The Eagles’ Their Greatest Hits 1971–1975 climbs Billboard charts again as “Take It Easy” and “Hotel California” return to different rankings. GERMANY - JANUARY 01: Photo of EAGLES; L-R: Joe Walsh, ...

Classic rock and country music converged in a major way in the 1970s when country rock was born. One of the defining songs of the subgenre is The Eagles’ “Take It Easy.” A member of the band connected ...

The best classic rock songs change everything. For example, The Eagles’ “Take It Easy” was an announcement in more ways than one. The tune also transitioned 1960s music into 1970s music. The Eagles’ ...

“Take It Easy” is arguably the Eagles’ creed. The band’s West Coast, breezy sound was born here, with this ode to the easy life. Frey takes on lead vocals here. His comforting timbre only adds to the ...