1) The Eagles UK (UK band) (1958—1964 Bristol, England)
2) The Eagles (R&B vocal group)
Very confusing this way with 3 groups with the same names !
1) The Eagles were a British music quartet active from 1958 through the mid 1960s. Formed in 1958, at the Eagles House Club in Bristol, Somerset.
Led by lead guitarist Terry Clarke (born Terence Clarke, in 1947, in Reading, Berkshire), who used a homebuilt custom instrument, the group included drummer Rod Meacham (born Roderick Meacham, 25 March 1943, in Bristol, Somerset died 21 March 2002, in Bristol), bassist Michael Brice, and Johnny Payne on rhythm guitar. Playing primarily instrumental rock, they began their career in Bristol playing local venues such as dance halls.
They were launched into the world of professional music in 1962 upon being noticed by composer Ron Grainer, probably best remembered for his theme to Doctor Who. Grainer was interested in The Eagles for a film project he was working on, Some People, about a fictional Bristol band not unlike themselves. The Eagles contributed to the Some People soundtrack, and became Grainer's protégés, recording new versions of some of his film score work like the theme of the Maigret television series. The Some People soundtrack reached #2 on the EP charts, and remained on the charts for a stay of 21 weeks.
The Eagles were awarded the Duke of Edinburgh Trophy for their work on the film, and soon after were signed to Pye Records, at the time among the top three labels in Britain. After releasing the singles "Bristol Express" and "Exodus", The Eagles embarked on a major tour of England along with more established acts Del Shannon, Stevie Wonder, Johnny Tillotson, and Dionne Warwick.
The tour world lasted much of 1963, during which their debut album, Smash Hits From The Eagles was released in the UK and the United States. The following year brought their most successful single and the one for which they are best remembered today, a vocal rendition of "Wishin' And Hopin'" backed with "Write Me A Letter". Unfortunately, 1964 also brought a pair of tragedies which ultimately led to the end of the group
2) The Eagles were a 1950s rhythm and blues vocal group from the Washington, D.C. area. They recorded the original version of "Trying to Get To You" (Rose Marie McCoy - Charles Singleton), better known through the versions by Elvis Presley (one of his Sun recordings) and The Animals (as "Trying To Get You"), among others.
The Eagles released "Trying to Get To You" on Mercury Records in 1954, the year before Elvis Presley's version was recorded. Presley's vocal delivery appears to be influenced by that of The Eagles' lead singer, but Scotty Moore's guitar solo on the Presley recording replaces a saxophone solo heard on the original.
The Eagles had two further releases on Mercury, "Such A Fool"/"Don't You Wanna Be Mine" and "I Told Myself"/"What A Crazy Feeling". An Eagles anthology LP released c.1989 by German reissue label Bear Family, Trying To Get To You, included three additional tracks.
Dance On
The Eagles Lyrics
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She bows her head and lifts her hands
Her hips begin to circle slowly
Her eyes have closed; her face is holy
She holds the whole world in trance
I love to watch a woman dance
Yeah, I love to watch a woman dance
They take her a million miles away
'Cause to dream, sometimes, is the only way
To go places you can't get to any other way
Our eyes connect; she takes my hand
I love to watch a woman dance
Yeah, I love to watch a woman dance
I feel my heart beating, and I wonder
Will it ever satisfy my longing?
I'm gonna hold on to you for as long as I can
For who knows, this dance may be our only dance
So we danced together, close and slow
So slow we're almost standing still
Her warm breath against my neck
Slowly breaking down my will
The room spins so I can barely stand
The song ends; then, she lets go of my hand
There's so much I don't understand
But I love to watch a woman dance
Yeah, I love to watch a woman dance
The Eagles’ song Dance On is a tribute to the beauty of watching a woman dance, and the overwhelming emotions it can stir up in a person. The first verse describes the mesmerizing effect a woman’s dancing can have, with the circular movement of her hips and closed eyes making her seem almost holy. The second verse describes the woman’s preference for slow love songs, which take her away to a different place and perhaps allow her to dream of a lost love. The chorus repeats the singer’s love for watching a woman dance, while the bridge expresses the singer’s longing and desire to hold onto the moment for as long as possible.
The lyrics can be interpreted in different ways, depending on the listener’s perspective. The repeated phrase “I love to watch a woman dance” can be seen as objectifying or even creepy, but it can also be viewed as a celebration of the beauty of the human body in motion. The line “Her face is holy” suggests a spiritual aspect to the act of dancing, and the imagery of the dancers being “almost standing still” reinforces the idea of the dancers being in a kind of transcendent state.
Overall, Dance On is a song about the power of music and dance to stir up deep emotions and connections between people. It is a celebration of the beauty and mystery of the human experience.
Line by Line Meaning
I love to watch a woman dance
The singer enjoys observing the grace and beauty of women dancing
She bows her head and lifts her hands
The woman the singer is watching shows reverence and exaltation while dancing
Her hips begin to circle slowly
The woman's movements are measured and focused
Her eyes have closed; her face is holy
The woman's expression is solemn and devout
She holds the whole world in trance
The woman's beauty is captivating and perturbs the artist
Yeah, I love to watch a woman dance
The singer takes pleasure in observing female dancing
She likes the slow songs of love lost
The woman prefers musical compositions about unrequited love
They take her a million miles away
The music transports the woman to a place far from the present moment
'Cause to dream, sometimes, is the only way
Imagining a better reality is the only escape from the current sorrows
To go places you can't get to any other way
Fantasizing can offer access to places and situations that aren't achievable
Our eyes connect; she takes my hand
The woman the singer is watching takes the singer's hand, sharing a moment of intimacy
I love to watch a woman dance
The artist reiterates their appreciation of female dancing
Yeah, I love to watch a woman dance
The singer restates their fondness for watching women dance
I feel my heart beating, and I wonder
The singer notices their heart racing and feels uncertain about the future
Will it ever satisfy my longing?
The singer ponders whether their desires will ever be satiated
I'm gonna hold on to you for as long as I can
The artist decides to cling to the woman, hoping to prolong their moment together
For who knows, this dance may be our only dance
The artist acknowledges that this singular experience of dancing with the woman might never occur again
So we danced together, close and slow
The singer and the woman dance in an intimate and relaxed manner
So slow we're almost standing still
Their movements slow down to a point where it's close to stopping
Her warm breath against my neck
The woman's breath touches the artist's neck, increasing their ardor
Slowly breaking down my will
The artist is being weakened by the woman's irresistible appeal and charm
The room spins so I can barely stand
The artist feels disoriented and lightheaded, almost about to collapse
The song ends; then, she lets go of my hand
The woman release the singer's hand, and the song comes to an end, ending their moment together
There's so much I don't understand
The artist feels bewildered and ambiguous about their emotions
But I love to watch a woman dance
Despite their confusion, the singer still relishes looking at the captivating beauty of female dancing
Yeah, I love to watch a woman dance
The singer reiterates his affection for watching women dance
Contributed by Daniel B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Marquise Cornish
Lowkey the best year in Eagles history. The vibes were IMMACULATE
Nick Barrie
I’m a Bears fan but I died of laughter after seeing this 😂😂😂
0westdude
That has to be one of the best celebrations ever
TCoyne193
Agreed!
Konnor, Rock Konnoisseur
0westdude that’s because “it’s electric!”
TCoyne193
BroncosBailey ‘99 “boogie woogie woogie”
Just-Ice20
As a Bears fan, I admit that celebration was smooth
TheBattProductions
Man Jenkins can really drop it down
DevilHydra Productions
Man, this Eagles team was so much fun to watch...
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