Eagles - Hotel California (Live 1977) (Official Video) REACTION

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[@doubledeerussell4005]

The drummer is "A" lead singer. The whole band are "THE" lead singers. True talent.

[@Chibason]

Henley & Frey primarily, but yeah Meisner had 'take it to the limit' and Walsh had his solo career

[@kengoodsmith5437]

“You can check out any time you like, but you can never leave”. An AWESOME lyric I’ve used many times in many situations.

[@kingscorpion7346]

and it's made me wonder why (as far as we know) no one has approached them about making a horror movie out of the song...

[@ladygothic7699]

That line reminds me of “1408” where the main character is told he can checkout any time

[@barrycole7081]

Love that movie lol​@@ladygothic7699

[@darlenecherbak4042]

This is one of the greatest lines EVER written.

[@daveloboda1769]

The Don Felder/Joe Walsh guitar at the end just gets better every time I hear it.

[@marshallbrummel1860]

The producers wanted to cut the guitar solo/duo at the end because they thought it was too long. The Eagles fought for it and it made a perfect ending to an amazing song.

[@user-br2sd7ul1j]

You should do more Eagles, one of the BEST bands of the 70's. I'm in my mid-70's and grew up on this music and still listening to it today !

[@morlywatt292]

THE EAGLES WROTE/sang the story of my life!!

[@seanstevenson9891]

One of the greatest rock songs ever written.

[@001spring]

Best lyric in this song by far "you can check out any time you like, but you can never leave".

[@phyl1042]

And every reactor just glosses over the meaning. Nowadays does check out any time not mean die? Maybe it was different back in the 70's.

[@Halli50]

Even world-renowned economists have adopted this final phrase to describe certain national situations...

[@EastPeakSlim]

The guitar duet with Don Felder on the twin-neck Gibson SG (6 and 12 strings) and Joe Walsh on the Fender Telecaster is iconic. You can tell they rehearsed a lot and put out a great live performance.

[@carolbrown605]

What I love about this group is that there really wasn't a lead singer. My favorite Eagles song btw. Great choice for the first time listening to them❤

[@dougca7086]

Most of the band members were Linda ronstadt's backup band so she was mainly responsible for getting this band together and she supported them from the beginning

[@ce3586]

Born into The Eagles. This was the song my "mother" listened to on repeat when pregnant with me. It was said that I should have come out of the womb singing this. Extraordinary and a hallmark. Next: "People Everyday" by Arrested Development!

[@darrenshoults4620]

The guitar duel at the end, that's all l can think to call it, is spectacular and it gets me everytime.

[@russelllane7551]

Don Henley said it was a song about the journey from innocence to experience in the LA music scene in the 1970's

[@williamcabell142]

It’s was metaphoric! It applies to all vices!

[@russellgtyler8288]

I'm so damn old i got to see the 50s, 60s, and 70s in color. You should have seen it, spectacular.

[@mikewood9374]

Hotel California is the first Eagles appearance on your channel...go big or go home. This is "THE" Eagles piece!!!

[@raymondmanderville505]

It’s about addiction The girl in the doorway is the enticement to try it . ( the hotel that you can never leave & the beast that can’t be killed , the alibi you bring are the excuses you use The dance is the real reason you use - to remember that high your chasing or forget the pain in your life .

[@jeffreykeith6494]

To the pain... I'm dancing as fast as I can.

[@user-br2sd7ul1j]

All the Eagles are lead singers. Rule is "If you write it, you sing it." There is no Hotel California, it is a metaphor for the music/ movie industry, filled with greed, sex, money, fame, lust. "You can check out, but you can never leave,..." what a line for the industry....caught up in the greed of the industry. What wonderful song !

[@williamcabell142]

Elvis, the Beatles, Led Zeppelin, and the Eagles! The Goats of Goats! 😎🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@raymcarthur3870]

That’s a strong list!

[@marcieharreld286]

The Eagles have a rule in the band...you write it, you sing it!!! And boy do they have a bunch of great vocalists!!!🎶🎼🎵🎸🎧🥁🎤🎹🤘🔥🔥🔥 I'll be a die-hard fan till I die and hopefully beyond!!💜💜

[@terryhuwe2184]

They're all geniuses in their talent! My favorite band ❤️

[@Bjowolf2]

It's actually "She's got the Mercedes bends " - a clever little hidden pun from Henley & Frey 😉

[@tinas7653]

I’m glad that you reacted to this. I was nine when this came out. This is my childhood music.

[@karenwheeley5539]

Check out Take it to the Limit from the same concert. The bass player, Randy Meisner, knocks it out of the park

[@ajruther67]

If only KZbin or The Eagles don't block it. It seems Hotel California is the ONLY Eagles video that doesn't get blocked.

