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Stray Cats — Sleepwalk
Album: Choo Choo Hot Fish
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Released: 1992
Length: 3:27
Plays (last 30 days): 3
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Just wish my fingers could move that quickly
Posted 9 months ago by BonzoWiltsUK    [ Reply ]
really prefer other versions more.
Posted 1 year ago by bodyschool    [ Reply ]
 cc_rider wrote:
Danny Gatton's version is nothing to sneeze at either.
c.




Agree with both comments.
Posted 1 year ago by bimmerfan739    [ Reply ]
I remember Sleepwalk was co-opted by a lot of TV advertisers in the 1990s.  They all did that little pitch bend riff to help make the commercial lighthearted, and it was annoying.
Posted 2 years ago by timmus    [ Reply ]
Heard this a lot1 Like it lots!
Posted 2 years ago by BlackBetty    [ Reply ]
 opaceo wrote:



Beautiful tone but a bit busy for my taste. Danny Gatton did my fave version. The video of Chat and Leo just below is pretty great.

 LaurieinTucson wrote:

I'd have to say at 7 minutes long the Gatton version is arguably busier ... I mean God bless Danny and may he rest in peace but to say this is "busy" compared to the extended noodling on his version is just obtuse.



Danny Gatton was GODLIKE!!!  My he rest in peace!
Posted 2 years ago by eileenomurphy    [ Reply ]
EXCELLENT!!!
Posted 2 years ago by eileenomurphy    [ Reply ]
kcar wrote:


Beautiful tone but a bit busy for my taste. Danny Gatton did my fave version. The video of Chat and Leo just below is pretty great.

 LaurieinTucson wrote:


busy? if you can't show off during sleepwalk when can you?


I'd have to say at 7 minutes long the Gatton version is arguably busier ... I mean God bless Danny and may he rest in peace but to say this is "busy" compared to the extended noodling on his version is just obtuse.
Posted 2 years ago by opaceo    [ Reply ]
 bimmerfan739 wrote:


Definitely nice wankery!



Can't beat a good bit of wankery. And for unbeatable wankery Dire Straits / Mark Knopfler is hard to beat.


Can't believe I'm commenting on beating wankery on a public forum.
Posted 2 years ago by radioparadise38    [ Reply ]
 cc_rider wrote:
Danny Gatton's version is nothing to sneeze at either.
c.





Everything Danny Gatton dId is GREAT!!!
Posted 2 years ago by joejennings    [ Reply ]
GREAT!
Posted 2 years ago by joejennings    [ Reply ]
Santo & Johnny version much better.
Posted 3 years ago by bbfhvn5    [ Reply ]
Simply great. Also, Rainer Ptacek version is fabulous.
Posted 3 years ago by pino.benja    [ Reply ]
 dtown40 wrote:

This is beyond a doubt, the very best version of  Sleepwalk there is.  Santos and Johnny did an amazing job, but Stray Cats knock it out of the park.  It totally leaves me speechless and in awe. To tell the truth, I am not a Straycats fan, but this is an exception.

Danny Gatton's version is nothing to sneeze at either.
c.


Posted 3 years ago by cc_rider    [ Reply ]
Classy version of a great song.
Posted 3 years ago by hfillmore    [ Reply ]
A faithful rendition; nice.
Posted 3 years ago by On_The_Beach    [ Reply ]
 Stuff_n_Nonsense wrote:

Pretty nice wankery at the end there. Liked it.



Definitely nice wankery!
Posted 3 years ago by bimmerfan739    [ Reply ]
Pretty nice wankery at the end there. Liked it.
Posted 3 years ago by Stuff_n_Nonsense    [ Reply ]
Sure sounds a lot like "This Boy" by The Beatles
Posted 3 years ago by pinto    [ Reply ]
 Queue wrote:
I think Brian recorded another take on this with the BSO.  Will go listen to that one after this.

I think maybe Satriani recorded a good version too.

I think with a piece like this, there is no "better"...     it is each artist's interpretation of the piece.    One may align with your personal taste more, so you like it better, but I may prefer a different one.

Regardless, I enjoy this piece no matter who is interpreting it.    
 
