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This was an album I listened to a lot when it was first released. Really liked this era of Country music artists. Unfortunately, it has not been released on iTunes, but I'm so glad there are still CD versions still available!
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Love the Eagles. And I know this was instrumental (see what I did there?) in getting The Eagles back together. But, it was just a lackluster collection of really great artists paying tribute to a top shelf band. But how can you cover The Eagles, when you're comparing them to, well, The Eagles. It's a good collection, and certainly worth a listen. But I wouldn't look at it as a replacement for the real thing.
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Great album. Would highly recommend this to Eagles fans and fans of the country music scene from the 1990's. It is interesting to hear the original Eagles songs done in a country style. I recently read Don Felder's book and can really appreciate his guitar contributions to the group after having heard the country guitar versions of the early songs. Travis Tritt's version of "Take It Easy" is every bit as good, if not better, than the original. I bought the product because I am a fan of the Eagles' music and wanted to hear the original songs in a new light. I like every songs on the album and would highly recommend it to others. This album is the best one I've bought so far this year.
Yhere is no doubt that the California band the Eagles have remained among the most celebrated of all music groups. Throughout the 70s and into the early 80s, they successfully created a fine series of musical masterpieces. Although fully accepted by the rock world, they have always retained a bit of a Country feel. So, in 1993, a brilliant tribute CD was released featuring 13 of their best-known songs, performed by a star-studded line-up of some of Country music's brightest performers. The result is a classic release. Travis Tritt kicks off with a high-spirited rendition of "Take It Easy" (he even had the Eagles appear with him in the subsequent music video for this song); Little Texas easily handles "Peaceful Easy Feeling"; Clint Black shines on "Desperado"; John Anderson gives a gut busting version of "Heartache Tonight"; Alan Jackson turns in a remarkable performance of "Tequila Sunrise"; Suzy Bogguss has fine moments with "Take It To The Limit"; Vince Gill's high-tenor voice is perfectly suited for "I Can't Tell You Why"; Diamond Rio is superb with "Lyin' Eyes"; Trisha Yearwood delivers a strong vocal on "New Kid In Town"; Billy Dean's version of "Saturday Night" is one of the stand-out highlights of this CD; Tanya Tucker kicks things into high gear with "Already Gone"; Brooks And Dunn have a fine showcase with "Best Of My Love"; there is absolutely nothing sad about Lorrie Morgan's variation of "The Sad Cafe". While these songs are the perfect compliment as a fitting tribute to the Eagles, the CD would have been just as good if it would have included "Seven Bridges Road", which could have easily been performed by the entire line-up. Imagine those harmonies. Altogether, this a must-have for all fans of the Eagles and Country music.Read full review
Rarely, does an album of covers/remakes ever come close to sounding as good as the original songs.... but "Common Thread" is the exception. Without trying to sound exactly like the recordings, the major country music stars of the 90's combine their signature sounds with the signature songs of the Eagles. Not all of the songs on Common Thread are "home runs", but Little Texas (Peaceful Easy Feeling), Alan Jackson (Tequila Sunrise), and Brooks and Dunn (Best of My Love) are high quality covers, that even die hard Eagles fans would enjoy. It is hands down, the best tribute CD that I own. Yup. If you like the country sounding side of the Eagles, you will definitely like this CD. It stands up.
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