The drummer was not the only lead singer in the band. They were changing the lead singers depending of the song. And also all of them could play two or more instruments. During the concerts they were switching and they could just pick up any instrument and play. Amazing group of unbelievably talented musicians.
Don Henley the drummer also plays guitar, the guy on the 12 string guitar was ( I believe was Don Felder) and the guy with red bandana was master guitarist and wild man Joe Walsh. 👍
@@jeffsouthard3153 randy and timothy chased each other from band to band. randy was in poco and then left to join the eagles and timothy took his place there. when randy left the eagles timothy took his place. lol
I still consider the Eagles to be the first supergroup, as each of the members had a solo career in their own rights. Meisner, Felder, Frye, Walsh, and Henley were each versatile in multiple instruments, each could sing, and each could play at a Rock Hall solo artist level of skill. If they were not an early inductee to the Hall as a band, they likely would have had at least two or three make it in as solo artists as well.
I'm not sorry for being "old". Born in the late 60's I grew up with this song and the awsome periode of music of the 70's and 80's. Thank you for this reaction and my childhood memories.
Late 50's here and I'll add the early and mid 60's too. I wish I was old enough to experience the Chuck Berry's, Buddy Hollies, Big Bopper and Elvis Presley, etc in their youth.
Don Henley is his name. He went on to a solo career as a singer only, after the Eagles ended, and did very well in the mid 80s with a few hit songs. The whole damn Band was full of talented artists, including Joe Walsh, Glen Frye, and the others. They were truly a great Band
@@sherryarflin726I agree..I love the Eagle's music, but Henley, and especially Frey were complete aholes to Felder. Felder didn't like having to perform at a fundraiser for a left-wing lunatic politician running for congress in California, and he protested, and was a stand-up guy, and told the politician he did not support him (backstage), and Frey flipped out and threatened to kick Felders ass on stage...Felder also was a great businessman, and objected to Frey and Henley spending lavishly on themselves out of the tour income...they showed him the door shortly after. Felder is a virtuoso guitarist, and in the same documentary, he is showing Joe Walsh how to play a part easier...Walsh was/is a nice guy, and he and Felder meshed really well. I can understand Henley and Frey having big egos...you have to have some ego to get that good, but they shafted Felder big time.
@jeffwarrend, I didn’t know the story behind his release. Biggest mistake ever. I love Walsh but him and Felder together was mind blowing. I would love to see those two together again.
The bassline in this song is so under-rated. It’s not overly complicated but it locks in with Don Henley’s drumming so well and highlights the chord shapes/changes beautifully. Randy Meisner doesn’t get enough credit.
I must listen this song a millions time and never get tired of it! This was our music when I was young! I'm so glad to have experienced the Classic Rock music era! And very happy to see you experiencing this music today!
It's not a band it's a supergroup. Truly a once in a universe event. Im glad I got to see them while glenn frey was still alive. Still sucks being only 28 now. I used to think it was cheesy to listen to my dad's musical library. Now i realize just how good it is.
The are one of the best..excellent harmonies, guittar work, and great songs. Pink Floyd, Rainbow (with Dio), Triumph, Foghat, Blue Oyster Cult, Skynyrd, Yes, Journey, etc..were also great live bands.
If you guys want to hear these guys blend and harmonize beautifully, try a much more recent entry from the band. They did a song called Sad Cafe and another called The Seven Bridges Road. Oh, and what about what Walsh is doing to that poor 12-string guitar?
I am 73 yrs old, the eagles were and still is my favorite band, my kids (5) were raised on 70s music, so were my grandchildren, and now my great grandkids too) anyways, this band has no equal, there was no Hotel California, it is a serious song. The guitar playing harmony is legend. Play the rest of their songs you will not be disappointed. By the way, I know I am older now, but I was in my mid twenties, when this song came out!!
Well, Joe was running for President in the 70s as well as playing guitar! He would have been been a much better president than that turd-eating biden boy.
When I hear great classics like Hotel California, it makes me both happy and sad. Happy, because the music brings back great memories of growing up. But, sad because it just reminds me of how far the quality of music in general has sunk from the hay day of rock (late '60s to early '80s).
