Eagles Hotel California Live 1977 (Reaction!)

[@SebsDuran]

We had this video up previously. We took it down beacuse many of you warned me how many other channels got taken down with this reaction. I've seen more reactions go up so I wanted to risk it again just because it was such a good moment. This was a video we made explaining why we took it down before. Anyway, if this gets us copyright struck... whoops! kzbin.info/www/bejne/r52wZGx4bbqmg9U

[@YachtMaestro]

You gotta check out the live versions...either from "Hell Freezes over" or from "Farewell One"...they use ALL ACOUSTIC in one or the other.

[@DeeDeeStevens]

Please listen to "Wasted Time" by the Eagles.

[@DeeDeeStevens]

BTW, greetings from Albania.

[@georgesheffield1580]

This is the best review I have seen SEB . You knew it but expanded your knowledge . GREST . Now for decoding the lyrics

[@stevesnow315]

Add some goosebumps by watching "Take It To The Limit" from this concert. Sang by bassist Randy Miesner. It's an outstanding performance. Great reaction sir.🤘😎❤

[@THCya9796]

It’s a privilege to watch Don Felder and Joe Walsh play that solo. Pure perfection!!

[@markwatson450]

I love the grin on Joe Walsh's face!

[@randallsmith-bx9jb]

Still awesome after all these years and a great tour!

[@dwightbrown-js3wy]

Amen

[@leephillips2837]

together means not solo, a duet even. yeah, i can be that annoying asshole. amazing.

[@markvanderstelt8999]

thanks

[@sherryarflin726]

One of the greatest guitar duets ever if not the greatest. It was sheer genius putting Don Felder and Joe Walsh together.

[@jeffbrowning4684]

According to Walsh, that guitar duel outro was basically Walsh and Felder trying to outdo each other. Pure ad-lib and loving what they did.

[@sherryarflin726]

Jeffbrowning4684. and yet it still goes down in hx as one of the greatest guitar duets ever…. amazing! Gotta love Walsh!!

[@duke2651]

I am an old hippie. The music from 1965 through 1985 defined my country, my generation, and the entirety of western civilization. It tells my generation's story of war and peace, of submission and resistance. The music tells our story with tears and with smiles...but never with an apology! No other generation's legacy of music can do this. I enjoy watching the generations following mine discover my music. Yes, MY music. Every member of my generation is a part owner of this era of musical, mystical magic. As we used to say between tokes, "This is some good stuff, man!" :) Be well all, Duke

[@lesblatnyak5947]

All those musicians were born to the survivors of World War ll, and all were exposed to the classics of the time

[@NedKLee]

Best part is when one of the grand kids comes over and tells you that you've got to listen to a track they've discovered and you show them the original album. I spend hours with them doing deep dives, love it.

[@CoastalNomad]

As an "Old Hippie" do ya think Sebs should react to "Old Hippie" by the Bellamy Brothers??

[@lesblatnyak5947]

@CoastalNomad Just listened to it for the first time. Very enjoyable, kinda Americana feel to it 🍁🎶🍁

[@duke2651]

@@CoastalNomad ..and he don't know what to do.

[@WilliamPolovina-p8y]

The Eagles were placed in the rock and roll hall of fame. Best rock band ever

[@armadillotoe]

The price of living in the best era for popular music is being old now. At 72, I believe it was well worth it. There was a time the music industry hired musicians, not dancers they passed off as musicians with computers. Most musicians also wrote their own songs. Today a handful of writers write the songs for many musicians. We old guys love watching younger generations appreciate the music we grew up with. Thank you.

[@andrewplumb6544]

I second that.

[@oboogie2]

I third that.

[@monicagrorud2225]

Yes

[@RickyB-u4s]

And old ladies!!

[@mrtim5363]

Agreed, overheard younger generation in shock, they play more than 1 instrument & they sing? How is that possible? It's possible because they're musicians, singer/songwriters. Confirmed by grandson. You always have the best music, how do you do that? Be over 70 years old & know what good music sounds like, that's how.

