Felder turned the Eagles into a classic rock band. Plain and simple.

@speedracer2336

9 ай бұрын

And Joe Walsh!

@davidchiarle9307

3 ай бұрын

@@speedracer2336😊zzzzz

They never sounded the same without Felder. Walsh and him together just made magic happen when they played together.

@jamesbowen8960

Жыл бұрын

They sounded like their own tribute band after Felder was fired from the Eagles. Felder was the icing on the cake.

@MellissaBoomeroftheNight

7 ай бұрын

100%

@gib59er56

5 ай бұрын

They are good friends and they brought out the very best of each other!

Don Felder is my favorite Eagle.

@byronmerritt3507

4 ай бұрын

I love Joe Walsh but Felder is, in my opinion, the better guitarist. The most talented man in the band, again in my opinion, is don Henley - but he’s a gigantic asshole.

Felder is woefully under appreciated. An incredible talent who brought a whole new sound to the Eagles. Joe Walsh was the icing on the cake.

@DrLumpy

Жыл бұрын

If you think he's "Under appreciated" then appreciate him more. Seems simple.

@jackieevans8218

Жыл бұрын

I’m

@markd4518

Жыл бұрын

Yes saw the documentary it seems like these 2 were the not the pain in the ass control freaks the other two were.

@Larrymh07

11 ай бұрын

I agree. I understand how Frey and Henley were the terrific song writers but Felder, Walsh and their fabulous Bass players spiced the songs up and made them great!

@gib59er56

5 ай бұрын

I think guitarists (me for one, and you too I think) know how talented Don is. The twin attack of him and Joe (my favorite guitarist and the reason I began playing in 1980) was pure magic. They really bring out the best of each other.

Without Don Felder the Eagles would never have become that band & that song would never have seen the light of day!

@gib59er56

3 ай бұрын

I agree 100% man. I never liked Frey in the first place, and the crap they put Felder thru was absurd. Try that shit with Joe Walsh and he would just laugh at you and walk without looking back.

@in2livinit

2 ай бұрын

Jus my 2 bits guys, but I think Hotel California would have been another song, maybe even sold & made popular by another artist. But it is too unforgettable to just disappear. Many great songs by great artists, started as mere warm up exercises. Like Dust in the Wind, KANSAS. Know any legendary others ? EVH ? Slash ? Bernie ostensibly didn't feel bitter nor pushed out by his friend Don. He always wanted to play different music, not Rock. A different Eagle wanted to be a "rock star" and stepped on his own brothers, just to try to make himself look bigger. Since the day Don Felder was pushed out, him and his cousin big shot, ended the "Eagles" after The Long Run & turned a legendary band into an echo tribute, for 40+ years now. Vince Gill & Joe Walsh are the unusual & true glue that holds the band together. Even Deacon didn't want to stick around the Toxicity of DH, who has now been caught lip syncing his own old studio tracks. "Heaven & Hell" indeed.

@gib59er56

2 ай бұрын

@@in2livinit Yes the DH lip synch is sumpin elst ya know? I am talkin funny again, lol. You have made a great couple of statemente and some I agree with and others I am not sure. Gaddamn that band has baggage!

@in2livinit

2 ай бұрын

​@@gib59er56 fire away Gib, I don't comment on KZread to be a know it all & yell at clouds.Have my thoughts on things ya, but I want to hear more & learn more about what musicians and musicologists think. This sound byte ( pun ) shoebox we've all been shoved into, and I'm offended Keybd Warrior syndrome stuff sucks. Shoot me down, tell me what you think, I'm all ears 👍🎶🎸✌️

@gib59er56

2 ай бұрын

@@in2livinit No. I will not. You actually made me think of the hypocrosy I tend to deal in. I have always said what is wrong with people is that they treat music like a sport. There is nobody keeping score here man. Music should be felt and loved by those who like a certain type and it makes for a variety of tastes and keeps chugging. But I do fall into the trap I condemn others to, by engaging is dumb stuff. Thank you for being a voice of reason and a kind voice it is. I will not fire away. I salute you man.

Don,and Randy,my favorite Eagles.

@whitleydenise5482

3 ай бұрын

Agree 💯%

@rocknral

3 ай бұрын

Absolutely my friend. I saw the eagles in Australia (History of the Eagles, Frey's last performance in Australia) and it was ridiculous that when they did " take it to the limit", not one mention of Randy. They could of had vision on the big screen of him and synced it with their performance. No. Wasn't going to happen with the narcissists Frey and Henley. It was Randy's song for crying out loud.!! Same with Hotel California. To them, Don and Randy didn't exist.

