Greatest Moments In Eagles History Border Poll - Round 1

[Ive always been a dreamer]

To commemorate the Eagles' 40-year history as depicted in their recently released documentary, we are going to conduct another Border poll. Each member who participates will submit your list of what you think are the TOP 10 Greatest Moments in Eagles history by ranking them in descending order starting with the greatest moment first.

We will conduct this in two separate rounds. In Round 1, we will provide a list of 30 Greatest Moments in Eagles History and give members one week to narrow the list to their choices for what they consider to be the Top 10 Greatest Moments. I will tally the results, and then Round 2, which will also last a week, will have the Top 10 moments from the first round. Members will rank them again for the final Top 10 results. At the end of Round 2, I will compile the totals from all the lists to determine The Border’s ultimate list of Top 10 Greatest Moments.

I will recap how the results will be calculated for members who are new to this. Since there will be 10 events on a list, I’ll assign a point value of 10 points to the event that each person lists in 1st place, 9 points for the 2nd place event, and so on until the last place event gets 1 point as follows:

Moment 1 – 10 points
Moment 2 – 9 points
Moment 3 – 8 points
Moment 4 – 7 points
Moment 5 – 6 points
Moment 6 – 5 points
Moment 7 – 4 points
Moment 8 – 3 points
Moment 9 – 2 points
Moment 10 – 1 point

For example, Person A puts event ‘ABC’ in 3rd place so it gets 8 points; Person B puts ‘ABC’ in 5th place so it gets 6 points; and Person C puts ‘ABC’ in 6th place so it gets 5 points. So all total, the event ‘ABC’ gets 19 points. Then, Person A puts event ‘XYZ’ in 1st place so it gets 10 points; Person B puts ‘XYZ’ in 4th place so it gets 7 points; and Person C puts ‘XYZ’ in 2nd place so it gets 9 points. So all total, the event ‘XYZ’ gets 26 points.

So here’s the list of 30 moments to choose from. We realize there are other significant moments, but these are the ones that made the final cut that you need to choose from for this poll.


Greatest Moments in Eagles History

1. 1971: Glenn Frey befriends Don Henley with a beer at the Troubadour with the idea of forming a band

2. 1971: Glenn Frey, Don Henley, Bernie Leadon, and Randy Meisner perform together for the first time as a backup band for Linda Ronstadt

3. 1972: Eagles – the band’s self-titled first album is released

4. 1972: Take It Easy becomes the band’s first hit single

5. 1972: Don Henley and Glenn Frey collaborate to write their first songs together

6. 1973: Desperado – the band’s second album and first concept album is released

7. 1973: The disgruntled band abandons recording their third album under Glyn Johns and David Geffen and returns to America to hire a new producer, Bill Szymczyk and manager, Irving Azoff

8. 1974: On the Border – the band’s third album is released

9. 1974: Eagles add an official fifth member, Don Felder, to help them achieve a rockier sound

10. 1974: Eagles play to a crowd of 200,000+ at the California Jam festival

11. 1975: The Best of My Love becomes the band’s first #1 single

12. 1975: One of These Nights – the band’s fourth album is released

13. 1975: One of These Nights becomes the band’s first #1 album, which leads to a string of six consecutive #1 albums

14. 1975: Joe Walsh replaces Bernie Leadon to complete their transition from a country rock to a rock and roll band

15. 1976: Eagles win their first Grammy award for Lyin’ Eyes

16. 1976: Hotel California – the band’s fifth album is released

17. 1977: Timothy B. Schmit replaces Randy Meisner who he had replaced in Poco six years earlier

18. 1978: Eagles win Grammy awards for Hotel California (single) and New Kid In Town

19. The Long Run – the band’s sixth album is released

20. 1980: Eagles win a Grammy award for Heartache Tonight

21. 1980: The Eagles play their last concert and privately disbands; an official public announcement is not made until 1982

22. 1993: Eagles agree to appear in Travis Tritt’s Take It Easy video that he covered for the Common Thread: The Songs of the Eagles album, which is credited as the impetus for their reunion

