I just stumbled across this group but, having recently parsed out the harmonies and performed this piece w a group, I really appreciate that the bass voice is faithful to Don Felder’s part(mostly) as it’s an ascending vocal line and departs from the rest of the voices. Most any cover I see, if they include a fifth voice to begin with, just follow the rest of voices in a descending direction.
Familial voices almost always blend the best. My brother and I have been singing together for more than 50 years and have had that same reaction. Furthermore, singing well in unison is very difficult. Listening is the key. Sammy and Tim are exceptional, to say the least. They are all really talented musicians.
Yup. Stunning. Awesome. Rock-you-back magnificent. After listening to everything they've posted, endlessly, I still wasn't expecting what happens beginning at 1:28 here. Who could expect *that?*
I'm an old man and these songs were part of my youth. I can't tell you how moved I am to see family playing and singing together. Sammie, some day you will understand just how special it is to make music with your dad.
I've been debating whether I hear some amount of pitch correction in these videos because the notes always sound so perfect to me. Is there anything in particular you're listening to say this isn't tuned? Just curious, because I haven't been able to make my mind up. In the end it doesn't really matter much - any amount of post-processing is fine by me if the result sounds like this.
@@ryanhurt2813 If you listen to enough of their work you'll find enough small errors to convince your self it's the real thing ,which is what they've always insisted.EQ,reverb etc yes.These are very talented singers The ladies all have had college level voice training , 2 were voice majors for 2 years.Tim was a professional musician his entire adult life .Ironically his 'dream vocal ensemble' didn't become a big deal(on UA-cam) until after he retired, so he's back turning out great music and thousands of people are actually listening this time.See foxesandfossils.com for bios and about us.
@@ryanhurt2813 Oh my friend, I suspect you are very young. Several years ago, people sang like this, and there was no pitch correction available. We used to have dub in a newly recorded vocal line, until it was perfect. And so, as an engineer, I am not totally against fixing an occasional slightly off note in a recording, just in the interest of saving all the great sounding notes already recorded. But understand that truly talented people usually get the parts perfect the first time, which becomes apparent when they perform live. Take away the tech and most of what's called talent today would quickly disappear into the dumpster of history. People like these are here to remind us of that. Have a great day and stay safe.
All these people are incredibly talented. The musicians are as good as any I have ever heard and I have heard a lot. The vocals are top tier, even better than some (So called) more recognized names. They have stellar harmonies, as good as any I have heard and better than most. If you think what they are doing is easy, get about 4 or 5 people together and see if you can generate a sound like these people put out, then you can appreciate just how good these folks really are. When you are getting over a million views on about every song you do, you have arrived to the upper echelon of entertainment. When you have talent like they do, you don't remain a secret very long, they should be opening for major artists in some of the big venues because I truly believe people would receive Foxes & Fossils in a big way.
@Greg Stahley I’ve been listening to them for 10 years; watching the girls grow up on their videos reminded me of my own daughter finishing High School, then going off to college and back. They’ve only gotten better over time.
@@1BobsYourUncle Thanks Alan. Yes, I was aware of that. Regardless, the Eagles made the song popular and set the standard for performing the song. These folks met that standard in my opinion.
Stand4 Right but you’re not giving credit to the original writer.. Steve Young first released on the his album Rock Salt and Nails... should change your handle stand4 right. BS
Take a listen to their version of the Go Gos Our Lips Are Sealed, and Maggie and Sammie sound like one voice there. Sammie has an incredible gift of blending with her singing partners. Haven't found an example with Chase yet, but I am sure there is one.
@@lynwessel2471 Excellent point - I was listening to that one in headphones while working when it was released and I assumed it was just Chase. Then I went back and watched later and was caught by surprise!
Somewhere, whether it's in Heaven, an Alternate Reality or Universe, the Next Life, or in a Galaxy Far Far Away.....Glenn Frey, Steve Young, and the Harmony Gods are Smiling. It's an outstanding cover, as are all things F&F.
One of my favorite songs. Harmony voicing is a subtle touch that creates an enormous effect on music. Very near the end, someone asked "Do you want to do it again?". The answer should be, "No. That was magnificent!
Guy doing the bass part of the harmony owned this song. Edit: Everyone did a fantastic job of course. It's just the bass part was what made the tune pop for me.
Darwin was great but I think he'd say he was a baritone. A true bass singer would get even lower. Meanwhile, I loved the Kala 'U Bass' playing the bass part. It looks like a uke, is made by a uke company but is the closest we've got to a stand up bass--thanks to it's big fat rubbery strings.
Needed a Monday pick me up. No version is better...makes the hair on the back of head stand at attention, while bring tears to my eyes...quite literally...
