Don Henley “Desperado” Live on the Howard Stern Show (2015)

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Don Henley recalled for Howard Stern how members of the London Philharmonic were actually playing chess behind him while he was trying to record his vocals for the Eagles hit “Desperado.”
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@jimk518 4 жыл бұрын

He's crazy. The original Desperado recording is perfect. It's enough to make you cry.

@Workinggirlhomestead 4 жыл бұрын

James Robert I so agree

@duanebalch8337 4 жыл бұрын

yeah, but i still cried. i'm always a pussy becuz of this song lol

@ronnietoots6797 4 жыл бұрын

both are beautiful

@shintaroheaxapple1234 4 жыл бұрын

absolutely!!

@wescollins2981 4 жыл бұрын

Damn near every single time I hear it

@davidbarlow431 4 жыл бұрын

Unquestionably one of the greatest songs ever written.

@sheldoncoopal5070 4 жыл бұрын

100%%

@nicholasaramirez885 4 жыл бұрын

Desperado, why don't you come to your senses? You been out ridin' fences for so long now Oh, you're a hard one But I know that you got your reasons These things that are pleasin' you Can hurt you somehow Don't you draw the queen of diamonds, boy She'll beat you if she's able You know the queen of hearts is always your best bet Now it seems to me, some fine things Have been laid upon your table But you only want the ones that you can't get Desperado, oh, you ain't gettin' no younger Your pain and your hunger, they're drivin' you home And freedom, oh freedom well, that's just some people talkin' Your prison is walking through this world all alone Don't your feet get cold in the winter time? The sky won't snow and the sun won't shine It's hard to tell the night time from the day You're losin' all your highs and lows Ain't it funny how the feeling goes away? Desperado, why don't you come to your senses? Come down from your fences, open the gate It may be rainin', but there's a rainbow above you You better let somebody love you Let somebody love you You better let somebody love you before it's too late

@stevescontriano860 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing. Lol

@davidmackay5529 3 жыл бұрын

Amen

@71252annie 3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely! This was played at a best friend's funeral. Hard to listen to at times. I miss him so much

@drudown615 3 жыл бұрын

I'm 32 years old now, my father used to play the eagles when I was a kid and I never paid attention to it. I started to get into a lot of trouble through my teenage years and 20s and later into my 20s I heard this again and srated to cry picturing my father looking at me. This song helped me see how selfish and jagged I was.. I will forever love this song because it helped me see what I was doing to meself!!

@mxplk 3 жыл бұрын

Good for you. Let the song, and your father's image, make you a better person.

@pineapple6543 3 жыл бұрын

Chills. Adds a whole new perspective to this song for me.

@Po1itica11yNcorrect 4 жыл бұрын

The Eagles were such a versatile band, playing anything from country (Tequila Sunrise) to hard driven rock (Life In The Fast Lane) to ballads (I Can't Tell You Why) to Christmas songs (Please Come Home For Christmas)....and make them all sound damn good. Their harmonizing was off the charts great!

@sully1865 4 жыл бұрын

Great point. There was something for everyone. I love how their songs just flow seamlessly.

@jeromyw8075 3 жыл бұрын

Shout out to Bernie Leadon's country influence on The Eagles.

@78fty95 3 жыл бұрын

You can thank Don Felder and Joe Walsh for the versatility. Mostly Felder! His melodies and fill-ins are still unmatched even today in my opinion and I’m 29 years old. Frey and Henley were the downfall of the band bc of their greed 🤷🏻‍♂️

@captcav767 3 жыл бұрын

New York Minute

@1974lionsfan 4 жыл бұрын

This song was played at my 21 yr old nephews funeral in 1998.. RIP Jason. I still miss you every day buddy❤😢

@jvk813 3 жыл бұрын

He was really feeling the song, noticed he was even crying towards the end of the song. No doubt one of the best vocals in the industry hands down.

@teejay3272 4 жыл бұрын

For a man that age to be able to hit those notes tells me he does a whole lot of vocal exercises. That's an instrument.