[@Intimidator39]

The Eagles are amazing…every player in that band could sing and they established a high standard of excellence that most bands could only hope to get to.

[@debratuchman9569]

They harmonized many songs.

[@PocanthutRex]

With every passing year, I appreciate growing up in the 60's, 70's, and 80's more. We really were spoiled for good music of every genre...rock, pop, motown, country, folk, etc. Just turn on the radio any day (of any year) and you would hear iconic songs from artists that had genuine talent coupled with old-time professionalism. And the concerts...damn. Fun times.

[@lesblatnyak5947]

So true. I miss going to the record store ✨️🎶✨️

[@Eowyn187]

We really were fortunate concerning music.

[@robm3063]

11/5/ 24 the new day " The Music Died".

[@danastordalen623]

@@PocanthutRex And concerts were affordable!

[@JaquelineGoodspeed]

And musicians loved their fans.

[@deerhaven3350]

I was 21 years old when this song hit the airwaves, and believe you me I feel humbly honored and privileged to have been there.

[@Pntngbrn]

I was there in 1977 at this show. I was 19. I am now 66. One of the best shows ever, saw them twice at this venue

[@beachem1]

I was at this show too 🫡🎸🎸

[@terrimobley6067]

❤❤❤

[@terrimobley6067]

I am SO grateful for your attentive and intuitive reaction. It makes me feel that the craft and the intricacy that is this artistic presentation was respected by you. The Goosebumps you got or Goosebumps we old folk feel every time we watch this show. That duet was masterful. And it moved you. And that connected with our hearts out here in your audience. You didn't rush through to just get a reaction uploaded. We shared you experiencing this with such depth of feeling and enjoyment of the artistry that was what you were watching. So thank you thank you thank you so much

[@randallsmith-bx9jb]

Agree - great show!

[@markvanderstelt8999]

i thought that was you screaming Don Don Don .

[@christaylor2529]

The Eagles are most definitely one of the best rock bands of all TIME!!!!

[@HRConsultant_Jeff]

The Gibson and Fender harmonizing with 2 of the best guitarists in the business is priceless.

[@crazyhorse2995]

YippeeKaiAye.

[@joyceellis9722]

Raw talent. No auto tune. Just them & a bunch of drugs. LOL 67 yrs old here. I was there.

[@suzanneemerson2625]

How high was Joe Walsh here?

[@jinxling1]

I was too! I took my teen kids to see them on their Reunion Tour.

[@Its_me_Deebz]

Eagles was one of the first "super bands". Every member of the band, could play instruments with authority, and could sing lead as well. Many went on to have solo careers. Amazing.

[@Chiari_Queen_T]

@@Its_me_Deebz Thank you for being one of the only people NOT calling them the Eagles!!!!! I cringe Everytime I see it, it's like saying the Chicago or the Heart!!!!! I don't understand why people have such a hard time accepting their name has no THE. 👍👍👍

[@Its_me_Deebz]

@@Chiari_Queen_T You are welcome...I have a similar reaction as you do. Drives me bonkers.

[@NancyMoran-r3b]

And I believe all of them were songwriters.

[@Chiari_Queen_T]

@NancyMoran-r3b Super groups are bands comprised of established musicians in their own right, famous solo artists or members of current or past successful bands. Traveling Wilburys - Super group. Velvet Revolver - super group. Temple of the Dog - super group. A band is not by definition a super group because they are "super" or because in the future, members go on to successful careers, it's about the members' past resume. Eagles are awesome, but NOT a super group. Studio musicians a super group does not make. Don't believe me? look up the definition. Talent doesn't qualify as a super group. All members being singers, instrument players & writers is not rare, but it's talent. A talented group, no doubt. Super group? No.

[@emdusha5590]

The difference is that our generation honed their craft and paid their dues on the road to develop the distinctive sound of an era. There was no “instant” success. You earned it!

[@carmenjuarez1807]

And the passion for the love of the music they created.