Well put.
Posted 4 years ago by itsme_bygolly    [ Reply ]
 dtown40 wrote:
This is beyond a doubt, the very best version of  Sleepwalk there is.  Santos and Johnny did an amazing job, but Stray Cats knock it out of the park.  It totally leaves me speechless and in awe. To tell the truth, I am not a Straycats fan, but this is an exception.

This is a departure from the rockabilly Stray Cats is known for. I really admire the fantastic guitar work. 9
Posted 4 years ago by itsme_bygolly    [ Reply ]
I'd go with the Joe Satriani version.
Posted 4 years ago by cely    [ Reply ]
Starry skies above me, literary.
Posted 4 years ago by Pjesnik    [ Reply ]
This is beyond a doubt, the very best version of  Sleepwalk there is.  Santos and Johnny did an amazing job, but Stray Cats knock it out of the park.  It totally leaves me speechless and in awe. To tell the truth, I am not a Straycats fan, but this is an exception.
Posted 4 years ago by dtown40    [ Reply ]
Quoting Queue:  "I think with a piece like this, there is no "better"... it is each artist's interpretation of the piece. One may align with your personal taste more, so you like it better, but I may prefer a different one."
Thanks!  Couldn't have said it better myself!
The French speak of  "interpreter une chanson", to interpret a song.
And so, as you point out, each artist gives his or her own 'interpretation'.
Posted 4 years ago by macadavy    [ Reply ]
Pure excellence .  Thanks RP.
Posted 4 years ago by dtown40    [ Reply ]
Thank you I needed this today.
Posted 4 years ago by nancynancy    [ Reply ]
 thewiseking wrote:
 
 
Dummy
Posted 4 years ago by robspeds    [ Reply ]
 kcar wrote:


Beautiful tone but a bit busy for my taste. Danny Gatton did my fave version. The video of Chat and Leo just below is pretty great. 
 

busy? if you can't show off during sleepwalk when can you?
Posted 4 years ago by LaurieinTucson    [ Reply ]
Probably, no definitely, the only time I've enjoyed listening to the Stray Cats.  Sleepwalk is a masterpiece!
Posted 4 years ago by WannabeBanned    [ Reply ]
Great to hear these guitar tracks on RP - I do fear  Hank Marivn and The Shadows have been left in the limelight!
Posted 4 years ago by prs    [ Reply ]
I think Brian recorded another take on this with the BSO.  Will go listen to that one after this.

I think maybe Satriani recorded a good version too.

I think with a piece like this, there is no "better"...     it is each artist's interpretation of the piece.    One may align with your personal taste more, so you like it better, but I may prefer a different one.

Regardless, I enjoy this piece no matter who is interpreting it.    
Posted 4 years ago by Queue    [ Reply ]
Love this song. Here is a fabulous cover from Bristol UK based band Ruzz Guitar's Blues Revue - Sleep Walk Cover
Posted 5 years ago by skyhigh_71    [ Reply ]
 amcostigan88 wrote:
Every Guitar Center has a guy like this...
 
Actually, every Guitar Center has a guy better than this
Posted 5 years ago by thewiseking    [ Reply ]
 jasoneuringer14490 wrote:
is Danny Gatton's sleepwalk better than Amos Garret's?
 

Posted 5 years ago by jasoneuringer14490    [ Reply ]
is Danny Gatton's sleepwalk better than Amos Garret's?
Posted 5 years ago by jasoneuringer14490    [ Reply ]
Every Guitar Center has a guy like this...
Posted 5 years ago by amcostigan88    [ Reply ]
Not quite up to the original by Santos & Johnny in the '50s
Posted 5 years ago by Canadese    [ Reply ]
Great track. I love the original. This version is good, but is a little overplayed IMHO - less is more.

Great version here from Bristol UK based Ruzz Guitar Blues Review 

https://youtu.be/IbOB8qwNO1A


Posted 6 years ago by skyhigh_71    [ Reply ]
 kcar wrote:


Beautiful tone but a bit busy for my taste. Danny Gatton did my fave version. The video of Chat and Leo just below is pretty great. 

 
Mr. Gatton owns this one
Posted 7 years ago by oldman    [ Reply ]
 musikluvr wrote:
No one plays this song quite like Brian Setzer. Great to hear this.

