View Full Version : Do You Have a Favorite Ex-Eagle?
Ive always been a dreamer
12-13-2006, 12:34 AM
I just posted that I think mine is Randy. Although I like them all, and think all three Ex-Eagles made very important contributions to the band, I like a lot of the songs that Randy sang lead on.
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sodascouts
12-13-2006, 01:19 AM
Hmm, good question. I really admire Bernie and think he's amazingly talented, but I probably do enjoy Randy's songs a bit more. Take It to the Limit is my all-time favorite Eagles songs (one of my all-time favorite songs, period.) I guess hat puts him over the top!
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EasyFeeling
12-13-2006, 06:35 AM
I like Randy. RG introduced me to his songs and I really like them.
DonFan
12-13-2006, 10:04 AM
I like Randy too. Our local radio stations play Take It to the Limit regularly, and I really like his version.
Brooke
12-13-2006, 03:42 PM
I'd have to go along with the rest of you. Randy, along with Don and Glenn, http://www.ezboard.com/images/emoticons/devil.gif actually was my favorite for a while back in the day! Really. I couldn't decide! I think it was whoever was singing the song at the moment! Each one of those three had their moments.
Glenn has completely taken over now, though. ;)
But ex-Eagles, definitely Randy. Love his songs.
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"You know, people don't run out of dreams, people just run out of time."
EasyFeeling
12-13-2006, 03:49 PM
Really? I've never seen you in the Randy threads over there. ;)
Brooke
12-13-2006, 04:17 PM
You guys always had me http://www.ezboard.com/images/emoticons/roll.gif ! I couldn't post! :lol:
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"You know, people don't run out of dreams, people just run out of time."
EasyFeeling
12-13-2006, 04:40 PM
Why not? It's a madhouse and really funny. Especially RG when she gets furious about Billy's posts. :)
Perfect Little Sister
12-15-2006, 04:35 PM
My fav ex is Bernie. He is so talented. And I really enjoy the old sound that he was so invested in. My Man is one of my favorite songs. I did have to turn it off when I was driving home after finding out my dear friend Dave had died tho...the "far beyond the pain" line was more than I could handle. But that was only the one time. The beauty of the song overpowers any sadness the lyrics might stir up. I should listen to some of his post Eagles stuff. I'm ashamed to say I never followed him after the Eagles. But then, for me, it's more about the Eagles as a whole than the various parts.
Freypower
12-15-2006, 06:34 PM
I'm a Bernie person too. After Glenn and Don's songs my favourite Eagles songs tend to be Bernie's - My Man, Bitter Creek, Train Leaves Here This Morning - although there are two glaring exceptions from the OOTN album. I like the rather prickly relationship he has with Glenn in the BBC special (Halloween ain't the summer! - Details). I really should try and obtain his solo work because I'm sure I would enjoy it. I do have some Flying Burrito Brothers songs he plays on.
sodascouts
12-15-2006, 10:22 PM
"My Man" is magnificent, and one of the most moving Eagles songs, IMHO.
tengo ritmo
12-15-2006, 10:54 PM
Whoops, guess my post didn't get transferred:
Mine is definitely Bernie. I just think he's unbelievably cool and is probably the most "different" Eagle. If there was ever any doubt, My Man just puts it over the top for me.
Randy's Girl
12-17-2006, 07:39 PM
Well, you'll never guess who my favourite is! :wink:
But apart from that, I like the band as a whole too, they're good whoever is in the band.
Randy has been my favourite for 19 years now, can't see that changing anytime soon! Very talented man, fantastic singer and bass player (and a pretty good guitarist) and he's as sexy as hell too! What more could I ask for?
Maleah
12-18-2006, 01:29 AM
Randy is definently my favorite "ex-eagle!" LOVE "Take it to the Limit" and pretty much every other song he sang with them. I haven't heard any of his solo stuff, but I'm sure it's great, as he has a fabulous voice, imo!