[@stevehutnikoff5964]

One of the greatest drum fills and guitar solos in the same song!

[@DianeWood-ji3fh]

I'm a golden oldie ... love these classics,,, just ran across you today when I saw you playing the Eagles... I subscribed to you for that reason.... keep it up

[@Cmireflect]

Fun fact: it was this song/album that brought about the very first “PARENTAL ADVISORY” label on an album. religious groups were unhinged with this Eagles album. With so much hype about it being evil and even has folks claiming evil hidden messages could be heard when the album played in reverse. Of course these reasons alone myself and millions of other teens bought this album.

[@geobol7603]

You’re right brother- that lyric is epic- such a deep meaning in so few words

[@raymeedc]

When I was a young man way back in the 60s, we’ll before this song was written, a popular sign that could be seen in many bars was “Some Drink To Remember, Some Drink To Forget”. Don’t know if that’s still so today, tho, as I haven’t been in a bar in many decades ~

[@looneygardener]

I can watch this over and over. The guitar duet is insane, the bass during the intro, vocals, lyrics, whole thing, perfection.

[@davespears2241]

Love people appreciating older music great reaction

[@Trucker231610]

This reaction alone got my sub.. I look forward to seeing more.

[@gregglass119]

The only rock song I know of that is based on the beat and tempo of a Tango... Genius!

[@Mike-qq9gd]

Joe looks so young but so was I. I was 11 when this came out and I fell in fing love with music

[@johnrodrigues5974]

Lead singer/drummer is Don Henley Guitar red Bandana is Joe Walsh. Guitar double neck Don Felder. Other guitar is Glen Fry

[@marciaramirez3791]

Eagles! Best ever! Might want to check out their "Take It Easy" and "Take It To The Limit". Honestly, any Eagles song you choose will be fantastic! Loved your reaction subbed for more.

[@kristenwestlund5802]

Hotel California is California....especially LA and Hollywood. At that time, people were coming to "make it" in Hollywood.

[@mik9124]

When musician smile while doing their performance , you feel it is real well crafted music

[@KP-tg4bv]

nice reaction, brother....classic song. classic group....

[@kylesummers1565]

Great first choice. Peace Love!!

[@Bjowolf2]

Please check out the very beautiful and awesome acoustic live version from their 1994 Hell Freezes Over "reunion" concert as well 😎

[@joedavis6029]

Man, I grew up with this music. I never have understood that "some dance to remember some dance to forget." You nailed it for me. I have never had the poetry/lyric thing in my brain. I am pretty literal when I read/hear things. It never was a "poetry is stupid" thing, I just don't have what it takes. Used to, I was little jealous of those who do get it, but everyone has their groove. I watch these reactions and learn so much more than what I came into the room with me. Very cool.

[@victorramsey5575]

Dude, pretty much anything by the Eagles is great. Check out Lyin' Eyes, Take It Easy, and I Cant Tell You Why. All classics!!

[@Rayray-kj9cc]

They have no bad songs!!🤘🤘

[@stephenpresley5772]

Great song

[@mik9124]

I mean , very very well crafted music

[@jaynicholas523]

Great reaction check out dire straights alchemy live sultans of swing and telegraph road

[@larrybench6398]

Hey man you need to listen to the Eagles, do a song called "THOSE SHOE'S" give it a shot. Be listening. Thanks

[@soultrampamplification8425]

Great reaction, KIaBR! I came of age in the late 60's - early 70's when this music was typical of what was on the radio. You would enjoy "Comfortably Numb" live at the Pulse concert by Pink Floyd. It's rabbit hole so deep you may never return.

[@williamcabell142]

He’s only the leed on this tune…they all sing!

[@imavibe]

Love it! Seems so long ago and still just a moment ago. Another band with "Stevie Nicks" as the lead singer and, has ties to these guys is, "Fleetwood Mac". If you haven't listened or looked in on "The Midnight Special" Live 1976 "Rhiannon" it is legendary. Stevie Nicks also went solo and "Edge Of Seventeen" Live 1983 is super fab. ✌

[@fightman49]

Ha! You nailed sir. That has always been one of my all time favorite lyrics. Another one of my favorites is coincidentally from another Eagles song titled “Saturday Night” and is also coincidentally about dancing. The song is sung from the perspective of a man wistfully looking back on his younger days and maybe feeling a little lost. At one point he says (sings) “Someone show me how to tell, the Dancer from The Dance.” Very poignant in the context of the song. Keep up the good work! If you do decide to check it out, do the studio version. It has the best harmonies mix and clearest lyrics. There is another great lyric in this song (I just listened to it again). I challenge you to pick it out. Ha!

