The Eagles is one of the better classic rock bands. I like them better than many classic rock bands because their lyrics are clever and their songs are relaxing. My favorite Eagles song is Lyin’ Eyes. I think it’s one of the greatest classic rock songs ever written because it is contains what I think is a universal truth.
According to group biography Hell Freezes Over, the Eagles were struggling in Los Angeles, where they noticed a lot of beautiful women in Hollywood who were married to affluent, flourishing businessmen. They speculated about how happy these woman really were. One night they were drinking in a bar when they spotted a gorgeous young woman with an old, fat, rich guy. One of the band members commented, "Look at her, she can't even hide those lyin’ eyes!”
These words inspired the lyrics of the song. However, the words of this song don’t just apply to Hollywood. They are applicable to most young women who marry an older man for money and security as opposed to love. Lyin’ Eyes is one of the greatest classic rock songs because it serves as a warning to older men and younger women alike. Young women who marry for financial reasons will probably end up miserable. Old men who are foolish enough to think these younger women marry them for love will most likely be cuckolded. Of all classic rock songs, I can’t think of another one with lyrics that are so true.