FUNK TO THE MAX!! Here’s the video link • GRAND FUNK RAILROAD - ...
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@JohnLeePettimoreIII4 жыл бұрын
I'm an old Grandpa, and this is the sound of my generation. We rocked. We rolled. We raised hell. We had soul.
@timwhiting67214 жыл бұрын
And did sheetz of pure mr natural or window Payne or owsley
@2were56784 жыл бұрын
Roger that!
@tyronesharp4014 жыл бұрын
Was there, you're correct.
@oneshylady14 жыл бұрын
I'm an old grandma enjoying his reactions! Hell raisers we were!
@lorielizabethwade75054 жыл бұрын
We got down. We got up. Rock and Roll Soul We found rockin' soul in all kinds of music--Sly and the Family Stone, War, etc. HELL YA!
@dailyorangepill33384 жыл бұрын
46 years later...when grandpa's cooler than the grandkids!! 😆
@CryssLuvsMuzik4 жыл бұрын
👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏
@zangolli19634 жыл бұрын
Damn right!
@tstealth94124 жыл бұрын
Yep!!! We be the coolest generation EVER!!! BABY- BOOMERS HAD SOME CLASSIC ROCK!!!!
@susananderson44284 жыл бұрын
Us Grandmas too 🤫
@christinedanisi87294 жыл бұрын
An Grandma😉👍😎
@mandanglelow14423 жыл бұрын
Grand funk are undoubtedly America's most underrated rock act. They are so damn good it's ridiculous but they don't get nearly the respect that they deserve.
@fonsecorona2 жыл бұрын
Amen
@aldito75862 жыл бұрын
You got it. This band is beyond !
@blakesuggs83802 жыл бұрын
Hell to the Yes Brother !
@jamesstone61222 жыл бұрын
I think it's because of their limited song list on radio. I recall when classic rock really became popular in the 80's and beyond, and even the best stations only played We're An American Band, Some Kind of Wonderful, and I'm Your Captain. Over and over. So much has never been heard - that is, until streaming music came to be and many have become aware of what was missed. LOTS of B-side songs that make this band special to GFR fans.
@murcoxc2 жыл бұрын
Flint blue collar rock and roll
@tamarabradshaw47993 жыл бұрын
That's Mark Farner and he has soul. And it's crazy that they aren't in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame with multiple hit songs.
@tracyjohnson50233 жыл бұрын
Yes it is. Crazy that soundgarden and Chris Cornell aren't either
@dinocamella86073 жыл бұрын
Rocknroll hall of fame is a disgraceful joke,truely
@dinocamella86073 жыл бұрын
They didn’t even put the fantastic band Yes in there till after Chris Squire was dead
@dinocamella86073 жыл бұрын
Fuck the rock and roll hall of jokes
@robertbenharris68513 жыл бұрын
Your kidding , there not in the rock n roll hall of fame !! Out of all the Musician,s in the World , GRAND FUNK RAILROAD , I WOULD RANK THEM AMONG THE BEST , DO YOU KNOW HOW MUCH ENERGY IT TAKES TO PERFORM LIKE TAKE , VERY DEEP INNER SOUL FROM THE GUT PERFORMANCE !!! HELL I HAD TO RAID THE FRIDGE AFTER LISTENING TO THAT PERFORMANCE :: GOOD AS HAVING SEX !!!
@jayway64724 жыл бұрын
One of the most underrated bands in the world
@johncrafton83194 жыл бұрын
No way. They were VERY highly-rated back in the day. These guys were selling out stadiums and arenas left and right. Underrated? No chance. They aren't well-known now, but they were near the top of the heap 50 years ago.
@boxcarent.31474 жыл бұрын
Without a fucking doubt.
@sandyleewhite4 жыл бұрын
@@johncrafton8319 Wow, you really like trolling down the comments, to make sure anybody who comments, that they feel this band was underrated, out of respect for the band, that you have to throw in your 2 cents, on how you feel about the word underrated.........Maybe you should teach seminars 😄 The phrase underrated is relative to the person who feels it, & is not up for debate, it is a personal opinion!
@TheDivayenta4 жыл бұрын
They upstaged Led Zep!
@G2thesecondpower4 жыл бұрын
I've known of these guys forever--but I've never really listened to anything other the stuff that gets played on classic rock stations--looks like I have a whole new world of Grand funk Railroad to get into!
@garykelly74224 жыл бұрын
Why aren't these guys in the rock and roll hall of fame, this song alone should put them in. Plus they have many other great tunes.☮️
@drewagoosa684 жыл бұрын
because the R&R HoF is meaningless
@garykelly74224 жыл бұрын
@Donna D first ballot 👍
@cookielove93104 жыл бұрын
I live in Cleveland. The rock hall is a joke. Grand Funk Railroad are GREAT!😘
@SolarTiger4 жыл бұрын
The RnRHoF didn't do it in any chronological order...they just went with was popular that year...hence the late 60s/early 70s snub of a LOT of the classic bands...
