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Album cover parody of Hotel California by The Eagles
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Misspellings and other Alternate Names:

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The Eagles / Linda Ronstadt, The Eagels

Music Quotes:

I'm afraid Celeste is wrong on one quote: For the record we never broke up we just took a 14 year vacation - Glenn Frey
Submitted by: Doc Brown
For the record we never broke up we just took a 14 year vacation.
- Don Henley

Submitted by: Celeste
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Band Name Origins:

  • The Eagles -- the country-rock band that sold millions of albums by stealing/improving upon the formula invented by Gram Parsons and the Byrds ---were actually named after a gay club in San Francisco, "Eagles and Angels", according to a Glen Frey interview in Rolling Stone from 1985. Submitted by: Jason Reeher
  • Glenn Frey liked because it sounded like a motorcycle gang. Submitted by: Dave

Why the Name is Stupid:

  • It would fit better today, because most of the band members are bald. Submitted by: united

Better Off Solo:

Name
New Career
Comments & Submitter Name
"Don Henley""He's much better off with the band than he is without but he did have quite a number of hit singles on his own." - Celeste

Better Names for Current Songs:

Original Song Name
New Song Name
Submitter Name
"Heartburn Tonight""Heartache Tonight"Mickey D.
"B*tchy Woman""Witchy Woman"crazydon
"Pervarado""Desporado"janicki13

Literally Impossible Song Titles:

Song/Performer
Comment
Submitter Name
"Life In The Fast Lane,"Cops will get you for endangering trafficjanicki13

Use a Song Title to Answer a Different Song:

Song & Band Name
Song & Band Name
Comments & Submittor Name
"Please Tell Me Why""I Can't Tell You Why," The EaglesSerafina
"Why Do Fools Fall In Love?""I Can't Tell You Why," The EaglesSerafina
"Missing You""Get Over It," The EaglesPaul Bunions
"One Of Those Days""One Of These Nights," The EaglesKathy
There are additional songs titles that answer other songs available.

Remove a Letter From a Song Title:

"Lyin' Yes" originally "Lyin' Eyes"
The answer should have been no.
Naomi Swanson
"Even Bridges Road" originally "Seven Bridges Road"
No odd number of bridges on that road!
Yvonne Sindri
"Seven Brides Road" originally "Seven Bridges Road"
Yvonne Sindri
"Seven Ridges Road" originally "Seven Bridges Road"
Mike Kim
"The Log Run" originally "The Long Run"
Joanna Whitmire

There are additional song titles with a letter removed available.

Add a Letter To a Song Title:

"Steven Bridges Road" originally "Seven Bridges Road"
Steven Bridges got a road named for him.
Lou Quilson
"One Of These Knights" originally "One Of These Nights"
Serafina
"None Of These Nights" originally "One Of These Nights"
Serafina
"Stake The Devil" originally "Take The Devil"
If you can catch him.
Condoleezza Rice Pilaf
"Good Day In Shell" originally "Good Day In Hell"
Especially on a cold winter day.
Condoleezza Rice Pilaf

There are additional song titles with a letter added available.

Change a Letter In a Song Title:

"I Can't Tell You Who" originally "I Can't Tell You Why"
Serafina
"Those Shows" originally "Those Shoes"
Mia
"Those Shops" originally "Those Shoes"
Natalia
"One Of These Rights" originally "One Of These Nights"
Serafina
"One Of These Lights" originally "One Of These Nights"
Serafina

There are additional song titles with a letter changed available.

Song Parody Recordings:

July 15 "Eldorado" by Chris Krehbiel a parody of "Desperado" by The Eagles
a recording of this parody: http://www.amiright.com/parody/70s/theeagles201.shtml www.reverbnation.com: (mp3) (Comments)
Jan 26 "Affair Mushroom Kingdom" by Below Average Dave a parody of "Hotel California" by The Eagles
One of the first 40 that were still old style, brought up to date with a much needed improved track. badave.com: (mp3) (Comments)
Mar 4 "Mos Eisley Cantina" by Mikey Squirrel a parody of "Hotel California" by The Eagles
A Star Wars version of the Eagles' Hotel California, about Tatooine's favorite alien hangout. SoundClick: (Mp3) (Comments)
Jan 13 "Southern California" by Hits & Giggles a parody of "Hotel California" by The Eagles
A funny, stereotypical look at immigration from the perspective of those crossing the southern border. Independent Artists Company: (mp3) (Comments)
Apr 14 "Take This Job And Stick It" by Phil Alexander a parody of "Take It To The Limit" by The Eagles
I think the title's fairly self-explanatory... www.soundclick.com: (mp3) (Comments)
Feb 11 "Howard Dean" by David Otteni a parody of "James Dean" by The Eagles
The rise and fall of a cultural phenomenon Howard Dean: The Song: (Mp3) (Comments)
Nov 17 "The Law Firm Of James LaDoya" by Aaron Dodson a parody of "Hotel California" by The Eagles
A guy gets in a wreck and experiences the joys of our legal system! Barfair: (WAV) (Comments)

