I'm not used to seeing Don's lips move and hearing his actual voice. Thanks for ripping me off, Milli

As a fellow musician I greatly appreciate these words.

@electrogothpunkx301

4 ай бұрын

STOP LIP SYNCING DON HENLEY! 😂😂😂😂😂

@artvandelayRFC

15 күн бұрын

You appreciate his love of underage girls too?

Enjoy the miming to his vocal.

I went to see the Eagles back in 2010 in Toronto. My biggest regret was to record the concert. I did not enjoy the moment instead of see them live I saw the concert on my camera and kept myself so distracted. At the end I thought that I would have another opportunity to see the Eagles live but didn't happen. Don Henley is absolutely right.

@TheSenatorSam

4 жыл бұрын

100% agree. Yes I got the videos and pictures to remember forever but I regret not remembering what it was like being at the concert rather than watching the concert.

@justanaturaldisaster

3 жыл бұрын

I made the same mistake right up front watching Steven Tyler. I lost the memories to a grainy off-sounding video.

@sloebone7399

4 ай бұрын

Why bother recording the show, it was already recorded years ago.

Yes! Thank you Don Henley for stating what should be obvious to all. It is rude to use your phones while you are at a performance. And you ruin the moment for yourselves and everyone around you. No need for any electronics when your at his concerts! He is phenomenal!!!

I AGREE with Don Henley!!!!!!! I was a child when I listened to my first Eagles album. We had one rotary phone in our household. I'm still old school. I have a cell phone but don't text and all that crap when I'm being entertained. I think it's rude. I am also an entertainer. So.... I find it disruptive and disrespectful.

I haven't wasted my time or money for years by going to a movie or a concert because of the smart phone addicts. Life is too short to spend it staring at that little screen. Thanks Don!

not me Don......never would I miss a minute of you guys....love you , love the Eagles....put the cells away!

@garretttanner7436

8 жыл бұрын

I would definitely put my phone away for the eagles

You can't help but be impressed by this man, his passion, his talent, his songwriting. I'm sure he'll go down as one of the most prolific word smiths of our time. there's more Thoreau in that man than most people know. Thank you Mr.Henley

@lisahubbert6846

3 жыл бұрын

@don henley l meant every word. I’m not sure it’s really you, but l consider you a treasure

@lisahubbert6846

3 жыл бұрын

@don henley l would welcome the opportunity to know you better. Your someone l respect. Why would l question if it was really you?, well we live in a world of optics, you can never be to sure of anything. Even our Canadian flag sits below the smart cities camera. Orwellian times, for sure.

@lisahubbert6846

3 жыл бұрын

@don henley the day just keeps getting better. I respect your privacy, so , no l will not discuss this with anyone. 5197556700. It sounds like a pizza number, but it’s not😉

@justanaturaldisaster

3 жыл бұрын

@@lisahubbert6846 that is not Don. He has 6 followers. Just someone who is not happy being who he is or who he's married to.

@lisahubbert6846

3 жыл бұрын

@@justanaturaldisaster ln a world of optics, you must assume all is bullshit. You present as a key to the house of common sense. Thanks again for the heads up

It's true, no matter what event or situation. Live in the moment.

PUT THE GODDAMN PHONE AWAY AND PAY ATTENTION TO THE SHOW!!!

@groovee63

8 жыл бұрын

+123xconnieb I wouldnt pay tickets prices to see this ass

@mikestanberry

7 жыл бұрын

123xconnieb see this ass? I can't comprehend that.

Don was more than a little prescient here. His words were truer than we knew, as today the Eagles are no more ...

I 100% agree, King Crimson had the same policy & the concert was a great experience

@mattstickle2725

5 жыл бұрын

Nicely done.😁

@muggymug

5 жыл бұрын

Unenforceable. Plus, not sure who would want to re-watch a King Crimson Show without Lake.

