Eagles Liveis the first live album by the American rock bandEagles,atwo-LP setreleased on November 7, 1980. Although the Eagles were already in the process of breaking up,[3][4]the band owedElektra/Asylum Recordsone more album and fulfilled that contractual obligation with a release of performances from theHotel CaliforniaandThe Long Runtours.
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| Released | November 7, 1980 | |||
| Recorded | October 20, 1976 – July 31, 1980 | |||
| Venue | The Forum(Inglewood, California) Santa Monica Civic Auditorium(Santa Monica, California) Long Beach Arena(Long Beach, California) | |||
| Genre | Rock | |||
| Length | 77:10 | |||
| Label | Asylum | |||
| Producer | Bill Szymczyk | |||
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| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| Allmusic |   [1] |
| Robert Christgau | C−[2] |
Eagles Livewas mixed byGlenn FreyandDon Henleyon opposite coasts inLos AngelesandMiami,respectively, and as producerBill Szymczykput it, the record's harmony and instrument fixes were made "courtesy ofFederal Express."The 1983Rolling Stone Record Guidesaid it is "perhaps the most heavilyoverdubbed[live album] in history. ""Seven Bridges Road,"aSteve Youngcover, was released as a single and became a top-40 hit.
Recording
editFive of the tracks were recorded in October 1976, during three performances atThe ForuminInglewood, California.The other ten tracks were recorded in July 1980, from three shows at theSanta Monica Civic Auditoriumand one at theLong Beach Arenain California. The band had different line-ups in 1976 and 1980;Timothy B. Schmitjoined in 1978, replacing original bassistRandy Meisner.[4]Five lead singers are featured in the 14 vocal songs on the album [excluding the brief musical interlude of "Doolin Dalton (Reprise II)" ]: Henley, Frey,Joe Walsh,Meisner and Schmit. Songs from each Eagles studio album except one (On the Border) are included, as well as two Walsh solo tracks and onecover song:the acoustic harmony-laden "Seven Bridges Road."
Plagued for years by internal strife, the band had reached a breaking point by July 31, 1980, whenThe Long Runtour concluded with a concert inLong Beach, California,that served as a fund-raiser for then-SenatorAlan Cranston's campaign. The version of "All Night Long"forEagles Livewas recorded at this show, which was most notable for a dispute between bandmates Frey andDon Felderthat culminated backstage, when they nearly came to blows. Frey then refused to even speak to the other band members, let alone join them to record overdubs forEagles Live;therefore, the recording was done piecemeal. Frey was in Los Angeles while the rest of the band was in Miami, with Henley overseeing the post-production sessions. Tapes were sent back and forth between the two locations until the album was completed.[3][4]Szymczyk said: "I had my assistant in Los Angeles with Glenn, and I had the rest of the band fly to Miami. We were fixing three-part harmonies courtesy ofFederal Express."[5]Five different lawyers were thanked in the liner notes.[4]
The Eagles rejected a $2 million offer from the label to record two new songs for the album. The only previously unreleased song in the album is a version of "Seven Bridges Road".[4]The song was a showcase for the band's close harmony singing, as the verses of the song featurea cappellavocals from all five members.
Cover
editThe album cover is the image of a band-equipment storage chest used during a concert tour. It includes the number86on both sides and "MIA"written on air-freight stickers on the back.
The record labels were custom, showing a bird's nest filled with eggs and hand grenades.[citation needed]
Original pressings of the vinyl double-album had text engraved in the run-out grooves on each side, as had been the band's tradition since their 1975 albumOne of These Nights.Side 1: "Is it illegal to yell" Movie! "in a firehouse?"; "Side 2:" Hello, Federal?... Ship it! "; Side 3:" Not Tonight, thanks... "; Side 4:"... I've gotta rest up for my monster ".[6]
Track listing
edit| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Lead vocals | Length |
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| 1. | "Hotel California"(July 29, 1980, Santa Monica) | Don Henley | 6:55 | |
| 2. | "Heartache Tonight"(July 27, 1980, Santa Monica) |
| Glenn Frey | 4:35 |
| 3. | "I Can't Tell You Why"(July 28, 1980, Santa Monica) |
| Timothy B. Schmit | 5:24 |
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Lead vocals | Length |
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| 1. | "The Long Run"(July 27, 1980, Santa Monica) |
| Henley | 5:35 |
| 2. | "New Kid in Town"(October 22, 1976, The Forum) |
| Frey | 5:45 |
| 3. | "Life's Been Good"(July 29, 1980, Santa Monica) | Joe Walsh | Joe Walsh | 9:38 |
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Lead vocals | Length |
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| 1. | "Seven Bridges Road"(July 28, 1980, Santa Monica) | Steve Young | Henley, Frey, Walsh, Schmit,Don Felder | 3:54 |
| 2. | "Wasted Time" (October 22, 1976, The Forum) |
| Henley | 5:40 |
| 3. | "Take It to the Limit"(October 20, 1976, The Forum) |
| Randy Meisner | 5:20 |
| 4. | "Doolin-Dalton (RepriseII) "(October 21, 1976, The Forum) |
| instrumental | 0:44 |
| 5. | "Desperado"(October 21, 1976, The Forum) |
| Henley | 4:04 |
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Lead vocals | Length |
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| 1. | "Saturday Night" (July 28, 1980, Santa Monica) |
| Henley | 3:55 |
| 2. | "All Night Long"(July 31, 1980, Long Beach) | Walsh | Walsh | 5:40 |
| 3. | "Life in the Fast Lane"(July 27, 1980, Santa Monica) |
| Henley | 5:10 |
| 4. | "Take It Easy"(July 27, 1980, Santa Monica) |
| Frey | 5:20 |
Personnel
editSourced from original album liner notes.
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- Don Felder– guitars, slide guitar, organ, harmony and backing vocals
- Glenn Frey– rhythm guitar, keyboards, vocals
- Don Henley– drums, percussion, vocals
- Randy Meisner– bass guitar, vocals (1976 shows; "New Kid in Town," "Wasted Time," "Take It to the Limit," "Doolin'-Dalton (Reprise II)," and "Desperado" )
- Timothy B. Schmit– bass guitar, vocals (1980 shows; all other songs)
- Joe Walsh– guitars, slide guitar, keyboards, vocals
Additional musician
- Jage Jackson – rhythm guitar, percussion
- Albhy Galuten– synthesizer
- Phil Kenzie– alto saxophone on "The Long Run"
- Vince Melamed– electric piano on "New Kid in Town"
- Jim Ed Norman– piano
- The Monstertones – backing vocals on "All Night Long"
- David Sanborn– alto saxophone
- JD Souther– vocals and acoustic guitar on "New Kid in Town"
- Joe Vitale– piano, organ, drums, percussion
Production
- Bill Szymczyk– production
- Ted Jensen– mastering engineer
Charts
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Year-end chartsedit
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Certifications
edit| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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| Canada (Music Canada)[18] | Gold | 50,000^ |
| France (SNEP)[19] | Gold | 100,000* |
| Hong Kong (IFPIHong Kong)[20] | Gold | 10,000* |
| Japan (RIAJ)[21] | Gold | 100,000^ |
| United Kingdom (BPI)[22] | Gold | 100,000^ |
| United States (RIAA)[23] | 7× Platinum | 3,500,000^ |
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*Sales figures based on certification alone. | ||
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