Eagles backing vocals

[Slate CM]

I did quite a bit of searching and didn't see this, so apologies if it's already here somewhere.

I was listening to the Against The Wind album from Bob Seger. On Fire Lake the backing vocals were instantly recognizable as Eagles. I've had that record since it was first released but hadn't heard it in a while.

So I read the liner notes and of course it lists Don, Glenn and Timothy for Fire Lake and Glenn for the title track.

Then I remembered another record with a little Eagles help. Another Page by Christopher Cross. The songs Deal Em Again and Nature Of The Game both feature Don Henley and JD Souther (related but not an official Eagle, right?).

Maybe most of you know these already, but I figure there must be more. Any others come to mind?

[Prettymaid]

From Jackson Browne's For Everyman album, Colors of the Sun, harmony credit Don Henley, Redneck Friend, harmony credit Glenn Frey.

From Jackson's The Pretender, The Only Child, harmony credit Don Henley

Don Henley sang on All Good Things from the I'm Alive album.

Don Henley is credited with harmonies on Jackson's Late For the Sky album, but it doesn't give a breakdown for which songs.

Those are the ones I know of. :wink:

[Shadowland07]

From Jackson Browne's For Everyman album, Colors of the Sun, harmony credit Don Henley, Redneck Friend, harmony credit Glenn Frey.

From Jackson's The Pretender, The Only Child, harmony credit Don Henley

Don Henley sang on All Good Things from the I'm Alive album.

Don Henley is credited with harmonies on Jackson's Late For the Sky album, but it doesn't give a breakdown for which songs.

Those are the ones I know of. :wink:

I didn't know Henley sang on that song, I just listened to it and could hear him lol. Hmmm interesting.

[Glennhoney]

Glenn sang on Dan Fogelburg's "Hard to say"....

[Freypower]

Information about guest appearances is here:

http://www.glennfreyonline.com/solo/guestappearances.htm

http://www.donhenleyonline.com/solo/guestappearances.htm

http://www.timothybschmitonline.com/solo/guest/index.htm

I can give more information about the actual songs if required (particularly Frey's). For now I will just add that Walsh appeared on Warren Zevon's Rub Me Raw, from The Wind, and Felder appeared on Stevie Nicks' album Bella Donna (guitar on The Highwayman, on which Henley played drums & sings background) and Bob Seger's album Stranger In Town (guitar on Ain't Got No Money).

[Slate CM]

Cool, I figured there would be quite a few. I have Stranger In Town, will have to get that one out later. There are several Jackson Browne albums in my collection but none of those listed. I'll have to check those out too. :guitar:

[Brooke]

I think Glenn and maybe Don were on some of Linda Ronstadt's albums. I don't have them here or I would look.

[sodascouts]

Felder appeared on Stevie Nicks' album Bella Donna (guitar on The Highwayman, on which Henley played drums & sings background)

Felder also played guitar on Stevie's album The Wild Heart, and Don Henley also sang backup on "Reconsider Me" which is a rarity found on her box set Enchanted. To be complete, let's not forget to mention Henley's duet with Stevie "Leather and Lace" from Bella Donna, although I suppose you could argue that one goes without saying!

I could've sworn Felder also played on Street Angel, but he's not listed on AllMusic.com (http://www.allmusic.com/) (my resource for finding most of this info) and I don't have the album with me at my parent's house to check - even AllMusic is not perfect, as I found out when seeking to find all the material on which Glenn has appeared. There were a few not mentioned on the site. Of course, my memory could just be playing tricks on me!


I think Glenn and maybe Don were on some of Linda Ronstadt's albums. I don't have them here or I would look.

All four original Eagles were on Ronstadt's self-titled album. Glenn and Don Henley were also on Heart Like a Wheel and Don't Cry Now.

[Freypower]

I only didn't mention Leather & Lace as I considered it common knowledge.

I have another one for Joe - he plays on Steve Winwood's Back In The High Life album on the song Freedom Overspill.