I think Geffen was fairly accurate when he said Don Henley is by nature, malcontent. To me, that is what has made him special over the decades. He ( Don ) has worked to a level of perfection that is rarely matched by other singer/ song writers.

YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS .... FINALLY someone else AGREES .... Put the DAMN PHONES AWAY !!! They are LIVE, "in front of you" ..... fools ...... ENJOY your time watching them PERFORM for YOU !!!!!!!!

Wise words! LISTEN to him!

At the Gn’R concert I was at in ‘18 I took two pictures and one short video, then I watched the concert with 100% enjoyment and a cold beer in the extreme hot summer temprature, I also saw a sea of phones up all the time. Some people need to be body builders to endure those arms raised. These sure are different times. It is what it is, I totally agree with Mr Henley.

@danielc1978

2 жыл бұрын

Lucky Axel didn't jump into the crowd and try to take your camera away.....(at least circa '92....)

the thing about DON and GLEN rest his soul they were and are very very smart!! i mean if they wasn't the EAGLES wouldn't have ever lasted this long and when these guys put on a show sure you pay for a ticket but they perform for us all !! they want to give the full experience!! so realistically DON is absolutely right and makes a very valid point!!

I agree 💯% with you Don. Let's be in the moment and enjoy the music and the musicians. It's not only distracting, but rude. It makes me sick. Put down the damn phones. Why has life become a social media moment? Life is more than a social media post. Live life in the moment, listen to the music.

No one ever lives in the moment anymore, and generally there seems to be less zest for life, and more need for adulation and popularity from others on social media to give their life more meaning. Wonderfully articulated by Don, but it happens all the time. Working in NYC, 75% of all pedestrians or more walk looking down at their phone, oblivious to the world around them. Couples sit at dinner, both on their cell phones texting, surfing the web, yet sitting in complete silence with no eye contact. People let technology detach them from the 'moment', and removing them from the moment completely.

It speaks to the level of vanity in people.. it's more important to them that other people see they're at the concert than to actually enjoy the fact that they are AT THE CONCERT

Kevin Hart's last tour had security guards roaming the aisles kicking people out for using their phones. Every seat in the house had a sticker that you could adhere (no residue) to your phone screen to remind you of the zero-tolerance policy. They kicked 15 people out and then all the other 10,000 people got the message. I never was one to take photos at events, but being a performer, I can say that seeing an audience member texting or not being in the moment is a bit of a buzzkill. It causes a disconnect and you never want that at a live show, whether it is theater, music, dance, or any other visual art form.

@LeoWhalen1933

6 жыл бұрын

BLacKHaLLoW That's terrible! Are you telling me people actually had to pay attention and enjoy his material?!

@Goodiebar18

3 жыл бұрын

Forgot to mention at the end of his show he tells the crowd ok now take out your phones and he poses

He. Is. Telling. Truth

Don Henley is absolutely correct; You've paid the money to see your favorite artist, so why don't you just take it in and enjoy it?

@connievino4226

4 ай бұрын

I can stick my phone up my ass if he would lower ticket prices. Work on that Henley.

100% RIGHT, and -- as ALWAYS with Don Henley -- ELOQUENTLY ARTICULATED!!

Don is right, cell phones have just become a complete pain in the ass for everyone.....especially when you're driving around these cell phone addicts, but it's not going to stop, with technology advancing more and more everyday, it's going to get worse. I can see Don's point wanting people to tune into their music and the show instead of tuning in to their cell phones, but he's gotta take into consideration the average mentality of people, they're gonna feel "Hey, I paid $150(or whatever) for a ticket to see you, if I wanna text etc, I'm gonna damn well do it!!!". But I agree with Don, it's not fair to the others there who paid just as much if not more for a ticket and they're stuck looking at some asshole's cell phone all night, and being distracted by camera flashes, ringtones etc. That would piss me off too....people can live a couple of hours without their goddamn cell phone, they do every time they sleep, it won't kill them to leave it in their pocket of their car for a little bit.

