Tequila Sunrise

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About Tequila Sunrise

"Tequila Sunrise" is a 1973 song written by Don Henley and Glenn Frey, and recorded by the Eagles. It was the first single from the band's second album Desperado. The song peaked at number 64 on the Billboard Hot 100. A cover version was recorded by country music singer Alan Jackson on the 1993 tribute album Common Thread: The Songs of the Eagles. It peaked at number 64 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart.


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1976
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BAND ORIGIN
"Tequila Sunrise" is a song by the Eagles, an American rock band famous for their melodic hard rock sound which originated from Los Angeles, California.
SONGWRITERS
The songwriters for "Tequila Sunrise" were the Eagles' members Don Henley and Glenn Frey.
RELEASE DATE
"Tequila Sunrise" was first released in 1973.
ALBUM
The song is a track from the band's second album "Desperado," conceptualized as a series of songs about outlaws and desperados.
CHART PERFORMANCE
Upon its release, "Tequila Sunrise" reached No. 64 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
GENRE
The song fits within the country rock genre, a reflection of the Eagles' early sound.
LYRICAL THEME
"Tequila Sunrise" depicts the theme of a man facing a new day with the realization that the woman he's with is not right for him, but he is unable to leave her. The tequila sunrise is used as a metaphor for the beginning of another long, pointless day.
COVER VERSIONS
"Tequila Sunrise" has been covered by several other artists, including country musician Alan Jackson for the 1993 tribute album "Common Thread: The Songs of the Eagles," helping the album to reach No. 1 on Billboard's Top Country Albums chart.
POPULAR CULTURE
The song has been used in numerous movies and TV shows, including "The Big Lebowski" and "Miami Vice."
LIVE PERFORMANCES
Although "Tequila Sunrise" wasn't a huge chart success, it became a staple in the Eagles' concert performances due to its popularity with fans.
CHORD PROGRESSION
The song's distinctive chord progression contributes to its evocative, atmospheric sound that audiences love.

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