Poll: What is your pick for the greatest opening line of the 70s?

@rogerdeahl9629

Жыл бұрын

Carry On Wayward Son.

@stephenbrown4211

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Tear drops on the city, Bad Scooter searching for his groove-Tenth Avenue Freezout Edit: Greasy slicked-down Groovy leather trim I like the way ya hold the road Mama, it ain't no sin-,Trampled Underfoot

@davidlaw689

Жыл бұрын

Hello? Is there anybody in there?

@williambenner701

Жыл бұрын

Besides Hotel California, I would say the opening line from Someone Saved My Life Tonight from Captain Fantastic And The Brown Dirt Cowboy. "I remember those eastern lights muggy nights, from the little room down stairs" you should do a episode on this song Adam, it has a great backstory!

@MyName-pl7zn

Жыл бұрын

The screen door slams Mary's dress sways, like a vision she dances across the porch as the radio plays

In 1977 my parents had broke up, Mom was raising three kids on her own, working as a cashier. Every Friday was payday, and she would bring home a new 8-track. Eagles 71-75 Greatest Hits was played virtually every day for the next 10 years. Thanks Mom for raising me right, Eagles fan for life. 🎸 Love you Mom, miss you everyday ♥️

@sidneyvandykeii3169

Жыл бұрын

@PROFESSOR_OF_ROCK0 suck it scammer

@thomasbenson523

Жыл бұрын

Esteemed Professor, two things, Eagles were wise enough to evolve from album to album. The rise of of Frey and Henley as songsmiths of the first order certainly gave the band a lasting appeal. They succeeded in a large way where Poco did not. Also, you are so good at pointing out how music is the soundtrack for our memories. My childhood memories are accompanied by the sounds emanating from a cheap transistor radio that played into my ears and was recorded by my heart, and I hit the playback button regularly. Keep up the labor of love.

@davegenske8973

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video. I also agree with Dad

@norcalsportsguy

Жыл бұрын

God bless your mom!

@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980

Жыл бұрын

So amazing! Mom raised you right.

I miss the 70's. Now, I'm in the 70's again. I'm getting old. Eagles and Jackson Browne and Linda Rhonstadt. My favorites!

With " 'Take it Easy', The sixties are over and the seventies have begun." Your dad nailed it.

I don’t know if you’ll see this, Professor, but my father passed earlier in the month this video dropped, and crazy enough Take It Easy was one of his favorite songs. I remember being a kid listening to my dad play it on his guitar, and eventually learned guitar myself to play it too. Thank you for breaking down the history. I would have shared the video with him if he was still with us.

As a Flagstaff resident, thanks for making sure our amazing town got its due for its role in this incredible Jackson Browne song. You misspoke-flagstaff is 60 miles to the west (not East) of Winslow, but all good...this was a great episode, as always. Browne deserves more credit than he gets in the songwriting world, and segments like this help give him his due.

@tomst.antoine7742

Жыл бұрын

Yes, I caught that misspoke as well.

@kevinb3812

Жыл бұрын

Good to note it was a Flagstaff girl who was slowin’ down to take a look at him!

The idea of Frey and Browne both living next to each other in the same building has always blown my mind. What are the odds of unknown talents on that level moving in next to each other? The other thing that blows my mind is that Jackson wrote Doctor My Eyes at 18 yo. He must have a wise old soul.

@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980

Жыл бұрын

It’s AMAZING. No wonder this song was hugely influenced by Browne. Doctor My Eyes is over 50 years old now. Still timeless.

@jstnxprsn

Жыл бұрын

@Anna Trail Hi Anna! How are you doing, sweet one? Doing pretty good myself. Been treating myself and my wife to some bargains during the Black Friday thing. It's always nice getting new things, right? LOLOL - Jstn

@jstnxprsn

Жыл бұрын

@Anna Trail Sending you my best thoughts to win those daily battles. Money is always a bit tricky for us, and as the new year approaches so do my big bills for each year, but at this moment we had a few bucks we could spare so we upgraded some small appliances (microwave, coffee grinder, toaster, etc) while everything is on sale. I even scored a really nice smart TV for a song 🎵. LOLOL So, our day to day is generally more pleasant right now. For that I am truly grateful, as it's not often that way. I hope things go that way for you. Happy Holidays!!!

@debbie4503

Жыл бұрын

I loved LOVE Dr. My Eyes!

