Favorite Don Song

[sodascouts]

This topic came up in chat - what is your favorite Don solo song? Mine is Boys of Summer, followed by Heart of the Matter, Not Enough Love in the World, Talking to the Moon, and Last Worthless Evening.


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[EasyFeeling]

Mine is Heart Of The Matter followed by Taking You Home. I love it when he sings soulful ballads. To be honest I don't know all his solo works. I really need to catch up on this. Glenn always keeps me off. http://www.ezboard.com/images/emoticons/embarassed.gifI have four albums but I've heard only Inside Job so far.

Ooooh, thanks for the tip, Nancy. Right now I'm listening to The Last Worthless Evening, sounds great! This is the kind of music which I love. I need to burn these albums on CD finally!

[Brooke]

Oooh, it's hard to choose!


Boys of Summer and Heart of the Matter would be at the top, then End of the Innocence, Last Worthless Evening and Dirty Laundry.


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"You know, people don't run out of dreams, people just run out of time."

[Ive always been a dreamer]

Wow Brooke - sometimes I think we really must be twins separated at birth. My top 5 list is identical to yours except I'd move Dirty Laundry into the number 3 slot. ;)

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[sodascouts]

The End of the Innocence was just edged out of my top 5. What a great song!


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[DonFan]

It is VERY hard for me to narrow this list down, but here it is (for now, anyway):

End of the Innocence

Heart of the Matter

Boys of Summer

Talking to the Moon

My Thanksgiving


Honorable Mention: As a parent of two daughters, I absolutely love "Annabel."

[Freypower]

I will try and do a Top 10 but I can't do analysis on the Glorious 6th ;) so....



1. The Boys Of Summer

2. A Month Of Sundays

3. The End Of The Innocence

4. Talking To The Moon

5. Goodbye To A River

6. Dirty Laundry

7. The Heart Of The Matter

8. Little Tin God

9. Miss Ghost

10. Damn It, Rose

[EasyFeeling]

After listening to Don in the car I've chosen these songs. They are in no particular order.


The Heart Of The Matter

The End Of The Innocence

The Last Worthless Evening

Not Enough Love In The World

All She Wants To Do Is Dance

Taking You Home

They're Not Here They're Not Coming

You Can't Make Love

Talking To The Moon

[glenneaglesfan]

I'm ashamed to say I haven't heard all his solo work, but of the ones I have:



The End Of The Innocence

The Last Worthless Evening

The Boys Of Summer

The Heart Of The Matter

Dirty Laundry

My Thanksgiving

New York Minute

Goodbye To A River



I must get hold of his solo albums.




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[weefieryredhead]

Oh you must his solo stuff is fabulous.

I have to say my songs vary as far as favourites go. Constant favourites are The Heart of the Matter, Lilah, My Thanksgiving, Everything is Different Now and The End of the Innocence. That said I'm also listening to Miss Ghost, Annabel and Talking to the Moon a lot at the moment :)

[EasyFeeling]

And how about The Last Worthless Evening? I have to say I fell in love with that song from the first note! http://www.ezboard.com/images/emoticons/happy.gif

[weefieryredhead]

I love it too but I put down the songs I probably listen to most regularly. There are a lot of his songs that I love and then there are the ones that crawl under your skin and require you to listen to them frequently!

[EasyFeeling]

And The Last Worthless Evening is one of them for me. http://www.ezboard.com/images/emoticons/happy.gif As well as Heart Of the Matter and Taking You Home. AND Not Enough Love In The World. Love these songs. I burnt them in a row so I can listen to these frequently. http://www.ezboard.com/images/emoticons/wink.gif

[weefieryredhead]

Yeah that's a good plan I put my favourites in a playlist so I can listen to them :)

[Maleah]

Ooooo this is a tough one! I'd have to go with....

