The End of the Innocence
Bruce Hornsby
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Composition and Release"The End of the Innocence" was co-written by American musicians Bruce Hornsby and Don Henley. It was released in June 1989 as the lead single from Henley's third solo album also titled "The End of the Innocence."
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Chart PerformanceThe song achieved significant commercial success. It peaked at number eight on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and also reached the top of the Album Rock Tracks chart.
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Music VideoThe music video for "The End of the Innocence" was co-directed by Henley and David Fincher, who later went on to direct several acclaimed films such as "Seven," "Fight Club," and "The Social Network."
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Politics and Social IssuesThe song is frequently interpreted as a lament for the loss of idealism and the changing moral landscape of America in the 1980s. Its lyrics touch on socio-political elements that were prominent during the Reagan administration.
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Grammy Nomination and Award"The End of the Innocence" received several nominations at the 1990 Grammy Awards, including Record of the Year and Song of the Year. It won the Grammy for Best Male Rock Vocal Performance.
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Concert StapleThe song has become a staple in Don Henley's solo concerts and was also a regular feature during the Eagles' concerts when they reunited in the 90s.
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Cover VersionsIt has been covered by numerous artists including Oukast's member Big Boi, Bonnie Raitt, and R&B artist D'Angelo.
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Bruce Hornsby's ContributionThough Bruce Hornsby is perhaps most well known for his hit "The Way It Is," his work on "The End of the Innocence" showcases his ability as a songwriter. Bruce also played piano on the recording of the song.
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Cultural ReferencesThe song's lyrics, especially, "Armageddon's been in effect, go get a late pass," were quoted in the Spike Lee film "Do the Right Thing."
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Length and StructureThe song is structured in verse-chorus form, and it's quite long. The album version of "The End of the Innocence" runs for 5 minutes and 16 seconds.
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Critical AppreciationThe song has been praised for its evocative lyrics and haunting piano melody. Critics often single out Don Henley's passionate vocal performance as a highlight.
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