Dont think you would get that kind of frankness from Don Henley!...he is a great lyricist and musician, but comes across as having an ego the size of Texas. You would think that being
given a fabulous talent for music would be enough, so credit to Don Felder for telling it like it was.
Full credit to Don Felder for being able to take responsibility for his part - I wonder if the others can be that frank about themselves? Thank you for the great music Don - your songs are a big part of me taking up guitar.
Loved your book"heaven and Hell", your honesty and skill is appreciated by this dude. nnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn
It was when Felder joined the Eagles that I started liking them. When Walsh joined them I thought all my dreams had come true. But too bad that Henley and Frey turned out to be such huge assholes. The Eagles are just a corporate sellout now mining the memories and ripping off their fans.
@MrTenitis Don't talk Crap sport .Don did not play on the first 2 albums and only on 2 songs on the third. On the greatest hits he only played on 5 of the 10 songs.
@paulbran100 Whatever is your problem. I wasn't saying you were wrong, just saying he's been with them for a long time. Did I say you were wrong? What are you so touchy for?
Not the biggest EAGLES fan, but the Don Felder tracks from the HEAVY METAL Soundtrack, are essential listening. Right you are Dave, he did wonders to the EAGLES sound. -jeff metal-
Felder is just one cool cat....my favorite guitarist of all time. Not real flashy, but extremely talented and enormously tasteful. Not to mention an accomplished golfer also.
Felder's book is fascinating. If half what he says about Henley and Frey is true - well the Eagles must have been a pretty toxic place to be. Interesting too how their post Felder album was so incredibly weak.
kirbygene, I watched the 60 MINUTES interview and know for a fact that the only reason they agreed to do the inteview (with Steve Kroft) was because they put parameters on what they were going to discuss. DON FELDER, was never mentioned in the interview (nor were Bernie Leadon or Randy Meisner). It would be pretty hard for Don Henley and Glenn Frey to admit they were such assholes to their former band members. watch the interview and see how much Henley and Frey STILL don't like each other.
cuzz7133, you nailed it. He wrote the music for (what turned about to be called Hotel California). Don Henley liked it and referred to it as the MEXICAN BOLERO song. He basically wrote the lyrics for it (which are truly amazing) but with no musical creation from Don Felder, this song wouldn't exist.
notsolonesomeDave and kamaboko1, I agree with you both completely. Its a shame how he was fired from the band. His book HEAVEN AND HELL is a really interesting read. Without him, they are not the SAME band.
Yeah....seems like all we ever hear about are the members of the Eagles since Mr. Felder left the group. But he was one of the originals AND his work is what I always recognize as classic. Awesome musician and person.
My message got cut off. Felder plays VOL with a really ballsy Strat. I could not believe it was a Strat: It has Lace sensor pickups and sounds like a Les Paul Standard. BTW, Nice D-35
Sorry, but the reality is that The Eagles can go on without Felder. Without Don Henley The Eagles can not go on. What is that litttle saying: Don Henley and a back-up band! Henley and Frey's contribuition to the group is/ was much greater than Felder"s -- musically and busines wise. Felder is a nice guy and talented guitar player. However, would we ever have a Hotel California without Henley's lyrics? I don't think so!!!
@PetiteGateau1 Would he ever have a Hotel California without Henley lyrics??? Are you 4 real??? If it wasn't for him, there woudn't be no such thing as a HOTEL CALIFORNIA!!!
HOTEL CALIFORNIA put Eagles on the Map.. Not Don Henley or Glenn Frye..
@cuzz7133 The bestselling album of "ALL TIME" was the Eagles album Greatest Hits. With all due respect, I love Hotel California but them guys were already on the map. I know it was just a greatest hits album but think about it, The greatest selling album of all time.
@MrTenitis You don't know what your talking about their greatest hits was not the biggest selling album of all time, not even in the top five you idiot
@paulbran100 I've re-checked and I'll have to concede that you are right even though the sources of my information contradicted themselves. I said what I said in good faith and I really thought I was right. Still, the lowest listing I can find still puts them at 6. You didn't have to call me names for me to admit that. All you had to do was say I might be wrong. Lighten up. I have nothing against you. Can we agree that they were definitely on the musical map before Hotel California?
@MrTenitis I see your Gobben off on here now I dont know who is worse you or unravelled1962. You dont seem to know much about music. Did you know that Felder took this riff from an old Jethro Tull song called (we used to know)
@pinfolder no i didn't know that. I really like Jethro Tull too. I don't know that much about popular music but I thought I was right. I admitted I was wrong so let that be an end to it.
@pinfolder I just listened to that Jethro Tull song and you might be right, they sound very similar. Look I don't pretend to know everything about Rock and popular music. I just know what I like and don't like. Why can't we just leave it at that. I take it you don't like Gary Moore and I do. So what! the worlds not gonna quit turning cause we disagree. Peace Out!
@paulbran100 I have to admit I'm eating Crow. Kinda taste like Chicken. If you don't know what eating crow is in America it means I got to eat my words. That's why I removed my last comment. Music should be bringing the world closer together not drive us apart. Peace.
@MrTenitis Let it rest. I don't care who you guys like or dislike. Everybody has different taste. That's what makes us individuals. I,m not arguing with you anymore.
@PetiteGateau1 :Just finished Don's book. Recommend it highly. You are right, The Eagles without Henley would never have been The Eagles. His brilliant lyrics and incredible voice are essential, and Felder would be the first to admit it. But your statement is wrong--The Eagles would not have been the same, not even close, without Felder. He wrote the music to Hotel California-music that inspired Henley, and other songs. Even Frey, in an unguarded moment alone with Felder, tells him that.
Don Felder is my guitar hero. I have his book which he autographed for me. Just a really nice, pleasant, down to earth guy. Watch him in any video, even in The Eagles. He's always smiling. That's him...
I saw the eagles at Patriots Stadium, they sucked. It was like a very bad Joe Walsh show. Everything sounded like the James gang, and most of the show he wandered around the stage. I’m sure somewhere, some village somewhere, is missing its Idiot. The guy on lead guitar missed so many licks it was sad. The band was over when Bernie Leadon left and Joe Walsh joined.Don Felder added the finesse that Glen Frey just doesn’t possess; and he is only an average rhythm guitar player, at that.
