The abstract nature of the lyrics has led listeners to their own interpretations over the years. In the 1980s, some Christian evangelists alleged that "Hotel California" referred to a San Francisco hotel purchased by Anton LaVey and converted into the Church of Satan. Other rumors suggested that the Hotel California was the Camarillo State Mental Hospital.
"Don Henley and Glenn wrote most of the words. All of us kind of drove into L.A. at night. Nobody was from California, and if you drive into L.A. at night... 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... what we started writing the song about.
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:
The lyrics describe the title 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. The song is an allegory about hedonism, self-destruction, and greed in the music industry of the late 1970s.
@Sweetietits real music from real peoplesis indeed rare today but it still exist and it does'nt matter if you play it in a garage with your dad's old guitar in a high tech studio or if you made it in your computer ... what matters is all this wonderfull feelings that it creates to everyone that listens to it...
sorry for my english I am from greece and I know that creates is not right but I couldn't express it better :P
The original british people are the basques(hebrews of the bible,original europeans,atlanteans,original celts,druids,origin of R1b and of rh neg blood...a holy bloodline)
You owe alot to the basque people...but when you dont write your own history you are at the mercy of your biased historical enemies....basque is the original language of mankind and the basque man the original white man.Look it up...its called justice and recognition not glory huntin....i am not bullshittin u...grrr
@jolanpiep 'Steely Knives' is a reference to Steely Dan who mentioned the Eagles in one of their songs. 'Just can't kill the beast' means they're addicted and now can't stop taking the drug/booze etc :)
The basques(original europeans,origin of R1b n rh neg blood,a freakin holy blood) and the catalans are the original celts/druids/atlanteans(the despicable romans removed us from the page of history and sadly we didnt leave writings behind) its no wonder we are resented,hated n envied in spain...envy is a bitch and twisted n jealous bastards are putting people against us.Pass it on
why do all these awesome old songs have so little views? no more than a million or two :( in stead of dozens of millions on some crappy dj doing UNK-UNK-UNK :@
@menmenm Because Cass County Music keeps putting in copyright infringement claims against the videos and Youtube removes them. This one will get removed once they decide to submit more claims.
Hate to disappoint some of you dumbasses but the real Hotel California is in mexico.Have been listening to them since jr. high in the backseat of my bros car close to 40 years ago and finally saw them live in Jville 4 years ago.The eagles and bob segar are the two best bands ever.
Me: 911? Can you transfer me to the police. 911: Sure *silence* Police Station: What's your situation Me: I've committed Rape Police: Are you sure? Me: Yes Police: On who Me: Not a who, a what. Police: Well then, WHAT did you commit rape on? Me: The replay button.
Deep Meaning, lots of people probably never got the lyrics, me included, but as you get older and see and hear certain things, it all makes sense. Brilliant, guys knew from way back when. Yeah the good old Music Industry!
When u know for urself tht this is one of the best song ever...ever...ever.., then y worr about 80 odd tonedeafs...chill...i first listened to this when i was about 9 yrs and now I am 27....still listen t o this and will listen till i die (at whatever age that may be)....and I am pretty sure I am not the only one....
When this song came,out there was actually a Hotel California in downtown-Sacramento California. I wonder if this song was about this landmark. Is anyone else familiar with this hotel?
It isnt worth to perpetuate justin bieber in the comment box... hes just a piece of shit... and the eagles have done that which justin bieber is dreaming of ;)
why listen to one direction kids, listen to some real music :D
ImPudz 1 hour ago
who says there r no aliens on earth....92 for sure or may be more...
TheRikki77 2 hours ago
92 aliens
TheRikki77 2 hours ago
You know a song i awesome when there is a guitar solo that takes up a third of the song.
Power1Productions1 2 hours ago
@Power1Productions1 *is
Power1Productions1 2 hours ago
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there r 92 aliens between us...
TheRikki77 2 hours ago
there r 92 aliens between us...
TheRikki77 2 hours ago
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TheRikki77 2 hours ago
there r 92 aliens between us...
TheRikki77 2 hours ago
I was born in the wrong generation. I love this shit.
jackamelia20 2 hours ago
God Bless America!
