NEW FAVORITE!… | FIRST TIME HEARING Grand Funk Railroad - Inside Looking Out

NEW FAVORITE!… | FIRST TIME HEARING Grand Funk Railroad - Inside Looking Out
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[@drmauriciodiaz]

Mark, Don and Mel are the most UNDERRATED rock musicians in history. Their talent is unsurpassed

[@30.06onaGrassyKnoll]

1 yr later reply..lol. i feel like they were some og punk band vibes... raw tough aggressive sound with, lets be honest, meh lyrics...pretty much like punk. they were hated by critics and music aficionados but loved by the working class people and a favorite at festivals bitd. im 44 and grew up on 80s 90s punk and i get a very similair feeling inside with GFR and punk.

[@mikesanmiguel2954]

Right On ✌️👍🙏

[@darrylgillum4785]

@@30.06onaGrassyKnoll Get the fuck outa here, show me one punk song that is that tight musically, lyrically, or vocally. punk is simply anarchy on stage. Grand Funk railroad is the greatest American rock bank to ever play

[@sunnystormy4973]

-#cheers- 💯🤘🔥

[@SandraKaye56]

Totally agree!

[@frame3139]

Let’s be real honest. They just don’t have musicians like this anymore, making music that moves your soul like this anymore……….. perfect song.

[@bsanderfer]

There's actually a rock & roll underground. Check out bands like "Rival Sons," for example.

[@janicebailey3507]

You got that right! I know there are some but over all, rock music that makes statements or tells stories are gone. Young musicians in the 60’s and70’s were so unbelievably talented and had a lot to say!

[@nine-dogs]

Everything is over-produced nowadays. I'm old though...

[@ALPHAMAGASLAP]

Grand funk is one of the greatest bands of all time. Like a funky soulful Rush!

[@FeelItRising]

Musicians jamming. Nothing better

[@robertisaacs5122]

It's good to see the younger generation appreciate this power trio. They were one of the great live concert bands. They should be in the Rock N Roll Hall Of Fame.

[@SandraKaye56]

Amen!

[@ducksoff7236]

I wouldn't want the taint of "the rock n roll hall of fame" to sully their name.

[@michellemcclarty6366]

My dad, who was a musician, was getting burned out on music after the age of about 55. He saw EVERYONE in concert. When my mom saw he was getting into a "funk" (pardon the pun) she asked him who would ignite his passion again. He told her he only wanted to Grand Funk Railroad at Red Rock. My mom took him to see them at Red Rock and ,I truly believe, saved his life. He came back rejuvenated and loved music again. Never underestimate the power of music.

[@jastransutube]

In 1970 I saw them at Red Rocks, opening for 10 Years After. An awesome show!!

[@gordie225]

​@@jastransutube Mark Farner and Alvin Lee on the same bill! 2 of the most underrated singer/guitarists of all time.

[@jimhayes9651]

Listen to I'm Your Captain by GFR

[@user-om5pf9sf3o]

Listen to We're an American band by this trio...Please react to more Pink Floyd

[@ralphfiligenzi6180]

Check out their song "I'm Your Captain" for a relaxing journey.

[@raymondott6100]

We're An American Band is a fire song. The drummer sings this song.

[@1000lilfeet]

Their big comeback and sweet revenge after losing everything when producer T knight basically robbed them blind. The documentary is an eye opener.

[@msmith5121]

In my opinion, this is the greatest live performance from any band, in any genre, in the history of You Tube videos.

[@davidhowell7279]

I come back to it over and over. This is my second time on this channel alone. My first time here was months ago. Awesome! Growing up I only heard their other songs. This performance truly shows up in my dreams. I've actually awakened to this song in my head. Killer! Great reaction! I still enjoy your reactions everyday. Including most of your movie reactions. Good job!

[@dominicpennachio805]

Try the first GFR live album. It’s iconic. Probably the best live album of all time.

[@Poppa1952]

…you didn’t get out much in those days did you…

[@daroldtoney4947]

I would have to put Lynyrd Skynyrd Freebird live at the Oakland Coliseum as #1 and this as #2

[@msmith5121]

@@daroldtoney4947 Thant's cool....I respect your opinion man...

[@Finnegan6674]

Three boys from Flint Michigan. I want to say that Donny was 20 (drummer) as well was Mel was 20 (bass) while Mark (lead guitar and singer) was only 19 at the time of this recording. You can hear the Detroit and midwest soul in what they play. Blue collar music that people can respect and love.

[@jimb5163]

9

[@ramblerdave1339]

I am also a boy from the west side of Flint, walking distance from the Chevrolet plant, when the water was good, and the Factories were pumping out the Classic Chevys and Buicks, that everyone still wants today! I was 18, and living in Detroit, when this album came out. Been a fan, since these guys were "The Pack", of Terry Knight and The Pack. Still love cars, and the music that plays in them!

