The Eagles played the New Haven Coliseum (aka Veterans Memorial Coliseum) in New Haven, CT on March 26th, 1977. Jimmy Buffett was the opening act. Below you’ll find photos, plus an audience recording of the full concert, featuring Randy’s performance of “Take It To The Limit.”
The New Haven show was part of the first leg of the Eagles’ 1977 Hotel California tour. It came only five days after the now-iconic Capital Centre concerts in Landover, MD.
Eagles in New Haven. Photo by Joe Sia.
Hotel itinerary for the band and crew.
(The “Rye Hilton” may have been the Rye Town Hilton in Port Chester, NY.)
Local radio station WAVZ gave away a backstage pass to the concert. The winner was Lynne Nicolari, who met the band backstage before the show and posed for photos.
Audience Recording
The Eagles performed 18 songs in New Haven. Randy’s only lead singing performance was “Take It To The Limit.”
Full concert.
Recording setlist:
Hotel California
Walk Away
Doolin-Dalton/Desperado Reprise
Lyin’ Eyes
Take It To The Limit
New Kid In Town
Desperado(cut)
One Of These Nights
Turn To Stone
James Dean
Best Of My Love
Funk#49
Take It Easy
Already Gone
Victim Of Love
Life In The Fast Lane
Rocky Mountain Way
Witchy Woman
The Eagles had one more week of shows before taking a three-week break. Then, on April 19th, 1977, they boarded the Concorde and flew to England for a month-long European tour.
Thank you Jessica for another great article, pictures and music! I love hearing these recordings of live performances . And as always Randy’s was superb!!!
Indeed he was. Thanks so much, Carol!