It’s Friday guys and it was time for us to check out some GRAND FUNK RAILROAD!! We had to do this track for obvious reasons! What’s the next one we gotta check?! Cheers guys!! 🤟🏻🔥😁
So you say wanna see if they got the FUNK? INSIDE LOOKING OUT, live 1969! And as a side note, if you don't do this one, you ain't done SHIT! 🤣🤣🤣 ua-cam.com/video/NxcOxvEsE_Y/v-deo.html BETTER BUCKLE THE FUCK UP, BOYS!!!
Heralding from Flint, Michigan, the band got their name from Grand Trunk Railway System, which went thru Flint. The sing was written by Din Brewer, who along with Mel Schaker, back stabbed Mark Farner, and had him kicked out of the Grand Funk Railroad Co. Mark Farner was Grand Funk Railroad. Love you Mark Farner 🎸🎤🎹🎶 !!
"The hotel detective was out of sight" is a colloquialism for he was really cool. I grew up with the band. They're from my hometown of Flint, Michigan. I went to school with Craig Frost's (keyboards) brothers, Scott and Jason. Scott was a badass keyboard player (RIP) with whom I played for several years. I was a pro for several years in part due to their influence on me as early as ten years old when I would watch them rehearsing in a neighbor's basement before they became famous. A little trivia. The Beatles sold out Shea Stadium in six weeks. Grand Funk did it in 72 hours - a record to this day! GFR - THE American band...!
@@WisdomDoctor I'm also a musician and I'm 60 years old now and I haven't really played since before the pandemic and I don't have a direct influence story like that at all, but a lot of nearby connections, my cousin in Seattle went to the same high school as and and Nancy Wilson and apparently they would come back and jam in the gym during lunch time, and when I was a freshman in college I live with a senior who was from Topeka Kansas which is very close to here and he knew the band Kansas, and not only that, he actually had some of their hand-me-down band equipment Incorporated into his massive stereo system. Not only had I played instrument since I was quite young, and so I listen to tons of music and then also I was really inspired in my late teens and early 20s by local and Regional bands that you would go there live in these small venues and see how good these people were and what intensity they played with and there are eight billion bands out there that nobody knows about that were as good as anything you've heard on the radio. I'm serious. And so I ended up through my life playing music in bands and I love it. How many times have I felt that where there's people out there dancing their asses off to every little subtle thing you are doing. It's amazing.
Re "Inside Looking Out" live 1969: When that GFR live performance was happening I was half way around the globe looking forward to getting back to the world. Never saw it until recently on UA-cam. Thank you UA-cam. That performance was worth the wait. P.S. Made it!
One year, on new years eve, my firend came up to me and daid "the 2 things I would like to thank you for this year are: recommending Catcher in the Rye and Inside Looking Out Live.
@@jl2937 because their review doesn’t include the video of the band recording / playing the song, which shows the drummer acting as the lead vocal for the song. As most people know, being a rock drummer and serving as lead vocals is not only rare, but it’s a challenging task as well. THATS why the intro about “The Fun Fact”. I hope this helps you with your life struggle grasping THE OBVIOUS.
This is the definition of 70's free fun having a great rock and roll time. Then entire vibe of rock and roll. No arrogance, no artsy bull shit......just a great band.
Yeah I like some of his music especially the big hit hello it's me. Who couldn't like that song!! Very nostalgic feeling when I hear it it takes me right back to being a little kid in the 70s and just playing outside and hearing that song in the background somewhere
@@chicken2jail the difference is they got a good radio hit, before that they were hard rockers who still played awesome songs but weren't exactly radio-friendly. Kind of reminds me of Rush. They had little to no airplay from the first three albums so the record company said do something big on the next album or you're done. Rush wasn't about to kiss ass so they were gonna go out with a bang on their own terms, 2112, and we all know what happened!
You get the thumb for ' Inside Looking Out' but 'Heartbreaker' is more bluesy than funky. I've always liked 'Creepin' myself; it doesn't seem to get as much attention as it deserves.
Yes.... Mark Farner is a beast of a front-man & lead Guitar 😎🎸A bad night for them is 110% ! Inside Looking Out is probably their best live song & they were only playing for a few people ! It's been a huge hit on all the music reaction channels..... It's one of GFR promo videos 😆 Foot Stompin Music and Inside Looking Out are both funky..... also Locomotion is worth a view. (FYI) They sold out Shea Stadium faster than the Beatles ✌😎 I'm Your Captain is great but kinda slow,cool & easy 😉
"Sweet sweet Connie doing her act" was in reference to a 70's groupie who 'did her act' in the bands dressing rooms to band members. Did the rock and roll band circuit in the 70's..