We all have our favourite backing appearances. Mine are Glenn's appearances on Randy Newman's Little Criminals (Don,Tim & Joe are on that album too) & Bob Seger's The Distance. Most people prefer his backing vocals on Against The Wind, but I'm a Shame On The Moon person.

I do like the rare occasions when Don has played drums on 'other' records as with The Highwayman, and Zevon's The Wind where he plays on Dirty Life & Times.

Oh, and Felder is on the Bee Gees' He's A Liar, from Living Eyes, which is a favourite of mine although it was not a success by their standards.

Regarding Linda Ronstadt Henley sings on Blue Bayou from Simple Dreams.

[WalshFan88]

Joe Walsh played slide guitar on REO Speedwagon's "Ridin' The Storm Out".

[Prettymaid]

Joe Walsh played slide guitar on REO Speedwagon's "Ridin' The Storm Out".

I did not know that WF!

[WalshFan88]

I did not know that WF!

Actually, I meant the album as opposed to the song - just to avoid confusion. He played slide on 3 tracks on the album. :)

[Prettymaid]

Oh okay, thanks for clearing that up.

[thelongrun]

Certainly through the years there are tons of Bands and Artists backed by the Es, even many of those not necessarily related to them, aka Elton John (Duos counts?), some we never know that fact like Richard Marx.

Take my new favorite Thomas Jefferson Kaye, I am about to post a thread about him. My best.

[TimothyBFan]

We were talking about Glenn's backing vocals in another thread & we mentioned a few others. Thought it would be interesting to hear what some of our favorites are. There's so many & sure some that many of us aren't even aware of.

Ready.... Set ...... GO!!!!!

[VAisForEagleLovers]

One of my all-time favorites is Glenn, Don, and Timothy on Seger's Fire Lake. I love the Eagles and I love Bob Seger, so for me, it's almost utopia.

[TimothyBFan]

Off hand, the couple that come to mind are Ramblin' Gamblin' Man because like I said, heard it just the other day again. Just love how Glenn's voice is so prominent in it. It leaves no doubt who's singing that part.

Also love Timothy on all the Steely Dan stuff we love Steeły Dan so always thought that was pretty cool.

Timothy on Look What You've Done To Me by Boz Scaggs.

A more recent one is Garden Party by John Fogerty backed by Timothy & Don.

[Scarlet Sun]

Hard To Say - Dan Fogelberg
Birds - Linda Ronstadt

[Victim of Love]

Timothy on Look What You've Done To Me by Boz Scaggs.

Definitely have to agree with this. Timothy's voice is a great compliment to Boz on this track.

Also love the work Timothy for the "Cry Baby" soundtrack. His voice is a stand-out on both Mr. Sandman and Sh-Boom (not exactly 'background' vocals but similar). Both tracks can be found on YouTube if you haven't already heard them.

[Prettymaid]

Being a Jackson Browne fan, I will start with his For Everyman album, my personal favorite. Don Henley backs him on Colors of the Sun, and of course we can't forget Soda's favorite ;-) Red Neck Friend, backed by Mr. Glenn Frey.

An interesting side note on Red Neck Friend - the great piano credited to Rockaday Johnnie, is actually none other than Elton John, who was in the states illegally at the time.

Also on this album's credits you have to love this line:

All songs written by Jackson Browne except "Take It Easy" written by Glenn Frey and Jackson Browne.

[Prettymaid]

On Jackson's well loved The Pretender album, one of my favorites, The Only Child, is backed with harmonies by Don Henley and JD Souther.

The album Late For The Sky has Don Henley credited with harmonies, but it doesn't say which songs.

[LA Eagle]

Fire Lake--- Only way to make Bob or the Eagles better is put them together

[VAisForEagleLovers]

Fire Lake--- Only way to make Bob or the Eagles better is put them together

We think alike!

[Freypower]

I know how many people love Fire Lake & Against The Wind, but give me Shame On The Moon any time.

My other favourites are Baltimore & Rider In The Rain from Randy Newman's Little Criminals album.

[Elizasong]

I'm a newbie to all the history of the Eagles. The doc started it which prompted me to find this site.

