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Keith Wallin (@onefortheroad) |

"Walk Away" is a song written by Joe Walsh and recorded by American hard rock band The James Gang, being featured as the first single off the group's studio album Thirds (1971). The song was a moderate success upon release, peaking at No. 51 on the Billboard Hot 100.
"Walk Away" is a combination of hard rock and funk, with some influence from soul music. Walsh's guitar work incorporates different types of distortion, including slide guitar. The lyrics are about the ending of a relationship.
The song peaked at #51 on the Billboard Hot 100 on July 24, 1971. The song was generally well-reviewed by critics. Allmusic's Matthew Greenwald called it "one of the most realized James Gang songs and recordings" and that Walsh's guitar "creates a universe of hard rock virtuosity."
A live version of the song is on the James Gang Live in Concert album. The Eagles, a band that Joe Walsh joined after the James Gang, have performed the song at concerts. Walsh's live cover reached #105 on Billboard in 1976.
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Bev:
@onefortheroad Awesome song and sing here Keith. Loved hearing you sing this. ♥♫
Sep 24th 2020, 2:14 am Report
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admin:
@onefortheroad You be rocking out here Keith, awesome job. Loved and enjoyed this ♥
Sep 24th 2020, 6:19 am Report
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Keith Wallin:
@bevb Thanks, Bev! I stumbled on this backing track accidentally because I was looking for a different song and I hadn't thought about this song in years. It's a fun one to sing! Glad you liked it! Have a great weekend...:-)
Oct 9th 2020, 6:48 pm Report
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Keith Wallin:
@admin Thanks, Kels! Yeah this is an old rocker....the song...not me.....lol Glad you enjoyed my take on it! Have a terrific weekend....:-)
Oct 9th 2020, 6:54 pm Report
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Keith Wallin:
@joyceishere Hey. Joyce! Should have known you would remember this one! Glad you enjoyed my take on it! Appreciate the enthusiastic response. Have an awesome weekend....:-)
Oct 9th 2020, 6:56 pm Report
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