I feel so old when I hear someone say they’ve never heard of The Eagles. I’m only 61, and still feel 30. All I can say is, do yourself a favor and start listening to them. They’re still selling out arenas despite the death of Glenn Frey, one of the lead singers and writers.
I found myself living in West LA in those years when I was 24-30 years old. The Eagles gave voice to what I was going through, the parties, the discos, the Troubadour. It was all out in front ready to be experienced. I found I could never really check out, it can take you captive.
Eagles greatest hits...one of the all time greatest selling albums in Rock history, still today 40 + years later! Every member in the rock Hall of Fame both with the Eagles and with other bands!
The Eagles are like Zeppelin in that they don't have bad songs, and every band member can sing. Some of the greatest harmonies you will ever hear and talk about ballads...
This band deserved every bit of their success. They were an amazing group. The harmonies were always on point and the lead singer was usually whichever member of the band wrote the song, and of course those guitars. Such spectacular talent.
Don Henley - drummer, Glenn Frey - Acoustic guitar, Randy Meisner - bass guitar, Don Felder - double neck guitar, Joe Walsh -rhythm guitar handkerchief. They have many awesome songs. They are known for perfect instrumentation and amazing harmonies. 4 of the 5 sing lead.
Eagles are one of my favorite bands from the 70s. They were my husband's all-time favorite. So much so that one of the songs I played for his funeral was Desperado by the Eagles.
Awesome reaction. I love seeing a young man discovering this classic.. Check out the 1998 Hall of Fame induction performance. 20 years older and they have not lost a BIT of their passion. Awesome performance. Still the greatest guitar duet EVER. In both versions
I grew up with their music. My interpretation of the song was he fell asleep at the wheel & died. Found himself at the sin city hotel California, i.e. Hell. "..our own device.." "dance to remember....." , "just can't kill the beast (Satan)", "you can check out.. but can never leave". That what was my take on it. Fantastic song and awesome group from my generation.👍👍
March 22,1977 I was at the Cap Center in Landover, Md. and witness this great concert with my bride of (now) 59 years. Linda Ronstadt was the opening act. Greatest concert we ever went to, and we have gone to many. Felder and Walsh were beyond fantastic on this song. Things went well for years, until Don Henley kicked him out, which is a shame, as Felder WAS Hotel California. To me, that's when the bank started going down hill. Damned shame.
GREAT reaction vid! Letting the song play, then adding commentary is a great way to react. It's amazing that half a century later this music (the Eagles, Jackson Browne, among others) is still reaching new audiences. The contorted faces that Joe Walsh (red bandana) made while playing are hilarious. GREAT band. GREAT reaction. Don Henley (drums/lead vocals) is also awesome!
This is one explanation of the song Hotel California.. This song is about the [Halfway House] or rehabilitation center of the rich and famous drug and alcohol abusers known as the [Hotel California]. The hotel is for the rich and famous drug and alcohol abusers. "And I was thinking to myself [this could be heaven or this could be hell]." This refers to what he will be subjecting himself to during the very painful withdrawal process. And the hours-long epileptic-like seizures his body will be going through to rid the body of its drugs and alcohol in his system. "Her mind was Tiffany twisted she got the Mercedes Benz. She has lots of pretty pretty boys she calls friends." Tiffany's is world-famous for its fine and very expensive jewelry. She is wealthy with very expensive taste in cars and jewelry. And her friends are actors, models and rich kids. "How they danced in the courtyard Sweet summer sweat. Some dance to remember Some dance to forget." This refers to the painful and gut-wrenching withdrawal process one must go through to rid themselves of the drugs and alcohol they have in their system. "So I called out the captain "please bring me my wine" we haven't had that spirit here since 1969." Refers to the Woodstock era of "Sex, Drugs and Rock & Roll." "And still those voices are calling from far away wake you up in the middle of the night just to hear them say... Welcome to the Hotel California what a lovely place what a lovely face. Plenty of room in the Hotel California. They living it at the hotel California what a nice surprise bring your alibis." In every halfway house or rehabilitation center. The staff along with past drug and alcohol abusers who are counselors and to are part of the staff...Always welcome you with open arms anytime day or night. "What a nice surprise bring your alibis." This refers to the many excuses the abusers will give to the staff. As to the many reasons why they became addicts. "Mirrors on the ceiling, pink champagne on ice. And she said we are all just prisoners here, of our own device, and in the master's chambers they gathered for their feast they stab it with their steely knives but they just can't kill the beast." Last thing I remember I was running for the door I had to find the passage back to the place I was before. Relax said the night man we are programmed to receive you can check out anytime you like but you can never leave!" Mirrors on the ceiling refers to the big room where all the addicts gather to receive their drug substitutes to ween them off of the hard drugs. Pink champagne on ice refers to the drug substitute 'Methadone" which is a liquid and is pink in color. The drug and alcohol addicts are prisoners of their own self-destruction. And they themselves are to blame for letting themselves become drug and alcohol abusers. The Beast is the "Drug and Alcohol Addiction" an addict will have to live with for the rest of their lives. The addict will never be rid of the addiction. It will be a constant battle for the rest of their lives to live drug and alcohol-free. You can check out anytime you like but you can never leave refers to "Once an addict always an addict!"
