Heart of the Matter by Eagles

[wdot1212nine]

"The more I know, the less I understand..." It sounds similar to "Nothing is true, everything is permitted."

[ddaviguitarra]

sometimes I miss she so mutch...

It hurts

[rbryanhull]

Been divorced from her for almost 7 years. I've been in a relationship or two, been single for over a year. Most of the time, I like being single. This song reminds me that when you really love someone, it never dies. You just learn to put it away in the dresser drawer, and from time to time you take it out and look at it...think about what could have been, then put it back and move on with your life.

[lynnea1957]

@rbryanhull I was married for almost 20 years when my love found a younger woman. Its been 2 1/2 years now and Im still trying to "put it in the dresser drawer". I hope I can some day. Thanks for sharing your strength.

[qnthasan]

Excellent.

[woolcladlad001]

9 haters never learned about forgiveness. Damn shame.

[crimsonlilyfairy]

i'd like to see if todd in the shadows could bash this without feeling bad

[shellzNcheeze1873]

If you look up "Love" in the dictionary, these lyrics are the definition.

[shellzNcheeze1873]

But I miss ya baby...  Been there.

[cynthia6637]

YEP

IT'S MESSED UP!

THE MORE I KNOW, THE LESS I UNDERSTAND"

THE HEART OF THE MATTER"

[youngmindedman]

Great harmonizing. I wish theay were still together; all of these guys.

[esthompson2012]

YEP!!! She's and INTERNET WHORE!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[JoshFael]

i loved this song..:)

[watertonrivers]

If I am so lucky in this life, please give me Freedom to smoke a couple of doobies and throw back a couple of shots, watch a couple of beautiful Colorado sunsets...Lordy, that's all I want and of course, in my final days on this planet, with a Female Starchild!!!

[Awkmore]

what are these voice outside love's open door

that make us THROW OFF OUR CONTENTMENT

AND BEG FOR SOMETHING MORE?

......even deeper.

[kloudzjia]

"anger will eat you up inside" - you re right don. let s not judge the 9 dislikes and forgive them.

what a band. genius...

[micro26ify]

Don Henley... the best!!! love this song! nice voice yeah!  ooohh really!

[Jackupnow]

I. LEARNED HOW. TO. FORGIVE. MYSELF HOW. ABOUT. YOU. ?

[menialsea]

I used to sing this song over and over again when I was a little girl. I am now 22 and today I found out the true meaning of the song first hand. I wish I didn't. I wish I was a little girl again.

[INDONESIA0727]

god song.

[FpsGameMaster91]

Henley wrote a masterpiece that's for sure, and to have the guy's backing him is just wow that's all it is.

[jgfabs]

Hope you guys stay together until your 90 years old. Love your music, love your songs. Thank you Eagles.

[Theladyjane2458]

No one puts it better than Don Henley:

There are people in your life who've come and gone

They let you down and hurt your pride

Better put it all behind you; life goes on

You keep carrin' that anger, it'll eat you inside

[Hoggard68]

This song is one that we all can relate to. Very well written with some deep meaning and feeling.

[angelcute404]

Wow! First time to hear this song, I can relate..... Thank u EAGLES for this lovely song!

[angelkiszes]

Forgiveness.. What a beautiful thing.....I love it....Kiszesss on this song Eagles....

[MarekAd]

it takes my breath away, incredible

[saab900sis]

How the hell can anyone dislike this??

[dmamstrom]

Thank you, thank you, thank you! This is one of my favorite all time songs but to hear Don Henley perform it with the Eagles just it makes it that much more precious!

[dee05xo]

my significant other just broke up with me a little over a week ago. this song fits perfectly & has been on replay non-stop. its therapeutic somehow. shoutout to those going through the same thing. "you better put it all behind you, baby, cause life goes on.. keep carrying that anger, itll eat you up inside." <3

[AliadaJaguares]

Perdoname, Lobo, aunque ya no me quieras. :'-( Me haces falta.

[bonafiedjay]

Y U NO LOVE ME ANYMORE? ლ(ಠ益ಠლ)

[yinyinchada]

what a nice song.

[kaktusbutt28]

song perfection

[TheRustyLM]

To each his own and all, but WHO are these people that voted a thumbs down to this song???

[koltonliveband]

@TheRustyLM idiots with no taste for perfection

[Psybug1959]

Funny how a song can be your life at a given time...... I think it's about forgiveness.

[petelaw44]

Dear Don Henley, Thank you for this beautiful song.

Bless you and yours, Always...

