Dog Song Saturdays have become a tradition here at Talking Dogs blog. Why? Well, it seemed like a good idea at the time.
It was a sizzling hot summer day. We -humans, canines, felines, equine - were all drooping from a genuine heat wave gripping our area of the country. Those of us that could, hung around in the air conditioning and boredom began to reign.
In the interest of full disclosure... We like to sing. We like to sing about dogs. We like to sing to our dogs. In fact, each of our dogs has its own song that we've created. Most of them are pretty silly, but we sing them anyway and remember old friends who've long since crossed the rainbow bridge, as well as our current canine companions. Sometimes they even join in and sing along. Actually, we all like to howl together, too. But that's another story for another time.
Looking for some good news about dogs (as opposed to what we usually tend to find), we began trying to track down some songs about dogs. The sillier the better. We hit the motherlode of great doggie entertainment. It just seemed sharing was the right thing to do.
Dog Song Saturday began on a Monday with Nellie McKay's Dog Song, which remains one of our favorites.
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Dog Song, written and sung by Nellie McKay
The Dog Song, written and sung by Emily Westman, accompanies dog art by Nancy Schutt. If anyone can tell us how/where to purchase this for our ipod we'd be eternally grateful.
I Need a D. O. G. is a really catchy tune accompanying photos of beautiful golden and labrador retriever dogs. The chorus gets stuck in our heads like a determined ear worm.
Everything Reminds Me of My Dog, written and performed by Jane Siberry. I love this song. Upbeat and just plain fun. Heard here accompanying a tribute video for a dog named Zeus.
A Doggy Summer is not a dog song, but you simply should not miss this video of dogs at the beach.
I Think I Might Be a Dog is a great dog song for kids, complete with puppets.
I Love My Dog, written and performed by Cat Stevens. "I love my dog as much as I love you..."
[My] First Dog written and performed by Sam Wyeth. Very cute dog song and video.
Me and My Dog by Parachute Express.
Pit Bull Blues, written and performed by John Shipe. We posted this in honor of National Pit Bull Awareness Day. After you've watched the great dog video, scroll down to get all the lyrics.
Dog Beach Boogie. This dog song will get your blood pumping, your toe tapping and you might even feel the need to do some dancing (with your dog, of course.)
Dog Breed Theme Songs. Not songs about dogs, but rather theme song suggestions for several breeds of dogs, including: Whippets and Greyhounds, Papillon, Labrador Retriever, Maremma Shepherds, German Shepherds, Chihuahua, and Husky. Silly in a good way.
It's a Dog's Life. Adorable dog song and video.
Dog, written and performed by You Scream I Scream. Do not miss this dog song and video. You may not know it, but you definitely want to see dogs driving cars, adopting humans and otherwise turning the tables.
A Doggy Christmas Surprise - Again, not a dog song. However, you do not want to miss dogs decorating the Christmas tree. Brought to us by the same folks who did the dogs at the beach video.
Ok Go White Knuckles official video is absolutely amazing (and another of those ear worms.)
It's a Dog's Life, written and performed by John McCutcheon
Black Dog, a dog story told in pictures and verse by Jon Shelton
GoD and DoG, written, animated and performed by Wendy Francis. Have your tissues ready for this very creative, touching piece.
Bob the Kelpie Dog herding sheep with Don Spencer - a wonderfully catchy children's dog song. Our dogs loved this!
Life's A Game from the CD "Dog Tracks - Songs by Dogs". Sway to the music and sing along while you watch dogs learning basic commands.
You Think Your Dog is the Best - a humorous hip-hop dog music video.
Wiener Dog Song, written and performed by Yet Another String Band. Very, very silly. (We love this one!)
Scottish Deerhound is a song for children by Nancy Simmonds from her 7th Litter collection of dog related sing-a-longs.
The Dachshund Song by petemcgreet is a pretty goofy song and video, but if you love a doxie you shouldn't miss it.
The Bernese Mountain Dog Song by Nancy Simmon from her Musical Tails cd. Yodel alone. Come on, we know you want to.
There's Dog Hair in Everything I Do, written and performed by Randi Breese. This song made me feel better about my four dogs; I do not have the degree of dog hair problem that she does!
How Much is that Doggie in the Window, sung by Patti Page along with vintage video.
