I have mentioned this in the past on other Felder related video's but it bears repeating. My wife and I saw Felder and his band perform at a small Indian casino in northern Wisconsin several years ago. There were maybe 200 people at most in the audience. Don Felder and his band played as if they were in a packed stadium of 80,000 screaming fans. It didn't matter that there were only 200 fans in attendance, they put on an awesome performance second to none. After the show, Don Felder hung around and signed autographs and took photographs with fans. Don Felder is a class act. Thanks Don.
Hi T C, I will say the same around 2 years ago Don Felder came up to Edmonton, Alberta and play at the Indian casino name River Cree and about 300 peoples came out to see his show and we were really enjoy it. He also hung around for at least another 30 mins to chat with the fans. very humble and class.
Same for me about 11 years ago at a small club in New Hope, PA. He may not be packing stadiums like the current version of The Eagles, but it was one of the best shows I've ever attended and given the size of the venue I felt more connected to the performers. Class act, amazing performance.
It's kind of the ugly side of rock and roll when great musical talent like Mr. Felder play smaller venues and Joan Jett gets into the hall of fame 2 years before the Eagles.
Don Felder IS Hotel California. I saw the Eagles on May 22, 1977 at the Cap Center in Landover, Maryland with my wife of now 58 years. We have seen many a concert in our lives, and this one topped the bill. The opening act was Linda Ronstadt. Perhaps the best concert we ever saw , and we have seen many. This song is perhaps my favorite song of all time, love the dueling guitars, the words, the music, and the awe it left me with.
You are a very lucky man getting to see this show. I'm sure you've seen the Eagles have posted a few live songs from that very show on their UA-cam channel. Even through the screen it's very powerful, I couldn't fathom being there in person.
I agree that Hotel California would not have existed without the opening riff written by Don Felder. But the fact is that is all he contributed. He didn't write a single word. In fact the ending was all Joe Walsh!
Felder is the man behind this masterpiece. Yes, the lyrics were beautifully written, but the intro and the dueling guitars are magic. Also, Felder taught a young Tom Petty to play guitar so we also must recognize that as well. Don doesn’t get the credit he deserves.
Actually, seeing how Felder hasn't had to have a "regular working stiff type day job" in 50 plus years I do believe he does have all the credit he needs $$$$
Don Felder was and is an amazing guitarist. Would be great if Henley could honestly acknowledge Don's incredible contribution to the Eagles. I'd love to see a joint Joe Walsh and Don Felder gig.
@@BruceWax79 As we know, Boys of Summer is 90% Mike Campbell and Henley would have never even heard the tape if Tom Petty hadn't made the biggest mistake of his career (his admission), by passing on it.
@@charlie-obrien I don't know if passing on that song was Tom Petty's biggest mistake. The boys of summer reached number 5 on the charts. He also gave Stevie Nicks the song "Stop Draggin' My Heart Around". That single reached number 3 and launched Stevie's solo career helping her Bella Donna album reach number 1. If he had put that song on his own album instead of giving it to Stevie he likely would have had a number 1 album that year.
Felder deserves major credit for taking the Eagles from a " country rock " band to international mega-star rock band status. Henley may have written some incredible lyrics, but Felders guitar work is instantly recognizable from the opening notes and he also helped push Walsh to grow as an artist.
Walsh was already an established and amazing guitarist with the James Gang and as a solo artist long before he joined the Eagles. He’s the one that truly turned the band into a real rock band.
When I learned that he is the one who found THE Guitar for Jimmy Page which ended up being Jimmy's # 1 ... that is when it made me realize what a True Legend this man is .. not just with the Eagles , but as a Musician who just has a special feel for what is right and what works ..
Met him at bdl Airport in Hartford a few years back. Pink converse white pants and yellow shirt lol He zipped by and headed to get an Uber and I was like hey man just a fist bump, he was like no prob were playing the casino and you should come. I couldn't but he was soooo cool ill never forget it.❤🙏🤔🎸🎸🎸
A group of artists that formed a band in an era never to be repeated again. Everything aligned at that time to make it a wonderful world to live in and I loved every second of it. The music from that time is still played today and popular among the youth and old around the world.
There is just no beating it. I was born in 90. And can say 60-80’s were the absolute best. Still to this day no artist can hold a flame to the artists like beatles, zeppelin, floyd, stones, acdc, metallica. The list goes ON AND ON! What a time to be alive for all of that.
I went to the Hotel California tour in Houston. I was 17. I grew up in this masterful generation of the best music and I got to see most all the great bands live. What a time that was. We had no idea how lucky we were. But , thank God for You Tube and music preservation, we will never forget and we can relive those wonderful years that we took for granted.
Don Felder as a Flamenco guitarist you carved a path for me in ways that opened doors for me. You opened people up to new horizons. Thank you so much for your gift and thank God for this song. !!
Felder is brilliant but there’s probably truth in that statement. It’s hard not to get carried away with the instrument you compose on, you sort of assume the rest of the instruments and vocals will find their place. Felder had a slow progression here, not a rock guitar song, so it probably was different for a rock guitarist like him. It’s similar as to why songs composed on piano work a lot better for vocalists, because typically people aren’t playing lead on piano. Hardest to be a rhythm guitarist for many reasons, restraint is the biggest.
No other song had such effect on me the first time i heard it! can't forget that moment.. hot summer night listening to this intro and legendary solo on a low quality radio at bed side. I felt happiness, excitement and hope at the same time during all that night. It made me buy my 1st guitar! 45 years later, that feeling comes back each time our band plays it. After 45 years though, we are not able to put the same intensity and feeling that Don and Joe put in that solo!
Yeah, unfortunately for many bands the chemistry between individuals clash in ways that ends up being destructive, instead of fostering creativity through difference.
