History Music / HotelCalifornia

* LongestSongGoesLast: "The Last Resort", clocking in a 7:28.

* {{Feelies}}: Vinyl copies came with a fold-out poster of the band, which was eventually incorporated into the CD booklet.

** There are three main EpilepticTrees about the song. The first is that it is a deconstructed OdeToIntoxication. The second is that it is referencing a religious cult (everything from [[UsefulNotes/CharlesManson the Manson Family]] to Satanism to the Church of Scientology has been suggested).
** The third, sometimes compared to a short musical ''Series/TheTwilightZone1959'' episode, is when the lyrics are taken literally. The Hotel California is an InnBetweenTheWorlds that [[LotusEaterMachine lures in passersby and traps them in a paradise]] while it [[EmotionEater slowly makes them forget the world]]. The final two verses of the song are the protagonist realizing that ThisIsntHeaven.

* MindScrew: The lyrics of "Hotel California" constantly keep you just slightly confused about what exactly is going on. Even the band isn't really sure what its about: according to Don Henley, the song is about the problems one encounters when you spend your life seeking fame and suddenly get it; Frey says its about slowly losing one's hopes and dreams as life wears you down; Walsh says its about both; and when he was asked, Schmit famously shrugged his shoulders and said, "How the fork should I know, man..."[[note]]This is an appropriate response; Schmit had not yet joined Eagles when the song was recorded.[[/note]]

** There are three main EpilepticTrees about the song. The first is that it is a deconstructed OdeToIntoxication. The second is that it is referencing a religious cult (everything from [[UsefulNotes/CharlesManson the Manson Family]] to HollywoodSatanism to the ChurchOfHappyology has been suggested).

[[caption-width-right:320:''You can check out any time you like\\
But you can never leave'']]

* Music/GlennFrey - guitars, backing vocals, keyboards, lead vocals on track 2
* Music/DonHenley - drums, percussion, lead vocals on tracks 1, 3-4, 6, and 9, backing vocals, synthesizer on track 9

* Music/JoeWalsh - guitars, keyboards, backing vocals, lead vocals on track 7

* Glenn Frey - guitars, backing vocals, keyboards, lead vocals on track 2
* Don Henley - drums, percussion, lead vocals on tracks 1, 3-4, 6, and 9, backing vocals, synthesizer on track 9

* Joe Walsh - guitars, keyboards, backing vocals, lead vocals on track 7

* Don Felder - guitars, backing vocals, pedal steel guitar on track 9.
* Glenn Frey - guitars, backing vocals, keyboards, lead vocals on track 2.
* Don Henley - drums, percussion, lead vocals, backing vocals, synthesizer on track 9.
* Randy Meisner - bass, backing vocals, lead vocals on track 8, guitarrón on track 2.
* Joe Walsh - guitars, keyboards, backing vocals, lead vocals on track 7.

* Don Felder-guitars, backing vocals, pedal steel guitar on track 9.
* Glenn Frey
* Don Henley
* Randy Meisner
* Joe Walsh

* Don Felder

** The third, sometimes compared to a short musical ''Series/TheTwilightZone1959'' episode, is when the lyrics are taken literally. The Hotel California is an {{Eldritch|Location}} InnBetweenTheWorlds that [[LotusEaterMachine lures in passersby and traps them in a paradise]] while it [[EmotionEater slowly makes them forget the world]]. The final two verses of the song are the protagonist realizing that ThisIsntHeaven.

* " To Music/SteelyDan in ''Hotel California'':

* CrapsaccharineWorld
* CrapsackWorld: "Life in the Fast Lane".

* GreenAesop: "The Last Resort".
* InnOfNoReturn / HellHotel: "Hotel California".
* {{Instrumental}}: "Wasted Time (Reprise)".

* ShoutOut: To Music/SteelyDan in ''Hotel California'':

* StepUpToTheMicrophone: Joe Walsh sings "Pretty Maids All in a Row".

[[caption-width-right:320:''You can check out any time you like//

[[caption-width-right:320:''Welcome to the Hotel California, such a lovely place, such a lovely face...'']]

** The third, sometimes compared to a short musical Series/TheTwilightZone episode, is when the lyrics are taken literally. The Hotel California is an {{Eldritch|Location}} InnBetweenTheWorlds that [[LotusEaterMachine lures in passersby and traps them in a paradise]] while it [[EmotionEater slowly makes them forget the world]]. The final two verses of the song are the protagonist realizing that ThisIsntHeaven.

''Hotel California'' is the fifth studio album by the Music/{{Eagles}}, released on December 8, 1976. The album was their first with guitarist Music/JoeWalsh, who helped write "Life in the Fast Lane" and sung lead on "Pretty Maids All in a Row". Currently the third-best-selling album of all time, it is best known for hit singles "Hotel California," "New Kid in Town," and "Life in the Fast Lane." It was ranked the 37th greatest album of all time on ''UsefulNotes/RollingStone500GreatestAlbumsOfAllTime'', and is included on Magazine/TimeMagazine's [[TimeAllTime100Albums 2006 list of their All Time 100 Essential Albums]].

''Hotel California'' is the fifth studio album by the Music/{{Eagles}}, released on December 8, 1976. Currently the third-best-selling album of all time, it is best known for hit singles "Hotel California," "New Kid in Town," and "Life in the Fast Lane." It was ranked the 37th greatest album of all time on ''UsefulNotes/RollingStone500GreatestAlbumsOfAllTime'', and is included on Magazine/TimeMagazine's [[TimeAllTime100Albums 2006 list of their All Time 100 Essential Albums]].

!!"Welcome to the Trope-tel California":

* TakeThat: "Life in the Fast Lane" is said to be one to [[Music/FleetwoodMac Lindsey Buckingham]] and [[Music/StevieNicks]]' relationship.

''Hotel California'' is the fifth studio album by the Music/{{Eagles}}, released on December 8, 1976. Currently the third-best-selling album of all time, it is best known for hit singles "Hotel California," "New Kid in Town," and "Life in the Fast Lane." It was ranked the 37th greatest album of all time on ''UsefulNotes/RollingStone500GreatestAlbumsOfAllTime'', and is included on Magazine/TimeMagazine's [[UsefulNotes/TimeAllTime100Albums 2006 list of their All Time 100 Essential Albums]].

* WhamLine: "Hotel California" has the famous "You can check out any time you like/But you can never leave".

''Hotel California'' is the fifth studio album by the Music/{{Eagles}}, released on December 8, 1976. It is currently the third-best-selling album of all time by verified copies. It was ranked the 37th greatest album of all time on ''UsefulNotes/RollingStone500GreatestAlbumsOfAllTime'', and is one of the ''UsefulNotes/TimeAllTime100EssentialAlbums''.