![]() Then in 1994, they reconvened with Hell Freezes Over (the title a reference to their oft-remarked if jokey response to pleas for a reunion). The Long Run and a sequence of compilations kept the Eagles in the public eye even as Henley and Frey diversified and made solo albums of their own. Hotel California itself is simply a must-have although there can’t be many people left who haven’t been exposed to the majesty of ‘New Kid in Town’, ‘Life in the Fast Lane’ and the title track – whose irresistible bolero shuffle is one of the most instantly recognisable sounds to seep off a turntable or thicken the airwaves. The aforementioned Their Greatest Hits(1976), which preceded Hotel California, is the third biggest selling album in rock history. The title track and subsequent smash hits ‘Lyin’ Eyes’ and ‘Take it to the Limit’ made this album the sound of the year and on their biggest tour to date, Fleetwood Mac were their opening act. One of These Nights (1975) fused all the elements that the newly crowned kings of US rock were famous for amazing virtuosity, hardcore harmony and clever writing with Henley and Frey’s avowed decision to outdo each other acting as an American answer to Lennon and McCartney. The arrival of Don ‘Fingers’ Felder gave the outfit a hard edge and a kick that delighted their growing fan base. The quartet were a revelation and showed no signs of resting on their laurels when they released the superb On The Border (1974) bolstering their move towards a harder rock sound with producer Bill Szymczyk, though Englishman Glyn Johns was still on hand for the more country cuts. Leadon, a multi-instrumentalist with banjo, lead guitar and pedal steel at his fingertips, and the expert harmony singer and bassist Meisner (he’d been in Ricky Nelson’s country-rock band) forged the vital chemistry that resulted in The Eagles (1972) which yielded the classic ‘Take It Easy’ (penned by Jackson Browne), ‘Witchy Woman’ and ‘Peaceful Easy Feelin’’ The Old West duelling gang imagery of Desperado became their second classic album and established the group in Europe after they’d toured as support to Neil Young (including memorable dates at the Royal Festival Hall and a BBC In Concert). Don Henley emigrated West from Texas and his early outfit Shiloh while Glenn Frey was a leading light in Longbranch Pennywhistle. ![]() Considering they started out as a support act in clubs like the LA Troubadour the fact they have gone on to sell over 150 million albums justifies their meticulous approach to writing and the recording process.įrey and Henley were part of Linda Ronstadt’s troupe. The Eagles came together in early 1971 when Glenn Frey, Don Henley, Bernie Leadon and Randy Meisner pooled their impeccable US country-rock credentials and experiences with a cool-headed ambition that saw them outstrip the competition. The former topped charts in just about every important market while Long Road… did the same thing in America. We’re proud to offer the most excellent live comeback, Hell Freezes Over (1994) and the rapturously received seventh studio disc, Long Road Out of Eden (2007). Their assault on the albums and singles charts (the latter format being another weapon in their remorseless armoury) has ensured that Eagles brand of intelligent adult rock is a staple of FM radio and sums up in-car culture. Hotel California (1976) became a record industry byword for measuring success since it went 16xPlatinum but even that was eclipsed by their first Greatest Hits (1971-1975), which is a 29xPlatinum and double Diamond beast. Their seven studio albums, two live discs and sundry compilations have sold so well however that the decision not to flood the market but to make music when they had something to sing about only adds to their lustre. Frey’s reading of Jack Tempchin and John Brannen’s “Somebody” delivers the goods most sharply in making the connection between the Eagles when we last heard from them and the 21st century. Previously had limited vinyl distribution, available here as a 180g 2LP-set.Since their self-titled debut in 1972, the American rock phenomenon loved the world over as the Eagles have released a select body of recorded work. A few heartier rockers, which have elements that show the Eagles were not strictly working off a 30-year-old blueprint, help break up the softness. ![]() A 20-song effort, 2005’s 7x platinum Long Road Out of Eden has a sufficient dose of sweeping harmonies, an overall uplifting spirit and a country-rock vibe that’s more peaceful easy feelings than Henley or Frey had conjured up as solo acts. Schmit) had a pretty good memory of what made them special in the first place. Long Out of Print 2007 Comeback Album Reissued on 180g Vinyl 2LP!įor their first album of all new material in 28 years and last to date, the four remaining members of the Eagles (Glen Frey, Don Henley, Joe Walsh, Timothy B.
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