Walk on By

Burt Bacharach, Isaac Hayes

About Walk on By

"Walk On By" is a song composed by Burt Bacharach, with lyrics by Hal David for singer Dionne Warwick in 1963. The song peaked at number 6 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and number 1 on the Cash Box Rhythm and Blues Chart In June 1964 and was nominated for a 1965 Grammy Award for the Best Rhythm and Blues Recording. Isaac Hayes recorded the song five years later, in 1969, and reached number 30 on the Hot 100 chart and number 13 in the R&B charts with his version. "Walk On By" has since charted numerous times in various countries, with wildly different arrangements.  


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2006
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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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Burt Bacharach

Burt F. Bacharach ( /ˈbækəræk/ BAK-ə-rak; born May 12, 1928) is an American pianist, composer and music producer. He is known for his popular hit songs and compositions from the mid-1950s through the 1980s, with lyrics written by Hal David, as part of the duo Bacharach and David. Many of their hits were produced specifically for, and performed by, Dionne Warwick. Following on with the initial success of this collaboration, Bacharach went on to produce hits with Dusty Springfield, Bobbie Gentry, Jackie DeShannon and others. more »

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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.
Singer
This famous song was originally performed by American singer Dionne Warwick in 1964.
Records and Achievements
Warwick'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.
Recognitions
In 2004, this song was ranked number 70 on Rolling Stone's list of The 500 Greatest Songs of All Time.
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.
Unique Features
Hayes’ version of "Walk On By" ran for 12 minutes and 30 seconds, making it one of the longest pop songs of the 1960s.
Genre Influence
Isaac Hayes' interpretation of the song also helped lay the groundwork for the development of disco music.
Popular Culture Integration
The 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".
Grammy Awards
Isaac Hayes' version was nominated for two Grammy Awards in 1970.
Reception in Different Countries
In the U.K, "Walk On By" was Warwick's second international Top 10 hit, reaching number 9 on the U.K. Singles chart.
Influence on Other Musicians
Artists 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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