Love to the Eagles

RIP Glenn. Sometimes an album describes the whole thing

Our love played out like a long Eagles album

There were words for us in every tune

From the warm February afternoon we met

Until that cold day you left in the middle of June.

 

We started out with Life in the Fast Lane

Then quickly moved on to One of These Nights

The Witchy Woman and Desperado

Just crusin' through life, enjoying the sights.

 

Hoping to hurry to get to nowhere

I tried time and time to walk away.

Can't Tell You Why, but I couldn't leave.

Something stopped me, Love had to stay.

 

Deep down I know you had The Best of My Love,

And, however flawed, I had yours too.

A precious gift we forgot to cherish

You climbed your fence for somewhere new.

 

The last time I saw you I thought I was ready

For the Heartache that 'Night when you had to go.

Locked up tight inside my own Sad Cafe

I wondered if love, you'd ever know.

 

We had come to our own Last Resort;

Our Paradise invaded and raised to the ground.

We tried our hardest to hold it together

But compromise just couldn't be found.

 

Thinking of you years and years later

I'm happy to say the one thing I find

When I get down to the Heart of the Matter,

It really wasn't Wasted Time.

Thank you to Glenn Fry and Don Henly for writing some of the best songs and lyrics ever.  You touched out hearts and made us think.  

Author's Note

I'm Putting this back out there. This band was the background of my life for years. RIP Glenn Frey 1-18-2015. "There's a Whole in the World"

There was a man, a band, an album that fit us so perfectly.

I will admit Heart of the matter was strictly Don Henley but it fits too. I wish I could do a medley for you, but these are all classics and easy to look up for the curious

WOPM 1/22/2016

Reviews

[ANTO]

I read that Desperado is a favourite of yours to sing. Its a favourite of mines to play on guitar and sing to. :)
You did the band proud here Jan.
I did a similar thing for a couple of Suzanne Vega's (whose not passed on thankfully).
God Rest G. Frey.

[JayceeC]

This piece is about 12 years old, so all of the members where alive and well when i wrote this. "Seven Bridges Road" was my crews favorite to sing acapella. We sang everything I'm three part harmony. Both of the songs have their best recording on the Eagles Live album.

[A hare off]

I remember the very first time I saw the Eagles in concert. They were opening for Yes, if you can believe that. The crowd (Yes fans) didn't seem to be paying much attention to the opening act, but I did because there was something about them that touched me and it had to be the lyrics, because I had never heard of them before. A very nice tribute to an amazing musical talent who changed the face of rock music for my generation. I loved the way you laced the songs through this. I found myself hearing the music as I read. Really nicely done.

[JayceeC]

strange pairing the Eagles and Yes. The only time I can imagine them sound like they went together is if Joe Walsh ws high as a kite and playing a guitar solo that sounded nothing like it was written.
I think they touched a lot of people. They have the top-selling album of the 20th century. That says something, but I still love to listen to the lyrics to even some of the less known songs like "The Last Resort" and "Sad Cafe". Somehow at one point I scored a CD that was "The Long Run" on one Side and "Hotel California" on the other. I spent many road trips playing those tunes.

[A hare off]

Road trips and good music...there was nothing better. I found it a very odd pairing The Eagles and Yes. Sadly the audience wasn't very resceptive to the Eagles...to us it was country/western vs. electonic keyboard rock. But I still liked them. They were very much unknowns at the time. Buying tickets we were going to see Yes and had never heard of the opening act before, which was not uncommon.

[Relic]

You put this together really nice. They were always one of my favorite 'American' groups.

[JayceeC]

I think that true for a lot of people who experienced their music during the 70s and 80s. Thankd for reading Relic!

[E G TEN]

Hello Jan, I thought id stop by, :D I love the way this poetry flows
It feel so natural. All the songs are perfectly laid out here and there
Desperado & Life in the Fast Lane are my top two. Not just an Icon
But a Music Pioneer Mr. FREY is, he will be truly missed. Awesome
Tribute Very Cool Thanks EG

[JayceeC]

This is actually a very old piece moved here a few months ago. I thought about writing something new for a tribute, but decided not to. Despite his solo career, he was a big part of my favorite band of all time. It just seems that his music has always been part of my life. They started singing when I was three and I still pop them in for the commute home to feel zen. I just can't imagine the Eagles without him and Henley together.

[JayceeC]

Ps- Desperado is my favorite to sing, but have trouble putting them in order. Maybe Wasted Time....It's poetry.

[E G TEN]

Hey Jan, I like singing that in karaoke, but somehow people
Keeps falling asleep. :D

[Taylor]

This poem is the essence of wisdom and the mark of true love.

[JayceeC]

Thanks Taylor..wow that was brief for you. Actually thinking of reworking this just a bit so the embedded lyrics are a bit clearer, but that is hard to do without the whole plagiarism issue. :-/

[Taylor]

LOL, brevity may be my best strength, seldom used! I'll look forward to the new version when you find a work-around.

[Willard Wells]

Some of my ex's and I are great friends, while another needs time for healing. I have no regrets because it was all part of my life and what made me. Love how you took the love story and used "The Eagles" songs as your inspiration. Another great job. Thanks,

[JayceeC]

We actually did our final parting on a good but sad note, but really who leaves Wasted Time as their swan song? We actually listened to their music all the time. We both had a passion for 70s music and the lyrics. The hardest part was deciding which song to put up with it.

[Willard Wells]

I don't think any of the parting was good, but acceptable, But I strive to be a friend and I always hope for acceptance. People talk hatred, but there must have been something at some time that brought you together and that moment as all moments of love should be cherished.

[Coyote Poetry]

I agree. Their music was amazing and still is. I must do a look-up now and listen to some old song. The Eagles were the songs of my youth. Thank you for the song and good words.
Coyote

[JayceeC]

Always welcome here to read or leave comments...glad you got to do both today..LOL

[Perkele.7885]

Everybody seems to have a band or a group that they identify with! Lots of people snag the Eagles. Why not? as there is a lot to like and identify as yours. Me, I have a group or groups batched so tight in each genre. But, if push were to come to shove, I would say, The Jive Five every time.https://youtu.be/RZM_8FrIhdU

[JayceeC]

Raj, this was a long relationship over several years.The Eagles was a favorite for us both. Last song he played together was Best of My Love. Before I drove off he changed the tape to Wasted Time. Pretty much his messages to me as he moved 800 miles away to chase dreams. So the Eagles will forever remind me of that time.

[Elan Vital 23]

How often music becomes the trigger that brings back that nostalgic memory. I'm happy for you that "None of it was really wasted time". One can scarce hope for more.

Bruce

[JayceeC]

If it was one song he could be forgiven. ..but damn every song the Eagles wrote before their breakup. Even you have to admit that's harsh. Well wait I think Seven Bidges Road and Doolin Dalton