Walk On By facts for kids
"Walk On By" is a famous and a bit sad song. It was written by a talented composer named Burt Bacharach. A singer named Dionne Warwick was the first to sing it. This song became very popular when it came out in April 1964.
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The Story of "Walk On By"
The Creators Behind the Hit
The music for "Walk On By" was created by Burt Bacharach. He was a very famous American composer. The words were written by Hal David. The first person to sing this song was Dionne Warwick. She is a well-known American singer. Her powerful voice helped make the song a big success.
Release and Chart Success
"Walk On By" was first released in April 1964. It quickly became a big hit. The song reached the number one spot on the United States R&B charts. It also did very well on the pop music charts. This showed how much people loved the song.
Other Artists Sing It
Many other artists have sung their own versions of "Walk On By." These are called cover versions. Some famous musicians who covered the song include Isaac Hayes, Melissa Manchester, and Cyndi Lauper. Melissa Manchester released her version in 1989. Each artist brought their own style to the song.
