Eagles - Hotel California (Live) THE WOLF HUNTERZ Reactions

[@SeaLifeCro]

The drummer was not the only lead singer in the band. They were changing the lead singers depending of the song. And also all of them could play two or more instruments. During the concerts they were switching and they could just pick up any instrument and play. Amazing group of unbelievably talented musicians.

[@seekingwisdom5156]

The band member who took the lead vocals was determined by who wrote the song. They wrote their own music as well.

[@roncypert8255]

Plus they always sounded just like the studio cuts in concert.

[@GandlafTheWhite]

Drummer was not the lead singer, there were a few!!!!!

[@mikedrake5373]

Don Henley the drummer also plays guitar, the guy on the 12 string guitar was ( I believe was Don Felder) and the guy with red bandana was master guitarist and wild man Joe Walsh. 👍

[@davehughesfarm7983]

Most all the guys I made music with can play guitar, bass, drums and keys ..At least a little bit..

[@craigwilson3214]

Classic Eagles. This song will never go out of style. That's how good they are.

[@terryduncan31]

They sounded like the studio version because they didn't have any hi-tech equipment back in the day to mask any mistakes. Raw talent!

[@joshgrant-ti4xk]

The tech was around. They just didn't need it

[@tangemclemore177]

PERIOD!

[@karenj3611]

That dueling guitar solo with Joe Walsh and Don Felder is amazing

[@cornelius8617]

Amazing is an understatement

[@jeffsouthard3153]

People need to remember this song is not about a hotel it's about what the music industry did to musicians in those days

[@jeffsouthard3153]

The bass player is Randy Meisner

[@Coffeendonuts]

Absolute perfection. Best guitar solo in rock history

[@joelanderos23]

@@jeffsouthard3153 randy and timothy chased each other from band to band. randy was in poco and then left to join the eagles and timothy took his place there. when randy left the eagles timothy took his place. lol

[@waynejones5635]

I am glad I was born when I was so I could experience this era of music. This is one of the great rock bands in history.

[@sherryarflin726]

One of the most genius moves ever.......Don Felder and Joe Walsh together......EPIC!!!!!!!

[@erickjohnson2138]

With that duo and Henley's vocals. Doesn't get much better.

[@jeffwarren4938]

And they treated Felder like crap over his political leanings. He was a fantastic talent!

[@sherryarflin726]

@jeffwarrend938, yeah that really sucked!

[@jeffwarren4938]

​​@@sherryarflin726I agree..I love the Eagle's music, but Henley, and especially Frey were complete aholes to Felder. Felder didn't like having to perform at a fundraiser for a left-wing lunatic politician running for congress in California, and he protested, and was a stand-up guy, and told the politician he did not support him (backstage), and Frey flipped out and threatened to kick Felders ass on stage...Felder also was a great businessman, and objected to Frey and Henley spending lavishly on themselves out of the tour income...they showed him the door shortly after. Felder is a virtuoso guitarist, and in the same documentary, he is showing Joe Walsh how to play a part easier...Walsh was/is a nice guy, and he and Felder meshed really well. I can understand Henley and Frey having big egos...you have to have some ego to get that good, but they shafted Felder big time.

[@sherryarflin726]

@jeffwarrend, I didn’t know the story behind his release. Biggest mistake ever. I love Walsh but him and Felder together was mind blowing. I would love to see those two together again.

[@johnrutherford2961]

Every member is a musical powerhouse in their own right. Combined, they're epic.

[@heinleinreader]

I still consider the Eagles to be the first supergroup, as each of the members had a solo career in their own rights. Meisner, Felder, Frye, Walsh, and Henley were each versatile in multiple instruments, each could sing, and each could play at a Rock Hall solo artist level of skill. If they were not an early inductee to the Hall as a band, they likely would have had at least two or three make it in as solo artists as well.

[@peterm4486]

It warms my heart that you young ones are into this! ☺️👍🏼

[@bernardcarpenter6949]

Before auto tune. THIS is musicianship.

