How Eagles’ “Desperado” Became a Classic Without Ever Being a Hit SingleProfessor of Rock Most people assume that today's song from one of the biggest bands ever was a #1 hit because it’s such a classic radio standard...played all the time. In reality, it missed the charts entir...3 years agoHow Eagles’ “Desperado” Became a Classic Without Ever Being a Hit SingleProfessor of Rock0:00 / 0:00Use this feed in your RSS readerCopy the publisher’s public feed URL, or build an OPML reading list for another reader.Copy RSS URL Open RSS feed · Find feeds & export OPMLKeep up with this sourceFollow this sourceKeep this source in your dashboard and return to its latest articles. Email alerts are managed separately in Settings.FetchFeeds groups articles by feed so you can follow sources, compare coverage, and save stories for later.Back to all articles from Professor of RockMore from this feedChoose another story from Professor of Rock.What Happened to Breathe? The Rise and Disappearance of an 80s Hit MachineInterview with Eric Burdon: How “We Gotta Get Out of This Place” Inspired Bruce SpringsteenInterview with Steve Stevens: How Billy Idol’s “White Wedding” Became an MTV ClassicRevisiting the Top 10 Songs of 1982 – Which Hit Stands the Test of Time?Steven Tyler Wrote “Dream On” at 14 – The Song That Almost Didn’t HappenHow Fleetwood Mac’s “Everywhere” Emerged from the Chaos of Tango in the NightHow A-ha’s “Take On Me” Overcame Failure to Become an 80s ClassicHow Foreigner’s “Juke Box Hero” Combined Two Stories Into an 80s Rock Anthem