I Was Asked To Listen To Grand Funk Railroad Inside Looking Out 1969... (Reaction!!)

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[@poloreacts27]

Not every day I discover a performance like this one. Loved this track!! if you enjoy what I do on this channel consider supporting. 70% of my videos are not monetized. Between setting up the studio daily, filming, editing, thumbnails, and research which all take away from my family, you guys motivate me to put out content daily. Consider buying me a coffee here www.buymeacoffee.com/poloreacts or my Patreon www.patreon.com/poloreacts peace!

[@spikebeans9563]

This should be a epic reaction video if you are not familiar with GFR. Enjoy this gem of a masterpiece.

[@tonyfro23]

Man it is such an underrated time to grow up going to concerts. Saw them 4 times among many others. Real music no BS.

[@cynthiafox2541]

Fellow Buckeye here!

[@MuckoMan]

I was turned onto this song by an old black guy at work. He knew his music and has retired since. Been a big fan of Grand Funk since.

[@donfette5301]

You will get a number of typical suggestions for certain songs from these guys, but I would say listen to “Hooked On Love” next (studio version probably since not a ton - maybe less than 4 not sure - live versions of poor audio/video quality). Then hit “We’re an American Band.”

[@cra-craintenn6327]

There's one good thing about being old: I got to grow up listening to bands like this! 😎

[@carenburmeister5002]

It’s nice to be reminded of just how good the music was back then.

[@BennilocoLoves]

😁😚💨💨💨💚✌️

[@sherylmarsh5533]

AGREED… nothing compares to the music from the 60’s & 70s

[@Hhbdr]

And, Hopefully.. you have a lot more money!

[@jmont8943]

Also, all these classic songs were completely fresh back then. Remember when you had only heard songs like Stairway To Heaven 1 or 2 times because it had just been released the day before? Those were the days.

[@AZRacer2000]

It’s Unbelievable that GFR is not in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame! They have long deserved it!🤔😎🔥🎸

[@Chiroman527]

I never realized THAT. Common Hall of Fame, are they Kidding. You have Justin Beiber and other Nonsense in tjhere and not GFR???

[@everready19373]

RRHOF is a JOKE!

[@chrisweidner4768]

@@everready19373 Indeed, Steve Miller humiliated them deservedly.

[@beanvillen24]

This performance should of put them in!!

[@marshallmoore435]

I did not know that. I do not know why either they were so talented.

[@buck546]

The late sixties and the Seventies was a wonderful time, long hair, bell bottoms, bright colored shirts with bold print, hot cars, beautiful young girls in mini skirts, and the best music that ever exsisted. I was twenty years old in 1974 and I am glad I was there to enjoy it. I miss it everyday.

[@CC-Wulf]

I am 73 and I saw GFR as one of the opening acts for a "10 Years After" concert. IMO they blew away the headliner that evening. The audience went nuts.

[@mikeclark7429]

Pretty hard to blow away Alvin Lee and his mates from 10 years after but GFR were pretty hip too. Two great bands that got lots of FM play back in the day.

[@greggbell9837]

Grand Funk Railroad should have been in the R&R Hall of Fame years ago. One of best 3 man bands of all time. In 1969 they opened for Led Zepplin, and Zepplin's manager fired them because they were too good and the crowds were going wild. True American rock icons.

[@paulstephens8666]

Amen to that!! I’m gonna strike like a cock until I’m 99😂

[@Kathiebaxter]

I saw Billy Preston steal the show from the Stones in 1974! Outa Space!

[@greggbell9837]

@@Kathiebaxter Love it! So righteous!

[@frankkockritz5441]

First of all, I was there. Heard both groups play live at different concerts. Yes Mark Farner and Grand Funk had a great guttural sound & of course “funk” unique to them alone, but you can’t compare the talent of Jimmy Page, John Bohnam, Robert Plant, John Paul Jones to these three in any way and don’t know where you got your story on getting rid of them as a backup. No. Much more likely, Grand Funk became a headline talent on their own. They “graduated” from being a back up. I can assure you, there are very few Grand Funk downloads from Spotify compared to LED Zeppelin

[@cockyhemi-123]

@@frankkockritz5441 Relax pal.

[@peelmeone]

I am a 69-year-old Boomer and Vietnam veteran. I know that our music from back in the day was superior to what is being artificially produced today with synthesizers and autotune technology.

[@zeppelinfan9360]

Shameful that Three Dog Night, The Guess Who, Blood Sweat and Tears, Steppenwolf, Grand Funk Railroad etc etc ... still haven't been recognized by The RRHOF!

[@andrewpipitone1572]

​@@zeppelinfan9360 I'm 60 there I'd so much for these guys to learn.

[@thewahakid1944]

Welcome home brother. You are absolutely correct.

[@sharylgrangaard8484]

We did kick it

[@unclejohn1053]

Amen brother.

[@byroncallas6765]

I'm 76 and grew up with this brilliance...It's a joy watching you be so moved and inspired by it. Your appreciation itself is inspiring.

[@royjunior3349]

This band was incredible live. You walked out of the venue drained of all emotions and mental and physical strength. I remember sitting in the parking lot after their concert wondering what just happened.

[@sandeedobberstine5591]

😂😂😂❤❤❤

[@jamessceeles4397]

No autotune just pure raw talent from Grand Funk Railroad; great music from my youth.

