When Eagles released “Hotel California” in 1977, they likely never imagined how much the song would be revered decades later. Written by band members Glenn Frey, Don Henley, and Don Felder, “Hotel ...
During a 2016 interview with Rolling Stone, Henley discussed his feelings on The Eagles’ Hotel California. “I think that we were at the height of our powers,” he said. “Every band has a peak, and that ...
Since its release, Hotel California has been widely recognized as one of the greatest rock songs ever. The popular song topped the billboard charts, selling over 16 million copies in the US alone. In ...
“Hotel California” got its start as an instrumental demo developed by The Eagles former lead guitarist Don Felder. After recording the basic tracks in a rented house on Malibu Beach, Felder handed ...
One of the most beloved classic rock songs from the 1970s is The Eagles’ “Hotel California.” Every perfect song has layers. Here’s a look at three fascinating facts behind The Eagles’ signature song.
In the mid-1970s, the Eagles were working on a spooky, cryptic new song. On a lined yellow pad, Don Henley, with input from band co-founder Glenn Frey, jotted thoughts about “a dark desert highway" ...
Don Felder got a real taste of major fame, thanks to the success of Eagles' Hotel California album. Having co-written the title track, naturally, he wanted to follow up strong. But it would take some ...