True that! He was not only a part of the writing but also the sound....but Henley never have home or any members the respect they deserved....not even to Fry
@@truemanmontfort8031 Henley merely talks as if he is the ultimate musical and lyrical authority. Glenn is really pretty worthless in the overall scheme of things other than some great lyrics, he cannot play his guitar, he isn't as good a singer as Henley, meisner, and as far as Joe, I'd personally rather hear Joe sing any song outside of the eagles than Glenn other than the eagles songs Glenn sang and that's only because that's how I got to know those songs
Yes because he gave them a rock edge and had great technical ability which Joe didn't plus the fact that I really don't like songs like peaceful easy feeling and tequila sunrise much at all
The chord progression is the genius of the song, Felder never get's enough credit, ask anyone, name an Eagles song, first one to mind will probably be Hotel California. Totally spiritual a drug for the soul.
The fills that Felder does on Lyin Eyes are pure genius. He turned a simple song into a complex masterpiece. The 1977 live version at Capital Center is amazing.
Sadly, even L.A. wasn't ghetto and full of cRap like today. Linda Rondstat, Fleetwood Mac and The Eagles defined Southern CA music in the 70s. It was country rock. Hard to believe when you compare it to the Southern CA of today.
This song is great and their most well known of course ,. but go Listen to Turn to Stone.. their Dual Leads on that Song is something on a completely different Level .
My mom has a crush on Don, so I took her to his show at Foxwoods Casino in Connecticut. I have played guitar for 35 years and my keen ear allows me to hear mistakes other people do not pick up. Don's entire band were FLAWLESS. The singing, bass playing, drumming and guitar playing were professional level. I have seen many bands over the years, but Felder's actually sounded like it was done in the studio. They were that good.
And at that time.... we took it for granted .... we were going to live forever...and ride that wave... Gee were we wrong... life is so short..... And so is such exceptional musicians and their unique sound..
Ahh too true, I heard this song at a bar my Dad played cards at . There was an old juke box there at the entrance where they posted a lookout man. That moment in time has never left me. My Dad recently passed away and my 19 year old daughter loves that song and the Eagles. Now I listen to Desperado and Tequila Sunrise. Just enjoy the times while you are able.
Yes indeed, Felder is a class act. How Henley could treat this master piece of a man like trash is beyond words. Just think of what they would accomplish today having Don Felder back in the band! But Henley is too full of himself to recognize this.
The ironic thing is....Henley is a lousy drummer. Watching him attempt a drum fill looks like he's trying to fit a square block in the round opening. Painful.
When visiting Anaheim California as a kid in the early 1970's we stayed in a really nice hotel for more than a week. Away from the rest of the hotel noise, A nice view, a big room located by the pool, it became like a favored resting spot for the family. We had to leave town for a few days and when we returned my dad asked for the same room back. He was told that it wasn't available because some rock band had destroyed it. I wonder...
This was one of the most beautiful song I think I have ever heard. I just had to learn how to play it on guitar. I did what a beautiful solo instrumental piece of music. Playing the song, finger style guitar instrumental. He is absolutely a beautiful piece of music. Thanks guys for Right Aid. Such a beautiful song.👍🏼👍🏼😁🎸🎼🎶🎵🎸❤️
The Eagles were never the same after they fired Felder. They were still fantastic musically, but I always thought they were like a car running on three wheels after he left. Don Felder is so talented, one of my biggest guitar heroes since I first heard him play when I was just a young boy back in the mid 70's.
So when Fry and Henley play rough tracks of songs they are developing and played them to to Felder and Walsh did the 2 guitarist say "hmm, this is a cluster of vocals, where do we play guitar to make it interesting?
@@6412mars yes and completely unaware of how egotistical they sound. They can never be decent human beings. Anything to point out that they were the creative genius and make it sound as if everyone else was unimportant and being done a favor being allowed to play in the band
Right. Henley and Frey are not great music writers, excellent lyricists, and the opposite with Joe and Felder. I somewhat understand when Glenn says he had some trouble determining where the vocals go if they were guitar licks as opposed to a chord progression riff since it is a rhythm based guitar riff that generally begins a song as well as being the foundation of which the tune is built around. That said, Frey never misses an opportunity to slight Felder by discrediting him and Henley in general always talks as if he is the industry expert on what is "good," music, art, poetry, literature, song lyrics and in a way that suggests that anyone looking to write a song should get his approval
This song alone probably swelled most all their heads to the point of irrational thinking. I guess it was too good and the competition too great for any one or two members to take real credit. So there you have it, a genuine collaboration.
@@skooby_doobie_doonkann3334 All due respect, I think Joe IS an excellent lyricist. Pretty Maids All In a Row, Rocky Mountain Way, Life's Been Good, Life of Illusion just to name a few. I get your point...Frye and Felder were better lyricists than Walsh. I just wanted to point out that Walsh was pretty good at laying down some words.
Seems to me Glenn Frey was trying to minimize Don Felder's guitar work and contribution to The Eagles. Apparently It was all about the money for "Mr. Frey". Old saying "the love of money is the root of all evil". Another one comes to mind. "Can't take it with you". "We" are better than "me". Don Felder has so much class ~ kimie.
Henley is incredibly money hungry too. The guy is still fighting mp3s twenty years later after every other artist gave up. He has appeared in front of congresses to get the likes of UA-cam to ban free music and he employs over 60 people to roam the internet to take down Eagles content.
Love Mr. Felder and all his music ! I would love to meet him one day !!! I'm on kidney Dialysis for my second time and his music makes me feel alive ! Thank you sir !!!
