MARK FARNER Performs LIVE: I'm Your Captain (Closer to Home) | Huckabee's Jukebox

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  • Опубліковано 28 лис 2024

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  • @geo.cgeier3435
    @geo.cgeier3435 3 роки тому +81

    There’s that voice we grew up to! Grand Funk is not Funk without Farner!

    • @597158madroofer
      @597158madroofer Рік тому +3

      NO Farner ,,,, No Funk..... brother !!!!

    • @mickeyedwards172
      @mickeyedwards172 Рік тому +2

      Just something about his voice. It's memorable and it's amazing.

    • @karma4553
      @karma4553 Рік тому +3

      It's not GRAND without Mark !

  • @rodneybrand8521
    @rodneybrand8521 3 роки тому +60

    WoW !! Mike playing grand funk Railroad...who would've guessed..great song and good to see Mark Farner again..i always liked Grand Funk Railroad...🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

    • @jontanner309
      @jontanner309 3 роки тому +2

      I was like 14 when this came out. My most favorite ever. My son and I would sing this Son and I would sing this to the top of our lungs. My son is now 29. He listens to old school.

    • @johngaribaldi2500
      @johngaribaldi2500 2 роки тому

      Who is MIKE

    • @rodneybrand8521
      @rodneybrand8521 2 роки тому

      @@johngaribaldi2500 Huckabee...

    • @AlexR.111
      @AlexR.111 5 місяців тому

      Mark is Grand Funk!!

  • @BangTaoBeach
    @BangTaoBeach 3 роки тому +61

    This is great. Mark has not lost his voice at all and Mike you did a great job on bass. The bass plays a big part in the song.

    • @DavidLeBlanc
      @DavidLeBlanc 3 роки тому +2

      Mike plays a Gretch as well. Reminds me of the early days of Rush.

    • @funkfan1751
      @funkfan1751 Рік тому

      Mike is mostly playing the root notes and missing many of the signature bass licks that were really prominent in this song. But he is doin' OK.

    • @davidp5385
      @davidp5385 Рік тому

      ​@@funkfan1751Bass needed to be a little louder too, because of its prominence in the songs groove. But all in all good job... God Bless them all !

  • @busterbrown_shoes
    @busterbrown_shoes 3 роки тому +48

    Jesus is Farner's Captain now! WooHoo! The song takes on a whole new meaning. ✝ = ❤

    • @marshalldevinejr.8078
      @marshalldevinejr.8078 3 роки тому +9

      Amen, Paul. I'm a work in progress myself. It's a step at at time. God Bless and Jesus is the Way. There's hope for this sinner yet.

    • @Irishcolleen110253
      @Irishcolleen110253 3 роки тому +9

      @@marshalldevinejr.8078 , it never stops being a work in progress. That's how Jesus wants it...to strive harder each day to be more like Him. 🙂🙏✝️

    • @karma4553
      @karma4553 Рік тому

      Jesus and Mark go back to the breakup ! Hello

  • @JohnSmith-ef2sp
    @JohnSmith-ef2sp 2 роки тому +6

    Bought the album when it came out. I'm 69 years old now, never get tired of listening to it.

  • @jontanner309
    @jontanner309 Рік тому +3

    I’m a 70s kid. This is on of my most favorite songs. I moved to island park Idaho back in the early 2000s. I taught this to my young son. We would sing at the top of our lungs while taking a load to island park from Utah. Yes some of us Utah people get into this. We ain’t all what you heard.

  • @PriorityNewsNow
    @PriorityNewsNow 15 днів тому +1

    Great performance! And congrats on your ambassadorship, Governor Huckabee.

  • @texknight67
    @texknight67 3 роки тому +28

    Im so impressed with the Governor's talent. I play guitar and drums but I love to watch someone who plays bass and plays it well.

  • @nicholasdonvito1703
    @nicholasdonvito1703 Рік тому +4

    Marks still Championing us Veterans, GOD Bless you Mark, keep on singing!!! Brother Nick in NY.

  • @gabrieleverett
    @gabrieleverett 3 роки тому +17

    Mark Farner is one of the greats. He’s sounds as now as ever. Just impressive!

