Don Henley and Glenn Frey are always linked together as the main singers of hit singles of the Eagles. Both singers had their share of hits for the band. Many fans debate their favorite between the two. As the list below proves, both Henley and Frey sang lead of some of their biggest hits and their is probably no clear cut winner in terms of chart success. It is interesting to note that both Henley and Frey sang lead on seven Top 40 hits each but Henley edged out Frey three to two for #1 hits.
Billboard Top 40 Eagles Songs with Don Henley as Lead Singer
“Witchy Woman” (#9 peak Billboard chart position) written by Bernie Leadon and Don Henley (1972) from Eagles
“Best of My Love” (#1) written by Henley, Frey and J.D. Souther (1974) from On the Border
“One of These Nights” (#1) by Henley and Frey (1975) from One of These Nights
“Hotel California” (#1) written by Don Felder, Henley and Frey (1977) from Hotel California
“Please Come Home for Christmas” (#18) written by Charles Brown and Gene Redd from non-album single
“The Long Run” (#8) written by Henley and Frey (1979) from The Long Run
“Get Over It” (#31) written by Henley and Frey (1994) from Hell Freezes Over
Billboard Top 40 Eagles Songs with Glenn Frey as Lead Singer
“Take it Easy” (#12 peak Billboard chart position) written by Jackson Browne and Glenn Frey (1972) from Eagles
“Peaceful Easy Feeling” (#22) written by Jack Tempchin (1972) from Eagles
“Already Gone” (#32) written by Jack Tempchin and Robb Strandlund (1974) from On the Border
“Lyin’ Eyes” (#2) written by Frey and Henley (1975) from One of These Nights
“New Kid in Town” (#1) written by Henley, Frey and J.D. Souther (1976) from Hotel California
“Life in the Fast Lane” (#11) written by Joe Walsh, Henley and Frey (1977) from Hotel California
“Heartache Tonight” (#1) written by Henley, Frey, Bob Seger and J.D. Souther (1979) from The Long Run
