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At 68yo I get pure joy watching the young people discover The Eagles. I get goosebumps still.
Indeed, 72 here.
We rock because we can repeat.
Most of them sing lead on different different songs. The Eagles are truly one of the great bands.
Hi Shon, I'd really like to see you react to one of my all-time favorite singers: ***FLORENCE AND THE MACHINE*** and her best song, as far as I believe is: ((THE DOG DAYS ARE OVER!!)) If you could please do the Official Video, I'd be grateful and serious happy!! Thank you for all of your great song choses, and outta sight reactions...🫠🫠💯💯✌️✌️💽💽☮️☯️🇺🇸🇺🇸🩵🩵
@@rhondamcbath6279amazing talent
Yeah there's only a few bands where you can see each one of them go on to have careers with other bands and/ or solo. I'll even toss nirvana in there because with respect I believe Dave grohl what's the most talented member. The Beatles obviously.
My husband of 32 years and i considered The Eagles our band...Hotel California best song ever. My husband passed away 2 yrs ago...thanks for playing this.
God Bless you and your Husband ❤
It’s jaw dropping how close this performance is to the original studio version. Excellent live performers
When I was a kid, this song was so easy to understand.
It was clearly about vampires!
I love your channel and I am a 76 year old white woman. You appreciate the music from my youth.
You will never hear a bad Eagles song
The best dueling guitar solo in music history 💥🔥🙌🏻❣️
About five years ago, I went to a Don Felder/Stix concert. Tommy Shaw came out and played the solo to this song with Don. That was my best Rock concert experience ever! I knew I witnessed something that would never happen again. So precious.
@@susandean5622 hi Susan, I’m so glad you got to experience that, it’s awesome. I’m not taking anything away from Joe Walsh but I always felt Don never really got all the credit he deserved. I always admired his talent. Thanks for your comment. ✌🏻
I listen to this song and I feel so much gratitude to exist during the time where such great music existed
This is the greatest song by the greatest band in history! It’s about the debauchery of Hollywood.
Take It To the Limit sung by the late Randy Meisner one of the best Eagles songs to me. RIP Randy and Glen careful with the Eagles they give strikes
My best friend died when we were 16, almost 30 years ago. Take It To The Limit was his favorite song and his parents had it played at his funeral. I still have to choke back the tears whenever I hear it.
lyin eyes is pretty epic too
Apparently it was Meisner's stage fright over performing this song live that led to his dismissal from the Eagles.
Spot on!
That's mostly Don Henley's doing
Also, I always assumed this song was about addiction. “Some dance to remember, some dance to forget.”
My brother, who was an addict, said much the same.
Same, plus the line "You can check out any time you like but you can never leave" can be about a person going to rehab and getting sober but that person will face difficult and stressful moments that brings them to crave their old substances
@@MegaAlex576and stabbing with their “steely knives” (needles) but they just can’t kill the “beast” (addiction).
A friend told me this was about the Marines since they call the barracks at MCRD San Diego “the Hotels” it’s not though
You always pick up on lyrics that are important. Thanks for that. There is no bad Eagles song. The guitarist in the red bandanna is Joe Walsh. You have to check him out. Thanks for your interpretations!
. You have to check him out. Margie's right, your ears will thank you too.
Rocky mountain way!!!! 🔥🔥🔥🔥
"Life's Been Good"
The smile/joy on his face while playing says it all. But we smile just as much when he plays. This song was really my first song I learnt on guitar, my teacher asked me what song, this was my pick. He said wow, not an easy song, strum or pick, I said BOTH.He chuckled! Classic, epic time piece!
So who was the better guitarist Joe or Don?
The thing to remember about The Eagles is that they have 3 greatest hits albums. Not 1 not 2 but 3
Technically they produced 7 full albums and a live album, so I would say they have 11 greatest hits albums.
