The Story of How "Hotel California" by the Eagles was Written & Recorded - Don Felder
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- Опубліковано 13 січ 2020
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In this video, Don Felder talks about how he wrote the famous song "Hotel California" and that iconic solo while he was a member of the Eagles. He also gives deeper insight into his songwriting process from the 70's to today.
Don Henley was insistent that Hotel California be released as a single even though Felder disagreed, believing that it wasn't the right programming for radio at the time. Felder says that he's never been so happy to have been so wrong as Hotel California became a hit.
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You always hear Don Felder say nice things about Henley and Fry but you didn’t hear them talk nice about Felder, Felder has class! 🎼🎸🎶
It’s because they don’t talk about Don Felder at all lol. They moved on and were busy forging forwards. Meisner couldn’t handle fame. Great musician. Not a good rock star. You need grit and resilience to get to the level Henley and Frey reached. It’s not just the music. That’s the easy part.
@@reubination what I said is they never talk nice about him, if you go watch their interviews they are always bad mouthing Don Felder that is not moving on in fact they suck without him
His niceness shows alot of his character...Henley and Frye really screwed him over big....and is sad that Henley/Frye helped ruin his friendship with Walsh
@@marilynskrepich3238 I absolutely agree, you know when he wrote the guitar parts for “Hotel California” he did it with Joe in mind, what he may play as well as playing off each other. He is an awesome musician and person would love to meet him.
Yep
Don Felder and his band played at a small Indian casino near my home a few years ago. There were maybe 200 people in attendance total. Felder performed as if he was in a stadium packed with 80,000 people (for just 200 fans). He put on a show second to none. When the show was over he hung around on stage and allowed fans to have their pictures taken with him. A true professional. A real class act. Thanks Don
@@brianevolved2849 I'm a Tull fan for 50 years. "We Used To Know" was never one of my favorites. But as to ripping them off:
1 - Felder wasn't in the Eagles when they played with Tull and claims he had never heard that obscure song. It was not a hit in the USA
2 - You can't copyright a chord progression (basically true, though maybe not 100% true)
3 - Ian Anderson himself said that chord progression was probably used by someone else before he used it
He is one with his axe. He plays the audience and $ nice add on. Heck he'd probably play for free. He deserves much more notice then received. One of the Eagle's best choices ever.
@@reubination The man is a multi millionaire and doesn't have to play for anyone. He does it for the love of music and his fans. Don't be such a jack wagon.
The collaborative process of writing, recording and producing records is so fascinating.
That would’ve been a great concert. You and the other people must’ve been in seventh heaven. And yes, I’m envious. lol
The song "Hotel California" is a classic among classics and will last forever.
"You can check out anytime you like but can never leave" for some reason always reminded me of Jack Nicholson at the end of The Shining when he's on that picture dated in the 1920s
Mo Betta me too! Because it’s about a hotel in Hollywood that’s famous for Pedophelia and Satanic Rituals😈
I thought I heard Joe Walsh say it wasn’t a hotel, it was California. As for you can check out but can never leave i think it’s a reference to being addicted to drugs. You can die of an OD anytime, but you can never quit.
@@teribell1597 not according to an interview with Joe Walsh...."everyone was coming to cali to get discovered or play with great musicians. the hotel was cali itself
@@brianevolved2849 Yes, that's the one...the original. Thanks for linking.
I’m always impressed how classy Don Felder is. He’s a great guy.
I read his book. This interview is phony as hell.
Ken Russell Can you elaborate?
He is very warm and fun to listen to
@@kenrussell1093 9 months later still waiting on an elaboration
@@kenrussell1093 justify, okay!
I absolutely love Don Felder, he and Joe Walsh playing off of one another at the end of Hotel California is simply Brilliant one of the best solos in the history of music!
It was awesome to watch them play together! The magic wasn't there for Walsh/Smith.
Right up there with the Free Bird guitar triple solos!!!👍👍👍
Yes, they played and perfected the guitars for 3 days before final recording..such dedicated musicians
My two favourite solos of all time hotel and watchtower
Agreed,,, just the Best
The Eagles were lucky to have Don Felder and Randy Meisner
I think its the other way around. Both of them are nothing before and after the Eagles.
@@assitch6693 You mean you think Frey and Henley were as strong musically as Felder and didn't need his skills? Seriously?
