"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 CanadaGrand Funk, "Walk Like a Man" Canadian Chart Position, Collectionscanada.gc.ca, Retrieved February 13, 2015 and number 19 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1974.Grand Funk, "Walk Like a Man" U.S. Chart Position, Musicvf.com, Retrieved February 13, 2015 It was featured on their 1973 album, We're an American Band.Grand Funk, We're an American Band, Discogs.com, Retrieved February 13, 2015
The song and album were produced by Todd Rundgren.Grand Funk, "Walk Like a Man" single release, 45cat.com, Retrieved February 13, 2015 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.
Cash Box said that "the rock energy is high and perfectly carries the spirit of the group."
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
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