Hey Shon, I was in that audience when they filmed this song😃...........It couldn't have turned out any better if they had recorded this song in the studio; in fact I believe the audience brought out the best in the Eagles 🔥🎸 (plus NO auto-tune, AI, or other tricks). All of the songs were written by the band members, & they always told a story (& you could understand the lyrics). My favorite band & song of that era ❤🔥
Saw them 3 times. Perfect every time, but I must say I love the one when Joe Walsh put the yellow helmet on his head that had a camera, and he pointed at the crowd & It would show them on the big screen as he played, It was the coolest! Joe was always the fun one 😃
They truly are amazing live. Even when I saw them when in their 60s, they still absolutely killed it. Even the last song after 3 hours of playing (mostly on the drums) Don still hit every note of Desperado pitch perfect with power and conviction..... in his 60s..... To think there were some 'critics' saying they sounded 'too' perfect' live....
JEAAAALOUUUUUS! That just had to be other-worldly. 🤩
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Oh my God, I could only imagine being in the audience when they filmed that!
I love the end of this video when Felder and Walsh are playing dueling guitars. Looks like they're having the time of their lives.
If it weren't for the smallest of purposeful dynamics changes in this performance, it would be difficult to tell it from the studio version. Flawless.
there are also a couple minor changes to the ending guitar solos.
The drummer/singer is Don Henley. He also went solo and sings one of my favorite songs (Don Henley "BOYS OF SUMMER"); and the acoustic guitar player is Glenn Frey, who also went solo and sings another of my favorite songs ever with the most incredible saxophone in it EVER! (Glenn Frey "YOU BELONG TO THE CITY"). Check out both of these original videos. You'll LOVE them. 🔥🔥🔥🔥
My favorite version of Boys of Summer is when Don did it on the Howard Stern show. If you haven't seen it I'd imagine you'd love it.
Dirty laundry
Don Henley also did a duet with Stevie Nicks titled "Leather And Lace"
Boys Of Summer is also my all time favorite song. Every time I hear it, it brings me right back to where I was in life when it came out……a lifetime ago!
and the guitarist with the red bandana is joe walsh, and he already had a solo career before he joined the eagles, and continued to record solo albums when the other two went solo. he had a few of my favorite songs (funk #49, rocky mountain way, walk away, life's been good, life of illusion, turn to stone, ordinary average guy, the confessor). but he also wrote or co-wrote some of the eagles' hits like life in the fast lane, in the city, all night long, pretty maids all in a row, and sad cafe). oh and he also played guitar on don henley's solo hit "dirty laundry.
Don Felder plays the double neck. Joe Walsh plays the 2nd lead. Each of them are masters in their own right, but together they are incomparable. This is truly a masterpiece. Musically, this song has a definite Spanish flavor. Lyrically, I always thought of a lone rider, way out in the SoCal desert at dusk, riding into The Twilight Zone.
Love Felders work on the Heavy Metal soundtrack.
Still love the Eagles but they’ll never be the same without Glenn Frey. Miss you so much Glenn, R.I.P. 💔♥️
I actually used to think this song was about a man who got into a car crash and wound up in purgatory. "Up ahead in the distance, I saw a shimmering light" would be him driving into the headlights of another car, then "My head grew heavy and my sight grew dim, I had to stop for the night" would be him dying. "This could be heaven or this could be hell" is him wondering where he wound up, "we are prisoners here of our own device" and "you can never leave" hinting at the nature of where he is. Even though I've since learned the intention was that the song is based on the celebrity industry, I still love my own interpretation of it lol
It really speaks to someone who lived the decadence of the seventies through their university years in SoCal. Left physically to live in the PNW - "you can check out any time you like, but you can never leave..." mentally.
Phil Collins is another badass lead singer/drummer combo. 🙌. He was in the band Genesis and also had an incredible solo career. Enjoy that rabbit hole!!!! ❤ (start with the song "In the air tonight". 🔥🔥
He reacted to Phil Collins “In the Air Tonight” 7 months ago.
Don’t forget Levon Helm with the Band
@captainkangaroo4301 GREAT example. No one ever remembers them. 🤘🏼😄
They also have solo careers. Don Henley’s (drummer) Actual Miles is excellent. Glenn Frey’s “the one you love, “smugglers blues”, the heat is on”, and “you belong to the city”.
