The inside story of the Eagles’ third album ON THE BORDER, released in 1974. It was their first album with producer Bill Szymczyk & guitarist Don Felder. The reviews called Randy’s “Is It True” the “most beautiful song on the album.”
The Eagles played a concert at Washington Park in Chicago on August 9th, 1975. The band also took a series of photos on Lake Michigan, one of which appeared on the cover of Rolling Stone.
The Eagles played two sold-out concerts in one night at the Academy of Music in New York City on May 16th, 1975. Dan Fogelberg opened both shows.
The Eagles played the Rotterdam Ahoy on June 18th, 1975. Opening the show was Joe Walsh, only a few months before he joined the band.
The Eagles were presented with an award in Rotterdam, and a newly-shorn Randy emerges for the final shows in Sweden.
The Eagles toured Germany as part of their 1977 European Tour. Valerie Carter was the opening act. This was Randy’s second visit to the Germany. […]
The Eagles performed two nights at the Apollo in Glasgow, Scotland on April 30th-May 1st, 1977. Joe Walsh played the bagpipes in a kilt, and Randy’s version of “Take It To The Limit” was a highlight.
In April 1977, the Eagles were interviewed for BBC Radio 1 in London. Each member was interviewed individually, including Randy who answered questions for a full six minutes.
The Eagles played two sold-out nights at Richfield Coliseum in Cleveland, OH on March 31st & April 1st, 1977. Jimmy Buffett was the opening act.
Opening for the Eagles were FLC students, Sam Vann and John Mascaro, as well as the Talbot Brothers.
