Probably the greatest live performance in rock history. The crazy thing is that they played like this for three hours almost ever night. Great reaction Gals!!
They Sold Out Shea Stadium faster than the Beatles ! Check out their performances from that concert here on RUclips Heartbreaker I'm Your Captain/Closer to Home
Grand Funk Railroad is a great American rock band who achieved their peak in popularity during the 1970's. "I'm Your Captain (Closer to Home)" is one of my favorites. But they had a lot of great hits such as "We're An American Band", "The Loco-Motion", "Walk Like A Man", "Shinin' On", "Some Kind Of Wonderful", "Bad Time" etc.
Rock from this era has unreal gems like this in spades, Grand Funk being A great example of making compelling music that stands the test of time. Modern viewers confirm just what we knew right away as all this was happening, we were witnessing forever music that appeals to almost any generation, race or ethnic group, does not matter, this music conquers all. Enjoy! 🎵🎸🎤🎶
I'm in grandma's generation. I love GFR. Remember, this is a 3 piece band. No studio effects. No tricks. Just funky, soulful rock and roll. The bass player is killing it. He's driving thus song. Great reaction! Thanks!
Lucky and Old enough for GFR to be My Very First Live Concert to attend. Ended up seeing them 3 times through the early and mid 70's. They were the epitome of Live Bands.
😂 I grew up in Detroit. This was my band. I met Don (the drummer) at the 1969 Pop Music Festival, at Olympia Stadium. I saw that Death Star Afro walking towards me and ran over to saw hello. I was 12 years old! 😂
Thank you all...I was lucky to see these these guys and so many other icons in the 60's and 70's, it makes me smile to see two more generations enjoy them as well. The most memorable time I saw them (Three Dog Night is a refernce to how many dogs it takes to stay warm on a winters night) was during a blizzard in Springfield, Ma., (1972 or 3) the concert cancelled but about 100 or so of us made it and were seated so...the guys came out said nobody's going anywhere tonight, so c'mon down front...we're gonna jam. From Janis to Skynard, Outlaws (name it)...the night was epic.words fail even today. Keep looking to the live sessions, that's the standard...not the studio
Saw them in concert in Seattle in 1971, absolutely fantastic entertainers, and so much sound from just 3 people, this song was one of those played in that concert
These guys were 18 (Mel on bass), 19 (Don on drums) and 21 (Mark on lead guitar) when this video was made. Maybe the best live performance ever recorded on You Tube.
GFR was Hard Rock, American style. "Loneliness," "Paranoid," "Heartbreaker," "I can feel Him in the Moring" (especially poignant with kids giving their version of God, before the song kicks in), "I'm your Captain," and many others. First time here. I enjoyed it.
Love the excitement of several generations of listeners enjoying legendary rock and roll from my high school years. Grand Funk represents what we called the quintessential Power Trio of that era. Especially enjoyed the look on the face of the youngest of your family. My generation and I had that same look on our faces at her age back in 1969. Enjoy and rock on.
Their early stuff is their best. Their Caught In The Act album has all good songs. T. N. U. C., Black Licorice, Footstomping Music, I’m Your Captain/Closer To Home, etc are great to listen to.
I saw them as a junior in High School, that was the day I grew my hair out! 🤷🏻♂️ now I am 71, and bald! Great American Band...Iconic! 😎🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
Grand Funk RR takes their name from an actual Railroad that ran through Michigan and Ohio (they are from Flint, Michigan) the Grand Trunk Western RR.. my older brother took me to see them in concert at Cobo Arena in Detroit just before I left for Vietnam in April 1971.. great concert and performers..
I saw them live in 1971 and they killed it. They put so much energy on the stage it was amazing. They are probably best know for the songs "I'm an American Band ", and "I'm Your Captain".
Love watching 3 generations of women learn/review the 60's through 80's. I saw nearly every band multiple times. Love the joy evident in Mom & daughter. Not sure exactly how LuLu takes it, but love to hear her takes.
Yaaaaay!! One of my all-time fave groups❤ Saw them in concert back in the early 70s😊 'locomotion' is a good song choice. And, my arms would be DEAD from drumming 😮
Love your reaction to Grand Funk Railroad, they are one of my favorite bands of all time. They were huge in the late 60s to the mid 70s. Mark Farner, the lead singer and lead guitar player, is my favorite front man. He could do it all. I recommend Heartbreaker live 1974 by them next.