Yep I couldn't agree more. I mean there were *SOME* great songs & albums after that but they were pretty thin on the ground compared to the enormous volume of great music from the dates you highlight. Oh & I mean across the board from genre to genre whether it was soul or rock or country rock like the Eagles or heavy metal or even punk & yes, even in the commercial world of pop. I know tastes vary but for me the only modern [ish] band who can cut it in the company of the greats is MUSE. They are brilliant both studio recorded or live & their music is/was original & not derivative from past acts & the best live band I watched in the 21st century. Beside that the Red Hot Chili Peppers are a class act but they are a bit more derivative though IMO. Once you past them though I am struggling to find any who stand out as being able to live in the company of those great bands from yesteryear & any that do will surely be derivative.
The Eagles was where I first heard the term "Country Rock," Don Henley & Glenn Frey both sang lead, Don Felder was there original lead guitar player and left not long after this tour, when Joe Walsh had joined the band. Great band, dominated the charts back in the early 70's.
Henley, and especially Frey, treated Felder like crap because of his political leanings. Nothing like limousine liberals to be close minded POS. Frey was a complete jerk in life.
@@TheBham54Felder was a much better guitarist...period..was treated like crap by Frey, and to a lesser extent Henley. Felder wrote the music to this song, and was a virtuoso guitarist!
Yes...Frey was a nut, and treated Felder like shit because Frey was a commie POS, and he hated that Felder was a conservative. Like their music, but Henley and Frey were typical close-minded limousine liberals. I as a conservative I can seperate their musical talent from the idiotic political ideology....lefties can't! Love the Eagles music..their multi-part harmonies were second to none.
When he said, "We are young!" I immediately thought of, "Heartache to heartache, we stand...no promises no demands." And then you made reference to the song, too. HA! That was funny. Eagles were fecking amazing live.
@@gdo3510Triumph is another...watch their '83 US Festival set...epic...Rik Emmett is probably the best guitarist/vocal combo in one guy...virtuoso voice and guitar. Journey as well, and any band Dio was in. Watch Stargazer video when he was with Rainbow.
I was 15 when this song dropped. Just getting my "approach" worked out. Grew up near Myrtle Beach, SC. You might say it was a "target rich environment".
I loved the Eagles ALL the time they were together. I am an old Cowboy and remember how much they were made fun of - why? Because their vocals harmonized, and they said they would ALWAYS - as long as they were together - harmonize. MANY said they would never make it...I guess they were actually laughing till the end. Will ALWAYS be one of my favorites for rock.
Yeah its cool seeing them locked in and feelin the music as they complement eachother dueling. Masterclass in effortless music. Almost 50 years ago and I can listen to the Eagles all day long
I met Timothy B. Schmidt-bass player and lead vocals on I Can’t Tell You Why in Sacramento California at Tower records for a book signing he was doing before the Hell Freezes Over tour in 94. His two elementary school teachers were there. Kindergarten and 1st grade. I’ll never forget the look on his face when they surprised him! Fun fact: Timothy was the only native Californian: Born in Oakland and raised in Sacramento!
Hotel California by the Eagles is song they wrote about people going to California and the Hollywood life . So many people go but only few make it there dreams come through .
The band said this song can mean whatever you want it to. Most interpret it as an analogy to the California music industry. You can get into the music biz but then you can never leave. Best concert ever at thne Capitol Center in Prince Georges County MD.
We, who have heard this a few hundred times, still love it. We don't tire of it. BTW, there was a decent hotel in San Francisco called "The Californian" but everything changes. From Wiki --The Spero Hotel, originally the Hotel Californian and later the Serrano Hotel, is a historic hotel building at 403 Taylor Street in the Tenderloin neighborhood of San Francisco, California. It was designed by architect Edward E. Young and built in 1923. A four story addition designed by Alfred Henry Jacobs was completed in 1929. The 12-story hotel is at 405 Taylor Street. It underwent a $16 million renovation and became the Spero Hotel in 2018.[2] It is listed on the listed on the National Register of Historic Places in San Francisco, California since 1998;[3] and it is a contributing property to the National Register of Historic Places's Uptown Tenderloin Historic District since 2009. There are many hotels with the name "California".
The Wolf Hunters The Eagles are my favorite. Listen to more of their songs HotelCaliforia is the best I'm 64 now and I still listen to the Eagles often
Thank you! It took me to be about 40years on this planet before I realized that Don sang this song. I wrote my wife - as to make her aware of this bombshell of information - she simply replied "Idiot, everyone knows". So Thank You!
I've been a drummer since I was 8 years old and I have always sung. I am now 67 years old. In one band I was the lead singer. It's just something I can do.