@757optim4 жыл бұрын
GFR gets my vote.
@G2thesecondpower4 жыл бұрын
The bass player is also killing it in this performance. Bass players just don't get enough love ;).
@timothstephenson49324 жыл бұрын
The bass player is driving the song. It doesn't get much better than this.
Mel Schacher, *LEAD* bass... yessums... don't get no tighter... (he was only 18 years old in this video!)...
@joeblackburn14844 жыл бұрын
Is that some type of fender bass? Good stuff. Great pace change. Loving it!
@markmcguire99533 жыл бұрын
All that sound-live!-no lip syncing-no overdubs-no gimmicks-coming from just three guys is just amazing in every sense of the word. Critics hated them but the fans loved them and right here we can see why.
@AK007774 жыл бұрын
Hard to believe this was 50 years ago huh? They were way ahead of their time...
@AK007774 жыл бұрын
@83706Rachel LOL! I got a few years on ya and yeah, hell yeah they flew by. Feels like my 20s was just last year.
@waynestumbo24084 жыл бұрын
@83706Rachel Mark Farney looks good for his age. just saw an interview with him
@jo3hoop4 жыл бұрын
Awesome band a get down rock n roll party band. Great to see these videos, awesome tune....
@SteveLaneGalway4 жыл бұрын
It's SO good, that a strong argument can be made for it representing our modern era's version of Classical Music.
@randyjordan55214 жыл бұрын
They weren't ahead of their time; they were right in tune with their time. Mark and Don modeled GFR after Cream and Hendrix---a power trio.
@DerGlaetze4 жыл бұрын
Eddie Van Halen once said that of all the concerts he saw, GFR fully met his expectations.
@cbh4403 жыл бұрын
That's probably why the song So Is This Love from Fair Warning sounds so similar to Foot Stompin' Music!
@thespydersband57033 жыл бұрын
He said watching Mark Farner perform is what made him want to be a "rock star."
@dougjohnson99483 жыл бұрын
My shipmate came back from their concert and couldn’t hear a thing.
@mitchingram7867 Жыл бұрын
Especially when they pair up with Bloodrock.
@patrickingalls59544 жыл бұрын
Mark lives just down the road from me and I can say that he is just a genuinely kind and down to earth man. His family too.
@louisb55633 жыл бұрын
That's cool!
@juanespinosa80643 жыл бұрын
Wow Man ! Really?? I always wanted to meet him.His singing and his guitar playing were like no other.i seen GFR awhile back ,they played all the hits,and the front man did his thing,but he is no Mark Farner
@lindawilliams22113 жыл бұрын
I hope the kids and grandkids know how Badass Dad is.
@patrickingalls59543 жыл бұрын
@@lindawilliams2211 oh yeah, their boys were a couple years ahead of ours in school rode the same bus. You could see at school stuff and church things good parents. Mark would usually do at least one show a year at the local casino. Missed it in 2020 hoping when things open up he does a show. He has 10yrs.on me but man when he cuts loose on stage it's like damn!!!
@martianshoes3 жыл бұрын
They could have still been a great musical unit, if not for contracts, lawyers and the IRS.
@mvermillion193 жыл бұрын
I'm 63. This was my band as a kid. No tricks. No bullshit. Just a little garage band from Michigan. The era of the power trios.
@jimarmstrong26304 жыл бұрын
Everyone says the Rolling Stones are the best garage band in the world, I beg to differ. Grand Funk!
@dicklindell9484 жыл бұрын
Agree, by far!
@tstealth94124 жыл бұрын
Yes, the Stones are great, BUT!!! GRAND FUNK RAILROAD IS THE BEST EVER!!!
@dennisholiday18684 жыл бұрын
GRAND FUNK RAILROAD wanted to tour with The Stones but was turned down. That will show you they was good enough to do a show with anybody at that time.They just had to much energy and if you were a headliner band you did not want GFR on the same show with you.
@vanillamc14 жыл бұрын
Hands down!!
@diceportz71074 жыл бұрын
The Stones music for the most part is very dated in its sound. Not GFRR. They still sound as good as ever.
@eddiehaskell19574 жыл бұрын
Your reaction to Grand Funk, and especially this song, makes me realize how lucky i was to rock through the '70's.
@donaldbabineau10634 жыл бұрын
This is a good one. Rare Earth "I Know I'm Losing You" the Ecology album version is something to check out. Not "stank face" but has some cool things goin' on.
@stefanofrigo83054 жыл бұрын
If you like Grand funk railroad you should listen to The Chambers Brothers Time off their live album from 1970
@bobmerc33124 жыл бұрын
Me too Eddie....We were BLESSED!!!
@eddiehaskell19574 жыл бұрын
@@bobmerc3312 ...I didn't realize it at the time...but you're right, we were blessed! By some miracle my albums survived....
