The main reason I'm giving the Eagles Greatest Hits a perfect 5 star rating is because it does a PERFECT job collecting all the major hit songs from the Eagles. While I feel many of these songs have overstayed their welcome, and even though I've moved on to other classic rock artists, what matters is how solid a greatest hits collection is, and let me tell ya- they don't get any more solid than this!

However, it's probably best to pick up some of the bands regular studio albums instead. Start with the very first one and go from there.

The Eagles still remain as one of my favorite bands (along with Pink Floyd, ELO, Allman Brothers, and Led Zeppelin). Every song on here is great. Witchy Woman, and Already Gone are my two favorite songs of theirs

There isn't much I can add to the other reviews in terms of this legendary group, inducted into the R&R Hall Of Fame in 1998. However, for those who are conditioned by the term "greatest hits" meaning those renditions that made it to the Billboard Pop Hot 100, be advised that these are all LP cuts.

For example, while the hit single version of Witchy Woman, which came out on Asylum 11008 in 1972 (# 9) is 3:53 in length, the version presented here is 4:14. Likewise with Lyin' Eyes, a # 2 in 1975 on Asylum 45279 at 3:58, whereas the cut here is 6:24.

For those seeking the single versions, and even those not overly concerned with such things, I would still recommended looking around for recent compilations which present upwards of 20 to 25 cuts, complete with informative liner notes and discographies. This has nothing in either regard.

Also how, exactly, does Desperado fit within the term "greatest hits" - LP cut or not? That not only never made any singles charts, it wasn't even the B-side to one of their charted singles.

My first car had a stereo radio and tape deck and one of the first songs to get my attention on it was "Lyin' Eyes" because of the beautiful five-part harmonies on the song. It inspired me to buy the album and later to buy "Hotel California" and others, including "Hell Freezes Over" and "Long Road To Eden." Some of these I own in both CD and LP.

These guys have the bestselling album of all time for good reason - it's great music flawlessly performed. And even with the changes in personnel over the years (including Don Felder's "firing"), they remain a must-hear act and if anything, they are keep getting better.

I wasn't the biggest Eagles fan, for sure, and I'm normally not fond of "Greatest Hits" compilation albums.

However, this album gets a strong 4 stars from this reviewer, primarily because the music IS really good. Of course, if you hate the Eagles, you can't stand a country music influence, or if you're just biased by the fact that you've simply heard these songs too many times over the past 30-some years, then you will surely give this album a poor rating.

People continue to buy this compilation because it truly represents the best of this band's first four releases, with one possible exception. Go ahead and listen to The Eagles (1972), Desperado (1973), On the Border (1974), and One of These Nights (1975); IF you like The Eagles' music, I predict with almost-absolute certainty that the listening enjoyment from playing this one CD will FAR EXCEED what you will get out of any of those single albums, each of which contains some very non-memorable tracks.

I happen to have a fondness for their sophomore release "Desperado," with its old-west, outlaw theme. However, it's NOT like I can point to any particular songs on that album and claim that they were unjustly excluded from the Greatest Hits (the closest candidates might be "Outlaw Man" and "Bitter Creek").

So what's the exception I alluded to above? In my opinion, the title track from "On the Border" was the ONE best "pre-Hotel" Eagles song that was for some reason not included on this album. It could have easily replaced what I feel was the SAPPIEST song on the Greatest Hits, that being "Best of My Love," which even this reviewer has a hard time listening to today.

One more interesting note (forgive me if this has been brought up in one of the many reviews which preceded mine): back in the early 70's FM radio was just being born, and these Eagles songs predominantly became "hits" AFTER (and because of) the release of this Greatest Hits album! In other words, these songs were NOT popular AM radio hits when this album came out. This is very much unlike MOST greatest/best-of releases, which I tend to avoid because they are for the most part comprised of a bands most POPULAR tunes (instead of their truly BEST songs).

Thus, these songs were not chosen for this album because of their popularity, which sets THIS Greatest Hits compilation apart from most others. These songs WERE the best Eagles songs from that era, and that is why this album continues to sell so well. If you like (liked) The Eagles, this is the only pre-Hotel album you really need to own.

