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[@lorig-ski]

I will NEVER understand these groups getting upset and blocking reaction videos! Don't they understand how many people may have never otherwise heard their music or even heard of THEM without these channels?! They should be thanking you all for the free publicity, for appreciating their music, and creating an entirely new generation of fans!

[@speedster18]

It's the Label Not the group

[@mickdenis6630]

This is actually a Linda Ronstadt song, the song was written by Don Henley and Glen Fry who were both previously with Linda Ronstadt. Not only were they friends, but Linda was aware of them wanted to become serious songwriters. So Linda recorded the song for her album Don't Cry Now 1973, the same year as the Desperado album. Both were on the Asylum label, the label never released the song as single for either. But Linda performed the song regularly in concert and popularized the song (even garnering some radio play). Don Henley has even said that it's Linda song. It was because of Ronstadt popularizing the song, that it was included on the first Eagles Greatest Hits package.

[@sheldondyck8631]

Seven Bridges Road is another great Eagles song with amazing harmonies. One of my favourites of theirs.

[@slebahn]

THIS!

[@charlesspencer1747]

Awesome song. Can't beat the harmonies.

[@paulhazell4386]

I agree but try the Ian Matthews version produced by Mike Nesmith before the Eagles covered it.

[@kevinmarshall854]

This is why the EAGLES are the greatest American rock band. They are known for their incredible harmonies and incredible song writing. They sound just as amazing live as they are on their album. I have seen every concert tour that they have had since the 1986. Every concert is just as amazing as the first time time that I saw them.

[@DennisKovacich]

Oh, it was definitely a radio hit! Trust me. I was 11 when it was released in 1973, since we couldn’t really afford much in the way of albums or concerts, the radio was the only place I heard it all through high school and college. And for those times I wanted to hear it when it wasn’t playing on the radio, I learned to play it on the guitar.

[@tomcallahan5907]

The Eagles are perfectionists in their music. I have been an Eagles fan for 50 years. I have seen them live 11 times. You want harmonies listen to more of their music!

[@ChuckA-gk3cg]

These are some 70s music gods. I'm 62 & grew up with this song. They are very protective of thier musical rights but I am greatful for you sharing it.

[@josephscally6270]

Many of the comments will mention the fact that Linda Ronstadt does a breathtaking version of this. It's true.

[@colinhildreth5701]

Linda was "close" with the Eagles. As musicians some backed Linda in the early 70's before she suggested they form their own band. Special bond.

[@StarlightedWanderer]

Yes. Linda Ronstadt's version is a MUST listen to. It's one of the greatest vocal performances ever. Seriously.

[@LonghopeBro-ju6jl]

Linda Ronstadt's "Desperado" got more air play than the Eagles' version, and Don Henley credited her with making it popular. Her version came out in 1973 as the B-side to her single Colorado. Then on her album Don't Cry Now. It was played heavily on FM radio at the time.

[@sylvanaire]

I came into the comments to recommend Linda Ronstadt’s version also.❤

[@sylvanaire]

I always thought of a desperado as a cowboy, who is running for the Mexican border to escape the lone ranger, lol. So the lyric that says he’s out riding fences fits right into that old west image.

[@ydqpljn]

According to Henley, "Desperado" was based on a song he started in 1968, written in the style of old songs by Stephen Foster.[4] The song was originally about a friend named Leo and with the opening line "Leo, my God, why don't you come to your senses. Although it was never released as a single, it became one of Eagles' best-known songs. It ranked No. 494 on Rolling Stone's 2004 list of "The 500 Greatest Songs of All Time", The piano introduction of the song is taken from Ray Charles' version of "Georgia On My Mind". According to an interview with Don Henley, "Desperado" was not a hit for the Eagles until Linda Ronstadt recorded it. It was written by Don Henley and Glenn Frey. It was released in 1973. This performance appears to be in Melbourne Australia. It also looks like Don Hendly is the last of original band members.

[@johnunderwood9575]

The Melborn concert was a reunion concert for a fan base they had for too long neglected. They realized this after each had gone their separate ways years before, and felt a need to repay their greatest fans by giving them an exclusive reunion concert. A perfect example of their character as Human Being's. Good men all.

[@badbob6689]

Eagles had a country / western flavor to them. Desperado was a cowboy wanted by the law. Witch woman was always one of my favorite Eagles song. A favorite Eagles song is sort of like picking your favorite candy.

[@joeygiles1064]

The Eagles are so meaningful to me. Me and my father shared a love of this band and after his passing, the music still connects me to him to this day. This is such a beautiful song and Don Henley's voice being described as chill mountain air gave me goosebumps. More Eagles!!!!