@bobmerc33124 жыл бұрын
I had a TON of 8 track tapes that werent that lucky. I had a Craig Powerplay in my Ghia and I boxed 2 6x9 Jensen speakers and put them right behind me on the fold down seat. I had a 1967 Kharman Ghia convertible....dayum I miss that car. I sold it when I went into the Air Force in 1976
@patrickfulmer95964 жыл бұрын
I am so pleased that young people are listening to this great old music. Grand Funk was doing things in the 60's that led Zeppelin did in the 70's. Love that mix of Blues, soul and funk!
@N8SAY4 жыл бұрын
Except Grand Funk Railroad wasn't ripping off old blues artists.
@lizmullaney3054 жыл бұрын
Absolutely appreciated how far ahead of their time they were
@carolwolf96149 ай бұрын
Man, I've watched this a thousand times. It never gets old.
@1pelagato4 жыл бұрын
Jamal, keep in mind that this song was released in 1969. We're in 2019. That's 50 years ago. Think about it, a half a century ago! And it still sounds fresh and relevant today as it did back then. Great choice, great review!
@myrrhfishify77434 жыл бұрын
And it's a cover of an Animals song, who took a work song and Animalized it.. but GTF did a great job. There are a boatload of other covers too.
@rickvassell83492 жыл бұрын
One of the first albums I bought was Grand Funk Live, into the sun.
@mary-jessejohnston2844 жыл бұрын
Imagine a 20-year-old, skinny white girl dancing like a dervish to this, 50 years ago:) That was me...
@DetVen4 жыл бұрын
Hippie chicks from the late 60s/early 70s are something special...they'll never be anything like that again.
@karennielsen76964 жыл бұрын
I'm 65 and I'm rocking and not in chair
@spookytooth694 жыл бұрын
Lighten up Fred.
@karennielsen76964 жыл бұрын
@Fred Flintstone wow what the hell is this shit she said nothing about that I'm a old hippie chick and I just don't know what to say to this bullshit but just wow
@itchykami4 жыл бұрын
@@karennielsen7696 Don't feed the trolls.
@mickeybrockman95144 жыл бұрын
It's a shame that the boys from Flint aren't in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame who rocks harder the Grand Funk.
@ncexnyc44664 жыл бұрын
I guess some bozos believe Whitney Houston and Madonna do, SMH
@jonesfactor94 жыл бұрын
Rock Hall of Shame Rock Hall is a sham
@MajorCaliber4 жыл бұрын
Duh R&R HoF is *way too LIGHTWEIGHT* for this epic band!
@tyronesharp4014 жыл бұрын
Screw the RRHOF
@kimclark13524 жыл бұрын
Wait a min! Their not in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame?
@rssbundybush3 жыл бұрын
I woke up this morning at 4 am, thoroughly depressed from all the circumstances going on. Then I look at this video and instantly am transported to 1976 when I first heard Grand Funk. Jamal, thank you for that. Whenever I am depressed I can count on you to lighten up my day. Thank you Thank you Thank you.
@sosmra3 жыл бұрын
Hang in there rb ! You are not alone!
@pmar273 жыл бұрын
I hope this finds you doing well, rb
@perrymitchell75913 жыл бұрын
That is just one of they songs.best live show you will ever see.they put 150 persent Everytime they are on stage.they are the Amrcan Band. The peoples Band. You ant herd nothing yet.wate until you hear more of them. Just unbelievable ☮✝
@WiddleWaddle7 ай бұрын
To me, music provides healing, joy, promotes lfe, and love and peace.
@theschedulingdesk4 жыл бұрын
The 60's and 70's produced some of the best, most creative rock music that has been been made!
@majorphoto4 жыл бұрын
it's true because they were creating it from the heart & soul
@scottferrell28064 жыл бұрын
Never heard this one before! OMG WHAT FUNK!!!!!! This one almost had me dancing and I’ve been disabled all my life and can’t walk!!! 😂😂😂
@beantowne6174 жыл бұрын
It's all good Bro. The music makes your spirit get up out your seat & strut it out.
@marcostrujillo26174 жыл бұрын
I'm just discovering it right now as well. Can't believe I've missed all this time either, damn!
@rocknrollpapaw4 жыл бұрын
Give Grand Funk Live at the Fillmore A pull
@happyfreeliferc4 жыл бұрын
Scott you were dancing ,Cheers brother !!.
@angst62734 жыл бұрын
😂😂😂😂😂
@Webrider3574 жыл бұрын
This has to be one of the best song performances of all time.
@meademorgan66143 жыл бұрын
Mark Farner, one under rated musician.
@nancywhite6004 жыл бұрын
Sending this to my 26 year old to let her know Mom was cooler!
@roaster5914 жыл бұрын
I told some chick in a chat I liked the B-52's. She said oh, I think my mom used to listen to them. Sad really.
@reneestes62544 жыл бұрын
Yes!
@peterdinotte85773 жыл бұрын
Yes Nancy when I crank this up my 26 year old daughter has no idea how much I partied back then
@emc26143 жыл бұрын
It's hard to admit to yourself, that you have more BALLS than your son EVER will...aint it?
