Don Felder plays "Hotel California" at the Met

[@maiandalffaro4997]

-Should we give him a microphone? -Nah

[@latengocomoburro]

Yeah, he is not a good singer.

[@ardz.]

He sounds like auto tuned spongebob🧽

[@maggiemae7749]

That is a great place to play acoustic

[@xuhan9976]

Even no microphone for the amp

[@toddvandell85]

@Maian Dalffaro I think they should have given Don a mic. I thought he sang pretty well, for not having Don Henley's pipes. Woulda been nice to hear him sing. No one could wire one mic to one of the two Fender amps there? Really?

[@EdgeOfFuzz]

Heard on the radio the other day that Jimmy Page was in attendance for this and Felder was nervous performing in front of him. What a legend.

[@justfine77777]

Raj Kissoon it’s interesting that you say that. This was far from a bad performance, but I’ve heard him do this better, just about every other time he does this.

[@justfine77777]

drakey27 they are totally different. Page is like Slash. He is a complete riff master. He has written so many memorable riffs. I can’t say the same for Felder, but his technical prowess is way up there.

[@richardgreen9393]

justfine77777 Page couldn’t hit the same licks twice if you held a gun to his head

[@richardgreen9393]

Needs Joe

[@ashneel]

@@GuitarMan471 you ruined him 😂😂😂

[@johnisouth6636]

This is the man WHO WROTE THIS.

[@brentharmonmusicproduction]

Wrote the music

[@brandonshirey400]

@@brentharmonmusicproduction a lot of the lyrics as well.

[@sugarfree1201]

@@brentharmonmusicproductionThe music is literally all that matters.

[@malegi29]

@@brandonshirey400Don Felder wrote the music, Glenn Frey and Don Henley wrote the lyrics.

[@jmm5197]

You may be cool, but you’ll never be Don Felder playing hotel California on his double neck in the met

[@josevillegas9029]

Can’t forget the leather jacket

[@merisonola]

While on TV

[@NtroPtoXtroP]

JM M And Don Felder may be cool, but he’ll never be Joe Walsh.

[@jamesallen5591]

@Garegh62 Write a solo that millions of people will know 40 years from now and get back to us.

[@cirenosnor5768]

James Allen - Well said. At least he wrote one of the most timeless and iconic songs now honored by a institution such as The Met. What has anyone done whose criticizing his output since then.

[@tristansayers6494]

One of the most iconic solos ever

[@fussiestgoblin2872]

Too bad everyone plays it on insta and just ruin it

[@OriginalKingRichTv]

Fussiest Goblin you just can’t play it that’s why your mad

[@thomasmcknight4495]

It sounds different without Joe walsh also playing and doing the double solo

[@bryanbadger6841]

Sorry Steuart, you're a brilliant guitarist mate, and you're playing of this Iconic song is superb, BUT with respect sir, you're name is not Don Felder. He has over the years put his own touch to this song, and musically it's his own creation. And with Don and Joe teaming up in the final...PURE MAGIC.

[@joelcavazos6549]

@@thomasmcknight4495 Yeah ! To me Don Felder and Joe Walsh go together like Lennon and Harrison. They compliment each other perfectly.

[@MrRontac]

Felder laughing at the end was AWESOME !!!!!!!! Brovo !!

[@donfelder6086]

Thank you so much I’m glad you enjoy every minute of it, i appreciate all the love and support ❤️

[@jplus2601]

Felder doesn’t get the respect he deserves, he’s my favorite Eagle

[@plasticweapon]

respect? the guy has his own cult!

[@spencerneal9246]

Same here

[@summersbh9837]

Legend has it that solo never ended, in the midst of the night that double guitar rift can still be heard from the Cascade mountains to the Appalachians

[@Karlgolden]

Be careful of copyright strike!

[@arieadithya27]

yo slash

[@sahilbhatti8211]

Flash 😂

[@RileyTech]

Don Felder wrote the song, so...

[@Karlgolden]

Riley Tech was a joke!

[@sam8404]

@@RileyTech Don Felder didn't upload this video, so...

[@DustyBalz]

All I can say is that Don Felder was definitely the “guitar man” of the Eagles

[@randallfrank5682]

Frey called Don "fingers."