[@onetruthmediacompany]

Detroit soul ? Sounds more Southern soul.

[@dtoxbrewer3696]

@@onetruthmediacompany Obviously you don't know Detroit Soul

[@scottmiller897]

@@dtoxbrewer3696 You're right. They don't get it. Saw GFR with the MC5 at the Grande Ballroom in Detroit in 69 or 70. Classic Detroit music.

[@rubentullenaar2934]

Love love love looovve GFR… more of them, “I’m Your Captain/Closer to Home”, “Some Kind of Wonderful”, “People let’s Stop the War” and “We’re an American Band”. Love you guys.

[@wmgilliland2582]

And Locomotion...............

[@margaretherrmann6866]

Yea this 67yo granny is grooving to some gfr

[@klaptongroovemaster]

“I’m Your Captain/Closer to Home” would be a good one to do the studio version of. There are some great performances, but the strings are so nice.

[@naenae796]

Don’t forget “ Limousine Driver and Mean Mistreater “ .

[@stefaniebrauer128]

Why why why aren’t they in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame?!!! 😡😡🤘🏼🤘🏼

[@davidkelly1820]

I've been so blessed to be a teenager back in the 60s and early 70s and to see this group come to greatness. They had killer concerts. This was when music was great. Its hell to get old.

[@michaelhansen8598]

Me too David. Glad to see the new gen appreciate all the great music from our life.

[@CARNELIANTURQUOISE]

Me too!!!

[@vincerusso5619]

I’m with you 100%, David.

[@Ozarkprepper643]

right there with you. Just when I was about to give up on the current generation appreciating real music. I discovered many were doing reactions and loving it just as much as we did back in the day. ( and still do) 🤠🐂🏞️🛩️

[@sondrawhite3853]

Yeah David Kelly but we are still here!

[@jpchasse5803]

I am so happy that I am NOT the only person who loves Grand Funk Railroad. They have been a favorite of mine since I first heard them in 1973. Thanks so much for your reaction and for you to realize that this is only 3 musicians creating this sound and the drum set isn't made up of 20 different pieces yet the sound is awesome. To me it shows that less is more.

[@oldschoolleatherboxingchan5807]

I'm 48 and I been loving Grand Funk since I was 11 years old

[@davidbuck5864]

Right there with you mate.

[@nra1ifer970]

I will be 61 in June.... meaning, I was born in 1963. I had 3 older brothers.... to my BENEFIT..... I got to hear them playing some of THE best music of ALL time, including GRAND FUNK RAILROAD. They became my ALL-TIME FAVORITE band, because of music like THIS!!!! I remember my mom yelling, "TURN THAT GARBAGE DOWN!!!!!" when she'd hear it blaring out of their bedrooms!!! Sealed the deal for me!!! Like the guy said.... if you don't think this is good music........... you cannot be my friend

[@kristina9079]

Those of us who grew up during this musical era were so damn lucky. Watching young people experience and enjoy this music and love it too is thrilling.

[@patrickingalls5954]

That long haired handsome man on lead guitar is Mr. Mark Farner! It has been my pleasant honor to have Mark as one of my neighbors for 30 some years. He is an absolutely kind down to earth family man. Such a kind hearted person!! P.S. Mark is in his early seventies and he still kicks it on stage just like that! He booked a show at our local casino and he sold out in under thirty minutes! I didn't get in from working in the garage fast enough to call for tickets.

[@juanespinosa8064]

Thats awsome,,i,m in my 50,s and have always been a big GFR fan. I woul love to meet Mark Farner in person, pick his brain and just hang out with him ,he seems like a cool dude

[@Jazzhog]

Mark Farner, was the main man ! He wrote just about every hit. Then he got railroaded.

[@heatheroliver3408]

@@Jazzhog What do you mean? I would like to know.

[@Jazzhog]

@@heatheroliver3408 Mark tells the whole story, it's on the web. kzbin.info/www/bejne/p2LUeIGYqs1gm6M

[@Jazzhog]

@@heatheroliver3408 kzbin.info/www/bejne/p2LUeIGYqs1gm6M

[@dannypatterson3385]

One of the rawest no holds barred live performances in rock history. GFR are the truth.

[@kennethjohnson2967]

I'm 68 years old and have had the honor of listening to music like this for years! Grand Funk has been one if my favorite bands ! My kids ask me what my favorite band is and just imagine trying to answer that ! Plus i listen to some of their music ! Glad you liked GFR !

[@fairebianca]

Oh, you gotta listen to "We're An American Band". It was a huge hit for them in 1973.

[@JamesLachowsky]

"Sweet sweet Connie doing her act." As far as I know, Connie Hamzy is still running around Little Rock.

[@scubajedi3091]

Most underrated band ever. Best musicians, singers and songs. Kings of FM album rock in the 70's. Don Brewer is one of the best rock drummers and you never see him credited for it. Thanks guys for loving this as much as us geezers who grew up with these guys.

