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Eagles

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Before the dawn of the classic album--. LIVE AT THE FORUM '76", which was recorded live at the Los Angeles Forum in October 1976, just before the release of the Eagles' masterpiece and immortal masterpiece "HOTEL CALIFORNIA", is now available for the first time on 180 gram weight analog! This 2-CD set includes the first live performance of album tracks and 10 hit songs, and is available in a jacket that pays homage to the original artwork! The Eagles, who have sold over 150 million albums, are the most important act in the history of music and an icon of West Coast rock. The Eagles are currently performing as the new Eagles, with Don Henley, Joe Walsh, Timothy B. Schmidt, and new members Deacon Frye and Vince Gill. The band has resumed their "Hotel California Tour 2021" which has been well-received throughout the U.S. since August this year.Live at the Forum '76," which was recorded live just before the release of "Hotel California," will be released as a 180-gram heavy-duty analog 2-CD set to coincide with the resumption of this tour, which will feature a complete recreation of the classic "Hotel California" album with orchestra and choir, as well as performances of the Eagles' greatest hits collection. will be released as a 180-gram heavyweight analog 2-CD set. Originally included as a bonus disc on the "HOTEL CALIFORNIA: 40TH ANNIVERSARY DELUXE EDITION" and "EXPANDED EDITION" released in 2017, this is the long-awaited first analog release of the live recording. LIVE AT THE FORUM '76" features three nights of live performances at the Los Angeles Forum in October 1976.The show, held one month before the release of the "Hotel California" album, featured the first live performances of songs "Hotel California" and "New Kid In Town," as well as hits from past albums such as "Take It Easy" from their debut album, "Already Gone" from 1974's "On The Border," and 1975's No. 1 hit "One of These Nights. BORDER", "Already Gone" from 1974's "ON THE BORDER", and 1975's No. 1 hit "One of These Nights", as well as hits from past albums and Joe Walsh's James Gang song "Funk #49" were also included in the set list. On the U.S. album chart, the album reached No. 1 as of 1/15/77, and then held the No. 1 position for five consecutive weeks from April to May, reaching No. 1 for a total of eight weeks (No. 4 on the annual chart for 1977). In the U.S., it sold 6 million copies in the first year after its release, and has sold more than 17 million copies to date. HOTEL CALIFORNIA" has sold more than 32 million copies worldwide, making it one of the Eagles' best-selling albums and a timeless classic.Live at the Forum '76" is a live album that captures the band just before the release of their masterpiece, which launched two No. 1 singles ("New Kid In Town" and "Hotel California") and won two Grammy Awards. This analog release is also notable for its artwork, which pays homage to the original album.