yes it does. i noticed he's not as animated and bright eyed as he usually is. with understandable reasons. this all seems so surreal.Quote:
Originally Posted by AlreadyGone95
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yes it does. i noticed he's not as animated and bright eyed as he usually is. with understandable reasons. this all seems so surreal.Quote:
Originally Posted by AlreadyGone95
I honestly did not know if I even wanted to continue performing our Eagles trbitue for at least a while. I feel like I've lost a close friend, and being paid to play his music so soon after his passing seemed distasteful to me.Quote:
Originally Posted by secret squirrel
Then I had a very vivid dream Monday night, a young Glenn and Don were sitting at a table in a small bar where I was playing an acoustic solo show. They were laughing and working out the details of a song they were writing together. I don't remember much more than that except it ended with them tossing me a sheet of paper and saying, "why don't you add that to your set list?" or something like that.
I took that to be Glenn's way of saying, "keep playing, keep the music and the love alive out there, celebrate my life with people who love me and my music." As a band, we decided to go ahead and play and provide an event where people could mourn but also celebrate together the contributions of this great man to our collective life experience.
I shared some of that as we paid special tribute to Glenn in a concert last night, and the response was phenomenal. I wanted to sing "It's Your World Now," but I could not get through it. Just reading the words makes me cry all over again. Instead, I just shared all I had about how each of his songs affected me through the years, and encouraged the audience to sing along on their favorites. Their singing on the chorus to Lyin's Eyes was so loud I didn't even have to sing myself. Which was a good thing, because I was way too choked up to get more than a squeak out. In fact, I choked up several times throughout the night......singing James Dean (too fast to live, too young to die, bye bye), Peacful Easy Feeling, Already Gone, etc. So many memories.
Greg
I think a second thread to capture all of the tributes to Glenn is a great idea.
It has been apparent to me this week that those who have known and worked with him for many decades are all making a valiant effort to describe him as whip smart, fun, kind, a fantastic musician, fully in charge of the band, etc...these tributes are completely drowning out any negative perceptions of Glenn. I especially liked Cameron Crowe's tribute, but all of the writings have the same themes, over and over, and I think compiling all of them will present a fantastic picture of who Glenn really was - for posterity.
The descriptions of Glenn in Felder's book do not stand up against the tidal swell of genuine reflections on Glenn by those respected luminaries who knew him. It is important that his children have this thread, with all tributes in one place.
ETA: Sorry, Greg, just saw your post above. Thank you for telling us of your experience, and for playing the songs.
It sounds like a lovely tribute, Greg. Good for you.
Yes, it does seem surreal. I keep hoping that it's just a horrible nightmare, and I'll wake up soon, but I know that it's reality.Quote:
Originally Posted by SilverAcidRayne
We've been talking about how Don must be feeling, but what about Joe? He and Glenn were very close, too. Glenn helped to save Joe's life by pushing to get sober for a reunited Eagles.
Greg, most of us who are just fans can barely talk listening to Glenn's music. I can't imagine getting up on stage, playing and singing it.
I open up Pandora. This automatically plays. :weep:
Can someone either post it, or give a link. I can't seem to find on either site. TIAQuote:
Originally Posted by AlreadyGone95
I'll put it in the new thread.
IMHO the best way to honor Glenn is to keep doing what you were doing. You could do no greater honor to Glenn by playing & performing his music. Yes it is sad for all of us but he is up there looking down at us & smiling.
Have any details of his funeral been released?
Its great seeing all these posts of people feeling as blue as I do, been emailing my mum some thoughts on why his music and his death affects me and she get's it. I feel Glenn is so misunderstood, on Monday Night after a long day I got the news I thought there was a plus side that he would get the appreciation he deserved, he seemed to be too easily underestimated as were the band but I always saw Glenn as the single most underrated singer in Classic Rock. All the posts list him just as a guitarist in the main headlines, which he was but it takes away abit form the fact he sang and wrote more songs than the others. Heneley's tribute about being the engine of the band was right on the money, it's shame all these top ten and top five lists are still mostly his big hit singles rather than rediscovering the other album cuts, surprised there hasn't been a solo top 10. If there was I would probably have it this way;
1.The one you love
2. Part of you Part of me
3. Let's Go Home
4. Lover's Moon
5. Sexy Girl
6. Smuggler's Blues
7. Let's Pretend we're Still in Love
8. Some Kind of Blue
9. I got Love
10. That Girl
Ah well just gripes sorry to be negative, today is the first day I feel more happy hearing his music, losing that sullen feeling, read a few good articles about people who knew as opposed to all the backhanded criticisms some of these obituary articles are.
