This song is about the decadent lifestyle of the big bosses of Hollywood, primarily the producers.
There are rumors that the song was inspired by Don Henley’s anger about a promised role in a Western movie he didn’t get.
[Verse 1]
Well, he sits up there on his leatherette
Looks through pictures of the ones that he hasn't had yet
When he thinks he wants a closer look
He gets out his little black telephone book
He's calling, calling, calling
He's calling, calling, calling
He's calling, calling, calling
He's calling
[Verse 2]
Come sit down here beside me, honey
Let's have a little heart to heart
Now look at me and tell me, darling
How badly do you want this part?
Are you willing to sacrifice?
And are you willing to be real nice?
All your talent and my good taste
I'd hate to see it go to waste
[Verse 3]
We gon' get you an apartment, honey
We gon' get you a car
(Yeah, we're going to take care of you, darling)
We gon' make you a movie star
For years I've seen 'em come and go
He says, "I've had 'em all, ya know."
I handled everything in my own way
I made 'em what they are today
{Guitar Solo 1}
[Verse 4]
After 'while nothing was pretty
After 'while everything got lost
Still, his Jacuzzi runneth over
Still he just couldn't get off
He's just another power junky
Just another silk scarf monkey
You'd know it if you saw his stuff
The man just isn't big enough
{Guitar Solo 2}
King of Hollywood was written by Glenn Frey & Don Henley.
King of Hollywood was produced by Bill Szymczyk.
Eagles released King of Hollywood on Mon Sep 24 1979.
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