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Donald Hugh Henley (born July 22, 1947) is an American musician, singer, songwriter, record producer and founding member of the Eagles. He was the drummer and co-lead vocalist for the Eagles from 1971 until the band broke up in 1980, and he reprised those duties for the group's reunions since 1994. He has been the only constant member of the band since its formation. Henley sang the lead vocals on Eagles hits such as “Witchy Woman“, “Desperado“, “Best of My Love“, “One of These Nights“, “Hotel California“, “Life in the Fast Lane“, “The Long Run“ and “Get Over It“. “Dirty Laundry“ is a hit song written by Don Henley and Danny Kortchmar, from Henley's Gold-plus debut solo album I Can't Stand Still, released in 1982. The song hit #1 on the Billboard Top Album Tracks chart in October 1982, prior to being issued as a 45. Lyrically, the song describes mass media sensationalism and yellow journalism. Released as the second single from I Can't Stand Still, it spent three weeks at #3 on the Billboard Hot 100 in early 1983. The single was certified Gold by the Recording Industry Association of America in March of 1983, representing sales of over one million in the United States. The song is about the callousness of TV news reporting as well as the tabloidization of all news. Henley sings from the standpoint of a news anchorman who “could have been an actor, but I wound up here“, and thus is not a real journalist. The song's theme is that TV news coverage focuses too much on negative and sensationalist news; in particular, deaths, disasters, and scandals, with little regard to the consequences or for what is important (“We all know that crap is king“). The song was inspired by the intrusive press coverage surrounding the deaths of John Belushi and Natalie Wood, and Henley's own arrest in 1980 when he was charged with contributing to the delinquency of a minor and possession of marijuana, cocaine, and Quaaludes after paramedics treated a 16-year-old girl who was subsequently suffering from drug intoxication at his Los Angeles home. Among the musicians on the record were Timothy B. Schmit and Joe Walsh, two of Henley's Eagles bandmates. Walsh performs the first guitar solo, followed by Steve Lukather of the band Toto; the guitar basic tracks are played by Danny Kortchmar who also helped Henley compose this song. Jeff Porcaro (also of Toto) plays the drums on this track. Lyrics: I make my living off the evening news Just give me something, something I can use People love it when you lose They love dirty laundry Well, I coulda' been an actor, but I wound up here I just have to look good, I don't have to be clear Come and whisper in my ear Give us dirty laundry Kick 'em when they're up.. Kick 'em when they're down X3 Kick 'em when they're up.. Kick 'em all around.. We got the bubble-headed bleached-blonde Comes on at five.. She can tell you 'bout the plane crash With a gleam in her eye It's interesting when people die Give us dirty laundry Can we film the operation? Is the head dead yet? You know, the boys in the newsroom Got a running bet Get the widow on the set! We need dirty laundry You don't really need to find out, what's going on You don't really want to know just.. how far it's gone Just leave well enough alone Eat your dirty laundry Kick 'em when they're up.. Kick 'em when they're down X2 Kick 'em when they're stiff.. Kick 'em all around Dirty little secrets Dirty little lies We got our dirty little fingers in everybody's pies We love to cut you down to size We love dirty laundry We can do “The Innuendo“ We can dance and sing When it's said and done we haven't told you a thing It's we all know that crap is king Give us dirty laundry! - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Notes by deep46blue for Friends, Artists, Composers, Photographers, Videomakers: ✔ If you would like to submit your track, visual or any else art for promotion. ✔ If you want to add any kind of information which belongs to the video (audio or visual) ✔ If you have any issues regarding any of the videos. Please look for my email address in my channel's about page, I will be glad to read from you :) Follow Me On Facebook: Follow Me On Twitter: Follow me on MeWe: ✔Select the Optimal Resolution 4K-2160p or HD 1080p and the Full Screen Mode, to fully enjoy it ! ✔ Be aware all music and pictures belongs to the original artists. ✔ I am in no position to give anyone permission to use this. All media featured is owned by the respective parties, this media is displayed under the Fair Use laws for the purposes of commentary, criticism and review. Absolutely no copyright infringement intended.☑ NON PROFIT!NON-COMMERCIAL! If someone holds the copyright for the videos or music pls mail me deep46blue@. I didnt make that for money so be polite :)