Loved your reaction to Grand Funk. You guys are great. They came out of nowhere in late 68 to early 69 and just blew up, and started selling out all over the world. Everybody wanted to see them. Their trademark was they played so loud and heavy. They constantly upstaged other bands, including Led Zeppelin. They were the it band for many years. You got to check out they're legendary 1971 Shea stadium concerts. It's incredible. Try :"I'm your captain" &"Paranoid" Love your show girls!! 🔥🔥🔥
Glad to see your appreciation for this!! I was fortunate to see them live in 1972 and 1974, and again on their reunion tour in the 90s. I worked in the concert business for 23 years, and definitely have to say that they were amazing live!! You should definitely check out their song "We're An American Band"!!!
GFR originated in my hometown of Flint, Michigan. Their name is a take on the name of the rail system that runs through the area, Grand Trunk. There is a rail bridge that to this day, within days, gets the name changed on it whenever it is repainted from Grand Trunk Railroad to Grand Funk Railroad.
Hello Trio, I'm glad that you found Grand Funk. This music is from their " Red Album ". I tell you if memory serves this sounds like the album and they lifted it from this performance onto their studio album. Grand Funk Railroad knew how to " whip it out - ( Frank Zappa) " and play their music in a live setting. " Hey! " - Kyoto Tachibana Senior High School Brass Band Club
This performance was recorded in Hershey, PA at the Hershey Community Center by WITF-TV channel 33 (PBS station) in 1969 for their show titled "The Show". There were only a few handfuls of people watching it live.
The Drummer sings lead vocals in We're An American Band, which is one of their most popular songs. GFR killed it in this performance. The Bass player was 18 or 19, and the other two were 20 or 21 years old here.
This was a cover tune, that a few years before a British band called The Animals had recorded! The music critics hated these guys, but THE PEOPLE loved them! I saw them in 1971 with another band i really LIKED, called BLOODROCK!! Bloodrock was a new band, and touring with GFR. A really good concert!!
I grew up an hour and a half from Detroit, in Canada, during these days! I’m close to 70 now, but I saw Grand Funk Railroad 4 times! The MC5, Bob Seger and many of the 60’s/70’s Mowtown acts! I’m grateful I grew up in such a crazy time for music! Looong before social media. When what “people liked” was organic. Peace
First time watching you all. I'm with the lady on the right, I had heard of GFR but didn't know any of their songs, or thought I didn't but I'd heard American Band before. I'm 63 and this is the best live performance I've ever seen. Love it. Love your alls reaction....very well done.
Notice Mark Farner's guitar which was a Musicraft Messenger guitar which was ahead of it's time with an aluminum neck, stereo outputs and a special fuzz circuit that gave it a special sound. It was a hollow body electric guitar which Mark stuffed with foam rubber and taped over the front openings with masking tape to reduce feedback since he played so loud. In the viedeo you can clearly see the masking tape on the front.
These guys were huge in the early 70s. In fact, they matched The Beatles in performing before a sell-out crowd at Shea Stadium. Except that it took The Beatles three weeks to sell out. Grand Funk did it in three hours!
The Beatles took 5 weeks to sell-out Shea stadium , and Grand Funk sold it out in 3 days. Grand Funk sold-out MSG in less than 2 hours. They added a second show and it sold-out in 4 hrs. GFR sold-out MSG TWICE in less than 6 hrs. Without calling to put on your Credit card or stopping at Strawberry's.
The first rovk band ln the world fromUSA..even the beetles n led zeppelin gets boooo from the fans after this bang started the concert..so give this play in the last concert ..because too powerfulllll..❤❤❤
You mentioned their name. They actually came up with their name from the Grand Trunk Western Railroad that went through their hometown of Flint, Michigan. They came up “Grand Funk Railroad. Here’s the kicker! The genre of “Funk” music didn’t even exist yet.
I lived about 60 miles from where these dudes were from. The railroad cars belonged to a company named Grand Trunk. I saw it on the rail cars every day.
it was great watching you ladies listen to GFR for the first time. my wife (81 years young) also watched this with me. she hadn't heard of them either. i am 73 and they were one of my favorites. you must listen to more GFR.
