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.
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!
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.
The Eagles are an American rock band formed in Los Angeles, California in 1971 by Glenn Frey, Don Henley, Bernie Leadon, and Randy Meisner….
Alison Ellwood directs this official documentary exploring the history of the iconic US rock band. Formed in Los Angeles in 1971, the band established themselves as one of the foremost music acts of the '70s with seven number one singles, including arguably their best known song 'Hotel California'. Featuring a blend of archive material, performance footage and even home movies recorded by the band members, the documentary aims to evoke the highs and lows of their long career. This three-disc set includes History of the Eagles Part One and History of the Eagles Part Two, as well as Eagles Live At The Capital Centre - March 1977, featuring never-before-released performances from the Eagles’ two-night stand at Washington, D.C.’s Capital Center during the legendary Hotel California tour.
Seeking to provide an unprecedented and intimate look into the history of the band and the legacy of its music, the Eagles partnered with Academy Award-winning filmmaker Alex Gibney (Taxi to the Dark Side, Enron: The Smartest Guys in the Room) to produce the film. Directed by Alison Ellwood (Magic Trip: Ken Kesey’s Search for a Kool Place), History of the Eagles is a meticulous creation featuring rare archival material, concert footage, and never-before-seen home movies that explore the evolution and enduring popularity of one of the world’s biggest-selling and culturally significant American bands.