Joseph Arthur - Walk On The Wild Side Lyrics
Holly came from Miami, F.L.A.
Hitch-hiked her way across the U.S.A.
Plucked her eyebrows on the way
Shaved her legs and then he was a she
She says, "Hey, babe,
Said, "Hey, honey,
Take a walk on the wild side."
Candy came from out on the Island
In the back room she was everybody's darling
But she never lost her head
Even when she was giving head
She says, "Hey, babe,
Take a walk on the wild side."
Said, "Hey, babe,
And the colored girls go
"Doo do doo do doo do do doo..."
Little Joe never once gave it away
Everybody had to pay and pay
A hustle here and a hustle there
New York City's the place
Where they said, "Hey, babe,
Take a walk on the wild side."
I said, "Hey, Joe,
Take a walk on the wild side."
Sugar Plum Fairy came and hit the streets
Looking for soul food and a place to eat
Went to the Apollo
You should've seen them go, go, go
They said, "Hey, sugar,
Take a walk on the wild side."
I said, "Hey, babe,
Take a walk on the wild side."
All right, huh
Jackie is just speeding away
Thought she was James Dean for a day
Then I guess she had to crash
Valium would have helped that bash
Said, "Hey, babe,
Take a walk on the wild side."
I said, "Hey, honey,
Take a walk on the wild side."
And the colored girls say,
"Doo do doo do doo do do doo..."
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Joseph Arthur Walk On The Wild Side Comments
one of the best
Best version I have heard of Take a walk on the Wild Side !
when I hear this song I see my soul
Nice cover
A great song thanks Joseph
Incredible rendition.
Lou has always been one of my favorites! Great rendition of this song Joe! Thank you!
Beautiful cover. You have taken Lou's song and made it your own. You have just made a new fan.
Great Tribute!
nice job last night.
Just saw this artist on Late Night with David Letterman , ..... What a a soulful rendition of Lou Reed's classic . Very impressive .
what a beautiful and brilliant version. thanks for it, joseph! r.i.p. lou !
Muito legal cara! Come sing in Brazil guy.
'm glad you decided to do the album. "Wild Side" couldn't be better. I can't wait to hear the rest. Stay safe.
An incredibly heart-felt rendition and wonderful tribute. Joseph clearly respected and loved his friend Lou. Lou would be proud. Simply beautiful Mr. Arthur. <3
Words can not express how much I love you Joseph Arthur!! Only art, music, film, dance, theater & photography:..
What a beautiful wistful rendition. Never heard anything like it. And the soft-focus blurry video images and NY locales blend perfectly with the tone of the song.
You Sir , You Are the Man ... Peace and Brightest of Blessing to you and yours
Really nice stripped down version! Very cool!
You did him proud x