23. 1994: Eagles reunite after 14 years to tape an MTV concert and record Hell Freezes Over album

24. 1998: Eagles are inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in their first year of eligibility, which is the only time all seven band members have appeared on the same stage together

25. 1999: Eagles are named as the Artist of the Century and Their Greatest Hits: 1971 -1975 is certified as the all-time best-selling album by the RIAA

26. 1999: Eagles play The Millennium Concert at the L.A. Staples Center

27. 2001: Don Felder is fired from the band, who, in turn, files a lawsuit against Azoff, Frey, and Henley that was settled in 2007

28. 2007: Long Road Out of Eden – the band’s first album in 29 years is released

29. 2008: Eagles win Grammy award for How Long

30. 2009: Eagles win Grammy award for I Dreamed There Was No War

When you post your Top 10 list, you can copy directly from this list. If you choose to abbreviate the descriptions, please include the number and year for the event i.e.

1. #2 1971: Four original Eagles perform together for first time with Linda Ronstadt
2. #24 1994: Eagles reunite for Hell Freezes Over

So here we go - Round 1 begins now. This should be interesting!

[sodascouts]

I'm going to give this some thought...l can't wait to see how the votes go!

[WalshFan88]

1. #16. 1976: Hotel California – the band’s fifth album is released
2. #14. 1975: Joe Walsh replaces Bernie Leadon to complete their transition from a country rock to a rock and roll band
3. #9. 1974: Eagles add an official fifth member, Don Felder, to help them achieve a rockier sound
4. #25. 1999: Eagles are named as the Artist of the Century and Their Greatest Hits: 1971 -1975 is certified as the all-time best-selling album by the RIAA
5. #4. 1972: Take It Easy becomes the band’s first hit single
6. #7. 1973: The disgruntled band abandons recording their third album under Glyn Johns and David Geffen and returns to America to hire a new producer, Bill Szymczyk and manager, Irving Azoff
7. #23. 1994: Eagles reunite after 14 years to tape an MTV concert and record Hell Freezes Over album
8. #24. 1998: Eagles are inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in their first year of eligibility, which is the only time all seven band members have appeared on the same stage together
9. #1. 1971: Glenn Frey befriends Don Henley with a beer at the Troubadour with the idea of forming a band
10. #5. 1972: Don Henley and Glenn Frey collaborate to write their first songs together

It was actually pretty easy for me.... HC being released and Joe replacing Bernie are my highlights.

[Freypower]

I have a minor correction; Don Felder was fired in 2001.

[Freypower]

1. #1 1971: Glenn Frey befriends Don Henley with a beer at the Troubadour with the idea of forming a band

2. #2 1971: Glenn Frey, Don Henley, Bernie Leadon, and Randy Meisner perform together for the first time as a backup band for Linda Ronstadt

3. #5 1972: Don Henley and Glenn Frey collaborate to write their first songs together

4. #23 1994: Eagles reunite after 14 years to tape an MTV concert and record Hell Freezes Over album

5. #28. 2007: Long Road Out of Eden – the band’s first album in 29 years is released

6. #11 1975: The Best of My Love becomes the band’s first #1 single

7. #14 1975: Joe Walsh replaces Bernie Leadon to complete their transition from a country rock to a rock and roll band

8. #27 2000: Don Felder is fired from the band, who, in turn, files a lawsuit against Azoff, Frey, and Henley that was settled in 2007

9. #15 1976: Eagles win their first Grammy award for Lyin’ Eyes

10. #21 1980: The Eagles play their last concert and privately disbands; an official public announcement is not made until 1982

[Scarlet Sun]