In the immortal words of Homer Simpson: "You kids don't know Grand Funk? The wild shirtless lyrics of Mark Farner? The bong-rattling bass of Mel Schacher? The competent drumwork of Don Brewer? Oh, man!"
Andy and Alex, this was the FIRST concert I ever attended. Grand Funk "All of the girls of the world unite" tour. AND eric burden and the animals' reunion tour in the same ticket.
Being a baby boomer musician, playing this music my whole life, I can't tell you how much I appreciate what you are doing. Keeping this incredible music alive, spreading the word among your generation, giving them an alternative to so much of the crap music of recent years. I know you're having fun as well, it's so great to see. You have a new subscriber, keep up the great work!!!
When you critique a song that was popular when I was a kid it makes the hair on the back of my neck stand up,makes my heart skip a beat and puts a big smile on my face. You guys rock. THAT WAS FUNKY.
Grand Funk Railroad was the opening act for Led Zepellin went they played in Detroit in 1969. Grand Funk Railroad is from Flint Michigan. Flint is about an hour drive from Detroit and so that made Grand Funk hometown heroes. When Grand Funk Railroad played at this concert in Detroit the audience was extremely enthusiastic and were even lifting their chairs in the air. The manager of Led Zeppelin went up to the manager of Grand Funk Railroad when Grand Funk was playing and told Grand Funks manager to get his band off the stage. Then Led Zeppelins manager grabbed the other manager by the throat, lifted into to the air and told him that he meant immediately. One of Grand Funk Railroads musicians at that concert said that the electricity was then turned off for the guitars. The manager of Grand Funk Railroad went up to the microphone and told the audience that Led Zeppelin was scared to have them play. The audience then rioted and the concert was cancelled. To see how well Grand Funk Railroad performed during the same year that this concert took place, review a video of Grand Funk Railroad doing a live version of a song called Inside Looking Out.
Joining with the nearly unanimous call on the next Grand Funk reaction video...it's gotta be "Inside Looking Out" live version! THE PHATTEST of phat bass tones that just hits your ear differently, soul-wrenching vocals, and even some rippin' harmonica for Alex - a true banger for the ages!
Grew up on them. Finally saw them live on their reunion tour in the 90’s and was surprised at how tight they sounded. Mel Schalker is one of the most underrated bass players.
I recently came across y'all and I have to say I'm 51 and enjoying the hell out of y'alls reactions! I love all music ..country, soul, rock, r&b, rap...but y'all are playing "my era" and it has the most talented and rocking songs ever! Thanks for the variety and letting people that have not heard or experienced this amazing music hear it!!
Inside looking out was the 1st song I ever recommended for you...but you never do my requests. It is on a whole different level and some of the bass lines will make your mouth water.
I've recommended many times also but they just don't listen. Their loss. I think it is one of the top two or three live performances ever put on video. Mel's bass tone defined that era of rock, especially in Inside Looking Out. Killer shit.
God bless these guys for memorializing Miss Connie, with whom I was never seen in the back lounge of a crew bus several times at Barton Coliseum. Nobody can ever prove it.
The best GFR song you’ll hear is “Inside Looking Out “ if you want the true “FUNK” and fat bass in Grand Funk Railroad, the 1969 Live version is a straight up Banger! , seen them live in 1971 I remember the band Blood Rock opened for them and had a song called DOA that freaked me out!
@The movie dealers, yes I absolutely agree, l was 15yrs old at the time that song traumatized me for a few days and gave a couple nightmares lol, but man GFR rocked it that night!
True story. Their live album was recorded about 26 miles outside Atlanta, Georgia . The group was so loud that they could be heard in downtown Atlanta. It was the highest decibel level ever for a concert...to the point.
The ERA of the "Cow Bell"!!! Loved,just absolutely LOVED these guys! My late father when he came back from the Vietnam War in 1972 introduced my brother and I to these guys! We got to hear all they stuff up to then which featured the Great "I'm your Captain/Closer to Home"(Which by the way was one of the old songs in the day a DJ would spin the record if they needed a bathroom break!).Then this album came out in late 73/early 74.We wore out the 8-track!Thanks brothers! Keep on Rockin the Free World while it Lasts! Shalom!
Great song you picked by them, Andy & Alex! You want some FAT BASS, Alex? Then you have to listen to this one Grand Funk Railroad "Inside Looking Out" Live 1969. Mel's bass on this one is killer and so is the funk. Thanks you two!
I swear when this song was popular I lived in Oklahoma City and when it would come on the radio if you were driving everybody stopped got out of the car and started partying down& dancing with everybody. I was privileged to grow up with this Era ! God I miss the good 'ol days...
"Inside Looking Out," "Sin's a Good Man's Brother," and "Got This Thing on the Move" are some straight-up bangers. Or the classic "Some Kind of Wonderful."
