1) Bobby Lewis… Read Full Bio ↴There is more than one artist with this name, including:
1) Bobby Lewis (1925–2020) was an American rock and roll and rhythm and blues singer best known for his 1961 hit singles "Tossin' and Turnin'" and "One Track Mind".
2) Bobby Lewis was an American country music singer-songwriter.
1) Bobby Lewis (born Robert Alan Lewis in Indianapolis, Indiana, on 9 February 1925; died 28 April 2020) was an American rock and roll and rhythm and blues singer best known for his 1961 hit singles "Tossin' and Turnin'" and "One Track Mind".
Raised in an Indianapolis orphanage, Lewis learned to play the piano by age six. Adopted at age twelve, he moved to a home in Detroit, Michigan, growing up with the influences of the pioneer blues musicians until the advent of Rock and Roll. Lewis began to build a musical career in the 1950s and in 1960 appeared at the Apollo Theatre in New York City. He recorded a 45rpm single called "Tossin' And Turnin'" that went to No.1 on the Billboard charts in July of 1961. Later that year he had a second "Top Ten" song with "One Track Mind" which would be his only other major hit record.
His song "Tossin' And Turnin'" is part of the soundtrack for the 1978 film, Animal House. It would also be covered by KISS drummer Peter Criss on his 1978 solo album entitled Peter Criss (album).
2) Bobby Lewis (born in Hodgenville, Kentucky, on 9 May 1942) is an American country music singer-songwriter. Between 1963 and 1985, Lewis released ten albums and charted more than twenty-five songs on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart. His biggest hit, "How Long Has It Been," peaked at #6 in 1966. Lewis released a 26 Country charted singles from 1966 to 1985.
What A Walk
Bobby Lewis Lyrics
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It moved like a slop
And everytime I see it, boy
I nearly blow my top
She got a walk (what a walk)
(What a walk, what a walk)
Oh, what a walk (what a walk)
She gotta catch your eye
When you see her passing by
What a walk
She don't have to dance
The pony or the bop
She cross against the light
And bring the traffic to a stop
She got a walk (what a walk)
(What a walk, what a walk)
Oh, what a walk (what a walk)
(What a walk, what a walk)
She doesn't have a notion
What she doing with that motion
What a walk
Yeah, yeah
She really is a big sensation
I'm telling you, she's the most
Oh, the biggest thing to hit the nation
Anywhere from coast to coast
Oh, she wiggle to the left
She wiggle to the right
And you forget the time and place
And everything in sight
She got a walk (what a walk)
(What a walk, what a walk)
Oh, what a walk (what a walk)
(What a walk, what a walk)
No one can entertain her
Boy, there isn't any greater
What a walk
Oh, she wiggle to the left
She wiggle to the right
And you forget the time and place
And everything in sight
She got a walk (what a walk)
(What a walk, what a walk)
Yeah, what a walk (what a walk)
(What a walk, what a walk)
But if there's any doubt
What I'm talking about
It's very clear to see
That the girl, the crazy little girl
(What a crazy little girl)
Is a tiny little puppy dog
Walking with me
(What a walk, what a walk)
(What a walk) ruff, ruff
The song "What A Walk" by Bobby Lewis is an ode to a girl with a unique and attention-grabbing stride. The lyrics describe her walk as a twist and a slop, movements that seem to be captivating the singer. He admits that every time he sees her he nearly blows his top. Her walk is so eye-catching that he forgets about everything else around him. She doesn't have to dance any popular dance moves, like the pony or the bop, she simply crosses the street and brings traffic to a stop.
The singer seems to be infatuated with this girl's walk, indicating that it is unlike anything he has ever seen before. Her walk is so unique that she doesn't even realize what she's doing with that motion. It's apparent from the lyrics that her walk has made her famous, with people all over the nation taking notice. The singer describes her movements as "wiggles," suggesting that her walk is more of a sway and a shake rather than a typical stride.
Ultimately, the song takes a humorous turn as the singer reveals that the girl with the unforgettable walk is actually a tiny puppy dog that's walking with him. Despite the surprise of the reveal, the song speaks to the idea that unique and captivating movements can come in all shapes and sizes, even from a four-legged friend.
Line by Line Meaning
It looked like a twist
Her walk had a unique quality that resembled a twist dance move.
It moved like a slop
Her walk was smooth yet not conformed and had an unconventional style.
And everytime I see it, boy
The walk caught the attention of the singer every time he saw it.
I nearly blow my top
The walk had such an effect on the singer that he nearly lost his composure.
She got a walk (what a walk)
The girl had an exceptional walk that demanded attention.
(What a walk, what a walk)
The singer is praising the girl's walk as he can't keep quiet about it.
She gotta catch your eye
The girl's walk attracted attention and was not easy to miss.
When you see her passing by
The girl's walk was noticeable when she passes by.
She don't have to dance
The girl didn't have to dance to attract attention with her walk.
The pony or the bop
She had a distinctive walk that was not typical like the other dance styles.
She cross against the light
The girl was careless and crossed the road without waiting for the traffic lights.
And bring the traffic to a stop
Her walk was so remarkable that it influenced traffic and caused it to stop.
She doesn't have a notion
The girl seems to be oblivious and unaware of her unique walking style and its effects.
What she doing with that motion
The singer is intrigued and curious about her unique walk and how she does it.
She really is a big sensation
The girl and her unique walk were a significant sensation worth noticing.
The biggest thing to hit the nation
The girl's walk had an impact and was popular throughout the nation.
Anywhere from coast to coast
The girl's walk was famous and popular all over the country.
She wiggle to the left
The girl's walk had a sway motion that went to the left.
She wiggle to the right
The girl's walk had a sway motion that went to the right.
And you forget the time and place
Her unique walk had such an effect that made the observer lose track of time and place.
And everything in sight
The observer's focus was solely on the girl's walk and nothing else in view.
No one can entertain her
The girl was confident and independent, and nobody could catch or interest her.
Boy, there isn't any greater
The girl's walk superseded anything better or greater to the singer.
But if there's any doubt
The singer addresses any inclination of uncertainty.
What I'm talking about
He confirms his subject of discussion and emphasis on the unique walk.
It's very clear to see
The uniqueness of the girl's walk is evident and hard to miss.
That the girl, the crazy little girl
The singer describes the girl as crazy and peculiar.
(What a crazy little girl)
He reiterates his description of the girl's unconventional nature.
Is a tiny little puppy dog
The girl had an attitude that resembled that of a small and cute dog.
Walking with me
The girl with the unique walk is accompanying the singer.
(What a walk, what a walk)
The singer again can't contain his excitement and admiration for the girl's walk, reiterating praise.
(What a walk) ruff, ruff
The song ends with the singer ending with dog sounds of appreciation for the girl's walk.
Contributed by Nolan D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
David Walsh
Bobby Lewis made some great records. Such a personality performance. His music makes me happy.
1lenny
I'm glad you're happy. Thanks for listening and your comment.
juha vesanen
Bobby Lewis is a star, I think.. Very good
juha vesanen
Bobby Lewis is a star, I think. A very good song, I think, too. Is he somewhat like a forgotten star, I ask?
John Benn
WOW WOW WOW !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
From a mad keen 75yo Aussie fan.
MrMartininuk
great records with King Curtis of course.....but after the hits,someone should have signed him up to make more...must have been poorly managed...