Walking the Dog
The Rolling Stones
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Baby, back Dressed in black Silver buttons all down her back High hose, tippy toes She broke the needle and she can sew Walking the dog I'm just a walking the dog If you don't know how to do it I'll show you how to walk the dog C'mon now c'mon I asked her mother for fifteen cents I see you ever jumped the fence I jumped so high, touched the skies Didn't get back 'til a quarter to five Walking the dog I'm just a walking the dog If you don't know how to do it I'll show you how to walk the dog C'mon c'mon now Tell me Mary, what's your twelve How does your garden grow What with silver bells and cockle shells And pretty maids all in a row Walking the dog I'm just a walking the dog If you don't know how to do it I'll show you how to walk the dog C'mon now c'mon Baby, back Dressed in black Silver buttons all down her back High hose, tippy toes She broke the needle and she can sew Walking the dog I'm just a walking the dog If you don't know how to do it I'll show you how to walk the dog C'mon now c'mon Yeah just a walking Uh j-j-j-just a walking Uh j-j-j-just a walking Now, if you don't know how to do it I'll show you how to walk the dog C'mon now c'mon If you don't know how to do it I'll show you how to walk the dog C'mon now If you don't know how to do it I'll show you how to walk the dog
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Written by: Rufus Thomas
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6 facts about this song
Aerosmith1. "Walking the Dog" was included in Aerosmith's eponymous debut studio album, "Aerosmith," released in 1973.
2. Aerosmith's version of the song brings a more rock and roll feel to it, in line with the band's signature style.
3. The band frequently performed "Walking the Dog" in their initial years, even before their album release.
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John Cale1. "Walking the Dog" became a feature of John Cale's live set in the 1980s, though it's not included in any of his studio albums.
2. Cale's way of performing the song was known for his traditional blues emphasis mixed with experimental tendencies.
3. John Cale's version of the song focuses on the strength of the musicianship rather than the charm of the lyrics like the original.
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Roger Daltrey1. Roger Daltrey, lead singer from the rock band 'The Who', covered "Walking the Dog" in his second solo studio album, "Ride a Rock Horse" in 1975.
2. Daltrey's version of the song was a departure from the traditional rhythm and blues style of the original and falls more into rock.
3. Unlike the other versions, Daltrey's version of the song has a more complex arrangement, including a larger number of instruments.
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Rufus Thomas1. "Walking the Dog" was originally recorded by Rufus Thomas and was his biggest hit.
2. Rufus Thomas's original version of the song was released by the legendary Memphis label, "Stax Records," in 1963.
3. Thomas's original recording was subsequently covered by many bands and artists including the Rolling Stones and Aerosmith.
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The Rolling Stones1. "Walking the Dog" was covered by the Rolling Stones in their debut album, "The Rolling Stones," in 1964.
2. The Stones' version of "Walking the Dog" features their early bluesy and raw rock & roll sound.
3. It is one of the few cover songs included in their debut album, indicating their admiration for Rufus Thomas's music.
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The Sonics1. The Sonics covered "Walking the Dog" in their debut studio album, "Here are The Sonics," released in 1965.
2. The Sonics' version of the song helped them establish their aggressive garage-rock sound, which heavily influenced punk rock.
3. They interpreted the song in a fast-paced, aggressive style compared with other covers, which aligns with their signature sound.
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