"Turn to Stone" is a 1972 song by the American singer-songwriter

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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 ''

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'', and released it as a single. ''

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'' said that it showed off Walsh's "pyrotechnic guitar abilities" and commented on the "broad, swooping chords and accented rhythm section." ''

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'' said that "simultaneously realistic and reticent message lyrics blend with a rock symphony on its own terms." The single peaked at #93 on the US Billboard chart. In 1976, Walsh recorded it on his ''

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'' live album.

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played the song frequently on their Hotel California and The Long Run tours between 1976 and 1980.

Cover versions

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covered the song on his 1978 album You're Not Alone. *

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covered the song on their 2016 album ''Bronze'' with guest vocals from Arvid Jonsson *

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covered the song on his 2019 release, The Traveler and the 2020 release Straight to you Live (track 9) *

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covered the song on the 2006

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References

1971 songs Joe Walsh songs Songs written by Joe Walsh Song recordings produced by Bill Szymczyk {{1970s-rock-song-stub