The Joker (album)

This article is about the 1973 Steve Miller Band album. For other albums with similar titles, see Joker (disambiguation).

The Joker
Studio album / live album by
Steve Miller Band
ReleasedOctober 19, 1973
StudioCapitol (Hollywood)
GenreBlues rock
Length35:57
LabelCapitol
ProducerSteve Miller
Steve Miller Band chronology
Recall the Beginning...A Journey from Eden
(1972) 		The Joker
(1973) 		Fly Like an Eagle
(1976)
Singles from The Joker
  1. "The Joker"
    Released: October 1973
  2. "Your Cash Ain't Nothin' but Trash"
    Released: 11 February 1974 (US)

The Joker is a combination live and studio album by Steve Miller Band. The album was recorded at Capitol Studios in 15 days and released by Capitol Records in October 1973.The album marked a period of significant change for the group as the band abandoned their psychedelic-oriented music for a more melodic, smooth rock/blues sound. It was also their first solid commercial success due to the strong radio-play of the title track. The album reached No. 2 on the Billboard Top LPs & Tape chart and has been certified Platinum in the United States. It reached No. 1 on the Cash Box Albums Charts on January 8, 1974.

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