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| Author: | KevW [ Sat Jan 25, 2014 4:52 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Top 5 Songs About Dogs |
We've had animal lists before but not dogs. Milchman may wish to submit a top 100 again, but I'll keep it to 5. Rules - dogs, hounds, pooches, puppies, specific breeds of dog or songs written about dogs in general. So fairly broad. 1) The Beatles - Hey Bulldog http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-bb3RYt_rso One of their most overlooked songs. Absolute corker. 2) Mercury Rev - Goddess on a Highway http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1xJbEoc5sDw For those that don't know - Jonathan Donahue was in a car on the highway and looked across at the car in the next lane. Out of the passenger window was a dog who'd stuck her head out to enjoy the breeze of travelling at such speed. So the "Goddess" was actually a dog! 3) The Stooges - I Wanna Be Your Dog http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BJIqnXTqg8I 4) Super Furry Animals - Golden Retriever http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GNB3WWkNVhM 5) Gorky's Zygotic Mynci - Poodle Rockin' http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SfvoDfY8HhE |
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| Author: | SPT [ Sat Jan 25, 2014 5:15 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Top 5 Songs About Dogs |
Even a top 5 is wasting people's time. There is only one song about a dog anyone needs. |
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| Author: | milchman [ Sat Jan 25, 2014 11:29 pm ] |
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| Author: | KevW [ Sat Jan 25, 2014 11:31 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Top 5 Songs About Dogs |
I deliberately left out Hound Dog, but if I'd picked it I'd have gone for the Elvis version. Not sure I know any of the others you've mentioned! Although I expect I'd know the Sly Stone one if I heard it (have no sound at the sec). |
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| Author: | milchman [ Sat Jan 25, 2014 11:39 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Top 5 Songs About Dogs |
The Sly Stone one is a demo version of a song that he later recorded with The Family Stone, although the demo is very different . It's also been covered by The Dirtbombs. Should have maybe included this ultra raw cover of The Stooges as an alternative to the original: Mr Airplane Man ... I Wanna Be Your Dog https://play.spotify.com/album/4HzNi6dakeVo7gZS2E8arT Horrible feeling I'm not going to stop myself of thinking of dog songs for the rest of the week! |
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| Author: | KevW [ Sun Jan 26, 2014 9:59 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Top 5 Songs About Dogs |
Same here! Whilst attempting to fall asleep last night a glaringly obvious song came into my head. Typically, I've forgotten what it was now! It wasn't Who Let The Dogs Out? though... |
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| Author: | milchman [ Sun Jan 26, 2014 10:53 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Top 5 Songs About Dogs |
I had another 20 or so going through my head by the time I dropped off to sleep last night; all good. Won't bother listing them all, but these ones are all particularly worthy of mention: Bukka White ... Sic 'Em Dogs On Me http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7HS1OWE8d9o Wes Dakus ... Dog Food http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cq9rR_ncpn4 Nervous Norvus ... The Wild Dogs Of Kentucky http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ttpfUZt8RM0 The Everley Brothers ... Bird Dog http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nWW6JXohTGY Gene Vicent ... Bird Doggin' http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e8Fnz_qi5w0 The Cramps ... Can Your Pussy Do The Dog? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MJTzH0-Tntw Rufus Thomas ... Waliking The Dog http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i-_fSthM1oM Blind Blake ... Black Dog Blues http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rdrN-UAayAE |
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| Author: | KevW [ Sun Jan 26, 2014 10:56 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Top 5 Songs About Dogs |
Nope. It was none of those. Not sure how I didn't think of Bird Doggin' though - love that one! |
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| Author: | milchman [ Sun Jan 26, 2014 12:26 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Top 5 Songs About Dogs |
Not forgetting... Mickey Lee Lane ... Shaggy Dog http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QXFPBj78Utg & Bo Diddley ... Bo Diddley's Dog https://play.spotify.com/album/6JeWb51Nax7iCbzifAY4ZL |
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| Author: | KevW [ Sun Jan 26, 2014 12:34 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Top 5 Songs About Dogs |
I thought I had another then - but you've already posted it - Rufus Thomas Nick Drake - Black Eyed Dog also - Martha My Dear was written about Paul's dog apparently. |
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| Author: | milchman [ Sun Jan 26, 2014 1:02 pm ] |
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| Author: | KevW [ Sun Jan 26, 2014 1:06 pm ] |
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| Author: | Trev [ Sun Jan 26, 2014 1:17 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Top 5 Songs About Dogs |
Here's some more: Butthole Surfers - Lonesome Bulldog Pere Ubu - All The Dog's Are Barking David Bowie - Diamond Dogs Laika - Prairie Dog Thee Headcoatees - Just Like A Dog The Cure - Shake Dog Shake AC/DC - Dog Eat Dog Belle and Sebastian - Dog On Wheels |
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| Author: | KevW [ Sun Jan 26, 2014 2:40 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Top 5 Songs About Dogs |
How the flip did we manage to not mention Diamond Dogs and Dog On Wheels before now? Nice one Trev. |
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| Author: | SPT [ Sun Jan 26, 2014 5:51 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Top 5 Songs About Dogs |
Album. Paul Leary The History of Dogs |
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| Author: | Johnny Anarchy [ Sun Jan 26, 2014 6:44 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Top 5 Songs About Dogs |
OK, Milchy took the obvious (The Cramps) and I’m not sure I can get away with Scooby Snacks, so here are a few canine treats: Sugar and the Spices: Do The Dog http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WXHdPYJg_jw Roky Erikson: Two Headed Dog http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F7aLXehSXAo Led Zeppelin: Black Dog http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6tlSx0jkuLM Futureheads: Hounds of Love http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7_Bb_rL8juk George Clinton: Atomic Dog http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LuyS9M8T03A The Cure: Shake Dog Shake http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_qg6xNslnpM The Specials: Do The Dog http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uWpQ54f8cA4 Belle and Sebastian: Dog On Wheels http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UdQBXj6vV-M El Perro del Mar: Dog http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B0L07CF-mBY Eeels: Dog’s Life http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pftq6kHXDvw Annette Funicello: Jo Jo The Dog Faced Boy http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dV1NGuQjl6E |
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| Author: | KevW [ Sun Jan 26, 2014 7:00 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Top 5 Songs About Dogs |
Again - how could I forget Hounds Of Love? And El Perro Del Mar even means Dog Of The Sea and I didn't even think of her! |
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| Author: | milchman [ Sun Jan 26, 2014 7:15 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Top 5 Songs About Dogs |
| Author: | He Who Hears Horses [ Sun Jan 26, 2014 7:37 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Top 5 Songs About Dogs |
The most 'commercially successful' song I've ever put out was a song written about a German Shepherd dog of mine who died suddenly at age 2 and a half. This was back in my very early 20's. In my adult life I've always kept German Shepherd dogs - this year being the only year I've been 'dogless' so to speak - I don't feel right without a dog by my side! I like them better than I like most people! Anyway, surely this has to be the winner... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9v4tAFaQx8U |
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| Author: | KevW [ Sun Jan 26, 2014 7:38 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Top 5 Songs About Dogs |
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