 

Beautiful tone but a bit busy for my taste. Danny Gatton did my fave version. The video of Chat and Leo just below is pretty great. 
Posted 7 years ago by kcar    [ Reply ]
Not my favorite cover of Sleepwalk... but have my upvote, anyways. :-)
Posted 8 years ago by CrispyDruid    [ Reply ]
Liking this a lot!  Thanks RP!{#Group-hug}
Posted 8 years ago by ShoreGirl    [ Reply ]
 LizK wrote:

Thinking the same thing, ought to introduce rappers & hi-hoppers to this.  The sounds sit on the nerves so easily.

 
Please don't.  
Posted 8 years ago by WannabeBanned    [ Reply ]
Finally a Stray Cats song that I like.  It shows that these guys really are good musicians, they just write bad rockabilly songs.  
Posted 8 years ago by WannabeBanned    [ Reply ]
and now back to basics
i feel another good run is on it's way 
Posted 8 years ago by Skydog    [ Reply ]
 calypsus_1 wrote:

Chet Atkins and Leo Kottke - "Sleepwalk" Live (1988)


 
Outstanding.  Thank you.  Not taking anything away from this Stray Cats version either, it's lovely.
Posted 9 years ago by Tippster    [ Reply ]
 ScottFromWyoming wrote:

Thanks!
 
 
yes, thanks
 


Posted 9 years ago by blkstd    [ Reply ]
Leo Kottke & Chet Atkins version also wonderful,..  and a great version by Danny Gatton also!!
Posted 9 years ago by ivanaus    [ Reply ]
Oh yeah.  Firing on all cylinders and hitting all the right spots this one is.
Posted 9 years ago by ick    [ Reply ]
No one plays this song quite like Brian Setzer. Great to hear this.
Posted 10 years ago by musikluvr    [ Reply ]
 GeorgeMWoods wrote:

Can there be anyone who doesn't enjoy that sound?

 
Thinking the same thing, ought to introduce rappers & hi-hoppers to this.  The sounds sit on the nerves so easily.
Posted 10 years ago by LizK    [ Reply ]
Sweet.
Posted 10 years ago by stegokitty    [ Reply ]
such a romantic tune...
Posted 10 years ago by suesblues    [ Reply ]
Ahhhh...
Posted 10 years ago by MojoJojo    [ Reply ]
 calypsus_1 wrote:

Chet Atkins and Leo Kottke - "Sleepwalk" Live (1988)


 
Thanks!
 
 
Posted 11 years ago by ScottFromWyoming    [ Reply ]
Extraordinary!
Posted 11 years ago by helenofjoy    [ Reply ]

Can there be anyone who doesn't enjoy that sound?
Posted 11 years ago by GeorgeMWoods    [ Reply ]
Pretty good for bedtime too here in UK 
 
Posted 11 years ago by Lichenia,    [ Reply ]
Superb for a late Saturday afternoon. 
Thanks Bill & Reb 
Posted 11 years ago by dkgillett    [ Reply ]
Wow ! Good job indeed, Brian
Posted 12 years ago by jjak    [ Reply ]
 Bobert_ParkCity wrote:
Did not know the Cats played weddings...
 
Yeah, it's a great wedding song but there's a reason for that. Timeless gem this one...everyone can like it.
Posted 12 years ago by oldsaxon    [ Reply ]
 AndyJ wrote:
Why not play Santos and Johnny-?

 
The original version gets played here, as does a version by Joe Satriani.  This version's pretty faithful to the original - nice.
Posted 12 years ago by Proclivities    [ Reply ]
I love Radio Paradise.  Where else can you hear random stuff like this?  Then followed by B.B. King..  I love RP!
Posted 12 years ago by tkosh    [ Reply ]
Did not know the Cats played weddings...
Posted 12 years ago by Bobert_ParkCity    [ Reply ]
 WonderLizard wrote:

Gatton's version is on his CD Unfinished Business. Also a scorcher.
 
Danny Gatton Forever. 

 randerse10 wrote:
Ok, it's a good song, but it reminds me of going shopping at the malls in the late 80's.

Anybody else hear that? 
  
LOL Thank God, no.  
Posted 12 years ago by kcar    [ Reply ]
Why not play Santos and Johnny-?

