The Long Run

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About The Long Run

"The Long Run" is a song written by Don Henley and Glenn Frey and recorded by the Eagles. The sound of the song is viewed as a tribute to the Stax / Memphis rhythm and blues sound. It was the title track of their album The Long Run and was released as a single in November 1979. It reached No. 8 on the U. S. Billboard Hot 100 in early 1980. It was the second of three singles released from The Long Run album, preceded by "Heartache Tonight," which reached No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 in November 1979, and followed by "I Can't Tell You Why," which also reached No. 8 on the Billboard Hot 100, in the spring of 1980. The song was featured on the TV show WKRP in Cincinnati on the episode "The Doctor's Daughter". Specifically, Dr. Johnny Fever decides to air the recording and his programming director Andy Travis is hysterical with delight that his popular DJ is playing a hit record for once. 


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1980
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14 facts about this song

Song Genre
"The Long Run" is usually classified as classic rock, a genre that emerged from the rock and roll music of the 1950s and 1960s.
Album Title Track
The song is the title track from Eagles' sixth studio album, also named "The Long Run." The album was released in 1979.
Chart Rankings
"The Long Run" reached No. 8 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the U.S., indicating its high popularity.
Last Top Ten Single
The song was the last top ten single for the Eagles before their 14-year hiatus from 1980 to 1994.
Length of Album Production
The production of "The Long Run" album took 18 months, much longer than the band's previous records. This lengthy period was mainly attributed to conflicts among the band members and frequent changes in producers.
Songwriters
The song was written by the Eagles' members Don Henley and Glenn Frey, who were both the primary songwriters of the band.
Lyrics Theme
The lyrics of "The Long Run" reflect on the challenges of sustaining fame and success, especially in the music industry, suggesting that it's more about endurance than peak moments.
Album Sales
The "Long Run" album, propelled by its title track, sold more than seven million copies in the U.S., making it the band's fourth straight album to sell more than a million copies.
Grammy Nominations
The album that contains "The Long Run" received three Grammy nominations, adding to the prestige of the song.
Last Album for 28 Years
"The Long Run" was the Eagles' last studio album till “Long Road Out of Eden” was released in 2007, indicating the importance of this song in Eagles' discography.
Song Record Label
"The Long Run" was released by Asylum Records, which also released most of the Eagles' major hits.
Popular in Concerts
Despite the band's turbulent history, "The Long Run" remains a favorite in the Eagles' concert set lists.
Music Video
Contrary to many songs of the era, there is no official music video for "The Long Run."
Cover Versions
Although the song is not one of the most covered Eagles' songs, it has been performed by artists like Dionne Warwick and Billy Joel.

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