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

[@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 !!

[@BobBaker-v9v]

A crime? Lol . WTF is WRONG with you? Please STOP SMOKING CRACK and get the MENTAL COUNSELING you so OBVIOUSLY NEED

[@dankmazzi2376]

They didn't party with Diddy 😮...GFR ❤.

[@drumhd1]

It’s a crime these guys don’t get back together! Time is running out and Father Time always wins.

[@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.😊

[@lorettarunfola5110]

Me too! ❤❤❤

[@James-ze5tq]

ME TOO😮😊☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆❤❤❤❤❤!!!!!!!

[@jeffreycotton1345]

Me3!!!

[@richarddees54]

i saw them in 1973 in New Orleans, La. i was 19. i'm 70 now and still love Grand Funk.

[@ANTONIOIVAN-zh4fw]

L età. Ci sta ma sono sempre grandi i gran funk railroad

[@tk900rr]

@@richarddees54 Yeah, Man... I'm 70 myself... Great music!

[@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.

[@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!

[@Jeffrey-y2y]

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. 👍🏼👍🏼

[@jamesw9535]

Word!

[@pjsolarz]

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

[@ericajohnson7535]

i see keys on the side of the stage :)

[@pjsolarz]

@@ericajohnson7535 There are keys in this song but they are the the same beat and notes as the guitar. I've played it for decades with and without keys. They have other songs that the keys are prominent. It could be either Roy Bittan or Craig Frost or a studio musician.

[@glennpatete4683]

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

[@andywoodfin6515]

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

[@barbaraletourneau1130]

Yep!

[@carmenpolwarth5334]

So true.

[@riccardopicci7362]

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

[@pinkydogbear]

Me too

[@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.

[@matt8863]

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

[@guaporeturns9472]

Damn , they killed it!!

[@BobBaker-v9v]

Lol

[@marypapak5759]

I saw them in DC, when the giant flag lit up and the song started playing, we went nuts!!🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉❤❤❤❤

[@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?

[@paullessard1234]

This song is very easy to play. Especially on drums

[@robertmiller7721]

See kids this is real music.

[@paulgarbutt8113]

Absolutely

[@Ciclopea2]

Live performance on point, they sounded amazing!

[@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...

[@joselitoveloso9414]

At that time i'm 18 looki'n at this three rocki'n now i'm 72 still rocki'n my head !

[@robertoetojo5861]

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

[@richardruiz58]

one more time 2024

[@joebell30]

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

[@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

[@shanebullock5005]

Long time no hear this classic

[@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!

[@AppleMan531]

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

[@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.

[@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 .

[@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

[@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

[@benjaminlabuschagne9101]

Even here in South Africa we enjoyed this music in the late 60's early 70's bigtime !!! 🎶 🎵 👍

[@lisawalters5963]

That's where your wrong! Max Carl is just amazing! Just saw Grand Funk in French Lick Indiana. Going to Gary,Indiana Dec 2 can't wait! They were all amazing!

[@jayb9687]

Singing AND playing the drums and didn't miss a beat

[@JorgeAlvarez-to3pv]

Yo tenía 15 Años, tenía los discos, muy buen grupo musical. Que recuerdos ✌️✌️

[@anthonyso3486]

Yes, you could not find any band like them………….pure and raw rock n roll !

[@eddyswiderczuk7340]

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

[@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.

[@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!!

[@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!

[@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.

[@PolyReyes]

Soy mexicano me llaman Poly , de un pueblecito llamado Tixtla en el estado de Guerrero. En 1980 forme parte de una banda de Rock , formada por tres hermanos y tuve el honor de tocar una gran melodía del Grand Funk , de nombre Heartbreaker. Rolon .......un privilegio saludarlos desde México.Felicitaciones.

[@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

[@randallfey]

Saw them in person in the early 70's. I was so stoned and plastered on cheap wine.

[@SusanMartin-yd1jt]

Boone's Farm Strawberry Fields?!

[@randallfey]

I believe your right. Passed around in jugs.

[@47tooter]

@@SusanMartin-yd1jt Strawberry Hill. John Lennon didn't make it.

[@joseviescajr9887]

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

[@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

[@ThePatriotPoet23]

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

[@jerryrust5381]

Awesome guitar

[@Сергей-ж3е6ш]

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

[@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.

[@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

[@SDD62]

I was 13 and 1975. This song still rocks today. GFR all the way.

[@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!

[@ArchieDuke.]

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

[@keithrissolo7437]

THEY KICKED ASSSSSSSS!!!!!

[@graemel3069]

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

[@brucewayne3602]

... stilllllllllllllll doooooooooooooo !!!

[@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!!

[@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.

[@lynsuefa]

Wish I could go back to the 70's.