Another great live performance from Grand funk railroad is their 1972 performance of heartbreaker. It's one of my favorite songs from them. I think you might like it too.
I saw GFR in concert back in the early 70's. I couldn't believe there were only 3 band members producing all that sound. You should review "I'm Your Captain/Closer to Home". It's a completely different style of song which demonstrates the versatility of this band.
Recorder at a PBS station in Harrisburg Pennsylvania in 1969. I saw them 2 times at the Harrisburg Pennsylvania farm show arena, they were fantastic! Review Chicago 25 or 6 to 4. I've been to at least 15 Chicago concerts, the late Terry Kath was an incredible lead guitarist, trust me you'll like it.
I have experienced this music since 1960. I’m so glad you are introducing it your followers, this were called underground music because the regular stations were afraid their conservative listeners and sponsors were would turn out. There are thousands of band that plaid great musicians c I’ll be glad they get ve yes u a play pie that will ll not nock your clothes oft. Thank you and keep it up ✌️☮️🕊️
Keep in mind that at the time of this recording the oldest guy on stage was either 21 or 22 years old. They sold out Shea stadium faster than the Beatles. 😮
They have more live material like this which would be a good follow up. Check out Grand funk railroad live 1974. Just some of the songs would be, Footstompin' Music , Rock & Roll Soul, Heartbreaker, Shinin' On, The Loco-Motion . Also check out their video for the song "We're an American Band".
Probably the greatest live performance in rock history. The crazy thing is that they played like this for three hours almost ever night. Great reaction Gals!!
They Sold Out Shea Stadium faster than the Beatles !
Check out their performances from that concert here on RUclips
Heartbreaker
I'm Your Captain/Closer to Home
Mark Farner - such a badass performer !!! Underrated for sure !!!
Grand Funk Railroad is a great American rock band who achieved their peak in popularity during the 1970's. "I'm Your Captain (Closer to Home)" is one of my favorites. But they had a lot of great hits such as "We're An American Band", "The Loco-Motion", "Walk Like A Man", "Shinin' On", "Some Kind Of Wonderful", "Bad Time" etc.
From An American Band on the went downhill, imho.
I don't care who you are, when it gets to the first part where Mark and Don are trading vocal parts, you start smiling...Super infectious groove...
That is known as "call and response."
I played Grand Funk in a rock band in 1969 -
i was in high school that year.
Rock from this era has unreal gems like this in spades, Grand Funk being A great example of making compelling music that stands the test of time. Modern viewers confirm just what we knew right away as all this was happening, we were witnessing forever music that appeals to almost any generation, race or ethnic group, does not matter, this music conquers all. Enjoy! 🎵🎸🎤🎶
I'm in grandma's generation. I love GFR. Remember, this is a 3 piece band. No studio effects. No tricks. Just funky, soulful rock and roll. The bass player is killing it. He's driving thus song. Great reaction! Thanks!
Thanks for watching!
Lucky and Old enough for GFR to be My Very First Live Concert to attend.
Ended up seeing them 3 times through the early and mid 70's.
They were the epitome of Live Bands.
😂 I grew up in Detroit. This was my band. I met Don (the drummer) at the 1969 Pop Music Festival, at Olympia Stadium. I saw that Death Star Afro walking towards me and ran over to saw hello. I was 12 years old! 😂
Awesome
Thank you all...I was lucky to see these these guys and so many other icons in the 60's and 70's, it makes me smile to see two more generations enjoy them as well. The most memorable time I saw them (Three Dog Night is a refernce to how many dogs it takes to stay warm on a winters night) was during a blizzard in Springfield, Ma., (1972 or 3) the concert cancelled but about 100 or so of us made it and were seated so...the guys came out said nobody's going anywhere tonight, so c'mon down front...we're gonna jam.
From Janis to Skynard, Outlaws (name it)...the night was epic.words fail even today.
Keep looking to the live sessions, that's the standard...not the studio
That sounds so cool.
I bought my first album by them in 1969. Also saw them in concert at the The Forum in LA. You might also like FootStompin Music.
