Their Greatest Hits (1971–1975)
| Their Greatest Hits (1971–1975) | ||||
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| Greatest hits album by Eagles | ||||
| Released | February 17, 1976 | |||
| Recorded | 1971-1975 | |||
| Genre | Rock, folk rock, country rock, soft rock | |||
| Length | 43:08 | |||
| Label | Asylum | |||
| Producer | Glyn Johns Bill Szymczyk |
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Their Greatest Hits (1971–1975) is a singles compilation album by the Eagles, released in 1976. As of November 2012, 29 million copies have been shipped in the domestic market, making it tied with Michael Jackson's Thriller as the best-selling album in the United States.[1][2] With an additional 13 million internationally, for a total of 42 million, it is one of the top-selling albums in music history.
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History [edit]
Their Greatest Hits (1971–1975) comprises ten best-selling singles released between 1972 and 1975, as well as "Desperado", which had never been previously released as an A-side. All single tracks but "Tequila Sunrise" charted in the top 40, with five in the top ten, and "One of These Nights" and "Best of My Love" both topping the singles chart. With such airplay success in the span of a little over four years, the band became a formidable presence on American commercial radio in the 1970s, and Their Greatest Hits (1971–1975) debuted at number four on the Billboard 200 album chart upon its release and later peaked at number 1.[3]
Reception [edit]
Chart Performance [edit]
According to the RIAA website, on February 24, 1976, the album achieved the distinction of being the first to receive the RIAA Platinum award, which was introduced in 1976, in recognition of one million shipments in the United States.[1][3] In August 1990 it was certified 12× Platinum, and on November 10, 1999, it became the all-time best-selling album in the United States when it was certified 26× Multi Platinum. In a 2001 radio interview, Randy Meisner revealed neither he nor Bernie Leadon were even notified of the record-breaking award presented to them in 1999, and "...had to call and we finally received it."[4] It was certified at 29× Multi Platinum on 30 January 2006,[5] and has sold over 42 million copies worldwide to date.[6] Michael Jackson's Thriller is the only other album certified 29× Multi Platinum. This can be compared to another popular album of the time, Led Zeppelin's Led Zeppelin IV, which was released in 1971 and is 23x Platinum. Their Greatest Hits (1971–1975) is listed at #1 on the RIAA's "Top 100 Albums".[5] The album hit its peak on the charts in 1976 when it was ranked #1 on The Billboard 200.[7]
Critical Reception [edit]
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| Review scores | |
| Source | Rating |
| Allmusic |  link |
| Robert Christgau | (B) link |
As one critic on Sputnik Music website says, “the album kicks off with a true country rock classic - Take It Easy has the whole package: quality tell-tale vocals compliments of Mr. Glen Frey, a warm acoustic feel, relaxed rhythms and a beautiful solo layered upon banjo strumming from the hands of Bernie Leadon”.[8] The album was described in iTunes reviews as having an element of "sunshine and comfort", "solidly written", and "sells the fantasy of a golden lifestyle in sunny California".[9]
Release and Promotion [edit]
Their Greatest Hits (1971-1975) was released on February 17, 1976 on Asylum Records label. Only 10 months later on December 8, 1976 they released their second most popular album to date, Hotel California. The Eagles released their first greatest hits album before they even released their most popular album. Because this album was a greatest hits album, there was no promotional tour. In fact, directly after releasing this album the band started their work on Hotel California.[10] The album was said on Sputnik Music to be a holdover until their next album release.[8]
Track listing [edit]
| Side One | ||||||||||
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| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Album | Length | ||||||
| 1. | "Take It Easy" | Jackson Browne/Glenn Frey | Eagles | 3:29 | ||||||
| 2. | "Witchy Woman" | Don Henley/Bernie Leadon | Eagles | 4:10 | ||||||
| 3. | "Lyin' Eyes" | Henley/Frey | One of These Nights | 6:21 | ||||||
| 4. | "Already Gone" | Jack Tempchin/Rob Strandlund | On the Border | 4:13 | ||||||
| 5. | "Desperado" | Henley/Frey | Desperado | 3:33 | ||||||
| Side Two | ||||||||||
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| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Album | Length | ||||||
| 6. | "One of These Nights" | Henley/Frey | One of These Nights | 4:51 | ||||||
| 7. | "Tequila Sunrise" | Henley/Frey | Desperado | 2:52 | ||||||
| 8. | "Take It to the Limit" | Randy Meisner/Henley/Frey | One of These Nights | 4:48 | ||||||
| 9. | "Peaceful Easy Feeling" | Jack Tempchin | Eagles | 4:16 | ||||||
| 10. | "Best of My Love" | Henley/Frey/J.D. Souther | On the Border | 4:35 | ||||||
