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I subscribe to Bob Lefsetz's email newsletter, and tonight he talked about hearing a song off Don's new album!
Good news: he rhapsodizes about how great it is.
Bad news: he says it's not due out for "months."
Then again, maybe that's good news too, in the sense that months at least means by the end of the year... Probably...
The thing is that he heard it being played by record company executives, so the endgame is coming, and that's something you can hang your hat on!
I read about this on FB and Bob says the song he heard was amazing and he believes the album should be 'album of the year' that it's just what Don Henley/Eagles' fans are waiting for...he reiterates that all day he couldn't get the Don Henley song out of his head so that augers well...soooo exciting :)
How I wish we could hear it now but I know Don has to have time to promote it but at least we know he must be happy with it 'cos there's no way Don would have let anyone listen to it if he felt there was more to be done...so...fingers and legs crossed!!!!
This is so exciting!!!!!!!!! :blueblob:
Yep - I guess in the meantime, we'll just continue to eagerly and patiently WAIT! :angel:
Patiently? Me? :hilarious:Quote:
Originally Posted by Ive always been a dreamer
I just noticed there is no link to the blog, so here it is...
http://lefsetz.com/wordpress/index.p...-at-the-tower/
For a start, it isn't an Eagles album, although I know this man equates Henley with the Eagles. When he reviewed LROOE he completely ignored the other members' tracks. He is primarily a Henley fan & always has been. Nothing wrong with that; but it's far too vague in what it says. He also says this 'Steve Barnett' man claims it's the 'album of the year' which is fair enough as presumably 'Steve' has heard more of it. Bob can hardly make such a claim himself on the basis of one song, fan though he is.
I'm glad that people, who have heard it, are enthusing about Don's, Cass County album, although these guys don't appear to be the type of people that I'd allow to influence my listening habits.
Can an adult contemporary album really be album of the year?
I hope it's better than the Eagles. :thumbsup:
F50, I would tend to agree with you on it more than likely not album of the year. As much as I love Don and would hope it is successful, I don't see that happening in this day and age. There are just too many pop and country stars that will undoubtedly outsell him.
I, for one, though, can't wait to get it! Bring it on, Don! :pace:
Geez, FP, talk about a party pooper! Okay, I get it that you consider him a Henley fan 'cos he ignored the others (mainly Glenn in your case) so you don't rate him but can you not at least show some enthusiasm that at least one of the guys is bringing out new material? :eyebrow:Quote:
Originally Posted by Freypower
I couldn't agree more DD - all I've seen on facebook all day is people complaining about Don keeping his new songs for himself and not handing them over to the Eagles to release as their new album!Quote:
Originally Posted by DivineDon
Its been 15 years since "Inside Job" was released and 6 years since a "best of" was released so for once can't Henley fans have something to get excited over without all the complaining :-(
I, for one, can't wait for the album and now have to starting praying :pray: that he includes Europe in his promotional tour :thumbsup:
Well, I am very excited about the news (I thought I said that already, but it bears repeating)!! I do like it when any of the guys put out new music, but Timothy put out an album in 2011 (I think that's when it was), and Glenn and Joe in 2012, so it is very definitely Don's turn. I've been waiting for this album very patiently (:lie:) for a while now.
I really hope he gives more information at the concert tomorrow.
For the record, "this 'Steve Barnett' man" is the Chairman & CEO of Capitol Records. He got there because he knows success when he hears it. If he feels this way about Don's album, I'm hoping that means they'll support it and him more than some other experiences Don has had with record companies...
ETA: In regards to Don keeping these songs to himself and not making them 'Eagles' songs, I can agree with that to an extent. In my opinion, any of their solo songs sound better when performed by the Eagles. The mix of voices will always be better than hired back-ups. Yet I know it's important for all of them to maintain and add to their solo catalog. I certainly fully support Don putting these songs out solo, and as quickly as possible.
Sorry about not providing the blog link. I got it via Lefsetz's email newsletter and I didn't want to copy and paste. The blog solves things nicely, but I had forgotten about its existence, lol.
Timothy put out his album in 2009 - time flies!
