@@ericajohnson7535 There are keys in this song but they are the the same beat and notes as the guitar. I've played it for decades with and without keys. They have other songs that the keys are prominent. It could be either Roy Bittan or Craig Frost or a studio musician.
@@zombywoof1015 Most songs aren't. It's coming up with what works that is the real heavy lifting. Can play most any cover out there, can't write anything. I sing while drumming some, harder. Coming up with stuff that likes to be heard? That's what's amazing too me..
MARK, DON, AND MEL...HELL YEA...finally saw the power trio in 2012 at The Fairplex in Pomona, I was exhausted by night's end, thanks for all the amazing music through my youth...
REMEMBER ME!! I AM STILL YOUR BIGGEST FAN WHATS NOT TO LOVE ITS ALL GOOD HERE I MET YOU ALL IN ALBANY OREGON WENT BACKSTAGE YOU GUYS ROCK YOU BUNCH OF RICHIOUS HUMAN BEINGS!! BLESS YOUR BEAUTIFUL HEARTS!
Soy mexicano me llaman Poly , de un pueblecito llamado Tixtla en el estado de Guerrero. En 1980 forme parte de una banda de Rock , formada por tres hermanos y tuve el honor de tocar una gran melodía del Grand Funk , de nombre Heartbreaker. Rolon .......un privilegio saludarlos desde México.Felicitaciones.
So true man! I live in Sydney Austalia and back then they had a cult following here but some had never heard of them , my response was friggin what planet were you sold too!! lol...
They had their own airplane! I saw it at Boeing field in Seattle - It was either a DC-6 or DC 7 - I don't remember for sure. That was a very long time ago!
For those of you that just listened to this, I'd like to congratulate you. You've just listened to the greatest rock and roll band ever. It'll be extremely difficult for any band to top these God gifted guys. After playing the drums for nearly 50 years in two different bands and playing in night clubs around Ocean City MD as well as Washington DC ard opening up for a few well known rock bands in the late 70s throughout the early 90s I met lots of drummers. Out of all those great drummers only a small handful could play and sing at the same time. It can be difficult for most drummers but it's definitely not the case here. Love you guys. Rock on.
You're so right Had Blown away Led Zeppelin 69 Olympia Manager Grant Unplug them Cause they were that good The fans went crazy Almost had a riot No more warm up band after that
They are the best you can understand them and they got a beat that won't quit being love them since freedom Hall 73 Louisville Kentucky I'm 68 now still love you just too strong
Saw GFR in Madison Square Garden in NYC in 1971. When Mark Farner jumped off the piano my whole world turned upside down. First date with a new girl and 48 years later we are still rockin! Great memories
I saw Grand Funk Railroad live in concert at Wild Adventures in Lowndes County, Georgia in August 2022. They were high energy through and through, but it was just Don Brewer and Mel Schacter plus three other musicians. Mark Farner wasn’t in the lineup, though. Mel, Don, and Mark need to mend fences, break bread, bury the hatchet, and stage a reunion tour. It would be one for the ages.
-I remember I was in my early teens when I heard this band the first time and I have never stopped listening it, I am now 57 and I think this is one of the best rock bands of all times. LOOOVE ROOOCK!!!
That's where your wrong! Max Carl is just amazing! Just saw Grand Funk in French Lick Indiana. Going to Gary,Indiana Dec 2 can't wait! They were all amazing!
Got to meet Mark, and know him personally after inviting me, my wife, cousin, and her boyfriend onto his bus after doing a gig at The Barrel on Paradise in Vegas in1989 when we were living there. Needless to say he put on a great show, and is the most down to earth guy you'd ever want to meet and know. Keep rockin' Mark, and May God Bless you and your family my Christian brother!
I was in Cuba when I first heard that song and I was like this is truly an American song pure and legitime frank funk railroad thanks for your music you should be in the rock and roll hall of Fame forevet
When Grand Funk came out with this song back in the day, they showed all the critics they still had it. I'm 59 and remember it all well. Timeless song right here and only two short paragraphs of lyrics.
+displayfireworks1 i just turned 50, today i told my mother that i am going to see GFR on dec 12th at a casino in west virginia and let's just say she was a little jealous ..... i told my kids (all in their 20's) and they're jealous ..... this band is timeless and i'm one stoked human, can't wait !!
