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Don Henley Said The Eagles’ Disco Song Is ‘Satanic’
Don Henley flat-out said that The Eagles' disco song "One of These Nights" is Satanic. Here's a look at why The Eagles were more devilish than you might think.
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The Eagles’ ‘Peaceful Easy Feeling’ Was Inspired by Another Band
The Eagles' Glenn Frey said that "Peaceful Easy Feeling" was inspired by the vocals of another group. Frey revealed what he thought about "Peaceful Easy Feeling" decades later.
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‘Season of the Witch’ Star Donovan Says Christianity Murdered So-Called Witches
Donovan's "Season of the Witch" might seem light, but Donovan actually has some very strong opinions on witchcraft. He also doesn't seem to have the most positive appraisal of Christianity.
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Why Don Henley Was ‘Delirious’ When He Wrote The Eagles’ ‘Witchy Woman’
Don Henley wasn't in his right mind when he wrote The Eagles’ “Witchy Woman.” Interestingly, the song was inspired by several real people — including one celebrity.
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The Monkees’ ‘(I’m Not Your) Steppin’ Stone’ Was Originally by Another Classic Rock Band
The Monkees' hardest-rocking hit might be "(I'm Not Your) Steppin' Stone." The tune was partly inspired by Jim Morrison and The Doors.
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How ‘The Twilight Zone’ Inspired The Eagles’ ‘Hotel California’
'The Twilight Zone' was one of the inspirations behind The Eagles' "Hotel California." The track did an excellent job of capturing the essence of the TV show.
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The Eagles’ ‘Hotel California’ References Another Classic Rock Band
The Eagles' "Hotel California" alludes to the name of another rock band that was popular in the 1970s. The band in question might not have been big Eagles fans.
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How ‘Psycho’ Inspired The Eagles’ ‘Hotel California’
The Eagles' "Hotel California" was inspired by several movies, including Alfred Hitchcock’s 'Psycho'. Both "Hotel California" and 'Psycho' are part of an odd cultural fixation on hotels and motels.
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The Monkees Released 1 of the 1st Punk Rock Songs
The Monkees' songs don't get classified as punk rock. Despite this, The Monkees released a punk rock song long before the genre really took off in the 1970s.
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Why The Eagles Felt They Needed to Write a Song About James Dean’s Tragic Death
Classic Hollywood and classic rock often collided in exciting ways. For example, The Eagles wrote a song called "James Dean."
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Why The Doors’ Jim Morrison Attacked The Monkees
The Doors and The Monkees were two of the bands that helped define rock in the 1960s. Despite this, The Doors' Jim Morrison didn't see The Monkees as his peers.
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The 1st Punk Rock Song Had a Title Too Scandalous for Radio
Perhaps the most provocative subgenre of classic rock is punk rock. The first punk rock song originally had a title that might’ve been too much for radio at the time.
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What Happened When The Monkees Battled a Punk Rock Song for No. 1
The Monkees and the first punk rock song debuted in the same year: 1966. The two battled for chart supremacy.
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How Jack Nicholson Upset Stanley Kubrick on the Set of ‘The Shining’
On one level, Stanley Kubrick and Jack Nicholson seemed to get along on the set of ‘The Shining’. But Nicholson once made Kubrick extremely upset.
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My Favorite Horror Movie Performance Is Just as Funny as It Is Terrifying
My favorite performance in a horror movie is Jack Nicholson's scary-funny turn in 'The Shining'. While many fans just see Nicholson's Jack Torrance as terrifying, the character has comedic overtones.
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1 Part of The Eagles’ ‘Hotel California’ Took Weeks to Finish
One aspect of The Eagles' "Hotel California" took weeks to complete. The Eagles' Don Henley dismissed the idea that all this work counted as perfectionism from his bandmates.
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Led Zeppelin’s ‘Stairway to Heaven’ Is Similar to 1 Bible Story
Led Zeppelin's "Stairway to Heaven" resembles a famous Bible story. Interestingly, "Stairway to Heaven" first became a hit decades after its release.
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Don Henley Compared The Eagles’ ‘Hotel California’ to 1 Led Zeppelin Song
Don Henley compared The Eagles' "Hotel California" to one Led Zeppelin song. The similarities aren't obvious, but they are profound.
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The Horror Film That Frightens Me the Most Is More Gross Than Scary
The horror film that frightens me the most is more disgusting than scary. Surprisingly, the flick in question has a big cult following.
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My Favorite Horror Movie From the 1980s Changed Cinema
The 1980s were a peak decade for horror. My favorite 1980s horror movie transcends the genre and has influenced it profoundly.
