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"But Seriously, Folks..." by  ReleasedMay 16, 1978 Length35:22  chronology
(1976)"But Seriously, Folks..."
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"But Seriously, Folks..." is the fourth studio album by the American singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist . The album was released in mid , on the label . It included the satirical song "Life's Been Good". The original 8:04 (8:57 on CD releases with a goofy 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 .

The album also featured the other four members of  — which Walsh had joined two years earlier — as well as singer-keyboardist , a former member of the groups  and  (who co-wrote one track on the album), drummer  from Walsh's former band , and bassist .

Release

Original pressings of this record had text engraved on the carry-out grooves:

Side 1: Luncheon Counter of the Deli Kind Side 2: Call It In the Air! Critical reception Professional ratingsReview scoresSourceRatingC+C+

In a contemporary review for ,  wrote that, although Walsh has "a gift for tuneful guitar schlock", most of the album's songs fall "far short of the irreverent shuck-and-jive" of "". In a retrospective review, 's Al Campbell said that the album is "Joe Walsh's most insightful and melodic", and "captures a reflective song cycle along the same thematic lines of , only for the '70s".

Track listing

All songs written and composed by Joe Walsh, except where noted.

No.TitleWriter(s)Length1."Over and Over" 4:532."Second Hand Store"Joe Walsh, Mike Murphy3:353."Indian Summer" 3:034."At the Station"Joe Walsh, 5:085."Tomorrow" 3:396."Inner Tube" 1:257."Theme from Boat Weirdos"Joe Walsh, Joe Vitale, , , 4:438."" 8:56Total length:36:14