How these guys aren't in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame is beyond me. For 2/3 years in the early 70's they were on of the biggest bands in the world. Sold out Shea Stadium faster than the Beatles.
That was Mark Farner on organ as well as lead guitar and vocals. So talented!...they did not have a fourth member at this point. Need to see the live version. It's awesome!
I saw grand Funk in 1974 in Cleveland, this song live was great! I don't think anyone sat down for that entire concert! We were on the backs of our chairs!
@@mr.snicker-doodles7081 in all honesty I couldn't tell ya. I was so loaded I barely remember GF. Definitely don't remember what venue it was or how I got there. Or home. Didn't wake up in jail so it was all good. Hell, took me 5 attempts before I remember a Floyd concert. Had a lot of those back then.
GFR, a great Michigan band. They often opened concerts with this song. They were one of the few bands tou could see with 2 Hammond B3 organs on stage. Lead singer played guitar and organ. Love these guys! Good pick, men. Thank you.
Oh man, you have no idea how much I need this vibe this afternoon, it's been a busy-ass, long week and it's only Wednesday. Another great choice - it's always a real pleasure to spend a few minutes with you guys as you dig into a new tune. Vibing out at my desk on a snowy Canadian afternoon - much love to you and your families!
This song opens their live album “Caught In The Act” and sets the tone and to this day remains one of my favorite concert opening songs ever. The energy of that version if off the charts
This song encapsulates why they were the hardest rockin' band in the 70s outselling everyone. This is probably the most hook-laden, ass-kickin'' song you'll ever come across. God lordy Mama, alright!
They were so high energy live. My first concert. Still one if the best live shows ever. No pyrotechnics, dancers, lazers etc. Just three guys rocking. .
It's Mark Farner, the lead vocalist and lead guitar that plays the organ (keyboards) in this song, he also plays harmonica in some songs. If you watch this GFR song live you will see that Mark is singing, playing lead guitar AND then goes to the keyboards in between, he's a very multi-talented musician..
@@mikeeckel2807 Yes, I know this, but as I stated in my comment, this GFR "live version" of "Footstompin Music" on youtube it is Mark Farner that is playing the keyboards..
@@Rhiannon011 I watched a 90 minute long concert while in the hospital...Man were they great "live!" It's a shame that they aren't in the R&R Hall of (Shams?) Fame. Mark Farner was quite a showman back then...those long locks flowing down his back, and all of those muscles. I don't think he stood still very much while on stage.
Yes this was made for a live performance. The whole band was sooooo good live. A party from beginning to end. You should check Heartbreaker out next. Live or studio, don’t matter, both great. 🔥🔥
More Grand Funk Laa and Chee! I’m your Captain live from Shea Stadium. They almost stoped the the show as the crowd was making the stand bounce up and down 4-5 inches!
I am 65...when I was a kid in 7th grade I was in a rock band. We started out playing bubblegum music then the older brother of the two other kids in the band brought this album to practice. We were good little catholic boys(alter boys) and got to use the chapple stage to practice on any time we wanted. There was a B3 on the stage that I was able to goof around on. I taught myself this song. Then we learned Im Your Captain, Into The Sun, and Gimme Shelter. Then I found this cool looking album at the grocery store. It was black with purple lettering. Sweet Leaf was the first song. Our band went from bubble gum to hard to early metal in about 10 months...haha
The first time I saw Grand Funk live this was the song they opened up with and it definitely set the tone! They blew the place up and it was great to see you guys react to Footstompin' Music.
This song was before the organist joined the band. Mark was doing both keys and guitar, that's why they weren't played at the same time. Craig Frost joined later.
This was one of the best concert opening songs of all time. You are right: I need to go find a live version of this song now, because I have seen them do it live, and it is like electrodes straight to the heart. They were a banging party band back in the day.
You guys are the best. One thing I like about your channel is that you get right to it. no long boring intro. Would love to see you guys do, 4 non blonds : What's Up
The first time it appeared on a Grand Funk album, this song was simply titled “The Jam”! It later apyon future releases as Footstompin’ Music. Great tune, great band!!
You guy's will love the Grand Funk song "I Can Feel Him In The Morning" which is about God and war from '71. This song should've been a much bigger hit.
This song reminds me of when I worked at bar in the 80's. The Cover Band would play this song for the Seniors who came to dance there.... very entertaining to watch....