1. #3 1972: Eagles – the band’s self-titled first album is released
2. #4 1972: Take It Easy becomes the band’s first hit single
3. #2 1971: Glenn Frey, Don Henley, Bernie Leadon, and Randy Meisner perform together for the first time as a backup band for Linda Ronstadt
4. #11 1975: The Best of My Love becomes the band’s first #1 single
5. #6 1973: Desperado – the band’s second album and first concept album is released
6. #1 1971: Glenn Frey befriends Don Henley with a beer at the Troubadour with the idea of forming a band
7. #10 1974: Eagles play to a crowd of 200,000+ at the California Jam festival
8. #5 1972: Don Henley and Glenn Frey collaborate to write their first songs together
9. #25 1999: Eagles are named as the Artist of the Century and Their Greatest Hits: 1971 -1975 is certified as the all-time best-selling album by the RIAA
10. #24 1998: Eagles are inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in their first year of eligibility, which is the only time all seven band members have appeared on the same stage together

[Tori]

#23 1994: Eagles reunite after 14 years to tape an MTV concert and record Hell Freezes Over album
#1 1971: Glenn Frey befriends Don Henley with a beer at the Troubadour with the idea of forming a band
#16 1976: Hotel California – the band’s fifth album is released
#3 1972: Eagles – the band’s self-titled first album is released
#4 1972: Take It Easy becomes the band’s first hit single
#22 1993: Eagles agree to appear in Travis Tritt’s Take It Easy video that he covered for the Common Thread: The Songs of the Eagles album, which is credited as the impetus for their reunion
#24 1998: Eagles are inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in their first year of eligibility, which is the only time all seven band members have appeared on the same stage together
#14 1975: Joe Walsh replaces Bernie Leadon to complete their transition from a country rock to a rock and roll band
#21 1980: The Eagles play their last concert and privately disbands; an official public announcement is not made until 1982
#27 2001: Don Felder is fired from the band, who, in turn, files a lawsuit against Azoff, Frey, and Henley that was settled in 2007

[Grey Sadler]

1) 23. 1994: Eagles reunite after 14 years to tape an MTV concert and record Hell Freezes Over album

2) 21. 1980: The Eagles play their last concert and privately disbands; an official public announcement is not made until 1982

3) 24. 1998: Eagles are inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in their first year of eligibility, which is the only time all seven band members have appeared on the same stage together

4) 17. 1977: Timothy B. Schmit replaces Randy Meisner who he had replaced in Poco six years earlier

5) 14. 1975: Joe Walsh replaces Bernie Leadon to complete their transition from a country rock to a rock and roll band

6) 9. 1974: Eagles add an official fifth member, Don Felder, to help them achieve a rockier sound

7) 2. 1971: Glenn Frey, Don Henley, Bernie Leadon, and Randy Meisner perform together for the first time as a backup band for Linda Ronstadt

8 ) 7. 1973: The disgruntled band abandons recording their third album under Glyn Johns and David Geffen and returns to America to hire a new producer, Bill Szymczyk and manager, Irving Azoff

9) 27. 2000: Don Felder is fired from the band, who, in turn, files a lawsuit against Azoff, Frey, and Henley that was settled in 2007

10) 25. 1999: Eagles are named as the Artist of the Century and Their Greatest Hits: 1971 -1975 is certified as the all-time best-selling album by the RIAA

[Ive always been a dreamer]

I have a minor correction; Don Felder was fired in 2001.

Thanks for catching the typo, FP. I have corrected it in the opening post.

I'm still working on my list too. Making and ranking these lists are always really hard for me. Even though I try not to overthink them, I don't think I'm doing too well this time around. :shrug:

[sodascouts]

Greatest Moments in Eagles History

1 ) #23. 1994: Eagles reunite after 14 years to tape an MTV concert and record Hell Freezes Over album

2 ) #13. 1975: One of These Nights becomes the band’s first #1 album, which leads to a string of six consecutive #1 albums

3 ) #5. 1972: Don Henley and Glenn Frey collaborate to write their first songs together

4 ) #14. 1975: Joe Walsh replaces Bernie Leadon to complete their transition from a country rock to a rock and roll band

5 ) #9. 1974: Eagles add an official fifth member, Don Felder, to help them achieve a rockier sound

6 ) #17. 1977: Timothy B. Schmit replaces Randy Meisner who he had replaced in Poco six years earlier

7 ) #3. 1972: Eagles – the band’s self-titled first album is released

8 ) #16. 1976: Hotel California – the band’s fifth album is released

9 ) #28. 2007: Long Road Out of Eden – the band’s first album in 29 years is released

10) #24. 1998: Eagles are inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in their first year of eligibility, which is the only time all seven band members have appeared on the same stage together

[Tiffanny Twisted]

whendoes the firest round end cause I might have to sleep ont his one?