"Tumbleweed desert type of feel to it". Wow! what a great description of a song I have listened to 10's of thousands of time by now. Your reactions continue to be worth watching!!! Great insights as your journey to raise your consciousness manifests before all of our eyes!!!!!
Joe Walsh (Red Bandana) is one of my favorite artists. Check him out solo in "Life's Been Good" & "Rocky Mountain Way". The guy could party his ass off, slightly insane, & is definitely one hell of a guitarist. His Eagle bandmate Glenn Fry one called Joe "an interesting bunch of guys." That about sums Joe up 😂
And don’t forget ‘Walk Away’ from when Joe Walsh had the James Gang.
Everything about this song is perfection 🔥🎯💯 Don’t forget Phil Collins as drummer & singer also.
Don Henley
@@BigOz517 yes, I know. I was referring to the fact when he said he didn’t know others who were the drummer & also the singer ✌🏻
Rare Earth also where the drummer sings lead vocals.
@@suecook1326Hi, yes you got that right. I guess there are many more but Phil came to mind at the moment. Thanks for the reminder ✌🏻
And, of course, Ringo Starr had a couple memorable lead vocals for the Beatles. The all-time best singer (who is also a drummer) is Karen Carpenter.
Saw them LIVE in 1977, in Auburn, AL. 21,000 lighters high as hell!! One of the BEST times in Mt life!!
There are many interpretations of the meaning of the text. Personally, I think these methaphoric lyrics most likely reflect the California-centric American dream that draws fortune-seeking aspirants to Hollywood, from which they can (usually) never escape, even if they check out when things don't work out as desired... Masterpiece!
All best from Germany and a happy new year to you!
Maybe not sure. I read years ago it was about his sister, put in mental hospital in Camarillo..again not sure
@@ajijamison That might be true as well. The above just is my personal opinion, although I believe some aspects added in that I heard about before.
We loss the beautiful bassist Randy Meissner last year. You should react to him singing 'Take It To The Limit', it's simply amazing. It's my most favorite song from the Eagles
Also check out ......... 'New Kid In Town, Lyin' Eyes, I Can't Tell You Why, Best Of My Love, Take It Easy, Heartache Tonight, One Of These Nights, In The City, Desperado and Life In The Fast Lane'
These are my favorite songs from this amazing band!
I loved Randy Meisner so much! Always my favorite eagle. Not just talent, but everything I heard him say or written about him, he was the nicest guy around in the 70s rock world. Very humble and shy, which ended up making him leave the band when he didn’t feel he could hit that last high note for every concert on take it to the limit, and Glenn Frey bullied him till they fist fought, and Randy quit. RIP dear man.
@@beatleschick1000 ....... I'll be honest here! Because I was a little girl, when I first heard 'Take It To The Limits', I knew who the Eagles were, just didn't know who was singing or any of the band members were.
It was years later when I discovered Glen, Don and Joe, and that they were part of the band.
It wasn't until I discovered the wonders of youtube and found the video and that's when I found out that it somebody else singing!...lol...
Which made me fall in love with the song even more!
Randy just made the song even more special.
I saw the Reels 'Breaking The Band' and was very disappointed in the way Glen and Don, mistreated both Randy and Don Fielder (did I spell his last name right?). Just downright disappointed in them!
'Take It To The Limits' will always and forever be Randy's song!!!
I don't know how young you are, but I love your reactions. I always hit the like button before the reaction. I was a teenager when this iconic album came out, I remember one of my bestie's mom telling her, "do you know that a colita is a dead body"? It really meant weed, lol my friend told her mom, "so what." I saw The Eagles in '78 in NY. Fantastic!!! What a time it was to be a teenager (the 70's)!!!
My generation had the best music ❤
In Oct. of '77, at the old Chicago Stadium, I was fortunate enough to see/hear this configuration of the band. -- 3 of the 4 original members ( Bernie Leadon, the banjo-picker, had left by then, & Randy Meisner, the late bass player, who would leave at the end of the tour), plus Don "Fingers" Felder ( the double -neck guitar player), & Joe Walsh ( previously from the James Gang). It was the first time i had heard "Hotel California" ; don't think i'll ever forget it.