[@paulgarbutt8113]

Me to.

[@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 !

[@WestCascades]

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

[@edieiyon]

Most underated Rock Band......IMO they should be right on top.

[@MrGuadmir]

The Best in hard rock music forever!

[@jefferywilliams5878]

I'm not much on comments but today I was trying to find a classic rock station on my wife's fancy ass New Ford AWD Edge Titanium. Anyway I found this station that's suppose to be pure classic rock. So I definitely tuned in. Only to hear Michael Jackson singing Ben. I was thinking once in awhile they'd play something like this. Anyway the very next song was Smokey Robinson. Afterwards the D.J.had a guest. A black rapper from the 80s. The D.J. then announced that they were playing all black music during Black History Month. I have no issues with Smokey Robinson or Michael Jackson or Black History Month even if it does contribute to division of race. But I wanted to listen to classic rock so I turned on Utube and listened to Grand Funks Greatest Hits. After turning the volume up. Some Kind Of Wonderful.

[@diapertommy]

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

[@mmsb13_420]

Saw them back in the day, at the Philadelphia Spectrum arena, when they were touring behind their We're An American Band album . . . one of the best concerts I've ever been to !!! 🎸👍😎🔥

[@boanerges6886]

One of the best bands and best song of ALL time

[@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

[@murphyat60]

Great Song, with a great flag behind the band. As a 21 years vet it thrills me when any band proudly shows the red , white and blue.

[@jeffwisener1378]

So sick of nationalism B.S., source of brainwashing leads to war

[@john7133]

@jeff weiner, Go away, you commie

[@robertnoble6600]

Outstanding performance. Brings chills and great memories.

[@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........

[@MDHNYC]

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!

[@Bear2man858]

Pirate World Dania Florida. Great show

[@elmergarcia3928]

This music is beautiful since 1970 From Perú

[@bobbyturcotte7968]

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

[@pattypratt2702]

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

[@TheFlame0007]

that's awesome Pat.

[@DavidStarkey-l7m]

Got to see 👀 them twice,them 3 or 4 guys together TOP SHELF! I hope they get in the hall of fame soon,luv GFR.

[@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. 👍

[@michaelrocke7917]

Sensational Wow. I am an American listener listening to a American Band.

[@odiereyes41]

1969 to 1997...still kickin!!!! Classic Masters of Rock and Roll!!!! hell yeah!!!!

[@Rammstein25705]

We miss youJoe Mitchell! Your favorite band!

[@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.

[@bigbow62]

Mark Farner (frontman) one of the greatest rockers of all-time & a true Saint for taking those two azz-hats back after what they did back in the day ! Mark Farner gives 200% every time its great watching him up there with a smile on his face

[@joytassoni5036]

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

[@vonsuthoff]

*Damn if they still ain't tight and right!!! Amazing!*

[@vonsuthoff]

@Matthew Thomas ... It was jus yeastaday I tell ya!

[@TheTonjol]

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

[@kevind8752]

Saw them in concert in ‘73 at university of Cincinnati. I lived on the Live album all through high school. Still have that album and their others.

[@HAMRADIOJOE4178]

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

[@vijayramlal9822]

growing up in apartheid south africa..I sought refuge in music,specifically kick ass rock music..gave u.s band was and still us grand funk and fave brit band.. .deep purple

[@jonesy2111]

I hear things aren't so great in post apartheid south Africa?

[@vijayramlal9822]

@@jonesy2111 Yeah,sadly the bubble has burst. What with rampant corruption, politicking and grandstanding?? time to get out

[@jonesy2111]

@@vijayramlal9822 For sure and Ive heard quite a few people tell me that. Prayers

[@tomcaroscio]

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

[@bradleyevans2637]

Still, straight outta Flint, Michigan, after all these years! :)

[@hotrod4rds]

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

[@MDHNYC]

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!

[@marcoshernandez1918]

I was in Cuba when I first heard that song and I was like this is truly an American song pure and legitime frank funk railroad thanks for your music you should be in the rock and roll hall of Fame forevet

[@mdemma60]

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

[@gregthacher2436]

Don was ON IT this night.

[@ronhoughton5147]

Man I wish it were the 70's again.

[@allang1968]

me too

[@ronhoughton5147]

@@allang1968 Things were so much simpler.

[@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.....

[@nazzaborhan7316]

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

[@cony7752]

テレビ番組の中てこの曲が使われていた。懐かしすぎて急速にタイムスリップ。全部聴きたくなってここに来た。やっぱサイコー👍❤️

[@pla1945]

wow! These guys still got it. Thanks for posting.

[@bernievictoria5754]

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

[@jamesy4003]

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

[@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 😁

[@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