Best of My Love (Eagles song)
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"Best of My Love" | ||
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Single by Eagles | ||
from the album On the Border | ||
B-side(s) | "Ol' 55" | |
Released | November 5, 1974 | |
Format | 7" | |
Genre | Rock, Country rock | |
Length | 4:35 | |
Label | Asylum | |
Writer(s) | Don Henley, Glenn Frey, J.D. Souther | |
Producer(s) | Glyn Johns | |
Chart positions | ||
Eagles singles chronology | ||
James Dean (1974) |
Best of My Love (1974) |
One of These Nights (1975) |
"Best of My Love" is a song written by Don Henley, Glen Frey, and J.D. Souther. It was originally recorded by the Eagles (with Henley singing lead vocals), and was included on their 1974 album On the Border. The song became the band's first #1 single.
[edit] Cover versions
The song has been covered by John Lees of Barclay James Harvest fame, on his 1970's solo album Kes. It was also included on Rod Stewart's 2006 album Still the Same... Great Rock Classics of Our Time.
Preceded by "Pick Up the Pieces" by The Average White Band |
Billboard Hot 100 number one single March 1, 1975 |
Succeeded by "Have You Never Been Mellow" by Olivia Newton-John |
Eagles |
Glenn Frey | Don Henley | Joe Walsh | Timothy B. Schmit |
Randy Meisner | Bernie Leadon | Don Felder |
Discography |
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Studio albums: Eagles | Desperado | On the Border | One of These Nights | Hotel California | The Long Run | The Long Road to Eden |
Live: Eagles Live | Hell Freezes Over | Farewell 1 Tour-Live from Melbourne |
Compilations: Their Greatest Hits (1971-1975) | Eagles Greatest Hits, Vol. 2 | The Very Best of the Eagles |