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Pittsburgh
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Sandy's Review |
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My favorite part was... The entire show, it was great!
My least favorite part was.... When it ended
The band members were..... In a great mood, smiling,
and making
jokes, and very friendly!
The show made me feel.....So connected, being with
others who share a
love for the same music, and love the eagles as much
as I do!
One thing I'll never forget is..... Me being in the
2nd row, and the guys saying hello to me!
Other comments .......The great feeling of singing
along with them,
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Skip's Review |
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This is the best concert
my wife and I have seen for 15 years. We missed
"Hell Freezes Over" in '94 because we could not get
tickets. If you want a concert that sounds like or
better than an album, this is the show for you.
We definitely got our
moneys' worth out of this one. Where can I send a
tip for Joe Walsh? I feel bad because I probably
did not pay enough for our tickets.
We are lookinf forward
to many more Farewell Tours
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Baybee's
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I'm
not very good at reviews because I zone out and can't
stop thinking: "Wow!!the Eagles are really here -
right in front of me - looking great and singing all
my favorite songs - sounding even better than the
record." Who else can do country, pop and rock equally
well. There isn't another band in the whole world that
can touch them!
It's been nine years since the Eagles were in
Pittsburgh. The fans were starving for them and very
receptive. While musically the band was tight as ever,
personally they seemed very loose and relaxed. There
was a lot of interaction with the audience (much more
so than last year in Columbus).
The stage backdrop was awesome and the flashing lights
worked the crowd into a frenzy. Some people don't want
to just see the Eagles, they want to be "seen" by the
Eagles.
I've been a fan through all their 31 years and I hope
they rock on forever!
Don, Glenn, Joe & Timothy - Thanks guys!!!! |
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Rich's
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“Whap-boom-boom-bump-bump” was the drum sound that
made the crowd spring to their feet and set the tempo
in the beginning of The Long Run last night at
Pittsburgh’s Mellon Arena, and was reason to celebrate
the Eagles first return to this venue since 1979.
My review may be a bit different from others. I’m a
guitar player, so I hope to give a review of the show
and the guitars used, which may be of interest to
guitarists.
Henley was out in front with mic in hand, adding
soulful “come on, come ons” to the Long Run’s lyrics.
For rhythm playing, Glenn was using his Fender
Telecaster Custom that is pictured on this inside of
the program, and this looks like the same guitar used
in the 1979 video of the band playing the Long Run in
the studio. Joe was using Glenn’s signature
Rickenbacker for the slide guitar parts, and Stuart
was using Music Man/Ernie Ball guitars, which he used
for almost the entire show exclusively. The harmonies
were spot-on with Joe/Tim/Glenn sharing the mic. Glenn
welcomed the crowd: “It’s nice to be here in the home
of Mario!!” The Mellon Arena is the home of the
Pittsburgh Penguins hockey team, and Glenn was
referring to Penguins owner and player Mario Lemieux.
The talents of each member of the Eagles are
immeasurable. Glenn and Timothy both have a very
well-spoken way about them that the crowd responds to.
Both seem in good health, and everyone in the band
seems to be having fun, laughing and joking, arms
around each other, pats on the back, everyone seems to
be enjoying the ride and getting along very well.
New Kid in Town brought out Glenn with his usual
Takamine acoustic (why the guys don’t use Martins
anymore boggles the mind) and Joe with a new Gretsch
6120 Jr. Joe’s Gretsch White Penguin was sadly missing
from the show. I was hoping to see it, and I missed
this. Steuart plays pretty much spot on perfect, and
sadly doesn’t get a chance to really stretch out with
his playing. He’s amazing, but seems a little stiff
and stuffy in his playing. Still, the man has the
dream job of a lifetime.
One of the true highlights of the night was Don’s
singing of Wasted Time. I’ve been a fan of this band
since 1977, and I never heard Don belt out that number
with such a range. He is at the top of his game with
his vocals, maybe his best ever. Spectacular.
Peaceful Easy Feeling picks up where New Kid leaves
off, change back to the same guitars. Steuart,
although playing amazingly accurate, did flub one
pedal steel sytle lick during this number. Happens to
the best of us.
Timothy introduced Love Will Keep Us Alive with his
usual grace, saying this was the perfect place in the
set for a “sappy love song.” Joe used a Gibson J100
acoustic. Sounded better than the record.
Boys of Summer was a spectacular use of the band’s
lighting system and was a real crowd pleaser.
Glenn sat at the piano, introduced Take it to the
Limit using the credit card joke, which my wife
cracked up about. I knew it was coming, so I guess it
was kinds of ruined for me. Glenn made mention of
Randy Meisner before the song.
Joe seems to like the new Fender guitars on the market
for 2003, and was using one of the new Telecasters for
Already Gone. Glenn was using what he calls “Old
Black,” his vintage Gibson Les Paul Junior that he has
used since the early 70s. This is the guitar he is
holding on the cover of his “No Fun Aloud” record.
For In the City, Joe used a Gibson Les Paul Junior
Special and Glenn a Les Paul Standard. The middle solo
was Joe’s slide playing, but the end of the song in my
opinion completely ruined by the horn section. I
wanted desperately to see Joe play the slide parts at
the end of the song. I didn’t care for the use of
horns in the Hell Freezes Over tour, and don’t care
for them now. I think the band is trying to fatten up
the sound with the horns, but this can be done with a
Hammond organ. With due respect to Al Garth, ditch the
horns.