@SmallSpoonBrigade

Жыл бұрын

Probably a lot better than you'd expect. When you get into these sorts of professions the world is a lot smaller than you'd imagine. I remember in a previous career, it only took me a few years to meet just about all the major players in the entire state through various events. And when you're talking about musicians that are just starting out, there's a limited number of places where you're going to be able to go an soak up the new music being made.

Jackson Brown is such an important part of music history and is often overlooked. Without him we wouldn't have the music that we all enjoy so much today. Great show as usual Adam.

@ProfessorofRock

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Erik!

@baneverything5580

Жыл бұрын

Jackson Brown allowed Stevie Ray Vaughan to record his first album, Texas Flood, in his studio. So without him we wouldn`t have that album either, at least in its current form. Maybe not at all.

@Terk131

Жыл бұрын

@@baneverything5580 It's amazing how things happened that most know very little about. Without these "events" the course of music may have been different. I Love these kinds of stories.

@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980

Жыл бұрын

Love Browne!

@jamie49868

Жыл бұрын

JB has long tentacles that reach all over the 70's and 80's. People know his songs but have no idea about his influence and reach.

Every time I hear any Eagles song... I'm instantly back in my dad's Ford!! Riding around with him, going camping and learning to drive in that truck at 13 years old. Three years later, he had converted his pickup into a flat bed. Needless to say this song quickly became my favorite for cruising on Friday or Saturday nights, when dad would let me borrow his truck to go to the Loop. Even though it was the 80s, I was a true 70's Eagles girl, driving a flatbed Ford. Thanks for a great tell on this .. sending it to my dad now to listen. ❤️💕

@jayheinz4624

Жыл бұрын

Love the story! I can relate in many ways,,, and that's great that your dad is still around for you to share this with him! 👍🎸

When Glenn Frye passed away, the "Standing on the corner" foundation, ran a fund raiser and had a 2nd Bronze statue made and placed in the park, none other than Glenn Frye himself. What a fitting tribute to the artists and the forever memorable song!

@ProfessorofRock

Жыл бұрын

Glenn deserved better.

@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980

Жыл бұрын

Great way to honor this icon.

@sammisworkshops3762

Жыл бұрын

@@ProfessorofRock True he very much did, I was very glad to see Winslow do this, I know of no other long term tribute to Glenn, he was super talented

@Dee-1969

Жыл бұрын

I worked at a pizza place in NW Arkansas owned by a couple who were close personal friends of the Frye's. They mentioned being at the Frye's house, I jokingly said, "who, Glenn Frey" and they answered actually, yes.

As a person who has road tripped through the entire western US over the past 25 years, and who has stood on a corner in Winslow, Arizona, this song is an absolute staple of every road trip playlist I've ever created. Probably a top 20 all time rock-pop song in my lifetime.

Every time I hear an Eagles song, time stands still for the length of the song. Recharged for the rest of the day.

J.D. Souther doesn't get enought notice for the amazing music he wrote. Love him!

Thanks for this. My Dad was a big Eagles fan. Today would have been his 76th Birtthday. He passed in February this year, Miss him a ton! Happy Birthday Dad

Adam's sheer joy when he quotes lyrics can totally make my day.

Imagine being the guys who gave him a ride and witnessed the writing of that song. They spent hours with an absolute legend. They had stories to tell!!

What a great time to be alive in the history of rock! The best was growing up in the 60's thru the 80's!

Woke up this morning, with a wine glass in my hand-Frampton

Hats off to your dad, Professor! Now we know where your gift of sharing the stories of the songs comes from. It’s in the genes - and FROM THE HEART. Keep on Rockin’, Brother!

I really like the story, especially those young guys helping each other. The American spirit of helping a neighbor, even if that neighbor is a new friend who lives 9 hours away.

I have been an eagles fanatic since 1972. Still am. Took my grandkids in Nov for the 50th anniversary of Hotel California. They love them too. I want only Eagles tunes played at my funeral.

I met Jackson Browne a few years ago after he played at the Lummis Festival in LA. My uncle was in the band for that show so we got to go back and meet Jackson. He was such a gracious guy. He talked to my two young teen boys for a good 5 minutes or so about their own music when they told him they played guitar. He showed such interest and encouragement they have never forgotten him. Just a classy thing to do when you have a bunch of people around you after a show trying to get your attention

Great piece Adam. Your dad must be smiling down on you, mighty proud of his son. You touch more lives in a single episode than many might in their lifetime. Keep up the amazing work! Cheers from Canada.

All I can say is, I miss the the 70’s, the music that is. I didn’t know it at the time but I was lucky to be there.

