The Time (January 14, 1983) The Walk - Single

A strutting Minneapolis funk parade — The Time on the label, Prince in the studio, delivering one of the sharpest cuts from What Time Is It?

RELEASE DETAILS

Date: January 14, 1983 Catalogue: 7-29856 (US)

Format: 7" Single, 12" Promo Country: United States (worldwide variants)

A-Side: “The Walk” (Edit) – 3:24

B-Side: “Onedayi’mgonnabesomebody” – 2:27

THE STORY Released on January 14, 1983 by Warner Bros. Records, “The Walk” was the second single from The Time’s sophomore album What Time Is It?. Although credited to the band, both “The Walk” and its B-side were largely written, performed, and produced by Prince (uncredited), with Morris Day providing lead vocals and comedic flair. The single became a signature early-Time release, blending tight funk grooves with humorous energy.

CONTEXT & NOTES

The track highlighted Prince’s dual-project creativity during this era — shaping The Time’s sound while building his own catalogue. Multiple formats were issued across the US, Europe, and Japan. “The Walk” performed strongly on R&B and Dance charts and remains a fan favourite for its swagger and musical intricacy.

TRACK LIST

7" Single (US) (7-29856) A. The Walk (Edit) – 3:24 B. Onedayi’mgonnabesomebody – 2:27

12" Promo (US) (PRO-A-1080) Extended promotional version for radio and DJs

7" Single (Japan) (P-1730) Commercial and promo variants

Other Variants

• US ARC pressing

• Benelux 12" (92.9826-0)

• Various international Polydor pressings

CHART PERFORMANCE US Billboard Hot 100: Peak No. 104 US Billboard Black Singles (R&B): Peak No. 24 US Billboard Dance/Disco Top 80: Peak No. 42

PERSONNEL

• Morris Day – lead vocals

• Prince – all instruments, production (uncredited)

PACKAGING HIGHLIGHTS

• Standard Warner Bros. company sleeve (US)

• Picture sleeve variants in some markets

• Promo 12" and Japanese editions with unique labels

WHAT THE LABEL / SLEEVE SHOWS The US sleeve features a live-style photo of The Time in a club setting with bold red and yellow typography. International variants often use different artwork or company sleeves.

RELATED MATERIAL

• What Time Is It? (1982 album)

• 777-9311 (1982 single)

• Gigolos Get Lonely Too (1983 single)

For other relevant posts, see the tags at the foot of the page.

SOURCES Prince Vault • Discogs • Billboard charts

COPYRIGHT NOTICE All single artwork, photographs, logos, and original text excerpts remain the property of their respective copyright holders. This entry is a transformative, non-commercial archival summary created for historical documentation and educational reference. No ownership of the original material is claimed or implied.

ARTIST — The Time

ARTIST CATEGORY — The Time Singles

ARTIST ITEM — The Walk (Single)

ARTIST ATTACHMENT — Warner Bros. Records

ARTIST YEAR — 1983