IS THIS THE PERFECT PERFORMANCE? First Time Hearing The Eagles Hotel California Live 1977 Reaction!

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[@LordRahl1975]

Reassuring to read 😀

[@stephenzepp6536]

Hope so--the c-holders for the Eagles especially are notoriously restrictive, so good luck!

[@ArturoTorres-kh2oy]

The performance on Hell Freezes Over is better than this one. This one is close to perfection the other one just is.

[@MrRondonmon]

This same night Randy Meisner (their Bass player) sung "Take it to the Limit" and its probably the best version ever, of my fav. Eagles song.

[@metalmark1214]

I was going warn you about Don Henly and his 60 people crew scouring the internet. Even though the Eagles have great music I'm at the point of saying F the Eagles and Henley. I won't listen to them. I hope this stays up and is not taken down in the days, weeks or months later that I've seen happen on other channels

[@dudemcduderson6252]

That guitarist with the headband looks like life’s been good to him so far.

[@jamesrader3329]

That was Joe Walsh.

[@dudemcduderson6252]

@@jamesrader3329 no way….

[@KevinFuhrmann-s9h]

Yep. @@dudemcduderson6252

[@J24J]

Well, I think if he keeps at it, he might just be able to make it someday.😉

[@oldmcdonald3376]

he was bad on drugs when they reunited.gave it up just to be part of the band again. he said it saved his life

[@FlashCadallic]

Walsh and Felder playing off each other is perfection.

[@raisa_cherry35]

😍

[@japanstreets3052]

This is pure rock perfection!!! Nothing beats this lead break! Nothing! I grew up listening to this in real time. I was leaving high school as this song was released! It's the greatest rock anthem ever.

[@blueeyedraven396]

As a former drummer, you have no idea how incredibly hard it is to sing while you play. Even without singing, you're doing 4 or 5 things at once. It was hard enough for me to keep from rushing as I played. Don Henley was amazing.

[@scottcrosby-art5490]

I actually covered this song myself and the beat to this song isn't that bad when it comes to the singing

[@Veaseify]

Levon Helm said the key is to start a vocal phrase when you aren't hitting anything :)

[@billc.5861]

I’m also a drummer who’s been playing for many decades, I can play this song but if I was tasked with singing it that would turn into a train wreck, besides I have a crappy singing voice . Ha ! Bless you guys who can do it. I’ll sing along here & there but to fully do the entire song Yikes ! His brain juice and coronation is working overtime. Keep playing guys

[@RLKmedic0315]

Phil Collins. Man never misses a beat when singing and drumming, simply incredible

[@SquirminHermanthe1eyedGerman]

As a former drummer I sang also & it wasnt really that hard for me as it felt so natural doing 4-5 things at once & it helps being ambidextrous ✌💖☮

[@ericsmith2923]

No autotune just pure talent, even when they were high. We grew up with the best music ever in history.

[@nermin-fb5bu]

You really don't know who is write something so good that you listen all day?

[@craigstern6751]

When Walsh looks👀 and they both smile at each other. Joes sayin we’re Fxxkin killin it. Yes lil kiddies this is real rock and roll.

[@SuperFredAZ]

Hotel California, in my opinion one of the top 5 songs of the 20th century!

[@alapaticornell4391]

Ride on. One of the greatest songs of all times. ✌Peace❤

[@firemedic5100]

Don Henley was a most underrated drummer. This showed how good he actually was. This also showed you why The Eagles were a hit for so many years.

[@kevinvernon5851]

It's called a double neck guitar, it allows the performer to change from 12 string to 6 string quickly as Don Felder was using in this video.

[@duanetelesha]

Yes, Led Zepplin live version Stairway to Heaven Jimmy Page has a great solo on the 12 string. My first exposure was the Byrds, Mr Tamborine Man, Roger McGuinn, love the sound!

[@briankerr2628]

I believe, in this case, he had a capo on the top neck which he played at the beginning of the song, and the rest of the song was played on the bottom neck.

[@mattlefebvre123]

That guitar is needed since the song changes keys 7 times!