[@maryaltshuller885]

Now you understand why they were once the best band in the USA! One of their guitarists and songwriters was Glenn Frey, who sadly passed away in 2016. RIP, Glenn.

[@danastordalen623]

Rest in Peace Glenn. You are so missed ❤

[@CharCanuck14]

Randy Meisner also RIP

[@jessicacobb4846]

*are. They still are one of the best ever. I saw them live last year and it was flawless.

[@wildrose4411]

Glenn's son Deacon has played with the band since his father's death.

[@scottmiller897]

I lived across the street from the Frey's in Royal Oak Michigan. I used to listen to Glenn play his guitar in the back yard because his mom needed some peace and quiet in the house.

[@tamiw.166]

The Eagles had a sound - they shared solos, and had many different styles, but you can always tell an Eagles' song. So glad you listened to the live version.

[@dennismarvin48]

It's something we can't describe to your generation! It was a great time to be alive!

[@mcgurganka]

It makes me happy to see you happy! So glad I found your channel.

[@kellymcbride8877]

Graduated high school in 76..cruised to this music the next 3 years..best times ever for music..

[@danwesterhouse6627]

Can't agree more. Graduated in 75 and took a lot of the music we listened to then as just there. Looking back, these guys were phenomenal. So many great bands. One song after the other on the radio. What a complete lucky time to be alive! 60's and 70's. Tons of artists. No computer enhancement either. The real deal.

[@jvyoung1258]

Me too class of 1976 and I agree with you

[@NancyMoran-r3b]

Your observations are right on about the difference between baby Boomers’ music compared to today’s music.

[@gman7495]

I grew up during this time. I think my generation got so spoiled and got used to hearing so much great, iconic music that we grew to expect it all the time. Looking back, we didn't realize how blessed we truly were to grow up during this time in music history.

[@GreenOlives4952]

It WAS the BEST music! The lyrics, the instruments, the musicians- all were present to create the most awesome sounds!

[@lynnwebber6395]

Glenn's look here still gladdens this old lady's heart.

[@SharyStitches]

I turned 18 in 1977. That was definitely an era of great music. Hotel California is in my top ten songs of all time. I always thought that the song was about drug addiction and how it is all consuming - "You can check in anytime, but you can never leave."

[@geraldjensen6831]

There was a LOT of great stuff frobn the mid 1960s as well! Mamas and Papas, Doors, Moody Blues, etc. etc. ,

[@briansmith303]

You're right on about the drug addiction, but I believe it's supposed to go beyond that to encompass the entire "California lifestyle" - the whole preoccupation with materiality in all its forms, including drugs.

[@dougww1ectebow]

Absolutely iconic song. Felder is a supremely gifted guitarist and songwriter. He and Joe Walsh were magic together.

[@roygriffin2754]

Felder never got enough credit. Nobody was better. I think he actually wrote this.

[@dougww1ectebow]

@@roygriffin2754 He did write it. I've heard the demo, its basically complete aside from lyrics, which I think Henly may have written.

[@Terry-navvet1974]

That's the cool of the 70's. No filters, no games. Just great voices, that's my Era, glad you liked the music.

[@scott3744]

"I feel like we just don't write music like we used to." Because we don't. Nothing is like the 1960s and 1970s for music. Some y/t reactors resist that truth for a while, but eventually, they all come around to the truth of the matter. And when they do, we're always glad to see them, and listen to some great tunes together 👍😂

[@shereemuller4722]

Sebs, I am a 69 year old singer. This is the music of my youth. Enjoy it, savor it, drink it in!

[@sheilaschneider366]

The other thing you need to know about the Eagles is that Glenn Frey and Don Henley who are both founding members, were Linda Ronstadt’s back up band before they started the Eagles. She is the one who encouraged them to go into their own band.

[@robinfra52]

I saw them and Randy Meisner backing her. Glenn played piano on Desperado. With Linda singing it ...heaven.

