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Billy Joel – Piano Man

Billy Joel – Piano Man

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‘Piano Man’ is a song written and performed by American singer-songwriter Billy Joel. As his first single in North America, it was included on Joel's 1973 album of the same...

Billy Joel – Piano Man

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‘Piano Man’ is a song written and performed by American singer-songwriter Billy Joel. As his first single in North America, it was included on Joel's 1973 album of the same...

Thunderclap Newman – Something in the Air

Thunderclap Newman – Something in the Air

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‘Something in the Air’ is a song by English rock band Thunderclap Newman, written by Speedy Keen who also sang the song. It was a No. 1 single for three...

Thunderclap Newman – Something in the Air

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‘Something in the Air’ is a song by English rock band Thunderclap Newman, written by Speedy Keen who also sang the song. It was a No. 1 single for three...

Three Dog Night – Mama Told Me Not to Come

Three Dog Night – Mama Told Me Not to Come

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‘Mama Told Me Not to Come’, also written as ‘Mama Told Me (Not to Come)’, is a song written by American singer-songwriter Randy Newman. While the song was originally written...

Three Dog Night – Mama Told Me Not to Come

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‘Mama Told Me Not to Come’, also written as ‘Mama Told Me (Not to Come)’, is a song written by American singer-songwriter Randy Newman. While the song was originally written...

Black Sabbath – Paranoid

Black Sabbath – Paranoid

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‘Paranoid’ is a song by English heavy metal band Black Sabbath, released in 1970 off the band's second studio album Paranoid. It was the first Black Sabbath single release, coming...

Black Sabbath – Paranoid

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‘Paranoid’ is a song by English heavy metal band Black Sabbath, released in 1970 off the band's second studio album Paranoid. It was the first Black Sabbath single release, coming...

Jefferson Airplane – White Rabbit

Jefferson Airplane – White Rabbit

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‘White Rabbit’ is a song written by Grace Slick and recorded by the American rock band Jefferson Airplane for their 1967 album Surrealistic Pillow. It draws on imagery from Lewis...

Jefferson Airplane – White Rabbit

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‘White Rabbit’ is a song written by Grace Slick and recorded by the American rock band Jefferson Airplane for their 1967 album Surrealistic Pillow. It draws on imagery from Lewis...

Aerosmith – Sweet Emotion

Aerosmith – Sweet Emotion

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‘Sweet Emotion’ is a song by the American rock band Aerosmith, released as a single on May 19, 1975 from their third studio album Toys in the Attic. and peaked...

Aerosmith – Sweet Emotion

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‘Sweet Emotion’ is a song by the American rock band Aerosmith, released as a single on May 19, 1975 from their third studio album Toys in the Attic. and peaked...

Elton John – Tiny Dancer

Elton John – Tiny Dancer

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‘Tiny Dancer’ is a song written by English musician and composer Elton John and lyricist Bernie Taupin, and performed by John. It was originally released on John's 1971 album Madman...

Elton John – Tiny Dancer

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‘Tiny Dancer’ is a song written by English musician and composer Elton John and lyricist Bernie Taupin, and performed by John. It was originally released on John's 1971 album Madman...

Blondie – Heart of Glass

Blondie – Heart of Glass

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‘Heart of Glass’ is a song by the American new wave band Blondie, written by singer Debbie Harry and guitarist Chris Stein. It was featured on the band's third studio...

Blondie – Heart of Glass

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‘Heart of Glass’ is a song by the American new wave band Blondie, written by singer Debbie Harry and guitarist Chris Stein. It was featured on the band's third studio...

Vanilla Fudge – You Keep Me Hangin' On

Vanilla Fudge – You Keep Me Hangin' On

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‘You Keep Me Hangin' On’ is a song written and composed by Holland–Dozier–Holland. It was first recorded in 1966 by American Motown group the Supremes, reaching number one on the...

Vanilla Fudge – You Keep Me Hangin' On

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‘You Keep Me Hangin' On’ is a song written and composed by Holland–Dozier–Holland. It was first recorded in 1966 by American Motown group the Supremes, reaching number one on the...

Dire Straits – Money for Nothing

Dire Straits – Money for Nothing

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‘Money for Nothing’ is a song by British rock band Dire Straits, the second track on their fifth studio album, Brothers in Arms. It was released as the album's second...

Dire Straits – Money for Nothing

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‘Money for Nothing’ is a song by British rock band Dire Straits, the second track on their fifth studio album, Brothers in Arms. It was released as the album's second...

