Press and Discussion about Don's new album(s) in progress

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Originally Posted by EaglesKiwi

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!

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I find it really hard to believe that Don Henley doesn't have a deal with a record label???? :eyebrow:That is just NOT POSSIBLE

Let's pool our money so we can hear this thing!!:hilarious:

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Originally Posted by Topkat

I find it really hard to believe that Don Henley doesn't have a deal with a record label???? :eyebrow:That is just NOT POSSIBLE

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Not long ago (June, actually) he was quoted as saying that he didn't have a deal. ETA: I found the article. That was also when he was saying he expected to have it finished by mid-July.

http://www.rgj.com/article/20120622/...nclick_check=1

I don't think it's that labels don't want him; they know he's a proven talent. I think it's that they don't want to give him the kind of deal he's asking for.

Just a hunch.

I agree with your hunch, Soda. As a matter of fact, I have the same one. :thumbsup:

Yup, money talks!

I've just read the thread about Don & Glenn appearing on the Geffen documentary - from that I think Don has many reasons to be fussy about negotiating a deal. I may have to be patient!

Yeah, that sounds more like it. I bet the whole thing is finished & Don is holding out for more money. That sounds just like him....Well, I guess we wait :ziplip:

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Originally Posted by Topkat

Yeah, that sounds more like it. I bet the whole thing is finished & Don is holding out for more money. That sounds just like him....Well, I guess we wait :ziplip:

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Well, it may not be just about the money. I suggest that promotion of the album is a big factor (otherwise he could just release it himself?), and also Don may not want to be tied into a multi-album agreement again, having been burnt previously - and I would think that would be something the record labels would push for if they're going to invest in promotion.

They must be someone out there who will promote the album! Walmart did the LROOE(whatever we might think about that!) so Don must be able to find a deal - as long as he's not too greedy.

What's better though, get a lesser amount from the deal or not put the album out at all and get no money(plus losing what he's already spent on recording it)?

Let's not get carried away about Don being greedy and holding out, this is all speculation. But he needs to get this out, whatever the holdup is, for real.

It looks like Don is still working on the new album because Gregg Bissonette just finished working on a couple songs.

Thanks for the info. If anything good comes out of Tim's situation, perhaps it will be the realization that time is precious and if you want to put out an album, you need to do it while you can instead of dithering about it for nigh on four years.

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Originally Posted by sodascouts

Thanks for the info. If anything good comes out of Tim's situation, perhaps it will be the realization that time is precious and if you want to put out an album, you need to do it while you can instead of dithering about it for nigh on four years.

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i second that emotion........
hope it wakes them all up a little bit...
life and time are precious

Glad to note I'm not alone with my frustration and disappointment over the long-delayed release of Henley's 2 albums (i.e., one country and one covers/soul?) Noted that the record company behind Analog Man is not one of the usual big-name recording companies. Maybe he can reach out to his friend Jackson Browne who's pretty tight with Inside Recordings. Or maybe he can produce it himself.

The question I'd like to pose to the community is: given all these delays, when do you think these 2 albums would see the light of day?

Thanks.

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Originally Posted by sodascouts

Thanks for the info. If anything good comes out of Tim's situation, perhaps it will be the realization that time is precious and if you want to put out an album, you need to do it while you can instead of dithering about it for nigh on four years.

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Thanks for putting it that way, Sodascouts. I agree with your insight. I sure hope they see/he sees it this way as well. Yup, his "perfectionism" can sometimes be a double-edged sword. Over the years, I have often wondered why he never bothered to release say, his VH1 Storytellers and Unplugged episodes on CD or DVD while his peers led by the likes of Neil Young, Eric Clapton, Sting, Bruce Springsteen were doing it left and right in between their next albums. When he did update his Actual Miles, The End of the Innocence was not included in the DVD video compilation.

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Originally Posted by StephUK

I was just thinking the same thing, after reading about Glenn & Joe and their albums. Okay, so Don is known for taking absolutely forever to get an album out, but his was being talked about long before the others were mentioned. Hope we see something from Mr Henley real soon. :pray:

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Your inputs are spot-on, StephUK. Long before Analog Man and After Hours were released, Henley has been speaking to the press about his 2 albums which unfortunately will eventually be just 1.

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Originally Posted by gibsonmartin

Thanks for putting it that way, Sodascouts. I agree with your insight. I sure hope they see/he sees it this way as well. Yup, his "perfectionism" can sometimes be a double-edged sword. Over the years, I have often wondered why he never bothered to release say, his VH1 Storytellers and Unplugged episodes on CD or DVD while his peers led by the likes of Neil Young, Eric Clapton, Sting, Bruce Springsteen were doing it left and right in between their next albums. When he did update his Actual Miles, The End of the Innocence was not included in the DVD video compilation.

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he shudda released them jmo

Yep - It's too bad we didn't get a solo album from Don in 2012 - we can only hope that we'll see it this year. However, quite honestly, if releasing it would interfere with any Eagles plans at this point, I'd just as soon he continue to put it on the back burner. In a perfect world, maybe we'll get both a Henley solo album and a new Eagles tour this year! :pray:

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Originally Posted by gibsonmartin

Glad to note I'm not alone with my frustration and disappointment over the long-delayed release of Henley's 2 albums (i.e., one country and one covers/soul?) Noted that the record company behind Analog Man is not one of the usual big-name recording companies. Maybe he can reach out to his friend Jackson Browne who's pretty tight with Inside Recordings. Or maybe he can produce it himself.

The question I'd like to pose to the community is: given all these delays, when do you think these 2 albums would see the light of day?

Thanks.