This video reminds me why I started listening to Grand Funk Railroad in 1970 when I graduated from high school. Grand Funk Railroad indeed lives on in the band NRG. Hail to Mark Farner. This guy can still sing better than most rock singers even today in his 60's. What a killer voice.
Saw them back in the day, at the Philadelphia Spectrum arena, when they were touring behind their We're An American Band album . . . one of the best concerts I've ever been to !!! 🎸👍😎🔥
growing up in apartheid south africa..I sought refuge in music,specifically kick ass rock music..gave u.s band was and still us grand funk and fave brit band.. .deep purple
Mark Farner (frontman) one of the greatest rockers of all-time & a true Saint for taking those two azz-hats back after what they did back in the day ! Mark Farner gives 200% every time its great watching him up there with a smile on his face
I saw them twice. First concert I ever saw in '73 and again on this tour. They were known for being CRAZY LOUD back in the day.......and they WERE!! As classic as it gets!!
I was at that Omaha, Nebraska show back in 1974 ..outstanding every one's ears rang for days after and for the record they play on a Tuesday night.. But I guess Saturday Nite a bit cooler.. I guess.....
Saw grand funk for the first time at the Fillmore in NYC. They just released their first album they were for real and not fucking around. Blew me away. So Good , I decided to go to Shea stadium . Last big group there was the Beatles. God Dam they were hot........
Michael Daddario - I grew up in NYC in the 70's/80's but was too young to go to concerts until '77 when I turned 15. You're very lucky you saw them in their prime!
No one even close. They are IMHO the greatest power trio if not just the greatest band ever & i have their complete catalog, plus many many many bootleg live albums which are so good
I'm not much on comments but today I was trying to find a classic rock station on my wife's fancy ass New Ford AWD Edge Titanium. Anyway I found this station that's suppose to be pure classic rock. So I definitely tuned in. Only to hear Michael Jackson singing Ben. I was thinking once in awhile they'd play something like this. Anyway the very next song was Smokey Robinson. Afterwards the D.J.had a guest. A black rapper from the 80s. The D.J. then announced that they were playing all black music during Black History Month. I have no issues with Smokey Robinson or Michael Jackson or Black History Month even if it does contribute to division of race. But I wanted to listen to classic rock so I turned on Utube and listened to Grand Funks Greatest Hits. After turning the volume up. Some Kind Of Wonderful.
Saw them around this time in Charlotte on their Bosnia tour about the last time Mark, Don and Mel played together. When I play this at home my neighbors listen to it as well!
Saw this tour in Las Vegas at the Texas casino outdoor area. We all knew it was going to be good. We were floored by how great Mark and the boys were. I still remember that Parker Mark was playing.
In the 70's, I listened to GFR all the time. I remember hearing Mark Farner's hair was so long, it got tangled in the guitar strings of his Fender or Les Paul or whatever he was playing at the time.
What a F'ing joke the Rock Hall of Fame is .. It's a freaking CRIME that this Trio isn't in .. One of the greatest 3 Pc . ROCK BANDS EVER !!
A crime? Lol . WTF is WRONG with you? Please STOP SMOKING CRACK and get the MENTAL COUNSELING you so OBVIOUSLY NEED
They didn't party with Diddy 😮...GFR ❤.
It’s a crime these guys don’t get back together! Time is running out and Father Time always wins.
I am Blessed From The Heavens That I Was Young In My Teens In The 70s & 80s Listening To All Of This Fantastic Music Back Then.😊
Me too! ❤❤❤
ME TOO😮😊☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆❤❤❤❤❤!!!!!!!
Me3!!!
one more time 2024
Get Mark Farner back before it's too late for all of you/and us !!!###
I was 15 in 1975 and this song was huge, it doesn't get enough credit, for me it's one of the all-time best rock songs.
Ahh 1975 and my first year of high school
I was 18! Grand Funk Railroad, one of the very best bands ever!
I was 17. Had this 8 track. One of two I owned.
This came out in 73@@paulrbruce
THE Seneca CASINO is NOW!
Singing AND playing the drums and didn't miss a beat
i saw them in 1973 in New Orleans, La. i was 19. i'm 70 now and still love Grand Funk.