Randy's Girl
12-18-2006, 12:15 PM
I can send you some, Maleah, if you want.
glenneaglesfan
12-19-2006, 03:10 PM
I don't really know if I have a favourite, as I've only really been a die-hard fan more recently. I do like Take It To The Limit and My Man - the beauty of The Eagles has always been how they all have terrific voices in their different ways. Don F sounded good on Visions even though he didn' t consider himself a vocalist. I love that Bernie/Glenn banter on the BBC 1973 concert - Glenn was already establishing himself as the frontman way back then!
Ive always been a dreamer
12-19-2006, 10:06 PM
I like several of the songs Bernie sings lead on as well. As has already been mentioned, My Man is great. I also like Twenty One and Bitter Creek at lot.
sodascouts
12-19-2006, 11:31 PM
Twenty-one is a fun song with great harmonies, and I love Bitter Creek as well. In fact, I adore the entire Desperado album.
Randy's Girl
12-20-2006, 06:04 AM
I do too, Desperado was my favourite from the first time I heard it, and still is. I love Bitter Creek and Outlaw Man and all of them. I don't know if I could choose a favourite.
I like all the songs that Bernie sings, especially My Man.
badkitty33
03-30-2007, 04:49 PM
Randy, Randy, Randy!! And not just because he's, like, five-alarm hot!!! He sings and plays well too! Seriously, I love his voice and I can't listen to an Eagles song (or anything for that matter) and hear the bass and not think of Randy! Even if it's not him playing!!! I really notice bass a lot more now that I've listened more intently to his stuff with and/or without the Eagles.
Oh yeah, that, and, did I mention it's because he's gorgeous???
Ive always been a dreamer
04-04-2007, 10:45 PM
My my BK - these are some nice pic of Randy. I love his scruffy look in the HC pics. And I've never noticed he is holding the queen of diamond in this pic. Doesn't he know she'll beat him if she's able. :wink:
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/njlc33/CARD.jpg
sodascouts
04-04-2007, 10:57 PM
The last one is my favorite, I think. Thanks for posting 'em!
Maleah
04-05-2007, 12:04 AM
My my BK - these are some nice pic of Randy. I love his scruffy look in the HC pics. And I've never noticed he is holding the queen of diamond in this pic. Doesn't he know she'll beat him if she's able. :wink:
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/njlc33/CARD.jpg
Oh yes.....that's the pic :D My immediate favorite the first time I saw it!
badkitty33
04-05-2007, 11:55 AM
My my BK - these are some nice pic of Randy. I love his scruffy look in the HC pics. And I've never noticed he is holding the queen of diamond in this pic. Doesn't he know she'll beat him if she's able. :wink:
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/njlc33/CARD.jpg
You know what dreamer? It took me awhile before I noticed the card too!! Now, why wouldn't I have noticed the card??? Can't imagine! Oh wait, maybe because I was looking at that adorable face?!! 8)
And then I'll kick her ass!!! :wink:
badkitty33
04-05-2007, 12:00 PM
The last one is my favorite, I think. Thanks for posting 'em!
You're welcome, and ... I love that pic too! 8) When I bought the magazine (last Sept.) containing that one, I fell in love with him after 30 years when I first caught a glimpse on the HC album! Thirty years!! Shame on me!!
badkitty33
04-05-2007, 12:02 PM
My my BK - these are some nice pic of Randy. I love his scruffy look in the HC pics. And I've never noticed he is holding the queen of diamond in this pic. Doesn't he know she'll beat him if she's able. :wink:
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/njlc33/CARD.jpg
Oh yes.....that's the pic :D My immediate favorite the first time I saw it!