Rick B gots a "flash" for ya brother I have oh...bout 7 different versions of this tune done by various groups an.. my response is "Far Out" they all nailed it.. mostly done in western fashion got em all off I -tunes 1.29 a pop! yeah it does give give this ole fart "Chills" even at 71 yrs "young"✌️68-69 Central Highlands Vietnam Nam!!
@@teddanyluk4602 Thanks for this perspective! IMO, this version by Iain Matthews got nailed, as well. ua-cam.com/video/mt2IFaCwTKk/v-deo.html And yes, the Eagles' version's pretty good, too. :)
@@N1inSK: It is beyond belief, but it's true. I think they're using a click track while they record, which helps a lot with the timing, but still . . . they perform in a separate dimension from most musicians. And they let us listen!
I just stumbled across these amazing singers and musicians called foxes and foxes. I am truly Blown Away. I'm a songwriter and musician myself from I-24 band and if these ladies ever want to sing any of my songs they can do it much better than I can.
there is something very special here. These "artists" are actually focused on perfection, from their own talents, hard work and desire to make their individual contributions work to produce something wonderful... unlike everyone else who relies on Pro-tools to make them sound good. Well done F's & F's.
Father & daughter was matched ALMOST perfectly, to the point that it sounded like one voice a few times. :-) That miniature bass was pulling it great, considering how small it was!
This song deserves to be covered. Written and performed by Steve Young originally in about '72, shortly thereafter re-arranged with the famous harmony vocals by Ian (Iain) Matthews that version obviously was the inspiration for The Eagles who brought it into the popular culture. It's an awesome song and the layered acoustics with harmonies here do it total justice. Excellent!!!
Yes, Steve wrote this. As I understand it, it was a little earlier than '72 while he was in Stone Country, but my memory might be off. They performed the song live but never released it. Glad to see Steve getting the credit for this.
I have to give big props to Tim Purcell who has managed to put this amazing group of performers together so thank you Tim! Without you we would not have the gifts of all of your performers. Everyone is perfect in thier performance and you deserve credit for putting it all together for us to enjoy so THANK YOU!!!!!!
When Sammie and Tim are singing together there a couple times, I could not tell there were two voices. Blood harmony unison! Also, I took a screen shot of only 478 views. Any guesses when this will hit a million?
Pandemic views will probably shoot this up super fast. I say a month. And geez, there are so many songs where Sammie and Maggie sound like a single voice, then this one has Tim and Sammie doing the same! Darwin's bass and Brian's mandolin are fine additions to the F&F lineup we've come to love over the years. (especially happy that Darwin is on all of the recent releases)
@@MrFloydSaunders I shared it on FB as soon as I was done listening. Many musicians among my friends and each time I share a song, more listen and are impressed at F&F. Let's hope this one brings that million super fast!
@@markmiwurdz202 Thanks for the heads up! Another beautiful version. What I am missing here is the bass voice, on the other hand it uses some steel, very nice! 👍
@@markmiwurdz202 Thanks for that! This version adds a little steel which suits it nicely. I'm no longer trying to figure out which is the best version lol 👍
Do you wanna do it again?? Are you kidding? Here's a tip Tim, you can't make perfect, better. This was an emotional experience. Tnx again for your music.
I love seeing Tim and Sammie singing the one measure. I sometimes have the opportunity of singing with my daughter and son but not as often as I would like and I know how special that can be, especially for a dad!!!!
I've been into and a part of my local music scene for over 30 years. As a musician and sound engineer, I listened to, and truly appreciated, the contributions of each member. As a person that's played in a number of "bands," I'm supremely shocked that such a talented group of people found each other in this world AND that they continue to enjoy making music together. As a music lover, I'm thankful that you guys are sharing your talents with the rest of us. I discovered my first F&F video last week entirely by accident. Since then, I have listened to every video, visited your website, and signed up for your mailing list. Keep doing what you do for as long as you can do it! What you have is special...and it looks like you're having a crap-ton of fun.
And can you believe they're not national and international stars? I can't. Boggles the mind that such a talented group is, for all intents and purposes, still "local."
I'm just finding this group today. They are wonderful! I wouldn't have ever found them without Covid quarantine. I would like to tip my hat to all of the quarantining peoples out there. Stay safe! I gotta go hunt up some more F&F 🎈
I have never posted a comment about a band on YT before, but this band is magnificent !!! Saw this video as I am a lifelong Eagles fan. Ditto everything everyone said about this band - the harmony is spectacular, reminds me of the original Eagles' harmony. The musicians are every bit as professional as all the pros. You are better than the original bands !!!Hope you will do more Eagles songs (if it is permitted) but you are so good on any song. You are better than 99% of the songs on YT. Wow what a gift to all of us.
H Yen, in just the past year I have appreciated the Eagles more than ever, and especially their 2007 album, LONG ROAD OUT OF EDEN. But it seems that every time someone covers an Eagles song, and posts it on UA-cam, the Eagles have it taken down. 😥
@tom That's why it's still up. I believe they hit a temporary roadblock the first time it was posted. The Eagles are notorious blockers. Thankfully they don't own this song.
