Glenn Frey -Live

Released in 1993, this is a live recording of Glenn Frey's concert in California, also one of the best since The Eagles' bottom-out in 1980s.

Guitarist Glenn Frey of the former Eagles once said that performing live was a lot like "riding a rollercoaster, a little scary but a lot of fun." The more ones does it, the less scary it becomes. Glenn Frey's own loyal fans, joined by fans of one of the greatest contemporary band in 1970s and 1980s - the Eagles, had made the night VERY fun.
This CD contains some of the Eagles' greatest hits ever along with Frey's solo materials. The soft blues "The One You Love" has remained one of my favorite for many years. The charm of this melody has sustained through the passing of time and still captured hearts of many, including myself. Glenn's magnetic, soothing, soft tenor distincts himself for the rendition.
Another song that captures my immediate attention is "Desperado", co-written by Glenn Frey and Don Henley. Glenn Frey might lack the hard rocking vocal of Henley, yet his easy-listening tone makes the performance incomparable.
Other noteworthy tunes include Frey's own "Wild Mountain Thyme", again for which his soft tenor is praised; "Smuggler's Blues", "Heartache Tonight", "Strange Weather", and and the opening song "Peaceful Easy Feeling." A nicely-done medley mixing "Lyin' Eyes" and "Take It Easy" is also included in this album.
This is a recording Eagles' fans or those of Frey shouldn't miss. Play this record loud and have some fun.

Glenn Frey-No Fun Aloud

No Fun Aloud

This album is one of Frey's best solo albums. This is not faint praise by any measure. After all, Frey has the most featured voice on the best selling album in human history. Unlike some of his albums in the mid-1980s, No Fun Alound has a consistent sound. Many of the works on these album have a blues-inspired feel that should be comfortable to fans of Glenn from the early 1970s. For what it's worth, this album is generally superior to fellow Eagle Henley's first solo album. Glenn works with many artiest that he colloaborated with during the Eagles-era including Jim Ed Norman, Jack Tempchin, and Bob Seger. Commonly mentioned stand outs on this album include "The One You Love" and "Partytown." I particularly like the last two tracks (She Can't Let Go and Don't Give Up). This album was not as commercially succuessful as some of its contemporaries since it did not pander to the faddish modernism of some other artists. There are a few songs that had modern touches but only upon a base that is solidly Frey's signature of R&B. The music world seems to appreciate Don Henley's solo work as compared to Glenn Frey's and in many respects its quite understandable as Henley's social commentary in many of his songs are quite thought provoking. However, this collection of Glenn's is very overlooked as many fo the love songs are quite soothing. In addition, Glenn explores several interesting styles from the boogie woogie Sea Cruise to the disco flavored Don't Give Up to the gentle I Volunteer. You can't forget the frat house party hearty number.....Partytown. Maybe this disc is not quite up to desert island standards, but it sure is pretty darn good.

Glenn Frey- The allnighter

The Allnighter

A hot summer evening, your car, your girl, and Glenn Frey's 'The Allnighter' is all you need to bring back the memories of those nights you spent cruising the streets & highways and listening to the hottest tunes of the day. Even after 15 years or so, Glenn's masterpiece of Rock & Romance still sounds fresh and only a first-time listener would have trouble singing along.
The title track kicks things off with a fast-paced tale of a casanova-style encounter, then "Sexy Girl" echoes every man's memory of the one girl they hopelessly loved but could only dream about making their own. "I Got Love" sounds even more cheerful, while "Somebody Else" is an anthem for confrontation. Two unmistakable slow-dance gems arrive in the lonely and apologetic ballads, "Lover's Moon" and "Let's Go Home" But in between is the album's coolest song, "Smuggler's Blues", in which Glenn puts the pedal down and weaves a story of danger and frustration over the problem which still plagues society today. "Living In Darkness" is another rocker overshadowed a little by the patriotic finger-snapper, "Better In The U.S.A". The Al Green-ish closer "New Love" is one more ode to romance lost and found.
All in all, there is nothing on 'The Allnighter' to miss and much that you'll want to hear over and over. Some would say it's best appreciated while driving, but others might want to just sit outside, crack open a drink and let it play. I say it doesn't matter, You'll love this album either way, and it's still Mr. Frey's best work. Get this one in your player soon!