No doubt Don Felder And Walsh were the magic that brought us this beautiful infinite diamond of a song. No Felder no Hotel California. No Walsh the song would have had a totally different feel to it.
@Armando Chavez Though Walsh played terrifically on HC, Felder actually wrote and composed Walsh’s guitar parts during the beach house days and later taught the parts to him in the studio.
Got to meet Joe Walsh in Ohio once, and Don Felder just a few years later (~2018) before a concert. All I can say is Joe is just as cool and charismatic as you can imagine, as he is on stage, and Don was a very nice guy who genuinely really liked seeing his fans -- met with him one more time after the show and he shook my hand and gave me some souvenirs, asking me how I liked the show as a young guy. I've seen The Eagles live too but these guys are so much more real than all the other members combined.
Felder wrote this song twice, pretty much. Once for the electric version, and again for this one. He is a complete talent, in the likes of songwriting and the guitar, and the band was lucky to have him.
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I love how Don and that "other" guy have minimized their past band mates and turned them into evil jerks................I am sure I know who the jerks are in that band.
It’s funny to me that Joe Walsh was (and is) the most reasonable member of the band. He knew who he worked for and he knew how to collaborate without a lot of petty crap and drama. Saying a lot for a guy who lived a hard life during those days. Glad he landed on his feet and seems more grounded than ever.
Joe was a trumpet player who took up guitar because he felt he had something to say, as did many artists during the 60s. Much easier to play and sing on guitar than with trumpet.
I was,, "pressured" to attend a concert of a country band years ago Diamond Rio. My spouse and circle of friends couldn't wait to go as they were fans but I'm not a fan at all but I went for them. Well when we got their and were seated we waited for about 45 minutes. The band however was running really late, so a roadie/stage hand hooked up a CD or tape player to the bands speakers. It was the album Hotel California. I got to listen to a FANTASTIC concert that night.
Very few of the Eagles biggest hits were Frey or Henley's ideas/creations. "Take It Easy" was mostly written by Jackson Browne, "Take It To The Limit" by Randy Meisner (became #1), and of course, "Hotel California" with Don Felder's iconic guitar intro that set the tone for what became the group's "anthem", just to name several.
Take It Easy, Witchy Woman, Peaceful Easy Feeling, Desperado, Tequila Sunrise, One of These Nights, Lyin' Eyes, Take It To The Limit, Life In The Fast Lane, New Kid In Town and The Last Resort would all have been released even if Hotel California hadn't... so would hardly say it "put them on the map".
Man.. Why did they have to be such assholes to each other. I love them and I love their songs. I have huge respect for the eagles because of their legendary songs but it just makes them hard to be idolised when we get to know their true personalities. (Talking about Henley and Frey)
I played in the same band for 15 years. The relationships among the members can be even more intense than in a family. The stress of working together even when one doesn't feel like it can make most people turn into *holes.
Some say that "Hotel California" was copied or, lets say "inspired" by Jethro's "We used to know", which might possibly be true. On the other hand, "Hotel California" is an amazing song for itself and apart from the chord progression, it is a new song: The lyrics, the arrangement, the intro, the solos, it's just wonderful.
Yep…sure has a similar chord progression to Tull’s We Used To Know. Also the overall rhythm pattern has a similar cadence. That said, there is added creativity here that is unique to the Eagles, especially in their multiple guitar blends. Music has become quite the saturated field. Most songs seem to be a variation of one or more other songs. Who threw the first stone in the sound-pond conundrum at its best. Related copyright laws are insanely restrictive and out of touch with current trends. Give an artist 10 to 15 years of rights, then open source . Doing such may actually expand the creative song writing talent pool.
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WOW cassette tapes and a reel to reel...I remember those days. My sister worked in the theater doing plays and after a major play wind up the cast would have an after party and always ask me to do the music with my reel to reel. Those actors know how to party lol!!
I so wish I could hear this song with fresh ears. To hear it when it was first released must've been special. To have it shoved down your throat every other song on supposed "classic rock radio" ruined it for me long, long ago. I just shake my head in dismay when I hear young kids go, "Oh yeah I love classic rock....like "Hotel California" by The Eagles." I would much rather have these kids get excited by "A Good Feelin' To Know" by Poco!
Little did they know, this song would be played on every jukebox in every bar every day for the next three decades. Therefore training the next generation to hate it like nails on a chalkboard.
Definately, Felder was a key member of The Eagles not just for 'Hotel california' his guitar playing is different to that of Joe Walsh, do you get a fresh perspective....
I remember when The Eagles came out with their first hit. Times were changing in music and the Beatles just broke up and rock and roll and progressive rock was coming out on the scene. In my opinion, had Felder not joined and given them a edge to their sound, the band would have died by the late 70s. The band should be grateful for Felder.
@@veltonmeade1057 they definitely would not have been marketbale to the audience they are without Felder and the sound he brought. While I don't feel like Joe did as much for the sound as some people believed, having him in the group and performing his own material live definitely helped them reach a broader audience. The pre Felder material doesn't impress me a lot but that's just my personal taste. All of their stuff dating back to the first album meant a lot to American musical culture and still does because it sounded really good and still hits the ear in exactly the right spot
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I have mentioned this in the past on other Felder related video's but it bears repeating. My wife and I saw Felder and his band perform at a small Indian casino in northern Wisconsin several years ago. There were maybe 200 people at most in the audience. Don Felder and his band played as if they were in a packed stadium of 80,000 screaming fans. It didn't matter that there were only 200 fans in attendance, they put on an awesome performance second to none. After the show, Don Felder hung around and signed autographs and took photographs with fans. Don Felder is a class act. Thanks Don.
Absolutely true. He also gave guitar lessons to a young Tom Petty.