L età. Ci sta ma sono sempre grandi i gran funk railroad
@@richarddees54 Yeah, Man... I'm 70 myself...
Great music!
This lineup can never replicated! It's Mark, Don & Mel and that's final!!
Hopefully, they’ll grow up and forget their differences and do a reunion tour before they are sitting in rocking chairs!!!
Damn right the flint trio
I agree
When the band is a trio u can not do with out any of them
They were the very essence of what true rock bands were all about. In my opinion the greatest rock band ever.
No better live rock band has graced a stage. No frills, just straight-up in your face, great, organic rock music.
Saw them 4 times in concert
I agree plus Bachman Turner Overdrive
And the Guess Who. GFR = USA !!
ZZTop is on the “top”‘list of American bands, also and I’ve seen both live a few times. But, yes, GFR is electrifying, especially live. 👍🏼👍🏼
Word!
Im 65 , this takes me back to junior high school days, wow always loved this song!!😊
One of the best rock songs of all time !!
agreed full
The greatest song ever
Yes it is
Right on brother. No debating that statement. None!!
Can't go all the way with you on that but best intro ever is a solid contender. Course, I'm a drummer, we're almost as dumb bass players.
Dude's voice still killing it 30 years later. So solid ✊
Yep!
So true.
See kids this is real music.
Absolutely
Amazing power trio, such a big sound. Love these guys!
i see keys on the side of the stage :)
@@ericajohnson7535 There are keys in this song but they are the the same beat and notes as the guitar. I've played it for decades with and without keys. They have other songs that the keys are prominent. It could be either Roy Bittan or Craig Frost or a studio musician.
At that time i'm 18 looki'n at this three rocki'n now i'm 72 still rocki'n my head !
70's were the best,long live classic rock!
A song that still sends shivers down the spine...!!!
Me too
Mark Farner and Don Brewer's voices melded and were naturally harmonious, it's a shame they can't reunite and put some of that old funk back together.
@Why We Love It with Lloyd Moss & Eric Hemion That is the original bass player
@@whyweloveitwithlloydmosser1314 Mark "finding Jesus" has nothing to do with them not reuniting
@@nicke.3782 Lol... "if he'd only found Allah"
@@whyweloveitwithlloydmosser1314 It wasn't Jesus. His son died and it hit him hard.
Wow! They rocked it baby!! The drummer is so freaking talented. Not easy song to play never mind sing. Great job GFR
100% Maybe only a drummer that sings will ever know how freaking amazing this is. innovative, enjoyable and top notch percussion.
Erm.... This song ain't really that tough to play. Lol.
@@zombywoof1015 Most songs aren't. It's coming up with what works that is the real heavy lifting. Can play most any cover out there, can't write anything. I sing while drumming some, harder. Coming up with stuff that likes to be heard? That's what's amazing too me..
@@zombywoof1015 How long you been playing friend?
This song is very easy to play. Especially on drums
Long time no hear this classic
Legendary track...Incredible live performance...One of the greatest American rock tracks ever composed.
Damn , they killed it!!
Lol
I saw them in DC, when the giant flag lit up and the song started playing, we went nuts!!🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉❤❤❤❤
MARK, DON, AND MEL...HELL YEA...finally saw the power trio in 2012 at The Fairplex in Pomona, I was exhausted by night's end, thanks for all the amazing music through my youth...
REMEMBER ME!! I AM STILL YOUR BIGGEST FAN WHATS NOT TO LOVE ITS ALL GOOD HERE I MET YOU ALL IN ALBANY OREGON WENT BACKSTAGE YOU GUYS ROCK YOU BUNCH OF RICHIOUS HUMAN BEINGS!! BLESS YOUR BEAUTIFUL HEARTS!
Soy mexicano me llaman Poly , de un pueblecito llamado Tixtla en el estado de Guerrero. En 1980 forme parte de una banda de Rock , formada por tres hermanos y tuve el honor de tocar una gran melodía del Grand Funk , de nombre Heartbreaker. Rolon .......un privilegio saludarlos desde México.Felicitaciones.
Most underrated band ever. They were selling out STADIUMS in the 70’s!
So true man! I live in Sydney Austalia and back then they had a cult following here but some had never heard of them , my response was friggin what planet were you sold too!! lol...
