Eagles Mentions in the Press (2006 - 2017)

[luvthelighthouse]

If a song is going to be on a "best" list... I think I should have at least heard of it!

The ones I have heard of pretty much grate on me... if I hear, "under my umbrella, ella, ella, ella, ella"... one more time... UGH! And the Kelly Clarkson song sounds like she's yelling the whole time!

I appreciate that artists like The Strokes and Green Day have a place on the list... but I wouldn't even say those are their "best" songs!

[EaglesKiwi]

Intelligent lyrics seem to have gone out of fashion.

Gnarls Barkley's Crazy IS good, and the lyrics at least make some sense... but oh my, some of those songs are just :censored:.

Does Rolling Stone really still carry a grudge against the Eagles? STILL??? Or do they just feel a need to show they're still relevant by glorifying today's music at the expense of songs which have stood the test of time?

[Prettymaid]

I think that's probably more like it. They're just trying to move on with the times. I know that when I bought my Eagles t-shirt at Walmart that came with the one year free RS subscription, I didn't know (or care) about half of the artists in the magazine.

[Brooke]

I think so too. They are just trying to stay current. :yuck:

It's got to be a pretty uninteresting job at RS if you're a lover of the good ol' days of classic rock bands.

[Ive always been a dreamer]

I agree with most of you all about this. I appreciate that RS wants to keep up with the current times and think that they should do that. However, having said that, I still believe that they have selected a bunch of crap (although I have to admit that I haven't even heard some of it). If you want to represent current music, then surely they can find something better. If not, then perhaps, the current stuff shouldn't be represented so heavily on their list. I also believe there is something to be said for music standing the test of time - so that should be a factor.

Unfortunately, I don't think RS will ever give the Eagles what I believe is their proper due.

[Freypower]

I thought the last Eagles cover story wasn't bad, to be fair, although a lot of it just rehashed the writer's previous cover story with them.

But I subscribe to RS now & I am amazed how often they stick the really in depth stories deep inside the magazine & put a bit of teenage fluff or 'populist' appeal on the cover. The most recent issue I received had an in depth interview with Paul Simon which was one of the best stories I've read. They also interviewed Steven Tyler & he was the one who made the cover.

They've put Lady Gaga on the cover at least four times in the last few months whereas in their entire career the Eagles only made the cover three times. I should say that they showed a similar neglect of Led Zeppelin. U2 & Bruce Springsteen, however, only have to breathe & they make the cover.

I've taken this off topic now, sorry.

[sodascouts]

They are indeed desperately trying to appeal to the younger market they at one time dominated by including all these recent hits/acts in their list. I get it, but I think it's a lame sell-out. I also think they underestimate the young generation. There's a lot of teens and twenty-somethings who understand the quality of the Eagles music.

[EaglesKiwi]

There IS some very good current stuff out there though that didn't make the list. I would have put CeeLo Green/Bruno Mars/Adele ahead of "Umbrella" which just drives me NUTS with its repetitiveness and lack of musicality. :brickwall:

[Ive always been a dreamer]

I agree EK - there is some much better stuff they could have chosen over some of the stuff that made their list. That's why I dislike these kind of lists so much. While I realize you can't please everyone, it seems that most of the time, they don't even get close to getting it right.

[sodascouts]

There IS some very good current stuff out there though that didn't make the list. I would have put CeeLo Green/Bruno Mars/Adele ahead of "Umbrella" which just drives me NUTS with its repetitiveness and lack of musicality. :brickwall:

Good point. I guess they were trying to include lots of "urban" music.

At least "Hotel California" is still on there.

[AzEaglesFan]

Don't know where else to put this. Today on Iron Chef America they had a chef in the competition and when they were introducing her they said that she was a chef to the Eagles at one point in her career. The announcer said something like "I'm sure that you have heard of them.

[EaglesKiwi]

That would be an interesting - and challenging - job. Wonder whether she traveled with them or if they just relied on hotels/restaurants on tour...

[sodascouts]

Hope she won!

[Annabel]

There is a lady on youtube who says she was once a chef to the eagles. There are several parts (this is one part) but you can learn to make Don's favourite Fillet Mignon. Oh and there is also a dessert he asked her to come up with too.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wqkxc5PPyZ4I

(I've added the video here as it is relative to this story, although it should be on youtube thread really I guess. )

[luvthelighthouse]

OMG, I just watched the video where she says, "this is don henley's bread pudding"... then she tastes it! OMG, I couldn't stop laughing... her face and sounds where more like she was having Don and not bread pudding! I needed that laugh! :rofl:

[Annabel]

Oh yeah, I forgot to mention that bit. :laugh: Glad it hit the funny spot for you.

[sodascouts]

lol! I tried to find the one you were talking about, ltl, but watching the videos was making me too hungry and I'm on a diet!

[Annabel]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xFs01kdeF3I&feature=autoplay&list=SP33184D817E1ABB08&index=10&playnext=2

Here you are Nancy. ;)

[Prettymaid]

WOW! :shock: I'll have what she's having. :shy:

[Annabel]

With or without Don on the side ........... I mean cream. ;-) :lol: :lol:

[tequila girl]

Forget the pudding..........I'll just have Don........with the cream!! ;-) :smitten: :lol:

[sodascouts]

Oh my my!

(Thanks Annabel)

[Annabel]

You're welcome Nancy :lol:

Carole, :applause: :hilarious: :hilarious:

[Judy]

Forget the pudding..........I'll just have Don........with the cream!! ;-) :smitten: :lol:

Thanks for posting Melanie!

Carole, all I can say is I wish I was on here first so I could have said that!

[EaglesKiwi]

Thanks for posting Melanie!

Carole, all I can say is I wish I was on here first so I could have said that!
:hilarious: I know how you feel!

[Freypower]

It's time for the Forbes Richest Rock Stars list:

http://www.undercover.fm/news/15120-bono-brings-in-the-big-bucks

They are 8th with 60 million.

[luvthelighthouse]

I didn't get to watch all of Joe's interview, but I did watch all of Timothy's. He is such a wonderful and grateful guy! I find it very cool that he is still friends with his childhood buddies.

[sodascouts]

It's time for the Forbes Richest Rock Stars list:

http://www.undercover.fm/news/15120-...-the-big-bucks (http://www.undercover.fm/news/15120-bono-brings-in-the-big-bucks)

They are 8th with 60 million.

And they didn't even tour the entire year. Otherwise, I'm sure they'd be much higher.

[WalshFan88]

I don't know where else to put this but here goes. I just picked up the August issue of Guitar World. It's a special edition - 100 Greatest Classic Rock Guitar Songs. Both the Eagles and Joe have made the list a couple times. I HIGHLY recommend this issue for not just guitar players but for everyone as their are details on each song and how they were constructed and how the riff or licks came about and also some commentary from other guitarists on how the song influenced them. Also there is plenty of good reviews on new pedals, guitars, and amps too in this one for those that care! :hilarious:

Hotel California made #6

Funk #49 made #45

Life In The Fast Lane made #48

Rocky Mountain Way made #76

[EaglesKiwi]

That sounds pretty cool... you must be in OGG heaven!

[Koala]

The Eagles’ Their Greatest Hits: 1971-75

http://www.avclub.com/articles/the-eagles-their-greatest-hits-197175,59452/

[luvthelighthouse]

Interesting article. However, I have no clue how anyone could possibly hate the Eagles! The music is too good. :thumbsup:

It is funny how when you read certain things you say to yourself, "it's not an Eagles skull, it's a cow skull... but I guess an Eagles skull would appear more logical"... and another thought, "Take it Easy was not their first No.1 hit, but it's so popular that people believe it was".

At least the author wisened up and came around to the aweness that is the Eagles!

[GlennLover]

I just finished reading this before I signed in here. I got it in a Google alert. Why can't people give it a rest. Their Greatest Hits was the best selling album of the 20th century for good reason, the music is great! It's real tribute to the band that the music has stood the test of time. If numerous people didn't enjoy it, they would have stopped listening to it long ago. Also, there would not have been constant requests for them to "resume" (as Glenn prefers to call it) from 1980 until hell froze over. And look how many copies LROOE sold.

If Jeff Bridges character had not uttered that famous line, would we see so many articles about people "hatin' the f___in' Eagles"?

[sodascouts]

That article was lame. I don't care if he grudgingly admits that the Eagles aren't all that bad; he's still reinforcing stereotype after stereotype with his pseudo-psychoanalytical BS. Why can't it just be about the music?

As for using the opinion of "The Dude" as his point of reference for the entire article, all I can say is this: The people who idolize the Dude even now, over a decade after the release of The Big Lebowski, are mostly pathetic middle-aged men desperately trying to convince themselves and everyone around them that they are counter-culture cool. Sadly, many of these men have found employment as music critics. The less fortunate ones seek out music blogs and comment on them to express their pretentious counter-culture elitist crap.