The American Band concert was my high school graduation present to myself. Oct. 1974, Saint Paul Civic Arena, Saint Paul, MN. It's a shame you two youngsters missed out on the late 60's-early 70's music scene. You would have been right at home. Keep Rockin'.
One of the greatest bangers of all time I highly highly recommend is Mississippi Queen by Mountain!! An early super group with Leslie West on lead guitar.
Thanks for reacting to this!! Excellent reaction!! I saw them live in 1973, 1974, and on their reunion tour in 1995. If you get a chance check out We're an American Band live from the Caught in the Act live album. 100 times better live especially with Craig Frost tearing it up on the Hammond B3 organ and Leslie speakers at the end of the song!!!
Grand Funk RR was my first concert way back when. Bloodrock opened for them. You guys should check out some Mountain (Mississippi Queen)......or Quicksilver Messenger Service.......or Spirit (Fresh Garbage). Some great tunes. Also - Bloodrock did some great songs - D.O.A. was one of them. Love watching your channel - keep it up - brings back so many good memories.
Watching this gave me goosebumps ! Love this song. Always thought if i was in charge of a gunship helicopter going into battle, i would be blaring this on loud speakers ! Makes me happy you guys loved the song :)
Inside looking out 1969live... ABSOLUTELY INCREDIBLE.. Bass is so heavy, singing is spot on, and drums are banging... One of the best live performances Ive seen.. IT ALSO HAS FUNK!
Singer of this song is also the drummer named Don Brewer. I heard him & his wife, Sunny Quinn on local radio show some years ago when host is very good friends with them. Sunny was also a DJ at another local radio station in West Palm Beach area. Don and Sunny live in Jupiter Florida. Don also played for another man from Michigan named Bob Seger who had his farewell tour.
Others have mentioned it but you must do the live version of "Inside Looking Out" It's 9 min plus but it goes too quick. All three members at the top of their game. You want bass? Check this one out.
New sub! Yes, this is America's tune. Never get tired of hearing it. Sweet Connie just passed this year. So did Tawney Kitaen. Not sure who is Andy or Alex but the young man on the right looks very similar to Dave Wyndorf. Now, I got you thinking, "whose that"? I am enjoying these videos. You should have had cool parents like me! You'd already know all these tunes. I'm just messing with ya. You're here now. Keep rocking!
This song has always reminded me of a couple of other classics from this era that you guys would like; "Rock n Roll Hoochie Koo" by Rick Derringer and "American Woman" by the Guess Who.
Waiting for some Moody Blues !!!! How is it you have not reacted to them yet? So many great songs, so much instrumentation. Saw them at Hollywood Bowl with the Hollywood Bowl orchestra....best concert ever.
Hahahaha. Yeah. I think the driving bass is going to impress Alex. Along with everything else. I'm expecting high scores. GFR Funking rules. Yup. I hope yall check them out more. Another banger gents. Next, may I suggest "Some Kind of Wonderful". Banger. After that, "I'm Your Captain." More of a laid back track. I hope you both have a great day.
Such a GREAT band. I first heard them in 7th-8th grade. Been a fan ever since. I'm pissed they aren't in the RRHoF. "Footstomping Music," pretty damn funky. Bass player, Mel Schacher is AWESOME.
Great choices from you guys all week, all great American stuff... I don’t know which one I loved the most... another good band from America from the 70s was a band called Mountain, I think they were an east coast band, they had lots of good songs but a real good one that has a slow burn to it but the chorus is amazing.. it’s a great song called “Nantucket Sleigh ride”.. its really something...
Yep, *American Band* is definitely a Rock n Roll party song. My FAVORITE Rock n Roll party song is *Rock and Roll Hoochie Koo* by Rick Derringer. You have got to listen to that one!!! Have Fun!!!
"Now these fine ladies, they had a plan They was out to meet the boys in the band They said, "Come on dudes, let's get it on!" And we proceeded to tear that hotel down!"
Imagine being in a band when it came out! We gotta play that!!! This is in our current set list and never fails to have everyone in the crowd singing along and playing air guitar! Great pick!
Saw them live in the 70s best band performance out of all the bands I saw. . inside looking out (1969 3 man version)! heartbreaker live, I'm your captain live, TUNC, Foot stomping music, all before American Band. It came out when they started doing their songs in a shorter format for radio. One of the few bands were they have 2 great singers. Don sang this one usually lead singer is Mark Farner, played many instruments, self taught, wrote songs as well. I'm your captain is in 100 top rock songs. It spoke to the soldiers in Vietnam. Love this band.
I bought the 45 rpm vinyl record of this GFR classic back in the day. It was pressed on a clear translucent yellow. They did that because it was their first #1 tune. I was a senior in high school when this first came out. You really should have did a reaction to the version where they were riding motorcycles.
