James Gang - Walk Away (1971) (My Stereo "Studio Sound" Re-Edit)

James Gang - Walk Away (1971) (My Stereo "Studio Sound" Re-Edit)

"Walk Away" is a song written by Joe Walsh and recorded by American hard rock band James Gang, being featured as the first single from the group's studio album, Thirds (1971). The song peaked at No. 51 on the Billboard Hot 100.

"Walk Away" is a combination of hard rock and funk, with some influence from soul music. Walsh's guitar work incorporates different types of distortion, including slide guitar. The lyrics are about the ending of a relationship.

The song peaked at No. 51 on the Billboard Hot 100 on July 24, 1971. The song was generally well-reviewed by critics. Allmusic's Matthew Greenwald called it "one of the most realized James Gang songs and recordings" and that Walsh's guitar "creates a universe of hard rock virtuosity."