"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]
Personnel
- Don Brewer – lead and backing vocals, drums
- Mark Farner – guitar, backing vocals
- Craig Frost – Wurlitzer electric piano, Hammond B-3 organ, backing vocals
- Mel Schacher – bass
with:
- Todd Rundgren – backing vocals
References
- ^ Grand Funk, "Walk Like a Man" Canadian Chart Position, Collectionscanada.gc.ca, Retrieved February 13, 2015
- ^ Grand Funk, "Walk Like a Man" U.S. Chart Position, Musicvf.com, Retrieved February 13, 2015
- ^ Grand Funk, We're an American Band, Discogs.com, Retrieved February 13, 2015
- ^ Grand Funk, "Walk Like a Man" single release, 45cat.com, Retrieved February 13, 2015
- ^ "Todd Rundgren Records New Versions of Songs He Produced for Other Artists on '(Re)Production' Album". Ultimateclassicrock.com. 16 September 2011.
- ^ "CashBox Record Reviews" (PDF). Cash Box. November 10, 1973. p. 16. Retrieved 2021-12-11.
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