Complete List Of Joe Walsh Songs From A to Z

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Joe Walsh’s path through the rock and roll landscape has been anything but ordinary. Born in Wichita, Kansas, and raised in various parts of the Midwest, he first found his footing musically in Ohio, attending Kent State University. There, he became involved with local bands and sharpened his skills as a guitarist and songwriter. By the late 1960s, he joined The James Gang, a Cleveland-based power trio that would catapult him to national attention. His work with the group helped define their sound, most notably on tracks like “Funk #49” and “Walk Away,” blending hard rock with funky, bluesy energy.

His tenure with The James Gang lasted from 1968 to 1971, during which they released a series of albums that included Yer’ Album, James Gang Rides Again, and Thirds. Although the group never achieved mainstream superstardom, Walsh’s guitar work and stage presence earned widespread acclaim. Looking for broader musical freedom, he left the band in 1971 and formed Barnstorm, a more experimental and sonically expansive project. Their debut album, Barnstorm, included “Turn to Stone,” a track that would later become a staple of his solo career.

Joe Walsh’s solo breakthrough came with the release of The Smoker You Drink, the Player You Get in 1973. That album included “Rocky Mountain Way,” which became one of his signature songs, known for its talk-box guitar riff and laid-back yet powerful delivery. The track’s success propelled Walsh into a new level of popularity and solidified his ability to craft both radio-ready hits and musically adventurous compositions. Over the course of his solo career, he released twelve studio albums, including So What, But Seriously, Folks…, There Goes the Neighborhood, and Analog Man, which was released in 2012 after a two-decade hiatus from solo work.

In 1975, Walsh’s career took another turn when he joined the Eagles, replacing Bernie Leadon as the band shifted toward a harder rock sound. His first album with the group, Hotel California, became a cultural landmark. Released in 1976, it included the title track as well as “Life in the Fast Lane,” a song built around one of Walsh’s most recognizable guitar riffs. His presence brought a more aggressive edge to the band’s sound, while also fitting seamlessly into their harmony-driven style. He remained a member through the band’s breakup in 1980 and participated in their later reunions, including the Hell Freezes Over tour and multiple studio and live recordings.

Outside of the Eagles and his solo work, Walsh has had a prolific career as a collaborator. He worked with a wide array of artists, including Ringo Starr, Dan Fogelberg, Steve Winwood, Bob Seger, and B.B. King. His versatility and unique tone made him one of the most sought-after session players in the business. He also produced and played on albums for other artists and was briefly involved in studio projects like The Best, a supergroup that included John Entwistle of The Who and Keith Emerson of Emerson, Lake & Palmer.

Over the years, Walsh’s work has been recognized with numerous honors. As a member of the Eagles, he was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1998. He also received the Kennedy Center Honors in 2016 alongside his bandmates. His influence as a guitarist is widely acknowledged, with many younger musicians citing his tone, phrasing, and inventiveness as a major inspiration. Despite the personal struggles that marked parts of his career—including battles with addiction—Walsh emerged as a symbol of resilience and creative longevity.

Walsh’s off-stage contributions are equally notable. He has used his platform to advocate for veterans’ rights and mental health awareness, especially through his support of VetsAid, a nonprofit he founded that raises funds for veteran services. He has also been politically active, occasionally lending his voice to campaigns and issues he feels strongly about. Even as the music industry evolved, Walsh remained committed to classic rock values while also embracing new technology, as seen in the production of Analog Man, which combined digital tools with analog warmth.

His sense of humor, humility, and unfiltered personality have made him a favorite in interviews and among fans. Known for not taking himself too seriously, Walsh once famously announced a satirical campaign for president in 1980. That spirit of playfulness, combined with decades of serious musical achievement, has helped maintain his status as both a respected artist and an enduring figure in American music culture.

To this day, Joe Walsh continues to tour and perform, both solo and with the Eagles. His contributions span multiple generations and countless recordings, leaving behind a catalog that blends technical prowess with an unmistakable personality. Whether he’s behind the mic, delivering a scorching guitar solo, or quietly working behind the scenes, his fingerprint on the fabric of rock and roll is undeniable.