[@stevenmix3723]

It bummed me that in the early 90s, when Nirvana hit big, and these guys were playing only county fairs and wineries by then, a local young female music *critic* used her column to trash GFR for the lead singer having short legs on stage, or some stupid GenX female take like that. I mean, Smells Like Teen Spirit was ground-breaking as reactionary neo-punk, but the GenX arrogance really was annoying. As if Nirvana invented great trio rock music. And I never quite got her goofy sexual take about leg size. WTF was that, lol.

[@scubajedi3091]

@@stevenmix3723 I had a mad crush on Mark, no matter how short. I didn't care, and still don't!

[@nickthinkpainting1978]

Don Brewer had some chops to …his drum solos were 🔥🔥🔥👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻 saw them in 72…

[@franktrainer169]

they added a keyboard player craig frost , later albums....american band

[@Terribleathletes]

I would disagree that they're most underrated band ever. They at least got pretty regular FM radio rotation. Dust was every bit as good as Grand Funk and they never got any airplay or any kind of exposure. Anybody reading this comment right now is probably asking themselves "who the hell is Dust" Which proves my point. Check them out, you won't be disappointed!

[@evelynne2846]

These guys went to high school together and are all around 21 for this performance. Love them. This finale is like a fireworks display finale!!! FIRE!

[@sheripetrey4257]

Great description!!!

[@sheripetrey4257]

Great way to put it Evylyne

[@sheripetrey4257]

Sorry for misspelling your name Evelynne

[@raulsantos6779]

Esto si era música ! , GFR ! X siempre INMORTALES !

[@patroscher3011]

This band inspired an entire generation to pick up an instrument and form a band. Garage bands sprung up all across America when GFR came out. A very unique time in history. This band ought to be in the rock hall of shame but will settle for being one of the best American bands ever. It took the Beatle seven weeks to sell out Shea Stadium and took Grand Funk three days to sell out. Great song and wonderful band.

[@TheDivayenta]

As Chod Wilburn says,” You know it’s gonna be good whenever there are Afros and Jesus hair!”

[@dcummings4834]

I absolutely could not stop smiling watching you guys see and hear this song for the first time! It's been my favorite song since I was 15 years old. I'm 66 now. I've blown a lot of speakers on this one. Btw bass player was only 18 years old on this video. Amazing!

[@dennismiller9975]

You could not leave one of their concerts with any energy left! Glad to see an honest opinion of one of the best bands ever! Pure passion!

[@roslanjalal82]

The first rock metal funk band in the world from USA..POWERRRRRRRFUL..❤❤❤

[@Gort-Marvin0Martian]

Isn't is hard to believe 3 guys are making ALL that sound!!! They have more.

[@theodoreritola9758]

Rob and Amber do i have a SAX SONG for you 2 ,, TRY Jerry Rafferttys Song BAKER STREET FROM 1978 , There so much GREAT SAX You MAY Pass out,, LOL,, You Have to REACT ,, You will thank me BIIIIIG TIME ,,, Love the 70s

[@alicesmith7020]

@@theodoreritola9758 that is a great song. I had forgotten about it until somebody else brought it up the other day and I immediately put it on my playlist. I'll never forget it again.

[@Gort-Marvin0Martian]

@@theodoreritola9758 Yep, you are right about this one!

[@bobblethreadgill4463]

Oh lord yeah, that Mark, Don, and Mel could literally bring the house down... "I'm Your Captain" "We're An American Band" Oh hell nah, good harmonica in the Deep Purple song "LAZY" I gotta keep saying it.

[@chrisbloomfield3350]

Some old J. Giles Band tracks had good harmonica. Especially their live album. Also, Alice Cooper used to have some decent harmonica work.

[@MrDodgegmc1]

But, but, what happened to Chicago with "25 or6 to 4 "??

[@francisseidel8014]

Definitely like some Deep Purple - Lazy too. All excellent suggestions.

[@fasteddie777666]

this song is better than Lazy

[@sheiladrucker6872]

Mean Mistreater

[@gregmullins6927]

Don Brewer was an underrated Drummer,he was one of the best.

[@HerbFluittJrIII]

Guys; Singer's name is Mark Farner; another great live song for them is "Paranoid", thank you for making this Old Dude's day!!

[@robertlear2735]

The band's name is a play on words of the Grand Trunk Western Railroad, a line that runs through the band's home town of Flint, Michigan. They were hugely popular in the early 70's.

[@mikekeeler6362]

Right

[@mikekeeler6362]

@Robert Brown I know

[@mgonzales56]

@Robert Brown The thing is, when The Beatles did it, it had never been done before. Concerts up to that time were 10,000 - 15,000 at the most. The Beatles were the first to have a stadium concert ever. It was not even thought of before them because nobody could sell 60,000 seats. After that, other artists started having large crowds. GFR was in 1969, 1970. The Beatles did it in 1964! That is the difference. Nobody, but nobody comes close to what The Beatles ever did.

