In 1972, The Eagles Released a Song That Helped Redefine California Rock — And Its Mysterious Atmosphere Still Captivates Listeners Today
When people think about California rock music from the early 1970s, certain images usually come to mind almost immediately: open highways beneath endless skies, warm sunsets over the Pacific Coast, carefree youth, acoustic guitars, and harmonies drifting from car radios during long summer drives. The era became closely associated with freedom, optimism, and laid-back living….