Glenn Frey: 6 Lesser-Known Credits From His Career

Author Erica Banas // Rock Music Reporter

January 18th, 2021 6:00 AM

Glenn Frey passed away five years ago today (January 18.)

Frey’s Rock and Roll Hall of Fame career is littered with credits, primarily from The Eagles. However, he has made a number of other appearances on other albums.

In honor of Frey’s life and career, here’s a brief look at six lesser-known credits from his career.

• Bob Seger & The Silver Bullet Band – ‘Stranger In Town’

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  Frey and Seger went back and knew each other from the local Detroit music scene. Frey appeared on a number of Seger albums including 1978's 'Stranger in Town' where he provided the guitar solo on "Till It Shines."

• Elton John – ’21 at 33′

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  Frey provided backing vocals on "White Lady White Powder" from Sir Elton's 1980 album '21 at 33.'

• Bob Seger & The Silver Bullet Band – ‘Against The Wind’

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  Frey provided backing vocals on two tracks from Seger's 1980 studio album: "Fire Lake" and "Against the Wind."
• Jimmy Buffett – ‘Last Mango in Paris’

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  Frey co-wrote"Gypsies in the Palace" from Buffett's 1985 studio album and also provided additional vocals on the track.

• Bob Seger & The Silver Bullet Band – ‘The Distance’

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  Frey provided backing vocals on "Shame on the Moon" from Seger's 1982 studio album.

• ‘Ghostbusters II’ soundtrack

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  Frey contributed the track "Flip City" to the soundtrack to 1989's 'Ghostbusters II.'

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Author Erica Banas // Rock Music Reporter

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• Music

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Eagles,Glenn Frey