Joe Walsh - Late Show 1989 "Life In The Fast Lane"

Starting off with a very animated Joe chatting with the guests Ann Jillian and Dick Clark and a nice performance of "Life In The Fast Lane" playing with Jack Mack and The Heart Attack .......Does anybody know the name of the host?

[@bluesrocker137]

Phenomenal what a showman Joe Walsh really is, so many musicians let their addictions mess up their performances, but Joe never let his fans suffer. Even when he is obviously messed up and drunk out of his mind, he brought a hell of a show. I respect that, this man is one of the all time greats.

[@sitizenkanemusic]

+Nick Winand totally agree. He's the type of musician that plays for the sake of playing. You can tell that's his passion and that's what he loves doing/makes him happy. He's the type of guy that will pay money so he will be able to play.

[@williamthrem6662]

Joe Walsh is a national treasure.

[@KarmicOmen]

Joe Walsh is my favorite Eagle!! His substance and/or alcohol abuse problems are really none of my business as a fan; I have just always loved his comical and down to earth personality. Love ya, Joe!!

[@blackie75]

+Angel Deville He broke Stevie Nicks heart...and I few others I hear. She said she never loved anyone like him, and she'd take him back if he showed up on her doorstep tomorrow. Maybe it wasn't just his nose that was big :P

[@KarmicOmen]

Mox_au That was DON HENLEY, not Joe Walsh that had a relationship with Stevie Nicks.

[@blackie75]

+Angel Deville No it was Joe Walsh...she had a relationship with both of them. But Henley was never mentioned after the fact. She said Joe used to phone her and say he was coming into town, and she'd kick everyone out of her house and clean up and he'd never show up, and things like that haha. They both smashed coke by the kilo as well, so they had a mutual addiction I guess.

[@KarmicOmen]

Mox_au Hmm, I guess I wasn't aware she was involved with Joe Walsh, or I forgot. WHY AM I NOT SURPRISED? Stevie Nicks could never limit herself to JUST ONE band member. She was with two members of Fleetwood Mac, also... while still in the band with them, creating a rather awkward situation I would imagine. Sorry, I know that was kind of catty, but hey ... the truth is the truth.

[@blackie75]

+Angel Deville Haha, yeah I would imagine so. I'm not sure where I seen her talking about Joe, but I know it was part of a documentary here on KZbin. If I find it, I will send the link :)

[@gerardinecizmar]

So many people criticize him but couldn't construct a career or amass a fortune like he has if they lived 10 more lifetimes PLUS people love him. He's been sober for over 20 years and still relevant. GO JOE!

[@toddlavigne6441]

nothing to criticize, the guy was a huge success in his career, the drugs is a personal issue and nobody's business, he eventually got sober, which is good

[@mariovillarreal9047]

Joe never needed the Eagles, he already had a career built before, during and after the Eagles. This artist is the most talented and he never bragged about it. I think he was not ambitious and very generous with his colleagues. He enjoys his art and as a sign observe the duo he does in hotel california, he is just enjoying there. Pure gold always and always undervalued. The public knows its value and is always recognized

[@natev1956]

@@mariovillarreal9047 I agree but it sure did help that he was in the eagles

[@mariovillarreal9047]

@@natev1956 Yes, surely,

[@paulatkin7653]

great comment

[@LeftCoastGator]

That's one thing I always admired about Joe: Even at the rock bottom, when it came to playing, the guy ALWAYS brought it. I saw him in this era at the Miami Metrozoo. He literally could barely walk when he got on stage, introduced his first song as something like "WaaazuuuufrumpMuhammmmauh! HeeezahJameeeezGangguhsongzaataaaatzaahknowzzzzyaaagonnnnamember! Wuzz! Taah! Fuhree!" And then just SHREDDED a note-perfect Funk 49. God bless this guy.

