As an artist and creator that saw all levels of the playing field, Mark Farner's musical diversity is a matter of public record. Rolling Stone Magazine ranked "I'm Your Captain/Closer to Home" as one of the top ten classic songs of all time. Way to go Mark!!!
Great back-up Band. Hate to say it but when you have the REAL vocals & Lead guitar player and close your eyes it sounds like the REAL deal. Awesome song and performance!
i love this song, thanks for sharing this with us. i remember when i was 15 listening to this endlessly. that was 40 years ago. this song takes me back. glad to see mark farner is still rockin'.
Dude, I'm in a state-of-gladness and enthusiasm to see Mark Farner still making people happy and living his dream virtually still to this day. "The past does not equal the future" and I give the above perfomance a very favorable review because it still ROCKS and makes an impact. Plus, the modern-sound-PA from this concert kicks ass on my computer audio system! Perception equals Reality and RUclips enables tapping into joy. Peace!
We all only know MArk as Grand Funk and no one else! Your amazing Mark and thank you for all the great music KEEP PLAYING WE ALL LOVE YOU!!!! YOU ARE GRAND FUNK!!
Just saw him sat. nite (june 11th). Just AWESOME!! He came out and signed autographs afterward. Took pics w fans. Signed my shirt, and the red album, and the 1st live album. I actually remember the show, unlike the time in 71. Highly recommend for any funk fans. He played aimless lady. Never seen that.
This is the best band ever that makes me think of my brother that has passed away but he introduced me to rock and roll! We were estranged but I was able to say goodbye and still love him dearly!!! He is waiting for me as well as my parents!
The airwaves in 70' were full of this G.F.R.Tune along w/ Eric Burdon's "Spill the Wine, Free - Its allright Now, Tull- Teacher, Beatles -Let It Be, Traffic's -Barleycorn and a Host of R&B /Soul hits ,That just blasted that summer charts out of the water .Music ,powerful like this is Just too Gifted to dismiss ever..Thanks. Much for Uploading many good Memories...
And this guy is from my hometown! We may have lost GM but we still have more than all the other unknown towns in this country because these guys came from our ranks, I am proud of them.
MARK !!! THIS IS THE CAPT SPEAKING...I SAY GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY, AND THANK-YOU BROTHER FOR ALL THE GOOD MEMORIES AND AWESOME POWERFUL HOLY GHOST MUSIC THAT YOU PLAY...ARE YOU READY? JOEL CH 2:28-32...JESUS OUR MESSIAH IS SOON TO RETURN FOR THE FIRST RESURRECTION..HALLELUJAH!!! CAP PEDRO MAC
ALWAYS LOVED GFR! LOVE THIS SONG...THANX 4 POSTING...And, YES, Mark STILL LOOKS GOOOOOOOD...Yummy! ;-)) WISH SOMEONE WOULD PUT TOGETHER A ROCK CONCERT LOADED WITH BANDS FROM THIS ERA. WOULD BE GREAT, HUH? HOTLANTA WOULD BE A GOOD VENUE AND THIS SUMMER...
First 8 track I bought. , listened to this song all day long. Mark will always be Grand funk Railroad. FU. Mel and Don. Him and David Gilmore most underrated musicians ever.
Good to hear that Mark farmer gave his life to Jesus, I remember Grand Funk when I lived in Boston, Mass, in the 70´s, but is better now for him, that he is a christian man.glory to God
It' GOOD to see a great song being magnificently performed by it's original singer, player and backed up by a capable band who gets the flavor of the song and an engaged and appreciative audience. Shame about the rest of the original GFR though. Great show people.