Don Henley. Excellent drummer and singer! The "Hotel California", is the State of California. Very interesting. Dig into it. Keep up the great work, you two! Kudos!
it's the best chill Song while also being a dark morbid song since it's about dying while driving and being trapped/stuck in a type of Purgatory called The Hotel California
Still amazes me that there are some out there that still think the sound on a "live" video is actually live. It's extensively remastered before being re-dubbed back onto the film. That's why it sounds so good. The sound on this video certainly ain't what the audience heard!
Children, children, we know. We enjoy seeing young people see what it was and who we were. NO INTERNET. Everything was different. We were a nation wide family. Hotel California refers to the music business.
dudes, I fuckin grew up hearing this, I had a shirt from this fucking live show, and I DIDN'T KNOW Don Henley was the singer, cuz I had never seen them. My parents went to the tour, and I just got the shirt. Literally found this out THIS YEAR. Major respect.
Aloha love you younger enjoy the 70s am a fan love your timeline keep on rocking and rolling with the change from an ex marine Vietnam era music keeps us alive throughout the 70s love happy thanksgiving and stay safe be ware of your surroundings keep the faith ciaos
Saw these guys on their first North American tour when they opened for Proco Harum in Toronto Canada and they absolutely blew the place away and stole the show. The drummer, Don Henley, is not the only lead vocalist and he also plays guitar. The guy they keep showing with the head band is the great Joe Walsh. R.I.P. Glenn Frey, your talent is greatly missed!
I got my driver's license in 1977! The Eagles don't have a "Lead" singer, songs are sung by multiple leads, Glenn Frey, Don Hendly, Joe Walsh etc. Basically the inhabitants of Hotel California are "Spirits"!
I saw them live when I was 16yrs old ... amazing concert and just thought this was how was back then! Suffice to say when I started learning the guitar, Hotel California was the 1st song I learnt to play - both lead and rhythm ... those were the days ... just pick up a guitar and copy these Masters!
man this gets me misty eyed everytime...in 1977 I just graduated St Brendan's grammar school here in L.A...asked my mom if I could have a graduation party..surprisingly she said yes..we had a very small class of 23 students..2 who went on to form Faith No More..I had my first slow dance to this song..man funny how music makes you remember so many memories
Considered one of the greatest bands ever. They were all singer/songwriters, played multiple instruments. The dueling guitar solos are some of the most famous in history. The story is an allegory about the southern California music scene in the 70's, the music business and other negative factors that enter into it.
Travis That drummer is Don Henley! I have seen Eagles in Concert back in 2002. They are touring again for possible time....get your tickets! They are worth it!
By the way, guitarist wearing the bandana is Average Joe Walsh. Besides playing in the band, he has his solo stuff. I believed that both of you already reacted to him. I think that Joe was jamming with Daryl Hall at his house.
@@MrTech226 I was at the last concert they did last year in Dallas before they shut the tour down because of Covid. I have been to a lot of concerts but the Eagles were number 1 on my bucket list of bands I have never seen. Not joking, the best concert I have ever seen. An over 70 year old Don Henley sang Hotel California and it was just as good as when he sang it in the 1970's. With the addition of Deacon Frey, Glen Frey's son and Vince Gill they didn't miss a beat. If it is the last concert I ever see it will be all right. Because it will be hard to top that one
@@kevinmcclain8715 2002's concert event for Eagles was in Ft. Lauderdale for two nights. My friend and I went Saturday night show. I remember show last over 3 hours with Don Henley doing Desporado as evening's final encore. I remember Clown Prince of Rock, Joe Walsh wearing a Miner's helmet with a camera. Camera was his POV. I know that Eagles are planning to tour again possibly for last time.
I'm a 70yr old 'still insane' rocker called Maggot 69, channels like yours help me realize that my childhood and teen years were indeed "stupid magic". I just always thought I was from another planet. Thanks , Good job.
Bless you guys I was born in 1952 I've been listening to them for a long time Nothing like a new musical experience This is a fantastic song Like the post before the song is about the state of California And when they And when they stick the beast with their Steely Knives It's a reference to the band Steely Dan Keep rocking young people
I'm 68 yrs. , Your Never to Young. To Learn Ole Things,......Never To Ole , to Learn New Things... 💯✌️💞✨🙏✨ Enjoy Both ya All's Company , Your Both Fun 👍🤣
Old and proud--out music was GLORIOUS! This is why I get a lot of disapproving glances from young people when I wear my tee shirt inscribed "It's not just that I'm old--your music really DOES suck!" Like all generations, we made our mistakes and screwed some things up--but our MUSIC was one thing we did totally RIGHT!