[Ive always been a dreamer]

REMINDER:

Everyone has until next Friday, 3/15 at 8:00 p.m. EST to post their list for Round 1.

[Ive always been a dreamer]

Well - I've decided on my list for this round. A lot of mine are the same ones that are showing up on others list except for a couple of them. I actually thought my #2 would be getting a lot of votes. To me, the fact that the band switched producers and managers has a lot to do with their super-stardom. Heck - if not for the Azoff/Szymczyk connection, we probably may not have ever gotten Joe Walsh in the band. But, anyway - here goes ...


#1 1971: Glenn Frey befriends Don Henley with a beer at the Troubadour with the idea of forming a band
#7 1973: The disgruntled band abandons recording their third album under Glyn Johns and David Geffen and returns to America to hire a new producer, Bill Szymczyk and manager, Irving Azoff
#5 1972: Don Henley and Glenn Frey collaborate to write their first songs together
#23 1994: Eagles reunite after 14 years to tape an MTV concert and record Hell Freezes Over album
#24 1998: Eagles are inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in their first year of eligibility, which is the only time all seven band members have appeared on the same stage together
#25 1999: Eagles are named as the Artist of the Century and Their Greatest Hits: 1971 -1975 is certified as the all-time best-selling album by the RIAA
#14 1975: Joe Walsh replaces Bernie Leadon to complete their transition from a country rock to a rock and roll band
#28 2007: Long Road Out of Eden – the band’s first album in 29 years is released
#9 1974: Eagles add an official fifth member, Don Felder, to help them achieve a rockier sound
#17 1977: Timothy B. Schmit replaces Randy Meisner who he had replaced in Poco six years earlier

[RebeccaLovesEagles]

Greatest Moments in Eagles History

1. #24. 1998: Eagles are inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in their first year of eligibility, which is the only time all seven band members have appeared on the same stage together
2. #1. 1971: Glenn Frey befriends Don Henley with a beer at the Troubadour with the idea of forming a band
3. #5. 1972: Don Henley and Glenn Frey collaborate to write their first songs together
4. #9. 1974: Eagles add an official fifth member, Don Felder, to help them achieve a rockier sound
5. #14. 1975: Joe Walsh replaces Bernie Leadon to complete their transition from a country rock to a rock and roll band
6. #22. 1993: Eagles agree to appear in Travis Tritt’s Take It Easy video that he covered for the Common Thread: The Songs of the Eagles album, which is credited as the impetus for their reunion
7. #7. 1973: The disgruntled band abandons recording their third album under Glyn Johns and David Geffen and returns to America to hire a new producer, Bill Szymczyk and manager, Irving Azoff
8. #13. 1975: One of These Nights becomes the band’s first #1 album, which leads to a string of six consecutive #1 albums
9. #21. 1980: The Eagles play their last concert and privately disbands; an official public announcement is not made until 1982
10. #27. 2001: Don Felder is fired from the band, who, in turn, files a lawsuit against Azoff, Frey, and Henley that was settled in 2007

[prayfordaylight]

My list:

1. 1971: Glenn Frey befriends Don Henley with a beer at the Troubadour with the idea of forming a band
2. 1971: Glenn Frey, Don Henley, Bernie Leadon, and Randy Meisner perform together for the first time as a backup band for Linda Ronstadt
3. 1972: Don Henley and Glenn Frey collaborate to write their first songs together
4. 1976: Hotel California – the band’s fifth album is released
5. 1994: Eagles reunite after 14 years to tape an MTV concert and record Hell Freezes Over album
6. 1972: Take It Easy becomes the band’s first hit single
7. 1973: The disgruntled band abandons recording their third album under Glyn Johns and David Geffen and returns to America to hire a new producer, Bill Szymczyk and manager, Irving Azoff
8. 1974: Eagles add an official fifth member, Don Felder, to help them achieve a rockier sound
9. 1975: One of These Nights becomes the band’s first #1 album, which leads to a string of six consecutive #1 albums
10. 1980: The Eagles play their last concert and privately disbands; an official public announcement is not made until 1982