The Lovin' Spoonful – Summer in the City

The Lovin' Spoonful – Summer in the City

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‘Summer in the City’ is a song by the American folk rock band the Lovin' Spoonful. Written by John Sebastian, Mark Sebastian and Steve Boone, the song was released as...

The Lovin' Spoonful – Summer in the City

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‘Summer in the City’ is a song by the American folk rock band the Lovin' Spoonful. Written by John Sebastian, Mark Sebastian and Steve Boone, the song was released as...

The Police – Every Breath You Take

The Police – Every Breath You Take

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‘Every Breath You Take’ is a song by the English rock band the Police from their album Synchronicity (1983). Written by Sting, the single was the biggest US and Canadian...

The Police – Every Breath You Take

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‘Every Breath You Take’ is a song by the English rock band the Police from their album Synchronicity (1983). Written by Sting, the single was the biggest US and Canadian...

The Rolling Stones – Jumpin’ Jack Flash

The Rolling Stones – Jumpin’ Jack Flash

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‘Jumpin' Jack Flash’ is a song by the English rock band the Rolling Stones, released as a non-album single in 1968. Released on 24 May 1968 in the UK, and...

The Rolling Stones – Jumpin’ Jack Flash

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‘Jumpin' Jack Flash’ is a song by the English rock band the Rolling Stones, released as a non-album single in 1968. Released on 24 May 1968 in the UK, and...

Neil Young – Old Man

Neil Young – Old Man

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‘Old Man’ is a song written and performed by Canadian rock singer-songwriter and guitarist Neil Young from his 1972 album Harvest. ‘Old Man’ was released as a single in the...

Neil Young – Old Man

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‘Old Man’ is a song written and performed by Canadian rock singer-songwriter and guitarist Neil Young from his 1972 album Harvest. ‘Old Man’ was released as a single in the...

Bob Marley and the Wailers – No Woman, No Cry

Bob Marley and the Wailers – No Woman, No Cry

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‘No Woman, No Cry’ is a reggae song by Bob Marley and the Wailers. The song was recorded in 1974 and released on the studio album Natty Dread. The live...

Bob Marley and the Wailers – No Woman, No Cry

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‘No Woman, No Cry’ is a reggae song by Bob Marley and the Wailers. The song was recorded in 1974 and released on the studio album Natty Dread. The live...

Joan Jett and the Blackhearts – I Love Rock 'n' Roll

Joan Jett and the Blackhearts – I Love Rock 'n'...

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‘I Love Rock 'n' Roll’ is a rock song written by Alan Merrill and Jake Hooker and first recorded by the Arrows, a British rock band, in 1975. A 1981...

Joan Jett and the Blackhearts – I Love Rock 'n'...

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‘I Love Rock 'n' Roll’ is a rock song written by Alan Merrill and Jake Hooker and first recorded by the Arrows, a British rock band, in 1975. A 1981...

Def Leppard – Pour Some Sugar on Me

Def Leppard – Pour Some Sugar on Me

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‘Pour Some Sugar on Me’ is a song by the English rock band Def Leppard from their 1987 album Hysteria. It reached number 2 on the US Billboard Hot 100...

Def Leppard – Pour Some Sugar on Me

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‘Pour Some Sugar on Me’ is a song by the English rock band Def Leppard from their 1987 album Hysteria. It reached number 2 on the US Billboard Hot 100...

Jackson Browne – Running on Empty

Jackson Browne – Running on Empty

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‘Running on Empty’ is a song by American singer-songwriter Jackson Browne. It is the title track of his 1977 live album of the same name, recorded at a concert at...

Jackson Browne – Running on Empty

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‘Running on Empty’ is a song by American singer-songwriter Jackson Browne. It is the title track of his 1977 live album of the same name, recorded at a concert at...

The Animals – The House of the Rising Sun

The Animals – The House of the Rising Sun

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‘The House of the Rising Sun’ is a traditional folk song, sometimes called ‘Rising Sun Blues’. It tells of a person's life gone wrong in the city of New Orleans....

The Animals – The House of the Rising Sun

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‘The House of the Rising Sun’ is a traditional folk song, sometimes called ‘Rising Sun Blues’. It tells of a person's life gone wrong in the city of New Orleans....

Supertramp – Dreamer

Supertramp – Dreamer

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‘Dreamer’ is a hit single from British band Supertramp's 1974 album Crime of the Century. It peaked at number 13 on the UK Singles Chart in February 1975. In 1980,...

Supertramp – Dreamer

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‘Dreamer’ is a hit single from British band Supertramp's 1974 album Crime of the Century. It peaked at number 13 on the UK Singles Chart in February 1975. In 1980,...