I have watched this SO MANY TIMES!! There are two places, one about 2:17 and another at about 2:27 that, I really don’t know how to explain it, ‘MAGICAL ‘ !! The WHOLE song gives me goosebumps and is TOTALLY AWESOME , but these two places STAND OUT ! Can’t explain it!
What I like to do with a song like this is to start it then go to another window while it plays so the video is not a distraction. As Sammie and Tim sing their duo, you can hear one and then the other alternately throughout. It just doesn't get any better.
There's alot more to this song. Tim stated on the F&Fs website that this cover was so good that UA-cam pulled the song initially for copyright protection thinking it was the real thing. Tim contacted UA-cam and had to show them that it was really them singing. Beautiful harmonies! I'd happily pay for tickets to see F&Fs :-)
That bass vocal is absolutely fantastic! Just killer. Could not be better! (Not that all the other vocals aren't fantastic too--but that bass --oh man--that just sends it into orbit.)
WOW! I have always been in love with their harmony but when Sammie and Tim are singing monophonically (is that the right word?) I absolutely love the perfection.
@@swcomer They are all singing in unison but what I was referring to was the section where Tim and Sammie are singing the exact same notes simultaneously.
From a pro musician, what they are doing is sometimes called a double stack,when singing in the studio you stack the lead vocal, three ,sometimes 4 or 5 times to give it a very fat tone. The B 52' girls would double stack their parts all the time, and you are right,they sound brilliant. I always wanted to sing with Tim and the rest of this group Thanks for the great rendition! By the way James Taylor is one of the very few musicians who doesn't double stack his vocal, he just sings a single vocal line.
Just overflowing with talent is this band! The precision and harmonies and range of covers so impeccably sung is amazing. Such a range of voices and talents mean they can virtually tailor their song with one of their singers - whether its Billy Joel, The Supremes, Sir Elton John, Neil Young, whoever! I must confess, I'm in love with Chase...
Again, again and again I am close to tears with absolute joy from the music and beautiful harmonies produced by this wonderful big hearted group of people. My life is better because of Foxes & Fossils
I am astonished that there is even one dislike. This, in the recent era, is the very best of Foxes and Fossils. All the girls' solos on other songs are great, but this piece shows their ability to harmonize to the ultimate---sound from the angels of heaven. It also gives wonderful little glimpses of talented instrumentalists who contribute so much to this group. Finally, that little duet bit with father and daughter combined their voices into one great sound. The only songs that might be better are from a long ago era, "Suite Judy Blue Eyes" and "Helplessly Hoping." Phenomenal covers.
When Tim and Sammie sing the bridge (no pun intended), something special happens. The voices blend into a different voice. Not Tim's, not Sammie's. But it sounds like a single voice. Gave me goosebumps.
this may be my favorite youtube book mark on the internet thing.....these guys give me chills.....florida boy so yeah. when I get tired of youtube stuff, I listen to F and F. Thanks all.
When you think it can't get any better - SURPRISE. They've set the bar so high again. What all of the F&F's have is pure unbridled talent. I bet if they told how long that ''practiced', it would be like others they've by saying "a couple of times" - Right! Great job pursuing the UA-cam police - well done!
Glenn Frye once said,"Music takes us places language alone cannot". Here is proof.
Sammie's high harmony gives me the chills. And Darrwn singing bass. I don't know much about music but this is soul stirring stuff.
(Darwin)
You know plenty...
Sammie's is great, but they switch the chords around alot, and sometimes Chase is actually singing the highest part.
I just stumbled across this group but, having recently parsed out the harmonies and performed this piece w a group, I really appreciate that the bass voice is faithful to Don Felder’s part(mostly) as it’s an ascending vocal line and departs from the rest of the voices.
Most any cover I see, if they include a fifth voice to begin with, just follow the rest of voices in a descending direction.
The part where it is just Sammie and her dad - sounds like one voice - I've never heard anything like it - awesome!!
Familial voices almost always blend the best. My brother and I have been singing together for more than 50 years and have had that same reaction. Furthermore, singing well in unison is very difficult. Listening is the key. Sammy and Tim are exceptional, to say the least. They are all really talented musicians.
never really noticed it before... spot on !
You are right. that blew my mind.
Exactly what I was gunna say.....trippy
@@paulchapin4472 100 percent so true. The genetics weave. Example being the Cyrus sisters when they did duets together
Darwin's bass harmony adds a fine element, but the father-daughter trebles blend like a single voice. I'm going to play it again.
and again, and again, and again.
Spot on!!
The father-daughter treble is amazing. It sounds to me like they are singing the same note in the same octave. It’s great whatever it is.