[yekrut]

1. 4. 1972: Take It Easy becomes the band’s first hit single
2. 1. 1971: Glenn Frey befriends Don Henley with a beer at the Troubadour with the idea of forming a band
3. 5. 1972: Don Henley and Glenn Frey collaborate to write their first songs together
4. 25. 1999: Eagles are named as the Artist of the Century and Their Greatest Hits: 1971 -1975 is certified as the all-time best-selling album by the RIAA
5. 7. 1973: The disgruntled band abandons recording their third album under Glyn Johns and David Geffen and returns to America to hire a new producer, Bill Szymczyk and manager, Irving Azoff
6. 12. 1975: One of These Nights – the band’s fourth album is released
7. 16. 1976: Hotel California – the band’s fifth album is released
8. 23. 1994: Eagles reunite after 14 years to tape an MTV concert and record Hell Freezes Over album
9. 14. 1975: Joe Walsh replaces Bernie Leadon to complete their transition from a country rock to a rock and roll band
10. 22 1993: Eagles agree to appear in Travis Tritt's Take It Easy video that he covered for the Common Thread: The Songs of the Eagles album, which is credited as the impetus for their reunion

[Ive always been a dreamer]

yekrut - I was in the process of tallying your list and I realized that you included Moment #1 in your list twice. If that is an error, can you either edit your list or either repost a new list. Thanks.

[zeldabjr]

Greatest Moments in Eagles History...

1. #1 1971: Glenn Frey befriends Don Henley with a beer at the Troubadour with the idea of forming band

2. #5 1972: Don Henley and Glenn Frey collaborate to write their first songs together

3. #2 1971: Glenn Frey, Don Henley, Bernie Leadon, and Randy Meisner perform together for the first time as a backup band for Linda Ronstadt

4. #16 1976: Hotel California - the band's fifth album is released

5. #7 1973: The disgruntled band abandons recording their third album under Glyn Johns and David Geffen and returns to America to hire a new producer, Bill Szymczyk and manager, Irving Azoff

6. #9 1974: Eagles add an official fifth member, Don Felder, to help them achieve a rockier sound

7. #14 1975: Joe Walsh replaces Bernie Leadon to complete their transition from a country rock to a rock and roll band

8. #21 1980: The Eagles play their last concert and privately disbands; an official public annoucement is not made until 1982

9. #22 1993: Eagles agree to appear in Travis Tritt's Take It Easy video that he covered for the Common Thread: The Songs of the Eagles album, which is credited as the impetus for their reunion

10. #23 1994: Eagles reunite after 14 years to tape an MTV concert and record Hell Freezes Over album

[Ive always been a dreamer]

I thought I'd do this one more time and encourage everyone to get their lists posted since there are only two days left ...


REMINDER:

Everyone has until this Friday, 3/15 at 8:00 p.m. EST to post their list for Round 1.

[TimothyBFan]

1. 1. 1971: Glenn Frey befriends Don Henley with a beer at the Troubadour with the idea of forming a band
2. 16. 1976: Hotel California – the band’s fifth album is released
3. 15. 1976: Eagles win their first Grammy award for Lyin’ Eyes
4. 18. 1978: Eagles win Grammy awards for Hotel California (single) and New Kid In Town
5. 23. 1994: Eagles reunite after 14 years to tape an MTV concert and record Hell Freezes Over album
6. 11. 1975: The Best of My Love becomes the band’s first #1 single
7. 14. 1975: Joe Walsh replaces Bernie Leadon to complete their transition from a country rock to a rock and roll band
8. 1974: Eagles add an official fifth member, Don Felder, to help them achieve a rockier sound
9. 22. 1993: Eagles agree to appear in Travis Tritt’s Take It Easy video that he covered for the Common Thread: The Songs of the Eagles album, which is credited as the impetus for their reunion
10. 24. 1998: Eagles are inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in their first year of eligibility, which is the only time all seven band members have appeared on the same stage together

[VAisForEagleLovers]

This was so difficult!! So many great moments wouldn't have happened without the moments before them, first of all. Second, there's great moments for me and there's great moments for them. I like that they won Grammy's, but the awards don't do much for me and what I think of them.

