FIRST TIME HEARING Joe Walsh - Life's Been Good | REACTION

[@actuariallurker9650]

Joe Walsh had his own band then joined the Eagles. He is one of the two battling guitarists on Hotel California

[@pammcintyre6149]

Actually a couple before the eagles,. Remember the James gang and solo later

[@wesalker3479]

Back when he was a member of The Eagles, a band mate was asked to describe Joe and his response was something like . . . . . he's a crazy bunch of guys!

[@marilynk30]

Hahahahaha

[@jennhurl]

It was Glenn Fry.

[@wesalker3479]

@@jennhurl . . . Thanks, Jenny ! !

[@Mainecoonlady.]

He is still in the Eagles... saw them on their last tour. Before pandemic.

[@dlewtweentorla1210]

Joe has been around forever and a real musicians musician. Played with a lot of people and respected by many. Know the LFR Family likes Jimmy Page, Joe Walsh was the guy who gave Page his first and still #1 Gibson Les Paul. Joe had the guitar and told Jimmy this was the Guitar perfect for his sound. Page's go to guitar ever since. BTW if ya haven't figured it out, JW is a madman!! Player, writer, creator and genious. Before Joe started playing with the Eagles, they had much more a Country vibe. Once Joe got on board, they took off becoming one of the biggest bands of the 70's. Being played on Rock, Top40, Pop and Country raido stations around the world.

[@anitapaulus937]

He had a band in the late 60’s early 70’s called The James Gang, and they did a song called “Funk 49”. One of my favorite all time songs. Had another one called “Walk Away” that was really good too.

[@tjmctube]

One of the first concerts I ever attended.

[@johnblack3204]

Funk 49 is perfection

[@johnblack3204]

@@tjmctube I'm jealous

[@aviatom1]

Last James Gang tour at Pine Knob north of detroit lol

[@lorilxn1597]

I love Funk 49, I love all of Joe's music 🎵

[@midkingsteve]

Fav Joe Walsh quote - (something like): "people used to say I was an alcoholic cause I drank all the time, but I actually just drank once for 20 years". Lol

[@jameskirschling7887]

My favorite Joe Walsh quote is from when he was going out on tour after a long break and he was asked if he practices the songs before the tour begins and his reply was "yes, just because you wrote a song that doesn't mean you can play it."

[@rick5440]

Joe Walsh never took himself seriously. Just a fun loving dude.

[@Duffy72]

That’s how I picture him after listening to a wafflestomp :)

[@rifki9055]

Joe Walsh is a member of the band "The Eagles"! A very underrated guitarist! He's 🔥 on the strings!🤟👏👍

[@sailor213100]

Not bad when you can do a guitar solo, duel, with Don "Fingers" Felder on Hotel California

[@shawnk7832]

I think Joe Walsh guaranteed HOF for the Eagles, without Joe, I'm not sure ..

[@jvpascual3211]

@@shawnk7832 Yes, Joe kicked them up a notch but even before Joe came in, Don Felder was the one who gave them the kick that they needed to rock

[@apachemountain]

Jor Walsh. Underrated? When?

[@dizastro5437]

I always rated that fool very highly. Havin fun being the fool is like being a king

[@jennhurl]

Never asked for a request but THIS is my one: Joe Walsh "Rocky Mountain Way"! It's a jam & he uses the talk box. Official video or rock out with him singing it at Daryls House.

[@redsologlass8768]

🔥🇺🇸✌😎👍🇺🇸🔥

[@skydog6376]

Great tune .....one of my favorites another is ...Welcome To The Club 🔥

[@danieljodrey8863]

I vote for Daryl's House.

[@eviekelpie1]

My hubby and I love the Live at Daryl's House performance!

[@jennhurl]

Daryls House is so cool!

