One of the greatest live versions of any song ever in the history of the world!!!!!!
@bookhouseboy280
Жыл бұрын
I consider this the ultimate rendition (GFR live 1971): kzitem.info/news/bejne/uW2r2oSsk1-Tpoo
@hectorchavez3405
Жыл бұрын
Unbeatable talent and intensity, they were all amazing , but mark was an all-time great, I know he was still touring recently , and sounding good , incredible.
@davebrau
Жыл бұрын
Incredible band. They remind me of three guys who are determined to win the battle of the bands competition every time they performed.
@msmith5121
Жыл бұрын
Absolutely!!
@heidimoga5857
Жыл бұрын
Yes! How do you feel about Bob seger’s Live Bullet? For me (as a Detroit native), the entire album is FIRE!! I never get tired of it.🌸💕🌸
@davehorton1486
10 ай бұрын
This song alone should have Put them in the rock and roll hall of Fame. It defines Rock and Roll.
@franksalazar6833
4 ай бұрын
Fuck hall of fame
@pcard10
Жыл бұрын
They were from Flint MI, Bass was Mel Schacter, Drums was Don Brewer and Guitarist was Mark Farner. By this point in their career they had sold out Shea Stadium faster than the Beatles. They were one of the biggest bands of the 1970's! Another tragic story of management screwing them over.
@HoldinContempt
Жыл бұрын
I talked to people from that era and what I noticed is alot of corruption in the media not reflecting the reality on the ground. So if you only read Magazines like rolling stone and other music press the Beatles would be the biggest band of the era when in reality they were medium popular based on people who were actual teens and college kids and what concerts they went to. Grand Funk's popularity was more of an accomplishment due to the fact that their concerts sold out purely on word of mouth and the music press hated them and shat on their band in articles. It makes me wonder just how popular some of the modern artists are or whether they are just the ones pushed by the industry that we are told we should be listening to.
@Greg-io1ip
Жыл бұрын
Imagine hearing this in jail back in the day. Or now. Maybe guys might not want to go to jail understanding what this song means. Agony behind bars and it's coming from his guts. Songs with real meaning are easier to get into I would think. They know it's talking to guys who messed up suffering behind bars.
@primaldual
Жыл бұрын
@@Greg-io1ip The song is a cover, I think from the Animals (Eric Burdon) originally. AFAIK Farner and the others never were in jail.
@ringonor4298
Жыл бұрын
@@HoldinContempt you just described it to the tee, best comment I've read in some time.
@rickss69
Жыл бұрын
It wasn't just management...Farner's band mates screwed him over. They sealed their fate and we lost so much music for it. Much like Creedence. They were the best 3 piece band you will ever hear. Other bands feared them.
@neillenet291
Жыл бұрын
Grand funk is the only band to ever blow Led Zeppelin off the stage.
@GeorgiaPeach513
Жыл бұрын
The best 3 man band to ever play ☮️✌️☮️
@DoomsdayIsComing73
2 ай бұрын
Rush has an argument, but I agree, brother, Grand Funk is the truth. They are in the conversation..👊🏼👊🏼
@bustedupgrunt1177
Ай бұрын
ehf'n HUGE sound when live. Saw them 3 times, down in front.
@msmith5121
Жыл бұрын
This is why GFR sold out Shea Stadium in 72 hours with no electronic tickets, no internet, no etc. it took the Beatles weeks to do the same.
@courtneywallace871
Жыл бұрын
Mel Schalker is one of the most criminally underrated bassists.
@vicprovost2561
Жыл бұрын
As is Don Brewer, what a rhythm section!
@claimguy
Жыл бұрын
Schacter
@davebrown5373
Жыл бұрын
Schacher
@Sprenklefish
Жыл бұрын
His tone on Live Album is legendary!!!!
@victorstefanovsky6902
Жыл бұрын
Actually he is still in many lists of the top 50 best bassists .
@jdub9279
Жыл бұрын
Mark Farner is 19 years in this performance. You just need to go into all the early Grand Funk! Goosebumps!!! I’m 66 WF and this still sets eon fire! Total respect for you guys!
@CaryOn11
Жыл бұрын
Probably at least 20. Born 09/29/1948. Show is from 1969.
