The Eagles - Their Greatest Hits (1971-1975) [Gold CD]
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The pre-Hotel California years were arguably the best for The Eagles (though there were, thanks to Joe Walsh, some stellar future moments). Their mix of country, folk, and rock had a harder, grittier edge, and helped define what would become known as the Southern California sound. There was just enough of a country feel in the beautiful harmonies of "Best of My Love," to blur the edges between the genres. "Take It Easy" and "Lyin' Eyes" could easily have come out of the new Nashville school, as well. The twang that characterizes the guitar intro to "Already Gone" and the leads in "Witchy Woman" and "One of These Nights," also pays tribute to country's guitar greats. Greatest Hits 1971-1975 houses a scant ten singles, but not only does it illustrate the magic of the collaboration between Glen Frey and Don Henley, it shows the breadth of The Eagles impact on the many who would follow their lead. --Steve Gdula --This text refers to the Audio CD edition.
Album Description
From the original master tapes on 24 karat Gold disc. Booklet includes complete original artwork. 1993 release. Standard jewel case.
The Eagles - Their Greatest Hits (1971-1975), Music, The Eagles, Album Rock, Country-Rock, Pop, Pop/Rock, Popular Music, Rock, Rock/Pop, Soft Rock, United States of America
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- Fly with the Eagles
- Flyin' High - 4 Ever
- The title says it all!
- A smooth shot of tequila
- A 70's classic, but now obsolete
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Eagles - Their Greatest Hits 1971-1975
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ASIN: B000002GVS
Release Date: 1990-10-25 |
Tracks:
- Take It Easy
- Witchy Woman
- Lyin' Eyes
- Already Gone
- Desperado
- One Of These Nights
- Tequila Sunrise
- Take It To The Limit
- Peaceful, Easy Feeling
- Best Of My Love
Amazon.com essential recording
The pre-Hotel California years were arguably the best for The Eagles (though there were, thanks to Joe Walsh, some stellar future moments). Their mix of country, folk, and rock had a harder, grittier edge, and helped define what would become known as the Southern California sound. There was just enough of a country feel in the beautiful harmonies of "Best of My Love," to blur the edges between the genres. "Take It Easy" and "Lyin' Eyes" could easily have come out of the new Nashville school, as well. The twang that characterizes the guitar intro to "Already Gone" and the leads in "Witchy Woman" and "One of These Nights," also pays tribute to country's guitar greats. Greatest Hits 1971-1975 houses a scant ten singles, but not only does it illustrate the magic of the collaboration between Glen Frey and Don Henley, it shows the breadth of The Eagles impact on the many who would follow their lead. --Steve Gdula
Album Description
From the original master tapes on 24 karat Gold disc. Booklet includes complete original artwork. 1993 release. Standard jewel case.
Customer Reviews:
Fly with the Eagles.......2007-06-10
Great collection that you will enjoy. Its got some essential Eagle hits that really are gems. A fine collection of music from a fine collection of musicians.
Flyin' High - 4 Ever.......2007-03-09
This record ranks as the #1 best selling album in the American Music Industry, so I guess that speaks for iteslf. 41 million copies worldwide and still selling, probably indicates just how their music appeals to all young and old...
If you want an introduction to the Eagles buy this and also "Hotel California" and you'll be set.
Take It Easy is as fresh now as it was in 1973 (and still stands as the best ever Eagles song recorded - that opening "G" chord still sends shivers down one's spine!) Contains all the great stuff pre-Hotel California.
However, if you want a far more comprehensive collection of Eagles songs - buy the double CD "Complete Greatest Hits".
The title says it all!.......2006-12-18
This album can afford to be out of print now that there's the surpassing THE VERY BEST OF THE EAGLES. Here are ten chart-risers that were previously released respectively on the band's first four non-compilation releases,THE EAGLES,DESPERADO,ON THE BORDER and ONE OF THESE NIGHTS.
A smooth shot of tequila.......2006-12-06
This album stops a bit early in the Eagles' career, just before the release of "Hotel California," and that's to its advantage because there isn't a dud on the album. After this, it was hit or miss for them. The standouts here are "One of These Nights," "Best of My Love," and the underrated, overlooked, and totally awesome "Tequila Sunrise." Great music for singing along in the car (especially the doo-doo-doos at the end of "Peaceful Easy Feeling").
A 70's classic, but now obsolete.......2006-11-03
This was a must have album in the 1970's, but it has since been superceded by their "The Very Best of" 2 CD set. This CD is simply a song for song re-issue of the vinyl album, so it only contains 10 songs from their early days. Which would be fine if this were a budget release, but it is not. The songs on here are great, but I think you would get a better value from buying "The Very Best of The Eagles" collection. It spans their entire career and includes 33 songs on 2 CDs.