@@integral Do you know that the highest grossing album of the eagles is "Their Greatest hits"? The songs from that album were produced before Felder joined the Eagles. No one can deny Felder is an exceptional player, even Henley can attest to that.
But being a good player does not mean one can compose great music all by himself. Yes, he did started some eagles songs but it was the magic of Henley and Frey made them great. Felder himself said that.
Felder did not have any success with his solo effort even with the help of other famous musicians while Henley and Frey are very successful with their solo careers.
@@assitch6693 It's a greatest hits album, of course it will sell more. Their best studio album was with Felder in the band.
@@hernanbusso1609 My point is that the Eagles were already big before Felder joined. Plus Long road out of Eden made 7x Platinum without Felder
Don is pure class. For all that Henley and Frey did to him, he can still barely complete a sentence without smiling.
He just seems like a great, happy guy. Someone most people would love to hang out with.
yes he's a real guy not so much the other manipulating clowns like jack bruce.
The best revenge is living well…and rich.
I would so much like to see Don back in the band, he belongs there. Come on, Henley, don't worry about the $$$, you got plenty !!!
What did Henley and Frey do to him?
I was impressed by Don’s storytelling. Seems like a super guy.
Hope Don received Eagles royalties for all his contributions throughout the years. He was a big part of the band's success!
Of course he did. He is credited as co writer because he made the riff, those two guys wrote the lyrics, and ALL OF THEM eagles performed it
On the original Album Under song writing credits for the song Hotel California ( Not the album as a whole, just the song ) Don Felder's name is first in the list of credited writers.. On the reissues since he was fired his name is now last in the list of credited writers for Hotel California..
@@georgehgordy1690 And that's an example of why Frey and Henley were/are______
I'm confident most people can fill in the blank.
@@Zoetropeification In 1980 Don Felder was the scapegoat for the dislike or hate Frey & Henley felt towards each other of that there is no doubt... The group needed a break coming off Hotel California but they let the record label push them back in the studio to record another album, but the record label didn't have to push too hard because Frey & Henley wanted to be in the biggest band in the world and now that they were they had to maintain it ( Keep feeding the monster ) But Frey felt like he was losing control of his band to Henley, so now the jealousy & resentment starts to set in... Don Henley was vividly aware of both of those things.. Because the record label is pushing for more single's sung by Henley and that meant less singles by Frey... Add Joe & Tim to the mix ( 2 really good singers and musicians ) and you have a leader of a band ( Meaning Frey owning Eagles limited ) with an ego as fragile as egg shells... Frey never knew how to confront Henley face to face ( After the Eagles broke up Frey & Henley would attack each other through the the press, like interviews with the Rolling Stone or magazines of that nature ) The long night at wrong beach was the excuse Frey was looking for to take his anger & frustrations out on Don... Since he didn't have the balls to do it to Henley The next Don ( Felder ) in line would do just fine... Someone saying it's nice to meet you that you don't know and you saying it's nice to meet you too and as they're walking away say " I guess " is just not a valid excuse to start a fight of that magnitude and break up the Eagles, I'm sorry it's just not... Frey said tension had been boiling but that night at long beach with Felder was the tipping point and that's what broke up the band! Okay if that has any ounce of truth to it why was it Henley that said when asked if the Eagles would get back together " When Hell Freezes Over " ? Henley and Frey had issues Sigmund Freud couldn't even understand... I like Glenn Frey but along with being one of the greatest singer songwriters to have ever lived he was also a complete horses ass.. Also knowing the type of person Glenn Frey was, his dying wish was probably " Never let Don Felder back in my band " & Don Henley with bucket of issues in hand probably said " You have my word that will never happen " There now you have my 2 cents
@@georgehgordy1690 That is Frey & Henley for you. At the time they knew there would be no HC without Felder, as it was his song musically from top to bottom. The first name is always considered the person who contributed to the song the most, and then it goes in descending order. Frey and Henley did the lyrics for HC, but on other songs they were "add three for a fee", meaning take someone else's song, and at least three words/differences, then get song writing credit. They were very talented, but also ego maniacs and greedy.
Felder wrote some music for, and changed a couple of lyrics on "One of these Nights", but didn't ask for song writing credit, which was naive of him. He just wanted to contribute to the group/music, but Frey & Henely were all about the money. Needless to say Leadon, Meisner and Felder all got screwed over by those two, but at least Felder got millions after his lawsuit.