@dinopappous6639 4 жыл бұрын

What notes ? He's not singing Boston or Foreigner....Can we get real here.....? If Paul Carrack did this song it would blow Henley away....PLEASE....next....

@user-et8se3od1p 4 жыл бұрын

I saw Paul McCartney concert a few years back, and I was truly amazed by his ability to sing. He sang for 2 hours straight, not a single note off key. And the man was well into his 70's. These guys are unbelievable.

@maradacash7532 4 жыл бұрын

Looks like he's human after all, he is singing it in the key of F. The original was in G, a whole note higher. He still sounds amazing though.

@66Polarbear 4 жыл бұрын

it does sound beautiful---but truth be known, he has dropped the key two steps here from the original version. :)

@austinmull8515 3 жыл бұрын

I doubt he does exercises. I remember seeing an interview when he says it just comes naturally. Alot of musicians from those eras seem to say that.

@thorsden5562 4 жыл бұрын

This song is a masterpiece sung by a man whose voice is capable of delivering it like very few could. I've listened to the Eagles for over 45 years and was fortunate enough to see them in concert. They are an American treasure.

@yonyindio5492 4 жыл бұрын

Mr. Don Henley, if you EVER see this post. YOU were one of the most influential persons in the lives of thousands who sang their hearts out....God Bless You.

@kpatty9987 3 жыл бұрын

He still is.

@mitchbatten8281 4 жыл бұрын

Howard and Don chatting while we listen in, the piano starts playing and you are immediately swept off your feet and carried back to the seventies. Music has a powerful way of pulling up memories.

@mvdeehan 4 жыл бұрын

Voices change overtime, men get deeper and rougher but Don’s voice is still a pleasure to listen too. Love Howard Stern and his show. Thanks for bringing this to us!

@piteusx8440 4 жыл бұрын

I love Don's vocal on Desperado. It was raw.

@lsford777 4 жыл бұрын

He does Desperado a whole step lower than he did on the record. It was written and performed in G. This time it's in F major.

@chiefjack7 4 жыл бұрын

I saw them in concert in 2015 in Okc. I had concerns about them sounding as good as their recorded work from 40 years ago. I was blown away by how much better they sound live!

@radfourrunner8840 4 жыл бұрын

And thanks for giving Don a second chance :)

@sionetaulanga8973 3 жыл бұрын

Very few can sound like they can cry in tune. Don Henley is one who can and he does so with soul and a truthful vulnerability.

@scottsosss 3 жыл бұрын

Henley and the Eagles are always on point when performing. Their vocals are so good it sounds like your listening to their album.

@TorToroPorco 4 жыл бұрын

Those early videos of them performing live in front of BBC cameras are great. Looking very young, with long hair, beards and moustaches and dressed like they just got off a Greyhound bus. Amazing to think this song was written almost 50 years ago.

@andrewwaters6936 3 жыл бұрын

Its strange, I think the 26 year old Don Henley wouldn't like this version much either. He's a perfectionist with an incredible talent. One of my all time favorites.

@billybobhaystraw4067 3 жыл бұрын

His voice ages like fine wine...

@DCdc-rn8sz 2 ай бұрын

Don Henley is what I call a rock singer artist...His voice is just super fitted for slow rock songs...

@bobby_D 4 жыл бұрын

Man. It’s like history every time he played that song live. So crazy. It’s one of the top 10 songs of all time.

@P51 4 жыл бұрын

This man’s talent on vocals AND drums is unsurpassed.

@notadweeb1074 4 жыл бұрын

imagine singing while playing drums. Still the legend Don Henley

@billvill61 4 жыл бұрын

Singer/songwriter, yes! Drummer....meh. There are literally hundreds of drummers as good or better than Henley.

@ericlind6581 4 жыл бұрын

Only one better...Karen Carpenter.

@davidmaynard8106 3 жыл бұрын

Not exactly Buddy Rich on the toms, but got by with the other parts of the music package.

