So very sad that Glenn has passed away.
I like to think that when he got to the other side, Glenn picked up a guitar, told the 'plaintiff ' joke, then started to strum the first bars of Lyin' eyes.
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So very sad that Glenn has passed away.
I like to think that when he got to the other side, Glenn picked up a guitar, told the 'plaintiff ' joke, then started to strum the first bars of Lyin' eyes.
Not silly at all, Soda! Never been much of a skeptic when it comes to these things. Through your dreams, you and HB shared special connections with Glenn, and thank you for sharing them with the rest of us.Quote:
Originally Posted by sodascouts
I don't want to do much of anything. I loved all the others but this one I think broke me.Quote:
Originally Posted by sodascouts
It interesting the way a person you've never met can have such an effect you. For as long as I can recall, Lyin' Eye's has been in my top 10 favorite songs of all time. The Eagles really are the soundtrack of my life. I loved them before I "knew" them. As a kid, I clearly remember hearing The One You Love on the radio and waiting for it to play again. (Just now realizing both songs have to do with loving someone you aren't with- hmmm- interesting) I didn't know that was Glenn until years later, heck, at that time, I didn't even know Glenn was an Eagle. My friend/co-worker walked in today saw me and started crying. She is also a fan of the Eagles. She was playing Glenn's performance of Desperado from Letterman on her phone. We talked about the end of an era. It hurts our hearts to come to terms with his passing. My own sadness pales in comparison to those who know or have connected with him on a different level. If I'm sad, they are devastated. I can't imagine the countless people who cried themselves to sleep last night and woke with tears this morning. Glenn touched people through his music. Thankfully, we have that to hold on to.
Years ago, when I first found this site, there was fear put into me that "this could be the last time the Eagle's tour". I quickly bought a ticket to see them in Chicago. Then a few years later, they came back and I had to see them again, because the fear they may not tour again, this really could be it. Last time they were here, I skipped the show, thinking, these guys are never going to retire, I'll catch them next time. Ah, hindsight.
So many lyrics have been posted here and elsewhere that can apply to Glenn's passing. My Man, It's Your World Now... fitting and sad. Don said it best (doesn't he always), "It will be very strange going forward in a world without him in it." Yes Don, it will. I've felt these guys would be rocking well into their 80's... and given the chance, I believe Glenn would have.
please feel free to move this to a section that sees it fit. but I found this and I thought you guys would want to read it.
http://ultimateclassicrock.com/irvin...death-comment/
I really hope the memorial will be shown like Micheal Jacksons and hope that Randy and Felder will join Don,Joe Timothy and Bernie nothing could make Glenn happier then seeing all of his brothers pay tribute to him.
my above comment got chopped off cause of the site issues. but I had said that I didn't wanna do much of anything. I'm still broken over this. I loved the other ones who left us but this one really hit me. and I think this will be one hell of a memorial. I'm pretty sure they will all be there.
You rarely see Gene Simmons this emotional. And it's so great what he speaks about Glenn here - what Glenn did when KISS was inducted to the HOF.
http://www.snappytv.com/tc/1267462
From Romeo & Juliet.Quote:
Originally Posted by carol7lynn
Also
'Now cracks a noble heart. Goodnight, sweet prince
And flights of angels sing thee to thy rest'.
(Hamlet)
And more brutally, though I will omit the two lines just before it:
'Thou'llt come no more,
Never, never, never, never, never'.
(King Lear)
I wish to thank each & every one of you for the sentiments you have expressed here.
One of the best Eagles songs.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pqtTrxX-cfE
I have only posted on here a few times but have been a lurker for years, pretty much every day. I have never met any of you, and I never met Glenn, but I definitely have always felt I was among kindred spirits. I am so sad and feel like a part of me is gone, as the Eagles music and Glenn's music in particular have been such a comfort to my soul for so long. (Music is an amazing thing.) I can't begin to imagine what Glenn's family and friends have been through for the past few months and hopefully it will be of some comfort to them that the suffering is over. I honestly feel a bit silly that the death of someone whom I didn't even know is affecting me so, but - it is.
