Mind Blowing Reaction To James Gang - Funk #49 

Joe Walsh is the man!! From the James Gang to his stint with the Eagles and also his solo career!! What a talent!!

In a perfect world, the entire planet would recognize Joe Walsh's sheer brilliance.

Next James Gang hopefully will be "Walk Away" then maybe Joe Walsh's "Rocky Mountain Way". Another great 70's band - Mountain - "Mississippi Queen" - a real banger! Thanks for bringing back some great memories of the 70's!

Joe Walsh went on to be solo, and in the Eagles...legendary... ;-)

Robin trower- Day of the eagle

Probably didn’t get mentioned because you’ve already heard this guy …you just aren’t realizing it yet. Joe is the man!! Gotta love him😂😊

Jim Fox on drums. Dale Peters on bass and harmonies. One of the great rock trios of all time. We all know Joe, but cheers to Jimmy and Dale. Come on!

Humble Pie, The Band, Johnny Winter, Mountain, Derek and the Dominoes, Marshall Tucker Band, Steve Miller band, so there’s a few off the top of my head that you may or may not heard of, enjoy your rock and roll ride.

Jimmy Fox is a beast of a drummer. Totally underrated.

Joe Walsh has an album titled, THE SMOKER YOU DRINK, the PLAYER YOU GET. He’s a hoot. I think I’ve just heard this song most of my life and have taken for granted that everyone has heard it.

That’s Joe Walsh on lead guitar and vocals. You’ve probably already heard him if you have heard the Eagles, but listen to his song Rocky Mountain Way. Similar funkiness to this one. 🔥🎸

My father blasted this for his 24th birthday. Threw a big celebration for himself hahaha. All the invited guests and many neighbours came to dance. There were neighbours dancing outside the house too.

Joe Walsh sold one of his Les Paul’s to Jimmy page. That became Jim pages number one guitar.

IMO, the 70's was the greatest decade in music. So diverse, from rock to ballads to disco, to folk, etc. You name it, it happened in the 70's.

In case you didn't know, the lead guitarist and singer Joe Walsh later went on to become a member of The Eagles. You might want to check out some of his solo stuff too, "Rocky Mountain Way" is a good one.

I can't really say why, but it chokes me up seeing a young black guy diving into music he never would have listen to. I'm so glad music has led you down this rabbit hole

A lot of bands will do a little jam at the beginning of every day of rehearsals, Joe & The James Gang just happens to call those little jam sessions "funks". Somewhere early on, they decided to record them. Someone heard jam, or funk, #49 and said they needed to work it to a song. Need I go on? Also, TONS of good Joe Walsh solo material out there. Another band you should check out if you want some funk-blues-rock is The J. Geils Band, and a cool jump-off song would be the studio version of "(Ain't Nothin But A) Houseparty". Just be forewarned, you dive in face-first whether you want to or not!

I am just glad to be a kid in the 70's - the neighborhood was rocking with music like this all summer long.

I got to see this band in concert, great show. Us boomers got to see all the cool bands live !!!

I love James Gang. Have every album they made. Joe Walsh (the guitarist-is a legend) his solo stuff is also banging and then he joined the Eagles.

James Gang is awesome. Walk Away is another good one by them.

'68 '69 '70 '71 - You just described the era of The Doors. I know you've heard them before but you haven't heard them all. Go for some of the less mainstream songs. Alabama Song, Peace Frog, Horse Latitudes, Indian Summer. They are the shit!

Life's been good And Rocky mountain way are a must listen

Being a teenager back then was awesome.

Joe has a interesting sense of humor as shown in his song Life's been good. Rockin song and it shows his personality. He's a great guitarist and singer on many other of his solo, James Gang and Eagles songs.

Each member of the Eagles were so talented BUT, not one could match the many sides of Joe Walsh. T, a must is Joe Walsh at Daryl’s House (Daryl Hall) - Rocky Mountain Way. It will blow your mind!

When these guys came out I loved them! When I have told folks about them they looked blank at me! Your reaction is a breath of fresh air to me! Enjoy yourself! You made my day!!!!

It never gets old watching guys half my age or more thrill to the same music that took me to a different place in my mind when it mattered, finishing my stint in the US Army after returning from Vietnam. It's great to be rockin' alongside Joe as both us sail ever joyfully through our 7th decades. Thanks for helping keep it alive, TNT.

#49 always gives my goose-bumps! Absolutely awesome!

Nobody mentioned them because we had such a cornucopia of music when we were young, we can't remember them all. Plus our memories aren't what they should be because of age (and possibly substance abuse during our misspent youth 😁). Next, check out Walk Away by the James Gang, which was even more popular. Meadows by Joe Walsh is also great.

joe walsh is awesome- plus the band is amazing as well- props to them.