[@jimlimbu]

​@@briankerr2628 if you listen or look at the video you can see he uses both necks during the entire song not just the intro

[@naro818]

Right. He plays the intro and more acoustic parts on the top neck 12 string and the distorted parts and solo on the bottom neck 6 strings

[@jamesrader3329]

Lyin eyes is a tear jerker.

[@johncarter4409]

Thank God we will always have the music of this era.

[@scoobysnacks]

Probably one of the best songs ever written and performed. Their harmonies were always spot on. The song is actually about the dark side of the music industry.

[@dagmar.6954]

This is the music I grew up on. The Eagles were a great 70's band with so many hit songs. They were known for their great harmonies. "Take It Easy", "Lyin' Eyes", "Witchy Woman", "Desperado", "Already Gone", "Best of My Love", "One Of These Nights", "Take It To The Limit", "New Kid In Town" etc. Before they went solo they were the back up band for Linda Ronstadt.

[@richardcramer1604]

Speaking of going solo, after their break-up they all had pretty good solo careers, particularly Don Henley (the singer/drummer).

[@Funboi68]

This is what California sounded like in the 1970’s they are the sound of California

[@rockzhard2009]

to answer your question, YES, this is what perfection sounds like.

[@michaelsauers2496]

The Eagles greatest hits is the number one selling album in history and the Hotel California album is the third biggest selling album in history. These guys are legend

[@paulsullivan1650]

The band was originally started by drummer/singer/singwriter/ Don Henley, Guitarist/singer/piano, Glenn Frey, Bass player/singer/songwriter, Randy Meisner.

[@markscott4830]

The Eagles were one of historys best bands period. They had a hugh catalog.

[@reginaburdette5393]

I was 15 yrs old when the Hotel California Album was released. I feel lucky to have been a teenager in the 70's. Great music great bands. I saw the Eagles couple yrs after this concert video in 1979. Im almost 63 now and still love the Eagles. RIP Randy (my heart❤) and Glenn.

[@christopherobrien6570]

I love to watch younger people watching the music of my youth(you'd call it history) for the first time. I was really excited for you, cos I knew what was coming, and when the guitar section kicked in, .. I don't know here you went, but you both went miles away. Well done, and pleased for you.

[@rorybisson756]

if you've ever wondered what two guitarists sharing 1 brain cell looked like, it's Don Felder and Joe Walsh. these two are just so in sync playing together it's unreal and it's like this on EVERY SONG.

[@gataiamanu1447]

My favorite guitar solos of all time is in this order is Hotel California and Michael Jackson's Beat it.😊

[@laurakali6522]

I would recommend the whole album Hotel California album start to finish. It’s a masterpiece.

[@FallenAngelBrass]

I saw the Eagles (with Glenn Frey's son Deacon in his place) play the whole album at Madison Square Garden right before Covid. Was a magical night.

[@miken2686]

Absolute facts

[@davemcbroom695]

I found these guys my first year of high school. Life wouldn't have been the same without them.

[@Cissy777]

Saw the Eagles live and it was amazing

[@markhodge7]

So remember this song hitting the airwaves. Instant "love it". Nearly 50 years later nothing has changed.

[@MikenLoriOKelley]

Saw them in 77 in San Diego as a 19 year old and again in 2021 as a young 63 year old. Both AMAZING!!!!

[@KevinDayton-s8i]

Apparently He'll froze over 😅

[@davidharrison1523]

One of the greatest songs of all time, I think, & so well known worldwide. The guitar duet totally Awesome! The Eagles put out some amazing music.

[@DaveB806]

You know they have created something special when almost 50 years later they are still trying to figure out what it’s all about. ALL TIME GREAT song!

[@dannymoore6886]

I remember seeing the Hotel California tour in Frankfort Germany while in the army around 1977. I went on to see them a total of 4 times. ALWAYS a fantastic show. Watching them in 1977 I remember watching them thinking there's someone up there who hasn't been with them before. I soon figured out it was the great Joe Walsh. I was thrilled.

