Looks like Don played a birthday party this past Sunday.
https://theblast.com/c/dana-white-bi...fani-las-vegas
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Looks like Don played a birthday party this past Sunday.
https://theblast.com/c/dana-white-bi...fani-las-vegas
I’m kind of surprised Don is still doing these type of gigs but maybe Mr. White is a close personal friend.
Shouldnt he be working on that HC Broadway show and/or his memoirs? ;)
Well the Eagles did play "private concert" for a guy's birthday in 2015 which was Glenn's last show with the guys. He might had known this guy.
He probably still do parties and corporate concerts. Some we find out about and some we don't.
I'm not surprised. It's easy cash! Play a few tunes and make wads of dough. Probably get a lot of side perks, too. Only corporations and the obscenely wealthy can afford such concerts, of course.
If you've got the money, honey, he's got the time. And hey, I'd do the same if I were him!
ITA, Soda.
Yeah, I mean I could say that's just another way to grab more $ (which it always is when it comes to Henley), but yeah if you've got the money, if I was Don, I would still be playing private parties and corporate functions. Why not? I can't fault him with this one. If I had the cash, I'd probably hire his solo band for one of my parties, lol. So yeah - can't say I blame him this time. I think I'd take the opportunity myself.Quote:
Originally Posted by sodascouts
If I had the money, I would call Don too and maybe a few others.
Anyway. The Eagles have been playing private events (and birthdays) for many many years either as a solo artist or as a group. This is nothing new.
This is not the first time Don or even the Eagles played for somebody's birthday or a private function. Don and Joe played a Bar Mitzvah (sp?). Heck the Eagles did a concert a day before Prince Albert's wedding. Half of the time we don't even know about these private events until it pops up on social media. I don't know what's the difference of Don doing this now and the many years they've been doing this as a group or solo. I just don't get it.
I know I sometimes wish I was at those private shows different corporation do for their employees. We all probably wish we had a famous singer play at a party.
Don might know the guy, but than again. I don't see Don as a UFC fan, but who knows.
There are YouTube videos from the audience where Glenn and Joe played a realtor convention (I think that's what it was). Actually, singers and bands do this a lot, much more than people realize, I'm sure.
I remembered those videos from that realtor convention.
This is nothing new when artist play for private functions and birthday parties. I'm just scratching my head as to why this is being such a big deal with Don doing it when he's been doing this for years. I'm just confuse.
If he wants to do this or continue to do this when he's not touring, that's his right and every other artists right who do this on their down time. Money or not. IMO I think its cool you get a famous artist to play at your function or parties. You don't have to ask for that artist. It could be anyone.
Like I said. If I had the money, I would ask for Don or any of my favorite artist to play my birthday party. I have a 40th birthday coming up next year. LOL
Imagine having the kind of money to be able to have the Eagles or your favorite Eagle play your birthday party! Oh my gosh!Quote:
Originally Posted by shunlvswx
Yeah, this is nothing new, but it's fun to dream!
Oh my, my! What a dream that would be! :heart:Quote:
Originally Posted by sodascouts
Yep - Just to clarify, I see nothing wrong with Don or any of the guys playing for these kinds of events and making money for it. If people want to fork out money to hire entertainers for private events, then go for it.
Wow.
Let’s back up the truck a minute. This is what I posted earlier in the thread, emphasis added.
Nowhere in my comment did I say there was anything wrong with Don playing a private gig. How anyone could have read it that way is puzzling to me, especially after I have made my opinion quite clear about Don being free to pursue his career however he wants. At this stage of his life, having just turned 72 and returned from a European tour, it would seem he would want to kick back some and relax. That is all. Maybe I should have been more clear but I honestly didn’t expect backlash about a rather benign post.Quote:
Originally Posted by Delilah
Of course it is well known he and the band as well as other musicians have performed at private parties and corporate gigs. Hence, the word “still.”
The last sentence was added as a tongue-in-cheek way of saying I wish he would get on with these other projects, although of course he could very well be working on them at this time for all we know.