Got a whole bunch of Glenn song title to describe my feelings now as well;
I'm Some Kind of Blue without Glenn
Keep on singing for the sake of a song after Glenn is gone etc.
Thanks, Soda. I delivered the "Plaintiff" line (with proper acknowledgement of course) as close to his deadpan delivery as I could, and of course the audience erupted in laughter. I told them that was exactly what Glenn wanted to hear right now. We've all been crying a bunch, which is understandable and appropriate, but I think it warms his heart to know he's still bringing joy to his fans through his music and humor.Quote:
Originally Posted by sodascouts
It will take time for many of you to get to that point, but the sooner you can listen to his music with a smile on your face, the sooner healing will begin. It may be a smile through tears (like when I watched that video of him calling a baseball game with Vin Scully with such boyish excitement and enthusiasm, thanks for posting that!), but that's part of the process.
BTW this thread is amazing. Thanks for providing the forum for our collective grief and celebration. :-)
I haven't seen anything yet about a funeral.Quote:
Originally Posted by jms18222
I just read what Bernie said. I love it. I like his way of saying things - not overly sentimental, but still enormous respect for Glenn. I almost cried when I read about Glenn giving him a hug and saying "This isn't the end" (or something like that) and then giving him another hug.
I'm also glad that he talked about Most Of Us Are Sad, because song is so beautiful, and yet never mentioned except here.
I went ahead and changed the thread title. I hope it makes people feel a bit better. It's hard to know what to do.
The hugs and "this isn't the end" is what I thought of when I said that some tissues might be needed. I know that I cried last night when I read it.Quote:
Originally Posted by chaim
It's not just what happened later that makes it so moving for me. It was also an extremely sweet thing to do/say to a person who hasn't been in the band for decades. It kind of makes me smile (because of the sweet words) and cry (because it was the end) at the same time.Quote:
Originally Posted by AlreadyGone95
This article was in the Daily Mail - the writer was obviously a big fan so its nice to get a perspective from someone who understands what the fans are going through.
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz...le-mortal.html
When I heard that Glenn had passed away I didn't want to believe it. The Eagles have been my favorite band for the past 42 years, since I was 12 years old. Over the years I have seen over 40 Eagles shows (either the band or individually), and it has been 2 years since I've seen the band so I was planning on getting in another Eagles concert this year for sure, I needed another fix! I just assumed they'd be touring. But now this....it means the Eagles as a band have come to an end. I was thinking to myself, if only they could have gone on a few more years....but after hearing about Glenn's physical challenges....I'm thinking to myself, how lucky and grateful we all should be that they were able to go on as long as they did. I have a newfound respect for Glenn. May he rest in peace.
Haskell Wexler filmed the Maryland concert?! Dang. One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest, Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf, etc.Quote:
Originally Posted by UndertheWire
Kudos for finding that out, UtW. Imagine being so big time that you hire an Oscar-winning cinematographer to film your band in concert, and then you forget about the film existing for years and years.
I'm surprised the Eagles don't have an archivist. Lesser artists do.
Back on topic now, sorry.
Thanks for that encouragement. I looked up more than once last night thinking that exact thing.Quote:
Originally Posted by jms18222
That was very nicely written but he over-emphasizes the age thing, the nostalgia factor. I was a child in the seventies, so obviously I'm not listening to the music to reminisce about how great life was when I was six.Quote:
Originally Posted by DivineDon
Some of the most passionate fans on this board weren't even born back then, so the writer is coming from his own (rather narrow) perspective.
Just my tuppence.
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Originally Posted by NightMistBlue
I gotta agree. I'm 20. I have no nostalgia to associate with the 70s, or most anything prior to 2000. It's the music, for me. It what I like, plain and simple. I hate when people assume that us young folk don't care about "old" music, or if we do, it's to be "cool". (It's cool to like The Beatles, Pink Floyd, Zeppelin etc if you're my age). It's never been like that for me.
