Grand Funk -- We're An American Band -- 1997

[@ronb21]

I am Blessed From The Heavens That I Was Young In My Teens In The 70s & 80s Listening To All Of This Fantastic Music Back Then.😊

[@saxonsteve]

This lineup can never replicated! It's Mark, Don & Mel and that's final!!

[@saxonsteve]

Hopefully, they’ll grow up and forget their differences and do a reunion tour before they are sitting in rocking chairs!!!

[@rileymcintosh4852]

Damn right the flint trio

[@josearriola3087]

I agree

[@christopherjackson8877]

When the band is a trio u can not do with out any of them

[@brucepechtel7791]

They were the very essence of what true rock bands were all about. In my opinion the greatest rock band ever.

[@user-jn3ml7mp3c]

Im 65 , this takes me back to junior high school days, wow always loved this song!!😊

[@kevinkilduff2064]

No better live rock band has graced a stage. No frills, just straight-up in your face, great, organic rock music.

[@chenweber4306]

Saw them 4 times in concert

[@pinkydogbear]

I agree plus Bachman Turner Overdrive

[@matthewcamera9483]

And the Guess Who. GFR = USA !!

[@eslattery6841]

ZZTop is on the “top”‘list of American bands, also and I’ve seen both live a few times. But, yes, GFR is electrifying, especially live. 👍🏼👍🏼

[@andywoodfin6515]

Dude's voice still killing it 30 years later. So solid ✊

[@barbaraletourneau1130]

Yep!

[@carmenpolwarth5334]

So true.

[@glennpatete4683]

70's were the best,long live classic rock!

[@johnshields6852]

I was 15 in 1975 and this song was huge, it doesn't get enough credit, for me it's one of the all-time best rock songs.

[@paulrbruce]

Ahh 1975 and my first year of high school

[@theonewhomjesusloves1005]

I was 18! Grand Funk Railroad, one of the very best bands ever!

[@tscott6843]

I was 17. Had this 8 track. One of two I owned.

[@HNUNN-ip4dt]

This came out in 73​@@paulrbruce

[@danmandich2843]

THE Seneca CASINO is NOW!

[@josephdigilio336]

What a F'ing joke the Rock Hall of Fame is .. It's a freaking CRIME that this Trio isn't in .. One of the greatest 3 Pc . ROCK BANDS EVER !!

[@stevieboy333]

THIS IS WHAT YOU CALL ROCK N ROLL !!!!

[@graemel3069]

Amen Bro!

[@kristineburbey4710]

so true

[@mikekeeler6362]

Yes vary true

[@sandraleehill1309]

Absolutely 👍🙂🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦 the best 👍

[@timholtzclaw8930]

Yep

[@twwtjohns]

Mark Farner and Don Brewer's voices melded and were naturally harmonious, it's a shame they can't reunite and put some of that old funk back together.

[@thomasschibilio4132]

@Why We Love It with Lloyd Moss & Eric Hemion That is the original bass player

[@nicke.3782]

@@whyweloveitwithlloydmosser1314 Mark "finding Jesus" has nothing to do with them not reuniting

[@smithjones6315]

@@nicke.3782 Lol... "if he'd only found Allah"

[@stephenthorpe6238]

@@whyweloveitwithlloydmosser1314 It wasn't Jesus. His son died and it hit him hard.

[@randypacchioli2933]

One of the best rock songs of all time !!

[@lukemanify]

agreed full

[@rileymcintosh4852]

The greatest song ever

[@lynnclary845]

Yes it is

[@jefferywilliams5878]

Right on brother. No debating that statement. None!!

[@GrowBetterOnYoucrap]

Can't go all the way with you on that but best intro ever is a solid contender. Course, I'm a drummer, we're almost as dumb bass players.

[@riccardopicci7362]

A song that still sends shivers down the spine...!!!

[@pinkydogbear]

Me too

[@robertmiller7721]

See kids this is real music.

[@paulgarbutt8113]

Absolutely

[@lynsuefa]

Wish I could go back to the 70's.

[@paulgarbutt8113]

Me to.

[@tommybirch9289]

Wow! They rocked it baby!! The drummer is so freaking talented. Not easy song to play never mind sing. Great job GFR

[@GrowBetterOnYoucrap]

100% Maybe only a drummer that sings will ever know how freaking amazing this is. innovative, enjoyable and top notch percussion.

[@zombywoof1015]

Erm.... This song ain't really that tough to play. Lol.