[@oldrocker716]

The Grand Trunk Western Railroad went Defunct so they played off of that...

[@DrDanQ]

Yes…they were the pride of Flint, Michigan…. Once again….as Amber pointed out….you can’t create music like this with all the artistry and musical talent required in today’s environment with all the studio manipulation, auto-tune, etc. These guys poured their heart and soul into those vocals in this song….which is the definition of singing with “soul”. Mark Farmer sings with SOUL, and so does Don Brewer (the drummer).

[@rickb4079]

One of the greatest all-time Rock live bands ever.. they should be in a Rock and Roll Hall of Fame but because they pissed off the record label and wanted their own rights to their own music they probably never will be. They've been blackballed from the Hall of Fame. Thanks again Jay and Amber.

[@danrowley6934]

Hell, Grand Funk doesn't need any acknowledgement from those Hose Heads. Their fans alive & dead is all the acknowledgement they need. They WILL ALWAYS BE Grand Funk. Righteous, Loud ground pounders. If any band can cause you to tear your head off & slam it into an Amp so you don't miss a second of sound it's these boys.

[@willasacco9898]

@@danrowley6934 Facts brother🤟

[@andrewobrien7054]

@@willasacco9898 .

[@sagittarian1955]

Mark Farner is the lead singer. He has Cherokee ancestry on his mother's side and a few years into their career you will see him incorporate more of a Native look. I would love to hear "Some Kind of Wonderful" because there was a band I used to go see that would cover this song and dedicate it to me. Oh, to be that young again, lol! Also, "I'm Your Captain". Lots of other good songs to choose from.

[@dana_brooke_27]

My friend won a talent contest singing that song. He went on to success in a heavy metal band. Still going now. He has a new album to be released. Song holds a special place for me too. We were great friends growing up.

[@sagittarian1955]

@@dana_brooke_27 What is his name?

[@dana_brooke_27]

@@sagittarian1955 His name is David Defeis his band is Virgin Steele. He does extremely well in Europe. Makes life easy for him here. They are very heavy metal. Google him if your interested. It's all there.

[@kmj217]

I second the "Some Kind of Wonderful" request.

[@linnhudson4908]

Interesting comment on mark being part native American as I just watched a documentary about the tribe of Ephraim, one of the lost tribes of Israel is the native Americans, at God rules on Utube.

[@LarryCraddock]

The drummer is Don Brewer. I saw them play about 10 years ago when he was in his 60s. He did probably a 5 minute solo that was amazing. He’s probably still playing. Incredible drummer.

[@theintern7472]

Same! We saw them at a casino in upstate MI lol

[@harristurner6836]

Most underrated band in Rock history. I have every single piece of music they made.

[@bugvswindshield]

NO ONE is ever prepared for this song. its pure theivery that GFR is not in the R&R Hall of Fame

[@Champion_Aquatics]

Great Grandfathers of Heavy Metal. These are the real roots. You are prepared if you have been listening to them since you were a teenager.

[@MrBluecollar8]

R&R Hall of Fame is a joke.Nothing but a gimmick for some suits to make money.

[@Rhiannon011]

@@MrBluecollar8 I call the "R&R hall of fame" snobs!

[@johnoconnor4984]

Ya abba is in…..

[@gwwayner]

WTF?! These guys were filling stadiums back in the day. They should have been first in line for the Hall of Fame just for this song alone.

[@doratiscareno5856]

WOW !!! HAVENT HEARD THIS IN YEARS...👏👏👏👍Im 68 yrs old now Brings Back Such Good Memories 🇺🇸

[@montiecalvin2382]

Grand Funk is so underrated.Awesome band.This is a cover song.The Animals did the original.Both versions are great.

[@burnnfly]

I’m old enough to have seen Grand Funk perform this live, and they always KILLED it. I enjoyed your reaction so much, I’ve watched it several times. You made me feel like I did way back then. Cheers.

[@johnroberts5637]

I have seen drummers with five times more stuff around them that couldn't hold a candle to Don Brewer doing those power fills with what looked like a kit out of the Sears catalog. And the bass player ought to be chained up somewhere. Mark Farner on lead and vocals AND harmonica! What can you say? Legendary players doing legendary shit. The 60's and 70's were the best time in history to be young and on the scene.

[@navycorpsman744]

Boy you ain't bird turdin there.

[@johnfrancis3688]

Mark. Don and Mel, GFR. Foot-stompin' music, no I mean the song is titled "Foot stompin music ", and "We're an American band ". 🎶 rock and roll outta Flint, Michigan. Peace and love.

[@thomasjacobsen7438]

Foot Stomping music. One of their best

[@kaisermark3462]

I never gets tired playing this song over and over again on vinyl. Totally mindblowing performance here by GFR!!!