While I agree with this, particularly the part about how underrated he was as a singer, it's something we on The Border can possibly deal with in another thread about his legacy. I still don't know what I think about Rolling Stone giving a list of his 20 finest songs, a couple of which he didn't sing lead on.Quote:
Originally Posted by OntheBorder74
The only problem with Gone But Not Forgotten is it instantly remeinded me of Neil Young's My My, Hey, Hey, which of course also says 'it's better to burn out than it is to rust'. I think In Memoriam would have been more straightforward, however I bow to the decision.
Thank you for this, Woodstock! I'm a few years older than you and haven't had the opportunity to see them nearly this many times, but my love of the band and Glenn is no less! Your last words here sum up how I feel so well!Quote:
Originally Posted by Woodstock
I enjoyed OTB74's post including the list. I know for me my mind has been constantly spinning this week thinking about all things Glenn and random things to share, which I will at some point.
And, Greg, bless you for getting through your show. I don't know how you managed, but I admire your courage. It was probably very cathartic for both you and your audience.
I am very anxious to hear about the memorial service being planned for Glenn as well. If it is a public service, I am definitely planning to go.
As I got into my car I hear the DJ saying , " WLS Chicago remembers Glenn Frey. ". Then they played Take It Easy.. I could only think about Glenn in the early 70s, so young and carefree whole life ahead of him. He did it, he lived the dream. I think this is the most I've cried even though all week I've been walking around like a zombie and unable to concentrate on anything else . through my sadness I am so happy that he was able to achieve everything he had set out to do and more .
ETA: I changed the station afterwards and heard Jimmy Buffett who I thought gave a lovely tribute to Glenn. Then I heard Still the Same by Bob Seger. If that song truly was about Glenn I have to say I never got the sour feel that some people did... To me it was always a casual see you later buddy, until next time, we don't have to have some dramatic goodbye. my ride home ended on the original station and they were playing Tequila Sunrise... said they would be honoring the music of Glenn Frey in the Eagles all weekend. To say the least it was a therapeutic drive home .
I was excited about this too because I own his records only on vinyl and it's obviously nice to have portable versions of it!Quote:
Originally Posted by AlreadyGone95
I'm sorry to hear that other people are having such a hard time with this too. It certainly helps if you have someone supportive in your life, but if not these online communities are helping tremendously to let us all know we are not alone. My fiance and friends are supportive but at the same time don't really get it, and I'm sure are getting really tired of hearing me talk about it and be sad about it.
Glad you're okay, Soda!
I haven't been very functional or productive at all. I'm having a hard time focusing on anything other than watching videos and reading articles about it.
I haven't even wanted to hang out with friends right now because I just want to mourn in my own way watching videos and listening to music while having a drink to relax. I know it's sad, but it's comforting and in some ways makes me happy.
I'm the same way Tiffany!!! I've been wanting to listen to Glenn and the Eagles soooo much that I'm having major withdrawls at work!!! Crying and mourning!! Glenn means the world to me and a part of me for sure!! Love him soo much!!
I'm still in the middle of reading this topic and have gained a lot of comfort from the fact that other people love the band as much as I do and are feeling the same things I am. I recently joined the forum and have loved the Eagles since I don't even know when. I think I heard either "Witchy Woman" or "One of These Nights" on a road trip to South Carolina with my mom in 2009.
It's only January 22nd and Glenn's death still hurts me a lot. I heard about it by browsing Facebook on my phone when I saw something on my feed about Glenn's passing. The first article I read was by TMZ so I was hoping and praying it was a hoax. When I found out it was all too painfully true I started crying so much. From everything I've read it sounded like he must have been suffering a lot near the end of his life and although I miss him I'm glad he's no longer in any pain. The first time I saw the Eagles was July 16, 2013 in Philadelphia. Never in a million years would I have imagined that the first time I would ever see the band live would turn out to be the last time.
all I can think of is how horrible Christmas was for Glenn and his family
At least Glenn is in another place where he doesn't hurt anymore!!!! I will miss him soo much and his music is awesome!!! Love Glenn like no one else!!
Just discovered HOTE is on Netflix. Debating on whether to watch it or not though I did add it to my list...
I'm just scrolling thru pictures of the band. Maybe trying to grasp everything. But what I keep coming back to is that they just don't look right without Glenn. And every time I try to picture that it's like a kick to the stomach. The Eagles weren't like any other band that can easily go on without a main member. I'm sure he would want that. But it's not possible.
