(How Much Is) That Doggie in the Window

Patti Page

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"(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 Origin "(How Much Is) That Doggie in the Window" is a popular novelty song released in 1952. This American song was written by Bob Merrill and first recorded by the singer Patti Page.
Chart Success The song hit number one on the Billboard and Cash Box charts in 1953. It was Patti Page's most successful release, selling over two million copies.
Inspiration for the Song The song was inspired by the trend of pet ownership in the United States after the end of World War II. The lyrics express a desire to purchase a puppy as a gift to ease someone's loneliness.
Film and Television Appearances The song has been featured in several films and television shows, such as "The Simpsons", "Murder, She Wrote", and "Grease 2", effectively making it part of popular culture.
Veterinarian Criticism The song faced some criticism from veterinarians and other animal rights workers. They claimed that it promoted the idea of pets as impulse purchases rather than companions that require lifelong commitment.
Revised Lyrics In light of the criticism it received, the song's lyrics were rewritten in 2009 by animal rights activist, Denise Duffield, to encourage adoption instead of buying pets.
Diverse Covers The song has been covered by countless artists over the years, including Baby Jane & The Rockabyes, Homer and Jethro, Jimmy Wakely etc.
Variations and References The tune and format of the song have been used for other novelty songs, such as "(How Much Is) That Hound Dog in the Window" by Homer and Jethro, which parodied Elvis Presley's rock and roll version of "Hound Dog".
Retirement of Patti Page During the live farewell concert of Patti Page in 2012, the singer admitted she never actually liked the song due to its childish lyrics. Nevertheless, she always sang it in almost every show as a tribute to her fans who loved it.
Influence in UK The song greatly influenced British pop in the 1950s. It became popular in the UK after Lita Roza became the first woman to have a UK number one hit with her cover of the song in 1953.

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