[@dennislee5524]

Britt, Tequila Sunrise would be another great song to listen and react to! From the same venue and concert in Melbourne! Glenn Frey is the lead singer! The harmonies are great!

[@johnunderwood9575]

The Eagles told stories to music. Parables with a beginning, a middle, and an end. Troubadour's with a message that anyone could relate to.

[@WolvenHeart1]

One of my favorite radio hits and the reason i bought their desperado album when it came out. You know your reactions to these songs almost make me feel young again 😅

[@alysial6826]

Thank you so much for reacting to my pick! ❤❤ The Eagles are one of my mums favourite bands and this song always makes me remember being a kid and relaxing with her at night with a hot chocolate and just talking and listening to good music just the two of us. I love getting to share this song with people and the Eagles are just great over all! Thanks again!!

[@lathspell87]

Was so fortunate to see them during the History of the Eagles tour in Dallas, before Glen Fry passed away. Pure professionals, live. They are just amazing musicians.

[@jimmywilmore1881]

They were Linda Ronstadt back band and she encouraged them to go out on their own. She made this song a hit and they sang it to honor her. Great reaction Britt!!!

[@davidandbenedictalosh9781]

His voice has soul and wisdom. Like that of an old man teaching the meaning of life.

[@dsusan17]

Love, love love! The greatest rock band ever! My opinion. Great reaction. Glenn Frey and Merle Haggard died in the same year. I am still not over their passing.

[@jamesmcclain5005]

@@dsusan17 They probably have almost as many hits as the Beatles! I think I can name more of their songs than the Be Beatles, and I'm a Beatles fan! The Beatles transformation was shocking to me, until I understood their work. The Eagles are a solid band with talent abound, such great writers, and musicians.

[@pres96ton]

Linda Ronstadt assembled a band to back her up. and when she went solo, they called themselves the Eagles. Don Henley the drummer was the lead singer. He and Glen Frey, piano, wrote Desperado and it went no where. Linda Ronstadt sang it and it was a number one hit. even Henley said she made the song. If you really want to hear this song that will knock your sox off and is so beautiful, get Linda Ronstadt's version live, 1977; You will not regret it and play it over and over again at hiome

[@tomhansen4576]

The Eagles were originally Linda Ronstadt's back up band and although they originally recorded this song, Ronstadt turned into a major hit.

[@Hippiemetalhead-h9k]

Never knew that. Wow. I'm 59 years old. Thats cool.

[@thetomgibson]

Just Frey and Henley

[@fiddiehacked]

They had been living in her basement, rent free. While on tour with Linda, they mentioned that they were writing songs for themselves - Linda felt they could be a success so she fired them (mid-tour!) - but didn't kick them out of the basement.

[@audiemccall5332]

My all time favorite band period ! Can’t beat them ,they all play they all sing they are all great

[@RoGueNavy]

As incredible as the Eagles' catalog is, I still think their greatest song is "Seven Bridges Road". Those insanely tight harmonies are so powerful.

[@MD-sz9my]

Take it to the limit with Randy singing is phenomenal.

[@Roknjaz]

Agree. Vince Gill also puts his imprint on this song in the Forum concerts.

[@SJCoug1]

The Eagles Greatest Hits is the 3rd best selling album of all time with 45 million sold. This is on that album. All the songs weren’t big radio hits but they are very well known. This has been covered by many artists.

[@jamesanthony5257]

This was from the "Hell Froze Over" tour. After they broke up Don or Glen was asked if they would ever get back together again and he answered, "When Hell Freezes Over". I see reactors like the VJ's of MTV, and artists wanted their music to be seen and heard. Blocking doesn't make sense to me.

[@headeast859]

Nope not from hell freezes over. Its the last song from their Australia farewell 1 tour

[@davidsanders5788]

This has always been one of my favorite songs and this version was amazing.

[@Maiko100876]

The Eagles were the most successful American Rock band and they hated each other. They broke up and each member recorded at least one award winning Album. Amazing, with the tightest harmonies.

[@rittherugger160]

It's a wonderful song. If it gets blocked (or not) you could do Linda Ronstadt's cover. It's a 'better' song when sung by a woman anyway. This particular 'Desperado' spends his time 'riding fences'. Huge ranches would hire people to live out on the edges of civilisation in isolated cabins They could go months without even seeing another person. Often, when they finally did get into town they didn't know how to interact with others.

[@catherineday951]

I prefer Don's version.... Linda's is great, but this is the one that touches me.

[@seanshukoski3457]

Would recommend listening to these songs when they were in their prime, to really grasp the true strength, and depth of their vocals.

