If I'm not careful, I'm going to end up in an Eagles cover band. - Page 5

fatt-dad · #61 03-05-2015, 02:48 PM

I'm having fun learning, "Muskrat Love."

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trek1500 · #62 03-05-2015, 04:46 PM

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Originally Posted by motojunky

I'm a beginner player who enjoys playing along to music. I think it helps with rhythm and timing (big problems for me) and it's fun. I have never thought of myself as a big Eagles fan outside of liking many of their songs that get radio play. The thing is, I find myself playing a bunch of their music.

I figure it's a combination of them being fairly easy and me knowing them well after decades of radio play. Whatever the case, I sure appreciate them writing a bunch of songs that I can "click" with.

This week's selection is "New Kid in Town."

The Eagles were great! I never get tired of playing their songs and Don Felder is one of my favorite guitar players as is Joe Walsh..

When I was a teen in the seventies they were one of the biggest bands around and it's neat to see younger generations discovering their music. They don't have bands around like that anymore..

DaBoz · #63 03-05-2015, 05:33 PM

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Originally Posted by trek1500

........it's neat to see younger generations discovering their music. They don't have bands around like that anymore..

I fully agree... Although I must admit The Eagles are my all time favorite band.

Mr Bill · #64 03-05-2015, 05:59 PM

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Originally Posted by sbeirnes

I know it is not cool to like the Eagles, but I love them. Bernie Leadon is one of my all time heros and is totally under rated.

There is a lot more going on in those songs than some people realize.

I with ya on this one. Bernie was one of my heroes growing up. I got his autograph at a concert once. What a great musician. And I think the reason he's back with the Eagles, on the final tour and making millions, is that he kept his mouth shut about his opinions about everybody. They had some disagreements but he didn't burn any bridges.

Guilty Spark · #65 03-05-2015, 06:19 PM

I guess I should confess that I don't fully get the Eagles slam. They wrote some great songs, they're fun to play (many are easy for beginners, which is a good thing) so..................?

Patric P · #66 03-06-2015, 06:06 AM

The Eagles, other than great guitar work on Desperado and Hotel California, are a VOCAL group - one of the best ever. Before auto tune. Better than CSN. Anyone can strum the songs - many of which are brilliantly written - even me. But almost no one can really sing them with the real harmony. That's what makes their body of work exceptional, and why they sold a bazillion albums.

Drubbing · #67 03-06-2015, 08:00 AM

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Originally Posted by trek1500

They don't have bands around like that anymore..

They played our little town in Oz the other week, so they still do.

Walsh even went to my local music store, dropped a wad on a guitar, came back twice more for 2 more guitars and pedals, and made the owner very happy. He took pics, so it did happen. Seems he even picked up the same chinese Tokai LP cheapy that I got there a few months ago.

Greg Rappleye · #68 03-06-2015, 09:43 AM

Hey, we could do a lot worse.

Pack your stuff. I'll warm up the van.

Greg Rappleye

lukybob2 · #69 03-06-2015, 09:57 AM

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Originally Posted by fatt-dad

I'm having fun learning, "Muskrat Love."

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The America version or Captain and Tenille?

fatt-dad · #70 03-06-2015, 12:17 PM

The Willis Alan Ramsey version. I'm sorry to go that far off topic, but if a song motivates you to play, then it's all good. I'm not much of an Eagles fan, but I may look over their hit list and find one to learn there too.

I go through cycles of interest on guitar and am in the midst of one right now. (I usually play the mandolin.)

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noledog · #71 03-06-2015, 12:29 PM

Well put yer ear buds in and get yer chillax on with my lil' coastal, laid back rendition of Peaceful Easy Feeling recorded live this week at soundcheck using my '14 D18, M80, thru a Loudbox Performer via my camera...I do a bunch of Eagles including Hotel Cally & some Don Henley too! So throw me in there ya'll!

Phelonious Ponk · #72 03-07-2015, 05:36 AM

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Originally Posted by pjroberts

Of course, because Skynrd would be out of the question.

Requests are free. Freebird is $100.

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Napman41 · #73 03-07-2015, 06:45 AM

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Originally Posted by The Growler

I think you'll have a lot of fun. There are a lot of worse things that could happen than being in an Eagles cover band. Have fun!

Like what ? An Abba cover band ? 🙈🙉🙊

Paleolith54 · #74 03-07-2015, 07:13 AM

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Originally Posted by slewis

I hope this doesn't turn into a "what music is worthy and what music is not" thread. If it connects with you, it's worthy, and if it only connects with someone else, it's still worthy! And yeah, the Eagles have done a ton of great stuff, IMO.

Good try, but too late, those whose tastes are too refined for such pedestrian fare have already given a beginning player the idea that he's just not aiming high enough.

noledog · #75 03-07-2015, 08:32 AM

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Originally Posted by oldmanonthebike

Could be worse. You could see yourself in a Mollie Hatchet cover band.

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Originally Posted by pjroberts

Of course, because Skynrd would be out of the question.

Now yer talkin' my homegrown and I love 'em both and cover my own acoustic versions of Simple Man and Freebird in my live set...I still love hearin' it, playin' it and singin' it...FLY ON!...and my new fav Southern fried; Blackberry Smoke!

FREEBIRD yes on a Lowden! ...excuse the broken glass in my voice, this is the first song I sang/recorded post my thyroidectomy simply on my laptop webcam