Songfacts: Some of the Toto songs that you sung on, the Crosby, Stills & Nash stuff that you've been associated with, it's just wonderful stuff. And I can tell you that it was always 99% asking for my vocals, not to play bass or guitar or anything. But I don't get as many calls, which is fine. Timothy: I used to sing on a lot of records and a lot of different projects, more in the past than I do now. Are you as in demand, do you think, for your vocals as you are for your musicianship, your bass playing? I didn't realize, until I prepared for this interview, all the great songs that you've sung on. Songfacts: When I hear that, I just wish there were more Eagles songs that featured your vocals. It was loosely based on my own experiences. And I had this little piece of a tune that they really liked. I did bring a portion of that song, unfinished, to them back then, because I was new in the band and they wanted to introduce me on a good note, no pun intended. Timothy: Well, first of all, it was co-written by me and Don and Glenn. Songfacts: I want to talk a little bit about your work with the Eagles and probably the most familiar song of yours is "I Can't Tell You Why." Is that based on a personal experience of your own? But then enough's enough, and let's try to do something that might be meaningful, you know? And I'm also able to commit a little more time to writing the next album. But it's kind of lightening off at the moment, so I'm able to do this. I do have a lot going on and a lot of it is band related. You must be a really busy guy that it's just hard to find time to focus on supporting your own music. Songfacts: It's interesting you're touring in support of an album that came out in 2009. I have a certain job with the Eagles I try to fulfill and certain commitments to myself on all kinds of levels, and try to do my best. I don't really think about any of it in those terms. Someone once called me the Ronnie Wood (laughs) of the Eagles. Dan MacIntosh (Songfacts): I think of you as sort of the George Harrison of the Eagles in that you have all this great singing and writing talent, yet you're a little overshadowed by a couple of really assertive songwriters. He gave us some insights on what it's like playing "Hotel California" for the gazillionth time, why the Eagles broke up, and the rumor that he was the one who coined the term "Parrotheads" to describe Jimmy Buffett's fans. The Eagles keep Schmit busy, which may be why he's just now getting around to touring in support of his 2009 solo album, Expando. He has always been in demand for his high, pure singing voice - listen for him in the background of Toto's hit "Africa," and on Steely Dan's albums Pretzel Logic, The Royal Scam and Aja. Although he's best known for being an Eagle, Schmit was also a member of the groundbreaking country-rock band, Poco. His work with The Eagles is best exemplified by the song "I Can't Tell You Why," which he co-wrote and sang lead. Schmit is the Eagles' bass player, and also an outstanding singer and songwriter.
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