Thanks for this thread!! I'm going to enjoy listening or re-listening to these tunes now that I know who is backing!! :partytime:

[Grey Sadler]

I know how many people love Fire Lake & Against The Wind, but give me Shame On The Moon any time.

LOVE this song!! :thumbsup:
A classic originally from Rodney Crowell, IIRC...

[Ive always been a dreamer]

I absolutely love Against the Wind. And I also love Boz Scaggs' Look What You've Done to Me, but I thought all of the Eagles were backing him on the song, not just Timothy.

[TimothyBFan]

And I also love Boz Scaggs' Look What You've Done to Me, but I thought all of the Eagles were backing him on the song, not just Timothy.

You're right--I got carried away with the Timothy stuff. Imagine that. But only the version on Boz's greatest hits album. The version in the movie and the soundtrack has women background vocals and not the Eagles.

[yekrut]

Glenn sings backup on Randy Newman's Short People and as someone mentioned he sings the "against the winds" at the end of that Seger song.

[Freypower]

Glenn sings backup on Randy Newman's Short People and as someone mentioned he sings the "against the winds" at the end of that Seger song.

I only didn't mention his part in Short People because I prefer his parts in Baltimore & Rider In the Rain from the same album.

In Against The Wind he sings other parts of the harmony as well, not just the title, and it's throughout the song, not just the end.

[cheryl]

I love the Rodney Crowell song "What Kind of Love". Don sings harmony and has a couple solo lines. Linda Ronstadt is also credited, but Don's voice is so powerful you can't hear her. Don brings the song to a whole new place; it is now one of my all time favorite songs. Steuart Smith also plays on the song.

[Prettymaid]

I'll have to check it out!

[SteveJoburg]

I know how many people love Fire Lake & Against The Wind, but give me Shame On The Moon any time.

My other favourites are Baltimore & Rider In The Rain from Randy Newman's Little Criminals album.

Seconded. I have this in my handful of DVD-A albums... Really brings out the harmony vocals...

Oh, and happy Fourth of July folks in the USA... Hope its a good day for all. :thumbsup:

[Prettymaid]

Thank you, Steve. Were you able to meet Sodascouts while she was in South Africa?

[SteveJoburg]

Thank you, Steve. Were you able to meet Sodascouts while she was in South Africa?

PM yes we were able to meet. :)

[Prettymaid]

PM yes we were able to meet. :)

Oh good!

[Annoying Twit]

I wasn't aware that Joe had produced Dan Fogelberg's album 'Souvenirs', nor that Glenn, Don H, and Randy had appeared on it.

What other obscure or semi-obscure Eagles work is there out there that people should check out?

[My My]

It's not really obscure, but Glenn sang on Dan Fogelberg's "Hard to Say" from the album The Innocent Age.

[Pippinwhite]

Don H., Glenn and Tim sang backup for Bob Seger on "Fire Lake."

[Delilah]

Bernie, Don H and Randy sing backing vocals on Rick Roberts’ song, “Deliver Me” from his Windmills album. Also, Randy is playing bass and Bernie is playing guitar.

http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=NpnnVDxzRhs

Also, from the same album, Don H sings backing vocal on “Davy McVie”; Bernie sings backing vocal on “In My Own Small Way” and plays guitar as well while Randy plays bass. Randy also plays bass on “In a Dream.”

[AlreadyGone95]

Glenn sang background vocals on Bob Seger's Against the Wind.

[buffyfan145]

Timothy sang backing vocals on Toto's "Africa".

[Annoying Twit]

And Tim on BG Vox for a number Steely Dan albums.

[Delilah]

Has the definition of “obscure” changed or am I officially old now that Toto and Steely Dan are considered obscure?:lol:

ETA: well thinking about it maybe Toto can be obscure since they haven’t been together as a group in a while and they lost a couple of band members long ago e.g. Jeff Porcaro

[Annoying Twit]

I didn't mean that the bands were obscure. I meant that the participation wasn't very widely known.

