Don Henley's mission statement told Anfield exactly what was coming as The Eagles landed on their summer tour celebrating 50 years in music.
"We are glad to be here. At this stage of the game, we're glad to be just about anywhere. There's not gonna be much talking. No fireworks. No wind machines. No butt-wagging choreography. Just a bunch of guys with guitars."
He is a man of his word. For the next two hours, Liverpool was transported to Los Angeles for a display of breathtaking musicianship, stunning vocals and a setlist that would make almost any group in the world envious.