Eagles Live, Revival Music At Its Best

For the Millennium, we saw the Eagles live at Staples Arena.  We sat at the far end of the hall, so the visuals were lacking.  Linda Ronstadt was the opener.  Direct from Winslow Arizona, Jackson Browne was there too.  In 1971, we saw Linda as the opening act for Neil Young at the Long Beach Arena.  As we entered the arena through the tunnel, we could hear Linda's beautiful, clear voice, accompanied by the most amazing sound we had ever heard - it was her backup band, soon to go out on their own, as the Eagles. 

 

Last Saturday, we caught The Long Run at Harpers Bar & Grille in Northridge.  The house was packed and everyone was having a great time.  When the band hit the stage, it was déjà vu all over again.  Sitting in the center of the room, we could hear it all and see the guitar work that makes TLR the great band that it is.  When they “turned it up a notch”, the room began to ring with that same ethereal sound we had heard over 37 years ago.  Who says you can’t channel musicians who are still alive? 

 

Later, when Gary Hagen sang his solo version of “Desperado”, it all came together again.  With barebones accompaniment, Gary’s voice echoed off the back wall with all the pathos that the lyrics imply.  Back at the bar, the noise continued at its own raucous level.  Those at the bar heard nothing.  Those who watched and listened heard a song that never fails to touch our heart. 

 

James Dean; if you are a New Kid in Town, staying at the Hotel California, feeling like a Victim of Love, Get Over It.  One of These Nights, After the Thrill is Gone, take the Seven Bridges Road.  In The City, Take It to the Limit, stop On the Border, then Get to The Heart of the Matter; enjoy the Peaceful Easy Feelin’ and Take It Easy.  I Can’t Tell You Why.  I’m Already Gone.  Winning the free TLR t-shirt topped our night.  Next time we are on a dark desert highway, we plan to wear it.

 

 

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