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Deacon Frey
Glenn Lewis Frey (; November 6, 1948 – January 18, 2016) was an American singer, guitarist and a founding member of the rock band Eagles. Frey was the co-lead singer and frontman for the Eagles, roles he came to share with fellow member Don Henley, with whom he wrote most of the Eagles' material. Frey played guitar and keyboards as well as singing lead vocals on songs such as "Take It Easy", "Peaceful Easy Feeling", " Tequila Sunrise", " Already Gone", "James Dean", "Lyin' Eyes", "New Kid in Town", and "Heartache Tonight". During the hiatus of the Eagles from 1980 to 1994, Frey embarked on a successful solo career. He released his debut album, ''No Fun Aloud'', in 1982 and went on to record Top 40 hits " The One You Love", "Smuggler's Blues", " Sexy Girl", " The Heat Is On", "You Belong to the City", " True Love", " Soul Searchin'" and " Livin' Right". As a member of the Eagles, Frey won six Grammy Awards and five American Music Awards. The Eagles were inducted into the Rock a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Eagles (band)
The Eagles are an American rock band formed in Los Angeles in 1971. With five number-one singles and six number-one albums, six Grammy Awards and five American Music Awards, the Eagles were one of the most successful musical acts of the 1970s in North America. Founding members Glenn Frey (guitars, vocals), Don Henley (drums, vocals), Bernie Leadon (guitars, vocals), and Randy Meisner (bass guitar, vocals) were recruited by Linda Ronstadt as band members, some touring with her, and all playing on her third solo album, before venturing out on their own on David Geffen's new Asylum Records label. Their debut album, ''Eagles'' (1972), spawned two top-20 singles in the US and Canada: "Take It Easy" and "Witchy Woman". The next year's follow-up album, ''Desperado'', peaked at only number 41 in the US, although the song "Desperado" became a popular track. In 1974, guitarist Don Felder joined, and ''On the Border'' produced the top-40 hit " Already Gone" and the Eagles' first numbe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Already Gone (Eagles Song)
"Already Gone" is a song recorded by the American rock band the Eagles (band), Eagles for their 1974 album ''On the Border''. It was written by Jack Tempchin and Robb Strandlund and produced by Bill Szymczyk. The song was the first single released from ''On the Border'' and peaked at No. 32 on the Billboard Hot 100, ''Billboard'' Hot 100. Since then, the Eagles have included it in their greatest hits albums and live performances. Background "Already Gone", which is four minutes and 13 seconds long, was written by Robb Strandlund and Jack Tempchin."On the Border - Eagles" allmusic.com. Retrieved December 30, 2011. In the liner notes for ''The Very Best Of (Eagles album), The Very Best Of'', Glenn Frey said that Tempchin sent him a tape of the song through the mail. Tempchin had already written one of the Eagles' previous singl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Livin' Right (song)
"Livin' Right" is a song by American musician and singer-songwriter Glenn Frey, a former member of the Eagles. It was released as a single from his third solo studio album '' Soul Searchin''' in 1989. The single features the track " Soul Searchin'" as the B-side, which was also released as a single from the album, before "Livin' Right". Background In the liner notes to the original album, Glenn Frey wrote of the song, "My anthem to fitness. Jack empchinand I both started working out, eating right and generally tightening up our acts. Having tried nearly every other way to feel good, we've wound up back in gym class. Who'd of thunk it!" Chart performance Unlike the other singles from the album, it was not as successful as it reached a poor peak position of No. 90 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100, but it charted at No. 22 on the Adult Contemporary chart. Personnel * Glenn Frey – lead and backing vocals, keyboards, guitars, bass, percussion, arrangements * Hawk Wolinski – keybo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Soul Searchin' (Glenn Frey Song)