My favorite song of songs!!!! RIP Glen Frey..🥲🦅🎸🎹🪕🥁

During a cross-country vacation before I got married, I actually stood on a corner in Winslow, Arizona. Thanks for being there for me more times in my life than I can count, fellas. A forever Eagles fan ❤

I’ve seen Jackson over 50 times and hosted him for a private show for 100 friends here in Cincinnati in 2016. I think he’s up there with the finest songwriters of all time. I put him up there with the likes of Dylan, Springsteen, etc. His catalogue is amazing. The album Late for the Sky is epic. And, he’s a super nice guy.

@danniepainter3521

Жыл бұрын

Late for the sky is my all time favorite album. Every song on it has just amazing lyrics. Totally underrated album in my opinion.

@benjaminmorton9436

Жыл бұрын

The Late Show of that album is a masterpiece. Jackson is an American treasure. Still good, too.

@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980

Жыл бұрын

I wish I knew him personally.

@cjcurtis8944

Жыл бұрын

LTFS is the greatest album of all time IMO. I was born in ‘69 and literally raised on his music. He’s always been my favorite and always will be. Finally made it to that corner in Winslow in 2021, a major bucket list item. I was sad how the gift shops made it more of an Eagles song and gave little bling to JB.

@deirdre108

Жыл бұрын

@@danniepainter3521 Agreed. It's #1 for my 'desert island ' records. I still remember how I felt when first hearing that album. "Keep a fire burning in your eye........."

Great opening riff and line. "Been driving all night my hands wet on the wheel the voice in my head that drives my heel"

@Dilberts_Dogbert

Жыл бұрын

I lived this one😎

It was JB and Eagles that lead me not to want to play an Instrument, but to write and sing songs. I’ve written over 400 songs and have been singing professionally for 40 years. I can honestly say that those two gifts were inspired by the words of Take It Easy, Witchy Woman, Doctor My Eyes and Running On Empty. Inspired to tell stories of people and places, I developed a king sense of observation that has made my life’s journey special and rewarding. Our lives are never as boring as we may think, when observed by a writer and paired with melody.

I think I’m probably about your dad’s age. I agree with his assessment. This song still resonates with me. At the time, it evoked a sense of freedom and the road. Now it’s surreal nostalgia.

You'll never do wrong listening to any classic rock while on a hammock in a Sunday afternoon. Eagles, Bread, and so many other rock bands of the '70s are so great to listen to

@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980

Жыл бұрын

Plus Steely Dan, Chicago, Doobie Brothers. Great stuff.

@robertburke5354

Жыл бұрын

And America

@lovly2cu725

Жыл бұрын

LINDA RONSTADT

Dear Professor, I am 77 years old, never paid much attention to any kind of music except maybe the Beach Boys and the alike in the late 60s. but Now that I am old 77, rock and roll, heavy metal, electric guitars, crazy vocals have caught my imagination, damn even classical. You (and a few others) skillfully and passionately explained to me what music is, where it came from and the price paid by the people who made it alive. This is weak but, Thank You!

Thank you, I have never seen the Eagles in concert, but I have seen Jackson Browne in concert 4 times and heard him sing Take It Easy

"Lighten up while you still can, don't even try to understand." I fall back to this line on many occasions. Jackson Browne is a well you can keep going to for consolation.

@ProfessorofRock

Жыл бұрын

He's a master poet.

@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980

Жыл бұрын

That line resonates with me so much. I have difficulty doing this sometimes. Next time I’ll just listen to the words of the great Jackson Browne.

@hbofbyu1

Жыл бұрын

@@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980 Jackson can paint a picture and a setting with his words that is unmatched in any music I can find today. If you aren't familiar with a lot of his work I would suggest listening to his acoustic versions of "Sky Blue and Black" or "Shape of a Heart" (also the acoustic) where he can put more emotion behind them. Same goes for "All Good Things".

@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980

Жыл бұрын

@@hbofbyu1 All great songs worthy of breakdowns by Adam. We rightly recognize the Eagles but not Jackson Browne. We should change that.

@cjcurtis8944

Жыл бұрын

@@ProfessorofRock would love to hear you do a breakdown of his Late For the Sky record.

I'm so sorry for the loss of your dad, Professor. You honor him and his legacy when you tell these great stories of your discussions and his influence on you. I was born in '63 and it sounds as if he and I were of the same era (I'm near the tail end of a set of 8 sibs). What's funny from my perspective is that you look too young to remember the eighties! Thanks for all the great back stories and for taking me back to the music I grew up on.

