"Hotel California" is a well-known song, as well as the name of a hotel and restaurant in Mexico. However, the two have little in common, despite some rumors.

California is a state that’s ripe for inspiration, and some iconic bands have taken note in their songs about the West Coast state. Over the course of their careers, Weezer, The Beach Boys, and The ...

Songwriters have little control over how others interpret their lyrics once they put them out into the world, and that includes analysis from a writer’s own bandmates—which is why the meaning of The ...

Whether you're a California native, a transplant, or simply dream of living there, the world of music offers no shortage of tunes written in tribute to the Golden State. These songs span a wide range ...

Of the recording’s inspiration, Brandon Victor Dixon commented, "’Hotel California’ is one of the first rock songs I fell for. My father used to drop me off at school every morning on his way to work ...