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Yahoo
4 days ago
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Iconic '70s Rock Band Celebrates 50 Years of the Song That Changed Everything
Iconic '70s Rock Band Celebrates 50 Years of the Song That Changed Everything originally appeared on Parade. This legendary rock band is celebrating the 50th anniversary of one of their biggest hits. The Eagles released "One of These Nights" in 1975 as part of their fourth studio album — their last to feature the original four members. The record was a commercial success, spending five consecutive weeks at No. 1 on the Billboard pop chart. Within a month of its release, it had sold over half a million copies. Lead vocalist Glenn Frey once explained the meaning behind the song in an archived interview, saying it was all 'about putting things off.' 'We've all said, 'One of these nights I'm gonna do something – get that girl, make that money, find that house.' We all have our dreams – a vision we hope will come true someday. When that 'someday' will come is up to each of us.' Don Henley added that the song reflected a recurring theme in the Eagles' work, the search for something more. 'It doesn't matter if it's romance, money or security; it's the act of looking for it. Your whole life is one long journey, and getting there is more important than the journey's end,' he said. The track was one of the first recorded after guitarist Don Felder joined the band. At the time, the Eagles were looking to evolve their sound beyond their folk-rock roots. 'We wanted to get away from the ballad syndrome with 'One of These Nights,'' Henley told Rolling Stone in 1975. 'With Don Felder in the band now, we can really rock. He's made us nastier and did a great guitar solo on the single.' Frey and Henley reportedly co-wrote the song together in a Miami studio. Frey worked on the melody, while Henley came up with the iconic phrase fans still sing today. By the time "One of These Nights" dropped, the Eagles had already been playing together for four years. The band originally came together thanks to Linda Ronstadt, who, along with her manager, recruited Frey and Henley as part of her backing group. During that tour, the two musicians talked about starting their own band. Ronstadt suggested they bring in guitarist Bernie Leadon, and her manager recommended bassist Randy Meisner. The lineup clicked — and the Eagles took flight. Iconic '70s Rock Band Celebrates 50 Years of the Song That Changed Everything first appeared on Parade on Jun 28, 2025 This story was originally reported by Parade on Jun 28, 2025, where it first appeared.
Wall Street Journal
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Wall Street Journal
The Eagles' ‘One of These Nights' Turns 50
Linda Ronstadt had an ear for talent. Set to tour in 1971, she and her manager recruited guitarist-vocalist Glenn Frey and drummer-vocalist Don Henley for her backup group. On the road, the pair mentioned they wanted to form a band, so Ms. Ronstadt suggested they add guitarist-vocalist Bernie Leadon while her manager recommended bassist Randy Meisner. All four performed behind her at Disneyland in July before leaving to form the Eagles. Don Felder, an edgier rock guitarist and childhood friend of Mr. Leadon, was added in 1974. 'One of These Nights'—the Eagles' fourth studio album, and the last featuring the original four members before Joe Walsh replaced Mr. Leadon—came out 50 years ago this month. The LP was the band's big breakthrough, remaining at No. 1 on the Billboard pop chart for five straight weeks. The record sold a half-million copies within a month of its release, and all three of its singles charted in Billboard's top 5: the title track (No. 1), 'Take It to the Limit' (No. 4) and 'Lyin' Eyes' (No. 2), which also won a Grammy.
