Joe was a madman back in the day. We're lucky to still have him.

@benzell4

2 жыл бұрын

Right on ! ‘Tearin’ up hotel walls’, and whatnot🤑

Joe Walsh took the Eagles into new territory....he fit in and improved them, all at the same time. What an artiste!

When Walsh and Felder played together it was magic.

@freethinkersaredangerous1524

3 жыл бұрын

@Jethro Tull Absolutely

@melodymakermark

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah, it was so good it made Henley jealous.

@dantwomey4215

3 жыл бұрын

Must have been intense to witness.

On the smoker you get tour in 70's.. We had the keg in the tail gate party before the concert... After the concert we stayed in the parking lot ... About 3am when everyone was gone we were still partying... A limo shows up and its Joe ...he partied with us after his show ... I'll never forget it...

@stopthephilosophicalzombie9017

3 жыл бұрын

"Life's been good to me so far..."

@dantwomey4215

3 жыл бұрын

Great stuff!

Some people thinks he’s a little too crazy, but I have always loved Joe’s style. Thanks, Fil, for one of the greats❣️

@adamwatson6916

Жыл бұрын

If he was a little less crazy his music may not have been as great or as unique . His personality comes through in his playing..

@billhutchison7078

9 ай бұрын

Just like I said before, I never said I was as good as him but yet you can’t comprehend that I admire him and his work, so you must be judge and jury about him?

@lastone783

9 ай бұрын

@@billhutchison7078I’m sorry, but where did that come from? If I made any comment to a post of yours( which I can’t find), I apologize, and if I did and it offended you, that was not my intention. I’m no one’s judge and jury and don’t recall any comment that implicated I was. I hope this reply of yours was for someone else and not me. Again, I sincerely apologize. Friends? 🤝

Joe Walsh is the most deliberate guitar player in history - i.e. he pronounces every note with such conviction that it becomes literally irrisistable.

@seansturgill4869

Жыл бұрын

I agree. Glenn Frey said that no one compliments a vocal line like the way Joe does. Carlos Santana is very, very similar. Much less shredding, even when it sounds like shredding, and much more precise playing. In truth, Joe's masterpiece song The Confessor has a wonderful guitar solo where Joe blows a note. He admitted it and it's glaring, but he kept it in because it sounds like he's pushing the boundaries more than he makes a mistake. I love that honesty from someone who is so emotional and still technical in his playing.

It’s amazing to me that these songs have stayed relevant for 50 years. When I was a teen this tune came on FM radio (new then) and friend cranked it up and yelled, “this is a great song!” I later met Joe and he was an avid vintage guitar collector. He was recently seen racing around the slopes in Aspen, CO with Ringo Starr and their families hanging out at Christmas. I always loved the percussion break and guitar work in this one.

Seems like such a good guy. So glad he survived the substances. Thank you, Fil.

Heard a radio interview years ago, and someone (artist? producer? can't remember) was talking about what a quick study Joe is, when working studio sessions. Play it for him once, play it with him once, record it. True talent. Even though Barnstorm is one of my favorite albums, Joe broke my heart when he quit the James Gang.

Joe is a legend ,great player,and always with a sense of humour,doesnt take himself too seriously,and great live ,had a tough time over the years ,but still going ,and as good as ever.

Heavens no Jimmy Fox. You’re not a failed musician. You were a STAR ever since you were with The Outsiders.

@Shad0hawK

3 жыл бұрын

The James gang was actually named after him, one of the best drum performances ever was "walk away"

@seansturgill4869

Жыл бұрын

Jim Fox is such a rudimentary drummer. I mean that in the most technical sense. He's not just jamming. He has trained himself in so many incredible foundational skills (Snare Drummer's Practise Rudiments is the exact name of the book where these come from. Yes, practice with an S) . He is so fluid with his fills and his funky beats, but put him up against a metronome. Real drummers are fascinated with what he does. He was still fantastic in the James Gang post Walsh as well. Check out the instrumental James Gang song Pick Up The Pizzas if you need proof. Even without Walsh, that song keeps you hooked and there's no vocals. I believe the late great Dominic Troiano was the guitarist during that version of the James Gang. Joe picked Dominic to replace him. Jim Fox is so solid. I was in a James Gang cover band just after high school and I just got a text from the guy who played drums for me 20 years ago in that band saying he saw the James Gang in the Taylor Hawkins tribute concert (Jim was Taylor's favorite drummer) and wants to play again. I'm a massive Joe Walsh fan and he learned to love Jim Fox from the way he had to listen to what he did in order to get it right. You know if you are looking for a drummer and they know who Jim Fox is, then they will be funky, liberal with their fills, be showcased just by showing up, and stay in the pocket the entire time.