"Soul Searchin'" is a song by American musician and singer-songwriter Glenn Frey, a member of the Eagles. It was released as a single from his third solo studio album of the same name in 1989. The single features the non-album track, "It's Cold in Here" as the B-side, which was also released as a bonus track on compact disc release of the album. Unlike the album, the single was a success peaking at No. 5 on the Adult Contemporary chart, but failed to peak on any other chart. Background In the liner notes to the original album Glenn Frey wrote of the song "Here's the message, folks. You can't change the world but you can change yourself. Coach John Wooden said you shouldn't concern yourself with people's perception of you but rather concern yourself with your character which is the true measure of who and what you are. I buy that." Personnel * Glenn Frey – lead vocals, keyboards, string arrangements * Barry Beckett – keyboards * Steve Nathan – keyboards * Steve Thoma – ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
True Love (Glenn Frey Song)
"True Love" is a song by American musician and singer-songwriter Glenn Frey, a member of the Eagles. It was released as a single from his third studio solo album '' Soul Searchin''', in 1988. The single features a ballad version of the track, "Working Man" as the B-side. An uptempo version was included on the album. Background In the liner notes to the original album Glenn Frey wrote of the song "For those of you who have my previous albums, I apologize. I just can't shake my obsession with this Al Green-Memphis thing. Like Wilson Pickett says, 'Don't fight it'." Reception The song was one of Frey's biggest hit singles in his solo career, peaking at No. 13 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 and No. 2 on both the U.S. Adult Contemporary chart and Canadian singles chart. It also peaked at No. 49 on the Australian charts. ''Cash Box'' said that it's "a classic R&B tune replete with hornbreaks and soul-tinged arrangement and production." Chart performance Weekly charts Year-end ch ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
You Belong To The City
"You Belong to the City" is a song written by Glenn Frey and Jack Tempchin, and recorded by Frey during his solo career. It was written specifically for the television show ''Miami Vice'' in 1985. The song peaked at number two on the US ''Billboard'' Hot 100 chart, although it did reach the top of the ''Billboard'' Top Rock Tracks chart. The song, along with Jan Hammer's "Miami Vice Theme", helped the ''Miami Vice'' soundtrack album reach the top spot of the ''Billboard'' 200 chart. Frey performed this song live when touring with the Eagles until 2005. A version of the Eagles performing the song can be found on their DVD ''Farewell Tour I: Live from Melbourne'' released that year. History The song was featured in, and written specifically for, the ''Miami Vice'' episode "Prodigal Son". Production All instruments were performed by Frey except the saxophone part played by studio musician Bill Bergman, as well as the drum track by Frey's long-time drummer, Michael Huey. The song ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Heat Is On (Glenn Frey Song)
"The Heat Is On" is a song written by Harold Faltermeyer and Keith Forsey, and recorded by Glenn Frey for the American film ''Beverly Hills Cop'' (1984). The song was published as a single and as the sixth track of the album '' Beverly Hills Cop: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack'' (1984). History According to Frey, he was invited to an early screening of the film, and about two months later was sent a demo of a song written by Keith Forsey and Harold Faltermeyer to be used in the film to see if he was interested in singing the song. Frey agreed, and recorded the vocal part in one day. The following day he played the guitar and recorded the background vocals, and was paid $15,000 for the work. The mid-to-up-tempo recording featured a steady drumbeat, synthesizer, and guitar, with a repeated saxophone riff framing the lyrical message. The guitar solo is played by Frey himself. ''Cash Box'' called it "a hard rocking outing featuring the distinctive vocals of ex-Eagle Frey" and a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sexy Girl (Glenn Frey Song)
"Sexy Girl" is a song by an American musician, singer and songwriter Glenn Frey. It was released as the lead single from his 1984 album '' The Allnighter''. Chart performance "Sexy Girl" was a moderate success, peaking at number 20 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 in August 1984. The song also became a minor hit in Australia and Canada. Music video The video features a cameo appearance by then Los Angeles Raiders defensive end Howie Long Howard Matthew Moses Long (born January 6, 1960) is an American sports analyst and former professional football player. He played in the National Football League (NFL) for 13 seasons as a defensive end, spending his entire career with the Raide .... Track listings 7" single # "Sexy Girl" 3:30 # "Better in the U.S.A." 3:00 Charts References 1984 singles Glenn Frey songs MCA Records singles Songs written by Jack Tempchin 1984 songs Songs written by Glenn Frey {{1980s-pop-song-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Smuggler's Blues