I have to admit as much as I like the Eagles Don Henly and Glen Frey really tried to Screw Don Felder, he is a classy guy no bitterness and still compliments Henly's writing ability. True artist with a lot of class!
In interviews Henley and Frey seem more uptight than Felder. Felder seems more human. Something tells me Leadon, Meisner, and Felder were the more decent elements of this band though they didn't get the spotlight or chance to express their music like Henley and Felder did. Henley sings five of the eight songs on Hotel California, and it hurts the album. If the other band members were given a chance that album would have been even bigger, and not possessed that flaw.
This Summer I saw both The Don Felder Band @ The M Resort in Vegas & a month later Saw The Eagles @ The MGM & in my opinion, beside the familiar voices The Felder Band Kicked ASS !!!
But felder is the worst because he is such a pussy. The whole book he cries about how poorly he was treated for years out on the road and in the studio but everytime it was time to record/tour he was the first to pack and leave his family. The guy was never home, did drugs and cheated on his wife and then writes a fuckin' chapter wondering how his wife could've left him. Fuck him and his inferiority complex. Fucker cried for 300 pages. If the eagles called tonight he'd be out there w/them in 1hr
There weren't any good guys in the eagles. They were all flawed in someway. Frey and Henley were/are cocksuckers, Walsh is a spineless coward who wouldn't stick up for Felder when the shit hit the fan because he didn't want to lose the dream job that kept him in booze/coke.
Frey & Henley screwed Bernie Leadon & Randy Meisner. Fortunately, Don Felder - not so much; though not from lack of trying. I'd like to see a Felder, Leadon, Meisner project. Call it "Broken Eagles" perhaps.
To me, Frey is far more of a cunt than Henley. Don't get me wrong, Henley is still a cunt, just not on the same scale. Walsh I don't know about - he's kind of a silent partner type.
I beleive this Don (not Henley ) is a fine musician especially if he taught Tom Petty to play guitar, hotel cali is definately one of my favs- it's too bad bands like the eagles and beatles have to part ways and tragedies happen to them like plane crashes shootings etc.Glad he got some cash though.
I love how he still remains objective and open with regard to talking about his time in the eagles. Frey and Henley lack honesty. So much so, they refuse to talk about the other former members in context what so ever. Rock on Mr Felder
It's sad the creed surrounded of Geffen, Henley and Frey. why they don't recognize Felder has the right of royalties cause he's part of The Eagle corp.?
Felder was pushed out the Eagles over money, he was an equal partner and Henley and Frey wanted him to take less money to remain in the band, he refused and was out, but not before they had to pay him a boat load of money.
When the Eagles play 'Hotel California' onstage these days and the crowd roars approval, do you think without Don there playing, they feel just a little like thieves?
Ha! Desperado, the signature song from Eagles? Bullshit? Without Hotel California they would be another Foreigner or Journey, popular with their hardcore fans but mostly forgotten.
Felder gave them a song comparable to Stairway To Heaven, the song they will be remembered for.
The music business is that.....a business like any other. If you go into a partnership with a group of people, you are entitled to your percentage of the profits (if there are any) and losses. We know what kind of money these guys were raking in. It's always fun in the beginning. Then the money starts rolling in and that's when problems start. I don't care if Felder never wrote or sang a single song, by law he was entitled to his share and they tried to screw him. Good for you Don!!
i can tell by the look in dons eye that he has found inner peace .he seems very humblw to me. i have not read his book but am on my way to the book store now to buy it .i am very interested in hearing what this man has to say.i love his guitar work heavy metal soundtrack stays in my cd player.great interview.
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I always liked Felder and enjoyed watching him live / vid. I have read his book and listened to his interviews, he has convinced me he is a "one trick pony". His only notable contribution was co writing Hotel California and then working out the lengthy accoustic intro to the same song on the live set. He does not sing and his presence on stage now is surpassed(in my opinion) by Stuart Smith. Felder is still a great musician and a great guy. Please "Get over it" and become yourself.
Hotel California minus the lyrics. Without his contribution, the song is never born. Without his solos like, on "one of these nights", for example. the Eagles don't reach the heights they did. His solos were incredible sexy and tasty. Stuart Smith plays Felder's solos. What did Stuart create? He is a no trick pony.
Well anymajordude5 , we will have to agree to disagree. AS stated, " I always like Felder" He does not claim what YOU claim in HIS book ???? Reading between the lines on what YOU say, the rest of the Eagles are "one trick ponies" and lost without Felder ? I dont think so !!!!!
He joined late in the recording of the"On The Border" album, where he brought "Already Gone" ALIVE with his guitar riffs and leads and his slide on "Good Day In Hell".
On "One Of These Nights" LP he arranged all of the clever opening music of the title song, including the bassline. All of it.
On "Hotel California" he co-wrote the title song and "Victim Of Love"
On "Long Run" LP he co-wrote "Disco Strangler" & "Those Shoes"
lyngoodwin-- I was just pointing out that Felder is not a "one trick pony" He was an important part of the Eagles. As important as Frey or Henley? of course not. But important for more than just Hotel California. It's fine with me if you want to minimize his importance. It just seemed slightly innaccurate to me.
@kirbygene Hi kirbygene, it may come as a surprise but I am a fan of Don Felders. He is a very pleasant guy and a great guitarist. No one person is bigger than the Eagles, even the "Gods" My angles remains, he is/was the least important of the present Eagles line up. I would be made up if he could have success in his own right, but as I have said (in my opinion) he needs to move on and forget the guys who sacked him.
@lyngoodwin-- You actually think Timothy B Schmidt brought more to the Eagles sound than Felder? He only arrived for "The Long Run" and mimicks Meisner's role. I don't dislike him, but to put him above Felder in terms of importance to the Eagles is sort of silly.
