You Can Tune A Piano, But You Can't Tuna Fish

Released in 1978, "You Can Tune a Piano, But You Can't Tuna Fish" is REO Speedwagon's seventh studio album and marks a pivotal moment in the band's career. This album was the first to feature lead guitarist Gary Richrath playing alongside keyboardist Neal Doughty, a combination that would define their sound for years to come.

The album title itself is a playful pun that showcases the band's sense of humor, something that extended to the album's cover art, which features a tuna fish with a tuning fork jutting out of its mouth. This quirky artwork was actually designed by the famous art group Hipgnosis, known for their work with bands like Pink Floyd and Led Zeppelin.

Commercially, the album was REO Speedwagon's first to achieve Gold status in the United States, significantly boosting their popularity. It includes standout tracks such as "Roll with the Changes" and "Time for Me to Fly," both of which are still staples of classic rock radio. "Roll with the Changes" features a distinctive piano riff by Neal Doughty that set the tone for the band’s future hits and remains one of their signature songs.

The success of "You Can Tune a Piano, But You Can't Tuna Fish" laid the groundwork for the band's monumental album "Hi Infidelity," released three years later in 1981. In many ways, this record represents the moment REO Speedwagon truly found their stride as a leading force in the rock music of the late '70s and early '80s.