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glenneaglesfan
01-22-2006, 08:27 AM
I went in a bookshop yesterday to find a guide to Oman, drifted past the rock music section just on the off chance, and found this book by Laura Jackson, from 2005. I bought it just for the photos, although they are all standard Henry Diltz ones. I've started to read it. This author seems pretty complimentary about Glenn and how it was his energy and inspiration that got the band going. Has anyone else read it?



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Ive always been a dreamer
01-22-2006, 02:16 PM
Nope glennfan - haven't ever heard of it, but I guess I have to add this one to my list of things to get. http://www.ezboard.com/images/emoticons/eek.gif Thanks for the tip!


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sodascouts
01-22-2006, 05:36 PM
I haven't heard of it either - sounds pretty recent! I'll look for it at the bookstore.


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glenneaglesfan
01-22-2006, 05:50 PM
I'll be very happy to share it around when I've finished. As with all books I peeked at the end and it goes right up to October 2005 and the performance at the Glendale arena.


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sodascouts
01-22-2006, 05:56 PM
Good deal, Kate, because after doing some online searching it seems it is not being sold in America! I can only find it on the UK version of Amazon. Weird!


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glenneaglesfan
01-22-2006, 07:45 PM
Well, I'll be reading it in short bursts when I get a little privacy. When I've finished I will circulate it and we can comment on it then.

It's funny, I've been buying a bit from Amazon, and they have recommended 'To The Limit', but not mentioned this one.

I have to add that my hands were almost shaking when I handed it to the cashier, that's the effect those guys (and one in particular) have on me.




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DonFan
01-23-2006, 11:26 AM
Have any of you read "Desperados: The Roots of Country Rock" by John Einarson? It is a very comprehensive book about country rock through the years, including Poco and Don's earlier band, Shiloh, and it has some good background info about the Eagles.

sodascouts
01-23-2006, 02:01 PM
No, I haven't. Sounds like something I might want to check out!


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Z
01-23-2006, 02:38 PM
My nephew tried to get me a copy of the Desperados book at Christmas, but couldn't find it. I'm still on the hunt!

Kate, please add me to the lending library list. I'd love to read Flying High. Thanks!

glenneaglesfan
01-23-2006, 07:27 PM
Sure, when I've finished I'll send it to Nancy for reading and passing on!



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Freypower
01-23-2006, 08:06 PM
I have Desperados if anyone would like me to send it to them to read. I have ordered the Flying High book.

Don't bother with The Long Run by Marc Shapiro and as for To The Limit, my opinions on it are well known.


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sodascouts
01-23-2006, 08:40 PM
Hmmm, I wonder if it would be possible for me to scan these in and put them online for download? how long are they?


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DonFan
01-23-2006, 11:43 PM
"Desperados" is about 275 pages long, but you could scan the chapters or parts of chapters that refer to our guys. That's the main part we are interested in anyway!

I'm still reading mine but you are welcome to it when I am through.

sodascouts
01-23-2006, 11:57 PM
Yeah - the other one might be too long, but Desperados could be workable, it sounds like.


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Freypower
01-30-2006, 01:51 AM
My copy of Flying High arrived and I have started reading it. There are a couple of mistakes and a lot of it is based on old articles, but it is much better written than the Shapiro book which cut and paste the stuff verbatim, almost. The author has caught Glenn's vibrant personality well, and Don's more serious side.


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glenneaglesfan
01-30-2006, 06:56 AM
Yes, I have nearly finished it. I agree with you that a lot has been taken from old articles but I think the author has done some good research and by and large it seems accurate. It's interesting that it is a British produced book. Throughout, she shows a deep admiration for all the guys, and presents even their worst shortcomings in a sympathetic light. Glenn is depicted as the inspiration holding them all together, sacrificing some of his own artistic and musical talent in order to bolster up the others.

(As I am off work today I shall probably manage to finish it, so will post it off to Nancy asap.)


