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Eagles to perform Hotel California in its entirety
I just saw this...they are going to perform Hotel California in its entirety at 2 shows in Vegas in September....I just tried to post a link to the article but it wouldn't work for some reason. I wonder who is going to do Try and Love Again, though...my guess would be Vince, although since Vince has been doing NKIT, what would that leave for Deacon?
I remember reading somewhere that Glenn had wanted to do this to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the album - who would have done TALA then, I wonder? Timothy?
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groupie2686
I just saw this...they are going to perform Hotel California in its entirety at 2 shows in Vegas in September....I just tried to post a link to the article but it wouldn't work for some reason. I wonder who is going to do Try and Love Again, though...my guess would be Vince, although since Vince has been doing NKIT, what would that leave for Deacon?
I remember reading somewhere that Glenn had wanted to do this to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the album - who would have done TALA then, I wonder? Timothy?
The Eagles' site actually has a news item about it:
https://eagles.com/news
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Hi Groupie - how are you ?
Wow, I am surprised with that news. I do not think Tim will do TALA - he said he would never sing any Randy songs. So, I guess that means Vince will sing it. Can you imagine how much those tickets will cost.
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And... it's scheduled for the same weekend as the Standin' on the Corner Festival in Winslow.
Eagles' fans are needing to make a hard decision this morning. :)
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I don't think this all that much of a reach or a surprise. Nearly all of this album has been played for years, TALA being the lone exception. And quite frankly, if Randy isn't there to sing this, I wouldn't be at all interested, no matter who ends up doing the vocals.
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I understand many will not care for this, but I’m really excited to see this. Mainly because of try and love again being played. It would have been nice to see them do this with Glenn but I don’t think anyone in the band could have done that song as well as Vince could now. Besides bringing back Randy to do it of course
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New Kid In Town
Hi Groupie - how are you ?
Wow, I am surprised with that news. I do not think Tim will do TALA - he said he would never sing any Randy songs. So, I guess that means Vince will sing it. Can you imagine how much those tickets will cost.
Did Timothy say why he won't sing them?
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New Kid In Town
Hi Groupie - how are you ?
Wow, I am surprised with that news. I do not think Tim will do TALA - he said he would never sing any Randy songs. So, I guess that means Vince will sing it. Can you imagine how much those tickets will cost.
Hi New Kid, I've been good, how are you?
I remember reading that too, Tim said he wouldn't sing any Randy songs- maybe out of respect for him when he first joined? It would be fair though, if Vince did NKIT as usual, to give Tim a song.
I have no interest in seeing TALA without Randy (or any of this without Glenn for that matter, but I don't want to drag up that debate here).
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And... it's scheduled for the same weekend as the Standin' on the Corner Festival in Winslow.
Eagles' fans are needing to make a hard decision this morning. :)
That is so wrong!
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I'm looking forward to this. I'm glad they've decided to do one more US show.
As with their other concerts I've attended the last year, more than a few tears will be shed all around. It hurts. I know I'm not alone when I say that Frey's death is still unsettled in my mind and heart.
For me personally, when I attend these concerts, in some ways it feels like a tribute for Frey. As Henley said, they're doing these songs in his honor.
It's an outlet for my grief, I suppose. But of course, it's so much more.
There is the oft-cited "soundtrack to my life" played live.
And then there's the talented musicians themselves. I get chills when Henley goes into a song. Sigh.
And seeing how the guys and the audience embrace Deacon almost makes my heart burst.
Then there's a chance to see those talented and fabulous backing members. It's so fun to see how much fun Crago has.
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I understand many will not care for this, but I’m really excited to see this. Mainly because of try and love again being played. It would have been nice to see them do this with Glenn but I don’t think anyone in the band could have done that song as well as Vince could now. Besides bringing back Randy to do it of course
I agree Vince is best suited to sing TALA although it would be interesting to hear Don’s take on it. I guess Steuart will play the guitar solo.
I wonder if Deacon will take over NKIT. I also wonder this being a Vegas show if it will be recorded for DVD release.
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Delilah
I also wonder this being a Vegas show if it will be recorded for DVD release.
This reminds me of the Troubador shows that were supposedly recorded. Anybody know what happened with that?
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I’m drawing a blank - which Troubadour shows? The tribute concert for Glenn?
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I'm sorry, Delilah, I misspoke. I meant the shows at the Forum on the previous tour.
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I would have been so game for this had it been when Glenn was around. Would have been right up my alley.
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If they had done this when Glenn was alive, I would have broken the bank to get there.
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Yeah - I feel the same way. I would have loved to have seen this done in the album's 40th anniversary year with Glenn, but, it was, obviously, not to be. Hard to believe when they take the stage for these two performances only 2 people will be there that were involved in the actual recording of this album.