They would probably also be shocked to know that most women, when hearing a man rhapsodizing about "The Dude," don't think "counter-culture cool." They think "LOSER."

[Henley Honey]

They would probably also be shocked to know that most women, when hearing a man rhapsodizing about "The Dude," don't think "counter-culture cool." They think "LOSER."


I think: "BIG LOSER" with a small package. They try but fail to build themselves up by criticizing others. Pathetic.

[Freypower]

1. 'I hate them because they're rich'. Which successful band isn't rich?
2. 'I hate them because they'll never stop being rich'. What brilliant, analytical repartee.
3. 'Because they're so mellow'. This is a myth, as anyone who ever bothered to listen to the Eagles could tell you in five seconds.
4. 'They WON'. They did what people are supposed to do in America. Didn't they?

I would say that the people who made the comments on Glenn's career only ever heard THIO, SB & YTBBC & never actually listened to the rest of it. The 'Henley is a pretentious douchebag' stuff is also predictable.

I really would like to see articles like this about other certain rock starts who are glorified beyond belief and who are never ever criticised. I don't see why only the Eagles are subject to this sort of stuff.

[luvthelighthouse]

Seems I am of the lone opinion that this article doesn't bug me in the least. Honestly, I don't really care what these authors really have to say. Bottom line is, I enjoy the Eagles and their record sales tell a story of their own... so yes, they certainly did win. :thumbsup:

[Troubadour]

I think Danny Kortchmar summed it up well at the end of the Troubadours documentary. He mentions JT but he's talking about critics in general, and this can certainly be applied to the Eagles:

"People decide who is successful, not Lester Bangs or any of the other critics. Critics had a lot more clout back then than they do now. No-one remembers Lester Bangs but everyone remembers James Taylor. The music always wins. Always."

It is certainly frustrating when the same old criticisms get churned out without thought by journalists, but I doubt the Eagles are bothered by it at all. Az ltl said, look at their record and ticket sales. Ultimately, the fans truly do make or break a band - not the critics.

[EaglesKiwi]

Well put, Troub. The music does indeed always win.

Strange that he mentioned the LROOE tour, but no reference to them producing a new album.

But, overall, I don't really rate the article as worthy of my thinking time.

[TimothyBFan]

Love that Troub!! Very, very true!!

I skimmed the article when it was first posted and said the heck with reading it. Now I'm really glad I did from the looks at what all of you have to say about it. :brickwall:

[Ive always been a dreamer]

That was very well put, Troub and ITA with you.

I also agree that the article was lame, but it was also intended to be rather 'tongue in cheek' IMO so I just kinda giggled. Like Soda said, these guys think they are so clever and cool when they trash successful people. Maybe a little bit :jealous: methinks.

[Brooke]

Yeah, I scanned it and thought it wasn't worth the trouble. As Troub quoted, the music speaks for itself.

[sodascouts]

Well, this might be a bit premature as they're not directly mentioned in the article... but you KNOW our guys gotta get some ink in this book when it comes out!

Linda Ronstadt Writing Memoir (http://www.vintagevinylnews.com/2011/07/linda-ronstadt-writing-memoir.html)

[GlennLover]

Well, this might be a bit premature as they're not directly mentioned in the article... but you KNOW our guys gotta get some ink in this book when it comes out!

Linda Ronstadt Writing Memoir (http://www.vintagevinylnews.com/2011/07/linda-ronstadt-writing-memoir.html)

Looking forward to that! Harold will be interested in it too. He's a fan of Linda.

[TimothyBFan]

Cool---anxious to read it!

[Brooke]

Great! Me too!

[Ive always been a dreamer]

Oh my - this could get REALLY interesting! I'm definitely putting this one on my 'must read' list. :thumbsup:

[Henley Honey]

I'd be fascinated to read about her journey and how she came up in the music business. If she happened to include a few untold, hot, salacious stories, I guess I'd muddle through them too. :wink:

[EaglesKiwi]

I'd be fascinated to read about her journey and how she came up in the music business. If she happened to include a few untold, hot, salacious stories, I guess I'd muddle through them too. :wink:
We all have to suffer in the name of Art and Culture :hilarious:

Should be a really interesting read.

[WalshFan88]

I will put this book on my list for sure.

[Koala]

Here Glenn and Don are briefly mentioned.

Tom Lehman talks, Bob Sansevere listens: Cheating once, as a kid, was 'biggest lesson ever

http://www.twincities.com/sports/ci_18611449?nclick_check=1 (http://www.twincities.com/sports/ci_18611449?nclick_check=1)



If I could trade places for a day with anyone, it would be for sure a rock star of some kind. In the day, I would have said, "Let me trade places with Glenn Frey or Don Henley of the Eagles."

[Ive always been a dreamer]

Well - I don't necessarily want to trade places with Don or Glenn, but I sure would like to share spaces with them. :thumbsup:

[AzEaglesFan]

The Arizona Republic had an article about Winslow with a picture of the corner of Kinsley Ave and Second Street. It said "The tour of Winslow included the Standin' on the Corner Park, a homeage to the Eagles 1973 hit song "Take It Easy" which references the town's intersection of Kinsley Ave and Second St" There is even a web site standinonthecorner.com

[sodascouts]

"Take It Easy" is the best thing that ever happened to that town!

[AzEaglesFan]

I'm surprised that Irving hasn't hit them up for a piece of the wealth.:hilarious:

[sodascouts]

And apparently they somehow know exactly which corner is referred to in the song, since the article claims it is specifically "intersection of Kinsley Ave and Second Street." Did someone see Jackson Browne standing there in 1971? lol

[AzEaglesFan]

I wonder if as many people have their pictures taken there as the intersection where the Beatles had their picture taken crossing the street.

[sodascouts]

Well, maybe not quite as many... Winslow's a little out of the way!

And I just saw this cute mention of the Eagles by Kid Rock, a native of Detroit like Glenn...


On the title track to "Born Free," Rock delivers a gruff, country-rock-tinged vocal that suggests he has spent considerable time listening to Don Henley of the Eagles. Is he a fan?

"Huge fan," Rock replied. "(Eagles member) Glenn Frey was Bob Seger's protege and he's singing background (vocals) on (Seger's 1968 Top 40 hit) 'Ramblin' Gamblin Man.' Glenn attended the same high school as my grandfather."


Source: http://www.signonsandiego.com/news/2011/jul/28/kid-rock-stands-tradition/

[EaglesFanatic]

http://www.superseventies.com/sshenleyfrey.html

[TimothyBFan]

The new Goldmine magazine (Sept 2011) has a Live Albums article that mentions Eagles Live, tho not favorably I'm afraid.


How could anybody even have imagined that an Eagles live album (Eagles Live) would be a good idea?

[Windeagle]

What?! I wore the grooves out on Eagles Live! It was my favorite album for years!

[Scarlet Sun]

http://www.nytimes.com/2011/08/16/arts/music/springsteen-and-others-soon-eligible-to-recover-song-rights.html?_r=1

[Henley Honey]

Very interesting article. Hopefully, it won't be the lawyers who profit from these changes but the artists. It sounds like a battle is brewing.

[Ive always been a dreamer]

How could anybody even have imagined that an Eagles live album (Eagles Live) would be a good idea?

Well I don't know about anybody else, but it was pretty darn easy for me to imagine such a totally excellent idea, Goldmine writer. :wink:

And thanks for that link, SS. I agree that this could get rather interesting.

[sodascouts]

Common sense says the artists should get their rights, but sometimes the law doesn't wind up reflecting common sense!

[EaglesKiwi]

Very interesting read. There must be a lot of artists who have some good music that was popular -but didn't make them the millions the best selling artists eventually got - who could benefit from this.

[sodascouts]

Found this mention that also has an outtake I hadn't seen before from their first photo shoot:

http://www.nationalparkstraveler.com/2011/08/special-photo-exhibit-features-rock-groups-america-and-eagles-joshua-tree-national-park8601

[Troubadour]

Thanks for that, Nancy. I love that picture! Don is so cute. :heart:

[Glennsallnighter]

Earlier I started to Google Glenn :heart: again just to see if there was anything new around on him. I didn't really find anything concrete but I came across this and though it an interesting read.

http://www.creative-music.org/songwriting-nashville-style-rhyming-with-the-eagles/articles-from-the-web/

[sodascouts]

Hmm - very interesting!

[GlennLover]

Too bad he didn't do enough research to find out who actually wrote the songs .

[Freypower]

Too bad he didn't do enough research to find out who actually wrote the songs .