Apparently now posting a casual comment is equivalent to making a “big deal” about something. While I’m glad the post stimulated some conversation, it’s unfortunate it came at the expense of being misconstrued.
BTW, I heard on the radio that Don and Gwen sang HC together at the party.
Don was at the KCH last night to honor Linda. Articles are pointing toward Don just introducing her and maybe doing the voiceover for the video montage.
From billboard. https://www.billboard.com/articles/n...-center-honors
https://www.washingtonpost.com/enter...53e_story.htmlQuote:
On stage, Don Henley choked up while introducing the segment for vocal powerhouse Ronstadt, 73, who rose from the L.A. coffee house scene to release more than 30 albums and win 10 Grammys between 1969-2009. She stopped performing in 2009 after illness (diagnosed much later as supranuclear palsy) began to rob her of her vocal range.
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The roster of stars who turned out for the efficiently produced three-hour event, hosted by previous honoree LL Cool J, surpassed some other recent years: The list included Steven Spielberg, Maura Tierney and Pierce Brosnan for Field; Cedric the Entertainer and Joseph Gordon Levitt for “Sesame Street”; and Don Henley and Underwood for Ronstadt, with Underwood singing the Ronstadt songs “Blue Bayou” and “When Will I Be Loved.”
https://wtop.com/entertainment/2019/...rth-wind-fire/
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Don Henley took the stage to describe how he and Glenn Frey got their start as backup musicians for Ronstadt before forming their own group, The Eagles. He fondly recalled Ronstadt covering the first song they wrote together, “Desperado.”
“Outwardly, she had a youthful vulnerability, but on the inside she was a powerful and determined woman who knew where she was going,” Henley said.
Shun - Thanks for finding this. Wow, beautiful words by Don. It must have been very hard for Don to talk about being in Linda's back-up band with Glenn and their writing of “Desperado” together. I can't wait to see this.Quote:
Originally Posted by shunlvswx
Thanks for these tidbits, Shun!
Yes, I'm sure it was hard for Don to do this, especially talking about Glenn too.
Thanks shun - I loved Don's remarks and tribute to Linda.
Ultimate Classic Rock posted an article on their Facebook page about the 30th Birthday of The Heart Of The Matter.
https://ultimateclassicrock.com/don-...of-the-matter/
That's a nice little write-up. Thanks for linking to it, shun!Quote:
Originally Posted by shunlvswx
Here's something I didn't know.
A quote from JD Souther: "I have to give [Don] full credit for that forgiveness theme. The first time he sang that forgiveness chorus over and over to me, I didn't get it. Kind of went, 'Yeah, I guess.' And then it sort of sunk [in] that it was exactly the point of the song."
So true. That's what really makes the song.
Campbell talks about how proud Don was of the song, then adds: "A lot of people like that song. A lot of girls like it."
Yes. Yes indeed. lol
The first time he sang that forgiveness chorus over and over to me, I didn't get it. Kind of went, 'Yeah, I guess.' And then it sort of sunk it that it was exactly the point of the song.
Read More: Don Henley Learns About Forgiveness on 'The Heart of the Matter' | https://ultimateclassicrock.com/don-...edium=referral
have to give him full credit for that forgiveness theme. The first time he sang that forgiveness chorus over and over to me, I didn't get it. Kind of went, 'Yeah, I guess.' And then it sort of sunk it that it was exactly the point of the song."
Read More: Don Henley Learns About Forgiveness on 'The Heart of the Matter' | https://ultimateclassicrock.com/don-...edium=referral
have to give him full credit for that forgiveness theme. The first time he sang that forgiveness chorus over and over to me, I didn't get it. Kind of went, 'Yeah, I guess.' And then it sort of sunk it that it was exactly the point of the song."
Read More: Don Henley Learns About Forgiveness on 'The Heart of the Matter' | https://ultimateclassicrock.com/don-...edium=referral
have to give him full credit for that forgiveness theme. The first time he sang that forgiveness chorus over and over to me, I didn't get it. Kind of went, 'Yeah, I guess.' And then it sort of sunk it that it was exactly the point of the song."
