I Want to Walk You Home
Fats Domino
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I want to walk you home Please let me walk you home I wants to walk you home Please let me walk you home You look so good to me, oh-ooh-ee I wish I was the lucky guy who could walk you right on down the aisle I love the way you walk I love to hear you talk I love the way you walk I love to hear you talk I'm not tryin' to be smart, I'm not tryin' to break your heart But if I ask you for a date, will you tell me that I'm not too late I want to hold your hand Please let me hold your hand I want to hold your hand Please let me hold your hand You look so good to me, oo-ooee I saw you walking all alone, that's why I want to walk you home So let me walk you home Please let me walk you home I want to walk you home Please let me walk you home You look so good to me, oh-ooh-ee I saw you walking all alone, that's why I want to walk you home That's why I want to walk you home, that's why I want to walk you home That's why I want to walk you home
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Written by: ANTOINE DOMINO
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10 facts about this song
Song Creation"I Want to Walk You Home" was composed by the legendary New Orleans rhythm and blues musician Antoine "Fats" Domino Jr., reflecting his prowess in songwriting.
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Release DateThe song was released in July 1959 as a single, ensuring Fats Domino's prominent place in the music industry during that period.
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Record LabelThe song was released under the Imperial Records label, which was one of the leading recording companies in the mid-20th century known for promoting African American musicians.
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Chart PerformanceUpon release, "I Want to Walk You Home" peaked at No.8 on the Billboard Hot 100 Pop chart, indicating its mainstream popularity.
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R&B ChartsBesides its Billboard Hot 100 success, the song also topped the Billboard R&B chart, making it a significant hit in the genre of rhythm and blues.
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AcclaimThis song remains one of Fats Domino's biggest hits and a true classic in the annals of popular music.
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LegacyDue to the song's popularity, it has been covered by many artists throughout the years, cementing Domino's influence in the music industry.
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Multi-lingual Versions"I Want to Walk You Home" even has a French version, showcasing the global appeal and adaptability of Fats Domino's music.
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Grammy Hall of FameIn 2007, Fats Domino’s version of "I Want to Walk You Home" was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame, recognizing its artistic significance, historical importance, and lasting quality.
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Cultural ImpactThe song has been featured in numerous films and commercials, illustrating its continued relevance and cultural impact.
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