Eagles Songs A to Z: Complete Song List

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Eagles created one of rock music’s most enduring catalogs by blending country harmonies, folk storytelling, hard-rock guitar work, polished studio craft, and the sound of Southern California into songs recognized around the world. This complete A-to-Z guide gathers the band’s studio recordings, reunion-era songs, non-album singles, live-only releases, soundtrack material, and other officially issued performances from across its career.

Complete List of Eagles Songs From A to Z

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The Eagles emerged from the heart of Los Angeles in the early 1970s, blending rock, country, and folk influences to create a signature sound that would define an era. The band was formed in 1971 by Glenn Frey, Don Henley, Bernie Leadon, and Randy Meisner, all of whom had built their reputations as session musicians and backing players in the California music scene. Initially assembled as Linda Ronstadt’s touring band, the musicians discovered a chemistry that prompted them to break off and establish their own group. Signed to Asylum Records by David Geffen, the Eagles quickly became one of the defining acts of the decade.

Their self-titled debut album, Eagles (1972), introduced the world to their signature harmonies and country-rock fusion, yielding hits like “Take It Easy,” “Witchy Woman,” and “Peaceful Easy Feeling.” The follow-up album, Desperado (1973), further refined their Western outlaw imagery, but commercial success escalated with On the Border (1974) and One of These Nights (1975), both of which featured chart-topping singles such as “Best of My Love” and “Lyin’ Eyes.” The addition of guitarist Don Felder and, later, Joe Walsh helped push their sound in a rockier direction, setting the stage for their most celebrated work.

By 1976, the Eagles had reached the pinnacle of rock stardom with Hotel California, an album that became a defining moment in their career. The title track remains one of the most dissected and celebrated songs in rock history, while tracks like “New Kid in Town” and “Life in the Fast Lane” solidified their status as elite songwriters and performers. The album sold tens of millions of copies worldwide, and “Hotel California” won the Grammy Award for Record of the Year, firmly placing the Eagles among the greatest bands of all time.

Following the success of Hotel California, internal tensions grew, leading to Meisner’s departure and the release of The Long Run (1979), which produced hits such as “Heartache Tonight” and “I Can’t Tell You Why.” Despite its success, the band disbanded in 1980, with members pursuing solo careers. For over a decade, fans speculated about a reunion, which finally materialized in 1994 with the Hell Freezes Over tour and accompanying live album, featuring the new song “Get Over It” alongside reworked classics.

In 2007, the Eagles released Long Road Out of Eden, their first full-length studio album in 28 years. The record topped charts worldwide and earned them two Grammy Awards, proving that their influence and appeal had not waned. Though Glenn Frey’s passing in 2016 was a devastating loss, the band continued performing, bringing in Deacon Frey, Glenn’s son, and country artist Vince Gill to honor his legacy.

With six Grammy Awards, five American Music Awards, and an induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1998, the Eagles remain one of the best-selling bands in history. Their Greatest Hits (1971–1975) album remains one of the best-selling albums of all time, while the band’s songs continue to resonate across generations.

Complete List Of Eagles Songs From A to Z

A–D

“After the Thrill Is Gone” – One of These Nights (1975)
“All Night Long” – Eagles Live (1980)
“Already Gone” – On the Border (1974)
“Best of My Love” – On the Border (1974)
“Bitter Creek” – Desperado (1973)
“Business as Usual” – Long Road Out of Eden (2007)
“Busy Being Fabulous” – Long Road Out of Eden (2007)
“Center of the Universe” – Long Road Out of Eden (2007)
“Certain Kind of Fool” – Desperado (1973)
“Chug All Night” – Eagles (1972)
“Desperado” – Desperado (1973)
“Doolin-Dalton” – Desperado (1973)
“Doolin-Dalton/Desperado (Reprise)” – Desperado (1973)
“Doolin-Dalton (Instrumental)” – Desperado (1973)
“Doolin-Dalton (Reprise II)” – Eagles Live (1980)
“Do Something” – Long Road Out of Eden (2007)

E–H

“Earlybird” – Eagles (1972)
“Fast Company” – Long Road Out of Eden (2007)
“Frail Grasp on the Big Picture” – Long Road Out of Eden (2007)
“Funk #49” – live at the Los Angeles Forum, October 1976 – Hotel California (40th Anniversary Expanded Edition) (2017)
“Funky New Year” – B-side to “Please Come Home for Christmas” (1978)
“Get Over It” – Hell Freezes Over (1994)
“Get You in the Mood” – B-side to “Take It Easy” (1972)
“Good Day in Hell” – On the Border (1974)
“Guilty of the Crime” – Long Road Out of Eden (2007)
“Heartache Tonight” – The Long Run (1979)
“Hole in the World” – non-album single; The Very Best of Eagles (2003)
“Hollywood Waltz” – One of These Nights (1975)
“Hotel California” – Hotel California (1976)
“How Long” – Long Road Out of Eden (2007)