[@midkingsteve]

You missed the best line after the mazarati. "My mazarati does 185. I lost my license, now I don't drive." 😆

[@bennettgreg]

That line really does set up the humor of the song

[@michellemiller1067]

yeah, hurt that he missed that. It's the point, lol

[@sergiomattos109]

Masserati

[@midkingsteve]

@@sergiomattos109 ahh si. Mi dispiace y grazie.

[@rfpnc]

Maserati

[@sonnimarie7742]

Joe Walsh has another great song called Walk Away with The James Gang. It's always been a personal favorite of mine.

[@lovetheobscurities]

Joe Walsh, Rocky Mountain Way. A 70's rock anthem !

[@wendyweekendgourmet]

Joe is still in the Eagles...since 1975! He just has side gigs and does solo work. The Eagles are another great classic rock rabbit hole to dive into. Their harmonies are AMAZING

[@Charsept]

"I can't complain but some times I still do" "They say I'm lazy, but it takes all my time" xD

[@redsologlass8768]

Could be my favorite line in a song. And " i'm just lookin' for clues at the seen of the crime" that he probably committed🤣

[@aliwantizu]

The "I can't complain" comment I use All.The.Time. especially whenever someone asks the generic, "how u doin?"

[@jennhurl]

Joe Walsh is National freaking Treasure & we need to protect him like Betty White. I'm a HUGE Walsh fan! Trust me - The Eagles benefitted from having Joe - not the other way around. He a master ghitartist. You know the opening riff from "Life In The Fast Lane"? That riff was his warm up. Movement between his left to right hand & Glenn Fry was like damn that's a song! 🤣

[@newgrl]

The Eagles have just a sh*t ton of good music, but "Life in the Fast Lane" is really my favorite. I'm not sure any other main-stream tune describes the mid to late 70's cocaine craze and its affect on people in quite such an upbeat way. I love that song, both musically and lyrically.

[@DaveThomson]

as a guitar player and a Joe Walsh fan I agree that he's deserve the moniker Master Guitarist, especially when I saw video on YT explaining how to set up guitar and intonation. Dude doesn't just know how to play it.

[@emcsquare5045]

Joe Walsh was a member of the Eagles, he's also the brother in law to Ringo Starr of the Beatles.

[@midkingsteve]

He's got studio/guest musicians for this. He definitely plays the guitars, sings, and writes it.

[@evangelinebelami8716]

Gary of Gary and the Grinders, from Ft Smith, AR. is the guy playing here. He was his ghost player. He had a huge bar in FSA. He used to play where I bartended and OMG could that cat play! He would play like Jimmy Hendrix, if you shut your eyes you would swear it was Jimmy! Behind his back, written a Black and Decker drill..... you name it!!! Everything that band did was just like whoever they played. I loved them!

[@deltabob830]

There’s a live cut of this sone where he says “people write me letters; tell me Don’s great” referencing Don Henley - band mate in The Eagles

[@nikaltesla9400]

Joe tells a story of his time in the band, The James Gang. They left Cleveland in a passenger van with five members headed to open a show in Detroit. When they made it to Detroit about four hours later, the band had 3 members.

[@BabyVapor]

Watch any interview with him you can. This song is all a true story of his life.

[@aliwantizu]

My Dad once said the line, "I go to parties sometimes until 4, it's hard to leave when u can't find the door"...fits the story of why he and my Mom eventually broke up, lol

[@lauriwest435]

Ahhhhhh, the tunes of my teen years!!!! Class of '84!!!

[@redsologlass8768]

He was on Daryl's house. You should check that out too.

[@angelaclick1294]

Joe Walsh, incredible guitarist, one of the best ever, and he is still rocking. James Gang, The Eagles. Listen to him play on Hotel California and many many others. You can pick out his sound anywhere. He has been sober for many years now...great great guy!!

[@javalina68]

This song is about how Joe, never took himself too seriously in the whirlwind of fame. The whole peice is like a drunken jam session showcasing Joe's sick guitar skills, the keyboardist playing with early Moog synthesizers and fooling around!