It’s Friday guys and it was time for us to check out some GRAND FUNK RAILROAD!! We had to do this track for obvious reasons! What’s the next one we gotta check?! Cheers guys!! 🤟🏻🔥😁
Inside Looking Out live 1969
So you say wanna see if they got the FUNK?
INSIDE LOOKING OUT, live 1969!
And as a side note, if you don't do this one, you ain't done SHIT! 🤣🤣🤣
ua-cam.com/video/NxcOxvEsE_Y/v-deo.html
BETTER BUCKLE THE FUCK UP, BOYS!!!
WALK LIKE A MAN!!!
Definitely Inside Looking Out!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!🙌
April Wine - Sign of the Gypsy Queen!
"Sweet sweet Connie" was a real person, a famous groupie named Connie Hamzy. She passed away in August of 2021.
Heralding from Flint, Michigan, the band got their name from Grand Trunk Railway System, which went thru Flint. The sing was written by Din Brewer, who along with Mel Schaker, back stabbed Mark Farner, and had him kicked out of the Grand Funk Railroad Co. Mark Farner was Grand Funk Railroad. Love you Mark Farner 🎸🎤🎹🎶 !!
Earlier GFR is their best. "Inside looking out" and "I'm your captain/Closer to home" are some of their best
Oh God! “I’m your Captain” is the ultimate. What a total trip. 😎
Agree - I’m your Captain
You want bass? "I'm Your Captain/Closer to Home" is your tune...
Yesss!!!! "Inside Looking Out"!!!!! You will LOVE!!!
@@patriciagoodwin1922 inside looking out by the animals!!
"The hotel detective was out of sight" is a colloquialism for he was really cool.
I grew up with the band. They're from my hometown of Flint, Michigan. I went to school with Craig Frost's (keyboards) brothers, Scott and Jason. Scott was a badass keyboard player (RIP) with whom I played for several years. I was a pro for several years in part due to their influence on me as early as ten years old when I would watch them rehearsing in a neighbor's basement before they became famous.
A little trivia. The Beatles sold out Shea Stadium in six weeks. Grand Funk did it in 72 hours - a record to this day! GFR - THE American band...!
SW Michigan here, cut my eye teeth on this one! GFR, Motown, Bob Seeger, and Vernor's Gingerale! (It's what we drink around here!)
How cool is that, man? Great story.
@@stevedahlberg8680 thanks. Yeah it was a cool time to grow up with all of these great musicians who inspired me...
@@WisdomDoctor I'm also a musician and I'm 60 years old now and I haven't really played since before the pandemic and I don't have a direct influence story like that at all, but a lot of nearby connections, my cousin in Seattle went to the same high school as and and Nancy Wilson and apparently they would come back and jam in the gym during lunch time, and when I was a freshman in college I live with a senior who was from Topeka Kansas which is very close to here and he knew the band Kansas, and not only that, he actually had some of their hand-me-down band equipment Incorporated into his massive stereo system.
Not only had I played instrument since I was quite young, and so I listen to tons of music and then also I was really inspired in my late teens and early 20s by local and Regional bands that you would go there live in these small venues and see how good these people were and what intensity they played with and there are eight billion bands out there that nobody knows about that were as good as anything you've heard on the radio. I'm serious. And so I ended up through my life playing music in bands and I love it. How many times have I felt that where there's people out there dancing their asses off to every little subtle thing you are doing. It's amazing.
@@stevedahlberg8680 I hear ya, brother...
"Sweet sweet Connie" mentioned in the lyrics was a famous groupie back in the day.
👍You helped me party down!
Grand Funk, oh yeah those were the days....
🤠🐂🏞️🛩️
See “Inside Looking Out” live 1969, so funky, a devastating song...
This song is so funky I didn't even type it in because I knew that within the first two or three comments the song would be mentioned
It was also the year I was born
Re "Inside Looking Out" live 1969: When that GFR live performance was happening I was half way around the globe looking forward to getting back to the world. Never saw it until recently on UA-cam. Thank you UA-cam. That performance was worth the wait.
P.S.
Made it!
One year, on new years eve, my firend came up to me and daid "the 2 things I would like to thank you for this year are: recommending Catcher in the Rye and Inside Looking Out Live.
Saw Grand Funk in 73. Amazing show! Inside looking out was the grand finale. Best show ever
Mind blowing fun fact for yall:
THE DRUMMER DID THE VOCALS ON THIS SONG!
He also had a WORLD CLASS AFRO!
They really should have watched the video instead.