The drummer was not the only lead singer in the band. They were changing the lead singers depending of the song. And also all of them could play two or more instruments. During the concerts they were switching and they could just pick up any instrument and play. Amazing group of unbelievably talented musicians.
The band member who took the lead vocals was determined by who wrote the song. They wrote their own music as well.
Plus they always sounded just like the studio cuts in concert.
Drummer was not the lead singer, there were a few!!!!!
Don Henley the drummer also plays guitar, the guy on the 12 string guitar was ( I believe was Don Felder) and the guy with red bandana was master guitarist and wild man Joe Walsh. 👍
Most all the guys I made music with can play guitar, bass, drums and keys ..At least a little bit..
They sounded like the studio version because they didn't have any hi-tech equipment back in the day to mask any mistakes. Raw talent!
The tech was around. They just didn't need it
PERIOD!
They made it on pure talent
The studio version doesn't include the double pick-slide while tossing the solo part between eachother, 10:08
Classic Eagles. This song will never go out of style. That's how good they are.
That dueling guitar solo with Joe Walsh and Don Felder is amazing
Amazing is an understatement
People need to remember this song is not about a hotel it's about what the music industry did to musicians in those days
The bass player is Randy Meisner
Absolute perfection. Best guitar solo in rock history
@@jeffsouthard3153 randy and timothy chased each other from band to band. randy was in poco and then left to join the eagles and timothy took his place there. when randy left the eagles timothy took his place. lol
Don Felder and Joe Walsh, two of the best guitars in the business. This has been and is my favorite song of all time.
Yes
Don Felder, the dude with the double neck guitar, wrote the music for this. Such an underrated and talented musician.
He wrote the melody, but Don Henley and Glenn Frey wrote the lyrics.
Walsh contributed to the music within the riff itself as far as composition. They were all broadly talented musicians, songwriters and singers.
Every member is a musical powerhouse in their own right. Combined, they're epic.
I still consider the Eagles to be the first supergroup, as each of the members had a solo career in their own rights. Meisner, Felder, Frye, Walsh, and Henley were each versatile in multiple instruments, each could sing, and each could play at a Rock Hall solo artist level of skill. If they were not an early inductee to the Hall as a band, they likely would have had at least two or three make it in as solo artists as well.
Before auto tune. THIS is musicianship.
I'm not sorry for being "old". Born in the late 60's I grew up with this song and the awsome periode of music of the 70's and 80's. Thank you for this reaction and my childhood memories.
Same here.
Mid-seventies kid here. :)
Late 50's here and I'll add the early and mid 60's too. I wish I was old enough to experience the Chuck Berry's, Buddy Hollies, Big Bopper and Elvis Presley, etc in their youth.
@@bertpainter8385 Agreed! :)
You aren't that old. I'm at least a decade older than you. Glad you loved the greatest era in music.
Don Henley is his name. He went on to a solo career as a singer only, after the Eagles ended, and did very well in the mid 80s with a few hit songs. The whole damn Band was full of talented artists, including Joe Walsh, Glen Frye, and the others. They were truly a great Band
still are
Glen Frye is amazing as well. There were so many individually great artists in this band.
One of the most genius moves ever.......Don Felder and Joe Walsh together......EPIC!!!!!!!
With that duo and Henley's vocals. Doesn't get much better.
And they treated Felder like crap over his political leanings. He was a fantastic talent!
@jeffwarrend938, yeah that really sucked!
@@sherryarflin726I agree..I love the Eagle's music, but Henley, and especially Frey were complete aholes to Felder. Felder didn't like having to perform at a fundraiser for a left-wing lunatic politician running for congress in California, and he protested, and was a stand-up guy, and told the politician he did not support him (backstage), and Frey flipped out and threatened to kick Felders ass on stage...Felder also was a great businessman, and objected to Frey and Henley spending lavishly on themselves out of the tour income...they showed him the door shortly after. Felder is a virtuoso guitarist, and in the same documentary, he is showing Joe Walsh how to play a part easier...Walsh was/is a nice guy, and he and Felder meshed really well. I can understand Henley and Frey having big egos...you have to have some ego to get that good, but they shafted Felder big time.