Grat man.. sad grand Funk is not in Hall of Fame! Grand Funk is a sad sad case now.. shame on Brewer and Mel..! This proves one point HE WAS GRAND FUNK !! Keep on rockin' Mar5k WE LOVE YOU!!!
this is a blast from the past!! I grew up in a small town and never had a chance to see gfr in person. this is as good as it gets . I enjoyed it sooooo much ! Thank u
I commented on another channel about how excellent this re-do is; I'll say it again here. It really is hard to match the original; they manage to do it here. I'm glad the tradition still lives on.
gah man i had 5:20 on stuck in my head for 5+ years finally i found the song ive been searching for so long... damn my dad for listening to this type of song on a long road trip.
You're invited to see We're an American band cover by The Psychedelic Jukebox on this site. Our Tribute to GFR. This band is tight, and Mark's skills are well-honed. That drummer is jammin'like a big dog, and that vocal jam on the end is just great. Mark and the boys certainly deserve a place in the hall.
I have this album on record with my Marantz Tube Amp *given to me by my dad before he died* we blasted this so loud that my neighbor came over with a cooler full hahahah
I grew up listen to Grand Funk always been a great band should be in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame the band's not the same without Mark Farner upfront
Hmmm, I wonder what YOUR voice will sound like when you're 60 years old? People grow old, things change.. the HEART is what remains the same... and he's got that in every word he's singing...
GFRxR have 33 gold & platinum ALBUMS earned & many gold & platinum singles. They also still hold many ticket sales records. NOT being recognized by The R&R HOF is a bitch-slap to every fan who bought one of those albums or concert tickets. Sign the petition in this video's description.
Grew up on Grand Funk Railroad, how Brewer and the other stooge can claim Grand Funk Railroad without the lead singer and guitar is beyond me. I saw Three Dog Night once without Chuck and it was sad. No Mark, no Grand Funk Railroad....simple.
Sure he was apart of the band, but one must remember, a band is more than one or id soloist, two duet, three trio. Ok Mark you were apart of the band, the name he should tour and perform as Mark Farner (formerly of G F R). Like John Fogerty was sued for sounding like C C R and more. I managed local bands they fight like kids bragging about their life and teens have major attitudes.
He still has a lot left in his gas tank. A pretty good job all in all. fun to hear this great anthem of rock and roll. Especially nice to know it is now sung for Christ. we are getting closer to "home". Where do you want to build your home with? for me and my family, we will choose Christ. God BLess!
Dang this song gives me the chills, it was written as a subtle, but very real protest, to the Vietnam War. Speaking of the USS Pueblo incident though, it was recently in the news as it is the 40'th anniversary of it's capture by N. Korea, in Jan. 1968, and the ship remains in that country to this day.
@leonakita Mark Farner was, is and ALWAYS WILL BE GRAND FUNK RAILROAD!! The rest will only be wannabe's. The heart and soul of GFR came from Mark and without him, they will only be a cover band at best!
MARK!! YOU MINISTERED TO MY CRUSHED SOUL,MANY MOONS AGO!! AND I AM FOREVER GREAT FULL TO YOU..FOR GIVING ME THE WILL TO LIVE...GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR LOVED ONES...I PRAY FOR YOUR SON JESSE..POSSIBLY WITH THE NEW TECHNOLOGY EXOSKELITAL ROBOTIC DEVICES...JESSE WILL BE ABLE TO BECOME MOBILE...AND ABLE TO FUNCTION LIKE EVERYBODY ELSE...MARK I AM NOT SURE HOW FAR ALONG THEY ARE ON THIS GREAT SCIENCE..BUT IF THE GOOD LORD TARRIES..I AM SURE IT WILL COME ALONG QUICKLY...ALSO THE LIVING GOD CAN HEAL HIM ONE WAY OR THE OTHER...AGAPE AND SHALOM DAV CHAPLAIN PEDRO ROBBIE MAC GREGOR AND FAMILY GOD LOVES YOU BROTHER!!!
There can be no GFR without Mark Farner. He was the man who composed 90% of their hits!!
As an artist and creator that saw all levels of the playing field, Mark Farner's musical diversity is a matter of public record. Rolling Stone Magazine ranked "I'm Your Captain/Closer to Home" as one of the top ten classic songs of all time. Way to go Mark!!!
