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The Eagles’ ‘Take It Easy’ Was Written by a Rock Star Who Wasn’t in the Band
The Eagles' "Take It Easy" was co-written by a 1970s and 1980s rock star. One of The Eagles revealed the rock star in question influenced his songwriting.
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Glenn Frey Said ‘Take It Easy’ Changed Everything for The Eagles
The Eagles' "Take It Easy" was an announcement in more ways than one. The tune transitioned 1960s music into 1970s music.
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The Monkees Made Their Own Version of The Beatles’ ‘A Day in the Life’
The Beatles' "A Day in the Life" is the band's magnum opus. Interestingly, The Monkees released a song with a lot of the same elements.
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The Eagles Predicted Their Demise With ‘New Kid in Town’
The Eagles' "New Kid in Town" might seem like a song about love, but Don Henley said the tune has a double meaning. It's a lot darker than it appears.
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Glenn Frey Said 1 Eagles Song Caused ‘Mass Hysteria’
Glenn Frey said one of The Eagles' songs caused "mass hysteria" in Japan. He didn't seem to mean that literally.
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Why ‘The Nightmare Before Christmas’ Is For Halloween, Not Christmas
One of the only movies that is popular during both Halloween and Christmas is Tim Burton's 'The Nightmare Before Christmas'. The movie is meant for Halloween.
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How a Drug Dealer Inspired Eagles’ ‘Life in the Fast Lane’
"Life in the Fast Line" by The Eagles was inspired by a drug dealer. The song narrowly missed making a huge milestone for the band.
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Eagles’ ‘Hotel California’ Was Supposed to Feel Like These Classic Movies
The Eagles' "Hotel California" was supposed to feel like a number of movies. The 1970s band Steely Dan also helped inspire the track.
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Glenn Frey Wanted the Handwritten Lyrics to 1 Eagles Song Back
The Eagles wrote a hit song in a movie star’s house. The tune features more than a whiff of sexism.
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Glenn Frey’s Favorite Eagles Song Will Shock You
The Eagles' Glenn Frey picked an oddball as his favorite song by his band. The tune in question isn't the band’s best work.
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Glenn Frey Worried 1 Eagles Song Was Too Cliché
Glenn Frey initially had issues with one of The Eagles' songs. In retrospect, he's so proud of the song — even though he had no right to be.
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Donovan Said ‘Season of the Witch’ Predicted the Future
When asked to explain "Season of the Witch"'s meaning, Donovan didn't mention anything about real witches. Instead, he connected "Season of the Witch" to a major American subculture.
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Don Henley Said The Eagles’ Disco Song Is ‘Satanic’
Don Henley flat-out said that The Eagles' disco song "One of These Nights" is Satanic. Here's a look at why The Eagles were more devilish than you might think.
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The Eagles’ ‘Peaceful Easy Feeling’ Was Inspired by Another Band
The Eagles' Glenn Frey said that "Peaceful Easy Feeling" was inspired by the vocals of another group. Frey revealed what he thought about "Peaceful Easy Feeling" decades later.
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‘Season of the Witch’ Star Donovan Says Christianity Murdered So-Called Witches
Donovan's "Season of the Witch" might seem light, but Donovan actually has some very strong opinions on witchcraft. He also doesn't seem to have the most positive appraisal of Christianity.
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Why Don Henley Was ‘Delirious’ When He Wrote The Eagles’ ‘Witchy Woman’
Don Henley wasn't in his right mind when he wrote The Eagles’ “Witchy Woman.” Interestingly, the song was inspired by several real people — including one celebrity.
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The Monkees’ ‘(I’m Not Your) Steppin’ Stone’ Was Originally by Another Classic Rock Band
The Monkees' hardest-rocking hit might be "(I'm Not Your) Steppin' Stone." The tune was partly inspired by Jim Morrison and The Doors.
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How ‘The Twilight Zone’ Inspired The Eagles’ ‘Hotel California’
'The Twilight Zone' was one of the inspirations behind The Eagles' "Hotel California." The track did an excellent job of capturing the essence of the TV show.
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The Eagles’ ‘Hotel California’ References Another Classic Rock Band
The Eagles' "Hotel California" alludes to the name of another rock band that was popular in the 1970s. The band in question might not have been big Eagles fans.
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How ‘Psycho’ Inspired The Eagles’ ‘Hotel California’
The Eagles' "Hotel California" was inspired by several movies, including Alfred Hitchcock’s 'Psycho'. Both "Hotel California" and 'Psycho' are part of an odd cultural fixation on hotels and motels.
