Walk on By
Burt Bacharach, Isaac Hayes
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If you see me walking down the street And I start to cry each time we meet Walk on by, walk on by Make believe That you don't see the tears Sure just let me grieve in private 'Cause each time I see you, I just can't help myself I think about how tight we used to be I break down and cry, oh baby Walk on by I just can't get over losing you So if I seem broken in two Please walk on by, walk on by Foolish pride That's all that I have left So let me hide The tears and the sadness you gave me You put the hurt on me, you socked it to me mama When you said goodbye So please walk on by Make believe you never see the tears I cry So do me a favor and walk by So I'm beggin' ya to walk on by, oh yeah Make believe you never see the tears I cry So I'm beggin' ya, I'm beggin' ya to walk on by Make believe you never see the tears I cry Oh there's no dust in my eye, oh no Smoke ain't makin' me cry, no no no It's the hurt you put on me, yeah I don't wantcha to see this man cry So please walk on by, ah no no walk on by, walk on by
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Written by: Burt F. Bacharach, Hal David
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11 facts about this song
Musical Composition"Walk On By" is a song composed by the legendary Burt Bacharach, with lyrics by his frequent collaborator Hal David.
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SingerThis famous song was originally performed by American singer Dionne Warwick in 1964.
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Records and AchievementsWarwick's recording of "Walk On By" reached number 6 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 chart. Additionally, it spent 7 weeks at number 1 on the Billboard's Easy Listening chart.
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RecognitionsIn 2004, this song was ranked number 70 on Rolling Stone's list of The 500 Greatest Songs of All Time.
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Global Impact"Walk On By" has been covered by numerous artists globally, including the likes of Isaac Hayes, whose version was well-known for its unique musical arrangement.
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Unique FeaturesHayes’ version of "Walk On By" ran for 12 minutes and 30 seconds, making it one of the longest pop songs of the 1960s.
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Genre InfluenceIsaac Hayes' interpretation of the song also helped lay the groundwork for the development of disco music.
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Popular Culture IntegrationThe song has been featured in several films and TV shows, notably in the 1966 British spy movie "Deadlier Than the Male" and more recently in the 2019 Quentin Tarantino film "Once Upon a Time in Hollywood".
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Grammy AwardsIsaac Hayes' version was nominated for two Grammy Awards in 1970.
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Reception in Different CountriesIn the U.K, "Walk On By" was Warwick's second international Top 10 hit, reaching number 9 on the U.K. Singles chart.
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Influence on Other MusiciansArtists such as The Stranglers and Average White Band have also covered the song, demonstrating its influence across a wide range of music genres.
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