After The Thrill Is Gone by Eagles

Album: One of These Nights (1975)

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Don Henley and Glenn Frey penned this song for the One of These Nights album. Frey wrote the verses with a little help from Henley, whilst the drummer/lead vocalist did the bridge.
The song contains a lot of self-examination. Henley later commented on the liner notes for The Very Best Of The Eagles: "As exciting as the whole Eagles thing was at times, some of the luster was beginning to wear off. We were combining our personal and professional lives in song."

Comments: 5

Lorz from New YorkI always felt it was about singing the same old songs. Year after year and you just lose the love of it over time. Like a relationship that has run its course.
Pancho Villa from UsaSame dances in the same old shoes
L. D. from Los Angeles Circa 1974Don explained the meaning of "After the Thrill is Gone" so succinctly: "some of the luster was beginning to wear off".
Bill from Santa Rosa CaIt's a classic Eagles ballad. One that can only be performed by them for the integrity.
Skyforme from Va;;ey Center, Cawow and here I thought it was about a loveless marriage or a love gone stale....

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