I saw the JG a couple times during the 70's....what a fucking treat!!!! The 1st time/version was in the early 70's with Fox, Peters and Walsh...absolutely sick!!!! The 2nd time with Fox, Peters and Tommy Bolin!!! slightly different and even SICKER! Many JG purists feel the band died when Walsh left and Tommy Bolin took over. Not me. I liked them both. I dare say they were completely different which was like listening to 2 great bands. Although Bolin was the better guitar player, he's dead.!
went to see them at olemiss in1972.you could hardly see your feet for all the smoke it was cool then and cool now as i rehear this song!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!thx joe walsh.
Yeah! This is really raw and honest good f.....g rock music. I really like it. It´s really interesting to follow how the rock music changed from the mid 60s to the early 70s. One of my fav:s from 1965 was a band from Scandinavia called THE ZETTLERS. Listen to their versions of "Skinnie Minnie" and "Beautiful Delilah". It´s a totally change of sound created in the studio. But at that time it was something specially . At that time the bass started to "walk on the neck".
They were still the best concert I ever saw, in Tulsa, June of 1971. They did The Bomber & its been my all time fave rock number since then. Walsh made his guitar sound like big bells ringing when he went into the Cast Your Fate to the Wind licks, after Bolero. Get goose bumps every time I hear it still.
@Patriot1862 Same here. I saw them at the San Diego Sports Arena, which is a huge building, completely filled with smoke from everybody getting high. I remember the smoke floating through the different colored stage lights and the exact part of the song you are speaking about. That distinct change in sound. And at the end, hundreds of small flickering flames from all the lighters the audience were holding up in the air. I still get goosebumps too. It's a great memory.
the Bass and the Drums plus Joe's guitar and vocals are a textbook definition of chemistry. They played so well together just look at your arm and see the goosebumps. The whole album you can't put on and play at low volumes...
And kudos for the Bolero inclusion. Yes there were 2 different versions of the album. The early ABC pressings sounded so much better than CD's. This track is quite the ride..
Ah, bass music. Easy on the ears. Especially if you're in the right frame of mind, if you get my drift. Joe Walsh, a man of his times, and a beautiful guitarist. Lamar
What a rock n roll classic! A masterpiece of 70's drug culture rock. I get goose bumps listening to it. I especially love the inclusion the of classical Ravel's "Bolero". I never knew it was part of the original recording until I borrowed a friend's CD back in the mid 90's. I love it. The front and end of the piece are so so. But, everything in between is just freakin' awesome! I think it is one of Joe's finest recordings.
@hypnoticevents I heard the song today listening to the sonictap cable station : 8-tracks. There are so many excellent trippy nostalgic tracks on there.
It is so awesome to see people that still love this shit! God bless you all and Joe walsh! He's a reason for faith! Amen Joe! Go visit Stern, you were great on their bro, I know he misses you.
Wait Im tal;king to a vidoe! LOL. Long live Joe! Im drunk!
You dig into these great bands of the late 60s early 70s and everything today sucks in comparison. Maybe some underground stuff today is good don`t know?
Main stream in during the James Gang era sucked too.
@oberfour1 Like who? There wasn't much that sucked then. I'm not a fan of the Monkeys and bands like them from the 60s, but they didn't really suck and I'd definitely take them over Green Day, Metallica, Justin Beiber, Eminem, Lady Gaga, or anything else that I've heard. There are some good bands now, but not a lot. Most just want the money, drugs, and crap like that and aren't putting their feelings into the songs.
@slpplexi1969 Most of the popular music played on the radio today is not as good as music made by bands that don`t get air play. Same goes for the 70`s. Disco ruled the airwaves back then.
Zeppelin ,Who, Stones didn`t get much airplay despite there popularity.
True music fans for the most part know good music.
The mainstream is the casual listener who turns on the radio.
The clasic rock stations play good music but they don`t reflect radio of the 70`s.
@slpplexi1969- Beatles, Hendrix, The Who and The Cream were not "main stream" back then- well the Beatles maybe. Society were scared to death of those long haired, counter culture rock musicians, most parents forbade their kids from listening to them. Most of us had secret stashes of those albums hidden away.
Mainstream back then was Sonny and Cher, Burt Bacharach, the Carpenters, etc. NOT hard rock. Hard Rock was counter-culture, underground.
The Beatles and the Who, Cream had changed back then were gone but they were very mainstream along with Grand Funk Railroad, LED ZEPPLIN big time. and many others. Burt., Sonny and Cher, and the Carpenters were very short lived, very short. Sonny ahd Cher being the most successful. Zepplin were an almost weekly column in Rolling Stone along with Grand Funk who was selling out appearances nation wide in 68, quicker than anyone ever. Even the Beatles at Shea. Sorry, you're wrong here.
