CAUGHT ME OFF GUARD.. | GRAND FUNK RAILROAD - Inside Looking Out 1969 REACTION!

[@robertheckman8013]

That hippie is named Mark Farner. I grew up idolizing Grand Funk. They deserve to be in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame!

[@garysheffield5445]

Unfortunately the Hof is a joke just politics it's supposed to be for rock but they fill it with pop artists

[@anytimejammin-eva]

They are truly great rockers! Especially for a 3 piece band! Mark Farner song /music writing second to none. My fave song is closer to home live! Play it next Mr Video!

[@Teresia12]

Totally agree!

[@maryannswanson3832]

You at right on!

[@chrisfarmer8993]

F ING!! Incredible!

[@garykelly7422]

This performance alone should have put GFR into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. ☮️

[@williammiles2221]

Absolutely!! 👍🏻

[@joanpeaden3282]

Exactly!!

[@Music-Is-Real-Love]

YES!!!

[@theodoreritola7641]

I think the RARHOF have favs THATS WHY

[@tracyjohnson5023]

@@theodoreritola7641 yep. Criminal that GFR isn't in there but Paula Abdul is. I say the same about soundgarden and even Chris Cornell as a solo artist too. In what universe is Paula RNR and these bands aren't? SMDH

[@markhopkins222]

The Greatest band that never got into the Rock N Roll hall of fame. The 70's had it all my friend.

[@ronaldcardinali2809]

Yes it's a shame !!

[@carolinagallegos3926]

We grew up in t,he best if time!! I had the best teen life!!!

[@ronaldcardinali2809]

@@carolinagallegos3926 I agree with you

[@Adrian-zd4cs]

Absolutely!!

[@antarcticorb9197]

@@carolinagallegos3926 I second that!

[@Netromish]

How the hell can a 3-piece band sound this huge? Amazing

[@andrewgrendahl5343]

PURE TALENT.

[@ernestomendozatheremin]

@@andrewgrendahl5343 indeed!!!!🙂

[@ernestomendozatheremin]

Easy. Is Mark, Don and Mel.

[@robertakline9785]

What makes this song great? That raw, unpolished, true rock sound. OMG we need more of these guys.

[@aviatom1]

Yes we do

[@sheripetrey1882]

Feel real good again please?!!!!

[@dennislindqvist8443]

They could play their instruments and two really good singers on top of that.

[@jamieduff5729]

This guy is scary I hope he finds his reaper Lol

[@clutchpedalreturnsprg7710]

@@jamieduff5729 Hello, wasn't Mr. Farner looking for his Refrigeration Truck?

[@PaulinTaegu]

This performance never gets old and neither does your reaction. Un-Funking-Believable! "Tarzan" as you call him is challenging his bandmates the whole way! He steps right up there and says "I'll make you feel real good, just watch and see." You even have a rare call & reply interaction between him and the drummer. He calls on them to bring the best they got and they do! The sum of the interactions is far greater than the individual parts. Even you feed off the musical energy these guys released here! A Historical performance that never gets old for me.

[@keithetherington4824]

This song is almost 50 years old, think about that.

[@magnusblomquist1787]

More than 50 actually.

[@On_Dust]

Doesn't matter. It is good music.

[@laurabuie3224]

@@magnusblomquist1787 Hey smartypants: 51 years old😂!

[@ladyB59]

@@magnusblomquist1787 I know fabulous that it does not date 😊😊 just as relevant. Now that was a soul reaction from Mr V xx

[@pamwolfendale3244]

It’s so funny when the reaction is some song like this & I’m like WTF I saw them live for $5 at Hampton Beach Casino like 50yrs ago hahahahaha

[@josephmichaelgoncalves1728]

He asked "what the hell did I just watch?" One of the best live rock performances ever, Amen. I also watched one the best reactions ever.

[@nancya2778]

Knocked his drink over🤣😆😄

[@josephmichaelgoncalves1728]

@@nancya2778 LOL!!!

[@johnnyringo1949]

Ain’t no denying the fact, my generation has the best music, hands down! Fight me.

[@carlastanley1138]

🤣😊👍

[@dereknez965]

You can't be out here throwing hands smelling like icy hot though haha

[@johnnyringo1949]

@@dereknez965 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@russelldooley5705]

Do you want to schedule this fight for before or after your nap?