@charleslindley1596

Ай бұрын

Mine too! Don & Randy Live on tour Landover Maryland 1977 is great was just on youtube

@whitleydenise5482

Ай бұрын

Don and Randy were by far the most talented in the group

My mother and Don's mother both moved into the North Florida Retirement Village in Gainesville, FL at just about the same time. They became very good friends up until Don's mom passed away. I used to eat lunch with Doris and my mother and Doris would tell about Don and how he grew up in Gainesville, learned to play the guitar and became famous when he was with the Eagles. Don had given his mother, Doris, lots of his gold albums and she cherished them. When Don made trips to Paris, he would always bring back perfumes for his mother. On a least two occasions, my mother got to have lunch with Don because he was at the retirement village to visit his mother. I am 74 and loved, still love, the Eagles' music. Finding out from his mother and my mother what a great son he was just made me feel so good about him. I wish I had been there to have lunch with Don, his mom and my mom but I was an elementary school teacher and had zero time for such thrills.😁

Don is a guitar master period

I have said this before in other videos but it is worth repeating. My wife and I saw Don Felder and his band at a small Indian Casino several years ago. There were 200 fans at most at that show. Felder and his band put on a show second to none. They played as if they were in a stadium of 80,000 fans. After the show, Don stayed on stage and signed autographs and allowed fans to have their photographs taken with him. He signed my show ticket. Don Felder is a class act. Thank you Don for a wonderful show.

@RiverDocs

Жыл бұрын

Good story. Thanks for sharing it!

@barrybechtel8553

Жыл бұрын

I saw Don in Philadelphia a few years back and have yo ditto your comments!!! Go Don!!!!

@drvee1983

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for posting. I had the same piano teacher in Gaineville, FL that Stills did. Good narration to Don's story. Thanks for posting.

@timcastens1150

Жыл бұрын

It's kinda like Mick Taylor, the best stuff the Stones did in my opinion was with Mick Taylor, I can say that same thing with Don, the eagles were good before and after Don but their best stuff was with Don Felder.

@embee5557

Жыл бұрын

I actually looked for him touring after your last comment! Well last one I read.

Fingers Felder is by far one of the best; he never received the accolades he so well deserves.

Don is one of the most underrated guitar player ever.

@danfinn2210

11 ай бұрын

Not at all. If you know music you know he is top notch. Just because his name isn’t brought a lot up doesn’t mean he is underrated

@dennismeints4436

4 ай бұрын

so is joe@@danfinn2210

Rumor was his settlement was 50m up front plus a % of all future earnings.....the gift that keeps on giving!

Great Doc. I just saw Don a week ago in Niagara falls Ont. he was incredible "rocked leather pants at age 72" his voice blew me away, I'm no fool being a professional musician myself there was a little digital help (not sure what they were using on his voice but it doesn't fix everything) he still sounded great, his band was first class all top notch players ..his guitar playing ..well it's almost TOO good, so polished. He came up in a time when that was required to land a gig. so glad I got to see this Legend perform, he has quite a legacy ...May he keep on playing the Eagles were so foolish to let this man slip away

It's funny how Glenn said there's one asshole in the Eagles & Don Felder is it. He was right about the first part but I guess didn't realize he was actually describing himself not Don.

@tedgibson5960

Жыл бұрын

which really sucks--he was my favorite!!! he made a pretty good actor on Miami Vice etc!!

@rasputinsliver3196

Жыл бұрын

Both Frey and Henley were/are major sphincter muscles, regardless of their talent.

@billd9667

Жыл бұрын

I didn’t shed a single tear for Frey when he passed, though I did pity him. Henley, instead of waiting until his turn in the barrel with Glenn, should have stood up for Leadon and Meisner. Frey had issues galore.

@chadyoung2894

Жыл бұрын

I saw a celebrity on Howard Stern say when she was a golf drink girl, Glen didn't tip her and said "These people should learn a skill"

@gmb858

Жыл бұрын

There is a thin line between cocky and obnoxious. Glenn and Henley both epitomized obnoxious.

One of my favorite guitarist, he’s so incredibly talented and underrated . I think he’s brilliant! ❤🎸❤

@davidholton9667

Жыл бұрын

So sorry for the infringe on your privacy. Beautiful song. How are you?

