Aber's Music Thread x3

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I never went out of my way to listen to the Eagles but usually enjoyed what came my way. Paid a bit more attention to the collaboration with Linda Ronstadt but I was in love with her and her voice.
Became a big fan of Joe Walsh too.
 
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I never went out of my way to listen to the Eagles but usually enjoyed what came my way. Paid a bit more attention to the collaboration with Linda Ronstadt but I was in love with her and her voice.
Became a big fan of Joe Walsh too.
I didn't become aware of the Linda Ronstadt influence until quite late.
She was instrumental in their formation. It was her getting Frey, Henley, Leadon and Meisner (the least remembered if the band) to form part of her backing band that thrust them together.
 
I never went out of my way to listen to the Eagles but usually enjoyed what came my way. Paid a bit more attention to the collaboration with Linda Ronstadt but I was in love with her and her voice.
Became a big fan of Joe Walsh too.
A favourite Meisner track.
Just don't tell Mrs Remote.

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Can't remember the tracks off the album either.
You say a 'recent track' from Hell Freezes Over. It was released 30 years ago.<laugh><laugh>

The tour playlist was great. Because they'd all done solo stuff, besides the Eagles tracks, there were little pockets of solo tracks. It meant that while the concert was over 2 hours non-stop, vocalists were only doing 3 or 4 tracks before getting a break or becoming 'backing singers'.

It was the contributing factor to the split. They could all write, sing and produce which resulted in lots of friction.
<laugh><laugh> - I thought that just after I posted!!!
 
Not unlike the Beatles, Steely Dan (save they did come back 20 years on to do a few more) and Dire Straits & others the Eagles had a relatively short career with a series of fantastic albums which are timeless.

I listened to my favourite of their albums One of These Nights constantly (alongside ELO’s Face the Music Supertramp’s Crisis what Crisis & Steely Dan’s Can’t buy a Thrill) during the mid 70’s.

A lot of people cite The Last Resort as the greatest Eagles track- it is phenomenal but so are Ole 55, I Wish you Peace etc as well as this jaunty number:

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Not unlike the Beatles, Steely Dan (save they did come back 20 years on to do a few more) and Dire Straits & others the Eagles had a relatively short career with a series of fantastic albums which are timeless.

I listened to my favourite of their albums One of These Nights constantly (alongside ELO’s Face the Music Supertramp’s Crisis what Crisis & Steely Dan’s Can’t buy a Thrill) during the mid 70’s.

A lot of people cite The Last Resort as the greatest Eagles track- it is phenomenal but so are Ole 55, I Wish you Peace etc as well as this jaunty number:

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I mentioned The Last Resort.
Resonates with Joni Mitchel and Big Yellow Taxi.

I understand what you're saying with 'Greeks'. I'll listen to it, but would skip past it for many of the other tracks. Same for Disco Strangler and Those Shoes.
The album as a whole divides me. 50% classic, 50% out there.
I can always take the former, but have to be in the right mood for the latter.
I'd happily have I can't tell you why, heartache tonight and sad Cafe on repeat.
 
Although my usual preferred genre of music would be Rock, I actually love and appreciate most genres (I struggle with Gangsta Rap though tbh).
Here is something completely different - I am in awe of the skills involved in making this music machine sing - using all 4 limbs. The bass at the end is mind blowing.
The composer, Widor, apparently wrote it simply as an exercise for his music students, but in doing so he created what I think is the most beautiful and powerful piece of organ music ever.
I’d love to be able to turn up as a tourist in a famous cathedral, ask to play a tune on their organ, then produce this masterpiece. Sadly, I could probably manage the first few bars on monotone only!!

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Although my usual preferred genre of music would be Rock, I actually love and appreciate most genres (I struggle with Gangsta Rap though tbh).
Here is something completely different - I am in awe of the skills involved in making this music machine sing - using all 4 limbs. The bass at the end is mind blowing.
The composer, Widor, apparently wrote it simply as an exercise for his music students, but in doing so he created what I think is the most beautiful and powerful piece of organ music ever.
I’d love to be able to turn up as a tourist in a famous cathedral, ask to play a tune on their organ, then produce this masterpiece. Sadly, I could probably manage the first few bars on monotone only!!

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It was the same when was a tourist mate. I too couldn't get past the first few bars.

But seriously folks, that's a striking piece.
 
You'll get no argument from me on that statement! A huge talent across just about any musical genre. So sad that Parkinson's has taken a hold. I love her.
Must have listened to this on YouTube a thousand times

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