Walk Right In
Rooftop Singers
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Walk right in, sit right down Daddy, let your mind roll on Walk right in, sit right down Daddy, let your mind roll on Everybody's talkin' 'bout a new way of walkin' Do you want to lose your mind? Walk right in, sit right down Daddy, let your mind roll on Walk right in, sit right down Baby, let your hair hang down Walk right in, sit right down Baby, let your hair hang down Everybody's talkin' 'bout a new way of walkin' Do you want to lose your mind? Walk right in, sit right down Baby, let your hair hang down Walk right in, sit right down Daddy, let your mind roll on Walk right in, sit right down Daddy, let your mind roll on Everybody's talkin' 'bout a new way of walkin' Do you want to lose your mind? Walk right in, sit right down Daddy, let your mind roll on Daddy, let your mind roll on
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Written by: Gus Cannon, Erik Darling, Willard Svanoe, Hosea Woods
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Peermusic Publishing
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10 facts about this song
Release Date"Walk Right In" was released in November 1962 by the Rooftop Singers.
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Genre ClassificationThe song falls under the genres of folk and skiffle music.
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Chart RankingThe track became a massive hit, climbing to number 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 in January 1963. It also reached number 10 in the UK Singles Chart.
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Original Composer"Walk Right In" was originally composed by Gus Cannon and Hosea Woods in 1929 and covered by the Rooftop Singers in a 1962 version.
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Formation of the Rooftop SingersThe music trio, the Rooftop Singers, was assembled specifically to record "Walk Right In."
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12-string Guitar UseThe song is known for popularizing the 12-string guitar in the mainstream music scene. Erik Darling, a member of the group, suggested this instrument bring a unique sound to their cover version of the song.
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Cover Versions"Walk Right In" has been covered by various artists over the years, including country singer Suzy Bogguss and British rock band Dr. Feelgood.
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Re-recorded VersionGus Cannon, the original composer, re-recorded the song in 1963, following the success of the Rooftop Singers' version.
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RecognitionThe song was recognized with a Grammy Hall of Fame Award, showcasing its cultural and historic significance.
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Influence"Walk Right In" helped spur interest in the American folk music genre amidst the dominance of rock and roll in the 1960s.
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