I’m listening to his book on CD. “History of the Eagles Part One” portrayed Don Felder in a bad light. After watching several interviews on UA-cam and hearing his story I believe I’m getting a better sense of reality. He’s extremely articulate, straight-up guy in addition to obviously an awesome guitarist. He never dodges any questions and his responses always make perfectly logical sense. Glad I’ve heard his side of the story and I’ve developed tremendous respect for Mr. Felder.
Unfortunately Frey thinks only himself and Henley contribute anything and trash talk about anyone and everyone else
Are you as surprised as I am to find that the band was never called *The* Eagles?
Felder is most definitely the bigger MAN.He is more secure with his masculinity and talent. You go Don!!!.!
Don Felder's acoustic solo in the live version of "Hotel California" was fabulous. His flamenco-style interpretation was fantastic. Had no idea he was so versatile a player.
Felder is one Class Act!!!
Thanks for your love and support👋👋
I got to see Felder do the solo with Tommy Shaw when he opened for Styx. It was incredible!
Don is the best, I’ve met him a few times and a nicer guy in the business you will not find
that guitar solo on One Of These Nights... one of the best EVER!
That's true - he ain't just playing rock or funk or blues, he has his own blend of musicality, a rare gift :)
Don't forget his work on "I can't tell you why" I close my eyes listen to it and make me fell like I am floating.
So heart warming,parkin can you feel the vibrational shock from the music 🎵🎶😄💋💋❤️
He’s such a great musician and always seems so humble and kind. Too bad his bandmates didn’t wholeheartedly give him the credit he deserved. I personally rank it as the best classic rock song of all time. Thanks
He is very well credited on Hotel California. His name is the first one to be mentioned. Unfortunately, he wants all the credit.
"Hotel California" is one of those songs that no matter when or where you hear it first come on; you just feel something.
Then it only gets better and better as it plays. I would have love to have been there when it was recorded, mixed and mastered.
It is truly one of the greatest songs of all time.
Are you SURE YOU WOULD WANT TO HAVE BEEN THERE...ITS A MUSICAL ,YET REAL STATE OF A DRUGGED INNERWORLD DEMONIC STATE OF MIND...bb...Ive been to the Hotel in Norco,Calif..The inside hotel had many floors with lines painted on floors which some lines were leading you to DEAD ENDS..TO PREVENT YOU FRM FINDING SECRET ROOMS ..HONESTLY VERY EERIE AND SCARREY.. Rumers were Al Capone had built it and by the way..the LINES WERE ALL DIFFERANT COLORS.....REMEMBER IN THE SONG ITS SAYS YOU MAY ENTER AND NEVER COME BACK OR OUT .....bb
Its weird how some songs just immediately capture you take you to another place. Pure magic!
A calm, cool and collected gentleman for sure 👍
One of Don Felders guitar students back in Gainesville Florida was a skinny young kid by the name of Tom Petty
It was at Lipham Music on Saturday morning. Tommy came in at 10:00, my lesson was at 10:30. Way back then Don wasn’t famous yet. We hung out at the music store all the time. He was 4 years older than us and really had no reason to humor us. We had no money to buy expensive guitars and we were all just learning our first chords. Don charged $10.00 for a 30 minute lesson. Taught me the minor pentatonic scale. Don was always very giving of his time and talent.
Kenneth Player that is cool as shit
It would have been nice if Tom Petty had turned out to be a good guitar player. But instead he became a titan of mediocrity.
His music and vocals are the middle bun in a Big Mac. Billions sold, but not very good.
John Case The middle bun in a Big Mac. 👍🏻
Comment - - - stolen
Shame? - - - none whatsoever
John Case Is that why he sold millions then? If he was mediocer (in your view) then why aren’t you and I famous? I’ve been playing for over 20 years. I master all songs by the guitar Gods your Claptons, Hendrixes, who not? I have a computer hard-disk full of ideas I’ve never heard elsewhere. You can even whistle me a song for 3 sec and I will in most cases understand the entire song structure. I don’t know you or if you even play but maybe you are good too. So why aren’t we famous? Because talent is 10% the other 90 is soooooooooooooooooooooo being lucky and being at the right place at the freaking right millisecond.
“Don felder “ what a great human being.
