Eagles and Procol Harum at Pierrefonds Arena in Pierrefonds (Montreal), Quebec, Canada performed for their concert on July 19, 1972. Eagles opened for Procol Harum to a crowd of 2,500.
By this time the Eagles had already had their first group photo shoot and had released their first studio album, which was recorded at London’s Olympic Studios with producer Glyn Johns.
Eagles on stage at Pierrefonds Arena
Randy Meisner, Glenn Frey, Don Henley (on drums), and Bernie Leadon
Randy Meisner, Glenn Frey, Bernie, Leadon, and Don Henley
Montreal Star (Montreal, Quebec) – July 15, 1972
The Gazette (Montreal, Quebec) – July 15, 1972
“The Eagles are four veteran members of the Los Angeles country-rock scene, headed by Berie Leadon and Randy Meisner, with Glenn Frey and Don Henley. Take It Easy is their single.”
Montreal Star (Montreal, Quebec) – July 20, 1972
“Eagles have been on the road since the release of their album five weeks ago. ‘We close tomorrow night in Toronto,’ said the other fine guitarist, Glenn Frey. ‘We’ve played six dates on Joe Cocker’s tour, and several weeks with Jethro Tull.”
“Eagles are easily one of the best-rehearsed groups around. Their three- and four-part harmonies were a delight to hear throughout their show.
And they could boogie, too. Nightingale, written by Jackson Browne for them, was the best rocker, with a fine, staccato bass line by Randy Meisner, who sings like Steve Stills.”
The Gazette (Montreal, Quebec) – July 20, 1972
“Eagles wound the evening to life gradually with the evidently pleasing sound of Los Angeles country rock.”
“Despite preponderant North Shore patronage, the groups drew enthusiasts from Sherbrooke, Quebec City, Ottawa, and Vermont.”
North Shore News (Pierrefonds, Quebec) – Aug. 3, 1972
Pierrefonds Arena – capacity 2,500
I love this reminder that Randy and Bernie were the most well known when the Eagles started out: “The Eagles are four veteran members of the Los Angeles country-rock scene, headed by Bernie Leadon and Randy Meisner, with Glenn Frey and Don Henley. Take It Easy is their single.”
Don Henley needs reminded of that, too!
I love how the Montreal Star got it right early on in the Eagles’ career. “The Eagles are four veteran members of the Los Angeles country-rock scene, headed by Bernie Leadon and Randy Meisner, with Glenn Frey and Don Henley.”
I almost couldn’t believe I was reading a statement like that. That was usually not pointed out, but I’m glad it was in that article.
I was there for this. I went to school with one of the writers of the reviews. Both acts put on a fine show.
That would have been awesome to be at one of their shows when they were essentially just starting out as a band. I’m envious!