The Eagles Tribute - 2016

[@carlosarturosousagarridole9361]

This is a Jackson Browne and Glenn Frey song. From Wikipedia: Jackson Browne originally began writing "Take It Easy" in 1971 for his own eponymous debut album but was having difficulty finishing the song. Browne's friend Glenn Frey - who lived in the same Echo Park California apartment building as Browne - had heard an early version and later asked Browne about it. Browne then played the unfinished second verse that begins with "Well, I'm a-standin' on a corner in Winslow, Arizona...", and Frey finished the verse with "Such a fine sight to see. It's a girl, my lord, in a flatbed Ford, slowin' down to take a look at me." Browne was very happy with the result and suggested that they finish the song together. The resulting song became the first track on the Eagles' debut album and was released as their first single. Browne told a version of the story in a radio interview: "I knew Glenn Frey from playing these clubs - we kept showing up at the same clubs and singing on the open-mic nights. Glenn happened to come by to say 'hi,' and to hang around when I was in the studio, and I showed him the beginnings of that song, and he asked if I was going to put it on my record and I said it wouldn't be ready in time. He said 'well, we'll put it on, we'll do it,' 'cause he liked it," Browne explained. "But it wasn't finished, and he kept after me to finish it, and finally offered to finish it himself. And after a couple of times when I declined to have him finish my song, I said, 'all right.' I finally thought, 'This is ridiculous. Go ahead and finish it. Do it.' And he finished it in spectacular fashion. And, what's more, arranged it in a way that was far superior to what I had written."

[@shadowarcher3966]

This is what you call real music. Much better than the music that comes out today.

[@achriscilley3965]

That's not real music today so many things are added to it, you don't really know what the singers sounds like. Back in the old days it was the band, their instruments, and their voice, that was real music.

[@NytronX]

1:56 - Don Henley writing the copystrike letter in his head

[@donatagenelli7814]

😂😂😂

[@deborahedwards1206]

So glad to see these songs performed for The Eagles on their tribute.

[@carlosarturosousagarridole9361]

This is a Jackson Browne and Glenn Frey song. From Wikipedia: Jackson Browne originally began writing "Take It Easy" in 1971 for his own eponymous debut album but was having difficulty finishing the song. Browne's friend Glenn Frey - who lived in the same Echo Park California apartment building as Browne - had heard an early version and later asked Browne about it. Browne then played the unfinished second verse that begins with "Well, I'm a-standin' on a corner in Winslow, Arizona...", and Frey finished the verse with "Such a fine sight to see. It's a girl, my lord, in a flatbed Ford, slowin' down to take a look at me." Browne was very happy with the result and suggested that they finish the song together. The resulting song became the first track on the Eagles' debut album and was released as their first single. Browne told a version of the story in a radio interview: "I knew Glenn Frey from playing these clubs - we kept showing up at the same clubs and singing on the open-mic nights. Glenn happened to come by to say 'hi,' and to hang around when I was in the studio, and I showed him the beginnings of that song, and he asked if I was going to put it on my record and I said it wouldn't be ready in time. He said 'well, we'll put it on, we'll do it,' 'cause he liked it," Browne explained. "But it wasn't finished, and he kept after me to finish it, and finally offered to finish it himself. And after a couple of times when I declined to have him finish my song, I said, 'all right.' I finally thought, 'This is ridiculous. Go ahead and finish it. Do it.' And he finished it in spectacular fashion. And, what's more, arranged it in a way that was far superior to what I had written."

[@terrysmiles8599]

You really can not get any more epic then Glen Frey.........I miss you Glen Frey i grew up with you and now your gone! We can never replace you because your to Dam epic to replace....Rest in piece my friend you will be greatly missed!

[@shirinmalik2235]

Wish they had called Randy for this……he deserved to be up there

[@Smashman79]

Damn, a few people in the comments shitting on the tribute band. Of course they aren't as good as the original Eagles. That isn't the point. This band wanted to pay respect to one of the greatest rock musicians of all time who had passed away recently. The Eagles in the audience weren't judging their performance, they were mourning their friend.

[@bloodybones63]

I know it was a very good performance. And I was there from the beginning.

[@lordofcinder0693]

Everyone is lifeless.

[@isaaclol7483]

This was a really good cover to be fair to them. Obviously not as good as the best but you’d be silly to suggest it was a bad cover

[@_SliK_]

I like how Don’s the only original member there.

[@AmandaValentin-pf2dy]

It is a good song and I am sad for Glenn Frey that died in 2016 at the age of 67 RIP

[@VickySwindoll]

I cried when Glenn died 😢

[@michellecluff9631]

I think Joe is having an acid flashback.