@vickiconley36384 жыл бұрын
Can’t any soul tell me that there is no music better than 60’s-70’s.
@SecretGerms4 жыл бұрын
vicki Conley opinion, my friend, nothing more than your opinion.
@SecretGerms4 жыл бұрын
Gabriel Davidson at least you’re intelligent enough to realize it’s an opinion/matter of personal preference.
@vickiconley36384 жыл бұрын
secret germs true, opinion my friend.
@jameswilson3134 жыл бұрын
Spot on. My opinion.
@mrHoppedupford4 жыл бұрын
All genre of music hit it's peak in the 70s
@Gexxon4 жыл бұрын
Bruh, with a name like Grand "FUNK" Railroad, are you really that surprised... Man the 70's had it all. Funk, Rock, Soul, Blues, R&B fo yo ass like no other era. Long live and Love 70's music, forever. We had the best.
@howardgriffith714 жыл бұрын
No doubt about that
@ElsieDee0014 жыл бұрын
I noticed you did not mention Disco, and rightly so...
@rgdec744 жыл бұрын
The song was released in 1969. Ahead of the times.
@wabisabijb4 жыл бұрын
It really was an era that ROCKED!
@cynthiabozzo61363 жыл бұрын
Idk did Jaggar take Farners moves in that video.??
@Tonyhandlin74833 жыл бұрын
I grew up just a couple miles from Mark's family home and went to school with Mark's younger brother Eric. One time when I was at their family home for a visit Mark happened to be there visiting his family - I remember Terry Knight the manager of Grand Funk Railroad came into the house with a briefcase - I suppose it was legal documents. I'll never forget that. Growing up in the Flint area Grand Funk Railroad helped me to make the connection with Soul, R&B, Rock & Roll as a young teenager. Michigan brewed some really fine musical talent during the 60s and early 70s. Thank you for doing this review and reaction.
@davidkelly18204 жыл бұрын
This takes me back to my hippy dippy dope fiend days back in the late 60 s and early 70s. This was a great era to have lived in. Pure enjoyment. 🎸🎸😎🎸🎸👍👍
@crimsonclover83144 жыл бұрын
I feel the same way... Even though I'm 61 and getting up there in age lol I wouldn't trade those experiences I had in the 70's for anything! The great music added so much to the tapestry of my life. ✌❤
@vickiconley36384 жыл бұрын
Same here!
@garthleach81444 жыл бұрын
I was there, and I'm still getting ripped every day. I'll never grow up.
@EuphoriaCyborg4 жыл бұрын
Yes, indeed, I feel exactly the same!
@williammalouhos41424 жыл бұрын
2 MORE HITS OF MESCALINE PLEASE
@MrPolleyr4 жыл бұрын
They played 26 miles outside Atlanta, Georgia. They were so loud that they could be heard in the city. At that time 1969 I believe....it was the loudest concert ever recorded.
@roniboyd6133 жыл бұрын
I saw them in Seattle back in the day, took 3 days for my ears to recover!
@jayjames74913 жыл бұрын
Raymond, I was on vacation with my mom & dad we were in Atlanta & we went to a Braves game that night, we heard a crowd roarin' in the distance, didn't know why at the time. Some years later I bought the live album & put 2& 2 together, it was GFR tearin' the place up! By the way I was 11 at the time, also I am from Palestine Texas, lived here all my life. God bless Grand Funk Railroad!
@MrPolleyr3 жыл бұрын
@@jayjames7491 ....Hey Man.....thanks for this. Those guys could rock. Probably one of the best three piece bands ever. That’s a great memory to have.
@ronp33363 жыл бұрын
let's do'it again!
@lancecason3 жыл бұрын
@@jayjames7491 I have relatives from Palestine and Brushy Creek, the Elrod family
@blainecole54524 жыл бұрын
Jamel_AKA_Jamal: Thanks for giving new life to these old songs. Can't believe it's been 50 years.
@johnschofield94963 жыл бұрын
I'm smiling ! It's not incredible, it's Grand Funk Railroad !! I love your reactions during the song. This is music that you FEEL ! Been listening to these guys for 50 years, and this is still my favorite song ! Mark Farner, Donnie Brewer and Mel Schacher, all in their 70's now and all are still producing great music. Talent is truly timeless AND ageless ! Thank you for sharing this one !!
@calledoutintheway9854 жыл бұрын
Sold out Shea Stadium in 72 hours. Nuff said.
@lizmullaney3054 жыл бұрын
Before internet tickets
@bigb60464 жыл бұрын
Bigger than the Beatles. LOL
@perrin64 жыл бұрын
Oh my goodness, this has become my new favourite performance of all time. just incredible. I'm speechless.
@sunbearwizard3 жыл бұрын
Please please please listen to their live tapes, they are painfully good, some of the most cathartic music ever
@jw66813 жыл бұрын
I was 13 when this album came out. Pushin 65 now and THIS SONG and several others gets played every morning.
