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Who sang Walk This Way?

Aerosmith released the song Walk This Way. Date of release: 1975.

Release date: 1975
Duration: 03:40
The story of the song ' Walk This Way '

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The meaning of the song 'Walk This Way ', based on the lyrics
What is Walk This Way about?
🎶 Walk This Way song analysis
The lyrics of this song tell the story of a young man who is trying to find love, but is shy and hesitant. He talks to his father, who tells him that he hasn't seen anything until he's "laid on a muffin," which is a metaphor for taking chances and being bold. He then meets a cheerleader who he falls in love with and they begin a relationship. He tries his luck at the high school dance and finds a girl who agrees to play. She teaches him how to walk "that way" and shows him the path to true love.

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Aerosmith - Short Biography

Aerosmith is an American rock band founded in 1970 in Boston. Composed of Steven Tyler (vocals), Joe Perry (guitar), Tom Hamilton (bass), Joey Kramer (drums) and Brad Whitford (guitar), the band has released more than 15 albums and has received 4 Grammy Awards. Aerosmith's music is known for its mix of hard rock, blues, heavy metal and pop. They are considered one of the most influential and popular bands in rock history.
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- "Walk This Way" is a song by the American rock band Aerosmith, written by Steven Tyler and Joe Perry.
- It was originally released as the second single from the album Toys in the Attic (1975), and reached number 10 on the Billboard Hot 100 in early 1977.
- In the 1980s, the song was covered by the hip-hop group Run-D.M.C. on their 1986 album Raising Hell, which became an international hit and earned both groups a Soul Train Music Award for Best Rap Single in 1987.
- Both versions of the song are in the Grammy Hall of Fame.
- The Run-D.M.C. cover is credited with helping to create a new musical subgenre, rap rock, which combines elements of rock and hip hop.

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