5 Things to Know About the Writing of “Take It Easy”
- Jackson Browne started writing the song but could not finish it.
- Glenn Frey completed the song, turning it into a co-write.
- The collaboration happened before the Eagles formed, when Frey was a solo artist.
- Browne’s unfinished verses and Frey’s additions created the final hit.
- The song became the Eagles’ first single and a defining track for both writers.