@jeffwarrend, I didn’t know the story behind his release. Biggest mistake ever. I love Walsh but him and Felder together was mind blowing. I would love to see those two together again.
Take it to the Limit with Randy Meisner on lead vocal really showcases the Eagles well. Live version - Capital Centre March of 77 is incredible.
Great live version.
Love his head voice on the belt!!!
YES. YES. YES.
🙌
My favorite
I am glad I was born when I was so I could experience this era of music.
This is one of the great rock bands in history.
My wife says that watching them perform this song live can change your life. I tend to agree.
One of the best songs of all time!!
9:15 I still get goose bumps watching Felder & Walsh 'bounce' off each other...
Just a legendary song. If you’re a fan of harmonies, check out their version of Seven Bridges Road.
I was going to say the same thing
LOve seven bridges, helll yess
And then check out Foxes and Fossils, same tune. You won’t believe it.
Absolutely, to hear some beautiful harmonizing, you need to hear Seven Bridges Road!
Believe it or not, there used to be entertainers that actually had talent!! They actually could sing, and play instruments!! OMG!
This is my Era and my generation. The Eagles had so many great hits and had all of the talent needed. Good Reaction.
It warms my heart that you young ones are into this! ☺️👍🏼
The bassline in this song is so under-rated. It’s not overly complicated but it locks in with Don Henley’s drumming so well and highlights the chord shapes/changes beautifully. Randy Meisner doesn’t get enough credit.
Apparently Don Felder came up with the bass part, but Randy made it his own. I find this version grooves better than recent ones with Timothy on bass.
“The problem with Randy was that he never realized how good he was.” ~ Joe Walsh
I must listen this song a millions time and never get tired of it! This was our music when I was young!
I'm so glad to have experienced the Classic Rock music era! And very happy to see you experiencing this music today!
It's not a band it's a supergroup. Truly a once in a universe event. Im glad I got to see them while glenn frey was still alive. Still sucks being only 28 now. I used to think it was cheesy to listen to my dad's musical library. Now i realize just how good it is.
And this is genuinely live! The Eagles are the best live band ever! Mega talents, all of them!
The are one of the best..excellent harmonies, guittar work, and great songs. Pink Floyd, Rainbow (with Dio), Triumph, Foghat, Blue Oyster Cult, Skynyrd, Yes, Journey, etc..were also great live bands.
Thats all time favourite song 🎶 old school tune 🎶🔥
Best electric guitar duo ever!
One of the all-time classics. Legendary.
If you guys want to hear these guys blend and harmonize beautifully, try a much more recent entry from the band. They did a song called Sad Cafe and another called The Seven Bridges Road. Oh, and what about what Walsh is doing to that poor 12-string guitar?
I am 73 yrs old, the eagles were and still is my favorite band, my kids (5) were raised on 70s music, so were my grandchildren, and now my great grandkids too) anyways, this band has no equal, there was no Hotel California, it is a serious song. The guitar playing harmony is legend. Play the rest of their songs you will not be disappointed. By the way, I know I am older now, but I was in my mid twenties, when this song came out!!
Been to so many concerts, with some of the greatest bands of all time. No one’s vocals were better, tighter, harmonious than the Eagles!! Sick!!
They were Linda Rodstat road band right before they formed the Eagles in the 70s.
The great Joe Walsh with his pirate scarf on his head.
Well, Joe was running for President in the 70s as well as playing guitar! He would have been been a much better president than that turd-eating biden boy.
They are at their greatest on 7 Bridge's Road. If you are headed to Panama City, you will cross the 7 Bridge's south of Montgomery, Alabama.
Yessssssssss!
@@kenperk9854 would have made a better president than the draft dodging trump
It's called a Doo-rag.
When I hear great classics like Hotel California, it makes me both happy and sad. Happy, because the music brings back great memories of growing up. But, sad because it just reminds me of how far the quality of music in general has sunk from the hay day of rock (late '60s to early '80s).
Yep I couldn't agree more. I mean there were *SOME* great songs & albums after that but they were pretty thin on the ground compared to the enormous volume of great music from the dates you highlight. Oh & I mean across the board from genre to genre whether it was soul or rock or country rock like the Eagles or heavy metal or even punk & yes, even in the commercial world of pop.