[@easttexasnomad5981]

Don Felder and Joe Walsh, two of the best guitars in the business. This has been and is my favorite song of all time.

[@brianmccardel182]

Yes

[@declanflynn2580]

It's not a band it's a supergroup. Truly a once in a universe event. Im glad I got to see them while glenn frey was still alive. Still sucks being only 28 now. I used to think it was cheesy to listen to my dad's musical library. Now i realize just how good it is.

[@geraldjensen6831]

I LOVE watching Joe Walsh in this video...he's in his own world!

[@dwainwilkinson3147]

My wife says that watching them perform this song live can change your life. I tend to agree.

[@caribbeanman3379]

Best electric guitar duo ever!

[@jackregan3414]

Don Felder, the dude with the double neck guitar, wrote the music for this. Such an underrated and talented musician.

[@shopgirl10]

He wrote the melody, but Don Henley and Glenn Frey wrote the lyrics.

[@heinleinreader]

Walsh contributed to the music within the riff itself as far as composition. They were all broadly talented musicians, songwriters and singers.

[@workingman6681]

One of the best songs of all time!!

[@michellacroix587]

I must listen this song a millions time and never get tired of it! This was our music when I was young! I'm so glad to have experienced the Classic Rock music era! And very happy to see you experiencing this music today!

[@JoeKentMagic]

They don't make 'em like that anymore ... LEGENDS.

[@nickwilbers5266]

I'm not sorry for being "old". Born in the late 60's I grew up with this song and the awsome periode of music of the 70's and 80's. Thank you for this reaction and my childhood memories.

[@PromLesbian]

Same here.

[@jamescurfman3284]

Mid-seventies kid here. :)

[@bertpainter8385]

Late 50's here and I'll add the early and mid 60's too. I wish I was old enough to experience the Chuck Berry's, Buddy Hollies, Big Bopper and Elvis Presley, etc in their youth.

[@jamescurfman3284]

@@bertpainter8385 Agreed! :)

[@stevechristy3244]

You aren't that old. I'm at least a decade older than you. Glad you loved the greatest era in music.

[@827dusty]

Don Henley is his name. He went on to a solo career as a singer only, after the Eagles ended, and did very well in the mid 80s with a few hit songs. The whole damn Band was full of talented artists, including Joe Walsh, Glen Frye, and the others. They were truly a great Band

[@frankmerris8821]

still are

[@dazzahoward7104]

Glen Frye is amazing as well. There were so many individually great artists in this band.

[@stevenroby8607]

Believe it or not, there used to be entertainers that actually had talent!! They actually could sing, and play instruments!! OMG!

[@htown1475]

The drummer is Don Henley! Such a fantastic voice!

[@rayc2993]

This is my Era and my generation. The Eagles had so many great hits and had all of the talent needed. Good Reaction.

[@hellokittyx7]

And this is genuinely live! The Eagles are the best live band ever! Mega talents, all of them!

[@jeffwarren4938]

The are one of the best..excellent harmonies, guittar work, and great songs. Pink Floyd, Rainbow (with Dio), Triumph, Foghat, Blue Oyster Cult, Skynyrd, Yes, Journey, etc..were also great live bands.

[@martinelduin2214]

Take it to the Limit with Randy Meisner on lead vocal really showcases the Eagles well. Live version - Capital Centre March of 77 is incredible.

[@allensaunders449]

Great live version.

[@baekdutiger631]

Love his head voice on the belt!!!

[@marthalowe1556]

YES. YES. YES.

[@mattyjay8896]

🙌

[@jeffridgeway7474]

My favorite

[@Jman6582]

Thats all time favourite song 🎶 old school tune 🎶🔥

[@Them_G]

One of the all-time classics. Legendary.

