Eagles' 'Hotel California' Revival Still Sounds Like a Reason to Request Late Checkout: Concert Review A full run-through of the 1976 album sounded like the clarion call to the Golden State . Was there and Elton was great! Im certainly glad I stayed for EJ! July 19 Sports Arena, Atlanta, GA Uriah Heep, July 13, 1972 Atlanta Sports Arena, Atlanta, GA (supporting Procol Harum & Booger Band), July 14, 1972 Warehouse, New Orleans, LA (supporting Procol Harum), July 15, 1972 Civic Center, Virginia Beach, VA (supporting Procol Harum), July 19, 1972 Pierrefonds Arena, Montral, QC (supporting Procol Harum), July 26, 1972 SIU, Edwardsville, IL (Cancelled appearance, Mississippi River Fest, supporting Yes. But the Stones never went into the hotel. Yes it was a wonderful day. Couldnt hear for days afterwards due to the ringing in the ears and couldnt speak much either as my voice was so hoarse from the singing! Dirty Laundry would have been perfect. Cheers, 05/13/04 Carver Arena, Peoria, IL 06/10/03 Next Stage, Grand Prairie, TX Glenn Frey: guitar, piano, vocals. "As the result of winning the Radio Station WCFL School Spirit contest, McHenry high school students won $1,000 for . Cant believe it was 45 years ago! 06/18/09 Sport Palace, Antwerp, BEL Travelled down from Glasgow stayed at my aunts inAbbeywood. The list is based on data provided to the trade publication Pollstar by concert promoters and venue managers. He climbed out of coffin as I recall, The coffin sounds great! (Glenn Frey: guitar, piano, vocals. 11/17/04 Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne, AUS Two hundred Pinkerton guards were hired to keep fans from bringing alcohol into the stadium and. 05/22/03 Charlotte Coliseum, Charlotte, NC BFMTV. Elton John put on such a show on what was a long hot summers day that I will never forget, I still have my program . Elton was good but an anti-climax to BB that day due to the exuberance and sunshine. 10/24/04 Sapporo Dome, Sapporo, Japan The year before was better who can forget The Band, Jonie Mitchell, CSN&Y with half the Beatles on stage with the towards the end. 08/19/03 Arco Arena, Sacramento, CA 07/31/08 Mohegan Sun Arena, Uncasville, CT Happy days Peter. 03/23/08 O2 Arena, London, ENG . The press was still listening to Corey ramble on when they finally noticed that the Stones were playing "Brown Sugar" on a flatbed truck driving down Fifth Avenue. There are many posts related to Randy's history as the original bass player with the Eagles. Taking place at the Royal Sandringham Estate in Norfolk on Monday 28th August, the concert is the finale of The Who with Orchestra 2023 UK tour.It's also part of the first extensive live music events to be held at the Royal Sandringham Estate, presented by . Someone at school organised a trip to Wembley by minibus including a driver for only 2 a head, so that was a 24 hr trip to a great gig for only 5.50 just over a days pay! t was the first concert i went to and enjoyed it soooo much.Good old days, seem to remember headlines,elton outsurfed,the beachboys were great and stole the show,agree that we should of given elton some slack with his new album but he triumphed with hit after hit after capt.fant,so glad i stayed. Completely agree Ian, I definitely have a special place in my heart for the Brown Dirt Cowboy and I was there on this occasion too. These are seventies hits I say. I wasnt at that gig; but sounds great! I too loved the Beach Boys and the Eagles and found Elton disappointing in comparison.. but I would go & see Elton now! I knew it was probably going to be a long run. Fans will already know that the new Deluxe reissue of Capt. Still got my ticket. 