One of These Nights was it’s usual GREAT. I hope they
never drop this from the set. Joe used one of the new
Fender Telecasters with a scorpion inlay on the
fretboard. Steuart again made a small mistake in the
solo. No big deal, but I did catch it. I don’t mean to
pick on Stuart; I think he’s amazing, but I really do
think that lead guitar role needs a permanent solution
in the band.
Joe took the stage with a Gibson Firebird with 3 P-90
pickups for James Dean, and it was a ROCKER!! Perfect
way to start the show back off again after
intermission. I noticed that Glenn’s voice seems a
little high, a little “Chipmunky” to be exact. Are
they using a harmonizer effect in the mix, and if so,
why? Glenn can hold his own singing this number. I
noticed this “chipmunk” sound in a few other numbers
during the night.
Fast forward to “Walk Away,” my personal true
highlight of the evening. This version is the fast
version of Walk Away from Joe’s solo “You Can’t Argue
With a Sick Mind” Live album. Joe plays like a man
possessed. He was strumming so hard, and was so “in
the zone” that I thought he was going to rip the
strings right off of his Fender Stratocaster. I heard
some people around me say “holy crap” about the way he
was playing. Hopping up and down, tougue sticking out,
hair going everywhere. If he would have spit blood ala
Gene Simmons it wouldn’t have surprised me. The guy is
just far beyond amazing. A living legend.
Tequila Sunrise—in the words of Joe, “Atsa so nice!”
Turn to Stone had me leaping out of my seat on my feet
with applause. Joe steps on the wah-wah pedal and Joes
into a Clapton-esque solo that sets the house on fire.
After Walk Away, my second favorite song of the
evening.
You Belong to the City is tired, and needs dropped
from the set. Glenn does a great job, but I’d honestly
rather see Smuggler’s Blues or even Partytown.
Life’s Been Good never fails to be a crowd pleaser.
Friends who were with me say I made it on the helmet
cam! I didn’t see myself, but it’s a cool thing. Joe
uses a custom-made Gibson Les Paul with Bigsby Tremolo
and Joe Barden pickups. Nice, but hey Gibson, how
about a Joe Walsh signature model???
Funk 49—again horns get in the way of Joe’s spotlight
number.
It was nice to see younger teen age audience members
dancing to Heartache Tonight. There is music beyond
the teen queens and boy bands, and rock and roll lives
on.
The miriachi horn playing at the beginning of Hotel
California was interesting; Steuart was using a white
doubleneck Music Man guitar. Very well done. Joe STILL
in the zone.
Overall fantastic show, one I’ll never forget.
Programs are $20 and are well worth it. I don’t regret
joining the Yahoo club or paying $89 each for my seats
which were very good. I’d like to see them do Good Day
in Hell, Too Many Hands or On the Border next time
around. Thank you, Eagles, for returning to Pittsburgh
and please come back soon. |
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Nigel's Review |
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We just came back from
the Eagles, Farewell I concert in Pittsburgh @ the
Mellon Arena. One of those nights! The Eagles seemed
more relaxed and were enjoying themselves so much more
than the two shows I saw last year. They bantered
with the crowd and had comments before and after each
song. My wife and I had seats about 20 rows back in
the middle of the floor but we were three rows back by
the end of the night.
I heard a rumor that
Don Henley was taking some time off after his mother
passed away. I was glad to see and hear him. Our
condolences Don.
We missed not hearing
"Seven Bridges Road" but the 4 part Eagles harmonic,
"Hole in the World" was excellent. We played it in
the car the whole way home. My favorite parts were
"Wasted Time", "Life's Been Good", sax on "In the
City", "Hotel California", "Rocky Mountain Way" and
ending with "Desperado". The show maintained the set
list as published but I was hoping to hear a few
changes as a "Last Resort".
Thanx Eagles, we
enjoyed Farewell I and will stay tuned via L&M's
FastLane for II, III, IV, V and VI concert info.
Nigel & Chris Clark
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Anita's Review |
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What a great show!!! This
concert was the eighth show my sister and I have seen
over the last two years. We fly all over the country
- Reno, Biloxi, Colorado Springs, Richmond, Houston,
Washington D.C., Atlantic City, & Pittsburgh. We sit
on the floor up front. This concert by far showed the
most interaction with the band members and the
audience. Our favorite parts were the crowd's roar
during Wasted Time which made Don stop and smile and,
of course, the intensity of Desperado. The Eagles
sang every song to perfection and rock better now than
in the 70's. The excitement in Pittsburgh was only
rivaled by the beginning of this Farewell 1 tour in
Richmond, VA. These men are true music legends!!!!
We can't wait for the next one......we would really
like to catch a pic or a pair of drumsticks......but
we will settle for the great music and wonderful
memories. |
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Tamilyn's
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My name is Tamilyn
Rossetti, and I would like to thank the Eagles for an
incredible show. I attended the October 11 concert in
Pittsburgh with my husband. This was the third time
we've seen the group live, and with great sincerity I
must say this "Farewell" concert was one of the best
live shows I've seen and heard. It is difficult to say
which part of the concert was my favorite because the
entire show was phenomonal. But, Timothy's beautiful
performance of "Love Will Keep Us Alive" was
particularly sentimental to my husband and I -- it was
our wedding song. And Joe Walsh rocked the arena.
However, the entire band sounded incredible. It is
wonderful that the Eagles continue to tour and delight
their fans with their musical talents. The music is
timeless and the performances were priceless. Thank
you for a job well done. I can't wait until "Farewell
II"!!!!! |
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