single · November 1, 1978
Please Come Home For Christmas / Funky New Year
Rhino/ElektraSee this day
rockcountryfolk rock
A holiday single pairing a soulful ballad with a funky, upbeat original, released amidst the band's peak commercial success.
- "Please Come Home For Christmas" was originally a 1960 Charles Brown song. "Funky New Year" was an original composition by Eagles members. Both songs were included on the Eagles' 1978 compilation album "Eagles Greatest Hits, Vol. 2".
- The single was released on November 1, 1978.
- The single reached number 50 on Billboard's Hot 100 chart and number 13 on Billboard's Christmas by Request chart.
Eagles are a rock band formed in Los Angeles in 1971. They are best known for their blend of rock, country, and folk rock music. By November 1978, Eagles were at the height of their fame, having released "Hotel California" the previous year and preparing to release "The Long Run" in 1979.
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