I agree. To say that it's glaring, is understating it. Of the songs listed, the only Henley - Frey compositions are Tequila Sunrise, Desperado & Wasted Time.

[Glennsallnighter]

Found this on a Glenn :heart: Google alert this morning, but as it equally refers to Don I reckoned it was better to post it here. Nice to see a few compliments for our boys :thumbsup:

http://lmtribune.com/sports/article_85aac473-cc89-51d8-a825-5c991f94ea0b.html

[Ive always been a dreamer]

:hmm: The link is not working for me. Is it just me or are others having problems too?

[WalshFan88]

Works ok here! :)

[Ive always been a dreamer]

Thanks - it's working for me too, now - just another temporary computer glitch!

And I'll just say, I definitely agree with this coach's commentary ...



The greatest band of all time, Glenn Frey, Don Henley and crew, the Eagles are as close to perfect as you could possibly be.


:thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

[GlennLover]

Came across this (not sure if it's actually Mentions in the Press) showing that Glenn & Joe are doing a private outdoor concert at an Ernst & Young Strategic Growth Seminar in Palm Springs at 8:00 on Nov 11.

That is the only info about the performance, but for reference here is the link to E&Y's site. You have to scroll down & click on Day 3 to see the concert on the schedule.

http://www.ey.com/US/en/Services/Strategic-Growth-Markets/SGF_Article_Overview_Page_Main

[sodascouts]

Cool! Hmm, maybe this should go in Pre-Show Anticipation - although unfortunately I doubt any of us can attend!

[Freypower]

I would leave it where it is unless you have put private shows in there before.

[Koala]

Cool!
I wish I could also see a private show
sometimes!

[GlennLover]

Cool! Hmm, maybe this should go in Pre-Show Anticipation - although unfortunately I doubt any of us can attend!

Yeah, LOL! I thought of putting it there first, but that's why I didn't. :-(

[Windeagle]

Hey, I'm a CPA! Maybe I should go and call it continuing ed.

:rofl:

As if I could afford it!

[Koala]

Eagles, performing at MGM Grand Garden, outlast peers with timeless sound


http://www.lvrj.com/neon/eagles-performing-at-mgm-grand-garden-outlast-peers-with-timeless-sound-133222378.html

[sodascouts]

Looks like Fong-Torres is now the "Eagles Expert" despite his penchant for stating the obvious. But then again what else should the reader expect from a hack publication like the Las Vegas Review-Journal?

[Brooke]

Took this from Austin's post in the Timothy mentions in the press thread:

http://ultimateclassicrock.com/eagles-quit-40th-anniversary-debut-album/

“I do not think we’ll go on so long. Next year marks the 40-year anniversary of our first album. This could be a good time to … oh well, quit? Or go on tour?”

:shock:

I certainly hope it's the latter! :pray:

[Tori]

Same here, Brooke! A tour would be awesome.

[Koala]

Retro Revival:The Eagles Have Landed

http://my.hsj.org/Schools/Newspaper/tabid/100/view/frontpage/articleid/476571/newspaperid/1388/Retro_Revival_The_Eagles_Have_Landed.aspx

[Freypower]

Leaving aside the usual spelling errors, the last words I would describe Hotel California are; 'gentle ballad'. I agree with a lot of what is said there, but Wasted Time a combination of Hey Jude & Let It Be? No disrespect to it, but I don't think so.

[Koala]

Eagles book takes it not so easy and peaceful
Fascinating story is beautifully packaged.

http://www.mysanantonio.com/entertainment/books/article/Eagles-book-takes-it-not-so-easy-or-peaceful-2389864.php#page-1

[sodascouts]

Thanks, Koala. I want to hear that "Play by Play" Fong-Torres has!

[GlennLover]

Got this in a Google alert. It's an article in the Houston Press Blog speculating who will perform at halftime during next year's Superbowl. It makes my blood boil on more than one account! :mad: (See highlighted sections) :mad:

http://www.google.com/url?sa=X&q=http://blogs.houstonpress.com/artattack/2012/02/future_superbowl_entertainers.php&ct=ga&cad=CAcQARgBIAAoATAAOABAj-rE-QRIAVgBYgVlbi1DQQ&cd=Ou7pdDuR3mc&usg=AFQjCNETFLV6dRTyNDDl-Q1nFLcv36y8tw



The Eagles
This '70s supergroup has all the requisites for a solid/safe halftime option: They have an "outlaw" aura but are now old enough that it's more quaint than dangerous; the band has a reliable number of hits to choose from for a setlist; and they'll do anything for a buck.
I would also accept an appearance by Fleetwood Mac and/or Jackson Browne.
Pros: Unlikely to move around enough to injure themselves, Joe Walsh no longer capable of coherent speech.
Cons: Set might consist of nothing but solo Glenn Frey cuts.
Odds: 10 to 1


Also, Glenn has stated in a relatively recent interview that the Eagles will never play the Superbowl.

[TimothyBFan]

"The set might consist of nothing but Glenn Frey cuts"? Seriously? Since he doesn't sing any in their concerts now, I'd say that's highly unlikely! Jeez I wish before these idiots write this stuff they'd research a bit first. :mad::sigh::censored::enraged:

[EaglesKiwi]

Sounds like just another cheap shot by a writer who is so lacking in talent they have to knock anybody who actually has some.

[whitcap]

I just roll my eyes at articles like that. Nothing but Glenn Frey solo cuts? Obviously this guy has never been to an Eagles concert or seen their setlist. As for the anything for a buck crack, they turned down an offer to play the superbowl a few years ago. Apparently this guy didn't get the memo.

[Freypower]

That comment, sadly, is a reflection on the ignorance of many people in the media. My guess is that even if there was a shred of accuracy in it, the only Glenn Frey tracks the writer has even heard are THIO & YBTTC.

The 'pro' comment about Joe is beneath contempt.

[Tori]

This guy's obviously never been to an Eagles concert. And the comment about Joe is just horrible.

[Victim of Love]

Honestly...I really hate it when reporters don't do their homework before they write their stories. All they have to do is Google!


"The NFL does not pay the halftime show performers an appearance fee, though it covers all expenses for the performers and their entourage of stagehands, family, and friends.[1] (https://eaglesonlinecentral.com/forum/#cite_note-0) According to Nielsen SoundScan (https://eaglesonlinecentral.com/wiki/Nielsen_SoundScan) data, the halftime performers regularly experience significant spikes in weekly album sales and paid digital downloads[2] (https://eaglesonlinecentral.com/forum/#cite_note-1) due to the exposure."

IMHO our guys simply can't see any point in putting forth all the effort required for just 20 minutes of television exposure and some additional sales! Besides which I don't think any of them are zealous football fans!

[Windeagle]

As I was watching the halftime show the other night, I thought about them being offered the spot and cringed. That sort of over the top extravaganza just isn't their style. Good for them to have the guts to say "no, thanks" to the Super Bowl.

[Koala]

:?
Gimme Five: Songs where the Eagles, well sucked

http://somethingelsereviews.com/2012/02/08/gimme-five-songs-where-the-eagles-well-sucked/

[EaglesKiwi]

As I was watching the halftime show the other night, I thought about them being offered the spot and cringed. That sort of over the top extravaganza just isn't their style. Good for them to have the guts to say "no, thanks" to the Super Bowl.
"While peacocks prance and strut upon the stage..."

[Victim of Love]

I love it when I'm minlessly sufing the internet and come across something that references our favorite guys...

http://www.zillow.com/blog/2012-02-02/famous-homes-where-american-music-history-was-made/

[Windeagle]

I love it when I'm minlessly sufing the internet and come across something that references our favorite guys...

http://www.zillow.com/blog/2012-02-02/famous-homes-where-american-music-history-was-made/

Aww, darn. I was hoping it would be a picture of that fabled house on the hill that Henley and Frey shared. Now that would be something to see. :)

Still, I'm putting the Beverly Hills Hotel on my list of stops for my next California trip. We're planning to go once the kids are in college. I've already warned my husband that we'll be taking the Eagles unofficial tour of LA.

[Victim of Love]

Wouldn't we all love to get a look at that fabled canyon house!

[Freypower]

:?
Gimme Five: Songs where the Eagles, well sucked

http://somethingelsereviews.com/2012/02/08/gimme-five-songs-where-the-eagles-well-sucked/

In relation to this; grossly unfair to Pretty Maids All In A Row. Was Joe only supposed to ever do songs like Life's Been Good?

Frail Grasp is 'proof that Henley had completely taken over the band'. Wrong. It mentions Glenn's two leads on their last two 70s albums. This was by choice, not because Henley 'took over' the band. I agree that the song is very typical of some of Henley's solo work. I like it a lot; I know a lot of people here don't; I prefer Henley's Eagles 'moralising' to some of his solo 'moralising'.