[@vanheaven4421]

Wonderful to see youngsters like these two appreciating the mighty Grand Funk Railroad. Wish more youngster were exposed to the amazing bands from the 60's-70's. Try Chicago Transit Authority's song called "Introduction" omg. Now, that's some killer stuff right there.

[@marklecuona8889]

I'm back here again. I'm beaming at your reaction. They were so huge with the people. The critics HATED THEM. We didn't care. They talked directly to us. No middle man. This was our band. They were our voice.

[@claudedalton8970]

MARK, SCREW THE CRITICS AS YOU CAN SEE THEY THINK THEY HAVE "MIND CONTROL" OVER US "WE THE PEOPLE"! THE LAUGHS ON THEM!

[@bsanderfer]

"I'm Your Captain," "Bad Time," "We're An American Band," "Some Kind of Wonderful," "The Loco-Motion," "Feelin' Alright," "Mean Mistreater." There's probably more...I can't think of everything right now. You won't be sorry.

[@SkepticCyclist]

Please, do NOT do "Locomotion". That is not only their worst song, but one of the worst songs ever. It is bubble gum pop crap

[@georgejetson1379]

@@SkepticCyclist Carole King just rolled over in her bubblegum machine... lol probly no relation right? ;)

[@redpammy]

@@SkepticCyclist It may be bubble gum pop crap to you - I respect that - but some of like that "crap" ... I would love for them to react to it. You just won't click on it. I think it is a fun song and I just love watching and hearing Mark. So forgive this "Child of the Sixties" Lady for requesting it!

[@SkepticCyclist]

LoComotion is a record company forced song; the antithesis of everything they are. Even they hated the song. It does not represent them.

[@SkepticCyclist]

@@georgejetson1379 They are not Carol King.

[@wmomente]

Can’t believe -Grand Funk is not even in the hall of fame - they were epic !!!

[@msmith5121]

Grand Funk Railroad sold out Shea Stadium in 1969 in 72 hours....and they did that with no internet. It took the Beatles 8 weeks to do that a few years before when they first came to the US. Remarkable....one of the greatest live performance bands in the history of rock n roll.

[@dsuch81]

1971

[@lorenabullmsidtrd3955]

This performance of Inside Looking Out is one the best live performances ever!

[@stephenjstclair]

You are right on. What a treat to have stumbled onto this gem on youtube a few years ago.

[@michaelrowley9275]

down this same path would be Johnny and Edgar Winter "Tobacco Road"

[@hookstomper7322]

The only one that might top even this.

[@ZhombieFied]

I was gonna suggest that one as well. Damn, good song

[@sherryarflin726]

Oh yeah!!!!!!

[@johngarcia7774]

Yes! Yes! Yes!

[@dannymulligan6446]

I just got done telling him Edgar winter and Tobacco Road and then I saw you requested the same thing

[@williambench4498]

Hey guys! My friends and I saw them live in 1971...we were high...so we thought they were so fantastic due to the...chemicals. So the next time they came to St. Louis, we attended the concert straight...they were just as good! Great reaction...thank you.

[@msmith5121]

My favorite band by far growing up as a teenager. Owned every album. Incredibly talented individuals...especially Mark Farner. Mark wrote 90% of the songs, he was the lead singer, played lead guitar, keyboards, started out early on playing bass, he plays drums and harmonica as well. One of the most talented musicians to ever walk on a stage. Mel was the best bass player in the world during GFR's heyday and Don was incredible on drums. They later added Craig Frost to the band on keyboards and he was outstanding as well. Great band... best live band in the world selling out everywhere from '69 to '75....Heartbreaker live 1974 would be a good next reaction.

[@larrymcclorey7713]

I was fortunate to have literally grown up with these guys in Michigan. Not only GFR but Ted Nugent, who played at high schools in our area in the 60's and Bob Seger MC5 Rare Earth and other Motown groups. The music creativity flowed back then! Love your reactions. They are spot on. Keep up the awesome tunes.

[@nebbindog6126]

I remember Seeger playing the dance when I was a freshman in high school. Motown spoiled me so much, today's offerings sound completely flat and uninspiring.

[@Matt-fv2qb]

I grew up in Michigan in the 60's and 70's too. Add Alice Cooper (back when it was actually a band and not just Vince) and iggy and the Stooges to your list. Those of us that grew up in that area at that time know that there was a railroad line that ran through central Michigan known as the Grand Trunk Railway. Pretty easy to see where Grand Funk Railroad got it's name!

[@larrymcclorey7713]

@@Matt-fv2qb You are so right! Saw Alice Cooper several times back in the day. Saw Iggy Popp and the Stooges at Goose Lake pop Festival. GFR sign is still on the railroad overpass in Flint. Awesome times and memories!

[@kendallsmith1458]

Flintoid! Saw Seger play in a gymnasium many times. Once in Saginaw he opened for Queen. Played all his old stuff. A few months later 'Live Bullet' came out.