Felder briefly mentions "Victim of Love" in this interview and that tune is CRIMINALLY UNDERRATED in my opinion. It has one of the best opening guitar riffs ever. It should be as iconic as the opening of "Smoke on the Water" is. It really is a masterpiece of guitar work. Felder was the key to the Eagles more "rock and roll" sound, and what Henley and Frey did to him is truly despicable. I was born in 1988 so I was too young to ever see the Eagles live when Felder was still with them. I did get to see them in Cleveland on their "History of the Eagles" tour in 2013 and I enjoyed it immensely. That was just three years prior to the death of Glenn Frey and while I would've LOVED to have been able to see Felder and Walsh play Hotel California together LIVE like they did in the 70's, I am still thankful that I saw one of the greatest bands in human history prior to the death of one of their most important members.
Thanks for sharing your thoughts Johnny….Joe
I agree that victim of love is beyond underrated. First time I heard it I assumed it was one of their well known songs, but nope. Barely any recognition
One of the absolute best songs . And yes it's been underrated. Sad
I really like Don Felder.
Felder joining the Eagles is like when Mick Taylor joined the Stones.
Gave both groups guitar virtuosity just when they really needed it. Played in the peak period for both groups.
He got crapped on by those other guys. He’s a killer guitarist.
you're half right.
I love Hotel California!🤗 We're huge fans of classic rock and so grateful we were able to grow up with all this fabulous music! One thing that has always impressed me about the Eagles was their ability to tell a story with their music! Thank you for all the memories!😍
He's right to be proud of writing one of the best songs in rock history. Thank goodness Henley recognized it for what it was.
He didn't write the song. That was Henley & Frey. Don created the basic format and the guitar tracks. The iconic song was a group effort.
@@jeffsymons4535 Even if Frey and Henley didn't write it? They would say that they did. Henley was the song writer. Frey "co-wrote" and rode on coat tails. Bob Seger encouraged Frey to write songs but in my opinion Frey never really got the knack. Bob Seger sure did.
Without Felder there is no Hotel California.
Without Hotel California what are the Eagles?
@@bobbyy.7762 HE DIDN'T WRITE THE SONG! he didn't even start claiming he wrote it until a few years ago!
@@plasticweapon What are you talking about? Felder is listed first on the credits for Hotel California! Don Felder, Don Henley, Glenn Frey. In that order!
It was so cool to hear Don tell the story of how "Hotel California" came to be. This Eagle's song will live on forever!
Man, I just enjoy stories like this so much. Kind of getting the perspective of the creator of such an iconic song. True artist with talent that is rare and appreciated.
What Felder created is the signature musical masterpiece for the Eagles entire career......and that must drive Henley mad.
Don Felder... The true Eagle that soars. Had the pleasure of seeing him a few times, great singer/performer.
What a talented and classy dude.
Pure Genius bro! Hotel California will be a song that will last forever.
Eagles ... one of my all time favorites. I remember when their music "new". I'm 70 now and and I have their music and still listen to it, just as I did way back then ... loudly!
NG B me too! Every time I go to work it kicks me into work mode!
Hotel California guitars melody is still the best melody i've ever heard on 23 years of my life!
Glad my late father has a good sense of music♥️
If you’re 23 (or 24 by now) and you actually mean what you said then you’ve given me some hope for the future of music & youth! 😂😉🙏❤️
RIP to your pop I’m sorry that you didn’t get more time with him❤️🙏
I was at that same Indian Casino where Don Felder gave a concert for maybe 200 people. Wow.wow it was fantastic and what a talent. Such a nice guy. I can’t imagine what the problem was between Frey and Felder. Met him after the concert,what a humble human being. He’s a gift to the world.
Don Felder should be in the touring version of the Eagles. His sound is essential to Hotel California
ministerofdarkness how complete that would be for the hotel California tour. But it is what is. Heard he is doing well though.
When he and Joe Walsh play live together it's nothing short of magical. They definitely bring out the best in each other.
ministerofdarkness Then they would really be The Eagles. Fingers is one of the very best ever.
@@909One92 I agree. I would rather see him solo than the Eagles with Vince Gill. Nothing against Gill. He is an extremely talented guitarist and a better singer than Felder. But from what I've heard that magic is just not there between him and Walsh. Especially at the prices they are charging for their tickets for this Hotel California tour.
Mdmchannel I wonder if Azoff has something to do with it as well.
Let's hear the demo tape!
He seems to have forgotten that he stole the chord structure from a Jethro Tull song.