[jeanne52100]

@petelaw44 Ditto x

[cheyboo67]

HENLEY RULES. Name one person as talented today as he is. NONE!!

[davej247365]

one of the greastest bands ever lived i have been listing to the egales snice i was very young

[azredsoxgirl57]

Even though I love the music at live concerts, I really dislike recorded live albums. But this has to be, hands down, the absolute best version of this song. The acoustic guitars, their voices blending so well and Don Henley's heartfelt emotion make it amazing!!!

[marcusliciniusad]

@azredsoxgirl57 Agreed...outstanding.

[bajareochbraj]

do you have hotel california live from the same consert and could you send it in that case?

[LONEJOE1]

These guys are my all time musical heroes. So much talent. Some of the most talented musicians that exist. Thank you guys!

[jackperry47]

Forgiveness.

Is there a better word in the English language, or a better messenger than the Eagles?

[Spadez9559]

@jackperry47 That's deep man. Well said.

[charlymcgraw2009]

Great song, great Henley

[bendustries]

this song makes me want to smoke a joint.

[homer6463]

don henley is the best

[RusDion]

The 4 dislike voters are the fucking JUStin BEIBer fans!!!

[richie12901]

I love this song sooo much. Love hearing Don Henley sing...



[OTTODDROCK]

to the 4 dislikers @15 Jan 2012 ,F@#k YOU and dont ever come back to this video again.This is music at its best

[rockintotheeighties1]

This song is just too awesome...Classic Eagles-Timeless!

[46bouke]

no comment... to good!

[OttoLund]

Nice :)

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[1956lal]

A song that many can relate too in one way or another. Similar to true love true forgiveness is a deeply personal, often complicated and heart wrenching feeling/decision. Forgiveness, enjoy the song and the thoughts it generates.

[3rdSQDMoody]

Really hope theese guys take the trip to Norway one day!! Would make my DAY!!

They sound better LIVE, than on studio albums!!

[anneshuck]

"It's about forgiveness. Even if you don't love me anymore..." Deep.

[jbroxu]

@anneshuck agreed, sometimes it's hard to forgive. That's our biggest battle, ourselves

[dontlabelme001]

Henley's voice is AWESOME.

[clevelandtyler2]

great quality

[mikejb48]

I've seen them 4 times and 4 more would be great

[wiltztheresaway]

forgive.

[limhailiang]

Who can tell me this concert in where and when?

[Flolandra]

Very Nice!

[cedarmillman52]

Have you ever thought about what it would be like if the Eagles never existed. The world would be different. What if there was no music?

[gummelspak]

Shout out to your friend Vallz! ONE LOVE MAN!

[aggi7]

I just sent this song to my homeboy Vallz, his girl left his last weekend. he has been a man apart these last days. This song did not cheer him up, he started crying in my arms.

Vallz cheer up, i believe you will find love like my friend Siffi Pólo the pole

[arbbednnyl65]

@aggi7 It will get better with time....

[MrCrisro9]

Sent this to my boy, whose girl just let him go. The best I can do and the best message ever.

[Stereostuart]

Best band ever.

[CPenticoff1]

Still makes me cry all these years later!♥♥♥

[sharkscuda69]

When there's Hurt in a relationship someone needs to play this & LISTEN

[aziale17]

my favorite. :D

[mr22ron]

So much better with Joe Walsh.

[TheDlowe005]

I really appreciate your sharing this amazing song on you tube. Maximize the screen, turn it up and the goosebumps just happen. Almost like being there. What a fabulous performance!

[bradhaynes]

The harmonizing in this song is freaking awesome!

[MrJesseGrooteman]

The eagles are blessed and send by God. 

[erwino24]

the best

[martinluterocantor]

DEFINITIVELY, THE MOST FROM EAGLES!

[madalena49]

que linda esta musica

[MrPimpdaddy106544]

this song is monica and jason.

[natskivna]

Saw them in 1994 at the Hell Freezes Over tour in Houston Rice Stadium. OUTSTANDING concert.

[nairo147]

quero ver a banda em breve no brasil

[yospuynik]

i lived in spain and had the eagles box set the only 4 disks in english with my then spainish fiance who was deported i chased her down went to the jail sent her all my money 10,000 met her 2 weeks im madrid lived there 2 yrs left her this eagles 4 disk box set your in my heart forever maria (conchita) frankie this was our song 7 yrs

[OttoAvelino]

A música solo Henley realizada com o Eagles o torna fantástico. Uma sintonia perfeita, que bela melodia!