I worked most of my life working as a stagehand and back in the 70's many of these bands would pull up and bring a remote recoding truck and record the shows live. It's no longer like that today. Most if not all sound consoles have a way to record an act cold without the use of an outside truck, I miss the 70's.
Don Brewer on this album (E Pluribus Funk): "I think the band at that point, the power trio, we were at our peak ... There were not 25 takes [of the songs]; we just went in there and slammed ‘em out. Everything sounded good and the band was tight. It just worked." A hard pop classic - The New Rolling Stone Album Guide
Now, this is how you rock !!! I just watched your videos for STAY WITH ME and DANCING WITH MR. D and must say you two on fire. Here are a few songs that you two will love. THE REAL ME by the Who. Make sure you follow the lyric script on this one. Many people can relate. And the Rolling Stones closed out the Some Girls album with a song called SHATTERED. This one reminds me a bit of the Doors ode to Los Angeles in L A. Woman. Mick and the boys are in New York during the late 7o's disco era, and reporting on their observations of the current state of affairs. Jagger is about to divorce his first wife, Bianca. He is roaming the streets, reviewing the conditions typical for the city. "Big Apple people dressed in plastic bags, some kind of fashion ..." hilarious. But it is the rhythm and beat that drive this sound that I think deserves your attention. Keep going and enjoy
This was the first time I've heard this, and the first thought I had was tent revival gospel. Get you on your feet organ, hands in the air, head bouncing to the beat.
REO Speedwagon has an epic rocker called Roll with the Changes that was clearly written for concerts. In fact, it was their concert closer, yet a great studio recording as well.
This was before they added keyboardist Craig Frost. That is just Mark Farner handling lead vocals, guitar and Hammond B3 organ. This is from the album "E Pluribus Funk". The whole thing is great, but if you really want to hear them play, check out the forth cut "I Come Tumblin' ".
HIGH, Good Day to you both. I watch all your stuff and respect your analysis of what you hear/see. I just looked in your "playlist" names and did not see this band/song.... IT IS A MUST HEAR.... 4 black brothers with a white drummer created this ICONIC Masterpiece from the 60’s Psychedelic Era Trust me…. You do not want your life to end without hearing this song. “TIME HAS COME TODAY“- The Chambers Brothers - Album Long version, 11 min +. PLEASE and Thank You. 1,595,600+ views so far.... The Chambers Brothers - Time Has Come Today (Audio) Link below
TO ME, this was just like a SOUTHERN BAPTIST SOULFUL, SPIRITUAL CHURCH 💒 service where the Preacher's got the whole congregation and the people in a frenzy with their music ✅✅✅💕💕💕
Grand Funk once opened for Led Zeppelin. Grand Funk rocked sooooooo hard that Led Zeppelins manager, Peter Grant, literally cut the power to the venue so that Led Zeppelin wouldn't have to follow them. Oooooooooohhhhhwwwwweeeeeeeee
I thought Steven Tyler was the only one who did that crap. He tried to cut the power when Kansas opened for Aerosmith and was getting too many encores (they were playing in the state of Kansas) but Kansas had been told ahead of time that he might. So their engineer set up fake outlets. When he was pulling out plugs, it did nothing. Hahaha!
Gentlemen!! Thank you for hitting up G.F.R. again. I think if you hit up their song t.n.u.c. live or studio Don Brewer has a nice little drum solo in there. Please check it out
Wow you brought up a very good point. Don't overdue the studio. But the way you put it is clever. Never thought of it that way for some reason. I am sure someone would say that when writing too.
T.N.U.C. off their 1st live album named Grand Funk (Live Album) drum solo forever. You got to do it. In fact it would be a great album review of the live show because it captured their interaction with the crowd way back in Nov 1970 at the Jacksonville Coliseum in Florida.
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Why are they not in the R&R Hall of Fame? What a travesty
F'ed up politics in the music corp.
Are they not?!? That is WRONG
It's a meaningless " hall "...look at the inducties this far... actually telling is who is NOT in it.
Because Rolling Stones Magazine runs the show, this rag of journalism has sucked from its inception.
Why indeed. It’s ridiculous.
I survived the 70's. Oh, what fun they were.
Hey fellas I really love you guys I'm 68 years old and that was my first concert
Right on man✌️
Mine too I'm 65
We had the cream of the crop playing rock and roll from 68' to 79'. Those were the best years.
