But Seriously Folks… Songs Ranked

But Seriously, Folks… is the fourth studio album by the American singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Joe Walsh. The album was released in mid-1978, on the Asylum label. It included the satirical song “Life’s Been Good”. The original 8:04 (8:57 on CD releases with a speech at the end) album version of this track was edited down to 4:35 for single release, and this became Walsh’s biggest solo hit, peaking at No. 12 on the Billboard Hot 100. The album also featured the other four members of Eagles – which Walsh had joined two years earlier – as well as singer-keyboardist Jay Ferguson, a former member of the groups Spirit and Jo Jo Gunne (who co-wrote one track on the album), drummer Joe Vitale from Walsh’s former band Barnstorm, and bassist Willie Weeks. Here are all of But Seriously Folks… songs ranked.

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8. At the Station

“At The Station”; an upbeat theatric look at life in mid-career, filled with guitar riffs and simmering hot drums, that tie things together smoothly, nurturing Joe to do what Joe does best.”

7. Life’s Been Good

“Everybody knows “Life’s Been Good” but that’s NOT the best song on the album. You will probably agree with me once you hear this amazing record. A really good example of Joe Walsh showing the world that his solo career was truly special and worth remembering and cherishing.”

6. Indian Summer

“Indian Summer” is gorgeous. Walsh’s gentler work is so under-rated because of his axe-man reputation. His vocals occasionally veer dangerously towards parody but just before he teeters over the edge, he pulls back to safety.”

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5. Theme From Boat Weirdos

“The instrumental `Theme From Boat Weirdos’ could easily fit onto his 1973 `The Smoker You Drink….’ album but is nonetheless a good showcase for Walsh’s instrumental prowess.”

4. Second Hand Store

“Second Hand Store” is beautifully reflective and you can feel the weight of a bad hangover slowly lifting as Walsh surveys the remnants of another hotel room trashed Keith Moon style.”

3. Inner Tube

“There’s little more I can say about this album(cd) than it just feels so damn good. Every track is excellent and the flow is so wonderfully satisfying. So many subtle influences and sly hints at what sounds were drifting around Joe’s head.”

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2. Over and Over

“Joe Walsh in my opinion had a solo career that was better than everything the Eagles ever did (with or without Walsh). Though many will disagree with me, I think one listen to But Seriously Folks will win people over. “

1. Tomorrow

“A bit of Eagles presence is heard in the harmonies of the laid-back “Tomorrow,” with background vocals provided by Don Henley, Glenn Frey and Timothy B. Schmit. Anybody remembering the 70’s will have a flashback upon hearing this classic album. Mr Walsh at his best.”