MrBowler55 3 hours ago
HOW??? :DDD
gajin33 3 hours ago
i know don henley's daughter....she's weird as fuck
frobrofityfoe 4 hours ago
Love the HD eagle, thank you.
LoboOscuro88 5 hours ago 2
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My girlfriend told me this was a bad song. She's single now.
Nah, just kidding.
she's dead......
millzworld 7 hours ago
Shame it sounds like it's playing under water.
0691Barbie 7 hours ago
Tutaj Polacy, przejmujemy ten filmik.
BUMCKSZ!
Zippo93pl 8 hours ago
@Zippo93pl Nie,
BUMCFKSZ
fafnir106 8 hours ago
Kto od Krzysia ?
Dexter2599 8 hours ago 5
Krzysiuuuu :(
WujPiesz 8 hours ago
The Song and the picture are epic
VRDontQQ 9 hours ago
SO FUCK WHO SAIS THAT THIS IS "SATAN'S SONG"
lucian0florea 9 hours ago
@lucian0florea the own satan
he was jealous of the heaven and he needed and amazing song. now, he has it
xapepe8 8 hours ago
The abstract nature of the lyrics has led listeners to their own interpretations over the years. In the 1980s, some Christian evangelists alleged that "Hotel California" referred to a San Francisco hotel purchased by Anton LaVey and converted into the Church of Satan. Other rumors suggested that the Hotel California was the Camarillo State Mental Hospital.
lucian0florea 9 hours ago
"Don Henley and Glenn wrote most of the words. All of us kind of drove into L.A. at night. Nobody was from California, and if you drive into L.A. at night... 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... what we started writing the song about.
lucian0florea 9 hours ago
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:
lucian0florea 9 hours ago
The lyrics describe the title 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. The song is an allegory about hedonism, self-destruction, and greed in the music industry of the late 1970s.
lucian0florea 9 hours ago
just cant kill the beast, and this is SAtan. God will throw Justin Bieber on you to clear your sins
SuperPurgatorio 11 hours ago
i can't stop liking this song so good
Ilrilalu1 12 hours ago
THIS IS A SATANIC SONG
SuperPurgatorio 13 hours ago
@SuperPurgatorio IM SATAN BRO
ihopetillmyend 11 hours ago
@ihopetillmyend It s not a satanic song...its all about a drug rehab place...listen to the lyrics properly 4king idiots
Igorardon 11 hours ago
@ihopetillmyend
Im Nelson Mandela
SuperPurgatorio 11 hours ago
at 5 mins i turned this fucker up!
NACROPOSSE 13 hours ago
The best song and guitar solo i ve ever heard
SweetRAXAT 15 hours ago
4:19
ChrisisZann 16 hours ago
super-młode lata wracają
zbyszek4747 16 hours ago
time my friends
Bytheam 18 hours ago in playlist Favorite videos
listen...... this is real music !!!
TheOtto1947 19 hours ago
was @xCyrillic comment supposed to be funny? :c
fayum123 19 hours ago
porno song
ahmadzahrin1 19 hours ago
@ahmadzahrin1 What are u talking about? Fishing for results? You wouldn't even be in this area of music if u thought that for real
Missmarilyn1971 13 hours ago
to all who do not know its a song of hell and how he canot return
destiny9 19 hours ago
My girlfriend told me this was a bad song. She's single now.
Nah, just kidding.
I never had a girlfriend...
Sweetietits 22 hours ago 89
@Sweetietits For ever alone
Geekreg 7 hours ago
@Sweetietits
youre werever alone...jaja
montekasantaportamay 7 hours ago
my friend song
lanayadde 1 day ago
What does this song even mean? Bunch if witchcraft language.
Tomekwinxs 1 day ago
Me acerca recuerdos hermosos de viejos tiempos.
zeuzzeuz2012 1 day ago 2
my favourite song i love u eagles team
yoges959 1 day ago
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My girlfriend told me this was a bad song. She's single now.
Nah, just kidding.
She's dead....
TheDelefin 1 day ago
My favourite song above all. There's something particularly magic in it.
