Joe Walsh Meadows with Lyrics in Description

Track 6 from his second solo album “The Smoker You Drink, the Player You Get” released in 1973 copyright ABC Dunhill Records. The album received excellent reviews and was his commercial breakthrough, thanks to the hit single “Rocky Mountain Way.” It reached No. 6 on the Billboard album chart and achieved Gold status. Rocke Grace joined the band on keyboards for this album but the band was dissolved soon after its release and Joe carried on with new solo projects. Written by Joe Walsh and produced by Joe Walsh & Bill Szymczyk. Featuring:

Joe Walsh - Lead vocals, slide, lead, rhythm & acoustic guitars, bass, synthesizer & background vocals
Kenny Passerelli – Bass, rhythm guitar & background vocals, lead vocal on “Happy Ways”
Joe Vitale – Drums, percussion, acoustic & electric pianos, flute & background vocals, lead vocal on “Book Ends” & “Days Gone By”
Special Guests:
Joe Lala – Percussion
Venetta Fields – Background vocals
Clydie King – Background vocals

"Ay, bomma lily wah
Wah bip bebopalootle, uh
Whoa, yeah
Ah! ah! ah!"

Can't think of any reason, don't know exactly why
Must be it's out of season, give it another try
I'm out here in the meadow, part of an old stone wall
Stand here because he said so, waitin' around to fall, yeah

Some things are left unspoken, some things are handed down
The circle stands unbroken, sendin' it back around
I've seen you rollin' clover, dressed for a scarecrow ball
Too bad the dance is over, nothin' to show at all

Can't help but feel uncertain, knowing which way to turn
They want to raise the curtain and you're holdin' the words to learn
I'm out here in the meadow, part of an old stone wall
Stand here because you said so, waitin' around to fall

[emorylankfordgriffis]

I remember loving everything about this song upon hearing it when I was at the tender age of 13; wore out the tape on an 8-track player (yes, an 8-track player, if that doesn't date you, nothing will, lol). Tonight, some 50 years later, the old memory banks randomly and unexpectedly fired the opening lyrics into my consciousness once more and I had to sit down and find Meadows and listen again. Like all of his work, it was well worth the effort and the moment it took to have it playing again and hearing... "the circle stands unbroken, sending it back around". What a pleasure to still be able to listen and appreciate this song after half a century. I hope everyone reading this comment has this same opportunity some 50 years from now.

[josepv]

I used to keep playing the screaming part over and over on the 8-track in the van until my mom couldn't take it any more...she was so cool and so is this album.

[BillyAbernathy-gz]

I just think this is one of the absolute best songs ever conceived and performed. Any thoughts?

[jimloter]

Joe Walsh has the best instrumental breaks in his songs. i.e. meadows, the bomber, .

[parmesancrisp]

The drums on this song are absolutely perfect.

[ronaldpena]

My first ever concert. 6-6-1974. New Orleans. Lynyrd Skynyrd opened. Tickets were $6.00.

[ClarkEdgeworth]

The little drum signature at the opening from Jimi Hendrix's " I Don't Live Today ". For my friend who is in the meadow right now.

[ChrisReinheimer]

Only a matter of time before I made it here. Thanks Sir Southern Rocker. Sincerely, Chris

[rickpohl]

Joe Joe Joe. Go Go Go 🎸🔊🔊
Old friend did sound for James Gang. Franklin Sound. No gig too big or to far.
Rick Pohl

[cathystruska]

I could listen to Joe bop that intro all day😎

[modeljetjuggernaut]

Going to make the beginning of this track my ringtone

[citccase]

My older brother (Mikey) and I double dated to see Joe Walsh. We got a bit on the high side and Mikey kept yelling out his request ‘Rocky Mountain High’ Rocky Mountain High’...it hurt to have to break the news to him...John Denver wasn’t performing that night. I struggle to let him live it down.

[markusaurelius]

Used to listen to this entire album in a friend's basement on the turntable with 4 of us air drumming. I think I was 13 yrs old. We would have air drumming contests, lol.

Still love this album to this day....45 yrs later....LOL

[therazband]

Opening song on the spring 1974 tour- awesome!

[philvigil]

Intro reminds me of My Woman from Tokyo...then its not.
Pure Joe Walsh

[cindydufala]

Happy 2020. A new decade. I was there then loved this then love this now. Peace. Music lives forever 🎼🎵🎵🎶🎶 Bravo ⚘

[mattkeenetile]

Joe Vitale. Couldn’t have mad a better choice; )

[charlesstevens]

0:00 This particular tune brings to mind, a class I took at a community College many years ago...Music Appreciation captured my attention and I'm happy to say that; It became one of the best choices I've ever made! It so happened to be that the instructor was an avid, "Joe Walsh Fan" and he exposed this great tune to us as an example of, "How to structure and arrange a memorable composition!"...After all these years, I'm still here to testify, "He was a brilliant

[christinataylor]

Jose’PV This is funny . Even though I feel bad sometimes but it was Grand at the time .We thought we were really getting away with something. My kids gave it back to me double time. L.o.l. ♥️🎶😎🎶♥️😜🤪 Hug’s, Chris.

[tonymarchesemarchese]

Joe Walsh rock till my end thanks have a endless time T714