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sodascouts
01-30-2006, 09:44 AM
ooh - thanks Kate! I can't wait! Perhaps I can use some of the quotes for "Quotable Frey."


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glenneaglesfan
01-30-2006, 06:02 PM
It will be in the post tomorrow!


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Freypower
01-30-2006, 06:16 PM
The most glaring error is that she says Glenn sings Nightingale. I found that a bit disconcerting.


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glenneaglesfan
01-31-2006, 06:30 PM
I hadn't noticed that. What surprised me was the complete omission of any reference to the Farewell 1 dvd. The Melbourne concerts feature, and the possible new album. My thinking is that the last chapter was rushed through. However, it ends on an upbeat note, and that works for me!


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sodascouts
01-31-2006, 06:38 PM
Let's hope that Nightingale thing was a careless error!

Maybe the last chapter was written before Farewell 1 came out?


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glenneaglesfan
01-31-2006, 07:04 PM
Well, no, because the concert at Glendale was mentioned. I think she just had a deadline to reach. Perhaps I should send her a copy of F1, she might enjoy it!


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Ive always been a dreamer
01-31-2006, 10:38 PM
LOL Kate - BTW - Kate and Nancy, please add me to the circulation list. I wonder why we can't buy this through Amazon in the U.S.??? :mad:


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glenneaglesfan
02-05-2006, 12:55 PM
Just another thing from the book. The author says that it was Glenn who made the famous vacation comment on Hell Freezes Over, and refers to his 'growly voice'. I always thought it was Don, but I'm not so sure now.


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eaglesfans
02-05-2006, 03:47 PM
Yes, it's Glenn who says, "For the record, we never broke up, we just took a 14 year vacation." on HFO.



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glenneaglesfan
02-05-2006, 03:57 PM
Thanks! I'll listen to it more carefully next time!

I've just noticed, from L&M! Welcome to the board!


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sodascouts
02-14-2006, 01:05 PM
I received this in the mail yesterday and have been reading it - I'm about halfway through. I too like that she portrays Glenn in such a favorable light, giving him his props as band leader. This suspect quote made me chuckle, though: "Frey himself said, 'After months of discontent, Bernie went to the loo during a recording session and that was the last we saw of him.'" I can't see Glenn using the term "loo"! lol


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scully6
02-14-2006, 01:16 PM
I can't see Glenn using the word "loo," either. LOL! Maybe "crapper" would be more up his alley. Oooo - did I just type that out loud?

That "loo" story reminds me of a scene from the movie Rock Star. The manager of this hard rock band is telling lead singer Mark Wahlberg about the time he left his wife. He excused himself at dinner to go to the loo, and he just kept on walking. There - a little off-subject trivia. ;)

glenneaglesfan
02-14-2006, 06:24 PM
I think it was that phrase that first alerted me to the fact that it might be brit based. We do use the word 'loo', but for the life of me I can't imagine Glenn using it!


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Freypower
02-14-2006, 07:23 PM
That was quoted in a British publication and that's why they used 'loo' instead of, presumably, 'john'. I was familiar with the quote.


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sodascouts
02-25-2006, 11:40 AM
I think I found the source of the "loo" comment. Goldmine magazine quoted it as being said by Pete Frame, not Glenn Frey, so it apparently was just a bit of an inaccuracy in attribution somewhere along the line.


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glenneaglesfan
03-18-2006, 07:44 PM
I saw this for sale in WH Smiths today, so I think it's gone mainstream.


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sodascouts
03-18-2006, 07:53 PM
Too bad it hasn't gone mainstream over here! I believe Kay currently has your copy. It's comin' 'round the mountain. ;)


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Ive always been a dreamer
03-20-2006, 01:26 AM
Yes - I have the book. Thanks Kate and Nancy! I've read a good deal of it, and although I don't think I've really learned anything I didn't already know, I think it is an interesting read. Although, there are a few inaccuracies in some of the details, overall, I think the author does a good job of depicting an accurate picture of the group in the early days.


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