Complete List Of Joe Walsh Songs From A to Z

Again – Thirds (James Gang) – 1971
A Life of Illusion – There Goes the Neighborhood – 1981
All Night Laundry Mat Blues – So What – 1974
All of a Sudden – Ordinary Average Guy – 1991
Alphabetical Order – Ordinary Average Guy – 1991
Analog Man – Analog Man – 2012
Ashes the Rain and I – James Gang Rides Again (James Gang) – 1970
Asshtonpark – James Gang Rides Again (James Gang) – 1970
At the Station – But Seriously, Folks… – 1978
Band Played On – Analog Man – 2012
Birdcall Morning – Barnstorm (Barnstorm) – 1972
Bluebird – Yer’ Album (James Gang) – 1969
The Bomber – James Gang Rides Again (James Gang) – 1970
Bones – There Goes the Neighborhood – 1981
Bookends – The Smoker You Drink, the Player You Get – 1973
Bubbles – The Confessor – 1985
But I Try – Analog Man – 2012
Certain Situations – Songs for a Dying Planet – 1992
Class of ’65 – You Bought It – You Name It – 1983
Collage – Yer’ Album (James Gang) – 1969
Comin’ Down – Barnstorm (Barnstorm) – 1972
County Fair – So What – 1974
Coyote Love – Songs for a Dying Planet – 1992
Daydream (Prayer) – The Smoker You Drink, the Player You Get – 1973
Days Gone By – The Smoker You Drink, the Player You Get – 1973
Dear John – The Confessor – 1985
Decades – Songs for a Dying Planet – 1992
Down on the Farm – There Goes the Neighborhood – 1981
Dreamin’ in the Country – Thirds (James Gang) – 1971
Dreams – The Smoker You Drink, the Player You Get – 1973
Fairbanks Alaska – Songs for a Dying Planet – 1992
Falling Down – So What – 1974
Family – Analog Man – 2012
15 Years – The Confessor – 1985
Fishbone – Analog Man – 2012
Fred – Yer’ Album (James Gang) – 1969
The Friend Song – Songs for a Dying Planet – 1992
Fun – Got Any Gum? – 1987
Funk #48 – Yer’ Album (James Gang) – 1969
Funk #49 – James Gang Rides Again (James Gang) – 1970
Funk 50 – Analog Man – 2012
The Gamma Goochee – Ordinary Average Guy – 1991
Garden Gate – James Gang Rides Again (James Gang) – 1970
Giant Bohemoth – Barnstorm (Barnstorm) – 1972
Good Man Down – The Confessor – 1985
Got Any Gum? – Got Any Gum? – 1987
Guilty of the Crime – Long Road Out Of Eden (Eagles, lead vocals) – 2007
Half of the Time – Got Any Gum? – 1987
Happy Ways – The Smoker You Drink, the Player You Get – 1973
Help Me Through the Night – So What – 1974
Help Me Through the Night – You Can’t Argue with a Sick Mind – 1976
Here We Are Now – You Bought It – You Name It – 1983
Here We Go – Barnstorm (Barnstorm) – 1972
Hi-Roller Baby – Analog Man – 2012
Home – Barnstorm (Barnstorm) – 1972
I Broke My Leg – The Confessor – 1985
I Can Play That Rock & Roll – You Bought It – You Name It – 1983
I Don’t Have the Time – Yer’ Album (James Gang) – 1969
I Know – Songs for a Dying Planet – 1992
I.L.B.T.s – You Bought It – You Name It – 1983
I’ll Tell the World – Barnstorm (Barnstorm) – 1972
I’m Actin’ Different – Ordinary Average Guy – 1991
In My Car – Got Any Gum? – 1987
In the City – The Long Run (Eagles, lead vocals & songwriter) – 1979
India – Analog Man – 2012
Indian Summer – But Seriously, Folks… – 1978
Inner Tube – But Seriously, Folks… – 1978
It’s All Right – Songs for a Dying Planet – 1992
It’s All the Same – Thirds (James Gang) – 1971
Last Good Time in Town – Long Road Out of Eden (Eagles, lead vocals & songwriter) – 2007
Life in the Fast Lane – Hotel California (Eagles, songwriter) – 1976
Life’s Been Good – But Seriously, Folks… – 1978
Live My Life Again – Thirds (James Gang) – 1971
Look at Us Now – Ordinary Average Guy – 1991
Lost Woman – Yer’ Album (James Gang) – 1969
