Album of the Day

Joe Walsh started releasing solo albums following his stint in The James Gang and just because he joined one of the world's most successful groups – Eagles – that didn't mean he would stop. His fourth studio set, BUT SERIOUSLY, FOLKS... arrived in stores between HOTEL CALIFORNIA and THE LONG RUN, and his Eagles bandmates and producer Bill Szymczyk all make guest appearances. Spirit keyboardist Jay Ferguson also lends his talents, but the 1978 Asylum collection is still Joe's all the way, his wry sense of humor and ace guitar licks energizing every song. If “At the Station,” “Over and Over” and #12 hit “Life's Been Good” got the most airplay, this is nonetheless an album designed as a cohesive whole, and every track has something worthwhile to offer. Today we wish Joe Walsh a happy 70th birthday with the platinum-certified BUT SERIOUSLY, FOLKS...