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Who sang The Long Run?

Eagles released the song The Long Run. Date of release: 1979.

Release date: 1979

Duration: 03:41

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🎶 The Long Run song analysis

The song tells the story of a singer who used to live in a hurried and anxious way, staying out late, but finally realized that he was lonely and needed to change. He then meets a partner who is described as someone special. Although people talk about them, they are determined to stay together and see if their love can stand the test of time. In the end, they will find out if their love is strong enough to make it through.

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Eagles - Short Biography

Eagles is an American rock band formed in Los Angeles in 1971. Composed of members Don Henley, Glenn Frey, Joe Walsh and Timothy B. Schmit, the band had great success with hits like "Take It Easy", "Hotel California" and "Lyin' Eyes". The band broke up in 1980 and reformed in 1994. Their albums have been certified multi-platinum, and their songs have won Grammy Awards. They are considered one of the greatest rock bands of all time.

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- "The Long Run" is a song written by Don Henley and Glenn Frey and recorded by the Eagles.
- The sound of the song is considered a tribute to the rhythm and blues sound of Stax / Memphis.
- It is the title track of their album The Long Run and was released as a single in November 1979.
- It reached #8 on the US Billboard Hot 100 in early 1980.
- It was the second of three singles from The Long Run album, preceded by "Heartache Tonight" and followed by "I Can't Tell You Why".

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