@markhopkins222
Жыл бұрын
@@CaryOn11 Mel had just turned 18 I believe
@daviddolder7354
Жыл бұрын
Mel had a hit in ‘66 with 96 Tears as a member of ? and the Mysterians.
@CaryOn11
Жыл бұрын
@David Dolder Frank Lugo played bass on the recording. Mel subbed in later.
@scottwilliams8334
Жыл бұрын
70 and this was my little groups band because they didn't look like sissies. Saw them 7 times from 69-75.
@bobsullivan11
Жыл бұрын
One of the greatest live performances ever. Not an an overstatement.
@bookhouseboy280
Жыл бұрын
I consider this the ultimate rendition (GFR live 1971): kzitem.info/news/bejne/uW2r2oSsk1-Tpoo
@theabsorbingman2492
Жыл бұрын
Facts 💯
@msmith5121
Жыл бұрын
Truth!!
@johncanning731
Жыл бұрын
These three guys are outta Flint MI. This is old school Michigan rock and roll..These dudes had so many hits back in the day they were outselling the Zeppelin at one point!! thanks for going here boys!! Peace and love from the old metal head from Detroit!!
@symbiosisai
Жыл бұрын
At their peak they were definitely a better live band then Zeppelin but the reason bands like Zeppelin, Pink Floyd, The Beatles are still huge is because of those amazing, beautifully produced and timeless studio albums
@johncanning731
Жыл бұрын
@@symbiosisai Agreed!!
@dennisholiday1868
Жыл бұрын
@@symbiosisai But you wanted to SEE GRAND FUNK RAILROAD LIVE IN CONCERT. They did not disappoint.
@scottmccullough4267
Жыл бұрын
These guys where 21/22 ,lifelong friends ,and the establishment fucked them good !!! -Robbed them blind ,made a comeback in the early/mid ‘70s . Severely underrated!!!!!!
@Jims_Camera_at_dawn
Жыл бұрын
@Scott McCullough So true. Many bands got the shaft from the record companies. Lead singer for Badfinger took his own life because of how the record companies and managers had robbed them blind. Pete had such talent, who knows the music we were robbed of enjoying. RIP Pete. FOR LOVE OF MONEY IS THE ROOT OF EVIL
@erinevans9113
Жыл бұрын
This is in my top 10 live music performances. Shit is MAGICAL.
@steveg3442
Жыл бұрын
I’ve never heard so much musical talent from 3 guys ever. Phenomenal
@justinatest9456
Жыл бұрын
This is what it looks like when confidence, competence, and commitment collide.
@davidgross990
Жыл бұрын
And being really high
@chiefswife1212
Жыл бұрын
👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻brilliant!!!
@WMalven
Жыл бұрын
Gransd Funk opened for Led Zeppelin in Detroit and completely upstaged them. Zeppelin dropped them from the tour. Mark Farmer - vocals guitar, Don Brewer - vocals, drums, Mel Schacher - bass and they're from Flint, Michigan
@chadheckman2693
Жыл бұрын
Farner not Farmer
@WMalven
Жыл бұрын
@@chadheckman2693 Effing autocorrect. I should have checked that after I wrote it
@chadheckman2693
Жыл бұрын
@@WMalven I hear ya, my friend. 😊
@ringonor4298
Жыл бұрын
My older brother saw GF open for zep and said the exact same thing. He did come home with a shattered tip drum stick from John Bonham. My dad was stirring paint with it for several years after that, until we rescued it from overdosing on oil based paint, those were the days.
@mikemicrael5749
Жыл бұрын
I'm glad I'm old for a couple reasons: the athletes I watched and the music that helped make me who I am. The '60s and '70s were the height of music creativity, when players were virtuosos and technology was just beginning to affect compositions. Grand Funk is an example of what rock 'n' roll shows were like. No disrespect meant for artists today, but when I see a music performance on TV these days, I can't help but think, "This athletic, fantastic dance troupe also has a pretty good singer." Motown artists took onstage dancing as far as taste and sincerity could take it. Fortunately for young people, music from my era will live forever for adventurous listeners like you. There are many, many rabbit holes in the field you're stepping into. :)
@dougieyou
Жыл бұрын
Well said Mike, couldn't agree with you more. No sense trying to compare todays music to the 70's cause it's a no brainer. Just watch a few young reactors react to the "old" stuff and watch their reactions. They all say the same thing: "I wish I was born back then". We had it all !!!
