Hotel Yorba

"Hotel Yorba" is the lead single from White Blood Cells, by the White Stripes, and their first single to be released commercially. It was released in November 2001. It mixed popular rock music with a country feel and an upbeat vibe. Hotel Yorba is an actual hotel located in Detroit. The single version was recorded live in room 286 at the Hotel Yorba.

The song is built around three chords G, C and D.

Track listing
All songs by The White Stripes unless otherwise noted

7"

 * 1) "Hotel Yorba" (Live at the Hotel Yorba)
 * 2) "Rated X" (Live at the Hotel Yorba) (Loretta Lynn)

CD

 * 1) "Hotel Yorba"
 * 2) "Rated X" (Live at the Hotel Yorba)
 * 3) "Hotel Yorba" (Live at the Hotel Yorba)
 * 4) "Hotel Yorba" Video (QuickTime movie)

Trivia

 * According to the audio commentary of the "Extended Pilot" episode of Arrested Development, this song was to be heard when the Funkes were leaving their Beverly Hills hotel without paying their bill, but it was decided that it would be too costly to obtain permission.


 * British rock band The Fratellis performed a cover of the song on BBC Radio 1's Live Lounge.