1. 1. “On a dark desert highway, _____ in my hair / Warm smell of _____, rising up through the air.”

    Not quite! The opening lyrics of the song immediately let the listener know what they are getting into: the story of Eagles’ lead singer Don Henley and his quest to visit a Perkins Restaurant & Bakery.

    Not quite! The opening lyrics of the song immediately let the listener know what they are getting into: the story of Eagles’ lead singer Don Henley and his quest to visit a Perkins Restaurant & Bakery.

    Not quite! The opening lyrics of the song immediately let the listener know what they are getting into: the story of Eagles’ lead singer Don Henley and his quest to visit a Perkins Restaurant & Bakery.

    Correct! The opening lyrics of the song immediately let the listener know what they are getting into: the story of Eagles’ lead singer Don Henley and his quest to visit a Perkins Restaurant & Bakery.

  2. 2. “Up ahead in the distance, I saw _____ / My head grew _____, and my sight grew dim.”

    Not quite! This part of the song foreshadows the second, non-Perkins focus of the song: Don’s bad time at the Hotel California. His head is itchy during this part, too.

    Not quite! This part of the song foreshadows the second, non-Perkins focus of the song: Don’s bad time at the Hotel California. His head is itchy during this part, too.

    Not quite! This part of the song foreshadows the second, non-Perkins focus of the song: Don’s bad time at the Hotel California. His head is itchy during this part, too.

    You got it! This part of the song foreshadows the second, non-Perkins focus of the song: Don Henley’s bad time at the Hotel California. His head is itchy during this part, too.

  3. 3. “I heard the mission bell / And I was thinking to myself, / This could be _____ or this could be _____.”

    Correct! Here, Don Henley is attempting to discern whether he is hearing the actual mission bell or just a recording of it.

    Nope! Here, Don Henley is attempting to discern whether he is hearing the actual mission bell or just a recording of it.

    Nope! Here, Don Henley is attempting to discern whether he is hearing the actual mission bell or just a recording of it.

    Nope! Here, Don Henley is attempting to discern whether he is hearing the actual mission bell or just a recording of it.

  4. 4. “Welcome to the Hotel California / Such a _____ place.”

    Incorrect! This is one of the most well-known choruses in rock history, and it is where a hotel employee uses a popular ’70s phrase to describe the hotel.

    Correct! This is one of the most well-known choruses in rock history, and it is where a hotel employee uses a popular ’70s phrase to describe the hotel.

    Incorrect! This is one of the most well-known choruses in rock history, and it is where a hotel employee uses a popular ’70s phrase to describe the hotel.

    Incorrect! This is one of the most well-known choruses in rock history, and it is where a hotel employee uses a popular ’70s phrase to describe the hotel.

  5. 5. “How they dance in the courtyard, sweet summer sweat / Some dance _____, some dance _____.”

    Wrong! Some people in the courtyard are using dance to warn Don Henley about his fate if he continues to stay at the Hotel, and some people are dancing just to bug him.

    That’s right! Some people in the courtyard are using dance to warn Don Henley about his fate if he continues to stay at the Hotel, and some people are dancing just to bug him.

    Wrong! Some people in the courtyard are using dance to warn Don Henley about his fate if he continues to stay at the Hotel, and some people are dancing just to bug him.

    Wrong! Some people in the courtyard are using dance to warn Don Henley about his fate if he continues to stay at the Hotel, and some people are dancing just to bug him.

  6. 6. “So I called up the Captain, / ‘Please bring me _____.’ / He said, ‘We haven’t had _____ here since 1969.’”

    Wrong! These are the lines where Don Henley asks the Hotel Captain for some delicious breakfast food from Perkins, but is told that they haven’t been partnered with Perkins since 1969.

    Correct! These are the lines where Don Henley asks the Hotel Captain for some delicious breakfast food from Perkins, but is told that they haven’t been partnered with Perkins since 1969.

    Wrong! These are the lines where Don Henley asks the Hotel Captain for some delicious breakfast food from Perkins, but is told that they haven’t been partnered with Perkins since 1969.

    Wrong! These are the lines where Don Henley asks the Hotel Captain for some delicious breakfast food from Perkins, but is told that they haven’t been partnered with Perkins since 1969.

  7. 7. “They’re living it up at the Hotel California / What a nice surprise / Bring your _____.”

    Not quite! This is where Don Henley, obviously steamed about the lack of Perkins, sarcastically says that anyone going to the Hotel California should bring their appetites.