[@cynthiaschultheis1660]

I'm 70. Graduated in 1973. Shoe box full of ticket stubs from dozens of concerts. The music was so good, because so many took music lessons instead of sports... Their lessons on piano, violin, guitar, drums, poetic lyrics all PAID OFF!!👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🤑🤑

[@davidscott129]

I'm also Class of '73, and a live music addict. I saw the Eagles at the El Paso Civic Center back in the day. They were great then, and still are. IMHO the best band the US has ever produced.

[@MsCNail-fe1sj]

And you could afford to go to concerts...now...not so much.

[@fotosbyduane]

This song could be released today and would top the charts. A true masterpiece.

[@markvanderstelt8999]

thanks

[@bradrichert3966]

I'm a 66 year old man. I lived it baby. The Eagles were Gods to me. The music was definitely better, and the people playing it were real musicians with insane skills, not what I call "studio musicians" today. That's why all of the shows are so big with huge production values - it hides the fact the artist can't do it live.

[@tjrivers]

One of rock’s masterpieces! Everyone in the band is magical! ❤

[@jenniferg749]

Best live performance ever! The Eagles are rock perfection. You were right on target pointing out that their incredible music was as great live. So glad you appreciated this!❤

[@halcyonpoet]

"I Can't Tell You Why" and "Take It To The Limit" are two I love

[@franklinwilson421]

Take it to the Limit has been my all time favorite song, and in some ways the soundtrack of my life, since the very first time I heard it, riding in the back of my moms station wagon with my two best friends. Still my two best friends, moms still kicking at 89, and it’s still my favorite song! Heard it live at Eagles converts twice in my life.

[@beedeegee9374]

Timothy B. Schmit’s vocals in “I Can’t Tell You Why”...nuff said.

[@mikelmcknight72]

Lying Eyes and Tequila Sunrise too.

[@alainaruble163]

Life in the fast lane....one of my favorites

[@jtcolo43]

Take it from a boomer! Wonder years. The musical technique they used was layering as the song progresses. The 70s were musically rich to say the least. Thanks . Good review man

[@brigittereimprecht8334]

EAGLES are one of the best bands ever and absolutely perfect live. Everyone could sing and play multiple instruments and the harmony was always on point. Check out more from this concert “Lyin Eyes”, “Take it to the Limit” and more. Also great “I Can't Tell You Why (Official Video)”

[@scottromer8584]

Blows my mind when people say never heard of the Eagles. Must mean I'm getting old. My favorite band, been to many of their concerts.

[@erik5024]

I saw them on the Hell Freezes Over tour, and they are fantastic live.

[@terrimobley6067]

Life in the Fast lane and Get Over It ❤

[@matthewleite8188]

No lies here

[@DrBeckyEm]

Every song they did was FABULOUS . Check out Chicago, Commodores, Doobie Brothers, Lynard Skinner, 38 Special, Jackson Five, Temptations, oh and the list goes on and on (Carpenters, John Denver, Charlie Rich). Gosh there are sooo many many more!!!

[@lauralee4395]

I graduated high school in 1978 (I'll let you do the math). I love watching the younger generations hear 'our' music and watching your reactions! I"m glad you enjoyed it.

[@LeviEngland-c5x]

The dual neck player is Don Felder, the one who actually wrote Hotel California.

[@Jaba207]

Wikipedia says, "Hotel California" is a song by American rock band Eagles, released as the second single of their album of the same name on February 22, 1977.[6] The song was written by Don Felder (music), Don Henley, and Glenn Frey (lyrics), featuring Henley on lead vocals and concluding with an iconic 2 minute and 12 seconds long electric guitar solo performed by Felder with a Gibson Les Paul Gibson EDS-1275 double neck and Joe Walsh with a Fender Telecaster, in which they take turns playing the lead before harmonizing and playing arpeggios together towards the fade-out.[7]

[@randallsmith-bx9jb]

@@Jaba207Translated for a non- musician like me = great sounds . Nothing much like it today; a great concert for me as an 18 yo

[@rogerdodger6025]

Felder wrote the music. Henley wrote the lyrics.

