Episode 49: ‘Hotel California’ - Eagles (1976) 

‘Pretty Songs All In A Row’

In the spirit of the Bicentennial celebrations happening across America through the 70s - culminating in a 4th of July celebration in 1976 - the Eagles felt obliged to write an album that celebrated, criticised, embraced and challenged their American culture and heritage. 

With founding member and principal country enthusiast Bernie Leadon departing, the band agreed to move away from their signature Country Rock sound and new member Joe Walsh joined and brought with him more Rock focussed riffs which would shape this classic album! 

• Episode Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7cAoYyAq460onq2gLZBqkT?si=zIv_Md3ATAu4BAHcq0Se9g

• Hotel California - Big Lebowski Cover: https://youtu.be/D02q4Ol3XrU

• Hotel California - Live 1994: https://youtu.be/2zA09VYs5Dw

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