[@alanfulcher460]

I cannot hear this song without thinking of that Seinfeld episode, the one where Elaine’s boyfriend was obsessed with the song

[@mattgarfinkle978]

Witchy Woman?

[@dryzalizer]

@@mattgarfinkle978 No. He blew out my Witchy Woman, and he won't share Desperado. Hey, what d'you think of Oye Como Va?

[@libertarianguy5567]

Desperado is the name of the album and the song. It was very much a big hit.

[@garydubourjr3773]

The Eagles are such a good group, i enjoy their music you can feel the music

[@UncleQue]

As other have said it definitely was a big hit song and it’s always a great concert hit. I’ve seen the Eagles 3 times and they were/are fantastic live. When Henley sings this you can hear the audience singing it along with him.

[@mikethej4218]

Don does a great duet with Stevie Nicks...Leather and Lace.. Stevie does a great duet with Tom Petty...Stop Dragging My Heart Around..

[@ronstoner1823]

The Eagles were undeniably one of the greatest bands of the 20th century. If anyone wants to deny it, look at the numbers.

[@terrancebrown87]

Grew up w my parents playing the eagles best hits. Know every song❤

[@bnparts90]

My first cassette was Eagles Greatest Hits 71-75, I played it every night when I went to bed, side 1, one night and side 2 the next. Desperado was the last song on side one. Growing up in the 70's we were still watching a lot of Westerns on TV so listening to the Eagles was part of all that. Cowboys, Ranchers and Outlaws, Eagles music and a 14 yr old imagination, what a combination. Eagles Greatest hits was certified 38 times platinum in 2018.

[@debbiechang5781]

Linda Ronstadt’s version of this song is stunning. Her live performance from 1977 is easily found and well worth watching. Eagles released this song to disappointing sales. A short time later Don Henley urged his friend, Linda, to cover the song. She turned it into a smash hit for both versions. 🌸💐✌️

[@user-kh9ik4pz5d]

Thank you for reacting to this ...that's my favorite band ....since high school and I'm 61 ....they used that song as an encore ...that's why he was sweating...also he's the drummer but he's been playing on fewer songs as the years have gone by

[@keymack2477]

Glad I got to see this before it gets taken down!! You go Britt!!

[@kevinmarshall854]

This was the EAGLES first hit as a band. It is an amazing song!!!

[@Rosedach]

No, "Take it Easy" from their first album (1972) was their first hit. Then followed by "Witchy Woman" from the same album.

[@tjrivers]

Now, THAT’S what greatness sounds like.

[@Hippiemetalhead-h9k]

Please do more Eagles. Hotel California. Take it easy. I can't tell you why. Especially Take it to the limit. My favorite of all time. You'll love it. Thanx darlin.

[@brittreacts]

Will do!

[@richardhansen3703]

This song always gets to me. My late wife told me that before we started dating that this song always reminded her of me. We were married for 23 years when she died at the age of 50 of cancer in 2019.

[@Sheliahhh69]

You have to listen to Linda Ronstadt's version. You can only imagine! It wasn't a popular song w/ the Eagles until Ms Ronstadt sang it. Then it blew up w/ The Eagles. 🎵 Both versions are ICONIC! Love & peace! ❤✌🏼

[@tobygrimes9633]

This song inspired a series of wester tv movies (5 in all) about a wanted man searching for the one person who could prove his innocence. The first simply called Desperado.

[@lynnebaker7787]

There was a TV show of the same name back in 1987. This song was the theme for it as well. There is also the movie Desperado with Antonio Banderas and Selma Hayek in 1995. The song wasn't used for the movie, just the TV series.

[@chuckbradley9614]

I’ve never understood why certain bands don’t want their music to be used for a response/reaction video. It’s a great way for them to get their music exposed to millions of people who might otherwise not ever have listened to them. It’s also a great way to make possible new fans who will buy their old albums and their new releases.

[@rickpetersen1745]

Check out Don Henleys "New York Minute " when Glenn Frye was asked why he doesn't sing more songs for the Eagles, he replied why ? We have Don Henley.

[@Randy-q7n]

Since I was a teenager, I've always felt like this is my theme song. I'm now 54 years old and I'm still walking this world alone. I would give anything to find my queen of hearts. I pray that it's not too late for me but, I'm afraid that it is...

[@jerrypost9651]

Great reaction, Britt! 😊 Every track on the album of the same name is epic. It was just the group's second LP, but it quickly caught fire. One of my faves is "Saturday Night." ❤

[@ThomasBeauchemin-z4b]

Rihanna's desparado I do love too, but I think Linda does my favorite one!! Nice reaction!!