[@johnnyringo1949]

@@russelldooley5705 Say when.

[@pupstudio]

I'm 63 and I grew up on these guys!!!!! Played everyone of their songs a thousand times while playing in my high school days. God, this brings back memories!!! AND DUDE....YOUR FUNNY AS HELL!!

[@bungalowmo]

Yes!! I grew up in Flint, Michigan & used to listen to these guys practice in Craig Frosts garage!! So long ago, but great memories! 🙌Hometown Boys!!🙌

[@clutchpedalreturnsprg7710]

Yes, it was the soundtrack of our senior year and the following summer. The next year too. I recall sitting outdoors with some school mates and this came on the 8-track stereo radio.

[@kathleensullivan4547]

​@@bungalowmo😮 WOW 😲

[@buckleymordecai9605]

67 here, yeah. I get it.

[@Element-tu8jw]

I was a kid going through my dads albums and discovered GFR

[@bosshogg8447]

I can’t imagine what type of person it takes to thumbs down this video. To quote The Doors, “People are strange”

[@ninline2000]

There are people that go from video to video on YT just to dislike videos.

[@kevinjennings238]

I'm Stunned that as of NOW, 1:40 AM, 12/9/20, there are FIFTEEN THUMBS DOWN!!! Must be rap fans!!!

[@scarletjohnston741]

@@kevinjennings238 must be a@@holes

[@dew02300]

Maybe you just had to be there.

[@sarahkristjanson6592]

@@kevinjennings238 lol go I F f

[@pennydyess2961]

Grand Funk has never gotten the recognition that they deserve. No one ever mentions that it was just 3 guys making this amazing, mind blowing music. If ever there was a band that deserved to be in the rocking roll hall of fame, it is Grand Funk Railroad.

[@buckleymordecai9605]

Right, a three man band!

[@klaptongroovemaster]

"I'm Your Captain" ... GFR's most epic song. "Some Kind of Wonderful" best harmonies, happiest jam. "We're an American Band" their biggest hit, but not my favorite.

[@tjtampa214]

Yes, all 3 of those are good ones, I just listened to Some Kind of Wonderful last night, can I get witness? Yeah, can I get a witness.........🎵🎵 Also really love the banging anthem " We're An American Band" (We're comin' to your town, we'll help you party down!) ...and of course the mellow, (Getting Closer to my Home)/ I'm Your Captain song, anthem.

[@tonteek1936]

Yes! Some kind of Wonderful!

[@tonteek1936]

I like to know how you ain’t done burn holes in the floor and couch! 😂😂💚

[@patrickingalls5954]

Mark played "I'm Your Captian" at a mutual friends memorial service. Really a down to earth kind man.

[@traciemcdaniel3660]

All the replies and add loco motion

[@stephenord3403]

I'm English and 65. As a kid got first album, saw them in 72, still listening now. Critics hated them but ffs what did they know. FA. As a drummer, had my heroes and Mr Brewer was one of them. Thank you America 🇺🇸, love 💘 from England 🇬🇧

[@bonniebickett4520]

The more critics hate a band, the more I love the bands! I grew up around the Allman Brothers. I prefer GFR to the " Brothers"!

[@stephenurso9267]

They were barely out of highschool when they did this! Amazing!!

[@ctguitarguy8510]

This will forever be known as Mr. Video's theme song. The fact it still hits like like this over 50 years later is wild.

[@isabelle317]

When I was a kid in Michigan, my mom took me to see them live... She was a rocker ..

[@patrickingalls5954]

Fellow Michigander here, they are awsome. Never saw G.F. together saw Mark solo several times. He lives just down the road from me,and he is as nice a man as he is talented.

[@emilyflotilla931]

I grew up in Michigan too, they were required listening to maintain your residency along with Bob Seeger, Motown, and Vernor's Gingerale!

[@patrickingalls5954]

@@emilyflotilla931 😂👍 How do you know a Michigan native? They can take a big slug of Vernors and not make a face! ( ain't the same not being made in Detroit anymore)

[@emilyflotilla931]

@@patrickingalls5954 I know, the ginger isn't as strong. But I still feel disloyal buying Canada Dry! Thanks for the chuckle!