[@waltercobra1566]

the best musicians on the planet

[@marcuswood5975]

America love the Eagles no doubt about it

[@terryhogan327]

I am 73 yrs old, the eagles were and still is my favorite band, my kids (5) were raised on 70s music, so were my grandchildren, and now my great grandkids too) anyways, this band has no equal, there was no Hotel California, it is a serious song. The guitar playing harmony is legend. Play the rest of their songs you will not be disappointed. By the way, I know I am older now, but I was in my mid twenties, when this song came out!!

[@nickiosue6228]

Been to so many concerts, with some of the greatest bands of all time. No one’s vocals were better, tighter, harmonious than the Eagles!! Sick!!

[@robertwalker1803]

Top 5 songs of all time….period.

[@davidhoward5392]

At time when talent was required and everyone was a musician, a time before the internet

[@Cherokeelion]

Yeah its cool seeing them locked in and feelin the music as they complement eachother dueling. Masterclass in effortless music. Almost 50 years ago and I can listen to the Eagles all day long

[@justme2]

9:15 I still get goose bumps watching Felder & Walsh 'bounce' off each other...

[@lucasroth7922]

That whole album was a summer of 76' night drive✌❤🤘

[@christyarnold8215]

I would bet your parents or grandparents grew up listening to the Eagles . Iam 73 yr and this always brings good memories 🎉❤👵

[@danellwein8679]

haha .. your mom and dad .. made you ... during this song ... smile .. great reaction guys ..

[@heinleinreader]

If you guys want to hear these guys blend and harmonize beautifully, try a much more recent entry from the band. They did a song called Sad Cafe and another called The Seven Bridges Road. Oh, and what about what Walsh is doing to that poor 12-string guitar?

[@jasonstinebaugh8447]

Got the pleasure of seeing them live in 01. They sounded EXACTLY the same! One of the best bands in rock history period! Glad you loved it!

[@JBeck33]

Just a legendary song. If you’re a fan of harmonies, check out their version of Seven Bridges Road.

[@jmolony31]

I was going to say the same thing

[@katiedeal6320]

LOve seven bridges, helll yess

[@williamsimmons152]

And then check out Foxes and Fossils, same tune. You won’t believe it.

[@PriestessOfNothing]

Absolutely, to hear some beautiful harmonizing, you need to hear Seven Bridges Road!

[@tomaleshire4145]

Major stank face on the guitars solo!💯😂🤣🔥🤗❤✌

[@terryomalley1974]

When I hear great classics like Hotel California, it makes me both happy and sad. Happy, because the music brings back great memories of growing up. But, sad because it just reminds me of how far the quality of music in general has sunk from the hay day of rock (late '60s to early '80s).

[@joepublic4082]

Yep I couldn't agree more. I mean there were *SOME* great songs & albums after that but they were pretty thin on the ground compared to the enormous volume of great music from the dates you highlight. Oh & I mean across the board from genre to genre whether it was soul or rock or country rock like the Eagles or heavy metal or even punk & yes, even in the commercial world of pop. I know tastes vary but for me the only modern [ish] band who can cut it in the company of the greats is MUSE. They are brilliant both studio recorded or live & their music is/was original & not derivative from past acts & the best live band I watched in the 21st century. Beside that the Red Hot Chili Peppers are a class act but they are a bit more derivative though IMO. Once you past them though I am struggling to find any who stand out as being able to live in the company of those great bands from yesteryear & any that do will surely be derivative.

[@melodyszadkowski5256]

Amen to that

[@freigeistmac7759]

One of the best guitar-solos ever. Thx

[@michaelhaynes6244]

I saw these guys back in the 70s, great concert. Loved your reaction as always. Susie, love your hair. God Bless you kids.✌️❤️🙏

[@christyarnold8215]

The Eagles 🦅 music still gives me all of good memories from 50yrs ago 🧨🧨👍👍

[@827dusty]

The great Joe Walsh with his pirate scarf on his head.

[@kenperk9854]

Well, Joe was running for President in the 70s as well as playing guitar! He would have been been a much better president than that turd-eating biden boy.