The got that right anyway!!!
Mark is the REAL GRAND FUNK RAILROAD. Its his song...He OWNS it !!!!!
damn. Mark still has a voice even after 40 plus years! Adam Levine and Darius. This guy is a real musician!
Great back-up Band. Hate to say it but when you have the REAL vocals & Lead guitar player and close your eyes it sounds like the REAL deal. Awesome song and performance!
Mark, you still sound and look great. Awesome band too. Thanks for the music.
Thank God Mark can still ROCK IT!! LOVE YA BROTHER!!!!!!!!!!!!
Mark F. is so cool! Great musician & overall performer. Keep on rockin!
That drummer is the best.
Mark's voice still sounds so good hasn't changed in all these years . ✌💖🙏😊🇺🇸🎸🎶
The Railroad was stellar!! I'm Your Captain is magnificent!!
Absolute Perfection! THANKS MARK FARNER!!
One of the greatest songs ever written! Mark is just incredible!
One of the greatest songs ever written, Jesus Christ is my captain ❤️
Mark as far as the nation is concerned your Gran Funk Railroad..
God Bless you brother
And the God Bless the troops
while I was really stoned I counted Mark repeating I'm getting closer to my home 26 times on the original LP version before it fades out.
i love this song, thanks for sharing this with us. i remember when i was 15 listening to this endlessly. that was 40 years ago. this song takes me back. glad to see mark farner is still rockin'.
Outstanding!! REAL greatness does NOT fade with time!
He rocked in Albany NY a few nights ago. Still got it for sure.
this guy is just great, songs that really bring me back! REAL music!!
mark farner has still got it...if anything he has gotten better...
Dude, I'm in a state-of-gladness and enthusiasm to see Mark Farner still making people happy and living his dream virtually still to this day. "The past does not equal the future" and I give the above perfomance a very favorable review because it still ROCKS and makes an impact. Plus, the modern-sound-PA from this concert kicks ass on my computer audio system! Perception equals Reality and RUclips enables tapping into joy. Peace!
Mark is the ultimate showman!
One of the Greats!!!
We all only know MArk as Grand Funk and no one else! Your amazing Mark and thank you for all the great music KEEP PLAYING WE ALL LOVE YOU!!!! YOU ARE GRAND FUNK!!
What beautiful music !! Your the best !😃💙✌🌎🎼🎵🎶🎸🎤
One of my favorite songs by GFR could listen to it over & over and IM Proud to be an American
One of the greats..........
The best music ever made
Mark farner is the greatest. Just check him OUT!!
Thee Greatest Song Ever.
Greatness!
God Bless Mark farner, thanks for the all the music brother
Just saw him sat. nite (june 11th). Just AWESOME!! He came out and signed autographs afterward. Took pics w fans. Signed my shirt, and the red album, and the 1st live album. I actually remember the show, unlike the time in 71. Highly recommend for any funk fans. He played aimless lady. Never seen that.
This is the best band ever that makes me think of my brother that has passed away but he introduced me to rock and roll! We were estranged but I was able to say goodbye and still love him dearly!!! He is waiting for me as well as my parents!
The airwaves in 70' were full of this G.F.R.Tune along w/ Eric Burdon's "Spill the Wine, Free - Its allright Now, Tull- Teacher, Beatles -Let It Be, Traffic's -Barleycorn and a Host of R&B /Soul hits ,That just blasted that summer charts out of the water .Music ,powerful like this is Just too Gifted to dismiss ever..Thanks. Much for Uploading many good Memories...
He's a little older but Mark still has it!!!
Damn, I loved them in the day...
And this guy is from my hometown! We may have lost GM but we still have more than all the other unknown towns in this country because these guys came from our ranks, I am proud of them.
You guys were great.. this song was so big at parties your voice still sounds good ...
Farner sounds great! Smokin drummer!
I still get chills when I hear Mark sing!
Magic Stuff!!!
God Speed Mark.
