The noun ALPINE SCURVY has 1 sense: 1. a disease caused by deficiency of niacin or tryptophan (or by a defect in the metabolic conversion of tryptophan to niacin); characterized by gastrointestinal disturbances and erythema and nervous or mental disorders; may be caused by malnutrition or alcoholism or other nutritional impairments
Des Barres' friendship with actor Don Johnson led to the band's guest appearance on an episode of the television drama Miami Vice. Similarly, his friendship with producer Joel Silver led to the Power Station writing a song called We Fight for Love for the Arnold Schwarzenegger action film Commando (1985).
Every track from the Hotel California Album was performed live during the Hell Freezes Over Tour with the exception of the Randy Meisner song, Try and Love Again. The front cover artwork is a photograph of the Beverly Hills Hotel by David Alexander with design and art direction by Kosh.