Life's Been Good
Joe Walsh
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I have a mansion but forget the price Ain't never been there, they tell me it's nice I live in hotels, tear out the walls I have accountants, pay for it all They say I'm crazy but I have a have a good time I'm just looking for clues at the scene of the crime Life's been good to me so far My Maseratti does one-eighty-five I lost my license, now I don't drive I have a limo, ride in the back I lock the doors in case I'm attacked I'm making records, my fans they can't wait They write me letters, tell me I'm great So I got me an office, gold records on the wall Just leave a message, maybe I'll call Lucky I'm sane after all I've been through (Everybody say I'm cool, he's cool) I can't complain but sometimes I still do Life's been good to me so far I go to parties sometimes until four It's hard to leave when you can't find the door It's tough to handle this fortune and fame Everybody's so different, I haven't changed They say I'm lazy but it takes all my time (Everybody say oh yeah, oh yeah) I keep on goin' guess I'll never know why Life's been good to me so far
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Written by: Joe Walsh
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13 facts about this song
Song Background"Life's Been Good" was a song by American musician Joe Walsh that was first featured on the soundtrack for the film FM in 1978.
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Chart PerformanceThe song peaked at number 12 on the US Billboard Hot 100, giving Walsh his highest chart ranking as a solo artist.
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Album AppearanceLater this song became the centerpiece of his album "But Seriously, Folks..." released in 1978.
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Song LengthOne of the unique features of this song is its lengthy duration, with the original album version lasting over eight minutes.
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Song CompositionWalsh wrote and produced the song, which features high-quality guitar work and a series of humorous autobiographical lyrics.
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Satire ElementThe song was considered a satirical look at rock stardom, with Walsh commenting on the rockstar lifestyle of excess with a sarcastic tone.
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Popular LyricsThe line “My Maserati does 185…” became quite famous, being a reflection of the song’s satirical element.
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Recurring DeviceThe song is also notable for its extensive use of a voice-box in its bridge, a tool that became synonymous with Walsh's sound.
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Live PerformancesThe song has been a staple of Walsh's live solo performances and concerts with The Eagles.
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Pop Culture“Life’s Been Good” has been used in various films and TV series, including "The Warriors," "Joe Dirt," and "The Simpsons," further cementing its popularity.
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Cover VersionsThe song has been covered by several artists, including Slash and Kid Rock.
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RecognitionIn 2016, Rolling Stone named "Life's Been Good" as one of the 100 Greatest Guitar Songs of All Time.
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Song Influence“Life’s Been Good” influenced other artists and songs with its satirical take on fame, including "Rockstar" by Nickelback.
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