Yo Fam…
Recently, the Eagles re-landed in the most unexpected spot – Wal-Mart – yes indeed. Turns out that one of the best rock bands on the planet inked an exclusive contract with Wally World to distribute their newest double CD set. Here’s my spin on it.
You all know that Mom, I and Unca Randy are huge Eagles fans. We went into mourning when they broke up many years ago due to internal squabbling and not getting along. Their exact quoted answer about the timing of getting back together was “when hell freezes over”.
Well, the fan base rejoiced with their new release a few years back entitled “Hell Freezes Over”. We even went to see them live on their reunion tour. After so many years apart doing solo gigs, the Eagles resumed without a hiccup. Several years have passed since then which brings us current to the Wal-Mart release of a few weeks ago.
SBJ and I were presented with a copy of the newest “Long Road from Eden” by my bro. Way cool! We finally got a moment last Saturday while traveling to Boise for Dylan and Gaven’s Hogwarts B-day breakfast to listen to it together. Put it in at the Flying J onramp and finished while passing the Stage Stop exit…a double CD delight of vintage Eagles sound.
I couldn’t refrain from tearing up a time or two on that trip. Those boys still got it! Tight harmonies, crisp full sounds, strong and vibrant vocal leads, impeccable guitar licks, rich rhythms within the “sweet and easy feelings” the band is known for, poetic word placement complete with punchy power welcoming us back to the ‘otel California. A double WOW delight, all for $11.99. I haven’t enjoyed listening to the stereo this much since Gwen and Law gave me “The Best of Police” double CD (which is awesome by the way) for my last B-day!
You kids grew up listening to the older Eagles tunes. I encourage you to enter the brave new world of retro rockers and soar with the Eagles. “Take it to the limit one more time" if you get a chance. Surely brought back some pleasant memories for me and Mom – like a new look at our old, then young - now grown up friends…you kids. Enjoy!
Love, pops
ps...still can't believe that i'm a freeking blogger! you kids rock!!
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Dad, You're so AWESOME!! I am bummed though, because that is what Lawrence and I were planning on getting you for Christmas this year. Guess it will have to find it's way into our stockings. hee,hee. Love ya.
ReplyDelete-Gwenny
DUDE...YOU'RE GOING TO LOVE IT!!!!! THANKS...dwq
ReplyDeleteDad I can't believe you got nastalgic and shed a tear . . . that's shocking! I love The Eagles. That stupid contract with Walmart is preventing us from listening to them on Rhapsody, which is our method to music. We'll have to buy it I guess.
ReplyDeleteGMAN...IT'S WORTH THE MOOLA! ENJOY...dwq
ReplyDeleteHmmm...I think we just came up with something to give the ol' father-in-law for Christmas. We'll have to get it for us too. I love the Eagles!
ReplyDeleteI've never read such passionate expressions about a band before....it was pure poetry. You still got it dad (though your poems aren't the same without the squiggly grass with the flower sticking out)! I'm on my way to Walmart!
ReplyDeleteThe Eagels are one of those timeless bands...I mean who doesn't like them? We are going to get this CD, sounds like it is worth it for sure.
ReplyDelete~Greg
SQUIGGLY GRASS!?!...AND FLOWERS... IS THIS CODE FOR POT OR WHAT!!!! OH YEAH, NOW I REMEMBER...pops
ReplyDeleteHitting the weed, huh Dad?
ReplyDeleteMelinda