One of These Nights cover art

  Studio Album · No. 4

One of These Nights Songwriting Credits by Eagles

1975 Asylum 9 tracks 43 min

Produced by Bill Szymczyk  ·  Engineered by Bill Szymczyk

Asylum RockCountry RockSoft Rock
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Authorship
Complete Artist

Holds writing credit on 9 of 9 tracks

Authorship Breakdown 9 / 9 documented

Who wrote the songs?

Scored across the 9 tracks with documented writers, by whether Eagles carries a lyricist or composer credit.

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Eagles's roles on this album

Share of the 9 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.

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By the Numbers

9
Tracks
7
Lyricists
1
Producers
1
No.1 Single
4 million
US Copies Sold
1975
Released

Awards & Recognition 1

Grammy Award for Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals (1976, 'Lyin' Eyes')
Data Insight

One of These Nights tightens the writing around Frey and Henley, who share credit on the title track, 'Lyin' Eyes,' and 'After the Thrill Is Gone.' Randy Meisner and Don Felder contribute as co-writers, with Felder taking his first lead vocal on his own co-write 'Visions.' Bernie Leadon's 'Journey of the Sorcerer' is an instrumental, and his closing 'I Wish You Peace,' co-written with Patti Davis, was his last contribution before leaving the band.

One of These Nights is the fourth studio album by Eagles, released in June 1975 and their first to reach number one in the United States. Produced by Bill Szymczyk, it pushed the band further into polished rock while keeping its harmonies intact, and it was the last album to feature founding guitarist Bernie Leadon. The title track became the band's second number-one single, joined by the hits 'Lyin' Eyes' and 'Take It to the Limit.' Don Felder's growing role shows in his co-writes 'Too Many Hands' and 'Visions,' the latter his only lead vocal with the band. The album earned a Grammy for 'Lyin' Eyes' and was certified four-times platinum.

Track Listing & Credits 9 tracks

Written by the artist Written by outside writers
#TitleLyricist(s)Composer(s)Producer(s)Performers
1
One of These Nights #1
Don HenleyGlenn Frey Donald Hugh HenleyGlenn Lewis Frey Bill Szymczyk Don Henley (Lead Vocals)
2
Too Many Hands
Randy MeisnerDon Felder Randall Herman MeisnerDonald William Felder Bill Szymczyk Randy Meisner (Lead Vocals)
3
Hollywood Waltz
Don HenleyGlenn FreyBernie LeadonTom Leadon Donald Hugh HenleyGlenn Lewis FreyBernard Matthew Leadon IIITom Leadon Bill Szymczyk Don Henley (Lead Vocals)
4
Journey of the Sorcerer
Bernie Leadon Bernard Matthew Leadon III Bill Szymczyk Bernie Leadon (Instrumental)
5
Lyin' Eyes #2
Don HenleyGlenn Frey Donald Hugh HenleyGlenn Lewis Frey Bill Szymczyk Glenn Frey (Lead Vocals)
6
Take It to the Limit #4
Randy MeisnerDon HenleyGlenn Frey Randall Herman MeisnerDonald Hugh HenleyGlenn Lewis Frey Bill Szymczyk Randy Meisner (Lead Vocals)
7
Visions
Don HenleyDon Felder Donald Hugh HenleyDonald William Felder Bill Szymczyk Don Felder (Lead Vocals)
8
After the Thrill Is Gone
Don HenleyGlenn Frey Donald Hugh HenleyGlenn Lewis Frey Bill Szymczyk Glenn Frey (Lead Vocals)Don Henley (Lead Vocals)
9
I Wish You Peace
Bernie LeadonPatti Davis Bernard Matthew Leadon IIIPatti Davis Bill Szymczyk Bernie Leadon (Lead Vocals)

Songwriter & Credit Spotlight 13 contributors

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Frequently Asked Questions One of These Nights

Who wrote the songs on One of These Nights?
Glenn Frey and Don Henley wrote or co-wrote most of the album, including the title track and 'Lyin' Eyes.' Randy Meisner and Don Felder co-wrote several tracks, and Bernie Leadon contributed the instrumental 'Journey of the Sorcerer.'
Was One of These Nights the Eagles' first number-one album?
Yes. It was the band's first album to top the Billboard 200, and the title track became their second number-one single.
Which song did Don Felder sing lead on?
Felder sang lead on 'Visions,' which he co-wrote with Don Henley. It was his only lead vocal on an Eagles studio track.
Was this Bernie Leadon's last Eagles album?
Yes. One of These Nights was Bernie Leadon's final studio album with the band; he left in late 1975.
Did One of These Nights win a Grammy?
Yes. 'Lyin' Eyes' won the Grammy for Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals.
How well did One of These Nights sell?
It is certified four-times platinum in the United States.

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