Sunset Grill

Don Henley

About Sunset Grill

"Sunset Grill" is a song by Don Henley from his 1984 album Building the Perfect Beast. The song peaked at number 7 on the Billboard Top Rock Tracks chart in January 1985. Released as the fourth single from the album in August 1985, it peaked at number 22 on the Billboard Hot 100 in October 1985. Patty Smyth sings harmony vocals on this song, while Pino Palladino plays fretless bass. Randy Newman arranged the synthesizer programming for the song. The title and lyrics of the song reference the Sunset Grill, a hamburger restaurant on Sunset Boulevard in Los Angeles, California.  


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1984
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Don Henley

Donald Hugh "Don" Henley (born July 22, 1947, in Gilmer, Texas) is an American singer, songwriter and drummer, best known as a founding member of the Eagles before launching a successful solo career. Henley was the drummer and lead vocalist for the Eagles from 1971–1980, when the band broke up. Henley sings lead vocals on Eagles hits such as "Witchy Woman", "Desperado", "Best of My Love", "One of These Nights", "Hotel California", "Life in the Fast Lane", and "The Long Run". He and Glenn Frey formed one of the most successful songwriting partnerships in music history. more »

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Song History
"Sunset Grill" is a song from Don Henley's third solo studio album, "Building the Perfect Beast," released in 1984.
Album Recognition
"Building the Perfect Beast" is known for its use of synthesizers and became one of Henley's best-selling albums.
Songwriters
"Sunset Grill" was written by Don Henley, Danny Kortchmar, and Benmont Tench.
Song Meaning
The song is inspired by a real-life diner in Los Angeles, California named "The Sunset Grill."
Music Video
A music video was made for "Sunset Grill," which featured abstract imagery and animation. It was directed by Dominic Sena, who later became a renowned movie director.
Chart Performance
"Sunset Grill" peaked at number 22 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1985.
Studio Musicians
The song features high-profile session musicians including Toto's bassist David Hungate and drummer Jeff Porcaro.
Importance of the Song
The song is a reflection of Henley's contemplations on life in Hollywood, both the dream and reality.
Animation Technique
The music video for "Sunset Grill" used a method called "pixilation", where live actors are used as stop-motion objects.
Cover Versions
The song has been covered by various artists such as Canadian singer Roch Voisine who released it on his 2001 album "Kissing Rain."
Song Length
At 6 minutes and 29 seconds, "Sunset Grill" is one of the longest songs on "Building the Perfect Beast".
Double Track Technique
The song employs complex layering with Henley's voice doubled in many sections, giving it an atmospheric, rich sound.
Concise Lyrics
Despite its near seven minutes in length, "Sunset Grill" has only two verses and a repeated chorus. The song's long instrumental sections contribute to its length.
Legacy
Despite failing to chart in the UK, "Sunset Grill" has endured as a fan-favorite and is regularly played on classic rock radio stations.
Album Photography
The photograph on the cover of the "Building the Perfect Beast" album, where "Sunset Grill" is featured, was taken by photographer Annie Leibovitz.

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