Interesting comment about Ravel not wanting to have his music played again...but keep in mind he died in an insane asylum. Franz Kafka also asked on his deathbed for a friend to destroy all his writing. Whether you like or dislike either, their work has been loved by and has influenced millions since they died. But hey...I'm prejudiced. I was born at about the same time as "rock n' roll" and have loved (and still listen to) Carl Perkins, the James Gang, Ramones, and Ravel...among others.
Joe Walsh just walked up to his Marshall stack, plugged in and ripped my brain right out of my skull with the Bomber. Ravel would be proud to hear this dude wail Bolero! If Ravel is upset- who cares. I'm happy!
great song but what a rude thing to include Maurice Ravel Bolero when the great Ravel never, never, never wanted this song played again. he said it before he was killed.
but i guess people like joe walsh dont really care about the desires of the dead.
I wish James Gang would have stuck together. Joe Walsh at his best here. Amazing cool and raw guitar rock playing. I wish he hadn't joined that boring pop band The bland bland put me to sleep Eagles.
@cedarvalley fuck the eagles. they are all just losers who couldn't cut it in a real country rock band (byrds/ burrito bros). and joe walks in to save their lame eagle asses with his talent.
@cedarvalley I definitely agree with you that Joe Walsh was a lot better in James Gang than the lame ass Eagles, I always thought The Eagles was a lame ass band and I do not like Don Henley at all.
The Bomber - Joe Walsh [Wichita, Kansas] - 1969 - "An outstanding rocker with some great guitar HOOKS by Joe Walsh. As good as Led Zeppelin would do during this period. Good first impression." - The Definitive Collection (Geffen)-2006. NOTE: In January 1968, he replaced Glen Schwartz as lead guitarist for the James Gang, an American power trio.
Wow!!! I absolutely dig this song!!! One of my first songs I learned way back when...other cats were learning smoke on the water but this riff blew me away and I had to learn it.
Yes, this is really progressive guitar work and arrangement. Great stuff. I always thought Joe Walsh added a more heavy tone to The Eagles work which I appreciated.
(Who's the singer on this ?) Here the vocals are somewhat reminiscent of Creedence's John Fogerty. Thanks for the upload, libertine62 - John !
Got this album when it came out in 1970 when I was 15, and for years the Bolero section was unavailable because of copyright issues, and I was always dying to hear it, but when I finally did...underwhelmed! I think it really drags the song down, and I prefer the version without it by far.
yet again !! the bolero bit later had to be deleted because of copy right BS. but what a song. sipping tea made form fresh morning glory flower seeds, eating one of those "special brownies" and toking on... what again? ha ha ha why a cigarette of course (don't believe that for a single moment)
1 of the best songs i've ever heard,guitar playing makes my mind wonder..the good old day's..Wish i could've seen these guy's in concert..love the james gang..
@dorfmn It was my first concert and I couldn't have picked a better band. It was '72 or '73. Festival seating. The Band was unbelievable. It sounded pretty much the same as what your hearing (the true sign of talent). I remember the band up on stage and all the smoke from the bongs & joints that you could see in the stage lighting. It was like a fog. It's such a clear memory to me. The whole song was great but my fav part and most distinct memory is from 1:43 thru 5:53. God it was great.
one of the intricate songs EVER ! With a mixture of chords and lead guitar . And thanks all , for the words , I didn't know all of them. If it still sounds good , even though you don't know the words , that's a good song ! I knew enough of them , but now it's just even better !!!!!!!!!
@ThePizzaDudererer I´m filled with a mix of everything I could find: crack, speed, heroin, pot, ice, cocaine, even some glue, gasoline and insecticide... I call this thing "Dana´s ass" because it makes me feel just like my ex formar girlfriends ass, and it´s great.... drugs are awesome!!!!
@Cheskoslavia, just before I saw your comment I added it to my Led Zeppelin early core playlist. It's that same time/era and similar feel. Back when rock was gushing with soul.
This version wasn't released in Canada or the U.K. at the time -- the version of the song was more refined on that vinyl, but still quite the piece of work.
I think perhaps a musician who made a mistake was Sammy Hagar joining Van Halen. He was great playing guitar and singing and I'm talking before the Weboritas. If you had seen him before as I did you might be thinking, "what is he doing?"
Too many people referencing drugs and cursing. Let me bring sanity to this. This is an innovative song which shows Joe was ahead of his time. Brillant design of the layers of music! A musicaal masterpiece.
