11 Best Eagles Songs List: Big Hits & Dance Tracks For Your Wedding
Last Updated: June 20, 2023 | Written by Matthew Campbell (Editor of My Wedding Songs and wedding DJ)
The Eagles are considered one of the greatest rock bands of all time. We are not the only ones that think so too. The Eagles were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1998.
The Eagles started in 1971 and played together until 1980. The band then decided to take a break. A long break. The hiatus was for fourteen years. The Eagles reformed in 1994 and still play together today.
Their 2014 tour is called The History of the Eagles and played songs from the beginning, through the Hell Freezes Over album and also some of Joe Walsh’s legendary hits. Glenn Fry passed in January 2016 and the band will never be the same again.
Spotify Eagles Playlist
Best Eagles Songs List
#1 I Can’t Tell You Why – Eagles
Released in 1980 on the album The Long Run
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
Cause I love you
Nothing’s wrong as far as I can see
We make it harder than it has to be
And I can’t tell you why
I rank this song not only for its mass popularity but for what it means to the band. Timothy B. Schmit joined the band and the band wanted Timothy to be the lead singer on a song. This is that song that promoted Timothy as an Eagles band member and a music star.
#2 Hotel California – Eagles
Released in 1977 on the album Hotel California
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
Welcome to the Hotel California
Such a lovely place
Such a lovely face
#3 One of These Nights – Eagles
Released in 1975 on the album One of These Nights
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
I’ve been searching for the daughter of the devil himself
I’ve been searching for an angel in white
I’ve been waiting for a woman who’s a little of both
And I can feel her but she’s nowhere in sight
Next, read a list of Fleetwood Mac love songs and party tracks.
#4 Desperado – Eagles
Released in 1973 on the album Eagles
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
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
#5 The Best of My Love – Eagles
Released in 1974 on the album On The Border
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
Oh, sweet darlin’
You get the best of my love
#6 Take It Easy – Eagles
Released in 1972 on the album Eagles
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
We may lose, and we may win
Though we will never be here again
So open up, I’m climbin’ in
To take it easy
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#7 Peaceful Easy Feeling – Eagles
Released in 1972 on the album Eagles
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
I get this feelin’ I may know you
As a lover and a friend
#8 Take It To The Limit – Eagles
Released in 1975 on the album One Of These Nights
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
Speed on up, take it to the limit
Only live once, live it fast for a minute
#9 Seven Bridges Road – Eagles
Released in 1969 on the album Rock Salt and Nails
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
Now I have loved you like a baby
Like some lonesome child
And I have loved you in a tame way
And I have loved you wild
#10 Love Will Keep Us Alive – Eagles
Released in 1994 on the album Hell Freezes Over
The Eagles had many hits over the decades. This is the newest song but thought it deserved to be on this list as it brought the next generations into the love of Eagles music.
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
Now I’ve found you
There’s no more emptiness inside
When we’re hungry, love will keep us alive
Put on your headphones and play Journey party and love tracks.
Current Band Members:
- Glenn Frey – vocals, guitars, keyboard, harmonica
- Don Henley – vocals, drums, percussion, guitar
- Joe Walsh – guitars, vocals, keyboards
- Timothy B. Schmit – bass, vocals, guitars
Former Members:
- Bernie Leadon
- Randy Meisner
- Don Felder
Eagles Highest-Charting Singles
- #1 Best of My Love, 1974
- #1 One of These Nights, 1975
- #1 New Kid in Town, 1976
- #1 Hotel California, 1977
- #1 Heartache Tonight, 1979
- #2 Lyin’ Eyes, 1975
- #4 Take It to the Limit, 1975
- #8 The Long Run, 1979
- #8 I Can’t Tell You Why, 1980
- #9 Witchy Woman, 1972
Have a favorite Eagles song? Please share your song below in the comments!
About
DJ, Editor, Music Lover
Matthew (Matt) Campbell is the founder/editor of My Wedding Songs from his experience as a wedding DJ. He is the author of two wedding planners: ‘Wedding Songs Planner’ and ‘The Wedding Music Toolkit’. Matt is the host of the ‘Wedding Songs Podcast’. He shares music inspiration in his weekly newsletter the ‘Wedding MusicLetter’. His articles have been published on Rolling Stone, DJ Life Magazine, and DJ Times. Matt resides in the wedding capital of the world – Las Vegas.