Saw the Eagles in 1977, in Auburn, AL LIVE!! 21,000 lighters up, BEST CONCERT EVER! Dating Psycologist, had drink/pot! THEY opened with HOTEL CALIFORNIA!!!! Will take that 2 my grave!!
From same performance, for the love of all that is good...please react to " TAKE IT TO THE LIMIT...The Eagles, and listen to the Bass player , Randy Miesner, take lead vocal....and appreciate, the greatest American band, of the 21 Century, and beyond.
Great reaction. I just subscribed. 👍 I've enjoyed several of your reactions tonight. There is actually several performances they did at the Capitol Center and one of the other ones gives better sound quality and also some views of them backstage, and views of the crowd as they took the stage. The Eagles were called a super group. The talent was just unreal. Most of the band members sang lead on different songs. This one had Don Henley singing lead. They had so many hits. I loved them all, but Take It to the Limit, and Peaceful Easy Feeling were two of my favorites, besides this one which was their biggest hit. Thanks man, keep it up. 👍😉
It’s about addiction !!! The lead singer Don Henley said it was about fame!!! The stabbing w the steely once and never leaving can be a metaphor for both!!
In time you would have discovered this, but I'll play spoiler:" The Eagles Greatest Hits" is the biggest selling record of all time having passed by Michael Jackson's Thriller a number of years ago.
they have some of the best, if not the best, Harmonies in the music world. You really need to Google them and listen to all their music. Benn listening to the Eagles since the early 70's
I found your channel last week and really love your reactions especially Beatles and Queen. I haven’t gone through your catalogue so if you haven’t heard these two bands I recommend Supertramp (try Dreamer, Hide in your Shell and The Logical Song) and Steely Dan (Reelin’ in the Years, Rikki Don’t Lose that Number and Any Major Dude). Both excellent bands! Keep them coming!
For a pop song, I have never heard Latin and Reggae styles fused so well. "One Of These Nights" (another well-fused tune) at least (*wink*) ties as the Eagles' GOAT. And since you enjoy Don Henley's voice, check out his first solo hit "Dirty Laundry" > Pure Phun.
Stevie Nicks from Fleetwood Mac was a driving force behind many of the Eagles songs. She was involved with Don Henley and Joe Walsh of the Eagles and Lindsay Buckingham Buckingham and
Prior to forming the Eagles, the members were the back-up band for Linda Rondstadt, and known as the Stone Poneys. A number of members came and went, the most famous to join being Joe Walsh who had quite a great solo career going. Other members came from the south-west rock-country band Poco and collaborated with JD Souther and Chris Hillman.
Joe Walsh went on to have a few hits of his own. Very unique. Check out Rocky Mountain Way and Life's Been Good to Me so Far. Space Aged Wiz Kid even held its own against the big kids of pop on the charts. Don't even get me started on his mastery of his guitar. He's a character on stage as well.
Joe Walsh and his band called Barnstorm did Rock Mountain Way and County Fair before he joined the Eagles. Before that. he was in The James Gang after Tommy Bolin left and he sung on the hit Funk 49. With a successful solo career on the line, he took a chance joining the Eagles and many were skeptical if he would fit in. The album Hotel California was a phenomenal success and proved Joe was an Eagle
Two of the best guitar players to ever share the stage together.
One of the best rock guitar duets ever.
I feel so old when I hear someone say they’ve never heard of The Eagles. I’m only 61, and still feel 30. All I can say is, do yourself a favor and start listening to them. They’re still selling out arenas despite the death of Glenn Frey, one of the lead singers and writers.