@robertprice6830
Жыл бұрын
I could not have said it better. Miss those days
@bobespirit2112
Жыл бұрын
I have a current band who I’m curious for you to check out. The caveat is you have to forgo judgement of a “gimmick” band. If you can enjoy Kiss or Alice Cooper, then there is no reason not to look past the “gimmick”, and the mostly foreign language, and hear the music - and the music - wow - I think you’ll at least appreciate it if not love it! The band is BAND-MAID Check out their official live performance of: - “Domination” - official live video m.kzitem.info/news/bejne/spivt3eAp2ijjJw Many of us old rockers have gone on to check them out deeper and become Maidiacs. Take care and rock on 🤘🏼🎸🥁🎤🔥🎼🙌🏼😀✌🏼
@Rhiannon011
Жыл бұрын
I'm from same generation as you and I totally agree with you. But to be fair, I consider the 80's and MTV and all the music video's pretty darn good and a unique era also. It was a very positive vibe, the 80's that is..
@bobespirit2112
Жыл бұрын
@@Rhiannon011 Hi Barbara, Have you checked out BAND-MAID?
@dbradx
Жыл бұрын
First you hit me with Side 2 of Animals, and now you're lining up some Grand Funk - come on, how's a guy supposed to get any work done? Seriously, absolutely love this song choice, and I am here for the funk 😁. Peace and love from north of the border.
@joelliebler5690
Жыл бұрын
Lol
@KrakenRob
Жыл бұрын
This is probably in my top 5 favorite live performances of all time!!
@haagatha
Жыл бұрын
These guys were babies playing this kind of music. I wanna be young again 😩
@happymethehappyone8300
Жыл бұрын
Grand Funk Railroad "I'm Your Captain/Closer To Home"
@richardeast3328
Жыл бұрын
Even the mic stand was rockin out.
@tonyapoindexter2781
Жыл бұрын
That lead guitarist is part Native American and Irish. He still plays music and tours today. Mark Farner is the lead man.
@dannymoore6886
Жыл бұрын
They were a couple of years out of high school here. Back then this song was virtually banned due to the marijuana references. It's a rock and roll travesty that they are not in the rock & roll hall of fame. They sold out Shea Stadium quicker than The Beatles did.
@RandyTWA
Жыл бұрын
You guys get it! Maybe the best power trio jam ever captured on film! GFR we’re the real deal!
@darrenherbst5572
Жыл бұрын
The WHOLE RED ALBUM !! Masterpiece - PLEASE PLEASE do it - you guys the best
@deanlayman9200
Жыл бұрын
I agree!
@ringonor4298
Жыл бұрын
Played the grooves off the red album!
@wmomente
4 ай бұрын
Mind blowing performance by all three !!! Spectacular
@roseblake5803
Жыл бұрын
This band would bring the house down every time. They rocked hard.
@olly8
Жыл бұрын
As you rode the GRAND FUNK RAILROAD, your heads looked like 2 bobbleheads bouncing on the ride 😆 Loved your reaction! I DO MISS THE LONG HAIR!
@msmith5121
Жыл бұрын
6.7 million views on YT! Possibly the greatest live performance ever posted on You Tube of any band , any genre...all time.
@williamscoggin1509
7 ай бұрын
When we were in high school around 1973 to 1975 there was nothing better than Grand funk railroad. 👍🏻👍🏻🤠👍🏻👍🏻
@michaelcowan6254
4 ай бұрын
I graduated in 75. I'm still a rocker with fast cars.
@hoovgroov1571
Жыл бұрын
Just seen Mark in concert Saturday and at 75 still kicks ass still has the voice and the moves and killing the guitar. Got a chance to meet him after breakfast awesome and humble
@alexanderromalo7153
Жыл бұрын
I think the fact that the raw blues-based 60's and 70's sound was culturally augmented in so many unusual ways (classical,folk,funk,pop,electronic,soul etc..) makes our generation truly rare if not unique in the history of modern popular music. But you can hear it all for yourselves. Dig it.
@bigjay123
Жыл бұрын
American Band and Foot Stomping Music, 2 more you need to listen to.
