Their Greatest Hits (1971-1975) [Remastered] (2006)

About this title: On their first four albums, the Eagles were at pains to demonstrate that they were a group of at least near-equals, each getting a share of the songwriting credits and lead vocals. But this compilation drawn from those albums, comprising the group's nine Top 40 hits plus "Desperado," demonstrates that this evenhandedness did not extend to singles -- as far as those go, the Eagles belong to Glenn Frey and Don Henley. The tunes are melodic, and the arrangements -- full of strummed acoustic guitars over a rock rhythm section often playing a shuffle beat, topped by tenor-dominated harmonies -- ... read more

Tracks:

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

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