@lyngoodwin - sorry if the use of the wors "silly" sounded disrespectful. I thought it was mild compared to language I see here on YouTube. In the big pictureof life, I know some of this is just our opinions. You actually did more than I did-- bought a Felder CD, lol
Not even sure I agree with it being "the" signature tune, Desperado could arguably lay claim to that title. The Hotel California album was the penultimate album before the 14 years break. They had several albums and many hit records before California, the Eagles were well and truly iconic before California.
@kamaboko1 He wrote all the music but not the lyrics. Henley wrote the lyrics with help from Frey, that's why all 3 are credited. The lyrics to that song are some of the greatest lyrics ever written & they could not possibly have fit the music any better. Take a great tune & add weak lyrics to it & you will severely handicap its potential. "Hotel California" is a rare case of a song written as art becoming wildly popular, in the same way as "Stairway to Heaven," & "Dust in the Wind."
Getting quite a bit of heat for my comments about Don. I rate Don Felder very highly and he was a wonderful presence for so long in the Eagles. Simply, his contribution was not as great as Glenn, Don H, Joe or Timothy B. Surely, no Eagles fan can dispute that ? I wanted to make the point that HE should get over it, Don Felder will not go forward if he keeps looking back. In fact Don, write a song on that theme and play your wonderful guitar solo and have a hit !!!!
It must be an awesome feeling to write and play a song that moves a listener emotionally. What a player Felder is. He's definitely one of those guitarists that seems to make it sound effortless. On a related topic, the book, "Heaven and Hell..." is a great read. Also, his in-studio interview on the Howard Stern show as great and inspired me to buy the book.
Don Felder was the sound of the Eagles. His unique talent can't be replaced by trumpet players, mariachi bands or less capable guitarists. When the "new" Eagles come to a Don Felder part they should all just stop playing stand there in silence to ponder their loss (and ours).
@douggie2238 I agree! randy meisner and bernie leadon are the other two that were key elements to that band but felder gave them more of a edge and hotel california was the transition to the walsh/felder sound. Go listen to felder's "takin a ride" or "all of you" from the heavy metal movie soundtrack or most of walsh's solo work that's proof there that those two were the sound of that group from 1976-up
Amazing man and guitarist. I just love his "I Can't Tell You Why" guitar solo. He is such a fine guitar artist, the manner he composed notes in every eagles song is just a power beyond imaginable. Just listening to this and some of his interviews makes me see his humility and honesty; and I see that he is a happy man. The Eagles today is no longer delightful not having Don Felder with them anymore. Don Felder is my favorite of them all. God bless you Don and may you make more good songs.
Don thanks for all the time and life you've contributed to the world of music. I'll never go to an Eagles concert or buy an album without your talent included. No sir, no Don Felder NO eagles.
I just finished the book and I am so sorry that I have paid so much $for their concerts supporting "the Gods" Frey and Henley. They don't deserve a penny from me. Don, they will never be the same without you and I'll never go so the Eagles again unless you play with them. Thanks for sharing your life with us.
Still my favorite Eagles. A very inspiring guitarist for me. He even gives credits to Henley in this interview, dispite Henley never mentions him anymore! Really an honest guy
It is really a shame I think that Don Felder is not in The Eagles no more. I love The Eagles and their music, but it never sounded completely the same no more since Don Felder is gone.
Don should call up Bernie Leadon and Randy Meisner and form a new band. Get Joe Vitale to play drums, Jackson Browne and JD Souther could make guest appearences....I'd be first in line to see that show.
I just saw this. Felder is one pure, humble, honest guy without the usual PR pish spouting out of his mouth. A pleasure to listen to. Funny thing is I'm playing in a tribute band call "hotel California" and before I joined the guys played one gig with Felder and they said he was brilliant but still very demanding.
Taught "little Tommy Petty." Awesome! GREAT interview! Henley sounds like the real ass and he plays the drums like his arms are frozen stiff. It aint the Eagles without Felder. He is a class act all the way.
Felder you are truly a class act. You get it (what life is all about) I appreciate you honesty about everything and the fact you seek the positives in most things around you. When I think of the Eagles, I think of you, your guitar talent and the incredible song you wrote. Hotel California defines the Eagles and no one can take that away from you!
Felder and Walsh were the backbone of The Eagles. Henley and Frey may have been the showmen but the humbleness and guitar skills of Felder makes him my favorite Eagle member.
It's pretty obvious that Don Henly and Glenn Frey are the two biggest egomaniac assholes in rock after what they did to Felder.......he was just as responsible for the Eagles' phenomenal success in the 70's as Henley/Frey and he deserves just as much of the profits.......for fuck's sake, he wrote "Hotel California" --- still regarded as the greatest rock song of all time (maybe tied with Stairway to Heaven?).
FUCK YOU, HENLEY & FREY, YOU GREEDY CUNTS.........DON FELDER RULES YOU BITCHES !!!!
@Hunkola I can't stand it when people use the comment section to go on a swearing tirade while hiding behind their computor. But in this case...WELL SAID!
Good interview, thx for posting, seems like a well grounded very thoughtful guy (sometimes it seems you have to get out of the "machine" in order to have a normal life)
Well the album debuted as number one in 7 countries. I hit the wrong button I mean't 2 number one chart singles. How Long and I Dream their was no war, won them 2 Grammy's. I enjoy Felder's playing, but he was not the Eagles, and they still sell out fast. BTW, I like their new album, I'm a Joe fan so my favorite is Guilty of the Crime, but the whole album is great.
Yeah that's exactly it, their new album only became 7 times platinum with 4 number one singles out of it. That's also why they are one of the best selling bands in the world.
I know it sold 7+mil copies but even that doesn't mean what it meant in the past - that was only good enough for the number 3 spot for the year. As for the four number one singles, you either need to look at the right charts or find some better drugs to take. You are completely out of your mind with that one! (By the way, the AC chart doesn't co
Dont think you would get that kind of frankness from Don Henley!...he is a great lyricist and musician, but comes across as having an ego the size of Texas. You would think that being
given a fabulous talent for music would be enough, so credit to Don Felder for telling it like it was.
mrartboy1 3 weeks ago
Does this guy have a solid head on his shoulders on what , holy smokes, fingers felder
1232rieky 1 month ago
Great stuff!