Saw them in concert in Seattle in 1971, absolutely fantastic entertainers, and so much sound from just 3 people, this song was one of those played in that concert
These guys were 18 (Mel on bass), 19 (Don on drums) and 21 (Mark on lead guitar) when this video was made. Maybe the best live performance ever recorded on You Tube.
GFR was Hard Rock, American style. "Loneliness," "Paranoid," "Heartbreaker," "I can feel Him in the Moring" (especially poignant with kids giving their version of God, before the song kicks in), "I'm your Captain," and many others.
First time here. I enjoyed it.
Love the excitement of several generations of listeners enjoying legendary rock and roll from my high school years. Grand Funk represents what we called the quintessential Power Trio of that era. Especially enjoyed the look on the face of the youngest of your family. My generation and I had that same look on our faces at her age back in 1969. Enjoy and rock on.
Their early stuff is their best. Their Caught In The Act album has all good songs. T. N. U. C., Black Licorice, Footstomping Music, I’m Your Captain/Closer To Home, etc are great to listen to.
I saw them as a junior in High School, that was the day I grew my hair out! 🤷🏻♂️ now I am 71, and bald! Great American Band...Iconic! 😎🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
Grand Funk RR takes their name from an actual Railroad that ran through Michigan and Ohio (they are from Flint, Michigan) the Grand Trunk Western RR.. my older brother took me to see them in concert at Cobo Arena in Detroit just before I left for Vietnam in April 1971.. great concert and performers..
Still does. I'm only a few feet from the tracks.
Great 3 man band from Flint, Michigan.. I grew up with this band.. One of my favorites..!
I saw them live in 1971 and they killed it. They put so much energy on the stage it was amazing. They are probably best know for the songs "I'm an American Band ", and "I'm Your Captain".
It's nice to see three ladies of different generations appreciate one of the greatest live performances ever. Love the Southern accents too. :-)
Glad you enjoyed it
Love watching 3 generations of women learn/review the 60's through 80's. I saw nearly every band multiple times. Love the joy evident in Mom & daughter. Not sure exactly how LuLu takes it, but love to hear her takes.
Yaaaaay!! One of my all-time fave groups❤
Saw them in concert back in the early 70s😊
'locomotion' is a good song choice. And, my arms would be DEAD from drumming 😮
Love your reaction to Grand Funk Railroad, they are one of my favorite bands of all time. They were huge in the late 60s to the mid 70s. Mark Farner, the lead singer and lead guitar player, is my favorite front man. He could do it all. I recommend Heartbreaker live 1974 by them next.
Amazing band. Greatest live show I've been to. Saw them 3 times.
Loved your reaction to Grand Funk. You guys are great. They came out of nowhere in late 68 to early 69 and just blew up, and started selling out all over the world. Everybody wanted to see them. Their trademark was they played so loud and heavy. They constantly upstaged other bands, including Led Zeppelin. They were the it band for many years.
You got to check out they're legendary 1971 Shea stadium concerts. It's incredible.
Try :"I'm your captain" &"Paranoid"
Love your show girls!! 🔥🔥🔥
Thank you! We added them to our list.
Glad to see your appreciation for this!! I was fortunate to see them live in 1972 and 1974, and again on their reunion tour in the 90s. I worked in the concert business for 23 years, and definitely have to say that they were amazing live!! You should definitely check out their song "We're An American Band"!!!
Added!
The lead singer, mark farner became a Christian in the 80s. They had a big hit called locomotion. Also American band.
Flint, Mich.'s favorite sons. Big fans of theirs back in the day. Early albums were great and full of energy.
GFR originated in my hometown of Flint, Michigan. Their name is a take on the name of the rail system that runs through the area, Grand Trunk. There is a rail bridge that to this day, within days, gets the name changed on it whenever it is repainted from Grand Trunk Railroad to Grand Funk Railroad.
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Hello Trio, I'm glad that you found Grand Funk. This music is from their " Red Album ". I tell you if memory serves this sounds like the album and they lifted it from this performance onto their studio album. Grand Funk Railroad knew how to " whip it out - ( Frank Zappa) " and play their music in a live setting. " Hey! " - Kyoto Tachibana Senior High School Brass Band Club
This performance was recorded in Hershey, PA at the Hershey Community Center by WITF-TV channel 33 (PBS station) in 1969 for their show titled "The Show". There were only a few handfuls of people watching it live.