Song Parodies:

Original Song Name
Parody Song Name
Parody Author
"Heartache Tonight""Earache Tonight"Rick Duncan
"New Kid In Town""Nuke Kid Around"Guy DiRito
"Desperado""Demitasse Joe"John A. Barry
"Desperado""Jess Bravado"blackjack21
"Take It To The Limit""Wasted Past The Limit"Guy DiRito
"Peaceful Easy Feeling""Piece Mill Sleasy Dealing"Guy DiRito
"Hotel California""Oat Cell Carcinoma"Leo Keough
"Hotel California""Slumville Obama"Poli-tick-ly Incorrect
"Life in the Fast Lane""Writin' the Words Plain"blackjack21
"Hotel California""Tim Hortons Manitoba"Dr. Oliver Clozoff

There are additional song parodies available.

Untapped Commercial Ideas:

Song Name
Product
Submittor
Life In The Fast LaneDriving SchoolVJON
Already GoneAny PrisonGopher Holes
Hotel CaliforniaCalifornia TourismDavid R.
Take It To The LimitCredit Counseling HotlineLarcen Tyler
Those ShoesNike/Payless Shoesoldschool

Bad Choices for On Hold Music:

Song Name
Company/Organization
Submittor
Hotel Californiaa hotel in CaliforniaSarah
Hotel CaliforniaHilton HotelsKris
Already GoneMissing Persons HotlineLost: One brain
Best Of My LoveDivorce lawyerGopher Holes
Heartache TonightDating ServiceGopher Holes
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Duets Not Yet Performed:

First Band/Song Name
Second Band/Song Name
New Song Name
Submittor
More Than A Feeling
   Boston
Peaceful Easy Feeling
   The Eagles
More Than A Peaceful Easy Feeling
Mickey D.
I've Had The Time Of My Life
   Bill Medley and Jennifer Warnes
Life In The Fast Lane
   The Eagles
I've Had The Time Of My Life In The Fast Lane
Edward
Girl You Shine
   Aaron Carter
Those Shoes
   The Eagles
Girl You Shine Those Shoes
Regina Haniger
Pop Life
   Prince
Life In The Fast Lane
   The Eagles
Pop Life In The Fast Lane
Edward
There are additional Eagles duets that haven't been done yet available.

If Groups Combined, Their Names Might Be :

They Might Be Giant Eagles
They Might Be Giants combined with The Eagles
Giant Eagle is a supermarket chain in the Eastern US.
Submitted By: Raphael
The Beagles
The Beatles combined with The Eagles
Would get lots of airplay on FM station W-O-O-F.
Submitted By: Johnny D
Eagles' Wings
The Eagles combined with Wings
Submitted By: Edward

Misheard Lyrics:

"Hotel California"
Misheard Lyrics:
Relax, said the mad man.
Original Lyrics:
'Relax', said the night man.
"Hotel California"
Misheard Lyrics:
'Relax', said the nightman. 'We are programmed to recede.'
Original Lyrics:
'Relax', said the nightman. 'We are programmed to receive.'
"Hotel California"
Misheard Lyrics:
Any time of year, you can find a queer.
Original Lyrics:
Any time of year, you can find it here.
"Hotel California"
Misheard Lyrics:
Up ahead, in the distance,
I saw a shivering white.
Original Lyrics:
Up ahead, in the distance,
I saw a shimmering light.
There are additional misheard lyrics available.

Misheard Lyrics Story:

"Long Road out of Eden"
Misheard Lyrics:
Moon shining down through the bombs,
Shadows moving on the Seine
Original Lyrics:
Moon shining down through the palms,
Shadows moving on the sand

Story about this misheard lyric by: SC

When I first heard this song, the verse in question gave me a surreal mental image of Paris being carpet-bombed by moonlight during WWII. I think my imagery is more striking and memorable than that of the real lyrics.

There are additional Eagles misheard stories available.

