Eagles Reject Social-Ladder Climbing on ‘Busy Being Fabulous’Eagles Reject Social-Ladder Climbing on ‘Busy Being Fabulous’Like "Life in the Fast Lane," song criticizes how a trendy scene can strip a person's soul. But the narrator hasn't found the on-ramp. Dave LiftonDave Lifton
How Eagles’ ‘Seven Bridges Road’ Ended a Winding Path in Top 40How Eagles’ ‘Seven Bridges Road’ Ended a Winding Path in Top 40Song actually began life along a lonesome country highway outside Montgomery, Ala.Nick DeRisoNick DeRiso
How Eagles Fended Off Younger Competition With ‘New Kid in Town’How Eagles Fended Off Younger Competition With ‘New Kid in Town’No, the song was not aimed at Bruce Springsteen, co-writer J.D. Souther insists.Allison RappAllison Rapp
The Man Who Helped Eagles Find Their ‘Peaceful Easy Feeling’The Man Who Helped Eagles Find Their ‘Peaceful Easy Feeling’Local California songwriter would go on to collaborate with Glenn Frey on several other songs.Allison RappAllison Rapp
How Eagles Fought Off Punk, Disco and Fatigue on ‘The Long Run’How Eagles Fought Off Punk, Disco and Fatigue on ‘The Long Run’At the time, the band were the last people to question if others had longevity in them. Dave LiftonDave Lifton
Why Don Henley Called Eagles Manager ‘Satan’Why Don Henley Called Eagles Manager ‘Satan’Jibes at two different Rock Hall inductions downplay five-decade relationship.Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
How Eagles Introduced Timothy B. Schmit on ‘I Can’t Tell You Why’How Eagles Introduced Timothy B. Schmit on ‘I Can’t Tell You Why’He arrived with the makings of this first showcase moment with the group.Nick DeRisoNick DeRiso
Underrated Eagles: The Most Overlooked Song From Each AlbumUnderrated Eagles: The Most Overlooked Song From Each Album"Hotel California" reportedly airs on U.S. radio every 11 minutes, so let's dig deeper.Nick DeRisoNick DeRiso
When Future Eagle Vince Gill’s Bluegrass Band Opened for KissWhen Future Eagle Vince Gill’s Bluegrass Band Opened for KissHe recalls being booed and bottled offstage but loving it in the ‘70s.Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
How Joe Walsh Got to Shine on Eagles’ ‘Pretty Maids All in a Row’How Joe Walsh Got to Shine on Eagles’ ‘Pretty Maids All in a Row’A look at how the underrated — but Bob Dylan-praised — 'Hotel California' ballad came to life.Ryan ReedRyan Reed
Why Don Henley Thinks Eagles’ ‘Desperado’ Vocal Wasn’t His BestWhy Don Henley Thinks Eagles’ ‘Desperado’ Vocal Wasn’t His Best"That was not my best work, and I wish I had the chance to do it again," singer said in 2015. Ultimate Classic Rock StaffUltimate Classic Rock Staff
When Joe Walsh Stole Ted Nugent’s DrummerWhen Joe Walsh Stole Ted Nugent’s DrummerJoe Vitale recalls Nugent being "really sweet" about future Eagle recruiting him for Barnstorm. Martin KieltyMartin Kielty