@codeidentifier083 жыл бұрын
Same
@abekantarovich66124 жыл бұрын
Grand Funk Railroad is hard driving rock! They add the "funk and soul" to everything. This is by far one of the greatest jams any band has done. A true American band!!
@richardallen49924 жыл бұрын
my mom's friend gave the grand funk live album when i was in the 5th grade and as i ran down to the basement to play it on my record player one of the records fell out and broke a huge chunk out of the record making it unplayable. so i never heard this until i saw the album in a record store 30 yrs later and bought it. when i got home and played this song I jumped with excitement and started laughing. i was so blown away by this song which actually a cover of eric burden & the animals. best cover of all time in my opinion. sounds amazing on vinyl too
@crisboughton28633 жыл бұрын
Oh Jamel! I love your reaction to this. I am 66 year old lady who rocked out to GFR while in high school. So much outstanding music then. I am so glad I stumbled upon your channel. You are a delight!
@lucguenette75342 жыл бұрын
i am 65, great choice.Jamel love ur reaction yes a delight you are.
@randy84644 жыл бұрын
As far as reactions this channel is the best hands down theeeee BEST
@kathleenbryant73344 жыл бұрын
AMEN!!
@charleshutton2844 жыл бұрын
I think Jamel and "Lost in Vegas" are neck and neck.
@jsears764 жыл бұрын
YESSIR!
@jefffournier99864 жыл бұрын
For sure, watched all the others they all suck bad but this one's just right.
@andyottaviani43794 жыл бұрын
There are a few more channels I like that are these reaction type ones. This one is in my top 3.
@mfranzusan30144 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this. Don Brewer beating those drums like they owed him money!
@platterjockey4 жыл бұрын
And you wouldn't be far from the truth. Their manager at the time allegedly screwed them over.
@CryssLuvsMuzik4 жыл бұрын
Shoulda been a felony because he KILLED those drums!
@CryssLuvsMuzik4 жыл бұрын
@@platterjockey That is SO SAD! Too many talents Artists never reaped the benefits deserved.
@whatcher81514 жыл бұрын
MARK GOT SCREWED BY HIS BAND MATES WHEN HALF DRUNK AND SIGNED PAPERS GIVING BAND CONTROL AND THE NAME TO THEM. SO IF YOU WANT TO SEE MARK, THE WRITER, SONG MEISTER, GUITAR PLAYER, SINGER, YOU WILL HAVE TO LOOK UP HIS NAME MARK FARNER TO SEE HIM. NOT GRAND FUNK.
@doughyguy26634 жыл бұрын
This is the first time I've ever heard this, and I've been a classic rock fan for 30+ years. This is the kind of song you need a whiskey and a cigarette *after* listening to it. Just to wind yourself down...
@thebes564 жыл бұрын
Me too actually. They rocked hard on this one!
@Savatage19644 жыл бұрын
I thought I knew enough Grand Funk to say I liked them. Like you, this is my first time hearing this song and holy Crap! That was some seriously good ear candy!!
@dornomac4 жыл бұрын
Yup, never heard it either! I've been missing out;]
@observantowl55684 жыл бұрын
Lots more of it on their red album.
@rockinronist4 жыл бұрын
This is a cover version. The Animals did the original.
@54chewbacca3 жыл бұрын
It's a badge of honor NOT to be in the rock & roll hall of shame. What a disgrace. One of the greatest American Bands of all time.
@Jamky014 жыл бұрын
"You kids don't know Grand Funk? The wild shirtless lyrics of Mark Farner? The bong-rattling bass of Mel Schacher? The competent drumwork of Don Brewer? Oh, man!"
@rickbriefs87124 жыл бұрын
Jamky01 My thoughts exactly!! The wisdom of H.S.!!..,
@johnkelly26634 жыл бұрын
Stolen from Homer
@susanmaggiora48004 жыл бұрын
John Kelly It’s not stolen, man. That’s what the quotation marks are for 🤣
@themoviedealers4 жыл бұрын
The Simpsons has a quote for everything.
@pdmullgirl4 жыл бұрын
Jamky01 YES, yes, HELL YES! I love them!!
@ziggymarlowe56544 жыл бұрын
When you got a three piece set up like this and sound THAT good, you know they're great.
@roberthill46524 жыл бұрын
Jamal makes it even better it's like watching somebody that really enjoys it
@RyanMurray2 жыл бұрын
That drummer locks it in for me. He's back up singing (killin it), anchoring some serious funk, and hypin' the band the whole time! I love it.
@garykelly74224 жыл бұрын
And to add this song is 50 years old. Grand Funk Railroad rocks period.
@mikecorey83704 жыл бұрын
And why aren't they in the HOF? Because Rolling Stone hated Terry Knight.
@irontusk18624 жыл бұрын
THIS is one of the finest live performances ever~
@dr2594 жыл бұрын
One of the best performances I've ever seen.
