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"Walk On By" is a song written by Burt Bacharach and Hal David for singer Dionne Warwick in 1963. Warwick's recording of the song peaked at number 6 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and number 1 on the Cash Box Rhythm and Blues Chart In June 1964 and was nominated for a 1965 Grammy Award for the Best Rhythm and Blues Recording.
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- The one-chord intro. It’s not a long instrumental intro to “Walk on By” — just two measures — but it all clips along on the same uneasy A minor chord, not shifting even once Warwick’s vocal begins.
- The early title arrival. We’ve barely even started to acclimate to the melodic and rhythmic pattern of Warwick’s first verse before she cuts it off entirely at the end of the second lyric.
- The horn punctuation. Warwick’s delivery of the title phrase is arresting on its own, but what ensures that it’s totally unforgettable is the staccato, six-note muted trumpet riff that follows it, courtesy of players Irwin Markowitz and Ernie Royal.
- The chorus delivery. Dionne Warwick occupies a space in pop history that’s entirely her own, particularly among the teen idols and soul belters of the early ’60s.
Walk on By. Burt Bacharach. Track 8 on The Man! Burt Bacharach: His Songs. Producer. Burt Bacharach. 1965 1 viewer. 4 Contributors.
May 8, 2024 · Learn how “Walk On By” became a hit and a jazz standard after being released as a B-side by Dionne Warwick in 1964. Discover the song's covers by Gábor Szabó, George Benson, Diana Krall and Isaac Hayes.
