MGK’s Top 20 Classic Rock Singers: 17. Don Henley

17. Don Henley

Throughout the month of February, 102.9 WMGK will count down the 20 greatest classic rock singers decided by our listener vote. 

We’ll dedicate daily blocks to one singer who’s made the list every weekday throughout the month.

MGK will celebrate Don Henley on Monday, Feb. 6. 

Don Henley began as an original member of the Eagles before their self-titled debut album in 1972. 

He sang lead vocals on the timeless “Hotel California” as well as hits like “Desperado,” “Life in the Fast Lane,” and “Witchy Woman.” He left the Eagles to pursue a solo career during the 1980s. His greatest solo success came with “Dirty Laundry” in 1982 and “The Boys of Summer” in 1984.

Henley unexpectedly rejoined the Eagles in 1994 for the appropriately named album Hell Freezes Over. He has continued solo ventures and tours with the Eagles.

His work has earned him the #17 spot on the list in 2023. 

 

MGK’s Top 20 Classic Rock Singers

20. Brad Delp

19. Steven Tyler

18. Bruce Springsteen

17. Don Henley

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BY THE NUMBERS: The Eagles' 'Their Greatest Hits (1971-1975)'

• Copies sold: 38 Million

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• Place Held On RIAA’s Highest-Certified Albums List: 1st

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  'Their Greatest Hits' dethroned Michael Jackson's 'Thriller' in August 2018 as the biggest selling album of all time.

• Copies sold difference between ‘Their Greatest Hits’ and ‘Thriller’: 5 Million

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• Tracks Included On ‘Their Greatest Hits’: 10

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  "Take It Easy," "Witchy Woman," "Lyin' Eyes," "Already Gone," "Desperado," "One of These Nights," "Tequila Sunrise," "Take It to the Limit," "Peaceful Easy Feeling" and "Best of My Love."

• Tracks That Went #1 On Billboard’s Hot 100: 2

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  “Best Of My Love” and “One Of These Nights.”

• Tracks That Hit Top 10 On Billboard’s Hot 100: 3

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  “Witchy Woman” (#9), “Lyin’ Eyes” (#2) and “Take It To The Limit” (#4).
• Other tracks that made the Billboard Hot 100: 4

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  “Take It Easy” (#12), “Already Gone” (#32), “Tequila Sunrise” (#64) and “Peaceful Easy Feeling” (#22).

• Only song not to chart on the Billboard Hot 100: 1

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  “Desperado,” only because the Eagles didn’t release the song as a single, but it was covered by many artists notably Linda Ronstadt, Neil Diamond and Johnny Cash.