The Long Run
Eagles
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14 facts about this song
Song Genre"The Long Run" is usually classified as classic rock, a genre that emerged from the rock and roll music of the 1950s and 1960s.
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Album Title TrackThe song is the title track from Eagles' sixth studio album, also named "The Long Run." The album was released in 1979.
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Chart Rankings"The Long Run" reached No. 8 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the U.S., indicating its high popularity.
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Last Top Ten SingleThe song was the last top ten single for the Eagles before their 14-year hiatus from 1980 to 1994.
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Length of Album ProductionThe production of "The Long Run" album took 18 months, much longer than the band's previous records. This lengthy period was mainly attributed to conflicts among the band members and frequent changes in producers.
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SongwritersThe song was written by the Eagles' members Don Henley and Glenn Frey, who were both the primary songwriters of the band.
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Lyrics ThemeThe lyrics of "The Long Run" reflect on the challenges of sustaining fame and success, especially in the music industry, suggesting that it's more about endurance than peak moments.
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Album SalesThe "Long Run" album, propelled by its title track, sold more than seven million copies in the U.S., making it the band's fourth straight album to sell more than a million copies.
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Grammy NominationsThe album that contains "The Long Run" received three Grammy nominations, adding to the prestige of the song.
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Last Album for 28 Years"The Long Run" was the Eagles' last studio album till “Long Road Out of Eden” was released in 2007, indicating the importance of this song in Eagles' discography.
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Song Record Label"The Long Run" was released by Asylum Records, which also released most of the Eagles' major hits.
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Popular in ConcertsDespite the band's turbulent history, "The Long Run" remains a favorite in the Eagles' concert set lists.
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Music VideoContrary to many songs of the era, there is no official music video for "The Long Run."
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Cover VersionsAlthough the song is not one of the most covered Eagles' songs, it has been performed by artists like Dionne Warwick and Billy Joel.
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