Lastly, I tried to limit mine to 'great' moments and not 'defining' moments. Firing Felder was a defining moment, but certainly not great, in my eyes. Same for them breaking up back in 1980, defining but hardly great.

Here are my choices...

#1 - 1. 1971: Glenn Frey befriends Don Henley with a beer at the Troubadour with the idea of forming a band
#2 - 3. 1972: Eagles – the band’s self-titled first album is released
#3 - 5. 1972: Don Henley and Glenn Frey collaborate to write their first songs together
#4 - 9. 1974: Eagles add an official fifth member, Don Felder, to help them achieve a rockier sound
#5 - 16. 1976: Hotel California – the band’s fifth album is released
#6 - 14. 1975: Joe Walsh replaces Bernie Leadon to complete their transition from a country rock to a rock and roll band
#7 - 23. 1994: Eagles reunite after 14 years to tape an MTV concert and record Hell Freezes Over album
#8 - 24. 1998: Eagles are inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in their first year of eligibility, which is the only time all seven band members have appeared on the same stage together
#9 - 28. 2007: Long Road Out of Eden – the band’s first album in 29 years is released
#10 - 25. 1999: Eagles are named as the Artist of the Century and Their Greatest Hits: 1971 -1975 is certified as the all-time best-selling album by the RIAA

[Brooke]

Ok, ok, this was really tough for me too. I'm really bad at these kinds of lists. I don't know, I just get all doubtful about all the choices and am overwhelmed.

I don't see how anyone could leave off the first three at all. There would be no Eagles without them!

My list is just like VA's. I think it's perfect!

#1 - 1. 1971: Glenn Frey befriends Don Henley with a beer at the Troubadour with the idea of forming a band
#2 - 3. 1972: Eagles – the band’s self-titled first album is released
#3 - 5. 1972: Don Henley and Glenn Frey collaborate to write their first songs together
#4 - 9. 1974: Eagles add an official fifth member, Don Felder, to help them achieve a rockier sound
#5 - 16. 1976: Hotel California – the band’s fifth album is released
#6 - 14. 1975: Joe Walsh replaces Bernie Leadon to complete their transition from a country rock to a rock and roll band
#7 - 23. 1994: Eagles reunite after 14 years to tape an MTV concert and record Hell Freezes Over album
#8 - 24. 1998: Eagles are inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in their first year of eligibility, which is the only time all seven band members have appeared on the same stage together
#9 - 28. 2007: Long Road Out of Eden – the band’s first album in 29 years is released
#10 - 25. 1999: Eagles are named as the Artist of the Century and Their Greatest Hits: 1971 -1975 is certified as the all-time best-selling album by the RIAA

[VAisForEagleLovers]

Hey, that's cheating!! Dreamer, she copied her answers from me!!

Haha, great minds think alike! Actually, I don't find it too surprising that we agree.

[Brooke]

VA, yeah I did, but like I said, it's perfect! :lol:

[yekrut]

yekrut - I was in the process of tallying your list and I realized that you included Moment #1 in your list twice. If that is an error, can you either edit your list or either repost a new list. Thanks.

I fixed it.

[BBKron]

I suppose I look at this a little differently than most others, as for me, the early days of the band were their best, so they reflect most of the greatest moments. I also agree with others, that there is a big difference between 'greatest moments' and important events in the band's history. I don't think any Eagles fan would consider the group disbanding, or the firing of Felder as 'great moments' for the band, but they were important events. I am going strictly with 'Great moments'.
And, although I love Joe and Tim in the current band, I would never call Joe replacing Bernie, or Tim replacing Randy as 'great moments'. Bernie is still my favorite Eagle, so how could him leaving be a great moment? I also don't put much stock in what songs became #1 hits or won Grammies, etc. For me, the greatest moments have to do mainly with the music itself, thus the release of their best albums all rank as great moments to me. And since I think Desperado was their crowning achievement, I placed that as #1 (also placed it #1 because I fear few others will include it on their lists and it needs all the points it can get).
But, of the more recent events, certainly being named as Artist of the Century, and having the top-selling album of all-time truly has to be a Great moment.

