Don Henley (born Donald Hugh Henley in Gilmer, Texas, USA on 22 July 1947) … Read Full Bio ↴Don Henley (born Donald Hugh Henley in Gilmer, Texas, USA on 22 July 1947) is a drummer, singer, and songwriter with the band Eagles. Since the 80s, he has had a successful solo career with the albums: I Can't Stand Still, Building The Perfect Beast, The End of Innocence and Inside Job and he has played a founding role in several causes. His most well known songs are the hit songs The Boys of Summer ,All She Wants to Do Is Dance , Dirty Laundry, and The End Of The Innocence
In 1970, he moved to Los Angeles to record an album with his early band, Shiloh. Shiloh's album was produced by fellow Texan Kenny Rogers. Shortly thereafter, Henley met Glenn Frey. They both became members of Linda Ronstadt's backup band. Touring with her was the catalyst for forming the group. As a result, two months later they, along with Bernie Leadon and Randy Meisner, became their own act, Eagles.
Henley's music is often social commentary. One of his more famous songs is "Dirty Laundry" (from his I Can't Stand Still album, released in 1982). Its origins date back to 1980, when Henley was put on probation for possession of a narcotic and fined for contributing to the delinquency of a minor. The ensuing media circus and on-air pundits claiming that his career was over led to the writing of the song, which continues to be an indictment against the broadcast news media. Similarly, "Johhny Can't Read" (also from the Can't Stand Still album), continues to resound as a commentary on the educational system.
In 1970, he moved to Los Angeles to record an album with his early band, Shiloh. Shiloh's album was produced by fellow Texan Kenny Rogers. Shortly thereafter, Henley met Glenn Frey. They both became members of Linda Ronstadt's backup band. Touring with her was the catalyst for forming the group. As a result, two months later they, along with Bernie Leadon and Randy Meisner, became their own act, Eagles.
Henley's music is often social commentary. One of his more famous songs is "Dirty Laundry" (from his I Can't Stand Still album, released in 1982). Its origins date back to 1980, when Henley was put on probation for possession of a narcotic and fined for contributing to the delinquency of a minor. The ensuing media circus and on-air pundits claiming that his career was over led to the writing of the song, which continues to be an indictment against the broadcast news media. Similarly, "Johhny Can't Read" (also from the Can't Stand Still album), continues to resound as a commentary on the educational system.
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Don Henley Lyrics
All She Wants To Do Is Dance They're pickin' up the prisoners And puttin 'em in a pen And…
Dirty Laundry I make my living off the evening news Just give me…
Everybody Knows Everybody knows that the dice are loaded Everybody rolls wit…
Everything Is Different Now I hate to tell you this, but I'm very, very…
For My Wedding For my wedding, I will dress in black And never again…
I Will Not Go Quietly Woke up with a heavy head And I thought about leavin'…
New York Minute Harry got up Dressed all in black Went down to the station A…
Not Enough Love In The World Sometimes I wonder where it is love goes I don't know…
Sunset Grill Let's go down to the Sunset Grill We can watch the…
Taking You Home I had a good life Before you came I had my friends…
The Boys Of Summer Nobody on the road Nobody on the beach I feel it in…
The End Of The Innocence Remember when the days were long And rolled beneath a deep…
The Heart Of The Matter I got the call today, I didn't want to hear But…
The Last Worthless Evening I know you broke up with him And your heart's still…
William Shynne
on You're Not Drinking Enough
There isn't a man alive who can't relate to this song.