Turn to Stone (Joe Walsh and Barnstorm song)
| "Turn to Stone" | |
|---|---|
| Song by Joe Walsh and Barnstorm | |
| from the album Barnstorm | |
| Released | 1972 |
| Genre | Hard rock, progressive rock |
| Length | 5:16 |
| Label | ABC-Dunhill |
| Songwriter(s) | Terry Trebandt, Joe Walsh |
| Producer(s) | Bill Szymczyk |
| "Turn to Stone" | |
|---|---|
| Single by Joe Walsh | |
| from the album So What | |
| B-side | "All Night Laundy Mat Blues" |
| Released | February 1975 |
| Genre | Rock |
| Length | 3:30 |
| Label | ABC-Dunhill |
| Songwriter(s) | Joe Walsh |
| Producer(s) | Joe Walsh, John Stronach |
"Turn to Stone" is a 1972 song by the American singer-songwriter Joe Walsh and his band Barnstorm, with writing credits given to Terry Trabandt, and Walsh. The song was originally released on the album Barnstorm.
Walsh later covered the song on his 1974 solo album So What, and released it as a single. Cash Box said that it showed off Walsh's "pyrotechnic guitar abilities" and commented on the "broad, swooping chords and accented rhythm section."[1] Record World said that "simultaneously realistic and reticent message lyrics blend with a rock symphony on its own terms."[2] The single peaked at #93 on the US Billboard chart.
In 1976, Walsh recorded it on his You Can't Argue with a Sick Mind live album.
The Eagles played the song frequently on their Hotel California and The Long Run tours between 1976 and 1980.
Cover versions
- Roy Buchanan covered the song on his 1978 album You're Not Alone.
- Crippled Black Phoenix covered the song on their 2016 album Bronze with guest vocals from Arvid Jonsson
- Kenny Wayne Shepherd covered the song on his 2019 release, The Traveler and the 2020 release Straight to you Live (track 9)
- Fireball Ministry covered the song on the 2006 Small Stone Records compiliation Sucking the 70's - Back in the Saddle Again
References
- ^ "CashBox Record Reviews" (PDF). Cash Box. February 8, 1975. p. 14. Retrieved 2021-12-11.
- ^ "Hits of the Week" (PDF). Record World. February 15, 1975. p. 1. Retrieved 2023-03-11.
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