|
I saw the concert at
NextStage last night. My wife and I were 15th row
just off center. This was my 4th Eagles concert and
it was great as usual! I can't wait to see them
next Thursday at the AAC.
My favorite part of
the concert was probably Wasted Time. I always end
up saying that after every show I see but it's still
true. The way they do it is extremely touching.
Don's voice has not faded hardly at all. Only in
the middle of Sunset Grill where he sings "Don't
worry girl, I'm gonna stick by you.....etc" did he
cheat a little and All She Wants To Do Is Dance was
tuned down a half a step. Who cares.....he's voice
is brilliant and timeless. Also, seeing his wife
and kids on the side stage during Take It Easy was
cool. Glenn's version of Take It To The Limit was
outstanding. He sings with a lot of passion.
My least favorite part
was You Belong To The City. I love that song and
the sax is great along with Joe's solo, but Glenn
simply can't sing that song like he used to. He has
lost a little of his range. Don't get me wrong, his
harmonies and most of his vocals are still wonderful
and when he sings he looks so intense....that always
fires me up.
The band members
seemed to really be a cohesive group. I was
impressed with "the show" and how they danced around
and jumped up and down. They truly seemed to enjoy
themselves. I miss Don Felder though. Stuart Smith
is very talented and is a great replacement, but I
miss Don Felder.....especially during the solo on I
Can't Tell You Why, and him not starting off Hotel
California will always be odd.
The show made me feel
like I was at home. The Eagles always take me to a
good place. Between the harmonies, lyrics, and
everything in between, it's just always great to see
them. I would alter the set list though starting
today if I had my way. They sang 10 solo songs
between Don, Joe, and Glenn. Believe me, the solo
songs are obviously great, but let's take out some
of those and add some more Eagles tunes. After The
Thrill Is Gone, Ol'55, Sad Cafe, Doolin Dalton,
Saturday Night, The Last Resort, Outlaw Man (not
sure about the high notes at the end), You Never Cry
Like A Lover, Good Day In Hell......the list goes on
and on.
One thing I'll never
forget is much effort they put into their
performance. With The Eagles it's all about
passion, that's why they are my favorite band and
always will be. I would give another $189 just to
hear them do The Last Resort. I've been to
countless Henley shows and 4 Eagles show and I've
still never heard it in person.
I've been listening to
The Eagles since I was in diapers. I'm 30 now, and
it still seems like I gain something new everything
I listen to an Eagles song. I know beggars can't be
choosers, but I would LOVE to hear mostly Eagles
tunes. The only solos I would fight to keep for
sure would be Life's Been Good (basically an Eagles
song anyway), Boys of Summer, and either Funk 49 or
Walk Away.
|