I still like Don Felder. You can tell he really enjoys what he does. He was a part of an important time in the history of The Eagles.

@garyaddcox8274

Жыл бұрын

Just think about each time a member of the Eagles departed. Every one clashed with none other than Glen Frye. Bernie's departure was probably spurred on by the constant bickering with Frye. Randy Meissner's leaving came when Frye wanted Randy to encore with laryngitis. I'll always believe Frye was just plain jealous of Don Felder. I realize Joe had to look out for himself, but I wish he had said something, anything, to help cool Frye's jets, if that was even possible. When the members get together today to perform a concert, things seem to go very smoothly. Gee, isn't that great ? ?

@garyaddcox8274

Жыл бұрын

Oh, any band worth its salt today would love to have Joe and Don battling it out on stage.

@dennismeints4436

4 ай бұрын

or together@@garyaddcox8274

For Frye and Henley to treat Din Felder like hired help instead of a full fledged band member is a disgrace

Don Felder was and is, on top of everything else, a class guy… Something that cannot be said of Glen and the other Don.

@johnmac333

Жыл бұрын

So true . Loved the Eagles but Henley and Frey were insufferable and self-righteous . Henley himself would be wearing orange (As would most of the 70's rockers) for having two underage drugged up girls in his house back then .

@JohnDeWeese-lq4pf

Жыл бұрын

@@johnmac333 AKA "Dirty Laundry" came out of it.

@ronaldlogan7983

Жыл бұрын

Glen and Henley a couple of asses. Felder brought electricity to the Eagles and then Joe. In my opinion Felder is s and Eagle

@davidsolomon7966

11 ай бұрын

I have a nephew who worked with Henley on a solo project as his sound engineer. I asked him what kind of person was he. Was he good to work with, was he fun to work with. And I'm quoting my nephew who answered " He's the most miserable man I've ever worked with".

@berndtherrenvolk1951

9 ай бұрын

@@davidsolomon7966 Well, he hasn't worked with me yet!

Without Don Felder, there would have been no Hotel California. And without this hallmark album, the Eagles might have remained little more than the soft rock country band that they had always been. Don Felder proved to be the catalyst that catapulted this band’s sound to next level, and Glenn quickly recognized it and asked him to join the band. Nothing that happened thereafter could change that.

@johnmac333

Жыл бұрын

Yet Frey fired Felder , last straw being Felder's indifference to playing for a Democrat politician that Frey liked . Nothings changed .

@fivestring65ify

Жыл бұрын

@John Mac Ridiculous regardless of party. Felder just wanted to enjoy playing music. He wanted to be happy. Frey couldn't have that.

@normatible9795

Жыл бұрын

So, what do we do now? They were a band. The Eagles! Of course,if there is a song, everyone is expected to do tbeir part. Henley and Frey put lyrics, sang it. Meisner played bass, felder did a great riff, iced by joe walsh, don henely again on drums. Over all, HC is one of the best song ever! It will be impossible for don felder to make it to number 1 and alone. So this music is the Eagles music

@salahtounsaoui9172

Жыл бұрын

It's true Don Felder was a skillful guitarist it's due to Jim that eagles became the band that attracted many fans worldwide thanks to him the mega hit hotel California would never have been made without Don Felder

@scottvail1437

Жыл бұрын

KK & Glen

It's amazing how on the one hand Frey put together incredible talent, and yet later tore it apart with his fights with Leadon, Meisner, Felder and Henley. Needless to say Felder has always taken the high road, is a decent guy and class act.

@craiggoodman7

Жыл бұрын

Absolutely right on!

@davidsolomon7966

Жыл бұрын

It was Henley and Frey who tried to create a false narrative about Felder being selfish and greedy. It was Henley and Frey that wouldn't perform or re group unless they got considerable more money than the other members. I lost a lot of respect for Don and Glenn for kicking Felder out of the band. He simply wanted to be included in all phases of the band but Henley and Frey wanted to be in sole control of the band. Felder later was able to sue The Eagles to the tune of around 50 million dollars, even though it was never publicized or disclosed the exact amount.

