BBC Two - History of the Eagles, Episode 1 (original) (raw)
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Episode 1
Documentary which explores the evolution and enduring popularity of the Eagles, one of the world's biggest-selling and culturally significant American bands.
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Subtitled The Story of an American Band, this two hour forensic documentary features rare archival material, concert footage, and never-before-seen home movies that explore the evolution and enduring popularity of one of the world's biggest-selling and culturally significant American bands, chronicling the band's creation and rise to fame in the 1970s through its break-up in 1980.
More than 25 new and exclusive interviews were conducted with all current band members - Glenn Frey, Don Henley, Joe Walsh and Timothy B Schmit - as well as former members Bernie Leadon, Randy Meisner and Don Felder. Also featured are new and exclusive interviews with Jackson Browne, Linda Ronstadt, Kenny Rogers, Irving Azoff and many other seminal artists and band contemporaries who have been closely involved with the Eagles' history.
While personal stories from band members, managers, and music industry luminaries frame the narrative, it is the unexpected moments, recording sessions, backstage interactions, and even a whimsical sequence from the Desperado cover shoot, that convey the extraordinary bond linking the artists, their music, and the times - an era when country-tinged rock and finely-honed harmonies spoke to a nation still reeling from unrest.
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Music Played
Eagles
Seven Bridges Road
Eagles
Rocky Mountain Way
Eagles
Take It to the Limit
Eagles
Life in the Fast Lane
Eagles
Wasted Time (Reprise)
The Monitors
Number One in Your Heart
Hank Williams
Ramblin' Man
T‐Bone Walker
Hustle Is On
Patsy Cline
Gotta Lot a Rhythm in My Soul
Professor Longhair
Go the Mardi Gras
Hank Williams
Hey Good Lookin'
Elvis Presley
That's All Right
Al Hirt
After You're Gone
The Rolling Stones
(I Can't Get No) Satisfaction
Bob Seger
Ramblin' Gamblin' Man
Country Dance Kings
Peace in the Valley
Longbranch Pennywhistle
Run Boy Run
Kenny Rogers & The First Edition
Just Dropped in (To See What Condition...)
Shiloh
Simple Little Down Home Rock 'n' Roll Love Song...
Shiloh
Swamp River Country
Longbranch Pennywhistle
Don't Talk Now
Jackson Browne
Doctor My Eyes
The Byrds
Take a Wiff on Me
The Byrds
Jesus Is Just Alright
Carole King & James Taylor
So Far Away
The Byrds
So You Want to Be a Rock 'n' Roll Star
Elton John
Country Comfort
Linda Ronstadt
You're No Good
Shiloh
Swamp River Country
Linda Ronstadt
Lovesick Blues
Linda Ronstadt
It Doesn't Matter Anymore
The Flying Burrito Brothers & Eagles
Older Guys
Eagles
Get You in the Mood
Eagles
Silver Dagger (Acapella)
Eagles
Seven Bridges Road
Led Zeppelin
Communication Breakdown
The Rolling Stones
You Can't Always Get What You Want
Eagles
Peaceful Easy Feeling
Eagles
Train Leaves Here This Morning
Eagles
Most of Us Are Sad
Eagles
Certain Kind of Fool
Eagles
Doolin' Dalton (Instrumental)
Eagles
Doolin' Dalton / Desperado (Reprise)
Eagles & Linda Ronstadt
Desperado
Eagles With Linda Ronstadt
Desperado
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Director | Alison Ellwood |
| Producer | Alex Gibney |
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