks for making this, and good job

    • @RiverDocs
      @RiverDocs  4 місяці тому

      You're welcome. I appreciate you watching and your comment!

  • @stevemcgee6394
    @stevemcgee6394 Рік тому +2

    Already Gone, best Eagles ever.

  • @tombuchmann8248
    @tombuchmann8248 2 місяці тому

    Don Felder is one of the best. I was so fortunate to grow old with having the best musical talents at my finger tip.

  • @rhondaponce5207
    @rhondaponce5207 Рік тому +3

    Great stuff awesome, Eagles are one of my all time!, favorites ❤❤❤☮️🤘🏽🌈😎

    • @davidholton9667
      @davidholton9667 Рік тому

      So sorry for the infringe on your privacy. Beautiful song. How are you?

  • @markmartin3221
    @markmartin3221 Рік тому +2

    You Sir did a nice job of piecing this together. Business is full of Demons and Angels, and to cast your dead set vote on who is which can drag you away from enjoying the joy that music brings. I’m glad I watched all 21 mins. Plus as there is no Heartache tonight just a Peaceful easy feeling. Bravo 👏

    • @RiverDocs
      @RiverDocs  Рік тому

      Well thank you I do appreciate it. Glad you enjoyed it. Hope you subscribe and watch more of the videos on my channel.

  • @toddflowers8052
    @toddflowers8052 18 днів тому

    The Eagles are my all time favorite band just barely ahead of The Allman Brothers.....Felders book is fantastic as his his playing .....IMHO even though "Hotel California" is great their masterpiece album is "Desperado " . .....Great job on another great doc !

  • @grainofsalt4934
    @grainofsalt4934 Рік тому +1

    Eagles would have never made the big time without Don Felder.

  • @dogfacedboy6947
    @dogfacedboy6947 Рік тому +1

    Felder came out of it ideal. Every time the Eagles play, live or on radio, he's still getting PAID. i WISH i HAD THEM GUYS WORKING FOR ME...

  • @ambu6478
    @ambu6478 9 місяців тому

    Man, this is an awesome video! The Eagles came out when I was a teenager and I was in the Army when they were at their height. Thanks for sharing this story with all of us!!

    • @RiverDocs
      @RiverDocs  9 місяців тому

      You're welcome. Thank you for watching! Appreciate it.

  • @paulajane9828
    @paulajane9828 Рік тому +2

    Awesome interview love your music forever legends 🎸🎶❤️