[@darrenbartley5084]

"Rocky Mountain Way" by Joe Walsh is my favorite!! This is fire too, great reaction.

[@MichaelRojhay]

Seen this man 5 times in concert the most of any musician that I know. Would luv to c him again.

[@matthawkins8880]

I saw in concert in OKC in the early 90s. On the song Rocky Mountain Way he started singing late. The next day in the newspaper they said how cool it was that he let the fans start the song. I think he was just so stoned he missed his pick up. One of th best concerts I ever went to.

[@guidosarducci]

You must listen to "The Confessor" or "Funk 49" by Joe...just sayin'

[@ameyer1970]

The reason he was doing so good is because of 1) the James Gang and 2) The Eagles. Plus his solo career.

[@suicyco4life666]

Joe Walsh is literally rock and royalty. He was a member of the Eagles. And also the James Gang. Had a very nice solo career as well. You should listen to Rocky Mountain Way.

[@christophersessions3375]

Meadows is another great tune by Walsh.

[@DarthVadersWetSocks]

Joe Walsh was 1/2 of the greatest rock solo of all time.

[@kierstenridgway4634]

Love Joe Walsh!! His humor comes through.

[@anitamariaa]

Joe Walsh - Living legend ♥️

[@jimfrederick3907]

Pure Greatness! Always a great part of Eagles Concerts.

[@iamjenniferjames]

♥♥♥ FUNK 49 by Joe Walsh is a must hear song!!

[@dan.j.boydzkreationz]

That sander in yo house is like another instrument. It's complimentary lol

[@davidbissonnette4205]

I thought I was hearing things

[@becks7394]

@@davidbissonnette4205 jesus, me too. lol I was looking all around the house

[@redsologlass8768]

Went through a lot but what a good human came out the other end. Love Joe.

[@patriciacleary9146]

Heard this at the Eagles, Heart and Little River Band concert at the Yale bowl 6-14-1980... excellent song! A favorite of mine. Fantastic concert. Joe Walsh - Eagles. Some people at the concert had a huge banner that said "Joe Walsh for President". 💓💖😎🙃😁

[@TimMcGuinessCom]

No many people on the planet have sold more records with their guitar on it than Joe Walsh. In fact, maybe no one.

[@waltermartinez5372]

Joe Walsh and Joe Biden both have the same birthday November 20

[@richgoebel882]

I got to see him perform this live in the mid 80's. Awesome experience. Good that you found the full album version and not one of the two cut short ones radio stations like.

[@dannyholland7209]

"I can't complain but sometimes i still do" I know the feels...

[@pb68slab18]

''It's hard to leave when you can't find the door!'' Oh lawdy!

[@paulbeydler7109]

Joe is my favorite guitarist! Chase that rabbit! You will be delighted!!!😎

[@brianfisher6165]

Joe is extremely entertaining and just plain fun!!!👌👍🎶🎼🎵✌️😎

[@brandongallegos1206]

Funk #49 is awesome

[@marilynk30]

Rocky Mountain Way!

[@williamwallaceiii2407]

I am a new subscriber. I got to see Joe Walsh's drummer Joe Vitale with Crosby, Stills and Nash at the Notre Dame ACC in 1977. Great show. Rock on!!!

[@realmusicforever7086]

Van,Joe Walsh is regarded as one of the greatest guitarist still going with the Eagles for over 25 years.With his early band The James Gang they where very funky rock had a few hits.The story goes that Joe Walsh alone with his playing and singing brought the Eagles out of the country-pop and into Rock n Roll with the big boys.ps he's Ringo's bro-in law.

[@sergiomattos109]

Beautiful and complex tune!! Congratulations Joe!!!!

[@jonathanlindsay4975]

Yep that was Joe Walsh on the left!!!!! If you haven't already do Joe Walsh Ordinary Average Guy!!!! That's some good music!!! Love your reactions ❤️!! Keep shining ✌️!!!!!!!!!!