@chrishampton8842

9 ай бұрын

Frey simply looked out for the band, for better or worse he was all about the band. Questionable tactics indeed yes

@user-bq6gb7no4u

4 ай бұрын

I always thought it was a jealousy thing, Frey & Henley being jealous of Don’s talent on the guitar, slide guitar & mandolin, & writing their greatest song! IMHO 🇺🇸🙏🇮🇪

@Glehost

2 ай бұрын

As in any other business, rock bands follow the golden rule: the ones with the gold make the rules. And particularly w rock bands, huge egos abound, even the guys wearing white hats have huge egos craving the limelight. It’s human nature. Really it’s a miracle the Eagles stayed together at all. If you think Felder wasn’t an egomaniac you’re wrong. Even the good guys have huge egos. There were ego conflicts that made the continuation with Felder and Frey together in one band untenable. Naturally, Frey would win that conflict, for Gods sake he was co-founder and co-CEO. Do you think he would get run off instead of Felder? Of course not. Happens everyday in business, popular guy gets terminated for taking too much attention away from the head honchos. Dog eat dog.

Don Felder is not an ordinary guitar player. When he play he put his soul and heart in it. He always wear a smile on his face ❤. There is no Hotel California if not for him. It's so sad that Henley and Frey fired in him.

@johngoodman9380

10 күн бұрын

It's called cutting your nose off to spite your face. Frye and Henley's ego's got the best of them.

I love the Eagles in every stage, but after Felder was gone they basically just became a touring act. Great video man!

@RiverDocs

Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@user-pt1ow8hx5l

Жыл бұрын

The Long Road...... is pretty good. But perhaps it lacks that extra spark to make it brilliant.

@PhilAndersonOutside

Жыл бұрын

Some good songs, but the album has a certain bitterness to ot. It's like the days of One of These Nights, or Desperado, were long gone.

Don Felder could really jam!

@RiverDocs

10 ай бұрын

Yes he could!

without Don “Fingers” Felder, there is no Hotel California. Fingers was a great underrated guitar player. 🤠

@andresgarciadelgado1810

Жыл бұрын

No eddie van halen no van halen No slash no guns n roses No don felder no eagles

Don laid down some of the most identifiable slide parts, this side of Duane Allman. I loved Don Felder's autobiography.

His solos are so melodic and memorable

Glenn Frey was in the middle of almost every conflict the band ever had. Glenn with Randy. Glenn with Felder. Glenn with Henley.

@derrellthomas239

11 ай бұрын

Correctomundo! 😂👍

@brettweary8491

3 ай бұрын

Absolutely Sandra

@CooManTunes

3 ай бұрын

And which Eagle died first? That's right.

@martinleavitt6094

3 ай бұрын

Common-denominator....🤔

My Favorite Hotel California video is the one they made in 1977, all of that song is GREAT, but my favorite part is the last almost 5 minutes of the song with Don & Joe, They look like they're having fun...and the sound of those 2 together is just Heart Pounding GREAT

Don is one of the best guitarists (rock/blues) and a great guy and performer and without him it's no Eagles anymore.

@imtheman4805

Жыл бұрын

😂😂😂😂😂😂

@garyaddcox8274

Жыл бұрын

It's so sad that Frye was such an asswipe to Felder. The story goes that he was a tyrant along with Henley to a lesser extent while running the band. I can't help but think there was a bit of envy in that Frye couldn't hold a candle to Felder's ability.

@onnostomp7138

Жыл бұрын

@@garyaddcox8274 yes these both captains focked up their own band, so after Felder and Meisner it was no Eagles anymore

@jkmsaturn

Жыл бұрын

Agreed. The Eagles’ flatbed Ford has never been the same since the blowout with Glenn.

Don Felder is so handsome. I love him ! Hugs from Chile.

Theres a live version of Hotel Cali with Don and Joe dueling it out with an incredible performance. No two guitarists so perfectly complemented each other as these two did.

@RiverDocs

Жыл бұрын

You're right..They did work well together.

@nikstar1313

Жыл бұрын

It’s epic hey omg

@iamkarma20

Жыл бұрын

Check out the live version of TURN TO STONE. That one hits the mark as well.😉

@timcastens1150

Жыл бұрын

They were awesome when I saw them, at that time I didn't know Felder, but seeing him run the show guitar wise that night was amazing and all those licks from the records that I thought Joe was doing, well I got took to school on who's doing what that night. Just an amazing talent, take nothing from Joe, together they're a force.

@JohnDeWeese-lq4pf

Жыл бұрын

You must have missed Duane Allman and Eric Clapton dueling guitars

Don was my favorite guitar player of all time it just came so easy to him.

