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.
One And One
Joe Walsh Lyrics
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How I'd ever make it through,
Through this world without having you
I just wouldn't have a clue
'Cause sometimes it seems
Like this world's closing in on me,
And there's no way of breaking free
Sometimes I want to give up
I want to give in, I want to quit the fight
And then I see you, baby
And everything's alright, everything's alright
When I see you smile
I can face the world,
Oh oh, you know I can do anything
When I see you smile
I see a ray of light,
Oh oh, I see it shining right through the rain
When I see you smile
Oh yeah, baby when I see you smile at me
Baby there's nothing
In this world that could ever do
What a touch of your hand can do
It's like nothing that I ever knew
And when the rain is falling
I don't feel it, 'cause you're here with me now
And one look at you baby
Is all I'll ever need, you're all I'll ever need
When I see you smile
I can face the world,
Oh oh, you know I can do anything
When I see you smile
I see a ray of light,
Oh oh, I see it shining right through the rain
When I see you smile
Oh yeah, baby when I see you smile at me
Sometimes I want to give up
I want to give in, I want to quit the fight
And then I see you baby
And everything's alright, everything's alright
So right
When I see you smile
I can face the world,
Oh oh, you know I can do anything
When I see you smile
I see a ray of light,
Oh oh, I see it shining right through the rain
When I see you smile
Oh yeah, baby when I see you smile at me
When I see you smile
I can face the world,
Oh oh, you know I can do anything
When I see you smile
I see a ray of light,
Oh oh, I see it shining right through the rain
When I see you smile
Oh yeah, baby when I see you smile at me
Joe Walsh's song "One And One" is a heartfelt love song that expresses the joy and comfort that his significant other brings into his life. The song is about how much he relies on his lover when things get tough and how her smile gives him the strength and the courage to face the world. He acknowledges that without her, he would not know how he could survive in this world, but with her by his side, he can do anything.
The lyrics are emotive and honest, demonstrating the profound impact that love can have on a person. Walsh sings about wanting to give up and quit the fight, but seeing his lover's smile gives him the hope and inspiration he needs to keep going. The phrases "When I see you smile, I can face the world" and "You're all I'll ever need," perfectly capture the essence of this song.
Overall, "One And One" is a beautiful tribute to the power of love and the healing influence that a caring partner can have on one's life.
Line by Line Meaning
Sometimes I wonder
Occasionally, I ponder
How I'd ever make it through,
How I would endure
Through this world without having you
Without your presence in my life
I just wouldn't have a clue
I would be lost without you
'Cause sometimes it seems
Because there are moments when
Like this world's closing in on me,
It feels like the world is suffocating me
And there's no way of breaking free
There seems to be no escape
And then I see you reach for me
But then I see you extending your hand to help
Sometimes I want to give up
On occasion, I desire to give in
I want to give in, I want to quit the fight
Surrendering and ending the struggle are my wishes
And then I see you, baby
But then I catch a glimpse of you, my love
And everything's alright, everything's alright
All is well, everything is fine
When I see you smile
Whenever I witness you grinning
I can face the world,
I can confront anything
Oh oh, you know I can do anything
Without question, I can accomplish anything
I see a ray of light,
I perceive a glimmer of hope
Oh oh, I see it shining right through the rain
The brightness penetrates even amidst adversity
Oh yeah, baby when I see you smile at me
Oh yes, darling, when you beam at me
Baby, there's nothing
My dear, there is nothing
In this world that could ever do
That could ever compare
What a touch of your hand can do
To what the simple brush of your hand can cause
It's like nothing that I ever knew
It is beyond anything I have ever experienced
And when the rain is falling
And when the rain drops are descending
I don't feel it, 'cause you're here with me now
I don't sense them, for you are by my side
And one look at you baby
And a single glance at you, my love
Is all I'll ever need, you're all I'll ever need
Is everything I could ever desire, you are all I need
So right
So perfect
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Written by: Diane Eve Warren
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