First Time Reaction | Eagles - Hotel California (Live 1977) (Official Video) [HD]

[@martinl8574]

I'd never thought I say this, I am so fucking happy I am 64 years old. I got to see all this go down.

[@karenglenn6707]

Me too!! Aussie here, what an amazing time we grew up in. I got to see AC/DC with the one and only Bon Scott so many times as a teenager in Melbourne the mid 70’s when they first started. How lucky we were to feel that music come up through our feet and frying our little brains, it was epic!!

[@sallyatticum]

Literally.... I saw the Eagles in July 1977 at Miami Stadium. My friend's mother dropped us off around 1:00 and picked up at midnight. . I was 16 and my friend was 15. Andrew Gold opened and then Jimmy Buffet. That Hotel California backdrop was gorgeous!

[@MrGettysburg44]

Us 70-odd year olds may be miserable old gits, but boy......did we have the greatest music!!

[@daveloboda1769]

Oh yes.

[@tinypurplefishesrunlaughin8052]

@@MrGettysburg44 yes yes in every way possible. Just the “A”s “B”s and “C”s alphabets Allmans Beatles Cream etc beat out anything today

[@thenortherner3890]

With you on that 🙂Even if you have a few years on me

[@notablindliberal896]

The 70s were the greatest musical decade of my lifetime. Hands down.

[@beegee1960]

Actually, this is a dark song. The Hotel California is a metaphor for the decadent and corrupt California lifestyle.

[@creynolds0216]

Bro, anytime you see two dudes standing toe to toe smiling while shredding, you know shit is getting REAL! 😂 Such a brilliant solo!

[@tonialaws2776]

I'm 63 and yeah, we had the best music. I'm sorry for this generation. I never thought that great music would end.

[@GaryNoone-jz3mq]

😢

[@karenlubeck3294]

I am 62 and believe music is for everyone, it was performed by the specific artist but everyone can listen to it. Music brings everyone together.

[@anitamiller4351]

The Eagles were bigger than life.. This is one of the best dueling guitar solos ever. Red bandanna is Joe Walsh. He’s a hoot. Please do a reaction to Life’s Been Good from his solo career. He never disappoints

[@markdecker6190]

Over the years there have been a few musicians etc whom I would love to have thrown back a few with but Joe Walsh has always been my first choice.

[@anitamiller4351]

@@markdecker6190 one of my favs for sure. I can only imagine the stories he could tell. Would love to spend just one day with him. He is a musical genius. So much talent. Would be a life long dream of mine.

[@TheCyndawn]

I don't consider it dueling guitars. They are in perfect cooperation and you can tell they were having a blast. I was 11 in 1977.

[@damonslaughter16]

Actually I just read recently that the song started off with the idea of dueling guitars and they built the rest of the song around it

[@MCharlesPainting]

Note: They were shockingly large in the late-1970s. They crushed Elvis for a time -- something very few have ever achieved. They were overtaken by Elvis again in the 1980s (his post-death comeback, as it were), along with MJ and Madonna by 1984 or so. Music radically shifted in the 1990s for a few reasons, with many female singers and new rock bands taking home the sales, until Eminem circa 1999 through 2007, followed by Rihanna circa 2008-2013 (give or take, I cannot recall the years). This is by record sales and other metrics. But the Eagles were shockingly popular, is my point; namely, around 1977.

[@justjack0715]

"The music made back then is not being made today!" No truer words spoken kid! Well stated... And yes you were born in the wrong time son, but you're experiencing it for the first time now and I'm enjoy you enjoying it! 😃

[@taylordmyterko1930]

Take It To The Limit by The Eagles will blow your mind

[@terrimobley6067]

This☝️☝️☝️ this this!!!

[@Byteme363]

The guy in the red bandanna is Joe Walsh. A legend on his own. Try Life’s Been Good or Rocky Mountain Way. Smoke a joint……. Listen to the Doobie Brothers - Black Water or Listen to the Music.

[@Duck-D-Koi]

The most successful American band of all time. Literally an Allstar Band.

[@sherriemihelitch9669]

"Now, I"m mad at my parents for not showing me this." Made me laugh!!! Love watching these reactions to the best music, the '70's. 🥰🎶🥰

[@tomroome4118]

I'm 70 in a few months and you can be damn sure my kids grew up listening to my 2,000 piece record collection!