Personnel [edit]
- Glenn Frey – lead guitar, piano, lead vocals
- Don Henley – drums, lead vocals
- Bernie Leadon – banjo, lead guitar, pedal steel, mandolin, vocals
- Randy Meisner – bass guitar, guitar, lead vocals
- Don Felder – lead guitar, vocals (appears on tracks 3, 4, 6, 8)
Production [edit]
| Name | Credit |
|---|---|
| Irving Azoff | Direction |
| Allan Blazek | Assistant Engineer, Engineer |
| Michael Braunstein | Engineer |
| Jackson Browne | Composer |
| Glen Christensen | Art Direction, Design |
| Henry Diltz | Lettering |
| Eagles | Primary Artist |
| Boyd Elder | Art Direction, Design |
| Don Felder | Guitar, Vocals |
| Glenn Frey | Composer, Guitar, Piano, Vocals |
| Don Henley | Composer, Drums, Vocals |
| Steve Hoffman | Remastering |
| Ted Jensen | Digital Remastering |
| Glyn Johns | Engineer, Producer |
| Howard Kilgour | Assistant Engineer |
| Bernie Leadon | Banjo, Composer, Guitar, Pedal Steel, Vocals |
| Ed Mashal | Engineer |
| Randy Meisner | Bass, Composer, Vocals |
| Jim Ed Norman | String Arrangements |
| J.D. Souther | Composer |
| Robb Strandlund | Composer |
| Bill Szymczyk | Engineer, Producer |
| Jack Tempchin | Composer |
| Michael Verdick | Engineer |
| Don Wood | Engineer |
Charts and certifications [edit]
Chart positions [edit]
| Chart (1976) | Peak position |
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| Canada Top Albums (RPM)[12] | 1 |
| New Zealand (RIANZ)[13] | 2 |
| Norway (VG-lista)[14] | 8 |
| Sweden (Sverigetopplistan)[15] | 31 |
| UK Albums Chart (The Official Charts Company)[16] | 2 |
| US Billboard 200[17] | 1 |
Certifications [edit]
| Region | Certification | Sales/shipments |
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| Australia (ARIA)[18] | 8× Platinum | 560,000^ |
| Canada (Music Canada)[19] | 2× Diamond | 2,000,000^ |
| Hong Kong (IFPI Hong Kong)[20] | Platinum | 15,000*[21] |
| United Kingdom (BPI)[22] | Platinum | 300,000^ |
| United States (RIAA)[23] | 29× Platinum | 29,000,000^ |
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^shipments figures based on certification alone |
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See also [edit]
References [edit]
- ^ a b Paul Grein (Nov 30, 2012). = "Chart Watch Extra: Where "Thriller" Ranks". Chart Watch. Yahoo Music. Retrieved December 5, 2012.
- ^ "RIAA Chart "Top 100 Albums"". RIAA. Retrieved 20 January 2010.
- ^ a b http://www.riaa.com/newsitem.php?news_month_filter=1&news_year_filter=1999&resultpage=&id=0B391377-DEA6-2540-878F-A62C9A23A1B7
- ^ "Randy Meisner of the Eagles Interview : Smooth Jazz Now Radio Streaming Live". Smoothjazznow.com. Retrieved 2009-11-28.
- ^ a b http://www.riaa.com/goldandplatinumdata.php?table=tblTop100
- ^ - 56k "Soccer and music fans sound off". Find Articles. 2005-06-20. Retrieved 2008-12-09.[dead link]
- ^ http://www.allmusic.com/album/their-greatest-hits-1971-1975-mw0000189766/awards
- ^ a b http://www.sputnikmusic.com/review/7414/Eagles-Their-Greatest-Hits-(1971-1975)
- ^ https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/their-greatest-hits-1971-1975/id50410842
- ^ http://www.allmusic.com/album/hotel-california-mw0000189884%5D
- ^ http://www.allmusic.com/album/their-greatest-hits-1971-1975-mw0000189766/credits
- ^ "RPM Top Albums" (PDF). RPM 25 (5). May 1976. Retrieved July 4, 2011.
- ^ "charts.org.nz - Eagles - Their Greatest Hits". Mega Album Top 100. Hung Medien / hitparade.ch. Retrieved July 4, 2011.
- ^ "norwegiancharts.com - Ealges - Their Greatest Hits". VG-lista. Hung Medien. Retrieved July 4, 2011.
- ^ "swedishcharts.com - Eagles - Their Greatest Hits". Albums Top 60. Hung Medien. Retrieved July 4, 2011.
- ^ "Chart Stats - Eagles - Their Greatest Hits 1971-75". Chart Stats. Retrieved July 4, 2011.
- ^ "allmusic ((( Their Greatest Hits 1971-1975 - Eagles > Charts & Awards > Bilboard Albums )))". Allmusic. Rovi Corporation. Retrieved July 4, 2011.
- ^ "ARIA Charts – Accreditations – 2008 Albums". Australian Recording Industry Association. Retrieved August 17, 2012.
- ^ "Canadian album certifications – EAGLES – THEIR GREATEST HITS 1971-1975". Music Canada. Retrieved March 15, 2012.
- ^ "Gold Disc Award 1979". IFPI. Retrieved 2012-08-17.
- ^ "Gold Disc Award Criteria". IFPI. 2007. Archived from the original
|archiveurl=requires|url=(help) on 2007-10-15. Retrieved 2012-08-17. - ^ "British album certifications – Eagles – Their Greatest Hits 1971 - 1975". British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved July 4, 2011. Enter Their Greatest Hits 1971 - 1975 in the field Search. Select Title in the field Search by. Select album in the field By Format. Click Go
- ^ "American album certifications – Eagles – Eagles/Their Greatest Hits 1971 - 1975". Recording Industry Association of America. February 1, 1976. Retrieved July 4, 2011. If necessary, click Advanced, then click Format, then select Album, then click SEARCH
| Preceded by Desire by Bob Dylan |
Billboard 200 number-one album March 13, 1976 - April 9, 1976 April 17, 1976 - April 23, 1976 |
Succeeded by Frampton Comes Alive! by Peter Frampton |