As for the 'whorehouse' sax of YBTTC if that's the best the guy can come up with, he is not to be taken seriously.

[Brooke]

We've been talking about visiting the Grand Canyon and my son asked if there was anywhere else we were going to go along the way. He knew about Winslow, Arizona and was just waiting for me to say we would be going through there also. Of course I had been planning that all along! :nod:

[Ive always been a dreamer]

First of all, with regard to that article about the Eagles doing the Super Bowl - I have one word ... LAME! The writer of that article is obviously clueless.


In relation to this; grossly unfair to Pretty Maids All In A Row. Was Joe only supposed to ever do songs like Life's Been Good?

Frail Grasp is 'proof that Henley had completely taken over the band'. Wrong. It mentions Glenn's two leads on their last two 70s albums. This was by choice, not because Henley 'took over' the band. I agree that the song is very typical of some of Henley's solo work. I like it a lot; I know a lot of people here don't; I prefer Henley's Eagles 'moralising' to some of his solo 'moralising'.

As for the 'whorehouse' sax of YBTTC if that's the best the guy can come up with, he is not to be taken seriously.

I couldn't agree more!

And lastly, as far as the house that Don and Glenn shared in Laurel Canyon, Soda, PLS, and I tried to find it when we had our Eagles Day in L.A. back when we went to see Glenn at The Roxy. We couldn't find it because we didn't have the address and there are LOTS of houses on Mulholland Drive. We did locate the townhouse where Glenn's 'Sexy Girl' video was filmed and another house that Glenn once owned in Coldwater Canyon. Then when Soda, Wildthyme, and I went to see Glenn at the House of Blues, we saw them again. We were going to try to search for the Mulholland Drive house again, as well as, the duplex that Glenn shared with JD and Jackson Browne in Echo Park, but we ran out of time. :sad:

Anyway, if any of you are interested in reading about our little Eagles mini tour, you can find it in The Roxy 2008 thread here ...

https://eaglesonlinecentral.com/forum/showthread.php?t=797

[Victim of Love]

There are a lot more houses along Mulholland these days than were there back then. Does anybody know who actually OWNED it?

[thelongrun]

I just found this great News ;)

http://gaxed.com/pic/denp8nb


NOTE If this post should be on other thread, please - sorry:angel:

[TimothyBFan]

:hilarious: How'd you find that TLR?

[thelongrun]

:hilarious: How'd you find that TLR?

It's right there TBF, the Site http://gaxed.com ;)

[thelongrun]

I was kind of selfish, this is better ;)

[thelongrun]

This may do the News also, some Protesters stoping traffic and stuff...

[TimothyBFan]

Too funny TLR!!! Love these!! I made a Hollywood sign with my name on it!! :thumbsup:

[lizzyplays]

I managed to involve Batman in my Eagles shenanigans. :thumbsup: :laugh:

[sodascouts]

The Eagles receive honorary degrees from Berklee College of Music, where Timothy's son attends:

http://www.vintagevinylnews.com/2012/03/berklee-college-of-music-to-bestow.html

[Freypower]

Congratulations to them!

[Glennsallnighter]

Congratulations from me too Eagles!

[Windeagle]

Hmm, does that mean they'll be in Boston on May 12? I may have to stake out the Agganis Arena.

Even better, my former boyfriend is a Berklee grad and worked at the school for a number of years after. I wonder if he can get me in.

[Brooke]

Good for them! :applause:

[zeldabjr]

my congratulations to the boys:applause::applause:

[Victim of Love]

Kudos to our boy wonders! They so deserve this! I jumped over to the Berklee website to see if there was any more...basically the same article. However, they make it clear that the two-day event is NOT open to the public. Bummer!

[lizzyplays]

Congrats to our Eagles!! :thumbsup::bow::blueblob::yay:

[Topkat]

I think I once heard that Timothy established a scholarship there for a deserving bass player.

[sodascouts]

You remember correctly!

https://www.eaglesonlinecentral.com/forum/showpost.php?p=135609&postcount=119

[EaglesKiwi]

Congratulations to the guys, and I agree it's very well deserved!

[sodascouts]

When someone has as powerful an influence on music as the Eagles have, they definitely deserve accolade and honors.

However, I've never understood the concept of an honorary degree. What's their degree in? Being awesome?

It seems a lot of schools with famous former students are eager to give them "honorary degrees" to bring attention to the school more so than the recipient.

In this case, though, none of the Eagles even went to this school, but Berklee still wants to give them "honorary degrees"! Is it really that meaningful to be granted a fake degree from a school you didn't even go to?

But hey, it's cool anytime the Eagles are recognized.

[GlennLover]

Congratulations Glenn, Joe, Timothy & Don!!!! :thumbsup:

[Freypower]

When someone has as powerful an influence on music as the Eagles have, they definitely deserve accolade and honors.

However, I've never understood the concept of an honorary degree. What's their degree in? Being awesome?

It seems a lot of schools with famous former students are eager to give them "honorary degrees" to bring attention to the school more so than the recipient.

In this case, though, none of the Eagles even went to this school, but Berklee still wants to give them "honorary degrees"! Is it really that meaningful to be granted a fake degree from a school you didn't even go to?

But hey, it's cool anytime the Eagles are recognized.


It happens all the time. Mark Knopfler did not attend the University of Sunderland but he has an honorary doctorate of music from there. I think that shamed the University of Newcastle into giving him one too (he actually went to Leeds), subsequently. Eric Clapton I think has one from the University of Surrey because he happens to live in Surrey.

[Topkat]

I really don't get this "honorary degree" either??? I do think it is more about getting attention for the school.

I guess it's an honor. Sure wish I could get a few degrees from schools I never attended....I mean why waste all that time going to class?? Oh and they give doctorates...Pretty impressive on your resume!

Soda, you're always so on the case.. Yes, that was the article I read about the scholarship that Timothy established. I can get that because his son goes there & that was very nice of him.

[lizzyplays]

I found this article (it appears to be recent). It lists the top 10 best 'driving' songs (in a recent British study) and our boys made in it at #10 with "Take It Easy". Obviously, I think we all agree they should have ranked higher. :-) Maybe it would be a different outcome if it was an American study. Oh well...

http://top40.about.com/od/top10lists/tp/drivingsongs.htm

[lizzyplays]

Upon further searching, I've discovered an endless list of 'top driving songs' and all of them are different. So far, this is the only one that the Eagles are in, so the rest don't count, right?

[Freypower]

Willie will be happy with #3 in the list you linked to. But much as I adore Stuck In The Middle With You, I have never thought of it as a 'driving' song. As for Mexican Radio, it's a classic.

[TimothyBFan]

Yup---pretty fond of #3!! I agree that a couple of those don't seem to be driving songs like Stuck In The Middle With You or Layla. I always think of driving songs as being ones that really get the speed up there and can get you in trouble. :hilarious:

[VAisForEagleLovers]

Ah-ha! I did a search, MF, on Top Billing and it was the first in the results list! Enjoy, everyone...

http://www.topbilling.com/articles/The-Eagles-on-Top-Billing--.html?articleID=1162

[Henley Honey]

On top of it as usual, VA! Thanks!

And Don is clean shaven. :inlove:

[GlennLover]

Ah-ha! I did a search, MF, on Top Billing and it was the first in the results list! Enjoy, everyone...

http://www.topbilling.com/articles/The-Eagles-on-Top-Billing--.html?articleID=1162

Has anyone tried to download this clip? I tried through SaveVideo & got thie message "Could not find any download links or site not supported :-(".

[Koala]

Cool! Thanks VA!

[VAisForEagleLovers]

Thanks fr finding this, VA & for telling us about it Mrs F!

Has anyone tried to download this clip? I tried through SaveVideo & got thie message "Could not find any download links or site not supported :-(".

I will try more later today, but here's the imbedded YouTube link:
http://www.youtube.com/v/ToQpZYSa8sw

[GlennLover]

Thanks, VA! It worked that time! Glenn & Don are really looking good! I hope we get to see something of Timothy & Joe too!

[Troubadour]

Sigh! Thanks so much for finding that clip, VA. "Sounding better than they look." LOL. I think most of us would beg to differ! :heart:

[GlennLover]

Sigh! Thanks so much for finding that clip, VA. "Sounding better than they look." LOL. I think most of us would beg to differ! :heart:

Right on, Troub! :thumbsup: :drool:

[VAisForEagleLovers]

An organization for Business Insurance has a blog, apparently, and sometime in the last four days, they put out a blog on 10 Rock Stars Who Are Brilliant Business People. Our boys are named first, although it's not completely complimentary.

http://www.businessinsurance.org/10-rock-stars-who-are-brilliant-businesspeople/

[Victim of Love]

Maybe not the most flattering but I don't see anything untrue...except the last comment about the economy impacting their gate. I can't recall a single show I've been to that wasn't a sell-out. And I'm impressed that they get first mention.