[@Jp-hv9zj]

Bernie Leadon deserves plenty of credit as well, just listen to the first few albums...no Felder or Walsh

[@dondrescher9741]

Underrated, but certainly not in Joe Walsh's league.

[@chevylynn4997]

@W B joe can't play the solos, thats the reason they got stuart smith,,

[@chevylynn4997]

@@dondrescher9741 i agree joe wasnt that good, thats why they got stewart smith to do the solos

[@tonyleeglenn]

I'll never get tired of hearing Don play this solo. Very cool to hear it resounding through the Met.

[@donfelder6086]

Thank you so much I’m glad you all enjoy my music ❤️

[@easyenetwork2023]

And with no rhythm, bass, or harmony to make it sound better.

[@MultiBMarsh]

I recently watched the eagles hall of fame acceptance and you can really tell he’s a humble down to earth guy. His talent amazes me. The eagles wouldn’t been so successful without him.

[@JoseHenrique-xg1lp]

Dude still plays it note by note. This guy deserves sooo much respect

[@donfelder6086]

Thank you so much I appreciate the love and support I get from all my fans❤️

[@gab2876]

Frey’s ghost and Henley probably would’ve killed him in his sleep if he didn’t

[@LCDTM365]

He wrote it!

[@homomorphic]

Don Felder is one of my favorite guitarists of all time.

[@radvideoss]

Just for people who don't know. Don Felder wrote the music and played guitar (the big solo). Glenn Frey and Don Henley wrote the words. Henley sang the song. They kicked Felder out of The Eagles later on.

[@ejh9792]

And in reality, Henley was the major contributor lyrically. To me that gives a little insight as to why Glenn and Felder never got along very well. Once Felder joined, he handled most of the musical composition while Henley handled most of the lyrics which could have contributed to Glenn's resentment.

[@zyzzyvacation]

RadVideos A certain attorney named Michael Avenatti handled the lawsuit between Felder, Don Henley and Glenn Frey. What next?🤔

[@tomulator]

You forgot the “for NO GOOD REASON” part. 🤨

[@mrmustard4478]

Um.. not gonna mention Joe Walsh, who plays half the main solo, trades licks with Felder, and plays the harmony with him??

[@ejh9792]

MrMustard Felder wrote all the parts for the solo. He even worked out the bass part as well.

[@Brad772006]

I have a lot of respect for Don. He is an underrated guitarist. Was done wrong by Henley and Frey. I will always remember him and Walsh dueling back and forth at the end of Hotel California. An image permanently burned in my brain. Take a ride on Heavy Metal. It cures sickness.

[@donfelder6086]

Thank you so much I appreciate the love and support ❤️

[@theshield4750]

@@donfelder6086 dude is really impersonating 😂

[@donfelder6086]

@@theshield4750 how do you mean , I created this account privately just so I can have some time for my fans

[@prestonprout4225]

Don Felder is THE MAN

[@theshield4750]

@@donfelder6086 sure you did

[@imhere653]

Henley once kicked an audience member out of a show for mentioning Felder was good enough to give Tom Petty guitar lessons so he should be back in the band...

[@dr.pendyke4887]

Felder and Walsh made a pretty potent combination on guitar, they are both great players and performers.

[@alexyamach3635]

Henley knocked up Stevie Nicks and forced her to get an abortion.

[@dickjohnson1158]

Alex Yamach who didn’t

[@veronicamallon197]

@@alexyamach3635 l

[@bobbyjonkey13]

I can read and write music and Felder self taught himself , so? that is something great! what have you done lately DH? and you can elaborate on the DH LOL!!

[@geauxtigahs9183]

Saw this in my recommended. Clicked. Was not disappointed one bit.

[@bobby-ov9qn]

And I saw this guy, (group), at the Cap Center in Landover, Md. 1976, with Linda Ronstadt as the opening act. They were fanpuckintastic. And I too, was not disappointed one bit.

[@tmatheson54]

There’s just something about that song. I never grow tired of hearing it. A classic! Bravo Don. Thank you.

[@artmchugh5644]

Thomas Matheson wonder what Katy Perry song we will turn up and jam to 30 years from now ??😄😄😄😄😄😄🎸🎸🎸🎼🎼🎼🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺

[@johnknouse6984]

One of the most underrated composer/songwriters/stylists on guitar. The music he's done is just immense.