That's exactly what I was thinking. They sounded like one person singing.
Like interlocking strands of double helical DNA.
Five part harmonies are incredible.
And rare
That was superb. And I've seen the Eagles do it live.
Tim and Sammie singing together is not harmony. That is blood unison and you won't hear it often. Amazing.
Yep, that bit is special, never heard anything like that.
Yup. Stunning. Awesome. Rock-you-back magnificent. After listening to everything they've posted, endlessly, I still wasn't expecting what happens beginning at 1:28 here. Who could expect *that?*
In and around Nashville, this is called "Blood Harmony"
@@LandPhyll Doesn't blood harmony refer to family members harmonizing? Only 2 related here.
@@lynwessel2471 i think they are referring to the comment from mike?
Rarely do I find something better than the original .. but you guys did it. Simply put? AMAZING...
Wow! Amazing vocals!
Perfect harmonies. Haven't heard this song done better since the Eagles.
See also the amazing cover on Home Free channel.
Steve Young actually wrote this song.
Ricochet version is better.
I'm an old man and these songs were part of my youth. I can't tell you how moved I am to see family playing and singing together. Sammie, some day you will understand just how special it is to make music with your dad.
Amen to that! Especially about making music with her dad.
goosebumps, lovely. I practice harmonies with this song by you folks. LoL, I try to sing tonic, threes, fives etc.. you guys are so perfect.
Sammie has as usual given me a huge appreciation for harmony singers. They all did fantastic of course but Sammie has a special touch.
Sammie and Tim make perfect family harmony on this Eagles classic .
Oh that harmony blend is like warm butter on a maple syrup waffle. Sweet!
Greg Hanson Excellent description-as long as someone hasn’t ruined that syrup by sticking it in a microwave. 🥴
Mmm! Waffles.
What a description Greg... spot-on.
You guys make me SO happy!!!
That folks, is what actual talent sounds like. And not an autotune in sight.
I've been debating whether I hear some amount of pitch correction in these videos because the notes always sound so perfect to me. Is there anything in particular you're listening to say this isn't tuned? Just curious, because I haven't been able to make my mind up. In the end it doesn't really matter much - any amount of post-processing is fine by me if the result sounds like this.
@@ryanhurt2813 If you listen to enough of their work you'll find enough small errors to convince your self it's the real thing ,which is what they've always insisted.EQ,reverb etc yes.These are very talented singers The ladies all have had college level voice training , 2 were voice majors for 2 years.Tim was a professional musician his entire adult life .Ironically his 'dream vocal ensemble' didn't become a big deal(on UA-cam) until after he retired, so he's back turning out great music and thousands of people are actually listening this time.See foxesandfossils.com for bios and about us.
@@ryanhurt2813 Oh my friend, I suspect you are very young.
Several years ago, people sang like this, and there was no pitch correction available. We used to have dub in a newly recorded vocal line, until it was perfect. And so, as an engineer, I am not totally against fixing an occasional slightly off note in a recording, just in the interest of saving all the great sounding notes already recorded.
But understand that truly talented people usually get the parts perfect the first time, which becomes apparent when they perform live.
Take away the tech and most of what's called talent today would quickly disappear into the dumpster of history.
People like these are here to remind us of that. Have a great day and stay safe.
@@jstnxprsn This!!!
@@rsbyrge Thanks, Ron. I love that reaction, and often have it to things others write.
All these people are incredibly talented. The musicians are as good as any I have ever heard and I have heard a lot. The vocals are top tier, even better than some (So called) more recognized names. They have stellar harmonies, as good as any I have heard and better than most. If you think what they are doing is easy, get about 4 or 5 people together and see if you can generate a sound like these people put out, then you can appreciate just how good these folks really are. When you are getting over a million views on about every song you do, you have arrived to the upper echelon of entertainment. When you have talent like they do, you don't remain a secret very long, they should be opening for major artists in some of the big venues because I truly believe people would receive Foxes & Fossils in a big way.
(1/3 of 1% of UA-cam videos ever reach 1M views, they have 28 and counting)
Perfectly said
@Greg Stahley I’ve been listening to them for 10 years; watching the girls grow up on their videos reminded me of my own daughter finishing High School, then going off to college and back. They’ve only gotten better over time.
it amazes me how folks this talented are not famous like the Eagles. they did the song better imho.
Tim and Sammie sound like one person with two voices. Incredible! Also love the Uke-bass.
I only saw a bass his once in a shop. I picked it up and played it a bit. The way it vibrated in my hands, it felt alive.
Love the sound of that low base voice.........
Exactly! And that's what's missing in the Eagles' version. Check out the 'Home Free' version, it also has this very low voice.
@@ricklee5431 Mr Felder didn't make that bass part rattle
@@ferdinandimposter691 I am sure there is some criticism imbedded in your elaborate comment.