@jojospeechy4848

Жыл бұрын

amsterdamsal-Ditto. Prof. Of Rock is so young. I always feel like he's my age when sharing his love and respect for the music of my generation. Love this channel. Always does a great job!

@crissdrums3975

Жыл бұрын

Your wasting your time leaving a comment for the professor- he doesn’t respond or comment on this channel

@LQOTW

Жыл бұрын

@@crissdrums3975 Not true.

@markmcbride8071

Жыл бұрын

@@LQOTWagreed… he has, several times with me.

I am 60 years old, and have been an Eagles fan for 45 of those years.

It's so awsome that you had that relation with your Dad and were able to talk with him about the music you grew up with him. I didn't have that with my Dad, he's still alive ( I'm 61, he's 93 ), we talk about his music, Big Band Era, European and Spanish songs. It's still cool but with my generation 70s and 80s music at least I can listen to you and the great stories, thanks.

wow this is a great story to know. music is food for the soul so keep it going or we will starve and fade away in the wind,take it easy is one of my faves. this channel brings deep forgotten feeling to light when i look back and smile for the most wonder years of my life. thank you its is priceless. Adam looks like you had an Awesome dad .lucky

Hi Rock Fans. I went to Winslow a little over a month after Glenn passed away. It was a Sunday morning, at the beginning of March. People were there already standing at the corner taking pictures. For me it was a Bucket List Moment. "Take it Easy" has been one of my Favourite songs since the '80's. Also a Great Road Trip song.

@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980

Жыл бұрын

Wish I was there.

@VoiceOfReasonXXX

Жыл бұрын

A friend of mine from high school made the sculpture that's "standing on the corner".

One of my favourite musicians of all time, his songs instantly give me nostalgia. "Somebody's Baby" and "Running on Empty" are probably my favourite tracks of his.

@ponzo1967

Жыл бұрын

I can't hear Somebody's Baby without thinking of Fast Times at Ridgemont High 🙃

@DanielNewhoff

Жыл бұрын

@@ponzo1967 somebody's baby has Fast Times written all over it!

@ProfessorofRock

Жыл бұрын

Somebody's Baby is in my top 50 of all time.

@ProfessorofRock

Жыл бұрын

Right?

@ProfessorofRock

Жыл бұрын

Great scene.

Ahhh, that tribe of LA singer/songwriters in the 70s. Jackson, Joni, the Eagles, CSN... seriously amazing stuff. Jackson rarely gets much coverage. Thanks for this one. And your dad sounds like a guy I'd love to have known. He's out there somewhere, and really proud of you :)

@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980

Жыл бұрын

So many legends in the 70s.

@lynby6231

Жыл бұрын

Wasn’t Bob Seger also a close friend of Glen’s and on that scene?

@whitebirdification

Жыл бұрын

@@chiefline7084 she was hanging with the gang when she moved to California. She was the goddess of the group. I believe Fountain of sorrow was written about her 😀

@alexsmart5452

Жыл бұрын

Fleetwood Mac?

Can you imagine being the mechanics in Winslow, or Buckmaster and friends, knowing they were involved with the creation of that massive hit? And telling friends for decades that was the case, and they say, "Sure you were, bud, sure you were..."

@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980

Жыл бұрын

You’d attract a lot of people.

@frommatorav1

Жыл бұрын

As long ago as that was, he may not be alive. I'm not hoping that, I'm just saying...

I'm a boomer, in the late sixties and early seventies my parents religiously turned popular music off, whenever it came on the radio. They were adults during WWII and I was born twenty years later. Eagles were one of the very few bands that were allowed to be played. I don't know how but I love music, I have worked at a touring venue and seen many bands. I love live music but hate the stadium performances. The theatre I worked held 2500 people, everyone could see the performers. If you go to a concert and have to watch a screen, stay at home. I have to agree with your Dad, this song does mark the start of the seventies and the end of the sixties. I love your work, keep on going.

@jayheinz4624

Жыл бұрын

I agree with you about the big screen.. 🎸👍🐦

I was there. July 1973 at the Paramount Theater in Seattle, Washington to see Jackson Browne in concert. I talked my date into smuggling in my portable cassette recorder under her dress and I bootlegged the concert. A child of the 60's I have been grateful for the best ever era of music to witness first hand.

