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August 23, 2007

New Eagles Video - "How Long"

The sweet 'n' safe harmonies of Eagles' relatively well liked latest gets a black & white video (no color = the best makeup money can buy). Our fearless bird men traverse Tatooine-styled desert dunes and come upon a most glorious surprise: a stripped hangar equipped with instruments meant for rockin'! And later, the action takes us to a campfire with just the guys and their guitars. If you think it's all sorta boring, don't feel bad -- they don't look too thrilled either.

And a note to Universal Music Group: Thanks for the vid upload, though you may like to know that your venerable clients Henley, Frey et al abhor the definite article before their name, so you might wanna edit down that YouTube header to just "Eagles."

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boooooooooring

Posted by: Tibi Puiu at 08/23/07 2:29 PM  | Reply
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WHY THE EAGLES?

WHY THE EAGLES?

WHY THE EAGLES?

Here's a great idea! Why don't you just limit artist coverage on this site to *only* bands that have garnered diamond RIAA certification. That way, you can be sure all the sponsorship checks clear at the end of the month. It's a win-win! Can't wait for the oncoming flood of Fleetwood Mac coverage. Yay!

Posted by: Jesse at 08/23/07 2:29 PM  | Reply
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come on man, I've had a bad day and I hate the fuckin eagles

Posted by: Bunnie at 08/23/07 2:30 PM  | Reply
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kinda looks like the soundgarden "burden in my hand" video

Posted by: brent at 08/23/07 2:38 PM  | Reply
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I liked this the first time—when it was called The Traveling Wilburys.

This time—not so much.

Posted by: mattshu at 08/23/07 2:39 PM  | Reply
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fuck.the.eagles.

Posted by: rob at 08/23/07 3:02 PM  | Reply
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Yeah, it's boring but if it were Ryan Adams the naysayers would be all over it. You know them: the same ones that find Al "Year of the Cat" Stewart to be soooo lame, yet break out the knee pads for sound-alikes The Decemberists. (Yeah, like you hadn't noticed how similar "Here I Dreamt I Was An Architect" is to the above feline-related tune.)

Posted by: Kiko Jones at 08/23/07 3:40 PM  | Reply
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Seriously man, don't compare this crap to the Wilburys.

Posted by: Nacho at 08/23/07 6:32 PM  | Reply
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I have but one thing to say about this video: it's great that Joe Walsh looks relatively sober.

Posted by: Dw Dunphy at 08/23/07 7:17 PM  | Reply
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Against Me!, new Rilo Kiley, new Foo Fighter, new Eagles. Quite a site you guys have these days. Did Spin buy you and I just not hear about it?
I've never liked the Eagles but even a naysayer such as myself can recognize that this shit wouldn't fly in a mid-afternoon set on Broadway in Nashville.

Posted by: Rob at 08/23/07 7:44 PM  | Reply
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my dad would love this post

Posted by: brody at 08/24/07 9:26 AM  | Reply
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this is music

Posted by: mike at 08/24/07 7:09 PM  | Reply
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keep rocking boys most of these people dont know what ther talking about

Posted by: mike at 08/24/07 7:11 PM  | Reply
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Fantastic song. These boys were the band of the 70's and its great for them to release a new album after all this time. This song is gonna be hugely popular, its more there old tune and it sounds awesome. I wouldnt worry about the internet nay sayers, silent majority..vocal minority. These sort of people are just pissed off they could never realise a decent song and try to stand out by making idiotic comments!

Posted by: Alex at 08/24/07 8:06 PM  | Reply
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If you suck animal collective cock you just shouldn't be allowed to comment on posts like this. You know...with melodic music. Just cause it doesn't sound like the theme tune to a dancing clown finger-painting on a unicycle. And come on, the new album has over 20 songs on it , they're not all about cashing in just yet.

Posted by: stephen at 08/25/07 7:39 AM  | Reply
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you guys that say the Eagles suck couldnt even tune their frickin guitars.

Posted by: smarterthanmost at 08/25/07 9:15 AM  | Reply
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Now, now, children. Certainly you all have better things to do than bash one of the greatest bands of ALL time. If you can do it so much better go for it. Then you can spend your time, counting all your cash and accolades!!

Posted by: Olivia Ree at 08/25/07 1:48 PM  | Reply
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This song is living proof that RAP IS DEAD!!!!!!!!! amazing how good MUSIC sounds without a bass drum and a clapper; and lyrics written by an idiot with a 5th grade education.

Posted by: Eaglesrule at 08/26/07 11:27 AM  | Reply
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Posted by: Glenio Santana de Carvalho at 08/27/07 3:03 PM  | Reply
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If you don't Eagles then what the hell are you wastin your time posting comments on somethin you know nothing about. you've obviously got tooooooo much time on your hands..Eagles are one of the best bands ever and they have made a very brave move to bring out a brand new single/ album after all this time. i love the new song it's brand new and yet it still got the Eagles 'thing' that made them so great. great job boys. can't wait to hear the rest of the album. all those with stupid negative comments."GO LISTEN TO SOMETHIN ELSE"

Posted by: bill at 08/29/07 5:47 PM  | Reply
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You can all kiss my NATIVE AMERICAN ASS FUCKERS!!!!!!

Posted by: Greg at 08/31/07 4:21 PM  | Reply
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NOW SHOW LESS OF THE BAND AND MORE OF THE OLD CAMPERS!!!

Posted by: JOHN YOUNG at 08/31/07 4:23 PM  | Reply
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Well,for starters they're all playing in time and there are no drum loops or sound effects...the guitars are in tune...let's face it..these guys FORGOT more about music than MOST of you will ever know. Try writing a song sometime. It's a good solid 4 min song and when was the last time you heard one of those?
It won't change the face of pop music but you won't want to throw your radio out the window either.

Posted by: pat horgan at 09/01/07 7:15 PM  | Reply
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Not the greatest video I ever saw, but is good to know the Eagles are back. Maybe only us 50-somethings can really appreciate the music! Let's give some credit to the songwriter-JD Souther-the forgotten Eagle!

Posted by: dave ellis at 09/21/07 2:48 PM  | Reply
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FOR ALL YOU CRITICS OUT THERE,TYPE IN "BIGGEST SELLING ALBUM IN USA.THE ANSWER IS EAGLES GREATEST HITS 1971-1975 IT WENT PLATINUM 27 TIMES,THEY ALSO CAME 3RD IN WORLD WIDE SALES.ARE ALL THESE MILLIONS OF PEOPLE WRONG ? I THINK ITS ALL ABOUT TASTE.
FOR ME PERSONALLY IVE SEEN THEM LIVE AND UNPLUGGED
AND THEY ARE TALENTED PROS AND DESERVE RESPECT.

ANDY.......

Posted by: andy at 09/24/07 5:32 AM  | Reply
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Good on you andy!

Posted by: Bill at 09/25/07 7:39 PM  | Reply
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60 + years old with only two original members and they still sound as good as ever. It makes me proud to be an old musician.

Those of you with the negative comments: Eat your hearts out.

Posted by: BR at 11/13/07 9:28 PM  | Reply
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Obviously, the crap that the young mindless kids are listening to today
formulates their mindset for the mindless comments they are making about
a very credible band of the 70's. Their musicianship is great and everything
about them was right on!

Posted by: Sheila at 09/22/08 8:25 AM  | Reply
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the eagles r the best band in the world

Posted by: john warnock at 01/02/09 11:13 AM  | Reply
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