And everyone of those few handfuls of people, will remember that performance until the day they leave this Life.
They were 18, 20, and 21 here. Let that sink in for a minute. Saw them in '71 - ears rang for 2 1/2 days. Great concert.
The Drummer sings lead vocals in We're An American Band, which is one of their most popular songs. GFR killed it in this performance. The Bass player was 18 or 19, and the other two were 20 or 21 years old here.
one of the best all-time bands !! Saw them twice in '71... Always closed the show with this song. K-I-L-L-E-D !! Shame on you, R&R HOF !!
This was a cover tune, that a few years before a British band called The Animals had recorded! The music critics hated these guys, but THE PEOPLE loved them! I saw them in 1971 with another band i really LIKED, called BLOODROCK!! Bloodrock was a new band, and touring with GFR. A really good concert!!
I saw that combined show ih Houston in 1971 - blew me away
I grew up an hour and a half from Detroit, in Canada, during these days! I’m close to 70 now, but I saw Grand Funk Railroad 4 times! The MC5, Bob Seger and many of the 60’s/70’s Mowtown acts!
I’m grateful I grew up in such a crazy time for music! Looong before social media. When what “people liked” was organic.
Peace
Don Brewer is Bob Segers drummer. He is playing the drums on " Old time rock & roll " .
First time watching you all. I'm with the lady on the right, I had heard of GFR but didn't know any of their songs, or thought I didn't but I'd heard American Band before. I'm 63 and this is the best live performance I've ever seen. Love it. Love your alls reaction....very well done.
They were terrific live. I saw them 3 times between 69 and 71. They were hated by the critics but loved by the fans,
Notice Mark Farner's guitar which was a Musicraft Messenger guitar which was ahead of it's time with an aluminum neck, stereo outputs and a special fuzz circuit that gave it a special sound. It was a hollow body electric guitar which Mark stuffed with foam rubber and taped over the front openings with masking tape to reduce feedback since he played so loud. In the viedeo you can clearly see the masking tape on the front.
Work all day, making up nickel bags...A little freak culture shout out for the kids...Heh...
These guys were huge in the early 70s. In fact, they matched The Beatles in performing before a sell-out crowd at Shea Stadium. Except that it took The Beatles three weeks to sell out. Grand Funk did it in three hours!
The Beatles took 5 weeks to sell-out Shea stadium , and Grand Funk sold it out in 3 days. Grand Funk sold-out MSG in less than 2 hours. They added a second show and it sold-out in 4 hrs. GFR sold-out MSG TWICE in less than 6 hrs. Without calling to put on your Credit card or stopping at Strawberry's.
The first rovk band ln the world fromUSA..even the beetles n led zeppelin gets boooo from the fans after this bang started the concert..so give this play in the last concert ..because too powerfulllll..❤❤❤
Their from Flint Michigan . First hear them in1969 . The only way to play Grand Funk Railroad is LOUD . !!!!
You mentioned their name. They actually came up with their name from the Grand Trunk Western Railroad that went through their hometown of Flint, Michigan. They came up “Grand Funk Railroad. Here’s the kicker! The genre of “Funk” music didn’t even exist yet.
Wow
We're an American Band is an awesome song by them!
Nana will remember their version of "locomotion" and she'll also remember the song "we're an American band "
Grand Funk was huge back in the day...awesome band...yea...the drummer's hair had it's own zip code.
Drummer went all Bobby Brady on those drums!
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Rock on Lulu ! The future of music is bright with young ones like this.
I love this, this was their best performance ever.
First concert i ever saw was GFR & DOA. 1969 Salt Lake City, Utah. The place was packed from the floor to the rafters. $10.00 for a ticket.
I lived about 60 miles from where these dudes were from. The railroad cars belonged to a company named Grand Trunk. I saw it on the rail cars every day.
To watch a reaction by three generations was so great. This was such a good song and video. Thank you.
it was great watching you ladies listen to GFR for the first time. my wife (81 years young) also watched this with me. she hadn't heard of them either. i am 73 and they were one of my favorites. you must listen to more GFR.
