These Boots Are Made for Walkin'
Nancy Sinatra
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You came by at two o'clock, You shoulda been by at ten I said bye at three o'clock And I ain't coming back again Whoa! How does that grab you, darlin'? How does that mess your mind? How does that grab you darlin'? This girl is leavin' you behind. You smart alec tom cat you! When the sun goes down And the moon comes up I'm gonna go out and prowl oh ya! Don't come lookin' for your pussy cat, 'Cause I won't be here No how! Whoa! How does that grab you darlin'? How does that mess your mind? How does that grab you darlin'? This girl is leavin' you behind. Now you ain't nothin' But an old tom cat, Runnin' around my house I'll tell you something You old tom cat You just lost your mouse Whoa! How does that grab you darlin'? How does that mess your mind? How does that grab you darlin'? This girl is leavin' you behind. There's more than one way To skin a cat you know. Prrr Bye bye
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Written by: LEE HAZLEWOOD
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10 facts about this song
Song Origin"These Boots Are Made for Walkin'" was written by Lee Hazlewood and was originally recorded by Nancy Sinatra.
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Jessica Simpson's VersionPop singer Jessica Simpson covered the song for the soundtrack of her 2005 movie "The Dukes of Hazzard".
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Visual AestheticsThe original 1966 music video for Nancy Sinatra's version of the song featured go-go dancing, which was popular during that time. In contrast, Jessica Simpson's video was a campy take on the Dukes of Hazzard theme, complete with car chases and denim outfits.
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Chart PerformanceInterestingly, both versions of the song were chart toppers. Nancy Sinatra’s original version topped the Billboard Hot 100 and the UK Singles Chart. Simpson's version also charted well, reaching number 14 on the Billboard Hot 100 and number one on the Billboard Hot Digital Songs chart.
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Record SalesNancy Sinatra's original version of the song was so popular, it ended up selling over half a million copies in the US alone. It was also one of the few songs by a female artist to be certified gold by The Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) in the 1960s.
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InspirationReportedly, Lee Hazlewood intended to record the song himself, but Nancy Sinatra convinced him to let her do it instead. He said the inspiration came from wanting to write a "girl's answer" to country songs where the guy threatens to leave.
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Cultural Impact"These Boots Are Made for Walkin'" is considered a classic pop song and has endured in popular culture. It was even referenced in popular television shows like "Friends" and "Gilmore Girls".
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Approach to the VersionJessica Simpson's approach to the song was quite different from the original. She included snippets of dialogue from "The Dukes of Hazzard" in her version and made it sound more like a modern pop song.
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Criticism and ControversyThe song faced backlash and stirred controversy for its sexual innuendo and the supposedly provocative music video.
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LegacyBoth versions of "These Boots Are Made for Walkin'" continue to be played on radio stations today and have a significant presence in the world of pop culture. They have been covered and sampled by various artists across different genres, showcasing the song's enduring popularity.
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