[@ewouthonig371]

I love the amused smiles on the faces of the Eagles. "Nice try kids, not even close but we appreciate the effort"

[@Drahlers]

LOL!!!

[@JustAFlyover]

Ikr? No one, no one sounds as good as them.

[@jimfreemanjimfreeman3889]

Really!? Its a VERY good effort.

[@as-zm8pt]

I don’t think Don Henley can make it Sex On Fire like Caleb does 😅

[@tttarms1970]

​@@as-zm8ptis Henley ever happy?

[@LPJack02]

RIP and long live Glenn Frey (November 6, 1948 - January 18, 2016), aged 67 You will always be remembered as a legend.

[@paulakaysmith9151]

Love you forever, Glenn Frey!💖

[@dennishbergkamp]

I'd be too terrified to attempt this after what Henley said about The Ataris cover of Boys of Summer.

[@jojospeechy4848]

Randy Meisner should have been there. Shame on Don Henley!

[@gearygates157]

One of the best tributes ever

[@nennillo75]

Glen Frey and jackson Browne ❤

[@geralynclemen2289]

Where's Randy co-founder.RIP

[@philocn]

you can bet ur arse that they were totaliy scrutinised during that hahaha.

[@JustAFlyover]

Perfect lyrics, a timeless record.

[@odeteparra1826]

Ótima banda do meu tempo saudades🎸

[@rolandschmitt9949]

I miss Don Felder

[@TheSteve1126]

They had to see Heart crushing the Led Zeppelin tribute and they get this

[@janettamcgee8124]

That was a bit harsh. But, yeah, you were right. This wasn't bad, really. But Don, Joe and Tim were up there looking like Mount Rushmore. I believe that they were thinking of Glenn. Don isn't much of a smiley person any way.

[@JustAFlyover]

Everyone plays Eagle's songs too up tempo.

[@Glentp75]

Felder?

[@danielluken265]

Just a real shame that banjo doesn’t shine like on the original track.

[@bondjapan]

Loved it. Except the Obama part.

[@hotshoe1958]

The Eagles don’t look too impressed. They should have gotten TRAVIS TRITT up there.🤘✌️😅

[@elsiecroker1509]

Kings of leon

[@douglaskiambi1785]

Would have been nice to include Meisner. Fenley too to heal the settlement wound.

[@DR-vk2re]

Henley is too bitter and pompous for that

[@terrymattingly6843]

Why include the founding members?

[@chetholowaty1072]

Don Fenley?

[@RoseAnne-vq1go]

02:10 😅😂

[@Michael15_25]

Sounds like they played the Travis Tritt version instead of the Eagles version

[@janettamcgee8124]

Hey, Travis Tritt was a big part of the reason that The Eagles got back together. He wanted them on his video, asked them, and the rest was history. Thank you, Travis.

[@bloodybones63]

@@janettamcgee8124 You are right. Most people don't know or will ever know that.

[@ewouthonig371]

Why is everybody we see in the audience head-bopping way behind the beat?

[@dianebinpa6668]

Honestly I think Joe would have had the kindest response to this song attempt out of all of the Eagles members. He’d likely thank them for the tribute and offer some kind of encouragement on future endeavors with music. We’re huge Walsh fans in this household and there is no comparison there with the tribute. Well, Hopefully these guys make it with their own style. You have to just be persistent and practice and keep at it.

[@deannedflrocks5337]

Its a bad sign when no one even knows the name of the singer/band covering this iconic legendary band: The Eagles. John Mellencamp or Bruce Springsteen would of been better choices than this coffe shop karaoke gig.

[@altemose_prime]

G. Callen

[@davidarmitage289]

Who exactly is that singing?

[@hannahp1195]

lead singer from Kings of Leon, Caleb Followill

[@HaildoNada]

kings of leon

[@pwokaren]

I was wondering the same thing.

[@jojospeechy4848]

Kings of Leon!

[@Laurence-gz4up]

Is that Davy Knowles on guitar?

[@bobtaylor4669]

Love the Bird with the bubble gum what a low life 😂😂

[@janethardy3208]

Terrible!!!!

[@WSMELTD]

Absolutely fucking terrible, put the guitars down and forget it lads

[@isaaclol7483]

I don’t get people like you. This was a great cover, and ofc it’s not like the original but it’s hard to top one of the greatest songs of all time. Everyone here is complaining just to try and pretend they “know music better than the rest”. Calm down - I’d like to see you do better 😂

[@pawlzeeman715]

I have no clue who these guys are butchering this song!

[@isaaclol7483]

That says everything we need to know about you - absolutely no musical knowledge, and no right to criticise