Why has the song Hotel California by Eagles has such a universal appeal and cuts along cultures and counteries to be such a best rated song?
2006-07-14 00:37:25 · 7 answers · asked by elvis 2 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Music
It's intricate musically, plus the lyrics are poetic and speak about emotions that everyone can relate to, in a slightly oblique way. If a song is to be timeless it needs not to use overly hip slang that can date it. The guitar duet section is classic too. The 'Devil worship' thing is a myth. The 'steely' knives reference was a big up to Steely Dan who had name checked The Eagles on one of their tunes.
2006-07-14 02:08:48 · answer #1 · answered by phantasy_one 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It has an awesome chored progression - simple but dressed up to perfection - and it also has great lyrics that could go literally or have a hidden meaning. Oh, and of course, the Eagles rule anyway, so why wouldn't it be a best rated song?! lol
2006-07-14 01:19:41 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because it's got a good melody, and the lyrics about not being able to leave have meaning to everyone.
2006-07-14 00:41:08 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because people can relate to the lyrics.
2006-07-14 00:42:10 · answer #4 · answered by unwritten 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is popular in China bcuz it sounds good& melody of it is classic
2006-07-14 00:41:45 · answer #5 · answered by Michael 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
great guitar.... easy key to sing... and great lyrics/story
PS people the lyrics are about a bunch of devil worshipers he runs into .... hence "They stab it with their steely knives, but they just can't kill the beast"
2006-07-14 00:56:11 · answer #6 · answered by heykidddj 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Universal themes.betrayl and lonliness hurt no matter what language its in.
2006-07-14 00:40:07 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