I liked your demonstration.. I am a visual person and I get it. Wow. I can’t do it but I loved it.

Stevie Nicks has called Joe Walsh the love of her life. And she's had many loves. Stevie wrote 'Has Anyone Ever Written Anything for You' for Joe.

@johnbrady1211

2 жыл бұрын

I believe she wrote it when inspired and saddened by the death of Joe's young daughter. Its worth looking up. I already did a long time ago. I ain't wasting any more time doin it again.

@Kwolfx

2 жыл бұрын

Joe Walsh once described Stevie Nicks as "the good witch" who helped save his life when he was at his lowest.

@buixrule

Жыл бұрын

They solo toured together. Walsh opened up for her. It was in the early 80's. Saw them at the Meadowlands in NJ.

Jim Fox, one of the most underrated but best drummers you’ll ever hear. Check out the James Gang song Walk Away for some really impressive drumming.

@Lockemeister

Жыл бұрын

yes, i was just looking at Jim's work in the video at The Beat Club in 1971.

@cygnusx-1318

Жыл бұрын

Jim Fox is great. I'm thinking of the James Gang early album "Yer Album." He was just fantastic. I he playing here?

@helmedon

Ай бұрын

My dad is really good friends with him. He taught me how to drum roll when I was about 10 on my practice pad. He's always been a favorite drummer for the active style he has. He recently got the Joe to perform at the Taylor Hawkins tribute show. Cool guy, loves license plates and old metal signs.

Always loved Joe Walsh ,he's playing is like full of laughing energy, always makes me smile ! Thanks Fil for the analyse.

One of the all time greats!

Are You kidding me man? The James gang? Rock on!!!!!!

Was of fan of Joe's ever since I heard the song "Walk Away" with the James Gang back in the early 70s. Joe also produced Dan Fogelberg's Souvenirs album, which I loved. Maybe my favorite Joe Walsh Album was "So What".

@genebrenner855

4 жыл бұрын

Love 'Walk Away" also. Played in a band at this time and we covered "Funk 49" and "Walk Away." So did every other rock band in existence at that rime. Fun to play.

Every time I happen to be screen sharing with my girlfriend and you upload a new video when she sees it pop up she says "Hello, Fil here from Wings of Pegasus!" :D

I can listen to Joe play all day long...saw him play after a KC Royals game..superb..Go Chiefs..thanks Fil

@susanahrens2403

4 жыл бұрын

Chiefs!!!! 🏈❤️💛

@mmccartney6579

4 жыл бұрын

Go Chiefs!! I'm a Ravens fan, and HATE the 49er's!! :)

Joe's so cool.."I don't need no stinkin headphones..you guys wear em if you have to!"

@johnwinger2240

3 жыл бұрын

He even dumped his shoes

That drummer is on point.

@jennycraigadventures3314

4 жыл бұрын

NuclearGrizzly Eh, he’s a failed musician

@NuclearGrizzly

4 жыл бұрын

@@jennycraigadventures3314 I'm sure you are well acquainted with failure.

@jennycraigadventures3314

4 жыл бұрын

NuclearGrizzly Did you not get my joke?

@NuclearGrizzly

4 жыл бұрын

@@jennycraigadventures3314 Did you not get mine?

@jennycraigadventures3314

4 жыл бұрын

NuclearGrizzly Nope

Hey! Number 1!! Always liked Joe with the James Gang. Walsh was comfortable being “loosey goosey” with either lead or rhythm, his having fun was always out front.

