My Peaceful Easy Feeling

"My fave too! ...a key life memory."

Sun, 06 May 2012 12:20:13 -0700

My all-time best band is Eagles and I play and sing a handful of their songs for my own entertainment. After Hotel California, Peaceful Easy Feeling is my next favorite Eagles song. The lyrics, rhythm and solo especially, are tops. The verse, “I get this feeling I may know you…” is particularly poignant, as it has been a mirror of my own thoughts about a special someone :) Thank you Jack for a song that is itself a key life memory. -Derek A.

My Fav Song

Fri, 04 May 2012 17:24:00 -0700

My fav. song to haromonize with friends & family! -Ruby J.

Your Words Have Done Far More Than You Know

Wed, 25 Apr 2012 11:32:00 -0700

I have to say that I don’t recall the first time I heard “Peaceful Easy Feeling”, but it has been a constant golden thread throughout my life. First, the casual strum of the guitar was calming to my young, frightened heart: Da dah dum, da dah dum, da dah dum. Then, the lyrics spoke to me time and time again reminding me, “I’m already standing on the ground”. I AM standing on the ground an’ no one can take THAT from me, no one can truly harm me. Reminding me over and over, that I would not only survive but thrive, and eventually, I would find my voice. This has always been my all-time favorite song because it gives me a peaceful, easy feeling. Jack, your words have done far more than you know, THANK YOU. <3 -Tracy C.

It was always New Years Eve at the Bellemeade

Tue, 14 Feb 2012 17:51:00 -0800

Jack- Do you remember playing the downstairs dive under the Bellemeade Buffet back about 1978 ??? That’s where I first heard your “Peaceful, Easy Feeling.” Loved it then; I still do. Thanks -Nancy G.

Still working on the JACK TEMPCHIN Live At Tales From The Tavern...

Tue, 06 Dec 2011 10:56:00 -0800

Still working on the JACK TEMPCHIN Live At Tales From The Tavern DVD/CD. Quite a few technical delays have pushed the release date far forward into 2012. SO: here’s another sneak peak of “Peaceful Easy Feeling” performed by the guy who wrote the song while the crowd sang along that night. Thanks for your patience… it is very much appreciated!

Part Three-A Story Still In Progress

Tue, 06 Sep 2011 18:32:02 -0700

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

Even Grandmaw and Grandpaw loved it.

Wed, 31 Aug 2011 17:36:58 -0700

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.

I still love playing it

Sat, 27 Aug 2011 18:24:56 -0700

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.

Peaceful Easy Feeling....

Thu, 25 Aug 2011 14:09:47 -0700

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.

Love it!

Wed, 24 Aug 2011 12:09:15 -0700

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.

It has become Our song

Tue, 23 Aug 2011 16:31:55 -0700

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

Takes me back to a carefree time

Mon, 22 Aug 2011 16:41:56 -0700

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.

Waltz Across Cardiff

Fri, 19 Aug 2011 13:50:30 -0700

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.

Updating A Story Still In Progress

Thu, 18 Aug 2011 17:53:57 -0700

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

Peaceful with Jack in SoCal !

Wed, 17 Aug 2011 12:40:09 -0700

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.

It's life

Tue, 16 Aug 2011 13:50:00 -0700

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.

Takes me back to 1972

Tue, 16 Aug 2011 10:04:32 -0700

“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

All time Classic song.

Mon, 15 Aug 2011 09:54:04 -0700

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.

That awesome summer of '76!

Sun, 14 Aug 2011 15:04:53 -0700

I think the first time I ever heard this song was summer of 76. I was 17 yrs old and was out with my first true love. We would sing this song as we were driving around with the top down in his MGB. That was an awesome summer and full of awesome memories. I still listen to this song probably weekly. My son’s grew up singing this song. My 14 yr old now has sang it since he was 2 yrs old! It still makes me smile and reminds me of the summer of 76! -Connie S.

She was 18 and beautiful

Sat, 13 Aug 2011 10:56:49 -0700

It was 73-74. I was nuts about a younger girl. She was 18 and beautiful. I was 26 and stupid. We would drive to the desert, get high, watch the sunset and moonrise, and make love. I knew it was not going to last. She had her friends, I had mine. It didn’t last. Peaceful Easy Feeling was and is the soundtrack to that memory. Postscript: I’m 64 now and have been married 36 years (someone else) and that 18 year old is now fifty something and has been married for years. We are still best friends and I still get that Peaceful Easy Feeling when I’m near her. -Scamp