The Eagles - Their Greatest Hits

ESSENTIAL ALBUM!!! This album, along with Michael Jackson's Thriller, flip-flop as the number one selling album of all-time. There are ten timeless classics here from the pre-Joe Walsh era of the Eagles. All but one of these songs charted & the one that didn't should have. There are a few omissions but they're minor ones.

The album opens with "Take It Easy" which peaked at #12, Jackson Browne was a co-writer on this song. Next is "Witchy Woman" with it's American Indian sounding intro, it peaked at #9. "Lyin' Eyes" was one of the first songs from a pop artist that crossed over into the country charts. It went to #3 on Adult Contemporary, #8 Country & #2 Pop Singles. "Already Gone", one of their best rock songs went to #32. "Desperado" didn't chart but I consider it to be in my 50 greatest songs ever. "One of These Nights" was a #1 hit. "Tequila Sunrise" only made it to #64 but I consider it to be one of their best songs. "Take It to the Limit" was written & sung by bassist Randy Meisner, it went to #4 Adult Contemporary & #4 Pop Singles. "Peaceful Easy Feeling" went to #22. The final song on the album, "The Best of My Love" has a world-weary sounding vocal by Don Henley, another great song by the Eagles; it went to #1Pop singles & #1 Adult Contemporary.

This is an outstanding compilation, good reasons for it being one of the two best selling albums of all-time.

The Eagles' album Their Greatest Hits 1971-75 was released in February of 1976.
The album was released as a holdover until the next studio album but it would sell so consistently that it would hit #1 immediately in the US and stayed there for five weeks, get the first Platinum album award just introduced earlier in 1976 by the RIAA for a million copies sold and to date is the best selling album of all time here in the US alone with 29 million copies sold. It would overtake Michael Jackson's Thriller in 1999 once and for all as US album sales champ and it is because The Eagles were about the music whilst Mr Jackson's personal and legal troubles would banish him from popularity in the US and his music and image has been blacklisted/tarnished whilst The Eagles continue to thrive, even now in 2007.
This album consists of ten tracks from the first four albums.
The 1972 self-titled debut is represented by the Top 20 hits "Take it Easy", "Witchy Woman" and "Peaceful Easy Feeling".
1973's Desperado is represented by its title cut and "Tequila Sunrise", both classics.
1974's On the Border is represented by the rocker "Already Gone" and the band's first #1 "Best of My Love".
1975's chart-topper One of These Nights is represented by the #1 title cut and the Top 5 smashes "Lyin' Eyes" and "Take it To the Limit".
Drummer Don Henley, guitarist Glenn Frey, guitarist Bernie Leadon and bass player Randy Meisner plus late arrival guitarist Don Felder on these highlights from The Eagles' first four albums created timeless classics that are still getting airplay on classic rock and/or album rock radio.
Their Greatest Hits 1971-75 is a great greatest hits and a good overview but if you want to go for the throat get 2003's Very Best of The Eagles 2-disc set for a superb Eagles overview.
Highly recommended

The Eagles gave us some of the best music to come out of 1970s America. Their tunes were creative, romantic and passionate--often all at the same time. They sang of love and dared to perform their numbers with all their feelings exposed. This CD gives us a remarkably fine sampling of just how good The Eagles really were between the years 1971 and 1975.

The track set begins with the country flavored rock tune entitled "Take It Easy." The song explores the value of keeping your cool even when things go wrong. The band rocks hard but not so hard that your ears ache; and the vocals leave nothing to be desired. Awesome tune! "Take It Easy" has great guitar work and harmonizing, too.

"Lyin' Eyes" became an instant classic when The Eagles released it--and rightly so. This song about the pain of a manipulative young woman has a strong beat with just a few country twangs on the guitar to enhance the beauty of this ballad. When the band members sing in unison their harmonizing will impress you. Moreover, the lyrics have a great deal of meaning--"Lyin' Eyes" became a wonderful rock tune for good reason!

"Already Gone" rocks hard with some great guitar playing; I love this song about a guy who leaves his woman before she could leave him! Revenge is sweet, folks! "Desperado" shifts gears markedly; this deeply sad, meaningful ballad explores the angst a man feels when his one true love just won't settle down with him. "Desperado" is one of the best songs The Eagles ever performed; I predict that you will like "Desperado" very, very much.

"Take It To The Limit" has an especially romantic quality to it; the men sing of how they really want to share their lives with their respective one true loves. They deliver "Take It To The Limit" with panache and all their hearts and souls. They truly give blood for this ballad; and it shows as you listen to it.

"Peaceful Easy Feeling" sports that mix of country with rock again; the singer explores his love for his soul mate. The guitars work wonders for "Peaceful Easy Feeling;" and the drums shine, too. Last--but not least--comes "Best Of My Love," a moving ballad about a love between man and woman that just isn't quite right. "Best Of My Love" makes a strong ending for this album. Great!

The impressive artwork replicates the jacket from the record album; and we get the song credits in the liner notes.

The Eagles dominating the music scene in the 1970s and they earned every bit of praise they ever received. I highly recommend this CD for fans of classic rock and classic pop vocals that have a rock and roll sound with that country twist.

Great collection that you will enjoy. Its got some essential Eagle hits that really are gems. A fine collection of music from a fine collection of musicians.

This record ranks as the #1 best selling album in the American Music Industry, so I guess that speaks for iteslf. 41 million copies worldwide and still selling, probably indicates just how their music appeals to all young and old...
If you want an introduction to the Eagles buy this and also "Hotel California" and you'll be set.
Take It Easy is as fresh now as it was in 1973 (and still stands as the best ever Eagles song recorded - that opening "G" chord still sends shivers down one's spine!) Contains all the great stuff pre-Hotel California.
However, if you want a far more comprehensive collection of Eagles songs - buy the double CD "Complete Greatest Hits".