1. Heart of the Matter

2. Dirty Laundry

3. Boys of Summer

4. Not Enough Love in the World

5. Last Worthless Evening

(If there was a 6th and 7th slot.......I'd add End of the Innocence and You're Not Drinking Enough....among others :wink: )

[SweetHolly]

this is too hard to pick favorites since I love so many of his songs but I'll go with my top 15.
1. Love Rules
2. Talking to the Moon
3. You Don't Know Me At All
4. Lilah
5. The Unclouded Day
6. My Thanksgiving
7. Long Way Home
8. The End of the Innocence
9. The Last Worthless Evening
10. The Heart of the Matter
11. Dirty Laundry
12. Sunset Grill
13. Through Your Hands
14. The Boys of Summer
15. Land of the Living

[katherine5832]

Here's my baker's dozen - because I realized I couldn't stop at just 10:

13. They're Not Here, They're Not Coming (The lone representative from Inside Job - it's goofy, but catchy. Lately, if I'm not singing "Nobody's Business" - see #3 - I'm singing this one to myself as I while away the hours at work)
12. Not Enough Love in The World (I like this song for a couple of reasons, not least of which is when he hits those high notes when he sings, "You don't have to prove nothin' to nobody just take good care of yourself." God, that voice of his...)
11. Lilah (such a sweet song and like many of his songs, the lyrics are timeless: "We spend so much time weeping and wailing and shaking our fists, Creating enemies that really don't exist.")
10. Sunset Grill (Again, that voice....that plaintive wail "Don't worry girl, I'm going to stick by you..." Seriously, this guy could sing me the U.S. tax code and I'd melt!)
9. A Month of Sundays (It's all about the lyrics with this one. It reminds me of one of my favorite Eagles tunes, The Last Resort, with its melancholy lyrics about change.)
8. All She Wants to Do is Dance (This song makes even me want to dance and I can't dance worth beans.)
7. Talking to the Moon (Simply beautiful)
6. Dirty Laundry (Oh, those bubble-headed bleach blondes! I swear whenever I see Paula Zahn on TV, I think of this song. Does anyone else sing this one with a loud, angry voice and a scowl on her/his face like I do? :x )
5. The End of the Innocence (Don Henley + Bruce Hornsby = sheer genius)
4. The Heart of the Matter (Some of the most beautifully poignant lyrics ever written: "How can love survive in such a graceless age?")
3. Nobody's Business (I can't stop singing this song! I just got the I Can't Stand Still CD this week and absolutely fell in love with this song. In fact, I'm listening to it right now. :D )
2. The Last Worthless Evening (sexy beyond belief)

And, finally, drum roll please, Don :drummer:

1. The Boys of Summer (I don't think any of his other songs will ever take it's number one spot. And it's definitely in my top ten of all-time favorite songs by any artist.)

I'm sorry for being so long-winded, but I just love talking about his music.

[Ive always been a dreamer]

I enjoyed your analysis of the songs, Katherine. I had already indicated earlier that my top five Don solo songs are:

1. Boys of Summer
2. Heart of the Matter
3. Dirty Laundry
4. End of the Innocence
5. Last Worthless Evening

Since this thread has been revived, and others listed more than five songs, I'm going to list my next five favorites. In order, they are ...

6. All She Wants To Do Is Dance
7. You Don't Know Me at All
8. Lilah
9. Long Way Home
10. Taking You Home

[sodascouts]

Yeah - I want to add to mine, too! I like the "countdown" effect so I'll start with #10 as well. However, these do occasionally change depending on my mood!

Honorable Mention: Dirty Laundry: I remember how this song brought the house down the first time I saw Don in Chicago in 2005. So catchy!

10. A Month of Sundays: So poignant. He really makes you feel the guy's pain.

9. All She Wants to Do Is Dance: Another catchy number - and I just love that line about "Don't come back here Yankee'... but if I ever do.. I'll bring more money!" LOL

8. I Will Not Go Quietly: This rocks so hard. I didn't realize how great it was until I saw Don do it live. It was amazing - so fierce!