Too many people referencing drugs and cursing. Let me bring sanity to this. This is an innovative song which shows Joe was ahead of his time. Brillant design of the layers of music!
For years I was dying to hear this with the Bolero section restored, and when I finally did about 10 years ago...Well sir, I don't like it! Prefer the edited version on my vinyl LP from back in the day
RE: "Victim of Love.": Victim Of Love - The Eagles [Los Angeles, California] - 1976 - "One of their FINER rocking songs that didn't make the charts. Lots of power guitar riffs." - Greatests Hits Vol. 2 (Asylum)-1982. NOTE: He's earlier incarnations are quite good. :-)
Before Joe Walsh went out on his own he was with James Gang. The Bomber - James Gang [Wichita, Kansas] - 1969 - "An outstanding rocker with some great guitar HOOKS by Joe Walsh. As good as Led Zeppelin would do during this period. Good first impression." - The Definitive Collection (Geffen)-2006.
I'm with you TP. Oh man. If I could go back I would. I guess that's why we live it through the music."There" is in the mind. Take it with you as you go.
@trophyloaf I absolutely agree. Joe Walsh is a fucking GOD and why he would want to walk amongst wankers like the Eagles I don't know. His music fueled my days of surfing, offroading, and LSD adventures...wonderful times...wonderful people, wonderful music.
It's sunny, 82 deg, October 10/9/10, not a cloud in the skies. This song is blasting out of my speakers and at 4:10 I realized I'm in another state of mind. This song can take you there - let it. Joe Walsh is talented! This is a message to Joe Walsh - take all your money from your Eagles tours and go back to the studio for a solo album. Our music industry needs it! Joe Walsh, please do this...
GOD I love this fuking song
RavenSpiritKnows 4 hours ago
I saw the JG a couple times during the 70's....what a fucking treat!!!! The 1st time/version was in the early 70's with Fox, Peters and Walsh...absolutely sick!!!! The 2nd time with Fox, Peters and Tommy Bolin!!! slightly different and even SICKER! Many JG purists feel the band died when Walsh left and Tommy Bolin took over. Not me. I liked them both. I dare say they were completely different which was like listening to 2 great bands. Although Bolin was the better guitar player, he's dead.!
xxzeon 1 day ago
Even Ravel would give this one ''thumbs up''....
ellipsis000 6 days ago in playlist YouTube Mix for The James Gang
thank you jamie tancowny i lovethis song
TheMattio100 1 week ago
probably the most underrated band ever..
skatingmusic3 1 month ago
Thanks to The Black Keys i think rock is going to be good again
TheRockandroll420 1 month ago
jamie tancowny
skateboardlikeag6 1 month ago 3
went to see them at olemiss in1972.you could hardly see your feet for all the smoke it was cool then and cool now as i rehear this song!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!thx joe walsh.
steve71t 2 months ago in playlist More videos from Libertine62
@steve71t ...i miss the 60s and 70s..
susanangelika 1 month ago 2
@susanangelika yea,me too. we were young and totally free in the moment so very cool
times.
steve71t 1 month ago
and the Guaraldi???
skypeanut 2 months ago
that is why I am here fellas!! Thanks fer joinin' me....
skypeanut 2 months ago
audio paradise stoned or not! Joe rules the guitar and the soundwaves
alexbruce9 2 months ago
great fucking music right here!!!
steed3902 2 months ago in playlist YouTube Mix for The James Gang
Yeah! This is really raw and honest good f.....g rock music. I really like it. It´s really interesting to follow how the rock music changed from the mid 60s to the early 70s. One of my fav:s from 1965 was a band from Scandinavia called THE ZETTLERS. Listen to their versions of "Skinnie Minnie" and "Beautiful Delilah". It´s a totally change of sound created in the studio. But at that time it was something specially . At that time the bass started to "walk on the neck".
TheSunbau 2 months ago
...and this version has "Bolero" in it. Used to be that version of the record was impossible to find.
jofussdad 3 months ago
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saw smokin joe new years eve beloit wisconsin 1969 txks joe you saved my life . the next day i went to viet nam!!
jamminjack11 3 months ago
saw smokin joe new years eve beloit wisconsin 1969 txks joe you saved my life . the next day i went to viet nan!!
jamminjack11 3 months ago
shut your eyes and you will get a natural high listening to such beauty
83centraldrummr 3 months ago
@83centraldrummr TRUE !!!!
phobias1000 3 months ago
They were still the best concert I ever saw, in Tulsa, June of 1971. They did The Bomber & its been my all time fave rock number since then. Walsh made his guitar sound like big bells ringing when he went into the Cast Your Fate to the Wind licks, after Bolero. Get goose bumps every time I hear it still.
