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"Dirty Laundry," written in 1982, is one of Don Henley's greatest hits—but it doesn't come without controversy.

The Complicated History of Don Henley’s “Dirty Laundry”

By Cillea Houghton Jul 14, 2023 | 2:25 PM

“Dirty Laundry” is one of Don Henley’s greatest hits—but it doesn’t come without controversy. The song, co-written by Henley and session musician Danny Fortchmar, was released in 1982 as the second single off his debut solo album, I Can’t Stand Still. The lyrics take aim at mass media, proclaiming how people love dirty laundry. But […]

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