Catch ya on the flip-side, Mr. Frey

Posted on January 25, 2016

Last week this time I said my good-byes to David Bowie when NBC News was the bearer of more bad news with the Eagles founding band member, Glenn Frey died text alert popped on my iPhone. No doubt Heartache Tonight kinda night for fans around the world after hearing the news.

 

Frey co-wrote Heartache Tonight with Don Henley, Bob Seger, and J.D. Souther; the song released in the same year I got married 1979 and hit the Billboard 100 Hot hits at #1 in November of that year.

The 70s was a good decade for The Eagles and Glenn Frey. Lyin’ Eyes, Frey’s #2 hit reminds me of a cheatin’, no-good, two-timing scoundrel who I once called my boyfriend. What can I say I was young and stupid, mostly too young to see it coming.

Bad things have a way of turning into good things. Before long I got a Peaceful Easy Feeling after meeting DH, my True Love.

 

In our early years of marriage, Frey’s hit songs popped up in movies and TV shows that repeatedly played on radio stations everywhere.

This song was a stand-alone sensation at #2 on the charts. You might know it best from Beverly Hills Cop, though. Let’s flashback to 1984 with The Heat is On.

 

Do you remember Frey appearing on the first episode of Miami Vice? That show had the same name as his Billboard Hot 100 hit, Smuggler’s Blues. No question most of us remember that tune, if not all of us, but my favorite song from the TV series soundtrack charted #2 on the 1985 Billboard Hot 100 list. Can you guess what it is? If you said, You Belong to the City, then you’re right!

The world has lost a few exceptional music talents this month and the year is still young. I reckon we’ll see more departures before it ends, but the good thing is we live in an age where audio (and video) files are carefully preserved for future enjoyment. Instead of saying goodbye, I am going to say, I’ll catch ya on the flip-side, Mr. Frey!

What is your favorite Glenn Frey song?

I’m keeping this party going. Who wants to join me? Get your ticket now cause I’m fixing to board the Love Train where the celebration begins with the Monday’s Music Moves Me crew!

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15 thoughts on “Catch ya on the flip-side, Mr. Frey”

    1. Stacy, I agree totally and like you I can’t help, but think about my own life expectancy. Will I see another day, year, or ten? My future lies completely in God’s hands. I don’t worry about these things because its out of my hands. I just learn, live, and love every day I’m given while enjoying the things I love, like music! I may wonder what others will remember about me when I’m gone, but there’s no question what any of us will remember long after our favorite artists pass ~ their gift of songs will out live us all! Thanks for visiting, my friend. I’ll be by soon!

    1. Les, The Eagles were very popular in the 70s and 80s. Glenn Frey did well as a solo artists, too. The one thing we can say about Frey’s music is it’ll live on forever!

  3. Tough month for musical and theatrical world. You have a wonderful tribute to a talented man.
    Music is defiantly the soundtracks of our lives.

    1. Michelle, it has been a tough month in the entertainment world. Frey, Bowie, … will be remembered always thanks to their music contributions to the world.

    1. Liz, it sure has! What’s interesting these guys weren’t super old. Let’s face it, you’re just getting your second wind by the time you hit 50 and the 60s is to soon to call it quits in this life. I hope these super stars are resting in peace, though.

  5. Oh yes I remember these. This was the time of really good music! Or the time when artistes actually wrote music.

    Thanks for sharing and hope your week will be well! *HUGS*

  6. Hi, dear Cathy!

    I agree that the year is off to a bad start with the reported loss of three major pop music stars – Natalie Cole, David Bowie and Glenn Frey. I appreciate the way you explained how Frey’s music formed the soundtrack of your life, each song anchored to a significant event. I love all of the Eagles and Frey recordings you posted. If I had to pick a favorite, one that empowers me, I would pick “Smuggler’s Blues” which became the title of the 15th episode of Miami Vice. Why is a song about a drug runner my favorite? It’s because one line of lyrics – “be cool for twenty hours, and I’ll pay you twenty grand” resonates with me. I apply it to my life and use it to get through tough times. Whenever I am faced with a difficult challenge or ordeal, I take that line out of context and use it as a powerful metaphor, reminding myself that “I can get through this.” When I succeed in meeting the challenge, passing the test, I always find a way to reward myself for a job well done. It really works!

    Thank you very much for letting us know how much Glenn Frey and his songs mean to you, dear friend Cathy!

    1. Tom, I get what you’re saying with that one line from Smuggler’s Blues and I much prefer your interpretation for pulling yourself out of a slump. The good thing about song lyrics is you can bend the meaning to suit your life. Thanks for sharing your thoughts, my friend!

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