[@1313jerry1313]

I can relate. I grew up in Flint in the 60s and 70s...

[@wmomente]

Three guys that sound like their playing an arena - what cosmic talent !!!!

[@MrRoach-yo3mz]

*MARK FARNER is his name..... AMERICAS FIRST 3 PIECE POWER BAND!!! ... "Grand Funk Railroad" was the best American Rock Band Ever, Period! ... The Best (3) Piece Band Ever, PERIOD!!!!!!! ... I used to roadie for Mark in the 1980s and Mark Farner is still playing gigs to this day and sounds as good as ever!*

[@larryporter5788]

A very underrated band, they could lay down the funk the blues , rock and pretty much anything they wanted. Great stuff

[@kennyseabolt6251]

Favorite part is definitely “be my reefer, gonna keep smoking that thang”

[@gwwayner]

That Mark Farner guitar riff is in the top ten of all time. Mel Sacher's heavy bass is sublime. The drumming amazing. These guys in their prime were the essence of rock/psychedelic music. THEY SHOULD HAVE BEEN FIRST IN LINE to the Rock n Roll Hall of Fame. They sold out stadiums back in the 70s. They were kick-ass.

[@anthonyperrault1805]

"Footstompin Music" would be my next suggestion.They used to start their concerts with it.

[@garysheffield5445]

And make it the live version Grand Funk should be watched live

[@jameskirschling7887]

I just listened to Foot Stompin' Music this afternoon.

[@emilyflotilla931]

Remember that well!

[@twwtjohns]

Agreed!

[@jackrivera8119]

I was at a few early shows...started with "Are You Ready"

[@crazydale1000]

I was in Vietnam in 1969.Came home in 71. This is the 1st concert I went to. Brother we were torched on amphetamines and high grade Jamaican reefer. Great show.

[@robertbenson1966]

They are three guys who didn't have a style consultant, choreographer, and just loved to rock out. They still play, and they didn't fight over who made the band who was the leader. They just played together and worked every day. They were all born in working class factory town. They sold out stadium's because of their energy and enthusiasm to make damb sure you were going to remember their performance. The only other band like this nowadays that I have seen is Flatbush Zombies out of Brooklyn

[@patrickingalls5954]

Mark's been one of my neighbors for 30+ years. Genuinely as nice and kind a man as he is talented. Nice family as well. Wonderful members of our small town.

[@izabelasiczek3547]

Like.i.always say they were making music not being in business of producing singing celebrities nowadays voice,real music doesn't count as much as drama on.social.media God I'm a boomer 😆 but a proud one they were definitely better simpler times

[@chrisgrav-qo6vp]

Mark Farner left the band in 1976 band.

[@theNOVEMBERman1116]

Dude is not playing any games with that guitar he showing it who's the boss🔥🔥

[@MrJimmGrant]

Ay bro I'm a 35 year old black man and I had the same reaction back when I heard it the first time, just good music man, check out another joint from them called 'Paranoid'

[@calvinhancock9748]

Yeah that is a good one!

[@tealc1365]

One of the best real reactions I've seen on any channel. You have now entered the Grand Funk zone. Never to return. Enjoy the ride.

[@nancyray9651]

I wish the 7 people who put a thumbs down on this video would come forward and explain themselves. If you can’t feel the great music and raw emotions in this song , there’s something wrong with you. I’ll wait........

[@craiglee8574]

I'll wait....why, thoughts replies welcome. Help me help you.😎😎

[@nancyray9651]

@@craiglee8574 LoL, I think you agree with me. If not, peace and love either way brother ✌️✌️☮️☮️💖💖

[@kimberlinibambini1988]

Real talk- facts!!✨

[@carlastanley1138]

🤣😊🤣

[@NHMouse]

There is now 13 and I agree, they got some explaining to do! I will wait with Ms. Nancy here for an explanation!......

[@T3MUwU]

This is one song I’ve never heard of and appreciate the community so much for making light of this song. Such a funky group they will be in my playlist from now on.