Longbranch Pennywhistle

Not alot of information is published about this short lived band.

Longbranch Pennywhistle was a country rock/folk music group consisting of Glenn Frey and John David Souther. They played as a duo in the late sixties at Doug Weston's Troubadour Nightclub in West Hollywood, Calif. They released a self-titled album in 1969 under the Amos Records label. However, the label dissolved a couple years later in 1971, and the group split up. Shortly thereafter, Frey formed The Eagles, after meeting Don Henley at the Troubadour bar in 1971. Souther and Frey would continue to collaborate, also with fellow Eagle Don Henley, occasionally on such Eagles classics as "The Best of My Love", "New Kid in Town", "Victim of Love", "The Sad Café", and "Heartache Tonight".

They also recorded the song "I Can't Believe It" used in the 1971 film Vanishing Point. This song does not appear on Longbranch Pennywhistle's only album.

Glenn Frey-Soul Searchin'

Soul Searchin'

I have been a fan of Glenn Frey longer than I can remember, and while all his albums are standouts, each seems to be for a different reason. His little musical experiments on Soul Searchin' (like the no snare, just snaps of "Some Kind Of Blue" and his homage to Philadelphia Blues on "Let's Pretend. . .") create a unique listening experience and a fine example of what a good songwriter can come up with, just by carrying on as far as possible with his own distinct sound.
"Livin' Right" is the best song Glenn's ever kicked off an album with, while the album closes with one "Your Life", of his most memorable love songs. Two personal favorite songs of mine are "Can't Put Out This Fire", and "Working Man" which show two different, but excellent facets of Glenn's musical talent. Also, the choral-heavy title song is an enchanting centerpiece which foreshadows the tones of his mastercraft "Strange Weather".
The other songs are nothing to skip over either, unless you don't mind missing something from one of the 80's & 90's coolest solo artists. Now that I have the CD, I notice that the bonus track "It's Cold In Here" sounds like it was left off "The Allnighter", but it's still a terrific song. I look forward to hearing new music from Glenn soon, and like his fellow former Eagles, I hope he never changes. Glenn Frey's solo career has never been an attempt to duplicate the Eagles' sound. Instead he has turned out R&B-flavoured ballads, blue-eyed soul and mainstream easy listening, and even though "Soul Searchin'" wasn't very popular with reviewers, it does contain some really fine songs.

When I first heard it I frowned at the extremely 80s-like fitness-anthem "Livin' Right", which kicks off the album, and I've never really become friends with that one. It sounds like something from a commercial.

But the rest of the album is generally very good. "Two Hearts", "It's Your Life" and the slightly Springsteen-like "Working Man" have certainly dated since 1988, but they're nowhere near unbearable, and Glenn Frey turns out some truly lovely, well-arranged ballads as well, most notably the sax-laden "Some Kind Of Blue" (I love that saxophone solo!) and the slow, longing "I Did It For Your Love".

The groovy soul stompers "True Love" and "Can't Put Out This Fire" are highlighted by a wonderful horn ensemble, as is the more pop-oriented "Let's Pretend We're Still In Love".
"Soul Searchin'", the title track, is a R&B-tinted ballad with some fine string arrangements and organ playing and a female backing choir which gives the song an almost gospel-like flavour.