[@GrowBetterOnYoucrap]

@@zombywoof1015 Most songs aren't. It's coming up with what works that is the real heavy lifting. Can play most any cover out there, can't write anything. I sing while drumming some, harder. Coming up with stuff that likes to be heard? That's what's amazing too me..

[@tommybirch9289]

@@zombywoof1015 How long you been playing friend?

[@matt8863]

Legendary track...Incredible live performance...One of the greatest American rock tracks ever composed.

[@guaporeturns9472]

Damn , they killed it!!

[@Ciclopea2]

Live performance on point, they sounded amazing!

[@joebell30]

Sound better live than in the studio!! The sound is fuller and heavier. Vocals are spot on! This is ROCK TALENT!

[@pjsolarz]

Amazing power trio, such a big sound. Love these guys!

[@user-zs2ig6go1b]

Мои любимые Grand Funk Railroad, аж мурашки... (Серёга из ТТ).

[@davidshimshi493]

Don Brewer one of the most underrated drummers, love his style

[@chrismartin6370]

Facts!!!!

[@robinlewis5374]

He and Mel screwed Mark Farner, nobody should forget that- Mark is GFR

[@barbaraletourneau1130]

Love his voice, too!

[@franko69]

David Shimshi: What a stupid comment, Don was a brilliant drummer, You know jack shit about music.

[@jefferywilliams5878]

For those of you that just listened to this, I'd like to congratulate you. You've just listened to the greatest rock and roll band ever. It'll be extremely difficult for any band to top these God gifted guys. After playing the drums for nearly 50 years in two different bands and playing in night clubs around Ocean City MD as well as Washington DC ard opening up for a few well known rock bands in the late 70s throughout the early 90s I met lots of drummers. Out of all those great drummers only a small handful could play and sing at the same time. It can be difficult for most drummers but it's definitely not the case here. Love you guys. Rock on.

[@garymartin1045]

You're so right Had Blown away Led Zeppelin 69 Olympia Manager Grant Unplug them Cause they were that good The fans went crazy Almost had a riot No more warm up band after that

[@yacinezaier9641]

Yes it's rare and difficult but if you are as gifted as Don , Peter Rivera or Phil Collins you are a legend .

[@AUGshooter]

Saw them in the mid-seventies; opening for them was a group that had just released their first album: REO Speedwagon.

[@leonardlloyd1089]

Saw them in the mid 70s too, Wet Willie opened for them at the Capital center in Largo, MD.

[@bobbyturcotte7968]

Still have my Gold vinyl of this, and still sounds Amazing, as they were!!!

[@FrankgNY62]

Most underrated band ever. They were selling out STADIUMS in the 70’s!

[@graemel3069]

So true man! I live in Sydney Austalia and back then they had a cult following here but some had never heard of them , my response was friggin what planet were you sold too!! lol...

[@sallymccoy6286]

I agree. They remind me of the Doobie Brothers. Totally awesome group.🎶✌☮🎸🎤🎺

[@tec61]

ABSOLUTELY, I saw them ‘77’ at RFK STADIUM in WASHINGTON DC. SOLD THE HELL OUT!✌️✌️☝️☝️

[@marknelson4976]

Your so right they literally had there money stolen from everyone they trusted so so sad,, I'm glad there playing again..

[@maker-matt]

They had their own airplane! I saw it at Boeing field in Seattle - It was either a DC-6 or DC 7 - I don't remember for sure. That was a very long time ago!

[@JoseRodriguez-ni8lg]

-I remember I was in my early teens when I heard this band the first time and I have never stopped listening it, I am now 57 and I think this is one of the best rock bands of all times. LOOOVE ROOOCK!!!

[@michaeladamcik7475]

I bought the 45 when I was 8 yrs. Console stereo

[@henryramos7644]

I’m going on 63 and I had the pleasure of seeing them twice, once was in their reunion , I love rock but this band in my opinion is rock n roll

[@tainbey]

MARK, DON, AND MEL...HELL YEA...finally saw the power trio in 2012 at The Fairplex in Pomona, I was exhausted by night's end, thanks for all the amazing music through my youth...

[@DesertDigger1]

It even sounded good in the Old Mans car on A.M. with a single speaker in the middle of a steel dashboard.

[@michaelquast7001]

1972 Ford pickup. AM radio and one speaker.

[@JeffStrickland]

Indeed! '64 Chevy Impala. AM rock radio in the early 70's? We were the luckiest generation for music in the US.