@loupeora6013
Жыл бұрын
My older brother took me to see them in late April (29th) I believe at Cobo Hall in Detroit. The opening band was a group called Bloodrock.. their big hit was a song named DOA.. this was his graduation gift to me, just a week before I left for Vietnam at the ripe old age of 17.. great reaction.. I'll never forget it..
@swimlaps1
5 ай бұрын
Thanks for your service, so young! I bought the DOA (45 record) then in gr 6-7. Macabre.
@emilymartinez6961
Жыл бұрын
I have to tell you guys that they were my very first concert, my cousin took me for my 15th birthday and you'll never guess who opened up for them, none other than a young, very thin BB KING!!! Best concert ever!!!! I've never stopped going to concerts after that!! P.S. please play more of them, here's some more to start; " Mean Mistreater"," I'm your captain","In Need",or anything off of their first album 👍
@maryannerazzano7692
Жыл бұрын
My first concert too, think I was 14 ❤
@TheDivayenta
Жыл бұрын
Kind of sad BB was the opener. Such an influential musical giant. I appreciate the tickets for bringing out their blues idols.
@emilymartinez6961
Жыл бұрын
@@maryannerazzano7692, yes! It was the year 1971 and l was 15 , at the fabulous Forum in LA 👍🤩
@davidbutcher2976
Жыл бұрын
Actually it was FREDDY KING. And to the Host, GRAND FUNK was together for I believe 12 Gold albums at least 2 possibly 3 platinum albums, and all of them are still playing live today. Unfortunately not together but I wouldn't say anything about that aside from Don Brewer is a ASSHOLE depriving millions of fans from seeing what we TRULY WANT. GRAND FUNK RAILROAD LIVE. Don unlike pretty much every other band of the 60s and 70s, The GREATEST LIVE BAND OF ALL TIME GRAND FUNK, should be touring. No offense to the singer, guitar ., harmonica and keyboard players you have to have to be in MARK FARNER'S place. There is no GRAND FUNK without MARK FARNER.
@jenniferfoster1692
Жыл бұрын
This to me is one of the best live performances ever captured. Just mind blowing. And coming from only 3 people! Great reaction.
@leeveronie7850
11 ай бұрын
I'm 73 now and I really miss Rock of the late 60's/early 70's and particularly "Grand Funk" .... Bad Ass ... Thank You for playing this .... AND I really appreciate the good things you've said about these guys ... --- Grand Funk Forever !!!
@astroteech
Жыл бұрын
I heard this when I was a graduating senior in high school in 1974 when it had in fact come out before Woodstock. Why there does not make sense. My first true love's brother turned me on to the live album "Mark Don and Mel" in 1974 which satisfied a studio contract agreement but set the level for blues-rock during this incredible era. Show me a group who was equal to Grand Funk! You can't!
@MrBarryb505050
Жыл бұрын
GFR is always a great ride
@davidbooth7778
Жыл бұрын
Another reason to love trios!
@duderanchproductions
Жыл бұрын
Saw them in the early 70's when I was in junior high and my ears rang for 2 1/2 days! Incredible live band. Check out their ages when they made this - will give you a whole new perspective....
@daveman_50
Жыл бұрын
This is based on a prison work song, collected by Alan Lomax, which The Animals recorded in 1966, which Grand Funk transformed. Amazing.
@louremington6975
Жыл бұрын
I was wondering where this song came from. I was pretty sure it wasn't original by them but a great recreation. The part about making, a nickel bag, just didn't seem like music they would write.
@hoganfan924
Жыл бұрын
@@louremington6975 The original version is “burlap bags.” Farner changed it to nickel bags, as the were into smoking pot at this time, but Farner says that he only ever one time went on stage stoned in a recent interview I saw. They were extremely dedicated to putting on the best live shows possible.
@russellmorgan5611
Жыл бұрын
So many bands from this time still heavily influenced by blues and soul led the way to classic rock. Can't help but think of bands like Free when I hear this.
@geoffsullivan7902
Жыл бұрын
The rock n roll party really never ends…..so many flavors to choose from,listen to love n learn.❤️🎼❤️
@keithetherington4824
Жыл бұрын
This the best American rock band ever in my opinion. I grew up in the late 60's and 70's and they are apart of my youth. I got to see them live twice in my youth, great live band.