[@CAVERUNLAKE]

They sound better live than most today in a studio with a computer doing their singing

[@ajruther67]

This band has 3 lead singers, depending on the song and who wrote it. There are other bands that have more than one singer. To name a few: The Beatles - 2 The Cars - 2 Earth, wind and Fire - 2 Fleetwood Mac - 3

[@alexakl6445]

Is there a more famous guitar solo duet in rock-n-roll history? I don't think so. I do believe "Hotel California" is one of the top American rock-n-roll songs of all time, along with Lynyrd Skynyrd's "Free Bird" imo.

[@jwoodard29]

The lyric: "stab them with their steely knives," is a jab that their (mostly) friendly rivals, Steely Dan.

[@dougca7086]

If you haven't react to Lynyrd Skynyrd Free Bird live 1977 at the Oakland Coliseum find the best outdoor concerts you'll ever see in the audience is part of it

[@Andrew-wj8xi]

All jundras baby All jundras.

[@kenbutton2559]

Check out Don Henley the drummer he had a great solo career. "Dirty laundry"

[@angelagraves865]

I don't think there's an Eagles song I don't like, and their range is incredible. Listen to Seven Bridges Road and then listen to Those Shoes. And if you're going to dive into the 70s music Pink Floyd and Led Zeppelin are definite musts, to begin with, that is. Time from Pink Floyd is a great song.

[@debbiechang5781]

All of the lyrics are great in this song but I agree with your choice of which one impressed you. Great song! Great band! Great reaction. Unfortunately the Eagles are notorious blockers😢

[@johnrodrigues5974]

Please react to the group BOSTON More than A Feeling Smokin’ Foreplay/Long Time Rock & Roll Band Peace of Mind

[@unclejohn1053]

Drums are about the hardest instrument to play while singing lead. Not a bunch out there.

[@philbrooks9006]

You should react (GFR ) Grand Funk Railroad inside looking out

[@antonybrent6232]

🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@kingvii7250]

You should react to the video for the song "Piano Man" by Billy Joel also. Nice lyrics there to.

[@SciTrekMan]

Just a heads up: It’s only a matter of time before Don Henley and his band of Lawyers have your reaction removed for “copyright infringement”. they are always scouring the internet and KZbin for their videos and insist they be removed.

[@joejoetahoe]

Please listen to the live acoustic version from the hells freezes over tour in 1994 it is incredible.

[@Greutung]

i was 3 years old)

[@sylvialee1079]

If you want a good rock song then listen to Inside Looking Out by Grand Funk Railroad! It's the live version with millions of views. 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@oktriumphrider833]

I fully believe that this song should be on the citizenship test. Just the applicant and a karaoke machine. And if you dont hit that California note with enough patriotism, sorry about your luck.

[@michellepodgurski4500]

Coukd you please do a reaction to night traveler a new group who has amazing music either eletric love, i still love you, Dont forget about me, Ghost hotel or stick around. Thank you love your channel!

[@StormyPeak]

I posted about a song you might like. But wish to add this about Hotel California. Some people see it as just a creepy ghost type song about a real but haunted hotel. But it's a comment about how the entertainment business in California traps some people and even if you get out of the dark side of that industry with it's drugs, sex, and outlandish lifestyles, and you can leave it all behind -- the experiences remain with you. Thus the verse, 'You can check out anytime you like, but you can never leave'

[@thjonez]

first listen?

[@CuttinEJ]

You have to imagine you’re riding down a 2 lane highway, way out in the Southern California desert. It’s getting dark and you’re tired and suddenly you come upon a hotel with a hostess and all a weary traveler could hope for. Then things begin to get weird and go sideways. You try desperately to get out, but there’s no escaping THE TWILIGHT ZONE. (With a definite Spanish flavor to the music.)

[@captainkangaroo4301]

Drummers as lead singers: Levon Helm, Phil Collins, Karen Carpenter, Don Henley…..

[@traviscook5768]

Ringo Starr

[@Andrew-wj8xi]

There are so many inteepitation of this song what it means my opinion a little bit of a ghost story and for you to decide lol😅

[@karlsmith2570]

3:22 "I Think It's Dope Thats The Drummer Is The Lead Singer" Actually, Don Henley sings Lead on a couple of Eagles songs, but everyone takes turns singing Lead on a variety of songs that Eagles have released

[@debneuweiler9867]

There was really no lead singer in The Eagles they rotated leads

[@cmzeman]

You want an even better lyric in this song? In spite of the crappy captioning in this video, the lyric is actually "Her mind is Tiffany twisted, she's got the Mercedes bends."

[@elaineperry9388]

Mercedes Benz (not bends)

[@ramiromaia592]

This song is about addiction bro

[@roberormonde]

I egnor rap

[@crunchyhippo8957]

Why are you listening to their live version first? The studio version is much, much better.

[@jorgmehring2660]

Edgar Allan Poe.

[@hognuckles]

This song is actually about heroin addiction.