Otto Avelino "Brasil"

[MusicCow2011]

Just one word...."AWESOME"..........!!!­!!!!!!!!!

[TheBRYDOG]

is there a better or more talented band of musicians than the Eagles? collectively and seperately, these guys are the best of the best. lyrics, harmonies, arrangements, the entire package. saw them at the Hollywood Bowl April 2010, and it was like they were playing records up there. The 40th anniversary tour should be outstanding off the heels of the "Long Road Out of Eden" tour...cannot wait.

[rreeves70]

Saw the 96 tour - "best I ever saw"??? It's in the top five at least, great concert, first class.

[2bmycat]

Brilliant Hell freezes over Tour In "96".Best Concert I ever saw..

[jamesskb]

@2bmycat Saw it too. Saw the Farewell Tour 1, but that Hell Freezes over show was magical. Like being at Woodstock, only without Hendrix! :)

[tommyfish41]

Stairway to heaven......eat your heart out!



[notca1234]

One of the best bands ever! Will see them live in South Africa, FNB Stadium, Johannesburg on 8th April next year. Can't wait.

[notca1234]

One of the best bands of all time. Will be seeing them perform at FNB Stadium, Johannesburg, South Africa on 8th April next year. Can't wait!!!!

[LeoNurse2007]

OH it's back ,Yipppeeee !!! I could watch this group perform and listen all day ! Thanks !

[crcst3]

This so fits my life as it is right now, and to make even worse, it's Christmas evening.

[lpd403]

@crcst3 Remember this...everything happens for a reason. Hang in there, something good is coming your way.

[cebreirosneil0530]

nice one....yes, just listen to it over and over again just like me.

[94godmode]

can't help listening to it over and over again  =''D

[davefistr]

just the best !!!! love them bravoooooooooooooooooooooooooo­oooo

[lienamiranda]

Forgiveness

[Santiniization]

Great song.

[chicagogrooves]

Incomparable vocals and performance. Unlike alot of bands with a lot of history behind them, Don + crew remain the best people around to do their songs, they haven't turned into a poor cover band of their earlier work..

[acidheadzzzz]

this is a great song. Its painful to listen to it after a breakup though...especially just before xmas :(

[cubfanize]

The best Henley solo cut; harmonizing can't be beat!

[raeder4me5606]

Truly a great version, the studion version as well...@ 2:54, the way he says "Baby" just sounds so real, it gets me everytime!..if you know what I mean.

[forevereighties1971]

@raeder4me5606

I know exactly what you mean.

[hottunatony]

wow! powerful lyrics!

[Grizzbomber]

The one person who disliked this got the call today that they didn't want to hear.

[prsjoe]

I laugh watching Don Henley sing ... you can see the wheels turning in his head as he's listening to EVERYTHING .

[aplacetohideaway]

@prsjoe I was thinking the exact same thing...you can see it in his eyes and in his expression...he is hearing every little nuance in percussion, guitars, vocal harmonies...what's working, what's off...everything.

[crcst3]

This song fits me to a "T" to bad I have to live in this rotten condition, but I have no way out. So true Don tells it the way it is, even if one does not love one anymore. Thank you Don, you are the best.

[NDW85]

Great version of Heart of the Matter. Bugs me though that it's not included on the Hell Freezes over CD. How many fans agree with me?

[ThePotchita]

a sounds that has really meaning...........now i really appreciated this song cause its about forgiveness! even if someone hurted me so much.. but i learned to forgive so i found my happiness now. thanks to this song!

[n2091m]

I saw this tour :D

[jlybean35]

This fits to my first true heart ache

[1936Maddie]

Beautiful music....

[jrcproductions101]

The day The Eagles get back together that's when hell will freeze over. it has 2 times already. lets beg for something more- one more time Hell will freeze over

[1tensoldier1]

Rock's best these are one!!

[cityboy0924]

For those of us who have found our love and then lost them, whos wished for a do over for the way we lived, this song rings so very deeply. Te words hurt, and Don's voice and singing are what a lot of guys wish they could have, especially when we know we have screwed up or know we have may the right choice even though it hurts like hell. Always liked this song and the boys singing it when older and wiser really resonates.

[FRANCECHILD]

LOVE SHINES ALWAYS.

[Mattylynn3412]

I remember seeing this on VH1 in the mid -late 90's.

[1963legion]

They are doing a 40th anniversary tour next year. It's my wife and I's 10th anniversary gift to each other. Gonna be awesome.