Patriot1862 3 months ago
@Patriot1862 Same here. I saw them at the San Diego Sports Arena, which is a huge building, completely filled with smoke from everybody getting high. I remember the smoke floating through the different colored stage lights and the exact part of the song you are speaking about. That distinct change in sound. And at the end, hundreds of small flickering flames from all the lighters the audience were holding up in the air. I still get goosebumps too. It's a great memory.
Msdistarr 3 months ago in playlist Joe Walsh
Definitely a stoner hit. Sounds pretty damn good straight too!
mhs513 3 months ago
the Bass and the Drums plus Joe's guitar and vocals are a textbook definition of chemistry. They played so well together just look at your arm and see the goosebumps. The whole album you can't put on and play at low volumes...
And kudos for the Bolero inclusion. Yes there were 2 different versions of the album. The early ABC pressings sounded so much better than CD's. This track is quite the ride..
bigrock1 4 months ago
What do you mean by the punchline of the joke?
GTVAlfaMan 4 months ago
@GTVAlfaMan
Ah, bass music. Easy on the ears. Especially if you're in the right frame of mind, if you get my drift. Joe Walsh, a man of his times, and a beautiful guitarist. Lamar
emeraldfrog1 4 months ago
What a rock n roll classic! A masterpiece of 70's drug culture rock. I get goose bumps listening to it. I especially love the inclusion the of classical Ravel's "Bolero". I never knew it was part of the original recording until I borrowed a friend's CD back in the mid 90's. I love it. The front and end of the piece are so so. But, everything in between is just freakin' awesome! I think it is one of Joe's finest recordings.
hypnoticevents 4 months ago
@hypnoticevents I heard the song today listening to the sonictap cable station : 8-tracks. There are so many excellent trippy nostalgic tracks on there.
SexyRed715 3 months ago
Proto Stoner Doom
ScorchConch 4 months ago
One of the best all time hard freakin rock songs of all time!
Appicerocks 4 months ago
Is this Led Zepplinish....or is it just my waxed filled ears ? the first ? seconds! ...or who followed who ? or who gives a shit !
kiwimale1 4 months ago
It is so awesome to see people that still love this shit! God bless you all and Joe walsh! He's a reason for faith! Amen Joe! Go visit Stern, you were great on their bro, I know he misses you.
Wait Im tal;king to a vidoe! LOL. Long live Joe! Im drunk!
dickknows 5 months ago
Set the Wayback Machine, Sherman, and harken back to a time when the rock was as hardcore as the acid...are you experienced?
scottus1955 5 months ago in playlist Joe Walsh
Been practicing this song on drums those drum rolls are awesome!
DownSouthJukin91 5 months ago
The solo starting a 4:53 is pure magic.
Greatest band on this side of the Alantic. I pretty much favor the British bands.
The James Gang with Joe Walsh is the best American rock band ever.
oberfour1 5 months ago
You dig into these great bands of the late 60s early 70s and everything today sucks in comparison. Maybe some underground stuff today is good don`t know?
Main stream in during the James Gang era sucked too.
oberfour1 6 months ago
@oberfour1 The Beatles, Jimi Hendrix, The Who, Led Zeppelin, and Cream sucked?
slpplexi1969 6 months ago
@slpplexi1969
Main steam I was talking about was radio play. The one hit wonders. Just like today.
oberfour1 6 months ago
@oberfour1 Like who? There wasn't much that sucked then. I'm not a fan of the Monkeys and bands like them from the 60s, but they didn't really suck and I'd definitely take them over Green Day, Metallica, Justin Beiber, Eminem, Lady Gaga, or anything else that I've heard. There are some good bands now, but not a lot. Most just want the money, drugs, and crap like that and aren't putting their feelings into the songs.
slpplexi1969 6 months ago
@slpplexi1969 Most of the popular music played on the radio today is not as good as music made by bands that don`t get air play. Same goes for the 70`s. Disco ruled the airwaves back then.
Zeppelin ,Who, Stones didn`t get much airplay despite there popularity.
True music fans for the most part know good music.
The mainstream is the casual listener who turns on the radio.
The clasic rock stations play good music but they don`t reflect radio of the 70`s.
oberfour1 6 months ago
@slpplexi1969- Beatles, Hendrix, The Who and The Cream were not "main stream" back then- well the Beatles maybe. Society were scared to death of those long haired, counter culture rock musicians, most parents forbade their kids from listening to them. Most of us had secret stashes of those albums hidden away.
Mainstream back then was Sonny and Cher, Burt Bacharach, the Carpenters, etc. NOT hard rock. Hard Rock was counter-culture, underground.
