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The Eagles -Tulsa BOK Center Father’s Day Concert 6/17/18

OKPrincess — Mon, 18 Jun 2018 11:22:25 GMT

DH and I went to see The Eagles last night in Tulsa.

The Eagles formed in 1971 the same time I was in my senior year of high school. They have gone through some changes in personnel through the years but you couldn’t tell it.

Joe Walsh, Don Henley, Timothy Schmidt, Deacon Frey (Glenn Frey’s son), and Vince Gill. Can you believe Joe is 70? Vince Gill and Deacon Frey sang songs formerly sung by Glenn Frey, died 2016.

Vince Gill, an Okie, led the group in singing “Living on Tulsa Time” a tribute to the late JJ Cale. Awesome .

I was star struck by Joe Walsh’s awesome, amazing guitar playing. Played songs from days with The James Gang.

Of course we waited all night for “Hotel California” and lastly, “Desperado” by Don Henley.

If you get an opportunity to see The Eagles, please do. The lineup is amazing.

Re: The Eagles -Tulsa BOK Center Father’s Day Concert 6/17/18

Oznell — Mon, 18 Jun 2018 11:37:17 GMT

What a fabulous concert, @OKPrincess. I would definitely wait all night for "Hotel California" too-- a magical, evocative song...

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Shogirl — Mon, 18 Jun 2018 11:57:23 GMT

So glad you had such a great time at the concert, @OKPrincess! I live in the Tulsa area and my husband is kicking himself for not going to this concert. His good friend went so I'm sure he will hear all about it today. I tried to get tickets but they were too expensive for us, unfortunately.

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SilleeMee — Mon, 18 Jun 2018 12:07:34 GMT

That must have been a great concert! @OKPrincess Back in the '80s I was in a very small bar located in Aspen, Colorado. This bar was so small, probably seated around fifty people or so. There was a local guy singing Take it Easy. He was sitting on a small stool in one corner of the bar when four guys walked up to him and politely asked if they could sing along with him. The guy at the mike was happy to have them join in then suddenly I realized who those four guys were! Needless to say I had the best Eagles concert seats EVER!

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akaburtonfan — Mon, 18 Jun 2018 12:32:05 GMT

How wonderful that you got to see them. I've read reviews of the new configuration of the band and they seem to be pretty positive. I'm hoping they'll come out with a concert DVD or better yet a new album.

Seeing the Eagles was a dream of mine - one I thought would never come true. Thankfully I was able to see them during the last tour with Glenn Frey. They were amazing.

I'm glad I went when I did because I'm afraid that their ticket prices are a bit too steep now.

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ZoetheCat — Mon, 18 Jun 2018 12:48:54 GMT

I saw The Eagles about 10 years ago in Boston. We had great seats, but the tickets were very expensive and I remember going back and forth about whether it would be worth it. I can tell you that had we paid triple the price it still would have been worth every penny. That show was amazing. There was no warmup act. It was just The Eagles. Their voices were amazing. And they were not young men, even 10 years ago. What a great night. Pre concert dinner in Boston’s North End followed by a magnificent show.

My friend is going to see them next month. I told her she’s in for a real treat.

Re: The Eagles -Tulsa BOK Center Father’s Day Concert 6/17/18

OKPrincess — Mon, 18 Jun 2018 13:01:38 GMT

@Shogirl wrote:
So glad you had such a great time at the concert, @OKPrincess! I live in the Tulsa area and my husband is kicking himself for not going to this concert. His good friend went so I'm sure he will hear all about it today. I tried to get tickets but they were too expensive for us, unfortunately.

You know they opened the BOK 10 yrs ago and I’ve been kicking myself ever since. We had some obstruction because of the stage wires, ropes, etc. so our tickets were $100/each but well worth it. We sat on the side of Vince Gill who I’ve seen before and dearly love.

My deciding factor to go was because of Vince. What an awesome voice and a good man too. And being married to Amy Grant doesn’t hurt either.

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OKPrincess — Mon, 18 Jun 2018 13:03:39 GMT

@SilleeMee wrote:
That must have been a great concert! @OKPrincess Back in the '80s I was in a very small bar located in Aspen, Colorado. This bar was so small, probably seated around fifty people or so. There was a local guy singing Take it Easy. He was sitting on a small stool in one corner of the bar when four guys walked up to him and politely asked if they could sing along with him. The guy at the mike was happy to have them join in then suddenly I realized who those four guys were! Needless to say I had the best Eagles concert seats EVER!

That’s awesome to see an iconic group unfold before your eyes. I’m happy too.

Re: The Eagles -Tulsa BOK Center Father’s Day Concert 6/17/18

OKPrincess — Mon, 18 Jun 2018 13:06:05 GMT

@akaburtonfan wrote:
How wonderful that you got to see them. I've read reviews of the new configuration of the band and they seem to be pretty positive. I'm hoping they'll come out with a concert DVD or better yet a new album.

Seeing the Eagles was a dream of mine - one I thought would never come true. Thankfully I was able to see them during the last tour with Glenn Frey. They were amazing.
I'm glad I went when I did because I'm afraid that their ticket prices are a bit too steep now.

Glenn Frey’s son did an awesome job along with Vince. They played a great tribute to Glenn.

Re: The Eagles -Tulsa BOK Center Father’s Day Concert 6/17/18

OKPrincess — Mon, 18 Jun 2018 13:07:44 GMT

@ZoetheCat wrote:
I saw The Eagles about 10 years ago in Boston. We had great seats, but the tickets were very expensive and I remember going back and forth about whether it would be worth it. I can tell you that had we paid triple the price it still would have been worth every penny. That show was amazing. There was no warmup act. It was just The Eagles. Their voices were amazing. And they were not young men, even 10 years ago. What a great night. Pre concert dinner in Boston’s North End followed by a magnificent show.