Best lineup they ever had in my opinion!!
@beatleschick1000 Yeah, probably the best, but I miss Bernie's 'country-rock contribution to their sound, like his 5-string playing during the last minute or so of the original recording of "Take it Easy", or his vocals on tracks like: "Train Leaves Here This Morning".
These guys rock the guitars, the little animals even cry in their hands, and the drums bang on their heads.
Sometimes when we think about heaven and hell, we think literal clouds or fire, but until we feel that dread deep-down, that true regret that haunts us at our very core, we really don't know what it's like to be trapped in hell. I love that Hotel California is about whatever you need it to be about. It can be about addiction or about a brothel or about infidelity and it works, no matter what. The human soul knows how it feels to be bad, and it can feel good, until it comes time for it to be over, then we have to pay the check. That feeling of existential pleasure and dread at knowing that you can never take back what you just did, it's forever haunting and it's the story of all of our lives. I love this song so much.
“Some dance to remember and some dance to forget,” is one of my favorite lines in this song. I KNEW Shon would pick up on it! Literally no reactors to this song found this line to be profound, like I had! Niiice! 🙌👌👏🫶
The Eagles were one of the very few groups that used 5 part harmony in their vocals.
The Eagles have no bad songs! More Eagles please!
I never tire of watching people react to this for the first time. It just never gets old. This has to be one of the top five songs of all time! Joe Walsh is a guitar God! 🌺✌️
The Eagles are an iconic band from the ‘70’s into 80’s. Multiple member wrote songs and sang lead so they have a big variety of sound. Lots of great songs from this band! Well worth listening to more!
each member has their own unique voice and style..always a joy!
I’m old and I tell you this is one of the best songs ever
The Eagles. The most corporate band ever in history. Surprised this is still up.
This song is soooo iconic
Hotel California is About Show Business You Can Check out Anytime You Want But You can Never Leave because You Are Filmed and Recorded for Generations to Enjoy So Celebrities Die But Their Work Goes on and on
Man, those voices. They are stellar
Eagles are fantastic. Great list of songs they have. Seven Bridges Road, Desperado, Take it to the Limit, Wasted Time. Can't go wrong with any of these being next.
Wow, eagles are amazing! There are so many great ones to choose from. They are all crazy awesome musicians.💖💖💖💖
The Cap Center in Landover, MD., May 1977. Me and my wife of now 59 years were in the upper deck looking right down at them do this concert. They did two back-to-back dates, and we attended the night Linda Ronstadt was the opening act. It was beyond perfect. I knew the Felder, (who wrote the music), & Walsh guitar jam would blow your mind, as it still does mine.
The band went up in talent when they put in Joe Walsh great reaction rock on
The two guys are devil of guitars...the way they play is wowwww..really will really bums up who ever listen them playing...great song n fantastic band...
You should check out Desperado and Take It Easy by the Eagles, too!!
Also, every man on that stage is the lead singer for at least one or two songs as well. They are all singers. The guitarist, Don Felder wrote the music, and Henley wrote the words to the music.
So much talent on one stage it’s mind blowing.
One day I saw the eagles bus pass by me. WHOA! WAS AWESOME
Great band , great story....Great everything !!! RIP Glenn Frye. Mostly written by double guitar Don Felder. Thanks for great music.
The drummer/singer is Don Henley, he most of their lyrics on many of the Eagle's hit songs. The double neck guitarist is Don Felder was the co-writer of Hotel California.
One of the greatest fans of all time and one of the greatest songs of all time!
This song will stand the test of time 🔥🙌🏼
Brother… I was a teenager on the 70’s. The talent of most bands in that era, was unmatched. I wish new music/musicians would work this hard to perfect their musicianship… with no auto tune or digital help.
You are a very perspective listener of music! Us oldies who were listening to this back in the seventies were so lucky to have so much good music around! The lyrics of the Eagles songs were so clever and insightful.