[@Chiari_Queen_T]

@@LeviEngland-c5x Nope, No!!!! He has writing credit along with Don Henley but Glen Frey is the mastermind behind the song. Look it up.

[@Chiari_Queen_T]

@@rogerdodger6025 Frey thought it up from nothing & wrote most of it.

[@jmimi5229]

My son is 28 years old and a big fan of the bands from the 60's, 70's, & 80's. He made the comment the other day that we don't have bands like that anymore. He is right!!

[@jvyoung1258]

I'm 66 my kids say the same thing

[@doplinger1]

That guitar face off at the end is everything!

[@JaquelineGoodspeed]

It's not a " face off," lol.

[@WereMike]

I do not know what it is about this song but I've loved it for decades. It's haunting, beautiful, hypnotic, and spooky. I could listen to that closing guitar harmony on repeat for days.

[@boosuedon]

Bare in mind that this was before the digital age, when musicianship was king!

[@anotheryou218]

Eagles have always been know for their exacting standard of excellence in every aspect of their work, including live performances. They don't compromise on their commitment to deliver their very best in every way every time. They work on everything until it is perfect.

[@Emilypost70]

Sebs I come in here for the music cuz I’m 71 and it’s the music I grew up with but my real joy comes from watching your reaction …love you so much bro❤

[@tamicomette5842]

Exactly! 👍

[@kevinmoss5538]

Brother, you have no idea just how blessed we were to grow up in the 70’s. The absolute best music in recorded history, the smoothest clothes ever. So glad you posted this video and enjoyed it. Rock on, brother!!

[@hilarytoffler5636]

My friend, I was there at Largo. My late husband and I were gifted tickets to the show as a wedding gift! 25 rows back center seats. I won't lie, it smelled a little like weed... Well a lot like weed. One of the most epic performances ever!

[@thatmanstumototours2270]

I find the weed comment to be very puzzling.

[@dwightbrown-js3wy]

Oh wow... That would have been an amazing experience. So jealous... And I used to smoke weed.... I still do, but i used to too. The late great Mitch Hedberg

[@NativeTexan-fm5dy]

The Eagles took turns with different members singing lead on different songs, and their harmonies were always amazing. And yeah, Joe Walsh on guitar is hard to beat. Thanks for reacting. Oh - and yeah, I'm 61 years old and music today just isn't what it used to be.

[@UncleCharlie111x2]

The 70's was a fantastic decade in music!

[@RogerMcCauley-s1e]

They have always been one of the best bands ever. This was such an outstanding performance

[@jeanspruill6612]

this is one of the classic best of all times

[@WanderWebber-yj1ed]

Good reaction! I'm 78 and the music of the 60s and 70s is the soundtrack of my life. There are still great new artists and music but the best and most innovative new stuff does not get commercial recognition. Thank you Internet for democratizing the ability of artists (and reactors) to reach an audience!

[@richhill39]

I love it when younger people experience music from when I was in high school. 60's and 70's music was special.

[@robwetli6720]

I have a music room and collect vinyl, my Gkids and their friends like to bring over albums to convince me that the newer music is great, I listen, but the deal is they have to listen to one of mine. I remember when my GDaughter friend pulled Led Zeppilin 4 and asked me to play it. They loved it. Made my hert ache for what they missed and what we didnt.

[@richhill39]

@robwetli6720 nice

[@janflewelling6277]

Once again - we knew it was coming. 🤣 You were already so impressed with the guitar work and you weren't even close to the dueling solos from Felder and Walsh that is the finale. Love to see your mouth drop open. 😲 So cool. 😎 YES WE HAD THE BEST MUSIC!!

[@MH-pw3vy]

The Eagles: 50+ years later, and I still listen to them almost every single day. Glad you have finally found them and can't wait to see how you react to more of their amazing music, because you have barely scratched the surface!