ESSENTIAL ALBUM!!! This album, along with Michael Jackson's Thriller, flip-flop as the number one selling album of all-time. There are ten timeless classics here from the pre-Joe Walsh era of the Eagles. All but one of these songs charted & the one that didn't should have. There are a few omissions but they're minor ones.

The album opens with "Take It Easy" which peaked at #12, Jackson Browne was a co-writer on this song. Next is "Witchy Woman" with it's American Indian sounding intro, it peaked at #9. "Lyin' Eyes" was one of the first songs from a pop artist that crossed over into the country charts. It went to #3 on Adult Contemporary, #8 Country & #2 Pop Singles. "Already Gone", one of their best rock songs went to #32. "Desperado" didn't chart but I consider it to be in my 50 greatest songs ever. "One of These Nights" was a #1 hit. "Tequila Sunrise" only made it to #64 but I consider it to be one of their best songs. "Take It to the Limit" was written & sung by bassist Randy Meisner, it went to #4 Adult Contemporary & #4 Pop Singles. "Peaceful Easy Feeling" went to #22. The final song on the album, "The Best of My Love" has a world-weary sounding vocal by Don Henley, another great song by the Eagles; it went to #1Pop singles & #1 Adult Contemporary.

This is an outstanding compilation, good reasons for it being one of the two best selling albums of all-time.

The Eagles' album Their Greatest Hits 1971-75 was released in February of 1976.
The album was released as a holdover until the next studio album but it would sell so consistently that it would hit #1 immediately in the US and stayed there for five weeks, get the first Platinum album award just introduced earlier in 1976 by the RIAA for a million copies sold and to date is the best selling album of all time here in the US alone with 29 million copies sold. It would overtake Michael Jackson's Thriller in 1999 once and for all as US album sales champ and it is because The Eagles were about the music whilst Mr Jackson's personal and legal troubles would banish him from popularity in the US and his music and image has been blacklisted/tarnished whilst The Eagles continue to thrive, even now in 2007.
This album consists of ten tracks from the first four albums.
The 1972 self-titled debut is represented by the Top 20 hits "Take it Easy", "Witchy Woman" and "Peaceful Easy Feeling".
1973's Desperado is represented by its title cut and "Tequila Sunrise", both classics.
1974's On the Border is represented by the rocker "Already Gone" and the band's first #1 "Best of My Love".
1975's chart-topper One of These Nights is represented by the #1 title cut and the Top 5 smashes "Lyin' Eyes" and "Take it To the Limit".
Drummer Don Henley, guitarist Glenn Frey, guitarist Bernie Leadon and bass player Randy Meisner plus late arrival guitarist Don Felder on these highlights from The Eagles' first four albums created timeless classics that are still getting airplay on classic rock and/or album rock radio.
Their Greatest Hits 1971-75 is a great greatest hits and a good overview but if you want to go for the throat get 2003's Very Best of The Eagles 2-disc set for a superb Eagles overview.
Highly recommended

The Eagles gave us some of the best music to come out of 1970s America. Their tunes were creative, romantic and passionate--often all at the same time. They sang of love and dared to perform their numbers with all their feelings exposed. This CD gives us a remarkably fine sampling of just how good The Eagles really were between the years 1971 and 1975.

The track set begins with the country flavored rock tune entitled "Take It Easy." The song explores the value of keeping your cool even when things go wrong. The band rocks hard but not so hard that your ears ache; and the vocals leave nothing to be desired. Awesome tune! "Take It Easy" has great guitar work and harmonizing, too.

"Lyin' Eyes" became an instant classic when The Eagles released it--and rightly so. This song about the pain of a manipulative young woman has a strong beat with just a few country twangs on the guitar to enhance the beauty of this ballad. When the band members sing in unison their harmonizing will impress you. Moreover, the lyrics have a great deal of meaning--"Lyin' Eyes" became a wonderful rock tune for good reason!

"Already Gone" rocks hard with some great guitar playing; I love this song about a guy who leaves his woman before she could leave him! Revenge is sweet, folks! "Desperado" shifts gears markedly; this deeply sad, meaningful ballad explores the angst a man feels when his one true love just won't settle down with him. "Desperado" is one of the best songs The Eagles ever performed; I predict that you will like "Desperado" very, very much.