This is the result of combining true talent with professionalism: perfection!
106 people don't know what real music is! That was pitch perfect. So beautifully done . You guys rock!
P I T C H P E R F E C T
There are always a number of brain dead tone deaf folks in the comment section.
Face it, this is UA-cam.
@@markklein437 Yes! I don't know what they want! If Christ walked on water, they'd say 'He didn't walk far enough.' Geez, some people.....
As a lifelong Eagles fan, I can say without hesitation that your rendition here is PERFECT. Well done Foxes and Fossils!
agree very much... this rendition is absolutely PERFECT!
.... Yeah... What he said...... Perfect
The Eagles covered this song, they didn’t write it. Just an FYI.
@@1BobsYourUncle Thanks Alan. Yes, I was aware of that. Regardless, the Eagles made the song popular and set the standard for performing the song. These folks met that standard in my opinion.
Stand4 Right but you’re not giving credit to the original writer.. Steve Young first released on the his album Rock Salt and Nails... should change your handle stand4 right. BS
...the vocal duet is like a DNA test without a swab...they have to be related!! Sweet!
exactly, couldnt have said it better
Take a listen to their version of the Go Gos Our Lips Are Sealed, and Maggie and Sammie sound like one voice there. Sammie has an incredible gift of blending with her singing partners. Haven't found an example with Chase yet, but I am sure there is one.
@@suzannadannaTARDIS Chase and Maggie at the beginning of "Dedicated."
@@lynwessel2471 Excellent point - I was listening to that one in headphones while working when it was released and I assumed it was just Chase. Then I went back and watched later and was caught by surprise!
@@suzannadannaTARDIS yup. They sound better than the Go Gos
Somewhere, whether it's in Heaven, an Alternate Reality or Universe, the Next Life, or in a Galaxy Far Far Away.....Glenn Frey, Steve Young, and the Harmony Gods are Smiling. It's an outstanding cover, as are all things F&F.
One of my favorite songs. Harmony voicing is a subtle touch that creates an enormous effect on music. Very near the end, someone asked "Do you want to do it again?". The answer should be, "No. That was magnificent!
Guy doing the bass part of the harmony owned this song.
Edit: Everyone did a fantastic job of course. It's just the bass part was what made the tune pop for me.
Community effort.
They *all* own it, but the "guy doing the bass part" is the remarkable Darwin Conort. Check 'em all out: foxesandfossils.com
Yup. Brought it.
Darwin does it all. His lead vocal on "runaway" was stellar too. Sammi and Tim my God how tight can harmony get whoa.each one of them fantastic.
Darwin was great but I think he'd say he was a baritone. A true bass singer would get even lower. Meanwhile, I loved the Kala 'U Bass' playing the bass part. It looks like a uke, is made by a uke company but is the closest we've got to a stand up bass--thanks to it's big fat rubbery strings.
Wow 1 OMG, that harmony is just amazing !
5 part harmony just like the Eagles, brought tears to my eyes!!!
Needed a Monday pick me up. No version is better...makes the hair on the back of head stand at attention, while bring tears to my eyes...quite literally...
seems lot of folks like this.
Very nice to see/hear all of these great songs being kept alive..while it's skill allowed
The best version of this song you’ll ever hear.
Another very good one is by "Home Free". Video here on YT
Steve Young wrote this song.
Listen to the Ricochet version - so close to Eagles.
With that harmony and phrasing, they could be 5 siblings. Fabulous.
An outstanding cover group from GA that does R&R, Country, Folk etc.
The Eagles are my all time favorite band, I never thought I would hear a better rendition of this song, but I just heard one. Damn, that was good!
They were my favorite, too....until F&F.
Yeah, I had always hoped the Eagles would do a studio version!
I’m not sure it’s better than the Eagles, but since the Eagles are my favorite band, I’m a little biased! Easily as good though! Loved it!
Rick B gots a "flash" for ya brother I have oh...bout 7 different versions of this tune done by various groups
an.. my response is "Far Out" they all nailed it.. mostly done in western fashion got em all off I -tunes 1.29 a pop!
yeah it does give give this ole fart "Chills" even at 71 yrs "young"✌️68-69 Central Highlands Vietnam Nam!!
@@teddanyluk4602 Thanks for this perspective! IMO, this version by Iain Matthews got nailed, as well. ua-cam.com/video/mt2IFaCwTKk/v-deo.html And yes, the Eagles' version's pretty good, too. :)
The harmonies from Tim and Sammy are so perfect it’s like one voice.
It is. It actually isn't harmony -- they're singing the same pitches in unison.
are so perfect
Exactly!! It's kind of frightening . . . . . in a good way. - Rutherford, age 68, Prague CZ
@@dougsalzmann2752 Not just in unison; their timing is beyond belief. Wish my band could've sounded that good 25 years ago.