  • @goldog2816
    @goldog2816 3 роки тому +29

    I love it when a old timers voice is still solid, Mark still has it ........

    • @karma4553
      @karma4553 Рік тому +2

      Hey poobutt old nothing ! Best is Best ! Nonchanging !....
      .

    • @DougVeazey-zl3xz
      @DougVeazey-zl3xz 7 місяців тому +1

      I was just saying that exact same thing.

  • @mikejames-drummerreginacan1386
    @mikejames-drummerreginacan1386 Місяць тому +1

    Mark Farner IS Grand Funk......great performance by Mark and the whole band. Mike you are a great bass player. THANKS

  • @johneasler9967
    @johneasler9967 3 роки тому +19

    Brother Mark is the best!

  • @mdduet
    @mdduet 3 роки тому +28

    Mark Farner should be in the Rock HOF even without GFR. He wrote so many great songs. He was the driving force behind GFR with his guitar work and voice. He is GFR. Would not waste my time buying a ticket to see Don and Mel without Mark.

    • @markhaus2830
      @markhaus2830 2 роки тому +2

      I agree!

    • @597158madroofer
      @597158madroofer Рік тому +2

      They just played in Louisiana,,, I called my brother and told him that there's a band they are trying to call themselves Grand Funk is playing in Louisiana .. We got a laugh out of it .. wannabe's

    • @paulelliott682
      @paulelliott682 Рік тому +2

      I've listened to some of UA-cam videos of GFR - Mark and they sound like a tribute band at a State Fair.

    • @597158madroofer
      @597158madroofer Рік тому

      @@paulelliott682 To each his own .. We don't know .You might like listening to rap ! ..

  • @c.r.6172
    @c.r.6172 Рік тому +3

    The One and only The Legend My Hero...Mark Farner ❤!!!

  • @Stew357
    @Stew357 Рік тому +2

    What a fantastic performance. Ty Mr. Farner and Gov. Huckabee.

    • @joebell30
      @joebell30 9 місяців тому

      Yes, it is. And, the governor is doing a great job on the bass. Must have watched Mel to try to get it right.

  • @josearriola3087
    @josearriola3087 3 роки тому +9

    One of the most underrated rock songs of all time

  • @johnnychristensen3782
    @johnnychristensen3782 3 роки тому +15

    Has always been one of my very favorites!!!!!!

  • @axis4focus697
    @axis4focus697 9 днів тому

    First time seeing this, being a major fan of GFR and Mark Farner, and the Huckster bringing the low end was impressive.

  • @taylor-vl1re
    @taylor-vl1re Місяць тому +1

    I saw Mark sing this 52 years ago in the Yale Bowl, New Haven, Ct. Yes was the opening band.

  • @michaelbaumgardner2530
    @michaelbaumgardner2530 3 роки тому +11

    Killer Mike jamming with a legend...way cool.!!!

  • @FBDerringer
    @FBDerringer Місяць тому +1

    Playing bass with grand funk. How cool!

  • @juangomez-mo6wl
    @juangomez-mo6wl Рік тому +1

    Not bad bass player Huckabee!..!!👏👏👍👍

  • @57RickH
    @57RickH 21 день тому

    I used to play this in my band back in the 70s, still play it! 🎸

  • @nomoremr.niceguy4778
    @nomoremr.niceguy4778 3 роки тому +5

    This song always makes me tear up. So glad to hear Mark sing it.

  • @jamesconklin120
    @jamesconklin120 Рік тому +1

    And that’s how it all started all those years ago , hearing those opening chords and then Mark’s solo with Grand Funk and without Grand Funk, Mark Farner is the Captain

  • @dokdorian
    @dokdorian 2 роки тому

    wow... he is still rockin'! amazing!

  • @tomstiel7576
    @tomstiel7576 3 роки тому

    Mark, you make me proud to be not only an American,,,but from Michigan too !! God bless you !!

  • @vinceleone3952
    @vinceleone3952 3 роки тому +5

    Wow! One of the greatest Rock and Rollers of all time! Why is Grand Funk not in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.That is an Injustice.

