Before There Was Autotune..., Eagles Harmonies Were Incredible

[la szum]

I fucking love The Eagles.

For some reason, their particular harmonies have always had a big emotional impact on me, ever since I was a kid. It’s pure joy when I hear them. Don Henley’s voice is fucking perfect. Before I die, I want to be able to sing one line as subtle and impactful as that dude can. When that documentary came out a few years back I think I watched it 5x in the first week.

I’d love nothing more to be in a situation where I could do this with a group of people-

I need to watch this. After I sleep for a couple of days. Or do the Drew method and
watch it while I sleep so it is totally absorbed into my subconscious mind.

I was lucky to play with a group of guys (5 piece) were everyone sang. We ended up
doing Seven Bridges Road live a few times, and than going into Take It Easy. We'd
rehearse it like a MOFO right before the gig, because you are all so naked busting
that out Acapella like that.

What a band! What a legacy! You have those songs, the players, the harmonies, and
then arguably the most recognizable Guitar Solo in Rock Music History.

 

[la szum]

Hey Zeus Fukkerin Christine, don't get me started on autotune.

 

[Moondog Wily]

Never noticed it before, but Renner looks like he could be Kyle Rittnehouse's daddy!!

 

[Warmart]

I kinda like my way, but would you prefer the acronym, JFC?

 

[Zodiac]

This thread also reminds me of another great band.... Poco. Eagles bass player Timothy B. Schmit's former band. Great vocals and musicianship.

 

[JasonE]

Could make a strong argument fort Fleetwood Mac and The Beatles. Hell, Yes had some
AMAZING harmonies/vocals, too.

While I agree those are also good, I think the Eagles is still at the top of that list. I would rank those in this order.

The Eagles
Fleetwood Mac
The Beatles

 

[laxu]

I kinda like my way, but would you prefer the acronym, JFC?

JFC? Isn't that one of those chicken places?

 

[DrewJD82]

JFC? Isn't that one of those chicken places?

Just Fuckin’ Chicken is my favorite chicken joint!

 

[spawnofthesith]

 

[cragginshred]

Growing up in the late 70's into the early 80's there was not a lot of hard rock on the radio and anything I heard I was 'wowed'. As a result I was underwhelmed and could not fully appreciate 'made for radio' music like the Eagles Until I saw a YT documentary on them about 5 years ago. Then I got it, they were really flippin good!

Similar with Steely Dan, albeit as players they are eons ahead. Prior to about 3 years ago I did not get SD, now I love them as an escape from all things rock and the 80's guitar hero in my DNA

 

[joezlo]

Before there was autotune, there were still Fairlights ... so ... don't be fooled. (Though I don't think the Eagles did that)
Dude from the Hooters had to do all of Brian Wilson's backup on one for one of his last solo albums.

EVH also used a Fairlight sampling bass on "The Inside" on 5150.

 

[norminal]

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And I should mention that there is evidence that his pre-recorded vocals were also pitch-corrected.

 

[Achilles]

Before there was auto-tune.