@MillerGenuineDraft1980

8 жыл бұрын

+Randy Woolum As of 2016 i have made it through life without a Cell Phone. I only know personally of a few other people that dont one. I still scratch my head wondering what i must be missing out on not having a cell phone while i see all these self important people around me walking around texting and constantly bumping into shit. I didn't realize just how much like Sheep people really are until within the last few years. Very sad

@Denis-oo1xq

8 жыл бұрын

+Rocky B just say the truth rockshit ..you are too poor to buy one ...LOSER !!

@MillerGenuineDraft1980

8 жыл бұрын

+Denis K LOL so much for real conversation.

@silkywellman315

6 жыл бұрын

Randy Woolum you are so right. ..it seems like no one regardless of age can be in the moment

I go to the concert to see the eagle's not to worry about what the hell is on my phone 🤳📱.we love you Don Henley and your band.much❤️✌️👋👍🤙 from california 😁❤️🙏✌️😘👍

God bless you 4 sharing music and courage to speak out.

Don is 100% right,put away the cell phones and enjoy the concert....

@connievino4226

4 ай бұрын

None of his fucking business at all

Add to the mix two middle-aged GUYS that talked to each other behind me for about 75% of the Eagles concert. If they see this post, they won't recognize it was them.

Recording and posting is really what he means

Well said Don, been in that situation at Hampden park Eagles, and SECC Eagles. Ban them Don. See you guys on Independence Day Glasgow. Cant wait.

I will take just ONE photo of the band on the stage; the rest of the time I'm 100% present. Nothing I hate more than a sea of cell phones during a concert; it's so distracting. Be in the moment; it's the greatest place to make memories.

You go, Donald Hugh Henley.

I agree, when you are fortunate enough to see the greatest band ever you should be in the moment. If you are not then you should not be there in the first place and have no appreciation for truly fine tuned greatness.

@BlindWillieJackson

6 жыл бұрын

The Bay City Rollers?!

He's got a point. Plus imagine paying that much money and the person in front of you blocks your view because they are recording it. It's rude.

I think Don has more to worry about at the moment without complaining about people texting.

He is upset that people record it. It has nothing to do with texting... Lebowski was right...

@account4info

3 жыл бұрын

It is something he can't make money from.

I can't understand why, when you are seeing a fabulous band like The Eagles, you would want to text or look at the damn phone? What the hell is wrong with people?

@willmorgan365

3 жыл бұрын

@don henley wow, is that really Don Henley. Man you guys are so great, I just do t understand how anyone could be on their phone in any way shape or form. I cant get enough of you guys when you are performing and the level of professionalism you all exhibit, deserves the utmost attention and respect. Please keep up the great work.

You want your fans to stop using their mobile phones? Then how about you and your mates stop lip syncing?

I'm one of those rare human beings that don't need to be told when to put my phone away.

@reddog25th

4 жыл бұрын

Me too

what he actually meant here was.. please don't record us or you will eventually figure out we are lip syncing our shows

he's right

Well said!!

I recently attended a Pat Metheny concert. He asked the audience not to take pictures or video. Except for one entitled person, the audience complied and it was wonderful. Nothing to distract our attention from this amazing one man show. BTW, my wife and I sat in the 7th row. The tickets were reasonably priced at 55.00 each. So far away from an Eagles concert.

1000% agree

Please don't film me in a concert because you might catch me in a lie. But, I agree, phones out in an actual live concert sucks. However, when the concert is a Millin Vanilli knock-off, phones don't really matter now, do they?

For a hundred bucks a ticket...I should be able to slam a beer on the floor!

It seems there’s a little more to it than that now, eh? Wings of Pegasus has all the details. 😉

YEP!!!! When I hear the word app, I think of potato skins and cheese sticks, but I do think it is important for the artist to articulate them selves when they ask their audience to tone the phone down, after all some people are spending their hard,earned money and don't even know they are doing anything wrong or disrespectful. Sad but true. Personally don't even care about a cell phone when I am at a concert, I do want to be in the moment and I plan on dancing and singing to every song, I am serious, "every song" Don Henley is "Right On"!!!! Thank you Charlie Rose for posting.