[@gdasher]

This was the title for the album Desperado. It wasn't a deep cut. That album sold over 2 million copies and was one of the biggest things on the radio when I was growing up in the 1970s Writer Logan Puissegar best described the meaning of this song. He writes "“Desperado” depicts a cowboy who refuses to fall in love. He is too busy on his high horse to “let somebody love him.” The song often relates to addicts, who let alcohol, drugs or other addictions hold them back from what they are called to. For Don Henley and the rest of the Eagles, the deeper meaning of the song portrays the stress of being a rock star, a recurring theme amongst their music. The life of a musician is very stressful. It includes suffering, and at times, loneliness". The queen of diamond depicts material things while the queen of hearts represents love. Material things will only leave us wanting more. Only love will fulfill us. While the word comes from the Latin meaning to despair or lose hope. I think it's talking more about letting pride get in the way of what is best for him.

[@RobChilds-gl2wp]

The last reviewer (And many others apparently), Linda Ronstadt does a beatiful rendition of this song. I don't know which one came out first, but I think it was written for her. The Eagles started out as Linda's back up band.

[@michaelrozelle9471]

The Eagles never released Desperado as a single. Don Henley wrote it prior to he and Frey forming the Eagles. Linda Rondstat recorded it, and it was huge for her. I am so glad that you reacted to it. The radio did play it, even though it wasn't a single. You should really delve into this band, even if you can't always get a video. They do have the greatest selling album of all time, beating out Thriller.

[@cptight88]

Eagles will have YT strike you. Careful! Linda Ronstadt does a very very nice version of this.

[@brittreacts]

Thanks for the info

[@michaelkibble740]

I love this song and a local radio station plays it once in a while. There is a western trilogy by the same name.

[@marvingoodman7381]

A great group that NEVER put out a bad song. You need to react to "Hotel California," I'm sure you'll like it... Britt, I'm an 81 year old rocker that was there when R & B gave birth to Rock & Roll and have loved the songs of the 50s when legends were made. I'm so glad that you're check out some of them, wish you were around to enjoy some of the best music ever played... BCNU...

[@stevenewcomer8837]

After Eagle’s nearly 15 year split, they returned with the album Hell Freezes Over. It was half live previous hits and half new songs. This song, “Get Over It”, was the first song that Don Henley and Glenn Frey wrote after the makeup. It was their first and last hit since their return and was basically telling the members of the band regarding their past differences, to GET OVER IT! Awesome song. The link is below. kzbin.info/www/bejne/g6PIXpWOjbuiZ5osi=_1l7VTFffjaztdFE

[@matthewdooley7855]

Great song. Kind of reminds me of a Morgan Wallen song "Sand in my Boots", probably because the word "desperado" is in the lyrics. Don Henley is singing here, and he's got a bunch of great songs, on his own and as part of the Eagles. He's from Texas, and I think his sense of the cowboy life comes through in the song.

[@travishenry5145]

I have always loved the Eagles!!!

[@tnolddawg]

Glen Frey called his friend Don Henley the golden throat He said Don could sing the phone book directory and score a hit 😊 There was a time you couldn't turn on your radio 30 minutes without this song on a pop or country station

[@ralphsmoak5133]

Linda covered this song at the request of The Eagles and it is stunning!

[@horstschafer1839]

Twenty years ago, I tried to get a video of Desperado on KZbin. So you took a good choice. Best Eagles song, toppimg even Hotel California, onmy opinion.

[@jenniferclark8051]

The Eagles, Don Henley always make me feel something

[@JD_Cool]

One of the funniest Seinfeld episodes? Elaine's boyfriend won't allow her to speak when "Desperado" plays on the radio, because he's so obsessed with the song.

[@randybethune5854]

His voice is like a finely tuned violin

[@pamagnolia]

Lovely song!! One of my favorites!!

[@dennisueland8146]

Favorite Eagles song. Hard to beat those harmonies. The Linda Ronstadt w/ The Eagles on Don Kirshner Rock Concert is another great version. Also, The Carpenters did a version.

[@elfcounsul]

Linda Ronstadt did a fine cover of this. My wife used to sing this at her solo gigs.

[@ChuckA-gk3cg]

This song was a number 1 hit but was before the time of music videos. I'm also pretty sure the green haired drummer was Deacon Frye. Son of the late Glenn Frye.

[@DBShouse69]

I believe it was a pretty big hit for them, but now you need to react to Linda Ronstadt singing this, I believe she recorded this first, and there's a live version of her singing it on youtube.

