Press and Discussion about Don's new album(s) in progress

[Topkat]

I thought I had read on here that Don commented that the album is actually finished, but he doesn't have a deal with a record label to release it...

I would love to get my hands on it!

I find it really hard to believe that Don Henley doesn't have a deal with a record label???? That is just NOT POSSIBLE

[zeldabjr]

Let's pool our money so we can hear this thing!!

[Freypower]

I find it really hard to believe that Don Henley doesn't have a deal with a record label???? That is just NOT POSSIBLE

Not long ago (June, actually) he was quoted as saying that he didn't have a deal. ETA: I found the article. That was also when he was saying he expected to have it finished by mid-July.

http://www.rgj.com/article/20120622/...nclick_check=1

[sodascouts]

I don't think it's that labels don't want him; they know he's a proven talent. I think it's that they don't want to give him the kind of deal he's asking for.

Just a hunch.

[Ive always been a dreamer]

I agree with your hunch, Soda. As a matter of fact, I have the same one.

[Brooke]

Yup, money talks!

[EaglesKiwi]

I've just read the thread about Don & Glenn appearing on the Geffen documentary - from that I think Don has many reasons to be fussy about negotiating a deal. I may have to be patient!

[Topkat]

Yeah, that sounds more like it. I bet the whole thing is finished & Don is holding out for more money. That sounds just like him....Well, I guess we wait

[EaglesKiwi]

Yeah, that sounds more like it. I bet the whole thing is finished & Don is holding out for more money. That sounds just like him....Well, I guess we wait

Well, it may not be just about the money. I suggest that promotion of the album is a big factor (otherwise he could just release it himself?), and also Don may not want to be tied into a multi-album agreement again, having been burnt previously - and I would think that would be something the record labels would push for if they're going to invest in promotion.

[StephUK]

They must be someone out there who will promote the album! Walmart did the LROOE(whatever we might think about that!) so Don must be able to find a deal - as long as he's not too greedy.

What's better though, get a lesser amount from the deal or not put the album out at all and get no money(plus losing what he's already spent on recording it)?