Song Parody Fragments:

"Hotel California"
Better Lyrics:
..smell of burritos wafting up through the air
Original Lyrics:
...smell of colitas rising up through the air
Submitted by: B. L. Dye
"Hotel California"
Better Lyrics:
Her mind's obviously twisted
She stole a Mercedes-Benz
She's got a lot of pretty girls
That she calls friends
Original Lyrics:
Her mind is Tiffany-twisted
She's got the Mercedes Bends
Submitted by: Darrell Wilhelm
"Hotel California"
Better Lyrics:
They stab it with their Steely Dans,
But they just can't kill the yeast
Original Lyrics:
They stab it with their steely knives,
But they just can't kill the beast
Submitted by: BIG BUBBA

Funny Lyrics:

"Take It Easy"
The Funny Lyrics:
It's a girl, my lord, in a flatbed Ford
Slowing down to take a look at me.
Why They're Funny:
Uber Awesome! I mean, just think about it! 'Its a girl, My Lord!, in a flatbed ford' HOW COOL IS THAT!
Submitted by: bobitachickita queen of all lovliness!
"'Already Gone'"
The Funny Lyrics:
But let me tell you I got some news for you
And you'll soon find out it's true
And then you'll have to eat your lunch all by yourself
Why They're Funny:
What is this, junior high?
Submitted by: Aubrey
There are additional Eagles Funny lyrics available.

Repetitive Lyrics:

"Hole In The World"
The Repetitive Lyrics:
There's a hole in the world tonight
There's a cloud of fear and sorrow
There's a hole in the world tonight
Don't let there be a hole in the world tomorrow
Why They're Repetitive:
The end of the song is the same thing 4 times in a row. Dont get me wrong, I love this song, but it does get a little bit old towards the end.
Submitted by: Inuyasha
"New Kid In Town"
The Repetitive Lyrics:
There's a new kid in town...
There's a new kid in town...
Why They're Repetitive:
One problem I have with the Eagles is that they occasionally forget to finish their songs.
Submitted by: Princess Ana
There are additional repetitive lyrics available.

Nonsensical Lyrics:

"Hotel California"
The Nonsensical Lyrics:
She got a lot of pretty,
pretty boys
That she calls friends.
Why They're Nonsensical:
Boys aren't pretty; boys are handsome.
Submitted by: Waddle Dee
"Heartache Tonight"
The Nonsensical Lyrics:
We can beat around the bushes
We can get down to the bone.
Why They're Nonsensical:
I have no idea what this means. I always thought the lyrics were 'We can meet around the bushes, We can get down to the phone', which I think actually makes more sense.
Submitted by: David Jones
There are additional Eagles nonsensical lyrics available.

Insulting Lyrics:

"Get Over It"
The Insulting Lyrics:
Your mama's too thin and
your daddy's too fat.
Why They're Insulting:
That's it Don. Just blame whatever is bothering you on your parents.
Submitted by: Celeste
"Get Over It"
The Insulting Lyrics:
Your mama's too thin and
your daddy's too fat.
Why They're Insulting:
That's it Don. Just blame whatever is bothering you on your parents.
Submitted by: Celeste
There are additional Eagles Insulting lyrics available.

Inappropriate Lyrics:

"Best of My Love"
The Inappropriate Lyrics:
You know we always had each other, baby,
I guess that wasn't enough.
Why They're Inappropriate:
I've heard this song at every wedding dance I've been to since I was nine. It's a breakup song, for goodness' sake...but there's the happy couple and their family, dancing away in blissful oblivion. It's a great song, but not the sort of thing you want to be humming on your wedding night.
Submitted by: Radish the Great
 

Dirty Lyrics:

"Life In The Fast Lane"
The Dirty Lyrics:
They had one thing in common
they were good in bed
She'd say faster faster
The light is turning red
Why They're Dirty:
It's obvious that this song is about sex.
Submitted by: Celeste
 

Song Lyrics That Name Check Celebrities:

"Hotel California"
The Lyrics:
"They stabbed it with their Steely knives, but they could not kill the beast"
Who They Mention:
Steely Dan The lyric was a return jab at Steely Dan after the Dan made fun of the Eagles on a previous record with the line "turn up the Eagles, the neighbours are listening".
Submitted by: Sam
"James Dean"
The Lyrics:
James Dean, James Dean
Who They Mention:
James Dean
Submitted by: P

Song Lyrics That Mention Brand Name Products:

"take it easy"
The Lyrics:
It's a girl! My lord in a flat bed ford....
Product Brand Name:
Ford truck
Submitted by: funonthrun
"Hotel California"
The Lyrics:
Her mind's Tiffany twisted
She's got the Mercedes Benz
Product Brand Name:
Mercedes Benz
Submitted by: rocky
There are additional Eagles product lyrics available.