PeaceX
minedolce 1 day ago
Cilla Black was my hero until I heard the Eagles!!
pewe393 1 day ago
CENTIS QUE TE ORMIGUEA EL CUERPO Y EL CORAZON CABALGA-ESTOY VIVO SOLO ESO IMPORTA GRACIAS
claudialejandra11 1 day ago
xCyrillic's comment is in the 11th page in the comments pages :D
badzeezo 1 day ago 4
@badzeezo Thank you cpt obvious :D
MrFotisGR 1 day ago
The long journey will begin to find xCryllics comment
Walkoparta 1 day ago 2
@Walkoparta press ctrl.+f and type in his name
uberkid100 1 day ago
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Yeah...masters are always masters with theyr own art !
And , because I like so much The Eagles , I hope you will understand and enjoy my cover !
Best wishes and regards ,
AT Records Europe !
14071956STWILLY 1 day ago
Look kids! Real music, played by real people, on real instruments!
Sweetietits 1 day ago 44
@Sweetietits real music from real peoplesis indeed rare today but it still exist and it does'nt matter if you play it in a garage with your dad's old guitar in a high tech studio or if you made it in your computer ... what matters is all this wonderfull feelings that it creates to everyone that listens to it...
sorry for my english I am from greece and I know that creates is not right but I couldn't express it better :P
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MrBigpol 9 hours ago
@Sweetietits i just see an eagle dad.
MrBigpol 9 hours ago
wat about ken dodd singing this
CHRISGIBBOkop 1 day ago
This song grows on you. I didnt like it to begin with now i love it.
3011295jw 1 day ago in playlist Favorite videos
let the search for xCyrillic's comment begin!!!!
Lyrosmos 1 day ago in playlist Rock
It´s amazing!!!
MrPablohb 1 day ago
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The original british people are the basques(hebrews of the bible,original europeans,atlanteans,original celts,druids,origin of R1b and of rh neg blood...a holy bloodline)
You owe alot to the basque people...but when you dont write your own history you are at the mercy of your biased historical enemies....basque is the original language of mankind and the basque man the original white man.Look it up...its called justice and recognition not glory huntin....i am not bullshittin u...grrr
MiamiDolphinsClyde10 1 day ago
mt bom sem palavras.....
diego13814 2 days ago
Did you ever hear 320kbps audio ? It's something about 128... :/
darkstar2111 2 days ago
secret guitar diagram.com is the secret to being great
secretguitardiagram 2 days ago
haha 2:50 sounds like " and still those pussys are calling ;)
TeamOPfishing 2 days ago
@TeamOPfishing lmfao
Polygurl916 2 days ago
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ILKER90TR 2 days ago
I LOVE THE SONG I LOVE CALIFORNIA, I LOVE MY USA. GOD BLESS THIS LAND,
glorneis 2 days ago
enial !
1morrisonhotel 2 days ago
if you concentrate you will be able to predict that there is only eagle picture 'till the end :D
WalLa1Lang 2 days ago
thumbs up if u cant understand the top coments cause replys some old coment
chafiii 2 days ago 4
Not as good as the Gypsy Kings
niloh96 2 days ago
horrible music
neonug14 2 days ago
@neonug14 if you think this is horrible keep it for yourself i dont have to know it
jolanpiep 2 days ago
@neonug14 Umad?
Diandredofus 2 days ago
@neonug14 no sir, you have a terrible taste in music
Conandaladd123hahaha 2 days ago
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Thumbs up if you are still listening to this in 2012!
js01830 2 days ago
This song is good. There are no such good songs these days.
aibikineet 2 days ago
if anyone knows what that knive with the beast thing is about pleas tell me becous im intrested
jolanpiep 2 days ago
@jolanpiep 'Steely Knives' is a reference to Steely Dan who mentioned the Eagles in one of their songs. 'Just can't kill the beast' means they're addicted and now can't stop taking the drug/booze etc :)
KurdtKristnDave 2 days ago
@KurdtKristnDave thanks
jolanpiep 2 days ago
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Think of the most important thing you did today.
In a month, it will be a blurry memory.
