The Walk

Jimmy McCracklin

About The Walk

"The Walk" is a song written by Jimmy McCracklin and Bob Garlic and performed by McCracklin. It reached #5 on the U. S. R&B chart and #7 on the U. S. pop chart in 1958.


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Well I know you heard of Suzy-Q
And I know you heard of the chicken too
I know you heard of the cha-cha-choo
Cause the walk is a dance that you can do

You just walk, you just walk,
Oh you walk, yes you walk,
Yeah you walk, it has to walk

Well I know you heard of the Texas Hop
I know you heard of the old Fox Trot
But when you do The Walk
You ride each car
You just shake your hips and close your eyes

And then you walk, yeah you walk
Then you walk, oh you walk, ah you walk
Oh yes you walk

Do the walk, boys!

Well I know you heard of the old mambo
And I know you heard of the old congo
But when you do the walk
You're startin to get close
And don't step on your partners toes!

You just walk, yeah you walk, then you walk
Yes you walk, oh you walk, just the walk

Now if you don't know what it's all about
Come to me and I'll show you how
Well do it fast, well do it slow
Then you'll know the walk everywhere you go

You can walk, and you walk, now you walk
You gonna walk, you gotta walk it
Just a walk
Just a walk
Just a walk
Just a walk

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Jimmy McCracklin

Jimmy McCracklin (born August 13, 1921, St. Louis, Missouri, United States) is an American pianist, vocalist, and songwriter. His style contains West Coast blues, Jump blues, and R&B. Over a career that has spanned seven decades, he says he has written almost a thousand songs and has recorded hundreds of them. McCracklin has recorded over 30 albums, and owns four gold records. more »

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11 facts about this song

History
"The Walk" was written and performed by American pianist and rhythm and blues musician Jimmy McCracklin, who was a significant figure in the development of blues music, with his career spanning six decades.
Release and Production
This hit single was released in 1957 under Checker Records, which was a subsidiary of Chess Records. This record label was known for its contribution to blues and rhythm and blues music.
Chart Performance
"The Walk" enjoyed enormous chart success. It peaked at number seven on the Billboard Hot 100 and reached the number five position on the R&B chart in 1958.
Lyrical Content
The song's catchy lyrics inspired a dance of the same name. The lyrics include calls to "do the walk", which ended up having people creating their unique variations of the dance.
Legacy
The song's influence extended far beyond its initial release. It was covered by several other artists including, The Inmates in 1979 and The Animals in 1964.
Acknowledgment
In 2007, "The Walk" was included in the NPR 100, the list of "the most significant American musical works of the 20th century" curated by National Public Radio.
Influence
McCracklin's style in this song and its success undoubtedly influenced many artists in the years to follow, extending his legacy far beyond blues and into the genres of rock and roll and soul.
McCracklin's career
At the time of releasing "The Walk," McCracklin had been producing music for a decade. However, this song is often considered his breakthrough hit.
Pop Culture
In the movie "American Graffiti," one of the main characters, John Milner, is heard playing "The Walk" on his car radio - a testament to the song's continued relevance in the American cultural landscape, even years after its release.
Awards and Honors
The song's writer, Jimmy McCracklin was honored with a Pioneer Award from the Rhythm and Blues Foundation in 1990.
Significance
The song's upbeat rhythm work, along with McCracklin's distinctive vocals, helped establish "The Walk" as one of the most iconic songs of the Rhythm and Blues era.

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