Hi T C, I will say the same around 2 years ago Don Felder came up to Edmonton, Alberta and play at the Indian casino name River Cree and about 300 peoples came out to see his show and we were really enjoy it. He also hung around for at least another 30 mins to chat with the fans. very humble and class.
Same for me about 11 years ago at a small club in New Hope, PA. He may not be packing stadiums like the current version of The Eagles, but it was one of the best shows I've ever attended and given the size of the venue I felt more connected to the performers. Class act, amazing performance.
How far north? Like Hurley or Superior? I spent a year in the U.P. Greetings from Norway!
It's kind of the ugly side of rock and roll when great musical talent like Mr. Felder play smaller venues and Joan Jett gets into the hall of fame 2 years before the Eagles.
"Cluttered with guitar licks" we live in hope that one day these tapes surface
Dear lord please
One of the most iconic dual guitar solos ever composed.
Did you know this was in fact the first time anybody ever tried the duel guitars , carazy right
I'd say THE most iconic
@@Proliphics3214 Huh? Ever hear of the Allman Brothers?
What song ?
@@Proliphics3214 Elizabeth reed? Jessica?
"cluttered with guitar riffs" ....... yea, those riffs played a major role in making you millions
Only one. lol.
Don Felder IS Hotel California. I saw the Eagles on May 22, 1977 at the Cap Center in Landover, Maryland with my wife of now 58 years. We have seen many a concert in our lives, and this one topped the bill. The opening act was Linda Ronstadt. Perhaps the best concert we ever saw , and we have seen many. This song is perhaps my favorite song of all time, love the dueling guitars, the words, the music, and the awe it left me with.
You are a very lucky man getting to see this show. I'm sure you've seen the Eagles have posted a few live songs from that very show on their UA-cam channel. Even through the screen it's very powerful, I couldn't fathom being there in person.
@@michaelangel2492 I also lived in NOVA. (Arlington). Good stuff, and great memories. Also loved going to The Birchmere on Mt. Vernon Ave..
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I agree that Hotel California would not have existed without the opening riff written by Don Felder. But the fact is that is all he contributed. He didn't write a single word. In fact the ending was all Joe Walsh!
1977 Eagles is probably very near the top end of concert perfection. Truly an experience to cherish. What an amazing memory for you and your wife!
Felder is the man behind this masterpiece. Yes, the lyrics were beautifully written, but the intro and the dueling guitars are magic. Also, Felder taught a young Tom Petty to play guitar so we also must recognize that as well. Don doesn’t get the credit he deserves.
Actually, seeing how Felder hasn't had to have a "regular working stiff type day job" in 50 plus years I do believe he does have all the credit he needs $$$$
@@kevinraabe457 financially he certainly does. However, the novice music fan fails to realize he created one of the greatest songs ever.
No question this is Felder’s song
@@lilorbielilorbie2496 who cares who taught Tom Petty ???
Don Felder is a absolute great musician but that's why he doesn't get the credit. Hes an artist.
Don Felder was and is an amazing guitarist. Would be great if Henley could honestly acknowledge Don's incredible contribution to the Eagles. I'd love to see a joint Joe Walsh and Don Felder gig.
He likes to take the credit for Boys of Summer as well
@@BruceWax79
As we know, Boys of Summer is 90% Mike Campbell and Henley would have never even heard the tape if Tom Petty hadn't made the biggest mistake of his career (his admission), by passing on it.
Don and joe used to proform before they joined the eagles, was terrible how the band treated don, he Don helped get joe off the drink probably saved.
@@charlie-obrien I don't know if passing on that song was Tom Petty's biggest mistake. The boys of summer reached number 5 on the charts. He also gave Stevie Nicks the song "Stop Draggin' My Heart Around". That single reached number 3 and launched Stevie's solo career helping her Bella Donna album reach number 1. If he had put that song on his own album instead of giving it to Stevie he likely would have had a number 1 album that year.
I'd pay to see that.
Arguably one of the greatest songs ever recorded.
Not gonna argue
Yep and then there is this ua-cam.com/video/JSfIAvxp0ME/v-deo.html
I agree
@@pierre-claudemeriot6562 ur favourite song?
and most flogged songs ever recorded
Felder deserves major credit for taking the Eagles from a " country rock " band to international mega-star rock band status.
Henley may have written some incredible lyrics, but Felders guitar work is instantly recognizable from the opening notes and he also helped push Walsh to grow as an artist.
Joe Walsh was already an Artist with his own group before the Eagles...
No one needed to help Joe Walsh...
@@frandanco6289 All musicians like to be challenged to improve their craft.
Fun fact: At one time Don Felder was Tom Petty's guitar teacher in Gainesville Florida
Wrong Walsh was already an artist
Walsh was already an established and amazing guitarist with the James Gang and as a solo artist long before he joined the Eagles. He’s the one that truly turned the band into a real rock band.
I always liked Don' Felders songs, he had an unique feel to his songs. Besides this one, "Victim Of Love" was one of his I always loved as well.
You mean the Elton John song?
@@fernetpunker No the Eagles song... Elton had one titled that as well, but completely different song
My other favorite song
Don't forget "those shoes" along with "Heavy metal" and "all of you" from the heavy metal soundtrack
Joe Walsh has to be one of the most genuine guys in Rock.
When I learned that he is the one who found THE Guitar for Jimmy Page which ended up being Jimmy's # 1 ... that is when it made me realize what a True Legend this man is .. not just with the Eagles , but as a Musician who just has a special feel for what is right and what works ..