[txtamaman]

As a response to comments about Don struggling. As a song writer, to write something so personal and powerful sometimes they are hard to sing!! Thay arre truly words to his life.

[Pete4L1]

Great song for those who've split up...... Poignant & touching....& Oh so true.....

[bwfi123]

saw it was there...... Fathers Day gift from my two daughters..... fantastic show!

[tjames1761]

That's real talk.

[freefallfool66]

thanks to videos like this 1, I bought the dvd....take that !, stupid lawyers!

[Garycubfan]

Great performance. Great background vocals.

[dawns31]

I love him.

[renndub]

just broke down crying when I watched this, emotional dams sometimes burst.

[habsman1]

@renndub They do indeed.

[dannonforbes]

Is it just me or did Henley struggle with some of those first few lines?! Hmmmm.......

[smith55s]

Its sad that Don Felder is no longer with them.

[nncylgarrett]

It doesn't get any better than this!

[MrPoman39]

The Eagles are simply timeless. Saw them in Vegas two weeks ago. They sound great. Henley mentioned that 2012 will be their 40th year anniversay. Can't wait to see what they do. It was a great concert.........

[dianem1010]

EAGLES AT THEIR BEST

[puckering1]

Tne Eagles are a class act, thx for the post.

[madalena49]

maravilhosa...linda demais...

[80Teky]

Thank you for posting this. Who wants to listen to silly little birds when you can enjoy majestic Eagles?

[CPTILING]

don henley is the cross between de niro and big dougie. my da.... uncanny

[seaton4actual]

I am only 25, but grew up listening to the Eagles with my parents. They are one of the BEST groups I have ever heard. They make it look so easy to do what they do. Great Music, great song, and great video.

[Fakawayaff]

Wow , just magical, is it possible to beat that?!!!

[bobbybillymiller]

these guys are song writers... the harmonies alone make me cry... then toss in the lyrics ... and you have MAGIC with glen fry ... and j walsh

[TrippingTheTube]

Amazing. 

[franlank1]

( FLAWWWLESSS ) JUST PERFECTION was in the front row for long road out of eaden was TREMENDESSS..

[willyw1960]

Absolutely brilliant!!Don Henley is a musical genius.Such a voice!!

[wesj1989]

Magic like this doesn't come along very often. Enjoy it people!

[sleepymofo]

The radio stations in my town play the latest crap. I have to turn my radio off, and go on YouTube to find quality music like this.

[anavalladares1]

Love it!!!!

[oconderosa]

It is odd to see Frey, Henley and Felder all singing about FORGIVENESS, but they won't forgive each other.

[foxyoder]

@oconderosa amen to that....such a shame....they are magical together.

[nyrichiek]

@oconderosa Not now. It may never happen. They still haven't reconciled With Randy Meisner Or Bernie Leadon.

[chWolstenholme]

the words. many of these lines.. my heart stops, i can't breathe. sung so... delicately. you can still feel the.. pain... through his voice. Must have been an amazing woman... <3<3<3

[cbl1948]

0 dislikes??!! Damn straight, although frankly, I'm amazed I've finally watched an amazing performance that others sat in wonder of with NO dissenters. Will somebody tell me how many songs they've ever listened to in their lives with as poignant, insightful and heartbreaking lyrics? Lyrics that carry almost too much depth, inteligence and meaning to bear? And what about the Eagles acoustical guitar playing and harmonies on this song? God, they sound beautiful.  So, look on in awe and envy.

[Bsamten]

easy listening....

[karastathis]

Hi guys I am from Greece and I would like to and I was in this video clip and hear this beautiful song from nearby ..

[KyoNingyo]

I remember breaking up with a girl and listening to this song for 2 weeks solid; my only company a couple of bottles of Crown Royal. It's beyond my understanding but music can be so powerful in times of sorrow.

[beibei38]

I love this song,very much!

[pilgorden]

This song hurts man : (

[amandyvRxbHJ1]

there's a reason for no dislikes u noe......

[cardo1111]

Would have loved to have seen them live on this tour, but watching this vid gives you a taste of how great this band is. Arguably the best reunion album in rock history. A Henley solo song performed with the Eagles makes it that much better. Every song is a gem on Hell Freezes Over and the sound quality is excellent.

[carolineVanDriessche]

@cardo1111 I totally agree, I love the eagles, I saw them twice on their Farewell tour in Belgium and The Netherlands, totally awesome !!!

[tuckasamms]

Have always loved this track - It's just the Eagles complete.

Carries me to the next level!!

[ThePoulsy]

good performance!



[Koesl]

Wonderful music!