What do you don’t see anymore is real musicians playing live with no click track, and no backing track. This is live from the ground up.

Loved your face when they started harmonizing. No auto tuning just huge amounts of pure talent.

The American rock band the Eagles first compilation album, Their Greatest Hits 1971-1975, has just surpassed Michael Jackson's Thriller as the best-selling album of all time. the Eagles' Hotel California is now certified 26-times platinum, which places it right behind Thriller.

You picked the right performance to watch. This is the classic line up at it's best. Walsh and Felder's duel at the end is sublime.

lol Every Single Member of the band is a lead singer and songwriter. This band is stacked with talent, score of hits, and Hall of Fame members.

This was our music.We called it just rock. Those of us born in the 40s and 50s loved this group.

This band could be called anything from country rock, soft rock, mellow or stoner rock, top 40 rock etc. This song is one of the biggest staples in the history of rock right up there with stairway to heaven.

Best dueling lead guitar solos ever.

The Eagles were the best-selling band of the 20th century. Think for a moment about who their competition was and you'll realize just how good they were.

The Eagles sold over 200 million records worldwide. 100 million in the US.

They have one of the best selling albums of all time. This song is perfection

I loved your reaction when Joe Walsh was playing the solo. "He can play".

The 70's were defined by Eagles, Boston, Styx and Kansas

They are a rock band with a little twist of country , their earlier stuff was more country and their later stuff rocks big time, they also have great ballads.

"Lyin' Eyes"...."I Can't Tell You Why"...."The Best of My Love.".."Already Gone"..."Peaceful Easy Feeling".."One of These Nights."

Growing up we just called it rock ! ☮️🤘🏽🔥

No shame in not knowing about a band that performed almost 20 years before you were born. Grate reaction.

I grew up in the 70's and I classify anything that was played on FM radio stations as Rock, things weren't broke down like they are today. It's classic Rock and it drives me crazy that people always want to find a genre a band belongs to. So for this old guy it's just Rock and for people today maybe soft rock. Of course you don't know what was played on FM stations.

I am 59 years old, this song came out when I was 9. This year was the 50th Anniversary Hotel California tour. I was lucky enough to go see the concert in May in Salt Lake City. It was the concert of a lifetime! They still sound amazing!!!

Don't worry about genre. Don't label everything. It's music...great music!

On guitar Joe Walsh with the bandana. Don Fender playing the double neck.

You don't have to classify them. Leave that to commercial catalogers. Just enjoy. Best. Leo.

Another drummer who sang lead was Phil Collins with Genesis after Peter Gabriel left.

They had 4 lead singers and everyone did harmonies. And it’s just rock and roll. Rock has many faces just like jazz, blues, R&B, rap, etc.

The Eagles are one of the GREATEST Bands of all time! In this song Don Henley the drummer sings lead. On others Glen Frey.

Don Henley had great solo efforts (Dirty Laundry is appropriate in out world today) Glenn Fry had a fair number of solo hits. Joe Walsh...there's a dude you want to check out, for SURE. "Rocky Mountain Way" and "Life's Been Good" are excellent. "Funk #49" he did with The James Gang. As to the Eagles..."Seven Bridges Road" showcases their harmony.

The song was written around a reggae riff the guy with the twin neck guitar cooked up......🔥

52 years a fan so happy that you are enjoying this music

I came of age in the 70's. The Eagles were mega-superstars and the probably the most profound soundtrack of that era. Great reaction!

I saw this tour. The Eagles are about the best live performances you can see...

The Eagles started out as a country rock band and widened their scope when they added Joe Walsh from the James Gang in around 1974 or 1975. Joe Walsh is the guitarist with the Telecaster.

The man playing the double guitar was Don Felder. Before he joined the Eagles he taught guitar in Florida and he taught Tom Petty to play... Don Felder wrote the music for this song.

One of the greatest bands ever 👏👏👏

The Eagles evolved from a country band into a Rock band over a ten year period in the 70s. Everybody sang lead in the band. Yes, there is a reggae grove to it. Don Felder was into Reggae at the time

Bassist Randy Meisner singing Take it to the Limit - Live at Capital Centre in 1977. Easy to find on KZfaq. Some say the song that broke up the band.

The voice, the story telling, the harmonies, the musicianship. Such an amazing band! Amazing repertoire of songs! You should definitely explore more of this band! Classic ‘70’s music. LOVE, LOCE, LOVE!!!

Don Henley , drummer and co-writer said in an interview that this song was inspired by an old 1960s' TV show called, "Twilight Zone". They wanted to give the song a mystical other worldly feeling. The lyric is ambiguous enough that the listener can read just about anything they want to into it. Great song writing!

