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Eagles' "Heartache Tonight": Last No. 1 Before Breakup

9/19/2025

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The Eagles released “Heartache Tonight” on September 18, 1979, their last No. 1 single from *The Long Run*.
The song topped the Billboard Hot 100 for one week, marking the band's final chart hit before their breakup.
Co-written by Glenn Frey, JD Souther, Bob Seger, and Don Henley, it originated from a jam session inspired by Sam Cooke.
Bob Seger created the memorable chorus during this collaboration.
The song achieved success in multiple countries, including Canada and Australia.

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The Eagles released “Heartache Tonight” on September 18, 1979, their last No. 1 single from *The Long Run*.
The song topped the Billboard Hot 100 for one week, marking the band's final chart hit before their breakup.
Co-written by Glenn Frey, JD Souther, Bob Seger, and Don Henley, it originated from a jam session inspired by Sam Cooke.
Bob Seger created the memorable chorus during this collaboration.
The song achieved success in multiple countries, including Canada and Australia.