Walk This Way

Aerosmith

About Walk This Way

"Walk This Way" is a song by the American hard rock band Aerosmith. Written by Steven Tyler and Joe Perry, the song was originally released as the second single from the album Toys in the Attic (1975). It peaked at number 10 on the Billboard Hot 100 in early 1977, part of a string of successful hit singles for the band in the 1970s. In addition to being one of the songs that helped break Aerosmith into the mainstream in the 1970s, it also helped revitalize their career in the 1980s when it was covered by hip hop group Run–D. M. C. on their 1986 album Raising Hell. This cover was a touchstone for the new musical subgenre of rap rock, or the melding of rock and hip hop. It became an international hit and won both groups a Soul Train Music Award for Best Rap Single in 1987 Soul Train Music Awards. 


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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 nothing
'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
'Cause the best thing lovin' with her sister and her cousin
Only 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
Of the swing" like I didn't care

So I took a big chance at the high school dance
With a missy who was ready to play
Wasn't me she was foolin'
'Cause she knew what she was doin'
And I know love is here to stay
When she told me to

Walk this way, walk this way
Walk this way, walk this way
Walk this way, walk this way
Walk this way, walk this way
Ah, just give me a kiss

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School girl sweetie with the classy kinda sassy
Little skirt's climbin' 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
'Til the boys told me something I missed
Then my next door neighbor with a daughter had a favor
So I gave her 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
Of the swing" like I didn't care

So I took a big chance at the high school dance
With a missy who was ready to play
Wasn't me she was foolin'
'Cause she knew what she was doin'
When she told me how to walk this way
She told me to

Walk this way, walk this way
Walk this way, walk this way
Walk this way, walk this way
Walk this way, talk this way
Just give me a kiss

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Aerosmith

Aerosmith is an American rock band, sometimes referred to as "The Bad Boys from Boston" and "America's Greatest Rock and Roll Band." Their style, which is rooted in blues-based hard rock, has come to also incorporate elements of pop,heavy metal, and rhythm and blues, and has inspired many subsequent rock artists. The band was formed in Boston, Massachusetts in 1970. Guitarist Joe Perry and bassist Tom Hamilton, originally in a band together called the Jam Band, met up with singer Steven Tyler, drummer Joey Kramer, and guitarist Ray Tabano, and formed Aerosmith. In 1971, Tabano was replaced by Brad Whitford, and the band began developing a following in Boston. more »

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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.
Release Date
The song was released in 1975 on the album "Toys in the Attic".
Inception of Lyrics
Steve Tyler wrote the lyrics of "Walk This Way" while listening to the beat and riff looped by the other band members.
Title Origin
The title of the track, "Walk This Way", was inspired by a line in the Mel Brooks movie "Young Frankenstein".
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.
Revival of the Song
In 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.
Crossover Success
The 1986 version of "Walk this Way" is widely recognized as a significant factor in establishing rap in mainstream popular music.
Music Video Recognition
The 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.
Video Music Awards
The 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.
Grammy Awards
"Walk This Way" has been inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame for its significant impact on the music industry.
The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
In 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.
Song Influence
The song has been sampled and covered by various artists in different genres, attesting to its wide influence and enduring popularity.

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