Don Felder driving that double-neck Gibson, exchanging solos and harmonies with Joe Walsh on his Telecaster. It's a pure time machine, shooting me back 45 years to high school days, long hair, bell-bottoms and figuring out the mysteries of the opposite sex (well, more like _wanting_ to figure than very much actual figuring). Sweet, sweet youth....

Welcome to the Eagles who in my mind are the BEST band EVER!...They started out as a country rock band and progressed to being a rock band but their songs almost always have a southern country element in them...As you can see from the video they are just as good if not better in live performance and all of their songs are epic. There is no real Hotel California...The lyrics are about the drug scene in California in the 1970s

Eagles was a versatile band they can play country rock, soft.rock, and also love songs ballad at the same time

When the live version sounds just like the studio version, you know you've got a good one! "Take it to the Limit" and "Peaceful, Easy Feeling" are good ones and there are others. This song has one of the most famous guitar rifts in rock-n-roll history (not surprisingly). The drummer, Don Henley, also went solo at some point. I love his "Boys of Summer" - you would too. Great reaction!

This was when there were REAL musicians that played REAL instruments. And boy, did they ever know how to play REAL music!!!! 👍 Glad to see you appreciate music from days gone by.

Said to be the best guitar-duet of the 20th century. And I believe!!!

The drummer was Don Henley and they are a super group. Everyone in the band sang different songs.

GREAT REACTION. The EAGLES WERE GREAT. This song is from 1977, and here is some history of the song. I am older, I am 72 years old. I lived through this. This was my era and my generation. The cry of our ERA, was "SEX, DRUGS AND ROCK AND ROLL" The reference to 1969 was WOODSTOCK. See, the hippie and yippie movement started in California. It was the time of "FREE LOVE and WEED." Hotel California offered and provided EVERYTHING you wanted or needed. "We are all just prisoners here of our own device." Mirrors over the beds, sex. Alcohol, "The FEAST on the bed, was cut with a knife" the BEAST was DRUGS. (FEED YOUR ADDICTION, (THE DRUG OF THAT DAY WAS HEROIN) Stay as long as you want or leave anytime, (but you NEVER leave your ADDICTION behind). In 1977 they sang about these things in code or EXAMPLE, or they would have been CENSORED and never played on any radio station. In an interview in 2007 the Eagles admitted they themselves were drowning in these temptations, just as ALL of California was. GO BACK AND LISTEN AGAIN TO THE SONG, You will see that I am correct.

This is one explanation of the song Hotel California.. This song is about the [Halfway House] or rehabilitation center of the rich and famous drug and alcohol abusers known as the [Hotel California]. The hotel is for the rich and famous drug and alcohol abusers. "And I was thinking to myself [this could be heaven or this could be hell]." This refers to what he will be subjecting himself to during the very painful withdrawal process. And the hours-long epileptic-like seizures his body will be going through to rid the body of its drugs and alcohol in his system. "Her mind was Tiffany twisted she got the Mercedes Benz. She has lots of pretty pretty boys she calls friends." Tiffany's is world-famous for its fine and very expensive jewelry. She is wealthy with very expensive taste in cars and jewelry. And her friends are actors, models and rich kids. "How they danced in the courtyard Sweet summer sweat. Some dance to remember Some dance to forget." This refers to the painful and gut-wrenching withdrawal process one must go through to rid themselves of the drugs and alcohol they have in their system. "So I called out the captain "please bring me my wine" we haven't had that spirit here since 1969." Refers to the Woodstock era of "Sex, Drugs and Rock & Roll." "And still those voices are calling from far away wake you up in the middle of the night just to hear them say... Welcome to the Hotel California what a lovely place what a lovely face. Plenty of room in the Hotel California. They living it at the hotel California what a nice surprise bring your alibis." In every halfway house or rehabilitation center. The staff along with past drug and alcohol abusers who are counselors and to are part of the staff...Always welcome you with open arms anytime day or night. "What a nice surprise bring your alibis." This refers to the many excuses the abusers will give to the staff. As to the many reasons why they became addicts. "Mirrors on the ceiling, pink champagne on ice. And she said we are all just prisoners here, of our own device, and in the master's chambers they gathered for their feast they stab it with their steely knives but they just can't kill the beast." Last thing I remember I was running for the door I had to find the passage back to the place I was before. Relax said the night man we are programmed to receive you can check out anytime you like but you can never leave!" Mirrors on the ceiling refers to the big room where all the addicts gather to receive their drug substitutes to ween them off of the hard drugs. Pink champagne on ice refers to the drug substitute 'Methadone" which is a liquid and is pink in color. The drug and alcohol addicts are prisoners of their own self-destruction. And they themselves are to blame for letting themselves become drug and alcohol abusers. The Beast is the "Drug and Alcohol Addiction" an addict will have to live with for the rest of their lives. The addict will never be rid of the addiction. It will be a constant battle for the rest of their lives to live drug and alcohol-free. You can check out anytime you like but you can never leave refers to "Once an addict always an addict!"

