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TEST SPINS | Eagles: ‘One of These Nights’
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No classic rock playlist is complete without an Eagles song. Whether it’s “Witchy Woman” from their debut album Eagles, “The Best of My Love” off On the Border, or the iconic title track “Hotel California,” the Eagles have made it evident that they can do just about any type of rock. However, despite the success of these songs, I’d argue that this doesn’t get any clearer than in their 1975 record One of These Nights, where they achieve the lofty, delicate balance that defines country-rock. This week, I decided to dive into One of These Nights to investigate how they were able to pull off this elusive genre. Starting the album out with a bang is “One of These Nights,” which includes a funky intro and shiver-inducing harmonies during the chorus, topped off with percussive punctuation of the title.