[@scott3744]

This is one of the greatest songs of the classic rock era. Has to be in the Top 5, along with Stairway to Heaven, something by Pink Floyd (Wish You Were Here or Comfortably Numb), something by the Beatles (maybe Hey Jude), and something by the Rolling Stones, maybe 'You Can't Always Get What you Want' (from Let it Bleed, 1969). And we still need to make room for something by The Doors (L.A. Woman, Riders on the Storm, Hello I Love You), and something from Bob Dylan (and the Band), and from The Who. And Jimi Hendrix. And there are certainly others who could be competing for a Top 5 of all time. So *Hotel California* is competing with the very best of the best era music has ever had 👍😎

[@chueysmama2622]

Eagles, "Seven Bridges Road" live is MAGICAL.

[@ssvr3dl1n38]

The precision required for Joe & Don to harmonise the guitars perfectly like that is next level. Chills every time! Cheers Sebs.

[@alanshepherd4304]

No autotune here mate, just sheer raw talent. Saw them live a few years ago stunningly good and on point!!😁😁🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧

[@damonbryan7232]

This is a clinic on harmony both voice and guitars. So much talent in one band should be illegal.

[@markvanderstelt8999]

thanks

[@chrisconversino6294]

Think it might be since it never has been recreated.

[@tammyh3155]

70's were the best! Nothing compares! Love the reaction 😊

[@naturemom57]

Please dont feel alone my musician friend…I have been watching music video reaction videos for at least five years now and if i had a dime for every young fella or gal like you who wished they were alive during the 60’s 70’s and even 80’s music i would have a lot of money…I am very grateful to be 64n and I was 16 at the time of this video and saw the Eagles live and it to this day was one of the best concerts i have ever been to.

[@tajikpeace]

Really like you, Sebs... good person, good husband. I'm 59 years old... we grew up with these songs and love them. But we've heard them so many times... and so it's really nice to see someone else who loves music hear them for the first time. It's really meaningful. You know, back in the 40s and much of 50s, for example, the kids listened mostly to what their parents listened to. And even though the music was spectacular, the late 60s and 70s brought a music divide that reflected the deeper cultural separation between generations. But having you loving these songs we listened to in Jr/Sr High School (to this day) creates an awesome bridge. Thanks for contributing to that.

[@rockerforlife194]

I was born in 1960. I grew up through the greatest yrs of music, ever. Especially the rock-n-roll bands of the 1960s, 1970s, and through about 1987 or 1988. Yeah Man, with your guitar ability you would have fit right in back in the day. Great reaction Bro...👌👌👍👍

[@theodoreritola7641]

So was i in NOV. I Just turned 64 ,Us 70s brats where over spoiled 4 sure

[@tommonk7651]

@@theodoreritola7641 I was in September....

[@theodoreritola7641]

Sweeeeeet .

[@andyrutherford5919]

I've commented on several of your reactions, but it been great to see your face as you take in music I grew up on. I may be getting long in the tooth now, but my generation grew on 70s 80s rock with 50s 60s still current enough to influence us. We also had great bikes and a easier feel for the world. Sadly some of this is missing in so many ways now. Keep the music live, enjoy

[@maggedo-x1s]

The red-bandana'd guitarist is Joe Walsh &, solo later, his hit: "Life's Been Good" (To Me So Far;) is a complexly guitars- driven (+🤔;) & cleverly amusing song!

[@mandamorris7934]

Noooooobody has a voice like Don Henley.... This song is as much a part of me as my own heartbeat... I was 19- 20 in 1977... My little sister turned me onto this album. She died a month ago of breast cancer.... So this has many many memories.... Thanks Seb for sharing. Look up a tune called Leather and Lace with Don Henley and Stevie Nicks. Unbelievable voices.... Blessed be....

[@DrJ4712]

I'm so happy you are reacting to the REAL rock n roll! I'm 63 and am proud and elated that I grew up with 60's, 70's, and 80's music! No gimmics just raw talent and beautiful, meaningful lyrics! Thanks for sharing and thanks for embracing our music! You can't go wrong with any Eagles! Great reaction!😊❤

[@williamcabell142]

Elvis, the Beatles, Led Zeppelin, and the Eagles…the gods of 50’s, 60’s, 70’s! There will never be another 3 decades of music like those tears? 😎🙏✝️❤️🇺🇸

[@paulpenix8198]

I was a vocalist/rhythm guitarist for rock/metal bands in the 80's. We didn't have autotune and crazy guitar effects of today. Didn't have KZbin to teach us how to play stuff. We learned alot by ear and experimentation. We had to trust each other and really know what each other could do and when we would do it. Alot of feel.

