Their Greatest Hits Volume 1 & 2

Their Greatest Hits Volume 1 & 2

Eagles

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Description

Their Greatest Hits Volume 1 & 2 gathers the Eagles’ journey from easygoing country rock to the darker, polished sound that made them one of the defining American bands of the 1970s. The first half draws from Eagles, Desperado, On the Border, and One of These Nights, with “Take It Easy,” “Tequila Sunrise,” and “Lyin’ Eyes” balancing close harmonies, bright acoustic guitars, and a subtle sense of weariness beneath the California glow.

The second volume moves into the richer studio craft of Hotel California and The Long Run. “Life in the Fast Lane” has a sharper rock edge, while “I Can’t Tell You Why” brings a smooth, late-night soulfulness. “Seven Bridges Road” is another high point, putting the group’s layered voices right at the center. Compared with the individual albums, this collection leaves aside some of the deeper narrative and mood, especially the frontier atmosphere of Desperado, but it makes the band’s evolution especially clear.

It is an easy record to return to because the songwriting and performances remain so carefully balanced. Glenn Frey’s directness, Don Henley’s bite, Joe Walsh’s guitar character, and the band’s harmonies all get room to register. For longtime listeners it plays like a familiar road trip, and for anyone starting with the Eagles, it offers a broad, satisfying way into the catalog.

Their Greatest Hits Volume 1 & 2 gathers the Eagles’ journey from easygoing country rock to the darker, polished sound that made them one of the defining American bands of the 1970s. The first half draws from Eagles, Desperado, On the Border, and One of These Nights, with “Take It Easy,” “Tequila Sunrise,” and “Lyin’ Eyes” balancing close harmonies, bright acoustic guitars, and a subtle sense of weariness beneath the California glow.

The second volume moves into the richer studio craft of Hotel California and The Long Run. “Life in the Fast Lane” has a sharper rock edge, while “I Can’t Tell You Why” brings a smooth, late-night soulfulness. “Seven Bridges Road” is another high point, putting the group’s layered voices right at the center. Compared with the individual albums, this collection leaves aside some of the deeper narrative and mood, especially the frontier atmosphere of Desperado, but it makes the band’s evolution especially clear.

It is an easy record to return to because the songwriting and performances remain so carefully balanced. Glenn Frey’s directness, Don Henley’s bite, Joe Walsh’s guitar character, and the band’s harmonies all get room to register. For longtime listeners it plays like a familiar road trip, and for anyone starting with the Eagles, it offers a broad, satisfying way into the catalog.

Details

Barcode
0081227934149
Publisher
Rhino
Barcode
0081227934132
Publisher
Rhe
Genre
Rock/Pop
Released
20170714
Released
20170417

Dimensions

L × W × H
6 × 5.2 × 0.5 in
Weight
180 g
L × W × H
12.5 × 12.5 × 0.5 in
Weight
500 g

Track Listing

20 TRACKS · 2 DISCS

  • Disc 1

    10 TRACKS
    40:46
    1.

    Take It Easy

    3:29
    2.

    Witchy Woman

    4:10
    3.

    Lyin' Eyes

    3:59
    4.

    Already Gone

    4:13
    5.

    Desperado

    3:33
    6.

    One Of These Nights

    4:51
    7.

    Tequila Sunrise

    2:52
    8.

    Take It To The Limit

    4:48
    9.

    Peaceful Easy Feeling

    4:16
    10.

    Best Of My Love

    4:35

  • Disc 2

    10 TRACKS
    46:40
    1.

    Hotel California

    6:29
    2.

    Heartache Tonight

    4:25
    3.

    Seven Bridges Road

    2:58
    4.

    Victim Of Love

    4:10
    5.

    The Sad Cafe

    5:32
    6.

    Life In The Fast Lane

    4:45
    7.

    I Can't Tell You Why

    4:54
    8.

    New Kid In Town

    5:04
    9.

    The Long Run

    3:42
    10.

    After The Thrill Is Gone

    4:41

  • Disc 1

    10 TRACKS
    40:46
    1.

    Take It Easy

    3:29
    2.

    Witchy Woman

    4:10
    3.

    Lyin' Eyes

    3:59
    4.

    Already Gone

    4:13
    5.

    Desperado

    3:33
    6.

    One Of These Nights

    4:51
    7.

    Tequila Sunrise

    2:52
    8.

    Take It To The Limit

    4:48
    9.

    Peaceful Easy Feeling

    4:16
    10.

    Best Of My Love

    4:35

  • Disc 2

    10 TRACKS
    46:40
    1.

    Hotel California

    6:29
    2.

    Heartache Tonight

    4:25
    3.

    Seven Bridges Road

    2:58
    4.

    Victim Of Love

    4:10
    5.

    The Sad Cafe

    5:32
    6.

    Life In The Fast Lane

    4:45
    7.

    I Can't Tell You Why

    4:54
    8.

    New Kid In Town

    5:04
    9.

    The Long Run

    3:42
    10.

    After The Thrill Is Gone

    4:41

Artist | Eagles

Eagles
Eagles helped define the polished, country-tinged sound of 1970s California rock, pairing close harmonies with crisp guitars and songs about freedom, loneliness, and the darker side of the American dream. Formed in Los Angeles by Glenn Frey, Don Henley, Bernie Leadon, and Randy Meisner, the group first found its footing on Eagles and Desperado, where acoustic picking and country rhythms sit alongside memorable songs such as “Take It Easy,” “Peaceful Easy Feeling,” and “Tequila Sunrise.”

Their sound grew tougher and more expansive on On the Border and One of These Nights, then reached its best-known form with Hotel California. That album’s layered guitars, immaculate vocals, and uneasy late-night atmosphere still reward a full listen beyond the title track, especially on “New Kid in Town” and “The Last Resort.” The Long Run brought a sleeker, more road-worn finish before the band’s long initial break. Eagles records remain easy to return to because the playing is precise without feeling cold, and those harmonies can make even the most restless songs feel instantly familiar.
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Artist | Eagles

Eagles
Eagles helped define the polished, country-tinged sound of 1970s California rock, pairing close harmonies with crisp guitars and songs about freedom, loneliness, and the darker side of the American dream. Formed in Los Angeles by Glenn Frey, Don Henley, Bernie Leadon, and Randy Meisner, the group first found its footing on Eagles and Desperado, where acoustic picking and country rhythms sit alongside memorable songs such as “Take It Easy,” “Peaceful Easy Feeling,” and “Tequila Sunrise.”

Their sound grew tougher and more expansive on On the Border and One of These Nights, then reached its best-known form with Hotel California. That album’s layered guitars, immaculate vocals, and uneasy late-night atmosphere still reward a full listen beyond the title track, especially on “New Kid in Town” and “The Last Resort.” The Long Run brought a sleeker, more road-worn finish before the band’s long initial break. Eagles records remain easy to return to because the playing is precise without feeling cold, and those harmonies can make even the most restless songs feel instantly familiar.
VIEW ALL EAGLES RELEASES →