The Very Best Of (2CD) [Original recording remastered, Best of]

 

 

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The Eagles have 2 previously released Greatest Hits packages.
Both of those are very good, but do not include all of their best material.
Songs like James Dean and Doolin Dalton are not included.
This package also includes their best from "Hell freezes Over"
This is the first time they all appear on one CD collection.
The Eagles have always been among the best American groups and have always appealed to Pop, Rock, and Country Music fans.
This CD includes every song that I would want in a Very Best of Collection.....This was long over due.........enjoy

The Eagles were one of the most successful bands during the 1970's, they have the best selling album in the U.S. with Their Greatest Hits 1971-75 and is one the most successful American recording artists. Their songs are now considered classics and have left a stamp in music with their distinct and unique California Country-Rock style. Released in 2003 Eagles: The Very Best Of is just that the best of a classic and talented American band with 2 CDs of 33 songs that represents the best of the band. It's not the first Eagles compilation or the most successful but it's by far the most complete one and it offers more of the band for your money.

What I feel are the essentials are all here, there is not much to complain and what needed to be included has been included. Everything that was on two of the band's best-of album Their Greatest Hits 1971-75 and Eagles Greatest Hits, Vol 2 is included with some more added. I won't go in details but "Take It Easy", "Witchy Woman", "One of These Nights", "Hotel California", "New Kid In Town", "Heartache Tonight", "I Can't Tell You Why", "The Long Run" and other are all great Eagles songs and the songs that are here deserve to be. We even get 1 song from the 1980 live album Eagles Live (Those Shows) and 2 songs from Hell Freezes Over the band's 1994 live album ( "Love Will Keep Us Alive" and "Get Over It") which are nice additions. Also included is the 2003 single "Hole In The World" influenced by the events of September 11. There's a good number of selections from each of the band's 70's albums so the listeners gets a solid overview of the band's career. The tracks are all in order of album releases which while not essential and not always characteristic of a compilation is a good thing.

I particularly love the big 46 page booklet that comes with this collection. There are no liner notes but we get some nice photos and comments on each of these tracks by Don Henley and Glenn Frey on how these songs came about and the events surrounding the recording process. Maybe it's not something that those buying this greatest hits package will think is special but being a fan I think it's very cool that they took time to make a heavy booklet and include those comments and photos, it makes The Very Best Of feel special.

The Very Best Of is what it claims to be which is truly the best of The Eagles. It has the band's hits, the obvious picks and then some more. The band's studio albums are excellent and contain some great music that did not find its way here, however if you don't want to get all of the original albums this collection may be the best possible alternative. I don't usually go for "hits" collections but this one is exception to the rule and it may very well be all the Eagles you'll ever need. There's nothing here for a die-hard fan except the single but for those seeking a little more than the 10 songs Greatest Hits. 5/5.

If you love rock and want a easy listen you gotta buy this! Awesome artwork and awesome tunes. Tons of songs for the price. Do it, add to cart.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Quality Songs From Eagle
"The Very Best Of" by The Eagles is a well-assembled two cd set of daring classic rock songs. The following is an excellent sampler of their musical hits:
"Hotel... Read more

Published 22 days ago by Stella Carrier

5.0 out of 5 stars Eagles up to Long Road Out Of Eden
Another great compilation from the years. Even includes hits like Ol' 55 and James Dean.

Published on April 30 2009 by Garnet DuGray

5.0 out of 5 stars Eagles - The Very Best Of
This is one of the best compilations of our favorite Eagles' songs since they came together as a band. Very worthwhile having it in your collection.

Published on April 16 2009 by L. Fair

5.0 out of 5 stars Another Great Compilation From The Eagles
The Eagles began their mainstream career run in 1972. From there until their break-up in 1982, they continued releasing great albums and great singles for listeners to enjoy,... Read more

Published on July 14 2004 by David Anderson

5.0 out of 5 stars terrific compilation
it would be difficult to find a better collection of songs than what feature in this delightful compilation containing hits like desperado,tequila sunrise,hotel california lyin... Read more

Published on July 13 2004 by sanjay verma99

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Eagles overview
In October of 2003, The Eagles became the latest addition of great bands from the 1970s to get their own 2 - disc best of collection entitled The Very Best of The Eagles. Read more

Published on July 11 2004 by Terrence J Reardon

3.0 out of 5 stars Where's "Life's Been Good" ???
Not a bad selection of great Eagles songs, but how do you offer up 33 tracks and not include "Life's Been Good" ??? Read more

Published on July 9 2004

5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant Career Overview
One of the most succesful acts of the 1970s', The Eagles are the latest in aline of superstars from the same era to get their own 2 - disc greatest hits set, following Elton John... Read more

Published on Jun 29 2004 by Anthony Nasti

5.0 out of 5 stars west virginia music lover
this is a awesome set of the eagles !! got all of their hits on it from old to new !! i highly recommend this cd ! Read more

Published on Jun 29 2004 by Kenneth Ooten

5.0 out of 5 stars What a collection!
I have been an Eagles fan since I was 4. My mother loves them and was kind enough to introduce their music to me early in life. This album has it all! Read more

Published on Jun 25 2004 by C. West

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