[@nikkiharris6091]

Dam Mr. V,. You got so much energy. I can't see how your couch can survive. 🤯🤯🤯. 💞You

[@Jenna_Bug]

I've thought that same thing! Wanted to ask where he bought it because if it can hold up for him then my fat🍑, my hubby sleeping on it and 5 grandkids should all be fine!! Lol

[@jeannemarie3704]

Poor couch. Someone send him a new one please. He will need it!! 😆

[@rebo2610]

This reaction won you a subscriber! I loved that you were almost in tears sad shaking. So emotional to a song and artist I truly adore!

[@modmary1]

Mark Farner. Not Farmer 👩‍🌾 He’s a National Treasure. A&A. Andy and Alex really want to Jam with you, on vocals. Dude! You have such passion and such a growl, in your voice. You should really think about sangin’ 🤩

[@kimberlinibambini1988]

Agreed!

[@officegirl1959]

The Animals originally released this in 1966, then Grand Funk added the marijuana lyrics and added it to their album. It Rocks! Just like you, ha

[@bobconklin7159]

Welcome aboard the Grand Funk train. “Heartbreaker” live.

[@anytimejammin-eva]

YESSS! Then Closer To Home/ I'm Your Captain Live for sure!

[@SheynaVVV]

I loved that one for 40+ years!

[@sassymessmess9110]

Yes!

[@GalegHelross]

Oh Hellll yeah!

[@lxhobson]

OMG ~~ This is the best live performance I have ever seen! I can't imagine finding one that's more intense, physical, passionate, etc. etc. 💖 💖 💖 Mark Farner had to be one of the best front men in ANY rock band. And the drummer and the bass player were absolutely amazing as well. This was early on in their career. I think all of them were under 21 years old at the time this performance was recorded. You can TELL they were still a cohesive unit -- watching the way they make eye contact to ensure they're on the same page in the performance. It's lovely to see that .... so sad they began having problems with their manager and eventually even with each other.

[@missgmoma]

Yes! This is what I call a band , the vocals here are perfect for their sound. It works for me!!! 👆🏻

[@kimberlinibambini1988]

Yesss!👍🤟🏻

[@missgmoma]

@@kimberlinibambini1988 💯✌🏻

[@patrickingalls5954]

@@missgmoma Mark is as nice and genuinely kind a man as he is talented. Absolutely no pretense with him. His family as well. Peace out.

[@missgmoma]

@@patrickingalls5954 Hi Patrick, that’s just awesome. So many let fame & fortune go to their head. Good to hear he stayed down to earth. Do you personally know him & the family?

[@patrickingalls5954]

@@missgmoma been one of my neighbors for over 30 years. We are a very close knit community. Our kids rode the same bus, my wife was their family dr.s nurse before she retired. So you have school things, church things etc. and they are just such a regular part of the community you completely forget what an awsome talent he is until your watching him in concert or seeing him in these videos. Haven't had a chance to yak with him since he picked up his wife's flat of wheat grass where I work. That was back just before covid hit the fan.

[@slimpickins9124]

Who'd a thunk it that 50 years after seeing this band in the teen nightclubs in flint Michigan I would be seeing Mark Farner getting reacted to by today's generation.

[@kristiwheels9381]

Thank you for whoever requested this for Leo‼️🔥❤️🎶💞💫💯

[@jadecawdellsmith4009]

I agree. It's before my time but I'll definitely be listening to more

[@alanmcclure9546]

i been trying FOREVER to get you to do GFR,, i will try one more time,,, "I Can Feel Him in the Morning", I swear this is one of the BEST SONG's ever! You would be the first, I think in KZbin to react to it,, and you will start a new trend with an old and absolute STUNNING song ! And then if you do not do it, I give up

[@toddylu6869]

and 51 years later....we are enjoying it once again!!!

[@scottbohe7047]

I am so happy this guy is enjoying Grand Funk! Excellent song, excellent performance! Mark, Don, and Mel you were so awesome together!! Thanks guys!

[@andreagarcia2176]

I knew you'd love it!!! Great reaction, and you have the perfect shirt for it!!! 😂😂😁😁

[@quinny6920]

OMG you never fail to make me laugh my ass off!!!! Grand funk ,,,,would listen to them for hours!,all the girls LOVED MARK!!!

