James Gang - Funk #49 (REACTION)
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Joe Walsh. The most underrated genius of the rock genre. James Gang. Eagles. Solo career. Dude just doesn’t get his deserved due👍🙏🙏💯💯
The only cool Eagle
Yes he does. Everybody knows that name. Hes even in the RRHF. Maybe you just heard of him, but folks been loving him for close to 50 years.
I wholeheartedly agree ✌️
I've seen the Eagles a couple times. The only real "Rockers" in the shows are from Joe's repertoire.
Went to see the Eagles cause I heard Joe Walsh would be there.
My dad is good friends with Jimmy Fox the drummer. I remember him coming around the house when I was a kid and taught me how to do a drum roll when I was learning to play drums. Really cool guy. He was at my wedding.
That’s terrific!!
His drumming really shines on this song. Cool that you know him!
@@cherylwoodward They met through collecting license plates. Jimmy also collects metal signs.
That bass line is a real hidden gem if you focus on it. Lots of variation and still locked in solid with the drums. That's where the funk in Funk #49 lives.
Yes it is. Vastly underappreciated. It's fun to play too.
Dale Peters. Really solid.
Jim Fox killing it on drums, too. One of the best power trios of all time.
Saw one of their reunion shows at Blossom Music Center a while back. Was like just as good as ever.
There's a Howard Stern show where they do this live right before that, which is on youtube. Totally magical.
word .... back when I was trying to imitate John Paul Jones....
The best run happens during the fade out. 2 climbs up and down in sequence before returning to the groove.
Joe Walsh from way back, and still jamming out! Walk Away should be next up from The James Gang, or else Funk #48. Joe Walsh has a good amount of excellent music. Keep bringing it.
Or the full, The Bomber: Closet Queen/Bolero/Cast Your Fate to the Wind
Should have done Funk #48 and Funk #49 as a medley. Funk #48 ends exactly where Funk #49 begins
Funk #49 released in 1970. Joe Walsh was really making a name for himself. He is a guitar master.
YES this was RELEASED in 1970 so y’all can calculate out the subsequent imitators/borrowers/thieves from that! ✊🏽😆
Three-piece band from Cleveland fronted by Joe Walsh.
Every bar band in early 70's played this song & Walk Away.
Sold a lot of cowbells!
They are from Cleveland, Ohio. And they get back together now and then to play short tours (when Joe is not doing his Eagles thing, or solo work). For his solo work you will like Rocky Mountain Way (Joe is one of the best slide players around) and also Life's been Good (to me so far)" which shows off Joe's really great sense of humor (his interviews are a treat). Enjoy!
Said he learned how to play slide from Duane Allman, when the James Gang played some play dates with the Allmans.
Life been Good is a favorite 👍✌
This Jam is immediately imprinted on your brain when you hear it. The remarkable guitaring Joe Walsh is attributable to this and can and will almost defiantly make you feel the energy. Add the guitars to the bass, and the screaming hot lyrics and vocals, and you find yourself lost in the Rock & Roll Funk that was the 70s. Great pick, as always, guys. You should give their song "Walk Away" & "Woman" a listen.
Joe Walsh, the guitarist, also is responsible for Jimmy Page’s No 1 guitar. Joe had the 1959 Gibson Les Paul originally, and had some work done on it in a shop in Chicago. He didn’t like it and convinced Jimmy to buy it from him for $500.00. He used it when they recorded the second album. He always refers to it as his No 1. As to the reaction, I’ve always loved James Gang, and I even saw Joe Walsh live during his solo career. He is one of my favorite guitarists.
3 guys. They from Cleveland. Joe Walsh is the singer,guitarist, song writer. Went on to a solo career, check out Rocky Mountain Way by Joe. Then joined the Eagles, the first album he made with them was Hotel California. He’s a monster!
Gentlemen , that's some sampling material there .
Joe Walsh is a Deep Well .
Vast inventory .
