Why Is This Eagles Song SO GOOD?

[@AimeeNolte]

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[@ricksamericana749]

I saw The Eagles for the first time at Anaheim Stadium in 1975. My favorite Eagles song remains Tom Waits' "Ol 55". Btw, the bungalow apartment where Glenn Fry, J.D. Souther, and Jackson Browne lived in Echo Park during the early 70s is still standing on Laguna Ave.

[@jamesburke1019]

Thank you for this Aimee. I had a work associate who was a friend of Glenn and I never did get to meet him but I swear that if I did the only thing I wanted to tell him was that I thought New Kid in Town was the best song ever written non-Beatles category. And also to confirm that he did the background vocs in FM but that’s kind of obvious.

[@MrRickonia]

This Eagles critique you put together, Aimee, was impeccably done! I just loooooooved your analysis of New Kid In Town ! ! ! I think YOU may be the masterpiece here. When I first heard you play and sing, I was so distracted from the awesome Eagles vocals and musicianship that you so accurately described that I couldn't decide if I should continue searching for Eagles live performances to watch the rest of my evening, OR begin searching for AimeeNolte's performances ! ! ! ! You are very talented, girl ! Are you a session artist by chance? So yeah, I also grew up with the Eagles, starting with Southern California in the late '70's. (I lived in San Diego) I always knew that the Eagles were meticulous about harmonies and blending, but you truly honored them by your video, Aimee. Thank you for your time and effort to do perfect justice to the Eagles! You truly are a musical gem ! ! ! 😁😁😍😍 P.S. I will definitely look into your nebula thing!

[@AimeeNolte]

@MrRickonia much thanks for that!!💙🙌🏼

[@shakrmaker]

Yes, JD Souther wrote the song. Check out his version, imo way better. kzbin.info/www/bejne/i5DaY4Jpea6gmcU

[@jamesevans3492]

R.I.P. Original Bass Player , And Incredibly High Range Singer Randy Meisner, And Thank You For Your Incredible Singing, And Bass Playing With, And In The 1970's Rock Band Eagles . . . Rest In Peace Randy Meisner . . .

[@moebone4561]

"He's holding her and you're still aroooouund, oh myyyyy my -- " ALWAYS BREAKS MY HEART! Great song indeed :)

[@brianredmond4919]

Always impressed by bands that sound like the studio when live on stage. Eagles are just about musical perfection even on songs that I don’t like, endless perfect musical details. This song has content and message too.

[@brahmin13579]

I enjoyed your beautiful and soulful analysis of "New Kid in Town" by the Eagles. The song is so touching. You did a wonderful job.

[@chrisschrecker5497]

When the harmonies kick in at the end, it stirs a person’s emotions. I still get chills when when Randy’s voice does the “ahhh”. Almost makes me cry.

[@StevieG777]

Hard to believe even with all the drama and infighting, they managed to produce so much amazing music. My favorite band by far.

[@gtrrobster]

They fought a lot? I can see that, but have not read up on their history much.

[@jesusislukeskywalker4294]

look up “the wrecking crew” 🤠

[@aldosigmann419]

I think it's hard to be notably creative without major 'frisson'...

[@steviesevieria1868]

Your favorite band? I suppose McDonald’s is your favorite high class restaurant as well.

[@stoveguy2133]

Saw queen and the eagles. 2 pretty good bands

[@jeffreyfeinstein5525]

Thanks Aimee

[@donstevenson2170]

Several years ago I was hired as a sub up keyboard player for an Eagle Tribute band who came to town. We played the entire Hotel California album and other Eagles hits. I was never a huge Eagles fan until I did this gig. This gig forced me to take a deep dive into the Eagles song book. They are soooo good. New Kid In Town is my favorite Eagles tune.

[@mikearcuri406]

J.D. Souther was a guest speaker at an in-service training I attended in Nashville several years ago on behalf of the Nashville Songwriters Association International (NSAI). He talked about New Kid In Town and described it precisely as you did…an anthem to the fact that there is always someone better and fresher coming along to knock you off your pedestal. J.D. played and sang the song with an acoustic guitar and had everyone mesmerized. Also talked about his time hanging out and writing with Glen Frey and Jackson Brown. Fantastic experience for all the aspiring songwriters in attendance.

[@michaelenosmusic]

This is truly one of my favorite Eagles songs and quite possibly one of my favorite songs of all time. The harmonies.. the modulations 2/3 of the way through. Impeccably crafted and recorded.