[@deborahhalbert3372]

There are some songs that I just sit back & wait for you to react to. I know exactly what’s about to happen. You made my day dude. They ain’t called Grand FUNK for nothin. 🔥❤️

[@kimberlinibambini1988]

Same! Still waiting as patiently as possible on a few- I know he gets lots of requests.. I just get so get sooo excited at the thought of him hearing/seeing certain ones-🤷🏼‍♀️😊

[@patrickingalls5954]

December 2021! One year after first seeing your reaction. You are still my favorite reaction for my favorite video. Mark is one of my neighbors and I know he would get the biggest kick out of your videos! Good job young man and keep on rocking!!!

[@gingercrader8176]

Listen to it alone without us, blast it.

[@chiclet1052]

I don't know where u came from or where yor headed , but out of all the reactors I've checked out, u r absolutely my favourite. NOBODY comes close to u. That I grew up in the yrs these songs were made makes it even better cuz I know what's coming next b4 u do. Yor hysterical, vital & quite enjoyable to watch. Others could learn from u. Thank u so much. Please stay safe as we're gonna need u for sure on the other side of all this shit the world is currently going thru.😷🤗🎸🎶🤣😊😳🤯🇨🇦

[@karensheline5183]

Me too. 63 year old white woman and LOVE this kid. He’s in my state, Ohio.

[@deborahcornell171]

Saw them do this live in '70. Mark Farner's hair was almost to his waist by then...tight red pants...shirtless. Uh-huh, I remember that. Whew. And LEO HONEY! You should know by now lots of white boys (& gals) out there with strong voices. Especially back in the day. We were groovin' to all kinds of blues & funk mixed in with our rock back in the late 60's & 70s. And it was great!💙🌿💚☮✌

[@melissafernandez79]

Unbelievable! I've heard the name many times over the years, but I've never actually listened to them. Thanks a million for posting! There's almost too much fabulousness in this performance!

[@ClevelandPotters]

Finally you did some GFR!! Bad ass song!!

[@phantomrockerr]

Mark and Don both have great voices.

[@88teffie]

Now just imagine that there are some of us who grew up with parents who played music like THAT in our house. Can't wait for you to discover Uriah Heep.

[@kristinanichols7816]

Love ,love ,LOVE! Uriah Heep lady in black is one of my favorites

[@scarletjohnston741]

My parents were hippies. I was funkin out in diapers 😅My mom's gone but my 72 yr old dad is still rockin the long hair & listening to all the same music he did in the 60s & 70s.

[@Kiki-kf7on]

Yes 30 days in the whole

[@kari9354]

saw a due show with deep purple and uriah heep when i was teen.(whent cuse dp fan) and damn uriah heep blow me away and they where like 60y old. been a fan since.think it was in 06 or 07

[@russelldooley5705]

Wish mine had.

[@PaulSter]

You're awesome brother! As I just posted elsewhere, this tune, I think, defined GFR in the early days. Four stages of the song, exhibits their tightness, musicianship, and yes, total passion and funk! EDIT - It's kind of like an opera with all the different sections. The 100% best rendition (that I've heard recorded) was their breakout double-set "Grand Funk Live" release in front of a few different audiences, but I'm told up to 77,000 fans, with nary an error to be found.

[@nebbindog6126]

Believe it or not, these guys are Motown Records artists.

[@linnymaemullins3319]

😍

[@jameskirschling7887]

Sorry to say this but Grand Funk were never signed to Motown. Most of their albums were released by Capitol Records. They did have a couple of albums released by different labels but never Motown.

[@LarsFunkRoad]

True... they from(near) Detroit..but Gordy nevr signed em

[@ColonelSpankysLostBattalion]

Rare Earth was signed with Motown.

[@jameskirschling7887]

@@LarsFunkRoad they are from Flint, Michigan. Their name is a play on the Grand Trunk Railroad that went through Michigan at the time. I'm originally from Detroit so I grew up listening to Grand Funk

[@Ottawajames]

If you're getting on the Grand Funk Railraod train, you gotta make a stop at "Some Kind of Wonderful" it's my personal fave GFR song.

