Walking in L.A. explained

Walking in L.A.
Cover:Walking_in_L.A._single.jpg
Type:single
Artist:Missing Persons
Album:Spring Session M
Released:February 1983
Recorded:1982
Studio:Chateau Recorders (Los Angeles)
Genre:New wave
Label:Capitol
Producer:Ken Scott
Prev Title:Windows
Prev Year:1983
Next Title:Give
Next Year:1984

"Walking in L.A." is a song by American new wave band Missing Persons. It was written by Terry Bozzio, with production by Ken Scott at Chateau Recorders, in Los Angeles, California. The song appeared on their debut studio album Spring Session M in 1982 and has been described as the pivotal song on the album.[1] It was released as a single in February 1983.[2] A live version of the song (recorded in 1981) was released as a CD bonus track on Missing Persons’ 1984 album, Rhyme & Reason.[3]

It was a minor hit In the United States, spending 6 weeks on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and peaking at #70 in March 1983.[4] It is still recalled occasionally today for its comical portrayal of Hollywood culture and its wry observations on getting around in Los Angeles (“Nobody walks in L.A.!”).[5] [6] Songwriter Terry Bozzio has said that he was inspired to write the song by comedians making jokes about driving everywhere in the city.[7]

Charts

Chart (1983)!scope="col"
US Billboard Hot 100[8] 70
US Cash Box Top 100[9] 62

Cover versions and media appearances

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Spring Session M Review . Alex Ogg . allmusic.com . February 6, 2023.
  2. Web site: Missing Persons – Walking In L.A. . www.discogs.com . February 5, 2023 . It was also included as a B-side of a promotional 12-inch single of “Destination Unknown” in 1982. Web site: Missing Persons – Destination Unknown / Walking In L.A.. www.discogs.com . February 5, 2023 .
  3. Web site: Missing Persons / Rhyme & Reason. Rubellan Remasters.
  4. Web site: Billboard Hot 100, Week of March 26, 1983 . Billboard . February 4, 2023.
  5. Web site: Walking In L.A. . Steve Finlay . June 30, 2010. wardsauto.com. February 5, 2023 . .
  6. Web site: Song of the Week: "Walking in L.A." by Missing Persons. Izzi . April 24, 2012. Women in Rock. February 5, 2023 .
  7. Web site: Nobody Walks in LA . October 26, 2012. Studio 360. WNYC Studios . February 8, 2023 . .
  8. Billboard Hot 100, Week of March 26, 1983 . . February 5, 2023 . Billboard Hot 100.
  9. Web site: CASH BOX Top 100 Singles – Week ending April 9, 1983 . February 5, 2023 . Cash Box magazine.
  10. Web site: Take Me Home Tonight Soundtracks . imdb.com . February 8, 2023 .
  11. Web site: Walking in L.A., Missing Persons . whatsong . February 8, 2023 .

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