Me too😮
Speaking for myself. My best memories are wrapped up in my music. So that's the reason I'll be forever 20
Don Felder and Joe Walsh dueling on those guitars!!!!👏👏👏👏
I feel so lucky to grow up in this Era we had the best music 😅
Amen!
The Eagles absolutely _owned_ the radio in the 1970s. "One of These Nights," "Lyin' Eyes," and "Take It Easy" are some of their brilliant hit songs.
"Hotel California" is symbolic for the high speed lifestyle of Hollywood/LA.
Yes! I don't understand why people don't understand this...
I found myself living in West LA in those years when I was 24-30 years old. The Eagles gave voice to what I was going through, the parties, the discos, the Troubadour. It was all out in front ready to be experienced. I found I could never really check out, it can take you captive.
Eagles greatest hits...one of the all time greatest selling albums in Rock history, still today 40 + years later! Every member in the rock Hall of Fame both with the Eagles and with other bands!
Addiction, bro: "you can check out any time you like but you can ever leave."
‘‘Some 'dance' to remember, some 'dance' to forget’’
Joe Walsh has the red bandana on his head. Great guitarist and performer in his own right.
Kudos to you JMBOY for watching through to the end instead of pausing and sticking into a comment. YOU are a true reviewer!
The Eagles are like Zeppelin in that they don't have bad songs, and every band member can sing. Some of the greatest harmonies you will ever hear and talk about ballads...
This band deserved every bit of their success. They were an amazing group. The harmonies were always on point and the lead singer was usually whichever member of the band wrote the song, and of course those guitars. Such spectacular talent.
The Eagles are the Beatles of the US! Every song was a hit!
I can't think of 1 song of theirs that I don't like.
The Eagles are phenomenal. My favorite band in the whole, wide world and that is not an exaggeration!
Don Henley - drummer, Glenn Frey - Acoustic guitar, Randy Meisner - bass guitar, Don Felder - double neck guitar, Joe Walsh -rhythm guitar handkerchief. They have many awesome songs. They are known for perfect instrumentation and amazing harmonies. 4 of the 5 sing lead.
Eagles are one of my favorite bands from the 70s. They were my husband's all-time favorite. So much so that one of the songs I played for his funeral was Desperado by the Eagles.
🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 even after all these years!
One of the best rabbit holes to go down! The Eagles are the cream of the crop 😎🏆
"You can check out any time you like but you can never leave". Bring your alibis. It's a mystical song and one of the best by The Eagles. :)
Awesome reaction. I love seeing a young man discovering this classic.. Check out the 1998 Hall of Fame induction performance. 20 years older and they have not lost a BIT of their passion. Awesome performance. Still the greatest guitar duet EVER. In both versions
Great choice for your first time hearing them. My personal favorite❤❤😂
They have a ton of great songs.
I grew up with their music. My interpretation of the song was he fell asleep at the wheel & died. Found himself at the sin city hotel California, i.e. Hell.
"..our own device.." "dance to remember....." , "just can't kill the beast (Satan)", "you can check out.. but can never leave".
That what was my take on it.
Fantastic song and awesome group from my generation.👍👍
The Eagles song Desperado is one of my lifetime favorites
so glad it was unblocked. Love this performance. Filmed in my hometown of Maryland.
"stab it with their steely knives." A jab at their (mostly friendly) rivals, Steely Dan.
This classic masterpiece always reminds me of Elvis and what happened to him. Fame and fortune were too much to handle.
This is what we grew up with!❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
One of the best bands ever! Each musician was a star in their own right!
March 22,1977 I was at the Cap Center in Landover, Md. and witness this great concert with my bride of (now) 59 years. Linda Ronstadt was the opening act. Greatest concert we ever went to, and we have gone to many. Felder and Walsh were beyond fantastic on this song. Things went well for years, until Don Henley kicked him out, which is a shame, as Felder WAS Hotel California. To me, that's when the bank started going down hill. Damned shame.
Top tier group. Greatest of all time!!
Such an incredible group of musicians and singers. So many hits. Just say play the Eagles and listen…
The smile on your face tells a great story, bro. A classic from the Eagles
It's actually about a recording studio in Malibu. Stevie Nicks is the woman in the song! The beast was fame, money, cocaine and Stevie!
Congrats!..You picked the right video to react to.. This is the best version of the lot!
