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Eagles
Lyrics for Song: Doolin-Dalton
Lyrics for Album: Desperado
They were duelin', Doolin-Dalton
High or low, it was the same
Easy money and faithless women
Red-eye whiskey for the pain
Go down, Bill Dalton, it must be God's will,
Two brothers lyin' dead in Coffeyville
Two voices call to you from where they stood
Lay down your lay books now
They're no damn good
Better keep on movin', Doolin-Dalton
'Til your shadow sets you free
If you're fast, and if you're lucky
You will never see that hangin' tree
Well, the towns lay out across the dusty plains
Like graveyards filled with tombstones, waitin' for the names
And a man could use his back, or use his brains
But some just went stir crazy, Lord, 'cause nothin' ever changed
'Til Bill Doolin met Bill Dalton
He was workin' cheap, just bidin' time
Then he laughed and said,"I'm goin,"
And so he left that peaceful life behind
Mm...
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Doolin-Dalton
Released on the 1973 album Desperado, "Doolin-Dalton" stands as a quintessential example of the Eagles' Western rock sound. The track features the band's signature harmonies and a driving rhythm section that evokes the imagery of the American frontier. Written by Don Henley and Glenn Frey, the song tells the story of two outlaws, the Dalton brothers, blending narrative storytelling with the band's polished production style. It serves as a key song in their discography, showcasing their ability to merge country influences with rock energy during their peak creative period. The recording remains a staple of their greatest hits collections, illustrating the band's enduring influence on the soft rock and country-rock genres. |
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| Album Lyrics: Desperado |
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"Desperado"
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