The Eagles kicked off their Long Goodbye Tour at New York City's Madison Square Garden on Thursday night, September 7, with a 23-song setlist chock full of fan favorites, as well as a few cover song selections.
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The Eagles -- Don Henley, Joe Walsh, Timothy B. Schmit, Vince Gill, and Deacon Frey -- have officially hit the road one last time, visiting fans across the U.S. on their Long Goodbye Tour with Steely Dan. During their opening night at New York City's Madison Square Garden, the band started off the night with their cover of Steve Young's "Seven Bridges Road," before diving right into their beloved catalog, even sprinkling in a few Joe Walsh solo songs.
Singer Don Henley admitted from the stage the band had been through a "rough six weeks," following the passing of Eagles co-founder Randy Meisner, adding he was an "incredible musician" and an "amazing singing voice," before dedicating their track "Take It to the Limit" to him. Another major highlight of the evening was the band's double-shot of Jimmy Buffett covers -- "Come Monday" and "Fins" -- in honor of his passing earlier this week -- with Joe Walsh wearing a parrot hat in solidarity with his "Parrot Heads" fanbase.
"Jimmy and I got thrown out of some of the finest hotels in the world," Walsh told the crowd. "Jimmy Buffett is now sailing on that cosmic ocean, having that cheeseburger with Glenn [Frey] and Randy," Henley added. "We always liked to laugh and say we survived the '70s together."
Take a look at the Eagles' opening night setlist and their Long Goodbye Tour itinerary below, with dates currently scheduled through November 18. Tickets are on sale now.
Eagles' September 7, 2023 setlist at Madison Square Garden, NYC:
Seven Bridges Road (Steve Young cover)
Take It Easy
One of These Nights
Take It to the Limit
Best of My Love
Witchy Woman
Peaceful Easy Feeling
Tequila Sunrise
In the City (Joe Walsh solo)
I Can't Tell You Why
New Kid in Town
Lyin' Eyes
Life's Been Good
Already Gone
Come Monday (Jimmy Buffett cover)
Fins (Jimmy Buffett cover)
Boys of Summer
All Night Long (Joe Walsh solo)
Heartache Tonight
Life in the Fast Lane
Rocky Mountain Way (Joe Walsh solo)
Desperado
Hotel California
Eagles - The Long Goodbye Tour dates:
September 7 — New York, NY — Madison Square Garden
September 8 — New York, NY — Madison Square Garden
September 11 — Boston, MA — TD Garden
September 13 — Boston, MA — TD Garden
September 16 — Newark, NJ — Prudential Center
September 20 — Belmont Park, NY — UBS Arena
October 5 — Denver, CO — Ball Arena
October 6 — Denver, CO — Ball Arena
October 9 — Indianapolis, IN — Gainbridge Fieldhouse
October 10 — Indianapolis, IN — Gainbridge Fieldhouse
October 13 — Detroit, MI — Little Caesars Arena
October 17 — Cleveland, OH — Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse
November 2 — Atlanta, GA — State Farm Arena
November 4 — Atlanta, GA — State Farm Arena
November 7 — Charlotte, NC — Spectrum Center
November 9 — Raleigh, NC — PNC Arena
November 14 — Lexington, KY — Rupp Arena
November 17 — St. Paul, MN — Xcel Energy Center
November 18 — St. Paul, MN — Xcel Energy Center