1 single with "Best of My Love," but it was 1975's One Of These Nights that really heralded the Eagles' arrival as . In early August 1975, the Eagles arrived in the Windy City for a concert and took a series of photos on Lake Michigan. For the best experience, use any of these supported browsers: Rating: 4.8 out of 5 based on 10000 reviews, Jacksonville, FL VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena Eagles, Knoxville, TN Thompson-Boling Arena Eagles, Greensboro, NC Greensboro Coliseum Complex Eagles, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. Still am to this day. The Eagles were brilliant, as was Joe Walsh, and the Beach Boys were epic.- Im still trying to forget Chaka Khan and Rufus! 10/25/03 Conesco Fieldhouse, Indianapolis, IN I was 24 at the time and as other people have mentioned, it was a glorious day. 05/19/03 Philips Arena, Atlanta, GA The Eagles sounded amazing!!! 09/09/08 Toyota Center, Houston, TX 20, 1975, Philadelphia Inquirer (Philadelphia, PA) May 4, 1975, But then, a group like the Eagles will perform there, and as they did Saturday night turn the reverberant sports palace into something akin to a recording studio, and a highly vociferous audience demanded not one, but two encores., Philadelphia Inquirer (Philadelphia, PA) May 19, 1975, Flesh out the sound with Randy Meisner, a thumping bassman and a voice as choir-boy clear as Traffics Stevie Winwood., The News Journal (Wilmington, DE) May 23, 1975, 1975, Audio, Dan Fogelberg, Midnight Flyer, Philadelphia, Philadelphia Flyers, Spectrum, Too Many Hands, The posts displayed on this website I had originally included on a different site. Yes, The Beach Boys stole the show. Show all tours. 03/29/08 Stockholm, SWE Center and concluded on July 29, 2015 in Bossier City, Louisiana. 06/25/06 Millennium Stadium, Cardiff, WAL, 10/18/07 Nokia Theatre, Los Angeles, CA 09/16/05 The Pond, Anaheim, CA Im sure that others who were there would endorse this! I always remember walking out behind Ed Stewpot Stewart. The handful of curiosity seekers standing outside the hotel who'd heard a rumor of the press conference and who were hoping to catch a glimpse of the Stones entering the hotel were instead treated to the sight of a flatbed truck rolling down Fifth Avenue carrying the Stones, their instruments and a wall of amps. RIAA AWARDS THE EAGLES WITH THE #1 AND #3 TOP-CERTIFIED ALBUMS OF ALL TIME. 03/19/05 Dunkin' Donuts Center, Providence, RI Like many others, we went to see the Beach Boys, Eagles and Joe Walsh. From its beginnings in the early to mid-1960s, blues rock has gone through several stylistic shifts and along the way it inspired and influenced hard rock, Southern rock, and early heavy metal. 10/20/07 Nokia Theatre, Los Angeles, CA He should be an official member of the band. I was there and waited out Eltons new tracks and was treated to a raft of hits. 11/30/05 Blaisdell Arena, Honolulu, HI I lived between Leeds and Wakefield in 1975 and was still at school in the sixth form. 11/29/04 Adelaide, AUS 11/20/05 Tennis Garden, Indian Wells, CA On 1 May, reporters were gathered inside the Fifth Avenue Hotel on 9th Street in New York City's Greenwich Village to attend a press conference where the Stones were scheduled to appear. Randy Meisner: bass, vocals), March 22, 1974 Paramount Northwest, Portland, OR, March 26, 1974 Cuesta College, San Luis Obispo, CA, March 29, 1974 Winterland, San Francisco, CA, April 6, 1974 Ontario Motor Speedway, Ontario, CA (California Jam, supporting Emerson Lake & Palmer, Deep Purple & Black Sabbath), April 8, 1974 Waikiki Shell, Honolulu, HI, April 19, 1974 McFarlin Auditorium, SMU, Dallas, TX, April 21, 1974 Memorial Auditorium, Dallas, TX, April 23, 1974 Louisiana Tech Memorial Aud., Ruston, LA, April 27, 1974 Notre Dame University, South Bend, IN, May 18, 1974 Capitol Theatre, Passaic, NJ, May 22, 1974 Masonic Auditorium, Detroit, MI, June 7, 1974 Civic Auditorium, San Diego, CA, June 8, 1974 Civic Auditorium, Santa Monica, CA, June 9, 1974 Community Theater, Berkeley, CA, June 30, 1974 Jeppson Stadium, Houston, TX, July 7, 1974 Memorial Coliseum, Ft. Wayne, IN, July 17, 1974 Mississippi River Festival, SIU, Edwardsville, IL, July 