Walk This Way - in Other Media

In Other Media

  • Both the Run–D.M.C. version and the original version of the song are featured in Guitar Hero: Aerosmith.
  • Aerosmith's autobiography is named Walk This Way.
  • Aerosmith's fan club, Aero Force One, sells doormats printed with the phrase "Walk This Way".
  • The music video for "Walk This Way" was parodied in the music video for Lil Jon's "Get Low Remix" and Lil Wayne's "Shooter".
  • The famous opening drum beat, or beat resembling such part, is actually looped in one section of the Adam Sandler film Big Daddy, during the scene where he is throwing sticks toward the roller bladers.
  • When Aerosmith guest-performed on the hit animated-series The Simpsons in Flaming Moe's, they performed "Walk This Way", featuring side vocals from Moe Szyslak the bartender (voiced by Hank Azaria).
  • The radio edit is featured in the Rock 'n' Roller Coaster at Walt Disney World.
  • The Aerosmith/Run–D.M.C. remake version of the song is included in Dance Dance Revolution ULTRAMIX 3.
  • In Boston's Fun Food Factory there is a sign telling you where the line starts saying "'Walk This Way' says Mr Tyler".
  • This song is referenced in another more recent song by Aerosmith, "Just Push Play".
  • The tag line for the video game Guitar Hero: Aerosmith is Walk This Way.
  • The Run–D.M.C. version is included on the soundtrack to the 2008 film Sex and the City: The Movie.
  • In the horror movie The Lost Boys a group of people are dancing around a bonfire with "Walk This Way" playing.
  • In the Konami Wii video game Yu-Gi-Oh 5D's: Wheelie Breakers a version of the riff can be heard on menu screens
  • In the 2011 movie The Smurfs, using the Run–D.M.C. version, with the lyrics modified by the Smurfs.
  • A version by Lil' P-Nut featuring Haunted by Heroes with modified lyrics aired on Cartoon Network, parodying/copying the Run–D.M.C. video, at least the beginning.
  • In the 1987 movie China Girl, the Run–D.M.C. version is featured in a nightclub scene where the character Tye (played by Sari Chang) is changing clothes in the ladies restroom.
Preceded by
"Slice of Heaven" by Dave Dobbyn feat. Herbs
New Zealand Singles Chart (Run–D.M.C. version)
November 26, 1986
Succeeded by
"Ain't Nothin' Goin' on But the Rent" by Gwen Guthrie

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