[@codyclaeys2008]

it was written by the eagles first in 1973 months before linda did it but never released by them as a single

[@cindydegraaff5083]

The Eagles 2nd album was a concept album about dueling cowboys/ old west themes, and Desperado was on it. It wasn’t a big hit until Linda Ronstadt released her single of it, even though they wrote and recorded it first. It’s been a hit for theme ever since. Don Henley, who’s singing this (usually the drummer), is a litigious bastard and hates reaction channels passionately and he’s the reader why all the Eagles stuff gets flagged on KZbin.

[@oldnerdreviews]

I have the Eagles Farewell 1 Tour - Live From Melbourne on DVD. The whole thing is amazing!

[@beappleby]

I highly recommend Clint Black's version of this song. He's got the perfect voice for it - and the cowboy hat to match!

[@mikehigbee2320]

Just go through the Eagles greatest hits (both volumes) from beginning to end. Then you'll know. Songwriting, musicianship, harmonies. Linda Ronstadt does an exquisite version of this song, too. I'm going to listen to it now.

[@barbkrettler1944]

This is Don Henley he is my favorite Eagle with an amazing voice!❤

[@MrMakemyday3]

the eagles have the number one selling and number seven selling......albums of ALL TIME

[@spruce381]

Great reaction ❤. Eagles a bit special. Have you heard Oddessy? - use it up, wear it out. - back to my roots - if you’re looking for a way out. Or the real thing - you to me. Amazing 70s disco from Liverpool, England. Love when a song grabs you like this one ❤️👍🏽👍☘️

[@stevenewcomer8837]

I believe that this was the first song that Don Henley wrote with Eagles. I believe that the reactions are a free advertisement for the band and the song and get them more traffic to their own music channels, streaming services, and album purchases. They should embrace them.

[@hollypinkley]

"Desperado" wasn't a hit for them until Linda Ronstadt recorded it to help them jump-start their career!!! . This was written by Don Henley and Glenn Frey.

[@alannorris8465]

"Chicken soup for the soul" series of books were great. A similar book that I loved was "Everything I Really Needed to Know, I Learned In Kindergarten" pick up a copy if you can. It really makes sense.

[@mitchellbeston1033]

Just magic! A massive hit and a good album too.

[@randallschroeder750]

Hotel California is another hit He sings lead on.

[@SK-lk3iu]

Although the Eagles still sound fantastic (in old age), you should re-listen to it when they were younger. The original studio recording is much clearer, lyrics and all.

[@stephenhuber1219]

When Don was passed out, Joe Walsh tried to circumcise him with a Swiss Army Knife

[@JoeSmith-ey2xp]

This was a huge radio hit

[@mystiwyatt2783]

I was lucky enough to see them live years ago. One of the best shows I have seen. They did four encore performances and this song was the final.

[@justabaker5609]

Lying Eyes by them, some of the greatest lyrics ever.

[@stucando00]

Funny you mention that his voice counted like crisp mountain air as din Henley, the singer, is a huge environmentalist who has purchased thousands of acres of pristine land to make sure it does not get built on. Like purchasing Henry Thoreau famous Walden pond

[@RonaldCanfield-m2r]

"Heart of the Matter" is a great Don Henley (Eagles) tune that I HIGHLY recommend.

[@cosmyccowboy]

There was a local rock band around here back in the 70’s and every night the lead singer would do desperado all by himself… RIP Allan Lancaster! It was one of my favorite parts of their set!

[@Ifly107]

You MUST listen to Linda Ronstadt's version from her Atlanta 1977 concert!!

[@skylightpoetry1724]

The lyrics to this great Eagles song always make me think of someone writing a letter to himself - a look in the mirror, if you will. ‘If you don’t change your ways, you will end up alone'… And this is one of the best lines in pop songwriting: And freedom, oh, freedom, well, that's just some people talkin' Your prison is walkin' through this world all alone

[@jayden2ful]

Don Henley’s voice is sooooo great. Saw him live in Perth Western Australia awhile back on a solo tour in which he sung this in a botanical garden under the stars, just awesome

[@jgali38]

Great Reaction Britt! I just wanted to share some fun facts about the Eagles! They’ve always worn the flannel shirts and jeans since day one! So far so good here on YT! There was a TV Show called Desperado that used The Eagles song as the opening song! The Eagles did a performance of Take It Easy on Don Kirshner’s Rock Concert with Jackson Browne and Linda Ronstadt! Hope you have a chance to check it out!🎸🤘🙏🏻

[@TheSerubbaabel]

Saw them live once. I'll never forget it.

[@patrickpost4294]

He sounds like a friend is singing a song for you!