[@robbievguitar8627]

Don might have been checked out but he never really left.

[@scottj.671]

amazing to know how much Don Felder made the eagles so amazing !

[@joe6096]

With Glen Frey’s passing I was hoping the band might let him back in. Steuart Smith is really good but that iconic solo and duel with Walsh belongs to Felder

[@jamesallen5591]

I saw them in Oregon last year; they had Vince Gill and Deacon Frey. I regret never having seen them with Glenn Frey and Don Felder, but they put on a great show. It's too bad that Henley couldn't let go of the past; I would have loved seeing Felder and Walsh playing Hotel California together.

[@2HitWonder]

Henley will never let that happen, if only because Felder dredged up some of Henley's dirt in his book. Shame though, if the Eagles still had Felder they might be producing new (and better than the 2007 album) music.

[@joe6096]

Yes I saw them in Cleveland in October with Gill and Deacon as well.

[@cjohnson5927]

@@2HitWonder Henley does like that young strange with the tooterisky at the end of a wild night....good thing it has been covered up for years, while he remade himself......if it ever gets full exposure , Henley might not be a legend status forever. Just sayin

[@1952ford8n]

Let randy back on bass to sing take it to the limit too

[@MusicissuperiorEVHROX316]

Felder went to the met museum when he moved to New York as a young man and spent an entire day looking around it. Here he’s back nearly fifty years later and his doubleneck’s hanging on the wall. I think it’s wonderful that he still plays the solo perfectly, even with no band behind him. And the sound of that guitar’s voice is just haunting. Felder’s an underrated, classy badass of a musician who was completely under appreciated and mistreated by Henley and Frey when he was in the Eagles. I hope that someday Henley can learn the lyrics of his own songs and take a shot at forgiving Felder, as Felder did to the Eagles.

[@fhhfgj]

That song is a central memory of my childhood. Probably one of a half dozen songs that transport me in time. Thank you Don for this iconic song.

[@M_N999]

You know it's iconic when u can hear virtual drums ,base and rhythm in ur head while the legend plays the legendary solo 🤘

[@russellmorash3816]

The musical genius who brought the eagles into the second half of there career incredible music writer and extremely gifted guitar player

[@josephclay3864]

One of the best guitarist in history playing one of the best songs ever!

[@sto620]

This shows that you can bring great rock music into a classical setting and it’ll stand up among classical compositions written hundreds of years ago.

[@MASep-bs5um]

I can't be the only one adding "air drums" at 2:21, now can I??

[@JackKincaid..]

For some reason, I believe you are the only one adding air drums at 2:21. Now why do I believe that Mary Ann?

[@AmberLynBigelow]

Nope. Did it throughout the whole clip.

[@JackKincaid..]

@@AmberLynBigelow He doesn't need air drums. But he could use some air bass about now. Lol

[@chris-lj7yt]

Guilty as charged!! 😂

[@chaaaake]

* *bum bum* *

[@andyjor574]

One of the best guitars solos of all time.

[@AlaskanGeezer]

Don Felder's playing always give me goosebumps. He is supernatural.

[@Amir14Ameero]

its time for Don Felder to tour back with the Eagles. Past is past, your music is what makes the future alive.

[@billybobbobson5346]

Amir Yusoff that saying makes so little sense....

[@bobby-ov9qn]

That's unfortunately not going to happen.

[@daverios222]

That is Don Felder ladies and gentelmen !

[@christopherchavez6849]

I have no idea how people can give a thumbs down to this song and Don Felder since he is the writer and creator of this song

[@donfelder6086]

Well I’m glad for people like you who truly appreciate the craft, thank you so much for the love and support ❤️

[@christopherchavez6849]

@@donfelder6086 Thank you sir.. wow !!! Don Felder..Answering my reply..I’ve been playing guitar all my life your guitar playing is @ has been very inspirational for me as a little boy and as man..God bless you sir♥️♥️ you are the master Of guitar and music♥️

[@christopherchavez6849]

@@donfelder6086 God bless you Mr. Felder much respect and love 🎸 rock on !!!

[@metal1369]

awesome playing as always from Don Felder.

