With Joe Walsh joining as a full time member, the Eagles devoted a full eight months to the task of recording Hotel California.

Further time was invested for mixing under the guidance of producer Bill Szymczyk, who would introduced Walsh to the band.

Meticulous craftsmanship during all phases of recording was preceded by more than a year and a half of reflection and writing.

As it turns out, the hard work devoted to completing the LP handed the band a fistful of dividends.

An LP chart-topper in its own right, Hotel California boasts over three cuts which became number one singles: New Kid In Town, Life In The Fast Lane and Hotel California.

The latter contributed to the groups growing reputation for writing masterful editorials on the singular state of mind called Southern California.