I love the band perry...
and how bout Zac brown band
SO when is this cd coing out???
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I love the band perry...
and how bout Zac brown band
SO when is this cd coing out???
Wait, is this going to be a country album? Is that for sure? I didn't know that.
Did Don say he was doing country???
Yes - it's a definite. He's said it many times. If you have time, you might want to go back and read this thread.
OK I went back into the thread. It looks like it started out that Don was working on TWO new solo albums. One country & one R&B...Quote:
Originally Posted by Koala
Then it turns into remakes of Eagles songs with country artists!
What about the other album?
Wonder if there will be any new material on the country album?
If he is just remaking all Eagles songs in country style, then, I am going to be very disappointed! That is NOT what I want to hear from Henley! Hasn't that already been done???Yeah
Also, if he's remaking Eagles songs, & not even writing any new material, what the heck is taking so long?
I don't want a "covers" album from Don. Haven't we had enough of these cover albums lately. :roll:
Now, I am a bit upset!:sigh: I don't really see Henley as the type to do "covers" Sorry, but I can't even see it.........Now I'm really confused.
The other album has been put on the backburner, apparently.
As for the upcoming country album, there will be some remade Eagles songs, some covers of songs by other country artists, and a few original songs - at least that's what we've been led to believe from the press so far.
If Don's gonna get that sucker out this year, I would think we should be hearing something about a release date very soon.
I'm not happy with the sound of this at all...who wants remade Eagles songs and covers by other artists? not meQuote:
Originally Posted by sodascouts
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Originally Posted by Topkat
If you don't like After Hours, which is a covers album, OK, but many others DO like it. As for Henley not being the 'type' to do covers, whatever that may mean, he sings covers often enough in his shows.
I have no problem with Henley doing covers. The problem I have is with him remaking Eagles songs, as was discussed earlier in the thread.
I also have a problem with him remaking Eagles songs. The Eagles songs are perfect as they are, they can't possibly be made any better! End of story!Quote:
Originally Posted by Freypower
When I say Don isn't the "type" to do cover songs, maybe that was the wrong term.... I mean that Don Henley is one of the best songwriters of this generation & for him to do an album of cover songs with no new material is just a shame!! I find it hard to believe that Don hasn't written anything since LROOE, so he must have SOME material he hasn't released yet.
Now, I'm really curious as to what is going to be on this album.
I could also have taken that attitude about Glenn. I chose to focus on how good the material was going to be as a showcase for his voice & his interpretation skills.Quote:
Originally Posted by Topkat
I hope he keeps the Eagles material to a minimum and spends most of the album on other country covers and his original songs. The idea of a "solo" Seven Bridges Road with various country singers standing in place of the other Eagles on the harmonies makes me cringe, but I keep telling myself that I need to listen to the album before making judgments.
Just getting caught up here. I probably shouldn't even give my opinion because, as I've already said, I most likely won't buy this country album anyways even tho it is Don. But I have to ask, what is he thinking when deciding to remake Eagles songs? Huh? I get that they put them in their solo shows but to actually rerecord them for an album seems a bit over the top. There isn't enough other country songs out there that he could do.
I'm still awaiting patiently for the soul album. I really think Don's voice just screams soul music. My opinion, of course.
FP
Glenn's album was different, as it focused on oldies & it had a theme. To add new material to that would have just been taking it off track, so I don't blame him for keeping the oldies remake theme & not putting new songs on it.Quote:
I could also have taken that attitude about Glenn. I chose to focus on how good the material was going to be as a showcase for his voice & his interpretation skills.
With Don, I guess he's going for a country theme, but I don't know what that's all about, so I guess we'll see what it is when he releases it.
I'm with TBF, I may just wait for Don's soul album, as I am not really a country music fan anyway!
Glenn does have one original song on After Hours - the title track - and I'd like for him to put out more, but I can understand why he didn't for that particular album. However, in the future, I hope he gives us some more of his own material. He and Don Henley are on par with any of the songwriters they're covering.
Don has done some country-flavored material before and done well with it. There's the obvious country-rock from the Eagles that he's done and the country duets with the likes of Reba and Trisha Yearwood, but in addition to that, you can find a bit of country in his solo work. There's "You're Not Drinking Enough" (the most country song he's ever done solo, IMHO), "Talking to the Moon" (my personal fave), "You Better Hang Up", "Long Way Home," and "Lilah" for instance, plus the only song he ever wrote alone: "A Month of Sundays." ("For My Wedding" was marketed as country, but I think it's more of a generic slow song.) I imagine the new material will be along those lines.
Soda, Yes, I forgot that "After Hours' is new, but I didn't get this album because I'm just not into these old songs. It's just not my thing.
As for Don, yes, your right the songs you mention are pretty country. I like Don with more of the R&B style, but I guess I'll wait to see what he puts out there on the new album before I judge it! Right now, we don't know when, but hopefully soon. Maybe he will get it out by Christmas. That would be a nice gift for any Henley fan!:spin:
The song After Hours was written in 1984.Quote:
Originally Posted by Topkat
I dont' wish to get off track but it seems a shame that you apparently pre-judged the After Hours album without even listening to it. They are old songs but they are new interpretations - with Glenn's voice. If even that holds no interest for you then there is nothing else to say, I suppose.