@@N1inSK: It is beyond belief, but it's true. I think they're using a click track while they record, which helps a lot with the timing, but still . . . they perform in a separate dimension from most musicians. And they let us listen!
I just stumbled across these amazing singers and musicians called foxes and foxes. I am truly Blown Away. I'm a songwriter and musician myself from I-24 band and if these ladies ever want to sing any of my songs they can do it much better than I can.
Foxes and Fossils… 😉
Blonde to the right also has a solo channel: Chase Sings.
If you haven't already run across it, note the reference to I-24 in their rendition of Carrie Underwood's "The Night Before".
there is something very special here. These "artists" are actually focused on perfection, from their own talents, hard work and desire to make their individual contributions work to produce something wonderful... unlike everyone else who relies on Pro-tools to make them sound good. Well done F's & F's.
Indeed!!
Darwin your bass singing is just beautiful
He is very talented.
There are a lot of covers of this song but none better ,maybe the greatest cover band ever!
You are absolutely right! Du hast vollkommen recht!
Ricochet version is best.
Pure gold, just fabulous!! Bravo!!!
Record Producer: Are they any good?
The Whole World: Yes!!!
@@ronaldrid5771 eh, different!!
Alex NutCasio why in the hell don't these "beautiful" people don't have a recording contract??????
Best version I have heard since the Eagles .
Darwin holding the bottom part of the acapella stacks is amazing. Great mixing as usual.
The reason Foxes and Fossils do this song so great---pure talent.
Father & daughter was matched ALMOST perfectly, to the point that it sounded like one voice a few times. :-)
That miniature bass was pulling it great, considering how small it was!
This song deserves to be covered. Written and performed by Steve Young originally in about '72, shortly thereafter re-arranged with the famous harmony vocals by Ian (Iain) Matthews that version obviously was the inspiration for The Eagles who brought it into the popular culture. It's an awesome song and the layered acoustics with harmonies here do it total justice. Excellent!!!
Yes, Steve wrote this. As I understand it, it was a little earlier than '72 while he was in Stone Country, but my memory might be off. They performed the song live but never released it. Glad to see Steve getting the credit for this.
Thank you Mr Steve Young for writing such a great song, ( that the Eagles did a version of), this is also a great version,,,RIP Steve Young, 🧡
I have to give big props to Tim Purcell who has managed to put this amazing group of performers together so thank you Tim! Without you we would not have the gifts of all of your performers. Everyone is perfect in thier performance and you deserve credit for putting it all together for us to enjoy so THANK YOU!!!!!!
I never thought it was possible but they actually outperformed the Eagles!
It’s rare that a cover is a 10/10, but it’s so satisfying when you come across it!
yup!
Steve Young actually wrote this, not the Eagles.
When Sammie and Tim are singing together there a couple times, I could not tell there were two voices. Blood harmony unison! Also, I took a screen shot of only 478 views. Any guesses when this will hit a million?
Next week?
Pandemic views will probably shoot this up super fast. I say a month.
And geez, there are so many songs where Sammie and Maggie sound like a single voice, then this one has Tim and Sammie doing the same!
Darwin's bass and Brian's mandolin are fine additions to the F&F lineup we've come to love over the years. (especially happy that Darwin is on all of the recent releases)
Stuart Strickland in about two weeks.
@@MrFloydSaunders I shared it on FB as soon as I was done listening. Many musicians among my friends and each time I share a song, more listen and are impressed at F&F. Let's hope this one brings that million super fast!
I was 785
Oh my god. There are 3 renditions of this song that are perfect, the Eagles, Home Free, and now Foxes and Fossils. Magnificent!!
Add to that Ian Matthews which came before The Eagles version.
@Rick Lee. Have you heard the cover of this song by Ricochet? It was the b-side on one of their singles in the 1990's.
@@markmiwurdz202 Thanks for the heads up! Another beautiful version. What I am missing here is the bass voice, on the other hand it uses some steel, very nice! 👍
@@markmiwurdz202 Thanks for that! This version adds a little steel which suits it nicely. I'm no longer trying to figure out which is the best version lol 👍
My goodness. That's some incredible harmony! Talented folks.
Do you wanna do it again?? Are you kidding? Here's a tip Tim, you can't make perfect, better. This was an emotional experience. Tnx again for your music.
I'm glad you got it cleared through the tube police, well worth the wait.
Hells bells! Rocks like the original. You folks have your harmonies nailed!
I think I'm a little closer to heaven when I hear Foxes and Fossils - beauty in these times of confusion ....
So happy that you finally got UA-cam to recognize that this isn't owned by Eagles!
Now if only the Eagles recognised it wasn't owned by the Eagles...
You are such great people.....Peace
Love that deep bass vocal.....!!!
Things do really evolve well with Darwin.
Very good, Amy!