Joe Walsh is one of the all time great guitarists. Listen to his solo work like Rocky Mountain Way and then listen the Eagles, his solo with Don Felder on Hotel California is one of the best ever recorded.

It Is the summer of 1972 and I'M a fifteen-year-old kid who enjoys going to the neighborhood candy store to play on the pinball machine and listen to the Jukebox with my friends!! Our two favorite songs on this particular jukebox were Funk #49 by the James gang and Paranoid by Black Sabbath! Almost 50 years later both of those songs Still Rock!!!! Great reaction!!! Can't really go wrong with any James Gang Song!!!

I was a senior in H.S. James Gang was huge! Grand Funk, Led Zeppelin, Deep Purple…..so many great bands from that era❤️❤️❤️

Anything Joe Walsh played had that funky southern rock sound. A lot of people wonder why southern people like Rock so much, maybe it has a lot to do with that funky bluesy sound that seems to creep out of a lot of these bands. Satisfies a craving we don’t even realize we have. 😆

Another good one by them is "Walk Away". Love Joe Walsh, with the Eagles and his solo stuff!

Such cool grooves with JG. Joe Walsh is such an amazing rocker!

The Pride of Cleveland! James Gang! 66 to 74 ! Very special time in this kinda music. Rock ,Soul,blues, and Country mixed

First of all, I was 15 when this came out. I about lost my mind. It was new, fresh and jamming. Loved your reaction !!!

Joe Walsh is one of the most gifted and original guitarists alive. His guitar sound can shift from sloppy and "chunky" to smooth and melodic in a heartbeat. He's had a very successful career with the James Gang, solo work and his amazing guitar work on songs like "Hotel California" with the Eagles. Joe has also toured with Ringo Starr and His All-Starr Band. He's much admired by some of the world's greatest guitarist, including Jimmy Page and Eric Clapton. Along with his talent, one of his greatest attributes is his sense of humor. You have to check out his song "Life's Been Good". It's a rocker...and it's funny as hell.

I've seen Joe several times, mostly with the Eagles, but a couple of times solo. In 1981, he performed at the LA Forum. He had two drummers in his band, each set up on opposite sides of the stage. 1981 was the year of a baseball strike, so to introduce "Funk #49", he said his drummers re-worked the song because of the baseball strike. During the drum solo, the drummers tossed their drumsticks back and forth between them and never missed a beat! Incredible sight. Joe still performs this with the Eagles in concert, as well as other songs from the James Gang and his solo career - like "Life's Been Good", "Walk Away", "Rocky Mountain Way", and occasionally "Turn to Stone", "Average Ordinary Guy" and "Help Me Make It Through The Night".

"That little time period right there (68-72) is just so good." Truer words never spoken.

Ol Smokin Joe Walsh could play that 🎸,always liked his solo stuff like The Confessor.

GREAT classic rock tune you pulled up! Funk #49 and Joe Walsh. I know Joe is a legend, but he often gets lost in the shuffle of THE greatest rock musicians ever, yet most everyone I knows loves the guy. The James Gang could REALLY just throw down, for sure.

If you’re into funk, by all means, check out James Gang’s “Ashtonpark”...your ears will love you for it! Joe Walsh’s guitar style is pure one-of-a-kind genius. P.S. loved your reaction to this! (Also give a listen to their “Funk #48”)

Dude, there is another RU-vid video of these guys performing this tune on the Howard Stern show some time within the past ten years. They’re all old guys now, but it’s just as rocking and on the edge as they were way back when.

The whole album is great every song I grew up with listen to them all and decide for your self

So this is Joe Walsh on guitar and vocals....absolutely legendary. Underrated but never forgotten. He had a solo career and also played with the Eagles. Other songs to check out (whether solo or not)..."Rocky Mountain Way," "Walk Away," and "Life's Been Good." He was also in "The Drew Carey Show" for a stint as the guitarist for Drew's band. Very hippy/psychedelic dude. And from what I've heard...a very stand-up guy and class act.

And that’s how they used to do that, Rock On, young dude

My favorite song ever..even my grandson loved it when I played it for him.

I know you've heard of Joe Walsh, T. This is early Joe Walsh. He also had a solo career, and played with The Eagle's.

There's just so much great music in the 60's and 70's it's hard to remember them all.

One of the best songs of its time. Sounds like every party you wanted to go to.

