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SONG HOME IN-DEPTH COVER VERSIONS YOUR VIEWS "Walk On By" Dionne Warwick The B-side that became a classic, "Walk On By" was recorded for Dionne Warwick's third Bacharach and David song collection, Make Way For Dionne Warwick. The song tells the story of someone pleading with her ex-lover to leave her alone. Song facts Composer Bacharach & David Genre Easy Listening / Pop Album Make Way For Dionne Warwick Year of Release 1964 In cover versions Who can forget The Stranglers classic version of Burt and Hal's masterpiece? The Stranglers MORE COVER VERSIONS Dionne Warwick 40% The Beach Boys 5% Gabrielle 5% Isaac Hayes 7% The Stranglers 43% VOTE FOR YOUR FAVOURITE... I guess that was the beginning of a life-time love affair really with Hal David and Burt Bacharach Johnnie Walker Listen to Johnnie Walker on discovering Bacharach & David in the 60s. READ MORE COMMENTS... Make a comment Your Name and Town/City: Your Message: Songwriting tips Like to have a bash at writing your own songs? Get some help by looking at our guide to Writing A Song Test your knowledge Have a go at the "Walk On By" quiz! Newsletter sign-up Sign up for updates on new songs, documentaries and live events Like this song? Try these... Yesterday The Beatles DON'T MISS Doves Special guests on Dermot's show this week What's on Radio 2 Documentaries Find out more about current and forthcoming documentaries on Radio 2.

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