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You Bought It – You Name It

Joe Walsh · 1983

38 min · 10 tracks · country

A blend of rock and pop infused with reflective lyrics and catchy hooks, showcasing Walsh's signature guitar work.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady mid-tempo groove
  • reflective lyrics for introspection
  • catchy hooks for sing-alongs
  • for casual gatherings

Maybe skip if you want

  • seekers of fast-paced tracks
  • prefer complex, sprawling albums

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on May 21, 1983, 'You Bought It – You Name It' was Joe Walsh's fifth solo studio album. At this point in his career, Walsh had already achieved significant fame as a member of the Eagles and through his own successful solo projects. This album followed his 1981 release 'There Goes the Neighborhood', continuing to explore themes of personal introspection and social commentary.
Stylistic neighbors
Lynyrd Skynyrd· The Eagles· Bob Seger

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 I Can Play That Rock & Roll 3:07
  • 2 Told You So 3:58
  • 3 Here We Are Now 3:58
  • 4 The Worry Song 4:41
  • 5 "I.L.B.T.'s" 2:54
  • 6 Space Age Whiz Kids 3:44
  • 7 Love Letters 3:14
  • 8 Class of '65 4:33
  • 9 Shadows 5:07
  • 10 Theme From Island Weirdos 3:33

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