I loved your reaction 18 seconds in, it was like a deaf person that just heard music for the first time. The 70’s we had the crappiest weed and the best music

2 bands you probably haven’t heard of: Montrose (1973), “Bad Motor Scooter,” and “Space Station #5.” J. Geils Band (1974), “Must of Got Lost,” and “Detroit Breakdown.” Enjoy your journey through the 60’s & 70’s!!!

How has this not been sampled and looped a million times already???

I love this song, too. Bought it at the time and really enjoyed it. Joe Walsh is the lead guitarist and lead in the short-lived band. He did some solo work then joined the Eagles. This guy knows his guitar stuff!

Yours is the best reaction to this song I've seen yet! Great song, totally appropriate reaction!

something i never noticed before is how great the drummer was.

I've always loved this song. It's so funky!!! Here's some other suggestions for you (a LOT of them!): Grand Funk Railroad: Are You Ready? Grand Funk Railroad: Anybody's Answer Grand Funk Railroad: Heartbreaker Alice Cooper: I'm Eighteen Alice Cooper: Dead Babies Alice Cooper: Public Animal #9 Alice Cooper: Hello Hooray Alice Cooper: Elected Alice Cooper: Billion Dollar Babies Alice Cooper: No More Mr. Nice Guy Steppenwolf: Sookie Sookie Steppenwolf: The Pusher Steppenwolf: Magic Carpet Ride Steppenwolf: Don't Step On the Grass, Sam Steppenwolf: Monster Steppenwolf: Hey Lawdy Mama Steppenwolf: Snow Blind Friend Steppenwolf: Tenderness CCR: Born on the Bayou CCR: Effigy CCR: Travelin' Band CCR: Up Around the Bend CCR: Long As I Can See the Light CCR: Wrote a Song for Everyone CCR: I Put a Spell on You CCR: Fortunate Son Deep Purple: Hard Lovin' Man Deep Purple: Speed King (with explosive intro) Deep Purple: Into the Fire Deep Purple: No No No Deep Purple: The Mule Deep Purple: Fools Deep Purple: No One Came Deep Purple: Super Trouper Deep Purple: Maybe I'm a Leo Deep Purple: Pictures of Home The Guess Who: Albert Flasher (live) The Guess Who: New Mother Nature (live) The Guess Who: Pain Train (live) The Guess Who: American Woman The Guess Who: Hang on to Your Life The Guess Who: Hand Me Down World Hawkwind: The Psychedelic Warlords Hawkwind: D-Rider Hawkwind: You'd Better Believe It Hawkwind: Assault and Battery Hawkwind: Kings of Speed Hawkwind: Spirit of the Age Hawkwind: Damnation Alley

I guess we were spoiled growing up in the sixties and seventies, we heard these songs on the radio all the time and just took it for granted.

The Greatest music came out of the 60's and 70's!!!! Joe is totally awesome and one of the all time greats!!!👍👌✌😎

Joe Walsh is the guitar player's guitar player. He doesn't dazzle with a lot of flashy stuff. But he makes solid music.

I heard this song so many times as a kid. Then later again as an adult now and then you'd hear it in commercials and other stuff. Finally learnt how to play it some years ago. Don't know how anyone could've missed this one. It's a classic! But I suppose younger people just aren't that aware of classic rock.

You've heard him, it's Joe Walsh (Rocky Mountain Way). He was in the James Gang, then solo and then with the Eagles. For more James Gang a good one would be Walk Away.

had their albums in the 70's and wore them out loved it thank you for the reaction smiles and love

band mates once said about Joe Walsh,best bunch of guy's you will ever meet

Never ever go wrong with Uncle Joe!

This is one of those iconic rock songs that has parts of it used in many different places..movies etc..that intro is super famous

Make It Last By Montrose....1 of the best debut albums ever......lots of bangers....early 70's band.....self titled album Montrose....

joe walsh later in the Eagles; the bomber, midnight man, woman, fire and water, other great songs from this band

Saw this band way back in the late 1960’s. Good band back them. Yes’ they did play this song.

This was my stuff when i was in high school. Big time James Gang fan. Love Joe Walsh!!!

Walk away by the James gang is great

In the early 80's everyone had bumper stickers on their cars "Joe Walsh for President".

In 1970, this was played 20 times a night in every pool hall I went.

Great reaction, and I'd like to second the recommendation for "Mississippi Queen" by Mountain made in an earlier post. I would also recommend The Band "The Weight" (The Last Dance version with the Staples Family), " Up on Cripple Creek", and The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down". Sliding into the Mid 70s, check out Nazareth " Hair of the Dog" and Foghat "Slow Ride.