[@luissanchez2063]

GOD

[@CAROLUSPRIMA]

LeftCoastGator There was a time when I couldn't imagine playing on stage and not being loaded. Today in that condition I wouldn't be able to hit the ground with my hat. Yet I've heard and seen me in those days and I could always turn it on at least for that hour or so. It's strange. Someone should seriously study this phenomenon. It's inexplicable to me.

[@maxpayment9460]

***** everyone is here to watch joe walsh. No one cares about you, or you playing loaded.

[@CAROLUSPRIMA]

MAX PAYMENT Can't argue that point.

[@CAROLUSPRIMA]

MAX PAYMENT Ever since your slight slap on my wrist I have thenceforward begun every posting thusly, "I understand that this video isn't about me and no one watching came here in order to read about my thoughts . . . . . " I do understand that my posting above falls squarely into the self-absorbed category and I have no desire to come across as such. So thanks for bringing this to my attention.

[@mariovillarreal9047]

Joe never needed the Eagles, he already had a career built before, during and after the Eagles. This artist is the most talented and he never bragged about it. I think he was not ambitious and very generous with his colleagues. He enjoys his art and as a sign observe the duo he does in hotel california, he is just enjoying there. Pure gold always and always undervalued. The public knows its value and is always recognized

[@casshendry]

Love Joe Walsh because he's honest and straight up. Talented as dude too. Awesome.

[@natev1956]

Great post, love seeing these old throwbacks... Most of the guys that he partied with like Keith Moon and John Belushi, dead and gone... He somehow survived.. thank goodness he eventually did get sober

[@agathebluesb853]

this man. just know his existence 2 weeks ago (dont blame meeee) and must confess hes my new god now. gosh what a guy. ive more learned these 2 past weeks about the Eagles than ive learned stuff at school. #legendsalive

[@PanaGringoBarefootBass]

Search "The James Gang".

[@Raven9xx]

SAME

[@FeelingShred]

HAHA I just embarked on the Joe Walsh rabbit hole too... It's gunna be a fun ride 😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@carstenschaefer8529]

I love Joe and his music. To see this is kinda painful - what with him being so out of it. And I'm SOOO damn glad he kicked the habit all those decades ago and is still one of the best ever and can not just enjoy his life, but remember it. Luv ya, Joe! Give us more music, man!

[@nicholasdala]

LMAO 3:13 Joe claps and say's, " Everybody sober up. " LOLOLOLOLOL Amazing :)

[@julieswahn]

He is such the lovable goof ball :)

[@roym310]

Amazing. Love the man, he can rock with the best and still enjoy himself. The Eagles.... needed him, as much as he needed to get straight. You don't stop drinking and get straight because, other people 'want' you to. Respect to Joe and his music.

[@ManagerGuy1]

I love Ann Jillian and how she relates to both Dick & Joe! This was a delightful show! Loved it, thanks for positing. I love that album "But Seriously Folks" by Joe Walsh and his band with Joey Murcia on guitar with Joe - was GREAT!!!!!

[@skoch9995]

Joe is the one !!! No questions asked...

[@davidmohr1920]

Joe is the coolest dude ever :-)

[@TechTins_Projects]

Once guitar in hand sobered up almost instantly. Power of music when talent is there.

[@Danguardace17]

Wrecked out of his mind but still better than most will ever be with a guitar and Mic

[@user-ro2uw1uf5k]

Good thing he finally got sober. He plays even better now!

[@strat8333]

Joe's all rock n roll. Thanks Joe!

[@PHOTOGRAPHYBYDEREK1]

I get stoned just listening to Joe. lol Helluva player, though.

[@KarmicOmen]

+Derek Hansin I've always love Joe's personality, though ... definitely a fun guy. ~smiles~

[@alwyndsouza9892]

+Angel Deville my vote for Joe as well.