When the James Gang toured with the Who during the time of this song, as a gesture of gratitude, Joe Walsh gifted Pete Townshend a 1959 Gretsch 6120 with a Fender Bassman amp. Pete had been using Gibson SGs but Gibson changed the design of them and Pete didn't care for the way the new models sounded, and he was struggling to find the tone he wanted. This new Gretsch guitar and Fender amp combo blew Pete away. He says it was and is the loudest guitar he'd ever owned or will own. It become the foundation of the Who's sound for all of Who's Next and Quadrophenia. So thanks Joe Walsh for being integral to some great Who music in the 70s!!!!
Great story. The reason that I read the comments is for stuff like this.
I attended a show on this tour and can attest that both bands were firing!
@@jimmoore8951 - wow!!!!! Just wow!! What a treat I’m sure!
Didn't joe walsh also give jimmy page a les paul?
@@RonLesPaul - yes I think that marked the switch for Jimmy from fender to Gibson.
This dude is a Rock icon. James gang, then a huge solo career, and then The Eagles asked him to join one of the top Rock Bands in the world. Joe is a legend and a great guy. More Please.
Thanks
Joe was a rock Icon before, during and after the Eagles... in fact he helped them become the iconic band they are.
The Eagles heard his album and said "we wanna sound like that...!"
"Joe is an interesting bunch of guys.." ~ Glenn Frey
Joe's spoken word/playing guitar video explaining how he wrote "Life's Been Good'' is Amazing..! He's really a funny guy.
Straight outta Cleveland, baby!😎🎸
That was a great song, another great song by the James gang is The Bomber it includes a rock version of Ravel's Bolero which really sounds cool on an electric guitar.
"Funk #49" brought the James Gang, and especially Joe Walsh, to everyone's attention back in the day. Had the opportunity to see Joe live twice, and he delivered everything I wanted, and then he delivered some more. He is sooooo talented, and he is really funny and serious at the same time. A true genius of Rock and Roll.
Great riff! Always loved Joe Walsh. Check out his tune "Confessor."
I love Joe Walsh's guitar riffs. James Gang was an American rock band formed in Cleveland, Ohio, in 1966. The band went through a variety of line-up changes until they recorded their debut album as a power trio consisting of Joe Walsh, Tom Kriss, and Jim Fox. Dale Peters replaced Kriss on bass for the band's second and third album. As much as I love Funk #49.... their song "Walk Away" was their biggest hit.
That was the impeccable Mr. Joe Walsh on guitar and vocals the man's a legend!!
This was played by all garage bands across the country back then..Joe also has a tune called Funk 48.
Joe is a great guitar player
Thanks fellas. Much appreciated 🙏
It's only three guys playing - drums, bass, and guitar. I believe I heard Joe Walsh say in an interview once that he left the James Gang because he was tired of playing both lead and rhythm guitar AND singing lead, all at the same time.
You'll be interested to know that it was lead singer and guitarist Joe Walsh who convinced Jimmy Page of Led Zeppelin to use a Gibson Les Paul guitar instead of a Telecaster. He insisted Page purchase his Les Paul and that became his favorite guitar to use in the studio and live.
Hey Fellas. Early Joe Walsh. He was always great. The James Gang, his solo career, and The Eagles. Shout out to you guys for reacting to this one. Peace.
Would love to see you guys do a reaction to The Confessor by Joe Walsh. Great tune that no one ever reacts to.
Before their shows, the band would warm up with jams that they numbered. This one was number 49 and funky, so when they decided to record it, they named it Funk #49.
I covered this song in several bands I've been in. A very fun song to play.
Back in the mid-late 70's when I was in high school, if you had a rock band you played this song and also "Walk Away". Required play list material!
Rocky Mountain way was it for my local garage bands
Oh hell yeah! Great tune to fire up my morning - like others have said below, Joe Walsh is an underappreciated genius, and this riff will stay in your head for a good long time. Always great rocking out with you guys - much love from Canada!
Another good song is 'The Bomber' or 'Walk Away'
One of my favorite slide guitar players
All hail the Vibraslap! The most unique, identifiable, and cool percussion instrument ever.
Oh! Such a great tune! Joe Walsh is a gem.
If you guys want to get a better feel of just how talented Joe Walsh is, watch his visit to Daryl's House (Daryl Hall's music jam session show). Phenomenal live performances there.
