Desperado
Eagles
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12 facts about this song
Origin"Desperado" is a song by the Eagles, an American rock band that formed in 1971. It was written by Glenn Frey and Don Henley.
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Album ReleaseThe song was part of the Eagles' second studio album called 'Desperado', released in 1973.
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Failure to ChartInterestingly, "Desperado" was never released as a single. Therefore, it didn't chart on the Billboard Hot 100.
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Song Theme"Desperado" is well-known for its theme. The song uses the analogy of a lonesome cowboy to push people to open up and take risks in life before it's too late.
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Songwriting CollaborationThis was one of the first songs Don Henley and Glenn Frey wrote together. The duo went on to write many of the band's most popular songs.
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Linda Ronstadt ConnectionLinda Ronstadt, who was dating JD Souther - an Eagles collaborator and friend - first introduced “Desperado” to the public during her concert tour before Eagles' album was released.
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Cultural InfluenceDespite not being a chart-topper, "Desperado" has infiltrated popular culture and has been covered by numerous artists, such as Johnny Cash, Diana Krall, and Carpenters, attesting to its enduring appeal.
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Album ConceptThe whole album 'Desperado' had a concept of “Old West outlaws”, which was suggested by their manager. The song "Desperado" sets the cornerstone of this concept.
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Critical AcclaimIn 2004, Rolling Stone ranked Desperado No. 494 on its list of "The 500 Greatest Songs of All Time."
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Background Score“Desperado” became a signature song for many movies and television shows. It was even set as background score for the movie 'Seinfeld'.
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Philadelphia Eagles BanIt's reported that for a while, potentially as an in-joke, the Eagles banned people from playing "Desperado" at their stadium.
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InspirationDon Henley was inspired to write the lyrics due to his love for Old West outlaw history, especially the infamous Dalton Gang.
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