For 50 frig'n years, "Take It Easy" has been on my Top 10, but I never knew that Jackson Browne was the genesis of that great tune. I travel past Winslow on my way to visit my daughter several times a year and it "ALWAYS" triggers thoughts of the Eagles and Glenn Frey - to the point that I stage "Take It Easy" to play as I approach Winslow. I'll continue to stage "Take It Easy" through my travels, but now I get to add your story and Jackson Browne to my internal sound track as I'm "running down the road..." Thanks Prof. Who says you can't teach an ol 'dog a new trick or three.

@phatphat7089

Жыл бұрын

There's a show on hbo called laurel canyon it actually shows them working on that song together! Great show two or three parts all about the music scene back in them days!

@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980

Жыл бұрын

Have you achieved perfect timing as you drive past Winslow playing this song?

@allanfranklin9615

Жыл бұрын

Have you never heard Jackson's recording of Take it Easy? A little different arrangement, you should check it out if you like Browne.

As big and as popular as this classic song is, I'm surprised I've never heard about Jackson Brown's road trip that inspired it.

What a great episode! Jackson Browne, Credence Clearwater Revival, Santana, Glenn Frey, The Smiths [LOVE "How Soon Is Now?"], Prince, all favorites of mine! Jackson Browne always makes me think of Bob Seger, another Rock Legend that I'm a huge fan of. And I agree, Jackson Browne is an amazing, talented storyteller.

I was 12 - in fact, it peaked on my 13th birthday. It was the 1st song I actually pooled my allowance and spare change, went to the record store and bought the 45. The 1st record I ever bought. It hooked me the 1st time I heard it.

@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980

Жыл бұрын

One lady told me that she remembers buying the record for Take it Easy immediately after hearing it on the radio.

Thanks for your honoring your dad - that was very nice to hear. As a late Boomer, graduated HS in ‘76, the Eagles and America were THE BANDS that defined my experience. Yes, Lynyrd Skynyrd was key, too, but it is the Eagles early stuff that awakens my somnolent immortal youth hiding in the recesses of my mind.

I'm a singer songwriter, and I play a lot of solo acoustic gigs. Take It Easy is one of my "go to" tunes, because I know beyond any doubt that I can pull it out and and everyone, I mean EVERYONE will be singing along. One of the great American songs! And I loved seeing Glen Frey with his California Jam T-shirt.... I was there!

@leoborganelli

Жыл бұрын

That's freaking awesome man!

Mid 1980s I was working in a mall bookstore in Amarillo Texas. One guy who worked with me had the last named Souther. Come to find out, his son was famous, J.D. Souther. John was very proud of his son and his success in writing. It was great to hear the thing in this video about J.D. and brought back memories for me of working with his dad, who was very well versed in everything literary.

1972 Las Vegas Convention Center, Eagles opened up for Jethro Tull's "Thick as a brick Tour". In Vegas , We hadn't even heard the Eagles yet, couldn't even find an album the next day. But, for my Birthday, May 28th, My best friend Howard Jones bought me the Jethro Tull Album, as it was new as well. Take it Easy was one of the first songs I learned on guitar. It's a Fun Song and everybody Loves to sing Along. Thanks Adam....As Bob Hope would say, "Thanks for the Memories."

"Take It Easy" is certainly one of the best songs The Eagles ever recorded-Great backstory!

The power of music is never underestimated. A true legend in his own right, and a prolific songwriter no matter the case!

@ProfessorofRock

Жыл бұрын

For sure. Love his work.

@RC32Smiths01

Жыл бұрын

@@ProfessorofRock Yeah!

@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980

Жыл бұрын

Totally agree! A legend.

I teared up at the end when you reminisced about your dad. Great relationship!

Iconic American Road song. Fills me with mobile joy for memories alone. Keep those wheels 🛞 turning.

You presentations are spot-on! Jackson Browne gets my vote for best opening line with, what I call the PTSD Anthem, Doctor My Eyes.

It's hard not to feel good while listening to Take It Easy. Great feel good song.

@ProfessorofRock

Жыл бұрын

It's such a care free feel good song for sure.

@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980

Жыл бұрын

A calming down song for when you’re so frustrated and stressed out like I was today.

I was 12 when I first heard that song. Listening on a console tv radio the size of a couch. It was the first warm spring day and we had all the doors of the house open. No rewind button

Eagles greatest ever and this was one of several reasons why.

