When I first came across this song a couple of years ago I thought it was from obscure 70's movie. One with a ambitious young female journalist that teams up with a burned out detective to discover who the disco strangler is, only to find out it's a rookie cop. However, when I Googled it I was greatly disappointed!
man kudos to obscure eagles songs. lissen to the guitar signal just come in and out and work that riff. plus the bass is all over the place,metronome drums. another disco send up/homage like 'those shoes' and 'one of these nights'. they like the r/b and the girls/partying but not all the BS that went w/ it. henley voice like lemon acid mustard in yer eye.
One of my favorite Eagles tunes. I tend to like their obscure stuff, unlike the most popular.An other i liked is Those shews. Brings back memories of when thees songs came out.
Side A? The Long Run was released as a single in November 1979. It reached #8 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 in early 1980 It was the second of three singles released from The Long Run album, preceded by "Heartache Tonight," which reached #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 in November 1979, and followed by "I Can't Tell You Why," which also reached #8 on the Billboard Hot 100, in the spring of 1980.[3]
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Worst EAGLES song ever! I love the Eagles and July 4th in Knoxville was 1 of the best shows I ever saw by any band and they did NOT play this crappy song. Thanks GOD!
Everyday after I get home from school, I set my CD player up so when I get up, crank up my truck this song comes on. Every. Morning. I roll down my windows, tapping my foot and then take off to school, and then play it again while I'm waiting in the parking lot. I love the looks I get. :P Plus, I'm a 16 year old girl xD Eagles ROCK!
Guess the Iggles didn't like the late Seventies w/disco blowin' up.On the other hand, look who's still playing in spite of hating each other at the end of the Seventies.Yup.The Eagles.
wierd - there is only one version of this song on youtube. Strange considering that the Eagles are so mega famous. I gave this album away 2 decades ago, but this song keeps resurfacing in my mind all the time.
Wow! No way did I really just stumble across this song! I haven't heard it since the 70's! I love finding forgotten songs! This is the 2nd one this week! I found ex-Eagle Don Felder's song Heavy Metal:Takin a Ride & thought it had memories, BUT ITS THIS SONG that just gave me a super old memory of skippin school, drinkin, drivin around HP in a blk Trans AM, T-tops off, music blaring! Being in Dallas & living in "the bubble" back then was great! I can't believe I just remembered that, Thanks!
Late-Seventies L.A.: disco, random sexual couplings, and the playground of murderous psychos like Buono and Bianchi. I was there-- this underrated song catches the time and place. Thanks for posting!
there is 32 years ago I listen this song , and it's always magic , what a pleasure, the don henley's voice and the joe walsh's guitar, the alchimy....
one of my most favorite eagles songs if not thee if this doesnt scream 1979 i dont know what does 40 years of american greatness long live the EAGLES!
Anybody know what time signature this is in?
ReservoirTip 1 week ago
@ReservoirTip i listened to this on my 8 track player,that should help you out!!
cityofchamps66 1 day ago
Versatile eagles bringin' it AGAIN!!!
econoroller 1 week ago
When I first came across this song a couple of years ago I thought it was from obscure 70's movie. One with a ambitious young female journalist that teams up with a burned out detective to discover who the disco strangler is, only to find out it's a rookie cop. However, when I Googled it I was greatly disappointed!
Curtrx7 1 month ago
@Curtrx7 LOL, I remember the guitar stings from a sketch Dave Thomas did on SCTV, something about an S&M chef having a TV show or something. :)
PatchesRips 1 month ago
I don't understand why so many people hate this song, IMO I like this song a lot better than "Teenage Jail" or any of their recent stuff
Doobie1975 2 months ago
man kudos to obscure eagles songs. lissen to the guitar signal just come in and out and work that riff. plus the bass is all over the place,metronome drums. another disco send up/homage like 'those shoes' and 'one of these nights'. they like the r/b and the girls/partying but not all the BS that went w/ it. henley voice like lemon acid mustard in yer eye.
kristoscan 3 months ago
One of my favorite Eagles tunes. I tend to like their obscure stuff, unlike the most popular.An other i liked is Those shews. Brings back memories of when thees songs came out.
baltecbrad 3 months ago
YA VACATIONLAND CAMPGROUND...BOOMBOX, PIRATES HAT, HIGHTOP KMART SHOES AND DISCO STRANGLER PLAYING!!!!
35SLOVAK 3 months ago
Side A? The Long Run was released as a single in November 1979. It reached #8 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 in early 1980 It was the second of three singles released from The Long Run album, preceded by "Heartache Tonight," which reached #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 in November 1979, and followed by "I Can't Tell You Why," which also reached #8 on the Billboard Hot 100, in the spring of 1980.[3]
slugdriveruh1 3 months ago
A great song you never hear anymore!
raymarshjr 3 months ago
YA EVANS CITY SKATING RINK...
