Top tracks — play these first
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Hotel California — This iconic track encapsulates the band's signature sound, blending haunting lyrics with intricate guitar work, making it a defining moment in their career.
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Take It Easy Start here — As one of their earliest hits, this song captures the laid-back California vibe and introduces listeners to the Eagles' harmonious style.
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Desperado — A powerful ballad reflecting themes of loss and longing, showcasing the band's lyrical depth and emotional range, which remains relevant today.
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New Kid in Town — This track highlights the band's knack for storytelling through music, exploring themes of fame and fleeting moments of glory.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic journey with emotional peaks
- nostalgic storytelling for reflection
- for road trip soundtracks
- easygoing vibes for casual listening
- melodic harmonies for sing-alongs
Maybe skip if you
- seeking rapid, high-energy tracks
- prefer standalone singles over collections
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — Reintroduced the Eagles to a new generation, marking their resurgence in popularity.
- Themes
- California dreamscape· fleeting fame· nostalgic storytelling
- Career context
- Released in 2000, 'Selected Works: 1972–1999' compiles the Eagles' most significant tracks following their initial breakup in 1980. This collection showcases their evolution from country rock pioneers to mainstream icons, preserving their legacy while introducing new audiences to their timeless sound.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Fleetwood Mac· The Doobie Brothers· America
Tracklist
Disc 1
- 1 Take It Easy Start here 3:30
- 2 Hollywood Waltz 4:01
- 3 Already Gone 4:15
- 4 Doolin' Dalton 3:26
- 5 Midnight Flyer 3:58
- 6 Tequila Sunrise 2:52
- 7 Witchy Woman 4:11
- 8 Train Leaves Here This Morning 4:07
- 9 Outlaw Man 3:29
- 10 Peaceful Easy Feeling 4:15
- 11 James Dean 3:37
- 12 Saturday Night 3:19
- 13 On the Border 5:14
Disc 2
- 1 Wasted Time (reprise) 1:20
- 2 Wasted Time 4:54
- 3 I Can't Tell You Why 4:53
- 4 Lyin' Eyes 6:20
- 5 Pretty Maids All in a Row 3:58
- 6 Desperado 3:32
- 7 Try and Love Again 5:10
- 8 The Best of My Love 4:34
- 9 New Kid in Town 5:03
- 10 Love Will Keep Us Alive 4:02
- 11 The Sad Cafe 5:33
- 12 Take It to the Limit 4:47
- 13 After the Thrill Is Gone 4:49
Disc 3
- 1 One of These Nights (intro) 1:59
- 2 One of These Nights 4:49
- 3 Disco Strangler 2:45
- 4 Heartache Tonight 4:25
- 5 Hotel California 6:29
- 6 Born to Boogie 2:16
- 7 In the City 3:44
- 8 Get Over It 3:29
- 9 King of Hollywood 6:25
- 10 Too Many Hands 4:40
- 11 Life in the Fast Lane 4:44
- 12 The Long Run 3:41
- 13 Long Run Leftovers 3:02
- 14 The Last Resort 7:29
- 15 Random Victims, Part 3 9:42
Disc 4
- 1 Hotel California 6:57
- 2 Victim of Love 5:01
- 3 Peaceful Easy Feeling 5:23
- 4 Please Come Home for Christmas 3:02
- 5 Ol' 55 5:20
- 6 Take It to the Limit 4:02
- 7 Those Shoes 6:12
- 8 Funky New Year 3:45
- 9 Dirty Laundry 5:54
- 10 Funk #49 3:47
- 11 All She Wants to Do Is Dance 5:20
- 12 The Best of My Love 5:06
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
Rumours
Fleetwood Mac
Shares lush harmonies and emotional storytelling set against a backdrop of personal turmoil.
Running on Empty
Jackson Browne
Explores themes of fleeting fame and introspection with a blend of rock and folk sensibilities.
Music from Big Pink
The Band
Features rich narratives and a fusion of rock, folk, and country influences reminiscent of the Eagles' style.
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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