Celebration of "Hotel California" Album!

[NOLA]

http://www.greatesthockeylegends.com...d-in-town.html

A different take on the inspiration behind NKIT. We're all aware of Glenn's love for sports, especially hockey.

[Ive always been a dreamer]

We have a thread in Glenn's forum about his friendship with Gene Carr. To be honest, the only person I've ever heard mention that NKIT is about him is Gene himself. I imagine that Glenn must have told that to him at some point, and it is probably at least partially about him. However, my guess is the song is inspired by multiple characters that JD, Glenn, and Don each knew rather than any one specific person. I would think each of them had different individuals come to mind as they were writing the song.

[chaim]

As I recall, Randy Newman's "Pretty boy" is about Bruce Springsteen. Later he, of course, actually mentioned Springsteen in "My life is good". I don't remember what Randy literally said, but years ago in some interview he wondered what it is about Springsteen that makes people turn into sort of disciples (not his word). People he knows can't stand Springsteen, then they go to his concert and come out as big fans.

[Freypower]

As I recall, Randy Newman's "Pretty boy" is about Bruce Springsteen. Later he, of course, actually mentioned Springsteen in "My life is good". I don't remember what Randy literally said, but years ago in some interview he wondered what it is about Springsteen that makes people turn into sort of disciples (not his word). People he knows can't stand Springsteen, then they go to his concert and come out as big fans.

I don't want to go off topic but .. 'Rand, how'd you like to be the Boss for awhile'? (cue heavenly music). Sums it up.

[Ive always been a dreamer]

Just thought I would acknowledge this momentous day here ...

It was this day in 1978 that the band won Grammies for Hotel California (Record of the Year) and New Kid in Town (Best Arrangement for Voices).

[Elizasong]

Just thought I would acknowledge this momentous day here ...

It was this day in 1978 that the band won Grammies for Hotel California (Record of the Year) and New Kid in Town (Best Arrangement for Voices).

And they finally picked up their Grammy for HC Monday.

[sad-cafe]

I originally got this on 8-track...can you believe it.

since then I had the cassette and then the CD

Last year or the year before my future Son-in-law got me the album for Christmas. It is an original press with the original liner notes and everything and the plastic was still intact.

I debated a long time about opening it or leaving it in the plastic but finally I opened it because it was meant to be played.

Vinyl is far superior to CD when it comes to "feeling" the music

[Brooke]

And they finally picked up their Grammy for HC Monday.

Something I wondered about.....I would have thought that since they didn't go to the Grammy's back then because they didn't know if they were going to win or not, wouldn't the Grammy have been sent to them back then? Did the Grammy organization just keep it for all these years?

[Ive always been a dreamer]

Brooke - I believe they would've received their 2 Grammy's for HC and NKIT back in 1977.

To me, the gesture the other night after Glenn's tribute was intended to be just a kind of good-natured olive branch. If it were a genuine presentation, they would have presented them with a NKIT award as well, wouldn't they?

[Glennhoney]

Brooke - I believe they would've received their 2 Grammy's for HC and NKIT back in 1977.

To me, the gesture the other night after Glenn's tribute was intended to be just a kind of good-natured olive branch. If it were a genuine presentation, they would have presented them with a NKIT award as well, wouldn't they?

I didn't "get" that at all....??..why hand over an award which they obviously already had....even if you're not present, you still get your award.....