[@Murdo2112]

Whenever I listen to this song, when it reaches the "tears on your shoulder" bit, I always think "this is my favourite moment in all the Eagles' body of work". I always maintain that opinion, right up until "..and you're still around.... oh my, my", where I think "oh, no...wait... this!" I hold true to that for almost 20 seconds, until the A to Am and the "oooh"s that follow. I feel so fickle. Edit: Actually, thinking about it, that pretty much epitomises the theme of the song.

[@AimeeNolte]

This.

[@evansakesat2776]

@@AimeeNolte That cadence to get back down to E is very reminiscent of when you analysed Here, There and Everywhere recently (Am to B7 to Em) except it unexpectedly resolves to major rather than minor. You're expecting a II-V-I in G but what you get is a bIV-V-I in E. My favourite part of the song!

[@jimmanire3646]

The vocal bloom over "tears on your shoulder" is...epic. Just like Aimee says.

[@tspicks4360]

Trisha Yearwood did a killer version for the "Common Thread" album a while back, that might even hit harder on this sequence, if such a thing is possible. (Great album, btw, with Vince Gill just slaying the "I Can't Tell You Why" vocal. Vince and the Eagles fit hand in glove.)

[@gergemall]

@@jimmanire3646 true

[@garyjohnson7133]

Every thing the Eagles performed they performed it to perfection.

[@arunphillips6977]

Greetings from the UK, big Eagles fan here, in fact they are my fav band ever. I prefer the pre 1977 line-up, especially the period 1972 - 1975, but pretty much everything they have touched (including the solo outings from Henley, Frey, Walsh etc) has been amazing. What a band, truly the best of the best, and such an American icon! Great channel Aimee!

[@marblemanda]

I’ve always felt this way about this tune. From Composition, harmony, performance, lyrics, and production - unmatched. Best intro, I jump out of my seat every time that song kicks off

[@royasandoval]

My wife and I were 70's high school kids. Last May we flew from AZ to Austin to finally see them live at ages 63 and 62. Now I am a retired coach, principal, county superintendent. I've seen it all and believe me - big boys don't cry. The second song was Vince Gil singing New kid in town. By 8 measure in I was absolutely in tears. I turned to my wife and said...You didn't see this! Man it was great!

[@AimeeNolte]

Oh man. Thank you for sharing. Songs from high school just hit in a different way. Don’t they. And Vince was pure magic in concert.

[@WoodyGamesUK]

I always loved "New Kid In Town" since I was a child. And I completely agree, I have been aware of how absolutely exceptional they sound in concert (I've only watched videos), it is something that is rare and that I appreciate so much.

[@scottbrown4534]

Thanks so much for this, Aimee! I was singing the high harmonies with you the whole time; Way above my range, and I just don't care. I have loved this song from the day the single broke on AM radio. As for the IP issues with the record companies, I hope one day they will realize just how many of us are going to watch a review/analysis and instantly go to our favorite music service and listen to the song AND the rest of the catalog for several hours because this music is a part of who we are; Money in the bank: They should be paying you instead of blocking you. With that said, I'm off to drown in a sea of Eagles music. Thanks again!

[@rawkzilla2319]

You are spot on 🎯 with that complete review on an artist's catalog & I'd throw in with that of a research of the influences as well. Heck these days,, probably a few record sales too. "They" do not understand "cutting your nose off to spite your face" at all. Maybe some day ...

[@SecularSpinach]

Yeah, they have to do all they can to protect their copyrights etc, otherwise the infringements would Tidal Wave out of control... Just like anyone would protect theirs if they had a Hundred Million dollar cash-cow etc etc

[@jimmymac63]

Hey, Rick Beato told me to come here and follow you or else! lol...Nah, he gave a shout out and it appears to be warranted! Great stuff!

[@Mr_Fretbuzz]

Amiee… that was fabulous. This is may fav Eagles tune. I would like to add that Randy lays down a great bass line. Simple R5O but it is an exactly what the song calls for. I am a relatively new bass player, lifelong fan Eagles fan so I really appreciate the chord breakdowns throughout the song. Well done!

[@stevem-h3562]

really cool analysis of one of my favourite Eagles tracks. I was lucky enough to see them twice in the UK, in 2001 and 2008 on Farewell 1. Bloody wonderful. Favourite bit is when the first aaah's come in.... will she still love you, when youre not around... rips my heart out every time I hear it. its the line that really resonates. Just sublime.