My friend is going to see them next month. I told her she’s in for a real treat.

Your friend is in for a ride. Tell her to brush up on Joe Walsh songs.

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redwingsgal — Mon, 18 Jun 2018 15:30:49 GMT

@OKPrincess, my boss went last night also !!! She cannot stop raving about the show and I was unaware that Glen's son was taking his Dad's place.

When I was in Hawaii on my Senior trip, we all were on the balcony singing "Hotel California" (1977) Good times

Re: The Eagles -Tulsa BOK Center Father’s Day Concert 6/17/18

OKPrincess — Mon, 18 Jun 2018 15:40:16 GMT

@redwingsgal wrote:
@OKPrincess, my boss went last night also !!! She cannot stop raving about the show and I was unaware that Glen's son was taking his Dad's place.
When I was in Hawaii on my Senior trip, we all were on the balcony singing "Hotel California" (1977) Good times

Lol singing that song in Hawaii.

Our fellow Okie Vince in the house plus Deacon Frey and then Joe Walsh putting on his performance! We can’t stop talking either. Yes last night was special.

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deb5555 — Mon, 18 Jun 2018 15:51:47 GMT

Just wanted to add there is also an excellent netflix documentary on The Eagles.

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Montana — Mon, 18 Jun 2018 16:23:37 GMT

I don’t know what planet I was living on, but for a long time I knew nothing about the Eagles. I liked the Eagles’ songs I heard on the radio but never knew any of their names. Was never interested.

Then I happened to be watching the PBS special “When Hell Freezes Over”. This casually dressed band came onstage and the audience was applauding. To me, they seemed slightly nervous but happy. And then they started to sing. Oh! I thought: these are the guys who sing all those songs I like.

Til that moment, I had never heard of or read anything about Don Henley, Glenn Frey, Joe Walsh, Timothy B. Schmit or Don Felder. Years later, I still can’t believe it.

So I started researching the band and found out why this reunion concert was such a big deal. So much drama! Like a soap opera.

Amazing that this band is still going strong. I would love to see them in person.

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chickenbutt — Mon, 18 Jun 2018 17:40:14 GMT

We went to an Eagles concert a while back, before Glenn Frey died, and it was the best concert ever!

I also didn't really know how great they were and when my husband had gotten tix, because he really wanted to go, asked me if I wanted to go I was kind of 'eh, ok'. I'm glad I didn't mess that up and not go!

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LTT1 — Mon, 18 Jun 2018 20:02:58 GMT

@SilleeMee @OKPrincess @chickenbutt @ Montana @deb5555 @redwingsgal

@Everybody in the world but ME!

The Eagles and their music defined my life!

Growing upin a small, rural town, music was out of reach (mostly). When I got to college (1970 I know I’m old) those sounds wafted thru my living place and created a “hotel that I never wanted to leave” (MY very own “Hotel California!”

WOW! I could not afford concert tickets and hardly even could spend money on albums.

I cannot imagine the excitement of seeing them up close and in person...what a miracle, I’m happy for you @SilleeMee!

Thanks everyone for sharing! It is so great to know Frey’s son is carrying on!

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nekodaisy — Mon, 18 Jun 2018 20:06:20 GMT

I also saw them in Atlanta before Glenn passed away. What an amazing concert.

No cell phones were allowed and everyone had to stay in their seats till maybe the last 2 songs. The ushers kept on it too.

Only down fall was it was not like your reall loud concerts so the drunk people behind us sang real loud, complained that they could not stand and proceded to beat there poster on the back of my husbands seat and once on his head. We finally complained and after that they were good.

One of my favorite groups and also Glenn's songs are some of my all time favorites. Glad you got to see them and had an awesome time.

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chickenbutt — Mon, 18 Jun 2018 20:20:51 GMT

@LTT1 wrote:
@SilleeMee @OKPrincess @chickenbutt @ Montana @deb5555 @redwingsgal

@Everybody in the world but ME!

The Eagles and their music defined my life!
Growing upin a small, rural town, music was out of reach (mostly). When I got to college (1970 I know I’m old) those sounds wafted thru my living place and created a “hotel that I never wanted to leave” (MY very own “Hotel California!”
WOW! I could not afford concert tickets and hardly even could spend money on albums.
I cannot imagine the excitement of seeing them up close and in person...what a miracle, I’m happy for you @SilleeMee!

Thanks everyone for sharing! It is so great to know Frey’s son is carrying on!

Loves - you should go, if you have the opportunity! Even with Glenn gone, and I assume his son is doing him justice, there is sooooo much more talent in this band that it's just beyond.

Joe Walsh - Yes please! His guitar playing is brilliant. All of their singing is awesome. Just all good stuff there!

I've seen some of the biggies and enjoyed each and every one of those concerts, but The Eagles will just blow your mind.

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OKPrincess — Mon, 18 Jun 2018 20:41:13 GMT

@LTT1 wrote:
@SilleeMee @OKPrincess @chickenbutt @ Montana @deb5555 @redwingsgal

@Everybody in the world but ME!

The Eagles and their music defined my life!
Growing upin a small, rural town, music was out of reach (mostly). When I got to college (1970 I know I’m old) those sounds wafted thru my living place and created a “hotel that I never wanted to leave” (MY very own “Hotel California!”
WOW! I could not afford concert tickets and hardly even could spend money on albums.
I cannot imagine the excitement of seeing them up close and in person...what a miracle, I’m happy for you @SilleeMee!

Thanks everyone for sharing! It is so great to know Frey’s son is carrying on!

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OKPrincess — Mon, 18 Jun 2018 22:40:17 GMT