@barbarasalley
Жыл бұрын
I saw GFR in 1973 at the Mobile Civic Center in Mobile, Alabama. I was 17 years old and already a fan of the band, but they totally blew me away!! One of the best live bands ever and so underrated and unappreciated. They ruled the 70's!! Without a doubt they should be in the Rock n Roll Hall of Fame.
@tonygarzajr.6930
9 ай бұрын
Love you guys reacting to greatness and admitting this band star ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ was different. Much love from above Jesus Christ is Lord blessings 🙏🙏🙏
@billschafer9668
Жыл бұрын
I knew you guys would love this video. Grand Funk is serious funk. Check out the rest of their live performances videos. I had most of their albums on 8 tracks.
@James-vx8ci
Жыл бұрын
Mark, Don and Mel these boys have some great music dig deeper . My brother gave me there first album when it came out, don't remember the year (I'm 68) it was in the late 60 .✌️ps I still have that album.
@modmary3527
Жыл бұрын
Can you really say enough about the Power Rock Trio? From Grand Funk, to ZZ TOP, to RUSH. It’s a winning formula, when you have 3 top tier musicians, all doing their thing, in perfect sync with each other, and I’d say the unofficial 4th member of these bands, is the live audience who Love ❤them. 🤘 🤘🤘
@bobespirit2112
Жыл бұрын
From Cream and Blue Cheer - they were the originators of the power trio, both starting in 1966. Ofc, Cream was the supergroup - made up of legendary musicians with already established reputations in the rock world - particularly “god” Eric Clapton. But both drummer Ginger Baker and bassist/vocalist Jack Bruce were established artists. And then with Cream became the biggest “Hard Rock” band on the planet for their 3 year run 1966-1968. Their farewell concert at the Albert Hall is legendary. Interesting tidbit - future prog-rock giants YES was Cream’s opening act for the farewell concert. Blue Cheer is best known for their version of Summertime Blues. But then Cream did a live version and stole their thunder, but they are still named as an influence by bands like GF, Rush, Triumph, etc - especially on North American bands. Take care and rock on 🤘🏼
@aethelwulfofwessex7152
Жыл бұрын
The Police weren't bad either 👍
@vicprovost2561
Жыл бұрын
The Jimi Hendrix Experience and Cream set the table.
@dennisholiday1868
Жыл бұрын
If you was a garage band just starting up you couldn't start playing like Jemi, Ceam or even Zepp but you could jump on Grand Funk Railroad and many did. Yes in a way it was basic but you damm sure enjoyed playing it. This music will get you on your feet!
@niteowl789
Жыл бұрын
Not mentioned yet, Triumph. Also Hendrix & The Experience were three musicians..
@cspringer333
Жыл бұрын
One time in 70 I saw them at the New Orleans Warehouse. The drummer started his solo, got up, walked around his drums and beating ever part of them, went down to the floor and played the floor while moving over the stage to the mic stands and started playing them, went back down the mic stand to the floor, crossed it and banged on everything that was on the stage before going back to his drums without ever stopping or missing a beat...Awesome!
@anthonyv1719
Жыл бұрын
Best performances - possibly - BUT - you still have not done DEEP PURPLE live on UK TV early 70's in the TV STUDIO doing CHILD in TIME!!!!! Need to see this gentleman!
@robjohnson5872
Жыл бұрын
It's gonna be a great day. Starts off with me seeing this from GFR, and then noticing in the side panel the 2nd side of Animals is ready for me. Great work guys. 'I've watched this from virtually ever reviewer I have found it with. You picked it our right away - the absolute confidence they banged this out with. Three fantastic performances. Sad story how they walked away from it all at the height of their success after being screwed over by their label. Foot Stompin Music might be a good review for you as well - very high energy.
@snakeinthegrass7443
Жыл бұрын
I have to follow @DaveBradshaw's comment about getting something done today. I was just finishing your Animals reaction when this popped up! How the hell am I supposed to get out of the house and do something today with all this fire you're bringing? I can't wait to see your reaction to this one! I know ur gonna love Don, the drummer. Shit you're gonna love all these guys! Let's go y'all
@AirplayBeats
Жыл бұрын
You called it!! Don is THE MAN!!!!
