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Name That Tune: Walking
Name That Tune: Walking
Instructions
1. Each song in this “Name That Tune” program is associated with the word “walking”.
2. Scroll through the slides and read the clues associated to each song.
3. After reading each clue and segment of lyrics, guess the title of the song based on the information you have been provided.
4. The next slide will reveal the answer and a link to a recording and/or music video.
1. It was written in 1952 by Johnny Bragg and Robert Riley. 2. Best known version of this song was by Johnnie Ray. 3. His 1956 recording reached No.2 on US Billboard Hot 100. 4. It reached No.1 on the UK Singles chart for seven weeks and became a gold record.
Lyrics: “ Getting soaking wet, Torturing my heartBy trying to forget.”
1. This song was written and recorded in 1956 by Johnny Cash. 2. It was his first No. 1 hit on Billboard charts and No. 17 on US pop charts. 3. It stayed on record charts for over 43 weeks. 4. It sold over 2 million copies.
Lyrics: “ You know we've been on tour for about a week nowAfter our last recording session, andThey say ole Johnny Cash works good under pressure“
1. This song was recorded by Patsy Cline. 2. It was written by Alan Block and Donn Hecht.3. She performed this song in January 1957 on Arthur Godfrey Talent Show. 4. This song Reached No. 2 on Billboard country music chart and No. 12 on pop chart.
Lyrics:“NIght winds whisper to me, I’m lonesome as I can be”
1. This song was sung by Fat Domino in 1957.2. It was written together with Dave Bartholomew. 3. This was his third record to reach No. 1 on the R&B Best Seller Chart for six weeks. 4. The saxophone solo was played by Herbert Hardesty.
Lyrics: “What ‘ya gonna do when the well runs dry? You’re gonna run away and hide”.
1. Song was written by Bob Crewe and Bob Gaudio.2. Song was originally recorded by the Four Seasons. 3. It was their third number one hit reaching the top of the Billboard Hot 100 on March 2, 1965.4. During recording, the room above the studio caught on fire.
Lyrics:“Oh, how you tried, To cut me down to size, By telling dirty lies to my friends”
1. Song was recorded by Dionne Warwick in 1963.2. It was composed by Burt Bacharach with lyrics by Hal David. 3. The song peaked No. 6 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and No. 1 on Cash Box Rhythm and Blues. 4. It was nominated for a 1965 Grammy Award for Best Rhythm and Blues.
Lyrics “If you see me walking down the streetAnd I start to cry each time we meet”
1. The artist who sang this song was Nancy Sinatra. 2. The song was written by Lee Hazlewood. 3. It hit No. 1 on the billboard Hot 100 on January 22, 1966. 4. This song was used in 1987 film Full Metal Jacket.
Lyrics: “And that’s Just what they‘ll do, One of these days these boots are gonna walk all over you“
1. Recorded by American country artist George Jones. 2. Song was written by Sandy Seamons and Kaye Savage. 3. It was released in January 1967 of his 24th album. 4. It stayed number one for two weeks and spent a total of nineteen weeks on country charts.
Lyrics: “Go where I go, Share all my dreams with me, I need you so”
1. This song was written by John South. 2. It was recorded in 1970. 3. The song hit No. 12 in Cashbox Chart. 4. It was covered by Elvis Presley.
Lyrics: “I believe you'd be surprised to seeThat you've been blind.”
1. This song was performed by Aerosmith. 2. It was written by Steven Tyler and Joe Perry. 3. The song was originally released from the album Toys in the Attic (1975).4. It was revitalized in the 1980s by Run- D.M.C.
Lyrics:“Was it me she was foolin? Cause she knew what she was doin‘“
1. This song was written by Kimberley Rew.2. It was recorded by Katrina and the Waves in 1983.3. It was re-released in 1985 and reached No. 4 in Australia and No.9 in the US.4. This song was originally written as a ballad, but Katrina Leskanich decided to belt the song out with a more upbeat rhythm.
Lyrics : “I used to think maybe you loved me now baby I'm sure, And I just can't wait till the day when you knock on my door”
1. This song was written and performed by the Scottish duo The Proclaimers. 2. It was released as lead single from the 1988 album Sunshine on Leith.3. It reached No.11 on UK singles chart4. Song was re-released after its appearance in the American Film Benny And Joon.
Lyrics : “Just to be the man who walks a thousand miles, to fall down at your door”
Reflection Questions 1. Did you enjoy listening to these songs?2.Did any of these songs sound familiar to you?3. Do you remember hearing these songs on the radio?
Citations
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/These_Boots_Are_Made_for_Walkin%27 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Walk_This_Wayhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Walk_a_Mile_in_My_Shoes https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/I%27m_Gonna_Be_(500_Miles) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/I%27m_Walkin%27 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Walkin%27_After_Midnight https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/I_Walk_the_Line https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Walk_Like_a_Man_(The_Four_Seasons_song) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Walk_On_By_(song) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Walk_Through_This_World_with_Me_(song) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Just_Walkin%27_in_the_Rain https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Walking_on_Sunshine_(Katrina_and_the_Waves_song)