@davidcantwell2489

4 жыл бұрын

Hey... Look at the time signatures... =^>

@sacluvsBM

4 жыл бұрын

If by being "goosey loosey" you mean smoke a lot of marijuana and hashish the yes, absolutely.

@rexskiles6896

4 жыл бұрын

@@sacluvsBM Don' forget he ran for governor of Kansas as a write in.

@paulacorreira3943

3 жыл бұрын

@@rexskiles6896 Did he really?

@bobjamer8956

2 жыл бұрын

@@sacluvsBM Joe was supposedly a heavy vodka drinker back then. He's one of my all time favorite artist :)

I've been waiting for this one. James Gang Rocks, thank you very much.

I love Joe Walsh. I'm learning guitar and, some day, I will understand what the hell you are telling us, Fil.

Joe, Failed Musician shirt, Cow Bells, Hot backup singers, Fill's live Stream tonight, and a demo by the Professor giving us a great Fender Guitar demo, It's going to be a great day, Jeff in LA USA

Oh yes,Gorgeous Fil,I like it ! was dancing over here having a good time,stopping to enjoy the scenery of this beautiful British guitarist/hot teacher💋❣

Back to some old school goodness - very cool. Rock! :-)

Joe Walsh is one of my all time favorites due to being all encompassing. Thank you for pointing out this tune. Insane tone and technique.

I always loved Joe, hes just fun but this man has some real tear jerkers as well. Fine heartfelt songwriting and a voice that is clearly his own.

Thanks Fil!! Enjoyed the demonstration! love Joe Walsh!!

Drummer's shirt is fantastic. Great analysis Fil. Love me some James Gang.

Really, really enjoyed this analysis! Thanks Fil for your demonstration input!

James Gang was my introduction to Joe Walsh. What I think of Joe's technique is he never looks like he is working on it. I looks like he is so comfortable with where he is going on the fretboard. Effortless and having fun. It is a joy to watch him. It took me years to get the sound as you described with the continuous strumming and muting strings. When you play it right, you know it immediately. Thanks for the review and the guitar playing section. Nice to know I had it right.

John Entwhistle made a album called To Late The Hero and Joe played on all songs on that I think and John played on Joe's albums also ..Joe even played with Ringo's All Stars band and played on Ringos last album ..He is very well liked by all in the business . Joe's style of slide playing definitely makes him my fav in that category ....He just knows how to get the right mood and style out of every song he does.. Have you seen the vid I Can Play Than Rock and Roll ? He is even a great comedian

My all time favorite song to play drums on is WALK AWAY. That song will never get old. Love James Gang.

Yea! So freakin good! The most underrated Eagle.

I've always loved this song! It's great seeing your review! I like how you put in the history!

Love this song! I've heard it a million times, but I never realized for some reason that it was Joe Walsh... that just made it better!

I left NYC when I was 38 in 1998. First stop was New Orleans for 2 years. 2nd stop was South Florida. Just north of Miami is a town called Hallandale. There’s a Horse racetrack there called Gulf Stream. It was one of three tracks in a 20 mile radius. To entice patrons to come gamble and bet on horses they would put on concerts. They would have great bands there every Saturday. I saw Cheap Trick, Grand Funk, Steppenwolf, Bryan Adams, and Mr. Joe Walsh. I was 40 by the time I saw him live. As a teenager Rocky Mountain Way was like an anthem for us. I’m not sure what took me so long. From the 1st note until he said thank you and goodnight, he just nailed it. One of the best singer, song writer, and amazing guitarists of all time. A true professional. Thank you Fil, Your choices in every genre are spot on. Joe Walsh is no exception

Those chicks on backing vocals..straight 🔥

A great guitar player who never gets the credit he deserves. He makes it look easy.

I am constantly amazed he is still alive. Thanks Fil.

Great explanation of Joe's technique! An underrated guitarist for sure.

The entire rock guitar world owes Joe Walsh.

Great performance by the James Gang. I'm a HUGE Joe Walsh fan and can listen to him all day (and night!). 🎸

LOVE JOE , HE WAS A WILD MAN THANKS FIL GREAT

Isn't Joe Walsh great? He just looks likes having fun all the time. Funk #49 was one of the very first songs I ever played with a band in about 1972. And you gotta love the backup "Hippie chick" singers!