It is beautiful, isn't it sis? I think if I had to pick ONE picture of him ... just for the darling expression on his face. What could he be thinking??? I'd love to know!! 8)
Maleah
04-05-2007, 12:07 PM
Yes it is! I love the expression too. He looks really sweet in that pic :D
Ive always been a dreamer
04-05-2007, 01:22 PM
You know what dreamer? It took me awhile before I noticed the card too!! Now, why wouldn't I have noticed the card??? Can't imagine! Oh wait, maybe because I was looking at that adorable face?!! 8)
And then I'll kick her ass!!! :wink:
Whoa - That queen of diamonds better not mess with Randy! :wink:
Marco
06-17-2007, 03:54 PM
I think I'm the only who prefer Don Felder.
sodascouts
06-17-2007, 04:03 PM
Don't be sad, Marco. There are many people who like him best - just check out http://www.felderfans.com and you can see he's definitely got a fanbase!
Marco
06-18-2007, 12:52 PM
Thank You :D
Don Felder is a great, often underated guitarist. He had a terrific sound.
Randy is unique, its the voice that sets him apart, plus writing songs that are easy to relate to.
Leadon has a great sound too.....its hard to decide, because they all are talented.
sodascouts
11-01-2007, 04:18 PM
I know. They all have different strengths. Felder lately is on my bad side because of his new book, lol, but he is a brilliant guitarist. There's no denying that. I admire and respect Bernie for how true he is to himself and his music. Randy... what a great voice!
My favorite ex-Eagle is Randy Misner,Take it To The limit What a Voice and what a song!
sodascouts
11-02-2007, 02:41 PM
Take It to the Limit is my favorite Eagles song! Gorgeous.
eagleshenleyfan
11-18-2007, 10:48 AM
It would have to be Don Felder for me I agree that he is a fantastic, underrated guitarist.
It's a pity that things turned ugly between himself and the rest of the guys but if he was holding up the creative process of the band it was probably for the best that he went. I have n't read his book yet so I don't know the whole story, but I'll get round to it soon.
Felder maybe my fav ex Eagle but I'm taking nothing away from Randy and Bernie who were crucial to the band's early sound. :D
rcknalwys
11-18-2007, 03:36 PM
As has been said, Bernie was also an integral part of the early Eagles, but I miss Felder the most I think. Although, Randy did some of my all time favorite songs, especially TITTL.
chaim
05-10-2010, 06:18 PM
I could never choose between Randy and Bernie. I love "My man", "Bitter creek" etc., but I also love "Take the devil", "Certain kind of fool" etc. I probably prefer Randy's voice, but Bernie had a kind of "maturity" in his voice. His voice brought some "mature calmness" to the band, so I think his voice was important too. I don't mean "mature" like "sounding like a man", but a certain kind of calmness and "wisdom" than can be sensed from the way he sang. I think it brought a nice balance to Glenn's "James Dean" side !
I'm gonna go a bit off-topic here. A lot of bands I love seem to have personalities that are totally different from each other. If you were forming a band, would Glenn Frey, Don Henley, Randy Meisner and Bernie Leadon be the first combination that comes to mind? :hilarious: It's hard to find similarities in these personalities, but the combination worked. KISS is still probably my favourite band of all-time, for various reasons, but the original lineup was the most unlikely combination of people I have even witnessed anywhere. Ace Frehley was a person who was a genius according to an IQ test, but who chose to fly somewhere in the twilight zone instead of getting anything organized. Gene Simmons was a businessman, always keeping his head clear and his mind in the big picture, never touching alcohol or tobacco, and reading everything in the world from religion through social siences to politics, but at the same time writing songs 24 hours a day. Paul Stanley was a bit of a romantic, but at the same time speaking in a very thoughtful, intellectual way in inteviews, using lots of metaphors. It seems that the only thing these three people had in common was that each of them had an amazing sense of humour. Peter Criss was a religious catholic, but also complaining about everything. He probably was also the only one in the band who's obviously from this planet. Still, the combination of these four people, who were never exactly friends, worked when it was time to create.
I love bands with people who don't seem to quite belong together, but at the same time it's absolutely perfect. Eagles, Kiss, Queen...
Randy and Bernie were both perfect for the Eagles.
Randy is my favorite Eagle, period.
whitcap
05-25-2010, 11:29 PM
Randy is my favorite Eagle, period.
Randy's my favorite too. Have you read this interview (http://www.smoothjazznow.com/interviews/randy_meisner.htm)? Its from 2004 and its a good recent interview.