"Take It To The Limit" has an especially romantic quality to it; the men sing of how they really want to share their lives with their respective one true loves. They deliver "Take It To The Limit" with panache and all their hearts and souls. They truly give blood for this ballad; and it shows as you listen to it.

"Peaceful Easy Feeling" sports that mix of country with rock again; the singer explores his love for his soul mate. The guitars work wonders for "Peaceful Easy Feeling;" and the drums shine, too. Last--but not least--comes "Best Of My Love," a moving ballad about a love between man and woman that just isn't quite right. "Best Of My Love" makes a strong ending for this album. Great!

The impressive artwork replicates the jacket from the record album; and we get the song credits in the liner notes.

The Eagles dominating the music scene in the 1970s and they earned every bit of praise they ever received. I highly recommend this CD for fans of classic rock and classic pop vocals that have a rock and roll sound with that country twist.

Great collection that you will enjoy. Its got some essential Eagle hits that really are gems. A fine collection of music from a fine collection of musicians.

This record ranks as the #1 best selling album in the American Music Industry, so I guess that speaks for iteslf. 41 million copies worldwide and still selling, probably indicates just how their music appeals to all young and old...
If you want an introduction to the Eagles buy this and also "Hotel California" and you'll be set.
Take It Easy is as fresh now as it was in 1973 (and still stands as the best ever Eagles song recorded - that opening "G" chord still sends shivers down one's spine!) Contains all the great stuff pre-Hotel California.
However, if you want a far more comprehensive collection of Eagles songs - buy the double CD "Complete Greatest Hits".

Its hard to believe that this superb music comes in a cardboard sleeve.
Its a shame for The Eagles.

This album can afford to be out of print now that there's the surpassing THE VERY BEST OF THE EAGLES. Here are ten chart-risers that were previously released respectively on the band's first four non-compilation releases,THE EAGLES,DESPERADO,ON THE BORDER and ONE OF THESE NIGHTS.

This album stops a bit early in the Eagles' career, just before the release of "Hotel California," and that's to its advantage because there isn't a dud on the album. After this, it was hit or miss for them. The standouts here are "One of These Nights," "Best of My Love," and the underrated, overlooked, and totally awesome "Tequila Sunrise." Great music for singing along in the car (especially the doo-doo-doos at the end of "Peaceful Easy Feeling").

This was a must have album in the 1970's, but it has since been superceded by their "The Very Best of" 2 CD set. This CD is simply a song for song re-issue of the vinyl album, so it only contains 10 songs from their early days. Which would be fine if this were a budget release, but it is not. The songs on here are great, but I think you would get a better value from buying "The Very Best of The Eagles" collection. It spans their entire career and includes 33 songs on 2 CDs.

I know they want to keep selling this CD since it is the biggest selling album of all time, but they need to cut the price or at least throw in a few bonus tracks.

Just a word or two about "Lyin' Eyes". I wish the full version were sung every time, including on my old vinyl disc and the double-CD Farewell Tour concert version. Those who pan it as 'fragmentary' and 'long-winded' need their ears syringing. The sheer narrative economy is exemplary and stunning.* The first four lines give the story, background and 'feel' of the girl's whole life to date(you wonder what sort of job she was in, to open doors with just a smile; cold-calling for a party-plan sales business - or is it simply a generalised metaphor? ... you Want to Know). Even the shadowy figure of the ancient husband gives us an instant snapshot into his mind, brings him to life just enough . The narrative 'voice' is superb, too; reminds me of (another underestimated work)Kubrick's movie 'Barry Lyndon' - detached, objective, judging but never condemning or come to that justifying, just short of sympathetic, just telling it the way it is - about all concerned. Plus (back to The Eagles, God love 'em) the simple, beautiful music. In short, up there with the best of the folk ballads, like Mattie Groves and Barbara Allen. Thanks to a band that reminds you what it's like to be human!

*Another example - from a song that's become a bit of a joke, but is still great of its genre, is 'Lucille'. Imagine the content of the first few lines of that on film: the establishing shots, exterior ... interior ... Takes 1, 2, 3 etc. - all in around ten seconds of lyric.