[@GirlWithAnOpinion]

Life's Been Good.....

[@SquirminHermanthe1eyedGerman]

hey Frankfurt, not far from where I was born 10 years earlier

[@jamesbond8191]

Those same guitars doing the incredible duo are constantly playing the background music during the vocals just making a completely amazing masterpiece … just wow!

[@alapaticornell4391]

Yes. One of the great & best songs of all times🎉❤🎉❤🎉

[@joelgasparich64]

By far one of the best guitar solos I've ever heard especially with two people doing the solo at same time

[@jamesmorrison959]

The band prided itself on all members can sing.. Many great songs .. take it to the limit... victim of love....

[@tinagilbert8902]

YES! Complete perfection, so beautiful!!!🥰 Thrilled you got to witness it! Great reaction as always!!!❤

[@barsandbarbells2022]

So much 🔥 !

[@armadillotoe]

It seems the older this song gets, the more liked and respected it becomes. The double-neck guitar is a combination of a 12-string which has a more jangly sound as in the introduction, and a 6-string which the lead is played on.

[@skeeterinnewjersey5256]

My favorite live version of this song was the 1998 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction performance. They are all 20 years older and haven't lost one bit of their passion. My favorite comment on KZbin on that performance was "When you see that your grandpas are way cooler than you." Classic.

[@davidhorn6950]

Thanks so much. I love this song!

[@barsandbarbells2022]

Our pleasure!

[@davidcalvert7371]

Don Felder and Joe Walsh were magic with the guitars.

[@SIXX2772]

One word...LEGENDARY! Nice one guys! One band I regret never seeing in concert!

[@MarySiddell]

One of my favorite groups. Anything by them is amazing. Can't think of anything by them that I don't like. "Take It Easy" and "Desperado" are good examples.

[@janicelucas8561]

Saw these guys in 1977 in Auburn,AL, WITH 21,000 lighters up!! BEST GROUP EVER!!!

[@jordimoore2167]

As someone who has lived in California for many years, I've always taken this song kind of literally too. Many people visit and don't ever want to leave! 😅

[@robertholsapple2901]

Stairway to heaven with the duel neck shows the quaily of the Gibson in early rock too...I am glad you covered that one too. Great job to the both of you and your team.

[@billwiley7216]

I think the Eagles adding Joe Walsh was also really positive for the bands performances as he plays with so much passion. I was fortunate enough to see them live!

[@donjackson5522]

Never had the pleasure of seeing The Eagles live. But I did see Joe Walsh solo on The Confessor tour opening for Foreigner. Amazing show!

[@heidibrower]

Saw them 3 times and was amazed each time

[@veganlion4328]

Grew up listening to them. I remember exactly where i was when the news came out they were breaking up. I cried and cried. I was so happy when they reunited and the Unplugged Concert was off the chain!

[@veganlion4328]

@Lauren Lewis yes, music radio was so important at that time for my tween years and I loved every song. I looked forward to music I'm 56 so life was so different than now.

[@kbrewski1]

So where were you exactly?

[@veganlion4328]

@@kbrewski1 I was sitting in front of my stereo that had radio and cassette decks and a turntable. My brother left it to me when he went off to college and it had huge speakers which I was sitting in front of in my bedroom doing homework.

[@kbrewski1]

@veganlion4328 Oh. I thought it was going to be some great cool unique story. Doing homework!?? 🥱

[@veganlion4328]

@@kbrewski1 I'm 56 I'm lucky to remember much😂😂

[@drjag1155]

This song is iconic. An anthem for all a generation 😊

[@rickdoner5181]

They were amazing in concert. Saw them 4 times. Twice early on and twice on their "Hell Freeze's Over" tour. So many memories.

[@unclejohn1053]

Only seen them once live. Back in the festable seating days (1sr come best seats) Stood in line for 10 houres. I should have been ealier. Worth every minute I'll never get back.

[@GianniGiorgini-j9z]

GREAT song and GREAT Riff the guitars Eagles Amazing band.......