@ThePatriotPoet23 Жыл бұрын
I was 19 years old when GFR came out IN 1969 .... I saw them in 1973 live and was JUST BLOWEN AWAY .... ONE OF THE GREATEST ROCK BANDS EVER .... GLAD TO SEE YOU YOUNG GUYS DISCOVERING OUR MUSIC FROM THE 60S AND 70S .... BE WELL MY FRIEND ....
@WiddleWaddle7 ай бұрын
I was like 9 years old. But that being said we of our time hold the best music of all times!
@geneticrex4 жыл бұрын
Grand Funk's "Footstompin' Music" is EXACTLY what it says!!!
@eyesopen55474 жыл бұрын
there's an excellent live version on here somewhere.
@themoviedealers4 жыл бұрын
That is an epic jam right there.
@DerangedLeftWingers4 жыл бұрын
what you are watching its 3 talented musicians
@audieconrad89954 жыл бұрын
Critics crapped on 'em. They filled arenas and stadiums and sold millions.
@cynthiabozzo61363 жыл бұрын
Absolutely love Grand Funk. So many great hits. Listen to them everyday. Saw them only once at a County Fair. Would like to see them again, from Michigan. Ty
@johniwan13 жыл бұрын
This is the original - and IMHO - the best lineup of Grand Funk. Mark Farner (vocals), Don Brewer (drums) and Mel Schacher (bass). This is still my all time favorite band and I could listen to this music 24/7! And yeah, the critics crapped on them but they were great!
@jonathanfaulkner8584 жыл бұрын
Don Brewer is one of the most underrated drummers of all time!!
@wanderlustchicklmtlori3 жыл бұрын
I watch this reaction frequently cause it’s the absolute best! Stank face Maximus 🤣 GFR were one of the greatest and wish like hell I could have seen them preform this live. Just too great for words.
@mikehenson8194 жыл бұрын
Just 3 guys. Just 3. They're still the greatest. Now listen to "people let's stop the war" & "mean mistreater" by the FUNK. Prepare to have mind blown again.
@audieconrad89954 жыл бұрын
May i suggest adding - Into the Sun to that list...
@HeavyMetalBluegrass4 жыл бұрын
I first heard this around 70-71' as a thirteen year old. It changed my life.
@jospehmoore92884 жыл бұрын
Mark Farner the singer, guitarist is 19 when this was made.
@KathySexton-dl2sx4 жыл бұрын
Just fine...
@donmilo5024 жыл бұрын
God Damn!
@argerinejordan47034 жыл бұрын
What???
@cpearson73724 жыл бұрын
😯😯😯😯😯
@adelainecypher50494 жыл бұрын
He was either 20 or 21, depending on what month it was. 9/30/48 b.d.
@kpag30303 жыл бұрын
This is my father’s favorite band. They have a freakin great catalogue. Mark, Mel and Don baby. Check out Foot Stompin Music!!
@henryramos76442 жыл бұрын
He needs to listen to the album “ caught in the act “ in my opinion GFR was the best rock & blues band and Mark one of the best if not the best . Has to be one of the best concerts I have been to even on their reunion they kicked ass , so many years ago.
@bvm39254 жыл бұрын
The few times I saw them in concert, they were usually the openers for a bigger act, like Led Zeppelin. But they always stole the show.
@geraldroraback54324 жыл бұрын
That’s what you call”Rock & Roll”.
@TahoeNevada4 жыл бұрын
I’ve “heard” Grand Funk Railroad, but I never “listened” to them before. Now I know why they were such a big deal!
@skaterdavedownsouth4 жыл бұрын
Tahoe Nevada Flint, MI my friend!
@brianworst90743 жыл бұрын
Jamel.Born in 1957 Does not get any better than this.One of my favorite bands growing up.
@jhnstn14 жыл бұрын
This was a weekend staple for me and my buddies in high school. We had this on 8-track, a 12 pack of beer, a rural Texas two lane blacktop at warp 6 and a large time was had by all!
@linnymaemullins33193 жыл бұрын
😍😍😍😍
@wolfpat4 жыл бұрын
Mel Schacher has to be the most underrated bassist in rock.
@mateusdeandrade13054 жыл бұрын
For me, in the early 70s he was *THE BASSIST*
@wolfpat4 жыл бұрын
@@mateusdeandrade1305 The bass player in my first band (who immediately became my best friend) learned to play by listening to Mel Schacher. He developed a similar style in everything he played.
@jr-xs9tf4 жыл бұрын
He made me really notice basslines for the first time.
@50gary4 жыл бұрын
..and I think he was only 18 at the time?
@ptflats4 жыл бұрын
Patrick Jones he must’ve been good
@toddweis45304 жыл бұрын
My dad was a rock n roll musician in the 60's and 70's and this was his favorite band. I had all their albums. It was a great time to grow up.
@stevendallman89383 жыл бұрын
THAT was music in 1970! I was there! Mark Farner was a stallion onstage.