19, 1974 Ozark Music Festival, Sedia, MO, August 10, 1974 Charlotte Motor Speedway, Charlotte, NC (Cancelled appearance, August Jam), August 23, 1974 Roosevelt Stadium, Jersey City, NJ (supporting The Beach Boys), August 30, 1974 Performing Arts Center, Sarasota Springs, NY, October 19, 1974 Littlejohn Coliseum, Clemson, SC, December 28, 1974 Memorial Auditorium, Sacramento, CA, December 29, 1974 Civic Plaza Exhibit Hall, Phoenix, AZ, December 31, 1974 Shrine Auditorium, Los Angeles, CA, January 22, 1975 Hordan Pavilion, Sydney, AUS, January 28-29, 1975 Festival Hall, Melbourne, AUS, February 2-3, 1975 Festival Hall, Tokyo, JPN, February 12, 1975 HIC Arena, Honolulu, HI, April 27, 1975 Drake Stadium, Des Moines, IA, April 30, 1975 Muncipal Auditorium, Nashville, TN, May 3, 1975 Kent State University, Kent, OH, May 8, 1975 Edgewater Raceway Park, Cincinnati, OH, May 16, 1975 Academy of Music, New York City, NY, May 19, 1975 Capitol Theater, Passaic, NJ, May 20, 1975 Hershey Park Arena, Hershey, PA, May 28, 1975 Civic Auditorium, Birmingham, AL, June 5, 1975 Jeppson Stadium, Memphis, TN, June 21, 1975 Wembley Stadium, London, ENG (Mid Summer Music, supporting Elton John & the Beach Boys), June 26-27, 1975 Pine Knob Music Theater, Clarkson, MI, July 19, 1975 War Memorial Auditorium, Syracuse, NY, July 19, 1975 Roosevelt Stadium, Jersey City, NJ, July 22, 1975 Richfield Coliseum, Cleveland, OH, July 24, 1975 Convocation Center, South Bend, IN, July 27, 1975 Iowa State Fairgrounds, Des Moines, IA, July 29, 1975 Mississippi River Festival SIU, Edwardsville, IL, July 30, 1975 Civic Center, Charleston, WV, August 9, 1975 Washington Park, Homewood, IL, August 18-19, 1975 Red Rocks Ampitheatre, Morrison, CO (supported by Dan Fogelberg & Tom Waits), August 21, 1975 Paramount Northwest, Seattle, WA, September 4, 1975 Waikiki Shell, Honolulu, HI, September 21, 1975 Edgewater Raceway Park, Cincinatti, OH, September 25, 1975 Municipal Stadium, Phoenix, AZ, September 27, 1975 Balboa Stadium, San Diego, CA, September 28, 1975 Convention Center, Anaheim, CA, October 8, 1975 Civic Center, Providence, RI, October 9-10, 1975 Boston Garden, Boston, MA, October 12, 1975 University of Indiana, Bloomington, IN, October 13-14, 1975 University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, October 17, 1975 Rupp Arena, Lexington, KY, October 18, 1975 Civic Arena, Pittsburgh, PA, October 20, 1975 Richfield Coliseum, Cleveland, OH, (Don Felder: guitar, vocals. The video screens kept showing close-ups of the guitars. Perfect sound and harmony!!! 06/19/03 AA Center, Dallas, TX An Evening with the Eagles. I was reminiscing about this the other day and found your blog. What a show for a fan such as myself. Really difficult for Elton to follow, I left early but it was a long day. Dan Fogelberg opened for the Eagles. 11/24/04 Brisbane Entertainment Ctr., Brisbane, AUS Sometimes they spark when he slices through a brick wah-wah pedal guitar break. Randy Meisner, Glenn Frey, Bernie Leadon, and Don Felder, Glenn Frey, Bernie Leadon, and Don Felder, (There is a long pause after Midnight Flyer before the next song starts. Videos; Tour; releases; store; Open/Close Navigation; You are here: Home / Tour. Great to have our memories cheers Peter. "Carpet Man" ( Jim Webb) (originally by The 5th Dimension in 1967) "Dear Father" (Anderson, Chris Squire) "The Prophet" (Anderson, Squire) "Sweet Dreams" (Anderson, David Foster) "Clear Days" (Anderson) "Then" (Anderson) "Beyond and Before" (Squire, Clive Bailey) "Everydays" ( Stephen Stills) (originally by Buffalo Springfield in 1967) . 1975 (91) 1974 (69) 1973 (49) 1972 (68) Tours. 12. I just can't tell you why. Memories indeed. Cant wait! I remember the Beach Boys bringing Wembley into California mode in the lovely sunshine and although we had seats I made my way onto the pitch to get closer to them. 9. 10/15/04 Bangkok, Thailand Still, glad you enjoyed him. Buenos Aires, Argentina. 