[@julieshoneybee]

He'd be the 1st to admit that his younger years were a complete wreck. He's a wonderful man who does a lot to help people addicted to substance. A fantastic guitar player still

[@sam_uelson]

What he does for recovering addicts and veterans makes him a national treasure, then add the music

[@joewalsh6633]

Thanks for your love and support ♥️❤️

[@asdfghjklkjhvbvcvjhvlyhb9957]

Glad he survived to tell the tales. Fascinating character

[@RubyMarkLindMilly]

Man he's blasted but a monster on stage true legend

[@Celt-gc6hn]

Love joe Walsh , Alcohol can strip respect from the best of us, let alone joe Walsh. Character , guitar genius, performing half cut ! Shame drugs have a downside. Peace.

[@aorlov55]

Long live Joe!

[@marlenesullivan3113]

YEAH PRICELESS GUY🎸❤

[@1969ryson]

I am just glad Joe survived all of the years of partying. Not all of them did.

[@dougww1ectebow]

Joe Walsh is rock and roll royalty.

[@JohnORourke.]

Joe Walsh is one of the coolest guys alive. End of.

[@cyprescrow]

He is an old school hero. Wake him up, pull him from the bar in a half coma unable to speak or walk. Strap a guitar on him and push him out onto the stage. As soon as he hears that first note or drum beat, he shifts into another dimension of his being, he snaps into "Music Mode" and starts playing the socks off everyone present. What a guy, what a guy.. Though we are glad to hear he is sober these days. It would have been awfully sad to see him go much too young like quite a few of his friends.

[@aldomore1409]

You gotta love this amazing guy, Joe Walsh!

[@Gump-tion]

When I see Joe, all I see is him killing it at the end of Hotel California!

[@daiisukidesu]

+ivydude13 he kills it here too

[@Gump-tion]

daiisukidesu I concur!

[@jilloverstreet8115]

why is he soo sexy while playing hotel california. ..I could look at him all day

[@JimTom.]

one thing im always reminded of is him in the new kid in town 1977 video when hes on the keyboard bobbing his head up and down the whole time, or his guitar faces haha

[@Gump-tion]

JimmY HA!! I know the footage very well!

[@marlenesullivan3113]

JOE.." YOU ARE A LEGEND "🕺🎸❤ Thx For Video

[@joewalsh6633]

Thanks for your love and support ♥️❤️

[@danielavenell4080]

This isn't the only vid on KZbin showing Joe absolutely nailing it while clearly very wasted-just unbelievable. Totally love the guy. Brilliant musician and brilliant character.

[@mrsilvester4]

Pissed or sober this mans a god...its rock n roll for fek sake

[@sitizenkanemusic]

Joe must of been a BLAST to tour with and party with. His antics and facial expressions in concert make me bust out laughing.

[@terry21651]

+Sitizen Kane Me too and I love that Riff on his guitar at the beginning of Take It Easy.....Watch his facial expression and swag....70's clip with the bandanna on his head.

[@jesseholiday9174]

smokin Joe.. love this guy

[@philhaley9800]

What a brilliant version, probably as rough and ready as Joe wanted it when he wrote it, before the rough edge was knocked off it by Don Henley's sweeter vocal.

[@JohnDoe-pp7kx]

Phil Haley Henley said that Joe only wrote that introriff, Henley and Frey wrote rest of the song.

[@USAmilitary721]

John is right. The intro riff was only a finger exercise that joe used that henley and frey turned into a song

[@MrBlueSky474]

Great talent! love his James Gang stuff especially "Mother Says" and "Tend My Garden"

[@mickmckay2716]

Only one the one and only Joe Walsh.

[@sully1865]

Amazing version of LITFL. The sax really helps.

[@gregbear123]

All loose until he gets on stage and fkn nails it, haha what a legend!

[@michelle88960]

As soon as he plays the opening riff wow. He has said he could still function, but he was in 'trouble.' He really couldn't carry on that way, he would be gone now.

[@joewalsh6633]

Thanks for your love and support ♥️❤️

[@TheCanadianBubba]

Grandads last words made me spit my drink !