Thank you! We will be doing more GFR.
Another great live performance from Grand funk railroad is their 1972 performance of heartbreaker. It's one of my favorite songs from them. I think you might like it too.
The old girl is rockin out!!
Nana Remembers, she just doesn't want to cop to it!
One of my favorites from the 60s, Yes, do I'm your captain/ studio version
Great job Ladies!!! I love that the youngest Lady was really digging the vibe and sound like a shovel.
Thanks for listening
@@KathyLuluandDonna I'll look forward to future reaction s.
I saw GFR in concert back in the early 70's. I couldn't believe there were only 3 band members producing all that sound. You should review "I'm Your Captain/Closer to Home". It's a completely different style of song which demonstrates the versatility of this band.
That's a lot of music for three guys
I grew up with this music. It was a beautiful time.
The production is crazy. I watch videos of 80's bands that look like were made in the 20's. I don't know who filmed this but great job!!
All three had their own reactions. All smiles watching!
Thank you
I saw them do this song in 1970...my first concert.
Awesome first concert.
How they are not in the rock and roll hall of fame is a complete joke. This band was awesome back in the day
Because the RRHoF is a joke.
I enjoyed watching the youngster get into this one from my hometown band. Rock on!
Thanks
One of my all time favorite bands!
You really need to do their song "Some Kind Of Wonderful" - you'll LOVE it !!! 👍🌼
Just noticed the lead singer/guitarist Mark Farner has a hair style similar to you three ladies. Good review!
GFR are from Flint, MI. The name is a play on a bridge near their stomping grounds. Grand Trunk Railroad.
Drummers hair 👍
Bass is killing it!
The boys from Flint, MI. Mark, Don, and Mel. Grand Funk Railroad...
I’m 72 and saw them in concert in New Orleans the very early 70’s. I believe it was 71 or 72. The music was cranked.
The guitarist/singer is very religious now and was coming to bible study at my friend`s house in Texas in the 90s.
A truly great band!
Mark Farner was in his prime 1969
Yet to see a better performance ,,,thanks for the memories!
Foot stomping music, some kind of wonderful, Feelin alright, I’m your captain, American band. These are some of their songs you need to react to.
Recorder at a PBS station in Harrisburg Pennsylvania in 1969. I saw them 2 times at the Harrisburg Pennsylvania farm show arena, they were fantastic!
Review Chicago 25 or 6 to 4.
I've been to at least 15 Chicago concerts, the late Terry Kath was an incredible lead guitarist, trust me you'll like it.
These guys were KIDS for this performance! Think about the home video (style) of "We're an American Band" as your next one.
I have experienced this music since 1960. I’m so glad you are introducing it your followers, this were called underground music
because the regular stations were afraid their conservative listeners and sponsors were would turn out. There are thousands of band that plaid great musicians c I’ll be glad they get ve yes u a play pie that will ll not nock your clothes oft. Thank you and keep it up ✌️☮️🕊️
Mean Mistreater , with a Live Orchestra 1997 Concert in Detroit...
What gets me the most is the Rock & Roll Hall of "SHAME" doesn't see them good enough to let them in !
Keep in mind that at the time of this recording the oldest guy on stage was either 21 or 22 years old. They sold out Shea stadium faster than the Beatles. 😮
WHEW! MAGIC!
Nana knows a nickle bag is.
I'm glad Lulu is getting to see this
We're an American Band is a song that got them continuous airplay.
Grandma was really into this! Woo hoo!
...and yes 'Bed Time to be in love' reaction would be great.
I love - Foot stomping music is good to get you going
Los 70 las mejores bandas de Rock
I recommend " Black Licorice" , "shin'in on" , "Lonliest rider" , "Heartbreaker" , "I'm your Captain".
Added them to our.list.
I saw them live in Virginia Beach in '69.
Black Licorice, great song!
Saw them 1981 i think that was the year. In my home town Wichita falls. Tx.
They have more live material like this which would be a good follow up. Check out Grand funk railroad live 1974.
Just some of the songs would be, Footstompin' Music , Rock & Roll Soul, Heartbreaker, Shinin' On, The Loco-Motion .
Also check out their video for the song "We're an American Band".
Hell of a 3 piece Band