Tequila Sunrise
Eagles
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11 facts about this song
BAND ORIGIN"Tequila Sunrise" is a song by the Eagles, an American rock band famous for their melodic hard rock sound which originated from Los Angeles, California.
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SONGWRITERSThe songwriters for "Tequila Sunrise" were the Eagles' members Don Henley and Glenn Frey.
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RELEASE DATE"Tequila Sunrise" was first released in 1973.
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ALBUMThe song is a track from the band's second album "Desperado," conceptualized as a series of songs about outlaws and desperados.
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CHART PERFORMANCEUpon its release, "Tequila Sunrise" reached No. 64 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
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GENREThe song fits within the country rock genre, a reflection of the Eagles' early sound.
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LYRICAL THEME"Tequila Sunrise" depicts the theme of a man facing a new day with the realization that the woman he's with is not right for him, but he is unable to leave her. The tequila sunrise is used as a metaphor for the beginning of another long, pointless day.
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COVER VERSIONS"Tequila Sunrise" has been covered by several other artists, including country musician Alan Jackson for the 1993 tribute album "Common Thread: The Songs of the Eagles," helping the album to reach No. 1 on Billboard's Top Country Albums chart.
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POPULAR CULTUREThe song has been used in numerous movies and TV shows, including "The Big Lebowski" and "Miami Vice."
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LIVE PERFORMANCESAlthough "Tequila Sunrise" wasn't a huge chart success, it became a staple in the Eagles' concert performances due to its popularity with fans.
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CHORD PROGRESSIONThe song's distinctive chord progression contributes to its evocative, atmospheric sound that audiences love.
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