[@DesertDigger1]

@@JeffStrickland yup, not like this crap they try to pull off as talent these days.

[@DrHogfan]

DELCO baby !

[@ufafgd]

Hear that. Even in a '62 Rambler station wagon.

[@leefreed2060]

Is there ANYTHING more American than grand funk railroad? I think not.

[@theloner6063]

Bob Seger

[@oszkarlukacsq1062]

​@@theloner6063

[@marypapak5759]

Saw them live twice in my life, danced my butt off, probably lost 12 lbs. in sweat!!!LOVED them!!!❤❤❤❤

[@Terk131]

Willie Nelson

[@joerenner8334]

Ya breaking up. Hating each other. Ripping off Mark. Suing each other. Nope. Nothing.

[@thomastarwater2989]

I saw Grand Funk Railroad live in concert at Wild Adventures in Lowndes County, Georgia in August 2022. They were high energy through and through, but it was just Don Brewer and Mel Schacter plus three other musicians. Mark Farner wasn’t in the lineup, though. Mel, Don, and Mark need to mend fences, break bread, bury the hatchet, and stage a reunion tour. It would be one for the ages.

[@AppleMan531]

Had the good fortune of seeing Grand Funk Railroad at The Beacon Theater for the Bosnian benefit concert. Will never forget that night!

[@keithrissolo7437]

THEY KICKED ASSSSSSSS!!!!!

[@graemel3069]

They kicked ass os hard the balls tore off their mounting!

[@brucewayne3602]

... stilllllllllllllll doooooooooooooo !!!

[@ThePatriotPoet23]

One of the all time ...BAAAAD ASS ROCK BANDS

[@joseviescajr9887]

Mega kudos to Grand Funk. Such a dynamic and electrifying Band in a most Patriotic manner !!

[@SCfanIam100]

I can still hear in my head "We're an American Band" playing over the lunchroom speakers in high school. Man those were the days!!

[@harristurner6836]

No one even close. They are IMHO the greatest power trio if not just the greatest band ever & i have their complete catalog, plus many many many bootleg live albums which are so good

[@wjmartinmusicman]

This video reminds me why I started listening to Grand Funk Railroad in 1970 when I graduated from high school. Grand Funk Railroad indeed lives on in the band NRG. Hail to Mark Farner. This guy can still sing better than most rock singers even today in his 60's. What a killer voice.

[@ArchieDuke.]

I just love how the audience clapped all the way through that song. A great patriotic song.

[@mg-ru8yw]

Saw GFR in Madison Square Garden in NYC in 1971. When Mark Farner jumped off the piano my whole world turned upside down. First date with a new girl and 48 years later we are still rockin! Great memories

[@RickyPisano]

I saw them twice. First concert I ever saw in '73 and again on this tour. They were known for being CRAZY LOUD back in the day.......and they WERE!! As classic as it gets!!

[@pattypratt2702]

ONE of the MOST forkingest 'BEST BANDS' of all time...Love an American Band xxxx

[@TheFlame0007]

that's awesome Pat.

[@markevans6325]

One of the greatest rock songs ever!

[@garymartin1045]

By one of the greatest rock bands ever live Shay Stadium Live 71 Check it out

[@rudolfart]

Cool drum set!

[@robmiskell6656]

Got to meet Mark, and know him personally after inviting me, my wife, cousin, and her boyfriend onto his bus after doing a gig at The Barrel on Paradise in Vegas in1989 when we were living there. Needless to say he put on a great show, and is the most down to earth guy you'd ever want to meet and know. Keep rockin' Mark, and May God Bless you and your family my Christian brother!

[@aleksaovechkin]

Американцы! Хоть мы вроде и враги сейчас! Но это группа всех времен и народов для меня!

[@peterbabooram7798]

This intro makes me want to jump out of my chair and run a marathon, pure adrenaline

[@heatherdeanchurch8083]

REMEMBER ME!! I AM STILL YOUR BIGGEST FAN WHATS NOT TO LOVE ITS ALL GOOD HERE I MET YOU ALL IN ALBANY OREGON WENT BACKSTAGE YOU GUYS ROCK YOU BUNCH OF RICHIOUS HUMAN BEINGS!! BLESS YOUR BEAUTIFUL HEARTS!