[@kenperk9854]

They are at their greatest on 7 Bridge's Road. If you are headed to Panama City, you will cross the 7 Bridge's south of Montgomery, Alabama.

[@kimberlinibambini1988]

Yessssssssss!

[@theubiquejim]

@@kenperk9854 would have made a better president than the draft dodging trump

[@wmgilliland2582]

It's called a Doo-rag.

[@marcieharreld286]

Best concerts EVER!!!🎶🎼🎵🎸🥁🔥🔥🔥🔥🤘🤘🤘🤘 I'm almost 70 years old and music like this is what has kept me young!!! Rock on forever!!!🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘

[@MoviesTubeYou0675]

I love your reaction when you saw Don Henley-the drummer for the Eagles-is the singer to this awesome tune!

[@ruserious9577]

"We are young....No-one can tell us we're wrong!"...lol!

[@williamjones6031]

The dual guitars at the end make it worth the wait.🤩🤩

[@Chuck5653]

I loved the Eagles ALL the time they were together. I am an old Cowboy and remember how much they were made fun of - why? Because their vocals harmonized, and they said they would ALWAYS - as long as they were together - harmonize. MANY said they would never make it...I guess they were actually laughing till the end. Will ALWAYS be one of my favorites for rock.

[@chaosultimamage]

dudes, I fuckin grew up hearing this, I had a shirt from this fucking live show, and I DIDN'T KNOW Don Henley was the singer, cuz I had never seen them. My parents went to the tour, and I just got the shirt. Literally found this out THIS YEAR. Major respect.

[@redcaddiedaddie]

Re Don Henley's vocals: not only does he sound smooth in his delivery, his DRUMMING- the rythm, & ESPECIALLY THE FILLS, are PERFECT, IMHO!!

[@robingainey1328]

The Wolf Hunters The Eagles are my favorite. Listen to more of their songs HotelCaliforia is the best I'm 64 now and I still listen to the Eagles often

[@bobcoulton5323]

Don Felder wrote an autobiography and it's an amazing read. A band always on edge but supremely talented

[@jeffwarren4938]

Yes...Frey was a nut, and treated Felder like shit because Frey was a commie POS, and he hated that Felder was a conservative. Like their music, but Henley and Frey were typical close-minded limousine liberals. I as a conservative I can seperate their musical talent from the idiotic political ideology....lefties can't! Love the Eagles music..their multi-part harmonies were second to none.

[@robjgolde3221]

The bassline in this song is so under-rated. It’s not overly complicated but it locks in with Don Henley’s drumming so well and highlights the chord shapes/changes beautifully. Randy Meisner doesn’t get enough credit.

[@JanetLangdon]

Apparently Don Felder came up with the bass part, but Randy made it his own. I find this version grooves better than recent ones with Timothy on bass.

[@jeffridgeway7474]

“The problem with Randy was that he never realized how good he was.” ~ Joe Walsh

[@mskytube]

You two crack me up! What a fun couple you two are!

[@tomcallahan5907]

I have seen them live 11 times. They never disappoint!

[@nermin-fb5bu]

This is the best song ever and ever and forever.

[@charliemac64]

When he said, "We are young!" I immediately thought of, "Heartache to heartache, we stand...no promises no demands." And then you made reference to the song, too. HA! That was funny. Eagles were fecking amazing live.

[@rdub9767]

😄 Ha!! the young lady dropped a Pat Benatar lyric right into the convo. Kudos!! "...and no one can tell us we're wrong"

[@constantincarstea4870]

Amazing guitar solo, amazing song...

[@ZoeyPaigeLunaPhD]

Thank you Suzie Q for noticing the greatness of my favorite eagle, Randy Meisner.

[@patcurrie9888]

I was 14 or so & this was a MONSTER hit! Take it to the Limit, next pls!

[@kentaroo.7759]

So I'm guessing you're 59 or 60 yrs old now.