[@dengdeng80]

now thats what i called a “guitar hero” ❤️

[@Tommy_Mac]

Don Felder is an underrated guitarist and is also an underrated musician

[@stephanierennie2878]

Don "Fingers" Felder... excited to see him play again this Saturday night! Amazing talent. And what amazing acoustics!!

[@donfelder6086]

Thank you so much I appreciate the love and support I get from my fans❤️

[@carolb1792]

I will play this over and over and over again when driving.

[@JackKincaid..]

Carol, what do you think about when you play it over and over again?

[@carolb1792]

Dennis Smock Someone trying to fight off their drug demons and (sadly) lost the battle. Just my take....I'm sure there's many.

[@JackKincaid..]

@@carolb1792 I went to school with a couple of guys that lost the battle. I fully understand where you're coming from.

[@carolb1792]

Dennis Smock I wasn't perfect but I'm glad I didn't take that detour. 🙏

[@TheGreatAlan75]

His tone is awesome

[@Syd-41]

This man was a very big part of the Eagles, he deserves to be back in the band.

[@larrymills4019]

It was fantastic to see them in concert!

[@andrewstimmel4223]

Well, since I do NOT have a DVR & Can't wakeup early to watch Sunday Morning on CBS, Thanks to KZbin This segment featuring Don Felder just Made My Day! His playing " Pure Perfection". Joe Walsh & him used to challenge each other on stage. But they BOTH Respected each other. The Eagles went through many changes in their lineup. However, Don Felder & Joe Walsh ( whom I met years ago) Really shined together & Furthermore provided ICONIC Solos that will Live On Forever. Once Again, on this video Don Felder smoothly, fluidly, effortlessly sounded Amazing. Being a Guitarist, All i could do is Smile.

[@MrRich6505]

Is KZbin going to strike this as Copyright?

[@prestonwoods8197]

I think CBS might have a little more resource to fight it than a typical KZbinr.

[@jonahbusch1194]

RP225 that made me laugh so hard

[@OdaKa]

Infringement

[@l3ertuz362]

the hotel california tutorial by Don Felder presented by Premiere Guitar was taken down few years back, so i would not be surprise with this one

[@bobchristopher6928]

Ok, here’s the answer concerning copyright law. Don Felder was a co-writer and producer on this song. Therefore, he owns just as much right to perform this song anywhere and anytime he chooses. He wrote half the song and he receives a nice royalty check every month in the same amount as Henley. So this is one song that Henley and his lawyers won’t be taking down.

[@YesuAiNimen]

Felder is an enormous talent

[@rifatmasud]

The intro always gives me chills

[@raulcastro3277]

Don Felder was the back bone of the Eagles and a member never recognized for his talent/contribution of that band.

[@johncipiti4233]

Best guitar solo ever!

[@ngunevergiveup5374]

When you hear original artists play their songs...there are "NO GAPS" in their sound of riff that occurs when others play their song. In other words... irreplaceable!!

[@bipedalhominid6815]

I was actually thinking this sounded terrible

[@Beebo]

@@bipedalhominid6815 I think it sounds a little weaker than usual because he's playing in a big room with little amps. Whereas on the original recording, the microphone was right up against the amp so you had that powerful "in-your-face" sound.

[@aldrinalteza7497]

@@bipedalhominid6815 Me too

[@bobby-ov9qn]

God, I love that guy. Mr. Eagle.

[@merisonola]

Even the Dude would have to appreciate this. And he hates the fckin eagles, man.

[@s.manuel7969]

Venger The Dude and Don Henley abide

[@thedude9999]

Its true

[@bestoutcomes]

@@thedude9999 LOL. What timing

[@rickthomas393]

Millions of disciples have practiced and learned these notes, but only Don Felder WROTE them. The rest of us should be so talented and lucky at songwriting to come up with such iconic magic.

[@doublejake.4846]

The Eagles were just another one of those bands that had so much talent in each member. In the beginning they were men who were like brothers who just wanted to make it, they truly cared deeply for the band and their brotherhood. Success, alcohol, drugs and egos about song writing and creating music slowly destroyed this band and the love and brotherhood that they had for one another. Same story for so many talented and great bands. Fighting for royalties and song credits, destroys friendships and bands.