I know they want to keep selling this CD since it is the biggest selling album of all time, but they need to cut the price or at least throw in a few bonus tracks.
Average customer rating:
- 5 stars for the music - 1 star for the packaging
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Their Greatest Hits (1971-1975)
Eagles
Manufacturer: Wea International
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD
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ASIN: B000EOUTVC
Release Date: 2006-05-08 |
Tracks:
- Take It Easy
- Witchy Woman
- Lyin' Eyes
- Already Gone
- Desperado
- One of These Nights
- Tequila Sunrise
- Take It to the Limit
- Peaceful Easy Feeling
- Best of My Love
Album Description
Import pressing of Their Greatest Hits 1971-75. Vinyl replica CD comes housed in a slipcase. Rhino UK. 2006.
Album Details
Digitally Remastered Special Limited Edition Issue of the Southern California Band's Album Classic in a Deluxe, Miniaturized LP Sleeve Replica of the Original Vinyl Album Artwork.
Customer Reviews:
5 stars for the music - 1 star for the packaging.......2007-01-16
Its hard to believe that this superb music comes in a cardboard sleeve.
Its a shame for The Eagles.
Average customer rating:
- Fly with the Eagles
- Flyin' High - 4 Ever
- The title says it all!
- A smooth shot of tequila
- A 70's classic, but now obsolete
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The Eagles - Their Greatest Hits (1971-1975)
Eagles
Manufacturer: Dcc Compact Classics
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD
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- Hell Freezes Over
- Chronicle, Vol. 1: The 20 Greatest Hits
ASIN: B000000170
Release Date: 1993-06-18 |
Tracks:
- Take It Easy
- Witchy Woman
- Lyin' Eyes
- Already Gone
- Desperado
- One Of These Nights
- Tequila Sunrise
- Take It To The Limit
- Peaceful, Easy Feeling
- Best Of My Love
Amazon.com essential recording
The pre-Hotel California years were arguably the best for The Eagles (though there were, thanks to Joe Walsh, some stellar future moments). Their mix of country, folk, and rock had a harder, grittier edge, and helped define what would become known as the Southern California sound. There was just enough of a country feel in the beautiful harmonies of "Best of My Love," to blur the edges between the genres. "Take It Easy" and "Lyin' Eyes" could easily have come out of the new Nashville school, as well. The twang that characterizes the guitar intro to "Already Gone" and the leads in "Witchy Woman" and "One of These Nights," also pays tribute to country's guitar greats. Greatest Hits 1971-1975 houses a scant ten singles, but not only does it illustrate the magic of the collaboration between Glen Frey and Don Henley, it shows the breadth of The Eagles impact on the many who would follow their lead. --Steve Gdula
Album Description
From the original master tapes on 24 karat Gold disc. Booklet includes complete original artwork. 1993 release. Standard jewel case.
Customer Reviews:
Fly with the Eagles.......2007-06-10
Great collection that you will enjoy. Its got some essential Eagle hits that really are gems. A fine collection of music from a fine collection of musicians.
Flyin' High - 4 Ever.......2007-03-09
This record ranks as the #1 best selling album in the American Music Industry, so I guess that speaks for iteslf. 41 million copies worldwide and still selling, probably indicates just how their music appeals to all young and old...
If you want an introduction to the Eagles buy this and also "Hotel California" and you'll be set.
Take It Easy is as fresh now as it was in 1973 (and still stands as the best ever Eagles song recorded - that opening "G" chord still sends shivers down one's spine!) Contains all the great stuff pre-Hotel California.
However, if you want a far more comprehensive collection of Eagles songs - buy the double CD "Complete Greatest Hits".
The title says it all!.......2006-12-18
This album can afford to be out of print now that there's the surpassing THE VERY BEST OF THE EAGLES. Here are ten chart-risers that were previously released respectively on the band's first four non-compilation releases,THE EAGLES,DESPERADO,ON THE BORDER and ONE OF THESE NIGHTS.
A smooth shot of tequila.......2006-12-06
This album stops a bit early in the Eagles' career, just before the release of "Hotel California," and that's to its advantage because there isn't a dud on the album. After this, it was hit or miss for them. The standouts here are "One of These Nights," "Best of My Love," and the underrated, overlooked, and totally awesome "Tequila Sunrise." Great music for singing along in the car (especially the doo-doo-doos at the end of "Peaceful Easy Feeling").