Glenn Frey

Glen Frey

Glenn Lewis Frey (pronounced Fry; born November 6, 1948) is an American musician, singer, songwriter, and actor, best known as a founding member of the Eagles. Frey formed the Eagles after he met drummer Don Henley in 1970 and the two eventually joined Linda Ronstadt's backup band for her summer tour. The Eagles formed in 1971 and released their debut album in 1972. Glenn Frey played guitar with the Eagles as well as piano and keyboards, and shared lead vocals with Don Henley. The Eagles broke up in 1980 after becoming one of the most successful bands of all time. Frey sang lead vocals on many Eagles hits such as "Take It Easy", "Peaceful Easy Feeling", "Tequila Sunrise", "Already Gone", "Lyin' Eyes", "New Kid in Town", and "Heartache Tonight". After the breakup of the Eagles in 1980, Frey embarked on a successful solo career. He released his debut album in 1982 and went on to record Top 40 hits "The One You Love", "Smuggler's Blues", "Sexy Girl", "The Heat Is On", and "You Belong to the City". As a member of the Eagles, Frey has won six Grammys, and five American Music Awards. The Eagles have sold over 120 million albums worldwide and were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1998. As a solo artist and with the Eagles combined, Frey has released 24 Top 40 singles on the Billboard Hot 100.
A girlfriend of Glenn's had preceded him to L.A., and when he showed up in the city of angels, he had a nice warm bed waiting for him. His girlfriend's sister happened to be dating John David Souther, and the two became fast friends. Soon they formed Longbranch Pennywhistle. They released a self-titled album together in 1969, which did not meet with much success (to put it mildly), but would be the beginning of a songwriting partnership that would be highly productive and successful in the coming years. Glenn also met Jackson Browne at this time, another man who would turn out to be a collaborator and friend. He and J.D. rented a house in Echo Park with Jackson (where Glenn would overhear the beginnings of Take It Easy). The guys started hanging out at the Troubadour, a club that was the favorite of a lot of up-and-coming rockers (and a lot of down-and-out wannabes, too). One of the more successful patrons, Linda Ronstadt, took a liking to Glenn and invited him to be a part of her touring band in 1971.

It was also at the Troubadour that Glenn hooked up with Don Henley. Glenn invited Don to be a part of Linda's touring band as well. Glenn wasn't just picking Don to back up Linda, though. He had another agenda - forming his own band - and he had Don pegged as the guy he wanted to start it up with. At this point, Longbranch Pennywhistle was history. David Geffen had signed J.D. and Glenn to his record company, but not as a duo. He had split them up, made J.D. a solo act, and told Glenn he needed a band to be marketable. Meanwhile, Don's group Shiloh was failing so badly that he was ready to give up and go back to Texas. It was at this low point when salvation arrived for Don in the form of Glenn Frey. Glenn approached him, befriended him, and let him in on his master plan, winning Don over completely. With the help of Ronstadt and her manager John Boylan, Glenn also was able to enlist Bernie Leadon and Randy Meisner, two other well-established, respected, and talented members of her backup band. Glenn showed up at Geffen's door with his new group, soon to be dubbed the Eagles, and the rock'n'roll scene would never be the same.

www.glennfreyonline.comGlenn Lewis Frey (pronounced Fry; born November 6, 1948) is an American musician, singer, songwriter, and actor, best known as a founding member of the Eagles. Frey formed the Eagles after he met drummer Don Henley in 1970 and the two eventually joined Linda Ronstadt's backup band for her summer tour. The Eagles formed in 1971 and released their debut album in 1972. Glenn Frey played guitar with the Eagles as well as piano and keyboards, and shared lead vocals with Don Henley. The Eagles broke up in 1980 after becoming one of the most successful bands of all time. Frey sang lead vocals on many Eagles hits such as "Take It Easy", "Peaceful Easy Feeling", "Tequila Sunrise", "Already Gone", "Lyin' Eyes", "New Kid in Town", and "Heartache Tonight". After the breakup of the Eagles in 1980, Frey embarked on a successful solo career. He released his debut album in 1982 and went on to record Top 40 hits "The One You Love", "Smuggler's Blues", "Sexy Girl", "The Heat Is On", and "You Belong to the City". As a member of the Eagles, Frey has won six Grammys, and five American Music Awards. The Eagles have sold over 120 million albums worldwide and were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1998. As a solo artist and with the Eagles combined, Frey has released 24 Top 40 singles on the Billboard Hot 100.
A girlfriend of Glenn's had preceded him to L.A., and when he showed up in the city of angels, he had a nice warm bed waiting for him. His girlfriend's sister happened to be dating John David Souther, and the two became fast friends. Soon they formed Longbranch Pennywhistle. They released a self-titled album together in 1969, which did not meet with much success (to put it mildly), but would be the beginning of a songwriting partnership that would be highly productive and successful in the coming years. Glenn also met Jackson Browne at this time, another man who would turn out to be a collaborator and friend. He and J.D. rented a house in Echo Park with Jackson (where Glenn would overhear the beginnings of Take It Easy). The guys started hanging out at the Troubadour, a club that was the favorite of a lot of up-and-coming rockers (and a lot of down-and-out wannabes, too). One of the more successful patrons, Linda Ronstadt, took a liking to Glenn and invited him to be a part of her touring band in 1971.

