Don Henley took some time before completing his highly anticipated third album, The End of the Innocence. Although he manages to duplicate much of the magic of his previous album, Henley has backed off of the synthesizers and expanded his musical palette. He uses background vocals to great effect, whether it's the tragic ballad "New York Minute" (with vocal group Take 6) or the angry rocker "I Will Not Go Quietly" (with Axl Rose of Guns N' Roses). His collaboration with Bruce Hornsby on the opening title track show a mature Henley singing about disillusionment over a beautiful piano riff that gives the song a timeless air of nostalgia. While he still tackles political issues and writes about small-town life in America, Henley also mixes in romantic ballads, including the closer "Heart of the Matter." In this epic song, Henley explores the emotional complexity of relationships and coming to terms with oneself during the aftermath. Throughout the album, he manages to balance being cynical yet hopeful, and his great melodies allow his poignant lyrics to penetrate. This album is highly recommended for those who like their pop music with a message.
this is the end of the innocence. One of the most beautiful songs ever written. Don gets a bad rap after he left the Eagles... but none of their songs could ever hit down in the heart like he could as a solo artist. His music is one of the best things I remember on the radio from my childhood.
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Philadelphia Eagles Cheerleaders Adrienne and Krystle.‘Every day’s a new day. That’s what I’ve been told. Try to hold your head high. The world runs hot and cold!It’s hard to follow footprints in the shifting sand. Another thirsty rider behind the caravan’!(Song lyrics by ‘DON HENLEY ’ from the song ‘SHANGRI-LA’ from his Classic cd ‘THE END OF THE INNOCENCE ’)Hear ‘SHANGR
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Indianapolis Colts Cheerleader Ashley.‘Every day’s a new day. That’s what I’ve been told. Try to hold your head high. The world runs hot and cold! It’s hard to follow footprints in the shifting sand. Another thirsty rider behind the caravan’!(Song lyrics by ‘DON HENLEY’ from the song ‘SHANGRI-LA’ from his Classic cd ‘THE END OF THE INNOCENCE’) Hear ‘SHANGRI-LA’ at:….
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I've heard some songs written about 9/11 - bad (Loudon Wainwright, McCartney), ok (David Wilcox), schizo (Let's Roll - Neil Young - who would change his tune 5 years later).But I think the most prescient and eerie has to be some of the lyrics from Don Henley's "New York Minute". The first time I heard this again after 9/11 it gave me chills. Check out these excerpts:Harry got up, dressed all in...
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Philadelphia Eagles Cheerleaders Adrienne and Krystle.‘Every day’s a new day. That’s what I’ve been told. Try to hold your head high. The world runs hot and cold!It’s hard to follow footprints in the shifting sand. Another thirsty rider behind the caravan’!(Song lyrics by ‘DON HENLEY ’ from the song ‘SHANGRI-LA’ from his Classic cd ‘THE END OF THE INNOCENCE ’)Hear ‘SHANGR
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I've heard some songs written about 9/11 - bad (Loudon Wainwright, McCartney), ok (David Wilcox), schizo (Let's Roll - Neil Young - who would change his tune 5 years later).But I think the most prescient and eerie has to be some of the lyrics from Don Henley's "New York Minute". The first time I heard this again after 9/11 it gave me chills. Check out these excerpts:Harry got up, dressed all in...
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Indianapolis Colts Cheerleader Ashley.‘Every day’s a new day. That’s what I’ve been told. Try to hold your head high. The world runs hot and cold! It’s hard to follow footprints in the shifting sand. Another thirsty rider behind the caravan’!(Song lyrics by ‘DON HENLEY’ from the song ‘SHANGRI-LA’ from his Classic cd ‘THE END OF THE INNOCENCE’) Hear ‘SHANGRI-LA’ at:….
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this is the end of the innocence. One of the most beautiful songs ever written. Don gets a bad rap after he left the Eagles... but none of their songs could ever hit down in the heart like he could as a solo artist. His music is one of the best things I remember on the radio from my childhood.
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