The Eagles At The Capital Centre, March 1977: A Closer Look
We take a deep dive into the concerts and footage from the Eagles’ two-night stint at the Capital Centre in 1977.
Photo Archive: Randy Meisner & Glenn Frey, February 23rd, 1978
Location: Bistro Restaurant, Los Angeles
Grammy party for Hotel California. The Eagles won Record Of The Year. Perhaps the first meeting between Randy and Glenn since Randy left the Eagles at the end of the Hotel California tour in July 1977.
Photo Archive: Eagles, 1976
Photographer: David Alexander
Photos from this session were distributed heavily for publicity for the Hotel California album and tour, including the individual shots of the band (the photo of Don Felder was taken in 1975 by Norman Seeff).
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Photo Archive: Eagles, HOTEL CALIFORNIA Cover, 1976
Photographers: David Alexander/Norman Seeff
The cover photos of the Beverly Hills Hotel at sunset, taken at Will Rodgers Memorial Park, and the back cover and gatefold, taken in the lobby of the Lido Apartments in Los Angeles, were taken by David Alexander. The cover was designed by Kosh and Don Henley.
A poster insert was included with first issues of the album. It showed the band posed on a bed. According to photographer, Norman Seeff, this photo was a composite (multiple photos combined to create one image).
“Soon after commencing this session, the band walked out. I had no idea why at the time. A week later, I showed them a poster design I had created by combining a number of individual shots. They loved it and all was forgiven. It became a poster insert for the HOTEL CALIFORNIA album.”
Norman Seeff
Below are outtakes from this session.
“Try And Love Again” – Hotel California’s Hidden Gem
Tucked away near the end of Hotel California is the last song Randy wrote during his tenure with the Eagles, “Try And Love Again.” Today, the song is considered a deep track, but in 1976, it was a hit with contemporary critics, who felt it was the highlight of the album.
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European Tour 1977: Part Three: Germany
This was Randy’s second visit to Germany. His first trip was while touring Europe with Rick Nelson and the Stone Canyon Band in 1970. All […]
European Tour 1977, Part Two: Glasgow & Stafford
The Eagles performed two nights each in Glasgow, Scotland and Stafford, England. In Glasgow, Joe Walsh played the bagpipes in a kilt, and Randy’s version of “Take It To The Limit” was a highlight at both venues.
