Walk on the Wild Side (David and Bernstein song)

"Walk on the Wild Side" originated as the title song of the 1962 film of the same name as performed by Brook Benton over the film's coda and closing credits.Lyrics were written by Mack David and music was by Elmer Bernstein.It addresses an unnamed straying Christian — or perhaps all who and seems to threaten them in terms understood within their life style: The song has had a second life in real-life gospel music.The record cover displays a sticker-facsimile quoting "Includes the exciting jazz version of WALK ON THE WILD SIDE" in order to take advantage of the success of the movie soundtrack.The track was released spread over two sides of a 45-rpm single; Smith's organ is not heard until Part Two.
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