Anything by the Eagles is the bomb, one of the best live bands that you could ever go see!
Sir, you are awesome. I'm not good ontheline, so I hope you get this.I appreciate you, never stop.
the eagles have the number one and number seven best selling albums of all time- one was their greatest hits- seven was hotel california album
The solo for this song and for Pink Floyd's "Shine On You Crazy Diamond" are possibly two of the greatest solos in music history.
Don Henley (singing this song and on drums) and Glenn Frey (acoustic guitar on far left - wearing univ colorado shirt) were co-lead singers for the band. All of the members added vocals to songs from time to time though! Joe Walsh (illinois sweatshirt on far right) also sang lead on a few songs. Don Felder on the 12 string and Joe absolutely shred on this song. That guitar solo is iconic.
My all time favorite band, I have my dad to thank for that!! They have so many great albums and songs! Don Henley who sings and plays drums, happens to be my favorite Eagle! His solo stuff is amazing too!! This reaction got me hyped for their upcoming show later this month!! It’ll be my 4th time seeing them!! The line “they stab it with their steely knives…” is a nod to the band Steely Dan, who is opening for them!!
Eagles have a huge collection of jams
In my opinion THIS is the signature song of this band. Others may differ, but when I hear mention of the Eagles this is the first thing that comes to mind.
Back when music was great and the world was full of kind happy people.
Joe walsh is so Fantastic at that Guitar , Follow also his Music . Absolutely Great ! Love the EAGLES.
I saw them live in the '90s and they blew the roof off the place. They have so many great songs and such talent. They are just phenomenal!!! The drummer, Don Hennley, does some of the lead singing but Glen Fry does a lot too as do other members of the band.
You definitely want to check out the live "Hell Freezes Over" version of Hotel California. It's the best version.
You just did a reaction to Jackson Browne. He is closely associated with The Eagles, particularly in the early years of their careers. One of the most significant connections between Jackson Browne and the Eagles is the song "Take It Easy," which became one of the Eagles' signature hits.
In the early 1970s, Jackson Browne co-wrote "Take It Easy" with Glenn Frey, a founding member of the Eagles. The story goes that Browne had written a portion of the song but was having difficulty completing it. Frey heard what Browne had and suggested some changes to the lyrics, leading to the completion of the song.
"Take It Easy" was released on the Eagles' debut album in 1972, and it became a major hit, reaching the top 20 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. This success helped launch the Eagles' career, and the song remains one of their most iconic tracks.
While this collaboration is one of the most well-known instances of Jackson Browne's interaction with the Eagles, it's worth noting that Browne and members of the Eagles maintained a friendly relationship over the years, with occasional collaborations and performances together. Their connection through "Take It Easy" is a significant part of both artists' musical histories.
One of the greatest bands ever!! They’re referring to Heroin, steely knives, you’ll always come back looking for that first hit!! You can check out but never leave
Bro! You nail most of these songs! You are very spot on! Definitely one of the best out there
The ending guitar solo is the best dueling guitars ever!
This whole album is pure fire...every song a hit.
Love me some EAGLES! My favorite band. Saw them 4 times in 1 yr.
So the drummer/ singer ( Don Henry )..is in the rock hall both with the eagles and for his solo career as is . the acoustic guitar player ( Glen Fyre ) who was mentored by his good friend from age 16 or 17 by a 20-21 year old Bob Seager and the " other guitar player ) is in the rock hall with this band , another band ( the James Gang ) and for his solo career and one of the best guitar players ever...Joe Walsh...who Stevie Nicks ( F ). Of Fleetwood Mac , Fame called the love of her life even though they had split many years ago but remained friends...the double neck guitar player Dan Felden is/ was vastly underrated , the bassist ( Timothy Schmidt ) also did some lead vocals...incredible talent in one band
The Eagles are one of several bands that honor my top play lists.They had more hits than misses and their music is still as popular as back in the day."Take It Easy is one of those other songs on my list that they sing.BTW,almost all of the band are lead singers depending on the song.Also,Levon Helms of The Band is a drummer/lead singer.