[@jameshoude1654]

THIS Dude is off the hook crazy he is a genius!!!!!

[@JoBisbee]

Joe Walsh's first band was The James Gang. Loved them.. Joe is a funny guy.

[@garywilliams2188]

He's in his 60's or 70's now, but he can still play great, and sounds great. He is also Ringo Starr from The Beatles Brother in Law.

[@eviekelpie1]

Early 70s. So is he married to Barbara's sister?

[@birdyflying8834]

The band is, "The James Gang " Jimmy, Dale and Joe. Walsh left to join " The Eagles ". He fairly recently married Ringo Starrs wife's sister.

[@CjJohns1776]

Anyone else remember the original line was- "I have a limo right in the trunk, I lock doors in case I get drunk" & "Everybody's so different, we're all insane" ?

[@jimmyavsfan24]

Great reaction is always I appreciate your time stay blessed

[@garywaterman814]

Man this is a portal to a GIANT rabbit hole. A hole that has Joe Walsh, Don Henley, Glenn Frye and the Eagles in it. It all started with the Eagles. A truly iconic group that has had 10 songs reach classic status. A few are iconic. Then the rabbit hole splits into 3 when the group broke up and all 3 of them went on to successful solo careers. Each with multiple big songs. And then the Eagles got back together after a very long time. Like decades. And not only achieved success again by playing a mix of their old songs with their solo songs, but added about 4 more great new songs. Im tellin ya, this rabbit hole is very big. Probably over 20 distinct and memorable songs with release dates spanning 4 decades. Lol

[@paulinwoburn9680]

It didn't start with the Eagles. Joe started with the James Gang.

[@CrudzMcKenzie]

Man, I just joined your channel about a week ago. I am digging your content. I just joined your son's channel today and he's doing great stuff too. Seeing people from a different culture really appreciating the music I grew up with is so beautiful. Keep on keeping on, bro.

[@CrudzMcKenzie]

Also, you need to check out his song "Life of Illusion"

[@johnsaunders1116]

I saw the Eagles 3 times. All with Joe Walsh. He stole the show every time.

[@guestuser2373]

Great job. And thanks for playing with the equipment and figuring stuff out; it makes for a better experience for everyone.

[@braddevaughn8287]

Big props to you!!! Joe Walsh is an amazing, legendary (and funny) talent!

[@scottstreet5796]

Been listening to Joe for over 50 years. Bought this album on vinyl when it first came out. This track/album is post-James Gang and pre-Eagles. He plyed guitar and keyboards with the James Gang, but stayed pretty uch just guitar after, Probably his best known track, but you chould give a listen to "Funk 49" with the Gang -- or the version he did with Daryl Hall on Daryl's House.

[@philshorten3221]

Legend!

[@Cam282322]

Joe Walsh was with the Eagles. He’s phenomenal.

[@no-eb1yc]

Okay!! I found your music reaction archive This song here,is SO good.thanks there bro for the awesome reactions keeping me company with some kick back rocknroll, ✌️

[@troysandel6320]

The eye of the Confessor song, Joe Walsh. Awesome

[@rifki9055]

Joe Walsh is a member of the band "The Eagles"! A very underrated guitarist but he's 🔥👍🤟👏

[@Agent77X]

One of my favorite Walsh hits!

[@pjsin9472]

It is absolutely great song and a lot of fun LOL. This was really fun to watch brother LOL thank you

[@tracilmoser1677]

😆 Van, cannot believe you have not heard Joe Walsh, he is a Legend 🤘

[@blueeyedcowboy8291]

Joe Walsh is one of the most awesome musicians, and personalities in music history. You gotta check out "Rocky Mountain Way". He's great with the Eagles as well. "In the City" is a good song of his with them.

[@gregnelson4722]

He probably made his first million with the James Gang. After the Eagles he probably stopped counting. Definitely one of the most spontaneous guitarists you’ll find.

