Walk Don't Walk

Prince & the New Power Generation, Prince

About Walk Don't Walk

Walk... Don't Walk film "Walk Don't Walk", song by Judie Tzuke from Ritmo 1983 "Walk Don't Walk", song Ron Kavanna from Coming Days "Walk Don't Walk", song from Oh Boy (The Paradise Motel album) "Walk Don't Walk", song by Prince from Diamonds and Pearls


Year:
1991
3:07
430 
#1

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Walk on their side of the street
Don't walk where it feels the best
Walk away from people you meet
Don't talk to strangers, unless
They walk the way you want them to

Don't walk unless the others do
I said walk, like you could use a ride
Don't walk with a confident stride
Then people will walk over you
Don't talk until they tell you to
Don't talk if it's against the rules
Just walk away and be a fool
That's what they want ya to do
Yeah, that's what they want you to do

Sha-la-la-la-la
Sha-la-la-la-la
Sha-la-la-la-la
Sha-la-la-la-la

Don't talk if it's against the rules
Just walk away and be a fool
That's what they want ya to do
So you got to walk like you want to make it
Don't walk like you just can't take it
Go on and walk on any side you like
Don't walk wherever they tell you to, psyche
The sun will shine upon you one day
If you're always walkin' your way

The sun will shine upon you one day
If you're always walkin' your way

Hey, sha la la la
Sha-la-la-la-la
Sha-la-la-la-la
Sha-la-la-la-la
(Tellin' me now, just walkin')
Said I'm walkin' on your side of the street (tellin' me now, just walkin')
I'm talkin' to the people I meet (tellin' me now, just walkin')
Alright

Walk, don't walk
Talk, don't talk

Walk, don't walk
Talk, don't talk

Walk, don't walk
Talk, don't talk

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Prince

Prince Rogers Nelson (born June 7, 1958 - found dead in his home April 21, 2016. He died of an accidental overdose of the drug fentanyl), was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States. Known by his mononym Prince, he was an American singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and actor. He produced ten platinum albums and thirty Top 40 singles during his career. He wrote several hundred songs plus produced and recorded his own music for his own music label. Prince had a wide vocal range and was known for his flamboyant stage presence and costumes. His releases sold over 100 million copies worldwide. He won seven Grammy Awards, a Golden Globe, and an Academy Award. He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2004, the first year he was eligible. Ro… more »

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Written by: Prince Rogers Nelson

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10 facts about this song

Album Launch
"Walk Don't Run" is a track from the 13th album by Prince, "Diamonds and Pearls", which was released in 1991.
Collaborating Band
The album "Diamonds and Pearls" was also the first to feature his new backing band, The New Power Generation. This transformed Prince's music style to more band-oriented funk and RnB.
Rare Live Performances
"Walk Don't Walk" was not often performed live by Prince. It was debuted at his December 31, 1991 performance and then rarely played again.
Unusual Song Structure
Unlike many of Prince's songs, "Walk Don't Walk" does not have a bridge – an unusual structure for a Prince track.
Social Commentary
This song is one of Prince's many social commentary songs. Its lyrics advise listeners to make their own decisions and not just follow the crowd.
Song Composition
"Walk Don't Walk" is presented in a pop-rock style, featuring a stomping beat, jangly guitars, carnival-like organs, and layered backing vocals.
Album Success
"Diamonds and Pearls", the album featuring "Walk Don't Walk", was one of Prince's most successful albums. It remained in the album charts for 32 weeks in the USA, and "Walk Don't Walk" was a contributing track to its success.
Video Release
Despite its popularity, "Walk Don't Walk" didn't have an individual music video. However, the whole "Diamonds and Pearls" album was released as long-form home video, where it was included.
Song Length
The track measures four minutes and forty-three seconds long.
Resonating Message
The message of the song — to walk your own path rather than simply following others — remains relevant and has resonated with many listeners and Prince fans.

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