@@gregurosevic1501 99% of such accusations are absurd. Chord structures are often similar. In the end Hotel California stands on its own. Musicians will always take from each other, to suggest thats a criminal act is ridiculous.
@@gregurosevic1501 Which one?
itai bachar We Used to Know
You can find some of it on the box set
I love the Eagles all band members. Hotel CA takes me back to my teenage years being for SoCal hits home.
Victim Of Love is one of my favorite Eagles tunes.Overlooked.
Baritony I’ll put out a short story about VOL Don shared with me. Hope you’ll enjoy it. Coming soon. Best... Joe
Great song. One of my favorites.
Saw him a couple of years ago...
He sounded great and I didn't realize how many great Eagles songs (and solo songs) he'd been a part of writing.
AND he played that beautiful white double neck Gibson SG!
Awesome!
He first played the bassline from One Of These Nights :)
@@fusionx4101 I didn't know that. Love the intro to that song.
Felder and Hotel California and The Eagles are like Garfunkel and Bridge over troubled water to Simon and Garfunkel, both masterpieces!
Thanks for sharing your thoughts Bill.... Joe
Don Felder's time spent with the Eagles was the best time because Hotel California is the Eagles best album by far
The Eagles' songs stand the test of time and Hotel California blew me away the first time I heard it--I still love jamming along with it an playing the solo because it just makes me feel good. Thanks Don and Don for this and all the other great tunes.
I read Dons autobiography 'Heaven and Hell: My Life in the Eagles.' He tells that story in the book. A fascinating book.
I’ve read more than a few of “rock stars” autobiography’s and the thing I like most about Felder’s is he still comes across as humble in his book. Yes, there is what a-lot of people would consider “dirt” on the band, but most of it was already well known by the time his book came out, and even after all the issues with Don and Glenn, and after the lawsuit was settled, he still was/is more than willing to forgive and live and let live and honestly miss playing with , and be willing to play with those guys. It’sjust such a shame the other camp didn’t feel that way, wasn’t willing to sit down and talk it over, apologize for any hard feelings , shake hands and be open or willing to play or work with each other again. It’s now to late for Glenn, but Henley could sit down with Felder, let each other get it off there chest and put it behind them. Felder was a huge part of that band. Even if the lyric writers don’t believe it. They haven’t really done squat without him. 😞
@@raywideman7157 -Yes, I agree. The whole time I was reading it I was thinking how humble and believable he sounded.
Ray Wideman i hope you're kidding!!
@@raywideman7157 It's like a marriage that breaks up. Somethings just can't be fixed.
@@raywideman7157 Agree with you
how can one be so gracious to people who have been so mean? Don Felder is truly one in a million.
because he's not really gracious and they haven't been as mean to him as he lets on?
i'm going to throw up all over myself.
Dammit, we didn't get to hear the original demo on Felder's computer!
I was looking forward to hearing that demo too! I had no idea he still had it on tape. Amazing. God man, I wish I had a small cassette recorder back in the 80`s , when I was noodling around, and came up with a riff that I knew was special, but after even a few hours ,it had lost some small detail that I had been playing when I first woke up, to the evening when I would try it out on peoples ears. Oh well!
I've heard it. It is his part of the song. And, by the way, also sounds like a nice set of finger exercises. It's a lovely sequence of arpeggios. Certainly better than you'd find in an book for advanced practice. But there was still a lot of writing to do. From watching the Eagles documentary I'd say that each member was expected to contribute their own part to some extent. It's the lyrics and transition and other arranging that seemed to be up to Don and Glen for most pieces. I think he'd had a better argument if he had picked one issue. Instead he was also wanting to take lead singing for one song on that album. Watching the documentary gave me a new perspective on everything that was going on.
Ffs! The most important aspect of the story, mentioned even!!, and they leave it out. I could slap the shit out of someone.
If they'd have played it the video would probably get blocked.
Don was destine for his career and the path it took, just an excellent player who I admire very much.
The best guitar duel ever recorded, " fingers Don Felder vs Joe Walsh, hotel California
Turn to stone,👍
It is a very good duel. But not the best . They took this idea from the originators of this technique, Wishbone Ash, who their producer saw in a studio. You want great guitar, check them out
Without a doubt, the best guitar duel ever, never to be equaled!
Dickey Betts and Duane Allman on Blue Sky.
blue sky, in memory of elizabeth reed at fillmore east, legendary stuff.
