Stevie and Don "Hotel California"

[PenguinHead]

A good song is a good song. I could care less about senseless tabloid-like speculation about who or what inspired the songs. Spare me the forced indulgent drama.

But on another note: from what I've seen of the concert footage, Stevie was certainly inspired by having Don Henley by her side at those shows. I feel that his presence made her performances stronger, and her mood more lively. She looked and sounded great.

She was overtly enjoying the moment and clearly smitten with him. Don is kind of like her Lindsey sans the baggage. They share very similar careers -- both are members of hugely established bands, and both emerged as hugely established solo artists, maintaining a balance act with both camps.

I regret not making the effort to see a show on this aborted tour. How many shows did they do? Did Don leave the tour because Eagles swooped him up?