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"The Long Run" is a song written by Don Henley and Glenn Frey and recorded by the Eagles. The sound of the song is viewed as a tribute to the Stax / Memphis rhythm and blues sound. It was the title track of their album The Long Run and was released as a single in November 1979. It reached No. 8 on the U. S. Billboard Hot 100 in early 1980. It was the second of three singles released from The Long Run album, preceded by "Heartache Tonight," which reached No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 in November 1979, and followed by "I Can't Tell You Why," which also reached No. 8 on the Billboard Hot 100, in the spring of 1980. The song was featured on the TV show WKRP in Cincinnati on the episode "The Doctor's Daughter". Specifically, Dr. Johnny Fever decides to air the recording and his programming director Andy Travis is hysterical with delight that his popular DJ is playing a hit record for once. 


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1976
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Song Element
"Long Run" was composed by the Eagles' band members, Don Henley and Glenn Frey.
Release Details
The song was released on November 27, 1979, as a part of the band's sixth studio album, also titled 'The Long Run'.
Chart Success
"Long Run" became quite a successful hit and peaked at number 8 on the US Billboard Hot 100 in early 1980.
Album Performance
The album 'The Long Run' topped the Billboard album chart and sold more than seven million copies, reflecting the popularity of songs like 'Long Run'.
Musical Style
The song reflects the Eagles’ shift from country and blues inspired rock to a more hard rock style, transitioning them into a new era of music in the 80s.
Lyrics Interpretation
The lyrics of the song deal with surviving in the music industry, staying power, resilience and endurance against adversity - a reference to the band's personal experiences.
Live Performances
The Eagles regularly included "Long Run" in their live concerts and it continues to be a staple of their live shows.
Reunion Factor
After the Eagles disbanded in 1980, their reunion in 1994 was partly named after this song - "Hell Freezes Over," referring to a phrase Don Henley often used when asked about a possible reunion during their 14-year hiatus: "We'll play together again when hell freezes over."
Cover Versions
"Long Run" has been covered by a variety of artists in different music genres attesting to its enduring appeal.
Disbandment
"The Long Run" was the last studio album featuring the original Eagles lineup before their disbandment. However, the group would eventually reunite in the mid-'90s.

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