I'm sure that's what oberfour1 meant.
elephantcup 5 months ago 12
The Beatles and the Who, Cream had changed back then were gone but they were very mainstream along with Grand Funk Railroad, LED ZEPPLIN big time. and many others. Burt., Sonny and Cher, and the Carpenters were very short lived, very short. Sonny ahd Cher being the most successful. Zepplin were an almost weekly column in Rolling Stone along with Grand Funk who was selling out appearances nation wide in 68, quicker than anyone ever. Even the Beatles at Shea. Sorry, you're wrong here.
brofranomo 1 month ago
@elephantcup Love Bacharach!!
dhloup1 2 weeks ago
Great tune, Walsh rocks...
LilyCullen101 6 months ago
Let's all harken back to a time when the rock was as heavy as the acid...set the Wayback Machine, Sherman!!
scottus1955 6 months ago 3
A masterpiece........nothin' else needs to be said!
jeffthrow6892 6 months ago
Zappa and Joe do Toreador really fuckin COOL!!!
designgraphics3 6 months ago
@votewithabullet666 HOLY SHIT ME TOO!!!!!
UFCfanboy7898 7 months ago
this song moves me.....
MrCinto01 7 months ago
This is one of the greatest songs ever devised by mankind.
allyourmoney 7 months ago
My favorite Guitarist. My favorite three pc. Band.
sgmirise 7 months ago
Interesting comment about Ravel not wanting to have his music played again...but keep in mind he died in an insane asylum. Franz Kafka also asked on his deathbed for a friend to destroy all his writing. Whether you like or dislike either, their work has been loved by and has influenced millions since they died. But hey...I'm prejudiced. I was born at about the same time as "rock n' roll" and have loved (and still listen to) Carl Perkins, the James Gang, Ramones, and Ravel...among others.
rpmhart 7 months ago
Joe Walsh just walked up to his Marshall stack, plugged in and ripped my brain right out of my skull with the Bomber. Ravel would be proud to hear this dude wail Bolero! If Ravel is upset- who cares. I'm happy!
jeffromc1966 8 months ago
great song but what a rude thing to include Maurice Ravel Bolero when the great Ravel never, never, never wanted this song played again. he said it before he was killed.
but i guess people like joe walsh dont really care about the desires of the dead.
pbrick6301 8 months ago
@pbrick6301
yr so progressive! Music is to be enjoyed, pretentious child...
donkeyskin 7 months ago
@pbrick6301 what want and what you get...might differ.
gumborific 6 months ago
I wish James Gang would have stuck together. Joe Walsh at his best here. Amazing cool and raw guitar rock playing. I wish he hadn't joined that boring pop band The bland bland put me to sleep Eagles.
cedarvalley 8 months ago 2
@cedarvalley fuck the eagles. they are all just losers who couldn't cut it in a real country rock band (byrds/ burrito bros). and joe walks in to save their lame eagle asses with his talent.
putdownan8dude 8 months ago
@cedarvalley I definitely agree with you that Joe Walsh was a lot better in James Gang than the lame ass Eagles, I always thought The Eagles was a lame ass band and I do not like Don Henley at all.
Doobie1975 5 months ago 9
@Doobie1975 ....only your opinion...Eagles ..one of the best band ever.
susanangelika 1 month ago
@susanangelika The Eagles were "I think" Americas answer to the Beatles and yes they were one of the best EVER. Undoubtedly.
brofranomo 1 month ago
@Doobie1975 I like The Eagles first 3 albums and then they became unlistenable.
dhloup1 2 weeks ago
@dhloup1 I thought their first 4 albums were good but went downhill once Bernie Leadon left the band
Doobie1975 2 weeks ago
@Doobie1975 ughh thank you dude, im not the only one!
passionistic1 1 week ago
James Gang Is The Bomber!
9backinblack 8 months ago
jamie tancowny part...strange world
xrhst71 8 months ago
I'm fuckin ripped
StoneyMcJuicyBuds 8 months ago 2
wow this song is F******* Great! really good fucking song
tearscratch31 9 months ago
The Bomber - Joe Walsh [Wichita, Kansas] - 1969 - "An outstanding rocker with some great guitar HOOKS by Joe Walsh. As good as Led Zeppelin would do during this period. Good first impression." - The Definitive Collection (Geffen)-2006. NOTE: In January 1968, he replaced Glen Schwartz as lead guitarist for the James Gang, an American power trio.
mikekadas 9 months ago
ROCK AND SKATE!!!!!
henskate1010 9 months ago
I freak out at how spacy this sounds even today after listening to it for 40 years!!
houseof4doorsmc 9 months ago
Very nice listening. Kinda drift away with it. Thanks.
bluangel150 10 months ago
Joe Walsh is the Greatest Rocker EVER in American History.