So, here is my list:
1. #6. 1973: Desperado – the band’s second album and first concept album is released
2. #2. 1971: Glenn Frey, Don Henley, Bernie Leadon, and Randy Meisner perform together for the first time as a backup band for Linda Ronstadt
3. #1. 1971: Glenn Frey befriends Don Henley with a beer at the Troubadour with the idea of forming a band
4. #3. 1972: Eagles – the band’s self-titled first album is released
5. #16. 1976: Hotel California – the band’s fifth album is released
6. #25. 1999: Eagles are named as the Artist of the Century and Their Greatest Hits: 1971 -1975 is certified as the all-time best-selling album by the RIAA
7. #8. 1974: On the Border – the band’s third album is released
8. #23. 1994: Eagles reunite after 14 years to tape an MTV concert and record Hell Freezes Over album
9. #24. 1998: Eagles are inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in their first year of eligibility, which is the only time all seven band members have appeared on the same stage together
10. #5. 1972: Don Henley and Glenn Frey collaborate to write their first songs together (note:i placed this a bit lower down than others because this would have happened at some point regardless, and is not as much of a particular special moment as the others, but still, of course, quite important).

[Freypower]

10. #5. 1972: Don Henley and Glenn Frey collaborate to write their first songs together (note:i placed this a bit lower down than others because this would have happened at some point regardless, and is not as much of a particular special moment as the others, but still, of course, quite important).

I don't agree that that can just be assumed. Regardless, I regard it as extremely important. It was the beginning of a great songwriting partnership which defined the band.

[WalshFan88]

And, although I love Joe and Tim in the current band, I would never call Joe replacing Bernie, or Tim replacing Randy as 'great moments'. Bernie is still my favorite Eagle, so how could him leaving be a great moment?

It's not meant to be disrespectful to either of them, it's just that their leaving the band made way for a new sound so to speak and it marked a change in direction. Some prefer the country/country-rock days, and others such as myself prefer the classic rock mainstream sound and songs that came with Walsh. I prefer Walsh to Leadon, but I respect that Leadon paved the way and was a founding member. But I liked that change not because I liked seeing Leadon leave, but rather what it brought sonically and how the sound changed to rock n' roll that happened with Walsh joining. I love the classic rock tunes that came with Hotel California including the title track, and I love the other tunes from the album and Long Run. I did like some of the earlier songs with Felder as they were more rockin and less of that bluegrass thing I don't care for.

[TimothyBFan]

I see what some are saying... maybe "Greatest Moments" should be thought of as "Defining Moments"? :shrug:

[Ive always been a dreamer]

I fixed it.

Thanks, yekrut.

[Ive always been a dreamer]

Before we started this poll, we actually did discuss calling this the band's 'defining' moments, but I decided to go with 'greatest' instead. Each of us put our own criteria around how we choose our lists, but it would be an interesting exercise to go through to see who would change their lists if we had used 'defining' moments instead. After this round ends, I'm going to go back and redo my list just for grins. :thumbsup:

With regard to the band changing musicial directions, I've always thought it was a very significant factor in the bands success. As most of you know, I love all of their music - for me Hotel California and Desperado are my two favorites even though the musical styles of those two albums are day and night. However, IMHO, the band's appeal and longevity are largely attributable to the fact that they were able to do so many different genres of music at such a high level. It's also the reason I think the change in management and producers in 1974 was so significant - I think that marked the beginning of the shift in direction for the band.

[Topkat]

I just found this thread. This is really hard. I need time to figure it all out

[Topkat]

I don't see how ANYTHING but this can be the #1 defining moment, but I'm sure there will be loads of opinions here.