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Try The Bomber next
You guys are so freaking lucky to be hearing all the songs you react to the very first time. I was born in 1960 so I grew up on these songs. btw, Joe Walsh (mostly of The Eagles fame) on both lead and rhythm guitar and lead vocals 🔥
Definitely a no brainier how can you not like this classic.Big up Joe Walsh of the eagles
This has been my wake up alarm, ring tone for years! I wake up dancing sometimes!
One of the great things about music from the 60s and 70s is that colour was irrelevant. It was all about the music and that was all that mattered. Rock 'n' Roll wasn't just music. It was social change. ♥
I really enjoy your analysis of the music and discussions. Have you evolved any of your music producing practices or playing as a result?
I went to see Jimi Hendrix in Memphis in June of 1970. The James Gang, a band I never heard of previously, opened the show. Unfortunately, Jimi was in bad shape that night, apparently severely high and/or drunk. He was at least an hour late and played for less than an hour. Sadly he would overdose and die three months later. The James Gang gave a great performance playing songs from this album, and I became a fan, buying the album the following week. "The Bomber" is a great song on the album.
James Gang - Rocky Mountain Way IS A MUST!!!!
Wow this takes me waaay back! Haven't heard it in a long time - It does have a lot going on but there is no mistaking who it is with Joe Walsh when it gets going. Very cool, nostalgic vibe🍂 Thanks guys for taking me down memory lane with this 'funky' tune!🧡
JAMES GANG, "FUNK #49". 3 man band out of Cleveland Ohio. Young Joe Walsh lead singer and Guitar professional. More, "WALK AWAY", "THE BOMBER", "TEND MY GARDEN".
Cleveland Rocks!!! Joe grew up partly in Columbus near OSU campus, only about a mile or so from where I am now. 🕊💖🎶
Great reaction. One of my all-time favorites.
Wow... you're really taking me back to my youth!!!!!!!! 💙💙💙☮☯😎 Love your reactions!!
Thank you both for your reactions on this one!
Good song. The Bomber (A. Closet Queen/B. Bolero/C. Cast Your Fate To The Wind) is great. Stop, Take a Look Around, Collage, Walk Away, The Devil is Singing Our Song & From Another Time are really good too.
Loved that band, oh back in the 70's again!
Jim Fox on drums. Dale Peters on bass and backup vocals. And Joe. They were so good.
Freshman year in HS 1974 I went to a new friends house. Her older brother had a Joe Walsh LP titled The Smoker You Drink The Player You Get. Absolutely blew my mind. Have been a huge fan of Joe Walsh ever since. Great reaction gentlemen 👏
One of the great guitar players/frontman that nobody talks about. Joe Walsh rocks as a matter of fact a little Rocky Mountain Way is probably something you both should hear!!!!! Awesome reaction🎸🎸🎸🎸
This song is from like 1969-1970 . It is one of the the OG's of funky rock riffs .
@russelbarnes is totally right! Those were og Licks. This album came out 1969--72. 3 piece band.
Try "turned to stone" or Rocky Mountain Way. Nice job, young folk!
Next..The Bomber. Same album.
When I became of age
My mama sat me down, said
Son, you're growing up, it's
Time you looked around
So I began to notice
Some things I hadn't seen before
That's what brought me here
Knockin' on your back door...
Love it!! This song is sooo old! I know cuz I was Young when it came out- long before there was a band called The Eagles! This was in Heavy rotation at our parties. Loved your head banging reaction 🤘💯
The story I heard was that there was a forth member of James Gang who was the lead singer and lead guitarist and he suddenly quit which forced Joe Walsh to learn to play a combination of lead and rhythm guitar, AND sing lead on most of their songs… not to mention do most of the writing…
I saw him live once in the 80s with just a drummer and bass… he’s super talented and cool….
The James Gang...🎸great....
Listened to this in high school. Our hard rock for my friends.
One of the best ever three man bands
Gotta love James Gang and Joe Walsh! Talk about an eccentric guy!
Remember, guys, in music, good artists borrow - great artists steal.