Songs That Open With Their Titles:

"I Wish You Peace"
Opening Lines:
I wish you peace when the cold wind blows, Warmed by the fire's glow.
Comments:
"I Wish You Peace" is yet another song from the Eagles' "One Of These Nights" lp. After the success of "One Of These Nights" some creative differences would shake up the band's membership (although main principles and vocalist, Don Henley and Glen Frey would stay with the band), most noticably Joe Walsh going solo (and succesfully at that). The revamped group would come back in the fall 1976 with the multi-million dollar seller lp, "Hotel California" which would produced the #1 singles, "Hotel California" and "New Kid In Town" as well as the #3 hit, "Life In The Fast Lane" and the top twenty hit, "Victim Of Love". This same group would also release another multi-million dollar hit lp, "The Long Run" which would not only produce the top five title tune, but also the #1 hit, "Heartache Tonight", and the top ten hits, "I Can't Tell You Why", "In The City" and "Those Shoes". The Eagles also firmly established themselves as a Classic Rock and Classic Hits artist for all time. But shortly after the success of "The Long Run", in 1980, the Eagles announced to the world their breakup and both Don Henley and Glen Frey would have successful solo careers well into the 1990's (Henley would also gain notarity for his liberal and environmental views and working for and giving financially to liberal and environmental political causes and candidates). The Eagles' would reform (the late 1970's version, minus Joe Walsh) in the mid-1990's for another lp, and several brief tours.
Submitted by: Peter
"Visions"
Opening Lines:
Visions, that you stir in my soul.
Comments:
"Visions" is another track from the Eagles' 1975 4th lp, "One Of These Nights".
Submitted by: Peter
There are additional spelling lyrics available.

Song Title Space Change:

"He Art Ache Tonight" originally "Heartache Tonight"
Submitted by: George Straitjacket
"Hot El California" originally "Hotel California"
Submitted by: Rock Maninoff

Song Title Anagrams:

"Infantile Self-Hate" originally "Life In The Fast Lane"
Submitted by: Smeg And The Heads

Real Places Mentioned in Songs:

"Hotel California"
The Lyrics:
Welcome to the Hotel California Such a lovely place Such a lovely face Plenty of room at the Hotel California Any time of year, you can find it here
Why:
"Hotel California" is one of the best known Classic Rock tunes. It was a #1 song from a #1 album from the Eagles in 1977. Of course the state that is given a shoutout to and is in the title, is of course, California.
Submitted by: Peter
"Take It Easy"
The Lyrics:
Well, I’m a standing on a corner In Winslow, Arizona, And such a fine sight to see.
Why:
Refers to the town of Winslow, Arizona.
Submitted by: Rosie Finch

Super Long Pop Songs:

"Hotel California" Length: 7:12
You can come in, but you can't get out
Submitted by: jdizzy

Song Title Acrostics:

VOL: "Victim Of Love"
Vol: French for "flight"; term for a rodent
Submitted by: Peter
TIE: "Take It Easy"
Submitted by: crazydon

Song Title Spoonerisms:

"Quit Teela Run Size" originally "Tequila Sunrise"
Submitted by: Stevie Nicks And Cuts
"Fife In The Last Lane" originally "Life In The Fast Lane"
Submitted by: Sonia Rinzaimayor
"The Add Calf Say" originally "The Sad Cafe"
Submitted by: Amy Grunt
"Good Hay In Dell" originally "Good Day In Hell"
Submitted by: Jennifer Howard
"Quit Teela Run Ties" originally "Tequila Sunrise"
Submitted by: MOR

There are additional Song Title Spoonerisms available.

Upbeat Songs With Depressing Lyrics:

"Lyin' Eyes"
The Lyrics:
You can't hide your lyin' eyes And your smile is a big disguise I thought by now you realize There ain't no way to hide your lyin' eyes
Why:
This is a good slow and upbeat song to dance to, but it's all about a girl who does nothing but lie.
Submitted by: Paul Warren
 

Products Bands Should Endorse Based on Their Name:

Philadelphia's Pro Football Team
a.k.a. The Eagles
Submitted by: Psycho Librarian
National Audubon Society
Should be obvious, since eagles are birds.
Submitted by: Peter

Movies Named After Song Titles:

"Desperado"
1995 film starring Antonio Banderas
Submitted by: Paul Warren

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