I agree. They remind me of the Doobie Brothers. Totally awesome group.🎶✌☮🎸🎤🎺
ABSOLUTELY, I saw them ‘77’ at RFK STADIUM in WASHINGTON DC. SOLD THE HELL OUT!✌️✌️☝️☝️
Your so right they literally had there money stolen from everyone they trusted so so sad,, I'm glad there playing again..
They had their own airplane! I saw it at Boeing field in Seattle - It was either a DC-6 or DC 7 - I don't remember for sure. That was a very long time ago!
Deep Purple..Led.Zep.. GRAND FUNK.. JOHNNY WINTER.. ALL THE LEGENDS OF 70"S
THIS IS WHAT YOU CALL ROCK N ROLL !!!!
Amen Bro!
so true
Yes vary true
Absolutely 👍🙂🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦 the best 👍
Yep
Don Brewer one of the most underrated drummers, love his style
Facts!!!!
He and Mel screwed Mark Farner, nobody should forget that- Mark is GFR
Love his voice, too!
David Shimshi: What a stupid comment, Don was a brilliant drummer, You know jack shit about music.
For those of you that just listened to this, I'd like to congratulate you. You've just listened to the greatest rock and roll band ever. It'll be extremely difficult for any band to top these God gifted guys.
After playing the drums for nearly 50 years in two different bands and playing in night clubs around Ocean City MD as well as Washington DC ard opening up for a few well known rock bands in the late 70s throughout the early 90s I met lots of drummers. Out of all those great drummers only a small handful could play and sing at the same time. It can be difficult for most drummers but it's definitely not the case here. Love you guys. Rock on.
You're so right Had Blown away Led Zeppelin 69 Olympia Manager Grant Unplug them Cause they were that good The fans went crazy Almost had a riot No more warm up band after that
Yes it's rare and difficult but if you are as gifted as Don , Peter Rivera or Phil Collins you are a legend .
Thank you Pastor
Austin Grace an peace to you all in Jesus name
Luke 14:15-24
Amen
Yes, you could not find any band like them………….pure and raw rock n roll !
They are the best you can understand them and they got a beat that won't quit being love them since freedom Hall 73 Louisville Kentucky I'm 68 now still love you just too strong
Had the good fortune of seeing Grand Funk Railroad at The Beacon Theater for the Bosnian benefit concert. Will never forget that night!
Saw them in person in the early 70's. I was so stoned and plastered on cheap wine.
Boone's Farm Strawberry Fields?!
I believe your right. Passed around in jugs.
@@SusanMartin-yd1jt Strawberry Hill. John Lennon didn't make it.
Sound better live than in the studio!! The sound is fuller and heavier. Vocals are spot on! This is ROCK TALENT!
Saw them in concert in ‘73 at university of Cincinnati. I lived on the Live album all through high school. Still have that album and their others.
Saw GFR in Madison Square Garden in NYC in 1971. When Mark Farner jumped off the piano my whole world turned upside down. First date with a new girl and 48 years later we are still rockin! Great memories
Live performance on point, they sounded amazing!
I was 13 and 1975. This song still rocks today.
GFR all the way.
I saw Grand Funk Railroad live in concert at Wild Adventures in Lowndes County, Georgia in August 2022. They were high energy through and through, but it was just Don Brewer and Mel Schacter plus three other musicians. Mark Farner wasn’t in the lineup, though. Mel, Don, and Mark need to mend fences, break bread, bury the hatchet, and stage a reunion tour. It would be one for the ages.
Don was ON IT this night.
-I remember I was in my early teens when I heard this band the first time and I have never stopped listening it, I am now 57 and I think this is one of the best rock bands of all times. LOOOVE ROOOCK!!!
I bought the 45 when I was 8 yrs. Console stereo
I’m going on 63 and I had the pleasure of seeing them twice, once was in their reunion , I love rock but this band in my opinion is rock n roll
Saw them in the mid-seventies; opening for them was a group that had just released their first album: REO Speedwagon.
Saw them in the mid 70s too, Wet Willie opened for them at the Capital center in Largo, MD.
Yo tenía 15 Años, tenía los discos, muy buen grupo musical. Que recuerdos ✌️✌️
Awesome guitar
Wish I could go back to the 70's.
Me to.
