"In the City" is a rock song written by Barry De Vorzon and Joe Walsh.
[1] Another version of the song, recorded by the Eagles with Walsh as lead singer and guitarist, was included on their album The Long Run and released the same year.
The track was first recorded by guitarist Joe Walsh for the soundtrack to the 1979 movie The Warriors.
The other members of the Eagles liked what they heard and the band decided to record it for their album The Long Run, with Walsh continuing as lead vocalist and guitarist.
Although not released as a single, the track became an album-oriented rock radio favorite in the U.S. and a Walsh concert staple.