The Eagles played two sold-out, back-to-back concerts at the Academy Of Music (renamed the Palladium in 1976). Dan Fogelberg opened both shows. This was the band’s second time at the venue, playing there almost one year earlier on May 11th, 1974.
The band performed three songs from their not-yet-released album, One Of These Nights, including “Too Many Hands,” written by Randy and Don Felder and sung by Randy, the title track, and the instrumental “Journey Of The Sorcerer,” written by Bernie Leadon. My setlist is compiled mostly from the reviews, which were probably of the 8:00 show.
Setlist:
Take It Easy
Outlaw Man
Doolin-Dalton/Desperado Reprise
Train Leaves Here This Morning
Peaceful, Easy Feeling
Desperado
Ol’ 55
One Of These Nights
Midnight Flyer
Journey Of The Sorcerer
Too Many Hands
Already Gone
Good Day In Hell
James Dean
Witchy Woman
Chug All Night
Best Of My Love
Tequila Sunrise
John Rockwell of the New York Times criticized the band for being too loud:
…”In some misguided attempt to assert their macho, the Eagles felt it necessary to blast their fans out of the Academy with excessive volume and bass.”
Photos
The photo on the right shows the Eagles performing “Best Of My Love” with co-writer J.D. Souther, whose guest appearance is not mentioned in any review. Dan Fogelberg accompanied on piano (far left) and his drummer, Ron Grinel, filled in for Don Henley.
Randy looks so thin in these photos. Did he not eat much? I guess when you’re on the road all the time, eating is a hit or miss. I was always curious about what these guys ate on the road. Do you happen to know what Randy’s favorite foods were, Jessica, or what the guys liked to eat?
I’ve heard that they ate a lot of fast food on the road. Not the best, but it was quick. As for his favorite foods. Jennifer said he liked home-cooking, such as meatloaf, potatoes, etc. He also enjoyed the German dishes he grew up eating, like runzas (cabbage burgers). Mexican food was also a favorite. The spicier the better. Randy also liked to cook & was very meticulous about it. He also kept a garden where he grew tomatoes.