Posted 12 years ago by AndyJ    [ Reply ]
Ok, it's a good song, but it reminds me of going shopping at the malls in the late 80's.

Anybody else hear that? 
Posted 13 years ago by randerse10    [ Reply ]
RITCHIE!
Posted 13 years ago by LPCity    [ Reply ]
Yeah, but they looked cool.

 mapman wrote:
Nice playing but not adding much new of interest to the original.
 


Posted 13 years ago by dkwalika    [ Reply ]
Dreamy {#Meditate}
Posted 13 years ago by WayUpNorth    [ Reply ]
Nice playing but not adding much new of interest to the original.
Posted 13 years ago by mapman    [ Reply ]
 stinky wrote:
Nice...and I think better than Santo & Johnny's original.
 
Agree. Sometimes the oldies we remember (some of us, anyway) aren't nearly as good on hearing them again after umpteen years. This is what I remember "Sleepwalk" being but the S&J version was much simpler and less interesting now.


Posted 14 years ago by Carl    [ Reply ]

Remembered a film and set mark with 6 to 9


Posted 14 years ago by Netto    [ Reply ]
So les Paul
Posted 14 years ago by michaelc    [ Reply ]
Yes!! First time hearing this. Surprised that it's by The Stray Cats. Like it. Alot. 7.
Posted 14 years ago by Huey    [ Reply ]
slightly self indulgent...but somewhat faithful and truly a pleasure to hear.
Posted 14 years ago by ziakut    [ Reply ]
SETZER IS GREAT!
STRAY CAT TOO - ESPECIALLY LIVE!
Posted 14 years ago by Stingray    [ Reply ]
 oldman wrote:
Ok, made me get up and look, big surprise, I thought somebody had found a Danny Gatton version of this.

 
Gatton's version is on his CD Unfinished Business. Also a scorcher.

Posted 14 years ago by WonderLizard    [ Reply ]
there is no one like santo and johnny.  it may be nice, but it's not them. 
Posted 14 years ago by upgal    [ Reply ]
 liser wrote:
Care to dance, anyone?  {#Hearteyes}
 
I'd be honored. {#Hug}
Posted 14 years ago by crockydile    [ Reply ]

Chet Atkins and Leo Kottke - "Sleepwalk" Live (1988)

Posted 14 years ago by calypsus_1    [ Reply ]
More Stray Cats please!!!
Posted 15 years ago by kaybee    [ Reply ]
 GriffinMN wrote:
Brian Setzer is one of those highly under-rated guitarists who acts as if the guitar is simply an extension of his body...beautiful remake of the old Richie Valens tune
 
Um, Santo and Johnny, but you're dead on about Setzer. Man, what chops.

Posted 15 years ago by WonderLizard    [ Reply ]
Brian Setzer is one of those highly under-rated guitarists who acts as if the guitar is simply an extension of his body...beautiful remake of the old Richie Valens tune
Posted 15 years ago by GriffinMN    [ Reply ]
Ok, made me get up and look, big surprise, I thought somebody had found a Danny Gatton version of this.

Posted 15 years ago by oldman    [ Reply ]
{#Mrgreen}
Posted 15 years ago by jagdriver    [ Reply ]
This is the song that always played at our town movie theatre, just before the feature started. 
Posted 15 years ago by Tagish_girl    [ Reply ]
Simply gorgeous song.  There's a great Amos Garrett version too because he likes bending his strings woozily!
Posted 15 years ago by Coffers    [ Reply ]


Habib Koité & Bamada - Wassiyé      ==>       O Tentacles - Iscencezric   ==>     Steel Pulse - Sound System     ==>        Shriekback - All Lined Up       ==>    Stray Cats - Sleepwalk    
                   
    

Posted 15 years ago by calypsus_1    [ Reply ]
Does anyone remember this as Eddie Ducettes (radio announcer) theme song back in the 60's?{#Motor}
Posted 15 years ago by clair    [ Reply ]
Care to dance, anyone?  {#Hearteyes}
Posted 15 years ago by liser    [ Reply ]
It may have been featured in the Havana Nights DD movie soundtrack. I dont see it listed, but that movie was intended to take place in the very early 60s and this is a 1959 hit for Santo and Johnny.

 jenakle wrote:
Why does this remind me of Dirty Dancing?
It wasn't in the movie...
 


