Walk This Way
Run-D.M.C., Aerosmith
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Backstroke lover always hidin' 'neath the cover 'Till I talked to my daddy he say He said, "You ain't seen noting 'Till you're down on a muffin Then you're sure to be a-changin' your ways" I met a cheerleader, was a real young bleeder All the times I can reminisce Ah the best thing lovin' With her sister and her cousin Started with a little kiss, like this See-saw swingin' with the boys in the school With your feet flyin' up in the air Singin' hey diddle-diddle with the kitty in the middle You be swingin' like you just didn't care So I took a big chance at the high school dance With a missy who was ready to play Was it me she was foolin'? 'Cause she knew what she was doin' Taught me how to walk this way She told me to "Walk this way, talk this way Walk this way, talk this way Walk this way, talk this way Walk this way, talk this way" Ah, just give me a kiss School girl sadie with the classy kinda sassy Little skirt climbing way up her knees There was three young ladies in the school gym locker When I noticed they was lookin' at me I was a high school loser Never made it with a lady Till the boys told me something I missed Then my next door neighbour With a daughter had a favour Took me just a little kiss, like this See-saw swingin' with the boys in the school With your feet flyin' up in the air Singin' hey diddle-diddle with the kitty in the middle You be swingin' like you just didn't care So I took a big chance at the high school dance With a missy who was ready to play Was it me she was foolin'? 'Cause she knew what she was doin' Told me how to walk this way She told me to "Walk this way, talk this way Walk this way, talk this way Walk this way, talk this way Walk this way, talk this way" Just give me a kiss
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Written by: Joe Perry, Steven Tyler
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12 facts about this song
Song Classification"Walk this Way" is a rock track by the band Aerosmith. It seamlessly combines elements of rock and roll and early hip-hop.
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Release DateThe song was released in 1975 on the album "Toys in the Attic".
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Inception of LyricsSteve Tyler wrote the lyrics of "Walk This Way" while listening to the beat and riff looped by the other band members.
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Title OriginThe title of the track, "Walk This Way", was inspired by a line in the Mel Brooks movie "Young Frankenstein".
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Song Popularity"Walk This Way" peaked at number 10 on the Billboard Hot 100 in early 1977, making it one of Aerosmith's most successful singles.
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Revival of the SongIn 1986, the song was revived by rap group Run-D.M.C. who covered it on their album "Raising Hell". They featured Steven Tyler and Joe Perry in the new version.
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Crossover SuccessThe 1986 version of "Walk this Way" is widely recognized as a significant factor in establishing rap in mainstream popular music.
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Music Video RecognitionThe music video for the 1986 version was one of the most popular on MTV at the time and was instrumental in breaking down racial barriers in the music industry.
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Video Music AwardsThe Run-D.M.C version's music video was awarded the "Best Group Video" and "Best Stage Performance" at the 1987 MTV Video Music Awards.
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Grammy Awards"Walk This Way" has been inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame for its significant impact on the music industry.
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The Rock and Roll Hall of FameIn 2001, "Walk This Way" was ranked number 35 on VH1's 100 Greatest Rock Songs, and in 2004, it was also ranked number 16 on Rolling Stone's 500 Greatest Songs of All Time.
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Song InfluenceThe song has been sampled and covered by various artists in different genres, attesting to its wide influence and enduring popularity.
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