Eagles Farewell Tour Melbourne Full Concert 2005

Okay, let's talk about something controversial. The Eagles' Farewell Tour. Melbourne. 2005. Full concert. It's a big deal, right?

Farewell? Really?

First off, that "farewell" thing? I'm calling shenanigans. It was 2005. They're still touring! Did they forget to say goodbye properly the first time?

Maybe they just really, *really* love the Melbourne crowds. Or maybe they just like playing "Hotel California" a lot. Who am I to judge?

The Concert: A Nostalgic Rollercoaster

The concert itself? Pretty epic. Let's be honest, those guys were legends for a reason. The harmonies? Impeccable.

But here's my unpopular opinion: it was a *tad* long. Like, three hours long. My backside started staging its own farewell tour from the stadium seating.

And you know what's coming next: the infamous encore. Yes, *another* encore. Were they secretly trying to break a record for most encores in a single concert?

I started checking my watch around the two and half hour mark. I felt like I am trapped in a time warp. Send help!

Glenn Frey: A Legend

Let's talk about Glenn Frey. What a presence. He owned that stage. Even back then, you knew you were watching something special.

His voice? Still smooth as butter. Even if the butter was slightly aging and starting to harden a little. Just kidding! (Mostly.)

He just radiated charisma. It was a reminder that the man helped build some of the greatest songs ever written.

Joe Walsh: The Wild Card

And then there's Joe Walsh. What a character. He brought the rock and roll swagger. Guitar solos that could melt glaciers.

He was the energy boost the concert sometimes needed. The guy just looked like he was having the time of his life. Good for him.

You kind of got the feeling he was ready to spontaneously combust at any moment. In a good way, of course.

Hotel California: Still the Star

"Hotel California." Oh, "Hotel California." Even my grandma knows that song. And she prefers polka music.

Let's be real, most of the audience were probably waiting for that one song. And it didn't disappoint.

Those guitar solos? Iconic. It's the kind of song that transcends generations. Even if you've heard it a million times, it hits different live.

I heard they played it twice in Melbourne 2005. If I would have heard it thrice, I would have lost my mind.

Final Verdict: Worth It?

So, was the Eagles' "Farewell" Tour in Melbourne, 2005 worth it? Absolutely.

Even if it was a bit long. And even if they didn't actually say farewell. It was the Eagles! Live! In their prime!

Besides, who doesn't love complaining about being at a legendary concert? It's a great story to tell. "Yeah, I saw the Eagles... and it was *long*!"

Would I see them again? Probably. Even if it means another three-hour marathon. Just remind me to bring a cushion.

But please, Eagles, promise me this time, it will be your *real* farewell! Or at least rename the tour 'The Neverending Story Tour'!