@mysterj13 жыл бұрын
It’s really sad he’s not more appreciated. Definitely one of the best front men of rock.
@lesliemeola82094 жыл бұрын
Watching you is like taking your kids to Disney and reliving the magic of childhood
@tomedney11423 жыл бұрын
Been listening to them since 69, still am
@6561Batman4 жыл бұрын
I’m sure someone has already mentioned that they aren’t in the Rock and Roll hall of Fame. Grand Funk is too great to be in the shame of Cleveland, Ohio. It’ll never happen until they fire the director
@G2thesecondpower4 жыл бұрын
These long haired freaky white boys had some SERIOUS soul.
@patrickbuster34754 жыл бұрын
I see the guitar. What kind of stuff do you play?
@djc58973 жыл бұрын
@@patrickbuster3475 im sure plays the skin flute just as well
@patrickbuster34753 жыл бұрын
@@djc5897 I'm a virtuoso
@cynthiareimann96142 жыл бұрын
I have been a big fan of Grand Funk since I first heard them back in the early 70's this song still gives me goosebumps to this day. They were so heavy for the times. Best music ever.
@michaeltaylor9314 жыл бұрын
Care to trade decades one of the very first.groups I've ever listened to? Hey I'm 67 and still here nothing but greatness. Enjoy
@roaster5914 жыл бұрын
68 myself. My niece calls me her rock and roll uncle. I finally saw Joe Walsh at Wolftrap (ala James Gang) and it was seeing God. My first LP's.
@michelletittle46894 жыл бұрын
So glad you’re doing reactions to GFR. They dont make music like this anymore. Blessed to be growing up in the 60’s & 70’s. Best music of any decade!!❤️
@peterclinch67404 жыл бұрын
So true I'm 80years old this year and still listening to good stuff like this, i.e. Stones, LED ZEP, The WHO, especially GFR... from Australia....
@Lordhavemercy5674 жыл бұрын
I can't explain it but there's something spellbinding about this performance. I agree brother one of the best ever.
@andrewgreen35183 жыл бұрын
Grand Funk was my all time favorite 70’s Band and they had a cult following who recognized their unique talent and they were soon forgotten by all but there true fans! They also were a band with a message. Best Albums were, We are an American Band and The Flight of the Phoenix
@trentoliver77023 жыл бұрын
Rock and Roll soul, a must listen.
@klevesmith3 жыл бұрын
I have to go with the RED ALBUM and 1970 LIVE as my top 2.
@kennyoung47684 жыл бұрын
Old Eric Burdon song done fantastically !! GFR belongs in the R&R Hall Of Fame !!
@b42baritone3 жыл бұрын
The Animals version is terrible. Grand Funk version is by far better.
@tonray93954 жыл бұрын
Man...I just have to say...out of all the "reaction" channels...i really enjoy yours the most. I love seeing you discover the music I grew up with and truly enjoy new styles. Rock on brother !
@jamelakajamal4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Brotha🙌🏾
@bloodyfishheads33164 жыл бұрын
@Ton Ray: Same here!!
@rickbriefs87124 жыл бұрын
I agree! Jamal is so genuine and “ down to earth “ and we can see and feel his mind being blown!
@loriunderwood56294 жыл бұрын
Love Jamel! Only had to cheat on him with other reactors for Jethro Tull!!
@jillwklausen4 жыл бұрын
Isn't it fun that our music is still having an impact today? I just love seeing his reactions to it. ❤️🎧📻
@prairierose10144 жыл бұрын
I was 10 years old and this still rocks my soul after 50 years!!! Whoa, now that's a band!!!
@timokk33 жыл бұрын
Wow! You got Grand Funk, Jamel, you are the greatest among Rock 'N Roll historians.
@tiogeekstein18314 жыл бұрын
Ladies and Gentlemen...this was the First time I've ever Heard this song. And I got to experience it as an epic live performance, Right Here on This youtube channel on the 4th day of 2020. Man.... I give Thanks & Praises to those who suggested this jam, and to this awesome dude for doing a reaction video to it. With your powers combined, you have opened a new dimension of great classic rock to this mere mortal.
@majorphoto4 жыл бұрын
these fellas are still with us, still rockin'. saw them at the Kazoo Ribfest 2017.
@wompa704 жыл бұрын
This is absolutely my favorite song to watch people react to.
@jamie498684 жыл бұрын
I love when people truly enjoy music.
@schrader213 жыл бұрын
Jamel's face when he sees and hears that harmonica, PRICELESS! Same dam reaction I had 50 years ago the first time I heard this song.
@berylman4 жыл бұрын
I'd never seen this live performance before just from the LP. Holy shit that rocked! Great reaction
@rodentcafeteria4 жыл бұрын
You're reaction was the best I've seen in a long time! You were totally into it. You were GONE!!
@spookytooth694 жыл бұрын
This reaction is the greatest.. You're learning what the people from Flint Michigan have known for fifty years! Mark, Don and Mel forever!