[@ballsyrocker]

Don't forget Tommy James from Niles, Michigan.

[@clare1061]

1970 I was nine years old they came out with a song called “I’m your captain“ I’ve been hooked on this band ever since. 60 years old still can’t get enough of them.

[@brucecronin6396]

Love your reactions !! You were groov'in the whole song !! This band KILLED at every performance. and were the first band to fill STADIUMS, nationwide !! They were the creators of "Stadium Rock". GFR would probably be killing it today but their manager (their friend) BILKED them out of all their money !! GFR was the BEST thing to ever come out of Flint Mi., except for maybe, GM's Buick !!

[@buckbuchanan4902]

Very rarely do I come across a song I haven't heard before, but this was one. What a masterpiece on every level! The drums, the base, the guitar, the harmonica and the vocals were all amazing! It's one of those songs you never want to end.

[@kwcozort]

"We're an American Band" - "Some kind of wonderful" - "I'm your captain / Closer to home" are all great songs by them. The last one is 2 songs on the album but are meant to be played as one experience/story.

[@alansmith7626]

back in the day critics did not like them, but everyone was listening and buying!

[@elizabethhonce1677]

My brother and I wore that 8-track out!

[@Rhiannon011]

I call all those critics and the 'Rock of hall of fame" people Rockinroll "Snobs"..

[@SusanBishop555]

I owned and still have all of their albums. :)

[@davecortese3390]

Check out Heartbreaker live 1974 video Grand Funk you’ll dig it

[@Rhiannon011]

@@davecortese3390 I love that one live too!

[@vincerusso5619]

I’m happy that you guys enjoyed this band. They were an amazing, American band!

[@vincentfarquhar9671]

This is 100% pure..... Pure guitar and amp, pure bass and amp, and 100% pure drums....pure Rock & Roll.

[@ballsyrocker]

Now you can see why they set the all time attendance record of people at RFK Stadium back in 1970 (?) and Shea Stadium where they broke the Beatles attendance record. They come from Michigan. I was lucky to sing this song in one group, Tyne Kyte ,and it has a lot of energy. They have always been a favorite of mine and the red album this song is from, was the best to me. Also, check out Mark's guitar. It was a cheap pawn shop guitar made by some import company, I think, and he had it all taped up and it had an aluminum neck but it worked fine for him with its no frills, raw sound. I wonder where that guitar is today? In a Hard Rock museum? It should be. Grand Funk should be in Rock n Roll Hall Of Fame.... NOW!!!!!

[@jr13227]

The guitar was a musicraft messenger

[@ballsyrocker]

@@jr13227 Yep, That was it... a aluminum necked Messenger through the body mounting. Thanks!

[@timwirasnik5878]

This was shot in a club that had about 200 people in it, yet they give this kind of performance!

[@Champion_Aquatics]

One of the greatest live bands of all time... check out BOTH of their live albums... they were panned by critics which is why they are not in RRHOF today but FANS loved them which is what really counts.

[@Rhiannon011]

It was filmed live at a PBS local station studio.

[@berndschuster1547]

One of the best live-songs forever from Grand Funk - thank you!

[@shaqmac1458]

Wow so happy to see your reactions. You guys made me smile. This is my favorite Grand Funk Railroad song Real musicians cannot be beat

[@desireepena6960]

I have never seen a performance that has blown my mind more than this!

[@47tooter]

For a different style altogether try " You lost that loving feeling " Live 1964 by the Righteous brothers . It's close to this good.

[@msmith5121]

This sound is coming from three guys who are 17 to 21 years old and in 1969. When you look at it from that perspective, it's mind blowing!

[@richc4605]

Guys I haven’t heard GFR since the 70’s…. A whole bunch of fun and memories ignited, thanks for the ride

[@doberman5126]

I remember coming back off patrol in Vietnam to our bunkers cranking up GFR, smoke some weed and think of home , good times

[@msmith5121]

One of the best live performances ever on You Tube. Any genre...any era.

[@thomasfranco5997]

I remember when my cousin Billy, turned me on GFR. I was 14 years old when i first heard this song. When we would go cruising down Whittier Blvd. in E.L.A. in his Low Rider. We would listen to GFR, Robin Trower, and Slave. When we would play Slide by Slave the Guitar solo we would blast it, while cruising. My cousin Billy is no longer with us. He passed on 10/31/2021. Miss him dearly.

[@atokie56]

The only band in history that was ever kicked off a tour with Zeppelin for being too good.

[@msmith5121]

Truth...pulled off the stage mid concert before LZ coming on....absolutely the truth.

[@brookeshenfield7156]

I saw them with Zeppelin in Seattle

[@joacimfrobom7057]

Really loved your reaction ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️!!!

[@davidmullens7565]

Yep

[@billjonas9902]

That can believe.