ZZ Top – Gimme All Your Lovin'

ZZ Top – Gimme All Your Lovin'

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‘Gimme All Your Lovin'’ is a song by American rock band ZZ Top from their 1983 album Eliminator. It was released as the album's first single in early 1983. The...

ZZ Top – Gimme All Your Lovin'

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‘Gimme All Your Lovin'’ is a song by American rock band ZZ Top from their 1983 album Eliminator. It was released as the album's first single in early 1983. The...

The Pretenders – Brass in Pocket

The Pretenders – Brass in Pocket

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‘Brass in Pocket’, also known as ‘Brass in Pocket (I'm Special)’, is a song by English–American rock band the Pretenders, released in 1979 as the third single from their self-titled...

The Pretenders – Brass in Pocket

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‘Brass in Pocket’, also known as ‘Brass in Pocket (I'm Special)’, is a song by English–American rock band the Pretenders, released in 1979 as the third single from their self-titled...

Steppenwolf – Born to Be Wild

Steppenwolf – Born to Be Wild

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‘Born to Be Wild’ is a song written by Mars Bonfire (stage name for Dennis Edmonton) and first performed by the band Steppenwolf. It is often invoked in both popular...

Steppenwolf – Born to Be Wild

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‘Born to Be Wild’ is a song written by Mars Bonfire (stage name for Dennis Edmonton) and first performed by the band Steppenwolf. It is often invoked in both popular...

Creedence Clearwater Revival – Fortunate Son

Creedence Clearwater Revival – Fortunate Son

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‘Fortunate Son’ is a song by the American rock band Creedence Clearwater Revival released on their fourth studio album, Willy and the Poor Boys in November 1969. It was previously...

Creedence Clearwater Revival – Fortunate Son

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‘Fortunate Son’ is a song by the American rock band Creedence Clearwater Revival released on their fourth studio album, Willy and the Poor Boys in November 1969. It was previously...

Stealers Wheel – Stuck in the Middle with You

Stealers Wheel – Stuck in the Middle with You

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‘Stuck in the Middle with You’ (sometimes known as ‘Stuck in the Middle’) is a song written by Scottish musicians Gerry Rafferty and Joe Egan and performed by their band...

Stealers Wheel – Stuck in the Middle with You

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‘Stuck in the Middle with You’ (sometimes known as ‘Stuck in the Middle’) is a song written by Scottish musicians Gerry Rafferty and Joe Egan and performed by their band...

The Mamas & the Papas – California Dreamin'

The Mamas & the Papas – California Dreamin'

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‘California Dreamin'’ is a song written by John Phillips and Michelle Phillips in 1963 and first recorded by Barry McGuire. The best-known version is by the Mamas & the Papas,...

The Mamas & the Papas – California Dreamin'

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‘California Dreamin'’ is a song written by John Phillips and Michelle Phillips in 1963 and first recorded by Barry McGuire. The best-known version is by the Mamas & the Papas,...

The Kingsmen – Louie Louie

The Kingsmen – Louie Louie

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‘Louie Louie’ is a rhythm and blues song written and composed by American musician Richard Berry in 1955, recorded in 1956, and released in 1957. It is best known for...

The Kingsmen – Louie Louie

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‘Louie Louie’ is a rhythm and blues song written and composed by American musician Richard Berry in 1955, recorded in 1956, and released in 1957. It is best known for...

AC/DC – Back in Black

AC/DC – Back in Black

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‘Back in Black’ is a song by Australian rock band AC/DC. It was released as the second US single from their seventh album of the same name in 1980. Notable...

AC/DC – Back in Black

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‘Back in Black’ is a song by Australian rock band AC/DC. It was released as the second US single from their seventh album of the same name in 1980. Notable...

Janis Joplin (Big Brother and the Holding Company) – Piece of My Heart

Janis Joplin (Big Brother and the Holding Compa...

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‘Piece of My Heart’ is a romantic soul song written by Jerry Ragovoy and Bert Berns, originally recorded by Erma Franklin in 1967. Franklin's single peaked in December 1967 at...

Janis Joplin (Big Brother and the Holding Compa...

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‘Piece of My Heart’ is a romantic soul song written by Jerry Ragovoy and Bert Berns, originally recorded by Erma Franklin in 1967. Franklin's single peaked in December 1967 at...

Meat Loaf – You Took the Words Right Out of My Mouth

Meat Loaf – You Took the Words Right Out of My ...

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‘You Took the Words Right Out of My Mouth’ (also known as ‘You Took the Words Right Out of My Mouth (Hot Summer Night)’) is the first solo single by...

