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200764 minPGdocumentary

8.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Eagles: Desperado

200764 minPGdocumentary

8.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Los Angeles in the 1970s provides the setting for the making of The Eagles' 1973 album, focusing on the band's songwriting and relationships.

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Los Angeles in the 1970s provides the setting for the making of The Eagles' 1973 album, focusing on the band's songwriting and relationships.

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Los Angeles in the 1970s serves as the backdrop for the creation of The Eagles' 1973 album 'Desperado.' The documentary details the band's songwriting process and the dynamics among its members during recording. It features interviews with band members and archival footage that provide context for the album's significance in music history. Challenges faced by the band during this period are also discussed, illustrating the environment that shaped their work.

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