[@buckleymordecai9605]

Boom! Yes!

[@penname40]

My first double cassette tape!!! Love GFR!!

[@onlyfromadistance7326]

When music was MUSIC...

[@Music-Is-Real-Love]

Thank you for mentioning the lack of Autotune!!!.

[@petersdraggon]

GF Railroad one of my favorites from my youth. They left everything on the stage. ❤

[@cmatt1982]

“If you don’t think this sounds good, you don’t deserve ears.” Masterfully said sir. ✊✌️

[@ozzie444]

Truedat...

[@user-qd8ps9in4d]

Could not have said it better myself!!!!

[@famosisimo]

Love your comment....

[@mikedag1176]

Grand Funk Railroad and Led Zep were the first two major bands I got into and I was 11 years old in 69 for they never disappointed.

[@joedapro7236]

I laughed so hard at this comment!!!! Hilarious!!! Totally agree, as a "FUNK' fan for over 50+ years, that comment encapsulates my feelings for this fantastic band! That comment, still brings a smile to my face 😄😜👍👍👍👍!

[@LeahTillock]

I interviewed Mark Farner 3 weeks ago ( The main singer) and he is still intense. He is also strong in his convictions and can still belt out a tune amazingly! Thanks for playing this!

[@awilmot2003]

I saw them live 2 times. I was blessed to be the teenagers in the 70s and lived thru the greatest music ever made on earth. ❤❤❤❤❤

[@melissaward6311]

Also saw them twice. Shook the arena in a good way. Everyone were friendly in those days too. They put their heart and souls into long concerts Love them even now after all these years.

[@chiefkikyerass7188]

If I remember correctly..they opened for Led Zepplin..they played for 4 hours..When they finally left the stage...the crowd thru beer bottles/cans at Zepplin when they came out on stage...MARK FARNER AND GRAND FUNK WERE GODS..MOST UNDERRATED BAND IN ROCK HISTORY..FACT

[@LzCoda]

Your memory is incorrect

[@lucasgraham4762]

100% correct

[@sunshinegirl1217]

They most certainly were not underrated.

[@dannysunay4386]

They are not underrated.

[@stuartmoore6310]

Too short lived, they imploded only a few years after hitting it big.

[@joekirkpatrick2833]

I was in the front row when Grand Funk played inside looking out and Mark Farmer played the harmonica solo, when he finished playing it he tossed it into the audience. I reached out toward the shining instrument flying toward me from the stage full of lights, sound and smoke and caught it! This was in the year 1974, I was 14 years old. My big sister took me to my first rock concert. I am 62 years young now, I remember this moment in time like it was yesterday. Rock N Roll !

[@47tooter]

Do you still have the Harmonica ?

[@cyndeetaylor]

God, what a fantastic memory!

[@ricmcmillion]

so DO You Still Have the Harmonica????

[@glenhesketh1]

Was it on video?

[@rogerm7781]

I saw these guys the same in year in 74' i was 13 went with a friend of mine John Gustavson. How weird.

[@Richard-vr9vb]

I really appreciate the video it really brings back the old days. They are a strong powerful band. I'm 73 years old and still love this band❤

[@mst3ktemple421]

A three piece band, playing live and absolutely kicking ass. I grew up in Detroit in the 1960's and 70's and these guys were from near there. We heard them all the time and we loved it when the rest of the country finally heard about them.

[@jillykz]

100%! Lansing girl here. Love our GFR ❤

[@FadedRose62]

Thank you so much for reacting to our song request. My husband is in the hospital he broke both hips but he is smiling and he's glad that you enjoyed it. We hope you enjoy your visit to Tennessee♡

[@marniethedyslexic6445]

Thank you so much for requesting this. A perfect way to be introduced to Grand Funk Railroad. I sincerely hope your husband gets well soon so we can all rock on. 😀❤️✌️🌼

[@King14000]

This song is doubly hip!!!

[@realbser1956]

Great request. An iconic performance by GFR. Hope your husband is back up and running real soon.😊

[@Harley_Girl68]

Happy Anniversary

[@jmc5876]

Thank you. Holy hell I was sleeping on GFR!!

[@patrickingalls5954]

Mark has lived down the road from me for 30yrs or so. He is as down to earth a family man as he is talented. He and family are much loved members of our community.

[@kathywrenn9433]

Love your comment. He is such a special man.

[@Alpha1545]

I wonder if this is who I think it is? If it is waving a hand from Indiana

[@darleneweddle2030]

That's great to hear thank for sharing

[@dilbertjunkmail]

GFR was always one of my all time favorite bands. I still have several of there original albums. Like many bands of that era, GFR occasionally had a rocky road. I'm glad to hear Mark managed to have a good life in a good community. As talented and Phenomenal as Mark and GFR was in their day, the band's had very bad treatment from the studio community of that era and especially Managers. Mark was eventually kicked out of the band by his buddies from his tendency to incorporate religion into concerts. The other members couldn't get Mark to stop and eventually just voted him out in a newly revised policy agreed to by the band created (in an underhanded tactic) to get Mark out. So sad, because the vast majority of the music and lyrics was created and performed by Mark. Alas, everyone can be replaced and pretty soon GFR was touring without Mark. I understand Mark still does shows himself without the original members.