Thanks to all of you out there who have provided me with stories, trivia, laughs and now cries. Rest easy Glenn.
I feel exactly the same.Quote:
Originally Posted by sodascouts
I suppose I should write something about how I felt yesterday. I was on Facebook at 9 am my time & it was literally the first thing I saw. I froze & became numb. It did not help that the photo they used I don't believe I had ever seen.
I was able to interact with some of my FB friends (thanks to you all & also to those of you who have left comments since, which I haven't yet read. At first I could do nothing. I shared the post. Then I changed my profile photo & wallpaper. Then I posted a couple of very personal memories, from 2011 & 2013, & so it went on. When Rosalind (who is on school holidays) got up I showed her the post & she comforted me. Then Mike rang up. Not much was said. My voice shook, but I stayed calm.
And that's it. I have not shed one tear. Not one. It seems that I can't. I am dreading when the floodgates open & I do cry. But I looked at myself in the mirror & I seem to have aged ten years.
As for the actual details it saddens me even more that he went into hospital in October, spent his birthday & Christmas there, and never came out. I hope he has gone 'far beyond the pain' now. I hope he's at peace.
Of the musicans who have paid tribute the one which surprised me most was David Coverdale - I will have to tell Mike about that. I am grateful that Don Felder made a statement.
For what he did for me & my own boundless gratitude I still have no words, except that some of my thoughts were basic - we will never hear him sing again. There will be no more photos of him.
To Nancy, I want you to know that I share your pain & I know how you feel. I will always be here for you & I must thank you for everything you have done for the Border, for me, for the band & for Glenn.
One more thing: I changed the signature, but not the avatar, because it's so vibrant... and full of life.
Randy has spoken to the NY Daily News, saying among other things, "I couldn't believe he went so quick. When I heard yesterday, I started crying for a long time. You're like brothers in a band like that. Sometimes we got in arguments, but it was like a marriage, we all loved each other. I sure will miss the guy. He was really fun."
Whole article here: http://www.nydailynews.com/entertain...2052?cid=bitly
I broke down in class today. One of the students knew I was a fan (they have no idea how deep it goes because I don't talk about it) and asked "Did you hear about Glenn Frey?" My face crumpled up and the tears flowed. Luckily I got it under control after about a minute but today has been a hard, hard day for many of us.
This world will never be the same now that we have lost Glenn.
Randy hit the nail on the head there I think, that's pretty similar to the thoughts that went through my mind when I first heard. Absolutely lovely to hear that from him so thanks for posting the link, NMB.
It is such a shame that Glenn was not able to receive the Kennedy Center Honors Award. My thoughts are with his family now and of course also with the current and former Eagles members.
I think I've just been kind of stunned by it all. I find tears in my eyes, but I try to ignore them. I'm so sorry Glenn went through such a bad time. And to find out, finally, that he didn't even have the surgery! I so wish they had let us know SOMETHING! It's such a shock. We all thought that no news was good news and that wasn't correct at all! He was very sick and ill all this time! I still wonder how they kept it all so very quiet. It's awful that he got so sick so quickly.
And now, the honors event. They wanted to wait til he recovered so they all could be there. He won't be there.
Oh Glenn, we will all miss you so much. Gone way too young. RIP and thank you so much for being a part of the soundtrack of my life. Your music lives on.
ETA: Great to hear from Randy too.
You were the first person I thought of.Quote:
Originally Posted by sodascouts
I had just got done working and was home alone when I had a notification I had been tagged in FB. Brought it up and when I saw what it was, I started shaking and sank into a chair. My first thought was that it was a hoax and I had to Google it. At that point there wasn't much other than the link I had been tagged in. So I attempted to bring up The Border but it wouldn't come up. That's when I sent Nancy the text, but by your response, I wasn't sure if you had heard yet and that really worried me. I'm sorry about that.
When hubby walked in the door 10 minutes later & saw me, he asked what was wrong. When I told him, he just looked at me then said he needed to sit down for a minute and process that. I've made them such a huge part of our lives the last 29 years, he's feeling the loss also.