For 5 years we've waited for Don to put out Cass County. It is his time indeed. I am incredibly excited to hear this album!! I see absolutely zero reason to be negative - unless the release date moves back again.
I expected a comment like this, but to be honest I will show some enthusiasm when the album is released. He has been 'bringing out new material' since I don't know when. This topic was started in 2009.Quote:
Originally Posted by DivineDon
I have no objection to Lefsetz being primarily a Henley fan but I did object to him referring to this as an Eagles album when it is no such thing. His style of writing irritates me too & it would do so no matter who he wrote about.
This is the Eagles album you’ve been waiting for.
But is anybody waiting for an Eagles LP?
I'm sorry but I find that inexcusable and totally misleading.
However, I had no problem with him keeping these songs for himself. He is perfectly entitled to do so.
Expando was 2009? Then it sounds like Timothy needs to get on the stick and put out another one!
I agree, FP. Regardless of his opinions, he should be smart enough to realize he loses credibility by calling it an Eagles album when it isn't. The last statement lessens his credibility even further. His tone smacks of the Lebowski line that journalists with little depth say ("I hate the f'n Eagles") in order to try and sound 'cool'.Quote:
Originally Posted by Freypower
I can't believe I'm defending Lefsetz but I believe, in this day and age, the acts that would put out an album and dominate the airwaves for several months just don't exist anymore. Albums come and go in a matter of weeks, if not days.Quote:
Originally Posted by Freypower
The Eagles last album, Long Road Out Of Eden, as much as I like it, ended up being recorded by Henley and Frey at two separate locations, burdened by compromise and a long period of productive inactivity.
LROOE really loosened the definition of an Eagles album. The gulf between LROOE material and solo Eagles material is negligible, the huge chasm is only in potential live audience.
I'm looking forward to a potential Henley media blitz to accompany Cass County's release. We haven't had one those for decades.
You can say that if you like. Certainly LROOE can sometimes sound like a collection of solo tracks. However LROOE is an Eagles album by virtue of the fact that all four members play & sing on it. Cass County is a Don Henley album. Describing it as an Eagles album, as I said, is wrong & misleading. How long it will stay in view is a completely different question which I am not prepared to answer.Quote:
Originally Posted by Funk 50
Was just wondering about Cass County - again!!! Is there any word that Kenny Rogers might be featuring on it given his past history with Don? I think it would be great and be almost like coming full circle. I saw a picture on FB of Don and Dolly and I heard rumours that Vince Gill and maybe Merle Haggard are on it so I was just thinking of Kenny as I heard him this morning on the radio. He has a great voice - I'm kinda surprised he hasn't duetted with Don since they go back such a long way - but maybe they have - I'm open to correction.
Actually, Kenny and Don have dueted together before - a song called Calling Me. I'd love to hear them work together again, though!
I just saw this on Facebook. Could Don really be putting out Cass County this year if he's doing this on June 11.
http://kticradio.com/abc_music-co/na...abcid35361850/
Thanks, Shun! I wonder what is meant by 'preview'?
Probably he's going to have some industry people and invite some people to come listen to his album.
I was looking at the schedule and after this Sunday, the guys are on a month break until July 7th. So Don can do some things for a month before they start back touring.
The CMA Music Festival is happening that week. The event is the all star week for country music. There are multiple free concerts that week at various stages around town. It's the "who's who" of country music that week. CMA hosts the country music radio stations at a large event there. It is very fan focused event too.
I don't care much for new country music, but I live in the south. This event is a very big deal in the country music industry. Sounds like the buzz is beginning.
I just happen to be in Nashville that day. I will try to find out more about this from friends. If you are from the south, everybody has a cousin that lives in Nashville.
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Originally Posted by shunlvswx
Just saw this on FB........can it be true???? I don't think Don would preview one note unless he was happy with it........sooooooo excited!!! Good news at last! :thumbsup:
P.S. thanks Soda for the info on Don and Kenny Rogers..I've never heard the song
Good news! Wonder what will happen if God forbid someone videos it & post it on youtube! We might have to wait another 5 years for Cass County because then it won't be new anymore.
I really wish he would lighten up on his online stance but it is his "property" so it is up to him.