[@SherrySchumacher-bq5zo]

The Eagles are a huge rabbit hole to go down as there is not one lead singer...any of them can kill it on lead...enjoy the journey 😊

[@stevetanner3019]

My greatest song of all time! Don Felder and Joe Walsh on lead guitars. UNBELIEVABLE!

[@AnthonyL0401]

As much praise ad Felder and Walsh deserve for their ending guitar dual, one should not forget Glenn Frey's haunting acoustic guitar intro at beginning of song and Don Henley's perfect drumming and singing.

[@beverlycoulston8058]

Feel so blessed growing in the 70's and 80's❤

[@brigittereimprecht8334]

The Eagles in this line-up were absolutely perfect and awesome live. Everyone could sing and play multiple instruments and they were all perfectionists. Check out more from this concert, “Lyon Eyes” a wonderful song sung by Glenn Frey, “Take it to the Limit” sung by Randy Meisner with his beautiful voice (R.I.P. Randy we miss you) “New Kid in town” “Take it easy” and more. Also worth seeing, “”I Can't Tell You Why” Studio 1979, sung by Timothy Smith, and Desperado (Live from Melbourne)Don Henley so so wonderful

[@terrimobley6067]

Everything this person right here in this comment recommended is absolutely on point. They obviously know the eagles so listen to what they say The only other thing I think you should listen to even if you don't react to it is Glenn Frey doing Get Over it 😁

[@ce3586]

Ya, man. That ending was mostly improvised by musicians who know how to play off of each other. But that extro is so magnificent that you feel like you can ride it for 30 more minutes. And then it's done and leaves you wanting more.

[@editorcj]

I can’t believe anyone who has spent any time in an English speaking country has not heard this song.

[@Oldschoolnana]

Mind boggling isn't it.😂😂

[@karenlubeck3294]

Truth. 😂

[@doghouse151]

Cliff, I am a 76 yo who grew up listening too the greatest bands and singers, to me the Eagles are the best. My last car had a 5 disc player and every one had their CD in it. I might suggest you listening to their music alone and maybe give your reaction to them using just a snippet of the songs so you won't get a strike against you. Loved your reaction. Peace Bill.

[@EW-gv5ov]

Masterpiece

[@scoobysnacks]

One of the greatest bands in history. they started off as the backup band for Linda Ronstadt. This is a very deep rabbit hole to go down. Their catalog is vast with dozens of #1 hits. This was a live performance and it's virtually identical tot he studio version. Probably my favorite band all around. I was so lucky to grow up with such iconic music.

[@drooney9]

Yes, Linda told them , You're too good to be back up musicians, you're fired, go make your own music and be famous.

[@daveloboda1769]

The Felder/Walsh duet at the end just gets better every time I hear it. One of the all time great bands, try my favourite "Peaceful Easy Feeling".

[@AnthonyL0401]

Listening to this song at age 51, the tears come to my eyes from the sheer artistry of this music and this era

[@RainbowFlutterbies]

I'm only 44 but I grew up with the Eagles and many others of the greats. HUGE fan 💘

[@terrimobley6067]

Best guitar duet of all time!

[@wearesiamese5]

My favorite group. I graduated from high school in 1977. Good times!

[@26shedan]

1977 for me also.

[@tuggboat4]

@@26shedan1974

[@barbkrettler1944]

I graduated in 77 too!

[@cdbee3486]

Don Henley on drums and vocals explained this song as "a journey from innocence to experience, that's all".

[@chelseahaley8350]

I was fortunate enough to have been raised by stoner parents who listened to all of this kind of music! Forever a classic! I hope everyone gets the hint and starts throwing u more songs from this era! ❤

[@SuperMom-777]

💯💯💟

[@loisvansciver9194]

Ditto on the Take It To The Limit. Excellent song. The Eagles are right up there with Queen, both of which are legendary bands whose music will live on forever❤

[@michaelopm1]

That's Joe Walsh..solo!

