I was 21 when this came out but was not a big Eagles fan since I was a musical snob and they were a comercial success.  When the title track hit the airwaves, I heard a plagerized version of "We Used to Know" by Jethro Tull. It has an almost identical chord progression. But then again, I was a musical snob.  Now, in my aged wisdom, I have dropped all the snobbery and have given this "album" a second listen.  While it's not in my top 10, it's up there on my list of great albums.  I actually always liked "The last resort" for it's message and sonic appeal.  I was also a Joe Walsh fan from his James Gang and early solo work (FM radio only!) but never liked his squeaky voice.  His brilliat guitar work made up for it.  So Walsh on guitar with the other Eagles professionals made for flawless rockin riffs.  I also have changed my opinion of "Victim of love". In my snobby days, I scoffed at it's simplicity, being more attracted to complex musical forms, but now.... it has become one of my favorite songs BECAUSE of it's simplicity!  (The excellent guitar work helps, too!)  Anyway, this old non-fan is now a new fan.  I may even go out and get tickets to see the old geezers before they expire!