[@kelley695]

Awe… this is so good to hear. Staying grounded AFTER fame is hard.❤

[@pattijay718]

We stood on the seats. We danced. We passed a joint up and down the row. The guy on the end had a baggy and rolled 'em and passed 'em. Security walked by and kept on walkin'. Yeah I remember that concert.

[@alhme50]

I AM HONORED & BLESSED 2 have been born in 63,, PLA&M People...

[@HeavyMetalBluegrass]

This song blew my 14 year old mind when I first heard it. That guitar riff between verses is killer. It's criminal that they're not in the R&R Hall. Should have been inducted 30 years ago. This is coming from a Canadian fan.

[@PaulinTaegu]

This is no doubt on par with Canada's best Power Trio's RUSH and TRIUMPH! This is just a little more Motown from MI bluesy style, IMHO. All great trios!

[@chrisoakley5830]

The HOF is a joke. Boston and Foreigner are also not in.😮

[@snewhouse13]

Bands back in the day were pure talent, no gimmicks or electronic tuning needed.

[@howielandry9495]

Hands down for sure.

[@rogerwelsh2335]

Make no mistake about it, todays talent is as every bit as talented. You just do not like the music as much

[@mikedag1176]

You're so right man no fancy light shows no fancy gimmicks just hard rock and roll

[@johnnydavidson5343]

GFRR perfected their music on stage. My 1st concert. They rocked. It's hard to tell their fans that this band was unappreciated, but they were overlooked by many in the "biz," and still are.

[@user-tv8my4fy1d]

Listen to johnny and Edgar Winter sing tobacco road. Musical geniuses and they are really white, those albino brothers will blow your mind.

[@rogerosterberger4627]

that is because some critics decided that three people in a band wasn't enough,

[@Eric_Von_Yesselstyn]

Michigan boys go hard... No matter what it is... Get it... This was 1969... LIVE

[@CichlidLover2013]

Mark Farner is still performing and has a ton of energy. His voice and playing are on point

[@daveknapp3710]

Judgement Day Blues

[@iDONTdoFacebook]

“Lorraine” & “Easy Breezes” from his album, “Mark Farner”, showcase his sweet vocals! And Farner’s a genuine PRO-AMERICA PATRIOT!! I love the guy!! Love his song “Red, White, & Blue” from his “Red, White, & Blue Forever” album!

[@barbg6494]

This 70 yo lady just loves watching younger people discovering our music. Thanks for this one. I'd forgotten how amazing Grand Funk was. ❤

[@vickiandrews4087]

I'm the same age with the same thoughts...Damn we had great music!

[@modelcarswithglen.]

You guy's got that right,,,70 here

[@markme4]

It's everyones music now

[@marthahykel2947]

I got this album for my 14th birthday. 1969 I drove my mom nuts playing it over and over. 40 years later, my teen daughter drove me crazy playing ACDC. Thats payback

[@marthahykel2947]

PS I'm 68 now and still love it.

[@CGerke786]

It always amazes me when you see a 3 person band that can consistently put out some unbelievable solid tunes like that. I was in Jr High when I was first tuned into GFR, Janis Joplin, Sly and the Family Stone, Cream, then Derick and the Dominoes, Allman Brothers, Crosby, Stills, and Nash, Zeppelin, etc. To me this was a time when great music was made. Pure artist that took you on a musical journey to escape the horrors of the world(like Vietnam war)

[@salliehill2387]

TRUE THAT

[@user-mx8yx7wl7p]

Exactly

[@tbone2071]

One of the best live performances you'll hear by any group in any genre! And ur correct the live version is better than the studio. These guys were 19-20 years old

[@Marynoelrh]

Love this era! When music was pure, raw, and skilled. It was about the live sound. Not a lot gimmick just raw! Bands like GFR, Thin Lizzy, Edgar Winter, BTO, CCR, Led Zeppelin or FogHat, were amazing! Lets not forget the Doors, Pat Travers, Black Oak Arkansas, RUSH, and so many more! Amazing!!!

[@MarkSchuster-ym3iy]

I agree, I miss it..

[@heynow4512]

U done 4got the band that started it all, the band that changed R&R. Another trio, the cream of the crop...CREAM! But I hear ya. The 60's, 70's greatest music of our time.

[@Marynoelrh]

@@heynow4512Well its hard for me to admit, but i obviously am not perfect!! 😂

[@heynow4512]

@@Marynoelrh neither r the rest of us. We're not worthy...but don't 4get The Who. 🤣

[@Marynoelrh]

@@heynow4512 lol, they are in the so many more! But yes. Tommy was my favorite! I would also have to included the electric sound of ELO and Jethro Tull, Pink Floyd, Black Sabbath, and my fav Aerosmith. So many to choose from!

[@jah1965]

GFR!! Back in the day the critics hated them, but the fans loved them. All 3 were so underrated as a band and individually as musicians.

[@mikedag1176]

Fuck the critics what did they know about music they was so far and away from reality

[@themoviedealers]

There's no irony or sarcasm in anything that they do.

[@dennisholiday1868]

@@themoviedealers One thing people seems to forget about GFR was they was loud! A lot of bands who did shows with them picked that up from them.

[@russelljackman1413]

Grand Funk Railroad were incredible! THREE PEOPLE and all that music! The albums, "Survivor" and "Closer To Home" are my favorites. I'm glad you appreciated them!

