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SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 2009
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NEWS ABOUT: The Eagles

The Eagles stories: 4 news summaries

 Thriller Nears All- 
 Time US Sales Record  

Set to break Eagles' Greatest Hits figure

Jul 20, 09 2:00 PM CDT
(Newser) - Buoyed by the singer’s passing, Michael Jackson’s Thriller looks set to match the Eagles’ Their Greatest Hits 1971-1975 as the bestselling album ever in the US, Billboard reports. The Eagles compilation was certified 29 times platinum in 2006, having sold at least 29 million copies—but Billboard says... More »

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music • pop music • Michael Jackson • The Eagles • Thriller • album • album sales

OPINION

 Best Rock 
 Comebacks 
 of All Time

You may not realize it, but Elvis was once a has-been

Jun 30, 09 4:42 PM CDT
(Newser) - In honor of Blur’s triumphant return Sunday at the Glastonbury Festival, the Independent compiles a list of the best rock-and-roll comebacks:
  • Elvis Presley: The King was practically a has-been in 1968, following his army stint and a string of lackluster films. His black-leather-clad, blues-heavy appearance on an
... More »

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music • Johnny Cash • Elvis Presley • Brian Wilson • The Eagles • comeback • Blur • Jay-ZTV • Green Day

 Labels Flee iTunes
 to Push Album Sales

Record execs dislike Apple's singles-friendly policy

Aug 28, 08 9:36 AM CDT
(Newser) - Record labels have begun yanking their artists’ work from the iTunes, reports the Wall Street Journal, saying they can make more money selling intact albums than 99-cent singles downloads. Last year Atlantic Records kept Kid Rock's Rock 'n Roll Jesus album off the online shelves; when that album sold a... More »

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music industry • record sales • iTunes Store • Kid Rock • The Eagles • album sales • Estelle

Eagles Enjoy Their Perch Near the Top

Henley philosophizes on album's success, Wal-Mart, with CNN

Nov 17, 07 10:58 AM CST
(Newser) - The Eagles' new CD has sat at or near the top of the Billboard charts since its debut earlier this month—not bad for a band that hasn't released an album since 1979. Don Henley discusses the Eagles' approach to the double-disc Long Road Out of Eden with CNN,... More »

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record sales • Don Henley • The Eagles • Billboard charts • Wal-Mart

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