[@conocabron1]

Aimee, first rate analysis of this classic song and its meaning. My favorite line has always been, "you're walking away and they're talking behind you......"

[@dejan.stankovic]

Aimee, this was certainly the best analyse of some popular song that I ever saw on internet!!! Yes, I adore this Eagles' masterpiece so let's say I am a bit subjective about it, but you really mentioned and explained all important details of this song - lyrics and meanings behind those words, nice harmony details, back vocals details, etc etc etc .. I especially like those smart transitions from one key to another, those slick II-V-I phrases and that "melancholic" major to minor chord detail which is an ancient trick but still works well after decades and decades. Dear Aimee, thank you so much for this video. At first sight this song doesn't look so musically smooth and sophisticated, but everyone who tried to play it seriously (myself included) understood what treasure lies inside, behind the curtains. Well done, you are the best!!! 👏👏👏👏👏🎵🎶🎹🙌🤗

[@AimeeNolte]

Thank you so much. The one thing I regret about this video is not talking about the way they got back to E major. I don’t know how I skipped it.

[@dejan.stankovic]

@@AimeeNolte No worries Aimee - this song is so rich in details, you gave us plenty of those "on the plate". I regret how could I forget to say at least one word about your singing in this video - it was really spot on, with all those nice details in melody which actually make huge difference between good and great singer. I enjoyed it so much. Maybe one day you could find time to make cover of whole this song just the way you did it in this video, I am sure many your fans would be delighted ☺️ (of course, this is just an idea, not demand in any way ☺️). Thank you, again! 🙌🎹🎶🎵

[@AimeeNolte]

Much thanks. I did make a full cover- you can find the link to it in the description of this video 🙌🏼

[@dejan.stankovic]

@@AimeeNolte Ha, I didn't notice that link 🙂. I have listened your cover now. It's simply wonderful! Thank you!!! 👏👏👏🙌

[@sparkchaser351]

Aimee, thank you for breaking this song down. I’m not a musician (unless you count air piano, air guitar and steering wheel drums), but I do have a great appreciation for music. Your breakdown had me in tears. I have always been a huge Eagles fan, but to listen to the way you broke each part of the song down to the basics and explained it…….i have no words. New Kid In Town has long been a favorite, heck, the whole Hotel California album is epic. One of the greatest albums ever, in my opinion. Again, thank you for doing this. I really appreciate it.

[@karenreardon5398]

This has always been my favorite Eagles song....

[@kellykent131]

Wow Aimee! You knocked it outta the park with this one. That’s one thing about the Eagles is that all of there hits are so good. I’ve never seen the Eagles, but I saw Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers for the first time in 2012. I sang every song I knew as loud as I could with the rest of the crowd. It was like a spiritual release. I imagine the Eagles might have been the same way for you. Love this. Great job.

[@jakekeys88music]

I've loved this song of theirs so much! Probably my top favorite as well, but "I Can't Tell You Why" is great, too. I enjoyed hearing your appreciation of this and sharing all the wonderful moments along the way in all the fills. Thank you, Aimee!

[@davidwhite9192]

Thank you Aimee for doing a "What makes this song great" (a Rick Beato thing). I like it when he does it and I really like it when you picked an awesome song to pick apart. Hope you keep doing these.

[@luvly08]

Wow, wow, wow, Aimee! What a great analysis. Thank you.

[@terryjohinke8065]

Have seen The Eagles every time they've toured Australia and they play/ sing note for note on all of their songs. Was a good lesson in 1973 and If I couldn't do it perfectly, I wouldn't. They are live perfectionists. That set me up for being a musician and ( Had to be singer). LOVE your channel Aimee.

[@joelwatts6529]

Always been my favorite too. Love just about all of them, but this one hits me differently

[@roofingsolutionscorgv4757]

I really enjoyed your video, thank you Aimee for such valuable insights into this musical gem of a song. I have been an Eagle fan since I was fifteen. I am now in my late fifties and I still cannot get enough of their songs. Their sound, their unmistakable harmonies, their lyrics and the way they arranged all the instruments within their songs was simply phenomenal. Please do some more videos on other Eagle songs. Thanks again!

[@johnfausett3335]

I love it that you appreciate these songs in the same manner as I do. As usual, your analysis is brilliant.