35SLOVAK 4 months ago
The bass plays in a different key than the guitar, the singer phrases against the other instruments; only in the chorus the entire thing resolves ...
taipeidiaries 4 months ago
i love this track sooooo much, not many people have heard it. Even eagles fans dont no what track i'm singing along too
DelP1989 4 months ago
funky as hell! reminds me of thin lizzy :c )
Lassehoegvonessen 4 months ago
This was the B side of a 45. What song? Anybody know?
kirko1954 5 months ago
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Worst EAGLES song ever! I love the Eagles and July 4th in Knoxville was 1 of the best shows I ever saw by any band and they did NOT play this crappy song. Thanks GOD!
RealtorRicardo 5 months ago
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Worst EAGLES song ever!
RealtorRicardo 5 months ago
Everyday after I get home from school, I set my CD player up so when I get up, crank up my truck this song comes on. Every. Morning. I roll down my windows, tapping my foot and then take off to school, and then play it again while I'm waiting in the parking lot. I love the looks I get. :P Plus, I'm a 16 year old girl xD Eagles ROCK!
NimirRaCyndal 5 months ago in playlist Eagles
Great Eagles tune!
raymarshjr 6 months ago
AWESOME!... Thanks for posting.
Whenever I hear the beginning of "Hells Bells," I always hope it is this song.
SkubalaHead 6 months ago 2
Guess the Iggles didn't like the late Seventies w/disco blowin' up.On the other hand, look who's still playing in spite of hating each other at the end of the Seventies.Yup.The Eagles.
cosmicdingo 7 months ago
someone please make a guitar cover of this!
ScullyboyDX 7 months ago
Love this song!!!
Completely trashing the vacuousness of the disco era while ripping spectacular guitar riffs!!
Gotta love The Mad Bomber!!!
rbhiphopsux 7 months ago 2
Guitar sounds bad ass in this song!!!
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connaught60 8 months ago
wierd - there is only one version of this song on youtube. Strange considering that the Eagles are so mega famous. I gave this album away 2 decades ago, but this song keeps resurfacing in my mind all the time.
connaught60 8 months ago
Wow! No way did I really just stumble across this song! I haven't heard it since the 70's! I love finding forgotten songs! This is the 2nd one this week! I found ex-Eagle Don Felder's song Heavy Metal:Takin a Ride & thought it had memories, BUT ITS THIS SONG that just gave me a super old memory of skippin school, drinkin, drivin around HP in a blk Trans AM, T-tops off, music blaring! Being in Dallas & living in "the bubble" back then was great! I can't believe I just remembered that, Thanks!
UndieWhere 8 months ago 2
Definately my favourite Eagles track!! Disco, Rock and killer vocals,,, WHOOOOOOO
Loofafa 9 months ago
Oh how i wish i was around in their time
jstone114 10 months ago 2
wow this brings back some dark memories-
the leather scene ... amyl nitrate...
oh wait. that never happened... I just fell asleep watching Al Pacino's "Cruising"
JABS991 11 months ago 3
Late-Seventies L.A.: disco, random sexual couplings, and the playground of murderous psychos like Buono and Bianchi. I was there-- this underrated song catches the time and place. Thanks for posting!
mikal9000 11 months ago 2
Please upload King of Hollywood!
Biloxi817 1 year ago 4
this is my favourite eagles song without a doubt. don henley you rule
hungryhungryhippo476 1 year ago 4
Absolute Autumn Cool 'n' Sweet Memories from 1979 and I still have my Eagles' Cool Mint Vinyl. God Bless the 1970's 4 LIFE!!!!
CorporalPitts 1 year ago 13
@CorporalPitts i have worn out many cassettes of this album. it is so good
tarheelredbone43 9 months ago 9
Are you dead bird? huh? Ok, the bird is dead.
Now to stuff the bird. What's your preference, beaks or cheeks.
Mrblancnoir 1 year ago
there is 32 years ago I listen this song , and it's always magic , what a pleasure, the don henley's voice and the joe walsh's guitar, the alchimy....
saresnoah 1 year ago 5
@saresnoah Don Felder had no small part in any of these songs, remember?
hazor777 1 year ago 4
Are you kidding me !!! This rocks
MRTWITITE 1 year ago 22
Don Henley's voice cuts like a laser. I love this song.
christoJihad2 1 year ago 5
Joe Walsh is a genius. What a great riff.
fluffer1987 1 year ago 4
one of my most favorite eagles songs if not thee if this doesnt scream 1979 i dont know what does 40 years of american greatness long live the EAGLES!
mrtkicksass 1 year ago 22
You dead bird? You Dead? The bird is dead.
JABS991 1 year ago
My fave little known Eagles song.
cosmicdingo 1 year ago 5