James Gang put out a lot of good music, Walk Away, The Bomber, Tend My Garden, and many more, plus Joe Walsh's solo work was great as well, Rocky Mountain Way, The Confessor, and so many more that I can't even think of cause I'm so damed tired, I need to get some sleep lol

Songs from my childhood. Reminds me of my dad. Thank you!!

Having grown up in Macon, GA, I was so privileged to have seen so many great 70's bands (including James Gang). Head East was another ("There's Never Been Any Reason"); Boston; Aerosmith; the Allman Brothers; Wet Willie; Atlanta Rhythm Session; Marshall Tucker Band; Parliament Funkadelic; Brothers Johnson ("Strawberry Letter 23"); the Commodores ("Easy," "Brick House..."); Johnny Winter & James Cotton; ...

please man, you will absolutely LOVE the songs, Turn to Stone from the Barnstorm album and The Bomber. Joe Walsh is my single favorite rock artist of all time !!!

Chicago Transit Authority later Chicago when Terry Kath was still alive his rythim guitar and vocals are incredible.I'm a Man Make me Smile Tanglewood concert version

I always loved the bass line on this song, as you said, it was funky, but the bass allowed the guitar and drums to go all over the place and hold the song together. Some of their bigger hits were "Rocky Mountain Way" and "Life's Been Good To Me".

Funk # 49 is the reason I became a guitarist . Joe Walsh was only with the band for a short time though. His solo career and stint with the Eagles has lots of gems !!!!!! Also from James Gang try Funk # 48 ,Walk Away , the Gambler

I just found your channel and I’m so glad you are doing this old rock because as you said “good music holds up.” it’s nice to see that you really appreciate it! I will be watching!!

"Walk away", is a great one. most just include the James gang into the Joe Walsh catalog

I saw them in concert in 1971 and am fairly sure I am missing an eardrum .... worth it.

Joe Walsh - (James Gang) he’s now a long time member of The Eagles

Love me some Joe Walsh whether it's with the Eagles or James Gang or solo !!!! He's quite the character. You might also like his "Rocky Mountain Way" and "Walk Away"

James Gang · 1966-1977 · 1991 · 1996 · 1998 · 2001 · 2005 · 2006 · 2022. Formed in 1955 in Cleveland,Ohio.Only three members during this time. Joe Walsh is the lead singer and guitarist. You should react to Ashes the Rain and I by these guys. It's so ethereal and beautiful. Eerie.

Damn i think this is the coolest rocksong ever.......Joe Walsh is a killer guitarist but his vocals are not of this earth.....mindblowin insane stuff.......hello from Germanistan

Joe Walsh was in a few bands. James Gang was an early band back in the late 60s early 70s when a lot of rock bands were coming out. Our album collections of all the band in that time frame was nonstop. At 65 it's great to hear my albums come alive. still have my albums and some day my grandchildren will check them out. Hear them now asking WHAT'S A TURN TABLE?

This is my favorite reaction. Joe Walsh is so underrated.. he is a goat. Not only that, but he sold his 59 les paul to no other than Jimmy Page for song (pun).. that guitar is now synonymous with 2 legends.

Gotta Keep a lil sompin sompin for later! This is a GREAT Funking tune to find solo!

Never heard of this band before! Wow, so glad I happened upon this video. Love them!

Sir, that is Joe Walsh, an extraordinary human being and extraordinary musician and guitarist who makes any band sound great! You have got to hear his other stuff!

60s, 70s, 80s music is the best, and out of those decades, 70s are my absolute favorite..growing up in the 70s I heard a lot of these on the radio

that song is the absolute bomb and I have to say I LOVE how you got into it!! lol

The blonde guy that they showed the most pictures of is Joe Walsh. He sings "Life's Been good to me so far" He's been in some quite prestigious bands...The Eagles since '75...James Gang, The Hollywood Vampires with Johnny Depp and Alice Cooper, Ringo (Beatles) Starr and His all Star Band, and a couple more bands. He played with Jeff Lynne , Tom Petty, Prince, Steve Winwood etc. at George Harrison's tribute. He's a fixture on a lot of great songs. Definitely hear his influence on "Funk #40"

You need to check out , Elephant's memory - "Mongoose". A great jam. Great story too. The band Elephant's Memory went on to back John Lennon on a couple of his solo projects. This is a song they did shortly before they met up with Lennon. Done about 1970. If you do search for it on RU-vid do not play the video with the blue record label pictured. That one is terrible sound quality and the reverb has been messed with. Actually, there is a newer upload of the song with lyrics if you can find it. Has a green jungle scene pictured. Good sound quality too.