Meat Loaf – You Took the Words Right Out of My ...

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‘You Took the Words Right Out of My Mouth’ (also known as ‘You Took the Words Right Out of My Mouth (Hot Summer Night)’) is the first solo single by...

The Cars – Drive

The Cars – Drive

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‘Drive’ is a song by American rock band The Cars from their fifth studio album, Heartbeat City (1984). It was released on July 23, 1984, as the album's third single....

The Cars – Drive

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‘Drive’ is a song by American rock band The Cars from their fifth studio album, Heartbeat City (1984). It was released on July 23, 1984, as the album's third single....

Pink Floyd – Wish You Were Here

Pink Floyd – Wish You Were Here

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‘Wish You Were Here’ is a song by English rock band Pink Floyd, released as the title track of their 1975 album of the same name. The song was voted...

Pink Floyd – Wish You Were Here

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‘Wish You Were Here’ is a song by English rock band Pink Floyd, released as the title track of their 1975 album of the same name. The song was voted...

The Who – Baba O'Riley

The Who – Baba O'Riley

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‘Baba O'Riley’ is a song by the English rock band the Who, and the opening track to their fifth album Who's Next (1971). It was issued in Europe as a...

The Who – Baba O'Riley

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‘Baba O'Riley’ is a song by the English rock band the Who, and the opening track to their fifth album Who's Next (1971). It was issued in Europe as a...

The Troggs – Wild Thing

The Troggs – Wild Thing

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‘Wild Thing’ is a song written by American songwriter Chip Taylor and popularized by the English rock band the Troggs. It was originally recorded and released by the American rock...

The Troggs – Wild Thing

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‘Wild Thing’ is a song written by American songwriter Chip Taylor and popularized by the English rock band the Troggs. It was originally recorded and released by the American rock...

Procol Harum – A Whiter Shade of Pale

Procol Harum – A Whiter Shade of Pale

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‘A Whiter Shade of Pale’ is a song by the English rock band Procol Harum that was issued as their debut record on 12 May 1967. The single reached number...

Procol Harum – A Whiter Shade of Pale

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‘A Whiter Shade of Pale’ is a song by the English rock band Procol Harum that was issued as their debut record on 12 May 1967. The single reached number...

Patti Smith Group – Because the Night

Patti Smith Group – Because the Night

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‘Because the Night’ is a rock song written by Bruce Springsteen and Patti Smith that was first released in 1978 as a single from the Patti Smith Group album ‘Easter’....

Patti Smith Group – Because the Night

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‘Because the Night’ is a rock song written by Bruce Springsteen and Patti Smith that was first released in 1978 as a single from the Patti Smith Group album ‘Easter’....

Simple Minds – Don’t You (Forget About Me)

Simple Minds – Don’t You (Forget About Me)

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‘Don't You (Forget About Me)’ is a song by Scottish rock band Simple Minds, released as a single in 1985. The song was played during the opening and closing credits...

Simple Minds – Don’t You (Forget About Me)

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‘Don't You (Forget About Me)’ is a song by Scottish rock band Simple Minds, released as a single in 1985. The song was played during the opening and closing credits...

Electric Light Orchestra (ELO) – Mr. Blue Sky

Electric Light Orchestra (ELO) – Mr. Blue Sky

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‘Mr. Blue Sky’ is a song by the Electric Light Orchestra (ELO), featured on the band's seventh studio album Out of the Blue (1977). The song was the second single...

Electric Light Orchestra (ELO) – Mr. Blue Sky

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‘Mr. Blue Sky’ is a song by the Electric Light Orchestra (ELO), featured on the band's seventh studio album Out of the Blue (1977). The song was the second single...

Thin Lizzy – The Boys Are Back in Town

Thin Lizzy – The Boys Are Back in Town

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‘The Boys Are Back in Town’ is a song by Irish hard rock band Thin Lizzy. The song was originally released in 1976 as the first single from their album...

Thin Lizzy – The Boys Are Back in Town

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‘The Boys Are Back in Town’ is a song by Irish hard rock band Thin Lizzy. The song was originally released in 1976 as the first single from their album...

Eagles – Hotel California

Eagles – Hotel California

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‘Hotel California’ is the title track from the Eagles' Hotel California album, released as a single in February 1977. It entered the Billboard Hot 100 chart on February 26, 1977,...

Eagles – Hotel California

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‘Hotel California’ is the title track from the Eagles' Hotel California album, released as a single in February 1977. It entered the Billboard Hot 100 chart on February 26, 1977,...