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"New Kid in Town" is a song by the Eagles from their 1976 studio album Hotel California. It was written by Don Henley, Glenn Frey and J. D. Souther. Released as the first single from the album, the song became a number-one hit in the US, and number 20 in the UK. The single version has an earlier fade-out than the album version. The song features Glenn Frey singing the lead vocals, with Don Henley singing main harmony vocals. Randy Meisner plays the guitarrón mexicano, Don Felder plays electric guitars, and Joe Walsh plays the electric piano and organ parts. The song won the Grammy Award for Best Vocal Arrangement for Two or More Voices. 


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1992
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Glenn Frey

Glenn Lewis Frey (pronounced Fry; born November 6, 1948) is an American musician, singer, songwriter, and actor, best known as a founding member of the Eagles. Frey formed the Eagles after he met drummer Don Henley in 1970 and the two eventually joined Linda Ronstadt's backup band for her summer tour. The Eagles formed in 1971 and released their debut album in 1972. Glenn Frey played guitar with the Eagles as well as piano and keyboards, and shared lead vocals with Don Henley. The Eagles broke up in 1980 after becoming one of the most successful bands of all time. Frey sang lead vocals on many Eagles hits such as "Take It Easy", "Peaceful Easy Feeling", "Tequila Sunrise", "Already Gone", "Lyin' Eyes", "New Kid in Town", and "Heartache Tonight". After the brea… more »

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Song Origin
"New Kid in Town" is a song written by Don Henley, Glenn Frey and J.D. Souther, and performed by the American rock band Eagles.
Released Date
The song was released as the first single from their fifth studio album, "Hotel California", on December 7, 1976.
Chart Performance
"New Kid In Town" was a number one hit on the Billboard Hot 100 and was certified Gold by the RIAA for sales of over one million copies.
Grammy Award
The song won a Grammy Award in 1977 for Best Vocal Arrangement for Two or More Voices.
Unique Instrumentation
It highlighted unique instrumentation for a pop-rock song like the use of a pedal steel guitar - played by Joe Walsh - which added a country flavor to the track.
Theme
The song's theme reflects the transient nature of fame and success in Hollywood and the music industry, where there's always a 'new kid in town' who's the current sensation.
Relevance
Despite being over 40 years old, 'New Kid In Town' continues to maintain cultural relevance, with its poignant lyrics and haunting melody.
Cover Versions
The song has been covered by numerous artists since its original release, including Johnny Mathis, and the country music band, The Gatlin Brothers.
Album Success
The album, "Hotel California", into which "New Kid In Town" was incorporated, is the Eagles' best-selling original studio album, and one of the best-selling albums overall in music history.
Musicians Participation
While Glenn Frey provided the song's lead vocals, Joe Walsh performed the guitar solo that features in the song.
Time Span
It took over a year to complete "New Kid In Town" from its initial demo to the final master, making it one of the longer creations of the Eagles' songs.
Critical Acclaim
The song has been lauded by critics for its sophisticated harmonic structure, and its lyrics that encapsulate the fleeting nature of fame.

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