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Eagles: Hotel California

Dive into the making of a 1970s rock landmark. From studio details to chart‑topping singles, test your ‘Hotel California’ savvy.

In which year was the Eagles’ ‘Hotel California’ released?

1974

1977

1975

1976

The album was released at the end of 1976. It became the band’s best‑known studio LP.

Who produced ‘Hotel California’?

Bob Rock

Glyn Johns

Bill Szymczyk

Tom Dowd

Szymczyk produced several Eagles albums. He emphasized clean, layered guitar recordings.

Much of the album was recorded at which Miami studio?

Sound City Studios

Muscle Shoals Sound Studio

Criteria Studios

Electric Lady Studios

Sessions were held at Criteria before mixing elsewhere. The band also worked in Los Angeles studios.

Which guitarist joined the Eagles before the ‘Hotel California’ sessions?

Bernie Leadon

Glenn Frey

Don Felder

Joe Walsh

Walsh entered the lineup in 1975. His style influenced the album’s harder edge.

Which Grammy did the song ‘Hotel California’ win in 1978?

Best New Artist

Song of the Year

Record of the Year

Album of the Year

The title track took Record of the Year honors. The album and singles earned multiple nominations.

The harmonized lead guitars on ‘Hotel California’ were played by which duo?

Don Henley and Don Felder

Glenn Frey and Joe Walsh

Bernie Leadon and Joe Walsh

Don Felder and Joe Walsh

Felder and Walsh trade the climactic lines. Their interplay defines the outro.

Which song was released as the album’s lead single?

New Kid in Town

Life in the Fast Lane

Hotel California

The Last Resort

‘New Kid in Town’ preceded the title track as a single. It topped the Billboard Hot 100.

‘Life in the Fast Lane’ grew from a riff by which guitarist?

Joe Walsh

Glenn Frey

Don Felder

Randy Meisner

Walsh’s riff inspired the song’s foundation. Its drive helped shape the album’s character.

The front‑cover building photograph depicts which famous hotel?

The Beverly Hills Hotel

Hotel del Coronado

The Hollywood Roosevelt

Chateau Marmont

The dusk photo shows the Beverly Hills Hotel on Sunset Boulevard. Art direction framed it to appear enigmatic.

Which label released ‘Hotel California’?

Atlantic Records

Asylum Records

Columbia Records

Geffen Records

The Eagles recorded for Asylum in this era. Asylum was part of the Warner family of labels.

Starter

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