It even sounded good in the Old Mans car on A.M. with a single speaker in the middle of a steel dashboard.
1972 Ford pickup. AM radio and one speaker.
Indeed! '64 Chevy Impala. AM rock radio in the early 70's? We were the luckiest generation for music in the US.
@@JeffStrickland yup, not like this crap they try to pull off as talent these days.
DELCO baby !
Hear that. Even in a '62 Rambler station wagon.
I don't really know why they can't resolve the problems they had I just wish they would get back together PLEASE
One of my favorites bands of my life... !!
- FUCK YEAH! Almost 40 years later and the dudes are still fucking AWESOME!
Sensational Wow. I am an American listener listening to a American Band.
Even here in South Africa we enjoyed this music in the late 60's early 70's
bigtime !!! 🎶 🎵 👍
That's where your wrong! Max Carl is just amazing! Just saw Grand Funk in French Lick Indiana. Going to Gary,Indiana Dec 2 can't wait! They were all amazing!
THEY KICKED ASSSSSSSS!!!!!
They kicked ass os hard the balls tore off their mounting!
... stilllllllllllllll doooooooooooooo !!!
*Damn if they still ain't tight and right!!! Amazing!*
@Matthew Thomas ... It was jus yeastaday I tell ya!
Got to meet Mark, and know him personally after inviting me, my wife, cousin, and her boyfriend onto his bus after doing a gig at The Barrel on Paradise in Vegas in1989 when we were living there. Needless to say he put on a great show, and is the most down to earth guy you'd ever want to meet and know. Keep rockin' Mark, and May God Bless you and your family my Christian brother!
I was in Cuba when I first heard that song and I was like this is truly an American song pure and legitime frank funk railroad thanks for your music you should be in the rock and roll hall of Fame forevet
I can still hear in my head "We're an American Band" playing over the lunchroom speakers in high school. Man those were the days!!
Got to see 👀 them twice,them 3 or 4 guys together TOP SHELF! I hope they get in the hall of fame soon,luv GFR.
When Grand Funk came out with this song back in the day, they showed all the critics they still had it. I'm 59 and remember it all well. Timeless song right here and only two short paragraphs of lyrics.
+displayfireworks1 i just turned 50, today i told my mother that i am going to see GFR on dec 12th at a casino in west virginia and let's just say she was a little jealous ..... i told my kids (all in their 20's) and they're jealous ..... this band is timeless and i'm one stoked human, can't wait !!
+displayfireworks1 I am 59,,,, and remember it well.Hope you are fine and well.
Don fucked Mark up bad
+Edward smith I'm curious, what happened?
Went to school with Mark for one year, however Mark said that Don sucker punched him
Most underated Rock Band......IMO they should be right on top.
This video reminds me why I started listening to Grand Funk Railroad in 1970 when I graduated from high school. Grand Funk Railroad indeed lives on in the band NRG. Hail to Mark Farner. This guy can still sing better than most rock singers even today in his 60's. What a killer voice.
Saw them back in the day, at the Philadelphia Spectrum arena, when they were touring behind their We're An American Band album . . . one of the best concerts I've ever been to !!! 🎸👍😎🔥
Is there ANYTHING more American than grand funk railroad? I think not.
Bob Seger
@@theloner6063
Saw them live twice in my life, danced my butt off, probably lost 12 lbs. in sweat!!!LOVED them!!!❤❤❤❤
Willie Nelson
Ya breaking up. Hating each other. Ripping off Mark. Suing each other. Nope. Nothing.
Saw them 4 times in concert
Мои любимые Grand Funk Railroad, аж мурашки... (Серёга из ТТ).
growing up in apartheid south africa..I sought refuge in music,specifically kick ass rock music..gave u.s band was and still us grand funk and fave brit band..
.deep purple
I hear things aren't so great in post apartheid south Africa?
@@jonesy2111 Yeah,sadly the bubble has burst. What with rampant corruption, politicking and grandstanding??
time to get out
@@vijayramlal9822 For sure and Ive heard quite a few people tell me that. Prayers
Still have my Gold vinyl of this, and still sounds Amazing, as they were!!!
We miss youJoe Mitchell! Your favorite band!
The Best in hard rock music forever!
I remember buying the 45 single as a kid it was gold see through. My older took it with when he moved out along with the stereo.
