Witchy Woman
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"Witchy Woman" is a song written by Don Henley
and Bernie Leadon
, and recorded by the American rock band Eagles. Released as the second single from the band's debut album Eagles
, it reached #9 on the Billboard Pop singles chart and is the only single from the album to feature Henley on lead vocals.
The song was both used and referred to in an episode
of the sitcom Seinfeld
. In the same episode, the song "Desperado
" is also used. In the tenth episode of Dharma and Greg, Abbey, Dharma's mother, mentions that she dated Henley and is almost certain she is Witchy Woman.
. Bernie Leadon came to his house one day to play him a strange minor-key guitar riff he was working on that according to Henley, "...sounded like a Hollywood movie version of Indian music-you know, the kind of stuff they play when the Indians ride up on the ridge while the wagon train passes below." The two then recorded a demo of the song on cassette for Henley to write lyrics for. Shortly after, he came down with a terrible case of the flu.
Henley also attributed the lyrics to amorphous images of girls he had met at the Whisky a Go Go
and The Troubadour.
Don Henley
Donald Hugh "Don" Henley is an American singer, songwriter and drummer, best known as a founding member of the Eagles before launching a successful solo career. Henley was the drummer and lead vocalist for the Eagles from 1971–1980, when the band broke up...
and Bernie Leadon
Bernie Leadon
Bernard Mathew "Bernie" Leadon, III is an American musician and songwriter, best known as a founding member of the Eagles. Prior to the Eagles, he was a member of two pioneering and highly influential country rock bands, Dillard & Clark and the Flying Burrito Brothers...
, and recorded by the American rock band Eagles. Released as the second single from the band's debut album Eagles
Eagles (album)
Eagles is the debut album by the rock band of the same name, released in 1972. The album was recorded at London's Olympic Studios with producer Glyn Johns. The album was an immediate success for the young band reaching #22 on the charts and going platinum. The album also released three Top 40...
, it reached #9 on the Billboard Pop singles chart and is the only single from the album to feature Henley on lead vocals.
The song was both used and referred to in an episode
The Checks
"The Checks" is the 141st episode of the sitcom Seinfeld. This was the 7th episode for the 8th season. It aired on NBC on November 7, 1996.-Plot:...
of the sitcom Seinfeld
Seinfeld
Seinfeld is an American television sitcom that originally aired on NBC from July 5, 1989, to May 14, 1998, lasting nine seasons, and is now in syndication. It was created by Larry David and Jerry Seinfeld, the latter starring as a fictionalized version of himself...
. In the same episode, the song "Desperado
Desperado (song)
"Desperado" is a soft rock song by the Eagles, an American rock band, written by group members Glenn Frey and Don Henley. It first appeared on the 1973 album Desperado, and has later appeared on numerous compilation albums although it was not a single....
" is also used. In the tenth episode of Dharma and Greg, Abbey, Dharma's mother, mentions that she dated Henley and is almost certain she is Witchy Woman.
Background and writing
"Witchy Woman" was conceived while Don Henley was living in an old house near the Hollywood BowlHollywood Bowl
The Hollywood Bowl is a modern amphitheater in the Hollywood area of Los Angeles, California, United States that is used primarily for music performances...
. Bernie Leadon came to his house one day to play him a strange minor-key guitar riff he was working on that according to Henley, "...sounded like a Hollywood movie version of Indian music-you know, the kind of stuff they play when the Indians ride up on the ridge while the wagon train passes below." The two then recorded a demo of the song on cassette for Henley to write lyrics for. Shortly after, he came down with a terrible case of the flu.
Henley also attributed the lyrics to amorphous images of girls he had met at the Whisky a Go Go
Whisky a Go Go
The Whisky a Go Go is a nightclub in West Hollywood, California, United States. It is located at 8901 Sunset Boulevard, on the Sunset Strip.-History:...
and The Troubadour.