Randy's my favorite too. Have you read this interview (http://www.smoothjazznow.com/interviews/randy_meisner.htm)? Its from 2004 and its a good recent interview.
That was nice to read. It makes me happy that he has a nice life doing things he enjoys.
I especially liked the part about the antiques and the tomatoes. I am jealous about the tomatoes. The smell of fresh tomatoes is right up there with freshly ground coffee as some of my favorite scents. We have too much rain and not enough sun to get a really decent crop of tomatoes where I live. Tomato and mozzarella on crusty bread. Fabulous!
Enough tomato talk, more RANDY!
EagleLady
06-08-2010, 03:24 PM
Randy
WalshFan88
11-15-2010, 10:19 PM
Don Felder is my favorite Ex-Eagle. He is one of my biggest guitar inspirations other than Joe Walsh. He and Joe were my favorite guitar duo.
Scarlet Sun
11-15-2010, 10:32 PM
Bernie. One reason is that he came up with the catchy opening riffs/licks to no less than seven songs on the (first or second) best-selling album of all time . . .
MikeA
11-15-2010, 10:49 PM
I think Bill Szymczyk is my favorite ex-Eagle though he did come out of retirement to do Long Road Out Of Eden in 2007 and I guess doesn't qualify because of that. So much of that "Eagles Sound" is because of his untold hours in the editing studio both during and after the "takes". Same with Walsh's works and the James Gang before that. Bill doesn't get the public recognition he should get....but then not many "producers" do get that recognition. People tend to think the magic on records is pure talent from the band....and I'm not discounting that at all. But it takes someone who really knows what they are doing to take that live sound and get it laid down on vinyl or digitized onto a CD or DVD.
But I think the intent was to name an "ex" that performed on stage with band during concerts. Felder, Meisner and Leadon. For me, it would have to be Felder but NOT just because he was a virtuoso on guitar. His style is closer to what I identify with. Leadon is however, the most accomplished musician in my opinion. I think he could play a fishing line if he had to and play it well! Love his work on mandolin and banjo as well as guitar.
Meisner would get the nod from me on vocals of those three X's.
Freypower
11-15-2010, 11:01 PM
Bernie. One reason is that he came up with the catchy opening riffs/licks to no less than seven songs on the (first or second) best-selling album of all time . . .
Which songs? He only has a songwriting credit for Witchy Woman. I am not disputing what you are saying, I am just wondering why you are so sure that only Bernie came up with these riffs.
WalshFan88
11-15-2010, 11:32 PM
I think Bill Szymczyk is my favorite ex-Eagle though he did come out of retirement to do Long Road Out Of Eden in 2007 and I guess doesn't qualify because of that. So much of that "Eagles Sound" is because of his untold hours in the editing studio both during and after the "takes". Same with Walsh's works and the James Gang before that. Bill doesn't get the public recognition he should get....but then not many "producers" do get that recognition. People tend to think the magic on records is pure talent from the band....and I'm not discounting that at all. But it takes someone who really knows what they are doing to take that live sound and get it laid down on vinyl or digitized onto a CD or DVD.
But I think the intent was to name an "ex" that performed on stage with band during concerts. Felder, Meisner and Leadon. For me, it would have to be Felder but NOT just because he was a virtuoso on guitar. His style is closer to what I identify with. Leadon is however, the most accomplished musician in my opinion. I think he could play a fishing line if he had to and play it well! Love his work on mandolin and banjo as well as guitar.
Meisner would get the nod from me on vocals of those three X's.
I agree. Bill is a GREAT producer and engineer!
Scarlet Sun
11-16-2010, 12:44 AM
Which songs? He only has a songwriting credit for Witchy Woman. I am not disputing what you are saying, I am just wondering why you are so sure that only Bernie came up with these riffs.
