The Walk
Jimmy McCracklin
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Well I know you heard of Suzy-Q And I know you heard of the chicken too I know you heard of the cha-cha-choo Cause the walk is a dance that you can do You just walk, you just walk, Oh you walk, yes you walk, Yeah you walk, it has to walk Well I know you heard of the Texas Hop I know you heard of the old Fox Trot But when you do The Walk You ride each car You just shake your hips and close your eyes And then you walk, yeah you walk Then you walk, oh you walk, ah you walk Oh yes you walk Do the walk, boys! Well I know you heard of the old mambo And I know you heard of the old congo But when you do the walk You're startin to get close And don't step on your partners toes! You just walk, yeah you walk, then you walk Yes you walk, oh you walk, just the walk Now if you don't know what it's all about Come to me and I'll show you how Well do it fast, well do it slow Then you'll know the walk everywhere you go You can walk, and you walk, now you walk You gonna walk, you gotta walk it Just a walk Just a walk Just a walk Just a walk
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Written by: JIMMY MCCRACKLIN
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11 facts about this song
History"The Walk" was written and performed by American pianist and rhythm and blues musician Jimmy McCracklin, who was a significant figure in the development of blues music, with his career spanning six decades.
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Release and ProductionThis hit single was released in 1957 under Checker Records, which was a subsidiary of Chess Records. This record label was known for its contribution to blues and rhythm and blues music.
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Chart Performance"The Walk" enjoyed enormous chart success. It peaked at number seven on the Billboard Hot 100 and reached the number five position on the R&B chart in 1958.
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Lyrical ContentThe song's catchy lyrics inspired a dance of the same name. The lyrics include calls to "do the walk", which ended up having people creating their unique variations of the dance.
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LegacyThe song's influence extended far beyond its initial release. It was covered by several other artists including, The Inmates in 1979 and The Animals in 1964.
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AcknowledgmentIn 2007, "The Walk" was included in the NPR 100, the list of "the most significant American musical works of the 20th century" curated by National Public Radio.
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InfluenceMcCracklin's style in this song and its success undoubtedly influenced many artists in the years to follow, extending his legacy far beyond blues and into the genres of rock and roll and soul.
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McCracklin's careerAt the time of releasing "The Walk," McCracklin had been producing music for a decade. However, this song is often considered his breakthrough hit.
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Pop CultureIn the movie "American Graffiti," one of the main characters, John Milner, is heard playing "The Walk" on his car radio - a testament to the song's continued relevance in the American cultural landscape, even years after its release.
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Awards and HonorsThe song's writer, Jimmy McCracklin was honored with a Pioneer Award from the Rhythm and Blues Foundation in 1990.
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SignificanceThe song's upbeat rhythm work, along with McCracklin's distinctive vocals, helped establish "The Walk" as one of the most iconic songs of the Rhythm and Blues era.
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