Eagles singer Glenn Frey goes solo, for his parents

25 June 2012 Last updated at 06:45 ET Help

One of the founding members of The Eagles, Glenn Frey, is re-launching his solo career with a collection of love songs.

The musician, who has made a dramatic change to his musical style for the album After Hours, told BBC Breakfast he was inspired to make a record for his parents.

He also revealed some of the pressures he faced in the 1980s with The Eagles.

Shadow of Your Smile courtesy Polydor.

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