How the Eagles' 1973 Album 'Desperado' Became a Timeless Classic Despite Zero Hits

The song's leap into the cultural canon owes a great deal to Linda Ronstadt. Ronstadt covered "Desperado" on her October 1973 ...
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Released 53 Years Ago Today, the Eagles’ Hitless Country-Rock Wonder That Contains Don Henley’s Greatest Regret

The Eagles released their sophomore album on April 17, 1973. Initially a commercial failure, it is now certified double ...
American Songwriter

The Eagles ‘Desperado’ Song About an Outlaw Guitarist Randy Meisner Started Writing Then Finished With Glenn Frey and Don Henley

It wasn’t for the money. At least, it didn’t start that way, sings Randy Meisner, opening side two of the Eagles’ sophomore album, Desperado. Meisner had the first half of his acoustic-heavy tale of a ...
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The Surprising Eagles Song Don Henley Won’t Listen To

Don Henley and his longtime Eagles collaborator, Glenn Frey were known for their seemingly endless quest for perfection in the studio. So it’s not surprising to learn that there are some moments that ...