But the group is also known just as much for its internal discord and personnel changes as it is for hits like “Peaceful Easy Feeling,” “Take It Easy,” and their guitar opus ...

With the more rock-oriented Walsh in the band, the album saw the Eagles moving away from their country-rock roots and featuring some hard-rocking material. Hotel California yielded three hit singles.

Opinions expressed by Forbes Contributors are their own. Hugh McIntyre covers music, with a focus on the global charts. The Eagles’ hits are so ... sites–the album became a quick win for ...