A native of Wichita, Kansas, Walsh moved to Montclair, New Jersey and attended Montclair High School. He spent time in various bands playing around the Cleveland area while attending Kent State University, but came to widespread attention in 1969 after replacing Glen Schwartz as lead guitarist for the James Gang, an American power trio. Walsh was the standout of the band, noted for his innovative rhythm playing and creative guitar riffs. The James Gang had several minor hits and became an early AOR staple before Walsh left the group in 1971 for a career as a solo artist.
Walsh's solo debut was Barnstorm (1972). Its follow-up was The Smoker You Drink, The Player You Get (1973). Several cuts from these albums, notably "Rocky Mountain Way", received heavy airplay and continue to be classic rock favorites.
After releasing another studio album and a live set, Walsh was invited to join the Eagles in 1976, replacing departing guitarist Bernie Leadon. He brought a harder-edged sound to the group, giving their light country rock sound a shot in the arm and kept the Eagles from becoming a country act altogether.
As the Eagles began to decline after the release of Hotel California, Walsh re-ignited his solo career with the well-received discs But Seriously Folks (1978) (which featured his hit comic depiction of rock stardom, "Life's Been Good") and There Goes the Neighborhood (1981). He continued to record and release albums throughout the 1980s. In 1989, Walsh recorded a MTV Unplugged with the RnB musician Dr. John, but musical trends had passed him by and he maintained a very low profile until the late-1990s Eagles reunion and tour. Walsh sang the US National Anthem at the beginning of Game 4 of the 1995 World Series. In 2004, Walsh performed live before a huge crowd at Eric Clapton's Crossroads Guitar Festival in Texas.
A versatile guitarist, Walsh's abilities on acoustic, electric, and slide guitar have also made him well-regarded as a featured player or guest soloist; Walsh has recorded and performed with many other artists including Dan Fogelberg, Steve Winwood, The Who's John Entwistle and on the first two Ringo Starr and his All-Starr Band tours.
Joe Walsh ran for President in the 1980 US Elections promising "free gas for all". In an interview for Planet Rock radio station he commented that he did this to raise people's awareness of the election. He felt that many Americans were not even aware that there was an election going on.
Some of his most recent compositions deal with his struggles with substance abuse.
Joe Walsh (WB6ACU) is an active amateur radio operator. Joe is also an active member and contributor of the ARRL, the National Association for Amateur Radio. Joe has contributed to many simmilar causes over the years.
Here We Go Again
Joe Walsh Lyrics
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Here comes the day
Where sunrise comes from
I am not knowing
I see with stained eyes
Help find my way
It all surrounds me
Here we go
I hear a calling
Each one by name
And so many don't hear
They think it's the same old thing
I feel us falling
Back where we came
It all astounds me
Is it a sad thing, bad thing
I don't know
Oh no
In Joe Walsh's song "Here We Go Again," he describes the start of a new day with the sunrise, but also feels lost and unsure of where it comes from. He mentions having "stained eyes," perhaps implying that he has been through some difficult times and is struggling to see clearly. Despite this, he seeks guidance to find his way through everything surrounding him, which he describes as "snowing" and "flowing."
The second verse of the song refers to a "calling" that he hears, yet not everyone is able to hear it too. He acknowledges that some people believe it is the "same old thing," but he sees something profound and meaningful in it. This idea of people not quite understanding or appreciating something important is continued in the next line as he says, "I feel us falling back where we came." This could refer to a regression or a loss of progress towards a goal. Overall, the song seems to be about trying to find meaning and direction in life, and the struggle of connecting with others who may not see things the same way.
Line by Line Meaning
I see the sun rise
Observing the beginning of a new day
Here comes the day
The arrival of a new day
Where sunrise comes from
A lack of knowledge about the origin of the sunrise
I am not knowing
An admission of uncertainty
I see with stained eyes
Struggling to see clearly due to past experiences
Help find my way
Request for guidance and assistance
It all surrounds me
Feeling overwhelmed by one's surroundings
It is all snowing, flowing
Metaphorical description of surroundings being chaotic and unpredictable
Here we go
A sense of trepidation or anticipation for what's to come
I hear a calling
Perceiving a message, call or purpose
Each one by name
Individual attention or acknowledgement
And so many don't hear
Disappointing realization that many are unaware
They think it's the same old thing
Assumption that nothing new can arise from the message or purpose
I feel us falling
Sensing a decline or regression
Back where we came
Returning to a former state or condition
It all astounds me
Being surprised or overwhelmed by current events
Is it a sad thing, bad thing
Questioning the nature or consequence of current events
I don't know
Uncertainty or lack of insight
Oh no
Mild expression of disgust, unpleasant surprise, or realization
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JOSEPH FIDLER WALSH
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@smokinjz
I see the sun rise
Here comes the day
Where sunrise comes from
I am not knowing
I see with stained eyes
Help find my way
It all surrounds me
It is all snowing, flowing
Here we go
I hear a calling
Each one by name
And so many don't hear
They think it's the same old thing
I feel us falling
Back where we came
It all astounds me
Is it a sad thing, bad thing?
I don't know
Oh no...
@mindbender5466
This is a beautiful place. This is a beautiful time. This is my youth. There are no words to describe the emotion this brings out in me.
@dianerobinson5336
No words required for those of us who lived our youth with this music in the backround. We totally get it.
@laurentwirz2806
This album is a masterpiece from the first note to the last. I like the cover, the sound, the mix, the arrangements, the lyrics, the soul, the texture, the emotions, the interpretation, the grooves and the year and the place it was done. Number one, for me.
@mdkmkk
I was 17 when I bought this album in 1972, and this was really cutting edge music back then. Still outstanding today, its good to see so many young people appreciate and enjoy this album and all of Joe's tunes. Truly an unheralded genius who assembled great musicians to play with him. Thanks guys!
@amyh3873
I think this is an underrated masterpiece
@polioscopio
the james gang commissioned walsh though.......
@leerandal2169
I can see how this evolved into "the smoker you drink" album. similar feel and flow. Also in county fair. Thanks Joe for some great music !
@dnoll17315
Brings tears to my eyes, too...all these years later...Joe knows how to elicit those pent-up emotions...what talent he had!
@martyconroy3786
Had? Seen him lately? Better than ever now that he's sober.
@MissDistarr60
The first concert I ever saw was Joe Walsh back in '75. I was 15 yrs old and loved his music. I hear this and I'm taken back to my youth. A time that was carefree, anything was possible as I had the world by the tail and nothing bad could ever happen in my life. The feelings of youth. Ones you have but once in a lifetime. And this music is tied to those feelings and that's a powerful bond. I hear this and I'm given back those once in a lifetime feelings and memories. What an amazing gift.