About The Song
“When we consider The Oak Ridge Boys, we conjure images of rich, resonant harmonies, a blend of country and gospel that has defined their long and celebrated career. They are, without a doubt, a cornerstone of American musical tradition. So, when they lend their voices to a classic like ‘Walkin’ After Midnight,’ it prompts a moment of thoughtful consideration. This song, of course, is indelibly linked to the legendary Patsy Cline, whose raw, emotional delivery set an almost impossible standard. Yet, The Oak Ridge Boys, with their distinctive approach, offer a unique interpretation.
Their version of ‘Walkin’ After Midnight’ isn’t a mere imitation; it’s a re-imagining. They bring their signature vocal blend to a song that is, at its core, a tale of longing and heartache. The song, if you recall, is about a person that is looking for their lost love, and walking around untill they find them. The Oak Ridge Boys vocal blend adds a layer of depth to the song. It is a very impressive version of the song. What they do, in essence, is to take a song known for its solo vulnerability and infuse it with the power of collective harmony. This creates a fascinating contrast, a sense of shared sorrow that is quite moving.
Musically, they stay true to the song’s fundamental structure, but their vocal arrangement is where they truly shine. The harmonies, those rich, layered vocals that have become their trademark, add a texture that is both familiar and refreshingly new. It’s a testament to their versatility, their ability to take a song so deeply associated with a single voice and make it their own.
For those of us who have lived through the ebb and flow of love and loss, The Oak Ridge Boys’ ‘Walkin’ After Midnight’ offers a new perspective on a timeless classic. It’s a reminder that great songs can be reinterpreted, reimagined, and given new life. And in the hands of The Oak Ridge Boys, this iconic melody finds a new resonance, a different kind of beauty.”
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I go out walking after midnightIn the moonlight, just like we used to doI’m always walking after midnightSearching for youI walk for miles along the highwayThat is my way of being close to youI go out walking after midnightSearching for youI’ve got to see a weeping willowCrying on his pillowMaybe he’s crying for meAnd as the sky turns gloomyNight winds whisper to meI’m lonesome as I can beI go out walking after midnightIn the starlight just hoping you may beOut there walking after midnightSearching for meI’ve got to see a weeping willowCrying on his pillowMaybe he’s crying for meAnd as the sky turns gloomyNight winds whisper to meI’m lonesome as I can beI go out walking after midnightIn the starlight just hoping you may beOut there walking after midnightSearching for meI go out walking after midnightIn the starlight just hoping you may beOut there walking after midnightSearching for me