[@freespirit21newyork]

Grand funk railroad 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 Im a 1965 baby girl and i grew up listening to these dudes and this kinda music which we call SOUL FIYA ❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥 Now thats when music was music ❤️‍🔥 Loved watching your reaction, thanks so much for your open mindedness ☀️🕊️

[@lt.spears1889]

One the greatest live performances you’ll ever see, GFR was HUGE in the 70’s. If you pause it you can see the harmonica is real…….✌️

[@garysiggelkowsiggelkow5079]

People forget or don't know how BIG GFR were .

[@47tooter]

Grand Funk was bigger then the Beatles ! They sold-out more venues in record time then the Beatles, they sold more gold and platinum albums in a 2 year period then any band ever ! they sold-out more concerts in those 2 years than anybody ever ! they broke attendance records by the Rolling Stones and Elvis ! Grand Funk was the first band to sell 10 straight Platinum albums.

[@Oldcrow77]

Here is another great jam. Humble pie Steve Marriott and Peter Frampton burn it up kzbin.info/www/bejne/aWHVnmVvnbCFfNE

[@manko5465]

Seriously. How old are you. There are so many more than Grand Funk. They were good, but even when they were at their top, we still were not playing a lot of their stuff. There were too many other great bands out there. Not bashing them, but they didn’t have a lot of material. Hendrix did the Fillmore show on Jan 1, 1970, with Buddy Miles and Billy Cox - that was what was all over. The Stones were putting out Grade A music, as was Clapton.

[@Oldcrow77]

@@manko5465 kinda Bashing folks for liking something other than what you like. They weren’t my favorite band either. But with 6 platinum and 7 gold records. People obviously likes them. I grew up with everything from Glenn Miller to steppenwolf to Gene Pitney to Three dog night. Saw zep in 77, along with just about every great band back in the day. took my Mom to see Elvis. As a Deadhead, I’m familiar with people Not liking what I like. But that’s why there is more than one station on the radio. Miles Davis opened for the Dead at the Fillmore west in 70.

[@rvmagnum5415]

The things Grand Funk did with a guitar , drums and a bass guitar was incredible , pure music no synthesizers .

[@davidguthrie6602]

Grand Funk Railroad,, incredible Band!!!! One of my favorites 😎

[@TheDivayenta]

And they were 18-20 here- can you believe it? The pride of Flint, Michigan! 1968! Bassist is 18 years old here.

[@carollochridge1898]

This was my music in high school. We were so lucky to have bands like this, Led Zeppelin, Jimi Hendrix, the Allman Brothers, Yes, Mountain , Janis Joplin, and on and on. I loved your reaction to the sly version of this song. Love the studio version of it also very much. Thanks for posting. 🎸

[@mattboland5221]

Stevie Ray Vaughan, Robin Trower, The Who, Genesis, Pink Floyd, The Doobie Brothers, Credence Clearwater Revival, Kansas, Jethro Tull, Lynard Skynard to name a few more & the list goes on...

[@brucetravis4249]

The Sensational Alex Harvey Band, The Groundhogs, UFO, New York Dolls, Eddie and the Hotrods, Budgie. And YES Trower!

[@Chiroman527]

You got that right!! I was 18 in 1969. There far too many bands to name or list from our ERA, the best there wever was !! No Comparison to any prior generation or any past generations. That's why my 35+ year old sons have all MY MUSIC on their Playlists!. Your listed bands of that era is missing one Woodstock magnificence band that never get the credit they Deserve: Ten Years After. They too belong in the Hall of Fame just based on thier Woodstock performance alone!! Love it.

[@johnnielsen5675]

Talk about talent! That solid precise instrumentation along with the Drums and rhythm. Powerful vocals.....what a band.

[@larrydubois8366]

Meet Mark, Don, and Mel. In my teens these were the band. Saw them 5 times, always great shows, what a live band! Thanks for making a moment into a classic.

[@lancewilliams4847]

Mark, Don, and Mel! (actually the name of one of their albums, for those who don't know......) My older Bro was a GFR fan, so I grew up with all of this stuff! Not my favorite, but nostalgic. My favorite was 'Mean Mistreater'.

[@Jessica_Roth]

How big were they at their peak? Well, they sold out Shea Stadium…and sold it out faster than *The Beatles* , so that should give you an idea.

[@Steveshew61]

When this was recorded this guy’s were like 19 or 20 years old. This was the first album I ever bought one of my all time favorites.

[@PaulinTaegu]

5 times? You Lucky Bastard! They nearly destroyed the SOLD OUT Shea Stadium from the fans bouncing the bleachers in rythym making the walls of the Stadium wooble!

[@robertb5415]

I've listened to this on Vinyl,,, 8-Track,,, Cassette Tape,,, C-D,,, Thumb Drive,,,and today I find myself enjoying it as much as ever. It was a beautiful thing to see your honest reaction......Subscribed right here !

[@carlosb.charles7515]

Oh! Yeal!!!! I was 19 years old in 1969...now 73 years Old...don't stop here the 60's have some Bad Ass music.. Peace Brother... Still Rocking till the END!

[@DjangoThunders]

I love GFR. Mark Farner was the gift of the 70's. He played guitar, keyboards and harp and could sing like no ones business. Listen to Aimless Lady to hear his vocal range. Rock on fellow Ohioan!

