On This Day, May 7, 1977: The Eagles went to #1 with ‘Hotel California’

By Jill Lances May 7, 2026 | 10:10 AM

The tune was the band’s fourth #1 single, following “Best of My Love,” “One of These Nights” and “New Kid in Town,” the last of which also appeared on Hotel California.

The six-and-a-half-minute song, which features a two minute and 12 second guitar solo at the end, went on to be one of the band’s signature tunes and is often played live during their shows.

“Hotel California” won record of the year at the Grammys and has been certified triple Platinum by the RIAA.

Almost 50 years later, the Eagles are still performing live. They headlined New Orleans Jazz Fest on May 2 and their next show is happening Saturday in Nashville.