Mr. Henley, I grew up listening to your music. We had all the Eagles albums at my house. As a fan I'd like to say that going around blocking all the videos you can with your music is just shooting yourself in the foot. Especially the ones that play brief clips for educational purposes. I've discovered several artists on KZread and went out and bought their CDs because I wanted higher quality sound that you can't get from KZread. Hiring a roomful of people who sit at a computer and block videos all day is just asinine.

@christopherkupiec6723

2 жыл бұрын

Well we're in full blown cell phone mode now and I understand it's helping makes a living so he's concerned and that's his concerned but that was 2015 obviously it's not a man argument now anyway he made his money he's worth almost $250 mil and he deserves every penny but let go of it already it's over you lost

It is simple, let us just enjoy the concert isn't it

While I DO agree getting my view blocked by the phone of the guy in front of me is boring; it’s their choice how they wanna spend the time their time at a concert. It’s the musicians job to perform and entertain. Nothing else. We pay THEM. They don’t pay us. Myself, I’ve NEVER filmed a single second on any show. I take a few pictures to remember, but never hold the phone over my head to block others. I see people filming for 10 minutes (!) in ONE GO. I’m like, what’s the point?! The sound will suck, and most likely the video quality will suck too... just ENJOY the show...!

Hi Don i wish you and all eagles members paßt and present and all your family all the very best. I saw you four (4x) times with the eagles in munich, germany were very great concerts (2001, 06, 09, 11) in 2019 couldn't for health reason. I love your last Album (cass county) like all your works solo & eagles. You guys are very talented and a national treasure for USA & music industry & to our souls as fans right through heart from the heart from you to us and vice versa. Thank you very much. God bless you all. Merry christmas 🙏🏻🤍🙏🏻

Note from fans to Don: please start singing at Eagles concerts.

BEAUTIFUL!!

Let me get this straight, now Don Henley is trying to control his fans too? Don't get me wrong, I LOVE Don Henley as a musician, as a person, not so much... People that come to a show are the ones paying (a lot) for a ticket; it's their problem if they're missing out on something THEY paid for. Stop trying to control everyone, Don! David Geffen's comment about Don being malcontent or Glenn's comment, no one can suck the fun out of a room faster than Don Henley; no truer words have ever been spoken.

@JackiePhillipsTheSocialPet

5 жыл бұрын

Listen to what he is saying. The other people around you paid a lot for the tickets and to make the trip there. They don't want to be involved in your phone conversation. They want to enjoy the concert, but you on the phone the whole time is a total distraction. Remember, you aren't the only person there. Don't be so selfish.

Brilliant, Don… absolutely brilliant. You are 100% right.

Couldn't agree more. I'm lucky that I'm tall and can see above the crowd, but what about the small people like my little lady? They stickup the phones and not only take photos but film the whole damn show. The security should go round and take he phones, like they use to. Solution.

the reason he doesnt want phones is because they are lyp-synching it....frauds

Well, please stop miming...hahahaha

You pay $300 or more to see a concert you want it memorialized.

@5piecekit

3 жыл бұрын

Just be 100% present and you'll remember the concert. I remember shows from the 80s because I didn't have the distraction of a cell phone. Nothing beats being 100% present for an awesome live performance and sharing that experience with thousands of other fans who are also fully present. Live music heals you, uplifts you and I would argue reinvigorates you down to the sub cellular level.

Agreed. Too many people behaving like zombies starring at and fidgeting with their electronic gadgets instead of being immersed in the moment and perhaps even engaged in conversation with those around them perhaps even on important topics. Henley, is right on the mark though. If you're at a concert, be at the concert and enjoy the concert. I'm even in favor of going incognito, as it relates to the cell phone, tv and the internet at least one day a week to remind myself that, yes, there is life worth living without all the mumbo jumbo of modern society. Perhaps that's a different version of #Unplugged.