[@debbiescott6732]

And the harmonica.

[@jillykz]

Mark was born in Flint, Michigan. He was OUR homeboy 👍🏻😁

[@debbiescott6732]

@@jillykz yes, I know.

[@ACG7001]

Or no lies

[@debbiescott6732]

@@ACG7001 explain please.

[@jmartin4396]

The baseline through this entire song is so beyond next level.

[@cra-craintenn6327]

And the bassist was only 18 years old at the time.

[@HVACKABOOM]

Sick, sick, sick bass.

[@miguelbazaaranaantunez4608]

Extraordinaria Banda Americana!!! Tres grandes músicos que tocaban sus instrumentos con la fuerza de una gran locomotora!! En México los teníamos como una de las mejores bandas en su momento, Competían a la par con Los músicos Ingleses de esos tiempos.. Esto si era música, la actual es una basura para para los que no sienten la música auténtica... Saludos desde México!!

[@pamelacooley6457]

Music was amazing from that era… I was born in 1968… we were the last to hear and experience great music.

[@hoovgroov1571]

Seen Mark in concert about a month ago and he's still kicking ass at 75 still has the voice and rocks the axe

[@juststopit8861]

I grew up in the late 60's and early 70's and this band shaped my youth. My parents were huge Grand Funk Railroad fans and they passed that down to me. Nothing compares to this era of music.

[@Silverstreak7878]

You’re so right 🎉❤

[@brucetravis4249]

Exactly! Nothing compares.

[@bengaltiger9891]

Remembering this like I was 18 again, yep I’m 72 and still loving it like I did back in the day

[@wendyb5528]

I love love love this band. The way they play together is perfect. There are 3 insanely talented young men on that stage. The lead singer is Mark Farner who was only 21 years old here, the drummer, Don Brewer is also 21 and the bass is Mel Schacher who was only 18 YEARS OLD!!!! What talent from 3 very young guys. Blows me away!!!!!!!! They do a song An American Band. The drummer sings this one and this guys voice is so big and powerful... listen to more from them, You will love it

[@rickb4079]

Polo I saw these guys 13 times back in the day. High-volume high-energy they never slow down. Very underrated. They should be in the Rock and roll Hall of Fame but they're not that's because they wouldn't sell out their music to the record company execs so they got black balled for a long time. But they should be in the Rock and roll Hall of Fame. They're still on the road today performing after 50+ yrs.

[@timfatout5339]

Today's version of GFR does not have Farner and without him they are not that good. If you want to hear Grand Funk music go see Mark Farner's band.

[@PaulinTaegu]

@@timfatout5339 Absolutely! There is no GFR without Mark Farner as the Frontman! Hell he wrote damn near all the songs and all their biggest hits!

[@user-qd8ps9in4d]

@@timfatout5339 Amen brother!!!!

[@Karen-jv5uo]

And you have to belong to the same master that puts stars on sidewalk in the city of fallen angels...he calls himself the morning star and he just adores his "stars" but really abhors them...that shitty hall of Fame is really, in my opinion, a hall of shame.

[@MickLoud999]

THAT GUITAR was in the rnr hall of fame but GFR isn't? Mark Farner had to practically break into the rnr hall of fame to get that guitar back!! The fact that acts like Madonna and Public Enemy are in the rnr hall tells you all about that joke of an organization.

[@thesonnytackettshow7949]

On another note, I was invited to a prom in Flint Michigan, though I was only an 8th grader, by a senior. This band played the prom that night, and my date was a little peeved because I spent most of the night standing in front of Mark Farner. To top it off, it was in the cafeteria of the school, so needless to say, I bought every album once they hit as GFR. Awesome band, cool that someone is just being turned on to them. You should’ve been there in that Basement cafeteria!!!!! Sonny T

[@junkjunk2493]

.... wow ...

[@bevalexander5897]

Oh my God! I grew up in Flint! GFR played at one of my Jr High School dances too!!! Mark Farner was a God!!!

[@justsittinhere72]

We had a garage band back in the early 70's here in upstate New York. A buddy turned me on to GFR and I was hooked. I copied everything that Mel did, almost to the T. In 72 my drummer and I went to the War Memorial in Syracuse and felt the music in person. I say felt because it was like going to the drag races. The sound goes right through you! How did you manage that band in a cafeteria?!

[@kellynickell3231]

EXCEEDINGLY BITCHIN'!!!

[@thesonnytackettshow7949]

@@justsittinhere72 it was a Big school, small town, only one, so the room was pretty big. That’s one of the first times I had been so close to a stage ( no stage just sat up on the floor!) with that much volume !!! It was a turning point for me, I said “ I’m Goinna Do That!!” So I started writing and playing. I signed with a publisher six hours after arriving in Nashville and had a top ten single recorded by a top country artist within 3 days of that. I’ve done 7 tours of Europe with some amazing artists, have had 156 songs recorded by other artists and over 500 published. I just turned 70 in March, and currently have two songs on an album that’s #8 on the Billboard Hot 100 Blues Charts. I hate egos, just telling you this because I don’t think I would have done all this without that nights impact on me. I couldn’t believe that much sound was coming from three guys. I also became a sound and studio engineer because of that!! Ironically, I saw Steppenwolf the next weekend and once again it made a huge impact on me. All the best, Sonny T

[@user-ik4ct5qp3e]

"If you don't think this sounds good, then you don't deserve ears!" BEST COMMENT EVER. Love your reactions, keep it going.

