Questions tagged [don-henley]

Questions about the solo works of Don Henley (born 1947). Questions about his songs should be tagged with [song-lyrics]. For questions related to the Eagles, consider using the [eagles] tag instead.

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What, exactly, is the "Perfect Beast"?

The song Building the Perfect Beast by Don Henley repeats the following phrases several times: Soon he will be released Glory hallelujah! We're building the perfect beast Why does this include ...
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What is the nature of the friendship in Don Henley's "My Thanksgiving"?

The first verse My Thanksgiving by Don Henley (from Inside Job) reads as follows: A lot of things have happened Since the last time we spoke Some of them are funny Some of 'em ain't no joke ...
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Is Don Henley equating himself with upper-middle-class suburbia in "The Boys of Summer"?

The Boys of Summer by Don Henley contains the following lyrics: Out on the road today, I saw a DEADHEAD sticker on a Cadillac A little voice inside my head said, "Don't look back. You can never ...
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