# Eagles – Their Greatest Hits…. Why so many album sales?

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> [@jaycat](#):
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> I mean, the guys who wrote the songs must have written something down.

Maybe some chords, if that, but a proper lead sheet with a melody line and chords? Not likely for a pop/rock band.

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