Sammy's harmony with Dad blends perfectly sounds rich and full The group's vocals sound superb
One of my favorite songs..beautiful!
That tone at the beginning of Darwin is Frickin Awesome!
I love seeing Tim and Sammie singing the one measure. I sometimes have the opportunity of singing with my daughter and son but not as often as I would like and I know how special that can be, especially for a dad!!!!
In a word - Goosebumps! :)
I've been into and a part of my local music scene for over 30 years. As a musician and sound engineer, I listened to, and truly appreciated, the contributions of each member. As a person that's played in a number of "bands," I'm supremely shocked that such a talented group of people found each other in this world AND that they continue to enjoy making music together. As a music lover, I'm thankful that you guys are sharing your talents with the rest of us.
I discovered my first F&F video last week entirely by accident. Since then, I have listened to every video, visited your website, and signed up for your mailing list. Keep doing what you do for as long as you can do it! What you have is special...and it looks like you're having a crap-ton of fun.
Justin Mitchell Could not agree more. How they came together is such an interesting story; almost God driven!
As a long time comment reader, I agree.
I am not musically talented. But I think I recognize superior music when I hear it. Thanks for the affirmation.
And can you believe they're not national and international stars? I can't. Boggles the mind that such a talented group is, for all intents and purposes, still "local."
could not agree more. first heard of this group tonight. i stopped reading all the cruddy news, put on my headphones and turned it up. what a treat!!!
Love the mandolin in this. Excellent harmonies too
The one great thing about COVID is that I found Foxes and Fossils. You guys are totally amazing.
I'm just finding this group today. They are wonderful! I wouldn't have ever found them without Covid quarantine. I would like to tip my hat to all of the quarantining peoples out there. Stay safe! I gotta go hunt up some more F&F 🎈
@@halcyonnights1 No need to hunt. Click on their round picture above for the complete list of about 70 songs.
Dito on the Covid & finding this totally awesome group. Be safe yall.
Seriously Tim, is there ANY song that you guys can't nail? This is spot on, great job.
@The cisco kid wasnt a friend of mine But if he HAD agreed to do it, I bet they would've nailed that too. Just sayin...
@The cisco kid wasnt a friend of mine Glad he refused. What a STUPID song.
Good lord, that was outstanding, guys
great blend, Im a singer/songwriter, I really appreciate tight harmony. cheers
That harmony is a piece of heaven on earth.
It"s been 10 years since Sweet Judy Blue Eyes... Chase is back, please do it again with this incredible harmony............Jim
I'd think it would be on list for their concert.The one that it all began with.
Love those points in the chorus where the deep voice comes in and later when Maggie is singing from her toes to make her voice heard. Beautiful!
Yep, Tim does a great job of pulling Darwins voice up just a bit on those stacks to make it sound great . No small feat on one mike.
Maggie just opens her mouth and magic happens. It’s truly amazing!
I have never posted a comment about a band on YT before, but this band is magnificent !!! Saw this video as I am a lifelong Eagles fan. Ditto everything everyone said about this band - the harmony is spectacular, reminds me of the original Eagles' harmony. The musicians are every bit as professional as all the pros. You are better than the original bands !!!Hope you will do more Eagles songs (if it is permitted) but you are so good on any song. You are better than 99% of the songs on YT. Wow what a gift to all of us.
They get better with every production. As you say, so much better than many pro bands.
H Yen, in just the past year I have appreciated the Eagles more than ever, and especially their 2007 album, LONG ROAD OUT OF EDEN. But it seems that every time someone covers an Eagles song, and posts it on UA-cam, the Eagles have it taken down. 😥
@@michaeltriba1307 This isn't an original Eagles song , It was just covered by the Eagles.
@tom That's why it's still up. I believe they hit a temporary roadblock the first time it was posted. The Eagles are notorious blockers. Thankfully they don't own this song.
Well said and I truly agree.
I have watched this SO MANY TIMES!! There are two places, one about 2:17 and another at about 2:27 that, I really don’t know how to explain it, ‘MAGICAL ‘ !! The WHOLE song gives me goosebumps and is TOTALLY AWESOME , but these two places STAND OUT ! Can’t explain it!
I can't stop listening to F! I am addicted! Never understood Fandom until FF.
Sammie and Tim just nail that unison part. Perfect attacks and endings. Wow.
Unison that tight is hard to do. Not many people would appreciate that it's even harder than singing tight harmony.
Unbelievable! They sounded like 1. All of you, FANTASTIC!
What I like to do with a song like this is to start it then go to another window while it plays so the video is not a distraction. As Sammie and Tim sing their duo, you can hear one and then the other alternately throughout. It just doesn't get any better.
One if the best vocal (and musical) bands around! No brag...just fact!!
A vocalist dreams about harmony like yours. So very good.