[@doloresm7396]

Never knew that Stevie Nicks considered him her all time love. Shocker!

[@joewalsh6633]

Thanks for your love and support ♥️❤️

[@trillrifaxegrindor4411]

Joe is the quintessential "rock star" and is one of if not the best guitar player on earth. there are faster,there are more technical but no one can play like the man,he kills it.

[@wareagle4789]

He's always been one of my favorites. A lot of times, when a musician is such a character like Joe is, people tend to see the crazy guy and forget about the music, but his solo stuff and stuff with Barnstorm was really underrated. I saw an interview where he was talking about his sobriety and said that when he became sober, he was afraid he wouldn't be funny anymore, which I thought was ironic, since his recurring character, Ed, was one of the highlights of the Drew Carey Show.

[@Benniken]

many thanks........This show only lasted for one year on the FOX network.....

[@simonmoglie4518]

One of the truly wonderful people left in the world today. Thank you Eagles (and specifically Don Felder) for saving or at least helping to save this fabulous human being. There ain't many like him left.

[@marlenesullivan3113]

SOUNDS LIKE TOM PETTY L♡VE THIS MAN 🕺🎸❤🎼

[@adamcraneguilford6236]

Joe is a king of the strings in his own odd way....

[@at90percent]

I guess subconsciously I knew this was a Joe Walsh song and had always thought that Walsh had done the lead vocal on it, until I saw Henley doing it. Now I realize that Henley just did it in Joe Walsh style because with Joe singing it I can hardly tell the difference.

[@thebeastlacey]

This is so cool ! Thanks for sharing..... 👍

[@PatrickJMele]

"I'm the best musician in the country!" "Yeah, but how are ya in the city?"

[@mumausarbogast-fonck423]

He was/is such a fun guy, I remember that "Fingers" and him had a helluva great time together. They have a lot of fun...

[@travisjustin3397]

"Everybody sober up!" That had me lmao

[@davidforlin5700]

legend the higher u get! the player u get

[@MsHellcat08]

Life in the fast lane..... the song says it all....but jeez, what a guitar player!

[@thescowlingschnauzer]

The host is Ross Shafer, if internet research serves. This apparently is a Fox show called "The Late Show" which was also hosted at points by Joan Rivers and Arsenio Hall. Not to be confused with the CBS show hosted formerly by David Letterman and currently by Stephen Colbert.

[@patrickduffin6418]

The host's name is Ross Schafer. Don't ask me how or why I remember that...

[@MrJwinne]

Joe fuckin Walsh ! He is the greatest ! That was the 80's in a nut a shell . Imagine that today . Hahahahaha

[@darkstar6909]

The hosts name is Ross Schafer - he used to host a Seattle tv comedy show called Almost Live in the mid 80's, then filled in on the Late Show in the late 80's when they were between hosts.

[@ianwallace16]

A natural larrikin,but one of the best guitarists ever.😍👌

[@theblackstoneproject9917]

Sings it better than Henley, and drunk/stoned too. Rock God Status Achieved? Hell Yes.

[@joe22589]

Hey dude, I am a huge Walsh fan, but when it comes to real singin' then Henley is the man. Don Henley is one of the greatest singer ever whatever kind of a complex character he might be

[@SebastianHalfpenny]

Waaayyy better than Henley! I must agree with you there. Henley always thinks he has the right to bully and push the others around. He's a fucking prick if you ask me.

[@alienhuman]

The host is Ross Shafer who was a comedian and television host on the Fox Late Show in the late 80s. The shows first host was Joan Rivers and later Arsenio Hall.

[@GregWoodall]

The host is Ross Shafer. The Late Show debuted on FOX in October 1986 with Joan Rivers as host. Joan left in 1988 and Arsenio Hall took over for one year, then FOX hired Ross Shafer and the show was cancelled in 1989.

