Pit Bull Songs | Dog Song Saturday Pit Bull Awareness Day

It's Saturday, so time for a dog song at Talking Dogs.

We're celebrating 

National Pit Bull Awareness Day!  

In honor of these great dogs everywhere, our featured dog song today is Pit Bull Blues by John Shipe.  We've shared this song before because it is just so good!  So, even if you've heard it before, take a moment and enjoy it again.  Then pass it along as a learning tool for those who just don't know the truth about these dogs.

How about some more barking good original songs about Pit Bull dogs:

• Pit Bull Ban Song by Nancy Simmonds  This soft rocking melody tells the story of the bond between this singer/songwriter and her beloved Pit Bull dog.
• Pit Bull Rescue Woman by John Shipe  This very cool music video includes photos sent to Shipe by real life Pit Bull rescue women from around the globe.
• Remember When performed by Alan Jackson accompanies this great Pit Bull dog video.
• Pit Bulls Don't Cry 

 And, finally, be sure to fetch this blog post from Oh, Corbin:  You call me a Pit Bull like it's a bad thing.  Pass that along, too!

Grab a dog.  A Pit Bull if you're lucky enough to have one.  Sit.  Stay.  Snuggle with that dog.  Relax and enjoy songs about Pit Bull dogs!

Fetch some genuine dog song music videos at Talking Dogs.  You'll be surprised at how many we've collected over the past few years!  And be sure to scroll down below today's featured dog song to explore some barking good blogs in today's Pet Blogger Hop.

Dog Song Saturday | Pit Bulls Don't Cry

National Pit Bull Awareness Day!  

Celebrate Pit Bulls with a dog song at Talking Dogs.  Today's featured dog music video is Pit Bulls Don't Cry.  

Grab a dog.  A Pit Bull if you've got one!  Sit. Stay. Snuggle with that dog and take a moment to groove along to Pit Bulls Don't Cry.

Fetch more dog song videos about Pit Bulls:

• Pit Bull Blues, written and performed by John Shipe
• Pit Bull Rescue Woman by John Shipe and John Grimshaw
• Remember When Pit Bull dog video - featuring Petey from Our Gang and Luke from the Fatty Arbuckle and Minta Durfee silent films 
• Pit Bull Ban, written and performed by Nancy Simmonds  

Be sure to scroll down below today's feature and explore some barking good blogs because today is the Pet Bloggers Hop!

 

Dog Song Saturday: Pit Bull Blues by John Shipe

Clarabelle - an adoptable dog in KCMO

  It's Dog Song Saturday at Talking Dogs and we're doing something we've never done before:  an encore presentation!  Way back in October 2010, we featured Pit Bull Blues song and dog music video in honor of National Pit Bull Awareness Day.

We decided, in light of all the Pit Bull dog news of late - like the recent Maryland Court of Appeals ruling declaring all put bulls (and pit bull dog mixes) "inherently dangerous" by virtue of their looks alone and that crazy Baltimore columnist, Dan Rodrick's uninformed comments declaring pit bull dogs "four-legged time bombs" that should not be allowed in public - to take a few minutes to visually and audibly, remind folks what great dogs are called Pit Bulls.

Even if you've heard Pit Bull Blues by John Shipe before, take a moment and enjoy it again.  Then pass it along as learning tool for those who are not informed.  And while you're at it, take a look at this blog post from Oh, Corbin:  You call me a Pit Bull like it's a bad thing.  Then pass that along, too.

Grab a dog.  A Pit Bull if you're lucky enough to have one, though any dog will do.  Sit.  Stay.  Snuggle with that dog.  Relax and enjoy Pit Bull Blues written and performed by John Shipe.

In need of even more Pit Bull dog musical treats?  Then fetch our August 2011 Dog Song Saturday blog post:  Pit Bull Rescue Woman - another original song by John Shipe that celebrates real life Pit Bull rescuers from around the world. 

Inspired to add a Pit Bull dog to your family?  Check out Clarabelle (above left).  She's a Staffordshire Bull Terrier / Pit Bull Terrier mixed breed dog and available for adoption for the Missouri Pit Bull Rescue in Kansas City, MO.
 
Want to keep your toe tapping and a smile on your face?  Fetch our collection of Dog Songs at Talking Dogs.   Be sure to scroll down below today's dog song video and explore some awesome dog blogs because today is the Pet Blogger Hop.

Dog Song Saturday: Pit Bull Rescue Woman by John Shipe

It's Saturday and by now you know what that means:  time for a dog song!  Today's song is Pit Bull Rescue Woman with John Shipe.  Very cool song which is accompanied by really wonderful photographs that were sent to Shipe by real life Pit Bull rescue women from around the world.

The lyrics and music for Pit Bull Rescue Woman were composed by Shipe and John Grimshaw.  Shipe offers one caveat regarding the lyrics.  He notes that he expects an outcry regarding the line:  "She's good with a tranquilizer dart."  He gave consideration to replacing it, but confesses that since he is first and foremost a songwriter, he couldn't resist a clever payoff rhyme.  Plus, the line is intended to refer to using a tranquilizer dart on the bad boyfriend, rather than a naughty canine.

My favorite line of the song?  "Saving the world one dog at a time, yes that's her art.  She's a Pit Bull Rescue woman, she aint' for the faint of heart."

So, you know the drill.  Grab a dog.  A pittie if you've got one, though any dog will do.  Sit.  Stay.  Enjoy Pit Bull Rescue Woman and celebrate Pit Bull rescue with all of us here at For Love of a Dog.  Note:  the lyrics are available on our Dog Songs page.  You might want to have a listen to Pit Bull Blues, another barking good song about Pit Bull dogs by John Shipe.

And then... visit some of the great dog blogs that are listed below the video because today is a Pet Blogger Hop!

Dog Song: Pit Bull Blues by John Shipe in honor of National Pit Bull Awareness Day

It's Saturday, so time for another dog song from For Love of a Dog Jewelry.  This one is in honor of National Pit Bull Awareness Day.  Pit Bull Blues written and sung by John Shipe.  If you're like me, after you've seen the video and heard the song, you'll want to read the lyrics.  So, scroll down below the video for the lyrics to Pit Bull Blues.



Pit Bull Blues by John Shipe



People see me walking down the street, they all run and hide.
I used to take it personally, now I take it in stride.
I got nothing against no one, I wouldn’t hurt a fly.

But people seem to think I’m mean, and here’s why:



I’m a Pit Bull
A big brown, red-nosed pit bull.
A tooth-bearing, muscle-bound Pit Bull.
I look like I could tear the steel off a locomotive freight train.
 People park three spaces when I’m waitin’ in the car.
All the kids in the neighborhood, they never walk through my yard.
There’s a rumor floating ‘round the county that I ate three cats.
But I swear from the bottom of my canine heart that I didn’t do that, no I didn’t do that

But I’m a Pit Bull,
A tooth-bearing, muscle-bound Pit Bull.
A big brown red-nosed Pit Bull.
I looks like I could dig a hole through a concrete wall.
I got these Pit Bull Blues,
All I wanna do is sniff your shoes,
I ain’t no killer hound.
No, I’m the friendliest dog in town.

The sheer sound of my barking could break through arctic ice.
But deep down, I’m a pussy cat; I’m just trying to be nice.
In case you didn’t notice, I’m wagging my tail at the speed of light.
But no matter what I do, I’m accused of looking for a fight.


‘Cause I’m a Pit Bull,
A tooth-bearing, muscle-bound Pit Bull.
A big brown red-nosed Pit Bull.
I look like I could crush a cannonball in my jaws.

But I couldn’t do any of those things.