Singing Animals Jeep Commercial is not really a dog song, but it is hilarious video of singing animals and you'll find yourself singing along. Really!
My Best Friend, written and performed by Heidi Winzinger is a touching tribute to dogs. Have a tissue handy because this one will touch your heart.
I Miss You, written and performed by Justine Bennett, accompanies a Tribute to Lost Pets. Photos come from many folks around the country and are of their beloved dogs that have gone the way of the rainbow bridge. You will definitely need tissues for this one.
Back to the Lab, written and performed by MC Esoteric. This hip hop song is dedicated to Labrador Retrievers and all other dogs by this group. Never thought I'd find myself purchasing a hip hop music download... Read the lyrics, listen to the song, you'll find it's an ear worm! Wonderful dog photos, too.
It's the Doorbell Watch this video clip of "Shelly" from the TV show Raising Hope sing the doorbell song. We loved it. All of us - humans and canines, too.
The Pound Song by Puppet Rescue The Pound Song urges pet adoption from shelters and rescues with this catchy tune and sweet video footage.
I Had a Little Dog by Key Wilde and Mr Clarke Be warned. This song is an earworm! Incredibly charming animated video accompanies this toe tapping dog lover song. Don't miss it!
Its All Right If My Dog Sleeps on the Bed All Night With Me Here at For Love of a Dog dogs do sleep on the bed with us. Jeffie has his own pillow and a remarkable talent for spooning. Great photo video accompanies this great song.
Good Friends This mellow song is sung by Livingston Taylor and accompanied by excellent photos of dogs with their best human friends. Not to be missed.
Choose Me by The Song Trust is a dog song that may require tissues. The video that accompanies it definitely will. Sad though they may be, you shouldn't miss them. This is a dog rescue song and one that's on my iPod.
20 Dogs is a very lively kid's song and video. It's funny and your toe will be tapping.
Golden Retrievers Always Look on the Brighter Side of Life Since all of us at For Love of a Dog adore Golden Retrievers (afterall, two us had Golden Retriever mothers), we are pretty crazy about this dog song. It is definitely one of our faves and it certainly doesn't hurt that the song Always Look on the Brighter Side of Life is performed by Monty Python! Don't miss this one!
You Had Me from Hello Technically, this is not a Talking Dogs Dog Song Saturday feature, however we just had to include it here. Kenny Chesney sings this perfect accompaniment to photos of rescued, adopted pets and their new forever families adopted from Wayside Waifs animal shelter.
Jack the Bitterroot Beagle is a delightful dog music video from the dog DVD movie In Search of the Golden Bone. Gary's wanted to move to Montana for years and the gorgeous Montana scenery here is pretty persuasive. Jack is an adorable Beagle and you're sure to enjoy this one.
Shannon was written by Henry Gross (of the Sha Na Na) as a tribute to Beach Boy Carl Wilson's Irish Setter dog. It was big hit in 1976, but I wonder how many listeners knew it was about a dog. This post includes the lyrics and great photos of Shannon, the Irish Setter.
Hey Little Doggie with Corgi Gaga is a great dog song! It was recorded by Noelle LeBlanc and the San Francisco Cathedral Boys choirs. Accompanied by video of a Corgi dog on the way to the dog park. Really fun; don't miss this one. We're talking a really swishy dog butt here!
Hangin Out the Window by Esoteric stars Logan, a yellow Labrador Retriever dog Get your groove on with this hip hop song all about dogs!
The Puppy Song by Harry Nilsson accompanies a video montage of adorable puppies. A mellow golden oldie that sounds as if Nilsson might be singing it to his dog. Nilsson sings: If only I could have a puppy...
A Little More of You by Ashley Chambliss is technically not a dog song. However, it is the perfect song to go with A Letter to My Dog video. This is a letter written by a veterinarian, Jessica Braun, to her black rescue dog, Stoupie. Get those tissues handy. Do not miss this one!
Tennessee Hound Dog by the Osborne Brothers. If you like hound dogs and/or bluegrass, you will enjoy this toe-tapping rendition of Tennessee Hound Dog. Fun montage of hound dog photos, including some very appealing puppies.
Goodbye by MC Esoteric is a tribute to a couple of family dogs owned by hip hop artist MC Esoteric. This is the original version of the song and it is set to video footage of his current dog, Logan. This guy is a dog lover, big time. And though I'm not usually a fan of hip hop music, this song in on my playlist.