    Not quite! This is where Don Henley, obviously steamed about the lack of Perkins, sarcastically says that anyone going to the Hotel California should bring their appetites.

    You got it! This is where Don Henley, obviously steamed about the lack of Perkins, sarcastically says that anyone going to the Hotel California should bring their appetites.

    Not quite! This is where Don Henley, obviously steamed about the lack of Perkins, sarcastically says that anyone going to the Hotel California should bring their appetites.

  8. 8. “Mirrors on the ceiling / The _____ on ice / And she said, ‘We are all just prisoners here, _____.’”

    Nope! This is the part of the song where some lady tells Don Henley that there is no escaping the Hotel California. Also, there is ice-cold beer, but the song does not elaborate on whether it is available for guests.

    Correct! This is the part of the song where some lady tells Don Henley that there is no escaping the Hotel California. Also, there is ice-cold beer, but the song does not elaborate on whether it is available for guests.

    Nope! This is the part of the song where some lady tells Don Henley that there is no escaping the Hotel California. Also, there is ice-cold beer, but the song does not elaborate on whether it is available for guests.

    Nope! This is the part of the song where some lady tells Don Henley that there is no escaping the Hotel California. Also, there is ice-cold beer, but the song does not elaborate on whether it is available for guests.

  9. 9. “Last thing I remember, I was _____.”

    Wrong! This is the line where Don Henley reveals that he has been singing this song from the afterlife the whole time. Do you remember how Don Henley saw himself as a dead version of Don Henley in the beginning? Well, the Captain, one of the characters from earlier in the song, is the one who killed him.

    Wrong! This is the line where Don Henley reveals that he has been singing this song from the afterlife the whole time. Do you remember how Don Henley saw himself as a dead version of Don Henley in the beginning? Well, the Captain, one of the characters from earlier in the song, is the one who killed him.

    Wrong! This is the line where Don Henley reveals that he has been singing this song from the afterlife the whole time. Do you remember how Don Henley saw himself as a dead version of Don Henley in the beginning? Well, the Captain, one of the characters from earlier in the song, is the one who killed him.

    Correct! This is the line where Don Henley reveals that he has been singing this song from the afterlife the whole time. Do you remember how Don Henley saw himself as a dead version of Don Henley in the beginning? Well, the Captain, one of the characters from earlier in the song, is the one who killed him.

  10. 10. “You can check out any time you like / _____.”

    Wrong! The last line of the song reveals that there was a Perkins Restaurant & Bakery right next door the whole time. It’s what Don Henley smelled in the beginning of the song, but he went to the wrong place by mistake. Unfortunately, he can’t enjoy the Perkins products because he’s dead. This is a big twist.

    Wrong! The last line of the song reveals that there was a Perkins Restaurant & Bakery right next door the whole time. It’s what Don Henley smelled at the beginning of the song, but he went to the wrong place by mistake. Unfortunately, he can’t enjoy the Perkins products because he’s dead. This is a big twist.

    Wrong! The last line of the song reveals that there was a Perkins Restaurant & Bakery right next door the whole time. It’s what Don Henley smelled in the beginning of the song, but he went to the wrong place by mistake. Unfortunately, he can’t enjoy the Perkins products because he’s dead. This is a big twist.

    That’s right! The last line of the song reveals that there was a Perkins Restaurant & Bakery right next door the whole time. It’s what Don Henley smelled in the beginning of the song, but he went to the wrong place by mistake. Unfortunately, he can’t enjoy the Perkins products because he’s dead. This is a big twist.

  • Results for How Well Do You Know The Lyrics To ‘Hotel California’?

    You Know Nothing About “Hotel California”

    Oh, no! You possess no knowledge about “Hotel California.” When you hear people talking about “that famous song called ‘Hotel California,’” you have to say, “I know nothing about that famous song.” How embarrassing. Also, don’t you know that if Don Henley gets wind of this, he’ll be furious? He’s gotten riled up about far smaller things. We’ll try to keep your result quiet, but we can’t make any promises.

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    You Know A Thing Or Two About “Hotel California”

    Not bad! Sure, if Don Henley got wind of this, he might be a little disappointed. But if you have a good reason for why your score was only average, he’d probably be willing to hear you out. Email us your reason so we can let him know, or take this quiz again if you think you can improve your score.

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    You Know Everything About “Hotel California”

    Oh, yeah! The song “Hotel California” is the song you sing when you wake up in the morning and the song you sing when you put head to pillow at night. We’re going to tell Don Henley about your knowledge, and you better believe he’ll let loose a smile that goes from ear to ear. Congrats!
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