[@jp1170]

Dont forget about Don Felder. Joe Walsh gets the love but Felder wrote most of the Eagles’ solos. Hes MASSIVELY underrated

[@carolbrown605]

My favorite Eagles song hands down. One of the best things about this group is that there was no lead singer. They all sang lead and did it like.no one else ❤❤❤❤

[@christianbrothers7250]

It has always reminded me of being stuck in purgatory.

[@LucidDreamer68]

"Now, I'm mad at my parents for not showing me this." And this is why I think it's stupid they and other labels copyright strike. This should be shared far and wide. My kid are 24 and 22 and they know dang near every song from the 70's and 80's because I showed it to them and YT helps them see the artists and not just here the music. My 22 y.o. daughter also knows a bunch of 60's and 50's music. She is definitely an old soul and very much a hippie.

[@Bennromansince1955]

the song was a "insider's commentary" on the largess of the late 60's/early 70s music and club scene in Los Angeles, CA at that time!!

[@anitawright7169]

The Eagles were so very awesome. They have a lot of great songs. Have fun going down this rabbit hole! Love your reaction!

[@Linda-w8d]

Anytime I hear this song, I'm immediately 18 years old and riding in my friends' beach buggy on the late a lazy summer afternoon. This son is filled with metaphors, but basically is about the lure of the movie and music industry and California' allure with money, sex, drug, and beautiful women. "You can check out any time, but you can never leave," they hook you with contracts, fame, and monetary rewards.....a True Masterpiece by none other than THE EAGLES.....their catalog is stupendous.

[@suemoore6445]

One of my favorite Eagles songs. It’s actually about the music industry and their negative influences.

[@wendymartin4892]

You wated the ending to last .... forever... right 👍🎉

[@JaquelineGoodspeed]

Finally subscribed. Eagles are the best. Henley is an arse.

[@leslieporter9228]

Henley is a lot of things and none of them are good! The Eagles should have ended when Glenn passed away IMO

[@J24J]

He really is horrid, but he is unbelievably, extraordinarily talented

[@daveking9393]

Enjoyed it. Thanks for sharing.

[@coreyrees840]

“Just smokin a joint” YES SIR! I just kick back, spark one and put this on and I’m in my glee. I’m your age. Eagles are my favourite band of all time and I got to spark one up to this live when I was 18. Life complete

[@looneygardener]

This is insane.

[@13dma1rz]

Don Felder is the one playing the double-neck, 12 string on the top, six string on the bottom. He wrote the guitar parts and plays the 12 string in the intro and in a couple spots into the song.

[@johnrodrigues5974]

Please react to the whole debut album of the Band “BOSTON” every song on this album was a big hit. Biggest album of 1976👍👍👍🎼🎼

[@masaniazura2131]

Yep! The perfect song that transcends everything and everyone.

[@JacquelineEdinger]

That album is all bangers! Not a bad song to be found! ❤

[@laurakali6522]

1977 is the first time I saw them in concert. Jimmy Buffett opened up. I was 14. So unbelievable when I think back now.

[@rosellabertolini8741]

J'ai des frissons partout 👏👏🥰 le meilleur solo de guitare de tous les temps ! ❤❤❤

[@lovesmusic0845]

This song, like American Pie, is a song all of us who grew up in the 1970s can sing by heart. It played non stop on the radio. One of the best guitar solos ever.

[@JohnOttawa]

Bro we had THE BEST ... what's left now is the rest

[@MourningMasterpiece]

My all time favorite song! ❤

[@karengray662]

Love your channel & another great reaction. One thing my child is grateful to me for is introducing them to so much music, of all genres but particularly old classics. They now have a great appreciation for all kinds of music & have my record collection. You’re doing a great job catching up & I always find your comments interesting

[@tommyhughes2264]

Its the Dark side of life.

[@GEGE-bx3fj]

Saw them and Linda Rondstadt in Seattle in the late 70’s … BEST concert EVER … went on for hours Be well 🐥🇨🇦🐥 Hugs ❤❤

[@Uatu-the-Watcher]

Singing this song makes attackers briefly pause.