DouglasKew 2 months ago
Full credit to Don Felder for being able to take responsibility for his part - I wonder if the others can be that frank about themselves? Thank you for the great music Don - your songs are a big part of me taking up guitar.
dukeoversteer 3 months ago 6
I watched this whole video very cool interview...
ogrebattle22763 4 months ago
His book is one of my favorites. Great guy.
FrodoDojo 4 months ago 3
Good for you Don
tonylasley 4 months ago
saw him last night, best concert ive ever seen
TheRZMask 5 months ago
Simply a Musical genious. The best ever concidered the guitar skills in addition to arrangments and texts.
KEErvik 5 months ago
A gentleman, a true talent and seemingly a cool guy. My hat is off to you Don Felder.
kevinkmny 5 months ago
5 DISLIKES, WTF WITH THE PEOPLES?
sandrorhoads 5 months ago in playlist Eagles
Wow, he seemed truly open and honest here, which a lot of celebrities are more guarded when speaking of such things.
nightskymine 5 months ago
The eagles didn't make hotel california, Don Felder fucking did.
unionofonion 6 months ago
Aguem por favor poderia traduzir este video pra o brigado
96830125 7 months ago
integrity, honesty and class...... pity henley and frey never had any of it.. great man, tremendous talent.
aquaskye 7 months ago
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Loved your book"heaven and Hell", your honesty and skill is appreciated by this dude. nnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn
abraxas896913 7 months ago
Loved your book"heaven and Hell", your honesty and skill is appreciated by this dude.
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MrTenitis 7 months ago
Wow! we're getting old aren't we Don?
MrTenitis 7 months ago
It was when Felder joined the Eagles that I started liking them. When Walsh joined them I thought all my dreams had come true. But too bad that Henley and Frey turned out to be such huge assholes. The Eagles are just a corporate sellout now mining the memories and ripping off their fans.
BrownBrown90 7 months ago
Don was good but he was not in the Eagles from the start
paulbran100 8 months ago
@paulbran100 He joined in 74, Purty close to the start I would say.
MrTenitis 7 months ago
@MrTenitis Don't talk Crap sport .Don did not play on the first 2 albums and only on 2 songs on the third. On the greatest hits he only played on 5 of the 10 songs.
paulbran100 7 months ago
@paulbran100 Whatever is your problem. I wasn't saying you were wrong, just saying he's been with them for a long time. Did I say you were wrong? What are you so touchy for?
MrTenitis 7 months ago
@paulbran100 Let's not start. I really don't want to argue with you or anybody else.
MrTenitis 7 months ago
This man was Tom Petty's guitar teacher!
rocktenniscat 8 months ago
What an intelligent and honest man Don Felder is! Good luck Don.
davefk 8 months ago
This guy seems so delicate, hie way of talking is very articulate, just like his guitar solos....
F3FisGoodforYou 9 months ago
Not the biggest EAGLES fan, but the Don Felder tracks from the HEAVY METAL Soundtrack, are essential listening. Right you are Dave, he did wonders to the EAGLES sound. -jeff metal-
JDavidNix 10 months ago
Such a gent.. And just speaks dictfully, he's never stuck for an answer or mumbling..
gavquinn 10 months ago 2
The Eagles, as a whole, are what made the band...Everyone trys to give credit to certain ones, but Timothy Schmidt, and Joe Walsh did alot as well.
Alcohollica1966 10 months ago 2
...and let's not forget so many songs by the greatest band ever the Beatles...
ScottyJ0518 11 months ago
takin a ride!
raoulkid 11 months ago
Felder is just one cool cat....my favorite guitarist of all time. Not real flashy, but extremely talented and enormously tasteful. Not to mention an accomplished golfer also.
loduck 1 year ago
Felder's book is fascinating. If half what he says about Henley and Frey is true - well the Eagles must have been a pretty toxic place to be. Interesting too how their post Felder album was so incredibly weak.
bertfrantic 1 year ago
kirbygene, I watched the 60 MINUTES interview and know for a fact that the only reason they agreed to do the inteview (with Steve Kroft) was because they put parameters on what they were going to discuss. DON FELDER, was never mentioned in the interview (nor were Bernie Leadon or Randy Meisner). It would be pretty hard for Don Henley and Glenn Frey to admit they were such assholes to their former band members. watch the interview and see how much Henley and Frey STILL don't like each other.
gordlightfootfan 1 year ago
cuzz7133, you nailed it. He wrote the music for (what turned about to be called Hotel California). Don Henley liked it and referred to it as the MEXICAN BOLERO song. He basically wrote the lyrics for it (which are truly amazing) but with no musical creation from Don Felder, this song wouldn't exist.
gordlightfootfan 1 year ago
notsolonesomeDave and kamaboko1, I agree with you both completely. Its a shame how he was fired from the band. His book HEAVEN AND HELL is a really interesting read. Without him, they are not the SAME band.
gordlightfootfan 1 year ago
Yeah....seems like all we ever hear about are the members of the Eagles since Mr. Felder left the group. But he was one of the originals AND his work is what I always recognize as classic. Awesome musician and person.
suessanderson 1 year ago
My message got cut off. Felder plays VOL with a really ballsy Strat. I could not believe it was a Strat: It has Lace sensor pickups and sounds like a Les Paul Standard. BTW, Nice D-35
sbjkd 1 year ago
Sorry, but the reality is that The Eagles can go on without Felder. Without Don Henley The Eagles can not go on. What is that litttle saying: Don Henley and a back-up band! Henley and Frey's contribuition to the group is/ was much greater than Felder"s -- musically and busines wise. Felder is a nice guy and talented guitar player. However, would we ever have a Hotel California without Henley's lyrics? I don't think so!!!
PetiteGateau1 1 year ago
@PetiteGateau1 Would he ever have a Hotel California without Henley lyrics??? Are you 4 real??? If it wasn't for him, there woudn't be no such thing as a HOTEL CALIFORNIA!!!