06/06/03 Savvis Center, St. Louis, MO Elton Bombed, met the Eagles, but after all day drinking, Beach boys did make Wembley Southern California. 05/02/08 Stagecoach Festival, Indio, CA I was 18 and went to the previous CSN one as well. . 07/08/09 NIA, Birmingham, ENG Beach boys were fantastic!! I was treated to tickets for my 16th birthday and was totally wowed by my first concert experience. Credit to an upcoming Tracy Chapman too. 06/07/09 O2 Arena, Berlin, GER 10/23/03 Schottenstein Center, Columbus, OH 05/22/04 MGM Grand Garden Arena, Las Vegas, NV They came away raving about the Beach Boys! The Observer (student newspaper) - July 31, 1975. Glad to hear youre still into the music. Glenn Frey: guitar, piano, vocals. 05/31/08 Madison Square Garden, New York City, NY Left during Saturday Nights Alright for Fighting. I well remember what looked like thousands walking out after Les Garcons de la Plage; after enduring the hell that was getting out of Wembley I wished Id joined them. 04, 2023, all at Bandsintown. . 4. 11/12/05 Tennis Garden, Indian Wells, CA Many thanks A great day Jools Best wishes Peter. Trending Turkey. Happy days indeed . Eagles in ConcertIn todays faddish, fractured rock landscape, its refreshing that classic bands like the Eagles retain an appeal that transcends both generation and genre -- Dad may not know what Spotify is, and Little Johnny may not know what LP stands for, but chances are both know the words to Hotel California. As the best-selling American band of the 70s, and one of the top-selling acts of all time, the Eagles relaxed harmonies and California-inspired sound came to define what critics eventually dubbed classic rock, and cemented their role as enduring musical icons. The Eagles were musically super, but stagecraft rubbish. 11/21/05 Tennis Garden, Indian Wells, CA This didnt go down well with the crowd, who were up for a greatest hit set, particularly after the Fun Fun Fun of the Beach Boys. A few years ago, Johnnie Walker read out a shorter version of my story on his Sunday afternoon show. The tour included Bernie Leadon, who was in the original line-up of the band, and would have also included Randy Meisner, but he was too ill to perform at the time. I remember it clearly they announced ..a package for The Eagles and Joe Walsh jumped out of a flight case not a coffin. . Were gonna do the whole of the album, and usually it bores everyone to tears if you play things people dont know, but were gonna take the chance anyway. On Sunday Im off for my 2nd Wembley concert, and looking forward to Springsteens River set. The Eagles and Joe Walsh werent half bad either. Chaka was so sexy as she belted out those great Rufus songs, the eagles were great and for many the Beach Boys were the highlight, so perfect for a hot summers day. Your email address will not be published. 07/30/08 TD BankNorth Arena, Boston, MA Elton did leave us listening and watching rather than partaking- but what about his entry on stage wow ! 05/14/08 Verizon Wireless Ampitheater, Alpharetta, GA Her big Wembley moment came in 1988, much later, when she was part of Amnesty Internationals Human Rights Now! I am watching the BB at Knebworth as I type. The 2014 UK and Irish History of the Eagles tour includes shows in Glasgow, Scotland; Dublin, Ireland; and London, Leeds, & Manchester, England. The mid-1970s were the era of extravagant stage shows, from the likes of Elton John, Alice Cooper, Kiss and Queen. Still cant believe the price of the ticket.! 