[@beckygriggs7827]

Journey is another band, same situation happened

This is pure talent and musicianship, The Eagles one of the great groups of all time.😀

[@stevesnellgrove1518]

Epic song never gets old .. beautiful and heartfelt playing 👍👍👍❤️❤️❤️

[@deanmary1969]

This man was absolutely a big part of the Eagles...he never ever tried to compete on stage Walsh and Felder I feel really enjoyed playing together not many at that level of a master at guitar playing that could do it better even when one was on an acoustic the on electric they always had that Harmony...Do wish Mr Henley would have let him play ....oh what a great evening and by the way who would it serve best .....the the folks that made them all rich ....anywho they're great so many memories so little time ...ol man way down in TX...jd

[@crawnyxx]

Music that pulls your heart strings!

[@tednugentlives]

Mr "Fingers" the one and only. Respect.

[@christoguichard4311]

Sorry to say it but Henley and Frey were arseholes to Felder.

[@jamesallen5591]

Yes. Especially after Frey's passing. I don't understand why Henley couldn't have bygones be bygones.

[@christoguichard4311]

@@jamesallen5591 Because he is a miserable malcontent who enjoys moaning and bitching about everything.

[@jamesallen5591]

@@christoguichard4311 Ha! I appreciate the use of 'malcontent'. Isn't that what David Geffen said about him in the documentary?

[@christoguichard4311]

@@jamesallen5591 Yes! 😂

[@jamesallen5591]

👍

[@michaelreyes2301]

How it must feel to say/think/hear "Hotel California" and knowing how loved it is and its impact on music and being able to say "that song was possible only because of me."

[@monzon529]

Freaking amazing never gets old.

[@lionfocu]

don felder is an amazing guitar player

[@mitzirose6386]

AMAZING 😻 sang this since I was a little girl! My dad showed me & my music teacher at grade school! Love it! Amazing Performance 😸

[@1039sflem]

one of the greatest of all times

[@silverlve70]

Can this become a weekly thing with more classic rock songs being played as such? :D

[@pssed]

Yes please! Next up: David Gilmour playing Comfortably Numb

[@jackplaysguitar8293]

@@pssed then Mark Knofler with Sultans Of Swing... :)

[@pssed]

@@jackplaysguitar8293 sign me up! :)

[@deborahreinke7665]

Thank you for playing for us in the beautiful setting of the Met. You look great. Be well. The Eagles 🦅 will live on!

[@watchdog304]

Imho, Don and Joe Walsh should be mentioned alongside Clapton, Hendrix, Page etc as some of the very best of their generation. They are both fantastic players!

[@jaguar15ful]

ESPECTACULAR, GRANDIOSO, MONUMENTAL, THANKS DON FELDER.,

[@paoloalfante3801]

Man Felder and Walsh were in the same band! Respect. One of my favorite guitar solos in all of rock n roll is Felder's soft piece on "I Can't Tell You Why." He's literally weeping through the guitar to close out the song.

[@jurnelissen7261]

the solo in i cant tell you why is actually played by glenn frey

[@nicholaspalacio9672]

jur nelissen jur nelissen yup. That’s a Glenn Frey solo. You can hear a lot of his signature licks. Felder is an unreal guitar player, but the I Can’t Tell You Why Solo belongs entirely to Glenn Frey. Glenn honestly had such a melodic way of playing guitar. I know exactly what is meant by “weeping through the guitar”. It’s the same bends that Clapton used in his While My Guitar Gently Weeps solo for the Beatles. They come across with so much power and sadness and just raw emotion. Incredible solo.

[@paoloalfante3801]

Nicholas Palacio for sure? I stand corrected then. Well done Glenn...

[@randyjellen4938]

Don, you still kick A$$ on the guitar! Regardless of what happened in past with Eagles. Love your double neck playing!

[@joeross7724]

There's a reality in which I, too, have double neck Gibson as beautiful as that

[@jmseipp]

Thanks for writing the music for Hotel California Don! Truly Amazing!

[@seanatteberry3686]

So awesome. I remember seeing The Eagles, not realizing they fired Don Felder. Haven't seen them since. The 19 dislikes must be from Don Henley worshippers.

[@albertz2392]

This guitar solo is absolutely PRICELESS!

[@VP737]

Great piece to jam along with your acoustic guitar

[@CaptainPupu]

This man is around 72 at this video. Let that sink in. One of the greatest guitarists of all time. Pure talent. A legend among legends.