  • @hurricanejohnson7879
    @hurricanejohnson7879 3 роки тому +7

    Much love and respect to Mark Farner. I listened to GFR so much when I was growing. They always had a lot of fun rockin' songs and had high energy shows. But when they wrote this song, this elevated them in my opinion to among the best of song writers. I know the inspiration of this song was the Pueblo incident - but to have come up with this classic - it shows their passion for our country and for what is right and wrong. This song is always in my heart.

    • @christophermurphy4982
      @christophermurphy4982 2 роки тому

      H.J. I realize I'm coming into this comments section a little late but when you mentioned this song was based on the Pueblo incident, a light came on inside me. I have vague memories of it but want to learn more.

  • @sakutasu
    @sakutasu 5 місяців тому +2

    Grand Funk was thee band we were listening to in the 70's ..8 track tapes . the good old days. 😀

  • @annmills3163
    @annmills3163 3 роки тому +1

    Michigan turned out some legends ☮️💜

  • @svtbass
    @svtbass Місяць тому +1

    GRAND FUNK was the 1st concert I went to as a kid. 1970 NY Madison Square Garden,,,,,

  • @terryruss496
    @terryruss496 2 роки тому +1

    I did not have many albums back in high school, but this was one of them.

  • @DaniRocksaurier
    @DaniRocksaurier 3 роки тому +1

    I'm from Switzerland, and i'm deeply impressed!
    I like GFR and Mr. Huckabee.
    Go on!

  • @davidfellows2874
    @davidfellows2874 3 роки тому +2

    I did not know Mike Huckabee played Bass!!! Man how cool to have a Rock Bass player in the White House! Still think Mike would make a great President! Being from Michigan we all know Grand Funk!

  • @joemiller3355
    @joemiller3355 3 роки тому +2

    You can't find a more passionate song. Mark says alright👍

  • @angametha3970
    @angametha3970 3 роки тому +4

    Bass sounds amazing. Wow!

  • @savoirfaire3788
    @savoirfaire3788 3 роки тому +1

    I not only liked it ............ I LOVED it. Listened to those lyrics a lot counting down the days 'til deployment out of 'Nam.
    "I'm getting closer to my home".

    • @TWM53
      @TWM53 11 місяців тому

      Thank you for your service to our country!

  • @davecody5997
    @davecody5997 2 роки тому +1

    So many memories ...thank you Mark!!!!

  • @billdelaney3302
    @billdelaney3302 2 роки тому +2

    A great talented Christian man who has survived life and hasn’t forgot where he came from

  • @gwmcklintock
    @gwmcklintock 3 роки тому +7

    Huckabee rockin with the man!!!! Mark Farner has lost almost nothing after all these years. Amazing!!!!

  • @montywoodard4598
    @montywoodard4598 Рік тому +1

    One of my favorite songs ever, and mark singing it ,like back in the day is Fantastic, I'm your captain, yea yea yea ,I'm your captain yea yea yea yea

  • @bethelle9099
    @bethelle9099 2 роки тому

    For those of us from that era, that song is sacred!!!!
    FOREVER ,. GFR, ....THE rock band, always!
    Love you, Mark!!!!!!!

  • @hollybrenner7467
    @hollybrenner7467 3 роки тому +4

    What an awesome job they both did. Grand Funk Railroad was one of my favorite bands back in the day and this song my favorite of theirs!

  • @1953purdie
    @1953purdie 3 роки тому +1

    UN Freak N Believable,Just excellent. Thanks for doing this.

  • @Splitshot1
    @Splitshot1 3 роки тому +1

    Wow. I grew up on this..great job everyone.

  • @lillygardens1
    @lillygardens1 3 роки тому +2

    WOW!!!! Go Mark Farner!!! He sounds just like he did on the original song!!! 🎇✌️☮️👍🇺🇸🙏

  • @barbarah8147
    @barbarah8147 3 роки тому +9

    Mike, that was pretty good picking on your bass guitar. Great song.

    • @rossb.4773
      @rossb.4773 3 роки тому

      Ric 4001, Sir???

    • @jimilee4609
      @jimilee4609 2 роки тому +1

      Mike your bass playing was great! WOW!