HOTEL CALIFORNIA put Eagles on the Map.. Not Don Henley or Glenn Frye..
cuzz7133 1 year ago 2
@cuzz7133 The bestselling album of "ALL TIME" was the Eagles album Greatest Hits. With all due respect, I love Hotel California but them guys were already on the map. I know it was just a greatest hits album but think about it, The greatest selling album of all time.
MrTenitis 7 months ago
@MrTenitis You don't know what your talking about their greatest hits was not the biggest selling album of all time, not even in the top five you idiot
paulbran100 7 months ago
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MrTenitis 7 months ago
@MrTenitis Sticks and stones............
MrTenitis 7 months ago
@paulbran100 I've re-checked and I'll have to concede that you are right even though the sources of my information contradicted themselves. I said what I said in good faith and I really thought I was right. Still, the lowest listing I can find still puts them at 6. You didn't have to call me names for me to admit that. All you had to do was say I might be wrong. Lighten up. I have nothing against you. Can we agree that they were definitely on the musical map before Hotel California?
MrTenitis 7 months ago
@MrTenitis That was my only real point.
MrTenitis 7 months ago
@MrTenitis I see your Gobben off on here now I dont know who is worse you or unravelled1962. You dont seem to know much about music. Did you know that Felder took this riff from an old Jethro Tull song called (we used to know)
pinfolder 7 months ago
@pinfolder no i didn't know that. I really like Jethro Tull too. I don't know that much about popular music but I thought I was right. I admitted I was wrong so let that be an end to it.
MrTenitis 7 months ago
@pinfolder I just listened to that Jethro Tull song and you might be right, they sound very similar. Look I don't pretend to know everything about Rock and popular music. I just know what I like and don't like. Why can't we just leave it at that. I take it you don't like Gary Moore and I do. So what! the worlds not gonna quit turning cause we disagree. Peace Out!
MrTenitis 7 months ago
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@MrTenitis How about you two fags just go fuck each other in up the ass in private and just stop trying to get the last word in.
Just shove it and listen to some music, jesus christ, do you nerds always need to out-smart one another? Just learn to let your useless pride go.
The only person it matters to is the both of you.
unionofonion 6 months ago
@pinfolder Just drop it, you two are acting like a couple of fags.
Your like and dislike for music doesn't mean shit to any one but yourselves.
If this is such a huge deal for the both of you than set up a meeting and go fuck each other up the ass.
You're both acting like little school girls.
unionofonion 6 months ago
@unionofonion What the hell are you on about I only made one comment on this video you must be mistaking me for someone else.
pinfolder 6 months ago
@paulbran100 I have to admit I'm eating Crow. Kinda taste like Chicken. If you don't know what eating crow is in America it means I got to eat my words. That's why I removed my last comment. Music should be bringing the world closer together not drive us apart. Peace.
MrTenitis 7 months ago
@MrTenitis Let it rest. I don't care who you guys like or dislike. Everybody has different taste. That's what makes us individuals. I,m not arguing with you anymore.
MrTenitis 7 months ago
@PetiteGateau1 :Just finished Don's book. Recommend it highly. You are right, The Eagles without Henley would never have been The Eagles. His brilliant lyrics and incredible voice are essential, and Felder would be the first to admit it. But your statement is wrong--The Eagles would not have been the same, not even close, without Felder. He wrote the music to Hotel California-music that inspired Henley, and other songs. Even Frey, in an unguarded moment alone with Felder, tells him that.
wccoope 1 year ago
GREAT guy...
dale3858 1 year ago
What an agreeable person.
bbunters 1 year ago
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This amazing man..is the reason the music is so good..and the book is the worlds treasure...a kick ass classy guy
bailey536 1 year ago
This amazing man..is the reason the music is so good..and the book is the worlds treasure...
bailey536 1 year ago
Don Felder is my guitar hero. I have his book which he autographed for me. Just a really nice, pleasant, down to earth guy. Watch him in any video, even in The Eagles. He's always smiling. That's him...
corlando52 1 year ago
Don is a class act :)
atomicplayboy4u 1 year ago
I saw the eagles at Patriots Stadium, they sucked. It was like a very bad Joe Walsh show. Everything sounded like the James gang, and most of the show he wandered around the stage. I’m sure somewhere, some village somewhere, is missing its Idiot. The guy on lead guitar missed so many licks it was sad. The band was over when Bernie Leadon left and Joe Walsh joined.Don Felder added the finesse that Glen Frey just doesn’t possess; and he is only an average rhythm guitar player, at that.
GearingDestroyer 1 year ago
I agree....
starboy2013 1 year ago
@GearingDestroyer wow that is so negative and not true the eagles are good both was, u obiously dont like the rock type of eagles then
zosojplp 1 year ago
@zosojplp fuck you
GearingDestroyer 1 year ago
I have to admit as much as I like the Eagles Don Henly and Glen Frey really tried to Screw Don Felder, he is a classy guy no bitterness and still compliments Henly's writing ability. True artist with a lot of class!
rvphoto 1 year ago
In interviews Henley and Frey seem more uptight than Felder. Felder seems more human. Something tells me Leadon, Meisner, and Felder were the more decent elements of this band though they didn't get the spotlight or chance to express their music like Henley and Felder did. Henley sings five of the eight songs on Hotel California, and it hurts the album. If the other band members were given a chance that album would have been even bigger, and not possessed that flaw.
TheDogRibs 1 year ago
This Summer I saw both The Don Felder Band @ The M Resort in Vegas & a month later Saw The Eagles @ The MGM & in my opinion, beside the familiar voices The Felder Band Kicked ASS !!!
john68957 1 year ago
But felder is the worst because he is such a pussy. The whole book he cries about how poorly he was treated for years out on the road and in the studio but everytime it was time to record/tour he was the first to pack and leave his family. The guy was never home, did drugs and cheated on his wife and then writes a fuckin' chapter wondering how his wife could've left him. Fuck him and his inferiority complex. Fucker cried for 300 pages. If the eagles called tonight he'd be out there w/them in 1hr
RESCUE94 1 year ago
There weren't any good guys in the eagles. They were all flawed in someway. Frey and Henley were/are cocksuckers, Walsh is a spineless coward who wouldn't stick up for Felder when the shit hit the fan because he didn't want to lose the dream job that kept him in booze/coke.