[@Jamky01]

"Nobody knows the band Grand Funk? The wild, shirtless lyrics of Mark Farner? The bong-rattling bass of Mel Schacher? The competent drum work of Don Brewer? Oh, Man! - Homer Simpson, Homerpalooza Season 7 episode 24.

[@docbearmb]

GFR - my first concert - 1969. Raw power. Where’d they get the energy? Detroit. Lead and drums both 21 years old. Bass player was 18. At that time, no others in the group. That all came from those three. Seats were about 15 feet from the speakers. My ears are still ringing and I love it.

[@christhrasher9892]

Grand Funk Railroad was a band that would give it their all if there was only 1 person or a million in the audience.

[@barbararhodes7445]

sign of a true artist

[@aramhamparian9641]

Possibly the greatest live performance ever by a rock band.Top two, anyway. Along with Ten Years After's live performance of I'm Going Home at the Woodstock Festival in 1969. Check that one out and let us all know which one you liked more. :)

[@jodyrolandconstruction6577]

GFR “ We’re an American Band” is the banger. Also Skid Row “Monkey Business “

[@deannawalker7022]

Yes

[@robertbeliveau4345]

And throw some ccr in there It ain't me I ain't no senators son

[@remedy9648]

Oh hell yeah!

[@treasuresunderfoot7876]

Mark Farner...genius musician. He writes & arranges music, plays guitar, bass, keyboards & harmonica & then tops it all of with a KILLER voice! What would the 70's have been without Grand Funk....A LITTLE LESS FUNKY FOLKS😎🤘

[@mikemartin8747]

Grand funk was lit. Check out American woman and locomotion. You'll dig both of them too. You the 🐐.

[@Kickstart500]

American Woman was The Guess Who.. from Canada..also great I think you meant American Band

[@HALFBREEDxBILLYxGRAM]

@@Kickstart500 lmao right haha.

[@timlamb9428]

Grand Funk Railroad got their name from the Grand Trunk Railroad that runs through Michigan which is where they are from. As a matter of fact they are from Flint which is about 40-50 miles north of Detroit. If u haven't listened to it yet listen to their song American band. The video was filmed on one of the band members uncles farm somewhere in Michigan. Very cool video that is really just a home movie. Can't get anymore real than that.

[@gingercrader8176]

Love that you covered this!!! I love that you enjoyed that! Great fun!!! 😆😂🤣 Cover more GRAND FUNK!!!!

[@cherylquiroz609]

So proud to be born when I was as I got the 60s, 70s, 80s, 90s and 00s music. I'm a hard rocking ĥeavy blues kinda gal! Great choice.

[@thebrhinocerous]

My dad doesn't appreciate GFR...I look at him like he's stupid every time. I agree with you, there's something wrong with you if you don't feel their music.

[@donaldkent7413]

more Grand Funk 1) Black Licorice 2)The Railroad 3) Nothing is the Same 4)Flight of the Phoenix 5) Mean Mistrater 6) Footstompin’ Music 7) Creepin’ 8) People let’s stop the war 9) Inside... 10?? oops

[@OldHead71]

This was one of the best live performances I’ve ever seen ...glad you got to it. Another AMAZING live performance is The Edgar Winter Group - Frankenstein (1973)

[@anniemei8631]

YES!!!!..I found my refer..lol..Right?!!..makes me smile thinkin back when I used to blast this song in my room..my dad would bang on my walls..sayin..Can you crank it up any Louder??!!..hahaha yeah good times..oh yeah..All my Records were in Vinyl. LPs and 45's man..yeah they Classic stuffs now!..Thanks Mr Video for playing GFR again!! Peace*

[@StaciaAmnaber]

And this is why you are the best reactor!! You should be the one getting a call from Barack.

[@dougnelsin1480]

I was fortunate enough to have met Mark Farner a few years ago at a meet and great after one of his shows. Super nice guy and i have a lot of respect for him. Great reation.

[@meauxknox1963]

A nickel bag back in the day was A half ounce. Green is 100 times better now ! This is my favorite Grand Funk Railroad tune !!! 💯🔥🎸🎼😎

[@shoesagogo1]

Do you remember calling it a lid 😄🤘

[@meauxknox1963]

Absolutely and measuring by your fingers lol😎

[@beowulf1005]

@@shoesagogo1 Host: How many joints are in a lid? Bob: Two. Host: Two? Bob: Yeah, I roll big joints. Host: The judges say that's OK, they roll big joints too!

