Do you like to hear the Eagles play their songs "just like they are on the album"?

[Ive always been a dreamer]

I'm with the majority here. While I don't mind seeing minor re-arrangements, I prefer that the Eagles stick to their current formula. I was giving some thought to this before I started posting, and I thought I too would like to see a bit more spontaneity from the band. But again, not that much. I thought why is it that the band can do virtually the exact same show every night, yet some of us would go to every show if we could afford it? What is it that attracts us to this band? I'm not sure I know the answer, but whatever it is they are doing - it works! So I'm of the notion that if it ain't broke, don't fix it. For example. although I like to listen to the acoustic version of Hotel California on the HFO DVD, I would honestly be very disappointed if I went to a show and they played this version. However, I absolutely adore the HFO version of Peaceful Easy Feeling, and I think they could get by with doing that. I also like the idea of having about 5 songs in reserve where they could alternate one or two songs for each show so that the audience wouldn't know what they would hear each night. I think that would work very well.

[melrose]

One of my favorite things about the Eagles is that they sound just about perfect live. With many bands, they just can't pull off the original sound. It is really disappointing when you go see a band and you realize that they are overdubbing almost everything in the studio. On the other hand, I can see how it can be frustrating going to a concert and feeling like you've put on a "best of" cd. It would be great if they expanded a guitar solo here and there, or changed up a verse a bit, or even just jam out on a song. But when it all boils down, it is more important to be able to recognize a song than alter it. They are satisfying the majority of people (with playing spot on), but I think it would be great to get some free expression during their concerts. I'm not sure my answer is represented in the poll, I'm leaning more towards an expansion of "mix it up a bit". I think they should decide what songs to stay true to and what songs to modify (preferably not some of the major crowd pleasers), and let it be influenced by the experience they are having on stage.

[Brooke]

I'm with the majority here and like the little changes, but not much. Changing or adding a word here and there makes it a little more fun at the live show and personalizes it a bit. But no major changes for me, although I really like the acoustic HC. I'd be really disappointed if I went to a concert and they didn't do it the original way though.

And it's true that the Eagles are so good at sounding perfect. Many other bands just can't do that.

[Koala]

I agree with you Brooke,
I like changes, however, them may not be to great and change the song to much.
here and there a changed word is OK. However, not any more!