A good soul. Never angry or too serious. Just very kind and respectful. A good person
@@jefffromjersey52 p
He credits his sobriety to a man called Charlie Tumahai of the band Herbs from New Zealand 👍
Met him at bdl Airport in Hartford a few years back. Pink converse white pants and yellow shirt lol He zipped by and headed to get an Uber and I was like hey man just a fist bump, he was like no prob were playing the casino and you should come. I couldn't but he was soooo cool ill never forget it.❤🙏🤔🎸🎸🎸
It’s a song that I never get tired of hearing. It’s just an amazing piece of music…
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Always noted how Glen and Don always made sure to label Felder's contribution to this song as just a "chord progression."
"cluttered with guitar licks" what a slight
LOL Tim Schmidt was the best player they had! More soul than Dunderhead Don by a mile!
@@72FrankR according to Felder, the demo tape, at least instrumentally, is a lot like the finished product.
@@geoffrobinson yeah it was on UA-cam for a while and did sound very close. Too bad Henley has to take down every single interesting Eagles video.
Yeah it's such bullshit, Felder's had it near finished before he showed them.
A group of artists that formed a band in an era never to be repeated again. Everything aligned at that time to make it a wonderful world to live in and I loved every second of it. The music from that time is still played today and popular among the youth and old around the world.
There is just no beating it. I was born in 90. And can say 60-80’s were the absolute best. Still to this day no artist can hold a flame to the artists like beatles, zeppelin, floyd, stones, acdc, metallica. The list goes ON AND ON! What a time to be alive for all of that.
Viet Nam. So it just depends how old you are. But yes, the music was wonderful, quite possibly the best.
I went to the Hotel California tour in Houston.
I was 17. I grew up in this masterful generation of the best music and I got to see most all the great bands live.
What a time that was.
We had no idea how lucky we were.
But , thank God for You Tube and music preservation, we will never forget and we can relive those wonderful years that we took for granted.
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Wow, these guys were just superb. Truly a collective genius.
Don Felder as a Flamenco guitarist you carved a path for me in ways that opened doors for me. You opened people up to new horizons. Thank you so much for your gift and thank God for this song. !!
"....cluttered with guitar licks..." Translation: Felder was a musical genius and I couldn't hold a candle to his level of talent.
Felder is brilliant but there’s probably truth in that statement. It’s hard not to get carried away with the instrument you compose on, you sort of assume the rest of the instruments and vocals will find their place. Felder had a slow progression here, not a rock guitar song, so it probably was different for a rock guitarist like him. It’s similar as to why songs composed on piano work a lot better for vocalists, because typically people aren’t playing lead on piano. Hardest to be a rhythm guitarist for many reasons, restraint is the biggest.
History reflects that they chose the correct song. And it was the song not cluttered with guitar licks.
@@ebenclukey7293 No, history shows that Don Felder created the perfect guitar lick.
And history shows others tried to downplay Felder's musical mastery.
@@ingleringlet-snipps3rd449 At least your not obsessed with Don Felder.
Walsh and Felder were the balls of The Eagles…Joe is still kicking ass and sounds amazing still
Joe Walsh didn’t join the Eagles. The Eagles joined him.
So proud that Joe is from my home town.
@@AP-ui7oi -Joe’s great, but Eagles would still have been amazing without him. He was the icing on the cake.
.....and still a toolshed.
@@nashmartin8768 Wa-wa-wa, we-we-we.
Don Felder......thank you forever for this masterpiece......rock 'n' roll evergreen....my parents,me and now my teenage daughter adore this song.❤️
To summarise the video, Felder is a guitar god.
Bro taught Tom petty
lol
Felder never gets enough credit
Ever seen the adult cartoon Heavy Metal?
The song that shares the same name is pure rock and roll, by Felder.
Except he isn’t. He’s a so-so player. Hundreds in every city.
No other song had such effect on me the first time i heard it! can't forget that moment.. hot summer night listening to this intro and legendary solo on a low quality radio at bed side. I felt happiness, excitement and hope at the same time during all that night. It made me buy my 1st guitar! 45 years later, that feeling comes back each time our band plays it. After 45 years though, we are not able to put the same intensity and feeling that Don and Joe put in that solo!
There are songs that just immediately take you back to our youth! This is one of them!
To me, the music of the Eagles always sounded better when Don Felder played with them.
Yeah, unfortunately for many bands the chemistry between individuals clash in ways that ends up being destructive, instead of fostering creativity through difference.
True that! He was not only a part of the writing but also the sound....but Henley never have home or any members the respect they deserved....not even to Fry
“Never had shown”....spell check!
@@truemanmontfort8031 Henley merely talks as if he is the ultimate musical and lyrical authority. Glenn is really pretty worthless in the overall scheme of things other than some great lyrics, he cannot play his guitar, he isn't as good a singer as Henley, meisner, and as far as Joe, I'd personally rather hear Joe sing any song outside of the eagles than Glenn other than the eagles songs Glenn sang and that's only because that's how I got to know those songs
Yes because he gave them a rock edge and had great technical ability which Joe didn't plus the fact that I really don't like songs like peaceful easy feeling and tequila sunrise much at all
Bob Ross is an amazing artist, apart from painting he can really sing and drum.
With a little happy drumfill here...
LOL! Hell yeah man… :::holds up lit lighter::: Bob Ross man, Bob fucking Ross…
You're funny
He was one hell of an NCO too.
@@TheArmchairrocker But he didn’t like yelling at people very much…
The chord progression is the genius of the song, Felder never get's enough credit, ask anyone, name an Eagles song, first one to mind will probably be Hotel California. Totally spiritual a drug for the soul.
He does get the checks though. And I bet that one song you can make a pretty good living off of
"We Used to Know" doesn't get enough credit 😉
Saturday night is my favorite alongside hotel california
The fills that Felder does on Lyin Eyes are pure genius. He turned a simple song into a complex masterpiece.