Take It Easy
Witchy Woman
Lyin' Eyes
Already Gone
Tequila Sunrise
Peaceful Easy Feeling
Best Of My Love
In the case of the first two songs, we know that in To The Limit J.D. Souther credited him with coming up with the opening of Take It Easy, and Don talked about the opening of Witchy Woman in the Very Best Of The Eagles booklet. As far as the rest of them go, Bernie played them, and J.D. said that he had a knack for coming up with those hooks, so I would assume they were his unless there was evidence to the contrary. Opening riffs don't have anything to do with songwriting credits, unless you're the organ player for Procol Harum . . .
EaglesFanatic
11-16-2010, 04:19 PM
If I had to choose my favorite ex-eagle, it would have to be Felder. He is so amazing at the solos and I love his style. I think Randy has a very unique sound to his voice. Bernie is very fun to watch on old videos, because he plays the banjo like it's second nature. Overall though, Don is my favorite ex-eagle.
Freypower
11-16-2010, 06:23 PM
Take It Easy
Witchy Woman
Lyin' Eyes
Already Gone
Tequila Sunrise
Peaceful Easy Feeling
Best Of My Love
In the case of the first two songs, we know that in To The Limit J.D. Souther credited him with coming up with the opening of Take It Easy, and Don talked about the opening of Witchy Woman in the Very Best Of The Eagles booklet. As far as the rest of them go, Bernie played them, and J.D. said that he had a knack for coming up with those hooks, so I would assume they were his unless there was evidence to the contrary. Opening riffs don't have anything to do with songwriting credits, unless you're the organ player for Procol Harum . . .
But are we talking about the acoustic or electric riffs? At least for Tequila Sunrise & Lyin' Eyes, which Glenn co-wrote, those songs begin with acoustic strumming before the electric guitar kicks in. The same is true for Best Of My Love and Peaceful Easy Feeling. The truth is I wouldn't know so I would guess you are right.
Scarlet Sun
11-16-2010, 06:36 PM
But are we talking about the acoustic or electric riffs? At least for Tequila Sunrise & Lyin' Eyes, which Glenn co-wrote, those songs begin with acoustic strumming before the electric guitar kicks in. The same is true for Best Of My Love and Peaceful Easy Feeling. The truth is I wouldn't know so I would guess you are right.
the electric riffs
Ive always been a dreamer
11-17-2010, 08:30 PM
The thing is I don’t think there is any concrete evidence for us to positively conclude that it was Bernie who came up with the opening riffs for all of those songs. I’m not saying he did or he didn’t - I'm just saying we don’t know for sure. Just because Bernie played those riffs doesn’t necessarily mean he came up with them. While I agree that everyone is free to assume and believe whatever they wish, to me there isn't enough information available to declare it as fact.
GettheLeadonOut!!
11-17-2010, 09:38 PM
Take It Easy is probably one of Bernie's finest moments, that opening riff is legendary...and don't get me started on the guitar solo, probably one of the most recognizable guitar solos in rock n roll. Sadly, if you asked the common music fan who wrote it they'd tell you it was Joe Walsh :-x
aivliss
03-03-2011, 04:17 PM
Bernie Leadon is my favourite ex.
chaim
02-03-2012, 09:25 AM
But are we talking about the acoustic or electric riffs? At least for Tequila Sunrise & Lyin' Eyes, which Glenn co-wrote, those songs begin with acoustic strumming before the electric guitar kicks in. The same is true for Best Of My Love and Peaceful Easy Feeling. The truth is I wouldn't know so I would guess you are right.
Lyin' Eyes does start with Bernie's brilliant electric guitar theme above Glenn's (and Don Felder's) acoustic strumming. Tequila Sunrise starts with Glenn's acoustic, but Bernie's electric comes in before the first chord chance, unless my memory fails me! (Also another acoustic, by Bernie I suppose, comes in.) In Best Of My Love Bernie's pedal steel comes in during the intro; in pretty much the same way as in Tequila Sunrise. There's also some electric lead work in the Peaceful Easy Feeling intro, but it's not as noticable as the Lyin' Eyes intro. I think these are the bits Scarlet Sun is talking about.
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