Eagles - The Long Run CD

Eagles: The Long Run (1979 Album)

Experience a pivotal moment in the history of one of America's most iconic rock bands with The Long Run, the sixth studio album by the Eagles. Released in 1979, this record was the follow-up to their monumental success with Hotel California. It marked a period of internal band tension and a move towards a harder rock sound, but still delivered several of the band's most recognizable hits. This was the first Eagles album to feature Timothy B. Schmit on bass and vocals, replacing founding member Randy Meisner.

Album Highlights:

* Iconic Singles: The album produced three top-10 singles, including their Grammy-winning number one hit "Heartache Tonight," a rock and roll anthem co-written with Bob Seger. The album also features the soulful ballad "I Can't Tell You Why," sung by Timothy B. Schmit, and the title track, a bluesy rock song that reached the top 10 on the charts.

* Diverse Sound: While the album is known for its move toward a more hard rock sound, it also showcases a variety of styles. Tracks like "In the City," a Joe Walsh-penned song that was also featured in the film The Warriors, and the somber, closing ballad "The Sad Café" demonstrate the band's versatility.

* Commercial Success: Despite the reported difficulties in its creation, The Long Run was a massive commercial success. It debuted at number one on the Billboard Pop Albums chart and has since been certified 7x Platinum in the U.S., with sales exceeding eight million copies.

Track Listing:

* The Long Run

* I Can't Tell You Why

* In the City

* The Disco Strangler

* King of Hollywood

* Heartache Tonight

* Those Shoes

* Teenage Jail

* The Greeks Don't Want No Freaks

* The Sad Café