![]() However, Alan Vega (RIP) and Martin Rev transform the idea into something more foreboding and visceral than any comic. The story goes Johnny Blaze a stunt driver sells his soul to the devil, which in many ways draws parallels to Robert Johnson’s mythology and thus, rock and roll itself. The song “ Ghost Rider” was inspired by the Marvel comic book character of the same name. Yes, we are talking about NY punk rockers, Suicide. One of the most iconic punk rock bands in history, never played guitars but used cheap electronics, raw emotion and a rockabilly beat. Suicide – “Ghost Rider“ What in the blazes? You can’t smoke in here! Martin Rev (left) and Alan Vega (right), Suicide hangin’ with Ghost Rider. In the 80’s, UK experimental punk band, The Fall, would cover the song. The song eventually became a big hit in the UK in the Northern Soul circuit and in Canada, as well. Dean Taylor got his first big hit with “There’s A Ghost In My House”, which was written by the legendary team of Brian Holland, Eddie Holland and Lamont Dozier from Motown for the Motown label but when it came time to promote the song, the label “ghosted” as it were. Dean Taylor’s song, “There’s A Ghost In My House” it is just that. I know: “ s ounds real scary doesn’t it, kids!?” Well, in the case of R. Sometimes a “haunting” is the grief of losing a loved one. Listen To The Eagles’ “Hotel California” on Cottage Country Mix Vol. Regardless, ever since its release “ Hotel California” has haunted rock radio. Like Dante’s Inferno, where the hero moves through a kind of shadow world. Later on Don Henley sings: “ And she said, “We are all just prisoners here of our own device.” No not a literal device (like your phone), but you do get some sense that this is a kind of purgatory, a prison of their own making. However, the whole scene has a ghostly quality, like The Shining. “ Spirit” of course here being a double entendre for a drinking spirit or a ghost. He said, “We haven’t had that spirit here since 1969”Īnd still those voices are calling from far away The song describes a weary traveller who stops at the hotel, who hears voices down corridors: These debauched souls indulge in one depravity or another, and are discussed at length like a “ Monster Mash”-style laundry list. Lyrically, The Hotel California seems to be haunted with restless spirits. ![]() scene and in some ways America as a whole. Now, it has been discussed at length that the song is about the excesses of the L.A. ![]() Maybe one of the most popular rock songs of all time and a staple of rock radio, love it or hate it, it’s the Eagles’ “ Hotel California“. Halloween! So, has assembled the Top 10 Greatest Rock Songs About Ghosts! No not Thanksgiving, pilgrim! No, not Christmas you elf. Since, it’s October now, it’s never too early to celebrate the greatest holiday ever.
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