Eagle music shines more in the matured listner category. Their music is also evenly spread across the global continent. Jimi Hendrix was popular for his guitar more on the American spheres and Micheal was lucky to arrive during the age of MTV (known more for his dance then music).

Americana genre, multi genre. Many fantastic hits and talent. Iconic band.

At age 77 I have been a fan of good music like this since my teen years. I say "like this" because a good dam song is a good dam song no matter what "genre" it may fall into. So many (mostly) young people seem to be fixated on deciding exactly what hole each peg fits into when it comes to music. I suppose that living thru the evolution of popular music as I have, has made me realize that what evolves from each musical era from the 50s thru the 80s has been, largely, the best of it's time. What people have liked then has surfaced now, and that is what fans of every reactor tend to recommend for the playlist. Yes, there are different kinds of music, to a degree, but not so much so that categorizing is essential. Just play, listen, react - if you hate it, say so. But if you love it, you will likely say so with a lot of feeling. And that, dear Reactor, is the reason we are all here. Thank you for this reaction, Jordongk, you have another subscriber!

In the US, we just call this Southern Rock, babe. One of the greatest songs ever produced.

SO MUCH fire ... This band almost never missed!!

Very astute observation! The working title for this song (before they came up with lyrics) was...wait for it..."Mexican Reggae"!

The Eagles weren't the first country rock band, but they took it and expanded it more than anyone else in that genre. Unbelievable musicianship.

Hello friend! You have just witnessed the performance of one of the greatest rock songs ever written, arguably. Along with Led Zeppelin stairway to heaven and Leonard Skynyrd free bird and perhaps Queens Bohemian Rhapsody. Eagles several years ago outsold Michael Jackson’s thriller album with their greatest hits album. I remember reading the story in the news and I almost fell off my chair because thriller hell the top spot is the greatest selling album ever - which is a testament to how amazing the Eagles and there catalog with music truly stands

6:46 I still get goose bumps watching Felder & Walsh 'bounce' off of each other...

In their early years, you would call them a Country-Rock band. Later (here and till today), it´s a pure Rockband.

This is my favorite version of my favorite song, recorded live at the Capital Centre in Landover, Maryland, USA, March 21, 1977. Yes, there is a reggae vibe, and in fact the song's working title was "Mexican Reggae".

Those of us born in 60 s grew up with this group high school when hotel California came out

Glenn Frye passed away it's a crying shame..

The Band's drummer was their singer. Another group to check out. My favorite Eagles song is Seven Bridges Road. Crazy harmony.

I'm an old guy and grew up on the Eagles. It warms my heart to see young people enjoy the music of my youth.

This band has the best selling album of all time. They are in the same league as the artist you mentioned in the beginning. Mega mega stars.

The Eagles were the first successful country rock group. The original country rock group was Poco. Two great bands that were just so talented. R.I.P. Glenn Frey. That solo is Don Felder on the twin neck guitar and Joe Walsh playing with him. If you want to listen to how amazing they are just listen to .... Their greatest hits vol.1

Check out Take It To The Limit from this same concert, the bass player sings lead and he hits high notes that few people can come close to. It’s an amazing song. Every member of the band sings lead on various songs except for the guy with the double neck guitar.

Whoever was their mixer hit the levels perfect for this concert

I love seeing young people learning about our era of great music !!!

They are a Southern Rock. Both the Drummer Don and the Acoustic guitar Glenn (R.I.P) are lead singers depending on the song.

Many (all) of the Eagles had successful solo careers. Check out Joe Walsh 'Life's Been Good', Don Henley's 'Boys of Summer' and Glenn Frey's "The Heat Is On' from Beverly Hills Cop. A contemporary band to the Eagles was Seals & Crofts. Check out their 'Summer Breeze', 'Diamond Girl', or 'Hummingbird'.

Mexican Reggae was what Joe Walsh, the guitarist with the headband said when he first heard it.