[@quicktastic]

Your husband is right, that ominous and dramatic sound before "where you been lately?" is my favorite part of the song. "and he's holding her and you're still around [oh my my]" is just so sad. Thank you for breaking down my favorite Eagles song. I find there's a good line from an Eagles song to cover just about every life situation. Particularly the sad ones. Most of them are from this song and Lyin' Eyes tbh. :)

[@mcmac1272]

Don Felder’s guitar solo is one of my favorites!!

[@AimeeNolte]

He’s a master at making melodic, memorable solos for sure!

[@Barchenhund]

As she mentioned numerous times Felder’s fills add that so much. His melodic double stops.

[@minnesotajack1]

I contend that felder’s fills are as important as any lyric in any Eagles’ song

[@alaehlad859]

I really like the way you interpret or analyze the lines of the Eagles music and how you incorporate your own interpretation. Love to see more of your analyses in the future. Well done.

[@AimeeNolte]

Thanks! Check out my playlist here on KZbin called “song analyses”

[@dckmusic]

Just hearing you do these harmonizations was a treat. Huge Eagles fan and your vocals were spot on.

[@TerenceA.Ramsey-e5r]

Forty-eight years ago today (1976!), our family relocated to Berrien Homes; 1821 Council Dr., Bldg E in the Harbor! As we settled down in the neighborhood, I really was a "New Kid In Town"-Next month'll be 41 yrs. (8/31/83, respectfully!): I was starting Lakeview School in St. Joe, MI; in Ms. Janet Cook's classroom, the other students were like, "People, we have a newcomer today...a new kid in town"-and right now, It is why I love the song more now than in the days!!

[@johntait491]

An excellent and informative production Aimee. Thank you. 👍

[@okcsticksandkeys]

The algorithm WILL recognize those snippets. Even the ones of Y'ALL playing. I SURE hope it doesn't cost you this video or worse. This is a great video. Thanks Aimee. Great band and GREAT musicians.

[@frandanco6289]

I think Aimee sang all those, so hopefully it won't matter???

[@okcsticksandkeys]

@@frandanco6289 it will catch those also

[@softsouthernknight]

I saw them play it in the Summit in Houston Texas in 1978. JD Souther was there.

[@anthonyyoutube6898]

You, your daughter and your whole family have great taste in music. Eagles and Chicago are my favorite American rock bands of all time. You’re a great speaker and really easy to listen to. Great details. Even about what Kelsey wore. Idk how you remember that.😅 I’m gonna take a peek and see what else you have on your channel.

[@davidpaz9389]

I was the New Kid In Town myself, having moved my sophomore year and then going to live with my dad the following year. Even when I moved back to my hometown to graduate the people I grew up with kind of treated me like someone new for a bit. This song definitely resonates with me.

[@minnesotajack1]

I also like how the song changes key without a ham-handed transition. They go through a chord run and come out on the other side in another key.

[@soulhealer20]

Excellent. This takes me back in time. In the fall of 1977 I was travelling from Calgary to Lethbridge to join my 2nd pro rock band. I was sitting at a bus stop in Fort MacLeod (a one-time home of Joni Mitchell), the last stop before my destination. This song came in my head and stayed there for a while. I played the gig that night and things went great . . . for awhile . . . Isn't that how it always goes? The song is great and your appreciation of it is appreciated.

[@tomcallahan5907]

That was absolutely awesome. I am a huge Eagles fan. ( I have seen them 11 times) I don’t know anything about the intricacies of music and you pointed out why the Eagles hit a chord with for over 50 years! God bless! You have a new fan!

[@ed.z.]

What a sincere, thoughtful report and completely accurate picture of the times. You are truly a delightful authority.

[@AimeeNolte]

Sure appreciate that

[@jcstevegigs]

Very nice analysis! I remember this new kid with long wild red hair coming to our school in 4th grade just as this song was out. All the girls loved him. I still think of that kid when I hear this song.

[@keithsummers_]

Great to hear you give Felder so much credit and appreciation for his guitar licks. Everyone contributed so much to make these songs come to life and it’s a shame Felder got shafted.

[@therealkevinquain]

Thanks for this! Really hope they don't take it down. The detail in this song is astonishing, the vocals of course, and all the interlocking guitar/Rhodes stuff, the harmonics in the intro. The guitar riff coming into the choruses is devastating, and sets up the last one so beautifully. The distortion on that one lick! Everybody had the 1976 Greatest Hits album when I was growing up, but I never got the Eagles until this one came out. I never get tired of listening to this.

