These Boots Are Made for Walkin'
Jessica Simpson
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Are you ready boots? Start walkin' Yee ha Let's go You keep saying you go something for me (uh) Well officer I don't mind to say you do Now your looking right where I thought you'd be looking Legs come here when laws in front of you These boots are made for walkin' And that's just what they'll do One of theses days these boots are gonna walk all over you You believe you've stopped me for a reason (uh) Now I'm pretending my bending just for fun You keep playing where I got you playing (yeah) These double, D's and this is where to fly These boots are made for walkin' And that's just what they'll do One of theses days these boots are gonna walk all over you I'm the girl with the good boys who don't mean you no harm This gotten way with pass the county charm The ain't no crime in heaven it'll find Sweat my stride Got my sexy eyes Where my boots at (ha ha) Strut ya stuff come on Hey y'all Want to come and see something (uh uh, uh uh) Can't touch, can get a hand clap for the way I work my back Tick tock all around the clock drop it Push ya tush, like that Can I get a sue Can I get a yee ha You keep thinking what you shouldn't be thinking Another to far is down till you kissing ground I'm a gonna send you back home till you crying But Uncle Jessie he sure is gonna be proud These boots are made for walkin' And that's just what they'll do One of theses days these boots are gonna walk all over you These boots are made for walkin' And that's just what they'll do One of theses days these boots are gonna walk all over you Come on boots Start walking Come on ladies Hey y'all Want to come and see something (uh uh, uh uh) Can't touch, can get a hand clap for the way I work my back Tick tock all around the clock drop it Push ya tush, like that Can I get a sue Can I get a yee ha Come on Willie (ohh yeah, owww) Yee ha Willie Nelson everybody (uh) Let's go home now
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Written by: Lee Hazlewood
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10 facts about this song
Song Origin"These Boots Are Made for Walkin'" was written by Lee Hazlewood and was originally recorded by Nancy Sinatra.
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Jessica Simpson's VersionPop singer Jessica Simpson covered the song for the soundtrack of her 2005 movie "The Dukes of Hazzard".
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Visual AestheticsThe original 1966 music video for Nancy Sinatra's version of the song featured go-go dancing, which was popular during that time. In contrast, Jessica Simpson's video was a campy take on the Dukes of Hazzard theme, complete with car chases and denim outfits.
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Chart PerformanceInterestingly, both versions of the song were chart toppers. Nancy Sinatra’s original version topped the Billboard Hot 100 and the UK Singles Chart. Simpson's version also charted well, reaching number 14 on the Billboard Hot 100 and number one on the Billboard Hot Digital Songs chart.
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Record SalesNancy Sinatra's original version of the song was so popular, it ended up selling over half a million copies in the US alone. It was also one of the few songs by a female artist to be certified gold by The Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) in the 1960s.
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InspirationReportedly, Lee Hazlewood intended to record the song himself, but Nancy Sinatra convinced him to let her do it instead. He said the inspiration came from wanting to write a "girl's answer" to country songs where the guy threatens to leave.
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Cultural Impact"These Boots Are Made for Walkin'" is considered a classic pop song and has endured in popular culture. It was even referenced in popular television shows like "Friends" and "Gilmore Girls".
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Approach to the VersionJessica Simpson's approach to the song was quite different from the original. She included snippets of dialogue from "The Dukes of Hazzard" in her version and made it sound more like a modern pop song.
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Criticism and ControversyThe song faced backlash and stirred controversy for its sexual innuendo and the supposedly provocative music video.
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LegacyBoth versions of "These Boots Are Made for Walkin'" continue to be played on radio stations today and have a significant presence in the world of pop culture. They have been covered and sampled by various artists across different genres, showcasing the song's enduring popularity.
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