I know tastes vary but for me the only modern [ish] band who can cut it in the company of the greats is MUSE. They are brilliant both studio recorded or live & their music is/was original & not derivative from past acts & the best live band I watched in the 21st century. Beside that the Red Hot Chili Peppers are a class act but they are a bit more derivative though IMO. Once you past them though I am struggling to find any who stand out as being able to live in the company of those great bands from yesteryear & any that do will surely be derivative.
Amen to that
The Eagles was where I first heard the term "Country Rock," Don Henley & Glenn Frey both sang lead, Don Felder was there original lead guitar player and left not long after this tour, when Joe Walsh had joined the band. Great band, dominated the charts back in the early 70's.
Don Felder was NOT their original lead guitarist, Bernie Leadon was
@@craigwhip, my bad, I'd forgotten that he was not an original member. I actually liked the original lineup the best, miss Bernie in the lineup.
Rest In Peace Glenn.
Henley, and especially Frey, treated Felder like crap because of his political leanings. Nothing like limousine liberals to be close minded POS. Frey was a complete jerk in life.
@@TheBham54Felder was a much better guitarist...period..was treated like crap by Frey, and to a lesser extent Henley. Felder wrote the music to this song, and was a virtuoso guitarist!
They don't make 'em like that anymore ... LEGENDS.
"We are young....No-one can tell us we're wrong!"...lol!
Don Felder wrote an autobiography and it's an amazing read. A band always on edge but supremely talented
Yes...Frey was a nut, and treated Felder like shit because Frey was a commie POS, and he hated that Felder was a conservative. Like their music, but Henley and Frey were typical close-minded limousine liberals. I as a conservative I can seperate their musical talent from the idiotic political ideology....lefties can't! Love the Eagles music..their multi-part harmonies were second to none.
This song has one of the most famous and incredible guitar solos ever.
When he said, "We are young!" I immediately thought of, "Heartache to heartache, we stand...no promises no demands." And then you made reference to the song, too. HA! That was funny.
Eagles were fecking amazing live.
I love your reaction when you saw Don Henley-the drummer for the Eagles-is the singer to this awesome tune!
One of the few bands who's live songs sounded as good as the album versions!
They sound even better live imo. Them and DMB are two acts that just sound better live
Queen sounds better in live too with FReddie of course not with this shit singer Adam
@@gdo3510Triumph is another...watch their '83 US Festival set...epic...Rik Emmett is probably the best guitarist/vocal combo in one guy...virtuoso voice and guitar. Journey as well, and any band Dio was in. Watch Stargazer video when he was with Rainbow.
Got the pleasure of seeing them live in 01. They sounded EXACTLY the same! One of the best bands in rock history period! Glad you loved it!
That whole album was a summer of 76' night drive✌❤🤘
One of the best guitar-solos ever. Thx
Love how they heard the whole song and still think it was about a hotel in California. They just didn't get the song, funny but also sad!
I was 15 when this song dropped. Just getting my "approach" worked out. Grew up near Myrtle Beach, SC. You might say it was a "target rich environment".
I loved the Eagles ALL the time they were together. I am an old Cowboy and remember how much they were made fun of - why? Because their vocals harmonized, and they said they would ALWAYS - as long as they were together - harmonize. MANY said they would never make it...I guess they were actually laughing till the end. Will ALWAYS be one of my favorites for rock.
At time when talent was required and everyone was a musician, a time before the internet
Yeah its cool seeing them locked in and feelin the music as they complement eachother dueling. Masterclass in effortless music. Almost 50 years ago and I can listen to the Eagles all day long
I met Timothy B. Schmidt-bass player and lead vocals on I Can’t Tell You Why in Sacramento California at Tower records for a book signing he was doing before the Hell Freezes Over tour in 94. His two elementary school teachers were there. Kindergarten and 1st grade. I’ll never forget the look on his face when they surprised him! Fun fact: Timothy was the only native Californian: Born in Oakland and raised in Sacramento!
Thank you Suzie Q for noticing the greatness of my favorite eagle, Randy Meisner.
Hotel California by the Eagles is song they wrote about people going to California and the Hollywood life .
So many people go but only few make it there dreams come through .
The band said this song can mean whatever you want it to. Most interpret it as an analogy to the California music industry. You can get into the music biz but then you can never leave. Best concert ever at thne Capitol Center in Prince Georges County MD.