40 years later while Johnnie Walker was reliving the day The girlfriend and I got married. Glenn Frey: guitar, piano, vocals. The posts displayed on this website I had originally included on a different site. 03/11/09 Credit Union Centre, Saskatoon, SK This setlist is the average setlist as calculated by setlist.fm. Cheers Peter. Sunny Southern California Saga in Wembley all afternoon. The 1975 December 10, 2022 Photos by Brianna Griepentrog 2,437 views. Fantastic LP and loved every minute of Eltons set, even after such a fantastic day of music with Chaka & Rufus, the Eagles and the fabulous Beach Boys. I dont recall that. The Eagles last performed in the United Kingdom in July 2009. Wouldnt It Be Nice Id spent the previous week listening to Captain Fantastic from a tape of Roger Scott radio show, so knew all the tunes , most of the audience hadnt heard them so first part of Eltons set dragged, but by the time he got to Saturday Night everyone around me was dancing on the wooden benches until they collapsed then theyd move forward a row.still one of the best concerts Ive every been to and now the special re-release of Captain Fantastic has the whole Wembley version too (it sounds worse on record than I remember..). I will never forget Someone Saved My Life Tonight blasting out across Wembley it still raises the hairs on the back of my neck just at the thought of it. Arena, Manchester, England Happy days Ted and many congratulations Cheers Peter. setlist.fm Add Setlist. Cheers Peter. 1 single with Best of My Love, but it was 1975s One Of These Nights that really heralded the Eagles arrival as one of Americas biggest bands, earning them a Grammy for the single Lyin Eyes. In 1976, the Eagles released the album that would contribute most to their legacy in popular culture Hotel California became their best-selling album, and the albums title track won Record of the Year at the 1977 Grammys. Elton John made a surprise visit to both the Eagles and Doobie Brothers on stage. The Eagles flew on and promptly made the full house soar." The News Journal (Wilmington, DE) - May 23, 1975. But such is life . Thank you I was there (see above) but didnt know about the Delux CD thats a Christmas pressy sorted for the missus! History of the Eagles Live in Concert was a concert tour by the American rock band the Eagles. Brilliant day. 07/26/08 Verizon Center, Washington DC the Eagles, American band that cultivated country rock as the reigning style and sensibility of white youth in the United States during the 1970s. Also agree with Bob about the sound of Someone Saved My Life Tonight echoing round the stadium I can still feel that one in every cell in my body! 08/09/03 MGM Grand, Las Vegas, NV I was there too, traveled overnight by bus from the north. Don Henley: drums, vocals. Alot of people had left at this stage. Fantastic, still a huge crowd left till the end. The Tour of the Americas '75 was not tied to support of any newly released material, as it began more than seven months after the release of their last studio album at the time, It's Only Rock'n Roll. He just missed the plot completely, didnt he? I think your summing up is perfect. Joe Walsh: guitar, vocals), January?, 1980 Sports Arena, San Diego, CA, January 26, 1980 Tampa Stadium, Tampa, FL, January 27, 1980 Stadium, Gainesville, FL, January 29, 1980 Coliseum, Greensboro, NC, February 1, 1980 Memorial Coliseum, Auburn, AL, February 2, 1980 Mid-South Coliseum, Memphis, TN, February 7, 1980 Tarrant Co. Conv. 05/17/03 Office Depot Center, Sunrise, FL 09/21/05 Staples Center, Los Angeles, CA Being big fans my friends and I had been playing his new album since the release and were amazed at people leaving! Bad Bunny 4. Cheers Peter. Still shiver when I recall the opening minute of Funeral for a friend. The Eagles wore Philadelphia Flyers Hockey jerseys on stage for this Philly performance. 