How these guys aren't in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame is beyond me. For 2/3 years in the early 70's they were on of the biggest bands in the world. Sold out Shea Stadium faster than the Beatles.
I almost forgot, don't forget "Mean Mistreater", another great GFR cut!
YES!!!!
And Black Licorice.
That was Mark Farner on organ as well as lead guitar and vocals. So talented!...they did not have a fourth member at this point. Need to see the live version. It's awesome!
Absolute talent! For organ greatness listen to Flight of the Phoenix!
I dare anybody not to be in a good mood after hearing this song!
How This band isn't in the HOF is beyond insanity.
Because it's not a real rock and roll hof. It is a popular music hof.
Mark Farmer is a beast on organ and guitar. His vocals are great. I grew up with these guys and they are great musicians.
These guys are criminally underrated. Love this song....some good Deeetroit R&B and Soul!
I saw grand Funk in 1974 in Cleveland, this song live was great! I don't think anyone sat down for that entire concert! We were on the backs of our chairs!
Me too
No kidding, awesome!! Who was the opening band!??
@@mr.snicker-doodles7081 in all honesty I couldn't tell ya. I was so loaded I barely remember GF. Definitely don't remember what venue it was or how I got there. Or home. Didn't wake up in jail so it was all good. Hell, took me 5 attempts before I remember a Floyd concert. Had a lot of those back then.
I think it was Wet Willie@@mr.snicker-doodles7081
GFR, a great Michigan band. They often opened concerts with this song. They were one of the few bands tou could see with 2 Hammond B3 organs on stage. Lead singer played guitar and organ. Love these guys!
Good pick, men. Thank you.
Oh man, you have no idea how much I need this vibe this afternoon, it's been a busy-ass, long week and it's only Wednesday. Another great choice - it's always a real pleasure to spend a few minutes with you guys as you dig into a new tune. Vibing out at my desk on a snowy Canadian afternoon - much love to you and your families!
Rocking outside on a beautiful New Orleans afternoon.
@@brotherbob3569 Oh man, I love New Orleans!
One of my all-time favorite songs!
This song opens their live album “Caught In The Act” and sets the tone and to this day remains one of my favorite concert opening songs ever. The energy of that version if off the charts
The bong-rattling bass of Mel Schacher is particularly prominent on this tune
La and Che...You got me stomping my feet and my head bobbing. Excellent reaction fellas!!! Appreciate it 🙏 ❤
The lead singer, Mark Farner, played guitar and keyboards on this song. He used to do it live too, then later on they added Craig Frost on keyboards.
Let's Stop the War is a funky banger on this record. Has some righteous fuzz-bass, too.
This song encapsulates why they were the hardest rockin' band in the 70s outselling everyone. This is probably the most hook-laden, ass-kickin'' song you'll ever come across. God lordy Mama, alright!
They were so high energy live. My first concert. Still one if the best live shows ever. No pyrotechnics, dancers, lazers etc. Just three guys rocking. .
It's Mark Farner, the lead vocalist and lead guitar that plays the organ (keyboards) in this song, he also plays harmonica in some songs. If you watch this GFR song live you will see that Mark is singing, playing lead guitar AND then goes to the keyboards in between, he's a very multi-talented musician..
Craig Frost played keyboards with them at times (I think off-stage) before becoming their fourth member late in the band's career.
@@mikeeckel2807 Yes, I know this, but as I stated in my comment, this GFR "live version" of "Footstompin Music" on youtube it is Mark Farner that is playing the keyboards..
@@Rhiannon011 I watched a 90 minute long concert while in the hospital...Man were they great "live!"
It's a shame that they aren't in the R&R Hall of (Shams?) Fame. Mark Farner was quite a showman back then...those long locks flowing down his back, and all of those muscles. I don't think he stood still very much while on stage.
Yes this was made for a live performance. The whole band was sooooo good live. A party from beginning to end. You should check Heartbreaker out next. Live or studio, don’t matter, both great. 🔥🔥
It's not a party without this , song takes me back to my youth.
More Grand Funk Laa and Chee! I’m your Captain live from Shea Stadium. They almost stoped the the show as the crowd was making the stand bounce up and down 4-5 inches!
