I remember the first time I heard YEAH in a public space. I was at a club on Chicago’s west side. The moment it dropped the crowd collectively, vocally approved and the dance floor filled. We told that DJ, Yeah.
So, what happens when that bright, piercing synth and bombastic beat are no longer there? Can the energy maintain? We can’t say for sure, but YES.
And that’s the power of Joe Walsh for you. Life’s Been Good is a song about a party boy, which to me, makes it fit right into Usher’s world. “I go to parties sometimes til four, it’s hard to leave when you can’t find the door.” Yeah, Joe, I said, Yeah.
Acapella: Usher ft Lil Jon – YEAH
Instrumental: Joe Walsh – Life’s Been Good