[Topkat]

I don't really agree with that article. Where is KISS on this list? They are the biggest money makers & brand marketers of all. I also think that much of the money is made by smart managers, and that they are not really all that "brilliant" and I am sure that most of these "stars" have good management behind them. I don't necessarily think that all these "business deals" are done by these stars, but by their management teams. The trick is to get the right people behind you.
I mean even idiots like Kim Kardashian can become millionaires, and the biggest joke of it all is that she has no talent whatsoever!

[Brooke]

Lol! Glenn and Don were pretty funny!

You know, when I first glimpsed the pictures before finding the clip I thought, oh no, Joe cut his hair! Then I realized it was an old pic from HFO! Thank God! :fear:

You would have thought they would have used at least pics from Farewell I rather than going back that far!

[Henley Honey]

I wonder how many on the list have Irving Azoff as a manager?

[Freypower]

On that list as far as I know Irving only manages the Eagles.

I thought the inclusion of Arcade Fire was dubious to say the least. I've never even heard one of their songs.

As for Kiss I query whether they are 'the biggest money makers' in 2012.

[Freypower]

So the Eagles perform at Cape Town stadium... TONIGHT. Sigh. How I wish I could bring you first hand news of this concert, but sadly it is not to be.

However, I have asked a Facebook friend to take notes of the setlist. She said she will try, but can't promise anything, because she has trouble remembering the titles, hahaha. Anyway, I did try!

I heard a wonderful interview with Joe a couple of days ago from one of our local radio stations, Kfm. I missed it, but was able to listen to it on Facebook. The concert promoter, Big Concerts, posted the interview. He sounded so excited about coming here, and said that all the guys felt that way.

Glenn :heart: and Don were also interviewed for a local magazine programme, "Top Billing", which was broadcast last Tuesday, and repeated last Sunday (when I was able to catch it). Both guys were in great spirits, relaxed, laughing and joking and clearly excited to be visiting South Africa. They plan to do some of the usual things while they're here, such as viewing wildlife. That came from Don.

It was also exciting for me to see the posters of them on street poles when I went cycling over the weekend. I couldn't help breaking into a broad smile as I passed the posters. :grin:

I'm wearing my LROOE tour T-shirt today to pay tribute to the boys, even though I can't be at the concert. Of course, I'm gearing up for my own show tonight, supporting my friend James in his "Elvis" production at the Roxy Revue Bar, GrandWest Casino, Goodwood, Cape Town. Tonight is our opening night, and we'll be performing four nights a week for ten weeks. I'll hold the Eagles in my heart throughout my performance tonight. :heart:

I had this fantasy that I would bump into one or more of the boys (particularly Glenn :heart:) on the casino grounds on one of the nights we were rehearsing at the Roxy (four times last week, Monday and last night this week), but sadly that didn't happen. Problem is, we were rehearsing, and didn't really make ourselves visible. Perhaps they did visit the casino grounds, who knows...

I didn't hear anything about what they planned to do. The clip posted was very short.

In relation to what Glenn said about the setlist.... it will probably be the exact same setlist that they have been doing for the past year. I had hoped with Glenn's new found enthusiasm for his singing he might increase his quota, but I don't think that will happen.

However, they did seem in a good mood & comfortable with each other.

[Topkat]

On that list as far as I know Irving only manages the Eagles.

I thought the inclusion of Arcade Fire was dubious to say the least. I've never even heard one of their songs.

As for Kiss I query whether they are 'the biggest money makers' in 2012.

It doesn't say this is for 2012. I doubt that the Grateful Dead or Bob Dylan are the biggest money makers in 2012. Kiss still make tons of money, I'm sure way more than Arcade Fire, who I have never even heard of.

As for Irving, I do know that he manages several huge people. I think he managers Taylor Swift, and you can see where she's also making tons of money. He is also managing the winner of XFactor Melanie Amaero, who won $5 Million dollars cash & the recording contract.

As far as I see there are plenty of people worth more than Jack Black. What about JLO? She's another one who has tons of endorsement deals & is worth millions. This list is another reason you can't believe everything you read.

I would believe the Forbes list over this article.

[Freypower]

At the risk of being pedantic the article was not about who has made the most money but who has made the shrewdest business decisions.

I said that ON THAT LIST, as far as I am aware, Irving only manages the Eagles. I know he manages other artists too.

[VAisForEagleLovers]

And they weren't kidding when they said they watch him. Watching them watch Joe in Vegas was almost as entertaining as watching Joe.

[VAisForEagleLovers]

Yes, even those who've made more money over the years (it seemed like it wasn't just one year), whoever made this list may think they could have made more. The Eagles took and take a lot of criticism for keeping their eyes on the $$, so it's nice to see someone think something positive about it. Especially as they were and are motivated by more than $$.

[sodascouts]

I cracked up when Don deadpanned "We have him followed." :hilarious:

[lizzyplays]

I cracked up when Don deadpanned "We have him followed." :hilarious:

Hehe Me too!

[lizzyplays]

The article reads (to me) that it's just "10 rock stars" who are brilliant businesspeople. It never states that it's the top 10, or the best 10, or the 10 who made the most. Seems to be just 10 that came to the minds of the particular writer(s), who without question, are indeed brilliant businesspeople.

That being said, it was an interesting article and thanks for posting it, VA!!

[Ive always been a dreamer]

Thanks VA for posting that video clip of Glenn and Don. They look great and appear to be in very good spirits. :applause:

[lizzyplays]

I don't know if anyone has posted this yet, but I found this just now:

http://pdfcast.org/download/sunday-times-henley-interview.pdf

[VAisForEagleLovers]

What a cute article. I liked hearing that Don's son is a good drummer and his daughter has a good voice. I laughed to read that at Don's and Glenn's houses it's 'do as I say, not as I did'.

Thanks, Lizzy!

[EaglesKiwi]

What a cute article. I liked hearing that Don's son is a good drummer and his daughter has a good voice. I laughed to read that at Don's and Glenn's houses it's 'do as I say, not as I did'.

Thanks, Lizzy!
Very cool. Yeah, I laughed at the "do as I say, no as I did" bit, too. I've often wondered how they cope with having teenagers when they know ALL the stuff they could possibly come up with.

[Ive always been a dreamer]

Thanks for posting the link to that interview, Lizzy. I loved that Don talked a little about his 'normal' family life. He oftens times shys away from discussing his kids, but maybe as they are getting older, he is more comfortable with it. Good to see the kids are inheriting some of their Dad's 'talent' genes. :wink:

[sodascouts]

They've probably reached the age where they think it's really cool to be mentioned in an interview! I know I would sure be thrilled if my dad told the world I was a good singer/drummer/etc.

[VAisForEagleLovers]

I know this has already been mentioned before, but this link has a peculiar last sentence. If this has been posted before, I missed it.

"Also with band A&E cameras will capture the Eagles at home, in rehearsals and backstage for a six episode reality show. “Eagles: Bird’s Eye View” will follow the band as it prepares for upcoming concerts in Las Vegas and Atlanta."

I looked, this was posted five days ago and not on April Fool's Day. I have a hard time believing it's true, but thought I'd post it and let everyone else weigh in.

http://us103.com/the-eagles-become-doctors/

[zeldabjr]

Hi VK, what sentence are you referring to?

[TimothyBFan]

"Also with band A&E cameras will capture the Eagles at home, in rehearsals and backstage for a six episode reality show. “Eagles: Bird’s Eye View” will follow the band as it prepares for upcoming concerts in Las Vegas and Atlanta."


:woah: :pray::pray::pray::pray::pray:

[Victim of Love]

Zelda, I think it refers to the caption under the photo in the link. I have to say I hadn't heard anything about and A&E 'reality' series about the band. That isn't to say I wouldn't love to see one...but I have a difficult time believing they would allow film crews into their homes. They all tend to guard their private lives very carefully. But the possibility is certainly interesting!

[VAisForEagleLovers]

I sent them an email and asked if they were serious.

[sodascouts]

Nah, that's an April Fool's Joke posted by the Fast Lane fansite on their blog. The sad thing is this "news" site doesn't even know it, and would probably reply back to you that it came up in their alerts or something to that effect. Indeed, I suggest YOU inform THEM that it's a joke.

That's why I stopped posting April Fool's jokes on my site blogs. I used to. It seemed harmless enough; post the joke, then tell everyone you're kidding, just like I do on the message board. However, I learned the hard way how that can backfire.