I am 65...when I was a kid in 7th grade I was in a rock band. We started out playing bubblegum music then the older brother of the two other kids in the band brought this album to practice. We were good little catholic boys(alter boys) and got to use the chapple stage to practice on any time we wanted. There was a B3 on the stage that I was able to goof around on. I taught myself this song. Then we learned Im Your Captain, Into The Sun, and Gimme Shelter. Then I found this cool looking album at the grocery store. It was black with purple lettering. Sweet Leaf was the first song. Our band went from bubble gum to hard to early metal in about 10 months...haha
There is a live version of this available as well!! Thanks for this joy!
The first time I saw Grand Funk live this was the song they opened up with and it definitely set the tone! They blew the place up and it was great to see you guys react to Footstompin' Music.
For a child born in 1971 whose aunts and uncles were all hippies…you’re playing my childhood. ❤❤❤
This song was before the organist joined the band. Mark was doing both keys and guitar, that's why they weren't played at the same time. Craig Frost joined later.
I’m 66… this was my favorite song!
I am also 68 and remember seeing them in Cleveland oh. What a ass kicking concert no one was sitting down.
This was one of the best concert opening songs of all time. You are right: I need to go find a live version of this song now, because I have seen them do it live, and it is like electrodes straight to the heart. They were a banging party band back in the day.
"Caught in the Act" has the definitive live version of their songs, opening with this.
You guys are the best. One thing I like about your channel is that you get right to it. no long boring intro. Would love to see you guys do, 4 non blonds : What's Up
Walk Like A Man, Rock & Roll Soul, a couple personal favs
Yes you do need to see this live… you won’t be disappointed!
Thanks for all GFR. You guys Rock
These guys weren't wiping sweat off themselves when playing in concert .. they were sopping up exuded funk.
Live, live, live. You gotta do this live!
Still my favorite tune from Grand Funk. Thanks so much for posting.
You guys review some really good tunes. Y'all are my favorite reaction channel
The first time it appeared on a Grand Funk album, this song was simply titled “The Jam”! It later apyon future releases as Footstompin’ Music. Great tune, great band!!
You guy's will love the Grand Funk song "I Can Feel Him In The Morning" which is about God and war from '71. This song should've been a much bigger hit.
Love that song. Good suggestion.
You guys found another deep rabbit hole to wander around in. 😊
This song reminds me of when I worked at bar in the 80's.
The Cover Band would play this song for the Seniors who came to dance there.... very entertaining to watch....
Really enjoy Grand Funk Railroad..
Merry Christmas 🎅 🎄
This was a killer track!! That organ.....🤗
I worked most of my life working as a stagehand and back in the 70's many of these bands would pull up and bring a remote recoding truck and record the shows live. It's no longer like that today. Most if not all sound consoles have a way to record an act cold without the use of an outside truck, I miss the 70's.
Don Brewer on this album (E Pluribus Funk): "I think the band at that point, the power trio, we were at our peak ... There were not 25 takes [of the songs]; we just went in there and slammed ‘em out. Everything sounded good and the band was tight. It just worked." A hard pop classic - The New Rolling Stone Album Guide
Heartbreaker next please if you haven't yet! It's a great song live but then, to me, this band is meant to be heard live. There's that extra magic.
Great live band! Lead guitarist/singer/songwriter, Mark Farner, is so good!
I'm from San Antonio , Texas & been jammin to GFR since the 60s
Now, this is how you rock !!!
I just watched your videos for STAY WITH ME and DANCING WITH MR. D and must say you two on fire.
Here are a few songs that you two will love. THE REAL ME by the Who. Make sure you follow the lyric script on this one. Many people can relate.
And the Rolling Stones closed out the Some Girls album with a song called SHATTERED. This one reminds me a bit of the Doors ode to Los Angeles in L A. Woman. Mick and the boys are in New York during the late 7o's disco era, and reporting on their observations of the current state of affairs. Jagger is about to divorce his first wife, Bianca. He is roaming the streets, reviewing the conditions typical for the city. "Big Apple people dressed in plastic bags, some kind of fashion ..." hilarious. But it is the rhythm and beat that drive this sound that I think deserves your attention. Keep going and enjoy
One of the best played from my brothers when I was 9-10 and eventually my lp spinner. Flint Michigan killers.
Haven’t heard this one in years, great stuff
There is a great live version of this song.
I ❤❤❤ their album, "SURVIVAL "!!!
This was the first time I've heard this, and the first thought I had was tent revival gospel. Get you on your feet organ, hands in the air, head bouncing to the beat.
