British Guys React to Joe Walsh Rocky Mountain Way

[@brentravnsborg2782]

rocky mountain way is one of the all time rock anthems for a reason and that is because of joe walsh just killin it on guitar

[@HRConsultant_Jeff]

Peter Frampton also used the Talk Box on his most famous live record. Early versions caused some guitarists to chip their teeth on the device.

[@SnoBear626]

Peter actually used Joe's rig.

[@John-re2qw]

Joe the legend turns 75 in three weeks. He played this 50 year old song on the Stephen Colbert show a few days ago. The house band were just beaming playing with one of the greats.

[@827dusty]

His first band was "The James Gang." Then he had a few years as a solo artist, including this song. Then The Eagles came calling. Joe was a star long before he joined The Eagles.

[@chriswiedeman2956]

Joe Walsh is such an amazing artist and so much fun to watch live. He never plays the same song the same way.

[@moonbeam2062]

Now you gotta go back to Joe's 'James Gang' Days in the late 60s. When he really made a name for himself before the Eagles. "Funk 49", "The Bomber", "Walk Away"

[@firefighterchick]

I haven't heard this in so long! Joe Walsh is a fantastic artist in his own right, as is the rest of the aforementioned band. This was the era of just pure rock as its own genre(outside of pop rock, hard rock, metal, etc.)

[@sandyboudreaux-barber9586]

I’ve loved Joe Walsh since 1969. He started with the James Gang. This song was from the early 1970s

[@daviddill5405]

Barnstorm played in Oklahoma City in 1973. REO opened and Focus closed the concert. The crowd didn't like Focus and called for Joe! The equipment crates had James Gang still stenciled on them.

[@timwestcott361]

Handy backing band - the MGs. Joe a deadset A List Stoner Rock legend.

[@marycapok4247]

Legend....my fella is having life's been good by Joe Walsh at his funeral!

[@iamjenniferjames]

♥ Joe Walsh is a legend. If you haven't heard it yet, check out Funk 49. It doesn't disappoint!

[@BritPopsReact]

@Jennifer James Cheers Jennifer, I will add that to the list and try and get around to it quickly as BP1 enjoyed that, so I will get some more from Joe soon. Cheers

[@webbtrekker534]

The Talk Box is an improvement if an invention in 1939 by the Guitarist Alvino Rey. Rey amplified his banjo in the 1920s. In 1935, Gibson hired him to develop a prototype pickup with engineers at the Lyon & Healy company in Chicago, based on the one he developed for his banjo. The result was used for Gibson's first electric guitar ES-150. The prototype is kept in the Experience Music Project museum in Seattle. In 1939, Rey invented an early version of a "talk box" device that modified the sound of his electric steel guitar to sound like words. For performances of his big band, he created an animated mechanical character he named "Stringy", shaped like a guitar, that "sang" the altered guitar sounds. A later commercial version of the talk box, using a different technology developed by Bob Heil, was made famous by guitarist Peter Frampton. Around 1959 to 1960, Rey collaborated with composer Euel Box of PAMS Productions of Dallas to bring his distinctive pedal steel guitar sounds to radio jingles. This jingle package was part of the new Top Forty radio format and was heard on such innovative radio stations as K-BOX in Dallas and W-FUN Miami. Rey is also credited with inspiring the later, ground-breaking "Sonosational" PAMS Jingles Series 18 in 1961 which featured the talking or singing instrument effects of Rey's "sonovox".

[@billtroxell2148]

How Does a Talkbox Work? A talkbox works by letting a performer modify an audio signal-typically a guitar sound-by forming words and sounds with his or her mouth. This effect is created by directing the amplified sound of an instrument or effect through a plastic tube into the mouth.