RESCUE94 1 year ago
Frey & Henley screwed Bernie Leadon & Randy Meisner. Fortunately, Don Felder - not so much; though not from lack of trying. I'd like to see a Felder, Leadon, Meisner project. Call it "Broken Eagles" perhaps.
757optim 1 year ago
To me, Frey is far more of a cunt than Henley. Don't get me wrong, Henley is still a cunt, just not on the same scale. Walsh I don't know about - he's kind of a silent partner type.
TheDensley7 1 year ago
This guy must be quite a bit older than me but looks great he must have got things right in his life.
sg72646 1 year ago
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Hunkola , read the book and you will hate Henley/ Frey even more.
DenEast 1 year ago
Seems like a sincere and honest guy. And what a great musician.
hummarstra 1 year ago
what a champion bloke not a bit of ego in him
universal80 1 year ago
sweet video. The truth about Hotel California!!!
MrDtiller 1 year ago
Thank you Don Felder for one the most beautiful pieces of musis ever and for being so humble
demios987 1 year ago
Those of you who have read the book - is it worth buying??
Lmid56 1 year ago
@Lmid56 Yes,very well worth buying and very well written!
fuhrmaj62 1 year ago
I beleive this Don (not Henley ) is a fine musician especially if he taught Tom Petty to play guitar, hotel cali is definately one of my favs- it's too bad bands like the eagles and beatles have to part ways and tragedies happen to them like plane crashes shootings etc.Glad he got some cash though.
outlawd1 1 year ago
I love how he still remains objective and open with regard to talking about his time in the eagles. Frey and Henley lack honesty. So much so, they refuse to talk about the other former members in context what so ever. Rock on Mr Felder
brushee 1 year ago 6
@brushee hey bro its because the fella is pure class.
auzrocks 7 months ago
It's sad the creed surrounded of Geffen, Henley and Frey. why they don't recognize Felder has the right of royalties cause he's part of The Eagle corp.?
myryckyz 1 year ago
Felder was always my favorite of the Eagles. The band has never been the same without him.
crustlessraptor49 1 year ago
Felder was pushed out the Eagles over money, he was an equal partner and Henley and Frey wanted him to take less money to remain in the band, he refused and was out, but not before they had to pay him a boat load of money.
thfzn 1 year ago
I wish I could get guitar lessons for Don Felder.
ureadmymind 1 year ago
Don Felder is one of my favorite gutarists of all time.
sammys70 1 year ago
When the Eagles play 'Hotel California' onstage these days and the crowd roars approval, do you think without Don there playing, they feel just a little like thieves?
surfmcgoogler 1 year ago 2
Ha! Desperado, the signature song from Eagles? Bullshit? Without Hotel California they would be another Foreigner or Journey, popular with their hardcore fans but mostly forgotten.
Felder gave them a song comparable to Stairway To Heaven, the song they will be remembered for.
ShadowOfTheWave 1 year ago
@ShadowOfTheWave
Hmmmm . Eagles greatest hits has sold over
31 million copies and was the best selling
album of all time until Michael Jackson's premature
death. Hardly a group that is "mostly forgotten"
lyngoodwin 1 year ago
I don't really understand your comment. I stated that without Hotel California they quote 'would be' forgotten.
And before you note that Hotel Califoria is not on that compilation, consider that the albums preceding it have sold less than half of it.
Sales of original material without Felder: 16 million
Hotel California: 16 million
You see how that works?
And let's look at this:
Sales of original material with Felder: 31 million. Counting live only albums: 38 million.
ShadowOfTheWave 1 year ago
After you watch this interview watch Henley & Frey on 60 Minutes.
With Felder you have an open honest person who is even able to compliment someone who hurt him badly (Henley).
In Frey and Henley you have 2 very smug men who have learned nothing of emotional growth in 30 plus years.
kirbygene 1 year ago
what an honest man. thanks for posting this.
chuzzrocket 1 year ago
Felder comes across as such a nice guy.
mojo4404 1 year ago
Don Felder is epic.
pauziz 1 year ago
I really wonder if Frey & Henley would compliment Felder on his writing/playing like Felder compliments Henley on his writing abilities...
andijoseph 1 year ago
Didn't Felder write/sing Victim of Love?
andijoseph 1 year ago
HI I LIKE PIE
fuckamerica109 1 year ago
The music business is that.....a business like any other. If you go into a partnership with a group of people, you are entitled to your percentage of the profits (if there are any) and losses. We know what kind of money these guys were raking in. It's always fun in the beginning. Then the money starts rolling in and that's when problems start. I don't care if Felder never wrote or sang a single song, by law he was entitled to his share and they tried to screw him. Good for you Don!!
jamesskb 1 year ago 4
@jamesskb Contracts are contracts.
A lot of people try to skimp out on it, fuck people that do that.
unionofonion 6 months ago
He seems like a pretty good guy...
iambobber 2 years ago
without Hotel California.. I don't even know who is Eagles.. and a lot of peoples around the world will be the same like me...
bufung 2 years ago
The Eagles would not be the same without the song Hotel California.
oldguitardude 2 years ago 5
Without Felder the Eagles new music sucks. Maybe he had more to do with the music than "The Gods" would have us belive.
notsolonesomeDave 2 years ago 25
@notsolonesomeDave You are absolutely right. Don Felder is totally underrated.
MrRockmeister1 9 months ago
Your correct,hard book to put down.The Eagles are not to good without this man.last record was no good..No Felder,no good.
DiBiasehere 2 years ago
i can tell by the look in dons eye that he has found inner peace .he seems very humblw to me. i have not read his book but am on my way to the book store now to buy it .i am very interested in hearing what this man has to say.i love his guitar work heavy metal soundtrack stays in my cd player.great interview.
mrmatt9552 2 years ago
This is a wonderful interview! I always liked Felder's sound.