Why the "fun fact" intro
@@jl2937 because their review doesn’t include the video of the band recording / playing the song, which shows the drummer acting as the lead vocal for the song. As most people know, being a rock drummer and serving as lead vocals is not only rare, but it’s a challenging task as well. THATS why the intro about “The Fun Fact”. I hope this helps you with your life struggle grasping THE OBVIOUS.
Gotta play "Foot Stompin' Music". Probably the best opening song for any band
Agree!
Yes! ua-cam.com/video/w3NXgM_LGQA/v-deo.html
My favorite GFR song. Lives up to the name.
Agree 100%
It also has their best lyrics.
This is the definition of 70's free fun having a great rock and roll time. Then entire vibe of rock and roll. No arrogance, no artsy bull shit......just a great band.
And this was produced by the Wizard a true star Todd Rundgren
True
Yeah I like some of his music especially the big hit hello it's me. Who couldn't like that song!! Very nostalgic feeling when I hear it it takes me right back to being a little kid in the 70s and just playing outside and hearing that song in the background somewhere
I think they Rocked more before Rundgren, but he made them famous. He's a Master Producer and a innovative musician.
@@chicken2jail the difference is they got a good radio hit, before that they were hard rockers who still played awesome songs but weren't exactly radio-friendly. Kind of reminds me of Rush. They had little to no airplay from the first three albums so the record company said do something big on the next album or you're done. Rush wasn't about to kiss ass so they were gonna go out with a bang on their own terms, 2112, and we all know what happened!
"I don't wanna work, just wanna bang on the drum all day"
One of the greatest songs of all time . . . . .
"Some Kind Of Wonderful" and "I'm Your Captain" = Two required GFR tunes. ♥
yea yea yea yea .
I want to.hear ""House.of the Rising sun by "" Frigid Pink "
I'm your Captain...yes!!!
Forgot about Some Kind of Wonderful. Great song.
The older I get the more I feel the 70's pure american rock is the best of the best. Pure rock, stripped down and fun.
Dudes, check out “Heartbreaker” and “inside looking out”. You will not be disappointed!!
The 1969 live version of Inside....
You get the thumb for ' Inside Looking Out' but 'Heartbreaker' is more bluesy than funky. I've always liked 'Creepin' myself; it doesn't seem to get as much attention as it deserves.
Also the 1970 or 71 live version for heartbreaker too big time banger as well!!!
(Live )Inside looking out will make you a believer!
They are both Sooo damn good.
GFR is the most underrated American band, if not all bands!! They rocked and their live shows were extraordinary!
GFR - Inside Looking Out Live …. got to do that one
^^^^^^ THIS!
Yes.... Mark Farner is a beast of a front-man & lead Guitar 😎🎸A bad night for them is 110% !
Inside Looking Out is probably their best live song & they were only playing for a few people ! It's been a huge hit on all the music reaction channels..... It's one of GFR promo videos 😆
Foot Stompin Music and Inside Looking Out are both funky..... also Locomotion is worth a view.
(FYI) They sold out Shea Stadium faster than the Beatles ✌😎 I'm Your Captain is great but kinda slow,cool & easy 😉
Yes! Funky,funky,funky!!
"Sweet sweet Connie doing her act" was in reference to a 70's groupie who 'did her act' in the bands dressing rooms to band members. Did the rock and roll band circuit in the 70's..
Inside Looking Out Live 1969!! Please!!! Love ya!
Yes yes yes
I'm your captain (closer to my home) got to react
Music from MY generation - woooooo!!!
In the immortal words of Homer Simpson: "You kids don't know Grand Funk? The wild shirtless lyrics of Mark Farner? The bong-rattling bass of Mel Schacher? The competent drumwork of Don Brewer? Oh, man!"
LOL!!!! Every time Grand Funk comes on the radio, my husband goes into FULL BLOWN Homer Simpson mode and recites that!!!
Andy and Alex, this was the FIRST concert I ever attended. Grand Funk "All of the girls of the world unite" tour. AND eric burden and the animals' reunion tour in the same ticket.
Being a baby boomer musician, playing this music my whole life, I can't tell you how much I appreciate what you are doing. Keeping this incredible music alive, spreading the word among your generation, giving them an alternative to so much of the crap music of recent years. I know you're having fun as well, it's so great to see. You have a new subscriber, keep up the great work!!!
I love this comment
When you critique a song that was popular when I was a kid it makes the hair on the back of my neck stand up,makes my heart skip a beat and puts a big smile on my face. You guys rock. THAT WAS FUNKY.
The drummer sings lead on this one.
Gotta check out "Inside Looking Out" live 1969
I don't usually recommend live stuff but it's that good.
Grand Funk Railroad was the opening act for Led Zepellin went they played in Detroit in 1969. Grand Funk Railroad is from Flint Michigan. Flint is about an hour drive from Detroit and so that made Grand Funk hometown heroes.