While I am not nearly as old as Don I just learned to do periscope last week.
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Originally Posted by dcinga
That is too true. I'm from Georgia and I have several family members scattered around that area.
Anyway, I'm not a huge country fan either. I like the outlaw, southern rock type of the 70s/80s. However, being from Georgia, most everyone I know is a fan and I'm seeing alot of stuff about the upcoming CMA week on Facebook.
I hope that "previewing" means that he's made the album and is wanting feedback from people about it (musicians etc). Why is it that these guys seem to take a very long time doing things?
Oh my gosh - this is exciting news!!!! Perhaps the coming of Cass County is finally at hand!!!!
ETA: Hmmm, I could easily drive up to Nashville that day....
And I could drive down if I knew where to go or what was going on!Quote:
Originally Posted by sodascouts
I agree, it seems a preview would include a date and perhaps a tour announcement.
UMG is affiliated with the CMA event and they're affiliated with Capitol, so it all ties together quite nicely.
It's unclear from this snippet, but I suspect this is a preview party for the record company executives and the media. They sit around, sip champagne, and listen to the album; the execs fantasize about how much money they'll make from it as they kiss up to the media people there (this according to my cynical friend who works at Sony; I have no firsthand knowledge). Typically, the artist is there, but he doesn't necessarily perform. He may talk a bit about the album - song inspirations, anecdotes, stuff like that, to keep things entertaining. Perhaps some other people will be invited. The guest list is usually kept short, however.
There's no telling what the location will be... and who knows, I might be wrong, and this might be some other kind of event entirely. We'll have to keep our ears open.
When Joe previewed Analog Man at the Troubadour, it was filmed although I can't remember how and when I got to view it. Probably via his website. While I'm not expecting Don's Cass County preview to turn up on YouTube on the 12th June, he must have reassessed his stance on modern media, otherwise his record company are going to struggle to promote it.Quote:
Originally Posted by jms18222
Don Henley My ThanksgivingQuote:
an angry man can only get so far
Until he reconciles the way he thinks things ought to be with the way things are
Don's album still hasn't got a release date, despite him previewing it in a few days. One or two artists have just launched albums without going through the usual procedure, most memorably, another 70s icon, David Bowie.
I put this in the Grand Forks anticipation thread since it's an interview with Don about the Eagles and their HOTE documentary and tour. It's a good interview.
At the very end...Cass County will be out Mid-September!
http://www.inforum.com/variety/music...-forks-tonight
Assuming the mid-September date holds, that would make it Sept 8, 15, or 22.
Freaking finally!!!!!! I remembered a few months ago I think it was Jack when posted a year old article about Don putting out his new album in the fall. Even though the article was old, it looks like it could be true.
I'm looking forward to his new album. I just hope he comes near me. We don't ever get big names here in Mississippi.
I'm hoping for either the 8th or 15th for the release date. Either 6 days before my birthday or the day after because I'll have extra cash to buy albums with.
Now, please let this release month hold :pray:.
I thought about that a few days ago, that it seemed like it would work out that way! Perhaps Jack knew something? Since Chideo doesn't date the videos, he took advantage of it?Quote:
Originally Posted by shunlvswx
Can it really be true? Don't hold your breath!
Unlike before when he said 'in the fall' and 'October', this is actually in the hands of a record company now. So if it changes it has to do with marketing concerns, and will still be out soon. IMO.Quote:
Originally Posted by Brooke
I wonder when the best time, during a year, to release an album is? Everything has its peak season. I wonder if albums do, too?
September is still almost 3 months away. I would think that that would be enough time to market the album. No disrespect meant, but it's not a new record from of the pop people of today, so I wouldn't think that there would be alot money spent on marketing, but I could be wrong.
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Originally Posted by VAisForEagleLovers
Yeahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!:thumbsup:
By 'marketing' I meant a competitive album released from another label around the same timeframe. They may elect to wait a few weeks or so if that's the case. Those kinds of concerns rather than getting the word out.Quote:
Originally Posted by AlreadyGone95
Ah, I see. What label is Don on?Quote:
Originally Posted by VAisForEagleLovers