Love Joe! The technique, the attitude, the guitar style & feel and those unique vocals that make Joe Joe! Great player great original vocalist. A true classic artist. In my touring days in the 70s and 80s we did 75 % original material, selecting our cover material carefully. A lengthy Funk 49 was one we covered that always blew the crowds away. Been a huge fan since the James Gang and his GREAT inventive solo stuff..that classic Joe sense of humour! Fantastic analysis Fil! Thanks! 🎼🎶🎵🇨🇦

I listened live on the radio back when . You explained this process so good . Joe is great . Thanks

Greetings Phil and that’s my favorite song by Joe Walsh🎸🎤👍 I also want to let you know to my friend that I have been spreading your name around to my celebrity musician friends on Facebook and Twitter and encouraging them to come to your channel because I have let them know that it’s the best all around musical channel on KZread🙌

@bigbow62

4 жыл бұрын

@Well done Jim, I've been hear every night for 2 years ! ✌😎 ( Oh BTW it's Fil ....not Phil ) Keep rocking brother. 😎🎸

@jimmaddox2415

4 жыл бұрын

bigbow62 Thanks for the heads up I have never seen it spelled that way so thanks for the correction and from now on he will be known as Fil👍

@mevrammcoyoteV8f150

4 жыл бұрын

I love his song "All Night Long " from Urban Cowboy Movie

@wingsofpegasus

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@mevrammcoyoteV8f150

4 жыл бұрын

@Jethro Tull No..I will thanks

Love that man’s playin and singing. All guitar plays that are good BECOMES. He does the music with his fingers voice body and lips. Which get audience looking at him and Joe making them enjoy too.

Love the dynamics in Joe’s playing...coupled with his layback feel he’s just amazing! One of the greatest rock guitarist of our time! Really cool Fil! Cheers Mario! 😀👌👍

My band! My song! My youth! I really enjoy watching your reactions to the classic groups and singer/guitar players. You always explain things so well, usually pointing out things that I would never have known to ask about but make me understand the music so much better! Thanks again!

Party Joe rockin the house. Love the drummers shirt. Love the guitar work demo Fil.

Joe and the James Gang were awesome,covered some of their stuff back in day including this song,was able to pull it off fairly well,another fine rundown Fil,thanks......ROCK!!....

Great breakdown man! Joe Walsh truly is the full package of musician, singer songwriter and performer. Always love folks that play with a sense of humor about it. Although Joe could get pretty dark....thinking of Confessor. Heavy tune! ✌🏻🎸🎼

@ttomgast1769

2 жыл бұрын

Artists who could have both a sense of humor and a serious side have always been underrated and underappreciated . I love Joe , he always slips an involuntary smile on my face .

Great analysis, Joe 's something else!👍 great talent!

My dream has always been to play a guitar! Even if it was just one song!! I just saw Joe a few months back with the Eagles and he's just awesome live. But here.. your breakdown of his playing the guitar is just top notch! Makes me want to start up trying to play again. Awesome Video Fil!! My favorite of yours by far. I used to have a Telecaster. Again great stuff

Without the muting of strings groove that Fil is talking about, which makes this song totally amazing and wonderful... well, the song would just be named #49. HAHA I've loved this song since I first heard it in high school in 1971. So cool.

Holy crap, he sounds better now than on the original recording. This man was all over the radio when I was a little kid, and I am about to turn 56 in a few months.

Thanks Fil. Amazing video. Have loved Joe forever. Thanks again for all you do.

Saw them back when they were touring to support "James Gang Rides Again." I've always like Joe as a guitar player and lead because he has always seemed to be real, both in his playing and in his attitude towards the music business. Fil, so good to see you on guitar, using that as a visual/aural aid.

So tight! Love it!!! Thanks for this Fil :D

Forgetting Joe Walsh for a moment, since he's been regularly recording and touring all these years, I am IMPRESSED with how the rhythm section of Fox and Peters still has the chops after all these years of not playing, or very rarely! James Fox, the "James" of the James Gang, because it was originally HIS band, is being awfully modest with the shirt that reads "FAILED MUSICIAN". No, mate--you're still one of my favorite drummers with a nice touch all your own!