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Same for me. They should have done it with Glenn. :rolleyes:
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Floor seats in the 11th row are over $907 each after fees. The Lane One packages range from $2,100 each (ticket only in 3rd or 4th row side floor sections) to $7,500 each for front row-center, but includes hotel, some food & drink and transportation extras.
The worst nose bleed seats are $164 plus fees!
If demand supports these kind of prices, this will probably be a precursor to a 2020 Hotel California North American tour! :dizzy:
Even as someone who is not opposed to this incarnation of the band, I can't imagine paying these kind of prices for 2 of the 5 Eagles that were on that album. And you get a cover version of Try and Love Again. Crazy stuff!!
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Nothing but pure greed. IMHO anyone who pays those prices is crazy, especially when there are only two members left who recorded the album.
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Oh my gosh. This LaneOne experience....
https://www.laneone.com/eagles_las_vegas
No one wants any of that stuff. All people care about are the tickets. All of that is just an excuse to jack up the ticket prices, an attempt to drape some clothing over the naked greed. Well, sorry, folks. The fabric is see-through.
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Hey, it was just one show in honour of Glenn. Oh wait...
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longtimeeaglesfan
Floor seats in the 11th row are over $907 each after fees. The Lane One packages range from $2,100 each (ticket only in 3rd or 4th row side floor sections) to $7,500 each for front row-center, but includes hotel, some food & drink and transportation extras.
The worst nose bleed seats are $164 plus fees!
If demand supports these kind of prices, this will probably be a precursor to a 2020 Hotel California North American tour! :dizzy:
Even as someone who is not opposed to this incarnation of the band, I can't imagine paying these kind of prices for 2 of the 5 Eagles that were on that album. And you get a cover version of Try and Love Again. Crazy stuff!!
I checked out the cost of tickets on their website out of curiosity. Crazy prices indeed! While another tour is possible, they may be testing the waters for a Las Vegas residency.
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chaim
Hey, it was just one show in honour of Glenn. Oh wait...
Well, it was at that time...not sure what your point is?
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Delilah
I checked out the cost of tickets on their website out of curiosity. Crazy prices indeed! While another tour is possible, they may be testing the waters for a Las Vegas residency.
Well, it was at that time...not sure what your point is?
Not making a huge statement there. Just remembering how we were once told to stop complaining because it's just one show, but now there seems to be an endless road ahead full of possibilities, like The Lane One packages - whatever they are...
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Some people were getting quite upset...trying to allay their concerns is not the same as saying “stop complaining” (although I can remember that being said to some of us not happy with the KC Honors fiasco). But maybe we’re thinking of different threads or something.
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Above all I'm amazed by how far this is going. At first it was just a healing thing for them or something. At first I didn't think this was just a money thing, but more and more I'm starting to agree with those who have always said that it is.
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The money factor doesn’t surprise me. It’s been that way since HFO. Reviving the idea of playing the entire HC album was unexpected however; I suppose it’s a way to make the concert more of an event for the Vegas crowd/venue and justify the prices. Otherwise why would they bother with it at this point.
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sodascouts
Oh my gosh. This LaneOne experience....
https://www.laneone.com/eagles_las_vegas
No one wants any of that stuff. All people care about are the tickets. All of that is just an excuse to jack up the ticket prices, an attempt to drape some clothing over the naked greed. Well, sorry, folks.
The fabric is see-through.
So true, and I LOVE the bolded line, Soda!
The writing has long been on the wall since Classic East/West for those who have cared to look.
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chaim
Above all I'm amazed by how far this is going. At first it was just a healing thing for them or something. At first I didn't think this was just a money thing, but more and more I'm starting to agree with those who have always said that it is.
I think I'm one who has called it what it is (a shameless $ grab) from day one (or shortly thereafter at the latest), but even I am shocked how long this has been going on and how blatantly obvious it has become.
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I never had any intention on going to this and I just checked out the prices out of idle interest and because I was aware that a few of my Eagles groupies on FB were intending on going. I always considered that the real Eagles charged a little over the odds for the good tickets but I was happy to pay say $625 for a floor seat in the first few rows, some food/drink and a few gimmicks. It was my reward for taking on extra work (or maybe the reason for doing it! lol). And for the ordinary average fan it was doable if they wanted it to be. But these prices really go beyond the reach of the people who have been the loyal bread and butter fans of the past 40 years, the people who saved to see them, the people who organised their holidays around when they would be playing, or the people who had to make choices how to spend their money and they made the Eagles their choice. A HH pointed out on FB, a round trip to see the Vegas show with a front seat package would set a couple back $20,000 by the time flights etc were factored in. That could be someones post tax salary for a year. I also feel that whatever about good seats and a few gift and the usual palaver about crowd free merch and a private bar, a VIP package should not have to include a 5* hotel suite as part of the package. Does that preclude people who live near Vegas or have alternative accomodation from getting front row seats? Looks like it.
