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"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.

Dionne Warwick

Song facts


Composer	Bacharach & David

Genre	Easy Listening / Pop

Album	Make Way For Dionne Warwick

Year of Release	1964

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The Stranglers

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Dionne Warwick

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The Beach Boys

5%
Gabrielle

5%
Isaac Hayes

7%
The Stranglers

43%

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