Old Shep by Red Foley is a mellow old country tune and accompanies a slide show of vintage photos of shepherd dogs. You'll find the lyrics here, too.
Feeling Like a Big Dog by Akon is an upbeat dog song with wonderful dog and puppy photos.
Pit Bull Rescue Woman by John Shipe and John Grimshaw is an affectionate tribute to "a special kind of gal" who rescues Pit Bull dogs. Here are the lyrics:
Let me introduce you to a special kind of gal,Who likes her fellow man, but she loves her canine pals.
She's been takin' in poor strays since she was old enough to ride a bike,
Her motto is: She ain't never met a pit bull she didn't like.
Pit Bull Rescue Woman, she ain't for the faint of heart.
You can't hold her down on a leash, 'cause her bite's worse than her bark.
You can't tell her what to do, she'll just throw you out in the yard.
Pit Bull Rescue Woman, she's stubborn, strong and smart.
Last year I went a courtin' with a gal from the local shelter.
Everything was going alright, 'til it all went helter skelter.
It wasn't anything I'd done.
It wasn't anything she said.
It was thirteen barking Pitbulls, jumping up on the bed
Pit Bull Rescue Woman, she ain't for the faint of heart.
She hardly ever sleeps, 'cause she's always on her guard.
So you better watch your step, 'cause she's good with a tranquilizer dart.
Pit Bull Rescue Woman, she's stubborn strong and smart.
When I saw this gal on the poster, I just had to volunteer.
Anything to get a little closer, so I faced my canine fears.
I thought I was doing pretty good, and soon I'd be endeared.
But I fell right off her radar, every time those dogs appeared.
Pit Bull Rescue Woman, she ain't for the faint of heart.
Flowers, cards, and love songs won't get you very far.
You won't find her in the chat rooms. You won't meet her in a singles bar.
She's a Pit Bull Rescue Woman, she's stubborn, strong and smart.
She's a Pit Bull Rescue Woman. So make sure before you start.
'Cause if you don't love her pit bulls, there ain't no way to her heart.
Saving the world one dog at a time, yes that's her art.
She's a Pit Bull Rescue woman, she ain't for the faint of heart.
Bluehound Greyhound Gone is an original song by Cheaniss. Like all great country songs, it tells a story: a dog who packed his bags and left because he didn't get walked enough. Listen closely to the lyrics; you'll love them!
Norman Rides His Scooter is an original song by Jonathan Mann. Accompanied by video of Norman, the dog, riding his scooter (yes, really). In fact, you may recognize Norman from his appearance on the David Letterman show.
A State of Misery - The Puppy Mill Song is from the Dog Dreams CD by Steve Wood for the Dog Dreams Project. The lyrics are brilliant. The accompanying video won't just break your heart; it will shatter it.
In the Arms of the Angels by Sarah McLachlan accompanies this creative video about the loss of a dog and the Rainbow Bridge. Though not technically a dog song, we chose to share it in honor of Tucker, the original Talking Dog, who passed away October 7, 2011.
According to this music video created for Save the World by the Swedish House Mafia, dogs will save the world. Since dogs do, indeed, save people in many ways, how can we argue with this professional dog video with its gorgeous footage of several breeds of dogs.
Pit Bull is a dog song written and performed by Nancy Simmonds. Pit Bull is from her Musical Tails 8th Litter music compilation and is a ballad telling the story of the bond between the singer and her pit bull dog. We featured it in honor of Pit Bull Awareness Day 2011.
A Dog's Life by Nina Nastasia comes with no dog video, but this is a song that's a personal favorite at Talking Dogs.
Ruby McNugget is a lovely ballad about the singer's sweet song.
Dog Gone Gone Dog Gone is a catchy tune from Caspar Babypants and answers the question: What does my dog do when he's gone? The full blog post includes the lyrics.
A Tribute to Norwegian Elkhounds is an absolutely fascinating video slideshow of this gorgeous dog breed accompanied by the Elkhound song written and performed by Nancy Simmonds. Even if you've never been drawn to the Norwegian Elkhound dog breed, you definitely do not want to miss this one.
Bad Dog Christmas is an original song from Wiccaweys Border Collie and Sheepdog rescue.
It features an animated dog video with Bamley, the Border Collie. Bamley has a special message for Santa Claus in the song and, like he says, there really are no bad dogs.
