1) Eagles lead singer Glenn Frey proclaims that he’s “feeling strong.” How would you describe yourself this fine Saturday? Connected. By that I mean about coincidence. My old friend, (and the first to join me recording our nonsense) Bouncing Billy, and I recently renewed our high school & college friendship that had ended in 1985. The reason I know the year is by looking up that he last recorded with us. When we spoke to set up this month’s recording date, we spoke about the new documentary Billy saw about The Eagles. It was a Showtime special. Billy like it so much that, since I don’t get Showtime was to buy a used copy on Amazon. With my credit card points I got it for nothing. That was Wednesday. And on this fine Saturday The Eagles fly again…
Our original starting five. From left: Bouncing Billy, Gypsy, Galloping Gary, Bud Weiser & Johnnie Walker (From our first photo shoot in 1970. Shot by a guy named Chuck. © 1970-2014 by WTIT. All rights reserved.
4) In the 1970s, Eagles Glenn Frey and Don Henley were at the center of a social circle of very creative people, including singer Linda Ronstadt, singer-songwriter Jackson Browne and actor-comedian Steve Martin. How do you express your creativity? For the last 47 years I have recorded comedy and telling the stories of our lives from high school through grandchildren. I’ve recorded every conversation, every song we liked, who our wives were, who are girlfriends were and stories of our kids, our fears and our jobs.
5) Even though they broke up in 1980, the Eagles are currently on a reunion tour, and after knowing each other more than 40 years, Frey and Henley still consider each other friends. What quality to do you value most in a friendship? I think from everything I’ve said here today and if you make time for a relatively crazy thing that tells the story of what we do – check out our website WTIT.net, because then you’d realize that it’s all about friends and family to me.
6) Are there any mirrors in the room you’re in right now? I’m in our radio studio. I could listen back to this year’s recordings to get a few, but that would be beyond the scope of what WTIT is. When Billy rejoined us last year he asked why we didn’t post our entire sessions on the internet. I replied, “Would you want me to decide what stories of yours would be posted?” Someone suggested that if I edited the sessions, it would be fine. But I said, “How could I know your sensitive areas?” Billy replied, “You’re a smart man.” I stated, “No, but I’ve thought about this…”
7) What’s the last beverage you drank with ice? Smirnoff on this Friday night.
8) Whole, skim, 2%, half-and-half, almond or soy … what kind of milk is in your refrigerator right now? 1%. Kathy hates anything but cream in her coffe, but I love milk, and 1% is my choice.
I gave that History of the Eagles DVD to several people for Christmas this year. It’s a good one. Hang in there with your dad. At least you weren’t mashed in a hay baler.
Thanks. You are so right that I haven’t been mashed yet. But remember the day is not over…
How cool that Diana gave us the Eagles prompt for a week when you’re in an Eagle-y mood.
Thanks for the update on Dad. Did he have anything to say about The Trade? Samardzja and Hammell for three *very* promising prospects. Maybe next year truly will be the year. I would have loved to listen in on negotiations between Theo Epstein and Billy Bean.
Thanks for the brotherly advice on my post. Much of what you said was true and wise. The thing of it is, now it’s not just the money anymore — it’s the money and the seats. Ever since I saw Sir Paul up close and personal at Wrigley Field, I don’t think I’ll be satisfied with nosebleed ever again.
I agree with you about nosebleeds The first time that I saw him I worked the concert and watched him from the stage. It was surreal. The last time (2002) I was in great seats, but it wasn’t the same.
Anchovies, really?? You would fit right in with my father in law.
I have no idea what this means… 🙂
I had dental work this week and the pain meds have made me very disconnected. I took me all day to do my Sat9 this week.
Straight Smirnoff works well with pain pills. Oops, did I think that or type it?
It’s fantastic that you and your friends still record!
And I’m still sending good vibes to your Dad.
I really appreciate that!
I just checked Amazon streaming video and it is on there, but it is a 4 hour movie! I guess I’m going to have to wait until the next rainy day to watch it.
Taking care of elderly parents and family members is tough. My father had a stoke that left him unable to speak, he used to rap us with his cane to get our attention and then point with it. One day when I took him out to eat at Applebees, he rapped the waitress’s butt with the cane and pointed to his empty coffee cup… I wanted to hide under the table. At least the waitress had a sense of humor.
She would have had to… Great story! & Thanks…
I was always amazed at what my mother could connect on especially just after she was sure there were helicopters landing in her backyard.
So, what are the odds that Lebron gets injured in the first month back?
That helicopter thing rings so true. My dad thinks his “issues” started when doctor kidnapped him and put him in the hospital…
I’d say you very much deserve that vodka. Here’s hoping life gets a little less hectic soon.
OMG, I *love* that you said that about Obama re: the WHITE house. So with you on that. Ugh to all of it.