Love Letters – You Bought It – You Name It – 1983
Lucky That Way – Analog Man – 2012
Made Your Mind Up – There Goes the Neighborhood – 1981
Malibu – Got Any Gum? – 1987
Meadows – The Smoker You Drink, the Player You Get – 1973
Meadows – You Can’t Argue with a Sick Mind – 1976
Memory Lane – Got Any Gum? – 1987
Midnight Man – Thirds (James Gang) – 1971
Midnight Moodies – The Smoker You Drink, the Player You Get – 1973
Midnight Visitor – Barnstorm (Barnstorm) – 1972
Mother Says – Barnstorm (Barnstorm) – 1972
No Peace in the Jungle – Got Any Gum? – 1987
One and One – Barnstorm (Barnstorm) – 1972
One Day at a Time – Analog Man – 2012
Ordinary Average Guy – Ordinary Average Guy – 1991
Over and Over – But Seriously, Folks… – 1978
Pavanne of the Sleeping Beauty – So What – 1974
Pretty Maids All in a Row – Hotel California (Eagles, lead vocals & songwriter) – 1976
Problems – The Confessor – 1985
The Radio Song – Got Any Gum? – 1987
Rivers (Of the Hidden Funk) – There Goes the Neighborhood – 1981
Rockets – There Goes the Neighborhood – 1981
Rocky Mountain Way – The Smoker You Drink, the Player You Get – 1973
Rocky Mountain Way – You Can’t Argue with a Sick Mind – 1976
Rosewood Bitters – The Confessor – 1985
The Sad Café – The Long Run (Eagles, songwriter) – 1979
School Days – Ordinary Average Guy – 1991
Second Hand Store – But Seriously, Folks… – 1978
Shadows – You Bought It – You Name It – 1983
Shut Up – Songs for a Dying Planet – 1992
Slow Dancing – The Confessor – 1985
Song for a Dying Planet – Songs for a Dying Planet – 1992
Song for Emma – So What – 1974
Space Age Whiz Kids – You Bought It – You Name It – 1983
Spanish Dancer – Analog Man – 2012
Stone Rap – Yer’ Album (James Gang) – 1969
Stop – Yer’ Album (James Gang) – 1969
Take a Look Around – Yer’ Album (James Gang) – 1969
Tend My Garden – James Gang Rides Again (James Gang) – 1970
Thanks – James Gang Rides Again (James Gang) – 1970
There I Go Again – James Gang Rides Again (James Gang) – 1970
Things I Could Be – Thirds (James Gang) – 1971
The Confessor – The Confessor – 1985
Theme from Baroque Weirdos – Songs for a Dying Planet – 1992
Theme from Boat Weirdos – But Seriously, Folks… – 1978
Theme from Island Weirdos – You Bought It – You Name It – 1983
Things – There Goes the Neighborhood – 1981
Time – Got Any Gum? – 1987
Time Out – So What – 1974
Time Out – You Can’t Argue with a Sick Mind – 1976
Told You So – You Bought It – You Name It – 1983
Tomorrow – But Seriously, Folks… – 1978
Tuning Part One – Yer’ Album (James Gang) – 1969
Turn to Stone – Barnstorm (Barnstorm) – 1972
Turn to Stone – So What – 1974
Turn to Stone – You Can’t Argue with a Sick Mind – 1976
Two Sides to Every Story – Ordinary Average Guy – 1991
Up All Night – Ordinary Average Guy – 1991
Up to Me – Got Any Gum? – 1987
Vote for Me – Songs for a Dying Planet – 1992
Walk Away – Thirds (James Gang) – 1971
Walk Away – You Can’t Argue with a Sick Mind – 1976
Welcome to the Club – So What – 1974
Where I Grew up (Prelude to School Days) – Ordinary Average Guy – 1991
White Man / Black Man – Thirds (James Gang) – 1971
Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow – Songs for a Dying Planet – 1992
Wolf – The Smoker You Drink, the Player You Get – 1973
Woman – James Gang Rides Again (James Gang) – 1970
Wrapcity in English – Yer’ Album (James Gang) – 1969
Wrecking Ball – Analog Man – 2012
Yadig? – Thirds (James Gang) – 1971
You Might Need Somebody – Ordinary Average Guy – 1991
You Never Know – There Goes the Neighborhood – 1981