Eagles, Jackson Browne, Warren Zevon, and Linda Ronstadt dominated my ears the summer between my freshman and sophomore years in high school. My older brother introduced me to all of them. It was my fondest memory of a summer ever. It was that transition from a geeky freshman to the first steps of manhood. I will always love this music. Linda did so many covers of their music, and each had a hand in the other’s it seems. Sharing backing vocals on the other’s albums. I didn’t even know it then, it was just music we listened to that summer. Your videos always take me back to a time, and they are always good times, even when they might not have felt like it when they were happening. I love that you and your dad talked music. My dad and I talked very little growing up, and I wish we’d have had something to talk about. Peace Professor! Keep this great content coming!

That was the song that hooked me. At 13 years old it was my first 45, and later the first album I purchased. What a time to be alive.

@garymore446

Жыл бұрын

I was also 13 when this song came out. Eagles was always and will always be my favorite band. I plan to go see them live in Tampa March 28th 2023. Glen fry will live on in our hearts forever.

I hope your kids realize one day soon that their dad rocks 👍

Your comments about your Dad tug at my heart. I remember at about 4 promising my Mom I wouldn't listen to the Beetles! At 91 Mom has long forgotten but it made listening to the Beetles a guilty pleasure to this day.

Hotel California was my introduction to Eagles...but Take It Easy is my favorite. Didn't know that Jackson Browne wrote it...and the story behind is fabulous. Take It Easy is always one of the first tracks I put on my play list when doing a road trip. Just sets the mood to calm down...get there when you get there...and enjoy the adventure. Thanks Professor for the story behind the music.

@ProfessorofRock

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980

Жыл бұрын

It is their signature song, but most people overlook Take it Easy. It’s one of my favorite songs that the Eagles did. The best songs for calming down anxiety.

@MaynardCrow

Жыл бұрын

I always hated Hotel California. Love Take it easy.

From their rich catalog of terrific songs, "Take It Easy" has always been my favorite Eagles song. It was their first major hit that launched their careers as they became the most successful American pop band of the 1970's. The song "Take It Easy" also made the town Winslow, Arizona famous through its lyrics. Great song.

@ProfessorofRock

Жыл бұрын

Right on all accounts!

@cozmicpfunk

Жыл бұрын

it's amazing to learn the stories about these legendary songs- I imagine what being in Laurel Canyon was like back then with all these incredible musicians and songwriters! So much good music from a time where people really lived the ideal: "Take it Easy" :)

@jagatiello6900

Жыл бұрын

Despite not being my favourite Eagles' song, Take it easy always reminds me of the Knight rider's first episode and also of a fan from the Hell freezes over DVD showing a picture of her "standing on a corner in Winslow, Arizona". Being more a fan of british rock myself, I think the 70s started with the Beatles' desintegration but (imho) they 'officially' began with two records from 1971, the Rolling Stones' Sticky fingers and Led Zeppelin IV. Great one Adam, btw.

@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980

Жыл бұрын

Such a great song. Reminds me of traveling through the major American highways as a little girl.

@joeuser633

Жыл бұрын

The Eagles were a pop band?

I was 13 in 1972 and was a budding rock fan. As my taste and love of music grew, Jackson Browne was always one of my favorites. I got to see him in NYC in the 80s. Those were the good old days…and the music was amazing! Thanks for doing this show. I just subscribed!

Awesome song I actually got stranded in Winslow Arizona And sung that song all week

I have deep affections for this song and group. I listened to their greatest hits over and over in 1984-86 on my walkman as I rode a train back and forth from college in Miami. Its such a vivid memory and it never leaves me but transports me back every time. Thank you for the story behind this great piece!!

I think the greatest line isn't one line. It is the line that hit you at that right moment and kept you looking for more of that moment. So much music brings you there, that I don't know if I could point to just one line.

Not every KZreadr can make me laugh and not every KZreadr can make me cry. You my friend can do both. Kudos.

so nice to hear you speak so fondly of your dad. thanks.

Man! I not too proud to say your commentary about you and your dad made me tear up! My dad and I played in a band when I was a teen in the 70's (covered many Eagles tunes). We seldom got along for very long at a time before ticking each other off... but there was no one else in my universe that I could talk about music to like I could him (ALS took him in '91). Fantastic job talking about the song and the Eagles legacy!

Jackson is a great story teller,his tune running on empty was my theme as a teen keeping the gas tank filled. Take it easy was the gateway song to the seventies and the era of the Eagles so your father nailed it. We felt the same way at that time.

