5 Times When The Eagles Delivered Iconic Backing Vocals

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“Rider in the Rain” by Randy Newman

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“FM (No Static at All)” by Steely Dan

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“Fire Lake” by Bob Seger & the Silver Bullet Band

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“Look What You’ve Done to Me” by Boz Scaggs

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“She’s Too Good for Me” by Warren Zevon

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