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Music has been around forever, so anyone just picking something from their youth.. dis-fucking-qualified.

I'm gonna post this just as an example, you all know it coz its so powerful it transcends trends.


View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GXFSK0ogeg4


Its part of a much bigger piece btw. Sadly its so overused in commercials and pop culture people don't get the message and drama behind it.
 
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Alco Hauler said:
I have a question about Hotel California. When the guy says "please bring me my wine" and they respond with "we haven't had that spirit here since 1959" ( or something like that)

Are they talking about the guy being in good mood because he wants to knock a few back and they haven't seen someone with that much spirit in a long time, or are they just referring to the wine as a spirit and they don't have any to give him?

I think about that every time I hear the lyrics to this song.
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It's both, which makes it a genius lyric.


And while the Eagles say the song is about excess in America and the sort of self-destruction from Los Angeles, you can't ignore the constant over and undertones regarding the afterlife.

There's a dual play in which the entire place literally could be "heaven or hell".

So not only is there a double meaning in the lyric you mentioned, it purposefully alludes to one's own spirit and the afterlife. Check out anytime you like but you can never leave.
 
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Splinty said:
It's both, which makes it a genius lyric.


And while the Eagles say the song is about excess in America and the sort of self-destruction from Los Angeles, you can't ignore the constant over and undertones regarding the afterlife.

There's a dual play in which the entire place literally could be "heaven or hell".

So not only is there a double meaning in the lyric you mentioned, it purposefully alludes to one's own spirit and the afterlife. Check out anytime you like but you can never leave.
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This is how I always heard it I must confess.
 
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benjo0101 said:
This is how I always heard it I must confess.
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On a dark desert highway, cool wind in my hair
Warm smell of colitas, rising up through the air
Up ahead in the distance, I saw a shimmering light
My head grew heavy and my sight grew dim

All intentional. You're supposed to think of heaven, hell, purgatory. What a great description of the draw to Los Angeles culture vs reality.

I went back and listen to song twice since Wild @Wild posted it and have to admit that between the excellent lyrics, addicting melody, and the technical instrumental work it makes a strong contender for overall greatest song.
 
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Splinty said:
On a dark desert highway, cool wind in my hair
Warm smell of colitas, rising up through the air
Up ahead in the distance, I saw a shimmering light
My head grew heavy and my sight grew dim

All intentional. You're supposed to think of heaven, hell, purgatory. What a great description of the draw to Los Angeles culture vs reality.

I went back and listen to song twice since Wild @Wild posted it and have to admit that between the excellent lyrics, addicting melody, and the technical instrumental work it makes a strong contender for overall greatest song.
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Very well stated. Lyrically, instrumentally...the talent of The Eagles in their creative prime. It's #1 all-time in my book.
 
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It seems the only songs in contention are classic rock songs by white people in the 70s/80s, odd.

Imo it's impossible to pick just one, even 10 would be tough. I'm the worst for picking favourite anything because it's too dependant on the scenario. Hotel California an amazing song but it's over played to shit, if all you had was radio you'd think The Eagles only had 2-3 good songs.
 
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Shinkicker said:
Me, too. Did you ever watch Storytellers on VH1 ? Matchbox Twenty was my favorite.



Most people think this one is about war.
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Never heard of it to be honest.

Good choice on the song, I am a huge fan of all the CSN&Y guys, including their other gigs before, during, and after. I always guessed the song was about drugs, considering the time of the song. Is that correct?
 
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BirdWatcher said:
It seems the only songs in contention are classic rock songs by white people in the 70s/80s, odd.

Imo it's impossible to pick just one, even 10 would be tough. I'm the worst for picking favourite anything because it's too dependant on the scenario. Hotel California an amazing song but it's over played to shit, if all you had was radio you'd think The Eagles only had 2-3 good songs.
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I agree, it is impossible to pick one. I have a top 50 or so because i listen to a lot of different types of music.

As for classic rock songs by white people, well, it is personal preference, and opinion only. The best song in the world is different for everybody. Unless we look at commercial success, production, composition, etc.

I also think that back in the 60s and 70s they produced these master pieces because of the culture of those times, which allowed for a lot of experimentation, and that when technology would not have allowed it a couple of years back from those days. In the mid 60s is the first time performers considered using the studio as an enhancement, think Pet Sounds, by the Beach Boys, and Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Heart Club Band.

I won't argue your opinion, but I think the Eagles have a massive library of successful songs. It's just always that one hit that tends to diminish the brilliance of the others. Think Pearl jam.
 
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Splinty said:
It's both, which makes it a genius lyric.


And while the Eagles say the song is about excess in America and the sort of self-destruction from Los Angeles, you can't ignore the constant over and undertones regarding the afterlife.

There's a dual play in which the entire place literally could be "heaven or hell".

So not only is there a double meaning in the lyric you mentioned, it purposefully alludes to one's own spirit and the afterlife. Check out anytime you like but you can never leave.
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Nope, him being in a good mood is all
 
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Qat said:
Music has been around forever, so anyone just picking something from their youth.. dis-fucking-qualified.

I'm gonna post this just as an example, you all know it coz its so powerful it transcends trends.


View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GXFSK0ogeg4


Its part of a much bigger piece btw. Sadly its so overused in commercials and pop culture people don't get the message and drama behind it.
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I think classical music is often overlooked while hugely influential on the evolution of music.
 
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Wild said:
Very well stated. Lyrically, instrumentally...the talent of The Eagles in their creative prime. It's #1 all-time in my book.
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They still make me want to visit Winslow, AZ till this day.
 
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Alco Hauler said:
I have a question about Hotel California. When the guy says "please bring me my wine" and they respond with "we haven't had that spirit here since 1959" ( or something like that)

Are they talking about the guy being in good mood because he wants to knock a few back and they haven't seen someone with that much spirit in a long time, or are they just referring to the wine as a spirit and they don't have any to give him?

I think about that every time I hear the lyrics to this song.
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I agree with @Splinty. I've always took it as a double entendre.
 
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Don Felder wrote the melody to Hotel California.

Anyone know which state he's from?
 
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seekntruth said:
Yeah Jimmy and Marvin, those honkeys suck.


You're out of your element Donny.
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Pour up a Zima princess, it wasn't an insult to those bands.

Yossarian said:
I won't argue your opinion, but I think the Eagles have a massive library of successful songs. It's just always that one hit that tends to diminish the brilliance of the others. Think Pearl jam.
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Again it was meant as a compliment. Those bands have such a great collection of music it's a shame only 2 or 3 get radio play. I usually listen to albums in their entirety so I can appreciate more than what makes the top 40 or whatever.

My point was if people are using depth of lyrics and composition as a tool to measure there are other genres and eras with serious talent if you can get past the fact you just don't like the music.

I doubt most people over 40 listen to rap but an album like GZAs Liquid Swords is incredible for it's lyrics and other things people in here have used to justify best ever.

Classic rock has always been in my top 3 genres since I was a kid but it's the last thing I'd put on if I'm working out (exception being AC/DC or something, my old kickboxing coach would have it top volume every class the whole time) There's a time and place for every track so I'm not able to select just one, need a scenario.
 
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