[@Gail-j8j]

Love them❤

[@billc.5861]

Eagles on stage that night Don Henley. Lead Vocals/ Drums Glenn Frey. Acoustic guitar Randy Meisner. Bass Joe Walsh. Lead Guitar Don Felder. Double neck Lead Guitar The songs music & solo was conceived by guitarist Don Felder. The lyrics were written with Don Henley & Glen Frey Deep rabbit hole of really good music- worth exploring

[@schmedrake5429]

This is your new rabbit hole. The Eagles have a broad range of hits-Desperado, Lyin' Eyes and Take it Easy to name a few. They had a very healthy run as a band. But then Don Henley, Joe Walsh and Glenn Frey had big hits with solo careers too. Glenn Frey was my favorite. He was big in the Miami Vice era-he and his songs were on the show.

[@johndeeregreen4592]

My kid is just a little younger than you and very familiar with this song. I was born 6 months before this performance and this song is a staple of my childhood.

[@jillday2955]

I was in high school and taking driver's ed when this came out - great memories of seeing them perform this live! Great reaction. #WhatUpDoe

[@PhilH919]

I'm 79 years old and am from the UK. For me the the Eagles and Fleetwood Mac are the best bands that came out of the USA at the time. The best of USA music for me. There are of course many good bands from the USA, but for me these top the list.

[@legacy634]

I am 61 and was graced with the music of the era. My take on it was the fall into drugs. She was the drug that hooked him. He enjoyed the trips at the beginning (mirrors on the ceiling, pink champagne on ice) but they became nightmares. (stabbing the beast but couldn't kill it) He became addicted. He tried to fight his addiction running for the door) but could never kick it. "You can check out anytime you like but you can never leave." Our music was so awesome and pure talent. Actually playing an instrument instead of computer generated sound. Amazing voices that were real and not fed through a machine to improve a lacking quality. I'm just saying...we had THE music.

[@leslieporter9228]

My kids, aged 34-44, have always said they were born in the wrong decade! They still listen to classic rock :)

[@Oldschoolnana]

How have you never heard this masterpiece. My kids & granddaughter know all the great songs because they listened to mom's music. 😂😂

[@rubenalvarez48]

Masterpiece!

[@9Ballr]

I didn't think there was anyone left in the world who hadn't heard Hotel California. You have to listen to The Last Resort.

[@tinypurplefishesrunlaughin8052]

Later Supertramp recorded “Gone Hollywood “ with a similar theme.

[@berniewatts5028]

It’s so funny to me , that most of these songs are considered old classics and this one definitely is. But you gotta go back further for me 🤣🤣🤣. I’m Rock&Roll, Doo Wop ear. But I love it all. I told you way back when I first started following you Mijo, music is powerful, can heal a lot life👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽💋💋💋👵🏼 Gmaw

[@mikefetterman6782]

Don Henley wrote these words to Don Felder's chord progression on a drunken trip, driving through the desert after leaving the Whiskey A-go-go club in LA. He went to find some peyote, and on the way he passed lots of cactus and lonely motels, and wrote this song about going from adolescence to adulthood, taking on those responsibilities and never being able to go back to childhood. A loss of innocence.

[@mikefetterman6782]

I was 6 when this came out and raised entirely on Elvis, George Jones and Loretta Lynn. When my friend from kindergarten's older sister played this in their living room I thought it was literal sound magic. Magic for the ears.

[@bjw0515]

We appreciate ya, Cliff! Thank you for reacting to this fabulous performance!

[@wesalker3479]

Best guitar solo duet ever . . . with the worse ending ever! . . . . .

[@hopeklemann1]

🌸 I really love your channel ...I really love what you stand for... and you seem like a man of integrity.

[@barbkrettler1944]

Don Henley and Glenn Frey wrote the majority of the songs, excellent songwriters!

[@barbkrettler1944]

I'm 65 and we did have the best music! Eagles are my favorite band and Don Henley, the lead singer in this song, is my favorite Eagle! Don Henley is the one that doesn't like their music played on KZbin but it seems not Hotel California people react to it all the time. Their catalog is huge!

[@gaylecole9777]

Randy Meisner is the most talented one in my opinion.

[@markw.8455]

Great song, thanks. In Palm Springs, about 50 miles or so east of L.A. 🌴 Single-neck guitar, Joe Walsh. 'Rocky Mountain Way'. (studio version) (Bring oxygen!) 😅

[@pegajense]

Love the Eagles got My 🤞 crossed for you 😊

[@CactusJackSlade]

I have been listening to the studio/original release version since it came out and I have to say this LIVE version is SO CLOSE to the studio version!... I am extremely impressed and amazed. This is a great song to play your own video inside your head with!... for 48 years!