Yay Don, you're the best in every way 💓
Thanks for your love and support👋👋
Think I heard somewhere the band called him “Fingers” or something like that? A testament to his virtuosity. So sad when a team of superstars together can’t stay in their lanes and recognize each other’s contribution to the “magic.” Happens a lot in bands, but also in sports and other businesses. ✌🏻🎼
Not when two of the team are whiny losers like Henley and Frey...
It is known as EGO OVERWHELMING. Unfortunately, EGO has destroyed so many people.
“Fingers Felder”
Felder never gets enough appreciation as a guitarist.
There's some videos of him and Joe Walsh ripping through time and space during Turn To Stone on some of the late 70s tours.
Yes siree bob that's true
It’s nice to finally see him speak of the Eagles in a positive way!
Amazing artist, guitarist and a decent fellow. He made this song what it is. Best of the best!
Hotel California was a phenomenal song, both the lyrics and the music. I was lucky enough to see the Eagles play in the mid '70's and they brought the house down! Thanks guys, you rocked!
You have to read Felders autobiography about his time in the Eagles. Really insightful....
I just added this book to my list of books to buy~Don Felder sounds like a wonderful man… especially as people comment on Glenn Frey & Don Henley. Was fortunate to see them in
Toronto, Ontario 🇨🇦.
Such a humble, talented man. Thanks for all the great music Don!
I have a great Hotel California story from the late summer of 1976. For reasons that need not be gone into, I had hitch-hiked into NYC (from Detroit) visiting it for the first time as a 17 year old. I didn't have enough money for a NYC hotel room so I basically just stayed out all night the first night (and slept near a police station outside in Central Park the second). Well that first night I ended up in the legendary bar Max's Kansas City and was sitting at the bar nursing a drink when the title cut "Hotel California" came over the sound system. The song was still wildly popular back in Detroit but here in the fashionable site for original music there was AN AUDIBLE AND UNIVERSAL GROAN that filled the bar from how over-played ad nauseam the song had become. It was a moment I will never forget. Just how far away the NYC club scene was to the pop-music radio play back in Detroit, and I suspect, most of the nation at the time.
Hotel California -- #7: ua-cam.com/video/Q7KHmQCe03s/v-deo.html
I don’t know why Hotel California became so famous. Nice album, but I liked their earlier stuff.
Songs of our lives.
Thanks guys
The music establishment, the way it's layed out always seems to want to separate artists . Great Bands ( and it takes all the players) have been plagued by ( hey you're better than that , you should go solo ) type stuff and some of it goes to their heads . Promise's of better money and not as stressful etc. Sad , it takes all the guys to make the magic. There's an old saying " you're only as good as the guys you play with. " I guess some wanted to get better and some thought they were. Either way , that's how we loose the originals . I never tried to separate Felder from Henley, Frey, Walsh or Meissner . They were THE EAGLES. Today the best song they have is Busy Being Fabulous. My opinion and I'll keep it. Thanks for the post
A wonderful interview and very special because it shows how spontaneous and unpredictable the creative process is. It is amazing how intuitive and exciting it can be. Somehow things seem to fall into place in spite of so many other influences. Just great to listen in to the process unfold. Really enjoyed this one.
Don Felder concert I saw was amazing!
One of my all time fav tracks.
Love the lyrics too.
what an amazingly humble and genuine man...
Love stories behind the stories!
Thanks for such a great insight into a great record.
Wow I have always thought of the end of Hotel California as dueling guitars, so pleased to hear Don Felder call it that!
Thanks for your love and support👋👋
Very kind person.n I love that song.especially guys playing the guitar.I say again God bless u all together.
Don Felder, the Mick Taylor of the Eagles. What an incredible musician and artist.
I love all of these interviews and am thankful that you put them out for everyone to enjoy , I subscribed and hit the Bell to get all your notifications
Thank you very much. Very happy you’re enjoying them! Lots more in the can coming your way. Thanks again, Joe
Don is a complete class act and utter Guitar God. If I could meet anyone it would be him.
The most amazing song! I am sure we will be hearing this song 1000 years from now. Bravo!
What an incredible story.
Incredible is the word. As in not credible at all.