I discovered the Eagles in the late 80s and instantly fell in love with their music. I have all of their albums, and my top three are One of These Nights, Hotel California, and Desperado. These are magnificent albums. From Journey of the Sorcerer, Take It to the Limit, Lyin’ Eyes, Doolin-Dalton, Certain Kind of Fool, Outlaw Man, New Kid in Town, Hotel California, Life in the Fast Lane, The Last Resort, and of course Take It Easy, they have made some of the coolest songs I’ve ever heard. Rock on.

In June 1972 I loaded up my yellow Chevelle with all I owned and left the East coast for the rest of my life. As I crossed the George Washington bridge, under a bright noonday sun on the fateful trip, I still remember hearing "Take it easy" on the car radio. I thought I was headed to Arizona and the song felt like an anthem. But on July 3 my engine blew up outside Ft. Morgan, Colorado and so began the rest of my life. It's been over fifty years now and that song on that bridge is a milestone in my mind and heart.

My husband and I made a pilgrimage to “The Corner” in April 2021. Lots of fans of all ages were there getting photos of themselves at the corner. A souvenir store blasts Eagles music out in the street. We had great fun in Winslow!

@ProfessorofRock

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That is awesome!

@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980

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I now want to travel there.

@brianmorisset4489

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Visit the restaurants there, they have great food

@Gizathecat2

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@@brianmorisset4489 yup! Enjoyed lunch at a cafe with a view of the park on the other side of the mural.

@cjcurtis8944

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Made it there in July of 2021 with my daughter. A big bucket list item. Was just sad that it was mostly presented as an Eagles tune. JB should have a better presence there in the gift shops.

There is no doubt in my mind that this is one of the greatest of all youtube channels, and stands as a great justification for the existence of the website. Consistent high quality of subject matter and the inside track on the music that moved us through our lives. I've been a fan of Eagles since the late 70s - since I picked up an ex-jukebox 45rpm copy of Hotel California with New Kid In Town on the b-side. I got married, and divorced to eagles songs, with Peaceful Easy Feeling and Tequila Sunrise becoming my own soundtrack. Me, along with tens of thousands of guys of my generation. But if you want to talk about a great lyricist, try Elvis Costello "Don't tell me you don't know what love is - When you're old enough to know better - When you find strange hands in your sweater"

@OffRampTourist

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Armed Forces is one of my favorite 80s albums.

@frommetoyou1981

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"You were up to your old tricks in chapters 4, 5 & 6!"

I love seeing the picture of you and your Dad. I miss my Dad so much too.

Drove through Winslow AZ with the windows down and the song blaring... Singing at the top of our voices on my drive cross-country with husband of 2 mos. Recall it forever! Hands down wins!

Wonderful homage to your father! One I can particularly relate to. I too, recall hearing Take it Easy for the first time. Ironically, my father hated rock but found that song almost enjoyable. He loved the banjo riff at the end. A band that transcends music genres left their mark on history and will always be one of the greatest of all time. I also love the influences of artists who are not nearly as notorious (Jackson Browne) but we’re such a dominant force in the industry. Jackson reminds me of another massive talent whom I feel was always underrated and that would be George Harrison. But that’s another story. Great video!

@ProfessorofRock

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Thanks! You know your stuff.

@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980

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Such a nostalgic song from the band that screams America.

Once again you blow me away at the depth of your knowledge of behind the scenes of Rock & Roll songs I guess I should not be surprised when someone has a passion for something it comes through in there work!

Sure. This content resins with me. Just when I prepare in my mind, my comment on the song, the Professor whips up a memory from the backroads of his mind that touches the "father and son moments" of his heart. That love is what resonates to all of his listeners, and it's what makes me sit back and say "Wow, that was a spiritual feeling. " We never knew your dad, but we sure feel as though we did. As if we were in the same room. God bless.

In 1977 my parents had just moved from a large city to a much smaller town (in Ontario, Can). I made several friends, who were also guitar players, who turned my ears to the likes of Eagles, Jackson Browne, Eric Clapton and many others. Boy, did it turn my head. I was fortunate enough when the Eagles did their "Hell Freezes Over" Tour to get great seats (17th row - floor) to see them in Ottawa. It is without a doubt one of the best concerts, if not the best, I've ever seen. I consider myself extremely lucky to have grown up in the late 60's and 70's to catch some of the best music in the world. No one can take that away from me. Rock on..... rock on man. (I expect to be buried with one of my guitars.)

