Inside Eagles’ Desperado: who wrote the key songs, how the album was made in London, and why its outlaw myth still defines its legacy.

Released in 1974, On the Border was the Eagles’ third studio album and a turning point in their sound. From the failed London sessions with Glyn Johns to the move to Los Angeles with Bill Szymczyk, this was the record that set the stage for Hotel California.

Released in June 1975, One of These Nights marked the moment the Eagles sharpened both their sound and their identity. Recorded with producer Bill Szymczyk, the album bridged the gap between their early country-rock roots and the darker, more controlled direction that would soon lead to Hotel California.