Read More: Don Henley Learns About Forgiveness on 'The Heart of the Matter' | https://ultimateclassicrock.com/don-...edium=referral
have to give him full credit for that forgiveness theme. The first time he sang that forgiveness chorus over and over to me, I didn't get it. Kind of went, 'Yeah, I guess.' And then it sort of sunk it that it was exactly the point of the song."
Read More: Don Henley Learns About Forgiveness on 'The Heart of the Matter' | https://ultimateclassicrock.com/don-...edium=referral
From USA Today - Don Henley reflects on the band's "creative peak."
https://www.usatoday.com/story/enter...ak/4622774002/
Thanks for the link, ltef.
Yes, thanks!
I always preferred "Desperado," but I can see what he's saying in terms of how savvy they were at production and songwriting at that point. They really were firing on all cylinders.
I definitely agree with Don (one of those rare instances, lol).
I feel Hotel California was their masterpiece. They dipped their toes into the water of concept albums with Desperado, but HC was their piece de resistance. The songs, the new-found guitar sound and playing of the new guy Joe Walsh with Don Felder, moving away from country/country-rock to more of a palatable classic rock commercial sound much to the chagrin of some people, etc. They had all the plates spinning.
I feel like it was almost a curse for them though, they had basically made an album that couldn't really be topped. I think Don clocks it well with whole "we made it, and it ate us" thing. How can you even begin a new record? I think that right there was part of the stress that started the descent of the Eagles plane in the "Long Run" period. I love that album, but I won't lie and say I'm not in the minority. They were miserable with themselves, Glenn and Don were fractured, and the writing and recording process from all accounts was insanely painful. I think that Hotel California, in that regard, became an omen for the band.
I agree, what a task to top HC. The Long Run is a great album. I don’t care what people say. Expectations were so high and critics had way too much power. Any other band released an album with that many “singles” it would’ve been praised and what not, but because it was Eagles, somehow it was mediocre? Similar situation with (Fleetwood Mac and Tusk.)To be honest, the only songs I don’t like is Disco Strangler and Greeks, and it’s more lyrically than musically. I can go on and on, but too much pressure and other things did them in. It’s a shame they just couldn’t take a little longer break, they were burnt out and then continue.
I’m sure the lucky ones that saw them back in the day treasure it. I so desperately wish I can be transported back in time and be at one of those shows.....I was just a baby.
I agree Austin and KF - There was no way they could top HC. What they should have done is just acknowledge that and moved on to the next album. All that stress and arguing were not worth it. Which, they all realized much later. They needed a break from the constant touring but felt they could not afford any kind of long break. I read in a old interview they toured for 8 month after the release of OTB, 9 months for OOTN and 11 months for HC. That is a brutal schedule for any band. Of course the coke and partying did not help any.
I think their constant exhaustion went hand-in-hand with their huge use of Cocaine. And, JMHO, but I don't think any kind of rest would have kept the band from breaking up. Too many issues - especially between Don H. and Glenn.
The LR is not may favorite album. Too many subpar songs that would never have made that album if they were not so burned out and exhausted.
Agreed about The Long Run. There are some standout tracks but overall, you can see the seams are coming apart. Yeah, a breakup was probably inevitable at the point, considering where their heads were at. Maybe some counseling would have helped!
I think what songs should have been left off of The Long Run would make for interesting debate.
Personally, I think taking Those Shoes off would be sacrilege. If VOL is underrated, then Those Shoes is criminally underrated.
Those Shoes has become one of my favorite Eagles songs and was my favorite that I heard on the HOTE tour. Hearing that song open with the talkboxes was the highlight of the night.
Omg Those Shoes is so smokin there is no way to take that off! 👡🔥
I shudder at the thought!
I actually think The Long Run is an excellent album, but, as everyone has said, it couldn't top Hotel California. The only song I'm not that fond of is The Disco Strangler. Although, I admit Teenage Jail and GDWNF aren't their best work, I still like them. I love the humor in Greeks and I get what they were going for with Teenage Jail and find it appealing. The remaining songs are all very good to excellent, IMO. So, even if you fail 3 songs, they're still at 70% - not too bad AFAIC.
