The Garden of Allah (song)
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"The Garden of Allah" is a song by Don Henley
, released as new material on his 1995 album Actual Miles: Henley's Greatest Hits
.
It is presented as a modern-day fable in which Satan, presumably visiting the Garden of Allah resort
in West Hollywood, California
, discovers he has become superfluous; humankind has perfected the practice of evil and no longer requires his assistance. The song references the media circus and unscrupulous expert witnesses involved in the O. J. Simpson murder case
.
Sheryl Crow
provided background vocals for the song.
Legendary actor Kirk Douglas
appeared as a completely human-looking Satan in the video.
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...
, released as new material on his 1995 album Actual Miles: Henley's Greatest Hits
Actual Miles: Henley's Greatest Hits
Actual Miles: Henley's Greatest Hits is a greatest hits album by American singer/songwriter Don Henley, released in 1995. The album was the first compilation album released by Henley and it covered hits from all three of his solo albums throughout the 1980s. The album features three new songs, "The...
.
It is presented as a modern-day fable in which Satan, presumably visiting the Garden of Allah resort
Resort
A resort is a place used for relaxation or recreation, attracting visitors for holidays or vacations. Resorts are places, towns or sometimes commercial establishment operated by a single company....
in West Hollywood, California
West Hollywood, California
West Hollywood, a city of Los Angeles County, California, was incorporated on November 29, 1984, with a population of 34,399 at the 2010 census. 41% of the city's population is made up of gay men according to a 2002 demographic analysis by Sara Kocher Consulting for the City of West Hollywood...
, discovers he has become superfluous; humankind has perfected the practice of evil and no longer requires his assistance. The song references the media circus and unscrupulous expert witnesses involved in the O. J. Simpson murder case
O. J. Simpson murder case
The O. J. Simpson murder case was a criminal trial held in Los Angeles County, California Superior Court from January 29 to October 3, 1995. Former American football star and actor O. J...
.
Sheryl Crow
Sheryl Crow
Sheryl Suzanne Crow is an American singer-songwriter, record producer, musician, and actress. Her music incorporates elements of rock, folk, hip hop, country and pop...
provided background vocals for the song.
Legendary actor Kirk Douglas
Kirk Douglas
Kirk Douglas is an American stage and film actor, film producer and author. His popular films include Out of the Past , Champion , Ace in the Hole , The Bad and the Beautiful , Lust for Life , Paths of Glory , Gunfight at the O.K...
appeared as a completely human-looking Satan in the video.