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 'Please Come Home for Christmas' Emerged From Eagles Time-OutHow 'Please Come Home for Christmas' Emerged From Eagles Time-OutSessions for a follow-up to 'Hotel California' were dragging on, and their label was growing concerned.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
Vince Gill Gets Why Some People Don’t Want Him in EaglesVince Gill Gets Why Some People Don’t Want Him in EaglesHe says new lineup is “not as good as the original” after Glenn Frey’s death.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 AlbumThe BBC once reported that "Hotel California" airs on U.S. radio every 11 minutes. So, let's dig deeper.Nick DeRisoNick DeRiso
Hear Eagles’ New Live Version of ‘Take It Easy’Hear Eagles’ New Live Version of ‘Take It Easy’Third preview track from 'Live From the Forum' features lead vocals by Deacon Frey. Dave LiftonDave Lifton
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