The 1977 live version at Capital Center is amazing.
In Latinamerica the only song known from Eagles, for most people, is Hotel California.
One of the top songs of all time. Captured the feeling of Southern California culture at the time.
Hellifornia~~
& before
Sadly, even L.A. wasn't ghetto and full of cRap like today. Linda Rondstat, Fleetwood Mac and The Eagles defined Southern CA music in the 70s. It was country rock. Hard to believe when you compare it to the Southern CA of today.
@@egmjag don't forget Warren Zevon and Jackson Browne, master songwriters and musicians.
Makes sense, I heard it's scary there and you can be easily controlled, just like in the Hotel California
Don and Joe's guitar leads in this song has got to be the greatest dual guitar lead ever.
This song is great and their most well known of course ,. but go Listen to Turn to Stone.. their Dual Leads on that Song is something on a completely different Level .
It was a magical time to be a fan of the Eagles too. Without the original lineup it’s just….not the same.
The original lineup had Bernie Leadon and Randy Meisner on guitar and bass. I think Meisner is still with them for HC.
My mom has a crush on Don, so I took her to his show at Foxwoods Casino in Connecticut. I have played guitar for 35 years and my keen ear allows me to hear mistakes other people do not pick up. Don's entire band were FLAWLESS. The singing, bass playing, drumming and guitar playing were professional level. I have seen many bands over the years, but Felder's actually sounded like it was done in the studio. They were that good.
And at that time.... we took it for granted .... we were going to live forever...and ride that wave... Gee were we wrong... life is so short..... And so is such exceptional musicians and their unique sound..
Beautiful, sad, and true.
I hear ya. I was in high school when this song came out! I'm 61 now. Where has the time gone.....
Ahh too true, I heard this song at a bar my Dad played cards at . There was an old juke box there at the entrance where they posted a lookout man. That moment in time has never left me. My Dad recently passed away and my 19 year old daughter loves that song and the Eagles. Now I listen to Desperado and Tequila Sunrise. Just enjoy the times while you are able.
As an 48 year old, did anyone else get nostalgic when that cassette gets popped into to the player?
Same age doc but since I still use cassettes, can’t say I was lol. Love the old tapes.
@@mumbles215 Ever since I switched from cassettes in the early 90s, I'm still that way with CDs instead. Take care!
I'm 25 and still remember. My truck is 1997 model so it still has a cassette player. My great uncle has his whole bedroom full of cassettes
Too right. I was checking the dials and buttons because I thought it was the same model of an old Kenwood car stereo I had in the early 80s.
I'll admit it, I reached for a pencil....
Yes indeed, Felder is a class act. How Henley could treat this master piece of a man like trash is beyond words. Just think of what they would accomplish today having Don Felder back in the band! But Henley is too full of himself to recognize this.
The ironic thing is....Henley is a lousy drummer. Watching him attempt a drum fill looks like he's trying to fit a square block in the round opening. Painful.
@@s.m.4460 BUUUUULLSHIIIIIT
Don is too busy suing 6 year olds on UA-cam who attempt to cover Hotel California
@@craigusselman546 yep.
When visiting Anaheim California as a kid in the early 1970's we stayed in a really nice hotel for more than a week. Away from the rest of the hotel noise, A nice view, a big room located by the pool, it became like a favored resting spot for the family. We had to leave town for a few days and when we returned my dad asked for the same room back. He was told that it wasn't available because some rock band had destroyed it. I wonder...
What's magical about someone so good being so humble is that it inspires people to try for themselves.
Gentleman Don, the heartbeat of the Eagles, he made the Eagles soar great guitar player
This was one of the most beautiful song I think I have ever heard. I just had to learn how to play it on guitar. I did what a beautiful solo instrumental piece of music. Playing the song, finger style guitar instrumental. He is absolutely a beautiful piece of music. Thanks guys for Right Aid. Such a beautiful song.👍🏼👍🏼😁🎸🎼🎶🎵🎸❤️
Beautifully conceived...great piece of music...All parts make the whole...not one or two by themselves...credit to them all..🤗
I saw The Eagles in Portland OR in 1976.
Every song was a hit song.
f en amazing
The Eagles were never the same after they fired Felder. They were still fantastic musically, but I always thought they were like a car running on three wheels after he left. Don Felder is so talented, one of my biggest guitar heroes since I first heard him play when I was just a young boy back in the mid 70's.
I AGREE TOTALLY!!!
So when Fry and Henley play rough tracks of songs they are developing and played them to to Felder and Walsh did the 2 guitarist say "hmm, this is a cluster of vocals, where do we play guitar to make it interesting?
😂😂😂😂👍Without music it's called poetry right? Those two! So full of themselves
@@6412mars yes and completely unaware of how egotistical they sound. They can never be decent human beings. Anything to point out that they were the creative genius and make it sound as if everyone else was unimportant and being done a favor being allowed to play in the band
Right. Henley and Frey are not great music writers, excellent lyricists, and the opposite with Joe and Felder. I somewhat understand when Glenn says he had some trouble determining where the vocals go if they were guitar licks as opposed to a chord progression riff since it is a rhythm based guitar riff that generally begins a song as well as being the foundation of which the tune is built around. That said, Frey never misses an opportunity to slight Felder by discrediting him and Henley in general always talks as if he is the industry expert on what is "good," music, art, poetry, literature, song lyrics and in a way that suggests that anyone looking to write a song should get his approval
This song alone probably swelled most all their heads to the point of irrational thinking. I guess it was too good and the competition too great for any one or two members to take real credit. So there you have it, a genuine collaboration.