There's alot more to this song. Tim stated on the F&Fs website that this cover was so good that UA-cam pulled the song initially for copyright protection thinking it was the real thing. Tim contacted UA-cam and had to show them that it was really them singing.
Beautiful harmonies! I'd happily pay for tickets to see F&Fs :-)
@Michael M. I would pay 100$$$
WHAT?!? HA! The Eagles never looked that young, or sounded that good.
@Michael M. lol!!
Michael M. Could mean big prick?
Never disappointed in your selections of music. Majestic harmonies.
Listened to this video again here in 2024 still amazes me as to how good you all sound harmony is great id bet tge Eagles band would be Pleased ! 👍👍
These voices are both singular and harmonic at the same time. I can't get enough of this band.
I will never get tired of listening to them sing this version! Never!
Can't stop listening!
My oh my, what exquisite harmonies!!! Love F & F !
That bass vocal is absolutely fantastic! Just killer. Could not be better! (Not that all the other vocals aren't fantastic too--but that bass --oh man--that just sends it into orbit.)
WOW! I have always been in love with their harmony but when Sammie and Tim are singing monophonically (is that the right word?) I absolutely love the perfection.
In unison, as opposed to singing in harmony (since you asked).
@@swcomer They are all singing in unison but what I was referring to was the section where Tim and Sammie are singing the exact same notes simultaneously.
From a pro musician, what they are doing is sometimes called a double stack,when singing in the studio you stack the lead vocal, three ,sometimes 4 or 5 times to give it a very fat tone. The B 52' girls would double stack their parts all the time, and you are right,they sound brilliant. I always wanted to sing with Tim and the rest of this group
Thanks for the great rendition!
By the way James Taylor is one of the very few musicians who doesn't double stack his vocal, he just sings a single vocal line.
@@ericlindsey7751 Thanks! I'm obviously not a pro.
Singing in 'Unison' is singing that exact same notes simultaneously , that's the correct musical terminology
Still loving how you all do this song! Thank you....
Just overflowing with talent is this band! The precision and harmonies and range of covers so impeccably sung is amazing. Such a range of voices and talents mean they can virtually tailor their song with one of their singers - whether its Billy Joel, The Supremes, Sir Elton John, Neil Young, whoever! I must confess, I'm in love with Chase...
Tim says they key is everyone can sing in their comfort zone,no need for falsetto.
WOW. The harmonies bind together to make the short hairs stand straight on the back of your neck ❤
Again, again and again I am close to tears with absolute joy from the music and beautiful harmonies produced by this wonderful big hearted group of people. My life is better because of Foxes & Fossils
I am astonished that there is even one dislike. This, in the recent era, is the very best of Foxes and Fossils. All the girls' solos on other songs are great, but this piece shows their ability to harmonize to the ultimate---sound from the angels of heaven. It also gives wonderful little glimpses of talented instrumentalists who contribute so much to this group. Finally, that little duet bit with father and daughter combined their voices into one great sound. The only songs that might be better are from a long ago era, "Suite Judy Blue Eyes" and "Helplessly Hoping." Phenomenal covers.
This is the only cover of this song that I actually like... I just discovered you and I'm hooked... Looking forward to hearing more of your stuff.
Call the medics... I cant pull myself away when this band is on. I try, but they just get better and better with every song I hear... and now THIS!
When Tim and Sammie sing the bridge (no pun intended), something special happens. The voices blend into a different voice. Not Tim's, not Sammie's. But it sounds like a single voice. Gave me goosebumps.
...the fifth note. Outstanding!
Hi Larry! I felt exactly the same feelings.greetings from France...
Exactly!
What you said, same I felt!
It’s crazy...they sound so alike!
Its Amazing how much the instrumental breaks bring to this
this may be my favorite youtube book mark on the internet thing.....these guys give me chills.....florida boy so yeah. when I get tired of youtube stuff, I listen to F and F. Thanks all.
A couple other channels you might enjoy: "Chase" and "The Petersons".
You would definitely like Josh Turner who plays with Carson whose last name I cant remember right now as "the Other Favorites". More great covers!!!
My condolences, invisible friend. No one's judging you here, so listen away, enjoy the music, and cherish the memories of your wife.
@@N1inSK thanks Neil. Life is hard but with a few good times in between.
When you think it can't get any better - SURPRISE. They've set the bar so high again. What all of the F&F's have is pure unbridled talent. I bet if they told how long that ''practiced', it would be like others they've by saying "a couple of times" - Right! Great job pursuing the UA-cam police - well done!
As Johnny would say, 'show up and sing'.
Sure glad I stumbled across these folks. Can't get that darn bell to ring. though.
Another year later. I keep coming back and am totally blown away. Incredible
These five voices are awesome!!!
70 excellent cover songs on the list here (click on their round picture above).
@@lynwessel2471 You are right, I especially like the songs with harmonic voices 🤗