Very nice looking guy as well! WOOT
pookeeeee 2 years ago
One thing's for sure, you'll never watch a video of Stuart Smith discussing how he played Don Felder's guitar parts at an Eagles Farewell gig.
jimmy31patton 2 years ago
This comment has received too many negative votes show
I always liked Felder and enjoyed watching him live / vid. I have read his book and listened to his interviews, he has convinced me he is a "one trick pony". His only notable contribution was co writing Hotel California and then working out the lengthy accoustic intro to the same song on the live set. He does not sing and his presence on stage now is surpassed(in my opinion) by Stuart Smith. Felder is still a great musician and a great guy. Please "Get over it" and become yourself.
lyngoodwin 2 years ago
No wrong... lyngoodwin...Fedler wrote all of
Hotel California minus the lyrics. Without his contribution, the song is never born. Without his solos like, on "one of these nights", for example. the Eagles don't reach the heights they did. His solos were incredible sexy and tasty. Stuart Smith plays Felder's solos. What did Stuart create? He is a no trick pony.
Anymajordude5 2 years ago
Well anymajordude5 , we will have to agree to disagree. AS stated, " I always like Felder" He does not claim what YOU claim in HIS book ???? Reading between the lines on what YOU say, the rest of the Eagles are "one trick ponies" and lost without Felder ? I dont think so !!!!!
lyngoodwin 2 years ago
Lyngoodwin-
Felder was not a "one trick pony".
He joined late in the recording of the"On The Border" album, where he brought "Already Gone" ALIVE with his guitar riffs and leads and his slide on "Good Day In Hell".
On "One Of These Nights" LP he arranged all of the clever opening music of the title song, including the bassline. All of it.
On "Hotel California" he co-wrote the title song and "Victim Of Love"
On "Long Run" LP he co-wrote "Disco Strangler" & "Those Shoes"
kirbygene 1 year ago
Yes kirbygene, ALL that in so many years as a member of the Eagles, really pushed the boat out didn't he ???
lyngoodwin 1 year ago
lyngoodwin-- I was just pointing out that Felder is not a "one trick pony" He was an important part of the Eagles. As important as Frey or Henley? of course not. But important for more than just Hotel California. It's fine with me if you want to minimize his importance. It just seemed slightly innaccurate to me.
kirbygene 1 year ago
lyngoodwin 1 year ago
@lyngoodwin-- You actually think Timothy B Schmidt brought more to the Eagles sound than Felder? He only arrived for "The Long Run" and mimicks Meisner's role. I don't dislike him, but to put him above Felder in terms of importance to the Eagles is sort of silly.
kirbygene 1 year ago
@kirbygene
Well Kirkbygene, What I actually think ,"sily"
or not, the proof lies in the pudding.Timmy B
is still with the Eagles whilst Don F is not.
AND Tim sings like an Angel Whereas Don F
sings questionably, I even bought one of his
own CD, played it once !
lyngoodwin 1 year ago
@lyngoodwin - sorry if the use of the wors "silly" sounded disrespectful. I thought it was mild compared to language I see here on YouTube. In the big pictureof life, I know some of this is just our opinions. You actually did more than I did-- bought a Felder CD, lol
kirbygene 1 year ago
@kirbygene
No Problem kirbygene and no offence taken !
Don's CD entitled "Airborne" sadly instantly
forgettable ! Best wishes LG.
lyngoodwin 1 year ago
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Anymajordude5 1 year ago
anymajordude-- meant to give you "thmbs up" clicked the wrong dang icon...
kirbygene 1 year ago
@lyngoodwin
Like it or not, he wrote the "signature" song for the Eagles. He put the Eagles on the map.
kamaboko1 2 years ago 21
Not even sure I agree with it being "the" signature tune, Desperado could arguably lay claim to that title. The Hotel California album was the penultimate album before the 14 years break. They had several albums and many hit records before California, the Eagles were well and truly iconic before California.
lyngoodwin 2 years ago
@kamaboko1 He wrote all the music but not the lyrics. Henley wrote the lyrics with help from Frey, that's why all 3 are credited. The lyrics to that song are some of the greatest lyrics ever written & they could not possibly have fit the music any better. Take a great tune & add weak lyrics to it & you will severely handicap its potential. "Hotel California" is a rare case of a song written as art becoming wildly popular, in the same way as "Stairway to Heaven," & "Dust in the Wind."
metamorphosis67 1 year ago 2
Getting quite a bit of heat for my comments about Don. I rate Don Felder very highly and he was a wonderful presence for so long in the Eagles. Simply, his contribution was not as great as Glenn, Don H, Joe or Timothy B. Surely, no Eagles fan can dispute that ? I wanted to make the point that HE should get over it, Don Felder will not go forward if he keeps looking back. In fact Don, write a song on that theme and play your wonderful guitar solo and have a hit !!!!
lyngoodwin 2 years ago
I just got Don's book last week from my best friend (an early Christmas present) and it has to be the best book i've ever read
theeaglesfan1 2 years ago 3
@theeaglesfan1 It really is, i got it a few days before christmas and couldnt put it down until the whole book was finished.
devil6lock 2 years ago
What a jolly nice man.
dave4 2 years ago
It must be an awesome feeling to write and play a song that moves a listener emotionally. What a player Felder is. He's definitely one of those guitarists that seems to make it sound effortless. On a related topic, the book, "Heaven and Hell..." is a great read. Also, his in-studio interview on the Howard Stern show as great and inspired me to buy the book.
gfellmer 2 years ago 3
Don Felder is A great guitar player..
1MattDamon 2 years ago 5
don felder the best
arawig 2 years ago 2
Don Felder was the sound of the Eagles. His unique talent can't be replaced by trumpet players, mariachi bands or less capable guitarists. When the "new" Eagles come to a Don Felder part they should all just stop playing stand there in silence to ponder their loss (and ours).
douggie2238 2 years ago 6
@douggie2238 I agree! randy meisner and bernie leadon are the other two that were key elements to that band but felder gave them more of a edge and hotel california was the transition to the walsh/felder sound. Go listen to felder's "takin a ride" or "all of you" from the heavy metal movie soundtrack or most of walsh's solo work that's proof there that those two were the sound of that group from 1976-up
1978mtb 2 years ago
He just seems like a real nice guy, and down to earth, not arrogant at all.
bozodclown98 2 years ago 2
Amazing man and guitarist. I just love his "I Can't Tell You Why" guitar solo. He is such a fine guitar artist, the manner he composed notes in every eagles song is just a power beyond imaginable. Just listening to this and some of his interviews makes me see his humility and honesty; and I see that he is a happy man. The Eagles today is no longer delightful not having Don Felder with them anymore. Don Felder is my favorite of them all. God bless you Don and may you make more good songs.
josedanielacuna 2 years ago
just another guitar virtuoso
the eagles together including MEISNER & felder r unbeatable
salahazzouz 2 years ago
I'd go too =)
crabbyoldcow 2 years ago
Class act, indeed.