When Grand Funk Railroad played at this concert in Detroit the audience was extremely enthusiastic and were even lifting their chairs in the air.
The manager of Led Zeppelin went up to the manager of Grand Funk Railroad when Grand Funk was playing and told Grand Funks manager to get his band off the stage. Then Led Zeppelins manager grabbed the other manager by the throat, lifted into to the air and told him that he meant immediately. One of Grand Funk Railroads musicians at that concert said that the electricity was then turned off for the guitars. The manager of Grand Funk Railroad went up to the microphone and told the audience that Led Zeppelin was scared to have them play. The audience then rioted and the concert was cancelled.
To see how well Grand Funk Railroad performed during the same year that this concert took place, review a video of Grand Funk Railroad doing a live version of a song called Inside Looking Out.
“Shinin’ On” is a great and funky track by GFR. And Dudes, you just gotta do “Footstompin’ Music”, funkiest GFR track around.
So glad you're finally doing this one. What a Great Rock Song! As a drummer, this drum intro is a must know. Singer is the drummer. How cool!
I’m Your Captain/Closer to Home is a great one.
Joining with the nearly unanimous call on the next Grand Funk reaction video...it's gotta be "Inside Looking Out" live version! THE PHATTEST of phat bass tones that just hits your ear differently, soul-wrenching vocals, and even some rippin' harmonica for Alex - a true banger for the ages!
Excellente! Now you gotta do Inside Looking Out 1969 live version like every other reaction channel! You will not regret it !
Andy & Alex Yeah, this one will blow both of your minds. This is about as funky as it gets. A *Banger* among bangers.
Listen to this wise human!
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IT WILL CHANGE YOUR LIFE!!!
Peter Quinones I just posted the same thing. Should have looked at comments first. Rock on!
I saw these guys live in the 1970s on this tour in Syracuse, NY. They opened with this song! Just incredible!
Mid-Michigan’s finest! Nice to see some Grand Funk Railroad!
Flint Michigan my city
I would try to brag but I'm from Saginaw. Good place to be FROM.
Mike Betts Saginaw in the house bro! Arthur Hill!!
We moved to Bridgeport before high school days, but I went next door to A.H. (Peace Lutheran) for elementary school (starting in 1965 or so).
Grew up on them. Finally saw them live on their reunion tour in the 90’s and was surprised at how tight they sounded. Mel Schalker is one of the most underrated bass players.
Try James Gang Funk #49....or Walk Away.
Rocky Mountain Way as well!!
Take a Look Around You has always been my favorite due to it being the soundtrack to my 1st "cosmic experience." It still makes me smile to this day.
"Life's Been Good" also... Joe Walsh was pretty amazing...
@@TheRedWaltz24 here is a pretty cool version of it ua-cam.com/video/NIzyTk1fuf0/v-deo.html
Their live version of Walk Away is frickin awesome.
Very underrated Band. Classic Rock staple.
Saw these guys in Indy, a few decades ago, my ears rang for 4 days. What fun.
I recently came across y'all and I have to say I'm 51 and enjoying the hell out of y'alls reactions! I love all music ..country, soul, rock, r&b, rap...but y'all are playing "my era" and it has the most talented and rocking songs ever! Thanks for the variety and letting people that have not heard or experienced this amazing music hear it!!
Inside looking out was the 1st song I ever recommended for you...but you never do my requests. It is on a whole different level and some of the bass lines will make your mouth water.
I've recommended many times also but they just don't listen. Their loss. I think it is one of the top two or three live performances ever put on video. Mel's bass tone defined that era of rock, especially in Inside Looking Out. Killer shit.
Man, I justt listened to inside looking out. That song rocked my socks off !!!!!!
Definitely Inside Looking Out and suggest the 9 minute live version.
God bless these guys for memorializing Miss Connie, with whom I was never seen in the back lounge of a crew bus several times at Barton Coliseum. Nobody can ever prove it.
The best GFR song you’ll hear is “Inside Looking Out “ if you want the true “FUNK” and fat bass in Grand Funk Railroad, the 1969 Live version is a straight up Banger! , seen them live in 1971 I remember the band Blood Rock opened for them and had a song called DOA that freaked me out!
Oh wow. I remember that song from Blood Rock. It used to creep me out too
DOA is a horrible dirge which is narrated by a dead person who died in a mid-air plane crash. Horror movie stuff.
@The movie dealers, yes I absolutely agree, l was 15yrs old at the time that song traumatized me for a few days and gave a couple nightmares lol, but man GFR rocked it that night!
True story. Their live album was recorded about 26 miles outside Atlanta, Georgia . The group was so loud that they could be heard in downtown Atlanta. It was the highest decibel level ever for a concert...to the point.