[Delilah]

Ok, thanks for clearing that up. In that case this could make for a long thread if we’re including individual Eagles’ contributions and not as a group. Also, not “very widely known” opens it up, esp. if you mean regarding the general public and not the more hardcore fans.

Anyway, I found this thread that may be if some help since it covers the same topic and goes on for a few pages.

https://www.eaglesonlinecentral.com/forum/showthread.php?t=4298

[Annoying Twit]

True, but we could look up sources on the internet. What I thought might make things interesting is if people post their favourites.

[MaryCalifornia]

I have always loved this - Timothy collaborations.

Wynona, Juice Newton, Dwight Yoakim, Tim McGraw, THE SIMPSONS - lots of things most people wouldn't know about! Check it out -

https://www.allmusic.com/artist/timothy-b-schmit-mn0000604940/credits

[UndertheWire]

The one I like is Glenn singing with Max Carl on an unreleased version of "Somewhere, Somebody" that appeared on youtube. He's not credited (there are no proper credits) but a Borderer came across it and was convinced she could hear Glenn. We agreed.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ynVkl0_Mr70

In a tribute to Glenn, one of the writers, wrote about how the song had been offered to Glenn and Glenn was going to include it on The Allnighter but then the offer was withdrawn because Jack Mack needed a strong song to help them get a recording contract.

[Funk 50]

Another great Frey/Carl song;

Max Carl - Hold On To Your Woman;
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FvJMEasZxFY


Max Carl & The Big Dance's 1998 CD One Planet, One Groove was produced by Max, Glenn and Mike Harlow with Glenn making some major contributions.

Stand out track, One More River, written by Max, Glenn and Jack Tempchin is a classic Frey song but doesn't appear to be on YouTube:sad:

[Freypower]

True, but we could look up sources on the internet. What I thought might make things interesting is if people post their favourites.

If you look at the other thread people did mention their favourites. Mine are Glenn's appearances on Randy Newman's Little Criminals album & his harmonies on Bob Seger's Shame On The Moon.

[Annoying Twit]

Thanks. I'm reading the other thread too. But, I started this thread as I didn't want to me-rail the other one.

[LuvTim]

I have always loved this - Timothy collaborations.

Wynona, Juice Newton, Dwight Yoakim, Tim McGraw, THE SIMPSONS - lots of things most people wouldn't know about! Check it out -

https://www.allmusic.com/artist/timothy-b-schmit-mn0000604940/credits

I know, right? LOL...the list goes on forever! Scroll , scroll, scroll! :singer:

[sodascouts]

Ok, thanks for clearing that up. In that case this could make for a long thread if we’re including individual Eagles’ contributions and not as a group. Also, not “very widely known” opens it up, esp. if you mean regarding the general public and not the more hardcore fans.

Anyway, I found this thread that may be if some help since it covers the same topic and goes on for a few pages.

https://www.eaglesonlinecentral.com/forum/showthread.php?t=4298

Thanks for going back and finding that! I'll merge the threads since they're about the same topic.

[Delilah]

You’re welcome Soda.

It’s probably common knowledge that the Eagles contributed to Linda Ronstadt’s early albums so maybe this is not so obscure. However I don’t think I’ve seen these particular songs posted and they are seldom mentioned, which is somewhat surprising considering how critical these collaborations were in the creation of the band.

From her 1971 s/t album, this is “Birds” with Don H and Randy singing backing vocals and Glenn playing one of the guitar parts. Don H is also playing drums (to my ears there seems to be a 3rd backing vocal too but only Don and Randy are credited).
http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=jRT5R7e6lQw

From the same album, this is “Rescue Me” with Don H, Randy and Glenn singing backing vocals. Glenn also plays guitar and Don plays drums. Glenn can be heard especially towards the end singing the answering vocals.

http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=r2w0l0-bO0s

Bernie, Don, Glenn and Randy contribute backing vocals, guitar, bass, and/or drums to 7 other tracks on the album. Glenn also has an arrangement credit for “Rock Me on the Water.”