[@dickcnormis1444]

You want incredible harmonica listen to Led Zeppelin, When The Levee Breaks, I Can’t Quit You and Nobody’s Fault But Mine…Robert Plant is an amazing harmonica player.

[@ms.dirtybird7779]

YES! still have to do Stairway to Heaven and Kashmir too.

[@pattyestrada6]

Yes! I mentioned “when the levee breaks” in the Skynyrd reaction, but I’ll second the suggestion on here as well.

[@mstewart109]

When the levee breaks. Yeeeeessss

[@msmith5121]

This is one of the top ten best raw live performances on all of You Tube. Absolutely epic...and from a 3 piece band in 1969.

[@paulpipkin3554]

There’s literally no words that can describe that song 🎶 except awesome !!!

[@abmqa]

I Have Waited A Long Time For This! 👍👍👍🎸🎸🎸🎸🎼🎼🎼🎵🎶💥 Thanks!

[@melissawaters2407]

SAME!!! I’ve requested it several times ‘cause I KNEW they’d love it. Definitely DID NOT disappoint. Great reaction! You guys rock!🤘🏻🤘🏻

[@hippiedad]

Back in the day, GFRR was just as big as Led Zeppelin. The fact they're not in the Rock Hall of Fame is a damn crime. Try checking out the song "Black Licorice" by them. You will love it.

[@ganglion101]

Yep. They sold out Shea Stadium faster than the Beatles. It's nonsense they're not in the Hall.

[@joedanis2889]

GFRR opened for Led Zepplin. They were absolutely kicking maximum azz, and intimidated Led Zepplin. Zepplin knew they couldn't follow that performance so their manager insisted that GFRR stop playing. They refused to stop, and Zepplin turned off the power to the stage.

[@cginsane22]

What?!! They're not!!!! News to me. That's insane. And an insult! 🤬

[@donfette5301]

@@joedanis2889 🤣🤣

[@joedanis2889]

They are not in the Hall of Fame for political reasons. They had many complaints about their manager who was supposedly only giving them $300.00 a week to live on and many other complaints. GFRR got pissed at the manager months before his contract expired and fired him. The manager sued, and was awarded somewhere in the range of 40 million. You can make the best music in the world, but if you step on the wrong foot (music industry bigshot), your chances of getting in the Hall of Fame go out the window.

[@jamesyeatts5706]

Grand Funk was a TREMENDOUS band. One year Rolling Stone magazine named them the greatest band of the year. They had one of the all time greatest album names of all time: E Pluribus Funk! Be sure to catch Closer to Home and We’re an American band. I really hope you do some JethroTull, my favorite band of all outside of Led Zepplin. Try Aqualung and Locomotive Breath by Tull.

[@kevinkoch6900]

This group needs to be in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. Sold out every stadium in the 70'ds.

[@SusanJohnston]

I guess they are in Michigan hall of fame, I thought it was national. Think so. ❤❤

[@kevinkoch6900]

@@SusanJohnston Cleveland is where the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame is.

[@Ray1969.]

Another great fact about this song was that Mark Farner was 20 at the time of this performance, Don Brewer (drummer) was also 20 and Mel Schacher (bassist) was 18. This performance got them their first record deal.

[@switchfoot8702]

This is my favorite music video ever!... GFR is the real deal with real musicians and real talent!!! Unlike today, they are awesome!.. you forgot thee bass player with his excellent playing and sound! Love these guys!

[@ronkrupovich7152]

Saw them a few times in the early seventies. So full of energy. A full-body experience. So much fun. And this band, of all bands, should be in the Rock N Roll Hall of Fame!

[@mikedi8614]

Absolutely it’s all political why they are not in the RRHall. It’s Bullshit period . All they did back then was Kiss the asses of the British Rock Bands! GFR paved they way for all other American Hard Rock Bands!!Their live shows were second to “None”! Our American Band. 🇺🇸

[@rigelmoon9030]

Fuck the R&RHoF. They're just another commercialized waste of time like the Academy Awards.

[@williammccullough2466]

If you dig gritty, you gotta check out Steppenwolf: Magic Carpet Ride, Born to be Wild, or one of my personal favorites, Hey Lawdy Mamma...John Kaye has one of those distinctive voices that once you hear it, you'll be able to identify it...

[@janster3000]

Don't forget Hey Laudy Mama, Here to There Eventually and Sookie Sookie Sue. Love Steppenwolf.

[@diceportz7107]

@@janster3000 The Pusher

[@randybaker6042]

Congrats. You got it more than most. American power trio pounding it out. You will love Some Kind Of Wonderful.

[@wpawson]

I can't believe this song didn't win an award when it came out. You see it live amazing. non stop delerium.