Yes, when you sound live just like in the studio, that says something! So much talent here and so much more for you to check out of theirs!
I usually don’t like live performances being reacted to on You Tube but this one actually does the band Justice.
GREAT reaction vid! Letting the song play, then adding commentary is a great way to react.
It's amazing that half a century later this music (the Eagles, Jackson Browne, among others) is still reaching new audiences.
The contorted faces that Joe Walsh (red bandana) made while playing are hilarious. GREAT band. GREAT reaction.
Don Henley (drums/lead vocals) is also awesome!
This is one explanation of the song Hotel California.. This song is about the [Halfway House] or rehabilitation center of the rich and famous drug and alcohol abusers known as the [Hotel California]. The hotel is for the rich and famous drug and alcohol abusers. "And I was thinking to myself [this could be heaven or this could be hell]." This refers to what he will be subjecting himself to during the very painful withdrawal process. And the hours-long epileptic-like seizures his body will be going through to rid the body of its drugs and alcohol in his system. "Her mind was Tiffany twisted she got the Mercedes Benz. She has lots of pretty pretty boys she calls friends." Tiffany's is world-famous for its fine and very expensive jewelry. She is wealthy with very expensive taste in cars and jewelry. And her friends are actors, models and rich kids. "How they danced in the courtyard Sweet summer sweat. Some dance to remember Some dance to forget." This refers to the painful and gut-wrenching withdrawal process one must go through to rid themselves of the drugs and alcohol they have in their system. "So I called out the captain "please bring me my wine" we haven't had that spirit here since 1969." Refers to the Woodstock era of "Sex, Drugs and Rock & Roll." "And still those voices are calling from far away wake you up in the middle of the night just to hear them say... Welcome to the Hotel California what a lovely place what a lovely face. Plenty of room in the Hotel California. They living it at the hotel California what a nice surprise bring your alibis." In every halfway house or rehabilitation center. The staff along with past drug and alcohol abusers who are counselors and to are part of the staff...Always welcome you with open arms anytime day or night. "What a nice surprise bring your alibis." This refers to the many excuses the abusers will give to the staff. As to the many reasons why they became addicts. "Mirrors on the ceiling, pink champagne on ice. And she said we are all just prisoners here, of our own device, and in the master's chambers they gathered for their feast they stab it with their steely knives but they just can't kill the beast." Last thing I remember I was running for the door I had to find the passage back to the place I was before. Relax said the night man we are programmed to receive you can check out anytime you like but you can never leave!" Mirrors on the ceiling refers to the big room where all the addicts gather to receive their drug substitutes to ween them off of the hard drugs. Pink champagne on ice refers to the drug substitute 'Methadone" which is a liquid and is pink in color. The drug and alcohol addicts are prisoners of their own self-destruction. And they themselves are to blame for letting themselves become drug and alcohol abusers. The Beast is the "Drug and Alcohol Addiction" an addict will have to live with for the rest of their lives. The addict will never be rid of the addiction. It will be a constant battle for the rest of their lives to live drug and alcohol-free. You can check out anytime you like but you can never leave refers to "Once an addict always an addict!"
Saw the Eagles in 1977, in Auburn, AL LIVE!! 21,000 lighters up, BEST CONCERT EVER! Dating Psycologist, had drink/pot! THEY opened with HOTEL CALIFORNIA!!!! Will take that 2 my grave!!
Such a great song... mesmerising music esp the guitar player...drummer...the guys are really fantastic ....
I saw Eagles Live do this iconic song, and Don Henley do it live twice with his awesome band. Always a crowd favorite.
Each member is lead singer depending on the song. The drummer/singer was Don Henley. Red bandanna is Joe Walsh, creator of the guitar duet.
From same performance, for the love of all that is good...please react to " TAKE IT TO THE LIMIT...The Eagles, and listen to the Bass player , Randy Miesner, take lead vocal....and appreciate, the greatest American band, of the 21 Century, and beyond.
This song is my childhood. 70s music. Nothing like it since. Can you dig it, jive turkey?
Amazing band
My favorites.
That is the best rock song of America. It's about a drug trick .
A piece of music history
Also, "New Kid in Town" by Eagles and "Heart of the Matter" by Don Henley solo.
Everyone misses "Victim Of Love" but it's another Great Eagles Song.
HC is so great that even my piano cover sounds good! 😉
Congrats for choosing it!!! 👍👍
Love this song/band nephew. Classic.