MrBluesrules 10 months ago 2
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best song he ever did.
pbrick6301 10 months ago
Whoaaa...... I'm having flashbacks...... cool..... a great headphone tune... thx!!
jefff4750 10 months ago
@jefff4750 I was just going to say the same thing. Headphones are an absolute MUST to experience the full depth of talent you are listening to.
Msdistarr 9 months ago
What can I say ---GREAT SONG !! For Stoners and non-Stoners alike!! It's so Trippy !!!!!!
phobias1000 10 months ago 2
Wow!!! I absolutely dig this song!!! One of my first songs I learned way back when...other cats were learning smoke on the water but this riff blew me away and I had to learn it.
Ahhhh memories..........
Thx for posting
MrZee1967 10 months ago
Thanks for the reply.
In any case, this was always my favorite cut on the album. Not just because of the Bolero portion, but the lyrics are fantastic.
cyberties 10 months ago
i cant stand when people think they know it all !!! lighten the fuck up jack-off
timjessa1 10 months ago
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cyberties 10 months ago
truely a stoner hit cause I am one
chippy783 10 months ago 26
@chippy783 - Yep, so we'll all be back tomorrow for the punchline of the joke. :^)
Libertine62 10 months ago 13
@Libertine62 dick
Scarlethippye 6 months ago
@Libertine62 lol
Scarlethippye 6 months ago
Especially Bolero - wow
jwsnow47 10 months ago
Awesome song, awesome lead solos - crazy ass Joe, god love him.
jwsnow47 10 months ago
made LOUD to be played LOUD DAMMIT!!!
queyntelover 10 months ago
Yes, this is really progressive guitar work and arrangement. Great stuff. I always thought Joe Walsh added a more heavy tone to The Eagles work which I appreciated.
(Who's the singer on this ?) Here the vocals are somewhat reminiscent of Creedence's John Fogerty. Thanks for the upload, libertine62 - John !
AstraMusicOfficial 11 months ago
@AstraMusicOfficial That would be the man himself Joe Walsh on vocals.
ckelley63 10 months ago
@ckelley63 Thanks ckelley for the reply - good ole Joe !
AstraMusicOfficial 10 months ago
Good god - who would "dislike" this??
I've got a button on my task bar for this link. . . this song goes with practically everything.
fissionchips223 11 months ago
Got this album when it came out in 1970 when I was 15, and for years the Bolero section was unavailable because of copyright issues, and I was always dying to hear it, but when I finally did...underwhelmed! I think it really drags the song down, and I prefer the version without it by far.
Rogerrumjet 11 months ago
@Rogerrumjet I totally disagree. I think it makes the whole thing work.
Desdinova1428 11 months ago
walsh please live forever
busteroo7 11 months ago
A great song itself .. then add "Bolero" as well as "Cast Your Fate to the Wind" by Vince Guaraldi..... and you have a masterpiece.
EdTracey347 11 months ago
yet again !! the bolero bit later had to be deleted because of copy right BS. but what a song. sipping tea made form fresh morning glory flower seeds, eating one of those "special brownies" and toking on... what again? ha ha ha why a cigarette of course (don't believe that for a single moment)
TravellerFellow 11 months ago
muito foda!
MrWeblack 11 months ago
The last photo is priceless. Legendary.
jdg62269 11 months ago
listeners here are sure to flock to the bieber movie
TheCreativeNuisance 11 months ago
Good God , I wore out this song , but it never gets old . Genius !
skunkdad7 11 months ago
iam 59 and i still love it.
tonyrockandroll 11 months ago
just like Ringo is my favorite Beatle Joe was always my favorite Eagle.
guess there's a reason why Joe is in Ringo's all~star band.
RockPaperSmoke 11 months ago
The sun just came out....thanks for posting
geo321100 11 months ago
The sun just came out....nice
geo321100 11 months ago
Ever hear this on classic rock? NO! 'cause it's real, gritty and HARD! No sissy-fied stuff here.................JAM!
1961slam 11 months ago 2
1 of the best songs i've ever heard,guitar playing makes my mind wonder..the good old day's..Wish i could've seen these guy's in concert..love the james gang..
dorfmn 11 months ago
@dorfmn It was my first concert and I couldn't have picked a better band. It was '72 or '73. Festival seating. The Band was unbelievable. It sounded pretty much the same as what your hearing (the true sign of talent). I remember the band up on stage and all the smoke from the bongs & joints that you could see in the stage lighting. It was like a fog. It's such a clear memory to me. The whole song was great but my fav part and most distinct memory is from 1:43 thru 5:53. God it was great.
