Rock Concert: Seeing “The Eagles” Perform at Madison Square Garden

It was a great Thursday night at Madison Square Garden as the incredible group, “The Eagles,” performed as part of their “History”  tour.

What a history they have and it manifested in a great show, as The Eagles performed for a Springsteen like, nearly three hours.

Both the crowd and surrounding atmosphere were great as Glenn Frey, Don Henley and Joe Walsh all performed in lead singer roles.

Walsh’s “Life’s Been Good,” complete with a camera on his person, led to humorous instructions for audience response, and was one of many highlights.

Another was “Take it to the Limit” dedicated to its writer, Randy Meisner, who originally performed that great hit song.

It was also great to see one time guitarist Bernie Leadon perform with the group, and I gained greater appreciation for Timothy J. Schmit, a member of the group since 1977.

The show closed with three great encores and I agree with the fan who said on his way out, “the three songs (Life in the Fast Lane, Hotel California and Desperado) were worth the price of admission.”

Yet, of course, the Eagles and their repertoire of so many great songs, gave so much more.

Each song is part of their great history and why seeing their “History of the Eagles Tour” is now, thankfully, a treasured memory.