[@jerrywoods6125]

these boys belong in the rock n roll hall of fame

[@displayfireworks1]

When Grand Funk came out with this song back in the day, they showed all the critics they still had it. I'm 59 and remember it all well. Timeless song right here and only two short paragraphs of lyrics.

[@nuckfut8248]

+displayfireworks1 i just turned 50, today i told my mother that i am going to see GFR on dec 12th at a casino in west virginia and let's just say she was a little jealous ..... i told my kids (all in their 20's) and they're jealous ..... this band is timeless and i'm one stoked human, can't wait !!

[@dawnconti2964]

+displayfireworks1 I am 59,,,, and remember it well.Hope you are fine and well.

[@Ed-lz4jv]

Don fucked Mark up bad

[@Katczenski]

+Edward smith I'm curious, what happened?

[@mighty8756]

Went to school with Mark for one year, however Mark said that Don sucker punched him

[@boanerges6886]

One of the best bands and best song of ALL time

[@georgegarcia4893]

THE BEST BAND IN ROCK HISTORY

[@diapertommy]

- FUCK YEAH! Almost 40 years later and the dudes are still fucking AWESOME!

[@irisheyzgrl24murphy92]

Absolutely freakin amazing ! One of the best bands ever ever !

[@sgt803]

I remember as a teenager buying the 45 record & and it was gold in color!! Cool as hell back in the day!!

[@michaeladamcik7475]

I also had the 45 and 8 track. This song was always on AM radio.

[@danielbayless616]

I had the album that was also gold. Wish I still had all my original albums. Let it Be, Abby Road. Mark, Don and Mell, Pet Sounds, So many more...

[@maker-matt]

I had the same 45 - "Creepin" was on the flip side

[@joelseongkoonwhyekooi7273]

GREATEST ROCK BAND EVER!

[@elmergarcia3928]

This music is beautiful since 1970 From Perú

[@MrMonkchuck]

Of all the bands that have reunited over the years, this was by far my favorite. I had all but given up in any chance to see Grand Funk & this was news to my ears. I was lucky enough to catch 3 of their shows & they were incredible! Would have been a bargain at twice the price.

[@ronhoughton5147]

Man I wish it were the 70's again.

[@allang1968]

me too

[@ronhoughton5147]

@@allang1968 Things were so much simpler.

[@HAMRADIOJOE4178]

THE BEST BAND EVER !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@robertoetojo5861]

Deep Purple..Led.Zep.. GRAND FUNK.. JOHNNY WINTER.. ALL THE LEGENDS OF 70"S

[@mdemma60]

On this day in '73 Grand Funk recorded this masterpiece. I rocked out to it when I was 13 in '74.

[@peterbucaria7422]

The real GRAND FUNK RAILROAD!🙏💗🎶🎙🎸🥁

[@eddyswiderczuk7340]

Thank you Pastor Austin Grace an peace to you all in Jesus name Luke 14:15-24 Amen

[@oldchevycar]

cool tune keep on rocking

[@ninoachcar9426]

- Mais de 20 anos depois. - Em forma e com a força de sempre. - Essa Banda era ótima e da pesada !

[@jaywilliams2679]

I was actually a member of the Grand funk railroad fan club still have my card. That's back when Craig Frost was with them. Great band. 👍

[@bernievictoria5754]

It was 27 yearwhen I hear this band and then suddenly I'm playing this song great!

[@tuff47]

In the 70's, I listened to GFR all the time. I remember hearing Mark Farner's hair was so long, it got tangled in the guitar strings of his Fender or Les Paul or whatever he was playing at the time.

[@robertnoble6600]

Outstanding performance. Brings chills and great memories.

[@jimidebelen4828]

Never gets tired listening to this great band,.and the awesome memories growing up with the 70's rock music,.compared with today's autotune,. so, so

[@larrypiatt7524]

They are the best you can understand them and they got a beat that won't quit being love them since freedom Hall 73 Louisville Kentucky I'm 68 now still love you just too strong

[@jamesy4003]

This was the gold vinyl 45 of my youth - killer riff - super ending ! Rock on

[@michaeldaddario1419]

Saw grand funk for the first time at the Fillmore in NYC. They just released their first album they were for real and not fucking around. Blew me away. So Good , I decided to go to Shea stadium . Last big group there was the Beatles. God Dam they were hot........

[@w.g.121]

Michael Daddario - I grew up in NYC in the 70's/80's but was too young to go to concerts until '77 when I turned 15. You're very lucky you saw them in their prime!