@31wst83
Жыл бұрын
Motor City rock at its finest here!! You kids are listening to some great music...please don't stop! (also good to know you're REAL musicians that play INSTRUMENTS).
@Brandi6666
Жыл бұрын
Hitting on all cylinders 🤘❤️. An American band not even in the rock hall of fame. These cats were huge. Mark, mel and don
@1perfectpitch
Жыл бұрын
Saw them open for Johnny Winter back in the day. That's who you need to check out. "Mean Town Blues" live video. Yes, I'm that old but I saw all the great bands. Trust me.
@thorzzz1z
Жыл бұрын
Wait til they see the live performance of Frankenstein
@hoganfan924
Жыл бұрын
Look up “Tobacco Road” from them. Another one of the best live performances you’ll ever see
@MalamuteX
Жыл бұрын
They from Flint Michigan. :-) Definitely listen to more. I think you may be surprised by their wide genre bending. Couple of their hits here: "We're an American Band", "I'm Your Captain (Closer to Home)", "Some Kind of Wonderful", "Walk Like a Man". Enjoy. Should check out Rare Earth as well. Motowns answer to Grand Funk. :-) It's like Flint vs Detroit. And we all win. Great music.
@olly8
Жыл бұрын
Rare Earth!! That's a time machine😁😉
@janelleyurosky4688
Жыл бұрын
These guys were 🔥🔥🔥 back in the day! 🥰✌
@aramhamparian9641
Жыл бұрын
One of the greatest live performances in rock history.
@charlesphillips3192
Жыл бұрын
They played all their concerts with 100%. They put on the stage. I was lucky to start following in the late 60's.
@actuariallurker9650
Жыл бұрын
The sold out NY's Shea Stadium FASTER than the Beatles...were biggest act in country for about a year and a half. Other hits include "Im Your Captain/Getting Closer to My Home" a double play that needs to be played together. The bassist in this video was only SEVENTEEN when it was filmed. Band had a falling out and the drummer and bassist kicked out the lead singer after long contract battles- he wound up living in trailer park recently. SAD end to a great group
@kecurroj
Жыл бұрын
Saw them in 71' with Bloodrock as the opening act. Great live band.
@t.j.payeur5331
Жыл бұрын
DOA...
@kecurroj
Жыл бұрын
@@t.j.payeur5331 Yep, Bloodrock did play that song. :)
@robdavidson6111
Жыл бұрын
Wow! I saw GFR with Bloodrock during this time as well at the El Paso County Coliseum. Still remember those old fashioned red domed siren lights going off when D.O.A. was being played. Scared the heck out of me. I was 13 years old. HAHa
@brotherbob3569
Жыл бұрын
Loyola Field House in New Orleans. Grand Funk & Bloodrock 71.
@danhall2197
Жыл бұрын
T.J. Bloodrock is a jamming band. Check out Kool-aid Kids.
@vickiconley3638
Жыл бұрын
Man, I miss the 60's/70's music so much. Everyone...get your children musical instruments as gifts.
@willieboy3011
Жыл бұрын
Nobody breaks it down like the Grand Funk, and nobody breaks the bands down like the AirplayBeats. Good observation about being on stage from the musician's POV. Love ya'll.
@realbser1956
Жыл бұрын
Seen this video many times and it never fails to make me smile. GFR were beasts with many great albums and mega hit songs. Per Wikipedia: Over their career, Grand Funk has had 19 charted singles, 8 Top 40 hits and two Number One singles (We're An American Band and Locomotion, both selling more than one million each). The group has now accumulated 13 gold and 10 platinum records with record sales exceeding 25 million copies sold worldwide. I’m partial to the 1982 Live at Budokan, Japan album. The song I’m Your Captain/Closer to Home is a completely different vibe but one you would like. Also, Heartbreaker is great rocker. You looked like you had a lot of fun with this one. 👏✌️
@reesezpeecez08
Жыл бұрын
kecurroj and I had the same experience in 1971. GFR was my first concert and they were AWESOME live. Their live album I got later is great and brings back those memories. I had no idea that I was only a couple years younger than them when I saw them. I refuse to see them now after they screwed Mark Farner years ago, he was the heart and soul of the band. Great reaction!!