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The country album would hopefully be released this year or the next, unless Don just lets it sit on the shelf indefinitely. However, we can only speculate, as his projected release date has come and gone yet again. Since the soul/R&B album hasn't been spoken of in a while, I don't see it happening any time soon, although he apparently continues to work on it.

Welcome!

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Originally Posted by EasyFeeling

It looks like Don is still working on the new album because Gregg Bissonette just finished working on a couple songs.

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Something just occurred to me.... Isn't Bissonette more Jazz/rock than country? Maybe this is for the R&B album.

I don't even think about this album anymore, When Don is ready to release it, he will. It's been so long that who knows if it is even going to happen.
Besides, if the Eagles are going to do a big tour in 2013, for the 41st Anniversary, I can't see Don releasing a solo album at the same time. He would probably want to do at least a small tour for the new album, so I can't see these both going on at the same time. I would rather see a new big Eagles tour than wait on Don...He just does things at his own pace, & I guess the timing is just not right for him right now. If he did it when Joe & Glenn released their albums, that would have been OK, because they had time to tour their solo albums, & Don could have done the same.
Now, it's late, with the DVD release & the supposed new tour....well, doesn't seem like it will happen.

Don't hold your breath folks!

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Originally Posted by sodascouts

Something just occurred to me.... Isn't Bissonette more Jazz/rock than country? Maybe this is for the R&B album.

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I thought the same thing, Soda. I think Bissonette appeared on the Inside Job album? I guess he could be working on either... and all we can do is keep on hoping the album/s come/s out. Soon, please.

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Originally Posted by Topkat

I don't even think about this album anymore, When Don is ready to release it, he will. It's been so long that who knows if it is even going to happen.
Besides, if the Eagles are going to do a big tour in 2013, for the 41st Anniversary, I can't see Don releasing a solo album at the same time. He would probably want to do at least a small tour for the new album, so I can't see these both going on at the same time. I would rather see a new big Eagles tour than wait on Don...He just does things at his own pace, & I guess the timing is just not right for him right now. If he did it when Joe & Glenn released their albums, that would have been OK, because they had time to tour their solo albums, & Don could have done the same.
Now, it's late, with the DVD release & the supposed new tour....well, doesn't seem like it will happen.

Don't hold your breath folks!

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I agree. I've just given up on this one for awhile. :depressed:

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Originally Posted by sodascouts

The country album would hopefully be released this year or the next, unless Don just lets it sit on the shelf indefinitely. However, we can only speculate, as his projected release date has come and gone yet again. Since the soul/R&B album hasn't been spoken of in a while, I don't see it happening any time soon, although he apparently continues to work on it.

Welcome!

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Thanks, Soda. I appreciate the various inputs I read about in this message board. I wonder though why the Eagles are not as open to fan inputs as say their contemporaries from the 70s. I'm a James Taylor fan myself and JT's site provides email access to fans. Ditto with Eric Clapton and Jennifer Warnes. In the case of Jennifer Warnes, she even has an official rep who writes back. The Border, L & M and EaglesOnline are much more helpful in providing band and solo member updates than their official website.

Maybe they think that 'hey, we are getting this done for free by our fans, why pay someone?'

Just a thought! :lol:

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Originally Posted by Brooke

Maybe they think that 'hey, we are getting this done for free by our fans, why pay someone?'

Just a thought! :lol:

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Good proactive answer which tends to melt away the frustration, Brooke. :-) Cheers!

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Originally Posted by sodascouts

Something just occurred to me.... Isn't Bissonette more Jazz/rock than country? Maybe this is for the R&B album.

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Maybe he's thinking of releasing both of them at once or one on the heels of the other.

Just bringing this link over because here, Don says that the album is going to be released in May!

http://www.atlanticcityinsiders.com/...a4bcf887a.html

Woohooooo
I did read somewhere that he's going to be coming to UK in Feb to promote it! :partytime:

I heard (or read) about that too TG!

Very excited! Maybe he'll tour more with it.

Finally! :yay:

If Don's album comes out in May, I would think he would do at least a small tour to promote it....I wonder how that will affect the Eagles tour???? I hope there aren't any delays on that because things can all get moved forward if anything happens.
Did they say the "History of the Eagles Tour" would start in the summer? Any dates mentioned at Sundance ? I forgot.

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Originally Posted by Topkat

If Don's album comes out in May, I would think he would do at least a small tour to promote it....I wonder how that will affect the Eagles tour???? I hope there aren't any delays on that because things can all get moved forward if anything happens.
Did they say the "History of the Eagles Tour" would start in the summer? Any dates mentioned at Sundance ? I forgot.

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In an interview during the festival, Don said that the Eagles tour would start in June. While we have no idea of his solo plans and schedule, he probably knows it already, so I'm hoping that means no delay!

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Originally Posted by tequila girl

Woohooooo
I did read somewhere that he's going to be coming to UK in Feb to promote it! :partytime:

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My heart skipped a beat when I read this! I hope this is true.

I am so excited about the new album coming out in May. Just in time for my birthday. ;)

Mine's in May as well Troub..........Happy Birthday to us!! :partytime::guitar:

Don will be on WMGK, 102.9 in Philly, at 5:25. I'm hoping he'll mention his new album, which is why I'm putting the info in this thread. They have a Listen Live feature at http://www.wmgk.com/

Thank you so much, VA. I just listened to it and I am a very happy girl! It was a short phonecall, but he sounded great and chatted easily with the host. Perfect bedtime listening! :heart:

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Originally Posted by Troubadour

Thank you so much, VA. I just listened to it and I am a very happy girl! It was a short phonecall, but he sounded great and chatted easily with the host. Perfect bedtime listening! :heart:

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I just came here to post the entire 20 minute interview! Still listening...

http://www.wmgk.com/shows/andre-gard...tryID=10495316