[@ThePatriotPoet23]

I have seen them live three times .... first time was at the LA Forum in 1971 ... I was 20 years old then .... MIND BLOWING

[@achuthramr5767]

Well I was 17 when these guys came out.. southern India Madras..MARK DON & MEL I had that LP for a long long time ..the late 60 ies thru the 70 ies was the best part of BH Western music..dozens of bands & singers...what has happened after that I won't know..😂😮😢😅

[@bikertrash64babe]

some kind of wonderful---the loco-motion also a listen to by them :)

[@shannonbarnes1157]

Please check out "We're An American Band" the drummer sings lead on that one. Love GFR!

[@RayBay.1960]

😮Im 63 now. I was 12 years old when my neighbor's 17 year old sister was playing Grand Funk Live in her room. I came in and asked her who she was listening to. When she told me. I became a rock n roller instantly. This was the band thst made me become a drummer.

[@gordie225]

This is quite possibly the best live rock and roll video ever produced.

[@VanceBarbour]

I saw these guys at Madison Square Garden in 1974 and they KICKED ASS! And they are really loud live too!

[@philcatalano3128]

I was there too! It was my first concert ever!

[@harysmith1024]

I wondered when you guys would get to this one. One of the best rock songs ever. Next one to play is We're an American Band. Love from Australia xx

[@stephen3727]

One of the all great rock ‘n’ roll, funk bands. Love, Grand Funk Railroad.

[@thedanburyfairracearenahis3095]

A time long gone, but never forgotten... There will never be a time like the 1960's to early 70's.. Glad I lived it!!! You both nailed it on your reaction and comments on this one!! ******

[@robertlockhart3122]

Don't Wait..... Do Grand Funk "We're an American Band" ASAP It's a classic.

[@janarainwater3537]

My husband is a huge fan of your channel. He’s not the most advanced with KZbin so he’s asked me to request that you listen to “Sylvia’s Mother” and “Carry me Carrie” by Dr Hook.

[@dougieyou]

great choices, love everything they do especially Carry Me Carrie or Cookie and Lylia or anything really by them.

[@kathy2122]

They should do the version of Sylvia's Mother on the houseboat.

[@guacomolio]

I’ve been a fan of this band from childhood, my Dad would blast their records from our ridiculously big home stereo speakers. My Dad passed away a couple of years ago and I listen to this song in particular to rock out like he’s still with me

[@uhplumber5962]

Most people came out of their concerts saying I can't believe there were only three members in that band! Mark Farner has been my favorite musician since the 60s. I'm 70 yrs old. Thanks for the flashback!

[@briangroboski4751]

They sold out Shea Stadium in less time than the Beatles did. When this video was made, Mark Farner (guitar) was 20, Don Brewer (drums) was 20 and Mel Schacher (bass) was 18. "We're An American Band" "I'm Your Captain/ Closer to Home" "Some Kind of Wonderful" "Black Licorice" "Mean Mistreater" "Heartbreaker"

[@realamerican5813]

Do you realize that this song is 52 yrs. old? lol I was just starting my teenage years. What a great time to grow up!! Thanks for the memories! ROCK ON!! Jeff

[@forrhs8430]

I HAVE ALWAYS loved GFR.. the "I'm your Captain" song is mind blowing as well! They are in my top 5 groups of ALL TIME!

[@michaelboismier1863]

Thank you for grooving to this! I love seeing young folk experiencing this Trio💓 In 1971 my Band took 3rd place in a band contest playing their music🎶🤙

[@Ray1969.]

Some other GFR songs to check out are We’re An American Band, Footstompin’ Music and Some Kind of Wonderful.

[@DianaJG8]

SOOOO WANTED "I'm Your Captain"!!! 🤷‍♀️ 👏👏👏 Mark Farner!! 👏👏👏🔥🔥🔥

[@karencarson6847]

Two of the original band still tour. I saw them last year and they were AMAZING !!

[@vincentdarrah]

The lead singer, Mark Farner is now a Contemporary Christian Musician

[@lauriesandt5371]

I had a CD of his christian songs..... don't know what happened to it. Maybe I should dig around the house 🤔😊

[@bluetopguitar1104]

He's a very interesting guy, he's done a lot in his life. He got cut out of the band by the other 2 guys some years ago. Uncool!!!. I'm not a religious person but I have to tell you, Mark Farner is a really good guy and to me, he has a lot courage too.

[@davekriz7019]

Yes he's is and very inspirational. Praise God.

[@dln59]

Still touring and playing all the GFR songs he wrote. He is a devout Christian, but Mark's still rocking.

[@gallegaeyes]

What kind of a Christian is he now? Catholic? Baptist? Methodist? Pentacostal? Anglican?

[@johnschofield9496]

I love to watch you young folks reactions when you discover Grand Funk. 50 years on and I STILL react like you are. Greatest band in the land, and yes, it IS Mark Farner singing, with Donnie Brewer on drums and Mel Schacher on bass. As for the harmonica. So glad you love it like I do !!! BTW, these guys are now in their 70's and still rockin' !!!