[@tinapatterson5022]

That's The Beauty of Videos and CDs or Albums. You can Hear & See what I saw Back in The Day. In 50yrs People will See and Hear The Music of Today and React just like you did. Your Reaction Made My Day. 😊 ✌

[@debbiemisiag1044]

Love the eagles. It is so fun watching you hear them.

[@lindashipman8253]

Performances like this are why the Eagles are my all-time favorite band, Harmony, music you can dance to, music you can sing along with, music that has lasted 50 years. Thank you for your reaction to this masterpiece.

[@glennsmith8390]

The guy on the twelve string is Don Felder-so underrated and so smooth and played so many awesome riffs for the Eagles. Felder was awesome and so so underrated.

[@dunhill1]

It's well known down here in Florida that Tom Petty took guitar lessons from Don Felder in Gainesville.

[@MariaGolay]

This is my favorite song . I have seen them 2 times in concert. 2024 concert was the best I have ever seen. They are fantastic live. You would never know these guys are in their late 70s now!

[@JB-xh5mc]

R.I.P. Glenn Frey

[@alanbauters9850]

So happy you like this. I was 16 when this came out. Finally saw them last year, 2023, in Boston. Although Glenn Frey passed, his son was in the band for several years and looks & sounds like his dad. Their harmonies are still amazing! Go see them in Vegas while they are not retired yet!!

[@jealousjelly1]

Three of the four original members of the Eagles -- Don Henley, Glenn Frey and Bernie Leadon -- started as backup singers for Linda Ronstadt. She told them they were too good to waste their lives as backup singers and urged them to start their own band. Thank you, thank you, thank you, sweet Linda!

[@djm0111]

I've seen a ton of reactors react to this song and you're the first one I thought appreciated enough how amazing the guitar duet at the end was. There is a great documentary on the Eagles and they interviewed one of the engineers who was working in the booth when they recorded Hotel California. He basically said that its was totally apparent, even at the time, that the Don Feder/Joe Walsh duelling solos was magic and historic.

[@terridostal1348]

The guitars at the end are so haunting

[@Karen-dc3cg]

I have had the pleasure of seeing them in concert 3 times... they are that good...

[@markvanderstelt8999]

i thought it was 5 times.

[@ronstoner1823]

These guys are definitely one of the top rock and roll bands of the last SEVERAL decades. Every one of them had very successful music careers after the hotel California, and rightfully so! They're all very accomplished musicians.

[@simonatkinson1107]

I like the idea that the song is about being Famous. Once you have it you can’t get away from it, (“checkout any time you like but you can never leave”). Fame itself is the ‘Beast’ referred to.

[@TexasPatriotMom]

I've seen the Eagles live twice. 1st time was at MGM Hotel in Las Vegas and the 2nd concert in Dallas, Texas. Pure perfection. The best of Don Felder and Joe Walsh together, the most famous guitar riff in history. Thank you. Great video. 👌👏🙂

[@randallpetersen9164]

Lots of people get the chills from this song because both the music and lyrics are dark and creepy, even if we don't know exactly what they mean.

[@lwardjr1]

The Eagles said this was there take on life in the music business in California and Hollywood at the time. I lived in these times, and we drove the coolest cars, dated the most fantastic girls, and had the best music ever made on our radios. Great channel Sebs.

[@susanyaworski5895]

Nothing was better than the 70's music i had as a teenager.Best of times.

[@wingandhog]

I’m 64 . So glad I was alive during this epic time for music. We just took it for granted because ALL the music was stellar in those days.

[@snikkerr1949]

You may have already reacted, but Take It To The Limit from this same concert is fantastic...Randy Meisner never liked being the center of attention but he blows that song out of the stadium!