[@waugsqueke]

That fill after the modulation, after "it's there to remind you" - just blew my mind at the time. I'm a lousy guitar player but I spend all day learning just that lick, it seemed impossible when I first heard it. Just a genius descending line.

[@stanleychen2394]

My top 2 favorite Eagles song. Great harmonies, lyrics and guitar licks. Thanks for the break down ❤

[@b.j.surfdog3724]

This Lady and Her story is Beautiful! The Angst and Dynamics of crushes and relationships in High School, Joany and Jennie both love Johnny, Johnny really loves Donna and they all come crashing down because of it. Hopefully, they get up , dust themselves off and realize these infatuations will turn into something real at the right ( future ) point in their lives. Yeah it hurts for a while, but they get over it and move on. Yes....New kid in town is one of my all time favs as well. descriptive lyrics that roll out like a movie, great vocals and harmonies. Love the electric piano, prominent on some versions by the Eagles.

[@bobmazzola6089]

Another great job! We are kindred spirits in being big Eagles AND Beatles fans!

[@seankm6nfo990]

Thanks!

[@sakaridis]

Thank you so much for this! New Kid In Town is my favorite Eagles song and your analysis was excellent!

[@jeffreyfeinstein5525]

Considering the humungous amount of topics, events and circumstances in each twenty fout hours, ah wasn't sure ah'd have the 'attention span' for this. Yet, ah clicked in this, 'just because you're you'. WHAT A meditative RIDE! ALL of this is simply amazing! Probably was my mother that drove me and 'Jennifer', (mah second choice of dating guest that SHOULD have been mah first) to the '77 tour at Nassau Collaseum, NY. THIS was the song on the radio on the way there. But the multi-dimensions...who knew? and How sensitive and fulfilling! Mrs. Aimee↞ ↲✯♡

[@soul72music]

Great analysis of a great song Aimee! Between the progressions, vocals, harmonies and added melodic instrumentation it really is a masterpiece. Everything in the track is so tasteful, Don Felder’s melodic addons and Joe Walsh’s Rhodes parts are beautiful. I’d love to hear a breakdown of another of my favourite Eagles tunes - I Can’t Tell You Why 🙌✨

[@diggitydog412]

This is my favorite by them. LOVE this song!!!!

[@daveycrockett9447]

This is my favorite Eagles song as well right along with Hotel California. Loved your analysis of the song. Great stuff!!!

[@riksplace]

What a wonderful breakdown and explanation of such a great song. One of favorites from way back there when it was new. A friend's band played this every Friday night back then. Actually was just listening to this album today sitting on the back deck watching the clouds. Fantastic breakdown/playing/singing and explanation. Always liked the line "you're walking away and they're talking behind you"......and live Don Felder changed the notes he played on the album in that space to where it sounds like people talking (watch the live version from 1977 at the Capitol Center)

[@Anand_KL]

YT brought me here. And boy, I loved this video. Not sure if you wrote a script for this video but you are so natural. Thank you for a brilliant analysis of a beautiful song. The warmth you have as a person, came through. Thank you.

[@AimeeNolte]

Much thanks! No script for this one…but sometimes I do. I appreciate you

[@Anand_KL]

@@AimeeNolte Oh wow, a personal reply. Thank you. I am so much in admiration of you. Will start exploring all your work on the channel. Have a great Sunday.

[@Riogrande1964]

Thank you for this deep dive, from a talented musician's point of view, into the many musical and lyrical miracles in this wonderful Eagles song. For years upon years, I've marveled at precisely the moments you examine, just floored by the creativity. I just love your journey through this song, stopping at exactly the lookout points... the OMG moments...

[@josephmartino9958]

Their best song from that era...says it all

[@junkboxguitars2461]

Just LOVE all of your videos! Thank you SOOO much, Aimee. Always so much info and insight… and a beautiful person presenting, to boot! Thank you ! Makes me so excited about ALL music … and I am nearing 70!

[@mixxndj]

I was just listening to this song last night. It has great feeling and a song that reminds me of my dad.

[@aldosigmann419]

i was maybe 17 or 18 when this song came out and it grabbed me by the throat...great breakdown! Eagles = musical genius....

[@HenryMittnacht]

Your analysis gave me goosebumps. Thanks ❤

[@davidmcqueen3010]

Awesome video, in every respect. "New Kid In Town" is my favorite Eagles song, too, mostly for the chord progressions, but your insights into the lyrics & the song's backstory just added to my appreciation!

[@davidstorrs1147]

AIMEE, thank you so much for your perspective on the EAGLES. I too love their music & sound. From the moment I first was introduced to their music, sitting in a 1 of those collapsible sunbathing chairs next to my childhood friend's built in swimming pool on the deck, I was immediately engulfed in the song, take it easy. From that moment on I became a life long FAN of THE EAGLES. I can remember also pulling off my sunglasses & asking my friend who is this? He said just listen to the rest of the songs & I WILL tell ya & I did . I couldn't even describe to you what my ears were hearing nor the peaceful easy feeling that I was MOVED to completely being in total astonishment & awe by their musical sound, but by the lyrics too. I finally got to see them live in Charlottesville va. In 2009 on their long road out of eden tour with GLENN, DON, JOE , TIM & their other quitar player whom my memory forgets me right now, but it's something I will always cherish . I got the T. shirt, got the coffee mug & bought the program booklet too , but unfortunately that eventually ended up on the shelf of a long lost girlfriend & she even has a t-shirt & coffee mug too that cost me more than the concert tickets. But the cost of the memories are priceless, just as the what kinda love WE had for each other; a little play on words there, but you get the meaning & I don't wade to deep in bitter creek nor do I wallow in the get nor wallow in , fill in the blank, & I have gotten over it , another play on words that were so significant &/ or relevant to THE EAGLES & their musical genius that in my opinion is unmatched. To actually perfectly to define their credits to not only R& R , but to MUSICAL genius is to recognize that their greatest HITS ALBUM stands alone to this DAY, the biggest selling ALBUM OF ALL TIME, let alone their hotel California ALBUM in the top 3or 4 of all time to their credit, albeit a concurrently a matter of conjecture relatively speaking of course, no doubt.

[@703tony]

I love your command of the subject! Beautiful song, timeless and with your fresh point of view ,makes it for me so enjoyable even more so! Thank you for this, and The Eagles... wrote songs to our soul! I am subscribing to you channel!

[@EricSchenk-yo8tn]

Great job. Stopping to show each little touch in this song. Epic, indeed.

[@esmerd1959]

Wow, great "dissection" of the song! This is by far my Eagles favorite. The harmonies, the changes of keys, the guitar licks... Thanks for taking the time to lead us through this journey. Keep up the great work!

[@hikewithmike4673]

New Kid in Town always has a special feel for me. I was 14 and moved to Florida and I was introvert and it took me so long to fit in the new environment, I would go back home each summer to visit home and the line from the song that hit me was "even your old friends treat you like your someone new", everytime I went back to my home town I felt like was "someone new" and outsider so I was stuck in a weird vortex between my hometown and my new town I moved to!

[@AboutFocusTV]

Thanks Aimee. This has always been my favourite Eagles song, and your analysis of it has brought me a whole new understanding & insight, wonderful. As you say perfection.

[@shieko3622]

Way to break this song down. I always almost get a lump in my throat when I hear this cause it reminds me of being a kid and hearing and somehow related to it the lyrics cause i was goin to to a new school. I was probably 6 or 7 maybe a little younger but the guitar and the harmony and the lyrics , everything about this song just hits me hard. I had no idea what they're talking about but I felt like they were they talking about me lol. It just comforts me and takes me back to being a kid. Plus i dont have to hide it like its a song that even though its a slower and kinda sappy i dont get made fun of by my buddies cause we're all eagle fans and if your not im not talking to you lol!

[@martingrierson1152]

Amazing analysis! You helped us understand, realize how good this song is, and enjoy it from an additional perspective. THANKS!

[@tb7077]

It doesn’t get any better than the Eagles. This is one of my favorite songs. So we’ll written. It’s one of those rare songs that just seem to have it all. The chords, melody, harmonies and the use of those minor/diminished heart melting changes. I’ve gone back to this group and particularly this song over and over through the years and it never gets old. As they say…great music is timeless.

[@ROBYNMARKOW]

I also thought the opening was played on guitar. Amazing what those keyboards are capable of doing! Also,Thanks for making me hear the subtext of this song in a whole new way. 👍

[@bunnyhollowcrafts]

Excited to see them in mid January, 2025. Have always loved their music! Another great video!

[@erikkihss]

Just a gem of a song. The modulation to G major is epic! It's also feels really good on piano if you move the whole song up a minor third going from G to B flat. All those sliding country licks fall so easily from the fingers in those keys.

[@matthewpeers1705]

i have finally learned why I love that track so much.. The song always makes me sad.. Beautiful

[@anthonyhislop3006]

What a joy to watch! Great video Aimee, full of love and music. Thankyou.

[@ailishbethd4033]

Great analysis of a great Eagles song, of which there are so many. They were songwriting geniuses. Thanks Aimée. 👏👏❤

[@richardsisk1770]

You are so talented and fun to listen to 😊

[@simonsmatthew]

I think the a-minor you mention is the deft use of a borrowed chord, sometimes known as modal interchange. Knowing when to use those harmonies is the sign of a gifted or skilled composer or songwriter.

[@Spanfil]

First of all, favorite Eagles song. I knew “Tears on your shoulder” first as an interpolation in Stuck in the 90s by Moxy Fruvous, but when I heard the modulation in New Kid in Town I was hooked. Secondly, you’ve probably already heard Jonathan Coultons love letter to this song in which he did his best to faithfully record every part. Third, Jason Neubauer is incredible and I’m extremely lucky to share the stage with him every once in a while. Lastly, the greatest gift my father gave my sister and I is an understanding of chords. We would listen to music on road-trips and he would hold up fingers to show progressions. He would quiz us on chord changes. My degrees are in music and I tested out of my Aural theory classes based on that practice. Wonderful video, thank you.

[@REALsandwitchlotter]

Very thoughtful and honest talkin’, many thanks it’s much appreciated

[@davidhoxit4274]

Genius analysis 🔥

[@NoLegalPlunder]

I have a rotating list of favorite Eagles song. I always tell people their greatest hits album is the highest (or near to highest) selling album of all time. Then I pause before saying that this greatest hits album came out before the Hotel California album. My current favorite of theirs is a live version of How Long, also by J.D. Souther. There's something about the melody and cadence of it, in conjunction with the lyrics, that I just can't get enough of.

[@jerrytaz6982]

I love this song. Always loved the Eagles from the first time I heard them on my transister radio at the age of 7 years old. I knew I wanted to play guitar and sing. I just mess around these days, but it never gets old, and I always walk away with a great feeling. Thank you for sharing your insights on this fantastic song.

[@Baci302]

You have a beautiful voice. Excellent video and breakdown of the structure of this song. The discussion of the fills and trade offs and how they set up the foundation of the song first is very instructional. Almost like filling a tapestry. Love it!

[@lealoo6287]

I grew up on the Eagles from the beginning. 1970's music was even popular with my parents. This song was out when I was in high school and I had just moved again, and I was the new kid in town, and every guy seemed to want me and every girl hated me. I still have the Hotel California album. Linda Ronstadt is amazing as well, I still have her albums too.

[@timbishop9062]

Such a glorious song. Those magnificent bg vocals, especially at the end. And I absolutely love your insights into this, the best, Eagles song.

[@deancol4080]

Nice post, really glad that you covered this song. Its a masterpiece of a pop song.

[@bbdudeyt]

Thanks for this Aimee, NKIT has always been a real sleeper regarding it's beautiful complexity. I've worked on the guitar parts on and off for years once I discovered how rich this song is with its musical structure.

[@Kmaczzz]

Aimee, great video. What a song and record. Amazing. Thanks.

[@ralphjeswald1169]

Outstanding Aimee! Funny I’ve had exact thought for years. Nice to have them articulated in your piece here. The other cool thing that always struck me was modulation back to original key seamlessly … reminds me of the craftsmanship of the composers of great American songbook … very well done !

[@raggedyantoinette]

Love it. I grew up with them on my parents radio and always tried to sing parts of take it to the limit which is still my fave. And best of my love. And...

[@jeffreysalzman1497]

I've done the same sort of breakdown for this song (though less involved than your video here) and foisted my appreciation on my musician friends. The key change is magic, the fills are amazing and that A to Amin right before the oohs just blows me away. Great dissertation.

[@fiction4u1]

Well 'oh my my'... I'm amazed at how what you Aimee, and many of your commenters say the song is about, and what I always assumed the song was about, and how BOTH my interperpritation and your interpretation BOTH work. All my life I always believed the song was/is about what it's like to be a guy who is gorgeous to look at, when you move to a new school. For a while you're king of the hill, but, then again, "they will never forget you 'till somebody new comes along." New, and even MORE gorgeous to look at than you are. I always believed that was why the song says "people started walkin' like the new kid in town"... See what I mean?