You see, thanks to Google Alerts which crawls blogs, these joke stories get thrown into the pool, and people who've simply entered "Don Henley", "Glenn Frey," etc. into their Google alerts will now receive those joke stories in their emails right along with the legitimate news.

With another site regurgitating the "news" without any investigation or citation on their part, more people will start to believe it and then there's a false impression out there that can't be erased. Even if the Fast Lane were to contact this news source and inform them it's a joke, the false information is already "out there."

I don't blame the Fast Lane; I did this myself before I realized the problems it could cause. It's unfortunate, but live and learn.

[VAisForEagleLovers]

Nah, that's an April Fool's Joke posted by the Fast Lane fansite on their blog. The sad thing is this "news" site doesn't even know it, and would probably reply back to you that it came up in their alerts or something to that effect. Indeed, I suggest YOU inform THEM that it's a joke.

That's why I stopped posting April Fool's jokes on my site blogs. I used to. It seemed harmless enough; post the joke, then tell everyone you're kidding, just like I do on the message board. However, I learned the hard way how that can backfire.

You see, thanks to Google Alerts which crawls blogs, these joke stories get thrown into the pool, and people who've simply entered "Don Henley", "Glenn Frey," etc. into their Google alerts will now receive those joke stories in their emails right along with the legitimate news.

With another site regurgitating the "news" without any investigation or citation on their part, more people will start to believe it and then there's a false impression out there that can't be erased. Even if the Fast Lane were to contact this news source and inform them it's a joke, the false information is already "out there."

I don't blame the Fast Lane; I did this myself before I realized the problems it could cause. It's unfortunate, but live and learn.

It's been a long time since I've been out to Fastlane, so I missed this. Just as well since you got me with the Stevie Nicks thing even when I was looking for it! :doh:Twice in one day would have been more than I could handle! But in the email to the site, I did ask if this was an April Fool's joke, because not even on a bet would our guys allow this.

[sodascouts]

I'm interested to see what they say, because I'm betting they don't know it's an April Fool's joke!

[VAisForEagleLovers]

The form reply was that someone would get back to me in 48 hours.

[TimothyBFan]

Well that's unfortunate!!!!:sigh:

[Victim of Love]

After seeing someone mention they had heard a rumor that A&E or the Biography Channel was going to be following the guys around in preparation for Vegas/Atlanta/NO, I sent a couple of emails off to inquire. Today I received a response back advising that it is, indeed, "just a rumor" that an Eagles Bio was forthcoming and that "nothing is in the works at this time".

While I'm hugely disappointed I am also not surprised. I can't imagine them being comfortable with film crews shadowing their every move, especially at home. HOWEVER, if we undertake a campaign to submit email suggestions to the Biography Channel, maybe they'll look into the possibility of undertaking such a project.

I plan to continue to monitor their websites and will post any additional information I find.

[Freypower]

I feel I should point out that the story was an April Fools' joke on another fansite.

https://www.eaglesonlinecentral.com/forum/showthread.php?t=225&page=92

This was made clear by Soda when this was first mentioned. See her post in the link I have supplied.

[Victim of Love]

OOPS! Guess I missed the explanation. On the other hand, I still think if enough of us inquire/request to the Bio Channel, they may actually listen!

[EaglesKiwi]

Are there actually any decent documentaries on them that are available for purchase?

[Victim of Love]

Nothing that I've been able to find. I think BioChannel could do an excellent job of putting one together...and they DO sell copies after the original has aired.

[Freypower]

Don't forget they are in the process of making a two DVD History of the Eagles themselves.

[EaglesKiwi]

Don't forget they are in the process of making a two DVD History of the Eagles themselves.
Thanks for reminding me! I really, really hope so (and that we get it SOON). :yay:

[GlennLover]

I know that Timothy's name is in the headline of this article but I am posting it here because Glenn is also written about.

http://www.classichitsandoldies.com/v2/2012/05/10/the-eagles-timothy-b-schmit-talks-upcoming-documentary-prepares-for-solo-tour/


Timothy said all of the Eagles including members that used to be in the band have been interviewed for the DVD!!!!

[Victim of Love]

I know what better be in MY Christmas stocking (or in my hands sooner if that's the case)! And from the sound of Glenn's comment in Billboard, we can look forward to a different set list the next time we see them! How exciting is all of this???!!!

[GlennLover]

I know what better be in MY Christmas stocking (or in my hands sooner if that's the case)! And from the sound of Glenn's comment in Billboard, we can look forward to a different set list the next time we see them! How exciting is all of this???!!!

Freakin' Fabulous!!!:partytime:

[Brooke]

I know I can't wait! :yay:

[whitcap]

I know that Timothy's name is in the headline of this article but I am posting it here because Glenn is also written about.

http://www.classichitsandoldies.com/v2/2012/05/10/the-eagles-timothy-b-schmit-talks-upcoming-documentary-prepares-for-solo-tour/


Timothy said all of the Eagles including members that used to be in the band have been interviewed for the DVD!!!!

:yay: I'm glad the former members were interviewed. I can't wait for this DVD! :partytime:

[Henley Honey]

I know what better be in MY Christmas stocking (or in my hands sooner if that's the case)! And from the sound of Glenn's comment in Billboard, we can look forward to a different set list the next time we see them! How exciting is all of this???!!!


Wonder if they mean to start the new set list for the November in Vegas or not. :headscratch:

[Topkat]

Wonder if they mean to start the new set list for the November in Vegas or not. :headscratch:

I doubt they will have the new set list for this show in Vegas. That is probably their last show for the year & then next year we will get all the new stuff. I doubt they would crack out a new set for just 1 show, but looks like there is a lot to look forward to in Eagles land!!! Can't wait for that DVD!!!

[zeldabjr]

will definitely be a Merry Christmas/Happy Hanukkah for all us Eagle addicts...can't wait!!:inlove:

[GlennLover]

Glenn has stated that they have found old pictures & video which the didn't know the had! Can't wait to see that. I was afraid that there would't be anything that was new to us dedicated fans! :rockguitar:

[Shadowland07]

I just got my Rolling Stone magazine in the mail and there's a section where they interviewed Glenn and he talks about the DVD coming out in Christmas and he said in the interview that they found a Super 8 of them on the road in 1974 at the Take It Easy Ranch in Callaway, Maryland.

[Shadowland07]

I know that Timothy's name is in the headline of this article but I am posting it here because Glenn is also written about.

http://www.classichitsandoldies.com/v2/2012/05/10/the-eagles-timothy-b-schmit-talks-upcoming-documentary-prepares-for-solo-tour/


Timothy said all of the Eagles including members that used to be in the band have been interviewed for the DVD!!!!


Does that mean Felder was interviewd too? If so it's gonna be interesting to see what all is said about Long Night at Wrong Beach and his firing.

[Freypower]

Does that mean Felder was interviewd too? If so it's gonna be interesting to see what all is said about Long Night at Wrong Beach and his firing.

If Felder has any sense at all, if he mentions that it will be only the bare minimum. Otherwise he may find his scenes 'deleted'

[Shadowland07]

If Felder has any sense at all, if he mentions that it will be only the bare minimum. Otherwise he may find his scenes 'deleted'


But the DVD is about the history of the Eagles and the Long Beach incident is a big part of why they split so I would hope they talk about it. As for the firing of Felder I think it'd be a chance for them to clear things up about what happened and for us (the fans) to hear the other side as we've already read Felder's book.

On another note, I started thinking that if all 7 members are being interviewed and talks of the setlist changing for next year and whatnot, wouldn't it be awesome of Bernie and Randy were invited to go on tour with them and play their part in The History of the Eagles? Idk about Felder but if they could all patch things up it'd be a miracle.

[lizzyplays]

Wow... all this excitement today while I was at work!!! What an amazing xmas present for all of us!! I sure hope that Felder was included in the interviews. I for one will ALWAYS hope that one day he can play with them again. Now THAT would be the best xmas present ever for me! And for Bernie and Randy to play along with them again... icing on the cake.

[GlennLover]

Does that mean Felder was interviewd too? If so it's gonna be interesting to see what all is said about Long Night at Wrong Beach and his firing.

This is what he said & he said "everybody" so I would have to assume that they included Felder.

"Schmit adds, “We’ve all been interviewed, and…everybody who used to be in the band has been interviewed, [as well as] people who have surrounded us on different levels, like the guy who used to do the artwork for the album covers and a photographer we’ve known for years.”

[GlennLover]

But the DVD is about the history of the Eagles and the Long Beach incident is a big part of why they split so I would hope they talk about it. As for the firing of Felder I think it'd be a chance for them to clear things up about what happened and for us (the fans) to hear the other side as we've already read Felder's book.

