Bernie Nelson

This is the definitive independent critical review of the legendary music created the Eagles, on film, on record and in concert. This penetrating critical analysis draws on rare footage of the Eagles in performance from live concert footage, TV and radio, and compares and contrasts the Eagles' remarkable achievements throughout the 1970s with mixed results of their solo careers. A team of leading music critics and working musicians revisits the performance and the original albums in order to discover the secrets behind the music.

The Eagles captured live in performance in Europe in 1973 and the United States in 1974. Among the songs performed by the iconic group are 'Peaceful Easy Feeling', 'Witchy Woman' and 'Certain Kind of Fool'. With five number one singles, fourteen Top 40 hits, and four number one albums, The Eagles were among the most successful recording artists of the 1970s. At the end of the 20th century, two of those albums Their Greatest Hits (1971-1975) and Hotel California ranked among the ten best-selling albums ever, and the popularity of 2007's Long Road Out of Eden proved the Eagles' staying power in the new millenium.

This DVD features in-depth interviews revealing the many aspects that made the Eagles one of America's most loved bands. Forming in Los Angeles in the early 1970s, the Eagles have five number-one singles and four number-one albums, and are among the most successful recording artists of the 1970s. Two of their albums, "Eagles: Their Greatest Hits 1971-1975" and "Hotel California", ranked among the ten best-selling albums. They are also the best-selling American group ever, with "Eagles: Their Greatest Hits 1971-1975" being the best-selling album in the U.S. to date. This program is essential for fans and collectors alike!

"Contains their Westbound singles from 1969 to 1976, including Funkadelic's first significant single "I Bet You," co-written by George Clinton while under contract to Motown for five fruitless years. A live version of "Maggot Brain" featuring guitarist Michael Hampton is a bonus." AndrewHamilton@allmusic.com