Saturday Night

I saw the Eagles on September 13th at Madison Square Garden.  Words can't begin to describe how amazing it was.

They performed 27 songs, which is why they took a fifteen minute intermission halfway through the show.  The set list was as follows:

1. Saturday Night
2. Train Leaves Here This Morning (Dillard & Clark cover)
3. Peaceful Easy Feeling
4. Witchy Woman
5. Doolin'-Dalton
6. Tequila Sunrise
7. Doolin'-Dalton/Desperado (Reprise)
8. Already Gone
9. The Best of My Love
10. Lyin' Eyes
11. One of These Nights
12. Take It to the Limit
13. Pretty Maids All in a Row
14. I Can't Tell You Why
15. New Kid in Town
16. Love Will Keep Us Alive
17. Heartache Tonight
18. Those Shoes
19. In the City (Joe Walsh song)
20. Life's Been Good (Joe Walsh song)
21. The Long Run
22. Funk #49 (James Gang cover)
23. Life in the Fast Lane
24. Encore:  Hotel California
25. Encore 2:  Take It Easy
26. Encore 2:  Rocky Mountain Way (Joe Walsh song)
27. Encore 2:  Desperado

For the most part, the whole show was done in chronological order, since the theme was, "History of the Eagles."  

"Desperado" was my favorite song of the night, but that may just be because it is my favorite song of all time.  I was really upset that they didn't play "Ol' 55," though.

They all sounded really fantastic especially for their ages.

It started out with just Henley and Frey sitting on stools.  It felt more like the Beacon Theatre than it did MSG - very intimate.

The group currently consists of Don Henley (drums, guitar, vocals), Glenn Frey (guitars, vocals, keyboard), Joe Walsh (guitars, vocals, keyboard), and Timothy B. Schmit (bass, vocals, acoustic guitar).

[My photo, please credit if used]

When researching the songs from the first few albums, you don't see much written by Don Henley (and only three by Glenn Frey) in their first album, Eagles.  But once their sophomore album Desperado came along, most of the songs were written with Henley and/or Frey.  There are also a few songs written by Jackson Browne.  The musician/singer-songwriter co-wrote songs "Doolin-Dalton," "James Dean," and "Take It Easy."

You never know who will just show up to a show at Madison Square Garden, so I was hoping Jackson Browne would have made an appearance.  My dreams didn't come true.

New albums and singles

I got four new vinyls today!  Two are complete albums:  Don Henley's 'Building the Perfect Beast' and the original movie soundtrack to 'Saturday Night Fever.'  The other two are 45 RPM singles:  The Bangles' 'Manic Monday' and Mike & the Mechanics' 'The Living Years.'

I got them at The Record Store on Route 9 in Howell, NJ.  They have so many records to where it is a little overwhelming.  They have new and old ones and they're all in great condition!  If you're looking for a good place to buy LPs, that is the perfect place to go. 

Duets

I love hearing duets!  There is something about the way opposite genders sound together.  I created a list of some of my favorite duets.

• Before the Storm - Jonas Brothers & Miley Cyrus - I used to be in love with the Jonas Brothers and I still love Miley Cyrus.  As you may remember, Miley and Nick dated briefly a little while back, so it was nice hearing them collaborate.  
• Endless Love - Lionel Richie & Diana Ross - This is of course a really popular song.  It is a great duet, although for some reason when Lionel Richie made a music video for the song, he was singing the duet with Shania Twain - not Diana Ross.  
• Missing You - John Waite & Alison Krauss - I love this song!  My mom likes John Waite's original recording from 1984 so much more but my dad and I disagree and think this version is much better.  
• The Lady Loves Me - Elvis Presley & Ann-Margret - This is one of my favorite movies and this is definitely my favorite song from it!  The two of them sound incredible together - I wouldn't have wanted someone different to play either of them.
• I Got You Babe - Sonny & Cher - In my opinion, probably the most famous duet ever.  I can't listen to this song without thinking of Groundhog Day with Bill Murray.  
• Leather and Lace - Don Henley & Stevie Nicks - This is a great duet.  The lyrics go so well with their voices - I know that probably sounds really corny, but it's true!
• You're the One That I Want - John Travolta (as Danny) & Olivia Newton-John (as Sandy) - Grease was one of my favorite movies growing up.  I loved the songs that went along with the movie as well, this being one of them.  
• Islands in the Stream - Kenny Rogers & Dolly Parton - This song was originally performed by the Bee Gees, but blew up when Kenny Rogers covered it with Dolly Parton in the early 80s.  Most don't know that it was a Bee Gees song because of how popular the duet was.

Don Henley

Born Donald Hugh Henley on July 22, 1947 in Gilmer, Texas, Don Henley was a member of the famous band the Eagles.  He was the drummer and lead vocalist of the band before his successful career as a solo artist.  He sang lead vocals as an Eagles member in songs like "Desperado" and "Hotel California", and had solo hits such as "The Boys of Summer" and "Sunset Grill".
His solo albums include:

• August 13, 1982 - I Can't Stand Still
• November 19, 1984 - Building the Perfect Beast
• June 27, 1989 - The End of the Innocence
• May 23, 2000 - Inside Job

He sold over 10 million records as a solo artist.

Bibliography:

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Don_Henley

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