🖤🖤🖤🤎🤎🤎. The guitar solo at the end of the song gives me goosebumps.
Saw them in 1975 when they were a warmup act for the Rolling Stones. They were outstanding.
Great reaction. I just subscribed. 👍 I've enjoyed several of your reactions tonight. There is actually several performances they did at the Capitol Center and one of the other ones gives better sound quality and also some views of them backstage, and views of the crowd as they took the stage. The Eagles were called a super group. The talent was just unreal. Most of the band members sang lead on different songs. This one had Don Henley singing lead. They had so many hits. I loved them all, but Take It to the Limit, and Peaceful Easy Feeling were two of my favorites, besides this one which was their biggest hit. Thanks man, keep it up. 👍😉
Always thought this song was about the dark side of fame.
It is. It’s about becoming jaded by the lifestyle.
It’s about addiction !!! The lead singer Don Henley said it was about fame!!! The stabbing w the steely once and never leaving can be a metaphor for both!!
Dear JM, I love your reaction. Greetings from Germany. The song is based on a novel from Edgar Allan Poe (USA).
Glenn Frey, the singer/drummer, said that it wasn't about a hotel, it was about fame.
That’s Don Hensley singing & playing the drums, not Glen Frey,
@@Patricia-yh4fr Ack! Of course you are right. Damned dyslexic fingers.
In time you would have discovered this, but I'll play spoiler:" The Eagles Greatest Hits" is the biggest selling record of all time having passed by Michael Jackson's Thriller a number of years ago.
they have some of the best, if not the best, Harmonies in the music world. You really need to Google them and listen to all their music. Benn listening to the Eagles since the early 70's
IMO the best guitar duet ever!! Don Felder on 2 headed guitar and Joe Walsh on the single!!
I found your channel last week and really love your reactions especially Beatles and Queen. I haven’t gone through your catalogue so if you haven’t heard these two bands I recommend Supertramp (try Dreamer, Hide in your Shell and The Logical Song) and Steely Dan (Reelin’ in the Years, Rikki Don’t Lose that Number and Any Major Dude). Both excellent bands! Keep them coming!
For a pop song, I have never heard Latin and Reggae styles fused so well. "One Of These Nights" (another well-fused tune) at least (*wink*) ties as the Eagles' GOAT. And since you enjoy Don Henley's voice, check out his first solo hit "Dirty Laundry" > Pure Phun.
amazing , love your Muscic
I would like for you to react to Not enough love in the world by Don Henley; leader singer & drummer of the Eagles…….ty! Very authentic reaction!
Thnks man from Spain, you are reacting the best music ever. (at least for me). Keep doing it please
Stevie Nicks from Fleetwood Mac was a driving force behind many of the Eagles songs. She was involved with Don Henley and Joe Walsh of the Eagles and Lindsay Buckingham Buckingham and
Prior to forming the Eagles, the members were the back-up band for Linda Rondstadt, and known as the Stone Poneys. A number of members came and went, the most famous to join being Joe Walsh who had quite a great solo career going. Other members came from the south-west rock-country band Poco and collaborated with JD Souther and Chris Hillman.
Someone once said Hotel California is a bad Yelp review with a 7 minute guitar break.
❤😊
☮️💙💙💙🔥🔥😎
Joe Walsh went on to have a few hits of his own. Very unique. Check out Rocky Mountain Way and Life's Been Good to Me so Far. Space Aged Wiz Kid even held its own against the big kids of pop on the charts. Don't even get me started on his mastery of his guitar. He's a character on stage as well.
Joe Walsh and his band called Barnstorm did Rock Mountain Way and County Fair before he joined the Eagles. Before that. he was in The James Gang after Tommy Bolin left and he sung on the hit Funk 49. With a successful solo career on the line, he took a chance joining the Eagles and many were skeptical if he would fit in. The album Hotel California was a phenomenal success and proved Joe was an Eagle
Try Sultans of Swing or Lola.
Their ghost she's the one that sends you ztoo heaven or hell al are dead .
Is a story about doing drugs in the hotel
i thing this hotel represents drugs. So atractive but no one can leave it
I did see this. I remember your expression when the guitars kicked in
jmboy tv listen to don Henley x- eagle solo song - dirly laundry . it's banger . thanks be safe peace. johnnyboy
Joe walsh inmortsl!