Discussion of Eagles Documentary "History of the Eagles"

[Prettymaid]

Loving all of these reviews! Can't wait to get mine!

And congrats to WW for being awesome at your job!

[HiredHand]

Loving all of these reviews! Can't wait to get mine!

And congrats to WW for being awesome at your job!

My review will be coming tomorrow!!

[VAisForEagleLovers]

Hi all... my first post!

It has some spoilers...

My copy of the 3-DVD set (no Blu-ray with bonus disc available in Europe ) arrived on Monday, and I finished watching it last night.

Some comments in no particular order...

The package is really nice. Classy.

The documentary itself is fantastic. There's as much depth as you could hope to have packed into a couple of DVDs. It's nice that when they discuss a song or an incident, they have the audio or footage to back it up.

Some of the 70s footage is incredible. Just release it all!

High spots for me, that I can remember...

The clip from the Rolling Stones support slots with Bernie, Don AND Joe. I didn't know they'd appeared on stage together prior to Bernie's departure, which was interesting.

The footage from the early days in Aspen is amazing. I never thought I'd see anything from that period. Also the Linda Ronstadt stuff. I'd love to see the whole show.

I like the way disagreements (Felder / everyone, Azoff / Geffen) are out in the open, and not swept under the rug.

I'm also amazed, given that he's executive producer, that Glenn allows himself to be shown in such a bad light. I'm not suggesting Felder is blameless, but I can imagine Frey having fun rubbing people up the wrong way.

Anyway - the BIG highlights for me...

The warmth shown to Bernie and Randy. Nice to see them get the recognition they deserve.

The 1977 bonus disc.. I wasn't prepared for the video and audio to be so good. They're a hell of a band now, but back then, before the 'Vegas' big-band days, they were incredible. I wish I could have seen them.

And finally... Randy.

I've held the man in legendary regard for most of my 40-ish years - he inspired me to play the bass. But despite that, I've never had the opportunity to see him play, or even speak. The DVD puts that to rest. Take it to the Limit rendered me speechless. What a star the guy is.

Welcome, AFN!! Glad you joined us. Thanks for the review, and I look forward to hearing from you again!

[Brooke]

Oooooo, oooo, oooooo! Can't wait to get mine....it's out for delivery to me today! Happy camper here!

Welcome to the Border Arty! Glad to have ya and thanks for your review!

[sodascouts]

Welcome Arty! Thanks for the comments!

[Grey Sadler]

Hi all... my first post!

(snip...)

And finally... Randy.

I've held the man in legendary regard for most of my 40-ish years - he inspired me to play the bass. But despite that, I've never had the opportunity to see him play, or even speak. The DVD puts that to rest. Take it to the Limit rendered me speechless. What a star the guy is.

AMEN, arty!! Just not enough newer footage, IMO...
Welcome to the board!!

[HiredHand]

I've seen alot of quotes from Glenn and Don. Could we get some quotes from Randy and Bernie?

[sodascouts]

About what in particular, HH?

[NYC Fan]

Arty-

Welcome! You will enjoy it here.

Totally agree with you about Randy and Take it to the Limit. I watched that song twice last night, late as it was. Gave me chills, it was so good.

Was thinking about that concert again this morning. Does anyone know if more footage was shot? Would love to someday see more of it.

On a side note, I know at some point that the Capital Center did have an in-house recording system that sent video to (I believe) the boxes. There are two pretty well known unofficial Springsteen videos from Largo in 1978 and 1980 that were recorded through that system. I wonder if they had that in 1977.

[HiredHand]

About what in particular, HH?

Their thoughts on leaving the band.