I was in a band back in the day and those extended endings like this song we called "Grand Funk Endings". They did that a lot back then. :-)
REO Speedwagon has an epic rocker called Roll with the Changes that was clearly written for concerts. In fact, it was their concert closer, yet a great studio recording as well.
These guys shred....period!
My favorite Grand Funk song of all time!!!!!!!
That were 3 piece and then added an organ player which was a great choice. Loved them when I was middle school and still do.
Wow!!!!!!
Oh yeah! Great one guys!😮
They didn’t lie with that title.
This was before they added keyboardist Craig Frost. That is just Mark Farner handling lead vocals, guitar and Hammond B3 organ. This is from the album "E Pluribus Funk". The whole thing is great, but if you really want to hear them play, check out the forth cut "I Come Tumblin' ".
Back in the day the bands made most of their money touring. GFR was known for being a live act. Their biggest selling album was a live album.
HIGH, Good Day to you both. I watch all your stuff and respect your analysis of what you hear/see. I just looked in your "playlist" names and did not see this band/song.... IT IS A MUST HEAR.... 4 black brothers with a white drummer created this ICONIC Masterpiece from the 60’s Psychedelic Era Trust me…. You do not want your life to end without hearing this song. “TIME HAS COME TODAY“- The Chambers Brothers - Album Long version, 11 min +. PLEASE and Thank You. 1,595,600+ views so far.... The Chambers Brothers - Time Has Come Today (Audio) Link below
ruclips.net/video/hIqwzQ7g-Cc/видео.html
Damn what a great band
TO ME, this was just like a SOUTHERN BAPTIST SOULFUL, SPIRITUAL CHURCH 💒 service where the Preacher's got the whole congregation and the people in a frenzy with their music ✅✅✅💕💕💕
Flint Mi.! GFR always had the best sounding bass, they are an American Band.
Loneliness is my fav tune on this lp i seen this song being practiced on stage and it sounds exactly the same on LP
Live opening jam I Come Tumblin the b-side also a banger and those lyrics true..
Mark Farner, the lead singer and guitar player also plays the hammond b3.
This is a must see Live.
Grand Funk once opened for Led Zeppelin. Grand Funk rocked sooooooo hard that Led Zeppelins manager, Peter Grant, literally cut the power to the venue so that Led Zeppelin wouldn't have to follow them. Oooooooooohhhhhwwwwweeeeeeeee
I thought Steven Tyler was the only one who did that crap. He tried to cut the power when Kansas opened for Aerosmith and was getting too many encores (they were playing in the state of Kansas) but Kansas had been told ahead of time that he might. So their engineer set up fake outlets. When he was pulling out plugs, it did nothing. Hahaha!
Craig Frost and his organ came later (originally a trio), Mark Farner playing organ on that one PLUS Craig on another organ. check out the live video
That lp is filthy, nasty grooves, man. The distorted bass guitar. Love it.
Definitely have to do the live version of this song.
Another good band from Michigan
🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
More GRAND FUNK. early songs are the best.
They went to church on this one
Oh yeh 🤘❤️❤️❤️mark, mel and don
Gentlemen!! Thank you for hitting up G.F.R. again. I think if you hit up their song t.n.u.c. live or studio Don Brewer has a nice little drum solo in there. Please check it out
Ten consecutive platinum releases, and not in the R+R HOF.
Grand Funk .
That's a 1970s summer in Detroit. And you are right, it is a lost art because the culture which produced it was from another time.
Oh yes, Gentlemen! Great song! Do yourself a favor and check out the live version. You can see these boys tearing it up.
At this point, the guitarist was also the keyboardist. Later, they added a keyboardist.
Back in high school in the early seventies...👍🏻👍🏻🤠
🦶🦶🦶🦶
Love what you guys are doing! Son Seals anything to complement this song!
You guys have to play tnuc is on video live and really go into the rabbit hole
Banger
Wow you brought up a very good point. Don't overdue the studio. But the way you put it is clever. Never thought of it that way for some reason. I am sure someone would say that when writing too.
T.N.U.C. off their 1st live album named Grand Funk (Live Album) drum solo forever. You got to do it. In fact it would be a great album review of the live show because it captured their interaction with the crowd way back in Nov 1970 at the Jacksonville Coliseum in Florida.
They always seem to take it to Church! Not a bad thing at all
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I got the funk😢 and this got me out for a minute I needed it thank you 😮