It was also at the Troubadour that Glenn hooked up with Don Henley. Glenn invited Don to be a part of Linda's touring band as well. Glenn wasn't just picking Don to back up Linda, though. He had another agenda - forming his own band - and he had Don pegged as the guy he wanted to start it up with. At this point, Longbranch Pennywhistle was history. David Geffen had signed J.D. and Glenn to his record company, but not as a duo. He had split them up, made J.D. a solo act, and told Glenn he needed a band to be marketable. Meanwhile, Don's group Shiloh was failing so badly that he was ready to give up and go back to Texas. It was at this low point when salvation arrived for Don in the form of Glenn Frey. Glenn approached him, befriended him, and let him in on his master plan, winning Don over completely. With the help of Ronstadt and her manager John Boylan, Glenn also was able to enlist Bernie Leadon and Randy Meisner, two other well-established, respected, and talented members of her backup band. Glenn showed up at Geffen's door with his new group, soon to be dubbed the Eagles, and the rock'n'roll scene would never be the same.

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Longbranch Pennywhistle

Longbranch Pennywhistle

 

Longbranch Pennywhistle is a pleasant yet unthrilling album of modest harmonized early country-rock. Pre-echoes of the sound of the Eagles and 1970s mellow Californian rock can be heard, and Souther would re-record one of the better songs, "Kite Woman," for his early-'70s solo debut. The album sold little and the duo broke up in mid-1970. However, Frey was soon playing in Linda Ronstadt's band and forming the nucleus of the Eagles, to whom Souther would frequently contribute as a songwriter.

You can download the entire CD at Glenn Frey's Site, Here is the Link
http://www.glennfreyonline.com/longbranch/index.htm 

Glenn Frey- Strange Weather

Starnge Weather

Unfortunately Eagles leader Glenn Frey's solo career has been consistently underrated compared with Don Henley's as Henley continued to write the 'searing social commentary' songs that made the Eagles so successful, while Frey deliberately 'lightened up' and played mainly soul & R&B influenced music. On 'Strange Weather' this all changes. There are songs about everything here from Ronald Reagan, to the environment, the LA riots to just having a good time 'before the ship goes down'. The mood is much darker than on Frey's normally lighthearted work. Even in the straight love songs such as 'River Of Dreams' and 'A Walk In The Dark' you get the sense that he is brooding on his own mortality, and this is also true in the magnificent, Eagles-like 'Part Of Me, Part Of You'. However he does throw in more humorous songs like 'Delicious' and 'Big Life'. The difference between Frey and Henley is that Frey does not take himself nearly as seriously, and he is also a far superior arranger and writer of melodies than Henley. The other major attraction is his exhilaratingly pure tenor voice which still sounds as good as it did in 1972. He probably sings with more depth and emotion on this album than he ever has. All Eagles fans should listen to this and decide whether the overproduced ranting on Henley's albums is really as good as its reputation suggests.