Msdistarr 11 months ago
Websters Dictionary defines the word 'riff' as.......
johnnymotel 1 year ago
Holly shit!!! i've fallen in Love.
luisdagreat1 1 year ago
good!! Ravel's bolero wake up .
ardrack1 1 year ago
good!!
ardrack1 1 year ago
and we can't keep this cattle on my ranches, oh!
OOOOOH YEAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH YEAH YEAH YEAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH
SignalLost730 1 year ago
one of the intricate songs EVER ! With a mixture of chords and lead guitar . And thanks all , for the words , I didn't know all of them. If it still sounds good , even though you don't know the words , that's a good song ! I knew enough of them , but now it's just even better !!!!!!!!!
phobias1000 1 year ago
Fu*kin bad azz tune!
senacnc 1 year ago
tancowny (:
sk8negretrip 1 year ago 2
ATTN: flashback whoa got love these guys, i'm gonna hav 2 play several more of their tunes joes way 2 kool!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
bugsgeo 1 year ago
I remember getting there greatest hits and thinking dayum there are so many good tunes on this that I had never heard b4!
Kingrob30 1 year ago
Epic Classic Rock and Roll.......Republicans can never take away the Rock and Roll we had back in the Real Hippy Days
kellythesinger 1 year ago 2
@kellythesinger
No they can't.
Leoo40 1 year ago
It's a miracle you're still alive Kurki but keep doing so.
Deadcat069 1 year ago
Nice job Libertine62
Deadcat069 1 year ago
great!! suena genial el bolero de Ravel!!
LZD1968 1 year ago
great!!
LZD1968 1 year ago
I've worn this song out! No, I take that back, it's not possible. This rules!
Tommy197910 1 year ago 17
where "THE TANCOWNY" when u need him !?!?!?!
girlMccrail 1 year ago 24
@girlMccrail Hahah most people here dont even know what your talking about man
Steezer2 1 year ago
@girlMccrail HELL YEAH !!! WALSH RULES!!!!
ckelley63 10 months ago
very good improvi Bolero - Bolin
bond00777777 1 year ago
@bond00777777 Except this is Joe Walsh playing and not Tommy Bolin. Rides again is the 2nd JG LP. Joe walked away after Thirds.
Tommy Bolin didn't join the JG until three recordings later, beginning with Bang in 1973.
TruthAxe 1 year ago
@TruthAxe thanks for the information
bond00777777 1 year ago
@bond00777777 Hey cool man, no sweat. It's cool always to come across others like you who dig good music like the James Gang.
TruthAxe 1 year ago
a tie between Ted and Joe for prez!....lol could ya just see it?
waylo4526 1 year ago
ahhh..takes me back to yesteryear..when the rock was almost as heavy as the acid...awesome post!!
scottus1955 1 year ago
This is the best song. Period. Whether you're filled with booze, pot, or even nothing at all.
ThePizzaDudererer 1 year ago 2
@ThePizzaDudererer I´m filled with a mix of everything I could find: crack, speed, heroin, pot, ice, cocaine, even some glue, gasoline and insecticide... I call this thing "Dana´s ass" because it makes me feel just like my ex formar girlfriends ass, and it´s great.... drugs are awesome!!!!
Kurki 1 year ago
this song could perfectly fit in a led zeppelin album
Cheskoslavia 1 year ago
@Cheskoslavia, just before I saw your comment I added it to my Led Zeppelin early core playlist. It's that same time/era and similar feel. Back when rock was gushing with soul.
ToolsnFire 1 year ago
If you throw out "Turn To Stone" there is nothing better.
hankabuldank 1 year ago
Joe and the Gang!! I admit I have never done drugs... but this is still great - classic!!
yukimaruzam 1 year ago
This version wasn't released in Canada or the U.K. at the time -- the version of the song was more refined on that vinyl, but still quite the piece of work.
BettyVanSneeIV 1 year ago
Released in 1970 by three midwestern boys -- heavy, basic riff, delicate middle, and done with 1970 technology.
Still a memorable listen ....
BettyVanSneeIV 1 year ago
How cool hard rock was before those stoopid british bands ruined everything!
holybear 1 year ago
@holybear LED ZEP WAS THE SHIT!
airsoftloverusp 1 year ago
@airsoftloverusp An excellent group of thieves ;>
I'm thinking more of later bands though, like Saxon and Iron Maiden.
holybear 1 year ago
@holybear Really no love for Iron Maiden?