A Christmas Tail about Dog Rescue is a bit different. Perry Como sings It's Beginning to Look A Lot Like Christmas, but you'll see very different lyrics on the screen. This is a Colliewood Films video for Border Collie Rescue - and it is dedicated to all dogs, everywhere, in need of rescue. Don't miss this one.
Christmas Morning is an original song by Sweetapple, and introduces a dog named Rockford who stars in the accompanying animated video. Believe it or not, this is part of Rockford's Rock Opera! This song was originally released as a fundraiser for Battersea Dogs and Cats Home.
Okay, this is - technically - not a dog song. However, you should not miss these dogs barking the Christmas carol, Jingle Bells. There's no animation. These dogs really are "singing."
Again, not really a dog song, but a beautiful video of all kinds and breeds of dogs playing in the snow, set to the tune of O Little Town of Bethlehem. You're gonna love this!
Christmas Puppy Dog Song is an original song written about a rescue dog named Monty. Monty the rescue dog is a beautiful black dog and these are barking good song lyrics.
Let It Be Christmas is the music for this dog video featuring many, many dogs of all breeds all dressed festively for the holidays. A truly beautiful dog video: Christmas Gone to the Dogs.
Bad Dog Song is one of our favorite original songs about dogs. Be sure to pay attention to the lyrics while you enjoy this very charming dog video.
The Brussels Griffon dog song by Nancy Simmonds is a wonderful original dog song that tells the story of this fascinating dog breed. Great video of Brussels Griffon dogs.
Remember When Pit Bull dog video is technically not a dog song, but we couldn't resist it. Featured are two of America's favorite dogs: Petey from Our Gang and Luke from the Fatty Arbuckle and Minta Durfee silent films. You definitely do not want to miss this!
Make Me the Man My Dog Thinks I Am is an original dog song composed and performed by Jimmy Scott. This sweet ballad accompanies some barking good dog photos.
A Dog is a Friend by Jimmy Scott An original song composed and performed by Jimmy Scott which is a barking good tribute to dogs.
Coon Dog Song by Karren Pell An original song about the Key Underwood Memorial Coon Dog Cemetery. Very cool!
More Than a Feeling by Boston Technically not a song about dogs, but beautiful soundtrack to a video tribute to dog lovers. Wonderful dog video!
Just a Dog is a beautiful music video presentation about loving dogs created by Trent Boswick. Do not miss this!
I Miss You by Justine Bennett is a music video dedicated pets we have lost. We featured this selection in honor of our own golden retriever/labrador retriever, Lucy, who crossed the rainbow bridge on Feb 21, 2012
Time Together is the title track from Michael Franks Time Together CD and was written as a special tribute to his late, beloved, Dachshund, Flora. He's dedicated the song and accompanying video to all those who have lost a special canine companion. Do not miss this song!
Even if you're not a country music fan, you should give Like My Dog by Billy Currington a listen. Your toe will be tapping while you enjoy the puppy video!
In honor of St Patrick's Day we featured a Border Collie dog version of Riverdance to Little Pack of Tailors performed by Irish musician Michael Black.
Love a Chihuahua dog? Then you better fetch Cha Cha Chihuahua and this adorable Chihuahua dog video!
A golden oldie goody! Old Blue by the Byrds was performed in 1969 and is the soundtrack for this very artfully done dog video. One of our favorites at Talking Dogs and For Love of a Dog.
You'll fall in love with Basset Hound dogs when you have a listen to A Basset is an Asset, written and performed by Bronwyn Edwards Cryer. WARNING: this adorable dog music video is likely to give you an overwhelming urge to add a new puppy to your family.
You do not want to miss Big Black Dog with Emmylou Harris. Harris composed this song for her own rescue dog, Bella. This dog music video features Harris singing Big Black Dog and talking about Bonaparte's Retreat, her Nashville dog rescue organization.
Song writer David Kesler rescued Moses from the Berkeley Humane Society in 2000. His sweet song A Dog Named Mo celebrates his big, black dog.
Get ready to laugh! Songs of the Dog Walker is a dog music video lover's delight. Comedians Ryan Stiles and Colin Mochrie suggest song titles and Wayne Brady composes and sings on the spot in this bit from Drew Carey's Whose Line Is It television show.
