Found this article through Twitter, but it's in Italian. Anybody able to translate?
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Found this article through Twitter, but it's in Italian. Anybody able to translate?
There we go - Hope this helps!
The Eagles: with the drug is wasted time
Don Henley: If we had been wiser we realized multiple disks
Word of Donald Hugh Henley (born 1947), better known as Don Henley. A legend of American rock. It is the founder, drummer, vocalist and co-author of numerous songs of Eagles, probably the band country-rock's most successful in the history of music. Their Greatest Hits (1971-1975) sold in the United States alone 29 million copies. The band, which since its founding in 1971 has had several reshuffles, it will be in Italy June 13 (Milan, Forum). Their last album, after years of silence, is titled Long Road Out of Eden. And Don Henley admits that doing this was not a walk: 'Difficult keep our sound, and at the same time seeking a new one. Even using exotic instruments from India and Afghanistan. "
The show, which arrived in Italy, more than a concert is a marathon.
"It lasts three hours. All the classics, plus some new songs, which help us to keep still fresh. We spent a lot of money in production. All new from the stage, lights, giant screens.
For the classics the band some adjustments. "Some will play just like the originals, others will have some new arrangement. After the concert we will do an Italian break, and take on holiday my family and my children on Lake Como. Certainly not the host of famous people who house by those parts does not usually attend the tour. I want to go to Como because my grandmother had Italian roots and his ancestors emigrated from Genoa to America and settled in a tiny town in Texas called Como. Let's say my father was born in Como, but Como is one in Texas. That's why I want to see Lake Como, the real one. "
Tequila Sunrise and Desperado are two other songs that tear your heart and draw fans to the Eagles concert. "For Desperado - Don Henley says - have been influenced by a composer of 19 ˚ century, Stephen Foster, who described the South in his songs, and Ray Charles. Tequila Sunrise is a creature of Glenn, born in the fashion of ' namesake cocktail: tequila you drank the pure and then threw himself down the beer. But what is still in the country music of the Eagles? But in the country today there is no longer the true soul of the campaign. We, however, the Eagles, we have our roots in rock'n'roll. Tensions within the band? Certainly, as in any group. At each end of the tour we have enough of each other and announce who will be the last. One of the most traumatic defections was that of Don Felder. "Truly, we were happy with it, because I immediately fell to the problems between us. The arrival of new guitarist, Stewart Smith, was like a spark of vitality. Eagles of the recipe remains a mystery. "There's an old joke that says: to compose a song is 10% inspiration and 90% perspiration. We have been fortunate enough to be in an environment in which working people like Jackson Browne and Randy Newman and as we have seen operating.
"In the early years we have wasted time in drugs. But it was the lifestyle of that period: all they did in the sixties and seventies. Had we been wiser we would have produced a couple of more albums.
Sounds like something he said during the interview with Charlie Rose. However my memory sometimes doesn't serve me well.Quote:
Originally Posted by Don Henley
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Originally Posted by Don Henley
Signor Henley - I totally understand your desire to visit the real Como in Italy. May I point out, however, that there is also a Como in Sydney, Australia, and you are welcome to visit it whenever you have a spare moment....
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(I didn't know there was a Como in Texas).
I know this was a rough translation but Felder did not 'defect'. As for 'some songs will have new arrangements' I will believe that if I ever see it.
Wow Jojo - muchos gratias for the translation. I know that is Spanish, but it's the only language I know. :wink: :wink:
Thanks so much for the translation, Jojo. It was especially interesting to read this part about his family:
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Originally Posted by Don Henley
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Originally Posted by Ive always been a dreamer
thanks a whole bunch jojo! Gee-golly, that was swell! (now that's american!) ;)
A new Don interview from Tulsa World:
By Staff Reports--Published: 5/14/2009 2:57 PM
http://www.tulsaworld.com/scene/arti...0_bWhatw209720
Thanks for posting. Nice interview.
This is the Don we all love! I'm always happy to read an interview like this where he is in a good/decent mood. Someone said earlier that most the time he comes off as a great guy, this is a prime example.
This I like:
This not so much:Quote:
Originally Posted by Don Henley
We keep getting mixed signals about a west coast tour. Hopefully he means a short break...Quote:
Originally Posted by Don Henley
Mel, he has said this in two interviews that I know of... shutting down for the rest of the year... but they talk about supporting the album another year... so I'm guessing they'll start off next year with the west coast and go from there.