7. Lilah: Absolutely beautiful.

6. Last Worthless Evening: This is something a lot of us ladies wish a guy would tell us, and something probably a lot of guys relate to that line about getting the nerve up to tell someone how he feels. Plus, gotta love the tune and the way he pours himself into the vocal.

5. End of the Innocence: Mournful - political without being harsh - another song that makes you feel so much.

4. Not Enough Love in the World: I really love the melody of this one. Always have, even before I knew who sang it.

3. Talking to the Moon: I like this more every time I listen to it. The part that really puts it over the top in terms of quality is when he takes it up a notch and starts high in this really powerful way "I WAS JUST talking to the moon."

2. Heart of the Matter: Beautiful melody, great message, moving song. I remember listening to this one time in the car on the way home from college in 1995 and just thinking "This song is amazing." That was when I was still a casual fan, but it was the main reason I bought "Actual Miles." Especially since there was another song on it called...

1. Boys of Summer: AWESOME! The way the song rises when he goes into "I can see you..." - great vocal - great tune - great video. This was what first made known to me the name "Don Henley" (I had no idea he used to be in the Eagles).

[Maleah]

Oooo you guys made me want to update my list! I love the coutdowns and the summary of why you love the song! I shall follow in your footsteps with my update ;)

#10- All She Wants to do is Dance: I know a lot of people think it's dated, but I don't care! It's a catchy, fun song! Don sounds great, and dated or not....I love it musically!

#9 -My Thanksgiving: It's not necessarily one that I listen to over and over again, but I remember the first time I hear the lines "the trouble with you and me my friend is the trouble with this nation, too many blessings...too little appreciation" I thought.....wow.....how true are those words. It instantly became a favorite of mine based on lyrics alone....let alone the fact that Don sounded amazing as always!

#8 -End of the Innocence: Beautiful music, lyrics, and performance! The only thing is......when he first sang the chorus......I think i thought he was singing about something the song probably wasn't about :blush:

#7 -Taking You Home: Love it! It almost has a bluesy tinge to it and I love the melody! I can't explain what it is about some melody's that I love....but this is it! I know some think it's cheesy, but I think it's a beautiful song.

#6- Everybody Knows: I know I'm probably the only one who LOVES this song, but I can't get enough of the catchy beat! I LOVE the bass line in it! It's kinda funky and Don just sounds fabulous on it!

#5 -I Will Not Go Quietly: Hello.......I want him to wrap his loving arms around the small of my back (ok ok so it's not that small ;) ) :D Need I say more? I LOOOVE the sound of his voice when he sings that verse!

#4 - Last Worthless Evening: When I first listened to this one I remember thinking how passionate Don sounded. He doesn't just sing......he pours emotion into the song. As Katherine said......just an incredibly sexy song and performance! :D

#3 - Heart of the Matter: Lyrically.....probably my favorite! I remember hearing this song for the first time and turning down the cd player after it ended......sitting in silence for several minutes just thinking......wow....what powerful lyrics. It's only listed behind the 1 & 2 spots for me because a) I can't stop singing along with #2.....and #1 was my first love ;)

#2 - Boys of Summer: Such a classic! I know for most people this would be #1, but you see....#1 is what made me fall in love with Don AND the Eagles so it must remain my #1 ;) As Soda mentioned though, i love the way BOS builds into the chorus but my favorite lines are the classics "out on the road today I saw a deadhead sticker on a cadillac....a little voice inside my head said don't look back, you can never look back." I always remember on the F1 dvd that Joe sings along on the don't look back, you can never look back part. Sheer perfection this song is! Oh......and the storytellers performance.....*drool*

#1 - Dirty Laundry: HAS to be my favorite! When someone put in the F1 dvd a couple of years ago at my job.....I heard this song and thought that is SUCH a catchy song and he has a fabulous voice! I then purchased and watched the entire dvd and fell in love with the eagles, and more particularily.....Don Henley. ;) It has that driving beat that I love! The intro, when the bass comes in right after that intro, the guitar solos, the blasting lyrics, Don's defiant singing.......incredible!

