Observing her unhappy expression, Frey remarked, "Look at her, she can't even hide those lyin' eyes".
Features "sobbing" pedal steel and acoustic guitars that emphasize the melancholy tone.
Glenn Frey provides the plaintive, melodic lead.
The duo immediately began sketching lyrics on cocktail napkins to capture the scene. 🎸 Composition & Style
Reached #2 on the Billboard Hot 100 and #8 on the Billboard Country chart. 🏆 Awards & Legacy
A perfect blend of country-rock and soft pop, it became a major crossover hit.
Don Henley and Glenn Frey were at Dan Tana’s , a popular Los Angeles bar, when they spotted a beautiful young woman with a much older, wealthy man.