I also like where Don says that in the future musicians will have to make money from live shows... I hold out hope (not that they need money)... but that they'll want to tour again. :pray:
If they are going to stop touring for the rest of the year, then that means no Australian tour, which means that by the time I see them (next year, perhaps) I will have waited six years.
here's a Glen quote from the hotpress article...the question was "Are you thinking of doing another album?"
Glen: "Well we have 14 - 18 months of a cycle left. We're coming to Europe. We haven't played the Northwest of the United States. We haven't played California or the Southwest yet; we haven't played Japan, Asia, Australia, New Zealand. So it'll probably last 14 - 18 months more. Then we'll get on the phone - me and Don and Irving (Azoff, Eagles manager) and say, "well, what next?"
So melrose, sounds to me like you still have something to look forward to! :thumbsup:
One more interview:
http://www.joplinglobe.com/enjoy/loc...yword=topstory
I can understand why they would take a break, but I guess I'm just a little selfish when it comes to them touring...but as much as I want to see them again, I also want them to be rested and happy.
I can't imagine, FP. Hopefully you get to see them sooner rather than later.Quote:
Originally Posted by Freypower
He seems to be in much better spirits in these interviews than he was in that one a couple weeks ago!
leave this Man alone! Dont pick his views apart. He is only human and very intelligent. Its His World for him and he has earned it! Terese
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Originally Posted by terese
*sigh* No one is picking him apart. I am able to see that no one is perfect or immune from criticism.
First of all - welcome terese.
As far as Don, we love him here, so we aren't likely to leave him alone. :wink: :wink: You can criticize someone and still be a big fan. Although I personally agree with many of his views, I realize that some people may not. Any of the band members are subject to criticism as public figures. You are right that Don is very intelligent, and, therefore, he must understand that when a public figure says controversial things that he opens himself up to criticism. IMO, not only does he understand this, but he purposely makes controversial statements to bring attention to issues that he cares about - very intelligent, indeed.
Spot on dreamer...
I am one, who personally, does not agree with most of DH's views, BUT - I 100% support his right to express them...and I admire him tremendously for standing up for what he believes in...we should all take such an active role in life!
And , not agreeing with him, does NOT stop me from lovin' his songs...even if I don't say "ya!" to the message - the songs are brilliant and usually stick in my head...and to top it off - - THAT VOICE! Nothing to complain about there!!
Thanks for sharing this. He was extremely happy last night he showed alot of enthusiasm and smiles to prove it. :thumbsup: I will say alot more than you see him when he's Eagles.Quote:
Originally Posted by DonFan
And to bring those issues to light he is trying to do the world a big favor because not many public figures say it like it is or how they truely feel due to political correctness,,whatever that is, but he does. And doesn't worry about whether you agree with him or not. This is one of the reasons why he is so respected.Quote:
Originally Posted by Ive always been a dreamer
I'm still trying to figure out where we picked him apart? :shrug:
You know, it's funny. Don can get away with saying some of the things he does but some people can't.
Take the Dixie Chicks, for instance. Their career has pretty much been ruined because of what Natalie Maines said. They tried to say it didn't matter, but have you heard of them lately? Not much. They supposedly had a huge selling album after that, but where are they now?
Don can go on a rant and get by with it, I guess because of the way he says things. I don't always like what he says, but it kind of just rolls on off and I shrug and move on to the music! :shrug:
Possibly because Don has never, to my knowledge, said he was embarrassed to be an American...that was Natalie's mistake, I think...Don, imo, "rants" on things near and dear to him and whether you agree or not (usually, i don't) you repect him for his heart in the matter...but again, to my knowledge, he's never offended 3/4 of the country all at once...errr....yet! ;)
I'm with you ltlQuote:
Originally Posted by luvthelighthouse
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Originally Posted by anne-o-gg
I don't think it was a Mistake for Natalie to express her opinion, she had every right to do so.
Here's the thing... yes, anyone can express their opinion, but they have to be prepared for the consequence. So, as far as Natalie is concerned, IMO, she wasn’t that bright. If she’s so ashamed to be an American, LEAVE. No one cares! “I” find it insulting. She was snarky with her comments, not the least bit introspective. She wasn’t trying to get people to work towards something better, she just wanted to rant. Whatever… I do not care.