They were the cleanest live band I've ever seen. The Hell Freezes Over tour was amazing. Great musicians!
The guitarist with the single neck guitar is the legendary Joe Walsh who was with the James Gang and also a solo career as well as with the Eagles
I can't believe there are still people in America who haven't heard this banger!!!
The Eagles are a supergroup. This is a massive rabbit hole to go down. You would easily have weeks worth of material with them.
Glen Frey (May he rest in peace) is playing an acoustic/electric guitar. There’s a pickup in the body of the guitar that picks up the tone the guitar is resonating at and amplifies it. I’m sure he’s got a sizable amp behind it, because you can hear the rhythm guitar (his) in this recording.
Don Felder is on the double neck Gibson and Joe Walsh is on his Fender. Both amazing guitarists and artists in their own right.
Fun fact: Joe Walsh is married to Ringo Starrs’ wife’s sister, so they’re brother-in-laws. That’s why you see him show up and participate in Ringo’s All Starr Band occasionally.
If you want to see some great finger picking style on electric guitar, check out Dire Straights “Sultans of Swing” live in London. It will ROCK YOUR WORLD!
It’s essentially about how people are obsessed over everything but what’s really important. Material possessions, party’s, drugs etc. then get lost in those obsessions and forget who they are. That’s simplified but yeah. The guitarist with the red bandanna is Joe Walsh who was in a successful band before The Eagles then went on to have a very successful solo career.
Possibly the greatest song in rock history. I never get sick of this song, no matter how many times I hear it. Musically it’s off the charts. Lyrically, it’s a masterpiece, and the story can mean a lot of things for different people. I think The Eagles intent that is was meant to be about the music corporation in the Los Angeles area. To add further the lifestyle of Hollywood, and its surroundings. The parties, the boozing and schmoozing, the women, the cars, the drugs, and all of that superficial lifestyle. The Eagles were there living it in the 70’s & 80’s. Also I get a feeling of Santa Monica, Venice Beach, Pacific Palisades, and Malibu. All the parties in the beach cities, and rich homes.
You nailed man..the lyrics fit the mood of the sound. So many amazing Eagles songs like this one out there!
There was a lot of speculation about the meaning of this song, but Don Henley (lead singer on drums) finally spoke out and said the song is basically a metaphor for how life in California in the world of celebrity, can jade you…you become a slave to the lifestyle.
Nothing is cooler than that performance
Don Henley. One of the best voices in rock!
Thank you sir for helping bridge a generational gap of music, I grew up on some of the music you react to, it is so refreshing to see a younger audience discover and enjoy the same music I grew up on!! So Thank You for doing what you do!
The song is a metaphor about the allures of California. Also the music industry to a degree. People go to California because of the pretty image in their minds. Beautiful beaches, beautiful women, free love in the atmosphere, and also the fame you can get if you make it. But when you get there, you realize there is a dark side that no one talks about. You only find out when you get there. Lots of metaphors in there about beautiful women, sex, drugs, addiction, etc. Even in the beginning, he talks about the warm smell of Colitas rising up in the air. Colita flowers were named after a Spanish photographer who often talked about femininity and sexuality. Great storytelling, great symbolism, and it does a really good job making you have imagery as you listen. The later half of the song is about the feeling of being trapped. After experiencing the dark side, they want to escape, but can’t for one reason or another. Addiction, contracts, etc. and even if you are able to leave, the record labels still owns your name and Music. So you may be gone, but they still have you. even if you die.
Bob Seger. Anything off his greatest hits; night moves, Hollywood nights, we’ve got tonight, Main street. Deep rabbit hole.
Really a great moment in music right there! All the planets in a freaking row!
Let's count the hours until Don Henley comes knocking to take down this video.
These are my generation the best music!
Never heard of the Eagles... Too funny!
I was at the “last” eagles concert at the Meadowlands 1979 in New Jersey. ‘When hell freezes over”. Guess what. Hell froze over and they returned. But they were the music of my youth before that.