I was born in 1965 this is just rock and roll this group is the bomb every one of these guys can sing lead because they've all had their own bands... These guys are all great song writers and musicians you need to listen to more of the eagles and then look up them individually

I was at that show in 1977 at the Capitol Center in Largo, Maryland. It was a kick ass concert. Eagles killed that night. They are a huge rock band with a deep catalog of songs. Check out their song "Take It Easy". They just kicked off another tour this year.

I was a teenager and they were tje greatest and still are to me best times of my life .The Eagles was part of it. All my friends loved them Great times Very talented band '!! They have a lot of hits!!!

Saw The Eagles live on their "Hell Freezes Over" concert tour. Joe Walsh, (guitarist with the red bandana) is a trip. He would sing, take a break and start bullshitting at the mike. Couldn't understand a word he was saying, but then would sing another song, clear as a bell. They were great to see live!

That guitar rift is simply a moment of magic...

Every member can sing lead. I've seen them twice and they give you goosebumps constantly with guitars and harmonies. Incredible talent on one stage.

That guitarist, With bandana, played for steely Dan live shows. The other guitarist ,Felder, wrote the melody. It is a fusion of Latin reggae country rock as Glenn described it. All members of the band sang except Don Felder only sang backup. The lyrics are the greatest ever written in my opinion, they evoke primordial images in the psyche. What Carl young called archetypes, I thing the writers(Glenn and Don) well knew this. They tell a mysterious tale we can all somehow relate to. Ambiguous like our fleeting memories, yet so powerful we keep dwelling endlessly on the meaning they have to us.

I grew up listening to them. Being a hippie myself, my generation was all about music. The Eagles were in a category all by themselves: a little rock, a little blues, and a whole lot of call it what you want tunes! 😝♥️

When guitarist Don Felder brought this guitar riff into the songwriting process. They remarked that it sounded like 'Mexican Reggae' so your hunch was right.

Dude you just scratched the surface! This is one of my top five bands. The genre is Americana! 😎👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

It's that scratching guitar sound with muted strings that gives me that reggae feel.

I bought the Hotel California 8 track tape on release day; it went on to sell over 32 million copies.

Their music is my childhood….. along with Steely Dan, Billy Joel, Elton John, Bee Gees, EWF, etc.

We lost the lead vocalist recently. His name was Glenn Frey.

This band is wonderful snd this song is legendary. There’s so much talent overflowing from that stage, it’s ridiculous. Great reaction. ✌️

Reggae definitely. When Don Felder (the guy with the beard and double neck guitar) wrote this, he said it had elements of reggae. When they performed it for MTV in 1994, he played a Mexican kind of intro to it

One of the most successful rock bands of all time. Been performing for about 50 years. Still touring. A MUST go to see their live performance. Multitudes of posts on You Tube for you to see and learn about them. There is a catalog of a couple of hundred songs, many hits, that you must listen to.

he can play !! Joe Walsh and Don Felder - two phenomenal Guitarists with Timothy B Schmitt on bass What a band one of the best ever !

The Eagles are in their own category. Very versatile. It's also a band made up of lead singers capable of backing each other beautifully. Give Take it to the Limit a listen.

I've heard this song 100's of times and NEVER thought about a Reggae sound! But then I thought, Yeah, it's the Bass and you said, "It's the Bass". Nice

All of them sing a number of their own tunes. The album "When Hell Freezes Over" has a good variety to show the talent of every member of the band.

Please don't forget to check out their amazing original studio recording from the 1976 Hotel California album, nor the awesome and very beautiful acoustic version from the 1994 Hell Freezes Over concert.

Yes Hotel California Melody Is Called "Spanish Raegee" This Melody Was Written by Don Felder the Double Neck Guitar player in the Video

Another classic Eagles song that you should give a reaction to is "Take It To The Limit" Lead vocal and harmonies are outstanding!

The bassline is one of the simplest, and yet, best and more memorables of all rock music.

Very perceptive of you to hear the reggae influence of this song.. I believe it's a combination of the beat (bass and drums) and Don Henley's singing cadence and emphasis on pronunciation.

The Eagles is the best band ever. The have at least 20 songs that are amazing

You have to remember this was long before any auto tune or backing track , Bands of this era and those before them relied on one thing only and that was talent and they had it in spades, These people worked hard playing every dead end Bar they could find that would pay them to play, There they learned their art and craft and hoped vainly in some cases that they would be talent spotted, And all they had was their talent their instruments and a Van to live out of.

They’re very easy listening rock/ country, hugely talented. Hotel California makes my heart soar. Please explore them some more.

a rock band that has a latin rhythm with this song...legendary song!

Don Henley , the Drummer/ Leader Vocalist , plays the rythm as he said it ... Texas Reggae ! But it is still a country formed rock song .