That Doggie In the Window

Patti Page

About That Doggie In the Window

"(How Much Is) That Doggie in the Window?" is a popular novelty song. It is published as having been written by Bob Merrill in 1952 and loosely based on the folk tune Carnival of Venice. This song is also loosely based on the song "Oh, where, oh, where, has my little dog gone?" The best-known version of the song was the original, recorded by Patti Page on December 18, 1952, and released in January 1953 by Mercury Records as catalog numbers 70070 (78 rpm) and 70070X45 (45 rpm) under the title "The Doggie in the Window", with the flip side being "My Jealous Eyes". It reached No. 1 on both the Billboard and Cash Box charts in 1953, and sold over two million copies. Mercury, however, had poor distribution in the United Kingdom. Therefore, a recording by Lita Roza was the one most widely heard in the UK, reaching No. 1 on the UK Singles Chart in 1953. It distinguished Roza as the first British woman to have a number-one hit in the UK chart. It was also the first song with a question in the title to reach number 1. more »

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Patti Page

Clara Ann Fowler (born November 8, 1927), known by her professional name Patti Page, is an American singer, one of the best-known female artists in traditional pop music. She was the best-selling female artist of the 1950s, and has sold over 100 million records. Her nickname is The Singin' Rage (a phrase commonly followed by "Miss Patti Page"). more »

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Song's Origin "That Doggie In The Window" is a popular novelty song published in 1952 and has been recorded by multiple artists. However, the most successful version was sung by Patti Page.
Commercial Success The song was a massive commercial hit for Patti Page. It reached number one on the Billboard Magazine chart in 1953 and stayed there for eight weeks.
Unusual Lyrics The lyrics were quite humorous and unusual for a popular song. They tell the story of a person seeing a dog in a pet store window and wanting to buy it.
Animator Involvement The song was written by Bob Merrill, who later became a famous Broadway composer. Interestingly, he started his career as an animator at Disney.
Record-breaking Sales Patti Page's rendition is one of the best-selling singles of all time, with over three million copies sold.
Other artist's version Multiple artists have covered the song in various musical styles, from country to pop to punk, demonstrating the song's wide appeal.
Children's Book "That Doggie In the Window" has inspired a children's book of the same name, written by Iza Trapani.
Parodies Due to its catchy tune and unusual lyrics, the song has been parodied and referenced in popular culture numerous times, including in animated shows like "The Simpsons."
Criticism The song was somewhat controversial among animal rights activists, who argued that it promoted impulse buying of pets.
Lassie Connection Some theories suggest that the popularity of "That Doggie In the Window" was partly due to the success of the Lassie television series, which premiered around the same time.
Other notable Patti Page Hit Despite the success of "That Doggie In The Window," Patti Page's most successful song is actually "Tennessee Waltz," which topped the Billboard charts for 13 weeks in 1950.

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