In Niagara Falls last summer when Glenn announced that the Eagles were making this DVD he basically said that it would give them a chance to clear up some rumors & set the record straight. From his intonation when he said this I suspect that he meant the Felder scenario in particular.

They have hired an academy award winning documentary producer for the project (Glenn's idea), so I am sure that any sensitive topics will be tactfully & professionally presented.

[EaglesKiwi]

I think Long Beach was the straw that broke the camel's back - most of the damage had been done before then.

I am really, really looking forward to this. :band:

[Windeagle]

Tomorrow is the Berklee graduation ceremony and tonight should be the concert for the honorees. I'll keep an eye on the Boston news stations to see if anything comes up.

[TimothyBFan]

I will simply say, I cannot wait for whatever they put out!!!

[SteveJoburg]

This really does sound like an exciting project... Let's hold thumbs that it does come out for Christmas... What a way to end the year!

[Brooke]

Can't wait!

On Felder, I really can't see him playing with the band after suing them and all. Just can't see that mountain hurdled. I really don't expect Randy and Bernie to play with them either. They all might get their interviews, but as far as them all playing together.....ain't gonna happen. jmo

[Topkat]

In Niagara Falls last summer when Glenn announced that the Eagles were making this DVD he basically said that it would give them a chance to clear up some rumors & set the record straight. From his intonation when he said this I suspect that he meant the Felder scenario in particular.

They have hired an academy award winning documentary producer for the project (Glenn's idea), so I am sure that any sensitive topics will be tactfully & professionally presented.

I really doubt they are going to get into the firing of Don Felder or the lawsuiit. If they do, it will be very brief. I can't see them putting all that out there. To be honest, I'm not sure I really want to hear about it

[GlennLover]

yES, I THINK THAT IT WOULD BE VERY BRIEF TOO.

[Shadowland07]

whoa alright calm down my peeps twas just an idea

[sodascouts]

I think GL just accidentally had her caps lock on!

[GlennLover]

I think GL just accidentally had her caps lock on!

Yes, sorry. It was 2:30 in the morning when I posted that. I was half asleep.

[Shadowland07]

lol no biggie

[Glennhoney]

Cannot wait for this DVD set...how exciting...:faint:

[rachaelhart]

:headbang:The Latin American version of the channel airs the same programming and has the same logo from the U.S. version. It is controlled by Time Warner's HBO Latin America Groupunder the license of A&E Networks.

[GlennLover]

Just got this in a Google alert. On June 18, In The Studio with Redbeard will be airing a segment about the Eagles 40th anniversary in the "The stories behind history's greatest rock bands" series, on which Glenn & Randy will be guests! Below is the link to a preview clip of the show:

http://www.inthestudio.net/previews/eagles-40th-anniversary-wglenn-frey-randy-meisner-6-18/

Could be interesting. At least we will be hearing some thing new from Randy.

[Windeagle]

Just got this in a Google alert. On June 18, In The Studio with Redbeard will be airing a segment about the Eagles 40th anniversary in the "The stories behind history's greatest rock bands" series, on which Glenn & Randy will be guests! Below is the link to a preview clip of the show:

http://www.inthestudio.net/previews/eagles-40th-anniversary-wglenn-frey-randy-meisner-6-18/

Could be interesting. At least we will be hearing some thing new from Randy.

How cool is that?! Just listening to the promo has me all excited!

[GlennLover]

Me too!!!

[Tori]

Sounds exciting! Can't wait to hear from Randy.

[Topkat]

Eagles are listed in Classic Rocks UGLY BAND BREAKUPS, but that's all OVER NOW

http://ultimateclassicrock.com/ugly-band-breakups-the-eagles/

[sodascouts]

Just got this in a Google alert. On June 18, In The Studio with Redbeard will be airing a segment about the Eagles 40th anniversary in the "The stories behind history's greatest rock bands" series, on which Glenn & Randy will be guests! Below is the link to a preview clip of the show:

http://www.inthestudio.net/previews/eagles-40th-anniversary-wglenn-frey-randy-meisner-6-18/

Could be interesting. At least we will be hearing some thing new from Randy.

This sounds fabulous! I won't be around to hear it (going to the UK) - please someone record it!

[GlennLover]

This sounds fabulous! I won't be around to hear it (going to the UK) - please someone record it!

I'm certainly going to try!

[zeldabjr]

what is this In the Studio with Redbeard...a radio show? or what?

[GlennLover]

what is this In the Studio with Redbeard...a radio show? or what?

Sorry, zelda. Yes, it is a radio show.

[whitcap]

Just got this in a Google alert. On June 18, In The Studio with Redbeard will be airing a segment about the Eagles 40th anniversary in the "The stories behind history's greatest rock bands" series, on which Glenn & Randy will be guests! Below is the link to a preview clip of the show:

http://www.inthestudio.net/previews/eagles-40th-anniversary-wglenn-frey-randy-meisner-6-18/

Could be interesting. At least we will be hearing some thing new from Randy.

Unfortunately, this interview isn't new. I've heard it before. Its from a few years ago. Its an interview about the first album. June 18 will be the 40th anniversary of the first album's release. If you haven't heard it yet though its worth a listen.

[VAisForEagleLovers]

Unfortunately, this interview isn't new. I've heard it before. Its from a few years ago. Its an interview about the first album. June 18 will be the 40th anniversary of the first album's release. If you haven't heard it yet though its worth a listen.

Thank you for the clarification, WC. I wondered if it was an old interview they were hyping to be new or even if there was some new stuff added. The teaser in the link is certainly voices from some time ago. Glenn's voice is a lot smoother now. IMO.

[VAisForEagleLovers]

Can't wait until these interviews are available online. Wonder how long that will take? The interview with Don and Glenn that's referenced in the article has always been interesting to me because my Pirates beat those four 20-game winners from the Orioles in 1971 to win the World Series.

http://www.washingtonpost.com/entertainment/music/music-mogul-gives-library-of-congress-200-audio-interviews-with-paul-mccartney-other-artists/2012/06/18/gJQARWIVlV_story.html

[Windeagle]

Just got this in a Google alert. On June 18, In The Studio with Redbeard will be airing a segment about the Eagles 40th anniversary in the "The stories behind history's greatest rock bands" series, on which Glenn & Randy will be guests! Below is the link to a preview clip of the show:

http://www.inthestudio.net/previews/eagles-40th-anniversary-wglenn-frey-randy-meisner-6-18/

Could be interesting. At least we will be hearing some thing new from Randy.

Just listened to this interview. I know it's old, but it was new to me and it was great to hear stories from the early days in their own voices. I found it a little poignant though, given the news about Randy's health that came out earlier today.

[GlennLover]

Just listened to this interview. I know it's old, but it was new to me and it was great to hear stories from the early days in their own voices. I found it a little poignant though, given the news about Randy's health that came out earlier today.

I just listened as well & I have the same opinion of the interview & I had the same reaction to it. :-(

[Ive always been a dreamer]

I had heard this before, but I listened again just because I love to hear these guys talk. I agree it was very moving to hear Randy's voice given the recent information about his health. Sadly, if true, this could possibly put to rest any chance of Randy reuniting with the band on tour in the future. But, I know we can never say never - so let's keep on hoping.

[GlennLover]

Timothy said in a recent interview that all of the Eagles have already been interviewed for the upcoming "History of the Eagles" DVD. I assumed that that included Randy :confused: :shrug: :worried: ? Sure hope so!

[Shadowland07]

http://www.inthestudio.net/redbeards-blog/eagles-40th-anniversary-with-glenn-freyrandy-meisner-monday/

I thought that Glenn played lead guitar on "Tryin" not Bernie?

[TimothyBFan]

Just makes me even more anxious for the 40th anniversary stuff to come!!! Cannot freakin' wait!!!

[scottside]

Shadowland, Glenn did play lead guitar on "Tryin'". At least, he did live back in 1973.

[Topkat]

I had heard this before, but I listened again just because I love to hear these guys talk. I agree it was very moving to hear Randy's voice given the recent information about his health. Sadly, if true, this could possibly put to rest any chance of Randy reuniting with the band on tour in the future. But, I know we can never say never - so let's keep on hoping.

I don't think Randy is up to any touring. I believe the article said he is retired. I'm hoping we will hear from him in interviews on the DVD. I'm sure he was included in that. Really looking forward to that DVD since there is only 1 show left for the year, & I won't be going to that one, so the DVD is what we have to look forward to!! Can't wait!

[Shadowland07]

Shadowland, Glenn did play lead guitar on "Tryin'". At least, he did live back in 1973.

Yeah I thought so, I've have the video where they play it in Holland, I was making sure because Red Beard credited the lead guitar to Bernie for that song.