It's still very overwhelming and I'm not even sure I've completely processed it all yet. Like Dreamer said, I've lost my Mom, my Dad & my brother just a few months ago and this feels as if I've kind of lost another family member. I feel funny saying that to others but I know you all understand.
Even tho I haven't posted up till yesterday for a very long time, I do check in periodically and feel a real kinship with so many of you. I knew that this is where I needed to come once it started sinking in. Again, like I said yesterday, I'm keeping many of you in my thoughts because I know how this must be so hard for you. Nancy, Julie, Kay, Verna, Lisa, Monique, Brooke and several others-- if you just need an ear to listen to, I'm only a IM or FB message away.
I've always loved their music. and I became a huge fan just recently. I tried to listen to my Eagles Spotify playlist and I couldn't. Felder has posted some pics. it's like i'm trying to not believe its true. but it's truly a stab in the heart. I will miss him terribly.
Same exact thoughts. My husband said, "Glenn Frey died". No way, this is a hoax, or so I had hoped. :sad:Quote:
Originally Posted by TimothyBFan
David Bowie got a dedicated limited engagement Sirius channel last week (30, the Loft), well deserved. I really hope they do something for Glenn this week. I want to write in to request it
My first thought was of Cindy and the kids...then I thought...the Eagles are no more...they now live only in my memory and my heart...I'm having a hard time looking at all the tributes on social media...too painful...I start crying...still don't want to believe it's true...
PS...Thanks for the Birthday wishes yesterday...I think I might change my birthdate from now on...lol
Reading this part of your post has made me realize that it definitely is real. :weep:. All day I've had the thoughts of "I just dreamed it".Quote:
Originally Posted by Freypower
I'm trying to go about my normal life, but it's very hard. Trying to keep my anguish to myself and within myself.
As I said last night, my heart goes out to Glenn's family and friends, and us fans.
A dear friend sent me the sweetest message: "May he forever soar."
I wanted to come stop by with you all. I'm utterly devastated by the news of Glenn's passing. I had a news alert yesterday on my phone and rang my sister straightaway. Then contacted my Mum. Then thought of all the wonderful friends I've made because of Eagles music. I feel bereft. Not least because it's coming up to a year since we lost my Dad who was a major musical influence. In fact the first Eagles show I saw (at Twickenham) was with my parents (though we were all doted about the first four rows depending on whom we wanted to be close to).
Sending my love and condolences to all xx
Beautiful tribute to Glenn from Keith Urban with a short cover of TIE
https://www.facebook.com/keithurban/...nch_main_video
I know how you feel. Yesterday was my birthday too.Quote:
Originally Posted by zeldabjr
It was interesting to hear the new tour would have been called Pigs Are Gonna Fly and that Randy was going to attend the Kennedy Centre Honors.
ESPN is doing a tribute to Glenn then I am going to re-watch History again.
This has upset me so much - I have found myself playing one of my favourite solo tracks by Glenn all day...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7sMIPGHNyNs
I'm still numb. I can't believe we'll never hear those amazing harmonies again :weep:
I feel so sorry for you guys who particularly loved Glenn - I know how hard it is cos I feel the same about Don. I keep thinking about him and the other guys but Don was there with Glenn from the start. ..it's devastating.
We need The Border to keep us going - I couldn't get on all day and felt bereft
Rita Wilson posted a lovely tweet in tribute to Glenn - 'It may be raining but there's a rainbow above you. ' sweet :smile:
This is so awful, Glenn dead, the Eagles done forever, I can't believe it's happening. I didn't even know he was sick!
So shocked and sad. I don't know what to say except this all feels so wrong.
RIP Glenn.
Thank you all for being here to share the sadness over the loss of Glenn and the end of the Eagles. Thank you, Soda, for creating this place for us to share happier memories, and excitement for upcoming shows, etc. It is hard to believe Glenn is gone, but it is sad to know he was in pain for so long, and hospitalized for such a long time at the end of his life. We did get a very long farewell tour, though we did not know it, and it was a wonderful gift from Glenn and the rest of the Eagles. Regardless, it isn't any easier to accept the sad news.