[@shoesagogo1]

Greatest of times 😂🤘🤘

[@patrickingalls5954]

Two finger or three finger.... then you sat and sifted the seeds and stems out. Man bud really is so much better now and I just go to the store especially when you have enough bonus points on the best killer bud. 😂👍✌

[@saundracampbell6078]

They are fantastic. I have seen them 3 times and the concerts are rocking!! First time 1976

[@Kim-hc5si]

GFR is some soul-ass rock. SO GOOD! Some Kind of Wonderful We’re An American Band Bad Time The Loco-Motion

[@kevinwingo5964]

Hey, you alright little brother.😎 I'm 64 year old white man and even though I've heard this when it came out in 69 when I was 13 you react the same as me. So funny 😂, so cool 😎 thanks man.🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶😎

[@carojayess1723]

OH, MAN!!!! I'VE BEEN WAITING FOR YOU TO DO THIS ONE!!! I KNEW YOU WOULD LOVE IT AS MUCH AS I DID!! YES, I AM YELLING!! OK, I will calm down now. 😂 You made my day!!

[@ovk-ih1zp]

What they are all about IS in their name Grand FUNK Railroad, flat out one of the best 70's act to ever exist. It's a International Crime that they aren't in the Rock Hall of Fame Yet, a Pure Criminal Shame.

[@jenifferjones]

Same with Dio, just goes to show whoever's inducting these bands, its not the peoples choice. Therefore the hall of whatever never ment sh-t to me. BIASED!

[@sassymessmess9110]

"BAD TIME" "MEAN MISTREATER" "Closer To Home" "Heartbreaker" "Foot Stompin Music" "Some Kind Of Wonderful" "We're An American Band" "Locomotion"

[@Chad_Sandridge75]

There isn't a bad GFR song but these are there pop radio songs. There best cuts are the deep tracks IMO. I'm just happy when they get attention. They are sooo underrated!

[@EthanJamesMOJO]

@@Chad_Sandridge75 I’m with you! Sins a Good Man’s Brother, In Need, and I Come Tumblin are my top favorites

[@bonniefaulconer2080]

@@Chad_Sandridge75 so true! The Railroad, Black Licorice, Shining On etc etc

[@sassymessmess9110]

@@bonniefaulconer2080 I forgot about "Shining On".

[@chrisnewton5126]

forgot 1.... "In Need"

[@TomMonteck]

I collect records, since i was 12 years old, my father's hobby that passed onto me. And i gotta say, for some reason, me and my pothead ass never heard this. THANKS MISTA VIDEO, this shit was great.

[@moehair98]

Hehehehe!! Saw these guys in Detroit, 1971. Your reaction was priceless!!

[@Phoenix-x8y]

This is my first time hearing this, I like it. The guy got a lot of soul in his voice....🌹 Much love Mr.video 💋

[@CAPTWESS-nd8ep]

Lead singer and guitarist Mark Farner! A sham they were never inducted into the R&R Hall of Fame!

[@PaulSter]

I'm not sure if you meant to say "shame" about HOF, or indeed 'sham', because both are absolutely true!

[@calvinhancock9748]

His guitar made it and is waiting for him!😀

[@aprilchoyce7588]

I never heard of this song or band before but I love this! WOW I'm blown away! Their voices are perfect!!!!!!!!!!

[@TheDivayenta]

And Mark is HOT!!!

[@buckleymordecai9605]

Right?

[@twanadenson1293]

Try their classic, "An American Band"

[@ourworld1466]

Got a check out their promo video for we’re an American band

[@cristyrawks6325]

Rock music came from the blues. Many bands still center their music around the old masters of jazz/blues. I was a rocker from 13 in 1968, so these guys were a part of my "playlist" back then. BTW loooved your reaction.

