My Peaceful Easy Feeling

Our story continues to grow and evolve. Only a month ago, I posted our story of love and redemption. While this is far from the final installment of what I hope is a continuing love and relationship, it will be the last for now, because my one true love and I have now restarted our life together as a couple. She has come with me to my Kentucky home, and has begun living with me. We shall marry again soon, and both of us believe Peaceful Easy Feeling played a major role in our reunion. My cynical side says fairy tales don’t exist, but I’m living proof they can and do come true. -Al

I was a kid living in Michigan in the seventies. My grandparents were from Alabama but lived in Michigan. Their music was more Hank Williams, George Jones, and such. But I can still hear my grandmother singing Peaceful Easy Feeling… She loved that song and I still love it today. Saturday nights on the front porch with the neighbors over for a sing-along always included Peaceful Easy Feeling. The song title fits very well to it’s effect on people because it seems to give one in a peaceful easy feeling. Songs like that last forever and I sure wish we had more of them today. I am a songwriter too and have been very inspired by the great ones just like this. ~Eric A.

One of the first songs I learned to play on my guitar, years ago, and is still one of my favorites… I think you should get some recognition from Don & Glen at their shows.  I still love playing it. -Jim V.

Always evokes in me…That peaceful, easy feeling ! America’s Greatest all time band since….Glen Miller !  The signature band of the ’70s, who after backing Linda Ronstadt in the studio, took on a life of their own.  The core group carries on, and every time they replace a member of the group, the core group expands and they become more current, topical, and grow in popularity.  Their fans span the ages of 70 on down, getting younger every year as new fans discover the older classics which are new to them.  The Eagles feel like a comfortable leather coat, more comfortable as it ages. and they always …..fit like a glove ! -Jim D.

I’ve been listening to your songs my whole life and love every minute of it and it always takes me back to what it gives me. Peaceful easy feeling! Love it! -Lynn M.K.

Just about a week ago, on a trip to Arizona, me and my girlfriend went to Sedona surroundings to see the sights and enjoy this one day trip. Have to say, it was the most wonderful time of my life I ever recorded.  It was a Perfect Day by all means. But crossing through the desert, listening and singing this song, it becomes like the cherry on top—since the lyrics seems to be talking about us and our love. We love that song! Now it has become Our song. -Racsosolo

To me it was about feeling good about yourself, that: “hey girl I know we’re over, but I’ve already moved on”. I think all of the Eagles songs remind me of a special time in my life and some special person.  Thanx for the song,   -Ralph ‘Doc’ D.

Our original plan was to import Texas blues boogie into SoCal. I mean, how could a Freddie King and ZZ Top cover band fail, right? Irony of ironies that after having fled Texas for SoCal in the early ‘70’s I’d find souped-up Byrds ruling the roost.  First couple of local jam parties I attended had everyone playing countryfied guitar and crooning “Peaceful” and “Easy”.  WTH??  Then I worm my way into a concert at La Paloma Theater and some stringbean tumbles (literally) onto the stage and claims to be the author of the Eagles hit song.  Nooo way, duuude, you’ve been bonging it too long.  Went home afterward, dug out the album cover, and, lo and behold, it was true!  The first of many confounding contradictions of SoCal beachbum life lessons. -Doc W.

I submitted my story last week, and since then I have spent three days with the love I lost 29 years ago. It was three days of wonderful catching up, laughter and yes… love. While we are temporarily apart now, things are in the works for us to be together permanently. I have never been more happy or content in my life, or felt so loved. In our house, Peaceful Easy Feeling will have a place of honor and love always. Thanks again Jack for the song. -Al

I got to play this with Jack in his home with others one night in Encinitas, CA! Very awesome… and a little bit peaceful… but perhaps tequila was involved! -Karen Sue B.

The song says it all.  Just hearing an Eagles song gives me a Peacefull Easy Feeling.  It’s the calming nature of the band that I love so much.  When I’m having a bad day, I turn to an Eagles tape and presto! I come out of the bad mood and move on.  I Thank You and the Eagles for getting threw many bad days!!  If you remember for a past post of mine.  You guys have been life savers!!  I will forever be grateful!!! -Kenneth W.

“Peaceful Easy Feeling” came out my junior year of high school and I was struggling to learn to sing harmony. When I heard this song I could pick out the harmonies and it all made sense. Now when I hear it I sing harmony and it takes me back to 1972! -M.D. Young

Whenever I hear Peaceful Easy Feeling, I am instantly Happy.  The song takes me back to childhood: no cares, no worries… It’s a classic still! I never get tired of hearing it. 50 years from now the song will still be GREAT. -Donna S.