This song takes yet another dimension when you picture a "Desperado" guy singing to himself, in the mirror, and not some person giving advice to a friend.
I always loved the Desperado album in it's entirety. To me, it tells the story of an outlaw, with "Doolin Dalton" about him after death, and every other track leading up to his death.
So glad I was able to find a reaction to this song that UA-cam hasn't blocked or muted. Among the galaxy of hits that the Eagles produced over many decades, this one shines in their firmament the brightest. It is a song of a person who goes through life unsatisfied with what he has. Never happy with the hand he's been dealt. And it's only when that person finally comes to their senses, comes down from their fences and opens the gate that they truly find what they've been seeking all along. They find contentment and love. Everybody, and certainly every man, needs to learn this lesson in life and the earlier they learn it, the better they'll be in the long run. As an old reformed desperado myself, I speak from experience. Great analysis, and the time and effort you put into your vid shows. Keep it up, and much success!
Thanks very much, Tim. The video was blocked for a while, but I disputed it, and somehow they let it go. Yes to everything you said. This song, I think, may speak to the male experience perhaps better than any other song that’s ever been written and performed. It is written from the male perspective, so it is sympathetic, almost imploring us to not be desperados. I’m glad you got past that stage. I’m glad I did too. 😉 Thanks much!
I agree this song is a masterpiece all around. I bought this album when it was first released and was instantly taken by it's profound lyrics and the amazing composition arrangement. This should at least be in the top 10 of all songs.
I don't understand why only eight views Dax. You did a great job on a great song by a great band! -- Some times the truth is too unpleasant, even in the most beautiful context, to be popular. I think, sometimes, that's why Grace's "Darkness..." is not one of her top favorites. Like "Desperado", it could have just a little too much reality to be embraced.
Thanks much, Neil. This song was blocked for several days and just released for viewing. This song, to me, is much more soothing then Grace’s Darkness, which is unrelenting, for the most part. I can also personally relate to this song much more. Darkness is exquisite and honest, but it is still my least favorite song by Grace. Thanks again, my friend.
@@daxmusix So in a way, you're making my point, I think. Because Darkness is all truth, though beautiful. But the word unrelenting implies hopelessness and I don't think of the song as hopeless. The singer recognizes the problem and fights against it "I don't want to give up that easily" and asks for help "Please don't let it get to me." But more than Desperado, for me, Darkness says powerfully exactly how it feels from the inside. And there in lies the difficulty in the song becoming a favorite for people. (You may never have experienced this kind of depression or despair, but Darkness is a window for an empathetic understanding.)
@@neilmikesell6075 No, I've never had that kind of darkness -- or anything "chasing" me. Yes, it's a window for empathy, but that doesn't make for a direct communication to the song, as you can imagine. I can only view the song from the outside, looking in -- almost vicariously. Not having the darkness doesn't mean I haven't had tragedy, of course. It's just that that tragedy or any kind of depression has never been consuming. Thanks for going further with this.
This song takes yet another dimension when you picture a "Desperado" guy singing to himself, in the mirror, and not some person giving advice to a friend.
I always loved the Desperado album in it's entirety. To me, it tells the story of an outlaw, with "Doolin Dalton" about him after death, and every other track leading up to his death.
So glad I was able to find a reaction to this song that UA-cam hasn't blocked or muted. Among the galaxy of hits that the Eagles produced over many decades, this one shines in their firmament the brightest. It is a song of a person who goes through life unsatisfied with what he has. Never happy with the hand he's been dealt. And it's only when that person finally comes to their senses, comes down from their fences and opens the gate that they truly find what they've been seeking all along. They find contentment and love. Everybody, and certainly every man, needs to learn this lesson in life and the earlier they learn it, the better they'll be in the long run. As an old reformed desperado myself, I speak from experience. Great analysis, and the time and effort you put into your vid shows. Keep it up, and much success!
Thanks very much, Tim. The video was blocked for a while, but I disputed it, and somehow they let it go.
Yes to everything you said. This song, I think, may speak to the male experience perhaps better than any other song that’s ever been written and performed.
It is written from the male perspective, so it is sympathetic, almost imploring us to not be desperados.
I’m glad you got past that stage. I’m glad I did too. 😉
Thanks much!
I agree this song is a masterpiece all around. I bought this album when it was first released and was instantly taken by it's profound lyrics and the amazing composition arrangement. This should at least be in the top 10 of all songs.
Great job... you can't get this song in just one listening.
This song means so much to me. It reminds me of my dad. Perfection
i love this band. This is one of my favorite songs of theirs. Desperado and Hey Jude.
Well said
I don't understand why only eight views Dax. You did a great job on a great song by a great band! -- Some times the truth is too unpleasant, even in the most beautiful context, to be popular. I think, sometimes, that's why Grace's "Darkness..." is not one of her top favorites. Like "Desperado", it could have just a little too much reality to be embraced.
Thanks much, Neil. This song was blocked for several days and just released for viewing.
This song, to me, is much more soothing then Grace’s Darkness, which is unrelenting, for the most part. I can also personally relate to this song much more.
Darkness is exquisite and honest, but it is still my least favorite song by Grace.
Thanks again, my friend.
@@daxmusix So in a way, you're making my point, I think. Because Darkness is all truth, though beautiful. But the word unrelenting implies hopelessness and I don't think of the song as hopeless. The singer recognizes the problem and fights against it "I don't want to give up that easily" and asks for help "Please don't let it get to me." But more than Desperado, for me, Darkness says powerfully exactly how it feels from the inside. And there in lies the difficulty in the song becoming a favorite for people. (You may never have experienced this kind of depression or despair, but Darkness is a window for an empathetic understanding.)
@@neilmikesell6075 No, I've never had that kind of darkness -- or anything "chasing" me. Yes, it's a window for empathy, but that doesn't make for a direct communication to the song, as you can imagine. I can only view the song from the outside, looking in -- almost vicariously.
Not having the darkness doesn't mean I haven't had tragedy, of course. It's just that that tragedy or any kind of depression has never been consuming.
Thanks for going further with this.