I know exactly what you mean by this. My parents both liked the Eagles back in the 1970s, but my own love for the band was self-initiated. In summer 2013, I got out and listened to their old CD copy of Hotel California and loved it, they had OOTN too and then I went and listened to all the others. As someone born in 1994, there was no nostalgia in it for me, same with Floyd, Zeppelin, Fleetwood Mac etc. To me, the 1960s-70s were a golden age for rock 'n' roll and to be honest I think that music now simply cannot match the depth and variety of talent of that era (not that it couldn't do so in the future, I just feel the field is a bit weak now).Quote:
Originally Posted by AlreadyGone95
Greg, well done on playing your show. I can only imagine how difficult it would have been to keep it together while playing, but I think you'll have probably helped quite a lot of people come to terms with this news. As Glenn himself once said, 'Music is medicine for the soul. It can't hurt, it can only help'.
Regarding the thread title, I think it's a good choice myself. I can understand why it could be associated with Neil Young's lyrics from My My, Hey Hey, but, as the band addressed in the documentary... burning out is overrated. I mean Neil himself certainly hasn't burnt out (if anything, he's faded away, at least from the public consciousness), so I don't think there's an issue.
I thought Lefsetz's piece meant well. Perhaps he overplayed the nostalgia part of it but sometimes I think he isn't overplaying how disliked the band was....every forum I'm on there is always someone putting down the band and quoting that stupid quote from The Big Lebowski....
That said, the fans the band does have are probably the best fans to have - passionate, loyal, and multi-generational.
To say they were in any way a band for people from the 70s to remember the 70s sells them short. Yes they were the soundtrack to many people's lives from that time frame, but they can be just as easily the soundtrack to my life in 2016.
I really like Bob Lefsetz (partially because he calls it like it is when it comes to his dislike for Taylor Swift, who I can't stand lol).
I just think he had a viewpoint that isn't 100 percent accurate in this case, or is perhaps close-minded.
Joe's comment was beautiful, as was Bernie's and both Don's. Not sure if TBS has commented yet.
Well, I was born in 1977 and discovered the band in the late 80's or early 90's. So you can count me out too when it comes to the nostalgia thing.
I was born the year the guys broke up. I was 5 months old.
Not a lot of bands or singers who've been around for 20, 30, 40 or 50 years can get younger fans. The Eagles did. Their popularity never died eveb when they weren't together those 14 years.
I was 14 when the guys got back together in 1994. I was starting broaden my musical taste back in 1994. I remembered seeing HFO on tv maybe a year or two later. I don't remember. I wasn't a full fan yet, but I started to listen to their music. I stopped for a while, but I had their songs on mp3 player. Mostly songs I heard on the radio. I became a big fan when the History of The Eagles came out.
Their probably not that many people my age and under who have heard of the Eagles unless your parents played their music when they were young or bumped into their music like I did.
I was born in 76, and probably heard of the Eagles in the mid 80's. I loved "The Heat is On" and "Boys of Summer". Those were big hits when I was on the school bus, listening to the radio.
I got Greatest Hits 71-75 in the early 90's, so I was getting more familiar with them. Loved Glenn's leads. When they got back together in 94, they really weren't on my radar that much. I guess in the summer of 94 VH1 did a re-broadcast of HFO, and showed all of the "South of Sunset" shows, along with "Don Kirshner's Rock Concert" as part of the Eagles Family Tree stuff they were doing. I fell in love with their music during this time. Bought all their cassettes, listened to them repeatedly. The concert in my area was already sold out at this point, but.....due to Glenn's stomach issues they cancelled twice and the venue was accepting returns. For Christmas 94' my parents got me and my brother tickets for the rescheduled Jan. 95 concert. The greatest concert ever. I have since bought everything Eagles or solo member (particularly Don and Glenn) stuff that I could get my hands on.
Glenn was my favorite vocally, probably because of Heat is On, and Smuggler's Blues from before the Eagles......and Already Gone is still my absolute fav. song of theirs.
I was born in 75. my jam when growing up was the heat is on. because I loved Beverly Hills Cop. you belong to the city.... then of course Henley. I actually didn't know much about the eagles until a few years later. but I was still a kid. now I adore them because i'm a huge harmony fan. I love harmonies and these boys were beautiful. the soundtrack of the 70s indeed.
Just heard New York Minute. Recent events give the song a whole new chill.