Walk Like a Man (Grand Funk Railroad song) explained

Walk Like a Man (Grand Funk Railroad song) should not be confused with Walk Like a Man (The Four Seasons song).

Walk Like a Man
Type:single
Artist:Grand Funk Railroad
Album:We're an American Band
B-Side:The Railroad
Released:October 29, 1973
Genre:Rock
Label:Capitol
Producer:Todd Rundgren
Prev Title:We're an American Band
Prev Year:1973
Next Title:The Loco-Motion
Next Year:1974

"Walk Like a Man" is a song written by Don Brewer and Mark Farner and performed by Grand Funk Railroad. It reached number 16 in Canada[1] and number 19 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1974.[2] It was featured on their 1973 album, We're an American Band.[3]

The song and album were produced by Todd Rundgren.[4] Rundgren recorded his own version of the song for his 2011 release, (re)Production, a compilation of re-recordings of songs he had produced for other bands.[5]

Cash Box said that "the rock energy is high and perfectly carries the spirit of the group."[6]

Notes and References

  1. http://www.collectionscanada.gc.ca/rpm/028020-119.01-e.php?&file_num=nlc008388.4963a&type=1&interval=20&PHPSESSID=m89iq841abagb37ld9c0fdc1f3 Grand Funk, "Walk Like a Man" Canadian Chart Position
  2. http://www.musicvf.com/song.php?title=Walk+Like+a+Man+by+Grand+Funk+Railroad&id=18259 Grand Funk, "Walk Like a Man" U.S. Chart Position
  3. http://www.discogs.com/Grand-Funk-Were-An-American-Band/release/5446606 Grand Funk, We're an American Band
  4. http://www.45cat.com/record/3760 Grand Funk, "Walk Like a Man" single release
  5. Web site: Todd Rundgren Records New Versions of Songs He Produced for Other Artists on '(Re)Production' Album. Ultimateclassicrock.com. 16 September 2011 .
  6. News: CashBox Record Reviews. November 10, 1973. 16. 2021-12-11. Cash Box.