One of the best bands and best song of ALL time
It was 27 yearwhen I hear this band and then suddenly I'm playing this song great!
Brewer been playing drums and singing since he was a kid no wonder he is so good at it.
Still, straight outta Flint, Michigan, after all these years! :)
Man I wish it were the 70's again.
me too
@@allang1968 Things were so much simpler.
wow to drum AND sing.... that’s crazy
I remember as a teenager buying the 45 record & and it was gold in color!! Cool as hell back in the day!!
I also had the 45 and 8 track. This song was always on AM radio.
I had the album that was also gold. Wish I still had all my original albums. Let it Be, Abby Road. Mark, Don and Mell, Pet Sounds, So many more...
I had the same 45 - "Creepin" was on the flip side
Mark Farner (frontman) one of the greatest rockers of all-time & a true Saint for taking those two azz-hats back after what they did back in the day !
Mark Farner gives 200% every time its great watching him up there with a smile on his face
I saw them twice. First concert I ever saw in '73 and again on this tour. They were known for being CRAZY LOUD back in the day.......and they WERE!! As classic as it gets!!
I was at that Omaha, Nebraska show back in 1974 ..outstanding every one's ears rang for days after and for the record they play on a Tuesday night.. But I guess Saturday Nite a bit cooler.. I guess.....
This music is beautiful since 1970
From Perú
One of the all time ...BAAAAD ASS ROCK BANDS
Saw grand funk for the first time at the Fillmore in NYC. They just released their first album
they were for real and not fucking around. Blew me away. So Good , I decided to go to Shea stadium . Last big group there was the Beatles. God Dam they were hot........
Michael Daddario - I grew up in NYC in the 70's/80's but was too young to go to concerts until '77 when I turned 15. You're very lucky you saw them in their prime!
Pirate World Dania Florida. Great show
Outstanding performance. Brings chills and great memories.
No one even close. They are IMHO the greatest power trio if not just the greatest band ever & i have their complete catalog, plus many many many bootleg live albums which are so good
Straight on Rock N Roll I love this song because it starts out with an epic guitar solo!!
I'm not much on comments but today I was trying to find a classic rock station on my wife's fancy ass New Ford AWD Edge Titanium.
Anyway I found this station that's suppose to be pure classic rock. So I definitely tuned in. Only to hear Michael Jackson singing Ben. I was thinking once in awhile they'd play something like this. Anyway the very next song was Smokey Robinson. Afterwards the D.J.had a guest. A black rapper from the 80s. The D.J. then announced that they were playing all black music during Black History Month.
I have no issues with Smokey Robinson or Michael Jackson or Black History Month even if it does contribute to division of race. But I wanted to listen to classic rock so I turned on Utube and listened to Grand Funks Greatest Hits. After turning the volume up. Some Kind Of Wonderful.
I just love how the audience clapped all the way through that song. A great patriotic song.
Saw them around this time in Charlotte on their Bosnia tour about the last time Mark, Don and Mel played together. When I play this at home my neighbors listen to it as well!
Don best ! Drummer and singer !
I seen this show in 97", twice. One show at the Orpheum in Boston, and one at the grand ballroom at Hampton Beach. NH.
Grand Funk and Badfinger my most favorite rock bands from the late 60s to mid 70s!
hotrod4rds - Both absolute MONSTERS. For me it was Derringer and The Babys. To this day still can't get enough of that sweet, sweet evil!
sweet evil is great buy Steve Marriot is... WHTTTTTT the fkkkkk
lukemanify humble pie!! Forever!
AWESOME JOB...PEOPLE GIVING THUMBS DOWN......SHAME ON YOU.....they are RAWKING OUT!
One of the best ROCK SONGS EVER .........PERIOD...
these boys belong in the rock n roll hall of fame
Saw this tour in Las Vegas at the Texas casino outdoor area. We all knew it was going to be good. We were floored by how great Mark and the boys were. I still remember that Parker Mark was playing.
Don Brewer is still a beast behind the drums!!!
My favorite Classic Rock song! 😃
In the 70's, I listened to GFR all the time. I remember hearing Mark Farner's hair was so long, it got tangled in the guitar strings of his Fender or Les Paul or whatever he was playing at the time.