[@lpeora]

This is that Rocker you mentioned when you reacted to Hotel California song by the Eagles.. the guy that was dueling with the double guitar player.. Joe Walsh is a Rocker in the truest sense.. lol

[@scottcrosby-art5490]

One of the greatest guitar players of all time, and one of the funniest

[@TexasMagnolia]

Joe had his own band, James Gang and was Guitarist for the Eagles. Highly Suggest: 49 Funk (James Gang) Rocky Mountain Way (from Daryl Hall’s House) Hotel California (Eagles -live)

[@seanspartan2023]

I like that sound too. They person playing keys is tracking the resonance of the analog filter using the keyboard. It's not a common sound used in rock music.

[@pammcintyre6149]

Joe is from NE Ohio. Rocky Mountain way rocks. Is one of the few I wish my girl could meet cuz she hella guitarist. She was raised about 10 miles from his home town and his teenage buddy stopped her in her tracks after a set. He played with Joe. Check his name Woody James. Measles was the first high school band.

[@enjoylifenh]

Love you right back! Peace everyone!

[@ginahollingsworth5907]

Rock legend!!! Member of the Eagles and James Gang besides a solo career. Can't go wrong checking out any of the music.

[@bahamut24]

Man i love this song, i used to know how to play the opening riff when i was younger.

[@davidbissonnette4205]

Oooooo, We gettin da chillaxed bathrobe reaction. Much Love!!! #HOG

[@Pwrswitchd]

This is one of my all time favourite songs. Love it.

[@colinweir3203]

Ah I remember a young Australian kid back in the day listening to this thanks mate 👍

[@eviekelpie1]

Did you see The Eagles when they came to Sydney in 2010? Joe does this song and Rocky Mountain Way. The highlight of that concert!

[@Cifer77]

Excellent pick! You would really like Rocky Mountain Way, and Funk #49

[@alyenestephens4473]

Thank you for sharing this awesome song.

[@RESET1776]

One of the top tracks for flying the boat across the lake🤠

[@rickwelch8464]

The Confessor by Joe Walsh is FIRE

[@kirbymjk71]

You've seen Joe Walsh before man. When you reacted to Hotel California by The Eagles & you saw the guitar solo & you were talking about one of the guitar players saying this ones the rock star, that was Joe Walsh

[@unrulyjulie4382]

Joe is married to Ringo Starr's (Beatles) sister and is part of Ringo's All Starr Band.

[@bob___]

Joe Walsh's band was the James Gang, but he was also part of the Eagles

[@robertbanks162]

That's SUNDAY music right there 🖐😊

[@mikeadams2677]

He missed the very end "... uh-oh... Here comes a flock of Waaah Waaahs!!!..." 😆

[@zevalastlegion4228]

I dunno if anyone else got this feel from the song but i think ive got a different take. Ive always loved walsh and the eagles but this had a different feel to it. I think the song isnt really a flex about his possessions, wealth, and lifestyle but rather a sad reflection on the futility and frustration he feels sometimes being so removed from a normal life. Hes an artist always traveling and performing and he cant enjoy any of the things hes acquired, and people will always want things from him and treat him differently. Hes ironically pointing out how nice everything seems and how internally miserable he is. And he straight jams while he does it cuz hes a legend!

[@ginahollingsworth5907]

Rocky Mountain Way has the same guitar funk. You'll love it!!!

[@edwardcossa875]

You crack me up you’re a hippie from the 60s 70s , you know the good stuff

[@karenpostelwait6508]

Love Joe...DO MORE!!!

[@hoosierfatha]

I think This was one of his best albums....got it at tower records in san francisco....my sister took me i was 10...

[@DoxGR7934]

The buzz saw was killing me 😆. Made me think of SNL Cowbell. Listening to this I'm like, "The buzz saw is more prominent than I remember. "

[@bethking9830]

One of the first albums I ever bought was "The Smoker you Drink, the Player you Get". Listen to Rocky Mountain Way. Classic. I believe he was a key member of The Eagles