DouglasWatts 2 years ago
my favorite eagle.
darkmaides 2 years ago 2
Don thanks for all the time and life you've contributed to the world of music. I'll never go to an Eagles concert or buy an album without your talent included. No sir, no Don Felder NO eagles.
allahbigbollocks 2 years ago 6
Class Act
astroman30 2 years ago 4
I just finished the book and I am so sorry that I have paid so much $for their concerts supporting "the Gods" Frey and Henley. They don't deserve a penny from me. Don, they will never be the same without you and I'll never go so the Eagles again unless you play with them. Thanks for sharing your life with us.
clearkskies2 2 years ago 7
Still my favorite Eagles. A very inspiring guitarist for me. He even gives credits to Henley in this interview, dispite Henley never mentions him anymore! Really an honest guy
AlexGuitar1987 2 years ago 8
It is really a shame I think that Don Felder is not in The Eagles no more. I love The Eagles and their music, but it never sounded completely the same no more since Don Felder is gone.
BelTriJar 2 years ago 7
Don should call up Bernie Leadon and Randy Meisner and form a new band. Get Joe Vitale to play drums, Jackson Browne and JD Souther could make guest appearences....I'd be first in line to see that show.
jpiraino 2 years ago 7
I'll be right behind you =)
eberg15101 2 years ago
I'll be right after you =)
ZR1Terror 2 years ago
I just saw this. Felder is one pure, humble, honest guy without the usual PR pish spouting out of his mouth. A pleasure to listen to. Funny thing is I'm playing in a tribute band call "hotel California" and before I joined the guys played one gig with Felder and they said he was brilliant but still very demanding.
I respect him a lot more after this.
mossie909 2 years ago 13
cool guy!
ScrapGoldBass 2 years ago 5
hahaha i thought this was gonna be a sabbath cover
holydiver978 2 years ago
No LYIN EYES there Mr Frey!
manemustaine 2 years ago 5
Book is good.
pismo10 2 years ago 5
Taught "little Tommy Petty." Awesome! GREAT interview! Henley sounds like the real ass and he plays the drums like his arms are frozen stiff. It aint the Eagles without Felder. He is a class act all the way.
ncutd 2 years ago 11
Don has such a sweet smile
acdeucee 2 years ago 8
Felder you are truly a class act. You get it (what life is all about) I appreciate you honesty about everything and the fact you seek the positives in most things around you. When I think of the Eagles, I think of you, your guitar talent and the incredible song you wrote. Hotel California defines the Eagles and no one can take that away from you!
vistawaco 2 years ago 6
Felder and Walsh were the backbone of The Eagles. Henley and Frey may have been the showmen but the humbleness and guitar skills of Felder makes him my favorite Eagle member.
Cristalship88 2 years ago 4
Yeah And I think Randy's voice complimented the band as well
acdeucee 2 years ago 5
Felder a truly CLASS Act.
conmaesta 2 years ago
It's pretty obvious that Don Henly and Glenn Frey are the two biggest egomaniac assholes in rock after what they did to Felder.......he was just as responsible for the Eagles' phenomenal success in the 70's as Henley/Frey and he deserves just as much of the profits.......for fuck's sake, he wrote "Hotel California" --- still regarded as the greatest rock song of all time (maybe tied with Stairway to Heaven?).
FUCK YOU, HENLEY & FREY, YOU GREEDY CUNTS.........DON FELDER RULES YOU BITCHES !!!!
Hunkola 2 years ago 14
@Hunkola I can't stand it when people use the comment section to go on a swearing tirade while hiding behind their computor. But in this case...WELL SAID!
fuhrmaj62 1 year ago
Don Felder and his guitar: great !
dkuppary 2 years ago 2
cool guy
theryanking2001 2 years ago 2
Good interview, thx for posting, seems like a well grounded very thoughtful guy (sometimes it seems you have to get out of the "machine" in order to have a normal life)
seabornlee 2 years ago 2
They look bored now without Felder.Fry and Henley shouldn't have been greedy pricks.
BEATDOWNBANKER 2 years ago 4
Excelent, i was finding hevy metal, and this song is marvelous, i love this genre.
Diosmierdoso 2 years ago
The Eagles, with Don Felder 1974-2001, were far better then, then the present edition which are a shadow of their former selves.
Victor1970s 2 years ago 5
Yeah whats with this country sounding crap on their newest album.
teamhex 2 years ago
yeah I know..Go figure..Felder an X eagles member..doing that Country sounding crap.. I don't get the connection at all...
Trubboll 2 years ago
Well the album debuted as number one in 7 countries. I hit the wrong button I mean't 2 number one chart singles. How Long and I Dream their was no war, won them 2 Grammy's. I enjoy Felder's playing, but he was not the Eagles, and they still sell out fast. BTW, I like their new album, I'm a Joe fan so my favorite is Guilty of the Crime, but the whole album is great.
carvinrocks2 2 years ago
Without Don Felder the Eagles are just a worthless cover band of their former selves.
md65000 2 years ago
Yeah that's exactly it, their new album only became 7 times platinum with 4 number one singles out of it. That's also why they are one of the best selling bands in the world.
carvinrocks2 2 years ago
I know it sold 7+mil copies but even that doesn't mean what it meant in the past - that was only good enough for the number 3 spot for the year. As for the four number one singles, you either need to look at the right charts or find some better drugs to take. You are completely out of your mind with that one! (By the way, the AC chart doesn't co