We, who have heard this a few hundred times, still love it. We don't tire of it. BTW, there was a decent hotel in San Francisco called "The Californian" but everything changes. From Wiki --The Spero Hotel, originally the Hotel Californian and later the Serrano Hotel, is a historic hotel building at 403 Taylor Street in the Tenderloin neighborhood of San Francisco, California. It was designed by architect Edward E. Young and built in 1923. A four story addition designed by Alfred Henry Jacobs was completed in 1929. The 12-story hotel is at 405 Taylor Street. It underwent a $16 million renovation and became the Spero Hotel in 2018.[2] It is listed on the listed on the National Register of Historic Places in San Francisco, California since 1998;[3] and it is a contributing property to the National Register of Historic Places's Uptown Tenderloin Historic District since 2009.
There are many hotels with the name "California".
The Wolf Hunters The Eagles are my favorite. Listen to more of their songs HotelCaliforia is the best I'm 64 now and I still listen to the Eagles often
😄 Ha!! the young lady dropped a Pat Benatar lyric right into the convo. Kudos!! "...and no one can tell us we're wrong"
Thank you! It took me to be about 40years on this planet before I realized that Don sang this song. I wrote my wife - as to make her aware of this bombshell of information - she simply replied "Idiot, everyone knows".
So Thank You!
I've been a drummer since I was 8 years old and I have always sung. I am now 67 years old. In one band I was the lead singer. It's just something I can do.
I saw this live . MET stadium Bloomington Minnesota in the rain 1978 . $10 tickets with Steve Miller Band and Pablo Cruz as warm bands . What a show !
Don Henley. Excellent drummer and singer!
The "Hotel California", is the State of California.
Very interesting. Dig into it.
Keep up the great work, you two!
Kudos!
You can check out anytime you like, but you can never leave.
it's the best chill Song while also being a dark morbid song since it's about dying while driving and being trapped/stuck in a type of Purgatory called The Hotel California
I would bet your parents or grandparents grew up listening to the Eagles . Iam 73 yr and this always brings good memories 🎉❤👵
He is one of the vocalist.All members sing lead The only rock band ever where everyone can sing
Still amazes me that there are some out there that still think the sound on a "live" video is actually live. It's extensively remastered before being re-dubbed back onto the film. That's why it sounds so good. The sound on this video certainly ain't what the audience heard!
I saw these guys back in the 70s, great concert. Loved your reaction as always. Susie, love your hair. God Bless you kids.✌️❤️🙏
Re Don Henley's vocals: not only does he sound smooth in his delivery, his DRUMMING- the rythm, & ESPECIALLY THE FILLS, are PERFECT, IMHO!!
Children, children, we know. We enjoy seeing young people see what it was and who we were. NO INTERNET. Everything was different. We were a nation wide family. Hotel California refers to the music business.
I LOVE watching Joe Walsh in this video...he's in his own world!
Saw them in the Cotton Bown in 1975. The Show Had ZZ Top, The Eagles and the Stones. Almost 10 hours total. - $10!
You two crack me up! What a fun couple you two are!
dudes, I fuckin grew up hearing this, I had a shirt from this fucking live show, and I DIDN'T KNOW Don Henley was the singer, cuz I had never seen them. My parents went to the tour, and I just got the shirt. Literally found this out THIS YEAR. Major respect.
Major stank face on the guitars solo!💯😂🤣🔥🤗❤✌
Don Henley is a freakin legend. One of the best singing drummer. Gil Moore (Triumph) is up there too.
Aloha love you younger enjoy the 70s am a fan love your timeline keep on rocking and rolling with the change from an ex marine Vietnam era music keeps us alive throughout the 70s love happy thanksgiving and stay safe be ware of your surroundings keep the faith ciaos
Saw these guys on their first North American tour when they opened for Proco Harum in Toronto Canada and they absolutely blew the place away and stole the show. The drummer, Don Henley, is not the only lead vocalist and he also plays guitar. The guy they keep showing with the head band is the great Joe Walsh. R.I.P. Glenn Frey, your talent is greatly missed!
The drummer is Don Henley! Such a fantastic voice!
I got my driver's license in 1977! The Eagles don't have a "Lead" singer, songs are sung by multiple leads, Glenn Frey, Don Hendly, Joe Walsh etc. Basically the inhabitants of Hotel California are "Spirits"!