😁😆
Was present for Hell Freezes Over Concert Joe Walsh came out acting crazy. Joel Walsh is AWESOME guitarist. ❤
This is another crazy song on my list from the lake. Shaking with the Ledge Mob.
You know like when a song reaction really hits the spot - didn't know what I wanted to hear til I saw it.
Got to see em live at college........great band!
Oh y'all are in for a treat.
Jimmy Fox is laying down that drum beat, and im my humble opinion he's one of the best feel drummers ever!
Classic!!!!!!
They were formed in Cleveland, Ohio in 1966. There were just 3 ,, embers. They made these albums::
James Gang · 1966-1977 · 1991 · 1996 · 1998 · 2001 · 2005 · 2006 · 2022.
" Funk #49" came out fourteen years before "Footloose". It was a three man band. Joe Walsh on guitar and vocal.
This is from 1970
Joe is also Ringo Starr's brother in law
Infectious groove!
2 Head Bobbers are
better than 1!
Good Reaction Guys as always!
Brilliant observation on the similarity to Footloose!!! How did I never think of that???
Prior to Joe’s days with the Eagles. Great old banger.
James Gang was seriously awesome
Great Reaction again! Next up...."The Bomber" another James Gang Classic.
They are from Ohio. Check out Joe Walch's solo work . The Eagles were a great band before Joe Walsh. I saw the Eagles at my college, Billy Joel opened for them. After Joe joined they took it to another level.
I just saw Joe Walsh and the James Gang in November! They are from ohio. It was Joe Walsh and the James Gang. The Black Keys , Nine Inch Nails, and The Breeders. All those bands are from Ohio. It was Ohio Fest, lol. It was a truly amazing night of live music! It is a three piece band, by the way.
First concert I ever attended! Wollman rink Central Park NYC miller concert series 1974❤
"IN THE CITY", "WALK AWAY", "ALL NIGHT LONG", "ROCKY MOUNTAIN WAY', "THE CONFESSOR",
"PRETTY MAIDS ALL IN A ROW"(with the Eagles)
Funk #50 is also worth a listen.
The James Gang was a 3 piece band from Cleveland. As others have mentioned, it was our introduction to Joe Walsh.
Give a listen to The Ashes The Rain & I.
Great song.
The groove is deep w this one Lifes been good is another
3 man band. Story goes the lead singer and rhythm guitar player quit just before they were supposed to go on stage. Joe Walsh took over their duties and they went on anyways and a legend was born.
Stripped down funky rock. My favorite kind.
I remember getting the album, and printed on the inside of the album jacket it said "Made loud, to be played loud", and I remember following these instructions explicitly!
"JOE'S AN INTERESTING BUNCH OF GUYS" ~ GLENN FREY (RIP)
Life of Illusion is another must listen👍👍
That instrmuent that makes the rattling sound is called a VIBRASLAP.
Good job picking up that🎉 Footloose Riff in Funk #49😮
I was going to Uni in mid 70's in Thunder Bay and my buddy and I drove to Minnesota to see him. Joe was solo then but obviously he did this song. Good memories for me and I'm glad you liked it. A must listen by Joe would be "Life's Been Good". Great music with a somewhat reggae beat and hilarious lyrics, check it out. Great stuff guys...
That was Joe Walsh’s band, from Colorado. You have see Joe Walsh when he was in the Eagles
Don Henley of the Eagles once said, "Joe's a very interesting bunch of guys."
That's jam.. I never saw the James gang but saw him with barnstorm and at Kent State University were he went to college at and several times at Red rocks, Colorado. Love that sh#t
Love the funk. 😎👍❤
King of Slide and Talk Box….Joe Wash! My Favorite Eagle!
Nothing like Funk #49 to get yer ass movin'. I have all three of James Gang albums (with Joe Walsh)...good stuff. Joe is in my top 5 guitar heroes, behind Jimi Hendrix, Jimmy Page, Eric Clapton and Stevie Ray Vaughn.
good pick up on the Footloose reference. I used to play this song on guitar back in the 70's and when Footloose came out I asked the same thing. The fingering is almost the same. Joe was always a little ahead of things.