[@bearclawmrfalcon2249]

My father introduced me to this when I was a little boy and this was his favorite band. He took me to see one of their last concerts and he got to to meet them in person. He was so happy

[@jimsteele2072]

This song can start a revolution! These guys were the biggest live act in 1970. Bigger than Zeppelin. They got burned by their management, the thing that made these guys great is their talent, and the word of mouth of the people who saw them first.

[@vp3970]

I wouldn’t go that far saying that they were bigger than Zeppelin. Crazy talk.

[@olly8]

Grand Funk OUTSOLD the Beatles! Led Zepplin got boo-d by crowd when they came on after GFRR! FACTS!

[@lu-anneadams3424]

These guys are phenomenal!! I’ve been listening to them since I was 15 - still listening at 68! They came here to Toronto when I was 18. Mark Farner’s hair was down to his waist! They were so amazing every single show and there is NOTHING new out there that gives you even close to that feeling!!

[@user4574-METAL]

Listen to BABYMETAL. They are happiness.

[@TheDivayenta]

Even Homer Simpson loved them: “ "Nobody knows the band Grand Funk? The wild, shirtless lyrics of Mark Farner? The bong-rattling bass of Mel Schacher? The competent drum work of Don Brewer? Oh, Man! "

[@msmith5121]

Mark Farner.... Bass guitar (early), drums (Black Brass song), keyboards (before Craig Frost joined), Lead Guitar, Incredible Lead vocals and writer of 90% of the GFR material. One of the most talented front men to ever walk onto a stage in the history of music. What a talent and still touring to this day...

[@buffalopatriot]

Here’s the deal. The Grand Funk Railroad LIVE album was #1 ‘in the hood’ when it came out. Seriously!!! Mark Farner was a soul singer, guitar playing machine. Don Brewer on drums and Mel Schacter on bass got the job done. Those were good times to grow up and a great time for music.

[@joomomma9463]

That live album was the first true hard rock live LP

[@barbvalk9179]

My thoughts exactly. So glad I grew up when I did. 60s/70s and in a very diverse area in NY ❤

[@pauldixon5778]

GFR, from their debut in 1969 and over the next 5 years or so, combined hard rock and blues and were very well received. The music from the late 60s thru the 70s was revolutionary, fresh and progressive, and this band was right in the mix of it all. Such a great time to be immersed in some of the greatest music of all time.

[@kimberlegray4787]

"If you don't think this sounds good, you don't deserve ears." My favorite comment of the year, thank you for this great reaction. So fun, so excellent.

[@DPogs627]

I was so lucky to be in high school when these guys were doing their fine work as a trio. The sound that came out of those 3 young men was just incredible. I love that you loved it like you did. But how could you not??? That was LIVE!!!! No dubs, no lip syncing. Amazing.

[@lorenburke90]

You happend to choose absolutely the best live version of this song and you are correct, the studio version though fantastic is paled to this performance. Take it from a 65 year old blue collar type guy here, it gives me joy to see more and more content providers doing reviews of rock and roll from the 60's and 70's. Thank you sir for honoring these artist's.

[@vicenteg4289]

GRF live is I think a better version.

[@hitmanbruh8406]

The day I bought this album, I was in the 8th grade. That was in 1969 and it's still JAM'N. The entire album. Some albums just age like FINE WINE. They only get better.

[@47tooter]

I was 13 in 1975 when I heard it , and been a lifelong fan ever since.

[@mitchvuksanovich]

I was a musician starting in the late 60's and played a LOT of tunes from G.F.R...At that time,a lot of musicians thought they weren't that good...WE knew better! We did a Lot of their material. I was Blessed to BE there at that Time. Thank you for playing this song and I'm Happy that you Enjoyed it.- Mitch

[@Goob1956]

Grew up with Grand Fund and loved them. Their live performances were better as they jammed more. Also, recommend Humble Pie “Rocking the Filmore”

[@korndogz69]

This performance is one of, if not THE greatest live performance ever captured. PERIOD.

[@brockola]

There was a window of rock n roll when musicians didn't hold back. Their energy and releasing the soul & spirit is all that mattered. GFR did that to perfection.

[@gcchorwinkle211]

GFR, esp Mark Farner, is THE most underrated band of '60-'70's PERIOD!! "Some Kind'a Wonderful, Getting Closer to my Home" are staples of rock that when u hear, instantly takes u back to the 1st time you ever heard and recognizable immediately even if ur not sure who did the song. They were of a small handful of bands that wrote the music, lyrics and arrangements and their live shows were phenomenal!!!

[@marklecuona8889]

I was listening to these guys when I was 14 years old back in 1972. They retired The Beatles in my mind. Them and Black Sabbath. It was a new ball game. The funny thing about this video is the polite golf clap of the audience. They just couldn't let it go.

[@marknorthrup7646]

If you didn't live during this time then you just can't understand what you missed. So amazing that folks can still experience this after so much time has passed. What happened to music where we don't have this anymore?

[@ballsyrocker]

Corporations took over the music scene and copycats followed each other. Sucks today. Classic rock forever!!!

