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The Eagles are, without a doubt, one of the most influential American bands of all time. Direct from L.A., these musicians brought together various influences and melded them into a sound that established a new musical direction in both rock ... Full Descriptionand country.
The songs on this "best of" compilation cover the Eagles' early years (pre-HOTEL CALIFORNIA) and they pack a wallop. From the spooky, Native American-influenced "Witchy Woman" to the mournful folk-rock gem "Desperado," the collection is almost a primer on how to write a country-rock song. Whether it's the opening guitars driving the beat of "Take It Easy" or the lilting melody of "Best Of My Love," the Eagles' tight harmonies, smooth lead vocals and masterful musicianship enable THEIR GREATEST HITS to play like a jukebox in country-rock heaven.
The songs are also stylistically diverse: The Grammy-winning "Lyin' Eyes" is pure Eagles pop; "One Of These Nights," with its slippery bass line, is a Steely Dan-like rock-jazz track; "Tequila Sunrise" has a steel guitar and Latin beat subtle enough to lull any hangover. The songs' themes range from anger to bliss, with longing in the forefront and an outlaw sensibility in the shadows. Not too traditional to turn off rock and folk fans, and not so slick that country aficionados would bolt, the Eagles' repertoire is solid, memorable and expertly produced. Lyrically ("...don't let the sound of your own wheels drive you crazy...") and musically, these are songs that have become a vital part of the musical lexicon.
Digitally remastered by Steve Hoffman (1993).
Engineers: Glyn Johns, Bill Szymczyk, Allen Blazek.
The Eagles: Glenn Frey (guitar, vocals, piano), Bernie Leadon (guitar, vocals, banjo), Don Felder (guitar, vocals), Randy Meisner (bass, vocals), Don Henley (drums, vocals).
The Eagles: Bernie Leadon (vocals, guitar, banjo); Glenn Frey (vocals, guitar, piano); Don Felder (vocals, guitar); Randy Meisner (vocals, bass); Don Henley (vocals, drums).
Producers: Glyn Johns, Bill Szymczyk.
Q (4/01, p.117) - 4 stars out of 5 - "...A seamless blend of country and rock..." Hide Description Their Greatest Hits 1971-1975 Music | List Price | $18.98 (You save $3.59) | | Category | Rock Albums, Rock/Pop CDs, Country Rock, Greatest Hits Collections | | Label | Asylum | | Orig Year | 1976 | | All Time Sales Rank |  1006  | | CD Universe Part number | 1095180 | | Catalog number | 105 | | Discs | 1 | | Release Date | Oct 25, 1990 | | Studio/Live | Studio | | Mono/Stereo | Stereo | | Recording Time | 43 minutes | | Personnel | Don Henley - drums, vocals
Glenn Frey - guitar, vocals, piano
Randy Meisner - bass, vocals
Don Felder - guitar, vocals
Bernie Leadon - guitar, vocals, banjo
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Digitally remastered by Gary Hobish (1994, Fantasy Studios, Berkeley, California).
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A steady growth suddenly mushroomed into a monster as the Eagles, along with Fleetwood Mac, epitomized AOR in the early 70s. This record is supposedly a concept album but most of the purchasers merely enjoyed the accessible songs while driving down to the coast in their Volkswagen Caravanettes with 2.4 children. Joe Walsh was added to give gutsy guitar in the wake of the country flavour of Bernie Leaden, while Randy Meisner grew in stature as a writer with 'Try And Love Again' and 'New Kid In Town'. The title track still bites as Henley's voice blends with Walsh's epic solo.
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