**Honorable Mentions:
Not Enough Love in the World - simply gorgeous!
How Bad Do You Want It - LOVE the sax!
New York Minute - Some of the lyrics are cheesy, I know....but there are many lines that everyone should pay attention to!
Sunset Grill - As previously mentioned...."don't worry girl, I'm gonna stand by you....." wow! :shock: such a gorgeous crystal clear voice!

(how's THAT for long winded Katherine ;) :lol: )

[katherine5832]

I'm glad you guys didn't mind me bringing up a pretty old thread. I just couldn't resist adding my two cents to it. I love how it inspired a few of you to update your lists. I'm sure in a couple of months mine will have changed.

Maleah, I can't help but laugh and think of you now (even though I don't know you!) everytime I see an old picture of Don and his 'fro. Your location cracks me up!

[sodascouts]

Ah, but it was such a magnificent 'fro!
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[sodascouts]

#8 -End of the Innocence: Beautiful music, lyrics, and performance! The only thing is......when he first sang the chorus......I think i thought he was singing about something the song probably wasn't about :blush:

Don't feel bad. Don was deliberately making a metaphorical parallel between the end of the country's innocence and the end of a woman's "innocence" - well, at least that's what I've always assumed. Has he ever said anything about it? The video (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NnOP1WKTiLc) certainly leads one to that conclusion.

I also love Taking You Home - "This love... is like nothing I have ever known" - and "Everybody Knows" has a cool beat.

[Maleah]

I'm glad you guys didn't mind me bringing up a pretty old thread. I just couldn't resist adding my two cents to it. I love how it inspired a few of you to update your lists. I'm sure in a couple of months mine will have changed.

Maleah, I can't help but laugh and think of you now (even though I don't know you!) everytime I see an old picture of Don and his 'fro. Your location cracks me up!

:lol: lol glad to hear it! I LOOOOOOOOVE Don's old 'fro and usually it is in the avatar photo and my sig banner......other than the ones for the Christmas season ;)

And Soda......magnificent indeed! I needed to see that pic...thanks! :D

[Freypower]

I will try and do a Top 10 but I can't do analysis on the Glorious 6th<EZCODE><img><EZCODE> so....



1. The Boys Of Summer

2. A Month Of Sundays

3. The End Of The Innocence

4. Talking To The Moon

5. Goodbye To A River

6. Dirty Laundry

7. The Heart Of The Matter

8. Little Tin God

9. Miss Ghost

10. Damn It, Rose



This is my previous answer. I think it still stands. Again it appears that I'm better off not doing analysis. :?

If I were to give any honourable mentions they would be:

Love Rules
Lilah
The Last Worthless Evening
They're Not Here, They're Not Coming
Long Way Home

And Maleah, regarding Don's version of Everybody Knows - the version I heard doesn't have the sardonic gloom of the original version by Leonard Cohen. There is nothing wrong with it but the original is superior.

[Lilyeye]

I'm just getting into the Eagles work, so I haven't gotten to Don's solo stuff yet. However, I really love "Boys of Summer." I remember seeing the video on Vh1 back in the day and I've liked it ever since even though I had no idea who the singer was.

[Mrs Henley]

1. Heart Of The Matter - it's Don and Don on his best!
2. Everything Is Different Now - Sharon could be proud to her hubby! (L)
3. Taking You Home
4. The Last Worthless Evening
5. My Thanksgiving

If I had to tell you why..that's going to be long..:)
Anyway the other songs:

6. The Boys of Summer - terrible not in my top 5..but still I (L) that song!
7. A Month Of Sundays
8. Goodbye To A River :cry: I start crying at that song..
9. Dirty Laundry
10. The Garden of Allah

[Mrs Henley]

I'm just getting into the Eagles work, so I haven't gotten to Don's solo stuff yet. However, I really love "Boys of Summer." I remember seeing the video on Vh1 back in the day and I've liked it ever since even though I had no idea who the singer was.