[@tomcaroscio]

Straight on Rock N Roll I love this song because it starts out with an epic guitar solo!!

[@crediki100]

Grand Funk ya gotta love em

[@johncarpenter3502]

Those three should always be together.

[@TheTonjol]

Mandam mito bem apesar dos anos estão a cada vez melhores, parecem vinho, quanto mais velhos melhores, estão em forma, adorei, Obrigado !

[@josecarlosaversa8771]

Grand Funk uma da melhores bandas dos anos 70, som da batera pesado, sinfonia pros ouvidos.

[@ericbrauch9677]

kicking some serious ass for old guys! thanks Mark Don and Mel!

[@gregtimpany4183]

This was the first album I ever bought. Still one of my favorites. Mel's playing was one of my early influences as a bassist.

[@nightstalker2217]

him, John Entwistle, Steve Harris, Michael Anthony - picking the bass back up after 40 years

[@joytassoni5036]

Great great band they rocked the 70's I still love them !! Rock on guys!!

[@Jimed756]

Don Brewer is still a beast behind the drums!!!

[@Rammstein25705]

We miss youJoe Mitchell! Your favorite band!

[@victorpascali5983]

When I was a kid listening to this song, I always though the guitar player sang this song only to realize it was Don Brewer, the drummer. He just has that full bodied masculine sounding voice on this song!!!! I just love his singing

[@Neilfrozn]

It is great to hear bands that can still rock out after having done so for many years.

[@davidm.alexander446]

Brewer been playing drums and singing since he was a kid no wonder he is so good at it.

[@graemel3069]

Being a drummer of course I loved Grand Funk and remember putting this on full volume and destroying our neighbors with my drumming...Ahhh yes indeed...good days and times... lol

[@sardu55]

The guy who lived next door to us used to play polka music like that...

[@loverboy9577]

Graeme L: RITE ON BRO!!!!!!!!

[@susievonsweet1229]

Playing drums is an art add lead vocals, mega talent.

[@mackbolzano3901]

Graeme L I used to set up Dons drum in the 90's.super nice guy!!!

[@billshaffer3079]

Don Brewer was always a killer drummer! I loved playing all this stuff! lol

[@GuitarFloat]

Remember that day! This is my Favourite song!

[@hotrod4rds]

Grand Funk and Badfinger my most favorite rock bands from the late 60s to mid 70s!

[@w.g.121]

hotrod4rds - Both absolute MONSTERS. For me it was Derringer and The Babys. To this day still can't get enough of that sweet, sweet evil!

[@lukemanify]

sweet evil is great buy Steve Marriot is... WHTTTTTT the fkkkkk

[@graysongoates7452]

lukemanify humble pie!! Forever!

[@michaelkaus8128]

This, All Right Now and Funk 49- greatest rock chit ever!

[@scottsmith7687]

Audio is sooo much better than the 1970s recording ! !

[@walterarita9471]

Mi Grupo Favorito desde que tenía 9 Años de Edad los escuche por primera vez en los 70 ahora tengo 54 Años Edad Mi Inspiración para Estudiar Música en el Conservatorio Nacional de Música Francisco Ramón Díaz Zelaya En Tegucigalpa Honduras Centro America. Grand Funk. !!!!

[@daviddupont632]

I don't really know why they can't resolve the problems they had I just wish they would get back together PLEASE

[@zone47]

Closer to Home and the Black double live albums are my fav! Killer band! Mark was the heart and soul and Don and Mel were a great rhythm team.

[@drumdad54sdl47]

Closer To Home is a classic & my personal favorite by GFR. Pure gold.

[@Shug1145]

Huge fan since I was a kid at ten years old finally got to see them in Albany NY on this tour, Mel's bass is still rattling my bones 😁

[@blueticecho5690]

I was at that Omaha, Nebraska show back in 1974 ..outstanding every one's ears rang for days after and for the record they play on a Tuesday night.. But I guess Saturday Nite a bit cooler.. I guess.....

[@catdaddy3302]

Mark never sold out to the PC crowd. He didn’t have to. He made it without them!

[@jonesy2111]

Or the satanic agenda behind most of the music industry

[@murphyat60]

Obe of the best songs of the 70' S

[@georgecuchufly6011]

Cuando aún eran como amigos! ... Aguante Queridos Grand Funk!!!... Desde 🇨🇱

[@nazzaborhan7316]

You guys and this song shall always be my all time favorite. Always awesome ! Kuala Lumpur