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.
Up All Night
Joe Walsh Lyrics
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Didn't make a bit of difference to me.
With the curtains drawn in the candlelight
I was up all night
Feelin' alright.
(Up all night, feelin' alright)
Cos the world goes round if its dark or light
It don't really matter.
Anytime is right
Waking up all night
Feelin' alright.
(Up all night, feelin' alright)
And its been confirmed if you stay up late
It starts getting early.
But it takes as long as it does to write a song
And you dance all night
Its alright.
(Up all night) You'll be up all night.
I didn't need to be up all night
With the curtains drawn
In the candlelight
And the moonlight
Feelin' alright!
I was up all night
(Up all night)
I was up all night
Feelin' alright
(Up all night)
(Up all night)
(Up all night)
(Up all night)
(Up all night)
The lyrics of Joe Walsh's song Up All Night talk about the singer's experience of being awake all night long and feeling alright. The sun comes up, but it doesn't matter as the singer is content with being up all night. The fact that the clocks wind down doesn't affect the singer, and any time seems right to be up all night. The lyrics point out that staying up late will eventually make it early as the night ends, but it's alright as it takes as long as it does to write a song and dance all night.
The theme of the song seems to be embracing the night time and not being bothered about the passing of time. The lyrics suggest a carefree attitude towards life and enjoying the moment. The singer's mood indicates that being up all night makes him feel good, content, and satisfied. The reference to the curtains drawn, candlelight, and moonlight suggest that the singer is enjoying his time alone and relishing his own company. The song highlights the idea of living life to the fullest and not worrying about what others might think.
Line by Line Meaning
Well the sun came up and a new day dawned
The beginning of a new day does not matter
Didn't make a bit of difference to me.
It does not affect me
With the curtains drawn in the candlelight
Staying in and having a peaceful time
I was up all night
Being awake throughout the night
Feelin' alright.
Feeling good and content
(Up all night, feelin' alright)
Repeating the fact of feeling good by staying up all night
Cos the world goes round if its dark or light
The world goes on regardless of it being day or night
It don't really matter.
It is not important
But the clocks wind down
Time runs out
Anytime is right
It is always a good time
Waking up all night
Staying up all night
Feelin' alright.
Feeling good and content
(Up all night, feelin' alright)
Repeating the fact of feeling good by staying up all night
And its been confirmed if you stay up late
It has been confirmed that staying up late
It starts getting early.
Makes the day feel like it starts earlier
But it takes as long as it does to write a song
It takes the same amount of time as writing a song to stay up all night
And you dance all night
Dancing the whole night
Its alright.
It is okay
(Up all night) You'll be up all night.
Repeating the phrase and saying that if you stay up all night you will be up all night
I didn't need to be up all night
There was no reason to stay up all night
With the curtains drawn
The curtains were closed
In the candlelight
By the light of candles
And the moonlight
By the light of the moon
Feelin' alright!
Feeling good and content
I was up all night
Being awake throughout the night
(Up all night)
Repeating the phrase of being up all night
I was up all night
Being awake throughout the night
Feelin' alright
Feeling good and content
(Up all night)
Repeating the phrase of being up all night
(Up all night)
Repeating the phrase of being up all night
(Up all night)
Repeating the phrase of being up all night
(Up all night)
Repeating the phrase of being up all night
(Up all night)
Repeating the phrase of being up all night
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Spirit Music Group, MARINARA MUSIC
Written by: JOE FIDLER WALSH, JOSEPH ANTHONY VITALE
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@peterdahlstrom3632
We get up early and we work all day
We put our time in 'cause we like to stay up
All night long
We keep on grinnin' till the weekend comes
Just a pinch between your cheek and gum
All night long, all night long
Start in the morning and get the job done
Take care of bus'ness and we have some fun
All night long, all night long
We like a long neck and a good old song
Turn it up and then we sing along
Sing along
We're all stayin' up all night long
All night long
All night long
All night long
All night long
@deannedflrocks5337
Years ago my sister went to an outdoor eagles concert after the concert she was trying to carry a cooler to the camper party. A fellow asked her if he could help her. They each grabbed a beer from the cooler in one hand and a hand on the cooler handles. When they carried the cooler into the party people froze in shock the man helping her was Joe Walsh. He was an everyday Joe and partied with them.
@tombeyer375
A moment etched in both of their memories! Hope you have some wonderful memories also. Peace.
@joedepalo419
Love Joe.
@Unkle_Genny
Peak Ohioan
@stevensargent7736
You should hear some of the comments he has made on QFM96 in Columbus. The one about when he toured with Ozzie. All I have to say, is; Don't be driving.
@sweetsue7906
That’s a neat story. What are the chances. Lucky gal!
@evansiedlecki5278
Me and the Mexicans bumping this at the shipyard getting yelled at by the foreman 😂
@vonier13
Only place I can find this friggin song!
@tiffanychapman6593
Watch urban Cowboy, when he asks for a burger well done, extra onion, the song is playing in the scene
@PaulMaranto
It's on the Urban Cowboy soundtrack.