  • @loveistruth5713
    @loveistruth5713 3 роки тому +9

    Mark Farner is the real deal born again Christian. The devil used his friends and managers to try to destroy his life and rip him off and all he did was say I don't have time for this and he forgave everyone of them. He puts his treasure in heaven.

  • @jesalbrtarteaga64
    @jesalbrtarteaga64 3 роки тому +3

    FARNER FUNK RAILROAD!!! The Man The Legend ROCKS!!!

  • @harley-u1b
    @harley-u1b 12 днів тому

    Huckabee on bass, that just says it all

  • @leonardlloyd1089
    @leonardlloyd1089 3 роки тому +1

    Wow, love the REAL grand funk, with Mark Farner!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • @patriciamayner2780
    @patriciamayner2780 2 роки тому +1

    My brother and I played this song when my dad was making his transition to the other side to be with our higher power... going home or as Mark would say "leaving his bone suit " it was a awesome transition.

  • @jackmurphy3934
    @jackmurphy3934 3 роки тому +1

    This is awesome! Mark Farner IS Grand Funk Railroad! Not the band touring and calling themselves GFR. Mr. Huckabee does a great job on this tune as well. He is an accomplished bassist!

  • @williamaiken9262
    @williamaiken9262 3 роки тому +3

    Mike H reading of the funky bassline score is rather impressive. To play in lockstep with Mark Farner on this classic takes some talent.

  • @efjefe
    @efjefe 3 роки тому

    Wait what?
    This is my estranged wife and I song when we left the rust belt for a better life out west. Memories

  • @tommorgan4334
    @tommorgan4334 3 роки тому +6

    That was great! I haven't heard anything from Mark since the day.

  • @durango8882
    @durango8882 3 роки тому +1

    Bravo Mark & Mike 👏🏻

  • @playinguitarful
    @playinguitarful Рік тому

    That was an amazing performance

  • @davidpeterson144
    @davidpeterson144 Рік тому

    Beautiful performance

  • @davecody5997
    @davecody5997 2 роки тому +1

    Huckabee on bass wooohooo!!!!!

  • @kimharpe6074
    @kimharpe6074 2 роки тому

    Am so happy Mark is a Patriot ❤️❤️❤️

  • @Irishcolleen110253
    @Irishcolleen110253 3 роки тому

    Awesome!! Mark Farner's still got it! What a voice! And kudos to Mike Huckabee on that bass! Love it!

  • @jaymesjmathias9390
    @jaymesjmathias9390 3 роки тому

    Holy shhhhh MAN OH MAN ALIVE!!! THAT DUDE COULD/SHOULD DO AN ALBUM, HIS VOICE IS AT ITS CRESCENDO, DUDES IN HIS PRIME.

  • @lloydmustin9493
    @lloydmustin9493 3 роки тому +5

    Great job with vocals, backing vocals and musicianship. Mike nailed the iconic bass riffs with authority and Mark is still vital, both as a guitarist and vocalist. We all grew up with GFR. Critics hated them but we loved them.

  • @davecody5997
    @davecody5997 2 роки тому

    One of the greatest rock songs ever!!!!!

  • @TWM53
    @TWM53 11 місяців тому

    Love this and have always Liked Mark since I was a teen. He WAS GFR--Period!! Also, I like the way Huckabee is playing the bass---sounds pretty darn good!!!

  • @williamjueschke9960
    @williamjueschke9960 3 роки тому +2

    Awesome, he sounds just as a good as he did 50 + - years ago.

  • @TheGRider56
    @TheGRider56 3 роки тому +1

    Loved it!!! Mike must have been pumped to play bass with Mark!

  • @leonardlloyd1089
    @leonardlloyd1089 3 роки тому +3

    Mike has great taste in talented guests!

  • @David-lo1fo
    @David-lo1fo Рік тому

    In basement of high school friend when first heard and
    Seen GFR and their transparent
    Vinyl album. Mark Farner , thanks for being so good. Also
    Good job getting old. Much
    ❤️ and respect, from Colorado.

  • @professorjams
    @professorjams 2 роки тому

    This is awesome

  • @mrmarshmadness1
    @mrmarshmadness1 3 роки тому +2

    Great vocal from Mark! And nice job holding down the bassline, Governor!