[@patcurrie9888]

@@kentaroo.7759 close 58, lol

[@kjr2868]

I saw them live when I was 16yrs old ... amazing concert and just thought this was how was back then! Suffice to say when I started learning the guitar, Hotel California was the 1st song I learnt to play - both lead and rhythm ... those were the days ... just pick up a guitar and copy these Masters!

[@greggwilliamson]

I was 15 when this song dropped. Just getting my "approach" worked out. Grew up near Myrtle Beach, SC. You might say it was a "target rich environment".

[@Amanda_Zamora]

This is one of my mom's favorite bands so my brother and I grew up hearing and singing-a-long to them. ❤💙💜💖💗

[@kevinmarshall854]

This song has one of the most famous and incredible guitar solos ever.

[@dalem8332]

Great Eagles Song! 😎🎼🎵🎶🇨🇦

[@garylagstrom3864]

I met Timothy B. Schmidt-bass player and lead vocals on I Can’t Tell You Why in Sacramento California at Tower records for a book signing he was doing before the Hell Freezes Over tour in 94. His two elementary school teachers were there. Kindergarten and 1st grade. I’ll never forget the look on his face when they surprised him! Fun fact: Timothy was the only native Californian: Born in Oakland and raised in Sacramento!

[@rockerforlife194]

Don Henley. Excellent drummer and singer! The "Hotel California", is the State of California. Very interesting. Dig into it. Keep up the great work, you two! Kudos!

[@jafo321]

You can check out anytime you like, but you can never leave.

[@jackhargrove4275]

I'm 68 yrs. , Your Never to Young. To Learn Ole Things,......Never To Ole , to Learn New Things... 💯✌️💞✨🙏✨ Enjoy Both ya All's Company , Your Both Fun 👍🤣

[@jawosammadennhier7062]

Wow. Simply wow. It is absolutely mandatory for every person who likes or plays music (privately or professionally), just to know this song (well, at least this live version, of course). Like the works of Queen or AC/DC. Whether you like them or not: you have at least to know them. Thanks a lot for contributing to our further education. 😊

[@gordo0449]

Saw these guys on their first North American tour when they opened for Proco Harum in Toronto Canada and they absolutely blew the place away and stole the show. The drummer, Don Henley, is not the only lead vocalist and he also plays guitar. The guy they keep showing with the head band is the great Joe Walsh. R.I.P. Glenn Frey, your talent is greatly missed!

[@TheBham54]

The Eagles was where I first heard the term "Country Rock," Don Henley & Glenn Frey both sang lead, Don Felder was there original lead guitar player and left not long after this tour, when Joe Walsh had joined the band. Great band, dominated the charts back in the early 70's.

[@craigwhip]

Don Felder was NOT their original lead guitarist, Bernie Leadon was

[@TheBham54]

@@craigwhip, my bad, I'd forgotten that he was not an original member. I actually liked the original lineup the best, miss Bernie in the lineup.

[@charlesturner3688]

Rest In Peace Glenn.

[@jeffwarren4938]

Henley, and especially Frey, treated Felder like crap because of his political leanings. Nothing like limousine liberals to be close minded POS. Frey was a complete jerk in life.

[@jeffwarren4938]

​@@TheBham54Felder was a much better guitarist...period..was treated like crap by Frey, and to a lesser extent Henley. Felder wrote the music to this song, and was a virtuoso guitarist!

[@gatulamuasau7448]

Wow love you guys reacting to the eagle greatest band ever assembled

[@gatulamuasau7448]

Aloha love you younger enjoy the 70s am a fan love your timeline keep on rocking and rolling with the change from an ex marine Vietnam era music keeps us alive throughout the 70s love happy thanksgiving and stay safe be ware of your surroundings keep the faith ciaos

[@a.j.patterson4776]

Saw them back in the late 90s. Still one of the best concerts I've been to.

[@Salam_Damai431]

“That song just changed my life!”. Good one, Bro!

