She got a lot of pretty, pretty boys she calls friends Her mind is Tiffany-twisted, she got the Mercedes bends Such a lovely place (Such a lovely place) Then she lit up a candle and she showed me the way
"This could be Heaven or this could be Hell" Up ahead in the distance, I saw a shimmering light Warm smell of colitas, rising up through the air Eagles( The Eagles ) Lyrics Hotel California is an album released by American rock band Eagles in late 1976 (see 1976 in music). On a dark desert highway, cool wind in my hair These claims have been consistently denied by the band. Other rumors suggested that the Hotel California was the Camarillo State Mental Hospital. In the 1980s, some Christian evangelists alleged that "Hotel California" referred to a San Francisco hotel purchased by Anton Szandor LaVey and converted into the Church of Satan. The abstract nature of the lyrics has led listeners to their own interpretations over the years. and from that 'Life in the Fast Lane' came out of it, and 'Wasted Time' and a bunch of other songs." you can just see this glow on the horizon of lights, and the images that start running through your head of Hollywood and all the dreams that you have, and so it was kind of about that. Nobody was from California, and if you drive into LA at night. All of us kind of drove into LA at night. "Don Henley and Glenn wrote most of the words. The song is an allegory about hedonism and self-destruction in the Southern California music industry of the late 1970s Don Henley called it "our interpretation of the high life in Los Angeles" and later reiterated "it's basically a song about the dark underbelly of the American dream and about excess in America, which is something we knew a lot about." In 2008, Don Felder described the origins of the lyrics:
For me, on this night, what I took was a feeling of sublime beauty from songs the band never does live outside of this very special experience.īut whatever you want to take away from an Eagles show, there is no doubt that again, as they have consistently over the years, one of the greatest American bands of all time leaves everyone walking out joyful, content and feeling as if they just witnessed something truly spectacular.The lyrics describe the titular establishment as a luxury resort where "you can check out anytime you like, but you can never leave." On the surface, it tells the tale of a weary traveler who becomes trapped in a nightmarish luxury hotel that at first appears inviting and tempting. Gill and Deacon Frey had plenty of moments to shine between them on Tuesday with songs such as "Take It Easy, "Peaceful Easy Feeling," "Lyin' Eyes," "Take It To The Limit," and more.Īn Eagles show is very much a Rashomon-like experience, where, depending on your personal preference, you can take whatever you want from the concert. And of course, there is the more country-rock sound, now led by the tandem of country superstar Vince Gill and Deacon Frey, as it took two people to come in and keep the band going after the tragic loss of Glenn Frey in January of 2016. there was "Life In The Fast Lane," as well as Walsh's "Life's Been Good,""Rocky Mountain Way," "In The City," and more. But the thing about the Eagles, like their peers Fleetwood Mac, is with the number of different voices in the lead, is 18,000 fans can go and have fully differing experiences.įor those that wanted to party. Those were some of the standout moments for me, as someone who considers Henley one of the great American songwriters. Watching the underrated song it was also interesting to see how much the humanity and vulnerability of "Wasted Time" became a precursor to some of Henley's most memorable solo songs, including "Heart Of The Matter" and "New York Minute," more than a decade later. This was Adele "Someone Like You," Gladys Knight, "You're The Best Thing That Ever Happened To Me" and Barbara Streisand "The Way We Were" kind of beauty from a rock band.
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So yes, while "The Last Resort," with full orchestra was beautiful sweeping, mesmerizing and epic, a full classic live, the revelation of the night was the majestic "Wasted Time."Īlso done with full orchestra, the song live was as sweeping and powerful a ballad live as you will ever see.
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