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Originally Posted by Ive always been a dreamer
👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 Well said. Even with Disco Strangler being the weakest on the album I rather enjoy the music funky as hell....just the singing pattern gets to me. I like Teenage Jail too! And Greeks rocks just not crazy about lyrics. All us Long Run fans can come out of hiding. 👍🏻🤘🏻😂
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Originally Posted by WalshFan88
Hi Austin - Hope you are feeling better! Well, the three song I can't stand and in MHO are the worst they ever did are Disco Strangler, Teenage Jail and GDWNF. If they had not been so exhausted and burned out, those songs would never have made that album. HT, ICTYW, TLR, The Sad Cafe and The KIng of Hollywood are great songs. Those Shoes is ok to me but, I have never seen them do it in concert. Austin I'm happy for you that you were able to see them play it. I do think the talk box is pretty cool.
Im; with you on the three low points, NKIT. As for "Those Shoes," for me, it's a highlight of the album. I love that song! I also really enjoy "Victim of Love."
Ok. Don “might” pop up or be mention on Kenny Rogers Biography which airs on the A&E channel. The episode airs on April 13th. Just a heads up. I think at 8:00pm Central Time.
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We have our own story to tell about Mr. Rogers. It’s an anecdote about fate and how a chance meeting on McKinney Avenue in Dallas helped craft the career of a future superstar whose band, the Eagles, recorded what still remains the No. 1-selling album in music history.
The year was 1968.
Shopping for bell-bottoms one afternoon in a trendy boutique, members of the East Texas-bred band Felicity got to meet fellow customer Kenny Rogers, then a Top-40 sensation with the First Edition. Two of the members of Felicity, who grew up in Linden in the Piney Woods, were Richard Bowden and Don Henley. Bowden went on to become a guitarist for, among others, Linda Ronstadt and Dan Fogelberg. And Henley, of course, co-founded the Eagles with Glenn Frey. As members of the Eagles, Henley and Frey were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1998.
On that fateful day on McKinney Avenue, Rogers agreed to come hear the band and blessed them with the magic words, “I think I can help you boys out.”
“So he came to Linden and hung out with us for a couple of days,” Bowden said. “He said, ‘Get your stuff together and come to LA. You can stay in my house, go in the studio and cut a single.’ So we did.”
“Jennifer,” the 45 co-written by Don Henley and Jerry Surratt, gave Felicity the feeling that anything was possible. Henley once told us in an interview that the single’s flip side, “Simple Little Down-Home Rock 'n' Roll Love Song For Rosie,” got more airplay than “Jennifer,” though neither made the charts. It merely gave them the feeling that life was headed one way only — up.
https://www.dallasnews.com/arts-ente...-kenny-rogers/
Thanks Shun! I always liked Kenny Rogers! Will have to check that out!
I'll be watching. Thanks for the scoop Shun!
Thanks so much for letting us know, shun.
Wow - interesting. I will have to check my cable guide to see if I get the Bio channel. If so I will watch it. thanks Shun for the heads up.
I apologize if this has been posted before or even if general knowledge and i've been under some rock, but UCR posts an article about Heart regarding the Mutt Lange song "All I want to do is make love to you". It says it was originally offered to Don Henley? I never heard this before, I tried to search the border,but couldn't find....according to the timeline, that would be around The Long Run days? I am happy Don turned it down! The song oozes with cheese in my opinion, I can't imagine this being done by Eagles or solo!
https://ultimateclassicrock.com/hear...e-love-to-you/
Sad that shun had just posted this info about the Kenny Rogers bio a couple of weeks ago and now Kenny has left us. Looking forward to watching this.
Here's an article about Don talking about his mentor. Don saw him 6 weeks ago.
https://www.rollingstone.com/music/m...ribute-970907/
RIP Gambler. Thanks for discovering Don and his band and took a chance on them. We would had never gotten the Eagles and Don would had never met Glenn.