Walking the Dog (song)

Walking the Dog (song)

"Walking the Dog" (or "Walkin' the Dog") is a Rufus Thomas song. It was released on his 1963 album "Walking the Dog". It was his signature hit and also his biggest, reaching number 10 on the Billboard Hot 100. The lyrics make frequent references to children's nursery rhymes.

It has been covered by many artists, most notably by The Rolling Stones in 1964 on their debut album, "The Rolling Stones"; Aerosmith in 1973 on their debut album, "Aerosmith"; and by Roger Daltrey in 1975 on his second solo album, "Ride a Rock Horse".


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