A 70's classic, but now obsolete.......2006-11-03
This was a must have album in the 1970's, but it has since been superceded by their "The Very Best of" 2 CD set. This CD is simply a song for song re-issue of the vinyl album, so it only contains 10 songs from their early days. Which would be fine if this were a budget release, but it is not. The songs on here are great, but I think you would get a better value from buying "The Very Best of The Eagles" collection. It spans their entire career and includes 33 songs on 2 CDs.
I know they want to keep selling this CD since it is the biggest selling album of all time, but they need to cut the price or at least throw in a few bonus tracks.
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Their Greatest Hits (1971-1975)
Eagles
Manufacturer: Asylum
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD
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- One of These Nights
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ASIN: B0009EOZV2
Release Date: 2005-07-04 |
Tracks:
- Take It Easy
- Witchy Woman
- Lyin' Eyes
- Already Gone
- Desperado
- One of These Nights
- Tequila Sunrise
- Take It to the Limit
- Peaceful Easy Feeling
- Best of My Love
Album Description
Japanese only paper sleeve pressing. Features the same remastering and tracks as the US edition. Warner. 2005.
Album Details
Limited Edition Japanese Reissue in an LP Sleeve Replica of the Classic Album.
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Vol. 2-Their Greatest Hits
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ASIN: B000K2UHK6
Release Date: 2006-11-28 |
Album Description
Limited edition European pressing of this 1982 compilation comes housed in a miniature LP sleeve. 10 tracks. Warner. 2006.
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Their Greatest Hits 1971-1975
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD
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ASIN: B000E6G1OO
Release Date: 2006-03-14 |
Customer Reviews:
Mellow Country-Rock.......2006-07-26
The Eagles have a reputation that groups them the greats of rock and country-rock. This reputation comes in spite of the fact that the Eagles released but seven albums in their two incarnations, six of which they released between 1972 and 1979. Their last album was "Hell Freezes Over," an orphan released in 1994.
The first four Eagles albums provided enough material for the first of six collections, titled "Their Greatest Hits." This album covers the Eagles from 1971 to 1975, the pre-Joe Walsh years. In general, their music during these years had a country flavor, flavored with rock influences. I consider the Eagles of these first four albums to be one of the first true country-rock bands. I also think that Don Henley and Glen Frey brought to this genre a style and talent that reminds me of the Beatles in their middle years.
This album captures quite a range. "Desperado" is probably the most overtly country in style. "Witchy Woman" has a rhythm that seems to me to be influenced by Native American music. Other songs move further away from country, but still show their country influences; examples are "Already Gone" and "Peaceful Easy Feeling."
You can also detect elements of the Eagles that would be more strongly manifested in "Hotel California" and "The Long Run." "Witchy Woman" has a strong electric guitar lead. "Already Gone" also has a dominant lead guitar, which at that time was more associated with rock. The latter song could have gone on "The Long Run," an album that moved the Eagles away from country flavored music.
I think the Eagles are highly regarded because of the quality of the songs created by the group and because of the influence they had on other country-rock groups. They showed others that country and rock could be successfully married and that people would buy such music when it was performed well. They also showed others that the same group could create a song that would be considered rock, and on the same record have a song with strong country influences. Along with a number of other groups in the 60s and 70s, the Eagles were groundbreaking in their own way.
It's easy to look back on this music and put it down because 30 years later it is no longer fresh, new, or original. There have been hundreds of imitators of the Eagles. However, the Eagles were one of the first, and in many ways, were the first. Those who came later imitated the Eagles and performed similar music so many times that after a while the impact of the Eagles appears to have been diluted. In truth, that impact occurred when these songs were released, and are part of the continuing evolution of music. Try to put yourself back in the early 70s when this music was released. It was great then; fresh, innovative, and young. The jungle beat of disco, techno-pop, the discordant chords of Nine Inch Nails were all yet to be, and the Beatles had only broken up recently. I will always remember this music for how unique it was when released.
This particular version of the Eagles' "Greatest Hits" is an import. There are several variations of this album available, so I recommend you research the various versions and their price and then select the version that meets your needs.
If you like what you hear on the radio of the Eagles then you will enjoy this CD. I prefer the albums to this collection, because I think the albums have more music equal to the music on this CD, but this collection is a good introduction to the early Eagles. Enjoy!
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Their Greatest Hits 1971-75
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD
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ASIN: B000K2UHKQ
Release Date: 2007-01-30 |
Album Description
Limited edition European pressing of this 1976 compilation, one of the biggest selling albums of all time, comes housed in a miniature LP sleeve. 10 tracks. Warner. 2006.
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