Believe it or not, but "Take It Easy," one of the Eagles' biggest hits of all time, was originally meant for another artist. "Take It Easy" and "Witchy Woman" were the rock band's first two singles ...

In 1994, Travis Tritt recorded a cover of the Eagles’ classic, “Take It Easy”. At the time, he likely had no idea that his song choice would help reunite a band that had been apart for several years.

The Eagles' hit "Take It Easy" turned 54 on May 1, 2026. The beloved track, off the band's first record, 1972's Eagles, was originally a single that came out a month before the album, as reported by ...