In a year, this month will be a blurry memory
In ten years, the year will be a blurry memory
In 100+ years, you will be a blurry memory
Orcaay 2 days ago
Excelent song. I don´t like the rock, but I clap the good lyrics, :)
MrJdab10 3 days ago
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The basques(original europeans,origin of R1b n rh neg blood,a freakin holy blood) and the catalans are the original celts/druids/atlanteans(the despicable romans removed us from the page of history and sadly we didnt leave writings behind) its no wonder we are resented,hated n envied in spain...envy is a bitch and twisted n jealous bastards are putting people against us.Pass it on
MiamiDolphinsClyde10 3 days ago
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26293chirag 3 days ago
Listen this with headphones, lean back, close your eyes and enjoy this masterpiece!
mancazziashm 3 days ago
The only decent thing the Eagles ever did ........... but it is GOOD
weekendwet1 3 days ago
@weekendwet1 you sir are insane if you think this is the only good eagles song.
DrOctagonapusBLAARGH 3 days ago 39
@DrOctagonapusBLAARGH No you should say.... @weekendwet1 you sir are insane in the membrane if you think this is the only good song
1sweetrebel 2 days ago
@DrOctagonapusBLAARGH It's probably the most widely know though. (just trying to see where the other guy is coming from)
rickman1945 2 days ago
@DrOctagonapusBLAARGH
I think he must be insane. The Eagles have sold almost 130 million albums and I don't believe they were all copies of Hotel California. XD
famapublica 1 day ago
THe Best!!!!
marius19711002 3 days ago
Красивый орел!!
nikevl 3 days ago
This is what i call a classic .
izzletalk 3 days ago
why do all these awesome old songs have so little views? no more than a million or two :( in stead of dozens of millions on some crappy dj doing UNK-UNK-UNK :@
menmenm 3 days ago
@menmenm Because Cass County Music keeps putting in copyright infringement claims against the videos and Youtube removes them. This one will get removed once they decide to submit more claims.
jgelhaar 3 days ago
like this song!!
cuteNOBITA 3 days ago
Plagiarism! Listen to Jethro Tull's "We Used To Know"
enblogtv 3 days ago
@enblogtv Exactly.
jgelhaar 3 days ago
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enblogtv 3 days ago
im thailand i like for song
bigbodybad 3 days ago
Playing this on expert on Guitar hero (Y)
xpicnic 3 days ago
@xpicnic like thats any hard
BazzD1 3 days ago
@xpicnic
trying to play this real on a real guitar :p :p
mowgli595 3 days ago
superbe!!!!
miquette29 3 days ago
james gang
zzxprezz 3 days ago
can nebody actually see d dislyk bar? :D
banglaamarpran 3 days ago
classin ;)
MrSasuke2222 4 days ago
one of the BEST BANDS of all time!!!!
gnava04 4 days ago
yeah
manuel7722 4 days ago
Hate to disappoint some of you dumbasses but the real Hotel California is in mexico.Have been listening to them since jr. high in the backseat of my bros car close to 40 years ago and finally saw them live in Jville 4 years ago.The eagles and bob segar are the two best bands ever.
PantallicA4Ever 4 days ago
@PantallicA4Ever no it isnt its on route 66 on d outskirts of cali
Beano1121 4 days ago
My sister's boy friend was a leach,I used to sing this all the time.
thesteveoman 4 days ago
ima greeter at walmart in california
FWAowner22 4 days ago
My hs biology teacher was a huge Eagles fan,and in 95,she introduced us to their music.Tysvm,Ms.Adams,you rock,and so do the Eagles!
proud2bpagan 4 days ago
One of the greatest songs done by the Eagles.
thegritful 4 days ago
who would dislike this video, oh people who thought eagles would run a hotel in california
allygamers 4 days ago
Best satanic song ever.
starkweather444 4 days ago
4:00 to 6:31 one of the greatest jams ever
The pause at 5:13 to 5:15 legendary
86 dislikes is more like 86 ass wipes funny they both rhyme as well
silenta71 4 days ago
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MRRandomification 4 days ago
@MRRandomification *enter facepalm joke here*
jamespetersftw 1 day ago
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MRRandomification 4 days ago
FINALLY! a working non-muted hotel california song!
Thepsicho22 4 days ago 2
The repeat button is about to be raped. :D
jalapointe1 4 days ago
fuckin loosers who dislike this beatiful piece of music
link to download plz
ledzeppelin10401993 4 days ago
i am 12 years old that war good music , of the best song
1hanze 4 days ago
320 kbps changes nothing on youtube. It's about 70 here so 320kbps in original file doesn't really matter.