4. I am over 13, by over 50 years, and a retired Eng. Lit. teacher currently writing a book on Shakespeare. So there.

A wonderful addition of music to my collection. Nice to have music from my past.

The Eagles have a reputation that groups them the greats of rock and country-rock. This reputation comes in spite of the fact that the Eagles released but seven albums in their two incarnations, six of which they released between 1972 and 1979. Their last album was "Hell Freezes Over," an orphan released in 1994.

The first four Eagles albums provided enough material for the first of six collections, titled "Their Greatest Hits." This album covers the Eagles from 1971 to 1975, the pre-Joe Walsh years. In general, their music during these years had a country flavor, flavored with rock influences. I consider the Eagles of these first four albums to be one of the first true country-rock bands. I also think that Don Henley and Glen Frey brought to this genre a style and talent that reminds me of the Beatles in their middle years.

This album captures quite a range. "Desperado" is probably the most overtly country in style. "Witchy Woman" has a rhythm that seems to me to be influenced by Native American music. Other songs move further away from country, but still show their country influences; examples are "Already Gone" and "Peaceful Easy Feeling."

You can also detect elements of the Eagles that would be more strongly manifested in "Hotel California" and "The Long Run." "Witchy Woman" has a strong electric guitar lead. "Already Gone" also has a dominant lead guitar, which at that time was more associated with rock. The latter song could have gone on "The Long Run," an album that moved the Eagles away from country flavored music.

I think the Eagles are highly regarded because of the quality of the songs created by the group and because of the influence they had on other country-rock groups. They showed others that country and rock could be successfully married and that people would buy such music when it was performed well. They also showed others that the same group could create a song that would be considered rock, and on the same record have a song with strong country influences. Along with a number of other groups in the 60s and 70s, the Eagles were groundbreaking in their own way.

It's easy to look back on this music and put it down because 30 years later it is no longer fresh, new, or original. There have been hundreds of imitators of the Eagles. However, the Eagles were one of the first, and in many ways, were the first. Those who came later imitated the Eagles and performed similar music so many times that after a while the impact of the Eagles appears to have been diluted. In truth, that impact occurred when these songs were released, and are part of the continuing evolution of music. Try to put yourself back in the early 70s when this music was released. It was great then; fresh, innovative, and young. The jungle beat of disco, techno-pop, the discordant chords of Nine Inch Nails were all yet to be, and the Beatles had only broken up recently. I will always remember this music for how unique it was when released.

This particular version of the Eagles' "Greatest Hits" is an import. There are several variations of this album available, so I recommend you research the various versions and their price and then select the version that meets your needs.

If you like what you hear on the radio of the Eagles then you will enjoy this CD. I prefer the albums to this collection, because I think the albums have more music equal to the music on this CD, but this collection is a good introduction to the early Eagles. Enjoy!

wonderful songs esp Take it Easy and Peaceful Easy Feeling, but they are all hits

The Eagles Greatest hits 1971-1975 is one of the highest selling albums of all time as it is great.Everyone who bought this terrific album did the right thing.As far as the music,It is terrific and I will give it 5 stars.Any album which contains classics like Witchy Woman,Desperado and One of these nightsis worth 5 stars.If I were you I would rush to the record store and buy it PRONTO.

Turns out everyone who bought a copy of this album made a major mistake. Thankfully, that mistake can be fixed. All you gotta do is return your copy to whatever record story you bought it at and ask for your money back.
Now what about the music? Well, I gave it one star, so that should be a sign it sucks. Any album with Witchy Woman, Desperado, Peaceful Easy Feeling, Lyin' Eyes, Take it To the Limit, Best of My Love and One of These Nights would be worth one star already, but they lose even more points by ruining a great Jackson Browne song (Take It Easy). Skip this.