FP, I did hear the album, but like I said I am just not into this music, even if Glenn is singing it. He does a fine job with the songs, but I'm not in love with it.Quote:
Originally Posted by Freypower
That is fair enough, TK. And as far as prejudging forthcoming releases, don't we do that all the time on this board? I think many of us have speculated and prejudged all of the guys albums just as we have also been doing with the upcoming DVDs and Eagles musical.
I disagree, I'm afraid. I may speculate, but I don't believe I can prejudge. How is that possible?Quote:
Originally Posted by Ive always been a dreamer
I for one am completely happy that he's releasing an album of country music!! While I am unsure about covers of things like Seven Bridges Road, I expect I will simply love this album. My second favorite voice singing songs I'll probably love. Without sequins and fringes. I'm looking forward to the album and the tour. :nod:
Seriously? It happens all the time on this board. You don't have to go any further than this thread to read many of us prejudging Don's new album. But, in my opinion, it's certainly no big deal and nothing really wrong with it. It's just something we fans do. :shrug:Quote:
Originally Posted by Freypower
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Originally Posted by VAisForEagleLovers
Me too! I have no doubt that I'll love it -- I just wish it'd come out already! Patience may be virtue, but it's not one of mine.
I'll buy whatever Don puts out...but I'm with you TBF...would much rather hear him doing soul...Quote:
Originally Posted by TimothyBFan
I was thinking that I got Mom After Hours for Mother's Day, Don's new CD would be perfect for her birthday. :huh: Maybe she'll get it as a stocking stuffer. (Her birthday is the end of this month).Quote:
Originally Posted by Henley Honey
I don't mind that he's doing some country songs, but remaking Eagles songs is another story. Why would he want to do that? I don't get it at all and I won't buy that. I love all the Eagles songs as they are, no need for remaking!
You know, I really can't even listen to the Uncommon Thread album. I don't want to hear anyone sing those songs except the Eagles. But that's just me. :shrug:
Hey I'm with HH.
I have no patience....just put it out all ready so I can hear and buy it . Dont care who he sings with and what it is ...I will buy it
tt
I am so ready for this album to come out! I am a country fan and I can imagine Don doing some beautiful country songs. I actually don't have a problem with him (or any of the guys) remaking Eagles songs. They won't necessarily be better, or even try to be, they will just be different. Artists do it all the time. For some people it's almost sacrilege... but I don't see it that way. The original song will always exist, no matter how you cover it! Sometimes it's good to branch out and try old things in a new way. I'm sure he will be very respectful of the chosen tracks - after all, he was involved in the writing of them and has sung them more times than he cares to remember! They are his babies, as well as ours. ;)
Can I add Lyle Lovett's name to the list? If he and Don did something together, I would probably explode with excitement! Love his voice and his style of music. I can totally hear Don covering a Lyle song like "Don't You Think I Feel It Too" or "Loretta", although I have the feeling he is going to go further back to the classics, like Merle and George (which I'm just as happy about!)
As I've mentioned before, I heard him do a live cover of Emmylou Harris's "Too Far Gone" and it was one of the most gorgeous things I've ever heard. I keep hoping that song will be included on this album.
so agree.Quote:
Originally Posted by Tiffanny Twisted
At the Santa Barbara Bowl last year Don & Emmylou sang 'Too far gone' together. That should be on the album. At the time I wished they'd sang 'Love Hurts' but maybe she wouldn't want to sing it with anyone else after the amazing version she did with Gram Parsons.Quote:
Originally Posted by Troubadour
Anxiously awaiting Don's new album. And I don't mind it if he redoes some Eagles songs. I'm sure whatever he does will be great.
I agree, Sara, waiting patiently...
or not so patiently!Quote:
Originally Posted by VAisForEagleLovers
I wonder what is taking him so long. He hasn't been doing any solo touring and the Eagles are not doing very many shows either.
Don's busy, stop rushing him!! The other night he did 2 shows in 1 night, then off to Vegas for another show. Don is a perfectionist, so it ain't coming out until it's PERFECT! :dizzy:
If by PERFECT you mean when he thinks it's perfect, I'll probably be dead by then! Perhaps my heirs will purchase a copy in my memory...Quote:
Originally Posted by Topkat
Rushing him? You must be joking. This thread was started three years ago.Quote:
Originally Posted by Topkat
His bandmates have been busy too but they've put out albums. He's only done a handful of shows this year, even if two or three of them were booked close together. Sorry, he's not getting a pass from me although it's not as if he needs one lol.
Anyway if he's waiting for it to be perfect, let's all give up hope right now because that day will never come.
I'm not trying to be a whiner, it's just I'm impatient!
I can see Don redoing things a million times...I just think that's the way he is, & I think the older he gets the worse he gets with this stuff.
That album may never come out at this rate. So far we have no date or even a clue to the date, so don't hold your breath....When he's ready, he'll let us know...:fear:
Yeah - it does make you want to scratch your head. We know he's been working on it this year, but it's, obviously, going at a snail's pace. Maybe he has been focusing more on his family lately. But, the bottom line is we ain't gonna get anything until he's ready. Henley time can be excrutiating, can't it! :shock:Quote:
Originally Posted by Houston Debutante
I thought I had read on here that Don commented that the album is actually finished, but he doesn't have a deal with a record label to release it...
I would love to get my hands on it!
Maybe he could release it himself. I've heard of other artists doing that although I don't know much about what that would entail.