Always have loved this song! I actually sang backup with some buddies of mine when I was 17 to this song. We got into a bar by saying we were part of the band. The door guys made us go straight to the stage and fortunately my buddies started playing “Take it Easy”. I can’t sing at all and was pretty messed up, but we can all sing backup to this legendary classic! Thanks for the trip down memory lane and keep doing what you do Adam..

@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980

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Because the harmonies are irresistible. No doubt classic.

Appreciate your heartfelt comments about the discussions you had with your Dad when you were growing up. I can relate both as a son and as a father with my own son. Now he entertains and educates his circle of friends with his Spotify subscription. He enjoys playing DJ whenever his friends get together. Keep on Truckin' Professor.

I love so many of his songs. Great memories from back then when I was much younger!

I bought the 45, with money I made from my paper route, just shortly after I first heard it on the radio! I have NEVER gotten tired of hearing it! Have a great day!........................... NICHOLAOS of TIME

I live 8 miles outside of Winslow!

@ProfessorofRock

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Serious? Have you ever taken your picture at the corner?

@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980

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Cool! What is it like? Is it a big tourist city? What are your favorite attractions?

Hard to argue against Take It Easy and Eagles in general... knowing the volume of sales associated with their albums and Greatest Hits collections. Truly a defining song of a decade and genre. Hope to make the pilgrimage to that corner one of these days. Cheers

I've been to Winslow, AZ: "The 60's were over and the 70's had begun" -- brilliant.

From 1971 to 1985 Jackson Browne and Glenn Frey produced so many songs that defined American Folk/Country Rock. Great song too. Winslow Arizona would never be the same. Thanks for this story, Professor. Keep em coming!

@ProfessorofRock

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Will do!

@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980

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The dynamic duo of American rock.

I saw the Eagles for the first time, back in 1974 at the Boston Garden. They were the opening band for the Allman Brothers...

@ProfessorofRock

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What a show!

@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980

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Love both bands.

Great show . I agree with your dad on that. Great song. Graduated from high school in 72. Remember those great days and that song brings back memories.

I love your comments about your dad. I had a great dad, too. He was big band, however. I love that too!

For a country song, one of the best first lines is from Clint Blacks’ “Killing Time.” …You were the first thing that I thought of, when I thought I drank you off my mind…

@ProfessorofRock

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Love that line!

@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980

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It’s a great line.

@dtw63

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I saw Clint Black years ago in concert. Opened for Alabama. Outdoor concert. The crowd was really enthusiastic and I remember Clint Black saying “ Y’all’s raising some heck tonight!” Great concert.

All GF & Eagles accolades aside, Jackson Browne (much like Dan Fogelberg) is a criminally underrated and overlooked lyrical wordsmith and composer. FWIW: My Fave JB LP is 1980's 'Hold Out'.

@ProfessorofRock

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I agree 100%

@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980

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He’s amazing.

First day of 1979-80 school year. My best friend and I were juniors. She had the Eagles' 'Hotel California' on the car stereo as we pulled into the parking lot. Engine off, we crossed the lawn passing the group of picnic tables, and some freshman had a HUGE boom box blasting 'Pop Muzik' by M. The frosh were doing the robot and wearing flashy bright clothes. Nan and I looked at our mostly denim outfits and back at the garish freshmen. "Nan, I think the 70s are over." And so they were. We graduated, left home, got MTV, and our own garish wardrobes. The Eagles stay forever cool though.

Your dad was right, I was there too, and this song turned the corner on the previous decade. A whole new feel to music! I was at Target last month when this song came on, and a stranger and I were singing along to it in the pharmacy aisle. It not only gets better with age, it’s ageless.

@jayheinz4624

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I like that !!👍especially the part about saying in the pharmacy along with the song!!🎸😀🐦

That's a fantastic analogy "where the 60s ended and the 70s began " The song that introduced us to some of the predominant sounds with a carefree spirit of don't let the thoughts in your head trip you up and take in the moment. Great story behind one of the most iconic songs of Americana, great deep dive professor!

@ProfessorofRock

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Well said! Thanks My Name!

@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980

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Exactly! The 70s did not really start in January 1970, a lot of songs at that time were recorded or released in 1969! Take it Easy has such a great message, about not letting a bad thought ruin your whole day. Just take it easy, take in your surroundings. Breathe.

@MyName-pl7zn

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@@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980 I love how this song can paint a picture of imagery

@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980

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@@MyName-pl7zn Of driving your car through Route 66 and stopping for the scenery along the way. That’s what it makes me think of.

@MyName-pl7zn

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@@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980 I have never been on route 66 but have always wanted to