[@shawnuel]

Yes. Ross was the original host of Seattle's late night sketch show "Almost Live" of which Joel McHale and Bill Nye are also alums. He actually was one of the less funny members of the ensemble.

[@darkstar6909]

+Shawn McLaughlin Ross hosted the show, but it was really John Keisters show and he eventually took over hosting.

[@shawnuel]

Yup. John went to Franklin HS with one Kenneth Gorelick (Kenny G) in the early 70's. Was also a writer for The Rocket magazine.

[@darkstar6909]

+Shawn McLaughlin - The show greatly improved after John took it over and most of the time it was funnier than SNL. I was surprised that Keister never went on to bigger things when all eyes were focused on Seattle in the early 90's.

[@shawnuel]

To be fair, I thought John was a little mannered as a host and he certainly didn't have Shafer's "matinee idol" looks which probably hindered his ability to move on to a bigger platform.

[@dougat]

JW is a genius in music and wit!

[@fw1421]

Joe always seems loaded back in these days,fortunately it doesn't seem to affect his performance. Always a great rocker.

[@mumausarbogast-fonck423]

love this guy

[@84skydive]

"That costs extra!" Ba ha ha ha ha! Love it......what a f@cking lunatic. Joe Walsh- an incredible, humble musician- and apparently, a great all around guy!

[@felixx246]

Thanks for this priceless artifact

[@floatingholmes]

Host is Ross Shafer who started with a comedy talk show out of Seattle called Almost Live!

[@Stigmud]

Ross Shafer the fromer host of Seattle's Almost Live

[@howardcoleman4748]

god bless you too joe from howie in aus im like you joe i play similer to you just wish i was there

[@repentUsinner]

When Joe is in the house, you better just let him lead! This guy is a band in himself!!!

[@rhinogirl51]

He's one of those immortal rock gods..... keep rockin' on Joe!!

[@jovelynlucero7746]

Such a cool guy

[@peterzebot1795]

what? He's high as fuk. Cool he is not. He is actually quite akward to watch, you can tell years of drug abuse have taken a toll. You must think Keith Richards is cool too then.

[@joewalsh6633]

Thanks for your love and support ♥️❤️

[@robertthreapleton4636]

I wish I could play this good been that wrecked!

[@michaelsheridan2748]

His name is Ross Schaffer, he followed Joan Rivers as host of the Fox Late night show and preceded Arsenio Hall.

[@YooTooobJeff]

Dude! Jack Mack and the Heart Attack!

[@1airsoftboy]

a functional drunk here....still, it all caught up to him

[@sam_uelson]

This version slaps

[@kevinflood7495]

How in the hell could he do what hes ment to do😮😮😮😮😮😮

[@mrzed2349]

holy fuck i would love to party with joe

[@jamzales]

he sounds totally baked.

[@damon6852]

Shred it up big daddy!!!

[@MarkOrumOrumsForum]

Absolutely love how he can go from being fucked up to being a professional on stage.

[@smedleybutler8787]

Amerika favorite son, joe walsh.

[@darrenleavitt5322]

instant eagles mode after he picks up the LP. :)

[@NolaDeb]

The host is Ross Shafer.

[@DKDonson]

Great stuff

[@barnabylee9763]

I think his nose came in a handy on occasions

[@paulatkin7653]

hahahaha 🤣🤣

[@andreasbaader863]

He is so high right now

[@Camman010]

just remember Eagles Guitarist Joe Walsh, WB6ACU. Yes a Ham Radio Operator who isn't a nark for the police.

[@Pasillas916]

I love @ At 5:13 he totally skipped the chorus and went to the bridge lmao

[@dcrewrush]

fearless

[@DKDonson]

Joe's the real deal

[@littleteethkeith]

What show is this?

[@smashingbrandon]

"everybody sober on the set " LOL

[@montsemajanmartinez9824]

That horn section ain't doin the song no justice