Eagles’ Famous Songs — From Signature Tracks to Hidden Fan Favorites
The Eagles, based on the West Coast and blazing through the music scene of the 1970s, achieved worldwide popularity.
From their early, breezy country-tinged numbers to the mid-to-late period where they leaned more into rock and tackled heavier themes, the songs they left behind include a long list of classics that have secured their place in music history.
In this article, we’ve picked out not only their signature tracks that almost everyone has heard at least once, but also fan favorites, hidden gems, and songs from after their reunion.
If you’ve recently become interested in the Eagles’ music, be sure to use this as a guide!
- The Eagles Popular Song Rankings [2025]
- The Eagles Ballads and Popular Songs Ranking [2025]
- [Icon of West Coast Rock] Trivia Quiz About the Eagles
- The 1970s were the golden age of Western rock! Recommended classics and hit songs
- 1980s: Legendary Western Rock Bands’ Classic and Hit Songs
- Hidden gems that resonate with the heart. Be enveloped by the beautiful melodies of Western music.
- Top 5 Progressive Rock: Yes – Signature and Popular Songs
- The Brilliance of Youth: A collection of the Carpenters’ signature and popular songs
- Stylish Western music: Chic hidden gems that only the in-the-know recognize make an appearance!
- [2025] Moving Western songs that touch the heart: A roundup of recommended masterpieces
- Famous and Popular Songs by the Bee Gees
- [Timeless Melodies] A Collection of Classic 70s Western Ballad Masterpieces
- [A Collection of Classics] Nostalgic 70s Western Hit Songs
Eagles’ Masterpieces — From Signature Hits to Hidden Gems (41–50)
Please Come Home for ChristmasThe Eagles
A song beloved as a Christmas-season staple.
It was a classic even before the Eagles covered it, but their distinctive touch gave it new brilliance.
Released in November 1978, the track helped the band break through the lull that followed Hotel California and reached No.
18 on the US Billboard Hot 100.
Proposed by Don Henley, inspired by memories from his childhood, it was completed in a short period and drew a response beyond expectations.
The lyrics—waiting for a loved one’s return while carrying a sense of loneliness—resonate with many people, regardless of the season.
TisuperadoThe Eagles
“Hotel California” and Billy Joel’s late-70s to 80s era enjoyed special worldwide popularity, including in Japan, and produced numerous classics.
Many people likely began listening to Western music with Billy.
Among them, this piano ballad is a masterpiece you should savor by reading the lyrics.
At times gentle, at times intense, Billy’s voice shines with an evergreen brilliance.
Pkease Come Home for ChristmasThe Eagles
This is a Christmas song with a melody and lyrics that evoke the chill of winter and a deep sense of loneliness.
The Eagles’ cover preserves the bluesy atmosphere of Charles Brown’s original while blending it with their signature soft rock sound.
Released as a single in November 1978, the track peaked at No.
18 on the Billboard Hot 100.
Its heartfelt lyrics about the earnest desire to spend Christmas with a loved one have resonated with many, and it continues to be cherished as a winter classic.
It’s a must-listen for anyone separated from someone important or feeling lonely during the holidays.
DesperadoThe Eagles
Speaking of the Eagles, their signature song is “Hotel California,” but this “Desperado” is also a deeply moving masterpiece.
It’s been covered by numerous musicians and used in Japanese TV dramas, so even if you don’t know the title, I think you’ll recognize it when you hear it.
Hotel CalforniaThe Eagles
It’s a very old song, the debut track of a rock group from the 1970s.
Its unique worldview comes through in both the lyrics and the sound, and interpretations of the lyrics vary from person to person, with reviews on various websites.
The English is easy to follow—truly a song from the ‘good old’ days of Western music.
Love Will Keep Us AliveThe Eagles
It’s a ballad released by the Eagles, famous for their massive hit “Hotel California.” Set against a light and breezy West Coast backdrop, the Eagles’ signature vocal harmonies layer on top, resulting in a beautifully crafted track.
Hotel CariforniaThe Eagles
It’s included on the album “Hotel California.” They’re a four-piece from Los Angeles.
True to their aim of “having everyone take vocals,” they’re a rock band known for beautiful harmonies.
It’s a song set in a fictional hotel called “Hotel California,” and its wistful melody draws listeners into the story’s world—an ambitious work.