997hulk997 4 days ago
how could 85 ppl hate this song ?? duhh ...
ParjanRai 4 days ago
I am 13 years old and i hope that more people loves this good music, dreaming music with words with meaning.
omgtotodaysmusic 4 days ago 2
sound isnt high quality, but the music is thankfully
2pacolyptic 4 days ago
Deep Meaning, lots of people probably never got the lyrics, me included, but as you get older and see and hear certain things, it all makes sense. Brilliant, guys knew from way back when. Yeah the good old Music Industry!
MrMjhealtheworld 4 days ago
When u know for urself tht this is one of the best song ever...ever...ever.., then y worr about 80 odd tonedeafs...chill...i first listened to this when i was about 9 yrs and now I am 27....still listen t o this and will listen till i die (at whatever age that may be)....and I am pretty sure I am not the only one....
sabbathnights 4 days ago
Fuck it! Its the "Perfect One"
ilokan1 4 days ago
ORGASMIC
Rsdelafuente 4 days ago
thumbs up
jerryesteves05 4 days ago
@jerryesteves05 u dont just say thumbs up you have to say a joke or something before it -_-
Deadskill5 4 days ago
81 people don't know what good music is about!
skrapid001 4 days ago
mmm
szczuciniak 4 days ago
dammit i cant stop replaying it O_o
tower961985 4 days ago
I just notice this song is about a ghost I have listen this song since grade 1
Roarlikes 5 days ago
Wins in my opinion for best rock song of all time
Nevermore714 5 days ago
such a beatuiful bird.
killtime351 5 days ago
feeling my baby move around in my stomic to this song <3 at least he likes some good music!
DandC4life1 5 days ago
My girlfriend told me this was a bad song. She's single now.
Nah, just kidding.
She's dead....
xCyrillic 5 days ago 129
@xCyrillic lolll
AS3Pichichi 3 days ago
@xCyrillic Never laughed out loud at a youtube comment before until now!
WOWmagicmanWOW 3 days ago 16
@WOWmagicmanWOW yeah that was awesome
TheCQBVet 1 day ago
@WOWmagicmanWOW
what was the comment??
just wondering ;D
Fabijan96 17 hours ago
@xCyrillic dang, HOW MANY OF THESE COMMENTS AM I GONNA SEE?!!
mustang791998 1 day ago
@xCyrillic ive seen this joke many times -_-
SweetRAXAT 16 hours ago
It's sad that more than one in a hundred can't appreciate one of the greatest songs ever made.
Keyarchan 5 days ago 3
its funny that teh 2 top comments are about people disliking htis
one has one opiion the other has another
therobertcollins123 5 days ago
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Holy shtttt! i thought i would never find the version that wasnt freakin' blocked. that was scary.
mayb im justa lil' too kush'd out ;P
crazyone034 5 days ago
holy shitttt! i thought i would never find the version that wasnt freakin' blocked. that was scary.
mayb im justa lil' too kush'd out ;P
crazyone034 5 days ago
When this song came,out there was actually a Hotel California in downtown-Sacramento California. I wonder if this song was about this landmark. Is anyone else familiar with this hotel?
mfatimazora 5 days ago
It isnt worth to perpetuate justin bieber in the comment box... hes just a piece of shit... and the eagles have done that which justin bieber is dreaming of ;)
legendary
@onlyformefarhan we all know that :)
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bydeffinition 5 days ago
the 81 dislikers wil go to hell with justin bieber
onlyformefarhan 5 days ago
That sound quality is ahhh-mazing!!
planetsoccer99 5 days ago
Why is there a picture of an eagle?
flinty13 5 days ago
@flinty13 Slap your face for me would you.
St3v3z 5 days ago
@St3v3z Couldn't you tell it was sarcasm?
flinty13 5 days ago
@flinty13 i could tell ;P
FlashZoCodPS3 5 days ago
@flinty13 It was a bad joke that warrented a slap.
St3v3z 5 days ago
amazing guitar playing i love dis.
navrats 5 days ago 2
REMEMBERINGS...
constanceazely 5 days ago