What are your three favorite songs by The Eagles?

**Rain Man** · 04-10-2005, 02:56 PM

I'm listening to their Greatest Hits album, which begs the inevitable poll.

**Rain Man** · 04-10-2005, 03:04 PM

I think their most famous song isn't in their top three, and maybe not even their top five.

I picked:

Seven Bridges Road - I'm a sucker for a capella (sp?) and acoustics.

Take It Easy - Classic song. Everyone knows it when they hear it.

Peaceful Easy Feeling - See above. Great song.

I accidentally voted for Midnight Flyer instead of Peaceful Easy Feeling, but Midnight Flyer is a great song, too. It has a nice feel to it. And it's a crime to not list Life in the Fast Lane among the top five, too.

penchief · 04-10-2005, 03:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Rain Man

I'm listening to their Greatest Hits album, which begs the inevitable poll.

1. Peaceful Easy Feeling

2. Take it Easy

3. Desperado

Oddly, I've always felt that Hotel California was greatly overrated.

siberian khatru · 04-10-2005, 03:06 PM

Throw "I Can't Tell You Why" on that list.

For some reason, I love the organ in the background (can't remember if it's Walsh or Felder playing it).

**CosmicPal** · 04-10-2005, 03:15 PM

The Last Resort

Desperado

I Can't Tell You Why

mcan · 04-10-2005, 03:17 PM

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Originally Posted by CosmicPal

The Last Resort

Another great one that flies under the radar. I think this is Henley's favorite Eagles song, judging by the fact that it's not a big hit and they still did it live on the Hell Freezes Over MTV concert.

mcan · 04-10-2005, 03:19 PM

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Originally Posted by siberian khatru

Throw "I Can't Tell You Why" on that list.

For some reason, I love the organ in the background (can't remember if it's Walsh or Felder playing it).

On the album it's probably either Frey or a studio musician.

Live it's definately Glen Frey.

mcan · 04-10-2005, 03:13 PM

VERY difficult to answer. The Eagles are easily in my top three favorite bands of all time...

SO

#3: Victim of Love
Randy Meisner's vocal track is fantastic, and the doubled guitar riffs are beautiful. This is one track I'd love to remake into a big hit if I ever have a rock band.

#2: Doolin Dalton/Desperado reprise
Of course, Desperado is a great song, but few realize that the song is part of a trilogy within one of the better concept albums ever made. The final track of the album is beautiful, and actually made me cry the first time I heard it. I still get goosebumps every time I think about it or hear it.

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The queen of diamonds let you down, she was just an empty fable. The queen of hearts, you say you've never met. You're twisted fate has found you out, and it's finally turned the tables. Stole your dreams and payed you with regrets. Desperado. (is there gonna be anything left is there gonna be?) You've sealed your fate up a long time ago. (Ain't it hard when you're all alone in the center ring) Now there's no time left to borrow. (Is there gonna be anything left?) Only stardust. Maybe tomarrow... Desperado...

#1: Saturday Night
OK, maybe my #1 and #2 would switch back and forth depending on the day. Anyway, I think the poetry in these lyrics is beautiful and Henley does an amazing job of making the vocals soar. The mandolin track is brilliantly laced into an original and surprising chord progression. I'm also a big fan of songs like these that have a sense of "nostalgia." (Skynyrd's "Tuesday's Gone" is another example). It's a quality that's tough to recreate. It also has a great bridge with a slight Russian fell to it. The harmonies are well arranged. It's really just a beautiful song.

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What a tangled web we weave. Go 'round with circumstance. Someone show me how to tell. The dancer... From the dance.

**BigMeatballDave** · 04-10-2005, 03:13 PM

1. One Of These Nights
2. Lyin' Eyes
3. Hotel Cali

**Saulbadguy** · 04-10-2005, 03:21 PM

Come on, man. I had a rough night and I hate the ****in' Eagles, man!

KCWolfman · 04-10-2005, 03:24 PM

Saturday Night and Hollywood Waltz

The Eagles are the kings of 3/4 time

mcan · 04-10-2005, 03:26 PM

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Originally Posted by KCWolfman

Saturday Night and Hollywood Waltz

The Eagles are the kings of 3/4 time

Old skool... Nice choice.

mcan · 04-10-2005, 03:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Saulbadguy

Come on, man. I had a rough night and I hate the ****in' Eagles, man!

Love the movie, but I wish they wouldn't have said that. Then again, "The Dude" isn't exactly a guy I WANT to relate to.

**Saulbadguy** · 04-10-2005, 03:25 PM

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Originally Posted by mcan

Love the movie, but I wish they wouldn't have said that. Then again, "The Dude" isn't exactly a guy I WANT to relate to.

Oh come on..EVERYONE wants to be the DUDE.

mcan · 04-10-2005, 03:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Saulbadguy

Oh come on..EVERYONE wants to be the DUDE.

Not if it means hating the EAGLES!

View Poll Results: What are your THREE favorite songs by The Eagles
After the Thrill is Gone	1	1.43%
Desperado	28	40.00%
Heartache Tonight	0	0%
Hole in the World	1	1.43%
Hotel California	35	50.00%
In the City	3	4.29%
James Dean	2	2.86%
Life in the Fast Lane	12	17.14%
Love will Keep Us Alive	1	1.43%
Lyin' Eyes	13	18.57%
Midnight Flyer	2	2.86%
One of These Nights	5	7.14%
Peaceful Easy Feeling	7	10.00%
Please Come Home for Christmas	1	1.43%
Seven Bridges Road	17	24.29%
Take it Easy	21	30.00%
Take it to the Limit	6	8.57%
Tequila Sunrise	4	5.71%
The Best of My Love	5	7.14%
The Long Run	3	4.29%
The Sad Cafe	1	1.43%
Those Shoes	2	2.86%
Witchy Woman	10	14.29%
Other (Please Specify instead of mendin' those fences)	6	8.57%
None. The Eagles Stink, and I hate Terrell Owens.	5	7.14%
Multiple Choice Poll. Voters: 70. You may not vote on this poll

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Rain Man NFL's #1 Ermines Fan Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: My house Casino cash: $3218491 VARSITY	I think their most famous song isn't in their top three, and maybe not even their top five. I picked: Seven Bridges Road - I'm a sucker for a capella (sp?) and acoustics. Take It Easy - Classic song. Everyone knows it when they hear it. Peaceful Easy Feeling - See above. Great song. I accidentally voted for Midnight Flyer instead of Peaceful Easy Feeling, but Midnight Flyer is a great song, too. It has a nice feel to it. And it's a crime to not list Life in the Fast Lane among the top five, too. __________________ I'm putting random letters here as a celebration of free speech: xigrakgrah misorojeq rkemeseit.
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