@michaelpmouzourakis84834 жыл бұрын
I hear you my brother my cousin lived in Flint but we grew up in Highland Park I was the only white person that went to that school back in 1967 I'm sure you understand in which I made a lot of friends there during the racial riots
@fonsecorona4 жыл бұрын
Never an American band ever rocked my tuneful brain, my music world, like Grand Funk did back in those days...It never happened again....until like..fifteen years ago...When I discovered Tool...
@trottheblackdog4 жыл бұрын
My cousin's buddy used to work on Mark's guitars. They had a Peavey endorsement in those days but Mark hated them. He'd throw his Peavey gear in the back of the truck and take all the worst roads back home.
@jimiplayscobo58774 жыл бұрын
@William Bennett What about the Stooges and the MC5. The Stooges played at my High School in 1971. I think that's why I turned out like I did :) Peace
@oz85464 жыл бұрын
Grew up watching them at the old IMA in Flint . Always kick ass concerts
@lxhobson3 жыл бұрын
This performance is, without a doubt, the most intense, passionate, physical performance I have ever seen. And to top it off, Mark Farner played the harmonica. He could play numerous instruments: guitar, keyboards, harmonica, etc. AND he just dripped sexuality in this performance. If I had been at this performance, I would have been standing, jumping up and down, dancing, etc. Even just watching the video, I find myself dancing in my seat! I was a young girl when Grand Funk Railroad was played on the radio, but I had NEVER heard or seen this song/video before about a month ago. So I can say with confidence that I will die before I ever see a performance that equals this one.
@darrellpidgeon64404 жыл бұрын
Mark Farner had Soul locked down, for sure! I loved all their albums.
@michaelcowan62544 жыл бұрын
I remember when this song came out. I'm 63 now. One of my favorite songs. I have the long version on my phone to play on Bluetooth. I see it left you speechless. I know how you feel.
@zorrok0ket04 жыл бұрын
That's we call real music,pure talent.
@keithwhite81093 жыл бұрын
When I was 14 years old back in 1969 I was starting to get into my favorite bands and I started out with three dog night and then went to Grand Funk Railroad. As a younger child everyone was listening to the Beatles.
@jamesschneeman4384 жыл бұрын
"The Bong Rattling Bass of Mel Schacher" Homer Simpson
@timmacsweet13 жыл бұрын
“The shirtless lyrics of Mark Farner” Homer Simpson
@SamSteinig3 жыл бұрын
"The competent drumwork of Don Brewer" Homer Simpson
@timmacsweet13 жыл бұрын
I was waiting for someone to keep it going.
@sosmra3 жыл бұрын
Go Homer he knows
@Veggamattic4 жыл бұрын
I had a friend once that came to see me on New Years Eve to thank me for playing this song for him for the first time. He said it was one of the top moments of his year.
@MrMooney1961444 жыл бұрын
They got that FLINT SOUL
@progger533 жыл бұрын
Must be in the water.😉
@1313jerry13133 жыл бұрын
Yep...
@cmcull987 Жыл бұрын
I love Grand Funk Railroad. They are underrated. Talented, honest small band.
@muchachon54 жыл бұрын
I just saw Mark Farner and his band a couple of months ago and all I could think of was how can they can keep sound so awesome all this years after. One of my faves. Pd: sorry for the english.
@son_of_a_bob47614 жыл бұрын
This may be the best thing I’ve ever heard
@jackmorgan34984 жыл бұрын
Now imagine listening to this on your FM radio and there was no pause button!!!
@winddancer85163 жыл бұрын
Now That MEMORY HURT !! Please tell me your sorry. Take it back~ Jack ~ lol I couldn't afford a stereo, at the time so I would go to the thrift store, buy me an FM radio, then buy two BIG speakers at the thrift store, took radio apart hooked the big speakers to the radio, I had STEREO !! :) ~Peace~
@jackmorgan34983 жыл бұрын
@@winddancer8516 All I had was a FM radio and was trying to digest all I was hearing. Great retort... LOL
@jameslanning84053 жыл бұрын
See his face? That's what you look like, when you mean it! I was 9 when this came out... I'm happy to have grown up in the 60s and 70s, when music was real and good, and could squeeze you by the soul! This fellow's like a male version of Janis Joplin! Singing from the heart, from the gut! Soul, funk, rock and all 'dat!' At the one point, they go into a rhythm that reminded me of Deep Purple's "Honey Hush!"
@NoLegalPlunder4 жыл бұрын
The hard rock jams of that time period are ridiculously awesome.
@kathynicholson1034 жыл бұрын
I love how they watch and communicate with each other!
@TPBXDRicky4204 жыл бұрын
These guys were just getting into their 20's at this point. Crazy!
@jr132273 жыл бұрын
Bassist was only 18
@vivianhayes68653 жыл бұрын
I love all rock, but this is my first time hearing this absolutely masterpiece.💯