The Eagles' 1979 album "The Long Run" found the band moving towards a slicker, more polished rock sound, a departure from their earlier country-tinged work, and it would prove to be their last studio album for over a decade.
- The album was recorded over a tumultuous period, with Don Henley and Glenn Frey reportedly spending more time on legal and business matters than on music.
- Producer Bill Szymczyk employed a clean, precise production style on "The Long Run," with particular attention paid to the drum sounds and vocal harmonies.
- Despite internal strife, "The Long Run" was a commercial success, reaching number 1 on the Billboard 200 and producing three Top 10 singles: "Heartache Tonight," "The Long Run," and "I Can't Tell You Why."
The Eagles are an American rock band formed in Los Angeles in 1971. They are one of the most commercially successful bands of the 1970s, known for their blend of rock, country, and folk music. "The Long Run" was released in 1979, marking a period of increased internal tension within the band following the massive success of "Hotel California." The album represented a stylistic shift, moving towards a more streamlined rock sound and away from the country-rock elements of their earlier work.
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