[@avoncalling7886]

This concert showcases a really fun video of Joe Walsh playing Rocky Mountain Way that would be a great reaction vid as it has him playing on his talk box guitar. IMHO, a must see!

[@Wassup_Guy]

One of the best bands and songs. Saw them live and incredible show. This song I consider one of the best overall all time. This as "Wayward Son" by Kansas

[@TheFireMonkey]

To me, this song describes addiction - any addiction to anything. The addiction to the bright lights and the stage, the audience cheering and clapping, etc. But also alcohol, drugs, money, whatever. It fits it all.

[@leeyaferguson9019]

FUN, HUH!!!!😊😊

[@mattmccluskey4242]

The quality of music that came out between 1964 - 1979 was incredible. The 90's had a bit of an echo from that time, but we definitely lost something.

[@daviddrinkwater9971]

A song that you might want to check out is called Paint it Black by the Rolling Stones. The song was popular during the Vietnam war.

[@morningsun23]

Check out “Take it to the Limits”, live 1977. Fantastic song ❤️.

[@hopeklemann1]

🌸 it's been said by the members of the eagles that it was actually written about the music industry and how dark it is and all of the complications therein.....

[@belvagurr403]

At the end of the song is a duet with two masters of guitars, Joe Walsh is my favorite musician. Joe’s blonde and wearing a red bandanna, they are on the right. He’s famous for LIFE’S BEEN GOOD and ROCKY MOUNTAIN WAY.

[@robberrie677]

Dude... just subscribed... just realized this is different from your other reaction channel. Im an old guy that's glad you react to the older music...

[@stephenpresley5772]

Great song and reaction

[@ronaldangelodicenzo]

Thank You for your Reaction, it's So Refreshing!! Please Pass this Music on to Your kids!! Thank you Very Much!

[@berniewatts5028]

Exactly ( MUSIC) depending on your age and walk in life, you get what you need from the song. 50’s- 60’s rule 😜😜😜. Appreciate you so much Mijo, take care❤️❤️❤️👵🏼 Gmaw

[@Bluedreamflying]

Check out Those Shoes.

[@ElaineDayton-o1i]

Don Henley also said it's about the music business.

[@angelagraves865]

I don't think there's a single Eagles song I don't like, and I can't say that about many bands, even Pink Floyd, my ultimate favorite. And there's such range in Eagles songs. Compare Seven Bridges Road and Those Shoes. And their harmonies are so beautiful.

[@zenguidancetarot]

Im 52 and love all music.. grew up with the best iconic sounds.. 50s to 90s .. and there is still beautiful music now but nothing compares to the 70s Loved The Eagles since I was a little girl.. I recommend you also check Led Zeppelin.. They will BLOW your mind ! GOAT

[@sandraquinn8969]

You will love it ❤❤

[@jacks9624]

Summer beach vibe...? LOL I'm getting a "bad trip" vibe Thanks for doing this one Cliff, true classic, just go for them all Damn the torpedoes, full speed ahead!

[@chaunapierce8678]

I like your style. I am an old lady and I brought my son up on all of this music going back as far as the monkeys And then I found Led Zeppelin. I love it they were such artists at this time. I don't know if you've watched Santana at Let's stock. Read the back story it's really good the song and the story😊😊

[@g.gordon8117]

Look up who was in the Eagles, that's Joe Walsh with the bandana on....

[@jimflores9098]

Got your back dude...

[@jrepka01]

A great companion to this song, released about the same time, is Jackson Browne's The Pretender. It refers to the same mid-70's vibe fall of the peace & love movement of the 1960's ("We haven't had that spirit here since 1969") into rampant consumerism. While Hotel California is told from the perspective of someone who is trapped in the excesses of the 70's, while the Pretender's protagonist is one who has given up in despair and has voluntarily slipped into a life with no larger meaning than self-involvement.

[@6thn5th]

Liked Comment Shared Subscribed! Music today can be Gooder! Just research!