The singer/songwriter David Blue, who hired Felder to play his songs live, wrote "Outlaw Man", which the Eagles included on their "Desperado" album.

My take: 1 - With no apologies to Allen Collins and Gary Rossington, Felder / Walsh at the end of Hotel California is the greatest duo guitar solo in the history of rock n roll. 2 - Felder's slide guitar in Good Day in Hell is second to none. 3 - If the Rock N Roll HOF ever has a jackoff wing Glen Frey and Don Henley should be in the initial class for their treatment of Felder and Meisner.

@joefitzpatrick7563

9 ай бұрын

I think that Frey and Henley both resented Randy because he was really the sex symbol of the band and so much better looking than them.

@Glehost

8 ай бұрын

I doubt many would agree that Don was better than Duane Allman on guitar and/or slide guitar, or that any other duo guitar solos could compare with Duane Allman and Dickie Betts.

@maximus3160

2 ай бұрын

@@Glehost I'm with @Ed-zn4x on this one

@Glehost

2 ай бұрын

@@maximus3160 You guys are some serious Eagle fans, as am I. But I submit that awarding best guitarist is too subjective -just opinions. If you haven’t already, Check out “in memory of Elizabeth reed” on the Allman Bros. ‘Live at the Filmore East’, as well as other song on that album which I think is the best live album ever.

@johnnyneverletmedown53

Ай бұрын

Well they could join the guy who wouldn't play with his bass player and drummer on stage, and who thought it was all about him. Churlish petulance and self pitying BS. That was truly a low RHOF act and not even Glenn and Don H went there. Felder is gold however.

The Eagles would not be as big as they are without Don Felder. He had such a unique sound and feel that was perfect for their sound. Love Don and Bernie

I have always loved the smile on his face when he plays his fantastic solos:)

Thank you so much for this mini doc. Will always love Don Felder

@RiverDocs

9 ай бұрын

You're welcome. Thanks for watching!

Don Felder is A Great Guitarist and Musician ,his versatility ,his natural touch on Guitar and knowledge of music theory is what put the icing on the cake for The Eagles .His guitar parts on them Records are Iconic in every sense of the word , and everything he played was completely musical and complementary to whatever tracks he played on , he also really new how to dial in a great Sound and Tone .. As a player myself he is someone (along with Joe Walsh) that always got my ears they had that guitar telepathy chemistry that sounds so great when it’s done right and they we’re Bang on the money together.. The Eagles could hire anyone after he went and Steuart Smith who replaced Don in The Eagles is a very capable player ,but they we’re never quite the same in my book without Don Felder he just had that magic as a player that you just can’t quite put your finger on let alone explain, He just had it in a similar kind of way that Mick Cambell from The Heartbreakers has (Another great Player) these kind of players are the real song server’s and that’s what makes music timeless and GREAT……❤️⭐️🌞👍🏻

Don Felder is a wonderful guitarist, musician and songwriter.

I just saw him on the 21st in Lake Tahoe and it was one of the best shows I’ve ever seen. I’m 63 and have been to probably 100 concerts over the years starting in 74 in Reno seeing Three dog night and the Guess Who.

@oldermusiclover

Жыл бұрын

missed the Eagles in Tahoe by a week before Glenn died

Nice little doc! I am a life-long Eagles fan, and am still saddened about the departure of Don and Randy. I certainly like Timothy, but really miss seeing Don and Randy in the mix.

Another great mini-doc. I don't know how I missed it when you released it a few months back. My admiration for Felder only continues to grow. He should be awarded the Medal of Freedom just for putting up with Frey as long as he did.

@RiverDocs

11 ай бұрын

Thanks Mo. Glad you enjoyed it! Sometimes youtube doesn't always notify my subscribers. Best to check the homepage, click on videos and scroll through them see if you find anything you might enjoy.

this is so beautiful! My take away is to always follow your dreams, and enjoy the ride......

@davidholton9667

Жыл бұрын

So sorry for the infringe on your privacy. Beautiful song. How are you?

Saw Don Felder in a small theatre last year. Put on a GREAT show. Gave it his all, even though we are a rural small town. Even took time for pics for those that wanted them. Fantastic artist! Shame on the GREEEDY "Eagles" for treating Don like they did.

My Parents bought our Hammond B3 while Don worked at the music store . So much more to say about back then.