So true! Totally agree

Don is right, but I wish they'd professionally record the concert and sell DVDs. It could make them a lot more money that way, in addition to their other merch.

I don’t think think it’s bad to take a few photos at the concert. Because you wanna save the moment.

Don doesn't want people catching him lip syncing

i wanna go back to the days of a single corded phone in the kitchen that everyone had to fight over to use.

Excuse me, I paid $100.00 to attend an Eagles show and participate in it how I wish., how dare they tell I have family in india along with friends in other parts of the world who want to see the concert. I have every right to video the encounter...I then sell it for around $20.00 (family has free entry!). I can assure you they all enjoyed it and all sent me their regards and thanks. My family in India also ask me to say Hello to Don Henley. Don they send their love from Goa

totally agree with this, that way it doesnt spoil it for everyone else

@katemcclymont7326

Жыл бұрын

@Don Henley nice to meet you to, I'm good, hope you are too

leave ur phone at home you are there to enjoy yourself

He’s right on!

I agree totally! When I saw the Eagles at MGM in Las Vegas (February 2014), they had specific rules about the audience remaining seated throughout the entire show. And they did stop the show to remind the audience to remain seated. I sincerely appreciated them doing this because I have a torn disc in my back. I can only stand for a few minutes before I am in excruciating pain. When people stand in the rows ahead of you, it is impossible for someone that has to remain seated to enjoy seeing the show!

Yes, because before smartphones Eagles fans would never dream of bringing portable tape recorders, shoot amateur film, tape on a camcorder or take a point and click camera to capture the moment. In fact, so well behaved that no one ever chain-smoked cigarettes, got high AF on drugs, got drunk, got into fights, harassed security and staff, talked too loud, raised their spouse on their shoulders, danced too egregiously or heckled a band member. Don Henley must be referring to that golden age in history when all rock concert attendees sat cross-legged, like calm Hindu cows, in total awe and not a single transgression would happen in 1 hour and 45 minutes.

Don henley legendary

When I paid $700 for two concert tickets, I just might want to memorialize that moment I'm in with the Eagles by taking a photograph or two. Henley isn't upset with someone's view being blocked, he's concerned about someone using that photo or recording to make a profit off of it, which in and of itself is ridiculous. Henley spouts off continuously about how much money he's being screwed out of by any number of people, but he doesn't seem to mind sticking it to his fans with insanely expensive ticket prices. I'll pay the price to see your concert, but when I do it gives me license to enjoy that concert in the manner I see fit.

@loydking9231

5 жыл бұрын

Exactly. The first songs are now turning 50, and although I enjoyed them, he and his views have totally turned me off. There are plenty of rightful complaints, blocking other’s views, et cetera, I agree. But at the “heart of the matter”, it’s nothing but the money. Mr Henley needs to indeed “get over it”. The prices asked for seeing the excuse for the band today is laughable. If one wants to spend the outrageous entrance fee to see the shadow, I can’t fathom. He can be the king of the Eagles, but I am no longer a loyal subject. Loved them since 1975, and with Henley espousing his “do as I say and not as I do” for the last few decades, I tossed ever CD I collected. It is all about the money, with his disguise of concern of being on the moment as his ruse. He’s not going to catch up with Paul McCartney’s money, and it’s a shame the hundreds of millions he has personally just can’t make him happy. So long Don, and the puppet show formerly known as the band.

@scrimmy45

4 жыл бұрын

Gives you licence to block the view of people behind you too does it ?

@scrimmy45

4 жыл бұрын

@@loydking9231 The guy has more money than he ever needs and its not just him or the Eagles who are complaining about this moronic behaviour.Its distracting and very bad mannered. But I guess you just can't help yourself.

I agree with you Don, people should put away the phones! 😘

Love Henley ♥️

Agree 100%. Don...Please stop lip syncing and playing to a karaoke track at Eagles concerts. It's disingenuous and disrespectful to those who paid for the most expensive tickets in the business.

