![]() ![]() 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. 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. ![]()
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