I'm Walkin
Fats Domino
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I'm walkin', yes indeed, and I'm talkin' 'bout you and me I'm hopin' that you'll come back to me (yes) I'm lonely as I can be, I'm waitin' for your company I'm hopin' that you'll come back to me What 'ya gonna do when the well runs dry? You're gonna run away and hide I'm gonna run right by your side, for you pretty baby I'll even die I'm walkin', yes indeed, I'm talkin' 'bout you and me I'm hopin' that you'll come back to me I'm walkin', yes indeed, and I'm talkin' 'bout you and me I'm hopin' that you'll come back to me (yes) I'm lonely as I can be, I'm waitin' for your company I'm hopin' that you'll come back to me What 'ya gonna do when the well runs dry? You're gonna sit right down and cry What 'ya gonna do when I say bye-bye? All you're gonna do is dry your eye I'm walkin', yes indeed, I'm talkin' 'bout you and me I'm hopin' that you'll come back to me
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Written by: ANTOINE DOMINO, DAVE BARTHOLOMEW
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14 facts about this song
Background"I'm Walkin'" is a popular song by American singer and pianist Antoine "Fats" Domino Jr. Domino, known as "the real king of rock 'n' roll," wrote the track along with Dave Bartholomew.
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Release YearThis song was officially released on 14 February 1957 by Imperial Records.
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Chart Success"I'm Walkin'" was a substantial hit for Domino. It reached #1 on the Billboard RnB chart and peaked at #4 on the Billboard Pop chart.
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InfluentialIt is considered one of the songs that shaped and defined the rock 'n' roll genre, influencing several future artists.
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Multiple CoversNumerous musicians have covered the song, including Ricky Nelson, whose cover also made it into the top five on the U.S. charts.
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Album InclusionDomino included "I'm Walkin'" in several of his greatest hits compilations due to its popularity and impact.
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Live PerformancesThe song has been part of Domino's setlist in various concerts and live performances due to its crowd-pleasing rhythm and Domino's energetic performance.
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AwardsThough it didn't win any awards, "I'm Walkin'" is consistently ranked as one of the greatest songs of the 1950s and regularly included on lists of the best rock 'n' roll tracks.
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Sales RecordThe single sold over a million copies within weeks of its release, earning a gold record certification.
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Cultural ImpactFats Domino's "I'm Walkin'" has been featured in numerous films, TV shows, and commercials, continuing its cultural significance long after its release.
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Music VideoFor "I'm Walkin'," Fats Domino, like many artists of his time, didn't officially release a music video. Instead, performances on TV shows or concerts serve as the visual representation of the song.
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Domino and Bartholomew"I'm Walkin'" is one of the many collaborations between Fats Domino and Dave Bartholomew. Both partners are responsible for some of the biggest hits of the '50s and have a prominent place in the history of popular music.
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LyricsThe lyrics of "I'm Walkin'" is a classic blues narrative and has been praised for its simplicity and emotional directness.
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Musical StyleThe upbeat tempo and Domino's pounding piano give the song a distinctive sound, adding to its popularity and enduring appeal.
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