@wildchild2866 4 жыл бұрын

The only time I’ll watch anything on Howard stern....this man’s voice is pure gold.

@antfieldhouse6209 4 жыл бұрын

One of my dads favourite ever songs god rest him.

@rocknroll20024 3 жыл бұрын

Sorry about your loss my dad is in heaven too

@tatongt 2 жыл бұрын

I love Don Henley’s voice so much. He’s my favorite singer of all time. ❤️

@chrisl2285 4 жыл бұрын

He's still got it! One of the great vocalists of his time.

@boo-hf8xv 2 жыл бұрын

Don Henley is one of the greatest of this century.

@stratmad 3 жыл бұрын

Straight up one of the finest voices in rock.

@rediscoveringhistoryinc2020 4 жыл бұрын

My God! Don Henley is the definition of vocal and melodic perfection! I could listen to him sing constantly and never get tired of it. So soothing and beautiful! THIS is what music is all about!

@bbd8477 3 жыл бұрын

I always wonder what he must feel while singing this song - I want to believe that he closes his eyes and drifts back to the 70s and the great memories he must have. This song is absolutely timeless.

@rcdubya 3 жыл бұрын

I’m 70 years old and have been blessed to live through some of the best music. My two favorite groups of all times are the Beatles and the Eagles. And Desperado may be my all time favorite.

@blonvee399 4 жыл бұрын

The best of the best. Oh that voice..

@joshsimpson6856 3 жыл бұрын

When I was a kid, my cousin played this for me once. Not the record/cd, he played it on piano and sang it flawlessly. After that, every time he was playing any music shows, I had him play this song. He got me into music by introducing me to the Eagles, the Beatles, and many many other great bands among many different genres. He passed away a few years ago from a brain tumor at 41 years old. Between this song, and "My Hometown" by Bruce Springsteen, I don't know which one makes me think of him more. Bitter sweet memories. In the end, it is all we are left with, and all that we leave for our loved ones.

@macfonty 3 жыл бұрын

One of the most beautiful voices and one of the best written and most emotionally powerful songs of all time!!!

@michaelelliott1212 3 жыл бұрын

Henley could record it a thousand times and every take/cut would be great.

@stevenholden7858 3 жыл бұрын

Don the original version is a flawless masterpeice and so is this!!!!!!!!!!!!

@sharonsheridan164 4 жыл бұрын

This guy gives me goosebumps every time I hear him. I'm 40 and I've had the pleasure of listening to Don Henley all my life. Thanks for the memories ❤☘❤

@OldMexicanGamer 4 жыл бұрын

That was pretty darn good.

@highlander511 3 жыл бұрын

My daughters best friend saying that a cappella at my daughters funeral it was very moving and very brave of the young lady this is an all time classic and always will be thanks to Don and all the Eagles and all their hard work

@DavidCurtisBand 2 жыл бұрын

This is tuned an entire step down from the original for his aged voice. Sounds beautiful.

@resalm62 4 жыл бұрын

Don Henley is a perfectionist , the original was perfect, and he doesn't see it that way - thats poetry

@champmoish2678 3 жыл бұрын

Unbelievable. I wish i was born in the era where this music was the mainstream

@rcadenow7543 4 жыл бұрын

Don such a legend

@dinopappous6639 4 жыл бұрын

If you like self absorbed dousches....

@marlenebourgeois266 4 жыл бұрын

Oh wow! A private concert by Don Henley, outstanding. RIP Glenn Frey...you are missed.

@adrianlee3497 4 жыл бұрын

If that doesn't reach down into your heart! This is why I love Don Henley! :)

@ortiztino 3 жыл бұрын

the 270 thumbs down on this video are freaking crazy... this is beautiful

@marieryder178 4 жыл бұрын

I saw him singing this on stage during one of their tours he was dressed all in black no music not even a piano just his voice ...fabulous

@donnaj69 3 жыл бұрын

😳❤😲

@davidmaynard8106 3 жыл бұрын

You talk about standing the test of time. Both artist and piece. Good show, young man.