Before the 1976 release of "Hotel California," one of the groups most beloved songs and albums, the Eagles released a buch of pretty mediocre albumw, having only one or two really nice songs. This compilation takes all the neccessary songs--all hits!--and puts it on one disc. While other artists on their greatest hits albums will put fan favorites and such, this album is only putting on the hits, so your bound to recognize everything even if you don't listen to the Eagles. This album will let any new fan see why the eagles dominated the charts and it goes by rather quickly and easliy so you won't get board. Fans may not like this as much because it doesn't contain Hotel california, New Kid in Town, Life in the Fast lane, pretty maids all in a row and heartache tonight--all release on a second volume of the series--but this album is still good. i'd recommend buying both the albums together as Amazon offers.

How strong is this album? Hotel California - probably the song most associated with The Eagles by the general public - isn't on here and this is still the best selling album ever. It'd be like a Lynyrd Skynyrd greatest hits album without Freebird, or a Led Zeppelin greatest hits without Stairway to Heaven, or Kansas's greatest hits without Dust in the Wind...you get the idea. This is a real, REAL solid release.

No matter how many Greatest hits cd's the Eagles can hatch. Still to date none can out sell this one. The Eagles earlier works is by far their Greatest Hits. This CD has stayed in the top 100 albums longer than any other. The only thing that would have made it even better is if they could have waited for The single Hotel California. Don't just take my word for it. Listen to the song samples. These guys should have a place in the Rock and Roll Hall Of Fame.

The eagles are my favorite band after floyd and this is one of their best compilations containig classics like WITCHY WOMAN,TAKE IT EASY and TEQUILA SUNRISE.If you dont have it,grab a copy today.highly recommended.

The Eagles have a reputation that would seem to put them into the same class as the greats of rock. This reputation comes in spite of the fact that the Eagles released but seven albums in their two incarnations, six of which they released between 1972 and 1979. The last album was "Hell Freezes Over," an orphan released in 1994.

The first four Eagles albums provided enough material for the first of six collections, titled "Their Greatest Hits." This album covers the Eagles from 1971 to 1975, the pre-Joe Walsh years. In general, their music during these years had a country flavor, but was balanced with rock influences. I consider the Eagles of these first four albums to be one of the first true country-rock bands. I also think that Don Henley and Glen Frey brought to this genre a style and talent that reminds me of the Beatles in their middle years.

This album captures quite a range. "Desperado" is probably the most overtly country in styling. "Witchy Woman" has a rhythm that seems to me to be influenced by Native American music, and thus is not true country, but has enough country elements to be considered either country or pop/rock. Other songs move further away from country, but still show their country influences, such as "Already Gone" and "Peaceful Easy Feeling."

While the country influence is there, you can also detect elements of the Eagles that they would more strongly manifest in "Hotel California" and "The Long Run." "Witchy Woman" has a strong electric guitar lead. "Already Gone" also has a dominant lead guitar, which at that time was more associated with rock. The latter song could have gone on "The Long Run," an album that moved the Eagles away from a country flavor.

I think the Eagles are highly regarded because of the quality of the songs created by the group, and perhaps because of the influence they had on other country-rock groups. They showed others that country and rock could be successfully married and that people would buy such music when it was performed well. They also showed others that the same group could create a song that would be considered rock, and on the same record have a song with strong country influences. Along with a number of other groups in the 60s and 70s, the Eagles were groundbreaking in their own way.

It's easy to look back on this music and put it down because 30 years later it is no longer fresh, new, or original. There have been hundreds of imitators of the Eagles. However, the Eagles were one of the first, and in many ways, were the first. Those who came later imitated the Eagles and performed similar music so many times that after a while the impact of the Eagles appears to have been diluted. In truth, that impact occurred when these songs were released, and are part of the continuing evolution of music. Try to put yourself back in the early 70s when this music was released. It was great then; fresh, innovative, and young. The jungle beat of disco, techno-pop, the discordant chords of Nine Inch Nails were all yet to be, and the Beatles had only broken up recently. I will always remember this music for how unique it was when released.

This particular version of the Eagles' "Greatest Hits" is an imported remaster of the original. On my poor sound system I have a hard time hearing the difference between this version and the original. There are several variations of this album available, so I recommend you research the various versions and their price and then select the version that meets your needs.

If you like what you hear on the radio of the Eagles then you will enjoy this CD. I prefer the albums to this collection, because I think the albums have more music equal to the music on this CD, but this collection is a good introduction to the early Eagles. Enjoy!