  • @mattdaggett3695
    @mattdaggett3695 3 роки тому

    My favorite band

  • @doug3640
    @doug3640 2 роки тому

    Mike playing Mels bass parts with feeling. Way to go Mike

  • @jroberthadden
    @jroberthadden 3 роки тому +4

    Nice job. How 'bout Huckabee on that Rick?

  • @jerryjones188
    @jerryjones188 3 роки тому +1

    Great performance by a great musician and singer. Mark still has the pipes and skill! I must say, way to go, Mike Huckabee!! Awesome job on the bass!! Kudos to all!!

  • @musicmike1960
    @musicmike1960 Місяць тому

    Truely a talented musician and GFR was amazing.

  • @adrianherzfeld1694
    @adrianherzfeld1694 2 роки тому

    Mike vyou rock man. Hey mark your voice is wonderfully keep rocking

  • @janetsalter9606
    @janetsalter9606 2 роки тому

    Awesome 👌

  • @TNTTruth1
    @TNTTruth1 3 роки тому

    Check out the Gov... Thumping the bottom end like a champ!!!

  • @nightranger3430
    @nightranger3430 2 роки тому

    Love you brother Mark!!👍🏻

  • @MaximumDecibels
    @MaximumDecibels 2 роки тому

    i was visting my aunt and cousins in Flint Mi..and remember Mark, Mel & Don very well. Mark, remembers the kid wandered in the 'garage' that day of rehearsle (which was a bar..sort of. but became one later) i starred and didnt speak. i had followed the sound of this band and wandered off about 2 blocks. everyone was looking for me and i was there watching...what would become Grand Funk R/R. i had no idea who they were, i was only 7 at the time. by 1976 i had knew exactly who they were...look Richie, that band..is famous now. i was blown away. accidentally discovered GF R/R on a chance visit to an aunts house one day and have been a fan all my life. im 56 yrs old.

  • @discokitty3375
    @discokitty3375 3 роки тому

    Love it ! Thank you grand funk 🤍💜🎵🎶

  • @shcaskey
    @shcaskey 9 місяців тому +1

    Friggin’ huckabee …. Playing with a musical legend! That’s kind of a big deal!!

  • @justincase2281
    @justincase2281 2 роки тому

    Great!!🙏

  • @luiscarlosrodriguez137
    @luiscarlosrodriguez137 10 місяців тому

    Impresionante Mark

  • @felixkmgalanti9064
    @felixkmgalanti9064 2 роки тому

    I did a lot of Ston'in to these guys!

  • @ysaganiybarra6661
    @ysaganiybarra6661 2 роки тому

    Wow just like yesterday 👏👏👏

  • @timnolan9561
    @timnolan9561 3 місяці тому

    Great song

  • @marthaarollo2072
    @marthaarollo2072 3 роки тому

    Rock-Roll lives in our Heart,wherever our journey takes us.🎶🎶🎶🎶

  • @MDavidG1
    @MDavidG1 3 роки тому

    WOW!! What a gifted musician and a wonderful human being Mark Farner is. He has suffered tragedy and indignity with courage and grace. His voice remains great and he has remained true to his rock and roll roots. God bless Mark Farner!

  • @Ugwamp
    @Ugwamp 3 роки тому +1

    Got goosebumps watching this. This song was always a volume cranker for me. Loved singing harmony on the chorus. You should have heard me Mark! 😄

  • @scotstevens5263
    @scotstevens5263 Рік тому

    There anthem song. I remember saying that the longest ending of a song I ever heard. And I loved every note🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎸🎸🎸🎸☮️

  • @JuanRodriguez-jl6ft
    @JuanRodriguez-jl6ft 5 місяців тому

    Hey Huck is real good at the bass rock on Huck

  • @patrickfranklin9661
    @patrickfranklin9661 2 роки тому

    Gov. Huckabee killed it on the bass!

  • @yallgonemadd3786
    @yallgonemadd3786 3 роки тому

    Spot on !!!!!! KUDOS !

  • @miguelparra492
    @miguelparra492 3 роки тому

    The best rock song in rock history by the best Mark Farner !

  • @davidpeterson144
    @davidpeterson144 Рік тому

    This is so cool