@victorsamuelson3589

Жыл бұрын

Who wrote the heart of the matter

@RiverDocs

Жыл бұрын

Cool story. Thanks for sharing!

@arribaficationwineho32

Жыл бұрын

@@victorsamuelson3589 Graham greene

@blakeh6250

Жыл бұрын

Still have the B-3 ?

@drvee1983

Жыл бұрын

I went to school there and bought a guitar at Sabine's in Gainesville in 77. Is that where he worked?

As a guitar player I can say, Don Felder has excellent technique on that geetar .

All versions of this band are equally brilliant

I'd just graduated high school in '78, when I caught Don & the Eagles show...their harmonies & guitar interplay were something to behold, especially in a live setting!

@TheNathanScot

4 ай бұрын

When they played at Northlands in Edmonton? My parents went to that show...

@loilt5091

4 ай бұрын

@@TheNathanScot July 23, 1978

Having learned fully the solo on Hotel California (all of them) and being a massive Joe Walsh fan…Felders riffs and style are on another level,you only realise this when you play both parts accurately…you gotta get into their skin.

@cal.anonymous7970

11 ай бұрын

Like to feed with you... Saying that you managed to configure the entire scale, I writer, and mostly rythym guitar, but boy ,my desire to play the classical proficiency , after all classical gas, is just an upbeat version of old style, hillbilly free flow style of ""gallows pole, & the likes of the, ..... Corresponding relationship with the song, hotel California, with the range of Jimmy Page in Since I've been loving you.... The point from my love of harmonica since '99 , & burnt through 3 chromatics.... If any one person can have such a concept of the scales....I'm still just a hippy with short hair.... ❤️

Don learned from one of the best Guitar players, Duane Allan. In an old interview he said he would go see Duane and he's sitting on the floor playing slide Guitar

@christianpayumo838

Жыл бұрын

K

@jefferyjacobson3290

Жыл бұрын

The music that Duane created has made him immortal, it will be appreciated for eternity. What a great man, great life. 😊

I really liked Bernie and what he brought to the original band. Always thought he was an underrated player and skilled musician.

This is well done. Interesting and accurate. I caught Don Felder s show in Boston. Wilbur Theater. The single best sounding show I've ever caught and I've caught just about all. He sang and referred to his old band as "The Seagulls". No animosity. Did all the killer cuts of the Eagles with no b#llsh#t. Good job here!

@RiverDocs

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Dan appreciate it. Got a few more Eagle members on the channel. Hope you check them out too. Thanks for watching.

His book is a must read

Thank you for sharing this story. Don Felder's playing is magical, inspiring, creative, and mesmerizing. He was the ink that put the Eagles in the map.

Incredible video thank you! So many memories come up for all of us from this generation! Music was never better, humans were never happier or healthier, relationships could be negotiated easier, and travel provided adventures and the feeling of freedom like no other time imaginable. Those of us that survived these times and are still emotionally and physically healthy, can now hopefully take the wisdom learned from past mistakes, and enjoy each day as the adventure it is. That has certainly been my plan!

@RiverDocs

Жыл бұрын

You're very welcome. Thank you for watching and comment/ I appreciate it.

No Don FELDER, No Hotel California PERIOD

Plain and simple, Don Felder's ability on the guitar elevated the Eagles from being a good band to being one of the great bands of the era.

Saw Hell Freezes Over in Denver Mile High stadium, best concert I've ever seen. Really came out of there amazed with Don Felder, what a musician!

My brother has stage IV Prostate Cancer. We love the Eagles and both play guitar, and it helps as music therapy. We played the Hotel California solo on Facebook. Later that day Don Felders girl friend showed it to Don. Don was impressed and sent me a personal message to invite my brother and I as special guests to his show. We will be seeing him next weekend. Looking forward for my brother to meet Don in person!

@RiverDocs

Ай бұрын

Don is a great guy! Enjoy the show!

I saw him in Atlantic City. Front row center. The guy looks awesome. Sang great and made guitar playing look like child’s play.

@PhilAndersonOutside

Жыл бұрын

He looked quite good, healthy, in the Eagles documentary on Showtime, which was nice to see.

This was a very nice video about Don Felder and I always knew both he and other band members got the shaft

@imtheman4805

Жыл бұрын

Which other band members got the shaft???????? Randy Meisner quit the band he wasn’t fired. Bernie Leadon left to pursue other avenues he wasn’t fired. Glenn Frey passed away he wasn’t fired. So who other than Felder got the shaft? At the R&R induction Glenn and Don who were the Eagles brought the whole band back.

