Rocky Mountain Way
Joe Walsh
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Spent the last year Rocky Mountain Way Couldn't get much higher Out to pasture Think it's safe to say Time to open fire And we don't need the ladies Crying 'cause the storie's sad 'cause the Rocky Mountain Way Is better than the way we had Well he's tellin' us this And he's tellin' us that Changes it every day Say's it doesn't matter Bases are loaded and Casey's at bat Playin' it play by play Time to change the batter And we don't need the ladies Crying 'cause the storie's sad, uh huh Rocky Moutain Way Is better than the way we had Hey, hey, hey, hey
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Written by: Joey Vitale, Joseph Fidler Walsh, Kenneth R. Passarelli, Rocke Grace
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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10 facts about this song
Song Creation"Rocky Mountain Way" is a song by rock guitarist Joe Walsh and his band Barnstorm with the help of Rocke Grace and Kenny Passarelli, released as a lead single from the album "The Smoker You Drink, The Player You Get" in 1973.
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Chart PerformanceThe song peaked at number 23 on the Billboard Hot 100, turning it into one of Walsh's biggest solo hits and a staple of classic rock radio.
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Inspirational ContextThe song was inspired by Walsh's move to the Rocky Mountains of Colorado after leaving the band James Gang, hence the title "Rocky Mountain Way."
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Slideshow TributeDuring live solo performances, Walsh has used a talk box to create distinct sounds and has commonly plays a slideshow of events and people to honor during the instrumental bridge after the second verse.
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Pop Culture Influence"Rocky Mountain Way" has been used in numerous films and television shows, including Spy Game (2001), Joe Dirt (2001), and The Warriors (1979).
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Boxed in VersionIn 2012, Walsh recorded a "version in a box" of this song, captured using the new technology of dynamic acoustics designed by Sonic Legend.
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Remarkable RiftsThe song is known for its distinctive slide guitar riff, one of Walsh's signature licks that combined rock and blues elements.
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Cover VersionsThe rock band Godsmack covered the song for their 2012 album "Live & Inspired." The song was also covered by Slaughter on the "Wild Life" album in 1992.
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Michael Stanley ContributionMichael Stanley, a fellow rocker active during the same era, contributed backing vocals to the original recording of "Rocky Mountain Way."
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Strong Fan ConnectionDespite its relative non-performance on the charts compared to other 70s rock classics, the song enjoys a strong fanbase and is considered a high point of Joe Walsh's career.
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