The episode begins with the host asking how the songwriter reconnected with Glenn Frey after the Eagles disbanded. The guest explains that Frey called him to write songs, despite having known each other for about 10 years without collaborating. He describes visiting Frey's rented house, which formerly belonged to James Cagney, where Frey had set up an elaborate scene with expensive wine and 100 candles to attract the muse. This led them to write 'The One You Love' that night, inspired by the idea of a girl choosing between two cool guys. The guest reflects on how this collaboration revealed Frey as one of the best songwriters in the country. They worked together for 14 years until the Eagles reunited, producing numerous songs listed by the host, including 'I Found Somebody,' 'Smuggler's Blues,' and 'You Belong to the City.' The host observes a metamorphosis in their sound, with more saxophone and a blue-eyed soul style, which Frey called his Wilson Pickett phase. The guest confirms many songs were about girls. He details their writing technique, 'El Blurto,' where they would record themselves improvising on guitars, then review the tape to find songs they had unconsciously created. They would transcribe these onto a yellow pad and edit them the next day. The episode touches on Frey's Detroit roots and his vision for albums, but is interrupted by an ad for public services in Canada. The overall tone is reflective, highlighting the luck and joy of their creative partnership.