@PhilAndersonOutside

Жыл бұрын

@@imtheman4805 I think he means financially. You can look it up.

@maximus3160

2 ай бұрын

@@imtheman4805 No, Glenn and Don weren't "the Eagles". Don Felder was a full partner. Goof...

Though he didn't sing any of the Eagles hits, Don was always one of my favorite Eagles. I love watching him play on the Hell Freezes Over video.

Great summation. Just read Felder's great book. Can't stop thinking about it.

@RiverDocs

Жыл бұрын

Yea I really enjoyed his book. One of the better ones to come out. Thanks for watching.

Thank you for this. It's nice to see Felder was "given a voice" since Frey forced him out and had the clout to push his take of things through the media slandering Don in every way.

@RiverDocs

Жыл бұрын

You're welcome.

With all things said,they were fantastic.Live better than studio.

Learned a lot in this one!! Cheers!!

@RiverDocs

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Ben. Appreciate your support!

This current tour of the Eagles, Oct 2023, changed my mind about seeing them. The crap that the original members pulled off... this ain't The Eagles I'm into.

Thanks for the video. I'd love to go see Don Felder play & have a chance to meet him. I loved the Eagles coming up as a young man. To me Don Felder will always be a huge part of the Eagles.

Eagles would have never made the big time without Don Felder.

Wow sir, you did a bang up job making this video. What a time to be a kid. The Eagles ruled the world. Felder made Henley and Frey pay. I was very happy when I heard that happened. Subbed you for sure.

@RiverDocs

Жыл бұрын

Thanks. I appreciate it!!

Just seen him and his band in Corbin Ky… one of the best shows I’ve ever seen… being a huge Eagles fan anyway, he and band is still awesome …

I've seen Don Felder a number of times with his new group. All of them are pretty accomplished musicians. They are pretty terrific. I read his book and did not find it particularly well written but it was informative for sure. How any of those guys still have a brain is truly amazing.

He's such a genuinely nice guy too.

Felder came out of it ideal. Every time the Eagles play, live or on radio, he's still getting PAID. i WISH i HAD THEM GUYS WORKING FOR ME...

My husband and I turned our daughters onto THE Eagles back in the 90’s. We still listen to them today and sing along.

…one of the best commentaries i’ve EVER had the pleasure of listening to in my entire Life. What great talent displayed here and wonderfully perceptive work done in trubute…⁉️ EXCELLENT ⁉️⁉️👊🔥🥂

@RiverDocs

Жыл бұрын

Thank you. Glad you enjoyed it

Fantastic video which I have watched numerous times! ❤ Don Felder is a hero of Rock and Roll, a true artist and one of the best guitar virtuouses ever... He went to high school and played with Steven Stills. He taught Tom Petty how to play guitar 🎸 Need I say more!

@RiverDocs

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Dr Craig. Glad you enjoyed it!!

I always wished that Leadon, Meisner, and Felder started a bsnd of their own...

@RiverDocs

Жыл бұрын

That would have been cool if they had!!

Still hoping Don and Joe will make an album someday.

As a man who has played in 8 different bands I can tell you now it is very difficult to find 4 Or 5 musicians and not have them try to kill each other. Musicians are a different breed

Wow!!! 75?! He looks fantastic

So who is your favorite member/s of The Eagles? Mine has to be Felder and Walsh...with Randy Meisner right behind them.

@streaming1950

Жыл бұрын

Felder and Meisner

@user-pt1ow8hx5l

Жыл бұрын

Don Henley,......

@fivestring65ify

Жыл бұрын

Felder and Meisner.

@darylhoskins5696

Жыл бұрын

@@fivestring65ifyYup!!

@lorigreen4134

Жыл бұрын

My favorite line up was Frey, Henley, Felder, Walsh and Schmitt. Love Meisner too though.

I like Mr Felder. His book is a excellent read. Thanks for posting.

@RiverDocs

10 ай бұрын

You're very welcome.

Felder had played with Walsh on one of Joe's albums. I can't remember its name, but I had it before Joe joined the Eagles, and Don was credited as playing on it. Felder kicked the Eagles up a big notch in music quality and popularity, and the addition of Joe eased them over to top. You could see their connection and hear their synergy when the two guitarists played.