I saw them live when I was 16yrs old ... amazing concert and just thought this was how was back then! Suffice to say when I started learning the guitar, Hotel California was the 1st song I learnt to play - both lead and rhythm ... those were the days ... just pick up a guitar and copy these Masters!
man this gets me misty eyed everytime...in 1977 I just graduated St Brendan's grammar school here in L.A...asked my mom if I could have a graduation party..surprisingly she said yes..we had a very small class of 23 students..2 who went on to form Faith No More..I had my first slow dance to this song..man funny how music makes you remember so many memories
haha .. your mom and dad .. made you ... during this song ... smile .. great reaction guys ..
That stage was FULL of talent! We all had Frampton Comes Alive and Hotel California!
Best concerts EVER!!!🎶🎼🎵🎸🥁🔥🔥🔥🔥🤘🤘🤘🤘 I'm almost 70 years old and music like this is what has kept me young!!! Rock on forever!!!🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘
I have seen them live 11 times. They never disappoint!
Another great drummer singing lead (Levon Helms RIP), the Band, The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down. The video from the concert, ‘The Last Waltz”
America love the Eagles no doubt about it
Considered one of the greatest bands ever. They were all singer/songwriters, played multiple instruments. The dueling guitar solos are some of the most famous in history. The story is an allegory about the southern California music scene in the 70's, the music business and other negative factors that enter into it.
Watching your reaction to this amazing performance is really emotional. Thank you!"
I saw these guys in the 70's at an outdoor venue for 8 dollars. The venue allowed you to bring your own blankets and coolers in.
The Eagles 🦅 music still gives me all of good memories from 50yrs ago 🧨🧨👍👍
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That drummer is Don Henley! I have seen Eagles in Concert back in 2002. They are touring again for possible time....get your tickets! They are worth it!
Eagles started out as a backup band for singer, Linda Ronstadt. When they approached Linda about doing their thing as a band. Linda agreed
By the way, guitarist wearing the bandana is Average Joe Walsh. Besides playing in the band, he has his solo stuff. I believed that both of you already reacted to him. I think that Joe was jamming with Daryl Hall at his house.
@@MrTech226 I was at the last concert they did last year in Dallas before they shut the tour down because of Covid. I have been to a lot of concerts but the Eagles were number 1 on my bucket list of bands I have never seen. Not joking, the best concert I have ever seen. An over 70 year old Don Henley sang Hotel California and it was just as good as when he sang it in the 1970's. With the addition of Deacon Frey, Glen Frey's son and Vince Gill they didn't miss a beat. If it is the last concert I ever see it will be all right. Because it will be hard to top that one
@@kevinmcclain8715 2002's concert event for Eagles was in Ft. Lauderdale for two nights. My friend and I went Saturday night show. I remember show last over 3 hours with Don Henley doing Desporado as evening's final encore. I remember Clown Prince of Rock, Joe Walsh wearing a Miner's helmet with a camera. Camera was his POV.
I know that Eagles are planning to tour again possibly for last time.
Saw them back in the late 90s. Still one of the best concerts I've been to.
This is one of my mom's favorite bands so my brother and I grew up hearing and singing-a-long to them. ❤💙💜💖💗
I was 14 or so & this was a MONSTER hit! Take it to the Limit, next pls!
So I'm guessing you're 59 or 60 yrs old now.
@@kentaroo.7759 close 58, lol
This was how our era was..good musical groups, live performances and great concerts..you guys should check out Phil collins live "in the air tonight"
Bought the 8 track the day it came out, what a time to be alive!
I'm a 70yr old 'still insane' rocker called Maggot 69, channels like yours help me realize that my childhood and teen years were indeed "stupid magic". I just always thought I was from another planet. Thanks , Good job.
The dual guitars at the end make it worth the wait.🤩🤩
Bless you guys I was born in 1952 I've been listening to them for a long time Nothing like a new musical experience This is a fantastic song Like the post before the song is about the state of California And when they And when they stick the beast with their Steely Knives It's a reference to the band Steely Dan Keep rocking young people
I'm 68 yrs. , Your Never to Young. To Learn Ole Things,......Never To Ole , to Learn New Things... 💯✌️💞✨🙏✨ Enjoy Both ya All's Company , Your Both Fun 👍🤣
Old and proud--out music was GLORIOUS! This is why I get a lot of disapproving glances from young people when I wear my tee shirt inscribed "It's not just that I'm old--your music really DOES suck!" Like all generations, we made our mistakes and screwed some things up--but our MUSIC was one thing we did totally RIGHT!