NewbiusMaximus 1 year ago
@NewbiusMaximus
None.
It's like the man said: Heavy Metal is a pose, Hard Rock is a lifestyle.
holybear 1 year ago
@holybear Yea but IM got a good sound to them well a few songs.
NewbiusMaximus 1 year ago
@NewbiusMaximus
They're good players, but they are so darn silly!
holybear 1 year ago
SOOOOOOO underrated!!!!!!
grota66 1 year ago 2
As a tribute to Joe Walsh and James Gang, it would be cool for U2 to play this song live. Joe was already using the delay back then.
ToolsnFire 1 year ago 2
I think perhaps a musician who made a mistake was Sammy Hagar joining Van Halen. He was great playing guitar and singing and I'm talking before the Weboritas. If you had seen him before as I did you might be thinking, "what is he doing?"
houseof4doorsmc 1 year ago
Too many people referencing drugs and cursing. Let me bring sanity to this. This is an innovative song which shows Joe was ahead of his time. Brillant design of the layers of music! A musicaal masterpiece.
houseof4doorsmc 1 year ago
Too many people referencing drugs and cursing. Let me bring sanity to this. This is an innovative song which shows Joe was ahead of his time. Brillant design of the layers of music!
houseof4doorsmc 1 year ago
Rock on Joe Walsh! And where the hell is my old James Gang Greatest Hits LP?
blainesnow 1 year ago
What an awesome song.....Walsh at his best!
RiverRat99 1 year ago
For years I was dying to hear this with the Bolero section restored, and when I finally did about 10 years ago...Well sir, I don't like it! Prefer the edited version on my vinyl LP from back in the day
Rogerrumjet 1 year ago
Joe Walsh should write a book. I would buy it.
Hodongji 1 year ago
RE: "Victim of Love.": Victim Of Love - The Eagles [Los Angeles, California] - 1976 - "One of their FINER rocking songs that didn't make the charts. Lots of power guitar riffs." - Greatests Hits Vol. 2 (Asylum)-1982. NOTE: He's earlier incarnations are quite good. :-)
mikekadas 1 year ago
sounds really really similar to black sabbath
turnerpoop 1 year ago
Before Joe Walsh went out on his own he was with James Gang. The Bomber - James Gang [Wichita, Kansas] - 1969 - "An outstanding rocker with some great guitar HOOKS by Joe Walsh. As good as Led Zeppelin would do during this period. Good first impression." - The Definitive Collection (Geffen)-2006.
mikekadas 1 year ago
yo @skbricker walsh didnt write the guitar for hotel california. don felder did
texperry92 1 year ago
This aint hard, but I love "Life of Illusion"
Wankshaftsbury 1 year ago
James Gang Forever-Thats Joe -Cleveland still rocks for Joe
skbricker 1 year ago
I'm with you TP. Oh man. If I could go back I would. I guess that's why we live it through the music."There" is in the mind. Take it with you as you go.
changethismf 1 year ago
You rule. This song rules. Thanks for all your uploads.
phlips01 1 year ago
if you like the drummong check out soul sacrifice/santana
sniper1971able 1 year ago
peyote and the bomber, wow
sniper1971able 1 year ago
Perfect.
Hawgbrew 1 year ago
My personal pick for the all-time best rock number of all time....
Patriot1862 1 year ago 3
@Patriot1862 it's up there for sure man.
gnarlyphotography 1 year ago
God, it's been years since I've heard this.
PeterMayer 1 year ago
@PeterMayer Welcome back to having BALLS, JAMES GANG WOOOOOOOOOOO
you wanna go wreck something to this?
angryredcom 1 year ago
Wow. I'm glad i'm not the only one who wonders whatever possed Joe Walsh to join The Eagles. His talent was/is completely wasted on them.
trophyloaf 1 year ago
@trophyloaf Yeah he had to move on!! listen to hotel cali-thats Joe
skbricker 1 year ago
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texperry92 1 year ago
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texperry92 1 year ago
@trophyloaf I absolutely agree. Joe Walsh is a fucking GOD and why he would want to walk amongst wankers like the Eagles I don't know. His music fueled my days of surfing, offroading, and LSD adventures...wonderful times...wonderful people, wonderful music.
malunguinho 1 year ago
It's sunny, 82 deg, October 10/9/10, not a cloud in the skies. This song is blasting out of my speakers and at 4:10 I realized I'm in another state of mind. This song can take you there - let it. Joe Walsh is talented! This is a message to Joe Walsh - take all your money from your Eagles tours and go back to the studio for a solo album. Our music industry needs it! Joe Walsh, please do this...
MegaSoulSearcher 1 year ago 3