Californiaman Posted May 30, 2009 Share Posted May 30, 2009 Having written a body of songs that has consistently tested the passing of time, the Eagles are one of my all-time favorite bands. As a unit, the band's ability to craft meaningful songs that span the past four decades is a testament to them. They've always been creative and had a sense of what works. They've been as much a major part of the American music scene and still can draw huge crowds to their shows. It doesn't matter if it's the blending of country and rock-n-roll, R&B, soul or the careful arrangement of a ballad, the Eagles are one of America's best bands. Unfortunately they are also overlooked by many who never really looked past the top-40 hits the band produced. I've been pouring over the Eagles 1972-1999. It's a great four disc set that also includes the Millennium Concert. Disc One is the Early Years, Disc Two Ballads, Disc Three Life in the Fast Lane, and Four the Millennium Concert. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deepblue Posted May 30, 2009 Share Posted May 30, 2009 The Eagles are a great band. Brings back alot of memories. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Californiaman Posted May 30, 2009 Author Share Posted May 30, 2009 Doesn't matter if it's a solitary road trip to clear your head, or a cross country trip with the boys, the Eagles music always seems to make it a better trip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Robot Posted May 30, 2009 Share Posted May 30, 2009 Doesn't matter if it's a solitary road trip to clear your head' date=' or a cross country trip with the boys, the Eagles music always seems to make it a better trip.[/quote'] and so precise. I have a live DVD of them and it is wonderful. I didnt have the brass to see them when they toured a few years ago, I hope they come back. I am not a great fan of Joe Walsh, not sure why, but the others are all fantastic. If I had to nominate a fav song, it would have to be "I Cant Tell You Why: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wicked1 Posted May 30, 2009 Share Posted May 30, 2009 and so precise. I have a live DVD of them and it is wonderful. I didnt have the brass to see them when they toured a few years ago' date=' I hope they come back. I am not a great fan of Joe Walsh, not sure why, but the others are all fantastic. If I had to nominate a fav song, it would have to be "I Cant Tell You Why: [/quote'] Oh...I have to disagree with you here!! I LOVE "Pretty Maids All in a Row." And the solos in "Hotel California" just can't be beat! There are few songs by The Eagles that I don't like, but I really love the stuff from Don Henley and Joe Walsh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Californiaman Posted May 30, 2009 Author Share Posted May 30, 2009 But really now, how about the opening guitar for "Life in the Fast Lane," or "Victim of Love." You hear them and you know your ready to rock-n-roll. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Robot Posted May 30, 2009 Share Posted May 30, 2009 But really now' date=' how about the opening guitar for "Life in the Fast Lane," or "Victim of Love."You hear them and you know your ready to rock-n-roll.[/quote'] What about those opening chords to Heartache Tonight? Followed by the drum beat. Oh I could go on and on. Then of course, the acoustic solo on Tequila Sunrise. Bliss!!!!!! The tone of those acoustics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tuckomf Posted May 30, 2009 Share Posted May 30, 2009 and so precise. I have a live DVD of them and it is wonderful. I didnt have the brass to see them when they toured a few years ago' date=' I hope they come back. I am not a great fan of Joe Walsh, not sure why, but the others are all fantastic. If I had to nominate a fav song, it would have to be "I Cant Tell You Why: [/quote'] It's clear to me now- you must be my nemesis. In my opinion, Joe Walsh is the only redeeming thing about the band. I'm honestly not trying to be a naysayer. The Eagles just aren't my cup 'o' tea. They're really good at what they do, and they're all talented, I just don't dig 'em. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Californiaman Posted May 30, 2009 Author Share Posted May 30, 2009 Victim of Love I absolutely love this intro. Rockin' stratocaster! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Robot Posted May 31, 2009 Share Posted May 31, 2009 It's clear to me now- you must be my nemesis. In my opinion' date=' Joe Walsh is the only redeeming thing about the band. I'm honestly not trying to be a naysayer. The Eagles just aren't my cup 'o' tea. They're really good at what they do, and they're all talented, I just don't dig 'em.[/quote'] Thats it then. It has to be six-shooters at dawn, ten paces. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Californiaman Posted May 31, 2009 Author Share Posted May 31, 2009 I think that's how the Eagles would have settled it in the early days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saturn Posted May 31, 2009 Share Posted May 31, 2009 I know it's one of their "Top 40 hits", and that's a crime in the world of classic rock eliteism (j/k), but IMO New Kid In Town is one of the most brilliant and beautiful chord progressions in pop music. Goes through about 3 key changes. Plus all the perfectly played fills, solos, harmonies ect. A real studio masterpiece. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Californiaman Posted May 31, 2009 Author Share Posted May 31, 2009 Just got through listening to The King of Hollywood. The semi-clean guitar tones at the beginning make for a great intro. Later the clean tones and guitar harmonies create a nice sonic canvas which lead into some tasty lead work, albeit slow and deliberate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cookieman15061 Posted May 31, 2009 Share Posted May 31, 2009 Having read 2 books on the Eagles "Take It To The Limit" and just recently Don Felders book "Heaven and Hell" it's hard for me to listen to alot of Frey and Henleys stuff. To me they have become the Gene Simmons/Paul Stanley of California rock. Kicking out members or reducing them to sidemen while gaining bigger control of the Band/corporation. How those two have treated ex Eagles Miesner and Leadon is a shame also. Both were part of the early eagles sound and success yet Glenn and Don refused to let them attend the ceremony honoring the biggest selling album of all time, Eagles Greatest Hits. That being said, Frey and Henley were both pretty good songcrafters in 70's until drugs and booze got the best of them. Henley is a great singer. Felder and Walsh my favorited guitar duo. I think Hotel California, both the single and album are genius and them at their best but to me the Eagles ended with the 70's. What's out there touring now is the Glenn and Don show. ps I have the boxset also and its pretty good collection of their history. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeoConMan Posted May 31, 2009 Share Posted May 31, 2009 King Of Hollywood - killer tune. I Cant Tell You Why That tone is part of the reason I bought my 335. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeoConMan Posted May 31, 2009 Share Posted May 31, 2009 What about those opening chords to Heartache Tonight? Followed by the drum beat. AAAARRRRGGGGHHHH!!!!!! I always HATED the fake-*** hand claps all the way through that song, along with the drum beat it's the worst! Sorry..... :-) I was a huge Felder fan from the start, his book is a MUST READ for anybody who enjoys music. Confirmed my assumptions that Henley is the tortured "arteest" while Frey is a drug-addled paranoid prick. Great music from those *** holes though. Don't forget Bernie Leadon, though he really was not a rocker - that's why he left. Joe Walsh is simply Joe Walsh. Take him or leave him, but he IS a great player. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Californiaman Posted May 31, 2009 Author Share Posted May 31, 2009 Don Felder's guitar work on "I Can't Tell You Why" is incredible. He absolutely throws down some of the most soulful notes on that ES. I Can't Tell You Why Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cookieman15061 Posted May 31, 2009 Share Posted May 31, 2009 I was a huge Felder fan from the start' date=' his book is a MUST READ for anybody who enjoys music. Confirmed my assumptions that Henley is the tortured "arteest" while Frey is a drug-addled paranoid prick. Great music from those *** holes though. Don't forget Bernie Leadon, though he really was not a rocker - that's why he left. Joe Walsh is simply Joe Walsh. Take him or leave him, but he IS a great player. [/quote'] I agree Neo, Fingers gave the Eagles sound a much needed boost and my wife is even reading and enjoying his book after I told her some of the things that about his life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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