Hotel California
Eagles, Dark One Lite
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On a dark desert highway, cool wind in my hair Warm smell of colitas, rising up through the air Up ahead in the distance, I saw a shimmering light My head grew heavy and my sight grew dim I had to stop for the night There she stood in the doorway I heard the mission bell And I was thinking to myself 'This could be heaven or this could be Hell Then she lit up a candle and she showed me the way There were voices down the corridor I thought I heard them say Welcome to the Hotel California Such a lovely place (such a lovely place) Such a lovely face Plenty of room at the Hotel California Any time of year (any time of year) you can find it here Her mind is Tiffany-twisted, she got the Mercedes bends She got a lot of pretty, pretty boys, that she calls friends How they dance in the courtyard, sweet summer sweat Some dance to remember, some dance to forget So I called up the Captain 'Please bring me my wine He said, "we haven't had that spirit here since nineteen sixty-nine And still those voices are calling from far away Wake you up in the middle of the night Just to hear them say" Welcome to the Hotel California Such a lovely place (such a lovely place) Such a lovely face They livin' it up at the Hotel California What a nice surprise (what a nice surprise), bring your alibis Mirrors on the ceiling The pink champagne on ice And she said, 'we are all just prisoners here, of our own device And in the master's chambers They gathered for the feast They stab it with their steely knives But they just can't kill the beast Last thing I remember, I was Running for the door I had to find the passage back to the place I was before 'Relax' said the night man 'We are programmed to receive You can check out any time you like But you can never leave!
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12 facts about this song
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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