Please please please!! Inside looking out live its so sick. You guys have done most of my requests I promise the funk level will not be dissatisfying
"I'm Your Captain / Closer To Home" is a must!
1973 NOT TO SHABBY LOL
"Inside Looking Out" Live 1969 - Funkiest song of all time
I have to agree! Do this, and smile!
The ERA of the "Cow Bell"!!! Loved,just absolutely LOVED these guys! My late father when he came back from the Vietnam War in 1972 introduced my brother and I to these guys! We got to hear all they stuff up to then which featured the Great "I'm your Captain/Closer to Home"(Which by the way was one of the old songs in the day a DJ would spin the record if they needed a bathroom break!).Then this album came out in late 73/early 74.We wore out the 8-track!Thanks brothers! Keep on Rockin the Free World while it Lasts! Shalom!
Inside looking out live. The funk is strong with that one.
That verse about Sweet Sweet Connie, is talking about Connie Hamzy a famous rock groupie during the 70s
Great song you picked by them, Andy & Alex! You want some FAT BASS, Alex? Then you have to listen to this one Grand Funk Railroad "Inside Looking Out" Live 1969. Mel's bass on this one is killer and so is the funk. Thanks you two!
Listen to the Guess Who and BTO. Burton Cummings voice is amazing and Randy Bachman is an awesome guitar player in both bands
BTO! "Let It Ride"!
Please React to “I’M YOUR CAPTAIN/CLOSER TO HOME” by GFR 🙏🏼 You will not be disappointed
I swear when this song was popular I lived in Oklahoma City and when it would come on the radio if you were driving everybody stopped got out of the car and started partying down& dancing with everybody. I was privileged to grow up with this Era
! God I miss the good 'ol days...
GFR has many great songs: 'I'm Your Captain' and 'Some Kind of Wonderful' among the top.
Their cover of Little Eva's Locomotion is incredible. It's recorded super hot and has tone for days.
Party song? Party Song you say? HEAD EAST NEVER BEEN ANY REASON and JEFFTOWN CREEK. Party hard, bangers of legend!
“Never Been Any Reason”-I second that song
You are absolutely right.
@@melaniefelsher4356 Third, fourth and fifth. It's in my all time top 20 and I have been around since The Beatles :)
I got to see Nazareth with Head East together back in 1976!!! Good Times!!!
Lol..you two looked like you were riding a rollercoaster reacting to the lyrics! Love it!
The drummer sings lead on this one.
That song spoke for itself
I'm your Captain/Closer to Home is one of the greatest tunes ever!
I have the 45 record of this and it is pressed on clear yellow vinyl. Collectible.
"Inside Looking Out," "Sin's a Good Man's Brother," and "Got This Thing on the Move" are some straight-up bangers. Or the classic "Some Kind of Wonderful."
What?! No video?! U guys must see this band in action..all soooo very talented & gorgeous..to boot! Ck out the video of this one 🙂🙂☮☮✌✌💕💕
If you like base try listening to another of their songs "I'm your Captain/Getting Closer".
The American Band concert was my high school graduation present to myself. Oct. 1974, Saint Paul Civic Arena, Saint Paul, MN. It's a shame you two youngsters missed out on the late 60's-early 70's music scene. You would have been right at home. Keep Rockin'.
One of the greatest bangers of all time I highly highly recommend is Mississippi Queen by Mountain!! An early
super group with Leslie West on lead guitar.
Thanks for reacting to this!! Excellent reaction!! I saw them live in 1973, 1974, and on their reunion tour in 1995. If you get a chance check out We're an American Band live from the Caught in the Act live album. 100 times better live especially with Craig Frost tearing it up on the Hammond B3 organ and Leslie speakers at the end of the song!!!
Best song by GFR: I'm Your Captain/Closer to Home.
Grand Funk RR was my first concert way back when. Bloodrock opened for them. You guys should check out some Mountain (Mississippi Queen)......or Quicksilver Messenger Service.......or Spirit (Fresh Garbage). Some great tunes. Also - Bloodrock did some great songs - D.O.A. was one of them. Love watching your channel - keep it up - brings back so many good memories.
Watching this gave me goosebumps ! Love this song. Always thought if i was in charge of a gunship helicopter going into battle, i would be blaring this on loud speakers ! Makes me happy you guys loved the song :)
"C'mon dudes!!!! Let's get it on..... And we proceeded to tear that whole town down~ We're an American band!!!"
"The funk is strong with this one. . . "
-Darth vader
nice
Inside looking out 1969live... ABSOLUTELY INCREDIBLE.. Bass is so heavy, singing is spot on, and drums are banging... One of the best live performances Ive seen.. IT ALSO HAS FUNK!