@marksimpson1991
Жыл бұрын
Really lovin' your commentary and personal insights. Keep it up.
@uncletom618
Жыл бұрын
Though they are from Flint, MIchigan, we here in Detroit always claimed them as a hometown band, like Bob Seger, and The MC5. BTW, Grand Funk sold out Shea Stadium faster than The Beatles.
@guidosarducci
Жыл бұрын
I read somewhere that this was a live performance for record producers, executives or whatever. It's basically a LIVE demo of the band for marketing purposes. Hence, why there is no crowd reaction. Still an outstanding performance, no doubt about it! I appreciate your reaction(s).
@RogerThat1986
3 ай бұрын
This was a TV performance on "The Show" on PBS (Public Broadcasting), when PBS was brand new.
@jeffrubinelectronics
Жыл бұрын
Truly love your reactions! You do 2 things for me. Revive my faith in humanity, and help me relive how I felt, the first time. Thank you both for both. Brother on the right (drummer), please please speak closer to the mic for us old folk!
@AirplayBeats
Жыл бұрын
I will turn my mic up for you all. Sorry about that
@nonnie2428
Жыл бұрын
“I’m your Captain /Closer to Home” is the greatest song they did.
@johnkelley2201
Жыл бұрын
They are so American that one of their big hits is We're an American Band! I saw them live when they were older, at the Washington state fair in 1997 or 1998, and they still rocked the joint!! 😊
@michaelbrown3128
Жыл бұрын
Your right, they have so much talent it's not about fear, it's about going out and enjoying playing and showing your skills to a live audience! They want people to leave that stadium saying Wow, they blew me away, what a great show!!!! And they were!!!!
@donnielsen154
2 ай бұрын
Thanks for acknowledging how hard that drummer is working!
@rodb9275
Жыл бұрын
This is one of my all time favorite performances. Blows my mind EVERY time.
@mackbeasley526
Жыл бұрын
I saw them twice in 1971, the first time was in Tampa . They played that hard the entire show. They were huge for a while in the early 70's.
@jamesferris4573
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for reacting to this video. I have been waiting for this one. The critics never liked Grand Funk Railroad and they were always under appreciated. I started going to rock concerts in the mid to late 60's and have seen some of the very best rock bands from the 60's through the mid 80's. Grand Funk Railroad, before they added the organ and changed the direction of their music, put on a better live show than Led Zeppelin, the Who, early Black Sabbath and many others in my opinion.
@bobconklin7159
Жыл бұрын
I discovered GFR in 1971 and was hooked for life. If you want a great video of drummer Don Brewer check out TNUC (live).
@KennyCamaro2364
5 ай бұрын
GRAND FUNK Laa and Chee! Another Heavy Rockin Soul band from Southern Michigan brother! Mark, Mel, and Don are the one and only American rock band to release 10, count them, 10 consecutive Platinum releases! GRAND indeed!!
@zylem13
Жыл бұрын
I'm glad you got started near the beginning Of Grand Funk. Like a lot of bands, they morphed. Other earlier songs you may want to try are "Heartbreaker", "Paranoid", "I'm Your Captain/Closer To Home", and "Footstompin' Music". They were delightfully primitive in those days. If you want to really hear them jam, (there's no video that I know of) you must do "I Come Tumblin' ". It's three man ultra-jam Heaven!
@willo8794
Жыл бұрын
I live near Flint. In the 90s Mark Farner & his brother Rick had a band & did shows all over Michigan. A guy who grew up with them organized busses to go to all their shows. I saw them at the state fairgrounds, Pine Knob, Freedom Hill & a few other venues. They rocked ❤
@tonyapoindexter2781
Жыл бұрын
Oh yes! Now you guys are diving into the goody-bag!😎
@kerryknight228
Жыл бұрын
They do a song called Paranoid that kicks ass✌
@GrimrDirge
Жыл бұрын
Oh man you guys are in for a treat.
@mikealthouse7065
Жыл бұрын
I laughed so much at your comments and it was a joy to see the true look of appreciation on your faces. Grand Funk is one of the best. I saw them in concert and they sound exactly the same live.