[@markhopkins222]

Grand Funk Railroad was formed as a trio in 1969 by Mark Farner (guitar, keyboards, harmonica, vocals) and Don Brewer (drums, vocals) and Mel Schacher (bass)

[@eddietorres1000]

Grand Funk Railroad is one of the Greatest Rock Band of the Late 60's into the 70's they Sold Out Shea Stadium Faster than the Beatles they are the Only Band in Rock History to Blow Led Zeppelin Off The Stage

[@garym6688]

And yet people wonder what's wrong with music in 2020 .... nothing beats a couple guys with guitar, bass & drums feelin' that shit.

[@vickiconley3638]

The 70’s had it all musically, that’s the truth. There will never be another time like it. Play “American Band” song as well, you will recognize that one I’m sure.

[@butchvito]

Grand Funk Railroad - "I Can Feel Him in the Morning." One of the best songs ever written in my opinion, and one of GFR most underrated tracks. You'd be the first to react to that. Everyone is going to recommend their "hits" which there are about 50 different channels of people reacting to those songs... Blaze Up!

[@lorirose5343]

Yes!! My favorite, wish he would react to this one next.

[@butchvito]

@@lorirose5343 - Yeah it seems most people aren't familiar with that song. My dad would play it when I was a young kid. One of my favorites.

[@nelliejewell2665]

You will be as blown away by this song as Inside Looking Out. It’s profound for your soul.

[@Unclesmokey314]

agreed 100%

[@EthanJamesMOJO]

I Come Tumblin’ is almost as heavy and criminally underrated. That would be a great listen too. The drums are crazy on that song

[@DenisPetrov1980]

Great song!

[@wardka]

Everyone seems to forget Grand Funk's song "Paranoid." Black Sabbath of course did a song called "Paranoid" about the same time but they were completely different things. GFR's version can peel paint off the walls and take several years off your life expectancy - well worth it though. (No offense to Sabbath who is just about my favorite band.)

[@Eowyn187]

Dude!! 😃 What a reaction! So badass to see you get that fired up. Yeah that song is funky and sexy af. Every damn thing about it. I sooo approve your taste😁 (btw when you listen to GFR you gotta pair them with Bad Company. They just go together)

[@maryannswanson3832]

Oh yeah I was 19 years old and on Friday December 11,. I will be 70. 😍🤩😁💥😎😘😌

[@wendymillar1072]

Happy Bithday🎈🎈🎉

[@sherriparra6751]

Happy birthday 🎂

[@carolmetzler1476]

Happy Birthday 🎁🎂🎈🎉

[@carojayess1723]

Happy birthday! 🎊🎁🎉

[@Jillyconjem]

Happy Birthday! 🎉 🎂

[@rayniecox7683]

Haven't heard Grand Funk in many years, forgot how good they were. Thanks for the excellent memories. Saw them about 50 years ago.😎😎😎😎😎😎

[@patrickingalls5954]

Mark lives just down the road from me. He is just a nice down to earth family man. Still one of my guitar gods!

[@berniceporter9989]

He's incredible. They all were. I purchased more than one of their albums. First naked men I ever saw🥰

[@patrickingalls5954]

@@berniceporter9989 Yes he is! Just an example, ran into Mark at the gas station. Introduced him to my son (big G. Funk fan) year or so later my son is at work at the hotel he worked at. Mark had some family visiting saw my boy working stopped and yacked with him remembered his name made my sons day! That's the kind of guy he is. Just can't fake that. ( my kids did ride the bus with his they were a couple yrs. ahead of ours) nice family. You have to understand it's kind of a unique almost magical area where we live. It is the serenity of really knowing deep down that there is no place better. Stay safe, love strength and peace to you.

[@1313jerry1313]

@@patrickingalls5954 Yes. Mark is a great guy. He genuinely cares deeply about people... All people.

[@patrickingalls5954]

@@1313jerry1313 Definitely, for our community you see Mark the the husband, father... it's not until your seeing him in concert or on these videos that you remember what a talented man he is.

[@1313jerry1313]

@@patrickingalls5954 Yep. I think people often forget that popular people are just people who are popular. Is he still living up in NW Michigan?

[@judywalker8020]

Try live “ Heartbreaker” if you like this one.

[@gregwilliams9737]

Absolutely ❤ how you let these songs take a grip of you Leo 😅😅😅

[@sargonsblackgrandfather2072]

Damn man imagine being there in front of the stage. The funk would just be flowing through you.