Greatest Hits [Import] (1985)

About this title: Despite being a rather inconsistent act, the Eagles were one of the most successful rock bands of the '70s. Made up of five fine musicians (each with unquestionably superb vocal talent), the band blended impressive but often simple music with mellow vocal harmonies. This 1985 release attempts to collect the best tracks from the seven Eagles albums prior to this compilation. While it does succeed in compiling 13 of the finer songs, there are a few exclusions that are detrimental to the album. Greatest Hits clearly retains the Eagles magic that permeated their finer moments, however. For those ... read more

Tracks:

1. Take It Easy [Browne/Frey]
2. Witchy Woman [Henley/Leadon]
3. Lyin' Eyes [Frey/Henley]
4. Already Gone [Strandlund/Tempchin]
5. Desperado [Frey/Henley]
6. One of These Nights [Frey/Henley]
7. Tequila Sunrise [Frey/Henley]
8. Take It to the Limit [Frey/Henley/Meisner]
9. Peaceful Easy Feeling [Tempchin]
10. The Best of My Love [Frey/Henley/Souther]

Note: This is a general synopsis. Each listing is further described below.