MARK !!! THIS IS THE CAPT SPEAKING...I SAY GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY, AND THANK-YOU BROTHER FOR ALL THE GOOD MEMORIES AND AWESOME POWERFUL HOLY GHOST MUSIC THAT YOU PLAY...ARE YOU READY? JOEL CH 2:28-32...JESUS OUR MESSIAH IS SOON TO RETURN FOR THE FIRST RESURRECTION..HALLELUJAH!!! CAP PEDRO MAC
WOW!
The REAL GRAND FUNK, with MARK FARNER!
Sounds great!
ALWAYS LOVED GFR! LOVE THIS SONG...THANX 4 POSTING...And, YES, Mark STILL LOOKS GOOOOOOOD...Yummy! ;-)) WISH SOMEONE WOULD PUT TOGETHER A ROCK CONCERT LOADED WITH BANDS FROM THIS ERA. WOULD BE GREAT, HUH? HOTLANTA WOULD BE A GOOD VENUE AND THIS SUMMER...
First 8 track I bought. , listened to this song all day long. Mark will always be Grand funk Railroad. FU. Mel and Don. Him and David Gilmore most underrated musicians ever.
Good to hear that Mark farmer gave his life to Jesus, I remember Grand Funk when I lived in Boston, Mass, in the 70´s, but is better now for him, that he is a christian man.glory to God
It' GOOD to see a great song being magnificently performed by it's original singer, player and backed up by a capable band who gets the flavor of the song and an engaged and appreciative audience. Shame about the rest of the original GFR though. Great show people.
I ADORE GRAND FUNK RAILROAD!
ME TOO!
I LISTEN GRAND FUNK 24/7 :-)
Will do themofc. Thanks for signing & also thanks to kpfqso2. I have great teenage memories of this band too. Keep Rockin' everyone!
holy shit......impressive performance.
Grat man.. sad grand Funk is not in Hall of Fame! Grand Funk is a sad sad case now.. shame on Brewer and Mel..! This proves one point HE WAS GRAND FUNK !! Keep on rockin' Mar5k WE LOVE YOU!!!
this is a blast from the past!! I grew up in a small town and never had a chance to see gfr in person. this is as good as it gets . I enjoyed it sooooo much ! Thank u
Fogerty=CCR Farner=GFRxR
Great vocalist, classic song. Thanks for posting.
Thanks fattdaddy3755...Mark Farner is the only one of the original 3 GFR band members who could "not" be replaced. You know what's going on.
God bless your hearts Music. .
One of the 'BEST' Rock Ballads ever written!!
Drummer is excellent the whole band was great as well
Very nice to see this clip posted again.
I commented on another channel about how excellent this re-do is; I'll say it again here. It really is hard to match the original; they manage to do it here. I'm glad the tradition still lives on.
OMG still sounds so good to me. Can you hear me, can you hear me?
They need to update the lyric
EVERYBODY LISTEN TO ME AND RETURN MARK'S SHIP
gah man i had 5:20 on stuck in my head for 5+ years finally i found the song ive been searching for so long... damn my dad for listening to this type of song on a long road trip.
...going up to Tanaha..Jeeping w/Helen, Linda, Cindy, Debbie Mike, Jarod, .........long time ago .....play this LOUD!!!
Still handsome as ever a great voice !! If you ever have concert let me kno3 PLEASE !! 😃❤✌
i'm getting closer to my home. i'm getting closer to my home.
Wouldn't it be great to tour and have people love you wherever you are ❤😊
as I can write to you through your website anymore.. I type in here.. happy birthday brother Mark from an italian fan.. September 29th 2009
THAT DRUMMER WAS RAISING HELL !!!!!!
@sunking2001 Mark Farner Is Grand Funk!
Sounds even better then ever before !!
You're invited to see We're an American band cover by The Psychedelic Jukebox on this site. Our Tribute to GFR.