@donnajean9805 4 жыл бұрын

Henley is my all-time favorite voice/ artist. He is just as enthralling as he was in the 70's.

@bonitajordan6825 3 жыл бұрын

Oh Don. The original version still breaks my heart bringing me to tears after all these years.

@PaulJohnson257 3 жыл бұрын

Here we are in 2021 this song will never age, just awesome what a talent

@rasalghul9331 3 жыл бұрын

J. D. Souther may have said it best: “Don Henley could sing anything he wrapped his voice around. That insanely beautiful voice, like 400-grain sandpaper, rough but fine, is incredible to hear.”

@BriarHood 3 жыл бұрын

The Eagles must be my favorite band. So many of their songs have impacted me in serious ways. I couldn't express the knowledge I've gained just from listening.

@hansuyttewaal3075 2 жыл бұрын

Without question ,one of my all time favorite songs!!

@ronfreeman5857 4 жыл бұрын

This man is one of the all time greats of American music (rip G.F) vocals and instrumental and the Eagles would have to be one of the greatest bands...

@Therealxtibus 4 жыл бұрын

This song always make me cry

@jeddolsen5938 4 жыл бұрын

Xtibus Me2

@markspence3295 3 жыл бұрын

A beautiful song, always brings a tear to my eye.

@43Marjorie 3 жыл бұрын

I was with a Mr. Desperado for 22 years. This song always gives me a lump in my throat. Thanks, Don for sharing it once more.

@davelamore6309 3 жыл бұрын

@gospeltruthtv 4 жыл бұрын

I can’t imagine opening my mouth & having that voice come out! I would be crying in the shower.

@your_huge_ego_bores_me 4 жыл бұрын

Spectacular. Howard really brings out the best in people, nobody screwing around on these.

@epi2045 3 жыл бұрын

Anyone tear up? Beautiful song.

@michelle88960 3 жыл бұрын

You've still got it Mr Henley. I love your voice. You see so many older musicians singing their old hits and they just can't hit the notes, or they change the key. But Mr Henley you sound just as good, if not better, as you did 40 odd years ago.

@rickgarcia8481 4 жыл бұрын

I use to do security years ago... I worked a concert with Don Henley and he had Katrina and the waves open for him... Would have been early to mid 80s...I was blown away how good Don Henleys voice was... At that time I had no idea he was that good... I worked alot of concerts and live he was one of the few performers that sounded as good or better live than on album...

@als2797 3 жыл бұрын

Everything I hear the Eagles it stirs up deep emotions in me. 1974 on vacation, driving and wearing out our Eagles cassette. Years have changed much in my life, but I still have those great memories. Thank you

@brettv144 3 жыл бұрын

Quit your lying! You are not impressing anybody

@dianeboyer1881 4 жыл бұрын

What a talented group of musicians!! So glad I was lucky enough to see the entire band a bunch of years ago!they did not disappoint! RIP Glenn Frye!

@Noosic 3 жыл бұрын

He says thanks Diane "Boyre"

@davelamore6309 3 жыл бұрын

@douglusk1627 3 жыл бұрын

thank you Don, you are one of the all-time greats...

@richaddulieu1967 3 жыл бұрын

You did it so right first time musicians so critical of them selves blown away by by both versions

@elizabethcox4695 4 жыл бұрын

Oh how I love Don Henley absolutely.

@CrystalTwinStar 4 жыл бұрын

There are no words for how perfect this was! I am so grateful. The only thing that could have made it better is if Howard would have waited a dew seconds after it ended before he talked . Or better yet they could have ended the video before Howard talked lol

@karenhardie1132 4 жыл бұрын

One of my favorite songs. Great job.

@3408kid 3 жыл бұрын

one of the greatest songs and greatest voices ever

@tyee4u 4 жыл бұрын

Absolutely nailed it !

@SunilKumar-re7hz 3 жыл бұрын

Hay Don, You are amazing.

