Where Are You Flying Now (To Glenn Frey)

When biographies are written about
the world wide famous bands  
all scribes will agree on one point  
for Eagles Glenn Frey was the man
Yes he could be overbearing at times  
pushing the group to a higher place  
with the rising trajectory  
some members where not enjoying that bright light's space  
The teaming with Don of Texas made for intriguing times  
crafting songs stretching beyond a country ring  
Don seemed to pursue hybrids of genres  
left the more twangy  tunes for Glenn to sing  
But make no mistake Glenn was a rocker  
with "The Heat Is On" he "Belongs To The City" big time
as I started my relationship with the guitar  
"Hotel California" was never far from my mind  
He would co-write songs that need no fences  
orchestrate the mere act of being alive  
like swan song of the Beatles  
even with inner band turmoil he and Don would still thrive  
For crafting the soundtrack of my youth  
in memories you will forever stay  
the most precious sound you guys gave me  
is that haunting tale of the "Sad Cafe"
 
 
 
 
Poscript---- the definite article was intentional left out in mentioning the group. Upon listening to interviews I discovered that Frey refused to call the group "The Eagles", instead saying "Eagles"