There's a reason why this album has sold over 14 million, cause it is the best greatest hit album out there, still is, period. Every song on this album is a gem from Take It Easy all the way to Best of My Love. From ballads to straight out rock and roll, to R.B. to country, all elements are here. My all time favorite since the day it was concieved is One Of These Nights, all time favorite. Used to have this on vinyl and cassette, now I have it on CD, time to convert people, go out and get this greatest hit package, well worth it.

well really what can u say its the eagles!!! i mean yea i will admit at one time when i was 9 i didn't know who the eagles were until my dad bought this on tape at the time at wal-mart and i listened to it with him in the car when we went places together and i am so glad he did because he introuced me to not only so of the best rock ever but some of the best music i have ever heard in my life!!! this greatest album dosen't have a bad song on it anywhere and yes i will admit they did come out with a new 2 disc complete greatest hits but if you still haven't heard of the eagles and don't want to spend a lot on the 2 disc just yet get this to tide you over. but be advised that when u buy this cd it might not leave your cd player for at least a couple of weeks and trust me this is coming from someone who just flatout loves rock!!! i love it all from metallica, led zepplin, little richard, elvis, the beatles, rolling stones, black sabbath, motley crue, bob seger to one of my all time favs aerosmith. now if your looking for some real music and then try out any of those bands and definetly give this cd a shoot i gurantee u won't be dissapointed!!! Long Live Rock

This is the best, "best oF" ever released. It is the best selling album of all time with 27 million certified coppies sold acording to the RIAA (recording industry of america).
Ps. thats just in the U.S
with hits like "take it easy" and "take it to the limit" as well as many others this album is a 'must' for any classic rock fan.

The DCC Gold blows away all the regular recordings (CD OR Vinyl). Don't know how they did it. I have pristine vinyl, perfect-shape CD and the DCC Gold Greatest Hits. No comparison: DCC is by far the best. (And I usually find vinyl better -- e.g. Rickie Lee Jones vinyl vs CD.) The Eagles Greatest Hits is great and this DCC CD has more nuance than you would ever expect from CD. Fullness and natural timbre too. Full, lush, nuanced and great tunes. You're lucky that this exists. Buy it now.

I purchased this CD a few months ago - remembering how much I had loved the Eagles during my middle/highschool years. It had been quite a few years since I heard more than the occassional Eagles song on the radio, and it was great to get a "larger dose" of this great "southern rock" band!

This is one of those CD's where every song is great! Plus, if you listened to the Eagles during your teen years, each song tends to bring up those awesome memories of youth!

Overall, I would highly recommend this CD to anyone who was, or is, and Eagles fan, as well as those who just like good "southern rock" - you can't go wrong with the Eagles!

This CD is GREAT! I graduated from high school in 1980. It wasnt until I played this CD that I realized how much this group and these songs were apart of my life. Through out junior high school and high school. It has brought back wonderful memories. I am very very pleased with this CD. Five Stars

i refuse to hide the fact that yes i do like all kinds of music and the eagles are definitely one of those bands from the seventies that are a great band.this,part one of the original greatest hits albums is perfect from start to finish.this is the way 'greatest hits' albums should be,even if it is only 10 songs,at least it doesn't have alternate versions or new tracks,like everyone seems to do nowadays.did i mention how i hate when bands do that? anyway,this is an album of beautiful melodies that should not be forgotten.yes they should have stopped for good when henley said,"when hell freezes over",nor would i ever see one of their money-making last tour finales. but i refuse to let the great songs that they put down upon wax go to waste.if you've only heard about the eagles and want to check them out do yourself a favor and start here,than pick up the next greatest hits album,vol.2.

I liked the choice of cuts on this CD. The music is vibrant, clear and so easy to listen to. This makes my appreciation of this group grow.

Pure Eagles gold! I only wish Hotel California was on the CD. Otherwise a great collection from a classic 70's group. Every song is a winner.

Great CD! This is definitely a collection of the Eagles' greatest hits. This is the music I grew up on. It is great to have it all in one collection. A must-have for any music lover.