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Walk Away (James Gang song)

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'"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.[https://web.archive.org/web/20180912222937/https://www.billboard.com/music/the-james-gang/chart-history/hot-100/song/574386 James Gang Walk Away Chart History | Billboard]

Composition



"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.

Release and reception



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."

Other versions



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.Joel Whitburn's Bubbling Under the Billboard Hot 100 1959-2004

Charts



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References



Category:Songs written by Joe Walsh

Category:1971 singles

Category:1971 songs

Category:Song recordings produced by Bill Szymczyk

Category:ABC Records singles

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