[@kevinmarshall854]

Hotel California is one of the greatest rock songs that was ever written. And the guitar solo near the end of the song is one of the greatest guitar solos ever heard!!!! And 🎉to think that each of the band members have gone on to great solo career's with great songs that they incorporate into their live performances now when they have a concert .

[@ovp66223]

I have NO IDEA why, but I never caught that drum riff at 9:21 before now. Really cool, probably be listening just for that when I hear/see this live version again.

[@gian8134]

That performance was absolutely amazing. Great reaction, guys!

[@barsandbarbells2022]

Yes it was!

[@Deyan_B_Travels]

My favorite guitar solo ever!

[@jenniferewing4504]

Amazing song.Amazing band.

[@toddmichelfelder3417]

Incredible live band!! I have seen them several times including their last tour and they never miss!!!

[@Yokozuna_777]

Love, Romance, Purity, Tranquility, Balance, Poise and SHEER TALENT! The 70s - 90s era was TRULLY BLESSED for the musical world, and not only.

[@ruserious9577]

>>>Purity, Tranquility, Balance, >>> In 1977, Eagles possessed NONE of those things. They were absolutely coked-up out of their heads. I lived in Santa Barbara back then, and my girlfriends Mom was one of their drug counselors. She would get calls at all hours of the night from them or their management to go to wherever they were to try to intervene.

[@Yokozuna_777]

@@ruserious9577 I was talking about the song, actually.

[@PMed]

I agree that this is absolute fire. I love the two guitars trading solos and then soloing together perfectly to close it out.

[@duke2651]

Glen Fry died a few years ago. The Eagles and Fleetwood Mac are two of the best bands of the 1970's. Joe Walsh and Lindsey Buckingham are both guitar gods!

[@ronaldalagia9211]

so is don felder.

[@duke2651]

@@ronaldalagia9211 Agreed! :)

[@KudokiMMA]

Fielder was the true genius between him and Walsh. While Walsh ended up more famous I’d say it’s pretty unanimous that people consider Felder to be the better player between the two

[@duke2651]

I have always been a rebel! :) Both men are. of course, fabulous guitar players.@@KudokiMMA

[@scotthanson4200]

l agree also the eagles and fleetwood mac are 2 of my favorites but my top favorite rock band is KISS. first time l heard them was 1977 l was in 8th grade at a friends house in minnesota he showed me the record and played 100,000 years l was blown away.

[@pauldixon5778]

The Eagles are so good. On stage, you can see that they are having a good time. So many great songs, such an easy listen.

[@jaapbruijn1300]

Just raw talent!!!

[@kylesummers1565]

This was definitely one of my favorite songs as a kid! Peace, Love!!

[@bambamnj]

As far as I recall only Glenn Frey has passed. The Eagles were still touring last I knew. Country Legend Vince Gill came in to fill in the empty place left by Glenn Frey's passing. The Eagles were always my favorite group. The vocals are always on point. I have been to several of their concerts and even when they came back after their breakup.. their vocals always sounded as good as, if not better than their studio versions. On top of all that.. The Eagles have had some of the best guitar players in the industry.. ever!!

[@kbrewski1]

Glenn Frey. Come on man.

[@mikeb36240]

Randy Meisner, original bass player just passed. 7-26-23 R. I. P.

[@nicolaemarian7009]

.Hotel California, another jewel of rock music for the anthology...In 1976 when the song, BARS & BARBELLES, was released, they were not born....They try to feel the splendor of this song after 50 years...."Golden" music is beautiful for eternity...

[@heidibrower]

Saw them live 3 times. They sound exactly like you eye listening to them on the radio. They can harmonize so good

[@heidibrower]

Me to. They sound exactly like they did 40 years ago

[@firedoc5]

This is probably the greatest live concert footage to be used as an official video. The only time I had a speeding ticket was coming back from a coal mine call at 3 a.m. in an ambulance with a broken speedometer while listening to this. It was on the radio and jamming to it. With my mind someplace else I didn't notice I passed a state trooper.

[@dvsreed]

I did something similar with the song Radar Love. Trooper asked me why I was in such a rush. I pointed at the radio and said Radar Love. He nodded and said just try to keep it under the limit next time.

