THE VERY BEST OF includes a 46-page booklet with pictures and track information.
"Hole In The World" was nominated for the 2004 Grammy Award for Best Pop Performance By A Duo Or Group With Vocal.
The Eagles' founders Don Henley and Glenn Frey were forthright in their desire to bring then-emerging country rock to new heights of commercial success. Formed in Los Angeles in 1971, they learned from their observations of the scene around them, and subsequently took their music to the top of the charts. They stayed there throughout the '70s, becoming synonymous with the sound of Southern California rock.
The band's first hit was with a song by Jackson Browne, and their first album also included a cover of "Ol' 55" by Tom Waits, but the bulk of the material they're known for was penned by Henley and Frey. This two-disc set wisely expands the original VERY BEST OF collection with important album tracks that have also long been band staples and favorites (such as the aforementioned Waits tune and a number of other songs from their pre-platinum first three releases). As is often the common industry-wide practice, there's also a new song, "Hole in the World."
A 2-CD retrospective from the multiplatinum superstars whose 1976 "Greatest Hits" is the #1 album of all time! Special Limited Edition bonus DVD included with a music video, outtakes from the video and backstage pass to Farewell 1.
Initial pressings included a bonus DVD.
Recorded between 1972 & 2003.
The Eagles: Bernie Leadon (vocals, guitar, slide guitar, pedal steel guitar, banjo, mandolin); Don Felder (vocals, guitar, slide guitar, steel guitar, keyboards); Glen Frey, Joe Walsh (vocals, guitar, slide guitar, keyboards); Randy Meisner (vocals, guitar, guitarron, bass); Don Henley (vocals, drums, percussion); Timothy B. Schmit (vocals, bass).
Producers: Glyn Johns, Bill Szymczyk, Eagles, Elliot Scheiner, Rob Jacobs.
Compilation producer: The Eagles.
Eagles: Don Felder (vocals, guitars, slide guitar, steel guitar, keyboards); Bernie Leadon (vocals, guitars, slide guitar, pedal steel guitar, banjo, mandolin); Glenn Frey, Joe Walsh (vocals, guitars, slide guitar, keyboards); Randy Meisner (vocals, guitarron, bass guitar); Timothy B. Schmit (vocals, bass guitar); Don Henley (vocals, drums, percussion).
Additional personnel: Steuart Smith (electric guitar); Al Perkins (pedal steel guitar); David Sanborn (alto saxophone); Jim Ed Norman, Willie Hollis (piano); Jay Oliver (keyboards); Scott Crago (drums, percussion).Rolling Stone (11/13/03, pp.100-1) - 5 stars out of 5 - "...It's a dream package that unerringly documents Henley and Frey's Eagle-eyed view of the 1970s, from the earthly paradise to fast-lane trap..." Q (Summer/01, p.118) - 4 stars out of 5 - "...Delivers he soundtrack of '70s LA and they remain the definitive male harmony group of their era..."
Barry Goldberg; Bill Szymcyzk; Mark Curry; Billy Youdelman; Steve Churchyard; Allan Blazek; Glyn Johns; Carl Glanville; Gary Ladinsky; Howard Kilgour; Richard Davis; Michael Braunstein; Don Wood; Ken Villeneuve; Tom Trafalski; Andy Ackland; Jim Paterson; Bob Stringer; Mike Harlow; Biff Dawes; Jay Parti; Bob Winder; Andy Grassi; Charlie Bouis; Kelly Kotera; Dave Crowthen; John Swain; Dan Everhart; Phil Jamtass; Dennis Mays; Michael Verdick; Rod Thaer; Tom Winslow; Ed Mashal; Bruce Hensal
Every song the average Eagles fan would want! We only had one old "Eagles" LP vinyl album and decided to treat ourselves to an update. We are sure that we made the right choice! This CD set seems exceptionally clear and well-produced, and it contains every song that any average Eagles fan would ever want to hear, and a few more that they didn't know about. As you play these 2 discs, you will be instantly transported back to the early 70's, when the Eagles helped fill the gap left by the Beatles breakup. But don't worry, you'll also be carried forward all the way back to the new millenium. If you find yourself dancing in your own living room, that's OK. We did! Submitted by bobnjane (Hiawassee, GA, USA) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo 4 of 4 found this helpful.
Good greatest hits music. The sound quality is great! It's very interesting the read the band's comments about each song. Submitted by dianer (Wichita, Kansas) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo 4 of 4 found this helpful.
BUY IT IF YOU LOVE THE EAGLES OR JUST LIKE THEM, YOU SHOULD ADD THIS TO YOUR COLLECTION. GREAT MUSIC AND A GOOD COMPILATION OF THEIR SONGS. Submitted by DLANZAPLUM2 (LONG ISLAND, NY) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo 3 of 4 found this helpful.
Great I loved it. After seeing the Eagles farewell tour on TV, I didn't want the DVD so I found this set and it's almost exactly the same as the TV concert without the "Live" background noises. If you like the Eagles, this is one you've got to have. Submitted by bk00 (Sanford, FL, USA) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo 1 of 1 found this helpful.
great Great music and beautiful songs i really like it. Submitted by bib_sb (Gillette, WY, USA) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo
Every song the average Eagles fan would want!
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