For example, Desperado by The Eagles was inspired by Old West outlaws. A member of The Eagles said that the overall point of the album didn’t align with The Eagles’ ultimate legacy.

Glenn Frey may have been the watchful eye behind Eagles, but he had enough sense not to steer them into some unchartered territory.

Glenn Frey said the best Eagles album came to be from a mix of better experience, studio tricks, and one particular player.