Personally, nothing Don says offends me. I don’t always agree with him… He dislikes myspace, facebook, twitter… I don’t. I’m not offended by that though. His delivery and opinion on things are better executed than most. He may state that he doesn’t like the state of the country, but he isn’t speaking out against his country. There is a difference. He dislikes mainstream media, for the most part, so do I. At least his dislikes he backs with substance. He does more than mindlessly rant. I think that is the difference between him and Natalie.
She didn't say anything about America, she disagreed with the way George W. Bush was running it, and she is allowed her opinion, and making death threats towards someone for stating an opinion is wrong and uncalled for.
Whatever her direct quote was, "we are ashmed the pres if from tx"... again, if you are going to speak out against your country's leader, than your have to be prepared for the consequencs... weather those consequences are right or wrong. Of course no one should have a death threat over freedom of speech... but people do lots of things they shouldn't. For all the liberals out there, there are just as many right wingers. This is a case of think before you speak. Moreover, the consequence I was talking about was that people stopped buying their music.Quote:
Originally Posted by EagleLady
There is a little thing called Freedom of Speech. I, personally, saw nothing wrong with her rant.
I stand corrected...she didn't say she was ashamed to be american, she said she was ashamed Bush was from texas...my mistake...Quote:
Originally Posted by EagleLady
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Originally Posted by EagleLady
I don't think you are understanding what I'm saying... no biggie though.
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Originally Posted by luvthelighthouse
I think someone just got a little keyboard happy. I've done it before. Welcome Terese.
I think Natalie said "this is the only time in my life I'm ashamed of being an American or to be called an American." And yes everyone does have the right to say what they want. As a Texan she has the right to complain. He did run her state for a while and obviously she was not happy he was running the country. Now whether I agree with her or not is the question? I did experience voting for him, living as an american under his name, and in some ways disappointed with him but what president has gone through the White House and left sqeaky clean? No one to my knowledge.
Don is tactful not distasteful. He's one of those people who can tell you off in a way and you not be aware he just did so. He has a way with words. I suppose that's why he's a literary major, or whatever it is he has.
He isn't always tactful. The recent interview where he said all the stuff about 'in my Eden there would be no video games' and complained about the media and sportscasters was very much 'I don't like this stuff and I can't understand why others do'. Sometimes that also comes across in songs such as Frail Grasp On The Big Picture when he appears to be 'talking down' to his audience. Soda can explain this better than me (I think that it is a great song).
With respect, FFL, I think you would definitely know when Mr Henley had 'told you off'.
Don has been known to pick people apart for something they said or believed or did over the years, so I hardly think he's too concerned if someone is doing the same to him! lol As LTL stated, if someone is going to state their opinion, which they more than have the right to do so, they DO have to be prepared for people who disagree or dislike what they've said. That goes for stars or everyday folk like me. lol I disagree with a lot of what Don says but that doesn't stop me from respecting him for taking such a strong stance for what he believes.
As for the Dixie Chicks....I think their attitudes played a huge part of it. Natalie came across as very condescending of people who had different opinions than her and she also came across as very condescending of country music and it's fans. That's a pretty silly move when that's your bread and butter right there. I also think WHERE she said it played a big part....and TIMING played a big part. It was a time when we hadn't been at war quite as long and a lot of people took it as insulting not only to the President but to America and our soldiers. She may not have intended it that way, but I think it was the way it was taken. Last comment on it, she did NOT let it drop. She kept talking about how country music couldn't get past it....every interview she did, every chance she got to say something about it....she did. She would always make some insult or backhanded compliment or SOMETHING that would be considered a dig that would just keep the fires burning. IMO, they liked the attention it got them from Hollywood. :shrug:
I am a huge supporter of Dixie Chicks so I strongly disagree with everyone here.
That's fine EL, it's ok to have different opinions. We just have to remember that whichever you agree with, we all have the right to our opinions. They're very talented girls, I was never really a fan....but one can't deny their talent!
I guess it depends upon which way I/you look at things. I guess my point is that when he's not feeling the need to suggest fully how he feels(conversationally speaking), he can be sarcastic without you knowing it.Quote:
Originally Posted by Freypower
Well, sorry to start a fire here, but I for one loved the Dixie Chicks until Natalie made her comments and then couldn't shut up. That pretty much did them in for me. I hated to let them go, but could not forget that.
It doesn't matter to me whether they have the right to their opinions or not. Of course, everyone does. But you need to know when to keep your mouth shut. Obviously, more people disagreed with them than they expected and the longer it went the worse it got. They were at the height of their fame. It pretty much ruined their career.