Rocky Mountain Way

Joe Walsh

About Rocky Mountain Way

"Rocky Mountain Way" is a 1973 song by rock guitarist Joe Walsh and his band Barnstorm, with writing credits given to Walsh, Rocke Grace, Kenny Passarelli, and Joe Vitale. The song was originally released on the album The Smoker You Drink, the Player You Get.


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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 cryin'
'Cause the story'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 ev'ry day, says, 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 cryin'
'Cause the story's sad, aha
Rocky Mountain way
Is better than the way we had
Hey, hey, hey

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Joe Walsh

Joseph Fidler "Joe" Walsh (born November 20, 1947) is an American musician, songwriter, record producer, and actor. He has been a member of three commercially successful bands: the James Gang, Barnstorm, and the Eagles. He has also experienced success both as a solo artist and prolific session musician. He holds the 54 spot in Rolling Stone magazine's "100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time." more »

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Written by: Joey Vitale, Joseph Fidler Walsh, Kenneth R. Passarelli, Rocke Grace

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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.
Chart Performance
The 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.
Inspirational Context
The 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."
Slideshow Tribute
During 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.
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).
Boxed in Version
In 2012, Walsh recorded a "version in a box" of this song, captured using the new technology of dynamic acoustics designed by Sonic Legend.
Remarkable Rifts
The song is known for its distinctive slide guitar riff, one of Walsh's signature licks that combined rock and blues elements.
Cover Versions
The 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.
Michael Stanley Contribution
Michael Stanley, a fellow rocker active during the same era, contributed backing vocals to the original recording of "Rocky Mountain Way."
Strong Fan Connection
Despite 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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