The Smoker You Drink, the Player You Get
Studio album by Joe Walsh
Released	18 June 1973
Recorded	Late 1972–Early 1973
Genre	Rock
Length	35:39
Label	ABC-Dunhill
Producer(s)	Joe Walsh, Bill Szymczyk
Professional reviews
All Music Guide link
Joe Walsh chronology
Barnstorm (1972)	The Smoker You Drink, the Player You Get (1973)	So What (1975)

The Smoker You Drink, the Player You Get is the second album by Joe Walsh, released in 1973 (see 1973 in music). It proved to be his commercial breakthrough on the strength of the #23 hit single, "Rocky Mountain Way" On this album, Walsh shares the vocals and songwriting with Bassist Kenny Passarelli and drummer Joe Vitale. As a result, a variety of styles are explored on this album. There are elements of blues, jazz, folk pop, and even Caribbean music. Album cover for The Smoker You Drink, the Player You Get by Joe Walsh This is an album cover. ... A studio album is a collection of previously unreleased, studio-recorded tracks by a recording artist. ... Joe Walsh (born November 20, 1947) is an American guitarist and rock musician who has had both a solo career and membership of bands such as the James Gang and the Eagles. ... June 18 is the 169th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (170th in leap years), with 196 days remaining. ... 1973 (MCMLXXIII) was a common year starting on Monday. ... This article or section does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... It has been suggested that this article or section be merged with Rock and roll. ... This does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... ABC Dunhill Records starts when ABC Records purchases Dunhill Records They purchase Duke Records and Peacock Records on 23 May 1973. ... In the music industry, a record producer (or music producer) has many roles, among them controlling the recording sessions, coaching and guiding the musicians, organizing and scheduling production budget and resources, and supervising the recording, mixing and mastering processes. ... Joe Walsh (born November 20, 1947) is an American guitarist and rock musician who has had both a solo career and membership of bands such as the James Gang and the Eagles. ... Bill Szymczyk (pronounced Sim-zik) born in Muskegon, Michigan became a musical producer and technical engineer of rock working with, among others, The Eagles in the 1970s. ... The All Music Guide (AMG) is a metadata database about music owned by All Media Guide. ... Image File history File links 4. ... Joe Walsh (born November 20, 1947) is an American guitarist and rock musician who has had both a solo career and membership of bands such as the James Gang and the Eagles. ... Barnstorm is the first solo album by Joe Walsh, released in 1972 (see 1972 in music). ... So What is the third album by Joe Walsh, released in 1975 (see 1975 in music). ... An album is a collection of related audio tracks distributed to the public. ... Joe Walsh (born November 20, 1947) is an American guitarist and rock musician who has had both a solo career and membership of bands such as the James Gang and the Eagles. ... See also: other events of 1973 list of years in music 1970s in music // January 9 - Mick Jaggers request for a Japanese visa is rejected on account of a 1969 drug bust, putting an abrupt end to The Rolling Stones plans to tour the Orient. ... Rocky Mountain Way, a 1973 song & 1985 album by rock guitarist, Joe Walsh. ...

Track listing

All songs by Joe Walsh, except where noted. Joe Walsh (born November 20, 1947) is an American guitarist and rock musician who has had both a solo career and membership of bands such as the James Gang and the Eagles. ...

1. "Rocky Mountain Way" (Rocke Grace, Kenny Passarelli, Joe Vitale, Joe Walsh) – 5:15
2. "Book Ends" (Vitale) – 2:45
3. "Wolf" – 3:09
4. "Midnight Moodies" (Grace) – 3:38
5. "Happy Ways" (Passarelli, Zoloth) – 2:40
6. "Meadows" – 4:35
7. "Dreams" – 5:48
8. "Days Gone By" (Vitale) – 5:54
9. "(Day Dream) Prayer" – 1:55

Rocky Mountain Way, a 1973 song & 1985 album by rock guitarist, Joe Walsh. ...

Personnel

• Joe Walsh: Lead guitars, synthetizers, bass guitar, keyboards, vocals.
• Kenny Passarelli: Bass guitar, guitar, vocals.
• Rocke Grace: Keyboards, vocals.
• Joe Vitale: Drums, percussion, piano, keyboards, electric piano, vocals.
• Joe Lala: Percussion.
• Venetta Fields: Backing vocals.
• Clydie King: Backing vocals.

Joe Walsh (born November 20, 1947) is an American guitarist and rock musician who has had both a solo career and membership of bands such as the James Gang and the Eagles. ... Vanetta Field was originally a back up singer for R&B legend Ike Turner. ... Clydie King is an American singer best known for her session work as a backing vocalist. ...

Production

• Producers: Joe Walsh, Bill Szymczyk
• Engineers: Ronnie Alpert, Al Blazek, Mike "Clay" Stone, Bill Szymczyk
• Mixing: Bill Szymczyk
• Design: Jimmy Wachtel
• Photography: Bob Jenkins

Charts

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