Don it's funny, I've always thought there was no way you wrote this in Bm, I am glad to know the story behind it now! I sat down as a 15 year old on my Fender Strat 25 years ago, and learned note for note the Hotel solo much as you did, and was AMAZED the entire way through, one of rock music's crowning achievements, very much deserving to be up there with Stairway and Crossroads. Eagles sold out to Joe, and gave you the cold shoulder, but you alone elevated the entire band to new levels with your contributions.
One of the best awesome song in our planet !!
It’s just mind blowing, never tired of listening!! 👍👍👍
Felder has exceptional talent but, as with the Eagles, sometimes you give more than you receive in order to do what you love. He definitely showed his humility by giving credit to Henley where it was due after all the bad blood.
It is amazing that he and Joe Walsh would jam with Duane Allman at different times in their lives. Both took impromptu direction from Duane on playing slide. Joe Walsh has a glass slide that Duane gave him that he never takes out in public.
The Eagles didn't do any better than Hotel California and they still made great music when they were playing live but it was never as good after Felder left.
Good stuff. Going to visit when in Nashville.
What a lovely man. I saw that tour, but I was NOT an EAGLES fan.
Confess, I was wrong. Time has made me a big fan.
Felder is a GREAT GREAT GREAT PERSON !
Damn! I was hoping to hear that demo.
Me too!
Me the same. He said he had it on his laptop and said he would play it. I wonder why they didn’t
I was lucky enough to see Don and Slash play this great song live at the 2020 NAMM show.
Thank you Gibson for a wonderful memory!
I will search for that-sounds awesome.
It is the Privilege of Wisdom to Listen. Excellent !
Thank You
Buck Trillion
Great song ..LOVE this song for more than 40 years
A lot of us during the late 60's might have had the joy of being as successful as the Eagles, if not for Vietnam. Life goes on, thank God.
That quirky little quick smile every other sentence fascinates me. (example: when he says "together" : 2:01)
Don is such an awesome guitar player and person. Thank you for such a beautiful piece of music ❤️
Don is a gentleman and a very nice human being...I've had replies to messages a few years ago ..nice that he took the time to have a conversation with a fan from UK ..I'll be forever grateful and proud I had a convo with one legend I've always loved..thank you Don x
Thank you so much for putting up these interviews! It’s so inspiring to hear these personal stories from great musicians and people I have looked up to. Keep on rocking 🤘🏻
Thanks for watching it...Joe
If anyone wants to hear about these songs and / or the birth of songs etc of the Eagles should watch “the history of the eagles”. They interview the band, all members, and gets their versions of what happened to the band and members.
Best 3 hours you can spend if you’re an eagles fan
Greatest rock guitar riff of all time. Love the story behind it.
Don Felder is the Man, the Eagles need him back. He is amazing The Gods need to get off of their horse and get him back he is excellent. Thank you Don Felder your amazing!!
Don Felder is an amazing guitar player and this is on of my favorite songs of all time. The Eagles wrote some great music.
Henley and Frey shafted him badly
they still had to pay him after don's lawsuit against them
@@pjpatrick787 😀😀😀😀 that always makes me happy
@@pjpatrick787 yez don Henley and Glenn Frey threw him out of the eagles because the eagles were making billions on eagles merchandise and don wanted his fair share so he sued Henley and Frey and WON..but they didn't want joe walsh to have nothing to do with don after the lawsuit
Great interview. I’ve listened to the album a squillion times.
What a great story of how collaboration should work. Inspiration, communication, compromise. The band transposing the tune down to accommodate the vocals. Don is such an interesting and talented individual. Thank you for sharing your abilities with the world.
The guitar parts he wrote/played on 'New Kid In Town' and 'Lyin' Eyes' were like songs within a song. Especially on the live version from '77. There were many others, but those two stand out in my mind.
It's crazy - in Lyin' Eyes he was completely in harmony with bernies playing, in New Kid In Town, he embraced Joes playing XD
I would LOVE to hear the original cassette track that Don recorded. I'm guessing that there are legalities that preclude that from ever happening though.
Hi John.... Actually I never heard it either due to Don having to perform after our interview and his laptop was at his hotel. I also am pretty sure your right too about sharing over the internet. I don’t think he ever meant anything other than playing it for me after the interview was over. Thanks for watching... Joe
I was looking forward to hearing that tape he mentioned he was gonna play. Kind of left it as a cliffhanger...
Incredible guitar solo , all time classic
Thank U for the Memories 🎶🎸🎵🎻🥁
In my opinion, Hotel California is the best rock song ever!!!