[@StevesFunhouse]

Great vid, guys !!! BTW, that was Booker T Jones (from the group Booker T and the MGs) on keyboards (Top, very famous song, Green Onions)

[@BritPopsReact]

@Steve Wilkins I do remember Booker T and The MG's I had Green Onions on vinyl and it was associated over here with the Teddy Boy revival back in the late 70's. Great tune, no real stand out lyrics 🤣

[@StevesFunhouse]

@@BritPopsReact Cool. There's a Live at Daryl's House both on KZbin and floating around on AXS TV or something (and maybe others) that features Booker T. and he still plays really well. I love Green Onions ... the food AND the instrumental 😊😎.

[@mpierce3]

another talk box anthem is peter frampton do you feel like I do

[@redlead873]

You should have played the intro where Joe shows his great sense of humour by saying ''If I knew I was going to have to sing this for the rest of my life, I probably would have written something different, but too late you're stuck with this one''. The 'backing band is the legendary 'Brooker T and the MG's'. Check out 'Green Onions' by Brooker T and the MG's. Joe's album titles are funny too. For example 'You Bought it, You Name It'.

[@sandyboudreaux-barber9586]

Peter Frampton uses the talk box

[@rtses2]

For some awesome talk box action, and an awesome guitar solo, watch the concert version of: Do You Feel Like We Do (From, Frampton Comes Alive.)

[@R.POWELL]

Great song, Great reaction !! 👍 The studio version is a must - 👌

[@thomasripley1548]

Joe in the James gang, is the bomb.... lifes been good to me so far.......

[@HG-cv4ru]

cmon, Frampton comes alive "Do you Feel Like we DO" for the sqwauck or talk box.

[@jamietfranklin]

Peter Frampton used it a lot. Do Baby I love your Way

[@surrealestate06]

This song is pre Eadles...Eables? Joe was famous in his own right before bringing his talent to them Eatles.

[@Quincysof]

Awesome, I loved it when he was with Eagles❤ as well. I wish I had just a little of his talent. Thanks🌞

[@hifijohn]

"not so serious baseball " shows off the sillier side of baseball.

[@ATN2USN]

Peter Frampton made me sick of the Talk box. Joe Walsh on the other hand is a master of the device.

[@ricshaffer4009]

I'm a big Joe Waslh fan , got to see him live on multiple occasions even with the James gang...hes great...but I do think anytime you listen to a song for the first time do the studio version 1st...thenvif you like it find a live version not all live versions are played the same , some being better then others...just a suggestion..best wishes

[@russellburress6240]

He is very famous for when he comes on stage he always greets the audience with the same line ....How ya doin' ?

[@kevingrady8736]

Joe is married to Ringo's wife's sister, making them brother in-laws.

[@gregcable3250]

This song came out in about 72-73.

[@darylabbott2032]

And your from David Gilmours home he plays the voice box on his guitar on keep talking pulse tour

[@johncagnettajr344]

Jeff Beck used it too. As well as Peter Frampton.

[@jenell56]

That was Brilliant! Loved it!

[@BritPopsReact]

@jenell56 Even BP1 enjoyed that one. Thanks for watching

[@thomasripley1548]

Peter Frampion comes alive, album. DO YOI FEEL LIKE WE DO.......

[@saratroy9613]

Thanks for reacting to this one. Joe Walsh is such a talent! He recently reformed The James Gang, the band he was in during the early 1970s, to perform at the Taylor Hawkins tribute concerts. At the L.A. Taylor Hawkins tribute, there is a video here on KZbin of them performing 'The Bomber.' I suggest checking that out, or the studio version (I do personally prefer watching live performances because I like to watch the artists in action). Another great live performance is Joe with The Eagles, 'In the City'. My favorite live version lately is from a concert they did in June. Joe's guitar solo is just amazing. If you type 'The Eagles (In the city) at Anfield by peter kevan20/6/22 the video will show up.

[@lordlockdown64]

Great stuff from Mr Walsh, nice rocky number!