This band is tight, and Mark's skills are well-honed. That drummer is jammin'like a big dog, and that vocal jam on the end is just great. Mark and the boys certainly deserve a place in the hall.
love this song, mark looks pretty good too, come to canada mark...
I have this album on record with my Marantz Tube Amp *given to me by my dad before he died* we blasted this so loud that my neighbor came over with a cooler full hahahah
I grew up listen to Grand Funk always been a great band should be in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame the band's not the same without Mark Farner upfront
You tell 'em @rematpac. I agree with you. I have seen GFR only once and they were great.
Hmmm, I wonder what YOUR voice will sound like when you're 60 years old? People grow old, things change.. the HEART is what remains the same... and he's got that in every word he's singing...
You are exactly right
GFRxR have 33 gold & platinum ALBUMS earned & many gold & platinum singles. They also still hold many ticket sales records. NOT being recognized by The R&R HOF is a bitch-slap to every fan who bought one of those albums or concert tickets.
Sign the petition in this video's description.
great song lovet
Grew up on Grand Funk Railroad, how Brewer and the other stooge can claim Grand Funk Railroad without the lead singer and guitar is beyond me. I saw Three Dog Night once without Chuck and it was sad. No Mark, no Grand Funk Railroad....simple.
Sure he was apart of the band, but one must remember, a band is more than one or id soloist, two duet, three trio. Ok Mark you were apart of the band, the name he should tour and perform as Mark Farner (formerly of G F R).
Like John Fogerty was sued for sounding like C C R and more. I managed local bands they fight like kids bragging about their life and teens have major attitudes.
@@livemusic8248 referr to previous message NO FARNER NO FUNK!!!!!!
You are so right.
I managed local bands, they fight, the lead has big ego, the band major attitudes the very reason we got along so well.
Awesome band!thats a nice guitar he has.
This was actually in 1999... I was there!!!
that backing band rocks!
Damn!
Best groove in rock & roll!
my 10year old daughter's favourite all-time rocksong(mine too)
Mark, Don and Mel Forever!
He still has a lot left in his gas tank. A pretty good job all in all. fun to hear this great anthem of rock and roll. Especially nice to know it is now sung for Christ. we are getting closer to "home". Where do you want to build your home with? for me and my family, we will choose Christ.
God BLess!
Dang this song gives me the chills, it was written as a subtle, but very real protest, to the Vietnam War. Speaking of the USS Pueblo incident though, it was recently in the news as it is the 40'th anniversary of it's capture by N. Korea, in Jan. 1968, and the ship remains in that country to this day.
@leonakita Mark Farner was, is and ALWAYS WILL BE GRAND FUNK RAILROAD!! The rest will only be wannabe's. The heart and soul of GFR came from Mark and without him, they will only be a cover band at best!
I like the NRG drummer too by the way. He would be good enough for GFR
its all good True !!
Amen to that brother!
Still sounds good,,, nuff said
MARK!! YOU MINISTERED TO MY CRUSHED SOUL,MANY MOONS AGO!! AND I AM FOREVER GREAT FULL TO YOU..FOR GIVING ME THE WILL TO LIVE...GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR LOVED ONES...I PRAY FOR YOUR SON JESSE..POSSIBLY WITH THE NEW TECHNOLOGY EXOSKELITAL ROBOTIC DEVICES...JESSE WILL BE ABLE TO BECOME MOBILE...AND ABLE TO FUNCTION LIKE EVERYBODY ELSE...MARK I AM NOT SURE HOW FAR ALONG THEY ARE ON THIS GREAT SCIENCE..BUT IF THE GOOD LORD TARRIES..I AM SURE IT WILL COME ALONG QUICKLY...ALSO THE LIVING GOD CAN HEAL HIM ONE WAY OR THE OTHER...AGAPE AND SHALOM DAV CHAPLAIN PEDRO ROBBIE MAC GREGOR AND FAMILY GOD LOVES YOU BROTHER!!!
I couldnt have said it better myself man! :D
that back up band is the real deal