@lynn8691 4 жыл бұрын

OH WOW.... Still have that beautiful voice that made so many fall in love. Very soulful song and voice. Hats off to you Mr. Henley. Bravo!! 😍👍🏻✌🏻❤️

@jermis3762 3 жыл бұрын

Desperado is an amazing song

@ChristineLinge 4 жыл бұрын

That just made my day!! Absolutely love Don Henley. And what a fantastic interview, band, backing singers and studio set up! Thanks for sharing this.

@davelamore6309 3 жыл бұрын

Hello

@mas33782 4 жыл бұрын

Recently saved my Dad’s vinyl from storage; vinyl is 4x the audio quality of cd.. He did NOT flub the vocal. Desperado’s original vinyl version is the best recorded version of the song left due to the destruction of analog audio. If you know where’s there’s vinyl in a basement somewhere, save it, listen to it, it will blow your mind!

@butterytee 4 жыл бұрын

Voinyl boff

@jorgelinares9157 4 жыл бұрын

Adam you are totally right i was born in early 70's and i used to play This great stuff and I'm still playing it to day great memories thanks for reminding me this. God bless you EAGLES FOR EVER

@johnotto4931 4 жыл бұрын

Albert Menendez if you know what he means

@galberts 3 жыл бұрын

Vinyl is 4x the audio quality of cd 😂. Lol

@geyna87 3 жыл бұрын

Desperado is such a timeless classic. So is Don Henley and his 68 year (2015) old unmistakable and unmatched voice. He's still feeling it. And he makes me feel it too - after more than 40 years. Just great. 😍

@artpetty1591 4 жыл бұрын

One of the very best voices of all time! Cannot beat Don.

@laurawilliams5363 3 жыл бұрын

It sounds just as awesome as the recording. This group is a one of kind and more than incredible. I have loved ever since they started as a group. Their songs are timeless.

@scorpjitsu 4 жыл бұрын

The sound engineer on this show needs a raise

@user-wn2ll6uw2d 4 жыл бұрын

Don Henry is full of wisdom and exudes a unique charm, I really like him. Many listeners in Taiwan are fans of Tang Henry.

@123jozef 4 жыл бұрын

Uhhmmm.. "Henley" ~ you're welcome

@zuxten5174 4 жыл бұрын

詹惠敏 u mean Don Henley?

@BoobooKitty77 3 жыл бұрын

Wowsers! What a beautiful voice....what a pro!!!

@victordelacruz9802 2 жыл бұрын

As perfect as the first one if u are still singing it at 80 or 90 years old it will sound to me as perfect as the first one thank u don henley for that beautiful song

@sherlynn7211 3 жыл бұрын

Classic perfection

@perryarrington8446 3 жыл бұрын

To me, the most introspective line in any song these ears have ever heard. "Don't your feet get cold in the wintertime, the sky won't snow and the sun won't shine, it's hard to tell the night time from the day". What a beautiful yet hauntingly true set of words which describe the good and the bad times of merely being a human being and living our lives. Don is a homeboy to me, he grew up not 20 miles from where I sit here in Texarkana, AR. Don grew up in Linden, TX. Just a little jaunt down Hwy 59.

@rainman3269 4 жыл бұрын

Ya did it nice and right first time around brother ..... This .. not bad and thanks for the memories that come flooding back brother ... 😎😎😎

@krr711 4 жыл бұрын

Wow! Howard, you get a lot of credit for only accepting perfection. You nailed it, Don!

@gavinswanson666 4 жыл бұрын

I need to know why there is 121 thumbs down ??? I think that making a thumb down should have a mandatory reason behind it. Love ya from Australia.

@scottishhighlander1 3 жыл бұрын

One of my favorite songs of all time!

@arunphillips6977 3 жыл бұрын

Is Don kidding, he sounds perfect on the studio album version. It's easily my 2nd or 3rd fav Eagles song

@davidreynolds1921 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the songs and sounds of my life. How can you not be taken back to to days gone by when you here the Eagles. Thank you for your sacrifices