@msmith5121
Жыл бұрын
Just to clarify...yes they were indeed a three man band for the first couple of years. Their famous video Inside Looking Out was a three man band performance. Craig Frost joined a few years later on organ which Mark Farner played (and still does) quite well previously. The keyboards on Footstompin' music was Mark Farner, while playing lead guitar and he wrote the song as well. Exceptionally talented musician...one of the best front men ever on any rock band. Multi talented...
@ronniefarnsworth6465
Жыл бұрын
From 1969' to 1971' Grand Funk ruled the Hard Rock in America !! Grand Funk was HUGE, a ton of Hits and heavy grooves and very meaningful songs for that period. All Tough Kids from the Flint Michigan area growing up in the 60s, Their manager Totally Screwed them out of Millions of dollars !!!! 💰💵💰💵💰 Check out the many Docs on GF on Ytube !! My older Brother saw them in 1970' Hampton Beach, NH and I was outside on the Beach boardwalk with my parents, I was 11' at the time we were enjoying all the eats on a summer night and the Beach Casino where Funk was playing kept all the doors open and you could hear the show so well !! 👍🎶🎸🥁🎹🎤✌
@Gort-Marvin0Martian
Жыл бұрын
One of the greatest of performances I have ever seen by any group! As we say in Texas; Y'all be safe.
@johncanning731
Жыл бұрын
Mark Farner on vocals and guitar.. Mell Shocker on bass..Donnie Brewer on drums and vocals..
@benridge6570
Жыл бұрын
Absolutely love this band. Thanks for the memories sweet and a little sad. Keep Rocking on.
@itchyandred4131
Жыл бұрын
What a ride......am I right? Killer band you should check out their song " American band" you would dig it ✌️
@darrenmaxwell1085
Жыл бұрын
They two great vocalists! Farner was such a great performer! They’re one of this great bands that get forgotten sometimes. Their 1st 9 albums are really solid and I like albums 10 & 11. They always stole the show when they played in mucus festivals too!
@raydemoll5542
Жыл бұрын
This band should be (many years ago) in the rock and roll hall of fame! You've just had a small taste of what this band can do. Mel Schacher on bass, Don Brewer on drums and Mark Farner on guitar, harmonica and vocals. The band hails from Flint, Michigan.
@Kevonutube303
Жыл бұрын
Great job guys! Knew you guys would love them! They are from Flint Mi. They were all over the area and graced us here in Cleveland as well. They sold out Shea stadium faster than the Beatles. And just so you know, when you do listen to the studio/audio version you'll still see them, in this live version in your head,forever.
@clydevarner5682
Жыл бұрын
Been listening to these guy's every since I was a young teenager in the 70s..... Black, White, it didn't matter what walk of life you were from, everybody was feeling these guys... I'm from B'ham Al. But now I live here in Flint MI, their hometown..Stay about a mile away from that famous GFR Bridge. I wish they hadn't split up. I had most of their original music. They got plenty more jams. One of my favorite bands of all times. They still after all these years 💯💯🔥🔥. Mark Farner, lead singer and guitarist: Mel Schacher on Bass he's a beast: Don Brewer on drums and vocals. They are from Flint Michigan
@Tr1hawaii
Жыл бұрын
I’m glad y’all did the live one on this band…what an amazing jam session! Thanks for the share!
@alldayadventures5418
Жыл бұрын
IN THE OLD DAYS: We would play this tune at sound level 11, and watch the Beers scoot across the table...! Lon + Chi... You guys MUST do Deep Purple MADE IN JAPAN. It is the BEST LIVE ALBUM EVER made.
@riveroracle
Жыл бұрын
I'll be 70 in June, believe it or not, this was my generation's music...on vinyl...
@ronaldvarty592
Жыл бұрын
Grand Funk Railroad Live 🔥 Should be a Must in everyone's collection!!
@bernhardherrmann9230
Жыл бұрын
😊Yeah, dear RONNY 😊!...a n d: ALL THE GIRLS IN THE WORLD BEWARE!!! (TO ME, THEIR BEST ONE!) ❤😊🎉 BERNIE GERMANY 😊
@brenready2277
Жыл бұрын
GFR, oh ya, now we're listening to something special! ❤ incredible song, incredible band, excellent reaction!🎉🎉🎉❤❤❤
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