A 1977 rock classic by the Eagles became a No. 1 hit and one of the most haunting songs of its era, with its meaning still ...

In the mid-1970s, the Eagles were working on a spooky, cryptic new song. On a lined yellow pad, Don Henley, with input from band co-founder Glenn Frey, jotted thoughts about “a dark desert highway" ...

We take a deep dive into Hotel California to understand why its lyrics have fascinated listeners for nearly five decades.