[@Mextrj]

Love his voice here

[@marcbolan1818]

Perfect timing with no click track - maestro.

[@ghost7444]

Felder still got it, man when he was with the Eagles they had that great sound together you can't beat. My opinion is that the Eagles were and are the best band through all there indifference, they touched so many people's lives. God bless those guys for giving us that great music to enjoy and pass along.

[@nelsonmoirangthem6108]

He's legend

[@NancyLindsey-w8z]

You are very talented

[@justin4360]

Saw him in concert and he’s a one man eagle

[@michelle-v9i]

Oh wow, that guitar sound!!❤

[@spookislandd]

Most underrated guitarist of all time

[@JamesKovacic]

Steve Hackett from Genesis is more underrated in my opinion, but Felder still deserves a lot of credit for his contributions and accomplishments as a songwriter and musician

[@ToraFish86]

For crying out loud

[@brianduval8664]

Naa, he's under appreciated - by his ex band mates. Most fans would never say underrated

[@thirty-three7546]

Terry Kath, people don't even remember the old Chicago and when you hear the band Chicago, you think of sappy love ballads instead of the 'rock and roll with horns'

[@nv1493]

I love this, pure playing, no background.

[@krissmith3498]

Don Felder, one of the top five best guitar players, he should have never been let go, but, guess what Henley, you can't fire one of owners of the company.

[@wokeupdead3428]

Kris Smith have you listened to anything besides classic rock before? Or ever heard any guitarist besides him because there’s about 40 guitarists I can name that are better. Just saying😂😂😂

[@harryelliott4363]

wokeupdeadbeats cool. Literally no one cares. He’s a great guitarist. End of.

[@vinniemoran7362]

@@wokeupdead3428 The likes of Felder and Frampton choose not to indulge in high-speed pyrotechnics, which most people associate with "best guitarists". Doesn't mean they can't. Watch or listen to his long improvised intro to Witchy Woman live in Houston,1976. The man is a magician.

[@Cmaxutube]

@@wokeupdead3428 better? technically better there are thousands. same with David Gilmour. it"s not technical proficiency we're talking about. it's artistry. two different worlds my friend

[@wokeupdead3428]

@@Cmaxutube it’s totally opinion based. I’m sure there’s people that would say angus young is one of the top 5 guitarists ever.

[@43loudman]

He is having fun, what a great talent, so cool to see this.

[@yrulooknatme]

I only wish he would have invited joe to play there with him. That would have made my year!

[@mattmattiematthew9542]

Or even let Bernie Leadon try to take a shot at it!

[@hrishikeshsonar9008]

Fender knew how to make a magical instrument and felder knows how to create magic out it!

[@lance4842]

Have Jimmy Page here next?

[@jamesjohnson6309]

YES

[@AtomicBlast00]

He dosent sing tho lol

[@TrilogyNjStorm]

@@AtomicBlast00 doesn't need to

[@Aniket0810]

His guitar does.

[@felixsubakti6907]

Jimmy page was actually the one clapping in the end(confirmed by attendance list on that day)

[@betterthantelly2993]

Top class guitar playing. Music flowing.

[@magicdaveable]

Don is a great guitarist. You can certainly hear the absence of Walsh's funkiness on the lines Felder had to play on this performance.

[@thecman26]

I absolutely love the 12 string part, quite a distinct sound!

[@JH-yk5se]

I like to think henley soiled his diaper during this

[@timchen5299]

Wow Don Felder is just magical His iconic lead on Hotel California has inspired guitar players all over the globe- legend lives on !

[@OneGuitarist]

Great video and such an iconic song! I always felt Don was a more interesting guitar player than Joe Walsh, and alway liked his guitar tracks much more. Rock on, Don!

[@D0nRidah]

trust me joe is actually insanely good too

[@fretworkband3204]

Listen to the James Gang with Joe playing rhythm and lead and singing in the 3 piece. I can’t see Felder doing the same.

[@dswilliams2686]

This song is, was and will always be pure magic!

[@FullAB2]

Don Felder: I want to start singing lead on some songs. Glenn Frey: Why? Don Felder: Because I never get to. Glenn F: Why would we do that when we have Don Henley?

[@gregcarlson6496]

I Love the Eagles. Thanks for that song Don