The Eagles - Very Best of Eagles - COMPACT DISCS [CD]

Certified Multi-Platinum (2 times) by the RIAA. (3/01)

Two CD set containing both volumes of the best-selling Greatest Hits collections from the rock legends. Their Greatest Hits (1971-1975) was released in 1976. The album contains a selection of songs from The Eagles' first four albums released in the period from The Eagles' formation in 1971 up to 1975. It is the best-selling album of the 20th century in the United States. Eagles Greatest Hits, Vol. 2 features many of their biggest hits not on Their Greatest Hits (1971-1975), including InchHotel California,Inch their signature song. The compilation features eight combined tracks from Hotel California and The Long Run. Also included is InchAfter the Thrill Is Gone,Inch an album track from One of These Nights. InchSeven Bridges Road,Inch the single from 1980's Eagles Live, rounds out the album, which has sold over 11 million copies in the U.S. since it's .

2008 'vinyl replica' edition of this best-selling two CD set. With a career spanning over four decades The Eagles are among the most successful Rock 'N' Roll acts of all time. The original Eagles compilation, Their Greatest Hits 1971-1975, remains one of the best-selling records of all time and this updated two CD collection contains all the same hallmarks that made it so successful, with some welcome surprises. The staple recordings remain, with 'Hotel California' the most immediately recognizable, as well as hits like 'Lyin' Eyes' and 'New Kid in Town'. Also included is their single 'Hole in the World', written as a response to the 9/11 terrorist attacks. Like many of The Eagles' songs, the difficult and confrontational subject matter is softened by their trademark vocal harmonies.