On this date in 1964, WALK ON BY by DIONNE WARWICK peaked at #6 on the Billboard Hot 100 (June 9th 1964) NOTE: The video here is Dionne performing the classic WALK ON BY on a Paris rooftop in 1964. I've colorized the original black and white film. The building is on the banks of the River Seine, in the 16th arrondissement, and was designed by the architect Henri Bernard. It had been inaugurated in December 1963 by President Charles de Gaulle, only months before this clip was filmed. Composed by

Dionne Warwick's "Walk On By" is a timeless ballad with a bittersweet melody and lyrics that speak to the universal experience of heartbreak. Here's a breakdown of the song's history and impact:The Song's Origin: * It was written by Burt Bacharach and Hal David in 1963. * The song's unique blend of jazz, pop, and classical influences made it a sensation of its time. * It was initially released as a B-side on Dionne Warwick's album "Make Way for Dionne Warwick." * The song reached number 6 on the

Arguably one of the greatest covers of all time, if not the greatest! On this date in 1978, THE STRANGLERS released the single, WALK ON BY, (July 21st, 1978). NOTE: I've extended the Top Of The Pops performance to the full 6 mins of the song. In 1978, The Stranglers recorded a version of WALK ON BY, the classic Burt Bacharach/Hal David tune. It had been part of the band’s set for a few years and during that time it had gradually evolved. By ’78 it was a much refined thing, far removed from the b