Posted 16 years ago by celadonstone    [ Reply ]
{#Guitarist} "We're gonna rock th...." hey, wait...
Posted 16 years ago by roseap    [ Reply ]
Anybody remember all the beach blanket movies?

Annette, Frankie............?

{#Cool}
Posted 16 years ago by lwilkinson    [ Reply ]
 ick wrote:
Brian Setzer is awesome!  Nice remake... a solid 8.
 
Agreed; both counts :)

8 as well...

Posted 16 years ago by DigitalJer    [ Reply ]
Brian Setzer is awesome!  Nice remake... a solid 8.
Posted 16 years ago by ick    [ Reply ]
Nabla wrote:
Ooops... Who was first: Joe Satriani or Stray Cats... I guess, the latter one. Satriani is much better...
smdeeg wrote:
Uh ... The Ventures.
Nope. Santo and Johnny.
Posted 16 years ago by quatsch    [ Reply ]
Great and almost perfect replica of the original.
Posted 16 years ago by kayaksurf4fun    [ Reply ]
from a 7 to an 8 from me
Posted 16 years ago by Deadwing    [ Reply ]
nathanso wrote:
Really nice! Would be interesting to hear it in a set next to SRV's Riviera Paradise.
I second that emotion...
Posted 16 years ago by a_genuine_find    [ Reply ]
The version of this tune found on the Brian Setzer Orchestra's 2002 Live In Japan recording is outstanding, even better than this.
Posted 16 years ago by Derecho    [ Reply ]
Too relaxing of a groove, I'm not going to get any work done at all with my mind wandering away from my body like that...
Posted 16 years ago by davyjrshort    [ Reply ]
Posted 16 years ago by hurrah    [ Reply ]
Why does this remind me of Dirty Dancing? It wasn't in the movie...
Posted 16 years ago by jenakle    [ Reply ]
Wow,,, to bad this stuff did not get air play back when they were "big". Dang good stuff
Posted 16 years ago by kingfish2004    [ Reply ]
Really nice! Would be interesting to hear it in a set next to SRV's Riviera Paradise.
Posted 16 years ago by nathanso    [ Reply ]
Lovin' it! Can I get a mai tai to go with this? ;-)
Posted 16 years ago by smehan55    [ Reply ]
Posted 16 years ago by sarahbean26    [ Reply ]
Back to the Future McFly...
Posted 16 years ago by kindermanltd    [ Reply ]
I'm thawing! Muchas, muchas gracias, Bill!
Posted 16 years ago by Kishori    [ Reply ]
can't wait to see brian setzer and his orchestra in detroit next week.
Posted 17 years ago by NanMac    [ Reply ]
Nabla wrote:
Ooops... Who was first: Joe Satriani or Stray Cats... I guess, the latter one. Satriani is much better...
Uh ... The Ventures.
Posted 17 years ago by smdeeg    [ Reply ]
Smoove_D wrote:
Yep, Satriani's is tighter.
This song is quite loose feeling, so tighter is not a good thing.
Posted 17 years ago by smdeeg    [ Reply ]
Ooops... Who was first: Joe Satriani or Stray Cats... I guess, the latter one. Satriani is much better...
Posted 17 years ago by Nabla    [ Reply ]
prickelpit96 wrote:
The guitar sounds like a sound I expect to hear on Hawaii... did anyone understand what I'm trying to say? Not to mention I never stayed a single day on Hawaii.
Posted 17 years ago by a_genuine_find    [ Reply ]
This is a really good version. Were these guys in Back to the Future though?
Posted 17 years ago by kindermanltd    [ Reply ]
Brian makes that Gretsch sing.
Posted 17 years ago by Hawk24    [ Reply ]
Rendergirl wrote:
no matter who plays it, I always think of cheesy horror movies.....
And I think of slow dancing when I discovered girls ('way back then).
Posted 17 years ago by oldsinger    [ Reply ]
The guitar sounds like a sound I expect to hear on Hawaii... did anyone understand what I'm trying to say? Not to mention I never stayed a single day on Hawaii.
Posted 17 years ago by prickelpit96    [ Reply ]