[@Silverstreak7878]

MTV got people caring about looks of bands more than their musicianship then they had to add synthesizers and auto tune. It was better when you were moved by listening to the radio.

[@jillcostello6669]

Grand Funk Railroad was my favorite band from 1971 when I was 9 years old. Thanks for reminding me how great they were.

[@user-ck1wl3wh5f]

My first album as a kid was Grand Funk Railroad Live, with this song taking up the complete side of a double album set. Still have it!

[@kellykilts6297]

Now you know why my generation is so hard on today's music. Blue, rock ,soul and metal all in one package......forever 6o's and 70's

[@petepotaczek5844]

Grand Funk, the 3 piece real deal! Music such as this changes lives and no wonder you’ve been married 30 plus years, with great music you can’t go wrong in your everyday living!

[@FadedRose62]

Yep good music has kept us together lol

[@sunnystormy4973]

-#cheers-- !-

[@sunnystormy4973]

​@@FadedRose62 -xD !-

[@charleschavarria7523]

Nobody under the age of 50 knows how BBIIGG these guys were…I’m glad I was there and have all their albums…

[@Boomer715]

I was born in 64 and I was listening to this band as a child… by the seventies they were old friends! At Ten years old I had 45s of Grand Funk, Parliament, Stevie Wonder, The Beatles, Elvis, CCR… music from all genres… I have played music for a living since I got out of the Navy in 87. It’s true that if you do what you love you never work a day in your life! Music is magic

[@timg7627]

Thanks to whoever requested this song. Ive never heard it before. That was damn impressive musicianship. Good review too Polo !

[@lilpoohbear653]

Grand Funk Railroad's sold-out show on July 9, 1971, at New York's Shea Stadium is famous for selling its 55,000 tickets in 72 hours - faster than the Beatles had in August 1965

[@williamhogge5549]

New to me too, a surprise. It should have been on the greatest hits tape i wore out in 1990.

[@rhondahankins4026]

I fell in love with GFR when I was just a girl and started collecting their albums. I still have every album they made. I miss everything about life during that whole era, but the music can’t be rivaled. I am so glad you have gotten to be exposed to this awesome band! 🥰❣️🥰

[@47tooter]

Do you even have their 1981 and 82 albums ? they don't have the same Bass player, But the album " Grand Funk Lives " is great, Marks voice is smooth, yet searing. Most songs are good and Ilike the album. But the second one, " What's Funk " I did not care for.

[@napamoonlight9997]

We were blessed with talent and scope. Music was allowed to happen organically and fully. No tech artifice.

[@jimwnek9098]

My comment was similar it was a great time growing up lots of happiness and fun.

[@jhanimalluvr5932]

You and me both! Farner’s voice!

[@amberandrews6842]

I still have my expansive collection of GFR on vinyl too.

[@ronkrupovich7152]

Saw them play live several times. Always this lively and dynamic. Unforgettable!

[@robertcook2680]

I saw this when it was actually first aired on tv. It was on a public affairs show on NET, (later became PBS), called "The Show." It was aired every Sunday evening about 8:00 PM. I tried to catch the show every Sunday. Other bands that appeared were Mountain, Zephyr, the Broolyn Bridge, Country Joe and the Fish, Fanny, (I think), an early all-woman rock band, and others I cannot recall the names of. In between musical interludes, the show's host would engage in discussion with the studio audience, all young people sitting on the floor, with the stage being on one side of the studio.

[@Dee-hi5zj]

Hey - I'm 76 and this group blew me away in 69/70's era... it's cool to see you so impressed. It also conjures up memries of Savoy Brown, Cactus, Humble Pie, and a few otherwise unknowns..."Unknown" only because the average FM stations never woulda played long jams like this... I was fortunate enough to do dj work at those that did, and later at non-commercial listener supported fm stations where I did late night shows sometimes playing for hours straight without interruptions playing concept albums and long jams. The best callers I had would be those where the dude on the other end was saying..."whoa man! I've been listening for two hours straight and haven't been able to call in for fear I'd miss something...all I can say is jus...WOW." Anyway - this takes me back to those glorious days of yesteryear when we'd open up the latest unknown group's vinyl LPs by Led Zep ("who the hell is Led Zeppelin???"), Aerosmith ("WHAAA?") and sit down and get blown away at what was comin off the table and floating through the studio... Thx Polo... what you're hearing is well understood. And remembered.

[@tonyhutto3049]

...and UFO (pre- Bad Co, and Scorpions)

[@olly8]

Savoy Brown, Cactus, Humble Pie...now here's someone who knows about Good Music!! ✌🏼😎

[@johnleonard3806]

When I was a teenager we found out that the studio for our local college fm channel was up on a mountain with the antenna. On weekends where the dj would play long cuts we would drive up there and sit in the parking lot and smoke the dj up. Fun times

[@MarkSchuster-ym3iy]

Mark is still one of my favorite front men ever. It’s rare to find the lead guitarists and lead singer. And he’s always moving. All their music is awesome.

[@ronwilliams553]

My grandson interviewed me for a school project, needed someone who lived through the sixties (I'm 71). Told him we had the best music and then had him listen to this song. He was in awe!

[@TheSperz23]

Polo, you must be something SPECIAL. KZbin recommended your channel to me through one of your Larry Bird videos and now it’s recommended me to this video. Grand Funk Railroad is my favorite band of all time. INSTANT subscriber now! Keep up the great work Polo!

