Hotel California
Eagles
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Song Origin"Hotel California" is a song by American rock band Eagles. It was released in February 1977 as the title track from their album "Hotel California".
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Song StructureThe song is known for its lengthy composition, lasting six and a half minutes, consisting of several individual pieces including a melodic introduction, verses, choruses, and an iconic guitar solo.
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Lyrics InterpretationThe lyrics of "Hotel California" have been interpreted in various ways over the years. Some believe it is about materialism and excess, others see it as a commentary on the self-destructive nature of the American dream.
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Awards and Recognitions"Hotel California" won the 1977 Grammy Award for Record of the Year and was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 2003.
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Performance SuccessSince its release, the song has peaked at number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, and has since become one of the Eagles' signature songs.
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Significance of Guitar SoloThe song's closing guitar solo is often considered one of the greatest guitar solos of all time. It was a duet performed by Eagles' members Don Felder and Joe Walsh.
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Conspiracy TheoriesSome conspiracy theories have arisen over time about the song, with suggestions that it contains satanic messages when played backwards. However, the band has consistently denied this.
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Songwriters"Hotel California" was written by Don Felder, Don Henley, and Glenn Frey. Felder composed the music while Henley and Frey wrote most of the lyrics.
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Cover VersionsThe song has been covered by many artists throughout the years in various genres, demonstrating its enduring popularity and cultural impact.
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Inspiration for the SongThe inspiration for "Hotel California" was a drive Don Felder took in the Mojave Desert, which reminded him of a picture postcard.
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Record Sales"Hotel California" became one of the best-selling singles of the Eagles, and it has sold over 16 million copies worldwide to date.
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Running TimeThe original studio version of the song runs for 6 minutes and 30 seconds, making it one of the longer radio hits in history.
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