You've a great taste!!! :D

[Mrs Frey]

I'm just getting into the Eagles work, so I haven't gotten to Don's solo stuff yet. However, I really love "Boys of Summer." I remember seeing the video on Vh1 back in the day and I've liked it ever since even though I had no idea who the singer was.

Welcome to The Border, Lilyeye! :yay: :D

I have only one Don album so far ("Actual Miles"), as I've spent the last year getting all the Eagles work together, as well as all Glenn's :heart: solo material. I'm getting there, though, I'm getting there... :wink:

[Mrs Henley]

Take it easy with collecting Don's work, Mrs. Frey ;)
I have almost all his albums (only I Can't Stand Still, I'm still missing that album..:|), I can send you some songs if you like ;)

[Mrs Frey]

Awww, you're very kind, Mrs Henley, thank you! :D

[Mrs Henley]

No thanks! :D If you would send me your E-Mail address, than I'll send them ;)

[The_Girl_Of_Summer]

my top howmanyever this ends up being

1. Boys Of Summer
2. The End of The Innocence
3. The Hear of The Matter
4. A Month Of Sundays
5. Annabel
6. Little Tin God
7. Dirty Laundry
8. Land Of The Living
9. Not Enough Love In The World
10. They're Not Here They're Not Coming
11. My Thanksgiving
12. All She Wants To Do Is Dance
13. Lilah
14. Long Way Home
15. Talking To The Moon
16. Love Rules
17. Through Your Hands

[Mrs Henley]

Great list :D

[The_Girl_Of_Summer]

Thanks :)

[Mrs Henley]

Oh it's Annabel and not Annabelle ;)

[The_Girl_Of_Summer]

i get that know i typed it at 3 this morning

[Mrs Henley]

Sorry, didn't know that ;)

[The_Girl_Of_Summer]

it's cool thanks for reminding me to change it

[Mrs Henley]

You're Welcome.

[TimothyBFan]

Just going thru some audio and video stuff on onlinecentral. I absolutely LOVE the version of "Hold On" by Don Henley and Steve Winwood from All Star Garage Band. I have always loved that song by Sam and Dave, have been a big fan of Steve Winwoods, and I think Don & Steve do it great justice. My question is-does anyone know if there is an audio that I can download of it for my Ipod? Or is there a way to get the audio from the video to download? I'm absolutely worthless when it comes to converting files and such. Does anyone else have a clue?

[glenneaglesfan]

Willie, I'm not the best computer guru, but there is a free downloadable program called freecorder, which lets you record mp3 versions of whatever you are listening to on your computer. It's great for keeping streamed radio. I have used it to archive Eagles interviews in the last year and it's simple and effective.

Here's the link:
http://applian.com/sound-recorder/

[TimothyBFan]

Willie, I'm not the best computer guru, but there is a free downloadable program called freecorder, which lets you record mp3 versions of whatever you are listening to on your computer. It's great for keeping streamed radio. I have used it to archive Eagles interviews in the last year and it's simple and effective.

Here's the link:
http://applian.com/sound-recorder/

gef--thank you thank you---It worked--I will use this alot!!!:partytime:

[Mrs Henley]

Yeh! Go Willie! :D
GEF, great one! :D Also thanks for the link :)

[glenneaglesfan]

Yay!! :thumbsup: Thanks for the feedback TBF and MH!
gef--thank you thank you---It worked--I will use this alot!!!:partytime:

[Mrs Henley]

Yay!! :thumbsup: Thanks for the feedback TBF and MH!

YW! I tried it first on my Mac, only it didn't work so I run downstairs and kicked my mom away from the computer (she wasn't happy with that..hahaha) and tried it, :lol: and it's a good one! :)

[TimothyBFan]

gef---Thanks once again for that new recording program. I have been on YouTube downloading all my live faves etc. I wish I had heard about this long ago!!! :thumbsup: