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Top reviews from the United StatesThere was a problem filtering reviews right now. Please try again later.Reviewed in the United States on November 24, 2022 Great dvd. Fantastic music and great video of Eagles concerts. Loved it.. Reviewed in the United States on March 16, 2013 I Love The Eagles music. All of it. Rich in melody, texture, and those harmonies. I have watched The History now (on cable) several times...NOT for the interviews, but because behind the three hours of BIASED History as spoken by self proclaimed Leader of The band-Glenn Frey...the damn music playing is so great you cant skip ahead. Its ALL good music. That's one thing that survives this incredibly one sided "history". It starts off with a very rare home video of Don and Glenn riding in a Limo where an obviously substance enhanced Henley exchange some private moments. This program is filled with never before seen video of the band in rehearsals and live on stage. Unfortunately NO SONG IS COMPLETE. Not ONE. The program runs over 3 hours--they could have left a couple songs UNCUT. It';s frustrating because unlike other bands who regularly appear on talk shows or televised concerts,. The Eagles have always remained a very limited TV exposure band. During their height of popularity , in the last tour 1979-1980 there is NO concert footage. I was told they filmed the 1980 tour-but alas there is no live footage shown. What is here? Many ultra-rare (kept in someones vault for years) clips. Glenn Frey, Henley, and ALL The Eagles are interviewed -or rather giving their renditions of how events unfolded. Glenn Frey comes off as being totally candid, honest, brutally comitted to being in charge, making no apologies, and satisfied. OTOH--The Don Henley segments are tight lipped. Henley is always aware of what he speaks and we get no real insight into how they composed songs, The PROCESS of creation. Henley doesnt speak a word about where the songs came from, not a word about his antics with the Eagles partying days. Come on Henley-give us some "DIRTY LAUNDRY". No talk of girls, drugs, bad blood. He's tight lipped as hell. Walsh gives us all he can remember bless his loving soul. Timothy Schmidt doesn't have that much to offer but seems like a very easy going personable guy. Even original members Bernie Leadon and Randy Meisner agree to be interviewed as well as JD SOUTHER, JACKSON BROWNE among others. The STRANGE--DON FELDER actually appears in this show and comes off as a very confused man. Leadon left because the Eagles were leaving Country rock. Randy Miesner left because he just wasnt willing to SING his best composition "Take it To The Limit" because he was "SHY" (he admits it). If you are not going to sing your best or most famous song--is there really a point to staying in the band? Glenn frey, as arrogant and egocentric as some claim-happens to be RIGHT in almost all of his views on why members were 'let go". It seems Felder and Frey were never in tune mentally--Glenn and Henley were the leaders--the main songwriters and singers--Felder had th attitude "we are all ONE, we should all get paid the same, sing an equal amount of songs and all share the same band revenue". He seems to be the only one in the band who shares that feeling. What's strange is after being fired a SECOND time in 1999 because Frey claims "Felder was more concerned about how much money I was making than what he was making". He called Felders agent and said "Barry, Im sorry you happen to represent the only A****LE in the band, but either he signs the contract by tonight or we are replacing Don Felder". Obvously Felder's views that they were all EQUALS doesnt match Frey's view, Henley's view or their manager Irving Azoff. Watching Felder almos cry admitting he misses those guys-after all of this--is strange. Even stranger--DAVID GEFFEN, Music Mogul, agrees to be interviewed. After all the Bitching between Felder, Frey, Leadon and Frey, -Geffen has the simple minded view that "Henley has always been a malcontent". If by malcontent, Mr Geffen means a man who won't have his publishing stolen, his life owned, his song choices chosen, and his media schedule dictated..then I think Henley should proud of the title "malcontent". It is a very engaging documentary with tons of rare and never before seen backstage, on stage and off stage film clips. Still it is lacking in vintage interviews as The Eagles didnt DO any TV interviews back inthe 70's. Frey and Henley do NOT discuss their lack of participation in interviews, Tv shows. For my part , and I LOVE Henley and respect him as a songwriter and artist-his part of this documentary is most lacking-in everything. He talks a LITTLE bit about HOTEL CALIFORNIA but not from an inspirational point of view. Only from a 'what the song means to many people" aspect. A lot less revealing than telling us what he was thinking, who inspires the song. Hel, he doesn;t even discuss what specific Hotel he was staying at when he wrote the main lyrics. It is Frey who makes this film work--I have gained a great deal of respect for him watching this. He holds nothing back! He tells it like it is, he's not hiding or insincere. He seems to be the most level headed, composed, both artist and businessman. He knew what riffs would make a hit song, reveals where he got the title for "Life In the fast Lane" He was the inspiration for their early important hits, he tried to do what was best as JOE WALSH says "For the Eagles". That meant-in one excrutiatingly uncomfortable scene--having Irving Azoff take Felder to dinner (The other Eagles too chicken s..t to tell Felder to his face) to inform him-he will NOT be singing VICTIM OF LOVE_-it will be Henley. Henley has a different memory of the song that Felder claims he wrote. Henley- "It didnt come to us as one complete song-just a guitar riff, I, Glenn and JD souther constructed the song-we let Mr Felder sing the song, over and over, it just didnt come up to band standards" . And that is the issue=--Didnt Felder understand--Henley and Frey were always the one's making the decisions. To this day i dont think he gets it. Seeing unrecognizabe versions of Meisner today and a bald Leadon (his afro was his known trademark)..also strange. But the music is so great throughout this you wont even pay attention to the infighting interviews. No matter what you think about Frey or Henley it is the amazing catalog of great songs that will always be remembered. BTW-The Eagles may be the best selling American Band of all time. I'm not sure of that...but Frey and Henley have said so (on 60 minutes). Reviewed in the United States on October 6, 2022 Love this documentary. If you love The Eagles, this should be in your library. Reviewed in the United States on October 8, 2022 I'm happy with the arrival and condition of my new purchase. Reviewed in the United States on May 12, 2013 When I was a child, Glenn Frey was my favorite member of the band EAGLES, because he was the singer of my favorite EAGLES songs... at the time. I guess when I was a child and growing up, Glenn Frey was a child who never has grown into an adult. According to the autobiography by Don Felder, Glenn Frey and Irving Azoff were the most significant causes for the EAGLES to fracture and break up. After watching this documentary, Irving still comes off as the "devil" that he is, but Glenn ends up being the "only ***hole in the band" (to use his own quote) that single-handedly destroyed what was once and could have been a truly great rock and roll band. The man is simply a dispicable person without any sense of humanity. In all fairness, all people join rock bands for different reasons. Some wish to be a part of a group of friends, enjoying life together and making enjoyable music. Some people do it for the fame, sex and off-stage fun. Some people do so for money. And then, some people do so for the purpose of feeding their ego's as their insecurities lead them to points of impoverished self-esteem and self-worth, thus they set out in overcompensation to prove that they are superior. This latter seems to be the basis of Glenn Frey's (and Irving Azoff's) existence as a human being. His insular personality chased away, Bernie Leadon, Randy Meisner and Don Felder, and he alienated Don Henley to the point that only guarantees of tens of millions of dollars could force them to work together again. Worse, he cannot admit to any sense of the truth. He was a perpetual liar during the last three years of the EAGLES first tenure, and it appears that he continues to edit the truth of history to fit his singular view of himself. With that being said, this documentary is as honest as Glenn, Irving and even Don Henley would allow. Don spent his time in the late 70's avoiding questions of tensions and complications within the band and continues to do so throughout their perpetual reunion touring. Bernie, Randy and Don Felder offer their versions of the truth albiet with politeness and congeniality. Glenn Frey falters in every respect, with the only exception being that he finally admitted the truth that he would only accept Irving Azoff's offer to reunite the Eagles as long as he and Don Henley were paid (and treated) with greater monies and benefits than the others. Lastly, the story of why neither Randy nor Bernie were invited to reunite in 1994 is never discussed in the documentary nor the story of how Glenn attempted to thwart their appearance at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame ceremony. Listening to Don Henley and Glenn Frey tiptoe around the meaning(s) behind the lyrics of HOTEL CALIFORNIA is worth the price of the set in and of itself. To listen to Randy Meisner singing TAKE IT TO THE LIMIT (and snippets of A CERTAIN KIND OF FOOL) also make the documentary well worth the price. Beyond that, the documentary is very enjoyable. I wish more would have been discussed about how the band created their music... but the inside stories are very enjoyable none-the-less. It is sad, that the EAGLES wrote about the corruption of mankind, by the evils of greed, ego and the temptations of life, yet obviously the band succumbed to the very perils it preached against. ROLLING STONE magazine and others perpetually decried the EAGLES for their "intelligence" and "preaching" lyrics, and often criticized the band for being hypocrites for such. In retrospect, the circumspect magazine got it right. God bless Bernie Leadon, Randy Meisner, Don Felder and Joe Walsh (Don Felder certainly described Joe accurately in his memior.) We have the old records to enjoy whenever we want to re-visit the best days of our youth idealism, for we lost the EAGLES by October of 1976. I am glad that I saw them during the first leg of their 1994 tour, as that was the only period of peace and unity that the band ever shared after Bernie Leadon left. Had the band been more forthright and sincere in their interviews, this would have been a 5 star documentary (more akin to QUEEN: These Are The Days Of Our Lives) but sadly, the politeness of the various band members (except Glenn) turn this into a glossy magazine story. But, it is worth it to purchase and watch. Long live the music of the EAGLES. Top reviews from other countries2.0 out of 5 stars "A Heartache Tonight" Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 5, 2019 I have to agree with many other reviewers in that the Eagles documentary DVD that you are thinking of purchasing “History of an American Band” is, as expected, Henley-Frey-centric, (they saw it as “their” band) and, as a result, it’s not balanced enough. Randy Meisner and Bernie Leadon were very significant elements with superior contributions musically, vocally and spiritually and we disappointingly don’t get to hear about their own early days and influences before they joined the band, and that’s just as important as Henley’s and Frey’s and what illuminated them. Staggeringly, we don’t hear Randy’s side of life with the band during the significant 6 years he was with them, the ups & downs, the recording process, the backstage fight he had with Frey, what led up to it, and the heartfelt apology he later made. Instead what we get from Henley is that Randy had been up all the previous night “partying with 2 girls and a bottle of vodka”, in resultant bad shape, and refusing to sing “Take it to the Limit” for encore as they “repeatedly” had asked him to. Even if factual (Randy blamed it on the flu), it was a pretty mean thing to say about your friend and Frey relishes the fact that Henley refused to allow the police to intervene, insisting that this fight was “personal.” A heartache tonight for sure. I didn’t see any camaraderie or them enjoying many carefree brotherly moments together and there’s an uncomfortable one during a sound-check when Frey throws some aggressive fake punches at Randy who’s unsure how to react. But there’s a decent amount of vintage concert footage defining them as an impressive and very elevating live act. There’s an astonishing moment when a naked young woman literally bounces on stage and flings herself around suggestively, kissing Randy passionately – and they all continued playing! Well it was Life in the Fast Lane for a time, I guess but it leaves you feeling strangely depressed. 4.0 out of 5 stars The Eagles - A History For Real Fans Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 24, 2015 An excellent box set of the lives and times of The Eagles. It's obvious how Messrs Henley and Frey have worked (and still do) over their 40 plus year partnership. Glenn Frey is the outspoken character, letting all around him know how it needs to be, while Don Henley has a more measured
and diplomatic way about him. They do the hawk and dove act very well! It's a shame that Don Felder"s contribution was rather played down. Lets's face it, there would not have been a "Hotel California" without him. That song and that album (where Felder's guitar work was integral to the sound of the band) made The Eagles. I think Bernie Leadon's and Randy Meisner's contribution to the band could have been shown in greater depth as their respective inputs shaped the formative years of the group.
The segment of the story where Joe Walsh succumbs to drink and drugs was tough to watch. Happily he was put back on the straight and narrow through rehabilitation, by his band mates and Eagles manager Irving Azoff. Current bass player and vocalist Timothy B Schmit comes across as an ordinary guy. I am glad they gave a small cameo to their current touring band lead guitarist Steuart Smith - a superb guitarist. Smith says that he's just a "hired gun", playing the guitar parts for the Eagles live
"is like stepping into a spacesuit"! Plus he co-wrote words and music for "The Long Road Out of Eden" album.
5.0 out of 5 stars Great story about a great band, sadly ruined by Frey Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 2, 2013 If like me, you are an Eagles fan, you will drool over this. These guys are not exactly forthcoming at the best of times, so naturally when something like this hits the street, we fans lap it up. I purchased the Deluxe edition and although £40 is pricey, its a nice package which I believe it to be well worth it. There's some great interviews, Walsh in particular will make you smile, there's footage of Joe at his lowest ebb, which is scary, but just look how well he looks now...its also touching that he acknowledges the debt owed to the other Eagles, as Joe cleaning himself up was apparently part of the getting back together deal. Don Henley comes across as the seasoned elder statesman of the band in reflective mood, complete with goatee, which does him no favours at all. Timothy is just Timothy - easy going as ever, happy to be where he is. For me, the only thing that lets it down is the attitude of Glenn Frey, whose self important arrogance can at times be nauseating. He clearly considers himself the leader of the Eagles (which Henley seems happy to cede) and whilst there's no doubt the band would not be what it is without him, he really needs to get over himself. Lets put it this way - if you know someone like Glenn, be sure not to cross him. He seems money-mad (well, they all are, I suppose) and in particular his treatment of Don Felder is appalling. There's a little exchange between them recorded on stage in the 1970s with tensions running high, which I never heard before. It seems to come down to Felder not appreciating having to play for a politician...who Frey supported. It seems ironic to me that he referred to Felder as the 'only ***hole in the band..' You sure about that, Glenn? In my opinion at least, they have never sounded quite as good without Felder. And as for Felder, well, he comes across as a bit of a lost soul, still feels a sense of injustice at his dismissal, as well he might - he sued, they settled! And he looks by far and away the healthiest..maybe there's a lesson there. The concert DVD is excellent - worth the price alone. Picture is good, but sound quality is far better. The highlight is Meisner singing Take It To The Limit (and he does just that) but all of it is good. Apparently, there's plenty more in the can to keep us Eagle-Heads happy, so what are you saving it for? Please hurry up and release it, boys. 5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic Viewing Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 15, 2016 I bought this after seeing Part One (which was the best of the two discs) on the TV which was fantastic and an absolute joy to watch again when the DVD arrived, it took me
back to a time I often remember as the best musically. I agree totally with Cuspersozza’s comments with regards to Glenn Frey, I couldn’t have put it better if I tried, he came across as a very arrogant, angry man – his way or no way, hence the departure of Randy and Bernie, which was a shame! My heart went out to Don Felder in Part Two, he and Joe Walsh made a fantastic team, the band didn’t sound the same without him. It was pleasing to see ALL Eagles past and present, at the awards
ceremony. 5.0 out of 5 stars Exceptionally enjoyable! Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 4, 2014 This DVD is a real treat - sit back, relax and enjoy! It's difficult to say what exactly makes it such a pleasant watch, but I think it's the fusion of beautiful music with a real human story of friendship, fortune and life. I never considered myself an Eagles fan but you don't have to be to really enjoy this documentary although you almost certainly will be a fan afterwards. This documentary gave me a deep appreciation of their music in terms of the inspiration behind each piece coming from real life experiences. You'll never listen to their music again in the same way after watching this documentary. If you're not an Eagles fan you'll be amazed how much their music has infiltrated your life without you even knowing so you'll actually learn something about your own life. Highly recommendable! Who opened for the Eagles in 1977?There was a concert on both June 19 and June 20, 1977. Andrew Gold opened for the Eagles, and Steve Miller joined them on stage for their final encore on the first night. The Omni was the largest venue in Atlanta, and the attendance was 15,800 each of the two nights.
Did the Eagles tour in 1977?In April 1977, the Eagles embarked on a tour of Europe to promote Hotel California. Playing 17 gigs in 5 countries, this was the band's first major tour of the continent as headliners.
When did the Eagles play in Dc?Eagles Live At The Capital Centre - March 1977, featuring never-before-released performances from the Eagles' two-night stand at Washington, D.C.'s Capital Center during the legendary Hotel California tour.
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