Eagles & soundtrack of life

 I look back on life as I age. I think of people who have influenced me. Moments when i wonder what would have happened if only i had done this instead of that. But some things are worth sharing and some things only me and God knows and i ain't talking. 

But i was watching a YouTube video today about the Eagles. I'm Southern. I love Southern Rock and Willie Nelson. But when it comes to music the Eagles wrote the soundtrack of my life. 

I have an odd relationship with music. I grew up with it. My mother constantly sang country music and my stepdad played an old Martin guitar. I still remember the first time i pulled my guitar out and played with him. They were divorced and we didn't really have a relationship. But i went by to show him i played.

He was dating a lady and she wasn't crazy about a stepson dropping by. I said i'd leave. He said no way. She was just leaving anyway and he'd see her later. 

We played a long time. I showed him some Charlie Daniels and some Skynard and he showed me some Randy Travis and of course Hank Williams. 

He never did remarry. Just carried that torch for my mother until he passed. There's a George Jones song in there somewhere.

Anyway i was saying. I love music but i don't constantly listen to it. I have moods. I remember reading a Tina Turner interview once. The writer was admiring her peaceful home after her years of turmoil. He asked if she blasted music all day. She said no. I have my moments but i love my peace and silence. I think Tina Turner became a Buddhist.

While i'm not any kind of label. I do admire the meditative discipline of Buddhism. But back to my thoughts on the Eagles. 

I remember when Glen Frey passed. Not the date just the news. Someone once asked which celebrity death affected you most. I said none of them. I can't remember the last time a celebrity called me up to see how i felt about my loved ones passing.

But Glen Frey was a big part of my youth. I listened to his music and felt his songs.

I wanted to do a blog and name some of the Eagles hits that helped get me through some of my misspent youth.

5. "Good Day in Hell." Ah Stevie. Your little teenage self thought you knew hell. Bless my little heart. I didn't! But this song certainly provided me with the beat and lyrics that expressed my young angst.

4. "Witchy Woman." She can rock you in the night 'till your skin turn red." Personal memories of beer soaked nights and the occasional toke.

3. "Life in the Fast Lane." I thought it must be fun to be a rock star and be driving with a good looking girl. Since i don't have the girl Pass me that Pony Miller.

2. "Lyin Eyes." I remember a friend from back in the 70's telling me "it's like the Eagles read your mind."

1. " Take it to the Limit." Loved the way Randy Meisner hit those notes. I'm afraid i wasn't as cool or brave as my music heros and their lyrics. But i could dream and in the moment while the music was playing i was taking it to the limit.

I just wanted to take a walk down memory lane tonight. 

Peace!