Celebration of "Desperado"

[GlennLover]

As I listened to my Desperado CD in the car today, it occurred to me that one of the reasons I love this album is the drama of it, the drama of the narrative... and that's probably why I like the Reprise better than the origin Doolin-Dalton and Desperado songs. That last bit where Don is singing back and forth with Glenn Desperado (Is there gonna be anything left, is there gonna be... anything) You sealed your fate up a long time ago (Ain't it hard when you're all alone in the center ring?) Now there's no time left to borrow (Is there gonna be anything left?) Only stardust.... maybe tomorrow.... Desperado....

LOVE IT.

I love the Reprise too, but I have always especially loved that part of the song!

[Ive always been a dreamer]

I also love the reprise. I always lobbied for it to win in our Desperado Survivor games, but couldn't ever get folks to go along. I love the way that they made it into it's own song, not just a rehash of the two original songs. As I've said before, to me, it is a perfect way to end this album.

[EaglesKiwi]

I also love the reprise. I always lobbied for it to win in our Desperado Survivor games, but couldn't ever get folks to go along. I love the way that they made it into it's own song, not just a rehash of the two original songs. As I've said before, to me, it is a perfect way to end this album.

Hear hear.

[Windeagle]

As I listened to my Desperado CD in the car today, it occurred to me that one of the reasons I love this album is the drama of it, the drama of the narrative... and that's probably why I like the Reprise better than the origin Doolin-Dalton and Desperado songs. That last bit where Don is singing back and forth with Glenn Desperado (Is there gonna be anything left, is there gonna be... anything) You sealed your fate up a long time ago (Ain't it hard when you're all alone in the center ring?) Now there's no time left to borrow (Is there gonna be anything left?) Only stardust.... maybe tomorrow.... Desperado....

LOVE IT.

That's one of my favorite passages in their entire catalog, never mind just this album. It gives me chills every time.

[zeldabjr]

Thanks, Steve! We do this kind of thing for all the album anniversaries.



Zelda - order your copy today! You will love it!

Hi, just got my Desperado CD...have it on...loving it!

Zelda

[sodascouts]

Very appropriate -since this is our last day of Desperado week!

[GlennLover]

Hi, just got my Desperado CD...have it on...loving it!

Zelda

Glad you're loving it, zelda. I had no doubt that it would!

[Ive always been a dreamer]

Well - I didn't forget about this, but I'm just getting around to posting the results of our Deserado album poll. You may be a little surprised at the results, even though I am personally pleased to announce that the Doolin-Dalton/Desperado Reprise has the most points, with Doolin-Dalton trailing in second place, closely followed by Tequila Sunrise. So congratulations to the awesome D-D/Deserado Reprise and here are the rest of the results ...

1. Doolin-Dalton/Desperado Reprise - 75 points
2. Doolin-Dalton - 63 points
3. Tequila Sunrise - 61 points
4. Desperado - 58 points
5. Out of Control - 55 points
6. Outlaw Man - 52 points
7. Bitter Creek - 47 points
8. Certain Kind of Fool - 32 points
9. Saturday Night - 29 points
10. Twenty-One - 23 points

As always, thanks to those who participated and if anyone else wants to post their list, please feel free, and I will update the results.

[whitcap]

Desperado was released 40 years ago today!

[WalshFan88]

Happy Birthday Desperado!

While it is my least favorite Eagles album, I still give props to it and the music.