[@deniseglenn4691]

That was one of the greatest reactions ever! Loved your pauses and comments. The look on your face… I am 68 years old and we were hippies in the 70’s and my hubby took me to a Grand Funk Railroad concert for our 1st anniversary in 1974 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@umpdaddy1]

I still get chills watching this after many, many times watching it. I saw them three times and they were an amazing live band. They sold out Shea Stadium in hours. This band has an interesting backstory full of drama and backstabbing, but, my Lord, for a few years they were at the very top of rock and roll.

[@richardhoner7842]

I think it was summer of 70 or 71 and all anyone could talk about was Grand Funk. They were #1 in the USA.

[@aliciaharris386]

Sold out Shea Stadium faster than The Beatles and held that record until Shea was demolished in 2009.

[@debrajean5874]

They played this live here in Cincinnati, Ohio in 1970. Spot on performance. It was recorded and you find it on KZbin. Look up GFR at Summer in Cincinnati 1970 should pull it up 🙂

[@stephenmeeks684]

I may have said this before, but it is wonderful to see you and many in these newer generations catch on to the amazing creativity we enjoyed because of the freedom of spirit allowed in this country and the world we lived in in the 1950’s, 60’s, and following. Many of the musicians were coming out from oppression by the music industry, censors and social pressure of the older generations. The music of the 50’s was limited to folk, pop, and instrumental music for dance floor venues. Jazz was a dirty word to many. It is truly amazing what can be done with 12 musical notes.

[@leodriscoll2929]

This double live album set was one of the first records I had bought as a kid, and to this day, this is one of my all-time favorite songs and still know all the words to it. Also keep in mind, this is only a 3-person band making all that sound.

[@Opfzzwm4-7tvstkjpU]

Exactly-3 people bursting with talent! GFR!!!

[@bigsky3072]

Yup, but in about 1974 or so, they added a keyboard player. GFR was one of the top grossing acts from about '69 to '72 or so. Deep Purple, The Stones, Led Zep were in there too. But the critics hated them. Led Zeppelin actually kicked them off their tour as their opening act because they got more attention than Zep.

[@Redart750]

I have listened to this track so much I know every note. My favorite GFR song is "Working on the Railroad" With "Into the Sun and "Sin is a Good Mans Brother" tied for second place.

[@yeshayahubaryoseph5071]

I still have the original LP and I still listen to it

[@jmjohnson56]

Great reaction! You got it! They were performing for themselves, giving it everything they had, no holding back. So glad to have been in high school and college in the 70’s.

[@IsabellaHale]

OH YEAH... we grew up with the best and GRAND FUNK RAILROAD IS THE BEST. I glad the new generation is discovering them. Pure raw emotiion and talent. I wish I had not worn out my albums.. and I did get to see them in concert.. and yes it was happening time. People did not need to be "high' to appreciate that kind of talent

[@spazm6006]

Glad you enjoyed. Yeah back in the day we had it all. Starting in the 60's it was like the "Big Bang" of music that expanded for decades. What a time to be alive.

[@ememnicholas565]

GFR was the original party band. Had an old 8 track player in my first car. GFR's greatest hits was the only 8 track I had, so I heard it a lot. For home I had the album, "Mark, Don, and Mel". Great stuff!

[@johnhuseas4831]

Check out We're an American Band

[@maharet64]

GFR was in a league of their own. Can't wait til you experience more of them.

[@sandeedobberstine5591]

Like a train coming down the tracks! GFR one of the most intense and talented bands ever ❤❤❤ Love and thanks POLO!!

[@nra1ifer970]

My favorite band of all time..... GFR I am SO glad that someone introduced you to them, and ESPECIALLY this video and song.

[@scotttrainer9704]

One of my hometown favorites. They sold out concerts faster than anyone of their time. The lead singer still performs with his new group American Band.

[@joemartucci4786]

Marks great nice guy to I've opened for him a couple different times here in Buffalo NY.

[@user-go5rk1ud2j]

I was 10 years old when this was performed. I wasn't old enough to listen to it or even Rock and Roll yet. I didn't really get into Rock & Roll until my early teens (13-14), but this is one of my most favorite songs of all times. I think the actual album this was on was called "Mark, Don and Mel '69 if I'm not mistaken. You never heard this on radio stations for some reasons, even throughout the 70's, 80's 90's and so on. Pretty awesome song from 3 guys in the band, definitely a song to kick back and get high to, LOL. There aren't too many songs, even from the past, that were this long, 9 minutes 24 seconds of pure ROCK and ROLL!!! We had true Rock and Roll musician's in the late 60's thru the 70's. I loved growing up in the 70's. Another favorite song of mine from that era was Low Spark of High Heel Boy's from the band Traffic (Stevie Winwood). Also it was over 11 minutes long. Ok, I'm done, Lol.

[@user-ny8il3vu5u]

In the Navy, 1971. I'm your Captain played constantly.

[@jimreadey4837]

Awesome! This song was performed when I was 10... and much too young to appreciate all the raw passion. First time hearing it this evening, at 65, though, and... well, I'm with you, this was incredible. So much soul & funk from these white boys! And they were only a trio, to boot! Thank you for the privilege of hearing this!