[GlennLover]

Yeah I thought so, I've have the video where they play it in Holland, I was making sure because Red Beard credited the lead guitar to Bernie for that song.

I have noticed other interviews where the host gives incorrect "facts" in the preamble to or during the interview. These parts have obviously been recorded at times other than during the interview, so the person being interviewed doesn't hear them & isn't able to give the correct info. Red Beard could have had that fact wrong & neither Glenn nor Randy would have heard it, so they wouldn' have been able to tell him that Glenn played it (if in fact he did play it on the record).

Shadow & scottside, are you saying that you know for sure that Glenn played the lead on the album or just that you know he played it live? Just curious. :-)

[Shadowland07]

Well I assumed that since he played it live he played it on the album...and it sounds like a "Glenn" solo not a "Bernie" solo. Plus the little riff he does during the verses, he also does during "Certain Kind of Fool". And as we all know, he almost always played lead guitar on the Randy's and Timothy's songs (except "Take It to the Limit")...I'm sure Bernie played lead on "Most of Us Are Sad."

[GlennLover]

Well I assumed that since he played it live he played it on the album...and it sounds like a "Glenn" solo not a "Bernie" solo. Plus the little riff he does during the verses, he also does during "Certain Kind of Fool". And as we all know, he almost always played lead guitar on the Randy's and Timothy's songs (except "Take It to the Limit")...I'm sure Bernie played lead on "Most of Us Are Sad."

Thanks, Shadow. :)

[VAisForEagleLovers]

Apparently Glenn and Joe were both in Providence, RI last weekend/Monday for a charity event. It doesn't say they played together.

http://630wpro.com/Article.asp?id=2481180&spid=40092

[GlennLover]

Apparently Glenn and Joe were both in Providence, RI last weekend/Monday for a charity event. It doesn't say they played together.

http://630wpro.com/Article.asp?id=2481180&spid=40092

Got that in a Google alert but just seeing it now. Very nice pic of Glenn :smitten:! Where's Joe? Those two have really been getting around lately!

[VAisForEagleLovers]

This one is a two-fer! It looks like Don, or at least his words, will be in a PBS special in November regarding David Geffen, but the article below is mostly about Bob Dylan and how he wasn't interviewed.

Also in the article is a link to the Forbes top ten artists money-making-wise, and our boys come in at number 8.

http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/bob-dylan-david-geffen-pbs-doc-354971?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=twitter&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+thr%2Fmusic+%28The+Hollywood+ Reporter+-+Music%29

[Tiffanny Twisted]

This one is a two-fer! It looks like Don, or at least his words, will be in a PBS special in November regarding David Geffen, but the article below is mostly about Bob Dylan and how he wasn't interviewed.

Also in the article is a link to the Forbes top ten artists money-making-wise, and our boys come in at number 8.

http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/bob-dylan-david-geffen-pbs-doc-354971?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=twitter&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+thr%2Fmusic+%28The+Hollywood+ Reporter+-+Music%29
Thanks. You never seam to amaze me . I learn so much about our guys that I would have missed

[TimothyBFan]

The songs on this list are really stupid but I get his point and could come up with my own Top 10. Unfortunately, Eagles made #1 on it. :eyebrow:

http://www.studio360.org/2012/jul/27/top-10-do-not-playlist/

[Topkat]

Well, I sure don't agree with that list. I do want to hear Hotel California! Some of those songs I could do without hearing again, but HC, NO
I want to hear it again & again & again!!!

[Freypower]

At the risk of sounding pretentious both Pachelbel's Canon & Barber's Adagio for Strings can't be played often enough for me. If there is an overplayed classical piece it might be Wagner's Ride Of The Valkyries. I do think HC is somewhat overplayed now. I would not have included Black Water but I'm not in America so I don't know how often that song is heard.

[Tiffanny Twisted]

Well, I sure don't agree with that list. I do want to hear Hotel California! Some of those songs I could do without hearing again, but HC, NO
I want to hear it again & again & again!!!


I agree. I love HC. How could you not?????:thumbsup:

[TimothyBFan]

At the risk of sounding pretentious both Pachelbel's Canon & Barber's Adagio for Strings can't be played often enough for me. If there is an overplayed classical piece it might be Wagner's Ride Of The Valkyries. I do think HC is somewhat overplayed now. I would not have included Black Water but I'm not in America so I don't know how often that song is heard.

I agree with you. First, how is it that any classical piece is over played? And 2nd, how do you rank any classical piece along side of HC or Black Water, etc....? Apples and oranges.

[Freypower]

I agree with you. First, how is it that any classical piece is over played? And 2nd, how do you rank any classical piece along side of HC or Black Water, etc....? Apples and oranges.

Classical pieces can be overplayed if they are used too often in ads or movie trailers. Carmina Burina is a very good example. It always seems to be used to advertise blood & thunder type movies.

As far as ranking classical works alongside rock songs I don't do it myself. I don't even give classical tracks ratings on iTunes. I have some particular favourites such as the two quoted, plus Bach's Air on the G String (which some may also consider overplayed) but I couldn't put them in a list of my top 20 favourite pieces of music.

[zeldabjr]

Well, I sure don't agree with that list. I do want to hear Hotel California! Some of those songs I could do without hearing again, but HC, NO
I want to hear it again & again & again!!!

I'm with you TK

[EaglesKiwi]

Any list of overplayed songs would surely depend on:


the listener's age, and
where they are living

Phil Collins' Sussudio was SERIOUSLY overplayed here. It's only in the last month or so that Rob and I have been brave enough to listen to it again. :hilarious:


A comment I once read somewhere... "once you stop playing the songs in your head and actually play the recording, you'll remember how good they are".:)

[TimothyBFan]

A comment I once read somewhere... "once you stop playing the songs in your head and actually play the recording, you'll remember how good they are".:)

I like that! :nod: That's probably true. There are songs that I admit, I just skip right over because they get so overplayed, including a couple songs by my favorites such as HC and Stairway to Heaven. I really can't remember the last time I actually listened to either of them unless they were on the radio and I tuned them out. Guess I should take the above advice.

[GlennLover]

I think it depends too, how much you like or dislike a song to begin with. I love HC and I haven't grown tired of it. I never liked Sussudio so I didn't have to hear it very many times to consider it overplayed for me.

[Tiffanny Twisted]

I think it depends too, how much you like or dislike a song to begin with. I love HC and I haven't grown tired of it. I never liked Sussudio so I didn't have to hear it very many times to consider it overplayed for me.
I agree.

[TimothyBFan]

I think it depends too, how much you like or dislike a song to begin with. I love HC and I haven't grown tired of it. I never liked Sussudio so I didn't have to hear it very many times to consider it overplayed for me.

That sounds so reasonable and logical yet I know I LOVED LOVED HC and Stairway to Heaven when they first came out. Go figure!!

[Ive always been a dreamer]

I agree with what you said too, GL. I guess I must have a high tolerance level for monotony. I rarely get tired of a song if I really like it a lot. I mean I don't want to hear it every day, but I'm definitely okay with hearing it a few times a month. :partytime:

[GlennLover]

I agree with what you said too, GL. I guess I must have a high tolerance level for monotony. I rarely get tired of a song if I really like it a lot. I mean I don't want to hear it every day, but I'm definitely okay with hearing it a few times a month. :partytime:

Don once said that he had a high tolerance for monotony too. :laugh:So do I, I guess, as long as I like/love the song from the beginning.

[Prettymaid]

Does anybody get Parade magazine with their Sunday paper? If so, did you see this Eagles mention in The Romneys article this past Sunday?
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Give me your White House vision.
MR: I'd like it to be open and have people feel welcome there. I don't just mean touring it, but also come to the East Room and see a performance of some kind.

Like what?
MR: Well, I would certainly want to hear from the Beach Boys, even though I know it's not the same group it used to be. Also Garth Brooks and Kenny Chesney and Toby Keith, and today's rock stars—The Killers are one group I enjoy.
AR: I love jazz, I love pop, I love rock, I love classical.
MR: I'd let Alabama come back and sing again, and Aerosmith. Different eras.
AR: We have a friend in the Eagles.
MR: These are not all Republicans, by the way. Some may turn us down, but—
AR: No, they would die to be mentioned.
MR: I think the Obamas have done a nice job of welcoming various artists and having people come enjoy the White House. I also think, by the way, that having two children in the White House is a good thing. I hope, if we are lucky enough to be there, our grandchildren could come on occasion.
AR: They'd want to move in, Mitt!
MR: I think having little feet in the hallway is wonderful.

http://www.parade.com/news/2012/08/26-conversation-with-the-romneys.html?index=1

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Any idea what is meant here?