Don felder can flat out play... Got to read his book..Very interrsting

Already Gone, best Eagles ever.

I played baseball against his nephew Brian Felder in Gainesville. They sure look alike. He’s a fine guitar player!

No doubt Felder gave the eagles that hard rock sound they were wanting players come and go with bands but Don Felder is a class act musician and his influence with the band is undeniable also RIP randy meisner another great one we lost

Going to see Don this Saturday 8/5/2023. Long live rock & roll.

Video is a great supplement to the fantastic Eagles documentary, which omits Felder's background. So blessed to have been saved from polio by the nascent vaccine. Henley, Frey were it's driving creative force, yet both agreed to equal shares for all Eagles members. Foolish to take sides in conflict between band members. Only those with intimate first-hand knowledge can begin to understand the root issues. The political event seemed the climax of tension built over quite a while. Give Felder a lot of credit for not quitting, sticking up for himself, making the others fire him. Eagles were a dynamo and the dynamic that produced numerous hit songs was ultimately the dynamic that tore them apart. Maybe that's not such a bad thing.

With Frey gone, I wonder why Walsh and Felder don't have a reunion and create something memorable. Either for fun or charity, I'd pay to see it.

@RiverDocs

Жыл бұрын

I would too!

@daviddurango9562

Жыл бұрын

I have your answer. Henley is a petty fuck who told Joe Walsh that if he hung out with Felder, he would be banished from playing in any more tours. Geez...Joe let his boss tell him who he can and can't hang with. It's sad that Joe caved into that shit!

@foxlake6750

11 ай бұрын

I read Felder’s book, while Henley and Frey hated each other, they weren’t going to listen to any “carp” from Felder. Joe and Timothy didn’t want to be anywhere near a fight, so Felder was kick out. So that said, I doubt Joe would play with Felder and take the chance of being dropped from further tours by Henley, who wasn’t a real nice guy.

I was driving and had to pull over when the Hell Freezes Hotel CA version came on the radio. The intro was too familiar but when the song kicked in my spine shivered and I started effing crying man! I can not imagine what it must have been like to see it at their first reunion show. Capo the 7th & B-minor that guitar man! Awesome!!!

@josephwazocha140

5 ай бұрын

The only thing I didn't like about that show was the loud mouth Karen who screamed in the beginning of the Hell Freezes Over Reunion show.

Great sharing :) Like for you :) Greetings from Poland :) I wish you a wonderful day

@RiverDocs

Жыл бұрын

Well thank you very much. I appreciate it!!

They weren’t long-haired kids from California. Frey was from Michigan, Henley from Texas, Meisner was from Nebraska and Leadon was from Minnesota.

@ttgone1135

Жыл бұрын

That isn't what he was talking about. Listen a little closer next time. He was talking about the band. And they did all have long hair back when it was just starting to become cool in the country rock scene. Frey always introduced them as The Eagles from Los Angles California.

@scrapeyhawkins5299

Жыл бұрын

Timothy B was from California...

@jimmy5634

Жыл бұрын

@@ttgone1135 I did listen and they still weren’t from California. He implied that was where they hailed from. Frey said what he said because it sounded good.

@TC-dw6wg

Жыл бұрын

jimmy5634 Would’ve been nice if you included time stamp.

“The music business is a cruel and shallow money trench, a long plastic hallway where thieves and pimps run free, and good men die like dogs. There's also a negative side.” ― Hunter S. Thompson

@craiggoodman7

Жыл бұрын

Long Live Gonzo Journalism! ❤ 🎉

I saw Don Felder in Hopewell, Virginia in 2022. It was way and above my expectations.

@davidholton9667

Жыл бұрын

So sorry for the infringe on your privacy. Beautiful song. How are you?

It is better to be an stray dog than to be a dead lion....that was Don Felder. He enjoy life 'til now while other's rest asleep.

Thank you for a great VLOG. The stories been told many times, however learned some new details from you. My brother played guitar for Randy post Engles. It was certainly more than money for Randy.

@RiverDocs

Жыл бұрын

You're welcome! Thank you for watching and commenting. I appreciate it. I have been working on a video for Randy today believe it or not...and should have it out in a few more days here.

Felder belongs back in the Eagles.

Great stuff awesome, Eagles are one of my all time!, favorites ❤❤❤☮️🤘🏽🌈😎

@davidholton9667

Жыл бұрын

So sorry for the infringe on your privacy. Beautiful song. How are you?