Whether the improvisational promise of “Walk Away” is ever fulfilled remains an open question, though, as its final appearance to date was on 10/29/13 in Reading, PA. Other standout versions include 1/1/11 Madison Square Garden, and 8/5/11 The Gorge. Instead of a simple second set closer, the new energy and drift from the norm left “Walk Away” as a show highlight. Formed in 1966, the group originally consisted of vocalist and keyboardist Phil Giallombardo, lead guitarist Greg Grandillo, rhythm guitarist Ronnie Silverman, bassist Tom Kriss, and drummer Jimmy Fox. Walk Away is a song written by Joe Walsh and recorded by American hard rock band The James Gang, being featured as the first single from the groups. Beginning on 6/17/10 Hartford, CT, Trey and Page began ramping up their solos, leaving several notable versions with a distinctive, albeit brief, jam segment. James Gangwas an American hard rockband from Cleveland, Ohio. Provided to YouTube by Universal Music Group Walk Away (Live At Carnegie Hall / 1971) James Gang Live In Concert A Geffen Records Release 1971 UMG. When “Walk Away” returned after Phish’s extended hiatus in 2009, the song quickly morphed a regular first set bell-ringer. Upon its return it was only played sporadically up until Phish’s first hiatus, though when it did appear it made a splash in memorable shows including 7/25/99 Deer Creek (segue out of “ Birds of a Feather”), 6/14/00 Fukuoka, Japan (officially released as LivePhish 04), and 6/29/00 Garden State Arts Center (segue out of “ Cities”). The song itself then walked away, gone for the 367 shows from 5/7/94 to 10/29/98. "Walk Away" – Phish, 4/29/90, Woodbury, CT
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