[@firedoc5]

@@dvsreed Cool. Found out the trooper that got me only lasted a few months due to a number of reasons.

[@MyboogerwontSurrender]

Saw them at Cal Jam Two 😊 .. Many artists performed ❤

[@2Cambourne]

The Hotle California is a Halfway House for the Rich and Famous. They go There to clean themselves of Substance Abuse and Alcoholism. "Stab it with their steely knives but they just can't kill the Beast." The (Beast) is their (Addiction) they cannot control. "You can check out anytime you like but you can never leave." Once an addict always an addict. The alcoholic and drug addict will always have the temptation of reverting to their old addictions. One of the greatest songs ever written. Brilliant!

[@srobg1956]

Truly a happy experience! Master musicians making the best music.

[@avlanche7777]

Saw them twice in Vegas, great show of course, big bucks of course too… worth every dime. The drinks- more than a dime 🫤

[@gloriaroshto1408]

The Eagles are still performing today. Actually Vince Gill had been touring with them the last year or two, His voice blended so well with the group. You can find some of their music on you tube.

[@kelleewolfe2834]

WHAT!? I did not know this but I love Vince Gill, and I love the Eagles, sooo.... 💖

[@FallenAngelBrass]

I saw them with Deacon Frey sitting in for his dad at the Hotel California album tour in early 2020 before Covid hit. Was a magical night.

[@Handleweary]

Always gotta watch to see reactions of young people. Especially to the guitar solos

[@TexasMagnolia]

Y’all are opening a Whole Can of Goodness!! Along with hundreds of great songs…Then, y’all get the successful and great hits of their solo careers. My favorite Eagle is Joe Walsh (red bandana). Master Guitarist, Brilliant Producer, Songwriter! A must is: Rocky Mountain Way!

[@paulauvray1948]

Mine is Don Henley 🤫 the drums and singer as you now !

[@VENOMS_WRAITH]

Rocky Mountain Way is a great song, one of my favorites by him.

[@meditationlifeskills9310]

So much fricken" history in this one song! Amazing every time!

[@nermin-fb5bu]

This is not one of the best song. This is a best song ever.Masterpiece.

[@ernestchitwood4971]

I love this song , think outer limits, or tails of the unexpected, will give you a whole new meaning on hearing this song

[@kennethbell-hn9zv]

Love The Eagles went a long way from originally forming as a country rock band until discovered and taken on tour by Linda Ronstadt.

[@donna8818]

Don, Glenn, Bernie and Randy were all veterans of different bands and werent even a band together until they were selected to back up Linda Ronstadt.

[@infosecjeff]

Some of the best guitar jamming at the end is fantastic.

[@mikefetterman6782]

The music was written by Don Felder (White Double necked guitar) and Don Henley left the Whiskey-a-gogo club in LA, drunk one night and drove all the way to Needles, CA to find some peyote. On the way he wrote the lyrics, passing by desert hotels and contemplating his life. Henley says this is about "Someone losing their innocence, going from adolescence to adulthood, and not being able to go back" " Once you accept the responsibilities of adulthood, you can never regain that childhood innocence. " He loves that fact that hundreds of other meanings have popped up for many people. " Just a simple song about growing up."

[@stevemurrell6167]

"The music was written by Don Felder and Don Henley".....err, try Ian Anderson of Jethro Tull: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pXjZpqttrJZ4l5Ysi=99MA0F99ky5IWeez

[@RobbEverett]

I have seen them 7 times? 2 years ago for my wifes birthday tickets were a grand a piece. So worth it though. Always. RIP Glenn we miss you. The ending guitar solos was a competition between Felder and Joe Walsh

[@thundernels]

This is one of the best songs of all-time! It’s also a landmine for reactors.

[@heinleinreader]

Maryland 1977, I was at this concert. It was a helluva showcase. I lived then just outside DC. I also saw Heart, Chicago, Boz Skaggs, Billy Joel, Bread, America, Three Dog Night, Juice Newton, Dr Hook and the Medicine Show, Simon and Garfunkel, Elton John, the Beach Boys, John Mellencamp, Earth, Wind, and Fire, and many more.