I'm sitting here reading this thread from start to finish with tears streaming down my face while the muscles in my throat tighten with a terrible ache & I can hardly breath. I'm still hoping that this is a hoax, but I know it's all to true! :weep::weep::weep:
I didn't find out until late last evening when I was getting into bed & decided to take a quick look at my emails before I went to sleep. I read a Google alert & it felt like my heart stopped abruptly. Of course, as with many others, the first thought that came to mind was that it was a hoax, but that email contained probably 7 or 8 different alerts, including the official statement that was posted on the Eagles' website. I immediately tried to get on The Border & I wasn't able to get on until today. I then tried Facebook & first saw posts from Nancy & Julie. I spent the night reading posts & sobbing in disbelief.
My first thoughts were of Cindy, Taylor, Deacon, Otis & Eddie. Those thoughts quickly included Don, Joe & Timothy & my fellow Borderers, especially Nancy (who created these sites) & Julie & Kay who have been here since the beginning, Lisa, HH, GH,VA & all the other Borderers. I can't imagine what Glenn's family & the other Eagles are going through. I know what The Borderers are going through.
GH, I too had a bad feeling deep down, that I tried not to let surface, that there was bad news coming.
Nancy, I do truly believe that your dream was a message from God.
I apologize for rambling on. Writing this down is just one way in which I am trying to cope with this loss. Now I'm starting to shake.
My sincere condolences to the many people (including me) who love Glenn. :weep::weep::weep::weep:
Don't really know what to say except my condolences to everyone. Glenn was my favorite member, he was the essence of cool. I cannot recollect the countless times I have tried to sound like Glenn as I sang along to the Eagles in my car. I hit me today that because of Glenn's passing, the Eagles are no more. Or at least, no real "reunions" because it wouldn't be the same without Glenn; like McCartney, Harrison, and Starr said that it wouldn't be the same without John.
One thing that has sort of rubbed me the wrong way, and I am not trying to start anything or put everyone down, is the way people have been reacting to Felder's post. Saying that he is classy and his post is a class act, did they not expect him to say something about Glenn's death? It's really frustrating how people are commenting negative things about Frey and how Felder has taken the high road by reacting to Glenn's passing or how maybe now Henley can forgive Felder and bring him back into the group. I've tried to not respond or say anything to the commenters but I figured I could vent in safety here.
RIP Glenn, you will be sorely missed.
So sad, just shocking really. I tried several times to get here, but of course the site crashed. What a terrible loss....
Glenn will live on with us the way he has always lived with us - though his music. We will never really lose him.
Rest in peace.
I do feel, considering how Felder has bad mouthed Glenn in his book & in interviews that his statement was a little over the top, but I will give him the benefit of the doubt that he is sincere.Quote:
Originally Posted by Shadowland07
Here's a photo of a makeshift memorial at the famous corner in Winslow, Arizona.
http://rs1283.pbsrc.com/albums/a552/...h=480&fit=clip
So true, tjh, so very true. :heart:Quote:
Originally Posted by tjh532
Thanks for the great songs Mr. Glenn Frey!!!
I wasn't even able to get on the website yesterday, I guess due to heavy traffic on here, but I was in total shock when I heard about Glenn. I have been upset & reflective ever since I heard the news.
My heart goes out to everyone on The Border, my Eagle friends, & most of all his family & the rest of the band.
Very sad news. I thought it would never end. I was waiting for the next tour, perhaps a new album, but it is not to be...
RIP Glenn Frey & thanks for all the wonderful music, concerts, memories, friendships & all you brought to those in your life. Heartbroken :heart:
I continue to reflect on the last time I saw The Eagles. July 22, 2015. In seven days, it would all be over. I stood on the balcony of our hotel the morning after the concert, looking at the arena and thinking it was probably the last time I was going to see them, but also happy for Glenn that he was going home to Detroit the next evening.
This is all still so surreal. I haven't listened to music all day. I don't know when I will again. While the tributes to Glenn are so fitting and deserved, it hurt to listen to those on talk radio as well.
Appreciative of this forum and the ability to express my feelings.