[@jeffmelnick1332]

Respect to you and your family. Thank you for, an open heart to share on the whim of life. God's grace. Peace and strength ❤

[@tomhawk8330]

I'll be glad to discuss. Metaphorically a story of them becoming HUGE R&R band and how they struggled being overcome by their success.

[@cynthiajamison4006]

I am so glad that I grew up in that era and I remember exactly where I was when that song came out. I had graduated high school in 1975 and this came out in 76. That was before video so you interpreted the song with a vision of the whole thing playing out in your mind, which is exactly what I did.❤

[@callmeoutlaw6601]

Artists in the 60's, 70's and even the 80's lived for the music. Music set their spirits free and they understood that. Now it's just for the money. That's the difference. Music was truly everything to them, heart, spirit and soul.

[@FaintlyTapping]

I was there for their October 76 performance in concert. It was during their worldwide 76-77 concert series. Tickets were like $10. Awesome concert! Blue Oyster Cult opened for them. 😊😊😊

[@jasonmcewen436]

Musicians that actually have talent foster an emotional connection, where contemporary "artists" are manufactured, and actually have little to offer. Classic rock will always be superior.

[@Rkbmomma]

Well stated.

[@phillipblades6784]

I’m American GenX 1968, but I grew up listening to my Boomer parents’ music. The Eagles is my favorite American band for sure. They are my second favorite band, the Beatles are my #1 favorite. I love seeing younger generations discovering the real music and real musicians that I have loved since my childhood. Another American band and solo artist for you to discover is Creedence Clearwater Revival, and then the solo career of their leader John Fogerty. Another favorite of mine. I love listening to Rock and Roll from the mid 1950s to the mid 1980s when I graduated high school. Also, you should check out the country band Alabama. They were great during the 1980s and received the “Artist of the Decade” award for their music in the 1980s. The 70s and 80s was (musically) a wonderful time to grow up in.

[@Laura_Martin42]

Eagles are in my top 5 best ever bands. Individually they were solo superstar material, but together they were magical.

[@lugnut4848]

I'm 63', and I can say that we had the best music, actual musicians, true vocalists. There are some great musicians today, but the passion just seems missing in music today! PS, Absolutely love your reaction's!!!!! 👍😍

[@Faye-w5f]

I think that the music industry is way more controlled today by the higher ups. That destroys freedoms that our generation had to express ourselves.

[@ginger7044]

My family of five drove in a pickup truck with a camper top, along with two other vehicles [another family of four and a red VW camper van with four college students (also known as the hippy van)]. We drove to Alaska from Indiana on a 3 month journey of love and happiness and camping and bears and moose and caribou. We kids, got to take turns riding in the van with the cool kids and one of the eight track tapes was the just released Eagles Greatest Hits (blue eagle cover) and Steve Miller Band. This groups sound is so full of memories its like a glass if wine and reading a diary. I was so blessed to have this music as a soundtrack for my youth. All that said Hotel California wasn’t on that eight track, but it was on the top 40 by Casey Kassim that summer so I heard it that summer too. Good times, long hair, and bell bottoms.

[@lindaewald1822]

I was at this live concert (my 1st ever !!) near the front 😍‼ Everyone (including the band members) were transported to another stratosphere🎵🎶 ...... it was beyond magical !!! Don Felder (with the double-neck guitar) & Joe Walsh were epic on guitar🎸🎸 Of course, Don Henley on vocals & drums 🥁.......... Unbelievable❕❕🔥🔥

[@johnbember3425]

Got to see the History of the Eagles tour 10 years ago. Started out from the beginning with Frey and Hendley sitting on a couple of small amps and starting with their first few songs. Other members of the band gradually joined them for the rest of the basically acoustic set. After a one hour set they took an intermission and returned with the full band and backups and a large fully equipped stage and got things rolling with Life In The Fast Lane. Probably ranks at the top of my Best Concerts list. Pretty sure this was the last tour before Glenn passed.