1> #25 1999 Eagles are named Artist of the Century & Greatest Hits 1971-75 certified best selling album.

2> #24 1998 Eagles inducted into R&R HOF & all 7 Eagles appear on the same stage

3> #23 1994 Eagles reunite after 14 years to tape the MTV concert & record HFO album

4> #16 1976 Hotel California the bands 5th album is released

5> #3 1972 Eagles release self titled album

6> #13 1975 OOTN becomes the bands first #1 album

7> #9 1974 Eagles add official 5th member , Don Felder to help them achieve a more rockier sound

8> #15 1976 Eagles win first Grammy for Lyin' Eyes

9> #18 1978 Eagles win Grammy Awards for Hotel California (single) & New Kid in Town

10> #2 1971 Glenn, Don, Bernie & Randy perform together for the first time as Linda Ronstadt's back up band.

[Ive always been a dreamer]

Voting for this round is now closed. I will be posting the results shortly.

[Ive always been a dreamer]

I am now going to post the results for this round. I took the Top 12 events and carried over to a new thread for Round 2. I think the results are pretty interesting. 25 out of the 30 events received at least one vote, but after the Top 12 moments, there was a pretty substantial drop-off. So here goes ...


Greatest Moments in Eagles History

1. 1971: Glenn Frey befriends Don Henley at the Troubadour with the idea of forming a band 112 points

23. 1994: Eagles reunite after 14 years to tape MTV concert & record Hell Freezes Over album 83 points

5. 1972: Don Henley and Glenn Frey collaborate to write their first songs together 78 points

16. 1976: Hotel California – the band’s fifth album is released 73 points

14. 1975: Walsh replaces Leadon to complete transition from country rock to rock and roll band 59 points

9. 1974: Eagles add an official fifth member, Don Felder, to help them achieve a rockier sound 57 points

3. 1972: Eagles – the band’s self-titled first album is released 52 points

24. 1998: Eagles inducted in R&R HOF in 1st yr of eligibility; only time all 7 members appear together 51 points

2. 1971: Frey, Henley, Leadon, & Meisner perform together for 1st time as backup for Ronstadt 48 points

25. 1999: RIAA names Eagles Artist of Century & Greatest Hits certified all-time best-selling album 39 points

7. 1973: band abandons recording in London under G. Johns & D. Geffen and hires Szymczyk & Azoff 37 points

4. 1972: Take It Easy becomes the band’s first hit single 36 points

13. 1975: One of These Nights becomes first #1 album; leads to string of 6 consecutive #1's 19 points

21. 1980: Eagles play last concert & privately disbands; official announcement not made until '82 18 points

11. 1975: The Best of My Love becomes the band’s first #1 single 17 points

6. 1973: Desperado – the band’s second album and first concept album is released 16 points

22. 1993: Eagles appear in T. Tritt’s Take It Easy video that he covered for Common Thread album 15 points

28. 2007: Long Road Out of Eden – the band’s first album in 29 years is released 15 points

15. 1976: Eagles win their first Grammy award for Lyin’ Eyes 13 points

17. 1977: Timothy B. Schmit replaces Randy Meisner who he had replaced in Poco six years earlier 13 points

18. 1978: Eagles win Grammy awards for Hotel California (single) and New Kid In Town 9 points

27. 2001: Felder fired from the band, who, in turn, files a lawsuit against Azoff, Frey, & Henley 7 points

12. 1975: One of These Nights – the band’s fourth album is released 5 points

8. 1974: On the Border – the band’s third album is released 4 points

10. 1974: Eagles play to a crowd of 200,000+ at the California Jam festival 4 points

19. The Long Run – the band’s sixth album is released 0 points

20. 1980: Eagles win a Grammy award for Heartache Tonight 0 points

26. 1999: Eagles play The Millennium Concert at the L.A. Staples Center 0 points

29. 2008: Eagles win Grammy award for How Long 0 points

30. 2009: Eagles win Grammy award for I Dreamed There Was No War 0 points

Please feel free to comment on these results, but post your list for the next round in the new thread that was started for it.