Walking the Dog
| "Walking the Dog" | |
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| Single by Rufus Thomas | |
| from the album Walking the Dog | |
| Released |  1963 |
| Format | Single |
| Genre | R&B |
| Length | 2:30 |
| Label | Stax Records |
| Writer(s) | Rufus Thomas |
| Producer | Jim Stewart |
"Walking the Dog" (or "Walkin' the Dog") is a Rufus Thomas song. It was released on his 1963 album Walking the Dog. It was his signature hit and also his biggest, reaching number 10 on the Billboard Hot 100 in December 1963 and remaining on the Hot 100 for 14 weeks.[1] The lyrics make frequent references to children's nursery rhymes.
The song was covered by The Rolling Stones in 1964. Unlike most Stones' recordings, the songs features harmony vocals on the chorus solely by Brian Jones and Jagger (most early Stones songs feature either Keith Richards and Bill Wyman joining on backing vocals) making their recording of the song unique among their catalogue.
The Rolling Stones Personnel [edit]
- Mick Jagger - Lead Vocals, handclaps
- Brian Jones - Guitar Riff, Lead Guitar, harmony vocals, handclaps, whistling
- Keith Richards - Guitar
- Bill Wyman - Bass guitar
- Charlie Watts - Drums
Many other artists have covered the song, including The Flamin' Groovies, The Sonics, Aerosmith, Roger Daltrey, Green Day, The Trashmen, Luv'd Ones, Bob Paisley and the Southern Grass and Ratt. It was performed live by the Grateful Dead in 1966, a couple of times in 1970, and revived briefly in 1984-85.
Releases [edit]
| Year | Artist | Album |
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Rufus Thomas | Walking the Dog |
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The Rolling Stones | The Rolling Stones |
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Johnny Rivers | At the Whisky à Go Go |
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The Sonics | Here Are the Sonics |
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Mitch Ryder And The Detroit Wheels | Breakout...!!! |
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The Everly Brothers | Beat & Soul |
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Davy Graham | Midnight Man |
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The Flamin' Groovies | Teenage Head |
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Aerosmith | Aerosmith |
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Rick Derringer | Spring Fever |
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Roger Daltrey | Ride a Rock Horse |
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Dr. Feelgood | Stupidity |
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John Cale | Sabotage/Live |
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Ratt | Ratt |
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Green Day | Demos tape for Dookie |
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The Trashmen | Bird Call!: The Twin City Stomp of The Trashmen |
References [edit]
- ^ Bullfrog's Pond Billboard Top 100. Retrieved on 20 January 2009.
- ^ CD Universe Previously unreleased track, recorded between 1961 and 1967.
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