"Smuggler's Blues" is a song written by Glenn Frey and Jack Tempchin, and performed by Frey. It was the third and final single from Frey's second studio album, '' The Allnighter'' (1984). It followed " Sexy Girl" and "The Allnighter"; of the three, it charted highest. Its music video won Frey an MTV Video Music Award in 1985. The 16th episode of ''Miami Vice'' is named after the song, which was incorporated into the episode. Frey played an airplane pilot in the episode. Reception ''Cash Box'' called the song "pure rock complete with slide guitar and a bluesy melody." ''Billboard'' described it as "blues-descended rock 'n' roll." Music video The video for "Smuggler's Blues" was directed by Duncan Gibbins. It won an MTV Video Music Award in 1985, and inspired an episode of ''Miami Vice'', in which Frey guest-starred. In the video, Frey plays a smuggler (his then-wife Janie plays the smuggler's female accomplice). The video is like a short movie, fitting the lyrics exactly and p ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The One You Love (Glenn Frey Song)
"The One You Love" is a song by American musician and singer-songwriter Glenn Frey, most famous as singer and guitarist for the Eagles. It was released as the lead single from his debut solo album ''No Fun Aloud'', in 1982. Ernie Watts and Jim Horn are featured on the tenor saxophone. Watts plays the repeating theme, while Horn plays the closing solo. The single features the track, "All Those Lies", as the B-side, which is also included in the album. The song was also one of three of Frey's solo hits performed during the Eagles' 1994-1996 Hell Freezes Over tour, the others being "You Belong to the City" and " The Heat is On", wherein bassist Timothy B. Schmit sings along with Frey. During performances of "The One You Love" on the said tour, Al Garth played the saxophone parts while Don Henley did the drumming. Personnel * Glenn Frey – vocals, guitar, bass, Fender Rhodes electric piano, Linn LM-1 programming * Ernie Watts – tenor saxophone * Jim Horn – tenor saxophone * ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
No Fun Aloud
''No Fun Aloud'' is the debut solo studio album by Glenn Frey. It was released in 1982 on Asylum. The album reached #32 on the charts and contained two top 40 singles, " The One You Love" and "I Found Somebody". The album was certified Gold by the RIAA, selling over 500,000 (half a million) copies in the United States. Critical reception AllMusic critic Mike DeGagne wrote that "it's Frey's perfectly guided vocals and impeccable talent for crafting laid-back love songs that make the album noteworthy ... With Frey's own production assistance, ''No Fun Aloud'' stands up as a modest debut album." ''The Rolling Stone Album Guide'' called ''No Fun Aloud'' "a predictably slick solo debut in rey'sold band's party-boy mode." ''The Globe and Mail'' called it "remarkably uninspired and joyless," writing that "by and large, the songs are of the John David Souther school of no-melody dirge—the type of thing that gives California music a bad name." ''The New York Times'' deemed it "an agre ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Heartache Tonight
"Heartache Tonight" is a song written by Don Henley, Glenn Frey, Bob Seger and J. D. Souther, recorded by the Eagles and features Glenn Frey on lead vocals. The track was included on their album '' The Long Run'' and released as a single in 1979. It reached No. 1 on the U.S. ''Billboard'' Hot 100 in November of that year and was certified Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America representing one million copies sold. It was the Eagles' final chart-topping song on the Hot 100. Composition The song originated from an electric jam session between Frey and Souther, who would visit Frey's home in Los Angeles whenever he was in town on tour. Frey and Souther wrote the first verse while listening to Sam Cooke songs. In the heat of jamming, Frey called Seger on the phone and sang him the verse. Seger then blurted out the chorus. According to Frey, "J.D. outher Don and I finished that song up. No heavy lyrics -- the song is more of a romp -- and that's what it was intende ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