Please be with us in the moment, while I lip sync to a recording from years ago. A paragon of virtue, this "artist".

I'm sorry. what was he saying? I was texting with my buddy. lol

if you don't want to listen to the music go home and play on your phone

8 years later, even more phones. Don is a dinosaur. Times have changed. He won't.

Hey Don, quit charging premium cost tickets to only lip sync.

Exactly. I couldn't have said it any better. It is now early March 2021. I know this post is about six years young , yet this is or should be considered timeless.. Almost everyone has a cell phone today, as do I . Out of disrespect these days however , many if not most people can't keep it out their hands for more than one second. It's really a sad story. Getting back to the original point , when your at - in this case a concert , do yourself and everyone around a big favor. Put the phone away in your pocket or purse . It is a serious distraction for the band trying to perform , and those around you trying to enjoy the moment..

great idea!

He is right on this one

I was texting Don Felder, telling him the band sucks without him and Randy.

@theelf152

Жыл бұрын

Ok Bernie..Lol

He has been lip synching for along time and he worries about cellphones. Tons of proof of this, all on youtube. Charge big money to hear pitch corrected recorded studio vocals live.

Yeah buddy I hate cellphones fb all of it and what its done to our society.... I also miss your music.... Guess Ill buy an umpteenth copy of boys of summer again.... Cause its a badass song.. I admire you and your vocal range

What artists should do during a tour is have a professional concert recording made on one of the tour dates. Interesting about being in the moment

I agree with him on most things except the distraction that texting causes. Everyone around me could be texting but if I’m there to see the eagles or whoever then they are not going to distract me at all as i will be paying attention to the show.

Henley is famous for being a control freak.

you can use your phone politely. you don't have to stare thru it and you don't have to hold it up in other peoples ways.

I think it would be awesome for artists to flip the problem into an opportunity for publicity. I agree, no cell phones during the concert, but why not setup a time after the concert for a photo-op? Couldn't hurt and it could be limited to 1 hour or less of time spent.

@johnflanagan9153

5 жыл бұрын

How about just remembering the moment? Why does everything have to be digitally archived?

@5piecekit

3 жыл бұрын

@@johnflanagan9153 Exactly! We have memories for a reason. People are so quick to sell out their capacities for the ease and promise of electronic devices that co-opt our God given gifts and abilities.

I take a quick pic to share on social media then put my phone away. No one actually cares if you got to go to a concert they didn’t get to go to… so I don’t go overboard anymore

Your charging hundreds and hundreds of dollars for seats and now your going to tell people they can’t take pictures on your final tour. DH get over yourself OMG

The negative impact of phone cameras is a huge topic, but to the specifics of Henley’s stance, I think it depends entirely on what the artist wants. If they don’t want cell phones, you don’t use them. I’ve been to events where you either don’t carry a phone in, or you surrender them at the door. So be it. You know this in advance and it’s part of your decision to attend or not. From the perspective of the audience, I believe that grabbing a couple of photos (not selfies) doesn’t stop you enjoying the moment. Likewise a couple of short videos. However, if you video longer periods (eg entire songs or multiple songs) you do miss the moment. All that said, if the artist doesn’t mind, and you aren’t impeding others around you, then it’s your choice. I live in Australia, and don’t go to as many gigs as I did when I was younger. My hearing loss from those days is testimony to weekly rituals during the 1980s. However, in recent times, I have recorded parts of a song at some gigs, posted it on social media, then had the artists re-post it on theirs. In that instance they appreciate people thanking them for the concert experience. I’ve seen the same happen with others. In those instances, I’m sure it relates to the scale of the artist. It’s more the touring Aussie artists that will repost (from sell out gigs mind you) rather than large scale international tours. But again, it shows that some performers will embrace the technology. As an audience member you simply respect their wishes.

He wants the audience to pay for a ticket, then pay all their attention to him.

I've never done it ! He's right