[@martine2u]

My fav guitar bit EVER. The guitar duel or coplay is just outstanding and so unique. Unforgettable...

[@susanbloom7551]

thank you for not interrupting the music. What people don't realize that the mid 60's to 70's almost EVERY day a new song came out that was a mega hit....every day!!!

[@kevinmclaughlin1092]

You gotta see the live acoustic version from the HELL FREEZES OVER reunion special. Hearing this played acoustically after waiting so long for them to get back together was an amazing moment.

[@jwoodard29]

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

[@deloresfritz2652]

Got to see them in 2000. Best concert I’ve ever been to!!

[@flahgdoe4558]

Quickly becoming my favorite reaction channel. You guys are awesome!

[@barsandbarbells2022]

Thank you! Really appreciate that!

[@markhine3232]

Love this live version. You would, I think, love SEVEN BRIDGES ROAD and songs like DESPERADO PEACEFUL EASY FEELING, TEQUILA SUNRISE(my personal fave), THEY MUST HAVE HAD many many hits. Its a huge rabbit hole to tumble into.

[@douglingle1600]

I saw the Eagles in Germany, in 1977 it was the Hotel California Tour.....it was awesome real treat I was 23 at the time still remember it like it was yesterday!

[@mikefixx7177]

This is and always will be a classic from the 70s, thanks for playing it. Its a masterpiece.

[@mikeboudreau]

I've had the pleasure of seeing Hotel California being played three times live and it's amazing. Their best though was, I got to see them during the long run tour, which is the next album after this and they still played all the Hotel California songs I sat about 1😊6 rows in the middle. It was fantastic.

[@suerandellroberts]

The imagery in this song is metaphysical and magical. Fabulous performance!

[@dortheyc5276]

The Eagles have a vast catalog, so definitely keep digging.. I absolutely love Hotel California!! I could sit for hours and listen to Don Felder and Joe Walsh on those dueling guitars.

[@FredtheFrisian]

You chose the right title “Is this what perfect looks like”. It’s such a great album. I think another song, that’s actually musically very different, has the same theme, “Life in the fast lane”, you should check it out. However my favorite from the album is “the last resort”, which gives me goosebumps each time. All the best from the Netherlands!

[@roberta7727]

Love love love this thank you so much

[@Weyland_Yutani_Corp]

In before the block!

[@robshriver5006]

I'm a lifelong Eagles fan. My true musical heroes. Saw them live from the front row in Jacksonville back in March and I will tell you that They Still Got It! Like listening to an album perfection. Glad you did this one! Peace and Love!

[@DanielFrost21]

One of the greatest songs ever written, by one of the greatest bands ever assembled. Felder and Walsh on guitar was magic. I take this as a metaphor on the excesses of leading a hedonistic, materialistic life.

[@rogerstarkey5390]

The whole album dealt with the infinite ability that humans have to F*** up. The last resort is the perfect end and so relevant today.

[@miken2686]

@@rogerstarkey5390 So true. I'm tempted to say The Last Resort is my favorite Eagles song, but how can you have just 1 favorite? They're all masterpieces in their own right.

[@danielbenincasa770]

Seen them in concert. They are so good

[@chrisbutler5975]

Great song, Great choice. I’m amazed you didn’t get a ‘red-card’ for this one. Eagles aggressively go after any copywriter infringements. Good luck.

[@lilorbielilorbie2496]

chrisbutler5975. No it's just henley. He's not making his $0.02 cents off of everything. IMO Joe Walsh could most likely care less.

[@kbrewski1]

Only a matter of time it will be deleted.

[@barbkrettler1944]

The band has changed members a couple of times. Glenn Frey died a few years ago, Randy Meisner who left the Eagles in the late 70's early 80's died this past year. Everyone else is alive past and present. They are still touring and still sound fantastic! Vince Gill and Deacon Frey (Glenn's son) are now part of the group.