>> i think henley's and glenn's lyric writing really came to a head. they became real honest to god songwriters. >> during a recording of it, i thought that we were onto something. i knew we were onto something. >> we were in a really creative phase. and it just so happened that bill sims had pushed record. thank god. ♪ on a dark desert highway cool wind in my hair ♪ ♪ warm smell of colitas rising up through the air ♪ ♪ up ahead in the distance i saw a shimmering light ♪ ♪ my head grew heavy and my sight grew dim ♪ ♪ i had to stop for the night ♪ there she stood in the doorway ♪