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"Walk On By"
Dionne Warwick
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The B-side that became a classic, "Walk On By" was recorded for Dionne Warwick's third Bacharach and David song collection, Make Way For Dionne Warwick. The song tells the story of someone pleading with her ex-lover to leave her alone.		 Dionne Warwick
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ComposerÌý Bacharach & David
GenreÌý Easy Listening / Pop
AlbumÌý Make Way For Dionne Warwick
Year of ReleaseÌý 1964
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