On This Day In 1973 The Eagles Released Outlaw Concept Album 'Desperado' | 93.7 The River
Desperado is the second studio album by the Eagles. Recorded at Island Studios in London, the songs are based on the themes of the Old West, especially the Dalton Gang. Jackson Browne had a book on gunfighters of the Wild West that included stories about Bill Dalton and Bill Doolin; from this came the song "Doolin-Dalton." However, they ran out of ideas after writing "Doolin-Dalton" and "James Dean" about the late actor, the latter would be used for the bands next album On The Border. The band...
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