Sadly I think this band is going to become a 'corporate' band out of the reach of the majority of the people who have supported it. Rich business people will be the only ones with the means to access the good seats and they will use them to impress others who never hears the names Glenn:heart: Frey or Don Henley in their lives. Or if they had they wont be able to tell the difference.
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The writing has long been on the wall since Classic East/West for those who have cared to look.
You are so right! I am completely dismayed and angry that they are continuing on. :scowl: This isn't the Eagles! And to pay those prices for this sham....I can't believe people will. Like someone said, it will only be for rich people that can afford it. The everyday fan (the ones who made them what they were for years) can stay home and listen to the originals on their recordings. I really believe all they care about now is the almighty $$$$$$$ They are such a disappointment. :sad: :mad:
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Brooke
You are so right! I am completely dismayed and angry that they are continuing on. :scowl: This isn't the Eagles! And to pay those prices for this sham....I can't believe people will. Like someone said, it will only be for rich people that can afford it. The everyday fan (the ones who made them what they were for years) can stay home and listen to the originals on their recordings. I really believe all they care about now is the almighty $$$$$$$ They are such a disappointment. :sad: :mad:
Amen, Brooke!
The more it goes on the more disgusting and icky-feeling it becomes. They have really showed themselves, as if they are putting it out there proudly that they are all about the money. As the old saying goes - "money talks and bull**** walks!". They aren't even making any attempts to cover up this shameless money grab. I think Don Henley probably likes it now because he can run the show without having to cooperate with another person, who more often than not had the last say, even over Don himself (albeit being considered co-leaders). Point blank, it was Glenn's band. There is no real Eagles without him!
The rose-colored glasses have to come off at some point and people have to take it for what it is and stop pretending they are doing it just because they love to perform or that it's ok because Cindy approved it.
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I can't say for a fact what their motivations are, but it's getting harder and harder for me to believe that the MAIN motivation is anything but money. Healing? Maybe it actually helps them heal to see rich people in the best seats, but I'm not sure I believe that.
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To be fair, if Glenn were alive, I would be one of the people trying to buy a "cheap seat."
Then again, if he were alive, would prices be like this?
He wasn't adverse to making money, that's for sure; they were charging a grand for the front row during HOTE. Still... there wasn't this kind of $7000+ package stuff when he was in charge of the store.
I was speculating with GA that I think tickets would probably still be really expensive if he were alive, and we'd still be moaning about it, but they wouldn't be THIS expensive.
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Maybe it actually helps them heal to see rich people in the best seats
lol!
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chaim
Maybe it actually helps them heal to see rich people in the best seats, but I'm not sure I believe that.
LMAO!
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Now that I mentioned the "healing", I started thinking if it's something the band have said themselves or if it came from fans...
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chaim
Now that I mentioned the "healing", I started thinking if it's something the band have said themselves or if it came from fans...
I think both. I know there's definitely been some people on here to use that term. But I also seemingly remember something about Henley saying something similar.
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longtimeeaglesfan
Floor seats in the 11th row are over $907 each after fees. The Lane One packages range from $2,100 each (ticket only in 3rd or 4th row side floor sections) to $7,500 each for front row-center, but includes hotel, some food & drink and transportation extras.
The worst nose bleed seats are $164 plus
Remember when there was little or no difference in seat prices? Dedicated fans of modest means could get front row seats if they were willing to camp overnight in front of the box office.
These prices are well above what you would expect for some charity fund raiser---at least then you could feel good about supporting a worthy cause.
I wonder if they are so far removed from the average Joe that they don't realize that these ticket prices are insultingly unattainable for the majority of their long time fans, many whom are retired at this point. And all the fancy hoo-haws added on just make them more expensive.
To put the prices in perspective, the average household income for Linden, where Henley is from, is less than $26,000 a year. As GA implied, rich folks who hardly know them will be the ones out front. And paying that much money doesn't insure that there won't be sound issues, hoarse singers, or obnoxious drunks seated all around you, either!
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Is this the same Don Henley who made a living off preaching about the evils of money, arrogance and greed; and espousing the glories of Thoreau's steadfast observation of simplicity and humility? If the blatant hypocrisy didn't amuse me so much I'd probably cry.
Charging $7,000 for essentially a greatest hits tour, plus two songs they haven't played in deacdes and another two that fall in and out of the setlist (The Last Resort and TALA, Wasted Time and VOL respectively), featuring 40% of those who featured on it not even playing the same contributions the made (e.g. Henley on drums for any of it, or Joe's keyboards throughout), and only one half of the most famous dual guitar soloists ever. You see the same thing in sports, the offerings completely going over the heads of those who would die for the participants, all because you can make more money out of gormless morons who couldn't care less if they were at a boxing match or an orchestra.