[@BritPopsReact]

@Lord Lockdowns Jukebox The man knows how to deliver a guitar solo. How you doing, you fancy a coffee on Sunday same place? 10am

[@glennelfmann3143]

great talent, glad he was able to kick the booze

[@russellburress6240]

1st time I heard a talk box was when peter Frampton used it on do you feel like we do

[@barbarabisson2551]

Not the video I've enjoyed in the past, but it shows his crowd!

[@jamietfranklin]

And this is late in the game. Listen to that filled fat sound! I love Joe Walsh.

[@bobschenkel7921]

Seen Mr. Joe Walsh a couple of times, and he has always delivered on stage, a true guitar ace. BTW, whoever "produced" the video, and left Joe's name up for the whole song, is EFFING ANNOYING. We know who he is damnit, let us see him. Thanks guys, obviously NOT your fault.

[@BritPopsReact]

@Bob Schenkel Hey Bob, thanks for the great comment and errr, we have to hold our hands up and admit it was us that put the name over the video, It was totally blocked and would not allow us to publish it, so we had to put the name over the video or totally blur it out. Sorry about that, it only happens with certain videos and artists, hope it didn't spoil it too much for you. All the best BPR

[@deanhockenberry9268]

Who’s performing? Is it Joe Walsh or his guitar? A great musician becomes one with his instrument and that is the definition of Joe Walsh.

[@elainehoward8822]

Hi both, this sounds slow but it’s nice to be able to actually hear all the words. I like the wowow, some excellent guitar solo’s. A great upload. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ps I’m sending another email now xx

[@BritPopsReact]

@Elaine Howard Thanks Elaine, we have received the email and your mug has been ordered and on it's way. All the best

[@tundiel]

Too bluesy for me, though I definitely appreciate the talent! This is my dad's cup of tea though, and he probably has this guy somewhere in his vinyl collection. By the by, the real EnderOllie 4 is ALSO watching you. He loves reaction videos to his favourite games, but he also likes PTX, so when he searched for PTX reactions your channel obviously came up seeing as me and my dude share an account. He was particularly impressed with your reaction to 'Love Again', and seeing as he is a 7 year old ASD kid, it's highly likely your view count for that one may rise significantly in the near future 🤣🤣🤣 Also, he wants me to take him to their concert next year. May have to swap my daughter for my son as a companion. Fun times!

[@markhaus2830]

Your probably just too young to appreciate the greatness of this. Can never be too bluesy

[@tundiel]

@markhaus2830 it's been a while since I was considered 'too young for something 😆 I definitely appreciate the talent, I just prefer other genres. I DO listen to blues now and again, I just need to be in the right mood 😊

[@elainehoward8822]

Think Ringo is married to Barbra Bacc

[@glennelfmann3143]

Barbara Bach since 1981

[@markbucher7609]

Oh lord, you guys go back to listening to pop music. If you can't hear Walsh's genius with a guitar, it's wasted. This was originally recorded in 1972, it's a classic tune.

[@BritPopsReact]

@markbucher7609 Hi Mark, we just go all over the place and enjoy the journey and listening to something new everyday, We enjoyed Joe in this and in the Eagles reactions we did, we had to take those down as we received a copyright strike for posting Eagles material, which was a shame, so we are a bit wary on what we upload. Cheers

[@ronaldr9911]

ruined with name in heavy print across the video screen

[@BritPopsReact]

Copyright I am afraid :(

[@russellburress6240]

Peter Frampton actually did it first

[@hippiemama52]

Actually, he didn't. Frampton didn't use it until 1976. Joe Walsh recorded Rocky Mountain Way in '73.

[@elainehoward8822]

Think Ringo is married to Barbra Bacc

[@BritPopsReact]

@Elaine Howard Thanks Elaine, it was hidden in my tiny brain, I just could not recall it quick enough, so here we go: Joe Walsh married Marjorie Bach (sister of Barbara Bach and sister-in-law of Ringo Starr) in Los Angeles on December 13, 2008.