10/17/03 Xcel Center, St. Paul, MN Spot on. One Of These Nights This concert was part of the One of These Nights tour, and they had another performance at the Spectrum later in July 1976. Steuart Smith is a very good guitarist. Re fourhealth Brian was there they shuffled on to the stage to wave but he didnt play, Great memories. Buy Tickets and VIP Packages for an upcoming Eagles concert near you. Howard Cohen from Miami.com praised the performance in Miami, noting the "harmonies pristine, soaring and spot-on uncannily have remained as peerless as they were on the original recordings. Still got the tickets and programme, plus write up in the newspaper.Elton John 2 Beach Boys 5. (2017-19) History of the Eagles - Live in Concert was a concert tour by the American rock band the Eagles. Randy Meisner is not affiliated with this site in any way. I feel truly privileged to have been there and witnessed one of the greatest rock concerts ever. Don Henley: drums, vocals. Heroes & Villains 03/28/08 Stockholm, SWE The old Wembley Stadium holds fond memories for me am now 71 but still love going to concerts. As I was talking to the night man, I asked him if I could leave. Nevertheless, as the posts confirmed, a memorably enjoyable day. BTW I dont know how many people you can actually speak for, 40+ years after the event, who confirmed that they werent there to see Elton John, either! . Im sure The Beach Boys did a number dedicated to London; have I imagined this? We spent a couple of days in the capital before the concert and went to see Ducks Deluxe at the Marquee club, which was pretty good fun, except one of our party took ill and we spent half the night in hospital. A complete list of concerts can be found below. 08/17/05 Coors Amphitheatre, Chula Vista, CA ?, 72 Westlake School for Girls, Westlake, CA, April 20, 1972 Coliseum, Spokane, WA (supporting Joe Cocker), April 21, 1972 Memorial Coliseum, Portland, OR (supporting Joe Cocker & Jerry Lochran), June 9, 1972 Calgary Stampede, Calgary, AB, June 11, 1972 Center Coliseum, Seattle, WA (supporting Jethro Tull), June 13, 1972 Coliseum, Spokane, WA (supporting Jethro Tull), June 14, 1972 State Fairgrounds Arena, Oklahoma City, OK (supporting Jethro Tull), June 15, 1972 Municipal Auditorium, Kansas City, MO (supporting Jethro Tull & Gentle Giant), June 16, 1972 Oakland Coliseum, Oakland, CA (supporting Jethro Tull), June 17, 1972 Convention Center Rotunda, Las Vegas, NV (supporting Jethro Tull), June 18, 1972 Memorial Auditorium, Dallas, TX (supporting Jethro Tull), June 19, 1972 Sam Houston Coliseum, Houston, TX (supporting Jethro Tull), June 20, 1972 Convention Center, San Antonio, TX (supporting Jethro Tull), June 21, 1972 Civic Coliseum, El Paso, TX (cancelled due to excessive heat, supporting Jethro Tull), June 30, 1972 Community Theater, Berkeley, CA (supporting Procol Harum, with Lamb), July 2-3, 1972 Santa Monica Civic Auditorium, Santa Monica, CA (supporting Procol Harum), July 5, 1972 Golden Hall, San Diego, CA (supporting Procol Harum), July 9, 1972 Coliseum, Richmond, VA (supporting Humble Pie), July 10, 1972 Coliseum, Greensboro, NC (supporting Humble Pie & Black Oak Arkansas), July 17 Pierrefonds Arena, Montreal, Canada Procol Harum What a fantastic day. There are photos, videos, newspaper and magazine articles of Randy and the Eagles to browse through. 09/08/08 AT&T Center, San Antonio, TX Hows that for an authentic rocker! View the concert map Statistics of Eagles in 1976! The string orchestra and choir were the icing on the cake. Find Eagles tour schedule, concert details, reviews and photos. 06/12/03 New Orleans Arena, New Orleans, LA The Eagles last performed in the United Kingdom in July 2009. 03/10/05 Gwinnet Center, Atlanta, GA 09/09/05 Save Mart Center, Fresno, CA Still enjoying concerts and saw Chaka Khan give a magnificent performance at the Mostly Jazz, Funk & Soul Festival recently. Many thanks for sharing your memories Richard. I just remember being surprised to see so many others doing the same. Thats a rather odd story, as it was a boiling hot midsummers day and we didnt sit on any cold concrete steps we were up on our feet for much of the music and all the bands/artists on the bill were fantastic, from Chaka & Rufus through to to EJs superb presentation of the Captain Fantastic album and so many of his hits aftetrwards.

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