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Hotel California was released on December 8, 1976 as the band's fifth studio album and the first album to feature Joe Walsh, who replaced Leadon

Don Felder was Lead Guitar 1974–1980, 1994–2001 Joe Walsh was Lead Guitar 1975–1980, 1994–present

Also...The guitar duet at the end of the song was performed by Don Felder and Joe Walsh.

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"Hotel California" is the title song from the Eagles' album of the same name and was released as a single in February 1977. It is one of the best-known songs of the album-oriented rock era. Writing credits for the song are shared by Don Felder, Don Henley and Glenn Frey. The Eagles' original recording of the song features Henley singing the lead vocals and concludes with an extended section of electric guitar interplay between Felder and Joe Walsh