@jeffjeff4477

3 жыл бұрын

I thought the same, Bass and Drums are on par with Joe. I own the original album, had it since the 70s. Awesome Band. Glad to see JG performing live. How about the back up singers? Nice addition that didn't take anything away from the original track

@seansturgill4869

Жыл бұрын

Jim Fox is such a rudimentary drummer. I mean that in the most technical sense. He's not just jamming. He has trained himself in so many incredible foundational skills (Snare Drummer's Practise Rudiments is the exact name of the book where these come from. Yes, practice with an S) . He is so fluid with his fills and his funky beats, but put him up against a metronome. Real drummers are fascinated with what he does. He was still fantastic in the James Gang post Walsh as well. Check out the instrumental James Gang song Pick Up The Pizzas if you need proof. Even without Walsh, that song keeps you hooked and there's no vocals. I believe the late great Dominic Troiano was the guitarist during that version of the James Gang. Joe picked Dominic to replace him. Jim Fox is so solid. I was in a James Gang cover band just after high school and I just got a text from the guy who played drums for me 20 years ago in that band saying he saw the James Gang in the Taylor Hawkins tribute concert (Jim was Taylor's favorite drummer) and wants to play again. I'm a massive Joe Walsh fan and he learned to love Jim Fox from the way he had to listen to what he did in order to get it right. You know if you are looking for a drummer and they know who Jim Fox is, then they will be funky, liberal with their fills, be showcased just by showing up, and stay in the pocket the entire time.

@impalaman9707

Жыл бұрын

@@seansturgill4869 First of all, I'm glad to see Fox get his due by a younger generation of drummers, because the last generation has completely forgotten about him. And if his style of drumming is considered "bad drumming" by the elitists of the drum world, then I guess I like "bad drumming". I would call it "complimentary drumming", because his style, in my opinion, adds a touch of class to Joe's thrashing chords, and its a nice contrast. Not like Led Zeppelin, where everything is going in the same pounding direction

@seansturgill4869

Жыл бұрын

@@impalaman9707 Dude! Yes! Your comment is total 🔥 💯

Oh yeah.....waiting for this, Fil! Great song. Great band,! ‘Dats a sooo nice’ ☺️

I was ready for more Joe, Fil! Thoroughly loved it,especially your demo. Thanks!

This riff has stuck in my mind all these years

Another great analysis! Keep up the great work, there are so many of us enjoying it!

Thanks Fil! Lots of fun! Loved your demo too!

Thanks so much for this vid. Joe is one of my all time favs fur sure!!!!

Joe is one of the greats. Saw him do one of those "gear" vids a while back where he goes through the process of tuning a new LP. He has a very specific way he likes the pickups and bridge that gets that raw sound (although here he is using strat). Saw him in 78?79? he seemed completely trashed yet...never missed a note or a lyric. I thought the whole being "completely wasted" deal was just a stage persona for years. Found out later, no..he really was wasted. He was just so good he could perform dead on perfect in his sleep.

Once again, you NAILED IT, Fil 🎸

Thanks for another great educational analysis on Joe Walsh and the James Gang. Best Wishes, Rod Duke

I grew up in Kent,Ohio.The James Gang used to play a basement bar called JB's every weekend. This was in 1968. Some great shows.

@donaldheitger6731

3 жыл бұрын

I use to go to J.B's every Sat.

I’m old and from Cleveland. I used to see Jimmy Fox at his kids sports events in Lake County. Great guy. LOL

I have been waiting for you to do this song!! Love it 💙🎸💙

Joe (in my opinion) is one of the most under-rated guitarist of all time. Thanks Fil, keep up the great work.

Thanks for sharing your professional perspective Fil. Such mind-blowing astonishing talent! Also enjoyed seeing you crank out those tunes as well! Killer!!!

I am always mesmerized by such amazing guitarists like Joe Walsh. Half the time I miss the singing because I'm so focused on the guitars. He's just the whole package; singer, songwriter, top notch guitarist. Nothing he ever did was bad. Even when he was completely bashed, he never missed a beat!

