Especially compared to the brilliant performance they gave here in March of this year, and certainly in comparison to their albums. The concert that the Eagles gave last night at the Amsterdam Concertgebouw after they got their Edison, was a disappointment in a number of ways. “Group Receives Edison: Reunion With Eagles Somewhat Disappointing” by Elly De Waard He makes up for it, however, with a performance of “Tryin’” that was “delivered brilliantly, both vocally and instrumentally.” Randy gets rave reviews for his bass playing, but the reviewer felt his performance of “Certain Kind Of Fool” was weak.But in 1973, it was a song the Eagles were strongly considering for On The Border. A new song called, “Don’t Be Mean To Your Daddy.” The actual title of the song was “Bad Man,” which was a tune written by JD Souther and Glenn Frey, and later appeared as the first song on Randy’s first solo LP in 1978. The group seemed tired of their songs, with the exception of just one. The reviewer felt this appearance was more of a disappointment than the “brilliant performance” they gave in March.A long and beautiful concert.Ĭoncert Review: De Volkskrant November 13, 1973 To please they needed a second one, including “It’s a long Day” (Gram Parsons) and “Oh Carol”. With one encore the audience was not satisfied. For this occasion they even let themselves be tempted to new work, but also in the heavier accented songs they interweaved exciting high-pitched screams ( Randy Meisner) and melodic guitar playing. And so it happened, that Randy Meisner (bass) took the lead vocals in “Certain kind of Fool”, Bernie Leadon also played the banjo now and then and Glenn Frey crawled behind the grand piano (“Desperado”), stating that they were very grateful for their Edison.Īfter a number of flawless and movingly beautiful country-rock songs, such as “Doolin-Dalton”, a somewhat heavier part began. And together they create a close harmony, with counterpart choirs, which sometimes make you cold.īut beyond those vocal aspirations, the Eagles are made up of guys, each of whom has a wealth of country rock experience. Bernie Leadon, Glenn Frey, Randy Meisner and Don Hensley all sing equally well as soloists.
The Eagles actually have everything you can expect from a top group. Also last night, because with the first twinkling sounds of Bernie Leadon’s guitar, crystal clear versions of “Take it easy” and “Outlaw Man” unfolded. A group with so much talent and sparkling craftsmanship that every live concert almost comes close to listening to their records.
The Eagles are the world’s strongest vocal group for me. Every time they record a new LP in England (the third one is called “The Border”) they drop over for concerts, which is why they performed last night in the Amsterdam Concertgebouw and tonight in the Rotterdam Doelen. The Eagles have come up with an effective way to visit the Netherlands.
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