[@Hjussila]

Watching your reaction to this amazing performance is really emotional. Thank you!"

[@richardperez9068]

man this gets me misty eyed everytime...in 1977 I just graduated St Brendan's grammar school here in L.A...asked my mom if I could have a graduation party..surprisingly she said yes..we had a very small class of 23 students..2 who went on to form Faith No More..I had my first slow dance to this song..man funny how music makes you remember so many memories

[@doreentowle9984]

The greatest band, glad you two. You make me smile THANKS.

[@paulorobertomariano4821]

I'm 46, I didn't see the Eagles in the 70s. But, I love their songs. Don't worry, you guys are young and have plenty of time to reinvent the classics of world music.!.

[@magnuswettermark8293]

Don Henley is a freakin legend. One of the best singing drummer. Gil Moore (Triumph) is up there too.

[@alliebrown2361]

I thank my mom everyday for introducing me to the Eagles.

[@gatulamuasau7448]

Aloha fam love you youngsters reactions this song came out right after I got discharge from the marine Vietnam era in 1975 and in 1976 this song came out best part about it is i driving from Los angles to San Francisco from LA to frisco is about 7hrs drive i was to be continued stay safe out there in the streets the street is my jungles peace ciaos

[@tonycampbell4982]

They were Linda Rodstat road band right before they formed the Eagles in the 70s.

[@jimfrederick3907]

Saw them in the Cotton Bown in 1975. The Show Had ZZ Top, The Eagles and the Stones. Almost 10 hours total. - $10!

[@todd8414]

One of the few bands who's live songs sounded as good as the album versions!

[@gdo3510]

They sound even better live imo. Them and DMB are two acts that just sound better live

[@thanksmr.obvious6427]

Queen sounds better in live too with FReddie of course not with this shit singer Adam

[@jeffwarren4938]

​​@@gdo3510Triumph is another...watch their '83 US Festival set...epic...Rik Emmett is probably the best guitarist/vocal combo in one guy...virtuoso voice and guitar. Journey as well, and any band Dio was in. Watch Stargazer video when he was with Rainbow.

[@joelspaulding5964]

The looks on both your faces as the intro starts with the crowds...You know. You both KNOW.

[@ekatyawa6714]

This band is of a different breed, mostly all members are singers!!! Very unique..,

[@ZoeyPaigeLunaPhD]

You’re right. I think ALL of them are

[@lesgobrandon9444]

I saw this live . MET stadium Bloomington Minnesota in the rain 1978 . $10 tickets with Steve Miller Band and Pablo Cruz as warm bands . What a show !

[@77ukfan]

For all of old codgers born in the 50's and grew up in the 60's and 70's we were so spoiled musically, because we fortunate enough to have grown up on this music. The Eagles were HUGE in the 70's, I guess you can see why. When you have Don Henley on drums, Glen Frey on the acoustic guitar, Randy Meisner on the bass, Don Felder on the double neck guitar and Joe Walsh on the lead/rhythm guitar who are all great musicians and vocalist individually, but when you put them all together you have an AWESOME band called, The Eagles.

[@davmtu]

The Eagles were great in concert. I saw them in the late 70s.

[@jason42080]

it's the best chill Song while also being a dark morbid song since it's about dying while driving and being trapped/stuck in a type of Purgatory called The Hotel California

[@nicolasarevalo4682]

Hotel California by the Eagles is song they wrote about people going to California and the Hollywood life . So many people go but only few make it there dreams come through .

[@originalsly864]

The two of you amuse me... you've anxious to see them perform live .... but here you are half the time with your eyes closed!....but you said it "you just get lost in the music". Great reaction!

[@LLgirl-nyk]

This was how our era was..good musical groups, live performances and great concerts..you guys should check out Phil collins live "in the air tonight"

[@jameshowland7393]

Hotel California is not about a hotel, but about the high speed Hollywood and LA lifestyle.