Wow, took me back...that track has everything you need from rock and roll

Thanks for playing on this one Fil. Joe is one of the best on guitar. He's got an interesting vocal style also - none like him. He can also tear down a Fender Amp and rewire it, as well as put together an AM transmitter from scratch and talk 300 miles away from his house in Ca. Joe is no dummy...

That intro is still one of my fave guitar bits. Joe is one of my guitar heroes.

I just LOVE Joe Walsh! Funk 49 is the first song of his (w/James Gang) I ever heard, back when I was a senior in high school. And that was about 49 years ago! When the song first came out videos were not very common, so the only image I’d seen of him was a picture from an album cover. Based on his music, I always thought of him as a very serious hard rocker type dude. But since videos are more common now, especially KZread, it’s been great to see him play. The one thing that strikes me the most is how much fun and how funny he is. He always seems to be having such a good time. I saw an Eagles concert from Australia on Axis TV a few weeks ago. And again, he had such a good time playing, singing and playing around, especially with his facial expressions. - Thank you so much for featuring him on your channel segment. I am no musician, but somehow you explain things in such a way that I feel like I’ve actually understood and learned more about the artist than I did before watching it.

@wingsofpegasus

4 жыл бұрын

👍

He and James Gang played in the 1st Texas Jan in 1978. I was a fan forever.

Joes such a great bloke ,loves what he does ,and it shows ,never takes himself ,too seriously ,his backing singers having a good time ,it all helps.

Nicely done. Such a jamming tune. Joe Walsh a legend on the guitar. Thanks for sharing Fil and a great analysis on this vid!!!

Damn fine playing Fil..! well done sir.

We'd go to the beach in my boyfriend's convertible, blasting the James Gangs Funk 49! We had great fun back then. We had the tape just blasting the whole way there and back. I ran into the house in my bikini, and the neighbor told my Mom. Lol! Joe is awesome! Great review as always, Fil! Thank you! I'm still listening in 2023! James Gang was the best!!

He's great live; opened up with The Confessor. Loved it. Fil You are good....rock! ✌😎

@bellesmom238

4 жыл бұрын

HI DARLA , DIDNT KNOW YOU WERE A FAN , GTSY

@darlatidwell9995

4 жыл бұрын

Dennis Lawson Hey,hi Dennis! Gotta love Joe and the James Gang, and Fil's channel! It's all good! 😀

@jennrat513

4 жыл бұрын

Darla Tidwell Caught him 4yrs ago..still so good..fun and funny..👍👍👍🎸🙂

@darlatidwell9995

4 жыл бұрын

Jenn Rat I couldn't agree more!🎤😎🎸...the Joe cool of rock.

@mandycarter1

4 жыл бұрын

One of my favourite songs of all time!

It was obvious with the first album (Yer Album) that Walsh was an exceptional talent. And to me, Fox is the best drummer he ever played with and one of the best of the age. Walsh would never win a vocalist competition in today's American Idol culture. What made him a great singer was his sincerity.

Great seeing Jimmy Fox! Original James Gang drummer.

Joe Walsh is one of my favorites. Learned who he was in 1977 when I was 12, been a fan ever since. Him and Billy Gibbons from ZZ Top are the only 2 living virtuosos I haven’t seen live, unfortunately.

We are so fortunate to have Joe Walsh. Very informative, especially with guitar demonstration, analysis Fil. Thank you!

I saw the James Gang in concert back when they were starting out. I somehow ended up on the front row. One thing I remember is when Joe Walsh used his microphone stand as a slide for his guitar. Thanks for the post.

Joe and friends on top with this number the women are amazing real good energy Thank You

What a great review! Fil your mind really has a way of describing the fine points of the guitar playing. Jeff Allows me to appreciate even more...

Funk 49 was on James Gang Rides Again. Also on that album is The Bomber/Closet Queen which is one of their greatest compositions. Thanks Fil for all the great trips back

This was my theme song for the 70s!! Made loud to be played loud!! Oh yeah!!

Great video, excellent analysis, Fil! Thanks!