The James Gang - Funk #49 or "Walk Away" You will love either of these songs from Joe Walsh's 1st band
Singer of this song is also the drummer named Don Brewer. I heard him & his wife, Sunny Quinn on local radio show some years ago when host is very good friends with them. Sunny was also a DJ at another local radio station in West Palm Beach area. Don and Sunny live in Jupiter Florida. Don also played for another man from Michigan named Bob Seger who had his farewell tour.
Others have mentioned it but you must do the live version of "Inside Looking Out" It's 9 min plus but it goes too quick. All three members at the top of their game. You want bass? Check this one out.
New sub! Yes, this is America's tune. Never get tired of hearing it. Sweet Connie just passed this year. So did Tawney Kitaen. Not sure who is Andy or Alex but the young man on the right looks very similar to Dave Wyndorf. Now, I got you thinking, "whose that"? I am enjoying these videos. You should have had cool parents like me! You'd already know all these tunes. I'm just messing with ya. You're here now. Keep rocking!
This song has always reminded me of a couple of other classics from this era that you guys would like; "Rock n Roll Hoochie Koo" by Rick Derringer and "American Woman" by the Guess Who.
Hair of the Dog by Nazareth
Waiting for some Moody Blues !!!! How is it you have not reacted to them yet? So many great songs, so much instrumentation. Saw them at Hollywood Bowl with the Hollywood Bowl orchestra....best concert ever.
Hahahaha. Yeah. I think the driving bass is going to impress Alex. Along with everything else. I'm expecting high scores. GFR Funking rules.
Yup. I hope yall check them out more. Another banger gents.
Next, may I suggest "Some Kind of Wonderful". Banger. After that, "I'm Your Captain." More of a laid back track.
I hope you both have a great day.
Andy and Alex, try GFR's "Feeling Alright". Pretty dang funky. Not over the top Bootsy funk, but stripped down and funky!
Such a GREAT band. I first heard them in 7th-8th grade. Been a fan ever since. I'm pissed they aren't in the RRHoF. "Footstomping Music," pretty damn funky. Bass player, Mel Schacher is AWESOME.
Great choices from you guys all week, all great American stuff... I don’t know which one I loved the most... another good band from America from the 70s was a band called Mountain, I think they were an east coast band, they had lots of good songs but a real good one that has a slow burn to it but the chorus is amazing.. it’s a great song called “Nantucket Sleigh ride”.. its really something...
Yep, *American Band* is definitely a Rock n Roll party song. My FAVORITE Rock n Roll party song is *Rock and Roll Hoochie Koo* by Rick Derringer. You have got to listen to that one!!! Have Fun!!!
"Now these fine ladies, they had a plan
They was out to meet the boys in the band
They said, "Come on dudes, let's get it on!"
And we proceeded to tear that hotel down!"
My whole life I sang it as 'and we proceeded to tear that whole town down" I think I'll leave it my way in my head lol
@@rickwelch8464 Yeah man whatever works for ya!
That's the radio version. " They was out to ball the boys in the band " was on the original release.
Makes you proud and want to be with them in that hotel
Fun fact: the "....sweet sweet Connie....." mentioned in the lyrics passed away a few days ago.
Try "Heartbreaker" No way you will be disappointed!
Watch some live Grand Funk - one of the highest energy live bands ever!
Check out Boston "Something about you" or "It's a Party". Great jams!
Imagine being in a band when it came out! We gotta play that!!! This is in our current set list and never fails to have everyone in the crowd singing along and playing air guitar!
Great pick!
The Railroad, walk Like A Man, Closer To Home and many more. Yes they have fat fat bass in most of thier tunes.
They made every band proud. Sure most every band loves it. Good catch on that greatness guys.
Hey guys, if you really want funk you got a check out “inside looking out” live 1969. It’ll knock your socks off the bass is awesome.
Oh you going to love this song
1969 inside looking out . One of the best live shows ever . This is before the keyboard was added
Saw them live in the 70s best band performance out of all the bands I saw. . inside looking out (1969 3 man version)! heartbreaker live, I'm your captain live, TUNC, Foot stomping music, all before American Band. It came out when they started doing their songs in a shorter format for radio. One of the few bands were they have 2 great singers. Don sang this one usually lead singer is Mark Farner, played many instruments, self taught, wrote songs as well. I'm your captain is in 100 top rock songs. It spoke to the soldiers in Vietnam. Love this band.
You want more funk from these guys? Do Grand Funk's "Outside Looking In" video. Live version on UA-cam. AMAZING!!
I bought the 45 rpm vinyl record of this GFR classic back in the day. It was pressed on a clear translucent yellow. They did that because it was their first #1 tune. I was a senior in high school when this first came out. You really should have did a reaction to the version where they were riding motorcycles.