@@skooby_doobie_doonkann3334 All due respect, I think Joe IS an excellent lyricist. Pretty Maids All In a Row, Rocky Mountain Way, Life's Been Good, Life of Illusion just to name a few. I get your point...Frye and Felder were better lyricists than Walsh. I just wanted to point out that Walsh was pretty good at laying down some words.
Seems to me Glenn Frey was trying to minimize Don Felder's guitar work and contribution to The Eagles. Apparently It was all about the money for "Mr. Frey". Old saying "the love of money is the root of all evil". Another one comes to mind. "Can't take it with you". "We" are better than "me". Don Felder has so much class ~ kimie.
Apparently Felder was expendable.
Album sales since solo?
Henley is incredibly money hungry too. The guy is still fighting mp3s twenty years later after every other artist gave up. He has appeared in front of congresses to get the likes of UA-cam to ban free music and he employs over 60 people to roam the internet to take down Eagles content.
@@TheSWCantina Henley won't be taking it with him either
@@jayharbison1658 How many hits have the Eagles had without Felder? None.
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Love Mr. Felder and all his music ! I would love to meet him one day !!! I'm on kidney Dialysis for my second time and his music makes me feel alive ! Thank you sir !!!
No doubt Don Felder And Walsh were the magic that brought us this beautiful infinite diamond of a song. No Felder no Hotel California. No Walsh the song would have had a totally different feel to it.
@Armando Chavez Though Walsh played terrifically on HC, Felder actually wrote and composed Walsh’s guitar parts during the beach house days and later taught the parts to him in the studio.
But henley and glenn wrote the lyrics
@@georgelennon3618 no they literally said henley and glenn wrote the lyrics
@baby jesus henley and glenn wrote it
@@φιλοσοφία-η4μ I never said they didn’t write the lyrics. I said Felder wrote all the music. All guitar parts and bass.
Got to meet Joe Walsh in Ohio once, and Don Felder just a few years later (~2018) before a concert. All I can say is Joe is just as cool and charismatic as you can imagine, as he is on stage, and Don was a very nice guy who genuinely really liked seeing his fans -- met with him one more time after the show and he shook my hand and gave me some souvenirs, asking me how I liked the show as a young guy. I've seen The Eagles live too but these guys are so much more real than all the other members combined.
Felder wrote this song twice, pretty much. Once for the electric version, and again for this one. He is a complete talent, in the likes of songwriting and the guitar, and the band was lucky to have him.
Saw them in concert right after this album came out, they were awesome.
Don Felder was the man which pushed that band, awesome performer and composer
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I got to seen Felder play at St Augustine Florida. He puts on one hell of a concert and he played along side Styx as an opening act
I saw them in Charlottesville VA a few years back. Great show.
Felder is a genius and a great human being
I can still remember the first time I heard Hotel California, I was in the Air Force stationed on Crete Greece. 1977 BLOWN AWAY. CLASSIC. !!!!
Can't believe it only took 2:12 to make one of the greatest songs ever
🎼 TIMELESS ESSENTIAL CLASSIC 🎶
This song still gives me goosebumps every time. Always has Always will.
I LOVE IT SO MUCH.
Both Felder and Walsh playing that Solo at the end of Hotel California is just awesome.
Yes guys ...became a great legend....thks u for giving this song .it will be here until end of time..ever..
Felder will never be forgotten. Their largest hit was created by Felder. Thanks to Don Felder.
Twice, as well. Once for the electric version, and again for this one. Genius.
You could’ve fit at least 2 more “Felders” in that comment.
right up there with rhapsody, stairway and dark side of the moon. A true legend of a song
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This is master piece, it will last forever...... Thanks for sharing..
Don Felder is to the Eagles, like Mick Taylor is to the Stones. Their unique and distinguished guitar sound made the BIG difference.
I thought Don actually wrote songs, no?
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One of the GREATEST Albums of all time
What a classic miss those guys i never got to there concerts but always enjoyed them on the radio
I love how Don and that "other" guy have minimized their past band mates and turned them into evil jerks................I am sure I know who the jerks are in that band.
Joe Walsh checking out a used Fender Strat. Nowadays an unplayed relic gets people excited! How times have changed!
That Strat was VERY used. Look at the buckle rash! I think they're at Gruhn Guitars in Nashville.
It’s funny to me that Joe Walsh was (and is) the most reasonable member of the band. He knew who he worked for and he knew how to collaborate without a lot of petty crap and drama. Saying a lot for a guy who lived a hard life during those days. Glad he landed on his feet and seems more grounded than ever.
I'm sure he was pretty happy at the time, not too many guys were being actively pursued by Stevie Nicks, imo the hottest chick on the 70s music scene.
Joe was a trumpet player who took up guitar because he felt he had something to say, as did many artists during the 60s. Much easier to play and sing on guitar than with trumpet.
Felder was brought into the band as a full partner, not a hired hand. Get your head out of Henley's butt.
This great song is timeless, & priceless !! Wonderful memories
One of the most iconic songs of all times.
This song sounded great the first time, it still sounds good today and tomorrow.
Guitar solo. Greatest guitar chemistry ever in the history of rock n roll. ❤️🙏🙏🙏
This lady speaks the truth !
I was,, "pressured" to attend a concert of a country band years ago Diamond Rio. My spouse and circle of friends couldn't wait to go as they were fans but I'm not a fan at all but I went for them. Well when we got their and were seated we waited for about 45 minutes. The band however was running really late, so a roadie/stage hand hooked up a CD or tape player to the bands speakers. It was the album Hotel California. I got to listen to a FANTASTIC concert that night.
Very few of the Eagles biggest hits were Frey or Henley's ideas/creations. "Take It Easy" was mostly written by Jackson Browne, "Take It To The Limit" by Randy Meisner (became #1), and of course, "Hotel California" with Don Felder's iconic guitar intro that set the tone for what became the group's "anthem", just to name several.
Witchy Woman, Desperado, Tequila Sunrine, One of These Nights, Lyin Eyes, New Kid in Town...yes, very few...
Hotel California is my guitar playing 6yo’s favourite song that he plays on loop 24/7.
Felder ... a genius.
Hotel California, A timeless song 👍🏆.
they will be playing it a 1000 years from now......if mankind still exists
...and then we kicked Felder out of the band. Thanks for the song, buddy!
I may have not heard this song in the mid seventies but like most people this song left a deep impression on me and I will cherish forever.
One of the best songs off one of the best albums by one of the best groups ever!
That cassette player is cool, load it like an 8 track cassette. I love retro stereo tech. These background info clips on songs’ origins is awesome
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Yeah that cluttered up song put the eagles on the map. Thank you Don Felder.
Take It Easy, Witchy Woman, Peaceful Easy Feeling, Desperado, Tequila Sunrise, One of These Nights, Lyin' Eyes, Take It To The Limit, Life In The Fast Lane, New Kid In Town and The Last Resort would all have been released even if Hotel California hadn't... so would hardly say it "put them on the map".
Loves the Eagles and Hotel California is a classic 🤩
Man.. Why did they have to be such assholes to each other. I love them and I love their songs. I have huge respect for the eagles because of their legendary songs but it just makes them hard to be idolised when we get to know their true personalities. (Talking about Henley and Frey)
The plagiarism too.
@@portcullis5622 Balls.
@@vinniemoran7362 No, not balls (or indeed any other kind of dance). I said plagiarism.
Agree, great band but terrible actitude with Felder
I played in the same band for 15 years. The relationships among the members can be even more intense than in a family. The stress of working together even when one doesn't feel like it can make most people turn into *holes.
This song always brings back such awesome memories and a million emotions.
Don Felder...class act!!!
Some say that "Hotel California" was copied or, lets say "inspired" by Jethro's "We used to know", which might possibly be true.
On the other hand, "Hotel California" is an amazing song for itself and apart from the chord progression, it is a new song: The lyrics, the arrangement, the intro, the solos, it's just wonderful.
Yep…sure has a similar chord progression to Tull’s We Used To Know. Also the overall rhythm pattern has a similar cadence. That said, there is added creativity here that is unique to the Eagles, especially in their multiple guitar blends. Music has become quite the saturated field. Most songs seem to be a variation of one or more other songs. Who threw the first stone in the sound-pond conundrum at its best. Related copyright laws are insanely restrictive and out of touch with current trends. Give an artist 10 to 15 years of rights, then open source . Doing such may actually expand the creative song writing talent pool.
That kind of descending chord pattern is quite common, it's about how you embellish it.
@@hawaiianstarman I absolutely agree with you! Thanks!
@@lucasoheyze4597 as said by Joseph Mina, no one invents anything new nowadays.
The difference might possibly be in the arrangement.
Essa canção é a canção que tem o solo musical mais lindo que os meus ouvidos já ouviram.
This will always be my favorite song❤️
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Respect for Felder, No Respect for Henley.
Please, tell me why??
Henley is a musical genius no doubt. But he toured with his own personal bed mattress. A guy like that has to be a butthole. He is VERY arrogant.
WOW cassette tapes and a reel to reel...I remember those days. My sister worked in the theater doing plays and after a major play wind up the cast would have an after party and always ask me to do the music with my reel to reel. Those actors know how to party lol!!
greatest song made
It’s alright I guess
this and stairway as overplayed as it is. is a incredibly written song
No.......it's pretty good tho.......
Henley played so-so drums. Sang so-so. But he's the HERO, just ask him.
I so wish I could hear this song with fresh ears. To hear it when it was first released must've been special. To have it shoved down your throat every other song on supposed "classic rock radio" ruined it for me long, long ago. I just shake my head in dismay when I hear young kids go, "Oh yeah I love classic rock....like "Hotel California" by The Eagles." I would much rather have these kids get excited by "A Good Feelin' To Know" by Poco!
Who just wants to see more of Joe and Don guitar shopping!?!?
I think Don Felder is an awesome guitar player.
Many generations live this song.
One of the best songs ever recorded
Little did they know, this song would be played on every jukebox in every bar every day for the next three decades. Therefore training the next generation to hate it like nails on a chalkboard.
Because it was something great
Felder's the man.
Give him that
CREDIT
Definately, Felder was a key member of The Eagles not just for 'Hotel california' his guitar playing is different to that of Joe Walsh, do you get a fresh perspective....
Felder was way better than Joe. The two of them together were great because their style was way different but excellent chemistry
I remember when The Eagles came out with their first hit. Times were changing in music and the Beatles just broke up and rock and roll and progressive rock was coming out on the scene. In my opinion, had Felder not joined and given them a edge to their sound, the band would have died by the late 70s. The band should be grateful for Felder.
@@veltonmeade1057 they definitely would not have been marketbale to the audience they are without Felder and the sound he brought. While I don't feel like Joe did as much for the sound as some people believed, having him in the group and performing his own material live definitely helped them reach a broader audience. The pre Felder material doesn't impress me a lot but that's just my personal taste. All of their stuff dating back to the first album meant a lot to American musical culture and still does because it sounded really good and still hits the ear in exactly the right spot
@@skooby_doobie_doonkann3334 get a pair of ears
Felder & Walsh=musical GOLD.
Thank you,Don Felder and Joe Walsh.
Well Felder wrote it.
One of my favorite songs of all time. Those lyrics.....
What about those lyrics? Henley was digging deep to try to match brilliant music. "Tiffany twisted, Mercedes bends" Just obscure Laurel Canyon slang